The opposition 's budget critics do not stand , because it is divided according to priorities .
It has been involved in Libya since 1967 .
The issue has been a stumbling block in bilateral relations since the independence of the two countries in 1991 . ( Hina , Nacional - 26 / 05 / 11 )
The Croatian government is aware of the problem , but efforts to address it have been ineffective .
Furthermore , it " will prepare the ground for future EU policy initiatives in the area of anti @-@ corruption . "
A strong earthquake strikes eastern Turkey , killing dozens of people in the province of Elazig .
The exhibition opened on Friday ( April 18th ) , International World Heritage Day .
Foreign Affairs Minister Besnik Mustafaj [ Getty Images ]
Halis Bayancuk was detained in 2008 for leading a terrorist group , but was released in 2009 .
Five chapters were provisionally closed , bringing the total number to seven .
Bill Clinton , who was US president during the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s , praised Holbrooke for his " passionate , brilliant service , " saying he " saved lives , secured peace , and restored hope for countless people around the world . "
" We will be setting conditions for the opening of the chapters , " Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou said after a two @-@ day meeting with top diplomats in Brussels , adding that Nicosia is not seeking to " stop the Turkish accession process . "
Turkish Economy Minister Zafer Caglayan said on Monday ( July 25th ) that his country will attract foreign investments worth $ 7 @-@ 8 billion in the coming months .
In December , Serbian officials and Gazexport chief Aleksandr Medvedev signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of the 400km Serbian stretch of the pipeline , which will run from the country 's border with Bulgaria to the one with Croatia .
The Bishop of Constanta , Teodosie , claims his commitment to the Securitate was " an oath of allegiance for the country and the people ... an extension of the military oath . "
Drako says he has had enough of the parties in power and " all the rest . "
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 18 / 10 / 10
The judiciary for the time being is miserable , it has collapsed ... people have no confidence , " Smaka warned .
About 100m euros will service Kosovo 's debt .
The Serb also made record @-@ breaking earnings in tournaments in a season -- more than $ 10.6m.
President Fatmir Sejdiu added that Kosovo will be an important player in promoting its own stability and maintaining good relations with its neighbours and other countries .
" One looks at the West as the source of democratic ideas .
" So where can I learn Turkish ? " says Juma , a 22 @-@ year @-@ old Libyan man , to the smiling nurse who is treating his injury .
Much mine @-@ clearing work has taken place already .
At a joint news conference later , Merkel called for an end to obstruction .
" The Pristina bill is more than necessary ; this law is guaranteed by the constitution .
According to the Statistics Bureau that figure is 33m euros , while Cypriot statistics indicate only 1.4m euros .
He also invited the Council of Europe ( CoE ) to send its representatives to Turkey to assess the state of media freedom on the ground .
In April , he alerted the EP that the Romanian government is " continuing the homogenisation and Romanisation of Transylvania through the method of artificial change of the ethnic proportions . "
Orthodox Christmas for Kosovo Serbs : celebration and hope
He was acquitted , however , of two counts -- taking part in the rape of a protected witness identified only as " E " and of the murder of a civilian named Ređo Pekaz in 1992 .
According to the UNDP official data , 80 % of companies that have registered through this measure in 2007 , 2008 , 2009 and 2010 are still active today .
Accusing Russia of seeking to strangle Georgia and its economy , US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stressed that any attempts by Moscow to redraw Europe 's post @-@ cold war map would fail .
" Due to a lack of middle levels of power ... the inefficiency of the state administration is visible at every step , " he said .
The officials also talked about the situations in Iraq and Lebanon and about the Israeli @-@ Palestinian conflict .
Kosovo 's government has undertaken several measures to boost economic growth , but some businesses are complaining that an increase in the tobacco excise tax and high food prices are pushing customers to the black market .
" I want my house back .
In 2003 , Croatia announced plans to proclaim an exclusive economic zone in the Adriatic , saying this would improve control over fishing and pollution . The measure , which would have left Slovenia without direct access to international shipping waters , prompted strong protests from Ljubljana , which threatened to withdraw its support for the neighbouring country 's EU bid .
Not only did Bekim meet his own needs , said Agron , " but to a great extent , the needs of my family as well . "
Despite Greece 's dire economic position , Macedonia has maintained a positive economic outlook based on growth .
Croatia Minister of Tourism Damir Bajs says the 2012 action plan is set , targeting more distant markets -- China , India , Japan and the United States , as its chief goal .
Later , Benedict made his first public speech in Ankara , urging dialogue and brotherhood between Christianity and Islam .
All older passports must be replaced by 2012 .
" We outsourced to a small IT firm to create our organisation 's website as well as assist us with Internet offerings and advertising .
" This is an important step for creating an atmosphere of confidence , " Turkish President Abdullah Gül said . [ Getty Images ]
I would tell the citizens that it is important for Serbia to continue down the European integration path , as that guarantees the realisation of reforms they want to see .
But perhaps no one has suffered more than the Greeks , whose housing crunch is compounded by deep austerity measures that have increased taxes , slashed wages and forced many into unemployment as Athens desperately tries to avoid default .
With no plans to privatize production , the focus is on upgrading existing facilities and building new power plants . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
These include laws on minority languages and on selection of Judiciary Council members .
Launched internationally in 1953 , it soon became the main film event in the former Yugoslavia .
The two countries agreed to build a monument honouring Alexander the Great at an ancient battlefield near Mosul , Iraq , where Alexander routed a Persian force in 331 BC .
Redzo Talovic , a distant cousin who knew Sulejman from childhood , says he " came from a quiet and calm family , and I can 't believe that he shot someone .
But they have had to face heavy negative criticism due to the recent terrorist actions . " One of the main reasons , according to the researchers , is the party 's failure to call the PKK a terrorist organisation .
Kuci told SETimes the meetings focused on " how we should approach this important and very sensitive issue .
UN Undersecretary @-@ General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe . [ Getty Images ]
" To prepare for and conduct a trial on such wide ranging charges will take years and years , " he argued in response to UN prosecutors ' motion to further amend his first amended indictment of May 2000 .
The SAA governs relations between BiH and the EU under the three pillars of the Union -- the European Community , Economic Policies and the Common Market ; the Common Foreign and Security Policy ; and Justice and Home Affairs .
Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu won the 2010 Classical Brit Award .
Meanwhile , analysts are gauging the impact of his protest on Serbia 's fractured political scene .
Hackers said it was a response to " racism " in the newspaper against Romanians .
Former Romanian Finance Minister Daniel Daianu voiced doubt that the eurozone would be able to survive the current crisis unless it moves quickly to revamp its common policy and takes steps towards deeper fiscal integration .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 17 / 02 / 10
Ericsson said the acquisition will give it a competitive edge in providing solutions to business support systems dealing with charging , billing and customer relations management .
Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic won a second five @-@ year term on Sunday ( April 6th ) .
Furthermore , it will enable all citizens of Macedonia " to become exposed to the influence of the EU , which would result in a fundamental transformation of ... society , " Bocevski added .
Like the health minister , Vukajlovic refuses to believe that medical professionals prescribed excessive amount of cytostatics to children .
The EU and the United States have been urging BiH politicians for years to agree on changes to the constitution , which is part of the Dayton Peace Agreement that ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict , but left the country with one of the most cumbersome systems of governance .
" Instead of waving the flag of NATO , let them read this report of the EU and feel responsible for this failure . "
Exercise your leadership .
We see this as the taking of political hostages and believe that such approaches must be abandoned at once , that they are themselves the fundamental cause of the crisis .
For eight years , the Pact has helped the region get on tract to stabilise and grow .
Mihailovic initially fought the Nazis , though he later collaborated with them against the Yugoslav communist Partisans .
" Serbia is now undergoing a very tough historical moment due to the Kosovo problem , " Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi said at a joint news conference with Slovenian counterpart Janez Jansa .
Obradovic : Well , it is difficult to give general estimations , but I believe that precisely because of the problematic economic situation and complicated inter @-@ ethnic relations , the situation in the south of Serbia is worse than in the rest of the country .
Following a concerted effort by health officials , approximately 70,000 Serbians are registered organ donors , and officials hope to expand the programme to make such life @-@ saving surgeries more common .
Authorities will closely monitor the status process to ensure the planned vote does not interfere , promised President Fatmir Sejdiu .
Albania is making strides , and hopes to be visa @-@ free in the not @-@ so @-@ distant future .
In remarks after Monday 's meeting , both Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi appeared confident that a declaration of independence will be adopted before the end of February .
US official : Balkans ' future is in Euro @-@ Atlantic institutions
The lyrics now await ratification by the BiH council of ministers and parliament .
Ambassador Lawrence E. Butler . [ US State Department ]
The wave of demonstrations in Tunisia and Egypt led to the departure from politics of the two countries ' long @-@ ruling presidents , Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and Hosni Mubarak , in early 2011 .
Pristina and ethnic @-@ Albanian lawmakers in Skopje were ecstatic .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 20 / 09 / 10
The next tour participants will include world @-@ famous names , such as Madonna , Ronaldo , Arnold Schwarzenegger and the renown physicist , Stephen Hawking .
Cheer spread through the streets of Sarajevo last week as the 6th annual Kids ' Festival kicked off with a parade led by the Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Armed Forces Military Band .
" Like those ... this rehearsal sends a renewed clear message of NATO 's and the international community 's strong resolve and commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the overall Balkans region , " KFOR said on Wednesday .
" As many times this number is won by ethnic minority parties , as many mandates will they have in the parliament . "
The exhibition travels on this year to Belgrade , Zagreb , Ljubljana , Rome , the Vatican and Calcutta .
Croatia upholds sentences of eight war crimes convicts
" BiH is not an exception in the world when it comes to not forming governments after elections .
The " Dimensional Arts " exhibition of Albanian painter Ibrahim Kodra 's work opened on Friday ( February 7th ) in the National Gallery of Arts in Tirana .
Montenegro 's telecommunication agency announced a tender for the third mobile operator license and two operating licenses for the 3G network .
" The commission proposal is a strong signal that the Ankara [ customs union ] protocol has to be accepted by Turkey , " said Merkel , whose country will take over the EU presidency on January 1st .
Some ordinary citizens share his optimism .
Dusan Dobricic , head of Serbia 's water inspectorate , also suggested on Wednesday that there was likely a second source of the pollution in the Danube
Several things can be done .
The Levi meeting was chaired by Finnish Defence Minister Seppo Kaariainen , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency .
Politicians warn Turkish Army against interfering in judiciary
The figures are a result of increased number of tourists travelling abroad .
Amid the wide public discontent , President Traian Basescu asked Prime Minister Emil Boc to withdraw the current bill on reforming the health system and draft a new one to address concerns .
" We are going to Beijing in 15 sports .
The tender had been completed by the previous administration , which selected the Austrian firm EVN as a preferred buyer .
Kazaz explained that the issue of illiteracy should be an issue of reforms of educational and moral values during the upbringing of a child .
The previous two governments took no steps whatever to fulfil that commitment , however .
Annual tuition prices in Serbia vary from 450 euros at the mining faculty to 2,400 euros at the architecture and dentistry faculties .
" Diverse immigrants are coming to Turkey from all over the world to find work , and many of them are Christians , " he says .
Igor Gavran , a project manager in BiH 's Foreign State Trade chamber , considers this just a declarative measure .
Jelic spent his short mandate in the shadow of his party colleague , RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik .
The unusual part is the denomination .
" This agreement could -- in the months and years to come -- open the door to a new era in the relationship between the European Union and Turkey , and indeed beyond .
Since joining the EU in January , Romania has become a new draw for foreign investors .
Hayek , Kirszner , Rothbard , Schumpeter and the Austrian School in general have made an essential contribution to explaining the role of entrepreneurship in economic development .
The Kosovo institutions now have a very good co @-@ operation with international structures in Kosovo .
I sincerely believe that this package achieves this goal , " Ban said in Brussels .
The event , held under the motto " By Improving Ourselves We Improve the Environment " brought together Montenegrin artists and international DJs , united by the idea of promoting ecology , encouraging sports and entertainment , protecting natural and cultural heritage and boosting tourism .
Godinac : [ This was ] discussed at the General Assembly of the European Federation of Journalists that took place in Varna , Bulgaria , [ in May ] .
Politically , the country fell further behind neighbours in the region on the long journey towards Brussels .
Cyprus and the European Space Agency ( ESA ) signed a five @-@ year co @-@ operation agreement in Nicosia on August 27th .
He also stressed the significance for Belgrade 's integration prospects .
" It is a nice growth rate for developed countries but it is currently not enough for Serbia .
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The continued existence of the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) is another major stumbling block on BiH 's accession path .
In recent days , there has been speculation that the EU @-@ ECB @-@ IMF troika may defer the next instalment from the 110 billion @-@ euro loan package due to delayed reforms .
Many of the EP lawmakers claimed the tallies exceeded the number of those present in the hall .
Croatia will not be able to join the EU before 2011 or 2012 , even though the government in Zagreb still hopes to finish negotiations with the bloc by the end of 2009 and become a member in 2010 .
Kovacevic : Yes , it was the only problem then .
Greek Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas and Indian Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Sources Vilas Muttemwar signed an agreement on science and technology co @-@ operation .
There may be hitches however , such as complaints from Belgium and other EU countries about a recent influx of asylum seekers -- mostly Albanians , from Serbia and Macedonia -- where visas were liberalised in December .
The tug @-@ of @-@ war between the government and opposition takes a toll on the country 's EU prospects .
The road is believed to have linked the city of Ulpia Oescus with Philipopolis ( modern @-@ day Plovdiv ) .
Last year 's representative from Croatia -- Igor Cukrov singing his ballad " Lijepa Tena " -- placed 18th .
With fiscal reforms under way , progress in the fight against corruption , low inflation rates and a negative trade balance , Albania is attracting more foreign direct investments ( FDIs ) with high profitability and low labour costs .
The engineering firm has drafted a plan of oil and gas exploration in the FBiH for 2008 @-@ 2017 but would need a partner , as it is unable to financially deal with the issue on its own .
The EU , the European Commission and other international community organisations have condemned the campaign @-@ related incidents in Macedonia in the run @-@ up to the June 1st elections .
" Our academy co @-@ operates closely with the ministries of information technology and education and we strive to build connections with organisations abroad and because we have qualified cadres to offer , " Marjanovic added .
Early on Christmas Day , in a tradition mainly observed in the countryside , young bachelors in traditional costumes , called koledari , walk from house to house singing carols and conveying wishes for health and prosperity .
I hope the spirit that existed in the joint parliamentary sessions on drafting the action plan continues in aspects of its implementation as well .
And , said Tzogopoulos , " It was a relief , but it was not a solution for the Greek debt . "
Although the blood feud phenomenon dates back to the Middle Ages , many of the " rules " have not been adapted to modern times .
The officials discussed talks between Kosovo and Serbia on technical issues , the improvement of governance , Kosovo 's participation in international conferences , economic development and the fight against corruption .
He said Serbia is ready to grant an exceptionally high degree of autonomy to Kosovo , but would never accept its independence .
Radmanovic , a member of the hardline Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) , whose leader Milorad Dodik has repeatedly threatened to call a referendum on RS 's secession from BiH , said Wednesday he would support all efforts to fulfil the EU requirements .
According to Tanja Topic of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation , such developments highlight the split among BiH 's main ethnic communities .
Also this week : Eolica Bulgaria plans to invest 90m euros in a 60 megawatt wind farm and Albania 's Central Bank raises key interest rates .
Kosovo police have joined forces with EULEX and KFOR to implement security measures in the north . [ Reuters ]
However , they have yet to articulate how Kosovo could be more viable as something other than a sovereign state .
Turkey 's new President Abdullah Gul ( left ) and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat review an honour guard in the Turkish part of Nicosia , northern Cyprus , on Tuesday ( September 18th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" One million Armenians and 30,000 Kurds were killed in these lands , and nobody but me dares talk about it , " Pamuk said in an interview with a Swiss magazine .
In a subsequent interview , Kirin was asked to comment on his sudden internet popularity .
" We have made clear our thoughts on the process that will include opinions of every part of society and will ripen with time , " he said .
Bulgaria : illegal buildings to be razed
Three Southeast European films were included in the list of 12 feature films that will be supported by the Council of Europe 's ( CoE ) cinematographic fund , Eurimages .
Hoping that the UN forces would protect them , the Nuhanovics sought refuge at the UN base camp in Potocari .
Construction engineer and AKP deputy Professor Pelin Gundes Bakir emphasises the importance of collaboration among political parties , universities , engineers , architects and NGO representatives on such a crucial matter , regardless of their ideological approaches .
He also hinted that the initially envisioned 120 @-@ day transition period , after which EULEX should take full charge of policing duties performed by UNMIK since 1999 , might be extended .
Police arrested him in a Belgrade suburb Monday evening , 13 years after the ICTY initially indicted him and his military commander , Ratko Mladic .
According to an accord signed in late January in Skopje , the third pipeline aims to carry oil from the Caspian region to the Black Sea port of Burgas in Bulgaria , and then through Macedonia to the Mediterranean port of Vlore in Albania .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic received the credentials of Kosovo 's first Ambassador to Croatia , Valdet Sadiku , on Tuesday ( December 29th ) .
This is worrying , as accession prospects remain the strongest incentive for states in the region to act as good neighbours .
" Of course , that struggle could evolve and at some point lead us to a place where everyone understands that BiH is not viable as a country . "
The EC tells Bulgaria and Romania to step up efforts to reform their judiciaries .
" I am not guilty and I will appeal , " Polancec said .
The Commission will send early warnings to Croatian authorities if they fall behind relevant requirements .
In 1998 , the office of the high representative in BiH launched an open competition for a new anthem .
The current version of the law stipulates that rehabilitation , and consequently the return of property , will be an option for everyone who did not commit war crimes .
The PIC Steering Board also reiterated the government 's need to fulfil the second condition , obtaining a positive assessment by the PIC of the BiH situation , by fully obeying the Dayton Agreement and avoiding any inflammatory acts .
Journalists in Serbia have been targeted on several occasions , especially during the rule of Slobodan Milosevic .
According to Vladimir Jesic , founder of the child 's portal " Bebac , " key steps are not being taken .
The European Parliament elections in June , the latest poll organised in Romania , saw a mere 27 % turnout .
" The two parties have been spending the taxpayers ' money irrationally for years , " Tanja Topic , political analyst at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation told SETimes .
I believe that Croatian institutions will continue to make efforts for a change , so that the problems can be solved , " said Koehler .
On Tuesday , Volen Siderov , the leader of the nationalist Ataka party , who currently heads the parliamentary committee supervising DANS 's work , sent a letter to Chief Prosecutor Boris Velchev , asking him to demand the lifting of Petkov 's immunity from prosecution .
The country replied successfully to the European Commission 's ( EC ) questionnaire , Moratinos said after talks with Montenegrin counterpart Milan Rocen in Podgorica .
After the national electoral commission verifies the results , the second round of voting kicks off on May 31st .
Among Florina residents who are not insured by the fund , there are " few to zero " instances of medical tourism , Xanthopoulos said .
Pamuk told the paper that nobody else in Turkey dared talk about the 30,000 Kurds and 1 million Armenians killed in his country .
Operating from bases in northern Iraq , the Kurdish militants staged numerous attacks mainly against Turkish security forces between 2006 and 2008 , killing hundreds of people .
Macedonian diaspora remain culturally and politically linked to the republic , as foreign ministry reforms expand to guide the country .
Continued interethnic and transnational criminal activity in the Balkans leads to a co @-@ ordinated regional approach among investigators and leaders .
" Kosovo will remain in Serbia only if Tadic wins the election , " Serb leader Oliver Ivanovic told Southeast European Times .
Belgrade Cultural Network sponsored the five @-@ day festival , held this year from August 18th to 22nd .
When we talk about economic reasons , membership in NATO creates the preconditions for serious foreign investment in BiH .
Like all other countries in the region -- with the exception of Cyprus and Greece -- Montenegro is categorised as a " partly free " country in Freedom House 's 2011 Freedom of the Press report .
Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavrevski and EIB representative Peter Zajc signed the loan agreement Wednesday ( July 14th ) in Skopje .
It had initially planned to " soak the rich , " but the finance ministry realised the rich were not as numerous as it had hoped .
" Although Croatia has made great progress , Croatia still needs to continue working on the reduction of pending court cases , and ensuring a full application of the legal system for all citizens , " EC Vice President and Commissioner for Justice Viviane Reding said in an interview for Deutsche Welle .
After the election , which will certainly be critical , we will know whether HDZ will continue its political activities or become part of history , " he concluded .
" No decisions have been made in terms of how to do that , " he added , noting that any discussions on the future strategic partnership between the two countries would begin once a new Iraqi government is in place
IMF Sarajevo Mission head Costas Christou says the IMF stand @-@ by arrangement saved BiH from financial collapse .
In November , in response to a German request , authorities arrested a German @-@ Turkish citizen in Konya allegedly involved in a disrupted terrorist plot .
Interior Minister Ivica Dacic [ Getty Images ]
" It is good to still have a pressure instrument because of the lack of political will in Bucharest , without which we would return to the moment right after the EU accession in 2007 when the rhythm of reforms was drastically decreased , " he tells SETimes .
It was an " injustice " that the country did not receive a NATO membership invitation due to a Greek veto , he added .
The prime minister believes the document should not be signed at a time when the EU is gearing up to send a mission to Kosovo without Belgrade 's consent .
" The national commission model cannot help establish facts in any one country in this region .
Albanian Chrome says it will not negotiate with union leaders , who it accuses of reneging on an earlier contract .
" I was born and grew up here and would never leave , and my parents would not either , " she said .
The prosecutor also quoted Tudjman as describing the Krajina Serbs as " a cancer on the underbelly of Croatia , " and as saying once that Croats had to " inflict such blows that the Serbs will to all practical purposes disappear . "
The current financial crisis and still @-@ high energy and commodity prices will drive down economic growth worldwide , pushing many advanced economies into recession , the IMF predicted in a report Wednesday ( October 8th ) .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- The government has approved changes to the Electoral Law , as requested by the opposition , Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska said on Tuesday ( March 8th ) .
Experts argue that even though banking liquidity is not threatened , the liquidity of the overall economy is .
" Many journalists have that sense of responsibility and professionalism , but it is obvious there have been weaknesses in that area in the past , " Gruevski said .
Several months before the official launch of its membership talks with Brussels in October 2005 , Ankara signed a protocol extending its 1963 customs union agreement with the EU to cover all of the bloc 's new members , including Cyprus .
The project aims to provide an alternative source of natural gas in case of crisis .
The country 's Institute for Employment reports that the unemployment rate continued to rise for 16 consecutive weeks at the end of the year .
EC President Jose Manuel Barroso describes the team as a " perfect blend of experience and new thinking . " [ Getty Images ]
The new head of state pledged to uphold Turkey 's secular system .
But can this awareness campaign really make a difference when steep tax hikes , slashed pensions and wages and a 21 % and rising unemployment rate are already a stark reality ?
At the same time , however , the European Commission is concerned that political will has decreased as the anticorruption campaign has proved it legitimacy .
It is the centre of nightlife , especially in winter .
Earlier in the day , during a joint press conference with President Traian Basescu , Biden said Romania supports the new US anti @-@ missile system .
Merkel has said she will respect past agreements with Turkey , and will support open @-@ ended EU accession talks with the country .
Also performing will be young Romanian tenor Vlad Mirita .
" I take it slowly , I 'm in no hurry .
Each crossing will be required to provide permanent phyto @-@ sanitary and veterinary controls .
By evening , the lamb is ready .
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor scored a political victory Sunday ( June 6th ) as voters narrowly approved a plan to resolve border issues with Croatia via binding international arbitration .
Semjen , meanwhile , urged Serbia to amend " the unacceptable parts of the Restitution Law , to enable compensation to the Hungarian community as well . "
FDI in most other countries in the region is falling .
Christoulas became an immediate symbol of the anger and frustration over the austerity measures , especially for pensioners like himself , some of whom have seen their benefits cut to as little as 300 euros a month , while tax evaders owing the country 55 billion euros have largely gone unpunished and politicians charged with massive bribery and corruption are free , one even taking the government to court to increase his pension .
The Croatian building company Ingra has signed a 10m @-@ euro contract for the construction of a 7.5km highway in Macedonia .
This further complicates the issue , as Pristina 's version of the agreement spells the country 's name in Albanian , something that Belgrade does not agree to .
Archaeologists found a Neolithic settlement in central Greece , media reported on Thursday ( November 20th ) .
The event , held in Belgrade through Wednesday ( June 15th ) , brought together representatives of around 60 nations , as well as from NATO , the Partnership for Peace , Mediterranean Dialogue , Istanbul Co @-@ operation Initiative and Russia .
Fingers are being pointed at the country 's former Socialist @-@ led government for alleged corruption .
The Croatian Ministry of Economy confirmed on Tuesday ( August 11th ) that the government will not limit shop hours .
Normally , all our actions are co @-@ ordinated with international factors that are present in Kosovo , EULEX and KFOR , as long as these missions continue to be present in the framework of their mandates .
Under EU law , a member state can keep its labour market restrictions in place for five years following a newcomer 's accession .
" This shows we have done our job well and that we are ready to join , " he told SETimes .
" If we read the report we see the language is more positive than last year and the progress of Kosovo is reflected there , " says European Integration Minister Besim Beqaj .
" The economy is what we need to focus on in the future .
Also in business news : A renovated unit officially opened at Bulgaria 's Maritza Iztok 2 thermal power plant , and unemployment in Greece dropped to 7 % .
Macedonia registered deflation in April , according to the latest statistics published by the State Statistical Office on Monday ( May 4th ) .
Although it does not provide for the outright independence their community has been demanding , the Kosovo Albanian leaders have accepted Ahtisaari 's blueprint .
But the evidence , she says , shows that violence does not stop over time .
Naile Selimaj Krasniqi , head of the Independent Media Commission , told SETimes that the decision is especially productive for media imported equipment .
Also this week : Ford submits a bid for a car manufacturing plant in Romania .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 01 / 06 / 07
Many other processes are running simultaneously away from public eyes .
" We will reorient further steps in the Balkan region following the feedback taken from this meeting , " he said in his address to the participants .
Thus it would have been more complete , " he added .
A Serbian cultural centre opened in Romania on August 18th .
" KSF is working on the law draft and accompanying documentation to enable participation in peacekeeping missions , in co @-@ operation with NATO countries and our international friends , " Shala said .
We look forward to continuing to work with him on issues of importance to both of our countries . "
Degrees in hand but no jobs and few prospects , many of Greece 's young say they 'll reluctantly abandon their near @-@ bankrupt country and look for work and a new life in other countries .
Leopold Maurer , the head of the EU delegation in Podgorica , said that Montenegro would have to " show very good evidence of corruption cases which are brought [ to trial ] . "
Hasan Miftari says he and the other Albanian neighbours will not allow the house to be demolished .
Business : Airbus and Turkey 's TAI sign 393m @-@ euro agreement
They reminded that the historic peninsula , where the Byzantine capital of Constantinople reigned , is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List .
" [ Macedonia 's ] leaders should rise to the occasion and reciprocate the positive stance of the Greek government , " said Karamanlis .
Albanian President Bamir Topi underlined the need to re @-@ establish communication within the political class on major issues .
The move follows the October approval by the lower house of the French parliament of a bill stipulating a one @-@ year jail sentence for anyone denying that the mass killings of Armenians in the waning years of the Ottoman empire constituted genocide .
While UNMIK could stay , a new EU mission could not start .
Croatia 's fans run to escape a fire caused by a flammable device thrown at them during a Euro 2012 qualifying match against Greece at Karaiskaki Stadium in Piraeus on October 7th . [ Reuters ]
" The entire Croatian fishing industry depends on small blue fish , " says Dr. Alen Soldo of the University of Croatia .
Staff at the US Embassy in Sarajevo told SETimes that Ambassador Charles English wants to ensure that help for displaced people is available as soon as possible .
Even so , the effects have been far more muted than Anonymous ' threats had implied , thanks largely to government preparation for the event .
" This may affect negatively the business community because the government may increase the excise on those materials , " she said .
That , he said , would be devastating for the country .
The mandate of this independent commission and the selection of its members should give strong legitimacy to this body .
Sejdiu emphasised the public 's belief that Arab countries would recognise Kosovo 's independence very soon , but journalist and politician Veton Surroi criticised the government for an alleged lack of initiative in foreign policy .
Leading AIDS experts , including Luc Montagnier and Vittorio Colizzi , say the widespread infection was likely caused by poor hygiene at the hospital .
On the other hand , TÜBİTAK @-@ UEKAE Institute Deputy Director Mert Üneri thinks that at the state level , a kind of consciousness has been already established regarding cyber threats .
The Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Football Association announced on Friday ( December 28th ) that it is considering three candidates to coach the national team -- German football legend Lothar Matthaus , former Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar and former BiH football star Meho Kodro .
The decision to abolish visa fees for Serbian travellers follows a move earlier this year to ease the Union 's visa restrictions for the Balkan nation 's citizens .
Historians at the state @-@ run Institute for the Investigation of Communist Crimes in Romania ( IICCR ) accused General Nicolae Plesita and the former diplomats -- Dan Mihoc , Constantin Ciobanu , Ion Constantin , Ioan Lupu and Ion Grecu -- of attempting to murder Romanian opposition leaders in Western Europe in 1981 .
They are coming to shop in Pristina and more and more of them are getting jobs in Kosovo institutions , especially under the decentralisation process .
At this very moment , the youngest victim in my care is 13 years old .
" Attitudes towards NATO are probably mainly determined by Turkish attitudes towards the United States , which have been at rock @-@ bottom since the invasion of Iraq , " he told SETimes .
Regardless of who is elected , my pension will not get a raise .
Montenegro looks to Djukanovic for results
But that has changed .
Leaders voiced their support for admitting Balkan countries to the EU , insisting the economic crisis should not be an excuse to stop Union enlargement .
Before the Kostelic family transformed it , Alpine skiing was not a popular sport in Croatia .
To ensure stable conditions in the EU until 2030 , an investment of around 700 billion euros is needed , say experts , with 30 billion during the period 2006 @-@ 2010 .
His wife emphasised the need for jobs .
The tapes , reportedly recorded in May last year , revealed Tanov and the finance ministry 's tense relations with Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov .
He added that the RNIDS is expecting approximately 40,000 new domains to be registered under the .rs extension by the end of the year .
Coincidently , at the time , the waiting list for the job was so long that many had been waiting a year just for an interview .
The survey , covering 156 states across the globe , was commissioned for a high @-@ level UN conference on happiness held in New York on the same day .
The following day , the Turkish military moved against Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) terrorists based in northern Iraq .
And analysts believe the patchwork arrangements will ultimately fail .
Representatives of both the Greek and Turkish communities on the island reportedly also planned to attend .
Novi Sad Mayor Igor Pavlicic announced that an investigation will determine whether the city bears fault for failing to remove dangerous branches above the camp where the festival 's visitors were sleeping .
Borisov told Sofia @-@ based private bTV television station on Monday that he had made his choice already , but would announce the person 's name before presenting the nominee to the parliamentary justice committee and lawmakers .
Authorities and analysts are optimistic about the new law .
After the adoption of the Socialists ' amendments last month , Vojvodina is defined by the statute as an autonomous province and an inseparable part of Serbia .
However , he said , " it is important that independence be achieved as a result of a UN Security Council resolution that will set the stage for recognition , and will open the door to your acceptance into NATO and the EU . "
Its numerous activities include power generation and transmission , as well as supply .
Greece is facing its first recession since 1993 , as its economy is expected to shrink by between 1 % and 2 % this year , according to Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou .
The initial investment was estimated at 38.8m euros .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci welcomed guests with a speech highlighting the significance of tourism to Kosovo 's emerging economy .
So according to the [ proposed ] agreement , each principle [ will be reciprocal ] .
Young Kosovo entrepreneurs on the rise
Eroglu leads the hard @-@ line National Unity Party .
From Ankara 's perspective , the Israeli @-@ Palestinian conflict lies at the center of the region 's tensions and its resolution will foster stability in the broader Middle East .
No one forced BiH to promise that , " Finci told SETimes .
Rijeka purchased it for 107,000 euros .
Last year , Albanian emigrants sent home about 800m euros , which is equivalent to 9.2 % of the country 's GDP , compared to 950m euros in 2007 .
Police cordons went up in the area to prevent clashes between participants in the gathering and a parallel one further down the street , organised by veterans of the wartime Bosniak " Green Berets " paramilitary group to pay respects to the " defenders of Sarajevo . "
An evolving presence
Over the last couple of weeks , hundreds of Kurds staged violent protests in major cities as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited the region .
We would like to start with the current situation and the political surprise that happened on November 19th .
" It would be better to have a memorandum which would mean a symbolic taking over of some of the duties from the outgoing KFOR .
Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumen Petkov met with Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi in Tripoli on Wednesday ( November 22nd ) .
In both private and public clinics , abortions cost 150 to 250 euros .
Now you can expect an increase in contacts with the local administration in north Iraq on different levels , " Babacan said .
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Latifi : The Albanian doctors are excellent and committed professionals .
Judicial reform talks under way in BiH
For months , Turkey 's secular establishment and the AKP , which has its roots in Islam , have been waging a bitter political battle .
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Dinko Gruhonjic of the coalition of NGOs Civic Vojvodina believes those incidents are unlikely to escalate .
For the most part , Serbian athletes were not able to turn their potential into Olympic medals , and bloggers are asking why .
Both countries have experienced some success in reshaping the institutional setup that has ordered international affairs since the World War II .
They know , for instance , the National Anti @-@ corruption Department ( DNA ) is effective , " she added .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis ( right ) and his Turkish counterpart , Recep Tayyip Erdogan , inspect an honour guard during a welcome ceremony in Ankara on Wednesday ( January 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
In fact , the assistant economy minister portfolio in Prime Minister Ivo Sanader 's government was offered to Jurcic , who was a cabinet member in the previous administration .
He praised the level of progress Croatia has achieved along the path to EU integration .
The current KPC has over 5,000 members , but its successor will only be half that size .
In 2007 , the country saw almost 60m euros of income from privatisation -- the figure dropped to 11.5m euros in 2008 .
Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Bozidar Djelic voiced hope Monday ( January 17th ) that his country will begin accession talks with the EU early next year .
Some said it could help me cure the disease .
Croatia followed with silver , while Poland took bronze .
" Oil and food products had a considerable price increase , following the international market price increase , " Central Bank Governor Ardian Fullani said at a press conference in late February .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu 's cancellation of a Macedonian visit has sparked rumours . [ Getty Images ]
Turkey 's alliance with the United States , its NATO membership and its eventual accession to the EU were all complementary elements of the same overall target , the prime minster said .
" People are more interested in where the country is going to ; therefore Turkey is back at Davos . "
As part of an ongoing ban on YouTube , the government earlier this month imposed a blanket restriction on the IP addresses the video @-@ sharing site uses . YouTube , however , is owned by Google Inc . , and the search giant uses various dynamic IPs .
All members of NATO , all allies are equal , " he told reporters at the news conference with Basescu .
Kader Sevinc , the representative of Turkey 's main opposition Republican People 's Party to the EU , viewed the remarks as " superficial . "
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Fifteen years after their implementation , however , the country seems to have reached another crossroads .
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It " presents King Arthur from the moment he pulls a sword from a stone , up to the fight between good and evil , " said Deniver Vukelic , one of the actors .
Montenegro is stable in every way and further international affirmation is ahead , he added .
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" We Russians believe that an opportunity must be given to the sides to continue the dialogue , " Churkin said .
Romanian King Michael I awarded athlete Iolanda Balas @-@ Soter , tennis player Ilie Nastase , canoeist Ivan Patzaichin and sports commentator Cristian Topecsu with the " Nihil Sine Deo " decoration on Monday ( September 13th ) .
SETimes : The EU Council has announced liberalisation of the visa regime for BiH this autumn , if all technical requirements are met .
The European Investment Bank has approved a 130m @-@ euro loan to Macedonia for construction of a stretch of the Corridor 10 highway , the Finance Ministry announced on Wednesday ( February 2nd ) .
The substance -- codenamed " Radu " by the Romanians -- could be put in food and would disintegrate inside the victim , triggering a fatal cancer but leaving no trace detectable in an autopsy .
German artist Gert Hof is planning to recreate the Colossus of Rhodes , one of the world 's seven ancient wonders , in the harbour area of Greece 's Rhodes Island .
We will not go into that kind of trade with political parties , " Nezavisnost union leader Branislav Canak told SETimes .
These guys are good and polite .
He reminds that some countries , such as Romania and Bulgaria , have recently undertaken certain positive initiatives to strengthen their drug strategies and the fight against drug abuse and trafficking .
This is why no European Parliament official participated in the opening reception , " Evenimentul Zilei senior political editor Silviu Sergiu told SETimes .
" He was our hoca [ teacher ] .
Ironically enough , their less sophisticated markets gave them less exposure to the subprime debacle which has engulfed the more advanced ones .
Appealing to the public to support the government in " the common effort to save our country , " Papandreou noted that the " overwhelming majority " of Greeks are ready to join that effort .
Many AKP leaders believe delays in Nabucco could spur Russia to speed up contracts and partners for its rival South Stream pipeline .
EULEX police officers prepare for an assignment . [ Getty Images ]
Drita Avdyli : MARRI is a regional forum for co @-@ operation among Western Balkans countries in the fields of asylum , migration , border management , visa and return of refugees , as part of European integration , the Thessaloniki Agenda and the Stability Pact .
To achieve this , they would focus on enhancing co @-@ operation among the EU member states , Turkey , Georgia , and the countries of the Caspian Sea region and the Middle East .
Following the adoption of the amendments , however , Markovic told journalists that he would not leave either of his offices .
Macedonia counts 692,000 Facebook users , Slovenia 568,000 and Montenegro 160,000 .
Some countries , such as Albania , have not yet put in a request for the vaccine .
Students and professionals who want to study or attend courses in Macedonia will also have to follow the same procedure .
In all , 47 members -- 32 besides the 15 council member states -- sought permission to speak .
Standard & Poor 's ( S & P ) has raised the outlook of the Croatian power utility HEP from negative to stable , while the firm 's credit rating was confirmed at BBB .
" The independence of Kosovo is an irreversible and an unstoppable process , " Haxhinasto said .
Pro @-@ Kurdish politicians find new life in BDP
The exercises were held at the army barracks in Danilovgrad , 20km from Podgorica .
The agreement was reached during Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu 's visit to Belgrade , where he attended a trilateral meeting with Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic and Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Sven Alkalaj .
High Representative Miroslav Lajcak on Friday ( October 19th ) outlined a set of measures aimed at healing the " ailing " state system in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and strengthening the functionality of its institutions .
GE will provide 52 of the 2.5xl machines to Zorlu Enerji Elektrik Uretim .
" Everyone was cheered by this visit , " Arslan said .
The soldiers will assist the local population with building infrastructure , and medical services at the base will be available to civilians .
All are encouraged to be spiritual and shun impure thoughts , trivial and obscene conversations , as well as violence .
It can identify a victim within one second by using a blood sample even from a very distant relative .
The appointee said on Tuesday that he would like to complete the judicial reforms necessary for Croatia 's EU accession before taking up the new post in New York .
This challenge increased with the adoption of the completion strategy in 2003 , which required the tribunal to speed up proceedings in such a way that it did not , in any way , affect their fairness .
Frank Wisner , the US special envoy for the Kosovo status talks , visited Pristina for talks with Kosovo Albanian leaders .
" One of the goals is not to let such an evil deed as the Holocaust happen again , though I am worried today there are sophisticated attempts to repeat it against other people .
The distinction takes into consideration the administration and management of organisations or parts of them .
More recently , four doctors were arrested earlier this month , for allegedly taking bribes from a company manufacturing orthopedic devices , in exchange for instructing patients to buy devices from that specific company .
Also in diplomatic news this week : the prime ministers of Kosovo and Albania held talks and the United States names a new ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Kosovo 's unemployment rate is about 45 % , the highest in the Western Balkans .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha inaugurated a biofuel production facility in the region of Porto Roano in Durres on Friday ( November 18th ) .
The incident left at least 23 KFOR soldiers and several dozen Serbs wounded .
In July , 63.55 % of tourists came from OECD countries .
Tadic 's controversial statement was that he would not want to see " only Serbia , meaning Kosovo as well , in the EU , but all countries of the South @-@ East European region integrating into the EU as soon as possible . "
Independent researcher and self @-@ pronounced archaeologist Semir Osmanagic is convinced that Mt . Visocica , near the Bosnian town of Visoko , is hiding a monumental pyramid .
At the meeting , the SANU council also elected two new vice presidents and a new secretary general .
But other facilities , such as the pool , are abandoned or nearly so , and the open area around the principal complex remains barren and dusty , causing Tziralis to muse about the value of placing a " large park " there .
Croatia 's mark for economic freedom increased by 4.1 points to 59.2 , while BiH 's new score of 56.2 is 3.1 points higher than last year .
Countries such as France insist a degree of control remain with a so @-@ called international " Contact Group , " of which it is a member along with the United States and United Kingdom .
Both opposition and coalition parties alike , such as the Croatian Social Liberal Party ( HSLS ) and the Croatian Peasant Party ( HSS ) , voted against the bill , which was virtually pushed through parliament by the ruling Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) .
They also said Turkish , Pakistani and Afghan representatives may hold a meeting in June to discuss how to ensure peace in Afghanistan .
" Turkey provides an intercultural bridge , preventing polarisation and demonstrating that Islam and democracy can co @-@ exist . "
They went back to the same routine and put money in the bank , until one day , people " started whispering that a big crisis was about to come . "
Nikica , currently the world 's most famous hippopotamus , will be back in her home at the Plavnica resort in southern Montenegro by sundown Wednesday ( January 20th ) .
Of those , Luledzija said , at least 40 % are located in areas where there was no direct armed conflict .
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Welcoming the initiative , the high representative said he had sent the proposed plan to the relevant Brussels institutions to verify its compliance with the EU principles .
Addressing the HRC in Geneva on Tuesday , Albanian Deputy Foreign Minister Edith Harxhi noted that people in her country , which emerged from nearly half a century of dictatorship only 20 years ago , were fully aware of the " total denial of human rights in Libya . "
I don 't dare let my daughter outside without seeing her out and waiting for her later , " she says .
According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime ( UNODC ) , between 155 million and 250 million people in the world , or between 3.5 % and 5.7 % of the population aged 15 @-@ 64 , used drugs at least once in 2008 .
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero ( right ) shakes hands with Serbian President Boris Tadic in Madrid on Monday ( March 9th ) .
" We are working on several projects currently .
Kostunica will continue as prime minister , and seven cabinet posts will go to his DSS .
" I don 't think giving more time will make much difference . "
I will not mortgage the country 's future for passing gratification ... The vicious circle of pre @-@ election handouts followed by post @-@ election sacrifices will be broken definitively , at whatever cost to the party . "
At their joint press conference following Wednesday 's meeting , the party leaders announced details of the government 's ethnic composition .
A child 's attention span doesn 't last more than an hour .
" Tose has awakened the best in us , united our nations again . "
SETimes : How do you feel about analysts saying that Kosovo is isolated from the EU , without visa liberalisation , without the Stabilisation and Association Agreement , and now with trade barriers to the EU ?
However , their plans did not come to fruition .
The biometric data will include a face analysis , fingerprints , signature , digital photo and a digital fingerprint of the holder .
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" Once the two companies are founded , we will sell energy on the free market , " said Videanu , seeking to assure the public that energy prices would not rise unexpectedly .
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In Serbia , the number of women claiming unemployment benefits has been growing over the past few years .
Turkish Honourary Consul in Macedonia Omer Sulejman points out that the Macedonian government , individual citizens , and the country 's Turkish community acted particularly generously during the last devastating earthquake in Izmit near Istanbul in 1999 , in which 20,000 people died .
Security in today 's world cannot be achieved only through the protection of borders of one 's own state , State Secretary of the Defence Ministry Tanja Miscevic said .
It also includes a privatisation plan expected to bring revenues of around 50 billion euros .
The current political crisis erupted on April 24th when the AKP , which has a large majority in Parliament , announced Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul as its presidential candidate .
Croatian TV , in my opinion , is closer to global standards than our public broadcaster .
Earlier statistics had shown that nearly 3,000 could sustain major damage in case of a tremor , while 600 of them , including 120 in Bucharest , would likely collapse .
" After failing to protect us in 1991 , the international community has let us down again , " the Mothers of Vukovar group said in a press statement , announcing they will hold non @-@ stop protests until the verdict is changed .
" But that agreement was not implemented , " Gasevic said .
He was in Skopje on Wednesday ( November 15th ) and Thursday for talks with Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski .
The seventh EP elections since 1979 will be held from June 4th to 7th and will produce a legislature comprising 736 members -- 49 fewer than the current parliament .
" I think the EU is not sincere towards Kosovo because the feasibility study can drag [ out ] the integration of Kosovo for many more years , until an opinion is given for the signing of the SAA agreement , " she said .
Ramkovski operated through his 15 firms -- also active in Turkey and the US -- which he headquartered at the A1 TV address .
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and Serbian President Boris Tadic met in Belgrade on November 19th to discuss current political issues , bilateral relations and prospects for their development .
The ZRS has already agreed to the delivery of 200 wagons from Poland for 20m euros .
Monica Macovei served as justice minister from 2004 to 2007 and more recently has been representing Romania in the European Parliament .
This requires the approval of at least two thirds of the lawmakers , which is quite unlikely , " he said .
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot officials indicated on Monday that they are making good progress in implementing elements of an agreement their leaders reached last week .
Tuncel : If an agreement is reached and concrete steps are taken , this will be quite significant for Turkey 's future .
University of Zagreb Professor Luka Brkic likens the situation to Odysseus meeting the mermaids ; to resist the temptation , Odysseus needed to tie himself .
US envoy Frank Wisner , who took part in the 13 @-@ month talks on Kosovo led by UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari last year , is expected to join Ischinger as a member of the troika .
It has become a model and it still is one of the few that involves actively a wide representation of various sectors and stakeholders in the country , " Briseno said .
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The proposal stunned CNSAS members .
Also in diplomatic news : Croatia 's Josipovic visits BiH this week .
While some believe Dacic should be sanctioned for violating the constitution , others claim the initiative should be debated seriously , both in public and in the government .
Resellers blame the hike on global price increases and state taxes .
UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon voiced hope on Monday ( March 17th ) that the new political situation in Cyprus will provide an impetus for new efforts towards ending the Mediterranean island 's 34 year long division .
Also in science news : Turkish researchers develop new earthquake warning system , and Romania plans to launch a space rocket
He tells SETimes , " The accreditation of four laboratories will overcome technical barriers and [ boost the ] free flow of goods and services , " by increasing confidence in the results of measurements made by the bureau .
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The Romanian Association of Construction Entrepreneurs ( ARCO ) announced in mid- November that around 70,000 employees will be temporarily laid off until January , and another 35,000 could lose their jobs permanently as of April .
India has 54 % of the world 's population under the age of 25 , most highly educated , particularly in the field of software engineering .
" Goran Hadzic was arrested this morning in the mountainous region of Fruska Gora , " President Boris Tadic told an extraordinary press conference Wednesday ( July 20th ) .
With this win , the team secured a bronze medal at the World Cup tournament and a place at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing .
Controversial rulings stir accusations that judges are using the constitutional court as a political tool .
" We will be determined to extend the authority of Kosovo institutions , " Thaci said .
The search has proved fruitless so far .
Radoslav Stojanovic : National reconciliation is a model that is implemented when all other diplomatic methods fail .
The results of the survey could stem from a belief that the US is only the country with the capabilities and presence in the region to hurt Turkey , some analysts said .
" The security conditions in Kosovo continue to improve , which is a positive sign not only for Kosovo , but for the whole region , " the statement posted on NATO 's website quoted Rasmussen as saying .
" The buses will be recognisable as unique to Skopje and will not be used elsewhere .
For now , the income generated by advertising in the online sector is very small compared to the print one .
However , the country 's goal of joining the EU remains a wish for the future .
" I don 't think it will have any impact on the relations with Turkey or other countries .
SEECP leaders vow to develop regional co @-@ operation
He urged his party colleagues to do the same .
Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said garnering UN support for Serbia 's resolution borders " on the impossible . " [ Getty Images ]
Nishani said the agreements are in the framework of the general agreement sealed with the EU last year and provide for easing the visa regime for Albanians .
All are members either of Milorad Dodik 's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) or the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) .
But Ralph Adametz , a NATO spokesman , said Serbs assaulted the peacekeepers , who were attempting to remove a barricade .
Reaction among the public was one of shock .
MAE also notified citizens travelling to Moldova of the visa requirement .
He added that the government will not introduce a limit on grain exports , instead allowing local companies to try to capture sizeable shares of foreign markets .
After a further pickup in 2006 , economic growth in most of the EU 's ten former communist states is likely to slow down this year , the World Bank said in a new report , released on January 25th .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci called an extraordinary meeting of his government at noon Friday .
The country has also endorsed the UN Security Council terrorism list .
The Orthodox Church of Antakya underscores the presence of this community , with its elaborate iron gates and large courtyard open to the public .
" We encourage RES growth , but the sector should develop in a way that does not create environmental problems and risks , " Deputy Environment Minister Evdokiya Maneva said .
Turkish writer Nedim Gursel , on trial over his latest book , hoped for an acquittal Tuesday .
" Soldiers help residents of the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska , riding helicopters , clearing snow , coming to the far sites to deliver what is needed .
" The Town beneath the Marko Fortress " -- as Prilep , Macedonia is traditionally called -- was the site of beer and grills last week .
Albanian blast toll rises to 17 dead , 300 injured
International representatives in Pristina hailed the council 's formation .
" What is going on is a very conventional debt crisis in some member states . "
After five years of debate , the Romanian parliament 's lower chamber has passed a lustration law , and most expect President Traian Basescu to sign it .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader resigned abruptly on Wednesday ( July 1st ) for what he said were personal reasons .
The Croatia Transplant Association said that Croatia leads the world in liver and kidney transplants per million inhabitants , and is second behind Spain in performing heart transplants and in the number of organ donors .
These were interrupted in May of this year , due to the failure to extradite Mladic .
Of the other 11 regional countries , Croatia was ranked 56th , ahead of Kosovo ( 68th ) , Moldova ( 75th ) and Turkey ( 78th ) .
The bloc promised to revisit the issue during Spain 's six @-@ month term at the helm of the Union , which ends June 30th .
SETimes : Do you think that stronger influence by the international community could improve the situation in BiH ?
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In one widely reported incident , they broke up a concert by Balkanika , a popular ethno band , smashing instruments and accusing the musicians of " Satan 's work . "
General Erhard Buhler talks to SETimes about handing off more duties to local police .
But what makes us different , and it is very concerning , is that we are lacking the eagerness and enthusiasm to talk about these issues , frankly and openly , and to take actions and responsibility .
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During emergency talks Wednesday over the future of the ruling coalition , the president had urged Nica to resign voluntarily and forestall a government crisis .
Trpchevski explained that many patients are limited elsewhere by the treatments ' cost , but said at Plodnost the prices are affordable .
As Europe celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall , Croatia 's view of the last two decades is somber .
Concerning allegations of electoral fraud , Gray told SETimes that " it 's an issue of concern " for the Commission .
Plans to build a mosque in Athens -- approved in 2004 when the current , New Democracy @-@ led government took office -- have met several setbacks .
The company , which applied for the permit in August , has provided a guaranteed deposit of about 75,000 euros and its bid meets the Bulgarian legal requirements .
" It is crazy the movie is not shown throughout BiH .
Every tenth respondent -- or 11.1 % -- remain undecided on the issue .
Ankara 's ambitions are to spread its Georgia initiatives throughout the Caucasus in the future .
The image of Greece and its population of 11 million will not be ruined by two or three hundred who engage in these types of practices , " Elghandour said .
The budget will be forwarded to parliament and UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker for approval .
The Moratinos @-@ Jeremic dialogue was the first ministerial level session between the EU and Serbia since the Balkan country submitted a formal application on December 22nd .
Albanian representative Ilir Rusmaili also urged caution .
We used to wake up and eat secretly , and during the day we told no one that we were fasting .
Destination Albania : government hoping holiday travellers return in droves
High wages are not the problem , Greene explained .
Vukasin Batinic is among them . He lives as a tenant in an ambulance building because his house , located across the entity boundary , has not been rebuilt yet . " It does not matter anymore that my house is not in RS , but the problem is that I do not have the money to rebuild it .
We will abolish any acts of independence and use all legal and diplomatic means in defence of our legitimate state interests , " he said .
Asked to comment on the EP 's call , Stefanovic downplayed its importance , saying it was just a recommendation included in a broader political , but non @-@ binding , document .
The European Parliament adopts a bill aimed at preventing heating crises such as the one last year sparked by a Russia @-@ Ukraine pricing dispute .
" We are also ready to talk with EULEX , regardless of the fact it demonstrated bias on numerous occasions , " said Bogdanovic .
He also expressed concerns for his safety .
First impressions : Port Elizabeth , with more than a million people , looks much safer than Johannesburg or Pretoria .
Once again , however , he emphasised the need for implementing changes on the ground .
SETimes : Do you fear the tensions visible in Sandzak , the region of Serbia with a majority Muslim population ?
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The Albanian Central Bank announced on Wednesday ( September 26th ) that it has raised key interest rates from 5.75 % to 6 % in an effort to reduce inflationary pressures on the economy .
Preliminary bookings for the summer have slid 10 % and could decrease by up to 30 % , analysts say .
Unless these issues are addressed , the outcome on the ground could be grim .
Romanian Agriculture Minister Decebal Traian Remes said on July 20th that over 60 % of all agricultural land in the country has been destroyed by the drought caused by the record @-@ high temperatures in the past week .
There are ten indicators used in determining an economy 's position on the global list .
Its foreign policy is focused entirely against [ Kosovo 's ] independence in each international instance . [ As the ] head of this policy , Boris Tadic ... is unacceptable to Kosovo 's citizens , " Visar Ymeri , head of Vetvedosje 's Parliamentary Caucus told SETimes .
Croatia gets digital TV .
The minister unveiled details of a project designed for the agricultural sector and a Serbian government investment worth 93,000 euros to improve the lives of residents in the area .
Despite the uncertainty , analysts stress it is very important that Austria 's proposal for " conditional candidacy " was not among the December 5th conclusions of the EU Council of Ministers .
KESH is the only company furnishing the country with energy , and it has been criticised because of successive power crises .
Life expectancy in the country is 78.3 and the GDP per capita is $ 22,205 , up from $ 19,954 in last year 's survey .
More than two months after elections were held , Kosovo has a new government .
IHS Global Insight has warned that the Greek crisis is affecting the banks ' ability to ensure liquidity in their field offices in the region , given the weakened required reserves and the reduced level at which they can issue credit .
She has no contact with children of other ethnic groups in Kosovo .
The event showcased 450 luxury boats , yachts and marine equipment .
Stari Grad is one of the oldest Croatian settlements .
If , for example , a single judicial system does not exist , legal security or clarity on justice issues cannot be provided .
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BiH has four separate jurisdictions and a high rate of reversal of judgments in major criminal cases .
Assessing progress in the judicial system , the report underlines the need " to ensure credibility in the fight against corruption , a fair and transparent process to condemn all responsible persons , regardless of their position . "
He said Serbia was " partially satisfactory " in co @-@ operating with the ICTY on archival access but was " unsatisfactory " in helping capture the indictees .
Of the three countries , Croatia is closest to becoming a member of the EU family , having wrapped up its accession talks on June 30th .
The other defendants claimed that the footage of the killing was not the original tape , and demanded that it be removed from the list of evidence .
Asked if he thought the government has shown enough political will to fight organised crime and corruption , Gardetto said that there has been progress in that field .
Others worry about the social effects of the EU decision. xx argues " if Europe wants Albania to have to do [ away ] with crime , drugs and prostitution across the continent , it should give Albanians the possibility to travel freely . "
The six municipalities have about 200,000 inhabitants , half of them Bosniaks .
According to reporting by the Croatian daily Vecernji List , the former prime minister and HDZ chief Ivo Sanader has been indicted on charges that he approved the sale of electricity to Mostar 's Aluminum power plant at lower than the market price .
That amount cannot feed the ten of us , " Idriz says .
Similar remarks came from a spokeswoman for EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , who saw Sunday 's move as a " good sign . "
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Media in both countries have been almost unanimous in supporting the agreement .
While those in Pristina express their gratitude , Serbian officials say the International Court of Justice must rule on the former province 's independence .
Komorowski also met with counterpart Traian Basescu , pledging efforts to boost co @-@ operation between their countries within the EU and NATO structures .
After the meeting last month , Education Minister Rame Buja confirmed that a special commission has been appointed to make certain changes in the books .
She is one as of the as yet undetermined number of Serbs who remain in Kosovo 's capital , braving potential intolerance , unemployment and , recently , decentralisation .
Much depends on the Albanian majority 's political will and enthusiasm for remaining committed to Ahtisaari 's vision .
Referring to atrocities committed between July 1st 1991 and November 30th 1995 , the amended indictment alleges that Karadzic " planned , instigated , ordered , committed or otherwise aided and abetted the planning , preparation or execution of the destruction , in whole or in part , of the Bosnian Muslim and Bosnian Croat national , ethnical , racial or religious groups , " in a number of municipalities .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Pristina on Thursday for talks with new KFOR Commander Erhard Drews and Kosovo 's leadership .
By show @-@ of @-@ hands a decision would be made on whether to " occupy " the specific school .
" It is time to talk about living together , " the leaders said , implying future joint efforts .
Her two little girls were left alone with Katrina , who did her best to support them .
He noted that BiH is the only country in Europe that has failed to implement a verdict by this court .
University Professor Riza Smaka , meanwhile , described the situation as alarming and argued the judicial system is facing collapse .
Threats that France , the second @-@ largest economy among the 17 in the euro area , could lose its triple @-@ A credit rating have increased recently .
Turkish charities are bringing dozens of injured Libyans to Istanbul for treatment . [ Alexander Christie @-@ Miller / SETimes ]
It is estimated that in Istanbul alone , 90 % of buildings are not resistant to earthquakes and a considerable budget and time -- nearly 20 @-@ 25 years -- would be needed to retrofit all the buildings in the city .
The Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) must be closed by the end of this year and its Bonn powers -- allowing it to impose legislation and remove elected officials -- must be scrapped , the group said .
By Menekse Tokyay and Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Istanbul and Athens -- 17 / 1 / 12
" Membership in NATO represents the crown of one generation 's efforts to bring back Croatia to the western democratic family . "
The line , which carries approximately 30m cubic meters of gas a day , was shut down after both incidents .
Aren 't you afraid that some people will expect much more from you because of Tito 's great popularity ?
" If you [ PDK and LDK ] had come together earlier , the war would have had fewer victims and would have ended earlier , and independence would have come sooner , " charged the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 's Naim Maloku , who mounted an unsuccessful challenge against Sejdiu for the presidency .
Describing Monday 's accord as " historic , " the Azeri energy minister said his country plans to ship 10 billion cubic metres of gas annually from Shah Deniz II to Europe .
Lajcak recently floated a compromise proposal , but it was immediately rejected by leaders of key Bosniak and Bosnian Serb parties .
" Otherwise , we will do what is necessary . "
Many simply could not see the point of even holding an election with the status issue looming too close .
BiH investigative programme endures threats , violent attacks
Croatia sued Serbia in 1999 , and Serbia countersued this year .
" The economy is going to fall even more . "
The EBRD announced its plans to invest more than 20m euros in 2008 in the Albanian energy and infrastructure projects and the private sector .
Thousands gathered for a protest march against violence in central Belgrade on Thursday ( October 1st ) . [ Getty Images ]
Albania and Serbia lift visas
The upsurge observed in the first half of 2011 , when the volume of deals rose , was followed by a slowdown as a result of the deepening debt crisis across Europe , Stoykova explained .
The Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) ' s female candidate , Mirushe Hodza , is projected to win 1.6 % of the votes .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 24 / 03 / 12
Of the 75 million people who entered Croatia last year , 95 % came by car . [ Getty Images ]
The EC president said " further lessons " should be drawn when it comes to nuclear safety , but stopped short of mentioning the recent accidents at the Fukushima plant in Japan .
Even though he believes that calling Istanbul a new jazz center is premature , Focan recognizes the emergence of a jazz culture , especially among the country 's youth .
Earlier last month , northwestern Turkey was slammed by its heaviest rainfall in the last 80 years .
He said he should have dedicated more time to explaining the importance of the uninominal vote .
During their meeting in Athens on Thursday ( April 26th ) , Greek Defence Minister Evangelos Meimarakis and his Bulgarian counterpart , Veselin Bliznakov , agreed that the two countries would shortly seal two new co @-@ operation accords in the field of defence .
" The religious conservatives are the ones who have evolved and shown the greatest tendency to rethink their values , " Halil Karaveli , a senior fellow with the Central Asia @-@ Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Programme , argues .
According to the agency , the rating is based on the solid macro @-@ economic policy , low government debt and deficit and stable banking system .
Experts differ on Turkey 's chances of escaping its current impasse .
Due to alleged discrimination against Hungarians in the Restitution Law , in early October Hungary threatened to veto Belgrade 's association with the EU .
The government has called on EU institutions not to provide legitimacy to the office , arguing that Szekler Land is not a recognised administrative unit .
Macedonia seeks to woo investors to " business paradise "
Franks however rejected speculation about the IMF mission having asked the Romanian government to lay off 150,000 or any other number of civil servants .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu voiced his country 's support for Macedonia 's NATO membership during his visit to Skopje on Friday ( March 26th ) .
The prices of housing , electricity , bread and milk went up , further squeezing households in a country where the average monthly salary is 300 euros .
But the region now faces the challenges of a changing international and domestic environment , with fewer trade preferences and increasing export competition .
" I would never condone tax evasion , nor will anyone do that , but I have a counter question for you : did you know in 2000 , or did those people from the regime in power in 2002 know about these unpaid taxes ?
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic thanked Romanian counterpart Cristian Diaconescu on Thursday ( March 12th ) for Bucharest 's support of Belgrade 's EU bid and for its pro @-@ Serbian stance on Kosovo .
Because the investigation is a " live process , " he declined to provide any details .
It will connect , for the first time , the Black Sea with the Adriatic -- and , to a wider extent , Central Asia with the Italian peninsula and beyond .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -28 / 02 / 11
The UN @-@ mediated talks are scheduled to restart Monday in Geneva after a four @-@ month break due to the elections in the two countries .
The American Association for Vascular Surgery , the leading medical authority on vascular surgery in the world , selects the best doctors from outside the United States every year .
" They just threw out an idea , without any prior public debate and without any concrete document to support this project .
Some Belgraders agree that more should have been done since 2000 .
Turbulence developed quickly in Romania 's new ruling coalition , which pairs the Social Democrats ( PSD ) and the Democratic Liberals ( PDL ) .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- Greek Cypriots go to the polls on Sunday ( May 22nd ) to choose their representatives in the 56 @-@ seat parliament .
He is a good manager and the clinic 's staff enjoys working with him , she said .
" I 'm glad that people are interested in science .
Guards patrol the high @-@ security jail in Ankara 's Sincan suburb . [ AFP ]
Zoran Petrov : The Republic of Macedonia is interested in a peaceful resolution to the Kosovo issue .
Speaking about the economic and trade aspects of the deal , the Chinese president named infrastructure , petrochemicals , energy and high @-@ technology as specific spheres of interest .
Bulgaria and Romania should try to avoid the decline in democratic progress seen last year in many of the other post @-@ communist countries that are now members of the EU , Freedom House said on Thursday ( June 14th ) upon the release of a new report .
Gruda : When you speak about the crimes that occurred in the former Yugoslavia , what I believe is necessary to make clear in the beginning is who perpetrated the crimes , who carried out aggressive war , and who created a climate that was favourable to crimes .
Some things can be applied even without money .
While Romania was also criticised for failing to take strong enough measures to combat corruption , the situation is more nuanced .
" However , proof that crimes have occurred is not sufficient to sustain a conviction of an individual for these crimes , " an ICTY statement quoted it as saying .
Here , they go up , " Mimoza laments .
" The preservation of peace and a positive unfolding of events in this region are our priorities .
Oliver Canic initiated and founded Croatia 's first Equal Parenting Association . [ Petar Kos / SETimes ]
With the aim to help the undocumented persons and avoid wider social implications , the ombudsman , with Praxis , the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies , and the UNHCR , initiated a draft law amending the law on extra @-@ judicial proceedings , adopted by the government .
Markovic is a student at Belgrade Law School .
The forum was particularly important in light of the recent cooling of relations between Serbia and the EU over the demand by certain European states that Belgrade abolish its institutions in Kosovo .
The Garbala radar , however , is a different type , which could complement , but not replace , the Czech system , US officials have said .
The Council of Europe 's Development Bank will provide 150m euros in loans for development projects in Cyprus .
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- Courts across Kosovo have a backlog of about 300,000 cases , local media reported on Sunday ( January 30th ) , based on official sources .
That increase would come after gas rates in Bulgaria rose 39 % during the 12 months ending in July 2008 .
More than 70 % of those who visited the Balkan country in the first six months of 2007 were from other EU member states , with Greeks , Romanians , Germans and Brits topping the list .
" The principle of secularism that is enshrined in the constitution ... should not be a topic for discussion .
The price for a 15 @-@ year license has been set at around 25m euros .
Following the announcement , Romanian President Traian Basescu held a joint press conference with Ciolos , calling the appointment an enormous success for Romanian diplomacy .
The contract was signed on Tuesday ( August 28th ) .
The moment of application for membership is a crucial juncture of the whole integration process ... we are of the opinion that the application will be put forward in close co @-@ operation and consultation with the EU .
" As a scriptwriter who is working for television , the dramatic events and characters of the 16th century charmed me .
" Serbia supports this initiative because it also tries to organise itself [ as ] the regional headquarters in case of natural disasters .
The UWWT facilities in the remaining four do not need any upgrading , the ministry said .
During his time as president , Mesic made huge inroads in the country 's reforms , bringing it to the door of the EU .
" Unfortunately , out of the three candidates you are in the third place now . "
That alarmed the EU authorities , making the travel regime to EU member states more rigorous , and practically making the innocent citizens pay , " he said .
In Skopje on Friday , Nimetz met with Gruevski and Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki .
The unit , which fought in the Balkans in the early 1990s , was disbanded shortly after the March 2003 assassination of Serbia 's first reformist prime minister , Zoran Djindjic -- one of the numerous crimes to which it has been linked .
Most importantly , the Balkans will again face instability .
The banks responded that they could not be forced into risky loans .
In an unprecedented action earlier this month , the Turkish government levied about a 1.7 billion @-@ euro tax penalty against the country 's largest media group , Dogan , which had already been fined 340m euros in February .
BiH celebrates Orthodox Easter
Arber Kadriu , a researcher at the Kosovo International Law Institute , told SETimes that the country 's legislative package on asylum seekers and immigration is in accordance with EU regulations and international practices .
" I was in the school on the day of elections -- we have a big TV screen in the hall .
Spasov : No , I have already said that I did not leave the party .
The FBI assisted in the Albanian prosecutor 's investigation , providing weapon and other evidence expertise .
" This time we have something that we have not had [ before ] , and that is reciprocity .
AVEA 's new MobileOffice service aims to bridge the gap between regular phone users and office applications such as Microsoft Exchange .
It admitted as new members such figures as film director Srdjan Dragojevic and gay rights activist Boris Milicevic , both known for their earlier criticism of the Milosevic regime .
The government 's visits to India and other Asian countries shows its plan for the country to become a regional investment hub , " former Macedonian Finance Minister Zoran Vitanov told SETimes .
Trailing behind the top three were Rexhep Oruqi of the New Kosovo Alliance ( AKR ) and Luljeta Kadiri of the Democratic Party of Dardania ( LDD ) .
However , with Turkey playing a more assertive role , the debate over whether NATO or the so @-@ called " Contact Group " take the lead in the Libya campaign leaves many wondering how effective NATO will be in the future if allies are coming from vastly different viewpoints .
Costas Bakouris , the head of the Transparency International office in Greece , said that graft is so expected in the country that citizens don 't see it as lawlessness .
The unit , established under orders from then @-@ Chief of General Staff Momcilo Perisic , had several vehicles and was heavily armed , the former bodyguard said .
" Such statements benefit no one , they are damaging and such an attitude towards a country which -- at least where its military is concerned -- is doing its best , is not right , " the minister told reporters .
The Student Conference of the University of Serbia and Students Parliament of Belgrade University -- two official student organisations -- already accepted the Education and Science Ministry proposal that students who have earned 60 points will not pay tuition .
No Sunday shopping in Croatia
Istanbul hosts 2011 Jazz in Ramadan festival
Rear Admiral Hans @-@ Jochen Witthauer replaced Italian General Marco Chiarini as head of the 6,000 @-@ strong EU @-@ led peacekeeping force , EUFOR , in Bosnia and Herzegovina on December 5th .
It is important for Albania to move forward since it aspires to be an EU member , Moratinos said .
In exchange , HDZ had to sign a pre @-@ coalition agreement , ensuring that the all the parties ' demands would be met .
An agreement expected in Moscow this month would bring Greece into a joint venture to build a 900km pipeline under the Black Sea .
The majority coalition in Albania 's parliament is upset at the opposition for going public with information suggesting Albania sold secret NATO information .
Cyprus hosted the fifth edition of the Cyprus International Film Festival last week .
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice commented on the offensive , saying the PKK is an enemy of the Iraqi people and government because Iraqi territory shouldn 't be used to launch terrorist operations .
The network spans ten cities and allows for high @-@ speed wireless voice , data and video transfer both for residential and business customers .
And I wanted to go there and see if someone will do something to me , but I saw that they were the same as we and that we even have the same fears .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor kicked off a visit Monday ( February 8th ) to Italy , also for talks with counterpart Berlusconi .
It will mean that Haradinaj is absent during a crucial phase in his country , Margarita Kadriu said , noting his importance as leader of the opposition Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) .
According to these reports , Ergenekon was planning to instigate social unrest in 40 provinces on July 7 .
We passed a number of laws over the past three years , introduced internet to all elementary and high schools in Serbia , and accomplished far more that does not require money .
The new law will be stricter and will cover all public spaces and workplaces , including cafes , restaurants and other service @-@ related facilities .
The new bill , however , excludes agricultural land and protected cultural and national property .
Serbia 's Novak Djokovic beat Australia 's Chris Guccione , 6 @-@ 3 7 @-@ 6 7 @-@ 6 , in the Davis Cup match Sunday ( September 23rd ) in Belgrade .
Therefore , the 57 countries that have recognised Kosovo so far will not have to alter their decisions , even if the court should judge that the unilateral declaration of independence did not comply with international law .
" The hospitality sector will also develop , and many [ local ] construction companies have already been hired at the car factory location and in the industrial zone , [ to help build ] 35,000 square meters for the halls of Fiat 's [ affiliated ] companies , " Stevanovic said .
Today , domestic designers have an opportunity to present their work and young talent has a chance at breaking into the real world of fashion while presenting their work to the general public .
As part of the celebrations , Tirana Mayor Edi Rama inaugurated a square near the Arts Academy named for the famous musician , who was born in Warsaw on March 1st 1810 .
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His statement came some two months after European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso called for a pause in the EU enlargement process after Bulgaria and Romania 's 2007 entry , in order to carry out pending institutional reforms .
His party controls one @-@ third of the votes in parliament .
To her , private schools serve a very practical purpose , reducing class size in the public schools .
The country reports on eight Balkan nations concluded that the authorities in six of them -- Albania , Bulgaria , Croatia , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia -- " generally respected " the citizens ' human rights , but that problems remained in some areas .
Albania to insure bank accounts up to 25,000 euros
Urging BiH politicians to avoid making " inappropriate statements " during the election campaign , he also stressed that his office would not hesitate to take action against those who cross the line .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic also spoke about the expectations for 2009 , though his tone was markedly gloomier .
So far , two wealthy candidates have openly announced their political ambitions .
A total of 17 films are competing for the Golden Gladiator award .
SETimes : How much has the region 's EU perspective helped in this direction ?
Djankov said the cabinet is assessing all large @-@ scale energy projects to see " what the possibilities are for postponement or cancellation , in some cases , and what are the penalties implied . "
We had a drink at the café , and continued on our hike , as the sound of the crashing waterfalls became louder and louder .
He added that implementing the agreements poses no security risk to any country .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin kicks off a visit to Belgrade on Wednesday ( March 23rd ) , meeting with senior officials and parliament members .
At issue is a law adopted by the Serbian parliament last week on the restitution of seized property and damages .
The fans were also happy .
The two countries ' ministries of agriculture reached an agreement on exchanging scientific information and analyses , and on establishing a commission that will monitor the implementation of the projects over the next five years .
The EC also asked the Bulgarian regulator not to discriminate when setting the level of termination rates between fixed and mobile networks and to apply symmetric prices for terminating calls , irrespective of whether they originate from fixed or mobile phones .
Still unclear is when she will assume the new post and who will replace her as Croatia 's current ambassador to the United States . ( Hina , Vecernji List , tportal.hr , Jutarnji List - 30 / 03 / 11 )
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His statement provoked an immediate reaction from ethnic Albanian politicians in Montenegro .
The new museum will be fully functional in 2009 .
" The whole thing was a deliberate lot of assembled and edited footage , with the sole purpose of destabilising the country and bringing down the government , " Meta said .
Libyans have already expressed a wish to co @-@ operate with KSF because of the similarities in post @-@ conflict security structures .
Serbia facing dual risks to security
" Anywhere else in the world it 's fine .
The EU and other institutions will help finance the project .
" The recognition of Kosovo 's independence ... indicates progress can be made by acting with maturity , " Berisha said after the meeting .
Although the pledges , totaling 550m euros , fell short of the 740m euros the country was seeking for the shelter and related projects , European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso dubbed the meeting a success .
" In other terms , the Ottoman past can provide the society with a strong reference for identifying its different components , such as Kurdish people or non @-@ Muslims , " he said .
Before defender Martin Demichelis ' rebound shot into the Greek net in the 76th minute , the " miraculous " Messi was mostly kept at bay by young Genoa FC fullback Sokratis Papastathopoulos , whose solid performances at the 2010 World Cup may prove to be the ticket to an even bigger club .
He urges others to be proud they are Roma and to accept the benefits .
If I sue him , the case will take years , " said Jovanovic .
Belgium 's foreign minister was in Ankara for talks , while Serbia 's defence minister visited Iraq to discuss potential military and reconstruction projects .
And there is nothing bad in that ; we simply judge very differently .
According to Nebojsa Minic of Mitrovica 's Serb community , international representatives agreed to stop " tolerat [ ing ] the projects of the southern municipality [ of Mitrovica ] and ... they will not realise the south municipality 's projects in the northern part without approval from Serb local institutions . "
Cili thinks the ranking will level the playing field and show that private universities can hold their own in the blooming competitiveness of the country 's college system .
Peter Eicher , head of the OSCE / ODIHR Election Observation Mission , said in the same release " We were pleased to see a peaceful environment and a well @-@ administered Election Day , although some aspects of the campaign period seriously detracted from the overall quality of the election process . "
Business : BiH municipality to get new thermal power plant
It is scorpions ' oil .
However , opponents express scepticism about Erdogan and the AKP 's willingness to compromise .
The presidents of Albania , Croatia , Montenegro and Serbia were special guests at the ceremony and Ivanov met with each separately afterwards .
For now , the government bowed to public pressure and gave up the announced wage tax hike .
Merkel was referring to a protocol Turkey signed in 2005 , extending its 1963 customs union with the EU to all members , including Cyprus .
" It could be seen two years ago when the Trust ( of Pensions ) lost about 80m euros due to the decline in the value of shares in which it had invested , " Rexhepi says .
Belgrade 's decision to unilaterally implement its part of the trade agreement is meant to signal the country 's commitment to integration , officials say .
In Macedonia , little @-@ watched labs keep things honest for consumers
Srdjan was out sledding near the Skenderija Sports Centre when he was killed ; Irfan was helping his father bring firewood into the house when a shell splinter struck his temple .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Bildt were also present .
But by then only rubble was left .
Doing so " can bring Serbia into new conflicts with these organisations , which should be our partners in solving the crisis , " he told SETimes .
" The whole country is smoking , " Panagiotis Behrakis , director of the National Steering Committee for Tobacco Control , told the Kathimerini daily last month .
Last week , Feith temporarily withdrew all staff from the northern Serb @-@ dominated part of Kosovo due to security concerns related to Kosovar Serbs ' demonstrations and the possible escalation of violence there .
Kosovo , Albania resolve customs disagreement
The yearly tuition at the electro @-@ technical faculty I attend is 1,800 euro and my parents take out credit every summer to cover it , paying very high interest rates , " third year student Milosh Petranovic told SETimes .
The UN said they are looking at the ruling .
The deal also marked the entrance of Turkish low @-@ cost air carrier Pegasus to the Macedonian market .
An EU @-@ sponsored co @-@ production , " Tito " is now scheduled for a European tour .
Turkish bank Ziraat Bankasi started operating in Athens and Komotini , Greece , Anadolu news agency reported on December 11th .
Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom will meet his Serbian and Croatian counterparts Boris Tadic and Ivo Josipovic on April 16th in the Hungarian town of Pecs , Solyom 's cabinet announced March 30th .
The mosque " should be returned to its previous condition , and the new one must be adapted to the old architecture , " he said .
Janica Kostelic poses with the crystal globe at the women 's FIS Overall World Cup on March 18 , 2006 , in Aare , Sweden . [ Getty Images ]
Following Vlastimir Djordjevic 's arrest in Montenegro earlier this month , four key fugitives remain : Mladic , former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic , former official Stojan Zupljanin and Croatian Serb wartime leader Goran Hadzic .
" Ballets and dancing schools have been liberalised , but more complicated professions such as civil engineers , pharmacists and lawyers have not opened at all , " Yannis Stournaras , head of the IOBE think @-@ tank , told Reuters .
Recession erodes world economic freedom , report says
ICTY triples ex @-@ Serb officer 's sentence over Vukovar killings
After the fall of Communism in 1991 , most of Albania 's Jews moved to Israel .
The canyon is also home to vultures , and occasionally bald eagles , which are protected by law to save them from extinction .
Barricades seem a patriotic obligation only for ordinary folks .
When it comes to the enlargement policy governed by the treaty , different voices are coming from Brussels and other EU capitals .
SETimes : If you become Miss World , what will your obligations be and what do you hope to achieve with that title ?
However , he added , there was still the danger that " the Albanian separatists " would make their own declaration by the end of the year .
An unexpected blow to the Macedonian public was a suggestion under which the UN would recommend member countries adopt the new name in dealings with Macedonia .
The match was tight , but the United States prevailed in the second and third quarters and then left the Serbs far behind in the fourth .
Faced with the threat from the right , the democratic parties have had little choice but to take a hard @-@ line stance on the province 's future .
The final score was 91 @-@ 77 .
During their stay at a shelter , she says , women can lose connections with families and children .
US report : Most Balkan countries remain transit points for drug trafficking
Among the 20 European heads of state who took part in the Warsaw summit were the presidents of Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Croatia , Kosovo , Macedonia , Moldova and Montenegro .
In the phone calls , Ciorba asked Muresan to be an intermediary with Remes , offering 15,000 euros , traditional sausages and a new car .
Exports consisted mainly of cement , raw minerals , fruit and vegetables , according to customs data .
Could Turkey benefit from the wave of pro @-@ democracy movements in the Middle East ?
Ahmed Ali , an Iraq analyst at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy , says Erdogan 's visit indicates the Turkish government is positioned to play a big role in Iraq as the United States prepares to withdraw forces by the end of 2011 .
At one table , four women weighed in .
Seling and Ovi will begin touring in Europe to support the song , sent to a variety of major radio stations on the continent .
Though Croatian institutions delivered anti @-@ money laundering laws ten years ago , there have been only two such trials . "
Judah on Kosovo : " Some problems don 't get resolved "
" It is unusual to play by the rules in Bulgaria and my job is to instill a certain discipline . "
In the international field , the recognition process is continuing , despite some obstacles , while in the interior field , the process of establishing all required institutional mechanisms for a democratic state is continuing .
Serbia 's opposition wants early elections
In Romania , there are only 30 functional cinemas .
The avoidance of a repeat December uprising proved a success for the recently elected government of George Papandreou , at a time when EU and finance markets are deeply concerned about Greece 's double @-@ digit budget deficit and ballooning public debt as a bona fide threat to euro @-@ zone stability .
Although it moved quickly to thwart any riots in Belgrade , the interior ministry distanced itself from the arrest , claiming it took no part in the operation .
Samardzic @-@ Markovic : The root of the problem lies in the fact that sports facilities in our country are in very poor condition .
The strategy appears to have paid off -- Turkey exported nearly $ 1 billion worth of arms in 2010 , up from $ 200 million in the early 2000s .
The people of Kosovo " shall always remain grateful for [ America 's ] help , " said Thaci .
Also in the news : Kosovo and Macedonia sign a co @-@ operation pact , and Fiat will begin production in Serbia in March .
Parties representing ethnic minorities , regional parties and some non @-@ parliamentary parties have severely criticised the draft , describing it as conservative and anti @-@ European .
Our television is sort of dry straight and it seems like the stink of mould still spreads from that programme .
We will continue subsidising the " organised foreign tourist turnover , " increasing a number of charter flights from the Netherlands , Finland and Israel and include promotion flights from the Czech Republic and Russia .
Van Rompuy also met with Prime Minister Emil Boc .
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) and the Republika Srpska ( RS ) should unify their markets and simplify rules to allow companies to invest in both entities in order to improve the local economies , experts and retailers say .
Belgium -- which takes over the rotating EU presidency in July -- plans to encourage the European Commission to give a positive report on Podgorica 's membership application , Leterme said .
Haris Silajdzic , a member of the state presidency , said in his speech that he wished to see BiH become a state that is good for all people who live there .
" I lost a friend , a valuable associate and father of two children , " Chrysohoides told reporters outside his ministry just minutes after the explosion .
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There are also 42 % more tourists from Macedonia than there were at the same time last year .
" As for local elections ... the only legitimate local elections in Kosovo are those organized by the government of Kosovo .
To the government , the Constitutional Court has become a political instrument in the hands of the Social Democrats and their leader , Branko Crvenkovski , through which the opposition can negate major decisions adopted by a parliamentary majority .
Speaking to Kathimerini Monday , van Rompuy said that recent speculations about restructuring Greece 's debt are rather " academic " and should not distract the government from its reform agenda .
The Holy Forty Martyrs Church , built in 1230 , and the Church of SS Peter and Paul , dating back to the second half of the 13th century , are also worth seeing .
Please keep the laws on track , for the sake of the European future of the country , " Spiric added
The Islamic community in Serbia is divided into two separate factions . [ SETimes file ]
In 1982 -- seven years after he retreated into a flat to write -- his first novel , " Cevdet Bey and Sons , " marked the start of his literary career .
Also in cultural news : a Romanian teenager conquers a South American mountain , and Croatia hosts the Men 's World Handball Championship .
Bulgaria , Croatia recognise Libya 's rebel transitional council as legitimate
Experts say drug abuse is on the rise in Kosovo , more so than drug trafficking .
The article prompted Serbian officials to start a showdown with local intellectuals .
The document is comprised of more than 2,500 assessments by EULEX monitors and advisers over the past six months .
About 114m euros , or nearly half of the funding , will support actions in the area of institution building , including implementation of sectoral reforms and adoption and implementation of the acquis .
At the meeting , Talat told Costa the Turkish Cypriot administration has set up a special commission to deal with property demands by Greek Cypriots .
But under the agreement , representatives of Serb parties will get several positions .
Hague war crimes tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz arrived in Sarajevo .
In total , 40,000 euros -- more than 100 times the average pay check in the country -- has been spent by parties for media ads this week .
Bulgarian Agency for Information Technologies Chairman Plamen Vachkov said on Wednesday ( July 2nd ) that his country needs between 50m and 75m euros in investments to secure high @-@ speed internet connections nationwide .
Emphasising the story on these issues is an attempt to direct even this pre @-@ election campaign into the same direction , because this is the easiest way to victory .
Turkish officials have asked for a more concrete proposal from Sarkozy .
According to BiH Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Vilim Primorac , agriculture enjoyed permanent growth over the past five years and its deficit has been visibly shrinking over the past two years .
I believe that Kosovo 's place is within the Euro @-@ Atlantic family . " He added , " What happens here is important to us -- and for the wider stability in the region . "
Police in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) also located two bodies , believed to be those of Bosnian national Mithad Mekic and his pregnant Bolivian girlfriend , Maria Salas @-@ Cortez , on Mt . Bjelasnica near Sarajevo .
There is also a ground section above the cave 's entrance , called Suva , which has stalactites and stalagmites .
Their concerts showcased a broad selection of 20th century music -- from Hungarian composer Bela Bartok to California minimalist Terry Riley , Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar and tango great Astor Piazzola .
Enter Frushka Gora , a mountain in the northern province of Vojvodina , which offers the beauty of a national park and the spirituality of 16 medieval monasteries .
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The government 's decision to give the Austrians more time has only added fuel to the fire .
Turkey will reopen its oil fields due to rising prices . [ File ]
" All the Turkish troops have ... gone back to the Turkish side of the international border .
The loan is designed to fund the production of 80 electric locomotives for the Turkish State Railways .
I want to stay home and I want the officials of this country to focus on the needs of the people , " he said .
Macedonia passed a Law on Gender Equality and legal provisions for greater involvement of women in politics , yet there is not a single woman mayor .
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Any thoughts about how this could be accomplished ?
SETimes : Serbia is hoping to receive a positive response from the EC on October 12th and thereby gain candidate status .
Parliament 's decision was a " political calculation before the autumn census , in which the validity of the Framework Agreement may legitimately be put under question , " he said .
" We will have to wait and see whether Sarkozy will modify his approach towards Turkey or not .
Closer co @-@ operation with EULEX should not be expected either .
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At issue is the 2010 raid on a flotilla bound for Gaza .
" Given the improvement in financial markets , buoyant activity in many emerging and developing economies , and growing confidence in advanced economies , economic prospects for 2011 @-@ 12 are good , " the Washington @-@ based financial institution said .
He added that Serbia 's interests cannot be redefined every few years just because international circumstances are changing .
Recent polls suggest he is the most popular figure in politics , according to the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network .
Zagreb filed its suit with the ICJ in July 1999 , when only two of the former six Yugoslav republics -- Serbia and Montenegro -- still remained in what was then known as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia .
The waters lie south of Serpents ' Island in the Black Sea .
Macedonia ( 88th ) and Turkey ( 121st ) slipped in the rankings by one and five places , respectively , while all other SEE countries were placed higher than last year .
" We are in front of a reality that cannot be analysed by the politicians on TV anymore .
Maloku said a common civil society stance would be to advocate for the best electoral models in the interest of the citizens , not the parties they represent .
On the other side , we 've gained momentum , doing our job much more quickly than before .
While some visitors spent less than they normally do on vacation , Croatia had one of the better summers in the region as far as tourism figures are concerned .
Tihic : True .
Yang said that his country wants to participate in major infrastructure projects in Serbia and voiced support for Serbia 's territorial integrity .
Meanwhile , poor relations with Israel -- a significant arms producer -- have impacted the countries ' military co @-@ operation .
Speaking before the signing ceremony , Maystadt explained that the interest rate for the new loans will be in " the range of 3.7 % for a maturity of 25 years , " Bloomberg reported .
Addressing a largely academic audience , which included Turkey 's future military leaders , Basbug redefined secularism and rejected an ethnically based definition of Turkish citizenship .
Belt @-@ tightening she said , for treats " like fruit , candy and stuff . "
RS trade unions President Ranka Misic warns that workers ' living standards are becoming worse every day .
I think it is known to the public that our Rules of Engagement are robust and give the commanders the necessary options to carry out their mission successfully and safely .
However , if the preservation of Great Serbia requires crime -- I refuse it , may Great Serbia be gone .
Albania 's Fatmir Xhindi was shot and killed on Saturday ( May 2nd ) . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
The justice ministry in Zagreb confirmed that it has sent all the necessary documents to Austria for extradition .
Continuous improvements have contributed to a 2.3 % decrease in the number of early school dropouts since 2000 .
Do you have accurate figures on the number of Albanians who have changed nationality ?
Aside from Slovenia , Croatia is the only state from the former Yugoslav republic to have won a medal at the Winter Olympics , doing so at its first appearance in 1994 when the games were held at Lillehammer .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 28 / 11 / 11
According to Greek news agency ANA @-@ MPA , efforts were focused on Nea Makri , Dionyssos and Mt Penteli , as well as in Marathon , a town north of the capital , which is home to important archaeological sites .
Some feel the protocol could put BiH prosecutors in an inferior position , making it -- in effect -- a branch of the Serbian prosecutor 's office .
The good news coming from Strasbourg also brought the first joint press conference by President Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu , whose recent relationship has been strained by differences over domestic policy .
Rama , who had been mayor for 11 years , initially appeared to have eked out a ten @-@ vote victory in the race .
This time around , the chance to reclaim Serbia 's glory belongs to such stars as Dejan Stankovic ( Inter ) , Nikola Zigic ( Birmingham City ) , Nemanja Vidic ( Manchester United ) , Vladimir Stojkovic ( Wigam ) and Ivica Dragutinovic ( Sevilla ) .
Saif al @-@ Islam denied that Libya would face legal action for mistreating the medics .
Over 16,000 HIV @-@ negative volunteers at average risk of contracting the disease participated in a test conducted by the Thai health ministry .
The trouble came as public health doctors claimed the health system is collapsing under the weight of the country 's disappearing economy , a crisis created by generations of overspending .
For those searching for night life , there is a village not far off , about 3km , which offers a slew of pubs and dance clubs , and where beachgoers let loose until the early morning hours .
During its accession talks with the EU , Bulgaria agreed to close four of the six nuclear reactors at Kozloduy for safety reasons .
Special Representative for the EU Peiter Feith arrived in Kosovo on Wednesday to begin overseeing the EU 's new mission , EULEX .
The ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) follows a foreign policy that must balance the interests of allies that at times come into conflict .
" This success proves that systematic reform efforts and implementation of the membership requirements pay off , " Vessela Tcherneva , the Bulgarian foreign ministry 's spokeswoman , said in Sofia , hailing Brussels ' decision .
She says she saw the vision every day until May 7th , 1985 .
In addition , some influential member states have been arguing that Ankara should be offered a " privileged partnership " rather than full @-@ fledged membership -- a position Droutsas takes issue with .
Prosecutor Enejd Nakuci told local media that the investigation spanned more than a month after Dutch authorities identified the container in port and communicated their findings to the Albanian General Prosecution 's Office .
In comments to SETimes , Macedonian President Gjeorge Ivanov said the Holocaust is a tragedy for all humanity , perpetrated by those who had renounced humanity .
" The Constitutional Court should reject the demand for closure and should put an end to the process of making Turkey a graveyard for political parties .
If Ahtisaari " makes an agreement for independence with the Albanian separatists , the Serbian government will reject it as invalid , " Local Government Minister Zoran Locar said .
The event was banned in 1946 by the then Communist authorities .
" I put classic protest methods to one side and organise alternative , attention @-@ getting types of ' enteractivism ' , " he says , punning on the Turkish words for entertainment and protest .
That is the gist of messages coming recently from the Alliance 's headquarters in Brussels .
A Greek man has built a greenhouse that can not only serve to grow fruit and vegetables but also produces electricity via natural gas .
By Natasa Radic and Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Zagreb and Pristina -- 11 / 01 / 10
Kuci : After taking office as Justice Minister in February this year , we established six priorities .
Visiting Austrian Science and Research Minister Johannes Hahn and his Macedonian counterpart , Sulejman Rushiti , signed a memorandum of understanding on the agreement last Monday ( July 23rd ) .
Many Greeks say they cannot countenance a solution that includes the term " Macedonia " in any form .
The Macedonian results , presented by Gallup Europe research analyst Andrzej Pyrka , showed that 46 % of respondents are dissatisfied with their lives , the highest such percentage in the region .
Among the 3,000 guests was a delegation from Serbia , including Interior Minister Ivica Dacic .
" I am deeply concerned over this hideous act of violence which saw the loss of life of one police officer .
" Apart from Belgrade , there is only one other somewhat autonomous and recognisable region in Serbia -- the province of Vojvodina , " Aleksandar Popov , head of the NGO Centre for Regionalism , told SETimes .
Every year , for two weeks , Sibenik hosts musicians , actors , filmmakers , poets , puppeteers and other performers for the young spectators .
Marshall Center -- Building a network of security expertise
Turkish Labour and Social Security Minister Omer Dincer revealed details Wednesday ( June 23rd ) of a new training programme .
Serbian President Boris Tadic ( centre ) met with Serbian Orthodox bishop Teodosije ( right ) during his visit to the Visoki Decani Monastery on Saturday ( January 7th ) . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Official statistics record that one out of four people in Adana lost jobs last year .
Not everyone involved in Serbia 's political life is happy with the new law , although all MPs said the financing of parties should be controlled .
Serbians light candles and lay flowers at Belgrade 's main square in memory of murdered French football fan Brice Taton . [ Getty Images ]
The 25th edition of the Nisville International Jazz Festival was held from August 14th to Monday ( August 18th ) in Nis , Serbia .
Small gatherings were held in six cities around the country on Sunday , commemorating Armenian intellectuals and community leaders who were rounded up in Istanbul by the Ottoman authorities on April 24th , 1915 .
" Those are gangsters , " his landlady , Sonya , cut in .
" He was planning to target United States economic interests including gas / oil pipelines , power generating dams and strike ships / oil tankers through explosive @-@ laden speed boats in international waters . "
The two @-@ day Bucharest summit begins on April 2nd .
Initiating all this were allegations former chief UN war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte made in her book " The Hunt . "
Known as the EU10 , the former communist counties in the 27 @-@ nation bloc are Bulgaria , the Czech Republic , Estonia , Hungary , Latvia , Lithuania , Poland , Romania , Slovakia and Slovenia .
The group entered the zone to visit destroyed Orthodox churches there . ( Imerisia - 15 / 03 / 11 ; Famagusta Gazette - 14 / 03 / 11 )
The Residual Mechanism will start working in mid @-@ 2013 before the tribunal 's mandate ends in 2014 .
Healthcare Ministry representatives say they are battling such issues and have sent a proposal to the Health Insurance Bureau that would ease administrative procedures for patients . " We are proposing that the validity of prescriptions be extended to three months , so that patients do not have to see their doctor for medication every month , " Saranovic explained .
On Thursday , Lajcak said he had received another police reform proposal from the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( HDZ @-@ BH ) and the Croatian Democratic Union 1990 ( HDZ 1990 ) .
The meeting put an end to a 19 @-@ day hunger strike of 20 SP lawmakers and more than 200 supporters , who pitched tents in front of Berisha 's offices .
The new system , which would also reduce the number of MPs by about 20 % , mirrors the two @-@ round election system used in France and could lead to the formation of stronger governments .
The EU wants to avoid a repeat of a January 2006 squabble when Moscow cut off supplies to Ukraine , briefly reducing gas deliveries to other parts of Europe in mid @-@ winter . [ File ]
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci expressed support for the new strategy .
TIRANA , Albania -- President Bamir Topi met on Wednesday ( May 25th ) with Kosovo Local Government Minister Slobodan Petrovic , praising efforts for an independent , multiethnic and democratic new country .
Bosnia and Herzegovina attracted more than 1.2 billion euros in Foreign Direct Investment during the first half of this year , Foreign Investment Promotion Agency head Haris Basic told Dnevni Avaz on Wednesday ( July 4th ) .
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By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 21 / 04 / 09
" We are in no way involved in the talks on reconciliation and we think it is bad for our faithful .
If Croatia wants to join the EU in 2009 , negotiations must be completed by the end of this year .
Direct talks between Kosovo Albanian and Serbian negotiating teams , sponsored by UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari and chaired by his deputy , Albert Rohan , began in Vienna in February 2006 .
Bulgarian scientists have discovered one of the cellular aging genes , important in medical science .
Nearly 70 % of interested parents enrolled their children in religious studies , while 30 % chose history of religions .
Moldovan @-@ Romanian relations have been marked by tensions in recent years .
" They are driving wage @-@ earners into absolute poverty .
" We have lived here four months and nobody from the Serbian government has visited us until now ; nobody is interested in how I live , [ not ] even the president I voted for , " one resident said .
A decade ago , there were 50,000 personnel there .
Kosovo 's status is the last unresolved issue remaining from the breakup of Yugoslavia .
Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavrevski said the German government is helping to fund the construction of windmills at Bogdanci , providing 32.9m euros out of the needed 75m .
" The EU has lost colossal credibility in the eyes of Turkish Cypriots due to its decision taken after the 2004 Annan Plan , especially the non @-@ implementation of the Green Line Regulation for seven years on the grounds of Greek objections , as well as of the Direct Trade Regulation , " Atun said .
On average , a 6.3 quake occurs every year in the region .
The government at the time -- the democratically elected communist party of Vladimir Voronin -- rejected the idea .
" The matter of partitioning is being discussed by Serbian intellectuals and the international public ...
The election was marked by record low turnout ; only 23.17 % of all registered voters in Sofia cast ballots Sunday .
" A complex database will be established as a consistent Geographic Information System ( GIS ) application , with earthquake catalogue data for the whole region , " Glavatovic adds .
Sculptures that form part of the " Elgin Marbles , " taken from the Parthenon in Athens , are on display at the British Museum in London . [ Getty Images ]
The works of eight artists and exhibits of national costumes , pictures and handcrafted items were on display .
He visited the country a decade ago as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee .
Top EU officials have rallied behind Lajcak , dismissing comments that his plan violates the three EC principles .
" Today 's action is in accordance with the general government policies , " he told Serbia 's private B92 television .
Participants included the EU troika -- which is comprised of the current Union president Slovenia , next term president France and the European Commission -- EU officials and Turkish leaders .
Christofias to attend EU Presidency Trio meeting
The remaining 140 deputies from the four opposition parties -- New Democracy ( ND ) , the Greek Communist Party , the Left Coalition and the right @-@ wing populist Popular Orthodox Rally ( LAOS ) -- voted against the government .
Bulgaria at crossroads on Belene project
Contrasting opinions can be heard in Posavina , a region in north central BiH .
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Now a demand from the EU @-@ IMF @-@ ECB Troika that the country scrap the minimum wage that guarantees a 700 euro monthly net pay has left many of the young bereft and seeing no way out except leaving the country .
Serbia has issued an international warrant for him , and he is being tried in absentia in Belgrade for money laundering and drug smuggling on a behemoth scale , involving more than 2 tonnes of cocaine from South America .
Albania 's Economy and Energy Minister Genc Ruli predicted that the country 's power crisis will continue for the next 13 years and will cost taxpayers 1.6 billion euros .
Computer scientists developed special software to decode the secrets of the frescoes through finding connections among the fragments .
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The two are also expected to visit the Palestinian Authority .
Corruption continues to plague BiH , the EC says . [ File ]
Meddzida Kreso , the president of the BiH court , says that both the court and prosecution are under close scrutiny from all sides .
Sampras won the seniors ' tournament , 6 @-@ 3 , 1 @-@ 6 , 10 @-@ 6 .
" We strongly believe Turkey should be a member of the EU , and we appreciate Turkey 's record of democratic and free market reforms and working to realise its EU aspirations , " Bush said after the US @-@ EU summit in Slovenia .
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There was some progress , but not enough .
He denied any involvement in the effort to censor it .
I wish to work for a better and more prosperous future for my children and future generations .
He also reaffirmed the EU 's willingness to seal a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Montenegro as soon as possible .
Border crossings saw an increase of 1 % , while the number of visitors to national parks in first three months was up 47 % year @-@ on @-@ year .
The Zagreb headquarters of the Croatian pharmaceutical company Pliva .
Trade association Croatiastocar called on milk farmers to accept the agreement and to continue improving production efficiency .
In our municipality there are already tens of Greek firms that bought or are willing to buy land for building factories for light industry .
There are declines in private and public investment .
Citizens of Kosovo living in the north must not become victims of various manipulations and blackmailinng made by various criminal structures for criminal and political purposes .
Their company , Qytetari Anonim , packages locally @-@ grown food as fast @-@ food products with catchy names like the " Chuck Norris " sandwich .
Experts in Belgrade say the country has lost hundreds of millions of euros due to privatisation corruption .
Those who have reverted to dinar savings accounts over the past two years earn up to five times what they would if they deposited euros in the bank .
He recalled that , with help from the EIB , Serbia finished the construction of eight new schools and reconstructed four existing ones in 2009 .
Other political parties in Kosovo do not support the planned blockade , but various NGOs , businesses and syndicates are divided over it .
The bill , which has since been withdrawn , would have led to the privatisation of the healthcare system , allowing private insurers to manage a large part of the state health budget .
Anger over an onslaught of pay cuts , tax hikes , slashed pensions , layoffs and an uncertain future brought thousands of Greeks to the streets of the city 's capital on Wednesday ( October 5th ) , and led to a 24 @-@ hour general strike -- halting transportation , international flights and trains , closing tax offices and hospitals .
Everything she touched turned into institutions of modern society , " Faculty of Law Professor Stevan Lalic said in a speech at the memorial .
Upon approval of the constitution by the existing Assembly in Kosovo , new elections must be held within nine months .
He stressed , though , that setting a date would not mean that countries could join at that time if they have not met all conditions .
" The euro as a currency will not fall because the big countries like Germany provided much money to save the failed economies like Greece , " Shkrbina said .
" However , the Kosovo Serbs do not trust Tadic and will continue , one way or another , to obstruct any establishment of Pristina 's authority in northern Kosovo , " Mitic said .
" She can stay in your country [ Kosovo ] and come to Azerbaijan to participate in trainings before and during tournaments , and travel with our national team during championships and tournaments hosted abroad , " Elchin Maharramov , assistant to the president of the Azeri Judo Federation , told SETimes .
" The Agency is not given investigative and enforcement powers , so investigative and judicial proceedings are indefinitely delayed , " adds Cupic .
Since nobody is maintaining the facility , it poses additional difficulties .
The government also allocated 5m euros for highway repairs in Paphos .
The documentary , a trilogy , developed over a decade , traces the life of a working family in Jakarta slums .
" Today is not a mourning day only for the great Polish nation , but for all the friends of Poland in the world , " said Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha .
It marked the first time a Russian president paid a visit to Croatia since the country gained independence .
" This one month will allow us to see whether the slowdown observed both in Turkey and in other economies is sustainable or not , " Demir said .
The competition for the six facilities was won by Ak @-@ Can Seker .
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He held a closed @-@ door meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul .
These forms of tourism do not depend on the season , and hard currency or economic cycles have no effect on them .
The plan is focused on companies that are experiencing long @-@ term difficulties , reported earlier than July 1st 2009 .
Oliver Ivanovic is state secretary at Serbia 's ministry for Kosovo and Metohija . [ Igor Jovanovic / SETimes ]
He said he hoped the upcoming UN report would give a more balanced explanation of the situation .
The past has been exceptionally difficult , he said , with innocent people suffering and unthinkable atrocities taking place .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his British counterpart , Gordon Brown , met earlier this week in London , where they discussed the PKK and Turkey 's EU bid .
And they are not perishable like the meat products or the oven baked bread .
The exercise is really a test of our organisational skills , but also the test of Croatia 's armed forces interoperability and compatibility with armed forces of NATO countries . "
I have to say that some press organs that used to run stories on the order of some anti @-@ democratic formations , in particular gangs and mafias , until eight years ago are continuing their publications freely today . "
To accomplish its goal of doing so within the French presidency of the EU , Croatia would have to open 12 chapters by the end of the year , most of them in autumn .
The snow on the Serbian side was also removed by Serbian authorities .
The children were born and raised in a war zone ; some having lost both parents in the war , and today live with foster families .
Albanian Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto said these agreements will facilitate and encourage the movement of people , strengthen ties and co @-@ operation among the countries , while creating a new regional climate in preparation for full EU integration .
A four day religious festival known as Kurban Bayrami was celebrated in Turkey this week .
" Allegations of serious corruption related to senior appointments in the judiciary involving members of the Supreme Judicial Council still need to be fully examined , " noted the EU 's executive arm .
Croatian inventors won 15 awards at the 9th British Invention Show held from October 14th to October 17th in London .
This is the last thing we need now , when the month of Ramadan begins .
Kosovo Interior Minister Fatmir Rexhepi has resigned over the incident .
We understand that ID cards are a very contentious issue .
The Serbian government will retain 33 % of Zastava , will be providing property and equipment for the joint venture company and will contribute 50m euros to its founding capital .
Six years after the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict , the UN Security Council decided the time has come to launch a political process aimed at determining Kosovo 's future .
About 125m euros were invested in Kosovo in the first nine months of 2010 , compared to 281m euros in the same period in 2009 .
About 620,000 were travelling domestically , while more than 290,000 were foreign .
An agreement on the plant was signed in January 2008 .
Diplomatic Diary : Serbia 's Tadic , Romania 's Basescu meet in Bucharest
If freedom of the media is a mirror of democratic processes , the region 's reflection in that mirror is not so good .
More than 100 museums and galleries across the country were open that night , featuring unusual exhibitions , magic shows and other activities .
Alkalaj said he expects the official signing of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and BiH to take place on April 28th .
But the refrigerating facilities ' owners did not budge .
Under the measure , the commission -- composed of representatives of the justice and interior ministries and presidency officials -- was to be replaced by a new five @-@ member panel of judges .
The teenagers started running in chaos , with some jumping into the water to escape .
As part of the first criterion , special focus is on the necessity of regional co @-@ operation and the fulfillment of obligations stemming from signed international agreements .
He also travelled to the Turkish part of the divided island to hold talks with Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu .
Upon full accession , receiving EU funds for infrastructure and development projects in Croatia raises many questions . [ Reuters ]
Many , in fact , feel left out of the tourism sector altogether .
Meho Kodro is the new national coach of the BiH Football Association .
Although the majority of Turkish Cypriot voters supported it , only the internationally recognised Greek @-@ run part of the island joined the EU on May 1st of that year .
" The government [ of Turkey ] did not follow through on correcting its long @-@ standing deficiency of inconsistent protection of victims in Turkey , resulting in significant gaps in protection and assistance for victims , " reads the report , adding that the number of victims the police identified dropped by almost half compared to the previous year .
Zagreb would like to change that .
Romtelecom 's Clicknet service becomes the first in the country to use a Google platform .
A group of Southeast European countries hopes to raise over 500m euros to resolve the problems of those displaced in the conflicts of the 1990s .
NATO summit held in Parliament Palace under strict security
At the same session , Vinko Dumancic was appointed director of the BiH Border Police , and Enes Gacanin as his deputy .
The EC also found that Bulgaria has made substantial progress in preventing and fighting corruption at the border and within local government , but showed little headway in curbing graft at the highest political levels .
Bulgaria 's new health minister pledges reforms
They also noted that the percentage of eligible Serbian voters regularly stay home from the polls is comparable to that in other countries and stands at 12 % to 13 % .
Their talks lasted nearly half an hour , after which Erdogan left for the NATO summit in Riga .
The Presidential Commission for the Analysis of the Political and Constitutional Regime in Romania has emerged with a secretly prepared report containing 23 proposals for revising the country 's fundamental law .
Some symbols are irritating to our faith , " said Kemal Purisic , a Bosniak MP .
Orhan Dragas , the director of the International Security Institute , says lacking ID can be a serious security threat to law enforcement .
" Those were very tough times , " she noted , adding that she used every interval between two projects to polish her professional and managerial skills .
Belgrade has been busy hosting important foreign officials -- US Vice President Joe Biden visited the country in May and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the capital earlier this month .
There may be consequences if Romania doesn 't soon alter and implement its laws on property confiscated under communism .
Pasha will perform " It 's All About You " on May 25th during the first Eurovision semifinals .
" Our government does not censor , " Gruevski vowed , adding that as long as he is prime minister , no play would be prohibited .
The " harsh new reality " makes tough structural reforms , strict fiscal discipline and a " war " on widespread tax evasion essential , but such unpopular measures require a stable political system , Karamanlis said .
DiCarlo and Gruevski agreed on the need for a quick resolution .
" Some of the benefits provided by the support agency are business financing plans up to 10,000 euros , providing business training through the Training Voucher Scheme , compensation and financing of new ideas , administrative support to new businesses , and others .
Turkmenistan said " technical problems " have caused its suspension of gas exports to Iran .
" Europe in the future is inconceivable without Serbia 's membership in the EU , " Usackas said .
Turkish Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin said on Friday ( February 19th ) that it is up to local judicial authorities to lift a ban on YouTube .
The town administration also provides him with transportation to Belgrade for medical treatment .
Again , we offer our hand of friendship and good neighbourly relations to Greece . "
Romanian students won gold , silver and bronze medals at the International Informatics Olympiad in Cairo , which took place from August 16th to Saturday ( August 23rd ) .
Besides dealing with one of the greatest injustices , an inefficient division of social contributions also presents an obstacle for progress , " he said .
Over 951 companies from 26 countries were represented .
After the party 's meeting , Luksic said that members of his cabinet will be announced shortly .
" While acknowledging that the evidence was appropriate for use as intelligence ... ( the judge ) concluded that the government had not carried its burden of proving in habeas corpus proceedings that these detainees were enemy combatants , subject to detention under the law of armed conflict , " the US Department of Defence said on Tuesday .
Their moves and operation together were very well calculated .
Serbia and Montenegro signed bilateral co @-@ operation accords in the judicial sector , media reported Friday ( May 29th ) .
The chairman of the Turkey @-@ Syria Friendship Group in parliament , Mehmet Sandir , believes co @-@ operation between the two countries against terrorism is in danger .
The Greek and Russian foreign ministers voiced hope Wednesday ( November 22nd ) that a long @-@ delayed pipeline project designed to carry Russian oil to Greece via Bulgaria will be officially given the go @-@ ahead by the end of this year .
EU lawmakers also called for an improvement of the situation confronting minority ethnic groups in the region and voiced concern that freedom of expression " is not yet fully respected " in some of the candidate and potential candidate countries .
We act as though they are on their own and react , if necessary , only in crisis situations , " Staljonic says .
" An independent Kosovo would be a valuable contribution towards bringing a final and lasting peace to the region , " he said following talks with Greek President Karolos Papoulias .
Central Bank Governor Ardian Fullani explained that the step was taken after inflation hit 4.2 % last month .
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They performed to the accompaniment of the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra , conducted by Constantin Adrian Grigore .
" His activities as an MP would be very important . "
The meeting begins in Sarajevo on March 25th .
Low interest in politics among the younger generation in Croatia dates back to the 1990s .
That conclusion is simplistic , Tucic said .
It has spurred them not only to take on some of the tribunal 's cases , but also in handling their own war crimes cases .
" Urban Mafia is an extremely difficult qualification .
Tirana is ordering all owners of vending carts and bars to clear the sidewalks by October 1st .
SETimes : What is your experience of being a foreigner in Kosovo ?
The 80 icons are on display at the museum temple Sainte @-@ Chapelle at the Chateau de Vincennes in Paris until the end of August .
The result is 95 % accurate , " Blaku told SETimes .
Construction and tourism are among the sectors most prone to gray market activity , analysts say .
Ali Pasha 's castle at Porto Palermo , Himara , was the venue for ArtKontakt 's International Festival of Art , a first @-@ time event in Albania .
Its debt currently accounts for 78 % of GDP , just 2 % away from excessive debt , " economist Sasa Djogovic explains , pointing also to rising inflation and unemployment .
Serbian local and parliamentary elections will take place simultaneously on May 11th .
EULEX 's main tasks will be to train and advise Kosovo police , justice and border personnel as well as assist Europe 's newest state in its efforts to build up its new institutions .
The city of Nelspruit has been officially renamed Mbombela , though many ignore that .
Pascoe 's visit is part of efforts to relaunch talks on the island 's reunification .
He was one of the key figures in Bill Clinton 's administration .
The Montenegrin @-@ Seaside bishopric and the Budimljansko @-@ Niksic episcopate organised the forum .
Despite hard economic times , the international Sibenik Children 's Festival gave both children and adults a reason to smile .
The opposition takes the amendments to the Constitutional Court to have them annulled .
Its capacity would possibly be expanded to 50m tonnes .
Perker stated Harakiri 's lawyers would file a complaint against the board 's decision and may go to the European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) , to which Turkey is a signatory .
Although a brucellosis epidemic is raging across the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , measures to prevent its spread are not in place .
The visa liberalisation decision on Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of many positive steps towards the EU , and if you do all the tasks , you can have really positive benefits .
As Greece struggles to survive its worst economic crisis since World War II , the role of the ultimate speculators -- hedge funds -- has complicated government efforts to secure a second bailout package from international lenders .
Culture and Sports : Kosovo sports team makes international appearance
He highlighted the potentially negative impact on business and the economy .
A country 's overall ranking on the Global Competitiveness Index is a holistic representation of its performance across multiple criteria , grouped by the WEF into nine " pillars . "
Similarly , improving the procedures for people who want to return to Macedonia ; improving procedures for investments ; better co @-@ ordinating diaspora organisations and institutions in Macedonia ; and more Macedonian government officials visiting our communities to discuss matters of national interest .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic kicked off a visit to Russia on Monday ( October 5th ) , for talks with counterpart Sergey Lavrov and others .
" The commissioner was grateful for this clarification , " she added , noting however that Bagis 's statement would have sounded less confusing if it was better phrased .
Cyprus is the most advanced among the countries in Southeast Europe in terms of economic freedom , according to a report released on Tuesday .
Gruevski sent similar letters earlier in July to European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso , Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon .
The events provide an opportunity for tourists and residents alike to attend concerts , ballets , plays and shows .
The ten @-@ year bond hit an interest rate of 6.37 % , more than twice the rate of the equivalent German bonds , which are the benchmark in the Eurozone and was oversubscribed to 15 billion euros .
The declaration promotes " security for all , high level political dialogue , economic interdependence and preservation of multiethnic , multi @-@ cultural and multi @-@ religious social fabric of the region . "
In 2003 , Limaj was indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) on war crimes charges stemming from alleged abuses at another KLA detention camp , in Lapushnik .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 10 / 12 / 08
Kosovo 's Majlinda Kelmendi , junior world judo champion , represents the Albanian flag in international competitions .
Southeast European Times contributors Antonio Prlenda in Sarajevo and Harry Tzanis in Athens contributed to this report .
They discussed the situation in the Western Balkans , following Kosovo 's declaration of independence .
On June 10th 1990 , he was elected chairman of the party for Vukovar and continued to rise through the ranks .
Protestants , he said , have to deal with an atmosphere of unease .
" Albania stands ready to provide necessary facilities to the international coalition in its mission that is important for freedom , peace and stability in the Mediterranean , " Prime Minister Sali Berisha 's office said in a statement Sunday .
Serbia expelled the last Macedonian envoy to Belgrade , Alexander Vasilevski , in October following Skopje 's recognition of Kosovo ' s independence .
A lack of professionalism and financing in the health care system continues to contribute to Kosovo 's high infant mortality rate , as well as the deaths of many mothers during childbirth .
Animals have also tripped mines alongside roads and hunting associations routinely report game being injured by landmines .
She credits Janet Jackson , Alicia Keys and Toni Braxton with significantly influencing her music .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 18 / 12 / 08
The Sarajevo National Theatre 's Opera celebrated its 60th anniversary on November 24th with a performance of Gaetano Donizetti 's " L 'elisir d 'amore " ( " The Elixir of Love " ) .
He argued the fence is only meant to bring " order and discipline " to the neighbourhood , and to prevent Roma children from being hit by cars on a nearby busy street .
Analysts say the deal with the Arab country is not a random one .
During the past year -- in the final phases of EU accession -- the ruling party has been the subject of many controversies .
Amid protests , Serbia and Kosovo meet to discuss tough issues
Terrorism is an evil that is not local or regional , but rather much broader .
I think it is right , after such events -- during which the government had been disputed many times -- to have everyone vie in the elections and clearly see who enjoys popular support .
That leaves little if anything for worker salaries .
The interim period for Kosovo , he added , " is still ongoing . "
" A visitor needs at least few hours to see the bunker itself .
They say Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina should be included in the visa liberalisation process by mid @-@ 2010 . ( Zeri , Express , Kosova Sot , Koha Ditore , Lajm - 13 / 11 / 09 )
The stagnating birth rate will soon cause one of the oldest municipalities in Serbia , Crna Trava , to die out .
If convicted , Gursel could face a sentence of at least six months .
According to UNHCR , there are 6,232 asylum seekers and 12,327 refugees , mainly from Afghanistan , Iraq , Iran and Somalia .
The resignations came ahead of the four day meeting of the Supreme Military Council ( YAS ) -- bringing together the heads of the armed forces and government -- which determines promotions and retirement of officers .
Delivering a regular quarterly report , he said the situation was comparatively stable but that dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina is needed in order to reduce tensions .
" The challenges were many , but the goal remained clear : develop capacity and then transfer responsibility to local institutions as soon as it was feasible to do so , " said Civil Administration Director Patricia Waring .
The " extremely positive momentum " of the past months should be sustained , as it would benefit both countries , he added .
Tadic spoke with Libyan leader Muammar al Gaddafi in the Libyan city of Syrt on Saturday ( April 3rd ) .
" The political scene in Serbia is unstable , dynamic and in conflict .
Bulgaria has become the second EU member state to ban hydraulic fracturing and similar techniques for the exploration and extraction of shale gas in the country and its territorial Black Sea waters .
A pilot project , for example , will start early next year .
Even before the complete results were in , former Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos had thrown his hat into the ring .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's dilapidated rail system has become a symbol of the divisions the country is still working to heal . [ Getty Images ]
The DSS and the NS , headed by former Infrastructure Minister Velimir Ilic , won a combined 30 seats in the 250 @-@ member parliament in the early elections on May 11th .
Widespread reforms will take place in the Albanian health system thanks to a 1.2m @-@ euro Swiss loan .
The 12 SEECP member countries are Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Croatia , Greece , Macedonia , Moldova , Montenegro , Romania , Serbia , Slovenia and Turkey .
" We 've been living in our house for 30 years and paying our taxes to the state , but if we wish to sell it we can 't , because it 's not legalised , " Mijatovic said .
UDF was created as an umbrella movement by a number of parties and organisations less than a month after the fall of communism in late 1989 .
" Bosnian politicians are gambling with the future of their own country , " he said in an interview with the newspaper Dnevni Anaz .
Belgrade media reports say he was detained on RS territory near the border with Serbia .
Sarajevo celebrates 25th anniversary of its Winter Games
One of the survivors , Qamil Shehu , lost his two sons , three brothers and seven nephews .
He insists that he is innocent and that the charges are a set @-@ up by his former HDZ colleagues .
Hyseni , making his first official visit to Skopje , thanked Macedonia for recognising Kosovo 's independence .
Unveiling the agenda of the Spanish EU presidency , Moratinos cited four main priorities , foremost among them full and effective implementation of the Lisbon Treaty .
Leaders back Balkan EU accession
" Kosovo can be an important tourist attraction as our main tourism areas are close to the borders with our neighbours , so cross @-@ border tourism can be developed as well . "
Blerim Limani , spokesperson for the Ministry of Kosovo Security Forces ( KSF ) , told SETimes that the agreement " provides assistance for all the pillars of the KSF mission -- firefighting , search and rescue , hazardous material disposal and explosive ordnance disposal . "
Even in the tense times of the Cold War , deliveries of Russian gas to Europe never stopped , which is a proof of Gazprom 's commitment to ensure long term steady supply of European customers -- a relationship which we hope to strenghten in the future .
Together , economic woes and institutional problems could be fertile ground for resurgent nationalism , especially in the wake of Kosovo independence .
With the ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE @-@ led coalition controlling 68 of the 120 seats in Parliament , Gruevski said he had no fears that his government would survive the no @-@ confidence vote , which is expected on Thursday .
The 45 illegal houses in the so @-@ called " customs agents ' village " were reportedly built between 1998 and 2008 .
" There are differences such as culture , mentality , the past , and other elements , but also the common intention , both states intend [ to join ] the EU .
But in Serbia , " just three persons can be saved by one cadaveric organ donor , because we do only kidney and liver transplants .
It was not like this before , " Matic sighs .
The Kosovo Assembly 's failure to elect new Independent Media Commission members caused a number of setbacks . [ Reuters ]
Aside from the legal framework needed , the troops need to prepare .
However , the ruling coalition is still split over whether to offer a 25 % stake in the monopoly for about $ 300m , as initially planned , or a majority stake for a better price .
" I don 't want to go back .
The European Commission ( EC ) has further toughened the regime for agricultural imports from Bulgaria and Romania after the two countries become EU members on January 1st .
" The resources are only symbolic and insufficient , but the greatest value lies in the fact that the RS government decided to get involved , " Curguz told SETimes .
The agreement was not without controversy .
Kosovo Albanian negotiators are against the continuation of talks on their future after December 10th , when the troika is due to present its report on the results of the negotiations to UN Secretary General Ban Ki @-@ moon , Surroi also told participants .
It could survive Portugal leaving . "
Outgoing Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku said he did not expect that to happen before mid @-@ January .
" The government should have a budget for the shelters and support the municipalities . "
" We expect that these funds will help in developing the infrastructure and will further bring an added value to the regional transport planning and investment co @-@ ordination , " he said .
Reforms in the areas of dealing with licenses , paying and enforcing contracts allowed the country to move up nine places .
After 2007 , the Roma issue became visibly Europe @-@ wide .
Gruevski also said people in his country felt " disappointed " over the much discussed enlargement fatigue among older EU member nations .
In 2006 , however , Croatian President Stipe Mesic attended the NAM 's Havana summit .
The president reiterated his opinion that the country should be ruled by a political government , rather than one made up of technocrats , as the parties supporting Johannis have been insisting .
" We must reach agreement in the first months of 2009 at the latest . "
Volen Siderov , the head of the ultranationalist Ataka party and the only leader of a parliamentary represented party running for the presidential post , is expected to get only 2 % of the vote , well below the 21.5 % he garnered in the first round of the last presidential elections in 2006 .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said European governments should help Greece only when it is " at the brink of bankruptcy , which it luckily is not at the moment . " [ Getty Images ]
A Bulgarian customs officer tests heroin seized at the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing with Turkey . [ Reuters ]
From now on , we will have timely and comfortable public transportation , " Skopje 's Mayor Koce Trajanovski told SETimes .
Under the deal , up to 20m euros in loans will be used to improve education , health care and employment .
The original agreement , UNSC 1244 , suggested that a referendum take place after three years , while the UN was given the authority over Kosovo 's eventual fate .
Albanian counterpart Bamir Topi supported strengthening and extending co @-@ operation throughout the region .
A letter by Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan receives a warm response from his Greek counterpart , opening the possibility for better relations between the two nations .
" I love Christmas and we always celebrate it in my house , " she said .
More than 350 guests from 70 countries are expected to attend , including UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon .
In particular , the EIB is will invest in the railway sector and support small and medium @-@ sized enterprises .
Hundreds of boutiques and shops have been closed in Greek capital for the past several months due to the economic crisis , a National Confederation of Greek Commerce study reported .
" Institutional structures are in deep need of further reforms , economic and social development must be strengthened , jobs must be created , accountability and transparency in institution @-@ building must be secured , " he said .
One of the few to back the government 's position was Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies associate Vladimir Gligorov , who said this is " the only natural decision . "
A study by Turkish researchers at Ondokuz Mayis University suggests that mobile phones used by healthcare staff may be a source of hospital infections , the daily Hurriyet reported on March 6th .
The calls stem from the leaders ' earlier predictions that a debate on Kosovo 's independence at The Hague would result in a victory for Serbia .
Did the couple stay together ?
Romania 's Constitutional Court on Wednesday ( October 15th ) upheld the constitutionality of a law awarding a 50 % pay raise to 500,000 teachers .
Filantropia also houses a parents ' school , the only one in Bucharest , which educates expectant couples and counsels pregnant women against abandoning their children .
If there is money shortage [ for repayment ] , the funds will be drawn from the sale of party property , " Kristic told SETimes .
Osama bin Laden 's deputy Egyptian Ayman al @-@ Zawahiri took over al @-@ Qaeda leadership , according to the group 's message on Islamist websites Thursday . [ Reuters ]
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica refused to meet with Ahtisaari , claiming that he no longer has the mandate to do so .
EULEX -- the largest civilian mission ever launched by the EU -- " is proof of EU 's strong commitment towards the Western Balkans , " Solana added .
Parliament members want to know more about the 2009 purchase of 22 INA stakes , which gave Hungary 's MOL a majority vote in INA .
SETimes correspondents Svetla Dimitrova in Sofia , Paul Ciocoiu in Bucharest , Maria Paravantes in Athens , Manjola Hala in Tirana , Bojana Milovanovic in Belgrade , Jusuf Ramadanovic in Sarajevo and Linda Karadaku in Pristina contributed to this report .
" Turkey attaches great importance to the protection of BiH 's territorial integrity , sovereignty and recognised borders , " Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said . [ Getty Images ]
A few days ago , the tribunal sent an arrest warrant to EULEX police , ordering the mission to ensure that Haradinaj appears in court . ( Koha Ditore , Zeri , Express , Info Press , Kosova Sot - 22 / 07 / 10 ; Tanjug , B92 , Beta , RTS - 21 / 07 / 10 )
" Montenegro is an unreformed one @-@ party state , where the interests of a small group of people , all with close links to Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic , rule with impunity at the expense of the interests of the vast majority of Montenegrin citizens , " Kovacevic told SETimes .
Yes , the state is involved , but they shouldn 't be waiting for the state to hand them their rights . "
The country makes a large contribution to KFOR , maintaining around 800 soldiers .
Macedonia tied for 100th with Argentina .
That move , according to Daniel Gros , director of the Centre for European Policy Studies , was " a slap in the face of the Commission , which should normally be doing this kind of work " on its own .
Tirana refused to launch an investigation of its own , which prompted Serbia 's war crimes prosecutor to accuse Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha and former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj of overseeing the destruction of evidence in that case .
Angry over a broken pledge to raise salaries , the major Serbian unions have threatened to go on strike .
Telekom Serbia enters BiH market
" The government has proved that it respects ... its constitutional requirement to co @-@ operate .
" The European Council agreed with the UN secretary @-@ general that the status quo in Kosovo is unsustainable and thus stressed the need to move forward towards a Kosovo settlement , which is essential for regional stability , " Reuters quoted the document drafted by EU foreign ministers earlier this week as saying .
According to a report last week by real estate experts Colliers International , the property boom in Montenegro has grown by 400 % -- fostered by investors from the UK and Russia .
Commenting on co @-@ operation between Serbia and NATO , Tadic said that parliament 's Declaration of Military Neutrality will not change during the current government 's term in office .
Meta : Albania is ready for " moderator role " in Balkans
Kosovo 's Instutute for Advanced Studies , GAP , organised a debate on the privatisation process in April , which concluded that changing the legal basis for privatisation and drafting relevant new laws is an urgent issue .
The Sava Centre 's Congress Hall cinema recently hosted a mini film festival with the title " If you 're not watching soccer , come to the movies with your girlfriends . "
Organised tours have typically taken the desperate travellers to Brussels , where their applications for asylum are rejected .
Former Milosevic aide sentenced to prison
Croatia , by contrast , imports most of its food from neighbouring countries -- Bosnia and Herzegovina , Hungary and Slovenia .
Ceku was in the Croatian capital as part of his ongoing diplomatic tour , aimed at boosting international support for Pristina 's independence aspirations .
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The confessed killer of journalist Hrant Dink was sentenced by a juvenile court in Istanbul on Monday .
Fighting organised crime and corruption is a key requirement for countries seeking to join the EU .
Bush will be the first US president to visit Albania , a trip hailed by local leaders as a historic milestone .
Italy 's Fiat to invest in Serbian auto plant
During the 1998 @-@ 99 conflict , the UCK fought the Serbian army and police .
Dink had to defend himself in court on charges of " insulting Turkishness , " for which he received a six @-@ month prison sentence in June 2006 .
Any input from the society is welcome .
" The people of Bosnia and Herzegovina have suffered much ; they need a little joy , " Ciro concluded , earning himself more than a little peace to prepare his multiethnic team for the next challenge -- in Turkey on October 11th .
" We don 't want to be moved to social housing units which are just better @-@ looking refugee centres .
KFOR soldiers remove barbed wire from the road in the village of Jagnjenica , near Zubin Potok , on December 5th . [ Reuters ]
Around 40m euros would be channelled into the financial sector , she added in an interview with Bankar magazine on Thursday ( April 3rd ) .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- Two Polish European Parliament ( EP ) member and two Greek Cypriots were arrested on Saturday ( March 12th ) for trespassing on a military area in the northern part of the divided island .
Xhidiku has a personal image of Islam , inherited from generations before him , which has " the good heart " in the centre of religious notion .
Meanwhile , Serbian President Boris Tadic has launched a diplomatic initiative directed towards Western countries in a bid to find a lasting solution for Kosovo .
According to a new In Vitro Fertilisation ( IVF ) law in Croatia , infertility treatment will only be allowed for married couples , and those who can prove they have been in a relationship for at least three years .
Kosovo remains a major area of contention , of course .
Last August , Istanbul @-@ based Kuveyt Turk Katilim Bankasi sold the country 's first sukuk or Islamic bonds , raising $ 100 million .
Bulgaria and Romania have reacted with frustration over labour market restrictions announced by British and Irish authorities this week .
Bush will be the first US president to visit Albania .
" The honeymoon in the 1990s has already been history [ for a while ] .
According to the Citizen Protection Ministry , approximately 250,000 illegal immigrants enter Greece annually .
Greek Defence Minister Evangelos Meimarakis left on Sunday ( January 28th ) for an official visit to Egypt , where he met with counterpart Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi .
She adds that around 5,000 children have taken part in Child 's Heart projects over the past eight years .
With these trials and convictions I will never find my son . "
" The involvement of US firms in such investment is a business decision , " the State Department said .
With all of the goals met under the stand by arrangement , the country has decided to begin handling its economic , fiscal and monetary policy independently .
If the number of patients is 3,000 , then the clinic must have two primary care physicians on staff to ensure an adequate level of care .
Kosovars are preparing to celebrate the holidays . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Measuring nearly 5m , they are the longest ever found on a prehistoric animal of this kind .
While in Albania , Pamuk promoted his book Istanbul , translated in Albanian by the local publishing house Skanderbeg Books .
" The most critical aspect of Serbia 's co @-@ operation is the need to apprehend the fugitives , " Serge Brammertz said , referring to Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic . [ Getty Images ]
" In industry and trade , it [ means ] better quality products ; in terms of everyday life , [ it ] means increased protection of consumers , " Bureau Director Dimitar Parnardziev told SETimes .
Besiktas fans celebrated their first championship since 2003 , the 11th in club history .
He observed the transfer together with the architect of the new museum , Bernard Tsumi , 25 ambassadors from EU @-@ member states and numerous journalists .
Kosovo faces some hard work as it plans to take its first step onto the path to the EU .
Now , definitively , the deciding one .
This led to the unfreezing of Belgrade 's interim trade pact with the EU .
According to the service , 90 % of all Greeks spent less this Christmas .
Their children , meanwhile , face the prospect of a holiday with no presents .
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Athens on Monday ( November 24th ) for a three @-@ day official visit .
Thaci was away at the time of the incident , but his wife and son were in the house .
Prices in the resort have fallen by 5 % since last year , according to the report , which looked at ten destinations in Europe and North America .
I think that team chemistry is one of the most important preconditions for a successful team .
Gracanica gets private security
Of all the structures under construction , we have sold over 60 % of the flats .
But after three days of negotiations and arguments , no resolution seems imminent .
On Friday , Gul met with Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani at the UN in New York .
By Bekim Greicevci for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 03 / 04 / 07
Ash from the erupting Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland has grounded tens of thousands of flights to and from Europe . [ Getty Images ]
The document also regulates Russia 's 60m @-@ euro debt to Macedonia , which has lingered from the time of the former Yugoslavia .
The numbers were even worse in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina , where 280,000 Croats have the right to vote but only 19 % actually did so .
But Orhan Kemal Cengiz , a leading human rights lawyer , told SETimes that the meeting marked a victory for the rule of law .
" It 's only a matter of time before freedom takes root across that troubled region .
The Fund 's projections are for world GDP to grow by 4.4 % this year and by 4.5 % in 2012 .
" Kilicdaroglu 's election ... has allowed other politicians to either join the CHP ranks or to support the party , " he said .
Zlatko Lagumdzija , leader of the main opposition Social Democratic Party , called the deal a " farce " and " an agreement for a new disagreement . "
Dodik 's recent statements in Zagreb " represent a direct confirmation of his fundamental lack of understanding of European values , such as good neighbourly relations and interethnic tolerance , " High Representative Miroslav Lajcak said in a statement .
During Thursday 's brief and tense meeting between the leaders of the three parties , Tadic reportedly told Kostunica that there was no way his party could agree to the DSS taking the top positions in the interior and transportation ministries , and at the state security agency ( BIA ) .
" Human trafficking is one of the most monstrous crimes through which the perpetrators want to set civilisation back .
On Monday ( August 1st ) , a court overturned the closure and reinstated the refinery until a higher court could rule on the issue .
Romania takes step towards visa @-@ free travel to United States
" I expect more fiscal tightening in this regard , " he said .
Filip Mlinsek of Slovenia and Swedish skier Carl Lind finished second and third with times of 1 : 45.84 and 1 : 45.92 , respectively .
" I remember those years , when beating a child because he did something was a school practice , but today it is 90 % different .
" Turkey and Kosovo have friendly and brotherly relations which stem from the depths of history , " explains Turkish Ambassador to Pristina Songul Ozan .
The European Investment Bank ( EIB ) plans to invest 400m @-@ 500m euros in Croatia during each of the next two years , Vice @-@ President Matthias Kollatz @-@ Ahnen said at a press conference in Zagreb on Monday ( April 4th ) .
Belgrade intends to harmonise the law with those in Europe .
While a law on languages that the DUI backed was excluded , a provision was made that , in the future , any law relating to language and culture would be adopted according to the Badinter Principle .
" We expect the governing party to be open to new ideas , while the opposition ought to offer concrete proposals that will enrich the debate . "
Government spokesman Cemil Cicek , who announced the measure , said it is up to Hikmet 's family to decide whether his remains should return to Turkey .
Turkey acts to improve property rights of non @-@ Muslim minorities , but restrictions remain
Josipovic seeks US support for Croatia 's EU bid
A slew of investigations has followed .
Milica Milicevic , 42 , said that all victims are equal .
All four are charged with murders , robberies and drug trafficking .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn was in Belgrade on Wednesday ( May 16th ) , becoming the first international official to pay a visit since the establishment of the country 's new government .
Rice calls for respect of Turkey 's secular democracy
" Mr. Biden is well @-@ aware of the problems in Kosovo and was one of the great men that saved Kosovo 's people , " writes Gafurr Hasani .
The Greek senior prosecutor 's office is preliminarily investigating athletes Fani Halkia and Tassos Gousis , whose positive doping @-@ test results prevented them from taking part in the Beijing Olympics .
Between him and that goal , however , stands the land issue .
In Kosovo , funds will be allocated to support the judicial system , private sector @-@ led economic development and public administration reform .
" We are now projecting real GDP growth at 1.7 % in 2011 and 0.7 % in 2012 . "
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" If we want to develop elite tourism , we must improve our service sector , " said Ivanovic .
" We would not have taken up this project in the first place unless we had badly needed this road , " Danut Buhaescu , mayor of Uricani , told SETimes .
My point was to keep the continuity and dynamism , " Erdogan said .
Erdogan also met with Libyan counterpart Baghdadi Mahmudi .
Dzaferovic hopes that the state parliament will adopt the report of the commission and will extend the mandate of political representatives .
German author Johann Gunther promoted his latest book , Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants , in Pristina on Thursday ( October 16th ) .
And they have no legitimacy with the people to try it again , so they came up with [ the municipal election boycott ] , " Becic said .
November 20th is the target date because the EU Council of Ministers is to decide on enlargement in mid @-@ December .
Shops in Croatia may stay open later during the summer . [ File ]
Other items frequently bought online include CDs , jewelry , books and computer equipment .
The team has high hopes of distinguishing itself in Beijing .
The European Commission ( EC ) warns that BiH will be unable to conduct accession talks if it fails to conduct a census soon .
The old complex matches the grey blocks of flats of the district , notorious in the 1990s for its gangs and drug dealers .
By Blerta Foniqi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 31 / 10 / 06
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari . [ Getty Images ]
Southeast European interior ministers gathered on Thursday ( October 12th ) for a two @-@ day meeting in Budva , Montenegro .
" That importance is all the greater , because Germany is probably the most stable economy and the backbone of the entire eurozone at a time of deep economic crisis , " Simic said .
SETimes : What are the main problems facing the people of Strpce ?
She surrendered to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) in January 2001 to face charges of genocide , extermination , murder , persecution , deportation and inhumane acts .
This means that we need to establish legal communication between Serbs and Albanians and between Belgrade and Pristina .
Split is the second Croatian town to host such a centre after Varazdin .
" I believe this is an important signal of European solidarity and our determination to treat all member states equally , " he said .
" Private spending is now at the level of sociological madness , " he says .
He was also put in charge of co @-@ operation with Luxembourg , the other city chosen as Cultural Capital for this year .
The majority of employers follow safety regulations , fearing large fines , but also trying to avoid job and profit losses , " Bunusevac told SETimes .
Corruption and fraud accompanied the switch to a liberalised economy .
Both the SNS and the Democratic Party of Serbia , led by former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , say that the " defence of territorial integrity and the sovereignty of Serbia " is their policy .
Among the strategies discussed was the creation of a database listing the existing procedures in participant countries related to different types of crime , and formation of a network of contact persons .
According to polls , parliament is the least trusted institution in the country .
Others , like Faton Deliu , use Twitter instead of Facebook .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey , Romania talk energy
But in reality , he said , these are only the tip of the iceberg .
Hungary , which was given the second @-@ highest score of 2.09 , fell in the same group with Turkey .
Among 50 million citizens in the Balkans who move freely nowadays -- without visas towards the European Union -- there are only two million citizens of the Republic of Kosovo who do not have such a right .
The United States is currently negotiating only with Poland and Czech Republic on a missile shield system .
The Macedonian NGO Open Your Windows unveiled a project aimed at providing the disabled with access to computer systems and programmes .
But there was no pressure to the extent that would seriously jeopardise the implementation of the law , and many officials have acted according to our decisions , i.e. according to the measures we issued .
Analysts say last week 's ruling suggests the court in Strasbourg has lost its patience .
While the three non @-@ Muslim Turkish minorities -- Jews , Armenians and Greeks -- enjoy equal rights under the Turkish Constitution , they have faced periodic discrimination .
Notably , many of those responsible for previously committed election related offences and violence remain to be held accountable . "
Ahtisaari , in his proposal , said it had accomplished its goals but left it to NATO to decide on the timing of its dissolution .
News of the shooting spree shocked relatives in Talovic 's home village in BiH .
One of the highlights was a ten @-@ minute version of the song " Rocket Man , " featuring a flamboyant piano solo and a psychedelic climax accompanied by space @-@ themed visual effects .
Cornel Penescu , the owner of FC Arges , is thought to have bribed top referees in order to secure favourable outcomes for his team .
His statement came ten days after leaders of the 25 @-@ nation bloc decided to freeze membership talks with Ankara on eight of the 35 negotiating chapters , in response to Turkey 's refusal to open its ports and airports to traffic from Cyprus .
Not long after Dink 's murder , Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk left Turkey , saying he feared for his life .
That smog has chemical content and is cloud shaped , often noticeable in some Albanian cities .
The Balkan Physical Union 's 1st International Physics Festival and Inter @-@ University Physics Project Competition wrapped up on September 7th in the Turkish seaside resort of Bodrum .
The museum includes more than 5,000 paintings and sculptures from 1,750 artists representing 62 countries and claims to have one of the most interesting and comprehensive contemporary arts collections in Southeast Europe .
He participated in key meetings in Western capitals and the Middle East , as Erdogan 's personal envoy .
Greek Education Minister Evripidis Stylianidis inaugurated on Friday ( February 1st ) the first children and teenager 's books exhibition in Athens .
Cvetkovic also attended a Serbian @-@ Slovak business forum .
Among numerous cultural treasures , mediaeval churches and archaeological sites , Split boasts the 1,700 @-@ year @-@ old Diocletian 's Palace .
Located close to Russia , the Middle East and Western Europe , the Balkans are almost fated by geography to play a key role in the energy landscape of the 21st century .
UNMIK was not consulted and has distanced itself from it , officials from Spain , current holder of the rotating EU , were quoted as saying Monday .
Many Roma and their families lack identification . [ File ]
With Croatians worried about the state of the world 's finances , Prime Minister Ivo Sanader has decided the public sector should set a good example .
Numerous companies also failed to verify the compatibility of their accounting software with that of the PRO in time .
A tardy reaction would have the biggest impact on " the economy and the people 's well @-@ being , " said Shkeqim Cani , former governor of the Bank of Albania .
Dritan Xhengo , 35 , has been operating a tourist agency in Tirana for eight years now .
" International conflicts cannot be solved by force , violence and violations of international law , " he said .
The sentence was handed to him in October last year at the end of a separate trial against him and three others related to embezzlement at Privredna Banka Srpsko Sarajevo after the war .
" We do not interfere in relations between two countries -- that is up to Russia and Belarus or Russia and Ukraine to deal with .
Another senior party official , Murat Mercan , described Gul as a statesman with great experience .
The Serbian president is not the first regional official to issue such a statement .
Macedonia will be represented by 450 books of culture , historical literature and poetry at the 23rd International Book Fair in Moscow .
What strikes visitors the most when visiting the country is the near total absence of international brand names .
The president of Skopje 's Basic Court 1 , however , said the procedure was completely legal .
" Our security is indivisible .
" Winter floods are likely to increase in maritime regions and flash floods are likely to increase throughout Europe , " the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) said in its Climate Change 2007 assessment .
Independence celebrations at Skopje 's Macedonia Square . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
Serbian officials have denounced the launch of the new , NATO @-@ backed Kosovo Security Force as " totally unacceptable . "
This serves to heighten the influence of both the party leaders and the parties ' major campaign slogans .
Nineteen @-@ year @-@ old student Marko Bjelinski , meanwhile , told SETimes that Tadic 's gesture was too little , too late .
" It took us about seven months to secure the financing . "
In Bulgaria , which began celebrating the heritage of Sts . Cyril and Methodius during the Ottoman yoke , May 24th is a public holiday , known as the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture , and Slavonic Literature .
" Serbs were in panic @-@ stricken flight , not by accident but by design , " Tieger said on Tuesday .
This is potentially the biggest hurdle for the Albanian majority , as the Ahtisaari package creates a fairly decentralised state with a number of new municipalities designed to accommodate Serb demands .
In terms of the number of children born each year , Serbia is close to the bottom among European countries .
In reaction to this , the party has staged a boycott , with elected officials refusing either to enter parliament or to take the oath of office .
Ihtiman , a small Bulgarian municipality , has become the first in the country to introduce electronic capability for its administrative services .
" Macedonia chose reforms and recognised the change which began in 2006 , " Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said in his victory speech .
" To be fair , BiH is a source of terrorist threats .
" I was young when he was deposed , but I remember he ruled over a society with entirely different values from the one we live in today ... I have the feeling this is what Romania needs these days . "
As of Friday ( June 10th ) , the count had reached 2,800 .
" In this country , from the perspective of academic freedom , I believe the most important development is that topics that are sensitive in the context of Turkish nationalism , like the Armenian and Kurdish problem , can now be debated in a public setting , " he explains to SETimes .
" We will not allow the EU entry process to break our backs .
" Unemployment , poverty and the country 's foreign debts rose at least twice during the AKP 's years [ in ] governance , while the opposition was silenced , and it can 't last like that , " Ates added .
If the negotiations are not successful , increased VAT will be the only alternative to fill in budget gaps .
The Dogan Group owns nearly 50 % of the Turkish media sector , including dailies like Hurriyet , Milliyet and Radikal , TV channels Kanal D and Star TV and CNNTurk , in partnership with Time @-@ Warner .
" All the politicians know a lot about each other and have ' business relations ' which encourage them to keep quiet and not mind each other 's business . "
Aside from GERB 's 117 deputies , another 35 lawmakers representing the nationalist Ataka party and the right @-@ wing Blue Coalition are expected to support the move .
Fellow student Betim Deva thinks the proposal is unlikely to satisfy either side completely .
A small group of Serbs protested in front of a mobile polling station in Leposavic and a poll centre was attacked in Leposavic .
" Ever since the arrest of Ratko Mladic , we have witnessed growing pressure by Washington and Brussels to condition more concretely Serbia 's EU integration through establishing good neighbourly relations with Kosovo .
It is expected to open in 2013 and to yield 33 % windmill capacity , above the European average .
" I am leaving politics , but politics will always be a part of me .
The turmoil has further hurt Kosovo 's already languishing economy .
" We supply the electric power demand today by import and country production .
Organisers are seeking international support for the idea .
The country 's political situation has been deteriorating since the October 2006 general elections , with its leading politicians fanning nationalist emotions .
" Today the lads played like Greeks ; this is what we want to see , regardless of whether we lose every game , " Marinos from Melbourne said outside the stadium .
Citizens are helping to turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into nutrient @-@ rich fertiliser , on a potentially huge scale .
Again , a bannock bread with a coin is split .
Military service will no longer be mandatory in Albania . [ Getty Images ]
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade --24 / 09 / 09
Michael Gunter , the secretary @-@ general of the EU Turkey Civic Commission and author of several books on the Kurds , says the disqualifications may spark more trouble .
He was born in Sarajevo in 1964 and later graduated from the Sarajevo Faculty of Law and the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington .
A team of US and Albanian archeologists found a 2,400 @-@ year @-@ old Greek storage jar , or amphora , among 60 ceramic vessels believed to be part of a sunken shipment on Albania 's Adriatic seabed .
Macedonian government backs electoral changes
A spate of violent or sexual crimes in Italy attributed in the last few weeks to Romanian immigrants has reignited xenophobic feelings a year after a similar situation .
The vote failed however due to low turnout .
The Global Competitiveness Index 2006 assesses the economic conditions in 125 countries around the world .
One on the exchange of classified information was signed on May 26th , while the document on Serbia 's participation in EU crisis management missions was signed on Wednesday ( June 8th ) .
" We are a new state so it would be a perfect chance to show the world that in Kosovo , are a lot of young people who really can do good things . "
In response , Andan said he has been deprived of his human rights .
One topic on their agenda was Turkey 's initiative to build a platform for stability and co @-@ operation in the Caucasus and measures for its implementation .
While the public awaits a legal resolution , the media questioned the protocol 's substance .
The candidates are Austria 's Meixner Vermessung zt Gmbh , Croatia 's Geofoto , the Italian firms Compagnia Generale Ripreseaeree and SMA Basilicata , IGN France International , Israel 's Operational Management Crisis Containment System and the Japanese @-@ Finnish consortium Pasco @-@ FINMAP .
Tose Proeski 's dream of reconciliation : can it come true ?
However , the leaders from the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) , Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) , Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) , Serbian Democratic Party ( SDS ) , Croatian Democratic Union 1990 ( HDZ1990 ) and Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( HDZBiH ) were again unable to resolve the political impasse .
However , he added , the bloc can help improve the negotiations process between the Turkish and Greek communities on the divided island .
Recalling that Turkey backed its northern neighbour 's admission into NATO in 2004 , he said he expected reciprocal support from Sofia for his country 's bid to join the Union , in line with the principles of solidarity within the Euro @-@ Atlantic community .
In Bulgaria and Montenegro , for example , real estate prices per square meter drastically increased immediately after the liberalisation .
Turnout , at 67 % , was comparatively low for Turkey , where the figure is normally over 80 % .
" Parliament requests the government to reach agreement with the EU that no EU mission may enter Serbian territory or Kosovo , without a corresponding UN Security Council resolution . "
The plans , however , have drawn strong criticism from civic and environmental organisations .
Croatia hopes to conclude the EU negotiation process by the end of the year . [ Reuters ]
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in the Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina -- 20 / 10 / 11
To sum up : excess liquidity , over @-@ borrowing , massive leveraging by hedge funds , lack of transparency and poor supervision ( ironically , in advanced countries ) , underestimated risks , improper valuation of investments and lax credit conditions have brought about the conditions for new financial tremors .
By Artan Mustafa for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 15 / 11 / 07
He theorised the inconsistency might stem from the government 's success at promoting its own image .
Also this week : Bulgaria 's world ice dancing champions win a bronze medal at the European Figure Skating Championships , and Montenegro joins UEFA .
Kyprianou said that Cypriot President Demetris Christofias is committed to finding a solution to the decades @-@ old issue , stressing that Turkey is key to resolving the matter .
Prosecutors say he was arrested in the village of Trošanj and murdered by Janković and his men .
The effort is being financed by the eparchy itself and by the Serb Orthodox Church .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 09 / 09 / 11
The remains of a rubber boat used by migrants washed up on shore . [ Getty Images ]
US diplomat and Dayton Accord architect Richard Holbrooke arrived on Sunday ( September 7th ) in Kosovo .
" It is our duty to persuade these young people , who are so intelligent and diligent , to stay and work in Serbia , " said Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic . [ Getty Images ]
He reiterated that Serbia would neither implicitly nor explicitly recognise Kosovo .
He says business between extremist organisations takes place at the King Fahd Mosque in the capital .
" Today 's meetings gave a serious push to the project , " the head of the Russian energy giant said after meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov .
" I can describe this election process as the best ever for the country , " CEC head Arben Ristani said .
" Serbia currently recycles 7 % to 8 % of communal waste -- glass , wood , paper , plastic , and metal .
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for Kosovo 's future offers the only possible solution to the province 's status issue , the prime ministers of Bulgaria and Croatia said following talks in Zagreb on Wednesday .
Citizens of Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia will be able to travel to most of Europe without visas as of December 19th , EU interior ministers decided during a meeting in Brussels on Monday ( November 30th ) .
Discussions focused on cultural and social aspects of the Bulgarian Cyrillic alphabet following Bulgaria 's entry to the EU in January .
Meanwhile , Romanian Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu remarked that 40 % of the suspects wanted by Romanian authorities are in Italy , because extradition is difficult .
She was originally charged with using her influence to illegally allocate a state @-@ owned apartment to her grandchild 's babysitter in 2000 .
I don 't think it 's good to say , ' If you finish your job , you will be , in 2011 , a member . ' No deadlines about when we will become a member of the EU . "
Six weeks after voters went to the polls , controversies continue to weigh on the process amid accusations that how the vote was held in many places influenced the results in favour of one candidate or another .
Covic was freed after a group of friends posted bail amounting to 1,584,182 euros .
There is not doubt any longer the barricades and all that the Serbs in northern Kosovo enjoyed is not linked to Serbia 's EU candidacy .
Antakya is the largest city in the province of Hatay , and , like many urban areas , has developed as a centre of diversity .
It is an advantage and we wonder whether the equity in these elections , among the competitors , is respected , " he added .
Brazil has won the World Cup a record five times , and they are the only team to have played in every tournament . [ Getty Images ]
Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said he expects the GDP to shrink by 4 % by the end of the year .
Setimes : How could independence affect Macedonia and its relations with Serbia ?
Bucharest sees both geopolitical and economic benefits from joining the new US missile shield system , despite criticism from neighbouring Russia .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader 's visit to Washington brought strong messages of support from US President George W. Bush and administration officials .
Azeri Economic Development Minister Heydar Babayev met with Greek Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas on Thursday ( August 2nd ) in Baku .
Science and technology : Romanians part of " Big Bang " project
By contrast , Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic blasted Skopje 's decision to extend recognition , saying it undermined Macedonia 's relations with Serbia at a time when they had just begun to improve .
Milorad Dodik , who served as RS prime minister over the past four years , has repeatedly threatened to call a referendum on the entity 's secession from BiH .
Their second trial ended in Tripoli on November 4th , with the prosecution demanding the death penalty .
The peace process remained deadlocked until September 2008 , when Christofias and Talat launched a new round of direct , UN @-@ sponsored negotiations amid high hopes that an agreement would be reached by the end of last year .
But we have been reserved and we still are , especially regarding the creation of mono @-@ ethnic municipalities ... We want to integrate the communities , and the creation of mono @-@ ethnic municipalities is in opposition to this , " he said .
Russians drive Bulgaria 's Black Sea coast property market
Stari Grad Plain on the Croatian island of Hvar on Monday ( July 7th ) joined the UNESCO World Heritage List along with five other European sites .
Police confirmed they have forwarded the case to the state prosecutor , who would soon press charges .
Trafficking humans is also used for the purposes of labour exploitation , to use the victims to commit criminal acts , forced begging and forced marriage .
The number portability is considered an opportunity to increase competition in the market where four operators are active .
The deal reportedly also focuses on the legal status of the Brcko district and the state property issue .
A little girl , 5 or 6 years old , stands in front of a small shop run by her mother , Arbnora , a Kosovo Albanian .
Foremost among these is the presence of Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) bases in northern Iraq .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 24 / 03 / 09
He says he feels somewhat ashamed as he searches through ads on the agency 's window .
Kosovo officials oppose idea on northern Kosovo status
" Every Muslim abhors this type of speech and way of thinking .
Officials in Turkey are worried about instability next door for one very big reason .
" University of Pristina has enough space for the current number of students .
Earlier this year , Bulgaria 's State Energy and Water Regulation Commission ( SEWRC ) approved a 5.16 % hike of natural gas prices as of July 1st , well below the 19.6 % Bulgargaz was seeking .
Several policemen have been suspended for disobedience and failing to respect authority .
Also in cultural and sports news : Athens hosts the International Digital Film Festival , and a reading campaign spreads throughout Bulgaria .
" The museum is as it was and the archeological site will not have any problem , " Culture Minister George Voulgarakis said after an all @-@ out effort was made to save ancient Olympia .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic travels to Washington on Tuesday ( December 15th ) , where he will meet US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other officials .
That document should have the strength of an international agreement , because it will be obligatory for all parties .
A woman casts her ballot in the village of Komorane , where revoting took place Sunday ( January 9th ) . [ Reuters ]
An opinion poll conducted by the Alpha Research agency in the wake of the March 11th 9.0 @-@ magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan showed that public support for the project has shrunk to 51 % , down from 75 % in 2007 .
" As Greek Cypriots also have some problems getting enough water resources , they will also demand to benefit from the project in the future , although not immediately , " she said .
The first stage of the project will encompass 31 schools .
Economic reform there naturally hinges on settling the province 's political future .
Finance Minister Kikis Kazamias explained on Wednesday ( December 21st ) that the first step in the process would be to turn the stock exchange into a stock company .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 23 / 04 / 07
Romanians went to the polls Sunday ( November 30th ) for the country 's sixth parliamentary elections since the end of communism .
Its assets are valued at 150m euros , although this figure jumps to 400m euros if the reserved landing time slots at international airports are factored in .
Saranda , a coastal town in Albania , is listed among the world 's top five tourism investment sites in a list published Wednesday ( July 8th ) by the British international investment network , Write About Property .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 13 / 10 / 08
The web site is currently running petitions on property rights and waste management .
He refrained from criticising either the use of force by Iranian security forces or the allegations of ballot fraud , instead praising the " dynamic climate " and high turnout during the poll .
The negotiating teams from Belgrade and Pristina started consultations Wednesday ( February 21st ) in Vienna on all aspects of the draft proposal for the Kosovo status settlement , unveiled earlier this month .
" Belgrade will be asked to fulfil all agreements with Pristina , and there is also the demand that institutions in northern Kosovo are abolished .
He also said that if violence erupts in Kosovo and KFOR proves unable to protect the local Serbs , the Serbian Army stands ready -- with the approval of the authorised international institutions -- to " aid and protect the endangered population . "
Under Turkish law , a presidential candidate needs to obtain two @-@ thirds majority support in the first two ballots to win the post .
He reiterated Washington 's support for the efforts of Ahtisaari , who the Serbian government attacked Monday as being pro @-@ Albanian .
Diplomatic Diary : Pope Benedict XVI visits Turkey
However , it remains very difficult to establish precisely when they settled down on Romanian territory .
By Gelu Trandafir for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 05 / 04 / 07
Some are accusing the authorities of rejecting possible firefighting assistance from Greece on political grounds .
Libya has been criticised by international rights watchdogs and others for ignoring scientific evidence showing that the outbreak of the HIV infection at the Al @-@ Fateh Hospital in Benghazi predated the defendants ' 1998 arrival by at least a year .
" I have a problem signing a law that I will then challenge at the constitutional court .
President Gul approves new Turkish cabinet
" Also , it will be insisted that the information that entities present to the Council of Ministers is more precise and has a weight in order to ensure political support for the process , " Haris Abaspahic , adviser to Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Prime Minister Nermin Niksic , told SETimes .
Fire Chief Mladen Jurin and Sibenik @-@ Knin County Firefighting Commander Drazen Slavica resigned after the tragedy because they felt " morally responsible . "
The highest @-@ ranked among them is Croatia , at 68th , followed by Bulgaria and Serbia , which share the 80th position with Chile and Paraguay .
The passing of last September 's referendum on a package of constitutional amendments signaled popular support for a new civilian constitution . [ Reuters ]
According to the organisation , the average capital adequacy of the companies in the country 's banking sector is 18 % , versus 12 % in the EU .
Dink was prosecuted on charges of " denigrating Turkishness " due to an article describing the killings of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians during World War I as " genocide , " which is not the official Turkish position on the issue .
Kosovo readies for snap poll
" When this committee was formed , I forecast that nothing will happen and unfortunately , my forecast was true .
" Big Brother teaches us to become voyeurs and exhibitionists -- people for whom nothing is holy -- and to sell everything for money ... this is sociological and psychological pornography , " he objects .
Hoxhaj : Regarding the integration process , Kosovo cannot remain an isolated country .
On November 18th , The Hague @-@ based court ruled that it has the jurisdiction to examine a Croatian lawsuit accusing Serbia of repeated violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention during the 1991 @-@ 1995 war between the two countries .
The programme includes nine films grouped under the title " Beats From Above . "
Ismet Bajramovic , the president of the Confederation of Bosnian Independent Trade Unions told SETimes that his organisation would not stand for a VAT increase , as it would lead to further layoffs .
" If the election date is at the end of this year , it might be that in the Contact Group there is a will to reconsider the timetable , and maybe it will mean that my proposal -- which is under preparation -- would be presented only after the elections , " Ahtisaari said in an interview with Finland 's public broadcaster , YLE , on Tuesday ( October 3rd ) .
Campaign posters of the far @-@ right Swiss People 's Party , which supported the ban on building new minarets , plaster the central station in Zurich . [ Getty Images ]
By Biljana Pekusic and Klaudija Lutovska for Southeast European Times in Belgrade and Skopje -- 19 / 01 / 12
Thousands attend Patriarch Pavle 's funeral
He said talks between Belgrade and Pristina could resume on certain issues but added that the most important goal would be preventing Kosovo 's partition .
The task force would target corruption and organised crime . [ File ]
After 18 months abroad , Bulgaria 's Panagyurishte treasure returns from Japan .
Ivanov and colleague Anton Kril have been working on the project for ten years .
Balboa was a logical choice for the monument , the association members say .
" We are thinking about what we should do if the crisis spills from Greece into other euro countries , " agencies quoted a German government officials as telling British daily Financial Times .
He dismissed rumours that Mitrovic is sick due to drug use , saying that opiates can 't cause aplastic anemia , a type of bone marrow failure .
International diplomats gathered at a 19th century Ottoman palace in downtown Istanbul on Friday ( January 21st ) to discuss Iran 's controversial nuclear programme .
The Mostar @-@ based company Amitea will invest 7.9m euros in the construction of four mini @-@ hydropower plants in the municipality of Konjic , Bosnia and Herzegovina.Under the deal , construction must be completed in 2 years .
Despite support by both the EU and the United States , the project remains grounded .
As the situation worsened , Suica asked all able men to join the hundreds of professional firefighters struggling to put out the blaze as it threatened to engulf houses .
" We are aware that we only follow the most important Christian Orthodox traditions , " Nada says , explaining that the recent communist regime curtailed religious activities .
Turkey , for example , is still grappling with the issue of civilian control over the military .
" The constitution is the key , " Barkey emphasised .
" I 'm primarily referring to certain technical standards , such as travel documents , introduction of visa and information systems in our diplomatic @-@ consular missions , civilian border control , gradual withdrawal of military forces from the borders , as well as the task of border @-@ police training for the implementation of these standards , " she explained .
After almost nine years of service , the Kosovo Protection Corps ( KPC ) ended its mission at midnight on Wednesday ( January 21st ) .
Dink 's widow , Rakel , accepted the award at a ceremony in Vienna .
He said the decision " is not what Serbia expected . "
From my perspective , co @-@ ordination with Croatia was fantastic , " he said .
The EU People programme -- along with the Seventh Framework Programme and Marie Curie Actions -- is funding a range of opportunities for working scientists to return to and remain in Europe .
But Greece , a member of the Alliance since 1952 , has threatened to veto such a decision if the dispute over the name of its northern neighbour is not resolved .
With close to 90 % of the votes counted , the hard @-@ line National Unity Party ( UBP ) grabbed 43.9 % of the vote , while the incumbent Republican Turkish Party ( CTP ) got only 29.3 % .
" Politics and sports are separate , " Minister of Youth and Sports Suat Kilic says .
Organisers of a Kotor festival set their sights high , while Podgorica locals hope a new venue for culture vultures will help transform the capital 's image .
Macedonian Health Minister Bujar Osmani addressed an e @-@ health conference in Barcelona organised by the Spanish EU presidency on March 16th .
In fact , Ljubuski 's wine , cheese and ham traditions match the town 's long historical presence , which stretches back at least to 1444 and possibly much earlier .
Copies of a new book by Sik were confiscated from its publisher , and both men have been jailed pending trial .
A recent report by the OSCE , which will have 25 observers monitoring the elections across the country , warns the campaign has been dominated by the referendum issue .
Complicating the situation further is the often tense relationship between Turkey 's ruling party and the country 's military , which sees itself as the guardian of the secular state .
This past summer , the debate over the impact of the global financial crisis heated up .
But he may have his work cut out for him .
The portal offers about 50 services to companies and individuals , Minister Jasna Matic said .
" Neither the scientific nor the practical parameters and calculations allow for such a large percentage of Albanians .
Although scoring slightly better than Bulgaria and Romania in this specific category , Croatia , which has an overall score of 7.04 , also got its worst mark ( 5.63 ) for political culture .
Visitors from Kosovo comprise the bulk of the tourists .
Apartment scandal shakes FBiH
Also in business news : More than 9 % of Serbia 's population lives below the poverty level , and the amount of money expatriates are sending home to Kosovo declines .
" Only [ constitutional ] articles other than the ones that are regulating the foundations of the state , can be amended , " Tezic said after the meeting .
By early September , wildfires in Albania , Bulgaria , Croatia and Turkey scorched a total of 16,370 ha of land , according to the JRC 's newsletter .
Officials say they had been proposed previously and were rejected .
Josipovic took the presidential oath before a thousand guests and ten fellow presidents from Southeast Europe .
At present , NATO has approximately 16,000 troops in Kosovo .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 12 / 10 / 09 Photos by Nikola Barbutov
" I donated a number of toys and books that my former boyfriend gave me for our anniversaries in the years we spent together .
After World War II and the exile of the Karadjordjevic family from Serbia , the building served as the Museum of the People 's Fight for Freedom .
Spiric and Sanader also opened a business forum , attended by representatives of about 50 Croatian and 80 BiH companies .
By Gelu Trandafir for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 04 / 01 / 07
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed support for Croatia 's EU accession after meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader in Berlin on April 8th .
One manager of a seaside campground in the Peloponnese told SETimes that there has been a 50 % decline in customers compared to last year , with most staying for one or two nights instead of three or five .
The missile defence plan should top the NATO summit agenda . [ Reuters ]
Turkish Cypriots wait to vote at a polling station in Kyrenia on Sunday ( April 19th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The government is determined to turn Turkey into a first @-@ class democracy , Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on Saturday .
Crvenkovski said his country advocates a fair compromise in the dispute with Greece , but said this " does not depend on us only . "
We will all be present in this effort . "
India 's first unmanned mission to the moon , Chandrayaan 1 , launched early Wednesday ( October 22nd ) . [ AFP ]
With maybe three reliable mammogram machines in the entire country , bribes and delays rampant in the public health sector and private medical care too expensive for the average Kosovo citizen , female patients tend to discover their cancer late , when treatment is more difficult and less likely to succeed .
Religion was never a problem .
Bulgaria and Romania 's entry does not mean the end to reforms , as the two countries are joining the Union under the strictest conditions an acceding nation has ever faced .
German investor could join Belene project
The assistance that helped her achieve this goal came through a joint programme that began in 2004 .
The facility , created by Nikos Efthymiadis , is operated by a computer .
Although Tadic is also opposed to Kosovo 's independece , he believes that his country 's future lies in the EU and has expressed support for the interim pact on political dialogue , free trade , visa liberalisation and educational exchanges .
" Their primary objective is to support their families in Kosovo , which [ in turn ] contributes to a lower level of poverty [ in the country ] , " says Krasniqi .
We 're proud to have had them . "
The annual production of the facility , which will be located in the Slavonski Brod harbour , will be up to 150,000 tonnes .
" The operation carried out last night by the Kosovo authorities was not helpful .
Talks covered bilateral co @-@ operation and Croatia 's EU membership bid .
The Nazi criminals are in prisons , while the communist ones , who are maybe even guiltier , stay rich and free , " " Ticu " Dumitrescu told Southeast European Times just a few months before his death .
" We are investing in the future , in the development of Serbia .
Head of state meets with Biden and Clinton ; integration described as crucial for region .
A new law has triggered angry reactions in Slovakia , Ukraine and Romania .
Loan guarantors face dire straits in BiH
" What seems particularly important at the time being is how the region could better benefit from the structural and cohesion funds within the EU 's new budget , " Vesela Cherneva , spokesperson of the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry , told SETimes .
Although early , many are getting ready for Orthodox Christmas .
" Be sure that we will shape the future altogether .
The Group of 10 ( G10 ) -- Turkey , Australia , Canada , Chile , Japan , Germany , Mexico , the Netherlands , Poland and the United Arab Emirates -- met late in April to push the global community " to work towards achieving nuclear disarmament and a strengthening of the international non @-@ proliferation regime . "
Former Culture Minister Antonis Samaras and Thessaloniki prefect Panayiotis Psomiadis are also in the running .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski condemned Sunday 's incident , saying no one should exploit the issue for private or political gains .
However , passers @-@ by are required to register with customs and have a photocopy taken of their driver 's license .
SETimes : What are the main changes brought about by the new law on public administration ?
The gross foreign currency reserves are 1.537 billion euros .
" But the hard part will be to get people to change attitudes .
He is Slobodan Uzelac of the Independent Serb Democratic Party ( SDSS ) .
Around 1.7 million people registered to vote in Sunday 's election for the 120 @-@ seat parliament .
The sound of our footsteps caused lizards to scurry from their shady spots .
Zbogar was speaking on the sidelines of the EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg .
However , he praised the fact that the victims were presented as individuals .
He considers Spain 's Villareal a favourite in the group but does not underestimate the other opponents .
" We were careful with every single euro ...
This is critical if Albania is to make the most of its incredible potential for tourism on its lengthy coast .
This has raised serious doubts about Croatia 's chances of wrapping up its entry talks by the end of this year , so that it can enter the EU as its 28th member in 2011 .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin affirmed bilateral economic co @-@ operation during a meeting on June 19th in Moscow .
The political divisions Turkey has been facing for months led to a slowdown in the pace of EU @-@ required reforms .
Ivica Racan , one of the strongest potential challengers to Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , has dropped out of politics due to a cancer diagnosis .
Greece doesn 't offer that as the same level of other countries yet , " he said .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey , BiH to boost co @-@ operation
" I think that constitutional solutions are on a high level regarding human and minority rights .
Welles used to tell her that she was like a gift to him , she explained to the large audience at the unveiling of the sculpture .
" Albania has achieved progress on the visa issue , " Frattini said .
Turkish bloggers chime in on cross @-@ border operations against PKK
The community wants religion added to public school curricula , for girls to be allowed to wear veils in school , and for more infrastructure to be built for the Islamic Community , he said .
Released last month , the 2010 report on global Human Rights Practices documents a wide range of problems , including overcrowded prisons , corruption , discrimination against members of vulnerable groups , mistreatment by police and human trafficking .
Bujar Bukoshi , who served as prime minister of Kosovo 's government @-@ in @-@ exile during the Milosevic era , looks at the big picture . " Kosovo 's challenges since independence are very substantial , " he told SETimes .
Although this article includes a provision that expression of thought intended to criticise should not constitute a crime , it has repeatedly been used to prosecute non violent opinions expressed by journalists , writers , publishers , academics and human rights activists , " the EC said .
The country should target euro adoption no later than 2014 and even sooner if possible , Boc stressed .
Business : Albania 's coast among cleanest , safest
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who has repeatedly threatened to call a referendum on his entity 's secession from BiH , revived the idea after the International Court of Justice ruled in July that Kosovo 's 2008 declaration of independence did not violate international law .
LDK leader Isa Mustafa urged his supporters to be patient .
( Various sources - 20 / 09 / 06 - 27 / 09 / 06 )
SETimes correspondents Marko Biocina in Zagreb and Ivana Jovanovic in Belgrade contributed to this report .
Five days before the start of his trial on October 26th , Karadzic , who is acting as his own attorney , sent a letter to presiding Judge O @-@ Gon Kwon , saying he would not participate in the process , because it was not ready to begin .
Economic analysts are not happy with the decision , saying that the government should commit to the savings all the way .
The Serbian government has accepted an IMF loan six times larger than what it accepted in January .
Corruption costs the bloc an estimated 120 billion euro per year , officials say .
Instead , hundreds of millions were squandered on village sewage projects that are not part of any EU obligation .
Romanian tennis player Elena Bogdan , paired with Thailand 's Thai Noppawan Lertcheewakarn , won the Girls ' Doubles final at the 2009 French Open at Roland Garros on Saturday ( June 6th ) .
Late last year , police arrested Serbian Supreme Court judge Ljubomir Vuckovic , who was charged with helping to reduce sentences given to the members of a criminal group .
" It seems to me that Djindjic was murdered precisely because of his aim to make changes in Serbia very radical and quick , " Matkovic said .
" This research work has introduced a computational algorithm for effectively addressing and optimising computational time and risk assessment . ... it will contribute to better understanding and consequently better prevention of cardiovascular disease , " the team concluded in the International Journal of Knowledge Engineering and Soft Data Paradigms .
Mustafa : I think the LDK should be much more open to new comings in the party , to young people , the young generation that seems missing from the party .
Zagreb 's NATO bid won more support , with 46.8 % of those favouring it and 37.5 % opposing it .
" We depend on hydro power , and this means that in some periods we will face problems .
The Serbian Progressive Party New Serbia , Sandzak Democratic Party , the Party of Democratic Action of Sandzak , the Liberal Democratic Party , Social Democratic Party of Serbia , the United Regions of Serbia and the Coalition for Sumadija will be investigated .
The national currency , the dinar , has plummeted against the euro since the beginning of the year .
The former president 's wife , Dagmar , was present when he passed away .
These changes have made them runner @-@ up in the region and seventh globally in terms of reforms .
The opposition , though , warns against the danger of entrenching the DPS as a ruling party and opening Montenegro to the risk of corruption and organised crime .
Their deteriorating relations sank to a new low last week , when the prime minister renewed his proposal for the withdrawal of Romania 's 600 @-@ strong contingent from Iraq -- a move Basescu opposes .
Two @-@ thirds of young people have never visited even one country that is part of this Schengen zone , " said Bocevski , who also heads the European integration programme in Macedonia .
Arber Beka , Kosovo Police spokesperson , told SETimes that the arrests were related to the attempts of Serbia to hold elections in Kosovo .
To increase the number of computer and internet users in Macedonia , the government has been implementing a programme called " Macedonia : Country of Computer Experts . "
Instead , the EU should take over direct supervision of the country , adopting a new policy to ensure that peace implementation and BiH 's progress towards European integration remain on track .
Speaking at the roundtable , attended by representatives of the government , parliament , the judiciary , the academia and NGOs , Tacheva called for legislative changes to allow the dismissal of magistrates whose rulings prompt human rights lawsuits against Bulgaria in Strasbourg .
Dusan Janjic , head of the Forum for Ethnic Relations , believes that Serbia 's ties with EULEX are influenced by Belgrade 's determination to move ahead with the European integration process .
The song received 23,000 votes from the viewers , twice as much as the runner @-@ up , " Save Their Lives , " by Luminita Anghel .
But Erdogan personally greeted Benedict as he stepped off his plane at Ankara 's Esenboga Airport .
Kukan : dialogue , not barricades
However , studies show that Kosovo has a limited potential in the field of hydro electric power .
" We never stepped back from either our Kurdish opening or the security strategy of struggling with PKK .
The Romanian president reiterated his country 's support for the Euro @-@ Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans .
The solution to this problem is to fix a mistake in the House of Peoples , " said Malic 's chief opponent , Mirsad Djapo , said .
He said he expects success , given the credibility Macedonia has gained from undertaking reforms .
After so many years in politics , it is impossible to be absolutely politically abstinent , Djukanovic said .
Serbia praised for Karadzic arrest ; urged to capture Mladic
But , France and Germany urged the European Commission ( EC ) in December last year to put any decision on their admission on hold , arguing that the EU 's two newest members were not prepared .
They threatened us , but they were just joking .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha defends the bill , as " an historic victory ... over political crime . " ( VOA , BBC , Top Channel , Klan - 24 / 12 / 08 )
The project will be undertaken over the next 24 months .
It aims to support Small and Medium Enterprises .
Opposition party members said it was intended to block the prosecution of ministers .
Bulgaria 's Parvanov vetoes new electoral law
Various parties representing ethnic minorities are also likely to cross the parliamentary threshold .
The nativity scene during a Christmas celebration at Zagreb 's Roman Catholic cathedral . [ Reuters ]
" There are at least 20 Israeli companies doing business in Albania in different fields , such as fishing , energy , services and more , " Cili told SETimes .
Representatives of the bank and Adriatic Properties , the developer of the island , signed the deal on Wednesday ( December 1st ) . This is EBRD 's first investment in the country 's tourism sector .
Retiring from basketball , Divac begins " most important game "
Domestic analysts see Greece as now having two wild cards in its deck .
Balkan leaders : EU and NATO membership goal unites region
It also urges a reduction in telecommunications costs .
During the last year , the price of real estate increased , as did interest in investments , which proves we 're on the right track .
It was sent to the president ahead of Macedonian Defence Minister Zoran Konjanovski 's visit to the United States next week .
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 07 / 11 / 06
However , Kosovo authorities are working towards IMF and World Bank membership .
Among the neediest are approximately 4,100 people who still live in 42 collective centres .
The competition , organised by US magazine Global Gaming Business , was divided into four categories .
Speaking to members of the European Parliament Foreign Policy Committee , Jeremic said that his country is aware of reservations some bloc members have on the issue , but said it is time to move forward .
The number of European nations among the top 20 in the world has shrunk from 18 last year to 15 today .
The three ministers examined ways to boost co @-@ operation in the fields of transportation , environment , tourism , education and health care .
President @-@ elect Ivo Josipovic wants Croatia to build good relations with all of its Balkan neighbours . [ Getty Images ]
However , the European Commission ( EC ) has already warned Sarkozy against using this proposal as a means to block Turkey 's negotiations .
We asked you where we excel , where we need to improve , and what new features you would like added .
" That money can be used to buy politicians , votes , and influence .
The trial is expected to drag on for months .
Serbia Open champ fails to repeat
After several sleepless nights , Stoyanov took one of his paintings to the dentist to see if he could barter it to " pay " for the treatment he needed .
They had everything and could provide everything to their children .
The upgraded complex has 11 departments and 160 beds .
An international watchdog sounds the alarm over the government 's violation of press freedom .
A statement by Bulgaria 's interior ministry said a total of 11 people have been arrested thus far .
Rossin also shed light on how the Kosovo Serbs managed to gain control of the courthouse Friday .
" We are looking ahead but the outcome of this process remains open , " she added , stressing the need for Turkey to normalise ties with Cyprus .
We have been waiting for this for so long . "
It is not because people have more money but they now have the opportunity to travel more easily .
" What you produce , you cannot sell .
In their talks Tuesday , Putin and Rice also affirmed their countries ' determination to work together towards strengthening the international nuclear non @-@ proliferation regime and stepping up international co @-@ operation for the peaceful use of nuclear energy .
The Institute for Blood Transfusion at the Zagreb Hospital and Clinical Centre has opened the first stem cell bank for personal use in Croatia .
Also this week : British scientists unearth treasure in the seas off Croatia .
" Our investigators are working closely with EULEX , " KFOR spokesman Captain Hans @-@ Dieter Wichter told SETimes .
KFOR is in close contact with all relevant international and local stakeholders and supports their search for political solutions within the framework of its mandate .
The OECD positively assessed Turkey 's economic recovery in its latest survey report on the country , published on Wednesday ( September 15th ) .
They will also meet Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and members of parliament .
The next stop in her 12 @-@ day diplomatic world tour is India , followed by Indonesia , Hong Kong and the southern parts of mainland China .
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists addresses the media Sunday ( March 29th ) in Podgorica . [ Getty Images ]
Yet construction companies in Poland , as in Romania , complain about the lack of skilled workers .
Limited areas of opium and cannabis production have been discovered in Albania , as have narcotic trafficking organisations active and expanding in Europe .
European integration is the greatest political economic and social success in the history of Europe . "
The World Bank will invest $ 200m in Macedonia in 2011 @-@ 2014 , Finance Minister Zoran Stavrevski said on Wednesday ( October 27th ) .
However , in May , Turkey called on Qaddafi to step down and recognised the rebel NTC in early July .
The modern @-@ day saga of dismembered Herakles epitomises the frustrating struggle Turkey has faced in prying back its treasures from the clutches of foreign museums .
Spain 's Carlos Moya won the Croatian Open tennis tournament , held in the seaside town of Umag , Croatia .
The project was implemented with the support of USAID and was aimed to raise awareness of the importance of plastic waste recycling .
Also in science and technology news : Albanian customs and border police receive a donation of nuclear detection equipment , and Athens hosts a hi @-@ tech exhibition .
The money Bekim sent to Kosovo each month -- most recently from a job with a landscape company in Dortmund -- made all the difference in the life of the Limanis .
South Korea and Turkey aim to boost their trade .
Both cases deepened Turkey 's worst political crisis in decades .
Earlier in the bidding process , there was a second candidate -- British American Tobacco , which was a strategic investor .
" Our vision for this region is Serbia and Kosovo moving towards European integration .
This problem has dragged on for over 16 years , [ during which time ] many different parties and coalitions ruled , both nationalist and moderate , " he said .
Macedonians let cabbage sour in the autumn by salting it and leaving it in large , water @-@ filled barrels .
Another major hurdle was removed at the Prague meeting , after Turkey agreed to drop its demand to use 15 % of the Nabucco gas for its domestic needs .
However , due a lack of funding , the deadline has already been postponed to 2024 .
A theatre is the most flexible asset for that kind of co @-@ operation .
The Sect of Revolutionaries left a manifesto at the grave of Grigoropoulos , warning that it planned a series of attacks against policemen , state officials and journalists .
Prosecutors have accused retired generals Mehmet Sener Eruygur and Hursit Tolon , the highest @-@ ranking military officials charged in the case , of being the leaders of the group .
UN judges endorse new Karadzic indictment
Komsic said the plane would be a " symbol of joint resistance to fascism and the fight of the people of BiH and Tito 's Yugoslavia for liberty . "
Seized heroin packages are displayed by Macedonian police near Gevgelija . [ Reuters ]
But he also did his share of finger @-@ pointing .
For example , some reporters are prone to accepting " business gifts , " since journalism is not a highly esteemed or lucrative career .
The action comes days before the Orthodox Easter on Sunday , which is traditionally a high tourist period .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 18 / 06 / 10
OSCE says Kosovo courts fail to address divorce , foster child cases
Under the agreements , schools in Pristina , Prizren , Peja , Gjakova , Ferizaj , Mitrovica , Theranda , Kline and Shtime will be free to make decisions on spending public money , as well as budget and grant management .
Otherwise , there is a real risk of progress beginning to unravel and of instability in Kosovo and the region , " he said in a new report , which will be presented to the Security Council on October 9th .
The group is suspected of having earned up to 10m euros in the fraud .
" Every privatisation carried out by the Fund should be investigated for a second time , just to make sure everything is properly managed , " says President Stipe Mesic .
" Adequate taxation of excess and complete implementation of the real estate tax could bring significant resources to the state budget , " said Danilovic .
Austrian company Soravia invested over 30m euros in one of Skopje 's most luxurious neighbourhoods -- the Soravia Resort .
The French wind power producer Perfect Wind will invest 210m euros in a 150MW wind power station in Turkey , the company said in a statement .
Scepticism regarding the agreement has also been voiced by Albanian Muslims from southern Serbia , who said they would not acknowledge the agreement because they had not been involved in its making .
The World Bank agrees to give Croatia a development policy loan .
Most such companies are late with payments , while a few have resorted to debt @-@ rescheduling schemes .
Also present were EIB Vice @-@ President Dario Scannapieco and the head of the EU Delegation in Serbia , Vincent Degert .
" We have worked hard to get here .
The snake feeds on fish and frogs .
According to the constitution , the president nominates the prime minister after these consultations and parliament approves the candidate .
" If speaking Kurdish is seen as threatening the territorial integrity of the state , how could autonomy be possible ?
Most were sentenced to several years in prison .
The band 's gig in the Serbian capital will be one of two exclusive performances in the Balkans .
Having that in mind , the construction of Nabucco at this moment just does not seem plausible .
The two others arrested also were identified by their initials .
The worldwide economic crisis is expected to take its toll on the industry , though estimates vary .
Decani is controlled by Ramush Haradinaj 's Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) .
Like everywhere in Kosovo , my troops are in communication with the people on the ground .
Directed by Ivan Peric , A Journalist 's Escape from the Hell of Drugs ( http : / / www.splitskatelevizija.hr / index.php / novinarov @-@ bijeg @-@ iz @-@ pakla @-@ droge ) is awaiting screening at film festivals .
She praised Macedonia for achieving economic progress , attracting foreign investment , and strengthening efforts against corruption and organised crime .
The reaction is the same in Serbia .
While struggling with the budget deficit , the government was hoping to cover part of the expenditures with a portion of the telecom sale .
" We must ensure justice and the rule of law if we are to build confidence among the peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina , " Friday 's statement quoted Lajcak as saying .
Turkey is hosting the FIBA World Championship 2010 through September 12th .
" I 've witnessed a lot of things and am still witnessing .
Kadare , 73 , considered his nation 's leading essayist and poet , lived throughout the communist period in Albania fighting totalitarianism with his writings .
" We are here and we represent the EU .
Memeti : [ A few months ago ] , there was a public debate in the parliament about the anti @-@ discrimination draft law .
BiH 's Civil Defence and the Red Cross are monitoring the situation and assisting residents .
Kemal Kilicdaroglu has tried to rejuvenate the CHP since becoming its leader last May . [ Reuters ]
" There is pressure on Greece and Macedonia , " from " all outside factors " to bridge the differences , said Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski at a recent celebration of the VMRO @-@ DPMNE youth section .
Leaders of the Balkan states have taken a number of steps over the past month towards strengthening mutual co @-@ operation .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 15 / 07 / 08
Just as Croatians may thrill at an international act coming to their capital , for visitors the Omis festival offers a chance to see something memorable which they are unlikely to encounter at home .
The OSCE regularly publishes progress reports on Croatia .
Police in BiH battle arms traffickers
Albania , which ratified the Convention in May 2006 , ranked 111st out of 163 countries on the most recent Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index .
Presenting the objectives of the Swedish government which is taking over the EU 's rotating presidency on July 1st , Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeld said that his cabinet will continue to be the best advocate of quick integration of the Balkans into the European block .
We must not stay behind our barricades and divide ourselves about this . "
" Forced evictions -- carried out without assurances of alternative accommodation -- are a grave violation of human rights , " Sian Jones , AI 's researcher on Serbia , said in a statement .
They were a tool Slobodan Milosevic wielded to preserve his power .
The " dramatic " increase in the number of illegal immigrants entering Greece in 2008 and 2009 appeared to be another issue of concern not only for Athens , but for its Western allies as well .
Hundreds of illegal buildings on the Black Sea coast will be demolished within months as part of Bulgaria 's efforts to put an end to years of violating the country 's construction laws .
Hours before Stoyanov followed suit , he said their two parties should unite as a possible way out of the crisis both are facing and to garner greater voter support in local elections this fall .
That changed when Skaline , the city 's newest café bar , opened its doors this summer .
The most popular sites in Greece are Google , which gets 96 % of all Hellenic internet traffic followed by youtube.com at 67.8 % and yahoo.com a distant third at just below 50 % .
It was reported that the governing coalition fell apart and that a new government would be formed .
Zagreb hosted the 41st International Physics Olympiad . [ Getty Images ]
In addition , Georgian forces must withdraw to their usual bases and the Russians to their pre @-@ conflict positions .
The Action Plan acknowledges that collective action is required from all Black Sea countries to reduce the impact of pollution on the Black Sea ecosystem , and to ensure a better life for the 16 million people living in the area .
Across Kosovo on Wednesday ( February 17th ) , the public celebrated their second year of independence from Serbia with parades and speeches .
In this case , athletes are a symbol , representatives of the whole nation and everyone feels as through they are participating in that success .
Serbia 's EU bid gets a green light
The trial was high profile , as it included testimony from several protected witnesses who described being raped by Jankovic .
Serbian officials repeatedly said they will organise voting in Kosovo as part of Serbia 's May 6th elections , but the statements have triggered a furious debate about the feasibility of holding elections there and the likely outcomes of such an action .
A Macedonian government delegation held talks with senior representatives of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna on Monday ( June 18th ) to discuss the possibility of establishing of a Positron Emission Tomography ( PET ) centre in the Balkan country .
He adds that the teacher tells the students that " Kosovo is Serbia , " and says David , " I believe it is like that . "
The ruling coalition , meanwhile , has rejected Socialist demands for a recount .
Greek horizontal bar champion Vlasis Maras became the world 's first athlete to win five gold medals at the European Gymnastics Championships on Sunday ( April 25th ) .
The Montenegrin authorities say new plant construction will help reduce dependence on energy imports and tap the country 's hydropower potential .
Over half of respondents expressed concern about the overall political direction , with nearly 80 % blaming the government and political parties .
In the senate , the PSD @-@ CP alliance had 33.99 % , followed by the PDL with 33.79 % and the PNL with 18.49 % .
Croatia insists the border dispute is a bilateral issue and has no place in its accession process , all the more because it did not prevent Slovenia from joining the EU in 2004 .
Talat , on the other hand , favours closer ties with Europe and the reunification of the north and south . ( Reuters , BBC , AFP - 18 / 04 / 10 )
The popularity of Kosovo 's airport is booming .
The Durres @-@ Kukes @-@ Morine Highway has been at the centre of a corruption scandal . [ Albanian government ]
But even here , where residents blame the government for not cutting the deadly pollution , many are still won over by the record of breakneck economic development credited to the AKP .
According to the 36 @-@ page survey , only three of the 1,273 Greek seaside sites covered in the assessment did not comply with the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's tough " guide values , " and just one fell short of the minimum , or mandatory values .
The top international envoy in Bosnia and Herzegovina criticised Nikola Spiric for failing to perform his duties as acting chairman of the country 's central government .
A business gathering for Greek and Turkish entrepreneurs will be held in the Cretan town of Iraklion from June 22nd to 24th .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 14 / 02 / 12
They have so many other more immediate problems , they defer it , " Erdik told SETimes .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 03 / 08 / 11
The binding verdict declares the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina to be discriminatory against citizens who do not belong to one of the three constituent peoples of the country : Croats , Serbs or Bosniaks .
A 55m @-@ euro loan will help Turkish company Sisecam upgrade its capacity .
The competition was held in Almaty , Kazakhstan .
There is a great desire for change , but the citizens simply don 't know who to vote for from the current pool of candidates , " Bogosavljevic says .
Maria Damanaki of Greece has been named as the next maritime affairs and fisheries commissioner , while the outgoing health commissioner -- Androulla Vassiliou of Cyprus - will to switch to education , culture , multilingualism and youth .
We are going to go for the second way , " Pazardjik 's chief architect Krastyo Tankov told SETimes .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 17 / 12 / 11
The protagonist , Onur ( Ergenc ) , has attracted the most attention .
Istanbul will host the European Universities Theatre Festival in May as part of events celebrating the city as the 2010 European Capital of Culture .
The company 's annual oil output is estimated at 135,000 tonnes .
Those wanting a drink during those hours will have to visit bars or restaurants .
The retail centre , called Avenue Mall Osijek , will cover 27,000 square metres and include more than 80 outlets .
More critical than previous editions , this year 's report on Romania 's performance said , overall , the country failed to show " sufficient political commitment to reform . "
" There is no Macedonian who has not been awakened with this song , sung in the early morning hours of January 6th .
Dragisic : I am not sure the conditions for the full withdrawal of international troops from Kosovo will be created any time soon , even though their numbers have been decreasing conspicuously over the last few years .
But I can 't .
" On the other hand , we will quickly get both a government and a president with full mandates , so that we can continue down the path to the EU and solve the big economic , political and social problems we are facing , " Ljajic told SETimes .
" Fearing the political cost and truckers ' reactions , past governments have shirked from taking this initiative , " he said .
By Alexander Christie @-@ Miller for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 04 / 11 / 10
Working conditions that women face , such as handling feces , blood and vomit in the cases of nurses and child minders , are often ignored .
Papoulias said that the tower renovation also honoured the Greek hero .
The two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on construction of a Corridor 11 highway section linking Belgrade and the southern Adriatic , and initiated negotiations on constructing an industrial zone in Novi Pazar .
A strategic document outlining a new approach for northern Kosovo has been criticised by Serb representatives .
For Iran , Syria has long been its entry point into the Israeli @-@ Palestinian conflict and other simmering conflicts in the Middle East .
Geci , a founding member of the KLA , was a close associate of Prime Minister Hashim Thaci during the war .
Indeed , one of the chief prosecutors in the case of the Gerdec munitions blast , Zamir Shtylla , has already stepped down as a result of the law .
Croat politicians are looking for a clear political vision , and in some cases falling back on the identity politics of the past .
Kosor invited Egypt to consider other sectors of co @-@ operation as well , such as shipbuilding and food industries .
The album will go on sale in all of the former Yugoslav republics .
One is the share of the private sector in GDP formation , amounting to over two @-@ thirds .
Membership in CERN is an incentive for all physicists in Serbia , as well as for other branches of science , which have to fight for their own place , " Balaz said .
In some cases , individual ministers cut off media relations if they are criticised on an abuse or law violation , and it 's something we experienced in two cases in talking to our newspaper , " he says .
Kosovo sent 192 letters to countries around the world Monday , after parliament 's vote .
The loan will cover about half of the school modernisation project , while the government will finance the rest .
" There is only one world , " European Commission President Jose Manual Barroso said .
MP Faruk Logoglu , an adviser to the main opposition CHP leader and former ambassador to the United States , believes that by continuing its efforts at limiting democracy on the domestic front , Turkey might lose any " model role " in the Middle East .
In addition , Austrian , Turkish and Slovenian companies are starting to invest in and organise joint ventures with young Kosovo entrepreneurs .
However , bilateral relations were at their lowest point following Croatia 's recognition of Kosovo last March ; Serbia still considers Kosovo its territory .
Meanwhile , Sarajevo authorities said the loss of gas could force about 5,000 businesses in the canton to stop work and that many buildings could lose their heat .
We are working very hard to fulfill the Copenhagen Criteria and other instruments , ensuring the achievement of the required European standards .
The Bulgarian company was chosen by the US @-@ based supplier of statistical and analytical information on basketball events , Synergy Sports Technology .
For the moment there is no definite date for the opening of this school .
" So yes , I think improvements need to be made in the north , like elsewhere in Kosovo , with regard to the security of the individuals ... , the security of property and basic rule of law , " Marinkovic said .
There are still about 25,000 living in Serbia because numerous administrative obstacles prevent their return to FBiH .
By Anna Wood for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 31 / 05 / 11
As the Kosovo team returned home over the weekend , President Fatmir Sejdiu said there were some " new initiatives " on the table that could lead to the status process being wrapped up prior to that date .
The ruling Republican Democratic Party , however , considered the meeting a disappointment , since the Greek Cypriots displayed no real interest in rapidly starting comprehensive talks .
Another key finding was that the rate of obesity has more than doubled over the past two decades .
BNR cut the rate by 0.5 % in early January .
The Bikini Record was organised by the Cosmopolitan magazine and was shot on the beach of Belgrade 's popular Ada Ciganlija Lake .
Zeljko Komsic will continue in his post as a BiH tripartite presidency member . [ Reuters ]
Do you have any comment ?
In Nicosia , Fischer said his country would be ready to contribute to a settlement of the Cyprus issue , whenever both communities on the island deem its help useful .
Macedonia will repay in advance around 101m euros in debts to the World Bank and the European Investment Bank , Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski announced on April 11th .
According to analyst Vasilije Kostic , Montenegro 's high dependence on imports , pension fund deficit and social benefits expenditures , coupled with a large state administration , will put constant pressure on the sustainability of public finances .
Likewise , the AKP tried to keep the military in the barracks , " veteran columnist Mehmet Ali Birand wrote in the daily Posta last month .
The political goal of this operation is to prevent possible emergence of a new state in Turkey 's neighborhood , " he said .
Former Defence Minister Jovan Manasievski then took over the helm .
" Brammertz will present his report to the EU , and since the UN Security Council has already given a positive assessment of the most recent event , I believe that the Netherlands and its parliament must follow that logic , " Ormel said
The SDSM 's defeat in the April elections leaves the infrastructure strategy with no effective opposition .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times in Ankara -- 08 / 04 / 09
Also this week : Prince Charles was in Banja Luka and Finland backed Croatia 's EU accession bid .
An overwhelming majority of European Parliament members backed a report urging EU leaders to consider opening membership talks with Skopje before the end of this year . [ EU ]
Her friend , Aner Zukovic , 23 , observed that the political situation in BiH is much more complex than it was four years ago with catastrophically high unemployment and virtually non @-@ existent foreign investment .
There is also a fear that , " if Syria were to destabilise further , the PKK could find a new safe haven in Syria or amongst the Syrian Kurds , similar to the situation in northern Iraq , " Saban Kardas , assistant professor of international relations at TOBB University of Economics and Technology , told SETimes .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader announced the decision last month , saying that the new policy confirms the country 's economic maturity and demonstrates that the European Commission backs the IMF opinion .
After years of slow work , optimistic scenarios suggest the 850km pipeline , with a capacity of 35 million metric tonnes per year and a cost of around $ 1.3 billion , may be ready by the end of the decade .
Incumbent Prime Minister Hashim Thaci echoed those sentiments .
He said authorities need to react urgently to prevent a BiH food industry collapse .
We 've come for holidays and then saw a great performance , especially attractive for our kids .
I am glad that the government and the Armed Forces of BiH help citizens faced with this natural disaster .
Beer Fest is becoming one of Serbia 's biggest draws .
Last July , AIMR inspectors helped police search the apartments of two suspects in Bucharest who posted music files and movies online and allegedly created and pirated discs .
Its highest @-@ level officials stressed that Macedonia would remain in the negotiation process .
After the plane finished its flying service , it was put on display at Rajlovac military base near Sarajevo .
He argues that NAM membership does not necessarily collide with NATO status .
Describing the British government 's decision as " a bad investment " in the medium and long term , Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu voiced concern on Tuesday that it would fuel fear and reservations towards the EU .
I am not afraid of which currency the loan will be tied to , but I am afraid about how much it will increase in dinars because all the currencies can only get stronger with respect to the dinar while the salaries are frozen and have no realistic possibility to increase , " Jovanovic told SETimes .
Unemployment is a problem in and around Mitrovica , and the Samardjic family , like many others , is affected by it .
The rule , which went into effect this month and expires on July 1st , cut trading margins on some foods from as much as 30 % .
They agreed on the Kosovo status issue , saying " the principled , common policy related to the process of finding a solution for the future status of Kosovo is based on respect of international law , UN Charter and Resolution 1244 . "
Bulgaria 's Sergey Stanishev was in Paris this week .
The presidents of Israel and Croatia visit Jasenovac . [ Getty Images ]
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But he stressed that UN Security Council 1244 does not provide for the Berlin Agreement to be used as the basis for a decision on Kosovo 's status .
" We must shield European citizens from the risks that external suppliers cannot honour their commitments , " the EC president said .
" This is your last chance , " the woman reading the fortune says .
Therefore , the situation will be unchanged .
" The elections management system has failed and if you visit the offices of school directors -- the voting centre 's managers -- you could find voting papers , not just in Drenica but everywhere . "
In Romania , diesel oil is more expensive than gas .
Echoing Stanishev 's remarks , Sanader stressed that ideal solutions to issues such as the Kosovo one were impossible to reach .
Seven years later , Croatia is on track to join the Union as its 28th member by 2012 , while the rest of the region 's EU hopefuls are in various stages of the accession process .
A close ally of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic , he surrendered voluntarily to the UN tribunal in January 2003 .
The downgrade affected the National Bank of Greece , Eurobank EFG and Alpha Bank , whose ratings were lowered from " overweight " to " underweight . "
Jorgoni says he is unaware of a discrepancy between " export " and " import " of tourism , but admits that the main problems encountered within Albania are a persistent lack of infrastructure , including roads leading to the most popular attractions .
But Serbia has expelled the Macedonian ambassador to Belgrade and does not rule out additional reprisals .
The measures include deep public sector cuts . Romania 's 1.3 million state employees and 4.7 million pensioners will see their salaries and pensions reduced by 25 % and 15 % respectively , President Traian Basescu announced on Thursday ( May 6th ) .
Their number has increased by 43 % this year , according to official sources .
The main political party pushing for the law was G17 Plus -- whose party head Mladjan Dinkic is frequently targeted by Serbian tabloids .
Turkish Ambassador to Kosovo Songul Ozan told RTK that the project does not aim to change history .
Current opinion polls show it would be very hard to find similar backing for such a plan today .
Gruevski handed out certificates of completion at the academy 's graduation ceremony .
While some taxpayers pay their taxes , many who do not get away without a penalty for tax evasion .
" They blockaded us and I think Kosovo should apply the principle of reciprocity .
While President Fatmir Sejdiu and opposition leader Hashim Thaci would not openly support such a move , they have recently signalled a change of stance .
A Malaysian business delegation visited Republika Srpska and held talks at the entity 's chamber of commerce .
In an attempt to address organ donation and transplantation systemically , delegations of health officials from 11 regional countries met in Skopje last May .
" The approach towards the situation in the north has been mature , " Hamzaj told SETimes .
The solution should be in the interest of all sides , as at the moment the north of Kosovo is a security threat for Serbia , Kosovo and whole international community .
This is the old heritage of our non @-@ democratic recent past , " she added .
However , many feel the projects still suffer .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci . [ Reuters ]
According to a Reuters report , he told a seminar in Brussels that there were two possible scenarios for the Western Balkans following the crisis in the Caucasus -- a spread of pro @-@ European ideas or a spread of uncertainty .
In a surprise move on November 28th , however , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov 's cabinet said it would launch the long @-@ delayed reform process as early as next year , in a bid to narrow the nearly 1 @-@ billion @-@ euro gap in the state pension fund .
Turkey may be making progress with its Kurdish minority . [ Reuters ]
The cardiologists performed 45 heart surgeries as part of the event , which Serbian President Boris Tadic sponsored .
The times when developers made huge profits on properties are over , Terziev said .
Moreover , stock exchange indices are not expected to increase , and there are fears of layoff of workers .
More than 600 guests and artists from 14 countries are expected to participate .
SETimes : How would you assess the situation in the north of Kosovo , given routine acts of violence there ?
" The diaries contain information that Mladic was in constant connection with then @-@ Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic and the top Serbian military leadership .
" You can do two things -- look back in anger or look forward .
Haralambos Tsardanis , director of the Institute for International Economic Relations in Athens , said a new government would buy Greece some breathing room .
He suffered severe injuries , was in critical condition for days and endured several operations .
If that happens , the next European parliamentary elections in 2009 will be held according to the new regulations .
Following the long lawsuit , the sale of the factory was abolished and the workers took over as new owners .
As a result , the political impasse could continue until elections are held and voters have their say .
He called on Moscow to observe its obligations regarding diplomatic missions and diplomats , and " avoid harsh words and escalation . "
Characters include a Nikola Karev lookalike -- the republic 's president -- and revolutionary leaders Dame Gruev and Pitu Guli .
During the discussion on the potential for investment in Southeastern Europe , it was noted that for the realisation of educational and other plans , the vision must be combined with money -- something perhaps simplified by Islamic banking .
Germany , however , warned against isolating Russia and returning to the past .
After the summer recess , parliament will likely pass the proposed amendments to the Law on the Protection of the Family .
Former political partners Traian Basescu and Mircea Geoana will confront each other in two weeks in one of the tightest runoffs in post @-@ communist presidential election history .
He also warned about potential new hostilities as a result of the escalating tension over the issue .
Wickramanayaka also met with President Stipe Mesic and Foreign Affairs Minister Kolinda Grabar @-@ Kitarovic .
In November 2003 , al @-@ Qaeda carried out attacks in Turkey against two synagogues , the British Consulate General , and HSBC bank .
Reporters Without Borders ( RWB ) released on its latest assessment of press freedom in the world on Wednesday ( January 25th ) , naming " crackdown " as the word of the year in 2011 .
The Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is expected to submmit an appeal next week to the Appelate Court of BiH on the recent ruling that Republika Srpska is not required to compensate it 32m euros for 16 mosques that were destroyed in 1992 @-@ 1993 .
But more weaves this crowd together than sports .
The deal is subject to approval by the Greek government , which is a principal of OTE .
Diplomatic Diary : Kosovo @-@ Albania highway under way
Southeast European Times correspondent Marina Stojanovska surveys the changes .
With 30,000 Croats buying up stocks in just four days , a new profit @-@ driven , stock @-@ buying fever grips the country .
Macedonian mobile and fixed telephone operators introduced a number portability service for the first time in the country .
Can the country make big improvements to the way it utilises EU funds ?
The decision to shelve plans for a third feeder line to Turkey 's border with Iran was taken at the latest meeting of the Nabucco shareholders ' Steering Committee .
EUFOR troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina number around 2,000 members in the ALTHEA mission . [ Getty Images ]
He says he 's unlikely to lessen his smoking either , unless prices climb much higher .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki ( left ) , Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel ( centre ) and Macedonian Defence Minister Lazar Elenovski meet in Skopje on Friday ( January 19th ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
The UNDP is working on similar programmes with the governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Albania and Kosovo . [ UNDP ]
Kosovo takes charge of a key regional agreement , but political turmoil has slowed implementation at home .
The BiH band Regina gained popularity in the 1990s . [ gruparegina ]
The agreement stipulates that property records removed by Belgrade authorities to Serbia in 1999 will be copied by EULEX , certified , and delivered to the Kosovo authorities .
Czechs , Polish , Hungarian , Slovenian , German and Italian tourists have long been coming in droves , while the French , Scandinavian and British are still rediscovering Croatia as a vacation spot .
Although the country has sufficient numbers of qualified instructors , it is hard to attract them to the school system , where wages are low .
According to retired ambassador Ozdem Sanberk , one of Turkey 's most seasoned diplomats , establishment of the ministry sends an important message both at home and abroad , demonstrating the country 's continued readiness to become a full member of the European Union .
The main question is whether the new leader will also be a candidate for prime minister in the November elections , or whether the two posts will be filled by two different people .
TRA Director Ekrem Hodza said his agency would monitor the situation and check to see if the illegal networks get reconnected .
Bulgarian chess star Veselin Topalov qualified to play India 's Viswanathan Anand for the world championship after defeating US champion Gata Kamsky in Sofia on February 26th .
Turkey won silver at the 2010 World Basketball Championship in a final match against the United States on Sunday ( September 12th ) in Istanbul .
Instead , RS intends to take on more debt of at least another 153m euros , which will mean growth of public debt .
" Now no one will be able to say they do not have enough money to legalise the house they live in .
The solutions satisfied the Hungarians , whose leading party is a member of the ruling coalition in Serbia .
Since Ankara drafted its first internet laws in 2007 , the number of sites blocked has increased from 433 a year after the ban , to as many as 6,000 sites today .
Speaking at a meeting of representatives of Republika Srpska 's ( RS ) main political parties in Belgrade , Tadic expressed hope that a compromise will be reached .
I have confidence in the EC and the Polish presidency that we will find a good compromise at the end .
" On the other hand if Turkey keeps silent then it will get the reputation as a country that invests when times are good , but is nowhere to be seen in a crisis . "
The number of MEPs from Greece has dropped from 24 to 22 , due to a reduction in the total number of parliamentarians .
But since no authorities , except for the Sofia mayor , issued a statement for more than an hour after the first major explosion , right @-@ wing opposition parties called for Emergency Situations Minister Emel Etem 's immediate resignation .
It also states that relations with RS , which Serbia defines as strategic , have consequences to establishing better relations with Sarajevo .
MMA is thus the medium through which rule of law institutions will be transformed , thereby bringing Kosovo forward .
Former Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski , indicted by The Hague for alleged command responsibility for war crimes , won acquittal on all counts on July 10th .
Although representatives sent by Belgrade reached an agreement with KFOR that paves the way for the removal of barricades and the restoration of free movement , analysts say the deal is only a temporary measure that does not resolve the larger issues .
" As far as the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is concerned , I stressed to our allies that , unfortunately , the policy that was followed by the government of our neighbouring country ... does not allow us to take the same positive stance , " Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis told reporters after a meeting .
Diplomatic Diary : EP president in Cyprus
The goal of the multiphase project is to meet EU standards by renovating prisons in the cities of Prilep , Ohrid , and Stip , the Idrizovo central state prison and the Sutka jail .
" We recognise that the PKK is a serious problem , and we 're working closely with both the government of Iraq and the government of Turkey to resolve this , " US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Public Affairs Bryan Whitman told reporters .
Conversely , when asked if the election has been turned into a referendum on the memorandum or will serve as a vote of confidence in the government , Kaklamanis ' primary opponent , PASOK @-@ backed Giorgos Kaminis , said : " The answer is quite simple : Our coalition is not just backed by PASOK , for citizens to consider it as such ... The prime minister , on his part , as the head of the government , has to deal with major national issues , both on the domestic and international front ; in the wake of the economic crisis , therefore , he formulates his policies on several levels , and with many dilemmas . "
Tokes represents the European People 's Party ( EPP ) group in the EP , and will replace Hungarian Pal Schmitt , who is moving on to head the newly formed parliament in Budapest .
A poll by Banja Luka marketing agency Prime Comunications in November 2011 confirms the distrust of NATO that prevails among the citizens of RS .
An ongoing campaign against internet censorship drew thousands of supporters , including representatives of NGOs and internet sites .
An East End Film Festival award goes to Romanian director Bobby Paunescu .
" After the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic , no one [ can ] underestimate danger , " he told SETimes .
In its latest assessment of economies in Central and Eastern Europe that was released on Tuesday ( January 24th ) , the bank now forecasts the seven Balkan economies will register economic growth of just 1 % this year compared to the 1.6 % that was estimated in October .
Research is showing that energy produced from biomass cultivation [ growing and harvesting specific crops that are burned to produce electricity ] may be the most environmentally benign option , " one participant said , pointing out that 20 % to 25 % of Sweden 's electricity comes from biomass production , which suggests that it may be a better option than hydropower .
" Albania today feels healthier due to the de @-@ activation of chemical agents , thanks to the assistance of your programme , " President Bamir Topi said .
Naturally , NATO is interested in the development of deployable capabilities that could be made available for collective security operations .
Despite Hazdic arrest , Serbia could still face EU hurdles
World Bank Country Manager for Romania Benoit Blarel said the funding would underpin the implementation of measures envisioned in the government 's anti @-@ crisis programme .
Milena , a young woman at the venue , said she is placing bets for a friend .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- Mostar city administration workers walked off their jobs Monday ( November 16th ) to protest the City Council 's inability to elect a mayor and adopt the 2009 budget .
The presidents in those countries head their respective national security councils in addition to being commander @-@ in @-@ chief of the armed forces .
The foreign press has started to focus on this growing phenomenon .
Turkey hopes to maintain its transit role through the Nabucco pipeline project , which is competing with Russian gas projects for the European market .
Another Red Star fan was killed by a flare that was hurled from a group of Partizan supporters about a decade ago .
I get homesick very quickly , " she told SETimes .
I also hope that will happen during Croatia 's negotiation process , " added Sanader .
In northern Kosovo , Serbian opposition parties criticised the Serbian government due to , they say , the great concessions made to Pristina .
The Bosnian National Art Gallery permanently closed in September , while the History Museum shut its doors last week .
" Only when there is a real perspective for Turkey 's accession will we have a powerful lever for the solution of the Cyprus problem and the creation of neighbourly conditions , " he said .
" The Macedonian government decided to donate 100,000 euros to the earthquake victims in Turkey .
As all other advisory opinions rendered by the ICJ , its ruling on the Kosovo issue will have no binding effect .
Fans clash with police after the end of Greek Cup final soccer match between AEK and Atromitos at Olympic stadium in Athens , April 30th . [ Reuters ]
" The festival is incredible , complete madness .
Another economist , Muhamet Sadiku , agrees that Kosovo has a problem with other CEFTA members , but cautions that it cannot impose reciprocal measures because its northern border is controlled by EULEX , not state institutions .
He noted that it is important for groups such as his " to represent the right @-@ wing ideas in Romania ... there is no doubt about it ; we shall be partners for defending democracy in parliament . "
" Church law is not part of state law .
Kosovo is looking outside its borders for investors to privatise one particular company .
Bulgarian physicist Venelin Kozhuharov won the communication and science competition Famelab , an initiative of the Beautiful Science project by the British Council in nine Southeast European countries .
The internet page , which debuted on World Post Day , aims to facilitate public access to postal services .
Macedonia , which implemented reforms to speed up company startup , ease the licensing regime and cut or simplify taxes , moved 17 places up the global scale to take the 75th position in this year 's ranking .
The progress that has undoubtedly been noted by our allies in the Alliance , and beyond , is mostly in our contribution to the world peace and security .
According to the Association 's figures , 28 % of berthed vessels in Greece have fled for a regional country , primarily Turkey , but also Croatia and Montenegro .
The decision to block the once @-@ public affair stemmed from an incident last year in Thessaloniki , when a ceremony marking the Greeks ' refusal to surrender to Italy at the start of World War II was disrupted by protesters who hooted " traitor " at President Karolos Papoulias .
" It is my hope that , at Lisbon , all of our NATO Allies will lend their support towards achieving this end -- for their own security and for the security of the Alliance that we have so steadfastly supported these 60 plus years , " Gates said .
None of the bidders , however , offered to supply the entire amount of 2.2 million MWh of electricity .
Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak voiced support Thursday ( January 21st ) for Albania 's EU integration and visa liberalisation process after meeting with counterpart Ilir Meta in Tirana .
Albanian Olympic Committee authorities think their athletes will do best in weightlifting and wrestling .
It serves both as an important trade , transport and business route and a tourist attraction , with cruise ships gliding across its waters .
Nor does she does not expect the regulation to yield essential results , given its limited duration .
Covered by moss , the derelict bunkers are blamed for the deaths of at least five holiday @-@ makers , including two children and a 25 @-@ year @-@ old woman , who drowned last year in pools around the " concrete mushrooms . "
Someone will have to pay that debt back , and that will be the taxpayers , " Bozic said .
More than half a million Kosovars work in Western countries and send money home .
The neighbouring municipalities are Prizren , Suhareke / Suva Reka , Ferizaj / Urosevac and Kacanik .
Croatia placed restrictions on foreign boats in its protected fishing zone . [ Getty Images ]
Close ties between Turkey and the Iraqi Kurds deteriorated after the Iraq war .
Markovic : The best thing about Serbia is our intellectual potential and talented people .
Snap elections in December are likely , following the collapse of the ruling coalition .
On Monday ( March 29th ) , the first day of his visit to Pristina , Guttenberg said that his country will continue to support Kosovo .
The document was initialled during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the three countries in Dubrovnik , southern Croatia .
On the downside , simmering ethnic tensions continued to plague parts of the Balkans in 2011 , with political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) failing to agree on the formation of a new state @-@ level government for 14 months and an outburst of violence in Kosovo 's north .
" We want to build a bigger windmill so we can sell energy to other villages in the region , " Cicek said .
The project aims to develop an innovative information and communication technology ( ICT ) -enabled mechanism for fast and efficient sharing of new scientific knowledge among laymen .
Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie kicked off a visit to Serbia on Monday ( September 7th ) , where he held talks on bilateral military co @-@ operation .
They will then go on to train 190 English teachers who will work in the schools .
Two attorneys representing the Djindjic family , Srdja Popovic and Rajko Danilovic , told SETimes that there is an official document in the military counterintelligence headquarters that refers to meetings between Tomic and Zemun Clan members Dusan Spasojevic and Milorad " Legia " Ulemek .
He cancelled the prosecution witness hearing scheduled for Wednesday .
The agreement , signed in Brussels , specifies the conditions under which the due diligence will be conducted and the potential financial support from each of the three IFIs , the six @-@ company Vienna @-@ based group further explained .
" We are offering to settle this town in Van , Igdir or other border towns . "
Rodic 's son Aleksandar said that his father was " clean in everything he did . "
" The fact that he is from Serbia can only be a problem for our team , because that will additionally motivate him to prove himself .
In the wake of the June UN sanctions , the United States and the EU imposed additional restrictions on business activities with Iran in a bid to force it to halt its nuclear programme .
" As an angered father , the president can react within the limits of his own politeness , but as president of the country , he must not forget the media is part of Romania 's democratic patrimony , " said the statement .
" All chapters that are technically ready should be opened , " he said , adding Turkey has " every reason to move forward . "
" No Lisbon [ Treaty ] , no enlargement , " French President Nicolas Sarkozy said after the first Irish referendum .
Police arrest 21 university professors in corruption probe
The old town of Gjirokastra , Albania , will be available in digital form to provide computer users with key tourist spots to visit .
Rehn cited free and fair elections as a ninth benchmark in September , after violence and reports of intimidation marred June parliamentary elections .
If none of the contenders has mustered that level of support , a third round of voting will take place on May 9th , when a simple majority , or 276 votes , will suffice .
We are negotiating the opening of new border crossings that is in the interest of citizens , " Skender Durmishi , the embassy 's charge d 'affaires , said .
It was surveillance of the middleman 's activities , in fact , which led investigators to the surprise discovery that first @-@ league referees were being bribed .
" Everyone arbitrarily determines margins .
Turkey arrests over 40 in al @-@ Qaeda crackdown
But for that we have to care a lot about quality , " Gotisan told SETimes .
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Ankara 's involvement in this process , Yesilyurt continued , is important for Turkey 's regional leadership ambitions .
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Bozidar Djelic and Montenegrin European Integration Minister Gordana Djurovic agreed on Wednesday ( May 19th ) to co @-@ operate on their countries ' respective EU integration bids .
The programme , co @-@ funded by the EU , aims to help businesses utilise current staff while preparing for work following the lingering financial crisis .
So far , the Turkish General Staff has refrained from interfering in the legal process , but Ground Forces Commander General Ilker Basbug , who will take charge of the military in August , called for calm .
Business : New wind farm in Croatia
The EU said on Wednesday ( August 13th ) it was ready to send monitors to Georgia 's breakaway region of South Ossetia to observe the implementation of a cease @-@ fire signed by Moscow and Tbilisi less than 24 hours earlier .
" Overall , significant progress , in particular in the area of fiscal consolidation , has been achieved during the first year of the adjustment programme , " the joint press release read .
Businesses found in violation face stiff fines of up to 4,500 euros .
Are they not in the most senior positions of the state ?
The Balkan countries with the highest piracy rates were Montenegro ( 83 % ) , Albania ( 77 % ) and Serbia ( 74 % ) , while Croatia 's remained the lowest in the region for a second year in a row at 54 % .
According to him , Russia was refusing to let the monitors into South Ossetia because it wants Georgia 's breakaway region to be treated as an independent state .
" All employed people of Serbia would have to work for free for almost five years to repay these debts , " economist Milan Culibrk told SETimes .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes Kosovo Finance Minister Bedri Hamza paints a promising picture of the Kosovo budget and financial prospects .
This would also make the process much swifter , as applications currently under consideration by the ECHR date back to 1998 , Tacheva added .
The atrocity is considered Europe 's worst since World War II and has been ruled a genocide by the International Court of Justice .
Mesic will also meet with High Representative to BiH Valentin Inzko .
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SETimes correspondents Manjola Hala in Tirana , Jusuf Ramadanovic in Sarajevo , Natasa Radic in Zagreb , Maria Paravantes in Athens , Linda Karadaku in Pristina , Marina Stojanovska in Skopje , Marina Roganovic in Podgorica , Paul Ciocoiu in Bucharest and Igor Jovanovic in Belgrade also contributed to this report .
Was it influenced by your father 's career ?
The event took place at Belgrade 's Sava Centre on Saturday ( January 12th ) .
" Fifteen years from now on there will be 200 tonnes of sterile earth left in the area in exchange for one billion euro , " Barengott said .
Given Kosovo 's unemployment woes - joblessness among young people ranges as high as 70 % -- nobody is anxious to see thousands of people , many with families to support , thrown out of work .
In 2007 , the ministry of education passed an order to desegregate schools after we talked to them .
An initial court session had to be suspended owing to the former general 's " poor physical state , " according to his lawyer , Milos Saljic .
Officials said they do not know how high the total numbers will go , but they urged parliament to ratify the agreement .
SETimes : What can you say about Albania 's relations with Montenegro ?
Similar fears have occasionally been raised about Spain , next on the list of the Eurozone 's biggest economies .
The head of Kosovo 's war crimes institute says collaborators and those who chose to remain silent in the face of crimes should be brought to justice too .
Serbs now wonder why work on the new constitution -- whose adoption was a major promise of the new government following democratic changes in 2000 -- was completed so suddenly and without public debate .
Almost 80 % of votes cast abroad went to Basescu .
Many civil servants lack the necessary competence or even the stated qualifications for their positions .
A page reading " Owned by Kosovo Hackers " took over the internet site of Jankovic , the world 's No. 1 player .
" We did not hear anything new .
We have been at the barricades for four months .
Greece could face EU legal action
If there will be protests again blocking the freedom of movement for people and goods , Kosovo Police will be forced to act in conformity with the mandate and the legal obligations as law enforcement [ agency ] , " Rexhepi told SETimes on Sunday .
I had this strange feeling that I had lived in Belgrade in a past life , I 've never got lost here , " Haudbourg said .
Kosovo rich in cultural heritage
Turkish tourists opt for Greek isles
The International Crisis Group warned on Thursday that early disengagement could put Bosnia and Herzegovina 's survival as a unified state at risk .
Sibenik hosted the 50th International Children 's Festival .
The government has asked the European Commission for 400m euros in macroeconomic assistance and the World Bank for 235m euros to bolster its budget .
" The hydro @-@ energetic potential in Albania is only 35 % useful .
Bosnia and Herzegovina border police have also jointly worked with their Croatian counterparts .
Sretko Kalinic , who faces 70 years in prison for 20 murders , was transferred from Zagreb to Belgrade early Wednesday , under a new extradition agreement .
While many consider him the likely AKP candidate , becoming president would oblige him to give up the party leadership -- potentially weakening AKP ahead of the parliamentary elections .
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When complete , it will visually dominate the southern entrance into the city .
AEK 's manager is Dusan Bajevic , the legendary 1970s @-@ era Velez Mostar and later AEK striker .
However , around 40 new positions in the Justice Component have been created , where priority will be given to these staff members .
Increasing the VAT will bury the private sector altogether , " main opposition Social Democrats leader Victor Ponta said .
" People who 've been laid off [ collect food ] .
Runners from Kenya took the top places this year , while organisers work to draw participants and tourists for next year 's race .
The EU will provide 2.65m euros for the two @-@ year project .
The magic in Onur 's eyes ...
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The crime gang allegedly was selling newborn girls for 18,000 @-@ 20,000 euros and boys for 25,000 euros . [ Reuters ]
Harizaj made no statement in court .
Meeting at the Black Sea regional summit in Istanbul , Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and his Turkish counterpart , Recep Tayyip Erdogan , pledged to work towards full normalisation of bilateral ties .
They are accused of causing damages of more than 6.5m euros to the state budget by issuing double certificates for vehicles using highways .
" I do not question the validity of the findings of SEEMO .
The decision aims to prevent economic failure from moving to other nations in the currency group and eroding confidence in the euro .
Bulgarian duo Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski placed first in the ice dance category at the Grand Prix final in Saint Petersburg , Russia .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- President Gjorge Ivanov will visit Albania on Thursday ( March 17th ) and Friday , local media reported on Sunday .
" For that reason , we 're forced to work as farmers ... We finished our duties for this summer , and now what can we do in the autumn and winter ? "
Also on Wednesday , US President George W. Bush warned about the risks of a " World War III , " if Iran were allowed to develop nuclear weapons .
The pipeline ties Turkish Cyprus closer to Turkey , but could also provide an incentive for the divided island to co @-@ operate .
Everything from vegetables to cigarettes has cost more in recent weeks .
Representatives of the six nations making up the group -- Britain , France , Germany , Italy , Russia and the United States -- reached that decision during a closed @-@ door meeting at the German embassy in Vienna .
The funding mechanism is designed to help these countries bring standards and policies in line with those of the Union .
Serb associations in Croatia have welcomed Belgrade 's counter @-@ charges .
" This is the tribunal 's first and best opportunity to demonstrate that it has learned the lessons of the Milosevic trial , " he said .
The Macedonian government will open free internet clubs in 15 cities across Macedonia , Information Minister Ivo Ivanovski said on December 20th .
The EU plans to sign agreements with Western Balkan countries after the Council for Justice , Freedoms and Security meeting next month .
The reform package , Basesgioglu told a recent conference in Ankara , " is a crucial topic that will affect the future of Turkey throughout the next 25 to 30 years . "
A wall in Sofia is covered with campaign posters for Bulgaria 's first European Parliament elections , which were held on May 20th . [ Getty Images ]
" We cannot stand behind a conclusion that would confirm Kosovo 's independence . "
On the other hand , Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski questioned the wisdom of Gruevski 's move , saying the Macedonian and Serbian Orthodox churches should handle the problem of non @-@ recognition .
Gruevski , Ahmeti and their respective teams discussed political issues for more than six hours .
Working age women comprise only 25 % of the labour force . [ Reuters ]
" We have been fighting terror for 30 to 35 years . ...
In response , police union members became the latest group to organise a protest in front of the courthouse .
Belgrade and Kosovo Serbs remain opposed to that move however .
The indictment covers charges against 84 suspects .
The G17 Plus party will have four ministries .
A group of archaeologists discovered the ruins of a 5,000 @-@ year @-@ old altar during excavations of an old Zeus sanctuary in the Greek mountain of Lykaion .
Nikola Dimitrov , Macedonia 's national co @-@ ordinator for NATO , described the statement from Burns as " very positive . "
Around 10,000 visitors from the United Kingdom showed up this time .
Serbia will also not give up on EU integration , " Tadic said .
The number of tourists has increased tenfold since 2004 , the Central Bank confirmed , but at the same time , state revenues from the sector have grown only 2.1 times , compared to six years ago .
In the south , drilling has been slated to begin in October .
The Community then appealed to the RS Supreme Court .
The centre can handle 15 patients at a time and will specialise in kidney transplants .
They included Croatia 's Toni Kukoc , former Greek national team player , and NBA stars Chris Webber , Scott Pollard , Glenn Rice and Bobby Jackson , as well as coach Gregg Popovich .
The WCJP includes " how to " research sessions using ICTY Court Records and Appeals Chamber Case Law Research Tool databases . [ Reuters ]
" But the regions must be based not on political solutions but on logical and economic terms . "
The RWB compiled its new 14 @-@ page report on the country 's beleaguered press after several disturbing incidents in 2008 .
We do not feel guilty , not I , not Latif Gashi , who is on his way to serve his sentence today , not Nazif Mehmeti , " Mustafa @-@ Remi told local media .
Celebrated conductor Vojislav Simic opens the festival , and will receive a lifetime achievement award .
Their fans also clashed in October 2009 , and one person was killed .
But a 2007 SEESAC study concluded that " the Western Balkans , with a population of 19.6 million people , has almost 4,280,000 weapons in the hands of civilians . "
Merkel also said that resolving the matter of Kosovo is a long process , but stressed that it must be immediately clear to Belgrade what is expected from it on the path to the EU .
Bujanovac 's population is predominantly ethnic Albanian , and local politicians object to the base , claiming it will militarise the area .
" The EU assistance management is the responsibility of the European Agency for Reconstruction in a fully transparent manner , and we are satisfied with what has been achieved , " Fouere said .
According to Islam , " Turkey still prefers a situation where al @-@ Assad stays in power , but implements reforms from the top , " whereas the EU has called for al @-@ Assad to step aside if he doesn 't implement reforms immediately .
This edition of the festival aims to share modern music from Kosovo with the world .
" The global financial crisis did have an impact on remittances , but that is now over .
" We want to return all custom operations to those two border points as it was before February 2008 , " he noted , adding that switching over power will only be possible with the gradual development of good faith between the two communities .
I hope we will not be the bull .
Tensions on the ground remain high , with local media reporting that Serbian flags were burned by ethnic Albanians , who have also mounted a boycott of Serbian goods .
Deal with Gazprom guarantees natural gas deliveries through 2030
Former Serbian model Katarina Rebraca , her mother and three of their closest aides were arrested on April 7th on suspicion that they embezzled money from the humanitarian fund they have been running for the last few years .
A surge of modern hotels and private tourist facilities sprung up in Akrata in the last decade .
" Protected witnesses " have been murdered .
Standard & Poor 's affirmed Croatia 's long @-@ term foreign currency debt rating at BBB / A @-@ 3 , and its local currency debt rating at BBB + / A @-@ 2 , all with a stable outlook , according to an official release Tuesday ( July 1st ) .
Kosovo 's flag will not fly in Beijing . [ File ]
With CTP support hemorrhaging , Talat 's hopes of regaining voter trust and securing a second term in 2010 depend entirely on concluding the peace talks successfully before the end of this year .
The recession in Croatia led to a drastic decline in the demand for new apartments .
In doing so , however , they also established one of the world 's most complex governmental structures -- an arrangement which many inside and outside of BiH see as unsustainable over the long term .
" Our relations with Israel will not normalize , " Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said , adding that the government in Jerusalem would have to " pay a price . "
Their first project in Split , Croatia , was a success , and since 2004 , Youth Sports Games have become an international event for children from various countries .
Romanian President Traian Basescu [ Getty Images ]
It is sad these same people are not equally important when the elections end .
" This is a positive trend , " Dimitrova said , though noting that education quality is a different issue .
Basescu , however , noted that the commission had been scheduled to examine anticorruption prosecutors ' requests concerning former and current ministers , including Chiuariu .
Together with a jumble of administrative decisions and court practices , they create a " complicated and seemingly impenetrable system for determining contests over ... ownership , " it said .
Sancrainei Mayor Szekely Erno was urged to discuss the agreement with the Roma minority and to be more active in ensuring interethnic harmony in the village .
Because of it , BiH has perhaps decided not to support this protocol , " Committee of Human Rights Lawyers YOUCOM Director Milan Antonijevic told SETimes .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 07 / 01 / 08
Each position at the Military Academy attracts eight times more applicants [ than before ] .
Eurozone finance ministers said they would withhold action until the Greek parliament approves the measures at the weekend and makes an additional 325m euros in cuts by Wednesday , when the finance ministers are to meet again .
In an effort to ease them , KESH has received government subsidies to ensure it has the necessary financing to import energy .
The new government has made it clear it wants to resolve the issue of co @-@ operation with the tribunal .
The J. Paul Getty Museum said on Monday ( December 11th ) it would return to Greece two ancient artefacts , believed to have been smuggled out of the country in the early 1990s .
Forty @-@ eight other suspects have languished in custody for months and are still awaiting indictment .
Ballisti agreed , saying the government made a mistake to negotiate without the people 's explicit approval .
Five days earlier , the team lost hands down against the Republic of Korea , 2 @-@ 0 .
Albania has been and will remain one of the most determined supporters of the independence and the new state of Kosovo and it will continue its attempts to have more international recognition of it .
The European Commission decided on Wednesday ( January 26th ) to block a proposed merger between Greek airlines Aegean and Olympic Air .
The new high representative should retain executive ( Bonn ) powers but should be able to use them in only a few situations , such as preventing serious threats to and violations of the Dayton accords .
Journalist Radisav Rodic . [ File ]
Turkey , Romania join NATO action on Libya
Everybody should vote for EU .
The Academy is proof of successful co @-@ operation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation , " Gruevski said in his remarks .
Our country 's name , church , and all that 's ours is being impugned , " he said .
The second raid was conducted on September 1st at the same crossing where 20 police officers were arrested .
His website has several thousand hits a day .
In July , after the years @-@ long modernization process of railway came to an end , a train ride between the two cities was reduced to only two and a half hours , from six before .
In addition , we examined the US and other European countries ' best practices .
The Ottoman Empire was not exclusively Turkish , but a multi @-@ ethnic , multi @-@ lingual and multi @-@ religious state , " she said ... "
Photos of the horses have circulated widely .
" Parents always fear for us , and we never tell them when we fly , only later , " Radovanovic laughs .
The 15 @-@ minute @-@ long " Megatron " tells the story of an eight @-@ year @-@ old village boy who goes with his mother to a Bucharest McDonald 's for his birthday .
A recent plan by BiH officials to apply for EU membership by the end of June is optimistic -- and some say impossible .
I pray for people to find their peace and happiness .
Another is in Obilic , Kosovo .
" It happened at a delicate time , when Serbia had just opened a debate on Kosovo 's ... status before the International Court of Justice , " said Tadic .
" It 's a good thing he was caught , " Seyret told SETimes .
Deputy Parliament Speaker Petar Miletic , a Serb , was likewise pleased , noting the law incorporated all amendments proposed by the Serbian community , including one that gives the community the authority to appoint the director of the channel .
The Armenian diaspora in the United States was also unhappy with the president 's statement and criticised him for failing to make good on his pre @-@ election promise to recognise the Armenian genocide .
" It is difficult to understand that he [ Perisic ] had control over the Serb Army in Croatia , but did not have control over the Bosnian Serb Army , " Kandic said .
In theory , Albania 's anti @-@ smoking legislation is among the strictest in Europe .
In August , similar demonstrations organised by Vetevendosje resulted in 28 damaged EULEX vehicles .
New rules from Turkey 's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency ( BDDK ) that bar indebted consumers from access to their bank accounts unless they pay off some credit card debt , have entered into force .
President Atifete Jahjaga met that day with political leaders , including Thaci and Kurti , urging that all parties should seek solutions within Kosovo institutions , through dialogue , and by respecting the constitution and other laws .
Ryanair also plans to establish a direct connection between Pula and Dublin , starting in February .
However , Bosniaks are known to be sympathetic towards Kosovo 's Albanians due to religious affinities .
" The right to security is in itself a fundamental right , because it is first of all a right to life , " European Commission Vice @-@ President Franco Frattini said . [ Getty Images ]
According to the head of the OSCE Mission , Ambassador Giorgio Radicati , one of the basic conditions for implementing the election process is trust between parties and the public .
The entity constitution stipulates that it should include two members representing the three constituent nations -- Serbs , Croats and Bosniaks -- and a third representing other ethnicities .
Election code proposal jeopardises Badinter Principle , opposition says
In a brief report emailed to local media , a group calling itself the Kosovo Liberation Army ( UCK ) says it has " reactivated its structures " and carried out the attack against UN property in retaliation for the deaths of two Albanians , killed during clashes with police on February 10th .
A heritage in need of protection
At least seven people died and 16 were injured in an explosion at the government headquarters in Oslo , Norway , on Friday ( July 22nd ) .
Indeed , the growth rate of industrial output slowed down in 2005 , and a bad harvest diminished the rise in GDP to 4.5 % in 2005 -- a sharp fall from the peak of 8.3 % in 2004 .
Jeremic also met with Senate Speaker Mircea Geoana .
The first secretary @-@ general of the new initiative is Croatian diplomat Hido Biscevic , who was elected at the May conference in Zagreb by the regional foreign ministers .
These stick in their minds and become a reference point for the Roma in general .
President Crvenkovski , however , is not impressed .
On Friday ( October 2nd ) , Lajcak said his country will never recognise Kosovo 's independence .
It has become the highest honour in science , and it ensures that your name will survive in the history books .
Romania 's fight against corruption has regressed , report warns
The C @-@ 151 complies with NATO standards .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 19 / 09 / 07
It was his first victory against Federer .
After protests in March , the agriculture sector won its fight against planned subsidy cuts , but worries about the future still loom large .
The official numbers , he added , do not reflect the robust ' grey trade ' in goods such as cigarettes , fuel , medicines , food , cement and other products .
Arresting the two is a " priority for the Serbian government , " Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said following his meeting with Brammertz on Thursday .
Some blame the government for the incidents , given that Merko and the local government leaders are members of the ruling Albanian Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) .
Excavations in 2009 at the Ayia @-@ Varvara @-@ Asprokremnos site in Cyprus turned up the most ancient Neolithic structure found in the country so far , the ministry of communications and works said .
A man walks past posters calling for a boycott of Sunday 's elections in Kosovo 's north . [ Reuters ]
Banning a party requires the agreement of seven of the court 's 11 judges .
Croatia already exports only 120,000 tonnes of sugar to the EU per year , he says , so the quota will cause no damage at all .
The thermal facility would be part of an industrial park covering a 560 hectare area , close to several protected lagoons .
He said he expects that the European Commission will pressure Belgrade to resolve this issue with Kosovo .
Some [ member states ] would like to see very strict rules that would allow them to introduce suspension rather immediately .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 16 / 04 / 09
The second edition of the international contemporary dance festival Sofia Dance Week is under way in Sofia from Thursday ( September 24th ) to October 1st .
The lack of transparency surrounding the presidential pardons only fuels doubts , he noted .
It cautioned however that disruptions to oil supply pose new risks to the process and cited high unemployment and commodity price increases as issues of concern .
One camp wants to see a weaker dinar , allowing Serbia to export more goods and stimulate its economy .
More than 150,000 vehicles cross the Gazela Bridge a day . [ File ]
De Kermabon said the mission is attempting to implement a " pragmatic solution " but that there are some technical problems .
" We should all instead try to find ways for resolving problems .
The Dublin @-@ based research agency Eurofound conducted the survey from September 2007 to February 2008 .
" The country will be most happy if all politicians quit forever and take a long vacation at their own expense , " he told SETimes .
Also in science and technology news : the Romanian government approves the creation of the National Institute for Aero @-@ Spatial Research and Development , and a Turkish professor receives the Benjamin Baker Engineer 's Award .
" Nevertheless , this is not without potential risks related to the lack of health and pension coverage , unemployment and uncertainty . "
" He has been a key figure in supporting EU enlargement for the entire Balkans and for Kosovo 's EU prospects , " Selimi said .
Turkey 's leaders are hailing the deal -- which must be endorsed by parliament -- as a milestone in efforts to develop nuclear power .
Commentators say the new ministry idea was initiated under EU pressure given Brussels ' worries -- at a critical time in the eurozone -- that economically @-@ challenged Romania , itself facing severe crisis , is missing out on billions available to grow the economy .
He adds that " the current technical talk agreement is sustainable for Pristina and Belgrade , and any attempt to change it would mean breaking the status @-@ quo position of the talks . "
Usually , he cannot visit his son or daughter in day care if the other parent does not allow it .
President Traian Basescu , fresh from his own re @-@ election earlier in the month , swore in the government following parliament 's approval .
Science and Technology : Kosovo archaeology gets boost
Southeast European Times : Where do you think the interethnic climate in Macedonia is heading ?
The proposal contains amendments to the controversial Article 301 , which decrees jail sentences of three years or less for insulting " Turkishness . "
At present , renewables account for 21 % of energy production , but by 2030 they could -- and should -- reach 25 % .
Officials in Belgrade , however , dismissed the threat , saying there is no information suggesting the group -- outlawed by UNMIK -- poses an actual security risk .
Mladic and other remaining fugitives will be delivered to the UN war crimes tribunal if they are hiding in Serbia , he promised .
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The investigation into Council of Europe allegations that the Albanian KLA extracted and traded human organs began amid hopes for justice to be served , but many Serbs are doubtful .
" Every patient in Bulgaria should get the best possible treatment . "
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The prime minister accepted his resignation .
" Now nearly ten years after the fall of Milosevic , [ time ] has not been used to strengthen the Serbian economy . [ The effects of ] badly conducted privatisation can now be seen and felt ; the country wasn 't opened , it did not abolish monopolies , it did not increase exports , competitiveness , efficiency .
The castle is three metres high , two metres wide , six metres long and is made of around 100,000 chocolate bars .
The proposal for the joint action has been viewed by many in region positively .
" These are elections for all citizens and everybody should have respect for these elections , " he told Southeast European Times .
There has been mostly symbolic enforcement since .
Consequently , there are many more young candidates running for office than ever .
Montenegro joined the ranks of the World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) as its 156th member on Saturday ( December 17th ) .
" Everything depends on ourselves , " Radosavljevic @-@ Vasiljevic says , and the festival sought to demonstrate this by featuring new works by the new generation of Serbian dramatists .
Representatives from Camozzi Holding SpA and Westinghouse met with Berisha in late October to discuss possible investments in nuclear energy production .
More than 200,000 mines remain in the country . [ Anes Alic / SETimes ]
They received three double gold , five gold , six silver medals and one bronze medal .
The ICJ is expected to issue an advisory opinion on the legality of Kosovo 's independence declaration . [ ICJ ]
Southeast Europe is the site for three major planned oil pipelines . [ Getty Images ]
It also offers the prospect of improved economic ties and opportunity .
SETimes : Is Mladic 's departure to The Hague one of the ways of overcoming obstacles on the path towards the EU , and do you give it added significance ?
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic called on the UN Security Council on Wednesday ( February 16th ) to examine allegations linking senior members of the former Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) to organ trafficking and other crimes in the late 1990s .
Initiatives promoted by various intergovernmental or national institutions enable knowledge sharing and the conversion of specialized expertise into economic , social and cultural capital .
The UN has stressed that the process cannot drag on forever without concrete progress .
The project envisions that Poste Srpske will retain majority ownership for at least five years while offering a minority stake to the public .
Also in business news : Swedish retailer IKEA wants to open five retail outlets and possibly a factory in Serbia , while annual inflation in Montenegro reached 8.8 % in September .
An ongoing investigation seeks to determine whether other agencies have been deceiving customers deliberately or if those who bought tickets knew what they were doing .
They also said co @-@ operation between the two countries should be boosted .
They buy nearly the most expensive gas in the world , paying close to 2 euros for a single litre of unleaded gas .
A Belgian tourist discovered Apoxyomenos in the Adriatic in 1996 .
Our last stop is the Royal Wine Cellar .
He formally submits his assessment to the UN next month . ( Beta , Politika , Tanjug , B92 , RTS - 19 / 05 / 11 )
There is no chance you can say that what you did was for the benefit of Croatia , " the judge said .
The move followed an almost two @-@ year process of internationally @-@ sponsored negotiations , which failed to yield an agreement , and came amid a continuing deadlock in the UN Security Council .
" We need to work together , respecting each other .
In Pristina , the government called plans to hold an election in Kosovo " unacceptable . "
He predicted that this will be a good year for Macedonia 's bid to join both the EU and NATO , as long as both Skopje and Athens work to resolve their longstanding name dispute .
A rescue worker rushes a baby to an ambulance after his team found her alive in a collapsed building in Ercis on Monday ( October 24th ) . [ Reuters ]
If there is no new government by May 14th , Serbia will have to hold new elections .
In particular , it cited Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Croatia , Macedonia , Montenegro , Romania and Serbia .
The goal of this year 's Croatia Summit -- a high @-@ level meeting of regional leaders , EU and NATO representatives -- was to show common readiness for regional co @-@ operation . The 5th annual summit was held on Friday ( July 9th ) and Saturday in Dubrovnik .
According to French Agriculture Minister Michel Barnier , the referendum showed that citizens were afraid of an EU " without borders and limits . "
So now we have some Armenian columnists , some non @-@ Armenian writers .
The new Croatian government on Thursday ( January 26th ) announced a set of measures aimed at boosting the country 's economic recovery .
After numerous interruptions owing to Milosevic 's poor health , the " trial of the century " was still under way when Milosevic died on March 11th 2006 .
The government sells a business , gets out from under the yoke of management , and money from the sale helps to fund the state budget .
Denis Kuljis , a Zagreb @-@ based writer and a founder of the Croatian newsmagazine Nacional , says HDZ is in danger of becoming marginalised .
Two Tirana residents were arrested : one described as a businessman and the other as an administrator of an export @-@ import company .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times -- 04 / 01 / 10
Spyridos Louis 's dramatic victory came after he took the lead when Australian runner Edwin Flack , the winner of the 800m and 1500m events , collapsed .
Pushing it through , however , could be a formidable political task .
" It will affect Turkey in a positive way if the referendum ended with ' yes ' .
" Russia 's Kosovo policy is influenced by wider geo @-@ strategic considerations rather than reality on the ground , " Kosovo Deputy Foreign Minister Petrit Selimi told SETimes .
However , he has said Serbia could help organise UN @-@ run local elections in Serb @-@ dominated municipalities this year , and he acknowledged Belgrade 's right to conduct parliamentary elections in Kosovo .
Strumica , Macedonia , will host the sixth edition of the Asterfest festival from Thursday ( May 27th ) to Monday .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade --25 / 10 / 10
Foreigners investing in Albanian property need to prepare for potential drawbacks , such as trying to obtain clean title deeds .
" Global activity has weakened and become more uneven , confidence has fallen sharply recently , and downside risks are growing . "
Making it clear that it will continue monitoring the two countries for at least another year , the EC also made ten concrete recommendations for each , saying it wants to see them implemented before the summer of 2011 , when it will issue its next annual reports .
Anger over the issue has been fueled by apparent confusion over what the court actually decided .
After the regime fell , the broadcaster said , he linked up with new authorities and has since been able to take on a key role in privatisation .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 13 / 07 / 09
The head of Radio Free Europe 's Kosovo bureau , Arbana Vidishiqi , told SETimes that the deal " marks an important step towards political compromise , something that Kosovo has lacked lately . "
Justice Minister Miglena Tacheva has called for urgent measures to reduce the spate of lawsuits alleging Bulgarian human rights violations . [ File ]
Their most recent negotiations occurred on September 3rd , September 11th , September 18th and October 8th .
Even those with both the proper documents and talent on the football pitch face steep odds .
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ANKARA , Turkey -- Former Turkish Economy Minister Kemal Dervis said on Friday ( May 20th ) that he will not join the race for the leadership post of the IMF .
" EU stayed in Kosovo after the war and saw how ready we are to have a state .
Since the 1993 hyperinflation , Serbs have a deep fear of losing all their savings .
" Without these [ powerful ] people 's support , Voicu couldn 't have had access to judges of the supreme court ... no one would have turned to him unless they knew who was behind him , " Ciuperca said .
Yet another pertinent example is the Long @-@ term Credit Management episode , involving a hedge fund with very high exposure to emerging economies .
The same research forecasts 1.3 % growth in the GDP of Cyprus by 2011 .
It 's no surprise in Pristina to see children in the streets seeking handouts to provide a living for themselves .
EVN entered Macedonia in 2006 and acquired the country 's distribution company " Elektrostopanstvo na Makedonija " ( ESM ) , now known as EVN Macedonia .
If owners don 't pay for heating oil , even those who do pay will at some point have no heat once the oil runs out .
The door is open for other Balkan countries to join a regional centre being set up by Serbia and Croatia . [ Getty Images ]
The BiH authorities handed over the group to US custody in January 2002 and the suspects were transferred to Guantanamo Bay .
It is likely that the consultations will be conducted separately -- that is , the two sides will not negotiate directly .
Parvanov says deploying NATO shield in Bulgaria not discussed in Lisbon
" I admire him as a political leader , " Ciro replied , obviously striving for another inroad towards his goal of " achieving unity " for the BiH squad .
Turkey 's Ambassador to Kosovo , Songül Ozan , said that the Balkans are the heart of Europe , and without them , Europe is not complete .
Amid speculation that the prime minister was planning to run for president , hundreds of thousands of protestors took to the streets about ten days ago .
The 2011 Freedom in the World report , by Freedom House , described the country as only " partly free , " with low scores in terms of political rights and civil liberties .
Ivanovic also criticised attempts to sow fear among Kosovo Serbs with incantations about potential violence against the community in the event of a declaration of independence .
By 2004 , things started to change for the worse as stagnation set in .
" One resource is that we all speak the same language , listen to the same music , live under the same sky , we have CEFTA ( the Central European Free Trade Agreement ) , water courses and energy potential , " said Tadic .
The 1,856km @-@ long pipeline , which will pass through all the five countries , will be capable of carrying 40 million tonnes of oil annually during its first phase , with capacity due to grow to 90 million tonnes .
Romanian director Radu Jude 's movie " The Lamp with the Hat " won the award for best film at the 16th Bucharest International Film Festival DaKINO last week .
Berisha came in power in 2004 , and one of the campaign promises made by his Democratic Party was to resolve the energy crisis .
The exhibition , " Intelligent Solutions for the Cities , " attracted around 100 companies and institutions .
Although progress has been made in ironing out differences , more hurdles remain .
ANKARA , Turkey -- Sudanese President Omar al @-@ Bashir has decided not to attend the Organisation of Islamic Conference summit in Istanbul , officials were quoted as saying on Sunday ( November 8th ) .
The storage facility will boast a capacity of 1 billion cubic metres for strategic and commercial use .
Ilir Gjoni , MP of the Socialist Party , said the proposal will be blocked in parliament .
Sunday 's elections will test Macedonia
" His death is a great loss for music , and I 'm not sure that younger generations will sing as he did , " band member Kresimir Tomec said .
Gashi says the government needs a " functional national strategy " to address the issues confronting the community .
" On this big day for BiH , I wish to share the joy with all my compatriots .
Tadic maintains that the purpose of the strategy is to force Serbs in northern Kosovo to recognise Pristina 's independence and called on KFOR and EULEX to protect the Serb community .
Dozens of women and children from Iraq had been aboard the ship for 13 days .
For two weeks , a small Croatian town on the Adriatic coast became a global centre for children 's creativity .
" Tensions between the ethnic Macedonian and Albanian populations continued to impact areas including education , employment , and political participation , " the report said .
The results of the local elections are proof that we have large support .
Romania has selected Corneliu Porumboiu 's film " Policeman : Adjective " as its candidate for the 2010 Oscar Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category .
The process of accession to NATO and the EU has another role -- institutions are strengthening , new measures for regional co @-@ operation are being adopted and there are technological advancements in border control .
He will pay anyway in the way of God . "
Over 60 border police and customs officers were arrested for taking bribes . [ File ]
" I have to hold the reins of my defence in my own hands . "
His predecessor , the first caretaker of the Et 'hem Bey Mosque , died while he was in the mosque ; hundreds attended his funeral .
However , it will be up to the investor to actually build the network , to be called Eagle Mobile .
He said the diplomatic office represents another bridge between the two countries .
" An American Corner is a resource centre , where students , teachers , businesspeople , government and [ NGO ] leaders , journalists , researchers and the general public can come to learn more about the United States , " said former US Ambassador to Macedonia Lawrence E. Butler , who opened the Skopje location in January 2005 .
Size of grey economy remains high in Bulgaria , Romania
" This is the company we have to compare ourselves with if we want to be an equal EU member in two years ' time , " said Marinac , stressing the need for further reforms in a number of areas , such as reducing unemployment , further developing the market and strengthening the management sector .
A well @-@ known carmaker is investing in Serbia , maybe presaging a surge of foreign investment as President Boris Tadic nominates an EU @-@ friendly prime minister .
" We have done so the first time , and we will do it again if asked , " Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci , told Kosovo Daily Express .
The Macedonian government adopted a strategy Tuesday ( April 20th ) for long @-@ term development of the energy sector through 2030 and plans to invest up to 5 billion euros in refurbishing current facilities and building new ones .
But some , such as Wladimir van Wilgenburg , a writer for the Kurdish newspaper Rudaw and Jamestown Foundation analyst on PKK issues , are wary of taking the Turkish government 's statements at face value .
The goal of the project , developed jointly by the University of Southeast Europe in Tetovo and the Open Society Institute foundation , is to attract young computer and telecommunications specialists and to improve Macedonia 's competitiveness on the local and global market .
Christopher Lambert and Adrian Paul starred in " Highlander : Endgame , " shot at Castel .
A kidney transplant in BiH costs between 20,000 and 35,000 euros , but is covered by the state heath fund .
Albanian doctors performed the first full kidney transplant in their country on Thursday ( March 26th ) at the Hospital University Centre in Tirana .
" I fully activate my role as the honorary president of the party , " Reuters quoted him as saying at a news conference in Zagreb on Sunday .
Clinton is due in Istanbul on Friday and Saturday for a meeting of the Libya Contact Group .
There are about 600 enterprises to be liquidated , which means having this process continuing ... for 30 years . "
Dushan is one of the founders of Otpor ( Vojvodina ) and was a founder and president of the University of Novi Sad Student Union from 1997 to 2000 .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha 's privatisation plan would sell all of Albania 's 1,280 public properties . [ Reuters ]
According to Bulgarian analysts , the size of the country 's informal economy currently stands at between 20 % and 35 % of GDP .
" People are not happy that they are at barricades , but Pristina 's behaviour has further shaken their confidence . "
Reacting to Dacic 's statement , Deputy Prime Minister Verica Kalanovic said the cabinet had not discussed division , but added that " the initiative should be reviewed . "
" I will buy tickets for the next year 's Exit as early as tomorrow , " he said .
Economists believe Serbia will lose a great deal of foreign investment due to political instability , while Kosovo Serbs think snap elections will not help preserve Kosovo and that political bickering is taking up valuable time .
The event will run through Saturday ( May 16th ) .
Dochia also recommended caution in the government 's public statements .
Integrated Roma inclusion policies and an efficient use of EU funds are the key conditions for the success of the Decade of Roma Inclusion initiative , representatives of the nine participating countries and international officials agreed in Sofia on Tuesday ( June 12th ) .
The 22 @-@ year old pop and folk singer won the majority of votes at a local competition Saturday ( March 13th ) with his song " Ovo je Balkan , " composed by Goran Bregovic .
Under a preliminary accord ratified by parliament in September , Serbia agreed to sell 51 % of its Naftne Industrije Srbije ( NIS ) oil refining monopoly to Russia 's Gazprom .
SETimes : Is there agreement on a withdrawal from the north , and would you accept such an agreement ?
" After returning to Bulgaria , the medics began to carry out the sentences imposed in Libya according to the Bulgarian law , " said Velchev .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in the Serbian capital with Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and a delegation of Turkish businessmen .
There 's no real fighting between the sides so the great powers can afford to leave it aside , " he said .
The European Commission ( EC ) warned Bulgaria and Romania on Wednesday ( June 27th ) that they must step up efforts in fighting corruption and crime to avoid future sanctions .
Montenegro is set to receive EU candidate status following a recommendation Monday ( November 8th ) by the European Commission .
The other is the South Stream pipeline project between Russia 's energy giant Gazprom and Italy 's ENI .
Production at these plants has been hampered by chronic technical problems as well as multiple lightning strikes .
The planned allocation for Croatia , which is expected to complete its accession negotiations with the EU next year , totals over 451m euros , including 154m euros for regional development , 131m euros for institution building and 77m euros for rural development .
" Serbia is not asking us Albanians anything , the state would rather that we are not here , that 's why we will not allow the census to enumerate us , " Bujanovac resident Midhat Selmani told SETimes .
We have very good , excellent relations with Macedonia .
Facebook users are usually under 35 years of age , the study revealed .
The crisis , he suggests , is more likely to strengthen the democratic system than undermine it .
Kelmendi told the BBC that she wants to represent Kosovo next year in London .
By Valentina Pop and Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 06 / 02 / 08
But former MPs from the Democratic Society Party ( DTP ) will reman in parliament and are regrouping under a new banner .
Earlier this week , Kosor said if the protests continue , they migh endanger Croatia 's EU accession .
" He is a wise person .
Noting the " great progress " made during the talks , he suggested that an agreement on the panels ' titles could be reached as early as Wednesday .
The Roboscan 1M can identify the radiography of a car or truck in seconds . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Hundreds of city council officials and administrators are on strike , including many of Mostar 's firefighters .
" This cannot be called privatisation .
" Patriarch Irinej has ' depoliticised ' the church , since during the illness of his predecessor , Patriarch Pavle , some bishops had politically exposed themselves , which is now far less likely . "
A solution to a long @-@ standing problem is proposed but opponents may challenge it in court .
Several Turkish NGOs in Kosovo gathered last month in Vushtrri to assess UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan to resolve the province 's status .
Sarajevo engineer Bojan Bakic , 28 , told SETimes that delaying the elections may create small savings , but not nearly enough to make a difference in the budget .
Following the addition of the Old Bridge in Mostar to the World Heritage List in 2005 , UNESCO recently added another Ottoman bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) to the distinguished group of world monuments .
By Bedrana Kaletović for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 15 / 02 / 12
Bone marrow and umbilical cord blood are used in treatment of cancer , leukemia and genetic diseases .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha announced recently that the government supports an amendment that would recognise same @-@ sex marriage .
She also confirmed on Wednesday that the protests would be organised jointly with the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria ( KNSB ) , the other major syndicate in the Balkan nation .
Albania 's new cabinet goes to work
Kosovo has already received international assurances of help with the transition process .
At the same time , we will start informing the public of what this campaign means .
Another " now or never " saga at Cyprus talks
With recovery still fragile , it would be premature to withdraw government support now , they said , stressing , however , that the signs of stabilisation suggest it is time to start mapping out co @-@ ordinated exit strategies .
Meanwhile , according to the Turkish police research , drug traffickers have started using some other alternative routes to Europe , such as from Iran and Pakistan to Britain .
The Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia has been broadcasting daily appeals for the perpetrator to be found and brought to justice .
Or Vera Nikolic ? ... Why did Jasna Fazlic take US citizenship and Natasha Janic Hungarian ?
Meanwhile , a poster at the Opera and Ballet Theatre -- once a symbol of pride for the communist regime -- announces " no visas required ! "
Saric pointed out that the 1992 @-@ 1995 BiH conflict ended 15 years ago .
Presently , there are 24 RAAS members from various countries which include some of the best known names in the arts and science : French film director Tony Gatlif , two @-@ time Oscar winner Michael Caine , British historian Grattam Hakson , Finnish writer Veijo Baltzar , Heidelberg University professor Romani Rose and painter Bruno Morelli .
G20 leaders pledge to tighten financial regulation
An international jury honoured Lleshanaku for his " strong metaphors , sharp thought and ... finesse . "
Germany , however , has only offered " privileged partnership " status for Turkey , which falls short of full membership and is thus unacceptable to Ankara .
Serbia 's Special Prosecution for Organised Crime filed charges last week against Darko Saric and 19 others suspected of smuggling 2.5 tonnes of cocaine from South America .
Germany blocked Serbia 's candidacy in December , citing tensions in Serb @-@ dominated northern Kosovo .
" You must be harmonious and support your country which cannot do without you and you without it , " he said .
Serbia has only one condition -- to enter the EU as a whole , " he said .
Now that the elections are over the government will need to turn its eye to the economy .
Selimi : Kosovo is still making the very first steps towards Euro Atlantic integration , in a very long road that will need reform .
A cross @-@ border criminal ring , which trafficked pregnant women to Greece and sold their newborn babies there , has been smashed as part of an ongoing joint operation by Bulgarian and Greek police , authorities in the two Balkan nations said on Tuesday ( January 25th ) .
For example , the Turkish giant TAV will operate two Macedonian airports over the next 20 years and must invest 200m euros in modernising and expanding Macedonia 's aviation facilities .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis is expected to bring up the issue during her talks Sunday with Matthew Nimetz , the UN mediator for the Macedonia name issue , during her visit to New York for a UN @-@ sponsored event on climate change .
" The senator , in my point of view , is just the interface of former communist elite that came to power shortly after 1989 and some of whom managed to remain in key positions even after 2000 . "
Prosecutor Alain Tieger said the evidence " proved beyond reasonable doubt that the three generals were legally responsible for the crimes . "
Serbian Foreign Minister , Kosovo Albanian delegation pay visits to Washington
He called for a compromise solution .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 08 / 02 / 10
After signing an oath in parliament , Gjorge Ivanov was inaugurated as Macedonia 's fourth president Tuesday ( May 12th ) in Skopje .
( Various sources - 27 / 06 / 07 @-@ 04 / 07 / 07 )
Tadic arrived via the Danube , on a riverboat bearing the name " The Dove . "
SETimes : How much has been done to establish a proper programme for the protection of the witnesses ?
Real estate specialists say there is an additional reason for increasing interest in luxurious neighbourhoods .
" I didn 't participate in creating this protocol .
The company hopes to start analysing the finding by the end of this year or early in 2012 .
Visitors viewed culinary presentations , a cooking show and sampled a wide array of wines .
A statement issued by the " No To High Fuel Prices " group Sunday said that the measures taken by the government last week to tame fuel prices were insufficient and would produce a short @-@ term effect only .
He said that even the smallest incidents had been blown out of proportion by the media .
After BiH , de Hoop Scheffer travelled to Podgorica where he praised Montenegro for the " remarkable " progress in its Euro @-@ Atlantic integration process .
The actor -- known for films such as " Pirates of the Caribbean " -- received the " Award for Future Movies " and held several workshops for festival participants .
In the end , the committee will consider only political parties ' directives , " Centre for European Policy executive director Drita Maloku told SETimes .
Documents , articles and interviews
Romania 's parliament recently passed a new privacy bill that some say will suppress anti @-@ corruption efforts .
The astronomy observatory at the Bogazici University , Istanbul 's Earthquake Research Institute and the telecommunications company Turk Telecom are collaborating on the project .
On the same day , Romania threatened to derail EU plans to grant Serbia membership candidate status in a row over minority rights in the country . [ Reuters ]
In 1967 , he joined Partizan , which a year earlier had reached the European Champions Cup final with Real Madrid .
Under security protocols , all copies of confidential reports are to be returned to the security agency .
Multiethnic criminal gangs , composed of ethnic Albanians as well as Serbs , have been allowed free rein .
In a statement afterwards , Republika Srpska Prime Minister Aleksandar Dzombic said that the countries agreed to appoint a co @-@ ordinator who would monitor activities in cases of floods and analyse the compatibility of the countries ' flood @-@ defence systems .
In drafting the plan , the government also consulted relevant NGOs and academics .
Security indicators have also shown that the most common threats to family security , despite ethnic background , are theft , robberies , and murders .
Kosovo 's Serbs still look to Belgrade
Ademi : As a political subject we have always expressed our opinion that in the co @-@ ordinative group for resolving the problem about the name issue , the ethnic Albanians should be included as well .
He cited Tuesday 's re @-@ election of Sulejman Tihic as leader of the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) , of which he is also a senior member , as the main motive for his decision .
The Timisoara protests soon spread to Cluj @-@ Napoca , Sibiu and Bucharest .
SETimes : One of the key issues recently raised is the voters ' list .
" I come from a Muslim family in Bosnia , and I am a Serb by nationality , " he wrote in a letter to the Serbian Science and Art Academy in 1976 .
Between France 's new position and Slovenia 's commitment -- as the holder of the EU presidency -- to enable Balkan countries to join the EU , Macedonia is justified in expecting the start of negotiations by late 2008 .
Macedonians were hired as translators for the Serbian language , and even the logistics center was in Skopje .
NATO currently has more than 10,000 peacekeeping troops in Kosovo , from 24 nations . [ Getty Images ]
Some seemed to be influenced by the outcry .
A database " Strategic Documents " of the government offers them to the public in their final draft version .
The forum in Bucharest ends on Friday . [ File ]
The European Commission approved a 120m @-@ euro financial support package for Serbia 's budget , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic announced on Tuesday ( March 24th ) .
Montenegrin dairy products are becoming less costly , but meeting EU quality levels remains a concern . [ Getty Images ]
Although there are some concerns that elections could be an obstacle to resolving Kosovo 's status , the two processes can move together , Ruecker said after meeting with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu .
Riot police beat and chased peaceful demonstrators who took to the streets Saturday and Sunday to protest President Vladimir Putin 's policies .
RS lawmakers adopt controversial state property law
" Saying that Macedonia has fulfilled all the criteria for starting negotiations with the EU , but that this cannot happen because of that bilateral issue sends a discouraging signal ... not only to Macedonia , but the entire region , " Macedonian analyst Vladimir Bojinovski told SETimes .
Over the course of four days , police from both entities in BiH searched 200 locations across the country .
The tax , effective from June 15th , will be 10 euros for cars and minibuses and from 30 to 150 euros for trucks , buses and other larger vehicles .
Kukuriku will not have to find additional ruling coalition partners , as it scored enough seats to form the government : 78 , according to unofficial results .
In the face of mounting international pressure , Libya 's Supreme Court ordered a retrial , but despite further scientific evidence that exonerated them , the medics ' death sentences were upheld .
What are your reflections on that service ?
This is the fourth such forum hosted by Turkey , which enjoys close ties with both Afghanistan and Pakistan , whose relations are strained .
SETimes : Numerous politicians in BiH from the Croatian part say their rights are being ignored .
Many believe this is good for the country , as it creates a living for people in certain areas .
By Georgi Mitev @-@ Santek and Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times -- 27 / 04 / 07
Intracom Defence Electronics , part of Greece 's Intracom Holdings , won a two @-@ year renewal contract for the support of the Patriot air defence systems in Europe with the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency , the company announced on Tuesday ( February 17th ) .
People come here from Zagreb , and as far as Australia , just to come to the festival , " said Benjamin , a 29 @-@ year @-@ old from Germany .
Two large companies , Euroil and Fisheku , have been implicated .
Humanitarian aid to Somalians should be launched under an international mandate , such as the UN , Ciray said , rather than by some individuals .
In her statement , US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said " We also hope these agreements will open the door to Serbia 's EU candidacy .
The majority of Macedonians believe that the country 's education system is corrupt , a survey showed on May 24th .
Haradinaj , the overall commander of KLA forces in the Dukagjin area at that time , was prime minister of Kosovo in March 2005 , when the ICTY unsealed his indictment .
" The Daycare Centre 's main purpose is to offer emergency aid and intervention that a child needs .
Under the new accord , hashed out during protracted talks supervised by Moisiu , voters will have to produce two identity documents at polling stations .
SETimes : How do you see the introduction of northern Kosovo in the justice system ?
The new president said his political goal was to help steer Macedonia towards NATO and EU membership .
EU members want to have a separate status within the 60 square km zone that will allow them access as before .
On May 3rd , 2006 Rehn told the Serbian public that the talks were cut off because fugitive Ratko Mladic had not been arrested .
" It is the most beautiful moment of my life ; my heart stopped with happiness , " Gheorghe said immediately after word of her victory .
Jeremic then travelled to Montenegro to meet with President Filip Vujanovic , Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic , Foreign Minister Milan Rocen and Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic .
The IICCR 's charges were based on official documents , testimonies , press articles such as the one in Die Welt , and documents from the secret service archives of Romania , Hungary , the former East Germany and the United States .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Pakistan and Turkey sealed three security agreements envisioning co @-@ operation against terrorism and Albania 's Foreign Minister Besnik Mustafaj was in New York .
Serbia to keep searching for Mladic despite family 's request
Macedonian archaeologists in Strumica excavated 80 silver Venetian coins dating from the 13th and the early 15th centuries .
A suggestion Tukic offers to those who buy into investment funds is to recognise their long @-@ term nature .
Serbian athletes did not have many opportunities to stand on the podium at the 2008 Summer Olympics , although Milorad Cavic can be proud of his razor @-@ thin finish behind Michael Phelps .
The fact is that we have been operating in a poisoned political environment since the middle of 2006 .
" Prosecution proceedings continued against four border police and one municipal official for involvement in trafficking .
The abandoned Zeytinlikoy Imroz elementary school . [ Stelio Berber ]
The European Commission has included the media among the priorities in monitoring the progress of countries that are on the road to EU accession .
The government sent a bill on a common company registration number to the parliament .
The judges should apply the European Convention for Human Rights in addition to the Macedonian law , but to do so they need appropriate training .
" We are brothers , and there are family ties between us . "
The primary mission of the event 's organisers has been ensuring the attendees ' security , so the country has done everything from sealing off streets and deploying trained snipers to catching stray dogs .
To force the EU to end its indecisiveness over Turkey 's membership , top Turkish political commentators said that the country would pursue a " policy of tension , " and possibly even halt accession negotiations , as a gambit to force a decision on what appears to be a stalled issue .
Marin @-@ Perianu will receive a 10,000 euro award from the Dutch Education Ministry .
In Belgrade , he met with President Boris Tadic to discuss Serbia 's hopes of resuming talks with the EU .
Despite their positive response to the Annan Plan , the Turkish Cypriots are shut out .
However , analysts in Kosovo and Serbia disagree about political dialogue on northern Kosovo .
The third round of qualification matches for the World Cup ended on Sunday ( October 12th ) .
Istanbul was named as one of the world 's top performing tourist destinations in 2011 , based on Mastercard 's new Worldwide Index of Global Destination Cities , published on Wednesday ( June 1st ) .
In Serbia , festive mood turns to frustration
To measure each of the surveyed economies ' competitiveness , the report 's authors used both publicly available data and a poll of over 11,000 business leaders in the 131 nations .
Oprea said Ardelean 's appointment was solely the responsibility of the minister and that he did not have to seek party approval .
Justice Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin suggested on Tuesday that an ongoing investigation confirmed the allegations that Ceber had suffered " ill treatment " during detention .
Where else in the world can you see such a thing ?
They began beating Aleksic with their rifles .
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski awarded medals of honour Monday ( March 3rd ) to alpinist Gligor Delev and posthumously to Dimitar Ilievski @-@ Murato .
" Testing , lectures and quality were really not as good as I was expecting , " she told SETimes .
With its party atmosphere and free @-@ flowing beer , having a great time at the festival is all but inevitable .
Pajic and his team have been asked by Prime Minister Ivo Sanader to collect information and evidence that will shed light on domestic money laundering .
But , in fact they are way too far from reality , " the analyst said .
Belgrade is hosting the first Oil Forum of the Energy Community of South Eastern Europe on Thursday ( September 24th ) and Friday .
The highest prevalence of cocaine use on the " old " continent was found in Scotland ( at 3.9 % ) , England and Wales , and Italy , at 3 % in each .
Amid economic woes , Greece 's Socialists win big
The government will privatise 40 % of Telecom Srbija . [ File ]
Identifying remains of missing persons - an estimated 150,000 go missing annually -- is no longer an overwhelming or unreliable process .
He accuses it of " communist plotting against Islam " and " Islamophobia . "
Just against HDZ , " Miranovic told SETimes .
One of Turkey 's strongest supporters for EU inclusion is Spain , which currently holds the rotating presidency of the bloc .
In a statement , the bank said weakening of the dinar this year was caused by an unexpected increase in energy imports .
Spain 's Aricam Group will build a 250m @-@ euro cement plant in Albania .
On Monday ( January 15th ) , Marcos Paghdatis of Cyprus beat Germany 's Rainer Schuettler 6 @-@ 4 , 2 @-@ 6 , 6 @-@ 3 , 6 @-@ 2 .
Former Red Star Belgrade and Benfica player Zoran Filipovic has been named coach of the new Montenegrin national football team , according to a statement by the Montenegrin Football Association .
Croatian companies returned unhindered to the Kosovo market , where they had previously achieved a measure of success .
The agreement will enter into force once it is ratified by the two countries ' parliaments .
The 3rd International Cardiology Workshop took place in Belgrade between April 11th and 14th , gathering over 400 cardiologists from around the world .
By Ozgur Ogret for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 30 / 07 / 2011
Father Anagnostopulos envisions Turkey 's future as the region 's largest " multicultural " nation .
Madonna rocked the Balkans this week during the last leg of her 2009 European Sticky and Sweet Tour .
The third annual Petrovac Jazz Festival will kick off at 7pm on August 31st .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci welcomed the council , saying telling his cabinet " By being all @-@ inclusive , we will have success in the battle for rule of law . "
Some public figures who never served during the war were shocked to find their names on the list .
Protesters in Ankara hold photos of murdered Armenian @-@ Turkish journalist Hrant Dink . [ Ahmet Gormez ]
Staviski 's lawyers said they would appeal the sentence .
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed support for Macedonia 's NATO bid during a meeting last week in Washington with Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki .
The cream of the European and global music scene comes to us .
The Montenegrin government will be better able to break its citizens of their penchant for littering if the country , which is blighted by trash from one end to the other , is first cleaned up , says Robert Cialdini , Arizona State University psychology professor .
Outgoing NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer made a final visit to Romania . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Its steam engines operate the way they have always done , hauling their cargo of logs from deep in the mountains .
" It is important to us that Europe is not afraid of the Western Balkans , as the case was before , " said Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic . [ Getty Images ]
Ceremonies marking the occasion were under way near Cacak that same day .
Experts , she said , were also analysing a book reportedly containing Islamic content and a CD or DVD also found in the backpack .
The reconstruction of a key route in Belgrade has unexpectedly become something far different .
" The swearing @-@ in procedure is under discussion , whether it should be done in front of the deputies , or at a special ceremony in front of the chairman of the constitutional court and parliament speaker , " he said .
The two prime ministers also reviewed the latest developments in regional topics , including the Kosovo status issue , Greece 's name dispute with Macedonia and Turkey 's European prospects .
Kosovo 's Foreign Ministry said it welcomes any kind of agreement " in favour of the normalisation and strengthening of the inter @-@ state relations between the neighboring countries in the Balkans . "
The nationalist Greater Romania Party ( PRM ) , represented by three councilors , said it would refrain from joining either of the two alliances .
In part , Haradinaj 's retrial was ordered after considering " that the Trial Chamber had erred in failing to secure Kabashi 's testimony , and that of one other witness , thereby depriving the prosecution of vital support for its case . " Haradinaj and co @-@ defendants Idriz Balaj and Lahi Brahimaj are being re @-@ tried on six counts related to " torture and murder of prisoners in the KLA @-@ run camp . "
Directions : Stir yeast with 0.15 liter of warm milk and 1 tablespoon of sugar , and let the yeast become active .
" The pljeskavica burger patties are incredibly tasty , " Paul , 29 , of London said .
The first farmers appeared a little after those oldest inhabitants of this region , " says Vasoje Vasic , museum curator .
Ardi Pulaj , an Albanian journalist , tells his story to Southeast European Times .
Another example applies to emerging economies .
In January , a multi @-@ city crackdown netted 47 suspected terrorists associated with Al @-@ Qaeda .
The government also promised to construct a new school building by the end of the academic year to address the problem .
The historic ruling comes just days before the 16th anniversary of the fall of Srebrenica in 1995 , when some 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces , led by wartime commander Ratko Mladic .
They hoped Belene would offset the slump in electricity exports that followed the EU @-@ required shutdown of four of Kozloduy 's reactors in January 2007 .
Also in diplomatic news : a delegation from Kosovo 's parliament is visiting Turkey , and Serbian President Boris Tadic seeks good regional foreign relations .
Most likely they will keep silent , " said Oguzlu .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski officially introduced the project , which was financed by the government .
It was founded in 1973 by two renowned art professors who wanted to popularise Macedonia 's centuries @-@ old tradition of pottery .
Labour leaders welcomed the decision .
" I had a fast food restaurant over there .
The analysts say the quick reaction of police units that quashed potential riots also demonstrated governmental stability .
" The legitimacy of this investigation will finally and only be secured by the urgent establishing of effective witness protection programmes , " Serbian President Boris Tadic said .
Meanwhile , British Foreign Secretary David Miliband voiced support for Ukraine 's NATO aspirations during a visit to Kiev on Wednesday .
The death of Somali children to infection is not acceptable , " he said .
The three Balkan countries still have a number of open bilateral issues to solve , such as those of missing persons from the 1991 @-@ 1995 conflict between Serbia and Croatia , the return of cultural artefacts seized during the war and the housing problems of refugees .
They also have yet to win a medal .
If Tripoli fails to take steps towards a positive resolution , the EU should consider " a revision of the common policy of engagement with Libya in all relevant fields as the Union would deem appropriate , " members of the EP ( MEP ) said in a joint resolution , adopted by a 567 @-@ 1 vote with seven abstentions .
The data also showed that the economy grew by 8.9 % in 2010 , which exceeded the official predictions of 7 % .
Louizos is one of the many Attica mayors who have teamed up with other counterparts against the decision .
The Kalemegdan fortress of Belgrade hosted the first Belgrade Food and Drink Festival . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
" The criminal group was organising a chain for human trafficking to western countries , " Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska said .
" You have tried to convince us that you are not responsible , but you failed .
Some 70 works from private collections are featured .
He also urged the UN to press on with an agreement to abolish annual military exercises held separately by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot forces on the island .
Credit expansion has been impressive in recent years and leverage buyouts have become customary .
" Achieving candidate status in 2008 is ambitious , but under the best circumstances it can be possible , " Rehn said .
" Two billion cubic metres of natural gas will be transported through the Shah Deniz II pipeline in 2017 , which will be raised to 4 billion cubic metres in 2018 , and 6 billion cubic metres in 2019 , " Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said after signing the agreement with his Azeri counterpart , Natiq Aliyev .
Prime Minister Agim Ceku ( left ) and President Fatmir Sejdiu have been at the Kosovo government 's helm during the status process . [ Getty Images ]
When Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , accompanied by his family and five cabinet ministers , landed in war @-@ torn Mogadishu on Friday ( August 19th ) , he was sending a message of Turkish leadership and charity in the Muslim world , both to a domestic audience and the international community .
The number of prisoners exceeds the prison capacity by almost 50 % , but new efforts are under way to relieve Serbia 's penal system .
The Greek minority has yet to react to the declaration .
Seeking to dissuade more recognitions of Kosovo 's independence , the Serbian government has decided to send emissaries to the 55 nations believed to be close to making that move and has reportedly asked its ambassadors in another 40 capitals to focus on that task , as well .
Sponsored by the US Embassy in Macedonia , the American Corner in Skopje brings a bit of the United States to Macedonians .
Miloshevski explained he used the loan to purchase necessary machinery .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 01 / 05 / 08
UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker stressed that elections should not interfere with the status process , adding " We all think that it is possible to reconcile the two processes . "
Following the first day 's vote , one liberal lawmaker announced his resignation from the party ranks , denouncing what he called Antonescu 's attempts to set up an " enlightened absolutism . "
Bulgaria will seek compensation from the European Commission ( EC ) for losses suffered by local meat and dairy producers after a foot @-@ and @-@ mouth disease outbreak in the southeast part of the country , Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov said on Tuesday ( January 11th ) .
" Under those circumstances , unfortunately , the outcome would be obvious , " Churkin said .
It will then be up to the leaders of the 25 @-@ nation bloc to decide on the matter during their December 14th @-@ 15th summit in Brussels .
He acknowledged , however , that it could eventually enter the food chain .
Luksic nominated as Montenegro 's new prime minister
Zannier : UNMIK continues to operate under its mandate based on Security Council Resolution 1244 .
Former Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski spoke to supporters at the weekend . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
The Serbian government adopted measures late last month envisioning a 1.3 @-@ billion @-@ euro investment to increase production and export growth this year .
Wouldn 't it be right for all those working at the same job , in the same state , to be paid equally for this job ? " Elvedin Mioc , president of the Zenica @-@ Doboj canton police union told SETimes .
" I think the international community should seize the momentum , and window of opportunity , when Mr. ( Demetris ) Christofias , the new Cyprus president was elected , and is committed to resolution of this issue , " he told reporters in New York after his monthly working luncheon with UN Security Council members .
Opposition Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said a boycott of the elections has never been an option for the opposition .
SETimes correspondent Svetla Dimitrova contributed to this report .
A crisis could erupt in the financial markets themselves , or it could be triggered indirectly by a major shock - such as the dramatic rise in the price of oil several decades ago .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic said Zagreb welcomes the EU effort , since the ongoing deadlock " threatens to degrade ties between the two countries over the long term . "
A show of contemporary theatre art from Croatia will open on Thursday ( May 13th ) at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Centre in New York .
Despite major successes , Turkey 's fractured feminist movements need to resolve their own differences .
" Banks in the country have very similar interest rates , and , at the same time , have higher interest rates from those in the region , " Ejupi explained .
" The goal of Slobodan Milosevic 's regime propaganda was completely to dehumanise opponents in the armed conflict , often threatening their right to life , " Serbian chief War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukcevic told SETimes .
The new BiH Armed Forces will underpin state security and assure regional security through integration into Euro @-@ Atlantic structures
Tito 's luxury yacht heads for an overhaul after being sold to a city in Croatia .
On Wednesday ( May 21st ) , High Representative to BiH Miroslav Lajcak lectured on constitutional reform at the School for Advanced and International Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Washington .
The prospects of joining the EU served as a strong impetus for the implementation of reforms in Bulgaria and Romania , the Bank experts noted , stressing , however , that the process of integration was far from over .
Greek police have arrested five men and a woman for suspected terrorist links after series of raids . [ Reuters ]
The funds will , over the next three years , help build Kosovo , the newest nation to emerge from the breakup of Yugoslavia .
Arianit Kelmendi , an elections expert who has monitored voting in Kosovo since 2000 , tells SETimes that the constitutional changes are welcome .
Although members of their parties voted in favour of the amendments , Serbian government representatives have not publically commented on them .
Political life in Albania has been mired in an impasse since the June 2009 elections .
" All you see on TV all day are football matches .
As temperatures plummet , Albanians can expect energy restrictions and blackouts .
He also voiced hope that the commission will be able to say next year " that the essence of the work has been done . "
As with any medical treatment , the prior free and informed written consent of the person concerned should be obtained .
The legislation takes effect on September 1st .
The joint operations ... intend to overcome these challenging situations of the security in the north , " he told the Express .
Culture and Sports : Bulgaria 's men 's volleyball team win bronze in Tokyo
A decision by the Republika Srpska District Court is causing discontent among the Bosniaks in BiH .
Pressing Zagreb to arrest and hand over the fugitive to the ICTY , del Ponte insisted witnesses had spotted him in Croatia on numerous occasions .
The party also claims that the ruling coalition has repeatedly violated the so @-@ called Badinter principle , which requires overwhelming support by minority parties , when minority @-@ related laws are being voted on .
Not everyone is so optimistic .
The country 's powerful and staunchly secular military have forced four governments out of office in the last five decades .
Delevic : Serbia has plenty more to do , and I believe a lot will be done until the unveiling of the European Commission 's opinion on whether Serbia should become a candidate country , which will take place on October 12th .
Meanwhile , the opposition is wooing the SDP .
" That is my decision and an Orthodox and Christian way of fighting for a better life in Serbia , " he said .
SETimes : As Serbian closeness with Russia is constantly pointed out [ even assuming a religious intimacy ] , can we expect it to cause a negative impact on Serbia 's relations with the West , primarily the US ?
Also present were two representatives from the Pentagon in Washington , DC , and from the office for social assistance .
The information will be used to assess oil and gas potential .
" This tax proposal is actually a tax on bad government .
Belgrade is facing a difficult task .
She says education is key to preventing the trend .
Zdravko Petak , a professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences in Zagreb , says that there is no winning political idea yet that could save the HDZ .
Of the 716 mosques in Kosovo , only the one in Marina was outside the jurisdiction of the Kosovo Islamic Community ( BIK ) .
Ahead of the meeting , EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said he sees no security risk for BiH but noted there is deterioration in the political situation .
With a score of 6.3 , the same as last year , Cyprus placed 30th in the world in the Berlin @-@ based anti @-@ corruption watchdog 's annual survey . Trailing 31 places behind came Turkey with the second @-@ best mark among the SEE nations , while Kosovo and Moldova received the lowest grades for the region .
The EU mission in Kosovo says a protocol signed with Serbian police will aid efforts to strengthen the rule of law , and does not threaten Kosovo 's sovereignty .
OSCE calls for clarity in Kosovo property laws
It has also spearheaded a petition drive aimed at eliminating questions about ethnicity and religion from the national census , which will be conducted in October .
Bosiljka Mladic 's lawyer , Milos Saljic , told the Belgrade @-@ based daily Vecernje Novosti that the weapons were seized during a December 2008 raid of the family home in Belgrade .
The money would be provided to the IMF to help it deal with the crisis .
They discussed bilateral economic relations , particularly progress of the construction of the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline and the South Stream natural @-@ gas pipeline .
The new document , drafted by Belgium , Britain , France , Germany , Italy , Slovakia and the United States , is an update of a version circulated last month and includes changes aimed at addressing some of Russia 's concerns .
Eating more beans can be very beneficial for health , Greek experts said during a conference held by the Agricultural Development Ministry in Athens .
I and the party I lead do not believe that the [ Socialist ] leadership is concerned about the election standards .
The European Commission ( EC ) launched visa facilitation talks with Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia last year .
By HK Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 29 / 01 / 10
Acquitted of war crimes in connection with the 2001 torture and murder of ethnic Albanians in the village of Ljuboten , Boskovski is now a fierce critic of Gruevski .
Former Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu , who heads the opposition National Liberal Party ( PNL ) , greeted the choice with scepticism , saying it shows the PSD is suffering from an acute lack of personnel .
The Macedonian Interior Ministry said the reason for the disaster was a broken cable on the rudder , which caused the boat to turn sharply to the left and capsize .
In Brussels this week , Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic submitted the answers to more than 2,400 questions regarding reforms being implemented and the country 's readiness to become a candidate for EU membership .
" In the interest of their country and its EU integration perspective , Albania 's political leaders now need to address this challenge constructively , in the EU spirit , " Fuele said .
A police report said they had " probably hardened " with age .
As the economies of the eurozone struggle , Turkey 's own economy begins to look vulnerable .
The agreement brought praise from the international community , but fierce criticism from Serbia , which staunchly opposes its former province 's claim to independence .
Holding free and fair elections has been a recurring EU demand of Albania -- one the European Commission mentioned again in its latest report on Albania , released earlier this week .
Although the government accepted a parliamentary investigation into the elections , it has refused to allow the ballots to be opened , saying such an act would be illegal .
None of the other 18 contenders hoping to succeed outgoing President Georgi Parvanov , when his second five @-@ year mandate ends in January , are likely to get more than 5 % , Sofia @-@ based Mediana polling agency said on Wednesday .
Liberalisation of Macedonia 's visa regime under way
The pact " opens up opportunities for education and research as well as for the receipt of grants , equipment , transfer of knowledge and technology , " explained Gruevski .
Joining calls for an agreement on the aid mechanism for Greece at the summit this week , European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso appeared confident Monday that Germany will eventually back a deal .
Last month , Kosovo officials said they were ready for negotiations with Belgrade , but Serbia refused .
But as I said , now , more and more Serbians decide to stay .
The priceless figure is one of the finest examples of ancient Greek sculpture .
Thaler and Strasser have stepped down .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 02 / 07 / 11
He told members of the Avala TV strike committee that everything will be in accordance with the law .
" Romania seems to have gotten lost in the dispute with France over the Roma issue lately .
The Bulgarian health care sector underwent a major overhaul in the late 1990s . [ Getty Images ]
The Socialists , he added , have also increased their coalition prospects .
The indictments come as the government is in the final stages of privatising a 75 % stake in the company , with Croatia Telecom and Austrian Telecom the main contenders in the privatisation race .
SETimes : What is the loss to the Kosovo budget from not collecting taxes in the north ?
Any attempt to revise it is part of a diplomatic campaign by Serbia to impose its stances and agenda on NATO , " Ceku said .
The Hague is still pursuing two war crimes fugitives from the 1990s Balkan conflicts : former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic and former Croatian Serb political leader Goran Hadzic .
In Thessaloniki , Greece 's second @-@ largest city , demonstrators blocked the parade route and politicians -- apart from President Karolos Papoulias and city Mayor Yiannis Boutaris -- were afraid to show .
" Another significant development [ aside from the treaty with Croatia ] , was that the [ European ] Commission was able -- based on the reforms made -- to recommend starting of negotiations with Montenegro and granting candidate status to Serbia , " he added .
After World War II , around 9,000 people were proclaimed war criminals .
While some experts view governance as one of the easier topics , Talat has described power sharing as one of the most difficult to solve .
The World Bank approved a 100m euros tranche under the Second Programmatic Adjustment Loan , after Croatian authorities completed the requirements .
A construction site stands idle in Budva . [ Getty Images ]
" They say they will pay .
Instead of talking to the association , the municipality tried to discourage members of the public from attending protests on the issue , the latest of which was held on Wednesday ( August 10 ) .
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He added that this would be a preview of a big anti @-@ government demonstration scheduled for April 16th in Belgrade .
Hydro @-@ power plants , such as this one in the northern town of Bajram Curri , provide the majority of Albania 's electricity . [ Reuters ]
The service is also available overseas through 37 operators in 30 countries .
Erdogan has long promised a new opening towards the southeast .
I will go to the university in Sarajevo , and those from the Croat school go mostly to [ universities in ] Croatia , " Dragic said .
The plaintiffs accused the Dutch state of negligence , arguing that they knew what would happen to the Bosnian Muslims when they ordered them to leave a " safe area . "
" These two parts of society should be divided , not united .
Now we have many rights , more than minorities in other countries . "
Together with its smaller coalition partner , Ranko Krivokapic 's Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) and with support from the national minorities ' parties -- the Bosniak Party and the Croatian Civic Initiative -- the DPS is confident of a sweeping victory .
As industrious as managers and policymakers may be , it is often a different figure -- the entrepreneur -- who is best able to identify major new opportunities and capitalise on them .
A total of 4.1m euros has been earmarked , within the framework of the bloc 's Interreg III programme , to benefit the southern prefectures of Gjirokastra , Korca and Vlora .
The two " brothers " then registered as majority candidates in the July 2009 parliamentary elections and were released from jail to campaign .
We are currently halfway [ down the road ] , " Fuele said .
The dispute , known as the " Tulip War , " has drawn the ire of some Dutch MPs who called the practice " blackmail . "
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Only those who pass exams regularly and with high marks get tuition relief .
Along with easing the visa rules , Serbia is pushing to have its Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU -- and an associated trade agreement -- unblocked .
" Bulgaria does recognise and does see its interest to diversify routes and sources of supply . "
Greece 's credit rating has reached the world 's lowest level , according to Standard and Poor 's . [ Reuters ]
The Syrian regime 's harsh crackdown on protestors has hardened Turkey 's response .
Brussels also praised the National Anti @-@ corruption Department ( DNA ) for " convincing results in investigating and taking proceedings against the high level corruption cases , which led to an increase of sentences . "
The deal was signed on the first day of a Croatian @-@ German economic forum in Zagreb .
The decision placed the site under permanent legal protection , which envisions sanctions against any act that may damage , harm or destroy the monument .
By the implementation of the Ohrid Agreement , the progress in the economy , defence , and other segments , as well as the fulfillment of the tasks from the Membership Action Plans , we have demonstrated a rapid assumption of the responsibilities and the maximum dedication by our country towards NATO 's goals .
SOFIA , Bulgaria -- Boyko Borissov , informal leader of the election @-@ winning Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) and incumbent mayor of Sofia , was elected by parliament Monday ( July 27th ) as the country 's new prime minister .
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An Indian company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Serbian government on September 25th to build Serbia 's first IT park , in what could potentially become Serbia 's biggest greenfield investment .
" Everyone feels desperate , " she said .
On Tuesday , the radical Vetevendosja ( Self @-@ determination ) movement called on voters to boycott the election , saying their votes will be used to boost the ambitions of individual politicians rather than the province .
The objectives include acceptable and sustainable resolution of property apportionment among different levels of government , as well as of military property .
Under the contracts , Albania 's IDEA Vlora and Germany 's ATX International will invest , respectively , 21m and 17m euros .
The motivation for volunteering is to help the community and to acquire some experience , but not the financial gain , " says Maja Salikovic , currently an unemployed professor .
" You elected Milosevic , not me , whom are you to blame but yourselves ? " he reportedly told judges at the Belgrade War Crimes Court .
The percentage of SME credit requests that were rejected altogether rose more or less significantly in all of the surveyed countries , except Sweden .
Vosganian denies the allegations .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said the new round of negotiations is an opportunity for compromise . [ Getty Images ]
" However , I believe three or four families will return , maybe from Greece , especially due to the economic crisis there , and from Istanbul , too . "
The European Museum Forum holds the competition annually under the auspices of the Council of Europe .
Vlora , the port city in Albanian where the Bells meeting was held , is the site of a planned thermal plant which critics say is uneconomical , damaging to the environment and located too close to populated areas .
Roast pork or lamb , stuffed cabbage rolls or sarma , cakes and cookies are found on nearly every dining room table .
This is in contrast to the 2002 World Cup in South Korea / Japan when then @-@ star Zlatko Zahovic clashed with then @-@ coach Srecko Katanec .
Critics say Romania 's revised lustration law , approved on February 28th by the Chamber of Deputies , is far from answering all of society 's questions .
On competition days , people lined up outside the venues , hoping ticket @-@ holders would fail to show up , Turkey 's English @-@ language daily Zaman reported on Sunday .
Pristina International Airport expects to earn about 10m euros by the end of the year .
After more than five years in opposition , PASOK won a decisive victory in the October 4th snap general elections , promising changes to revive ailing economy .
Nica was the third Social Democrat to have been appointed -- and removed -- as interior minister this year
Another factor is the unfair pension distribution scheme , according to her .
" This means more qualitative services for the citizens , not only Albanians , but also for tourists who will come to Albania , " Prime Minister Sali Berisha said as he inspected the construction last month .
NATO 's Jaap de Hoop Scheffer visited Macedonia .
While Turkey 's intellectuals and politicians may be divided over headscarf ban , there is a near @-@ consensus that Erdogan has mismanaged the issue following his decisive election victory last July .
Beyond the hyperpolarised feminist movement , trends in Turkey point towards a country becoming more conservative .
The fresh aid came despite fears of how credit rating agencies would view it .
The IMF has postponed the first review of its 1 billion @-@ euro precautionary arrangement with Serbia because of the country 's 2012 budget plans .
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The Zutica field is about 40km south of Zagreb and has been in operation since 1966 .
The EU provided funding for its construction .
Clearly , the dialogue is a sensitive diplomatic process and as such , it has been used and misused for political purposes on both sides .
Fried calls for limited period of negotiations on Kosovo
Parliamentary dispute turns physical in Macedonia
However , this situation may benefit Macedonian exports to these countries , since they have not been as affected by the cold weather .
The BiH Council of Ministers is planning on receiving candidate country status in 2010 , and if all of the institutions in the country make the required efforts , it shall be possible to accomplish this goal .
Mihajlovic said this was only the first of a number of meetings in which the government and representatives of municipalities would try to harmonise their policies .
I am grateful and very happy for the positive remarks from the European Commission about our work so far .
Under the project , Romania will build at least two liquefied gas terminals , with an annual capacity of 7 billion cubic metres .
" I do not know why some accuse the EU instead of asking : are our representatives the ones who , in fact , helped Serbia obtain candidate status ? " Fisi said , backing the Union .
What has changed ?
The Republika Srpska government on Tuesday ( April 28th ) awarded a limestone exploitation concession to the Spanish company Aricam .
Bosniak politicians say they are against any new census that would legitimise ethnic cleansing and the flight of Muslims from Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
Finance Minister Simeon Djankov says the government cannot earmark resources for the construction , when there is a pressing need to cut spending and increase revenues to bridge a 1.28 billion @-@ euro budget deficit .
" Bosnia and Herzegovina now risks falling farther behind its neighbours and ending up last on the road to Europe . "
" Kosovo requires particular attention , " Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel said on Thursday , as he outlined the priorities of his country 's chairmanship of the Union .
Kaczynski said Turkey 's membership would strengthen the EU in military and economic terms .
In November , the indictment is expanded to include the crimes at Srebrenica .
Also in business news : Fitch Ratings affirmed Croatia 's credit rating at BBB- , and Romania looks to become energy efficient .
In particular , it cited threats by Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik to call a referendum on the Bosnian Serb entity 's status if Kosovo becomes independent .
Olympics : Romania beats out Russia for gymnastics bronze
In September of last year , Serbian officials hailed the agreement with Italy 's largest carmaker as the biggest foreign investment in years .
Experts say that solar energy systems could be used in the country without any interruptions between February 15th and November 15th , ensuring the generation of over 4 kWh per day .
But some of those conditions were too draining on the Serbian economy , which is facing economic crisis and unemployment topping 20 % .
According to Father Anagnostopulos , " pressure applied by previous Turkish governments " forced these people out .
Ambassador Lawrence E. Butler is the Principal Deputy High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina
But only households that qualify as indiviudual farms -- that is , which own 1,000 sq metres of agricultural land or a certain minimum of livestock , poultry or bees -- will be recorded in the census .
" The 2008 Eurovision song contest in Belgrade will be remembered as a magnificent show , " wrote ITAR @-@ TASS .
However , there has been a recent notable increase in tourism in Belgrade and Novi Sad , Serbia , both along the Danube .
Some Kosovo Serbs believe that Nikolic will support them more than Tadic .
Harxhi : The number of Albanians living there has been shrinking , be it in Medvegje , Presevo or Bujanoc .
Up until the 1990s , successive Turkish governments remained tightly wedded to an ideology inspired by the country 's founder , Mustafa Kemal Ataturk , who had severed all links with the Ottoman past .
Tahiri says the Kosovo government will be committed to fight organised crime in the north and any other part of Kosovo , and that the Veselinovics must be brought to justice .
The Albanian government signed a loan agreement Monday ( April 21st ) worth 230m euros with Alpha Bank and NBG Bank to finance the most expensive 60km stretch -- between Rreshen and Kalimash -- of the four @-@ lane highway connecting the port city of Durres with Pristina , Kosovo .
Mine clearing continues in BiH
There is also a street in Sarajevo named after Aleksic .
In the future , people will likely be able to charge their laptops or mobile phone batteries using such a system , Soljacic said .
It specifically mentions the controversial government decision to offer former Defence Minister Fatmir Meidiu another post after he came under investigation for the March 2008 Gerdec incident , in which a large fire caused a series of deadly explosions at an ammunitions depot .
Street entertainers created a special atmosphere .
" The EU Council has to give a mandate to the Commission to negotiate it , but up until now , there is no such sign of that . "
This information is shared with Kosovo and Serbian tax authorities .
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The dispute could mean hundreds of millions in losses and a potential slowdown in the EU integration process .
Currently , the officers refuse to come under the Kosovo government 's command and want to serve under UNMIK 's authority if they decide to return .
Another Turkish wrestler , Ahmet Gulhan , lost to Byung @-@ Kwan Cho of South Korea in the 74kg 1 / 8 round .
Potato or pastry dumplings are served as a side dish .
After a meeting with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci , Miliband said London would not ask Pristina to sign " any document that violates its ' red lines ' , " conditions Kosovo would find absolutely unacceptable .
A longtime adversary of Tatlises , he allegedly solicited the services of the alleged hitman in the shooting , Ersin Altun , and driver Yunus Ayik .
" In democracies , the last word -- even on military affairs -- belongs to the civilian authority . "
Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany met with his Albanian counterpart , Sali Berisha , in Budapest on Tuesday ( March 4th ) .
During the Bosnian War -- through Italian philosopher Daniel Salvatore Schiffer -- they tried to say that the Serbs were victims in Bosnia .
Many architects have also criticised the proposed demolition .
After a seventh straight year of continued growth , however , the market began to stagnate at the end of 2007 .
The solidarity of the main political parties shown in the process of both the electoral reform , which ended at the beginning of this year , and the ongoing process of judicial reforms , is a clear sign that the political class strives to build a functional democracy with independent institutons .
The Nuhanovics narrowly escaped the 1992 massacre of about 2,600 fellow Bosniaks by Bosnian Serb forces in Vlasenica .
On the sidelines of the conference , Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor and Brammertz discussed " artillery logs " that The Hague has requested from Zagreb in the trial against Croatian generals Ante Gotovina , Mladen Markac and Ivan Cermak .
" Slovenia and Croatia have finally proved they can find a way to live in friendship . "
" I have promised to review the Vienna discussions so far and look ino the possible adjustments to the proposal .
His slogan is " Let Us Conquer Europe Together . "
" Only one thing can help reconciliation and prosperity in this part of BiH , and that is the truth , " Hrncic said .
As before in history , the Black Sea is becoming once again a zone where opposites meet , overcome segregation and conflict , and work towards reconciliation .
Other high @-@ ranking officials allegedly involved in the scandal include former Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu , whose car import firm is based in Baneasa , and Health Minister Ioan Bazac , who has business dealings with Dinu 's daughter .
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With a new demonstration scheduled for March 3rd , the NATO chief warned on Monday against attempts to stir up violence in the province .
However , in 1989 , Turkey signed the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child , which outlaws marriage before the age of 18 .
Wealthy individuals , businessmen , entertainers and people in positions of authority regularly find themselves the target of rackets and even assassination attempts .
But little progress has been made , due to a lack of trust between the two sides .
The more recent agreement , enabling the participation of Serbian police officers and soldiers in EU missions , was signed in Belgrade by Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic and EU Delegation to Serbia chief Vincent Degert .
" I am glad they opted for easily accessible low @-@ cut entry buses which accommodate the disabled and others like me , and also because they did not raise the bus fares , " Hristov told SETimes .
Yet with those minorities now only a historical memory , they live on in Bosnian music .
Cristian Ciuperca , a justice editor with the newspaper Romania Libera , agrees that although the verdict sends a signal abroad , the strongest effects will be internal .
Marios Lolos , president of the Greek photojournalists union , was in the midst of an argument between journalists and police who were trying to keep the media away from an April 5th protest in Athens ' Syntagma Square .
Albania and Macedonia were included with an overall score of 0.801 each , just 0.001 above the mark dividing the group from that of nations with medium levels of human development .
Though the building has served various cultural and commercial purposes since 1990 , the so @-@ called pyramid , officially the International Centre of Culture in Tirana , is to be replaced by a new parliamentary complex for the 100th anniversary of Albania 's independence .
An ill @-@ advised campaign poster didn 't help .
Among other Balkan countries , only Croatia and Greece managed to stay in the top 20 , ranking 7th and 20th , respectively .
Baykal , 71 , did not attend the congress and has kept a low profile since it .
Also in cultural news : Kosovo 's Majlinda Kelmendi wins silver in Women 's Judo World Cup , and a Serbian movie will open the International Human Rights Film Festival in Spain .
Mirza from Kakanj was sentenced to six months in prison for illegal forest cutting .
Syntagma Square , which lies directly opposite the Greek national parliament building in Athens , is strewn with hundreds of signs articulating the diverse voices of the protest movement against Greek government austerity measures and deals with the EU and IMF .
The Serbian dinar enjoyed a surge against the euro immediately after the announcement that Russia 's Gazprom would pay 400m euros for a 51 % stake in Serbia 's national oil company ( NIS ) .
The reshuffle failed to impress opposition parties in Kosovo , which responded by saying that personnel changes do not necessarily lead to more efficiency .
A Bosnian Serb shouts slogans during a peaceful protest in Banja Luka on Monday ( October 29th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The Croatian handball team , which won gold in the 2004 Games , seeks to do the same in Beijing .
" The [ international community ] pressure is lacking in this case , making the entire matter ad acta , " Stankovic added .
The amendments include only the citizens of EU and OECD countries , while the reciprocity principle applies to other countries .
Right @-@ wing politicians and many ordinary Bulgarians welcomed the government 's decision to abandon the controversial project .
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As president of the Democratic Party , Tadic will be the favourite to enter the second round of presidential elections with Tomislav Nikolic , leader of the opposition Serbian Progressive Party .
The project is part of the foundation 's Global Libraries initiative .
By Bojana Milovanović for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 01 / 03 / 10
Meanwhile , one of the parties in the three @-@ way coalition , the National Movement for Stability and Progress ( NDSV ) -- formerly the National Movement Simeon II party -- is facing a major crisis in the wake of a controversial congress Sunday .
Across the Aegean , meanwhile , tourism in Turkey continues to roar ahead .
He also met with visiting South African Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma .
" We are entitled to justice . "
The election victory of the Bosniak Cultural Community , led by Sandzak 's chief mufti Muamer Zukorlic , brought relations among the three Bosniak community groups in Serbia to a halt .
For women , the life expectancy at birth was found to range from an average of 84.4 years in France to 76.4 years in Bulgaria and Lithuania , 76.2 years in Romania and 75.3 years in Turkey .
Athens hosted a Hellenic @-@ Chinese Business Forum on Monday ( June 6th ) , drawing senior officials from over 60 leading Chinese companies looking for business opportunities in Greece .
" It is true that the school district helps some of them .
Later Sunday , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice .
Crisis tax scrutinised in Croatia
The KAF -- named after the former West Germany 's first chancellor -- opened its office in Skopje in 2000 , where it began offering political education to students , young politicians and journalists .
The EP elections were generally a boon to fringe parties , many of which made significant inroads or solidified their positions .
Science and Technology : BiH mobile phone penetration rate hits 86 %
" We are now facing a number of challenges that we need to resolve , " Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said . [ Getty Images ]
Sanader vowed that this new hurdle on his country 's path towards membership " will not slow down our reforms and our efforts to finish the job in order to conclude the talks by the end of 2009 . "
Your neighbour is closer than someone who is far away , and you 're also related to him , " he said .
Japan has funded renovations at a school and health centre in the town , to the tune of more than 200,000 euros .
Although the ICJ may not need as much time to rule on Macedonia 's application as in BiH 's 1993 genocide case against Serbia , the court 's judgment is widely expected to take several years .
" Keeping in mind the Contact Group principles , the Kosovo 's final status should be solved within 2006 , " the president said .
If we manage to figure out the facts , penalties under the Competition Law may be up to 10 % of the annual gross @-@ profit , " Osman Ejupi , head of KCC told Zeri .
The move came as Kosovo and Serbia agreed to compromise on Kosovo 's regional representation .
After Lolos ' assault , Greek photographers demonstrated in the country 's second @-@ largest city of Thessaloniki , laying down their cameras and producing blown @-@ up photos they said provided proof of police assaults on journalists , showing police swinging batons at photographers .
The EP " supports the view that Kosovo should be granted independence and that its sovereignty should , over a period of time , be limited by an international presence , " reads the report , drafted by Dutch MEP Joost Lagendijk from the legislature 's Group of the Greens .
And secondly , in any case , it has not seen catastrophic scenarios , but only difficulties which will last for some time more . "
Both countries fielded their first winter teams at the 1936 Games hosted jointly by the German towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen .
Istanbul conference marks post @-@ Gadhafi transition
" This is the epitome of Turkey 's ' zero problems with neighbours ' policy , " said Daphne McCurd , a senior research associate at the Project on Middle East Democracy .
In [ Dimitrovgrad ] , in particular , we have negative migration , so that the ethnic picture has been changing constantly over the past ten years . "
Commenting on the incident , Borisov , who leads the ruling centre @-@ right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) , told reporters he was " not surprised " at all , hinting that he had even expected an attack of this type .
However , the Southeastern Free Trade Zone was met with resistance by many countries .
He said another serious problem stems from the Greek Cypriots ' unwillingness to share sovereignty .
By Anna Wood for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 20 / 06 / 11
" We are prepared to show political solidarity but we cannot have a situation where Germany or the EU puts money on the table and therefore lifts the pressure for reforms in Greece , " said the minister and leader of the Free Democratic Party , the junior member of Merkel 's coalition government .
Balkan tourism on the rise and crossing borders
" NATO should go in with the recognition and acknowledgement that Libya belongs to the Libyans , not for the distribution of its underground resources and wealth . "
At the same time , Kosovo leaders say , the prospects for economic improvement cannot be separated from the political issue of status .
Radu Muntean accepts his Gopo Award for best director . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Tadic stressed that differences over Kosovo 's independence should not harm bilateral relations , adding the two countries support each other in their EU integration processes .
" This contact group will meet to provide leadership and overall political direction to the international effort , in close co @-@ crdination with the UN , the African Union , the Arab League , the Organisation of the Islamic Conference ( OIC ) and the EU , to support Libya , to provide a forum for co @-@ ordinating the international response on Libya , " he explained .
" There was a single winner today , Romania , " Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu said , after the outcome was announced .
The exploded hill has started to show its first signs of life with sparse grass and plant regrowth .
" I fully support the initiative for a referendum and I am sure that the RS citizens will vote against NATO .
The Turkish Cypriot presidential elections could determine the future course of reunification talks and will likely impact Turkey 's EU bid .
As of June 10th , the finance ministry had delivered 90 % of the 13m euros allocated by the government , according to the ministry 's press office .
It now ranks 27th among the 41 countries in the European region .
" Time is running out for the Somalian people and we can 't be silent about it , " he told SETimes , adding that Erdogan 's visit has sped up international aid as well .
Romanian archaeologists discovered a village from the Bronze Age near the town of Zalau .
Though Bulgaria is not giving up its eurozone ambitions , some new findings have prompted the government to shelve plans for now .
The EU suspended the pre @-@ accession talks with Belgrade in May 2006 due to its lack of co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) , particularly its failure to arrest one of its most wanted indictees , Ratko Mladic .
The 8th annual Bodrum Ballet Festival runs through September 1st .
In the opening match , played in Mondevideo 's now non @-@ existent Pocitos Stadium on July 13th 1930 , France beat Mexico 4 @-@ 1 .
Turkey 's TAV and Macedonia signed a concession agreement on the Macedonian airports .
They say he has broken his promises .
It was the first official visit to Washington by a Serbian defence minister in 25 years .
Serbian Justice Minister Snezana Malovic said last Friday it was never in question whether the country 's judicial bodies will fully assist the EULEX task force .
" Together we brought down the Iron Curtain and I am convinced this can give us the strength for the 21st century , " German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday .
It was sold in 2006 to a consortium of the Lithuanian firms Arvi and Sanitex , as well as Belgrade 's Universal holding , for 13m euro .
The reform " is in line with a modern army and state , " he told the ministry 's publication , Defence .
Many have decided to postpone applying in hopes of obtaining the cards free of charge .
The investments will be made between 2008 and 2012 , especially in the dairy markets of Bulgaria and Cyprus .
In late July , about 20 Agent Green members blocked road 66A in the Retezat Mountains demanding a halt to construction of the 19km section that cuts across the reservation .
Since then , Croatians are visiting BiH to stock up on supplies , mostly food and gas , as the prices are lower .
In Berlin during a meeting with the foreign ministers of Germany , Britain and France on Tuesday , US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged European allies not to put off " tough decisions " on Kosovo .
Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and Finance Minister Diana Dragutinovic said an estimated 14,000 employees are set to lose their jobs under a multi @-@ year reform programme .
Turkey joined Brazil on Wednesday ( June 9th ) in opposing Security Council Resolution 1929 , which imposes new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme .
Macedonia 's Economy Minister Valon Saracini met with his Turkish counterpart Zafer Caglayan , representatives of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and the Turkish Industry of Business Association ( TUSIAD ) in Istanbul on Thursday ( January 12th ) to discuss ways to boost economic relations between the two countries .
" They serve as a stark reminder that the issues underlying these incidents remain unresolved and constitute a serious threat to Kosovo 's peace and security , " Zarif stressed .
Under the agreement , Turkish imports from Azerbaijan 's huge Shah Deniz gas fields are set to almost double by 2019 , reaching up to 12 billion cubic metres annually .
A third prominent journalist , Soner Yalcin , has since been charged in the same case . Critics argue that the arrests are part of an effort to silence or intimidate media critical of the AKP government , which has a huge majority in parliament and controls the levers of state power .
Greece 's President Karolos Papoulias is in Zagreb .
Weekend of discontent in Bulgaria
" Serbia needs to , for example , suppress the black market .
Improvements in fighting organised crime and corruption at all levels are the next EU requirement , as well as strengthening parliamentary control over defence and security structures .
" We are ready " to join the Alliance , Croatian President Stipe Mesic said . [ Getty Images ]
In late 2005 , he became the UN 's special envoy for the Kosovo status process , heading more than a year 's worth of talks between Belgrade and Pristina .
At the time , Sljivancanin was a security officer of that brigade .
Experts warned the new bill does not protect the public from abuses by institutions possessing this power .
" Many other firms are finishing their projects and expect to conclude the last agreements , which shows that gradually , room for entry of foreign companies opens , " Tripunovski told SETimes .
He has also decided to send a high @-@ level delegation to Washington on June 14th .
Montenegro 's newly appointed ambassador to NATO , Veselin Sukovic , submitted his letter of credentials to NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer on Monday ( June 4th ) .
French Defence Minister Herve Morin , who was in Pristina on Friday ( August 31st ) for the KFOR change of command ceremony , met with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu .
The first High Representative of the International Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina was Carl Bildt ( December 1995 - June 1997 ) , former Prime Minister of Sweden and the European Union 's Special Negotiator at the end of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Serbia has registered its first electric car in the town of Kragujevac .
We should learn from our mistakes , save what we can and once for all define the borders of Serbia , " they said .
Fenerbahce is at the center of a match @-@ fixing investigation . [ Anna Wood / SETimes ]
The first stage of the project is expected to create 700 new jobs .
This will be a key test for a country that hopes to join the EU , " it said .
Another suggestion is to change the formulas for how benefit rates are calculated .
The committee recommended that the EU should amend the regulation on the body 's operations to allow it to work hand in hand with the Turkish border agencies , which it praised for their continued efforts towards better managing migration flows .
Analysis by Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 07 / 02 / 07
Borislav Tsekov , the head of the Sofia @-@ based Institute for Modern Politics , told SETimes that one of the most critical findings in the report was that Bulgaria still " needs to ensure transparency in the appointments in the judiciary , " as the interior ministry must take urgent steps to improve the level of professionalism during police actions and related to " free and fair elections . "
" Better late than never , " he told SETimes on Tuesday , adding that this should have happened back in the early 1990s , so that the architects of the campaign " could have been brought to justice . "
However , Filip Kovacevic , professor of political psychology at the University of Montenegro , begged to differ with the report 's conclusions on achieving EU standards , particularly regarding democratic principles .
Philippe Narval , who is working on an external study about the impact of the European Forum , attended the opening in Pristina .
Viewers decided the winner by voting via text message .
Maybe some of them cannot use these opportunities , but I think most of them do not want to , " he said .
Bulgaria and Russia reach a key deal on the South Stream gas pipeline project , after Moscow agreed to lower the price of gas deliveries when new contracts are signed .
However , in an effort to make the trips more affordable , agencies will offer to divide the cost into regular monthly installments .
Serbia and Montenegro will collaborate in translating the acquis communautaire , the two ministers told a joint press conference in Belgrade .
" I can really say this is the most important thing that has ever happened to me , " said Seling after the winners were announced .
Resolution of the Kosovo issue has become mired in diplomatic complexities , while domestic politics in Serbia is in a stalemate , Southeast European Times correspondent Igor Jovanovic explains .
Last month , Serbian military police reportedly searched 300 rooms of a military hotel in Belgrade , looking for Tolimir and other fugitives .
There is support in parliament as well , as all parties recognise that change is long overdue .
" I 've decided to resign in order not to create further tensions inside the ruling coalition , " Oprea said on Tuesday .
Croatia has offered to hold talks with Italy and Slovenia -- countries most affected and against the ZERP -- in order to facilitate a solution , but have received no response .
" We work together in the same journalists ' room , " says Turkish editor Fatma Hoca , who has three journalists on her staff as well as correspondents from Prizren and other cities .
Turkey , which also began its membership talks in October 2005 , has been moving at a much slower pace in the negotiation process .
Lithuania , which also joined the Union in 2004 , could veto talks on a new accord unless Russia resumes oil pipeline supplies to its petrol refinery in Mazeikiu .
Macedonia warns against visa @-@ free regime abuse
" They axed my pension , " an angry Theodoros Karabelas , 73 , told SETimes about a government he said he no longer trusts .
It has been stalled for more than a year .
" We want Europe out and we want out of the euro , " he said .
Political parties in BiH and Greece were each given an average mark of 4.4 on a scale of 1 ( not at all corrupt ) to 5 ( extremely corrupt ) , with 49 % and 57 % of the respondents in the two countries , respectively , considering political parties the most corrupt national institution .
The Telemedicine Programme of Albania is now considered one of the priorities of the government and the health ministry .
Albanians have liked her voice and singing style ever since the 2007 Ethet singing contest .
The results show that only 38 out of 1,000 women die before they turn 60 in Cyprus , the lowest rate worldwide .
Bulgarian voters will be called to the polls twice this summer - first to elect the country 's representatives in the European Parliament ( EP ) , and the second to choose members of their national legislature .
As they marched through the city , the participants in the demonstration , organised by the PKK , chanted " we are not terrorists " and " free our friends . "
In all , 17 BiH poets will compete for a literature award that will be presented at the event .
This is the fourth year that Kosovo celebrates the Days of European Heritage .
Currently the most popular party in Bulgaria , Boyko Borisov 's GERB called on Monday for a broad centre @-@ right coalition .
Two Greek organisations -- Research Institute for Tourism and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises -- said in August that the number of holidaymakers arriving at the country 's airports was down 8.6 % since January , compared to the same period last year .
EP member Thaler resigns amid bribery scandal
Borisov said he has ordered experts to first determine whether the report is genuine .
On the political scene , the two biggest partners in the ruling coalition -- the Democratic Party and G17 Plus -- clashed late last year over the sale of the Serbian oil company NIS to Russia 's Gazprom .
Slavica Djukic @-@ Dejanovic of the SPS is the parliamentary speaker .
" NATO is engaged in Libya and Afghanistan , and Kosovo will be invited to those countries .
Bulgaria 's Economy , Energy and Tourism Ministry said the government had approved the necessary amendments to the energy law in mid @-@ January and had submitted the bill to parliament .
For the north , it wants autonomy , and for other enclaves it wants a so @-@ called Ahtisaari Plus , transforming enclaves into exclaves with the purpose of destroying Kosova 's independence from inside and making it a non @-@ functional state . "
According to Stojanovski , the first course was offered for parents " who believe such education is necessary for their children , while others may select the alternative , history of religions . "
One proposal that Macedonia strongly opposes is division of the province .
The ceremony took place in Salzburg , Austria , at a plenary session of the academy .
" Election Day has been entirely quiet ; there have been little things , but there are no elections without small problems . It is important there were no major problems , " said Prime Minister Sali Berisha of the DP , at a press conference after the polls closed .
The central initiative in the package presented by the Swedish @-@ born commissioner is a new mechanism , called the EU Anti @-@ Corruption Report , under which the EC will monitor and assess the performance of the 27 member states in that area .
Croatia gets a new wind farm .
Enesa Hodzic , a Sarajevo @-@ based co @-@ owner of a dental lab , says trade with the RS is vital to her business .
Unlike the majority of the EU members , Belgrade considers Kosovo under its jurisdiction .
Approval came about a week after the bills cleared the 42 @-@ seat lower house .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 06 / 09 / 11
Kosovo Serb leaders , however , told him the violence in Mitrovica -- which included attacks on UNMIK personnel -- was provoked by the international community .
Djukanovic has had allegations of corruption leveled at him for years .
There are still huge details to be worked out , like how to choose amongst competing bids and penalties for non @-@ fulfillment of investment pledges .
This discussion will continue , " High Representative Miroslav Lajcak said after the meeting .
" So , if past is prologue , the world economy likely will return to its past growth rate , " Blanchard said .
In Serbia alone , assistance has surpassed 200m euros , with the funds going towards vital services - schools , hospitals , the water supply and traffic infrastructure .
He must now pay back the debt because the money was borrowed , and the police officer pretends not to know him . "
The gathering was secured by more than 1,000 Republika Srpska ( RS ) police officers in co @-@ operation with the State Agency for Investigation and Protection , the European police mission , and other security agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
" This increase in the number of women CEO 's in Turkey is a sign of women 's increasing performance in the business world , as the top positions require a lot of hard work , labor and dedication , " said the president of the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey ( KAGIDER ) Gulden Turktan .
This new figure elevated the number of suspended companies to 95,279 between January and July .
" This new factor has come to fill in the gap created by the drop in German tourists , " Andreadis said .
A majority Muslim but secular country , Turkey prides itself on religious tolerance .
" Aside from the sentence Ogün Samast received as the triggerman , I believe the actual matter with this case is that the actual responsible parties were not allowed to be tried .
( Various sources - 18 / 01 / 10 @-@ 25 / 01 / 10 )
The EU fast @-@ tracked Serbia 's signing to boost pro @-@ Western parties ' prospects ahead of May 11th elections .
It can happen that for the same product we end up having 12 different regulations , which makes it difficult to do business , " Anel Music , the director of the Sarajevo @-@ based Planika @-@ Flex shoe retailer told SETimes .
" Social demands force politicians to seek a solution , but politicians fail to develop new policies , " he said . " [ The ] Kurdish problem has some foreign linkages .
The political stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is deteriorating and ethnic rivalry is a main cause of the problem , according to a report to the UN by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton .
This applies to a range of items , including creams , lotions , hair and shower gels , toothpastes , mascara , lip gloss , perfumes , sprays , drinks , soups and syrups .
If the excuse during the 1990s is the sanctions -- the isolation , the 1999 bombing , lack of funds -- then the question remains why no solution was found for investing funds in education from foreign donations or privatisation projects after the democratic changes of 2000 ?
SETimes : Fenerbahce Chairman Aziz Yildirim is currently in jail [ as a result of an investigation into match fixing ] .
Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad arrived on Thursday ( August 14th ) for a three @-@ day working visit to Istanbul .
As for visitors to Brijuni , buying a family @-@ sanctioned souvenir is the closest they 'll come to a welcome from Tito himself
US envoy Frank Wisner ( left ) met with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu in Pristina on Monday ( February 5th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
Those losses totalled 100m euros in 2008 and approximately 8m euros in January alone ; however , Rexhepi says the fund 's loss was proportionally " less than that in the financial markets . "
Jaeger noted , however , that the country has stabilised its financial market and downsized the payment deficit .
About 1.8m euros from the CARDS 2006 project will be used for reconstruction of prisons in Stip and Prilep , and the central state prison Idrizovo .
" Nobody intends to unilaterally terminate international supervision ... but we have the idea to transfer international executive powers to local institutions , " Gazeta Express quoted Constitutional Reform Commission head Arism Bajrami as saying .
The deal reached between Ankara and Tripoli stipulates that the respective governments will provide compensation for any losses suffered by investors due to war , uprisings , or domestic turmoil .
Public reaction has generally been positive .
Kosovo 's Nazif Muharremi won the best actor prize for his role in the film .
TrueBuildHomes exports its products to Croatia , the Czech Republic , Romania , Spain , Turkey and the United Kingdom .
Under the bloc 's Lisbon Treaty , a country may leave the euro area only if it decides to leave the EU itself .
The efficiency of the authority is conditioned by the activity of other market institutions , which represent a system in itself . [ The ] competition authority is one of the gears of this system .
Albanian mobile operator AMC introduced a new generation technology to the local market on April 16th .
But , when each of the project components is multiplied by the appropriate escalation indices , it would ultimately grow by up to 8 billion euros , he noted .
" Serbs that participated [ in the local elections ] are aware that maybe they will be able to govern their enclaves , " she said .
The EU looks forward " to co @-@ operating closely with the new US administration for the steady advancement of the transatlantic partnership and for its continuous adaptation to the tremendous challenges posed by a changing world , " it added .
The winning bid amounted to 646m euros , well ahead of the 179m euros offered by the competing bidder , Telekom Austria .
It was screened in February at the Berlin International Film Festival , and is scheduled for release in December in France .
Someone is intentionally discriminating against us .
The newer figure factors in attendance at the Exit music festival at Petrovaradin Fortress , which topped 200,000 people .
The contestants spent nearly a month there , practicing choreography and stage acts .
The computers will be used in schools . [ File ]
They have enough means and followers ready to attack a journalist , if they disagree with his or her opinion , " Radovanovic says .
The project is part of the E @-@ Governance process .
Guler identified the targeted entrance as the one for visa requests , saying that , since the consulate has heavy security , the terrorists struck knowing that they could not gain entry .
Earlier this year , Nastase resigned from his posts as speaker of the Chamber and executive president of the Social Democratic Party .
SETimes correspondent Igor Jovanovic in Belgrade contributed to this report .
" Pensioners really have no cause for concern , since the funds for the regular payment of pensions in 2009 have , for the most part , already been secured , " he told Southeast European Times .
Certain legal changes would require not only a majority in the Assembly but also a majority of Assembly members who represent non @-@ majority communities .
As the Senate approved the legislation , Lugar praised Albania , Croatia and Macedonia for their progress in implementing a number of NATO @-@ required democratic , economic and military reforms .
" Moldova has 1.5 years ahead to implement all DCFTA regulations .
Citing media reports , it said Turkish authorities had conducted several raids on alleged al @-@ Qaeda cells last year .
More than 20 % of Iraqi oil exports pass through the Turkish port of Ceyhan .
While in Bucharest , he met with Prime Minister Emil Boc and Minister for European Affairs Bogdan Manoiu .
" That case is being processed with The Hague 's consent , since Limaj is indicted by the tribunal , " Vekaric said .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana was in Belgrade on Monday ( July 13th ) , the first leg of his three @-@ day visit to the region .
" If approved in the original form , do not be surprised if in the near future we hear appeals arising from this office , that it can do nothing to stop the destruction of the centre , " Morina told SETimes .
DCM took control of the mine .
If caught , EU law says they must be returned to the first country they entered , which means Greece has to take them back , a risk the court said is now too dangerous .
We have called attention to many cases of abuse .
" I am not an optimist when our court system is in question , taking into consideration recent decisions and the shaky situation of the last several years , but that depends on the quality mostly , of the evidence that the police have gathered and the quality of the indictments which will be issued , " B92 quoted Vlasic as saying .
" KFOR acknowledges that many mobile phone users are frustrated by the sudden disruption of services ... but strongly disapproves of any actions that could endanger the safe and secure environment , like the use of explosive devices . "
The decision to admit the three countries was made at the NATO summit in Riga last month .
" It is obvious that [ Prime Minister Gruevski ] wants to claim the jurisdiction of the constitutional court , " said departing President Branko Crvenkovski .
You are the ones driving the process and the ones who will benefit from tremendous benefits and opportunities a settlement will bring to this island . "
Triweekly flights between Zagreb and Pristina will begin next week .
The Turkish Cultural Centre Yunus Emre -- which should make intercultural relations between Macedonia and Turkey closer while promoting Turkish language and history -- opened on Friday ( March 26th ) in Skopje .
Trade between Bulgaria and Croatia amounted to nearly 240m euros in 2006 , representing a 26 @-@ fold increase from its level in 2000 , when it stood at a mere 9m euros .
Modifying the citizenship law might attract more investors and provide more leverage to Albanian descendants of other nationalities , but the proposal has raised some controversy .
" The Serbs there do not want to be governed by Albanians and the only factor that can change that is Belgrade .
PDK parliamentary caucus head Adem Grabovci told SETimes his party is ready to support the SHIK investigations , but that parliament also needs to support the resolution on political killings .
By Ema Kovac for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 23 / 02 / 09
The other three -- on free movement , the cadastral files and the mutual recognition of the university diplomas -- are pending .
The initiative is mostly known in Montenegro and BiH and somewhat less in Croatia .
Serbia 's national football team won a resounding 6 @-@ 1 victory against Bulgaria in Belgrade on November 19th .
Marko said he wants to become a computer specialist when he grows up and to create a new operating system .
Besides turnout at the polls , another sign of integration can be found in the Kosovo Assembly , which includes members from the Kosovo Serb community and has a mandatory quota for minority representatives .
Hrant Dink 's assassination helped Turkish society because it created a space for us to discuss more freely Turkish identity , Armenians , the Kurdish issue .
The film features a slew of young actors , including Andi Vasluianu , Simona Popescu and Dragos Bucur .
Kosovo is the only country in the Balkans that has not yet secured a visa liberalisation agreement with the EU .
The agreement will allow the normalisation of co @-@ operation between the two states on the energy plan .
" It depends on the Russian reaction . "
" This didn 't happen only because of the dispute with Greece .
However , I think that this is a serious warning that Bucharest will not approve the start of EU accession talks with Serbia until the issue is resolved , " Janjic said .
In the report , the Commission invites authorities to accelerate the process of drafting a new civilian constitution , although it warns that the " prevailing political climate lacks an adequate dialogue and spirit of compromise between political parties . "
The military also weighed in , warning that it would defend the secularist state at any cost .
" The choice is yours -- you will either continue to opt for isolationist solutions and limit your own prospective in that way , or you will be a driving economic force with positive effects for the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina , " the high representative said .
On February 18th , Croatian President Stjepan Mesic 's reign as the leader of Croatia will end .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki ( left ) accompanies US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to a signing ceremony Wednesday ( May 7th ) at the State Department in Washington . [ Getty Images ]
De Hoop Scheffer did not appear to share those concerns , however .
The basis for getting to that agreement , Tadic said , is that no crime " can be left unsolved and unpunished " and the rights of citizens must be paramount .
Last March , Sarajevo extradited Ali Ahmed Ali Hamad , a native of Bahrain , to his homeland after he had served a 12 @-@ year sentence for terrorism .
" We will work in the interests of all citizens , and after the elections we will again consult with the citizens because the city [ of Podgorica ] belongs to them .
" The container with uranium has been in Chisinau for a week , " Briceag said at Wednesday 's news conference .
It has managed to fight off successive attempts at closure , while continuing to rack up victories at the polls .
Also in business news : the IMF suspended the release of an instalment to Serbia and the IFC will invest 6m euros in Albania 's energy sector .
Although violence against journalists is rare , the RWB says financial sanctions against their families are commonplace and frequently result in self @-@ censorship .
Beginning on Wednesday , it will accommodate 3,000 delegates -- the largest number to attend a NATO summit .
A number of parliamentarians are asking member states to cease using bilateral grievances to obstruct the Western Balkan countries ' efforts at further EU accession .
According to him , urban women smoke about 2.5 times more than those in rural areas . ( Telegrafi , Ora News , ABC News - 30 / 05 / 11 )
" Every decision you take in [ this ] fashion has been blocking Turks ' peace with the Armenians .
The Eurozone crisis has increased citizens ' doubts whether the European project will survive , Bobic argued , but " not everything is so bleak , since a growing number of citizens are supporting the reforms and believe they need to be implemented regardless of EU membership . "
Marking that 12th anniversary , the government announced a national earthquake strategy and action plan .
Zenica IC TV reporter Osman Drino says he was beaten by local police and suffered a broken arm . [ Courtesy of Orman Drino ]
The organisations declined the invitation .
Speaking ahead of his talks with Putin , Borisov made clear he also plans to push for an increase in Bulgarian exports to Russia .
Since last year until now , I have bred and sold 11 bulls , four of which were exhibited at a local bull fair this year . "
( Blic - 15 / 01 / 08 ; Reuters , AP , AFP , Euronews , Balkan Insight , Beta , B92 , Serbian government - 14 / 01 / 08 )
The discovery was confirmed on Tuesday ( July 6th ) by the National Astronomical Observatory .
Analysts believe the banks ' recent announcement of plans to lower interest rates is another positive signal .
While the details of Ahtisaari 's plan have not been revealed , it is widely expected to set out a roadmap that will pave the way to Kosovo 's eventual statehood .
Survival depends on advancements in technology , structure and organisation .
In October that same year , he was officially made an archmonk at the Ruzica church in Belgrade .
They agreed to encourage mutual investments and to step up energy and transport infrastructure co @-@ operation with the Caucasus , Central Asia and the Middle East .
The event brought together racers -- 90 motorcycles and 30 cars -- from 13 European countries , including Jozef Machacek , winner of the Paris @-@ Dakar rally .
Within this region , referred to as EU8 + 2 , the Baltic states witnessed the strongest growth in 2006 , with annual rates forecast at 11 % in both Latvia and Estonia , and 7.8 % in Lithuania , just the same as in Slovakia .
Many Balkan countries are suffering heavy losses from the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine .
The Centre for Security Studies in BiH has echoed the importance of surrendering the weapons to the police or civil defence .
The National and University Library of Kosovo participated for the third time in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions General Conference .
" The new regulation will plug a gap in our defences . "
She came in fourth .
Macedonia cited cutting costs in its decision to hold local and presidential elections on the same day in 2009 .
Bulgarians are Europe 's unhappiest people , according to the EU 's Second European Quality of Life Survey whose results were reported on Wednesday ( March 25th ) .
She says they have been declared a threat to national security , again without any evidence .
" We will continue to battle for a just society .
For instance , Penescu wished to keep his supermarket chain , Pic SA , free of government inspections , so he allegedly bribed the head of the Arges County Consumer Protection Office , Dan Cristian Libertatu , paying him 4,000 euros not to carry out his office 's duties .
They had been pursuing him since July as part of the investigation , but he reportedly was abroad .
Coinciding with Serbia 's Youth Day , for years Tito 's birthday was celebrated in the former Yugoslavia by having relay runners carry a baton for weeks , which was then given to the leader on the 25th .
Albania 's state archive opened a month @-@ long exhibition of Byzantine and post @-@ Byzantine manuscripts on Monday ( May 3rd ) .
" Trade preferences to Kosovo by the European Parliament were adopted on November 24th and also by the EU Council , which means that trade preferences towards Kosovo were approved .
In the wake of last year 's elections , two informal political blocks have emerged .
Belgrade analysts believe that relations between Serbia and Croatia -- two key countries in the Western Balkans -- will not be endangered in the long term by the latest events , but also think that both governments are responsible for the fact that relations between the two peoples are not improving .
The BiH public " must understand that nationalist politicians block their path to the EU , " Lajcak told the German political weekly Der Spiegel on Monday .
Turkey 's preparations for membership , it said , remained " limited . "
By Bedrana Kaletović for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 01 / 08 / 11
According to the 2002 census -- excluding Kosovo -- Serbia counted 59,952 Albanian minority residents , but the number is not entirely accurate since the southern Serbia Albanians boycotted the census .
Let 's not transform Kosovo into a social state in which people live with social assistance ; let 's transform it into a place of work , " Dedaj said .
Bosnian Serbs seek to preserve entity , find way out of economic woes
In short selling , the seller does not own the stock , but borrows it and sells it , expecting that its value will decrease , when he or she can buy it back at a lower price and keep the difference .
It calls on Bulgaria to end " discriminatory and abusive activities " aimed at an alleged ethnic Macedonian minority .
Lorik , raising pulses on and off the field
" The agreement , once in place , raises Romania 's security level to its highest ever in the country 's history , " Basescu said .
" Zvonko is a smuggler ; he is also a suspected organiser of the barricades and the burning of the border crossing .
In Greece , meanwhile , two out of three people will stay at home with their loved ones , according to a recent survey conducted by MasterCard Barometer .
Ljajic has accused both Zilkic and Zukorlic of delaying reconciliation , saying they were more concerned with politics and business than with leading their faithful .
Also in diplomacy : Washington picks its first ambassador to Montenegro .
That same string of promises rang alarm bells at the IMF , where officials are opposed to wage hikes .
Ten female and six male athletes will seek medals in track and field .
Each has its own parliament , government and president .
Until the Security Council passes a new resolution on Kosovo , the EU nations " can only prepare as much as they can so that when the time comes , they can be as efficient , clear and precise as possible , " the AFP quoted a diplomat as saying .
The two leaders agreed the global economic crisis can be overcome by advancing big infrastructure investments aimed at attracting foreign investment .
" A short , unsettling coda wraps up the entire film with the protagonist 's practical application of the reductio ad absurdum principle , effectively cementing Porumboiu 's status as one of the strongest contemporary Romanian or indeed European directors working today , " wrote Boyd van Hoeij in Cineuropa .
In an interview with local daily Utrinski vesnik , Goshev said it was too early to loosen the monetary policy .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic was in Berlin on Thursday ( January 10th ) for talks with his German counterpart , Frank @-@ Walter Steinmeier .
Additionally , huge public spending -- a result of the bulky administrative apparatus -- remains a problem .
Both problems -- judiciary reform and fighting corruption -- remain the highest priorities of the government in Zagreb , Sanader said after the report was published .
Dudko said all of her Bulgarian relatives had called to express condolences for " this terrible irony of fate . "
Enlarging the Alliance is one of three major issues expected to be discussed during the three @-@ day event .
The Bosnian Serbs laid white roses and lit candles where a JNA convoy was attacked while pulling out of Sarajevo on May 3rd 1992 .
Nikola , 30 , who works on a construction site , believes political motives are behind the whole matter .
" Relations with France in the military field have been suspended , " Turkey 's semiofficial Anatolia news agency quoted General Ilker Basbug , the commander of the country 's land forces , as saying .
Fringe groups have carried out numerous attacks since the December shooting of a Greek teenager . [ Getty Images ]
Following training at the military academy of the Yugoslav People 's Army ( JNA ) in Belgrade , he joined the JNA as a regular officer .
Nearly 15,000 fans came to see Santana , spending about 25 euros a pop for the cheapest seats in the house .
Seselj 's leadership is sorely needed in Serbia , Todorovic declared , describing him as " the only one who can bring change to this tormented people and country . "
THE HAGUE , The Netherlands -- UN war crimes tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz said on Monday ( September 20th ) he is not satisfied with Serbia 's efforts to find the two remaining high profile war crimes fugitives .
A senior Turkish military source quoted by Hurriyet said the prospects for resolving the quarrel remain slim .
Albanians want textbooks in their language . [ File ]
Since the ruling coalition is so fragile , I doubt it will ask the MPs to have a say on a law that changes the government structure , " Ionita said .
Talks focused on security and co @-@ operation .
Kosovo , Western Balkans high on Slovenian EU presidency agenda
The two also discussed European integration and the issue of Kosovo 's status .
This includes facilities owned by Milorad Lukovic Legija -- convicted of organising the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic -- and drug lord Darko Saric , wanted for smuggling cocaine from Colombia .
Rehn stressed , however , that further progress would require much stronger reform efforts on Ankara 's part , particularly in constitutional reform , as well as on meeting EU requirements in areas such as freedom of expression and religious and linguistic rights .
To employ 1,000 people in the Leskovac factory , Yura received 4.5m euros from the Serbian government .
Citizens also have differing thoughts on Serbia 's EU candidacy .
" The unwritten understanding with the IMF is that there can be 50 cents to one euro that the Europeans have themselves contributed to such operations , as we have for instance in the cases of Greece and Ireland , " Rehn said .
The escalation of violence in some countries , the rapid increase in fuel and food prices in early 2008 and the global economic slowdown in the latter part of the year have made the world " slightly less peaceful , " according to a report released Tuesday ( June 2nd ) .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica says he will ask the UN Security Council for additional negotiations on Kosovos status . [ Getty Images ]
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski wrapped up a two @-@ day visit to Portugal on Saturday ( March 31st ) .
Ciolos will succeed Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel of Denmark in the post , and Commissioner for Multiculturalism Leonard Orban , as Romania 's representative in the EU executive branch .
Specialists have named it " the testament of Moldavian art " due to the complexity of its frescoes and architecture .
" Politics are embedded in them , regardless of my efforts to avoid them and talk just financing and business , " the Sofia News Agency quoted Borisov as saying .
" This provision will allow education about the wellbeing of animals to be included at all levels of education , " said Burazerovic .
According to opposition party estimates , 85,000 people attended the rally . Police said the protestors numbered around 55,000 .
" We will sustain our efforts to fulfil the United Nations mandate .
" They [ PKK ] understood that with political demands they couldn 't go far away , so I expect , they will prolong the ceasefire again , " he says .
Zvonimir Jankulovski , a law professor at American College in Skopje , argues that the court 's decision was unexpected and does not coincide with Macedonia 's legal and democratic progress .
Albania also recorded a 20 % increase in foreign visitors in 2008 , the report said .
The situation is complicated by the fact that the country makes a large profit from the tobacco industry .
" I do not think it is necessary or in Turkey 's interests to be cracking down on journalists and bloggers and the internet , " the secretary of state told a meeting with young Turks earlier Saturday .
Montenegro and the United States signed an agreement on co @-@ operation on the non @-@ proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in Podgorica on Friday ( September 11th ) .
" There is certainly concern about the political rhetoric we are hearing , " NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said at a press conference with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana .
Bureaucracy may delay exploration of potential oil fields in BiH
Kosovo faced intermittent electricity cuts , Macedonia and Serbia both declared energy crisises and Albania faced enormous problems in distribution -- all due to Mother Nature 's whims this winter .
Socialist Party leader and Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said that amendments to the statute " are the greatest defeat of autonomy advocates after two decades , " as " their concept of Vojvodina as a republic " had failed .
So far , so good .
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Several similar projects are in the works .
Serbia set to establish development bank
" For the Serbs , naturally , [ they ] should be on status and Serbia 's relationship to Kosovo . "
The invitation tickets are not " punched " yet , he said .
Nadja Higl won silver in the women 's 200m breaststroke , while Ivan Lendjer finished third in the 100m butterfly .
" The state is now taking big loans with high interest , so it is more logical for the bankers to place their funds in the state rather than in loans to the economy .
A Bulgarian @-@ born director now living in London has won the Prix @-@ UIP Berlin award for best short film at the 57th Berlin Film Festival , which wrapped up on February 18th .
Karamanlis has referred to the South Stream project as " a contribution to our country 's and Europe 's energy efficiency ... included in our general policy for the diversification of energy sources , rendering Greece an important hub for energy resources .
While the centre @-@ right European People 's Party is expected to again be the biggest group in the next EP , there are growing concerns that radical far @-@ right , fringe and single @-@ issue parties could make gains to take up to nearly a quarter of the seats .
Energy Minister George Papaconstantinou said in late October that Greece will need all it can get , because many of the government @-@ owned properties and facilities have been costing the country a fortune in losses .
This is the first time that Romania has extradited individuals to the United States on terrorism charges , the US Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) said in a statement , praising the Balkan country 's interior and public ministries for their help and efforts in the case .
Under the proposed changes , Kosovo would join several of its neighbours in holding direct presidential elections . [ Reuters ]
" In nearly all countries , the costs of the crisis have added to the fiscal burden , and higher taxation is inevitable , " Blanchard said .
OSCE mission prepares to leave Croatia
Visitors used to today 's computers -- some of which can fit in the palm of a hand -- were surprised to see machines that took up a whole room .
" Ambassador Ischinger will make every effort to achieve real and meaningful negotiations between the parties , " Solana 's spokeswoman , Cristina Gallach , said in a statement Sunday .
Albania 's Central Bank called on private banks to increase mortgage loans in support of the economy and to challenge the impact of the global financial crisis .
The project was supported by the Austrian Development Agency .
Marcel is also worried that the agreement might be for political reasons .
Western experts have suggested the infections were likely the result of poor hygenic conditions at the hospital and predated the nurses ' arrival .
Macedonia is launching a three @-@ month study on the public 's eating habits .
" We were shocked 16 years ago when the Vukovar tragedy happened , " Sanader said .
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Basha said by becoming a member of the Alliance , Albania makes a historic investment for the future of its security .
In order to help BiH accomplish preconditions for membership into the EU , the position doubles as the Union 's special representative ( EUSR ) for BiH .
While the government in Madrid will play a key role in preparing EU meetings , Van Rompuy will be the one who will chair summits , speak to the press and steer the bloc 's agenda .
He survived with a vote of 153 members out of 298 , with two absent .
A long @-@ time critic of the Iraq war , Mesic voiced scepticism about the long @-@ term effectiveness of force and of " pre @-@ emptive action " outside UN auspices .
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Acknowledging that Serbia has formally rejected the Ahtisaari plan , Simic notes that UN Resolution 1244 and the Kumanovo Agreement were also deemed out of the question at one point , only to be accepted later .
The financing consists of a 34.4m @-@ euro credit and includes an equity investment .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer assured Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader on Wednesday that the Alliance is ready to welcome his country as a full member once it has fulfilled the entry conditions .
They received a traditional crown of wild olive and a monetary prize from Greek President Karolos Papoulias , who attended the race .
" But I do not expect any kind of election earthquake , " Goati said .
Meanwhile , the country 's bid to join the 27 @-@ nation club is supported by only 21 % of Europeans , according to a poll conducted by the German Marshall Fund in September .
The first documented evidence of Roma in Romania dates back to 1374 , when Dan the 1st offered the Vodita monastery 40 Roma as slaves .
The buses are good , but there can be improvements , newer buses with improved comfort , even though current ones are not intolerable , " Silman said .
Police secretly taped both meetings , according to the indictment .
" Being an Albanian in Turkey is no different than being a Turk from Istanbul , " says Miftiu , adding that she " never felt like a stranger in Istanbul . "
" Maybe some of our hospitals do not resemble those seen in Hollywood films , but we try to provide impeccable care and give the patient the best kind of treatment , " Kuzmanovic said .
Thursday 's agreement , he added , was the third step Serbia has taken towards building closer ties with the EU since the initialling of the SAA on November 7th and the signing of an agreement on visa relaxations .
Romania 's new interior minister , Liviu Dragnea , resigned on Monday ( February 2nd ) after holding the post for only 12 days .
" Our goals are full membership into NATO , " he said .
Anti @-@ Corruption Agency Chairwoman Zorana Markovic said the new regulations on financing political activities were necessary , because the public believed there was a lot of corruption in that area .
Under the programme , the two countries will inform each other of their cultural activities , art festivals and performances and will support the participation of their artists in these events .
January elections crucial for Serbia 's future
The ministry remains dedicated to implementing all objectives and activities in the prevention and fight against narcotics trafficking , " Rexhepi told SETimes .
Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic met with parents and teachers on October 9th , and noted that the education ministry , " failed in handling the crisis at Cetinje Gymnasium , " adding that " individual responsibility will be determined . "
Romania 's registered jobless rate continued its downward trend in October , declining by 0.3 % monthly to 7.1 % at the end of October , according to data released by the employment agency ANOFM on Wednesday ( November 10th ) .
Culture and Society : 59th Berlin Film Festival held
" We cannot accept any person or group that is against Turkey , " Iraqi Interior Minister Jawad al @-@ Bolani told reporters on arrival at Ankara 's airport .
Albania declared energy amnesty on Wednesday ( March 16th ) for citizens living in poor conditions .
He is released after 10 @-@ days .
Equal representation in decision making is a long battle and intervention must be multidimensional , Shalsi says .
According to Juliana Nikolova , adviser to Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on EU funds management , the funding provided to Bulgaria proved extremely beneficial .
Kosovo 's energy ministry has said that " the closure of facilities causing the most pollution is foreseen by the end of 2017 . "
In this context , former EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana wrote an article for Project Syndicate arguing for a " reset " in Turkey @-@ EU relations.He emphasises the mutual need of Turkey and the EU for each other , while highlighting the increasing economic and political influence of Turkey in its region at a time when the eurozone has undergone a series of crises .
NATO 's Science for Peace and Security Programme ( SPS ) is involved in that research in Southeastern Europe , where it is funding an effort that will , according to Project Director Branislav Glavatovic , " provide an important step towards preparedness and prevention activities in disaster management in the Western Balkans . "
A total of 3.35 million hectolitres of beer have been produced so far this year .
The presidents of Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro , Croatia , Macedonia , Romania and Serbia all signed the declaration , as did envoys of Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov , who was unable to attend .
The next general elections are due in May 2012 . ( Beta , RTS , Tanjug - 20 / 04 / 11 )
" You have to look at the internal politics in Skopje , " Economides said .
Security was strong at parades all across the country , and bitter orange fruit trees in downtown Athens -- a favorite projectile of protesters -- were picked clean ahead of the event .
" There is no reason for this dialogue on judicial reform to last long and it is in everyone 's interest to complete this reform before any other discussions about any other question of Bosnian institutions ' work . "
" Tax evasion is deeply ingrained in Greece 's culture , a relic of Ottoman times when cheating the pasha was almost a patriotic duty .
The Youth Educational Forum , an NGO , has supported the protest , while the speaker of the student parliament says the radio station offered poor programming and that its abolition did not abridge freedom of speech .
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Mustafa Akyol , a Turkish political commentator , also doesn 't see it as a neo @-@ imperialist attempt .
In Sofia , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov rated Georgieva 's performance as perfect .
" This is normal work and a good step for Serbs , " Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuqi said after Thursday 's session .
Friday ( November 26th ) is the tentative start date .
He has been promising supporters economic development and implementation of reforms that would lead the country towards integration with Europe .
He will include an assessment in his regular report to the UN Security Council in mid @-@ May before a personal presentation in June .
" Serbia 's president ... may not only make a religious visit to Kosovo .
Also in science and technology news : Romania plans to launch a Facebook page to draw tourists .
Given its friendly relations with the NTC , Turkey has now set itself up to play a major economic and political role in Libya .
Also in science news : Cyprus submitted an application for CERN membership , and 345 Wi @-@ Fi access points will open in Romania .
During the Kosovo crisis in 1999 , Macedonia housed over 300,000 Albanian refugees at its expense . In 2001 , a conflict with rebel Albanians ended by signing the Ohrid Framework Agreement , which imposed major changes in the constitution and a subsequent territorial re @-@ organisation .
National laws across the region enjoin acts of torture and other cruel , inhuman , or degrading treatment or punishment of suspects and detainees .
During and after the conflicts in the region , the route was full of holes , providing relatively easy access to criminal elements .
Turkey intensifies measures against PKK
Exhibitors from Croatia and abroad participated in the event , featuring more than 500 local and international wines .
While the EU is not expected to accept any new members after Bulgaria and Romania until it has resolved its institutional problems , enlargement will remain a key issue on the German presidency 's agenda , including the ongoing accession talks with Croatia and Turkey .
Lugar and Nunn thanked Albania for its co @-@ operation in the programme , and its contribution to global security .
The low @-@ interest loans will assist companies operating in the technology and innovation sector to increase competition on the local and international market .
The agreement " makes life easier for the citizens , " Ristic said , adding that the other barricades would remain on the road , along with the people who have been guarding them .
Bajramovic died in his hometown of Nis in 2008 .
" We are at the begining of justice reform in Moldova , and the contribution of the new president is just a must .
The international community has clearly said that such moves will not be tolerated .
Disagreements between ethnic groups have grown . [ Getty Images ]
DiCarlo voices support for Macedonia 's NATO bid , urges consensus on reforms
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Police have seized large amount of weapons near the town of Tetovo , the interior ministry announced on Friday ( March 4th ) .
" It is not the protests that threaten the country 's stability but the uneven burden @-@ sharing that triggers social unrest , " he said .
As a consequence of cyber attacks in Estonia and in Georgia in 2007 and 2008 respectively , NATO recognised that cyber security had to be placed at the forefront of new security challenges to be dealt with in the years ahead .
This compares with a revised 7.4 % drop in the second quarter of the year .
As part of this endeavour , it has established a special unit consisting of ten to 20 EULEX police and customs investigators , prosecutors and judges .
Spain and the Netherlands had the most cases of reported treatment on the continent .
" There 's no point , " said Halandri resident Ioannis Zaharopoulos .
Artists from Serbia , Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina will also exhibit at the " Crossing Nations and Generations - Promises from the Past " exhibition in the Centre Pompidou .
" Measures will be taken in the north and in the south .
Al @-@ Qaeda targeted Istanbul 's Neve Shalom Sinagogue in 2003 . [ Reuters ]
Ivica Dacic , once a close Milosevic aide , then took over the SPS .
During his Tuesday interview ( February 15th ) with bTV , Tsvetanov said investigators are trying to get as much information as possible about the state 's tolerance of organised crime and how the tentacles of " The Octopus " mafia became imbedded in various government agencies .
There have been meetings between the coalition leaders , the LDK and PDK .
The Turkish Cypriot authorities failed to comply with some of the provisions of the 1975 Vienna III Agreement , the legal source of authority regarding the treatment of Greek Cypriots and Maronites in the island 's north .
According to a Blic report Thursday ( December 10th ) , Belgrade appears to have already secured the support of two key EU players for such a step .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Tuesday ( May 17th ) that Serbia can obtain EU candidate status without arresting wartime fugitives Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
Three percent of the surveyed internet users said they had suffered financial losses due to phishing or pharming attacks or fraudulent payment card use .
Vasile Blaga says his decision was a matter of honour . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
Out of their total 500 square kilometres , 310 are in Serbia , 150 in Albania and 40 square kilometres are in Macedonia .
Many more Syrians will come across the border , said Mohammed , a Syrian man from a village in Idlib province .
In one of the pictures he is smiling , in another he wears glasses , and in a third he is seen in profile .
Turkey 's state @-@ run Ziraat Bank opened its first branch in Athens on Tuesday ( February 17th ) , becoming the first Turkish commercial bank to operate in Greece .
" It will be possible to have candidate status next year " if the conditions are fulfilled , EC President Jose Manuel Barroso ( right ) said after his meeting with Serbian President Boris Tadic . [ AFP ]
This is what the European Commission asked for in order to eliminate a looming conflict with Slovenia and Italy .
A NATO member since 1952 , Turkey helped broker a controversial nuclear swap deal with Iran in May .
There are also important economic factors at play .
" We are justifiably proud of the dedication and professionalism of all our colleagues who have given so much to Kosovo .
Macedonia celebrates Feast of the Epiphany
During that time , some Russian companies made deals for short @-@ term losses now seen as a bigger strategy for later success .
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates reaffirmed Washington 's continued support for Kosovo on Tuesday , stressing that the country 's independence is irreversible and that its partition along ethnic lines is not an option .
Macedonia fared well in a new World Bank report . [ Getty Images ]
Of all the former Yugoslav countries , Croatia and Slovenia have been hardest hit by the global economic crisis , Serbian analyst Miroslav Zdravkovic said in a report on Sunday ( April 1st ) .
The two main challenges are Trepca komplex , which extracts and processes minerals , and the Brezovica tourist complex .
Interest has burgeoned since the event was first held .
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Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic kicked off three @-@ day visit to Cyprus on Wednesday ( April 18th ) at the invitation of counterpart Tassos Papadopoulos .
Roma beggars have become a fixture in parts of Pristina .
Those venues are daily visited by up to 10,000 tourists during the summer season , " Markovic says .
When asked about the consequences of default , she said that the government was not trustworthy and that Greece will be bankrupted in either case .
Karadzic and Mladic went into hiding shortly after the ICTY issued its initial joint indictment against them in late 1995 .
" The race was difficult , [ the weather ] was warm , but I was confident enough , " said Maiyo afterward .
That said , how extensive of a regulatiing force will you need to effectively and efficiently control the financial activities of the parties ?
Albania 's Mother Teresa International Airport , located in the suburbs of Tirana , will be modernised by next spring , according to the firms undertaking the renovation work .
Opposition politicians say the threat of lost revenues is too great , especially in light of the global financial crisis .
Purko : I would put the agriculture and energy sectors before the rest of the economic areas .
" This is a big organisation .
" We have to make our minds up again within the European Union , what our expectations are concerning Turkey . "
" This is an occasion to celebrate Kosovo 's development as an open , unitary , and pluralistic republic and its commitment to deliver on the promise of democracy for all of its people , " said Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton .
These joint operations are aimed at tackling the -- at times -- challenging security situation in the north .
" So , this court is an attempt to break those bonds and to deal with the legacy of the past 20 years , but with all the constraints stemming from the lack of experience and different legal difficulties that will accompany the process , " Bezlov said .
In May of last year , the country eliminated the visa application fee for Serbs , and has said it will extend this privilege to other countries which have met the required provisions under the Schengen acquis .
Serbia should only become involved in UN operations , the Democratic Party of Serbia and the Serbian Radical Party insist .
The half @-@ finished , abandoned reconstruction of a promenade at one of Montenegro 's most prestigious resorts symbolises the country 's floundering economy .
" This is not the time to begin disengagement : Bosnia remains unready for unguided ownership of its own future -- ethnic nationalism remains too strong -- and 2007 promises new tensions with the approach of the Kosovo status decision . "
At a closed session Monday , the UN Security Council reviewed a report on events in Kosovo since its February 17th declaration of independence .
" It cannot be permitted for Turkey to have occupation troops in an EU member state , especially for a candidate country , " Papandreou told reporters Monday .
The KFS will be a lightly armed , professional and multi @-@ ethnic force operating under civilian control and KFOR 's monitoring .
Also in science news : Bulgarian scientists find a prehistoric deer skeleton .
Galaxidi , another laid back coastal town , lies further southwest along the same gulf .
Secularists and liberals fear that checks and balances in the democratic system could be undermined if the way of electing the president is changed .
Twenty countries made it through the first and second semi @-@ finals , held on May 20th and 22nd .
Pristina Ethnological Museum is hosting an exhibition of Kosovo cultural heritage artefacts , aimed at highlighting the importance of protecting Kosovo national culture and traditions .
Reconstruction of Jezero started in 2003 .
The case has been taken over by the Special Prosecution for Organised Crime and classified as a state secret .
" We are calling on the ombudsman , who has this possibility , to inform the constitutional court concerning the fact that the president , a candidate at the same time , can propose a referendum and also run for a second term on the same day , " said Cristian Parvulescu , head of Pro Democratia .
Theatrical ensembles from 13 European countries are taking part in the two @-@ week MESS international theatre festival , which kicked off in Sarajevo on October 15th .
The downturn does not bode well for the coming season .
In a move aimed at creating a friendlier investment climate and making the economy more competitive , the Albanian government approved a fiscal package last week that includes implementing a 10 % flat tax -- the lowest level in Southeast Europe .
" So the mission of the Marshall Center is not just instruction , but actually to build a long @-@ lasting network that lasts far beyond the time the person is present in Garmisch @-@ Partenkirchen , Germany , " LeBeau added .
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A day earlier , Stanishev said Bulgaria was considering forgiving Libya 's long @-@ outstanding $ 54m debt to his country as a contribution to the families of the infected children , many of whom are being treated in hospitals in Britain , France and Italy .
He urged Turkey to normalise relations with Cyprus and to speed up the reform process .
" The government has promised the IMF that it will cut 10m euros from the expenses for salaries , 15m euros from KEK subventions and it will benefit some 13m euros from the increase of the excise value for cigarettes and increase of the VAT property value , " Koha Ditore reported .
The cook soaks beans in water overnight and cooks them the next day .
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On top of that , Kostunica must now initiate a restrictive state budget , in line with IMF and World Bank recommendations .
Bulgarian sprinter Tezdzhan Naimova was nominated by the European Athletics Association as one of the ten best female runners during July .
The students are a model of what positive impact we can have on our society when we act to fix , instead of just talk about , the problems we see around us , " said Skye Wallace , programme officer at American Councils .
The government might be formally right to try to take control of its territory , but it seems like an unwise move , which escalated tensions and might actually backfire , " Bieber said .
Zeynep Gurcanli , Ankara bureau chief of Hurriyet Internet and head of the Diplomatic Correspondents ' Association , says the meeting with Ricciardone will help open up the debate over media freedom .
As it handed down its verdict last year , the Split County Court decided that time already spent in detention would be credited towards the sentences .
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An outraged public is sending hundreds of letters to EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule in protest of what they say is a systematic policy to negate the Macedonian people under the guise of Union integration .
" Very soon we will have our own constitution , " says Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu . " For us , only [ UN envoy Martti ] Ahtisaari 's process is important . "
There 's a huge weight off our shoulders , " Joe Alden , the brother of victim Nicholas Alden , said in the courthouse after Friday 's sentencing , according to Fox News .
EU 's Barroso , Fuele kick off Balkan tour
RS political leaders claim the decision by outgoing High Representative Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling breaches the Dayton Peace Accords .
Condemning the assault , German Foreign Minister Frank @-@ Walter Steinmeier , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , urged Turkish authorities to do their best " to clear up this crime completely and bring those responsible to justice . "
Greece 's Kostas Kuofos was named most valuable player in the competition .
Selimi : Unfortunately , a part of the Serbian government was hostile to Kosovo before and after the unrest .
Otherwise we would be frivolous politicians with no common position , " Lagumdzija told reporters in Belgrade after a meeting with Jeremic on March 14th .
Soldiers can , at best , limit the violence .
The EU fears that a win by Tomislav Nikolic of the ultranationalist Serbian Radical Party could return the country to isolation and set the stage for regional instability .
" In this condition , they represent a big threat to tourists , and injuries are quite frequent , " said Zarka .
Ljumovic 's first production as director of the National Theatre was of the country 's national opera , " The Balkan Empress . "
Proponents say the liberalisation would give religious groups more freedom to choose their denominational orientation , thus potentially introducing more diversity .
So far there 's been no political will to tackle and eradicate this problem , namely corruption in the customs system , which has been out there for years , " Victor Alistar , executive director of Transparency International Romania , told SETimes .
This was Turkey 's decision , and what they did was give us information beforehand . " US officials said it was not up to Washington to authorise the move .
There are many cases in the world and Europe when states contract providers of air navigation services from other countries to provide services in their air spaces for a defined or undefined time .
Well over 10 % of the population in BiH is illiterate .
" Of course I didn 't want to leave yet .
SETimes : Recently , many EU countries have faced problems with refugees from Serbia and Macedonia .
If nothing emerges from Ankara on this front , all bets are off . "
The ICTY convicted former Kosovo Culture Minister Astrit Haraqija ( left ) and adviser Bajrush Morina of attempted witness intimidation . [ Getty Images ]
Analysis by Linda Karadaku for the Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 30 / 11 / 11
The next report will be made later this year and the tribunal is taking all necessary measures to complete its remaining work by no later than end of December 2014 .
He believes that most of his competitors also get their stock from Novi Pazar but says few will admit it , preferring to pass off their wares as the handicraft of Italian designers .
Party deputy leader Tomislav Nikolic argued that Serbia should stop negotiating if it could not influence the issue of status in Ahtisaari 's proposal .
Tariceanu pledged that consular activity in Italy will increase , since consulates are too understaffed to cope with Romanian nationals ' needs .
First people do not trust me , after they do , I do well , then I do not get paid or my wages are spent elsewhere .
The local arts high school received a donation of 1,200 books in German and English .
They insist , however , that their project is compliant with a 1962 agreement signed by Albania and the former Yugoslavia on use of the Plava waters .
The results of ethnic minority council elections provoked a standoff among Bosniak political powers .
" The president of Macedonia is the president of all Macedonian citizens , " concurred Reeker .
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels this week reiterated their concerns about it .
Although July was slightly better , with a decline of just 5.8 % , many hotels in the Balkan nation 's overbuilt Black Sea resorts were half empty .
Observers and analysts link the energy deal to Russia 's backing for Serbia 's opposition to Kosovo gaining independence .
Rama also offered his party 's support for Moisiu , should the latter decide to run for a second term .
It was in these transcripts , prosecutors maintain , that Costiniu 's name surfaced .
At the same time , because of its size , the United States emerged as the country with the largest monetary losses from piracy , at over 6.6 billion euros .
E @-@ democracy : making government closer to the people in Macedonia
There are also plans for a route linking the northern town of Suceava to the Ukrainian city of Cernauti , connecting the 4th and the 5th pan @-@ European highways .
Also in business news : Montenegro considers a relationship with the IMF .
SETimes : Some Greek media , after the decision of ICJ , published that Macedonia ran away from the negotiations .
Serbia and Hungary , which have also agreed to join the project , would lie on the northern branch , originally planned to end in Austria .
" Hrant Dink was a man who supported dialogue and co @-@ operation , " Khajag Barsamyan , the archbishop of the Armenian Church of America , said in an interview with the International Herald Tribune .
A key element of the Christmas festivities is the koleduvane ritual .
Turkish commandos fight PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Stankovic 's lawyer , Nebojsa Pantic , has vowed that to appeal the verdict .
Serbian officials welcomed the status .
The United States is already one of the biggest foreign investors in Serbia , at about $ 1.6 billion .
Seven of the nine judges have been in flagrant conflict of interest .
The agreement , initially scheduled to expire in 2010 , allowed Bulgarian gas monopoly Bulgargaz to keep domestic prices at about $ 180 per 1,000cu. m .
The deal also provides for mutual quotas for agricultural products , which would be subject to duty @-@ free trade between the two countries .
Serbian Culture Minister Nebojsa Bradic and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic were among the guests at the opening ceremony .
" We are urging both sides to think outside the box .
Industrial refrigerator owners , which use such facilities to store the raspberries , offered an even lower price at the beginning of the harvest , or 90 cents per kilogram .
Jailed medics could face three more years in prison
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" Only three appeals were filed , for the manager of A1 TV and for other two managers , but the Court Skopje 1 rejected them as unfounded . "
By September more than 100,000 Kosovo Albanian employees at state @-@ run companies and institutions have been sacked .
International institutions present in the country strongly encourage this strategy ; for example , the International Finance Corporation assisted the OSSH tender .
The event wrapped up on Saturday .
Turkish academics compile their country 's first astronomy heritage list .
To the ire of Turkey , Israel has tried to strengthen relations with Greece and Cyprus . [ Reuters ]
" We have taken a general stance that the penalty should be limited , but it is a question of agreement what its range will be .
It also urged wealthy countries , which are most responsible for the accumulating carbon dioxide and other heat @-@ trapping gases in the atmosphere , to target an emissions peak by 2015 , with 30 % cuts by 2020 and at least 80 % cuts by 2050 , compared to 1990 levels .
" I believe in the talks for a mutually beneficial solution ; I believe that we are very close to finding a solution , and that is why I 'm more optimistic than before , " Nimetz said .
The three @-@ day event , which concluded on Wednesday ( June 11th ) , is traditionally held at the Romanian resorts of Neptun and Mangalia .
" This is a specific step that will increase opportunities for co @-@ operation between our two countries and facilitate border crossing , in order to accomplish the integration goal , facilitate movement of citizens , and increase a shared commitment of our two countries -- EU integration , " said Poposki .
The painful austerity measures and reforms Greece has been forced to take have sparked repeated strikes and protests over the past few months .
This applies to both industrialised countries such as the USA and rapidly growing economies such as China .
In addition to millions of euros it will get for NIS , Serbia is also expected to earn nearly 140m euros a year in transit taxes after it is linked to the South Stream gas pipeline , provided other Balkan countries join the project .
The film is scheduled to premier in 2011 .
Greek farmers lift some blockades
Maric : We [ have ] never paid any attention to ethnicity in the emergency situation sector .
The Bulgarian cabinet approved a decision Wednesday ( November 10th ) to establish a Bulgarian @-@ Russian joint venture that would handle construction of the South Stream natural gas pipeline on Bulgarian territory , as well as operating the pipeline once it is complete .
The talks , described as " friendly " and " constructive , " focused on improving bilateral co @-@ operation and Moldovia 's EU integration .
On the first day of competition , the BiH team was stuck in 10th place .
" Citizens of BiH will still be able to travel to Croatia , but it is up to Croatia to decide whether it will be , as it has been , with ID cards only , as it is regulated through a bilateral agreement , or whether the entry of BiH citizens will be conditioned with a valid passport , " Zora Stanic , spokeswoman for the EU delegation to BiH , told SETimes .
Tourist agencies confirm the positive effect of abolishing the visa regime .
PACE is optimistic about Montenegro 's chances , he said .
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The case 's biggest fish , Saric , remains on the run .
The meeting between the two leaders focused on a number of issues , including the priorities in their bilateral relations , particularly in the energy sector , Moldova 's EU integration hopes , as well as the upcoming talks on the Transdniester conflict .
At the same time , commentators say her wish for a normal life is understandable .
It was the first fire @-@ related death in the country this year , and comes amid ongoing controversy over whether Greece 's fire fighting fleet is being adequately funded and maintained .
As in Serbia , the authorities have made no move to lower the taxes in the face of consumer agony .
That is unlikely to happen , Tsvetozar Tomov , a sociologist at the Skala polling agency , said on Monday ( October 9th ) .
Backed by some musicians and composers , they claimed Avramov sang out of tune and called for his withdrawal .
A 10 @-@ year legacy of peacekeeping
Former UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's 12 @-@ point plan contained a legal framework that Kosovo began to implement with these laws .
" The BiH Council of Ministers has passed an Airspace Management Strategy which envisions establishing all the agencies that are necessary to provide air navigation services , including purchasing of equipment and staff training , " said Drago Radic , a civil aviation adviser to BiH 's transportation and communications ministry .
By Anna Wood for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 08 / 08 / 11
Croatia should also take steps to bring its environmental policies in line with EU standards .
Kosovo 's Customs and Tax Administration announced on Wednesday ( September 1st ) that it has been able to meet its target , reporting 564.9m euros in revenues collected in August .
" This is Brankovic 's showdown with the SDA , but the problem is that he is jeopardising the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina , " Reuters quoted Vlastimir Mijovic , former editor @-@ in @-@ chief of the Sarajevo @-@ based daily Oslobodjenje as commenting .
Albania 's coastal municipality of Seman has launched an initiative to remove dozens of bunkers built during the rule of communist dictator Enver Hoxha .
How are the Balkan countries reacting to the visa @-@ free regime ?
" Why are they setting them free ?
" For this to happen , co @-@ operation among the Balkan countries is key , and we should take all available opportunities for networking , such as this conference , to build stronger ties and co @-@ operation , particularly on a regional basis , " Turhan said .
The Vetvendosje movement organised " Against the Thief , " protesting the lack of political will to fight corruption . [ Muhamet Brajshori / SETimes ]
It is one of the most recognisable structures in downtown Sarajevo .
Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha has communicated with Sweden 's Foreign Minister Carl Bildt , whose country currently holds the EU presidency , as well as with Italian counterpart Franco Frattini , the statement added .
Eurojust , the EU agency dealing with judicial co @-@ operation , and Europol were involved in the international co @-@ ordination of the operation in Greece and Bulgaria .
The president of the lower house of the BiH Parliament , Beriz Belkic , says the move meets a moral and human obligation towards Srebrenica victims and their families .
Bulgaria 's EU entry in 2007 prompted an increase in bilateral trade between the two countries -- peaking at more than 3.6 billion euros at the end of that year , before dropping to nearly 3 billion euros in 2008 , according to Erdogan .
He beat Aleh Mikhalovich of Belarus to take the bronze .
" All spying is done with a prosecutor 's and court warrant , as provided by law , " the prime minister and leader of the ruling centre @-@ right party Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) said .
" In BiH , all have a right to celebrate what they want , because we are that kind of a country , " Croatian Democratic Union of BiH leader Dragan Covic said .
Despite staffing and equipment shortages , the director of police gives his force high marks .
Vicenzo Coppola , head of the EU Police Mission in BiH , praised Operation Leotar , calling it a serious blow against international drug trafficking
Bloggers , meanwhile , are incredulous that it even happened .
The organisation 's aim was " destroying state authority , " Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Aykut Cengiz Engin said . [ AFP ]
The pipeline will carry gas from Russia through the Black Sea to Central Europe .
Efrossini Eliopoulou , 58 , was there looking for an antique mirror , but got caught up browsing table after table of valuables mixed with junk and the remainders of people 's forgotten lives .
Given the high demand for physicians in Romania , especially in rural areas , the situation is alarming .
Another story , running under the headline " One cross , a thousand police , " focused on the Orthodox Christmas ceremony in Istanbul .
Kosovo citizens cannot remain a forgotten people .
The question remains about the liability of the Greek deficit , " Haralambos Tsardanidis , director of the Institute of International Economic Relations in Athens , told SETimes .
He had to wait nine months to get a construction permit , and says officials asked him for money in exchange for the permit .
It 's great to see and it 's clear that tennis has become very popular .
Josipovic -- a staunch fighter for reconciliation -- visited Bleiburg two days before Croatia celebrated the Day of Anti @-@ fascist Struggle .
But the fact that Exit contributes to our society through tourism can allow us to say the cultural and tourism aspects are now equal .
It 's just now that we 're losing money that we don 't like it , " Alexi Giannoulias , Senior Research Fellow at the Research Institute for European and American Studies in Athens told SETimes .
If Eroglu wins , observers fear the peace process could be derailed .
Pane Temov , head of the non @-@ profit group One Way that helped organise BuskerFest , said the event placed Skopje on " the European map of such festivals . "
EU troika member Wolfgang Ischinger . [ Getty Images ]
Agreement came at a meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and her Estonian counterpart , Urmas Paet .
The authorities and the IMF agreed on the subsidy , as a measure to help stabilise the company .
Romania 's Tariceanu urges Britain to ease restrictions on Romanian workers
The party , frequently accused of supporting the PKK and of being its political arm , was charged with supporting separatist activities .
Croatia 's bid passed by a vote of 75 @-@ 11 .
Macedonian Defence Minister Miroslav Stojanovski and his Serbian counterpart , Zdravko Ponos , met in Belgrade on Friday ( August 29th ) , vowing to continue efforts to further develop bilateral defence co @-@ operation .
" Ordinary People , " a film about the dehumanising effects of war , also won the International Confederation of Art Cinemas award at SFF .
The United States and Serbia signed an agreement on scientific and technological co @-@ operation in Washington on Friday ( April 23rd ) .
They argued Turkey was in a state of anarchy and chaos before the coup , as everyday people were being killed in politically inspired street violence .
During a trip to the United States last October , he insisted that the alleged threat to Turkish secularism does not exist , and that the debate is pointless .
Protesters signed a letter addressed to the Moldovan government , the OSCE and the international community , asking for immediate withdrawal of all 15 peacekeeping points in the Nistru River area .
" I am ready to discuss with Mr. Tadic the [ Kosovo @-@ Serbia ] issues .
Viewing the move as directed specifically at the Russian monopoly Gazprom , Moscow has described the proposed measures as protectionist and unfair .
Economist Miroslav Zdravkovic told SETimes that the government should strive to increase production and exports rather than financing consumption .
The fire advanced to the outskirts of the city towards Keratea and Lavrio , near the public electricity company 's power plant .
Croatian tennis player Ivo Karlovic lost his match against Britain 's Andy Murray in the finals of the San Jose ATP tournament , on February 19th .
It was not pleasant .
RECOM is a regional project of over 1,500 civil society organisations and individuals that assist governments in forming a regional commission to establish the truth about war crimes in the former Yugoslavia between 1991 and 2001 .
Hopes are high Monday ( July 23rd ) that a new EU push will speed up the release of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor , who have been held in a prison in Libya for more than eight years now .
RS 's political situation is much clearer than FBiH 's .
Four members of a paramilitary group received jail terms of between five and 20 years for the torture and murder of six Muslims in July 1995 .
Increased dialogue , in addition to a greater readiness to reach common ground and to take action on certain issues , is the key to progress , it said .
Rada Trajkovic , chief executive of the committee of the Serb National Council of Kosovo , blamed Serbs for the violence in Mitrovica .
" Do not wait for September , make it by the end of the month , " said Slaveski .
The tournaments brought together young athletes from 14 clubs in Kocaeli , Ankara , Istanbul , Bursa , Denizli and Izmir .
Due to the weather , the scientists have postponed work until spring .
Nirj Deva , a British Conservative , asked Georgieva if she was prepared to fight against vested , parochial interests operating throughout the EU .
" Very soon our president and prime minister will send a letter to the government of Serbia for recognition as well from their side . "
They discussed boosting political , economic and cultural relations and facilitating the identification of priority areas for co @-@ operation .
MPs in the ruling coalition said that the aim of the declaration was to ensure that the crimes were not forgotten and that those responsible were punished .
UN chief calls for prompt resolution of Kosovo 's status
According to some counter @-@ terrorism experts , Zawahiri , who is neither as charismatic as his predecessor , nor as highly esteemed by members of the group , might consider ways for boosting his image within the organisation .
In one instance , the New Spirit party ( FER ) won a case against the PDK after its posters in the Malisheva area were covered with PDK material .
Tuzla mufti representative Vahind Efendi Falovic sent a similar message .
The Berisha administration allocates capital investments for 2011 .
Lack of a clearly defined status , for example , is a major hindrance to investment .
SETimes : What is included in the fiscal evasion in Albania ?
" It is likely though that Serbia may eventually send a team to Afghanistan as a peacekeeping force , but I speculate not in co @-@ operation with other countries , but solo and in a bilateral agreement either with NATO as a whole or with the United States in particular , " he added .
A series of demonstrations and parliamentary boycotts followed the contested vote .
Mladic 's war diaries give unprecedented evidence to ICTY prosecutors . [ Getty Images ]
They accuse the prime minister of simply playing empty word games to retain public support .
Visions of the future from the Ecumenical Patriarchate
The government has denied allegations that electricity rationing could be imposed on the general public .
Fitch affirmed the country 's foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings ( IDRs ) at " A " and its short @-@ term foreign currency IDR at " F1 . "
The country will go to the polls on March 22nd to elect a new president , as well as mayors and municipal councils .
" If we compare with our neighborhood , we will immediately notice the difference , but to realise all projects , to develop tourist centres , principally we are expecting support , assistance , the attention of the institution 's system , not from the private sector . "
Ankara and Washington are exploring way to tap each other 's markets .
" The BiH presidency cannot behave in this way and issue decisions that are damaging to BiH and her entities , " he told lawmakers Monday .
However , she added , it is an important step towards modernisation .
Again , I repeat , nothing should prevent the Pristina bill from being adopted , " Selmanaj said .
A peaceful protest is scheduled for November 8th in front of the EU delegation 's offices in Skopje .
The UN Security Council met on 21 September to discuss the Middle East .
" There was a deep boom and then our house was shaking . "
All Balkan countries belonged to the " partly free " group .
By Svetla Dimitrova and Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times -- 21 / 11 / 11
Following the Romanian government 's adoption of measures on Monday ( November 5th ) aimed at co @-@ operating with Italian authorities and protecting Romanians living legally in Italy , the prime ministers of both countries met for talks on Wednesday .
Kosovo analyst Ibrahim Rexhepi , sayid the Customs stamp issue will not go down easily , " because the issue of independence and sovereignity of Kosovo is touched at that point . "
Work is to begin by the end of September , Mangalia Mayor Claudiu Tusac said on Wednesday ( September 2nd ) .
Two months ago , around 200 Croatian fans formed a giant human swastika during their national team 's 2 @-@ 0 victory in a friendly match against Italy in Livorno , with many also giving Nazi salutes .
EU High Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith concurred , saying the money would be invaluable in aiding Kosovo 's progress towards EU membership .
Either way , the SPS has until mid @-@ September to decide .
The European Commission adopted a strategy for 2007 @-@ 2009 EU financial assistance to the Balkans .
" The declaration points out that regional policy should be based on ensuring security , permanent political dialogue and preservation of the multiethnic , multireligious and multicultural characteristics of the region , but RS did not accept that document because it is considered harmful to its interests , " Biserko said .
" It is not a matter of Serbian sovereignty , which changed when the UN agreed on 1244 , " he added , referring to the Security Council resolution under which UNMIK was established more than seven years ago .
An exhibition of works by the young Bosnian artist Renato Rakic opened at the Banski Dvor Culture Centre in Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina , last week .
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by the Russian firm 's general manager , Alexander Medvedev , together with Serbian Energy and Mining Minister Radomir Naumov and Srbijagas general manager Milos Milankovic .
Albania 's political parties are toning down their rhetoric following a year of parliamentary boycott , protests and rough debates . [ Reuters ]
" I thought what I saw in that video , these people would do in Afghanistan , " he told the court , as he read a prepared statement .
Gul will meet with Ahmet Turk and Serafettin Elci , representatives of the pro @-@ Kurdish BDP , on Friday ( July 1st ) .
Albania " is one of the first countries that feels the consequences of this traffic , because the known corridor along Turkey , Bulgaria , Macedonia and other Mediterranean countries makes Albania one of the first countries that encounters this traffic , " Ivanov added .
As the process for determining the province 's final status enters a decisive phase , the need to rapidly form a new government is becoming more crucial .
Coalition partners Milo Djukanovic of the Democratic Party of Socialists ( left ) and Ranko Krivokapic of the Social Democratic Party agreed to sell 20 % of Electropriveda . [ Getty Images ]
Previously , members of the judicial council were elected by parliament , leading to recurring charges of partisanship .
At many schools , up to 20 % of students would gather in a lecture hall for a " general assembly . "
Belgraders exercise , raise funds in annual marathon
Renault announced that it will increase its production capacity in Turkey from 280,000 vehicles to 350,000 .
Macedonian children 's theatre spreads joy
" Therefore , average annual emigration marked a 28 % decline despite the removal of travel restrictions " after Bulgaria entered the Union .
The Serbian Healthcare Ministry has provided 1m euros for modernising the Belgrade Institute for Rheumatology .
In the past 13 months , I and the other defendants have provided complete evidence of our innocence , " Buckovski said .
Lack of recognition halts Kosovo 's Olympic dream
According to Serbian media reports last week , a group believed to be linked to Jocic was planning to kill Serbian Justice Minister Snezana Malovic , over her push for the adoption of a law on confiscating assets gained through criminal activities .
But to meet Troika demands , the government must find a way to cut spending by another 325m euros to protect pensions , and Greeks fear that a recession created by austerity will lead to more pay cuts and tax hikes .
Serbia has been a member of the Partnership for Peace since 2006 .
But there is perhaps one great opportunity that can be seized .
Cypriot swimmer Karolina Pelendritou won a gold medal in the women 's 100m breaststroke at the Beijing Paralympic Games .
University professor Haki Demolli , an LDK member , will take over the justice portfolio , while the agriculture ministry will be headed up by PDK spokesman Blerand Stavileci .
Albania and China have good relations and their bilateral co @-@ operation should continue , Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said after a meeting with his Chinese counterpart , Wen Jiabao , on Sunday ( August 10th ) .
" All of the newspapers and TV channels headlined today 's news as number one news , " he told SETimes .
The Macedonian Ministry of Interior will issue passports containing biometric data beginning in March , Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska said on Wednesday ( January 3rd ) during a presentation of the technology used to formulate the new IDs . The machine used to personalise the passports is the first of its kind and is fully automated .
Erdogan said his country could train 12 Afghan Army battalions a year and will provide financial resources for reconstruction efforts .
Outgoing Slovenian Foreign Minster Samuel Zbogar will head the new EU Office in Kosovo . [ Reuters ]
The document , drawn up by the former Finnish president and sent to the Security Council on Monday , envisions EU @-@ supervised independence for Kosovo , described as the " only viable option . "
He also said full NATO membership for Macedonia will be backed , as soon as the issue of its name is resolved .
Health officials said a combination of vaccines used in the experiment cut the risk of becoming infected with the virus that causes AIDS by more than 31 % .
Officials said that a team of special anti @-@ drug police discovered 447kg of cocaine during a raid on a freighter from Bolivia anchored at the country 's main port of Piraeus , near Athens .
The AKP , in defence arguments exceeding 400 pages , insists that the case constitutes a " violation of the right to free speech " and " of the right to free elections . "
Samecki said in Zagreb on Tuesday ( January 26th ) that Croatia can expect about 2.2 billion euros in 2012 and 2013 from a financial package under consideration for the country .
Born in the small mountainous town of Krusevo , central Macedonia , he gained fame not only as a singer and pop icon , but also as a humanist and role model for young people .
According to local media , Milic echoed Professor Kovacevic 's sentiments regarding the health of Montenegrin democracy , saying the extension " only gives credence to the opposition thesis that a simulation of democracy is taking place in Montenegro . "
The indictment charges Mladic , on the basis of his individual and superior criminal responsibility , with a total of 13 counts of crimes against humanity and violations of the laws or customs of war , for the acts of persecution , murder , deportation and inhumane acts , terrorising and hostage @-@ taking , in which he allegedly participated .
" Unemployment is still rising and is expected to decline only in 2011 . "
Believers and non @-@ believers alike agree that it is the delicious Afghan bread -- baked traditionally in old stoves -- that completes the experience .
Serbia is yet to privatise the large public enterprises which contain over 40 % of the countryˈs total capital .
The nearly 1,500 houses there are the most vulnerable .
One option is to apply a " reciprocity clause , " the paper said .
During sideline discussions , the two leaders will reportedly confer on the name dispute between their countries .
Macedonia imposes stricter driving rules
A supporter of the opposition movement Vetevendosje confronts police during a protest in Pristina on Monday ( February 27th ) . [ Reuters ]
The dereliction @-@ of @-@ duty charges centre mostly on the decision to allow the facility to operate near populated areas .
Most affected by uncertainty are Pec , Gnjilane , Prizren and Pristina .
He said the government should help Sandzak citizens at least maintain their current standard of living and keep informing them of what it is doing to revitalise the economy and restore faith in the central administration .
Markets that fail to comply with the HACCP code are now subject to shut downs .
However , once the money is raised , the hardest part begins .
Citing the results of a labour force survey in Croatia , the European Commission ( EC ) said there was indication that the unemployment rate had declined to 8.2 % in the third quarter of 2007 , largely due to seasonal factors , such as tourism .
Tadic thanked Russia for its position on Kosovo , and reaffirmed that Serbia will never recognise Pristina 's independence .
Rexhepi says there is not much space for big budget cuts " because they would be very negatively reflected in the social aspect . "
With unsustainable human activities throwing a new factor into the mix , sharp declines are being reported .
There can be only one judicial system in Kosovo , " he said .
With scores of 0.50 each , Finland , Ireland , Iceland and the Netherlands share 1st place in the index , while Eritrea ( 97.50 ) , Turkmenistan ( 98.50 ) and North Korea ( 109.00 ) are at the bottom .
Turkey highlights its strategic role for the EU by signing the Nabucco agreement .
They were upset 7 @-@ 5 , 6 @-@ 3 by Nathalie Dechy and Andy Ram , making their debut as a team .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 07 / 12 / 06
The inclusion of children with special needs in regular schools in Serbia started last year .
Crvenkovski has described the scandal as " a provoked affair . " [ Reuters ]
The government argues it has taken vigourous measures to combat the crisis .
Macedonia has obtained a 107m euro sovereign loan from the EBRD to modernise the portion of Europe 's north @-@ south transportation Corridor 10 that runs through its territory .
" This puts Romania in clear breach of its accession commitments , " EC spokesman Mark Gray said as he presented the reports Tuesday .
So far , the biggest problem has been the arrival of false asylum seekers -- mostly Roma -- from Serbia and Macedonia to Sweden , Germany , Belgium and Luxembourg .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 12 / 12 / 07
At the same time , he added , any proposal to separate the Serb @-@ dominated north will run into opposition .
According to Evenimentul Zilei , a Romanian daily , Boc has started negotiations on a new cabinet with the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians ( UDMR ) , a smaller party defending mostly the interests of the Hungarian minority .
It 's difficult to find a job even with proper education , " he tells SETimes .
UAW representatives recently visited women in Tirana 's largest prison .
Visitors discovered that chemical experiments can create amazing colours , which come straight from a dream .
The LP ridicules the government 's argument that weapons donations are needed to stabilise Afghanistan .
Sometimes a week or more is needed to get them all .
Turkey is one of the few countries that have not yet ratified the document , whose signatories agree to reduce greenhouse gases to at least 5 % below 1990 levels by 2012 .
As many as 168 photos selected by a special jury are on display at the MKC Gallery .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 05 / 04 / 10
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 03 / 11 / 09
" I hope that negotiations on future OSCE activities in Georgia can be continued next year . "
There is a possibility that passengers may lose consciousness after leaving Earth 's orbit , for which they will undergo special training at NASA 's centre in Florida .
" The major consequence for the EU should be to take into account only fulfillments and well @-@ established good practices rather then promises or pieces of legislation , little or not enforced .
The protocol has the full support of the 27 EU member states and is considered an important step forward in improving rule of law in Kosovo , the mission said .
" It all stopped ; so for a long time we 've lived in a kind of ghetto , " Haljimi , chairman of the Party for Democratic Action , tells SETimes .
Asked by a reporter whether the United States would seek to withdraw its troops from Iraq through Turkish territory , Clinton refused provide into specifics .
Gul elected as Turkey 's 11th President
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After Croatia closes the remaining chapters , the EU ratification process will then last up to 18 months .
Negotiations will resume on Wednesday of next week .
Christofias and Talat have been meeting weekly since September , but progress has been slow .
Nearly half of the viewers voted for " You Are An Angel " while the runner @-@ up trailed by more than 20 % .
His party 's former coalition partner , the Democratic Party of Kosovo ( LDK ) , has rejected further co @-@ operation , and he is also opposed by the Vetevendosje ( Self @-@ Determination ) movement , which finished third in the general elections .
" They are , however , concerned about possible violence escalation and the possibility that some frustrated and violent Albanians could harm someone , " he said .
Despite evidence showing that the outbreak of HIV at a Benghazi children 's hospital predated the medics ' arrival by at least a year , Libya 's Supreme Court upheld the death sentences earlier this month .
Each of the three companies was granted a 30 @-@ year license .
It dates back to the 4th or 5th century BC and is thought to have belonged to the ancient Athens municipality of Aexonides Halai .
The plan approved last week again includes loans from the EU countries using the euro as their national currency and the IMF , which will be made available to Athens under relieved terms .
Suddenly a series of explosions began from the kerosene or from the ammunition .
In the government 's professional departments , the male @-@ female gap has narrowed to less than 1 % .
Gaon says that in order to broaden this process and try suspects who have fled Kosovo , " prosecutors and investigators outside of Kosovo would need access to witnesses and evidence in Kosovo . " He added " That would require co @-@ operation between officials inside and outside [ the country ] , which is currently insufficient . "
Asselborn will meet with Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic , Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic and Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic Dejanovic . ( Tanjug , RTS - 17 / 05 / 11 )
According to government records , 75 % of those repatriated are Albanians , with ethnic Roma forming the second largest group .
Tobacco factories in Serbia are satisfied by the move , saying it encourages continued investment in Serbia .
The increased prices for imported electricity comes because operators need to pay VAT to Serbia -- raising the cost in Kosovo to about 20 % higher than in other countries in the region .
President Demetris Christofias was on hand , as well as officials from the Olympic Movement , and world and European sports federations .
Mathematical geniuses gathered in Ankara from August 18th to Friday ( August 22nd ) for a joint conference of Turkey 's Hacettepe University and the United States ' University of Louisiana .
Politicians were then given until October 15th to reach a compromise and remove the last obstacle for the signing of the SAA .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 12 / 24 / 09
" Estimates of the number vary widely , " he added .
He was suspended late Monday as part of the investigation into the murder .
The region had yet to see an " end of history " or " eternal peace , " Rehn said after the meeting in Hluboka .
Also in diplomatic news : a permanent representation of the EC opened in Montenegro , and Albanian President Bamir Topi met with Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou .
" Turkey is an EU candidate country and Israel an important partner .
A UN official told the Financial Times recently that " the only way to put staff back at the gates is by force , and it won 't be sustainable unless Serbs agree . "
" Now we have the time to get together with our girlfriends , whom we have not seen in a long time .
Ahtisaari says independence is only answer for Kosovo
" This growth is supported by an increased contribution from telecommunications and other services , " including tourism and construction of the Albania @-@ Kosovo highway , the report said .
Kusari @-@ Lila : The decision on the reciprocity measures has been put on the table of bilateral issues and not multi @-@ lateral issues in the CEFTA Secretariat .
The blame for this ultimately resides with Slobodan Milosevic , whose policies sowed a legacy of polarization and distrust .
The bands came from all over the world , including the US , Turkey , Italy , the Netherlands , Brazil , Sweden , Norway , the Czech Republic and Macedonia .
The tense situation suits only those who are interested in disorder . "
The sides meeting in Brussels have other items on the agenda including Pristina 's presentation in regional assemblies , the civil registry , and integrated border management at the crossings between Kosovo and Serbia .
Making matters worse , the practice of vendetta has spread from the north of the country to the cities and southern rural areas .
Not bad for a little girl who , as her mother remembers , " kept falling and getting into the other children 's way , and we thought that she 'd never learn how to ski . "
The hike , initially planned for January 2007 , was put into effect earlier due to price increases on international energy markets .
A team of EU , European Central Bank and IMF experts concluded following an audit last week that the public sector wage freezes , bonus cuts , tax hikes and other measures in the current package would help plug the 2010 budget gap by only 2 % of GDP , instead of the promised 4 % .
A complete ban on smoking in public places will begin , and manufacturers must print photos of smokers ' diseased organs on cigarette packs .
A local source told Reuters that there were around 25 policemen inside the building at the time , shortly before 5am .
Works entered in this year 's Bucharest Architectural Biennale are on exhibit at the National Theatre 's 3 / 4 Gallery .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 09 / 01 / 12
Swedish @-@ owned Swedmilk Macedonia announced it will invest 15m euros in the building of a new diary plant near Skopje .
Despite his suspension , Basescu remains the most popular politician in the country and his Democratic Party leads in the opinion polls .
" We are pressed from all sides , " said another , Dragan Maric .
The sanctuary is similar to the so @-@ called Womb Cave near the southern city of Kardzhali , and includes tombs , niches and an altar .
About 18 million people were eligible to vote for 3,200 mayors , 40,000 members of district councils and 41 chairmen of district councils .
" Companies would need to sustain and increase profits in a way that investors expect from them .
In the first half of 2008 , NGOs report that most human rights complaints in Macedonia cite brutal beatings by urban intervention units -- Macedonia 's Alfa and the Special Rapid Deployment Unit of the interior ministry .
The elderly in Tuzla recall with nostalgia times when iftar was announced by cannons booming from the hills .
In 2006 , Lukoil tried to do business in Slovenia by way of a strategic partnership with the Slovenian state @-@ owned company Petrol .
In 1954 , it fell to three years . In 1972 , it went to 27 months , and in 1992 to 18 months . In 1996 it shrank to the current 12 months .
In September , CERN launched a successful experiment to recreate conditions in the universe shortly after the " Big Bang . "
His words were welcomed by Croatian officials at the conference , which focused on the EU prospects for the region and issues related to security , progress and prosperity .
Western countries will soon realise the deadline cannot be met , he said , and the discussions will continue .
The International Istanbul Poem Festival opened on Tuesday ( May 11th ) with Irish poetry and literature as its main theme .
He said the services the public sector provides should remain under the government .
But while the conventions serve the West European countries well , they are still doing badly in the former Yugoslavia .
The award includes a sculpture in bronze and a cash prize of 10,000 euros .
And if that 's the price that has to be paid in order to secure a Security Council outcome , then we 're going to have to pay that price . "
UNESCO said it would grant $ 25,000 to Bulgaria for recovery of the ancient Thracian complex of Perperikon and the Tatul tomb in the Rhodopes Mountain .
Add to that a record high interest rate gap between Greek ten @-@ year bonds and the benchmark German equivalent , as well as the Athens Stock Market 's implosion by 6 % , and you have near disaster .
Durmish Gashi , one of the protesters from Rahovec , told SETimes that the protest intended " to raise the awareness of the people to stop the negative trends related to the future of the Republic of Kosovo , paralisation of the functioning of Kosovo as a state and the negative consequences reflected in the economic development and the well @-@ being of its citizens . "
Some experts , including the head of Turkey 's Electoral Council , Muammer Aydin , have suggested that the referendum results could oblige Gul to stand for re @-@ election , and could make it necessary to reduce the tenure of the current parliament by a year .
Finally , Greece , Sweden , Spain and Russia will compete in Group D.
The Acropolis Museum in Athens . [ Getty Images ]
The report explained that while Romanian laws guarantee equal participation in the country 's economic and social life , professional segregation of women persists and is proven by the very existence of a sex @-@ related occupation pattern ; hence , differences in income between men and women .
Most of the ministers in Sanader 's previous cabinet are keeping their jobs .
Business : Kosovo is open for international investors
The party uses social media to promote activities of its state officials , enabling visitors to keep abreast of visits and speeches by the president , the environment minister , the defence minister and the mayor of Belgrade .
The convention , signed by 43 countries , has been in force since July 1st 2004 .
It is becoming increasingly hard to obtain credit , and foreign direct investors will also face difficulties .
EU Special Representative in Kosovo Fernando Gentilini warned that any action that aims to raise barriers instead of lowering them risks undermining progress achieved so far .
The Commission employs 140 people , the vast majority of whom are BiH nationals , educated in BiH and trained at the commission 's laboratory .
Croatians in general have a high level of worry about financial instability , unemployment and the possibility of a slump in summer tourism , something which would only compound economic woes .
" Serbian politicians have almost exclusively met with RS politicians , practically ignoring Bosniak politicians , " Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia President Sonja Biserko told SETimes .
He also voiced hope that the summit would further strengthen NATO 's relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro and Serbia .
Apart from the electoral posters used by Basescu 's campaign for the presidential poll , thousands of others , featuring the president 's image , have appeared across the country to promote the unicameral legislature .
Parliament 's regular session was delayed by 90 minutes , because an ad hoc commission responsible for reviewing and evaluating amendments to legislation did not initially agree with some wording .
Perched on a hill overlooking the sea , the village is a peaceful , idyllic spot , its clean Mediterranean air infused with the scent of orange blossom .
But with the closure case , the AKP government once again turned towards Europe , and last month it introduced a long @-@ awaited amendment to a controversial law penalising " insults to Turkishness . "
His statements are even more serious than what his government used to warn us about , that the Schengen accession could be decided only next summer when the next EC report is out . "
Twenty @-@ three private institutions in Kosovo now offer bachelors ' or masters ' degrees in various areas of study , according to the Kosovo Accreditation Agency .
The 212 @-@ page report covers 183 world economies , ranking them on the basis of an analysis of regulations in the areas affecting the lifecycle of domestic SMEs .
Also in science and technology this week : experts in Serbia develop a multimedia tool for children with hearing problems , and a Croatian professor researches a system to power electronic devices wirelessly .
Bird enthusiasts can catch a closer glimpse by taking a guided boat tour with an English @-@ speaking biologist , organised by Motel Karaotok , the local motel .
Mandic and Medojevic also assure the public that they have their own remedies for Montenegro 's ailing , import @-@ dependent economy , while Milic 's SNP insists on welfare benefits for the country 's most vulnerable residents .
According to the AP , the organisation received about 200 messages in just over 12 hours after turning to the public for assistance .
The accession crucially depends on convincing the European partners we have the capacity to manage the Schengen procedures without distortions in border controls due to corruption phenomena , " he said .
The extension should be completed in mid 2012 .
Croatia had hoped to open ten new negotiation chapters and close five , which would signify an auspicious acceleration of talks .
Lajcak : The international community has had priorities beyond the Western Balkans .
According to the minister , efforts should be made to boost revenues and support growth .
These include the historic Samovodska Charshiya , with its numerous craft workshops .
" Organised crime seriously threatens economies of the Western Balkan countries and their efforts to respond to global challenges , " Barrot told the attendees .
In the wake of Japan 's disaster , the 143 nuclear reactors operating in the EU will undergo stress tests .
The quicker , the better , " Pack said .
Israeli President Shimon Peres is among the world leaders responding to the disaster with pledges of assistance .
The previous parliamentary elections , in July 2008 , were marred by violence and voter fraud .
Jazz , rock and Salvador Dali in Skopje
Several days later , Rohan acknowledged that the chances of that happening were slim .
Countries are given a score from 0 ( best ) to 100 ( worst ) , which determines their classification as " free " ( 1 @-@ 30 points ) , " partly free " ( 31 @-@ 60 ) , or " not free " ( 61 @-@ 100 ) .
The cost of a 40 @-@ hour access package in Macedonia is 74 euros , as compared to 40 euros in Croatia .
Their foreign ministers , Turkey 's Ali Babacan and Italy 's Franco Frattini , will sign an agreement to establish a Turkish @-@ Italian university in Istanbul .
MNAX says , " If the elections are fair and have high standards , I believe our country will reach the level of its neighbours . "
The European Commission ( EC ) has so far been unwilling to liberalise the visa regime , due to Turkey 's large size and the concern among some member states about the risk of mass immigration .
UNMIK signed the accords on behalf of Kosovo .
Salted fish is another winter favourite .
The future of the Kurdish issue could hinge on relations between the two parties .
" This attack was in response to the claim that a researcher at the company had identified key members of Anonymous , " Gordon Snow , assistant director of the FBI 's cyber division , told a US Senate Statement committee in early April .
Over 90 people were killed in two attacks in Norway on Friday , in what Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg described as the most violent crime to hit the traditionally safe country since World War II .
Judicial reforms and efforts to fight corruption are being implemented very slowly , with no visible results .
While assuring participants that Belgrade had " no intention of obstructing the important work " of the RCC , he also noted that " the minimum requirement " for Serbia to continue going forward is " for the procedural status quo to be maintained . "
That demand , however , has already been rejected .
Professor Borce Davitkovski is one of Macedonia 's leading legal experts and dean of the law faculty at the country 's biggest and oldest academic institution -- St. Cyril and Methodius University .
Lawmakers from the main opposition Republican People 's Party have pushed the issue onto the parliament 's agenda and have demanded Interior Minister Besir Atalay 's resignation .
There have been problems concerning public acquisitions that the European Commission has found to be systematic .
Through several types of media , members and visitors can access all types of information .
In early June , Roboscan also took home an award at the International Warsaw Inventions Show 2009 , the news site reported .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan met with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn at the weekend . [ Getty Images ]
Last month , it agreed to contribute more than 1,000 marines to the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon .
Only in Istanbul , where 70 % of the population are foreigners , can people benefit from this policy , " she said .
It took place just four days after a one @-@ month freeze on retail diesel prices was announced .
Bulgaria hopes to join euro zone by mid @-@ 2013
Journalist Necati Dogru , columnist for the daily Sozcu , however , has his doubts about the investigation .
" Unanimity at the EU is needed for membership , but that is not the case with the CoE , " Pristina @-@ based GAP Institute for Advanced Studies Executive Director Agron Demi told SETimes .
" We are determined on the issue of reforms , " he told reporters .
Thailand , the UK and Germany also sought the ICMP 's help in identifying the 8,000 victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami .
Romanian Labour Minister Paul Pacuraru announced on Monday ( November 12th ) that the minimum wage will be raised by 28 % in 2008 .
Sports Minister Slobodan Vuksanovic urged judicial authorities to impose strict punishments .
The facility will be built in the industrial zone of Koprivnicki Ivanec and span 53,000 square meters .
Ivanovic added that partitioning would be bad for Serbia , because it would get only 5 % of the territory populated by Serbs , which has little economic resources .
He is 35 and he will be one of the older athletes at this Olympics .
He notes , however , that the Tax Administration already has legal instruments with which it could check individuals ' property .
She is not up to the political games and was never particularly good at them .
Gul will also participate in Tokyo and Osaka economic forums .
The EU 's justice commissioner praised the " positive signs " coming from Zagreb , but stressed the need for concrete results .
Kragujevac municipality in Serbia confirmed on Sunday ( August 23rd ) the establishment of a free trade zone with Italy 's Fiat .
That way , all those who were publicly suspected of corruption could have been checked and prosecuted , at least for embezzlement , but there was no evidence , " Minic said .
After previously saying Holbrooke was representing Washington in the deal , Karadzic said on Wednesday that " Holbrooke did everything he did on behalf of the Contact Group and the Security Council . "
" We have developed contacts with a huge range of people from every background and every political orientation , and we value the insights and opinions they provide , " said Kaidanow .
He won the contest with his rock ballad " Believe , " performed to the accompaniment of Hungarian violinist Edvin Marton on a Stradivarius .
Arguments are expected to be heard through December 11th .
However , there may finally be light at the end of the tunnel , although patience is still required .
A source from the Ministry for Kosovo told Southeastern European Times that the Serb leaders from northern Kosovo , by constantly confronting EULEX , are not working to the benefit the Serb community .
The Kosovo government said on May 19th that it will open an office within the culture ministry to start implementing the country 's Copyright Law .
Italian experts assisted in the surgery .
It was Russia 's first @-@ ever title in the pan @-@ European musical competition 's 53 @-@ year history .
The two leaders came to an agreement just two days before an end @-@ of @-@ the @-@ month deadline set by the EU .
While seizure data and intelligence information suggested that the West Balkan route gained significance between 2000 and 2004 , this trend did not appear to continue in 2005 .
" The 567 members of the Customs Service have a right to be very proud today .
SETimes : Do you have any statistics concerning fraudulent projects ?
Ministry sources defend the law and say such sanctioning by police will unburden courts from banal cases that can last years .
Here are my family and friends , " Gjokaj said .
The funds are aimed at enhancing plant production .
I am very happy that we changed that and as of May 9th 2008 , Serbia is no longer the only country in the region without a strategic document concerning the youth .
" We must show zero tolerance for any return to the bad old ways , " European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said .
The Libyan authorities , he said , attached electrodes to sensitive parts of his body , drugged him , beat him and sent dogs to attack him .
" The moment when we as Serbs place ourselves on the opposite side to the state or we express disagreement with it , that is the moment we become the target of foreigners or Kosovo Albanians , " Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija State Secretary Oliver Ivanovic told the Belgrade media .
The ongoing interference of the executive branch is damaging its work .
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" Europe should have an advisory role and offer wider variety of solutions which meet the European standards , but not prescribe ready solutions to us and arbitrate our relations , " he said .
Montenegrin Finance Minister Milorad Katnic said that his country will be the world 's fastest growing tourism destination " with an average growth rate above 5 % in the coming ten years . "
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Police detained owner Velija Ramkovski on December 23rd as they investigate allegations of fraud and organised crime .
The Psomiadis case was also a benchmark of how far Greek football has fallen , although Bikos insists his ministry has tried to crack down .
Currently , the country 's annual investment in education is about 3 % of GDP , the lowest in Europe .
Since the Islamic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) announced plans to build several more mosques in Sarajevo , a vigorous debate on the issue has resurfaced .
American movie director Jules Dassin died in Greece . [ Getty Images ]
Bakoyannis , meanwhile , called on Macedonia to show more flexibility .
By Christos Ringas for the Southeast European Times in Athens -- 10 / 03 / 09
A resolution adopted at the conference stressed that match @-@ rigging may erode public confidence .
Among the candidate countries , Turkey is the top performer with expected economic growth of 4.7 % in 2010 and 4.5 % in 2011 .
The measure limits Serbia 's budget deficit in 2011 to 4 % of GDP .
" Serbia is not going to participate in any international forum which does not uphold the principles of the UN , " President Boris Tadic said . [ Getty Images ]
Serbian tourists heading to the coast of Greece and Turkey , their favorite summer destination , also suffer .
Jankovic is a member of the country 's ruling Democratic Party of Socialists .
The score was 7 @-@ 6 ( 3 @-@ 1 , 2 @-@ 3 , 1 @-@ 0 , 1 @-@ 2 ) .
He is increasingly isolated , at home and abroad , " said Rasmussen .
She has won three titles ths year , including the Italian Open .
Dimitria , who sat near a banner reading , " When the people demonstrate peacefully , they disperse them with chemicals , " complained of unemployment among Greek youth , police brutality , and government suppression .
What was discussed , what is the problem with Gazivoda Lake ?
" It was challenging to bring ten different countries together and co @-@ ordinate an exercise of this magnitude .
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With less in their pocketbooks and prices on the rise , the public struggles to make ends meet .
Their talks also touched on regional issues .
MPs seen as close to outgoing party leader Vlado Buckovski supported the bill , while lawmakers close to Radmila Sekerinska -- considered the most serious candidate for new party leader -- abstained .
New High Representative Miroslav Lajcak , who took over the post last week , called on local leaders to reduce tensions on the issue .
" Kosovo should have her independence , but it shouldn 't be an unmanaged , unilateral declaration -- it should be one that is co @-@ ordinated with the international community , " Britain 's minister of state for Europe , Jim Murphy , told reporters in Brussels .
Dinkic heads a working group that wants to negotiate the price with the Russians , who have rejected any thought of increasing their offer .
" B 'Arg 's World -- Fine Art in the Rhapsody of Half a Century , " dedicated to the life and work of renowned Romanian artist and journalist Ion Barbulesc , also known as B 'Arg ( 1887 @-@ 1969 ) , is on display at the Bucharest National Museum .
Tieger also stressed that prosecutors would not contest Croatia 's right to regain control over the Krajina region .
" Strikes evidently reduce production and , thus , income .
Campaign promises made by candidates ahead of Sunday 's ( October 3rd ) elections suggest that BiH is still deeply divided along ethnic lines , NGO representatives say .
An exhibition titled " Contemporary Montenegrin Sculpture " opened at the Art Colony gallery in Danilovgrad , Montenegro , last week .
The final South Stream route will be determined by results of a feasibility study , a Gazprom official told SETimes .
Bulgarian workers rally in Sofia , protesting government measures to raise the retirement age in January . [ Reuters ]
The city got its first outdoor skating rink , which both professionals and children still use , especially during the winter holidays .
We finished our coffees and trekked back to the car .
Liky Turs booked more than 2,000 tourists from Serbia last year and Likovic expects an even greater number of Serbian vacationers this year .
The new reduction of deliveries via Ukraine came after Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin 's meeting on Monday with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller , who reportedly recommended the move to punish Ukraine for allegedly siphoning off gas .
The Serbian Radical Party and the Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) , on the one hand , and the Democratic Party ( DS ) , on the other , need the SPS bloc to form a government .
The festival opened with an exhibition of Sarajevo photographers .
At least 4.5 million people used it last year , up from 3.5 million in 2005 .
Analyst Ndue Ukaj says that history cannot be changed because facts cannot be altered , even if the Turkish and Kosovo ministries want that .
Khan is known to have supplied critical nuclear technologies to North Korea , Libya and Iran from the mid @-@ 1980s until the early 2000s .
Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh said on Wednesday ( August 19th ) that his country attaches big importance to Turkey 's role in the Middle East .
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Analysts predict the biggest benefit to Belgrade from modifying the agreement would be the ability to make military decisions in the Ground Safety Zone without KFOR 's consent .
Bosnian troops have participated in several multilateral military exercises . [ Getty Images ]
It 's nice to witness something different , but personally , I prefer the traditional way of cheering with songs and flags .
Strong fiscal adjustment is needed , plus accelerated corporate restructuring and public sector privatisation .
He expressed Serbia 's gratitude to Russia for providing a $ 200m loan to help Serbia cope with the global economic crisis , and for backing Belgrade on the Kosovo issue .
Analysis by Alina Lehtinen for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 18 / 02 / 11
" The role of government is to build a system that relies on reliable and professional institutions , a system that guarantees the rule of law , providing security and protection of individual , minority , property , and all other rights and freedoms ...
Women , it said , tend to be dismissed more often during times of financial crisis .
A fence along the Greek @-@ Turkish border near Orestiada is to deter illegal immigration into Greece . [ Reuters ]
Only months after its successful conclusion , he announced that he is stepping down .
The decision on who will get the license will be announced by November 15th .
Now that the crisis has hit globally , the banks that made the loans are selling off the very same dwellings .
Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic ( left ) is making an official visit to Serbia . [ Getty Images ]
On October 17th , the Turkish parliament endorsed a resolution authorising cross @-@ border military raids against the terrorist group .
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The new duty @-@ free export quota is 180,000 tonnes of sugar annually .
The head of the Kosovo Islamic Community , Mufti Naim Ternava , believes the country 's independence has created better opportunities for all religious communities to exercise their beliefs freely and to foster better regional co @-@ operation .
Serbia to revamp education
THE HAGUE , The Netherlands -- Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic on Wednesday ( November 11th ) asked the UN war crimes tribunal to allow him to lodge an appeal against the court 's decision to appoint him a lawyer .
The group mostly played numbers from their new album " Stadium Arcadium , " while many expected to hear their older tunes .
In the second of this three part series , SETimes looks into the eurozone crisis and the Western Balkan countries ' EU bids .
" I have constantly said it is not normal for parliamentary procedures to block the judicial procedures ... it is important for parliament to pronounce on the basis of the prosecutor 's office solicitations . "
The killers did not expect that thousands of people would march crying , ' We are all Hrant , we are all Armenian ' .
International community urges Bosnians to embrace EU future
Knights , noblemen , court jesters , beggars , ladies in crinolines , jugglers , lepers and archers brought a breath of bygone times to the cobblestone streets and squares of old Sibenik from September 23rd to 25th .
According to reports , " large quantities of weapons , " along with communications equipment , were seized from the group , which moved to Gornja Maoca in 2002 .
It will assist the government in Pristina in the rule of law , specifically in the police , judiciary and customs sectors .
All three domestic telecom firms established a universal mobile telecom system for the benefit of incoming tourists .
However , she then had problems with her thyroid gland , which was surgically removed in 2004 .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 14 / 09 / 09
The same day , the entity government issued a statement rejecting the Office of the High Representative 's ( OHR ) legal explanations for the measures .
European Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele said he was worried about the situation and invited all parties to solve the crisis .
Editor @-@ in @-@ Chief Vukasin Obradovic of Vranjske sat down with SETimes corresponsent Sasa Ilic to discuss media freedom in Serbia , and what he feels can be done to improve the lack of government assistance for local and regional press .
" I will not speak .
Representatives from Turkey and Albania then did the same .
" These increases conjure the spectre of 1970s @-@ style stagflation , but they appear unlikely to derail the recovery . "
Jankovic defeated Russia 's Svetlana Kuznetsova .
On the second day of his hunger strike , he was admitted to hospital , where his kidneys have deteriorated .
" We love her ; she is such a great girl .
A total of 91 banks underwent this test .
Mate Kraljevic , head of the firm Zagreb Parking , promised to abide by the ruling .
A revote was held at nearly 200 polling stations on Sunday ( June 15th ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
The cases of child abuse on the other side of the Green Line dividing the island were reportedly linked to domestic violence , alcohol abuse , psychological illness and cultural perceptions .
At the time , Croatia faced serious human rights problems and other obstacles characteristic of a country in transition .
According to Edith Harxhi , Albania 's foreign policy is based on two things : friendly relations with neighbours and pursuing Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Most citizens are not satisfied with the speed of the economic transition and their living standards .
The only sin of the victims of both incidents was " that they belonged to the other side and were different , " Josipovic said on Wednesday .
For the first time in its history , Macedonia will preside over the Council of Europe 's ( CoE ) Committee of Ministers starting in May .
The first edition of the Pristina International Film Festival was officially inaugurated in the Kosovo capital on Tuesday ( September 22nd ) , and ends September 30th .
Obradovic : All these awards are some sort of compensation since they represent recognition of our good work .
It took elections and a new Greek Cypriot leader before new hopes of a deal could be seriously entertained .
On Thursday , he meets with Liu Qi , head of the organising committee for the Games .
The European Organisation for Nuclear Research launched the experiment .
Some analysts are concerned that Greece 's fiscal problems could threaten the stability of the 16 @-@ nation group the shares the euro currency .
During the visit , Lajcak and Macedonian counterpart Antonio Milososki signed an agreement on foreign investments .
In the past four months , the health ministry has inspected more than 5,000 locations and has issued 1,500 fines -- none of which has been collected .
" CHP is still very much seen as a party of ' no ' -- opposing the ruling party without offering any credible policies of their own , " one analyst says . [ Reuters ]
" Bosnia and Herzegovina is the heart of the Balkans and without the permanent peace and security in Bosnia , we cannot talk about peace and security in the Balkans and Europe , " he told the central parliament at a session boycotted by Bosnian Serb lawmakers .
But MEPs rejected the possibility of partitioning Kosovo , the EP said in a statement .
The donation will be used to resolve property disputes from the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict .
" By October the leaders will be able to report that they have reached convergence on all core issues , " he said at a press conference .
The areas of economy , public financing and property rights , and organisation of power -- especially the judiciary -- were done very carefully .
He also said the Western Balkans ' and Serbia 's membership in the EU is of strategic importance for the region and Europe as a whole .
Also this week : Novi Sad hosts the 7th Festival of Street Musicians .
While military analysts agree that sending weapons and ammunition to Afghanistan will help Montenegro draw closer to NATO , some say there is a potential cost to national security .
The reality is the status quo at the Jarinje border crossing can not be maintained for long , " Kekenovski told SETimes .
Montenegro aspires to join the EU .
The party then heads for the village well , where the bride , for one last time as an unmarried woman , fills jugs with water .
Food prices have headed in the other direction , putting many people in a very difficult position .
MoFTER is currently the only state @-@ level authority in charge of agriculture , in co @-@ operation with representatives of the entity @-@ level agricultural ministries and departments and with experts provided by the European Commission 's SESMARD Project .
Daniel Fried , US assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian Affairs , paid a two @-@ day visit to Kosovo for talks with international and local officials .
Turkey was a founding member of NATO , which is viewed as the linchpin of its security policy . [ Reuters ]
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told reporters Wednesday that there was " much greater global awareness about the brutality of human trafficking " now than in 2000 , when the State Department issued its first report .
Croatia 's new government must implement unpopular austerity measures to stop the impact of the new wave of economic crisis which may sink the economy .
" The EU must develop a European @-@ wide Roma policy , " Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev , whose country is wrapping up its one @-@ year term as president of the Roma Decade , said on Tuesday .
The Indira women 's association presented a display of scarves , hats , gloves and blankets , while its sister organisation , Jeta , displayed traditional Albanian dresses and home decorations .
Croatian investors , government profit from INA stock sale
Montenegrin Culture Minister Predrag Sekulic visited the Sarajevo Book Fair on April 20th .
The EC 's most recent report states that Kosovo lags behind its neighbours and that its economic growth is not keeping pace with its unmet development needs , even though year @-@ on @-@ year growth rates hit 3.9 % in 2006 and 4.4 % in 2007 .
Djukic @-@ Dejanovic stressed that the two parliaments could play an important role in establishing a positive relationship .
Local parents , insisting on anonymity , said the problem is not urban @-@ rural in nature , but ethnic and political .
British Ambassador to Belgrade Stephen Wordsworth said his country had been " surprised " by Belgrade 's move and that the unilateral submission of Serbia 's resolution could lead to a conflict with the EU during the debate at the UN .
" I hope that it will be held many more years to come . "
" At this point , the question of Mladic is very important [ for Serbia 's EU aspirations ] , " Turk said in an interview with the Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti .
As promised in the elections , the government is introducing a 12 % flat rate personal income and profit tax .
Macedonia will be the first country in the region to introduce such a campaign .
" We will respect the decision of the voters of Serbia , but we hope from our point of view that it will be a government with which we can engage very fast , very deep and very constructive talks on all of the integration issues , " the AP quoted Bildt as saying Monday .
I suggested that the constitution needed amendments , the Dayton Agreement as well , if needed .
ZAGREB , Croatia -- Unions representing public sector employees struck a deal with the government early Thursday ( May 14th ) regarding salary hikes , which ended the ongoing strike and averted a massive demonstration scheduled for Saturday .
Basescu apparent winner in Romanian vote
In Cyprus , 66 % of respondents experienced a downturn in their financial status over the past 12 months .
The EC wants new efficiency standards to be introduced for all new buildings and existing buildings undergoing a major renovation , arguing that this could contribute to energy savings of 5 % to 6 % by 2020 .
Incidents of violence have been on the rise . On May 4th , militants linked to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers ' Party carried out an attack against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's convoy .
Tensions along the border in northern Kosovo are high after KFOR announced plans to dismantle the barricades on roads leading to the border crossing of Jarinje and Brnjak .
Families of victims are dissatisfied , while courts view war crimes cases as very complicated .
Since then , the bridge dimensions have been changed .
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The first one refers to atrocities committed in several Bosnian municipalities between March 31st and December 31st 1992 .
EU leaders announce new fiscal agreement
" I hope it will encourage Serbia to undertake further efforts in order to meet the political and economic criteria for EU membership .
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Cvetkovic said that the involvement of Serbian business is not a bad idea , but clarified there will not be acquiring enterprises , free of charge .
Anti @-@ Serb group threatens to kill RS prime minister
This has been a great place .
In 2003 , Turkey 's Foreign Ministry also urged its citizens to avoid visiting Yemen for security reasons , but the caution proved temporary .
Mesic met with presidential representative in the Central Federal District , Georgy Poltavchenko .
In Asia , a statist form of capitalism puts its imprint on domestic politics , which typically has an authoritarian bent .
In the Arandjelovac election , SP coalesced with two smaller parties and won 14.24 % of the vote .
" The main thesis was that there is a completely new world out there that we are facing .
Six days ago , police arrested 14 suspected members of the group , said to be involved for at least a decade in racketeering , prostitution , money laundering , and tax fraud .
Like Ilic , Jovanovic stands to win about 8 % of votes on Sunday .
That created confusion , especially south of the Ibar .
It will be accompanied by a series of cultural events , aimed at promoting environmental protection .
The 43 % voter turnout is the lowest in Macedonia 's history of presidential runoffs .
" We favour domestic peace and political unity amongst Lebanese , " Erdogan told reporters following talks with his Lebanese counterpart , Fouad Siniora , in Beirut on Wednesday .
Muslims in Macedonia observe Ramadan , the ninth and holiest month of the lunar calendar , by engaging in fasting and prayer and showing solidarity and mercy .
He acknowledged the investigation will be complex and will take time to complete , and said the task force has already undertaken steps to secure information from a number of institutional sources , to analyse the information , and to initiate its own investigative activities .
To raise awareness about court procedures and offer advice to the victims of corruption , TI has established Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres ( ALACs ) that offer corruption hotlines .
Raising even more questions , the joint venture 's headquarters will be in Zug , Switzerland , out of reach of both Serbian and EU authorities .
Earlier , the US diplomat was in Pristina for talks with the leadership there .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 20 / 07 / 10
Formerly known as Olympic Airways , it acquired its current name as part of a massive restructuring effort in 2003 .
After successive rounds , Belgrade and Pristina continue to hold irreconcilable positions , while the threat to regional stability is becoming more concrete .
However , the Berisha administration now appears ready to renegotiate some terms of the agreement , rather than initiate a brand @-@ new tender .
Serbia accounted for half that amount , due to Telekom Srbija 's 646m @-@ euro purchase of Telecom Srpske .
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said she was pleased with the result .
A newspaper kiosk in Bucharest . [ AFP ]
Ankara is ready to pull its troops out of Cyprus if an agreement is reached in the long @-@ standing dispute between the Greek and Turkish communities on the island , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on March 2nd .
The acting US ambassador to the United Nations , Alejandro Wolff , said granting Kosovo supervised independence " is the only option really available , " though he noted a need for " more information and education " showing why Ahtisaari 's plan is the right way to proceed .
Culture and Sports : Cultu ( RE ) gion online ! opens in Belgrade
Supporters of Albania 's opposition Socialist Party shout slogans during an anti @-@ government protest in Tirana . [ Reuters ]
Turkey 's Semih Erden ( right ) gets past Greece 's Sofoklis Schortsanitis at the FIBA World Basketball Championship . [ Getty Images ]
He has rejected the criticism .
Some experts say a broader change of strategy is essential against the PKK .
I wanted to stir the interest of readers mainly from Serbia , the region , Europe , and further ; to start engaging interpersonal relations in a deeper way , because Kosovo is not just statistics .
The loss of the station strikes particularly hard , since Studentski Zbor , the campus newspaper , ceased publication years ago .
On Friday , the former prime minister addressed parliament .
It will create about 600 new jobs .
A new , lightly armed Kosovo Security Force would be established and the existing Kosovo Police Service disbanded .
No one bothered to answer their questions .
It is rare to see movie theatres packed in the middle of a workday , but that 's what happened Thursday ( February 16th ) in Istanbul when the much anticipated movie " Fetih 1453 " ( Conquest 1453 ) was released in theatres at the appropriate hour of 14 : 53 .
The ranking was published on Tuesday ( August 21st ) in the Scientometrics magazine of the Hungarian Academy of Science .
Montenegro 's process took ten months when it became a member in 2007 , while Serbia 's application took three years before it was accepted in 2003 .
Turks mull Iran election crisis
Kostakis 's group obtained data for almost 1,000 patients enrolled in the CARDIO 2000 study who underwent hospitalisation for the first symptoms of acute coronary syndrome .
Meanwhile , police beefed up their presence in two Roma @-@ populated residential districts in Plovdiv to prevent potential clashes following a protest in the city against Petrov 's killers on Sunday .
He took nearly two thirds of the vote in an election for the leadership , held on Sunday ( November 7th ) during a party convention .
Last year , the market grew by only 11 % , much lower than two previous years when a 30 % increase was recorded .
The two leaders also agreed that the other open issues between Croatia and Slovenia , including the jointly @-@ owned Krsko nuclear power plant and the outstanding debts of the now defunct Ljubljanska Banka to Croatian depositors , will be settled through bilateral dialogue .
World Bank : Strong growth in EU 's former communist states likely to slow
President Alfred Moisiu called on the country 's politicians " to co @-@ operate with responsibility and trust each other so that they achieve consensus to fulfil their constitutional obligations towards the country and the citizens . "
Dragnea has said his main objectives will be to improve public safety , including in schools , and to decentralise and reform the administration .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -22 / 08 / 07
" I adopted a little girl from a poor family in the countryside in 1987 .
" Poetry can create this atmosphere that in present times is lacking .
The head of the Bektashi order over the past 18 years died on Saturday after a long illness .
It is not morally just to enjoy the protection of NATO , and not contribute to its global security forces , says Defence Minister Boro Vucinic .
The new US ambassador to Serbia , Cameron Munter , took up his duties on Wednesday ( August 15th ) .
Recent international assessments suggest that educational outcomes in Bulgaria are low compared to other EU countries .
" Firstly , we cannot establish fictitious municipalities .
Cialdini , who has conducted a great deal of research to better understand the minds of litterbugs , told Southeast European Times , " Our research indicates that people are less likely to litter into a clean , than a littered environment . "
" In a number of other states , inter alia , Albania , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Georgia and Serbia , the issue of non @-@ compliance and solutions to outstanding problems should also be made a priority , " it noted .
Evidence also implicates the suspects in other terrorist attacks , toxic gas assaults , and the kidnapping and assassination of other people .
Croatia will , however , benefit from the accession in that 500 million consumers will open to Croatian businessmen within the EU market , while CEFTA currently has some 27 million consumers .
The May 9th deal came after Ceca pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the sale of players of the Obilic football club during her time at the club 's helm .
Bulgaria and Macedonia both sent state and church delegations to Rome for the annual commemorations of Sts . Cyril and Methodius .
A married woman in her late 20s , Seyda Gunduz Inan , says she will never give into pressure to stop working after she has children .
He added that while he in no way disputes the Holocaust , he merely believes Jews have " over @-@ promoted " certain issues .
In 2008 , it found , the number of corruption transactions stood at about 175,000 per month on average , or 2.1 million annually , a level similar to those observed in the dawn of the 21st century .
All three parties signed the so @-@ called Prud Agreement in November 2008 , in which they pledged to address key political issues .
A confiscated house in Bucharest . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
SETimes : How do you evaluate Belgrade 's position on this new situation ?
March 20th -- International peace monitors evacuate , citing security and possibility of NATO airstrikes .
Inzko warns BiH authorities becoming more divided
Management , however , passed him over for another coach .
Sanader is the highest @-@ ranking Croatian official being investigated for corruption .
Protesters promised that the demonstrations would continue .
" We encourage all the parties to continue ... in these efforts and work in the spirit of reaching a consensus .
The Contact Group and representatives from the EU , NATO and UNMIK have been invited to attend as well .
The UN Security Council gave its backing Wednesday ( November 26th ) for a plan to reconfigure UNMIK and deploy a European police and justice mission in Kosovo .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- UN war crimes tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz arrives on Wednesday ( May 12th ) for a two @-@ day visit to Serbia , ahead of his report to the UN Security Council in June .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 12 / 01 / 09
Faced with increasing internet censorship , Turkish youth are organising through social media .
Serbian youth increasingly consider the leading athletes , scientists and historical leaders as the people they most admire and want to emulate , a new survey has found .
" Kyrgyzstan does not have much to offer . "
Macedonian opera singer Boris Trajanov has launched an initiative to plant 2 million trees throughout the country 's mountains , one for each citizen of Macedonia .
It is my fourth success on the Day of Epiphany , and , I may say , that during the previous three times my family and I were followed by happiness and good health , " said Rilkovski .
The Chamber of Deputies unanimously passed the opposition Social Democrats ' bill earlier this month .
Prior to that , he was a commander in the now @-@ disbanded Liberation Army of Presevo , Medvea and Bujanovac .
Current account deficits surged under the drive of expanding non @-@ governmental credit , and over @-@ borrowing became a norm of conduct .
In production for more than two years , the film is considered a combination of combat action and Ottoman triumphalism .
The only woman in the cabinet , State Minister for Women 's and Children 's Affairs Nimet Cubukcu , will continue in her post .
The agreement , part of Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , is on ice until Belgrade is deemed to be fully co @-@ operating with the UN war crimes tribunal .
Obradovic : The role of local and regional media is big , since they are in the position to give , and they do give , a great contribution to democratisation on the local level .
According to the EU officials , the changes are in line with the bloc 's requirements and a step in the right direction , in view of the country 's membership bid .
Any position in the top 30 for events where 100 to 120 athletes are participating is , for us , equivalent to winning a medal . "
By Davor Konjikusic and Georgi Mitev @-@ Shantek for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 06 / 06 / 07
Meanwhile , ethnic Albanians resent concessions the UN made to ethnic Serbs in order to win Belgrade 's approval of the deployment , such as keeping EULEX " neutral " on the issue of Kosovo independence .
" The Ergenekon probe has now crossed the Euphrates , " Diyarbakir AKP deputy Abdurrahman Kurt told Turkish television , referring to the major river in the region .
" Obviously , Russia has expressed its concerns and they can speak for themselves , " the US official said .
( Euronews , SNA - 24 / 04 / 08 ; Bloomberg , EUobserver , Balkan Insight , Makfax , European Parliament - 23 / 04 / 08 )
On October 27th , he told parliament " There are no open issues with Kosovo and no issues concerning the border demarcation , " he told parliament on October 27th .
Macedonia 's foreign trade gap reached a record $ 945.7m in January @-@ September 2006 , according to official data .
Members of the Council 's Committee for the Prevention of Torture , who visited police stations , prisons and psychiatric hospitals in Kosovo in March 2007 , documented their findings .
Kosovo and Serbia have been talking with international mediation , but the Caglavica Media Centre initiated the dialogue long before , he said .
The Ergenekon investigation started in 2007 with the confiscation of a few dozen hand grenades at a shanty house in Istanbul , but the first mention of Ergenekon dates back to 1996 , half a decade before the AKP was founded .
" Not all of the leaders would like an end like that . "
By Safet Kabashaj for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 30 / 03 / 12
Macedonia introduces flat @-@ tax rate
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci ( right ) , UNMIK head Joachim Ruecker ( centre ) and KFOR Commander Lieutenant General Xavier de Marnhac hold a press conference following a meeting Monday ( February 25th ) in Pristina . [ Laura Hasani ]
By Nedjeljko Nudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 24 / 01 / 07
The consortium of Hutchison Port Holdings , Global Holding and Aegean Exporter Unions won the privatisation auction for Izmir seaport , with a bid of 944.3m euros .
International community urges Kosovo leaders to accept UN chief 's EULEX plan
The event , co @-@ organised by the university and the Greek Culture Foundation , will be held under the motto : " Why we should be reading Kazantzakis in the 21st century ? " The event aims to draw together researchers from Greece , the United States , Australia and Canada .
It takes a lot more than the abolition of officials ' telephones to fill the state budget , " Lovrincevic said .
As many as 22 swimmers from ten countries swam the 30km stretch of the lake .
German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung launched a tour of the Balkans on Monday ( October 27th ) to visit troops deployed in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
For nearly a year now , the Kosovo Council of Independent Media Commission has not been fully operating .
The recent police raids in Istanbul and the provinces of Hatay , Konya , and Gaziantep have provided significant insights into Turkish al @-@ Qaeda .
The government sharply criticised Nikolic 's actions , saying they undermined the country 's stability and encouraged extreme behaviour .
The fact that the state will govern the memorial centre does not imply extraterritorial status , it said .
Bosnian musician Edin Dervishalidovic penned the words .
But that is not a question of the Islamic Community as an institution or of other peoples which are Muslim .
Branko P tried to report corruption in healthcare .
The demonstrators responded by setting up new blocks and closed off KFOR 's access with their own bodies .
Emotions have been riding high , with some resorting to unorthodox means to prove their point .
The highway would connect BiH with the region and with Europe .
Analysts say that Turkey has also strengthened its position regarding EU accession by organising the meeting .
The zone , which affects EU @-@ members Slovenia and Italy , has been a main major point of contention .
James Hetfield ( right ) and his group , Metallica , played in Bucharest on July 23rd . [ Getty Images ]
" Two pieces of shrapnel hit me , but I managed to call an ambulance , get off the road and stop vehicles to ask for help , " he recounted .
Turkey : AKP still dominant as elections loom
In fact , as the annual Filminute festival demonstrates , they can be shorter than the time it takes to boil an egg .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( right ) and Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski hold a press conference Tuesday ( February 26th ) after their meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels [ Getty Images ]
" We get impossible opponents and lose to the ones we are sure we can beat , " he said .
" When courts are corrupted by greed or political expediency , the scales of justice are tipped , and ordinary people suffer .
Bilateral co @-@ operation and economic ties top Mesic 's agenda .
Albanian residents consider this a provocation , the Council said in a press release .
Victor Ponta , vice @-@ president of the Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) , said both Chiuariu and Popescu could be charged with abuse of power , as they were aware that the ordinance was unconstitutional .
" [ Lars ] Lagerbäck said he knew Greece well and was prepared , " said Sani , sitting next to him , in reference to the Nigerian team 's Swedish coach . " The football we played was bad .
The first iPad showed up on the Romanian market on April 13th . [ Getty Images ]
Turkey has a stiff requirement for parties to enter parliament -- they must gain at least 10 % of the vote .
The Moldovan authorities ruled out any terrorist act .
" Yes , let 's celebrate the candidacy as a great success , given that Croatia became a member before we were even granted candidate status , that Montenegro has a date for the start of negotiations , not to mention Romania , Bulgaria . "
Earlier in the day , Serbia 's State Secretary for Kosovo , Dusan Prorokovic , warned that Belgrade could send troops to prevent the province from being recognised as an independent state .
Karamanlis has said Athens has no intention of discussing such issues , which he says fall outside the scope of ongoing efforts to resolve the long @-@ standing name dispute between Greece and Macedonia .
According to reports last week , the EU is hesitant to liberalise travel for only one country , as it might disrupt balance in the region .
" Major reforms were launched in the area of justice , freedom and security . "
Meeting in Durres , Albania , they discussed exchanging experiences related to European integration .
Apart from Germany and Turkey , dozens of matches in European and Balkan leagues were also reportedly manipulated .
Reforms , including the adoption of several laws , still need to be completed . [ File ]
The indictment was drawn up in 2008 , but was not filed .
Within ten minutes walking distance from the town square there are three dozen stores selling shoes alone .
" How is it possible that he continued to be in such an important position ? " Zogiani told SETimes .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha fiercely criticised the publication at a press conference late last month , saying the encyclopedia was " absurd and unacceptable . "
Zapatero also said Spain would do everything it could to support Serbia 's bid to join the EU .
Also this week : archaeologists discover the world 's oldest iron workshop .
" We wake up early in the morning on Christmas Eve , " he says .
I think this [ political ] game is very dangerous .
Restorers took seven years to repair the statue , the head and body of which had come apart over the centuries .
" What was needed to be done [ in 1991 ] is being done now .
" When these things change -- i.e. when the power changes hands peacefully for the first time in Montenegrin history , and I am not sure that is going to happen soon -- these Montenegrins will start thinking that it is worth being entrepreneurial , " he explains .
" Such NGOs were , and still allow , being taken advantage of .
" It is really nice here .
Ten members of the parties , including Movement for Socialists for Integration head and former Prime Minister Ilir Meta , staged an eight @-@ day hunger strike in protest .
A second Parents ' House opened last month to help alleviate these problems .
The secularist opposition party CHP then went to court , seeking to have Friday 's vote annulled .
Kale is an archeological site that Albanians contested in attempting to prove their alleged Illyrian , and therefore native , origins , while Medziti is known for spearheading the vahabbi overtake of five mosques and constructing three mosques of questionable legality .
The finding significantly increases the country 's proven shale reserves , previously estimated at 1.64 billion tonnes .
Preliminary results from Kosovo 's municipal elections have been delayed due to what officials are calling " technical difficulties . "
The EU is urging Turkey to speed up its reform process and build a new political dialogue based on compromise .
End in sight for name dispute ?
Attorney Milos Saljic makes a statement to the media outside the courthouse last week . [ Reuters ]
NATO encourages Western Balkans ' Euro @-@ Atlantic integration
" Our determination is clear : full membership in NATO ... in the EU , " Vujanovic said .
" I consider the dilemmas about the exact date of being placed on the White Schengen List less important than the progress made in that process , " Dacic said .
SETimes : Would the reciprocity principle work between the two countries , and would Kosovo ask for it ?
Escalating unrest in Turkey 's mainly Kurdish southeast threatens to tarnish what some believe will be the country 's most important election in recent history .
Safet Blakaj , the former inmate , is its director .
Turkey 's political and military leaders agreed this week on new measures to fight the group -- including a new approach where civilians may gradually have a greater role in decision @-@ making .
A major investment project in Tivat aims to turn the city 's 24 @-@ hectare shipyard into a mega @-@ yacht marina , making the town a centre for top @-@ end tourism .
Citing similar financial arrangements with Lithuania and Slovakia , which also had to shut down nuclear reactors before joining the bloc in 2004 , Barroso said the EU must " provide the same level of assistance " that it already provides to other members in similar situations .
October 15th -- Bosnia and Herzegovina 's assembly decides to withdraw its representatives from federal institutions until agreement is reached among all the Yugoslav republics .
Her ministry , she continued , " has over the last three years provided scholarships to over 6,500 talented young people , for the purpose of keeping them in the country after graduation . "
KFOR Commander General Erhard Buhler , EULEX Police chief Udo Karl @-@ Heinz Moller and Kosovo Police Director on duty Behar Selimi spoke with the media about their plans .
The Union supports researchers through a range of programmes such as Tempus ( aimed at modernisation of higher education ) and the Erasmus Mundus scholarships .
Retired Croatian General Mladen Markac violated the terms of his provisional release by taking part in a hunting trip with Interior Minister Ivica Kirin in December . [ Getty Images ]
There are about 600 wells at Patos @-@ Marinza , with Bankers running about 220 .
Despite Article 4320 -- the law for the protection of the family -- which includes precautions against male violence within the family , violence against women continues as the law excludes women who are not officially married , as is sometimes the case in religious marriages and rural areas , or divorced .
Not all politicians , however , were happy about the outcome .
" The proposal submitted by the European Commission is highly ambitious .
I cannot imagine an Austrian war criminal , a Nazi war criminal , receiving financial help from the Austrian government , " Inzko said .
About 100 machine owners worked with Kolubara , including the daughter @-@ in @-@ law of Jagodina Mayor Dragan " Palma " Markovic , president of the United Serbia Party in the ruling government coalition .
Launched by French President Nicolas Sarkozy , whose country currently heads the EU , it is meant to build on the bloc 's policy -- known as the Barcelona Process -- towards the Mediterranean states .
The 2008 Gallup Balkan Monitor , in partnership with the European Fund for the Balkans , published a report covering the Western Balkans .
Furthermore , officials continue to fight organised crime and corruption .
We will retain offices in Pec , Gracanica and Strpce , and obviously we will be present in Mitrovica , " said Zannier at a press conference in Pristina .
RWE and the Serbian government signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of hydro @-@ power plants in Serbia , the German company announced on Monday ( November 16th ) .
Greeks celebrated their triumph in the streets of Athens , with the nation 's tourism ministry naming Paparizou its official ambassador .
But Basbug said the military " has never been and will never be against religion . "
Police sources also say that they communicated among themselves only via the internet , never using telephones for this .
But his proposal has been met with criticism by the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party and its former junior coalition partner , the Movement for Rights and Freedoms , as well as by some Bulgarian lawyers and human rights group .
It urged BiH authorities to quickly implement the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) ' s five @-@ objective work plan .
Rather , they are defined by the Labour Law , " she explained .
Bulgaria 's Shumen municipality announced the launch of a 151m @-@ euro project to establish a high @-@ tech park in the area Wednesday ( May 23rd ) .
Croatian Lego Club president Matija Grguric poses in front of his Lego creation . [ Roberto Aquilotto / SETimes ]
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Montenegro and Serbia have emerged as the region 's worst performers during the period under review .
Radovic explained that anyone can become a victim in the human trafficking chain , but pointed out that the most vulnerable categories are women and children who comprise 90 % of the victims .
Croatian innovators received 20 awards at the 10th Moscow International Industrial Propery Salon " Archimedes . "
Petko Vassilev , 88 , will be the oldest participant in the competition .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 17 / 06 / 10
I cannot go into names or details or numbers , because that is the whole point of it -- it must remain secret for the safety and security of those individuals and their families who pas through the programme .
General elections in Macedonia on Sunday ( June 5th ) resulted in a decisive victory for the ruling party , VMRO @-@ DPMNE , though it lost its absolute majority in parliament .
Images from the region 's largest music event , held every year at the Petrovaradin Fortress near Novi Sad .
" We have worked very hard to ensure that U2 fans can purchase a great priced ticket with a guaranteed great view , " said band manager Paul McGuinness on the 360 Tour website .
A last @-@ minute retreat by France on Tuesday prevented a crisis .
According to the think tank , all this must be done by March or April 2009 to prevent the situation from deteriorating .
" I expected more seriousness by the political leaders .
Bulgarian media reported on Saturday that the prosecution is launching an investigation against the so called " Tsar Kiro " aimed at establishing the origin of his wealth .
In 1992 , hardline Bosnian Serbs committed atrocities in Visegrad against the town 's Bosniak population .
Governments , too , have yet to mount an effective fight against money laundering .
Certain members of these extremist groups even wanted to infiltrate the parade , which would allow them to later attack participants directly .
Macedonia needs political maturity to have a successful NATO membership bid , British Minister for Europe Jim Murphy said Thursday ( October 18th ) in London at a meeting with Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki .
Once we bring Americans to the country , they will spread the word .
Romania lies on the well @-@ established Northern Balkan route used for moving opiate derivatives such as opium , morphine base and heroin from Afghanistan to Central and Western Europe .
Now that it will miss another deadline , Dzaferovic is hoping the commission 's mandate will be extended , as it is imperative that the constitution be amended by 2014 , when the next general elections are to be held .
400,000 Roma lack identification in Serbia
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski ( right ) welcomes NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to Skopje on Friday ( May 8th ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
At the moment , the text of Anywhere but Switzerland is in my drawer , waiting for some better moment , theatre and director who will find the understanding and will to give it a chance .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade and Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi in Pristina - 01 / 10 / 07
The final contest , held February 28th , was broadcast live by both the BNT as well as the Bulgarian National Radio .
The owner of the Palio Faliro seaside building wondered how she could rent out an apartment with no heat .
Defence spending , long a sacred cow in Greece , could see some of the biggest hits as the government agreed to cut military expenditures by 325m euros .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou 's newly elected Socialist government revealed soon after stepping into office in October that the country 's 2009 budget deficit would hit 12.7 % of GDP , well above the 3 % limit for the eurozone .
Economic blockades and weak post @-@ war provided a favourable environment for criminal gangs , according to Assistant Professor Vera Stojarova of the Czech Republic 's Masaryk University in Brno .
The United States and most of the EU member nations have signalled their readiness to make such a move , even without the UN Security Council 's approval .
The drawbacks of using birth certificates emerged once again during last month 's local elections , which were plagued by complaints .
" The UN Security Council is the only institution that can make a legally valid decision , " Tadic said .
Greece 's stores had their worst Christmas in decades , with retail sales dropping by 30 % compared to the same period last year . [ Reuters ]
However , we must keep a part of the old Podgorica , some place that has a soul .
Fiat reached an agreement with the Serbian government before the May 11th elections about investing in Zastava , an existing auto plant , in the city of Kragujevac .
Meanwhile , Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac said that the Serbian Army would respond " at the speed of lightning " to any attempts to stir violence in the country 's south .
" All guests are welcome to Croatia , regardless of their country of origin .
Dusan Reljic , a research associate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin , told SETimes " If Bosnian politicians become part of a new , positive trend in the region , the entire region 's path towards normalisation and stabilisation will be facilitated . "
Many hoped the report would provide an objective view of the case .
" I will participate because I will not leave Kosovo .
Basha urged Rexhepi to assist with the deployment of the EULEX mission across the entire territory .
IMF agreement forces Serbia to save
Also in business this week : Bulgaria and Romania pay their first contributions to the European Central Bank , and Croatian Railways splits into five entities .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 14 / 12 / 06
Though the parties succeeded in forging a united front , the effort failed to pay off .
Clan members Dusan Krsmanovic , Milos Simovic , and Milan Jurisic received 30 @-@ year sentences .
During the tourist summer season , stores will be allowed to open on Sundays again .
Until now they have taken part only in UN @-@ led operations .
In addition to energy from coal , alternative energy must be considered , Gjinolli told SETimes .
The festival brings together artists from Macedonia , Bulgaria , Lithuania , Austria , Slovakia , Serbia , Germany and Romania .
PepsiAmericas announced on Monday ( August 24th ) it is investing 105m euros in a bottling plant in Romania .
But he believes it 's time for Djukanovic to retire from politics in order to " allow the change of government and bring the necessary positive socio @-@ political dynamics . "
The complex consists of the Turceni thermal power plant , the Jilt Sud and Jilt Nord quarries , and the Tehomir mine .
Many families are also up in arms over the increasing amounts they must spend on materials - notebooks , gym equipment , pens and pencils , and uniforms .
" What should unite us is our future , and therefore all these meetings should be an incentive for all parliaments , governments , commercial chambers , non @-@ governmental organisations , and education institutions to make sure all that we do at a presidential level is felt by the citizens , " Ivanov said .
" A boycott is not the way to solve problems and is not useful to the national and the state 's interests , " Veljanovski said .
Mirko Cvetkovic serves as prime minister , party leader Ivica Dacic is the first deputy prime minister and interior minister , and party vice @-@ president Slavica Djukic @-@ Dejanovic is speaker of parliament .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 05 / 08 / 08
International environmentalist group Greenpeace reported on Wednesday ( May 16th ) that a group of Turkish and German carpenters are building a ship in Turkey that is reportedly identical to Noah 's Ark , in a move to spark people 's awareness and actions against global warming .
In Croatia , Yugoslavia responds with force but is held back by the newly established Croatian Army .
The estimated cost of the new nuclear facility is 4 billion euros , but many expect it to grow to more than 6 billion euros by mid @-@ 2014 , when the plant is scheduled to become fully operational .
Turkey and Hungary signed a cultural co @-@ operation protocol on November 13th in Ankara .
The Albanians signed what became known as the " Konculj Agreement " and pledged to " demilitarise , demobilise , disarm and disband " the Liberation Army of Presevo , Bujanovac and Medvedja .
When we do not co @-@ operate , criminals do , that has to be changed . "
Later on Tuesday , Dinkic and BiH Foreign Trade and Economy Minister Mladen Zirojevic signed an agreement strengthening bilateral co @-@ operation in tourism .
" The Centre will make its first contact with the Macedonian Consulate in Thessalonica and with the Macedonian Embassy in Ljubljana as a token of appreciation for the current EU Slovenian presidency , " said Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki .
The new austerity measures include freezing public sector pay until 2014 and reducing allowances in the sector by 20 % , increasing VAT from 19 % to 23 % and excises on fuel , alcohol and tobacco by 10 % , as well as introducing a one @-@ off tax on profits .
The first Bosnian association of women inventors , NOVA , won six medals at the 3rd World Women Inventor 's Exhibition in South Korea .
Veteran Ioannina @-@ based journalist Giorgos Kyroussis told Southeast European Times on Thursday that during Papoulias ' tenure as foreign minister he used to fly directly home to Ioannina after important work overseas to brief local reporters .
Elena died after 1990 and experienced the fall of communism .
Lissovolik noted , however , that the government could use any excess revenues to pay one @-@ off bonuses to public employees and pensioners , as happened last year .
We must see what 's going to happen now , I mean wait and see .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 09 / 10 / 08
Aside from the PKK problem , talks in Baghdad are expected to focus on economic and trade relations .
" Second , the census workers ran into problems in the field they were not trained for .
Part of the loan will finance education reforms . [ Getty Images ]
With only 50 lawmakers present , it was 47 @-@ 2 , with one abstention .
Citing sources in Brussels , Reuters suggested on Monday that the Dutch might accept the accord 's conclusion now , if ultimate ratification depends on handing the men over later .
For the second year in a row , A @-@ SMYLE Alumni will host a Halloween party for elementary school children in the capital .
During the past several months , Macedonia 's Islamic Religious Community ( IVZ ) has endured a split between its moderate mainstream and a newly @-@ emerging Wahhabi wing .
But the optimism proved short @-@ lived , as Baghdad immediately rejected the scheme .
Report : Economic freedom retreats in Southeast Europe
Because Serbia does not recognise Kosovo 's independence , it also does not acknowledge the boundary line as a state border .
" Once Brothers " documents an historic friendship
Prank involving Sofia monument spurs debate
" We think that the existing stamps are fully in accordance with all the international agreements in which Kosovo participates , " Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry , Mimoza Kusari @-@ Lila , told SETimes .
" There is no doubt that this article caused damage , but it expresses the position of one person .
Some users reported seeing the website go into maintenance mode before the cyber @-@ attack began .
In 1993 , Petrovic was killed when a truck on Germany 's Autobahn lost control in rainy conditions and struck his car .
Demonstrators in front of parliament threw rocks and petrol bombs at police , who retaliated with tear gas .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 29 / 08 / 11
Concluding that both countries have made " some progress , " the EC did not recommend the imposition of safeguard clauses , but said it would continue monitoring them for at least another year .
And otherwise Bosnia would just stagnate .
" Haradinaj confirmed that the most important issue today is the opinion of the International Court of Justice in favour of Kosovo , " he said on Friday , a day after that key , through non @-@ binding , ruling .
" We have kept our promises during these four years ... and our victory is the victory of European projects , " Berisha said at a rally in Fier on Tuesday .
In comparison , Turkey 's trade with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan amounted to $ 2 billion each , and approximately $ 1 billion and $ 360m with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan , respectively .
So Mitrovica , which had an economic boom [ from ] 1970 @-@ 1980 , is " now the place with the worst economic prospects in Kosovo , and probably in the region , " Vrajolli said , adding that this goes for both sides of the Ibar River .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 25 / 02 / 12
They shake hands with the female members of the family and exchange greetings .
Experts say the epidemic is out of control .
The SEECP brings together Montenegro , Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia , Albania , Bulgaria , Greece , Moldova , Romania , Slovenia and Turkey . ( RTCG , Radio Free Europe , Cafe del Montenegro - 15 / 03 / 11 )
Sarajevo resident Mirza Cupica thinks that benefits from entering the Alliance are guaranteed , adding that serious politicians should not let this opportunity slip away .
The horses were isolated and health authorities said there was no concern the disease would spread .
Some analysts hope so .
A former Russian language teacher and school principal , Fandukova has been one of Borisov 's close aides since late 2005 , when he picked her as his deputy in charge of education , youth , culture and science after winning the pre @-@ term mayoral election in Sofia as an independent candidate .
Bulgaria and Romania , which joined the EU in January , are ahead of four other older members of the Union -- Italy , Slovenia , the Czech Republic and Greece .
" For the first time , we see real political will in Bulgaria to push through reform , " said Gray .
Observers do not expect solutions soon , since upcoming Macedonian elections and European Parliament elections in Greece will politicise the environment .
" We all have a cross to bear .
SETimes : As Serbia has a bigger than planned budget deficit and lower tax payment , do you see this as a recipe for state bankruptcy ?
In an exclusive interview with Southeast European Times correspondent Bojana Milovanovic , Samardzic @-@ Markovic discusses the recent incidents , the steps the government is taking and the future of the country 's youth .
It is the only Thracian tomb discovered in the area so far . *
French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin visited Bucharest on Thursday ( February 1st ) for talks on bilateral relations .
The voting system in Croatia has not been properly addressed and poses an acute problem .
" They are trying to rescue Greece , " Vettas said .
But the warrant has not been carried out .
But overall , we lack strong leaders , especially in politics .
Pristina imposed measures of reciprocity against Serbia and BiH for their refusal to recognise " Republic of Kosovo " customs stamps which prevented exports from Kosovo .
Turkish writer and Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk was in Romania on Wednesday ( April 23rd ) and April 24th to meet his readers at the Athenaeum in Bucharest .
Others , however , disagreed , saying the move amounted to censorship .
" Reforms continue to move eastward across the region , " Svetlana Bagaudinova , one of the authors , said , naming Albania , Belarus , the Kyrgyz Republic and Macedonia as the countries that implemented reforms in several areas for the third consecutive year .
Other proposed occasions -- March 1 ( Independence Day ) and July 11 ( Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide ) - are unacceptable to RS .
Withers praised the country for turning its aspirations into reality .
Her class and eight others of the only elementary school in Decan were renovated by the parents , Kosovo daily Express reported .
And we , most of the Albanians , will say ' no ' to Sali Berisha and his clan on June 28th because they deserve it 100 % . "
Kosovo , Serbia lack judicial co @-@ operation
This is how my grandfathers did it and how I do it now , " Vahidin Hajdarevic of Bratunac told SETimes .
EU foreign ministers accepted Iceland 's application for membership in the bloc Monday , leaving some in the Balkans to wonder about their prospects .
There is by and large a high level of tolerance in its society , " UN special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Asma Jahangir said at the end of a visit to the Balkan nation .
" We support the measures presented by Italy in the Euro summit and the agreed detailed assessment and monitoring by the European Commission , " the G20 leaders said in their communiqué .
" I can manage with what I have , but if they cut my pensions I 'd have to depend on my daughter whose salary has been cut 30 % .
In this sting , police seized 62kg of pentrite , as well as a large number of automatic weapons , antitank rockets , detonators and ammunition .
The plan also takes into consideration the need for protecting historical and cultural heritage from the impacts of earthquakes .
Voronin told EU special representative Kalman Mizsei that Teodorescu is a general in Romanian intelligence and had personal involvement in the Chisinau protests .
" They would affect the standard of living directly and indirectly ; they would affect our lives if there are reductions of the investments in infrastructure , reductions in the subventions for the agriculture and less job openings due to those cuts , " Kukeli tells SETimes .
Business : Romanian electricity prices rise
However , Energoinvest 's chances of forming a venture with the aid of foreign capital depend highly on local laws , which put concessions in the hands of ten cantons in FBiH .
But little progress had been made towards reducing the gender imbalance among MST graduates , the report said , citing a mere 0.4 % increase in the proportion of female graduates -- from 30.8 % in 2000 to 31.2 % in 2005 .
The courts will thus be able to focus on the cases for which they know in advance are based on hard evidence , " Prosecutors Association of Serbia ( UTS ) President Goran Ilic told SETimes .
As of September 2010 there are 3 million Romanian immigrants in other countries , with total annual savings of 12 billion euros , according to a study by the International Agency for Source Country Information ( IASCI ) , in partnership with the Soros Foundation Romania .
As she walked by the remains of the Attikon , Chrysia Mykoniati said she understood the rage , but not the methods to express it .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu ( right ) is joined by US special envoy Frank Wisner after their meeting in Pristina on Wednesday ( October 25th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom pledged support for Macedonia 's EU and NATO integration and said his country would not allow the imposition of additional conditions for the EU visa liberalisation process .
They had known each other for four years and discovered a shared passion for art and friendly relations among artists .
A year ago , his girlfriend joined him from Cameroon , and they married .
On Monday , they met with President Fatmir Sejdiu , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi .
Although Hague tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz expressed satisfaction with Serbia 's level of war crimes co @-@ operation this week , Belgrade officials doubt European integration can continue without fugitive Ratko Mladic 's capture and extradition .
Urging the Security Council to condemn Friday 's attack , he also warned that Belgrade would otherwise be forced to reconsider its relations with the international presence in Kosovo .
Also in business news : an Albanian @-@ American foundation is established in Tirana , and a German tour operator will promote Romanian tourism .
" The opposition has to work together with the government in order to eliminate negative remarks .
In its 14 years of existence , the organisation has provided support to more than 2,900 survivors from more than 80 municipalities .
BiH parties to start consultations on new prime minister
Bulgarian courts clear two former senior officials of fraud
There are about 1.5 million Serbs in BiH -- 37 % of the population nationwide , but 90 % in RS .
Amid concerns about potential instability as the plan is released , Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku urged the public Monday to remain calm .
But his bid was affected by anti @-@ Semitic comments he made in the Egyptian parliament last year , when he threatened to burn Israeli books if he found any in local libraries .
He had to cover everything spent during six months of " temporary financing " -- due to the protracted delay in forming a government .
They have to find the remaining two votes .
" The Spanish presidency will work towards that , " he said before a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Brussels .
Back then , the state did not penalise such obvious fraud , but after the collapse of the Milosevic regime in 2000 , matters changed , and psychics and healers were dropped from TV programmes , with more rigorous legal sanctions envisioned against their brand of abuse .
The aim of the bill was to " improve the general climate and to offer the public the chance to have balanced perceptions on daily life , mentally and emotionally . "
According to former Foreign Minister Slobodan Chashule , it is now clear that Macedonia continues to face an obstacle despite the success of its reform process .
Concerns that the man could face humiliation or violence as a result of revealing his identity were outweighed by the desire to protect other children , media reports quoted Anders Persson , a Swedish police officer , as saying .
The ruling RS party , SNSD , has called for a referendum in which the entity 's citizens could decide if the RS police should be abolished .
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Small step to get rid of communist @-@ era bunkers in Albania
He vowed that the 16,000 @-@ strong KFOR will continue to guarantee security for all in the province .
" By sharpening the choices for Iran , they can see the advantage of choosing to go through the open door that ... leaders around the world have laid out for them , " Levey said , after meeting with representatives of banks and financial institutions in Istanbul and senior government officials in Ankara .
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She was appointed vice @-@ president and corporate secretary of the World Bank Group in March 2008 .
He wanted colleagues and friends from around the country to get to know his hometown better .
Health ministry sources link the drop in the birthrate to socio @-@ demographic reasons , especially the emigration of the young , and abortions .
" The position set out by Chancellor Merkel is exactly France 's position , " Chirac told reporters .
" For us , this report is an alarm bell about the electoral situation in Albania , " he said .
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Speaking to SETimes , foundation chairwoman Halime Guner describes juvenile marriage as first and foremost a breach of women 's rights .
Croatia is at the doorstep of the EU -- with full membership scheduled for 2013 -- and is fighting economic recession reflected in the high unemployment rate and deteriorating living standards .
The US State Department said they have not received any official information about a plot against the embassy , but stated they are in touch with Turkish officials and are following the situation .
The authorities in Belgrade , he says , must do more to help the Kosovo Serbs and not content themselves with speeches and declarations .
All American Corners throughout the world are a partnership between the American embassy 's public affairs office in a country and the host institution where the corner is located .
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On August 12th , Tourism Minister Damir Bajs voiced hope that the country could match the results of last year 's season .
" There was no extreme poverty , no drugs , much less crime , more jobs .
The country lacks a central cancer registry to provide statistics for comparison .
Also in science : archaeologists discover a submerged city , and Bulgaria 's Daticum centre to process all NBA matches .
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But she gave no indication of any specific steps Skopje could expect from the German EU presidency .
In such situations , investment funds need active management capable of reacting fast to all the opportunities that the market offers .
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At a press conference afterwards , Ban called on all sides to abstain from " premature and unilateral " acts , which he said would only introduce further complications .
Chris is from England , while Ella from the Netherlands .
Ethnic Albanians account for about 5 % of Montenegro 's population of 620,000 people and are generally on good terms with the government .
" A re @-@ elected and self @-@ confident Erdogan could have the political courage to unilaterally open a few ports to ships coming from Cyprus .
Bosnians rushed to buy electric heaters in freezing weather Wednesday , while two major smelters had to close down nearly completely .
Serbia 's Jelena Jankovic advances at Wimbledon . [ Getty Images ]
Turkey hosted the Fifth World Water Forum .
" Over the last two months , every Albanian family has faced difficulties with the unstoppable price increase , also caused by monopolies of a corrupt group of politicians in power , " Erion Brace , deputy leader of the Socialist parliamentary group , said at a press conference in early March .
" The lack of clarity regarding the future status hampers the socio @-@ economic development of Kosovo and puts at risk the peace and stability of the whole region , " the Bulgarian leader said ahead of his official visit to India this week .
The document will lay out the terms of Azeri natural gas transit to Europe via Turkey .
Serbian farmers declare victory as government backs down
In part one of an exclusive interview with SETimes correspondent Linda Karadaku , KFOR Commander General Erhard Buhler assesses the current situation .
The ratification of the pact was signed by 22 EU countries in Tokyo on January 26th , including Greece and Bulgaria .
Three years ago , Serbian prosecutors called for co @-@ operation with their Albanian colleagues , but no joint investigation was ever launched .
The preferential trade measures implemented by the EU expired on December 31st , 2010 .
Russian Ambassador to Belgrade Aleksandar Alekseyev , who delivered the draft agreement to Serbian Energy Minister Aleksandar Popovic on Tuesday , said it would affect the energy security of the whole region and would mark an important event in bilateral relations .
He was also at the centre of a political storm over the summer , when authorities detained him on charges of misappropriating 8m euros in public funds .
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In its statement , the ISG " urges Serbia to abide by its international commitments and refrain from interfering in Kosovo , including by withdrawing its police , security , and other state presences . "
Croatia , Macedonia and Turkey are official EU candidates , while Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Kosovo , Montenegro and Serbia are currently considered potential candidates .
Turkish laws that make it an offence to spread propaganda or to praise crime or criminals " are arbitrarily applied in the prosecution of non @-@ violent dissenting opinions , " he said .
A slight improvement in the country 's HDI value has allowed it to move up a place .
" Progress was achieved through these projects also in solving inter @-@ ethnic problems -- such as in Northern Ireland , which is first in Europe [ in terms of ] the number of free economic zones , " Kastrati told the Kosovo daily Express .
The border deal demonstrates " great responsibility , leadership and wisdom , " Reeker said .
" I had received a number of promises by representatives of different states , " he said .
By strengthening its laws against terrorism , Kosovo says it is in line with European standards . [ Reuters ]
Also in diplomacy : Cyprus talks are to continue , while Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki says his country seeks better relations with Greece .
Serbian national air carrier JAT will change names and enlarge its air fleet in 2010 , CEO Sasa Vlaisavljevic said on Wednesday ( May 27th ) .
" If I can 't find [ a job ] , this summer I will try to go to my brother , who works in Germany , " he told Southeast European Times
Citing well @-@ informed diplomatic sources in Berlin , the daily said Germany is encouraging Serbia to file its application before Christmas .
" The meeting in Italy is yet another luxury afforded to BiH politicians while the citizens are suffering the consequences of their unproductive behaviour . "
The DPA , meanwhile , said armed DUI activists were intimidating voters and interfering with the police .
Bulgaria , Greece voice support for Western Balkan countries ' EU bids
" If PASOK doesn 't get enough of the vote , it won 't be able to form a grand coalition , " Athens @-@ based Institute of International Economic Relations Director Haralambos Tsardanidis told SETimes .
Under the Yugoslav pension system , less than a half of the population qualified for retirement received pension benefits , and many Kosovars were prevented from participating in the system after 1989 , when Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic 's regime began the process of abolishing Kosovo 's autonomy and placing it under Serbian rule .
" Even in an extreme case in which one assumes that Turkey 's exports to the epicentre of the turmoil are halted , this would jeopardise a relatively small portion of export proceeds , " Cakir said .
The activity of the bank in the region will focus on commercial financing , project financing , Islamic banking and capital markets .
Former US President Bill Clinton was in Athens at the weekend .
Pop star will sing for Greece at 2009 Eurovision
Bulgaria faces a challenging year
All staff should be adequately trained in the key areas of witness security for which they are responsible , the report said .
Outgoing EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , who also participated in Tuesday 's meeting , said the EC is ready to begin preparing the assessment as soon as the EU Council of Ministers requests it .
Since then , more than 14,000 people have called the hotline for help .
Crowley said the US was " encouraged " by a statement of progress following the latest meeting of Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat .
Prior to introducing credit transfers , completing the studies at the law faculty lasted a long time , perhaps seven and a half years on average .
Albanian companies providing sea and land transport have reported a 10 % to 15 % reduction in profits in the first two months of this year .
Turkish Minister of State for Foreign Trade Kürşad Tüzmen remarked that opportunities for both nations ' firms are promising and that more US companies are moving their regional headquarters to Turkey .
Alakbar Raufoglu , Igor Jovanovic and Bedrana Kaletovic also contributed to this article .
Out of 11 gold medals for Bulgaria , Tezdzhan Naimova and Teodora Kolarova won three each .
In 2006 , trade between Croatia and Serbia amounted to only 188m euros , Pajtic said .
The original group of 86 nominations has been narrowed down to 20 books , including Kadare 's " The Successor , " Hatziyannidis 's " Four Walls " and Shafak 's " The Gaze . "
However , Ekonomi adds , it is crucial that the amount of foreign debt financed by Eurobonds be watched closely .
Joint action between the two organisations is essential in areas such as protecting minority communities and returns of displaced persons , Zannier said .
Currently , the zoo houses about 38 animal species , including apes , pythons , llamas , ostriches , snakes -- most notably a boa constrictor -- deer and elk , buffalo , various waterfowl and other bird species and a prized black bear .
I also refer to Viliam Docolomansky 's play " Waiting Room , " Andriy Zholdak , whose play " Life with An Idiot " opens the festival , and the play " Krapp 's Last Tape , " directed by one of the major theatre directors of today , Bob Wilson , who also acts in this play .
He noted that Serbia " will not have to pay it back . "
" The matter of partitioning is being discussed by Serbian intellectuals and the international public ... whether I would choose that solution would be too hypothetical to speak of now , " Serbian President Boris Tadic said . [ Getty Images ]
Carrie Auer , UNICEF representative in Albania , said the event -- which took place on November 20th -- was the first of six such seminars to be held in Central and Eastern Europe .
Hundreds of vendors are temporarily suspended from selling , says Constantinos Kakarantzas , president of one of the nine unions overseeing them .
I think the story of a referendum is used for the purposes of daily politics since the referendum in the RS has already been announced several times , but has never taken place , " Popovic told SETimes .
Libya has demanded that each of the families of the 426 infected children be paid 10m euros as " blood money . "
Serbian officials have denied any link , insisting that bidders from all countries are welcome .
Other obstacles include a lack of field experts , antiquated technology , and the monopoly enjoyed by the three major electro @-@ energy companies in BiH .
The International Tourism Fair is under way in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
Romania 's Cantacuzino Institute was assigned to confirm H1N1 cases in patients from nine countries in the region .
Croatia resumed its EU accession process on October 2nd by opening six negotiation chapters and closing five .
Authorities restored the real page in about an hour .
The new declaration will not specify particular crimes , but will highlight the suffering of the Serb people in Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia and Kosovo , Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic @-@ Dejanovic said .
BiH , through the appropriate channels , has agreed to host the exercise , and the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of BiH are conducting the necessary activities within the lawful chain of command , which runs from the most junior soldier to the presidency .
The facilities are also expected to significantly improve sailing conditions inside the country .
How can young people be persuaded to stay in Serbia and how can those who have already left be convinced to return ?
Foreign Direct Investment ( FDI ) in Montenegro amounted to 105.5m euros in January and February , up by 158 % year @-@ on @-@ year , according to data from the Montenegrin Central Bank .
The move , in turn , caused Turkey to suspend transportation of gas supplies to Greece .
A law professor and composer , Josipovic won the Croatian presidential run @-@ off on January 10th and is due to be sworn in during a ceremony on February 18th .
The resulting trial was the largest ever @-@ organised in Macedonia , featuring the most participants .
Some of the protesters carried banners reading " Down with Kostunica , the new Milosevic . "
Europe 's biggest telecommunications company , Germany 's Deutsche Telekom , has agreed to buy 20 % of Greece 's telecommunications company , OTE , for 2.5 billion euros .
The Holy Qur 'an tells the same story of exemplary faith in which Abraham is willing to sacrifice his son at God 's command .
Greece is the heavy favourite among Serbian travellers .
Most of the 45 monuments listed are in more or less in the same condition as in 2007 , the ICO said .
Government officials say they are committed to the process .
They have no right to education , and it is difficult for them to get work permits .
She also urged default , saying that the debt belonged to " the bankers , " not to the Greek people .
France hopes to boost EU by end of 2008
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" A spectre is haunting Eastern Europe : the spectre of what in the West is called " dissent . "
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The 17th annual event will last three days and bring together popular Romanian folk artists .
" The idea that there is big cash from which a [ newly joined EU ] country can draw money is overblown .
" The [ EU ] door is open for the countries of this region for the first time in history to be an integral part of a free Europe , " Biden said .
Investigators allege that Croatia 's customs chief , Mladen Barisic , led a life of luxury and directed state contracts to a lady friend 's PR firm .
Tens of thousands of fans from around the country came to see the best in international tennis battle it out for the trophy .
The agreement was signed by Saudi Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Sultan and Turkey 's Chief of General Staff , General Ilker Basbug .
Had Croatia been a member of NATO , no one would have dared to drop even one bomb in 1991 , " said Sanader at the government session .
Condemning the worsening violence in Syria , EU foreign ministers acknowledged the efforts Turkey and other countries in the region are making to deal with the humanitarian and other aspects of the crisis and promised to work with them .
Less than a year after assuming his post , the high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) said this week that he plans to step down , but would recommend that his office continue operating .
The talks had been broken off while the republic was part of the former state union of Serbia @-@ Montenegro .
Macedonia has paid greater attention to science in recent years .
" Turkish people witness that the country 's international point of view is gaining more authority , and it plays an important role in international relations , " Kapusuz insists .
The finding is near the eastern village Ivanovo between two rivers .
Romania is the first country where the bank will test the payment scheme , based on the MaestroPayPass system .
" [ Tadic ] tries to fool citizens by creating a false picture of [ himself as ] a winner in the upcoming elections , " said SNSD Executive Secretary Rajko Vasic .
Dodik 's party has won a majority of between 42 % and 44 % , according to the early results , while second place goes to the SDS and the PDP is in third .
He claimed that when Croatia Airlines was established , around 90 % of its property came from JAT .
The phenomenon is widespread , affecting all the tourist hubs in the world .
We already have a chrome mine in South Africa , we are even bringing South African chrome to Albania ; we are blending this chrome , smelting it in the Elbasan plant and producing a very good , high value final product .
Matei : About 86 % .
" We have been calling on the prime minister to ... say whether Macedonia has another alternative , because the road without NATO is very steep , very tough , " Social Democratic Union Vice President Gordan Georgiev said .
The legal reason , he says , has to do with a 1993 proclamation in Republika Srpska 's Official Bulletin that declared the Serb people have withdrawn their signature from the 1943 council 's agreement .
" Unfortunately , what we are seeing in recent months is that solidarity , one of the fundamental values of the Union , is being increasingly eroded and is more and more frequently missing , " said Panayotova .
In addition to the classical Athens Marathon , there was also a men 's and women 's 5,000m and 10,000m race held at Panathinaiko Stadium , as well as a special 1,000m event at the Temple of the Olympian Zeus archaeological site for Special Olympics athletes .
In Prague , Komsic also will meet with representatives of the BiH diaspora and attend some cultural events .
Moreover , the Romanian government reduced the wages of all state employees by 25 % in mid @-@ 2010 as part of the austerity measures intended to tame the country 's big budget deficit .
" Turkey has no imperialist ambitions but is trying to help the neighbouring countries as it can , " Turkish Ambassador to Serbia Ali Riza Colak said , answering charges that Ankara is interfering in Serbia 's internal affairs after a senior military delegation visited Novi Pazar , in Serbia 's Muslim @-@ dominated Rashka ( or Sandzak ) region .
" Obviously it is something that the United States is interested in , " Rumsfeld told reporters .
OLAF backs Bulgaria 's anti @-@ corruption efforts
He said that the group was arrested in Chisinau on Monday while they were negotiating the sale of the bomb @-@ grade radioactive material for 20m euros .
The EU may refuse to participate in a UN conference on racism in Geneva next month if a highly controversial draft of the final document remains unchanged .
He expressed concern about the risk of disputes among individuals , regardless of whether the alleged abuses took place before or after Kosovo became independent .
In Macedonia , eight citizens were diagnosed with AIDS last year .
Puljic sounded an alarm about the vanishing Catholic population in BiH .
Kurdish issue reaches pivotal point
" I have proof of torture , " Bizanti said in court , without elaborating .
Mujo Selimovic owns Mims Jafara , one of the " big four " companies that operates in Libya .
I think the story about the current corruption affairs will not affect the final outcome of the elections . "
German company RWE Innogy , Greek state energy firm PPC and a Chinese company have submitted bids to build four hydro @-@ power plants in Republika Srpska .
He then pointed his pistol at a third man 's head , but it jammed and he fled the site .
" The Trans @-@ Anatolian pipeline aims to transfer the same gas source to Europe as Nabucco , " he explains .
Zoran Zaev will hold the post of acting party chief until May 2009 , when Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski 's term ends .
In Bucharest , Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu described it as " fair and severe . "
How the history of the Ottoman Empire in Kosovo and Albania is written has important implications for Kosovo and Albania 's relations with Turkey .
At a press conference , Osmani said lung cancer is the deadliest cancer for men worldwide and in Macedonia , while ranking third and fourth , respectively , for women .
Albanian filmmakers have been hampered by a lack of funds , although the situation appears to be changing .
Education workers walked out first Wednesday .
The DPS and its leader have only grown in strength since the passage of the referendum on independence in May 2006 .
" It 's difficult , " she says .
They accuse the party of seeking to fundamentally change Turkey 's political culture by systematically placing officials loyal to political Islam in senior administration positions .
" I first came across a pawn shop when I went to the US in the early 70s , " pensioner Yianna Gargalionis told SETimes .
Plainclothes policemen escort two civilians arrested in connection with a probe into match @-@ fixing in Greek football , at the Athens courthouse June 23rd . [ Reuters ]
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" The question of licenses for the providers from Serbia was initiated several times , " said Serbia 's State Secretary for Kosovo and Metohija , Oliver Ivanovic , adding that the mobile services still had the right to operate under licenses obtained prior to 1999 .
The event will focus on award @-@ winning Scottish authors who will present new trends in contemporary Scottish short stories , the Scottish literary scene and Scottish identity to audiences in Zagreb and Dubrovnik .
All have equal chances of winning the contest and a contract with Bulgarian record company Virginia Records .
Only parents who could not find the required books started queuing up in front of nearby bookshops .
At a World Bank conference -- " Young People in Eastern Europe and Central Asia : From Policy to Action " -- held in Rome in May , many said that the unemployment trend could slow economic growth and lead to increased poverty and crime in the region .
SETimes : The book tells about thugs , underworld , escort services , match @-@ rigging managers , football club and federation presidents , referees , journalists , media lords , bookmakers and bet fixers .
Struggling to deal with a major economic crisis and under strong EU pressure to reduce its budget deficit , Greece 's socialist government has rejected the farmers ' demands for new subsidies worth about 1 billion euros .
Cyprus retained a total score of 22 points , taking the 38th position between Australia , Dominica , France and Malta .
Every year , the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's economy loses an estimated 1 % of EU GDP due to corruption . [ File ]
" Workers are not trained for safety in the workplace and they don 't have the necessary equipment , " Serbian Independent Construction Union President Dusko Vukovic told SETimes .
The new government will have 16 ministries , five of which will be headed by women .
Fifteen existing hydroelectric plants yield 10,000 GWh , or one @-@ third of all electricity production .
Mustafe Neziri is the responsible authority in the municipality of Pristina , which has the largest number of repatriated Kosovars .
There was much interest from Russia , as well , " said Jelavic .
As never before , the future of Kosovo is safe within the European framework , " Thaci said .
They can quickly provoke an incident , always at the expense of their people .
The amusement park will cover an area of 1.4 hectares and open in September 2010 .
Kusari @-@ Lila : " Not an embargo on Serbian goods , but reciprocity "
" Freedom of expression and assembly are fundamental rights which cannot be denied . "
Greece also fears that Macedonia harbours territorial ambitions , especially towards its second largest city , Thessaloniki , where about 150 members of an ultra @-@ right group held a demonstration after the decision , shouting " Greece belongs to the Greeks . "
He said the bailouts won 't help .
In order to boost his candidacy , Jurcic has drafted a plan to boost the national income and speed up the implementation of priority economy reforms .
The government has also announced a VAT increase , as well as the possible introduction of property tax to increase economic growth .
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and wife Cherie visited Pristina . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
With the dating of the amphorae , scientists found indications the boats sank over a nearly century @-@ long span -- demonstrating they were not pirate vessels attacked by Romans .
They also want the government to allocate 5 % of GDP for education in the 2008 budget .
Fraudulent voters will face between three and seven years in jail .
March 24th -- NATO launches air strikes against Yugoslavia .
The region , comprised of six municipalities , languishes with an unemployment rate of over 20 % .
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But implementing the project slowed due to global financial turmoil .
Police and gendarmes were quickly mobilised to maintain peace .
US @-@ Balkans Business Summit paves way for American investors
The railway companies of the three states will set up a joint entity , headquartered in Ljubljana .
The leading opposition party in RS , the Serbian Democratic Party ( SDS ) , says a referendum would be a waste of time and money .
On Friday , Jeremic met with Rice , telling reporters afterwards that major differences still exist .
Bulgaria and Romania say their joining the EU next year will not unleash a new flood of immigrants to wary EU countries . [ Getty Images ]
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He also urged a resolution of the country 's border dispute with Slovenia .
Bosch CEO Franz Fehrenbach called for Greece to be kicked out of the EU because it is an " unbearable " burden .
In August , some glimmers of hope , such as a healthy budget a month earlier , caused Stavrevski to call on the governor to lower interest rates .
The abundance of natural beauty in Akrata makes it a great place to hike .
The average Romanian spends one hour and 23 minutes on a mobile phone every month , according to the ANRCTI data .
As a consequence , two @-@ thirds of those surveyed said the MCV has to be maintained and sanctions made even tougher for failing to meet the four reference benchmarks satisfactorily .
Every one of its western coastal provinces voted against the measures .
There was much excitement and many tears amid campaigning for votes , including on Facebook , where band members communicate daily with fans .
Several Republic Cup sports competitions were held at Kocaeli 's Metropolitan Municipality Ice Sports Hall to mark the 84th anniversary of the Turkish Republic .
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Serbian police , says Dacic , have been forging ties with other departments in the region , especially neighbouring Croatia .
These include low tax rates , a one @-@ stop shop system for business registration , access to a burgeoning consumer market , 3.1 % inflation , and the promise of EU accession .
Air transport is the solution for many of us living abroad , " Roma resident Vladimir Atanasov , 36 , told SETimes .
" To effectively use the many possibilities e @-@ democracy offers , it is necessary to establish mechanisms that will guarantee the citizensˈ input will be taken into account in the creating and decision @-@ making process .
Kosovo is making inroads to Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , Deputy Foreign Minister Petrit Selimi told SETimes .
The introduction of " additional conditionalities " for aspiring members is unacceptable for Romania , he added , warning that such attempts could set a precedent for future violations of a country 's accession treaty .
EULEX commander Yves de Kermabon called his visit to a Kosovo Serb enclave " very fruitful . "
In recent years , more and more have started to spend their summer holidays elsewhere .
Professor Muzaffer Senel of Istanbul Sehir University says that Erdogan 's speech had a negative effect on Turkish Cypriots and Turkey 's relations with them .
The film is a co @-@ production between Bosnia and Herzegovina , Germany , Great Britain , Serbia and Slovenia .
He has invested large amounts of his own money to fund his quest .
It does not only depend on us but our neighbours ' conduct whether we will manage to do that .
If the states do not have the same kind of good co @-@ operation in the fight against criminals , that battle will be lost in advance , " Dragisic told SETimes .
" Our aim is to welcome the two new members into the Alliance at our next summit " in April , when NATO will celebrate its 60th anniversary .
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The deal paves the way for placing the bill on parliament 's agenda in the near future , with adoption expected by year 's end .
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Dimitrios Triantaphyllou , director of the Center for International and European Studies at Kadir Has University , says , however , that sports never became " a part of rapprochement diplomacy " between Greece and Turkey , although there have been a number of popular players who had thousands of followers in both countries .
Registration will cost 20 to 25 euros .
Out of that , 15 % live in extreme poverty .
And while Thaci has already promised not to make any sudden moves , it is clear that the voters are counting him to do what his predecessors failed to achieve : lead Kosovo to statehood , one way or another .
To begin with , Bulgarian lawmakers gave the thumbs up to a major pipeline project , designed to connect the Bulgarian port of Burgas with Alexandroupolis in Greece .
Meanwhile , specialists with the Romanian Waters Administration warn that rivers will dry up in the coming weeks .
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin hosted a meeting of the countries from the South East European Co @-@ operation Process ( SEECP ) with the EU representative in the Kosovo talks , Wolfgang Ischinger , on Friday ( September 28th ) .
Under Islamic law , this would allow the victims ' relatives to pardon the nurses .
A new culture and sports centre opened this week in Gjilan , southeastern Kosovo .
The Istanbul cell also rejected Turkey 's legal system and established its own Islamic legal system .
Applicants will no longer be required to bring photographs when they apply for a passport .
In remarks published at the weekend , Lavrov said Russia never made any such promise to Serbia .
This press conference by the current minister is merely a verbal declaration and an attempt to delude the EU , " Dr Drasko Karadjinovic , co @-@ ordinator of the NGO Doctors Against Corruption , told SETimes .
In the ensuing years , the newly independent nation also faced an economic blockade from Greece , which rejects its neighbour 's use of the name " Macedonia . "
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" I hope to see positive results very soon , " del Ponte said .
However , after consultations with the government , the bank scrapped the plan .
KFOR , EULEX and Kosovo Security Force personnel hold a joint exercise near the Pristina airport on June 30th 2011 . [ Reuters ]
Authorities banned him from studying because of his bourgeois descent .
In a two @-@ part exclusive , he shares his recollections of the 1995 tragedy .
He participated in the first day of dialogue with politicians on June 6th , which was followed by a meeting of experts .
Eric said Serbia 's banking sector and economy are not much affected .
Macedonians , who are primarily Orthodox Christian , more readily marry Aromanians ( Vlahs ) and Serbs .
Once smuggled , the commodities were stored in the Trebinje area .
It called for the inclusion of a broader range of energy @-@ using products -- not only household appliances -- in the bloc 's rules on energy labelling .
In interviews with Vreme and TV B92 , the hoaxers at Ilegalni poslasticari said they were just trying to make a point : media organisations , no matter how reputable or serious , will publish just about anything if it seems interesting and provocative enough .
Almost three quarters of it are now in use .
" Religion previously was an important part of the family harmony and of the whole society .
Resolving interethnic conflicts is the only way for the Balkan states to join the EU , says Albania 's foreign minister .
Kusari @-@ Lila : First of all , this decision is not an embargo , but a reciprocity measure to the same actions Serbia has taken some time ago .
He said that northern Kosovo is neither being administered by UNMIK nor protected consistently by KFOR and the Kosovo Police Service , but is instead controlled by Serb groups .
Serbia 's carrier has not flown to Dubrovnik in 18 years . [ Getty Images ]
Though chronically in the red , they employ so many people that layoffs could trigger social unrest .
In June , the government announced a set of economic measures aimed at creating about 500,000 new jobs .
Eight of the 19 countries -- Albania , Serbia , Romania and Macedonia among them -- have become " more open than ever before , " as measured by exports to GDP , according to S & P.
The competition was held in Eindhoven , The Netherlands .
It comprises 45 Kosovo Serbs and 11 Albanians , and operates under supervision by two UNMIK police officers .
View of the past : smokers and venues in Macedonia are now fined if the smoking ban in public places is violated . [ Getty Images ]
" Turkey is getting more democratic and free from day to day , " he told SETimes .
More than 12 weeks have passed since the general elections , and the country still does not have a new government .
Landing , take @-@ off and stop over fees will be dropped . [ Reuters ]
Turkish generals have indicated they oppose any presidential candidate with an Islamist background .
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The troika negotiating the talks -- comprised of EU , Russian and US envoys Wolfgang Ischinger , Alexandar Botsan @-@ Harchenko and Frank Wisner , respectively -- presented the parties with 14 principal conclusions , which are meant to open a path to a solution for Kosovo status .
Sunday 's ( December 12th ) election in Kosovo 's Serb enclaves prompted the participation of more parties than in the previous vote , as well as fist fights at polling stations , accusations of vote " purchasing " and the confiscation of unused ballots .
In a major turnaround during the campaign , the SDSM joined the ruling parties in supporting a referendum on the issue .
Gruevski voiced hope that this would happen next year .
He appeared in movies in other European countries , particularly Italy , where he became famous due to the TV show " Ulysses . "
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Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica ( right ) welcomes Greek counterpart Costas Karamanlis to Belgrade on Tuesday ( January 16th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Media in Italy have reported on several occasions that the trade brought Montenegrin officials into contact with " business partners " from the Italian mafia .
The Istanbul decisions also foresee more flexible credits to developing countries and new multilateral surveillance in the global financial system .
But it also indicated that Ukraine would seek international arbitration regarding the remaining 323.3m euros or more that Gazprom is charging as penalties for late payment .
Investigators say after they made cash withdrawals on the victims ' accounts , they would puchase goods and transport them in the third suspect 's car .
As of this week , Serbia had 258 confirmed cases , with seven fatalities , although doctors say the actual number of infections is exponentially higher .
In a statement , Thaci said he decided to allow the visit because it was strictly for " private " and " religious " reasons .
" We made our dreams come true .
Then , on July 13th , the energy companies of the countries participating in Nabucco -- Austria , Bulgaria , Hungary , Romania and Turkey -- signed an intergovernmental agreement in Ankara , giving a further push to the project .
According to the State Statistics Office , in 2010 the jobless rate among men was 33.4 % , or 1.8 % higher than the rate among women ( 31.6 % ) .
" Pending Security Council guidance , there might be a need for UNMIK to adjust its operational deployment to developments and changes on the ground in a manner consistent with the operational framework established under Resolution 1244 , " Ban said .
" Our policy on Syria was clear from the very beginning .
Since the beginning of the operation , NATO has conducted a total of 9,332 operational air flights , including 3,521 strike sorties , 32 of them on Wednesday , the Alliance said on Thursday .
In the past , Croats had to memorise three separate numbers -- 92 for police , 93 for the fire brigade and 94 for medical personnel -- and it was easy to confuse them .
US Ambassador Mark Lagon , senior adviser on trafficking in persons to US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice , presents the 7th annual State Department Trafficking in Persons Report on June 12th in Washington . [ Getty Images ]
However , they run the risk of being unable to vote in June .
If approved for a second time , Sezer would be forced to either endorse it or call for a referendum on the issue .
The court system in general is awash in a choking backlog of cases ; part of the reason Kosovo 's judicial system has been a main obstacle to achieving European standards .
The regular repayment of Swiss franc loans over time became a nightmare as the franc rose against the kuna .
If it rules in favour of Basha , contests , boycotts , lack of dialogue and co @-@ operation would follow , just as in the past two and a half years , " he told SETimes .
Boskovski 's legal representative , Edina Rasidovic , said there was no evidence that the former interior minister commanded the attack or had direct influence over the reservists in Ljuboten .
The actions they proposed included an economic government headed by Rompuy , as well as introduction of a tax on financial transactions , harmonised corporate taxes and constitutional commitments to balance budgets .
Bulgarian Defence Minister Veselin Bliznakov arrived on Monday ( September 17th ) in Bosnia and Herzegovina , where he will visit Bulgarian troops deployed there .
In Belgrade , meanwhile , the Serbian government lashed out at UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari .
The latter could conceivably be bumped up to an earlier date .
The Ministry of Agriculture will award grants worth about 2,000 euros to each farmer who joins the programme to cultivate olives , citrus and other organic products yielding high profits .
Faik Hoti , a spokesperson for the ministry of health , told SETimes that the statistics are skewed because most deaths occur in poorer rural areas , yet are recorded in Pristina .
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The economic fears , the low level of trust in institutions and the political fragmentation could reignite dormant tensions and trigger an abrupt change in public perceptions , the agency warned at the end of a year that saw a series of strikes and protests by steel workers , farmers and others .
" UNMIK is going , but the EU is coming , " said one young person who asked to remain anonymous .
" In drafting the new law , the lawmakers relied on driving experience in Slovenia , Croatia and Denmark , " Interior Ministry Senior Inspector Toni Stefanovski said .
We control the boundary with [ KFOR and KP ] and synchronised ( KFOR / Serb Forces ) patrols .
He is optimistic and thinks the result of their actions will benefit all .
Reactions in Romania do not seem to be subsiding after the June 1st opening of a Szekler Land representatives ' office in Brussels .
Also in diplomatic news : Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout visits Skopje .
Serb leaders in the north also asked that " police operations in the north and at Gates 1 and 31 would be carried out by the Kosovo Police Service ( KPS ) , monitored by KFOR and UNMIK , while EULEX would continue to operate in the wider region of Mitrovica . "
Only then will such extremism be pushed to the margins , " Belgrade Faculty of Security professor Zoran Dragisic tells SETimes .
However , it also has stoked secular anxieties with moves apparently aimed at expanding the role of religion .
He met with members of the tripartite presidency , High Representative to BiH Valentin Inzko Inzko and Bosnian Serb leaders .
Protesters gathered outside the Kosovo government building and the EULEX police headquarters . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Several thousand Macedonians from the Diaspora will participate in the forum , some now living in the United States , Canada and various European countries .
The 18 @-@ year @-@ old Kolarski competed with students from over 40 countries , including the US , UK , and Germany .
Everything we discuss is technical -- customs stamps , cadastre , telecoms , regional co @-@ operation are all subjects for experts -- but most of the decisions are considered at the level of president or prime minister .
I think their time has ended , and they should leave , " Mikes told SETimes .
Dink family lawyer Fethiye Çetin also spoke to the press after the hearing and criticised the court for failing to give Samast the 24 @-@ year maximum jail time .
IMF experts were scheduled to arrive on a two @-@ week mission to Bucharest on Wednesday .
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This means that RS must resolve its debt on its own , by taking on more debt , " Sinisa Bozic , an economist , told SETimes .
It also has a nafili -- a section reserved for women .
Southeast Europe turns " brain drain " into " gain "
There are a lot of Serbs who would like to return , " Drago says .
Jovanovic : For a country such as Serbia , NATO membership is a prerequisite for rapid EU membership .
The Roboscan 1M is designed specifically for customs inspections and is reportedly deployed at least at nine Romanian border checkpoints .
The city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) held its annual diving competition from the Stari Most Bridge on Sunday ( July 26th ) .
Applications for participation in the tender will be accepted through September 30th .
Pristina is concerned about fallout from the Dick Marty report . [ Reuters ]
NATO spokesman for BiH Derek Chappell denies this .
In an exclusive interview with Southeast European Times , Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Abdulakim Ademi talks about the name dispute , Euro @-@ Atlantic integration and the recent European Commission decision to liberalise visas .
But recently the municipality also began to construct under and over the ground , " Mucella Yapici , an architect from the Chamber of Architects ' Istanbul branch , told Hurriyet .
" We recently saw the formation of the National Council against Corruption by the president , but [ the result of that is ] just a mechanism on paper , " Pajazitim told SETimes .
Croatian citizens can still travel to Slovenia using only their ID cards , as was the case before .
In the first multi @-@ party elections in 1990 , the Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) came to power and Mesic was appointed the first prime minister of Croatia .
Making the announcement after a regular cabinet meeting , Deputy Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov told the Bulgarian National Radio ( BNR ) that a gas power plant will be built there instead .
Turkey applies some sharp arguments in the international diplomatic relations between the two countries , which have had a pretty good recent record .
Bajnai said he believes the new projects could be completed in 2014 or 2015 .
Serbian President Boris Tadic lighting a candle in the medieval Serb Orthodox monastery of Visoki Decani , about 90km west of Pristina , in 2008 .
Accountability and transparency are a must .
OLPC will start consultations with local NGOs and schools and aims to equip its first classroom by the end of the year .
Seeking to capture the ICTY 's most wanted indictee , NATO and EUFOR troops have conducted numerous raids on the Karadzic family home in Pale and those of their children .
It is also part of a growing effort by Israel to strengthen ties with countries in the Balkans amid strained relations with Turkey .
I still do not see that compromise .
The country gets mixed reviews over its efforts to combat prostitution networks and the gangs that run them .
" Previously , it was not safe to come to Pristina or drive in Gracanica . "
Greece ranks highest among five Southeast European ( SEE ) countries included in an annual competitiveness survey released by the International Institute for Management Development ( IMD ) on Wednesday ( May 19th ) .
From the EU , Croatia imported 9 billion euros in goods , and exported 5.4 billion euros in 2011 .
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Greece 's working middle class is facing hard years ahead , paying at a premium for the government 's fiscal missteps .
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Mali , Niger , Guinea @-@ Bissau , Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone fill the last five positions in the HDI , with scores ranging from 0.380 to 0.336 .
He was warmly received by representatives of the Bosniak community and met with other dignitaries and politicians , including BiH High Representative Valentin Inzko .
" Traveling visa @-@ free to the United States would be a very positive development since Greeks would avoid all the bureaucracy involved and their life will be easier in this respect , " she said .
" This is our leaders ' biggest concern , not the poverty and unemployment in Kosovo , " Erenik summed up the bloggers ' exasperation about the officials ' demands to be driven in luxury cars .
" It is not feasible to determine the agendas of those 12 or 14 working groups and technical committees in one meeting .
The Ninth Guitar Art festival will be held in Belgrade from February 4th to the 10th .
Macedonia 's Deputy Foreign Minister Zoran Petrov discusses Kosovo , NATO membership and the name dispute with Greece in an exclusive interview with Southeast European Times .
The 3,300km pipeline , which will run from eastern Turkey to the Baumgarten gas hub in Austria via Bulgaria , Romania and Hungary , will carry 31 billion cubic metres of gas annually .
The Bureau is thought to have incurred 6m euros in losses .
Last month , EU interior ministers agreed to start a dialogue with Ankara on the issue , but there 's a hitch : Austria , Cyprus , France , Greece , Germany and The Netherlands all say they oppose lifting visa requirements for Turkish citizens .
The Hague @-@ based court is still seeking the arrest and handover of four remaining war crimes fugitives from the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s , including former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander , Ratko Mladic .
The goal is to make this town a brand .
Searching for new challenges , Antic joined Barcelona in 2003 , when the famed club was ranked 15th in the Spanish league .
It is better to have a document to guide us rather than work individually , illegally , and then pay fines , " Skopje resident Jeton Idrizi , 39 , told SETimes .
Serbia and Macedonia open new border crossing
Teams of reporters worked around the clock , taking 12 hour shifts outside the Special Court building in Belgrade , where Ratko Mladic had been detained until his extradition to The Hague on Tuesday ( May 31st ) .
A bust of Martin Luther King , donated to the city by the US Embassy in 2003 , is a symbolic reminder of the late civil rights leader 's ideals and their relevance to peacemaking efforts in the Balkans .
As a 12 @-@ year old boy , he was forced to leave his home village of Fazlagica Kula , in the Gacko municipality .
The electronic cuffs may punish offenders , but they do not prevent the initial violence , she tells SETimes .
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" We continue to actively support Euro @-@ Atlantic aspirations in this region , " the document stated .
The agreements envision freedom of travel and lessoning the burden on people 's lives , but some question the impact .
In a press release after the arrests , the DNA said that Costiniu knew " he was acting upon a request coming from businessman Costel Casuneanu with a view to obtaining a favourable solution for the latter 's firm and he would be rewarded with large amounts of money . "
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The capacity to implement Bologna [ requirements ] is insufficient , " he added .
A final decision is expected after a broad consultation with all relevant stakeholders , due to close on January 8th .
Although it has not joined the eurozone yet , Hungary has also pledged to assist efforts aimed at stabilising the 16 @-@ nation club in the wake of the debt crises in Greece and other members , and at reassuring markets that recently approved measures will not weaken the euro .
The 60 @-@ year @-@ old says most of her female and closest friends were Muslims .
The windmill is expected to save each person in the community 200 @-@ 300TL a year . [ Alina Lehtinen / SETimes ]
Visitors can see 40,000 @-@ year @-@ old paintings , and other artwork , created by aborigines from Central Australia .
Ahtisaari not to propose immediate Kosovo independence
De Pauw slammed such protection as " illogical . "
However , household income in Turkey is slightly higher than in Bulgaria and Romania , amounting to 35 % of the EU average .
Helping to avert that possibility , equipment at the TEC @-@ Negotino thermo @-@ electric plant was started up just before the cold weather set in .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn visits Belgrade on Tuesday ( May 17th ) to discuss bilateral relations and EU @-@ related topics .
Still , with world food prices and commodities reaching record highs , core and non @-@ core inflation remain worrisome , especially as it affects consumers and industries that rely on imported commodities .
The most glaring examples were the October murder of a young intern and , only weeks later , the car bombing that killed the publisher and marketing director of a major Croatian newspaper .
Journalism does not serve the public interest any more , but it mainly addresses the interest of politics , and consequently business , as they are inter @-@ related .
The Croatian company Konstruktor , based in Split , just won the contract to build the Balkans ' highest skyscraper in Pristina .
Meanwhile , the BNT quoted Lechkov as telling reporters in Sliven that he was ready to present to the EC and other competent authorities all necessary documents , as well as his own position on the matter .
Turkish policy unravels in Syria amid fears of further chaos , sectarian violence , and refugee flows .
" EU membership remains a key priority ... we hope this process will move on as quickly as possible , " Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said . [ Getty Images ]
An EU court ruling says Greece is too risky for asylum seekers to be returned , but what can the country do when so many want to come in -- and get out ?
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is ranked among the world 's most dangerous countries in terms of landmines , according to the Bosnian Mine Action Centre ( BHMAC ) .
These include judicial appointments made by independent panels , making judges ' appointments based on merit , and making salaries in the sector reflect magistrates ' experience and performance .
Significant progress has been made in implementing a deal with the bloc on migration and re @-@ admission .
" We have reasons to be optimistic , " he said , stressing that both sides display " good will " and appointed their most experienced officials to the committees .
This year 's winner was Kenyan Isaak Tanui .
The mayor should contribute to a peaceful situation instead of inciting it , " Novicki told SETimes .
A monitoring report by the European Council stated that the crisis in BiH is the worst since 1995 and that RS and Dodik are mainly to blame .
Recognition by the other former Yugoslav republics , other countries in the region and the world soon followed .
That means we don 't have the right to have properties or employ people . "
Foreign languages give you a huge opportunity to see and learn the latest in technology and science and everything related to it .
The Higher Counterterrorism Board ( TMYK ) -- which is comprised of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , top commanders and relevant ministers -- agreed to set up a new anti @-@ terrorism co @-@ ordination body under the interior ministry .
Albania assumes rotating PABSEC presidency
The two officials cited health and security risks posed by drugs and traffickers .
However , the envisioned measures have yet to be implemented .
Only four other parties besides GERB managed to pass the 5.6 % threshold .
According to media analysts , the event made use of an American @-@ style model , with generous use of multimedia , including footage of the prime minister 's meetings with international leaders .
Nevertheless , Dereta argues , the public was constantly bombarded with images of Nikolic 's alleged deteriorating condition .
The commissioners @-@ designate will face confirmation hearings next month , before the final plenary vote on the full EC on January 26th .
The EU criticised Turkey on Tuesday ( November 9th ) for the growing political pressure on the media and restrictions on freedom of expression .
Another 21 , located in other areas , will be repaired during the second phase .
Also in science and technology news : the first artificial cornea transplant took place in Romania , and Turkey 's leading defence company develops a new communications system .
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It performs 24 @-@ hour patrols with quick response capability by Integrated Police Units throughout the country .
Serbia 's Tax Administration recently submitted a proposal to the government that would dramatically raise the stakes for anyone considering bribery or other forms of corruption .
Greek corporations work to win back sceptics
This will be the first direct flight between Serbia and the US in 19 years .
It would have an initial annual capacity of 35 million tonnes , which could later be expanded to 50 million tonnes .
" It is good there is a consensus on the need for such a new model in Serbia , but the process requires a vigorous reform .
Djokovic won the tournament last year as well .
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The Serbian authoritiesˈ and KFORˈs posture fueled speculation by the public and caused further divisions on the Serbian political scene .
Although the idea of conservation is making its way into the Greek mentality -- environmental awareness as a concept emerged in the mid @-@ 1980s -- there is still a long way to go .
To fan interest , GONG , the nonpartisan citizens ' organisation , conducts a series of workshops to draw youth into the political process .
UN prosecutors appealed Friday ( May 2nd ) parts of the acquittal of former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and two other former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) .
Turkey 's less vocal support for people demanding freedom and democracy from autocratic rules in Libya and Iran shows that while the unrest is rooted in similar reasons , each country 's situation is unique and Turkey must prioritise its interests .
But government regulation , legislation and adequate funding are needed , he added .
Also in science and technology news : Kosovo rejuvenates its science sector and leading cardiologists from around the world bring their skills to Serbia .
The round would likely be initiated in March .
The concert , part of the group 's Big Bang tour , lasted two hours .
Called the " biggest match @-@ fixing scandal ever to hit Europe , " the probe centred on domestic league games in nine European countries -- Germany , Belgium , Switzerland , Croatia , Slovenia , Turkey , Hungary , Bosnia and Hercegovina and Austria .
Macedonian businesses chafe at smoking ban
The action attracted strong demand , particularly among foreign investors .
But not all economists are as optimistic .
" The Serbs were chanting against the Croatians , the Croatians were chanting against the Serbs and it all got out of hand , " the news sources quoted an unnamed witness as telling Australian radio .
Informal in terms of its status , the group has already assumed the role of a Eurozone crisis management body , Josef Janning , Director of Studies at the Brussels @-@ based European Policy Centre ( EPC ) , told SETimes .
Sarajevo residents sceptical about future
To protect her privacy , authorities have not disclosed her name .
Participants are provided with 7lt home bins , biodegradable bags and informational material .
Around three million Moldovans are expected to hit polling stations Sunday ( September 5th ) to vote in a referendum that many consider key to the country 's political stability .
On Monday , Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul voiced support for an overhaul of the article .
The EC stressed that more cases involving organised crime and high @-@ level corruption must be concluded in court , and called for further efforts to improve the professional practices of police and the judiciary , particularly as regards the investigation of complex cases .
The construction and funding of the Parents ' House in Serbia was initiated by the head of the Serbian Health Insurance Bureau , Svetlana Vukajlovic , and backed by the Belgrade city administration .
Germany 's defence minister visits Kosovo and BiH .
According to the EC , the unemployment rate in the country declined a further 0.1 % over the first quarter of 2008 , reaching 11.8 % .
" Vulnerability to natural hazards is rapidly on the increase in Europe , " UN 's International Strategy for Risk Reduction ( UNISDR ) chief and the forum 's keynote speaker Margareta Wahlstrom said .
He described it as " an important step " in the process of launching the mission .
In March 2001 , former High Representative Wolfgang Petritsch removed several officials , including Ante Jelavic , the Croat member of BiH 's tripartite presidency at the time , over their role in the project .
Recent war games in Iran have again attracted attention to the significant resources the Islamic Republic is devoting to extending the range of its current stockpile of ballistic missiles and the development of cruise missiles to overcome existing ballistic missile defences ( BMD ) .
In Bucharest , the so @-@ called " Material Girl " delivered a message of tolerance , which was not well received .
This is the vision for Kosovo 's Albanians [ regarding ] their relations with others , and the neighbourhood , and beyond , " he said .
" We do need to plan better .
Prudence and responsibility are the key words of this government .
The European Court of Justice will be the institution authorised to check if countries have correctly transposed that rule in their legal systems .
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer greets Pope Benedict XVI at the presidential palace in Ankara on Tuesday ( November 28th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Cyprus is one of only two Balkan countries considered to have " free " media .
A source of pride for local audiences was the documentary award .
There is no reference in the Electoral Code to what should be done with ballots cast in the wrong boxes .
Serbia has high hopes for South Africa 2010 . [ Getty Images ]
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Experts from the Montenegrin Information Society Ministry completed training in the fight against cyber crime , the ministry announced on Thursday ( January 14th ) .
If the bank files no appeal , she stands to receive 1,173 euros plus interest .
Since 1950 , nearly 32,000 people have lost their lives in earthquakes .
All three parties agree that the economic situation in Sandzak must improve soon , as it is one of the most underdeveloped regions in Serbia .
But she fears that the reform package , which could strengthen the Islamist @-@ rooted Justice and Development Party 's hold on power , will spur fundamentalist tendencies .
Fresh fighting in the north leaves at least 15 dead .
Romanian literary critic Monica Lovinescu died in Paris on Monday ( April 21st ) .
But the former Bosniak military chief was acquitted of all other charges , including direct involvement in the killings and responsibility for the " wanton destruction " of Serb homes and property .
The two discussed Croatia 's aspirations for EU and NATO membership and boosting economic co @-@ operation .
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was honoured in Belgrade on Saturday ( February 2nd ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
Last year , US President George W. Bush committed to provide Turkey " real @-@ time , actionable intelligence " to counter the PKK existence in northern Iraq , and he also urged European allies to cut off the logistic and propaganda bases of the terrorist group .
" The tradition in all major world towns is to hold such events on the main streets , in order to demonstrate that members of the gay and lesbian population are equal members of the society .
Also in the news : Croatia 's prime minister announces restrictive new economic measures for 2009 , and the Serbian government again attempts to privatise the RTB Bor mining complex .
Bulgarian organised crime groups spent up to 100m euros to buy votes in recent municipal elections , a think tank said on Wednesday .
Addressing the 15 @-@ nation body , he blamed tensions in the area on Kosovo 's unilateral declaration of independence in February 2008 and on a " sinister plan " to expand the scope of Pristina @-@ based institutions to that part of the country .
Seeking to avoid confusion , the EC has drawn up a guide with all the essential information , which has been translated into several languages and has been posted on its own and other relevant air travel related websites across the 25 @-@ nation bloc .
" They called me from the court and told me to call them in March next year to place me in jail .
Since the win , fans have flocked to the band 's Facebook page .
For the first nine months of this year , the plants produced 153 % more energy than planned .
Apart from houses , many commercial venues are rented out , he adds .
In light of the security vacuum created by Greece blocking Macedonia 's NATO accession , the group pledged support for Macedonia as part of the declaration , asking the Alliance to grant membership " as soon as possible . "
Macedonia 's snap parliamentary elections Sunday ( June 1st ) resulted in a decisive win for the ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE party , which secured more than 60 votes in the 120 @-@ seat parliament .
Former Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos and a former European Commissioner , Anna Diamantopoulou , are expected to mount challenges to his leadership at an upcoming party vote .
Former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic now tops the ICTY most @-@ wanted list since the arrest of Radovan Karadzic .
Kosovo 's exports to Macedonia doubled in 2011 , data from the Statistics Office in Skopje revealed last week .
The first zone , covering the region above the volcanic plume , remains a strict no @-@ fly area , said Jose Blanco , minister of public works for Spain , which currently holds the rotating EU presidency .
The SNSD has won a majority of between 42 % and 44 % , according to the early results . [ Haris Memjia / SETimes ]
US Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said the new document would be discussed by Council experts at a meeting Friday , promising also that " every effort " would be made to " accommodate the constructive ideas from our Russian colleagues . "
In that case , justice would be done .
Bulgaria , which has been repeatedly criticised by Brussels over its failure to deal with the problem effectively , decided to set up a special court to speed up the pace of prosecutions .
" All of a sudden Turkey found itself in a position to be sidelined and marginalised by France , " he said .
Construction is planned to begin in 2011 and is expected to cost about 1 billion euros .
Romania said on Tuesday it is opening talks on an IMF @-@ led emergency loan , with some assessing the country 's external financing needs at up to 20 billion euros .
Gilberto Silva , captain of the Brazilian national team , is the biggest name .
The agreement was reached on Friday ( February 24th ) , during the ninth negotiating session between Pristina and Belgrade over Kosovo 's regional representation and joint management of their border .
" Next year we will , I hope , realise the highest production @-@ oriented greenfield ever in Serbia and that is something we are working on intensly , SIEPA 's Laganin says .
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Basbug called on Brussels to give Ankara the treatment enjoyed by other EU membership candidates .
And there is one more thing : the situation is polarising among the Albanian parties as well .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos voiced optimism Tuesday ( April 20th ) that Macedonia may get a date for starting EU membership talks during Spain 's presidency of the bloc , which ends on July 1st .
That is sufficient to operate windmills with a capacity of 250kw .
Albania achieved a GDP growth of 6 % in 2007 , according to the Institute of Statistics , which is a public institution that processes statistical data in the country .
It is important that governments in the region take concrete and immediate measures against these abuses and to ensure that people are aware of the dangers .
Anonymous and pseudonymous expression allows individuals to express unpopular opinions , honest observations , and otherwise unheard complaints . "
However , Engel says Turkish businesses withdrew from Greece not only because of the debt crisis , but also to diversify their country portfolio .
SETimes : Do you think many Serbs in south and central Kosovo plan to move out of the country ?
The government will invite tenders for the new system soon .
Placed 116th this year , Bosnia and Herzegovina was again ranked worst among the countries in the region .
MEPSO General Director Dejan Boskovski explained to SETimes that the most important is the project connecting Macedonia 's energy system with Albania .
A suggestion from Sweden 's top diplomat to separate talks on northern Kosovo into two parts spurs mixed reviews .
" The pebbly beach in the centre of Sarande may not be too exciting , but there are white sand stretches nearby , including the popular beach at Ksamili , 10 miles to the south .
If the TNC does not recognise him as its official representative in Sofia , he would seek political asylum in Bulgaria , he added .
" Even if with all these weaknesses it was able to start negotiations on the status , they would not result in success . "
The UN 's chief prosecutor delivered a positive report to the Security Council but stressed the need to round up fugitives Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
But even supporters have accused the government of merely tinkering at the edges of Turkey 's unpopular and undemocratic constitution , which was written by the army in 1982 following a military coup .
" Ottoman history is not well @-@ known by those in power , " says Necmi Aydin , an award winning documentary director .
" Tomorrow 's world cannot exist without morale , faith and memory .
Kosovo NGOs have joined forces under the umbrella of the Kosovo Democratic Institute to monitor the December 12th poll .
Urosevac , Kosovo , is the first town in the country to get a free wireless internet public zone .
The struggle to find a depot site has continued for five years .
The NGOs have already reached a compromise and will start an advocacy campaign throughout Kosovo , he said .
The company was once popular in Eastern Europe and will be remembered as the manufacturer of the cheapest car on the US market during the 1980s .
" I want to say that our political offer to Serbia means that we are opening Europe 's doors and windows , but the Serbian citizens will decide whether or not to enter , " Frattini said ahead of Sunday 's presidential runoff .
" Canada fully supports the democratic transformation of Croatia .
Another problem is that institutions lack a regulated legal status and a ministry of culture at the state level .
The robot can stack goods on shelves as high as 24 metres without human control .
Bucharest University is placed between the first 500 @-@ 600 universities .
The KLA continued to stage gun and bomb attacks on a regular basis over the following months .
The deal was due to be signed Thursday ( February 7th ) , but has now been delayed amid strong opposition from Kostunica .
Although television news remains the most popular , its quality is widely perceived as low , the study revealed .
The project co @-@ ordinator , University of Thessaly biochemistry professor Dimitris Kouretas , said his team had been working on the study since 2004 .
Any plan to bring about " integration of northern Kosovo into the so @-@ called state of Kosovo is unacceptable for Serbia ... [ and will ] never become a reality , " Tadic said .
The name Kokino comes from the closest human settlement on Mount Tatic Rock .
Romanian actress Irina Petrescu and the Italian actor Franco Nero received lifetime achievement awards .
The ICG report also urged the Greek Cypriot government to recognise that " reunification of the island is only possible through the UN bicommunal , bizonal process " and that authorities should explain this fact to the Greek Cypriot population .
" This decoration is a sign of Bulgaria 's intention to develop active relations with Macedonia in the future , to assist in the efforts for EU and NATO membership as well as to build ties that would set a good example for other countries in the region , " Parvanov said .
" [ The Turks ] rely on what they believe to be amicable relations and the AKP government 's policy of befriending its neighbours , " said Henri Barkey , a visiting scholar in the Carnegie Middle East Programme .
Turkey has also expressed its desire for BiH and Serbia to enter the Euro @-@ Atlantic community through membership in the EU and NATO .
EU calls for further judicial reform in Bulgaria , Romania
" It is time to engage in a constructive dialogue on the review of shortcomings of the penitentiary system in BiH . [ The ] EU Police Mission will continue to assist the process . "
" This could include a no @-@ fly zone or other options against air attacks , working with Allies and partners , especially those in the region . "
Exploration off the coast of Durres yielded the discovery . [ Reuters ]
There is no coach , it 's like it isn 't a sport at all .
The EU warns of consequences for BiH 's aspirations to join the Union .
The office found 67 income and expenditure violations and misallocations of capital investment .
By Valentina Pop for Southeast European Times -- 24 / 03 / 08
Croatian political dignitaries gathered in Knin on Thursday ( August 5th ) to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Operation Storm , the military action that ended the war in Croatia .
" Although it respects Iraqi territorial integrity , Turkey will not tolerate that terrorism be aided and abetted , " it said .
While the Russian leader voiced opposition to " adding new structures " to the BSEC , Romanian President Traian Basescu called for more co @-@ operation with the EU and other regional initiatives .
Banac : In an effort to have a high profile in the region , President Ivo Josipovic has made a number of clumsy errors in BiH .
" Both parties share the ideals of the Socialist International , and both advocate social reform , the creation of a system of social justice and equal opportunities for all , " the president said .
Two thirds are women . Most of the perpetrators are of Serbian nationality with the exception of one Slovak and one Montenegrin citizen .
One of the film 's stars , 90 @-@ year @-@ old French actress Tsilla Chelton , shared the best @-@ actress award for her role as a grandmother afflicted with Alzheimer 's disease .
" We do not expect any major unrest , but if there are protests , police will secure these events properly . "
According to the latest public survey conducted by the Directorate for European Integration ( DEI ) in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , about 90 % of respondents support the country 's EU integration .
" Serbia is a now a country much closer to civilisation , closer to the EU , " he told SETimes .
We will definitely fulfil our obligations as allies within NATO and the EU , " the prime minister said .
Nationalistic politics and quarrels among the country 's politicians have affected progress in terms of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement it signed with the EU in June 2008 .
He is expected to send his plan to Belgrade and Pristina several days later and reportedly has been asked to initiate new talks between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials after that .
" This sphere should have been regulated long ago , and it is positive that the authorities in Skopje and Pristina achieved an agreement .
Bulgaria may be able to enter the euro zone by the middle of 2013 , Finance Minister Simeon Djankov told Sofia @-@ based daily 24 Chasa in an interview published on Monday ( August 3rd ) .
Albania and Macedonia have troops in Afghanistan ; Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina have deployed troops to Afghanistan and Africa -- and have taken part in the US @-@ led force in Iraq .
However , it is uncertain whether the necessary money is forthcoming , since it depends on Russia .
More than 60 guests celebrated the four @-@ year anniversary of the American Corner in Bitola . [ US State Department ]
Ways to boost trade between the two countries will also be discussed .
In other news , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Belgrade on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and issues related to Kosovo .
Actors Leon Lucev and Slavko Stimac , who co @-@ starred in the movie , shared the Best Actor award .
Macedonia , for example , has focused on renovating its ski facilities , a trend seen too in surrounding countries where nature lends itself to winter tourism .
On January 19th , Reuters reported that the Turkish builder and power company Enka Insaat and the American engineering firm Bechtel " had been named preferred bidders by Kosovo for a 103km highway project . "
Goran Hadzic , Serbia 's last major war crimes fugitive , was arrested near his family home in mountains north of Belgrade . [ Serbian government ]
No negotiations date for Macedonia
Annual conferences are one way of improving neighborly relations in Southeast Europe . [ Reuters ]
The news came as the parliament approved a fresh package of austerity measures .
Economic activity increases , and so does honest reporting of income , while tax evasion drops .
These two anthologies -- named , appropriately , From Belgrade with Love and From Pristina with Love -- contain exclusive literary works created in Kosovo and in Serbia after the 1970s .
Despite these intentions , experts question whether Davutoglu 's proposals would be substantial enough to change the course of traditional Turkish foreign policy .
An explosion under his own sedan killed Ivo Pukanic , 47 , the owner of Croatia 's leading political weekly , Nacional , outside his newspaper 's offices in downtown Zagreb .
His sharp response : " Which newspaper are you working for ? "
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 29 / 12 / 08
Serbian prosecutors indict ultranationalist leader
Situated off the Adriatic coast , Vlora is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country .
The conferees resolved to meet again in two years and to establish a research institute in Sarajevo .
Belgrade Faculty of Security Professor Goran Mandic said that a serious lack of fire prevention contributes to the frequency of such tragedies .
This was not the first incident at the ward .
Years of agony followed in which he stole money from colleagues in an office , sold the " family silver " , worked while addicted to drugs and ended up in a specialised community to undergo treatment .
MESS continues until the end of the month .
Rather than give their imprimatur to what they consider a charade , disaffected orators spoke off campus , free of official coercion but losing out on publicity .
Dulic added that these potential sources can replace 60 % of current energy production .
" Trout is the only fish that survives in cold waters , " said manager Haxhi Berisha , 30 .
Matei : They are brought by the police , by the NGOs in the destination countries and girls we identify and take them away from traffickers .
According to the agreement , BiH will pay back 400m euros by 2014 - a deadline the authorities are now seeking to extend .
The Schengen zone means no border , and at this point all regional countries would not give up border control , " says Vangjeli .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic , whose country has insisted the UN should lead the investigation , demanded the full truth about events in Kosovo during the 1999 conflict . ( Radio Free Europe , B92 , Zeri , Koha Ditore - 13 / 05 / 11 ; RTK , Kohavision - 12 / 05 / 11 )
However , Lavrov also hinted that Russia has not decided on a veto .
A good portion of the population is at an impasse because there is no possibility to provide a minimum of existence , " he tells SETimes .
Those who sell in the streets across from the markets and at every corner are a challenge to us , " Pristina tobacco shop owner Dukagjin Shala said .
Turkish actors and celebrities are now well @-@ known figures in some countries and scenes of Istanbul have drawn tens of thousands of tourists .
" The consensus is that SEE countries will continue to support ISAF as a ' noble and pure ' peace mission beyond 2014 , " the conference 's organiser , LTC Arne Lossmann , chief of the Execution Team South @-@ East Europe in the Non @-@ Resident Programmes Directorate at the Marshall Centre , told SETimes .
The situation now changes and that is most important , that we can be included in the global economic investments , " said Ivanov .
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By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 10 / 07 / 09
" At some point this can become a huge problem . "
" We will never accept a solution that will not meet the fundamental principles we have shaped all these years . "
About a century ago , 75 % of the population still lived in rural areas .
Everybody came to the Loftus Versfeld stadium with a sporting spirit .
" First , the international community 's intervention in Libya sets a precedent ...
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 23 / 08 / 11
In 2004 alone , according to information from the National Bank of Serbia , Cyprus exported 585m euros worth of goods to Serbia .
Pristina Mayor Isa Mustafa . [ Linda Karadaku / SETimes ]
It can be connected from that country , but we also have to see what will happen with the project in Bulgaria now that the government has changed .
Calovic said that Djurovic drafted the action plan in a week , while " the previous plans took a ten @-@ member working group four months , more than 40 meetings , and a public debate . "
In a continuation of regional co @-@ operation , the defence ministers from Southeast Europe conferred in Ohrid with US Defence Secretary Robert Gates .
Lagendijk 's report argues that independence is " the only sustainable settlement " for Kosovo , as it will give it access to international financial institutions and will allow it to move on its path to European integration .
France has close ties with the Europeanised elite , especially in Morocco and Tunisia .
Gojkovic believes Serbia could see snap elections in 2009 .
" There was no consensus on other issues , either on the estimation of Milosevic 's responsibility or on the future ... We had the absolute consensus for one act and nothing more .
" Right now , the media , which is at the forefront of all the attention , is suffering from this development .
With the World Cup casting it spell , many fans are locked in a state of trance , with non @-@ football @-@ related pursuits deferred or ignored .
The former Bosnian Serb leader used Wednesday 's hearing to reassert his allegations of a secret deal he cut with former US envoy Richard Holbrooke in 1996 , under which Holbrooke supposedly promised him immunity from ICTY prosecution if he disappeared from political life .
The eleven @-@ member Constitutional Court judges voted unanimously Monday in favour of hearing a case brought by Turkey 's chief prosecutor .
The rates were the highest in Bulgaria and Spain , standing at 7 % in both , with Italy and the Netherlands coming next , at 6 % each .
The Macedonian government will create 2,800 jobs for civil servants by 2010 in order to meet the criteria for EU membership and establish a more effective administration .
When we work together , things can change and this is why it is really important to initiate the new debate in the Security Council and find the solutions , " Mesic said from Doha , Qatar , where he is attending the UN @-@ organised conference on co @-@ operation and solutions to the financial crisis .
He is the heart and soul of the team , a true sportsman , " Diaz said .
Our message to them is that we know the PKK doesn 't represent them , " he added .
Jakupi said that though plastic bags are practical and cheap , their drawbacks outweigh their convenience .
Yet incompetent national authorities in some countries , poor donation organisation and the lack of legislative framework prevent a growing number of people in the region from receiving organs they need .
" There are no signs of creating stable , prosperous international trade with Iran right now , " he told SETimes .
We are being unjust with so many people who make great movies that we enjoy watching .
Discussions focus on delays in implementing key reforms , problems related to state and military property and progress towards Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Though the victory of the BDP @-@ backed independent candidates was initially a cause for celebration , the situation quickly deteriorated when the candidacy of one of the elected parliamentarians , Hatip Dicle , was nullified post @-@ election .
Villages in the neighbourhood of Velika Gorica and Sisak , southeast of Zagreb , have been flooded since the weekend .
" We can achieve neither a European future nor regional cooperation if we do not invest in the capacity , institutions and potentials of our country , " he said .
They gave the thumbs @-@ up to European Commission ( EC ) plans to lift visa requirements this year for countries which have fulfilled the conditions .
Kosovo and Macedonia signed a memorandum of understanding in Skopje , Wednesday ( March 23rd ) on co @-@ operation in the agriculture sector .
" We do not want to divide our potential clients according to profession or in any other way .
International organizations , including the EU , have expressed their concern several times regarding the absorbing potential of the public administration .
Serbia 's prosecution undertook few actions which were considered as provocative and which happened at politically sensitive moment .
The festival began as a form of protest against the regime of Slobodan Milosevic , but soon grew into one of the leading music events in Europe .
On Wednesday , European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said he believes Serbia could receive EU candidate status in 2009 , as it has met the necessary conditions .
Nikolic : That is my goal .
What 's important is coming to an agreement with the state and the administration and creating clear formulas within the legal sphere . "
" As far as it is within democracy I will respect it and I don 't see anything tragic . "
Most of the illegal migrants were transferred to Greece . [ SE Times ]
Loud denunciations of Washington policy are a staple of summits .
Talks were expected to focus on ways to boost co @-@ operation in tourism and high technology , as well as militarily .
Vasilis Sambrakos 's Tear up the Manual was released in November 2009 by the Ellinika Grammata ( Greek Letters ) publishing house .
A team of English and Greek scientists says they have discovered the workings of a 2,000 year @-@ old computing device .
Moreover , many blame migration for the rising tide of organised crime .
Albanian Power Corporation 's ( KESH ) new chief , Gjergj Bojaxhi , represents a new generation of leaders , educated and trained in the United States , who have returned to Albania . He brings a wealth of experience with the World Bank and other private sector financial institutions .
But such a relation , be it indirect , should not be again ignored since we are talking about the former second man in the state , " Dadacus added .
" It was a big robbery by the state together with the tycoons , " Azotara Workers ' Union President Milan Ivovic told SETimes .
But associations of former political prisoners , quoted by the Albanian daily Shqip , estimate that 5,577 men and 450 women were killed by the regime between 1946 and 1991 .
However , the rules require that at least 367 deputies be present at the voting sessions .
It also encompasses part of the adjacent Mures County , whose population includes a sizable number of Hungarians .
The ongoing quarrel has already affected the country 's prospects for NATO accession .
The dispute comes just prior to the 12th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre , which has been termed a genocide by the International Court of Justice .
The group , however , acknowledged Serbia 's progress in prosecuting war crimes cases within domestic courts .
However , the train continues to move , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said . [ Getty Images ]
Nine figures entered the new 16 seat MYK at its general meeting on August 17th , while four top advisers -- Osman Koruturk , Suheyl Batum , Hurşit Gunes and Umut Oran -- are no longer part of the team .
Blue lighting and gold stars , representing the EU flag , illuminate the Eiffel Tower to mark the start of France 's EU presidency .
The SNP leader is among several candidates expected to run for president in May .
Irina Ban , head of the Association of Parents of Childhood Cancer Patients Zvoncica , told SETimes that the newly @-@ opened facility will solve a big problem for parents , who , up till now , were forced to rent costly nearby apartments while their children were being treated .
Now there are 14 banks in Macedonia owned by foreign investors , which is 84 % of the total capital of the banking system , " he said .
Gojko Janković was found guilty of crimes against humanity . [ Getty Images ]
" Unfortunately , today these laws are considered progress , but in fact that is not true .
By Erl Murati for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 10 / 11 / 10
" Our definite aim is EU membership , " the official , who also serves as Turkey 's economy minister , stressed during his visit to the Hungarian capital .
Signing the SAA requires the unanimous support of all member nations .
More importantly , the meeting is likely to shed light on prospects for a solution , as Christofias and Talat are expected to outline their positions for any future negotiations .
The coalition has 15 mayors out of the 16 municipalities with a majority Albanian population .
Croatia has also seen more serious cases involving death threats . On July 12th , a Novi List journalist in Rijeka received a threatening letter from a group calling itself Mladi bojnici ( Young Fighters ) .
Visitors specifically request guides who can provide inside scoop on the show and cast .
According to Ali Hamad , there are still about 800 al @-@ Qaeda members in BiH .
The outcome of the referendum shows that Turkey 's gaze is in the direction of Europe . "
A few years later , Lale led Borac to third place in the Serbian league and European cups -- the best showing in team history .
Bulgaria is paying hundreds of thousands of euros yearly in damages awarded by the European Court of Human Rights .
The index will unite the top 15 companies in the two countries in equity and trade volumes , in an effort to boost mutual trading .
That helps people have a more positive perception of themselves , their chances and life circumstances , " University of Belgrade professor and psychologist Zarko Trebjesanin told SETimes .
Everything else is speculation .
" Recent allegations of pressures , restrictions or bans on the media and freedom of expression do not reflect the truth .
By Nefeli Politis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 03 / 01 / 11
The family survives on what Argon 's younger brother -- 39 @-@ year @-@ old Bekim Limani -- who has worked in Germany since 1994 , sends home .
This year 's educational book fair , Gaudeamus , topped visitors and sales records .
The phenomenon is not only seen in the popularity of television series like " The Magnificent Century , " depicting the life of Suleyman the Magnificent and his harem .
Meanwhile , local self @-@ government will pay rent , " Gruevski explained .
The centre will focus on the technological improvement of engines and produce spare parts for export to Turkey , Russia and to countries in Central Europe and North Africa .
They receive walnuts , apples , cookies and coins by their hosts .
We passed a number of important environment bills , and the most important focus on [ those five ] ' black spots ' , " Vojinovic said .
RS Prime Minister Aleksandar Dzombic told reporters last month that the entity is economically stable , and in 2012 he expects economic growth of 2.5 % .
Also in business news : Serbia will renegotiate a deal with the IMF and Greece 's budget deficit for 2010 is significantly larger than estimated .
The recently approved judicial reform strategy " demonstrates political determination to achieve a profound reform " according to the EC .
Turkey 's chief prosecutor accused the AKP last month of being a " focal point for anti @-@ secular activities " and sought a ban on its leading members , including Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan .
Director Azem Jaha is proud of his results , telling SETimes , " 90 % of our students pass the national exam and get [ their ] diploma . "
Award @-@ winning poet Ivana Simic Bodrozic published her first novel Hotel Zagorje this spring .
CEZ , with a bid of 102m euros , won the privatisation tender in early October .
Those who accuse President Traian Basescu of interfering with the executive power and aiming to enhance his prerogatives have new ammunition .
A fourth century mosaic was put on display Thursday ( March 13th ) at the Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum .
It can also be a great escape mechanism .
The Sarajevo War Theatre 's rendition of Eugene Ionesco 's " This is Ionesco , You Fool , " portrays a reflection of the conscience of young people and addresses problems society faces .
" It is necessary to take initial steps in order to make the Bosnian Constitution in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights and in order to improve institutions ' efficiency .
In all the meetings we have ... one of the requirements is that different countries support us or take us under their umbrella in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations .
Since his arrival at the helm of the Belgrade Philharmonic in 2000 , it has become one of the most successful cultural institutions in Serbia -- attracting an ever @-@ increasing audience , with the concert season sold out in advance .
The Montenegrin writer Jevrem Brkovic won the Mediterranean Ring Grand Prix at the third annual Poeteka International Festival , which took place in Durres , Albania .
" This is a scary number , " Turkish daily Zaman quoted him as saying .
Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom discussed minority issues with his Serbian and Croatian counterparts Boris Tadic and Ivo Josipovic in the southern Hungarian town of Pecs on Friday ( April 16th ) .
Robbers held up a branch of the Transylvania Bank earlier this month . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Greek leaders were under intense pressure from the Troika to agree to reforms , including 3.2 billion euros in spending cuts .
Kosovo institutions still do not have access to the north ; the UN 's six @-@ point plan ( widely considered a capitulation to Belgrade ) lurks in the shadows of policy ; EULEX still needs time to consolidate itself ; UNMIK lingers months after Kosovo expected it to disappear ; and Serbia is relentlessly testing Kosovo Albanian nerves by operating an express train to Kosovo that does not stop at the border and sending officials on high @-@ level visits .
Relations with France in the military field have been suspended , " Turkish Land Forces Commander General Ilker Basbug said . [ Getty Images ]
The group has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the Colombian government , the United States and the EU .
The documents were signed during a meeting between Rocen and Austrian counterpart Ursula Plassnik .
In terms of constitutional issues , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) was found to have the worst problems .
By Georgi Mitev @-@ Šantek for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 17 / 07 / 07
Our commitments to Turkey and its security is rock solid and unwavering , " Clinton said at the start of a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu .
Meanwhile , Turkey condemned strongly the incident in Sofia .
Turkey and Iraq boost fight against PKK
" Once again , dark hands have chosen our country , " said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
Montenegrin government defends move to send weapons to Afghanistan
A vote of confidence is set for June 21st and the government is aware it faces collapse if it does not get backing for the austerity measures .
The document has been sent to the country 's institutions and international bodies .
Despite a successful life in the United States , Mirzeta and Muhamed Karailo left to seek fulfillment in their home country , Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Education Minister Zarko Obradovic said he is satisfied with Serbia 's score and believes it reflects the quality of Serbian higher education .
Banac : The Croat population of BiH is the most prosperous .
Do you think this would lead towards partition of the northern part from the rest of Kosovo ?
BiH 's leaders , however , have been unable to reach a compromise that would both be consistent with the EU principles and acceptable to all the main political forces in the country .
Experts stress that borders , nationalities and religion should not be barriers to apprehending criminals .
Kosovo boxers will be able to compete in the League beginning in September , local boxing officials say .
Tuesday 's UN Security Council session illustrated the difficulties of forging an international consensus on the Kosovo situation .
Oprea says the law will have minimal effect .
The decision was taken by a seven @-@ member jury of leading Balkan intellectuals and authors during the 2006 edition of the international Belgrade Book Fair .
Hadley also discussed recent developments in Iraq and recent joint efforts to strengthen security and stability in the neighbouring country .
In the short film category , two shared the Golden Pram -- " Missing " by Jochem de Vries from the Netherlands and " Every Day is Not the Same " by Martin Turk of Slovenia .
Their loyalty to this determination is absolute , " the country 's top generals said in a statement .
" The military authorities should provide satisfying responses to the public 's questions about the Silvan attack .
As all Southeast European countries want to modernise their energy market and harmonise it with EU regulations , it is necessary to co @-@ operate regionally , he said .
That 's why Gazprom would welcome the construction of Nabucco , but , at the moment there is no gas for transport .
Because horse breeding does not bring in much income , all of the Obranovics have day jobs .
The venture received a 1 billion @-@ euro loan from the World Bank , Turkish Akbank and the German @-@ based bank , WestLB .
However when it comes to the courts , it takes a long time for a case to be processed , " Brovina said .
The Technopolis exhibition centre in Athens hosted the Platmorma Video 8 International Digital Film Festival from Friday ( November 7th ) to Monday .
In the remaining areas , there has been progress , but deeper reforms are needed .
But law professor Vanco Uzunov considers the measures inadequate .
The agreement calls for joint measures to preserve plant and animal life .
The consultations with Belgrade and Pristina officials on Ahtisaari 's proposal begin in Vienna this week -- on Wednesday -- and will last until March 2nd .
Without textbooks , it 's miserable , " she said .
The final cost is bigger than that of getting good quality equipment .
" We also began training medical personnel who will participate in transplants from cadavers to live people .
Slovenia 's home appliances manufacturer Gorenje will open a new plant in Zajecar . [ Reuters ]
The document has an ultimatum @-@ like tone that is " inappropriate for diplomatic communication between the two sovereign and friendly countries , " he added .
Some cities in the country also charge a surtax , which stands at 18 % in Zagreb .
Serbia has rejected it , saying it cannot cede sovereignty over the province , though it is prepared to offer " broad autonomy . "
" A law on the use of flags has been adopted and large steps have been made in the part ( regarding ) just representation of almost every community except the Roma community .
The finals match featured two Americans -- Sam Querrey and John Isner .
HDZ investigations : a turning point for transparency ?
The defending champion in the women 's 400m hurdle , Fani Halkia of Greece , will not get the chance to defend her medal .
Citing the level of co @-@ operation with Russia in the process of determining Kosovo 's final status so far , a senior US diplomat said on Monday ( March 12th ) that he does not expect Moscow to veto a Security Council resolution that would likely put the province on the path to independence .
He left behind a note saying he could not afford medicine for an illness , nor face the idea " of searching through garbage bins for food and becoming a burden to my child . " And in a brutal dig at political leaders who have put pay cuts , tax hikes and slashed pensions on the public to meet conditions set by international lenders offering 239 billion euros in bailouts , he likened the government to that of a collaborationist prime minister who worked with the Nazis during their occupation of Greece during World War II , an apparent swipe at Germany 's role in forcing the austerity measures imposed on Greeks and the government 's acquiescence .
The names of companies contributing financial aid to the PKK are also being sent to relevant countries .
Under amendments to the trade law , only licenced stores can sell alcohol products .
The Serbian city of Novi Sad , about 80km north of Belgrade , hosted a Central European summit from Thursday ( June 18th ) to Saturday .
It is great to see grandparents and grandchildren together building with Lego bricks , " says Grguric , an architecture graduate .
Now , foreign tourists make it a point to visit the replica of the alleged King Arthur tombstone .
High Representative to Bosnia and Herzegovina Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling and EU security chief Javier Solana condemned any attempt to link the future of the Bosnian Serb entity , Republika Srpska , ( RS ) with the Kosovo status issue .
" We share a border of 850km , we have historical and cultural ties and ... we cannot just watch what is happening there . "
Papandreou 's government announced a draconian 4.8 billion @-@ euro austerity programme at the beginning of this month , which has triggered repeated protests .
Ceku is scheduled to meet with Rice in Washington on Monday , amid mounting frustration among Kosovo Albanians over the status stalemate .
Culture and Sports : Serbia 's Ivanovic launches UNICEF Christmas campaign
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 25 / 02 / 12
But a final judgment , he added , is up to the constitutional court .
The 24th edition of the cultural manifestation " Nusic Days , " dedicated to renowned Serbian novelist , playwright , satirist and rhetorician Branislav Nusic ( 1864 @-@ 1938 ) , opened in Smederovo on April 6th and runs through the 29th .
" We know this a complex problem , with discussions on this topic going on for a while and with each of the two sides bringing in their own arguments , " Slavomir Gvozdenovici , leader of the Serbs Union in Romania , told SETimes .
The institution released a communique saying its findings have been submitted to the presidency .
Milisavljevic is editor @-@ in @-@ chief of Radio Mitrovica .
The Croatian diaspora will also vote in the referendum , with the estimated half million Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) who hold citizenship expected to support Croatia 's EU accession .
" The reforms are the key for this country 's future and its politicians have to realise that , " Lajcak said . " But the reforms cannot be implemented with repressive measures .
All these problems will be inherited by whomever wins the upcoming elections , and most analysts agree they should have been solved much earlier .
Prospects continue to be high because foreign investment may double after Romania joins the EU next week .
The EU 's mediator , Robert Cooper , met with officials in Belgrade and Pristina this week in an effort to defuse the crisis in northern Kosovo and get bilateral dialogue back on track .
Reactions to the verdict of Kosovo @-@ born German citizen Arid Uka , 22 , for the murders of two US airmen bound for Afghanistan at Frankfurt airport last year have been overwhelmingly supportive .
Skatche @-@ Depich spoke with SETimes about the strike and Albania 's chrome reserves .
But officials say little of the money is actually being used because authorities are not taking the application process seriously .
Young participants got a lesson in ossifying flowers . [ Nicola Barbutov / SETimes ]
It is obvious that our insecurity is nurturing them , " he said .
" Some are trying to do everything to make Belgrade pull out of the dialog , after which it would be accused of not wanting a peaceful solution to the Kosovo crisis . "
Arastun Oruclu , head of Baku based West @-@ East Research Centre , highlights the Russia factor as a problem between Turkey and Azerbaijan .
SETimes : What might be the solution in the north ?
The Balkan nation is set to become the next member of the EU in July 2013 .
" It is obvious the incidents were an attempt to ruin the ethnic co @-@ existence and destabilise the country by misusing young people .
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski arrived in Slovakia on Tuesday ( March 11th ) for a two @-@ day official visit .
Only 1,237 Sarajevo Jews survived the Holocaust .
Montenegro gained 24.5m euros in the first half of the year from privatisation , sale of stock and real estate , the country 's Privatisation Council announced on Friday ( August 1st ) .
" We believe that 2006 will be the year of independence for Kosovo , " he said .
Norac , 39 , was commander of the Croatian Army 's 9th Guards Motorised Brigade during the events covered by the indictment .
" The relations developed with the important actors of Eurasia , such as Russia , China , India and Japan , are not an alternative to the established relationships that Turkey has with the United States and the EU , " he said .
Menduh Thaci , leader of the DPA , complained of a " huge police presence at polling stations . "
The new Kosovo law recognises Montenegrins as a minority and following necessary budgetary procedures in both countries , embassies will be open ; the political goodwill is already there .
Elektroprivreda RS authorities are urging the citizens to reduce consumption .
First , a new resolution would be necessary to obtain a Security Council recommendation on moving ahead with the procedure for UN membership .
By Vlatko Vukotic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 14 / 12 / 05
Despite their lack of support within the party , they hope to strike a chord with voters .
What may seem as an academic discussion among historians , may , however , have repercussion for Turkish foreign policy 's guiding principle of " strategic depth " as advocated by Davutoglu , using Turkey 's soft power -- including common historical and cultural bonds -- to advance Turkey 's increasing imprint on the region .
Saran is not only the lead vocal , but also writes songs for the band .
A political solution for Libya , Gaddafi @-@ style ?
Within Macedonia , public opinion is divided , not only among the political parties , but along ethnic lines .
Beyond that , why would $ 1m bills be forged , given the difficulty in spending them or exchanging them ?
EU Justice , Freedom and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini is scheduled to meet with President Branko Crvenkovski , Gruevski , Milososki and Interior Minister Gordana Jankuloska in Skopje .
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" It could be conceived as a victory [ for them ] , but if you read the decision you realise Greece can veto them again , " he told SETimes .
Switzerland approved a 6.3m @-@ euro loan in support of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's water supply and sewerage sector .
Inzko would be the second Austrian diplomat to serve as top international representative in BiH , after Wolfgang Petritsch , whose three @-@ year mandate ended in 2002 .
Thaci echoed that theme and said the agreements " mark a milestone not only for Kosovo and Serbia , but also for the EU . "
BiH has now enacted and is in the process of implementing a swathe of strategic economic reforms that will allow it to take advantage of regional economic opportunities .
Tanov said on Tuesday that the published text of his conversation with Stoyanova was edited and none of it corresponds to the truth .
Papandreou and his party proved unable to capitalise on ND 's vulnerabilities in the 2007 general elections , resulting in a second term for Karamanlis .
I think even a rat would be poisoned by it , " the farmer notes .
" The cantonal authorities came to assess the damage and promised assistance .
Rexhepi : In the past , especially before the recognition of independence , Kosovo has been accused as an exporter of violence , weapons smuggling and as a sponsor of tensions .
Consumer protection associations conceded last week that their proposed one week boycott of non @-@ essential shopping was not as successful as anticipated .
A US @-@ Swiss consortium won the tender to buy 85 % of ARMO , the only state @-@ owned oil company in Albania , the economics ministry said on Monday ( June 9th ) .
The minister has paid the price for inexperience , " he added of Kirin 's departure from office . "
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic won the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships on Sunday ( March 1st ) .
Once defrosted , you cannot freeze it again .
The French president 's strong opposition has been a persistent roadblock for Ankara .
In the beginning , the term was four years .
The politicians ... told us lies .
" I haven 't come here , nor do my colleagues come here from Garmisch , to say we have all the answers and to tell you the ' truth ' about terrorism .
Serbian bio @-@ ethanol plant to be largest green field investment in Southeast Europe
Louis said he wants to give the proceeds , expected to be between $ 190,000- $ 250,000 , to his children .
The two sides said the accord would give a significant boost to US investments in Bulgaria , and facilitate the exchange of financial information between the two countries .
He beat out SDP member Ranko Ostojic for the post .
Under the deal , Romanian researchers from universities in the Transylvania region will be able to attend post @-@ graduate courses in IBM centres around the world , after which they will be employed in the Targu @-@ Mures centre .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Tuesday ( October 23rd ) invited German businesses to invest in Albania , saying it is one of the most secure investment destinations in Europe .
Libya during the Gaddafi era has been a close military partner with Serbia , and now is seeking to develop closer ties with Kosovo , which shows just how much relations have changed , " said Bejtullahu .
He explained that to arrest Stankovic , co @-@ operation of other states in the region is necessary .
Hikers intent on exploring the stunning Croatian landscape sometimes get lost or venture into hazardous terrain .
SETimes : There is speculation that LDP may not be able to pass the census in the forthcoming elections ?
But she has the support of EU Justice Commissioner Franco Frattini , and of the public .
The penalties , however , do not appear to have significantly impacted the general public in a country where children can often be seen selling cigarettes in the streets .
Croatia 's Sanader awaiting extradition in Salzburg prison
Serbian President Boris Tadic says he is ready to talk with Thaci .
This spells bad news for " tens of thousands of Britons [ who ] have bought holiday homes in Greece in recent years as a relaxation in property buying laws has attracted a rising number of second @-@ home owners . "
They still don 't , but are satisfied the government has promised to set up a timetable for repayment and reverse a decision that would have lowered their guaranteed profit margins by 15 % .
The government has responded with some scorching allegations of its own -- publicly accusing the attorney general of participating in a failed coup d 'état with the opposition .
Dragic , who employs more than 350 workers , is also worried about the effect on individual employees because the weakening of the exchange rate reduces general purchasing power .
With film , the director said , he is trying to develop a " kind of spiritual language . "
Finance and Economy Minister Ahmet Shala told SETimes that " in general , the government has the same opinion as the World Bank , " adding that the Bank 's recommendations should serve as a road map for improvement .
Croatian fans cheer on their team . [ Getty Images ]
" The entire agreement , as it is imagined , represents an excellent , successful story -- as an agreement and as the first steps after it .
The Republika Srpska parliament in session . [ Courtesy of Republika Srpska Parliament ]
They will also head the interior and finance ministries , respectively .
I am afraid that unless it does something about it , Serbia can fall into a new form of totalitarianism , which will be a consequence of organised crime , rather than of any major ideology , as was the case in the past .
Most striking however , is how much Serbia is burdened by the past and how much it doesn 't need to be .
The reductions will slash the revenue obtained from customs duties .
The UN expert for minority questions , Gay McDougal , met with Pavle Voskopoulos , head of the ethnic Macedonian interest group " Rainbow . "
The facility would have a capacity of 150mw and the company 's investment would be 200m euros .
Pavle , 96 , died on Sunday .
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer opened a new research and development ( R & D ) office on Tuesday ( January 26th ) in Ankara .
They show a white man , apparently in his 30s or early 40s , with a high brow and receding , uncombed dark hair .
According to Bajic , GROZD will continue its activities by monitoring political topics at all levels and following their platform .
The exhibition , which is organised by the Bulgarian General Consulate in Milan , runs until July 1st .
Jeremic invited an EU mission to come to Belgrade and see that Serbia is fully committed to co @-@ operation .
Betting on Greece takes courage , as the debt @-@ crushed country struggles to lure believers .
Ahmetaj says that if they want to compete with Serbian products , Kosovo producers need to work on more better quality .
" When I was a child , my father and I took to the streets to play the drum in order to wake people up .
The loan approved Thursday has a maturity of 17 years , including a five @-@ year grace period , the Bank 's statement said .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 10 / 01 / 12
He dismissed Tihic 's assurances the new units would respect " geographical , historical and economic principles " rather than " entity lines . "
In 2001 , the ethnic Albanian National Liberation Army destroyed the 14th century St. Atanasius Macedonian Orthodox Church in Leshok . [ Reuters ]
The slander trial against five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor ended on Sunday ( May 27th ) with a Libyan court dismissing the charges against the medics , who already face death sentences for allegedly infecting 426 Libyan children with the virus that causes AIDS .
Firefighters arrived only four minutes after the alarm , but the victims had already succumbed and the crowd was racing from the club .
" But nothing can remove the impression that the initial impetus came as a result of conflict between political , business and other circles in the DPS , " she added .
Mentor Vrajolli , senior researcher in the Kosovo Centre for Security Studies , says such allegations are serious , greatly damaging the image of the Kosovo police .
Diego Maradona and Emir Kusturica at the Cannes Film Festival . [ Getty Images ]
Brazil earned the right to keep the original Jules Rimet Trophy after its third World Cup victory in 1970 .
" This is a separate issue from the reforms , and the [ European ] Commission assessment is done on the basis on the reforms . "
Tarhan lives in constant fear of arrest .
During a meeting in Helsinki , the two officials agreed that bilateral economic co @-@ operation could be boosted .
Representatives of the EU and the Contact Group -- Britain , France , Germany and Russia -- also participated in the highly tense negotiations at the US air base .
With their interactive driving simulator project , Drive On , the students ranked among the six finalists that competed in the Microsoft @-@ sponsored Imagine Cup 2007 held in Seoul , South Korea .
" The reasons that we suggested this amendment are related to human rights . "
Participants presented the latest technological improvements in telecommunications , video games , digital music and robotics .
" A cyber attack can bring a country down without a single soldier having to cross its borders ; and it is no exaggeration to state that cyber attacks have become a new form of permanent , low @-@ level warfare , " says NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen .
The criminal charges Dodik and his alleged co @-@ conspirators face reportedly stem from the lucrative contract for building the RS government building in Banja Luka , which some journalists accuse Dodik of awarding to friends .
According to the ministry of defence , they are not standard black boxes , but instruments that will provide precise information in a very short time .
Dean of the Philosophy Faculty Ramush Mavriqi says his faculty is in better shape than others due to recent investments to expand the capacity of classes , received through international support .
Do you think this boycott is productive ?
Two countries -- Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia -- were not invited due to their non @-@ recognition of Kosovo as an independent state .
The court 's decision " was the only possible one , " said Beta news agency 's Ivan Cvejic . [ Igor Jovanovic / SETimes ]
" Jazz music is a type of music which can be tiresome if you do not like it , " says fan Gordan Kalajdjiev .
" They charge us inappropriately high fees , yet we learn from out @-@ dated textbooks which we additionally pay for .
The government , however , stands firm behind the pledge .
The new government will also address the necessary issues for EU reforms .
The preacher of the Uskudar district of Istanbul , Omer Faruk Senturk , argues that it is more a traditional belief than a Quranic verse that women should not go to the mosque .
It bars Turkish women from wearing headscarves in campuses and public office .
This would mean significant financial damage for their fleet .
It is , however , up to the municipalities to do that , " said the director of the ministry 's tourism department , Bujar Kuqi .
As part of his visit , Brammertz will also attend a regional conference on war crimes on the island of Brijuni .
" This decision sends a clear message to the Gaddafi regime : We are determined to continue our operation to protect the people of Libya , " he said .
For example , a couple planning a brief holiday on the Croatian coast will now pay at least 35 euros to use the Slovenian freeway .
The list of demands they submitted Wednesday called for the minimum wage to be increased from its current level of around 145 euros to 176 euros per month in 2010 and to 310 euros per month in 2014 , and for an improvement of the salary scales under the unitary pay law for the public sector .
Three new members have been elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina 's tripartite presidency .
Candidates for the Council of Ministers will no longer need approval from Valentin Inzko .
" Twitter protects my privacy more than Facebook , and this is the reason why I use it more .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 04 / 04 / 12
Diplomatic Diary : Germany backs Turkey 's EU bid
Albania to privatise three state @-@ owned companies this year
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 25 / 11 / 11
The research uncovered that predominantly male and female professions and ministries still exist .
Chief of General Staff General Yasar Buyukanit said , " There was no change in [ the military 's ] view of secularism .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic was in Finland on Monday ( October 18th ) , where he met with counterpart Alexander Stubb .
The situation cleared up somewhat by mid @-@ February , although it was still far from ideal .
The 50th international theatre festival ( MESS ) opened on Sunday ( October 17th ) in Sarajevo under the motto " forever young . "
It is , according to superstition , a risky time to go out after dusk or to get married .
Kosovo 's Albanians -- the province 's majority population -- differ in their views of what the final status of Kosovo will be .
The old interior ministry building in central Pristina will become the new Kosovo interior ministry headquarters . [ Getty Images ]
On Tuesday , Greece characterised the suit as an effort to prevent resolution of the two countries ' 17 @-@ year @-@ old name dispute .
Berisha , 42 , was among them .
" Wind energy itself is a much worse choice for our country than solar energy , especially in the south . "
Other cities to host matches of the 24 teams are Zadar , Split , Osijek , Varazdin , Porec and Pula .
US Ambassador to Zagreb James Foley , who accompanied Josipovic during his tour , told HINA that the president had " long and fruitful meetings " with both Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton .
" The concentration of gainers in Southeast and Eastern Europe testified to the galvanising effect of the EU accession process on the fight against corruption , " the report says .
Lajcak is due to brief the UN Security Council about the current political and security situation in BiH on Thursday .
Reiterating their belief that the continuation of regionally balanced enlargement is an essential element of NATO 's ongoing transformation , the ministers encouraged NATO 's heads of state and government to reaffirm the " open door " policy .
" This is an important moment for us .
It promises voters a fast track European integration , major investments in infrastructure and a higher living standard .
The Cenacolo Community Centre in southern BiH is run by Italian Catholic Sister Elvira Petrozzi .
Mesic also suggested that other military property be turned over to civil authorities for economic purposes .
Initialing it means that the text has been settled and will not incorporate any essential changes .
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Driving home the point , Malovic spoke in front of about 30 luxury cars -- Porsches , Audis and BMWs -- seized by the authorities .
" Will they have more jobs ? " Repic asks .
Working with them was an Israeli doctor , Hoshe Harel , who was responsible for recruiting the " donors . "
The leaders agreed to enhance bilateral co @-@ operation in security , economy and education .
Hungarian parties in Serbia say the measure is unfair because it affects even those Hungarians who were mobilised against their will , or who did not commit any crimes .
" Online , I can express much more loudly and forcefully a number of views and opinions that my teaching profession demands I keep silent about . "
A fourth painting , Landscape , also by Mondrian , was dropped by the thief during a pursuit by a guard in the pre @-@ dawn heist on Tuesday ( January 10th ) .
The accord led to constitutional changes introducing the so @-@ called Badinter Principle .
" Many parents cannot rely on their own extended families for support , as pensions are now meager .
EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn also rejected the possibility of a Greek debt restructuring in comments Thursday , saying the Union does not see this as " an option . "
Politicians believe such a development would be dangerous for Serbia 's negotiating position on Kosovo .
But how exactly this gift should be used has become the focus of a bitter feud that may have repercussions far beyond its wooded , mountainous slopes in the northeastern Turkish province of Rize .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 22 / 04 / 08
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan asked Iran to resume gas exports to Turkey last week . [ Getty Images ]
A three @-@ day International Tourism Fair wrapped up on Tuesday ( January 19th ) in Ohrid , Macedonia .
Three Guantanamo detainees returned to BiH
" The EU has no idea how to use the stick and carrot in Kosovo and Serbia , so it needs to adopt a concrete policy without which Pristina and Belgrade have difficulties moving forward . "
An Albanian woman works in a field of grapes , in the village of Zejmen near the city of Lezha , some 60km from Tirana .
If the other participants do not agree to this , it would pull out of the project in twelve months .
As for Kosovo , Steinberg made it clear that the United States is not pushing Serbia to extend recognition .
While he appeared to have no doubts about Kosovo 's eventual independence , Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa told reporters in Ljubljana on Monday ( January 7th ) -- a week after his country assumed the rotating EU presidency -- that it remains unclear how exactly the province 's status will be determined .
People increasingly complain of Erdogan 's authoritarian tendencies and alleged corruption , " Daphne McCurdy , senior research associate at the Washington @-@ based Project on Middle East Democracy , told SETimes .
" Because of her and a small number of people similar to her , today we are not starting from zero .
" Tests conducted until now on the weapons found around Athens have not been matched to terrorist activity , " the police said in a statement .
At the beginning of October , Albanian Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto met with his Macedonian counterpart Nikola Popovski , telling him the census results would mirror reality and that Macedonians and all minorities would be permitted to declare what they are .
People start gathering around noon and the place is crowded for as long as there is daylight .
Prosecutors in Bulgaria have launched probes against several former ministers and heads of state agencies over their alleged involvement in corruption , embezzlement or other wrongdoings .
For Moanta , the new campaign -- despite questions about its origin -- catches the very essence of what Romania has to offer .
The Croatian government is preparing a new strategy to promote the benefits of NATO membership .
This is also a way to demonstrate that we care for the future , " she said .
They had earlier thought the area a cemetery for the poor .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 02 / 04 / 09
For more than four decades , poets from around the world -- including Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners -- have celebrated their art along the shores of Lake Ohrid .
Serbian authorities issued a warrant for him last year , but were thwarted by his dual citizenship , Serbian and Bosnian .
The fair , in late April , was held at the Palexpo facilities in Geneva .
That was sweet payback for losing to Ukraine 1 @-@ 0 in Athens four years ago , a result which kept Greece out of the World Cup in Rehhagel 's homeland .
Protesting the Serbian regime 's policies , tens of thousands of Kosovo Albanians took part in riots that erupted in early 1990 .
Regional literature was the theme at a weekend event .
Political dialogue between the government and the party was launched in April , in hopes that difficulties are overcome and DUI returns to the institutions .
" I think the situation regarding passports , license plates and railways will soon normalise , because those are not issues that cannot yield solutions , " she said .
Nevertheless , the DPA sided with the government Thursday .
The local elections and the way they were held have been disputed as well .
We , in turn , will have to present two counter arguments .
Under the agreement , starting in January , salaries of public servants will be harmonised with inflation .
" Our government and the Israeli government have worked to build a legal framework on economic co @-@ operation .
The target was one of the Montenegrin Telecom T @-@ com hosting servers .
" The deployment has started , the first elements left last week , " the French general and former KFOR commander told the AFP in a telephone interview from New York .
However , Romanian Academic Society justice expert Laura Stefan told SETimes that she does not believe the verdict will have an impact on the EU , but it will send a message to domestic politicians .
" Through them , Albania hopes to join the nations with whom they share the common values of democracy , rule of law and free market economy . "
During his visit , Jeremic met with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , EU security chief Javier Solana , Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg and Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt .
The blueprint includes establishing an independent authority to investigate cases of alleged torture against Kurds , as well as measures to ease current restrictions on the use of the Kurdish language .
Doctors and patients fault Serbia 's legal environment and insist the country must adopt a law akin to Croatia 's .
The former energy exporter is now planning a new nuclear power station about 250km northeast of Sofia .
The European Film Academy ( EFA ) named Bosnian director Danis Tanovic as its ambassador on November 17th .
Organisers say they are committed to further developing , modernising and enriching the content of the event , despite the difficulties of the period of transition which the region has undergone .
Celebrations included folk song and dance performances , theatre performances , various competitions and exhibitions .
SETimes : What is the current stage of defence reform and what are the key steps that should now follow ?
" It is of concern that the meetings don 't give results , " said High Representative Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling .
Milososki welcomed Austria 's proposal , stressing that Macedonia " is ready to continue talks with Greece . "
He expressed hope that the programme will continue in other areas of the world .
Another demonstrator , Podgorica resident Milena Vukeljic , 27 , told SETimes " I 'm not protesting today because of the politicians or tycoons or bills for electricity .
" Due to circumstances on the ground , UNMIK will not be able to organise local elections in Kosovo , " UNMIK chief Farid Zarif 's office said in a statement .
During this time he cannot play the role of representative of the people because his movement is limited and at present the Assembly shall have 119 MPs instead of 120 .
After the extradition , the DSS ministers left the Djindjic government .
Some worry that Erdogan 's planned third bridge over the Bosphorus , as well as his recently unveiled project for a canal joining the Black Sea and Marmara Sea could decimate forest outside Istanbul , jeopardizing the city 's main fresh water source .
The big consumers that are directly connected to the electricity network will remain so .
Urging the two governments to move from the adoption of laws to implementation , the EC outlined further measures they should take .
It relates the history of the Kosovo railway and the transitions it has faced .
Israel won 't apologise for the deadly flotilla raid , vows President Shimon Peres .
The 1990s was a turbulent decade in Serbia , where schools were often closed due to the dangers of war , or less ominmous teacher strikes .
Other experts and analysts believe that the Eurobonds would be a key element of steps to resolve the debt crisis in the eurozone , but stressed the need for additional measures .
The group is outlawed in Turkey , and is listed as a terrorist organisation by both the EU and the United States .
Many in the country wonder why the post @-@ communist Romanian leadership is made of many former communist dignitaries , and why the Securitate 's archives are not fully accessible .
Central bank governors from Greece , Macedonia , Romania , Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Bulgaria and Cyprus gathered in Thessaloniki on Monday ( February 11th ) to sign a memorandum of understanding on co @-@ operation in the control of the banking sector in Southeast Europe .
" It always was our position in the council that if there is a collateral setup , Austria will participate , " Harald Waiglein , a spokesman for Austria 's finance ministry , told the AP .
" Before the ratification , the Czech Republic must at least negotiate a similar exemption , " Klaus said .
The report cites a " lack of resources and endemic corruption " as being among the key factors that continue to hamper Tirana 's efforts to fight drug trafficking .
Romania , along with Bulgaria , Cyprus , Greece , Malta and Poland , is in the group of six other EU nations in a so @-@ called " visa waiver road map " process , aimed at allowing them to meet the criteria for winning visa exemptions .
Responding to a question whether Russia had ever bought any other oil company for a lower price , the Russian minister said , " OK , don 't sell if it 's too cheap , you estimated , you gave a price and we said that we accept . "
Recent polls suggest , however , the DSS , the NS and the NP could all have difficulties surpassing the 5 % threshold for entering parliament if elections occurred today .
The works of 20 Croatian architects who won or participated in international architecture contests in 2006 are on display .
Access to the site was still restricted at the end of 2008 .
The early February arrests in Europe came after complaints by Turkey in recent months that the United States was not doing enough to counter the PKK militants operating from the Kurdish region in northern Iraq .
He has ordered an audit of its financial activities , implying they were wasteful .
That 's where the bureau of metrology comes in , the agency in Macedonia that determines weights and measurements on everything from canned goods to cars .
However , one thing is for sure : at that time , Yugoslavia used to produce around 100 aeroplanes , 500 train cars , 100 tanks per year .
Top Serbian and EU representatives signed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , the first step by Western Balkan countries towards full integration with the EU , in Luxembourg on Tuesday ( April 29th ) .
" ArcelorMittal regrets it had to make such a decision and will continue to co @-@ operate closely with trade unions , " the company said .
Unemployment in Greece rises to unprecedented levels .
Earlier this month , the initiative gained a powerful supporter - Bulgarian football star Hristo Stoichkov .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn joined a chorus of top diplomats of the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's members in hailing the success of Tadic 's camp and signalled Brussels ' readiness to support Serbia 's faster progress in the accession process .
Meanwhile , political stability -- a precursor to investment -- is likely to increase following resolution of the Kosovo status issue , expected in the coming months .
He called on the cabinet to accept " responsibility for the lost time and suffered damage " for failing to reach a compromise with Greece , labeling its members " traitors and foreign mercenaries . "
Nikolic : Currently , I am satisfied .
Greek Deputy Culture Minister George Orfanos was in London on Thursday ( April 26th ) .
Project Serbia will collect amateur pictures of Serbia , taken with mobile phones , and will run for the next four months .
De Hoop Scheffer told reporters he would be sending his deputy , Claudio Bisogniero , to Sarajevo soon .
That amounts to nothing but a ghetto .
They discussed the chances of launching a visa @-@ free regime between the two countries .
About 46 % of the respondents said they are unhappy with education in the country .
Enacting both ideas would raise the number of deputies from 120 to 133 .
Serbia celebrates statehood and military
Also in science news : Serbia and France sign a youth mobility agreement , and Greek archaeologists unearth a 3rd century find .
Only a few days later , there was another serious incident a football match in Serbia , when ultra nationalist backers of the Belgrade club Rad taunted the visiting team Novi Pazar , hurling ethnic insults and praising the Srebrenica massacre .
By Envesa Hodzic @-@ Kovac for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 26 / 11 / 08
Glover : ODIHR in previous reports recommended the introduction of a form of voter identification that is not open to abuse , as well as a modernised civil registry .
During a visit to Skopje , the Bulgarian prime minister urged Macedonia to settle its name dispute with Greece .
An image of the 15th @-@ century Tailors " Bridge , located in Dakovica , Albania , is part of the exhibit . [ Samir Karahoda ]
" Structural reform of public sectors , and especially public services , should have had a more prominent role . "
DPS demanded that its coalition partners pledge never to recognise an independent Kosovo .
EULEX police in front of a Kosovo police station . [ Reuters ]
Along with other performers , Santana performed some of his biggest hits .
The first edition of the Month of Romanian Photography opened in Oradea on Monday ( January 4th ) .
Pristina wants to avoid a repeat of that problem by going around the mountains in the Qafa e Duhles area , Limaj said last month .
Suspected vehicles can be monitored via satellite by the system , which also can also establish secure direct connections among all police stations .
The number of Libyans who have fled their country since exceeded 3,500 people , he said .
UNMIK will stay on in Kosovo in accordance with UN Resolution 1244 , but will rethink its competencies after a new constitution goes into force , UN peacekeeping chief Jean @-@ Marie Guehenno said .
Although the government has made some effort to combat human trafficking , it has failed to comply with minimum standards , while serious institutional gaps remain , the report concludes .
Croatia 's 2001 census showed the population actually shrank by 2.6 % .
Designed for classroom use , the cable @-@ free Earthwalk laptops feature waterproof keyboard protectors , wireless internet and remote long @-@ life batteries .
Russia 's offer is still valid , Borisov said , but stressed that the project will not be realised without a European strategic investor .
It remains to be seen whether the government 's initiative will succeed where others have failed .
" But still , I expect this government to show us our economic sacrifice has not been in vain .
The Albanian side , meanwhile , has okayed it .
High Court of Bijelo Polje Judge Gorica Djalovic said that it has been difficult to gather evidence and hear all the witnesses in the case , because some of them are in Kosovo and Serbia .
A Kosovo " at peace with itself and honoured by others [ is ] the vision of President Rugova .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 20 / 10 / 08
Also in business news : Bulgaria and Romania plan to build two hydropower plants .
Berisha said that the current customs fee will stop being applied , which the Albanian Customs Director Flamur Gjymishka confirmed .
The prime minister also said that the government could veto Macedonia 's EU and NATO membership if bilateral disputes between the two countries go unresolved .
It 's not just Europe , the Americas and China , Japan or South Korea .
The commissioner indicated earlier that visa restrictions Serbian travellers to the EU currently face could be lifted as early as next year , after all the necessary requirements are met , notably the introduction of biometric passports .
The agency will continue collaborating with EU institutions to exchange information on food safety standards .
The Skopje neighborhood of Shuto Orizari is Europe 's first Roma municipality and the only one in the world where the Roma language is official .
It was the largest of several recent demonstrations arranged in support of press freedom in Turkey .
" We [ Kosovo ] are a state , and any other idea is in vain , " Sejdiu said .
But according to SAA and other documents , Croatia should complete the liberalisation of its real estate markets by 2009 .
By Justin Vela for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 24 / 02 / 11
Ukraine rejected Moscow 's proposed 2009 price of 188 euros per 1,000 cubic metres of gas , proposing 151 euros per 1,000 cubic metres if Moscow would pay higher transit fees for sending gas to Europe via Ukraine .
Romanian EULEX members are charged with cigarette and alcohol smuggling . [ Getty Images ]
( Various sources -- 16 / 03 / 10 @-@ 23 / 03 / 10 )
" I have said while I 'm here that the rhetoric is not helpful , that it is disturbing to Americans who are trying to do our best to maintain an even relationship , " US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin just outside Moscow .
While he described them as a " grand slam " for Bulgaria at the time , critics have repeatedly accused him and the former Socialist @-@ led cabinet of having increased the country 's energy dependence on Russia .
The Italian clothier will employ 2,700 people in Nis .
The EU flotilla will include six warships and three reconnaissance planes , with a total crew of 1,200 .
Incumbent Pula Mayor Boris Miletic has reportedly tried an innovative way to motivate voters .
Bosnian Serb leaders and their Bosniak counterparts have been sharply at odds .
We know what it means to be always on alert .
On Thursday ( June 25th ) , Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki said he sees the possibility of fresh momentum .
Bosnian Serb politicians , first and foremost , are adamant about preserving a Serb @-@ dominated entity .
" With the removal of all remaining highly enriched uranium from Serbia , we are one step closer to achieving US President Barack Obama 's goal of securing vulnerable nuclear material around the world , " NNSA Administrator Thomas D 'Agostino noted .
Shakespeare 's " Twelfth Night , " directed by Silviu Purcarete of Romania , was presented by the Marin Sorescu National Theatre in Craiova at the Bosnian National Theatre in Zenica on the second day of the event .
Serbia : 11 years after Milosevic
The increased demand suggests a reviving economy , demonstrated by the re @-@ activation of plants and factories .
" The quicker that we accept a crisis is here , the sooner we will recover , " said Finance Minister Diana Dragutinovic .
" Turkey has said recently that it has a particular mission as a country that is strategically located in @-@ between the Middle East and Europe .
Before the extra votes were included , incumbent Edi Rama of the Socialist Party had been leading by ten votes .
Istanbul will host the International UFO and New Age Congress . [ Getty Images ]
EU fund promotes cross @-@ border co @-@ operation
So far , more than 9,000 refugees have crossed the border into Turkey .
" We expect Greece , as an EU and NATO member , to start fulfilling the European Commission 's recommendations , " Gruevski wrote .
" I don 't know why Mladic 's lawyer chose to manipulate the public in this manner , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted the minister as saying .
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) will lend Bosnia and Herzegovina 16.5m euros to finance the widening of two key road sections running through Sarajevo -- sections of the 12th Transversal Road and Southern Longitudinal Road .
Greece and Italy inked an agreement on Wednesday ( January 31st ) that envisions the acceleration of work on a natural gas pipeline connecting the two countries , which should carry Azerbaijani gas via Turkey to Western markets .
But others dispute this theory , claiming links instead between Albanians and the ancient Thracians or Dacians .
Those that look to stirring up troubles do not like us very much .
Patrikios , who barely survived being killed by collaborators during WWII and was exiled to an island for three years after the Greek Civil War in 1946 because of his Leftist ideals , said he was glad so many showed up at the event .
" All the country 's institutions have new tasks , " he told his cabinet Tuesday , citing defence , the economy , public order , diplomacy , education , culture and the environment as areas requiring work .
A local mobster was shot dead in a café in an apparent faceoff among rival gangs .
" Somebody who presents himself as the leader of the largest opposition party has to have responsibility , " said Slobodan Homen , the government 's media relations co @-@ ordinator .
Belgrade 's latest move in its strategy regarding Kosovo has triggered heated debate .
As agreed under Dayton , the country consists of two entities -- the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) and Republika Srpksa . [ File ]
They claim it favours Bosnian Serbs and is not in the interest of Bosniaks and Croats .
A monument to Rocky Balboa , the legendary on @-@ screen boxer played by Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone , was unveiled in the small town of Zitiste , in the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina .
Starting on Monday ( September 12th ) , SETimes readers will have a new option when it comes to coverage of developments in Turkey .
De Hoop Scheffer voiced hope that Saturday 's meeting would be " positive " and pave the way for a Security Council resolution on Kosovo 's final status .
The global crisis is not a chance but a threat to our economy , " the president said .
" They come , they buy their things , and they return to the camp . "
There were those who grumbled , but in the end , all helped me to shop .
Draft resolution offers more time for Belgrade @-@ Pristina talks
Greece 's growing jobless ranks face benefit cuts , longer lines
Bulgaria and Romania were the bloc 's worst performers with a rate of 1.3 % each , behind Greece with 1.9 % .
" During 2011 , exports reached over 28m euros , with an increase of 90.8 % as compared to 2010 .
A call to lift the ban on headscarves in universities as part of the new constitution has the opposition accusing the ruling AKP of trying to erode secular traditions .
A preliminary agreement under the US Visa Waiver Programme was among the deals signed during Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev 's three @-@ day official visit to the United States , which ended on Wednesday .
Mladen Radojevic won gold , while other four high school students won bronze medals .
Only a few of the cases have ended in convictions .
I don 't think there is much hope for them , " she told SETimes .
Kurdish deputies , however , have already expressed various reservations about the agreement .
It was ranked higher than a number of EU countries , including Slovenia , the Slovak Republic , Latvia , Lithuania , Bulgaria , Poland and Romania .
He already has a plant for casting plastic parts , but the new machine will enable him to recycle plastic bottles , crates and other plastic refuse in BiH , and produce completely new products .
Up to now , though , most had to do so illegally .
SETimes : In the story , Dimitris asks his colleague Giorgos what would happen ... " if one day we published the newspaper with everything we know and truly believe , even with no proof , about all the key [ people ] in sports ? " Is this something you 've been thinking about for a long time ?
" It is obvious that the international community , especially the EU , has to find new ways of approaching Bosnia , " Latal said .
Thousands of cases involving payment delinquencies and power theft are choking the court system . [ Reuters ]
" When I started being curious about the figures this whole thing started to go strange .
The arrest of the head of a task force against corruption -- on corruption charges of his own -- is a significant setback for Kosovo 's efforts to operate a government that can earn the trust of its citizens , analysts said .
Pliva , s regional leader in the industry , has more than 80 years of tradition behind it .
The US report also highlighted that besides separatists , Islamist terror continues to be one of the major security concerns for Turkey .
" We are close to an agreement on final status .
" I 'm not from Serbia , I 'm Dutch but I 'm rooting for Serbia , " he said .
The draft bill defines general and special cases of discrimination and envisions the creation of a representative for the protection of equality , whom members of the public will be able to contact if they experience discrimination .
According to NBS Governor Radovan Jelasic , inflation stood at 6.5 % , lower than the projected 9.3 % .
" Everyone should weigh their words very carefully .
Although the series ended last year , the drama continued off @-@ screen after a real @-@ life romance blossomed between the leading couple , Halit Ergenc and Berguzar Korel .
UNMIK authorities re @-@ asserted control Tuesday ( February4th ) over a rail line between Zvecan and Leshak in the northern part of Kosovo .
The Serbian town of Jagodina has undergone many changes since its conception in 1399 .
The first funds came from the US Department of State .
The EU gave Bosnian political leaders until October 15th to reach a deal on police reform , in order for the country 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the 27 @-@ nation bloc to be signed by the end of this year .
Turkish swimmer Cenk Devrim Ulusoy set a new world free diving record on Sunday ( October 26th ) .
As of 2014 , Category 2 workers , ranging from those involved in hazardous productions to public transport drivers , and ballet dancers and circus performers , will be able to retire at the age of 53 for women and 58 for men .
We will not surrender ; we will not cheat , " Milanovic said on Saturday .
Bloggers from the region gathered on October 9th and 10th in Novi Sad , Serbia to attend the BlogOpen 2010 conference .
Without the money , Greece wouldn 't have been able to pay its workers or pensioners , nor meet a 14.2 billion euros loan payment on March 20th .
Shoes abound in Podgorica . [ File ]
" Irene Melikoff , who received many awards for her contribution to improving [ the ] Turkish language and culture , will always be remembered with respect and will continue to live through her rich work , " Gul said .
The solution the UN envoy for the Kosovo status talks is expected to propose later this month will outline a gradual path towards statehood , according to reports Tuesday ( October 31st ) .
The average salary in Serbia is about 376 euros , with inflation of 8.1 % .
The package also includes a bank recapitalisation plan approved earlier , under which European banks will be required to keep a minimum capital buffer of 9 % , forcing them to find an additional 106 billion euros by June 2012 .
Also this week : Greece 's Melina Mercouri is honoured at the Alexandria Library in Athens , and AC Milan wins the 52nd European Cup Champions ' League .
According to Goshev , the public will have a more difficult time obtaining credit this year , even via their credit cards .
He also noted that a working group would be formed to ensure the programme 's success .
Additionally , the Public Revenues Office will start to investigate the origin of property of the arrested operators .
Greece criticised Macedonia on Tuesday ( November 18th ) for instituting proceedings against it before the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) , accusing Skopje of seeking to further delay a solution to their long @-@ running name dispute .
It particularly wants to see convictions in high profile corruption cases .
Bozidar Pankretic , chairman of the Committee for Agriculture and Forestry , argues that the new export quota should not be less than the amount of sugar produced on 30,000 hectares of land .
In October 1992 , he became commander of the Split Operative Zone of the Croatian Army , later renamed the Split Military District , and held that post until March 1996 .
Aside from this case , there are two open cases in Montenegro 's courts : Kaludjerski Laz and Bukovica .
" The Bosnian Constitution is clear about all property of the former Socialist Republic of BiH passing on to BiH .
It has been amplified by the revival of " economic patriotism " in the major EU member states , a force which seems to contradict the very principles with the bloc has been so earnest about imposing on would @-@ be members .
Strapped companies are laying off workers and consumption has dropped , as people are forced to curb their spending amidst economic uncertainty .
" We have to show with our conduct that we are deserving citizens of our country , Macedonia , and are ready to sacrifice our narrower party or ethnic interests for the sake of the country 's stability , peace and the well @-@ being of the citizens , " Democratic Reconstruction of Macedonia party President Ljiljana Popovska told SETimes .
SETimes : What is your assessment of the political situation in the Balkan countries , specifically in Albania , Kosovo , Serbia , Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ?
The Serbian government has not taken an official stand on the monitors , but Interior Minister Ivica Dacic says that all " open issues in Sandzak should be resolved through talks . "
In addition to Karadzic and Mladic , the group includes Goran Hadzic , indicted for crimes in Croatia , Vlastimir Djordjevic , charged with crimes against Kosovo Albanians , and Stojan Zupljanin , indicted for crimes against Bosnian Croats and Muslims .
" In the legal cases at ICJ , it is the responsibility of the ICJ to establish which evidence it will examine and which documents it will request .
The European Commission 's new report on Bulgaria 's progress in judicial reform and the fight against organised crime and corruption shows that the country is on the right track , Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said .
" All this means that we may not go back to the old growth path , that potential output may be lower than it was before the crisis . "
Turkey 's national football team made the top ten and ranked tenth in the FIFA World Rankings for December .
New production is expected to start by the end of this year .
A unique university endoscopy centre opened at the Pleven Medical University in Bulgaria .
Although the Kosovo issue is painful for Serbia , the time has come to acknowledge reality and focus efforts related to the region 's common strategic goals , Montenegro 's foreign minister says .
Macedonian volunteer medical teams went in the field as well , " Sulejman told SETimes .
This is the nature of rule of law .
Mercedes @-@ Benz has not stopped selling cars to the Kosovo government , Remington said .
" I want to believe the investigation will be unbiased , despite the fact that there is already some pessimism , since the man who was appointed is potentially someone the Serbs do not trust , " he was quoted as telling Serbia 's Tanjug news agency .
Nevertheless , the PSD leadership stopped short of punishing the party 's founding father and honorary president , Ion Iliescu .
She won the French Open and spent 12 weeks as No. 1 on the World Tennis Association ( WTA ) list .
Speaking at Thursday 's joint press conference with Tariceanu , Gyurcsany said Hungary plans to partially open its labour market to Romanians after their country joins the EU .
" I call the leaders of the region to be more courageous , " said Kosor .
With a total of 40m euros in investments and loans , Albania plans to modernise its biggest port .
According to Ristanovic , there is an average of one inspector for every 1,100 employees .
" Papandreou has a much more global outlook and wants a bigger role [ for Greece ] in the EU , " political analyst Giorgos Kyrtsos said on Monday .
Urging Libyan authorities " to take the necessary measures to review and annul the death sentence , " the MEPs said this would help meet the requirements for the continuation of the common policy of engagement with the oil @-@ rich country .
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic ( centre , with Serbian President Boris Tadic ( left ) and EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ) initialed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement in Brussels on November 7th . [ Getty Images ]
Gorazde 's population is poor and households subsist mainly by farming and breeding cattle . [ AFP ]
" We have a dialogue through a third party between Pristina and Belgrade , the third party being the chief of UNMIK , and that is already a positive step , " he said .
They noted that Kosovo Serbs have shown loyalty to Serbia by overwhelmingly denouncing Pristina institutions in a recent non @-@ binding referendum , according to local media reports .
Industry officials insist the government should consider ways to boost the sector .
" We want democracy , " said a Syrian man who is being treated in the Antakya state hospital .
Sanader tabled a new proposal Thursday , offering BiH a most favoured nation status in Ploce .
The RS government " must understand that when it makes an agreement , it must honour it . "
" It is clear that Bosnia and Herzegovina does not function in a proper way .
Serbian President Boris Tadic , Croatia 's Ivo Josipovic and the members of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's tripartite presidency agreed at a meeting near Sarajevo on Friday ( February 3rd ) that their countries should strengthen economic ties to overcome the global financial crisis .
Speculation swirls as to what sparked Sanader 's move .
" It is a challenge to deal with changing governments , but the business environment is good and getting better .
" Today 's elections dictate to the government that it continue to pursue its strategy , and this is the course we will follow until the 2008 ( national ) elections , " the prime minister said .
The race ahead of the November 25th parliamentary elections is in a dead heat , according to the latest polls .
With no end in sight for the two @-@ year @-@ old euro crisis , the question now is can the EU survive it while remaining united ?
Serbian @-@ based FoNet says Srecko Martinovic was a Kosovo police officer .
" We decided to do business with government institutions ... only through direct transactions in a number of countries , including Kosovo , " Daimler AG Communications Senior Manager for Integrity and Legal Affairs Ute Wuest von Vellberg said .
Croatia , Slovenia submit border arbitration agreement to UN
The Lukina Jama cave is the deepest in Croatia . [ EU ]
Security expert Professor Mahir Kaynak said the cost of the two @-@ decade @-@ long fight against the PKK exceeds 75 billion euros .
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms , representing primarily the country 's Turkish minority , was third with 14 % .
But MOC bishops insist on an auto cephalic church under its own constitutional name .
We 've been through real days of hunger and I hope my grandchildren don 't come to that , " she told SETimes .
In 2006 , the national carrier JAT gained a monopoly at the airport , making airline service infrequent and uncompetitive .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( left ) and Interior Minister Besir Atalay ( right ) speak to reporters in Ankara on Tuesday ( July 1st ) . [ Getty Images ]
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 10 / 10 / 11
The biggest of them -- finding and keeping a job -- is a global phenomenon .
CoE urges Kosovo institutions to accelerate election of ombudsman
" And I think that far more important than what I said is what they will do in the coming days and weeks , " Steinberg told reporters at Albania 's Rinas Airport , before leaving the country .
In BiH , prosecutors accused 18 people of trafficking Albanians to Western Europe .
The wire is scheduled to come down by early March .
" One of the three conditions of Turkey 's full membership in the EU is solving the problem of the real estate of Thracian refugees . "
Parliament passes new electoral code in Albania
Kosovo State Prosecutor Ismet Kabashi . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 11 / 08 / 11
Speaking to reporters Monday , Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said the ruling coalition had agreed that EU membership was more important than the implementation of ZERP at this time .
In response to a growing elderly population , Macedonia 's government is in the process of creating a legal framework to govern elderly services and encourage the establishment of private nursing homes .
" The banking sector praises the initiative because it eases the process of obtaining housing , " he said , adding that it also eases the process of doing business for the banking sector as well .
Hence , we as a country continue to build our reforms and strategic interest as part of the wide democratic community .
The figure increased by 16 % from 2002 to 2006 , the association noted , quoting a survey by the Diabetes Department of the General Hospital of Nikaia , in Piraeus .
Republika Srpska ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik arrived in Russia on Friday ( June 6th ) to participate in the three @-@ day International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg .
General Erhard Drews : The situation remains volatile and needs continued close monitoring .
The project , which began in 2005 , provides convenient drop @-@ off points ( in four cities so far ) for used bottles that can later be recycled .
" Turks believe that economic integration helps overcome political differences . "
Osmani said the agreement launches the IT process in the country 's public health care system , which aims to integrate all public health institutions in a central database .
Ivica and Janica trained together .
It was the fragmentation of the centre @-@ right that allowed the AKP to conquer two @-@ thirds of the seats in parliament in 2002 , even though it only received 34 % of the vote .
He is director of the NGO Centre for Policy Studies .
One should not expect The Netherlands to allow Serbia to become a membership candidate without Mladic in The Hague , or at least , a very positive report by Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz , " the analyst told SETimes .
" A young fellow , also a rail worker , called me to help his colleagues .
Romanian students won two gold medals , as well as one bronze , at the International Geography Olympiad held in Taiwan from July 29th to Wednesday ( August 4th ) .
A third defendant , Miroslav Radic , was acquitted .
He was also quoted as telling Jeremic that Serbia could join the EU in 2018 , which would coincide with Bulgaria 's first @-@ ever presidency of the bloc and the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Kosovo 's young will be crucial to building the future , Mauring says .
EULEX and Kosovo police jointly conducted an investigation into the murder of Kosovo police officer . [ Reuters ]
He promised the money will be approved as soon as possible .
Workers at Hellenic Postbank , which is also on the privatisation list , have announced a 24 @-@ hour strike Tuesday after marching in Athens on Monday . ( Imerisia , Eleftherotypia , Nafthemporiki , Ethnos , Kathimerini - 31 / 05 / 11 )
" The Turks , the Americans and the Iraqis -- including the Iraqi Kurds --share a common enemy in the PKK , " he said .
Sarajevo Canton authorities have pledged to find a suitable location for a new facility , realising a deal would mean lucrative contracts for local pharmaceuticals and laboratories .
The RS government claims the entity is in the category of medium @-@ indebted countries . [ Ljiljana Kovacevic / SETimes ]
During the seventh round of talks in July , the two @-@ day meeting focused on the protection of religious and cultural heritage .
EU holds Western Balkans summit without Serbia
( EurActiv - 11 / 03 / 11 ; Euobserver , The Washington Post , VOA , Telegraph , Jerusalem Post , USA Today , Hungarian EU Presidency website , US Department of Defence - 10 / 03 / 11
Cadikovski : To make a brand out of something requires hard work and a precise vision regarding permanent development . One should have a wide repertoire and be able to present performances for an audience of 2 years old and above .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul wrapped up a three @-@ day official visit to Qatar on Thursday ( February 7th ) .
" Illegal production and their consumption is another dangerous threat . "
Marking the anniversary of the accord , US Ambassador Gillian Milovanovich said Macedonia has made significant progress since 2001 .
Croatian voters will cast their votes in parliamentary elections on December 4th .
With the assistance of SEESAC and the EU , Serbia 's interior ministry destroyed 28,285 surplus and confiscated weapons in 2010 and approximately 27,000 in 2009 .
Serbs in the southern municipality of Strpce may not agree with Kosovo 's self @-@ declared independence , but they hope a stabilized situation will at least bring jobs and better infrastructure .
" At the moment it is crucial to reject the decisions made by HR Inzko and to confirm our decision on referendum , " Sarajevo @-@ based Fena news agency quoted Dodik as saying at the RS parliament 's lengthy and heated debate Monday .
The ministers concluded Serbia made considerable progress in fulfilling political and economic criteria , and advanced dialogue with Kosovo .
The tribunal rejected claims that witnesses who testified in the Haradinaj et al. trial have been killed .
Jointly managed crossings may be part of a solution .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou heads to the Presidential Palace in Athens on Saturday ( November 5th ) . [ Reuters ]
Nikolic , head of the Serbian Progressive Party , vowed that he will refuse both food and liquids .
While the environment is highly damaged , more alarming is the lack of specific interest from relevant institutions , he added .
" I must 've been the eighth or ninth person who jumped , and I think I was the last , " Alec Calhoun , 20 , told reporters .
Although the intensity and duration of the conflicts was different [ from country to country ] , what connects all the countries of the former Yugoslavia is the suffering of people .
" There has definitely been a slowing down , " Alex Afouxenidis , a professor at the University of Peloponnese and sociologist at the National Centre for Social Research in Athens , told SETimes regarding the tepid protest .
" Even if [ the initiative ] is a good move , he is doing it to lie to the people , and most important , it is very late for this , as Tirana is now transfigured . "
The Greek government has launched a new programme to modernise the country 's social insurance and health fund systems . [ Reuters ]
The two ministers signed an agreement on co @-@ operation in education , science and culture .
However , they wrapped up successfully this week after an agreement was added , to the relief of pensioners .
" Valentin Inzko is a senior diplomat with an in @-@ depth knowledge of the Western Balkans and of BiH in particular , " Solana stressed .
The results apparently vindicated Gruevski 's decision -- hotly debated at the time -- to call early elections in hopes of gaining a stronger mandate .
Turkey 's Erdogan visits Georgia
Some , they added , are connected to state security services .
The deal is subject to approval by EU regulatory authorities , which may take several months , says Marfin Investment Group , the owner of Olympic Air .
Economic reforms implemented between April 2006 and June 2007 have allowed Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union to surpass East Asia in terms of ease of doing business , the World Bank said in a new report , released Wednesday ( September 26th ) .
In this case , it means to respect the CEFTA agreement and facilitate the smooth export and import with Kosovo , " Samardzic told SETimes .
In comparison , according to CNADNR figures , out of the 5,868km of European roads , 1,863km are in an acceptable state and 1,086km are in poor condition .
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is building a 22.1m @-@ euro residential complex in the Arapkoy region of northern Cyprus .
Britain voiced hope on Monday that its leadership of the EU Police Mission to Albania over the next three years will help improve the Balkan country 's capacity to fight crime .
She will attend a Croatian @-@ Macedonian business forum .
" Together we brought down the Iron Curtain and I am convinced this can give us the strength for the 21st century , " said Merkel .
On Monday , the country 's top civilian and military officials convened a security summit under the leadership of President Abdullah Gul .
Belgrade has made clear it will not accept the new Kosovo passports .
Her place and home is with us , " 25 @-@ year @-@ old Shpresa Chkiponja , an ethnic Albanian , told SETimes .
This was the beginning of the 43 @-@ month siege that resulted in the deaths of more than 11,000 people in the city and caused countless others to flee .
The previous coach , Slovenian Srecko Katanec , quit after Macedonia lost 4 @-@ 0 to the Netherlands last month .
An IMF mission visiting Macedonia last week praised the country 's progress towards completing the second review under its three @-@ year , $ 75.8m standby arrangement with the Fund .
He and the band have a May 25th semi @-@ final hurdle to pass before they can compete in the 25 @-@ nation Eurovision finals on May 29th .
Employers received a record number of CV 's and applications .
The Nabucco natural gas pipeline project will now include two supply lines at Turkey 's borders with Georgia and Iraq , and will no longer link to Iran , the consortium for the multibillion venture announced on Monday ( August 23rd ) .
At the time , Brankovic was CEO of one of the country 's leading state @-@ owned enterprises , Energoinvest .
We are happy that different people in the world are united around the same ideals that King advocated , " said US Ambassador to BiH Patrick Moon .
It was triggered by a website put up by opposition candidate Ognjen Tadic , which uses a URL that might lead visitors to think it is the official RS presidency site .
" The status of impunity constantly encourages new coups .
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Imer Selmani : The position of New Democracy is clear .
In his indictment , he described the headscarf amendment as one of the main elements showing that the party has a " hidden Islamist agenda . "
Gonul said that Turkey wanted to co @-@ operate with Israel and that the two countries remain allies , making it clear however that their relations would be interest @-@ driven .
Stankovic was visibly excited when the results were announced .
Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party , which won a second mandate in the July parliamentary elections , has promised further engagement with the country 's ethnic Kurds .
Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan viewed the assessment as biased , while Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek described it as " weak and incomplete . "
" Montenegro can be a successful European story , but first of all we have to integrate Montenegrins into Montenegro and then we can talk about [ European , Euro @-@ Atlantic ] integration . "
Greece insists that Macedonia must only be referred to as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ( FYROM ) , the name under which it was admitted into the UN in 1993 , and the name used by most international organisations .
" For Romania , the significance of having installed elements of BMDS on its soil is I think threefold .
Personal computers sales in Romania dropped below 55 % in 2009 , according to a report from the International Data Corporation published on Wednesday ( January 27th ) .
Murad : Be prepared to obtain an excellent education , set goals for yourself , work hard , be the best at what you decide to become and try to leave the world better off than when you entered it .
If you have to earn money to go to school , it is still possible to finish your education , though it may take a little more time .
Their future will depend more and more on the approval of their citizens .
" For a sustained revival , governments need to revisit old issues that have come back to haunt them , " the Bank said , noting that government 's need to become " slimmer and smarter . "
" The fight against corruption and organised crime need to be a top priority of the government , " he said .
Retired Croatian General Ante Gotovina was arrested in December 2005 after four years of evading authorities .
It brought together around 400 government representatives , politicians , EU officials , private sector leaders and senior representatives from think tanks and NGOs to examine the key challenges that confront Europe .
" I wish the lawmakers would be compelled to report before the citizens at the end of each legislature .
Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Huseyin Ozgurgun on Monday ( July 6th ) accused Cypriot President Demetris Christofias of " exploiting " the Republic of Cyprus ' EU membership to pressure Turkey .
The foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Conference ( OIC ) voiced their support for an independent Kosovo at their 36th Ministerial Summit on Monday ( May 25th ) in Damascus , Syria .
He said delivery of the questionnaire opens a new stage in EU @-@ Serbia relations .
The EP Committee on Foreign Affairs has drafted a report on consolidating stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 06 / 10 / 10
Slovenia 's Dimitrij Rupel and UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon met in New York . [ UN ]
Macedonian mobile phone users could see lower prices and better quality service by next summer .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 24 / 09 / 11
Recent arrests and bans are a continuation of a longer historical trajectory .
Turkey 's EU accession talks risk imminent failure due to the Cyprus dispute and France 's opposition to full membership for Turkey .
" Near the end of the campaign the dimension of political partisanship in media becomes very visible , " says the Centre for Independent Journalism 's interim director and head of campaign monitoring , Nadine Gogu .
" I 'm not sure the Franco @-@ German proposal is the best way . "
Serbian Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic said on Monday ( April 26th ) the government will double job creation incentives beginning in May .
Responsibility and a firm decision [ to quit ] helped as well , but I beat drugs only when I started to believe .
Dock workers at the Thessaloniki port hold a demonstration against plans to privatise container terminals . [ Getty Images ]
Two of the country 's most famous novelists , Orhan Pamuk and Elif Shafak , are among the scores of Turkish intellectuals that have faced prosecution on charges of " insulting Turkishness . "
Also in science and technology news : The Greek Education Ministry issues the first licenses for private colleges , and in Turkey , Christian mosaics are found in St Sophia Cathedral .
SETimes : The EU will decide on Serbia 's candidate status on December 9th .
He also declined to reveal any information regarding the author of Monday 's letter , reportedly sent from the Tuzla region .
In May for example , the reconstruction of the Montenegrin ammunition storage site " Taras " was completed with the help of SEESAC and the EU .
" But the bottom line is that people are deliberately risking their lives to secure income for their families , " Luledzija told SETimes .
French President Nicolas Sarkozy , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , called the emergency meeting to discuss the crisis in the Caucasus and the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's ties with Russia .
Albanians and Serbs can now visit cross each other 's boarders for no more then 90 days within 180 days , without visas .
Founded in the 1970s , Embell Riva is one of the few cultural events going on recently in the Kosovo capital .
" I invite the opposition to vote on the law as proof of their will for the country 's best interest , " Prime Minister Sali Berisha said , appealing for co @-@ operation .
SP lawmaker Gazmir Bizhga tells SETimes that 's not what happened .
Avni Bytyci , director of INPO , a Pristina @-@ based NGO , told SETimes that the Kosovo assembly has damaged the Kosovo legal system by moving to adopt laws too quickly .
The European Commission published a document Tuesday outlining EU activities and initiatives in 2008 and 2009 designed to bring the seven Western Balkan countries closer to eventual membership in the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
KFOR soldiers stand near barricades set up on the main bridge in Mitrovica . [ Reuters ]
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He hopes to reinvigorate the " Kurdish opening " with the intention of eliminating terrorism through the expansion of Kurdish cultural rights .
Nor , he said , does it have the authority to interpret the ICJ 's ruling on Srebrenica .
A country 's inclusion on the list of official EU candidates does not imply however that it will start membership talks immediately .
The results of last year 's census are still not known .
The detained include elected officials and many members of the pro @-@ Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party ( BDP ) and the now @-@ defunct Kurdish Democratic Society Party ( DTP )
Voter turnout was also high -- around 63 % . "
Kosovo analyst and university professor , Belul Beqaj , says Vetevendosje 's importance and influence will depend on two factors .
As far as organized crime cases are concerned , the Organized Crime Section of the Special Prosecutor 's Office of the Republic of Kosovo has dealt with 45 cases .
Mladen says that at the beginning of the swap , each player 's picture was exchanged for one , but now the ratio has changed , because the Cup has started and everyone wants to fill their album as soon as possible .
His talks with officials in Ankara are also expected to focus on energy issues , including the Nabucco project .
This year , lack of rain and decreased power exports from its Balkan neighbours have plunged the country into darkness .
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Skopje will host a meeting of culture ministers from Council of Europe ( CoE ) member countries from September 23rd to September 25th .
The EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele acted as mediator at a Strasbourg meeting where Albania 's two largest political parties tried to resolve political conflict . [ Getty Images ]
Months after the elections , seats in the BiH parliament are still empty . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
Attitudes slowly changed , and " after the mid @-@ 1980s you had a new kind of feminist movement that emerged that focused heavily on violence against women , " Nicole Pope , a columnist for Today 's Zaman and author of Turkey Unveiled , explains .
Considering that Cyprus will take over the EU presidency in the second half of 2012 , giving the presidency a representation by a country not recognised by Turkey , analysts say it likely will become more difficult to advance the negotiation process .
This is not good , given that after the events in 2001 , there was a dynamic period in the settlement of ethnic problems .
Greece was recently designated as Montenegro 's contact country for its NATO membership preparations .
For the first time since the end of the 1991 @-@ 1995 war in Croatia , sirens sounded to warn people of imminent danger . "
" ' The Parade ' is , probably , the first and real , regional , movie about peace .
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic . [ Getty Images ]
The delegation , led by Rep. William Delahunt ( D @-@ MA ) , is meeting with senior officials , representatives of the private and civil sectors , and lawmakers .
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari will present his solution for Kosovo 's status on Friday ( February 2nd ) . [ Getty Images ]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has voiced hope that the EU constitution will be put " back on track . " [ Getty Images ]
Bulgaria firmly supports the EU aspirations of Serbia , Bulgarian EU Affairs Minister Gergana Grancharova said on Thursday ( December 6th ) in Belgrade after meeting Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic .
The ratio is highest in EU candidate Macedonia , at 46.9 % in 2005 .
" Citizens are ready for progress and they have high expectations of the political leadership , " it said .
Foreign Minister Ilir Meta talks about Albania 's internal political problems . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
According to Dnevni Avaz , the two men agreed that dialogue and trust must be established between the two major Bosniak parties . On March 10th , the paper said , they met with an opposition Bosniak leader , Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) head Zlatko Lagumdzija , to discuss various issues .
Representatives of 50 countries gathered in Istanbul , Turkey on Tuesday ( April 10th ) for the 15th Eurasian Economic Summit .
" I am happy he got what he deserved , " Valya Chervenyashka , one of the nurses , told SETimes .
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Kaimas : Participation itself is a gain .
The film will now compete for the European Film Academy 's prestigious award for best short film of 2008 .
Albania and Macedonia agreed on Friday ( April 10th ) to improve transport and communication links between the two countries .
Kosovo Turks want the plan to secure education , language , cultural heritage and other rights for minority communities .
BiH mired in political disarray
OSSH is the second big state @-@ owned company to undergo privatisation , following the former oil monopoly , ARMO .
The contract allows Bosphorus Gaz to import 750m cubic m annually .
Most illegal weapons are guns and shotguns , but police say they have also confiscated explosive devises , sniper rifles and cannons .
" This is the situation : 100m from the magnificent buildings , marble shining , with green [ surroundings ] , a holiday for the eyes ... a few feet further , there is a tall tree whose top is full of nylon bags fluttering in the breeze , while under the tree are drained beer and plastic wine bottles .
Also , 63 % believe prosecutors who make mistakes should be punished in order to raise public trust in the justice system .
So women in Albania do not run in elections because they don 't feel supported by male politicians .
SETimes : According to the project , the US Army Corps of Engineers " will construct or rehabilitate spaces for all 14 regional telemedicine centers throughout the hospitals in Albania . "
He says he is armed with patience and that deadlines mean nothing in such an important dispute .
Both the ruling Democratic Party ( DP ) and the opposition Socialist Party ( SP ) stated their willingness to give up immunity protections at an institutional conference of MPs on February 14th of this year .
He said he is " a consistent representative of the democratic values and mercilessly rejects communist values . "
" There are approximately 700 [ rebel ] organization members in Hakkari alone , who take men up to the mountains .
The municipalities registered almost 100 % voter turnout in the December elections , compared to 47 % across the rest of the country .
The commission noted Albania has made progress in democracy and the rule of law , management of federal police and financial and taxation policies .
The World Bank agreed to loan Croatia 50m euros to help implement the Revenue Administration Modernisation Project .
Perker questions whether the work published in the magazine is obscene , arguing that comics and caricatures are reflections and interpretations of what happens in real life .
The model was launched by Apply in June .
Although the CoE says 20 % of children in Europe face sexual abuse , Montenegro still has a patriarchal attitude to this problem .
Karadzic 's capture set off antigovernment demonstrations in Belgrade , some of which turned violent .
His friends had hung it there , reflecting a widespread hope among the displaced Syrians living in a makeshift encampment outside the village that the Turkish army will protect them from the forces of President Bashar al @-@ Assad .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 17 / 06 / 08
The vast majority of the victims , 90 % , are from Serbia , while the others are from Bosnia and Herzegovina , Ukraine and Montenegro .
The two sides have agreed to work for " a bi @-@ communal , bi @-@ zonal federation with political equality , as defined by relevant Security Council resolutions . "
The car with the MPs was allowed to go , but the police attacked the journalist and broke his camera .
Since the fall of Communism in the country , the country has made joining the Alliance one of its top priorities .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci called the agreement Kosovo 's most important achievement since declaring independence in 2001 .
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica has said that Belgrade will insist on the continuation of talks with Pristina , while also demanding that these talks not be accompanied by time limits or prearranged outcomes in the event of failure .
According to the survey , Greeks are the most worried about unemployment ( 83 % ) and economic growth ( 77 % ) .
Diplomatic Diary : NATO chief pays farewell visit to Macedonia
Videanu 's Azeri counterpart termed the signing of the memorandum a " historic event . "
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and his visiting Serbian counterpart , Vuk Jeremic , said on Friday ( March 20th ) that both countries are determined to enhance bilateral relations despite their disagreement on Kosovo .
Over 17 % of all 3,241 shops along Athens ' main commercial streets have been closed , according to July 's survey .
The public is polarised concerning Kosovo and the EU .
Serbia 's institutions would be at EULEX 's disposal in the coming period , which he said could be extremely important for the effectiveness of the EU mission 's work in Kosovo .
The 3,300km @-@ long pipeline -- to run from eastern Turkey to the Baumgarten gas hub in Austria via Bulgaria , Romania and Hungary -- is to be completed by 2015 .
To better address the current global challenges , South East European Co @-@ operation Process ( SEECP ) members need to develop a common vision for the future , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told participants of an informal SEECP ministerial meeting in Istanbul at the weekend .
The new company has been given the symbolic name NewCo .
Bargaining for the past at Athens ' flea market
" The fact that the High Judicial Council did not uphold the death sentence is a first relief , " European Commission President Jose Barroso said .
There is speculation that Agrokor CEO Ivica Todoric may run for president of Croatia in 2010 . [ File ]
" We had to wait for the laws to change .
If the budget is not approved by April , the county could lose loans from the IMF and the EU .
Nenad Canak , LSV leader , said the new law is " a big step for democracy and for Serbia 's path to Europe . "
Suspicions about possible fraud in the use of EU funds prompted the EC to freeze about 400m euros in aid to Bulgaria .
While in Belgrade , Moratinos also met with President Boris Tadic and received the honorary citizen of Belgrade title .
They also agreed to stage an official protest in Belgrade on Thursday .
But the government defends its decision , saying the opposition is just trying to score political points .
Construction on the new terminal at Pristina International Airport began on July 11th .
Cyprus ( 64.4 ) , Greece ( 63.0 ) and Bulgaria ( 61.1 ) fared best on this indicator .
Republika Srpska officially apologised to non @-@ Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday for the crimes committed against them during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict .
Sparked by Serbs ' feelings that political parties are one of the biggest generators of corruption in the country , the EU has demanded that the country set the manner for financing political activities .
The news was confirmed by MOL board chairman Zsolt Hernadi after the company 's general meeting in Budapest .
" God forbid ! " the president declared when asked about the controlled flooding alternative .
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Romanian football legend Gheorghe Hagi has agreed to coach the Steaua Bucharest football team , which he played for during the late 1980s .
Dana Popovic from the Centre for Liberal @-@ Democratic Studies says the changes proposed by the IMF -- including reduced public spending -- are the right way to go .
He promised that the state would fulfill all obligations to the ICTY , despite significant disappointment over the release of former Kosovo Liberation Army Commander Ramush Haradinaj , who was acquitted earlier this month of charges of crimes against Serbs and ethnic Albanian collaborators .
Thanks to the successes of athletes ... the impression of the country is slowly starting to change .
Among other countries in the region , EU member Greece ranks highest -- in 54th place , with a score of 4.4 .
The Albanians , on the other hand , see themselves as the descendants of the Illyrians , a pre @-@ Roman people that disintegrated in the 3rd century .
" We reject the idea Iran could possess nuclear arms , " Basescu said , calling for a diplomatic solution to the issue .
The US Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance programme donated nuclear detection equipment worth over 294,000 euros to Albania 's customs and border police .
According to the Food Bureau , only 5 % of the companies in Macedonia have implemented the HACCP system so far .
Kosovo and UN police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas .
Kosovo leaders are calling for a change to UN Resolution 1244 in light of the International Court of Justice 's recent advisory ruling on Pristina 's unilateral declaration of independence .
But to stop the Kosovo Albanians from taking matters into their own hands , the international community will have to act decisively - and quickly .
Announcing its new strategy , Ankara vowed on Monday to continue implementing the needed reforms in all policy areas .
The remaining 49 % of the shares are owned by Germany 's RWE , which has been seeking a partner to split the funding burden and hedge the risk of participating in the venture .
The Illyrians fell to Roman conquest during the 1st century BC .
Edmond Haxhinasto : I think these are opinions that were expressed in the past .
Both sides have separate responsibilities .
" We do not want to raise tensions but to resolve the problem , " he told SETimes .
" This ( Pukanic 's murder ) is proof that there is excellent co @-@ operation among criminal groups and that all police forces must stand up to it . "
" I do not agree that [ Kosovo partition ] would be a solution ; changing the border will be a start of a domino reaction in the neighbourhood , as everybody should know , " Pack says . [ Reuters ]
He added that BiH , though not a big country , has major resources , including electricity .
It was adopted on Wednesday ( March 9th ) by a large majority , following intense debates among members -- and particularly between the Christian Democrats and Socialists .
Stamatis Kraounakis : I have no idea what makes a legend .
Total investment will be worth 250m euros .
The talks are suspended on March 19th after the Serbian representatives reject the proposed deal , signed by the Kosovo Albanian side .
Trajkovic : Serbs have earned those privileges as a result of Kai Eide 's UN report in which he prominently noted that the survival of their community was in danger .
Serbian Army deputy chief Major General Zdravko Ponos was in Sofia for a three @-@ day visit last week .
Film buffs from around the world can participate just by visiting the festival 's website .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 25 / 01 / 10
Slovenian businesses will increase their presence in Kosovo , the head of the Slovenian Economic Chamber , Samo Hribar Milic , said on Tuesday ( March 17th ) at a meeting with the head of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce , Besim Beqai .
Kosovo border plan gets thumbs @-@ down in Mitrovica
It is seeking to add to that number .
Croatia 's Marin Cilic celebrates after defeating the US 's James Blake in the Davis Cup quarterfinal . [ Getty Images ]
The rooms will have nationwide distribution , making vaccines available for children in the remotest villages .
EULEX 's main role will be to monitor , mentor and advise the work of the Kosovo Police during the elections .
Authorities are taking this threat seriously , and the public will see an increase in police activity and presence .
A fifth line may eventually be put in place between the town of Lom in Bulgaria and Rastu in Romania , according to reports .
" Why did it take them three years to get to a verdict which is not even final ? " Bucharest resident Marius Pintea asks .
On October 7th , PKK militants armed with guns and explosives killed 13 soldiers in the southeastern province of Sirnak .
The IMF Mission left Belgrade with assurances that the hole in the Serbian budget will shrink in 2012 to a lower level than the 4.5 % of GDP agreed on for this year .
The Germans were a player down for almost an hour because Miroslav Klose got a red card .
The European Commission ( EC ) is considering a package of measures to limit the access of foreign companies , including Russian ones , to the bloc 's energy networks , the British daily Financial Times reported on Thursday ( August 30th ) .
" It is very important to continue the process and devote special attention to extremism , violent radicalisation and a clampdown on extreme groups in the region , " Frattini said .
Only a few mountainous areas get enough snow to ski .
EU judges have ruled that an ex @-@ guerilla committed war crimes when he shot at a family that was fleeing through a KLA checkpoint .
The Serbian Orthodox Church representative in Montenegro , Archbishop Amfilohije Radovic , said the new constitution " spits " on the church .
You can build whatever you want by carefully planning and constructing the bricks and the outcome is really sensational , " one visitor told SETimes .
Matei : Disorganised families , lack of education and information about human trafficking , an educational and health system that malfunctions , child protection that malfunctions .
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As a result , authorities scrapped the project .
At a joint press conference Wednesday , Rice reiterated Washington 's view that Macedonia belongs in NATO .
The Serbian government has called a new tender for the sale of national flag carrier JAT Airways , but some economists are not optimistic about the outcome .
I believe the constitiution of a state with several economic regions and a carefully developed educational system that protects ethnic rights would provide a solid basis for a better future for the whole of BiH , " she said .
A few years ago , Finance Minister Ridvan Bode declared fiscal amnesty would release around 3 to 4 billion euros , while the Chamber of Commerce study estimates a release of 4.5 billion euros .
Popular support for Alliance membership is overwhelming .
Albanian government officials welcomed the results of the European Commission 's ( EC ) progress report released last month .
Ankara , meanwhile , has not ruled out participation , but it stressed that any Mediterranean Union would not be an acceptable alternative to its 44 @-@ year quest to become an EU member .
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Serbia 's President Boris Tadic ( left ) welcomes EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn prior to their meeting in Belgrade on Wednesday ( May 16th ) . [ Getty Images ]
New businesses in Albania can now legally register within 24 hours , avoiding long bureaucratic procedures that used to take up to 47 days and fostered bribery and corruption .
The Russian leader insisted that Moscow is not worried about Serbia 's ambitions to join the bloc .
" The stability of the eurozone is therefore an important factor of stability for the whole of the global economy .
Learning Chinese is important for economic reasons too , " Obradovic told Belgrade media , B92 reported .
Concessions , public procurement for the allocation of state or EU funds , as well as land and forest swaps are the main channels for corrupt interactions between business and politics , the CSD said .
He believes Greece is viewed differently than other Western countries as it has never been an " occupier " of other nations .
Two weeks after the terrorist attack on the US embassy in Sarajevo , key officials of BiH 's Islamic Community ( IC ) continue to fiercely criticise the act and express hope that law enforcement will soon discover the motives and circumstances behind the attack .
The Spanish Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences awards the Goyas .
Hajvar is made of red peppers .
Hoping to fend off a strong challenge from the opposition Social Democrats , Croatia 's ruling party has introduced a new platform .
Hours before the start of a 24 @-@ hour national strike against public sector wage freezes and bonus cuts at midnight Tuesday , Papandreou 's cabinet announced further tough measures , including an increase in the average age of retirement by two years to 63 by 2015 and new taxes .
Speaking to Southeast European Times , however , Sejdiu declined to say what he will do in the future .
The lobbying efforts are now continuing in Europe , with Croatian officials hoping to garner support from other Balkan countries as well as EU members .
The OSCE on Wednesday ( July 20th ) joined the EU in calling for the Albanian government and the opposition to return to the dialogue table and make efforts to move ahead with necessary reforms .
That campaign culminated with a referendum in May 2006 , in which a decisive majority opted to leave the state union of Serbia @-@ Montenegro .
But , Serbia would not give up its strategic goal of joining the EU , either , he stressed , noting that it " must have best possible relations with big powers , because any other politics leads Serbia directly into a disaster , and its citizens straight to poverty . "
Russia warned on Monday ( April 20th ) that it will not take part in an upcoming meeting with top NATO officials , unless the Alliance cancels impending three @-@ week @-@ long military exercises in Georgia .
Political analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic is convinced the fugitives must have had direct or indirect assistance from Serbian authorities .
The planned session might take place on Friday instead .
The delegation was received by the country 's assistant defence minister , Igor Crnadak , as well as other officials .
His books are studied in schools both in BiH and Serbia .
Meanwhile , his rival , Milorad Dodik , head of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) , became RS prime minister .
Labour and Social Policy Minister Rasim Ljajic , however , scoffed at the idea .
The symbolically important meeting , however , was not enough to salvage the CTP 's chances .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) Olympic team will arrive in Beijing with a total of five athletes .
Analysts think that age is the greatest problem for Kuzmanovic , who is in his eighties .
The three cannot leave the country for the next month .
Throughout the Cold War , Turkey played a crucial role in containing the Soviet Union , and its NATO membership acted as an anchor solidifying Turkey 's Western orientation .
I know their last act [ lobbing tomatoes at Kosovo negotiations chief EditaTahiri ] was more symbolic . [ But ] the Vetvendosje are usually very aggressive and as a result , violence is used by police proportionately .
Keen to avoid a repetition of the same embarrassing scenario , the EC has been closely watching Croatia 's efforts in implementing the required judicial reforms .
But the issue is not all that easy .
The two diplomats met in the Romanian capital , where they discussed Serbia 's EU aspirations and the Kosovo issue .
Five other nations -- host Serbia , as well as Britain , France , Germany and Spain , the musical extravaganza 's four biggest sponsors -- were automatically secured a place among the contest 's finalists without having to compete in the preliminary rounds .
" I am very concerned about violence in the north , I am very concerned that you will both be able to make progress towards Europe , " Ashton said . Political representatives of the Serbs from northern Kosovo , however , received Tadic 's call with restraint .
The EU 's move has stirred discontent in the Kremlin , since Moscow has been excluded from the project - even though the EU currently receives half of its crude oil and natural gas deliveries from Russia .
Despite a public outcry , Macedonia 's government says it will respect a court ruling that blocks public schools from offering religious studies courses .
The social fabric grows more frayed , with virtually no group unscathed by the economic meltdown .
Sunday 's protest began after parliament approved a " counter @-@ motion " on the reciprocity agreement with Serbia , this time presented by Prime Minister Hashim Thaci 's Democratic Party of Kosovo .
Turkey , particularly under current Minister Taner Yildiz , has realised Nabucco is a private sector project . "
Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic defeated Slovakia 's Daniela Hantuchova at the Fortis Championships in Luxembourg on Sunday ( September 30th ) , 3 @-@ 6 , 6 @-@ 4 , 6 @-@ 4 .
Journalists and political analysts , however , have differing views as to what is actually likely to happen .
A tight race pits pro @-@ Western incumbent Boris Tadic against Tomislav Nikolic of the Serbian Radical Party , whose leader is on trial at The Hague .
The EC opened visa facilitation talks with Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia last year .
Gul , who was in China for the first time as president , stressed that Turkey wants to further strengthen its anti @-@ terrorism co @-@ operation with China .
During the investigation , it was proven that the illegal goods belonged to the bus driver and other passengers , " Koha Ditore quoted the Macedonian Customs press office as saying .
Money laundering is still a critical area . "
The presence of opposition parties isn 't likely to have a major impact on the upcoming elections .
The issue is now part of the EU @-@ mediated talks between Kosovo and Serbia .
Speaking to The Washington Post on Monday , Kaczynski described Moscow 's decision as alarming , and said he asked Bush for assistance in ensuring Poland 's protection against future threats .
Romanian @-@ born German writer , Herta Muller , received this year 's Nobel Prize for Literature for her critical depiction of life behind the Iron Curtain .
" Energy from renewable sources in Serbia has very limited potential , and in a situation of constantly higher demand , [ the resources ] can 't be an anchor , " said Dragomir Markovic , chief of the Electric Power Industry of Serbia ( EPS ) .
Hotel owners have asked the government to persuade banks to postpone payments on credit lines and to decrease the VAT from 17 to 7 % .
" Police should avoid using force as much as possible when [ they ] face danger , " Monk said on July 3rd , while announcing the new protocol .
Famous Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz ' 100th birthday was commemorated at a panel discussion .
A former senior Bosniak commander was acquitted of war crimes Thursday ( July 3rd ) , as appeals judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) overturned his earlier conviction .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- The condition of hunger @-@ striking opposition leader Tomislav Nikolic is deteriorating , his doctors said on Monday ( April 18th ) .
The first IKEA centre in the former Yugoslavia is expected to be operational by the second half of 2012 .
He adds that property rights are based on the independence of a country , which receives the right to inherit properties to which it contributed in the past .
Since they exist to inform the public , it is irresponsible and negligent on their part , " she added .
The Kosovo authorities demand payment of power bills first ; Serbs say pervasive unemployment prevents them from paying the bills .
France supports Macedonia 's EU integration process , French State Secretary of European Affairs , Pierre Lellouche , said on Thursday ( July 22nd ) in Skopje after talks with Macedonian Minister for European Integration Vasko Naumovski .
Excessive bureaucracy and corruption are most often cited as the biggest inhibitors of attracting and absorbing EU funds .
This figure differs from Deputy High Representative for BiH Raffi Gregorian 's estimate of " somewhere more than ten and less than 100 . "
Natali emphasises that a unilateral decision such as that made by the DTK has no hope of affecting true change in Turkey .
EU downgrades Nabucco pipeline project
" Strong policies are urgently needed to improve the outlook and to reduce the risks , " IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard warned at the presentation of the new WEO report on Tuesday .
France defeated Croatia in the men 's handball semifinal Friday ( August 22nd ) .
Montenegro 's formal application for EU membership , which was submitted in December , was accepted and forwarded to the EC for examination in April .
US Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns is to express Washington 's support for Ahtisaari 's Kosovo status proposal . [ Getty Images ]
The total cost of the project is estimated at 212m euros .
So are signs marked with distances to the Schengen zone capitals .
Milorad " Legija " Ulemek , the mastermind behind the assassination , was sentenced to 40 years in prison .
But his party announced on Tuesday ( November 10th ) that the meeting will not take place , as two parties have refused to participate in it -- the Social Democratic Party and the Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina . ( Fena , Dnevni Avaz - 10 / 11 / 09 )
" We have agreed to a gradual cut in public spending , which should amount to 2 % of GDP between the end of 2008 and the end of 2010 , " Finance Minister Diana Dragutinovic said .
He accused the Kosovo authorities of rejecting status @-@ neutral solutions to practical problems , especially regarding the rule of law .
Bogdan Lissovlik , from the IMF resident representative office in Serbia , told the conference that inflation is falling , helped by global food prices .
Kostunica : Serbia to sign energy deal with Russia
By Jonilda Koci and Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 04 / 04 / 08
KFOR troops remained at their positions , using big lights to observe the crowd overnight .
In five years ' time , she can get Croatian citizenship .
The shortage of holidaymakers could result in many hotel owners going bankrupt next year due to the inability to pay off large debts , she said .
The KSF has already proved its growing competence as a civil protection and humanitarian aid organisation by conducting operations in Albania during recent flooding .
" Republika Srpska does not have the right to secede from Bosnia , at the same time no one can unilaterally abolish Republika Srpska , " Lajcak said recently .
The head of the influential Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association , Antonis Stelliatos , listed a number of professional vessels registered in Greece at no less than 3,150 and up to 3,500 , all flying the Greek flag .
Everybody else is only the enforcers and executors of a concept conceived by Gruevski , " said Andrej Petrov , secretary general of the Social Democratic Alliance of Macedonia ( SDSM ) .
This approach can perhaps be examined by others in safeguarding regional artistic talent .
Avala TV has several owners ; the majority owner is Austrian Johannes Werner Krauss of Greenberg Invest with a 48.4 % share , followed by businessman Danko Djunic with 45.65 % and media magnate Zeljko Mitrovic with 4.9 % .
More than anything , Gashi worries that construction in Mitrovica -- viewed as partial to either the Albanians or Serbs -- could bring conflict , especially a religious building .
Most diplomats expect intensified negotiations over the next three weeks , rather than immediate military action .
As soon as she took over the job as Greece 's development minister , Anna Diamantopoulou fired the agency 's investment office after two of its members were arrested on charges of blackmail : withholding contracts unless they were paid bribes .
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Investors from Kosovo and Macedonia were also part of the forum .
Local Governance Deputy Minister Basri Musmurat told SETimes that the law was not postponed for any political reason , but due to last year 's elections and the delay in forming a government .
The EU is assisting Kosovo 's government in repatriating nationals that unsuccessfully attempted to seek asylum in other countries , and is also improving conditions for new potential asylum seekers to Kosovo .
Two members of an expedition organised by the Pobeda Alpinists ' Association have successfully scaled North America 's highest peak .
The report states that the series have become an important part of Turkey 's soft power by creating a lasting influence on Turkey 's image in the region .
The exhibit marked International Human Rights Day , a reminder to protect the rights of inmates in accordance with international standards .
The EU and the United States , which have been supporting Bulgaria 's repeated calls for the health workers ' release , welcomed Tuesday 's decision , but urged Tripoli to take steps towards the quick resolution of the case .
According to Izzet Pinto from the film distribution company Global Agency , Turkish series are quite a novelty for a public very much used to watching only American or Latin American TV productions .
Though Anonymous introduced itself to Turkey via a proclamation of solidarity , it is a message that can also be interpreted as neocolonial , implying that the Turkish community needs the help of more advanced international groups to overcome its domestic issues .
Along with regional interior and justice ministers , European Commission Vice @-@ President Jacques Barrot and high representatives from the police force , justice and prosecutors from 16 countries , representatives from the Council of Europe , Europol , Eurojust and Interpol attended the conference .
The centre considers this a golden opportunity to promote local cinematography to the world .
After news of the arrest , Belgrade was calm , though several dozen members of ultranationalist organisations gathered on the streets .
" We intend to allocate another portion of incentives by the end of the year , with a special emphasis on incentives for agriculture , " Bogdanovic said .
The regime of Serbian President Slobodan Milesovic ended on October 5th 2000 . [ Getty Images ]
Albania 's economy slightly recovered in the second quarter of the year , Central Bank Governor Adrian Fullani announced on Wednesday ( August 26th ) .
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" I waited so long for this moment , " Dimitrova said , while Vulcheva said she hoped to return to normal life .
Organisers hope to increase the number of women local councilors and mayors from 13 % to 25 % .
" We hope to complete the share transfer operations for Albanian Telecom in the near future , " a statement released by the Calik Group chairman said .
Its three @-@ member team includes alpine skier Antonio Ristevski and cross @-@ country skiers Darko Damjanovski and Rosana Kiroska .
Some 73 people , including two Syrian nationals , are currently on trial for their alleged involvement in the attacks that targeted two synagogues , the British consulate and the headquarters of HSBC Bank in Turkey 's largest city .
Therefore , he argued , to return to regular use of the Bonn Powers would mark a step backwards in the country 's development .
Haradinaj 's Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) has been part of the coalition government since December 2004 .
Belgrade said on Monday ( August 3rd ) that talks between Serbia and EULEX are ongoing . "
Meanwhile , the parliamentary foreign affairs committees agreed to appoint Mihnea Constantinescu as a new ambassador to Moldova .
Kurteshi says the last changes in the draft challenged the performance of the institution .
Regional countries compete to satisfy Kosovo 's market demand
Bulgaria takes step towards US visa @-@ free travel
Along with its show of support , the Parliamentary Assembly also urged Albania , Croatia and Macedonia to intensify reforms in the coming months .
Twelve political parties in Macedonia signed a co @-@ operation agreement last week with the common aim of toppling Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and the coalition making up his ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE government .
The rating agency Standard & Poor 's cut Cyprus ' government bond ratings on Wednesday ( March 30th ) from A to A- .
" Despite the attacks on the opposing camp , the coalition will conduct a positive campaign without provocations , " he said .
The cave , located in Macedonia , is the 14th deepest cave explored to date .
" This is very important for the citizens of the Western Balkans , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said . [ Getty Images ]
In July 1995 , the Bosnian Serb Army suddenly activated its weaponry and launched an offensive .
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Court backs proposal to allow people to elect Turkish president
Speaking to reporters , Dodik said he has expressed RS 's interest in co @-@ operating with Israel in the economic sector .
The attackers remain unknown according to Belgrade @-@ based Radio and TV network B92 , however the radical 1389 Movement " took responsibility " for the attack .
Turkish quake damage to be costly
" While there is not a universally agreed standard in this regard , PACE , in its recent Resolution on the State of Human Rights and Democracy in Europe , recommended that , for democracies , the threshold should be fixed at a lower level . "
The firm will explore three potential sites -- on the Danube , Morava and Drina rivers .
Trajkova : We organise different kinds of events including workshops , meetings , exhibits , poetry readings , video showings , speaker programmes .
German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung urged Turkey to help NATO operations in Kosovo , stressing that such an engagement would greatly boost the security situation in the region .
Bosnian Croats , as the third constitutive nation , are trying to better position themselves in this situation .
" We should go to Pec , to our holy land of Kosovo , because that is where the inauguration should be completed .
" They undermine society regardless of whether at a local , entity , state or even regional level . "
Podgorica tourist agency Liky Turs owner Zeljko Likovic is among the many tourism workers who welcomed the police agreement to collaborate .
" Rest assured that this attitude will persist with equally strong commitment in the years to come . "
Van Rompuy said the EU must develop a better partnership with African countries to stop the influx of migrants and fight human trafficking .
For the first time in 40 years , an anthology of modern Serbian literature was published in Albanian in Pristina , and the anthology of Albanian literature in Kosovo was published in Serbian in Belgrade .
Besnik Gudjufi , Menduh Adjami and Enes Kamberov are its suspected organisers .
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Novak Djokovic . [ Getty Images ]
We have to achieve results .
Economy and Energy Minister Traicho Traikov told reporters at the weekend that the Kozloduy plant has been designed to withstand earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 7 points on the Richter scale , and that the one at Belene -- if built -- would have the same resistance capacity .
" No more problems , no more excuses , no more apologies for past failures .
In a stinging embarrassment to Montenegrin prosecutors , two foreign companies -- Deutsche Telekom and Magyar Telekom -- reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) on December 29th , agreeing to pay $ 95m to settle allegations that they violated regulations in their dealings not only in Montenegro , but in Macedonia too .
After Virtue was also outlawed in 2001 , the modernists , including Gul and Erdogan , founded the AKP , adopting a centre @-@ right , pro @-@ Western agenda and declaring full respect for Turkey 's secularist establishment .
Health care financing under the first 2011 budget revision , which was approved by the Romanian government on August 4th , has led to the resignation of Health Minister Attila Cseke .
Serbia " is offering the Kosovo Albanians more than any ethnic minority in any country has ever been offered , " Kostunica said .
The assassination sent a wave of shock and dismay through Serbia and beyond , and was condemned by governments the world over .
World War II was the most frightful war in the history of mankind .
Meeting at the Serbian military complex of Karadjordjevo , presidents and representatives of eight Balkan states agreed to boost co @-@ operation .
Mimoza , a hairdresser , is getting ready for the traditional holiday dinner .
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Another 22 ambassadors and permanent representatives will be recalled on June 1st , Cherneva added .
Therefore , he added , they should at least reach consensus on economic reforms needed to raise living standards .
Bulgaria says the long @-@ delayed construction project will receive fresh momentum .
Meanwhile , Europe is grappling with the need to hash out a common strategy .
" The operation is fully in line with the framework of KFORˈs mission , which includes the use of all means available in a life threatening situation . "
But the organisation also urged Macedonia to avoid steps which Greeks consider a provocative appropriation of their Hellenic heritage .
Following Bulgaria and Romania 's EU entry in January 2007 , Swiss voters approved in a February 2009 referendum a protocol covering the two newcomers .
The process was co @-@ ordinated and hierarchically organised -- every official had a well established position and was rewarded according to his contribution .
On a three @-@ day trip to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv , Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha criticised unilateral efforts by the Palestinian Authority to achieve the status of a sovereign state .
The Kosovo Albanians , who account for 90 % of the province 's population of 2 million people , are seeking full independence from Serbia .
The privatisation of JAT airlines is expected next year . [ Getty Images ]
The death toll rose to 17 on Tuesday ( March 18th ) , in the wake of a series of blasts Saturday at army munitions depot in Gerdec .
Leaders of the EU 's 27 member states extended their congratulations to Obama too .
With none of the contenders securing a clear mandate , the weeks to come are likely to see intense negotiations on forming a new government .
Most statements by the EU , UK , Germany and France , Hajdari said , do not condemn the action but are critical about how it was planned .
The project is slated to wrap up by the end of 2010 .
Any attempt to halt or freeze the project amounts to national treason , it claimed .
Rexhepi : This information was circulated in the media .
Bulgarian wrestler Stanka Zlateva won the 72kg category for the third time at the World Women 's Wrestling Championship in Tokyo .
Nowadays I have a lot of connections with Albania , [ dating back to ] 2002 when I first arrived here .
During his mid @-@ September visit to Cairo , Hoxhaj met with the leading presidential candidate , current government officials , and representatives of civil society and religious communities .
Officially , the jobless rate in Albania is 14 % , but independent organisations estimate it is actually far higher . ( BBC , Lajmifundit , Top Channel , Ora News , Klan - 19 / 08 / 10 )
Macedonia 's government is seeking trademark protection for ajvar , a product found throughout the region .
Meanwhile , the Wall Street Journal quoted an unidentified senior Eurozone official as saying on Wednesday that the total pledges by banks under the swap deal fell far below expectations , as they totalled " around 65 billion euros . "
Representatives from several regional counties were in Ohrid this week .
EU membership won 't come cheaply for Croatia .
Dengbejs are musical bards who narrate life experience in a specific musical form , traditionally , the oldest musical form -- the human voice , with no musical accompaniment .
Fines for employers and employees failing to abide by safety regulations range from 100 euros to 10,000 euros , but enforcement is hampered by a lack of personnel .
" As things are now in Greece , I 'm afraid that due to my age , I won 't be able to find a job , " she said .
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Given the tuition -- 250 euros to 300 euros a month in both Kosovo and Albania -- the percentage of children who attend private schools is small in Albania , and even smaller in Kosovo .
Dejan Radenkovic , an SPS MP and president of the party committee for Kosovo , considered the Serb move in the north " a positive step . "
A manifesto then appeared outside the house of Amalia Ginaki , one of three persons taken hostage by an escaped convict during a four hour stand @-@ off in September 1998 .
The head of Greek Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysohoides 's security detachment was killed Thursday evening as he tried to open a package for the minister , which proved to be a parcel bomb .
Being of Orthodox origin , Kucukandonyadis ' football fame did not insure him from racism though .
It depends on what they prefer , " said Sesto .
After being cautioned by the EU , Serbian and Macedonian authorities announced on March 11th -- the same day their citizens returned home -- a co @-@ ordinated police operation to address the problem .
International petition aims to save BiH 's Cave Vjetrenica
Josipovic ( right ) met with his Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic in November . [ Reuters ]
The explosive claim last month by former Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz that Turkish agents had a hand in setting fires in Greece in the mid @-@ 1990s hasn 't enflamed the two countries ' relations as expected .
Political analyst Bogdana Koljevic , editor of the magazine New Serbian Political Thought , predicts " the consequences of implementing the agreement on free movement will be , above all , bad for the Serbs in Kosovo , because there is no balance . "
The previous day the Syrian army entered the town of Bdama , only 10km away , cutting off a vital supply line to the camp .
On Tuesday , Serbia and Croatia are expected to sign an extradition agreement covering people apprehended on charges of corruption and organised crime .
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This will be the first such map since the country 's independence in 1991 .
Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister Hido Biscevic was elected as the first secretary @-@ general of the Regional Co @-@ operation Council .
A number of Croatian -- as well as Bosnian and Serbian -- internationals play for both AEK Athens and PAOK Thessaloniki , including emerging PAOK goalkeeper Dario Kresic .
" Serbs south of the Ibar feel like toys in the hands of Pristina and Belgrade , hostages of politics governed by both Pristina and Belgrade , " said Daniela M. , a resident of Caglavica .
A sudden fire that killed six people inside a Serbia dance club earlier this week is drawing more scrutiny -- and criticism - of government fire inspectors , who allowed the club to operate without proof of fire protection .
EULEX supports and shares the Kosovo government 's engagement and dedication to the rule of law and unbiased justice .
UN prosecutors , Brammertz noted , expressed discontent with the judges ' ruling .
EC president urges Serbia to step up reforms
This summer Croatia has again been hosting a number of police officers from Europe to assist in the country 's " Safe Tourist Season " project that was initiated by the interior ministry in 2006 .
Ahmadinejad , however , met with President Abdullah Gul and other senior officials to discuss regional and international developments .
The castle , built to stem the Ottoman invasion , is linked to the Wallachian prince Vlad Tepes , better known as Vlad the Impaler , who inspired Bram Stoker 's 1897 novel " Dracula , " and who reportedly spent a night at the castle in the 15th century .
On Tuesday , the EU General Affairs Council is to discuss the EC progress reports on Western Balkan countries ahead of the European Council session Thursday and Friday . ( MIA , Makfax , Sitel - 12 / 12 / 10 )
Saudi Arabia is the 58th state to recognise the former Serbian province 's independence .
The top UN envoy in Cyprus praised on Thursday ( May 29th ) the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders for the determination they have shown towards reviving the peace process on their divided island .
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German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle declared support Thursday ( January 7th ) for Turkey 's EU bid .
Kosovo puts forward EULEX proposal
CNN @-@ Turk television described the two as being the highest @-@ ranking former soldiers arrested since the launch of the probe , prompted by the discovery of a concealed arms depot in Istanbul a year ago .
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The number of mobile phones in use in Montenegro far exceeds the number of citizens .
A total of 472 medal events will be staged during the 13 @-@ day event , which closes on September 17th .
Eight of the 29 tickets in Sunday 's elections in Kosovo will represent the Serb community .
Belgrade , Pristina each to seek UN backing
" Eventually , the central bank will raise interest rates , but it wants to postpone this as much as possible .
In defense of the route , Limaj said the highway will allow " Kosovo and its economy [ to ] no longer be a victim of various limitations . "
Macedonia 's chances , however , are threatened by Greece 's announcement it will veto the invitation if the Greece @-@ Macedonia name dispute is not resolved .
" The trial , the way it is being handled , is careless .
Moscow reaps fruit of long @-@ term plan
" Israel 's behaviour should definitely , definitely be punished , " Erdogan said after cutting a visit to Chile short to return home .
I hope that the international community and forces of EULEX in Kosovo will be responsive to it , " he added .
" Challenging " is how 39 @-@ year @-@ old Jelena Gasic describes her life .
UNDP expert Danijela Mitic talks about Serbian life in Kosovo with SETimes .
By law , schoolchildren of all ethnic communities living in Kosovo must have equal conditions regardless of their mother tongue .
People under total siege were fighting only to survive , " he said .
UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon 's recent plan says events in Kosovo have significant operational implications for UNMIK and that the mission must adjust to developments .
Some Greek media reported in unconfirmed accounts that Nimetz was bringing back into play the " Northern Macedonia " name in five variants .
Bulgarian teachers continue strike
While Merkel 's message about Belgrade and Pristina normalising relations and returning to trade is not much different from what she said during her visit to Belgrade in August , the comment on dismantling parallel institutions is creating serious concern for Serbia .
The event also coincides with the race being upgraded to the International Athletics Federation 's ( IAAF ) " golden league . "
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Matei : I agree , but the assistance we give them is a complex process and cannot be done in haste , as happens in the state institutions .
Voicing support for the European Commission 's ( EC ) proposal for a partial suspension of Turkey 's EU membership talks over Cyprus , Germany and France called on Tuesday ( December 5th ) for a review of the country 's accession progress before spring 2009 .
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" In my view , everything is very clear , " Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc told reporters .
We all moved aside , because we could not do anything to help . "
Safeta Muhic , sister of victim Safet Fejzic , described the verdict as " immensely shameful for both the court and the state ( of Serbia ) . "
Russia , however , has voiced strong opposition to the US project , viewing it as a direct threat to its national security .
" They [ the dictators ] should remember [ Gaddafi 's ] actions , and take their lessons [ from that ] , " he told SETimes .
These are our brand new Russian @-@ made helicopters that were equipped with some Western avionics , which make us capable to fly in any weather , day or night , also in civil air traffic controlled international airspace .
A shortened variant for use in the UN would be North Macedonia .
The High Judicial Council issued its ruling after a deal with the families of the 438 infected children , under which each received $ 1m in compensation .
Two skaters took a break from the course to sit down with SETimes and talk about their love of the sport .
Parliament members are working together towards fulfilling NATO 's requirements , ahead of a potentially crucial Alliance summit in April .
Telekom Serbia is promising higher service quality for the customers in BiH , new additional services and lower prices .
Telecom sector trade unions plan to protest the ongoing privatisation Saturday .
" With their good participation , Kosovo Serbs have created space to be a strong voice in the Kosovo parliament , because they will have seats they won , plus the seats reserved for them , " analyst Krenar Gashi told SETimes .
Edward P. Joseph , the acting head of the Kosovo OSCE mission , said that the OSCE " is deeply concerned by the alleged attempts " to influence the editorial policies of the media in general , and the public broadcaster in particular .
On the basis of an analysis of 88 banking crises in a wide range of countries over the past 40 years , the IMF has concluded that , on average , they permanently reduce the level of output , but not its growth rate .
Vital and charismatic , he promises to support or criticize those who will lead the country after him .
How do you respond to this stereotype ?
Jenny White , a prominent scholar on gender in Turkey at Boston University , explains that the political sensitivity of headscarves has to do with their increased visibility and appearance in places that had previously been off @-@ limits to covered women .
Serbia 's national team lost to Ghana 0 @-@ 1 Sunday ( June 13th ) in its first World Cup game in Group D , making progress to the tournament 's second round significantly more difficult .
The court called Tuesday 's hearing after UN prosecutors filed an amended indictment against Karadzic last week , about seven months after his arrest .
Bold DUI rhetoric calling for a compromise with Greece on the name dispute makes some suspect the party is striving to boost its ratings before its November congress .
HDZ 1990 leader Bozho Ljubic , however , announced he may withdraw his signature on forming the Council of Ministers and could join the opposition if certain matters are not cleared up and harmonised in bilateral discussions in the next several days .
The details of the agreement , which covers about 30,000 people living in communities along the Romanian border , have not been disclosed .
Though it forbids former communist officials from public offices for five years , the law says those whose mandates are under way cannot be removed .
So we should be realistic and say that we are one of the poorest nations , when it comes to education , in Europe , " Kulenovic said .
The reforms Bulgaria is undertaking towards that end should aim to eradicate corruption in the country , Bush said .
Democracy in Action says it has identified 23 cases of family voting in one constituency , but those allegations have not been confirmed by Kosovo 's election commission .
Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic said on Tuesday ( March 11th ) that he supports the NATO bids of Croatia and Macedonia .
The opposition Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) won the key city of Tetovo .
Scientific Atlanta , a Cisco Group company , announced on Friday ( September 7th ) that Montenegro 's main telecom operator , T @-@ Com Montenegro , will launch Internet Protocol Television services late this year .
Greece had agreed with this decision , " Tony Deskoski , an international law professor at the Ss Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje , told SETimes .
SDA backs Inzko regarding Bosnian Serbs
" If the parties show good will I am prepared to continue as a moderator and to convene meetings until an agreement is reached , " he said after the latest unproductive round of talks .
Stating that there is no " illogical change " in Ankara 's approach , Yilmaz said , " Our diplomacy is based on a deep analysis of the situation ... We have been very cautious in our approach from the very beginning , but now we saw the dialogue with Gadhafi became impossible . "
Kosovo and regional archaeologists consider the findings in Harilaq , about 25km west of Pristina , unique .
Bulgarian riot police responded to the village of Katunitsa on Saturday ( September 24th ) . [ Reuters ]
But the sale comes at a difficult time for the airline industry , with many companies on the market and not enough interested customers .
Voicing concern over the election of an ultranationalist leader as Serbian parliament speaker , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn called on Tuesday for the quick formation of a new , pro @-@ European government .
ND won EU praise for reducing the budget deficit and implementing a series of needed economic and social reforms , including some painful ones .
Kreckovic stressed that the power supply system in the north is especially vulnerable : " We depend on only [ that ] one power line and a single power station .
Kosovo is also the focus of the campaign , which pits the parties of Tadic and Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica against each other . On March 16th , Kostunica 's close aide , Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic , presented a proposal to UNMIK on the functional division of Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo .
" If we meet them , we will arrest them , " Elshani said last week .
Several weeks later , the EU and United States appointed their envoys for the negotiations -- Stefan Lehne and Frank Wisner , respectively .
Some political analysts had thought Lupu might forge a deal with the Communists .
A new mobile phone company began operating in Albania on Wednesday ( March 12th ) .
The event has thrilled grownups as much as the children .
Now is the time that the past be closed and that Kosovo and Serbia as two independent states move forward Euro @-@ Atlantic integrations .
In November , we [ supported ] two major conferences [ involving ] more than 100 different ministers , experts , MPs , and activists from the entire world .
The net result of the meetings was an agreement to build an extension linking the South Stream pipeline to Macedonia by 2015 ; to build a gas network completely covering Macedonia 's territory and needs ; and to involve Russian firms in building several gas and thermo @-@ electric power plants .
Estimates of those attending the rally Saturday ( February 5th ) vary from 55,000 to 100,000 .
Croatian film and TV critic , Dragan Jurak , and a member of the ZagrebDox jury , said that Perovic 's film is " about the macho culture from the point of the view of a cock , which is also a symbol of machismo .
" EU assistance to Turkey focuses on support to the stability of institutions so as to guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms , democracy , the rule of law , human rights and the respect for and protection of minorities , and promotion of the EU @-@ Turkey Civil Society Dialogue , " the EC statement said .
He said Marko Jokic , the deputy minister of education and science , told him in a phone conversation that Djurisic is unfit to hold the office of principal " because of his alleged meetings with Amfilohije Radovic [ the leader of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro ] . "
More than 1,800 delegates voted in the largest opposition party 's leadership election .
Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci voiced hope Monday that the ICJ ruling would set the stage for recognition by other nations .
She inherits a number of pressing challenges .
The agreement also would have ensured lasting stability in gas supplies .
The talks were suspended on May 3rd , 2006 , after chief UN war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte criticised Belgrade for its failure to deliver a top war crimes indictee , Ratko Mladic , despite promises to do so .
Kosovo winter tourism : stuck on the slope
" We have been practically facing a silent strike the entire summer .
Countries around the world congratulated Kosovo on its anniversary , including the United States .
" Even though I have met most of my colleagues from the north only once , we constantly communicate via internet and phone .
" The footnote is nothing else but another nail in the series of many that Serbia has put anytime you talk to them and when you enter talks without an agreement with your own people , " he said .
Leading AIDS experts , including France 's Luc Montagnier , one of the co @-@ discoverers of the HIV virus , say the widespread infection was caused by poor hygiene .
The Bulgarian film " The World is Big and Salvation Lurks around the Corner " by director Stefan Komandarev is a step closer to winning a nomination for the 82nd Academy Awards as best foreign @-@ language film .
Albania was urged to make further progress in rule of law and defence reforms .
Visa @-@ free travel offers many advantages but also poses challenges , the office said in a statement , because abolishing internal borders could have a negative impact on the national security of member states .
Integration , he said , is still crucial .
" I understand that there is resistance among the Greek population to austerity measures , " British daily The Telegraph quoted Schauble as saying .
The special package for foreign investors includes benefits that other countries in the region do not offer : specifically , the government pays up to 10,000 euros for every new job , or up to 20 % of total investment in capital investments .
Serbian asylum seekers jeopardising visa liberalisation
Tasovac : Organisers in Serbia often praise their events to such an extent that I am today embarrassed to say anything positive about the Philharmonic .
Rama , however , touted the May 8th elections as a chance " to remove " the government of Prime Minister Sali Berisha , who has been a fixture in the political arena for more than two decades .
But Turkey subsequently has refused to allow Greek Cypriot vessels and planes access to its ports and airports , insisting instead that the EU should first move to end the economic isolation of the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , which only Ankara recognises .
Nenad Santrac of the Serbian Football Federation told SETimes " the team will undoubtedly show their best , just like during the qualifiers when we finished first in the group ahead of France and Romania , and I expect us to advance in the second round . "
He also said France supports a bilateral settlement of the Croatian @-@ Slovenian border dispute , although he stopped short of committing France to direct mediation between the two countries .
They were handed over to the BiH police authorities and were set free a couple of hours later after going through an identification process .
The West , concerned that the country could either backtrack into ultranationalism or become mired in stagnation , has sought hold out hope of a European future for Serbia .
Janet Baris , a film critic from Agos Daily , told SETimes the reason for such reactions .
" The policy of tolerating someone 's debt and punishing others sends a clear message to the citizens that the state is selective towards certain groups of citizens and companies , " Verica Barac , the head of the Anticorruption Council of Serbia told SETimes .
" Ramadan fasting provides believers with the values ... of love , respect , charity , sacrifice and sincerity , because it makes people more loving , more noble , more humane , more relative and more grateful to the Creator of the Universe , " the head of Islamic Community in Kosovo , Naim Ternava , said at the beginning of the month .
Archaeologists unearthed the remains of a fourth @-@ century AD building on private land in the village of Lipa , near Livno , southwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The PKK has been fighting for self @-@ rule in Turkey 's Kurdish @-@ dominated southeast since 1984 , leading a campaign of bombings , kidnappings and armed attacks that have left more than 30,000 people dead .
Crvenkovski also stressed that despite early elections , Macedonia would continue the negotiations on the name issue .
" For the moment , the economic and financial crisis does not reflect any important impact in the economy of Kosovo .
On Monday , the OSCE representative in Albania , Robert Bosch , urged political parties to improve the new electoral code .
" By realising this project , Macedonia will overcome all objections such as prison crowding , inappropriate living conditions and the like , " said Justice Minister Mihajlo Manevski .
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Gangs involved in THB have also become highly mobile and flexible .
Proponents say it would cut energy costs and reduce dependence on Russia .
The officials also discussed Turkey 's European prospects , Kosovo and Greece 's name dispute with Macedonia .
The Bor sale was brought to a close , however , because the procedure started before the election .
" The CPT reiterates its recommendation that steps be taken to ensure that the right of access to a lawyer is enjoyed by all persons obliged to remain with the police , from the very outset , " the report noted .
The Southeast European Times Web site is a central source of news and information about Southeastern Europe in ten languages : Albanian , Bosnian , Bulgarian , Croatian , English , Greek , Macedonian , Romanian , Serbian and Turkish .
In June alone , Albania saw a 6.8 % hike in gas prices . [ Getty Images ]
A final , three @-@ day round of talks on Kosovo 's status ended in Baden , Austria on Wednesday ( November 28th ) with no progress .
Some European companies are said to have suspended some of their production operations in Libya .
The prize opens the door to numerous specialized professional publications , media and web sites to further feature Macedonian architecture globally .
While warning that such illegal moves could blight international relations , several politicians from the region said they were confident the disclosures would not tarnish their countries ' relationship with the United States .
One of the Albanian capital 's most distinctive structures may be torn down to make way for a new parliament building .
Civil society was further tainted by the recent revelation that Vladimir Milchin , head of the Macedonian branch of George Soros 's Open Society Institute , was a spy for the Yugoslav secret police .
In the first six months of our operation in Kosovo , there were more than 2,500 assessments carried out by 400 EULEX monitors .
A 0.014 point increase in BiH 's score , now set at 0.800 , has allowed it to move up six places , reaching the 62nd position , reflecting its higher education and GDP indices in this year 's survey .
The government must implement lustration honourably and without compromises .
It is severely destabilising countries in West Africa as well , the report said .
Istanbul is hosting its 27th annual book fair .
For this reason , it has been widely taken for granted that Kosovo on its way to succeeding Montenegro as Europe 's newest state .
The purpose of the reportedly hastily arranged conference call would be for Merkel and Sarkozy to assure Papandreou of their support for his efforts to reform the country 's economy .
Public service and judicial reforms are also on the right course , it said .
Ahtisaari 's blueprint calls for the KPC to be dissolved after a one @-@ year transition period -- a prospect that has triggered some alarm .
Deputy Prime Minister for EU Integration Teuta Arifi said the dialogue is directed to advance the freedom of speech .
This is the wrong path for both Israel and Turkey , " he argues .
Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini ( right ) and Romanian counterpart Cristian Diaconescu shake hands in Rome last week . [ Getty Images ]
Fuele said he expects Serbia to put an effort into implementing " key reforms " in the rule of law and in suppressing corruption and organised crime .
She was released , but the investigation continues .
However , it is not clear if all 232,000 teachers in the country will receive their grant because many schools lack the necessary equipment for the e @-@ textbooks .
" It is the best way to spend an afternoon or evening , " he added , entering the theatre .
Serbia welcomes 2009 with ambition , anxiety
He also welcomed the " political agreement on forming state @-@ level government and launching some European reforms , " which was reached by the main political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina on December 28th , ending a 14 @-@ month deadlock .
The EU average in 2006 was 16.9 % , above those of both Cyprus ( 10.5 % ) and Turkey ( 16 % ) .
According to reports from international media , the joint NATO and US command plans to almost double its troops there in the next three to four years to 134,000 soldiers .
" Political leaders have stated that BiH membership in NATO is one of their strategic objectives .
" The best way to achieve such commitments is by advancing regional agreements like in the ASEAN and Central America , " Briseno said .
Milanovic responded immediately to the prime minister 's opening address .
Ire over cancelled Sejdiu visit
The electric multiple unit is produced by Koncar @-@ Electrical Vehicles and the TZV Gredelj , for the state @-@ owned Croatian Railways company .
This year , the United States and Hong Kong were given the best possible score of 100 points each , based on which the two tied in the pole position , ahead of 3rd @-@ placed Singapore .
Zdeslav Santic , the Splitska Banka chief economy analyst , told SETimes he expects the Swiss franc to stop rising and balance out with the euro , reducing the monthly repayment for Croatian borrowers .
And if Basescu comes out the winner , we may go to early elections , " he added .
The demonstration comes as the coalition government , led by former European Central Bank Vice @-@ President Lucas Papademos , tries to negotiate a stalled second bailout of 130 billion euros from the EU @-@ IMF @-@ ECB .
Gas interconnectors help diversify Bulgarian energy
But for each of these services , an alternative mechanism has been developed to make profits without violating Islamic law regarding transactions and trade .
Given the clear promise they gave in May , government ministers from the G17 ranks had no choice but to tender their resignations to Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica .
The largest part of the military budget goes towards salaries and pensions , he says , and as a result the army will not be able to take steps this year towards modernisation and NATO standards .
During communism , the hospital was also used as a detention center for political dissidents .
Greece 's previous chairmanship of the Union in the first half of 2003 ended with a successful summit dedicated to the Western Balkan countries ' EU integration and the adoption of the Thessaloniki declaration , outlining a series of measures to facilitate the process .
If Kirin indeed launched an investigation , where did he get the authority to do so ?
Allegations also include an idea to shoot down a Turkish plane and blaming it on Greece .
More than 40,000 participants attended the annual event in Strumica .
Macedonia , which is a source , destination , and transit country for men , women , and children for sex trafficking and forced labour , " fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking , " the State Department concluded .
People who 've lost their jobs , who can 't get by on the family income or who get an inadequate disability pension , single @-@ parent families or families with many children ... , " Xenia Papastavrou of " Boroume " told SETimes .
Who are the new members of Parliament ? [ Getty Images ]
The costs then will be even bigger than the criminal verdict punishment , " Shehtanski said .
Bucharest authorities provided the Romanian capital with three wireless networks for internet access in public gardens , effective Friday ( August 22nd ) .
Despite the successes , Turkey 's liberal and Kemalist feminists have had trouble accepting the platform of Turkey 's emerging conservative feminist movement .
Meanwhile , European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek told Russia 's RIA Novosti that the EU will stay out of the energy row between the two countries .
Unfortunately , this has always happened , and it endangers the normal functioning of the justice system .
Seen as a precursor to recognising Kosovo 's independence , the demarcation of the Macedonia @-@ Kosovo border began this week .
The escape of war criminal Radovan Stankovic demonstrates the urgent need to overhaul the country 's prison system , according to High Representative Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling .
Zagreb hosts 2008 Interliber book fair
The Austrian Defence Ministry said it would help with six firefighting aircrafts and helicopters , while Bulgaria also offered assistance .
During a May visit to Athens by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- in the wake of Greece 's economic crisis -- the two nations agreed to hold regular bilateral meetings aimed at mutual defence cuts .
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The United States has cautioned Turkey that a cross @-@ border action could jeopardise regional stability .
These are negotiations on many serious issues , and it will take time , so you cannot comment on a discussion each time it is held , " he told reporters .
With a score of 61.1 , Macedonia is ranked 71st in the world and 31st in Europe .
Yet many remember the secret files Tito 's regime kept on people who struggled for the long @-@ held ideal of an independent and democratic Macedonia .
" In practice , this physical object has nothing to do with good relations over the Prut River , let alone Moldova 's European integration , " Cenusa said .
" Holland doesn 't want us in the Schengen area ... and suddenly we don 't like the smell of the Dutch flowers , " says journalist Viorel Dobran .
Formed in 1993 in the aftermath of the Balkan War and as part of a UN @-@ lead effort to bring to justice those suspected of war atrocities and human rights violations , the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) has seen its role evolve as its mandate winds down in 2012 .
In her youth , she participated in , and won , all the junior categories in the sport .
Elena " does not know either if she is the product of an independent candidacy or the result of the liberal @-@ democrat support , or of her father accompanying her to the voting section , " writes Cotidianul 's Cristian Teodorescu .
Columns of cars with people hanging out the windows and waving NATO and Albanian flags circled the capital , while an official street party is also scheduled .
Mitrovica native and south branch co @-@ ordinator Dafina Kosova said the school is the only project that broke through the political issues and succeeded in bringing Mitrovica youths together .
They agreed that their governments would hold a joint session to address issues of common interest , such as infrastructure development .
They insisted Greece is bowing to pressure from Israel .
The government is taking steps to encourage couples to have children .
A giant painting created by Romanian pupils from Nicolae Tonitza High School in Bucharest has been entered in the Guinness Book of Records .
The Radicals , whose leader , Vojislav Seselj , is awaiting trial before The Hague tribunal , are the single strongest party in Serbia , with around one million votes won in the January 21st general election .
The constitution provides that all official candidates in an election are given immunity , which they retain until the end of their term .
" The pace ... will be determined by the ability of [ BiH ] to fulfill the necessary conditions and reforms , " European Commission Vice President Jacques Barrot said . [ Getty Images ]
The SPS says too that the arrangement in Belgrade need not transfer to the republic level .
The government and opposition trade accusations over Friday 's violence .
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According to the survey , conducted between late September and early November , 40 % of the more than 1,000 Macedonians polled believe that the EU is taking their country 's interests into account , down from 54 % who shared that view in the first half of 2007 .
Macedonian diaspora readies to vote in June elections
They would be put on partial pay until the government decides whether to kick them out or re @-@ employ them .
Suzana , 35 , agrees that people in older age brackets struggle to find opportunities .
The main selection of the festival features 12 films , which will compete for the Golden and Silver Stars awards .
Limited funding does not permit the hiring of additional aides .
After instituting these measures , police caught two emigrants sent by this group on August 11th 2007 , finding them on a Skopje @-@ Geneva flight .
Many speculate that he might run for president in the upcoming campaign .
We had to convince some families they had buried the wrong person , because their relative 's body was later recovered elsewhere , " said Gerxhaliu .
These factors -- including depression , education , smoking , diet and obesity -- all influence the risk of cardiovascular disease .
" It is clear as daylight that the prime minister 's project ... is aimed at fulfilling , step by step , the demands of ethnic separatists , " he said last week , charging the United States and Iraqi Kurds were behind the plan .
The first will entail the construction of a 75m @-@ high " Knezevo " dam on the Zletovica River , and a water supply system -- consisting of a water supply pipeline and purification stations -- for several municipalities .
Professors , political analysts , international corporate heads and journalists will also attend .
However , one professor with 300 students is extremely difficult .
Preserving financial stability is a top priority of the government , Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said on Wednesday , as he outlined a series of measures the country is planning to take to mitigate the effects of the global downturn .
" We decided to show we can change and adjust to changes in the society , to show we are not slaves of the past , " Mandic said at the party convention in January .
The biggest ruling party VMRO @-@ DPMNE , however , and the two ethnic Albanian parties , ruling DPA and opposition DUI , supported early elections .
" Malev was a competitor to the Lufthansa Group in the region , which has more expensive prices , and it offered good connections to northern Europe , and the US , " Shqipe Habibi of Ylli Travel Agency in Pristina told SETimes .
The investments will go towards to two large @-@ scale projects : construction of a theme golf park and a biomass processing and power plant .
As Turkey 's air operations in northern Iraq continue , bloggers condemn the military attacks by arguing the Kurdish issue can only be solved through dialogue and peace .
Critics of the changes quickly gained the support of their European colleagues .
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" The faster we complete the major reforms in our country ... the sooner we will be able to exit these restrictions , " the leader of the ruling PASOK party said .
High Representative Miroslav Lajcak urged acting Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Prime Minister Nikola Spiric on Tuesday ( November 20th ) to continue performing the duties his current mandate entails , so that the work of BIH institutions is not stalled .
" I didn 't believe last year that Croatians could do it .
The European Commission 's ( EC ) Head of Delegation in Montenegro , Leopold Maurer , told local media , " The complete picture of Montenegro , when it comes to EU relations , is positive , " following the October 15th release of the Commission 's annual progress report .
Stressing the need for transparent and fair trials , MEPs also urged Croatian authorities to ensure that corruption investigations will remain free of political interference .
Documentaries are not like commercial movies , they show the reality as is , " Ivan Radic , 29 , told SETimes .
Kosovo @-@ born contemporary artist Sisley Xhafa opened his second , one @-@ man exhibition in Goteborg , Sweden on Sunday ( February 7th ) .
More than two thirds of Greeks say they have gotten poorer , and similar results are recorded in neighbouring countries .
The programme includes concerts by the popular Dragan Dautovski Quartet , the Macedonian Philharmonic Orchestra , the Macedonian Opera and Ballet and participants from Kosovo and Serbia .
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NATO moves to scale down KFOR
It then reached the art market through Germany and Switzerland , where the Getty 's former antiquities curator , Marion True , reportedly first saw it in 1992 . Eventually , the Getty bought the rare antiquity for $ 1.15m.
Text of documents related to the Dayton Peace Agreement which was initialed at Wright @-@ Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton , Ohio on November 21 , 1995 and signed in Paris on December 14 , 1995 .
The results , it said , show confusion about where Albania stands in terms of its EU bid .
On the other hand , international observers said the vote was a missed opportunity for political parties to work together .
A new mapping project seeks to change that .
By Linda Karadaku and Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Pristina and Belgrade -- 28 / 10 / 11
Serbs consider it a holiday spent with family .
" On Wednesday , the competition for the recruitment of KSF for all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo will be opened .
The commission has visited Turkey , and is verifying historical facts , he said .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov was sworn in on Tuesday ( May 12th ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
The EU monitors have four field offices -- near Lake Basaleti , about 20km north of the Georgian capital , and in Gori , Poti and Zugdidi .
Security was tight in Novi Sad during the summit .
Greece 's long road ahead
Kosovo tied with Argentina for the 104 , while Turkey was placed 112th with Bangladesh , Congo ( Brazzaville ) , Kenya , Senegal and Uganda .
" He covered up the mass expulsions and the murders and continues to do so to this day , and the only regret he had of the entire operation was that some Muslim men got away . "
Dink 's widow Rakel accepted the award at a ceremony in Vienna . [ Getty Images ]
Rupel indicated on Wednesday that it would be up to individual countries to decide whether and when to recognise Kosovo as a sovereign state .
But TAV is also trying to attract air carriers to form a national Macedonian carrier , TAV Macedonia Director Murat Ornekol told SETimes .
After the elections in Egypt , set to begin in about a month , Kosovo hopes to gain recognition from the new government .
A number of world leaders and senior international officials also praised Holbrooke for his compassion , his diplomatic skills and superior strategic judgment .
The medics , who were convicted of deliberately infecting more than 400 Libyan children with HIV and first sentenced to death in 2004 , spent more than eight years in jail in Tripoli .
He also said he had sent a request to Velchev 's office , asking him to order an investigation into the allegations against him .
While the Serbs boycotted it in many areas of Kosovo , those in Pristina did not .
Some 31 % thought that Kosovo and Serbia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration are " two allegedly separate processes , but that the province has emerged as a condition for joining the EU , " she said .
According to Slobodan Samardzic , an MP representing the Democratic Party of Serbia , the ruling party 's approach is a mistake .
Serbia 's Ana Ivanovic , a top seed in Olympic tennis , withdrew from the competition Monday ( August 11th ) .
We share the deep dedication for freedom , democracy and peace .
Limaj made his decision after Pristina Airport called for tax relief for airports located less than 200km from Pristina .
Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the premiere in Sarajevo . [ Haris Memija / SETimes ]
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He and counterparts from Austria , Hungary , Bulgaria and Romania signed the deal with European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso .
Kragujevac Deputy Mayor Nebojsa Zdravkovic said the municipal assembly is expected to approve the plan in September and then work out the details with Fiat in the next two months .
More than 267,000 people were registered with the Croatian Employment Office ( HZZ ) -- 1.7 % more than in February 2009 and 4.6 % more than March of last year .
Neither has the EU 's slow and disunited response to the Arab Spring fuelled admiration in Turkey . "
Turkish Cypriots , in a separate referendum in April 2004 , voted for the plan , but it required endorsement by both sides in order for a re @-@ unified Cyprus to enter the EU .
Charges of misuse of foreign assistance by Macedonia quickly rebuffed
In a new statement Thursday , Foxman urged the ADL to " encourage steps to create an atmosphere in which Armenia will respond favourably " to Turkey 's proposal , in order to help the parties " in achieving a resolution of their profound differences . "
Over the past several months , groups affiliated with the conservative Wahhabi movement have taken control of five mosques , and the split among Macedonia 's Muslims appears to be deepening .
" We wish to see the entire region integrated in the EU as soon as possible , and this is the most important political goal which should eventually bring good to our citizens , " Tadic added .
Serbia 's recent decision to work together with the EU in proposing a new UN General Assembly resolution on Kosovo helped pave the way for the green @-@ lighting of its EU application , as did its readiness to hold talks with Pristina .
They have urged him to stop erecting roadblocks .
" For me , the political problems were not important ; they never played a role in my life , but of course the effects could be felt during the 1990ˈs when Milosevic was in power .
" Decent progress " has been made in Belgrade @-@ Pristina talks but agreements are only meaningful if they are actually implemented , EU mediator Robert Cooper tells SETimes .
France also oversaw the December launch of the EU justice and police mission in Kosovo ( EULEX ) and the Atalanta naval operation to combat piracy off the Somali coast .
Publishing houses from Albania dominated the event .
More than 80 poets from nine countries participated .
Some big media conglomerates are using media to become important in public , to pursue their other interests .
During the clashes , hooligans attacked the parliament , state TV headquarters , the city headquarters of President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party and the headquarters of its ruling coalition partners .
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Kosovo will benefit from more than 100m euros from the EU 's Instrument for Pre @-@ Accession ( IPA ) this year , according to the European Commission Liaison Office in Pristina .
Peres told reporters Monday ( September 20th ) that he had accepted Gul 's invitation for talks , but subsequently refused them after the Turkish president set unacceptable conditions .
Next , the EC report will be forwarded to the EU Council of Ministers , who will then determine when the negotiations will begin .
EULEX set to begin operations December 9th
Rossin said no deal had been reached , and that he had made clear to Samardzic that UNMIK would act " at a moment of our choosing . "
The new service launched on September 1st and costs between 6 and 14 euros per month .
Winter Olympic Park Association director Nedzad Ajnadzic says , however , that while improvements are evident , this only the beginning .
The countries that lost ground were Bulgaria ( 59th ) , Romania ( 72nd ) , Croatia ( 80th ) , Albania ( 82nd ) and Serbia ( 92nd ) .
Petkovska : Sad to say that after all happenings with A1 , we still don 't see a willingness by the government , the media or the responsible institutions to enter serious dialogue about the real problems in the media .
People predominantly complain about discrimination in the field of labour and employment , with ethnicity , membership or non @-@ membership in political parties and unions most frequently listed as the basis for discrimination .
After the verdict was announced , war crimes prosecutor Vladimir Vukcevic said that he was only " partly " satisfied , adding that he would appeal to the Serbian Supreme Court .
KFOR and EULEX declined to comment , hence the reason for the arrests are not clear at this point .
RS opposition leaders have since launched an anti @-@ Vasic blog on the country 's biggest portal , Sarajevo @-@ x.com.
The DTP members ' absence would have left parliament with a total of 27 vacancies .
The depot 's concrete walls must be 1m thick .
So far , we have no such information and are aware only of facilities used by the UNMIK police and KPS , " Maliqi said .
Part of the European public is still quite attached to the romantic image of PKK as a freedom and democracy @-@ inspired group , " Milan says .
Many of the plaintiffs called for the trial of former intelligence head and Interior Minister Dosta Dimovska , the official who allegedly carried out the secret wiretaps.Trajkovski pardoned both Dimovska and Aleksandar Cvetkov , the former head of the interior ministry 's Operational Technology Department , in 2003 .
I expect strengthened co @-@ operation on this level .
In recent years , it has served to protect the ruling Democratic Socialist Party ( DPS ) , headed by former Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic , from political opponents .
Thousands gathered in Istanbul on Tuesday ( April 19th ) to protest the disqualification of 12 pro @-@ Kurdish politicians from the upcoming parliamentary elections .
Among the most notable detention has been that of Aziz Yildirim , the chairman of one of Turkey 's largest sports clubs , Fenerbahce .
Meanwhile , although there are no legal provisions allowing a Eurozone member to quit or be expelled from the club , EU officials hinted Greece might be kicked out .
Serbia mulls giving more power to regions
The monitoring cameras would not have essentially influenced the reliability of the elections process , but if the insistence on having them continues , then the policy on this should be changed enabling the cameras to monitor the electoral process .
Droutsas also said that despite its current financial problems , the EU should be able to find the needed funding to assist the aspiring countries in their reform efforts .
Serbia 's water polo team won the FINA World Cup after defeating Croatia 13 @-@ 7 .
The signing of the agreement on the exchange of classified information was signed by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic .
A round @-@ trip ticket to Rhodes now costs 250 euros each .
Eco Film Festival , Sarajevo . [ Getty Images ]
Turkey is about to initiate a passport @-@ free zone with neighbouring Georgia for the first time in its history .
The 31st edition of the traditional annual photo exhibit " Zagreb Salon , " organised by Photoclub Zagreb , opened at the Croatian Artists ' Association on Friday ( November 10th ) .
According to Capusella , it is rare that governments breach their commitments to the IMF .
Contestants seemed to have the sports bug as well ; most said tennis player Ana Ivanovic is their role model .
Enemy fire hit the plane several times , nearly downing it at least once .
President Demetris Christofias announced the cancellation of the five @-@ day Greek Cypriot military exercise , dubbed Nikiforos , less than 24 hours before its scheduled kick @-@ off Tuesday .
Ugljanin 's Bosniac List does support new elections .
" Some say socialist Yugoslavia fell with the Berlin Wall , " Sarajevo law professor Zdravko Grebo told the SETimes .
The Cyprus issue has complicated Turkey 's bid to join the EU .
A new cave is discovered in the Lukina Jama system .
By signing the SAA , BiH is also opening its trade market -- reducing or revoking customs duties on specific product groups envisioned in the agreement .
Numerous coffee shops , restaurants and other eateries offer delicious food .
During Gligorov 's two terms as president , between 1991 and 1999 , Macedonia became a member of the UN under the temporary reference " the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , " accepted the 1995 Interim Accord with Greece and underwent a controversial economic transition .
" We are not blocking negotiations on fisheries ; rather it is Slovenia 's understandable position , " Jansa said on Tuesday .
Among the highlights was the Nikola Tesla Collection , created by renowned sculptor and designer Olja Ivanjicki .
He added that his country hopes to become an energy hub in the Balkans .
BiH party leaders to meet with Inzko
The fugitive , mud @-@ loving hippo heads back to her resort after a week on the lam in southern Montenegro .
" Initially , I did not want to sell the book , given who the author is , but when people repeatedly asked me to secure it , I began to sell it , " Dhimiter Kaciu , a book seller in Tirana , told SETimes .
God does not accept such worship , " Krasnici said .
Brankovic , though , said that Sarajevo @-@ based Energoinvest already had gained authority over the possible oil fields .
" All Serbian citizens who want peace and stability in the region and the best possible interethnic relations should be satisfied with the opening of the base .
The party got 35.6 % of the vote and will have two seats in the parliament .
The two groups had been butting heads for weeks over credit and loan terms .
Moody 's noted the rise in ethnic tensions and lack of new state @-@ level government seven months after the October 3rd general elections is problematic .
The EU and NATO will work in close co @-@ operation in ensuring security in Kosovo after the Security Council 's resolution on the province 's future status , top representatives of the two organisations said on Monday .
" If the prosecutor becomes a political instrument , this is not only shameful but also risky , " he told other MPs , who voted to lift his immunity in accordance with the request of the general prosecutor .
Belgium will extend the current restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian workers in its labour market by another three years , Employment Minister Joelle Milquet announced on Friday ( December 5th ) .
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He adds that the effect of all this is not the clash between these two parties , but the marginalisation of the rest of the opposition , which seem unable to break through the dualism of the conflict .
It is a difficult , long @-@ term process , " Filat told media on Thursday ( January 5th ) , while visiting a Transnistrian village .
Financing is part of the agriculture development plan for Kosovo from 2009 to 2013 . [ Getty Images ]
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The event has brought together 120 participants from the Balkans , Europe and the United States .
A new online database allows Montenegrin citizens to check their names and personal data for any errors in the central elections list via the internet .
Prizren 's Serbs were targeted in ethnic attacks during the rioting that erupted in Kosovo in March 2004 .
It failed when Greek Cypriots rejected the proposed solution at the polls , even as Turkish Cypriots gave the thumbs @-@ up .
" Kosovo is ready to co @-@ operate with [ the UN ] on transferring competencies from UNMIK to Kosovo 's institutions and EULEX , " Sejdiu said .
The two other resolutions adopted on Wednesday deal with reconciliation and dialogue between ex @-@ Yugoslavia countries , and with the obligation of Council of Europe member countries to co @-@ operate in the prosecution of war crimes .
Less is more as Greeks plan frugal holidays
Despite warnings last week from the EU , Croatian fishermen on Friday ( December 7th ) insisted that the country proceed with the controversial fishing zone in the Adriatic Sea .
His call came hours after Parliament elected Tomislav Nikolic , the deputy leader of the hardline Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) , as its speaker .
Although 26 of the 27 EU member states wanted to start implementing the SAA this year , the Netherlands halted Serbia 's EU bid , demanding that Belgrade extradite war crimes fugitive Ratko Mladic before negotiations with the Union begin .
Former opponents of the communist regime and participants of the 1989 revolution say it is too little , too late .
Rather , he says , his required visa repeatedly failed to come through in time .
The 8 billion @-@ euro pipeline is the flagship project in the EU 's Southern Gas Corridor initiative , aimed at reducing the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's dependence on Russian supplies .
Turkey 's economy minister predicts GDP will rise more than 3.5 % this year .
The Croatian Helsinki Committee says 116 people were killed , while the Serbian NGO Veritas puts the number at 1,200 .
Iceland and Switzerland were the first nations to recognise Montenegro , shortly after it officially declared its independence on June 3rd , 2006 .
The KFOR troops present there , like everywhere else in Kosovo , are handling the situation in a very professional manner .
But as Christmas is a season for commercialism as much as spirituality , even illegal immigrants get in on the act -- pedaling counterfeit goods on sheets spread out on sidewalks , trying to lure shoppers gazing at windows and walking past them without buying despite sales up to 70 % and more .
" Let 's hope we will have enough time to recover as much as we can from this handicap , through a strong marketing campaign showing the positive side of tourism in Albania , " Gjergji said .
Attempts to reach a deal in the past were blocked mainly by Bosnian Serb parties .
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Media reports quoted the motion filed by Brammertz on Tuesday as arguing that the sought split @-@ up of the case " will maximise the prospect of justice for the victims . "
Greece 's Karamanlis determined to push through agenda
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Voters will be choosing members of the state and entity parliaments , as well as cantonal parliaments in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and the Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) are popular in his home region of Drenica , Kosovo .
Mirzeta , who is four months pregnant , said she did not want to have children in the United States .
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nickolay Mladenov and his Croatian counterpart , Gordan Jandrokovic , announced their countries ' decision in a joint statement , stressing that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi 's " era is over " and urging him to step down immediately .
More than 1,270 athletes from 49 countries took part under the eye of 4,500 local and foreign reporters .
A report finds profits from the narcotics trade in Bulgaria have helped fund Middle Eastern terrorist organisations such as Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad . [ Getty Images ]
At that point , Albania will have an estimated 759km of highway linking it with its neighbours .
Miliband : BiH should reform institutions
Turkey changes stance on Libyan crisis
Turkey 's Babacan announces progress in talks with Armenia
" I strongly underline the need for the Albanian political class to find and put in use all legal and democratic mechanisms to get out of this problematic situation in the interest of Albania and its citizens , " Topi said .
Ten Greek and 20 Turkish swimmers competed this year in two races , one 1.5km and the other 5km .
The unique character of NATO is its ability to connect Europe and North America , and our HQ in Sarajevo is an excellent example of that shared vision .
Spectators gather at giant , painted Styrofoam dominoes placed along the route of the former Berlin Wall near the Brandenburg Gate on Monday ( November 9th ) in Berlin . [ Getty Images ]
The networks function every day between 10am and 8pm in Herastrau Park , Cismigiu Garden and Tineretului Park .
AKP 's Poyraz emphasizes that the Turkish government has no problem with its Kurdish population and calls on BDP politicians to " Stop advocating for the PKK terrorists . "
A new report by the UNDP finds the gulf between ethnic Albanians and Serbs remains wide , despite common problems .
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" Parliament calls on the EU to clearly and unequivocally affirm the entirety of Serbia 's territory as a condition for the resumption of talks on Serbia 's association with the EU . "
Serbia needs to enter the EU , in spite of all obstacles . " But there are terms Serbia cannot accept : " implicit recognition of Kosovo , as well as all attempts to force Kosovo Serbs into Kosovo institutions , " says Dacic .
They finished shooting in December and are now editing the film .
Insisting that Kosovo is an unalienable part of its territory , Serbia has voiced opposition to any plan that would put the province on the path to statehood , stressing that all it can agree to is broad autonomy .
" In total , 22 members of an international criminal drugs network , some of them key ' head ' figures , have been arrested . "
" Louis ' winning that marathon was galvanising to the Greeks . "
Burglary was the motive behind an attempted break @-@ in at the Pristina home of Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci , according to the main suspect .
Serbia might participate in the construction of the Belene nuclear plant in Bulgaria , Energy Minister Petar Skundric confirmed on Wednesday ( May 19th ) .
The goal is take the knowledge these people have gained from institutions in other parts of the world and " transfer " it back to Europe , according to the site .
Also in 2007 , Partizan fans were involved in riots in the Bosnian town of Mostar , which resulted in the expulsion of the Belgrade @-@ based club from the UEFA Cup .
In line with their shared principle of offering no comment on court rulings , the EU and NATO , guarantors of the Ohrid Agreement , said nothing .
SAR also notes that the construction costs for one kilometer of highway in Romania are double those of other central and eastern European countries , such as Poland and Hungary .
A visa @-@ free policy in its neighborhood is not meant to be an alternative to the EU membership .
Sanliurfa , Turkey 's mainly Kurdish southeastern Anatolia city in Urfa province , started Monday ( April 11th ) with disappointing news -- the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , didn 't include their native Ibrahim Tatlises ' name on its 530 @-@ member list of candidates for the June 12th general elections .
The project takes place in the US states of New Mexico and California .
Today , Ljubuski has 28,000 residents , the majority of them Bosnian Croats .
Parliamentary resolutions describing wartime massacres of Armenians as a genocide have prompted a sharp reaction by Ankara .
A protected witness known only as " witness 81 , " testified last week in The Hague tribunal that former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj , Idriz Balaj and Lahi Brahimaj tortured and executed Serb and Roma captives in the Jablanica camp in 1998 .
The planned White Stream would run from Georgia to Romania under the Black Sea , while the ITGI pipeline would link Turkey and the continent via Greece and Italy .
With the vote set for January 21st , the parties have been searching for the best way to maximise their chances under Serbia 's election law .
Should the safe and secure environment of the people in Kosovo be threatened , KFOR would be ready to take appropriate measures to counter this threat .
While serving as a senator , he was outspoken in support of Kosovo 's independence .
Election fever grips Albania
Researchers from Greece , Spain and Mexico discovered that pregnant women who eat Mediterranean food could protect their children from asthma and allergies .
Macedonia marked the 10th anniversary of signing the Ohrid Framework Agreement by organizing a meeting and a reception hosted by President Gjorge Ivanov .
For me it doesn 't mean just to have the opportunity to travel more abroad , but it has to do with my nationality , " Maqastena told SETimes .
But we 'd rather stay in the private atmosphere of our home , where we can , as a family , celebrate this family holiday , " said Nada .
" We are here to take up every issue . " [ Getty Images ]
Diplomatic Diary : Hungary supports Turkey 's EU bid
Among the over 100 arrrested were members of the extreme nationalist movement Naši 1389 .
According to a study by the International Data Corporation , the software piracy rate in Serbia has kept steady at 74 % for the past four years .
According to the indictment , Uka went to the airport on March 2nd armed with a 9mm pistol , extra ammunition and two knives .
US President Barack Obama also paid tribute to Havel 's role in the fight against communism , not only in his own country , but in the entire former Soviet bloc .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev ( left ) met with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow last month . [ Getty Images ]
Croatian Defence Minister Branko Vukelic and Albanian counterpart Gazmend Oketa said in Zagreb on Friday ( January 30th ) that they expect their countries to become full @-@ fledged NATO members at the Alliance 's next summit in April .
Serbia 's Minister of Interior Ivica Dacic supports the EU investigations into illegal privatisation of companies . [ Reuters ]
Turkey 's Canakkale Onsekiz Mart Observatory is taking part in a two @-@ week project that started Wednesday ( May 12th ) to monitor three " dancing " stars , in an effort to determine what is happening inside their luminous masses .
Gruevski also met with opposition party leader Tsipora Livni .
As a result , Serbs will have the most representatives on the council , followed by Turks , Bosnians and other minorities .
We are working as if he were in Serbia , " he said .
In a few seconds , the mobile system can identify the radiography of a car , truck , container or any other object of similar size .
Artan Maqastena , an Albanian student in Kosovo , said that having citizenship is not just a matter of free travel .
More than half of administration officials think that the SAA does not bring anything to the country , while only 6.6 % view it as a contractual relationship .
" In 1996 , Dodik was among the rare politicians in RS who publicly claimed that [ war crimes indictee Radovan ] Karadzic and Ratko Mladic must be brought to the UN war crimes tribunal at The Hague , " says Tanja Topic , a political analyst at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Banja Luka .
" Nikola Spiric 's decision to resign is his right and his choice , but it is not a responsible action , " he said .
During last month 's Belgrade riots , the Croatian embassy was attacked and the windows of a Croatian @-@ owned shop in Uzice were broken .
" The IBM concept will be gradually implemented as soon as practically possible , " the Union said .
If a broad coalition is in store , there is little sign of it now .
Kosovo is an European issue , a statement posted on the Slovenian EU presidency website cited Rupel as saying .
" Nowhere in the world have I seen a deeper and more unquestioned and natural love for poetry , both as literature and as the current of imagination , feeling , and compassion within us than I have seen here in Macedonia . "
" There now is a pretty tense standoff between the Syrian army and the Turkish army about what will happen next . "
The government , now faulted by many for poor post @-@ Olympiad planning , has found unlikely tenants for some of the buildings .
The northern route runs from Turkey , Bulgaria and Romania to Austria , Hungary , the Czech Republic , Poland or Germany .
Will you cancel the budget ?
" Most people are not interested in politics ; they are interested in daily life .
Police raided a house in the Serbian city of Nis in late March , but the fugitive had already disappeared .
Kosovo Serbs weigh their options
Greek lottery systems provider Intralot announced last weekend that it acquired a majority 50.1 % stake in the Argentinean lottery systems company Techno Accion .
Serbia will instead be represented by a " political delegation , " headed by Samardzic and including Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic .
Josipovic has said that he will invite the heads of all countries in the region to the ceremony .
He doesn 't display the kind of outrage demonstrated in the same spot by scores of thousands of " Indignant , " who gathered each night all summer to blow whistles , shout and shine lasers on the parliament building across the street -- angry at pay cuts and big tax hikes .
This small , pleasant museum is devoted exclusively to Athens ' modern history , particularly of the past two centuries .
Culture and Society : Bucharest to host home @-@ grown talent
Discussions focused on bilateral relations , as well as regional issues in the Middle East and the Balkans .
" KFOR 's mission is to monitor , lease and de @-@ conflict the requirements of the military technical agreement signed in Kumanovo in 1999 , " he said .
The leaders also stressed the importance of co @-@ operation in the field of security and justice , praising the agreements reached in the area so far .
Regionwide , it 's a slow process , though crucial to the families of victims .
Slovenia and Croatia are en route to settling the remaining issues standing in the way of full reconciliation , Slovenian President Danilo Turk said on Thursday ( January 14th ) after talks with visiting Croatian counterpart Stipe Mesic .
Officials in Serbia also welcomed the Irish vote , with President Boris Tadic calling it " great encouragement for the EU enlargement process " and Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic calling it " good news " for his country 's European path .
The court refused to admit evidence suggestig that the infection predated the medics ' arrival in Libya by at least a year , and was likely due to poor hygenic conditions .
The solution lies in a radical reform of the political system and electoral law , which will enable MPs to truly act as representatives of the people rather than as outlets of their parties ' leaders .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 24 / 10 / 11
In his acceptance speech Sunday ( May 24th ) , Crvenkovski acknowledged that the SDSM is in a deep and long @-@ term crisis .
Participants are also reviewing measures to boost banking , insurance , security and tourism amid the global economic crisis .
" I haven 't noticed that the citizens see any particular gain , I haven 't noticed any joy or smiling faces since Serbia 's becoming a candidate . "
European Parliament urges democratic consensus in Turkey
Kosovo Albanian leaders appealed for calm on Sunday ( February 11th ) following the death of two people during a protest Saturday .
It has grown to 31 faculties with nearly 90,000 undergraduate and graduate students , ten institutes and about 4,500 teachers and assistants .
Subscribers can choose from three payment plans .
For him the law enabled " deputies of the Kosovo Assembly to realise pensions that are more favourable than any other pension benefit for other citizens , and that are inconsistent with constitutional principles of equality , rule of law , non @-@ discrimination and social justice . "
" We need to see Croatia as a modern country that is oriented towards the future and whose statehood is being based on antifascism and the Homeland War , " the president said .
Many analysts are sceptical about prospects for change .
Sitilides said the vote won 't end Greece 's problems .
Later that day , Seselj ordered that the Radicals vote against the SAA , he explained on Saturday .
Syrian President Bashar Al @-@ Assad assured Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou @-@ Markoullis on Sunday ( November 11th ) that the dispute over sea routes between Latakia in Syria and the Famagusta port in Northern Cyprus will be settled in the near future .
The EU and both governments should create necessary mechanisms to observe the implementation of the deal and to see how the markets react , " Ahmetajv said .
" It 's fair to say that things are moving forward , but now the real work gets under way to ensure that the new institutions and new arrangements function on a day to day basis , " McGuffie said .
Disputing the existence of Karadzic 's alleged immunity agreement with Holbrooke , UN prosecutors have also rejected his complaints about irregularities during his initial appearance .
Pagu explained , however , that the situation has not been hopeful even when there is legislation that addresses gender imbalances .
The group , led by Egypt and including also Ghana , Georgia , Colombia , Saudi Arabia , Kenya and China , accounted for nearly a fifth of all 200 pro @-@ business reforms introduced in 98 of the surveyed 178 economies in 2006 @-@ 2007 .
" What 's happened in the past couple of weeks is there is a convergence of some events in Europe and the United States that has led many market participants to lose confidence in economic leadership of some of the key countries , " Zoellick said .
We should start shooting in 2011 .
This is horrendous , " Raptopoulos told SETimes .
He added that other cases of war crimes in Montenegro are also likely to end with the release of the suspected criminals .
Borisov said on Friday that he has told the Russians that the project would be implemented , but only after issues such as its final cost and viability have been clarified .
" I think we can be satisfied , because at this moment we have good legal grounds for more transparent actions in the field .
They closed the festival with a 90 @-@ minute show , including two encores .
Addressing EU lawmakers on Tuesday , Rehn said that the EC wants " to move further " on this matter , which he termed " very important for the citizens of the Western Balkans . "
The banking sector in Greece will receive a 28 billion @-@ euro rescue plan .
A study commissioned by the Wall Street Journal showed in June that 43 % of Romanians planned to take only one week of vacation instead of the usual three to four as a result of hardship and fear of job loss .
The amendment eliminates the 18 % VAT in what has become known as the " Battle for Babies " in Serbia .
The hackers targeting Vijesti called themselves " the group of Kosovar hackers . "
" We have more independent institutions renting work premises in absence of sufficient space , but the ombudsman is the priority for the government , " he said .
I am aware people are losing patience and certain problems ' solutions linger for years , but still , I do not support the most extreme methods , which may endanger people , " SSCG General Secretary Zoran Masonicic told the Podgorica daily Vijesti .
Macedonian singer Esma Redzepova , dubbed the " Queen of Gypsy Music , " won a lawsuit against director Sacha Baron Cohen for using her famous song " Chae Shukarie " in his popular movie " Borat . "
Muslims say Ramadan is a time of understanding each other 's needs and sharing suffering or happiness .
The retiree 's union has been arguing that in addition to unifying the BiH defence and police systems , the country 's pension systems should also be combined , allowing for more generous pensions .
( Various sources 26 / 12 / 07 @-@ 02 / 01 / 08 )
The event brought together 192 computer projects that competed for awards in nine main categories : computer graphics , computer animation , offline multimedia , computer and electronic music , web design in arts and culture , web design in society and institutions , web design in entertainment , web design in technology and market and web design information and media .
It has also reportedly told Serbia it must make sure that its 2010 budget deficit does not exceed 3.5 % of GDP .
A Macedonian Army helicopter transporting 11 soldiers who were returning from a tour of duty with the EU mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina crashed near the capital , Skopje , on Saturday ( January 12th ) , killing all on board .
Despite doubts during the qualifiers , Serbia has made it through to the World Cup .
He also met with top state officials in Belgrade , to whom he conveyed support for rapid association with the EU .
The project , conducted in co @-@ operation among the Hellenic Ornithological Society , WWF Hellas , the Hellenic Herpetological Society and the Hellenic Institute of Speleological Research , is a database of the most endangered species in the country .
NATO is funding the project because it has been a major user of Macedonian roads towards Kosovo over the past eight years .
In cultural news : Bulgarian icons are on exhibit in Paris , and the 48th edition of the Struga Poetry Festival ends .
Convicts often commit new crimes , even provoke conflicts with prison staff , to extend their sentences , according to Kuzmanovic .
They also are installing concrete numbered pyramids on the border .
In a democracy , journalists should not be beaten or threatened , and any perpetrators should be found and prosecuted . "
By accepting Greek Cypriots as a full member and only legitimate representative for the island of Cyprus in 2004 , the EU only emphasised the longstanding division , suggesting that accession may not be a cure for all , as expected .
I have great respect for the work that has been done there ... and I feel an obligation to develop the mine and the region there .
Spiric , who is a member of Republika Srspka ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik 's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) and who will remain as acting prime minister until a new cabinet is appointed , was the first Bosnian Serb to quit his post .
Babacan promised new investments by Turkish companies in the country and praised Albania for boosting stability in the region .
Cell phone users with internet access can read the newspaper for free at mobile.financialmirror.com.
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka - 09 / 08 / 10
It is banking on public outrage over rising gas prices , which the Socialist opposition portrays as the consequence of Basescu 's confrontational policies towards Russia .
This year , though , the VMRO @-@ DPMNE @-@ led government held a ceremony on August 13th honouring the anniversary .
Jelana Markovic : I would tell them that it feels very good to bear the title of most beautiful girl , but I would also tell them that it comes with a big obligation and demand an amount of seriousness and maturity and the ability to not be completely carried away by that passing moment .
We were especially impressed by the fact that multi @-@ ethnic police forces carried out the tasks , " she said after a meeting with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and other officials .
Rival parties join forces to save Sandzak region
The protest left three dead and dozens injured in the capital .
For a loan of 100,000 euros , or 160,000 Swiss Francs , the loan owner still has a loan of 160,000 Swiss ( minus what he repaid ) but also 120,000 or 130,000 euros in francs .
The decision was put into practice several months ago .
" The Pope said that he wishes that Turkey will join the EU . "
The British firm is investing round $ 20m in the project over the next seven years .
It is followed by Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Bulgaria , where the share of cannabis users stood at 4.1 % , 2.8 % and 2.5 % , respectively .
" RS institutions will continue to work on their programmes without obstacles .
About 130,000 of them reportedly have returned .
Serbia , EU sign SAA
" I think that Kosovo will be a good place for all , " he says .
The money will be earmarked for upgrading the regional water supply infrastructure in coastal regions , as well as the rail infrastructure .
Outgoing President Ahmet Necdet Sezer is a staunch secularist .
" We want to expand our policy in all the Balkans , both politically and economically , " says veteran ambassador Ali Engin Oba , who served in the former Yugoslavia , describing Turkey 's mission as " soft power . "
" People are overwhelmed with football these days and they only talk about the national team and their prospects to advance to the next round , " POP TV 's sports reporter Tomaz Klemencic told SETimes .
" The NGOs in particular offered practical support -- from entrepreneurship workshops to assistance with local laws and regulations , " Natasha Smokova , co @-@ owner of a recycling startup Rekomak , told SETimes .
From May 19th to the 23rd , more than 15 stages featured theatre performances , concerts , films and exhibitions .
The tobacco industry in Macedonia is angry about the changes .
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic won the China Open in Beijing on Monday ( October 11th ) after defeating David Ferrer of Spain 6 @-@ 2 , 6 @-@ 4 .
Both are believed to be hiding in Serbia .
An excavation team has discovered the only Byzantine monastery complex from 9th century Constantinople .
" Everything depends on independent state bodies and their control , but the fact is that they now have more instruments of control .
" [ Western leaders ] can say what they want about how these sanctions are either different or are targeted , but the whole idea was tarnished years ago , " he added .
" Honeymoon " is an Albanian @-@ Serbian co @-@ production .
The downsizing plan would not undermine the NATO @-@ led force 's capacity to deal with any potential problems , however .
In 2003 , 8 % of households in Turkey were consuming alcohol .
Report : corruption still pervasive in Southeast Europe
A third of those members were appointed by Parvanov , analysts say .
Serbian Ambassador to Paris Dusan Batakovic , part of the delegation , said the " unilateral declaration of independence " of Kosovo challenged the UN and its authority .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) has attracted 150m euros in foreign direct investments ( FDI ) in the first quarter of 2008 , Haris Basic , head of the Foreign Investments Promotion Agency , said on Tuesday ( April 22nd ) .
In Kosovo , children held a holiday concert in Gjilan .
A young Macedonian calls for the abolition of the EU 's visa regime , during a 2006 protest in Skopje . [ Getty Images ]
He comes across as an alternative musician , but with a soft spot for all things Balkan reflected in the songs .
However , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said that the Irish veto did not diminish the bloc 's commitment to admitting new members from the Balkans and Turkey .
There comes a point where you don 't just sit waiting for inspiration , you 're always wired to it .
Business : Belgrade Beer Industry privatised
The project 's most novel contribution , however , may be its attempt to look at the problem regionally .
Around 70 % of the loans are distributed in foreign currency -- euros and dollars -- due to better interest rates .
The EU has made the OHR 's closure and its transformation into a strengthened EUSR office as a key prerequisite for BiH to gain official recognition as an EU candidate country .
" In other words , Serbia was , then , violating the rights of its own citizens , not the law of another state , " says Milanovic .
Most women are aware that abortion is not a harmless intervention and there are always risks of injury , infection , bleeding , and even permanent sterility .
Ankara 's next steps will be defined at Thursday 's [ August 18th ] National Security Council meeting , chaired by President Abdullah Gul .
Representatives of other political parties were also invited , including Tito Petkovski , leader of the New Social Democratic Party , whose political support has helped the SDSM .
" I will run in these elections and I expect them to be tough . "
Ankara and Tehran also have differing long @-@ term regional objectives that could eventually threaten the viability of the relationship .
Kosovo Serbs sit on the road blockade in the village of Zupce near Mitrovica on July 28th . [ Reuters ]
SETimes : General Buhler has mentioned that organised crime in the north is multi @-@ ethnic .
The government vowed another crackdown , echoing previous promises that were not kept , and Geroulanos acknowledged it would take a long time to clean up what has become ugly game of football in Greece .
The lingering dispute with Cyprus and objections to offering full EU membership by French President Nicolas Sarkozy have delayed the process .
" We have a very clear intention to change things in Turkey -- to make Turkish democracy a first @-@ class democracy , make Turkey a truly democratic country where the rule of law works , where people exercise their freedoms , and where fundamental rights are respected , " Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said at an informal EU summit in Portugal on Saturday ( September 8th ) .
" Those people need to be remembered as barbarians and nothing more , " he said .
The Turkish government plans to privatise state @-@ owned banks by November 2010 , Deputy Prime Minister Nazim Ekren announced on Sunday ( July 27th ) .
" The purpose of those negotiations is Serbia 's faster integration , and not the removal of Serbia from Kosova , " Kurti says .
International rating agency Dun & Bradstreet upgraded Croatia 's debt rating to DB3 , the country 's first investment @-@ grade level .
Southeast Asian economies were prodded by international financial institutions and private creditors , such as major banks , to open their capital accounts as a way to finance growing consumption and investment needs .
" All those who have credits with a maturity of longer than one year will be able to get a grace period of one to two years , " Cvetkovic said .
In the 784 @-@ seat EP , the proportion of women members also stands at about 30 % .
Not long before that , Germany suggested that the EU consider putting a budget czar in Greece to oversee the country 's finances , which Greeks took as code to mean a German , further inflaming relations .
The new , long @-@ awaited highway may open in Serbia in the coming five years , but no earlier .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Amel Mekic beat his US opponent , Adler Volmar , in the 100kg judo event Thursday ( August 14th ) .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 06 / 07 / 11
" The Dayton Accords were essential as a framework for stopping the violence , and they created an initial order , " the Washington Post quoted former US diplomat Kurt Volker as saying .
The party , which has roots in political Islam , is now moving to amend the constitution and introduce a significant change : direct election of the president by popular vote .
Science and Technology : Greek archaeologists find proof of ancient brain surgery
The spreading global crisis has reached Kosovo as well as its neighbours .
According to the UNODC , residents of the region are now as safe as , or safer than , those living almost anywhere else .
SETimes : Why do you have problems in the Bulqiza mine ?
This is a collective responsibility ; everyone should work in order to fulfil the criteria for EU integration . "
That , according to him , implied that " efforts to reach a solution should start now . "
The host country -- Serbia -- was not left out of the winners ' circle entirely .
He told reporters he has faith in the Serbian judiciary .
By Daniel Daianu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 12 / 03 / 07
The hike is believed to be caused by higher fuel costs .
It took an Istanbul court only about half @-@ an @-@ hour on Wednesday ( November 1st ) to acquit a 92 @-@ year @-@ old historian , tried on charges of insulting Muslim women and inciting religious hatred .
Despite another round of talks , leaders of BiH 's main political parties remain well apart regarding elusive constitutional reforms .
Cyprus is the Southeast European country ranked highest in Reporters Without Borders ' latest Press Freedom Index published on Wednesday ; Turkey was the region 's worst performer .
Albania -- which only ten years ago was involved in major political and social turmoil -- has seen an overall increase in Foreign Direct Investments ( FDI ) .
Croatian Science , Education and Sports Minister Dragan Primorac inaugurated on Tuesday ( March 25th ) a renovated wing of the Split clinical hospital 's pathology department , which is equipped with a lab for clinical and forensic genetics .
She posted a jump of 203cm .
The Croatian and Serbian attorneys general have already co @-@ operated closely on several cases , including the Ovcara and Osijek cases .
After his capture , examination of his passport showed stamps from locations as far afield as China and Tahiti .
It was signed during a visit to Warsaw by a Montenegrin Science Academy delegation .
Government estimates of the losses range between 1.5 billion and 1.7 billion euros , while some experts quoted by the press put the figure at 3 billion euros or more .
The 440 billion @-@ euro programme is not expected to be enacted immediately , as it needs to be formally approved by both the head of government and the national parliament of each of the contributing states .
Noting that another 55 countries are close to recognising the newest Balkan state , Jeremic said the government is making every effort to prevent that from happening .
Kosovo Security Force Minister Fehmi Mujota and Commander Sulejman Selimi visited Albania 's Shkodra region earlier this month .
With the start of the new school year , more than 600,000 pupils went back to their classrooms .
The European Commission encouraged Serbia to start implementing the deal unilaterally .
The event brings together amateur artists , actors and bands from universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
" I think it is more realistic to think that the [ visa ] criteria will be fulfilled in 2010 , not in 2009 , " said Helmut Lohan , head of the EC delegation in Tirana .
The ruling ethnic @-@ Albanian party , DUI , nominated Agron Budjaku , a former transport and communications minister .
Local press , however , commented that apart from confirming a high level of unity among parliamentary parties , the resolution will have no real impact on developments in Kosovo .
In a letter , EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou requested that the country help in expediting EU efforts to find a viable vaccine .
Ilir Meta : Albania is determined to strengthen its stabilizing and moderator role in the region , as a NATO member country , which adds more of its responsibilities to the peace and the security in the region ... [ Albania ] wants to become an EU member as soon as possible , but despite the rhythm and the quality of the internal reforms , it also depends a lot on the further improvement of some regional relations , which are still tense .
Invited to the meeting Thursday are the Bosniak Party of Democratic Action , the Serb Union of Independent Social Democrats and the Croatian Democratic Union of BiH , as well as leaders of the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) and the Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Bojan Milutinovic , a Kosovo journalist , says he has a good job in the province and he sees his future in Mitrovica .
" We performed here two years ago , but are always pleased to return to this square and dance for the children .
One surprise was the attitude of the South African fans at the stadium .
Instead of attending Mass , the church warned , Croatian families were heading to the mall .
" It is necessary to appeal to responsibility ... because the depreciation of the national currency last week was generated by several factors , the most important being the struggle between the government and the parliament for votes , both mistaking the campaign budget for the state budget , " said Basescu .
Even as a newspaper editor , he believes that too much information was leaked to the media .
Guven calls on Erdogan to take action : " If you do not feel responsible for this dark portrait that we [ reporters ] are in , at least it would be a good start , which might give concrete results for you to investigate why such a perception appeared , where mistakes have been made and to discuss these findings with media owners and administrations that you are in contact with . "
The event runs until October 30th .
The European Commission ( EC ) Kosovo Progress Report in October urged Kosovo to adopt 21 laws , mainly involving the rule of law and some parts of the Athisaari proposal .
Business : Bucharest hosts regional financial forum
Zorica Stanarevic , 48 , believes Serbia ground to a halt after Djindjic 's murder .
Italy 's Costa Group announced on Monday ( March 2nd ) it had signed an agreement with the Izmir Chamber of Commerce to construct a port in Uckuyular , in Turkey 's western province of Izmir , that will accommodate cruise ships .
The absence of Serbia -- from which Kosovo declared independence two years ago -- drew no public comments from other leaders .
He vowed that Serbia would never accept Kosovo 's independence .
Fans from the region cheered Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones Monday night in Montenegro .
Bulgarian Foreign Ministry spokesman Dragovest Goranov said on Thursday that a Bulgarian hitchhiker had died in the floods and that Sofia remains unaware of the fate of a truck driver who went missing .
Reporters say Breivik has links with right @-@ wing extremism .
According to analysts , the flap demonstrates ongoing tension in Russian @-@ Romanian relations .
Science and Technology : Prominent Turkologist dies
" If he is not certain , however , then he should remain silent because it is a disgrace for the leader of a political party to sell populism and influence the Greek on the street , who may not be well informed , " Elghandour said .
She also expressed support for Turkey 's EU membership .
Over 150 targets belonging to the PKK have been hit by air force attacks . [ Reuters ]
Participants are discussing Euro @-@ Atlantic integration and security challenges in the Western Balkans .
Modelled after US public libraries , the programme provides free information to the general public about the United States .
So far , we have no reaction that would signal the mood of our government towards the initiative , especially from Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski .
It will be on display until June 14th .
They will return to their positions soon . "
" We are once again witnessing decisions being taken non @-@ transparently and hastily and these decisions could have grave , even catastrophic , consequences , " the committee said in its Wednesday statement .
Hippos can run faster than the average human over short distances , and have powerful teeth and jaws .
The stillness of Hutovo Blato makes it a tranquil getaway .
" Canada fully supports the democratic transformation of Croatia , " Canadian Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier said . [ Getty Images ]
" The essence of the law is that all individuals who have suffered injustice from the state have the right to rehabilitation .
The judges rejected all appeals in a hearing last Tuesday .
The economy remained in the midst of a severe downturn in the early part of 2010 , and positive growth is gradually expected in the second half of the year , with a forecast for zero growth in 2010 , " said Bakker .
" This phenomenon is more than present now in every segment , [ it 's ] becoming part of the system , " Mustafa said .
" We did not know that until our trucks were turned back .
Croatia 's women 's team won bronze on May 18th .
On Sunday , a similar attack destroyed an IPKO transmitter near the northern town of Leposavic .
Defence Minister Zoran Konjanovski ( right ) accepts the keys to Camp Able Sentry at a ceremony in Skopje . [ Macedonian Defence Ministry ]
An agreement between businesspeople and bankers in Serbia calmed an ongoing debate , but sparked concerns that it will not be enough to jump @-@ start the failing economy .
While there has been no official EU reaction to Kostunica 's statement , Rupel described that notion as a " false dilemma . "
" The [ peace agreement ] signing gave me a ray of hope , but I was not euphoric , " recalls Berisha .
By Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Novi Sad - 15 / 07 / 11
The rising price of oil caused by the crisis could be bad news for the country 's economy , which already is bracing for higher inflation towards the end of the year .
According to Antoniy Galabov , professor of political sociology and culture in the department of political sciences at New Bulgarian University in Sofia , most of the political parties didn 't even pursue such a goal .
Among these , they emphasise poor living conditions and interference by political parties in campus leadership elections .
Therefore , none of the countries that have recognised the young country so far will be obliged to reverse their decisions , even if the UN judges determine its independence declaration was not in accordance with international law .
That 's a very high rating and reflects the quality of the work that Filminute is screening . "
Kostunica 's supporters will be crucial in choosing the winner in February .
So far , the cosmic tourist travel has signed up 80,000 people of all ages from around the world .
Greek sports reporter Dimitris Kaimas discusses football with SETimes correspondent Christos Ringas .
After the second stage of the expansion project , the airport now has a new passenger terminal , local media reported on Tuesday ( September 1st ) .
Two months later he was granted provisional release pending trial .
Israel 's Ilan coffee shop chain says it has stopped offering Turkish coffee until relations between the two countries improve .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 09 / 02 / 12
Last month , the Macedonian Interior Ministry started issuing new biometric passports that make use of microchip technology .
" Our neighbours in the south are holding [ general ] elections next year [ 2011 ] , that is why drawing out the negotiations will eliminate the chance for an agreement , or at least shelve the matter for a very long time , " Eroglu said .
The action was the third since the start of the year .
During the conflicts on the territory of the former Yugoslavia , all parties acquired these dangerous weapons by plundering JNA military depots .
Ethnic minorities in Albania -- Macedonians , Greeks , Serbs , Montenegrins , Vlachs , Roma and Egyptians -- announced they will pursue a lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg , following Albania 's Constitutional Court ruling last week to erase the category " nationality " in legal and civil registries .
Serbia will begin registering web sites with the new .rs domain , replacing the old .yu as of January 2008 , Slobodan Markovic from the Serbia 's National Domains Registration Agency said on Tuesday ( December 11th ) at a conference in Belgrade .
Pirate Town Productions contacted Gotovina to take part in the movie , but he had to decline due to security rules in Scheveningen detention unit .
All major Albanian political parties and post @-@ communist governments have maintained good relations with the Alliance and support entry into it .
The title acknowledges Dink 's significant contribution to press and speech freedom , said the International Press Institute .
Doesn 't it also serve as a road sign to all those who keep claiming drugs always have the last word and that you can 't beat them ?
Croatia is again on track to join the EU after Prime Minister Ivo Sanader announced the country will not implement its protected fishery and ecological zone ( ZERP ) until Croatia joins the Union .
But a poll by the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy ( CESID ) suggests Tadic has a slight advantage -- about 100,000 votes -- as the two head into the runoff .
Croatia recognised the new country a month later .
The eggs are then injected into the uterus .
Under a programme established in 1985 by the EU 's Cultural Council , the Romanian city of Sibiu was chosen as a European Cultural Capital for 2007 .
In Macedonia , the Hristianska Organizacija ( Christian Organisation ) became part of the recent tensions through a video they posted on the internet this month , in which masked men were shown burning Albanian flags and chanting anti @-@ Albanian slogans .
The country is the 30th freest economy in the European region , and its overall score is below the regional average .
Fajon said Croatia 's successful accession next year is an important message that the EU is still valued , despite the crises it faces .
Born in 1953 , Muller recalled that her village was entirely inhabited by Germans ; she learned Romanian only when she was a teenager .
" We expect to have some 30,000 to 50,000 families of the killed combatants and disabled veterans of war .
The device enables web navigation at twice the speed of the first iPhone and can run hundreds of third @-@ party applications .
Paun 's organisation has staged protests both in Bucharest and at the protected area .
On the supply side , the EU provides specific assistance in anti @-@ corruption efforts .
The opposition bloc considers Charter membership a US " payoff " for diplomatic recognition of Kosovo .
This year 's event coincided with Mother 's Day .
His film has already received a Palme d 'Or at this year 's Cannes Film Festival .
Former Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu resigned days after the blast . [ Getty Images ]
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Struga -- 03 / 02 / 12
Serbian Renewal Movement ( SPO ) President Vuk Draskovic said many hitherto unknown crimes will be disclosed .
Erdogan insisted Thursday that the two gas pipeline projects should not be viewed " in the context of rivalry but of diversification . "
In its latest report on Albania 's accession progress , issued in October , the EC said the country needs to strengthen the rule of law and judicial independence , as well as ensure media freedom .
Other countries from the region included in the list of 50 are Romania at 10th , Turkey at 15th and Bulgaria at 16th .
Croatia one step closer to EU entry
" The Kurdish problems in our country are not done , but as a ruling party [ the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) ] , we have been taking serious steps to solve them forever , " AKP MP from Diyarbakir Kutbettin Arzu said .
" The military industry is the backbone of co @-@ operation between Serbia and the non @-@ aligned , " Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovic told SETimes .
With the change of this situation , we will increase our investments in the north , and will create conditions for a normal life without fear .
The rise of inflation was again driven by food prices .
" The tribunes were full of people who started chanting at one point in protest against the slow work going on .
" Snow " by Bosnian director Aida Begic won the Cannes Critics ' Week Grand Prix .
The post of president in Greece is largely ceremonial , yet the run @-@ up to a scheduled presidential election usually generates widespread speculation and political " jockeying " over the prospect of holding an early vote .
This demonstrates the value of concerted EU action .
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 11 / 02 / 09
" The economy is bad and everyone is getting angry .
Turkey 's top military commander this week expressed support for the expansion of cultural rights as long as this is done on the basis of Turkish citizenship .
The monks ' diet consists of olive oil and low animal food consumption , but high fish , vegetables and fruit consumption .
For the working class youth , to get an apartment means to get married and have two incomes .
Macedonian filmmaker Milcho Manchevski will start shooting his new movie " Like a Baby " on December 18th .
He led the rally from the start and finished ahead of teammate Dani Sordo .
Nokia is preparing to launch a production facility in Romania 's Cluj County .
Confidence in the judicial system is low , and Montenegro 's leaders have not shown a strong commitment to fighting corruption , says an international NGO .
In mid @-@ August , a new contingent of troops from Bosnia and Herzegovina joined the Iraqi Freedom peacekeeping mission .
Social Democrat Ivo Josipovic wins the presidency in a landslide over the mayor of Zagreb , vowing to fight corruption and lead country into the EU .
The economy has been growing at an unprecedented rate of 9 % , corruption is still a huge hurdle and key infrastructure projects are slacking .
UNMIK has tried to show its power in northern Mitrovica by preventing houses from being built in the Bosnian neighbourhood .
Macedonian law prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnicity , gender , race , social status , language , citizenship , religious conviction , political affiliation or disability .
The average world internet @-@ connection speed is 1.7 Mbps .
On Friday ( October 16th ) , people from Skopje to Zagreb put their differences aside to commemorate the life of pop legend Tose Proeski , who died in a car crash two years ago .
Belgrade should clarify its intentions , the US State Department said on Thursday .
Opposition Movement for Changes President Nebojsa Medojevic says the government cannot meet the EU requirements without the involvement of the opposition .
" But on the other hand , they played dirty to strengthen their hand .
The case now goes to the Supreme Court , which can confirm the verdict , modify it , or order a retrial .
The bank will be launched with funds from the Development Fund and the Agency for Export Insurance .
Mix flour with water and salt .
Later , the BiH presidency and parliament held sessions in the war @-@ torn museum building and eventually abandoned it in 1998 .
" We believe Montenegrin integration ... will cause important reforms , " Liberal Party official Andrija Petkovic said .
Imports from Greece to Romania decreased by 28.6 % during the same period .
EULEX said it is open to discuss local issues with anyone in the north , EULEX deputy spokesperson Nicholas Hawton told SETimes .
A new survey finds that 42.6 % of Turks see Washington as the " greatest external threat . "
He was released on October 6th when the investigation was complete .
Their talks with President Danilo Turk , Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar are expected to focus on stalled constitutional reforms in BiH and efforts to join the EU . ( BHRT , Srna , STA - 27 / 02 / 11 )
EU @-@ Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee Chairman Lagendijk pointed out that Turkey incorporated elements of the penal codes of Italy , Poland and Germany in drafting the recent amendment and that , in its current form , 301 will not hinder Turkey 's EU process .
" I guaranteed to the president that the first priority I have in my mind regarding Kosovo is to keep Europe united , " he said .
They see KAIF -- which acts as an umbrella for a host of smaller events -- as nothing less than a mighty fortress in the battle to protect local culture in the face of unchecked development .
The Central Election Commission will publish final results within 30 days .
Our preventative activity has significant importance -- such as regular visits to such institutions -- which we will intensify since -- according to the Law for Ratification of the Optional Protocol for the Convention against Torture -- the ombudsman has the role of the National Preventive Mechanism in Macedonia .
As a natural result , our roads have parted . "
" These are all glaring decisions , " wrote Sami Kohen , a veteran foreign policy columnist at the daily Milliyet .
Slovenian foreign minister to visit Macedonia
The country joined the North Atlantic Co @-@ operation Council in 1992 , and became a PfP member in 1994 .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader welcomed the Alliance 's decision to invite Croatia to join . [ Getty Images ]
" We are all aware that after the situation in the Gulf of Mexico many , many environmentalists would now be more careful when placing oil in a small port such as Burgas in a rough sea like the Black Sea , " Borisov said in a TV interview on June 18th .
Rada Trajkovic : We are faced with tremendous discrimination that is coming from the centralised institutions .
Some BiH guests have complained that they are treated according to the amount of money they spend vacationing in Croatia .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic kicks off a visit to Sweden on Tuesday ( September 8th ) , for talks with counterpart Carl Bildt , whose country currently holds the EU 's rotating presidency .
At the second location , a couple of kilometers down the road , the machines are on standby .
The teams also conducted a workshop in Ohrid , Macedonia at the end of March 2007 , and held a meeting in Tirana at the end of August the same year .
These politicians have to be gone . "
Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik says he will not support a fully unified police force for Bosnia and Herzegovina . [ Getty Images ]
According to Turkey 's Minister for EU Affairs Egemen Bagis , even if Turkey was to suspend negotiations in the second half of 2012 , it would have little impact on the accession process .
Yet Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said the chances of Serbia getting a start date for EU talks this year are " slim , " and he warned the EU of the danger of a standstill in the accession of new member states .
Corruption remains one of Albania 's biggest problems . [ File ]
The agreements concluded during Putin 's one @-@ day visit to Ankara included an accord on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and another on exchange of information on nuclear energy facilities .
Three other municipalities went to a member of the country 's Turkish minority , a representative of the Serb Citizens ' Initiative and an independent candidate .
The new law limits smoking in bars , hotels and cafes . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
" The world tolerates the Albanians stealing part of Serbian state territory , but when the north of Kosovo wants to remain Serbian , then that same world says the borders can not be redrawn , " Belgarde dentist Bratislav Stratimirovic told SETimes .
" There are graves even in Belgrade 's very centre , " said Blazo Djurovic , the director of Monitor Holding , whose equipment was used in the discovery .
The mechanism allows for " soft pressure " by the EU in the period between the end of negotiations and the accession .
Had all gone as planned , the Office of the High Representative would have wrapped up its work during the mandate of Germany 's Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling .
We cannot overturn court decisions .
" If we cared about income and expenditure on time , we would not have deficit , not even fast @-@ growing public debt .
In an effort to stop the flow of hot money , the government lowered interest rates last year , which caused an expansion of consumer credit , increased domestic consumption , and inflationary pressure .
Macedonia will send Ljubisa Georgievski to Serbia next month as its ambassador , local media reported on Monday ( April 27th ) .
" The state of the media in Serbia is such that there has never been such a great media blockade and control by the regime as now , which is why the internet is the only way for us to present our members , supporters and citizens our party 's positions on all current political topics , " the party 's head of IT communications , Aleksandra Djuric , told SETimes .
This past April the country launched the Integrated System of Sea Border Surveillance ( SCOMAR ) system , which equipped Romania with the latest technology to help secure its roughly 240km sea border .
For the families of 2,000 missing Kosovo citizens , " the only spiritual thing that would help them to feel better would be justice for those who committed the crimes , " he added .
They have repeatedly called for more concrete answers from the elite as to where the jobs are going to come from .
Stressing the importance of fair and democratic elections , Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek visited Skopje on Tuesday ( March 10th ) and Wednesday .
The cabinet will be presented to the Parliament on Wednesday ( September 5th ) for a vote of confidence .
Although I am now a retired man , I still have good relations with some politicians , but there are also those with whom I am in deep disagreement .
A total of 390 companies from 20 countries , including the host country and Greece , presented the latest achievements in agricultural technology at the three @-@ day fair .
" This was a concert and performance for the schoolbooks .
In an interview with FTV , he said Russia still believes that there is a chance for agreement regarding reforms among leaders of the Muslim , Serb and Croat communities .
Babacan , who also hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Ankara on Friday , said Turkey is ready to make every effort to find a peaceful settlement to the Iranian nuclear crisis .
" NATO membership would not only securely anchor these three countries within the Euro @-@ Atlantic community , but could create political impetus for the rest of the region to push strongly for reform as well , " the report said .
His successor is Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark .
The company will deliver complex solutions and act as the chief system integrator for the equipment , which will be integrated in various municipalities .
Calislar 's acquittal comes amid strong EU pressure for Turkey , which began its accession talks with the Union in October 2005 , to change or abolish restrictions on freedom of expression .
" The right song was chosen , and I expect the approval of that choice to be [ crowned with ] success in Oslo , " he said .
Now its laws on adoption are being criticised as too restrictive .
Turkey 's State Railways Association has launched a pilot project to introduce internet access on trains .
Nearly 300m from the Schliemann Mansion in Klathmonos Square is another example of early neo @-@ classical architecture , the City of Athens Museum .
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A number of Turkish writers and journalists reportedly have faced prosecution under this law .
" On January 20th the KPC will be disbanded and on January 21st the Kosovo Security Force ( KFS ) will be stood up , " NATO spokesman James Appathurai said in Brussels .
Meanwhile , at least two important Kurdish rebel figures were arrested in Belgium -- Zubeyir Aydar , the leader of Kongra @-@ Gel , a PKK offshoot , and Remzi Kartal .
In Turkey , youth unemployment rose to 25.3 % in 2009 from 20.5 % in 2008 , while in Greece the increase was from 22.1 % to 25.8 % .
The European Boxing League accepted the Kosovo Boxing Federation as a full member , thus allowing it to compete in all European events .
Officials responded that A1 TV has been treated the same as any other organisation , Ramkovski was guilty of years of criminal activity .
The press allegations about revenue losses are unfounded , BiH Directorate of Civil Aviation spokesperson Aleksandar Lalovic told SETimes .
The more optimistic experts say it will take at least ten years to clear the mines and about 40.9m euros per year to fund the effort .
Based on a popular , low @-@ cost Fiat model , the Yugo appeared on the scene with a splash .
Serbian unions , however , are not happy with the arrangement .
The aim of the dialogue , he said , was to give clear indications to Albanian authorities about the measures that must be taken before visa @-@ free travel can be granted to all Albanian citizens .
A Skopje court Tuesday ( November 14th ) sentenced 26 people found guilty of automobile smuggling and human trafficking .
At 71 % , the rate of employment in Cyprus was above the EU average of 65.4 % in 2007 , while those of Bulgaria ( 61.7 % ) , of Greece ( 61.4 % ) and of Romania ( 58.8 % ) stood lower .
Spanish companies HG hotels , Sol Melia and investment fund Sigma Capital will invest 50 @-@ 60m euros in building a hotel complex in Stara Planina Mountain , Serbia .
Stevo Muk from the NGO Alternativa Institute says Brussels has given support to Montenegro for its strategic direction and reward for past efforts , but it will be hard to meet EU requirements .
A growing number of Greek hi @-@ tech companies are looking for opportunities to develop in Romania and Bulgaria .
The president of Cyprus , Demetris Christofias , has been trying to hash out a solution together with his Turkish Cypriot counterpart , Mehmet Ali Talat , but progress has been held up by issues such as property restitution and the return of Turkish settlers .
A Turkish teen caused serious chaos in Twitter this week , leaving millions of the social networking website users without their followers .
" The latest ( Russian military ) manoeuvres are worrying , " the AFP quoted him as telling French radio station RTL on Tuesday .
In that Eurobarometer poll , 43 % of respondents indicated they would vote against EU entry , while 38 % said they would support it .
" We believe that the convening of such a parliament before the convening of the Serbian government will cause only more confusion and an even worse division within the Serb community in Kosovo , " Bogdanovic said .
Future governments should do much more in this direction , " Bello says .
Noting that TOC is a global problem that manifests itself in various parts of the world in different ways , it lists seven regional priorities , including the Balkans , and calls for close co @-@ operation with other countries .
Leading Serbian politicians welcomed the Albanians ' decision to participate .
" Political developments in Kosovo and on Kosovo are deeply damaged with the lack of presence of the leader of the opposition , " it said .
ENEMO is expected to make its first public assessment of the elections late Monday .
This is the third Palme D 'Or for a Romanian short film , after Ion Popescu Gopo 's " A Brief History " and Catalin Mitulescu 's " Traffic . "
The two @-@ day festival , which opened on Friday ( August 22nd ) , featured performances by Serbian and Croatian rock bands .
Kaan Nazli is a specialist on Turkey and Southeast Europe at New York @-@ based Medley Global Advisors .
Teachers strike in Bucharest against salary and pension cuts . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
Croatian leaders , as well as many ordinary citizens , object to the allegations .
Croatian director Goran Devic won the EDN Talent Grant for his documentary " Three , " and BiH director Faruk Sabanovic received the Katrin Cartlidge Foundation Scholarship for " Birds Like Us " -- the first BiH long animated film .
Another committee member , Alma Lama of the Vetvendosje opposition party , says that while the Assembly bears partial responsibility , the root problem is at the government level .
The rising sea levels are being attributed to climate change .
Morina criticised the law for stipulating that a Bureau for the Historic Centre should be created , which she called another bureaucratic mechanism .
The Geohazard Map of the Balkans ( Albania , Bulgaria , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro and Romania ) at a scale of 1 : 1,000,000 .
( Various sources - 27 / 06 / 08 @-@ 04 / 07 / 08 )
Pristina and Belgrade still at impasse over Kosovo 's future status
Several rounds of talks under UN auspices were then held between Kosovo Albanian and Serbian representatives , in the hope that a solution acceptable to both sides could be reached .
There is a small minority that insists he did not go far enough , and there have been demonstrations in Kosovo that ended with violence .
Raiffeisen Bank @-@ Kosovo registered a profit of 11.3m euros , a 27 % hike compared to 2009 .
" The United States has supported Turkish membership of the EU and that continues to be our position .
But opposition MPs also tend to flip @-@ flop when they return to power , suggesting their intervention to limit or waive immunity is based on ulterior motives , Mecaj said .
Walnuts and honey , as well as garlic -- a powerful weapon against any evil spirits that may be lurking -- are a must .
Additional Czech troops will join KFOR in 2010 . [ Getty Images ]
There are also worries that vote @-@ buying -- commonplace in the last few years -- will again mar the process , despite tighter penalties .
The credit line will be based on the government 's economic forecasts .
But they too treat Kosovo in a status neutral way , as did the Stabilisation and Association Agreement , " Fuele said .
" As the architect of the 1995 Dayton Agreement , Ambassador Holbrooke played a key role in ending the war in Bosnia , the most terrible tragedy on European soil since World War II . "
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 02 / 03 / 12
Ismet Kabashi : The structure of the Kosovo prosecutorial system is relatively non @-@ functional -- there are three levels of the prosecutor 's offices with different powers , which cannot effectively handle the number of municipal court cases .
She said the ruling " means that individual asylum seekers should not be sent back to countries where they face a real risk of degrading treatment . "
Thousands of mourners , attending funeral services Monday ( June 11th ) for three Turkish soldiers , condemned the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) terrorist organisation and called for the government 's resignation .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged the new government to continue legislative and economic reforms .
According the Can , the investigation would " open some doors , start some discussions . " He said the 78ers Movement intends to see the military cabinet , martial law commanders , police chiefs , intelligence operatives , prison wardens and torturers investigated and brought to trial .
The overall aim of the Union is to announce stability in Kosovo and in the region , " EU Special Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith said .
In fact , it was rather shambolic . "
" The National Council hopes that these sentences will at least partially contribute to bringing justice to the victims and their families , bearing in mind that these were unthinkable and horrific crimes , committed against the civilian population in the Visegrad municipality , " Belgrade @-@ based Beta news agency quoted the panel as saying in a statement .
However , to better realise it , the idea has to be supported by the religious authorities among the Bosniaks but not led by them , " Jusufspahic told SETimes .
The ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , expected to win in the June 12th elections , opposes capital punishment .
Establishing such a system is considered an important indicator of Croatia 's readiness for eventual membership and is a prerequisite for the acquis communitaire .
Some of those accused have admitted their involvement .
" Why are some victims separated from others , why are some given advantage over others and why is the weight of a crime measured only by numbers ? " asks Cedomir Maric , head of the Association of Families of the Missing and Killed in Krajina and Croatia .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 21 / 09 / 09
Turkey , whose population is predominantly Muslim , reacted as well .
Tsviatko Topalov , the owner of a three @-@ story family hotel in the town of Chernomorets , 25km to the south of Burgas , said there was no room for any installations in the Black Sea .
Anti @-@ globalisation and anarchist groups from Europe joined the Turkish protestors , and in some places demonstrations turned violent , with minor radical groups smashing bank windows and stoning security forces .
Two other groups , the Guerilla Group of Terrorists and the Conspiracy of Fire Nuclei , jointly claimed responsibility for the bombing of the National Insurance Company building in Athens in late December .
The South Stream link will reach Macedonia from the Black Sea and Romania through either Serbia or Bulgaria , and will continue further to Albania and Italy .
The election was conducted through the so @-@ called " apostle vote . "
Tirana insists it has the funds it needs .
The session on Afghanistan will be followed by a meeting of the NATO @-@ Russia Council ( NRC ) with the participation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev .
His death , in front of passersby and shocked commuters coming out of the Metro stop during rush hour , was a shot heard around the world .
Direct flights from Geneva to Pristina starts in June .
In his first interview of the new year , President Boris Tadic told Vecernje novosti that Serbia will not give up the fight to fulfill its two most important national goals : the preservation of Kosovo and joining the EU .
" We firmly condemn the assimilation process against the Muslim minority living in the Republic of Bulgaria , including the so called ' Revival Process ' , " the document said .
Oliver Canic : Every day I meet people who say they are being prevented from participating in their children 's lives .
Polish President Lech Kaczynski 's death on Saturday ( April 10th ) brought tears to the eyes of Southeast Europeans .
Bute landed a knockout in the tenth round .
Sunday 's ( December 12th ) elections in Kosovo will be monitored heavily by the EU as well as by several other international and local organisations to ensure the vote meets international standards .
Last month , 27 babies died in another hospital in Ankara .
While Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic said he hoped the joint statement represented unblocking of the chapter @-@ negotiation process , Slovenian counterpart Samuel Zbogar said that may not be the case .
Some also see Turkey as harboring " neo @-@ Ottoman " ambitions or desiring to exert influence over regions once controlled by the Ottoman Empire .
The party also held an oration competition on the topic " If we should fail today , we have only ourselves to blame , " Belgrade @-@ based Radio B92 reported .
Since events spiraled out of control , one of the major looming issues for Turkish security planners is how the chaos , and the threat of Syrian collapse , will impact Turkey 's domestic Kurdish problem and the fight against the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) .
It is the first bilateral agreement signed by the two countries since they established diplomatic relations in October .
She also confirmed reports that she had lost her post over the case .
The joint company will handle construction work on Bulgarian territory , the two leaders agreed in a telephone conversation .
In early September , FBiH Prime Minister Mustafa Mujezinovic told the EU that FBiH has met its commitments ; RS reportedly also met its requirements .
It emphasises the individual experiences of the prisoners at Jasenovac , presenting first @-@ hand testimony and displaying personal effects .
The Serbian secret services and its Organised Crime Directorate " go about their business in one such station completely unhindered , " according to the report .
" One task force has begun work and is addressing practical aspects of returns to the Kroi i Vitakut / Brdjani area , " he explained .
European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said without the signed documents , Greece would not receive the loan installment .
Your biggest agony is if it is destroyed or damaged . "
They will be built by investors from Austria , Norway , Italy and Germany .
The EU will invest over 54m euros in scientific research and development in Bulgaria , EU Director @-@ General for Research Jose Manuel Silva Rodriguez announced on October 6th during a visit to Sofia .
Southeast European Times : It 's been almost a year since you won the award at Cannes .
Kosovo launches its first film festival .
The family resides in the village of Krusha e Vogel , an area that suffered greatly during the 1999 conflict .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 26 / 10 / 09
Political analyst Milan Karagaca reflects the view of many that the move was nothing more than " theatre on the political scene , " albeit one that people didn 't find funny .
An 18 @-@ year @-@ old online entrepreneur from UK launched a new Cypriot tourism website -- http : / / www.cyprusexplored.com -- on January 25th .
While the Ergenekon trial is considered an opportunity to reinforce democracy , " serious concerns " over the conduct of investigations , judicial proceedings , and the criminal procedures threaten its legitimacy .
They can have friends outside Greece , they meet people and they speak languages .
Ahtisaari , who served as the UN special envoy for Kosovo , will be joined by former colleagues -- Wolfgang Ischinger , Albert Rohan and Frank Wisner .
KFOR commander Major General Erhard Drews ( second from right ) identified Zvonko and Zharko Veselinovic as organisers of the clashes at Jarinje and Jagnjenica in northern Kosovo . [ Reuters ]
The vaccines case is a clear instance of private profiteering from government procurement .
Two years later , on September 23rd 1993 , three Roma people were killed in Hadareni , Mures County , by angry villagers .
How many soldiers will serve in the professional armed forces , and how will they be able to meet the country 's security requirements ?
" Nothing justifies the death of a person .
TIRANA , Albania -- The opposition Socialist Party 's ( SP ) two month @-@ long parliamentary boycott does not hinder the visa liberalisation that Albania is seeking in 2010 , Prime Minister Sali Berisha told lawmakers Thursday ( November 12th ) .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski has accused the Austrian firm , which bought the Balkan country 's national electricity monopoly in 2006 , of providing poor service to customers .
The seal , dating back to the tenth century , belonged to an important Byzantine dignitary .
Prior to her arrival Wednesday , Pack suggested the country could join the EU within the next few years .
The new state failed to gain diplomatic recognition by a sufficient number of states and admission to at least five international sports federations .
" This includes opportunities for decent housing , education and healthcare , with policies aimed at ' preventing life crises ' that may lead to social exclusion , " she told SETimes .
We believe that Turkey is one of the most important global factors , " Tadic said .
Preparations for the disbandment of the KPC and the establishment of the KFS began a few months ago , with Kosovo authorities and the Alliance co @-@ ordinating the transition process .
Critics say the fence will at best divert migrant patterns and push the burden onto Turkey .
In an interview with SETimes correspondent Antonio Prlenda , Lajcak discussed the hurdles the country will face this year .
Serbian supporters booed Belgian Kim Clijsters during her win over Jankovic at the Sydney International last week and chanted during her victory speech .
One source of polarisation has been the controversial Ergenekon probe .
The complex will be named " Chelsea Village " after the British football team owned by Abramovich .
Dodik met with BiH High Representative Valentin Inzko and US Ambassador Patrick Moon to discuss the situation .
The document -- authorised in Brussels by Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic -- envisions exchanges between Serbian scientists and representatives of the EU Joint Research Centre .
Greece 's beleaguered ruling party hopes to score a come @-@ from @-@ behind victory against the leftist opposition .
Macedonian helicopter crash kills 11 soldiers
Renowned Italian circus , Embell Riva , opened in Pristina Friday ( August 28th ) , attracting hundreds of spectators .
" Turkey has assumed the responsibility of putting LDC @-@ related topics into the agenda of the international community and contributing to efforts for finding solutions for the problems of LDCs until 2020 , " said Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu at the final press conference , adding that " In a way , Turkey has been the voice of the LDCs , and we continue to be the voice of the LDCs . "
The thesis titled " Wireless Sensor Networks in Motion " was praised as bringing significant contribution to the development of telecom and information technologies .
The lack of snow on Cypress Mountain , site of the Games ' freestyle skiing and snowboarding events , is a key challenge for the Vancouver Organising Committee ( VANOC ) .
The donation , received on Tuesday ( September 7th ) , will be used to extend the system to reach new neighbourhoods , created after 1999 .
Sulejman Tihic , president of the Bosnian Muslim Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) , echoed that sentiment , saying he hoped that the trial of Karadzic would uncover new evidence and permit review of the merits of RS 's existence .
Croatia should complete the liberalisation of its market by 2009 , according to previous agreements signed with the EU .
SETimes : The student trend , especially within technical faculties , of finding jobs and continuing to build careers abroad is still strong .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 07 / 06 / 11
It is our responsibility to meet [ the ] obligations , and our partners ' [ responsibility ] to decide when we are ready to join NATO , " he said .
More than 150 exhibitors from BiH and neighbouring countries take part in the event .
Doris Dragic and Doris Raguz , both 16 , attend high school in the town of Stolac in southern Herzegovina .
With firefighters already pushed to the limit , new blazes broke out for a fourth straight day Monday ( August 27th ) , with dozens of them reportedly serious .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis ( right ) and his Turkish counterpart , Recep Tayyip Erdogan , met on Monday ( June 25th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The reshuffled cabinet lacks a parliamentary majority .
The second loan , up to $ 34.96m , is allocated for improving land administration and management services and the development of an efficient land and property market .
In April , Gregory learned that his bonuses have been cut by 30 % and benefits by 12 % from January 2010 , meaning that he must now pay the government 200 euros .
NATO 's efforts in Afghanistan were another issue of mutual concern .
Islamic banking prohibits the payment or acceptance of interest and investing in businesses , which are haram [ forbidden ] , that is contrary to the principles of Islam .
This is also the opportunity to remember and honour the US soldiers who have built their lives into the peace we now have .
Killing women in the name of " love "
Macedonia 's integrated health care information system software development is under way . [ Getty Images ]
Romanian government , weathermen wrangle over floods
On Wednesday , Brammertz met with the president of Croatia 's Council for Co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal , Jadranka Kosor , and with Justice Minister Ana Lovrin .
Social media is increasingly becoming the means of communication on political @-@ social issues in Kosovo , changing the dynamics of how people interact and organise .
Archaeologists unearthed a temple at the city 's Acropolis at the ancient site of Heraion @-@ Teikhos in the western Turkish province of Tekirdag earlier this month .
One protestor , 45 @-@ year @-@ old teacher Andrei Margarit , said the government needs to recognise that demonstrators have legitimate concerns and should not be grouped into the same category as the hooligans responsible for storming downtown Bucharest .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 21 / 04 / 09
Islamic Community in Serbia Grand Mufti Muamer Zukorlic said Bosniaks are welcoming Ramadan with a " fight for the freedom , rights and honour " for Muslims in Sandzak and Serbia .
( EurActiv - 08 / 03 / 07 ; AFP , BBC , European Commission , Council of Europe - 07 / 03 / 07 )
Siladzic , who heads the Party for BiH , could not even manage second place .
Two mayors in Mostar ?
Compared to July , industrial output in August was higher by 1.5 % .
With 400 million members around the world , Facebook is likely the most popular social networking website of all .
Our daughters still live in Syria with their families ; their children are here .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi and Bekim Greicevci in Pristina - 16 / 02 / 07
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- Greek Cypriots Loizos Afxentiou and Yiannakis Matsis , who were arrested on Saturday ( March 12th ) for trespassing on a military area in the northern part of the island , were released on Monday after being fined by a military court there .
With millions of Romanians looking for work abroad , the country is having hard time filling vacancies in some sectors , notes economist and former Romanian Finance Minister Daniel Daianu .
However , the month @-@ long campaign has been marred by violence and mudslinging between the country 's two largest parties -- Prime Minister Sali Berisha 's Democratic Party ( DP ) and the opposition Socialist Party ( SP ) led by Edi Rama .
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer on Sunday ( August 12th ) in the final match of the Rogers Cup , winning the prestigious prize and 1.8m euros .
Turkish women struggle for better representation in parliament
They motivate this through the economic crisis , the necessity of internal reorganisation .
Instead , we have unfortunately offered enough grounds for the conservative states of the EU , which they are currently successfully using against us , " he adds .
Also this week : Turkish archaeologists uncover the tomb of two young lovers , buried together in an embrace 8,000 years ago .
Another priority , Ivanov added , will be to improve Macedonia 's relations with neighbouring Greece .
Fairs , business forums , [ business @-@ to @-@ business ] meetings , organised visits , can help a lot in this regard , " Sanovic said .
" If she really wanted to bring back to PDL the independent percentage , she should have gone there alone , not with her daddy , " he adds .
All problems , including the war crimes lawsuit before the International Court of Justice , will be solved in the peaceful spirit of good neighbourly relations , " Trivan predicts .
It recommended that Kosovo and Albania strengthen public disclosure of the funding with clear timeframes and publication mechanisms , as well as sanction offenders .
The EC is monitoring the aid to make sure it is distributed properly .
Many hope tourism will spur jobs and revenue in the future .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 31 / 03 / 12
" It would be wrong to expect Serbia or any other country to give up Kosovo for the sake of quicker admission to the EU .
However , analyst Slobodan Casule expressed doubt earlier this year that the name change will take place anytime soon , if ever .
Turkey 's new top general firm on secularism , nation @-@ state , US ties , EU membership
But , there are several countries , including EU members France , Italy , and Czech Republic , where the gap widened between 2006 and 2010 .
" We will bring laws that need to be passed immediately to parliament as soon as October , " Bekir Bozdag , deputy chairman of the AKP parliamentary group , told the paper .
Kosovo 's Rexhepi says security under control
Committee co @-@ chairman Pal Schmitt praised the country 's determination to proceed with reforms .
The organisation will be based on three principles : a political mobilisation at the highest level through summits of heads of state and government every two years ; governance on an equal footing , in the form of a North @-@ South co @-@ presidency and a permanent secretariat with equal representation ; and a prioritising of concrete projects with a regional dimension .
Glavas was a founder of the Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) party , which led the charge for Croatia 's independence in the early 1990s .
So far , according to local media , 68 journalists have been arrested for alleged links to Ergenekon .
" This was a political statue , " he said .
Zarko Puhovski , a political analyst and professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences in Zagreb , says that the election result is already clear and that only the margin of victory remains to be seen .
The document , drafted by the EU legislature 's rapporteur for Serbia , Slovenian MEP Jelko Kacin , welcomed Serbia 's reform progress and steps " in the process of raising awareness of the atrocities that happened in the recent past and of regional reconciliation . "
Add butter , raisins or chocolate chips , milk , lemon peel and vanilla sugar .
" The funds and economic resources of the five designated entities will be frozen and an additional name will be added to the list of 26 individuals deemed responsible for the violent crackdown on the civilian population since the 15th of February and subject to an assets freeze , " the Hungarian EU presidency said in a statement after the meeting .
They also gave their principled backing to the introduction of a blue card regimen for skilled professionals from outside the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
Kosovo Albanians wave flags in Pristina on February 17th to celebrate independence . [ Getty Images ]
The international forum Computer Space 2006 was held last week in Sofia .
The Bulgarian film " Eastern Plays , " directed by Kamen Kalev , won the Grand Prix of the Tokyo International Film Festival .
Misunderstandings mire Kosovo representation agreement
Fatmir Vejsiu , the director for pre @-@ university education at the Albanian Ministry of Education , says foreign language learning is included in the curriculum as a requirement .
" [ MSCs ] help navigate the [ EU ] bureaucracy , assist with visa applications , provide verification and translation of documents and even refer applicants to the proper authorities , " the MSC website said .
" The Kosovo customs training plan is covering introductory , professional and technical training , but more specialised areas of law enforcement and prevention are not extensively covered , " the report said .
The latest edition of the World Prison Population List , compiled by the London @-@ based research group International Centre for Prison Studies , found the number of people held in Turkey 's prisons doubled between 2006 and 2010 .
Authorities captured another five would @-@ be emigrants who were flying from Skopje to Paris one month later .
Culture and Sports : Serbia 's Djokovic scores a repeat in Beijing
" I took out a loan based on my income to buy this house , " says Zoi S. , a 42 @-@ year @-@ old high school teacher .
A tourist takes a picture from the top of an ancient clock tower that is the entrance to the walled city of Sighisoara , Romania . [ Getty Images ]
We are just implementing the law , " he said .
More than a decade later , the city remains a potent reminder of the bloody years of conflict .
According to the Fena news agency , one in five young workers lacks an employment contract .
Albania recently joined the ranks of countries -- 122 in all -- that have implemented laws restricting smoking in public places .
But the owner of the Serbian farm where the horses now reside demanded 300,000 euros from the government for the return .
Reconstruction began at seven house @-@ museums in the UNESCO @-@ listed city of Gjirokastra , Albania .
" I honestly think that a new chapter has opened in Serbia and not only in music , " she said .
Meanwhile , a 3 % threshold requirement for parliamentary representation could come into play .
In another case cited by the group , Kazakhstan 's customs officers detained in December last year a car pulling a semitrailer loaded with 20 tonnes of radioactive scrap metal .
Borislav Stefanovic , head of the Serbian delegation , said his team had come to the talks " with a bag full of proposals and good solutions . "
It is allowing casinos and large nightclubs to bypass the smoking ban and buy licenses that allow larger smoking areas , in a bid to raise 40 million euros , a dent in the country 's 346 billion @-@ euro debt .
Albania is seeing more foreign investors then ever before and the government expects this trend to continue if the country is asked to join NATO following the April summit in Bucharest .
The projects -- each featuring a protagonist named Yusuf -- were launched in response to the director 's quest for answers to his own existence , a journey that began in his early 40s .
However , there were some restrictions , as courts and an independent board ordered telecommunications providers to block access to websites on numerous occasions .
Croatian workers are educated and prepared to learn , " he told SETimes after his presentation .
It was so powerful that it could be heard across much of the city .
One problem is that mobbing can be hard to define , and even harder to prove .
Further regulations are needed before it can be implemented for all citizens of Serbia and Macedonia .
Kosovo Health Minister Alush Gashi , a doctor himself , said the authorities are doing what they can . " At 12 euro cents per day per person ... one cannot even imagine offering healthcare services at a West European standard , " he told the daily Kosova sot .
Hague tribunal chief prosecutor Carla del Ponte attended a discussion on the ICTY with the Committee on Foreign Affairs at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday ( June 26th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Banking Agency said on Wednesday ( April 9th ) that it has decided to try again to sell the troubled Hercegovacka Banka ( HB ) .
UNESCO expanded two existing World Heritage Sites in Romania and Bulgaria at a panel meeting in Brazil on Sunday ( August 1st ) .
Most of the money will go towards energy projects , particularly modernisation of the Vlasina hydroelectric plant , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic announced on Friday ( July 1st ) .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 22 / 03 / 12
He also believes the athletes ' successes are important , because they are role models for the country 's youth .
This dinner marks the last day of the 40 @-@ day Advent fast , during which the faithful must abstain from meat .
Balkan nations have high hopes for an oil boom , which they say could provide a much @-@ needed cash infusion and reduce the region 's reliance on imports .
During its nearly ten years in power , the ruling AKP has sought to tighten legal and administrative regulations and provide more support for victims .
SETimes : Five EU countries have not recognized Kosovo .
He will keep his job as a PNL member of the Chamber of Deputies .
A crossing at Nicosia 's Ledra Street , a symbol of Cyprus 's decades @-@ long division , opened on Thursday ( April 3rd ) , less than two weeks after the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities agreed to the move .
He said last month 's municipal vote was " an important test " for his country , and he expects the court to take them into consideration as a measure of progress .
Two schools under one roof
The government just widened eligibility requirements to include an ever greater number of women and men .
The team presented its findings at a conference on archaeological excavations held in Thessaloniki .
On September 20th , at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels , during the regular annual meeting between Macedonian representatives and NATO 's Senior Political Committee , the text of the 2007 @-@ 2008 Annual National Programme for NATO Membership of the Republic of Macedonia was considered and adopted .
A petrol bomb explodes near riot police during protests in Athens on Friday ( February 10th ) against planned reforms by Greece 's coalition government . [ Reuters ]
Montenegro celebrates first anniversary of independence
RS officials say they respect BiH but can 't ignore the fact the country consists of two entities that act on the state level .
New car sales in Bulgaria rose by 28 % in the first quarter of 2007 .
Foreign Direct Investment ( FDI ) in Croatia was 688m euros in the first quarter of this year , down 50 % from the same period last year , the Croatian National Bank announced on Monday ( July 14th ) .
Last July , Austria initially detained and quickly released KGK / PKK operative Riza Altun and allowed him to board a plane for northern Iraq , despite the fact that he had fake documents and faced charges in France and an extradition request from Turkey .
Romania 's King Michael : trust democracy
Thousands of Serbs are without service after Kosovo authorities moved to disable what it said were unlicensed mobile phone networks .
BH MAC officials argue the solution of the complex mine problem is possible only through active and effective participation of local authorities on all levels .
Some friends and I wanted to take a break from the busy city , so we packed up the car and headed to the beautiful Rugova Valley .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 12 / 08 / 10
Several thousand runners took part in the event , which included three competitions -- a classic marathon of 42km , a semi @-@ marathon of 22km and a 5km race .
Spiric tendered his resignation on November 1st to protest High Representative Miroslav Lajcak 's decision to impose reforms , aimed at improving the functionality of state institutions , including Spiric 's cabinet .
Employees , in turn , will gain full insight into whether their obligation is fulfilled , thus strengthening their feeling of a personal contribution to the mandatory social insurance system and creating direct linkage of the " cost , " i.e. , the paid contributions , with the right arising thereof .
According to police , officials in the custom administration conspired with businessmen to import goods illegally , issuing false certificates that suggested the items were only transiting through the country .
A BiH non @-@ profit works to keep native plants thriving .
PDK 's Haliti : hoping for a change
Natasa Kandic [ front ] . [ Reuters ]
Inzko said dialogue and compromise among the ethnic groups are necessary for the country 's progress .
The Serbian Orthodox Church still adheres to the Julian calendar , which gives Serbs the chance to celebrate New Year 's Day twice : once with the rest of the world on December 31st and again on January 13th .
The plan foresees a separate privatisation model for the Uljanik shipbuilding company , the only profitable one . ( Reuters , AFP , HRT , HINA , Poslovni Dnevnik - 17 / 06 / 09 )
Almost all of Greece 's coastal and inland swimming areas that were monitored last year met the EU 's highest quality standards , the European Commission ( EC ) said in an annual report published last week .
The visa facilitation agreement also includes a lower visa fee ( 35 euros instead of 60 euros ) , visas valid for up to five years that will allow for multiple entries in the EU , and visas free of charge for children and pensioners .
Critics , however , argue that the government is using the investigation to stamp out the secularist opposition .
Basescu 's spokesman , Valeriu Turcan , denied the allegations and said Basescu would sue Saftoiu for his " untrue and irresponsible statements . "
Papadopoulos helped thwart the last major effort to re @-@ unify Cyprus in 2004 by campaigning vigorously against a plan proposed by then UN Secretary @-@ General Kofi Annan .
Health Minister Bujar Osmani opened the 4th Macedonian Congress of Cardiology in the town of Ohrid on Thursday ( June 3rd ) .
Of the 35 chapters , or policy areas , that form part of the negotiation process , negotiators have opened 21 thus far , closing four of them provisionally .
Kraounakis : Audiences change every year , depending on what they can and want to see or hear .
He added , " I call on them to work together for our common cause , a country of peace . "
ATHENS , Greece -- Police have detained six people as part of an international police operation against human trafficking , local officials announced Saturday ( September 18th ) .
He met with Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic .
Before that , Inzko served as his country 's press and culture attache in Belgrade from 1982 to 1986 and then represented Austria at the UN .
Meanwhile , the Baku @-@ Tbilisi @-@ Ceyhan pipeline has stolen the spotlight .
Hurdles in organ transplants cost lives
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband has also reportedly told Jeremic recently that his country should not hesitate to make that move .
As far as budget revenues go , we have a good performance , while expenditure is being implemented as planned .
Greece has been blocking the opening of accession talks with Macedonia due to the long @-@ running name dispute between the two neighbours .
By then , the BiH politicians would try to reach a compromise on their country 's future in order to revive its EU integration process .
Nikolic was elected in the second round of the 2009 local run @-@ off last December .
Zejnullah Gruda : War crimes are crimes that never become old . [ We 'll ] work to document them , to collect evidence and data , systemize data , and publish it .
Erdogan completely dismissed the notion of a " Kurdish problem , " though State Minister Bulent Arinc quickly stepped in to clarify that the AKP does recognise the issue .
" We also have to bear in mind the concerns of the EU member states which say that if the visa regime was not present , the risk of criminals freely moving is high , " Fouere said .
Also in business news : Pristina International Airport receives an operational licence , and the Serbian dinar hits an all @-@ time low .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 05 / 09 / 11
The company will operate flights twice a week starting on June 20th .
They emphasised the need for progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime in Kosovo , as well as in the areas of public administration reform and decentralisation .
Energy shortages could bring long @-@ term opportunities
The cycling enthusiast travelled all continents spreading a message of peace to those he encountered .
Gruevski noted the government allocated 2.6m euros for several archaeological projects this year and will continue to support excavations in 2010 .
The leader of the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) , Zoran Milanovic , cautioned the situation in the country is far from ideal .
Some activists are working to add a provision on the well @-@ being of animals to the country 's constitution and are gathering signatures to support the initiative .
Former Parliament Deputy Speaker Ilaz Ramajli recalls the fall of the Berlin Wall .
Culture and Sports : Turkish football coach is listed among top ten in world
The draft foresees an increase in financial assistance , the right to know and a right to information .
Bulgaria 's largest oil refinery , Lukoil Bulgaria , decided on Wednesday ( March 23rd ) to impose a one @-@ sided moratorium on fuel prices for one month , according to an agreement between the government , fuel traders and haulage companies .
In Pristina , a giant " newborn " sign marks Kosovo 's independence from Serbia .
Macedonia , other Balkan EU hopefuls eye starting date for talks
The true criminals need to be sought among those who were attacking Sarajevo : the Yugoslav People 's Army and Serbian paramilitary units , " Sarajevo resident Mirza Zepa , 34 , told SETimes .
The chief issue , according to him , is equipment shortages . " We have people who can work and know how to perform surgery , but have nothing to do it with . "
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 21 / 12 / 10
The news of Havel 's death saddened many at home and abroad .
" We are committed to helping Serbia become a part of a Europe whole , free and at peace . "
" If the prime minister truly wants what is best for Serbia , the only good move he could make would be to resign and open the way for appointing of a new cabinet in the parliament , " Svilanovic said .
Macedonia 's parliament approved on Saturday ( December 24th ) the country 's 2012 budget .
The next bank in line for privatisation is Ziraat Bankasi , Ekren said .
Many people in Serbia are very talented , but have not been able to express themselves here , as they had no one to finance their projects .
A recent report produced by a presidential commission set up to study the Communist dictatorship exposed many collaborators with the regime and its secret police , the Securitate .
The Moldovan breakaway province remains tied to the Russian Federation .
" The commission is clear that the status quo cannot continue , " EC President Jose Manuel Barroso said at a news conference , announcing the adoption of the new legislative proposals .
Nearly three dozen experts from 18 countries participated in the third nephrologists ' congress of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday ( May 5th ) to Saturday in Sarajevo .
Serbia 's blockade has also sown anxiety among potential investors , who worry they will not be able to trade regionally if based in Kosovo .
These guys [ HDZ ] , so far , did not show anything significantly important , " she concluded .
The farther a property is from the beach , the lower the price , dropping as low as 300 euros per square metre , he explained .
Macedonia hosted an international conference called Innovations in Education on Friday ( March 5th ) .
The EU 's biggest candidate country , Turkey plunged into a major political crisis starting in March , when its chief prosecutor asked the Constitutional Court to ban the ruling party .
On average , Roma said they were discriminated against in at least one category within the last year .
Bulgaria hosts a forum on Facebook development .
However , she reiterated Serbia 's position for an independent panel to conduct the investigation .
All seven countries will open national offices , [ providing ] a kind of logistics for RECOM .
" But ... I am ready and I 'll do my best in Oslo . "
Now that both sides are in a conflict over the elections , this misunderstanding just enforces the rhetoric , " Miftari said .
Some experts say the Union itself has driven Turkey away .
It was discovered accidentally by a construction firm .
The 11th International Black Sea Theatre Festival is under way in Trabzon , Turkey , through May 15th .
By Erol Izmirli for Southeast European Times in Ankara -- 29 / 01 / 10
In a declaration signed ahead of the October 2006 elections in BiH , Dodik pledged that his Alliance of Social Democrats would " fully comply " with the Dayton Accords and that he would accept sanctions if he fails to abide by its terms , Lajcak noted .
They think nothing of littering but they will not clean up their mess . "
Vetevendosje members protest in the town of Podujevo , close to the Merdare border crossing point between Kosovo and Serbia on Sunday ( January 22nd ) . [ Reuters ]
" Kosovo police increased security measures mainly in the mixed community areas in order to prevent a possible incident , " Baki Kelani , Kosovo police chief spokesperson told SETimes on Monday .
All should condemn the [ October 28th ] attack on the US Embassy .
The " Ankara Agreement " -- a formal deal establishing an association between Turkey and the EEC -- is signed on September 12th .
Serbia 's policy on Kosovo remains unchanged -- the major Serbian parties say they will never recognise Kosovo 's " illegal " independence , even if recognition turns out to be a condition for EU membership .
The European Commission ( EC ) will head the Donors ' Conference for Kosovo on July 11th , said the EC office in Pristina on Wednesday ( May 28th ) .
It would pave the way for the exchange of lists of suspects and evidence .
People complain that the response should have been more efficient and quicker and that they did not receive any warning from authorities that the river might threaten their homes .
The alleged jihadist was found after failing to return to prison on July 27th from a short leave to visit his family . He was on the run for about two weeks .
European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso unveiled his new team Friday ( November 27th ) , naming Bulgarian Foreign Minister Rumiana Jeleva as commissioner @-@ designate for International Co @-@ operation , Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response .
" Before a solution is achieved there is no question of starting negotiations , " he said , adding that Greece is ready to help with the accession process once the long @-@ standing issue is overcome .
Currently , 15 foreign companies have expressed interest in acquiring ARMO .
The penalty for an " unjustified " blackout is 5,000 euros .
By Erlis Selimaj for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 20 / 09 / 07
The IMF Board will likely discuss the disbursement of the next 38m @-@ euro tranche on June 22nd .
" For eight days , lying in parliament and then in a hospital bed , in a weak voice he kept offering to take us into a different , brighter future .
Aleksandar Jakovljević , the head of EPS Strategy Sector told SETimes that the TE Kolubara B EPS teams are working closely with the Italian energy firm Edison on a preliminary feasibility study , with a joint company expected to be established late February 2012 .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes , de Kermabon addressed a range of issues pertinent to northern Kosovo as well as his desire to remain as EULEX chief when his current term expires in June .
The 35th May Opera Evenings conclude on Thursday ( May 31st ) in Skopje with a performance of Verdi 's " Aida , " conducted by Ukraine 's Vladimir Kozuhar .
" Not only was the grapevine broken , but the donkey ate it , " is a timeless Greek adage .
Macedonian archaeologists have found 20 coins with the image of Philip II of Macedonia and other rulers from antiquity during excavation works near a fortress along the road between Ohrid and Struga , according to the Macedonian TV station Alsat , which reported the news on Tuesday ( March 30th ) .
" Dissidents were crushed ...
" I am ready to welcome Tadic as president of Serbia if he agrees to come to the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo , " Thaci said .
To address the current account issue , the government should announce less spending in the short run , according to Imamoglu , who said this would also help to reduce corruption .
The deal reached on Friday ( November 14th ) envisions massive cuts in public spending in order to avoid dramatic consequences of the global economic slump .
In all , six countries have offered to send as many as 16 vessels to help keep the embargo in place , NATO General Pierre St @-@ Arnand said at a press conference .
With early elections around the corner , Kosovo officially kicked off a ten @-@ day period of campaigning Wednesday ( December 1st ) .
I have asked both party leaders for clarification on these points . "
She , however , warns of the tendency for men to have the last word .
" Our productivity could be higher , but at least we are doing very thorough work , " the DPA quoted Rehn as saying .
The Barcelona Euro @-@ Mediterranean partnership , created in 1995 at the height of the Israeli @-@ Palestinian peace process , was dogged by the failure to resolve the Arab @-@ Israeli conflict .
In an official letter to President Karolos Papoulias , Greek ecological organisations have demanded that the vote be put off by three months .
Kosovo 's trade and industry minister , Bujar Dugolli , said the WTO has welcomed moves by Kosovo institutions to begin talks on entry into the organisation .
A tank works to remove bunkers from Seman Beach in Fier , 150km from Tirana . [ Getty Images ]
" We have already walked the biggest part of this road , " he notes .
I also do not believe that all political actors in Belgrade and Pristina will be of the same opinion as to why this happened .
EU Justice Commissioner Franco Frattini holds a press conference at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday ( June 27th ) . [ Getty Images ]
He sees BiH as a loose federation of two or three ethnically based mini @-@ states but not as a unified country .
Some experts , like Pristina University Professor Belul Beqaj , told SETimes that Kosovo 's new president will have " similar powers to the president of Serbia and Albania in the security field . "
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 04 / 05 / 09
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said he was confident Hague tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz would now conclude that Belgrade is fully co @-@ operating .
Nevertheless , minors are surrounded by billboards and T V commercials promoting alcohol consumption .
You can 't just buy it from store shelf . "
Visa liberalisation offers many opportunities for easier participation at the festivals in Europe , where all the arts represent Macedonian culture without difficulties .
Axinte Dragomir lives in the village of Vadu Rosca , in Vrancea County , which was devastated by floodwaters in 2005 .
A new law in Moldova that makes chemical castration compulsory for those who abuse children under the age of 15 is being debated throughout the region . [ Reuters ]
Many states in the region have close ties with Poland , most with sizable Polish communities within their borders .
Speaking at the ongoing session of the HRC , Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki commended that move , as well as the Council 's decision that an independent inquiry commission be urgently sent to Libya .
The company that provides central heating to the capital , Skopje , has already filed for permission from the Regulatory Commission to jack up its prices by nearly 60 % -- the biggest hike in heating prices ever recorded in Macedonia .
We honestly think that this co @-@ operation will be even better in the future , and that this is only the beginning of good results , " Natasa Mrdjen , a fair spokesperson , told SETimes .
Austrian officials , meanwhile , are blaming the Macedonian judiciary .
As the neighbour of Schengen countries , Croatia is gaining experience that will help it in its own bid for EU membership .
Milanovic says he is ready and willing to lead the party to its " next election victory . "
The country was earmarked for nearly 100m euros in investments just in the first two months of 2008 , Stavreski said .
" As long as it 's entirely unclear where Greece is going politically , the country can 't expect that further billion @-@ euro aid is paid all the time , " the report quoted Bosbach , a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel 's Christian Democratic Union , as saying in an interview with Bild @-@ Zeitung .
In a 2009 Progress Report , the European Commission expressed continuing concern over its independence , impartiality and efficiency .
However , with few exceptions , Greeks have not created incidents involving our national teams .
Bill Delahunt ( D @-@ MA ) visited Montenegro on September 1st , meeting with President Filip Vujanovic , Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic , Foreign Minister Milan Rocen , and Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic .
This is what we call flight plans .
Oliver Ivanovic , state secretary at Serbia 's ministry for Kosovo , talks to SETimes about the upcoming dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina .
The business is considered the third strongest on the Serbian market , with an expected growth from 3 % to 5 % , according to Heineken 's projections .
A new office building towers over traditional architecture in downtown Bucharest . [ Getty Images ]
The most extreme cases show that there are very strong links [ between ] public officials and those who wish to profit through illegal construction or criminal activities , " MANS official Dejan Milovac told SETimes .
Both presidents assessed economic relations as good despite their political differences , with a potential to be even better .
They are confused and do not know who to address .
Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said that by getting this draft of the EU accession treaty , Croatia has finally achieved its strategic and historic goal .
On Thursday , some analysts said snap elections must take place as soon as possible .
At least 15,000 sports fans celebrated the recent successes of Serbian athletes in downtown Belgrade on Monday ( January 30th ) , despite the frigid temperatures .
Kostunica wants the EU to abandon plans to deploy a mission to Kosovo , describing that move as the beginning of Serbia 's breakup and claiming this was why Belgrade could not sign the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
As visitor numbers picked up , the Albanian government switched to a new slogan : Albania -- Yours to Discover .
SETimes : The Serbian government claims it is closer to arresting the remaining war crimes fugitives wanted by The Hague -- Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
KFOR troops patrol the streets in Cagllavica . [ AFP ]
The Islamic Community , he added , is increasing its efforts to reach out to people of other faiths .
Petrovic told the media that the goods could enter Serbia with an UNMIK stamp , which the Kosovo government had pledged to use when it joined the Central European Free Trade Agreement .
Heads of state attend the Union for the Mediterranean founding summit on Sunday ( July 13th ) at the Grand Palais in Paris . [ Getty Images ]
Montenegro 's ruling party , the Democratic Party of Socialists ( DPS ) , won in most municipalities during local elections Sunday ( May 23rd ) .
" His initiative does not back our stance on the police reform and does not represent a compromise solution , " Reuters quoted him as saying at a news conference .
" I can 't see myself getting the same level of satisfaction from teaching kids as I do from helping my people , " says Samir .
" In 70 % of the cases , the victims are women and female children .
More than 1,700 soldiers of BiH Armed Forces are involved in rescue operations . [ Drazen Remikovic / SETimes ]
He worries the anti @-@ regime conference in Turkey might spoil the country 's relationship with Assad .
The timing of the campaign is arguably ideal for SDP , as a recent survey by the International Republican Institute shows that for the first time in the four years , SDP has taken a lead .
He called on lawmakers to " trust democracy , the role of institutions and their rules " and rule not only by the laws , but also " by ethics and a sense of duty . "
The study revealed that 16 % of those polled use the cards at intervals longer than three months , while 10 % use them two or three times a week .
Turkey 's Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the CeBIT fair . [ Reuters ]
The demonstration , staged by the Vetevendosje ( Self @-@ Determination ) movement , was intended to voice opposition to UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for Kosovo 's future status , and to urge Kosovo Albanian leaders to declare independence unilaterally .
With 1954 marking the 50th anniversary of FIFA , which had earlier moved its headquarters to Zurich , the organisation decided that the World Cup due to be held that year should take place in Switzerland .
The plan , envisioning internationally supervised statehood for Kosovo , has been accepted by the province 's ethnic Albanian majority .
The two sides are back at the negotiating table for the first time since independence .
Greece has the lowest -- or " junk " -- credit rating in the region , whereby the bonds it issues are extremely speculative and high @-@ risk and the country can service its debt only if it improves the economic situation .
Until a few months ago , the public knew him primarily as the owner of the mass circulation daily Dnevni Avaz .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 18 / 08 / 08
Serbia will try to have the process move as quickly as possible from its side , " it said .
It also activated a Citizenship Agency , initially established in 2009 , in order to process documents at five territorial branches .
There was consensus among the LDK " to have these ministers replaced with others who would bring new energy , " Sali Asllanaj , a member of the party presidency , told local media .
With ultranationalists led by a Hague indictee likely to win the largest single bloc of votes , the oft @-@ quarreling democratic parties are under pressure to overcome their differences .
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By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 25 / 01 / 11
The world 's major economies must take resolute steps to avoid the risk of slipping back into recession , IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned .
They say numerous irregularities took place , with voters being shuttled among polling stations , and the possible tampering of voters ' lists .
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Ceku : Serbs to live " with dignity " in Kosovo
The first stage of construction is expected to be completed in spring 2012 .
Speaking at the conference in Washington on Monday , Gates said the system is crucial to NATO 's efforts to adapt to the 21st century security environment .
Both Turkish and Turkish Cypriot officials have underlined that water could ultimately be transferred to the Greek side of the island if there is a settlement between the island 's two communities , opening the door for water to play a role in any future peace agreement .
EC : BiH needs perspective
UN tightens security in Kosovo
The Research and Documentation Centre , a Sarajevo @-@ based NGO that has been collecting data on wartime atrocities , said in a recent report that at least 6,886 people were killed at Srebrenica .
Mladic , Hadzic behind bars in The Hague
" It has a dampening influence over us -- the funds for army reforms are reduced and the discipline to respect democratic standards lowered , " Ruzhin told SETimes .
" It is a mediocre mix of folk and pop Greek music without character , which represents a part of our culture outside my personal taste .
The main one , the Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) called on February 7th for a formal interruption of the dialogue .
" The majority of our patrons are under 30 , and the majority of them are children , " he said .
In October 2004 , the office was transformed into the National Roma Agency , led by a president with the rank of state secretary .
Contact Group urges Serbs , Kosovo Albanians to be constructive in talks
Elsewhere in Croatia , readers prefer Swedish crime @-@ writer Stieg Larsson 's Millennium Trilogy .
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Environmental Minister Veysel Eroglu described the cancellation of the Ikizdere dams as " madness . "
Sofia Mayor Boyko Borisov said buses would evacuate residents of the affected areas .
Following Muller 's graduation , she worked as translator in an industrial enterprise , but was fired in 1979 after refusing to become an informant for the secret police , Securitate .
Bruno Vekaric , spokesman for Serbia 's war crimes prosecutor , called the retrial " a great victory in the fight for the rights of victims . "
Ties between the two countries reflect a long tradition of friendship .
" [ Kucukandonyadis ] was a great player ... We were all very impressed by him , " Dacioglu told SETimes .
Pope Benedict XVI began his four @-@ day trip to Turkey on Tuesday ( November 28th ) .
Pushing for a quick resolution to the province 's status issue , Kosovo 's leadership has voiced opposition to any renewal of talks with Belgrade .
Insisting that all it can agree to is granting substantial autonomy to Kosovo , Serbia has flatly rejected Ahtisaari 's plan .
Mladic 's family wants him declared dead
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EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn told reporters Tuesday that the EC was still unable to do that , as recent reviews had revealed new irregularities in addition to those outlined in the July report .
Also apprehended was Serbian underground leader Luka Bojovic and members of his organization , Sinisa Petric and Vladimir Mijanovic .
" I 'm not so sure that we should now embark again on discussions that are complex and difficult . "
He says the real reason is that opposition parties are so frustrated with their inability to challenge the DPS they have given up . " They have no desire to run in the game , " he said .
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci says if Kosovo Serbs support decentralisation , they should hit the polls . [ AFP ]
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 02 / 17 / 11
Three additional members of the council will now be chosen by parliament following an open competition , and two members proposed by the president will be elected by MPs . The minister of justice and president of the Supreme Court are also council members , bringing the total to 15 .
The 14th World Slavistics Congress opened in Ohrid , Macedonia , on Wednesday ( September 10th ) .
According to reports , police initially suspected that the weapons belonged to a far @-@ left extremist group , Revolutionary Sect , believed to be responsible for the murders of an anti @-@ terrorist police officer and investigative journalist Sokratis Giolas .
When she is not socialising with her friends , she likes to watch TV and play video games .
Better dialogue is a prerequisite for other reforms , because many key changes require commitment across the political spectrum .
Serbian Minister of Trade and Services Slobodan Milosavljevic leads a delegation taking part in an Italian @-@ Balkan Investment Forum in Verona on Thursday ( February 11th ) and Friday .
" When you talk about following a path you are not only talking about AKP or a single party , " Gursoy said .
Accidents are most frequent in the construction , mining and textile manufacturing sectors .
However we should not expect it to be ' magical ' anytime soon , " he said .
M @-@ tel envisages gaining 15 % of the market in this year , and 30 % in 2008 .
Some already sent protest letters prior to deciding to challenge the court ruling in Strasbourg .
The two @-@ storey palace lies in the Aiges archaeological site in north @-@ central Greece , near Vergina , in what was then the ancient kingdom of Macedonia .
Also in diplomatic news : Belgium supports Montenegro 's EU bid , while Greece and Bulgaria agree to boost anti @-@ crime co @-@ operation .
Romania 's Sandra Izbasa won the silver in the women 's individual all @-@ around event .
According to the EU model of integrated border management , the two states which decide on this co @-@ operation , work on the jurisdiction of their states .
Serbian media have been reporting that Ischinger plans to suggest to the other troika members -- US envoy Frank Wisner and Russian diplomat Alexander Botsan @-@ Kharchenko -- that the 1972 Berlin Agreement could be the inspiration for a deal on Kosovo .
He cited " legislation in northern Kosovo , then the implementation of police protocol in matters of customs and the flow of goods and capital between the two administrative lines . "
Skopje Jazz Fest turns 30
But amidst the crush of trying to keep out refugees and unlawful immigrants , housing them and considering a backlog of more than 47,000 asylum cases , Greece struggles with dwindling resources .
Talat also urged the PACE lawmakers to issue a resolution that includes support for a Turkish plan allowing ports to open on the northern , Turkish Cypriot @-@ controlled part of the island . ( Anadolu news agency , Hurriyet , Milliyet , AP - 01 / 10 / 08 )
At the same time , it 's a big responsibility , as we all want our guests ' time in Belgrade to remain a pleasant memory , " said Tasic .
The process of deciding Kosovo 's future should not be delayed , the US envoy for the status talks , Frank Wisner , said on Tuesday .
In 1915 , the Ottoman Empire 's ' Young Turks ' government ordered that all Armenians in Turkey be deported to the Syrian desert .
" Kosovo will end up with less money in the treasury than a commercial bank .
I am speaking as the prime minister of a country , of a civilisation , that proved mosques and synagogues can co @-@ exist on the same street for centuries , " Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Islamist @-@ rooted Justice and Development Party .
Voicing support for Serbia 's EU membership bid , a number of senior Western officials expressed hope this week that the country 's democratic forces will win Sunday 's parliamentary elections .
Bulgaria postpones application to join eurozone
BiH indicts six for terrorism plot
Under the existing constitution , it is illegal for women to wear headscarves in state @-@ funded institutions such as hospitals and universities .
" The police are protecting the borders of this country ; the police are the ones holding the administrative boundary with Kosovo , maintaining public peace and order and preventing crime .
" The reason for that is people in his position should be allowed a way out , " Daynov noted .
Andreea Acatrinei , Gabriela Dragoi , Andreea Grigore , Sandra Izbasa , Steliana Nistor and Anamaria Tamirjan of the Romanian women 's gymnastics team celebrate after winning the bronze medal on Wednesday ( August 13th ) . [ Getty Images ]
This year we have had some problems ... but if everything goes well , I will continue to stay there .
Last week , Turkmen Deputy Prime Minister Baymyrad Hojamuhamedov said his country is ready to provide up to 40 billion cubic metres of spare gas annually for the EU @-@ backed pipeline project .
" What 's most important is that tourists are impressed and recommend [ Romania ] to their friends . "
Serhat Erkmen , Iraq analyst at the Ankara @-@ based Centre for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies , agreed that the relationship between Ankara and the Iraqi Kurds is still beset by distractions .
Harvey : The single biggest thing Serbia must do is complete the economic transition and detangle the political parties and the state from the economy .
" Whoever [ illegally ] enters the country will be given hospitality and will be immediately asked to return home , " Chrysohoidis said at a news conference .
The 47th International Children 's Festival began in Sibenik , Croatia on Saturday ( June 23rd ) .
The consortium is expected to add a new passenger terminal at the facility , which serves an average of 1.2 million passengers a year .
The head of Istanbul 's police intelligence was suspended this week as part of the investigation into the murder of a prominent Turkish @-@ Armenian journalist who had angered nationalists .
I would say there has been no essential [ progress ] since the declaration of independence ; on the contrary , there has been backsliding , " Avni Zogiani from the NGO Cohu told a TV show called A Voice for You .
Police have detained Velija Ramkovski , but supporters say he is the victim of a political witch hunt .
" We have been following the suspects since March . "
The Bulgarian national students ' team won one gold and two bronze medals at the 14th International Astronomy Olympiad held in Hangzhou , China .
National Geographic praises BiH for its mountain biking opportunities .
EU leaders will meet in June to finalise a ten @-@ year economic action plan for EU member countries .
Also in science news : Romania might have electronic voting by 2012 , and Bosnia and Herzegovina opens its first sleep @-@ disorder clinic .
A delegation from the Kosovo parliament left on Monday ( January 5th ) for a five @-@ day official visit to Turkey .
Turkey is finding it difficult to articulate its political stance on Syria , trying to balance ideology and realpolitik , but also finding itself as an on @-@ looker , with the only real option being to react to events over which it has very little control .
Georgievski stressed that Macedonia , as an EU aspirant , would follow the EU approach regarding Kosovo independence .
She also called on Kosovo to solve the border dispute with Serbia by coming to " common forms of involvement , " and characterised the Integrated Border Management agreement reached between Pristina and Belgrade as a good idea .
The 30th edition of the Skopje Jazz Festival welcomed 18 artists over five evenings , divided in several special programmes .
Albanian troops have also participated in different NATO @-@ led operations , with more than 3,300 troops in different missions since 1996 .
With government data showing a tenfold increase since 2004 , Prime Minister Sali Berisha has sought to make the sector a top priority .
The first phase includes approximately 200 apartments , 300 berths and many restaurants and shops .
Since 1980 , trade union rallies have been banned from the square , which was the site of a bloody clash with police in 1977 .
The biggest members of the ruling coalition -- the Democratic Party ( DS ) and G17 Plus -- believe the bill should be passed for the sake of introducing order in the Serbian media .
Meanwhile , the euro weakened due to the crisis while the Franc grew stronger .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -22 / 11 / 10
Ivo Ivanovski , who heads up the ministry , spoke to SETimes about the upcoming reforms and their importance to Macedonia 's EU integration .
" This year , the average rating for the entire collection is 4.4 ( out of a possible 5 stars ) .
The plan " is considerably catering to the non @-@ Albanian communities and their lives in Kosovo after the status is defined , " he said .
Croatia recognised the independence of Kosovo on March 19th 2008 , about a month after the nation declared itself independent of Serbia .
He has stressed national policy over party policy , resigning from the Social Democrat party as soon as he was elected .
Dean Kustrinovic , a farmer who lives in Nova Topola in eastern Croatia , told SETimes he would not support Croatia 's accession to EU .
" But I did , " he said .
Croatia fell a further five places to 77th and Cyprus was ranked 40th , down from 34th in the WEF 's 2009 report .
Economic analyst Ibrahim Rexhepi insists the sale is indispensable .
The privatisation fund now totals 520m euros .
Despite the opposition , Stefanovic met with US Ambassador to Pristina Christopher Dell , and representatives of the Kosovo government , including Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuqi .
The ICO will oversee the implementation of the status settlement , and will be led by an EU diplomat .
Experts from the National Meteorology Agency project that up to 90 % of the crop will eventually be destroyed .
Serbia is expected to ratify the Law on Prohibition of Human Trafficking as soon as possible and to adopt the Law on NGOs , Davis said .
Following the team 's World Cup exit , however , the Rehhagel era is over .
With 561,198 official entries of Turkish nationals to Greece in 2010 , the foremost obstacle in multiplying that number remains the Schengen visa for Turkish passport holders , something acknowledged by Greek officials and bemoaned by tourism entrepreneurs .
BiH court hands down its longest war crimes sentence yet
Albanian television station Top Channel reports 172 assets of Kosovo in former Yugoslav countries : 104 are in Serbia , 42 in Montenegro , 15 in BiH , six in Croatia , four in Macedonia and one in Slovenia .
The two countries were originally scheduled to join the 25 @-@ nation border @-@ free area together in March , but accession was delayed after a final evaluation report on Bulgaria found security shortcomings at the country 's land border with Turkey .
These involve the adoption of the Law on the Census of Population , adoption of the Law on State Aid , harmonisation of the BiH Constitution with the European Convention on Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and adoption of the Law on Transport of Harmful Matters .
" The US stands with our ally , Turkey , against terrorism and threats to internal and regional stability .
" Things on the ground may not be as optimistic as the demonstrators would like them to be , " he said .
" Balkan temperament -- combined with weapons -- rarely ends up in protection and much more often in bloody tragedy .
On the other side of the Atlantic , the United States wants ethanol to account for 5 % of its fuel market by 2012 .
Several other countries in the region have also sent weapons and ammunition to Afghanistan in recent years .
She explained that the International Residual Mechanism will act on appeals submitted by indictees after June 2013 and will have a section for crimes committed in Rwanda .
Turkey 's foreign minister said on Tuesday ( August 14th ) that he will abide by the constitution and the principles of secularism if he wins the presidential election .
In May , meanwhile , owner Milo Djurashkovic , was arrested on suspicion of illegally taking 32m euros from one of his firms .
He faces two counts of genocide over the 44 @-@ month siege of Sarajevo and the 1995 Srebrenica massacre , Europe 's worst atrocity since World War II .
He later goes into hiding as pressure for his arrest and extradition increases .
Maybe Belgrade will prioritise its care for the real interest and rights of Serbs in Kosovo over its obsessive fight for the territory only .
Correspondent Hanim Busra Erdal of the pro @-@ AKP daily Zaman has had 75 cases filed against her since 2008 , all for reporting on Ergenekon and Sledgehammer .
The fact that neither Serbia nor the Serbian population in Kosovo as well as a number of countries throughout the world agree with such an act speaks of a period of serious challenges we are facing .
However , he has not stated his party 's stance on possible coalition partners .
The commemorative Ski Legend Hit Challenge -- organised at Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) ' s Mt . Bjelasnica resort in late December -- briefly brought back Sarajevo 's fondly remembered Olympic past .
The regimen , which has been in place for over 20 years , currently includes 27 Asian and European countries .
Tourism provides 2 billion euros each year , approximately half of Bulgaria 's trade deficit . [ Getty Images ]
The deal , which came in the form of a memorandum of understanding among the Adriatic Charter nations , was reached at a meeting in NATO 's headquarters in Brussels on October 6th .
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Talks focused on Turkish @-@ EU relations and the Cyprus issue .
" While we can not prevent many natural disasters , we certainly can help our nations become ready to deal with these risks , " Ivanov told SETimes .
Goran Hadzic , one of the UN tribunal 's two remaining war crimes fugitives , was also among the ten included in the Croatian authorities ' 2003 indictment .
Young Turks aged 18 @-@ 24 continued to show slightly warmer feelings than the national average towards both the United States ( 15 degrees ) and the EU ( 28 degrees ) .
The new faculty will offer Cypriot doctors and nurses lifelong postgraduate training .
Stojanovski voiced Macedonia 's readiness to share its 13 @-@ year experience in preparations to join NATO and the Partnership for Peace programme .
Those with relatives in EU countries often combine their holidays with a family get @-@ together .
" Serbia has demonstrated it is a factor of stability in the region . ...
According to the agency , Kremikovtsi 's owner , Finmetals Holding , which is part of the Global Steel group , has to either pay the fine or lose control of the facility .
Also this week : Greece plans to join the South Stream pipeline project .
One suspect , a Moldovan citizen named Serghei Gorbunov , had left prison on a medical furlough and never returned -- sparking criticism of official laxity in issuing such furloughs .
Fuele also urged the government to ensure that the process of drafting the required implementing legislation is conducted in consultation with all political parties and civil society and in " a spirit of dialogue and compromise . "
It asked the public not to support illegal forms of dissent , underlining that Kosovo Police will show " zero tolerance towards the illegal blockade of roads . "
Local companies that have been bought by Russians in recent years include Serbia 's petrol @-@ pump chain , Beopetrol , its biggest tourist agency , Putnik , and industrial engineering company Termoelektro .
Every person should have a right to protest , however these protests should be organised in a responsible manner .
Improving the telecom infrastructure will help regional integration , said the Bank .
Also in business this week : the Croatian company Podravka is in talks regarding the purchase of a majority stake in Banja Luka food and beverage producer Vitaminka , and Macedonian On.net plans to start offering telephony services .
" US policy is very clear on that subject .
What we now want to see is an acceleration in the race to prosperity .
Serbia 's IT market rose by 18.9 % year on year to 626m euros in 2008 , IDC Adriatics consulting firm said on July 21st .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had objected to the army 's preferred choice of General Hasan Igsiz after he was called to provide evidence in an ongoing probe into an alleged plot to undermine Erdogan 's Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) government by initiating and disseminating Internet propaganda .
Candidate status cannot fix the bad economic situation and it cannot prevent political corruption , " Radomirović told SETimes .
" The parliament will annul all documents signed against its will .
Turkey 's accession bid hinges on its domestic policy and reforms , EU officials said on Tuesday ( May 6th ) , during a meeting in Ankara .
On Monday , the first day of his three @-@ day visit , Sanader had lunch with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the State Department .
" And what scares us the most is that we are convinced these measures won 't be temporary , as they are now claiming . "
Albania issues first Eurobond
" You will have our gratitude whatever results you achieve at the Olympics .
The amount of foreign direct investment ( FDI ) flows in Bulgaria has declined sharply in the first eight months of 2011 , preliminary data from the Bulgarian National Bank showed on Saturday ( October 15th ) .
" Serbia expects a thorough investigation of allegations from the report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe rapporteur , Dick Marty , on the inhumane treatment of people and human organ trafficking in Kosovo , " Cvetkovic said in a news release issued after his Saturday ( December 18th ) meeting with Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Ilir Meta .
The 47th Serbian Trumpet Festival -- the country 's most famous folklore and traditional music event -- will be held in the town of Guca from August 8th to 12th .
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Turkish athlete Nurcan Taylan won three gold medals in the women 's 48kg category in the European Weightlifting Championship in Minsk , Belarus , on Monday ( April 5th ) .
" Several have also been involved in the production and / or smuggling of synthetic drugs . "
Amid continuing uncertainty about participation in the project , Sofia agreed in July to pay its 6.5m @-@ euro contribution to the operating costs of the 1.5 billion @-@ euro project .
Now we are waiting for the government 's response to this , but I hope it won 't be to give veterans [ 5 euros ] a month , because that is not enough . "
It airs on BiH 's FTV .
The ongoing trend of tomato export growth in Macedonia continues this year with almost 80 % of its winter crops already exported , the agriculture minister announced .
" If Kosovo 's illegal parliament may declare independence , there is no reason why the Republika Srpska legal parliament would not have that right , " Reuters quoted Dukic as saying .
" I don 't want to prejudge , " Thaci said at a Saturday press conference .
" Now we have our state .
" Today 's meetings gave a serious push to the project , " Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said after meeting with Bulgaria 's Boyko Borisov .
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu , on three @-@ day trip to Japan , met on Thursday ( February 22nd ) with his counterpart Shinzo Abe .
Tatlises recovers but may go to prison
Launched as a pilot @-@ project of American Corners in Macedonia , the Bitola programme began in October 2003 .
To cast their ballots , those who are currently registered elsewhere must re @-@ register on the Srebrenica voter 's list .
The latest one made the Balkan country the sixth nation in the world to have eliminated all of its HEU since April 2009 , US National Nuclear Security Administration ( NNSA ) , which was involved in the project , said on Wednesday .
Disappointment over curbs on Bulgarian , Romanian workers
The increasing recidivism burdens the whole penal system , authorities say .
The project , directed by Zdravko Maric , president of the organisation committee , is applauded by the Croatian government , health institutions and schools , because it promotes fitness and well @-@ being .
Many more Orthodox Christians , whose traditions separated from those of Catholic Rome during centuries of Byzantine rule , live and worship here .
Judged by ticket sales , Ster Montenegro 's six screens at the Delta City Mall in Podgorica are a big draw .
Many economists do not view exchange rates as the most important factor governing Serbian export levels .
" While the Greek Cypriots may see this gas find as a leverage that strengthens their hand , it is not certain that the gas can be exploited without a solution on the island , or failing that , a separate agreement with Turkish Cypriots and Turkey , " Akyel said .
Twenty @-@ four pro @-@ Kurdish independents also won seats , and are expected to form the first pro @-@ Kurdish political group in the assembly since the early 1990s .
Analysts caution that the rapid creation of laws without proper implementation will not meet EC Progress Report requirements .
Albanian Olympic athletes will compete in wrestling , shooting , track and field , weightlifting , swimming and judo .
Under the EU leaders ' decision , however , no chapter can be closed provisionally until the EC has confirmed that Turkey has fully implemented its commitments with respect to the customs protocol .
The proposal " provides a framework for a future stable , democratic and multiethnic Kosovo , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said after for Ahtisaari declared the talks over .
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Experts say it is worrisome that so many people do not want to declare their nationality .
Fellow B92 user Drako is also disappointed and angry .
The number of asylum @-@ seekers in the industrialised world continued to decline in 2010 , to nearly half the level registered at the start of the 21st century , the UNHCR said in a report Monday ( March 28th ) .
It lists as an example the Istanbul Declaration , which Serbian President Boris Tadic and BiH Presidency Chairman Haris Silajdzic signed in 2010 .
Regardless of what sort of wheels they ride , the athletes all hang out together .
This year 's jubilee Skopje Jazz Festival begins on Friday ( 20 October ) .
All that has now come to an end until the summer season , when the government will relax enforcement of the rule .
During the visit , he met with President Anibal Cavaco , Prime Minister Jose Socrates and Parliament Speaker Jaime Jose Matos da Gama .
Unemployment in Kosovo is the highest in Europe , approximately 40 % .
The government in Ankara has announced an ambitious plan for boosting economic development in Kurd @-@ dominated parts of the country . [ Getty Images ]
Iliescu risks losing his chairmanship of the 1989 Romanian Revolution Institute if the law takes effect .
The demonstrations started in Bucharest in a show of support for Palestinian @-@ born Dr Raed Arafat , founder of the SMURD emergency service , who resigned last week as ministry of health state undersecretary , citing opposition to a bill meant to reform the health system .
I hope our Albanian friends find common ground and that Albania will move forward on the EU path as soon as possible .
I don 't think so , but a president means more political stability in the country , " 52 @-@ year @-@ old citizen Gheorge Tataru told SETimes .
Turkey , which also began its talks in October 2005 , however , is far behind , with only eight of the negotiation chapters opened so far and one of them provisionally closed .
Papadopoulou said she buys from people who are reluctant to give away memories but sometimes have little choice , especially in the crisis .
The six commanders , four from the northern police station and two from border crossings , were asked to rotate to other stations , but disobeyed the order .
The chairperson of Bulgaria 's Olympic Committee , retired athlete Stefka Kostadinova , celebrated the 20th anniversary Friday ( October 19th ) of her still unbroken high @-@ jump world record , achieved in Rome on August 30th , 1987 .
The work of the Institute will be to collect evidence and data , to establish a data bank , offering everyone the opportunity to see it and use it ; to systematise the data , to process the data , and to publish it if the financial resources are available .
It continues to insist that the Hungarian citizenship law should " meet international standards . "
Ethnic Serbs are driven out of many mixed villages .
Iran 's biggest auto manufacturer , Iran Khodro Industrial Group , has decided to establish production facilities in Turkey .
Croatia will be able to open the judiciary negotiation chapter soon , Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said at a news conference with visiting Croatian counterpart Jadranka Kosor on April 13th .
The Swiss invested more than 22m euros in the SCOPES programme from 2005 @-@ 2008 .
But Dimitris Trikeriotis asked , effectively , as Communist MP Liana Kanelli put it , " Do you want to die or be killed ? "
The former lead singer of a Latino band will represent Romania at the 54th Eurovision in Moscow .
" We will not allow anyone to take such steps that aim to shatter Turkey 's administrative system , " says Huseyin Tanriverdi , the AKP 's deputy general @-@ secretary responsible for local administration .
In May , the government conducted a comprehensive sting operation in which it arrested Syrian native Aiman Awad aka Abu Ejmen , Tunisian Ammar al Hanchi , Algerian @-@ born Aissa Benkhira and Kuwait native Abdulla Ba @-@ Awra aka Hudeifa .
The Adriatic Charter members are Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia and Montenegro . ( A1 , Radio Free Europe , MIA , Sitel - 04 / 11 / 10 )
" The journalists demanded at least 180,000 euros each for psychological distress and for the way the case was prolonged over seven years , " lawyer Dimitar Dangov said .
The artefacts include ceramic pottery , oven vessels , arrow peaks and fragments of a worship altar from a civilisation dating back to 7100 - 5500 BC .
" We have already [ received ] hundreds of responses from the public globally as to who this person could be , " Kvigne told BBC World television .
The law faculty and the faculty of economy have the highest number of students at the university .
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Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt paid a surprise visit to Sarajevo on Easter Sunday ( April 4th ) and then visited refugees and displaced persons in a refugee camp near Gorazde .
Ivanovic : I don 't know much about the junior players , but whenever I visit Belgrade I always smile when I see kids carrying rackets around the city .
He owned a collection of expensive watches and had a reserved table at a luxury restaurant in downtown Zagreb .
Under the new interim agreement , the border will remain closed for Serbian commercial goods , while Kosovo will not send customs officers to the two border crossings .
The single most important result of the agreement , however , was a new law on territorial reorganisation , which launched a two @-@ year decentralisation process .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 24 / 05 / 10
The ruling GERB party , however , continues to insist that the difficulties encountered in the election process were due to a lack of experience in holding two votes simultaneously .
On average , more than 1 million people spend their summers on Croatia 's Adriatic coast during peak season .
Yet ten of the 11 judges said the party had become a focal point for anti @-@ secular activities and needed a strong warning .
The event appealed to different ethnicities co @-@ existing in Macedonia , offering multicultural food and art .
Rather , he indicated , each country would be assessed separately .
Visitors to Albania can enjoy a wealth of attractions , including cultural and historical sites . [ File ]
They also pointed out examples of mosques being built on church sites in the Ottoman Empire , arguably the most famous being Hagia Sophia in Istanbul .
Croatia will open all remaining negotiating chapters during Spain 's term and will wrap up the technical part of the talks by the end of the year , Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said after meeting with Moratinos .
We are dealing with mutual recognition of travel documents and documents of vehicles .
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" Any prolongation of the Kosovo status settlement can be harmful not only to the Western Balkans region but to the EU as well . "
Georgi Angelov , the lead author of the OSI report , does not expect the worsening economic situation as a result of the deepening crisis in the euro area countries to trigger a new wave of Bulgarian emigration .
In the first two weeks since the GERB cabinet was sworn in on July 27th , various ministers have revealed numerous cases of possible fraud and graft .
Commissioners at the polling stations will be replaced and monitoring will be enhanced .
Energy Minister Taner Yildiz appeared to sum up the government 's attitude towards environmental fears when he said that staying single posed a greater health risk than nuclear energy .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer ( right ) and Crvenkovski speak to reporters after a meeting at NATO headquarters last year . [ Getty Images ]
Romanian police and anticorruption prosecutors raided another customs checkpoint on Thursday ( February 24th ) , checking local import @-@ export firms and customs workers suspected of bribe taking , media reports said .
About 60 prosecutors who held such positions during Ceausescu 's regime are considered still professionally active today , according to some statistics .
" It 's a tradition , " Nada says .
Djelic said that Serbia will meet all tasks in its EU membership action plan .
Albanian elections : Free , fair and too close to call
Cuprom will invest an additional 137m euros in the company , while the Serbian government plans to pump in 60m euros to repair damage at the facilities , as well as another 60m euros for new , environmentally friendly equipment .
Various pipeline options have been in the works for years as oil production expands in the Caspian Sea basin .
Australia , Canada and Ireland round out the top five positions .
In Novi Sad , over the first six months of 2011 , the number of foreign tourists was up 40 % over the same period in 2010 .
However , Nikolic insisted that this support would hinge on the adoption of an SNS proposal from December .
This outcome surprised CACP .
It also urged the Union to strengthen its common approach to Kosovo , with the objective of European integration , noting that the bloc 's policies need to be made more effective for people on the ground .
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On the other hand , French historian and writer Alexandre Adler hails the Mediterranean Union as a potential high point of French diplomacy .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 26 / 02 / 09
The screenplay is based on Milos Radovic 's theatre play with the same title and was co @-@ written by Sijan and Radovic .
Despite calls by nationalists for such action , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated that he does not favour an incursion .
He was a leader of Croatia 's Liberal Party , a member of parliament , a cabinet minister , and , until recently , served as president of the Croatian Helsinki Committee .
" Sopiste has been declared an ecologically pristine municipality , and it celebrates Earth Day , so it will not allow construction of such a location where Lake Kozjak , the Treska River and Jasen Hunting Grounds are located ; that is , where there is intact natural ambiance , " Mayor Ljupco Mickovski @-@ Kec said .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic called the EC report " good news " that would significantly shorten the EU candidate status for Serbia .
" Croatia has no intention whatsoever of bringing bilateral issues into the accession process and we expect nothing less from the relevant EU member states , " said Drobnjak .
Bogov , who is currently vice @-@ governor , will replace Petar Gosev whose term expires in May .
" Imagine when one of the highest city officials is murdered in his office , what safety have our children in the schools or we all in the city , " Bahtiri told SETimes .
French piano duo Frederic Chauvel and Mark Sole @-@ Leris are among the other international performers at this summer 's event .
Croatia introduced reforms in four of the ten areas studied by the Doing Business report , upgrading the conditions for starting and closing a business , registering property and obtaining credit .
Participants at the commission 's hearing on the Western Balkans , held in Washington , warned that Dodik expects the international community to tire of BiH @-@ related issues .
The pilot project will be implemented in the town of Valjevo this autumn .
The parade of bikers drew crowds from their homes to watch something rarely seen in their city .
" This includes those actions we may take and those we will co @-@ ordinate with our allies and partners , or those that we 'll carry out through multilateral institutions , " he noted .
The tender for the ski resort is due to be announced shortly ; the Kosovo Trust Agency is expected to privatise the resort before the winter .
Yet some , including AKP Vice @-@ Chairman for economic affairs Alaattin Buyukkaya , believe Turkey is immune to a global crisis , thanks to the country 's strong and dynamic economy .
International partners have commended the country 's contribution to NATO 's peacekeeping operations and to the war on terrorism , as well as its good neighbourhood policy in the region .
Less than 10 % of Greek lawmakers use e @-@ mail .
" This book is not a final report , the research is still ongoing , " Cekic said .
Greek police officers have begun rounding up illegal immigrants to house in dozens of detention centres - a response to an EU imperative to keep out undocumented immigrants .
Over 900 companies from several countries gathered to exhibit the latest integrated technology solutions .
" We hope it will remain like that .
On Wednesday , one day after the Security Council condemned the use of force against the Libyan people and called for an immediate end to the violence there , UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon said Gaddafi should be punished for the carnage he unleashed .
" The problems we face [ involving ] the balance of power , import and exchange of power , are the limitations in the allocated capacities which , based on what we are told , are caused [ by ] Serbia , " Gjukaj said .
The EU has set a 2009 deadline for Turkey to open its ports and airports to the Greek Cypriots , and Brussels may ask for the suspension of membership talks if this does not happen .
The new draft includes measures to combat cyber crime , credit @-@ card fraud and merchandise counterfeiting .
There are some lucrative entities , including a new massive , 10 @-@ gigawatt solar energy project called Helios , spurred by German investment , that the Troika said could generate 15.7 billion euros earmarked to pay debt , but the project could take until 2050 to develop .
Romania 's first artificial cornea transplant was performed on Thursday ( January 7th ) at a private clinic in Oradea , in Bihor County .
NATO has its eye on opening its door to new members next year , with invitations expected at the April summit in Bucharest .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica also hailed the purchase , saying it will help strengthen already strong relations .
The lack of up @-@ to @-@ date population statistics is proving to be yet another divisive issue .
The Centre for Molecular Medicine and National Genetics Laboratory opened in Sofia on December 7th .
Belgrade analysts say the Kosovo issue will put an additional strain on the forming of a new Serbian democratic government .
During this period , either Senate Speaker Nicolae Vacaroiu or the speaker of the Deputies ' Chamber , Bogdan Oltean , will become temporary head of state .
I remember being furious for the following couple of months that something like that could happen in Romania .
But we cannot accept this accession taking place without the CVM in a situation where the CVM applies to us , " he said .
During his stay , Sanader also had a closed @-@ door meeting with US Vice President Dick Cheney and gave a speech at Johns Hopkins University .
DPA walks out of Macedonian parliament
The impetus is the promise of benefits afforded those next door .
Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina , Greece and Serbia join 22 others already on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List .
" The agreement is a good basis for settling the border dispute based on the second proposal of EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , which includes Slovenia 's remarks .
The package also envisions a further $ 250 billion in support for trade finance and $ 100 billion to enable additional loans by multilateral development banks .
The previous culture ministry was merged with the tourism development portfolio , which oversees Greece 's large tourism sector .
And yes , our representation in Brussels will be used to promote our goal of territorial autonomy , " he concluded .
BUCHAREST , Romania -- Authorities have decided not to draw the last tranche from the country 's loan agreement with the IMF , given the satisfactory economic progress and sufficient central bank 's reserves , President Traian Basescu told a press conference Sunday ( February 6th ) .
Nikola Milinic , the doctor who examined Mitrovic in the Belgrade clinic Bezanijska kosa , said that existing conditions can produce symptoms Mitrovic is experiencing , but police should investigate .
Aysun 's ex @-@ husband forbade her to watch television because he did not want her to be exposed to examples of gender equality .
" Zagreb Film Festival features debut , first and second author films , so we like to claim that we turn people to stars .
Cypriot leaders call off military exercises
While Kosovo institutions are handling more responsibilities , KFOR remains committed to providing a safe environment .
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His spokesperson , Hua Jiang , told Southeast European Times that any decision to delay the process would be made only after consulting the Contact Group for Kosovo .
" About 130 families , mostly Egyptian , live on Ali Ibra Street , known as the Colony , in the town suburbs , a different area , " Behluli told SETimes .
US voices support for territorial integrity of Kosovo
Meanwhile , the latest round of EU @-@ mediated talks between Belgrade and Pristina has been cancelled .
Medvednica Mountain , which surrounds Zagreb , is currently one of the most visited weekend resorts .
" We will not recognise as legal the started process for privatising the national assets , " opposition leader Edi Rama said , vowing to return the assets when the opposition assumes power .
'Taiwan , as a part of China , has no right and qualification at all to make the so @-@ called recognition , " a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said .
" Mehmet II himself had been sent to the Byzantine palace to be educated as a teenager , " Aydin says , pointing to the continuity of traditions .
But French President Nicolas Sarkozy may face difficulties winning the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's backing for them after the June 12th Irish " no " vote on the Lisbon Treaty .
The Serbs , in demanding the return of Serbian refugees to Kosovo before displaced Kosovo Albanians return , cited an agreement reached in 2000 .
Aleksic raced to protect his friend , only to incur the wrath of the four soldiers .
Niksic residents have been warning about the problem for years , protesting and signing petitions to close the factory , but without success .
Although the malls are packed with people , shop owners have been complaining that this is mostly window shopping .
The diplomatic crisis ended when Israel sent a letter to Ankara , apologising for the incident .
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The EP " considers it to be a priority for the Western Balkans and Turkey to ensure the freedom of media from political interference and to guarantee the independence of the regulatory bodies , " the resolution said .
Bulgaria will not join the eurozone this year . [ EU ]
In addition to lawyers and doctors , MPs include artists , students and professional politicians .
He accused the media of " systematically attacking " the military on the basis of false information , which he said was " beyond the bounds of [ legitimate ] criticism . "
Deputy Prime Minister Gordana Djurovic , who handles international economic relations , declined to sign onto the government 's proposed property law , saying it " does not envisage the conditions of reciprocity . "
Let 's make one thing clear : we could have issued even a black code alert ; people cannot be saved under these circumstances , " he added , referring to the storms that battered the Moldovan town of Dorohoi , near the Ukrainian border .
Unfortunately , the situation often turns into unhealthy competition of false claims .
Italian company LegaCoop says it plans to invest in the Brezovica ski resort in southwestern Kosovo .
Police arrested 87 people for toll @-@ fee crimes as Macedonia is intensifying efforts to root out organised crime .
As the country lobbies for EU membership , the military has been urged to reduce its influence in politics .
That is why we needed Russia 's help in the region , " Maric said .
IMF head : Europe risks falling behind US , Asia
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According to Aleksandar Spasenovski of the ruling party VMRO @-@ DPMNE , the court " did not take into account Article 44 of the constitution , which guarantees the right and an equal access to education . "
The units and other elements of that structure must be adequately equipped and trained , supported by the full range of defence operating systems such as personnel and resource management ; planning , programming and budgeting ; education and training ; acquisition and procurement ; and so on .
International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith praised the government and parliament for placing RTK on a solid legal basis and for providing the Serb community a television channel in their own language .
Should they fail to do so , the blame could not be placed on the Albanians .
Also in science and technology news : Serbia offers scholarships to female scientists , and Macedonian archaeologists locate some ancient Roman baths .
The new commander of KFOR , General Erhard Buehler , told media on Monday ( September 20th ) that his predecessor had started the investigation .
Haxha and PTK board chairman Rexhe Gjonbalaj were accused of " entering into harmful contracts , abusing official position and misuse of economic authorisations , " EULEX spokesman Blerim Krasniqi said of the June 8th charges , stemming from two multi @-@ million contracts between PTK and Dardafon Mobile for obtaining telecommunication licenses .
On Sunday , local elections for mayors and city council members occurred in all municipalities of Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The Cypriot men 's national skeet team took home a silver medal .
With the ruling party edging ahead but the left @-@ wing opposition potentially able to build a coalition , it may be some time before the outcome of Sunday 's ( November 25th ) general election in Croatia is clear .
In other news Wednesday , President Bamir Topi said that the country urgently needs to overcome the political crisis and return to its EU accession course .
" Kars has always been a centre for interrelations between different countries and ethnic groups , " he told SETimes .
We think the timing is perfect , " said Albanian Central Bank Governor Ardian Fullani for Reuters .
Just months before the October local elections , the resignation has shaken voters , and puts the SDP in a difficult position in light of Komsic 's popularity .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka - 30 / 03 / 11
A Durres Industrial Park , planned for a location just outside of the city , is being promoted by the EBRD .
Alkalaj said BiH authorities are committed to implementing reforms , and will start issuing biometric passports next week .
" He is well @-@ known for his efforts to upgrade bilateral ties with our late foreign minister Ismail Cem . "
The agency also cited analysts as placing the cost of the project at about $ 10 billion .
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President Filip Vujanovic officially proposed Luksic as the new prime minister following Milo Djukanovic 's resignation a week ago . ( RTCG , Antena M , Mina - 28 / 12 / 10 )
These will cover different areas , including political dialogue , judicial reform and the fight against corruption , as well as commitments the country has already undertaken as part of its Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the Union .
We have re @-@ opened the files , " he added .
All of those arrested were close associates of DPS vice president Svetozar Marovic .
We lost it thanks to incompetent politicians and , unfortunately , there is no going back , " Darko Smiljanic , a physician , told SETimes .
It seems to contain sufficient detail , " said Lajcak .
" The international community has made it clear that it expects the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to co @-@ operate fully with the ICTY , playing a proactive role in apprehending all remaining indictees and dismantling their support networks , " Lajcak said on Thursday .
He adds that the global financial crisis should not be an excuse for the economic struggles facing the RS , and that the governing structures are mostly responsible for the entity 's fiscal difficulties .
We need more patience and time , but it is important to talk and this is the path that leads to permanent peace .
But if it is tied to some specific " consequences , " it could turn into a useful tool , according to her .
As it pronounced its verdict on November 14th , the trial panel cited the need to protect the witnesses ' identity and ensure that justice was served .
Southeast Europe needs a sort of " Green New Deal " to develop the energy sector , BiH Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Assembly Chairman Mirza Kushljugic told SETimes .
In late February , Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha told his council of ministers that Albania is facing its worst energy crisis ever .
Joblessness , which inevitably leads to homelessness , no health insurance -- which impacts the Greek health system -- and crime .
Bulgarian gymnast Iordan Iovtchev finished last in the men 's rings final , behind seventh @-@ place finisher Robert Stanescu of Romania .
Aneil Singh , an official of the EU delegation to Tirana , announced on Wednesday ( February 24th ) that the European Commission will fund a 2.2m @-@ euro project aimed to help small and medium @-@ sized enterprises in the local area access innovations in business technology .
Political analysts , meanwhile , suggest it is wiser to do nothing until the end of next year .
Albania 's ID cards key to visa regime , elections
Traditional beliefs , though , may be causing some abortions .
According to Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , about 100,000 computers will be installed in the country 's schools .
Some allege the verdict of Velija Ramkovski is an attack on media freedom , but others claim the evidence of his crimes proves otherwise .
In addition , Turkey 's Shishe Dzam company has announced its interest in a strategic investment of 150m euro in two factories in Macedonia to produce glass .
" Kosovo needs to have the free trade agreement with the EU , as currently Kosovo has free trade relations just with the countries in the region .
The project is expected to cost about 30m euros .
Many families are not equipped to deal with these kinds of children .
The beginnings were difficult in every aspect -- no educated actors , technique or space , just an enthusiastic love of the profession that persevered over time .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has suggested that a decision on the border issue is still not in the cards .
Serbia seeks UN support for new talks on Kosovo
As the excitement sparked by Antonescu 's rise subsides , he will have to address his first challenge -- the elections for the European Parliament in June .
EC urges Turkey to strengthen democracy
Although some rural dwellers consider the animal dangerous , there are no recorded instances of a Balkan lynx attacking a human and only four documented cases of one attacking a farm animal .
Foundations to take care of the accused should swiftly be established , says Janko Velimirovic , director of the Republic War Crimes Research Centre .
Friday 's talks in New York did not yield a breakthrough , but the two sides did agree to meet again on October 14th .
" [ Although ] Croatia will enter the EU first , regional co @-@ operation will be a positive impulse on the way , " Josipovic said .
Extended families traditionally live in the same household and , in most cases , family violence is understood to mean a man abusing a woman .
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The December 8th deadline for setting up the Bosniak National Council in the western Serbian region of Sandak has come and gone , and Serbian Minister for Human and Minority Rights Svetozar Ciplic says the question now is who will participate in the revote .
" Our permanent stance is dialogue , but we should talk about the entire problem in Sandzak with the representatives of the Serbian government , rather than the forming of the Council .
Cana is determined to help recruit young talent for Albania 's National Team . [ Gent Shkullaku / SETimes ]
Relja : At the beginning , heroin still leaves you some space for your creativity before you turn into a total junkie .
" It is paramount that all Kosovo 's leaders continue to fully subscribe to the Guiding Principles set out by the Contact Group in November 2005 , " UNMIK head Joachim Ruecker said . [ Getty Images ]
No new election has been held , but an interim principal has been appointed .
It is not sufficiently institutionalised and stabilised , " Belgrade Faculty of Political Sciences Professor Zoran Stojiljkovic told SETimes .
After the election itself , the AKP has vowed to pursue major reforms to the constitution , an outdated and widely unpopular product of the 1980 military coup .
Montenegro is in a constructive period of development , its economy is growing at a rapid pace and the political situation in the country is stable , EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday ( February 25th ) after talks with Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic in Brussels .
Gruevski , however , rejected the two proposals .
In a statement to the media , Sirbegovic said the company is particularly concerned about the 800,000 euros needed to cover the workers ' wages .
Twenty one deputies belonging to the hard @-@ line Communist Party and the Radical Left Coalition are expected to vote " present . "
" We know President Gul well and worked closely with him throughout his tenure as prime minister and then foreign minister .
" President Sejdiu knows his obligations and responsibilities that he has under the Constitutional Framework and he guaranteed us that he will work in accordance with this Constitutional Framework , " UNMIK spokesperson Neeray Singh said .
" It is for Russia now on the basis of the [ new ] text to tell us what it wants .
The 85th Zagreb International Autumn Fair opened on Tuesday ( September 15th ) at Zagreb 's fairgrounds .
A web @-@ portal aimed at helping young people start businesses was promoted in Skopje on Thursday ( September 17th ) .
Croatia and Slovenia are close to resolving their 18 @-@ year border dispute , the two countries ' foreign ministers said on Saturday ( September 5th ) in statements backed by EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn .
However , Sylvia Tiryaki , the Istanbul @-@ based Global Political Trends Centre 's deputy director , thinks that Ban doesn 't have nearly as much leverage as his predecessor Kofi Annan had back in 2004 , when the two communities held a referendum to unite the island , only to have the Greek Cypriots vote against .
By contrast , the chief editor of the Kosovo daily Koha Ditore says a de facto partition already exists , and Belgrade is seeking to legalize it .
Dr. Ferid Murad is a distinguished American physician and pharmacologist and a co @-@ laureate of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine .
Beating government targets and market forecasts , the economy grew more rapidly than expected in 2010 , the Turkish Statistical Institute announced at the beginning of the year .
Last year Moldova entered European market with industry and manufacturing .
Serbia 's national air carrier JAT posted a 14.9m @-@ euro loss in the first half of 2009 , CEO Srdjan Radovanovic said on Monday ( September 21st ) .
" Zero problems with neighbours " meets its biggest challenge in Syria
He confirmed that the EU would continue to work with Kosovo and would be engaged in economic reconstruction , political reform , the building of institutions , and the security sector .
Asked by a reporter whether his country would thus veto the new draft resolution , he hinted that such a move was possible unless some radical changes are made in the document .
The Pact 's premise was simple .
The ordinance dismissed the current Presidential Commission , which examines anticorruption prosecutors ' requests to investigate members of the government .
Romanian @-@ born professor sacrifices life to save students in Virginia Tech shooting
Unfortunately , there is no money for that now , " Maric explains .
" FER is determined not to allow any violations to pass without being punished , not before , not during the elections ... and especially violations that directly influence a change of the result of the elections , " FER 's Shpend Ahmeti said .
Six centres for handicapped children in Macedonia received computers and free internet access under a project by internet provider On.net and NGO Open Windows .
" The army [ became ] involved as soon as the Civil Defence estimates that the assistance of the Armed Forces ( OS ) is necessary .
Most of us are quite normal people who have been fortunate to have discovered something important that has applications to other important areas of science .
The event , also held in Split and Rijeka , features 28 performances from 16 countries .
As the case came to light , many are wondering about the potential negative impact on charity work in Serbia .
" The investigation against Ceca lasted ... eight years .
Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat expressed his condolences to Papadopoulos 's family and the Greek Cypriot community over the former president 's death .
Our focus is on enabling civilians to lead normal lives : I am therefore glad that the administrative boundary gates are open .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis leaves his offices late Wednesday ( September 2nd ) after his televised address to the nation . [ Getty Images ]
The facility , which is the first by a Chinese automaker in the EU , employs over 120 people with their number expected to eventually reach 2,000 .
It is untrue that NATO and EULEX are status neutral because they use all means and naked force to establish an independent state of Kosovo , " the DSS statement said .
The Croatian navy seized an Italian fishing vessel that was " illegally present " on Thursday ( January 3rd ) , two days after declaring a protected fishing zone in its territorial waters .
However , Akyol argues that the reason behind the KCK trials is not an effort to solve the Kurdish issue , but to provide security , which is among the reasons for the existence of any state .
Another two units are under construction .
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I expect the same system that we have established during the dialogue , " Kocijancic said .
The group is considered a terrorist organisation by Turkey , the EU and the United States .
Turkey has announced that it is prepared to mediate between Kosovo and Serbia , a role that is welcomed by Pristina .
According to Puljic , the archbishop reported that the Holy See is in the process of signing several agreements with the BiH government , including one on providing spiritual counseling for Catholic soldiers in the BiH military .
Everything agreed in the dialogue will , in the long run , be of benefit to both sides .
The new Murriqan @-@ Sukobina crossing point was financed by the EU .
" The functional definitions of the secularism principle in the constitution should not become a topic of discussion . "
The improvement of the rights of the Albanians in the Preshevo Valley remains important for us , not only as an ethnic issue , but also as a problem of a regional character -- the resolution of which would indirectly help the interethnic atmosphere in Kosovo .
EU mediator Robert Cooper has come out with a draft proposal , which is being analysed .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov , who took office in May , has several pressing issues on his agenda .
Until then it was not so .
Retired Croatian General Ante Gotovina was arrested in the Spanish Canary Islands on December 7th 2005 and extradited to The Hague the next day .
" This case also shows once again the failure of multi @-@ mechanisms created from Kosovo political institutions in Kosovo -- the presidency , the government , the parliament -- in order to fight corruption with efficiency .
The Directorate for the Co @-@ ordination of the Police Bodies of BiH " has taken [ appropriate ] measures ... with the goal of complete security of buildings and persons , " directorate chief Himzo Selimovic told SETimes .
Croatia -- the country widely seen as the next in line for EU accession -- is hoping to complete its entry talks by the second half of 2008 and become the Union 's 28th member in 2009 .
BiH Prime Minister Nikola Spiric , who attended Monday 's ceremony , welcomed the decision to launch talks , saying it would " reinforce the European idea " in his country .
Our small band of 100 people called the Belgrade Philharmonic performs at the Ilija Kolarac Legacy House every Friday .
Those who favour membership associate the country with music , food and tourism , while opponents see it mostly in terms of religion .
He expressed hope that the Kosovo status issue will be resolved before Slovenia hands over the EU presidency to France on July 1st 2008 .
In its last progress report on Kosovo , the EC said that the province has made some headway towards approximating its legislation and policies with European standards .
Daci , who tops the Democratic League of Dardania 's ( LDD ) candidate list , was found guilty by a panel of two EULEX judges and one Kosovo judge for misappropriation in office .
On Tuesday , Jung was travelling to Sarajevo for talks with High Representative Miroslav Lajcak .
" Some can use this as an argument that in Kosovo , investigations on war crimes and other hot issue are difficult , not to say impossible , because witnesses are dead . "
The audience will have the opportunity to break their daylong fast , iftar , one hour before each Jazz performance begins .
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He faces a 15 @-@ count indictment charging him with a host of war crimes , including genocide over his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre .
Despite warnings from the OHR that a delay in reaching an agreement could delay the SAA until 2008 , this and ensuing rounds of negotiations on Tuesday and Thursday failed to bring the politicians closer to a deal .
Voting will take place in 36 municipalities -- with the exception of northern Mitrovica and Partesh , in the area of Gjilan .
He estimated a 60 % drop in overseas bank transfers , while noting , however , that the Albanian Central Bank does not provide a country @-@ by @-@ country breakdown .
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Over a period of 12 years , he served as minister of interior , minister of finance , minister of labour and social insurance , minister of agriculture and natural resources , and minister of health and agriculture .
Though Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) has made notable progress in international relations recently , internal politics have deteriorated , High Representative Valentin Inzko told the UN Security Council on Monday ( May 24th ) .
A massive protest took place on May 5th in central Athens in which three people died .
" It seems the biggest parties have made a deal to govern Kosovo , and that 's how it 's going to go .
The relevant negotiation chapter remains unopened so far .
The economies of BiH and Serbia are barely competitive in the regional market , which will be completely liberalised by 2010 .
Speaking after the meeting , Clinton said she and Zheleva had also discussed " economic challenges and the commercial ties that we wish to deepen . "
EU approved arms embargo , visa ban and other sanctions on Libya on Monday ( February , 28th ) . [ Reuters ]
" It [ visa liberalisation ] will mean a further Europeanisation of the civil societies in the Western Balkans , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said , calling the day " important " for the Balkan region .
" We see no big threat to Macedonia 's banking sector , which is stable and highly liquid , " Eurostandard bank head Nikola Petkoski told SETimes .
The AKP hopes to win 100 municipalities in Eastern and Southeastern Turkey -- particularly the major city of Diyarbakir , which is symbolically important .
Still , it is significant that UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon , who hosted a new round of talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders in Geneva on July 7th , imposed a specific timeframe .
Another issue the NATO chief discussed with Serbian officials , including President Boris Tadic and outgoing Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , was the process of determining Kosovo 's future status .
" The price for the lack of transparency in governance and for political corruption will become more and more conspicuous and painful for Bulgarian society with the sharp decline in the economic growth in 2009 , " it said .
Republika Srpska to take on more loans to cover shortfalls
" Krivokapic obviously wants to raise new tensions and disputes between the Montenegrin citizens , " the Socialist People 's Party said .
He said the international community must now find ways to " help Macedonia become apolitical in its public administration . "
According to Gulbahar , the pedophile offenders should be treated medically and psychologically when required , while the other offenders should be imprisoned .
" It is the greatest insult to claim that Mustafa Kemal , whose courage none of us would dare judge , did something like that , " he wrote in a letter to the prosecutor , who eventually pressed charges against the author and Necdet Tatlıcan , an editor at Hurriyet .
At the same time , only 0.32 % of cocaine users in Romania seek medical help ; elsewhere in Europe the figure is 12 % .
Despite the fracas , the Programme Council did manage to appoint a temporary general manager to replace Mirko Galic , who has been appointed ambassador to France.The new head is Vanja Sutlic , a veteran television journalist who previously served as Galic 's deputy .
Emre Sahin , a Kurd who recently returned to Istanbul after studying in the United States , was raised speaking Turkish and is newly learning Kurdish .
Plans for the cleanup include ridding the city of heavy metals and decontaminating soil in the 45 @-@ ha area around the smelter .
I don 't know what to expect for the coming year , " he said .
Its size will be limited to half of the active duty force .
However , Jaksic , a member of former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) , accused the government of dismissing him because of his political opinions and pressure from the international community .
Nebosja Jovanovic will travel to space . [ Biljana Pekusic / SETimes ]
However , policymakers should think about long @-@ term sustainability , writes economist and former Romanian Finance Minister Daniel Daianu .
Bulgaria and China reach a co @-@ operation agreement .
Her remarks came three days after Bosniak Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) leader Sulejman Tihic withdrew his support for an EU @-@ required police reform agreement reached late last year .
She added that it is a problem that hate crimes are not defined by Turkish law .
EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs arrived on Thursday ( April 12th ) for a two- day visit to Greece .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 26 / 12 / 06
While more and more Montenegrins rely on the web as part of their daily lives , internet use in the country still remains low compared to the EU .
The Romanian government will increase cigarette and diesel taxes on January 1st , but will cut taxes on coffee and gold jewelry .
Following the state @-@ level parliament 's failure to either extend their term of office or provide replacements , Inzko took the matter into his own hands to prevent judicial chaos in the country , with hundreds of prosecutions in limbo .
Meanwhile , pro @-@ Serb opposition parties in Montenegro plan to demonstrate Monday night against the government 's decision on Kosovo .
As of January 1st , the military and police will be eligible for retirement after 27 years of service , up from 25 now .
The new sea terminal will consolidate the bridge between the oil resources of the East and the selling market of the West , the company said in a statement .
Analysts from Coface Romania said that , among the countries in Southeast Europe , Romania faces the highest risk of being affected by the global financial crisis .
Following Kostunica 's move to block the signing of the deal , Brussels said it had decided to postpone it , but that the offer would remain on the table until Belgrade is ready to sign it .
Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli met on Sunday ( December 14th ) with a Czech parliamentary delegation for talks on EU and NATO integration and other issues .
The first move towards regional co @-@ operation started in 2005 , with the Sarajevo Declaration .
For three countries in the region , 18 years of visa restrictions came to an end on Saturday ( December 19th ) , when a decision taken by EU interior ministers last month entered into force .
The recovery will depend heavily on the EU economy and its impact on Croatia , the report said .
A quick fact @-@ finding mission through streets close to a Bata outlet confirmed the suspicion that Podgorica is awash in shoe stores .
" We have differences , but we have more in common .
" We are an independent non @-@ governmental organisation and are a legal persona .
" The framework will improve co @-@ operation and enable regulatory authorities [ in the region ] to deal more efficiently with banking institutions that are becoming increasingly complex , " Bank of Greece Governor Nicholas Garganas said . [ Bank of Greece ]
Gul denied that plans for a meeting ever existed , saying the information " is not true . "
Pelovski took out a credit from the Export @-@ Import Bank for wheat import , after which he conducted the procurement without a public bid or government approval .
After enjoying almost the same rights as the six Yugoslav federal republics for about 15 years , the province was brought under Belgrade 's direct control in March 1989 .
In 2010 , it posted a 130m @-@ euro profit .
" Thanks to his ability to be very practical and real , I think he dominated in some things compared to former RS President Radovan Karadzic , " she said .
In a time when investors and tourists alike have explored Mediterranean beaches , largely untouched Albania is turning more heads .
In general , Kosovo has remained largely unaffected by the fiscal turbulences in the eurozone due to its limited integration in the global financial markets .
" If wages are reduced again , I will hardly be able to cover my monthly expenses , including a fairly large loan installment which I 've been paying off for the last seven years , " she told SETimes .
" This project will complete the energy integration of the countries in the East @-@ West Corridor No. 8 , which includes Albania , Macedonia and Bulgaria , " Boskovski said .
" Smugglers sell at lower prices without paying excise and other obligations as we do , and this makes consumers [ shop elsewhere ] .
New Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was sworn in on Friday ( November 11th ) along with a cabinet made up of holdover ministers from PASOK , New Democracy ( ND ) and the Right Wing LAOS party .
Also in the news : Croatia 's trade deficit increases to 8.74 billion euros , and Kosovo 's commercial banks report higher deposits .
About 1,500 protesters gathered in front of parliament on the rainy morning .
Turkish troops reported in Iraq following airstrikes
The OSCE decided on Thursday ( September 18th ) to suspend further talks on sending additional observers to Georgia , citing Russia 's opposition to the deployment of monitors to South Ossetia as the main obstacle to an agreement .
Despite all the accusations by both parties , Erenoglu said Ankara is eager to make progress with Greece on the confidence @-@ building measures .
Pollution is a wake up call for Albania
The two officials did not say , however , whether they would veto the Ahtisaari plan .
A new cross @-@ regional initiative brings together activists , policy experts and officials to find solutions .
It took more than 25,000 bricks and a year and a half to complete the work .
Greece hosted the annual Aegean Regatta from Wednesday ( August 23rd ) to Tuesday , organised by its Mercantile Marine Ministry .
It is an independent , grassroots @-@ style campaign , Koksal said .
The event will bring together young film makers and producers who will present about 50 original short films from 27 countries .
In Belgrade , as in many other parts of the region , it has also filled up betting venues .
Six years ago , Natasa 's mother heard about the Child 's Heart charitable organisation , and from then her daughter 's life changed completely .
Republika Srpska 's parliament passes a law that allows the BiH entity to hold referendums on national issues .
" We believe that the essential decision on the abolishment of the visa regime should be taken without delay , as soon as the states meet the set criteria , " the foreign ministers of Estonia , Hungary , Italy , Latvia , Lithuania , Poland , Slovakia and Slovenia said in a letter , dated April 4th .
The loan is the largest to be approved by an international financial institution to a private company in Serbia .
Before being gunned down , Dink had incurred the wrath of Turkish authorities , who prosecuted him for confronting the issue of whether the massacres of Armenians early in the 20th century constituted genocide .
Nearly 14 months ended earlier this year with no significant change in the two sides ' stances .
Romania has now indicted five people in connection with the horrific fire at Bucharest 's Giulesti maternity hospital .
Bosnia and Herzegovina @-@ based aluminium smelter Aluminij Mostar will cut output and lay off staff in 2009 due to considerable losses , the company said in a statement Monday ( November 24th ) .
" Now people , not only from Belgrade but from other Serbian towns as well , are coming here .
Eighty @-@ five percent of the citizens think the reforms should be implemented for our own sake , rather than for the sake of the EU , whereas six months ago that kind of support was at 73 % .
It makes a number of key recommendations , including widespread reform of Kosovo 's judiciary .
The breakthrough could be used in the treatment of burns , skin defects and diseases .
Science and Technology : Self @-@ resurrecting bacteria repairs own DNA
The 65 and above age bracket is the least supportive .
The minister said he had suspended 19 prison employees so far .
This will be Erdogan 's first visit to EU headquarters since June 2009 . ( Hurriyet , Zaman - 27 / 02 / 11 )
" We 've decided to use the attraction of the wealthy potential investors to our Boat Show every year , which drew 50,000 visitors just last year .
The festival features 20 films and is dedicated to the struggle for social rights .
If the global recession does not end soon , said Soc , it could wipe out many of his competitors .
This has enormously increased support . "
The latest general elections in BiH took place on October 3rd 2010 .
" The instability of Syria will embroil the Middle East ; it will be a worse situation than Afghanistan , " Sandir warns .
The initiative has been widely supported , including by the government , USAID , the European Commission ( EC ) , Macedonian Forest Public Enterprise and the Faculty of Agriculture , various municipalities , state institutions , media , marketing agencies , companies and embassies .
Serbian Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic told parliament that the United States and certain EU member states had undermined the status talks by promising the Kosovo Albanians independence , thus giving them little incentive to negotiate .
Sarkozy reiterated his position not to block Turkey 's ongoing negotiations with the EU on chapters that do not foresee a full membership .
Once enacted , the charter will clear the way for reforms aimed at adapting the structures of a bloc that has nearly doubled in size with the admission of 12 new members in the past five years .
The EC urged parliament to better supervise the work of the government , especially through frequent questioning of ministers so as to allow the opposition to initiate hearings .
Others include using a better method of analysis and making sure the number of personnel is adequate to cover the workload .
" The new openness demonstrated by the government towards civil society and the media is highly commendable , as they play a major role in the country 's EU integration process , " he said .
US soldiers , representatives from the US Office in Pristina and USAID , and members of KFOR attended Monday 's dedication .
The Italian minister asked for the parties ' words to be turned into actions , warning that otherwise , the European Commission 's report on the country , due next month , will not be positive on Albania .
Serbian news agency Beta quoted Interior Minister Ivica Dacic as saying Monday that the government had confirmed that making changes to an agreement , which has already been ratified is impossible and that Serbia must respect the commitments it has made .
Therefore , if the election turns out as predicted , the bloc around Kostunica would win around 10 % , making the talks on forming a new cabinet tough and uncertain .
Instead , drivers of any nationality passing through Slovenia now have two options -- buying a 35 @-@ euro permit for six months of driving or a 55 @-@ euro one for one year .
Some analysts cited apathy , the lacklustre campaign and election fatigue as the main reasons .
He underlined that his ministry is preparing for another spike in crime should Romanian criminals who escaped abroad return home from western countries afflicted by the global financial crisis .
But that is about to change .
Tradition holds that after finishing a Turkish coffee , the cup is flipped over and a fortune is read from the grounds .
Ivica Dacic says " The most important thing is to build and develop constructive and correct relationships . " [ Ivana Jovanovic / SETimes ]
Professor and former BiH Federation president Ejup Ganic summed up the importance of Davutoglu 's visit : " Professor Davutoglu is a very powerful diplomat whose visit should be well used by BiH if it wants [ to do ] good for itself and its people . "
Talks are under way on a possible coalition in the capital .
Good relations between the two countries are widely viewed as key to Southeast Europe 's overall stability and prosperity .
Also in science and technology : Istanbul 's Topkapi Museum begins using hologram technology , and Romania 's new Sapte TV becomes the nation 's first online TV .
At the same time , however , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the ruling AKP party - now going into their third five @-@ year term in power - have a number of important domestic issues to tackle , for which the EU accession process can act as an important anchor .
" Although there were periods when our family business didn 't run well , we always paid taxes on time , " Kusovac told SETimes .
Proponents have been lobbying for the clean alternative to oil for more than 20 years .
" Growing inflation , coupled with the reduction of employee numbers and average salaries , makes the situation even worse , " a member of the Association 's steering committee , Branislava Dejanovic , told SETimes .
Christofias and Talat will meet again in the second half of June .
The government refused to comment on the sentence , as has been its long @-@ standing practice with court decisions .
The figures for the first nine months of 2009 show exports from Romania to Greece down 14 % compared to the corresponding period of 2008 .
" It is completely possible that we will file a formal application for eurozone accession before January 2011 . "
A precipitous withdrawal of capital by those banks would have brought the country 's economy to a halt .
" Pre @-@ trial proceedings were initiated because of suspicion that Kolubara 's assets were used illegally through the leasing of construction machinery from privately owned companies , and by enabling other corporations and persons material gain , " organised crime prosecutor Miljko Radisavljevic told SETimes .
" However , we remain divided over whether members of the presidency should be directly elected by one of the two political entities , or indirectly elected by [ the state ] parliament . "
Talat is known for a commitment to ending the decades @-@ old division of the country between Greeks and Turks , while Eroglu is a hardline nationalist with no apparent desire for reunification , although he has said he will move ahead with negotiations .
Bulgaria could also connect to terminals carrying liquid natural gas from Qatar , thus diversifying its energy supplies , but this is not expected to happen in the short run , Qatari officials said .
Pristina Insight , a bi @-@ weekly newspaper , is 100 % financed by donors , but the weekly Belgrade Insight is covering 60 % of its production costs through advertising revenue .
Judges then denied Mladic 's appeal against extradition and said he was fit to stand trial .
Despite any lingering Serbian nationalist suspicion , Turkey has been playing a constructive moderator role by bringing together the presidents of BiH and Serbia to encourage a policy of dialogue and regional security .
It ended in Budapest on Thursday with the signing of a series of agreements .
Albanian opposition lawmaker murdered
Turkey 's Ambassador to Washington Namik Tan and several US congressmen were among the 202 passengers .
Montenegro and Serbia have achieved high levels of foreign direct investment , and Turkey has made significant advances in internal market reforms .
Working conditions , equipment and salaries are seen as key factors in brain drain .
Macedonia 's Public Defender 's Office -- or " Ombudsman " -- recently concluded extensive research on gender representation and education in the country 's state and local administration .
Welcoming the application at a ceremony Tuesday in Prague , Topolanek said Albania had undergone " tremendous positive changes . "
The award is given every year in conjunction with the anniversary of the reconstruction of Mostar 's Old Bridge .
An estimated 17.5 million people succumbed to it in 2005 , representing 30 % of all global deaths .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica wanted the deal approved at the cabinet 's regular session Thursday , so that it could then be sent to parliament for ratification .
" Real politics presently defines this relationship , while concerns about repression take a back seat , " he tells SETimes .
Asselborn held talks with visiting Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic , who said that a compromise solution is needed regarding Kosovo .
" Serbia is not losing anything with Ahtisaari 's plan because Kosovo has not been under Serbian rule since 1999 , " he was quoted as telling the Austrian newspaper Kurier .
The CEC is not mandated to convince any political party to accept the official election results .
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 29 / 06 / 11
Bucharest is hosting the South @-@ East European Financial Forum from Tuesday ( May 19th ) to Friday , Agerpres reported .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) follows with close to 179,500 .
Serbian Army chief General Colonel Zdravko Ponos , on an working visit to the United States last week , said defence officials assured him that US troops in Kosovo would do everything possible to protect the Serb minority in the province .
IMF raises red flag on Cyprus ' economy
Although 40 % of respondents still view EU membership as positive , support has been declining steadily .
Their only message was to " continue , keep these ambitions and there will be no problems , " he added after the meeting with the North Atlantic Council .
Over time , regional and international couples from Republika Srpska , Macedonia , Montenegro , Canada , Sweden and Denmark have come to take part in the event .
The order comprises 3G radio and core equipment .
Emir Agic was fishing on the Bosna River near the place of the incident and was the first to hear the explosion and screams and calls for help .
He added that Serbian membership would help boost regional stability .
To keep the old traditions alive , Sighisoara hosts the Medieval Arts Festival every summer , which features medieval music and arts -- participants dress up like knights and damsels , performers act out medieval scenes , and musicians play the tunes of the Middle Ages .
By law , that must happen no later than the spring of 2012 .
" Of the many steps that await us on the road to the EU , this is an exceptionally important one , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted Milica Delevic , the head of the Serbian government 's EU Integration Office , as saying .
I did not work on marketing as much as I did on the orchestra and the season .
Jovetic , 20 , who plays for Fiorentina , said the award is a good conclusion to a good year , and expressed hope that this marks the beginning of a long career .
" It is time to unravel the entire group operating around former Chief Prosecutor Filchev , " said DSB lawmaker Atanas Atanasov , who headed the National Security Service at the time .
" We need an idea to reunite society , to make it move forward as a whole .
It is clear that there is still a long way to go before the Turkish public accepts such a premise , however , as the unity and territorial integrity of the country is a key theme of Turkish nationalism .
Climate of scepticism surrounds BiH vote
" Like in the EU , our citizens will be able to travel to each other with only state Ids . "
Economically it would be damaging as Russian firms are not known for their sophisticated technology .
But their RS counterparts are determined to retain the provision , arguing that its elimination would lead to their constantly being outvoted .
Kosovo 's first general elections since the country 's 2008 independence -- held on Sunday ( December 12th ) -- were marred by irregularities .
Most of the money committed on Friday will underwrite social and economic development , such as the building of roads and schools .
SETimes : What do you expect from Serbia regarding recent developments ?
VMRO @-@ DPMNE said it fully agrees that Macedonia 's priority is to enter NATO .
The Samoil Fortress , with its towering walls , is a must @-@ see .
Months of bickering between the PNL and PD , and particularly between Tariceanu and Basescu , have brought reforms to a virtual standstill .
" The identity @-@ building process is over .
The work of the finalists will be on display at London 's Saatchi Gallery on June 23rd , when the winner will be selected .
A Romanian exhibition of 1,112 Neolithic period art works opens in Olten , Switzerland , from June 2nd to June 15th .
It will travel to South Africa where the World Cup will be held this summer .
" Our position is that we cannot give up the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country . "
The project , worth 665,000 euros , will create future @-@ oriented jobs , based on knowledge and technology and provide assistance to entrepreneurs in creating successful companies .
The founder of the event , which ends on January 14th , is Serbian film director Emir Kusturica , who heads it and selects its films .
The AKP needs 367 seats in order to push through constitutional changes without requiring support from other parties or risking a referendum .
A delegation from Montenegro 's Economic Development Ministry , headed by Minister Branimir Gvozdenovic , began a two @-@ day visit to France on Wednesday ( May 14th ) .
Since , Latakovac hosts several thousand tourists annually .
" They are saying , ' What are the young going to do ? ' , " with the unemployment rate at more than 45 % for those under 24 .
Tickets for the August 10th show , which went on sale March 28th , were gone in 12 hours .
Their candidacies , along with Papandreou 's , were confirmed at a party meeting at the weekend .
He said the talks should be accompanied by a dialogue " at the highest level and under EU patronage " between Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga and her Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic .
Albania 's Sali Berisha says thermal power plants are the best way to meet the country 's energy needs .
The downgrading of three members of the 16 @-@ nation eurozone in less than two days exacerbated investors ' concerns about the European debt crisis as EU policy makers faced mounting pressure to approve a huge bailout package for Greece .
After being denied the prime minister 's office for so long , Thaci looks set to take up the post at this critical moment in Kosovo history .
Labour and Social Policy Assistant Minister Radmila Bukumiric Katic told SETimes that social dialogue in Serbia is unsatisfactory , with problems seen primarily in the closing of collective bargaining contracts in the economic sector .
The Kosovo parliament adopted a labour law on Tuesday ( November 2nd ) that will become effective in January 2011 .
The Serbian package awaits the approval of the IMF executive board in May .
Almost 30 % of Macedonians -- the highest percentage in the region -- fear a new armed conflict in the Balkans , according to the Balkan Monitor survey .
Established in June 1999 , in the wake of NATO 's 78 @-@ day air campaign to drive Serbian forces out of Kosovo , KFOR currently comprises troops from 32 countries , including 25 NATO member states .
Turkey 's Constitutional Court , considered a bastion of the secular establishment , issued a surprise ruling Thursday .
Albania has made its contribution to lifting visa restrictions within the member countries and will continue its attempt to enable movement of people , using ID cards only , within the member countries of MARRI .
The country also started rolling out biometric passports , which are an upgrade from their previous travel documents .
Kosovo trade unions plan a May Day protest .
" We hope that this will be prevented , which is why we are in Brussels , " he added .
" That is why we came to Macedonia , and it is beneficial as well for those of us from the Marshall Center to be able to exchange views with people , " LeBeau said .
However , Kosovo considers the plan dead , in light of its independence .
Veselka Radeva , head of the team working on the project , said the asteroid has been dubbed 2010 МR4 .
To mark the occasion , lectures and exhibitions were held on his life and work , and the national TV station broadcast a documentary about him .
While free movement of workers is one of the fundamental EU principles , member states are allowed to impose temporary restrictions to protect their labour markets .
Even if that happens , some Croatian parties may still be dissatisfied , as the SNSD will likely select one of its own members - Nada Tesanovic -- to be the Croatian representative .
Diplomatic Diary : Macedonia 's president visits ISAF troops
Can Rajevac put national loyalties aside and invest his heart and soul in the match ?
Allen stressed that UNICEF 's co @-@ operation with institutions and Albania 's civil society will focus on meeting required standards that will boost EU integration efforts . ( Lajmifundit , Ora News , Top News - 23 / 03 / 11 )
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic and EU Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn signed a loan agreement worth 200m euros in Brussels on Monday ( July 5th ) .
However ... one should not expect this law and the initial control of parties to solve everything immediately .
These include collection of property tax and a part of the VAT .
The atlas -- www.idc.org.ba -- contains Google Earth maps and allows finding sites of mass executions and mass graves in BiH , along with the names of victims .
In Sarajevo , some legal experts are dissatisfied with the departure of the judges , while Republika Srpska welcomes the end of their mandate .
Relations between Turkey 's pro @-@ Islamic government and the secular army have entered a new era with the annulment of a controversial protocol that had allowed the military to take action without permission from civilian authorities .
" BiH is stuck between two concepts of constitutional structure that exclude each other -- one that calls for abolishment of entities , and the other that requests future existence of RS , " says Topic .
Still , Ternava said , some issues remain .
Macedonia is now 94th in the world , ahead of Albania ( 96th ) , Montenegro ( 107th ) and Turkey ( 148th ) .
In an apparent attempt to calm mounting concerns , EU President Herman Van Rompuy reaffirmed the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's commitment to restore financial stability in the euro area .
" Our focus should be the victims , in Kosovo and the Western Balkans .
Longstanding Croatia @-@ Slovenia dispute imperils Croatia 's EU ambitions
The candidates ' refusal to enter parliament has been criticised by some observers , including Denise Natali , the Minerva Chair of the Institute for National Strategic Studies , who believes the boycott and its fallout represent a wasted opportunity .
He used the opportunity to address to candidates in the upcoming May 8th local elections .
The pontiff arrived in Turkey on Tuesday .
He attributes the process 's economic success to the benefits of EU integration , including low real interest rates and large Foreign Direct Investment .
Bulgaria and Romania were hoping to join the Schengen area in March 2011 , which would make them part of the EU external borders .
In 2007 , the country saw economic growth of 5.9 % , inflation remained low , unemployment had moved downward , and FDI reached a record high level of 506m euros -- a 47 % increase , year @-@ on @-@ year .
Unwillingness to marry and form a legal union that could end in a divorce , causing division of property , creates doubts about marriage and childbearing .
Hannes Swoboda , the European Parliament 's rapporteur for Croatia , led a delegation to Zagreb this week .
" Broad agreement on the constitution is necessary .
With the Balkans becoming a favoured tourist spot , many families from outside the region have already booked their holidays .
Still , it is certain that there will be some delay until Brussels finds a solution .
Gruevski also said the government is devoted to working to maintain good neighbourly relations .
" If you do [ drink Shadrevan water ] , you will come again and again , " says Paluca , sipping his drink of choice , boza .
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived on Monday ( August 16th ) for his first official visit to Greece .
Thaci 's party was part of Gruevski 's coalition government , which collapsed in April following months of friction and only days after Greece blocked an invitation for Macedonia to join NATO , over the two countries ' 17 @-@ year @-@ long name dispute .
Passenger Sebahate Menxhiqi , who was arriving from Munich aboard an Adria flight , told SETimes , " I see changes but the service needs to be improved . "
Turkey 's arms manufacturers target the Middle East
" Serbian citizens are sensitive to the needs of children without parental care .
According to UNICEF Serbia , more than 300,000 children in the country by poverty , have no access to medical care or any education .
During a round of appearances on political talk shows , he sought to describe the problems his ministry faces and the results achieved so far .
Women from marginalised and groups that are manifold discriminated against are particularly exposed to violence .
Nemanja Vidic of Serbia reacts to the penalty decision against his team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Group D match between Serbia and Ghana at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday ( June 13th ) in Pretoria , South Africa . [ Getty Images ]
" Never has freedom of information been so closely associated with democracy , " the Paris @-@ based media watchdog noted in a statement .
By Natasa Radic in Zagreb and Igor Jovanovic in Belgrade for Southeast European Times -- 27 / 06 / 07
" There are over 100 recorded applications for house reconstruction , and only about ten per year receive the necessary funding .
Serbia 's largest company , Delta Maxi , purchased the Albanian Euromax supermarket chain .
Also this week : a Sarajevo archaeologist and her team discover Illyrian ship remains .
However , he warned , success is by no means guaranteed -- rather , much depends on the policies and actions of the Kurdish deputies .
Revolutionary Struggle , Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire and Revolutionary Sect are some of the most prominent militant groups that have staged numerous " urban guerrilla " attacks , as they call them , in recent months in a bid to overthrow the system through terror and chaos .
The maximum sentence would shrink to two years , potentially freeing those currently jailed under this charge .
China is a bull in a bear market .
Construction of the pipeline is expected to begin in 2008 and to be completed in 2011 .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka - 29 / 09 / 10
According to Ruslan Stefanov , programme director at Bulgaria 's Centre for the Study of Democracy , " an effective anti @-@ corruption strategy should seek a balance between the strict enforcement of criminal laws against bribery and the introduction of incentives to attract individuals and companies into the legal economy . "
Such " rhetoric cannot contribute to the objective of getting Bosnia and Herzegovina more engaged with the European Union and therefore also with the Euro @-@ Atlantic institutions through NATO , " Solana said .
Croatia mulls new strategy for NATO
While no deadline has been set , there is an expectation to wrap the matter up " as soon as possible ... so that Macedonia will enter NATO and the EU , " said Gruevski .
Taxpayers are also helping to pay for it .
Sanader denied on Sunday any involvement in a number of political scandals in which his name has surfaced , including allegations that he was paid a large commission from Austrian Hypo Alpe Adria Bank in return for helping it start operations in Croatia .
" I will not do anyone the favour of allowing the country to collapse , " he told reporters in the northern port city of Thessaloniki , where several thousand demonstrators protesting against the government 's austerity drive clashed with police the previous night .
The event will bring together performers and bands from the region , as well as from the United States , the Netherlands , Russia , Poland and Israel .
Kosovo declared independence on February 17th 2008 , just two days after Tadic 's official presidential inauguration .
The Morava operation signalled his country 's determination to fight drug trafficking , he added , noting that the goal of Saturday 's actions was to " paralyse " the dealer networks .
We will not be able to change some things radically , if they should be changed , without constitutional reforms . "
" But this is just one of many other conditions of Bulgarian support for Turkish membership .
Gagovic and Janjic died during attempts to arrest them in 1999 and 2000 .
" We intend to spend two weeks in negotiations and then have a round @-@ up meeting on March 10th , " he said .
The Latsis Foundation , founded by the late Greek shipping tycoon John S. Latsis , annually gives the award to a scholar whose work aids progress in the sciences .
The final match was played on Sunday ( August 1st ) in Oradea , Romania .
Serbia is not among highly indebted countries , our budget deficit cannot lead to state bankruptcy , and certain countries in the region are in far bigger debt than Serbia .
The other camp , led by Germany , has voiced strong reservations about any rescue option .
While some consider it a good choice for Eurovision , others criticise it for lacking innovation and for having too much of a 1980s , former @-@ Yugoslavia feel .
The new budget should help balance out the development of Croatia 's regions , allowing greater planning and implementation at the local level , according to the government .
Meanwhile , the process is not over yet .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) capital beat out Guimaraes , Portugal , in the finals , after besting a string of Mediterranean opponents such as Izmir , Fethiye , Seville and others in the earlier stages of the competition .
Albania has dismantled market barriers .
Officials at Alb @-@ Shkenca Institute advise all patients to be careful , even sceptical of this new therapy .
" To spend five days in Turkey , if you fly , costs around around 245 euros , and if you take the same tour for seven days and travel by bus , its around 125 euros , " said a worker in this agency .
" We have quite a number of areas where we have fundamental differences of opinion and where we think that Russia should really change its position , " the NATO chief said .
" It is about time that Bulgarians feel the power of the state , " Regional Development Minister Rosen Plevneliev said in November , announcing the launch of an operation aimed at establishing the legality of buildings in the basins of more than 50 dams .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 23 / 06 / 09
They worry that a DPS @-@ Radical government would not only abolish the SAA but also halt co @-@ operation with The Hague war crimes tribunal , leading Serbia into isolation from Europe .
Borisov insists that the tapes have been " manipulated . "
An AP report quoted Buxbaum 's spokesman , Rudolf Gollia , as saying that Asim C. had called the embassy prior to the incident , but offered no other details .
" The Sorrow of Madame Schnajder , " directed by Piro Milkani , is a sober but touching love story between an Albanian studying in Prague and a Czech woman during the time of Albania 's isolation .
" In my view , the political elites have reached a consensus about the name issue now that the opposition accepted that citizens have a final say through a referendum .
EVN runs two Bulgarian regional power distributors , at Plovdiv and Stara Zagora .
The bottom level , currently 45 euros a month , is paid to those who never worked .
The two areas , both part of Croatia , are separated by a small coastal strip that belongs to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
The award will be given in November to emerging authors from 11 countries participating in the EU Culture Programme .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 01 / 12 / 10
As he was about to visit the museum , one patron , Constandinos Malamis , told SETimes , " It doesn 't surprise me .
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Serbian officials say the arrest demonstrates that Belgrade is doing all it can to meet its obligations to the UN tribunal .
Observers generally consider it an inflammatory anti @-@ Semitic tract .
They are not surprised when asked about co @-@ existence .
Around 5,000 people in Albania are somehow affected by blood feud killings -- revenge killings by a victim 's family against the killer 's family , according to Marku .
EULEX should also demand that he is tried in Kosovo and can be tried by EULEX judges , as it is a case of organised crime under EULEX competencies , " Bytyci said .
Voulgarakis says it gives them the option to make a voluntary exit with very significant incentives and the right to share in the capital gains of the Piraeus and Thessaloniki Port Authorities .
The government , however , has tried to maintain a neutral and cautious approach , arguing that the Kosovo solution should aim first of all at strengthening security and stability throughout the Balkans .
Selcuk has many historical remains of early Christianity , including a house which many believe to have been visited by the Virgin Mary , and Ayasoluk Hill where St John wrote his Gospel .
An unprecedented Roma integration program promises specific results in Macedonia .
Romania searches for new interior minister amid weakened legal system
" We are in the final and determining phase of negotiations , " Bildt said .
They do not view the current actors in the opposition as competent . They are looking for a serious alternative . "
Production is expected to begin within one year , with 150 jobs created in the initial phase .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 15 / 11 / 07
Local security analysts have long raised concerns over mafia activities in Turkey , including extortion .
In gymnastics , Flavius Koczi was the sole representative of the Balkans in the men 's individual all @-@ around .
Voicing Washington 's support for Macedonia 's efforts to obtain a NATO membership invitation in 2008 , she urged the country to commit itself to reaching a national consensus on the reform process .
In Kosovo , the public University of Pristina has about 40,000 students and more than 2,000 professors .
Discussions are expected to cover Cyprus ' maritime and air space sovereign rights , among other topics .
Telekom Srbija issued a statement saying that the reputation of Telenor in the cell phone industry " informs us that this is a respectable and strong , but also a fair competitor . "
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic met with his Russian counterpart , Sergei Lavrov , in Moscow on Thursday ( January 24th ) .
With record numbers of people moving to Istanbul , real estate development is surging .
She is referring to Milchin allegedly financing his political party 's campaigns with Soros foundation money , as well as the activities of A1 TV owner Velija Ramkovski , for which he is criminally charged .
The passports have several types of security that make them difficult to counterfeit .
Terrorism is a problem we do not give enough importance to .
Kesic : This one guest , I won 't say who , didn 't like the sketches about them and their work and left the show after 10 minutes .
2011 Review : the Balkans
Encouraged by a network of local NGOs , they submitted their case , the first of its kind in Kosovo , to the public prosecutor at the Pristina district court .
Many young people in the region cannot find jobs . [ Laura Hasani ]
" People in the neighbourhood are scared , panicked , " Ovidiu , a local who volunteered to help the emergency units build the dam , told SETimes .
After that case is closed , the second one would begin focusing on the remaining accusations in Mladic 's latest amended indictment of June 1st this year .
Vistors usually end their day with a tasty meal on the terrace of Hotel Matka 's restaurant , overseeing the canyon 's lake .
Brussels says the current setup is inefficient and allows criminals and traffickers to get away simply by crossing entity lines .
" You basically have a Northern European audience , decision @-@ makers who are sceptical .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 25 / 01 / 10
" We will co @-@ operate with the state Prosecution Office and if there are elements of penal acts , then we will treat those cases , " Lumezi said in July , according to the Kosovo news site Ekonomisti .
It projects investment recovery in the next ten years .
Business : Istanbul hosts Automechanika Trade Fair
Doctors and hospitals became independent contractors of the newly created National Health Insurance Fund ( NHIF ) , which assumed the functions of the payment agency .
EU Special Representative in Pristina Pieter Feith called the local elections an important step towards potential bloc membership .
Bosnian Serbs have long complained that the existing system lacks a process for addressing war crimes committed against Serbs during the BiH conflict .
Participants will submit their project ideas via blog , and a jury will narrow the submissions to ten finalists .
" [ The meeting ] marked the beginning of the discussion about the future engagement of the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina , " High Representative in BiH Miroslav Lajcak said . [ OHR ]
" The protests show that a significant part of the secular , upper @-@ middle class , well @-@ educated people living a Western lifestyle , don 't accept Kurdish as a cultural component of Turkey , but equal it with terrorism . "
Kosovo State Prosecutor Ismet Kabashi , who also leads the Kosovo Prosecutors Council , said the charges are a blow against the prosecutor 's office .
He was eventually granted the financing from another bank , but it was not easy .
Though Macedonia 's ombudsman received a large number of complaints in 2007 , the country still lacks defined anti @-@ discrimination laws .
Audio story : Destination Albania !
Political leaders met on Friday in another attempt to bridge the gap between stances on constitutional changes , concluding the session by announcing that no progress had been made .
This proposal , as Radovanovic put it , is the continuation of Serbia 's determined fight against all extremist organisations .
" There are many issues that we must solve quickly .
Serbian lawmakers to vote on new Kosovo resolution
The European Parliament 's ( EP ) Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday ( January 27th ) saying Croatia can conclude its EU membership talks by the end of June , but voicing concern about the reigning euroscepticism in the country .
This means that today the Kosovo Security Forces are operational to fulfill all duties according to its mandate .
Yet Turkey 's military relationship with the Middle East is still in its infancy and Turkish firms have encountered difficulties competing against major exporters like the United States and European countries .
They may not even receive a proper medical diagnosis , and are not included in the education or social protection systems .
Preci : Informal employment includes private sector with a large number of employees such as private ventures that work with raw materials , the construction sector , but also agriculture , and above all , the service sector .
" Of course it is good for public figures , if they break the law , to answer for it , " Djorelijevski says .
On Tuesday , Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker applauded the campaigning conducted so far .
Next year Kosovo and Serbia will enter an election year and no politician will talk about such an idea , but mainly patriotism and nationalism to gain votes . "
Rather , the new trend is a reflection of changes in how people see Ottoman culture .
What position , in your opinion , are teachers in , and is the monthly salary of about 350 euros adequate for the job they are doing ?
They both urged their governments to settle the dispute and resolve issues in a friendly manner .
The Turkish Armed Forces codenamed its ground offensive " Gunes , " or " Sun " , after a three @-@ year @-@ old girl whose father , a corporal , was killed by the PKK during operations in the Gabar mountains last October .
The EU has welcomed the formation of a new government in Serbia .
Prior to his posting in Sarajevo , he was head of the Aviation Programmes and Weapons Requirements at the US Marine Corps headquarters in Arlington , Virginia .
I have nothing against promotion as long as it does not alter the movie .
Two were ethnic Albanians from the Macedonian villages of Grcec and Merovo and the third was from Kosovo .
The status settlement will have to be anchored in a clear European perspective , so as to enhance stability in Kosovo and in the wider region . "
Abdullah Ocalan , the infamous leader of the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) , is expected to receive some company for the first time in about a decade .
University of Belgrade professor and sociologist Ratko Bozovic told SETimes that the issue is not personnel , but rather whether the Milosevic style of rule has been discontinued .
It just postpones it and complicates further more the relations between the two countries , " Ilazi told SETimes .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 08 / 08 / 08
The Albanian @-@ Greek border areas , meanwhile , are home to around 1.4 million people -- 900,000 on the Greek side and 500,000 on the Albanian side .
According to Demi , police and courts in Kosovo tend to come under the influence of the ruling party , increasing the likelihood that opposition MPs will be targeted .
Ochiaghe said the police had long been after immigrants .
Officials admit the country has lacked a consistent marketing approach . [ Reuters ]
On the sidelines of the visit , Tadic attended the Macedonia @-@ Serbia Business Forum in Skopje where he praised investment in infrastructure to get out of the on @-@ going economic crisis and attract new investment .
The ICJ will then decide how to proceed .
For the time being , the idea has no strong opponents among parliamentary parties , and President Boris Tadic insists the political will exists to take action .
Serbia to address Council of Europe about Albania 's organ @-@ harvesting probe
According to the prosecutor , Boskovski has command responsibility for the atrocity , while Tarculovski bears individual criminal responsibility for committing , ordering , planning , instigating or aiding and abetting violations .
Discrimination against the Roma is the most frequent because a large portion of that population lacks identity documents .
" Two years after independence , Kosovo can be classified as a country which has shown fiscal stability , economic stability and is a creator of stability in the region , be it economical or political , " Economy Minister Ahmet Shala said recently .
" We achieved this level of growth , despite the fact that we had a serious energy crisis throughout the year , " said Prime Minister Sali Berisha . [ Getty Images ]
As summer approaches , Albanians have good reason for optimism concerning the country 's emerging tourism industry .
BiH Presidency Chairman Komsic said all three countries want to be part of the EU family and echoed Josipovic 's view that Monday 's talks were " sincere and open " and should be held regularly .
The news was not good for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the EU 's latest progress report .
The new products include a free website , which will also offer a version easily accessible on mobile phones , and a pilot programme with new internet services .
Serbia became a member of NATO 's Partnership for Peace programme in December 2006 .
Also this week : Bulgaria prepays 230m euros to the IMF .
The UEFA named Golden Boot winner Davor Suker as Croatia 's best football player in the past 50 years .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha told his visiting Kosovo counterpart that Tirana backs the Ahtisaari plan and hopes Russia will change its stance .
Bulgaria joined state @-@ owned gas monopoly Gazprom 's South Stream on January 18th , during President Vladimir Putin 's visit to Sofia .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- High Representative Valentin Inzko says the international community will not allow the BiH Court and Prosecutor 's Office to be dismantled or have its activity challenged by either entity .
" I did not show up for the first court session because I do not recognise EULEX , and because this case is politically motivated , " he said , adding that he and his movement consider the EU mission " an undemocratic power . "
Macedonian Defence Minister Lazar Elenovski ( right centre ) and Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Milososki held talks with NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer ( left centre ) on Wednesday ( May 9th ) in Brussels . [ NATO ]
Vodafone Albania has been awarded a license to run the first 3G service in the country , the Authority for Electronic and Postal Communications announced on Wednesday ( December 15th ) .
Last week , ratings agency Moody 's named it as one of the largest risks for the Turkish economy .
If I can help you I will .
Serbia promotes greener lifestyle
This year 's programme began on July 17th as locals and visitors gathered in front of the revolution 's Makedonium Museum for a reading of the revolution 's manifesto .
Greeks were offended by this German idea , " he said .
The PDK said the process was successful , without the incidents and technical problems that marred the first round .
" I think that this agreement is a serious step towards the recognition of Kosovo 's independence .
And then they wait .
Kosovo joins several other countries in the region by establishing the council .
This is a result of an historic process , " Hyseni said . ( B92 - 19 / 04 / 09 ; RTS - 18 / 04 / 09 )
Critics say the Helsinki scandal reflects the state of the civil society sector .
Intra @-@ Balkan economic integration and investment were key themes , while Turkey 's fast @-@ growing economy and investments in the region provided the backdrop to the growing importance of Turkey .
You know , I get up at 5 in the morning , and I enjoy watching the sunrise in Gacko .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 25 / 06 / 07
Perhaps playing coy , Bata Manager Dragan Pajkovic said with a straight face : " I don 't think there are so many shoes stores in Podgorica . "
According to the Belgrade @-@ based daily Blic , Jeremic was told Tuesday that the EU Council of Ministers is unlikely to consider Serbia 's membership application -- along with the enactment of the SAA -- before June , if the fugitives remain at large .
The Vaslui facility is expected to help Romania achieve a 2 % biodiesel blend in its gasoline , as required by the EU .
The agreement they reached last summer was not implemented and was even answered by the aggression in the north .
Serbia is working to stem the flow of bogus asylum seekers , who threaten Schengen access .
Common cultural , historical , and religious ties -- and the end of the Cold War-- have contributed to Turkey playing an expanded political , economic , and diplomatic role in the broader region .
Kosovo will not be recognised by Slovakia , Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak said .
Thousands of Turkish expatriates work in the country , and many of them have chosen not to leave the conflict @-@ ridden country , " said Bilkent University Professor Ioannis Grigoriadis .
It must therefore show substantial results [ first ] , " Van Orden and Helmer wrote .
Federation BiH political parties reacted bitterly to the RS government 's move , saying it is the latest proof RS supports -- even identifies with -- criminals and extreme ideologies .
" We do respect our friend and neighbour Bosnia and Herzegovina , but we also have to respect the right of Croatia to connect our two territories with a bridge , " the prime minister said .
Josip Friscic , head of Croatian Peasants Party ( HSS ) , the HDZ 's strongest political ally , has called Kosor 's decision heroic .
" As long as such intense accusations are occurring , deciding to postpone the league for at least a month would have been the right thing to do , at least until the dust settles , " Yilmaz argues .
For this purpose , we hired a restoration architect and a draftsman , " Rosca said .
He tells SETimes that the hooligans were organised in a nearly military manner , and carried out synchronised attacks on police throughout the city .
By year 's end , 500 employees will be recruited , and production will start at the beginning of 2008 .
There is no other political condition or decision . "
Serbia won first place in the Adidas Istanbul Cup basketball competition Sunday ( August 8th ) .
He also advised Seselj to appeal the chamber 's decision , claiming it violated his right to an expeditious trial .
" The impression is that the actions undertaken towards these media , for which the verdicts were given , are selective and the institutions do not use the same methods in applying the laws towards all media , " Macedonia Media Institute director Biljana Petkovska told SETimes .
Mustafic : We are particularly excited at being hosts to the most modern theatre creators in Europe and beyond .
Gruevski highlighted opportunities in the energy , tourism and construction sectors , as well as measures that have been taken to attract foreign investors .
Thus , we have radically changed this system .
" There is a power struggle in Turkey .
Although Turkey and Greece are traditional rivals , political relations have drastically improved in recent years , despite ongoing disagreement about airspace and territorial waters .
Even though there are signs that Turkey is struggling economically , the region 's instability is unlikely to have a long @-@ term effect on the country 's economy .
Although the road to the Mirusha Waterfalls is too rugged to drive , the walk through the wilderness is serene . [ Besa Beqiri / SETimes ]
The plan promises to end years of quarreling over the Adriatic Sea coastline and open the door to warmer relations between Slovenia and Croatia .
For the first time in 20 years , the movie about a friendship among former enemies - veterans from Kosovo , Serbia , BiH and Croatia -- is being shown in the former Yugoslav countries .
There are 650,000 tonnes of communal waste per year in Macedonia .
He was found dead the next day , a few kilometers away .
Announcing its decision on Kosovo , Montenegro stressed it was not acting " against Serbia . "
Analysts say relations between Serbia and Kosovo may remain a stumbling block .
It has taken years to find a settlement .
The Turkish resort Antalya will host the 46th edition of the Golden Orange Film Festival from October 10th until October 17th .
Officials in Romania slammed the Dutch government 's decision to veto Romania 's and Bulgaria 's Schengen accession . [ Reuters ]
And then everything changed .
The target of these negotiations has been determined as nothing but full membership . "
The game ended with Greece 's Vassilis Spanoulis ' three @-@ pointer at the buzzer to clinch the win .
Kurds warn of establishing a " Kurdistan parliament " in Diyarbakir , as the boycott crisis continues .
" How to respond to the crisis now , after having failed to prepare better for it ?
He also criticised Turkish media for publishing graphic photos , which he said would aid terrorist propaganda .
He says the government inadequately implemented measures to eradicate the disease .
Property rights for EU citizens will come under the chapters on free movement of goods and capital .
Balkan leaders want to show that the region is not a zone of instability .
Kusturica launched the festival to support young filmmakers .
Welcoming the government 's recent moves aimed at improving the rights of the country 's sizable Kurdish minority , they also urged Ankara to take " concrete measures guaranteeing all Turkish citizens full rights and freedoms . "
The delay in the status solution could harm regional stability , Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku said , warning of a potential " crisis of trust " among Albanians .
It identified more trafficking victims than in prior years and offered a comprehensive range of government @-@ funded services to those victims .
With Croatia 's path to NATO nearing its culmination , Croatians more than ever are expressing doubts about NATO missions around the world and the possibility of Croatian deployments abroad .
It cited the government 's commitment to fiscal prudence and reform .
Chamber adviser Sinisa Mitrovic tells SETimes that only 5 % to 6 % of the Serbian recycling industry is currently utilised , so a great deal of secondary material ends up in landfills .
Former Macedonian Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski faces charges in connection with an arms procurement deal .
Angry villagers attacked the reporter and crew , who filmed the entire episode , including a large man shouting , " I will run right through you ! "
The 75m @-@ euro agreement for the 38km stretch from Tirana to Durres was signed by the former Socialist @-@ led government without parliamentary approval .
I am at the Ovcara site today to remember and honour all those Croatians who were victims of crimes in Croatia , " said Tadic , who also met with Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana ( left ) and German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung chat at the two @-@ day informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Wiesbaden , Germany , on Thursday ( March 1st ) . [ Getty Images ]
" We received great help from USAID , which was the first to offer assistance , in the amount of 40,000 euros , " said Red Cross Secretary Namik Hodzic .
Two neighbours have raised objections to Croatia 's plans to expand its authority in the Adriatic .
By Justin Vela and Alina Lehtinen for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 14 / 02 / 11
Privatisation of Kosovo 's PTK faces uncertain future
His new political party aims to draw youth and leadership .
An Armenian woman in Vakifli sells local produce . [ Alexander Christie @-@ Miller / SETimes ]
He spoke days after the body of an African woman was discovered by Greek police on the banks of the river , near the Tyheros community .
" We all of course want to have good relations with Russia , " Rehn said . " [ But ] one has to be careful that when hugging even a friendly big bear , one wouldn 't be suffocated . "
Co @-@ ordinators of the arrest , Rasim Ljajic and Vladimir Vukcevic , said Karadzic had been hiding in Belgrade and had altered his appearance so drastically that he was unrecognisable to his associates .
As expected , the latest report released by the European Commission ( EC ) met with varied reactions among Romanian politicians , journalists and ordinary citizens .
The lawyer , Petar Miletic , was sentenced to a year in prison and was barred from practicing law for two years .
High Representative to BiH Valentin Inzko . [ Getty Images ]
A team of Turkish archaeologists uncovered a Greek amphitheatre during excavations in the ancient city of Laodicea , western Turkey .
EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs signed the declaration as well .
SETimes : How did you learn about Kosovo 's culture through beekeeping ?
She thinks another 40 houses near the Ivaylovgrad Dam will prove to have been erected in violation of the laws , as well .
About 95 % of the issues in the border dispute with Slovenia have been resolved in talks backed by the EU presidency , said Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor ( right , with Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor , in July ) . [ Getty Images ]
Serbia 's dilapidated schools may finally receive an upgrade if authorities make good on plans to pump more money into the education system .
After they have accepted the filter , what happens if tomorrow the ruling administration decides the family package should be the standard ? "
" Agriculture in Kosovo is only a priority for the rhetoric of the government , as now 12 years after the war , only 1.7 % of the budget is allocated for the agriculture sector .
France 's Sorbonne is planning to open a centre for postgraduate studies in Athens next year , Greek media reported .
After 88 years with Serbia , Montenegro 's people chose independence in a referendum last May .
Kosovo 's parliament refuses to adopt a law to preserve cultural monuments in Prizren 's historic centre , despite it originating in the Ahtisaari plan for independence .
Before the economic crisis , sales for the months of December used to be up to ten times higher than the previous months .
Most Macedonians seem to view the upcoming chairmanship as an important step in furthering their country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Turkey will receive a $ 1.3 billion credit from the World Bank as part of a deal reached last year .
But those have been taking place in the past several months .
Rexhepi : No , they are not permanently in the north .
During his visit , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu expressed strong support for Kosovo , particularly its sovereignty and territorial integrity .
He argues the RS government can save money only through additional salary cuts for state employees or layoffs .
" I believe I share the opinion of Serbian citizens when I express my gratitude to his holiness Patriarch Pavle for having always existed and still existing before all of us , with his deeds and words to always be humane , " Tadic said .
Albania 's economy is concentrated in Tirana , according to a report by the Statistics Institute published on Thursday ( September 8th ) .
Authorities say they are unaware of the fugitives ' whereabouts and that they are making every effort to arrest and hand them over to the UN tribunal .
DTP views government programme as ' insufficient'
Young Serbian tennis stars shine at Roland Garros
Actor Museref Lozana won the award for lifetime achievement .
More that half of all foreign tourists were citizens of EU member states .
But the relationship needs to be free of exaggerated rhetoric . "
Southeast Europe seeks to weather financial storm
The newly liberalised Croatian real estate market should attract more foreigners , especially EU buyers . [ Getty Images ]
Italy and all other advanced countries lying to the west of Germany and Switzerland are expected to post an economic growth of between 0 % and 2 % .
On June 2nd , residents of Istanbul woke up to comparatively quiet streets , absent the incessant jingles that have streamed from political parties ' campaign vans for the past several months .
And I feel very sad because I don 't believe in discrimination against anyone .
Holbrooke , who worked for every Democratic president since the late 1960s , was appointed assistant secretary of state for European and Canadian affairs in 1994 , at the height of the conflicts that accompanied the breakup of the former Yugoslavia .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- The Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) Steering Board kicks off a two @-@ day meeting in Sarajevo on Wednesday ( November 18th ) focusing largely on the political stalemate that has thwarted reforms .
Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik , who heads the SNSD party , said the agreement is the result of a compromise by domestic political parties , not pressure by the international community .
Beauty and intellect could be a powerful combination for Serbia in the upcoming Miss World pageant .
Still , despite the intransigence on all sides , Sozen says that both Greek and Turkish Cypriot residents ultimately want to end the dilemma .
The EU border control agency Frontex reports that in 2011 , 54,974 migrants were detained at the northeastern Evros Greek @-@ Turkish border region alone , compared to 47,079 in 2010 .
Wednesday 's rulings followed the acquittal of two notorious former policemen @-@ turned @-@ businessmen from the town of Dupnitsa in southwestern Bulgaria .
It is extremely important , he said , for all states in the region to enable the extradition of their citizens to the states that have indicted them , and to ensure efficient trials .
Yang met with President Demetris Christofias and Parliament Speaker Marios Garoyan .
Buhler : My sense is that the situation is very good .
Serbs pay respects to Roma music king
The new Microsoft Academy will provide students with internationally @-@ recognised Microsoft certificates . [ File ]
" It is very important that we make it clear in every possible way that we are devoted to Serbia 's European future , " Rehn said after meeting with Jeremic .
" It is obvious that the ruling Justice and Development Party sees Iran close to itself ideologically , " he said , adding that money is more important for the Turkish government right now .
President Bamir Topi 's offer this week to negotiate a solution has fallen by the wayside , as have previous attempts by former Prime Minister Ilir Meta .
Those two areas appear to be the weakest also for Albania , BiH , Croatia , Macedonia and Romania .
" That must be the priority of the countries in Southeast Europe ( SEE ) , " said recently appointed Croatian Justice Minister Ivan Simonovic .
A day later however the Bulgarian unit of the Russian oil company raised wholesale diesel prices for other distributors and large consumers above the level of retail prices on the day the agreement was signed .
Shooting and operations in an urban environment were the focus of a recent drill at the Krivolak military range in Macedonia .
The negotiations initially focused on issues important to Kosovo 's long @-@ term stability , especially the rights and protection of minorities , in particular the Kosovo Serbs .
Talks focused on developing ties and the appointment of a permanent ambassador .
During the deal negotiations , Berisha combined the issue of nominating a consensus president with his own agenda of having Sollaku 's term shortened -- a move that drew fire from the opposition .
Greece declares state of emergency as fire kills 52
Concrete proposals will be reviewed at a meeting next year in Teramo , Italy .
The specific grant for education is prepared based on the number of pupils and these data are provided by the education ministry , while the one for health is prepared based on health data indicators from the health ministry .
In spite of the Turkish and Western efforts to defuse the ongoing diplomatic impasse , Iran has remained defiant , vowing to continue its enrichment programme .
Distrust of the EU drains the positive impact generated by the funding , which in any case is low compared to the financial contributions made by Turkey , Atun said .
However , Turkmenistan and Russia recently signed an energy deal , under which Moscow now pays 9 euros per 1,000 cubic metres of Turkmen gas , and Turkmenistan reportedly was seeking a similar increase from Iran .
The European Commission approved additional compensation Tuesday ( October 27th ) for the four closed units at Bulgaria 's only nuclear plant .
Maksud Ali is a former Executive Board member of the Macedonia Holocaust Memorial Fund .
In all , 24 teams from 22 countries competed in the event , held in Beijing from September 12th to September 21st .
Symms said that his company is advising the government on various financial aspects of the project in addition to helping negotiate and draft contracts .
The Serbs argue RS has a right as an entity to control its property ; Bosniaks argue the law violates the BiH Constitution as well as the Dayton Peace Accords .
The country has a 113m euro trade deficit , rising inflation , and an unemployment rate of around 35 % .
" We congratulate the people of Kosovo on this historic occasion , " Rice said .
" Turkey and Georgia can extend mini @-@ EU type co @-@ operation in the region , by involving the other neighbouring countries , but this idea needs time , " Sinan Ogan , chairman of the Ankara @-@ based Turkish Centre for International Relations and Strategic Analysis , told SETimes .
Agricultural area in Montenegro covers 38 % of the country 's total surface area .
Serbian President Boris Tadic , in a meeting with Brammertz , said the new government has handed over 44 of 46 war crimes indictees , demonstrating its will to co @-@ operate with The Hague .
However , he also said Belgrade would not agree to conditions that had not been applied to other countries .
He added the UN and UNMIK are the only organisations accepted by both sides and as such are irreplaceable for unresolved issues .
The March 10th opening ceremony for the museum began with officials bringing in three urns that contain the ashes of 7,144 Macedonian Jews slain at Treblinka .
Sweden , whose six @-@ month turn at the helm of the bloc ends on January 1st 2010 , will be replaced by Spain .
Tadic 's office did say that Serbia insisted on full implementation of the six @-@ point plan for Kosovo and the importance of UNMIK 's continued presence in Kosovo , adding that talks on the plan would continue .
The statistics come from a WHO report covering the years 2000 through 2008 .
Police and customs officers were flown in by helicopter , bypassing road barricades set up by local Serbs .
He voiced hope that the long @-@ standing name dispute between Skopje and Athens will be resolved soon and said the priority now should be resuming political dialogue with the opposition and getting them to end their parliamentary boycott . ( MIA , Makfax , Sitel - 09 / 03 / 11 )
According to the press release , Telekom Slovenije will give " digital set @-@ up " boxes to households free of charge , a cost of about 20m euros .
A code of conduct is also envisioned , and websites that adhere to it will bear a stamp of approval .
They never mentioned names of the kids or family members .
Workers at the Belgrade daily Press . [ Reuters ]
" However , caution is needed because doing business in the new regional markets [ the EU ] requires technical and technological expertise that our companies , by and large , do not have , " Aralica told SETimes .
It spells additional pressure for Karamanlis 's government , which has only a one @-@ vote majority in parliament and is now fending off accusations of incompetence and neglect .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 23 / 12 / 10
The plane was built in the Douglas factory in Long Beach , California , in January 1944 .
Meimarakis reiterated Greece 's view that an international military force must remain in Kosovo to ensure a smooth transition .
US Vice President Dick Cheney ( left ) meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday ( March 24th ) in Ankara . [ Getty Images ]
Police said some protestors threw rocks in the Podujevo area , near Merdar / Merdare .
" The West also should accept that Libya belongs to Libyans , not for the distribution of its underground resources and wealth . "
" The parties in power are rushing for [ snap ] elections because they know that the new parties are quickly gaining ground on them , " says Ahmeti .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski . [ Getty Images ]
Several initiatives have been launched to keep the cup in Greece .
Istanbul is celebrating its 18th annual jazz festival this month with 300 local and foreign musicians playing over 40 concerts .
Dr Djoko Maksic , a colonel and professor of nephrology at the nephrology clinic for Military Medicine Academy , which has been working on the programme of organ legacies since 1998 , tells SETimes that about 60 % to 70 % of the families of the deceased whose organs are adequate for transplants agree with organ transplantation .
Not only did the building exceed the allowed measurements , but its use was altered several times since construction .
The museum is housed in her former home , which the International Centre for the Peace of Nations reconstructed .
Some , he says , also cultivated ties with the police , military and intelligence organisations that go beyond journalistic purposes .
It would be very good for Serbia , instead of dismissing the idea of any changes to the Dayton Agreement , to decide what changes it finds acceptable .
Bernard Laurens led the IMF 's mission to Cyprus last year . [ Reuters ]
With five star accommodations , yacht rentals , golf courses , scuba lessons and plush apartments overlooking the Adriatic , the country is on the map for elite tourism .
A Bronze Age discovery is unearthed in Croatia .
Croat political leaders , who last week signed a declaration affirming the " sovereignty of the internationally recognised BiH state , " have declined to comment on the Dodik @-@ Silajdzic protocol , saying they will wait for the Office of the High Representative 's ( OHR ) reaction .
What made him reach this point : unemployment , which is on the rise , and a cut in wages .
Participants from 11 countries attended the International Festival of Masquerade Games in Bulgaria . [ Getty Images ]
" Tadic proclaimed that Serbia does not wish to interfere with BiH 's internal politics despite having special relations with the RS ; it will now have them with the Federation as well ... [ that ] would bring greater stability to the Western Balkans , " Durakovic told SETimes .
If the Serbian government urges a boycott , it risks criticism from the EU , while encouraging turnout poses risks of its own .
Victims included residents of five other villages where scores of mud @-@ brick houses were damaged or destroyed .
The Belgrade Appeals Court began a new trial for ten accused of helping Ratko Mladic stay in hiding . [ Reuters ]
A " Help at Home " aide checks Ikonija Stamenkovic 's blood pressure . [ Biljana Pekusic / SETimes ]
This year , Pamela Ramljak , Nika Antolos and Neda Parmac , members of the trio will represent Croatia in Oslo .
Seven Serb soldiers were killed and 14 were wounded along Dobrovoljacka Street on May 2nd 1992 , when a Yugoslav National Army ( JNA ) convoy was attacked .
The Kenyans dominated the full @-@ length event with six among the top ten runners .
Croatia 's Supreme Court announced on Monday ( March 5th ) its decision to uphold a lower court 's verdict against eight former military policemen , convicted of war crimes committed against Serbs at the Lora detention facility near the southern coastal city of Split in 1992 .
SETimes : How will the process impact [ European Parliament member Dick ] Marty 's allegations , and how soon will EULEX investigate ?
His schedule included talks with Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis .
After the ceremony in Belgrade , Dacic said that several other agreements aimed at strengthening co @-@ operation in the fight against organised crime and terrorism will be signed soon .
British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited Turkey on Friday ( December 15th ) , following the summit of EU leaders in Brussels .
Milan , 71 , a pensioner from Belgrade , said it 's not easy for Serbs to sort out their feelings towards Turkey .
Fans catch a match in Istanbul . [ Alexander Christie @-@ Miller ]
A high point of the summer in Macedonia was the production of " Solaris " at Ohrid 's Antique Theatre on July 31st .
Tourism ministers from Bulgaria , Croatia , Romania and Serbia signed a memorandum for a joint project aimed to boost tourism in the Danube area .
Nearly everyone who has ever revealed certain illegal actions in Serbia has had to suffer negative consequences , and that is a bad signal to all citizens .
In the next couple of months , other acts will be brought forth to complete the entire legal framework , " Spasovski told SETimes .
Two years ago , Gourley said , an IMF package for Romania did wonders in reversing an economic downturn .
Among the findings are two little amphorae of glass .
But efforts to strengthen investor protections appear to have slowed .
" Cavic ... grew up and became a top athlete in the United States , " retorts vnk .
The Kosovo Supreme Court ruled that a revote will take place in Mitrovica on January 23rd .
The forum ends on Tuesday ( August 18th ) .
That is , a vast number of Croatian citizens living in these countries have purchased property there .
I think this is a very active engagement and not isolation .
Belgrade has supported the Serbs in northern Kosovo , where Pristina 's institutions are not operative .
In the meantime , the government of Prime Miinster Milo Djukanovic -- who is expected to step down soon as prime minister , with Finance Minister Igor Luksic as the likely replacement -- will have to prove that genuine reform is under way .
Albania has no official figures of how many opponents of the communist regime were killed , persecuted , or sent to concentration camps and isolated areas .
Vujic also says that the most up to date therapies , recommended by the World and European health organizations , are used in the treatment of cancer in children .
The alleged assassin 's father was one of many who placed calls to a police hotline after the murder .
" These four persons are in one way or another the subject of orders by the Court of BiH , a decision by the BiH Council of Ministers , international financial and travel sanctions , and ongoing criminal investigations for their role in the support network of Radovan Karadzic , " Lajcak said .
Political parties , egos battle in Sandzak
A portion of the proceeds from the viewers ' text messages will go towards construction of a safe house for women and children who are victims of domestic violence .
The lack of a unified air traffic control system within the currently fragmented European airspace is blamed for the lower efficiency of air travel across the continent .
Operating under a United Nations Security Council mandate , the High Representative serves as the international community 's top envoy in the Balkan country and has overarching powers , including the authority to fire officials and enact laws .
But Separovic has declined to do so , saying it would damage his client .
The quest for profit can include ethical behavior . [ File ]
Observers believed this could spell difficulties for the international efforts in Kosovo .
In those two areas , it decreased by a mere 0.2 % .
Also in diplomatic news : Macedonian Prime Minister Gruevski met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris , and NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer visited Athens .
Erdogan suggested there would be consequences if Syria fails to heed Turkey 's calls , saying Ankara has " run out of patience " over the brutality of the crackdown .
NATO defence ministers agreed Thursday on a phased scale @-@ down of ground operations in Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
During the Ergenekon probe , about 200 people , including military officers , lawyers and academics , have been arrested .
Obradovic said he believes Serbia 's co @-@ operation with CERN will again show the value of Serbian scientists .
" Only around 200 NGOs can be considered representatives of civil society .
Iliana Ivanova : As part of developing the overall campaign , I have submitted a series of questions to the European Commission ( EC ) , regularly pressed the issue during key debates and hearings in the EP and wrote articles in European media .
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and visiting Macedonian counterpart Nikola Gruevski said they were satisfied Thursday ( December 25th ) with the " excellent co @-@ operation " between their countries .
Council of Europe , United States criticise Albania 's controversial lustration law
Police officers protested the failure of their canton governments to honour a 2010 law on police salary increases in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) , demanding that policemen 's wages be harmonised throughout BiH .
" It is not the end of parliament without CHP and BDP taking oaths , " Elitas says , adding that next Monday they are going to elect the speaker of parliament and " continue our responsibility by serving our voters . "
Traikov explained that Bulgaria will sign new long @-@ term contracts with Russia after the current ones expire in 2011 and 2012 .
The message to authorities is clear -- provide security if you want to reverse the situation .
US actress Vanessa Redgrave ( left ) , in Pristina to attend the PRI Film FEST , looks over the country 's Declaration of Independence with Culture Minister Valton Beqiri on Tuesday ( September 22nd ) . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
The statement came after numerous attempts by Bosnian Serb politicians to cancel decisions by Inzko , and Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik 's repeated threats for a referendum on seceding from BiH .
The decision , adopted by a vote of seven to three , has set off another widespread debate over censorship in Turkey .
Any feedback from Belgrade ?
The highest @-@ ranking suspect is Nikolin Jaka , formerly transport minister in the government of Prime Minister Sali Berisha .
Macedonian officials fear a Greek veto of its bid , due to the countries ' ongoing name dispute .
Poverty and war trauma contribute to violence in Kosovo 's schools . [ Muhamet Brajshori / SETimes ]
Serbia scored a 3 @-@ 2 victory , giving it first place in Group 7 .
Alcohol becoming a costlier habit in Turkey
The EC urges Montenegro to boost media freedom , to apply jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg in relation to defamation , and to strengthen co @-@ operation with civil society .
He fled Serbia before serving time , but was arrested in Italy in April .
The EC may propose suspending the visa @-@ free regime if the situation worsens , and will report regularly to the EU Council and the European Parliament on the issue .
Macedonia 's ruling party scored a decisive victory in early elections , but violence and irregularities could hurt the country 's democratic credentials .
Janic is also in Friday 's flatwater K1 1,000m final , after finishing in the top six during Wednesday 's semifinals .
But a one @-@ word change to John Lennon 's 1969 hit -- making it " Give Greece a Chance " -- is the motto behind the ongoing " Greece is Changing " campaign , the latest initiative launched by the country 's leading businesses to challenge international perceptions .
During the assessment , the IMF agreed to allow Serbia to raise its 2009 budget deficit to 4.5 % of GDP , up from the initially set target of 3 % , but insisted that the government take more stringent measures to address problems facing the economy .
Bulgaria 's Jeleva satisfied with EC portfolio
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and President Stipe Mesic met with Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres in Zagreb on Thursday ( April 26th ) .
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We will not give up in our fight , and they should be ashamed for defending a butcher such as Mladic , " Mothers of Srebrenica association President Hatidza Mehmedovic told SETimes .
Experts working on the project say it is the most important Neolithic discovery so far in the country .
The groom traditionally shaves , which symbolises the end of bachelorhood .
Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavrevski is retaining his office and assuming the finance ministery post .
Also in culture and sports news : 20,000 runners head to Athens for the marathon and the Bucharest International Literature Festival opens on Thursday .
By Linda Karadaku and Ivana Jovanovic in Pristina and Belgrade for Southeast European Times -- 18 / 10 / 11
Media organs are often tied to influential business groups and political parties , which are able to apply both direct and indirect pressure on management and journalists .
" It will be very important that Pristina fully and formally commits itself to implementing all elements of an eventual settlement , " he stressed .
Also this week : EC President Barroso calls for increased anticorruption efforts in Bulgaria .
Also in business news : BiH Airlines launches direct flights to Zagreb and Belgrade .
" The [ shortfall ] in revenues is about 1.5 billion euros , " he said .
His views were echoed by Kirill , who emphasised the need " to give back a soul to Europe " and by Cardinal Kasper who asked the European Christians " to eventually wake up . "
In September 2001 , a new competition took place .
Fresh off a commanding victory in the April 5th presidential and local runoff , the ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE @-@ led coalition in Macedonia now has a chance to make good on its plan to invest 8 billion euros in the country 's infrastructure , which it announced in March .
They are also set to discuss the Eastern Partnership programme , aimed at forging closer ties with six countries in Eastern Europe and Southern Caucasus .
Belgrade security expert discusses threats in Serbia , Kosovo
" I discovered my managerial skills during Museum Night . "
A new survey published Tuesday showed notable changes in both groups , however .
That and all other major projects at Chernobyl are expected to be completed by 2015 .
By tracing her fate and her humane action , the Jasenovac camp story will be told .
" The Roma integration issue has nothing to do with the Schengen accession criteria , " she said , alluding to recent calls from French officials that the ethnic minority integration issue be set as criterion for Romania 's accession to the borderless area .
" It is absolutely unbelievable that the ministry of culture and the media has not said a word about our strike .
Greek poet and patriot Rigas Velestinlis , also known as Rigas Ferraios , was tortured and killed there in 1798 .
Mungiu : We had an exceptionally favourable press in the States , and I 'm sorry I cannot thank personally all those who wrote about the movie -- not because they praised us , but because they were honest .
This is a difficult time for a small nation , " Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki told reporters as he confirmed the delegation would be going home .
The country recently decided to triple its deployment there to 140 troops .
Montenegro later split with Milosevic , however .
In return , the children receive cakes , money and other treats .
It reports to the minister of justice .
" Besides Turks , there are numerous Russian vacationers in the Antalya region , more than two million every year , and many want to visit Rhodes and other isles in so @-@ called combined [ destination ] tourism packages , " Soulounias said .
Hollywood star Morgan Freeman will be a guest of honour at the Sarajevo Film Festival , the organisers announced on Monday ( June 21st ) . The 16th edition of the festival will be held from July 23rd to July 31st .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu met with US President Barack Obama in New York on Thursday ( September 24th ) .
Despite that promise , Transparency International of BiH estimates that campaign costs will total nearly 2m euros .
Albania still " exports " more tourists than it " imports , " Xhengo said .
Judges ruled in their favour and gave parking companies 12 months to harmonise their policies with the Constitutional Court 's ruling .
" Macedonia will continue to be a part of the fight against global terrorism and we are staying with our partners in Iraq , Afghanistan and Bosnia , " he said .
Democracy in Turkey : Ankara denies human right violations
There are 78 in total , while we must have at least 148 , according to the 2009 workload .
Portugal , the current holder of the EU 's rotating presidency , also said that the Cypriot government was acting under international law and took the appropriate conventions .
The bronze statue is a life @-@ size depiction of the musician holding a microphone .
" The nine countries ' decision to keep their markets closed to us comes in a time of crisis which would have made our search for a job difficult enough anyway , so I don 't really see any loss here , " he told SETimes .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha seeks a new mandate , while Socialist opponent Edi Rama calls for change .
Construction could take up to a year , but the SASO Fair could take place in Dracevac , if not in 2008 than in 2009 , after which the Split Fair could run year @-@ round , " said Bagaric .
The September 20th rally drew about 1,500 people .
I believe we can get one of the medals . "
EU officials made it clear Thursday ( June 21st ) that the bloc would not support a Kosovo independence declaration and warned the province 's leadership against any unilateral action in that direction .
Besides the steps towards easing the visa regime , the EU was also considering setting up a free trade zone with Serbia and including its students in the Erasmus student exchange and education programme , Belgrade @-@ based Beta news agency quoted Frattini as saying .
After Christmas , the hay is given to the birds to eat , since it is not supposed to be thrown away .
It is also a celebration for all people regardless of their religious affiliation , a symbol of religious co @-@ existence .
Visitors can learn not only about the Jasenovac camp , but about other WWII @-@ era camps in Croatia .
" The agreement of July 8th is more than half a year ago and up till now the working groups are not working properly . "
Mitrovica and Zubin Potok municipality presidents Krstimir Pantic and Slavisha Ristic told the KFOR commanding officer that they will be unable to control the crowd or bear any responsibility for possible incidents that may ensue if KFOR fails to return to its original position .
Turnout was lower than in the first round , and some political parties complain that not all went as it should .
Also this week : Bulgarian scientists warn against extended use of algae @-@ based medicines .
The award is given every year as part of the Junior Achievement Bulgaria programme , which is supported by the US Embassy , ministries , Sofia and other municipalities , and the media .
The three leaders ' new move caught many by surprise , though , and outraged their political opponents .
Global markets tumbled on Thursday following warnings that Europe and the United States are heading towards a new economic slowdown .
The Serbian interior ministry will not recognise Kosovo stamps on the passports of people traveling to Serbia from Kosovo .
Meanwhile , Konstandina Efedaki ran the women 's 1500m but finished 10th in the first heat and did not advance .
Archaeologists from the Greek Culture Ministry 's Directorate of Prehistoric and Classical Studies presented on March 30th a ceramics workshop recently excavated in Pella , ANA @-@ MPA reported .
" Expansion of regional relations and the ability to import much @-@ needed oil and gas from Iran seems like a natural benefit for Turkey and its business interests , " Ramazanoglu added .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 28 / 01 / 08
Officials also warned that the group 's actions could have negative implications for BiH 's European integration , including visa liberalisation .
Russian tennis star Elena Dementieva won the WTA Istanbul Cup on Saturday ( May 26th ) after her opponent , France 's Aravane Rezai , conceded due a knee injury in the second set .
A large number of visitors gathered in front of Zhang Heng 's seismometer , which the geophysicist invented back in 132CE .
Turkish Cypriot authorities arrested two men for allegedly insulting Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat on their personal web pages , Famagusta Gazette reported on November 30th .
According to Novi List , one was fired in 2002 -- again by the head of religious programmes -- on the grounds that she was " too unattractive for television . "
" Therefore , as for other acceding states , a transitional period will be given to Bulgaria to upgrade its establishments to the proper standards .
Sanader , who joined the HDZ from its beginning in the 1990s , has been a powerful and prominent politician .
" Croatia and Kosovo have a political commitment to promote economic co @-@ operation , but we noted the interest of Croatian businessmen to invest in Kosovo , " Croatian Ambassador to Pristina Zoran Vodopija told SETimes .
Though the PKK has seldom resorted to suicide bomb attacks in recent years , the targets -- police officers stationed on the square -- were chosen in line with its policy of targeting representatives of the Turkish state .
EULEX arrested six people and conducted 14 searches in an organised crime investigation operation Wednesday ( October 5th ) .
Key protected witness in Limaj trial found dead in Germany
By Elisabeth Maragoula for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 16 / 07 / 10
The talks focused on co @-@ operation in communications and information technologies , and the possibility of scheduling charter flights between Athens and Tokyo during holiday periods .
While praising progress in several areas , the latest monitoring report from the EC criticises the Gruevski administration for mass political hirings and firings , and for a lack of co @-@ operation with the opposition .
Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was impressed by Lena 's " unpretentiousness and warmth . "
In particular , he said , Montenegro needs to focus on organised crime and corruption , judicial reform , strengthening of the democratic culture and administrative capacities .
Beautiful beaches and lagoons , as well as ancient and medieval monuments , make it an appealing travel destination .
Requesting the opinion of the ICJ could be dangerous for Belgrade if the court decides that Pristina legally declared its independence , even though it did not win support in the UN Security Council .
SETimes : What is Croatia 's stance towards BiH ?
While still technically part of Serbia , Kosovo has been a de facto UN protectorate since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict in the province .
" The rules were settled in 1992 , and we are not able to change them now , " he told SETimes .
They discussed bilateral relations and Euro @-@ Atlantic integration prospects .
Trade liberalisation has facilitated the two Black Sea countries ' integration into the EU single market , so that today , 56 % of Bulgaria 's and over 65 % of Romania 's trade is with the EU .
Flooded streets brought traffic to a standstill for several hours in parts of Sofia .
For now , there is no such thing in HDZ .
They discussed the situation in Southeast Europe and the EU perspectives for the region .
About 80 % of Afghan @-@ poppy derived heroin flows through Turkey and the Balkans on its way to Western Europe .
" This is the shoe of the disgruntled citizens who voted for the Serbian Radical Party and who would do the same as me , " Pop @-@ Lazic told reporters after being forced to leave parliament with one shoe .
They are opening one section of highway after another and act as if they 've paid for it from their own pockets , as if the people did not participate in any way .
This is due to a number of reasons -- firstly because Kosovo is a state which , in the short time since its independence , has shown great maturity in building democratic institutions , in its behavior internationally , and also as a very important factor of co @-@ operation for peace and security in our region .
Some 90 % of households and 50 % of hotels in Cyprus have solar water @-@ heating systems , the minister explained .
In order to meet the 2011 targets agreed with the EU and the IMF , Greece 's ruling PASOK party is planning to raise the VAT rates from 11 % to 13 % , to cut government , health sector and defence spending , as well as to impose a nominal pension freeze .
Macedonian archaeologists unearthed necropolises in the Tumbe Kafe recreation zone in Bitola , Macedonia .
EU 's van Rompuy visits Athens
Restaurant owner Lorenc Gjukuria captured the spirit of Drymades by reciting an old Albanian adage " Close to the sea , close to the king . "
Greek youths today have a very international frame of mind , Papadimitropoulos says . [ Courtesy of Argyris Papadimitropoulos ]
Thaci told local media that Kosovo would greatly benefit from the project because the connection will open a variety of European corridors , while creating construction jobs .
Film director Jules Dassin died in Greece on Monday ( March 31st ) at the age of 96 .
For Papadimitriou , a columnist for the respected daily Kathimerini and analyst for the local Skai broadcast network , Greece 's problems have been obvious for several years .
" I believe he would be very successful , " he said .
" These personal attacks are meant to induce emotional effects on the electorate -- demobilising the opponent 's voters or attracting new ones who could to be outraged by such ' disclosures , ' " he added .
The OSCE is also an organisation focused on democracy and human rights , and criticism of human rights and the highly polarised debate on democratisation in Turkey can have negative reverberations on Turkey 's bid , he adds .
This risk exists even today and will continue so long as Serbia does not give up [ its ] direct violation of the sovereignty of our state .
The deal includes exploring possible areas of co @-@ operation in the field of industry , agriculture , transport , telecommunications , tourism , trade and investment .
Marking the first anniversary , Reporters Without Borders and Amnesty International urged Turkish authorities to bring all those involved in the case to justice .
Also wanted by UN prosecutors are former Bosnian Serb police commander Stojan Zupljanin and wartime Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic .
US Ambassador to Albania John Withers left his post Monday ( August 16th ) , to be succeeded by Alexander Arvizu .
On average , the bill comes to about 200 euros .
A 140,400 @-@ euro fund has been established to finance and promote professional exchanges among Croatian scientists at home and abroad .
The preparations took more than eight years .
Citing the absence of such a mechanism as a " systemic problem " in the nation 's justice system , judges at the Strasbourg @-@ based court said the authorities in Sofia must deal with the issue within a 12 @-@ month period after their ruling becomes final .
" Serbia did not know where Goran Hadzic was , " he stated .
The law also blocks them from sending money abroad and from transferring property to their friends and relatives .
Real estate prices are high , approaching those in the Western capitals , while the average salaries are much lower .
The results of the bombings are still unclear , but reports indicate laser guided " bunker buster " bombs were used for the first time , targeting the PKK 's underground infrastructure and leadership .
The pro @-@ Kurdish Democratic Society Party ( DTP ) has said it is unimpressed .
Talks focused on possibilities for strengthening economic co @-@ operation , and Nazarbayev expressed his country 's readiness to export oil to Croatia and Western Europe .
Meanwhile , residents of the predominantly Serb municipality of Leposavic have been gathering in large numbers near the border gate at Jarinje , prompting KFOR troops to issue a warning that anyone approaching closer than 100 meters risks being shot .
" The importance of statistics for policymaking and for implementing policy objectives is intuitively obvious , " Helmuth Lohan , who just wrapped up four years as head of the EU delegation in Tirana , said during a census workshop held in June .
Also in diplomatic news : Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki is on a tour of the Baltic states to garner support for Macedonia 's EU and NATO bids , and Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli met with Czech Foreign Minister Karl Schwarzenberg .
Omar Hayssam , a Romanian @-@ Syrian businessman , is escorted by special police forces at the main Bucharest court in 2005 . [ Reuters ]
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's largest engineering and construction firm , Energoinvest , won a 36m @-@ euro contract to build power transmission lines and a transformer station in Libya .
Nearly 300,000 Croats from Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) who have Croatian citizenship are expected to vote in the elections .
The vice chairman of the Socialist parliamentary group , Erion Brace , said the disadvantages must be taken into consideration .
EU ready to resume talks with Serbia
" We all know that compromise means the name modification , and we should accept this reality . "
Noting that the issue was " more historical than political , " he confirmed that his country might indeed resort to its right as an EU member to block its southern neighbour 's accession progress if the issue is not resolved .
On August 24th , parliament 's upper house voted 78 @-@ 0 to adopt the new law .
These extremely valuable treasures of Serb Orthodoxy are global treasures .
Most of the works are philosophical and theological , printed from the 16th to the 19th centuries .
In Pristina , Kosovo 's ethnic Albanian leadership welcomed Ahtisaari 's statement , and also sought to reach out to the province 's Serb community .
The interior ministry allows it for religious , medical or cultural reasons .
Over 600 musicians from around the world will perform 21 concerts during the month @-@ long festival .
One should not perceive the obtaining of candidate status as a magic wand that will change everything .
The country 's eight main political parties held weeks of talks on that plan , but were unable to reach common ground .
However , Mladenov pointed out that no decision on the way Sofia could help is expected before late this year .
" We are in an emergency situation , everyone must understand that , " Reuters quoted Papandreou as saying .
The European Commission ( EC ) launched a project to build a pilot solar power plant in northern Cyprus that will deliver electricity in 2009 .
The 41st Belgrade International Theatre Festival -- BITEF 2007 -- opened on Sunday ( September 16th ) with a performance by the Batsheva Dance Company .
Problems were even bigger at the Serbian base camp , where journalists and team officials had a big fuss .
With local campaign offices in every district , AKP volunteers have made it a priority to engage as many potential voters as possible before the June 12th elections .
" We all know that this process is long and tiring , but the strategy should be given to Kosovars in order to proceed with the completion of tasks , " Fajon said .
Romanian billionaire Ion Tiriac sold his 49 % stake in the official importer of Mercedes @-@ Benz in the country .
German company MC Mobile Communication GmbH has opened a call centre in Kosovo 's capital to service the clients of German companies via internet and phone .
Romanians oppose court verdict against ANI
This is Rockefeller 's second deal in Bulgaria , following its purchase of a logistics centre in Plovdiv worth 20m euros .
SETimes : Has the resignation of former President Fatmir Sejdiu created an institutional crisis in Kosovo ?
" We want to see improvement " in the way the funds are being handled , the European Commission 's embassy in Zagreb said in a press release .
The Da Vinci surgery robot makes no surgical errors , is the first distance surgery system and is highly precise .
Perhaps more importantly , it revealed the high probability of a similar disaster striking closer to Istanbul , within the next 30 years .
For us , parliament isn 't the sole working space ... Even if all our work occurs outside parliament , we will pursue our people 's struggle for freedom and equality as if we were in parliament .
He is a member of parliament , and previously served as Albania 's ambassador to France .
By the summer of 1998 , it effectively controlled at least a quarter of the province .
Belgrade says the negotiations should concern the province 's status , should be direct , should not be limited by a deadline , should not be aimed at a predetermined result , should not be based on the Ahtisaari plan and should be held under Security Council auspices .
At first glance , it seems like a minor issue , a whitecap in the sea of disagreements between Serbia and Kosovo .
The visit , Atalay told reporters later , was part of Ankara 's " multidimensional efforts " in the fight against terrorism .
Minors who attended pro @-@ PKK protests will have their prison sentences waived or reduced .
BiH 's " Gene Bank " preserves indigenous plants
Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Damir Sehovic announced that his party will vote to reject RAE 's annual report .
A firefighter tries to extinguish fire close to the Croatian southern Adriatic resort city of Dubrovnik . [ Getty Images ]
Despite these positive signs , some key problems still must be overcome .
The Greek island of Naxos hosted a world science congress on drinking water from June 1st to Saturday ( June 6th ) , SKAI radio reported .
Diplomatic Diary : Saudi king visits Turkey
The PKK is seeking to reassert control over Turkey 's Kurds . [ Reuters ]
Some sell second @-@ hand goods on the market to drum up some extra cash .
Alexandre Lamfalussy , for instance , cautioned against the use of derivatives that enhance instability and increase systemic risks against the backdrop of global markets .
Racan held the position for almost two decades .
Party cadres , meanwhile , have been issuing public pledges of support , as a way of influencing voters .
A Romanian Patriarchy spokesman said the priests and bishops who admitted their collaboration with the Securitate were " in the limits of the law . "
It is close to ten years since the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) took the reins of power in Turkey , and Masum Turker would like to see a change .
" I cannot exclude another attempt , but of course , both gates are declared military restricted areas and the rules of engagement are very clear , " Buhler told Reuters .
Villagers are nearly all Orthodox , with perhaps a handful of Catholic families .
Republika Srpska 's ( RS ) government is allowing Serbian oil and gas firm NIS and Russian state firm Zarubezhneft to jointly explore oilfields on its territory .
The third edition of the Bucharest International Literature Festival will take place Thursday ( October 28th ) through Saturday .
Bloggers argue statements from Belgrade and Pristina are calculated to avoid organising local elections in the Serbian enclaves in Kosovo on May 6th .
I think that we have fully achieved that and more .
It presently has 27 .
" It was dangerous even to pray in the Hatunije mosque , because it lacked durability and , as such , could not resist the deterioration , " Sejdiu said .
Political analyst Svetozar Jovicevic says the wish to privatise large energy facilities is the driving force behind Djukanovic 's comeback .
" Improving working conditions will increase the productivity of the police and will help them do a better job , " EC Ambassador to Tirana Helmuth Lohan said . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
Serbia now needs to concentrate on making its reforms successful , according to Delevic .
Western countries will remain the most powerful economic and military force in the world for the foreseeable future .
" His music and message continue to be a symbol of love and to break down any nationalist and antagonistic barriers . "
They always consult with Serbia and they were represented in Serbia 's delegation . "
As part of the broad diplomatic action taken by Belgrade , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic visited the Czech Republic on Monday .
During his visit , Shoigu met with Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic , Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic and Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic .
Privatisation advocates say the public can expect better services and lower costs , but critics warn against rushing the process .
The project , which was presented at a conference in Sofia , will include 11 European countries .
Kosovo political analyst Belul Beqaj told SETimes that he does not believe the Belgrade @-@ Pristina agreements reached before can be implemented .
Thousands of Albanians , including political leaders , attended the funeral Sunday ( May 3rd ) of a Socialist Party ( SP ) lawmaker who was slain the previous night , about eight weeks before general elections that are critical for the country 's EU bid .
While joining other members of the Steering Board in their support for Lajcak , Russia criticised the timing of his move to change the voting procedures for the adoption of decisions and legislation .
" We have already installed a legion of fighters in Banja Luka , who are in the possession of the most sophisticated equipment for destroying tanks from a distance , as well as aircrafts and helicopters , " Bosnian news agency Fena quoted the group , identifying itself as " Nova BiH " ( New BiH ) , as saying in the letter .
Becic says the campaign to sell NATO to Montenegrins is " simply sad , totally uninteresting and counterproductive . "
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Unwilling to renounce their traditions they 've observed for hundreds years , including the custom of marrying children at an early age , the Roma are often at odds with the authorities and the law .
Although the government has made continuous promises to solve this issue within the year , it will be hard pressed to do so .
At that time , French authorities ordered him to leave the country , citing the readmission agreement with Kosovo .
The trial against a writer accused of insulting the founder of the modern Turkish republic opened in Istanbul on Thursday ( October 5th ) .
The indictments last week of Kosovo Post and Telecom ( PTK ) manager Shyqri Haxha and four other senior company officials for " damaging the company , " may have a major effect on the company 's privatisation .
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Despite being hailed as the deal of the century for Serbia , the energy agreement with Russia and the sale of Petroleum Industry of Serbia ( NIS ) to Russia 's Gazprom are causing huge controversy in Belgrade and serious cracks in the Serbian government .
The other five parties participating in the talks were the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNDS ) , the Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) , HDZ 90 , the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) and the Social Democratic Party of Croatia ( SDP ) .
" The battle for Romania 's presidency ends here , but the battle for finding out the truth concerning the elections goes on , " Geoana said , adding he will ask for the establishment of a parliamentary commission to further investigate alleged fraud .
Analysts and officials say regional co @-@ operation is required to combat the global problem of drug trafficking .
Due to their strategic location , most of the Balkan countries continue to be used as transit points along several drug trafficking routes crossing the region .
Among other , reforms include approving a law on salaries in the public sector , and implementing revisons to benefits provided to war veterans and others .
Recent court rulings have blocked moves to provide financial assistance to families with more than two children , and to women over 40 who receive artificial insemination .
Coinciding with the start of the European Handball Championship , Serbs and Macedonians cross the border with just biometric IDs .
The replacement structure will house both the parliament and the Supreme Court , according to the government 's plans .
Among its performers were Epica , Avantasia and Morcheeba .
Serbian border officials must draw a line across such a stamp in foreigners ' passports if they try to travel from Kosovo to Serbia , Belgrade Beta news agency reported .
That way nothing goes to waste .
Before breaking apart , Yugoslavia was the most developed country in Southern and Eastern Europe , the one everyone said would soon join the EU .
Perfect Wind , owned by Spain 's Iberdrola , plans to invest about 1.5 billion euros in Turkey 's renewable energy sector in the next five years .
This projection is partly based on the government 's announcement that they may pass a law under which foreign nationals will be able to buy land in Macedonia .
Serbia is against a division of Serbia and therefore against a division of Kosovo . "
" The pipeline will also create new jobs and foster the economic development of the countries . "
The surprise announcement generated mixed reactions and expectations throughout Cyprus .
Ahmeti briefed Berisha on DUIˈs interpretation of the Law of Amnesty , under which four war crimes cases involving Albanians were withdrawn from prosecution , as well as the need to advance the use of the Albanian language .
The peculiar dance of the ' indignados ' stubbornly refuses its burial in the name of defending vested rights from the ' good old days of credit @-@ based prosperity ' ...
The Central Bank has been lowering several time the interest rate for Lek , to the actual lowest historic rate of 4 . 25 % in attempts to increase consumption , but the market reaction was quite weak .
They need to be fully implemented , " Frattini said after his meeting with Sanader .
An overwhelming majority of respondents , 91 % , agreed the greatest failure is in the first objective , which calls for " consolidation of the transparency and efficiency of the act of justice , especially through enhancing the capacity and responsibilities of the Superior Magistrates ' Council . "
They say the constitution should include Bosniaks and Serbs as founding nations of the Montenegrin state .
Meanwhile , media have been reporting some of the ideas being put forward by UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari .
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However , we have managed to find potential donors for two patients , " Vujic said .
Under it , certain types of legislation must win the approval of MPs representing minority communities in order to be adopted .
In a market economy , they ask , who is better equipped to represent the interests of Croatians ?
The professor , however , was shot dead after Cho forced open the door and gunned him down .
So , there is no movement on that side and that is reflected in their position when it comes to constitutional principles associated with the settlement plan , " he added .
" Turks have a point when they ask why it should implement the difficult steps needed for opening while EU politicians say that Turkey should not become a full member of the club , " she said .
The story that is against the Serbs was already told a thousand times so this is nothing new .
Sergiu said Tokes ' campaign is for domestic political use to promote the more radical Magyar People 's Party in Transylvania .
Pension fund , healthcare , police officials and A1 TV owner Velija Ramkovski 's criminal enterprise have been some of the more visible targets .
" We believe that Gazprom would buy this gas with the main aim of providing trouble @-@ free gas supply to Europe , " Russian daily Moscow News quoted Natalya Milchakova , senior oil and gas analyst at financial company Otkritie , as saying .
CNN reports that five more people were arrested on Thursday in connection with the murders .
Berisha told Erdogan that his government is working to improve the investment climate in Albania , noting that Turkish direct investments in Albania have reached 860m euros in recent years .
After the country disintegrated , the Pula Festival went on hiatus for nearly a decade .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu said that while independence is non @-@ negotiable , his side is willing to participate in further talks .
The reform package covers electoral changes and other areas , such as the justice system , decentralisation and public administration .
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The event focused on cases from World War II .
Hard times are ahead of us and I expect austerity measures and everyday life becoming even more difficult .
A view of Rafti , a village in Greece 's western Peloponnese region .
According to the NGO , more than 46 % of the victims were killed during 1992 , the first year of fighting .
Now , some 15 years later , yet another school year may be postponed .
Two prominent Turkish professors could face a re @-@ trial over a 2004 report they wrote urging Turkey to grant more rights to minorities , following a move by a top court Thursday .
Asked what the EU would do about the fact that Serbs in northern Kosovo do not accept EULEX , Solana replied the mission " had to do its job in the entire territory , not just in some parts . "
Thanou , a silver medallist at the Sydney games , has threatened to sue .
" This is a huge victory for Macedonia and for the forces that have shown they can fulfil their promises . " Despite irregularities in the northwest of the country , he said , the elections were mostly fair and democratic .
" We are EU members , and we want the same labour rights for every EU citizen . "
Turkish President Abdullah Gul ( left ) and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia review an honour guard ceremony at the Cankaya Palace in Ankara on Friday ( November 9th ) . [ Getty Images ]
According to Henri Barkey , a professor of international relations at Lehigh University who specialises in Turkish politics , this declaration can be seen as the next logical step in the evolution of state @-@ Kurdish relations .
Also in diplomatic news : Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli was in Kuwait .
Greece 's Court of Audit discovered that 658m euros was unlawfully spent in 2009 as the economic crisis was unfolding , including contracts handed out without a bidding process , unearned bonuses and contracts to private contractors for work that should have been carried out by public workers .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated on Sunday that the offensive was not directed at Iraq or the people of northern Iraq .
Davitkovski : We are not afraid of competition but unfair competition from public universities worries us .
He said the demands for Sejdiu 's resignation are " part of a scenario created by people who do not belong to the LDK . "
The proposed Energy Policy for Europe , which EU leaders are expected to vote on during a March summit , calls on the bloc to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases by at least 20 % by 2020 , compared to 1990 levels .
And ethnic minorities enjoy much @-@ improved representation in the civil service .
Cristina Gallach , spokeswoman for EU security chief Javier Solana , expressed hope the decision would help " [ restore ] political stability . "
Many Serbian officials criticised Thursday 's verdict , saying it would only strengthen the perception in their country of an anti @-@ Serb bias in the ICTY .
" I would like to assure you that I am very interested in seeing improvement of the situation immediately . "
Since this didn 't happen , he sent a letter to Tihic on Wednesday , saying the vote indicated that he and his cabinet had lost the needed political support to conduct their work , so he would respect the SDA leader 's calls for his resignation .
Greece and Macedonia will join forces to preserve the region 's Byzantine @-@ era cultural heritage , the Macedonian National Conservation Centre announced last week .
Local media reported that between 80 and 88 members of parliament have pledged to support her nomination .
" What kind of humanitarianism is when you help someone by sending him weapons instead of humanitarian aid ? " said LP deputy Zoran Zivkovic .
Also in diplomatic news : Croatia and Serbia seek closer ties .
During the meeting , Bush urged Gul to seek a long @-@ term political solution to the decades @-@ old problem .
" There is the political obstacle of non @-@ recognition which makes it difficult to join PfP or NATO at all , but this neither has harmed relations with NATO , " Halili said .
He also spoke against Kosovo independence , saying it could destabilise the region , and argued that there is still room for another round of negotiations .
It would transport annually up to 30 billion cubic m of gas from Central Asia and the Caspian to the EU via Turkey , Bulgaria , Romania , Hungary and Austria , covering perhaps 5 % of Europe 's needs .
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" The liquidation of the leader and inspirer of Al Qaeda is an act of just retribution for the numerous victims of extremism .
In 2005 , Haradinaj stepped down as prime minister of the then Serbian province and turned himself into The Hague .
The latest change in the rate was in July last year when it was lowered from 5.25 % .
" Reforms are unavoidable , with or without the World Bank and the IMF , and they have been made more urgent by the impact of the economic crisis , " Mantovanelli said .
Moratinos proposed a memorandum of understanding to enhance co @-@ operation and dialogue between their two countries .
Mohammed fled his town after government forces attacked , killing at least 32 people .
Obviously this doesn 't come without filling the criteria ; that 's why a road map was created , " Kocijancic told SETimes .
" In this light , striving to achieve full democracy and European integration is the best solution to the issue of lack of security in our part of Europe , " the Polish president stressed .
The majority of my colleagues have not succumbed to corruption and I advise them to stay true to their profession and the patients to report each corruption case , " Saranovic said , adding that every report would remain anonymous and would be forwarded to the relavent service .
We also have books on war crimes , but books written by institutes have reliability and people working there will have better qualifications .
Under Thursday 's deal , the government needs to find another 300m euros in reductions to save basic and auxiliary pensions from 15 % cuts .
Also in business news : Turkish Airlines looks to increase its fleet .
While the state can use the new loans to invest the money and get the profit out of it , ordinary citizens do not have this option .
Javier Solana , EU security chief , expressed disappointment as well .
UAW was founded in 1993 , in Tirana .
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Even if they did have the documents , scarce funding poses an obstacle .
Aydin told SETimes that " while the general mood was positive , some media portals close to the [ Turkish ] government over @-@ exaggerated the results . "
Now prosecutors are going after those who they say could have made a difference that fateful August 16th and before .
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It has also pledged an additional 500m euros in investment during the period ending in 2012 .
But Spain 's 636 troops in Kosovo will not take part in NATO 's efforts to train the KSF , while Romania and Slovakia likely will decide on the issue at a later date .
For instance , Adriean Videanu , the former economy minister , made sure he will keep control over the portfolio , which has been taken over by an old friend of his , Ion Ariton , " Sergiu said .
It is to be constructed and run by Trans @-@ Balkan Pipeline ( TBP ) , an international company established in Amsterdam in February 2008 , in which Russia holds 51 % of the shares .
EU poised to allocate 3.5 billion euros for Croatia
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Household utilities -- electricity , gas , heating and water -- are 16 % of the average budget .
The Turkish president met with his Albanian counterpart to discuss co @-@ operation .
After the discovery was announced , police officers from the local precinct were called to protect the site , which likely was looted during the past few years .
Political stability is the basis for the rule of law and economic progress .
According to the order issued by Tirana police , the woman 's husband is not allowed to come more than 300m from her house .
The company has been manufacturing and integrating most of the electronic ground systems for the Patriot system over the last two years .
Turkey 's decision to slap a huge fine on mogul Aydin Dogan 's media group has raised questions about freedom of the press . [ AFP ]
He said he would need " at least two months " to study all the papers .
Businesspeople and banks in Serbia were able to end months of feuding over the weekend , when both sides met with the mediation of President Boris Tadic , Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and National Bank Governor Dejan Soskic .
Last fall , she was nominated as Bulgaria 's candidate for a seat in European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso 's new cabinet and was eventually named EU commissioner @-@ designate for International Co @-@ operation , Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Prevention .
The prime minister and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that progress has been made in bilateral relations .
Lange met with Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli during his last visit to Tirana before his mandate ends .
Also in the news : the Albanian Energy Corporation gets a 40m @-@ euro loan , and Pepsi buys Marbo Produkt , a Serbian snack manufacturer .
Gruevski savors big win in Macedonian vote
" We should be united as a nation to eradicate terror from the soil of our country , " he added .
When asked , families usually say they survive only due to the loans and credits .
In communist @-@ era Serbia , before the introduction of the multiparty system , observance of religious holidays could represent political dissent .
The PKK said five of its militants were killed and two others injured , while Iraqi sources said the casualties included one female civilian .
Montenegro also expressed its full support for the Security Council and the HRC decisions on Libya .
" Russia will find a way to bring together nations that will stand up against the hegemony of America and the EU , " Nikolic told lawmakers Tuesday .
However , with increasing demand from women , the department of religious affairs began carrying out a project to increase space for women in mosques this year .
Blaga resignation a blow to Schengen hopes ?
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic arrived on Monday ( July 12th ) for an official visit to Macedonia .
It retains much of its original appearance , although it underwent repairs several times .
Indeed , wages may well grow more rapidly than forecast because of the impact of intense migration .
" Very soon , during the period of transition , Kosovo will have a ministry of defence , which will supervise the process of transforming the KPC into the KSF , " Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci explained to Southeast European Times .
Media in Albania have criticised the move , calling it a disservice to tourists and businesspeople who frequently travel to Macedonia .
" Imagine .
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt ( left ) and US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg hold a press conference at EUFOR Headquarters in Butmir , near Sarajevo , on Wednesday ( October 21st ) . [ Getty Images ]
" They are aware the [ EU ] stagnation and financial turmoil is bringing reduced demand for goods and services in the region , which translates into less work , " Union of Chambers of Commerce Executive Director Mitko Aleksov told SETimes .
Jankovic is currently ranked third in the world , after losing to Marion Bartoli in the fourth round of the women 's singles at Wimbledon .
" It 's not rational to blame the markets for bad behavior . "
Neighbouring Syria poses what may be the toughest puzzle yet .
Cvetkovic expressed satisfaction with the government 's co @-@ operation with the OSCE mission and voiced support for Greece 's priorities as chairman of the 56 @-@ nation organisation .
The grenades are " used to kill people during an assault , " he said , describing peaceful protests and armed attacks against international forces as two entirely different things .
" This will not bring anything good to society , " Koludrovic told Globus .
I believe they do their best to maintain the reputation of their agency . "
Turkey has entered into a deep political crisis , following the Constitutional Court 's ruling earlier this month against amendments pioneered by the Islamist rooted ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) to allow headscarves at universities .
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Realistically , this award should truly bring some positive changes in my work .
Developing countries would be hit hard and emerging markets would not be spared , either , despite the brighter growth picture there , according to the French financier .
Culture and Sports : Albania honours Italian singer
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They pledged to work together to resolve the long @-@ standing dispute over the territories in the Aegean , although they remain far apart on the means to be used in this effort .
The fine point negotiations are still under way , but all parties involved praise the effort as a contribution to the advancement of free media and freedom of speech .
" The referendum was successful , " North Mitrovica Mayor Krstimir Pantic told SETimes .
" I think we should reach a bargain which will not be so hard for us , but which will give morally and financial satisfaction to the Dubrovnik area , " Krivokapic said .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 31 / 05 / 11
Vukcevic also accused Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha of " ordering secret services to destroy documents and evidence on missing Serbs and trafficking of their organs . "
Rasmussen also urged all parties to continue the Kosovo @-@ Serbia dialogue and to restrain from violence .
Turkey 's Karsan is a finalist to build the taxi of the future for New York City .
Ascribing the deaths to interethnic fighting , it denies strongly that the killings constituted genocide .
But will Kosovo actually seek OIC membership ?
The report noted much @-@ needed reforms ahead of the municipal vote virtually have been stalled by squabbling between the main two parties .
It criticised the EU for allowing Serbia to move forward on the accession path despite its failure to hand over former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague .
Balkan scholars , intellectuals and governmental officials will participate in a February seminar on Persian cultural heritage in the region in Tirana , Press TV reported on January 2nd .
Bosnian authorities declared a state of emergency for the eastern towns of Bijeljina , Visegrad and Zvornik along the Drina River , which forms the country 's natural border with Serbia , where more than 1,400 people from the town of Loznica have reportedly been evacuated .
A fierce public debate has been waging for months over the legislation , which was eventually adopted by parliament .
However , instead of a political consensus , the new constitution has widened the gap between the ruling parties and the opposition , which advocated closer relations with Serbia .
Shortly before the signing ceremony , the Kremlin distributed a statement , warning that new START treaty could be derailed if the US beefed up missile @-@ defence systems in a way that poses a significant threat to Russia .
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Cyprus , which was ranked 24th among the 35 world destinations that attracted the highest numbers of EU visitors in 2008 , was not among the 28 most cited nations this year .
By Anna Wood for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 20 / 07 / 11
" You have to look at the institutions behind this terror organisation , " the Anatolian News Agency quoted the general as saying .
The increase , she added , indicates that gender inequality for educated women in Turkey is on the wane .
Despite a good yield from the 2010 tourist season revenue , Croatia still faces a 2 billion euro budget deficit , prompting speculation about IMF intervention .
The original version of the plan , first proposed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy last year , envisioned that only some of the 27 member nations would be involved in the EU @-@ funded initiative , which prompted criticism .
A potential withdrawal of Greek banks from the Romanian market will not have a serious impact on the local banking sector , according to the US @-@ based financial company JP Morgan .
The Kosovo Police Service may get a Serbian contingent . [ Getty Images ]
An attack on a Turkish army outpost left 17 soldiers dead on October 3rd , and an ambush of a bus carrying police in Diyarbakir killed five police officers on October 8th , generating huge public pressure on the government and military .
Tools and organs of press and broadcast have to abide to these norms themselves and they also have the duty and responsibility to lead , warn and remind the society accordingly , " it said .
Croatia and Slovenia failed to make any progress towards resolving their long @-@ standing border dispute during their prime ministers ' meeting on Tuesday .
The second stage of the plot allegedly involved a number of assassinations .
Tahiri has told Kosovo media that the idea is acceptable because it would amount to an accord between two sovereign states and is accordance with the Kosovo Constitution .
The validation comes after judges in Romania 's highest court Monday unanimously rejected the Social Democrat Party 's ( PSD ) complaint concerning alleged fraud committed during the December 6th presidential runoff .
In February 1997 , the government founded the National Roma Office as part of the National Minorities Department .
Serbia is hoping to be recognised as an official EU candidate and possibly to be given a starting date for its membership talks with the Union during Poland 's tenure at the helm of the 27 @-@ nation bloc , which end on December 31st .
The group volunteers are mostly fathers trying to take a more active role in their child 's upbringing after a divorce or separation .
" There can be no forced solution of the Kosovo status issue . "
If they opt to live together with the Kurdish community , agreement and a solution are possible .
" Certainly those are unfortunate remarks and they 're not at all helpful , " said US State Department spokesman Tom Casey .
Albania is suffering from chronic debts in the sector .
It is a February morning in Belgrade .
The European Council has already started discussing details of the blueprint , presented by the EC on March 3rd .
The problem is just as serious elsewhere in the region .
Dzombic said the IMF recommended that all austerity measures from 2010 should remain in place for next year , and that prudent public finance management should continue .
Doctors and teachers now receive about 400 euros per month .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu ( left ) and his Romanian counterpart , Cristian Diaconescu , speak to reporters Friday ( July 3rd ) . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
Garana explained that tourism -- the world 's third largest industry -- is a key driver for economic recovery which makes it all the more important to set ambitious goals .
Microsoft founder Bill Gates is expected to visit Romania . [ Getty Images ]
Most influential media fail to obey professional standards and ethical principles .
Nearly a decade ago , in an attempt to gain financial security , Kosovo adopted the euro as its currency .
" I gave everything I had and got nothing from it .
The charges -- pressed by prosecutors in the town of Murska Sobota -- against former General Vlado Trifunovic and his subordinate , Colonel Berislav Popov , stem from the JNA 's intervention in Slovenia after it declared independence from Yugoslavia on June 25th 1991 .
" You can almost feel the indifference ... it is like they really do not care if the project will receive the money or not , " Novi List quoted one foreign diplomat as saying .
ECB executive board member Lorenzo Bini Smaghi said the new programme would help make macro- and micro @-@ prudential supervisory institutions in the EU hopeful nations aware of the current EU response to the global recession .
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That challenge was highlighted by the absence at the inauguration of Boris Tadic of Serbia .
The announcement came a day after German energy company RWE AG withdrew its 3 billion @-@ euro bid to build the plant .
Efforts are under way to determine the exact date and content of the negotiations . ( Zaman , AFP , Hurriyet - 07 / 11 / 10 )
At a meeting with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn in Brussels on Friday ( June 27th ) , High Representative to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Miroslav Lajcak said that despite significant progress in BiH over the past month , " important challenges lie ahead to enable a full transition from OHR to EUSR [ EU special representative ] . " Lajcak also briefed the Political and Security Committee , the EU 's foreign policy body , on the situation in BiH .
Unavailability of the documents , he added , was a factor in a recent International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) ruling that acquitted Serbia of direct responsibility for the genocide at Srebrenica .
In reality , the Serbian Church is more interested in advancing its own interests than in specific political affiliations .
Popovic also said that Kostunica , on coming to power and taking up the post of prime minister after Djindjic 's death , put a stop to all reforms , including Djindjic 's new concept of Serbia in Europe .
His warning followed Saturday 's parliamentary elections in Kosovo , which the Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) won with 34 % of the vote .
" Turkish @-@ American relations are deeply rooted and built on common values , " he said .
Bajramovic later called prison his " university of life , " saying he learned to read and write there too .
Within two years , every Albanian citizen will have a new passport -- rendering the current passports obsolete .
The Balkans and the Black Sea " have always been a sphere of our special interests , " Putin later told reporters .
Career diplomat Stefan Tafrov , who served as Bulgaria 's ambassador to the UN from 2001 to 2006 , urged officials to draw the needed lessons .
" I don 't believe it will be inevitable , but it will be a step towards visa liberalisation , " she said .
In men 's volleyball , the Serbian squad lost to Poland , 1 @-@ 3 .
I think the countries of the region should inform the EC regarding the impacts of the closure on power capacities and , as a result , on economic development . "
Many Croats seems disinterested with the whole process .
The centre has ambitious plans within the Kosovo framework and reality .
" They told me that they will search the Ministry and the Police .
Southeast European Times : The upcoming elections are the first to be conducted by the Kosovo authorities .
By Drazen Remikovic and Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka , Sarajevo , and Belgrade -- 10 / 03 / 12
After failing to agree on a specific scheme for increasing the Fund 's firepower , the G20 leaders only vowed that they would " ensure the IMF continues to have resources to play its systemic role to the benefit of its whole membership . "
Serbia 's Social @-@ Economic Council presented its study , " The Effects of Privatisation in Serbia , " and concluded the results of the privatisation have been devastating despite netting 2.6 billion euro .
Kosovo authorities have pledged to use force , if needed , to stop Serbia from conducting an election in its borders .
" The sexual approach towards women , especially if she is a foreigner , is dominant , and it is difficult to deal with it . "
SETimes : Do you co @-@ operate with Albania and Macedonia in these cases , and in general , in cases related to organised crime at a regional level ?
Refurbishing and modernisation of toll stations will begin in mid @-@ 2012 , while the entire highway will be completed by 2016 .
The numbers so far suggest that target may be in range .
Macedonia will need to push ahead with the required changes in order to receive an invitation for membership at next year 's NATO summit .
" Croatia has good prospects of progress but also plenty of work ahead , for instance , on judicial and public administration reform and in the fight against corruption , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said after talks with Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic .
Businessmen from the two countries identified construction and the energy sector as fields of mutual interest for co @-@ operation .
Ruecker also noted changes in the field and the formation of Kosovo institutions .
Zarzuri explains that he left his home and job in a bakery towards the end of July and has been in Turkey for about a month .
The Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe originated as a comprehensive conflict prevention strategy that was launched by the international community in the late 1990s .
The nine year rule of the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) and the ongoing Ergenekon and Balyoz ( Sledgehammer ) trials have divided the country into two camps -- one arguing Turkey is undergoing a democratic transformation and the other maintaining the country is sliding towards dictatorship .
As campaigning in Serbia winds down , voters are polarised between the far @-@ right Serbian Radical Party and the coalition around President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party .
We hope there will be positive signals , " Belgian Ambassador Marc Michielsen , who 's country tholds the current EU presidency , said .
Stoev 's murder and Stefanov 's assault , it added , " have served as reminders of the risks " for those who defy such pressure .
Former foreign minister and current chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Affairs Antonio Milososki was the head of the Macedonian team in the case against Greece .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis reviews the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony in Moscow on Monday ( December 17th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Russian officials , however , told him their country would recognise an independent Kosovo only after Belgrade does .
He was arrested in Belgrade , where he had been living under the false identity of Dragan Dabic .
Stanishev and the leaders of the other two parties in Bulgaria 's three @-@ way governing coalition promised a day after the report 's issuance to adopt a plan containing measures Sofia will implement by the EC 's next comprehensive assessment .
Mesut Gul , a Kurdish student from Adiyaman in southeastern Turkey , finds that articulating his Kurdish interests and identity " is easier on the internet , at least for now . "
Before becoming president , he was a political science professor at Sts . Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje .
" The crux of the issue is the definition of terrorism within the law and not one letter of these laws have been changed .
Meanwhile , tourists and locals benefited from an increase in housing -- the Olympiad bequeathed 2,850 apartments and several hotels to the city .
SETimes : How would you describe Fajront Republika and the reason for its popularity ?
His team at the Centre for Managing Crisis in Skopje established the programme after conducting two years of research .
After the signing , Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said he expects the new company to earn annual revenues of around 1 billion euros from car exports and to attract new foreign investors .
In general , launching the KSF is viewed not only as key to the establishment of sovereignty , but as vital to the new country 's hopes of integration .
Conducting a valid census of any population can be a tricky and expensive proposition .
The Macedonian Education Ministry has signed a Memo of Understanding with Switzerland to include environmental education in the local school system .
" We have been talking about this lack for many years , but there is still a lot of work to be done , " he told SETimes .
" By participating in such missions , Serbia will prove that , after years of clashes in the Balkans , it is no longer a country that needs help in preserving peace , but rather a country capable of contributing to establishing global peace , " Kostic told SETimes .
NATO turns camp over to Macedonian army
GDP growth stands to suffer .
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The new government has also to make sure it won 't go beyond the deficit target that is likely to be set , since it is an election year .
US Army officers ( right , left ) train Macedonian military police officers ( centre ) on taking position and quickly aiming their AK @-@ 47 assault rifles , during a joint exercise in the military training area Krivolak in September .
Karzai highlighted the importance of the Croatian military presence in Afghanistan and praised the soldiers .
During a marathon debate on dissolving parliament , however , the opposition Social Democrats charged that Gruevski was turning his back on the allies and opting instead for a domestic political battle .
Technically still part of Serbia , Kosovo has been under UN administration since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict in the province .
Amid football fever around the globe , Glisic found a moment to speak with SETimes .
( Reuters , AP , UK Press Association , Sofia News Agency , Betanews , Xinhua , Eurostat - 07 / 02 / 11 )
The award @-@ winning band maNga will represent Turkey at Eurovision . [ Getty Images ]
If the Nuremberg practice were followed , all the formations during the war should have been declared criminal formations .
Estimates indicate that this year 's tourism income will be 620m euros -- about 1 % more than in 2009 .
I 've also included some recipes for the food I learned to cook with the honey my bees produced , to try to convey some of the strong tastes that flavoured my experience .
In all , nearly 200 border police officers and customs workers are under investigation for alleged corruption and smuggling .
Spasenovski explained his leaving by saying it was in compliance with an agreement between the prime minister and the leader of his Socialist Party of Macedonia .
This decision comes in power the day of its approval and makes invalid all other decisions on this issue , " the new motion reads .
Opposition favoured in Bulgarian vote
But now , she stays home and cooks , and is very careful at the market , replacing fresh meat with frozen goods .
Lots of pain was endured in the Ottoman territories during the break @-@ up of the empire , " Istanbul @-@ based daily Hurriyet quoted him as adding .
The EBRD announced on February 27th that it extended a 10m @-@ euro loan to Erste & Steiermarkische S @-@ Leasing , Croatia 's biggest leasing company , to support micro businesses in the country .
They do stuff so they 're not really stuck in what the Greek @-@ Greek , the traditional idea of the Greek is .
" Many come from KFOR during the weekends , " said café co- owner Ilir Halili .
Towards the end of the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH , Mandic left the country and settled in Belgrade .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 28 / 03 / 11
Kosovo 's Public Broadcaster is working to become a full member of the European Broadcaster Union , a move that would allow participation in the Eurovision contest .
" Through this gesture , I want to give hopes to the new generation of politicians , " the PDL deputy leader explained .
But I think that it is deeply irresponsible to imagine that the Council is not going to proceed and try and tackle this issue because it is a source of ferment , certainly within the region , and quite clear that this is the last piece in the Balkans jigsaw . "
" We still claim that there is no evidence that a criminal act of terrorism took place .
Belgrade playwright Miodrag Ilic won the Branislav Nusic Award for his latest play , " Jeretik . "
In addition , zero sum games are becoming common , especially during periods of rapid and frantic change , as adjustment costs vary enormously among countries .
Brammertz will also visit Croatia for meetings with government and judicial officials .
SETimes : What has been your experience with Fenerbahce Ulker so far ?
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski presents the new government 's priorities in parliament . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
A higher VAT would raise prices and severely affect already struggling consumers .
A weak exchange rate imposes real hardship on Serbia 's citizens , companies and government .
Departing for New York to attend the session on Sunday , Sejdiu told reporters he would seek the Security Council 's backing for Kosovo independence .
An EU mission intended to take over from UNMIK has been hampered by international disagreement .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 10 / 09 / 07
During an official two @-@ day visit to Zagreb , US President George W. Bush praised Croatian reforms and congratulated the country on the invitation it received to join NATO at the Alliance 's summit in Bucharest .
The plane was among dozens deployed to fight wildfires that have ravaged parts of Greece , mostly near Athens .
Despite Romania 's announced exit from the recession earlier this year and a record economic growth of 4.4 % during the third quarter , the public is far from feeling the effects of an economic come back .
Sociologist Arberie Gashi says rightly or wrongly , society 's attitude towards the private universities is understandable .
US pharmaceutical giant , Pfizer , and Croatia 's Genera Research sign a patent rights contract . [ Getty Images ]
The number is troubling since a lack of new faces in politics can render a country 's decision @-@ making stagnant .
Belgrade 's draft resolution could be on the agenda of the General Assembly 's fall session .
Built as a Yugoslav naval ship in Genoa , Italy in 1938 , the 117m @-@ long vessel was seized by the Germans in 1943 .
The government is predicting solid GDP growth this year . [ Getty Images ]
Meshkov 's visit is at the invitation of the Macedonian @-@ Australian Humanitarian Organisation .
Bloggers call on others to rectify the situation .
A wave of protest rose in Bulgaria and Romania last week , after the two countries signed the so @-@ called Anti @-@ Counterfeit Trade Agreement ( ACTA ) that aims to combat counterfeit goods , generic medicines and copyright infringements on the internet .
" Serbia allocates 500m euros a year for Kosovo , but I 'm not sure that the money is the best spent , " he said .
Late US President John F. Kennedy 's phrase " crisis represents a danger and an opportunity " is an apt description for Macedonia 's outlook for 2008 as the country continues down the path towards Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , awaits the status decision for Kosovo and aims to further its economic stability .
The week @-@ long event has brought together over 700 business representatives from all over the world to discuss opportunities for partnership and investment .
" I am not part of the latest projects , but I hope they bring results , and not be part of media campaigns , as has happened several times in the last years , when UNMIK did nothing to change the unstable status quo in the north , " Hysa told SETimes .
BiH elections generally in line with international standards
The US Department of State welcomed Monday 's announcement .
Marko Jaksic , a representative of the opposition Democratic Party of Serbia , described the agreement with KFOR as a " betrayal of Kosovo Serbs . "
European Parliament urges all EU nations to recognise Kosovo
The five @-@ day event will feature ten long and two short French @-@ language films .
It begins with a morning prayer , followed by a visit to the graves of ancestors .
Bulgaria 's Agriculture Ministry allocated 2m euros to fund the centre , tasked to reverse the decline in agrarian science and improve the competitiveness of local agriculture .
Bin Laden died during a raid by US forces on a compound in Abbottabad , about 100km north of the Pakistani capital of Islamabad , US President Obama announced in a statement from the White House late Sunday ( May 1st ) .
The agency revised the outlook from stable to negative .
Western Europeans are now buying apartments , especially those along the southern coast in Vlora and Saranda .
Romania races to protect city from floods
The Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances began in Ohrid , Macedonia , on Sunday ( July 6th ) .
Also in diplomatic news : Serbia and Macedonia sign a readmission agreement .
" Thus there would be enough time to formulate a strong budget for 2007 , followed by reconsideration of priorities in the financing of expenses , " the mission said in its report .
Every day , banks receive around 1,500 applications to register an e @-@ banking account .
The idea for common Eurobonds has been rejected by German Chancellor Angela Merkel , who reiterated her opposition to it on Wednesday .
The election is crucial to Macedonia 's chances of joining the EU .
Although prosecutors eventually decided not to file any charges against Atanasiu , Basescu refuses to revoke the suspension order .
Bralic : Turkey is important for bringing peace and stability to the region and beyond .
The IMF urged the government to avoid any further salary increases in the public sector prior to the November municipal elections .
Kosovo Security Studies Professor Abdullah Hasani told SETimes that uncertainty about the exact numbers makes it difficult for authorities to act effectively .
The US Embassy in Pristina also condemned the attack .
The Bulgarian foreign ministry said Sofia expects " EU home affairs ministers ... to take into consideration the will of the EP and prepare a decision on the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen within the timeframe recommended by the Parliament . "
But turnout , estimated at 25.5 % , was well below the required 50 % threshold and the results will not stand .
Barricades hurt the local population the most by blocking every normal economic and social activity , KFOR Commander General Erhard Drews tells SETimes .
Tariceanu assured him that the project , which is opposed by Greenpeace and other environmental watchdogs , " will be carried out if all international and European environmental criteria " are met .
However , a sticking point is the part of the draft law requiring applicants not to have owned property in the last 12 months or not to have " alienated " property six months prior to submitting an application .
The international horse @-@ jumping competition " September Cup @-@ Skopje 2007 " was held in Macedonia at the weekend .
Such illustrative reminders of the medical consequences of smoking will differ , alternately depicting cancerous lungs , blocked arteries or decayed teeth .
The World Conservation Union Programme Office for Southeast Europe presented its new project on the development of a network of eco @-@ villages in Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro and Serbia , during a workshop held in Zabljak , Montenegro .
In addition , the practise of disputing the territorial integrity of BiH and the existence of the country 's entities must stop , it said .
Turkey 's hopes are for more than a good Olympic performance -- a solid performance will reflect well on the country as a whole .
Florin Ciornei , head of the political department of the newspaper Evenimentul Zilei , sees pros and cons .
Greece 's football team roars back for its first @-@ ever World Cup victory , regaining confidence as it heads nto its match with Argentina .
And indeed , late last year , the government announced that it will pass a law on the cancellation of unnecessary agencies , councils and funds .
The international rating agency Standard & Poor 's said the market @-@ friendly outcome of Turkey 's elections could boost the country 's creditworthiness .
Turkey 's trilateral diplomacy brings tangible results .
SETimes : At what stage now is the customs and taxes issue between Kosovo and Albania ?
EU calls for quick formation of new Serbian government
Kosovo , Macedonia and Serbia have experienced modest improvement in their democratic development , a watchdog group says in its latest report .
It lost 72 @-@ 59 to the Spanish team , led by Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers .
Romanian EU commissioner Leonard Orban , in charge of EU 's multilingualism policies , described the report as " a serious signal , " adding that Bulgaria 's sanctions should indicate the " enormous risks " Romania faces if it fails to fight corruption more vigorously .
Europe had been cultivating better ties in the hope of luring Syria away from its longstanding ally , Iran .
The trial against Hadzic is scheduled to open on October 16th 2012 .
Over 83 million Muslims celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan in the Balkans .
Polls conducted ahead of Sunday 's ( October 23rd ) presidential election have shown Bulgaria 's conservative former Regional Development Minister Rosen Plevneliev as the most likely winner .
Serbia 's Special Prosecutor for Organised Crime Miljko Radovanovic said the law 's first target would be members of the so @-@ called Zemun gang , convicted of the March 2003 assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic and numerous other crimes .
In the new RS government , out of 16 ministries , five ministerial seats went to women -- a significant improvement from only two women ministers previously .
However , officials now acknowledge that more precise statistical data is needed to draft a comprehensive strategy for agricultural development .
On June 10th 1999 , NATO forces took control as Milosevic capitulated .
The problem cannot be solved overnight and will never be solved completely .
" Handing over Mladic , the work on this case is not over .
But there are a lot of things left to be done , not only because EU requires them , but also because Croatia should achieve them for the country 's own good .
First Data International , a global leader in electronic commerce and payments services , has opened an office in Zagreb , and expects to serve Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Besides religious books , the library kept scientific works on topics such as mathematics and astronomy .
" There is still prejudice among the public and scepticism among the professionals , as well as a lack of knowledge and skills in this area , " Strinic says .
Online magazine Inspire , believed to be produced by al @-@ Qaeda members in the AQAP , promised in its latest edition that there would be an upcoming article apparently written by Awlaki called " Targeting the Populations of Countries That Are at War With the Muslims . "
Sources in the Greek foreign ministry blamed the most recent delays on " foot @-@ dragging " by the new government in Sofia .
Thaci told the conference that the event represented the beginning of a new phase of development and that authorities in Pristina will co @-@ operate with international donors when it comes to spending the money .
A report published by the Turkish Statistical Institute on Monday showed that GDP growth for the fourth quarter last year was 5.2 % year on year , much higher than an earlier projection of 4.3 % for the last three months of 2006 and 0.4 % higher than the 4.8 % rise in the third quarter .
In its quest to impeach Basescu , the opposition was able to take advantage of a protracted quarrel between the president and Prime Minister Calin Popescu Taricieanu .
Aldo Bumci , a Democratic Party MP who is in charge of media relations for Basha 's campaign , struck a similar note in comments to SETimes .
A group of filmmakers from several countries are joining efforts to create six short films as part of the " Do Not Forget Me -- Istanbul " project dedicated to the Turkish city as the 2010 European Capital of Culture .
For Ekrem San , a 32 @-@ year @-@ old entrepreneur from Izmir , Gaddafi 's death raises different challenges .
Only 14 % of the planned budget for capital investment was spent .
The Czech Republic , Hungary , Poland and Slovakia voiced support Friday ( September 12th ) for Croatia 's bid to join the EU .
Any progress by Bosnia and Herzegovina towards European integration hinges on political harmony , Directorate for European Integration in Bosnia and Herzegovina chief Nevenka Savic tells SETimes .
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" I don 't have a degree , except for a nine @-@ month hairdressing course and that 's about it .
It moves on to Belgrade , Budapest , Bratislava and Vienna through 2010 .
So far , the first phase of the programme has drawn 22,534 people from different age groups and professional backgrounds .
Bulgaria prepaid around 230m euros of outstanding debt to the IMF , completing its liabilities to the Fund .
IT investments per person in Serbia were 62 euros last year .
The meeting was dubbed " Southeast Europe 's European Perspective in Challenging Times -- Confronting the Economic and Energy Crisis . "
Under the coalition deal signed between the PSD and PDL , however , it was agreed that the post should be held by the Social Democrats .
Kosovo has 150,000 users of illegal mobile networks , according to two licenced mobile operators , Vala and IPKO .
The declaration also called on Belgrade " to support further efforts towards the consolidation of peace and stability in Kosovo " and said both Serbia and Kosovo should " take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the EU @-@ facilitated dialogue between them . " ( NATO website , Radio Free Europe - 20 / 11 / 10 )
Kosovo 's many cultural monuments originated in the Middle Ages when Serbian ruler Stefan Nemanja ( 1166 @-@ 1199 ) united the divided lands and laid the foundation for a prosperous medieval state .
Montenegrin ruling coalition 's break up raises questions
The event features television productions from 23 countries .
Ekrem Eddy Guzeldere , from the European Stability Initiative , says Burkay 's influence on Kurdish policies remains to be seen , and finds it difficult to imagine Burkay joining forces with the DTK .
Cyprus ( 89.6 ) , Croatia ( 70.0 ) , Greece ( 69.7 ) and Turkey ( 63.5 ) were the countries in the region scoring best on government effectiveness .
" The BDP , or its successors and affiliates , will have to affirm that they and the Kurdish demands are not a threat to the unity and stability of the Turkish state in order for the Kurds to make future progress on the political front , " Natali told SETimes .
The top @-@ billed guests mainly will be playing there , while other performers will be featured at the Hard Rock .
" The hydropower potential of Zhur represents about 43 % of Kosovo 's total capacity , but it will not be the only one .
Kosovo is also mentioned as an important point for the transit of heroin from Turkey and Afghanistan to Western Europe , as well as a small , but growing producer of drugs .
So far , this hasn 't happened .
What major challenges are you facing at this point ?
" They didn 't even see that they only function because the high representative enforces them with his power . "
In a study by Vesna Baltazarevic , author of " Mobbing : Communication on Four Legs , " more than 60 % of respondents said that mobbing had made them dissatisfied with their jobs and affected their motivation .
Librescu and his students were in classroom on the second floor at Virginia Tech 's Norris Hall when the gunman , identified as Cho Seung @-@ Hui , a 23 @-@ year @-@ old South Korean student , began his rampage next door .
Turin 2006 was the only Winter Olympics in which athletes from Serbia @-@ Montenegro participated on the same team .
" Close your eyes and imagine being amidst the green of olives , lemon and orange trees and their coolness , while the magic of the blue sea spreads before your eyes ; the scent fills your lungs .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor and her Slovenian counterpart Borut Pahor reached an agreement Friday ( September 11th ) on how to proceed in the ongoing border dispute between the two countries , opening the doors to Croatia 's EU accession bid .
In another sign of tentative progress , some journalists in Serbia and Kosovo , as well as officials like Pajaziti , see more than simple ethnic hatred as a motive for the turmoil and are beginning to note the self @-@ interest of both Serbian and Albanian crime rings in prolonging it .
Grand Mufti of Sarajevo Mustafa Efendija Ceric rejected such accusations , referring to a community resolution dating back to the 1990s conflict .
The collected biowaste is taken to Envitec 's Waste Recycling and Composting plant at Ano Liosia , western Attica , where it undergoes treatment before producing high quality fertiliser .
The exhibition will continue until June 6th .
The Romanian government will also face a no @-@ confidence vote next week .
In an embarrassing twist , Kilicdaroglu was unable to vote since he failed to register .
He says that by hosting the anti @-@ Assad regime conference on its territory , Ankara is sending a message of support to the opposition , even on a diplomatic level .
In theory , Albania 's anti @-@ smoking legislation is among the strictest in Europe , but activists say implementation has been far from adequate .
For Germany , he said , it means annulment of Serbian institutions in northern Kosovo .
Fila added that Hadzic would not appeal the decision on his extradition to The Hague .
Although I think as speaker of parliament he should suggest MPs give up their immunity so that investigations can be independent , " Bytyci told SETimes .
" The two countries are moving their political relationship to the next level of co @-@ operation that goes beyond the military @-@ intelligence @-@ security issues that -- until now -- characterised bilateral relations for the most part , " he added .
Romania seeks to uphold rich Olympic tradition in Beijing
Belgrade 's privileged relations with Banja Luka have also created difficulties for students in the region who want to study at Serbian universities .
It was only the second time a Macedonian president has used this power .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski announced the plan at a press conference Wednesday ( January 24th ) .
The recently renewed push by several Bosnian Croat parties for the creation of a third , Croat entity in BiH reflects " the overall division of the society , " according to Inzko .
Everything falls into its own place in art .
Albanian NGOs , who were also scheduled to protest , saw their presence as provocation and clashed with them , injuring eight .
Brammertz is in Belgrade this week to assess the situation .
Diplomatic Diary : Croatian , Turkish foreign ministers meet
This is the second such operation aimed at combating so @-@ called small corruption , which -- despite the name -- makes sizable profits .
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The protest left nearly 50 people injured , including 36 officers .
" The EU is able to function without Bosnia and Herzegovina but what will the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina be without the EU , " High Representative to BiH Valentin Inzko asked . [ OHR ]
The project is designed to improve tumour screening and diagnosis for Albanian women .
Past winners include Denmark , Kenya , Honduras , Brazil and Venezuela .
Eleven members of the gang were arrested .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 19 / 09 / 11
It operates between Aracinovo and Vaksince , and poses a danger to EUROFOR troops because of its ability to deploy mines and other heavy weaponry against armoured vehicles and helicopters .
The government has also announced it has invested 12m euros in the renovation of psychiatric hospitals and plans to build new institutions .
However , some say the agreement is making things more difficult -- financially .
To start with , it plans to organise a campaign to promote energy conservation .
Since 2003 , it had received a significant amount of its funding through a monthly fee paid by Kosovo citizens .
IMF warns of economic instability ahead
The area also has been earmarked for a new football stadium , and some argue that placing the mosque so close to the organised violence of Greek football is unwise .
And it 's highly unlikely the country will disintegrate peacefully . "
According to reports , the explosion occurred near the café @-@ bar Sekiraqa .
The capital 's first Lego exhibition attracts 30,000 visitors .
It found the web is most popular among young people aged between 15 and 24 , with 72 % using it .
Day four , June 11th
Claiming that a company owns the property is a frequent tactic used to avoid paying taxes , according to Krasimir Stefanov , head of the National Revenue Agency ( NRA ) .
Newborn deaths spark debate on Turkey 's health system
" In the forthcoming months , a World Bosniak Congress will be formed as an umbrella organisation of all Bosniaks in the world , which will ... seek representation at the UN based on the Jewish World Congress model , " Zukorlic said .
So far , the bloodshed seen elsewhere in Syria has not come to al @-@ Qamishli .
It captures the most important events of 2007 through the eyes of the best photo journalists .
Armagedon is miffed .
Their plans are to open an office in the US Silicon Valley in December , in an effort to tap the lucrative market of international tenders .
The resolution urged that EULEX be given a clear mandate , the resources and high @-@ level political support it needed to carry out its " extraordinarily complex and important role " in investigating the charges .
The enmity NATO and EULEX show require most determined steps by Serbia in the direction of asking EULEX to immediately leave Kosovo , and to establish again the UN mission which only has such mandate per UN Resolution 1244 , " it said .
Nearly 9,000 troops of the 245,000 @-@ strong German Army are taking part in NATO , EU , or UN @-@ led operations .
Polls suggest Montenegro 's ruling Democratic Party of Socialists ( DPS ) is likely to win the weekend elections . [ Getty Images ]
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 03 / 01 / 11
Along with the job of the high representative comes the so @-@ called Bonn Powers , which include the right to dismiss any local official who violates the BiH Constitution and the Dayton Peace Accord .
By contrast , Albanians this time around will likely be choosing from among four coalitions -- those headed by the SP and the ruling Democratic Party , as well as a left @-@ wing grouping headed by Ilir Meta of the Socialist Movement for Integration and a right @-@ wing grouping headed by Movement for National Development leader Dash Shehi .
" How many will be ready ... and how many meet the preliminary criteria to make their offer for this project ... will be seen by the end of February , when we expect the documents stating the investors ' interest in Kosova e Re , " the energy ministry reported .
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Bliznakov reiterated Bulgaria 's full support for Macedonia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration aspirations .
Vesna Bjelakovic , 50 , is a doctor .
" Good co @-@ operation with parents is imperative , " Staljonic adds .
Also in business : Bulgaria 's Lukeoil refinery imposes a moratorium on fuel prices for a month , and the building of the biggest electricity generation complex is underway in Romania .
It was performed in English by Brajic with lyrics by Edin @-@ Dino Saran , Ulvija Tanovic and Brajic .
The Turkish film " Takva -- A Man 's Fear of God " was shown at the 57th Berlin Film Festival on Monday ( February 12th ) .
Not all welcome the emerging trend .
In fact , only sheep from Gora was served at the royal table at the time .
Citizens of Macedonia can get it at the border .
Only 35 % of those surveyed agreed that NATO is essential for their country 's security , compared to 44 % last year and 53 % in 2004 .
A binding target of 10 % for biofuels in passenger vehicles by 2020 has been set .
Macedonian pharmaceutical company Alkaloid launched a 9m @-@ euro project Wednesday ( February 20th ) to build the Institute for Research and Quality Control of Medicines .
Zenica and KazTransGas plan a 25 @-@ 75 split of the joint venture .
The new iPhone hits shelves Friday .
Cypriot religious leaders met for the first time since 1974 during a visit by the president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe , aimed at promoting dialogue between the two communities on the divided island .
Besides messages of co @-@ existence , good relations and tolerance in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Banja Luka , Camdzic also reminded Bosnian authorities and Republiks Srpska leaders not to forget Ferhadija .
April 3rd -- The UN Security Council begins discussing the Ahtisaari plan , which is accepted by Albanian leaders but rejected by Belgrade .
Greek Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas . [ Getty Images ]
Rejecting claims by Bosnian Serb politicians who accuse Ankara of pro @-@ Muslim bias , the Turkish president said his country is interested in BiH as a whole .
This situation can not continue , " he told SETimes .
Opposition leaders , meanwhile , are refusing to recognise the results in Podgorica due to what they claim are " a significant number of complaints " about the voting process .
Rights groups agree that a legal framework for the protection of animals is slowly taking hold in Serbia .
Gul , who began his six @-@ day visit to the United States on Monday , called for greater US co @-@ operation .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 23 / 12 / 08
WASHINGTON , United States / NICOSIA , Cyprus -- US State Department spokesperson Philip Crowley on Friday ( April 2nd ) hailed progress made in the Cypriot reunification talks and promised Washington 's support for a " just and lasting " settlement .
But numerous international attempts to foster a compromise among leaders of the main political parties over the past few years have failed , largely due to the Bosnian Serbs opposition to any move that could spell the end of RS as an entity , or reduce its level of autonomy .
Each time , the Minister of Citizen Protection promised an investigation -- reiterated again after the assault on Lolos -- but no one has been prosecuted for any alleged violence against journalists , or demonstrators , despite video and photographic evidence .
High Representatives in BiH
The director decided to create the village a few years ago while making the film Life Is a Miracle in western Serbia .
The party state mentality dies slowly -- both Democrats and Socialists along with smaller parties still publish their own dailies .
Economy ministers and state secretaries of Croatia , Italy , Romania , Serbia and Slovenia voiced their support for the Pan @-@ European Pipeline ( PEOP ) in a declaration signed in Zagreb on April 3rd .
Delays in the Kosovo status process could undermine everything the UN has sought to accomplish in the province , UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon warned on Wednesday ( October 3rd ) .
SETimes : Serbian media have reported on possible customs @-@ related discussions at the Kosovo @-@ Serbia border .
Sarajevo hosted the forum from April 6th to 8th . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
" The policy of the EU is clear , " Solana said on Tuesday .
In all , 11 performances were presented during the event .
Meanwhile , efforts to attract a strategic Western investor for the Belene project , which would further increase Bulgaria 's energy dependence on Russia , also failed .
The two allegedly made various insulting remarks about Talat on their Facebook pages .
" Of course , everybody hopes we will make it through the first round , but we need to be realistic , " Olgica Nikolic , a sports journalist with the daily Danas , told SETimes .
" Local elections of Serbia in Kosovo would be illegal based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244 , " he wrote in response to a letter by Serbia 's Minister for Kosovo , Slobodan Samardzic , that disclosed Belgrade 's plans to hold elections in Kosovo .
Kosovo has only two public universities , though the government has promise that more will open in the years ahead .
Greek security forces arrested approximately 8,000 illegal immigrants in 2005 on the country 's eastern land and the sea borders .
Activists , meanwhile , sought to draw attention to a Council of Europe @-@ sponsored antidiscrimination campaign called Different but Equal .
Vlatko Stefanovski and Stefan Milenkovic , acclaimed as one of the leading guitar and violin duos in the Balkans , were among the musical luminaries .
Alexander Ivanko , spokesman for UNMIK , said the mission opposed dividing Kosovo .
Many of us have relatives there and this would make it easier . "
Similar concerns arose in Romania , where state @-@ regulated gas prices rose by 12.5 % on Tuesday , while those of electricity rose by 4.4 % .
Albania 's parliament passed a bill allowing consumers to buy their electricity off the state grid .
He said the area is believed to hold around 2.5 % of the world 's copper reserves .
There are an estimated 1.3 billion euros -- budget surplus , privatisation money and money in the Pensions Trust -- directly impacted by the crisis .
" If the UN resolution asks the European Union to do something ... we will be ready to do it , " EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Thursday , after the first session of an informal two @-@ day meeting of the bloc 's defence ministers in the German city of Wiesbaden .
He added that the ministry does not know yet what the actual wind energy capacity [ of the new plant ] will be , and how far energy production will go towards meeting the EU 's quota .
Gjonbalaj : There are some states that have expressed interest in working with NATO and the Republic of Kosovo authorities in providing services in our high air space .
The investigation into the case was launched in October 2010 , when the Judicial Police Task Force in the Spanish coastal town of Tarragona -- about 100km south of Barcelona -- spotted a criminal group dealing drugs on an international level .
He added that he sees plenty of room for co @-@ operation in Serbia 's booming weapons and military industry , and noted that the Military Academy in Belgrade will be open to Macedonian cadets .
His speech divides two worlds : a Romania of landmarks , still unaccomplished , and a Romania devoid of content , a country still at the gates of the East where nothing is done at ease , " Pruteanu @-@ Isacescu said .
The only potential problems lie in relations with BiH , changes to the Dayton Peace Accord and the constitutional reconstruction of BiH , which has to take place .
The recitals took place on a bridge over the Crn Drim River . [ Getty Images ]
One villager , Ivica Mujic , told how he and the others were forced to enter a minefield , where he was seriously injured .
Speaking at the press conference with Djankov , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said that , in view of the size of the gap , it would be wrong for Sofia to file the application .
Erdogan also reproached Germany for its " big mistake " in not inviting him or other Turkish officials to take part in celebrations marking the EU 's 50th anniversary in late March .
By adopting it , Croatia took another step towards meeting EU standards , as 112 is the official , bloc @-@ wide emergency number .
Monday 's proposal , which must be approved formally by the EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament before it enters into force on January 1st 2011 , has two aims , the EC said .
The Hague trial of former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski lasted a year . [ Getty Images ]
" We highly appreciate your recognition of our dignity , " he wrote to Obama .
Cetin is now conducting a series of informal talks with other prominent figures on the centre left and right , including former Prime Minister Mesut Yılmaz and former President Suleyman Demirel .
Stojkovski 's mission is to raise public awareness , attract sponsors and raise funds to help those with special needs in Macedonia .
About 250 films from 60 countries were screened during the event , from May 26th to June 3rd , in Moscow .
Ankara has also warned international oil and gas companies that it will not tolerate erosion of its interests in the eastern Mediterranean .
The competition was founded and conducted by Spanish tenor Placido Domingo .
Ivanov issued a statement lamenting Sejdiu 's decision .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Qatar 's Sheikh Amir Hamad bin Khalifa al @-@ Thani agree on a joint panel .
Turkey is the most vulnerable to potential Eurozone shocks , the financial services company Standard and Poor 's ( S & P ) said on Wednesday ( February 29th ) announcing the results of a new index that assesses the impact of disruptions in capital inflows on emerging European economies .
Several killed , arrested as Macedonian police hunt militants
SIE decided to declassify the " measures plan " at the request of another RFE director , Nestor Ratesh , who is writing a book about former Romanian dissidents who fell prey to Securitate plots .
Now , he says , only a few are coming .
The process for opening a business in Republika Srpska will be simplified . [ Getty Images ]
It has already been deemed bigger in scale and negative effect on the economy than the forced suspension of flights in the wake of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington when US airspace was closed for three days .
Twenty years ago , when Albania emerged from decades of communism , it was one of the region 's most severely centralised state economies , lacking market and competition principles .
Bashkohu explains there are simply not enough places where Muslims , the overwhelming majority in Pristina , can pray .
Montenegro and Croatia have signed an agreement on mutual extradition of people suspected of organised crime and corruption .
Science and Technology : Albanian waters reveal ship remains
Pristina 's mayor : open to change
Ties between the two Kurdish populations means unrest in Syria could have a serious effect in Turkey .
Mungiu : First of all , we must finish the other movies in the series called " Memories of the Golden Age " and that will probably take us about one year .
Tadic also assured the 15 @-@ nation body that his country " will not resort to violence and war . "
His statement came during a visit to Washington , where he held talks with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice .
Turkey 's blocking of websites raises doubts about freedom of expression
Conference planners aim to revitalise research and provide opportunities for international projects , said Professor Adnan Tercan from Hacettepe University .
Bamir Topi was sworn in as president of Albania on Tuesday ( July 24th ) .
Despite the decline in events , countries must be diligent in their fight against terrorism .
During UN @-@ brokered talks this year , Serbia has insisted that the most it would accept is " substantial autonomy . "
The protocol expanded Turkey 's customs union accord with the EU to all the bloc 's members , including Cyprus .
The film tells the story of a musician , a woman and a middle @-@ aged man who travel together to Istanbul .
One potential point of contention is Russia 's stringent opposition to the NATO decision to deploy an anti @-@ ballistic missile system , which includes the forward based radar on Turkish territory .
Between 1990 and 1993 , at least eight Roma were killed and many others seriously wounded during outburst of collective violence , according to a report released by the European Center for Roma Rights .
" Kosovo Albanians will be able to move freely on the territory of Serbia , and the Serbs -- with the Serbian documents -- will not have that kind of freedom of movement .
Finally , 16 police officers and three customs officers were busted in a raid at the Kjafasan border crossing with Albania .
According to Kosovo analyst Ilir Dugolli , however , the Georgia and Kosovo cases are completely different .
Vetevendosje represents a strong opposition in the parliament , but it has also been influential in spreading its views on the street .
UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker presented his regular three @-@ month report on the province at the meeting , also attended by Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku .
Schools , universities , municipalities and NGOs will be able to apply for financing .
People in BiH had to pay 222 euros for a public service , while those in Serbia paid 349 euros , and those in Croatia and Montenegro -- 410 euros and 480 euros , respectively .
It will become effective on January 1st .
They discovered a Celtic necropolis containing 18 tombs .
This Sunday ( June 7th ) , Greeks will vote for their representatives at the European Parliament in Strasbourg .
Whereas the eurozone exit scenario , carried by the online edition of Der Spiegel on Friday , was quickly eviscerated , continuing speculation of a possible debt restructuring -- including extension of the loan repayment period , renegotiation of interest rates , and the ominous " haircut " of state bonds -- simmered in the international press .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 24 / 04 / 09
Among other steps , it calls on policymakers to focus on developing human capital and to take action to avoid energy shortages .
More than 800 suspects were initially implicated , with reported links in seven countries , rocking Greek football . Profits from bets placed on the games were estimated at untold millions of euros , with 13 million said to have bet on one match alone , Kathimerini reported .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha faces criticism for his " euphoric " economic growth figures . [ Getty Images ]
She thinks most about the economic situation , energy shortages and the possibility of EULEX 's failure .
At the same time , however , Tadic stressed his commitment to a peaceful resolution of the issue .
Turkey 's Pamuk calls for greater freedom of expression
We also want to move to a higher level of relations with Bosnia @-@ Herzegovina , keeping in mind also the latest decision of the Albanian government to open an embassy in Sarajevo and to be represented there in the ambassadorial level .
" The revoking decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals is in favour of my client . "
" Turkish intelligence and politicians should do their best to prevent the Assad regime from killing innocent people before protesters become more aggressive , " he urged , adding that democracy in Syria " is one of our main national interests . "
In what can be hailed as a breakthrough in the judicial reform process , the Macedonian government and the opposition agreed last week on the law governing the office of the public prosecutor -- a topic that has been plagued with differences in opinion .
As peoples , Macedonians and Albanians have never fought before and should never in the future .
In the daily newspaper Politika , which carries the Christmas epistle of Patriarch Irenej , reader comments are numerous .
Sarajevo explores Art of Love
The ICJ advisory opinion " has had a positive response in Kosovo and the region and this should be a good case that Pristina and Belgrade to promote dialogue given the background of European integration on both sides , " he said .
Since the EU has not yet pressured Slovenia to make similar modifications , European tourists will continue to pay 35 euros for using as little as 22km of Slovenian highways .
A survey by Mergermarket found private @-@ equity experts predicting that " emerging Europe " -- with Poland and Romania at the forefront -- would top Asia , Russia and South America in attracting Western investment .
The programme started in 2008 and caught the eye of officials after 4,300 people created work for themselves based on market demand .
" It makes the rich richer and the poor poorer .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic called the EC report " good news " that will significantly shorten the country 's EU candidate status . [ Getty Images ]
" There is a certain risk due to the fact that most of the leaders of North Kosovo Serbs are not under the control of the Belgrade government and that is what I see as a biggest challenge in this moment , " he told SETimes .
Although opposed to the province 's expected secession , Moscow is not planning to follow suit by imposing sanctions against it or the EU , Lavrov indicated on Wednesday .
Hundreds of people from southern Serbia and northern Macedonia have sought asylum in EU countries , especially Belgium and Sweden , since the beginning of the year .
Interethnic tensions simmer in Romanian villages
Lieberman said that Israel is interested in investing in Montenegro 's n tourism industry .
But the Assad regime 's bloody @-@ handedness in the face of the Arab Spring has shattered efforts at rapprochement .
She said the United Kingdom wants to see Albania on its way to the EU , but cautioned that progress is needed in the rule of law and the development of democratic institutions .
The Assad regime in Syria provides Iran with a critical connection to the Arab world .
Veljovic also said that the crackdown was " only just beginning , " that surveillance had been in progress since March , and that all those found to be involved in corruption will be arrested .
The dialogue is part of one EU policy with the overall aim to promote co @-@ operation , achieve progress on the path to Europe and improve the lives of the people .
The tribunal could be a positive step within the frames of what we have here , " Bezlov concluded .
It is better to support them with constructive criticism rather than simply looking down on them , " CNN Turk TV commentator Ali Saydam said .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 26 / 07 / 10
NATO peacekeepers say they have hard evidence that the March 17th riots there were orchestrated by Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
The strike ended on April 4th when police union representatives and the cantonal government reached an agreement to postpone the application of the federal law until later in the year .
Also this week : Albania hosts the International Festival of Theatre , and Serbia again wins the Balkan Youth Women Volleyball Championship .
He also thanked Croatian , Albanian and Macedonian soldiers for serving in Afghanistan , and Albanian and Macedonian troops for serving in Iraq .
Authorities hope revenues from the sector will help in overcoming the large state deficit caused by the global financial mess .
" The government did not take any measure and now we are suffering the consequences of their lack of knowledge , manipulation of reality , and their inaction , " Cani told SETimes .
EULEX was present in the gates together with Kosovo police and customs officers .
Nevertheless , a number of AKP @-@ run municipalities have banned alcoholic beverages from municipality @-@ operated restaurants and cafes , and alcohol licenses for private enterprises are reportedly becoming harder to obtain in some areas .
The ruling party , meanwhile , is accusing the opposition of trying to bring down the government .
" It was my dream to play for a team like Manchester United , " Januzaj said .
Former generals ' trial expected to test Croatian judiciary
The rebranding effort " is not happening consciously and intentionally " in Serbia , he said , but nevertheless the positive impact is clear .
These include lowering tolls and vehicle registration fees , or charging trucks less for staying in clearance terminals .
The idea fell through , however , amid revelations that M & A had been planning a takeover for months .
" It organises different events , even teaching the Macedonian language to the younger generation . "
Among Macedonians , 48 % believe that the EU has the greatest positive influence on the domestic economy and 25 % see the bloc 's least positive influence as being on inflation and housing .
" Relations between Croatia and Montenegro should overcome the recent events between the two countries , which we have difficulty forgetting but cannot live in , " Sanader said .
She received 26,000 euros in compensation .
It is difficult to determine the exact number of juvenile marriages in Turkey as many go unreported or are unofficial " imam " ( religious ) ceremonies .
The Croatian oil and gas company INA has taken out a 741m @-@ euro syndicated loan , according to an official announcement from the Zagreb Stock Exchange .
The court ruling , however , may not be enough to relieve the plight of small businesses floundering at a time of worldwide economic crisis .
US , Russia make a new START in arms reduction
However , the logistics must be adapted to adhere to each country 's legal standards .
The failure of the two sides to reach agreement on that issue led to numerous delays of a final decision on the venture .
Bribery comes with a cost , said Bakouris , who earlier told SKAI TV that , " In some cases , the laws actually condone graft , " because there are unclear regulations and loopholes that allow violators to escape punishment .
On Sunday , police officer Osama Awedan joined the other two claimants , who insist the accusations against them are false .
To counteract that alleged effort , it has loosened its accreditation rules .
They served not only as a possible defence for enemy attacks , but also as a constant reminder of the country 's dictatorship .
This 55 @-@ year @-@ old farmer lives in the village of Brnica , 6km west of Pristina .
" We should welcome mutual respect and avoid statements that are negative and should not be a part of our dialogue , " Turk said after the February 1st meeting .
Kabashi : Organised crime and corruption .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 21 / 11 / 07
" I hope people will find out the truth .
Before the ban , the AKP had come under fire for not providing enough details about the process .
Sasha Jelaca , a 25 @-@ year @-@ old unemployed mechanical engineer , is typical of those seeking MSC assistance .
The Interior Ministry says it has other actions planned to target corruption .
When Seselj surrendered to The Hague tribunal in February 2003 , the party had 300,000 voters , analyst Slavisa Orlovic told Belgrade @-@ based B92 on Sunday , noting that the SRS has won the backing of " another million " voters since Nikolic took over .
Although there are obstacles , the government remains hopeful .
Germany will take over the rotating six @-@ month EU presidency from Finland on Monday ( January 1st ) , seven years after it last held the reins of the then much smaller bloc .
Thaci is scheduled to meet with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana , Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer .
" This has been decided . "
Fajon : We see good messages in the reports , but there are many concerns .
On Tuesday ( May 31st ) , media quoted a blog by the former head of the economic unit at the International Civilian Office ( ICO ) , Andrea Capusella , where he said that Kosovo 's programme with the IMF is off track , describing it as a failure for the country .
Bank of Albania Governor Adrian Fullani urged the government Wednesday ( June 30th ) to be careful when applying for loans and managing the budget deficit .
Corruption scandals against Croatia 's ruling HDZ party shook the country 's political landscape .
This means liberalising the sector for would @-@ be investors .
Also , Kosovo has good potential to attract investors in the energy and agriculture sectors , " Konushefci told SETimes .
The ICJ will weigh in on whether last year 's independence declaration by Kosovo was in accordance with international law . [ ICJ ]
Lead actors Halit Ergenc ( left ) and Berguzar Korel married in 2009 . [ Fanpop.com ]
Belgium , Bulgaria , Germany , Greece , Italy , Japan , San Marino ( an independent enclave in central Italy with a population less than 30,000 ) , Spain and Sweden have all developed official policies to promote childbirth due to low birth rates .
Virwani said the project is already attracting interest from some of his biggest clients , such as IBM and Hewlett @-@ Packard .
Do they ever get upset ?
He said the notoriously business @-@ unfriendly government is trying yet again to change that image and implement serious reforms .
Dodik , the RS prime minister , has been repeatedly threatening since 2006 to call an independence referendum or -- more recently -- to end his entity 's co @-@ operation with the federal institutions .
While having substantially declined since1998 , the level of poverty among children in Southeast Europe ( SEE ) and the Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS ) is still too high , according to a new UNICEF study , released on Wednesday ( October 18th ) .
Interior ministry data shows that the most frequent occurrence in human trafficking is sexual exploitation .
Still , many doubt the potential impact of a new ministry will be felt any time soon .
The municipal chiefs will retain their jobs for another six months , despite the election boycott .
The European Parliament and EU Council of Ministers adopted legislation this summer on censuses for member countries and candidate countries like BiH .
Today our relations are enhanced by our common future in the larger Euro @-@ Atlantic family .
New Turkish government pledges to speed up EU reforms
Asim Spahic from the Dosta ! citizen 's movement -- famous for their demonstrations in Sarajevo every weekend -- said co @-@ operation with GROZD is a good way to strengthen the civic sector .
According to Save the Children regional director for South @-@ East Europe Dragan Strinic , foster parenting in Serbia is at a higher level than in neighbouring countries .
" I am innocent . "
Differences of opinion between Washington and Belgrade should not stand in the way of a " solution to the practical problems of Kosovo citizens , " he said .
The letter is a first step towards implementing a contract for the purchase of eight , $ 580m aircrafts from Airbus , signed in 1998 during Slobodan Milosevic 's regime .
The goal of the parallel talks would be to better extend a hand towards the Serb community in Kosovo .
Kurti criticises the current political leaders , who he says will manipulate the elections and lack a culture of responsibility .
According to Aleksandar Radic , an analyst specialising in military and political issues , the root of the crisis is clear .
In response , the government says it plans to adopt the amendments via a two @-@ phase parliamentary procedure .
The state administration reforms will not only need to meet expectations in Brussels , but also at home , where much of the public is frustrated with the system .
Serbian Minister for Kosovo and Metohija Goran Bogdanovic said the investigation into the Marty allegations will require the protection of witnesses in Kosovo , since the CoE rapporteur said he had put together the report mainly based on statements by Albanian witnesses .
Cyprus 's legal obligation to maintain dual pricing in euros and Cypriot pounds ended on January 1st , one year after the accession of Cyprus to the eurozone , the Financial Mirror reported on January 2nd .
Although the president 's role is mostly symbolic , the race had been widely heralded as a referendum on Serbia 's future course .
" Ex soldiers are mostly unemployed , without a high opinion of themselves , have huge existential problems and are additionaly burdened by post @-@ war health issues .
More than 600,000 faithful followers , state and church officials attended the service .
Vukcevic explained that the admissions policy has not changed for years and admissions officers do not factor in the students ' job prospects .
Banja Luka Security and Protection Faculty Professor Predrag Ceranic told SETimes that joint police work is an excellent form of co @-@ operation , given that criminals are adapting and reorganising regionally to outsmart the police .
Mytaher Haskuka , head of the Policy Team that presented the poll data , suggested that while some of the trends can be attributed to seasonal variations , the level of change in some areas suggest that real changes are being registered and monitored across the population .
Bilan , 26 , was representing his country in the competition for the second time in three years .
SETimes : What is your agenda for the next four years as an MP ?
In 2009 , it will be up to voters to answer that question .
They hope he will help turn around the recent deterioration in BiH 's political climate , and set the country back on track towards integration .
" Our deputies in the Kosovo Assembly will seek to have a date before Christmas this year set for the proclamation of independence , as well as to inform the international community about this , " ORA party leader and member of Pristina 's Unity Team , Veton Surroi , a said at a meeting of the Trilateral Commission .
Lawmakers from Macedonia 's ruling parties voted on Monday ( August 20th ) to strip former Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski of his immunity from prosecution .
" Most people had a better life then , " she says , pointing to the growing income gap among citizens , one of Europe 's widest .
He visited the tomb of Sultan Murat near Pristina and inaugurated the Yunus Emre Cultural Centre to promote Turkish culture .
" Transparency could be made only according to the Constitution .
Kastrati : Our relations with KFOR are excellent .
It is especially important that our Orthodox neighbours are with us because we must respect and look after one another , " she told SETimes .
Arrests deal blow to Serbia 's organised crime , but may not eliminate it
A percentage of the commodities ended up in Germany .
The only question is whether they are placed in the box for obtaining a date or in a box for obtaining candidacy , " former Serbian Ambassador to Germany Ognjen Pribicevic told SETimes .
So I 'm very happy to be here and I love you , " said Madonna .
The data suggest that a lower tax rate has also driven neighbouring companies to Bulgaria .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 12 / 12 / 11
Serbian Justice Minister Snezana Malovic said on Sunday ( January 17th ) that 21 financial investigations against 208 organised crime suspects have been launched since the law allowing the measures went into effect in March .
He began his musical career in 1993 and had won several awards by 1999 when he met singer Galina Kurdova , who performs under the name Galya .
Serbian Minister of Education and Science Zarko Obradovic tells SETimes he believes that in Bujanovac , Presevo and Medvedja , much has been accomplished to improve Albanians ' access to education .
" For the people living there , it was the same as for us [ Kosovo Albanians ] in 1978 when I was posted in Tripoli .
Liridon Shala , from the Graniti Group in Pristina , imports various products from Albania .
While satisfied with the domestic security situation , he says risks are right next door .
After the report by Council of Europe Special Rapporteur Dick Marty on the trafficking in organs of Kosovo Serbs , there is a security threat posed by the reawakening of Albanian patriotism .
By Svetla Dimitrova in Sofia , Baris Yilmaz in Istanbul , Bojana Milovanovic in Belgrade , HK Tzanis in Athens , Nedjeljko Rudovic in Podgorica , Sami Neza in Tirana , Natasa Radic in Zagreb and Paul Ciocoiu in Bucharest for Southeast European Times -- 14 / 04 / 10
Another round of talks on Kosovo 's future is expected to open within weeks under EU @-@ US @-@ Russian supervision .
A later report by Reuters quoted a police official as saying that 13 Polish policemen had suffered non life @-@ threatening injuries during the riots in Mitrovica .
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) warned in its latest economic outlook report Tuesday ( October 18th ) that Eastern Europe is facing a bleak outlook amid the eurozone 's ongoing debt crisis .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 05 / 07 / 11
" We have accepted most of that proposal , with some minor suggestions , " Zeka said .
But Greek trade unions are opposing any new belt @-@ tightening measures on top of those already taken in recent months .
Aside from Turkey , Romania is the only other SEE nation to have improved its ranking .
( Reuters , AFP , AP , DPA , HINA , B92 - 15 / 10 / 08 ; Office of the High Representative -- 10 / 10 / 08 - 15 / 10 / 08 )
They will receive considerably less funding from the state budget .
According to the AP , prosecutors in Hamburg are investigating whether Kovtun may have illegally handled the radioactive material , which they believe was smuggled from Russia through Germany to Britain .
It only takes 40 minutes to travel from Tirana to one of the beaches near Durres , and three hours to reach southern Vlora .
There are clinics that have the necessary permits , yet do not report all abortions , " Dr Boris Vranes of the Institute of Gynaecology and Obstetrics told SETimes .
The company said it has already started feasibility research for the new centre .
Surveys suggest only 26 % of the public support NATO accession , with 35 % opposed and the rest undecided .
After talks with Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor in Zagreb , Fuele praised the country 's progress in its EU bid and its commitment to fighting corruption .
Diplomatic Diary : BiH faces " important challenges " for transition
The customers are often regulars with a keen eye .
" Yes ! " says association head Marin Bago .
Civil society , however , is impaired by the small number of representatives on the parliamentary committee .
So I think it was a good opportunity for people interested in this problem to confront the issues and to tackle it in three days ' time . "
The low level of trust Kosovars have in their leaders was all too evident .
" With a pre @-@ electoral joint platform signed by 500,000 citizens of BiH , we pressed political candidates to focus more on ordinary people 's needs , rather than personal fights among candidates , " said GROZD spokesperson Sevko Bajic .
Gordana Djukanovic , from the Serb Association of Families of Persons Kidnapped and Killed in Kosovo , tells SETimes that there are 512 Serbs and non @-@ Albanians in the missing persons list from Kosovo .
You have stated that you have contacts with them .
The state @-@ owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation ( TPAO ) is moving ahead with plans to explore oil and gas , initially on Turkey 's continental shelf along the Mediterranean coast .
" We found fossil remains in a few locations near Stamer , and more finds are expected , " said paleontologist Denis Geraads of the Man Evolution Laboratory , with the National Scientific Research Centre in Paris .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 02 / 06 / 11
" Greek society has reached its limits in taking in illegal immigrants , " Citizen Protection Minister Christos Papoutsis said in an interview with Greece 's semi @-@ official ANA @-@ MPA news agency .
More than 100 Croatian athletes will compete at the Summer Olympics , with medal prospects in swimming , the high jump , handball and water polo .
The embassy is located in the vicinity of the US , Turkish and Albanian embassies .
Serbian President Boris Tadic ( left ) listens to UN war crimes prosecutor Carla el Ponte during their meeting in Belgrade on Friday ( October 26th ) . [ Getty Images ]
A spectacular exhibition titled " The Divine Comedy " composed of 100 lithographs , 15 graphics , and other painted ceramics of eccentric Spanish artist Salvador Dali opened at Skopje 's Museum of Contemporary Art .
The Serbian parliament adopted the 2009 state budget on Monday ( December 29th ) an hour and a half before the deadline expired .
Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik has received several threats following last week 's International Court of Justice ruling that cleared Serbia of genocide in the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Bulgarian archeologist Georgi Kitov holds an ancient Thracian mask dating from the 4th century BC .It was discovered at the weekend near the village of Topolchene . [ Getty Images ]
" We look forward to the support of all parties and to the passage of the non @-@ discrimination law soon after the next session of parliament begins , " the group said in a statement .
A tender will be held to equip Macedonia 's first PET scan centre . [ File ]
The list has been forwarded to the police and the justice bodies .
Turkey 's economy grew by 8.5 % in 2011 , statistical office Turkstat data showed on Monday ( April 2nd ) .
" There are many Turkeys . "
After that , he will report to the UN on the level of commitment on the part of the Greek and Turkish Cypriots to resolving the issue .
Claiming that evidence has been destroyed and that authorities have refused to probe the suspected involvement of members of Turkish security forces in the murder plot , lawyers representing the Dink family have described the investigation as flawed .
Unlike past entries , this year 's song is characterised by its " Greekness " -- the lyrics will be sung in Greek with backing from traditional folk instruments , the daouli drum and Pontic lyra
SETimes : What about Albania ?
There was no single institution that would handle protection of citizens in cases of natural disasters .
Culture and Sports : Turkey hosts International Puppet Days
A paleontological find in Greece provides evidence that Neanderthals could travel tens of kilometres .
He said he expects the BiH Council of Ministers to be fully operational no later than the first week of February .
The territory north of Mitrovica to the Serbian border lacks a judiciary , while EULEX remains very limited , says a report drafted by the co @-@ ordinator of the strategy for the north , Ylber Hysa , and published by the daily Koha Ditore on Tuesday ( May 24th ) .
In its reports on the past elections , the SAO also described great discrepancies in party funding , where the amount reportedly donated did not match the amount spent .
" However , reinvigoration of fiscal and broader structural reforms is necessary to further reduce the deficit and achieve the critical mass of reforms needed to improve the business climate and pave the way for sustainable economic recovery . "
Kosovo furthers its attack on corruption by launching the Anti @-@ organised Crime Council on Wednesday .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 28 / 11 / 11
Cooper : No instant solution to north crisis
Many debates have concluded that the constitution has to be changed , allowing the next president to be elected by the citizens , not the politically divided parliament .
The three countries were praised for contributing to NATO operations , most notably the NATO @-@ led International Security Assistance Force ( ISAF ) in Afghanistan .
He says that they maintained low levels of trade to the EU so as not to lose the markets there .
SETimes : Do you see Kosovo and Albania as important future tourist destinations ?
The poll , conducted between mid @-@ January and mid @-@ February among 27,218 citizens from all the EU nations , found that 62 % did not know the date of EP elections in their country and that 53 % were simply not interested in the topic .
We need this door -- not only for Turkey 's energy security , but for Europe 's , as well , " he said .
After the overthrow of communism , large tracts of forestland were returned to private owners , many of whom decided to convert them to agricultural use .
As expected , Serbia 's political parties interpreted the EC decision differently .
All functions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should continue in the upcoming period with the same efficiency ; and this new process should lead to a close and efficient co @-@ operation and co @-@ ordination between the relevant parties , she said .
Mladic has been running from authorities since 2000 .
The system works by creating a map of the area based on movements and changes of the land , water and air , Oguz Gundogdu , of the university 's Geophysical Engineering Department , explained .
The focus now should be on issues that matter most to the citizens -- jobs , health services , and schools .
A total of 71 works from Picasso , Warhol , Clemente Bacon , Basquiat , Chagall , Mondrian and others are part of the private collection of Italy 's Francesco Martani and will be exhibited as part of a joint cultural season organised by Albania and Italy .
A recent Eurostat survey suggests that Bulgarians are at the bottom of computer literacy in the EU .
Specialists say the new law fits current Romanian social realities .
The 250m euros allocated for institution building , will focus particularly on civil society development , protection of the Serb and other minorities and strengthening the rule of law .
Also in diplomatic news : Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic was in Japan and Albania and China marked 60 years of diplomatic ties .
UEFA will monitor Serbia 's games over the next six months .
Serbia 's economy ministry said it expects foreign direct investment ( FDI ) to reach 1.85 billion euros this year .
European integration expert Alber Gashi told SETimes that both dialogue teams should reach an agreement on the insurance scheme .
Agreements give push to South Stream project
Pakistan and Turkey sealed three security agreements Friday ( March 30th ) , during Turkish Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu 's visit to Islamabad .
Winners will be awarded the funding needed to bring their ideas to fruition .
The PKK is blacklisted as a terrorist organisation by Turkey , the EU and the United States .
Turkey 's attitude towards its citizens of Kurdish origin has been limited and uneven , according to the EU .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 10 / 09 / 08
A new biometric passport . [ Reuters ]
" I hope these people didn 't have to sell them in despair because the sentimental value is more than the nominal value , " she said .
Not all parties in Serbia think that joining the EU is a good concept .
In two separate tenders , it plans to provide a total of 150,000 computers to boost information technology skills and promote computer @-@ based education .
The Alfios River Music and Eco Festival featuring popular Greek singers will be held in southern Greece from Wednesday ( August 6th ) to Sunday .
New Kosovo president Pacolli in hot spot
" [ The agreement ] is a positive move that marks the beginning of removing the barricades .
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak held talks with senior Turkish officials in Ankara on Sunday ( January 17th ) aimed at easing recent tensions between the two allies .
From 2001 to 2006 , Ischinger was Germany 's ambassador to the United States .
Austria , Belgium , Denmark , France , Germany , Greece , the Netherlands , Portugal and Spain also have said they will introduce quotas or other work @-@ permit systems .
Last year , only 80 % of investments were carried out .
The mosque is one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture in Albania .
The suspects were detained during operations Wednesday in Bursa and Istanbul , following tips that they were plotting attacks ahead of New Year 's Eve . ( Reuters , Hurriyet , Zaman , Anadolu news agency , Radio Free Europe , Telegraph - 30 / 12 / 10 )
" A solution can be reached only at talks , and it should be acceptable Kosovo authorities , Kosovo residents and Belgrade , " Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference Tuesday in Moscow .
NATO is still a sensitive topic among many Serbs , with right @-@ wing parties and nationalist organisations staunchly opposing closer ties with the Alliance .
She spent 14 years with the Jankovics in Belgrade 's Cukarica district under the name of Mila Jankovic .
Sambrakos : Yeah , it would be the most important day in the history of the world if every newspaper could write , even only once , what the journalists know but can 't or don 't want to prove about the " key people . "
The European Council decision on December 9th to postpone Serbia 's EU membership candidacy , conditioning it with further progress in relations with Kosovo , caused deep divisions in Serbia .
More than 600,000 concrete bunkers were built between 1950 and 1985 to protect the Stalinist regime .
We should be sure that in case some of this water solution leaks out , it won 't harm the environment ...
They have brought the money they saved in Greece and have started to invest in small businesses .
Both are strongholds of incumbent Prime Minister Hashim Thaci 's Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) and in both places , turnout was twice that of the average turnout .
Macedonia and Croatia signed an agreement on co @-@ operation in science , technology and education on February 2nd .
Police spokesman Veton Elshani said several patients at the Turkish Hospital had testified about improper treatment .
Bucharest plays down the consequences of granting citizenship to hundreds of thousands of Moldovans .
Kosovo 's Privatisation Agency announced its readiness to launch the privatisation process for the country 's only ski resort , Brezovica .
Because of the quarrel over the issue , the government withdrew a bill on property rights for foreigners that had been up for discussion during parliament 's spring session .
The probe is " ongoing , " said the spokesman , Nicholas Hawton , adding that it will take time , and a prosecutorial extension may be needed .
The status of Kosovo , the southern Serbian province that has been under UN administration since 1999 , will most likely be resolved after the elections .
Krassimir Avramov , considered by many a Jimmy Somerville sound @-@ alike , will represent Bulgaria in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow .
He described the possible Islamist rule as a " clear and present " danger for Turkey .
Some buildings are exempted from the measure including churches , buildings of exceptional architectural or historical significance , non @-@ permanent structures , industrial plants and labs .
Putin 's last such visit was in 2001 when he was president .
Croatia 's Marin Cilic successfully defended his title in India .
A report by the OneWorld Southeast Europe foundation on Wednesday cited a joint statement by more than 20 NGOs in Serbia , asking the public to reconsider their participation in the vote later this month .
The tournament ends on Sunday .
Kosovo Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj , who only had a name plate in front of him , but no " national symbols , " according to Serbian news agency Tanjug , stressed that the purpose of sending the ROSU force to the country 's north last month was not to disturb or attack citizens .
All the measures to encourage investments are eliminated , for example insurance , and just look at the damage on the fields caused by rain , " another Zrenjanin farmer , Vladimir Pernek told the daily Blic .
Croatians had been dreading the Progress Report , a fundamental document that examines reforms and achievements in the candidate countries , after their country 's latest rash of gangland @-@ style murders .
" It is in our interest , maybe more than in the municipalities ' interest , that this process is completed as soon as possible , " he added .
This will be Albania 's sixth Eurovision contest .
Kosovo visa liberalisation wins support
The Troika has been trying for two years to keep Greece from going under , in the face of protests , riots and strikes that brought down the previous government of Socialist leader George Papandreou .
" The government 's commission for the PTK privatisation decided to cancel the process and start a new one , " Beqaj told the press in Pristina .
For Croatia , the beginning of 2008 was marked with the inauguration of the new government -- the tenth since the country 's independence .
The reform process was prompted by the presidential crisis in late 2010 and early 2011 , which resulted in two successive heads of state - Fatmir Sejdiu and Behgjet Pacolli -- stepping down after being found in breach of the constitution .
Science and Technology : Belgrade hosts Environment for Europe conference
Extremist groups have resurfaced on both the Albanian and Serb sides , although the extent of the threat is not yet clear .
He added that other companies have also expressed their interest in transferring their funds from North Africa to Turkey .
George Maior was installed as the new director of domestic intelligence on Friday ( October 6th ) , following a vote by parliament .
He points out that lifting visa restrictions on countries to Turkey 's south and east makes it much easier for would @-@ be illegal migrants seeking to enter Europe via Turkey .
The number of millionaires in Bulgaria has skyrocketed over the past year , National Revenue Agency Director Krasimir Stefanov announced on Monday ( July 25th ) .
Noting Lebanon 's will to maintain good ties with the two countries , Siniora said his government was " ready to look at observations concerning the tribunal , on condition it is not emptied of its essence . "
Deinococcus radiodurans , discovered 50 years ago , can outlast extremely high exposures to heat ionising radiation .
On February 6th , about 1,000 Kurds joined a protest in Paris against the arrests of " important " PKK leaders .
The Democratic Party , the third party expected to pass the 10 % threshold in the general elections , has 55 women candidates with just eight placed in the first three positions .
We see Kosovo as our country and we would be very happy to see prejudices disappear , so we can all be known as Kosovars , " Qylanxhiu says .
Two countries that will surely not be part of this new pact are Britain and Hungary .
The government and Fiat will sign a new agreement on the joint venture for Zastava on November 10th , which would raise the level of investments .
Contradictory signals from the Serbian government have also been a factor , according to the Libyan journalist .
This is something Adnan Celik , a primary school teacher in the predominantly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir , is quick to emphasise .
Vjollca Mecaj , executive director of the Albanian Helsinki Committee , told SETimes that revising the immunity law is necessary because criminal prosecutions against deputies and ministers for illegal acts can 't be carried out .
After they won the European Championship , thousands came out to celebrate in public squares around Montenegro .
Macedonia , he said , honoured its part of the deal by delivering ESM to EVN and paying 22m euros when it was later determined that the balance reported initially was too low .
Only parties that pass a threshold of 5.88 % can enter the EP .
" Croatia currently spends 18 Terrawat hours of electricity annually .
There are currently 300 factory employees , with the number expected to surpass 500 .
The political scene and the system rely on social division among citizens , he added .
The voters say they hope the elections will help improve their quality of life .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan ( left ) and Greek counterpart Dora Bakoyannis address the media in Athens last week . [ Getty Images ]
Today Kosovo has a visible , rich array of Byzantine @-@ style Orthodox churches and monasteries dating from the Middle Ages .
They are Castel Film , located 40km from Bucharest in the village of Ciolpani , and Mediapro Studios , based in the town of Buftea .
" The government should delay discretionary expenditures ... that are not contracted or finished yet , " said Bank Governor Ardian Fullani . [ Getty Images ]
According to Misha and Branislav , the sport keeps young people away from drugs and alcohol .
That is where the importance of involvement in EU missions lies , " Miscevic added .
Babis Syriopoulos , a union member distributing stickers that read , " We do not owe , we do not sell , we do not pay , " explained to SETimes that the people of Greece were not responsible for the debt , and that it is not them who should pay for it .
" If Serbia wants to join the EU , they should have democratic , modern , pro @-@ European government that fully shares our values , " European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said on Thursday in Zagreb , urging the country 's reformist parties to pursue efforts to form a new government .
His appointment as the new high representative won support from a broad group of countries that make up the Peace Implementation Council for BiH ( PIC ) .
Bulgaria took the 56th position , ahead of Albania ( 76th ) and Serbia ( 78th ) .
Thaci expressed appreciation for US support .
The Turkish Foreign Ministry , meanwhile , called on Iraq to move against the PKK rebels on its territory .
In an interview with the Dnevni Avaz newspaper , Cuc warned that any slowdown in the global economy would also affect BiH , where the political situation is far from stable .
Bentler : KFOR has very good co @-@ operation with the neighbouring countries [ including ] the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , Albania , Montenegro , but also a very good technical co @-@ operation with Serbia , concerning the administrative boundary line .
She adds , " The Animal Wellbeing Law [ though ] imperfect , introduces practically revolutionary changes regarding the treatment of animals .
The Public Administration Ministry presented the complete database covering the whole territory of Kosovo , which was recorded earlier this year and in the end of 2008 .
" To reduce the deficit in a state enterprise , you either have to increase revenues or reduce costs , " the AP quoted him as saying .
" Turkey has been treating me very well .
Kosovo marked Poverty Eradication Week and the 60th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights through cultural events and legislation .
Who is then eligible is a matter regulated by the law .
Around the capital , Podgorica , construction and restoration of commercial buildings -- with offices , flats and luxury shops -- is a common sight , as is the remodeling and upgrading of personal residences .
With consensus nowhere in sight , the debate has now reached the government .
I am really glad to be one of the first ones to have succeeded on the international arena , but I would like to see more young Albanian players who live abroad choose the Albanian national team .
Journalist associations in Kosovo and abroad -- including the Committee for the Protection of Journalists , Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International -- have urged a thorough investigation .
In addition , all employees will receive a Christmas bonus of 64 euros .
He said the protocol will help standardise the industry , obliging carriers to respect regulations and removing illegal competitors from the market .
The head of the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund , Goran Loncar , also tried to reassure retirees .
Property tax wreaks havoc in Greece
The crowd marched along the city 's main boulevard , named for the former Communist dictator Tito , in solidarity with Ganic .
With Serbia facing a tight deadline to form a new government , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged the country 's pro @-@ reform parties on Tuesday ( May 8th ) to quickly reach a coalition deal .
Serb citizens overwhelmingly support the signing of their country 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU , according to a poll released on Wednesday ( April 30th ) .
" The Serbian police said , ' Do you see NATO ?
" Today they got even greater chance of building for themselves a strong and democratic future and international friends . "
I hope that someone will take responsibility for this disaster , " Pejovic told SETimes .
Their joint statement described the move as representing " a signal that the EU as a whole is willing to support Serbia 's aspirations towards Europe . "
Others , however , have stopped sending money altogether .
Bulgaria said on Wednesday ( July 18th ) it is sending an official request to Tripoli for the transfer of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor convicted of deliberately infecting more than 400 Libyan children with HIV .
The process was derailed in the 1990s , when a large number of cardiologists left Serbia .
I have not heard a single acceptable solution [ to the problem ] , " Novotny said .
The band represented Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2005 Eurovision contest .
The index is traded on the ISE under the KATLM ticker .
Another prerequisite is that the country must show that it is applying personal data protection and establish the Schengen Information System , a joint database established by member states .
Serbia needs 8,000 firefighters and we have only 3,000 , " Maric told SETimes .
He is optimistic that Kosovo will be a democratic and multi @-@ ethnic place , which will offer possibilities to all ethnic groups .
The period of Ottoman history is what it is , " Ukaj says .
The fallout from Mesic 's withdrawal from the party made him one of Tudjman 's strongest critics until the late president 's death .
Angry protestors trash EULEX vehicles in response to a proposed agreement with Serbia .
FDI in the first six months of this year was 889m euros , marking a significant drop from the same period last year . In 2006 , Serbian FDI reached 3.33 billion euros .
" But in the name of humanity we have to keep our door open , " he told SETimes , hoping the sitation in Syria will improve , allowing its citizens to return home . . "
Each sign of appreciation and solidarity shows that you are not alone , " said Mayor Ljubisa Simovic .
The new loan will support pavement rehabilitation , overlays and strengthening and ancillary work on the main and regional road network .
I really do not know what to do , " he said .
According to the Albanian daily Mapo , the Authority of Competition is conducting preliminary inquiries .
The decades @-@ old division of Cyprus is the biggest obstacle to strengthened co @-@ operation , and has also impacted Turkey 's bid to join the EU .
A statement issued after the ministers ' meeting in Luxembourg said they sought , by amending rules applying to trade and travel across the island 's " green line , " to enhance its " trade and economic integration . "
" We must know that NATO and the EU are the only pillars that are holding our survival .
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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou was awarded Germany 's Quadriga Prize for " Power of Veracity " in Berlin on Sunday ( October 3rd ) .
Croatia has grown into a popular tourist destination in the past ten years . [ Getty Images ]
There was one formal abstention .
Most alarming is the trade balance , as Kosovo is hardly producing anything .
Raluca Ioana van Staden took the award for best female inventor for a sensor that detects cancer at the molecular level .
" People were frustrated and often took to the streets to protest because no one seemed to heed our complaints . "
" Bosniaks have shown they do not care about RS interests and it all comes down to making RS weak .
It is not the first time that sign language interpreters have lost their jobs at HTV for unusual reasons .
The other scientists on her team are Basilis Boutsinas , Demosthenes Panagiotakos and Leo Kounis .
The Democrats fired back .
Statistical Office data shows that the country exported only 13 % of what it imported in 2010 .
His influence in the eastern provinces is huge , and he is credited by many for defending Osijek during the war .
Experiments elsewhere in Europe have had positive results , according to AFP .
" Violence is not an instrument to solve problems , " he said after a meeting with Mitrovica mayor Bajram Rexhepi .
PASOK octogenarian Karolos Papoulias is likely to win re @-@ election .
The event , organised annually in 40 European countries , started on Friday ( September 12th ) and ends on September 21st .
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Bulgaria may freeze Belene nuclear plant project
According to Nazan Moroglu , a lawyer with the Istanbul Bar Association , the number of women murders increased 1400 % between 2002 and 2009 .
In May last year it was catapulted from relative obscurity to the centre of international politics for its part in organizing the ill @-@ fated Freedom Flotilla that tried to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza .
" If writers , journalists or others are on trial for having links to terrorist organisations or coup @-@ plotters , these arrests have nothing to do with the government . "
After nearly two decades , the railway line between the capitals of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is reopening .
The transit of cigarettes through Montenegrin dates back to the 1990s , when the republic , as part of the state union with Serbia , was under sanction by the international community .
On the other hand , skeptics consider the arrangement a " catastrophic " move for the government of FBiH , which will have to keep patching airline losses with taxpayer money .
" We may say the scandal has a somewhat positive side , too : it shows the criminal investigation apparatus is doing its job , that the state fights back when it has to deal with such high profile corruption scandals , " Laura Stefan , anti @-@ corruption co @-@ ordinator with the Romanian Academical Society ( SAR ) , a leading think tank , told SETimes .
The DTP faces possible closure over its alleged links to the militant group .
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Nikolic launches hunger strike as protesters chide Serbian government
" Turkey can be an important player in trying to move Iran in that direction . "
At the time , the conservative New Democracy ( ND ) party had a razor @-@ thin majority in parliament and not enough votes to elect a new president .
Serbia a step closer to pre @-@ accession agreement with EU
If everything goes well , the final agreement between Croatia and Gazprom could be signed during the first quarter of 2010 .
The telecom serves 13 northern Greece municipalities , covering 1 million people .
It was especially sad , the spokeswoman said , because it occurred during the commemoration of the Katyn massacre .
" The Eurogroup as such is clearly emerging as the inner circle of the EU @-@ 27 , which was in fact decided by all 27 in the adoption of the Maastricht aquis , " he added .
" The unemployment situation in BiH is such that it is a big deal even if ten people lose their jobs , let alone 1,000 , " economic analyst and former Republika Srpska Finance Minister Svetlana Cenic told local media .
" The Parade , " written and directed by Srdjan Dragojevic , tells the story of a middle @-@ aged Serbian gangster who recruits a Croatia war veteran , a Bosnian Muslim and a Albanian from Kosovo to help protect a gay rights parade in Belgrade from extremists .
The Athens Classic Marathon is held in Greece .
The three @-@ day event is held under the auspices of President Gjorge Ivanov .
Turkish scientist Murat Dikmengil from the Trakya University School of Medicine developed a special needle and thread that will shorten heart surgeries and add to their success rates , the Anadolu news agency reported on June 21st .
The success of this conference -- involving the guarantor states ( Turkey , Greece and Britain ) and the EU -- will lead to a final settlement and a referendum for both sides by May , before the Greek Cypriots take the reins of the EU presidency .
" I am convinced that our friendship will continue to exist in the future , " Huskic said .
During talks , Tadic said that the recognition of Kosovo 's independence might create a precedent for future trouble in the Balkans .
The authorities have introduced various incentives , including preferential prices , priority connection of producers of electricity from RES to the power grid and obligatory purchase of electricity from such sources , to attract green energy investments .
" In these two decades , the Western Balkans have experienced a radical transformation .
SETimes correspondent Marina Stojanovvska spoke with the architects about the award and the design they chose to use .
Minister of Economy and Finance Ahmet Shala said on Wednesday ( October 1st ) that tax administration is an important issue for the government and pledged full support in the implementation of the project .
Life in Greece had become difficult .
Elections for municipal level heads are now underway , a move seen as part of Sekerinska 's efforts to consolidate the party .
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The party contends that their candidate , Mircea Geoana , lost by less than 1 % to incumbent Traian Basescu .
Every delay in roadwork means the revoking of a contract and higher costs due to price hikes in fuel , bitumen , steel , and other materials .
UN expert says Macedonia 's main religious communities too powerful
UN attempts to re @-@ unify the island repeatedly stalled , most recently in 2004 when the majority of Greek Cypriots voted against the Annan Plan .
He also addressed the National Press Club .
As it would be difficult for UNMIK and KFOR to prevent Kosovo Serbs from voting in the local elections , international officials indicate that if they do happen , the results of the poll would not be recognised .
Not only media anchors , but cameramen and technicians were fair game for future terrorist attacks , the group warned .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul stressed full EU membership for Turkey during his first @-@ ever meeting with French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy last week in Bucharest during the NATO summit .
Macedonians wave flags during a protest of the possible name change in Skopje last month . [ Getty Images ]
According to Security Studies professor Abdullah Hajdari , the action strengthens Pristina 's hand in the negotiations with Belgrade .
" We don 't think that what happened and is happening in Greece will affect Romania more than say , affecting [ Romanian ] exports here ... the Romanian economy , of course , is based greatly on exports , " he said , adding that Romania is expected to exit the crisis early this year .
Albania 's ministry of tourism , culture and sports launched a promotional video clip , broadcast throughout the day on the Euronews channel , local media reported on February 25th .
In May 2006 , a court in Ankara pronounced them not guilty on the first charge , and dropped the charge stemming from the controversial Article 301 in Turkey 's penal code , which penalises the public denigration of Turkishness or state authorities and institutions .
However , it also pointed out that Serbia should continue implementing systemic reforms and fight corruption .
Professor Stevo Pendarovski , of American College University in Skopje , said that in the post @-@ communism era , the Balkans has experienced serious problems with the " homegrown " extremists who fight for local causes .
The referendum doesn 't affect existing minarets in the country , or hinder Muslims from practicing their religion , however , many experts have spoken out against it , saying it violates religious freedoms .
" The period to come represents the next challenge for Kosovo , in which KFOR has its role in supporting the establishment of the Kosovo Security Force , " he said .
However , State Attorney Zagorka Dolovac denies claims that plea bargains " enable the rich to buy justice . "
" EXIT is a European meeting where we can hang out and relax to the rhythms of music from all over the world .
More than a month after the Albanian High Court acquitted him of corruption charges against him , Socialist Movement for Integration head Ilir Meta comments on his trial .
But Ramadan Ilazi , a Kosovo @-@ based analyst , took a different view , saying the situation is tense and has the potential to escalate .
The regional representatives gathered in Belgrade . [ Serbian government ]
He emphasised that RS authorities had never arrested or tried anyone for genocide or mass murder in BiH .
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences described her as a writer " who , with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose , depicts the landscape of the dispossessed . "
A neighbour of mine , a 16 @-@ year @-@ old boy , rushed to the fields to release his family 's horses .
It acknowledged the authorities ' efforts to deal with the problem by taking steps to prosecute a former prime minister , other senior government officials and heads of state @-@ owned enterprises suspected of involvement in graft .
Greek banks are now offering a new type of favourable credit for consumers who would like to lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle .
Under the deal , the exchange rate for the loans will be fixed at 5.80 kuna for one franc and will be valid for five years .
Though many take pride in the Islamisation of the ancient Byzantine capital , experts say the actual story is more complex .
Montenegrin soldiers began training for their upcoming deployment . [ Getty Images ]
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The authorities have identified two sectors -- the food industry and tourism -- as vital to the country 's development .
Whatever the details of the final constitution , Burhan Kuzu says it will be designed on the principle of expanding freedom : restrictions will be the exception , not the rule .
As part of the show in the Universal Hall before and after the contest , former Eurovision contestant and veteran Macedonian singer Karolina Gocheva held a mini concert .
For Slovenians , football definitely gained in importance , " Ljubljana native Marko Savic told SETimes , capturing the spirit that prevails among the team and its supporters .
Ankara has opposed the participation of Gaz de France ( GDF ) in the Nabucco pipeline project , which will facilitate the transport of natural gas from the Middle East and Central Asia to the EU via Turkey and the Balkans .
Currently , the UNDP 's Small Arms Control and Reduction Project in BiH ( SACBiH ) , established in early 2005 in co @-@ ordination with BiH authorities , is destroying some SALW at the Pretis factory outside Sarajevo .
The prison in Mitrovica houses nearly all the foreign inmates . [ Administration for Enforcement of Penal Sanctions ]
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" I am committed to finish the construction of Belene , so that by 2020 , when the reactors at the Kozloduy plant have to be decommissioned , Bulgaria is not left without a nuclear power plant , " Borisov said in an interview with Sofia @-@ based Nova television last week .
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Prized horses heading back to Croatia
Sent to Turkey initially in 1966 , Bertogli spent years working in a church in Izmir before coming to Antakya .
As the result , on Tuesday ( June 14th ) , the Serbian parliament adopted a law on financing political parties , which will make the activities and financing transparent and allow the public a look into their financial sources .
Plevneliev told reporters in early November that 30 illegal structures built in the area of the Iskar Dam near Sofia will be razed by the end of the year .
The case was never resolved , however .
Moreover , the attorney general will become part of the executive branch .
Manufacturers say they already spend enormous amounts to print the required written warnings and complain of the significant new expense they will incur in redesigning cigarette packs to accommodate the photos .
However , Kosovo Compromise project director Aleksandar Mitic believes that Belgrade will resume dialogue with Pristina next month considerably weakened after the agreement with KFOR .
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Maktouf 's sentence was up in June .
BiH is the only non @-@ EU member to have hosted the event .
Agriculture analyst Trajche Stojanov told SETimes the idea is praised on all sides , particularly the fact that the farmer 's genuine needs are expressed directly to those who need to hear them most , allowing for opportunities to address them most effectively .
A Syrian boy flashes a victory sign during protests against Syrian President Bashar al @-@ Assad at a refugee camp in Turkish border town of Yayladagi . [ Reuters ]
" These acts are against Kosovo independence , " Ceku said .
In June , Kurteshi wrote to the assembly , documenting the various obstacles preventing him from exercising Ombudsman 's independence .
They are expected to focus on bilateral relations and economic co @-@ operation .
The annual report on human rights in Serbia , published last year by the Committee for Human Rights , concluded that Belgrade 's policies towards BiH are inconsistent .
Lambros Grill Tavern , which has tables directly adjacent to the town 's beach , is particularly popular .
Each of them will thus hold a third of the equity of over 262,000 euros through the companies representing them .
The bishops also took a stand against announced changes in the Law on Residence and Domicile in Croatia .
" We heard a big bang ; there was a lot of smoke and damage . "
Police work in Bosnia and Herzegovina is frequently hampered . [ Getty Images ]
" It provides the EU and aspirant countries with a political and legal framework for mutual relations , which has contributed much to the stability of the region , " the Slovenian MEP said .
In reality , situations as those seen at CFR2 happen every day at public medical institutions in the country , " Evenimentul Zilei health editor Geta Roman told SETimes .
While the incumbent mayor will continue to lead Zagreb , other Croatian cities will have some new faces at the top .
The villages where witnesses reportedly spotted the gunmen are in an area given to Macedonia under a February 2001 border agreement between Skopje and Belgrade .
He submitted his list of 16 ministers at a special ceremony Thursday .
Such examples are numerous , where there are many visions and options -- sometimes dictated by various interests -- and an agreement cannot be reached .
The firm will look for oil and gas reserves in at least seven locations . In 2008 , NIS signed a $ 19.5m contract with Dragon Oil from the United Arab Emirates to arrange exploration of oil and gas deposits .
Business : Turkey launches first Landing Craft Tank military ship
" This move by the heads of municipalities in northern Kosovo can only diminish the state 's potential and does not benefit the interests of Serbs in [ Kosovo ] .
This would be the first such centre in Serbia and a unique scientific institution in the Balkans where visitors will be able learn about the Earth 's development through various expositions .
Diplomatic Diary : Germany 's Jung visits Kosovo , BiH
Turkey 's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu met Eroglu in the Turkish part of Nicosia on Saturday to discuss the results of the meeting .
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Pristina hosted " Rainbows of Pristina , " a children 's festival .
EC Vice President Franco Frattini met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev on Monday .
He said his country would not establish official relations with Taiwan and continues to oppose any form of independence for the East Asian island .
Police searched 17 properties belonging to him .
Shopping malls , crowded with people who queued up for hours to buy last minute gifts , are favourite places to spend money .
There are a few conditions that the winning bidder must meet .
The WHO sponsored a seminar attended by international experts with experience treating avian flu patients , Also this week : researchers plan to probe Lake Van sediment for climate data .
With some political wisdom , the oldest NATO and EU member state in the region can become a constructive champion of the " Balkans ' peace and stability project . "
A strike by Greek customs officials has blocked freight traffic at the Dojran and Medzitlija border crossings with Macedonia .
Milutinovic , 66 , served as Serbian president from December 1997 to December 2002 .
However , Serbian Soccer Association President Tomislav Karadzic said it would take a long time to get on the right track .
In an effort to open talks between Turkish officials and the Iraqi Kurds , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan 's chief foreign policy adviser , Ahmet Davudoğlu , and Turkish special envoy for Iraq Murat Özcelik met with Kurdish regional Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani in Baghdad at the beginning of this month .
However , a chief economist at BGC Partners , Ozgur Altug , doesn 't see view that as a special source of concern , because it was caused by a seasonal increase in food prices .
Russia 's representative in the troika , Alexander Botsan @-@ Kharchenko , conceded that prospects for a compromise are slim .
" By its changes , CIK made possible for the SNSD to take over two representatives of Croatian people from the town of Kotor Varos , and it gave them an opportunity to choose in the Council of People , " said Tomislav Tomljanovic of the HSS @-@ NHI .
The suspects stole a coin and a gold brooch in the shape of a winged sea horse from their own museum in Usak .
Implementing the NPAA will cost the government about 210m euros .
" It was a very emotional moment .
Tadic 's comments sparked a wave of criticism in the blogosphere .
Kosovo confirmed on Friday ( December 26th ) that it will impose a ban on imports of products from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) beginning on Thursday ( January 1st ) .
They highlighted the importance of the work of a co @-@ ordination group and two working sub @-@ groups , which will provide the required mechanisms for the continuation of the conference .
NGOs brighten up the holidays in BiH
Food vouchers , childcare and vacation money will be taxed at 16 % .
The United States , which has indicted him for his alleged role in the 1998 bombings of its embassies in East Africa , has offered a $ 25m reward for information leading directly to his capture or conviction .
Independent Journalists ' Association of Serbia Vice @-@ President Jelka Jovanovic said the law " opened the way for editorial censorship and journalistic auto @-@ censorship , especially given the atmosphere of fear created during the law 's adoption . "
Hamza acknowledges troubles at crossing points in the north affect the bottom line . [ Reuters ]
In Bosnia and Herzegovina , the employment rates of men and women are almost the same when comparing those earning the highest and lowest salaries .
Farmers from Vojvodina headed to Belgrade and blocked several roads near Pancevo , but were prevented by police from reaching the capital .
Experts say that requires a focus on developing strategies to address the issue .
But the shield would not cover NATO members Bulgaria , Greece , Romania and Turkey .
" We will catch it by the end of this year , " the Anadolu Agency quoted him as saying .
Debate erupted recently over the court 's review of the laws on lustration and internal affairs .
" This is an enormous bike group , emotionally charged ... We brought presents for the orphaned children , for this is also our humanitarian mission , " said Radevic .
Citing data released recently by Turkey 's Human Rights Association , Zaman reports the number of complaints dropped from 1,202 in 2003 to 678 last year .
Istanbul @-@ based evangelical pastor Carlos Madrigal told Reuters that the three were evangelical Protestants , whom he knew .
But shortages also mean a chance to gain market share over the long run .
The UN mission signed the trade pact on behalf of Kosovo in 2006 .
They say radiocarbon tests on wood taken from the structure prove it is around 4,800 years old .
In the other major cities -- with the exception of Constanta and Cluj @-@ Napoca -- no mayoral candidate won in the first round .
If the SDP wins the elections , Jurcic will become prime minister .
Serbia has won the Balkan Youth Women Volleyball Championship for the second year in a row , defeating Turkey 3 @-@ 1 .
Crvenkovski expressed concern that " almost half of the Roma people leave elementary school prematurely " but added , " I hope that this example will inspire other Roma pupils . "
Those findings , slated for the UN Security Council 's December 12th agenda , could be crucial to the continuation of Serbia 's European integration process .
In that case , he said , key decisions would have to be made by the outgoing administration , raising questions of legitimacy .
Greek Defence Minister Evangelos Meimarakis and his Serbian counterpart , Zoran Stankovic , sealed a defence agreement Thursday ( November 9th ) in Belgrade .
Announcing the deal , Bulgaria 's state @-@ run National Electric Company ( NEK ) said it had signed a new annex with Russia 's Atomstroyexport , extending the validity of the contract they concluded five years ago till March 31st 2012 .
" The important thing is that it did not come to the point of physical contact between the two groups .
During his visit to Belgrade , Kouchner laid a wreath on the grave of assassinated Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic , murdered in 2003 by a gunman connected to organised crime .
Radisa Dragojevic , president of the Vlach National Council in Serbia , told the Serbian media that Romania should not apply pressure on Serbia because of the Vlach community .
" There are very clear rules of procedure and they apply to everyone , " she said .
The new minister plans to beef up culture and tourism .
The rise in oil prices , combined with increased demand from Asia , has pushed countries to think hard about their energy future .
Also this week : Turkish researchers conduct the country 's first genetic engineering project .
He also met with Serb political leaders in the divided city of Mitrovica .
The plan is to expand capacity at the Pretis factory , as well as the military @-@ technical factory in Doboj , which would require 366,000 euros to modernise and upgrade , and the Binas factory in Bugojno , which would require 103,000 euros .
Balkan countries are taking precautions to limit exposure . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
" The experience of the latest NATO member @-@ states shows that Alliance membership creates positive conditions for acquiring full status in the EU , " Cikotic says . [ Antonio Prlenda / SETimes ]
Although the law prohibits discrimination based on race , gender , disability , language , or social status , the government " did not protect these rights consistently in practice , " the report said .
According to unofficial statistics , approximately 40 people from Veles have been implicated in drug trafficking .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Rasmussen and Bulgarian President Parvanov hold a news conference in Sofia on Monday ( May 30th ) . [ Reuters ]
It is inconceivable in the Western , well @-@ established democracies , to stay in the same position , even if only the image of a politician is endangered .
Sixteen years after the end of the war , spouses Salih and Sahza Hasanamidzic went on Barakovac Hill near the town to collect bullet shells , friends and relatives say , with the aim of selling them as scrap metal .
The government hopes to fill the gap with international loans , including the one from the IMF , and debt modifications .
" The document calls for a time @-@ out for peace , urging KFOR and other missions to refrain from taking violent actions against Serbs in the north .
She has stated the EU presidency 's support for a Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
Despite the expectations of significant interest , the public reacted with much greater enthusiasm than anybody could have predicted .
Juncker also voiced confidence that the 500 billion euros will be sufficient to help the growing number of eurozone economies that may need assistance .
It is in our interest to find out as soon as possible for our own sake , rather than because of international pressure , " he said .
The Karamanlis administration has imposed tax increases on high earners and a freeze on public sector wages , moves that provoked vociferous resistance .
" Despite current difficulties related to the Lisbon Treaty , the [ EU ] sticks to its word concerning the EU perspective of Southeastern Europe , that is , the Western Balkans and Turkey , " Rehn said to Reuters .
Such measures , in Kovacevic 's opinion , will help increase the number of donors and thus the number of transplants .
Two key suspects still at large are the widow and son of the former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic .
At homes , families begin celebrating Christmas by planting the miniature hay which symbolizes vitality and fertility .
Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik and Martin Roman , CEO of the Czech power utility CEZ , sealed a joint investment contract on May 16th to upgrade Gacko 1 thermal power plant , build a Gacko 2 plant and open a new coal mine .
Albania is inching closer to building a nuclear power plant .
The event , organised by the city government , assembled Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe , Italian pop singer Albano Carrisi and Romanian singer Marcel Pavel .
" Despite the cuts , the price index is still high , " she says .
Romanian Transport Minister Radu Berceanu and Bulgarian counterpart Petar Mutafchiev discussed the project .
A team of five court @-@ appointed doctors examined the indictee and found that although he suffers from several chronic diseases , he is capable of following the judicial proceedings .
Although a compromise might displease many in the country , Karamanlis probably has the political strength needed to push a deal through .
" He is expecting a revote at the [ worst @-@ affected ] polling stations in order to improve the image of the elections , " she said .
" It is excluded for Romania to skid economically as long as we are part of the Troika programme ( IMF , European Commission and World Bank ) .
We have followed the law and applied it fully . "
The Bucharest branch of the National Liberal Party is considering withdrawing from the government and joining the opposition .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 17 / 12 / 08
The reconstruction should be completed under expert supervision , " said Mayor Vojko Obersnel .
Her name is practically synonymous with the genre of " turbofolk , " which repackages traditional sounds in a new @-@ fangled dance @-@ pop format .
The incident sparked a mass protest in front of Rashkov 's large residential compound in the village of 2,300 .
" They have brought Turkey to where it is today . "
Describing the offer as " unique , " Traykov said again on Sunday that Bulgaria can neither afford -- nor is willing -- to put any more money into the highly controversial project .
Those who promote division still hold too much sway in Bosnia and Herzegovina , according to one of the region 's veteran leaders .
" There are many real @-@ life examples of harmony .
Later the same day , NATO issued a statement , saying the verdict " does not affect the decision taken by NATO Allies at the Bucharest summit in 2008 . "
The Croatian town of Sinj hosted its first science festival between April 12th and April 17th .
Parliament on Friday ( July 10th ) backed Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's government reshuffle , which included the sacking of Finance Minister Trajko Slaveski .
Diana Kalemi runs the Petro Nini Luarasi Gymnasium in Albania , which hosts a student population of about 1,370 who pay a small sum every year , if they can .
Hence , the country has failed to make much headway on its accession path since 2008 , when it made its first major step towards eventual membership by signing a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Brussels .
BiH politicians urged to reach agreement on police reform
She appealed to the government to provide jobs for women who are victims of domestic violence to better ensure their security and that of their children .
Kosovo struggles with unstable property ownership . [ Getty Images ]
Thaci said he was honoured to sign the agreement . " 56 % of this amount will go to economic issues , 26 % to political issues , 8 % to the legislature and 9 % for other things , " he said .
A new primitive crab species called Cycloprosopon dobrogea has been discovered in eastern Romania by a team of researchers from the University of Bucharest and Kent State University .
Serb leaders in the north have offered freedom of movement for KFOR , but not for EULEX and members of Kosovo institutions .
Aside from reducing state sector wages and jobs , in 2010 , the government also froze pensions in one of the EU 's poorest members .
" The parade was a surprise we introduced this year .
Nevena Petrusic : Despite the fact that women and men in Serbia have equal rights , women are exposed to structural , indirect and even direct discrimination and marginalisation -- the key causes of which are traditional , patriarchal stereotypes regarding the roles and obligations of women and men in the family and the wider community .
Inside the house in Travnik .
Foreign investors have repeatedly raised this issue when asked about the drawbacks of doing business in Romania .
" Instead of losing out because of EU membership , Serbia -- through political neutrality -- should forge developed economic co @-@ operation with all countries in the world , " said Petković .
The Kosovo government signed an agreement with the local Post and Telecommunications ( PTK ) company on May 5th to provide 1,080 schools and university buildings with internet access .
Offers range from 10m to 129m euros , with the highest from Final Refinery Associates of Texas , Inc .
The summit brings together business leaders from Serbia , Croatia , Slovenia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia and Montenegro .
Turkish cultural project Culture Ants -- aimed to familiarise schoolchildren ages 11 to 13 with the culture and history of Istanbul -- received the prestigious Europa Nostra EU Prize for Cultural Heritage on Saturday ( October 24th ) .
Others making their debut on the list were US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , French presidential candidate Segolen Royal , German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama .
Echoing the sentiment of analysts and policy makers in Turkey , Turkes says Israel 's recent contribution of humanitarian aid to Turkey in response to the earthquake that hit Van in late October was " a very warm gesture , " but not enough to restore diplomatic relations .
The share of women entrepreneurs ( 36 % ) in Bulgaria is above the EU average of 30 % , according to a recent report by the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency . [ Reuters ]
" Some of this amount and almost all of the remaining 30 % enter the sea via the Danube River , " it added .
This would ensure that Moldova wouldn 't be used by smugglers , " Roibu added .
The 1971 Romanian film " Mihai Veteazul " -- also known as " Last Crusade " -- was ranked third among the world 's most appreciated historical films in a compilation by Internet Movie Data Base [ imdb.com ] .
Rising attacks by the PKK , whose militants are encamped in mountainous northern Iraq , have been a source of increased tensions between Turkey and Iraq .
Officials say that there is little chance Serbian products may be re @-@ exported to Kosovo via Macedonia , as Kosovo authorities are rigorously enforcing the new trade reciprocity policy .
Ahtisaari plans visits to Belgrade and Pristina on Friday , to discuss his proposal for Kosovo 's future with officials , exactly a week after presenting it to representatives of the six @-@ nation Contact Group , comprised of Britain , France , Germany , Italy , Russia and the United States , at a closed @-@ door meeting in Vienna .
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" Our co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal will last until it is fully completed , meaning until there are no more fugitives at large , " the minister said .
So we are in the electoral campaign and I think that everyone is interested in having a democratic and transparent campaign , " Zeneli says .
The incident generated a debate in Turkey on better preservation of all facets of the metropolis ' nearly two @-@ and @-@ a @-@ half millennia of history .
" We simply want to show that each power should be controlled by the people , " Vanja Calovic , head of the Network for Affirmation of the Civil Sector NGO told SETimes .
They discussed Serbia 's EU accession prospects , regional stability and bilateral economic issues .
" Corruption remains high at almost all levels of the health sector , " while " business and political interests continue to influence the independent media , in terms of editorial independence and professional capacities . "
The Senate had passed the law , which stipulated that upbeat news should make up half of all newscasts on Romania 's radio and television stations .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 12 / 06 / 09
About 400 athletes from 35 countries took part in the event .
Turkish Professor Gokhan Hotamisligil , chairman of Harvard University 's Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases , discovered that a molecule produced by adipocytes -- connective tissue cells that manufacture and store fat -- could play a key role in the treatment of a number of diseases , Turkish media reported on May 25th .
In the first round two weeks ago , Nikolic won about 5 % more votes then Tadic .
Participants include renowned performers from Austria , France , Italy , Luxembourg , Poland , Romania and the United States .
Only 5 % of tourist revenue in Croatia comes from agro tourism .
" It is essential that the entire political class is now restoring the confidence that had been lost in the Greek commitment to the EU @-@ IMF programme , " he said .
Montenegro 's government budget surplus increased to 117.1m euros from January to July , according to data from the finance ministry .
The initiative is part of a project supported by the British government and the Swedish foundation Cultural Heritage without Borders .
She can prevent contacts between a father and his child for years .
The lesser genetic diversity of a certain farming agriculture , the bigger the risk to have a new disease bring about a total destruction of this cultivar in a certain area , " he explains .
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" This isn 't so bad either , " Jasmina told SETimes after buying tickets for one of the movies .
Just an hour 's drive northwest of Belgrade , there is a spot to rejuvenate the mind and body .
Welcoming Tadic 's statement of November 29th , NATO called for concrete follow @-@ up actions .
The view becomes muddled , like a combination of different centuries in one place : water falling through the mountain ; young people rock climbing ; a bus full of people speaking Serbian ; two small tents selling food and drinks ; several people laying by the Bistrica River , others having picnics or playing on the river shore .
By Klaudija Lutovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 23 / 12 / 11
The couple very discreetly dated for six months .
Schools are closed , while hospitals are treating only emergency cases . ( AP , Reuters , ITAR @-@ TASS , Sky - 14 / 05 / 09 )
SETimes : What is your message and the message of the festival for the citizens of Sarajevo and of the world ?
Turkey 's government exploited the judicial process to win victory in a recent spat with the military over promotions , observers have claimed .
Rather , " it would make the lives of Serbs in Kosovo less safe . "
Papoulias expected to land second term as Greek president
Full co @-@ operation with the UN tribunal is a key condition for Balkan countries hoping to join the EU .
Badulescu , the editor at the centre of the controversy , defended her actions .
Fekter stressed that while co @-@ operation among Austria and Macedonia , Serbia and Montenegro in the field of security is at a good level , it should be boosted via action plans and concrete measures .
Belgrade mufti Muhamed Jusufspahic however , often viewed as Zukorlic 's political opponent and competitor , countered by drawing a fine line between religion and nationality .
Albania and Montenegro will enjoy the highest economic growth in the Balkans in 2008 , according to recent forecasts by the IMF .
The election of Hungarian minority member Laszlo Tokes as EP Vice President is raising eyebrows among Romanian parties .
" By sentencing Shefqet Kabashi , The Hague has shown its integrity as a justice institution , but it also sent a clear message to all other witnesses , " Kosovo analyst Ramadan Ilazi told SETimes .
" We need the EU , European rights and guarantees for the Serbs and the Serbian heritage in Kosovo .
Furthermore , it is the job of literary critics to criticise books , not religious institutions , he said .
On Monday , Gruevski met with the leaders of the main political parties to discuss the issue .
Bulgarian nurse Valya Cherveniashka celebrates after her arrival in Sofia on July 24th .
Romania 's Prime Minister Calin Popescu @-@ Tariceanu and Moldovan counterpart Vasile Tarlev discussed ways to boost bilateral ties during Tariceanu 's official visit to Chisinau on Friday ( June 29th ) .
However , their displacement has positively affected businesses in Hatay 's border districts and villages , " Sakarya said , adding that the impact is positive on other sectors , such as food and transportation .
Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D 'Alema visited Belgrade for talks with Serbian leaders .
Crvenkovski , Gruevski strike deal on ambassadorial appointments
Regional defence ministers gathered in Zagreb last week to show support for Croatia and Albania 's NATO accession and to discuss regional security and reforms .
Business : Tourism up in Bulgaria
They claim that applicants with a criminal activity record should be refused citizenship .
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De Kermabon is in continuous contact on this issue with the deputy prime minister .
Noting that the details of the offer will be finalised by the end of September , Venizelos explained that the idea behind that move is to encourage greater private sector participation in the deal .
Uka said that WHO has recommended since 2000 that the country implement a strategy to address infant and child illnesses .
I was terrified by what a friend of mine went through in a public hospital , where her little baby caught a fungus only a few days after being born , " she said .
While the poorest countries have contributed the least to the problem , their citizens will be the most greatly affected because they have the fewest resources to cope with it , said the authors of the study , Fighting Climate Change : Human Solidarity in a Divided World .
NATO foreign ministers urged Macedonia on Wednesday ( December 3rd ) to step up its efforts towards resolving its 17 @-@ year @-@ old name dispute with Greece in order to join the Alliance .
With no cohesion , the EU cannot move forward .
" Our relations had cooled a bit .
Almost 2 million Croatians voted for the country 's EU membership on Sunday ( January 22nd ) . [ Petar Kos / SETimes ]
Diaconu , 29 , represented Romania in the 2000 Olympics .
Three of the prisoners died as a result .
The document was initialled during Nigerian Trade and Industry Minister Charles C. Ugwuh 's visit to Greece .
" I have been here for six months , but have not seen the sea yet .
Poverty is to society what a weakened immune system is to a physical body .
Party employment is most obvious in the Privatisation Agency , which -- since its establishment in 2001 -- has changed directors seven times .
" The prime minister has a legitimate right to make a coalition with the party he chooses . ...
Keeping skilled professionals at home has become a key challenge for many countries in the region .
The first person to accept this option was Kraljevo hairdresser Zoran Jovanovic , sentenced to five months for causing a traffic accident .
" In any kind of comprehensive solution there would be political equality -- we don 't know if they would be willing to share power with Turkish Cypriots . "
The Swedish government donated 1.45m euros in aid to Kosovo 's Property Agency on Tuesday ( December 9th ) .
" The creation of this parliament is not a serious issue , because [ it ] will not have an operative role , " said UNMIK spokesman Alexander Ivanko .
" And now I am happily married .
Gotovina 's attorney , Luka Misetic , told SETimes that he is " confident the tribunal will see things the way we see them . "
" But , especially in advanced countries , the period of above @-@ average growth , characteristic of normal recoveries , may be short @-@ lived or nonexistent . "
The plant is expected to directly create 3,000 new jobs within the first five years .
In an official comment , VTB Capital 's CEO Atanas Bostandzhiev said the buyer plans to invest about 1m euros in the Bulgarian producer in the first year of operations , followed by another 5m euros in the coming years .
Ease of access , especially for tourists from BiH who have spent summer holidays in Croatia , will not be affected , vows Tourism Minister Veljko Ostojic .
Based on this , BiH has been classified as a " transitional government or hybrid regime , " along with Ukraine and Georgia , both rated at between 4.00 and 4.99 .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 01 / 10 / 11
Albanian authorities announced late last month that they have frozen more assets of an alleged associate of Osama bin Laden .
The reform package , he says , is best understood in the context of the IMF 's " concern for financial stability . "
Said Vistica , " We wanted to make a creation , not a destruction , of broken relationships . "
" There is reason to be hopeful , " he told SETimes .
" The best chances to win are for [ Tomislav ] Nikolic with the Serb opposition , as they control three out of the four northern municipalities , " Beqaj tells SETimes .
Diplomatic Diary : Pope visits Cyprus
An Association of Professional Journalists of Kosovo poll conducted on May 3rd indicates that the government of Kosovo is one of the major violators of media freedom in the country .
" Vidatox is not a registered medicine in Albania and the medicine regulatory list does not contain any homeopathic products .
Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Kosovo and Macedonia are placed among the 58 Partly Free countries , accounting for 20 % of all people in the world .
Serbia and the EU will set aside 18.5m euros in 2011 for projects under the EU Strategy for the Danube Region , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic said on December 13th .
According to the company , the decline is attributable to a $ 126m loss in its royalty revenues in the United States , due to a patent expiration .
SETimes : What is your view of Greece today ?
" The remittances sent to Kosovo are used for consumption .
The Liberal Party ( LP ) , which opposes Montenegro 's entry into NATO , says it would be better if humanitarian aid were sent to Afghanistan , rather than weapons .
Culture and sports : Macedonia holds jazz fest
They say it is anti @-@ European and aims to suppress media freedom .
Romania has evolved much over this period , " the king said
Although the country began constructing highways more than a decade ago , BiH has built only 72km of roads .
" Albania is cheap for them , " Xhengo says .
Greek Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Dimitrios Grapsas left on Sunday ( May 25th ) for an official visit to Turkey , at the invitation of Turkish counterpart Yasar Buyukanit .
It will affect about 2,200 workers .
His assailants remain at large .
Mladic went on the run about 13 years ago , shortly after UN prosecutors issued their initial indictment accusing him of involvement in a host of war crimes committed during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH .
Brussels has also made clear that its proposals do not amount to a verdict on Kosovo status , which is still the subject of disagreements among member states .
France is a great team , but so are we . "
Kosovo elections to get heavy monitoring
Anyone interested can attend .
The certification of first registry book followed a series of trilateral meetings mostly held in Serbia .
More than 600 exhibitors from 16 countries took part in the show , demonstrating 2,000 innovations .
Although exports have been on the rise , they have not been able to keep up with rapidly expanding imports .
Costi Rogozanu downplays the matter .
The European Commission ( EC ) agreed to help Albania 's ministry of economy , trade and energy implement institutional and legal reforms to protect consumers and upgrade the movement of goods to and from EU countries .
" Apart from some anti @-@ corruption legislative reforms , in the judiciary there are not any significant concrete actions .
The protocol is aimed at preventing parallel processes for the same crimes in countries of the region .
" Of course , Kosovo is more important to us .
She lost her family , home and hope for a better future to the winds of war .
The Resurrection Church is the only one of the set not built by a ruling voivoda , or local administrative leader , but rather by the members of a powerful aristocratic family , the Movilesti , some of whom acceded to the throne of Moldova and Wallachia .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Albania will join the peacekeeping mission in Chad , and Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic met with his Slovak counterpart , Jan Kubis .
This is a warning for AKP , for its stalling on EU reforms , for its laying aside the debate on a new constitution and for its limited understanding of democracy , remembering democracy just for itself , " Turk said .
" There was no café bar here , " Jusic recalls .
At a party meeting Saturday , representatives unanimously elected Kosor .
" We will not allow these manipulations .
Serbia tackles its nameless persons ' problem
The cut was anticipated and is the second this year .
Preparation :
In 2008 , Albania 's tourism and travel industry earned 358m euros , accounting for 4.1 % of GDP .
Indeed , as though in preparation for such a move , Belgrade has already pushed Kosovo Serbs to withdraw from UN institutions and the provisional government .
Each has been rejected by one or the other side .
" We will assist the families involved in this tragedy both with legal and psychological support .
Kosovo was without a head of state for 55 minutes Monday after Fatmir Sejdiu stepped down .
Despite the hundreds of millions of euros Bulgaria has received in EU assistance , it remains the poorest country in the Union , just as it was when it joined the bloc .
" These are the principles on which the EU itself is based . "
Like Radic and Todoric , he is on the right side of the political spectrum .
He also noted that similar meetings would be held monthly , so that Serbia can overcome the crisis .
Speaking at a meeting in Saudi Arabia two days later , Erdogan criticised Gaddafi for disregarding Ankara 's calls to respect the will of the Libyan people , as well for failing to heed its advice to step down after 41 years in power .
The Berisha administration has said it may call a referendum on nuclear energy in the future .
Tomislav Nikolic , the deputy leader of the hard @-@ line Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) , was elected Serbian parliament speaker early Tuesday ( May 8th ) , signalling the possible return of the ultranationalists to power .
The report brought a defiant response from Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , who suggested that Brussels is not playing fair .
The delegation also met with Ocalan 's attorneys , who had been complaining it was difficult to visit their client under the current conditions .
It comes days before the country 's parliamentary elections .
" It is up to Belgrade regarding how Moscow will deal with Kosovo , " Chukov concluded .
The streets become too small for so many guests , the music is too loud and everyone overindulges in fun , food and drink .
The struggles for online advertising and the new generation of consumers that allocate less time to newspapers and television have caused panic in the media industry .
Presidential elections will be held Republika Srpska ( RS ) on Sunday ( December 9th ) to elect a successor to Milan Jelic , who died in September of a heart attack .
The International community , especially the West , should continue punishing the dictators . "
Executives will sign the contract in 15 days .
An agreement on implementing project was signed on Thursday ( November 25th ) by Macedonian Finance Minister Zoran Stavrevski and EU Ambassador to Macedonia Erwan Fouere .
" If we get the candidacy , it will mean nothing to the economic and other development of the country .
Kaciu said the book sells for 16 euros , considerably less than in other countries in the region .
Vienna 's current ambassador to Slovenia would replace Slovakia 's Miroslav Lajcak , who left both posts in late January to become his country 's foreign minister .
But without more funds flowing in , governments cannot invest enough in education and technology .
The new mayor of Belgrade is Aleksandar Vucic , one of the leaders of the Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) .
As more construction is planned , companies expect buyers .
Days after proclaiming independence , Kosovo passed a series of measures aimed at demonstrating their commitment to implementing the blueprint drawn up by former UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari .
So Kosovo is partially part of this Yugosphere .
Expected to take effect on December 1st at the Social Insurance Fund ( ΙΚΑ ) and the Farmers ' Fund ( OGA ) in the coming year , the system will apply to all of the country 's social security and health funds .
Laki Vingas , a member of Turkey 's tiny ethnic Greek minority and the first non @-@ Muslim representative of non @-@ Muslim foundations at the Council of the General Assembly of the Directorate General for Foundations , referred to the deeper significance of the decision in statements to the SETimes .
The vehicle was later found near the Serbian border with Montenegro , prompting suspicions he might have found shelter in either country .
While the exercises included testing of net @-@ centric capabilities , user @-@ defined common operational pictures , pre @-@ deployment testing and cyber defence , most significantly they included communication standards .
This was a war in which few thought to spare children .
French Open champion Ana Ivanovic is on the rebound after a thumb injury last season derailed her Olympic hopes .
Now there are two diametrically opposed groups in this state .
The Kosovo government has allocated 1m euros to assist its neighbour .
The biggest battle is in Tirana , where Rama is competing for a fourth mandate against Lulzim Basha , the DP candidate and former interior minister .
Officials expect completion of the demarcation over the summer , with the pace depending on weather conditions in the mountainous terrain , Macedonian Foreign Ministry spokesman Vasko Andonovski said .
His Balkan tour aims to reaffirm Warsaw 's interest in the Western Balkans ' EU integration , ahead of Poland 's turn at the helm on the rotating EU presidency next summer .
Alidea captures the general mode by characterising Kadare as " the writer who made the Albanian language feel proud . "
Zagreb will host the World Table Tennis Championship between May 21st and 27th .
Files on Romanian revolution declassified
Albania is not alone in the region when it comes to energy shortages .
Spiric told reporters Monday that it was his legal obligation to initiate the procedure for the three officials ' dismissal , after the electoral commission made its ruling .
SETimes : What are the main issues left to agree on , and is it possible that the technical dialogue could transform into a political dialogue ?
Media forum focuses on Balkan NATO membership and public opinion
Judicial reform stalled after the Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) left Parliament and the government was left without the so @-@ called Badinter principle .
A gunman killed Ivana Hodak in her apartment building 's stairwell , not far from police headquarters . [ AFP ]
" Sovereignty is an attribute of states ; therefore , of Bosnia and Herzegovina , " Lajcak said last week .
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 28 / 06 / 11
A Turkish court sentenced a Ukrainian computer hacker to 30 years in prison on charges of cybercrime Thursday ( January 8th ) .
After stepping down , Nikolic accused Kostunica of betraying their agreement and siding with President Boris Tadic , whom he said would " betray Serbia . "
During a news conference with EU leaders Friday , Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said Zagreb would stay the path of reform in order to fulfil its commitments .
Kosovo could be self @-@ sufficient in food ; agricultural resources are being under @-@ utilised .
" It 's in our interests that the EU be strong and vibrant , and it 's in our interest to work hard to have a partnership that solves problems , and we discussed a lot of problems today . "
Education Minister Zarko Obradovic called job reductions a " strategic issue , " and added that the government will see if it has sufficient funds to dish out severance packages .
We believe this can be a good tourist offer , too .
The Czech prime minister noted there is still " a huge amount of work " Albania must do before it is able to join the Union , which is unlikely to happen before 2015 at the earliest , according to a BBC report Tuesday .
AES , a US energy company , intends to invest 270m euros in a new wind power energy park in Bulgaria .
This means that , however , there are extremists in the region , who think we should look back , to the past .
Science and Technology : Free laptops for Macedonian teachers
" With about 3,000 staff , [ the mission ] is bigger than the other ten civilian operations put together that the EU is currently running throughout the world .
The chief of the British Office in Pristina , David Blunt , said that Britain will continue to allocate funds for returnees .
The deal , hailed by economists and the government , sparked protests by employees concerned that the new owner may cut jobs , despite assurances to the contrary .
The opposition Bosniak Party also voted for the constitution .
Albania works to lure Israeli investors
" Turkey 's visa free neighborhood policy is probably well @-@ intentioned , but naive , " Gareth Jenkins , a writer and analyst based in Istanbul , tells SETimes .
" If the Turkish government believes Talat has finished his mission , it could endorse Eroglu , who at least promises to continue negotiations , " said Gozde Kilic Yasin , political analyst for the Turkish Centre for International Relations and Strategic Analysis , in a recently released report on what Cyprus might look like after the election .
Certain analysts also believe this is a big turn in Tadic 's Kosovo policy .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is included in a list of the world 's top ten adventure tourism destinations for 2012 , compiled by National Geographic magazine .
Southeast European Times writer Bekim Greicevci contributed to this article .
" The role of the ECB is key , " Vitanov said , " but the measures it undertakes must be radical , especially in Greece , Italy , Spain and Portugal .
Given the party 's comfortable majority , Gul , 56 , is widely expected to win , succeeding Ahmet Necdet Sezer , whose seven @-@ year term expires on May 16th .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski met on Thursday ( October 22nd ) with members of the rock band ZZ Top before their concert at the Boris Trajkovski Arena in Skopje .
Kosovo boxers can also sign contracts with any European club .
" We must be sure that granting visas on the external borders is done without corruption , illegalities .
We will be looking at ways we can speed up the accession process . "
Albanian President Bamir Topi ( left ) and his Croatian counterpart , Stipe Mesic , inspect an honour guard before their meeting in Tirana on Monday ( April 21st ) .
Lajcak , who also serves as the EU special representative in BiH , has broad authority under the so @-@ called Bonn Powers , including the right to sack elected officials .
He also pointed out that suspicions that Karadzic was hiding in RS proved unfounded .
The ministry says it will decide how to distribute the computers when the new academic year gets under way , in September .
Even if both sides are determined not to let the bombing throw negotiations off course , proof of rogue PKK involvement could prove difficult for the government .
" The decision is respected and I would like to thank the hundreds of thousands of supporters who honoured me with their votes .
The town is largely destroyed and its non @-@ Serb population massacred or driven out .
As a matter of fact , this year we are hoping to break even , and after this year we believe it will be self @-@ sufficient , " he told SETimes .
" We have already achieved the goals our opponents can only dream of , " the prime minister said .
The document foresees the intensification of meetings between political and economic leaders , acceleration of the talks on visa benefits , and the beginning of the realisation of financial programs from the EU pre @-@ accession funds -- all part of a bid to strengthen relations between the EU and Belgrade .
Verification would take place via 18 on @-@ site inspections per year .
Proximity negotiations between the warring parties , represented by then Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic , Croatian President Franjo Tudjman , and Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic , opened at the Wright @-@ Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton , Ohio on 1 November 1995 .
He cautioned that Catholics may disappear altogether from RS .
The old record was 1,508km in 24 hours .
" Atheist , Christian , Jew .
As it has been transformed into a museum , the Nebojsa Tower now boasts exhibitions on four levels .
She charged that the ruling VRMO @-@ DPMNE party was attempting to discredit her and interfere with the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia ahead of a party confidence vote on former Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski .
The SDA says some in the international community have complained about Sadovic 's level of communication and co @-@ operation . ( Srna , BHRT , RTRS - 16 / 07 / 09 ; Dnevni Avaz - 15 / 07 / 09 )
" We have our own history and life here . "
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said she did not want to comment on the proposal and would not negotiate through media pronouncements .
Accompanied by the orchestra of the Albanian National Radio and Television , conducted by composer Ermir Krantja , Papavrami performed the same piece by Paganini that he played the last time he performed in Tirana , when he was 11 @-@ years @-@ old .
" Kosovo is ready to [ hold ] dialogue with all its neighbors in order to solve practical inter @-@ state problems , " Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said Monday ( October 10th ) , after a meeting with Cooper .
The bloc favours a quick UN Security Council adoption of a new resolution based on former UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's blueprint , which calls for supervised independence .
But what we agree is that any solution should be safe for the people in the region , and it is of joint concern that it is solved peacefully just as Serbia is trying to . "
Alas , few bothered to check if the story was actually true .
Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindic was assassinated on March 12th 2003 . [ Reuters ]
Their way of life shows the influence of Islam during the Ottoman period but additionally demonstrates the preservation of Orthodox Christian traditions , particularly at Berat .
Science and Technology : Kosovo to receive e @-@ governance system
" These kinds of topics are addressed during our negotiations with the EU and they see that we are approaching them , " he added .
Twelve @-@ year @-@ old Srdjan Ratkovic was a gifted student and loved football . Irfan Razanica , 14 , also loved the sport , had an excellent school record and had recently performed on a TV music show called " Children Singing Hits . "
This is collateral damage that Serbia has to solve . "
By Aris Neroladas for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 15 / 06 / 09
Meanwhile , Kosovo 's leaders have already put the world on notice that action - in the form of an independence proclamation - can be expected after December 10th , when the latest round of talks ends .
" Those NGOs offer paid training , receive state funding and exert policy influence , " but provide little information about their activities and shed no light about their political ties .
( Various sources -- 09 / 05 / 07 @-@ 16 / 05 / 07 )
UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's proposal for a solution to the Kosovo status issue will reportedly outline a series of conditions the province would have to meet on its path to full independence from Serbia .
Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik left the meeting early , saying he had other obligations . [ Reuters ]
The conference was broken into sections such as Albanology , legal sciences , agricultural and environmental sciences , economic sciences , natural sciences , medicine and health science , engineering sciences and information technology ( IT ) , social sciences and international projects .
The initiative , which unites Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Italy and Slovenia , was presented on March 21st in Ljubljana and will run until the end of 2013 .
But old guard Socialist leaders complain that Basescu is exploiting a PSD faction in his political battle with Tariceanu .
KPS official Veton Elshani acknowledges police do not know for certain the level of smuggling in the north .
Greek students say they 're upset with barren schools and incompetent administrators -- but teachers fume over the same conditions .
Kosovo suffered a 25 % drop in foreign investors during 2009 compared to the previous year , according to the trade and industry ministry .
The EU 's progress report on Turkey also objected to the military 's influence in politics , saying , " Senior members of the armed forces have expressed their opinion on domestic and foreign policy issues going beyond their remit . "
Under an August agreement between the governing and opposition parties , the temporary voter registers were to be cleaned up by October 20th and be used as a source for the voters ' lists .
The exhibition marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of the civil engineer and geophysicist .
A team of Croatian scientists headed by Miroslav Radman isolated highly resistant organisms that possess small molecules able to protect proteins , including " protein doctors " that repair cell damage .
The report also discusses the costs of the national road infrastructure .
" If I am elected , the constitution will be my guide , " Abdullah Gul , 56 , said less than 24 hours after the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) named him as its candidate for head of state .
Commenting on the latest acquittals Wednesday , a Reuters report said they would " further undermine " Bulgaria 's " efforts to crack down on high @-@ level corruption . "
The shopping malls in Croatia have been trying to attract buyers with earlier discounts of up to 70 % .
Having cleared that major hurdle , and with Poland and the Czech Republic the only EU nations yet to complete the ratification procedures , the bloc appeared set to meet its target of having the pact take effect early next year .
The bodies were unearthed in a mountainous region near Sofia .
Although he will be qualified to teach pre @-@ schoolers , Samir doubts he will abandon his directorship of Young Roma .
Robin Barrasford , managing director of Barrasford and Bird , a British real estate consultancy , says Albania represents an excellent opportunity .
Following the end of the war in BiH , Mladic returned to Belgrade , where he lived freely with the protection of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic and was often seen at football matches , in restaurants and enjoying himself on the Montenegrin coast .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis is on an official visit to the United States , where she will meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington on Wednesday ( February 25th ) .
Did you see how she engages the crowd before she jumps with the dancing and cheering ? " says Zeljka Matic , a saleswoman also from Split .
It will cost 5,900 euros , which is 500 euros less than the MCV Logan , currently its cheapest Logan .
What are your impressions ?
Politicians say the country has met the conditions to receive an EU candidacy nomination , but many Serbs are wary of future conditions .
The centre provides safe housing for victims at the pre @-@ trial , trial , and post @-@ trial stages , until they can be repatriated .
The state of press freedom has deteriorated in all but two Balkan countries over the past 12 months , according to a new Reporters Without Borders ' ( RSF ) survey released Tuesday ( October 20th ) .
Following weeks of media speculation , British Home Secretary John Reid is expected to announce a number of planned steps .
" Everyone must understand that I am not going to South Africa to sell matches , but rather -- if I can -- to repeat Ratomir Dujkovic 's success , " Reuters quoted him as saying .
Romanian air carrier Tarom now flies to Serbia 's capital .
The representatives of Bosniak parties in the Serbian government , announced an agreement involving two factions -- the Islamic Community of Serbia and the Islamic Community in Serbia .
" These people are heroically defending our country .
" Croatia has committed to continue ensuring sustainable results , in particular in the fields of judicial and administrative reforms , fight against corruption , minority rights , refugee return and war crimes , " the EC said .
EBRD President Jean Lemierre was in Sarajevo on Tuesday ( July 17th ) . [ Getty Images ]
On Monday , the trial chamber also turned down Karadzic 's request to reduce the charges in his indictment .
He describes how Serbian police came to expel his family from his house in Pristina during the night of March 24th .
Kovacevic : The first visitors were our neighbours from Bosnia , Croatia , Slovenia and Macedonia .
If we 've come to this point when things are this bad , we 're done . "
They didn 't let us talk with the players outside the press conference .
The initiative will reach other Bulgarian cities through November 17th .
The past period has seen enlargement of the right wing , in particular of the ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE party and the dissolution of the Social Democrat @-@ led For Macedonia Together coalition , formed in 2000 .
However , in a joint communiqué , they urged political leaders in BiH to fulfil the remaining criteria .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said on Friday that her country " will do everything to protect Purda 's rights as a Croatian citizen and as a war veteran . "
This year 's edition of the festival introduced some new sounds to the city , which has hosted jazz greats every October for the last three decades .
" Mr Nikolic 's election is a burden on Serbia 's ability to carry out its task . "
Gruevski and then @-@ President Branko Crvenkovski said an overhaul was needed .
It allocates a base amount of over 65m euros annually -- a significant investment for Macedonia .
Macedonia 's " A Computer for Every Child " programme was launched last week . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
Although all three songs are similar and represent a mix of ethno and dance rhythms , competition was stiff and the outcome uncertain .
" We are ready to reopen talks with the two other contributing parties so that we can find an opportunity to implement the project in some other format . "
Turkey has never been a central theme in the discussions , however -- the focus was on addressing the challenges of immigration flow into Europe and increased Islamic extremism among the African and Arab countries in the region .
There is also an exchange of information and discussion on lessons learned in the field of reducing irregular migration , where every state gives its own experiences .
Still unclear is how quickly this can happen .
The EP rejected a proposal to introduce additional criteria for the two countries by strengthening the Schengen acquis on the basis of concerns related to organised crime and corruption .
The trip followed an explosion last week that killed one Romanian soldier and wounded another on a highway connecting Kandahar and Kabul .
Appointing Nard Ndoka , the head of Democratic Christian Party , as health minister means adding eight votes to the coalition 's majority .
The two Romanian enterprises will contribute 35,000 British pounds ( about 43,736 euros ) to the PDC share capital each .
According to USAID , it is " based on the successful model of the Kosovo Telemedicine Programme . "
Analysts , however , caution over economic growth at the end of 2011 third quarter .
First to act was the Macedonia @-@ Turkey Association Kemal Ataturk , which initiated humanitarian action via social media in co @-@ operation with the Turkish Embassy in Skopje .
" In this context , the water issue can present a great commercial opportunity for co @-@ operation between the sides , with the involvement of the Turkish Cypriots as the middle @-@ man in transporting this water , " she told SETimes .
" But with the CHP the situation is different , " Tekin adds , arguing that as a party underpinned by secular policy , the main opposition seeks support from the West .
So @-@ called Schengen visas allow unrestricted travel around some European countries . [ Getty Images ]
We did not think the wall would fall so fast , " the AP quoted Gorbachev as saying at a news conference Monday .
And , said Lolos , it has put journalists in danger , especially during battles between riot police and hooded anarchists tossing petrol bombs and fleeing from tear gas , stun grenades and batons .
The EC report published on Wednesday ( October 12th ) did not recommend candidate status for Albania .
The fund of 60m euros has been proposed only for budget security , in case no money comes from the PTK sale or the sale of Kosovo Power Company ( KEK ) distribution , " Rexhepi told SETimes .
It could also affect plans for expanded co @-@ operation between NATO troops and a future police mission in Kosovo .
The agreement envisions the establishment of a Trans @-@ Atlantic Economic Council to focus on streamlining regulatory standards in nearly 40 areas , including intellectual property rights , secure trade , investment , financial markets , the automotive industry and innovation .
" It depends on the fulfillment of tasks in the MAP and the political assessment of the NATO countries .
The ethnic Serb population collapsed by two @-@ thirds from 12.2 % to 4.5 % .
Now in its second term , Karamanlis 's administration has faced a number of complex issues , especially since the start of the year .
According to Monday 's statement , the bloc will also step up relations with Georgia .
Diplomatic Diary : Kosovo 's Sejdiu visits Albania
" The International Children 's Festival is the soul of the city of Sibenik , something Sibenik must be proud of .
They have seen no modernisation or renovation since .
The outcome was first place .
However others have warned that the proposed changes to the Red Book are so far largely the work of the foreign ministry , and have yet to be subjected to the scrutiny of Turkey 's powerful military .
" DPS needs absolute power to push through such projects ... which are at the expense of the public interests of Montenegrin citizens , " Kovacevic added .
" As long as Iran is willing to increase its nuclear capability for civilian purposes or peaceful purposes , we will never have a negative approach towards this demand , " Erdogan said .
" Now , a whole period has finished in Turkey , " he wrote , adding that from now on the guardianship of the military over the government will never be the same .
The past has shown that since establishment of the Kosovo customs , we have fulfilled the projections and see no problem for the future .
Decentralisation of economic and political power has been an ongoing issue since the mid @-@ 1990s .
The Russians often say ' we can 't be bigger Serbs than the Serbs ' , " Selimi said .
The Turkish ISAF contingent currently numbers about 730 soldiers , operating in Kabul and the surrounding area .
" Because this is a fight for hearts and minds against violent extremism ... we have both stepped up our work with our allies to expose the damage that this extreme and violent ideologies do , and to support those working across all faiths to uphold the common ground of dignity tolerance and respect for all , " the report quotes former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown as saying in a speech to the House of Commons on November 30th 2009 .
However , those assurances have also been balanced against the continued insistence that Belgrade must extradite fugitive war crimes indictees , including former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic .
However , I am strongly convinced that the situation cannot be solved only by military means but requires a political solution .
One of the aims is located to the right side of the thrones and enabled a person to view the sun in a standing position during particular days .
Bosnia and Herzegovina will not be able to make progress on its European integration path without police reform , a senior international official in Sarajevo warned on Monday .
Without the aid , Greece will not have enough money to pay its workers and pensioners , who 've been left on tenterhooks while the political feud rages behind closed doors .
" Ninety percent of the preparatory work has been done , " the Brussels @-@ based online news service EUobserver quoted an EU diplomat as saying , following the adoption of the action plan Monday .
To counter the negative effects of the current crisis , the government is planning to spend nearly 3.1 billion euros on different projects and on the creation of nearly 80,000 new jobs .
One suspect , Zaim Backovic , the assistant commander of the Territorial Defence ( TD ) at the beginning of the war , tells SETimes that the prosecution 's decision means " the torture against me and my family will stop now .
Also in business news : Croatia is expected to financially benefit from joining the EU .
Independent candidate Ioannis Kassoulides , who is backed by the right @-@ wing Democratic Rally Party ( DISY ) , is next with 26.8 % -- a 0.6 % increase from last month .
D 'Alema also told Turkish media that Italy supports the country 's EU membership bid , but would insist that Ankara meet its commitments regarding Cyprus .
Not one meeting of party officials was held after the [ parliamentary ] elections , " Kuljis told SETimes .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 24 / 01 / 08
But the latest poll also shows a resilience of support .
This was the first such meeting since Podgorica declared independence in May .
The first direct talks between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials were scheduled to open on January 25th , 2006 .
McCormack also warned of the potential for destabilisation if Kosovo is not granted independence .
The event was attended by celebrities such as Nobel Prize laureate Orhan Pamuk , writer Paulo Coelho and actors Antonio Banderas , George Clooney and Angelina Jolie .
Elsewhere in the region , the results were more mixed .
He and other experts note how the Balkan stock exchanges lost liquidity after a withdrawal of funds from the region .
" I 've been skateboarding for four years now .
Billions are being spent to spruce up the Albanian coastline and archeological sites .
Southeast European Times : Mr. President , do you expect a turbulent period for the region after Kosovo 's independence ?
Croatia is a NATO member and hopes to join the EU by 2012 .
The new cabinet must include a Serb minister and a minister from another non @-@ majority community .
U2 frontman Bono could be stripped of his Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) passport due to local laws that do not allow the issuance of " honorary " ID documents .
Science and Technology : Irina Socol gets entrepreneurship award
Speaking at Sunday 's press conference , he defended his comments as " legitimate , " but stressed that they were not directed at Merkel personally .
Rumyana Zheleva , 40 , who won re @-@ election as a member of the European Parliament ( MEP ) in early June , will serve as foreign minister , but only until October , when Borisov plans to nominate her as Bulgaria 's next European commissioner .
Once complete , Nabucco will carry an estimated 31 billion cubic metres of natural gas a year from the Middle East and the Caspian Basin to Europe through Bulgaria , Romania and Hungary , to a hub just outside Vienna .
The refugees are being housed in makeshift tent camps in various border villages in the southern Turkish province of Hatay .
An apparent electrical short circuit caused the fire that killed six newborns and injured five others in the intensive care unit of the state @-@ run Giulesti maternity hospital .
Even if there would be 50 women deputies in the next parliament , their contribution to our efforts to eliminate gender disparities would still be limited , " she said .
" Kosovo must realize the direct relationship not only with Greece but with all countries in which it has economic interests . "
Romanian film wins Palme D 'Or
Civil society groups have voiced opposition to the construction of nuclear plants in Turkey , which is prone to earthquakes , as is Japan .
" There should be no need for more fatalities and more victims in Kosovo . "
The Greeks simply do not want to work and let only one line for trucks , although the number of trucks coming from Macedonia is huge , " Independent Unions and Transporters Association representative Biljana Muratovska told SETimes .
Turkey 's fight against the PKK has lasted so long due to problems in co @-@ ordinating steps in these four areas . "
This brought all the Kurdish people out in the streets , " Sebahat Tuncel , one of the banned parliamentarians from the Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party ( BDP ) , told SETimes .
Political obstacles blocking judicial reform should be overcome .
Where do they go they go when the summer heat becomes unbearable ?
The group says it collected 20,000 signatures from around the country , which it delivered to parliament on Wednesday ( June 22nd ) .
The third group 's leader was also a shift supervisor .
With help from Turkey , the city of Lipjan in Kosovo is becoming an important educational centre .
Withers , news agencies said , will be remembered as one of the most active diplomats in Tirana .
The Liberals unanimously decided to vote against Tokes three days before the EP vote .
They are being given special keys that allow them access to ramps leading into and out of their home country .
Evidence presented by the prosecution " did not always allow the chamber to conclude whether a crime was committed or whether the KLA was involved as alleged , " the judges said .
Although the talks started in 2005 , only 11 of the 35 necessary chapters have been opened , and only one has been completed .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes correspondent Goran Trajkov , Milososki discusses the decision to initiate proceedings before the tribunal , his experience and other foreign policy priorities for the committee .
They finally accepted a compromise proposal offered by High Representative Miroslav Lajcak and envisioning the creation of seven state @-@ level co @-@ ordination bodies that will assume authority over the country 's ethnically divided police forces within a year after the adoption of constitutional reform .
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al Nahyan and his Cypriot counterpart Markos Kyprianou met in Abu Dhabi Wednesday ( July 28th ) .
The Netherlands has long insisted that Serbia must first arrest Bosnian Serb wartime commander Ratko Mladic .
" I have to admit , there is not that kind of co @-@ operation with the companies , yet .
Many said the country was facing its worst impasse since the signing of the Dayton Accords .
They found the remains of a Roman monument .
Serbia prepares to head CoE committee
Theatre , jazz festivals put spotlight on BiH
Official data on the number of inhabitants will be revealed on November 15th , " Lakcevic said .
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and his Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias agreed on November 24th to look for ways to deepen bilateral ties .
There are some limiting factors that affect the freedom of reporting and editorial policy of different media .
As thousands of Albanians flock to change their ethnicity , Deputy Chairman of the Albanian High Council of Justice Kreshnik Spahiu says the trend could be detrimental to the upcoming census in Albania .
A former member of the Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) received a 17 @-@ year prison sentence over a shooting incident in 1998 , the EU 's rule @-@ of @-@ law mission , EULEX , said on Wednesday ( March 4th ) .
Romania 's new economic plan is met with caution
Kosovo 's leaders have expressed hope that it will isolate the Belgrade @-@ sanctioned institutions and help Pristina extend its authority .
Countries such as the United States , Bulgaria , Croatia , Albania and Saudi Arabia gave speeches in support of Kosovo 's stance while countries such as Russia , China and Romania argued that independence violated international law .
Hvar offers no shortage of wonders -- from its lush vegetation , sandy beaches and coastal cliffs to the opulent architecture of its cities .
When you sink to the level of trying drugs , it is all over already .
Furthermore , the ESO must be made equal in status with NEK as a direct subsidiary of the Bulgarian Energy Holding , " Georgieva told SETimes .
At that time , the public did not know or care who the children or wives of the high state officials were .
The CERN particle research centre near Geneva . [ Reuters ]
Officials in Belgrade , which was pushing earlier this year for the establishment of an independent investigative mechanism by the UN Security Council to examine the allegations in Marty 's report , welcomed EULEX 's announcement .
" Some actions which are taken by EULEX are done just for propaganda , " he said , denouncing what he termed a " continued war against those who fought for the liberation of Kosovo . "
Authorities refused to reveal their names in order to protect any potential investigations against them .
In the initial feasibility study , the project was budgeted at $ 2.4 billion .
Emrah Aydoğdu was once conned out of 50 lira .
Yugo now a museum piece
" Albanians expect that through the dialogue they will be able to convince the EU to enable people here [ in Kosovo ] to move freely without a visa to the EU , while the Serbs consider that the dialogue will decrease the role of Belgrade in Kosovo , " political commentator Dragana Rasic told SETimes .
It is a movie without an overt political angle .
This is the only carriage where travellers are allowed to smoke , provided the train is not on Croatian territory .
The decision was adopted by a simple majority , with chairman Arben Ristani and the three Democratic Party commissioners all voting in favour .
" I can assure you that the KFOR commitment for your benefit will continue for a long time in order to achieve a peaceful and safer environment in Kosovo , " Earhart said .
Bulgaria 's Daticum centre will electronically process 95 % of all game statistics from the US National Basketball Association .
Romanian telecom operator RomTelecom will start providing internet protocol television ( IPTV ) after selecting the equipment supplier for the project , the company said .
A significant number of these explosives have been acquired by organisations throughout Middle East , and the PKK is one of these organisations , " Ozcan said .
Talks on a new political and economic accord between the EU and Russia , to replace the one signed in 1997 , began in July .
Nearly 40 countries sent representatives to the conference , which the European Commission organised and Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci attended .
" Grievances abound on both sides , " said James Lyon , ICG senior Balkans adviser .
The town of Harmanli , less than 15km away , was also submerged under at least 50cm of water .
EU candidate Croatia is still on track to complete its membership negotiations by the end of this year , he said .
Cave Vjetrenica -- or the Wind Cave -- situated in the karst landscape of the south @-@ Dinaric Alps , is the largest cave system in BiH and is considered the most biodiverse subterranean cave in the world .
Cialdini believes that any anti @-@ littering public awareness campaign Montenegro might roll out would be more effective if the ads showed pristine environments . In 1970 , one of the most memorable public service commercials ever aired attacked Americans for their littering habits .
The LDK , which will hold its party congress on Saturday ( October 30th ) , is undergoing a power struggle .
Romania , Georgia , Azerbaijan sign delivery agreement
She said that according to the 2006 terms under which the castle was returned , the Romanian government has the first right to purchase the castle .
In the post @-@ Cold War world , the role of NATO and Turkey 's position within it has changed , as both parties have had to adapt to new security challenges and keep the Alliance relevant and efficient .
Gruevski , in turn , said his government is working to find a solution , adding all such issues in the region should be resolved through dialogue , understanding and co @-@ operation .
According to preliminary results , Basescu 's Democratic Party won the EP vote , with 29.23 % of the vote .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul ( left ) met with Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran on February 15th . [ Reuters ]
Globally , political parties in Panama and Bolivia got the poorest marks of 4.6 and 4.5 , respectively .
It will help co @-@ ordinate the organisation of future summits .
International art Bienale uncovers Tito 's nuclear bunker
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , saying he no longer has the mandate to deal with the most important state issues , refused to meet with Ahtisaari during the envoy 's visit to Belgrade .
More than 30,000 people were killed in their armed conflict with Turkish forces until 1999 , after which several thousand militants fled to northern Iraq .
" Some of the clients [ at the brothel ] introduced themselves as policemen . "
The Kocev family moved from Skopje 's Karposh neighbourhood , which is close to the downtown area , to a more luxurious suburb on the foothills of Mt Vodno overlooking Skopje .
Political analysts are divided .
However , UN mediator Matthew Nimetz considers those issues outside the talks ' scope .
" That would not be a big problem unless we all know that with the withering of our [ local ] institutions , usually the people wither away too , because the Kosovo institutions are not ready to adequately accept Serbs , nor have the institutional capacity to accept those Serbs who worked in the institutions , " she added .
According to INSTAT , 50 % of them operate in the district of Tirana and Durres .
They make laws and then do not respect those laws .
Turkey ranks second among the Balkan countries and 37th in the overall ranking with one gold , four silver and three bronze medals .
Ratcheting up emotions even higher was a request the prosecutor 's office sent to parliament asking that immunity be withdrawn for three lawmakers , all members of the main opposition Socialist Party ( SP ) .
Macedonian authorities launched an electronic academic diary project on February 23rd that allows parents to monitor via the internet their child 's marks and activities in school .
Two members of the C @-@ 47 's World War II crew and their families also attended .
Prosecutors say the defendants tied up and taped the mouths of six victims -- all of Serbian ethnicity -- and threw them into the Drava River .
He was the only candidate for the post .
Under the agreement , pensioners will receive higher payments , but increases will be capped at 8 % . [ Getty Images ]
" Nothing has changed . Period , " he said .
The study shows that more than a half of Facebook accounts in these countries belong to men , and the majority of users are between 18 and 34 .
There are provocations and comments , but they mostly come from youngsters .
Held in Istanbul 's Sultanahmet Square , it will display the Muslim world 's most significant scientific discoveries and highlight their contributions to the modern world .
Retailers said that even if consumers didn 't by non @-@ essential items now , they would need to refill their refrigerators in a week .
The largest rise in tobacco consumption has occurred among youngsters and girls .
The Kosovo government was clear in its response .
Officials at the environment ministry say the new act cannot force an immediate end to plastic bag use ; rather it can sanction those who would use bags in the future , and over time completely stop their use .
Parliament elected him Tuesday ( August 28th ) in a third round of voting .
On Friday , Prime Minister George Papandreou urged an end to the action .
Bulgaria , which was first included in this group last year , has moved up a further step to 54th .
The Serb Democratic Party , co @-@ founded by Karadzic , establishes " Serb autonomous provinces " within Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Those allegedly involved in the case , including two other defence ministry officials , are accused of " generating substantial material gain for themselves by damaging the state budget by 3m euros , " the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network ( BIRN ) reported , citing the charge sheet .
" For Switzerland ... but also at the European level when you see the reactions of populist parties and the extreme right , who are celebrating and taking the Swiss example to launch campaigns against Muslims in their countries . "
" With some imperfections , the election process to date took place in an overall peaceful and good natured atmosphere with considerable voter participation , " said Pack .
He said Brussels will keep on encouraging its partners in Croatia to continue with the good work and eradicate corruption on all levels -- local and national .
Drews : Our co @-@ operation is excellent and I can say that our joint presence really symbolises that we , KFOR and EULEX , stand side by side .
Its expected annual capacity is 8.8 billion cubic metres of natural gas .
" There is no political will for changing the Lisbon Treaty , " Lubov Panayotova , head of the Sofia @-@ based European Institute told SETimes on Wednesday , also rejecting growing speculations about the possible breakup of the Eurozone .
Ivo Pukanic and a colleague at his newspaper were killed in a car bombing , almost exactly one year ago .
The opposition also cited the government 's inability to resolve the Kosovo issue , whose independence is recognised by 22 of the 27 EU member states .
The students , who were collecting donations to fund a theatre and dance troupe , sang a version of the carol " Santa Claus is Coming to Town , " replacing the words " Santa Claus " with " IMF . "
United States and EU agree to support Kosovo development
As Podravka managers suspected of wrongdoing were detained , the public , media and opposition began to speculate that a high @-@ ranking government official must have helped protect the alleged criminals since the transactions in question began back in 2006 .
They also mulled the future of the EU 's ongoing operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The finance ministry said the goal is to narrow the budget gap by 5 billion euros to 17 billion euros in 2011 , or 7.4 % of GDP .
It was the first time that we had the chance to mingle with Africans who were not being paid to smile .
Her boss , President Barack Obama , is expected to follow suit next month .
The site , spreading over 1,500 square metres , includes shops and a religious centre .
Expressed in terms of foreign exports to the EU , it increased by 11.7m euros , " Shala said .
Correspondents Anna Wood and Alakbar Raufoglu contributed to this article .
The latest downgrades of some of the biggest EU banksˈ credit ratings may threaten Balkan economic stability , according to regional economists .
But they proved unable to catch up with the United States and had to settle for bronze , following a late surge by the Netherlands .
The costs of Croatian exports to Macedonia are expected to double , and will triple for Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina when the country joins the EU .
The country has come under strong pressure from the EU and other Western partners to step up its fight against organised crime and high @-@ level corruption .
Thus , parliamentary work is at a standstill .
This is worrisome and I fear that this year is lost in terms of investments in Serbia , " Matic said .
The 6m @-@ euro investment in the facility was made by a Romanian investor .
Although Borisov 's party holds only 117 of the 240 seats in parliament , it is expected to survive the vote .
Though macroeconomic stability has been established , it could potentially be undermined by external debt , fragile fiscal positions , large grey economies and high levels of unemployment .
The Athens Stock Market jumped more than 5 % on Monday ( March 14th ) , buoyed in part by Friday 's decision by eurozone leaders to ease the loan payback terms for Greece .
The most famous mosque that was destroyed was Ferhadija , which was built in 1579 and is on the UNESCO list of protected monuments .
Even though parliamentary parties have reached an agreement on the constitution , it remains to be seen whether the document will actually get enough votes in the referendum .
Applications are submitted in conjunction with a prospective host institution in Europe .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci told lawmakers that authorities are working to create more opportunities .
UEFA further launched its own detailed investigation in seven European club competitions under its jurisdiction .
" Serbia will not give up the search for an agreement , and will certainly not give Kosovo up , " Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica told parliament . [ Getty Images ]
" Is it possible that such a movie is being shown ? " Milutin asked .
Artist Tome Serafimovski crafted the bronze sculpture .
Mladic : charges against him " obnoxious "
However , Lajcak said , " nationalism still wins votes . "
" This tournament is important , because it promotes Serbia in the best possible way and improves its reputation in the world .
Just days before the vote , Talat met with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and called for stronger US involvement in the peace process .
Journalists in Moldova have long faced constraints on press freedom .
Sanader and Economy Minister Damir Polancec are expected to address the inflation problem immediately .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government initially appeared reluctant to close the door on Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi , but later agreed to join an international intervention that targeted his military forces .
Voicing support for Bulgaria 's efforts to become a key player in European energy policies , US Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar said on Friday ( December 4th ) that the steps Sofia is taking will help it achieve greater energy independence .
If it fails at the referendum , the only way out would be to call elections for a constituent assembly .
The HDZ also says it will make secondary school obligatory as it focuses attention on educational reform and social issues .
Ten members of Afghanistan 's High Peace Council paid a four @-@ day visit to Turkey this week , aimed at strengthening bilateral relations .
To compile the index , Reporters Without Borders asked 14 freedom of expression organisations , its network of 130 correspondents , as well as journalists , researchers , jurists and human rights activists , to answer 50 questions about press freedom in their countries .
Serbia 's Infrastructure Ministry announced on Monday ( October 31st ) that Latvian group Baltic Aviation System is the only bidder in the tender for the privatisation of troubled state air carrier JAT Airways .
" Sandzak is already burdened by political conflicts and discord within the Islamic community , and the people are dissatisfied because of unemployment .
Representatives from Macedonia , Kosovo and the international community attended the event , including the European Commission ( EC ) , which is allocating specific funds for inter @-@ border co @-@ operation .
Local elections scheduled in Kosovo
Crvenkovski also met with Italian counterpart Giorgio Napolitano and Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone .
The prosecution appealed the decision and the appeals chamber ruled that a retrial should take place on two parts of the indictment .
Five young Serbian students won medals at the International Math Olympics in Vietnam .
Minister for Kosovo and Metohija Slobodan Samardzic has said that Serbia intends to invest in Kosovo and do everything it can to ensure as great a presence for its institutions in the province as possible .
The biggest is on Mount Belasica near Strumitsa .
That is when those who take advantage of people 's troubles in an ugly manner surface , " psychologist Biljana Lajovic told SETimes .
The Kosovo issue would not affect Serbia 's association with the EU , Rehn said in an interview with Belgrade 's TV B92 .
Yavor Yanakiev has won Bulgaria 's first medal at the Beijing Olympics , in Greco @-@ Roman wrestling .
According to Ronald Fisher , a professor at American University , the EU should have made accession conditional on settling the decades @-@ old dispute .
Contestants from 90 countries will be vying for the Miss Earth crown on November 26th .
The ombudsperson 's office is constitutionally mandated to defend human rights in Kosovo , but faces an uphill battle , due to a lack of resources .
The Alliance of Independent Social Democrats and the Party of Democratic Action say their suggestion , to combine local elections with general elections in 2014 , would streamline BiH 's costly election process .
The plan was drafted after the European Commission ( EC ) criticised the government 's strategy to fight corruption and organised crime on July 17th .
According to Musliu , a May 2001 agreement between the Albanians and the Serbian authorities , reached following armed clashes in Presevo and Bujanovac , has not been fully implemented .
Serbian police have arrested 24 people , including 16 fellow officers , for allegedly issuing false documents necessary for obtaining passports .
The reporter was also threatened last year when she wrote about the illegal labeling of tobacco products . [ Facebook ]
EC Vice President Franco Frattini ( right ) met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev . [ Getty Images ]
" Turkey has strong economic interests in Libya .
" The problem for Tadic is that Europe has asked him to deliver more then he is capable of delivering , particularly when it concerns the so @-@ called ' parallel institutions ' in the north .
He is believed to be the gunman seen in footage from bank security cameras near the site where Hrant Dink , founder and the editor of the weekly bilingual Turkish @-@ Armenian newspaper Agos , was slain on Friday .
" Unfortunately , this is new proof that EU rules are ignored based strictly on internal political calculations , " Romania 's English @-@ language Nine O 'clock daily quoted Baconschi as saying .
Last week 's progress report on Albania by the European Commission said the country must intensify its fight against corruption , money laundering , drug trafficking and organised crime .
If lawmakers adopt it , a Croatian representative would take a seat beside parliament 's president .
The country is increasingly becoming a positive benchmark for others in the region , he said , although it still needs to speed up reforms in state administration and the judicial system .
The EU has tapped Austrian Ambassador to Slovenia Valentin Inzko as its new representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina . [ File ]
More than 3,000 took out loans pegged to the Swiss franc ; others took loans in euros .
Meanwhile , speculation continues about what exactly Ahtisaari will recommend .
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Gulbeyaz Cakmacı , 20 , who has been looking after her uncle 's grocery shop for seven months , says sales haveincreased by about 30 % since displaced Syrians entered Turkey .
This should also be seen as such by the EU , " said Professor Ihsan Dagi of the Middle East Technical University .
The demonstrators set fire to the parliament building and presidential office .
The Serbian , Turkish and Montenegrin parliaments approved their countries ' 2009 budgets . [ Getty Images ]
A sixth partner , the German company RWE , joined Nabucco on February 5th .
The other country named among the five biggest recipients of asylum @-@ seekers was Canada , where the number of applications fell significantly in 2010 .
Elizabeth Gowing tells about Kosovo 's culture and traditions in her new book Travels in Blood and Honey : a Beekeeper in Kosovo . [ Elizabethgowing.com ]
But I definitely do not want to see them again on the street as they were before .
According to the World Bank , Western Balkan countries should pursue intra @-@ regional integration because for most of them , accession is still some time away .
He is charged with abuse of power over 15 land swap deals .
Since then , one election has followed after another , bringing a succession of governments .
" Qatar has agreed to convene the first meeting of the [ Contact ] Group as soon as possible .
Serbian national football team coach Radomir Antic will continue at the helm of the squad through the Euro 2012 campaign , the Serbian Football Association announced on November 25th .
Since its establishment in 1993 , the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) has been working to bring to justice those responsible for war crimes committed during the Balkans conflicts in the 1990s .
Despite improving economic figures , extreme poverty still exists in Serbia . It affects a significant part of the population and is found mostly in the southeast of the country , according to official data .
" For those who say we are lazy , tell us someone who works more than eight hours a day . "
At the end of the trial last month , presiding Judge Alphons Orie alleged witness intimidation throughout the process .
While Kotor strives to accommodate the new without destroying the old , the city of Podgorica faces an altogether different challenge .
An estimated 400 cruise ships , transporting 50,000 tourists , traverse the river each year .
The film is the first work of director Corneliu Porumboiu and depicts life in Romania 16 years after the fall of communism .
On Monday , Russian President Vladimir Putin made it clear that his country would block any decision on Kosovo 's final status that is not acceptable to Belgrade .
Recent polls suggest that the party , established by Sofia Mayor Boyko Borisov in late 2006 , is set to take between 26 % and 34 % of the vote .
She welcomed the changes made to the 2007 Law on Religious Communities and Religious Groups to bring it in line with international standards but noted that the country was still lagging behind in implementing the envisioned reforms .
The Croatian public strongly opposes the possibility of sending Croatian troops to Iraq and does not support building military bases on the Adriatic coast .
The 25 @-@ year @-@ old Bulgarian triumphed with a record 14 wins over 15 days , besting the two highest @-@ ranked participants in the event , Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu and Hakuho .
I do not believe that you can stubbornly try to impose one solution onto all problems and disregard all the specific circumstances and realities surrounding them .
International media reports , citing diplomats and officials , have said it proposes some form of " supervised independence " for Kosovo , though with significant autonomy for its Serbian population .
A scream for justice rises from your silence . "
While we are spending time on matters that should not be controversial , issues such as the right to education or health care remain in the background .
This report was launched simultaneously with another study , drafted by Romania 's National Anti @-@ Drug Agency ( ANA ) .
" This is a crime against the constitution and democracy , " Meta told a crowd of protesters who chanted " Shame " outside the parliament building .
" A day will come when EU , Kosovo and Serbian representatives will be sitting around the same table , " he said .
Turkey began entry talks with the Union in October 2005 , but the process has stalled for various reasons and several member states remain opposed to the country ever being admitted as a full @-@ fledged member .
International donors pledged 1.2 billion euros for Kosovo on Friday .
On February 26th , five Serbs -- including four police officers -- were arrested in Kosovo , accused of disrupting the judicial order .
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" Young people in Serbia are fed up with trivial content , " Bozovic told SETimes .
Bulgarian sumo wrestler Petar Stoyanov was the champion in the over @-@ 115kg category at this year 's international tournament in Poland , the Bulgarian Sumo Federation announced on August 20th .
Participants at an IPA2 @-@ financed environmental project on Macedonia @-@ Albania cross border co @-@ operation . [ Klaudija Lutovska / SETimes ]
During a visit to Tirana on Tuesday , Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme , whose country takes over the rotating EU presidency from Spain on July 1st , supported Albania 's bid to join the bloc .
The electricity network is also in dire need of an upgrade , and power cuts have become a regular part of life .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes , Davitkovski discusses the effects of reforms on his law school , and in Macedonia under the Bologna system -- which strives to make academic degree standards and quality assurance standards more comparable and compatible throughout Europe .
However , some feel that by already announcing the indictment against Limaj , EULEX reacted prematurely before the constitutional court had time to review the matter .
The scholars found the hippodrome in Olympia , Greece , by using geomagnetic and geo @-@ radar techniques .
Balkan nations have pledged to help enact all measures aimed at protecting civilians from the regime in Tripoli .
I simply can 't see how in this atmosphere any constructive changes may appear , " says Sarajevo journalist and publicist Emir Suljagic .
The prison project is not solely about improving infrastructure .
The overthrowing of the BCP leader set the stage for democratic change , and marked the beginning of the country 's transition to a market economy .
In its Turkey Progress Report 2007 , which the EP approved by a 467 @-@ 62 vote , the parliament acknowledged secularist worries .
The owners of the luxury properties with private quays , fishing ponds and mansions hidden behind tall fences are mostly senior civil servants -- including customs and traffic police officers , as well as businessmen .
BiH is now lagging significantly behind other EU hopefuls in the region , according to Lajcak .
He was responsible for planning and directing all operations of the VRS and for monitoring the activities of all subordinate officers and units to ensure that his orders were implemented . "
Top rafting teams from all over the world met at the Vrbas and Tara rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) last month for the World Rafting Championship .
Politicians from Serbia were also quick to react .
Belgrade has been urging a boycott of the upcoming elections in Kosovo , but some Serbs worry this would leave them out of the political process .
" This part of society is ... the so @-@ called median voter .
Many experts also believe that the PKK is trying to use a new wave of violence to forestall any new initiative by the government on Kurdish issues .
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Artists in the Oteshevo studios are supplied with clay , different glazes , whetstone and modern kilns , where temperatures can reach 1,000 degrees Celsius .
Less than 30 minutes after that attack , a second homemade bomb exploded outside the premises of the ministry for Macedonia and Thrace in the northern city of Thessaloniki , causing minor damage to the building , but no injuries .
The Socialist Party of Serbia , led by Milosevic until his death at The Hague in 2006 , is now back in power .
They also confiscated an unspecified " big number of laptops and desktops , " three pairs of car license plates , a bullet @-@ proof vest , wigs , full face hoods and cellular phones .
" This issue represents a long term process and requires [ the ] ... engagement of all institutions in accordance with European standards , " Nikolcevic said .
The 3 Maj shipyard nets a deal that will fulfil production capacity for next year .
During court cases for protection from violence , women are exposed to secondary victimisation and do not receive appropriate psycho @-@ social aid and support .
Serbian ministry eyes bishop 's colleagues in financial frauds
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Opinion elsewhere in the Balkans is generally , though not overwhelmingly , favorable towards the Macedonian side .
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" We are entering a period during which Croatia , led by this government , will achieve its main strategic goals , " Prime Minister Ivo Sanader told parliament after they approved the cabinet .
An astronomy exhibition entitled " The Universe in the City Centre " opened on Monday ( July 7th ) in the Bucharest City Museum .
It will have a cost for Kosovo because a second attempt will be very difficult , " analyst Nexhmedin Spahiu told SETimes .
" We have strong reasons to believe that some of these persons have been involved in the network for supporting those indicted with war crimes .
Hamza : The draft is sent to the assembly for approval and it is normal to have discussions and various proposals by the opposition .
George Papaconstantinou , a European Parliament lawmaker , is the new finance minister .
With that in mind , I set up an online platform which would help co @-@ ordinate the two , " she explains .
While scores of Serbs dream of leaving their country for a better future in Western Europe or the US , one Frenchman exchanged his native Paris for the noisy Belgrade quarter of Zeleni Venac .
However , he added , " we have principles to which we are attached . "
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Macedonia takes over the six @-@ month chairmanship of the Council of Europe 's ( CoE ) Committee of Ministers from Switzerland on Tuesday ( May 11th ) .
Both countries ' chiefs of general staff met again during the First Balkan Countries Chiefs of Staff Regional Conference in Thessaloniki in April .
" No serious attempts existed earlier .
The foreign ministers , army chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies of the three countries are also expected to participate in the meeting .
Problems such as overcrowding , hasty and poor construction and inadequate preparation are found in many countries .
" They [ the Albanians ] have got their independence , now let us live our life , " he said .
He and Sanader then attended a Bulgarian @-@ Croatian business forum .
However , he claims that the illegal transactions that led to the hostile takeover of the profitable company were safeguarded not by him , but by President Stipe Mesic .
Residents of Kosovo await moves this year to formalize independence from Serbia , a move backed by nearly all ethnic Albanians in the Serbian province . [ Getty Images ]
" These are aberrant measures , taken by people who just have no clue what living in Romania is really like , " said Lucian Sava , 28 , a history teacher , saying the cuts would be a disaster for two @-@ income families where both spouses are employed by the state educational system .
According to the finance ministry , Bulgaria 's 2011 current account balance is expected to be in surplus of around 1.8 % of GDP .
But now , around 400m tonnes of oil have been identified .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said on Monday ( January 15th ) that Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured him that his country will not back a settlement to the Kosovo status issue that is rejected by Belgrade .
UN police and local security forces used teargas Tuesday ( November 28th ) to disperse thousands of Kosovo Albanian protesters after a rally held by a pro @-@ independence group turned violent .
Filandra , however , sees both a " bad and a good side " to the relationship .
They walked off their jobs months ago , refusing to serve under the Kosovo Police Service ( KPS ) .
When we do something completely silly on our show , my associates and I roll around laughing during editing .
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" Our intention will be to start as soon as possible , and to stick to the 120 @-@ day period , " Gallach told reporters on Friday , adding that once all three mediators have been appointed , other aspects of the negotiations would be finalised .
" In the very near future , everyone will be able to see proof of the excellent co @-@ operation between Greece and Turkey , " Turkey 's Ahmet Davutoglu promised in Athens .
EULEX judges and prosecutors have been involved in the adjudication of approximately 120 cases , a majority of them related to serious crime , including corruption .
Duvnjak : The power of this initiative is in its regional approach , which should pave the way for exchanges of information , because the facts established at the national level hardly have been accepted throughout the whole region .
Eight other officials from Budva Municipality were also arrested .
After school , she returns the same distance to greet her parents and little sister at home .
The Croatian tennis player Ivo Karlovic , 28 , won his first ATP title , defeating the Argentinean Mariano Zabaleta in the finals of the US Men 's Claycourt Championship , in Houston on April 15th .
BiH 's MESS celebrates 50 years
Former Agriculture Minister Valeri Tsvetanov was indicted on Tuesday ( September 8th ) with abuse of office involving 15 land swap deals -- the first member of former Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev 's cabinet to face such charges .
The cruise liner Mavi Marmara arrives in Istanbul on December 26th , 2010 . [ Reuters ]
Igor Miladinovic , 35 , is a Belgrade economist with a 5 @-@ year @-@ old and a 7 @-@ year @-@ old .
The report also reflects an opinion poll of more than 13,500 business leaders in the surveyed countries .
The transformation of publicly owned enterprises should be a priority for the Albanian government this year , Prime Minister Sali Berisha said on Wednesday ( May 25th ) .
The Environmental Ministry says it is working on a programme to address reforestation and reverse erosion .
" Despite government denials , it 's an obvious payoff to Russia and a part of Serbia 's turning away from the West and the European Union , " the AP quoted political and economic analyst Braca Grubacic as saying earlier this month .
" Olive plantations , and with that building bigger factories for their processing and preserving , seem to be the most attractive for Greek businessman . "
Although there are plenty of dance clubs , visitors seeking to experience traditional Montenegrin music and culture had few good options in the Montenegrin capital .
Considering the country 's relatively low standard of living , the key question may be " should the public buy INA stock at all ? "
The 60 @-@ year @-@ old head of the Democratic Left Party ( DSP ) is vowing to " get the country back from political Islam " in general elections scheduled for this summer .
" What is important to mention is that Albania 's economy does not have deep , internal problems .
He said all EU members respect the opinion of the Netherlands , which insists the SAA remain blocked until Serbia arrests Bosnian Serb wartime commander Ratko Mladic .
Standoff at Kosovo border turns violent
The supplies are to be transported by special tankers through the Black Sea .
Serbian parliament ratifies Vojvodina statute
After the capture of the group 's leader , Abdullah Ocalan , in 1999 , the militants began shifting its bases to areas outside Turkey , and mainly in northern Iraq .
We already have arrangements with the countries to export fish , so deliveries could start as early as next month , " says Sanel Saric , director of Norfish from Blagaj .
The Istanbul Stock Exchange composite index plummeted to 29,096.18 points on Wednesday , but stocks recovered and reached 29,900 points .
Talks started in 1994 , but the political framework and regional conflicts prevented much progress .
In terms of adult literacy , which is set at 98.1 % , Croatia ranks second in the region after Albania .
" Kosovo 's challenges have moved beyond military to internal security threats that can best be handled by the country 's multiethnic police force , " Radio Free Europe quoted him as saying .
" It is assumed that the group belonged to the dealer network which has succeeded in the past years to sell drugs on the streets of Vienna and Frankfurt , worth millions of euros , " said Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska .
" While the journey of ensuring the well @-@ being and prosperity of all Kosovars has only begun , we have taken the critical first steps , " Bukoshi said , adding that support from the international community remains essential .
Pensions will not be reduced in 2010 , while in 2011 , they will rise according to the country 's economic growth .
But the death toll may have reached several hundred , according to various news reports .
With an average salary of 400 euros , customers are hardly lying awake at night deciding which loan to choose .
A few years ago , he spent his savings on some land in one of Belgrade 's suburbs , hoping it would help keep his family closer together .
Macedonia asks EU leaders to set date for accession talks
If we do not act , we could see social unrest , political instability , or war , " he told meeting participants .
In Turkey , jail sentences not exceeding two years can be suspended until the offender commits the same crime again .
" It also suggests areas where the Kosovo authorities can enhance their efforts to implement further reforms in the field of governance , the economy and in strengthening Kosovo 's democratic and multiethnic foundations . "
Ademi , who surrendered voluntarily to The Hague , is barred from leaving his place of residence or talking to the press while awaiting trial .
The agreement allows Pristina to be recognised as Kosovo * -- a footnote will state , " This designation is without prejudice to positions on status , and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence . "
The feasibility study will open a new era in EU @-@ Kosovo relations .
" The security of our energy supplies is really a question to interest for us all . "
Greece 's economy will register a negative economic growth of -3 % in 2010 , which will improve to -0.5 % in 2011 , EC analysts said .
Marina Stojanovska in Skopje contributed to this report .
" If the Syria uprising leads to the creation of a new administration , then Turkey has to start from the very beginning , " he added .
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" We cannot afford to sit back and wait for new audiences to come to us ; we have to find them , " Montenegro Theatre Director Janko Ljumovic says .
Participating troupes come from Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia , Romania , Russia , Serbia , Slovakia and Spain .
The prosecutor 's office for organised crime pressed charges against eight of the former Red Berets for organising the armed rebellion on March 9th .
For " Girl from Bondsteel , " curiosity was stronger than prejudice
Her colleagues in the NGO sector describe her passing as an irrecoverable loss for Serbia , which wants to move forward and deal with its past .
Also in diplomatic news : Austrian President Heinz Fischer visits Cyprus , and Poland 's president backs Macedonia 's bid for Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
As the international community hashes out the basis for beginning talks between Belgrade and Pristina , the idea of promoting national reconciliation between Serbs and Kosovo Albanians took many by surprise .
" We are asking for everyone 's co @-@ operation and understanding , " Elshani said .
A new web portal aims to ease communication between citizens and government , to make government more responsive and efficient in real time .
We really do , " Fried told A1 TV channel .
" This isn 't something you buy on a daily basis like bread and milk , " she told SETimes .
Albania will soon open its embassy in Brazil and will have representation there at the highest diplomatic level , Prime Minister Sali Berisha told a cabinet meeting Wednesday ( August 27th ) .
The public is demanding it , Freedom House said , and the EU accession process requires it .
KFOR , a NATO @-@ led international force , entered Kosovo on June 12th 1999 under a UN mandate , two days after the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1244 .
Many bills require a consensus for adoption and have been put on hold indefinitely .
According to Zagreb media analysts , Sanader left the door open for a comeback .
The state and its citizens are facing massive amounts of debt , with little end in sight .
The EU position , she said , is that " the situation in northern Kosovo is difficult and it can only be resolved through dialogue and removal of restrictions on freedom of movement , not referendum . "
All five participating photographers agree that being given the opportunity to explore the historical and cultural significance of the centuries @-@ old sites and monuments motivated them to get involved in the project .
Kosovo still needs to complete many necessary reforms , and authorities should take all efforts to fulfill them .
Police officials say they will also investigate whether the highest levels of the Customs Administration were involved .
The Greek Finance Ministry immediately denied the speculations .
Also this week : Bulgarian actress Tatyana Lolova receives the 2007 Askeer theatre award for lifetime achievement .
In these debates , the commission has taken account of citizens ' ideas and suggestions , which we consider very constructive . "
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said at a press conference that he hopes Croatia and Serbia can continue to have good ties .
Hidden revenues of hotels and restaurants businesses totalled at least 250m euros annually , experts say . [ AFP ]
How can Westerners be confident of Turkey 's supporting role when / if such a dramatic moment @-@ of @-@ truth comes ?
Also attending the ceremony were Greek Cypriot Presidential Commissioner George Iacovou , the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot mayors of Europe 's last divided capital , Eleni Mavrou and Jemal Metin Bulutoglulari , as well as UN officials and diplomats .
Estimated reserves of almost 3 billion barrels of oil and 3 trillion cubic metres of natural gas were discovered in northern Albania , the Gustavson Associates LLC Corporation announced on Tuesday ( January 15th ) .
The Croatian coastal city of Split hosted one of the world 's ten largest nautical fairs from March 28th to April 5th , directly in front of the historic Diocletian 's Palace .
Bulgaria 's Pironkova makes history at Wimbledon .
However , doctors found two teeth typical of the great white shark in the diver 's leg .
Recent incidents in the country 's Serb @-@ dominated north have sparked fears of what Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen described on Monday as a " soft partition " of Europe 's newest state .
" Television stations can give the parties discounts , but the transaction should be carried out in a transparent manner , " he said .
Gowing : There was so much to learn - about the elaborate greetings that even a stranger will ask you and the appropriate behaviour at various festivities .
The two have also clashed over the timing of elections for members of the European Parliament .
Also in diplomatic news : Greek President Karolos Papoulias was in Belgrade .
Ferronikel has invested more than 60m euros since privatisation , of which more than 12m has been invested on environmental issues .
" All the lines of scientific evidence point in the same direction , towards a longstanding infection control problem at the hospital , dating back to the mid 1990s or earlier , " one of the researchers , Oxford University 's Oliver Pybus , said .
US prosecutor to head Kosovo organ trafficking investigation
He added that the step will not be taken yet , as the government is waiting for a more suitable moment .
Increasing numbers of people in the Kosovo Serb community have seen they can benefit from participation in Kosovo 's political life .
" The arrest of Ratko Mladic is good news for Serbia , but now we get the impression that the government knew all along where he was , " military analyst Zoran Dragisic told SETimes .
The KCB managed to meet its goals even while the international financial system was facing " one of the worst crises in history , " bank Governor Hashim Rexhepi said . [ UNMIK ]
While a number of Byzantine @-@ era cathedrals in Istanbul acquired an Islamic identity after being transformed into mosques during the Ottoman period , a handful of prominent examples , such as the Hagia Sophia and the Chora ( Kariye Camii ) , were turned into museums after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey .
" Negotiations [ in Athens ] with the Greek government , the European Commission and the IMF need to be accelerated , " she said .
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But there are also several fields -- such as war crimes and organised crime -- in which we will need the assistance of EULEX or even other mechanisms for some time more .
While the Kosovo Security Force ( KSF ) conducts crisis response operations domestically and abroad , handles civil protection operations and assists civil authorities in responding to natural disasters and other emergencies -- it does not have the status of an army .
Albania 's prime minister , Sali Berisha , has also expressed concern that radicalization could take place in Macedonia if the country stays outside NATO .
Among the top aims of the government is to strengthen relations with Germany , the United Kingdom , France and Italy , with China also ranking high on the list .
Even as Turkey moves towards reform , the Kurdistan Workers ' Party has escalated its armed campaign , seeking to convince Kurds that violence is the only answer .
But I am afraid Holland [ is using ] justice as a mere pretext and its opposition is rooted in something else , " he told SETimes .
Authorities have blocked access to Turkish evolutionist websites such as ateizm.org as well .
Selimi : Kosovo has been recognised by 13 countries so far in 2011 and has a bigger number of bilateral recognitions than Montenegro .
Southeast European Times correspondents Manjola Hala and Sami Neza contributed to this report .
SETimes : How do you assess the warnings of the Kosovo government to move ahead in its attempt to reinstate sovereignty in the north ?
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has reiterated his opposition to EU membership for Turkey , but says he will not block the country 's ongoing accession talks with the bloc .
Its entry was marked at the start of the 15th WMO Congress , which began in Geneva on May 7th .
At Serbia 's request , the UN Security Council held an emergency session Tuesday ( July 6th ) to discuss the situation in Kosovo , following last week 's grenade explosion at a flashpoint area in the country 's north .
" Such an assessment has opened the way for the negotiation of the SBA agreement , which offers access to funding from this institution , " Shahini said .
The same is true for socialising during class breaks .
We will keep up the pressure to see it through . "
Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger reiterated his call for a quick feasibility study and a SAA with Kosovo .
" My son plays a bassoon .
At the same time , 184 Croatian soldiers died and 1,430 were wounded .
The OSCE will begin dismantling its civilian mission in Georgia at the beginning of next year , after Russia blocked the extension of its mandate at a meeting in Vienna on Monday ( December 22nd ) .
" We hope those who launch terrorist attacks in Turkey and throughout the world , will take their lesson from Awlaki 's fate , " he added .
Restaurants , hospitals , schools , offices , and bars do not fall under the umbrella of the amendment , and smoking is still prohibited in those areas .
This is a beautiful country , and you are a beautiful people , " said Bono .
In neighbouring Bulgaria , the right @-@ wing opposition Union of Democratic Forces ( UDF ) adopted a declaration Tuesday , calling for the immediate resignation of the country 's ruling three @-@ party coalition , describing it as " harmful " to the nation .
Therefore , it will be at the core of the Commission 's assessment in its [ October 12th ] Progress Report , " a spokesman for EC Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele told SETimes .
Incumbent Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis is the nephew of New Democracy founder and four @-@ time Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis .
District experts , however , say advertising companies are responsible for billboards throughout the city .
" The EU and the United States stand ready to assist and facilitate , to support and cajole that the parties do reach these agreements with each other , " she said after talks with Ashton .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 23 / 09 / 08
Although there weren 't any girls at the park grinding the curb , a few cheered the boys on .
Go back to your husband ' , " Aysun said .
KFOR has about 15,000 troops on the field , and is ready to fulfill its mission all over Kosovo .
The Greek authorities hope other national treasures and antiquities would be repatriated , particularly the Elgin Marbles kept at the British Museum , which include much of the Parthenon frieze .
It will continue to operate under the name American Bank of Albania .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha and Microsoft Corporation Chairman Bill Gates signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement for the modernisation of the Albanian public sector and the acceleration of the country 's technological development .
We do not want to see this happen .
UN envoy Matthew Nimetz is the mediator in the name dispute issue . [ Getty Images ]
Measures should be in place and made irreversible before , not after , a candidate country joins the EU. says former Romanian Justice minister Monica Macovei , currently an advisor for the Macedonian government .
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) invited two Greek universities , the Athens University of Economics and Business and the University of Piraeus , to organise local postgraduate courses in finance and business administration , the daily Kathimerini reported .
Monday 's deal is based on an agreement brokered by the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA ) last year , under which Iran was to send nearly 80 % of its low @-@ enriched uranium abroad for processing into nuclear fuel .
Serbian Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic and company director Joseph Hilmer signed an agreement Wednesday ( August 18th ) on the construction of the new factory that is to become operational in 2011 and employ 750 people .
The EU and human rights groups , including Amnesty International , have considered the four prisoners of conscience .
Cypriots guarded over British land offer
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel , however , said Croatia must adhere to what it has signed .
It is important to strengthen co @-@ operation at a regional level , " he added .
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 28 / 11 / 06
" If the euro collapses , Europe collapses . "
Trucks weighing up to 3.5 tonnes will be able to enter northern Kosovo freely , while heavier vehicles will require Red Cross certificates , Stefanovic told them .
Greece struggles to control a double @-@ digit budget deficit , ballooning public debt and European concern that it will fall short of solving the problem .
The report recommends the government be less involved in the economic arena , boost home export capacities and ensure a balanced budget .
" Mr. Minister , we have a voice , and we hear and see .
The networks created with UNSECO / HP support function autonomously , with the objective of sharing innovative experiences to help researchers from the region consolidate local capacities and undertake research beyond borders , without leaving their home countries permanently .
The Greek National Tourism Organisation ( GNTO ) opened its first office in Bucharest , Greece 's Ministry of Tourism announced on Thursday ( July 17th ) .
EU urges Macedonia to continue reforms
By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 09 / 04 / 12
Experts commented that the slowdown is mainly due to the significant hike in imports versus exports .
Macedonian citizens get biometric passports
By contrast , Monda sees no reason for Kadare to reject the prize .
Greeks have always had strong historical and religious bonds with the Serbs .
The breakaway republic in northern Cyprus is isolated from the international community and is highly dependent on economic aid from Turkey .
Al Jazeera @-@ Balkans will start transmitting programs from Sarajevo in January 2011 , local media reported on Saturday ( September 18th ) .
Albanian police sweeps net cocaine , counterfeit currency
" But in general , both sides see this process with pessimism and lack of trust towards each other . "
Bids will be accepted by December 14th .
Silajdžić was bewildered .
Normally , the cultivation period is one month , during which skin can grow from 1 to 70 square cm .
" International conflicts cannot be solved by force , violence and violations of international law , " Serbian Secretary for Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic said . [ B92 ]
Velika Mayor Gorica Drazen Barisic and his team were up during the night trying to protect the river barriers designed to help stop further flooding .
We do not want men to get reductions in penalties as a result of alleged extenuating circumstances .
" The government side ( PASOK ) lost a large part of its electoral power , [ and is now ] finding it difficult to organise for the next day , which includes a stricter implementation of the memorandum 's policy , and even the taking of additional structural measures , " Giorgos Kyrtsos , the publisher of Greece 's biggest free press daily , City Press , wrote on Monday .
No statements were made after the talks .
Although the Kosovo Serbs strongly disagree with Ahtisaari 's proposal , most of them are not planning to leave the province after its final status is resolved , Fried noted .
" Serbia is not considering any kind of trade , because Kosovo cannot be traded .
Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , which is seen as a major first step towards eventual membership in the Union , was initialed in November .
The New Year has brought stricter regulation of Macedonia 's open @-@ air produce markets .
During the visit , Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and Bulgarian counterpart Tsvetan Tsvetanov signed an agreement to establish a joint contact centre for police and customs co @-@ operation .
The former aide to the late President Franjo Tudjman is seeking political asylum in Austria , where he has lived on and off since 2000 , running a construction business in Vienna .
" This is very serious work , and the Republic of Srpska had prepared some documents and analysis that our representatives presented at the beginning of the dialogue , " said Igor Radojicic , president of the RS National Assembly .
" Words , commitments and promises need to be put into practice , reform of the justice system and public administration needs to be carried out .
The movie " Zena sa Slomljenim Nosem " ( The Woman with a Broken Nose ) , by Serbian director Srdjan Koljevic , won the best international feature film award at the Zurich Film Festival .
In an interview with SETimes , she discusses the importance of culture to Macedonia 's EU integration process , steps taken by the current government to promote culture , and challenges which her ministry faces -- including the problem of artefact theft .
" RTK does not have ethnic divisions .
" The kind of political system which can be implemented in the country is negotiable , " Gaddafi 's spokesman Moussa Ibrahim said on Monday ( April 4th ) . [ Reuters ]
" The entire RECOM project is envisioned completely wrong , too ambitious and is completely unrealistic , " Helsinki Committee for Human Rights of Republika Srpska head Branko Todorovic told SETimes .
According to Greek dental associations , private practices have seen as much as a 50 % drop in business due to " dental excursions " to Bitola , Gevgelija or Strumica .
The new government will have to work hard to justify the trust of the citizens and fulfill its promises of a better future .
The country could win recognition as an official EU candidate next year if it makes tangible progress in priority political and economic reforms , as well as full co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
The forest fires that charred the country add an additional dimension to the issue .
Macedonia 's opposition claims the government is sending mixed messages about Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , but officials and analysts say there is no straying from the course .
But the ministry concedes there is a deficiency of specialists in some fields , such as infectious diseases and forensics .
After Hidroteknika was privatised in 2006 , " I never got any compensation , and the worst is that the company does not exist anymore , because the new owner has changed the destiny of it , " Berisha told SETimes .
Librescu graduated from the Polytechnic University in Bucharest with a degree in in mechanics and aviation construction in 1953 .
This year , however , the occasion has new significance .
While praising the ruling Justice and Development Party 's ( AKP ) constitutional reform in September , its efforts to open relations with Kurds , its increasing role in foreign policy , progress in civilian oversight of security forces and remarkable success in the economy , Brussels criticised the slow pace of reforms , strained relations between key state bodies and growing pressure over the media .
The SOFA agreement , signed on February 18th in Pristina , defines the legal status of the US military in the territory of another nation .
Both sides should carefully review the package and respond whether they accept it or not , UN envoy Matthew Nimetz said . [ File ]
Awlaki , who is reportedly a leader of al @-@ Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula ( AQAP ) , was wanted by both the US and Yemen for his suspected role in terrorist attacks -- including the Christmas Day 2009 attempted bombing of a US aircraft in Detroit and the killing of 13 people in Fort Hood , Texas , a month earlier .
It also awards between 21m and 25m euros through various public tenders .
" There are two ways to apply -- one is to invite a commission of Guinness to come to our town , and the second is by sending them documents proving our record .
" In recent years , Serbia has also managed to negotiate duty free , or preferential export regimes , with countries or unions that form a single market of over one billion people , to which exports can be done with or without minimal tariff , " Investment and Export Promotion Agency ( SIEPA ) Director Bozidar Laganin told SETimes .
Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen said the restitution law is unacceptable . [ Agrapres ]
This would be a constitutional violation and a negation of state sovereignty , they say .
" That effort must be appreciated , " she said .
Montenegrin Interior Minister Ivan Brajovic said his country is " absolutely determined " to arrest all individuals wanted by Serbia who are in Montenegro .
The bomber injured 32 people including 15 police officers and 17 civilians .
Parties on both right and left quickly vilified the prospect of early elections as " blackmail , " " blackmailing dilemmas " and " fear @-@ mongering . "
The annual event highlights the economic , social and educational status of women .
Erdogan 's remarks came in the wake of the Turkish forces ' major ground offensive against PKK militants in northern Iraq last month and his talks with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in Ankara on Friday .
" It [ Turkey ] has been a member of NATO since 1952 , that together with the EU integration process , has built up a certain level of trust [ with the West ] ... between Turkish policy spheres , state agencies , security , military and business elites , " European Geopolitical Forum founder Marat Terterov tells SETimes .
This dish is a must for any special family event .
The move came during a meeting at the Serbian military complex of Karadjordjevo , hosted by Serbian President Boris Tadic .
" No election campaigns and battles for power should be based on the glorification of war criminals .
He disappeared several months after the ICTY issued its initial joint indictment against him and former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic in July 1995 .
The four were tried and sentenced at the BiH Court . [ BiH government ]
Serbia didn 't make the Top Ten Reformers list this year , although it was last year 's world leader .
Despite criticism from the EU , the Turkish government has said it would not arrest him at the meeting .
He warned the international community that " such a concession could be a dangerous precedent with unforeseeable consequences . "
Dink , 53 , was gunned down on January 19th 2007 outside his newspaper 's offices .
US and Bulgaria to discuss anti @-@ missile shield
Moldovans to vote in crucial referendum
There are an estimated 55,000 bloggers in Greece who could turn to other outlets , including online platforms such as Facebook , message boards , Twitter , or other forums where identities are kept hidden .
" The leaders of political parties , who had a final say on the lists are simply telling us nothing other than ' Yes , you should have a mustache to become a deputy ' . "
On Tuesday , Tadic had said the idea of partition merited consideration if negotiators exhausted all other options .
By Alexander Christie @-@ Miller for the Southeast European Times in Khirbet al @-@ Joz -- 24 / 06 / 11
The Romanian performers believe they might have had a better chance of winning , had the countries that were once part of the former Soviet Union not voted among themselves again .
" There is already quite a strong civilian element to EU operations there , so it should not be too complicated , " Finnish defence ministry spokesman Jyrki Iivonen said on Monday .
FBiH internal affairs ministry officials say that despite continuous activities undertaken to collect weapons and ammunition , citizens still possess large quantities left over from war .
" We don 't have it ; other [ countries ] in the region have it .
This we have not forgotten , " Droutsas said after meeting with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias in Nicosia .
A leader of the opposition Social Democrat Party ( SDP ) , Josipovic said his main priorities are to fight political corruption and to lead Croatia into the EU .
" We have been so far able to avoid a train wreck and in my view we still have all the chances to avoid such in December . "
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis hailed Croatia 's progress last week during a visit to Zagreb .
Police officers inspect the scene of a suicide bombing at Istanbul 's Taksim Square Sunday ( October 31st ) that injured 32 people . [ Reuters ]
It features drawings , photographs , paper mosaics and videos , where the author is often the main character .
Croatia indicated this week that it would follow the EU policy on the matter , but would not be among the first to announce recognition of the nascent state .
In sign of a new era , Belgrade hosts NATO conference
" I 'm so happy with the result .
Workers at both ports claim privatisation will eventually lead to job cuts .
To address the growing health problems posed by smoking , the health ministry has proposed existing amendments to the law prohibiting smoking in enclosed spaces .
The SDP convention was a major triumph for incumbent Zoran Milanovic .
It will be trimmed on Christmas Eve , decorated with candles and a red or blue ribbon , and placed under the Christmas tree or on the table as a holiday decoration .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki , who represents his country in the ICJ case , said his government decided to take Greece to court , as it saw " no other way to satisfy justice and to protect " its rights .
Belgrade would not recognise an independent Kosovo under any circumstances , Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic insisted .
The popular Croatian pianist Maksim Mrvica will hold a three @-@ day tour in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) between May 16th and 19th , performing in Brcko , Tuzla and Sarajevo .
The attackers said they were bored and were looking for something to do .
Balkan states need to be able to say that Europe and the United States want the Ahtisaari plan , and since we want to be part of the Euro @-@ Atlantic clubs , what choice do we have ?
Kosovo Serbs gather in Mitrovica in protest following the ICJ 's ruling . [ Getty Images ]
" We received a positive answer from the Russian president and government to our request for credit support to Serbia during the global financial crisis , for which we express our gratitude once again , " said President Boris Tadic .
In a statement posted on the Serbian government 's official website on Friday , he said " the lack of additional talks and the support for violating UN Security Council Resolution 1244 by recognising Kosovo 's unilaterally @-@ declared independence " was unacceptable .
Those who use deadly weapons against KFOR troops should be prepared to face an appropriate response , a spokesman for the NATO @-@ led peacekeeping force in Kosovo warned on Wednesday ( March 26th ) .
Serbia is the only country in Europe still without a gender equality law .
The incidents in Temerin should not be overestimated , but the absence of a broader move to prevent their causes will result in ethnic communities living next to each other rather than with each other , " Gruhonjic told SETimes .
Kosovo is already acting on its own in many areas .
Meanwhile , according to the AP , the number of anti @-@ government Facebook sites rapidly surged at the weekend .
According to the Fund , Serbia 's state budget does not cover the expense .
Two years ago , she was forced to leave the Jankovic home and join a children 's village in Novi Sad when she began to search for her biological parents .
Radoncic 's second @-@ place finish , only four percentage points behind the winner , was also a major surprise .
A Turkish engineer discovered a new mineral species in Antarctica and named it " Meridianiite . "
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and Telecommunications and Information Society Minister Jasna Matic on Monday ( March 8th ) became the first Serbian citizens to receive e @-@ signature certificates based on their biometric ID cards .
According to experts , the settlement spread on an area of 900 square metres and was surrounded by a defence wall in an " unusual " octagonal shape .
" I don 't think the government , or anyone else in Kosovo , is interested in weakening the role of the ombudsperson , because it 's an institution with a significant role in defending human rights and freedoms . "
No irregularities were reported .
Bulgarian Minister of Education and Science Daniel Valchev inaugurated a pilot project to establish wireless internet access in Bulgaria 's biggest schools .
This reform is a crucial pillar of the reforming process , and the results are already in place .
The university programme is offering 12 courses in the social sciences that continue until Sunday ( July 20th ) .
The group was led by the company 's chief executive , Alexei Miller .
Directors include Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Aida Begic , Serbia 's Stefan Arsenijevic and Greece 's Stergios Niziris .
Buyers say the quality of products at Laiki is usually high and prices usually are lower than in supermarkets and department stores .
Much could depend on the Socialists , who have been tight @-@ lipped about a potential coalition .
The surprise decision by Theodor Stolojan to give up his nomination for the prime minister 's post would not affect the alliance between the Liberal Democratic Party ( PDL ) and the Social Democrats ( PSD ) , Boc said .
The Balkan nation 's previous Socialist @-@ led government picked Rosatom 's subsidiary , Atomstroyexport , to design and build the country 's second NPP back in 2006 .
The most famous railroad in the former Yugoslavia , the Brcko @-@ Banovici railway , turns 65 this year and still stands as a symbol of international volunteerism as people from around the world came together to build it .
Participants were asked how they define European identity , how and to what extent they know about Turkey and Turkish culture , whether they have positive or negative feelings about Turkey and whether they support or oppose Turkey 's membership to the EU .
After meeting with Moldovan counterpart Vlad Filat , Boc said it marked the resumption of economic , cultural and diplomatic ties .
Many of them fled with the Serbian forces in June 1999 .
" There is no room for competition there .
" Serbia has its principles in resolving conflicts and we want to find a very practical way with our German friends to preserve the dignity of all peoples in the region , " Tadic said .
Where does it fall short and where does it excel ?
They also called on the international community to show full support for EULEX and to assist it in assuming UNMIK 's duties across the entire territory of Kosovo .
" The political parties should consider the interests of the people and reach greater consensus for constitutional changes . "
Theatre troupes , artists , musicians , street performers and other entertainers gathered in the small Croatian town of Sibenik in June , as they have done for half a century .
According to the Commission , Kosovo has made progress in meeting the political criteria by strengthening its legal framework .
" All parliaments of all EU member states will ratify the agreement and thus demonstrate to their investors that Serbia is safe and that business can be done with us , " Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic , tasked with overseeing the EU integration process , told local media .
The fourth edition of the Moda e Musica sotto le Stelle fashion event was held in Bucharest on Tuesday ( July 28th ) .
" I feel that the international community left BiH too soon .
Angry truck drivers threw stones , wooden sticks and plastic bottles at parliament and tried to storm the building , leading to a minor clash with riot police , who used tear gas to disperse the crowd of about 200 .
( The Sofia Echo , Sofias News Agency , FOCUS News Agency , Dnevnik.bg -- 04 / 09 / 11 - 05 / 09 / 11 ; Mediapool , Sega , Reuters , AFP - 04 / 09 / 11 )
" We were told that based on the agreement reached , all companies that have lost from the lack of these measures [ will have ] the funds returned retroactively , but we have no confirmation yet on what form and when this will happen , " Berisha said .
Serbian businesses and residents owe the government more than 2 billion euros in back taxes , but the government has been unable to collect the money needed to fill a budget gap this year .
With that rise came tighter credit conditions on international markets .
" We participate in many regional meetings with Montenegro , Kosovo and Albania .
Additionally , 50 sappers have been injured .
Of course , without quality reforms , it would not be possible to achieve the wanted results .
The Serbian prosecutor voiced hope that Brammertz 's upcoming report will recognise his country 's " complete co @-@ operation " in efforts to bring the two fugitives to justice .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 08 / 11 / 07
" The government will not insist on recognition , " he said .
A total of 573 students from 107 countries participated in the event .
" We are seeking a list [ of properties ] from the Kosovo Privatisation Agency responsible for property issues , and are awaiting a reply on the property of other [ former Yugoslav ] republics that may be in Kosovo . "
Since as much as 40 % of the average Albanian family 's budget covers food expenses , according to official data , price hikes in this area are especially painful .
In light of last year 's referendum to amend parts of the 1982 constitution and the AKP 's election promise to write a new constitution in its third term , the Turkish government is pushing ahead with plans for a new civilian constitution .
For 17 years , the outgoing prime minister remarked , he brought everything that he knew to state politics and the realisation of national interests .
The details of a new constitution , and how it redefines citizenship and identity , will be crucial to meeting one of the Kurds ' primary demands : official recognition of their identity and language .
Also in news this week : Montenegro 's Economic Development Ministry delegation visits France , and a Bulgarian @-@ Albanian commercial forum is held in Tirana .
Summer in Croatia is not just sea and sun
" The situation is stable but very difficult , " Momcilo Cebalovic , communications head at EPS , the Serbian state @-@ owned energy provider , told SETimes .
" When you have bureaucracy you also have corruption , " Ionita said .
A spokesperson for KFOR , Bertrand Bonneau , said that currently KFOR does not consider the office a security threat .
Meanwhile , the High Election Board 's decision to ban 12 independent candidates backed by the largely Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party ( BDP ) sparked intense protests throughout the southeast and elsewhere .
Dutch authorities reportedly said they are aware that most EU member states are in favour of putting Serbia on the White Schengen List ; therefore they will not stand in the way .
But the path ahead may be more complex than some Serbs had hoped .
The government , meanwhile , is anxious to demonstrate to voters that it effectively sticking up for the national interest .
More than 500 participants from Croatia and other countries joined in the annual Sibenik Medieval Fair .
A collaborative police effort in Croatia is working to keep tourists safe this summer season .
The company unions were against the sale , fearing that the new owners would dismiss workers .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 27 / 11 / 08
Croatia implements unique summertime police project
The crossing is the sixth such point opened since 2003 to allow people to travel between the island 's Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot parts .
Romanian lawmakers vote to suspend Basescu
" I would like to emphasise that the problem is not easy .
Today , however , it is mostly a Serb town .
Greek Foreign Minister Droutsas urges settlement of Cypriot issue
Drews : Injuries are always regrettable .
Also in business news : Serbia gets another tranche of its IMF loan and Turkey steps up its real estate market transparency .
Croatia , Hungary and Bulgaria last week became the first of Serbia 's neighbours to recognise Kosovo 's independence .
In each unit , 14 candidates are elected on the basis of the proportional electoral system .
The finding was made more than 25 years after excavations in the Theopetra cave began in central Thessalia .
The event has a forward @-@ looking component too .
Tijana Tkalcec won silver in the vault finals and Tomislav Markovic placed second in the men 's floor final .
One is the ongoing war in the southeast between the military and the Kurdish armed movement , which has a direct impact on western Turkey as well .
By Ljiljana Smiljanic and Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 28 / 02 / 11
SETimes : What were the main conclusions of this year 's summit of the Igman Initiative in Belgrade ?
In 2005 [ when BIRN was formed ] we had high operating costs , but not a lot of grant money , over a prolonged period .
Veysel Ayhan , a Syria analyst at the Ankara @-@ based Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies , was at the conference .
But the government denies it .
October 5th was gray and rainy in Belgrade , setting the tone for the slightly melancholy event : the 10th anniversary of the downfall of Slobodan Milosevic 's regime .
SETimes : How do you control the border with Serbia in the north ?
How it ended up with Petrov is unclear .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 22 / 03 / 10
One of the two contestants , however , refused to appear , causing Serbia to have an odd 11 @-@ contestant final round .
" I am not competent [ to comment ] on the decisions of the Constitutional Court ... Let 's leave it to the Court to decide if the constitution was breached or not , and not intervene , " local media reports quoted him as saying .
Josipovic also visited Dobrova Cemetery in Tezno , in the Slovenian town of Maribor .
In January , authorities reported annualised inflation of 8.7 % and suggested that the government lower budget expenses and subsidise the agricultural sector .
A recent report on the oil sector in Central and Eastern Europe , prepared by Raiffeisenbank , estimates the oil and gas reserves of the Romanian company Petrom are worth at least 7.1 billion euros .
" It is clear the great friendship between Vadim and Becali is one of conjuncture ... The two [ are ] worlds apart . ... So I believe a break @-@ up is imminent .
" We are always there when the Alliance needs us , " he added .
Three Serbs reached the semifinals of the French Open .
Instead , Mladic reportedly offered Serbian gendarmes cheese , ham and schnapps , as though they had come for a social visit .
Former members of Djindjic 's cabinet laid wreaths at the site where he was fatally shot four years ago , as did outgoing Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and his ministers earlier in the day .
During his two @-@ day visit to Skopje , Lieberman discussed bilateral relations and issues concerning Balkan countries .
The initiative includes teacher training , localised content and the distribution of classroom computers on a broad scale .
The skeleton of a woman was found at the bottom of one of the wells .
The commission said last week that it has filed misdemeanor charges against parties , coalitions and voters ' groups that failed to turn in a required financial report on time .
Precision and safety were the main objectives of the operation , which lasted 90 minutes .
" Take me , for example : these are the bad times ; there is a crisis going on and there is no work .
After confirming they were US Air Force personnel on their way to Afghanistan , he " turned around , put the magazine that had been concealed in his backpack into his pistol , and cocked the weapon , " said the indictment .
At a press conference in Ankara after meeting with Luxembourg counterpart Jean Asselborn , Babacan criticised some EU member countries for hampering accession talks .
( Turkish Daily News , The New Anatolian , Daily Star - 04 / 01 / 07 ; AP , AFP , DPA , VOA , AKI , Middle East Online - 03 / 01 / 07 ; DPA - 23 / 12 / 06 ; Reuters - 12 / 12 / 06 )
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 18 / 05 / 07
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the World Economic Forum meeting in Istanbul on Thursday ( November 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
But if it takes place and the results are as expected , it will have a political effect , a kind of wake @-@ up call , reminding people of how northern Kosovo Serbs see things , how opposed to integration they are . "
" We urge politicians in Sarajevo to accept RS so we could accept BiH . "
Military , firemen , gendarmes and , in some areas even convicts , are involved in emergency work .
( Zaman , Hurriyet - 12 / 03 / 09 ; AFP , AP , Discover Magazine , Bia News Centre - 11 / 03 / 09 ; DPA , Bia News Centre - 10 / 03 / 09 )
In an attempt to support the positive developments , a European Parliament delegation chaired by Eduard Kukan visited Tirana .
After long , heated talks between the government and the opposition , the constitution won support from two @-@ thirds of parliament , avoiding a referendum .
" This needs to be acknowledged as a fact of life , " he said .
The sector leader was Trebisnjica hydropower plant with capitalisation of 319m euros .
About 90 participants from 27 countries are expected to take part , including foreign and local scholars in Balkan and Slavic studies .
The demonstration was called by the opposition New Democracy party , headed by Imer Selmani .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 13 / 06 / 11
Many Croatian drivers welcome the change to the law . [ File ]
Beginning on July 27th , municipality authorities began removing street @-@ side tables from restaurant establishments in Asmalimescit , a historical neighbourhood known for its vibrant nightlife .
They will meet again in Brussels next week .
By law , citizens will receive their passports within 15 days of applying .
From the bar , one can look up the hill and see churches and monasteries , Catholic and Orthodox .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 04 / 08 / 08
Spain takes over the rotating six @-@ month EU presidency from Sweden on Friday ( January 1st ) , a month after the long @-@ debated Lisbon Treaty entered into force , introducing a set of new rules and marking the start of a new era for the Union .
Police are questioning at least six other people .
As a result , millions of EU citizens , mostly in Eastern Europe , were left without heat during two weeks of freezing weather .
In 2010 and 2011 , Chevron acquired more than 4 million acres in Poland , Romania and Bulgaria to explore and evaluate gas shale .
Parliamentary President Igor Radojicic says the move creates the potential for parliament to have a third vice president .
Others who were not fired left their jobs in sympathy .
Smaller establishments can choose for themselves whether to be smoke @-@ free , while larger places ( over 300m2 ) must have separate enclosed smoking rooms with special ventilation systems .
Then , after parliament 's opening session in the fall , a new parliamentary Constitutional Compromise Commission will be formed with the participation of representatives of all parties .
This is the fourth Guinness World Record for Strati .
Salaries of managers in agencies range from 1,000 to 8,000 euros monthly .
Romania is the 14th country to have all of its HEU removed .
Recent reports showed that oil and gas producer Surgutneftgas , Russia 's fifth @-@ largest company , became MOL 's biggest shareholder in a quick move in the end of March .
" There is no serious criticism of the government , or it is very mild .
" Each time we applied to the [ EU ] consulates they somehow forgot , or failed to finish the visa processing in time , " he told SETimes , calling the procedure " broken and unjust . "
However , the Arab Spring has undercut Iran 's appeal by introducing an Arab initiated discourse " that revolves that around liberty and democracy , " something Turkey is keen to promote .
Members of the public are also concerned about the possible longevity of the strike .
Even at Tirana 's luxurious Twin Towers - located only a few metres from the prime minister 's office -- people smoke openly .
Many of Belgrade 's elderly share her opinion and say candidacy would spell the end of the uncertainty that Serbia would otherwise experience for years to come .
( Various sources - 11 / 07 / 08 @-@ 18 / 07 / 08 )
His father was one of 465 Srebrenica genocide victims whose remains were excavated from mass graves and identified that year .
An exhibition marking the 140th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi 's birth is on display at Dubrovnik National library until Friday ( November 20th ) .
" Our position was clear from the very beginning .
" However , if Kosovo had its own code , it would be in a more favourable position in the international telecommunications market , " Rexhepi said .
" I think the biggest losers out of this are the LDK and the AAK , " he says .
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Greece and Cyprus were among the states with the lowest proportion of households with a broadband connection , with 4 % and 12 % , respectively .
It wants the government in Skopje to agree to a modified name that would clearly distinguish the two .
Archaeologists say it probably belonged to a ruler from the Palaeologan Dynasty .
Beyond that , he added , " The state must create better economic conditions and provide greater rights to those people , so they would not be [ seeking ] it in other countries . "
Although that fall changed Europe , it was not particularly big news in BiH at the time .
It is widely believed to be close to Alexei Petrov , a highly controversial former State Agency for National Security ( DANS ) adviser , businessman and alleged leader of an organised crime group , who was released from house arrest several days ago .
Kosovo 's ministry of economy and finance intends to decrease taxes for businesses but has warned it will take all measures against debtors , including withdrawing their debts from their bank accounts .
The researchers investigated patterns of cardiovascular risk factors by collecting data from almost 1,000 patients .
The World Competition drew orchestras from other continents , such as Australia and North America , but the Serbian musicians came away with the accolades again .
Macedonia hosted a CEFTA summit on Wednesday ( November 21st ) . [ Getty Images ]
One of the hottest debates is concentrated in the region of Fieri , where the vote counting process is being scrutinised .
He also urged BiH 's politicians to agree on constitutional reforms to secure a better future for the country through its Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Liberalisation of the visa regime in the western Balkans is expected to be the main focus of the meetings .
The local election on Sunday ( April 25th ) in the small town of Arandjelovac , outside of Belgrade , attracted a lot of public and media attention , with many regarding it as a gauge of the nation 's political pulse .
The issue has now shifted to the international arena , with Western countries attempting to bridge differences with Moscow and make the way clear for a vote on the Ahtisaari plan .
On Sunday ( March 4th ) , Ljajic met with Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Sabah al @-@ Ahmed al @-@ Jaber al @-@ Sabah to discuss the possibilities for economic and defence industry co @-@ operation .
The snap parliamentary elections are on June 5th , with campaigning to start on May 16th . ( Sitel , Kanal 5 , MIA - 04 / 05 / 11 )
The Cyprus peace talks should pick up from where they left off before the recent election of new president of Turkish Cyprus Dervis Eroglu , says Alexander Downer , UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon 's special adviser on the Mediterranean island .
Turkish novelist on trial for " insulting religion "
This approach terms the target " organised crime groups from the Western Balkans " and does not differentiate between national origins , making it easier to collaborate internationally .
The greater Ankara municipality has announced that it is providing free food to about 18,000 people in the city 's 30 Iftar tents .
In November 2006 , Stankovic was sentenced to 16 years in prison .
Several NGOs allied with the opposition have attempted public protests , arguing the funds would be better spent on fighting poverty .
" I believe that we should demonstrate solidarity .
The court also said that some members of the AKP could be tied to the corruption , including Zahid Akman , a close friend of Erdogan 's .
By setting up production in Kosovo , Turkey can export its goods to EU and CEFTA without incurring a customs tariff .
As he spoke , party colleagues and supporters chanted " Ivo !
Croatian energy engineering company Dalekovod announced on Tuesday ( March 2nd ) 16.2m euros in investment to build , a wind power farm near the central town of Gracac with 9.2MW total capacity .
The building , damaged in the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict , is now renovated .
Turkey 's Elvan Abeylegesse won a silver medal in track and field , finishing the 10,000m race with a time of 29 : 56 : 34 .
" Any change in the nature of the Turkish state and its institutions would have to engage constitutional and administrative reforms acceptable to the Turkish populations and officials , including the devolution of powers to the regions , " Natali says .
This radical Islamist group is also believed to have links to Osama bin Laden 's terrorist network .
During Wednesday 's meeting , Papadopoulos said the proposed technical committees are " vital " to preparing the way for substantive peace negotiations aimed at reunification of the island .
Did the arrest of Vetëvendosje 's leader provide fuel for the movement 's entry into politics ?
The governor of Albania 's Central Bank , Ardian Fullani , presented a report on economic development in 2006 .
So customers are also other citizens of Kosovo and we make no distinction in the investigations , whether anyone is Serbian or Albanian .
" I think that this is not necessary and that nobody should take advantage of the current situation in BiH and score cheap political points . "
Pliva operates in over 30 countries worldwide and is the leading pharmaceutical company based in Central and Eastern Europe .
" The first and the most important would be that the decisions in parliament would be taken more easily and the parliament would become more effective .
" We have a new rendezvous with Europe scheduled for next year , a promising rendezvous for gaining candidate status and , potentially , for the beginning of membership negotiations , " said Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Bozidar Djelic .
Last month , the government offered free introductory computer courses for 7,500 people in 22 towns tailored to assist business need as well as to entice citizens to use social media for personal use , including the elderly .
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Djurdja Adlesic returned to Zagreb at the weekend after a five @-@ day visit to Afghanistan , where she met with Afghan officials and visited Croatian troops .
Still unclear is how much damage has been done , ranging from the fraud itself to the impact on vehicles and the environment .
The British financial magazine Banker named Alpha Bank as the Greek bank of the year .
" Together with international community , we have worked and invested to show that Kosovo is a success story .
Turkish TAV Construction , a subsidiary of Akfen Holding , is currently building the new airport in Tripoli . [ Reuters ]
In addition to Albania , Bush will be visiting Poland , Italy and Bulgaria after attending the G8 summit in Germany .
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Turkish Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim announced the planned upgrade Thursday ( January 18th ) .
" When you want to delay something in Bosnia , you form a committee .
" Our target inflation for this year is 4 % , + / - 1.5 % , that is something that we , formally , believe is achievable .
Croatia also scored high ( 7th place ) in terms of reforms .
The nine @-@ day event opens on Saturday ( April 5th ) in Split , as part of the Croatian Boat Show .
" Our problem is not with the Israeli people ; the problem is with the non @-@ peaceful Israeli administration , " he adds , saying that relations could substantially improve if the Israeli side apologises for the flotilla incident .
" That 's why I feel good when security and inter @-@ religious peace reigns in Kosovo , " he said , adding that peace and security are important to all faiths .
Some analysts , however , take a less rosy view .
This initiative is expected to be launched soon in Serbia , with the first parental home due to be built within the Institute for the Mother and Child , and the second one within the Serbian Clinical Center .
However , some sectors generate higher revenues during holiday , among them tourism , entertainment , transport and retail in resort areas .
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" Serbia will not abandon its people in Kosovo and Metohija .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Croatia and Montenegro signed a cross @-@ border co @-@ operation deal Monday ( May 5th ) .
The history of this poetry and narrative goes back as far as the records of the Kurdish culture and history go .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 30 / 11 / 11
Barricades on the Kosovo @-@ Serbia border have been removed , but the arrest of four Serbian police officers threatens to inflame the situation .
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Most expressed dissatisfaction with inadequate equipment in universities and a lack of practical training .
The gray economy is reduced as businesses find the benefits of avoiding taxation are small compared to the risk .
Also in the news : the Swedish company Ericsson purchased Turkish systems integration company Bizitek , and a Chinese and Korean company set up a joint venture in Macedonia .
Palestinian doctor Ashraf Hajjuj and his five co @-@ defendants sit in the dock at the Libyan High Court .
The rally , which took place on March 19th , drew 500 people and was supported by activists from the civic associations Smart Zero and P 'oktreta .
Northern Kosovo -- specifically , the three municipalities of Zubin Potok , Leposavic and Zvecan , as well as the northern half of Mitrovica -- is already in many ways a de facto part of Serbia , the report said , since the area is already financially , logistically and administratively tied to Belgrade .
Hope that they are going to some higher level .
" It is getting out of control .
Certainly , cohabitation could and should be elevated to a higher level , but it is something that I would not like to speak specifically about in this period .
The raids came a day after the PKK instructed members in Europe to intensify extortion activities , Ankara 's Anatolia news agency reported .
The IICCR was established to investigate and identify the crimes , abuses , and human rights ' violations that took place during the communist regime in Romania , as well as to notify the state 's criminal investigation departments when such cases are discovered .
The majority of people in nearly all Southeast European countries consider their judicial and legal systems corrupt , according to a new Transparency International report , released on Thursday .
Candidates will also be required to present a declaration of assets and property .
Last month , the United States decided to extend the VWP to seven more countries , including South Korea and six EU member states -- the Czech Republic , Estonia , Hungary , Latvia , Lithuania and Slovakia .
" We saw the flames approaching quickly .
Using populist language infused with the message of brotherly Islamic solidarity , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) pledged to solve the Kurdish issue and provide investments for the country 's restive Kurds during a speech Wednesday ( June 1st ) in Diyarbakir , the largest Kurdish city .
" Each time we asked the authorities for arguments in favour of the construction .
A common case is of women from rural areas that had an unskilled person perform the procedure , and then comes to the hospital in serious condition , " Purko says .
Lellouche also held talks with President Gjorge Ivanov and Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski .
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam , which is a symbol of sacrifice , spiritual rest and solidarity .
Cristian Campeanu , head of the foreign affairs department of the newspaper Romania Libera , told SETimes that although Baconschi made inappropriate comments about the protestors , he shouldn 't have been fired .
" The election results in Arandjelovac show that the citizens voted for a pro @-@ European government and backed the parties that comprise the ruling majority at the state level , " said DP 's Nada Kolundzija .
By Anes Alic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 24 / 03 / 12
First , a large number of patients will not have to travel long hours for a second opinion , or even treatment , because they can be provided over distance .
In response , parliament passed a law in late June that significantly curtailed the ANI 's powers to effectively verify , sanction and seize public officials ' unexplained assets , according to Brussels .
" ACTA runs contrary to the Serbian constitution , is harmful to free communication , to culture , science and education ; it is vaguely written and thus subject to different interpretations .
A strong sense of insecurity and desperation fuels the popularity of sorcerers and fortunetellers , one expert says . [ AFP ]
The Serbian government is launching a probe aimed at finding out why .
Co @-@ operation agreements were signed between the Qatar Investment Authority and the Hellenic Centre for Investment , and between the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry .
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The parliamentary commission questioning Sanader cannot press charges , but may seek a formal probe .
Experts from the Special High Technology Crime Department at the ministry will visit schools across the country and give lectures about safe use of the world wide net .
It does not matter what language they speak , they still feel the same , they still love the same things , " said Dina Telem , head of the Israeli dance group Dina Telem .
The grant will finance projects aimed at developing infrastructure and agriculture .
According to a study by three Istanbul universities , nearly a third of the 147,000 surveyed buildings in six districts are at risk ; 77 % of all structures in the Gungoren and Bahcelievler districts face potential damage .
Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed a skeleton believed to be 8,000 years old .
Apart from the members and commanders of the special unit , including the primary inductees for the assassination , Legija and Jovanovic , reports were also filed against Kostunica , leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) .
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He accused Belgrade of discriminating against Bosniaks in Sandzak and announced the region would seek autonomy .
While the Tirana Court has yet to rule on the ministry 's claim , the state police have launched proceedings involving embezzlement charges against the centre , and for using its title .
As for internet access , the report found that for the vast majority of SEE countries " there were no government restrictions on access ... or reports that the authorities monitored e @-@ mail or internet chat rooms . "
Each closely follows political , cultural and economic events at home -- largely via Macedonian media .
Westerwelle said the dispute should be resolved via UN mediation .
The inflation rate will remain within the projected range of 2.5 @-@ 3 % , he added .
But his days of isolation are over .
" We are leading the surrounding countries in terms of fighting against human trafficking , " she told SETimes , adding that Turkey needs to be accepted as a strategic partner and " not just as a regular regional problematic country . "
The event is part of the annual Prespes Festival , dedicated this year to the late Greek opera diva , and is being held at the Museum of Modern Arts in the northwest city of Florina .
The second evening , titled " Women in Jazz , " was dedicated to Japanese piano player Aki Takase and Marilyn Mazur -- nicknamed the " Percussion Queen , " and the third evening hosted US guests such as the New York @-@ based James Carter Quintet .
Silia Vitoratou , 31 , a statistician , said the haircut will benefit the government but not her or her friends .
He admitted carrying out both attacks , but has denied criminal responsibility for them .
" Ambassador Zobel has in many ways brought up the issue of Serbia 's territorial integrity and sovereignty , as well as the issue of the inviolability of its internationally recognised borders , " the Serbian government noted in its statement .
She notes the situation now is better than it was several years ago .
The government has been trying to adapt to EU standards as Croatia prepares for accession .
Macedonia is on track to return to economic growth next year , the IMF said on Monday ( December 28th ) , praising authorities for taking prudent fiscal and monetary steps in the face of global turmoil .
Al @-@ Assad praised Turkey 's mediating role in the indirect talks between Syria and Israel .
As soon as you enter the Agos premises in Istanbul 's upscale suburb of Osmanbey , you immediately realise it 's no ordinary newspaper .
Orthodox Christians across the Balkans marked Easter on Saturday ( April 18th ) .
A new project , the Croatian Coaching Brand , was promoted on Wednesday ( September 9th ) at the national Federation for Natural , Energy and Spiritual Medicine in Zagreb .
At its meeting Thursday ( December 1st ) on the security situation in Kosovo , NATO welcomed Serbian President Boris Tadic 's call to Kosovo Serbs to remove road barricades in the north .
Unlike conventional banking , Islamic banking is not about profits .
" She always tries to find really needy people to help , and we give out food and clothing during Christmas .
BUCHAREST , Romania -- The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party ( PDL ) and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians on Monday ( May 30th ) restored its majority in the Senate after independent Ion Toma moved to the group of the National Union for the Progress of Romania , which supports the coalition .
The new onslaught against civilians on what some have described as one of the " deadliest days " in the nearly five @-@ month long revolt in Syria sparked international condemnation , including from officials in Turkey and Bulgaria .
Pro @-@ European bloc leaders Mladjan Dinkic of G17 and Bojan Pajtic of the Democratic Party ( DS ) have said they seek co @-@ operation with the Socialists on all levels -- national , provincial and municipal .
Regarding the procedure of discharge , the commission has decided that the Constitutional Court -- not parliament as is the case now -- should be the final authority that decides to remove the president .
" They should be opening dozens and dozens of internet cafes across the country , " he suggests .
We are reacting depending on the crowd , " Gudenoge told SETimes .
The Union also criticised Turkey 's continued restrictions on the training and treatment of non @-@ Muslim clergy .
US President George W. Bush ( left ) speaks at a press conference with Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov at the Archaeological Museum in Sofia on Monday ( June 11th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Investigators say Proeski 's SUV was speeding and slammed into the back of a truck on the Belgrade @-@ Zagreb highway , near Nova Gradiska in Croatia .
While excavating in Cyprus , Edinburgh University archaeologists discovered a set of water wells believed to date back to the Stone Age , making them among the oldest in the world .
The political stalemate between the two major parties , the Democrats in power and the Socialists in opposition , has hampered the country 's EU prospects for the time being .
The prosecution was initiated by a reader of the Turkish mass @-@ circulation daily Hurriyet , which published excerpts of the biography .
The EC will also continue providing assistance for activities under the Energy Community Treaty -- which extends the EU internal energy market to countries of the region -- and the Agreement on a European Common Aviation Area .
US Ambassador to the UN Zalmay Khalilzad said " there were changes , but the essential part of the resolution still calls for Kosovo entering a new phase in its road towards independence . " [ UN ]
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No one will dare report mobbing , since that will either leave them jobless or put them through hell if they stay with the company , " Miona Filipovic , 47 , said .
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Although the vast majority of the countries in Southeast Europe do not have much input on the future of the province , the final outcome will have regional repercussions .
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Mladjan Dinkic and Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Vladimir Tosovsky signed an agreement on economic co @-@ operation on May 4th .
Over 150 exhibitors from Cyprus , as well as 20 foreign countries , including Greece and Romania , showcased their products and services .
Natalie , an unemployed 26 @-@ year @-@ old economist from Zagreb , says she is totally apolitical .
At a meeting with President Bamir Topi , Withers stressed that free and fair parliamentary elections in June are key to the country 's NATO membership .
In the government 's assessment , unemployment will hit the private sector hardest .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis . [ Getty Images ]
Fearing inflation , the National Bank of Serbia had to introduce severe measures that were criticised by commercial banks in Serbia .
The 8th Bodrum International Ballet Festival opened on Saturday ( August 14th ) in Turkey .
The first staple to increase was flour , which rose almost 60 % compared to prices in October .
The EU 's Marie Curie Actions provides grants for a wide range of training and career development for EU researchers in all scientific fields . [ Marie Curie Actions ]
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times -- 09 / 12 / 11
Many allegations of corruption remain uninvestigated and corrupt practices usually go unpunished .
It accused Thaci of having " personally ordered -- and in some cases personally overseen " the perpetration of some of the crimes committed during the latest war in the Balkans .
The planned EU financial assistance for Turkey for the three @-@ year period totals about 1.759 billion euros , including 539m euros in 2008 , some 566m euros in 2009 and 654m euros in 2010 .
On Christmas in Dalmatia , Croatia 's coastal region , pasticada is the dish of the day -- a Dalmatian pot of spiced meat combined with plums and vinegar .
Last year alone , Syrian security forces rounded up 400 suspected PKK members .
Queen Elizabeth II expresses UK support for Turkey 's EU bid
Key goals include constitutional reform , boosting foreign investment and meeting the preconditions for signing a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU , as well as the preconditions for joining NATO .
" We do everything as if we were living on our own , without mom to do something for us .
Franco 's made Newsweek magazine 's " The World 's Best Bar " list .
NATO has been controlling Kosovo air space since 1999 , under an agreement with the Former Republic of Yugoslavia .
Greece 's support for Albania 's EU integration process was the main topic , Berisha 's office announced .
The event took place from May 29th to June 7th in Cluj @-@ Napoca , before moving to its second location in Sibiu .
LAOS -- which means the people in Greek -- was founded in 2000 by Giorgos Karatzaferis , a lawmaker expelled from New Democracy , and owner of a small but politically @-@ charged television station broadcasting in the greater Athens area .
" Kosovo has many tourist places which are have not been considered yet for their tourist potential , due to the blockade of Brezovica , and lack of investments in the Albanian Alps and Sharr mountains , " the chairman of the Kosovo Tourism Association , Zeke Ceku said .
According to Djordje Klepic , the president of the BiH Sport Fishing Association , BiH received high marks for organising the event -- considered the most important sporting event in the country since the conflict period ended .
A consensus between the AKP and opposition CHP on the new constitution is widely considered difficult .
" It is essential to implement necessary anti @-@ corruption laws as soon as possible . "
Twelve of the 13 firefighters died , including some as young as 17 years old .
The meeting was also attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioglu .
According to the US State Department 's April 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism , the organisation finances its operations through drug and people smuggling in Europe , as well as through conventional fundraising among sympathizers .
The main source of instability stems from the country 's north .
It also urges Ceausescu to approve " special measures to paralyse the activity of the target Radio Free Europe and to neutralise some if its employees by ... physically harming the most active employees and collaborators . "
" The protests had to happen , " he said .
Belgrade resident Dragan Samolov , 43 , said his family vacations every year in the Montenegrin town of Kotor and has never had any security @-@ related problem .
By contrast , Velika Remeta is a smaller monastery , with newer frescos .
The only remaining bidder is BT Invest , an Austrian @-@ registered company owned by Russian state bank VTB .
Over the next six months , the members of the OSBiH infantry will secure part of the coalition forces ' Victory Base Complex ( VBC ) near Baghdad .
Serbians filling out loan paperwork from now on will most likely use a magnifying glass to read the fine print .
Koumoutsakos retorted the Greek authorities would present evidence Macedonia had itself violated the 1995 accord on numerous occasions .
The leaders of Serbia , Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina backed each other 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
The week @-@ long competition drew participants from a record 85 countries .
Also in diplomacy news : the foreign minister of Cyprus visits Bulgaria , and Bosnia and Herzegovina High Representative Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling travels to Washington for consultations .
In the second case , the advisory opinions on issues such as Kosovo 's independence declaration have no binding effect .
Serbia has taken a good and constructive approach ; it is no longer rigid and is raising questions related to everyday life .
The EP 's foreign affairs committee votes on Lagendijk 's report on March 13th .
However , the country must first deliver on its remaining EU benchmarks .
" Small interests are being put above the national ones , " Radimir Cacic , the leader of the opposition Croatian People 's Party ( HNS ) , a member of the Kukuriku opposition coalition , disagrees .
Police and customs officials will be obliged to act when requested by the public prosecutor .
Dr. Miroslav Milicevic led the surgical team .
People are also beginning to trust news blogs more than commercial TV stations , as posted information can be fact @-@ checked by the community at large .
Workers have been protesting since December 22nd . [ Avala TV ]
Adding to difficulties is the fact that remittances from Croats working abroad have been on the decline since 2009 , following a decade of continuous growth , according to the Croatian Central Bank data
" These proposals cannot form the basis for discussion , " Greek Cypriot government spokesman Stephanos Stephanou said on Sunday .
According to Enver Peci , chairman of Kosovo 's Judicial Council , the highest body in the judicial system , a year after the conflict ended in 1999 , UNMIK opened courts and appointed judges and prosecutors " without any criteria . "
The current stalemate , however , has led to increased calls by separatists in Kosovo for a unilateral declaration of independence .
They expect to land in Belgrade soon .
" We have met all the conditions required by Brussels , " Gruevski said on September 7th , adding that the name dispute is the only reason Macedonia has not yet received a start date for negotiations .
The wings , fuselage and engines will be fitted on the memorial site in May to be ready for the landings ' ceremonies at the beginning of June .
" The EU will know how to praise Albania for the positive force it represents , " he said .
Experts say the two approaches are not necessarily exclusive but need to be aligned in the priorities of both donors and national governments .
The culture ministry confirmed on Monday ( September 6th ) that it expects about 5,000 sites and objects to be included .
On the other hand , they also provide an opportunity to remind and re @-@ discuss historical phenomena at the international scale . "
Maintaining regional stability is Turkey 's primary foreign policy priority .
The basis of this crisis is in the governance failure of this government and of their partners , who were focused on the interests of their political parties and not to work on the interests of the country , " Makolli said .
" The policies of the CHP were one of the factors that carried the AKP ( the ruling Justice and Development Party ) to power , " he told SETimes .
Pristina and Belgrade were expected to reach an agreement on customs stamps this week , but the lack of compromise led EU Mediator Robert Cooper to cancel the meeting .
" The Greek government has to reach a very significant primary surplus to put the debt / GDP ratio to a sufficiently declining path , or they have to speed up greatly economic growth .
This implies that , in the future , any such deals will be concluded directly between Gazprom and Bulgarian state gas company Bulgargaz .
The pipeline would be part of a major route that includes Turkey , Bulgaria , Serbia , Croatia , Slovenia and Italy .
Gynecologists , for example , have no restrictions when it comes to the number of patients , and the amount of compensation they receive is lower -- 0.3 euros per patient .
Current favourites for the position are Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy , Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean @-@ Claude Junker and former Latvian President Vaira Vike @-@ Freiberga .
The plaintiffs had charged the state with conducting illegal wiretaps in 1999 and 2000 .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said on Saturday ( November 14th ) that he has received Vatican support for Belgrade 's EU integration and Serbia 's integrity and sovereignty over Kosovo .
This year 's event is being held amid festivities marking the 100th anniversary of prominent writer Mesa Selimovic 's birth .
Although non @-@ binding , the Belgrade authorities view the ICJ 's ruling as a " serious blow " for their country 's ambitions to regain its former province and fear that it will make further efforts more difficult .
Bosnian Croats , who have the right to vote in Croatian elections , could tip the balance Sunday . [ Getty Images ]
There were around 800,000 poor people in 2002 , but more than half of them -- 435,000 -- rose out of poverty by 2008 , according to the study .
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For the first time , it includes provisions for the northern Kosovo municipalities , headed by mayors not recognised by Pristina .
Unfortunately , an agreement with Serbia on the mutual recognition of diplomas , something we 've asked for since 2002 , has not been signed yet .
It says that Beijing " focused on tapping the Balkan Peninsula 's unexploited business potential by making strategic investments in Greece , and drafting long @-@ term plans for a modern Silk Road across the Eurasian landmass . "
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" We hope that EULEX shall start working on time , perhaps as of December 2nd , in the whole territory of Kosovo , " EU security chief Javier Solana said on Monday ( November 24th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The decision to open borders between the countries comes only few weeks after controversy erupted regarding Macedonia 's announcement that it would implement a stricter visa regime .
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About 39,000 were reported at the land border with Turkey and the vast majority of the interceptions were made along a 12.5km @-@ long stretch near the Greek city of Orestiada .
WHO is concerned with the rising incidence of cancer among youth in Albania .
The statement echoed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 's remarks just hours after the first batch of confidential documents appeared on WikiLeaks and a number of international media websites .
The festival traditionally takes place in July , when most Macedonian emigrants come home to visit relatives and enjoy vacations .
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" The president is uniquely positioned to lead the council due to her consensual and non @-@ partisan role , supported by her constitutional power to guarantee the constitutional functioning of Kosovo institutions , " Arjana Qosaj @-@ Mustafa , legal adviser to the president , told SETimes .
I am the Croat member of the Bosnian presidency , according to the will of Bosnian Croats . "
But on Monday , Slovenia did not approve the opening of three new chapters -- fisheries , environment and foreign and security policy -- in Zagreb 's talks .
He said the so @-@ called Bonn Powers should not be used to further complicate the situation in the country , but to encourage collaboration between the entities and gradually transfer responsibilities to local authorities .
Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha kept his country isolated and impoverished . [ Getty Images ]
At the Beirut negotiations last month , he said , Turkey was mainly involved in " learning the opinion of rival Lebanese political groups . "
Academic bribery , the reports say , has become a well @-@ developed business with its own rules and procedures .
If property is acquired without justifiable [ means ] , then the state can confiscate all this wealth .
" As a result of the initiatives that we have taken , there is mobility , which we hope will lead eventually to negotiations for a complete solution to the Cyprus problem , " Christofias said .
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" Public threats , artificial deadlines and manipulation by means of fear will not contribute to resolving the issue we are negotiating , " the Serbian president said , welcoming what he described as the " calmer tones " that have emerged recently within the international community .
Debt is still aggravating the economic stability of Croatia , both at the micro- and macro @-@ economic level , as all the country 's banks are being sold to foreign banks , and the country 's monetary stability is sensitive to external influences .
" If Turkey bases her arguments on political and legal grounds -- in terms of democracy or pacta sund servanda ( promises must be kept ) -- it would be more effective in convincing the European public . "
It would also set the stage for streamlining EU functions , including decision making , as well as give the club more clout on the world stage .
Meanwhile , the Working Group on Elections has already taken some important decisions with the consensus of Kosovo 's political parties .
The goal of the meeting is to promote the region 's EU integration prospects and to " look for solutions " to some open issues , Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said last week .
The caucus he chaired formed the core of his current party . In 1997 , he was elected into the National Assembly of the RS .
The EU security chief is in Belgrade .
" The lack of criteria and the lack of a precise number of veterans makes [ the law ] even more unacceptable .
About 400 to 500 kidney transplants , 100 to 150 liver transplants and 20 to 30 heart transplants are performed in Serbia annually , Kovacevic said .
Erdogan 's decision falls short of addressing the concerns of Turkey 's secular forces , the opposition and the military .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 13 / 11 / 08
An historic landmark is torn down , raising questions about the protection of cultural heritage .
Place the pastries in a baking pan one by one and grease them with the boiled pumpkin contents .
Balkan contributors are hoping for another solid showing .
" If Croatia meets all outstanding benchmarks in time , the accession negotiations could be concluded next year , " the EC said .
SETimes : You mentioned Kosovo and the situation there as a security risk .
Paskov authored numerous books and screenplays , including award @-@ winning works such as " A Ballad for Georg Henig , " " Juvenile Murders " and " Autopsy of a Love Affair . "
Moscow 's stance has given Serbia the time and opportunity to try and rally additional support .
The government in Athens " would look into the financial and technical aspects of linking Cyprus and [ the island of ] Crete with the prospect of linking Crete with continental Greece " in an effort to raise security and increase supplies , he said .
If talks do resume , analysts say , Serbia will likely seek different arrangements for northern Kosovo and territories around Serbian monasteries , allowing for special , parallel relations with Belgrade .
DTP 's main adversary , the Nationalist Movement Party ( MHP ) , won 71 seats in parliament .
Sometimes one has to choose the lesser evil : whether to think of the psychological trauma that can be caused in young children in development , or respecting the wishes of the elderly who are not [ themselves ] because of unbearable pain , dementia , or Alzheimer 's , " Tale Klimeski , 28 , told SETimes .
Pope Benedict XVI met on Thursday ( December 14th ) with Archbishop Christodoulos , head of the Orthodox Church of Greece , to discuss ties between the two churches .
SETimes : When can we expect that BiH will be ready for the Membership Action Plan level on its way to full membership to NATO ?
They accused Belgrade of failing to use its influence to prevent violence from erupting .
We are very satisfied for now , but there is plenty more to be done , because our goal is for at least half of the citizens to be dressed in traditional clothing , and the same for tourists , who can either rent or purchase it .
" At this stage , we have been asked to send only the individual staff officers .
The transfer alone will cost an estimate at 1.6m euros , and the antiquities have been insured for 400m euros .
In this case he uses this system to protect his colleagues to a certain extent .
Trade exchange between Macedonia and Romania in the first nine months of this year reached $ 134.3m -- an increase of 71.8 % compared to last year .
Of course , in order to ensure the security of this information , it has been necessary to have in place a legal framework on classified information .
Since independence , family violence is not a taboo anymore .
The PKK gives conflicting numbers , saying it has killed more than 100 soldiers .
" Starting the trial 11 days after the decision to combine charges on Kosovo , Croatia and Bosnia in a single case had a very negative effect , " said Darehshori .
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He also warned that a failure by the Security Council to settle the issue could rekindle violence in the province .
They are heading towards the mosque where they are going to pray and then finish the day with the iftar meal .
It cited attempts to disrupt the election in areas dominated by ethnic Albanians .
Montenegrin membership in NATO ?
The talks on the Hezbollah dispute were not successful . [ Reuters ]
He added that there is no collective guilt that could apply to the Serb ethnic group in BiH or to the whole RS .
According to EU Consumer Protection Commissioner Markos Kyprianou 's spokesman , Philip Tod , the transitional period will last one year .
In Montenegro , which adopted the deutschmark in 1999 and then the euro in 2002 , almost all banks and nearly 90 % of state @-@ owned enterprises and property have already been privatised .
Following the last elections , parliamentary support is still below the two @-@ thirds majority needed to push the document through .
According to the letter , the PTK 's privatisation may not happen this year either .
President Boris Tadic marked the anniversary with a press conference .
The ruling party has shown " how determined they are to convert the modern Turkish state into a religion @-@ based administration , " said a senior CHP lawmaker , Onur Oymen .
He asks what it will take to end the agony but reason ?
Poletan , who has dual Macedonian @-@ Serbian citizenship , was living in Serbia at the time .
Bad debts turn up heat on Kosovo Energy Corporation
Croatian President Stipe Mesic and his Hungarian counterpart , Laszlo Solyom , reviewed bilateral relations during a visit by the Hungarian president to Zagreb last week .
The cost of lamb production -- with the exception of veal -- has been dropping lately .
It would bring Russian natural gas to the continent via Bulgaria and the Balkans .
US Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried reaffirmed his country 's commitment to the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and support for its future in Europe and NATO , as he arrived on a two @-@ day visit Wednesday ( April 4th ) .
That is why BiH needs fresh data , " said Pierre Mirel , the EC 's director for the Western Balkans .
Serbia , just as Macedonia and the region , has their future in the EU .
The interior ministry has received assistance from the EC on a regional project to strengthen capacities in dealing with the protection of witnesses , and will seek co @-@ operation with foreign countries in the process of the law 's enactment .
Almost 8,000 files will be declassified . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and his visiting Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov agreed on Monday ( April 26th ) that the fight against organised crime is one of the most important tasks facing countries in the region .
The competition will cover 12 matches through May 12th .
The battle between Turkish secularists and the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has flared again , with chief prosecutor Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya demanding that the prime minister and 70 others be banned from politics .
The specialised court idea was proposed by Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov in late April , following a series of police operations against organised crime groups , in which dozens of suspects were arrested .
Djordje Pinjatic , a member of parliament , was arrested three days later .
The LDP leader calls for a change in official policy .
Albanian Foreign Minister Ljuljzim Basha was in Skopje last week .
BiH oil industry goes private
Croatia 's president met in Brussels with EU , NATO and Belgian officials .
In the last ten years many companies went bankrupt or were privatized -- only 30 % of Serbia 's biggest tax delinquents are active companies .
Approximately 83 % of the respondents believed membership would accelerate EU integration .
We agreed to solve all open questions as soon as possible because Serbia and BiH are important for the stability of the Western Balkans and for the European Union as a whole . "
" The decision of the high representative is unnecessary and we see it as a fraud , " said RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik .
Researchers in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) launched an internet " atlas of war crimes " on Tuesday ( November 3rd ) that helps inform about the country 's 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict .
Police later transferred him by helicopter to the UN tribunal 's Scheveningen jail .
Elena 's critics , he suggests , are taking cheap shots .
Serbian authorities have welcomed the expansions , saying they open the way for Serbian manufacturers to place their products on the EU market as well as regional ones .
The two agreed on future joint training of their countries ' armed forces and co @-@ operation in international military missions .
In that case , the countries that blocked the process in the Security Council would be held responsible . "
Israel 's foreign minister holds talks in Skopje .
The bloc wants Turkey to open its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot vessels and planes , as part of the requirements under a customs protocol .
Albania has a totally neutral position in this process , because we do not deal with Macedonia 's internal problems and we never wanted to be part of those problems .
Representatives from across the region attended the summit . [ EU ]
The new fuel is currently only used as an ingredient in gas or diesel , but the company hopes to replace carbon @-@ based fuels .
But that 's a bet that remains on the table .
The DPS , which has held power in Montenegro for 17 years , includes a number of powerful figures who will not let each other prevail .
Competent institutions estimate that BiH could be cleared of mines by 2019 at an average cost of 41m euros per year .
A criminal verdict and prison sentence against media mogul Velija Ramkovski , a frequent critic of the Macedonian government , threatens to have a chilling effect on the press , according to journalists in the small Balkan nation .
Brammertz expressed dissatisfaction Wednesday over Croatia 's level of co @-@ operation .
Vlado Popovski , another law professor , said the agreement , while achieving many things , has yet to help internally displaced people .
A recent television spot showed that even the elderly population is warming to this means of communication .
Video footage of his transfer , which was conducted amid tight security , showed special police putting a bullet proof vest on him before driving to the airport in a jeep .
At the same time , the Montenegrin interior ministry issued a toughly @-@ worded statement , declaring that the country would not give up a single square metre of its territory .
Tahiri insists that Kosovo must be represented as an independent and sovereign state , with institutions that sign regional co @-@ operation agreements , as opposed to the days when UNMIK would sign , based on the UN Resolution 1244 .
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At the same time , he believes that now it is clear that Serbia has virtually no sovereignty and decision @-@ making power in Kosovo .
Atomic energy 's supporters insist its greater use could help achieve that goal , as it creates little carbon dioxide .
The legislation was adopted by the ruling Justice and Development party ( AKP ) when its candidate for president , Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul , failed to get the required two @-@ thirds majority in parliament .
While Western economies reel from higher energy prices , the Russian giants Lukoil and Gazprom have been expanding their operations in Europe .
Rajevac is above all a great professional , " Zeravcic told SETimes .
According to the estimates , GDP grew by about 2.5 % last year compared to IMF forecasts of 1.5 % .
" I am sure that this visit will be a milestone in efforts to enhance political , economic and cultural co @-@ operation between our two countries , " Christofias said before the visit .
At the end of August , senior Kosovo officials visited the location and decided to reconstruct the building to serve as the headquarters of their new interior ministry .
Cyprus , its Turkish Cypriot community , Greece and Albania all rank lower than they did last year .
He survived , only to die later of cancer .
The Bulgarian Socialist Party , the most ardent supporter of the Belene project , issued a declaration in response to his remarks , saying that nuclear energy has no other alternative in Bulgaria .
HDZ counts on the number seven
The generals are Croatia 's only high ranking officials to have been indicted for war crimes in The Hague .
Bosnian Serb police also provided support .
Similar charges have been brought against numerous writers , journalists and scholars , including Nobel Prize laureate Orhan Pamuk , although Dink is the only one to have been convicted and sentenced .
According to Faruk Logolu , director of the Eurasian Strategic Research Centre , the recent political turmoil amounts to a struggle within a maturing democracy .
Their highest marks are for electoral process and pluralism .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic ( left ) holds a press conference after talks with members of Bosnia 's tripartite presidency in Sarajevo on Wednesday ( April 14th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Mladic supporters face new trial
" Turkey is balancing Iranian influence -- not least in Iraq , Syria , the Palestinian territories -- and it offers a different political model , which AKP leaders may be less shy to promote today than they were a couple of months ago . "
Mobile telecommunication prices in Albania are three times higher than in other European countries , according to a World Bank report , which calls for lower prices .
Its biggest asset is an oil refinery in the southern village of Ballsh .
Macedonia plans to move ahead with wind @-@ based electricity production . [ Reuters ]
Their task has to be to create a system that would be a platform for development of Croatian companies and country 's economy .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 20 / 10 / 09
Sanader , however , has said that he is not satisfied with the development of relations with the Union and wants this to change .
Han met with counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
The bridges -- built in the 1960s with outdated methods and materials -- were in poor condition .
Danijel Crnic , 23 , of Croatia , played tennis nonstop for 19.5 hours for charity , and a spot in the Guinness Book of Records .
Under the new Croatian National Educational Standard ( CNES ) , schools are supposed to abandon out @-@ of @-@ date curricula and introduce modern teaching methods .
" Co @-@ operation between the United States and the European Union , as well as bilateral co @-@ operation with the countries in the region ... will be key to eliminating the environment supporting TOC . "
Bulgaria , Russia put Belene project on hold till spring
Last year , the number of people killed in road accidents totalled 897 .
Fighting corruption remains the Croatian government 's biggest challenge as the country moves towards EU accession .
Her 1995 wedding to the notorious paramilitary leader Arkan -- who was gunned down five years later in the lobby of the Belgrade Intercontinental -- was broadcast live on TV .
THE HAGUE , The Netherlands -- The Hague tribunal prosecutor 's office is mulling whether to combine the trial of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic with that of former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic , Frederick Swinnen , political adviser to the prosecutor , said on Monday ( May 30th ) .
Albanians make up the majority in the Presevo and Bujanovac municipalities , near the border with Kosovo .
" The difference of one percentage point can 't be considered a defeat , even more so when most in Chisinau understand that the election results of June 5th and June 19th were falsified by the present government through various methods , " Dodon said .
He stressed that Macedonia does not view the situation through categories like winners and losers .
It is a precondition for ratification by the Greek parliament . "
While the state has pledged subsidies for some crops , the promised financial help often fails to materialise .
" At that time we entered into politics with great enthusiasm .
" This is also an attempt to obstruct and undermine joint efforts of EULEX and Kosovo authorities to restore law and order across Kosovo through the establishment of multiethnic institutions , " Hyseni said , adding that the parallel structures are " unacceptable " and " must end . "
The project was initiated by the local Association for Development and Creativity .
They issued arrest warrants for two other suspects living in France .
Right now , the biggest obstacle to NATO membership is the poor state of dialogue between the ruling party and opposition .
" Russia wants to avoid such a scenario . "
Many are at the bottom of the list , including Romania ( 87th ) and Bulgaria ( 109th ) , which are due to accede to the EU on 1 January 2007 .
Make a Point also brings movie producers and actors to join the experience .
Although the WMF does not provide a specific programme of action , it aims by including the site on the watch -- a two @-@ year cycle of advocacy -- to foster dialogue and explore co @-@ operation possibilities .
Controversy has now erupted in Serbia over whether the draft resolution should be changed or withdrawn .
The European Investment Bank agreed to lend Serbia 540m euros for the construction of Pan @-@ European Transport Corridor 10 in Serbia , the economy ministry announced on Wednesday ( October 1st ) .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 09 / 04 / 08
However , he expressed regret that Macedonia did not receive an invitation .
Here is where I spent my entire life , both good and bad , and I don 't want to bother them , " she tells SETimes .
" It felt like a natural continuation ... to first capture the character of these sites and then photographically represent them , " Skopje @-@ born Ivan Blazhev told SETimes .
The new visa regime will allow citizens to reside in the neighbouring country for 90 days without a visa , within a time frame of six months .
Dismissing claims that his plan violates principles laid down by the EU , Lajcak voiced disappointment Thursday with Silajdzic and Tihic 's reaction to his " fair and balanced " proposal .
But the biggest problem for women is how to find a new job when they lost one they had .
While all crimes should be individualised , Stojanovic said , moves such as Tadic 's would help establish friendship among countries of the region .
All IT companies in the country are welcome to join the programme , Ivanovski added .
Although no concrete plan for the Balkans ' association with the EU was made , regional leaders received a promise that they will join Europe once they meet all the necessary conditions .
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders will meet in July to assess the progress of preparatory talks on reunifying their divided island .
In all , well over 200 people would likely be called to the witness stand after September .
Serbian and Kosovo authorities are both expressing confidence that the UN 's top court will rule in their favour .
Romania will be represented in the Games by cyclists Carol Eduard Novak , Arnold Csaba Butu , Lehel Ruzsa , tennis player Crina Steliana Tugui and Corina Viorica Custura , a power @-@ lifter .
There they can view -- and vote for -- entries via an online screening room .
The 21st Global Summit of Women , held in Istanbul last week , drew around 1,000 participants from 81 countries to share strategies for advancing the economic situation of women .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said " maintaining Turkey 's perspective of full EU membership is a sine qua non , " and his government was determined to pursue the needed reforms .
" Insolvent companies without employees issued invoices for performed services at enormous sums , " Trajkovski said .
Another resident , Senad Sehic , said blackmail is at the centre of most government functions .
He also drew special attention to the 2,000MW Belene nuclear power plant under construction in Bulgaria , saying the project needs to be reassessed in light of technical and geological safety issues .
Two of these projects are the Cebren and Galiste hydropower plants on the Crna Reka River .
The money went a long way , as this year 's BuskerFest was bigger than ever , expanding out of Macedonia Square to spots in Aerodrom , Cair and Gazi Baba .
ANKARA , Turkey -- Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's convoy was attacked in the northern city of Kastamonu late Wednesday ( May 4th ) , leaving one police officer dead and another injured .
Ayse Gunasuy , feminist and executive committee member of the Human Rights Association of Turkey , explains that it is not so much Turkish society that pressures women to get married and have children .
Also in business news : US cable operator Chellomedia has acquired 40 % of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's OBN .
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Left @-@ wing opposition parties followed suit in announcing their approval for the mosque and the underlying principles .
Can Kosovo fix its ailing health care system ? [ Reuters ]
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 19 / 03 / 12
Today I cannot prepare food like my mother did , but I give money every month to a poor family so they are worry @-@ free this month . "
Hopes are now that the finance ministers will be able to reach a deal on that at their next meeting in February .
A monument in the heart of Sofia gets a brief but controversial makeover .
But Serbia has principles which it will not abandon -- such as the indivisibility of territory , " Tadic said .
Macedonian leaders worry that the issue could pose a stumbling block to NATO entry .
No high @-@ ranking government official , politician or magistrate has been sentenced on such charges in Bulgaria so far .
Three Serbian nationalist parties sign co @-@ operation deal
The deal is worth 225m euros , and the buyer promised to invest an additional 400m euros over the next ten years and keep the number of employees from falling below 2,360 during that period .
Mitrovica north municipality to be established this year
Montenegro , which borders on Kosovo , is a small country of 620,000 citizens which split from a union with Serbia last year .
The implementation of a car @-@ scrapping plan under which Serbian citizens will be able to trade in cars older than ten years for a new Punto produced by Kraguevac @-@ based Zastava will start on April 15th , Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic said on Wednesday ( April 8th ) .
As a result of the judges ' decision , the education ministry 's Bureau for Educational Development is revising school curricula nationwide to fill the suddenly introduced vacuum in students ' schedules .
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA expands its presence in Greece . [ Getty Images ]
He expressed optimism that such measures would help Greece return to the markets in 2012 .
The invitation for membership for Macedonia was postponed due to the obstruction of Greece , which regretfully is an abuse of NATO membership by Greece to the detriment of the credibility and common interests of the Alliance .
Social workers and other experts are concerned that the countries of Southeast Europe figure so prominently .
Secondly , we cannot ignore the short life of this government -- it is unlikely their measures will show any concrete results this year , " he said , referring to parliamentary elections in November .
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Serbian swimmer Milorad Cavic came close to a gold medal Saturday , finishing 0.01 seconds behind Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly .
The ethnic Albanians , who account for about a quarter of Macedonia 's population of 2 million , object to the construction of a Christian place of worship in an area , where their community constitutes a majority , and have demanded that a mosque be built alongside .
" In the next five or ten years the countries of Southeast Europe will be together in Europe , " SNP leader Srdjan Milic said . [ REF / RL ]
Diplomatic Diary : Slovenian public supports Turkey 's EU bid
" But any protracted weakening in Eurozone demand for their exports , or waning Eurozone parent bank support , could weaken confidence in emerging Europe , just as it appears to have adjusted to a less credit @-@ driven growth model , " the agency warned .
UN @-@ sponsored talks to determine its future opened in Vienna in February , but have failed to bring Belgrade and Pristina closer in their stances .
Now it will not have that possibility . "
But those ties grew strained following Israel 's offensive in Palestinian @-@ ruled Gaza last year and the clash between Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli President Shimon Peres over the matter at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2009 .
Albanian foreign minister Edmond Haxhinasto assesses regional ties and the political situation at home .
Prague is expected to send hundreds of troops to join the KFOR peacekeeping mission in 2010 .
At the government 's recommendation , a law to establish a ministry of foreign affairs was withdrawn .
" Albania has become another country since the fall of communism , " says Remzi Lani , former editor of the newspaper Voice of Youth .
The condition of Croats is talked about a lot , without taking the historical elements into consideration .
Most students are Serbs , with a few Albanians and students from mixed marriages who see an opportunity to learn their mother tongue .
" Police , prosecutors ' offices and courts need to be able to work freely , transparently and without political pressure , " Minic said .
" [ The Ergenekon probe ] is an opportunity for Turkey to strengthen confidence in the proper functioning of its democratic institutions and the rule of law , " the EC report said . [ File ]
With less than two weeks remaining until the August summer holiday season kicks off , are they still willing to dig into their pockets ?
The exhibition was organised to mark the second anniversary of Kodra 's death .
Also present were senior officials from Croatia , Montenegro and Slovenia and representatives of NATO and the US European Command .
Analysts : Greece 's fiscal makeover is on track
We have been in the chrome business for over 50 years .
A Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences exhibit opens .
Gul describes being abroad when a Kurdish civilian was killed at a political protest earlier in the year and watching the Kurdish community react online , using social media tools .
The provisions that will be removed include Vojvodina 's right to pass legislation and call referendums .
" This will be of great importance for the Israeli economy , but also for strategic security , " Papandreou said in Athens , after a meeting with visiting representatives of the Jewish community in the United States .
She won grand prizes at the national music festival Mamaia in 1997 and triumphed in 2002 at the international music festival " The Golden Stag . "
A crowd gathers in Zagreb to hear the verdicts . [ Petar Kos / SETimes ]
The EP adopted the Turkey Progress Report 2007 last week . [ Getty Images ]
There were very different and contentious positions regarding the opening of the LDK , the unblocking of the party , and the party election process . "
The Romanian women 's national table tennis team won a silver medal at the European Championship in Ostrava , Czech Republic .
In the same interview , Boroujerdi singled out Turkey for adopting a " threatening tone , " prodding Ankara to take a more " vigilant " stance vis @-@ à @-@ vis Syria .
" Canadian authorities have acknowledged Romania 's achievements , " Stefoi said .
Greek Parliament Speaker Dimitris Sioufas met with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin , Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov on Monday ( June 30th ) in Moscow .
Cyprus was deemed to be the most critical part of the report .
EULEX is working on an agreement with Pristina and Belgrade and hope a solution will be found quickly .
At least 22 died in the country , including four people who froze to death when their cars were caught in snow drifts .
The president of the European Movement in Kosovo , Behlul Beqaj , said candidate status for Serbia can have a positive impact on relations with Kosovo , but under certain conditions .
For the better part of a decade , Croatia was a focus of the Security Council 's attention , first as conflict erupted in the Balkans , and later as efforts at post @-@ war rehabilitation and reconciliation got under way .
Because Srebrenica is within the RS jurisdiction , part of Mehmedovic 's income will be set aside for Mladic 's legal defence .
Serbia should immediately undertake steps to end attacks against UNMIK that " violate Serbia 's promises given to the UN Security Council , " Rossin said .
That amount later shrank to 200m euros .
Other cited problems include domestic violence and sexual harassment .
" The intensification of the crisis in the Middle East has caused Turkish stocks to drop by 7 % [ two weeks ago ] , while the lira has fallen by nearly 2 % against the US dollar , " notes Shearing .
In an interview published on Wednesday ( August 6th ) , Thaci said his government will not discuss several issues broached recently by Ban with Belgrade .
Sahan said that AKP 's so @-@ called " Alevi opening , " which was launched in 2007 along with a series of other initiatives meant to further the country 's democratisation process , had not solved the problems of Alevis .
The Greek national squad traveled back to Durban on Friday , June 18th , for a day off .
Many tourists who visit Southeast European countries for the first time often mention that the number of well @-@ dressed women and men in the streets is astonishing .
The family members outside answer , " With all the goods God can give . " They each imitate a different farm animal .
Regional countries join disaster response effort
IMF Resident Representative to Serbia Bogdan Lissovolik said on Wednesday ( October 6th ) that the Serbian government hopes not to seek a renewal of its 2.9 billion @-@ euro stand @-@ by agreement with the Fund , which is due to expire in April 2011 .
For civilian victims , these three men were meant to be held responsible . "
Croatia launched an international tender on August 1st for the privatisation of six state @-@ owned shipyards -- Kraljevica , Brodosplit , Brodotrogir , 3 .
But Karayel emphasises that the " Kandil [ PKK headquarters ] operations shouldn 't be considered against Turkey 's long @-@ time peaceful policy towards its Kurdish population .
He hid successfully until last year , when he was arrested in Belgrade .
The Fund 's Board of Directors signed the measure Wednesday ( July 21st ) in Washington .
Cyprus Foreign Minister Yiorgos Lillikas departed on two @-@ day visit to Croatia on Monday ( April 23rd ) .
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci said on Wednesday that KFOR , EULEX and the Kosovo police " have taken into consideration the environment and they will be careful to have positive results , in accordance with the rule of law . "
Full @-@ fledged Cyprus talks kick off
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) reached a long @-@ awaited verdict last month in the cases of Jakob Finci and Dervo Sejdic against Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Serbia will now be under pressure to recognise Kosovo customs stamps when they resume talks in September in Brussels , " Mitic told SETimes .
It said it was also planning to place some 30,000 civil servants on partial pay by the end of this year .
" In close co @-@ operation with Serbian authorities it was clarified on whose side it was .
In Brussels , NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said members of the Alliance have overcome any differences over Kosovo and now unanimously back the Ahtisaari plan .
" I can 't believe that they did not agree to commission at least one of the requested expert reports , " Neykova stated .
A young Egyptian boy , Ekrem Sinani , says he wants to go to school , but does not have the opportunity in the province .
Aggelos Tsakanikas , an engineer who is Head of Research for the Athens @-@ based Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research , said Greece is under a double @-@ edged sword -- a sense of relief undercut by constant fear .
" I understand the problems that Serbia has with Kosovo 's declaration of independence , but I do not wish for relations with third countries to define relations between Serbia and Croatia , " Josipovic told Blic .
It is the best @-@ known " character " in Nobel Prize @-@ winning author Ivo Andric 's 1945 book , " The Bridge on the Drina . " The novel describes relations between Orthodox Christian Serbs and Muslims in Visegrad during the Ottoman occupation .
Days after a toughly worded report on Turkey 's accession progress , several EU member states called on Monday ( November 13th ) for halting the Union 's membership talks with Ankara over its refusal to open its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot ships and planes .
Immediately after his victory was confirmed , Oprescu met with Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu .
Serbia launched a tender for the sale of 51 % of Telekom Srbija on Wednesday ( October 20th ) , in accordance with a recent decision by the government .
" Today , there are very few ( EU ) countries where Bulgarians cannot work . "
In addition , a special commemorative exhibition was held , displaying notes and other documents from the period , along with personal items .
The pro @-@ democracy demonstrations in neighbouring Libya eventually escalated into a full @-@ blown civil war , which ended following the capture and killing of the country 's self @-@ proclaimed leader Muammar Gaddafi in his hometown of Sirte on October 20th .
Business : Russia 's Lukoil to open 150 gas stations in Croatia
Such a development would engender even more controversy , as voters would be asked to give the thumbs up or down to the whole package , and not to individual changes .
" He alone , however , will not be able to change the perceptions of the Serbs , unless the state realizes it has to back his efforts and add numerous other activities to them , our image will remain predominantly negative for a long time , " he told SETimes .
China will invest in research and development in Montenegro , Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Thursday ( August 7th ) during a meeting with Montenegrin counterpart Filip Vujanovic in Beijing .
EU foreign ministers warned Kosovo 's leaders on Monday not to rush into a declaration of independence , fearing such a move could destabilise the Balkans .
Because of their political power , " vote guardians " had stolen votes which in turn damaged the entire voting process , said acting Kosovo President Jakup Krasniqi .
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vowed his country 's support for Montenegro 's EU integration process during a meeting in Rome on Friday ( July 18th ) with Montenegrin counterpart Milo Djukanovic .
" We want to encourage Europe @-@ oriented parties to form a new government ... so the country can leave its nationalist past behind and embrace a European future , " Rehn said .
Solutions cannot be made with unilateral steps , but with negotiations and joint proposals , " Ivanovic told SETimes .
Democracy : Macedonians weigh the good and bad
Police spotted them the following month as they cruised in the stolen vehicle around the city 's Dobrinja area , which itself is divided by the inter @-@ entity demarcation line .
Started in 1987 , the emergency state was extended 46 times during which time six " super governors " were in charge .
The internet was widely available in schools , libraries , private internet cafes and other public locations in the country , and the government encouraged its use .
The business plan envisions investments in apartments in big cities such as Rijeka and Split as well as in logistics warehouses .
" After getting late payments for two to three months , I decided it was time to leave .
Even though Greece is technically bankrupt , some investors are still buying and holding short @-@ term debt -- taking a risk that Greece will get a second bailout and be able to pay its next installment of 14.5 billion euros in March .
The latest round of talks on Kosovo 's future is effectively over , and no agreement was reached , a troika of international mediators said this week .
However , public outrage began once Beyoglu authorities removed tables around Beyoglu 's main thoroughfare , Istiklal Street , and in the upscale Cihangir neighbourhood .
The 37th International Istanbul Music Festival will take place from June 5th through the end of the month .
This year 's honoured guest country is Cuba .
The plan envisions construction of a smelting plant and geological surveys aimed at opening a mine .
Brussels @-@ based independent EU @-@ Turkey news portal , ABHaber.com , harshly criticised the EC .
The loosening of control by the World Bank and the IMF will allow the government to invest more freely .
The purpose of the visit will be to submit Albania 's EU membership application and a letter describing the reforms the country has undertaken and plans to carry out to meet Union requirements .
The Mamma Mia Musical featuring songs of the Swedish group ABBA will be performed for the first time in Belgrade in June and July 2010 .
The event is organised for the second time by the Agency for Promotion of Entrepreneurship .
In the new indoor facility beside the rink , East German Katarina Witt won her first gold medal for women 's figure skating .
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Writer Ibrahim Rugova , a proponent of " passive resistance , " is elected president of the self @-@ proclaimed Republic of Kosovo and a provincial assembly is set up .
In early October , the government passed an emergency ordinance that modified the law on ministerial responsibility and dissolved a presidential commission that examined requests by anticorruption prosecutors to investigate former and current cabinet members .
A government study , " Research on Domestic Violence against Women in Turkey , " shows that almost half of Turkish women -- 48.5 % -- experience some form of violence , but only rarely admit to being victims .
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In deepest poverty are about 100,000 elderly people who have no source of money .
" We are too small a country to be a problem ... we only have two million people , " he said , noting that his entire country numbers fewer people than many European capitals .
High Representative to BiH addresses NATO Council
By and large , high @-@ end tourism has not yet come to neighbouring Macedonia , despite the Balkan country 's stunning natural beauty .
The presidency also decided to nominate Filip Vujanovic , Svetozar Marovic , Zeljko Sturanovic and Igor Luksic for vice presidents . ( Portal Analitika , Cafe del Montenegro , Tanjug , RTS - 04 / 05 / 11 )
But the Communists , so far , have not signaled that they are in any mood for compromise .
It sentenced him to 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity , minus time already served .
The district traditionally receives many Greek tourists during the summer due to its location close to Mitilinis , a large Greek island .
The UN envoy in the name talks between Greece and Macedonia , Matthew Nimetz , met informally Friday ( December 5th ) with Macedonia 's new representative in the talks , Zoran Jolevski .
The mine , considered the biggest project in Kosovo 's energy sector in the last two decades , will start producing lignite in April .
Bosnian Serb war crimes indictee Tolimir arrested
This is ahead of an election that will give Greece , caught in a crushing economic crisis , a new prime minister .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul began a four @-@ day official visit to Kazakhstan on Sunday ( May 23rd ) , at the invitation of counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev .
LJUBLJANA , Slovenia -- Members of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) tripartite presidency , Nebojsa Radmanovic , Zeljko Komsic and Bakir Izetbegovic , are in Slovenia on Monday ( February 28th ) .
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The main focus of the study , funded by the European Commission ( EC ) , was on the actual experience of administrative corruption , rather than people 's perceptions .
Ayman Al @-@ Zawahiri , who was appointed as the new leader of al @-@ Qaeda on Thursday , is one of the most wanted terrorists in the world .
University of Athens International Relations Associate Professor Kostas Ifantis , a former Fulbright Scholar at Harvard who is associated with the Hellenic Centre for European Studies , said he was not surprised by the court 's outcome .
For Medojevic , whose campaign centered on pledges to clean up the country 's political system , the results simply reinforced the status quo .
Gowing : Both Albanian and Serbian culture treats guests as something sacred ( the Albanian Kanun says ' your home belongs to God and the guest ' ) .
The two leaders expressed mutual support for their EU bids .
But I would never choose to leave before having tried all other opportunities [ to stay ] . "
In implementing this major political obligation , I hope the opposition will get engaged in an institutional process for meeting the obligations that the country has to meet in order to obtain candidate status .
Fejzic explained that part of his arable land is also located on Serbian territory , but for 15 years he has been unable to obtain documents in Serbia showing the title .
A nationwide protest over the past four days against austerity measures and a controversial draft law on the health system was marred after the peaceful demonstrations turned into chaos due to involvement of gangs of football hooligans .
In the evening , a large group of Serbs gathered at Jagnjenica around a camp fire on the Mitrovica @-@ Zubin Potok road .
" Neither the government , nor any of Turkey 's intelligence units , were surprised when the PKK declared its last decision , " he told SETimes , adding , after that afterwards , its imprisoned leader Ocalan extended the ceasefire until March 21st .
The constitution mandates a two @-@ term limit for the president , a position designed to find the high road above partisan politics .
Eurozone leaders approved the second bailout even as the first -- 109 billion euros from the EU @-@ IMF @-@ ECB Troika -- failed to slow Greece 's slide towards insolvency .
But the country , minus its Turkish @-@ run north , has since joined the EU and insists that it should take part , along with the other new EU members that joined in 2004 .
The Von Habsburg family has put their Transylvanian castle on the market , after it was returned to them a year ago .
An AP report Wednesday said that Polish authorities have agreed to a condition set by Slovakia , which demanded that Kosovo 's state symbols - including the national flag and coat of arms -- will not be on display during the meeting , and Jahjaga will not sign any final summit declaration .
If we don 't get it , again it is nothing .
" Every discriminatory element should be excluded , " Bosch said .
Ismet Beqiri , Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) secretary , said parties should be financed solely from the state budget .
Admissions are expected to start in the upcoming academic year .
Enver Hoxha , the dictator who ruled Albania for more than 40 years until his death in 1985 , is long gone .
The EU presented on Friday ( July 22nd ) a 1.5m @-@ euro technical assistance project in Albania aimed at completing the first property registration and updating the existing registration of about 60,000 properties in coastal areas .
" Finally , I made it , " Kotooshu , born Kaloyan Mahlyanov , told reporters after he clinched the title a day before his final match on May 25th .
During his 2010 visit to Kosovo , Erdogan underlined that Turkey would be an important economic partner , through increased Turkish investment and trade .
The prosecutor also called for the launching of a court process against Red Star soccer club President Vladan Lukic for appearing at a match in a sweatshirt emblazoned with the lyrics of a fan song that , according to the prosecutor , is a call to violence .
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Iran is Turkey 's second largest supplier of natural gas after Russia .
I don 't know how people in buildings are heating their appartments .
While urging women , children and the elderly in the affected areas to move to a shelter , she also assured tourists the situation posed no risks for them .
A dispute over a series of issues , including the delimitation of the national airspace and the delineation of territorial waters in the Aegean Sea , as well as the divided island of Cyprus are among the most contentious problems .
The song was composed by Ovi -- born Ovidiu Cernauteanu -- an expatriate Romanian living in Norway .
Nikolic is expected to have the advantage over Tadic in the first round with an estimated 1.15 million votes , while Tadic is expected to pull about 1.05 million .
" Serbia has done everything to avoid this outcome , but it had no choice but to countersue Croatia for genocide , " Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said after the submission of the case .
Norway @-@ based Staatkraft is ready to invest a starting sum of 1.5 billion euros in the Montenegrin energy sector .
With less than 10 % of Danes perceiving their judiciary as corrupt , Denmark is the " cleanest " of the 62 countries .
Kwon advised Karadzic to rethink his strategy .
" They say that in two years , they shall know if the gas pipeline is going to be constructed at all ... Thus if we sign the agreement for the sale of NIS , Serbia gets no guarantees that the remaining two projects will be realised ... Just to remind that the complete energy deal was signed in order that Serbia gets the gas pipeline . "
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It starred Andy Garcia in the role of the famed Italian painter , and cost $ 14m .
Serbian President Boris Tadic met on November 26th with Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Belgrade .
Support for Serbia 's accession into the EU is at the lowest point since 2002 , according to a recent poll conducted by the government 's European Integration Office ( EIO ) in December .
Diplomatic Diary : Romania , United States to co @-@ operate in preventing nuclear smuggling
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February @-@ March -- Serbia begins major crackdown in Kosovo .
They are transferred to Albanian authorities and then sent mainly to Kukes in northeastern Albania .
In an interview published Tuesday ( November 10th ) on the website of the European Parliament ( EP ) , Jeremic reaffirmed Belgrade 's intention to apply for EU membership by the end of this year .
This nyear , six breweries from Macedonia and abroad presented their achievements in the beer making industry on the 8,000 @-@ square meter Metodija Andonov Cento Square .
National governments have four years to comply with this supply standard , and three years to build new cross @-@ border inter @-@ connections .
He warned Kosovo not to unilaterally declare independence .
" Threats against our national security are not isolated , [ nor ] specific problems to our respective countries , " she said .
Selimi : Kosovo is dedicated to its path to the EU .
In an exclusive interview with Southeast European Times , Justina Shiroka @-@ Pula talks about converting lignite into electricity , the construction of new thermo plants to burn the mineral more efficiently , and the status of Kosovo mines long out of use .
Economy and Regional Development Minister Mladjan Dinkic has been a regular target of Kurir , and has sued the tabloid over articles alleging he is a thief and a fraud .
Serbia has 81 registered political parties .
The budget amounts to 10m euros .
Bulgaria 's Stanishev wants balanced EC report
" It was supposed to be an alternative to the genocide monuments , which promote a bad relationship and are designed to divide the two people , " he said .
Poletan was an associate of the late Serbian paramilitary gang leader Zeljko " Arkan " Raznatovic and was " likely continuing with his business , " the Beta news agency quoted the editor of the weekly Vreme , Dejan Anastasijevic , as saying .
High @-@ frequency noise caused by older Russian airplanes disturbs tourists in the Montenegrin coastal city Tivat , often shaking houses in the area and the nearby bay of Boka Kotorska .
During an event organised by the City of Athens to inform residents of the renovation programme , Kaminis said it was vital that " in such difficult times for the city , we make use of every opportunity .
Implementation of the SAA is expected to start in 2010 , after all the parliaments of all 27 EU members ratify the agreement
Persson oversees the database of images of child abuse at the Interpol human trafficking unit .
The head of Pristina 's delegation , Deputy Prime Minister Edita Tahiri discussed the dialogue recently with SETimes contributor Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi .
" They were arresting before the elections .
In December 1997 , Erbakan set up the Virtue Party , which divided into two separate parties in 2001 , when the younger generation -- including current Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul -- founded their own party , which was officially secular with a pro @-@ West orientation .
Iraq 's recent pledge to supply gas to the Nabucco pipeline increased the project 's feasibility .
The Moldavian Metropolitan was accused by some radical monastic circles of being a freemason supporting " ecumenism , the greatest heresy of our times " and even harbouring a plan " to sell the Orthodoxy to Catholics . "
" I still don 't have a team of my own through no fault of my own . "
Cvetkovic disagrees , vowing that the changes will make for a more efficient and unified government .
Parallel with the report , the EC also released a paper on the bloc 's capacity to integrate new members .
Jurcic , however , refused it .
One of the most famous , actor Bekim Fehmiu , chose to live in Belgrade until his death last year .
The country is the third in Europe to make use of the system , Microsoft CETS 2.0 , which provides an information database on suspect websites and potential perpetrators .
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A clinical hospital in Split , Croatia , has been using DNA analysis to identify war victims across Europe . [ Getty Images ]
The sailing event in Limassol brings together 75 sailors from 22 countries .
Kosovo and Albania signed a memorandum of understanding for exchanging electricity during crises .
Talks are expected to focus on bilateral co @-@ operation , Croatia 's EU bid and NATO membership .
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Macedonia has been included in the list of the 31 top tourist destinations worth visiting in 2010 by the New York Times . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
Over 1,000 party members registered to attend the training sessions provided by Evans .
He said that funds would be disbursed for projects poised for implementation and backed by political consensus .
Firms suffer when employees lose the motivation to work and productivity is lowered .
War veteran Mehmed Alic said he sought professional help to treat PTSD . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
Ilhan Tanir : First , I think the AKP administration should be [ viewed ] primarily as a pragmatist administration rather than an ideological one .
However , in case of an economic blockade of Kosovo , it is almost certain that the Serb enclaves in central and southern Kosovo , in which two @-@ thirds of the remaining Kosovo Serbs live , will be isolated .
He says he uses Twitter daily to communicate with citizens and says tweeters have supplied some of the best ideas and suggestions .
The buidling was constructed soon after the death of the country 's communist strongman , Enver Hoxha , and originally housed a museum commemorating his rule .
The dispute intensified last year when Slovenia used its EU member status to block Croatia 's EU negotiation talks .
Tolon , according to the daily Zaman , has often appeared at forums organised by ultranationalists .
Security cameras pan the street entrance and stairwell , and before entering the old , narrow , wood @-@ floored office , you first pass through a security area made of steel and bulletproof glass .
Natasha Butler , a spokesperson for Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele , told Top Channel that Brussels will be watching to see if the legal system functions in an unbiased way .
Supervised autonomy for Kosovo is the only plausible solution , he argued .
" His [ Gul 's ] mindset is no different than Erdogan , " CHP deputy chairman Mustafa Ozyurek said on Tuesday .
If , however , there is a worst case scenario , we are ready to address it with a full range of measures in co @-@ ordination with the business community , just like in 2008 .
Unemployment has also risen , as some key sectors , such as tourism , have been hit by the global turmoil .
First we saw Nelson Mandela Square .
For years , they have been unfairly deprived to look to the future , and instead , they were offered the dark perspective of organised crime , led by certain individuals at the expense of the majority .
As a result , a third of KFOR troops could leave the country within months .
The offer was confirmed by EULEX spokesperson Karin Limdal on Thursday ( February 11th ) .
" It 's not fair to sacrifice us for the candidacy .
When voters backed Erdogan at the polls , Berberoglu wrote , it was because they expected him to continue a sound economic policy and move forward with EU @-@ inspired political reforms .
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" The results will be designed the way it is convenient to the organisers .
On Sunday , former Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku blasted the idea of modifying the agreement .
" We have private schools that are started with only financial results in mind , and as a priority for the founders , thus delivering a really bad education to the kids . " He advises families to " do some research on what the school is all about " before making a final decision .
So far , Romania has abstained from using the funds and is keeping them in reserve .
The document was initialed by Interior Minister Ivan Brajovic and US Ambassador to Podgorica Roderick Moore .
Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat says the only way to communicate with authorities from Tiraspol , in the Transnistrian region , is through the peaceful reintegration of Moldova .
Evaluating Davutoglu 's visit , Seb Bytyci , executive director of the Balkan Policy Institute ( IPOL ) , said that Turkey is a strong supporter of Kosovo in its path to EU integration , being influenced by Turks living in Kosovo , and Albanians living in Turkey .
Grubjesic said in all previous cases involving war crimes charges in the Balkans , the investigations were conducted under the UN Security Council mandate , and said the same standard should be applied in this case .
Croatia will spend 1.6 billion euros this year on infrastructure and energy projects aimed to give a fresh boost to the economy and create new jobs , Deputy Prime Minister Radimir Cacic announced on February 23rd .
In addition , Hasan and Mustafic 's family have recently filed a case in a Netherlands military court against the commander of the Dutch battalion in Srebrenica , Thom Karremans , and his deputy , Rob Franken , alleging their complicity in war crimes and genocide .
It is sitting on a huge public debt , which is expected to reach nearly 300 billion euros -- more than 120 % of GDP -- this year .
Lower prices are expected , following a government decision to abolish tariffs .
A team of Bulgarian archaeologists , led by Daniela Agre , excavated an ancient Thracian tomb near the village of Brodilovo and the Strandzha mountain range .
The basement became our home , hunger something with which you would wake up and go to sleep , bombs and snipers a daily thing , and death , closer than ever , " Branko Katana from Sarajevo said .
The European Commission is calling for measures to combat global warming and enhance Europe 's energy security and competitiveness .
Selmani : This government 's stand is not new .
The responsible mechanisms in the country will carry out verifications on each case and they will act according to the laws of Kosovo .
Two weeks ago , the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction gathered in Skopje for its second annual meeting to improve the ways to address the growing frequency and deleterious effects of disasters .
Leading AIDS experts , including French Professor Luc Montagnier , one of the co @-@ discoverers of the HIV virus , say the outbreak in the Benghazi hospital preceded the medics ' arrival in Libya by at least a year and was likely caused by poor hygiene at the facility .
US Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Daniel Fried , who was in Kosovo , Serbia and Macedonia last week , voiced hope on Monday that Russia would remain as co @-@ operative as it has been as a Contact Group member .
" We are the home of Rugovism , " he insists .
The rates are , according to the Association , unusual and alarming .
Hashim Thaci : The actions of the government of Kosovo are aimed at ending the smuggling , organised crime and continuous violation of Kosovo 's sovereignty by the Serbian parallel criminal structures that terrorise the population living in that part of Kosovo .
Pavle arrived at the helm of the church in 1990 , at a time when its power was diminished after the long period of communist rule and when the wars in the former Yugoslavia were just beginning .
Romania 's real estate market faces difficulties . " All I can do is wait for better times to get the most of this sale , " said Emil Biclea , who has been trying to sell his flat in Romania . [ Reuters ]
A Mobilkom Austria salesman demonstrates the 3rd generation cellular phone Siemens U10 .
The EULEX court sentenced the three former Kosovo Liberation Army fighters to prison for war crimes committed against civilian detainees . [ Getty Images ]
With only seven negotiation chapters still open , authorities hope to finish most of remaining work by July .
Eighty @-@ eight suspects , including retired army officers , Mafiosi , academics and politicians , are under arrest for allegedly founding Ergenekon with the aim of carrying out political assassinations and creating a " deep state " within Turkey .
Kosovo police in the north are largely composed of Serbs from the area .
The technical talks on the SAA were completed in December , but the EU has warned that the accord would not be signed until Bosnian politicians agree on implementation of the stalled reforms .
" Approaching the non @-@ aligned is a denial of the need that Serbia belongs to the Euro @-@ Atlantic civilisation , " history professor Nikola Samardzic told SETimes .
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" Politics in Belgrade is presenting this criminal act to Serbian people as patriotism , trying to profit politically and possibly manage to divide the north , " he told SETimes .
It was unclear how Petrov , who served as advisor to former DANS head Petko Sertov , got hold of the memo .
Serbia and Montenegro ratified social insurance agreement ratifications that will benefit around 1,540 Montenegrin and 3,240 Serb pensioners who worked in either of the two countries but live in the other .
Serbian consumers bear brunt of high retail prices ; government intervenes
With accession , we have expectations to achieve a high degree of standardisation of institutions that will significantly improve conditions of work .
For the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , 2009 promises to be a crucial year .
An ethnic Albanian in a refugee camp during the Kosovo conflict . [ Photo courtesy of Emine Berisha ]
Joint commitments on a number of issues of mutual interest were also signed during the annual , one @-@ day EU @-@ US summit at the White House .
Visitors sampled a full range of possibilities -- from spending the weekend in a kulla , or traditional stone fortress , to touring churches and monasteries .
Abbas and Mashaal were earlier scheduled to meet in Cairo on Tuesday for talks on the composition of the new cabinet .
Party infighting takes a toll on Romanian democracy
All of them are from Trabzon .
I have decided to continue until the end , because I don 't want to lose any momentum , " Talat said at a meeting of the European Policy Centre think @-@ tank in Brussels .
" The parties did not fulfill their responsibilities according to the Code of Elections .
He was criticised recently for downplaying the importance of a sunken harbour discovered during work on the Marmaray subway project .
To be successful , you must believe in yourself , have leadership skills , work hard and have a good business plan , " businesswoman Snezana Jovanovska told SETimes .
" Then we realised , whoops , we started self @-@ censoring , " Perker recalls .
" The first thing I 'm guilty of is loving my job , " Schook said .
However , some things need to be qualified .
SETimes : What conditions need to be present for early general elections to occur in Kosovo , and are we experiencing such conditions ?
Last year , the " Macedonia -- Country of Computer Experts " project oversaw the distribution of 12,222 vouchers .
The ministers said the agreements would better protect the rights and interests of citizens and legal entities in both countries and boost the fight against organised crime .
France won gold , not a surprise after its gold medal last summer in the Olympic Games in Beijing .
Turkey welcomes US sanctions on PKK drug smugglers
The last session was on December 2nd .
A month @-@ long exhibit of contemporary Japanese Naive art opened on October 1st in Kovacica , Serbia , the first such exhibit in Europe .
The number of MST graduates has increased by 25 % since 2000 . [ Getty images ]
The absence of a cultural policy is generally seen in the provincial pushing of festivals , which are not necessarily popular , but have bigger budgets than the annual investment in cultural programmes .
He found them in a container in New Belgrade , " Stojan Jelisavljevic said .
I mean , we have a number of former ministers and officials held in Remetinec Prison on corruption charges , " said Ivica Ranic , a worker from Zagreb .
School principals say they are in a bind , as without proof of citizenship , they may be in violation of the law .
The military measures also include high @-@ level visits between members of the Greek and Turkish armed forces , as well as between the commanders of the heavily militarised zones along Greece 's northeastern border with Turkey .
Belgrade is downplaying this latest disappointment .
The law became effective on Sunday ( March 1st ) .
The presidents of the two countries , Romania 's Traian Basescu and Serbia 's Boris Tadic , attended the match in Constanta .
During a one @-@ day visit to Sarajevo , the minister told BiH state TV he expects a solution to the crisis in BiH , since political forces that favour compromise and agreement are gaining strength .
" Kosovo is not an exporting country ; therefore any change in the value of the euro ... enables the country to [ easily trade ] in markets that are not part of the eurozone , " Abdixhiku said .
That contribution , the editorial team decided , helped lead to reconciliation and tolerance , and lent strong support to the region 's European integration .
Concerns about cocaine along the Balkan route are expressed in the World Drug Report for 2007 published by the UNODC . While 99 % of cocaine shipments from South America continue to be directed towards Western Europe , some shipments to Eastern Europe and Balkan countries have been noticed by enforcement agencies .
At the same time , Bancroft said , EU leaders will not force Belgrade to acknowledge an independent Kosovo , but will insist on " good neighbourly relations " between the two countries .
They are ready for an influx of tourists and people will leave impressed .
We warned the government is not able to carry any statistical operation such as a census according to the law , " opposition Social Democratic Union ( SDSM ) Vice President Ana Pavlovska Daneva said .
Many Albanians , however , are sceptical .
Government is viewed by some as the last refuge for solving such questions , though officials caution that what is at times demanded of them may interfere in the competency of judicial institutions , particularly in bankruptcy cases .
" Croatia and Albania still participate in the Adriatic Group , more out of political solidarity , though they also benefit from it in a wider sense , " Lazarevski added .
Without the next infusion of aid , Greece won 't be able to meet a 14.5 billion @-@ euro loan installment in March , nor be able to pay its workers or pensioners .
According to the European Nuclear Society ( ENS ) , as of January 2011 , there were 143 nuclear reactors in operation within the Union , with 58 of them , or about 40 % of all , located in France .
Its illegal methodology also bothers many , even those who are ordinarily opposed to censorship .
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Ivankovic plans to complete it by the end of the year and apply for the Guinness World Records .
" There is no legal grounds for punishing those who refuse to list their household [ in the census ] , " the Sandzak National Council continues to advise Bosniaks .
A US @-@ made documentary addresses the life and career of Ante Gotovina , the retired Croatian general who faces war crimes charges at The Hague .
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Romanian authorities will be able to react to floods more quickly , thanks to a new prediction system .
In a joint message sent from their meeting , Crvenkovski said the crisis could be overcome with a little will and political responsibility .
His call follows a statement from EU security chief Javier Solana 's spokeswoman on Tuesday , saying that Brussels wants a consensus on the Kosovo status to be reached as soon as possible .
One of the fund 's actions was the purchase of houses for the refugees living in collective camps .
Overall , Romania has a poor record at Eurovision .
More than 3,200 homes have been inundated -- almost 300 of them completely destroyed , while 15,000 hectares of arable land are underwater .
Obraz leader Mladen Obradovic warned that organisers would be responsible for what could happen if it took place as scheduled .
In such circumstances , a government crisis will not help in stabilising the country , " Mesic said .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday ( February 27th ) urged politicians in the Western Balkans to overcome their disagreements .
" We should immediately help those people .
To his embarrassment , the prime minister quickly refuted such calculations .
Investment and economic ties are the main focus of his trip .
Kosovo 's journalism corps will expand with the amendment of the public broadcasting law , which the EU Office in Pristina emphasised provides the public broadcaster with safeguards for its editorial independence . [ Reuters ]
The event drew together distinguished medical personnel from Montenegro , Serbia and Slovenia .
According to Milliyet columnist Taha Akyol , the result amounts to a " strong alarm signal . "
Following the Roman conquest , they were dispersed or assimilated , and by the time Slavic tribes arrived in the area , in the 5th and 6th centuries , they had all but vanished .
During a key visit to Diyarbakir in 2005 , he promised to recognise " the Kurdish reality , " and even suggested a new definition of citizenship .
" Foreign interest in Greek property is as strong as ever , " Ioanna Plakokefalou , general manager of Hellenic Realty , tells SETimes .
The company contracted work in Libya worth 150m euros .
In an interview with state @-@ run Bulgarian National Television ( BNT ) , Sofia Chief Prosecutor Nikolay Kokinov said that about 30 important indicators of abuse of power in different ministries have been submitted to the prosecution over the past five weeks .
" It is important that the former head of state faces justice . "
Albania 's three main religious communities have taken a step towards co @-@ operation by signing an agreement that will regulate relations between them and the government , paving the way for improved co @-@ operation .
Bulgaria 's ice skating couple Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski won their second world title for couples in the Figure Skating World Championship in Tokyo .
A particular bone of contention is erasing " nationality " in the official books documenting birth , including for already recognised minorities like the Greeks in the south of Albania and the Macedonians in the Mala Prespa area .
Established in 1945 , the ICJ has two main functions : to settle legal disputes between states and render advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by UN bodies and specialised agencies .
The curling , ice hockey and skating events will take place in Vancouver , site of the opening and closing ceremonies .
If the project is a success , it would be a breakthrough in mine clearance .
It was the latest in a string of violent incidents that have shocked the nation .
Havel was then elected the first president of the newborn Czech Republic in January 1993 , a post he served in until 2003 .
February 29th @-@ March 1st -- Bosnia and Herzegovina holds a referendum on independence from Yugoslavia .
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But in order to make the deal work , he had to activate Collective Action Clauses ( CAC 's ) forcing investors who refused to take losses to do so anyway -- including small bondholders and his country 's own pension funds -- to insure enough participation , which came in at 95.7 % .
The second round of oral presentations will open on March 28th and will end two days later with Greece 's closing remarks .
" Our main goal is to raise awareness on composting and attempt to change people 's understanding of biowaste as a source that can be utilised , " explains Dr Dimitris Malamis , who is co @-@ ordinating the project on behalf of the National Technical University of Athens .
Bulgaria 's Black Sea coastal town of Kavarna will host the World Half Marathon Championships in 2012 , the International Association of Athletics Federations announced on Sunday ( August 8th ) .
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The alliance only commands 59 votes out of the total 101 in parliament , and electing a president requires 61 .
" We cannot keep in place a building that holds the ghost of the dictator , " Democratic Party MP Enkelejd Alibeaj said .
Last month , the Bank 's board of executive directors approved a Development Policy Operation ( DPO ) to the tune of $ 84m , with the funds allocated 60 % - 40 % between FBiH and Republika Srpska ( RS ) .The DPO -- prepared at the request of BiH authorities -- aims to provide budgetary support for public expenditure reform .
Kosovo 's Mufti , Naim Ternava , stresses that a moral and loving life is the basis for happiness .
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" It is a victory of ' yes , it is possible ' against negativism .
Two of the suspects -- Alexandros Mitrousias , 21 , and George Karayiannidis , 30 -- are believed to be members of a group calling itself the Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire .
A final decision on whether to suspend negotiations on the proposed chapters will be made either by EU foreign ministers during a meeting on December 11th , or by the leaders of the 25 member nations when they meet for a two @-@ day summit on December 14th .
Reportedly , the colonel and several of his men managed to escape and hid in drainage pipes .
The new SDP leader , Zoran Milanovic , is young , fiery and eloquent .
This collaboration has been marked by continued growth ever since .
" Boogie " -- a story about a man experiencing internal conflict as he reunites with old friends , directed by Radu Muntean -- won four Gopo Awards this year -- for best director , lead actor ( Dragos Bucur ) , lead actress ( Anamaria Marinca ) and supporting actress ( Mimi Branescu ) .
In response , Serbian War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukcevic said the arrest of Mladic , the former Bosnian Serb military commander , remains a priority .
Kocijancic said questions regarding the substance of the letter should be addressed to Bildt .
Tuzla is the recipient of numerous recognitions .
Novak Djokovic edges higher in the ATP rankings . [ Getty Images ]
SETimes : Kosovo has not yet approved the budget , and the government postponed the wage increase .
SETimes : Why the interest in Albanian chrome ?
Turkish Foreign Trade Minister Kursat Tuzmen was in Tirana last week . [ Getty Images ]
In any case , Macedonia 's prospects for integration -- both in NATO and the EU -- now appear complicated by several factors .
Kosovo 's Pristina International Airport announced on Sunday ( March 29th ) its decision to run a 24h flight schedule to meet demand by airlines .
Sociologist Tzvetozar Tomov also doubts the official figures .
Churkin also warned that an independent Kosovo would never become a member of the UN or other international political organisations .
" Like everyone else , we also know about the injustices that different religious groups have been subjected to because of their differences , " said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a dinner he attended with the representatives of Christian and Jewish foundations .
The strongman won the snatch event , the clean and jerk event and the overall standings in the 69kg category .
Parliament Speaker Mehmet Ali Sahin said the army should not interfere , as this may be interpreted as an attempt to meddle in the work of the judiciary .
Asked whether it was realistic to expect the talks to begin next month , Zerihoun said on Thursday that the process is clearly moving in that direction .
" We have already achieved the goals our opponents can only dream of , " Prime Minister Ivo Sanader says . [ Getty Images ]
Vekaric said that beginning in mid @-@ January , the Criminal Procedure Code would be implemented , greatly facilitating the investigative process .
As Slovenia is currently holding the rotating EU presidency , diplomats in Ljubljana have put the dispute high on the list of priorities .
A few have taken the advice of NBS Governor Radovan Jelasic , who insists , " savings should be in the same currency as your salary . "
Clearly , a trade @-@ off was at work here .
" I think it 's good to demonstrate that everyone should be held accountable for breaking the law , rather than just ordinary people without protection , " says Sladjana , 36 , a saleswoman .
Science and Technology : Serbian students attend science conference
Tanaka told Hungarian news agency MTI that Nabucco would be a better solution for improving energy security in Europe than South Stream .
Economic freedom in seven other Southeast Europe nations also declined , according to the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom .
The race will occur in conjunction with the Croatia Boat Show , which Split has hosted for the past 11 years .
The programme features 26 shows by 21 professional puppet @-@ theatre groups .
The authority of the state was limited to setting standards , and by the end of 2004 it was clear that even this was being resisted .
The Church of Resurrection of the Sucevita Monastery in Romania was included as an extension to UNESCO 's project Churches of Moldavia , which was included in the World Heritage List in 1993 .
Bulgarians rally against fuel prices
School directors will be prohibited from having any political affiliation in the workplace under the law , which also bans political propaganda in schools .
The laws that were passed are part of the consensus that had been reached among these four leaders , who also agreed to deal with any unresolved issues prior to NATO 's spring summit in Bucharest .
A crowd turns out for the traditional burning of Christmas branches . [ Ljiljana Kovacevic for SETimes ]
Social groups on the internet are uniting in defence of the unknown artist .
One claim that caused much anguish in Belgrade was that Zbogar had been appointed EU ambassador to Kosovo .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic reiterated Belgrade 's opposition to Kosovo 's secession .
" We expect that the money will be deposited and that we will show that despite challenges , the country is stable and the Serbian military industry has the capacity to produce what has been agreed upon , " he said .
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 28 / 09 / 09
Analysts say a policy change can not be expected based on appeals by several party leaders , especially because their parties represent small segments of the electorate .
A summer census would allow those working abroad to return and participate in the process .
Analysts say that after this crucial turn by the Socialist Party , it will not take long to organise a new government , the core of which will be Tadic 's Democrats and the Socialists .
" It is also important that the trial chamber acquitted Perisic of assistance in the extermination in Srebrenica , " Ignjatovic said , adding that he was surprised by the part of the verdict determining Perisic 's responsibility for the shelling of Zagreb .
The document puts the wheels in motion for a major US and EU @-@ backed pipeline that will transport Caspian and Middle Eastern gas to Europe , and reduce the EU 's dependence on Russia .
Tihic : Co @-@ operation and good relations have no alternative .
Bilan collected a total of 272 points from viewers , who voted by telephone and text message .
'That is why I believe Belgrade will go no further than tough rhetoric and will be appeased by the UN Security Council session , " Janjic told SETimes .
For example , the difference is whether a party is closer to the Catholic Church or not .
But this time , the protests were peaceful .
Strict labour regulations and lengthy administrative procedures serve as further disincentives for employers to register their workers , according to the OECD . [ File ]
Greece , it seemed , was ready to turn the page .
" In 2006 , 62 complainants reported bodily harm by the police , along with rude and unprofessional behaviour .
Kosovo will not receive it own country code this year , Kosovo Telecommunications Regulatory Authority director Anton Berisha announced .
With the change , employers now go to only one counter at the PRO , instead of several institutions .
" KFOR reserves the right to remove the barricades when appropriate and will not tolerate them endlessly .
The war crimes trial against retired Croat generals Rahim Ademi and Mirko Norac , which opened in Zagreb on Monday , will test the EU candidate country 's readiness to join the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
After seven rounds of negotiations , during which the location of the US military base was established , the text of the agreement was finalised in June 2011 .
Shiroka @-@ Pula : Using fuel for transportation and also for the production of electricity has a considerable impact on the environment .
In a report titled " Turkey and Europe : The Decisive Year Ahead , " the International Crisis Group ( ICG ) also sounds the alarm .
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By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 23 / 07 / 10
" Now ... they awarded her the ' Golden Lily ' medal , " Dezulovic said .
Nor will the World Jewish Congress view the comparison openly .
" We must part ways with those people , " he said a day after a commission concluded that nearly half of the current top diplomats abroad had collaborated with the former Darzhavna Sigurnost ( State Security ) before the 1989 fall of communism .
Will such co @-@ operation spread to other forms of transportation -- air travel , for example ?
SETimes : In an upcoming census , Albanians will be able to declare not only their citizenship , but nationality and the religion .
He finds another decision by the government controversial : writing off JAT 's debt , by placing it on the backs of Serbia 's tax payers .
According to Gruevski , Topolanek 's visit came at the right time .
During the last election , many parties promised there would be more women in the next Parliament .
In a speech before that vote , Croitoru , a former representative to the IMF , warned the country badly needs 3.5 billion euros by the end of the year .
Gizem Girismen won a gold medal for Turkey in archery .
These suggest the AKP will get 46 @-@ 50 % of the vote , CHP 28 @-@ 30 % , MHP 10 @-@ 12 % , and independent BDP candidates around 30 seats .
" The whole damage inflicted amounts to more than 50m euros , " said DNA chief prosecutor Daniel Morar .
Bosnian Serb Party of Democratic Progress leader Mladen Ivanic has suggested that the required police reform drafts could be passed even without SDA support .
The commission urged Romania to deal with some lingering fundamental weaknesses in judicial reform by improving the efficiency of the judicial process and the consistency of jurisprudence .
He reported that Bojovic was in possession of a Lithuanian passport , while the other three had forged Serbian documents .
According to Dogan News Agency correspondent Gokhan Danaci , who watched security camera footage , the terrorists emerged from a parking lot near the consulate .
Airlines , including low @-@ cost carriers , appear to be optimistic .
Ten years after Dayton , transition is beginning to deliver results .
Serbian officials want to change the Kumanovo Agreement so that their army can operate within the designated Ground Safety Zone , without KFOR 's permission .
Campaigning ends on Saturday , a day before the general and presidential elections nationwide .
Arsim Gashi 's child was at the pediatric clinic of the Pristina University Hospital for three days .
Two of the shopping centres are planned for Belgrade , while the other two will be in Novi Sad and Nis .
And it is very clear that we have to achieve a better quality management .
A stage presentation called " Six Stories from the Balkans " enabled artists from Kosovo , Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia and Serbia to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Balkans and show their commitment to human rights .
" It is impossible to achieve absolute work safety .
The other is a solution to the ongoing name dispute with Greece .
Investing in renewable energy is important to Croatia 's EU future .
A research committee at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has developed an educational software game that can monitor the learning and psychological condition of autistic children even while parents or educators are away .
According to Vladimir Pavicevic , president of the Clinical Centre of Montenegro Labour Unions , about 5,000 employees in the healthcare sector are on strike .
Science and Technology : Macedonia discusses hosting Positron Emission Tomography centre
A higher VAT rate is just one of the government @-@ proposed saving measures for the 2012 state budget , adopted in February as " rational and realistic , " but it caused countrywide discontent .
According to the UNDP , more than 17 % of Kosovo 's population lives in extreme poverty .
Putin 's presence at the forum was a focus of media attention .
Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac was in Romania on Monday ( July 6th ) , where he discussed bilateral co @-@ operation and the situation in the region with Romanian counterpart Mihai Stanisoara , Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu and President Traian Basescu 's security adviser , Iulian Fota .
This decrease is dire , he said , due to the fact that the state 's energy systems are overloaded .
For his part , President Behgjet Pacolli says he trusts that the allegations against Limaj and other former KLA members " will be found ungrounded and their innocence confirmed , as has happened many times so far . "
The other three were Russia , Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan , with scores of -0.07 , -0.45 and -2.19 , respectively .
Bulgaria 's and Romania 's central banks paid their first contributions to the European Central Bank ( ECB ) , following the official entry of the two countries into the EU .
Police operations were conducted throughout Kosovo in 2010 -- which was not the case in 2009 -- and municipal and tax inspectorates co @-@ operated in the investigations .
They argue that Croatia should expand its fishing authority sooner rather than later , and help its fishermen preserve their fish stock .
Regarding the longstanding name dispute between Athens and Skopje , UN envoy Matthew Nimetz is optimistic that a resolution is in sight , and is looking forward to working with the new cabinet .
It is very important that we came from different faiths and different nations to give our respect to the victims , " said Josipovic , the first Croatian president to visit Republika Srpska .
Lawmakers adopted the stricter limit in 2004 to curb a rise in car accidents , caused largely by reckless young drivers leaving nightclubs .
" The institutions of the Republic of Kosovo believe that substantial elements of this ... document in this form are unacceptable , " said Sejdiu on Monday evening .
BiH presents Mostar peace award for 2006 to Nelson Mandela
BiH will compete in the first semifinals on May 25th , performing during the first half of the draw .
Also this week : Tirana hosts a seminar on fraud investigation technologies , and first bids are accepted for Turkey 's nuclear plant .
The tournament , an undertaking of the Djokovic family enterprise Family Sport , was deemed by organisers as extremely important to the development of tennis in Serbia .
The two leaders will also meet Montenegrin Parliamentary Speaker Ranko Krivokapic and Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic .
According to data presented at the forum , municipal authorities still prefer to use the telephone for communication , rather than e @-@ mail or the internet , a fact that keeps costs high .
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We can do more harm than good from rushed moves . "
The number of people living in the makeshift camps has reportedly shrunk in recent months following large @-@ scale arrests and measures by the port authorities to halt the illegal boarding of Italy @-@ bound ferries .
" Kosovo 's people won 't forget that . " Similarly , Faton at Shqip1 declares " America is in the heart of Kosovo because she saved this country . "
The report , released in August and covering the 2010 fiscal year , said there is a " need for strong commitment at the central level , consistency and co @-@ ordination , when it comes to spending public money . "
While vowing that the Radicals would continue to be a strong opposition , he said his party would support all political structures that sought to keep Kosovo within Serbia 's borders .
Greece 's prime minister @-@ elect has a global outlook and will likely seek to enhance his country 's role in Southeast Europe and the EU , analysts say .
Plavsic , 79 , flew into the Serbian capital on a RS government plane that picked her up from Stockholm 's Arlanda airport .
As for the future , KESH will continue to import electric power maxims -- combining import with country production to supply consumers , " he says .
Of the 800 respondents in the survey , 45 % opposed building the planned second nuclear plant in Belene , while 4 % had no opinion on the issue .
An accountant in northern Athens calculated the decrease in business by retail companies and self @-@ employed professionals at more than 25 % so far this year .
The situation was out of control and Serbs burned the police station in Strpce , attacked the soldiers , stones were flying in all directions .
The northern Albanian town of Shkodra hosted the fourth edition of the Shkodra Jazz Festival , which began on July 2nd and concluded on Saturday .
Tadic says his country is doing all it can to elicit a positive response from the EU .
The report said Bulgaria needs to pass a comprehensive asset seizure law , improve the judiciary and address corruption .
On Sunday , Kosovo Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni described Turkey as Kosovo 's strategic partner .
" That is a backward idea , for which there is no room .
If Talat loses the race to Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu , as is widely expected , reunification would be put in doubt .
Northern Cypriot authorities said later that the two EP lawmakers have been released .
The former number one female tennis player in the world -- Serbian Ana Ivanovic --announced on Monday ( March 29th ) that she is pulling out of Serbia 's Fed Cup World Group layoff tie with Slovakia in April .
The Bulgarians defeated teams from Belarus and Russia , which ranked second and third respectively .
Squadron commander Major Michael Krizanec met with SETimes at Camp Bondsteel a couple of days before the completion of the rotation , and expressed satisfaction with the way the Croatian Air Force was deployed in the NATO operation .
The fight against corruption and organised crime in Bulgaria has weakened since the country 's EU entry in 2007 due to lack of political will and administrative capacity , a prominent Bulgarian think tank said in a report released on Wednesday ( January 28th ) .
According to the new amendments , when a misdemeanor notification is made , a three @-@ member commission of the Interior Ministry considers the case .
The personal computer market in Bulgaria and Romania was the lowest across the Central and Eastern Europe in 2006 , according to a survey by the market researcher IDC published on August 8th .
The style is not important ; it is about communication with the modern times through music , " Honing says .
Sasa Denic , a Kosovo Serb from Gjilan , in eastern Kosovo , does not even consider the issue of the war reparations .
The Serbian president is hoping to have the new government formed before the UN makes a decision on the Kosovo status plan , which topped the agenda of Tadic 's meeting with EU security chief Javier Solana .
We have been trying to keep a trend of visits , in the last two to three years ... [ but they have been less frequent recently ] due to the financial crisis in Greece .
Chilly temperatures may have played a part too .
He arrived in Belgrade on Wednesday ( March 23rd ) to meet with President Boris Tadic and other top officials .
In Europe , the first credit registry was introduced in Germany around 1930 .
The Bank of Greece said the total gross inflows of FDI capital , which reflect the performance of a country in attracting investment , increased in 2010 by 4.96 % , although figures for the riot @-@ scarred and turbulent year of 2011 are not available yet .
Those were short films rather than reports and features .
At the same time , only 35 % felt their country has a positive image abroad , while 39.5 % suggested that the world looks upon their country unfavourably .
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is credited with leading the EU 's diplomacy during the Russia @-@ Georgia conflict , orchestrating a European approach to bank bailouts , pushing through climate @-@ change legislation and revising the beleaguered Lisbon Treaty . [ Getty Images ]
Albania continues to have a low level of problematic loans compared to other countries in the region , according to a report by the Bank of Albania .
Serbian President Boris Tadic accepted the credentials of Macedonia 's new Ambassador Ljubisa Georgievski on Friday ( June 12th ) .
Using helicopters , members of the elite unit demonstrated parts of their drill .
The NRA in Rousse recently announced that the city 's richest person is a Romanian consultant who earned 3.12m leva ( around 1.6m euros ) last year .
Albania , Croatia 's NATO accession ratified by Slovenia
Massive police presence prevents another December uprising
Many analysts say the country could lose more EU funding this year , as the measures it has promised to implement have shown no meaningful results .
As for nuclear electricity , which currently makes up 14 % of EU energy consumption and 30 % of EU electricity , the EC left it to member nations to decide .
" The reason there is still a market for Greek debt is because some people think it 's going to go bust . "
" Illiquid stock markets boost fears among investors , " he said .
The Ahtisaari plan remains the closest thing so far to a solution that would balance Kosovo independence - a non @-@ negotiable issue for the Albanians - with the Serb demand for autonomy and power @-@ sharing .
Other athletes who might reach the podium are Iordanis Paschalidis and Konstantinos Trigonis in tornado @-@ class sailing , Vasilis Polymeros and Dimitris Mougios in lightweight double sculls , Alexandros Nikolaidis in men 's under @-@ 80kg taekwondo , Elisavet Mystakidou in women 's under @-@ 67kg taekwondo , Vlasios Maras in gymnastics , Aris Grigoriadis in the 100m backstroke and 50m and 100m freestyle and Spyros Gianniotis in 400m freestyle swimming .
Also in the news : the 14th Vukovar Puppet Festival opens , and the Banja Luka cultural centre hosts an international exhibition of miniatures .
By Ahmet Gormez for Southeast European Times in Ankara - 18 / 12 / 07
Widespread graft among elected officials is more indicative of a deficient democratic process rather than ineffective law enforcement , critics say .
In the amended version , a sentence declaring that unilateral secession cannot be an acceptable solution for territorial issues has been removed .
She noted that children receiving cancer treatment need parental love and a family environment to offset the shock and fear of often invasive treatments .
" It precisely helps Pristina and other municipalities come closer to the truth about which property is public and which private , so that individuals may address contested property , " Tahiri said .
Mediu claims Albania comes close to the European standards and has had some achievements in the environmental protection area .
Citing a statement by the Serbian foreign ministry , media reports noted that the draft resolution was filed with the UN following consultations with all permanent members of the Security Council and a number of other international factors .
The Islamist @-@ rooted ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) pushed for the law only weeks after the press published alleged plans by some low @-@ ranking military officials to discredit the government .
Discovered by the director just a few weeks before shooting started , the boy has gone from a promising actor to one with newfound attention in film capitals around the world .
The Serbian singer 's victory over competitors from 23 other nations brought crowds into the streets of Belgrade late Saturday .
The main Christmas Mass occurs in the Sarajevo Cathedral , a beautiful old building in Romano @-@ Gothic style dating back to 1889 .
Apart from the Kosovo issue , the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and economic co @-@ operation .
Iasi , Romania , hosted the 17th edition of the International Librex Book Fair from May 6th to Sunday ( May 10th ) , Realitatea TV reported .
Business : EBRD funds to boost Montenegrin resort
" Kosovo does not have not a positive image mainly because ( the media portrays ) the Serbs living in ghettoes ... and NATO helping Albanians displace the Serbs from Kosovo , " Chukov said .
" I do think this will be enough , " he said .
Thousands gathered last week in Belgrade for the 4th annual Days of Sarajevo festival .
Zdravko Beslic , a 40 @-@ year @-@ old journalist from Posusje , also believes three entities would be a better solution for Croats in BiH .
An ad hoc committee representing all the parliamentary parties shortened the list to four and submitted those names for voting .
" It is a fraud ; I would call it a moral one .
" It 's now time to work for an environment of reconciliation and forgiveness , " he said .
The decision to revise the current rules came in the wake of the recent row between Paris and Rome following the increase in the influx of Tunisian migrants in Italy .
More and more foster children are receiving care in private homes , while the number in state institutions is falling .
MEPs expressed " extreme concern by the widespread corruption , which remains one of the biggest problems in Kosovo , together with organised crime . "
Serbia 's low score is reportedly due to the way it is handling passports for Albanians in Kosovo and Serbs from Republika Srpska .
Some of the best motion pictures have helped restore public confidence in the industry .
" Some of the reforms , so far , have simplified the process for business registration , the removal of registration for beginners in business , " Istrefi said .
The World Tourism Organisation has highlighted Albania in its new strategy for the development of the southern regions .
Some of them work to help their families , " Albanian Committee of Nationwide Reconciliation Chairman Gjin Marku told SETimes .
" Trust and friendship are the marks of the relationship between Turkey and the EU , " she said , noting that both share the goals of peace and prosperity .
Bulgaria 's Jordan Jovtchev finished second in the rings category -- sharing second place with Andrea Coppolino of Italy -- while Oleksander Vorobyov of Ukraine won the gold medal .
BiH signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU last year , making its first major step towards eventual membership in the 27 @-@ nation bloc , but constitutional reform is a key precondition for further progress .
Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Dejiang said that strengthening relations with Albania is in the interest of Beijing , adding that the two countries will focus on economic and trade co @-@ operation .
Greece , whose economy is facing its first contraction in 16 years , also felt the pangs of the crisis .
The Bucharest Food Festival entered the Guinness Book of World Records on Saturday ( October 3rd ) with the longest line of pizzas .
" We will finish our first version of PARP before the end of April , " said Crnadak .
" I think that when it comes to capacity , Serbia is among the countries with the fewest firefighters per capita and I doubt the situation will change soon .
Greece , Luxembourg express optimism about economic strategy
The nationalist Greater Romania Party , meanwhile , failed to make it into parliament , falling short of the 5 % threshold .
The sculptures , created by artists from around the world , will be exhibited until the end of March , when the sculptures will auctioned for charity .
Despite Ban 's personal touch and the promise of progress -- each side says they are closer now than when they began , though there is nothing to show for it -- the UN leader 's visit prompted a wave of protests by Cypriots .
A Bulgarian finalist , 26 @-@ year @-@ old Victoria Dimitrova , who lost her vision to domestic violence , became the first blind participant in the show .
They [ may ] consider Kosovo part of Serbia , but the administrative boundaries that have been previously so and now are largely correct on both sides , " Rexhepi told SETimes .
" As consociation theory says , a large scale of decentralisation , community rights , constitutional design and the electoral system will guarantee that minorities , in particular Kosovo Serbs , will have power within the political structure of Kosovo . "
Macedonia tackles prison issues
Vetvendosje says it is wrong for Kosovo to have to negotiate with Serbia about itself .
He confirmed that Pristina and NATO are co @-@ ordinating the transition .
Preparations for Christmas in Macedonia start on January 5th as people gather around the so @-@ called Kolede bonfires drink warm rakija or wine and sing songs .
Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha met with his Montenegrin counterpart , Milan Rocen , on Thursday ( November 22nd ) in Tirana .
Both Simic and Topic say that Belgrade 's refusal to recognise Koovo as an independent state may still be a problem , as 22 of the 27 EU members have recognised Kosovo .
The National Bank officials hope it will reach single digits by the end of the year , or even drop in half from the current percentage .
None of us could have imagined the hunger that followed , " Munira Kurbasic , a housewife from Vitez , told SETimes .
There are many of those who are dissatisfied , but even those who have already returned are having a hard time getting steady jobs , " said Zitomislic Monastery prior Danilo Pavlovic .
Out of 132 criteria set by NATO , we have fulfilled all except five , on which we need to work , but which are not linked to the issue of operational capacity .
Greek President Karolos Papoulias expressed hope Tuesday for a solution soon to the name dispute between his country and Macedonia .
Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and visiting Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic agreed on Thursday ( October 29th ) that Serbia is a key country for stability and prosperity in the Balkans .
A pilot project for the creation of a business @-@ incubator was launched on Wednesday ( February 27th ) in Tetovo , Macedonia .
He received the first place and a prize 10,000 euros for his project aimed to develop and sell video games on the world market .
I also don 't quite know what marketing is , but I 'm completely sure it is a hell of an important thing .
While passions seemed to subside during Christmas , they flared up on January 5th , when unknown gunmen shot three riot policemen in Exarchia , seriously injuring officer Diamantis Matzounis .
They do not plan capital investment , which will be able to push investment and economic development of the country , " he said .
The rest received four " priming " doses of ALVAC and two " boost " doses of AIDSVAX over six months .
In March , Macedonia repaid $ 103m to the Paris Club of Creditors .
The United States was one of the first states -- following the European Community by a day -- to recognise the independence and territorial integrity of BiH .
The appearance of fish such as blunthead puffer that prefer warmer seas confirms the impact of global warming , " he said .
Romanian gymnast Steliana Nistor competed in the women 's individual all @-@ around , placing fifth after competitors from the United States , China and Russia .
Mediafax sources say the leaders of the three parties decided not to sign an agreement to form a coalition to support the new cabinet , which means that it will be considered a temporary solution , most probably leading to an early general election , once the November 22nd presidential vote is over .
" Prime Minister Dodik should consider carefully whether he wishes to challenge the international community by statements that question the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton Peace Agreement , " Lajcak warned .
The IPA has also improved Macedonian @-@ Greek co @-@ operation .
Steel and textiles are the worst @-@ affected sectors in Macedonia .
According to BSA , an association fighting computer piracy , Serbia has the highest piracy rate in Central and Eastern Europe .
She announced that by amendments to the law , human trafficking had been defined as one of the most severe criminal acts for which sentences cannot be commuted .
Further efforts are needed over the next three years if EU @-@ member nations are to achieve all five education benchmarks that they agreed on in 2002 , according to a progress report the European Commission ( EC ) issued in October .
" If that move can be confirmed , I think it is certainly an important step ... and in that context I certainly welcome it , " EC President Jose Manuel Barroso told a news conference in Brussels .
A flat tax is a system under which taxpayers pay a single tax rate at the same percentage of their total income or profit .
Some 30 Serbian scientists are already working at the world 's largest particle physics laboratory located close to Geneva , Switzerland .
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The group read out a declaration at the rally that called for decisive steps against violence and swift prosecution of hooligans who threaten or physically attack members of minority groups .
Most of Berat was built in the 13th century , though its origins date back to the third century BC .
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The border issue has burdened the countries ' bilateral relations since their independence .
In an angry response , Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis warned on Tuesday that Macedonia would risk reaping " a whirlwind " with its " extreme nationalism . "
Recent polls have shown the ND in a virtual tie with PASOK , with its lead shrinking to a statistically insignificant 2 percentage points .
Young people are the focus as one of Croatia 's signature cultural offerings celebrates its jubilee .
They finished with 161.24 points , followed by Canada 's Marie @-@ France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon in second place and Russia 's Oksana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin in third .
" We will abstain from voting [ until ] the Romanian government ... comes up with a bill that respects both the demands of the European Commission and the decisions of the Constitutional Court , " Ponta said .
Last year , the anti @-@ corruption office USKOK issued indictments against 11 people , including HDZ as a legal entity , for illegally siphoning more than 6m euros into a party fund .
Aleksic 's father attended the ceremony in Novi Sad , and in a speech , said he hopes young people " see Srdjan as a symbol of kindness . "
" The one who digs someone else 's grave will find himself in it , " he remarked .
People could keep them for life and transmit rights to their heirs , but could not sell .
After months of negotiations , the two countries signed a new deal in December 2006 , envisioning a gradual increase of gas prices at the rate of inflation .
" Since we want the resolution to be passed , we want to secure as many votes as possible during the consultations , and see further negotiations on Kosovo 's status as a result , " he said .
Redzepova : Yes , I still perform with the same passion .
That 's why UAW has established a Women 's Club , where victims of domestic violence can come , familiarise themselves with the organisation and grow more open to talking about their problems .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- Police detained and questioned the wife of former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic on Tuesday ( June 8th ) for possession of suspected illegal weapons .
According to local media , the arrested included Svetlana Stojanovic , Dobrivoje Trajkovic , Slobodan and Srecko Martinovic , and Srdan Filic , all from Novo Brdo .
Bulgaria lost 2.3 of its economic freedom score in 2009 due to " losses in investment freedom and freedom from corruption , and growth in government spending , " the report noted .
A team of Albanian and French archaeologists believe it might be the most important archaeological find of the excavation .
The customs checkpoints in Leposavic and Zubin Potok suffered outright destruction or heavy damage by Serb mobs only a few days after Pristina proclaimed independence in February .
Approximately 11,000 terrorist attacks occurred in 2009 . [ Getty Images ]
In January , Washington said it aimed at " depoliticising " energy strategy and even suggested that Russia could have a role in Nabucco .
Iraq is interested in hiring Serbian companies to rebuild military airports , build a military hospital and deliver aircraft and ammunition , Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac , who was on a visit to Iraq , said on Friday ( August 6th ) .
ICO spokesperson Andy McGuffie told SETimes that the wide electoral participation by Serbs in the south resulted " in no small part from the positive message sent out by Kosovo institutions ... supported by international organisations . "
Pain of the loss of the loved ones is equally great among families in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Croatia , as those in Macedonia or Kosovo .
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor voiced his country 's support for Macedonia 's EU and NATO integration , saying it would be in interest of the two organisations and the region .
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin met with Harald Kreid , the general director of the Central European Initiative ( CEI ) on Thursday ( November 2nd ) .
Miroslav Kostadinov , better known by his artistic name Miro , will represent Bulgaria at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo with his " Angel Si Ti " ( You are an angel ) .
While football hooligans often direct abuse at an opposing team , they normally don 't target their own side .
If the standards are over expensive for someone , maybe he should consider not entering the business at all . "
On November 10th , the EU foreign ministers gave a clear signal that the EU is ready to enhance its engagement in BiH and eventually take on full responsibility .
Turkey has implemented many different incentives and provided support for women 's employment , she said , adding that these can help support the foundations for a powerful family .
He stressed that the EU is the most successful peace model and it should contribute to peace and stability in the Balkans .
" If somebody asks for more time , I ask them : Will it make any difference to your views ? " he said .
In the war @-@ torn 1990s , he turned the church from a marginalised institution into the one most trusted by Serbian citizens .
The second @-@ ranked bidder in the tender was the Dutch firm , Elcor Holding .
Two Albanian parties from southern Serbia have submitted a joint candidate list for Sunday 's parliamentary vote .
In an article published in the Swedish daily Dagens Nuhetter on Saturday ( September 5th ) , Davutoglu said his country has implemented reforms that would have been unthinkable several years ago .
On Tuesday , he will address the French Institute of International Relations .
The 365 residents of Akbiyik refused to pay their bills for the pump due to economic reasons and spite for the local government .
The fourth edition of the International Science Film Festival opened in Athens on May 4th .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic was in Pretoria last week to meet with South African counterpart Nkosazana Dlamini @-@ Zuma and President Thabo Mbeki .
Anonymous is also being investigated by the FBI , which blames the group for hacking the website of a US security firm in March , as well as for stealing nearly 72,000 emails from that company and then posting them online .
" This will also affect the investigation into the network of aides who helped the fugitives , " Vekaric added .
An estimated 1 million Greeks are now unemployed and finding it impossible to get a job -- any job .
Opinion polls ahead of the crucial vote have shown the ultra @-@ nationalist Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) with a slight lead over a pro @-@ European coalition led by Tadic .
However , the violence isn 't contained to the soccer field , as journalists reporting on the crimes are also at risk .
But not all residents feel they will benefit from the trend .
Authorities said they also plan to build new prisons in Kragujevac , Pancevo and Medvedja .
To Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Ramadan is a special month when the holy Qur 'an was revealed and God decreed that Islamic followers should be particularly devout by fasting from dawn to dusk .
Its speedy involvement comes as Turkey 's leaders are trying to shoulder their NATO responsibilities whilst not losing and hearts and minds of the Arab street .
Solar energy is already in use in the Pristina Health Centre and at a Pristina student campus .
SDA leader Sulejman Tihic . [ AFP ]
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This is a no to EULEX , not to the EU , " they said in a joint statement .
Contending that higher education is not a privilege but a universal right , they also aim to derail a new government policy of offering free tuition only to those students who pass exams on time .
Given the nature of the problem , many residents feel helpless .
Before debate begins in the Security Council , political directors from the six nations in the Contact Group for Kosovo -- Britain , France , Germany , Italy , Russia and the United States -- met in London on Wednesday .
Echoing Serbian reformist President Boris Tadic 's remarks in Mostar on Tuesday , Josipovic said countries in the region should put the past behind and focus on their shared goal of Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
How far they will go we will see at the Bucharest NATO Summit .
" If we do not manage , it is more likely we will be forgotten rather than be saved by armies of philhellenes .
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Theodore Kassimis kicked off a several @-@ day visit to Jordan on Sunday ( March 18th ) .
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That policy should provide for " deep financial integration via a common regulation and supervision of financial entities , as well as joint resolution mechanisms , " Daianu explained , noting also the need for " a common treasury , " which would involve joint Eurobonds .
Ergys at Shekulli directs the ire squarely at Albanian officials .
The church strongly denied those claims , and has taken steps to show the public that it is addressing the issue of clergymen who collaborated with the Communists .
de Marnhac : We continue to work with the police , customs and the judicial institutions in Kosovo .
According to shepherds on the mountain , wild wolves , foxes , bears and boars also prowl the terrain .
Macedonian Parliament Speaker Ljubisa Georgievski arrived in Sofia on Thursday ( October 4th ) and was presented with the Stara Planina medal by President Georgi Parvanov .
Macedonia might get EU accession talks date by July
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That is why in Cobblestone , the Macedonian judicial organs must be prepared and act with utmost professionalism to avoid repeating earlier mistakes , " Dzikov said .
Announcing the operation Thursday , Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said the ship would be given as much of a military escort " as needed . "
Benchmarks aside , one of the challenges Croatia must face is convincing its own people of the benefits of membership .
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Some 4 billion euros have been allocated for financial restitution of property , according to the draft law .
An Eurobarometer opinion poll conducted in February and March showed that , on average , only 34 % of the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's 375 million eligible voters intended to take part in the largest trans @-@ national elections ever .
The Balkan Peninsula has the most complicated tectonics in Europe .
Ljajic : I do not expect the Liberal Democrats to enter the government because none of the coalition partners have shown any intention of stepping out of the government for the time being .
Despite the concerted intervention by 3,000 personnel of state agencies --emergency situation units , gendarmes , police officers , supported by military troops -- the government blamed the national weather authority for issuing the wrong alert codes in accordance with rainfall levels .
A third border crossing would even be good for our businesses , " Nakiboglu told SETimes , adding that he expected Turkey 's exports to Iraq to increase substantially as the reconstruction of Iraq continues .
But the implementation of these standards , which are higher than in some European countries , is too big of an expense for many Macedonian companies , Organization of Employers President Dimitar Stojanovski told SETimes .
In her quarterly report to the UN , Catherine Ashton sharply criticises lack of progress .
There was a drop in credit channeled to small businesses in 2009 .
Transnistria elects new leader for an old problem
Serbia has been appealing to the international community for a postponement of the vote due to the ongoing status process .
Just three days after Velchev asked parliament to lift Stanishev 's immunity from prosecution , the legislature received a similar request for former Labour Minister Emilia Maslarova on November 6th .
Projects to rehabilitate 1,060km of roads are planned for the next few years .
Kosovo athletes could have been contenders in judo , boxing and wrestling .
Mustafa : We will have a government that is totally unstable , which will have a short mandate , because we are doing it through early elections .
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The coalition around Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) is expected to end up third .
As a result , they have also been charged with slander .
With relevant steps by Washington and Brussels , that is possible , " he added .
In a bid to boost competition and ensure a reduction of energy prices in the bloc , the EC is also expected to propose that European gas and electricity giants separate their delivery businesses from generation and supply operations -- a process often referred to as " ownership unbundling . "
Greece says the name " Macedonia " suggests a claim to the Greek province of the same name .
Nami also noted the need for negotiators to be more pragmatic in their work in order to achieve results .
The entire system would be administered by a single social security organisation , in co @-@ operation with sub @-@ branches that are responsible for the distribution of benefits .
But he also urged the 27 @-@ nation bloc to back down on its support for UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's status plan for Kosovo , which would grant the province supervised independence .
Turkey 's first cloned sheep -- the second of its kind in the world -- was born on Tuesday ( November 21st ) in the veterinary clinic of Istanbul University .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday ( November 2nd ) that her country may insist Bulgaria and Romania take additional steps in the areas of justice and home affairs , if they fail to adequately address problems highlighted in the European Commission 's ( EC ) latest report on the two countries .
Gruevski also accepted the resignations of Education Minister Pero Stojanovski and Minister of Agriculture Aleksandar Spasenovski .
The European Commission ( EC ) Liaison Office to Kosovo was one of the main sponsors of the event .
That same day in 1835 , the first Serbian Constitution -- the Constitution of Sretenje -- was proclaimed in Kragujevac .
" The last two years have seen many positive signs of response to organised crime in Bulgaria , " he said at a joint news conference with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov in Sofia .
For Croatian farmers , it can be expensive and unprofitable to grow the crops needed for food products . [ Getty Images ]
Now , 30 @-@ year terms are available .
The anti @-@ DPS opposition only managed to pull off victories in Pljevlja and Pluzine .
" All Allies have agreed to three principles , which will act as a guide for any future considerations or actions regarding Libya : demonstrable need , a clear legal mandate and solid support from the region , " NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said .
The Serbian company MPC Properties spent 150m euros to execute the 130,000 @-@ square @-@ metre project .
Lawmakers passed a bill that regulates in vitro fertilisation , spurring both public and political resistance .
The process is handled by embassies , consulates or diplomatic missions .
Gruevski also announced that the country would soon repay its debt to the IMF .
This is a violation of national and international legal acts on children 's rights , and more than that , puts the children in risk when no one knows what will happen , " says Kllokoti .
Hilal Atici from the Turkish Greenpeace warned in a written statement to the Turkish government on Tuesday ( February 19th ) that a planned nuclear power plant would be gambling with the country 's future .
The remainder would be covered by loans from the World Bank and other international institutions .
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" This has set back Bosnia and Herzegovina 's chances of concluding a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , " the commissioner said in a statement .
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" Stanishev will be probed for losing documents and materials containing information which was state secret , " as well as for having " due to carelessness , become the reason for the disclosure of information constituting state secret , " Velchev 's office said in a statement .
Such words sound bold on paper , but putting them into practice is a thornier task , analysts caution .
Police questioned him Friday after a photo montage showing the prime minister in a Nazi uniform appeared on the group 's home page .
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In response Thursday , Holbrooke described that as an " outrageous fabrication . "
" They spread hate and mistrust towards those who think otherwise , all supposedly in the name of Islam , discrediting the faith and its teachings in eyes of a greatest number of people , " the message continued in part .
Earlier this week , Trifunovic told Radio Slobodna Evropa that he had received orders to that effect just an hour before the operation .
The campaign has been a reflection of the economic times : frugal - a sign of the recession that has hit Croatia hard .
However , today , only 2,500 Greek Orthodox Turkish citizens remain .
In southeast Europe , the Danube River connects history and commerce .
" Full NATO membership has been Croatia 's strategic goal since our country declared independence , and today 's ceremony is one of the greatest achievements in Croatia 's modern history , " he said .
" The United States , of course , supports Kosovo as an independent state , and we believe that the dialogue will not revisit the issue of Kosovo 's status , " Serbian media quoted the US Embassy in Belgrade as saying this week .
In December , Josipovic was in in Banja Luka , accepting the " Man of the Year , " awarded by the city 's daily newspaper Nezavisne Novine .
" We welcome Iceland 's readiness to sign the NATO protocol for Albania 's membership , as well as its contribution for stability in the region , " Berisha said after the meeting .
Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Karel Schwarzenberg urged Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) on Friday ( November 9th ) not to give up its bid to join the EU .
The World Bank and the IMF predict a slowdown of economic growth in Albania as a result of the global financial crisis .
The work of Spanish artist Salvador Dali is on display for the first time in Serbia .
Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou ruled out any such development as well .
She said EU member states with large Turkish immigrant populations -- Germany , France , Austria , and The Netherlands -- are likely to remain opposed to a visa deal .
The new , downsized Montenegrin Army will likely be based on land troops , while the police are in charge of maintaining the borders .
" However , the IMF , World Bank and European Commission have clearly sent a message that there are no new credit commitments until a state government meets the conditions for further EU integration , " Cavic told SETimes .
A new page was turned in relations between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) last week as leaders agreed to mend strained ties .
Government agencies can access the statistics in investigating a crime .
Serbia gets green light for EU candidacy
He noted that Latvia was the first EU country to ratify Albania 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
Peace Implementation Council Steering Board meets in Sarajevo
Tanja Fajon , the European Parliament 's rapporteur for Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina 's visa liberalisation process , says the two countries have fulfilled the criteria .
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Charity groups , he says , " must frequently demonstrate the results of their work and the success of their actions .
Members claimed the move was aimed at preventing a potential Serb incursion , particularly by the Guard of Czar Lazar paramilitary formation .
The group hopes to follow in the footsteps of Sertab Erener , who won the contest in 2003 with her song " Everyway That I Can . "
Many are ignoring the law banning smoking in public . [ File ]
Turkey satisfied with NATO 's agreement on defence shield
Jeremic has said that Serbia can not accept a unilateral declaration of independence by part of its territory , because " if we discount the Albanian separatists , a unilateral declaration of independence on February 17th 2008 will not be the last we have to face . "
" The state is afraid of protests because there are many disgruntled peasants and workers , " Orbovic said .
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The opposition is also dissatisfied with Turkey 's Libya positions .
Kadijevic faces three separate indictments in Croatia .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana ( right ) , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( left ) , German Foreign Minister Frank @-@ Walter Steinmeier ( 2nd from left ) and Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica hold a news conference Wednesday ( February 7th ) in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
Silajdzic noted the importance of the role of the presidency in building a fair society , with special emphasis on the young and those who are often overlooked .
On behalf of the organiser , Sulejman Sandzak addressed those present , saying that the Bereket organisation 's goal was to bring together not only followers of Islam but also members of other religions in a bid to strengthen neighbourly relations .
US officials have indicated that Washington could change its approach to the development of a missile defence system in Europe in the event Iran gives up its uranium enrichment plans .
" More than 80 % of people are interested in politics now . "
The renowned Macedonian actress Mara Isaja passed away at the age of 79 in Skopje on October 23rd .
The SNSD 's Vasic posts daily on his blog , discussing political events and sharply criticising political opponents across BiH .
" I am happy to announce we have reached a technical deal on the content and text of the agreement , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn told reporters in Brussels .
They added SNSD is annoyed because it can 't prevent them from setting it up .
The crisis is expected to affect Albania 's exports , foreign investment in the country and remittances from the diaspora , estimated at up to 800m euros annually .
" Snow makes Brezovica a great place to visit , but the restaurants and services standard is low , and the ski lift never works , so skiing here is difficult , " says Taulan Nexhipi , 22 , from Pristina .
US business school Franklin University announced on Thursday ( January 15th ) that it is launching a master 's of business and administration programme at the University St. Kliment Ohridski @-@ Bitola in Bitola , Macedonia .
Pollsters believe between 4.3 million and 4.7 million of all 6,723,762 registered voters will cast ballots on May 11th .
Dubbed Noble Midas 2007 , it was held from October 1st through the 12th , and was designed to prepare a new rotation of the NATO Response Force ( NRF ) .
But , Husic also voiced the concern there is a need " to learn to take care of BiH 's natural beauty and not turn it into wild waste dumps . "
Access to European labour markets would certainly help , but this seems unlikely in the near future .
Telekom Slovenija seeks to expand its presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and is ready to bid in the tender of BH Telecom -- BiH 's main telecom operator -- Telekom Slovenija CEO Bojan Dremelj said on Wednesday ( September 24th ) .
A consistent enforcement of this measure started at the beginning of 2008 , " said the former Romanian justice minister .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele wrapped up his Balkan tour by attending the regional summit in Brdo , Slovenia on Saturday ( March 20th ) .
The message sent to the voters is clear and simple : a person who makes political promises to a nation must be a democratic , skillful leader who fears no one and focuses on a single goal , the prosperity of the country .
" I see an unbroken thread between the violence that happened in the 1990s , the brutal crimes across the former Yugoslavia , support of the strikes by the special operations units , political language which incited hatred towards so @-@ called traitors and the constant search for enemies in society , " Belgrade @-@ based Beta news agency quoted Tadic as saying .
Michael Gunter , a political science professor at Tennessee Technological University and the International University in Vienna , has written nine books about the Kurdish people .
The country 's main parties have been unable to forge a compromise since last fall .
Before the US Steel purchase , Sartid had worked far below its full production of 2.2 million tonnes .
Gjakova , a municipality in western Kosovo , is one of the oldest towns known for its beautiful Ottoman @-@ style Carshia , a stone built market with small wooden shops .
In the wake of Saturday 's huge anti @-@ nuclear rally in Stuttgart , where protestors formed a 45km human chain , the German commissioner would not rule out the possible closure of some of the older reactors in his country .
A lack of jobs , however , is only one of many economic problems the AKP will face in its third term in power .
Our department gives out the certificates .
Representatives of Kosovo Serbs will present a 600,000 @-@ euro project to modernise the Serb @-@ dominated town of Gracanica .
Several questions on the survey aimed to gather reader viewpoints about the site .
The Internet Fraud Complaint Centre receives hundreds of notifications daily , most of them concerning cyber attacks coming from Romania .
The idea is simple : transform Tivat from a transit point to a final destination and make it decidedly different from what is available elsewhere on the coast .
We will not close our doors regarding the constitution just because we haven 't reached 330 seats . "
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu ( left , with BiH presidency member Haris Silajdzic ) visited Sarajevo in October . [ Getty Images ]
" I 'm hopeful that this first important step will lay the foundation for a broader approach that will focus on helping the world economy resume growth , overcome joblessness , and support innovations so we can get the world economy back on track , " he said .
The other countries in the region are pursuing varied strategies to keep the lights on .
Noting that 2010 will be a big year in Serbia 's war against organised crime , Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said police busted seven organised crime groups last year .
Equally important is the court 's assessment that during the process of overcoming differences about the name " Macedonia participated with good will and has shown a degree of openness , while Greece unjustifiably blocked our country 's integration in NATO . "
Many of the foreign tourists are diplomats and ambassadors who want to boost their knowledge about the country .
The Albanian government sealed a 418m @-@ euro agreement with a joint venture of Bechtel International and the Turkish firm Enka on the construction of a section from the Durres @-@ Morina motorway to Kosovo .
Soon after , Ogun Samast , a 17 @-@ year @-@ old nationalist , confessed to killing the journalist because he " insulted Turkish blood . "
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However , a sizeable bloc ( 31.8 % ) said both are important .
" [ But seeking ] alternative ports means additional expenses .
In the first of two articles concerning expectations about Kosovo 's future , SETimes correspondent Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi discusses status and other issues with members of the ethnic Albanian majority .
" Powerful organised crime syndicates that are changing their methods , becoming harder for police authorities to fight . "
" We want to discuss issues beyond independence , " said Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku . [ Getty Images ]
Gerritsen said on Monday that in addition to the aid of about $ 20m that the Dutch government is giving BiH annually , it should also compensate the victims personally .
" The children who [ are attending ] this festival are ready to become citizens of the EU , " said Schwarz @-@ Schilling .
A regional Roma festival titled " Art Against Prejudice " was held at the International Culture Centre in Tirana .
" I knew I was going to win when I reached the 38th kilometer with no problems . "
The prime ministers of the two countries , Macedonia 's Nikola Gruevski and Albania 's Sali Berisha , who also attended the agreement signing ceremony in Tirana , said it was a major step in the region 's European and Euro @-@ Atlantic future .
But she added that Europe is not involved in the issue and would issue no judgment about it .
Speaking at Wednesday 's joint press conference with Djelic , Rehn said that Serbia 's EU accession path and Kosovo 's status are two separate issues .
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It upheld the 30 @-@ year prison terms handed to two other members of the same gang , Milos Simovic and Milan Jurisic , and to former Security Information Agency officer Branislav Bezarevic , as well as the eight @-@ year sentence for former Red Berets member Sasa Pejakovic .
Currently , the biggest shareholder in INA is Hungary 's MOL with a stake of 47.46 % and an option for another 1.6 % .
There was only one other competitor , Italy 's Air One .
It is a great evil .
Ohrid hosted the Southeast European Defence Ministerial meeting last week . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
" One is the global market crisis , and second is that we do not have many companies that we can offer for sale , particularly attractive ones . "
" Having in mind the importance and the format of the EVN investment in Macedonia , I would kindly ask to consider the situation very seriously , " Foreign Minister Josef Proll sent a letter to Stavrevski .
Tirana mayoral candidate Lulzim Basha won the race by 81 votes , the CEC ruled last week . [ Reuters ]
Many will likely be there on Sunday when Spain takes on The Netherlands in the final , and on Saturday when Germany and Uruguay vie for third place .
The portal contains e @-@ Administration , e @-@ Governance , e @-@ Health , e @-@ Education and e @-@ Culture subsystems .
At times , it seems as though Croatia 's population doubles during July and August .
Artists , dancers and musicians from 52 countries will participate in the 2008 Sarajevska Zima Festival that opened on Friday ( February 8th ) in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The court has been using this instrument for dealing with large groups of identical cases stemming from the same underlying problem .
Ghinea recommends a serious dialogue on this topic between The Hague and Bucharest .
Construction activity faltered and many companies began to lay off workers .
An agency Santa delights a child in Belgrade . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
" It is obvious judges and prosecutors in Kosovo are not properly protected .
Nerma Jelacic , spokesperson for the ICTY 's Registry and Chambers , talks to SETimes about the tribunal 's activities aimed to assist legal practitioners in the Balkans to prosecute war crimes cases .
The fair will bring together Turkish entrepreneurs operating in different European countries .
Denying allegations of a political motivation , Croatian police chief Vladimir Faber insisted that the probe had nothing to do with Klecak 's political affiliation .
Amid prolonged criticism for failing to attract and absorb EU funds , the Romanian government decided to create a new ministry that will solely oversee Union money .
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The chain has been eyeing the market for over a decade but was reportedly thwarted by red tape and other problems .
Opponents dispute the definition by which certain structures -- most notably the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church and St. Cyril and Methodius seminary -- are deemed cultural monuments .
A clear commitment not to collect customs fees for goods being used in the north could , however , be acceptable to the Serbs , thereby allowing a diffusion of the current situation . "
With more than a month of frigid temperatures and massive snowfall , the Balkan region faced one of the worst winters in decades .
" The main intention of this exhibition has been to show that co @-@ operation between certain parts of the societies of Kosovo and Serbia is possible .
The two ministers agreed on the need to co @-@ operate and share information in fighting terrorism , organised crime and other criminal activities .
Pressed on the issue , she said six to seven younger families have already returned to the island , either from Istanbul or Greece .
" The matter is the political significance of those projects .
Construction on the reactor started in 2008 . [ Reuters ]
Some experts said the absence of support by ethnic Albanians will be a serious handicap for Ivanov .
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However , according to the Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies ' data , the early marriage rate in Turkey -- defined as marriage at 17 years of age and younger in the 15 @-@ 49 @-@ year @-@ old age group -- is 28 % on average .
" Romania is already the only country within the EU having more pensioners than employees -- in 2050 Romania would have 145 pensioners for every 100 employees , " Basescu said .
Prior to passing the laws that had languished for months , Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski met with leaders of three other parties -- Radmila Sekerinska of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia ( SDSM ) , Menduh Taci of the Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) and Ali Ahmeti of the Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) .
Thaci also said that problems remained after independence , such as unemployment and the need for foreign investment .
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Though the holidays are a time of good cheer , shoppers find little to celebrate when it comes to food prices . [ Linda Karadaku ]
Quoting the head of the Foca penitentiary , the Croatian news website Javno.hr reported on Monday that all nine prison guards accompanying Stankovic to the hospital have been suspended from duty and face criminal charges .
The world is not a fair place , especially international politics , " Swedish Ambassador to Macedonia Lars Freden has said .
The full report will emerge in July , when the European Executive in Brussels decides whether it will continue monitoring Romania 's judicial system .
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Lipsky also called on Romania to keep watching for possible " signs of stress in the banking system " that it could face due to the weak economy .
" Unregulated urban development and infrastructure have become barriers preventing rainwater from reaching the sea via its natural path . "
The party celebrates the multiethnic character of its lists in Banja Luka , Mostar , Sarajevo and Tuzla -- the four largest cities in BiH .
A few days earlier , they sought to tie up traffic by deliberately driving at a slow speed along the city 's main roads .
Kosovo tries to draw diaspora investments
More than 50 cars blocked Gornji grad , an old part of the city with narrow streets and limited traffic , and effectively cut off the area .
Tefik Ismaili was among the first Kosovars experiencing the effects of readmission agreements .
Turkey , host of the 2005 Summer Universiade in Izmir , had never organised any multi @-@ sport winter games before .
Thirty @-@ two made it to the tournament main draw that started on Monday .
The Berlin Wall fell at a very complex time for Kosovo .
" But on the other hand , there is already talk of a settlement with Raznatovic , which is why I think there will be no trial in this case .
Kurdish regional President Massoud Barzani underlined that the first official contact in years helped remove a " psychological barrier . " " This is an important step for creating an atmosphere of confidence , " Turkish President Abdullah Gül said .
" Our country is not one that is rich in water resources , " Turkish Minister of Forests and the Environment Veysel Eroğlu said during the forum .
Belgrade Fashion Week -- whose theme this year was " Winds of Change " -- is one of the strongest shows in the region , taking place in late October .
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Iraqi Kurdish groups , who fear that a Turkish military existence in the region would undermine their region 's autonomy , strongly criticised the offensive and urged the United States to increase pressure on Turkey to withdraw its troops .
Drug trafficking is on the decline .
Its former cadres then founded the AKP , describing it as a " conservative democrat " party and saying it had moved beyond its Islamist roots .
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Minister for Planning , Environment and Mining Oliver Dulic has described the situation as disastrous for the construction and building materials industry .
The event 's organisers were the Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Society and Aegean University .
Two hundred and fifty civilians at the Vukovar hospital are transported to a nearby field and summarily executed .
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The aim is to create a general strategic national document that will very clearly define the goals Serbia wants to achieve in the battle against corruption .
The number of unemployed is growing , as are lines at soup kitchens that offer one warm meal a day .
A former ally of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic , Rakcevic does not want to be a silent bystander .
Its third edition kicked off in March .
Tutu urged the island communities ' " two splendid leaders " to exploit " their moment in history . "
Japan has donated about 2m euros to establish a Thracian art museum in Bulgaria 's Rhodopi Mountain .
So in the last three years , prices have skidded more than 15 % , and it is estimated that they will fall further over the next five years .
It 's very important not to appoint the accused , " he said .
In December , a Kosovo government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci visited Brussels to discuss the initial phase of the end of supervised independence .
Calls for a state of emergency in Kosovo 's north come after a bomb attack kills an ethnic Albanian .
Macedonia 's federal Department for Public Health will now be called the Institute for Public Health and its regional offices centres of public health .
They also provided bank accounts in Spain and Lebanon that were ultimately used to conceal more than $ 400,000 from DEA undercover accounts that the three believed were FARC drug proceeds .
" In a country where we had two direct and two indirect military interventions , now for the first time retired generals are brought into court for preparing coups , " he said .
Bikos added , " People don 't like what 's going on . "
Later , a brawl erupted at the Beauty Care School , where a seventh grader was hit by a younger classmate who was allegedly trying to steal his mobile phone .
Greece and Serbia support the " Agenda 2014 " initiative that aims for EU accession of all Western Balkan countries by 2014 , Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and Serbian counterpart Mirko Cvetkovic announced on Thursday ( April 29th ) in Athens .
MedOil will be conducting its operations in an area ranging from Karaburun Peninsula to the southernmost Albanian town , Saranda .
Road construction workers in Serbia . [ Reuters ]
A quake simulator and interactive technical skits caused simulated earthquakes in Istanbul 's Taksim Square on Tuesday ( May 25th ) as part of an awareness campaign called " Life Goes On , Turkey . " The campaign will travel the country to educate people on how to react in case of natural disasters such as earthquakes , floods and fires .
" The objective of EULEX cannot be legalised in the UN , because that objective is the implementation of Kosovo 's independence , whereas the UN 's goal is to implement the essential autonomy of Kosovo .
But the Albanian opposition in Macedonia , as well as Ahmeti 's DUI , say that is not enough .
" It is not easy to reach a verdict for such a war crime , " Vukcevic told reporters .
For the very young ones , Christmas means gift @-@ receiving .
The trip was intended to demonstrate international commitment to Kosovo , amid last @-@ minute snags that could delay the start of the mission 's work .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's prime minister says his country is determined to meet all the conditions for reaching an agreement on a visa @-@ free regime with the EU .
Talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral co @-@ operation , the Cypriot reunification talks , and EU @-@ Russia relations , among other issues .
Mesic spearheaded many reforms and remains a charismatic leader .
Milk producers promise that fight is not over yet .
A 27m @-@ euro project for the reconstruction of 110km of Sliven 's water supply and sewage network is the biggest among the eight initiatives financed under the EU 's Regional Development and Environment operational programmes that have been put on hold .
There were cases of beatings , killings and unlawful detention of people who refused to do so .
" We are facing the period during which Croatia will achieve its strategic goals , " Sanader told lawmakers .
The Conference expressed its gratitude to the relief organisation Caritas for helping the most disadvantaged , as well as organising a week of solidarity this year between the church and the people of BiH .
What Hajradini can make and sell now benefits the family , but not as it once did .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 08 / 01 / 08
Southeast European Times : You shared the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with your colleagues Robert Furchgott and Louis Ignarro .
Basha : Albania is committed to a friendly good @-@ neighbour policy .
The trade union representing fire @-@ fighters even threatened to block all entrances to the city on Tuesday .
Under the new tariffs , prices of this type of service will be doubled , while prices of calls from fixed line to a mobile phone , as well as for international calls , will be reduced .
Lawmakers vote to end the presence of international supervisory forces in Kosovo , triggering a range of reactions .
Their average lifespan is 48 years , nearly 30 years shorter than the average lifespan of a Serbian woman .
He promised to work to improve the quality of the local league and attract more young people to the sport .
Intelligence reports suggested terrorists were planning " sensational attacks " against various targets , including US and Israeli facilities .
The AKP denies influencing the judiciary on the case but makes no secret of backing the probe .
Anxious Turks find the global crisis sharply reducing demand for their country 's products and their once @-@ lively economy beginning to shrivel .
" The government I will form needs the citizens ' confidence .
Due to weak official support for migrants and asylum seekers , NGOs and activists try to provide help , while the EU demands stricter border control .
" We hope and expect that the owners of Avala TV will find a way to pay the employees their salaries and then the debts as well . "
Petrov explained that a growing number of people believe Macedonia should re @-@ examine its NATO and EU membership bids if Greece continues holding Macedonia 's Euroatlantic integration hostage while the two organisations go along pretending evenhandedness .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 03 / 08 / 09
This can be achieved through improved infrastructure , streamlined and less costly regulatory environment , strengthened support to SMEs and continued investment in education , " she added .
The agreement allows EULEX to move over land routes to the administrative crossings Brnjak in Zubin Potok and Jarinje in Leposavic with the condition that they do not carry Albanian customs officers and police officers .
World 's leading poets gather in Macedonia
Pristina will host a potentially important tourism conference this fall .
To complete talks on the two chapters , Turkey must implement a number of measures to bring its legislation in line with EU standards and norms in those areas , as well as take steps to improve the institutional and administrative capacity of some of its structures .
The barricades must be removed , " Jugovic said .
She added that Greece 's VWP membership will have a positive effect on economic co @-@ operation between the two countries .
Apparently in retaliation , a transmitter and antenna of the Kosovo mobile company IPKO were damaged in an apparent explosives blast during the night Friday .
Jamie Murray of Great Britain and Serbia 's Jelena Jankovic won Wimbledon 's mixed doubles on Sunday ( July 8th ) , defeating Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Australia 's Alicia Molik 6 @-@ 4 , 3 @-@ 6 , 6 @-@ 1 .
The day before the massacre anniversary , BiH High Representative Miroslav Lajcak imposed five legal changes , designed to make war crimes processing easier .
This was the 6th gold medal and generally the 19th medal won by Croatia in European Short Course Championships .
It has little real authority left in Kosovo .
The diversification of energy sources was one of the issues Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov discussed with him on the sidelines of the talks in Warsaw .
Bulgarian Commissioner @-@ designate Kristalina Georgieva answers questions from members of the European parliament at EU headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday ( February 3rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
" As long as Turkey is not implementing the Ankara Protocol , no negotiating chapters can be closed or have been closed , " Merkel said in Nicosia on Tuesday .
Former KLA member Fatmir Limaj faces war crimes charges . [ Reuters ]
The deaths of Turkish soldiers as a result of PKK attacks have led to a rise in Turkish nationalism , deepening the divide between Turks and Kurds . [ Reuters ]
In a letter to Inzko , Lagumdzija said he considers both the Prud process and BiH 's ruling coalition politically dead .
The government even paid tuition at the Skopje @-@ based Ss . Cyril and Methodius University physics department for scientists who can later perfect their knowledge at CERN .
The 27th Istanbul Film Festival began on Friday ( April 4th ) .
Serbia charges that in May 1992 , Ganic ordered troops under his control to open fire on a convoy of the former Yugoslav National Army ( JNA ) troops as they retreated from Sarajevo , towards the Serb stronghold of Lukavica .
" The increasingly frequent and intense droughts over the past few years have caused agriculture serious damage .
Afghanistan is one of the most important areas where its soldiers have served , and their experience in the ISAF mission is considered very valuable .
Under new measures announced by British Home Secretary John Reid on Tuesday ( October 24th ) , a total of up to 20,000 low @-@ skilled Bulgarians and Romanians will be able to work in the country 's food processing and farming sectors as of next year .
Analysts think elections will mainly be a test of support for Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who has confronted the international community several times during the last few months .
The protest will continue until the workers receive all the money they are owned and until the company provides sufficient resources to finish the job , he added .
Also in cultural news : a Serbian student makes the semifinals in a Google photo contest .
Serbian Prime Minister Djindjic 's assassination still raising controversy
The president has said he will resign and force an early election , rather than waiting for a referendum on impeachment .
" A number of laws for which both parties ' consensus is needed in parliament will be approved due to domestic or international pressure .
The move would be accompanied by steps to " significantly increase mobility , air mobility , flexibility and readiness of KFOR contingents as a compensation for the reduction , " said Buhler .
Flight problems prompted the promoter of the marathon -- former Polish runner Marian Woronin , 54 -- to travel to Belgrade by automobile .
In November , the European Commission ( EC ) issued a report containing criticism and suggestions for Kosovo .
The event was organised by the Travnik Museum .
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was in Athens on Friday ( October 23rd ) , becoming the first foreign leader to pay a visit to Greece since the election of new Prime Minister George Papandreou in early October .
The Statistics Institute of Albania registered a 39.3 % increase in exports in July , compared to same period last year .
" NATO stands ready to assist our ally Turkey , if needed . "
The HMS Volage sank in 1946 after running into a mine .
Reports of discrimination are allegedly low because Roma are unaware of their legal rights .
" And the politicians do everything to [ highlight ] the differences between our citizens , create the fear of being different , just to keep hold of the enormous power in their hands . "
They also agreed that participating states should confirm within ten days their contributions of funds in the form of bilateral loans totalling up to 200 billion euros .
I can live on my salary . "
Five Southeast European countries have pledged to boost co @-@ operation under a plan to build a new oil pipeline that would link the Black Sea with Italy and supply oil from the Caspian region to the European market .
He says he was forced to suspend all projects and evacuate all 100 workers from the company 's food and juices production facility on the outskirts of Tripoli .
An estimated 20,000 people took part in this year 's 25th Tour of Athens marathon , on Sunday ( May 11th ) .
" Belgrade would agree to almost anything but independence , whereas Pristina would accept nothing but full independence . "
The Broadcasting Law also specifies that the licensee A1 must pay itself for the license .
" I would like to convey my sincere condolences to the Norwegian government , the Norwegian people and the families and loved ones of all those who suffered in these cruel and cowardly acts , " he said , pointing out that NATO members stand united in the battle against these acts of violence .
That is why we published a brochure on acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2003 , which explains treatment procedures to the parents in a comprehensible manner and also gives them some advice on how to deal with the shock of that diagnosis , " Zvoncica President Irina Ban said .
Not because of the EU monitoring but because of us . "
In January , the government announced plans to cut its armed forces by 3 % by 2013 .
" This is what we are working for and we also hope that Skopje realises what has to be done in order to join us in the EU family , " he said .
He is from BiH , but works as an economic adviser for Dubai 's government .
Belgrade hoping to begin EU entry talks in 2012
Many regional leaders have expressed similar viewpoints at meetings held under the auspices of the EU , NATO , the Stability Pact and the European Council .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 24 / 08 / 09
Work began on the monument in 2006 .
Saying he had done nothing wrong , Artemije called the reasons for his dismissal political .
Meanwhile , private sector workers are planning to stage a 24 @-@ hour general strike a week ahead of the vote to protest the planned austerity measures and are likely to be joined by public sector employees , according to Reuters .
An IMF mission is visiting BiH until May 17th to determine if the country fulfills the conditions for releasing the third tranche of the stand @-@ by arrangement .
Macedonian Telecom will take part this year in the government project " A Computer for Every Child . "
It was not until their child was born that Samir 's father @-@ in @-@ law finally accepted reality and embraced the three as part of the family .
In line with the country 's current two @-@ entity administration system , the police forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina have existed as two separate bodies since the end of the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict .
Rehn : Macedonia unlikely to get green light for membership talks with EU this year
" It must be clear that we have good relations with Slovenia , except for a few open issues , " Mesic said , adding that Zagreb and Ljubljana should sit down at the table and discuss the outstanding issues .
" This approach is essential for the acceleration of Kosovo 's progress towards the EU , " he said on Wednesday .
" We would have expected Mr. Obama to also remember the sufferings of Turks back in those days . "
His criticism of the media was also triggered by a spate of recent reports that ridiculed his daughter , Elena Basescu , the newly appointed secretary @-@ general of the Liberal Democrat party youth organisation , for language lapses she made during speeches .
We can neither confirm that nor rule it out . "
Norway 's representative , Rolf Einar Fife , reminded the court that his own country unilaterally dissolved its union with Sweden in 1905 , and said declarations of independence are not , in themselves , " the object of regulation by public international law . "
The " triple crown " at the weekend raised spirits all over the country .
On Wednesday , Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said the new set of ideas was " not satisfactory as it stands " and that several points were unacceptable , problematic or unclear .
Gazprom 's plant at Orenburg , Russia . [ Marko Biocina ]
Thaci : I expect that Serbia , as a country aspiring to EU membership , will begin to behave according to EU standards .
Political philosopher and editor of the New Serbian Political Thought magazine Bogdana Koljevic told SETimes that Serbia 's incoherent and inconsistent position has had a negative effect .
" We have no knowledge of facilities being used by parallel structures .
The event , open till December , is organised by the Serbian cultural society , Prosveta , and features exhibitions , performances , presentations of novels and short stories .
Many risky assets , " packaged " by investment banks , have been acquired by private equity funds .
" It would be best if they demand that [ Zukorlic ] become a UN secretary @-@ general .
The party claims the project is excessive and will cost 200m euros during the economic crisis .
Text and photos by Ema Kovac for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 16 / 07 / 09
Major drug bust in Greece
At the same time , only 48 % of respondents from both nations told Eurobarometer they would definitely go to the polls in June .
" Serbian citizens have filed the largest burden of reforms in order to make our country more democratic , legally regulated society which respects human and minority rights , " Tadic said .
SETimes correspondants Svetla Dimitrova in Sofia and Paul Ciocoiu from Bucharest contributed to this report .
ICTY and US officials also hailed the capture and called for the remaining suspects to be brought to justice .
" There are elements of xenophobia and chauvinism in some European countries and that is why I don 't accept the claim Macedonia is not doing enough to educate the Roma .
One can certainly imagine that in the new Kosovo minority parties will be able to play critical roles in the formation of both governments and government policy .
A day before that he cancelled a publicity tour of Germany amid fears for his safety .
He is , as is well known , very arbitrary and certainly many decisions were made himself .
The international organisation dissolved in 2007 . [ IHC ]
" Foreign banks in Serbia are registered as independent legal persons according to domestic laws -- a good thing .
Business : Albania 's health system receives 1.2m @-@ euro Swiss loan
We get on fine .
Despite vote , Schengen door still closed
Errico : Through the Individual Partnership Action Plan ( IPAP ) , BiH is already working on many of the areas that would be part of any Membership Action Plan ( MAP ) -- political , security , defence , economic , rule of law , and so on .
The names of 68 Macedonian citizens convicted of sexual assault on children will be published on the internet .
Kosovo authorities imposed a June 30th return @-@ to @-@ work deadline for about 250 Kosovo Serb police .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 28 / 01 / 09
Republika Srpska ( RS ) authorities have come under strong criticism over their decision to pull out of the state power transmission company and establish their own operator instead .
In many ways , the last round of diplomacy on Kosovo has been an exhaustive exercise in demonstrating that there really is no other alternative out there - no magic formula which will somehow dissolve the unbridgeable gap between Belgrade and Pristina .
There is also an ethnic component , since individuals from various communities can say that discrimination -- either ongoing or previous -- affected their ability to benefit from privatisation .
Aktar , Ekmen and Akyol all agree that the trial has no practical value for the solution of the Kurdish issue , though for different reasons .
In this country everything is more expensive every day .
Meanwhile , a UN panel finds that Israel used " excessive force " in raiding an aid flotilla , although its naval blockade is deemed legal .
Lajcak also warned that inflammatory rhetoric could lead to a negative evaluation of the situation in BiH by the Peace Implementation Council .
" G17 Plus supports the constructive critique by the women 's government and the EMS , " the party said in response to the Blic initiative .
The Islamic index comes at a time when the world is realising the growth of the global Muslim population .
RS leaders argue that the move is unconstitutional and contrary to the Dayton Accords , because it allows decisions to be made by outvoting one of the three constituent peoples .
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- NATO will downsize its troop strength in Kosovo from the current 10,000 to 5,000 as of March 1st , Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told a press conference in Brussels on Monday ( January 24th ) .
Vincent Degert , the EC representative in Zagreb , said on Tuesday that up to ten of the 14 policy areas currently under discussion could be closed by the end of this year .
A thrashing of Estonia has inspired multiethnic support for BiH 's football team and coach .
Serbia is the country with the largest total population of concern to the UN body , not only among the former Yugoslav republics , but within the wider region of Southeast Europe , with nearly 313,000 people .
The trial lasted more than five years .
" The meeting of the commanders of the general staffs of Russia and NATO , planned for May 7th , will not take place , " Rogozin explained .
The Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) , the National Liberal Party ( PNL ) and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians ( UDMR ) , all currently in opposition , agreed on Tuesday ( October 13th ) to name Klaus Johannis , mayor of Sibiu and leader of the German Democratic Forum , as prime minister .
In a press release , the US embassy said it was " surprised by recent reports in the media alleging the misuse by the previous government of donor assistance , including assistance provided by the US government through USAID .
A group of archaeologists uncovered fragments of a giant marble statue of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius in the town of Sagalassos , Turkey .
Friday 's deal could pave the way for enhancing bilateral co @-@ operation in other energy fields , as well as for joint Turkish @-@ Japanese initiatives in third countries , Yildiz said at a joint news conference after the signing ceremony .
Former Pro @-@ Kurdish Democratic Society Party leader Ahmet Turk addresses the media in Ankara on December 11th , after the country 's top court banned his party . [ Getty Images ]
Experts argue that , under the circumstances , the privatisation should be stopped , as it undermines the image and price of the company during the process .
Sanjay Acharya , spokesperson for the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ) , which is in charge of dealing with the issue , says after a country becomes a UN member , it then becomes an ITU member .
One of the five Serbs was held in detention for 48 hours , for inciting hatred and division .
The RCC headquarters will be established in Sarajevo , a move that excites BiH authorities .
The bodies of the Suva Reka victims were among more than 800 that Serbian security forces later transported to Serbia and reburied in two mass graves there .
Child brides in Turkey
The owners claim the economic crisis is to blame for the non @-@ payment and are calling on the employees to end the strike and wait for their paychecks .
Visits were most frequent prior to the Serbian team 's matches , she explained .
Speaking at a recent press conference , Energy Ministry State Secretary Nikola Rajakovic pledged investments of between 300m and 500m euros over the next two years .
Hours before Litvinenko fell ill , Evgeny Limarev -- a man said to be close to self @-@ exiled Russian tycoon and Kremlin foe Boris Berezovsky , who lives in Britain -- reportedly told the former Russian agent that he was on a hit list drawn up by a team of other former agents working across Europe .
The second edition of an international sculptors ' congress ran through Monday ( June 9th ) in Antalya , Turkey .
Science and Technology : Nobel laureates weigh in on Bulgarian nurses case
Speaking prior to the Assembly session , Thaci said that Kosovo and Serbia face common challenges and should engage in constructive co @-@ operation on practical issues such as energy , telecommunications , waters , fighting organised crime , education , missing persons and the return of displaced people .
Markovic : I think that we , as a people , have many intelligent individuals , but unfortunately they are not stimulated enough to educate themselves .
Additionally , any employer who does not properly mark the work area with a sign prohibiting smoking may be punished with a fine of 138 to 413 euros .
" Although the interest in fields related to the Ottoman Empire has never been interrupted , current interest is rather superficial when one compares it to the novels in the past discussing Ottoman as a political heritage , " Selim Kuru , associate professor of Turkish and Ottoman Studies at the University of Washington , said .
Turkey 's inflation levels are currently at a record low 5 % .
The most recent flare @-@ up occurred on January 19th , when two Turkish warplanes flew a few kilometres from a Greek airliner , allegedly inside Greece 's airspace .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey 's Guler attends LHC ceremony
" We will surely have the same type of show [ in Oslo ] because the concept is good , a musical duet with two pianos and two voices . "
For a timely conclusion , leaders on both sides of divided Cyprus should build on progress made so far in reunification talks , the UN mediator said on Tuesday .
The Centre for Humanitarian Studies , Gani Bobi in Pristina , announced exit poll results Sunday night .
The jobless rate hovered around 15.2 % in March -- an increase of 1 % from 2008 .
The 21st International Classical Guitar Festival kicked off in the town of Gotse Delchev , Bulgaria , on Wednesday ( May 28th ) .
Who provides the logistics for such people to preach here ? " Skopje resident Jovan Ristovski , 45 , asked .
Bulgarian parliament approves new government
Founded in 2006 , Genc is preparing to send some of its volunteers abroad to work on international projects .
Belgrade has also called for a new international mediator .
To achieve this , the new president said , justice and reform must become the foundation for a " new and better society . "
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski secured backing from German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on February 14th . [ Reuters ]
" This we want to spread across Serbia , " Beko said .
In second place is the left @-@ wing Coalition for Bulgaria , led by Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev 's Bulgarian Socialist Party ( BSP ) .
Jelena Trivan , spokeswoman for Tadic 's Democratic Party , believes the two presidents have provided a service extending well beyond their borders .
Ties between the two countries have been strained , since Macedonia recognised Kosovo last year .
The defeat by France -- Croatia 's only loss during the two @-@ week tournament -- disappointed the team and its followers .
" Practically , the whole quota for renewable energy was given to wind power , which simply makes no sense , " says Pirsic .
Cardinal Vinko Puljic warned at a press conference of continual ethnic cleansing and proposed a re @-@ organisation of Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The event screened 14 movies from 12 European countries .
About 1.1m biometric ID cards have been issued in Serbia so far and their holders can apply for e @-@ certificates .
But now , they are so glad to know that their past was not so bad ; on the contrary , it was magnificent , " said Ertug .
Greek President Karolos Papoulias reaffirmed his country 's support for Croatia 's EU membership bid , saying eventual EU entry would be a positive development not only for Croatia but for the whole region , as it would reinforce the European perspective of the Western Balkans .
During the next few months , administration officials will review the various proposals and move forward on the projects they think are most likely to end the energy crisis .
The pipeline is due to become fully operational the end of 2015 .
Although Bulgaria and Romania have taken steps towards EU standards in judicial reform and the fight against organised crime and corruption in the last six months , the European Commission ( EC ) said on Tuesday ( March 23rd ) that the measures have not translated into tangible results .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 23 / 08 / 11
A man passes a poster of ruling GERB party presidential candidate Rosen Plevneliev and vice @-@ presidential candidate Margarita Popova in Sofia on Wednesday ( October 19th ) . [ Reuters ]
" Today we begin our long battle to fully bring back the entire province into Serbia 's Constitutional and legal order , " Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica told lawmakers .
Michael Szymanski , who completed a two @-@ year stint as a Peace Corps volunteer in Macedonia , cites the Critical Mass cycling movement .
Barroso said that Serbia had passed " an important milestone . "
He stressed that Kosovo 's government , parliament and negotiating team will continue their work until the vote , and that there is no danger of an institutional vacuum .
Unpaid VAT on the black market results annually in a 1 billion @-@ euro loss to Serbia 's budget . [ Reuters ]
It has been the venue for a number of events and expositions , and recently the lobby was filled with those attending the MESS Theatre Festival .
By the end of August , all courts in Serbia will be linked through a programme that would enable members of the public to track their cases via the internet , Justice Minister Snezana Malovic announced on Wednesday ( June 2nd ) .
According to reports , criminal prosecution requests have also been filed against another member of Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu 's cabinet -- Labour Minister Paul Pacuraru -- and ministers from previous administrations .
Law student Safet Saric , 20 , told SETimes that many are both sad and depressed about the current situation and the politics that BiH officials discussed with US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg on April 6th .
SETimes : What countries have expressed an interest in controlling the airspace of Kosovo ?
" The situation seems to be less sound in Romania where FDI inflows reflect to some extent privatisation receipts [ as suggested by a significant increase in reserves ] which are likely to decline in the years to come , possibly resulting in increased vulnerability , " the report said .
Anti @-@ Defamation League calls massacres " genocide " ; Turkey protests
He served as chief of logistics and infrastructure at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe ( SHAPE ) in Mons , Belgium , and as commander of the 1st Armoured Brigade in Istanbul .
The battle between Socialist leader Edi Rama and Berisha is still on and with former Socialist leader Fatos Nano offering up his own party within a party , the word on the street is that politics like this is yesterday 's news .
In the city of Kraljevo , which itself has not recovered fully from a massive earthquake four months ago , residents were collecting financial aid .
He told representatives of the organisations , " your work will be very important in helping to ensure that these elections are successful and that they represent the will of the Albanian people . "
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 12 / 10 / 06
Mihajlovic said that Belgrade sees the statement by the ISG as a provocation and attempt to undermine Serbia in the face of the continuing dialogue with Kosovo .
Kassoulides , 59 , a former foreign minister , is a leading member of the right @-@ wing DISY party , but is running as an independent .
The newest independent member of the Pact , Montenegro , also has benefited from the regional co @-@ operation programme .
They believe the passage , which dates to the 13th century BC , was used to supply the site with water in times of danger .
The bulk of Turkish landmass lies on the Anatolian plate , which is squeezed in between two other huge tectonic plates -- the Eurasian one to the north and the Arabian plate to the west .
Dacic -- the Socialist Party of Serbia 's president and Jovanovic 's most serious political opponent in the upcoming May elections -- characterised Jovanovic 's statement as harmful to RS 's existence .
" The Balkans are no longer a major threat to security .
Ecevit served five terms as prime minister , until 2002 .
Until then , all this good news remains just figures on paper for us , " Vasile Dumitrascu , a state agency accountant , told SETimes .
Of course , there are special institutions that deal with this issue at the Auditor General 's Office .
Under the deal , Nokia will provide services for GSM base stations and help upgrade Telekom Srpkse 's mobile network .
Now that it too has ended with convictions , the government is angry .
I have the typical Roma physiognomy .
Turkish press reports earlier said the military should harden outposts on the Iraqi border .
The GNTO office 's main task will be to promote travel to Greece . [ Getty Images ]
Modern @-@ day Elefsina is located 20km from Athens .
" Understanding that nearly 50 % of BiH citizens live on the edge of poverty , increasing VAT would push them under that line .
" This is not Bulgaria 's problem and there is no reason why this country should bear the brunt of the problem . "
The first meeting of the inter @-@ parliamentary council of Turkish @-@ language countries was held on Thursday ( February 21st ) in Antalya , Turkey .
Skopje hosted a cultural event , " White Night , " which featured a series of concerts , performances , expositions and sports events on Saturday ( October 2nd ) .
The lunchtime discussion of the issue sparked a lengthy verbal exchange between French President Nicolas Sarkozy and European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso .
Republika Srpska power utility ERS has established a joint venture with its subsidiary Hidroelektrane na Trebisnjici for the construction of a new hydro power plant dubbed HE Dabar in the southern Herzegovina region in the second half of the year .
Forty @-@ year @-@ old economist turned factory manager Zarko Jovanovic is a typical example of the effect of the euro crisis in Serbia .
Britain will lead the EU Police Mission to Albania ( PAMECA ) over the next three years , the British Home Office announced on Monday ( February 25th ) .
The report noted some progress in publishing reports in Croatia , Macedonia and Serbia .
He also touched on the " plentiful heritage " of Patriarch Teoctist , who passed away at age 92 on July 30th .
The Appeals Chamber disagreed and decided on a retrial in July 2010 .
" We expect the United States and Iraq to destroy , scatter bases of terrorists there , " the Turkish leader said in remarks on private NTV television late Tuesday .
The local artists ' call quickly gained traction and 47 artists from 18 countries participated in the Bienale this year .
Also in cultural news : Serbia hosts its first international photography exhibition , and the Festival on Wheels opens in Ankara .
Similarities between Turkey 's five and 50 lira bills also allow cab drivers to take advantage of foreigners .
EP lawmakers arrested for trespassing in northern Cyprus military area
Our aim is to increase the number of our members , who now account for around 2 % of disabled people , " Dusan Moracanin , head of the Disabled Athletic Association of Serbia told SETimes .
What is your position ?
Babacan came to Tirana to attend the 19th conference of foreign ministers of the Black Sea Economic Co @-@ operation ( BSEC ) member states .
On a two @-@ day visit to London earlier this week , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown .
After inspecting extensive media coverage of the early 1990s , the prosecution says media propaganda in the former Yugoslavia was a prelude to the ensuing armed conflict .
The extremist group was founded in 1974 by Abdullah Ocalan as a Marxist @-@ Leninist separatist organisation , officially becoming known as the PKK four years later .
Montenegro gets EU candidate status
Ten years after Dayton , BiH has embarked on key reforms that are paving the way for future economic growth and higher living standards .
To date , there are no estimates on how many people might lose their jobs and no identification of which industries or companies could go bankrupt because of the crisis .
Romania 's one point lead in the standings against Italy and France before the last game was not enough when the team lost their final match to the Netherlands .
During the Ottoman period , Istanbul had a heterogeneous population of Muslims , Jews , and Christians living side by side , though today it is almost entirely Muslim .
" There have been 111 politically motivated assaults in the past three months alone , and hate speech is becoming increasingly common in the media and politics .
Due to the notorious inefficiency of the courts and the judicial system in Macedonia , some firms are seeking assistance from collection agencies when they are unable to collect debts from private citizens .
" She wants to spend her late years in peace and quiet . "
Police in BiH say a group of suspects linked to the Wahhabi movement planned to unleash ethnic strife by attacking Catholic churches .
The Greek government " generally respected " the human rights of its citizens in 2008 , but problems remained in some areas , according to the US Department of State annual human rights report released last month .
The situation might make impossible Croatia 's goal of completing membership negotiations by the end of the year .
Although in Serbia it is widely known that most local media during Milosevic 's regime were part of the war machine , the Court of Honour of the Association of Journalists of Serbia ( UNS ) excluded eight chief editors from its membership in 2000 due to their conduct at the time .
Reports Wednesday suggest the EU patrols were able to visit a number of villages within the buffer zone and talk to residents before returning to their bases .
Culture and Sports : 13th Sarajevo Film Festival under way
No matter what a few lonely voices may argue , there will never be partition of Kosovo and our country will permanently enjoy inalienable territorial integrity , " he told SETimes .
Tourism Minister Elena Udrea attended the event .
Macedonia , Serbia work to ease relations
" The risks related to macroeconomic and market developments are now materialising . "
" Bulgaria is committed at the highest political level to strictly follow all requirements , " she added , expressing hope that the final annual report , expected in July , will be more positive .
Just ahead of the vote , however , the Greek Cypriot administration turned against the plan , saying unacceptable concessions had been introduced .
" These are Serbia 's most vulnerable citizens .
After weeks of blizzards and plummeting temperatures , several countries in Southeast Europe are working together to combat the new danger of rising water .
For now , the political deadlock between the two main parties in parliament makes the prospect of constitutional changes distant .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 18 / 09 / 08
Article 301 of the Turkish criminal code , with its vague provisos criminalising " public denigration " of " Turkishness , " remains a sore point for the EU .
Currently , Macedonia is officially called the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , or FYROM , at the UN .
Some reports also say that Ocalan will have a TV .
I expect that foreign -- as well as domestic -- companies will invest in the free technology and industrial development zones ( TIRs ) , particularly in Skopje , Tetovo and Bitola .
We need to put under the control our public spending , " Milanovic said .
Energy Minister Nasip Naco said the legislation is in compliance with an EU directive from July 2009 aimed at promoting competitiveness in local energy markets .
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" It 's clear that the killings were addressed for certain groups , and for the public they were all politically motivated , but never resolved , " he told SETimes , adding that the police and judicial system have generally failed to investigate such cases .
The unemployment rate hovers at 43 % .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 04 / 01 / 11
The link intentionally bypasses Ukraine , to avoid recurring disputes over gas supplies that have curbed Russian deliveries to Europe in the past four years .
Science and Technology : Macedonia , Croatia , sign co @-@ operation in health care
Sarkozy still opposes Turkish membership in EU , but won 't block talks
" Fair and democratic elections are the precondition for our Euro @-@ Atlantic perspectives , " President Branko Crvenkovski said before the start of the electoral campaign .
Macedonia and Bulgaria , which was singled out as the most corrupt country within the EU last year , have both improved their marks by 0.2 points over the past 12 months .
" They have been manipulated for years , and it is not easy to accept a change for them while they get salaries and other benefits from Belgrade , " he said .
Obradovic : That is not a recent problem ; it has been there for years , even decades .
It is all a matter of political will , they say .
The rape of a 14 @-@ year @-@ old girl and the gruesome murder of a block superintendent sparked calls for mass expulsion and a series of violent attacks by far @-@ rightists against members of the nearly million @-@ strong Romanian community in Italy .
Consumers are also reeling from the imposition of a 10 % value @-@ added tax on medications .
Albanian Economy Minister Ilir Meta announced on Tuesday ( October 5th ) that the government is preparing legislation to liberalise the energy distribution market to improve customer service .
" We have definitely maneuvering space within October , " Reuters quoted the official as saying in an interview on television channel Mega , when asked about how much longer the government will be able to pay pensions and salaries .
We have already signed a memorandum on police co @-@ operation with Macedonia ; we expect to make it operational through ... technical protocols .
Albania registered economic growth of 2.6 % in 2010 , and expected to reach 3.2 % in 2011 , according to an IMF forecast .
Berisha expressed readiness to build a railway terminal in Struga , from where Macedonian goods would be transported to Albanian ports .
" Those to blame for the incident are the Kosovo police , the person who decided to open that office , the protest organisers , and of course the man who dropped the hand grenade , " he told SETimes .
The EU was quick to respond that the agreement on representation was made public and is very clear .
Tadic rejected this condition , and Kostunica subsequently did not back him during the runoff .
The declaration , proposed by the right @-@ wing Democrats for Strong Bulgaria ( DSB ) party of former Prime Minister Ivan Kostov , was adopted on January 11th with the backing of 112 of the 115 lawmakers that attended the session , while the remaining three abstained .
Cypriot Labour Minister Sotiroulla Charalambous announced on Tuesday ( February 9th ) that the government and the EU will allocate 4m euros to promote employment .
In a statement at a business conference in Sao Paulo , Erdogan stressed that Turkey and Brazil , both non @-@ permanent members of the UN Security Council , had the courage to address a source of deep concern in the international community .
" Since 2008 , in full compliance with the requirements of the European Commission , with full purpose of co @-@ ordination of EU policies , " said Behramaj adding that to date , more than 27,000 farmers have " benefited directly . "
The proposal would allow Kosovo to choose national symbols , adopt a constitution and seek international recognition , while an international military and civilian presence would be maintained to ensure peace and stability .
Trust in the " self @-@ healing " power of markets has not yielded the results some expected .
The government has already launched monthly inspections at ΙΚΑ and ΟGA , in an effort to detect over @-@ prescription practices .
The EU is now voicing concern .
Talks are expected to focus on bilateral ties and Croatia 's bid for membership in the EU and NATO .
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico ( right ) and Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic review an honour guard Monday ( September 21st ) during an official welcoming ceremony in Bratislava . [ Getty Images ]
Medojevic , even though his Movement for Changes party finished fourth , interpreted its showing as a " great success because it is a big deal in Montenegro to have 20,000 supporters ready to stand up against even organised crime and tycoons . "
" Turkey wants to relinquish Egypt 's exclusive mediation role in discussions between the al @-@ Fatah movement and Hamas , " he told SETimes .
Critics in Montenegro comment on EC assessment
While noting that the Western Balkan countries and Turkey have still a lot more to do , the European Commission said Wednesday that Macedonia had made " convincing progress " and is ready to begin entry talks with Brussels .
Ten years later , though , the mood on the anniversary date was muted .
Now NATO shoots at and uses brutal force against the Serbian people .
He added it is crucial for Kosovo Serbs to take advantage of upcoming opportunities as Kosovo develops .
" Turkey and Greece can make serious contributions to ongoing talks in Cyprus for a comprehensive settlement .
Those moves raised concerns in the West that Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party , which has its roots in political Islam , is pushing the country towards the East .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 30 / 09 / 11
Croatian President Stipe Mesic opposes sending additional troops to Afghanistan . [ Getty Images ]
Now it 's under 4 % , " Tariceanu told Bloomberg news agency in an interview Wednesday .
It also reduces the number of alleged crime scenes from 41 to 27 .
Gazprom cut off deliveries to Ukraine on January 1st following the breakdown of negotiations on Ukraine 's unpaid gas bills and a supply contract for 2009 .
Romania finished with two gold and one bronze medal .
The others would be earmarked for various minorities .
Economy , technology pack a punch for Romanian media
Daily Milliyet columnist Hasan Cemal said the trial would be a turning point for democracy and the rule of law .
While in Skopje , Lidington also met with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski .
Families with three or more children are very unusual , especially in larger towns .
Serbia 's central bank made two interventions into the foreign exchange market , selling 37m euros and 38.4m euros respectively .
Together with BiH citizens , French , Germans , Dutch and Hungarians have joined the campaign .
The main goal of the SFF is to highlight talented filmmakers and promote future projects from the region to draw international media attention , organisers said .
In other business news : Fitch has good news for Greece , and egg prices in Bulgaria more than double .
On February 12th , police say , Talovic began shooting at the mall , killing five people and wounding four before he was shot dead by an off @-@ duty police officer .
" International financial markets are undergoing a deep crisis , which affects the purchasing power of investors and reduces the market value of PTK .
M.K. , 33 , is a physician at the Clinical Centre of Serbia who wants to improve his skills and acquire more knowledge .
The EU , Dodik said , is trying to impose authority not granted by the Dayton Peace Accord .
At a gala ceremony in Monte Carlo late last month , Croatian high jump phenom Blanka Vlasic was named female athlete of the year by the track and field organisation International Association of Athletics Federation .
He said there are three categories of opponents to Turkey 's membership bid : protectionists , who fear its economic power ; the polarised , who want it to choose between East and West ; and the prejudiced , who wilfully misunderstand Islam .
Talks on Slovenia 's inclusion are in their final stage and a deal is expected to be signed in June , according to reports .
" Why doesn 't the government act as swiftly in combating the bosses of organised crime , who have turned into one of the symbols of the Bulgarian transition , " Parvanov said on November 9th .
There is a Turkish minority in Kosovo , and an Albanian minority in Turkey .
Spain and Germany have long been among the EU 's most attractive nations for job seekers from Bulgaria .
Also , we 've opened the issue of missing persons in order to [ determine ] the fate of all .
While in Brussels , Jeremic met with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , who praised Serbia 's progress but declined to say whether he agreed with Belgrade 's intention to apply for membership so soon .
This is " very important not only for you , but also for the international community , because the world is interested in seeing a stable situation , " he said .
With confirmation of a pro @-@ EU government in Belgrade expected this week , the announcement in May that the Italian automaker Fiat is coming to Serbia may foreshadow a surge in western investment .
That could happen by the end of this year .
Any couple that decides to marry will receive a gift of 3,000 euros , but only if one of the partners is older than 38 .
In your opinion , what makes a legend ?
The suspects , including eight minors , were arrested on Sunday during police raids in Ankara , Istanbul and ten other Turkish cities on suspicion of " illegally entering the communications system . "
Bulgaria , Serbia and Greece want a timeline for the Balkan countries ' EU bids . [ Reuters ]
The pipeline will pass through Serbia , and some analysts fear that the negotiations on Kosovo 's status will affect the project and its viability .
That means elections could be held this fall or winter , says Arsim Bajrami , chairman of the parliamentary committee .
Speaking on Monday ( March 16th ) , he blamed lack of privatisation revenues since 2007 and excessive social spending commitments made during the 2006 political campaign .
" This year , for the first time , we have a sold @-@ out festival , " said EXIT spokesman Sagor Meskovic .
A Bosnian Muslim boy looks for the coffin of a relative who was killed in the Srebrenica massacre in 1995 .
The number of Albanian cultural monuments under UNESCO protection climbs to four .
Mitrovica blast leaves anger in its wake
During the visit , Dell underscored the importance of Kosovo organising the elections itself .
PACE urges Greek Cypriots to withdraw objections to trade with Turkish Cypriots
Since 1991 , the Black Sea has undergone a dramatic transformation .
In the summer of 2004 , the ICTY charged Hadzic with crimes against humanity and violations of the laws or customs of war for his alleged involvement in persecutions , extermination , murder , imprisonment , torture , inhumane acts , cruel treatment , deportation , wanton destruction and plunder of public or private property .
She did not name any special conditions .
The backbone of the opposition 's 12 @-@ party coalition includes Srdjan Milic 's Socialist People 's Party , Andrija Mandica 's New Serbian Democracy and Nebojsa Medojevic 's Movement for Changes .
Serge Brammertz , a Belgian lawyer who succeeded Carla del Ponte of Switzerland as ICTY chief prosecutor , is keen to avoid a repeat of the Milosevic trial , which dragged on for more than four years to eventually end without a verdict in March 2006 .
The programme endorsed on Tuesday " will trigger substantial loan financing from the international financial institutions , " such as the EBRD and the European Investment Bank , the EC added .
" Especially in the north , " says Kadriu , " where everyone who wants can enter , without controls , so policies for not intervening to strengthen border controls have given traffickers a green light to use Kosovo . "
The Poeteka International Festival of Poetry began on Sunday in Durres , Albania and will last until Saturday ( May 5th ) .
The communist regime has left shabby blocks of flats and hotels , while the harbour figured strongly during the regime 's collapse in 1991 , when 20,000 Albanians risked their lives by seizing cargo ships and leaving for Italy in search of asylum .
The Croatian company Supernova Hrvatska announced it will build a new trade centre in the suburbs of Zagreb .
Filigree consists of twisted threads , usually of gold and silver , to make jewellery and crafts .
Echoing a statement issued by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) the previous day , he urged the RS government " to revoke its conclusion and continue to work within the established institutions and laws " of BiH .
Benda said the Czech Republic in its role as current EU president will help Albanian authorities prepare the country 's application for EU candidate status .
Many drivers , they say , have paid up to 300,000 euros to get a license under the old system .
By improving the infrastructure of the area , with money being ploughed into roads , airports and railways , many individuals are not searching the country 's real estate prospects .
If approved , the project will make Macedonia the fourth Balkan country with its own observatory after Serbia , Greece and Bulgaria .
Panama ( 4.6 ) , Ukraine ( 4.5 ) and Indonesia ( 4.4 ) graded their parliaments the worst worldwide .
The Romanian film " Police , Adjective " by Corneliu Porumboiu was recommended for a nomination in the 2009 European Film Awards .
On Sunday , dozens of aircraft carried out an attack against PKK positions in northern Iraq .
Barbu says the main culprits are at a higher pay grade .
Dusan Pejakovic , the theatre 's PR manager , has an answer .
Development in our relations would be the step forward to the regional cooperation and to the European integration .
Of the ten countries that joined the Union in 2004 , Slovenia is the only one to have already joined the Eurozone , becoming its 13th member on January 1st this year .
Serbia has firmly rejected the former Finnish president 's proposals , which would put Kosovo on the path to independence .
Many trafficking victims are forced into prostitution , the primary source countries being Albania , Moldova , Poland , and Serbia .
As an elderly person , I will have something to legally give my grandchildren as inheritance , " Skopje resident Rade Ristovski , 67 , told SETimes .
During his 2004 campaign , Basescu pledged to be a key player .
A national day of mourning was announced on Tuesday and Albania 's defence minister has resigned .
An international economic fair is taking place in Tirana from Wednesday ( April 29th ) to May 2nd .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 04 / 12 / 06
" In the future , it will be known when , how long , to whom , with how many and where did a given reporter talk , " says UNS President Ljiljana Smailovic .
Ahead , the bureau plans to expand co @-@ operation with counterparts in Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia and Montenegro .
Allahverdi is a senior researcher at the Marmara Research Centre of Turkey 's Scientific and Technological Research Council .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the government must co @-@ operate with its disparate composition .
It would reportedly place policemen , customs officers and judges in the Serb @-@ run parts of Kosovo under a UN umbrella -- a provision welcomed by Belgrade but detested in Pristina .
Some days you skateboard well and some days you don 't , that 's how it goes , " said Branislav .
Meanwhile , the head of the island 's Greek Orthodox community , Archbishop Chrysostomos II , has criticised Christofias for making too many concessions .
Bulgaria , however , took away only 12 medals from the Athens Olympics in 2004 .
Greece 's Academy of Athens and Sweden 's University of Stockholm signed an agreement to set up a climate change observatory on the Peloponnese peninsula , Professor Christos Zerefos of the academy announced on December 7th .
Many more require the assistance of the government or family members who work abroad .
Everyone here knows what happened during the war .
Ognjen Tadic of the nationalist Serb Democratic Party ( SDS ) came in second with 33 % .
I cannot say that this is an easy topic that anyone could sit down and solve very easily .
According to the Madrid @-@ based organisation , BiH will have the third highest growth rate in the world until 2020 .
The four seats won by the Socialist Movement for Integration in the June 28th election have tipped the scales in favour of the ruling Democratic Party .
Croatia mounts largest anti @-@ corruption action to date
It is their democratic right to choose whether to participate , he said .
The normal web page content was replaced by the title " Republic of Kosovo , " followed by data about the former Serbian province and a list of countries that have recognised its independence .
" Albanians Got Talent " is hosted by Top Channel .
Slovakia is the 28th country to open an embassy in the Macedonian capital .
Without a stable Serbia there will be no peace there . "
Authorities expect Fiat 's investment in the town of Kragujevac to help spark economic recovery .
An agreement is reached on the Kosovo Customs stamp , but implementation may be a hurdle .
Greek Cypriot arrested for trespassing released on bail
The Romanian health ministry supplied nine infectious diseases hospitals across the country with antiviral medicines for swine flu prevention , Mediafax reported on Thursday ( April 30th ) .
Pristina mosque demolition raises questions
If this occurs , the ten would outpace the group of 15 states that made up the Union until 2004 , the Bank said .
The ministry of foreign affairs ( MFA ) has approved a holistic approach to increase the overall reaction on all fronts , with all people of goodwill , and the possibility to help Kosovo .
Mile Antic , the head of the Belgrade 's Network for Restitution , believes the draft law is the most sensible proposed so far , and that the return of original property will reduce financial compensation that the state would otherwise have to pay .
The Serbian Orthodox Church leadership dismissed Artemije on Saturday , alleging serious financial abuse in his eparchy .
Under the Open Skies Agreement , all European airlines will receive equal treatment in signatory states , starting next year .
A treaty attempting to regulate the Internet and other areas due to concerns of intellectual property continues to draw criticism .
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Both sides in the stalemate are refusing to back down .
Of nearly 74 million people in Turkey , less than 1 % belong to religious minorities . [ Reuters ]
The foundation has also set up a registry of bone marrow donors .
A forum on the origins and history of the Cyrillic alphabet took place in Skopje on Thursday ( May 22nd ) .
Emotions were high over the issue , and it took two attempts to win ratification in Kosovo 's 120 @-@ seat parliament .
" We cannot give anyone a pretext to say that we are at fault . "
" The cabinet 's task is to achieve everything that must be achieved .
Heating , gas and rail transport prices also rose in the EU 's poorest nation .
The facility , part of the Institute for Research Development and Tests for Electrical Engineering , is funded by the National Authority for Scientific Research .
" This is a very clear and strict line Greece is taking , " he said . ( MIA , A1 , Alsat , Sitel , Reuters - 28 / 10 / 09 )
Negotiations started last week on easing the visa regime for citizens of Macedonia .
The EU is also rethinking its rule of law mission , EULEX , stressing however , " Rule of law is a clear obligation of Kosovo and we are helping out .
Meanwhile , the Serbs are making their home country proud .
" They must possess strong individual independence and professionalism .
Since English is the official language there , he needed an interpreter who has great understanding of football as a game and knows the terminology in detail .
But Brussels has made it clear that the accord will not be sealed this year if BiH politicians fail to reach an agreement -- by the end of the month -- on bringing the country 's police structures into line with EU standards .
The business community has weighed in , asking for a new budget spending formula .
" From dawn to dusk ... let these days of fast increase mercy , love and good deeds in your families , towards your neighbours , friends and compatriots , but also towards the poor , sick and destitute , " Gruevski said .
Romania 's vehicle sales rose up by 2.3 % year on year , reaching 210,750 units from January to July , the Romanian Association of Carmakers and Importers announced on Tuesday ( August 19th ) .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka - 20 / 04 / 11
Egypt 's Mubarak pays official visit to Turkey
Stressing the need for Croatia 's full co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia , EU lawmakers criticised Zagreb for offering to help pay for attorneys representing Croatian army generals indicted for war crimes .
Under that scenario , the country could then join the bloc in the latter half of 2011 at the earliest .
The law defines what a public place is , and what provisions apply for the following places : streets , schools , squares , roads , picnic sites , ports , waiting rooms , restaurants , as well as commercial and craftsmen 's shops .
But Serbia needs to do more to overcome its crisis and fulfill requirements set by the Fund , IMF officials said .
On Wednesday ( August 29th ) , Serbian Agricultural Minister Slobodan Milosavljevic and his Croatian counterpart , Petar Cobankovic , signed an agreement that will bring the horses home .
He expects the agreement to be signed in August or September .
Sofia and Ankara are due to sign an intergovernmental agreement , which would speed up the implementation of the project , the ministry said .
Frattini , a former EU justice commissioner , said anyone coming to Italy from outside the Schengen zone would have to undergo a passport check .
The project costs about 126m euros and includes parking areas , a VIP room and specially equipped rooms for business travellers .
One of the three suspects arrested has been identified as Naim Bazaj , a senior adviser to the Kosovo labour minister .
Dalmatian hotels are booked between 80 % and 100 % until September 27th .
The Croatian team scored 9 @-@ 8 against the Hungarians .
Simonovic has served as justice minister since 2008 .
A key NATO ally , Denmark , has been praised for its close work with the US and the UN against terrorist threats worldwide , but the report noted that a PKK affiliated media outlet , Roj @-@ TV , continued to operate in the country .
" I know they place a huge emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere , and the play is always good , " Bajevic said .
Individuals can apply at the Central Bank for a " Report of Loan Consumer , " which includes their full history .
President Ahmet Necdet Sezer must sign the amendment for it to become law .
Three key measures included a general lifting of duties on agricultural products from the Turkish Cypriot north if they are being traded in the Greek @-@ controlled south .
The travels of the Balkan Express through nine countries and 22 cities , broadcast live on state television every weekday , aimed to boost Turkey 's ties with its neighbours , as well as acquaint Turks with their shared cultural heritage .
Turkey started EU accession talks in 2005 , but negotiators have opened only eight of the 35 necessary chapters and closed only one so far .
" It is unethical and illegal to create much noise about an investigation that is being conducted with secrecy and to declare that all of the investigated journalists are innocent , " he wrote on Friday .
In the first two rounds of voting , Topi and Nano were the candidates , but neither could gather the necessary votes , as the opposition boycotted the process .
Serbian officials have indicated that the country could downgrade or even sever diplomatic relations with nations that make such a move .
Wouters decided to report his findings to the authorities .
Its chairman , Mentor Hasani , told SETimes that they fully trusted the Kosovo police and support the intervention .
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( From left ) Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , Croatian President Stjepan Mesic and Parliamentary Speaker Vladmir Seks attend the opening of the education centre at Jasenovac on 27 November 2006 . [ Getty Images ]
The celebrities will raise more than a $ 1m for various charities .
Antic took over leadership of the Serbian national team in 2008 , after a four @-@ year break .
Serbian authorities have granted the Norwegian firm Telenor a communications license , effectively ending a monopoly by the state @-@ owned Telekom Srbija .
The HRW has drawn a number of lessons from the Milosevic case , including that prosecutors should limit the charges to the most serious crimes alleged and avoid duplication .
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A shared experience in the Balkans : visa frustration
She was responding to Rep. Adam Schiff ( D @-@ Calif ) , sponsor of a bill defining the killings of up to 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide .
After the protest tensions continued over several days , Minister of Agriculture and Trade Dusan Petrovic began talks with the farmers and purchasers .
" We want education in Croatia from kindergarten to postgraduate studies to be free , but only for the deserving ones , " explained Primorac .
According to Gruevski , the situation has not caused serious damage .
The train resumed operations Sunday , almost two decades after war stopped it in its tracks .
The event brought together ministers and representatives of the 53 countries in the WHO European Region .
UNICEF representative Edmond McLoughney praised Turkish authorities for their efforts in fighting cybercrime and helping make the internet safer for children .
Klaus , whose country currently holds the EU 's rotating presidency , stressed that Turkey 's accession to the bloc is mainly an issue of political will .
By law , voters must choose a successor to Jelic by the end of the year .
This average rating has been generated by participation from 115 countries so far .
In contrast , across all of Serbia last year , there were only about 2,000 contracts .
The gendarmes were questioned by Macedonian customs officials and " large amounts of alcohol and cigarettes were confiscated , " the release said .
The next Olympiad will be held in The Netherlands .
Turkey 's moderator efforts stuck on Lebanon
UNICEF reports that 80 % of Roma parents punish their children for infractions either physically or psychologically , exceeding the 70 % figure for Serbian children in general .
Bojaxhi believes that private sector control over distribution , with a focus on the bottom line , can only improve things .
However , he calls the air operation " a belated one . "
Greek experts found that Mediterranean food is one of the reasons that prostate cancer rates among the monks in the Holy Mountain monastery on Mount Athos in Greece are 4.5 times lower than the world average .
" Last year in Kosovo , a meeting of the American Tourism Society was organised , which is a good step in promoting our tourism , " he said .
Both Bosnian Croats and Serbs criticised the verdict by the ICTY , which they accuse of harbouring a bias against them .
" PKK in weakest but most dangerous point "
This comes three months after political leaders promised to respect the election law , which stipulates that 30 % of candidates must be women .
Social benefits will also be slashed by 15 % , while current national social protection programmes will be re @-@ evaluated , the president said .
When Slobodan Milosevic was in charge , power in Serbia was concentrated in Belgrade .
The study 's Global Competitiveness Index ( GCI ) assesses 131 countries in the world on the basis of a broad range of factors affecting the business climate , grouped into 12 pillars -- institutions , infrastructure , macroeconomic stability , health and primary education , higher education and training , goods market efficiency , labour market efficiency , financial market sophistication , technological readiness , market size , business sophistication and innovation .
We are facing the same challenges .
The chapters -- free movement of goods , right of establishment and freedom to provide services , financial services , agriculture and rural development , fisheries , transport policy , customs union , and external relations -- will remain suspended until the European Commission ( EC ) has confirmed that Turkey has met its obligations under an expanded customs protocol signed in 2005 .
It is also certain that the transformation of OHR into the EU Special Representative ( EUSR ) office will not happen until the objectives and conditions set by the Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) in February have been met .
" There are big differences " on certain political issues , Cvetkovic said , but Serbia and Croatia agree to " turn to the future . "
Ivanov The multicultural character of our society is a European and Macedonian value .
Greece 's ruling New Democracy party hopes to win a second mandate in early parliamentary elections on September 16th .
On the third day of the seminar , the participants had an audience with the pontiff .
A growing number of Greek companies use graphologists ' expertise when employing new staff , Ta Nea reported on Monday ( June 23rd ) .
Tirana International Airport has signed a deal for a 22m @-@ euro loan with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to build a new passenger terminal .
There is no indication so far that the two incidents are connected , Jankulovska said on Wednesday .
Thereafter , the chairmanship will rotate between the countries of the region and beyond it , " Hague said .
Eric Mayer , the rapporteur for Macedonia at the European Parliament , suggested the EC was being too strict with the country .
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" Macedonia is prepared for visa liberalisation .
They walk around Struga and in the villages with characteristic beards and short pants causing tensions .
The Montenegrin National Theatre opened in 1953 . [ CNP ]
Starting in 2008 , 2 % of every worker 's general income will be redirected from the state budget to the chosen private fund .
As part of the public sector , they currently enjoy generous fringe benefits .
Political turbulence in the new EU member states has surprised many observers . [ Getty Images ]
" We can survive if we put party politics aside and concentrate on a rational plan for Greece , " she told SETimes .
The reform is a complex set of measures comprising three main components , above all aimed at creating a better business environment for both the employers and the employees .
Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Chairman Zeljko Komsic started a personal blog at www.zeljkokomsic.blogger.ba , it was reported on Friday ( January 25th ) .
This will be Intel 's first such centre in Europe .
The European Parliament on Thursday ( October 13th ) approved an extension to currently active duty @-@ free access for almost all products from Western Balkan countries to EU markets until the end of 2015 .
Nicosia , however , flatly rejected the proposal .
Dragana , 23 , and Petar , 25 , came to the festival for different reasons .
On October 15th , the Bulgarian diplomat 's nomination will be submitted to the UN 's 193 @-@ member General Conference for formal approval .
It 's still highly populated and animated but the social fabric has changed .
Turkey 's Fenerbahce Ulker coach Neven Spahija , on vacation in his native Croatia . [ Zeljana Grubisic / SETimes ]
Officials have tried to stay positive , with Montenegrin Foreign Affairs Minister Milan Rocen insisting that his country " does not have any difficult issues which cannot be solved by talking to our neighbours . "
With this conference , Microsoft also marked the 1st anniversary of its operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
" As it currently stands , the Kurdish people do not want to live as a people without a status in the face of policies that threaten their existence as a nation . "
Frckovski also congratulated the winners , while SDSM leader Zoran Zaev emphasised the VMRO @-@ DPMNE now has absolute power but also absolute responsibility .
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People in these professions -- which include beauticians , drama and dance school instructors , bakers , civil engineers , pharmacists , lawyers , insurance agents , employment consultants , diagnostics centre staff , translators , divers , cameramen , driving school instructors and cab drivers -- have long enjoyed monopolies or restrictions giving them guaranteed profits .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 19 / 03 / 10
" Robust GDP growth in line with pre @-@ crisis trend growth is projected to resume only in 2012 . "
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I believe that we have to give up street politics and we have to strengthen the politics of state and legal institutions , " Meta told SETimes .
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will chair some lower @-@ level meetings .
Turkey and the United States share the goal of preventing Iran from achieving nuclear @-@ weapons capability , so both countries must make every effort " to make sure that doesn 't happen , " Mullen added .
But these rules are hard to enforce as there is no law mandating that the finances of political parties are transparent .
Kosovo may revise Ottoman history
This figure fell to 49 % in the latest Eurobarometre survey .
He was arrested at the hospital where he was undergoing treatment .
Drescher ended her stay in Kosovo with a visit to Camp Bondsteel , where she met troops who had either survived cancer or had family members who had contracted cancer .
" The war of the Kosovo Liberation Army was a liberation war , just and supported by all Kosovo citizens , " the administration said in a press release after Friday 's verdict .
" In terms of public perception , President Obama 's declared support for a change in legislation so that Romania can join the visa waiver programme is appealing to Romanians who have waited for the visas to be lifted for years , " Ciornei concluded .
" The fact that the Serbian president came to Kosovo primarily carries political meaning .
Officials say 15 policemen were injured when a general strike on February 23rd turned violent . [ Reuters ]
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 11 / 01 / 12
Savic says there is a clear commitment by governments in the region to tackle the issue of illegal weapons possession .
Also in cultural news : Serbian writer Momo Kapor was acknowledged for his contribution to satire , and French Movie Week takes place in Pristina .
Important steps have been taken to attract foreign direct investment to Kosovo , especially in the energy sector , where we need it most . "
The hacker has explained he only wanted to show the vulnerability of the site , and denied using the data " irresponsibly . "
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times in Split -- 20 / 08 / 09
When it comes to membership in any military alliance , Serbia would be neutral unless the public decides otherwise in a referendum .
France , which currently holds the rotating EU presidency , expressed regret at the lack of a solution .
But , if Turkey is determined to make such an annexation , we can assume that Turkey made a final decision about its EU membership bid , " according to Hasguler .
The two were living openly in the centre of northern Mitrovica prior to being arrested .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 06 / 03 / 12
Ban was speaking in Sofia , making him the first UN head to visit since the fall of communism in 1989 .
" Once , the waterfalls had no water ; you can 't believe how scary it looked like here , you could hear every single sound echoing in the emptiness , " said Fetah .
He took part in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups , as well as in the 2004 and 2008 European Championships .
Also this week : Zagreb hosts an archaeological conference , and e @-@ business experts gather in Belgrade .
Republika Srpska ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik wants the OHR closed down and said RS considers any future use of the high representative 's Bonn powers unacceptable .
According to the Euro @-@ Mediterranean Seismological Centre , Sunday 's earthquake was followed by dozens of aftershocks , including seven powerful ones in as many hours immediately after the initial tremor .
Supporting the creation of small and medium enterprises ( SMEs ) by offering favourable loans , particularly to the unemployed , is a good business practice long @-@ term , experts say .
At the same time , the international community has again demonstrated its commitment to a multiethnic future for the province .
The writer had hoped to see the charges dropped , but the hearing , which lasted less than an hour , was adjourned until June 26th .
Business : Zagreb hosts international trade fair
But the protocols signed in Zurich on October 10th foresee the establishment of diplomatic relations and opening the border without any direct reference to Karabakh .
A few weeks ago , Romania , Georgia and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum in Bucharest that lays the basis for a major project that will ensure transport of Caspian gas to the EU market .
He claims the government is pursuing a neoliberal economic policy that will destroy Kosovo 's economy .
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat vowed on Friday ( February 5th ) to continue talks with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias on the reunification of the divided island .
I was in completely shock when I heard about it . "
This is really unfortunate , " Thaci said .
He described it as a " one @-@ sided report " that includes " racist statements . "
Critics say it is undemocratic .
Bush 's remarks come as France , a proven sceptic of Turkey 's EU aspirations , prepares to assume the rotating six @-@ month EU presidency on July 1st .
What impact would that have on the security situation ?
The ministry 's action plan against mismanagement of funds is wide @-@ ranging .
I am convinced that there are and there will be a lot of other Albanian players in the future that will be successful internationally and will be even better than me .
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" When I spoke to my liberal friends in Washington up until a few months ago , they would say about the AK Party , ' Aren 't they taking Turkey into the EU ? ' Now when I ask them what they think , they say , " Aren 't they the ones arresting journalists ? ' " said Soner Cagaptay , director of the Turkey Research Programme at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy .
The new measures will enter into force after the publishing of the decision in the EU official journal Friday .
The plan includes cutting 2,000 of 13,000 jobs in the company , cancelling 138 train services and increasing ticket prices by up to 15 % .
It was able to open only one negotiating chapter this year , bringing the total to 13 , and has closed only one since the start of its negotiations with Brussels .
" It is likewise unacceptable to have a cross or any other religious symbols hanging on the wall , " he said .
" Even Mr. Jovanovic knows what he said is not true and he said that sort of thing only to gather more votes in the upcoming elections , " Party of Democratic Progress President Mladen Ivanjic told SETimes .
Each of us is trying to come up with contingency plans as realistic as possible .
" Not only that ; commitment to the principle of secularism is also the most expedient way of eliminating from the outset conflicts and elements of altercation that from time to time manifest themselves in every society . "
The Trafalis family 's income is scheduled to drop by more than 25 % starting next month .
MB Telecom President Mircea Tudor -- the 2009 Geneva Inventions Exhibition grand prix winner for a device that scans trucks -- was a member of the jury .
According to Monday 's statement , London hopes that the efforts will cause significant progress in several key areas , including increased detection , arrests and conviction of those responsible for organised crime , as well as improved co @-@ ordination of law enforcement agencies .
By Brian Salmi for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 21 / 01 / 10
" I will not agree with a recipe that is a proved failure , " said Antonis Samaras , leader of the New Democracy party .
Consecutive raids by the French , Italian and Belgium police against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers ' Party cut the terrorist organisation 's finances and resulted in the arrest of senor members .
While Kino Kultura , Podgorica 's single screen cinema , which closed last November , usually screened films that had been released a few months earlier , Ster Montenegro has sometimes offered Podgorica movie fans an opportunity to see films before New Yorkers -- Star Trek , for example , opened a day earlier in Montenegro than it did in the US .
SETimes : Each case of law breaking can be treated individually ?
As for Montenegro , the successful organisation of the March parliamentary elections , progress in adopting anticorruption legislation and an overall stabilisation allowed its score on civil liberties to improve from 3 to 2 and its status to improve from Partly Free to Free .
" The Kosovo technical group saw the cadastral documents for the first time this January which Serbia is gathering to start the scanning process , " Pristina co @-@ ordinator Gazmir Raci told SETimes .
Driven by concerns about Greece 's ability to handle its debt crisis , Greek government bond yields surged to a 12 @-@ year high and sank the euro on Tuesday .
BiH 's current constitution was delineated by the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia .
The impending conflict has been building since 1993 , when Macedonia became a member of the UN under a reference -- the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ( FYROM ) -- rather than its constitutional name -- the Republic of Macedonia -- due to pressure from Greece .
Serbian President Boris Tadic also called for calm and urged the EU and the US to halt Pristina 's operation .
Opposition SDSM candidate Ljubomir Frckovski trails with an expected 12.7 % .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci took part in an annual peace conference organised by the Crans Montana Forum in Rome on Monday ( October 20th ) .
Turkey , on the other hand , said it can accept repatriation of illegal immigrants arrested by Greek forces only if it is clearly documented that these people have entered Greece from Turkish territories or territorial waters .
Qosaj @-@ Mustafa said that the council will suggest changes to laws regarding corruption , and will issue its opinions on the implementation of laws , legislative agenda and strategic planning for anti @-@ corruption activities .
Diplomatic Diary : Greece 's Karamanlis in Paris
PASOK has promised a spending package to stimulate the slowing economy , as well as to curb the country 's widening budget deficit and contain public debt .
Female wrestler Stanka Zlateva was named Bulgaria 's number one sportsperson at a ceremony on Friday ( December 21st ) .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 02 / 06 / 08
The gathering also resulted in pledges of concrete measures such as training and financial support .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 25 / 04 / 11
Most of the Roma in France , however , refused to leave .
The murder took place several hours after Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat launched a series of intensive UN @-@ led peace talks .
Czech KFOR forces guard the Merdare border point between Kosovo and Serbia , about 40km from Pristina .
The European Court of Justice on Tuesday ( July 7th ) imposed a 2m @-@ euro fine on Greece and a daily penalty of 16,000 euros , for failing to recoup state subsidies allocated to the national carrier Olympic Airways , ANA @-@ MPA reported .
Thaci rejected any possibility of a return to the situation as it was before July 25th , vowing there would be " no step back , " the paper reported .
Albania ranks lowest among the SEE countries .
" We cannot wait forever , " Erdogan said Tuesday ( October 23rd ) , during the visit .
In other news , Turkey heard its first official sermon in Kurdish at a mosque in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir Saturday , media reported on Sunday .
Ayse Pasali , 42 , was a victim of the increasing male violence against women in Turkey .
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He has been taken into custody under a 30 @-@ day detention order .
The initiative was set up by the country 's science and education ministry .
Which requirements have been met and what still remains to be settled ?
The visit marked the first official contact between the two countries as the Arab world undergoes sweeping change .
Ivanova : We both decided that this is a case in which his popularity , determination and professionalism could impact and help the campaign 's success .
The February 17th declaration and the events that followed have created " significant challenges to UNMIK 's ability to exercise its administrative authority , " according to the report Ban submitted to the Security Council late Monday .
Turkey 's ruling party denies Islamism in court
Born in 1943 , Esma Redzepova has performed more than 8,000 concerts in 30 countries to raise money for her causes .
Orhan Pamuk , winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature , for example , was tried on charges of " insulting Turkishness " over his comments to a Swiss magazine several years ago that his country was responsible for the deaths of 30,000 Kurds and 1,000,000 Armenians .
Economic and social problems are at the top of the list for Serbians , according to Ombudsman Sasa Jankovic .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Tina Kaidanow became US ambassador to Kosovo , and Italy confirmed support for Montenegro 's EU bid .
Croatia 's women 's and men 's national teams became world beach handball champions in Cadiz , Spain .
" Now Serbia is able to build better relations in the region , including bilateral issues with Bosnia and Herzegovina . "
BiH Olympic team happy to participate in Beijing Games
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn also welcomed Thursday 's move , viewing it as a signal of the two sides ' readiness " to put aside the difficulties of the past . "
In the survey , conducted by Belgrade @-@ based Strategic Marketing polling agency last month , 69.3 % of the 1,050 respondents expressed support for Serbia 's EU membership aspirations , down from 69.9 % in September 2006 .
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BiH 's Islamic Community leader Mustafa Ceric described the movie as " the best thing that happened to Bosnia after the Dayton Peace Agreement . "
" Let 's be clear : This disclosure is not just an attack on America 's foreign policy interests , " The Washington Post quoted her as saying Monday .
For each of these categories , the surveyed nations are given scores from 0 to 10 .
" Society is very tense , and the government should be absolutely prepared for any challenge , " said Igor Botan , head of the Association for Participating Democracy .
Net wages in Republika Srpska were up by 2.4 % month @-@ on @-@ month in December , while in the other BiH entity , the Federation of BiH , they grew by 2.1 % month @-@ on @-@ month .
The Albanian government signed an agreement with the Islamic Development Bank on Thursday ( April 7th ) for a 156m @-@ euro loan to finance part of the Tirana @-@ Elbasan motorway .
As the June 28th elections draw near , it is promoting voter @-@ friendly proposals to increase wages by 15 % in the public administration , health and education sectors , and increase pensions by 10 to 20 % .
Christos Patsatzoglou of Greece and Park Ji @-@ Sung of South Korea battle for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Group B match Saturday ( June 12th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Lushta : The CEC is an independent institution .
Karadzic insisted on Wednesday that he would conduct his own defence .
Both countries have 4.1 points .
Turkey 's Supreme Court of Appeals revoked a court decision that deferred a prison sentence of 13 months and 15 days Tatlises received for " aiding a [ criminal ] organisation knowingly and willingly . "
If there are no highways , there 's no strong industry , " Matoc tells SETimes .
The UN and its member states , as well as the " authors " of Kosovo 's independence declaration , will then be able to present their statements and comments on the issue during the public hearings at the court 's headquarters in The Hague .
Turkey 's ruling Islamist @-@ rooted Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) has announced its commitment to the EU accession process and pledged to revive reforms .
Traditional conservatives represent 32.8 % and are mainly government employees and high @-@ level executives .
Then Facebook or video games will probably be brought down to a reasonable measure , " Dimitrijevic said .
" EULEX is investigating anyone that might be involved in such activities , be they internationals or locals , " Karin Limdal , the mission 's chief spokesperson , told SETimes .
" In the Western Balkans and Black Sea region , people are starting to think about what follows the ' electoral revolution ' -- which is just the first step , as it happened in Ukraine or Georgia , " says Alina Mungiu from the Romanian Academic Society , one of the participating organisations .
The current round up of 50 sacrificial lambs is cosmetic , " former banker Alex Billinis told SETimes .
According to analysts , as competition heats up on the energy market , the next months are expected to be more intense than ever .
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Lawrence Butler was in Skopje on Monday .
Also in business news : Bulgaria will produce Europe 's cheapest car and Albanians can now fly direct to Brussels .
If writing is your profession , you can easily say you are working 24 hours a day .
" This week has shown the commitment of the EU to BiH .
The competition , which attracted 104 business ideas from 23 cities , is held as part of the " Factory for Business Ideas " project .
" This is a sign of the intensive co @-@ operation between our two countries .
A seminar titled " Nordic Construction Technologies and Innovations " was held in Zagreb on March 28th .
Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Çiçek told the Constitutional Court on Thursday ( July 3rd ) that most claims in the indictment were based on misinformation or media reports . [ Getty Images ]
This year 's budget will support seven feature films , 14 documentaries and 140 minutes of animation .
He also said that the two countries should continue to develop their co @-@ operation through new projects , especially in the energy sector .
Kosovo 's trade deficit has deepened to 1.5 billion euros in 2007 , Kosovo 's Ministry of Trade and Industry reported on Wednesday ( April 16th ) .
She describes the price as " reasonable " when compared to the capitalisation , because it is actually higher .
After more than two decades of failed attempts to find an HIV vaccine , a breakthrough came Thursday ( September 24th ) , as researchers announced the results of a large clinical trial in Thailand .
Turkish secularists , though , are convinced that he shares a hidden Islamist agenda .
The plan appeared in former UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's comprehensive proposal for a settlement of the Kosovo status issue , which Kosovo Albanian leaders vowed to implement when they declared independence from Serbia in February 2008 .
The ruling Democratic Party of Socialists has already tapped Finance Minister Igor Luksic for the post .
DiCarlo pointed to specific steps Macedonia should take .
" I am a well @-@ educated citizen and I should use it for the sake of my nation . "
PASOK 's chances of forming a government could hinge on their performance .
We are afraid of [ Kosovo special police ] ROSU 's arriving because it would mean termination of all relations with Serbia .
The supply will [ come from ] the exploitation of lignite burned in thermo power plants .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times in Ankara -- 16 / 04 / 09
The afternoon heat only seemed to fuel the tension among fans as Serbia 's match against Ghana began .
Kosovo becoming asylum transit country
England 's Richard O 'Connor used a # 16 hook and a 0.12mm silk fish @-@ line to haul in the biggest catch .
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There were carols , but the celebration was muted for many .
Our house was one of the few existing in Kaludjerica , so we had to pay from our own pocket for the installation of electricity and water , " Stanka Mijatovic told SETimes .
The KSC 's creation comes as part of legislation " aimed at ensuring democratic control of security institutions , " remarked the International Civilian Office in Kosovo .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 04 / 10 / 10
Ruecker said the move was necessary to ensure adequate representation of the Serb community .
According to the survey , the Danes are Europe 's happiest people .
Supernova Zagreb will be the first trade centre in Croatia with a direct connection to the motorway , ten minutes from downtown Zagreb .
The Greek government plans to offer up to $ 3 billion of the so @-@ called Diaspora Bonds for sale , a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission revealed on Tuesday ( March 8th ) .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 22 / 04 / 11
Deputy Director of the institute , Abolfazl Kaheh , told the Iranian news agency IRNA on Thursday ( July 29th ) that the 1,300 @-@ page dictionary contains 50,000 words and a simplified Persian grammar .
" Change starts with Kosovo citizens , " said FER 's Valdete Idrizi .
" It would be useful for Europeans to speak with a single voice and announce a simple and detailed timetable .
He again urged Serbs in northern Kosovo to remove the barricades .
He admits there are easier ways to collect all the stickers , but he still comes to the downtown swap every day .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Kumrovec - 23 / 08 / 10 - Photos by Petar Kos
Archaeological authorities in Greece have given Oscar @-@ nominated actress and playwright Nia Vardalos permission to shoot scenes for her new film at the Acropolis .
" The government , fully responsibly , asks the Greek people to decide on the future of the country , renewing their trust and giving a second strong mandate for another four years , " the spokesman said .
Opposition MP Burim Ramadani notes " The main difference between the agreement with Kosovo and similar agreements signed with other countries is that the United States will have an important role in the establishment of Kosovo 's armed forces . "
" We have been warning the state government for months that we experience problems because of the large number of immigrants , but no one has done anything to help us , " Loznica municipality President Miroslav Vukosavljevic told SETimes .
Compromise solutions , for instance , were found regarding the integrated border management .
Purchasers will receive a copayment of around 300 euros from the government budget .
" We will continue to fulfil our responsibilities there , " Gates said after meeting with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
On April 7th 1992 , the United States was among the first nations to recognise Bosnia and Herzegovina after the country emerged from the conflict caused by the breakup of the former Yugoslavia .
Women are expected to win around 30 seats in the 550 @-@ member parliament next week . [ Getty Images ]
Cicek told the court that most of the claims in the indictment were based on misinformation or media reports .
Instead of the usual greetings , at Christmas people greet each other with " Christ is born " and " Indeed he is born " in reply .
He said that except for the post @-@ match melee , the situation in Kosovo has generally been quiet .
Tourism is a vital sector , and the country could end up with up to 1 billion euros in lost revenue compared to 2007 .
CHP leader Deniz Baykal saw it as a " threat against the republic , " while another senior member of his party , Onur Oymen , warned Tuesday that " Turkey is headed step @-@ by @-@ step towards becoming a theocratic state . "
They signed a supplement to a 2004 Memorandum of Understanding , which calls for establishing a railway transportation zone in the region .
The government of Kosovo has shown its support for Turkish investment .
Around 30 % of these children have physical or mental disabilities .
The verdict was reached by a majority of votes from judges Michele Picard from France and Pedro David from Argentina , while presiding Judge Bakone Moloto expressed the opposite opinion .
Libyan Foreign Minister Abdel @-@ Rahman Shalqam gave assurances Tuesday that Tripoli does not " mind that the Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor benefit " from the 1984 agreement between the two countries .
The Croatian market will fully integrate with the EU market after accession , allowing Croatia 's major exports -- transport equipment , machinery , textiles , chemicals and fuel - greater access to EU customers .
" We lived for seven years in very bad conditions and nobody was interested in us , " she said .
" Greece wants to solve the problem -- it is making a sincere effort in this direction , " Nimitz said in an interview with the paper .
The sentencing of two former war heroes triggers public protests in Croatia .
The government also has said it wants to move forward with abolition of the inheritance tax , as well as taxes on first home purchases .
The agreement came at the end of the Second Annual Conference of the Balkan Countries ' Chiefs of Defence , which brought together the top military officials of Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Greece , Macedonia , Montenegro , Romania and Serbia as well as host country Turkey .
" The problem with this position is that without police reform , Bosnia and Herzegovina has no prospect of European integration . "
Serbs angry over Kosovo 's declaration of independence destroyed two border checkpoints , prompting NATO forces to intervene . [ Getty Images ]
A table brimming with food on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is a ritual that has not been abandoned , even in times of crisis .
At the 2005 LA Music Awards , he won " Superstar of the Year " for his 2005 album , the title of which , " Popera , " is his chosen term for his synergy of classical and pop music .
Covic mentioned Biden 's observation that economic woes compounded the upheavals of the 1990s and the break @-@ up of the former Yugoslavia .
US Ambassador to BiH Charles English reiterated the gratitude of the US government to BiH for its contribution to Operation Iraqi Freedom and said the United States strongly supports the speedy NATO integration of BiH .
" If [ UN Security Council Resolution ] 1244 is good enough for a military presence , it should be good for a civilian mission as well , " Rupel said , in an apparent reference to Serbian and Russian claims that an EU mission to Kosovo would be illegal .
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The Nabucco project has pledges from Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to deliver 18 billion cubic m of gas a year , which amounts to almost 55 % of the pipeline 's capacity .
Greece has often been faulted over the years for lax environmental protection .
The Turkish government refrained from making any public comment on the tape .
" People are worried about whether they will keep their job , whether they will have enough money for the most basic needs .
The issues we are discussing are based on European principles , and each party is obliged to meet them to [ complete ] the road to EU integration .
Nabucco countries reiterate support for gas pipeline project
The European Commission asked the Greek government to boost measures aimed at a 25 % reduction in red tape by 2012 .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 16 / 08 / 10
Albania 's Economy Ministry and their United Arab Emirates counterparts signed an agreement in Dubai on Sunday ( January 22nd ) to strengthen economic , trade and technical co @-@ operation between the two countries .
According to Kujtim Kerveshi , an international law expert at the Kosovo Law Institute , Obama 's words " showed again the commitment of the US administration in establishing friendly relations .
" The fact that 12 members of the Turkish Army have been killed and the fact that eight have been kidnapped is something that the whole world community has condemned . "
Bulgaria officials said they would wait until there is a clear EU position on the pact before moving forward .
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" I am not the person who ordered the seizure of that book , " Erdogan said on Wednesday .
Since then , he has coached for each of his former teams .
Yet there is still a need for a rule of law mission .
The top of the government hierarchy -- especially Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- had encouraged Burkay 's return and received him with open arms .
" I would like to use my very basic rights with only my passport , [ issued by a ] country on the road to EU membership , " wrote Ozgur , a computer engineering student , on a website petition that calls for a change to the visa rule .
Its leader , former Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski , was ousted in a no @-@ confidence vote .
A new theory regarding a British legend draws many to Croatia .
Nevertheless , all agree that any solution should be one that contributes to regional stability .
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao , on the last leg of a European tour that included stops in Greece , Belgium and Italy , met with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara .
Two 17 @-@ year @-@ olds reportedly fought in the yard of Nikola Tesla Technical High School in Belgrade .
This EU @-@ mediated agreement between Serbia and Kosovo -- reached in Brussels after three days of negotations -- gives new status to Pristina in the international community , and may help pave the way for Belgrade 's accession into the EU .
The first credit registries were introduced at the end of the 18th century in the United States .
" Slovenia will try to help this candidate country to get a date , " Jansa said .
Macedonian sixth @-@ grader Veljan Mitrovski from Oyster @-@ Adams Bilingual School in Washington , DC , won first prize in a science competition for his project to save electricity by placing solar panels on traffic lights in the US capital .
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ( PACE ) adopted a resolution last week outlining the need for solutions to the political situation in northern Kosovo , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Albania .
New Moldovan government in sight
US President Barack Obama said the plan could mark " a turning point in our pursuit of global economic recovery . "
Furthermore , Stankovic allegedly " claimed " one of the women prisoners for his own use , raping her almost every night , and on one occasion raping her juvenile sister in her presence .
" It is a project that will make the KSF more beneficial for the country .
Most services of local companies are assessed in euros , and any increase in the rate leads to higher bills and bank installments .
Albania planned the Eurobond launch in April , but postponed it due to the Greek financial crises and fear of escalated debt speculation at the time .
We will only create one access way so that we can limit any debacle , " the mayor said in a statement that further infuriated NGOs .
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" That is why the decision on further staying of OHR in BiH is the most reasonable and responsible . "
Dinkic , who says Serbia has not received firm guarantees the gas pipeline would traverse its territory , also hinted at the possibility of his party withdrawing from the government over disagreements with ruling coalition partners .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 06 / 08 / 07
" He helps young soccer players there and buys equipment or whatever else the club may need . "
In a search of their homes , police recovered 37,600 euros and 145,000 denars ( equivalent to 40,000 euros ) .
OSCE condemns intimidation of BiH media
The movie " I Have to Sleep , My Angel " by Croatian director Dejan Acimovic won a prize at the Herceg Novi Festival last week in Montenegro .
" The boys found out Italy led by 1 @-@ 0 in the other game and probably gave in psychologically , " he added , referring to the game that decided the second positioned team in the group .
Last year was crucial for the implementation of the national anti @-@ corruption reform -- in 2005 , the EU imposed a special safeguard clause on Romania that permitted accession to be delayed a year if requirements in this field were not met .
No official documents exist from the former Yugoslavia about how Mihailovic met his end .
" It is a complete lie that President Branko Crvenkovski spent taxpayers ' money for personal and party gain .
The way we interpret it is deeper . "
It 's not very appropriate to do when you are a guest . "
In the 1970s , his cassettes were smuggled across borders and passed surreptitiously from hand to hand .
But he also assured that Turkish Cypriots would also benefit from the possible gas discoveries before the island unified .
To be eligible , they must meet several requirements : having a permanent residence , as well as electricity and telephone lines .
Legal reforms are insufficient , because an anti @-@ mafia law has still not been adopted , and the reforms in the judicial system have not showed successes , " Bytyci said .
Article 86 of the constitution was violated during the process of electing Pacolli , the court said .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 17 / 08 / 09
By contrast , he says " in today 's BiH there is way too much crime , corruption and unemployment .
It would be better if we had more spaces , not only in RTK , but also in other media , " she said .
SETimes : Do Haradinaj and the leader of your party support the negotiations for such a coalition ?
The administrative council at Ljubljana University decided on Wednesday ( March 25th ) to grant scholarships to some students at St. Kliment Ohridski University in Bitola , Macedonia .
" We have not reached the finish line yet , but I am confident that we will stick together and keep Kosovo on track . "
In this case , it empowers Greece to veto other members ' decisions .
More than 20,000 athletes from all over the world will join this year 's Athens Classic Marathon on Sunday ( October 31st ) . The 28th edition of the traditional race will be the culmination of a series of events marking the 2,500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon .
If Stanishev is found guilty , he could face a prison sentence of up to three years .
" Albania , Macedonia , Montenegro and other countries have small carriers which do not respond to the needs of the passengers enough , while Kosovo does not have its own carrier .
It includes 71 works by 35 Serbian artists , from the Serbian Jagodina Museum of Naive Art and private collections .
Like the others , I turn up every day with my children here [ on campus ] and ask the people to give me some money .
Serbia announces new Kosovo negotiating team
Experts are warning , however , that with gas bills already unaffordable for an increasing portion of the population , many might opt for electrical heat , which could plunge the country into an energy crisis .
The new museum is located at the base of the Acropolis and provides a direct view of the Sacred Rock . [ Greek Cultural Ministry ]
The EU aids Romania to the tune of 5 billion euros .
In collaboration with the British Council , a team of 18 trainers have themselves received training .
In 2011 , the official unemployment seems marginally better at 7.2 % .
Wednesday also marked the start of a EULEX @-@ led criminal trial in Kosovo 's ethnically divided city of Mitrovica .
According to the daily Zaman , the Erdogan administration is seeking a way to address Kurdish concerns within the unitary structure of the state .
Turkey will host the world amateur team golf championship in 2012 , the Turkish Golf Federation announced on Monday ( October 13th ) .
Hopes that the 2010 season would bring a turnaround did not bear fruit , and many countries are recording a dramatic reduction in the number of visitors .
It disclosed no names , though .
They discussed plans for the next round of discussions between Athens and Skopje , though the exact date is unclear .
Culture and society : Macedonian pop singer remembered in song
Since 1998 , when Lukoil set up shop in Bulgaria , Russia has slowly increased its presence and influence in Balkan energy markets by buying companies throughout the region .
In Belgrade , Fuele voiced support for Serbia 's EU integration , while officials assured him they would continue with the reform process and finalise co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal .
The Albanian president -- who is not elected through a direct vote -- also heads the high council of justice through which he appoints judges , grants pardons and citizenships and appoints and withdraws diplomatic representatives .
In Part 2 of this report , we look at the other significant concerns voiced by environmentalists .
" Women and men have equal rights .
" It is clear that Montenegro will not contribute to the Alliance in the same way as the US , Germany or France , but it is also certain that , in the range of its capacities , it will adequately contribute , " Vucinic told Southeast European Times .
The health ministry said it will focus on continued training of medical staff in order to improve health care nationwide .
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By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 22 / 09 / 09
Serbia 's Exit festival enjoys global appeal
Bahri took silver in the men 's 80kg category in Athens .
He says there are about 7,735 Egyptians , 650 Roma and 270 Ashkali in the area ..
An IMF mission arrived in Sofia on December 13th for a week of talks with the Bulgarian government .
According to the agreement , a Russian firm would take control of Serbian oil monopoly NIS , officials said on Tuesday ( December 11th ) . [ File ]
Experts say Monday 's catastrophe at a Bucharest maternity hospital points to a flawed healthcare system .
Beslic says he is born in BiH and considers it his country .
The PAMECA project was launched in December 2002 as a continuation of previous EU @-@ assisted efforts aimed at reinforcing the operational capacity of the Albanian police following massive civil unrest in 1997 .
He is the most important political figure to face such charges in Romania .
People are really frustrated with AKP 's policies .
Summit deal paves way for new EU treaty
Irish voters cited fears that the EU charter would undermine their country 's neutrality as one of their main objections to the document .
Experts are warning that there is a real risk of a tsunami hitting the country 's coasts .
Croatia 's CROZ d.o.o. is the third fastest @-@ growing technology company in Central Europe , according to a report by Deloitte Central Europe dubbed " Technology Fast 50 " published on Thursday ( October 23rd ) .
On November 6th , the country declared a nationwide epidemic .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) will send the Sarajevo pop @-@ rock band Regina and its song " Bistra Voda " ( Clear Water ) to represent the country at Eurovision .
The historic city sees a construction boom and a future as an international business hub .
Ramljak and Parmac are original band members . Antolos , 20 , is the newest member .
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Maria Victoria Dragus , 15 , receives the Lola award at the 2010 German Film Academy Awards on Friday ( April 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
Although the budget earmarks 8m euros for the pensions , many are skeptical .
With regard to the movie industry , in terms of hard cash and interest globalisation , American supremacy was attained long ago .
Now more than 70 % of people live in cities .
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso ( right ) and Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica hold a joint press conference Wednesday ( September 12th ) in Brussels . [ Getty Images ]
We have also noticed a lack of correlation among financed projects even within a county .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey , Iraq to boost fight against PKK
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for Kosovo , the subject of much speculation over the last several weeks , has finally been made public .
And beginning in June , Serbian banks will not allow citizens to collect wages if they have not paid taxes and mandatory social insurance .
Relieved cafe owners hope the more liberal law will bring smokers back into their establishments .
However , Sezin Oney , a journalist with the daily Taraf , tells SETimes that conservatism has a broader social and political scope in Turkey that extends beyond religion .
BiH Service for Foreigners ' Affairs Deputy Director Izet Nehum flatly denied allegations of inhuman treatment at the immigration centre .
The top five most problematic factors for doing business in Montenegro , in the business leaders ' opinion , included inadequate supply of infrastructure , access to financing , inefficient government bureaucracy , inadequately educated workforce and corruption .
Tourists enjoy the Albanian seaside at Vlore . [ Reuters ]
For example , a factory in Raca takes one year for completion and for operations to start , " Yura Corporation President Om De Jal told SETimes , adding that his company will employ 5,000 people in Serbia by the end of next year .
A controversial bill was withdrawn under the people 's pressure .
But his most popular message was his clear statement on Islam .
" Stronger co @-@ operation will be required , and the desirability for a more active role in the field may provide you , in this phase of transition , with a good opportunity to reassess the operation in light of the new realities emerging on the ground , " he said .
One CD containing the alleged coup plan , which according to the indictment was created in 2003 , refers to hospitals , NGOs and military facilities by names they did not have at that time .
Retirees could look forward to increased pensions in the year ahead , he also promised .
Deutsche Telekom is a majority owner of the Hungarian Magyar Telekom , which in turn controls a 76.53 % stake in the Montenegrin telco .
Belgrade , meanwhile , has already ordered the withdrawal of Serbian ambassadors from the United States , France and Turkey , pending the delivery of official notes of protest to the respective governments , and is expected to withdraw its ambassadors from other countries that recognise Kosovo 's independence .
Sunday night ( January 15th ) saw the worst violence in downtown Bucharest since the fall of communism , with shops vandalised and more than 30 people hospitalised .
The representatives , however , say their presence is needed in order to ensure their community has a voice .
Having won Turkish voters ' backing for a package of constitutional changes in the September 12th referendum , Ankara is now seeking to secure a permanent ceasefire with the terrorist Kurdish Workers ' Party ( PKK ) .
The five holdouts fear encouraging separatist movements within their own territories .
At the same time , Serbia must pass a bill on regulating its air quality .
And farther afield , BiH has been trying to boost its profile .
Croatia 's 2011 tourism season proved the country continues to be a hotspot . [ Reuters ]
Workers older than 55 are least affected .
In Serbia , six people have died in the last two months at a popular public lake resort in Belgrade .
He said the country would achieve swift growth by 2010 .
UNMIK also will continue working for a successful conclusion of its mission by planning an orderly transition from international administration to the institutions set up under the final status decision , Ruecker pledged .
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Puppeteers from Croatia , Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary will give 104 performances .
The sites suffered damage in an earthquake last March .
He resigned on Sunday ( May 13th ) after a debate that lasted some 12 hours .
Due to concern that Bulgaria and Romania were not entirely prepared when they joined the EU on January 1st 2007 -- especially when it came to corruption and organised crime -- a post @-@ accession " co @-@ operation and verification mechanism " was implemented to closely monitor the countries .
The question of Kosovo 's status tops the list of five topics Belgrade wants discussed on Friday , when Serbian and Kosovo Albanian leaders will hold their first face @-@ to @-@ face talks since March .
" We now see that the status process is entering its concluding phase .
In 2005 , however , the ECHR judges upheld the ban in the sample case of Leyla Sahin .
" It is a known fact that Illyrians were pirates , " she said .
Greek pharmacists swallow bitter pill
As Westin confirms , " within the IMF programme , we do have limits on external borrowing that will put a ceiling on how much the government can issue at this stage . "
The fossil , which is 58cm in length , is on exhibit at the city museum in Pernik .
Ozgur Uckan , communications expert and professor at Bilgi University , notes that online political activism is correlated with the extent of political repression that the population faces .
Chania officials say the city is proud of its modern infrastructure , which serves visitors every year .
UNMIK transfers assets to EULEX
Revising its July projections for 4.1 % global economic growth in 2008 , the IMF now expects the world economy to expand at a pace of 3.9 % this year and then at 3 % in 2009 , the lowest level since 2002 .
According to Toronto 's Globe and Mail , Albania currently accounts for only 0.1 % of tourism in Europe .
In 2006 , a funeral home in Belgrade allegedly struck a tacit agreement with employees in the Belgrade Emergency Ward , who essentially offered them leads on dying patients .
Recent arrests in Kosovo north raises new issues in Kosovo @-@ Serbia relations .
A staunch opponent of Kosovo independence , Kostunica describes the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's new proposal as a " deception " aimed at tricking Serbia into giving its consent to the province 's secession .
He called it a move towards " peace and stability in the Western Balkans . "
Veselinovic , however , admits being at the Jarinje border crossing when the clashes with KFOR took place .
Large companies would also be forgiven their unpaid tax , penalties and interest .
Analysts commented the joint initiative is a demonstration of the willingness of former Yugoslav republics to show they have turned their backs on their past and are looking at their joint Euro @-@ Atlantic future .
However , there will be no sanctions against those who did vote .
Thaci said there is a new phase in relations between Kosovo and Serbia .
Serbia 's Jelena Jankovic , former number one female tennis player in the world , won the 2008 China Open women 's singles on Sunday ( September 28th ) .
Everything that happens is a consequence of the fact that we , as a state , do not have clear goals and there is no predominant awareness among politicians that the public , whose opinion is primarily shaped by the media , is the fourth pillar of democracy .
But then @-@ Health Minister Tomica Milosavljević , who had to approve both the tender and the import of vaccines , has not been arrested .
" Volunteers know they can contribute to the workings of the civil society sector , but the country simply doesn 't want to legally regulate that , " UN Volunteers programme officer in BiH , Elizabeth Siebenmann , told SETimes .
And you do not do it over the phone , especially when the foreign affairs minister is attending a crucial EU meeting over Iran 's oil embargo , " he said .
Due to the meeting 's revised format -- in line with the so @-@ called Gymnich formula used by the EU for informal and non @-@ binding exchanges of views -- it cannot issue a formal declaration .
Among the thorny issues is property , the next topic on the agenda .
" I expect all parties to act responsibly , " Kostunica said , declining to elaborate on possible government partners .
The software will be used for the implementation of a pilot project aimed at ensuring transparency of public sector management and communication between local self @-@ government authorities and citizens .
His concerns appear to be linked to statements from the Turkish Cypriot leadership , who want any new negotiations to be based on the Annan plan .
The two countries are being urged to boost judicial reforms and strengthen their borders before they get the OK to join the EU 's visa @-@ free zone
The plan envisions opening a logistics centre in the next 18 months .
The EU co @-@ ordinator for the project , former Dutch Foreign Minister Jozias van Aartsen , was in Ankara on Thursday ( February 14th ) to ease differences with Turkey , who is also backing Iran as a supplier for Nabucco .
Additionally , other NGOs and relevant governmental agencies in the range countries , as well as international institutions such as the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research , the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) / Species Survival Commission ( SSC ) Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe Working Group and the IUCN / SSC Cat Specialist Group , are involved .
" But there is and the euro plus countries have reinforced their commitment , " Janning added .
However , Jaeger added that implementing the strategy would be " a great challenge " for the government .
It also triggers earthquakes , as pointed out in official reports of the Ohio Geological Society . "
Rajevac , nicknamed Lale , was born in the small western Serbian town of Cajetina on January 2nd 1954 .
A key part of that policy is to isolate the Islamic Republic economically in order to raise the cost its nuclear programme , with the hope that these costs will prompt officials to reconsider the merits .
The project , considered a key rival of Russia 's South Stream gas pipeline , is scheduled to be completed by 2014 .
" Five months ago I returned to Sarajevo to live with my wife and kids , but too soon I found that a normal life is not possible here , " he explained .
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A US @-@ sponsored forensics lab opened in Pristina .
He explained the estimates were made from reports that indicate an increase in the sown areas for all types of agricultural products .
Ties between Greece and Germany have grown strained in recent weeks over the latest bailout package Athens has secured .
" This sends out a message that says it is OK to discriminate against workers from Bulgaria and Romania , which may make these workers very attractive to unscrupulous employers who want scared , compliant labour who don 't complain when they are not paid the minimum wage and won 't call the authorities when they are forced to work in unsafe situations . " the British daily Independent quoted Jack Dromey , deputy general secretary of the T & G union , as saying on Tuesday .
EU diplomats warned on Wednesday ( February 17th ) that the political crisis in Albania -- a bitter boycott of parliament now in its fifth month -- must be resolved , if the country wants to remain on track for joining the EU .
Austria will extradite the main suspect , Rafael Sandor , to Hungary .
Vantu , owner of the Realitatea TV , was arrested late Wednesday along with aide Ion Ilie .
Do you think those are hints at Pristina 's attempts to take control of the north , and what steps is the government taking to stabilise that part of Kosovo ?
Police defused the device , preventing an explosion .
Thousands of Turks visit Mustafa Kemal Ataturk 's mausoleum in Ankara in February to protest against lifting the ban on Islamic headscarves in universities . [ Getty Images ]
On.net is the second fixed @-@ line phone operator in Macedonia , following Hungarian @-@ owned Macedonian Telecommunications ( MT ) .
Most structural conditions were also met , with important progress in the financial sector .
" The elimination of this material reduces the risk that it could be stolen by terrorists and highlights Serbia 's commitment to global nuclear non @-@ proliferation efforts . "
Meanwhile , the deputy leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo , Fatmir Limaj , was also issued an arrest warrant and has been in communication with prosecutors , the EU justice mission said .
Wrestler Murat Ramazanov , archer Sasho Nestorovski and kayaker Atanas Nikolovski are among the seven athletes representing the country , which will participate in its fifth Olympics since gaining independence in 1991 .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) leader Vojislav Kostunica said that the DSS and Serbian Progressive Party ( SNS ) have failed to agree on proposed constitutional amendments .
A day later , Fried was in Pristina to meet with Kosovo leaders and members of the negotiating team .
Tourists also get a taste of traditional cuisine , including stuffed paprika , mashed potatoes , goulash and homemade brandy .
" The ISG urges Serbia to ... withdraw its police , security , and other state presences , and support efforts by international actors and the institutions of Kosovo to promote the rule of law , " the group said .
Prior to the break @-@ up , the Yugoslav government issued a law restricting foreign currency bank withdrawals .
" The ideal solution would be to have the Kosovo Air Navigation Services assume control of Kosovo high air space tomorrow , " says Dritan Gjonbalaj . [ Reuters ]
RSF attributed the decline mainly to " the frensied proliferation of lawsuits , incarcerations , and court sentencing targeting journalists . "
The two @-@ year project should help Kosovo aviation implement EU safety standards .
It is standard for Bosnian prisoners on good behaviour to be granted a short leave annually , as long as they have served at least two @-@ thirds of their sentence .
Also this week : the Office of the High Representative criticises a planned 22 % increase in public sector salaries , plus other elements of a new budget law in FBiH
He stressed that he was not representing any official UNMIK stance .
We also try to comfort them and build their hope , saying next Christmas is going to be better , " Selimaj says , adding that people are grateful for the encouragement .
" President Aliyev 's ' no ' to lifting visa requirements frustrates Turkey 's present ' zero problems with neighbours ' foreign policy outreach , " US @-@ based Foreign Policy Research Institute senior fellow Gerald Robbins said .
The four @-@ day show in late November in the BiH capital drew several thousand people .
Meanwhile , Bulgargaz briefly halted supplies to several municipal heating companies that owed money to it .
If you improve your game then the results and rankings take care of themselves .
The two prime ministers re @-@ confirmed their determination to promote bilateral co @-@ operation in all fields , especially economic and trade exchanges and increased Belgian investments in Albania .
People are going to think long and hard before donating their hard @-@ won income , Trebjesanin says .
Boris Tadic 's presence on the May 6th ballot may help other Democratic Party candidates in parliamentary and municipal elections . [ Reuters ]
Because the state already has these documents , the new reform proposal would eliminate unnecessary queues .
The groups also operate in southern Serbia , where they have staged organised attacks aimed at encouraging turmoil .
Turkey has already made significant contributions , especially in the area of infrastructure , Guven added .
The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani said he will secure political support for Qatari investments in Macedonia .
The agreement stipulates the Council 's financial demands for license and fees from A1 in the amount of 40,000 euros will be satisfied from the station 's demands from SDSM for its election ads .
Republika Srpska 's main telecom operator , Telekom Srpske , posted a net profit of 14m euros in the first quarter of the year .
Plans to build a Museum of Funerary Art in 2008 never materialised .
It will enable trains to run at 160km / h .
Christofias complained that " Turkey , which violates international law and the human rights of the Cypriot people , was elected " [ to the council ] .
The very first sentence in its constitution states that Montenegro " is a civil , democratic and ecological state . "
Greece , a NATO member since 1952 , has threatened to block its northern neighbour 's membership bid unless it changes its name .
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Koc Holding is one of the 500 biggest companies in the world .
However , the trickiest issue could be amending the Electoral Code and getting approval from parliament .
The parties are always coming with promises , and leaving us in poverty every time . "
According to the Special Prosecutor for Organised Crime , Miljko Radisavljevic , they used about 20m euros gained from the sale of cocaine to obtain bank guarantees , which were then used for the privatisation of publicly @-@ owned companies .
Business : Romanian leu is best performing currency worldwide
In his speech , Josipovic urged Bosnian Croats , who are pushing for their own entity within BiH , to abandon that idea .
However , authoritarian governments in the south Mediterranean have shown little interest so far in political and economic reforms -- they have , in fact , avoided close co @-@ operation .
His two rivals , Davorko Vidovic and Dragan Kovacevic , won 11 % and 9 % , respectively .
Hrant Dink , killed over his views on the mass killings of Armenians during World War I , was buried on Tuesday .
" When I went to the police to report my husband they told me ' this is life .
This huge quantity is waiting for new technological investments .
Their focus was Kosovo , with Stig Moeller hailing Serbia 's decision to participate in Vienna talks aimed at discussing differences in UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's future status proposal .
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Thaci : Kosovo is an independent and sovereign state and it is not nobody 's land .
Albanian forces are also serving with NATO . Troops are stationed in Afghanistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina , and have also served in Iraq .
Should Papandreou lose the leadership post , it would represent a major break with dynasty politics in Greece .
According to blogger Ragip Duran , there is no difference between the AKP government 's Kurdish policy , which he accuses of being " Islamist @-@ Kemalist , " and prior government attempts to solve the Kurdish problem .
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Turkey 's involvement in Kosovo has been greeted with deep distrust by Kosovo 's ethnic Serbs . [ Reuters ]
What can you tell us about these experiences ?
The most intractable issue is governance , with the Greek Cypriots wanting a unitary state and the Turkish Cypriots preferring a two @-@ nation confederation .
" Interviews will be ongoing ; documentation will be looked into . "
Kosovo elections an overall success
As a result , many parties say they refuse to accept the results .
" The main problems continue to be in acquiring construction permits , protecting investors , starting a business , enforcing contracts and trading across borders , " Balkan Policy Institute Executive Director Seb Bytyci told SETimes .
An industrial recovery can occur only by changing the economic system , " he said .
Between March 23rd and 25th , Sofia hosted a third meeting of the Council of Culture Ministers from Southeast Europe .
Serbian Minister of Agriculture , Forestry and Waters Slobodan Milosavljevic said his country is especially interested in sustainable management and water quality of the river .
A 500 billion @-@ euro rescue fund would address the debt crisis . [ Reuters ]
Radunovic added that Montenegro is open to co @-@ operating in a similar manner with other regional police forces .
While the exact intention of the suspects remains unclear -- and the military appears to be ceding authority to the government -- news reports are focused on the political fallout .
" Since 2004 the country has steadily moved ahead .
Teammate Buse Dilara Gunaydin failed to make it through the women 's 200m breaststroke qualifier -- she finished 32nd , with 2 : 31.86 .
Marija Serifovic ( centre ) of Serbia celebrates with her group after winning the finals in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday ( May 12th ) in Helsinki , Finland . [ Getty Images ]
A simulated anti @-@ terror operation involving troops from the three countries was conducted .
There are some signs for the better ; the Helios solar project -- which aims to harness the more than 300 days of sun per year in the country and export 10 gigawatts of solar power by 2020 --could bring in 15 billion euros ; exports reached a record of more than 22 billion euros in 2011 , and the trade deficit has been halved to less than 10 % of GDP .
While acknowledging the potential menace posed by far @-@ right extremist groups in Europe , Wainwright noted also that the threat of Islamist terrorism remains in the Old Continent .
Viewer ratings peaked , 39.1 % , at midnight when the winning song was announced .
Any future changes to the constitution require approval from two @-@ thirds of assembly members as well as two @-@ thirds of the members who represent non @-@ majority communities .
Seeking redress from the RS Constitutional Court , the Bosniak Caucus filed suit on Wednesday ( January 12th ) .
Zeljko Strizic , a coffee shop owner on the coast , says that with the new amendment , his business has a future .
" This is a kind of terrorism , " Mikhel Tammet , head of Estonia 's cyberdefence co @-@ ordination committee , was quoted as saying .
Albania , as never before , needs overall help to overcome this hard situation , " Thaci said , adding that logistics and medical units from Kosovo will also be sent .
Also in news this week : Turkish scientists discover the world 's oldest temple .
The Democratic Party ( DP ) , led by Serbian President Boris Tadic , hailed the Albanians ' decision .
SETimes : What does the intervention of police in northern Kosovo mean ?
While stimulation of foreign investment and domestic production are seen as two alternatives for reducing the trade deficit , the lack of a trade agreement with the EU hampers potential export growth with the Union .
The office of the president has refuted any association between Basescu and Popoviciu .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 24 / 07 / 07
" The Hungarians brought in Siemens , Nokia , Electrolux , while we sold our companies to local or foreign tycoons , who then robbed and closed them , " Popovic said .
That was the date when hundreds of thousands of demonstrators stormed state institutions and toppled Slobodan Milosevic 's regime -- of which the Radicals were part .
Civic groups were also taken aback .
It also pointed to the national shortage of prosecutors , noting that the government has filled vacancies without a mechanism that would ensure proper professional qualifications .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer met with Kosovo leaders Tuesday in a bid to clear the way for full deployment of EULEX .
We can not underestimate the risks that could arise from the eventual decision , " Crvenkovski said .
This is because Serbia has not demonstrated full co @-@ operation with The Hague war crimes tribunal , Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen said on Wednesday ( October 28th ) in Luxembourg .
The Ahtisaari plan is a " historic document " that sets the stage for a " stable , prosperous and multiethnic Kosovo , " Wisner said on Tuesday , calling for a swift conclusion to the process .
Meanwhile , the ultranationalist Ataka ( Attack ) party stands to win between 8 % and 11 % of the vote , earning it one seat .
" What is important now is to get to the fundamentals of this development , how we will handle matters , what our tactics will be , so that we are able to implement the aims of a solution , " the spokesman , Stefanos Stefanou , told the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation .
The case is under investigation by police and other governmental agencies .
An exhibition on the life and work of Delta , one of Greece 's most famous female authors , marked the occasion .
Banja Luka @-@ based political analyst Tanja Topic says the whole referendum story is " senseless , " pointing out that every country , including BiH , should have a State Court and Prosecutor 's Office .
Today , when professors are teaching 300 or 400 students [ in a class ] , it is physically impossible to withstand .
Croatia 's elections , final countdown for HDZ ?
EC may compensate Bulgaria for closing nuclear reactors
The IMF Executive Board said on February 27th that it has concluded the 2006 Article IV consultation with Croatia , as a last step to finalising the $ 141.3 m stand @-@ by programme , which expired last year .
So far , HDZ 1990 and the Croatian Party of Rights , which are in a coalition , have said they will accept Komsic as the legally elected Croat member of the presidency if he serves Croatian interests .
Serbian Minister of Economy Mladjan Dinkic and Turkish Social Security Minister Omer Dincer signed several agreements on economic and infrastructure co @-@ operation Monday ( October 26th ) in Belgrade .
Unlike often sterile hospital environments , the House is decorated with pictures and drawings , and filled with toys .
He is also a programme director at the International Institute for Security -- an NGO staffed by international security and defence experts .
Serbia already has passed a law classifying Montenegrin citizens as foreigners .
He noted specifically that the Turkish @-@ Azeri deal " opens the way for securing supplies " for projects included in the EU @-@ backed Southern Corridor energy initiative -- the Nabucco gas pipeline , the Italy @-@ Turkey @-@ Greece Interconnector ( ITGI ) and the Trans @-@ Adriatic Pipeline ( TAP ) .
Croatian company Adria Sol launched the biggest solar power plant ever built in the country on Monday ( March 19th ) .
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" Tomorrow , I may tell these 100,000 to go back to their country , if it becomes necessary , because they are not my citizens .
" Crisis " implies threats and risks ; I am sure you agree that elections are a means of people organising themselves democratically , I cannot see any crisis in this .
Analysts say the government must continue the trend of cutting cost in the coming years , but also of economic growth -- if Croatia is to avoid a Greek scenario .
She was nominated to EU commissioner post about three weeks ago , after Bulgaria 's original candidate , Rumiana Jeleva , withdrew her candidacy amid allegations concerning personal integrity and competence .
Konjanovski said the Macedonia @-@ NATO partnership has now been raised to a higher level , one significant to the stability and security of the entire region .
He met with Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli in Brussels on Wednesday ( November 29th ) .
Kosor also said there will be no cuts in wages , pensions and social benefits .
New Democracy leader Imer Selmani closely follows Frckovski with a projected 12.6 % .
Eco Movement leader Xhemal Mato told SETimes the central problem is that the authorities don 't take air pollution monitoring figures seriously .
Despite favourable natural resources and conditions , Montenegro will need a lot of investment in technology and organisation as well as in increases in production in order for this sector to become more competitive .
" I have had the special privilege to have President Mesic as a personal friend and closely co @-@ operate with him in a very important period for our country , " said Sejdiu .
Excess amounts of weaponry and ammunition -- which have posed a significant public hazard and proliferation risk -- are being cut back .
An emerging scandal at Belgrade 's Oncology Institute is testing public confidence in the health care system .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( left ) and Greek counterpart George Papandreou discussed bilateral relations . [ Alexandros Beltes / SETimes ]
Talks focused on EU enlargement issues , the situation in the Balkans and Turkish @-@ EU ties .
At the initiative of the EU , the Stability Pact was established in June 1999 with the goal of strengthening Southeast European ( SEE ) countries ' efforts in promoting peace , democracy and economic prosperity in the wake of the Kosovo conflict .
" Now we can recommend the opening of negotiations for membership , " said Rehn .
They are not mass produced , " Transport and Communications Ministry spokesperson Dragan Simonovski told SETimes .
The coalition led by the Socialist Party of Serbia has launched talks with the pro @-@ European bloc headed by Serbian President Boris Tadic .
Earlier this month , Greece 's Development Minister Christos Folias told the local press that relations between Greece and the United States had not been strained by the signing of the South Stream agreement .
In 2011 , 3.5 million Serbian citizens crossed the common border with Macedonia .
A Macedonian parliament delegation , led by Speaker Trajko Veljanovski , participated in the opening of the Shanghai Expo 2010 on Saturday ( May 1st ) and Sunday in China .
The Croatian company Bio Adria announced on Tuesday ( February 26th ) plans to build the biggest bio @-@ diesel plant in the country .
The country has some of the most beautiful arts and culture I have seen in Europe .
Jansa , whose country will take over the rotating EU presidency from Portugal on January 1st , suggested that Slovenia would support any proposal aimed at providing incentives to Serbia on its EU accession path .
The meeting yielded no conclusions , but a few countries -- including the United States , the Netherlands , Slovenia and Turkey -- acknowledged that the three countries of the so @-@ called Adriatic Charter have largely met the conditions for membership .
This week , Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic and two other cabinet members from his G17 Plus stepped down after a public quarrel with Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic .
Hypermnesia by Selma Spahić received the IATC Jury award . [ MESS ]
Turkey 's Kusadasi , Antalya and Marmaris resorts , the Greek islands and Spain 's Costa Brava , Costa Blanca , Costa del Sol and Balearian and the Canary Islands have emerged as top foreign destinations .
" I stressed that there is a lot of anxiety and tension and people need and deserve clarity on status and also on the status process , " he told reporters in Pristina .
The case was closely followed by the European Commission , which didn 't comment on the outcome , but stressed that the process is going to be part of its next progress report on Albania .
While some downplayed the significance of the chapter that was opened Wednesday , Moratinos reassured Turkey that it is an important move forward on its EU integration path .
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Citizens will be able to learn the names of secret police collaborators who followed them , and will also be able to request the destruction of their files and be present to witness it .
Out of 101 participating journalists in the poll , 47 described media freedom as " bad , " 13 " very bad " and 38 " good . "
" Decreasing our debt by $ 240m moves us from the list of average @-@ indebted countries and ranks us as a low @-@ indebted country , " Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski noted .
The current KPC has many members from minority communities and its successor will be no different , Selimi says , adding that in time Serbs will become aware that it is in their interest to be part of the KSF .
As an example of the region 's economic dynamism , Berisha cited Albania 's Free Trade Agreement with Turkey , signed four years ago .
" [ The visit ] reflects Croatia 's pending EU accession , as well as the possibility of the whole region , primarily Serbia , staying on the path of European integration , " he said .
The youngest audience will have the opportunity to see six plays .
Of all parties , it said , Milorad Dodik 's SNSD and Haris Silajdzic 's Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina outspent the others during the first 15 days of campaigning .
The honoured writer at the book fair was the well @-@ known Turkish author Ferit Edgu .
The European Commission welcomed the news as an historic step in the right direction .
" I believe that in 2010 an ambitious goal will be achieved : Montenegro will obtain candidate status , which will mark the beginning of negotiations with the European Commission on membership , " Djukanovic said .
The Jewish population is said to be just over 1,000 .
The government offered favorable stock purchase credits at a low share cost of about 5,500 euros per package .
They also interrupt the flow , the pipeline is not secure , prone to explosions , and subject to PKK attacks all year long , " he said . "
Blaga said his decision was matter of honour .
Fitch Ratings expects that Romania 's economy will contract by 1 % in 2010 , potentially pushing its budget deficit to around 7.5 % of GDP .
The country 's GDP last quarter reached 12.51 billion euros .
Phon van den Biesen , the chief representative for BiH in the proceedings , said he was not unhappy with the verdict .
If one does not have strong institutions and control mechanisms , they will be devoured by organised crime .
I was glad to see the decisiveness of Tadic , to firmly and systematically confront this serious problem .
The government fell because the MPs didn 't want to lose their pensions and privileges , " said Boc , referring to a recent project that would reduce preferential pensions and salaries to cut public spending .
" We needed two large companies , comparable to the regional companies in terms of size and structure of energy output , " said Videanu .
Now Montenegro has issued an arrest warrant for all three .
Still , it sounds powerful , which gives hope for a good position for us in the finals . "
Clinton said Washington backs the Greek government 's response to the fiscal crisis .
But that premise is hardly feasible today .
So far , only 2,200kg have been relocated , enough material to produce over 85 nuclear bombs .
BH Airlines currently leases two ATR 72 airliners , with scheduled service to Switzerland , Turkey and Macedonia from Sarajevo , Banja Luka and Mostar .
" The audit received information that the total [ entity ] deficit is some 560m euros , after adding up the budget users and funds deficit , " confirmed Ceko .
An organ sale price was no more than 14,000 euros , but the purchase price ranged from 80,000 to 100,000 euros .
Also , it creates better conditions for access to international incentive funds .
Together , democratic parties in Serbia have enough votes to form a new government -- if they can overcome their quarrels .
" The government has used the budget to punish municipalities in which Thaci 's Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) is not running , " economist Liridona Konushefci told SETimes .
Meanwhile , far @-@ right opposition leaders have called on the government to declare an end to " Kurdish opening " and send troops to Diyarbakir and even Kandil , the PKK base in northern Iraq .
Bulgarian drumming duo Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankoulov came in fifth with 157 points for their folk @-@ based piece , " Water . "
The party alone cannot be blamed for the declining interest in the EU .
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Armed with a warrant , police arrested the trio on May 22nd and searched their homes , finding mobile phones , SIM cards for mobile phones and a computer .
" We need to know where we are headed and the Greeks need to tell us where they want to go ... everything must be done to prevent one euro member unlatching itself from the chain , but if that were the wish of the Greeks ... then we can not force them to their happiness . "
Joubert has taken residence there and established the Adventurous Tourism Association to advocate BiH tourism .
Serbian basketball legend Aleksandar Djordjevic is also supporting the cause .
Turkey 's new foreign minister and chief EU negotiator insists that Ankara will continue with reforms in preparation for the day when the bloc is ready to admit his country .
Turnout , at 37.5 % , was below the European average but higher than the 29 % recorded in Bulgaria 's last EP vote , in 2007 .
Many young people in Kosovo can only dream about playing sports at an international level .
In the final vote Wednesday , 53 members of the ruling PASOK party supported the bill and 46 members of opposition parties voted against it .
Kosovo citizens who enter Serbia pay 105 euros in insurance per passenger car per month , while trucks and buses pay 236 euros monthly .
Croatian journalists face ICTY charges
" We will discuss bilateral relations , as well as the partnership between Romania and Italy , from a European perspective , " Comanescu told journalists before his departure for Rome .
The Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) is calling for a tougher policy regarding the EU -- it does not want the SAA to be signed if the EU deploys that mission to Kosovo , without prior UN approval .
The finals of the competition will be held in Adelaide on October 8th @-@ 13th .
The new declaration , covering all crimes against Serbs committed during the wars of the 1990s , is due for adoption in June .
Commission Chairman Miodrag Jandric said the RS market would be the first in the region to make e @-@ trading services for brokers compulsory .
The rare find offers valuable information about daily life 6,000 years ago , the Greek culture ministry said , noting such information includes insights into the period 's architecture .
Spain is one of five EU member nations that have not recognised the independence of Kosovo since that country seceded from Serbia in 2008 .
According to him , there will be less revenue to fund pensions and salaries of employees working in state institutions .
Topalli thanked him for the EC 's support and promised that Albania would continue pro @-@ EU reforms .
" Turkey is a country that has a particular economic , regional and global role , and the Republic of Kosovo is a very attractive market for Turkish investment .
An analyst with the Institute for Democracy says Macedonia is likely to see " new big coalitions . "
" The original idea was to have a rock music school for youth on both sides , in the basement of the cultural centre at the foot of the bridge , but the security situation never allowed this to happen , " Musicians without Borders regional representative and school founder Wendy Hassler @-@ Forest told SETimes .
Although he is still largely unknown to the wider public , theatre experts already consider Petar Mihajlovic to be one of the most talented young Serbian playwrights .
" The EU agenda is an internal reform agenda .
Analyst Zef Preci said the report demonstrates the problems Albania faces when it comes to building the institutions of a free market economy and the defining role of internal factors in the process .
This was the sixth IT fair in Kosovo organised by the Ministry of Transport , Post and Telecommunications .
The recent break up of the ruling coalition , which prompted these snap elections , meant less to the public than to those in power , Kurti says .
The Church of the Congregation in Sarajevo is one of the oldest Orthodox religious sites in the country . [ Getty Images ]
Thousands welcomed the new star Sunday at a homecoming celebration in Hanover .
Citizens ' expectations differ as to what the EU leaders ' decision will be .
" Around 690,000 workers in effect support the 530,000 unemployed and 550,000 retirees , " economist Predrag Simic told SETimes , warning that the situation could be even worse in 2012 .
A rally in Kosovo 's divided north turned violent Monday after Serbs tried to break through a police cordon .
In a news release , the bureau noted that such accreditations would affect a range of activities including " the quality of environmental protection , general technical safety , a smooth exchange of goods and services , and proceedings before administrative and judicial authorities . "
The government lacks a strategy to address the needs of the labour market through higher education , he adds .
" There is an open possibility of the current prime minister forming an alliance with the New Kosovo Alliance , and probably with the minority parties .
Kosovo preparing for the end of supervised independence
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International troops in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) searched the homes of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic 's sister and sister @-@ in @-@ law early Tuesday ( February 10th ) as part of a new action against the top war crimes fugitive 's support network .
EU security chief Javier Solana met with Montenegrin Prime Minister Zeljko Sturanovic in Brussels on March 7th .
Croatia is expected to join the EU as its 28th member in 2012 .
Croatia hopes to wrap up its accession negotiations next year and enter the bloc as its 28th member in 2011 .
Germany favours the unblocking of Serbia 's interim trade agreement with the EU and will talk to European partners that still oppose it , Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday ( November 16th ) after talks with Serbian President Boris Tadic .
The opposition slammed the VAT increase , which they labelled as " insufficient , inefficient and burdening . "
The Albanian side of the tunnel is expected to reopen in March .
In order to control tax evasion , the Albanian government should generally build business @-@ friendly policies , abolish repressive practices against business and fiscal arbitrariness ; free business from the so @-@ called wages and reference prices -- which in effect harm the firm 's internal processes and distort competition ; increase co @-@ operation between different state agencies and increase the capacity and professionalism of customs and tax administration .
" The EU would welcome a real partnership with Russia , but you [ need ] two to tango . "
" I cannot say the same for the governments of the member countries , where there may be a risk of the issue . "
The OSCE estimates there were 12,551 Serbs in Pristina in 2005 but that number has likely dropped since a new Serb @-@ dominated Gracanica municipality -- formerly part of Pristina -- was formed in 2009 .
Serbian workers are not the cheapest , but investors say that they -- due to the high level of technical competence -- are a " best @-@ buy " in the region .
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January -- The bodies of 45 ethnic Albanians are discovered in the village of Racak .
" We can 't keep this going on without the risk of losing the aircraft that are abroad . "
" We will continue to buy [ electricity ] .
More than 400m euros were spent by July 2009 , when Borisov 's centre @-@ right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) came to power after winning parliamentary elections held earlier that month .
Bosnian media reports that Humanitarian Law Centre ( HLC ) Director Natasa Kandic resigned from RECOM after spending 2.5m euros without being accountable to donors , has caused a stir .
Reforming BiH 's police system is a key condition required by the EU . [ Getty Images ]
Following a Sarajevo court 's decision last month to charge the prime minister with abuse of power over an illegal real estate deal dating back to 2000 and launch several other fraud and criminal investigations against him , Tihic repeatedly called for his resignation .
The agreement should encourage respective air transport companies to set innovative and competitive prices and to guarantee safer transport .
Plamadeala died in 2005 .
" Candidate status has been delayed artificially due to an unconstructive political agenda of the opposition , which most Albanian citizens would wish has now come to an end , " he told SETimes .
What with the empty stadium seats and organisational problems -- not to mention the highly unpredictable Jabulani ball -- this Cup has had its shortcomings .
One of the countries that may be potentially affected is neighbouring Macedonia , characterised by a mid @-@ level credit rating .
" It 's up to the Serbs to accept the reality of the new state .
" As in previous rounds of enlargement , the Bucharest decision will ultimately be a political one.And there is a clear role , and indeed a responsibility , for you Parliamentarians in that process , " he told the representatives .
The positions of Greece related to this name dispute fall outside democratic principles and therefore hinder a [ solution ] .
However , while November 17th hewed to a Marxist @-@ Leninist programme , outlined by its leader Alexandros Giotopoulos , the new breed of terrorists appear to have no coherent ideology .
Since the country is in an election season - with a presidential vote in May and a general election in November - the climate may not be right for a substantial change in the law , political analysts warn .
A black comedy that addresses the bloody history of the Yugoslav conflict is finding audiences in Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia and Croatia , and is being hailed for its message of peace among bitter enemies .
Talks focused on the internal market in the EU and building a civil society in Serbia .
UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari has said he will submit his proposals for a solution -- originally expected this year -- after Serbia holds parliamentary elections on January 21st .
There is room for panic , and the government should strive to lower inflation , " Macedonian University economics professor Zoran Ivanovski said .
I will wait to see how the consumers react and then I will decide to sell Serbian products or not , " says Gjonaj .
The wildcats , which can reach a height of 65cm and weight of 25kg , prey mainly on roe deer and hares .
Minority parties , which have announced their support for a democratic cabinet , will have some seven or eight seats .
He , however , believes tensions will not deepen because it is not in the interest of either side to be identified by the EU as a state refusing to build good relations with its neighbours .
Medical authorities in Greece are on high alert over the appearance of a dangerous mosquito species , the Asian Tiger , SKAI reported on March 20th .
Local media interpreted the separate encounters as evidence of a rift between the president and prime minister on some matters .
Buildings and monasteries near the area were quickly evacuated , and residents took decisive action with hoses , buckets of water and even tree branches .
Eruygur and Tolon are the first high @-@ ranking generals to be arrested in Turkish history .
Work continues in the kiosks and small wooden shops until the sun sets behind the mountains .
In his final speech to lawmakers before his mandate ends , Schwarz @-@ Schilling said BiH is in a serious political crisis because of lack of progress in reforms , a growing lack of confidence in politicians , and negative rhetoric from public figures .
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" I am optimistic about the future of Turkish democracy .
Another extreme case of illegal construction is " Miriste , " where a building in Budva was constructed on land owned by controversial businessman Branislav Micunovic , a close friend of Djukanovic 's .
" Rather , it should ... resolve to maintain the office " until BiH fulfils all requirements for a transition from the OHR to an EU Special Representative ( EUSR ) .
Buckovski , now an SDSM deputy , says he is the victim of a political witchhunt , and has denied the charges against him .
Bloggers couldn 't resist comment , much of it sardonic .
Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates have signed several agreements to boost economic co @-@ operation .
In all , 200 free internet cafes will be opened throughout the country , with 50 already in operation .
The organisation aims to boost regional co @-@ operation in book distribution .
Some of our success projects are : United Colors of Benetton -- Italy , 43m euros , 2,700 employees ; Bosch -- Germany , 71m euros , 620 employees ; and Yura -- South Korea , 15m euros , 1,500 employees , " said Minister of Economy and Regional Development Nebojsa Ciric .
NATO spokesman James Appathurai said on Monday that Russia had not notified the Alliance about its threat of cancelling the May 7th meeting and that there are no plans to call off the exercises in Georgia .
Lawmakers got a little bit more than they bargained for in amending Kosovo 's broadcasting law .
The project was implemented by the Interior Ministry and local authorities , with the assistance of the OSCE Presence in Albania and the EU .
Members expect the president to ensure the council 's proper function by establishing the work agenda and organising meetings .
" We see this hesitation of the markets reflecting the prices of the new bonds [ that were issued after the PSI ] .
Puljic also sent a traditional Easter message from the Sarajevo Seminary .
Experts warn it is hindering progress and must be reconsidered as the country moves towards EU accession .
This is only one of the problems facing the country 's tourist industry , said a report posted on Germany 's Deutsche Welle website Sunday ( August 12th ) .
At one point , there was talk of three nuclear plants with a total capacity of 5,000mw , but the plans have been scaled back .
They also discussed the situation in BiH and the region , stressing the importance of the October 3rd general and presidential elections .
Launching of the project was marked at a ceremony attended by Macedonia 's prime minister , Nikola Gruevski .
" The wars in the former Yugoslavia not only did not stop the co @-@ operation and co @-@ ordination of the criminal activity in the region , but in fact , the armed conflicts between the nations have served as inciters of this activity , " Peka told SETimes .
The Serbian parliament is expected to adopt a new resolution describing Kosovo and EU integration as the country 's top priorities , while potentially setting the stage for further alienation from the West .
One year ago on that date , he performed what turned out to be his last concert ; he died 11 days later in a car accident that stunned the Balkans .
" We gathered a lot of evidence , including witness testimonies , and discovered the identities of certain victims . "
We will enter the coming local elections not for those who will be put at the head of a commune or municipality , but to remove Berisha from the head of Albania , so that Albania can finally raise its head , " Rama told supporters in Pogradec on Tuesday .
Stressing the need to convince markets that the appropriate steps are being taken to resolve the crisis , he called for a " rapid reassessment " of all aspects of the Eurozone 's rescue fund .
Personal data is now better protected .
The United States and the majority of EU member nations have signalled their readiness to recognise an independent Kosovo even a without UN endorsement .
Matei : First , medical assistance .
Top Serbian officials have called for amendments to the Kumanovo Agreement -- which officials of former Yugoslavia and NATO signed on June 9th 1999 to end NATO action in Serbia during the Kosovo conflict .
Energy ministers of six European countries and the EU 's Energy Commissioner are expected to gather in Turkey on Wednesday ( June 8th ) to sign a support agreement for the Nabucco pipeline project , intended to bring gas from Asia to Europe and reduce energy dependence on Russia .
More than 100 nations recognise it as " Republic of Macedonia . "
" We will roll up our sleeves and work hard so that our island is reunified .
This contribution will gradually increase to 6 % by 2015 , and the current 9.5 % social security contribution to the state system will diminish accordingly .
" The festival has fully met our expectations , " said festival Director Dragan Zlatovic .
The disease is in an advanced stage for 430,000 patients .
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Ankara strongly opposes calling the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915 " genocide . "
ATHENS , Greece -- EU President Herman van Rompuy supported Greece 's efforts to overcome its financial crisis Tuesday ( April 12th ) and urged the government to continue with necessary reforms .
" After many meetings that have taken place to date ... we are encouraged by the important progress we have made so far , " Christofias and Talat said in a joint statement Tuesday .
Members of the tripartite BiH presidency held a ceremonial conference dedicated to the day .
Turkey also plans to open trade centres in Beijing , Riyadh , Jeddah , Moscow and Bucharest , according to Tuzmen .
The Turkish government plans to establish a network of high @-@ speed train connections across the country , Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim said on Monday ( January 5th ) , adding high @-@ speed trains will begin test runs by the end of February .
The move was in response to complaints from the Catholic Church , which warned that consumerism was taking over peoples ' lives and undermining religion .
Kosovo , however , needs to fulfill other criteria before that becomes a reality .
" I indicated to the prime minister how important it is to resolve the issue of Iran 's nuclear capacity in a way that allows Iran to pursue peaceful nuclear energy but provides assurances that it will abide by international rules and norms , " Obama said after his meeting with Erdogan .
The first award for the most impressive event -- given by UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union -- went to the Romanian Society for Meteors and Astronomy for its " Galilean Nights in Targoviste . "
Serbia 's unemployment rate decreased to 18.1 % in 2007 from 20.9 % year on year in 2006 , according to the Statistical Office of Serbia on Tuesday ( February 26th ) .
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At the meeting Wednesday , Sutanovac said Serbia favours a peaceful solution to the Kosovo issue .
Ergenekon probe polarises Turkish society
Bosnians take advantage of international media exposure regarding opportunities for adventure tourism to advance their economy and improve the country 's image .
Unlike the president of the EU , the council president does not take the initiative in debates .
Despite this , hundreds of Bulgartabac workers staged several protests shortly after the deal was announced in early September , arguing the competition for Bulgartabac 's sale was manipulated in favour of BT Invest , which was the only remaining candidate .
A caption reading " Hacked by Karan " appeared instead of the internet page of the institution , along with messages to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan denouncing appointment of thousands of religious school graduates .
An Italian air carrier eyes regular flights from Serbia .
Serbian Culture Minister Nebojsa Bradic and his Bosnian Serb counterpart , Anton Kasipovic , signed on Saturday ( May 15th ) a memorandum on cultural co @-@ operation between their ministries through 2012 .
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But the CEC has now decided to count ballots which voters inadvertently placed in the wrong boxes -- a move which could result in Basha taking the lead .
Mostly , the children are local Roma and Albanian children who subsist in poverty , but the number of Roma from Albania is on the rise .
He also wished Romanians well in the presidential campaign that kicked off the following day , and said he was envious it lasted only 30 days , unlike in the United States .
Turkey has reacted mildly to previous reports , but this one drew a strong response from Ankara .
In an interview with the Belgrade @-@ based daily Vecernje Novosti , Verhagen said there hasn 't been much progress in meeting commitments to the tribunal , particularly arresting remaining fugitives Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
The 17th International Ethnological Film Festival began at the Ethnographical Museum in Belgrade on Monday ( November 10th ) .
German development bank Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau announced on April 4th that it is lending 17.5m euros to six Serbian cities to improve their water supplies and sewage systems .
The AKP , meanwhile , is strongly backing the latest investigations -- in part , analysts say , because it hopes to gain the support of Kurdish voters during the upcoming local elections .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Italian counterpart , Silvio Berlusconi , will co @-@ chair an intergovernmental summit .
In a motion published on Wednesday ( January 28th ) , former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic argued that his indictment should be further amended . [ Getty Images ]
He said that while South Africa is far from BiH , both countries ' people are united in the global struggle for peace .
Albania and Russia signed an agreement Friday ( August 26th ) to co @-@ operate in the fight against drug smugglers .
The state prosecutor 's office has its work cut out for it .
However , the plethora of different Alevi groups do not agree on the correct way to go about this .
Two airmen were killed in an attack on a US Army bus in Frankfurt on Wednesday ( March 2nd ) . [ Reuters ]
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu ( left ) meets with the head of the NTC , Mustafa Abdel Jalil , in Benghazi on Tuesday ( August 23rd ) . [ Reuters ]
Its own boat , the Mavi Marmara , was boarded and fired on by Israeli soldiers , who killed nine people , including IHH activists .
Duka was using the mosque for activities associated with a British @-@ based charity known as Rahma Mercy .
Kosovo media reported that documents , computers and other evidence were confiscated .
In remarks during a joint appearance with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton in Washington , Clinton told reporters that she would travel to the region " in about ten days " in a bid to facilitate reconciliation between the two Balkan countries .
Greece currently requires visas from Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia , Montenegro , Serbia and Turkey .
" We reiterate our full commitment and full support to the future of Serbia within our European family , " Droutsas told reporters at a joint briefing with his Bulgarian and Serbian counterparts after the talks .
EU envoy Erwan Fouere , a strong advocate of political dialogue , urged all parties in Macedonia to abandon the practice of staging boycotts .
According to Islamic law ( fiqh ) , Friday prayer at the mosque is a religious duty only for men , while women are not required to attend .
Software giant Microsoft , internet cafes in Istanbul and Ankara and Turkey 's Culture and Tourism Ministry have launched a project against software piracy .
It also touches on virtually every field of NATO activity , including defence policy and planning , civil @-@ military relations , education and training , air defence , communications and information systems , defence conversion matters , crisis management and civil emergency planning as well as scientific co @-@ operation .
Had they been convicted , both Cig and her publisher faced up to 18 months in prison .
It also needs to upgrade its air and ground transport infrastructure , particularly ports , the WEF experts also noted .
The gang also worked with a drug cartel to obtain cocaine on a large scale , Europol said . [ File ]
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Bulgaria taps a World Bank official as its new EU commissioner candidate following the withdrawal of Rumiana Jeleva .
" I am still the president today and tomorrow . "
BiH will press ahead with meeting conditions required to sign the SAA , Spiric said .
Bulgaria , however , has ruled out any compensation requirements .
At the ceremony , Dacic and Shoigu denied such claims .
Serbian police are unhappy with their salaries and working conditions . [ Getty Images ]
" It was clear referendum would not be held as long as [ Dodik 's ] SNSD is the governing party , because the SNSD and Dodik now have clearly proved they are acting accordingly to international community orders , " said Mladen Ivanic , leader of the PDP .
Tadic added that the two countries share strategic goals .
We expect investments of around 2 billion euros . "
Although proud of the town 's heritage , he and other residents of the area are far from confident when it comes to the future .
" The most agile of all were the US prosecutors and judges .
On its website , LAOS states it is " Helleno @-@ centric , " a " popular party , not populist , one that promotes the interests and protection of non @-@ privileged Greeks and backs personal liberties in tandem with the rights to security , progress and the prosperity of all who live legally in Greece , indiscriminately . "
He was appointed prime minister in 1997 , after a UDF @-@ led coalition won snap parliamentary elections in April that year , triggered by a political crisis and street protests against the Bulgarian Socialist Party 's ( BSP ) government .
The event also served as another opportunity for Turkey to emphasise its growing role as a global power and international mediator .
The government 's aim , according to the ministry , is to improve the infrastructure for surface transport as part of its pursuit of EU membership .
More than 33 agreements and memoranda of understanding underpin these bilateral relations .
A number of measures have already been undertaken such as reducing the VAT from 18 % to 5 % for the hotel / restaurant services .
Macedonian authorities were irritated by use of the term " official language " instead of " Macedonian language " in the report , saying the EU has sided with Greece .
After finding out he won , he said he was thrilled and thankful , but cautioned , " this still needs to be verified by the ministry . "
" Go the final mile , " de Hoop Scheffer told the prime minister .
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" The demands for a mosque cannot be turned into a black flag protest in downtown Pristina .
" We from the Institute of Physics have won our position in Europe , we are taking part in a myriad of projects and are already getting calls for co @-@ operation with scientific institutions abroad , " Balaz said .
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Striking truck owners and Transport Minister Dimitris Reppas made a last @-@ ditch effort to reach a compromise later Thursday , but that attempt failed .
Security agency report causes scandal in Bulgaria
The new code , which is based on European models , attracted 112 votes in the 140 @-@ seat parliament .
Nikolic , in turn , accused Tadic of violating the constitution by dismissing the possibility of a government without his party .
It features performances by artists from Bulgaria , Serbia , Greece , Albania , Turkey , Montenegro , Costa Rica and Macedonia .
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What they would get in return for agreeing to write down billions of euros of Greek debt would be a mix of cash and new bonds .
Ruli responded to critics who said low income Albanians would be most affected .
With consideration to the Kurdish minorities , they both have reservations ; they are not as flexible or as tolerant as the other liberal or socially moderate communities , " Karasipahi says .
Traffic over the eastern part of the country is handled by Serbia 's air traffic authority .
Where will they get a job ?
Since it 's expensive for most of our generation to go to cafe bars , we drink in parks during summers , and in winters we gather in building basements .
It 's the Brazil vs Ivory Coast match , probably the most attractive game in the first stage of the tournament .
Bulgarian archer Yavor Hristov won a gold medal at the FITA World Indoor Championship in Rzeszow , Poland , on Sunday ( March 8th ) .
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A second problem is opposition to Croatia participating in the Iraq war , even as part of a NATO @-@ led mission .
Osmanovski also said that the NGO sector has played the leading role in undertaking successful initiatives to bring about Roma prosperity even before the Decade began .
Shoigu noted that " The first portion of equipment for the Humanitarian Centre , worth $ 2m , already arrived and we will provide additional equipment : generators , pumps for water drainage in case of floods , clothing and tents .
He said his staff would monitor the investigation into the incident , and would readily provide any assistance BiH authorities might need .
Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen and OSCE Ambassador to Podgorica Paraschiva Badescu met on Saturday ( February 17th ) to discuss the progress of reforms in Montenegro .
The hottest issue is which Croat party -- HDZ BiH or HDZ 1990 -- should be part of the new government .
" During the economic crisis men are losing their jobs and women bear an ever greater burden of the economic survival of families , " WNB Project Manager Sanela Ajkunic said .
Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni says there are three main reasons the resolution needs to be replaced .
The ongoing confrontation over a single house epitomises the instability and tension plaguing Mitrovica , where a series of inter @-@ ethnic incidents -- such as the torching of Albanian shops and the stabbing of a Serb man -- began in late 2008 .
On March 18th , the government submitted the NATO entry treaty to parliament for ratification .
At the same time , Gruevski insisted that progress is being made in implementing the Ohrid Framework Agreement .
That view of literature is contested , however , by Arbri09 .
While the government insists on the need for new facilities , environmental activists disagree .
The annual event , launched ten years ago , seeks to promote co @-@ operation among the six countries in addressing environmental issues in the area .
Russia wants more Kosovo status talks , but eases veto threat
The Turkish people will show hospitality to anyone who comes for international contests to our country . "
The world 's leading cardiologists arrived in Belgrade on April 5th to take part in the Fifth Belgrade Summit of Interventional Cardiologists .
Better times for Serbia 's education
Amendments to the criminal code , restricting to ten years the amount of time suspects charged with terrorism and crimes against the state can spend in detention while awaiting their final verdicts , entered into force on January 1st .
" We have been here 300 years , " he explains , laughing .
In this first session , the MPs also appointed a temporary commission to draw up rules of the new assembly .
According to official data , the average monthly salary in September was 380 euros .
Yachts are increasingly moving from Greece to neighbouring Turkey , Croatia and Montenegro in search of better tax breaks , easier regulations , and refuelling . [ H.K.Tzanis / SETimes ]
New Zealanders Mark Albitson and Louis Sutherland won the best short film award for their production " Six Dollar Fifty Man . "
Meanwhile , the Coalition of Anarchists carried out attacks on three Athens banks , and Molotov cocktails were thrown at a police station in Patras .
" In [ recent ] years , we are trying much better to prevent transnational crime [ through ] much better co @-@ operation with Kosovo , Albania , Bulgaria , Serbia , Turkey , " Kotevski told SETimes .
Inter @-@ religious conference stresses dialogue , understanding and unity
Spain , which takes over the rotating EU presidency January 1st , will do its best to help Serbia in its EU integration process , Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said on Saturday ( December 12th ) in Belgrade , after meeting with Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic .
The suspects , who were under surveillance for more than six months , gathered two days before their arrest , apparently to start preparing for the attacks .
The opposition , however , asked for the entire cabinet 's resignation over its failure to fulfil its promises and bring Macedonia closer to the EU and NATO .
Kosovo Deputy Foreign Minister Petrit Selimi told SETimes that Kosovo is keen to establish diplomatic ties with new governments in Arab countries that have undergone revolutions , such as Egypt , Libya and Tunisia .
We now need to match this with equally effective actions to reduce drug @-@ related deaths .
We are very close to filling the album , we 're about 20 stickers short .
Jeremic says Serbia has met all conditions to continue its path to EU integration .
Announcing them as the first step in a process towards achieving that goal , he called for changes to the Law on the Council of Ministers of BiH and to the Rules of Procedure on the work of both houses of the state parliament , as well as measures to improve the co @-@ ordination within the ruling coalition .
Swisscom AG , Switzerland 's largest telephone company , plans to invest more than 62m euros over three years in urban internet networks in eastern European countries , including Poland , Bulgaria , Romania and Ukraine , CEO Carsten Schloter announced on Wednesday ( March 14th ) .
Inter @-@ ethnic marriages on the rise in Macedonia
Turkey has yet to decide whether it will support a planned NATO defence system during the Alliance 's summit next month .
He called the money " a clear sign that we care " but urged " stable economic management " of it .
Albania believes that Kosovo ' s independence is the best contribution to peace in the Balkans , Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha said on Thursday ( May 8th ) in Strasbourg , where he attended the 118th session of the Council of Europe 's Committee of Ministers .
Last year , he became world champion in the 90kg class .
Greek archaeologists discovered a skeleton that they say underwent brain surgery about 1,800 years ago .
According to the institution 's head , Boban Mugosa , use of advanced technology will enable precise and rapid diagnoses of HIV , Hepatitis B and C , and other diseases .
There will now be a process in the assembly to discuss the budget and we 'll see how that goes .
The report ranks countries for ease of doing business on the basis of an analysis of the regulations that affect the life @-@ cycle of small to medium @-@ size domestic firms .
" Cyprus has indeed sent in a request for us to look at whether they are ready to join the Eurozone , " said Amelia Torres , EU Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia 's spokeswoman .
" He was a truly unique figure who will be remembered for his tireless diplomacy , love of country , and pursuit of peace , " he said in a statement .
Concerned over an increase in the number of mostly Roma emigrants seeking asylum in the EU , the European Commission ( EC ) has decided to put a monitoring system in place for Serbia , Macedonia and Montenegro .
Southeast European economies , like many other emerging and transitional economies , are insulated in part by the very lack of development in their financial markets .
" It 's only [ presenting ] an image , " Nano said .
" This spike in violence can be seen as a result of this competition for power . "
" Tadic is always running ahead of everyone and apologising to everyone , while we have not gotten any sincere apologies for our victims , " she says .
In the first three days of the operation , Turkish air and land forces destroyed 63 targets , including terrorist shelters , logistic centres and ammunition .
In that movie , released in 1967 , Fehmiu plays a Roma man , Bora , who earns a living selling feathers .
Parliamentarian Kenan Hasip , an ethnic Turk , told SETimes that the Turkish community in Macedonia is grateful for the help .
Witnesses at US Helsinki Commission hearing blast Dodik for alleged secession plans
The event ends on November 8th .
The country 's defence system already has a unit for special operations , Djukanovic noted , and the future army will be founded in co @-@ ordination with the principles prescribed by Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , taking into account its structural needs .
" This political circus has embarrassed us in Italy , " Tuzla 's Sabina Gogic lamented .
Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic voiced his country 's readiness to contribute to the suppression of terrorism and organised crime .
American football team gains popularity in Serbia
But while Croatia expects to wrap up the process next year , the timetable for Turkey could be much longer .
High Representative for BiH Valentin Inzko said the arrests would be illegal , and that when it comes to war crimes the state is in charge .
A group of four NGOs -- Transparency International Romania , Asociatia Pro Democratia , The Centre for Juridical Resources and the Media Monitoring Agency -- asked Romania 's ombudsman on October 29th to file a complaint in the highest court in the country , asking to dissociate the presidential elections from a referendum on single @-@ chamber parliament , both scheduled for November 22nd .
As 18 months of internationally sponsored talks on determining Kosovo 's final status failed to bridge the gap between Belgrade and Pristina 's stances , none of the major powers , except for Russia , support Serbia 's push for further negotiations .
BANJA LUKA , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- Republika Srpska 's ( RS ) parliament decided on Wednesday ( April 13th ) to call a referendum on High Representative @-@ imposed laws , particularly on the BiH Court and Prosecutor 's Office .
They proposed a new solution .
" The construction of the Parents ' House shows that good and humane ideas can bear fruit .
Greece 's better standing this year reflects its improved ranking in each of those individual categories , except government efficiency , where it slipped one place to 54th .
Overcentralisation has filled up the cities , emptied outlying areas and led to huge disparities .
Zagreb Film Festival a blockbuster hit
Greece 's fate
Badescu told the media that with the new constitution , " Montenegro has taken one more important step in its effort to strengthen democratic reforms and the rule of law . "
As the celebrations died down , Croatian officials began planning their agenda in New York .
Romania 's ruling coalition announced on Monday ( March 12th ) a decision to hike public wages in June , shortly before the country 's local elections .
World leaders celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall
We also have a few very interesting guests from the region -- like Sidarta , one of the most popular bands in Slovenia . "
The Croatian oil and gas company INA 's revenues rose 18.5 % year @-@ on @-@ year to 1.47 billion euros in the first quarter of this year , according to non @-@ audited data .
Belgrade has no official position on the elections .
Even though many work abroad , Gorani continue to nurture a strong link to their homes and land .
Also , there are pilgrims or local people who need our message , " Italian Marco Zappella said .
EU Commissioner Stefan Fule says Albania needs continued inter @-@ party dialogue for EU progress . [ Reuters ]
With a score of only 3.6 points on a scale of zero to 10 , down from 4.1 last year , Bulgaria ranked last among 31 EU and Western European countries , behind Romania with 3.8 points .
" We expect to further ties and also expect them to visit Montenegro in May to cement business in all three segments , " Damjanovic told SETimes .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 21 / 01 / 08
SETimes : What is the impact of Kosovo independence on regional stability , particularly in Macedonia ?
Covering Mladic puts exhausted journalists to the test .
As a result of the review , nearly 1,000 police officers were denied retirement before the age of 64 .
The commemorations are a source of national and religious pride for some , while others say the city 's Islamic past is being overemphasised .
The DUI 's Ahmeti asked that the encyclopedia be recalled and rewritten .
About 160 companies from Greece , Italy , the Czech Republic , India , Malaysia and Turkey took part , as well as trade representatives from several other countries .
Although the economic picture for the region is generally positive , here too trouble areas cannot be overlooked .
During the visit , Gruevski reiterated his government 's stance on the issue .
Movie director Boris Malagurski addressed both the ruling and opposition parties in voicing the voters ' determination not to accept campaign gimmicks anymore .
In an unprecedented move last week , MPs in Banja Luka adopted an initiative to change article 79 of the Republika Srpska ( RS ) Constitution .
The United States wants the upcoming round of negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina to last 120 days , while Serbia is against " artificial " deadlines , Jeremic said .
Istanbul 's team Besiktas beat Denizlispor 2 @-@ 1 on Saturday ( May 30th ) to go on to win the national title .
Volen Siderov , the leader of the ultranationalist Attack party , has the support of around 9 % of all eligible voters , or about 19 % of those likely to go to the polls on the 22nd .
The fact that Ankara could not get strong political support from France in efforts to resolve the Cyprus dispute is another source of trouble .
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2013 , at an overall cost of between 10 billion and 24 billion euros .
" Romania for Israel is not a mere point in history or geography , but a whole historical chapter .
This is a camouflaged form of expulsion by means of money -- 300 euros per adult and 100 euros per child -- a purchase of the right to free movement .
It plans to argue the cases before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg .
Many scholars in Albania -- and in Kosovo -- oppose publishing the book , which has incited hate and terror , causing millions of deaths .
By Valentina Pop for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 30 / 10 / 08
Passage of the two laws on public prosecution and the council of attorneys has brought judicial reforms full circle within the past two years .
An " orange " heat warning was also issued by authorities in Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia and Serbia , where officials advised residents to stay indoors and away from direct sunlight , if possible , as well as to drink plenty of water .
Violence against women continues to be a problem in the three countries , according to the State Department . [ USAID ]
Erdogan met with Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh , President Pratibha Patil and other senior officials .
" Macedonia is not the first and will not be the last country to decide on complete implementation of a smoking ban in public places , " said Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Pesevski .
" There is no doubt over the determination of the eurozone , of the European Central Bank ( ECB ) , the IMF and the European Union to ensure the stability of Greece and therefore the stability of our currency , " French Budget Minister Francois Baroin said on Thursday .
A two @-@ day regional conference on fighting corruption opened on Friday ( October 15th ) in Ohrid .
Some economists , however , insist the government is on the right track and further progress is just a matter of time .
With the talks failing to produce a deal , the Kosovo Albanian majority is now planning to adopt a unilateral declaration of independence after the expected Serbian presidential runoff on February 3rd .
With the Summer Games poised to begin in Beijing , Athens looks back proudly on the Olympics it hosted in 2004 but weighs the price it paid .
Analysts have welcomed the government move , while noting that the new ID process will require a census .
The market is laden with antiques and knickknacks . [ Andy Dabilis / SETimes ]
Several football matches were suspended indefinitely after fans of the Macedonian champion Shkendija Tetovo attacked a group of schoolboys on Sunday and stabbed a police officer , according to media reports .
In such conditions , the authorities say , fatter paychecks for some would mean layoffs for others .
The ruling delivered a major blow to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , and the decision is likely to increase the chance that the Court will also ban Erdogan 's AKP for allegedly undermining the secular character of the state .
It is not easy economically , but having the euro as the official currency also has a positive side , because the euro is a strong and stable currency , which is positively reflected in the country .
If the primary goal is salvation from the crisis , it appears the economies of whole states will be sacrificed . "
A Bank of Greece analyst , who wished to remain anonymous , said calls for " sacrifices " can only succeed if everyone contributes according to their ability .
Today , it 's a different story ; I have been sober for seven years and my life has absolutely improved , as I have a say in more things than I did before .
Kosovo police will not be present at the Jarinje crossing .
A perception of international indifference could endanger not only international efforts in the fledgling state but also its local institutions , which lack the strength to face numerous challenges at once .
Athens has warned it could block Skopje 's accession to NATO and the EU if the issue is not settled .
However , the academic community in BiH ridicules his endeavours as the work of a charlatan .
Hefty government spending cuts , social security reforms and downsizing the cavernous wider public sector are the highlights of the memorandum , along with opening up so @-@ called " closed professions " and a more flexible labour market in the east Mediterranean nation of 11 million .
All judges at the tribunal are highly professional and experienced .
As specific indicators , the Doing Business 2007 report gauges regulations affecting business activity in 10 areas : starting a business , dealing with licenses , employing workers , registering property , getting credit , protecting investors , paying taxes , tradingc across borders , enforcing contracts and closing a business .
Before wrapping up his visit on Friday , he was scheduled to visit the eastern towns of Osijek and Vukovar .
In Zvecan , however , a KFOR convoy was reportedly allowed through after residents were assured that its destination was not the border control points , but Camp Nothing Hill in Leposavic instead .
( Cyprus Mail - 11 / 11 / 06 ; MRT - 10 / 11 / 06 ; UNDP , Sofia News Agency - 09 / 11 / 06 )
The custodial parent has all the rights while the non @-@ custodial has none .
The bad news is that a political consensus in Serbia remains elusive .
RS President Milorad Dodik met with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton in Banja Luka on May 13th . [ Reuters ]
If nobody gets the necessary majority , even in a run off , a new convention must take place within two weeks -- without the participation of the previous candidates .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 25 / 03 / 10
The prosecutors also alleged that the former minister and a co @-@ founder of the so @-@ called Defence Committee for Ramush Haradinaj authorised Morina 's trip and the culture ministry paid for it .
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 06 / 03 / 12
Five times a day , the call to prayer fills the air in cities across Turkey-- a constant reminder of the important role that Islam plays in the lives of many Turks .
Asselborn says Serbia 's EU candidate status not contingent on arrests
He also insisted that procedural rules had been violated , given his request in 2000 to keep the file secret until 2047 .
The return of refugees from Serbia to Croatia needs to be resolved , the return of property , as well as the matter of equal participation of Serbian firms in the Croatian market .
According to documents , the Kolubara executives rented construction machinery from private owners without issuing public procurement tenders .
Earth Observation Services for Monitoring the Environment and Protecting the General Public was held in Athens . [ Getty Images ]
For Croatia 's EU bid to move forward , the country had to meet its remaining obstacles to the UN war crimes tribunal .
The findings , near the Turkish shores of the Black Sea , are believed to date from 1944 .
They were arrested in 2000 and were sentenced to life in prison in December 2009 , but their appeals trial is still under way .
Feith said EULEX would benefit everyone in Kosovo , especially the Serb minority .
Defense Minister Arben Imami thanked the army 's military and civilians for their " willingness that comes from a desire to see your country contributing to the world 's security and peace as a NATO member state . "
The BiH military contingent in Iraq currently consists of two platoons -- the eighth rotation of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal ( EOD ) Platoon at Echo Base near Al @-@ Diwaniyah and the first rotation of the Infantry Platoon at Camp Victory near Baghdad .
" The two main political parties [ the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition Socialist Party ] have remained stuck to their positions despite their declarations on the will to overcome the deep division between them , " he told SETimes .
By Ljiljana Smiljanic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 04 / 10 / 10
Serbia handed over the first copies of civil registration documents to Kosovo last month . [ Reuters ]
Two other defence ministry officials have also been indicted .
Analysts say she has the potential to boost the party 's ratings -- currently the worst in its history .
" At least until early 2009 , the language of a number of minority groups , such as the Kurds or the Roma , has been impossible to be learnt either in a public or a private school , " the document said .
The AKR conditioned its participation on Pacolli becoming president , a demand which the PDK eventually had to accept .
The insect is a vector of Crimean @-@ Congo hemorrhagic fever , a disease fatal to humans .
Since April 28th , KBP has had the mandate to monitor Kosovo 's border with Albania , which is 113.55km in length , while KFOR maintains the rest of the border .
Around 700 Bulgarian companies are taking their first steps on the Kosovo market after the Pristina @-@ imposed embargo on Serbian goods .
World leaders and thousands of people gathered in the centre of the German capital Monday ( November 9th ) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall , one of the most significant events in modern history .
But they failed to produce a deal , as various proposals tabled by Matthew Nimetz , the UN special envoy for talks between Athens and Skopje , have been rejected by either one or both parties .
I am convinced that if the official Belgrade policy would have been different , the bombing would not have happened .
" The fact that a Libyan -- and the son of Qaddafi at that -- has told the truth is very gratifying and I thank him for it , " Dimitrova told AP .
The Vrbas and Tara are fast mountain rivers , with several white @-@ water spots and pool drops .
" The temperature is 38 Celsius .
Vaccinations are one answer .
Gold for Croatia 's water polo team in Melbourne . [ Getty Images ]
During their first night of exile , he and his family left Pristina with many others , walking to the station to catch the first train to the border with Macedonia .
Durres , Albania is hosting the fifth edition of the International Poetry Festival from Monday ( September 21st ) until Sunday .
Completion is expected by the end of 2010 or early 2011 .
The heat has also resulted in several fires , the biggest of which broke out in the Stara Planina mountains , about 300km southwest of Belgrade .
Authorities expect the personal data to help reduce voter fraud .
Jocic allegedly paid " at least 1.5m euros " as a reward for Pukanic 's murder .
What is new in that law ?
Feith said the deployment plan " will ensure Kosovo @-@ wide coverage and reporting to a central operations room throughout the day . "
Together with financial chief Duran Kalkan , they form the organisation 's ruling troika , according to analysts at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy ( WINEP ) .
European Parliament member Tanja Fajon , rapporteur for the visa liberalisation process , sat down with SETimes correspondent Muhamet Brajshori to discuss where countries in the region stand .
The Shkodra Carnival 2008 began on Saturday ( February 2nd ) and included a horse and motorbike race and a variety of traditional foods .
Though the accusations have caused a flurry of commentary and even protests by avid Fenerbahce fans , what seems absent amidst the chaos is any real sense of surprise .
" I believe that by implementing new projects and carrying out a successful privatisation of the [ Brezovica ] ski centre , we can resolve most of the problems , " Nikolic says . [ Getty Images ]
Former Romanian PM Nastase 's corruption case sends message to politicians
However , Russia said its estimated force was somewhere between 5 kilotonnes and 15 kilotonnes .
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki hosted the 8th World University Wrestling Championship from July 9th to Sunday ( July 13th ) .
According to the head of the Association , Brano Vujicic , the current legislative framework is inefficient and must be updated in order to boost the development of the IT industry in BiH .
The SP is no longer calling for ballot boxes to be re @-@ opened from the June 2009 vote . [ Reuters ]
Negotiations are additionally burdened with Greece 's threats to veto Macedonia 's NATO and the EU accession bids , he said .
In Albania , meanwhile , Prime Minister Sali Berisha cautioned against dragging out the status process , saying this could harm stability in Kosovo and in the region .
The agreement , reached on March 5th , will be voted on by the IMF executive board in late April .
The event , which will be held under the auspices of President Abdullah Gul , will bring together distinguished academicians , businessmen and experts from all over the world to discuss the latest trends in productivity science .
However , this opening was done prematurely , at a time when most local currencies were pegged to the US dollar .
He also referred to the situation in neighbouring Kosovo .
" Connecting energy markets , making sure we have a southeast European energy market with a common strategy to make sure energy networks are connected , " is one area Mladenov said the Balkan states could make tangible efforts at co @-@ operation and integration .
In Albania , an underfunded healthcare system leads to bribery
Confusion over the border has led to arrests , he said , while others have suffered economic damage .
" Public opinion polls show Macedonia is on the path to becoming a NATO member , " he said .
Those units shot the prisoners to death in a nearby ravine .
We took reality into account .
" Ferhat @-@ Pasha 's library was the centre of literacy , " Spahic said .
Indians ' purchasing power is growing 12 % annually based on competition and profits .
It will help contribute to the new , peaceful climate in the Balkans . " '
Despite a generally favourable assessment , the European Commission 's latest report says one key obstacle has yet to be overcome .
The event was organised by the Greek Culture Institute under the auspices of President Karolos Papoulias .
It will enter into force once it has been ratified by at least 12 eurozone nations .
Lignite is a [ natural resource of ] Kosovo and it will be valued at the maximum .
He said his party will not accept the results in Drenica , Drenas , Malisevo , Mitrovica , Prizren and Stime .
With 50 men assigned to protect him , Ratko Mladic was able to enjoy football matches and restaurants in Belgrade , his former security chief testified in court .
Its 53.1 rank for last year was 3.7 points lower than the one it got in 2006 , making it the worst performer in the fight against corruption among EU members .
The Pristina municipality had time to submit their comments , and did so .
Both agreed to work towards enabling worship at the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque in Larnaca and the Apostolos Andreas Monastery in the Karpas Peninsula , according to a joint statement issued after the meeting .
" The agreement 's implementation will not close the northern political issue , but keeps it pending .
" This is a way to bring the grey economy to light , " Donka Sokolova , chair of the Bulgarian Association of Tourism Agencies , said last month .
In May , the journalists published the names of seven military and political officials who were mentioned in the generals ' indictment as participants in an alleged joint criminal enterprise during the 1990s .
Youth is the only hope and youth is the coolest generation , let 's say , the coolest age to be .
The organisers ' aim was to promote Croatian culture and heritage through language to foreign students .
The starting price for www.JadrankaKosor.com was set at 55 euros .
Nevertheless , a poll conducted by TNS Opinion late last month showed that 66 % of eligible voters in Greece will vote for the MEPs . In 2004 , the last EP elections , 63 % of Greeks participated .
The privatisation effort is being structured with the assistance of the International Finance Corporation , the World Bank , and the USAID .
Doctors , meanwhile , say they are being criticised unfairly for circusmtances that are beyond their control .
An exhibit timed to coincide with a major Islamic holiday shows the full splendor of BiH history and traditions .
Relja : Drugs are not a thing , not a powder .
She said she would hand the UN Security Council a positive report on Serbia 's co @-@ operation with the tribunal .
Serbian hackers attacked the official website of the Pristina municipality on Thursday ( August 21st ) .
Albania needs to calm its problems at home in order to move on the European integration , ministers say .
Slovenia is the fourth @-@ largest recipient of Croatian exports , while Croatia is the third @-@ largest recipient of Slovenian exports .
Only 10 % of the ancient town has been unearthed since the 1950s .
The plan includes providing a new loan guarantee , equal to 25 % of a mortgage , to enable easier borrowing for home buyers , Papathanassiou said .
They considered , among other steps , having more Romanian policemen sent to Italy , in addition to the 15 already present .
Taxes on alchoholic beverages have skyrocketed in the past several years , leading some to wonder if a religious agenda is behind government policy .
The human rights award went to Bulgarian director " The Mosquito Problem and Other Stories , " directed by Bulgaria 's Andrey Paounov .
PODGORICA , Montenegro -- More than 300 US service members and Montenegrin armed forces members kicked off a military exercise Thursday ( September 9th ) dubbed Medical Central and Eastern Europe Exercise 2010 ( MEDCEUR 2010 ) .
To date , 22 of the EU 's 27 member states recognise Kosovo , despite Serbia 's strong opposition .
He met on Wednesday ( April 4th ) with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , and on Thursday with US Vice President Joe Biden .
Also in business news : Romania will adopt the euro as its official currency by 2014 , and Turkish Airlines ranks as the best airline in southern Europe .
However , the public can expect better wages and more jobs , a report predicts .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 11 / 08 / 08
After November 25th 2010 , when the police entered the premises of the most influential national commercial station , A1 TV , confrontations between the national media outlets and particular journalists are key issues in the media .
According to Ibrahim Spahic , president of the multi @-@ ethnic Citizens ' Democratic Party ( GDS ) and director of the annual Sarajevo Winter festival , funding could be available , but priorities are skewed .
Overall , there have been some good results in the past but a lot still has to be done .
Such a situation would have seriously jeopardised the euro , among other problems .
" We wish to treat this matter with urgency and make progress , " EC health spokesman Philip Tod told reporters Monday .
More typical problems include losing track of a family member or friend , being robbed , or encountering a hazardous situation such as a gas leak or polluted water .
Leading the convoy was Belgrade 's Harley Davidson Club ( HDC ) President Milic Radevic , with Serbian rock musician Bora Dordevic riding on the back of his bike .
" High @-@ speed internet will increase and accelerate the exchange of information in education and raise information literacy to a higher level , " Obradovic said after the signing .
Protesters gather in front of parliament on Saturday ( January 21st ) . [ Drazen Remikovic / SETimes ]
Also expected to attend the meeting , organised by former US President Bill Clinton 's Foundation , is Croatian President Ivo Josipovic . ( BHRT - 07 / 02 / 11 ; Dnevni Avaz - 05 / 02 / 11 )
" Serbia will continue to co @-@ operate with The Hague tribunal until the end of its mandate , as well as with the Residual Mechanism , " Serbia 's National Council for Co @-@ operation with The Hague Tribunal Office head Dusan Ignjatovic told SETimes .
Otto Rehhagel has been coaching Greece 's team for nine years . [ Getty Images ]
Production capacities exceed demand , " Kovacevic told SETimes .
" It would not be easy for us if Serbia , the government , would attack Kosovo , but these paramilitaries are no problem for us . "
Meanwhile , a spokesman for the NATO @-@ led peacekeepers in Kosovo said conditions were peaceful , and that the mission is determined to guarantee security for everyone .
The declaration signed at the end of the meeting called for mutual trust and regional co @-@ operation .
Meeting in Brussels on Wednesday , ambassadors of EU countries discussed a number of possible measures , including a visa ban on the members of Gaddafi 's family and other senior officials and a freeze on their assets , as well as an arms embargo .
Slovenia , new holder of the EU presidency , said on Tuesday ( January 8th ) that it wants Serbia 's pre @-@ accession accord with the 27 @-@ nation bloc finalised within weeks , but admitted that not all member states support the idea .
Vedran Dragicevic , the president of the Croatian Union of Metalworkers told SETimes there will be layoffs after Croatia 's EU accession , and in other sectors too -- construction , textile industry , but said the union will fight for worker 's rights .
" The feeling to have earth in one 's hands by planting life provides enormous pleasure , " said Trajanov , the UNESCO Artist for Peace .
Four of Croatia 's shipbuilding plants will be sold this summer . [ File ]
Muaz Zarzuri stares at the wall of the little market in Sarilar , Turkey , speaking quietly but firmly .
The man has died but the legacy of his poems , plays and above all his ideas and personal example will remain alive for many generations to come . "
Istanbul summit gives birth to a " new IMF "
Croatia has high expectations for new EU progress report
Speaking on Saturday ( September 24th ) at an event organised by the Turkish Foundation for Political , Economic and Social Research ( SETA ) , Erdogan said the age of autocratic regimes is over and that Turkey would act according to universal principles and the will of the people .
The new government said it would review all big energy deals with Russia , including the Belene project , before deciding whether to continue implementing them .
" Bosnia and Herzegovina has an open economy , which ultimately protects BiH citizens against price increases above those on world markets , " the statement added , noting that " price rises , which have been dramatic for some products , are not above those on the world market . "
Despite the Turkish government 's commitment to crackdown on these procurement networks , two high profile cases have proven just how difficult these illicit networks are to stop .
Marin Cilic heads to the Davis Cup semifinals .
A range of different entertainment , educational events and activities were offered at Zetra , including a showcase of animated films -- " Alvin and Chipmunks , " " Horton Hears a Who ! , " " Madagascar 2 , " " Hotel for Dogs " and " Monsters vs. Aliens . "
Many EU member states have signaled they would recognise an independent Kosovo , even if it is not backed by a UN Security Council decision .
Accordingly , we could not have an impact on the decision not to show the movie , " ministry spokesperson Branka Rogac told SETimes .
The government is aiming to attract an investor that will boost the quality of domestic fuel output and make production more environmentally friendly .
" KFOR retains command and control of the crossing points ; cars , lorries up to 3.5 tonnes of weight and trucks with humanitarian goods including food may pass after an identity check and a search for weapons , " KFOR explained in a statement .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 21 / 11 / 06
He said that for two years now , the union has been warning that policemen do not have adequate winter equipment .
Radovic said " the first comments from people from international organisations ... are positive . "
" PTSD is transferred onto the family and consequently on society and not much is known because these people are not in focus like the war veterans .
" These have influenced citizens not to start any construction investment without advance permission and authorisation from the municipality , and today permit applications are numerous , " Gashi tells SETimes .
The awards ceremony will take place on Friday ( January 22nd ) at the National Theatre in Belgrade .
Though all parties ensure that at least 30 % of their candidates are women , only G17 Plus has maintained that ratio among its MPs .
Tourism is an economic powerhouse for Greece , with the sector accounting for 20 % of the GDP and one out of every five jobs .
Tadic said that the new government " should be formed as soon as possible . "
Israeli actress Esti Zakhem was the special guest .
Without it , you are not going to have an environment that business people will invest in .
In particular , the BiH Council of Ministers NATO Co @-@ ordination Team has conducted a sterling job of steering the development of all efforts to realise BiH aspirations so far ; this process must continue to improve as BiH engages further with NATO / PfP .
The discoveries were made with new electronic equipment used to manage the telescope .
For that , the Ministry of Justice has planned for next year the establishment of the Justice Academy , which will educate ... candidates for judges , prosecutors , notaries , mediators .
In the late 1980s , he led the Croatian branch of the communist party , and in 1989 became the first member of the Central Committee of the League of Communists of Croatia to make a public statement congratulating Catholics on Christmas .
The report -- Comparative Indicator @-@ based Monitoring of Anti @-@ corruption Progress Initiative ( CIMAP ) -- is based on EU governance and anti @-@ corruption membership requirements for Albania , Macedonia , Turkey , and Kosovo .
" The death of Festus Okey is not another murder as a result of police violence , but rather it has attracted visibility to migrants ' problems and become an emblem with the posthumous problems around his identity , " a member of the Migrant Solidarity Network , Ufuk Ahıska , told SETimes .
When asked about the suffering that would entail for public sector employees , recipients of public services , and pensioners , he responded : " Most of the money we borrow goes to the banks , " not to the Greek people .
Voicing concern about the lingering debt crisis in the Eurozone , the IMF urged policy makers in the 17 member states to take the necessary steps .
Nowadays , it is more of a symbolic meal .
KAS organisers said that the formation of a new government was never the meeting 's focus .
US actors Kevin Spacey and Orlando Bloom are among the celebrities who will attend the festival , which runs through August 23rd .
The number of people wishing to get this done earlier has surged this month , stretching capacity to keep up with the demand .
" It would not be good to have a second state like Bosnia , divided in cantons and entities . "
Jovanovska owns the tourist agency " Orpheus " and also heads the Macedonian Chamber of Commerce 's tourist group .
This forced the government to set free dozens of suspects this week , including 18 members of an Islamic militant group , known as Turkish Hezbollah .
Jocic , one of the leading underworld bosses in Europe , has alleged links to numerous other crimes , including murder , intimidation and blackmail , and has served prison terms in Bulgaria and the Netherlands .
The Kosovo Albanians , who make up 90 % of the province 's population of 2 million people , are demanding full independence from Serbia , which refuses to agree to anything more than broad autonomy .
Earlier in the week , the Netherlands implied it might soften its position , but is awaiting a December report on Serbia 's progress from UN war crimes tribunal chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz . ( Vreme , Beta , B92 , Radio Srbija - 13 / 11 / 09 )
The decision to include the question of Serbia 's application on the agenda of the upcoming foreign ministers ' meeting in Luxembourg was taken in the wake of the UN General Assembly 's September 9th resolution on Kosovo .
" I understand how the people in Libya feel ; I worked there and saw how difficult it is to live under Gaddafi .
While claiming it wants to negotiate , the group also questions the founding treaties and territorial integrity of Turkey , a stance which Turkish officials find totally unacceptable .
Romanian President Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Emil Boc left on Monday ( January 12th ) for Brussels to meet with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso .
The industrial action , combined with salary , bonus and pension cuts in the public sector , appears to have dampened shopper enthusiasm and slowed customer traffic to the city centre .
One is decreased water flow at hydroelectricity power plants which are producing around 10 kilowatt hours , the lowest production level since 1926 .
" The legacy of Belgrade 's brutal rule was an exhausted population , ruined infrastructure , and despoiled land .
Desilo , where the team did its excavations , is 20km from the coast on an alluvial plain by the Neretva River .
Prime Minister Erdogan 's policy of moderate reform suffered a setback as voters in the southeast shunned his party in local elections , turning to the more radical Democratic Society Party .
De Hoop Scheffer offered reassurances Thursday that NATO peacekeepers would continue to to maintain security in the region .
Representatives of the opposition Serbian Progressive Party agree there is more to be done . "
Serbian officials protest reconfiguration of UNMIK , but are ready to negotiate
The first tranche of the deal , that was agreed in September 2011 , amounted to 190m euros .
Inside the control room at the Orenburg plant .
" It 's not one , there are three [ waterfalls ] ... and there is a cave there , with Illyrian graffiti ... it has been left to the mercy of time ... nothing has been done to it , " said café owner Fetah Halili .
Because of his Israeli sympathies and refusal to swear allegiance to Nicolae Ceaucescu 's communist regime , he was later forbidden to have any contact with sources outside Romania and was not allowed to leave the country .
Computers are an unaffordable luxury for many in Montenegro , but Cincur has an answer for that too .
Last year , a constitutional reform package failed to win approval in Parliament .
Saudi Ambassador to Tirana Abdullah Abdulaziz al @-@ Abdulkarim announced the news at a meeting with Albanian Finance Minister Ridvan Bode .
" The building owners are using this exception as a pretext to set up a structure on which to place huge billboards .
According to him , residents of Prijepolje have respected one another for centuries .
Some analysts argue that the Maastricht criteria are less applicable to emerging economies that are growing quite rapidly .
According to CoE experts , Croatia 's legal framework lacks concrete implementation measures .
" If the EU remains without a clear strategy towards each country in the region , especially Serbia , BiH might easily end up on the road to slow dissolution , isolation , and further economic disarray , with a latent potential for the repetition of violence , " the watchdog group warned .
The Romanian government authorised the communications ministry to pay 100m euros for 163,138 Microsoft licences for ministries and government agencies between now and 2012 , media reported on May 8th .
( Office of the High Representative - 03 / 06 / 08 ; Balkan Insight , Fena , Javno.hr -- 01 / 06 / 08 - 03 / 06 / 08 )
He and Tsvetanov also said , however , that all records from the Petkov @-@ Galevi meeting were destroyed .
Macedonian police patrol bus stops in Skopje . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
The complaint was filed in 2006 .
A travel website has endorsed Sarajevo as a top vacation spot . [ File ]
However , organiser da Vinca added a dose of reality .
International representatives will not be offered membership but will be invited to meetings .
" We will fight to prevent that from happening by using all diplomatic and legal means , " said Bogdanovic .
Drilling and oil extraction engineer Bashkim Çela , professor at Energy Resources Department at Mining @-@ Geology Faculty in Tirana , is sceptical of news of finding new oil resources in Albania .
" It is because of the balance that the Constitution has drawbacks , " says Zoran Ivosevic , a former judge of the Supreme Court of Serbia .
The political crisis erupted in November following the resignations of six pro @-@ Hezbollah cabinet ministers .
" Open your eyes : the euro and Europe are on the edge of the precipice , " he said .
Police from the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska co @-@ operated with counterparts in neighbouring countries and in some EU member states , including Slovenia , France , Austria and Croatia .
Eurozone finance ministers did not commit Monday ( June 20th ) to a critical 12 billion @-@ euro tranche of the 110 billion @-@ euro bailout for Greece , vowing instead to wait until the country passes an austerity package and tax increases before signing off on the loan disbursement .
He also said he expects that Serbia would -- at the same time -- be given the start date for membership talks .
Savic : The DEI is not a leading institution for the co @-@ ordination of activities in the process of meeting requirements for the liberalisation of the visa regime .
A new Law on Broadcasting has been adopted with the assistance of the Stability Pact National Media Group .
Ahead of elections on Sunday ( June 5th ) , polls suggest Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski is in no danger of losing his job .
A construction spree along Bulgaria 's Black Sea coast in recent years has resulted in supply far outweighing demand , with many hotel beds now empty in the peak of the season .
While welcoming steps Montenegro has taken to improve the training of judges , the EC stressed the need to depoliticise the appointments process .
" The local authorities should deal with that which has more importance for the local level of the people , and the mayors of the municipalities should deal more with the issues that have to do with citizens of that locality . "
Ensuring the functionality of such a state will by no means be easy .
" If the police [ confiscate the plates ] I will will just lose money , so I will keep the old ones and will see what 'll happen in the future , " said Rasic .
Meanwhile , the Turkish press has reported that the Turkish military has developed plans to create a buffer zone in northern Syria in the event of regime collapse , sectarian violence , and mass refugee flows to Turkey .
Bulgaria could experience increased stress on its banking sector coupled with waning export demand .
New Cyprus peace talks launched
Several hundred Serbs showed their opposition to a new customs ordinance by protesting at the northern border Tuesday ( June 9th ) .
" We have called on all competent institutions to take the incident as seriously as other incidents of this kind . "
Despite their strong economic growth levels in recent years , Bulgaria , Estonia , Latvia and Romania are " on the brink " and could be next in line for IMF aid , analysts said on Wednesday .
The fire had nowhere to spread on the island and was soon naturally extinguished , raising questions about the necessity of the operation .
Back at Club Hard Rock , fellow Brazilian Paula Morelenbaum wowed the crowd with her vocals .
A group of Turkish archaeologists will continue excavations in the eastern Anatolian province of Bitlis , team leader Kadir Pektas said on Tuesday ( November 6th ) .
Novak Djokovic won the 2011 US Open men 's singles championship in New York on Monday ( September 12th ) . [ Reuters ]
The whole trial was conducted fairly .
In an interview with the weekly paper BH Dani , the Bosniak member of the country 's tripartite presidency , Haris Silajdzic , said he was " awkwardly surprised " by the arrest .
" It is my view that Belgrade has an interest in stopping smuggling in that area , in [ ensuring ] proper controls , " Zannier continued .
Government officials say they expect up to 80 % turnout , which would be great .
( Sofia Echo , Standart News , Monitor , Focus News Agency - 21 / 02 / 07 ; Sofia News Agency , Dnevnik , Mediapool , bTV , Kuwait News Agency , Bulgarian Interior Ministry - 20 / 02 / 07 )
PACE issues resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina , angering RS leaders
" Full co @-@ operation " with The Hague tribunal is still an important condition for Serbia 's EU membership , European officials say . [ Reuters ]
How would you define the force ?
Only 5 % of the mayor 's followers , however , are expected to cast a ballot for Beronov , while 46 % have said they will vote for Parvanov , 12 % for Siderov and 8 % for Markov .
It also kicked off the long process of reintegration into the international community .
Several arrests were made at the time , although Prentic got away .
In October 2005 , the Albanian authorities took possession of office space at the so @-@ called Twin Towers of central Tirana .
Children in large or non @-@ nuclear families , children living in institutions , in rural areas and disadvantaged regions , and children belonging to ethnic minorities are the worst affected , she said .
Serbian President Boris Tadic , whose country took over the rotating SEECP chairmanship from Montenegro , outlined Belgrade 's priorities for its 12 @-@ month term at the helm , stressing the importance of building trust in the region .
Party leader Slobodan Petrovic predicts his party will win more than ten mandates on Sunday , and will have at least three ministers in the future government .
Serbia 's former Red Berets are again under fire for Djindjic 's murder .
Chief UN war crimes prosecutor Serge Brammertz confirmed plans to update the indictment against Karadzic to reflect the latest evidence and to ensure the efficient presentation of the case .
They also appear to have expanded their operations into more economic sectors , according to the report .
Protesters in Bulgaria have complained that ACTA was signed in secrecy , without any public debate or sufficient consultation with civil society groups .
Montenegro 's ruling coalition comprised of the dominant Democratic Party of Socialists ( DPS ) and Social Democrats Party ( SDP ) may have practically collapsed , but the two parties say it will not jeopardise their ability to rule at the state level until the next parliamentary elections .
" Kosovo should not be part of this organisation , but stay away from it , because they do not contribute to Kosovo 's cause for democracy and tolerance , " Ukaj adds .
Indeed , he argues , citizens demand both .
Previous reports on elections in Albania reflect these changes .
Plugchieva vowed , though , that Bulgaria " will nevertheless ... strictly implement the European rules and procedures to guarantee the correct and transparent use of all European funds . "
Tadic replied that although Serbia is determined to attain membership , it also has a " strategic interest in co @-@ operating with Russia . "
The dirty label has stuck to his people ever since it was first applied to them centuries ago .
Pristina wants Serb enclaves in the north brought under control of Kosovo institutions ; Belgrade opposes such a move . [ Getty Images ]
EULEX has yet to establish a physical presence in northern Mitrovica , however .
Taseva said Transparency has filed a petition with Macedonia 's Constitutional Court to examine the legality of the seizure .
Croatia took a major step towards fulfilling its goal of joining the EU on Wednesday ( June 30th ) , as the last three policy @-@ related chapters in its entry talks were officially opened during a ministerial @-@ level conference in Brussels .
Serbian minister calls for tolerance in Kosovo
Greece 's Thessaloniki also made the top ten .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor and her Slovenian counterpart , Borut Pahor , will meet at the Slovenian ski resort of Kranjska Gora on Wednesday ( January 13th ) .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis took the offensive last week over bilateral disputes with Skopje and Ankara , suggesting that Greece could block their accession bids if these are not resolved .
Culture : Bulgaria 's Panagyurishte treasure comes home
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) and Republika Srpska ( RS ) transport ministers met in Banja Luka on Tuesday ( January 22nd ) to discuss the introduction of a special fee for construction and maintenance of roads in both entities .
The project aims to help Albania improve health financing . [ Reuters ]
" A prerequisite for this is to achieve political consensus , which will be difficult to come by since we have a political philosophy that is not [ for the ] political integration of state and society , but rather , to keep the status quo , " Kukic said .
In spite of the economic problems that have shaken the foundations of the EU , 2011 was a good year for the process of the bloc 's further expansion , according to EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele .
" We are very sorry for the concrete current stance of the Bulgarian government and we would like to see the existing problems resolved , " the minister said in an interview with online news portal Greek Reporter .
Vladimir Karaj , a journalist at a daily newspaper in Tirana , was only six @-@ years @-@ old when change came to his country .
Mustafa : I would suggest keeping them on February 13th .
By Zlatko Kovach for Southeast European Times -- 06 / 05 / 10
This is part of a wider belief that economic interdependence and regional stability will benefit Turkey 's economic and security situation .
I see them as the highest priority group .
Serbia , which does not recognise Kosovo after four years of independence , agreed to the proposal in order to win support for its EU candidacy bid .
He also appoints governors , ambassadors , police chiefs , ministry department heads and their deputies , senior judges , members of Higher Education Board , university rectors , and the head of the central bank .
By contrast , PIPS argued a division into many constituencies would prevent competition throughout Kosovo , resulting in regionalisation based on political party strongholds .
The ceremony was organised on St. Mark 's Square in the old town section of Zagreb ..
Only three of the defendants were in custody at the start of the retrial and a fourth turned himself in a month later .
Romania ranks behind South Korea , Japan and Hong Kong .
Why ?
" Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot get a free ticket to Europe , " Bildt , whose country currently holds the six @-@ month rotating EU presidency , said Wednesday .
Overall , the company needs 800 new wagons , Biljanovic said .
In late December , the European Court of Human Rights delivered a verdict in the cases of Finci and Sejdic vs. BiH that will give the country 's ethnic minorities more rights
Kosovo police said the shots came from a moving car , on the Viti / Vitina @-@ Kllokot road .
In Serbia , President Boris Tadic termed the delay " useful , " while Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica criticised Ahtisaari for linking the Kosovo status issue and Serbia 's elections .
This would represent a significant acceleration , given that the level of payments currently , nearly three years after the start of the budget framework , stands at a little over 10 % of the total .
Dragic studies in a school under the BiH school programme , while her namesake opted to attend a school under the educational programme of neighbouring Croatia .
" The cultural and historical heritages of Tarlabasi are going to be sacrificed to financial benefits of some people or companies , " Mucella Yapici , an architect from the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects , told the Hurriyet Daily News last year .
" Albania has made tangible progress over the past 18 years , but ... judicial reforms and the election process must meet OSCE standards , " she said .
It also quoted Russian Deputy Energy Minister Anatoly Yanovsky as saying that the parties to the deal , including Greece , could go either way on Sofia 's request .
According to Angelov , the situation in the hotel and restaurants sector , which employs more than 100,000 people , is the same if not worse .
The complex consists of two round chambers , a common anteroom and an additional chamber .
Enter the Balkan countries -- in 2004 it was Bulgaria , Romania , Slovakia and Slovenia , followed by Croatia and Albania in 2009 .
It shares the common values of freedom and peace .
He told SETimes that the free movement agreement with Serbia supports it .
" This is a most European way of peaceful settlement of disputes , " Rehn said .
EULEX may be reducing its staff . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Implemented by the Ministry of Public Administration and the Interior Ministry , the initiative will enable faster service and access to documents .
Long @-@ term exposure to these elements is known to cause DNA alterations and problems with the nervous system .
The 10th edition of Ankara 's Flying Broom International Women 's Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday ( May 20th ) .
Far bigger than the money is the enjoyment of looking through old , now almost yellow pictures of the players who competed in Germany over 36 years ago , " Nikola says .
So I had pretty much everything to reach this goal .
Gjoko Taneski ( left ) will represent Macedonia in Oslo . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
" The place of every MP is in parliament , the only place where it is possible to focus on the main issues related to European integration .
" In our history the Ottomans were conquering our Albanian areas , and this is a fact which cannot be changed , " says Koci , arguing that " any change of history or review , whatever they call it , is a risk to our national identity , and this happened just in communist times . "
Placed under the central command of the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina , they seek to ensure the sovereignty , territorial integrity and political independence of BiH .
Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković stressed the bare facts : the arrangement has not been terminated and the government is continuing to hold to agreed parameters .
More than 200 representatives of various faiths adopted a declaration Sunday ( October 28th ) calling for improved inter @-@ religious dialogue , understanding and unity .
" My wife encourages me to give as much as possible in donations and charity for Christmas to ' SOS Kinderdorf ' , a network of kindergartens and schools for orphans . "
Not long after , Infopress began publishing articles that were highly critical of Xharra .
On the Greek side , Theodoros Papaloukas had 15 points and Vasileos Spanoulis 14 .
The status quo is not sustainable , and therefore the EU wants to find pragmatic ways to move things forward in all these areas .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 04 / 08 / 11
" Macedonia is an example where the president is elected through a direct vote by the citizens but his / her powers are more ceremonial , " Ilazi said .
Croatia is under a similar prohibition through 2028 .
Welcoming the news , Western officials urged Serbia to make sure the other three will also face justice .
" There are no losers in this proposal , " the high representative said in a statement .
The funds are being provided via soft loans , without interest and with a 25 @-@ year repayment period .
Merja married early , gave birth to three children and lived a life as a devoted wife according to tradition , but quietly lamented the fact she did not know to read or write .
A Montenegrin administrative court has ruled that " a foreign private person not pursuing an economic activity in Montenegro cannot claim ownership over land . "
A team of Macedonian archaeologists discovered a ceramic vessel containing 2,383 Venetian silver coins , dating back to the 14th century .
The $ 20 billion power plant will have a capacity of 4,800MW , which is expected to meet almost one sixth of Turkey 's electricity consumption needs .
But it is a specific country which cannot afford otherwise because it loses a lot , " Davutoglu said .
People in the region -- and in the bloc as a whole -- are relatively consistent when it comes to primary issues of concern .
" I believe that the partnership is bilateral and equivalent .
Key crops such as wheat and corn are not grown in the affected areas .
The move was prompted by Bulgaria 's EU accession .
After booking us for the later flight , our football association had moved the press conference to an hour and a half earlier .
The survey , conducted by the agency between August 29th and September 1st among 1,052 voters , also showed that about 20 % of the respondents will not vote in the election .
The Bulgarian cabinet gave a ten @-@ year concession to British energy company Melrose Resources Wednesday ( August 4th ) for the exploitation of a 4.36 square km natural gas field in the Black Sea .
" Although Kosovo is starting the process very late , it is a positive sign to the whole region that in time of the debt crisis and uncertainty in the EU , the enlargement process will go ahead , " Hamdiu says .
Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter , who chaired the talks in Brussels , said the participants agreed that the Schengen system should be preserved .
PODGORICA , Montenegro -- President Filip Vujanovic starts consulting on Thursday ( December 23rd ) with leaders of the various political parties in parliament about who will succeed Milo Djukanovic as prime minister .
Albanian Ambassador to Macedonia Vladimir Prela passed away from a heart attack on Saturday ( February 14th ) , media reported on Sunday .
" I think that the way to overcome prejudices and enmities is to remove all obstacles to freedom of movement and let the people know each other without any mediators . "
" On behalf of the Serbian people , please accept our deepest condolences over the tragedy caused by the senseless bombings , " Tadic wrote in a letter of condolence to Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg on Saturday .
There is no single [ sign of ] progress in Cyprus peace talks , " he wrote in the liberal daily Referans .
Mostar 's reconstructed Old Bridge threatened by new cracks
For the holidays , presents are made by children in Germany and sent to the village .
The Serbian delegation will be headed by President Boris Tadic and Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , while Kosovo will be represented by President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Agim Ceku .
His Macedonian counterpart , Nikola Poposki , emphasised the boost it will bring to bilateral relations with Albania .
Montenegro sets sights on becoming electricity exporter
Working through local leaders and institutions , a historic consensus was forged that places the interests of the state above parochial political interests .
SETimes : Tolstoy 's grandson once said , " If you 're already a Tolstoy , there 's no need for you to become a writer . " What is a Broz doing in politics ?
Also in business news : Greece has reduced its deficit and foreign direct investment in Serbia is expected to reach 4 billion euros this year .
I was raised in the world of football , as a guy from the Balkans , where all the boys have this special passion for football .
" An engagement of this kind clearly demonstrates our full support for the new Allied strategy in Afghanistan through enabling critical capabilities and expertise for a successful implementation of the Transition process , " Croat Defence Minister Davor Bozinovic , whose country is a mentoring nation at the military police school in Kabul , said at the ceremony .
The Contact Group , however , sees the process as necessary for the province 's future .
Subsequently , the two leaders should meet at least every four weeks to assess the progress made .
Elsa Ballauri , head of the Albanian Human Rights Group , says women are their own enemy in this regard .
Finance Minister Zoran Stavrevski . [ Macedonia government ]
We aim to bring the prison conditions in line with human rights requirements . "
The programme included 12 performances by renowned jazz musicians from the United States , Cuba , Italy , Brazil , Belgium and other countries .
Macedonia has met the criteria for visa @-@ free travel , but whether restrictions will be lifted depends on other key players in the region .
" This is a strong encouragement for the [ EU ] integration of the Western Balkans , " the interior ministers of the three Balkan nations said in a joint statement Saturday .
( Various sources -- 04 / 06 / 10 @-@ 11 / 06 / 10 )
In the Bank 's 2005 report , Serbia @-@ Montenegro topped the list of countries that had done the most to improve the climate for doing business .
They believe themselves to be on the right side of history and are making a power play with this public message for regional leadership against Iran , which remains the only country in Assad 's corner . "
" It is time to end these problems that harm relations between Turkey and Iraq . "
He is the first athlete to win four gold medals in the high bar .
A beautifully photographed drama about a grade school boy and his father -- the work of 46 @-@ year @-@ old Turkish director Semih Kaplanoglu -- " Honey " won the top prize for best film at the 60th Berlin Film Festival , also known as the Berlinale .
( Various sources -- 23 / 03 / 10 @-@ 30 / 03 / 10 )
The government has said it would transfer most of the 8,100 employees to other public sector positions , leaving the airline 's eventual new owner with its corporate name and logo .
On Tuesday ( February 15th ) , during a probe into alleged smuggling and tax evasion , EULEX arrested three people in the municipality of Zubin Potok .
As for the presidential race , former Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski was the first to throw his hat into the ring .
During his two @-@ day trip , Gul is expected to meet with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso .
" Volunteers go to every building , knock on doors and try to explain our party 's mission , " said Zehra Taskenlioglu , general manager of Maya Project Management , a consulting firm working closely with the AKP .
President Fatmir Sejdiu 's Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) came in second place , and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) , led by Ramush Haradinaj , trailed in third , forming the main opposition .
Diplomatic Diary : Regional countries discuss co @-@ operation
" They added the tax but have made so many errors on our bills , charging us more than we ought to pay . "
Some EU members are said to favour a " complete disruption " of the entry talks with Turkey , while others would only back the suspension of negotiations on relevant chapters related to trade and customs issues .
Tirana is one of Europe 's most polluted cities , but the city 's government seems intent on giving the capital a green facelift .
The condition for participation in the tender is that the bidding company must have transported at least 1.5 million passengers in 2010 , and posted a balance of 200m euros .
" If Zoran were alive , there wouldn 't be this much crime and it would have been much better if he had been with us the whole time , " Miroslav Paunkovic , 56 , told SETimes .
The Serbian government plunged into its gravest political crisis Wednesday , as the country 's pro @-@ European president and nationalist prime minster clashed over EU plans for their country and Kosovo 's future .
Four candidates will be running for the top post in the main opposition Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) , following an approval process Saturday ( May 19th ) .
Romania 's national currency exceeded a six @-@ year high this year , and the economy continues to expand at a robust rate .
Turkey is among 12 world nations that have improved notably since last year .
The government 's Intra @-@ Cabinet Committee for Privatisations estimates the airline 's current value at 120m euros .
The Black Sea is located at the crossroads of three security spaces -- European , Euro @-@ Asian and Islamic .
Meanwhile , the opposition Panhellenic Socialist Party ( PASOK ) lashed out at policies it says were responsible for the rash of fires .
Former French football legend Michel Platini , who was re @-@ elected to a second four @-@ year term as UEFA president on Thursday , said that that the effective rules must be observed .
European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( left ) , Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu ( centre ) and Stability Pact Co @-@ ordinator Erhard Busek ( right ) attended the Central Europe Free Trade Agreement ( CEFTA ) Summit . [ Getty Images ]
Like Albania itself , this lost city harbors untold treasures for the intrepid -- and at a price that just about anyone can afford , according to the Times .
In a bid to draw attention to their plight -- and the difficulties faced by Serbian workers in general -- each of them took a nail and hammered it into his hand .
SETimes : Recently the European Commission green @-@ lighted visa liberalisation for Macedonia .
" Not the prime minister , not the government , " Vuckovis said .
Bulgaria 's foreign ministry said Karadzic 's arrest was a " clear signal " of the new Serbian government 's determination to practice " constructive co @-@ operation " and an important step for regional security .
Gruda : This is relatively long @-@ term job .
Over the last year , three other journalists said they , too , were beaten by police while covering protests .
Former Yugoslav giant Energoinvest 's administrative building in Sarajevo . [ Jusuf Ramadanovic / SETimes ]
" Our economic relation is by far the most important in the world , " Barroso said at a joint press conference with Bush and Merkel after the summit , noting also that US @-@ EU trade currently totals 1.7 billion euros a day .
He said the group planned to stage additional protests across Kosovo .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic . [ Getty Images ]
It must however , take into consideration the autonomy of the Serb community in northern Kosovo , Goati said .
" After losing to Russia [ for the bronze medal ] we felt heartache , but today , when we see the welcome you prepared , we do not need a medal because you are our medal , " coach Marin Dokuzovski said .
He shows interest in further expanding his business empire .
" Our conviction is Romanians voted for Mircea Geoana but Traian Basescu 's state apparatus is trying to impose the latter as winner in a fraudulent manner , " PSD campaign co @-@ ordinator Liviu Dragnea .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic ( left ) and ZagrebDox founder Nenad Puhovski greet each other at the opening ceremony . [ Zagrebdox.net ]
Croatian newspaper says Russia , West close to compromise on Kosovo
Parliament has given Greece 's new prime minister its support for a reform package intended to tackle the country 's ballooning economic woes .
He has a good forehand and backhand , and excellent tactical instincts .
" Ireland was among the first countries to recognise Kosovo 's independence , as we believe that its future lies with the EU , " Cowen said , adding that Ireland is ready to share experiences from its own lengthy peace process .
" This act has historic significance , marking the return of my nation to the family of European nations , " Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said before handing over the application to Czech counterpart Mirek Topolanek , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency .
Undergraduates were especially vocal about such shortcomings during International Students ' Day , November 17th .
By Anna Wood for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 23 / 05 / 11
I would like to come back next year , I really enjoy the atmosphere here , and the music of course , " Italian visitor Stefano told SETimes .
The international body overseeing the peace process in BiH is expected to discuss the possible closure of the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) and the transfer of its duties to the EU Special Representative ( EUSR ) .
Former Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumen Petkov has called for a probe into allegations he met with organised crime bosses back in 2006 to discuss the redistribution of the local drug market .
" We will do our best , and hopefully , we will have fair and democratic elections , " said Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski last month .
" Other kinds of sharks may have been attracted to the diver as he was carrying [ bloody ] fish around his belt , " Soldo thought at first .
On Sunday , the death toll from the shocking attacks rose to 93 .
The rate cut is in @-@ line with market expectations .
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It allows for convicts serving prison terms in one country to be sent to the other in order to serve their sentences there .
" I have ordered my government to stop transit through Belarus as long as Gazprom does not pay for the transit , " he said during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov .
He chose to leave the barracks in Varazdin instead .
July 1st will mark the start of Portugal 's third EU presidency since it joined the bloc in 1986 .
The Kosovo Independent Media Commission ( IMC ) has become nearly inoperative since December 2010 due to lack of a number of Council members .
Some of them also use e @-@ mail to communicate with patients and colleagues in Albania and other countries .
Six Serbs killed in a cafe , prompting widespread Serb protests .
Croatia desperately needs newborns -- the country 's death rate exceeds the birth rate .
The explosions spanned 14 hours and were felt 20km away in Tirana .
They can even lose their home .
However , the recent arrest of two journalists -- Ahmet Sik and Nedim Sener , known for their condemnation of the 1980 military coup -- was a shock to many .
He warned that " the owners of small , family shops are largely hit by the ban ...
The plant will power an estimated 7,000 households about a year from now .
Vjetrenica contains spacious corridors and chambers , housing numerous lakes and waterfalls and both year @-@ round and seasonal streams .
Romanian company Cuprom has bought the Serbian mining and smelter complex RTB Bor Group under a privatisation agreement totalling some 305.3m euros , officially sealed with the Serbian government on March 5th .
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Incumbent Social Democrat Zeljko Komsic beat his rival , nationalist Borjana Christo , by a massive 40 % margin .
" We want prospects , " a protester named Marko told SETimes .
Kosovo will seek membership in the Council of Europe ( CoE ) , but becoming a member may take up to four years once the country submits a formal application .
It will allow Russia to bypass Turkey 's congested Bosphorus Strait , where oil tankers are delayed by days , and make Russian oil deliveries faster , safer and cheaper .
The Macedonian government announced plans to launch an online application system dubbed EXIM to facilitate foreign trade .
It even became a film and TV celebrity .
Belgrade Institute for Mother and Child bone marrow transplant section chief Dragana Vujic says that the data on malignancies in Serbian children is incomplete , as the country lacks a cancer registry .
Another professor , Ulpiana Lama , said the ICJ session proved once again the sui generis character of the Kosovo case .
He said Greece has failed to use EU funding and that he 's not confident the ruling will change much .
A group of 114 Nobel prize winners has written to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi about the case of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor charged with intentionally infecting children with HIV .
The delivery of telemedicine services is now backed with quite sophisticated and advanced technology .
" Those who are intent on drinking will find a way to buy alcohol , " says sociologist Ilija Acevski .
" Kosovo Albanian Muslims have been always recognised as people who co @-@ exist with different religions ... Since 2006 , they have requested a new mosque , something which has been ignored by UNMIK and the mayors , " he tells SETimes .
The fear is that under Cypriot leadership , set to begin in the second half of 2012 , EU @-@ Turkey relations could freeze .
Large companies inherited from the previous system will have a better chance for successful privatization , to attract foreign investments and create conditions for actively promoting tourism and similar activities .
Bake flija above an open , wood @-@ fed fire slowly .
This new wave of projects brings the total number of such facilities under construction to 50 .
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari received strong backing from the EU on Monday ( February 12th ) for his proposed settlement to Kosovo 's status issue .
Croatia came down with a serious case of U2 fever earlier this month , when the Irish rock quartet invaded the city for two sold @-@ out concerts .
Cvetkovic also met with Finnish President Tarja Halonen .
Pristina officials , however , have said that no move by Belgrade can jeopardise Kosovo 's independence .
Bruised by problems surrounding visa liberalisation for Serbia and Macedonia , the EU is determined to enforce the rules and will strictly punish violators who remain in Schengen Zone countries for longer than the three months allowed .
Several Macedonian journalists and photographers were honoured by the UN for work dealing with poverty in the country .
After the news about Arinc broke , Chief of General Staff General Ilker Basbug said certain circles in the country were conducting a " psychological war " against the military .
During his trip , as reported by Reuters , Bush will seek support from the EU in fighting treatable diseases in Africa and increasing the number of healthcare workers on that continent .
Construction will start in February 2011 , and the five @-@ star hotel should be completed in two years .
Serbia passed a law last year , under which non @-@ biometric passports will not be valid after the end of this year .
According to him , this would require the support of the education ministry and local authorities .
Since EULEX has been present at Gates 1 and 31 , smuggling has been reduced by approximately 60 % .
The FBI says he was part of " a racketeering enterprise that engaged in murder , kidnapping , narcotics trafficking , extortion , robbery , arson , obstruction of justice , and interstate transportation of stolen goods . "
Why was he killed ?
" Guarantors have a signed contractual obligation to pay what others have borrowed if the borrowers are unable to pay the lenders , but they have no institutional protection , " Association President Jovica Cvjetkovic told SETimes .
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The Serbian president said he also hopes to see the investigation into allegations of organ trafficking in Kosovo finalised .
Observers characterised the results as largely following ethnic lines .
The number of displaced Syrians and the approach of the Syrian army to the Turkish border make the situation ambiguous .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and visiting Slovenian counterpart Borut Pahor agreed on November 2nd that political and economic relations between their countries are improving .
" You cannot have genuine democracy until you have both sexes equally represented , " the BBC quoted Portuguese MEP Ana Gomez as saying .
INA news agency reported the incident , as did the Kosovo daily Koha Ditore website .
It found that production capacity has declined .
The strong winds initially prohibited the use of water @-@ bombing planes .
" This conference forces the need to see the place of religion in peoples ' life , " said the head of the Macedonian Orthodox Church , Archbishop Stefan .
" This must stop ! " Instead of making inflammatory statements , politicians should focus on the reforms that will allow the country to make progress on its path to Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , he contended .
Recognition came just hours after Kosovo 's parliament ratified a border demarcation agreement with Macedonia .
Two decades after communism ended , Macedonia is working to remove secret police collaborators from positions of authority .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 22 / 03 / 11
But the Wahhabis are not the only group causing fear .
He announced that a military airport in Ladjevci will be turned into a civilian facility .
500 arrests in Serbian drug bust
" EULEX -- since Merkel 's statements -- has recognised it must be [ on board the ] train , because it will move with or without it , " Sadiku said .
Outgoing chief UN war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte accused Serbia on Monday ( December 10th ) of deliberately failing to apprehend the two most wanted fugitives from the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s .
Unfortunately , nowadays , the online segment is regulated by few rules .
Other featured performers at the festival were cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and violinist Lucia Micarelli .
It took effect on April 20th .
The event , which highlights experimental movies and videos , will screen movies from 62 countries .
The days before the election offer a chance to look back at the campaign and ahead to the June 12th vote .
" We must wait , because the process in on a good track , and we don 't need to damage our image in the international community 's eyes , " he said , adding that the time for fighting has passed .
That is why it is unrealistic to expect investments and new jobs in Serbia , " Zdravkovic , one of the analysts of the web portal Makroekonomija , told SETimes .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha ( left ) and Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik exchange documents after the signing of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement between Albania and the EU in June 2006 . [ Getty Images ]
Gashic explained he and many others honourably earned their pensions .
The Kosovo passport is valid for ten years for those over the age of 18 .
Bulgaria 's nuclear power plant in the Danube coastal town of Kozloduy wants to increase its 2,000mW capacity by 120mWs . The company announced on January 5th that it has notified the Nuclear Regulatory Agency in Sofia about its plans , which require a change to its current license .
The Federation of BiH , Serbia , Canada , Greece , the Netherlands , the BiH Council of Ministers and the district of Brcko pledged 36.5m euros in aid for Srebrenica over the next three years at the July 3rd meeting .
The businessmen were identified as Costel Casuneanu and Marius Locic .
" The Serbian government has been given the highest possible price and it made a good move in deciding to sell Bor at a time when the price of copper is at its highest . "
Loan guarantors assume liability in event of default , and under pressure , some meet an untimely end .
My neighbours -- who returned later -- told me they had also found mines and explosives in their houses and yards , " Ramic told SETimes .
" But we do respect the will of our people and their elected deputies .
Baytree Capital , a US @-@ based investment company will represent the family in the sale .
The government , moreover , has made clear that it plans to stick to the policy of banning international adoptions and encouraging domestic adoptions .
The win marks Ljubicic 's 7th ATP title .
That 's why it has to be sold in 2012 , " he added .
Serbian Education Minister Zarko Obradovic said on Tuesday ( December 29th ) that it envisions boosting the number of Chinese language teachers in Serbia and Serbian language teachers in China , as well as co @-@ operation among universities in Belgrade and Beijing .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Syrian President Bashar Al @-@ Assad met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
Others , however , caution that the impact on Turkey 's accession process could be limited , not least because Turks themselves are losing interest in joining the bloc .
Even the local restaurants play along , as waitresses dress in old @-@ time garb .
" The aim was not to confiscate a large amount of drugs or to arrest a great number of people , but to stop the distribution of drugs to schools and cafes , and prevent it from any further spreading , " Dacic told reporters .
Belgrade hopes that the ruling of The Hague @-@ based International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) -- expected this year -- will back its position that Pristina 's declaration of independence violated international law .
Reports following the journalist 's murder indicated that the police had received more than one tip @-@ off about the assassination , but had failed to take any action to prevent it .
He also advertised the illegal activity on his own website , in print media and other sites that sell legal software .
But perhaps this time is their time .
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Russia ... does not recognise them as legal authorities , " Mitrovica Mayor Krstimir Pantic told SETimes .
" I don 't think he 's ideal , but he 's the best choice at the moment . "
Police and protestors have clashed during previous protests in cities around the country , particularly in eastern regions where the population is overwhelmingly Kurdish .
The political criteria Albania must meet to join the EU coincide with the country 's commitments and obligations to the Council of Europe , in the field of democracy , the rule of law and human rights , PACE noted .
Gotovina was arrested in Spain in 2005 , while Cermak and Markac surrendered in March 2004 .
About a dozen Macedonian feature films and documentaries are being screened as part of the event under way in Zagreb and Rijeka .
Downer made the announcement after a meeting with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias in Nicosia .
Due to the walkouts , for the first time since independence the new Macedonian government had to be voted in without the opposition present and without debate in parliament .
Both have been charged with genocide over the 1995 Srebrenica massacre and the 43 @-@ month siege of Sarajevo .
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde discussed " Global Economic Challenges and Solutions " in a speech in Washington on Thursday ( September 15th ) . [ Reuters ]
The political debate in Serbia should be redirected from the nationalist past to a future in Europe , " Rehn added .
The head of the Kosovo delegation , Veton Surroi , said the differences between the two sides are sharp .
At the same time , he urged authorities in Skopje to speed up implementation of needed reforms .
The " Cowboys , " as they are nicknamed by their fans , played tough but the French team was better in the closing minutes .
A member of an ethnic Albanian paramilitary group , also banned by UNMIK , said on Wednesday his organisation would resist any attempt by the Serb militants to cross into Kosovo .
Police say a series of weekend arrests helped foil a planned terrorist attack .
Bloggers debate the Ohrid Framework Agreement
Novi Sad Assembly Speaker Aleksandar Jovanovic said Aleksic promoted values that the people of Novi Sad also support .
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Big players on the global energy market suffered losses and Russia 's gas production giant Gazprom was no exception .
The venture was virtually frozen last fall after the German company RWE pulled out . ( Dnevnik , bTV , BTA , AP , AFP - 13 / 11 / 10 )
The privatisation of six sugar factories in Turkey brought the country 411m euros in proceeds , the Supreme Privatisation Board announced on Tuesday ( December 8th ) .
Free trade in the region
Communism in the country of over 3.6 million people ended about five years after the dictator 's death , but the hundreds of thousands of ugly , and now mostly abandoned and rundown , bunkers still scar the country 's landscape , including its beaches .
Split will host the Croatia Property Show , open to international investors . [ Getty Images ]
" The cost must be reduced , " he stressed , voicing confidence that the Belene plant could be completed at a lower price and in a way that will make it commercially viable .
The EU and Russia will hold new talks aimed at resolving a dispute over Moscow 's ban on Polish meat imports .
A recently discovered golden treasure dating back to the Bronze Age is on display at the National Historical Museum in Sofia as of Monday ( October 20th ) .
On November 30th , the EU interior ministers voted to allow Serbian citizens , along with those of Macedonia and Montenegro , to travel to most of Europe without visas , as of December 19th .
Kosovo declared independence on February 17th and has since received diplomatic recognition by more than 50 countries , including all former Yugoslav republics except for Serbia and BiH .
While there is always the potential to create a bubble if mortgaging is left unchecked -- something that happened in the Western countries -- the population 's debt level in Macedonia is low and there is no danger of that , " Nikolovski said .
She served as a member of parliament between 1998 and 2002 , becoming deputy prime minister after the SDSM won the 2002 parliamentary elections .
We stand firmly on our feet . We will serve our people as the opposition , too , " Kosor concluded .
" We will try to do our best to find a way to get this clarification , as it is important for Kosovo and the rule of law , " de Marnhac said .
" We sent a very strong signal to foreign markets that the government will be strong , " commented Zumrut Imamoglu , an economist at Bahcesehir University 's Economic and Social Research Centre ( BETAM ) .
The six @-@ inch cup , now owned by grandson Spyros Louis , is being auctioned at Christie 's in London on April 18th , four months ahead of the Olympics there .
Croatia , Slovenia pledge to solve open issues
" Contracting firms in Turkey are interested in privatization plans in Greece , " he said , referring to the Greek government 's plans to privatize about $ 70 billion worth of public assets as part of its austerity program .
The deal , announced Monday ( October 15th ) , is worth 1m euros .
Cook in a preheated oven ( 180 @-@ 200 degrees C ) for about 40 minutes or until the banitsa has become light brown .
The Turkish company TAV has already invested 200m euro in rebuilding Macedonia 's airports .
A ferry line was launched on Tuesday ( August 25th ) between Tripoli , Libya , and Famagusta , Cyprus .
If the drilling is successful , NIS expects to double the amount of its oil reserves .
But he appears to have lost control over large parts of the country .
Serdar Erdurmaz , vice @-@ chairman of the Turkish Centre for International Relations and Strategic Analysis in Ankara , says the uprising in Syria is a huge setback for Ankara since it has recently managed to achieve normal ties after more than 30 years of rivalry .
The administration then found donors -- individual countries , funds or international organisations -- willing to finance the specific project .
The new code specifies that when an offense results in grievous bodily injury of one or more persons , the perpetrator will be sentenced to no less than ten years in prison .
He noted , however , that there have been several Turkish investments in the past months , and more business people are going to Serbia to launch businesses .
The majority of Albanians back EU membership -- and this support has increased since the June 2006 signing of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , a recent survey shows .
The EU Council of Ministers decided at its meeting in Luxembourg on Monday ( October 25th ) that Belgrade is ready to take a step closer to membership .
In the past couple of years , Greece has been the only one of the major eurozone tourist destinations that has not improved its turnover .
Kosovo remembers 1999 air strikes
She also said the evaluation would be strictly done according to technical and not political criteria .
" I used to work for a state agency for many years .
US Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Rosemary DiCarlo said Washington welcomes the EU 's offer to assist the two sides in a constructive dialogue .
Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha was in Podgorica on Tuesday ( June 5th ) .
Nevertheless , the EU wants UNMIK to continue protecting the border zone between Kosovo and Serbia until EULEX assumes these duties .
Turkish companies participate in the 41st CeBIT tech forum .
Sretko Kalinic , nicknamed " the Beast , " was tried in absentia and sentenced in May 2007 to 30 years in prison for his role in the plot to kill Serbia 's first democratically @-@ elected prime minister .
A referendum on the proposed new Serbian Constitution will be held Saturday ( October 28th ) and Sunday . [ Getty Images ]
German car part producer Reum and Slovenia 's Grah have announced plans to build a plant in Jagodina , Serbia .
An unidentified retired colonel ( right ) is arrested by Turkish police on Monday ( February 22nd ) in Istanbul . [ Getty Images ]
Tadic announced on Wednesday ( April 4th ) that he will step down from office in preparation for a presidential campaign .
We don 't have the same rules , " Colonel Jean @-@ Luc Cotard said at a news conference in Pristina .
The results showed that 42 % of companies use legal software , 57 % illegal , and 1 % violated the licence rights .
The EU share fell in 2010 to 46.3 % while the Middle East 's share rose to 20.3 % .
The thieves should be in prison , their illegal properties confiscated , " he said .
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Under heavy criticism , the government blamed Google Inc. for changing its configurations , mixing YouTube 's IP numbers with Google sites .
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" This affair is of paramount importance , " Othonas said .
The families of the missing and their supporters believe the hope of conviction will ultimately lead to some degree of justice and at the very least discourage Kosovo Serbs implicated in the crime from returning to the region , IWPR said .
These projects should ensure a bright revenue picture over the long term .
The law was adopted in early 2010 and parliament pledged to form a special fund for its maintenance , which came through in April 2011 .
Montenegro beat Serbia to take the European title in water polo .
They have been on the run since their 2002 acquittal .
Top European Investment Bank officials were in Belgrade on Monday to open the institution 's new regional office and sign loan agreements with Serbia .
Omar Hayssam , jailed in Syria , could face added time in Romania as a result of an extradition treaty signed earlier this month .
Yet a stroll past garbage bins outside restaurants , bakeries and supermarkets shows tonnes of food thrown away daily .
Besides competing in the snatch , she won the bronze for the clean and jerk and after that lifted 212kg in total to win the silver medal , breaking the national record .
The committee also rejected all 93 amendment proposals that had been filed concerning the draft laws .
" Stop Complaining , Start Acting ! " includes 26 photographs and nine films .
He says most visitors are from the US , 30 % from Serbia , while the rest from Russia and EU countries .
During a visit to Washington last week , Buyukanit said two parties -- those of Massoud Barzani , the leader of the Kurdish regional government in Iraq , and of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani -- were supporting the rebels in northern Iraq and that the border between that region and Turkey is completely unguarded .
The EU has set an eight @-@ month deadline for member states to come up with national strategies . [ Reuters ]
This year 's three @-@ day event opens on Thursday ( August 6th ) , with something called Abrum .
It has nothing to do with the election campaign , rather with our desire to mobilise all of our capacities in order to achieve our strategic goal of EU membership as soon as possible , " she added .
A Macedonian village has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for cooking the biggest pot of beans in recorded history .
" The fugitives ' movements during the years spent in hiding are being analysed along with the activities of their aides , regardless of whether they are from within or outside the system , " Vekaric said .
" Kosovo 's independence is irreversible and this is evident from the recognitions that continue to arrive from around the world , " he told a group of parliamentarians .
On Sunday , Austrian Environment Minister Nikolaus Berlakovich said he would raise the issue of the safety of European nuclear plants at Monday 's meeting in Brussels .
According to Sanberk , however , this could lead to some battles for turf among the various ministries and centre of authority , because the new ministry will need to co @-@ ordinate the implementation of the reform process and ensure that other ministries are doing their part .
However , the ruling found he had no command responsibility for the crimes , because it " was not proven beyond reasonable doubt that there had been a superior @-@ subordinate relationship between him and those who committed the crimes in Srebrenica and Sarajevo . "
How do you believe the EU and Kosovo will respond to calls for more dialogue , and how do think all sides should treat further dialogue ?
" You can 't mix the people 's needs and the intergovenmental political interests in one pot , " he says .
Representatives of all minority communities , including the Serbs , have participated in the three consultative meetings and have expressed their readiness to be part of the council , Beqiri said .
" By calling for the removal of the barricades , Tadic has ' played it safe ' -- on the one hand , he wanted to absolve himself of responsibility for any sort of violence , while on the other hand showing Berlin he has done everything in his power , but wields no influence over the Serbs in northern Kosovo , " he said .
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The first aboriginal art gallery in Eastern Europe opened on Thursday ( December 3rd ) in Sofia .
The opposition , however , remains divided after inter @-@ party clashes that resulted in the formation of two new parties , weakening its chances of presenting a united front .
Fearful of being shut out of parliament , the small parties are forming coalitions .
" When we succeed in building this common future together , defence requirements will mutually cease to exist , " he said .
" There will be a referendum , " said Hasim Kilic , deputy head of the Constitutional Court . [ Getty Images ]
Some EU officials have voiced doubt about the prospects of either the SAA or the new deal being signed , should Nikolic win the presidency .
By law , the procedure can be initiated if the subject is older than 70 and there has been no reliable data on him for more than five years .
Nexe Grupa invested around 100m euros in Serbia , and currently employs more than 800 workers .
On Monday ( July 18th ) UNMIK officials told Albanian property owner Sebahate Selaci , who is building her house in the Bosnian neighbourhood in the northern part of the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica , that she must cease the construction of her home until she gains permission from the mission 's northern office .
I do not think it helps Kosovo if we do not give space to the country 's institutions to make decisions and see the results .
The translation appeared in Bucharest bookstores on December 19th in a limited edition and was sold out within hours .
Pristina hosted the premiere of " The Silence of Lorna , " a film starring Kosovo actress Arta Dobroshi , on Wednesday ( May 6th ) .
According to Basescu , Negoita , like Johannis , was re @-@ elected mayor last year with 80 % of voter support .
In 1965 , during construction of the Djerdap Hydroelectric Plant , workers unearthed remnants of an ancient settlement , Lepenski Vir .
The events of the past two decades in the Balkans can serve as a lesson of what should be avoided in the aftermath of long years of dictatorship , he noted .
Many municipalities and villages have been without electricity for days , but authorities say they are doing everything they can .
In the Serbian capital , excitement and anticipation was palpable Sunday ( June 13th ) morning .
Released this fall , the survey shows that the Serbian Orthodox Church enjoys the trust of 69 % of Montenegrins , while only 45.9 % trust their government .
Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen was in Brussels on Monday ( February 22nd ) where he met with EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele about Montenegro 's integration process .
The raids , which coincided with Turkey 's national poll on Sunday , took place amid suspicions that the group was planning to attack the web site of the country 's electoral board .
He has introduced order in the police and that service is now functioning much better , " he said .
In BiH 's other entity -- the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) -- Metropolitan Dabrobosanski celebrated mass in the Holy Congregation Central Orthodox Church in Sarajevo .
I hope that the dialogue can continue to produce results .
Her husband ended up returning to Greece .
" The alleged fraud relates to procurement within Kosovo police and its business suppliers of weapons and ammunition .
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" Croatia will serve as a model for Kosovo ... We will take their experiences to foster our integration proces .
What 's behind the anger and despair ?
Charges including theft and abuse of office have been filed against six former officials from Albpetrol and Armo , two state @-@ owned oil companies in Albania , police and prosecutors said on Wednesday ( October 3rd ) .
The proposal reportedly calls for allowing partial access to Turkish ports in exchange for opening the Cypriot port of Famagusta , unused since Turkey invaded northern Cyprus in 1974 .
" Because when Serbia becomes a member candidate and gets a date for the beginning of negotiations with the EU , it may be too late . "
Subotic was sought by the US , BiH and Serbian national teams .
Sanader , meanwhile , said there is " no excuse for hatred , radicalism and extremism . "
Students are unable to find work even while enrolled in universities , and parents are forced to finance students ' education in over two @-@ thirds of the cases .
Bulgaria 's capital ranks 10th on a global list of capitals with the highest quality of internet access .
The key problem is that unemployment data is based on the number of people who register at the employment agency so they can receive health insurance " blue cards . "
Maybe they are thinking that ' we better not upset Gaddafi , otherwise he might not provide us the opportunities for business ' .
Macedonia and Greece have 53 and 50 , respectively , while Turkey , the region 's most populous country , has 27 .
Last year , Brussels suspended talks on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Belgrade because of inadequate co @-@ operation , and Tadic 's DS has vowed to make changes .
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While the military have not announced their position yet , secularist parties and groups fear that the proposed partial lift of the headscarf ban could be the first step towards imposing religious beliefs in Turkey .
Approval or denial of each request was decided in a separate government session .
The prospects of the Eurozone crisis being stemmed any time soon appeared slimmer than ever on Thursday ( November 10th ) after Italy 's positions on international financial markets worsened sharply the day before .
European Council President Herman van Rompuy attended as did Martin Schulz , chairman of the Socialists and Democrats group in the European Parliament .
An international conference on protection and management of lakes in Southeast Europe was held in Ohrid , Macedonia .
Had that amount of acid spilled into the river , consequences for regional flora and fauna would have been enormous .
Culture Minister Mihalis Liapis was in attendance .
Slovakia is one of five EU member states that have not yet recognised Kosovo 's independence .
Also present at Mostar were Bishop Ilija Janjic of the International Conference of Bishops based in Belgrade -- representing Serbia , Montenegro , Kosovo and Macedonia -- and Bishop Slobodan Stambuk of the Croatian Conference of Bishops .
Gashi says the governments of Kosovo and Albania should resolve this issue by offering social guarantees for those returning to Albania .
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This is unlikely as the country begins an election year .
Half of the budget goes to salaries and pensions , thanks to raises for public servants at both the state and municipal level , as well as employees in the public health and education sectors .
A total of 1,115 respondents took part in the survey .
Three ministers , or at least former ministers , are involved , along with senior state police officials , and customs and taxation officials , he claimed .
The water @-@ related deaths are caused by alcohol consumption and shocks to the system induced by the contact with cold water , authorities say .
As can be expected from a region in transition , Southeast Europe showed excellent results in some categories and poor results in others .
Salaries in Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) public sector are relatively high for the region , undermining the competitiveness of the country 's private sector , Sanjaj Katurija , the chief economist at the World Bank 's Sarajevo office , said Tuesday ( July 15th ) .
The Balkan nation has moved 14 places up from its 33rd position in the group 's 2005 index , leaving EU members Greece ( 32nd ) and Italy ( 40th ) behind .
Except for the overall security offered in different religious and cultural sites in the country , security is offered in shifts within a 24 hour term , for designated sites .
Millionaire Darko Koncar is interested in buying and restructuring the Croatian shipyard industry and members of the wealthy Luksic family from Chile attended the Zagreb conference .
For example , cigarette tax EU regulations in Croatia should reach 90 euros per 1,000 pieces , while the current tax is 60 euros in Croatia , 16 euros in Macedonia , 23 euros in Montenegro and Kosovo , and 25 euros in Serbia .
Varujan Pambuccian , head of the IT and Communication Commission of the Chamber of Deputies , the lower house of the Romanian Parliament , warned that some ACTA provisions question its practical application .
" We are announcing our power and will to govern ourselves , " she said .
Despite the partial suspension of Ankara 's talks , the negotiation process should continue , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said last week , calling for the opening of the next negotiating chapter , which covers economic and monetary policy .
IBM Serbia and the Belgrade Faculty of Organisational Sciences sealed a five @-@ year letter of intent on Tuesday ( May 15th ) , to enable students to upgrade their use of IBM technologies .
The new terminal would have an annual capacity of one million passengers .
Edis Shekaxhiu is one of the young ethnic Turks in Prizren .
Hashim Thaci ( left , with Kosovo President Fatmir Sedjiu ) said his PDK is committed to creating a stable and unique government . [ Getty Images ]
However , the tragic death of a Serbian woman overshadowed the festivities .
" The reward policy must be turned to rewards for reforms , and not reward for compromises , because it is frustrating the people , and we might see a decrease of support for the EU in Kosovo , " Kosovo Society for Social Research analyst Edrit Hamdiu told SETimes .
Members of the local gay community mask their identity , living in fear due to the stigma attached to their sexual orientation and threats to their safety .
During the last four months , Borisov and his ministers have revealed numerous suspicious deals concluded by members of Stanishev 's cabinet , with many already referred to the state prosecutor 's office .
Diplomatic Diary : Regional leaders gather in China for meetings , Olympics
" The decision to arrest the ten suspects ... was reached at the moment when the lawful conditions materialised , that is , when we secured enough proof for a reasonable suspicion that those individuals committed crimes , " Carapic said .
Its other function is to render advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by UN bodies and specialised agencies .
Also investigated were 12 qualifying matches in the Union of European Football Associations ( UEFA ) Europa League , and three in the UEFA Champions League .
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You , Mr. President , carry this authority more than anyone else , and that is what inspired the Centre for Peace and Multiethnic Co @-@ operation in Mostar to offer you the award . "
A joint committee made up of representatives of Parliament and the Council of Peoples has been unable to reach a compromise , and the standoff continues .
In all , 3m euros have been earmarked for facilitating use of public roads by the disabled .
At a separate press conference , Papadopoulos said the Turkish was trying to undermine efforts for a solution .
He has been a member for three @-@ and @-@ a @-@ half years .
PIC urges BiH to amend constitution
No waitress or a hotel maid would ever agree to work for the mere 161 euros quoted in the official statistics as the average net monthly salary in the sector in the first quarter of 2008 , he said .
The process wrapped up with 12 convictions and stiff sentences .
Media experts agreed that the advertising for Belgrade outweighed any revenues from the event .
" The question that arises in this case is which of the two parts has a better anti @-@ corruption legislation , the EP or Romania ?
The commission might also recommend the opening of accession talks with Macedonia and other Balkan countries , he added .
Even if it remains only talk at this stage , the opposition Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) has already lambasted the prospect .
Investment in research and development should be increased to 3 % of the EU 's GDP .
Such calls express a general feeling among Greeks that it was not just the current government 's fault that there was no infrastructure to handle these fires .
Prince Albert II of Monaco opened the 38th Congress of the Mediterranean Science Commission on April 9th in Istanbul .
The Greek National Tourist Organisation opens an office in Bucharest .
Diplomatic Diary : British royals visit Turkey
And yet the violence , which has claimed more than 37,000 lives over the past quarter @-@ century , continues .
Apart from the coalitions headed by the DS and SPS , the new cabinet will enjoy the support of six representatives of the Hungarian and Bosniak minorities in Serbia .
Many in Serbia oppose continuing talks with Pristina .
" The problem with Serbia , right now , is that they 've lost a good part of their territory and they will have to learn to live with this , " Voice of America quoted Szabo as saying .
Romania asks EP to lift Severin 's immunity
In Belgrade , some might see them as traitors or something else just because they are Albanians .
Fires ravaged an estimated 35,000 hectares of forest last summer .
As he took office Tuesday , Topi called for unity , vowing also to stay above the political parties and interests .
Former Serbian Telecommunications Minister Aleksandra Smiljanic fears the next owner could raise rates .
This happened 20 years ago , not 200 years ago .
Serbia , Hungary and Croatia continue co @-@ operation for the stability in the region .
Chinese Tianjin State Farms Agribusiness Group launched its first project in Bulgaria , aiming to cultivate maize , alfalfa and sunflower on 2,000 hectares of land in the country 's northwest .
DUI 's position , despite the ethnic fear mongering by the opposition in the media , stands roughly where it was before the early elections .
They also acknowledged their differences over Kosovo 's independence .
In the spirit of tolerance , understanding , respect and friendship , we will continue travelling around towns and show what beautiful things we can do together , " said Sandzak .
About 20 NGOs protested the government 's decision to close ANES , questioning the effectiveness of the national strategy under the current circumstances .
Annually , around 100m euros are planned in Bulgaria for implementation of employment measures .
According to Slovenian Economy Minister Andrej Vizak , the declaration should not be binding , but instead convey political will .
" They had better realise the situation is so serious that it cannot be passed over with shallow talk , " he wrote in a column Friday .
Honour killings , domestic violence still a problem in Turkey
The government is making new efforts to spark the economy .
High Representative Valentin Inzko said it is time for political parties to take more responsibility for the future of their country .
Personal loans , car @-@ credit or credit to purchase homes have lower interest rates compared to rates for businesses and agro @-@ credit , which simultaneously constitute 70 % of total loans issued in Kosovo in the last three years , " the GAP Institute 's Rudina Heroi @-@ Puka told SETimes .
In turn , the industrialists demanded that politicians avoid the term tycoons , because a decade after Serbia 's democratic revolution , they " deserve to be recognised as capitalists . "
The successful candidates would then regroup under the party banner following the election .
So far , the minister has made no comment .
He confirmed that the issues of Macedonian nationality , the Macedonian language and use of the adjective " Macedonian " were raised in the talks .
" The state would make it clear it was ready to stand up to corruption and I claim that many who are considering corruption would abandon such thoughts at the very start , " Tax Administration Director Dragutin Radosavljevic told the state TV , RTS .
The EU is continuing to expand .
" Regardless of the debates that may arise , discrimination is unacceptable , " he said .
One more round of negotiations on the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece occurred in New York late last week but made no perceptible progress .
Only 97,000 voters in Kosovo , including a " certain number " of representatives of the province 's ethnic Albanian majority , will be able to vote on the constitution , the daily Blic reported on Thursday .
Croatia has not been as successful as expected where negotiations are concerned .
In March 2004 , rioters destroyed the buildings , a theological school and a bishop 's residence .
Analysts , though , contend the new push to advance the South Stream project was a Russian power play and an intended blow against the rival EU @-@ supported Nabucco pipeline , which will , if completed , carry Caspian natural gas to Europe .
The document further stressed that countries that have open disagreements with neighbours must make every effort to settle them on their own as early on in the enlargement process as possible .
Croats in BiH have differing views on future
Ministers agreed on an action plan and on a revised cyber defence policy which will not only ensure a quicker and more effective protection of NATO 's own network , but also provide the Allies and Partners with more assistance in preventing the cyber attacks , coping with them and limiting their impact .
He is a hero above all the other heroes .
" 2008 will be the year when strategic decisions regarding how we use our terrain must be made .
The crisis will be the subject of a NATO foreign ministers ' emergency meeting next Tuesday .
" All of our activities to date , including the passing of laws , are now frozen and waiting for the new government .
Covic called for politics to make a real difference in the lives of Kosovo and Metohija citizens .
With little opportunity at home , many are pinning their hopes elsewhere .
ANKARA , Turkey -- Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on Tuesday ( February 10th ) the EU should stick to commitments it made to Turkey in the accession negotiation process .
Szymanski 's friends are leaders of Bulgaria 's Critical Mass cyclists in Sofia , who gather in large numbers to bike through the streets , often disrupting and snarling traffic in order to establish cyclists ' right to use the roads .
However , KFOR would like to see that positive proposal have a real impact on the ground , " KFOR commander Erhard Drews said .
Cash payments were found to be the primary form of bribery in the region : two @-@ thirds of all bribes were paid in cash last year .
A veteran finance expert and researcher from Istanbul , Cavit Kemal , says society is becoming more polarised as the rich get richer and the poor see diminished prospects .
Montenegro is an example of how minority people live in their country and demonstrate their commitment to it .
Private companies are cutting 2 % of the staff each month and are talking of increasing that .
Serbian authorities have announced that domestic violence is on the rise , exacerbated by a lingering economic crisis and persistent alcoholism .
Interview : Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci
Ahead of the March 29th local elections , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed confidence that the global crisis would " barely touch " Turkey .
Fifty @-@ two of them have since died .
" It is bad that the assembly is not functioning independently .
Scores of tourists were stranded at the city 's airport as the fire raged close by .
" In reality though , laws are violated and those breaking the law are legitimised , " Bakouris said , noting that Greece is suffering a " crisis of values . "
But he said the new leader will have to be careful to avoid losing public confidence as Papandreou did by pushing only austerity and not reforms and competitiveness .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis on Monday ( February 9th ) urged Albania to step up efforts to ensure free and democratic elections in June in order to achieve its integration goals .
Serbian Chief of General Staff Zdravko Ponos was in Skopje on Monday ( September 3rd ) , where he met with Macedonian counterpart , Miroslav Stojanovski , and Defence Minister Lazar Elenovski .
The Trial Chamber , he suggested , should " grant leave to amend only parts of the proposed amended indictment at this time , reserving its decision on the other parts until after final judgement . "
Although the Social Democrats ' choice caught many by surprise , its leaders insist Liviu Dragnea is the man for the job .
In other cities , voters threw out AKP mayors .
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia signed an agreement on co @-@ operation in education , culture and sports on February 16th in Sarajevo .
" Recognitions are not understood as a primary responsibility of the Kosovo institutions , " he told SETimes .
Groups say the proposed new channels should be " totally independent . "
It was viewed as the " litmus test " of the government 's political stamina , as the failure of its candidate to make it into the second round would have rocked its confidence .
" In a political lynching , the procedures , law , democracy , even the people suffer .
The UN Security Council is currently debating resolutions for the future of Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
" Everyone is the same .
Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri arrived on Monday ( October 4th ) for an official visit to Bulgaria .
Accelerated manufacturing output growth and the recovery in the utility sector fueled the stronger industrial growth .
Some of the biggest contemporary music stars will perform , including Alanis Morissette , Nelly Furtado , Manic Street Preachers , Stereophonics and Cypress Hill .
Romania 's Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu met with Croatia 's Prime Minister Ivo Sanader on Friday ( April 13th ) , in Zagreb .
Rexhepi : We do have communication with the local communities living in the north and they do trust the KP but are afraid of the MUP [ Serbia 's Ministry of Internal Affairs ] and other illegal structures .
It also eases the present obligation to buy domestic tobacco -- companies can purchase up to 20 % of their tobacco from abroad .
" The more alive the European process is , the more democratic Turkey becomes , " Droutsas said .
Drama performances included a staging of Euripides ' " Electra " by the Pula Theatre of Croatia , as well as the Bulgarian Sfumato Theatre 's rendition of Shakespeare 's " A Winter 's Tale . "
" We want to see that these elections meet the highest international standards .
" The internet in BiH is used very little compared to the neighbouring [ countries ] and the developed Western democracies .
Possible deposits off the coast of Albania and in Serbia have two nations hoping for an economic windfall .
" This gesture ... strengthens peace and stability in the region facilitates integration of our countries in the EU and NATO , " Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said .
These are illegal structures that we will undo by legal means defined by the constitution and law .
Still , 60 % of eligible voters have indicated that they intend to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections .
Gul met with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the sidelines of the conference to discuss the situation in Iraq .
" The strong economic justification for deeper integration within the Western Balkans provided by the report will hopefully help motivate improved regional stability , " said Sanjay Kathuria , World Bank lead economist and lead author of the report . [ World Bank ]
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But according to Merchant Marine Minister Giorgos Voulgarakis , allowing private investors into container stations will help Greece play a key role in the region by becoming an important hub .
Macedonia should demonstrate its ability to resolve its domestic disputes in a democratic manner , NATO Parliament Assembly President Jose Lello said on Monday ( November 26th ) .
The latter was forced to resign after the Constitutional Court ruled against him .
" If the parties prove the justifiability of outstanding debts by Ljubljanska Bank , we expect that the court will pass a verdict on their behalf , " he said . " The question is what will happen if the bank turns out to be incapable of paying the liabilities , since the old Ljubljanska Bank owns no properties . "
The Kosovo Embassy in Skopje has started functioning , eight months after the establishment of diplomatic relations with Macedonia , media reported on Friday ( August 20th ) .
According to Veselin Sukovic , executive secretary of the Stability Pact 's anticorruption initiative , meting participants agreed on the need for co @-@ operation among governments , political institutions and NGOs .
Each country faces a set of challenges that must be addressed by next spring .
The city of Mostar 's prime attraction is the " Old Bridge " over the Neretva River .
The party 's platform states that relations between Serbia and any country that acknowledges Kosovo " would inevitably deteriorate . "
During Dmitry Medvedev 's daylong visit to Belgrade on Tuesday ( October 20th ) , the Russian president vowed to back Serbia regarding Kosovo 's unilateral declaration of independence , discussed energy arrangements , and dished out a loan worth approximately 671m euros , which will be pumped into Serbia 's faltering economy .
Business : Metal and pipe prices jack up Trans @-@ Balkan pipeline cost
The two @-@ day event brought together participants from Albania , Bulgaria , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia , Montenegro , Moldova , Romania , Serbia and Kosovo .
OLAP consists of a category of software tools that enable researchers to examine different dimensions of multi @-@ dimensional data .
Although Sarajevo was pronounced a UN safe zone on May 6 , 1993 by UN Security Council Resolution 824 , the army of the Republika Srpska continued to keep the city under siege .
" We 're all the same , " she said .
The ministry has sought to highlight this fact , increasing the appeal to an older demographic .
Manolis Chrysakis , director of the National Centre for Social Research , said the government must include social justice clauses to protect the growing numbers of Greek jobless -- as the unemployment rate has hit 20.9 % -- and to tax the wealthy .
Iran 's nuclear talks : What is Ankara 's role ?
As attacks on civilians in Libya continue , Kosovo Albanians say they empathise . [ Reuters ]
I am really encouraged with this annual plan because I am sure there will not be a war , " Spasov told SETimes .
Policy Centre in Belgrade Director Dragan Popovic told SETimes that " the important consequence of the referendum is that Serbian leaders from the north lost a good portion of credibility in the eyes of citizens of Serbia .
He then met with Thaci to discuss boosting communication between the VMRO @-@ DPMNE and the DPA .
On Saturday , Medvedev accepted NATO 's invitation for Russia to explore opportunities for co @-@ operation in the area of missile defence .
This crisis response package is " expected to leverage an amount of 500m euros in loans from international financial institutions , " the EC said in a new document outlining the EU 's regionally relevant activities in the Western Balkans for 2008 @-@ 2009 .
" What is important is not only the equipment , but also the courage and the personal stand of magistrates who will work here , " Justice Minister Diana Kovacheva said .
" One guy came from Iznik [ 30 minutes from Akbiyik ] to check out the turbine , " he told SETimes .
( Sofia Echo - 07 / 05 / 07 ; BTA , Sofia News Agency , Dnevnik , Mediapool , Focus news Agency , Netinfo , Bulgarian Government - 06 / 05 / 07 ; AFP - 05 / 05 / 07 ; Sofia News Agency - 04 / 05 / 07 )
The match was interrupted , resuming only after police removed 37 hooded young men from the stands .
" All Balkan countries should be in the [ EU ] in the near future ; the entire focus of this debate has been in this direction , " said Ozan .
Colonel Alija Kozljak , head of the BiH military 's International Co @-@ operation Team , confirmed that more than 170 tests were conducted , of which 99 % were successful .
Papandreou reiterated his country 's determination to implement reforms and said these efforts " begin to give results . "
One of the first steps he would take when he assumes office would be to recall all Bulgarian ambassadors who have been found to have served as agents or informers of the communist @-@ era secret services , he noted .
Vujanovic expressed hope that Tuesday 's deal would encourage more US companies to invest in his country , participate in its privatisation process and establish partnerships with Montenegrin businesses .
In comments quoted by Radio Romania , he said the unstable political environment could lead foreign companies to begin channeling investments to other countries in the area .
Eurozone members aim for sustainability
It 's also important to find a solution for the Macedonia name issue as soon as possible on the basis of the two countries ' [ Macedonia and Greece ] goodwill and the mediation of the special UN Envoy .
He won the PSD chairmanship Saturday , beating out incumbent Mircea Geoana , by a vote of 856 @-@ 781 .
Serbia today has an estimated four and a half million mobile phone users , and this amount is expected to increase .
" The king 's speech was of historic character , " Iulian Pruteanu @-@ Isacescu , a historian and author of various articles on the royal dynasty in Romania , told SETimes .
Authorities also do nothing to improve the situation , " Lakcevic said .
Bulgaria starts its first project introducing electronic technologies in the healthcare system , Health Minister Radoslav Gaydarski said last week .
Kosovo 's declaration of independence was a key topic of discussion .
Kosovo 's flag would have been there representing our new state , " says Agim Kasapolli , a TV commentator who has covered seven Olympiads .
" This will neither be economically or politically sustainable . "
The Hague tribunal has found 49 defendants guilty so far , while another 23 remain on trial .
By Klaudija Lutovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 21 / 03 / 12
Macedonia has , from the beginning , considered the Stability Pact as the only process through which co @-@ operation in Southeast Europe can be built .
Sunday 's election was important for the parties , not just because of the mayoral post , but also because it served to test support ahead of the December 12th general elections .
Group aids domestic violence victims in Albania
The next 24 months will be devoted to discussions on a date for Turkey 's entry into the bloc , Turkey 's chief negotiator with the EU Ali Babacan said . [ Getty Images ]
Republika Srpska ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik ends a two @-@ day visit to Israel on Tuesday ( August 17th ) .
The European Investment Bank ( EIB ) approved a 100m @-@ euro loan to the Port of Zadar Authority in Croatia .
Only workers of companies involved in logging will be allowed access to forests , under the restrictions , which will remain in force until September 3rd .
Another part will go to BiH 's Deposit Insurance Agency , to help prevent deposit outflows due to the financial crisis .
Greece denies debt restructuring speculations
Guda : One of the main elements to exercise control and monitoring of the border is the demarcation of the borderline with neighbouring countries .
Mothers there do not spend as much time with their kids , she said .
Only seven of the 157 countries scored 80 points or higher to make it into the group of " free " economies .
Joined by KFOR troops , the KPS sealed off the area and opened an investigation , but details about the type and amount of explosives have not been made available .
In many Latin American countries , for instance , it has been accompanied by oligarchs , extreme income polarisation , civil unrest and occasional outright warfare , as well as frequent breaches of civil liberties .
But for residents in Struga what they experienced is nothing new .
If the process will totally collapse upon its intervention , it will be no one but the commission that will pay the price . "
Also in cultural news : Romania 's Dumitrescu takes gold in the Men 's Sabre Grand Prix , and Depeche Mode comes to Zagreb .
Facing a NATO threat of airstrikes on Serbian military targets , Milosevic agreed several weeks later to pull out some troops and to allow an OSCE monitoring mission into Kosovo .
Another dozen or so are believed to have been committed last year .
The SDA is expected to nominate a replacement for Sadovic .
However , if I have to choose , I would recommend two plays of Atelje 212 signed by the same director , Tomi Janezic , Forest Glistens and Travelling Theatre Sopalovic and also the play Dreamers , directed by Milos Lolic , performed by the Yugoslavian Drama Theatre .
Some rather unusual candidates have joined the mayoral races .
Current law recognises a single religious community for people of a particular denomination .
The ruling Democratic Party ( DP ) will again head the government after joining forces with the small left @-@ wing coalition Socialist Movement for Integration ( SMI ) .
The group 's recent targets have included Iran , Egypt , and , as of this month , Turkey .
Not everyone , however , welcomes the leu 's appreciation .
Many Kosovo Serbs , however , say the representatives have no real mandate to represent their community .
Under the slogan " I am a Roma , " campaigners are calling on Roma not to deny their ethnic origin , and to take pride in their cultural heritage .
The Croatian power engineering company Koncar Elektroindustrija will invest 27.6m euros in the construction of a wind energy plant near Split , company CEO Darinko Bago announced on Wednesday ( March 17th ) .
Serbian parliament member Gordana Pop @-@ Lazic . [ B92 ]
He added that Serbia 's European future should not be tied directly to the solution to the Kosovo issue and that Belgrade should be allowed to move quickly along its integration path .
Political commentator Faltum Sadiku says that the Arab Spring has benefited Kosovo .
The move against Stanishev prompted harsh criticism from President Georgi Parvanov , who jumped in to defend his successor as BSP leader .
Cyprus joined the EU in May 2004 , along with nine other Central and East European countries , and the European Exchange Rate Mechanism 2 -- the Eurozone 's waiting room -- in May 2005 .
Did we , by any chance , get [ Serbian player ] Rukavina ?
The sale of the state owned electricity and telecommunications providers , as well as Eastern Mediterranean University , are expected to be privatised by mainland Turkish businesses .
" The authorities and the owners are playing with millions of euros , and we get fired every day .
The third stage will focus on the reconstruction of existing schools .
Undaunted , Kosovo Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni welcomed the resolution , and emphasised its importance .
The government rejects allegations made by radical Islamists regarding the centre in Lukavica , near Sarajevo .
The proposed memorandum was designed to reiterate the unity and consolidation of the majority , as well as the right @-@ wing parties ' support for the future cabinet and the adoption of constitutional amendments . ( Darik , bTV , Nova TV , BTA , Sofia news agency , Mediapool , BNN , Sofia Echo - 17 / 07 / 09 )
Papandreou 's cabinet recently announced a new series of austerity measures , including pension cuts and the real estate tax .
The group was there to support contestant Emilija Gigovska .
" Qemal Stafa brought in difficult times the spirit of freedom , reforming and modernisation , reflecting the values that today 's politics is in need of , " said foundation head Saimir Tahiri .
I am worried the government will be consumed with the elections in six months .
Turkey 's Koc Holding ranks 172nd on the list of the world 's 500 largest corporations , released annually by Fortune Global .
As part of a revision of anti @-@ terrorism strategy , the TMYK is expected to continue meetings in the coming weeks .
If this spirit of self @-@ confidence is mismanaged , some of its consequences may be quite traumatic .
The subway tunnel with the biggest cross section in Europe was inaugurated in Sofia on Monday ( June 20th ) .
In return , the countries pledged to demonstrate strengthened rule of law , step up efforts against organised crime and corruption , and increase administrative capacity regarding border control and the security of documents .
" They read news that even with a good education it is difficult to find a job , which confuses them and brings them up in a wrong way , " Gashi said .
However , he added , Turkey , Iraq and the Iraqi Kurdish regional government must keep building " ties of co @-@ operation . "
The initiative 's co @-@ president for Serbia , Aleksandar Popov , spoke with SETimes correspondent Tzvetina Borisova about the reconciliation progress in the region .
" The government will create a small number of profiteers and huge number of losers , " he said .
It is up to the internal affairs ministry to determine whether they will remain in Kosovo or be deported .
The two allegedly were complicit in a variety of offences , including graft .
A Serbian " wanted " poster promises a 1m @-@ euro reward for the capture of top war crimes fugitive and Bosnian Serb wartime commander Ratko Mladic . [ Getty Images ]
Construction will take an estimated seven years to complete .
And it will be changed at some point , but the greater challenge will be changing the mentality of the people , " Sejdic said .
After their initial shock and disbelief at the failure to receive a NATO membership invitation , Macedonians are now preparing to go to the polls on June 1st .
" I do not think dramatic political change can occur , because all major parties share the same priority -- membership in the EU .
Ferguson said no difficulties are expected in ensuring the rest of the financing .
Given the demographic issues -- falling birthrates -- that SEE countries in particular are experiencing , the UNICEF experts recommend that much more social support be provided to young families .
" Zbogar was not appointed EU ambassador to Kosovo , he is not even a head of mission in Kosovo , he is a head of office because of the simple reason that not all EU countries have recognized Kosovo , " Centre for Euro @-@ Atlantic Integration Director Jelena Milic explained to SETimes .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader came under fire Monday for the detention of an opposition activist who started a Facebook group to criticise him .
EB , 35 , is from Lushnje , Albania .
They are relatively immune to greater disruption in the country of origin .
Investments in banking are also possible .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic made an unprecedented visit to Republika Srpska ( RS ) on Sunday ( May 30th ) , paying tribute to war crimes victims from the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
One of the participants , Dragan Borisavljevic , 41 , a medical doctor from Belgrade , told SETimes that Serbia would have become a completely different country had Djindjic lived .
There , a collection from the Italian house Glamur was followed by local designer Admir Karisik , who presented dance costumes worn by BiH dancers moving to Latino music .
The " football " meeting between Sargsyan and Gul has been interpreted by local media as signs of further warming between the countries and growing confidence in the process .
B92 quoted her as saying " the elections in Gracanica , Ranilug and Kolokot and the enlarged Novo Berdo municipality represent a new chance for Serbs . "
Goran Hadzic was arrested early Wednesday after eight years on the run .
After having a cup of coffee in the shady garden , head out on the cobbled streets to see what the city has to offer .
I am also taking a stance against domestic violence and the public silence which surrounds this social phenomenon to do away with the idea that women can be mere merchandise , " Pagu said .
In addition , the EU needs assurances that Bulgaria can guarantee the funding it receives from the bloc will be properly absorbed and that Bulgarians will have easy access to this money , the Sofia News Agency quotes the draft report as saying .
Dugalic said commercial banks would have no problem offering the new institution 's credit arrangements , in addition to doing their regular work .
Several Balkan countries were still struggling on Monday ( December 6th ) to cope with the impact of massive flooding caused by days of torrential rains and blamed for at least three deaths and the evacuation of 20,000 people from inundated areas .
" Somebody in the bureaucracy is untouchable ...
Considered a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture , the Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic Bridge was built at the end of the 16th century in the eastern BiH town of Visegrad , where it spans the Drina River , the historic border with Serbia .
In theory and in practice this is wrong , because one of the main authorities of international law , Hugo Grotius -- in his book about war and peace law -- says not only those who did , but also those who planned , helped , supported crimes , have hidden crimes or didn 't try to prevent crimes , are responsible .
Austria , Belgium , Germany and Denmark continue to protect their markets from workers coming from the former communist countries that have joined the EU since 2004 .
ATHENS , Greece -- The country is enduring paralysis Thursday ( May 14th ) caused by a general strike of public servants against the government 's strict economic policy .
" This is an important step in dealing with the eurozone sovereign debt crisis , but any respite in the markets will prove to be only a temporary reprieve if countries do not deliver the required action on public finances , banks and boosting long @-@ term competitiveness , " Archer wrote .
The latest and the clearest warning came from the French President Nicolas Sarkozy .
Dragan Popovic , director of the Belgrade based Policy Centre , said he strongly believes that " both parties have troubles with internal forces which are against these agreements . " He told SETimes " These forces include opposition parties , but also a significant part of social elites , media , analysts , even NGOs . "
While praising Ankara for its efforts to normalise relations with Armenia , as well as for its recently announced initiative aimed at resolving the Kurdish question , the EC criticised Turkey for failing to make progress towards normalising relations with Cyprus .
Since the 19th century , Mostar has hosted the seat of the Orthodox metropolitans of Herzegovina , and its episcopes have had seats in the major centers or cities .
At the same time , it could position Balkan countries to take greater control of their future .
AFP reported " disgust " among witnesses as EULEX first appeared on Tuesday in Serb enclaves such as Gracanica .
Athens has been pressing for its neighbour to add a geographical qualifier , such as " north , " to its name in all international relations .
It will " certainly not remain unnoticed by the other UN Security Council members and the numerous other UN member states who have given us their trust and votes . "
European Policy Centre policy analyst Amanda Paul agrees that Ankara would be well suited for this job , arguing Turkey has proactive links with many of the key players in the OSCE , including Russia .
The personal wealth and interest statements will be off -limits to the public .
The result is a state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art tool which integrates many different data sets in order to give a broad overview of how a geological hazard may impact a community , area , or country .
The part of the meeting dealing with judicial issues addressed corruption , financial investigations and confiscation of property acquired through criminal activity .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen issued a special statement , saying he was " saddened by the news , " as well as by " the loss of many lives and considerable damage . "
He and other rebel leaders were forced to flee to the Austrian Empire in 1813 , when the Ottoman Empire launched a massive assault .
Guda : Aside from the two border crossings in Jarinje and Bernjak -- all standards of border control are applied at the crossing at Merdare , which is under KBP control .
The EIB board of directors is due to approve the funding next week .
Serbia needs to cut its high electricity consumption , said Ajdacic , and use an alternative source of energy before a nuclear plant is considered .
A statement released afterward , however , stressed that the meeting did not signal Vatican endorsement of Kosovo 's bid for independence .
" No document or unilateral move after June 25th 1991 -- when the two countries declared independence from the former Yugoslavia -- has any legal effect in the settlement of the border dispute , either at an arbitration court or during the EU accession negotiations , " the letter said .
Our plays are much cheaper than those for adults .
By Vlatko Vukotic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka - 03 / 10 / 07
But the problem is that have to think about what put the gun in this man 's hand .
At a July meeting of the Dialogue on the Process of the Stabilisation and Association in Pristina , Thaci said his government has undertaken measures and concrete steps to fulfill the necessary criteria and approve legal requirements .
Kosovo Power Company says Serbia is limiting power imports
Turkish Cypriot nationalists criticised Talat on Tuesday , for accepting -- though in principle -- single sovereignty , which they said meant " crossing the red line " of the Turkish Cypriots ' historical cause .
" She showed full mastery of the subject and she was a good communicator .
The Portuguese energy firm Martifer said on May 29th that it plans to start the construction of three wind power projects in Romania in September through its subsidiary Eviva Energy .
A split in Kosovo 's LDK ?
Such demonstrations " do not have any correlation with Serbian citizens of Kosovo , " he said .
Were they ready to support Exit ?
There are many interesting theories as concerns the Roma problem , but in practice , the solutions are few and ineffective , " said Marko Bella , leader of the Democratic Union of the Romanian Magyars .
The shortcomings had been cited as well in this year 's EU Progress Report , which described the ombudsman as a weak institution " due to the lack of political support to ensure its proper functioning and financial independence . "
Armenians maintain that 1.5 million of their kin were killed in a genocidal campaign by the Ottoman Turks at the time of World War I. While acknowledging that thousands of Armenians did indeed perish during the general turbulence of the period , Turkey insists that the number of victims is exaggerated , that mass numbers of Turks also died , and that no deliberate campaign of genocide took place .
Tirana hosted a seminar from Monday ( April 7th ) until April 9th on technologies for investigating financial and economic fraud .
Slovenia , which joined the Union in 2004 , has been blocking both the opening of new chapters in Zagreb 's negotiations with Brussels , as well as the provisional closure of those already discussed , over the issue since December .
Montenegrins are still angry with last month 's electricity price hikes , and plan to again take to the streets to show their dissatisfaction with the government 's inattention towards their demands .
On the other hand , some services that citizens are paying now will be reduced or disappear , so that the total cost of electricity for regular consumers will be increased very little , " Vuckovic told SETimes .
Accompanying him on the trip are Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov , Justice Minister Margarita Popova , Foreign Minister Rumyana Zheleva , and Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Miroslav Naydenov .
They agreed that local leaders must continue to work towards creating an efficient and effective state that is able to meet its domestic and international obligations .
Kosovo analyst Ilir Ibrahimi , vice @-@ president and chief operating officer of the American University in Kosovo , says that while reaching an agreement on regional presentation would be an achievement , the question is , " at what price " ?
But as negotiations progress , the commitment of both sides may be tested again .
In Serbia , activists offered free HIV testing and medical consultations , protesting discrimination against those who are HIV @-@ positive .
In actual practice , many foreigners -- usually with assistance from Montenegrin contacts -- are able to get around the limitation by registering a business , then liquidating it after they have bought the property .
This scenario , created by NATO planners , was the starting point for the Alliance 's largest military exercise this year .
In statements at the weekend , NATO and UN officials in Kosovo rejected the possibility of allowing Serbia to send hundreds of soldiers and police to the province .
" You could see joy , but also tears of happiness and disbelief of some Bosniaks , because they could not believe that we would be able to pray between Ferhadija 's walls , " Camdzic said .
Hezbollah is a Lebanese @-@ based Shiite guerrilla organisation , while Islamic Jihad is a Palestinian militant group operating in the Palestinian territories , particularly on the Gaza Strip .
Edmond Temelko says minorities may boycott Albania 's census . [ Klaudija Lutovska / SETimes ]
" The law itself will not reduce the number of accidents and victims , but its implementation will .
Two other candidates , Nexhat Daci and Albin Kurti , have had brushes with the law .
Tirana has made it clear that it does not have the money to launch the project alone .
" I hope that November 10th , two days after the ministers will take a decision on Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina , will be an excellent time to give Kosovo authorities and citizens the good news , " she said .
Different views
We feared the swine flu , incidents and fights among such a large number of people , but nothing ruined the good time everyone had in Guca , " Adam Tadic , director of the cultural centre , told Southeast European Times .
" I particularly agree on the importance granted to visa facilitation and on the call for progress next on visa liberalisation .
The incidents began after an off @-@ duty policeman , an ethnic Macedonian , killed two ethnic Albanian men over an apparent disagreement about a parking space in Gostivar .
More than 200 searches were conducted as part of the operation . [ Getty Images ]
The Montenegrin Orthodox Church is trusted by 39.2 % of the public , while police have the trust of 45.2 % of Montenegrins , slightly higher than the 41.1 % who trust the country 's judiciary .
Bulgaria 's scientific achievements were exhibited in the King Natural Science Museum in Brussels on February 19th .
The EC report criticises the Romanian parliament for blocking a number of prominent high @-@ level corruption probes and for trying to weaken the Penal Procedural Code to an extent that would endanger any meaningful investigation into all sorts of crimes .
Another bridge in BiH added to UNESCO 's World Heritage List
DUI , as a legitimate representative of ethnic Albanians , is strongly dedicated to the fulfillment of all conditions , so that the country can become a member of EU and NATO as soon as possible .
However , Turkey might be a good moderator in the region .
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Faith No More , Mika , the Chemical Brothers and Placebo were just some of the highlights of this year 's Exit Festival in Novi Sad .
Munk now has a 90 @-@ year lease on the site , and his local team is moving ahead with a view to having the first phase of the project open in 2009 .
The countries where likely voter participation was highest were those where voting is mandatory .
The focus was on progress achieved in the common fight against all types of organised crime , as well as on possible enhancement of regional and trans @-@ border co @-@ operation in the field .
Also killed in the US drone strike was Samir Khan , a US citizen of Pakistani descent who specialised in computer programming , according to the ministry .
Bulgaria is scheduled to hold two elections this summer , but voters appear more concerned about economic problems than the polls .
This operation represents the largest anti @-@ corruption undertaking by the police thus far .
Several such organisations have emerged in the months since 15 @-@ year @-@ old Alexandros Grigoropoulos died during an altercation between youth gangs and police .
Thaci , meanwhile , has vowed to press ahead with efforts to establish governance by Pristina institutions , " making the courts functional , disbanding the criminal structures , and fighting the rest of the negative phenomena in that part of the territory of the Republic of Kosovo . "
A team of Turkish doctors performed the first cataract surgery in Tanzania using a phaco probe , an ultrasound hand device used in modern cataract surgery .
" It is of utmost importance that Kosovo launches a comprehensive agenda for the north , " he said .
" I do not question the qualms some member states have , " Droutsas said .
Initiatives aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and reducing costs have run into opposition from unions and the left , and Karamanlis had hoped the elections would bring him a strong show of support from the public at large .
" You are here for justice today .
The EU wants Serbia to fully co @-@ operate with the ICTY in order to put the interim trade agreement , signed on April 29th together with the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , into effect .
" Turkey wants to be careful not to provoke Gaddafi . "
According to the agency , the total deposit base at the banks amounted to 6.8 billion euros .
Officials in Macedonia say progress is being made , but funding remains an obstacle .
We have to establish closer and more direct ties to the US in the matter , because it hasn 't moved a muscle to help Serbian refugees return to Kosovo , whereas it has done a lot to help Albanians return .
For instance , they did not know how and when to fine those who refused to answer , how to register their forms which were put together with those people not found at home , " she said .
" There is no country in the EU with a restricted freight market .
According to the UN forecasts , at the current fertility rate of 1.3 children per woman , Romania 's population will decrease to 16 million by 2050 and to 8 million by 2100 .
Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas urged Turkey on Thursday ( September 9th ) to withdraw its troops from northern Cyprus as a sign of good will towards the UN @-@ backed peace process aimed at ending the island 's division .
According to Yilmaz , participation banks in Turkey faced the current financial crisis " from a sound position . "
" It is true that in the past few days and weeks , we have heard some things said that were out of order ... but there are issues of substance to look at . "
EU candidates Croatia and Turkey also expressed their support for Georgia 's position , as well as concern about the impact of Moscow 's decision on the Caucasus .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- President Boris Tadic said on Friday ( October 16th ) that Serbia will not interfere in EU and US @-@ led talks in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) aimed at ending the political stalemate there .
This was by no means easy .
However , Nikolic insisted his SNS supports Serbia 's EU integration .
The Turkish government decided not to participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland that ends on Sunday ( January 31st ) .
But authorities have done little since then to clean up the town 's polluting industries .
Analysts suggest Antonescu will have to resuscitate the PNL 's popularity ahead of them and only then focus on winning the presidency at the end of 2009 .
In the December 12th election , turnout exceeded 94 % , with the lion 's share going to Thaci 's party .
Asked by SETimes whether the talks would be canceled due to the events at Jarinje , the head of Belgrade 's negotiating team , Borislav Stefanovic , said that the situation on the field " makes dialogue difficult . "
The Romanian government seeks to provide 250m euros to the state CEC bank to help small and medium @-@ sized businesses cope with the economic crisis .
SDP deputy head Zeljka Antunovic will take Racan 's place until he decides if he will return to politics or retire completely .
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier was quoted as saying on Wednesday ( December 1st ) that the UN supports dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina and will be involved in it .
For the past three years , the Montenegrin government has been wrangling with residents of several villages around Niksic .
He suggested placing a moratorium on all laws in parliament that are not connected with meeting the requirements for NATO and EU accession .
Drago Kos , president of the Council of Europe 's Group of States against Corruption ( GRECO ) , said that exceptional damage would be done if the amendments to the Anti @-@ Corruption Agency in Serbia allowed the practice of holding multiple offices to continue .
Identifications increased since , but experts say they expect additional progress later this year when MPI will create a central database .
In fact , former Central Bosnia canton Education Minster Greta Kuna 's statement that " apples and oranges should not be mixed and neither should Bosniak and Croat children " is still a current reference .
There are members of Demos who are not only from SDSM , but also people from other parties , and also people who have never been members of any political party .
The mission stated the operation is related to " a major investigation into alleged corruption and procurement fraud . "
As more Bulgarians appear to be choosing resorts in neighbouring countries for their holidays , hotel owners have been advised to lower prices not only for foreigners , but local tourists as well , to attract more guests .
On top of the 37 billion euros net contribution they will make , they will also take part in a debt buy @-@ back programme that will secure an additional 12.6 billion euros , bringing the total to 50 billion euros .
The helicopter had just started procedures to land at the Alexander the Great Airport in foggy conditions when residents of the nearby village , Blace , heard an explosion .
Public policy will have to find a way to avoid sacrificing real convergence for the sake of expediting nominal convergence that , later on , turns out to be ephemeral .
For me , personally , that 's a big handicap , and as far I can see , for the entire club .
" First we took a credit to go on a honeymoon two years ago , but then I inherited this apartment and we moved in .
On Sunday ( November 15th ) , Kosovo will hold its first local elections since becoming an independent country .
" The reform @-@ oriented parties should still give careful consideration to their voters ' wishes for a European future and act accordingly . "
Serbia 's parliament adopted a resolution Wednesday ( December 26th ) that declares Kosovo to be forever part of Serbia 's territory , regardless of any decision taken by the leadership in Pristina .
The government is trying to end the teachers ' protest by using economic pressure , Nikolay Nikolov told the web @-@ based daily Vseki Den daily , commenting on the agreement proposed by the education ministry late Monday .
With new EU involvement and warnings , the situation needs to be resolved , officials say .
Surrounded by nuclear power , Serbia is one of the last holdouts in the region .
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Moreover , people 's mood vis @-@ à @-@ vis mobilisations is flat , " he said .
These tried to create , through some media outlets , panic and resistance among the public .
It means people trust them , " Milan Markovic , minister of human and minority rights , public administration and local government , told SETimes .
Headquartered in Ljubljana , it is the result of an agreement signed six months ago with the aim of making regional railways more competitive by joining forces .
" Of the total number of unsolved cases , 120 are from 1986 and earlier , " Zagreb Municipal Court Judge Maja Bilandzic told SETimes .
Out of the 1,092 solved cases , 127 were sent to trial , representing 929 crimes .
In Brasov , a 20 @-@ year @-@ old student is being investigated on charges of copyright infringement , while Buzau County is prosecuting its first case of digital piracy against an internet provider .
The first level houses a section illustrating the turbulent history of Belgrade and the tower itself .
Most political analysts say the real reason is the drop in public support for the Liberals and the opposition parties , as shown in recent opinion polls .
" Following the elections , Greek Cypriot leader Mr. [ Demetris ] Christofias and new Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. [ Dervis ] Eroglu wrote to me , affirming their commitment to continuing with the talks , " Ban told the UN Security Council .
This would be done by dividing current talks into a Kosovo @-@ Serbia dialogue and an EU @-@ Kosovo structured dialogue .
SETimes : What do you mean by " tense " ?
Millions in investment losses are causing heavy losses on an already unstable BiH , reflected in a growing unemployment rate .
The DSS has accused NATO members of preparing to recognise a unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo , and has praised Russia for opposing former UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's status plan , which would put the province on the road to statehood .
" I 'm very proud of the band because we are really doing what we want to do and enjoy it , " adds Yevdjevich .
Majority of Serbian students want to emigrate
But as they near the end of their lives they are more anxious about the generations who haven 't been inured to hard times .
Fears that hordes of Bulgarians would flood Western Europe in search of better paid jobs have not materialised , however , according to a report by the Open Society Institute @-@ Sofia ( OSI ) published on November 30th .
On the question of national governments , more respondents were doubtful than confident ( 44.9 % to 33.2 % ) , while 21.9 % claimed neutrality .
Polls show that the public welcomes the arrests , and that more than 70 % favour a decisive anti @-@ corruption strategy .
These are the substantial dilemmas , which are the cause for serious concerns in the region and beyond .
Last year , the government said Macedonia would be immune to the world economic crisis -- wrong they were .
I am no longer a member of RECOM 's co @-@ ordinating council , but I am in the secretariat of the Coalition for RECOM , which implements its activities , " Kandic told SETimes .
On the other hand , Orhan Tekelioglu , a communications professor from Istanbul Bahcesehir University , told SETimes that it is not possible to make any claims on the popularity of TV series without additional research .
" The recent measures serve only to raise obstacles to the fight against corruption , " British Ambassador Robin Barnett said .
Organised crime , inefficacy of corporate boards and inadequate intellectual property protection top the list of problems under the institutions pillar that Macedonia needs to address to improve its rankings .
The court declared the laws referring to the overall pension reduction and the special pension cuts as unconstitutional and sent them back to parliament for revision .
Heat butter in a deep pan and fry the flour , stirring continually , with a wooden ladle .
The court found that the mass killings at Srebrenica in 1995 constituted genocide and that Serbia had breached the genocide convention by failing to prevent them .
Although CACP representatives said they were pleased with the boycott 's outcome , they acknowledged that the general public did not participate as fully as organisers had hoped .
SETimes : Serbian government officials have said they expect the issue of status to be opened in the talks -- despite opposition from Pristina and influential Western countries .
" They are looking for something special that reminds them of the military , " he told SETimes .
The European Commission announced a package of proposals on Wednesday , aimed at promoting competition within the bloc 's energy market to benefit its 500 million consumers .
Five pages , several issues and a few thorns : Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou notes various policy challenges and invites his Turkish counterpart to visit .
Pedestrians pass electricity generators in a Tirana street last January .
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica cancelled the government 's regular Thursday meeting , which was supposed to approve the proposed interim political agreement with Brussels before its signing later in the day .
The group , authorities say , was a highly sophisticated operation distributed among individuals or decentralised cells .
Jankovic : Although formally we all have the same rights , the fact is that certain parts of the population , such as , for example , the Roma , are in a very different position when it comes to the accessibility of rights .
EU leaders announce new eurozone rescue deal
From February to April 1992 , Gotovina was deputy commander of the Special Unit of the Croatian Army Main Staff , afterwards taking on a six @-@ month assignment with the Croatian Defence Council .
" I think there will always be a part that will have a bigger autonomy , " she said of northern Kosovo .
There are tables from bars on the sidewalks along almost every street in the Albanian capital 's centre .
" It can be observed that compared to the people of the other countries , Turks were the most skeptical of NATO 's essentialness , " the researchers said .
Banja Luka Communication 2007 opened in Republika Srpska 's capital last week .
The new deputy prime minister will be current Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto , who will hold both posts simultaneously .
Despite all that , forecasts regarding the recovery of the Serbian economy are still not positive .
One such building spanning 400 square meters has been handed over by the Directorate for Seized Property Management for the purpose of accommodating human trafficking victims and the Service for Co @-@ ordinating the Protection of Human Trafficking Victims .
The two presidents signed several agreements on economic co @-@ operation on the sidelines of a Chinese @-@ Croatian trade and business forum in Zagreb .
When they returned Samir had some bad news for them .
Bulgaria is part of two pipeline projects .
Four Serbian university students made it to the finals of the world 's largest student technology competition last week .
Towards the end of the otherwise peaceful demonstration , about 100 youths , believed to have links to hooligan groups , threw stones at police , who fired tear gas and rubber bullets in response .
Donja Gradina was the biggest mass execution site within the Jasenovac complex .
European Central Bank ( ECB ) President Mario Draghi was more enthusiastic in his endorsement .
Many intellectuals stood trial under the article , including 2006 Nobel literature laureate Orhan Pamuk , novelist Elif Safak and Turkish @-@ Armenian journalist Hrant Dink , who was later gunned down .
The exhibition closes June 12th .
This year 's festival , running simultaneously in Sarajevo and Zenica , includes 20 performances by troupes from 11 European countries .
According to Sefik Dzaferovic , a member of parliament representing the Party of Democratic Action , it is important not to give legal recognition to the " Serbian , Croatian and Montenegrin aggressions against BiH . "
The high bid , which far surpasses the RS budget for 2007 , has been welcomed by the entity government .
In BiH , Bulgaria , Kosovo , Macedonia and Serbia officials often engaged in corrupt practices with impunity , the State Department said .
His statement came at a state banquet in honour of his visiting Indian counterpart , Pratibha Devisingh Patil .
Russian news agency RIA Novosti quoted Medvedev as saying during the talks that Rosatom would employ a " new scheme of management " that will make the facility capable of withstanding powerful earthquakes .
An exhibition " Hommage : Miroslav Sutej 1936 @-@ 2005 , " commemorating the work of the Croatian painter , opened at the Forum Gallery in Zagreb last week .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor opened the Orlice wind farm near the city of Osijek .
" The Forum has no obligation and mission to deal with daily issues politically .
They still have to pay for any medications .
Stavrevski confirmed the country 's fiscal deficit next year is estimated to be 2.5 % of GDP , and that the government is committed to the policies that support the country 's foreign currency regime .
The government says that recognition depends on state interests , while the ethnic Albanian political parties say they reject " blackmail . "
SETimes : Do any of your songs address prejudice against the Roma ?
Spiric has said that " political consensus " must be met before the property is re @-@ assigned , a dim prospect at the moment .
US President Barack Obama wraps up his trip to Turkey , impressing leaders , journalists and ordinary citizens alike .
The prudent fiscal and monetary policies and the exchange rate peg to the euro served Macedonia well , as the situation in the country had stabilised and confidence had improved by the second half of this year , according to the IMF .
" It 's a realistic prediction that they can go to the top if they repeat their performance at the European Championship tournament in Spain one month ago , " says Nikola Nikolic , a sports journalist with the prominent Montenegrin daily Vijesti . " They sunk the Hungarians , who are Olympic champions , and two other European world champions , Serbia and Croatia .
" All legal , diplomatic and practical resources , short of security and defence resources , will be used in order to demonstrate that we don 't accept a declaration of independence and that it 's invalid . "
The office will have the authority to act nationwide , and will be accountable to the Macedonian Public Prosecutor .
The famous Treasures of the Topkapi Palace , which were exhibited in the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum and in the Kyoto National Museum last summer and fall , have drawn more than 5,000 Japanese tourists to Turkey .
" Establishing the rule of law in the most lawless part of the country will definitely be a challenge , most likely not to be met in one day only .
He and another detainee are members of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) , a junior member of the governing coalition led by the Democratic League of Kosovo .
A Macedonian government delegation , led by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , arrived in Italy on Monday ( July 2nd ) , as part of the campaign " Team Macedonia . "
" We all hoped that with time , things will get better in Serbia , but evidently nothing is changing . "
Turkey is ready to host nuclear talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council -- the UK , China , France , Russia and the US -- plus Germany , Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Sunday ( September 13th ) , while in Tehran .
US President George W Bush welcomed Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci to the White House in Washington on Monday ( July 21st ) .
The event , featuring some of the best works of Australian cinema , will be hosted by the Buyulu Fener Cinema in Istanbul .
" I would like to tell Romanians their presence at the polling station would mean much more than a simple sign of their sympathy for the political parties . ... The euro @-@ parliamentary elections represent not only an occasion for them to express their sympathy for one party or the other , but a moment when Europe measures the maturity and the devotion of the people to the idea of the EU , " Basescu said at a press conference Wednesday .
The report noted that the vast majority of harassed female employees quit their jobs rather than file charges .
We know that we can do that . "
" It 's a mixed mechanism but with Europe playing the dominant role .
" Certain groups of organised Serbs in the north are generating the incidents on purpose to keep the situation tense , " he said .
He underlined the expectation of the EU for implementation of this agreement as soon as possible .
The group believed they were negotiating with a potential North African buyer , news agencies quoted the Moldovan official as saying .
Romanian only joined the EU in January .
Karadzic has been on the run since 1996 , but the Serbian and Republika Srpska authorities maintain they are unaware of his whereabouts .
Despite soaring energy costs , BiH 's Energopetrol oil company still lost 1.75m euros in the first six months of 2008 .
" The ritualistic support of ' dialogue ' and ' co @-@ operation ' with repressive governments is too often an excuse for doing nothing about human rights , " Human Rights Watch ( HRW ) Executive Director Kenneth Roth said upon the release of the group 's annual World Report .
The new observatory is expected to house three telescopes .
Especially in this case , shooting a movie on the conquest of Istanbul , which opened up a new era in world history , was a dream in itself , " Silva Delioglu , co @-@ director of the movie , explained to SETimes .
Academics and working conditions have been gradually improving .
The two parties claim they have gained legitimacy as genuine representatives of the BiH Croats via the ballot box .
The band returned twice to the stage for encores .
Turkey is affected by three main heroin drug trafficking routes : the Southern Balkan route , the Northern Balkan route and the Eastern Mediterranean route .
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski ( left ) and Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski agreed on diplomatic missions staffing . [ Getty Images ]
To us , this is a benefit to civilisation , for which our country has been working intensively for 15 years .
A similar law hasn 't been passed in Bulgaria yet .
Medvedev : Absolutely .
The change in how people live in the capital is expected to spread slowly throughout the country .
The book presents Gunther 's lab work on telecommunications technology and is translated in Albanian .
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband swung through Belgrade and Pristina while crucial negotiations on the deployment of EULEX to Kosovo were underway .
No state can function with two chains of command , " says Morina .
Outgoing Prime Minister Hashim Thaci , the leader of the PDK , says " The December 12th elections gave another impetus to Kosovo democracy , with a new opposition which , we hope , will be constructive and co @-@ operative in the development of Kosovo . "
Promonte says that 20,000 MMS messages are being sent per day through their system .
The leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's three main parties announced a new agreement Monday that would split the country into four administrative units .
Facing upcoming elections , the Serbian government is reluctant to reduce the wages of a large number of workers or fire them .
SETimes : If it happens , what would this coalition do for Kosovo ?
Facebook and Twitter , they say , can help them get their message across .
The BiH military has mobilised hundreds of soldiers to help its citizens cope with record snowfalls that have engulfed the region , cutting off entire towns and villages and leaving many without electricity .
Jelena Trivan , DS spokeswoman and a representative in the parliament , says stereotypes are still strong in Serbia .
" We are ready to solve with our regional partners major tasks that affect not only the economic climate in the region but also the European and world economy . " _
Unveiling the new plan Tuesday ( November 18th ) was President Fatmir Sejdiu , who met with visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried and the EU 's special representative to Kosovo , Peter Feith .
The government published on Wednesday ( September 21st ) details of a new agreement struck during ongoing EU @-@ mediated talks in Brussels .
On Monday , the rating agency Moody 's downgraded Greece 's credit rating citing large @-@ scale tax evasion , huge work still ahead for authorities in efforts to implement austerity measures , and a possible decision by the EU to restructure the country 's debt after 2013 .
Yetkin argues that the mere fact officials are ruling out any conflict is the true measure of the problem .
We are testifying to this dedication through the efficient fight against all kinds of crimes , which in our countries , has a regional context .
Macedonian court decision to limit lustration sparks controversy
But as soon as I arrived in Belgrade , I felt it was a city I want to live in .
With 188 members , mostly from Africa , Asia and Latin America , NAM is a huge organisation .
The lawyer also said Karadzic is refusing to eat and is barely talking .
She has told reporters that she hopes the film will be a " wake @-@ up call " for the international community to stop fighting around the world .
Attempting to reduce excessive external deficits this way could make the economy stall and go into recession -- as shown by Portugal 's experience .
" We stand united to make sure that you can shape your own future .
" We are now speeding up the work on South Stream , " Shmatko said on Saturday at a joint news conference with Traikov and Gazprom Deputy CEO Alexander Medvedev , who also participated in the negotiations .
While natural factors influenced the energy crisis , political ones also played a role .
The seventh international salon of comic books will be held from September 24th to September 27th at the Student Cultural Centre in Belgrade .
Ankara 's goal , Guven said , is to bring all sides to the table , with the exception of the Taliban , which he termed an " unlawful organisation . "
The saxophone is a replacement for a vocal , and often melts in with the other instruments .
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" They can 't really do anything , " she said .
Times may be changing , but the accent on tradition and spirituality remains the same .
It also faces intense pressure because of demographic changes .
High Representative Valentin Inzko is critical of Republika Srpska adopting a law on state property . [ Getty Images ]
I think that the political situation is putting the image of the country in a very bad position in the EU .
Ceremonies were attended by senior political officials , including Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis .
This year 's team will sorely miss some competitors who failed drug tests .
Pointing to the free trade agreement between Albania and Turkey , Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said that Turkish investment in Albania increased four fold between 2005 and 2010 .
Veljko Mijailovic , head of the Serbian Police Union , holds the police strike poster . [ Nikola Barbuto / SETimes ]
Greece plans new barrier along Turkish border
Science and Technology : Experts work on Turkey 's first astronomy heritage list
Elghandour commended the government 's decision on the project .
The projects -- worth a total of 14m euros -- will be financed under the government 's National Investment Plan and the national plan for gasification .
Another commenter , Gabriel , criticized those on the Internet who played down the protests while saying they feel sorry for those protesters who remain in the streets to promote different causes .
Eventually , corruption allegations were leveled at others , including Economy and Energy Minister Rumen Ovcharov , his deputy , Kornelia Ninova , Deputy Minister for Disaster Management Delyan Peevski and Hristo Lachev , the head of Bulgaria 's tobacco monopoly , Bulgartabac .
Also this week : Montenegro opens a permanent UNESCO mission .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic told Belgrade @-@ based B92 that Podgorica 's swift reversal of its own position prompted Belgrade 's sharp response .
Police charged both men in 2003 for suspected involvement in the Djindjic assassination , but the indictment against Seselj was soon dropped .
Romanian TV star Andreea Marin @-@ Banica won gold for an extendable baby bodysuit .
She said theirs is a misunderstood profession .
Members of the public say they feel like moviegoers , wondering how will it all end .
An influential judge and two businessmen snared in an investigation of influence peddling are released after being detained for several days .
" Corruption is still a serious problem .
For the first time in the history of the Balkans , we share common strategic goals .
He also spoke out against using energy as a means to achieve political goals .
The Fund cited concerns related to the eurozone crisis .
The only way to end this situation would be if Serbia recognises Kosovo customs seals .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci on Sunday ( March 8th ) invited his Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic to visit Kosovo -- but only if it is an inter @-@ state visit .
Rising wages , if unaccompanied by adequate productivity gains , will cause inflation to creep up again and lead to larger , menacing , external deficits .
The prospect has some in Pristina worried .
Haxhinasto : This is a good relationship .
Officials have sought to alert visitors to the 112 service by means of a public campaign .
Turkish filmmaker Daghan Celayir won the award for best film at Spain 's 32nd Elche International Independent Film Festival held between July 24th and July 31st .
Berisha , however , insists there is no chance that the date -- decreed by President Alfred Moisiu after the parties were unable to agree on one -- will be changed .
As part of efforts to reduce public spending , the Greek cabinet has also decided to cut back a month 's salary from all elected officials -- from the head of state down to the country 's mayors .
UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier . [ File ]
" Arbitration is the best way to find a solution to a dispute that has been troubling us for nearly 18 years and caused many tensions and frustrations between our two countries , " she said .
However , progress on this issue has been blocked , this time over demands by Croatian politicians for a TV channel in Croatian .
It also saw increased use of Facebook and other social media networks , with candidates and parties using them to post information about campaign events , rally supporters and launch fierce attacks on opponents .
By the end of June , Montenegro was recognised as an independent state by the EU and the OSCE and became the UN 's 192nd member .
Turkey has played a leading role in mediating between the two bickering sides .
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Musicians without Borders said it wanted to address the ethnic divide by reviving Mitrovica 's rock spirit from the time before the 1999 Kosovo conflict , when it was known as a regional rock centre .
Analysts say voters are likely to give it the thumbs up .
" It will come out to be very expensive for Kosovo in the months and the years to come , " he said .
Macedonia has a unit of prosecutors in charge of organised crime and corruption , which investigated important cases within the last year and whose prosecutors are being trained intensively . "
The government is banning plastic bags in hopes of improving the environment .
His wife and two other people also face corruption charges .
A co @-@ operation protocol between BiH 's and Serbia 's war crimes prosecution offices has come to a halt due to administrative problems , but the bigger glitch is that the protocol 's content is little known .
In a declaration at the US @-@ EU summit in Slovenia , the two parties promised to co @-@ operate in ensuring a smooth transfer of powers between the UN and EU missions in Kosovo .
The Serbian Ministry of Education and Science has denied that students of other nationalities face discrimination .
" These attacks aim at provoking Turks against the Kurds , and undermine the inclusion of the DTP party in Turkey 's political system , " says Sedat Laciner , director of the International Strategic Research Organisation in Ankara .
" Montenegro is not quite ready -- it needs to finish its action plan but should get some positive vibes at Chicago . "
Science and Technology : Romania to produce swine flu vaccine
" Pristina and the international community voiced the need for better relations ; we never thought Serbia would recognise Kosovo soon .
" We want to see this issue resolved through diplomatic discussions , and I don 't think there 's anyone out there that is seriously thinking that a resort to violence or force would be a resolution , " he said .
Also in business news : Croatia could register economic growth of 1.5 % at the end of 2011 .
The EC is reportedly planning to invest 250m euros in Nabucco .
Serbian Health Minister Tomica Milosavljevic opened an international expert symposium on scientific progress and trends in the development of regenerative medicine on Wednesday ( October 20th ) in Belgrade .
The Kypseli and Patissia neighbourhoods are home primarily to Nigerians .
Solutions to the name of the former Yugoslav republic , still known to the UN as FYROM , were proposed by Special Representative Matthew Nimetz in 2005 , but were rejected by both parties .
But , by doing so , the mayor ignores the discipline and the sense of responsibility that are proper to a representative of a public institution when it comes to observing the Romanian law and international conventions , " Magdalena Matache , executive @-@ director of Romani Criss , told SETimes .
Science and Technology : Microsoft organises forum in BiH
PODGORICA , Montenegro -- President Filip Vujanovic and Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic will open a Serbian consulate Wednesday ( March 16th ) in the city of Herceg Novi .
The referendum would challenge the High Representative 's legal authority .
Macedonians will switch from analogue TV to digital . [ Getty Images ]
" But it will definitely put psychological pressure on the PKK , " he said , adding that the military option cannot be the only tool to eliminate the PKK .
Davutoglu also visited the Turkish community in Prizren and Mamusa in southern Kosovo and then headed to Mitrovica , Peja , Istog and Skenderaj , where he met with the family of the first commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) , Adem Jashari , and visited his grave .
Greek police cleared out an illegal migrants ' camp in the western port city of Patras on Sunday ( July 12th ) .
" The cameras are about the overall police work , including smuggling , " Elshani said , noting the process of repairing them on the northern border will continue .
Efforts to increase organ donation have included a recent project by the Serbian humanitarian organisation Nezaboravak , titled Make Life Last .
Culture and Sports : work of Kosovo artist on display in Sweden
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Inquiries into a shady resort project have led to arrests , but some see a political motive .
NEW YORK , United States -- High Representative Valentin Inzko told the UN Security Council on Thursday ( November 11th ) that BiH authorities have become more divided and do almost nothing to advance the country 's EU and NATO bids .
" HDZ has its traditional electorate in Bosnia and I 'm sure that this election will be a success .
" The United States is not , and will never be , at war with Islam , " he said to the applause of parliament members .
Ylber Morina from Pristina agrees there is " a possible threat " from Serbia trying " to get into Kosovo . "
" There have been discussions with several members of NATO to include Turkey , Bulgaria and Romania in terms of parts of this ... missile defence architecture and whether countries would support installations ...
The potential of this transport path is increased by the Danube @-@ Black Sea Channel , which allows goods to be moved to the port in Constantza , Romania .
" The Albanian media does not [ report ] information about the minorities ' reactions even though we regularly send them statements .
Romanian Education Minister Cristian Adomnitei took part in the " Romanian @-@ Austrian Days of Science " two @-@ day symposium in Vienna that began on Tuesday ( May 13th ) .
Although his party saw its strength in parliament trimmed , Karamanlis stressed his determination to push through his agenda .
Former Police Minister Bozo Prelevic told SETimes that the Serbian police have achieved conspicuous success in the fight against criminal groups over the last few years .
The Dayton system is itself threadbare .
After months of political fighting , the two parties that won the most votes -- the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) headed by Zlatko Lagumdzija and Milorad Dodik 's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) -- have reached an impasse regarding the government .
But Russia remains suspicious .
The report also assessed laws on NGOs , which it found to be among the most liberal in the region .
Following an upsurge in PKK attacks in 2007 , Washington approved limited Turkish air raids on PKK bases in northern Iraq .
President Traian Basescu launched a new attack on March 14th against Romanian media conglomerates who , he claims , are leading a campaign against him .
The IMF revised down its 2011 GDP growth forecast for Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) to 2.2 % , against 3 % earlier , IMF representative Costas Christou said on Monday ( November 15th ) .
Vlado Popovski , former defence minister , proposed a compromise during an interview with A2 TV .
" With a total number of 450,000 people who visited , Museum Night has become a very important cultural event , " spokesperson Marija Randjelovic told journalists at a press conference .
" All decisions must be based on scientific evidence and expert analysis . "
Turkey considers joining GNEP
Although the newly proposed indictment is generally much narrower than the one against his former political mentor , Karadzic claimed it set the stage for a " mega @-@ trial " that would drag on for years .
NATO membership for Albania , Croatia and Macedonia will contribute greatly to further stabilising the Western Balkans , says Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski in an exclusive interview for Southeast European Times .
Gruevski seeks NATO , OSCE help on Macedonian minority issue
Recently , however , dengbej performance started to be accompanied with instruments .
With the elections over , UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari is now expected to come forward with his proposal for Kosovo 's future .
With Romania facing the impact of the global financial crisis as it enters a crucial period of reforms , the president has chosen someone known for his role in revamping the country 's economy .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 21 / 10 / 10
In the 1980s Yugoslavia had a standard of living that was equal to that of Greece , " Maja Kostic @-@ Mandic remembers .
The dispute is " an issue that remains , " Fouere said .
Russia threatened on Monday to pull out of an upcoming high @-@ level meeting with NATO if the Alliance does not call off its long @-@ planned military exercises in Georgia .
Those who graduate from the Military Academy do not necessarily become officers , they can choose civilian service .
The country hopes to enter the bloc by 2009 and become the next member of the Schengen zone .
Many in Turkey 's largest city have been wary that any massive earthquake would devastate Istanbul , but fears grew after a 5.3 @-@ magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of Soros off the Aegean Sea in western Turkey on Wednesday ( November 3rd ) .
The main surprise was that Imer Selmani 's New Democracy party did not win a single seat .
In an effort to increase student numbers , the University of Pristina raised the student admission limit .
UN , NATO and EU officials are calling for an end to the violence in Libya .
Organ trafficking investigation
A strong country with rapid economic growth and stability contributes to easing tensions and resolving problems in the region , in its immediate surroundings and wider Balkans .
The reforms will be funded by the government , the Institutional Development of Education and the World Bank .
As EULEX continues to probe allegations of fuel smuggling , tax evasion , misuse of authority and links to organised crime , an undisclosed number of KFOR soldiers have come under suspicion .
Many of you said you like the quality and style of our writing .
A series of violent assaults has shaken Croatia , leaving many worried about the level of personal safety and security in the country .
EP members ' call for greater openness is music to the ears of the Western Balkan nations .
It became one of the brightest symbols of Bulgaria 's struggle for liberation and set the tone for the country 's liberation from the Ottomans in 1877 .
The Romanian government decided on Wednesday ( October 8th ) to establish a national energy company , which should group nearly 50 % of the country 's power production .
Although Croatia has ample resources that would enable it to supply the market with domestic products , the comparatively high cost of food production -- combined with steep tax rates -- make it cheaper to bring in food products from abroad .
The plan will be carried out in two phases and will be completed by the end of 2009 .
Some might reconsider whether to drive to Croatia after all or will find themselves forced to economise once they reach their destination .
He noted however that Iceland will not be put on a faster track to membership ; rather , its bid " will be treated by the book . "
Meanwhile , as more and more visitors come to Albania , Albanians themselves are going abroad for their holidays .
A month after the start of the popular uprising in Benghazi on February 17th , the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1973 , approving the establishment of a no @-@ fly zone over Libya and the use of " all necessary measures " to protect civilians from attacks by government forces .
" The main aim of the festival should be to acquaint people [ in Turkey ] with this kind of music .
Bulgaria 's top diplomat said she was flattered and pleased she was getting a portfolio in the area of EU foreign policy , as it carries " great political importance . "
Last year Serbia exported goods worth 760m euros to Germany , while German exports to Serbia totalled 1.3 billion euros .
Schwartzenberg said on Monday ( May 2nd ) that he has access to funding worth over 100m euros to invest in the media group .
The required age will also go up by four months at the beginning of each of the next three years for workers and specialists in the two groups entitled to early retirement : reaching 48 for women and 53 for men in Category 1 , such as miners , pilots , divers , etc .
However , a much higher number , some hundreds and thousands of others , have changed nationality based on administrative proceedings in the civil registry offices .
Work started on Sunday night after local authorities sought help from the central administration , warning that any delay would lead to the largest urban disaster since WWII .
Tough week ahead for Greece 's Papandreou
Sensitive issues affecting northern Kosovo can only be addressed through continuing talks and co @-@ ordination among all relevant players , factoring in local concerns and circumstances , the secretary @-@ general said .
Bulgaria 's natural gas distributor , Bulgargaz , signed a new agreement with Russia 's Gazprom on the delivery and transit of natural gas through 2030 .
But some disagree with the proposed defence cuts .
" All of the important people from the Serbian underground are in jail at the same time -- that hasn 't happened in a long time .
Moscow imposed a ban on meat imports from Poland in November 2005 , claiming that lax Polish food safety controls had allowed Indian buffalo meat to enter Russia labeled as beef .
One man was thrown outside the helicopter .
With the apparent change in PKK tactics , authorities are considering how best to respond , in order to protect the public .
Foreign and domestic construction companies have , for over a decade , capitalised on these changes as well as the lack of available space in city centres , extending construction elsewhere .
Enyeart : At a time when our military resources are under huge pressure , the continued involvement of the United States in NATO HQ Sarajevo shows how important we regard the stability of the Western Balkans and Bosnia Herzegovina as key factors in European security .
He called for a constructive approach by Belgrade , saying that although Serbian officials are not expected to welcome a solution that would not suit Serbia , they are expected to act according to international principles .
In Sibiu , rock music enjoyed an airing at the ARTMANIA Festival on July 18th and 19th .
They should have begun with the de @-@ nazification of Serbia , removing all those who have been linked to helping , planning and ordering crimes .
While the diplomatic standoff continues , a slight barrier may have been moved when Serbian Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic visited northern Kosovo on Sunday ( August 8th ) .
If you Google Hasan Nuhanovic 's name in search of his pictures or personal data , you 'll stumble on the photograph of his parents he always keeps close by .
Italian general takes command of KFOR
Macedonia should get a date for the start of EU membership negotiations in the first half of 2008 , when Slovenia holds the rotating EU presidency , Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa told the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week .
From a macroeconomic perspective , this will require continued fiscal prudence with spending directed towards growth generating measures ( rather than salary and pension increases ) and it will also require monetary and financial sector policies that will ensure that the financial sector remains sound and liquid , " Burunciuc , World Bank country manager for Macedonia , told SETimes .
" We must shield European citizens from the risks that external suppliers cannot honour their commitments , " EC President Jose Manuel Barroso said . [ Getty Images ]
The green shoots symbolise life , fertility and prosperity .
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EU defence ministers voiced support Wednesday for a plan to phase out their bloc 's peacekeeping operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina , citing the improved security situation there .
Progress , however , is visible in terms of women 's participation in public and political life .
" It should spring us into action . "
Sighisoara is a major tourist destination in the heart of Transylvania .
The resolution also urged Greek Cypriots to accept increased international contacts by Turkish Cypriots in the areas of culture , education , sport and youth exchanges , insofar as these contacts do not serve political purposes or are incompatible with efforts to reunify the island .
Only four other parties are expected to cross the 5 % threshold .
Keeping the momentum in the status process would allow the international community " to take advantage of a window of opportunity , " he told Council as he presented his quarterly report on Kosovo .
In 2007 , the bloc was the region 's largest trading partner for both imports and exports , which stood at 61.3 % and 63.2 % , respectively .
Demos is formed to help change such rhetoric and this kind of ruling .
We cannot allow criminal gangs , sponsored by Serbia , to forever hijack the future of our state because it is unacceptable -- not only based on our constitution , but also by international law and European principles .
Belgrade hosted a Serbia @-@ EU forum late last week , attracting more than 400 officials from Europe , Serbia and the region , along with business people and media representatives .
The document , which eventually became known as the Dayton Peace Agreement or the Dayton Peace Accords ( DPA ) , was formally signed by the three Balkan presidents on 14 December 1995 in Paris .
Tasic said he has been forced to re @-@ sell vegetables at Belgrade 's open @-@ air markets to support his wife and two children , even though he is unable to move much due to arthritis and has no health insurance .
" But with the pace at which we are advancing and with the measures we have already taken , we are confident we will reach the goal we have set for 2010 . "
In three separate raids , it arrested 58 border police and three customs officers .
In an address Sunday , Erdogan declared his loyalty to secularism .
Besides the UN , another key actor in the process is the six @-@ nation Contact Group for Kosovo , consisting of Britain , France , Germany , Italy , Russia and the United States .
Serbian chief negotiator Borislav Stefanovic shakes hands with a KFOR peacekeeper in Rudare . [ Reuters ]
Many injured during KFOR " Freedom of Movement " operation
Energy privatisation was not a main theme of his predecessor 's administration , which was influenced by its coalition partner , the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) .
One of the Pact 's main initiatives was to encourage every country to sign bilateral free trade agreements with each other , facilitating economic co @-@ operation .
But ties between Ankara and Washington are currently strained due to a US Congressional committee 's decision to adopt a resolution describing the massacres of Armenians during World War I as a genocide .
Dinkic suggested that the BiH , Croatian and Serbian governments should hold joint sessions every three months to resolve lingering issues .
During the festival , award winners of the International Dance Competition in Hanover from 2006 , 2007 and 2008 will perform , as will ten other foreign and Greek dance groups .
" Out of 8 million jobs created in the EU since 2000 , six million were filled by women , and 59 % of university graduates are now female , " he added .
It is doubtful that the Security Council would demand an investigation in Kosovo even if the OSCE adopted such a resolution , international law expert Vojin Dimitrijevic told SETimes .
" The balance of power has changed , " she tells SETimes .
The IMF mission says Serbia 's GDP is expected to drop by 3 % this year -- better than previously forecast .
The decision was adopted following a recommendation to that effect by the 47 @-@ nation Geneva @-@ based rights ' body on Friday .
For example , many households cannot take advantage of the free dialup service because they do not have the phone lines necessary to access the internet .
The tax revenues boosted entity and state budgets , and in the first three years BiH collected 1 billion euros more than expected .
" One of the best solutions [ in the meanwhile ] is for every building to have its own solar system , or windmill , and ' zero energy cities ' will themselves produce energy for their needs , " Todorovic said .
Turkish Cypriots tear down controversial bridge in Nicosia
The message from EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele was that Montenegro must achieve anti @-@ corruption results that " can be seen . "
A security officer stands guard during the opening session of the 4th UN conference on the Least Developed Countries in Istanbul . [ Reuters ]
The trophies went to Nadal and Henin , but for a time this year 's French Open looked like Serbia 's tournament .
Serbia 's position towards products from Kosovo will not change explained State Secretary of the Serbian Ministry for Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic , who cautioned that Pristina is in violation of the foundation of their talks .
The OSCE / ODIHR suggests that , because of the increased number of irregularities in the last parliamentary elections , violators of election law should pay a higher fine , ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 euros .
The goal , he explains , was to leverage ties in order to maximize political interests .
Already tense Romanian @-@ Russian relations endure a further strain .
After the talks in Brussels , the head of Belgrade 's team , Borislav Stefanovic , said his delegation had done what it could to achieve agreement , but did not know whether it would be enough to greenlight Serbia 's EU candidacy .
That hope enabled politicians with differing ideological stances to rally citizens behind the banner of a " return to Europe . "
Another rash of clashes between the Turkish army and the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) on Thursday ( October 16th ) left five soldiers dead and 15 wounded .
State subsidies will be eliminated after accession , and EU funds will have to suffice in order for Croatian agriculture to be competitive on the EU market .
The city of Ohrid Macedonia hosted a Turkish @-@ Macedonian business forum Tuesday ( May 26th ) following a Macedonian government initiative .
" However , normalisation also requires the removal of the ban in the long @-@ term . "
UNHCR said 56,943 unlawful immigrants were arrested during the first eight months of 2011 trying to enter the country .
Eight @-@ year @-@ old Marko Calasan from Skopje became the youngest certified IT administrator in the world after he passed Microsoft 's exams .
The Spanish team , one of the all time favorites , won the championship , defeating Germany in the final match 1 @-@ 0 .
" Regarding the criticism about Macedonia is emphasising too much fiscal policy , i.e. , financing projects from the budget , all relevant economic institutions , even Nobel Prize winners , say that fiscal policy should lead the political economy , " Professor Tome Nenovski told SETimes .
" He enjoys the protection of the mafia , even of local powerful people .
" We have witnessed Bahrain taking steps towards reforms , and have urged them first to listen to their people , " said the chairman of the Turkey @-@ Bahrain Friendship Group , MP Veysi Kaynak .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) tripartite presidency said on Monday ( November 12th ) it had accepted Prime Minister Nikola Spiric 's resignation .
Therefore , the project of bilateral and multilateral co @-@ operation of these countries may develop over time into an alternative to European integration .
However , the north must have some form of institutional links to Pristina , not for the sake of Pristina , but for the sake of their compatriots living south of the Ibar River .
Trucks line up to enter Iraq through the Habur Gate border crossing . [ Reuters ]
Philosophy student Ognjen Jovovic , one of the protest leaders , told SETimes that the application of the Process has been a complete fiasco .
Like many , however , she worries that the situation back home will make it difficult to find employment despite the high quality of schooling she has received .
Glover : Some important steps have been taken to hold elections which will comply with OSCE commitments .
Hotels , bars , restaurants and nightclubs are all subject to the new rules .
" Bulgaria aims to speed up its convergence in living standards with its European neighbours over the medium @-@ term , despite the current economic downturn , and increased productivity lies at the heart of this agenda , " Bank Director for Central European and Baltic Countries Orsalia Kalantzopoulos said .
" Only in the army was Serbia able to train a larger number of people for reaction to emergency situations , such as earthquakes and floods .
Marko Blagojevic of the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy says he doubts the government will face negative consequences among voters because of Mladic 's extradition , as long as they see that it clears away barriers to accession .
She added , however , that areas with outstanding problems would remain under close observation .
" Now , for the first time , we officially have the mismatch between the Serbian government and Serbs from Kosovo ... perhaps , the international community will now have to have two negotiators from the Serbian side , official representatives of Belgrade and Kosovo Serbs , " Jelena Milic , executive director of the Centre for Euro @-@ Atlantic Studies and a member of the Forum for International Relations and European Movement in Serbia , told SETimes .
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso was one of first EU officials to congratulate Erdogan on his victory .
Her expectation is that , as a movie prepared in line with Hollywood standards , it will have global impact .
There are signs , however , that Moscow is ready to work out a deal with the EU .
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Positive sentiment towards neighbouring Iran dropped to 30 degrees on the thermometer from 43 last year .
As the stalemate drags on , the EU is increasingly worried that Kosovo Albanians could take the matter into their own hands .
When Mesic took office , the presidential duties were based on the French model , making the position more of an authoritative one .
Turkey 's lowest mark of 3.75 is for political culture .
Montenegro 's Vujanovic starts consultations on new PM
When prominent Romanian opera singer Amalia Antoniu was admitted in April to the CFR2 Hospital in Bucharest for minor surgery , she never expected to end up in intensive care , in critical condition , kept alive by machines .
It is the citizens who were definitely planning to travel before , but did not dare because they had to wait for a visa , " Gorbis Director Svetlana Sabovic told SETimes .
Turkey 's burgeoning population and economy are posing an increasing threat to its vast ecological wealth .
But the two nations failed to iron out differences over US missile defence plans and Kosovo 's future .
" A vote in the local elections this time holds only one message : never again .
" The best way for the government and the opposition is to find solutions together . "
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Krasniqi told SETimes that the indictment followed investigations begun last year by the Special Prosecutor of Kosovo , with the assistance of EULEX .
Speaking at an urgent news conference Monday evening , Sanader told reporters he would ask parliament to approve the sacking of the interior and justice ministers , Berislav Roncevic and Ana Lovrin , as well as of national police chief Marijan Benko .
Redzepova : This award means a lot .
Border peace is a key component for EU membership .
Of that , 560m euros come under the PHARE programme , including the uncontracted 220m euros now irretrievably lost .
He also offered the use of radar in southern Russia .
That was Serbia 's first match day .
A legal provision could have introduced a binding solution for the investment of privatisation funds in educational infrastructure .
Meanwhile , pensioners like 76 @-@ year @-@ old Vera are staring at an empty pantry .
He also said he had been unaware of actions by police in the case , as he was out of the country when they occurred .
The current negotiations on the status of Kosovo are to determine whether Kosovo will gain independence or remain an autonomous province of Serbia .
Cynicism , narrow interest and cowardice should not take hold of our lives , " the king said .
Government influence on the media continued to be observed in Croatia , while press in Montenegro continued to be subject to certain restrictions .
The 38th edition of the Istanbul International Music Festival began on Thursday ( June 3rd ) in Turkey .
" Northern Ireland is a good example , as well as any solutions that are offered in [ former UN envoy Martti ] Ahtisaari 's plan , " said Predrag Simic , former Serbian ambassador to Paris and professor of international law .
The UK and France were first and second , respectively .
The Commission said Greece should present an interim progress report in mid @-@ March .
But the fact is that our ban on multiple functions has at the same time sparked a reaction and even led to amendments to the law regulating the field .
Rijeka , Croatia , is hosting the 11th European Individual Men 's & Women 's Chess Championship from Friday ( March 5th ) to March 19th .
EULEX said it " appreciates the good work of the Kosovo Police , the local prosecution and the local judiciary in fulfilling their respective roles and thus helping to strengthen the rule of law in Kosovo . "
Mediu resigned days after the explosion .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly invited BiH political leaders for talks in Berlin in an attempt to overcome the deadlock in forming the new BiH governments , in the wake of the October general elections , media reported on Tuesday ( January 18th ) .
That claim is backed by a part of Serbian President Boris Tadic 's speech at the news conference announcing the arrest of Hadzic , who is charged with war crimes in Croatia .
" In 2009 there were more than 430 security incidents ... far more than have been recorded in the previous 20 years , " the State Department said .
He was accompanied by members of the North Atlantic Council ( NAC ) -- the Alliance 's senior decision @-@ making body .
The Ljubljana stock exchange operator , a consortium , choose Greece 's Hellenic Exchanges and Austria 's Wiener Boerse as the preferred bidders for 81.01 % of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange .
Those arrested include Vlade Manaskov of Veles and two Skopje residents , Spase Dimkovski and Tomce Dimkovski .
" Google is a vital source of information , " Akdeniz said .
Currently , the government subsidises about 15,000 citizens at a cost of about 1m euros .
Montenegro was officially admitted to the UNESCO on March 1st , becoming the 192nd member .
Although the PKK is recognised as a terrorist organization by the EU and the US , Demir says Turkey expects more .
A youth organisation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is campaigning to downsize the nation 's government .
" Our intention is to raise to a higher level of political and economic co @-@ operation with the proud countries that are with us today in Belgrade , " Serbian President Boris Tadic told conference participants , adding that his country remains committed to the principles of non @-@ alignment .
ATHENS , Greece -- Air traffic controllers have announced a strike Thursday ( June 25th ) which has travellers bracing for major disruptions .
He saw two US servicemen who had just arrived from London , and followed them to a waiting blue US Air Force bus .
Last week , two senior government members went to Brussels to convince officials there that their country is ready to take the next big step .
" There was no escape other than the back door , and it was stuck by the pressure of the flooding water , " Istanbul Governor Muammer Guler told reporters .
A bid by the Croatian government to address The Hague tribunal in the status of amicus curiae , or friend of the court , has failed .
Not all EU members approve of taking a softer line , however .
" Boldly synthesizing jazz , rock , dance and electronic music , it proves the allegation that jazz is not a style but a language .
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Republika Srpska 's Prime Minister Milorad Dodik promises faster trains in the entity .
The drop is higher than the government @-@ set target of 33.2 % .
Kosovo received over 68m euros in IPA funds in 2007 , and 185m euros in 2008 .
Romanian film director Cristian Mungiu won the coveted Palme d 'Or at Cannes for his movie " 4 months , 3 weeks and 2 days . "
NATO chief urges Serbia to arrest war crimes fugitives
" If there is movement forward ... we might even have a conference @-@ type meeting , " the AP quoted Ischinger as saying on Sunday .
Montenegro 's prime minister met with EU officials after a positive progress report for the country .
Awards , actor Kevin Spacey close the 14th Sarajevo Film Festival
Dervis Eroglu vows to continue talks with Greek Cypriots , though his call for a two @-@ state solution has been firmly rejected by Nicosia .
Concert organisers were able to fulfil three aspirations of Proeski 's .
Also in culture this week : Podgorica hosted an international book fair and Picasso works were on exhibit in Skopje .
The country signed a 1.1 billion @-@ euro three @-@ year stand @-@ by deal with the financial institution in 2009 , which expires in June .
The ruling comes just two weeks before the July 22nd general elections .
She was one of the founders of the Helsinki Human Rights Committee in Serbia , and was at the helm of the Lawyers ' Committee for Human Rights since 1997 .
This support corresponds with equally great expectations , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele said . [ Reuters ]
They are more often hired on temporary contracts and less frequently on full @-@ time ones , and it is more common to see a young person work in irregular employment situations than a representative of any other group .
The report quoted Kosovo officials as estimating that the highway could cost 800m euros .
Second , fiscal policy must function with local production and as such , encourage private businesses to enter into production , and encourage farmers to develop their fields .
Amid international calls for a consensus candidate , the Socialists and the Democratic Party settled on Alfred Moisiu .
Favouring more centralisation of police , the ruling Bosniak Party of Democratic Action and the Serb Democratic Party are criticising the legislation , claiming it offers only " cosmetic " changes that will not improve security in BiH .
He said that the two states have rich tourism potential and that flights between the two countries could be the catalyst for the integration of tourism and other businesses between them , as well as with the rest of Europe .
Mix egg yolks with sugar .
Correspondent Ismail Saymaz of the daily Radikal has ten cases filed against him .
SNSD leader Milorad Dodik , who won the presidential election in Republika Srpska ( RS ) on Sunday after serving as the entity 's prime minister since 2006 , has repeatedly threatened to call an independence referendum .
Osmanagic , a business owner in the United States , has spent tens of thousands of euros seeking Europe 's first pyramids . [ Getty Images ]
At a meeting Friday ( July 3rd ) , they discussed a series of joint co @-@ operation projects involving transport and energy in the Black Sea area .
In Athens , Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas hailed the death of Bin Laden as a " strong blow to terrorism . "
The ministry said the move aims to facilitate foreign investors , encourage private business and support employment , exports and new technologies .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) SAA awaits signature on June 16th , while Kosovo is expected to embark on the process pending resolution of its status issues .
The Istanbul Stock Exchange ( ISE ) launched a participation index earlier this month to highlight and track 30 Sharia @-@ compliant companies in an effort to further develop the Islamic finance sector .
The automotive industry has so far incurred losses due to the global economic downturn .
De Kermabon : All 27 EU member states are committed to both Kosovo and Serbia 's European perspective ... naturally this also includes northern Kosovo .
The move was part of a deal the centre @-@ right government of the Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) struck with Lukoil Bulgaria , which runs the country 's sole oil refinery , in co @-@ ordination with fuel traders and haulage companies .
At one point she found herself in a situation where she did not want to be branded anti @-@ Serb , " Hoare said .
The final steel segment of the new bridge across the Sava River in Belgrade was placed on Monday ( August 8th ) at a ceremony attended by senior officials , including Serbian President Boris Tadic .
The Norwegian company now has about 2.8 million mobile phone users .
Grant also visited Mitrovica , where he met with a delegation of the Serb National Council , and held talks with UNMIK and Kosovo government officials in Pristina .
Headlines trumpeting " Blanka at the top of the world " splashed across the front pages of Croatian media , praising the talent and accomplishments of the Split @-@ born athlete .
Fighting terrorism was the focus of a recent conference organised in Skopje by the George C Marshall European Center for Security Studies .
As a last resort , my troops are empowered to use force to defend themselves .
The EU was represented by former Swedish prime minister and co @-@ chairman of the Dayton peace conference , Carl Bildt .
The government hopes boosting natural gas use will help give a new impetus to economic development in Lika and Dalmatia .
Many see the EP elections as far less significant than domestic ones .
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and European Commission ( EC ) Enlargement Directorate Director @-@ General Michael Leigh opened a permanent representation of the EC in Podgorica on Friday ( June 6th ) .
Part of the discussion also deals with regional co @-@ operation and removing obstacles .
So there must be a minimum of people living in a municipality , which goes well in the thousands .
Rama said the opposition is committed to implementing a July 8th resolution by the European Parliament , which " deplores the political crisis " in Albania and " strongly urges all political sides to assume their responsibilities . "
Spanning about 5,000 @-@ hectares , the canyon is chock @-@ full of caves , hiking trails and clear , running rivers -- a paradise in the great outdoors .
" Trade casts a long political shadow , but that shadow does not spread equally over all countries involved in a trading relationship .
In addition , the fine for being a member of a reactionary organisation ranges from 1,000 euros to 10,000 euros .
The groups are a blend of nationalist sentiment and mafia @-@ like behaviour .
" For any product , there are no lower prices in the region and the EU countries than those in Macedonia .
Eurostat figures , he added , show Romania is actually lags far behind other EU states when it comes to granting citizenship .
" And in co @-@ operation with the companies , we have harmonised procedures for collecting debts easier , " Peci added .
In the past 30 years , Turkey has made several attempts to launch a nuclear programme , but all failed due to opposition from environmental and anti @-@ nuclear groups , difficulties in attracting sufficient financing and legal problems .
The plan , submitted by UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon on Thursday ( June 12th ) to the Security Council , gives more authority to the EULEX mission over police , courts and other institutions in Kosovo .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 13 / 09 / 11
They had great , often unrealistic expectations as far as October 5th is concerned , " Blagojevic told SETimes .
Biden " recognises the efforts made in Croatia in order to fully respect the rule of law and continue with the fight against corruption , " the office said in a statement .
Basescu owes part of his political ascendance to the press and he probably knows a simple truth : no one has ever won a war against journalists . "
The regional policy of Albania is driven by the recommendations of the EU and the stipulations of the SAA .
Judging by the mode of killing , Turkish investigators suspected the assailants could be linked to Turkish Hizbollah , a Kurdish Islamic group striving to create a Muslim state in Turkey 's Kurdish @-@ dominated southeast .
The UN , which is mediating the process , welcomed the first meeting of negotiators .
" I will specialise in nine months and my plan is to go back to Kosovo .
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic opened Belgrade 's International Tourism Fair on Wednesday ( February 24th ) .
They allegedly committed " several criminal acts of organised crime , money laundering , as well as misuse of official position and authorisations , " costing the budgets of BiH and RS over 74m euros .
Only Kosovo has yet to show real progress , but this is not surprising , given its unresolved status .
" Without a solution to the challenges facing the north , the Kosovo @-@ Serbia talks have little prospect of success , " he told SETimes .
THE HAGUE , Netherlands -- The case at The Hague @-@ based International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) on the legality of Kosovo 's independence is " the trial of the century , " Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said on Friday ( April 17th ) , as the two sides in the trial presented their arguments .
Rehn : Resumption of Serbia 's SAA talks hinges on ICTY co @-@ operation
Currently , there are 90 stations that supply autogas in Croatia .
Serbian court sentences " Scorpions " for Srebrenica killings
SETimes : You are a member of the Skopje City Council .
The OSCE described Tuesday 's decision as a violation of the principles of the 56 @-@ nation organisation , of which Russia is also a member .
Citing a poor record in fighting corruption , the governing coalition in The Hague warned it would not support the French @-@ German compromise of a staged accession of the two Balkan countries .
Pristina calls the Serbian structures " parallel , " whereas Joint Force Command Naples Commander Admiral Mark Fitzgerald has described them as " a threat to Kosovo security . "
The Integrity Network plans to seize the opportunities offered by election years - " the only vulnerable moment for the politicians , " as one Montenegrin participant put it .
EU suspends farm aid to Romania
In years past , the picturesque community of Divic in Republika Srpska ( RS ) , 100km from Sarajevo , was predominantly Muslim .
One of the largest investors in Serbia , the Croatian Nexe Grupa , has five factories in Serbia that produce bricks , lime , roofing tile and cement .
French car producer Renault formally inaugurated its new testing and development site in the southern Romanian town of Titu on Wednesday ( September 15th ) .
Artist Anri Sala , whose primary medium is video , collected images of the facades that symbolise changes in the city in his " Past Promises " exhibition .
At night , you can walk in Port Elizabeth .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 08 / 11 / 07
Malev 's abrupt grounding left many passengers scrambling .
He also voiced concern over the slow pace of implementation of an agreement Papadopoulos and Talat reached in July 2006 and urged all those involved not to waste more time .
Speaking on the province 's future , Grbic said " our political party is new , and in the near future we will create our stance .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 23 / 04 / 07
He noted that he will not decide before " all facts , figures , pluses and minuses , short and long @-@ term effects have been put on the table . "
Belgrade 's push for holding local elections in Kosovo sparked criticism by ethnic Albanian leaders in Pristina .
Runner @-@ up Cyprus was followed by Hungary , which beat Latvia , 2 @-@ 0 .
The cocaine discovery set a new Balkan record , outdoing the previous one , set by the police forces of Italy , Montenegro and Serbia in 2004 .
It will now have 56 .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said the candidate status opened numerous possibilities as it sends important economic signals to investors and confirmed to the Serbian public that the country is on the right path .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 14 / 05 / 07
While the court wrangles with the issue , the old government continues to carry out day @-@ to @-@ day work .
The blast , in which Pukanic and Franjic died and two passers @-@ by were injured , also caused substantial damage .
All other consumers of electricity and natural gas -- except households -- will become eligible in the transition period until markets open in mid @-@ 2012 .
It is portraying Turkey as a country where hundreds of journalists and intellectuals are jailed for their speeches .
Among other Balkan countries included on the list , published on September 30th , are Bulgaria , Cyprus , Romania , and Turkey .
A documentary on the beauties of Vrelo , the Matka Canyon , and footage of this year 's exploration is in the works , and will be edited in Italy .
During their talks , the two leaders covered a range of other pressing global issues , including NATO 's operations in Libya and Afghanistan , Iran 's nuclear programme and the historical changes in the Middle East and North Africa .
The ICJ starts hearing the Macedonia vs. Greece case . [ Reuters ]
Imamovic 's tree shows all of the kings , queens , and their children -- princesses and princes .
How would you assess their overall conduct ?
Serbia , Croatia , Macedonia and Albania have similar agreements with the association .
Iran has adopted a divide and conquer strategy that exploits conflict to achieve its objectives .
New car sales in Croatia rose by 3.6 % in February , reaching 5,806 units , according to data from the Promocija Plus market research agency .
Based on migrant residence permit figures , there are about 500,000 Muslims registered in the greater Athens area -- many of whom Elghandour says move to rural areas to find work .
Ibrahim Tatlises will run as an independent candidate in the June 12th elections . [ Reuters ]
Serbian player Ana Ivanovic hits a backhand shot to Belgian player Justine Henin during the French Tennis Open Womens ' Singles Final at Roland Garros in Paris on June 9th . [ Getty Images ]
In Macedonia , assisted reproduction treatments are fully covered by the Fund for State Insurance for almost a year .
" I have been studying computer systems and making internet sites for years now .
" The road between both countries can be improved to the level of a motorway so the road safety issues can be ensured . ...
Macedonia 's electoral commission put voter turnout at 53.90 % .
Several members of a gang , including former police officers , were arrested while trying to sell the material , which cannot be used in nuclear weapons .
Her decision , Yuksel says , is " the first signal of the merger of the scattered Turkish leftist parties . "
Alone among the EU15 , Finland and Sweden have confirmed they will not impose limits .
Acknowledging that around a million Moldovans are presently working in the EU , he said it was a " blood obligation " for Romanians to help them legalise their status .
As the agreement ends Thursday ( September 15th ) , Pristina expects to redeploy its customs officers and border police on the northern border with Serbia .
So far , it has been signed by 140 countries and ratified by 88 .
Turkey is preparing to launch third generation GSM systems , which will allow the introduction of videophones and other services .
Only 19.2 % in Macedonia use the internet , Makfax reported on Thursday ( August 9th ) , referring to a survey of the Internet World Stats , an international website that features worldwide internet usage and population statistics
Al @-@ Malki said Palestinian authorities are interested in the option .
Turkey 's Ozlem Turkone said it " has been written in the manner of a prosecutorial indictment . "
" Political support for businessmen is not enough , " he told SETimes .
Chief Director of the IDASSA exercise Damir Trut said that Croatia , as the host of the exercise , strived to show how prepared its teams were .
His company owned and operated three ships that were part of the the Gaza @-@ bound flotilla .
Those who know him describe Hasan as an excellent colleague , a devoted husband and father , and as one of the most decent human beings they 've ever met .
" It is also up to local people who have put up barricades to remove them so that people and vehicles can pass freely , " Lambert said .
It is an exclusively extrajudicial body , which will focus on the victims and establish the facts and circumstances under which some war crimes or serious violations of human rights and freedoms occurred .
Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb , the pan @-@ European security body 's current chairman @-@ in @-@ office , called for the immediate withdrawal of all Russian troops from Georgia , in line with the conditions of the cease @-@ fire agreement it signed on August 12th .
" The political activity of the political elite led by Rugova in the early 1990s onward , was deeply [ based ] on nationalism and on the values of democracy and freedom , " political scientist Donik Sallova told SETimes . " Political pacifism -- through establishing a parallel state -- and non @-@ violent demonstrations and protests by Albanians were the main characteristics . "
Ottoman Empire in Kosovo and Albanian history books
The IT park -- which will cover 270 hectares -- is expected to attract more than 20 companies that would employ 25,000 people and generate $ 2 billion in exports per year .
Leaders of the province 's 90 % ethnic Albanian majority are widely expected to adopt a declaration of independence Sunday .
The UN war crimes tribunal has convicted Momcilo Krajisnik and sentenced him to 27 years in prison for crimes against humanity committed during the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
" Turkey is a secular state , " Uskul said .
That changed , though , on December 6th , 2008 .
On March 31st , the Alliance took control of all military operations , in line with the mandate given to it under Resolutions 1970 and 1973 .
The Electricity System Operator ( ESO ) is a subsidiary of Bulgaria 's state @-@ owned National Electricity Company ( NEK ) .
AVEA , the leading Turkish GSM carrier , is offering a new service called MobileOffice .
He was admitted to hospital with head and arm injuries .
The figure includes garbage from households , streets , businesses and institutions .
Mesic initialized the procedure to make the post more ceremonial -- akin to the presidents in the other Balkan countries .
UN Security Council opens debate on Kosovo status proposal
Albania and Kosovo agreed to provide mutual assistance with energy supplies in case of crisis , and to build a new transmission line .
The extradition agreement applies to organised crime , corruption , crimes against humanity , money laundering , and war crimes .
" I do not expect a quick change , " said Radulovic .
International anxiety is one reason .
Turkey began entry talks with the EU in October 2005 , about six years after becoming an official candidate for membership , and nearly five decades after Ankara expressed interest in building closer ties with what was then the European Economic Community .
It also needs to show full co @-@ operation with the UN war crimes tribunal .
Former High Representative in BiH Miroslav Lajcak ( right ) and new High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko hold a press conference following the PIC meeting in Sarajevo . [ EUSR ]
Every day for the past two years , Karl Haudbourg has taken a walk around Belgrade 's medieval Kalemegdan fortress .
His trip to Sofia was preceded by numerous media reports that Bulgaria could be eliminated from the project and be replaced by Romania as the primary transit hub .
Also in science news : a new IT university will open in Macedonia , and a Bulgarian professor receives the Pythagoras Award .
But Gashi also said that pupils can be hard to work with , as many still face war trauma and poverty -- and neither parents nor the government address either issue .
Russia presented the opposing view .
Greece hopes that potential buyers will see an opportunity .
" The feminist movement is still fractured because the Kemalist women refuse to do work with women wearing headscarves .
The SEC jumped in because Magyar securities are publicly traded in the US .
Among other measures to woo investors , Macedonia reduced the minimum administrative requirements .
" EULEX has a clear mandate to fight corruption in Kosovo .
Election offence cases are also a priority .
And there 's a string attached : they must give birth to a baby within a set time frame .
The EP had taken a number of steps to improve these figures , including ad campaigns and agreements with broadcasters .
Initiated in 2003 , the annual Beer Fest showcases a diverse selection of music and a wide range of beer .
Forumi 2015 , an NGO , has raised a number of environmental issues .
State officials and political parties condemned the assault , while police vowed to find the perpetrators .
" I would invite you all , without any hesitation -- ministers , government cabinet , deputy prime ministers -- to approve these measures as concrete proof of our government dedication to fight corruption , organised crime and all other negative phenomena , " Thaci told his government in announcing the task force .
Built in 1937 , the bridge was destroyed by the German army in 1944 and was rebuilt between 2000 and 2005 with EU funds .
" Sandzak is almost unique in the Balkans because the primary conflict is not interethnic , but intra @-@ ethnic , " Bancroft said .
I want to state clearly that we will not fall back , " Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said . [ Getty Images ]
" The only thing that counts for the EU is the resumption of gas supplies . "
The SEE region 's poorest performers continue to be Albania ( 98th ) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( 89th ) .
We had those at that time , and we uphold them again today .
But reduced spending reduces demand and causes companies -- and governments -- to lay off people .
Haradinaj , who is in The Hague awaiting a retrial on war crimes charges , is one of several candidates who are either under investigation or facing a court case -- a fact that concerns EULEX .
The announcements have some dreaming of new fortunes for the Balkan states , which have traditionally struggled with high unemployment and limited economic prospects .
Report : Illegal gains in Montenegro laundered through real estate
An investigation into Thursday 's bombing attack was launched immediately .
The average salary in Serbia , due to the dinar 's weakening against the euro , has dropped to just 310 euros and is the lowest in the region .
RS expects to receive the money in three to four months .
Two years into their hunt , investigators pursuing the Ergenekon case are still arresting suspects -- almost 200 at last count -- and unearthing ammunition caches .
Getting the attention of jazz audiences in the world should come after . "
Macedonia 's ethnic Albanians , who account for more than a quarter of the country 's population , are pushing for Skopje 's immediate recognition of Kosovo 's independence .
It is just politics , " he said .
He was elected Pristina mayor in 2007 and served as minister of Economy and Finance for the Kosovo government @-@ in @-@ exile , led by Bujar Bukoshi , from 1991 to 1999 .
Macedonia has shown it has a strong capacity for reform and has taken a significant step forward in creating a functional market economy .
During the appraisal process , the lenders ' experts will conduct a thorough assessment of the commercial , social and environmental aspects of the project .
Bloc members have achieved only one of five education benchmarks that the EU wants met by the end of the decade .
Macedonian authorities reiterated their commitment to achieving this year 's fiscal deficit target of 2.5 % GDP and to reducing the deficit nearly 2 % by the end of 2012 .
For example , Sulley Muntari won the Champions League with Internazionale ( Milan ) and Michael Essien the English Championship with Chelsea ( London ) .
The results were a blow , however , to opposition leader Janez Jansa , who had led the " no " campaign .
Bulgarian economy suffers due to Greek farmers blockade
Among the ruling party 's biggest disappointments was its inability to retain the mayoralty of Antalya , a high @-@ profile tourist destination .
" And I 've even lowered the price by 20,000 euros . "
The idea of a Mediterranean Union is not new ; it has circulated among European countries for more than a decade .
Montenegro has offered 1 euro to the Russian owners of ailing local aluminium smelter KAP , Economy Minister Vladimir Kavaric announced on Monday ( February 13th ) .
Although Macedonia has long periods of sunshine , solar panels have been rarely used because of their high cost -- over 1,000 euros .
" To me , it is of extreme importance that we managed to come up with a joint text ... and send a clear message about the political will of all countries in the region to develop the co @-@ operation process , " aid Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev , chairman of Wednesday 's meeting .
An official visit to Turkey by Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis is expected to take place " very soon , " likely in late January .
That is why , one of the essential measures is to increase the retirement age , he added .
Tokes publicly criticised the regime and was often cited in the foreign press .
You don 't have to be technically talented to be a good Lego builder .
NGO gauges youth attitudes towards joining EU
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 17 / 01 / 07
" The message was partially in response to the threats from this group , " the DPA quoted a US official , speaking on condition of anonymity , as saying Wednesday .
The week @-@ long competition supports the city 's candidacy to host the 2017 Mediterranean Games .
He will also hold talks with outgoing High Representative Miroslav Lajcak .
If the experience in the rest of the region tells us anything , it is that the key here is greater regional integration .
The program also included medieval theatre and dance performances , troubadours ' concerts , knights ' tournaments , circus shows and street performers .
His uncompromising views prompted Samaras to walk out on the party , in a move that eventually spurred the collapse of the government .
In the introduction to 2010 Jazz in Ramadan , Turkish intellectual Murat Belge explained the festival 's fusion of global sounds and the spirit of Ramadan .
Petkovska : We are co @-@ ordinating efforts with other media associations to contribute jointly to raise awareness of the importance of professional standards , media ethics , and journalist 's rights .
Murad : They are simply wrong .
" Israeli Defense Forces personnel faced significant , organised and violent resistance from a group of passengers when they boarded the Mavi Marmara requiring them to use force for their own protection , " the report said .
In FBiH , the annual cost of conscription and reserve forces amounted to 46m KM , while in RS it amounted to 15m KM , or 22 per cent of the entity 's defence budget .
Nearly 50 deaths occurred in the last two months as a result of the violence . [ Reuters ]
But the EU also criticised the long pre @-@ trial detentions in these cases , which it said " raises concern . "
What had tipped the scales in favour of Traikov 's sacking , Borisov said , was a gaffe with the badly organised business forum in Doha this week , when not a single Qatari businessman showed up at the event , scheduled to open Wednesday morning .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov inaugurated the 14th European Conference of Power Electronics and Motion Control in Ohrid .
( The Sofia Echo - 13 / 06 / 08 ; SNA , Mediapool , Dnevnik , Bulgarian Ministry of Justice - 10 / 06 / 08 ; European Court of Human Rights )
But the ambassador may have his work cut out for him , as the two sides continue to face serious challenges .
" There is a risk that EULEX might become a useless mission for both Albanians and Serbs even before it becomes fully operational , " it said , adding that the handover of responsibilities from UNMIK is so far not being carried through on the ground .
Karadzic indictments : Genocide , complicity in genocide , extermination , murder , persecutions , deportation , inhumane acts , unlawfully inflicting terror upon civilians , taking of hostages .
( AP , UPI - 21 / 03 / 07 ; The Washington Times - 20 / 03 / 07 ; Hurriyet , Middle East Newsline - 19 / 03 / 07 ; Turkish Daily News , The New Anatolian , Turkish Press - 17 / 03 / 07 ; Eurasianet , Turkish Daily News , Zaman - 16 / 03 / 07 ; AP , Turkish Press , US Department of State - 15 / 03 / 07 ; AP - 14 / 03 / 07 )
Albania 's new cabinet , headed again by Sali Berisha , was sworn in on Thursday ( September 17th ) -- a few hours after parliament gave it the green light .
A number of Hizballah 's leading members have since been detained -- including the alleged military leader , Haci Inan -- and charged with founding a terrorist organisation to overthrow the Turkish government .
While EU leaders are preoccupied with how to breathe life into this crucial treaty , the countries that aspire to become full @-@ fledged members are worried about the outcome of the battle . On June 12th , EU member Ireland voted " no " on the treaty 53 % to 47 % -- a much wider margin than had been expected -- plunging the EU into a new crisis .
Also in cultural news : Dubrovnik National library marks the 140th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi 's birth , and a bust of the late Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski is unveiled at Skopje 's sports hall .
Kosovo 's trade deficit remains high , reaching 1.2 billion euros in the latest quarter , the Central Bank announced on Wednesday ( December 2nd ) .
UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon is hopeful that leaders of Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots will make " significant progress " during intensive peace talks this month .
It is hard to believe that Suljo 's son killed all those people , " said Omer Johic , a former neighbour .
It cannot be permitted for Turkey to have occupation troops in an EU member state , " Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said . [ Getty Images ]
Fifty students currently study Albanian , and about 15 new students enroll every year .
Belgium , France , Romania and Yugoslavia were the only representatives of the Old Continent among the 13 teams that competed in the 1930 cup .
" The current situation with the barricades in the north restricts the freedom of movement of everyone -- including law enforcements agencies ; which is another reason why these barricades should come down as soon as possible , " he adds .
The law now deems Macedonian citizens of permanent residency whose net worth does not exceed 1,650 euros -- a value of five times the national average monthly salary -- eligible to receive free legal assistance .
Therefore , progress in the 16 priority areas identified in the Feasibility Study has so far enabled the passage of 46 new laws and the constitution and strengthening of 27 new institutions , such as the Competition Council , veterinary institutions , phyto @-@ sanitary inspections , and many others .
TIRANA , Albania -- The OSCE and the Council of Europe 's ( CoE ) Venice Commission approve of Albania 's newly adopted election code , media reported on Tuesday ( March 17th ) .
In particular , he explained , it is intent on securing the return of church property nationalized after World War II .
Scores below five indicate a " perceived serious corruption problem , " according to TI .
The event promotes European cinema .
A Sofia News Agency report quoted Porozhanov as saying after the talks that the participants had agreed that the TBP must elaborate on the proposal , to clarify the economic benefits potentially gained from building and operating the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis project .
" If Serbia and Bosnia continue with such a practice , then Kosovo institutions will be forced to take reciprocal measures to impose a ban on the import of goods made in Serbia and Bosnia , " the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce ( KCC ) said on December 22nd .
Dinkic said the necessary legislation , including amendments to the law on state employees , has already been drafted .
That 's when the International Steering Group is expected meet and set a timetable for the beginning of the end .
The rest are operated by the state oil company , Albpetrol .
Other candidate countries have completed talks on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement , with Serbia hoping to have its accord finalised by the end of January .
" I am disappointed that they managed to catch him alive , " said Belgrade resident Milena Ostojic .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic will pay his first visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) on April 14th and 15th , his office announced on Monday ( April 12th ) .
New security role emerges for Black Sea region
Human rights issues obstruct the Western Balkans EU integration process , according to a new report . [ Reuters ]
He added , however , the new US administration " understands better Turkey 's sensibilities " regarding the issue .
Tadic reiterated that Belgrade is ready to make major compromises , but cannot accept independence for the province .
Turkey in talks to open Taliban office
Daniel , who has been the metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina in northeast Romania for the past 17 years , is considered by many as a " moderniser . "
Heat has caused a number of fires across Montenegro .
Science and Technology : Neolithic finds unearthed in Greece
They submitted the project documentation and a provisional budget to the Stability Pact Administration .
" We want to build new bridges of friendship between Croatia and Slovenia .
The health ministry defined three categories of enterprises that must obey the HACCP system : industrial food producers , restaurants and food retailers .
The project , which wrapped up on November 27th , was aimed at boosting opportunities for women to use the internet for work @-@ from @-@ home opportunities in advertising or other fields .
They have equal access , discuss issues , explain their stance .
However , the process was called off in October .
The Stability Pact was signed in 1999 by representatives from Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Croatia , Moldova , Romania , Serbia and Macedonia . [ Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe ]
By law , every eligible voter is required to participate in elections and referenda or pay a fine of 19 lira ( around 11 euros ) .
" The number of laws is minimal , quality poor , and copying the laws from other states is a practice .
Meeting in Brasilia this month , the international organisation decided to inscribe 21 new sites on the list and approved extensions for several others .
With this action , all food merchants , restaurants and food producers must comply with safety regulations governing the sale , service and preparation of food .
" Many parents have called us to complain about excessively expensive equipment and food for children , " Maja Tadic of the parenting website Bebac , one of the petition organisers , told SETimes .
They also voiced hope for better EU @-@ US relations under his presidency .
On the coast -- especially around Dubrovnik -- antiquated flats are now going for prices approximating those on the French Riviera .
" I hope it will get better when we enter the EU , " she said .
Kosovo Serbs hope the dialogue will bring concrete improvements in their living standards . [ Reuters ]
On February 9th , media reported that Alexei Kalinin , Rosatom 's deputy head of marketing and development , suggested in an internal memo that the corporation could pull out of the project .
Just three months later , the country was forced to seek financial assistance from the IMF , the EU and the World Bank to stave off a looming economic crisis .
British Prime Minister David Cameron ( right ) and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet in Ankara . [ Getty Images ]
The 6.298 billion @-@ euro price for the two 1,000MW reactors fixed in a November memorandum between NEK and Rosatom is final and would not be subject to any inflation adjustments during construction of the plant , which is expected to be completed in 2017 .
Violence against the international missions is a dangerous precedence and should be condemned .
Three other EU member states scoring less than 5.0 points this year -- Hungary ( 4.7 ) , the Czech Republic ( 4.6 ) and Italy ( 3.9 ) -- were also mentioned among the countries where corruption perceptions had deteriorated notably .
By Ksenija Jurkovic for Southeast European Times in Sibenik -- 09 / 07 / 10
The project , expected to cost between $ 1.5 billion and $ 1.8 billion , is expected to alleviate oil @-@ based sea traffic in the Bosphorus and Dardanelles .
As a matter of fact , I 'd even film in parliament . "
Although he helped lead a democratic revolution , he was not particularly charismatic .
Bologna changed that ; now some students don 't even need to take the final exam .
The European Commission says the latest controversy will test Albania 's legal system .
Media reports quoted a police source as saying that a flat near the town of Agrinio served as another hideout .
Karamanlis 's New Democracy ( ND ) party now has only a slim majority in parliament -- 152 out of 300 seats .
In the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) alone , such entitlements make up 40 % of the annual budget .
The conference ended on Wednesday ( April 8th ) .
It would be tragic to have Kosovo as functionally multiethnic only in the criminal milieu .
To accomplish that , the party needs deep reforms , according to Crvenkovski , noting that a new party programme with strict " house rules " will be outlined by August .
This is the first official visit by a senior Montenegrin official to Belgrade since October 2008 , when Montenegro recognised Kosovo 's independence .
It is expected to create 2,000 jobs .
" First they separated one group of victims , the Bosniak victims of Srebrenica and other Muslim victims , and now another group consists of the Serbs , " Samardzic said .
Establishing a justice academy as a permanent home to educate and guide judges and prosecutors would be a step in the right direction , he said .
( Various sources -- 06 / 09 / 10 @-@ 13 / 09 / 10 )
For the PARP , the country must complete a form containing an extensive overview of its armed forces and detailed information of the forces which they are prepared to make available for PfP co @-@ operation .
" Corruption continues to be a very serious concern .
" The budget of 2009 has the highest level of contingent funds ever , " he told the media .
The authorities in Pristina have promised to abide by its principles even if they decide to go it alone .
We 're not asking for bailouts , " the leader of Greece 's left @-@ wing PASOK party said , following talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the first day of his four @-@ day visit to Washington .
Another hot topic this week in the Serbian blogosphere was " Veliki Brat , " the local version of the internationally popular show , " Big Brother . "
The 70 @-@ year @-@ old politician , who until last year served as a deputy chairman of the Republican People Party ( CHP ) , is now wary of its new secular leadership .
" Serbia is a key Western Balkan country and we see the entire region moving towards the EU .
We always wait for the perfect moment in our life -- a flat , a regular job , " Novakovic told SETimes .
They are aiming to transfer ANI 's control powers to law courts which have no economy specialists and are generally overcrowded , " Laura Stefan , the anti @-@ corruption specialist of the Romanian Academic Society told Realitatea TV .
Serbia submitted its official application for EU entry in December 2009 and hopes to gain formal recognition as a candidate for membership by the end of this year .
A new initiative aims to make regional railways more competitive .
Meanwhile , the DUI and DPA have been engaged in a bitter war of words .
Such actions , secularists charge , are proof that the AKP is simply the old Islamist wolf dressed up in moderate conservative clothing .
We take pride in being able to realise a powerful programme in all these years . "
Minister of Economy and Finance Ahmet Shala said the government set aside 200m euros as a precautionary measure in light of the ongoing crisis .
The men 's basketball team , women 's water polo team and broad jumper Louis Tsatoumas also have the potential to take medals .
It agrees to quick deployment of the EULEX mission while insisting on respect for Kosovo sovereignty .
Dodik did not seem phased by Tadic 's visit .
The KSF was trained and founded with the assistance of NATO and KFOR troops on the ground .
What is surprising is that no such decision was adopted sooner , since we are talking about as many as 1,500 similar pending files , " Victor Lupu , deputy editor @-@ in @-@ chief of the English language daily Nine O 'Clock , told SETimes .
Over two thirds of them are men , and two thirds are between 20 and 30 years of age .
The law , however , has not been widely enforced .
Turkish riot police disperse protesters during an anti @-@ IMF and World Bank rally in Istanbul on Tuesday ( October 6th ) . [ Getty Images ]
It is the duty of the state to take measures to eradicate existing inequalities , " Dijana Tepsic of the Centre for Gender Equality told SETimes .
A specific case mentioned in the report is that of Dilaver Bojku @-@ Leku , the so @-@ called " Balkan prostitution boss . " In 2003 , he was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison , but placed in an " open regime " facility with liberal leave policies , allowing him to potentially engage in witness intimidation while on leave .
Many in Ankara believe economic factors played a role in Turkey 's policy towards Libya this spring , as its attitude to Gadhafi has been more restrained .
The anticipated 1.3 % contraction this year is expected to be followed by a GDP growth of 2 % in 2010 , the Washington @-@ based international financial institution noted in an annual review of the Macedonian economy .
Albanian artist Saimir Strati has entered the Guinness Book of World Records by constructing a large mosaic out of bottle corks .
" We will never let anyone certify Kosovo 's independence on behalf of Serbia , and that is why Tadic 's signature is absolutely worthless , " Kostunica said .
The third dome is being built , and preparations are underway for the main dome , " mufti Edhem Camdzic said , adding that the main gate was also finished with a donation from the Spanish government via UNESCO .
She stressed that any future solution should take into account international law and the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia .
Public figures must now take video sharing into account , as a Croatian minister found out the hard way .
" I ask for the vote of confidence to avert the instability that would be caused if the country is dragged into elections , " Papandreou in his address .
Turkey 's PKK problem
According to Kosovo 's Telegrafi news agency , the protest prompted a meeting between Kosovo 's regional and border police , as well as the Peja / Pec mayor and the Montenegro border police chief inspector .
Wild fires illuminate the sky behind the ancient Acropolis on August 23rd in Athens . [ Getty Images ]
Ties with the United States have been complicated by Turkish frustration over PKK terrorists operating out of Iraq .
Fifteen to 20 poems by a Macedonian distinguished poet are often translated in several foreign languages including English , German and French as the permanent ones and Russia , Polish , Spanish and Italian alternating each year .
The USAID launched a programme Wednesday ( March 24th ) aimed at promoting e @-@ access for students with disabilities in 20 Macedonian primary schools .
Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) leader and former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica characterised the ICJ ruling as " extremely unfavourable for Serbia 's state interests . "
" With a reduced capital influx , subdued export demand externally , and tight credit conditions domestically , real GDP fell by 5.8 % in 2009 , and unemployment rose sharply to 17 % .
Thaci insists the increases were planned by the current government , well before the need for snap elections arose .
Libel should be placed in the part of the civil code dealing with infractions , not suits , TMRO party president Vancho Shehtanski told SETimes .
( RFE / RL - 05 / 06 / 08 ; Makfax , Balkan Insight , US Department of State - 04 / 06 / 08 )
Kosovo Foreign Minister Enver Hoxhaj has become the first senior Southeast European official to visit Egypt since the February fall of its former President Hosni Mubarak .
The bus stops at different parts of the city every day , providing the curious with information about environmental protection and alternative energy resources .
" The judges were always sympathising with the political government in Turkey , but during the last nine years , due to the increased strength of the ruling Justice and Development Party , the sympathy [ of the judges ] turned into dependence [ on the government ] , " Turkdogan explains .
" The air traffic services will still be maintained by the two regional control centers in Bucharest and Sofia while the two countries ' air spaces will be thus re @-@ projected to allow for the air traffic optimisation according to an approach based on performance and without any reference to borders . "
The experts ' conclusions will decide the disbursement of the remaining 1.2 billion euros from the loan Serbia is entitled to receive this year .
" We want the Republic of Moldova to follow this path and we want this border to gradually fade away when all the conditions are met and for it to become an internal border of the EU , " he said .
The key purpose of Gul 's visit last week was to bring peace to the region , Kabakci says , adding that now it is time for Yemenis and Turks to move forward by strengthening bilateral trade and investment .
" It is crucial that the Council when deciding on changes to the MRT management board interprets the law in the best interests of maintaining a politically and editorially independent public service broadcaster , " the OSCE official said .
The vast majority of drugs crossing the Turkish border are destined for transit out of the country .
By Blerta Foniqi Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 18 / 02 / 10
" If Greece defaulted ... in an uncontrolled bankruptcy , it would be a major disaster not only for Greece but for the EU and the rest of the world , " Nicholas Economides , Professor of Economics at New York University 's Stern School of Business told SETimes .
For example , it does not stipulate compensation for properties that have already been sold to third parties .
Turkey is a major investor in Iraq , which is seeking to repair its economy and upgrade its crumbling infrastructure . [ Reuters ]
The building in which the office was located changed hands , leading to eviction .
The Croatian cities of Zagreb and Rijeka are hosting the seventh Human Rights Film Festival through December 13th .
On behalf of the Alliance , he expressed full support for UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's status plan , while urging local leaders and all ethnic groups to show maturity in shaping Kosovo 's future .
They thanked the court for the " just " treatment .
Kosovo 's negotiators may walk out of talks with Belgrade if the province 's independence is put in doubt or its division along ethnic lines is proposed , Prime Minister Agim Ceku warned on Wednesday , ahead of the start of a the latest efforts to determine Kosovo 's final status .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 08 / 10 / 11
NATO and the EU . "
The law ensued from the Ohrid Framework Agreement , which ended the 2001 conflict between Macedonian government forces and the Albanians ' National Liberation Army ( NLA ) .
Annan then named former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari as his special envoy to lead the talks and Austrian diplomat Albert Rohan as deputy envoy .
The two diplomats signed an agreement on co @-@ operation in education , science and culture , and promised to work to boost bilateral economic and political ties .
However , the company had less than 5,000 subscribers to its high @-@ speed mobile internet service at the end of last year .
The Saudi supertanker Sirius Star was carrying oil worth more than 78m euros when pirates overpowered its crew last month , making it the biggest vessel ever hijacked .
Of all the regional countries , Croatia has the lowest trade with Montenegro , where last year it exported about 50 million goods and imported seven million .
Urging the international community to keep pressing Belgrade to arrest Mladic , del Ponte also called on the EU and the European Commission to insist on Serbia 's full co @-@ operation with the ICTY as a condition in the " pre @-@ accession and accession process . "
" I think we are moving away from a bipolar world towards one that fights against poverty , that gives aid when natural catastrophes occur , that works on the challenges of the modern age and does not resemble the cold war of NATO and the Warsaw Pact , " says Milic .
But representatives of the Contact Group have since appeared to rule out a delay . " The Contact Group has not changed the agenda for Kosovo and we are still committed to realising our principles that Kosovo 's status should be settled within 2006 , " said the US chief of mission in Pristina , Tina Kaidanow , after a meeting with Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku .
The only person who opposed him was former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright who told him ' You are kidding us . ' 
Since there are Islamic communities in the region that are not under the authority of Sarajevo , the rationale behind the plan is weak , he said .
Newly named Romanian Prime Minister Theodor Stolojan ( left ) holds a press conference at the Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday ( December 10th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" The victory in Tirana is clear .
The petitioners additionally want authorities to consult with qualified institutions before launching any tourism ventures in the cave 's vicinity , in order to preserve this highly sensitive and unique ecosystem .
Furthermore , 113 de @-@ miners suffered injuries while carrying out their operations , with 46 deaths as a result .
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who has been criticised for similar secessionist statements in the past , said on Thursday that the entity must weigh its response to Kosovo 's declaration of independence " very carefully . "
Others threw papers and chairs out of windows as smoke billowed from the building .
" I wish that those who only see oil , gold mines and underground treasures when they look in that direction would see the region through their conscience from now on , " said Erdogan .
" This successful co @-@ operation between the Spanish authorities and Europol has delivered a great blow to a major international criminal syndicate , " Europol Director Rob Wainwright said on Tuesday .
The eurozone finance ministers urged Greece on Monday ( October 3rd ) to take further austerity measures and move on with privatisation efforts to fill forecasted gaps in its 2013 and 2014 budgets .
The 2008 / 2009 season was closed with a photographic exhibition from that season , " said Ljumovic .
" We don 't have that money and there is no way we could make the state and the next several generations pay for that , " he said on Wednesday .
It is a plan compiled over three years and it is a plan that has , at the same time , a strong legal framework , internationally and politically , which offers the Serb community , within the territory of the Republic of Kosovo -- be it south , be it north -- the most advanced rights that a community can have in Europe .
Business : Benetton to open plant in Serbia
Republika Srpska ( RS ) dodged possible sanctions by the Office of the High Representative on Saturday ( May 14th ) when the entity 's president , Milorad Dodik , decided to postpone organising a referendum on BiH 's court and prosecutor 's office .
Vetevendosje , which takes its name from the Albanian word for self @-@ determination , said it protested at the border crossings because it said the government failed to implement parliament 's decision to impose full political , economic and trade reciprocity with Serbia .
With almost 50 % of its exports going to EU member countries , Moldova launched talks with the Union on a Free Trade Agreement .
Twenty @-@ five years ago , Jusic performed in Montenegro for the first time at the historic site Skaline lies on .
The head of the National Council for Co @-@ operation with the UN tribunal , Rasim Ljajic , confirmed that RS and Serbian security services had conducted a joint operation on both sides of the border .
Northern Cyprus , however , has been postponing the reforms .
Sadogatake said , " If he doesn 't keep this up and become mentally stronger , he won 't be able to aim for higher things . "
She also reiterated that A1 TV was not the target of the inspections .
( Reuters , BBC - 09 / 03 / 10 ; AP , AFP , Reuters , VOA , EurActiv , ANA @-@ MPA , US Department of State - 08 / 03 / 10 )
The organisations also questioned the rationale behind the growing number of polling stations amid a constant decline in the population 's interest in the elections .
He added that Serbia at no point was explicitly asked to recognise Kosovo independence .
" Through various Stability Pact projects , Montenegro has received significant support , [ including ] technical and know @-@ how support in the fields of investments , human rights , judiciary and internal affairs , " former Montenegrin Stability Pact representative Vesko Sukovic said .
" Kosovo has no real ... foreign policy and has no vision on this issue , " he said .
Croatia and Serbia are mutually suing each other for genocide in the Hague @-@ based International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) .
Romania was second place globally on the reformers list , having achieved institutional progress in six out of ten categories .
Smiljanic said that the investment could harm the domestic technology sector and that her ministry wasn 't consulted .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 18 / 03 / 09
The property issue , he adds , is far from unique to Kosovo ; it is echoed in many other Balkan countries .
Culture is one of Greece 's biggest industries , a point underscored in the shuffle .
" The report is impartial and reflects the real situation regarding our co @-@ operation with the tribunal .
" We are surely going to win the competition .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 10 / 09 / 09
Costea explained this year is his first in Bucharest and he could not make any comparisons with sales the previous years , though most others are complaining of fewer and fewer sales .
Europe is in deep crisis and will only take countries that are already economically responsible and prospering .
You cannot enforce the same a law under different circumstances , for a different economy and for different cultures . "
Berisha said that as of August 8th , Albanian had been visited by 2.15 million tourists , which is over 400,000 more than last year .
Dayton put BiH in a bad position .
Albania hosted the traditional Rally Albania competition .
A similar event wrapped up in Zagreb late last month .
In the second major energy development , on February 5th , Serbia signed a contract with Russia 's Gazprom , creating a joint company that will manage the Serbian natural gas underground storage facility Banatski Dvor .
Numerous countries that are members of NATO and the Partnership for Peace have offered to help us open the office as soon as possible .
He triumphed in the second round of voting at the extraordinary party convention on Saturday ( June 2nd ) , winning 828 votes .
Papadimitropoulos : Of course things are serious , but I 'm talking about the psychological impact for the people that haven 't been yet touched , if I can say , by the crisis .
Partly in conjunction with its EU bid , the authorities in Turkey have made concrete moves in recent years to relax limits on minority rights .
Irish rock band U2 blazed through the Croatian capital last week .
These include writing a new constitution and efforts to resolve the Kurdish problem .
Two other candidates -- Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandic and former Foreign Affairs Minister Tonino Picula -- did not get enough votes to make it into the second round .
By Cigdem Budayci for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 11 / 05 / 11
The bridge has to be completed by September 2013 and will consist of four lanes for car traffic and railway infrastructure .
The UN conference is scheduled for April 20th through 25th in Geneva .
The men split up a few times until a team of 13 firefighters was stranded between two hills with no water because the large water canister landed 500m away .
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They also complain the cost of living keeps rising , while their salaries steadily fall behind .
Flap over genocide resolution strains Turkish @-@ US ties
Angered by the passage of the two documents , Ankara immediately recalled its ambassadors to Stockholm and Washington for consultations .
There is no denying the system is feeding mistrust and hatred .
It is with a belief in that view -- that the events in one country are now not only visible to an international audience , but are personal and politically galvanising -- that an amorphous online group of anarchists and hackers known as Anonymous has taken up virtual arms .
Serbian officials told Miliband that Belgrade wants to join the EU but would not abandon its terms regarding Kosovo .
They must be punished , " the DPA quoted Gul as saying .
She said there were a total of 101 people with HIV or AIDS in the country as of June 2007 .
The security people were very embarrassed and apologised a dozen times . "
Many analysts see the reshuffle as an improvised political move .
The VMRO @-@ DPMNE organised the " Political Management and Diplomacy " conference in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Pavel Satev Institute in Skopje . [ File ]
Tadic is to head the National Security Council , which will co @-@ ordinate the work of all security and intelligence services .
Ban told the council that the UN must accept " [ the ] profoundly new reality " since Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on February 17th .
Turkey 's Kurdish population has been demanding basic rights and autonomy for decades .
In the last general elections in October 2009 , LAOS picked up 5.6 % of the vote , or slightly more than 368,000 votes , sending 15 candidates to Greece 's 300 @-@ seat parliament .
Croatian media reports say Ivan Jarnjak , vice @-@ president of HDZ , is suspected of having participated in the corruption scandal as well .
The exhibition continues until January .
In the absence of a unanimous decision Wednesday , British General John McColl , the commander of EUFOR , will " present more precise options " for the EU defence ministers to consider at their next formal meeting in Brussels on November 10th .
ZAGREB , Croatia -- Parliament adopted a law Friday ( May 13th ) that removes time limitations for crimes involving illegal profiting from war and privatisation .
Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia are the countries that have done the most to meet their benchmarks , Brussels @-@ based online news service EUobserver noted .
Kosovo 's Philharmonic Orchestra is touring Japan for the first time .
By Ahmet Gormez for Southeast European Times in Ankara - 22 / 01 / 07
" We expect a clear response from the Arab League and from Syria 's neighbouring countries , which cannot remain indifferent to the tragic events in that country . "
( Various sources -- 21 / 04 / 10 @-@ 28 / 04 / 10 )
The report noted " The parliamentary elections in March met almost all international criteria . "
" The court case to close down the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) should be resolved in line with the principles of democracy and rule of law , that is important , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said .
The 40 @-@ year @-@ old works part @-@ time as a stagehand , earning 400 euros a month , forcing her to live with her mother and sister .
Umit Firat , an independent Kurdish intellectual , said that despite a lack of " concrete steps " by the current government , the omens look good for progress on long @-@ denied Kurdish cultural rights and an end to violence .
The cabinet also decided to further lower the 8,000 @-@ euro threshold on tax @-@ free income introduced earlier this year .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 14 / 12 / 05
The early inhabitants followed the movements of the sun through the aim .
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul @-@ Gheit was in Turkey on January 9th .
Business : Michelin to open logistics centre in Serbia
Accession talks slowed , in part , because Turkey refuses to open its ports and airports to Cypriot carriers until the economic isolation of Turkish Cypriots is addressed . ( Anadolu news agency , Hurriyet , AFP , DPA , AP - 21 / 04 / 09 )
The Communists won 26 seats and the AEI 25 , but the Alliance contested the results due to what it termed a large number of irregularities .
" There are no terrorists in RS , " he said .
" I know the Commission is still working with Romania and Bulgaria who are making considerable progress .
Several years ago , I warned it is a question of time when the partition of Kosovo will come on the agenda .
Thus , the sector 's hidden revenues amount to at least 250m annually .
Politicians on both sides have to show courage and contribute to a solution of the situation , otherwise it will hamper their progress in the integration processes .
He said that Erdogan should have considered that the anti @-@ Turkey protestors are a small and extremist group .
His home has been vandalised several times -- windows broken , bullets in the walls , but luckily , no victims .
The remaining 500m euros will be granted to FIAT for a completion of its investment in Serbia .
Croatia , which began its accession talks with Brussels in October 2005 , is now set to become the second former Yugoslav republic to join the EU , after Slovenia 's entry as part of the bloc 's big @-@ bang expansion in 2004 .
" The visit of the president to Iraq and the Turkish rapprochement with the Kurdish Regional Government contributed to creating a positive atmosphere around a possible solution to the Kurdish issue , " the report said .
Central Iraqi government spokesman Ali al @-@ Dabbagh said on the weekend that Iraq understood the threat Turkey faces from the PKK .
" The EU will play a leading role both in the running of international civilian missions and in support of Kosovo 's European aspirations , " Rehn told EU lawmakers Wednesday .
A report on the experiment was published in Science magazine last week .
( Various sources -- 02 / 10 / 09 - 13 / 10 / 09 )
The Kosovo government has announced plans for a major highway to run to the Albanian border at Prizren .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Presidency Chairman Zeljko Komsic met on Wednesday ( November 28th ) in Paris with a group of ten members of the French parliament .
Two months ago I was appointed Programme Co @-@ ordinator of the Srebrenica @-@ Potocari Memorial Centre and Cemetery . "
" The Commission holds the position that what has been done is enough to move forward .
Four months before U2 touches down in Zagreb , humanitarian and writer Bill Carter -- who originally connected the band to the Balkans -- will receive honorary BiH citizenship on April 6th in Sarajevo .
" We do have rock solid proof , as I said last week , that there were serving officers of the MUP [ Serbian Interior Ministry ] present in the court building , " Ivanko said .
The Liberal Democratic Party , which fervently advocates European integration , warned the government it " has no right " to miss the chance of obtaining EU candidate status .
The production of a plastic bag takes just seconds , but decomposition of the same bag takes 400 years .
Bukuyanit 's statement , however , is viewed as a kind of warning to Gul before he takes up his new post .
" We set our stages in natural environments , " said festival director Vinko Mihajlovic .
The Kosovo government says the grey market represents a considerable part of the country 's GDP and impedes its growth .
A fine totaling more than 2 billion euros against the country 's largest media group could put Turkey in hot water with Brussels .
Talks between Kosovo and Serbia , aimed at improving the quality of life for Serbs in northern Kosovo , began back in March with the EU serving as mediator .
Tadic accused Samardzic of secretly proposing a " de facto division of Kosovo " to UNMIK .
I assure you that somewhere an administration official has started the day thinking that he is going to get something , that he is going to bargain on something , " said Topi .
Archaeologists unearthed four golden wreaths , golden earrings and other artefacts from the Hellenic period in one of 700 tombs found during construction work for the Thessaloniki subway in the Sintrivani district .
Sejdiu called his own country " stable " and dismissed Tadic 's letter to the UN as " worthless " following a meeting with Czech Ambassador to Pristina Janina Hrebickova .
It took US authorities years to catch Romanian hacker Vladuz , whose real name is Vlad Constantin Duiculescu , a young gymnasium @-@ school graduate from Bucharest , who illegally accessed the e @-@ Bay database from 2005 to 2007 and caused $ 2m in damage to the online sales site .
Moscow considers the drills , scheduled near Tbilisi from May 6th to June 1st , as " provocative , " the Kremlin 's envoy to NATO , Dmitry Rogozin , said .
Its score of 3.8 is 0.3 higher than in the 2005 CPI , placing it 60th among the 163 nations surveyed for this year 's index .
The 24th Classic Marathon was held on November 5th , drawing 3,000 runners from 66 countries .
Many collect trash from the entire town .
In the following eight years , a network of an estimated 700,000 bunkers mushroomed along Albania 's sea and land borders and in its interior .
Uncertainty over new Serbian government
In Romania , other sites include the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve , the group of fortified churches and villages in Transylvania , the Horezu Monastery , the Dacian fortresses in Orastie , the wooden churches in Maramures County and the historic city of Sighisoara .
To ensure balanced coverage , we present the following article by Martin Martinoski of the Macedonian Finance Ministry .
The day before Christmas , church leaders lit bonfires across the country in mid @-@ afternoon .
The new state has not been able to extend its authority to Serb enclaves in the north , which are resisting any attempt to bring them under the control of Kosovo institutions .
Known as the " pearl of the Adriatic " and listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site , Dubrovnik is a key tourist destination , visited by hundreds of thousands of people each summer .
The house is constructed from concrete and glass , providing a counterpoint between symbols of strength and human transience . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
Greek local elections show slight decline in support for ruling conservatives
With nationalism on the rise , the MHP has emerged as the third largest party .
The exhibit " Myrtis : Face to Face with the Past " is based on the reconstruction by scientists of a pre @-@ pubescent Athenian girl who lived in Athens in the 5th century BC .
Sejdiu said that UNMIK 's presence should diminish and EULEX should begin to function .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Greek counterpart George Papandreou plan to meet on the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels Thursday ( March 25th ) , the Macedonian government 's press office reported .
Brcko residents say both parties are playing a double game , preserving a balance of interests .
Voters will choose between incumbent Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat and his opponent , hardliner Dervis Eroglu .
SETimes : What has impressed you most in Serbia ?
In announcing this year 's winner , the foundation called Kadare " the pinnacle of Albanian literature who , without forgetting his roots , crossed frontiers to rise up as a universal voice against totalitarianism . "
" Despite the fact that we have huge financial difficulties as a country ... we won 't scale down on what we are going to do on Greek soil for the torch relay , " Spyros Capralos , Hellenic Olympic Committee head , told SETimes .
January 16th -- The UN Security Council meets to discuss Kosovo , but remains split over the issue .
As of September 1st , when I assumed responsibility as commander of the Kosovo Force , I had meetings all over Kosovo , including with many representatives of local institutions and of international stakeholders operating here and in the region .
With the help of USAID , Macedonia is establishing an information centre that will provide its entire judiciary with access to statistical data .
" The struggle for a compromise solution will be a long and arduous one , but we will not withdraw from it , " Tadic said .
Sercan Dogan , an Afghanistan specialist at the Ankara @-@ based Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies , believes Turkey can succeed in bringing about reconciliation .
Serbian historians say that Kosovo , when it was inhabited by Serb tribes around the 10th century , was mostly unpopulated .
Srdja Kekovic , president of the Labour Union of Montenegro , told SETimes that the electricity price hike was only a trigger that sparked the protests , and that most participants are rallying against the generally poor conditions in the country .
The New Year will bring construction of a long @-@ awaited house of worship .
Macedonian archaeologists discovered a statue of Venus from the 3rd century near the ancient city of Skupi .
A total of 15 artists from Albania , Austria , Bulgaria , Germany , Greece , Macedonia , Montenegro , Serbia and Turkey participated in the workshop , which was co @-@ organised by the Foundation for Strategic Research and the Ikon Culture Association .
The billion @-@ euro deal was struck by the previous Bulgarian cabinet .
Gruevski met with NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and attended the North Atlantic Council meeting .
On January 11th , Nano and Berisha met and issued a mutual declaration urging the political parties to break their deadlock and pass needed changes to the electoral code .
The iftar tent in the busy Eminonu district is an icon of the Ramadan celebration in Istanbul .
In a show of support for Georgia , whose NATO entry bid Moscow strongly opposes , the Alliance said it would review any requests for assistance it may have and promised to establish a NATO @-@ Georgia council .
Devastated by the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict and with their economy hampered by nationalistic and corrupt politicians , the majority of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) citizens are nostalgic about life prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall .
As usual , the Christmas mass was held at midnight at the Saint Ndou Church in Kosovo 's capital .
World Bank foresees slower growth for Western Balkan countries in 2012
When do you think diplomatic relations will be established ?
NATO sources said the ultimate aim is to cut KFOR troops to about 2,500 over the next two years .
The officials also said the global crisis should not have a negative impact on the transitions of Balkan countries and that it should not affect their European integration .
During his visit , Tadic also received the support of EU ministers for forming a coalition government .
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov was in Belgrade on Sunday ( October 21st ) , meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica .
" We asked the defense ministry to provide some unused barracks which we would adapt to an asylum centre , " Refugees Commissioner Vladimir Cucic told SETimes .
Bulgaria won a friendly four @-@ nation football tournament held in Cyprus on February 7th .
( Blic - 17 / 12 / 09 ; AFP , DPA , AKI , Radio Netherlands , IPS , Beta , B92 , Serbian Government - 16 / 12 / 09 )
She expressed support for Turkey 's EU bid , but said the country must grant trade privileges to Cyprus , a member of the bloc .
" It is essential that the provisional official results be tabulated accurately by the CEC and announced expeditiously .
In fact , many Russian tourists are looking for possible property investment opportunities .
Serbia 's Zastava plant will start producing the new Fiat Uno in late 2011 -- with the aid of a 700m @-@ euro investment by the car company , Fiat Automobiles Serbia CEO Giovanni De Filippis said last week .
Turkey 's Alevis seek a better deal
Jeffrey Franks , the IMF 's mission chief for Romania , said Romania faces a " very severe recession " and that it wouldn 't be able to finance its 2009 budget deficit , which is expected to swell to 7.3 % of GDP , well above the 4.6 % target agreed to at the start of the programme .
Again , transition countries tend to perform well on some indicators and less well on others .
Ahtisaari , the former Finnish president , was due to make public the final version of his proposal on Monday , after delivering it to the Security Council .
As Croatia aims to join the EU by 2010 , the bloc likely will expect a serious effort against corruption and a perceived lack of corporate transparency .
Babacan added the agency would include a department to deal with Turkey 's EU membership bid .
This is not and cannot be a responsibility of ICTY or its prosecutor . "
Work on the planned 2,000MW nuclear facility at Belene , 100km to the east of the existing Kozloduy nuclear power plant , also on the Danube River , has been effectively frozen since the strategic investor in the project , Germany 's RWE , pulled out of it in October 2009 .
Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski kicked off a European tour with a performance at Cadogan Hall in London on Monday ( August 31st ) .
" We do everything in our power to fulfil and justify the great expectation that we are faced with now that the festival has been so successful . "
The confirmation followed media reports suggesting Turkey agreed to host the meeting in an effort to find a diplomatic solution to the issue .
Price hikes in early January affected many basic grocery items , including bread , milk , sugar and oil . [ Reuters ]
The Garana Jazz Festival , at the foot of the Semenic Mountains , ran from July 18th through July 20th and featured a wide array of international stars : Charles Lloyd of the United States , Djabe of Hungary , Jaroslaw Smietana of Poland , Harry Tavitian and the Orient Express of Romania , Lars Danielsson of Sweden , the Lithuanian Jazz Trio , Miroslav Vitous of the Czech Republic , and others .
" I 'm pleased to work in such an environment where peoples of different communities work together for a common useful aim , " says Albanian journalist Shkumbin Ahmetxhekaj , who covers political issues .
" This story reveals that there are still skeletons in the closet of Turkish business , just like the deep state that has been so feared in Turkey , " he said .
Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Rumiana Jeleva will serve as the commissioner responsible for humanitarian aid and for crisis response . [ Getty Images ]
The buzzword at the moment is ' authoritarianism ' . "
" I would appreciate receiving this action plan together with a timetable for its implementation as soon as possible and not later than August 31st , " Demarty wrote in his letter .
" We agreed that Bosnia should be a decentralised state with three layers of government of which the second one is divided into four territorial units each with their own legislative , executive and judicial powers , " the statement read .
It will also ask banks and investment funds to forgive billions in debt .
( Various sources -- 17 / 08 / 11 @-@ 24 / 08 / 11 )
" I curse [ those who make these assertions ] , " Chief of General Staff General Ilker Basbug told reporters .
Also this week : Montenegro 's foreign minister visits Moscow , and a Socialist International delegation seeks to help resolve the Kosovo status issue .
" We are ready for talks anytime , anywhere , 24 hours a day , but only if we will be treated as an equal partner , " North Mitrovica Mayor Krstomir Pantic told SETimes .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 30 / 03 / 12
" Looking back , I think we should have expected this , as a direct effect of fighting high @-@ level corruption in countries where there are corrupt politicians .
He is accused of war crimes , including genocide , for his role in the 1995 massacre at Srebrenica , in which nearly 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were rounded up and slaughtered by troops under his command .
Some RECOM members have left since its founding , accusing Kandic of willful disregard as well as of misuse of the institution and its money for self @-@ promotion .
Guterres will also visit Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Funding will go to two initiatives -- Municipal Economic Growth Activity ( MEGA ) and the Serbia Contingency Planning and Economic Security Programme ( SCOPES ) .
EU head Herman van Rompuy met with Romania 's leaders Monday .
A house destroyed in the western village of Kalicane , during the 1998 @-@ 1999 war . [ Reuters ]
Austrian President Heinz Fischer and Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader were among the dignitaries who joined the festival 's sponsor , Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski , at the ceremony .
Co @-@ operation on the Kurdish issue is also evident .
In his view , Dracevac is a perfect location to take the Split Fair to a higher level .
They have unlimited residence . "
Albania , Croatia get NATO nod , Macedonia left out for now
Smaller parties are also vigourously protesting what they describe as inadequate representation on the central and regional election committees tasked with counting votes .
All projects will have to be approved by the Greek archaeological council before given approval .
One McDonald 's just isn 't enough .
The newly renovated airport expects 4 million passengers annually .
The country slipped 12 places , to 83rd , in the Geneva @-@ based group 's Global Competitiveness Report 2010 @-@ 2011 .
" We are organising a meeting away from the media attention to understand our common points , " the DP parliamentary group 's Astrit Patozi told SETimes .
" The parties have put state interests above those of their own , " the prime minister said as the deal was announced .
Greece is relying on sponsors -- including German carmaker BMW -- to send a full team to the 2012 London Games , and to fund its leg of the Olympic torch relay .
" The fact that we have a stable and rising currency can only attract more foreign investments , " the newspaper Ziua quoted Radu Ghetea , president of the Romanian Bank Association , as saying .
The company will help build an IT market in Albania and support local institutions in establishing digital information services for citizens .
The news was announced by Youth and Sport Minister Snezana Samardzic @-@ Markovic on August 31st .
Is Ankara trying to weaken the influence of the military on state politics ?
Kosovo Central Bank indicators show a steady and stable financial sector .
We thank all of you who participated in the survey .
" Pictures from the courtrooms are the biggest warnings to Croatian citizens .
President Traian Basescu 's Democrats won Sunday 's vote for European Parliament , but a proposal to establish a uninominal voting system appears to have failed .
The concerts lasted for more than two hours , with U2 playing hits from over the past few decades , such as " Sunday Bloody Sunday , " " The Unforgettable Fire , " " Pride ( in the Name of Love ) , " " Where the Streets Have No Name " and " With or Without You . "
The number of soldiers from each country changes on a regular basis due to the rotation of troops .
Women 's rights activists support government plans to protect women from violence , but continue to criticise cultural norms .
In mid @-@ January , Albania 's major political groups expressed unity and readiness to move forward with NATO @-@ related reforms .
The document was signed by EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and EC Commissioner for External Relations Benita Ferrero @-@ Waldner .
She joined the cabinet as part of a major government overhaul in which the health , agriculture and defence ministers , as well as Interior Minister Rumen Petkov , were replaced .
Serbia has reached the Davis Cup semifinal for the first time .
A team of Turkish and other European doctors have developed a medical support system named Saphire , which traces the patients ' vital signs , links them to the patients ' medical history and provides the latest guidelines for medical care .
A newer event , the Motovun Film Festival , passed the 10 @-@ year mark this summer .
However , Republika Srpska rejected the decree and refused to lower its flags .
When it was over , more than 150 people were injured -- most of them police officers ; over 200 were arrested , and property damage totalled thousands of euros .
" A financial crisis is very possible because the government will not have the budget to finance planned projects and the wages , " said the executive director of the Balkan Policy Institute , Seb Bytyci .
The construction sector suffers the most in many countries . [ Getty Images ]
It took place in Reno , Nevada , from May 11th to Friday ( May 15th ) and included over 1,500 students from 56 countries .
The global economic crisis is one reason the world is a less peaceful place today than it was a year ago , according to a new study .
" Croatia has 36 donors per million inhabitants ; Serbia only four .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said that the agreement will offer Kosovo the European integration process .
It starts in Durres -- the main Albanian port , 35km from Tirana -- and ends in Morine , more than 200km northeast of the capital .
Local governments in the tourist @-@ dependent coastal region , however , strongly supported the change .
Munter added certain Serbian officials had assured him Tadic did not propose the division of Kosovo .
Prelec : NATO cannot responsibly reduce KFOR 's strength until the situation in the north has stabilised .
By Aleksandar Pavlevski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 02 / 04 / 12
The losses incurred by companies due to personal computer ( PC ) software piracy surpassed the 36.7 billion @-@ euro mark last year , the Business Software Alliance ( BSA ) said in an annual report Tuesday ( May 12th ) .
Albania must boost reforms , EC says
" Furthermore , Labovic warned that the public would never know how often the police abuse rather than correctly apply their new powers . "
It recorded its biggest progress in trading across borders , aiding business start @-@ ups , enforcing contracts , facilitating credit , registering property and collecting taxes .
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) plans to invest between 220m and 260m euros in Serbia this year , according to Hildegard Gacek , chief of the EBRD 's office in Serbia .
Clearly there is a public need for information .
According to Freedom House , Montenegrin state TV is supposed to serve as an unbiased source of information for the public , but instead continues to reflect a pro @-@ government stance .
" Such a meeting might advance the efforts for a solution in the North , but I am not sure if Tadic would be ready to meet Thaci , keeping in mind next year he has elections and the opposition would use that against him and his party , " Hasani says .
" Self @-@ determination was a lone wolf in its action of blocking the border , but it was very well accompanied by other opposition political parties in decisively rejecting the motion . "
" I view Turkey as a bridge between Europe and the Islamic world , a constructive bridge .
The European Day of Jewish Culture was held in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
" We should be patient until we get the package in our hands and then we will be sure of its contents , " Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku said , voicing expectations that the status plan will be a positive one .
Science and Technology : Republika Srpska to launch e @-@ trading
Following the ICJ verdict , Petrov said , the WMC continues to encourage the Macedonian government " immediately and unconditionally to submit a resolution in the UN General Assembly for continuing membership under the only state name , Macedonia , with the possibility to use the constitutional addition ' Republic of ' . "
It was not immediately clear when lawmakers would vote or whether EU critics , who have been calling for outright annulment , will be satisfied with the revisions .
Reports say Slovenia is in the process of tearing down scores of bridges along its border with Croatia in order to meet Schengen requirements . [ Getty Images ]
After it failed to find satisfaction there , it moved on to London 's Arbitrage Court .
Belgrade University spokesperson Marijan Nikolic told SETimes that state financial support is not guaranteed for Serbs in the diaspora or living in countries like BiH , of which RS is a part , but only the right to apply .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 20 / 09 / 11
Macedonia seeks extradition of criminals
The government obliges -- based on the laws and the constitution -- to implement the reciprocity measures .
This , he said , explained Serbia 's absence at the gathering .
His team beat Japan 3 @-@ 1 on Tuesday .
Sanem Kalfa , a Turkish female vocalist , received top billing at Tunel Fest after taking home first prize in the 2010 Montreux Jazz Festival 's Jazz Voice competition .
In other news Monday , Belgrade media reported that Serbia will aim to acquire a 5 % stake in Belene .
West of Athens proper , Eleusis ( Elefsina in the modern vernacular ) was the starting point of the Iera Odos ( Sacred Way ) that connected Eleusis with ancient Athens to the east , and was also the home of the cryptic and pre @-@ eminent Eleusinian Mysteries .
She thinks that in politics , women are most frequently given departments that have little money and an abundance of problems .
Growth in durable goods for broad consumption rose 67 % and processing industry output increased 6.1 % .
Another coveted post is expected to go to Dacian Ciolos of Romania , who has been named as the next agriculture and rural development commissioner , while Bulgarian Foreign Minister Rumiana Jeleva would be put in charge of international relations and humanitarian aid .
In co @-@ operation with the German Agency for Technical Co @-@ operation ( GTZ ) and the Open Regional Fund for South East Europe - Legal Reform , the schools have developed the first regional master 's programme on EU Business Law .
Croatian parliament adopts country 's largest budget ever
With the efforts of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov ( right ) , Moscow and Sofia have developed relations in several key sectors , Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said in Sofia . [ Reuters ]
" It translates into low land prices for investors and a policy of no capital gains tax and no personal income tax , " Nenovski told SETimes .
However , Greece is already at odds with its neighbour 's decision to use " Macedonian Chairmanship 2010 " as the official title for its term at the CoE 's helm .
Among the differences to work out , he says , is Israel 's " aggressive policy , " which is viewed by Turkey as one of the main reasons behind the region 's instability .
While the Bosnian state security institutions showed " modest improvements " in their capabilities to fight drug smuggling last year , they need to further develop their capacity , particularly in the fields of anti @-@ narcotics intelligence and enforcement , according to the report .
Romania is the most accident @-@ prone country in Europe . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Dynasty politics in Greece challenged
" It is hard to accept that any authority outside Bosnia can impose laws on legally @-@ elected institutions , " he said .
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz and Croatian Economy Minister Duro Popijac agreed in Istanbul on Wednesday ( December 15th ) to look into possibilities to boost energy co @-@ operation .
We should work for new Kosovo .
Albania finds itself in the role of bridge @-@ builder .
My greatest love , of course , is Constantinople , where one of my grandmothers had her roots .
Reny Petrova , owner of a Sofia @-@ based company providing consulting and assistance services in the field of human resources , adds " creativity " and " charm " to the recipe .
They discussed the current situation in BiH , the planned transformation of the international presence there and key reform issues .
Were there any reactions from that country ?
The move further highlights the woes plaguing opposition parties .
International media reports are describing Mungiu 's triumph as marking the emergence of Romania as a new star of European cinema .
Chaloupka is more optimistic , noting that rates have fallen in other European countries that have adopted tough no @-@ smoking laws .
High school students in the country protested for 42 days until their voices were heard .
What are the main challenges for them ?
However , another analyst , retired Turkish Army officer Celalettin Yavuz , believes the political goal of Turkey 's recent operation is not limited to destroying the PKK .
Non @-@ Serb minorities in Kosovo -- Bosnians , Turks , Gorans Egyptians , Romas , Askalias -- have differing views regarding their future in Kosovo .
Observed irregularities such as stolen ballots will force a second revote on June 29th at four polling stations serving 3,000 voters .
Hundreds of websites have been banned , often due to regulatory loopholes and a vague legal framework .
The investigation started last year , when police discovered a house full of ammunition and guns in Istanbul 's Umraniye district .
Several Eastern European member nations are calling for a freeze in relations with Moscow in retaliation for its actions in Georgia .
No other witness so far has provided such damning testimony against Haradinaj and the two co @-@ accused former KLA subordinates .
The EU tends to consider corruption a matter of criminal justice and harmonised legislation .
Greek banks merge
The projects -- initiated after Albanian and Greek authorities signed a memorandum of co @-@ operation -- cover road infrastructure , protection of cultural heritage , improving education and fostering small business growth , with the involvement of authorities on both sides of the border .
The PKK , which is also known as Kongra @-@ Gel , is considered by the United States and much of the international community as a terrorist organization .
The ministers discussed steps to restore confidence and decrease tension between the two neighbours .
EXIT 2007 's theme was hip @-@ hop music .
Genc suggests those numbers will soar .
An English @-@ Croatian electro @-@ technical dictionary was released on Wednesday ( February 24th ) in Zagreb .
It says they did not provide balanced coverage of all the parties during the campaign .
As Kosovo police assume the responsibility of guarding Serbian churches and cultural monuments , mistrust remains and some sites are hiring their own security .
The film 's makers have applied for a nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 2009 Oscars .
Georgievski : Yugoslav basketball was world @-@ class .
Speaking after Wednesday 's meeting in Brussels , Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic told reporters that Zagreb could sign the EU accession treaty by the end of March 2011 .
Authorities there say they are unaware of the fugitives ' whereabouts , but insist that they are making every possible effort to apprehend them .
This week , Nicosia blocked opening of another key chapter -- energy -- due to a recent controversy over oil exploration in a disputed sea shelf region .
Police will not be able to charge fines on the spot , but instead will issue payment orders .
The report pointed to areas such as the work of parliament , elections , judiciary , anti @-@ corruption policy , property rights and improving the living conditions of the Roma .
The Romanian Finance Ministry and central bank have started " preliminary discussions " with the two organisations and other international institutions to evaluate the macroeconomic situation in the country and its potential need for external financing , the finance ministry said on Tuesday .
Tadic has been refusing to attend any events where Kosovo is invited as an independent state .
Serbia is prepared to forfeit some of its prerogatives regarding the province , he said , but cannot accept independence .
Many patients say they are frustrated by poor services , an indifferent attitude on the part of medical personnel , and a lack of medications .
Tadic : Serbia continues its battle on Kosovo . [ AFP ]
Beyond embedded gender norms in society , one of the major problems facing Turkey is discrepancies between legal improvements and actual practice .
His biggest dream is a home of his own , a wife and children , as well as a job .
If Tatlises becomes an MP , he adds , he could participate in the government 's Kurdish opening negotations , representing the Kurdish community .
On October 8th , he said the Vojvodina statute was " a matter of Serbia 's internal order , which certain politicians in the country and some from the world want to internationalise . "
" It is important that we don 't see gaps , " NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer , who participated in Thursday 's discussions , said at a recent security conference in Munich .
" Everything in relation to Turkey was always pitched in terms of Western civilisation versus Islamic civilisation .
According to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , such measures are unnecessary and would only harm civilians .
Workers receive a 20 % share of the sale price after privatisation .
She discussed her title , education and her country in an exclusive interview with SETimes correspondent Bojana Milovanovic .
Culture and Society : Berlin Wall replica now in Belgrade
The country will be represented in an unusual way at Council sessions , however , reflecting its lack of state @-@ level cohesion .
The ruling coalition cut off talks with the PNL rather than accommodate its demand for a liberal prime minister , effectively turning the PNL into an opposition party .
But that is bound to change in the future .
" We 'd first like to take the Chuck Norris sandwich because everyone knows who Chuck Norris is , and then come up with some interesting names , " Rugova says .
Wearing headscarves in schools has been debated in Kosovo as well . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Nearing completion are the new facades and buildings along the Vardar -- the Constitutional Court , Archeological Museum and the financial police headquarters .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -23 / 02 / 09
Currently , the availability of organs for transplant is small and recipients face a long waiting list .
Papoulias : Greece " on brink of abyss "
Djukanovic was speaking to journalists after meeting with Charles Tannock , European Parliament rapporteur on Montenegro .
Its members wanted to express their disapproval of the government 's retrenchment measures designed to deal with the global economic crisis and its potential fallout on the Croatian economy and living standards .
Announcing the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2006 , the Swedish Academy cited Pamuk 's " quest for the melancholic soul of his native city " and said he had " discovered new symbols for the clash and interlacing of cultures . "
More than 8,000 books and over 3,000 titles are available for visitors again at a major historical landmark in Banja Luka .
E @-@ Makedonija approved 74,109 euros for 11 projects aimed at information promotion , knowledge and IT education among marginal groups in Macedonia , ethnic communities and citizens with special needs .
Serbs say businesses in the region are willing to pay taxes , but not to the " unrecognised state of Kosovo , " local media reported .
The European Commission announced on November 24th that it has written letters to 16 of its member states -- including Bulgaria , Cyprus , Greece and Romania -- warning them they have failed to fully implement new EU telecom rules .
If any country accepts the province 's independence , Serbia " will launch processes against the governments of those countries before their own legal institutions , " he added .
" The age group that is the least likely to vote are students ( 27 % will definitely not vote ) and in general respondents aged 15 @-@ 24 ( 25 % ) , " Eurobarometer found .
" Yes , sir , " she answered promptly , cheering the audience at the packed EP meeting room .
" Ankara would not want to criticise the Bahraini government since it fears it may well find itself in a similar situation -- having to use force against the Turks , should they protest , " Ibrahim told SETimes .
They argue the Ergenekon case has turned into a tool for intimidating AKP opponents .
In 2007 , independent Vijesti Director Zeljko Ivanovic and journalists Tufik Softic and Mladen Stojovic were beaten , and in August 2011 , Vijesti vehicles were burned .
" Debt restructuring would be catastrophic for the economy , credibility and our future ... we would be talking about the collapse of our banking system ; it would be a tragedy for households , " he told reporters in Thessaloniki .
Workshops on the integration of fixed and mobile telephony and on the introduction of broadband internet in Croatia were also held .
Interest began rocketing in 2007 , encompassing telecommunications , energy , the food sector , construction and banking .
The HSS @-@ HSLS coalition , a centrist political union whose election votes will be decisive when the new government is formed , strongly defends the protected fishery and ecological zone .
According to Zeynep Ertug , who teaches Ottoman cultural history at Istanbul University , there are two main sources for this increased interest .
Also , difficulties related to the hesitant involvement of the private sector , such as the banking sector in this field .
Belgrade 's stance on Kosovo is defined by the new Serbian Constitution , which terms the province an integral part of Serbia , Kostunica said .
Emre Gokalp , sociology professor at Anadolu University , says the attack against Aynur exceeded the limits of protest .
Experts point out one of the principal consequences of the global crisis will be a decrease in emigrant remittances ( which provide about 14 % of GDP ) from Albanians living mostly in Italy and Greece .
" But we do not regard a recognition of genocide as a preliminary condition for establishing relations . "
This month 's reunion drew 6,000 evacuees , coming from countries such as Australia , Canada , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Poland and the United States .
However , the Public Transport Enterprise Skopje ( JSP Skopje ) says the impact on fares may be small .
Nevertheless , Turkish officials had lobbied hard against its adoption .
A naval aviator by training , Bullard is a leader with 26 years of experience .
Now people have seen that nothing changed dramatically for the better after May 2004 .
Over the past 12 months , the IMF , the European Commission ( EC ) and the European Central Bank ( ECB ) have been carefully monitoring Greece 's progress in implementing the envisioned reforms .
Although conceived and organised by the civil sector , Tree Day has continually been supported by the Macedonian government , including all ministries , the Agency for Local Self @-@ government , municipalities and the public company Macedonian Forests .
Business : Investors skittish on Kosovo
" With the current governing coalition in Serbia firmly committed to EU accession and beginning to talk more openly about fostering closer ties with NATO , RS provides the best opportunity for Russia to ensure its continued influence in the region , " Bancroft said .
He also told Southeast European Times that it would be no surprise if boxer Milorad Gajovic wins a medal .
RTK 's policy is that journalists at all language news desks work together in the television and radio newsrooms , sharing information and facilities .
The council will not have executive or decision @-@ making powers , President 's Office attorney Xhafer Tahiri said .
Despite the social and economic difficulties the country faces , 38 % of Macedonians believe their country is moving in the right direction , while 33 % hold the opposite view .
Collins , a successful business woman with a designer company in New York , said she felt the need to do something about the case and show the circumstances which led to Khodorkovsky 's jailing .
According to Buzhala , around 20 % of energy is lost due to theft -- around 40 @-@ 50m euros .
The total investment could reach between 70m and100m euros .
" Greece must rebrand , but it must first define a product and create branded destinations , " he told SETimes .
A Kurdish woman waves a PKK flag from her house during a clash between Kurds and Turkish police in Diyarbakir on Monday ( December 14th ) . [ Getty Images ]
As Greece slowly moves back from the brink of bankruptcy , a debate is unfolding in Serbia on the extent to which the financial crisis inside the EU could affect Belgrade 's Union membership .
The court ruled that the BiH constitution violates international law because it bars ethnic minorities from running for major state posts .
Investigating Serbia 's fraud of the century
Pristina : no talks on Kosovo 's status
All efforts to reform the constitution , dating back to 2000 , have failed .
" There is still much to be done with human rights and reconciliation in the world and in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) . "
" I welcome the progress achieved in the countries of the Western Balkans during the past year , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Tuesday .
Mapping geohazards in the Balkans
Romanian Interior Minister Cristian David and US Ambassador Nicholas Taubman signed an agreement Monday ( September 15th ) between their countries on preventing the smuggling of nuclear and other radioactive materials .
" The main national interest objective is to capitalise on basic energy resources -- coal , uranium , water , gas , oil -- to ensure Romania 's independent energy sources , " Videanu said .
Unemployment , estimated at 40 % , is a huge problem .
Democratic Party ( PD ) President Emil Boc ( right ) , Bucharest Mayor Adriean Videanu ( left ) and other members of the party celebrate at PD headquarters after Sunday 's vote . [ Getty Images ]
Advocacy efforts by the ministry include placing a large billboard featuring scientist Nikola Tesla at the Belgrade airport as well as organising yearly competitions for projects aimed at promoting science and research .
Papadopoulos spearheaded opposition to a peace plan put forward by then UN Secretary @-@ General Kofi Annan , with the president making an emotional televised appearance ahead of twin referenda being held on the island .
Her assessment paved the way for the EU to resume pre @-@ membership talks with Serbia .
" The moment has arrived ... to build a real geopolitical space through the establishment of a Mediterranean Union , " Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said . [ Getty Images ]
According to institute head Nemanja Damjanov , the funds were being used for the purchase and installation of a sophisticated digital X @-@ ray system .
Also highlighted in the draft are the country 's relations with Serbia , which , due to a host of historical , cultural and economic reasons -- as well as their common European and Euro @-@ Atlantic perspective -- will continue to be strengthened and nurtured .
Fragments of the ships , as well as amphoras and other artifacts , can be found in the mud and clay at the bottom of the lake .
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Ombudsman Sasa Jankovic proposed an amendment that would require the police and security services to seek court permission for access to an individual 's communications , but parliament rejected it .
The declaration welcomed " the orderly conduct of elections [ in Bosnia and Herzegovina ] in October ; progress on reform ; its ongoing efforts to destroy surplus arms and munitions ; and its contribution to international security .
Speaking during a visit to the Czech Republic , Spiric sought to downplay the current political crisis .
Israeli President Shimon Peres and his visiting Macedonian counterpart Gjorge Ivanov said on Monday ( October 19th ) that friendly relations between their countries have improved economic ties .
" It is expensive until you switch , but afterwards it pays off . "
" Serbs in the north , whose legitimate point of view has largely been ignored during the negotiations , thereby further fuelling their resentment , will continue to reject the presence of any Kosovo customs officials and fee collection , " Bancroft said .
More than 2,300 women in bikinis were photographed in Serbia -- breaking the world record Saturday ( July 4th ) .
Official statistics forecast that 1.8 billion barrels of oil reserves can be found .
Verhagen : Netherlands to continue blocking Serbia 's SAA
The European Council made that decision on November 8th , saying any Albanian who holds a biometric passport will be able to visit the EU member states for up to 90 days over six months , though there is no right to residence or work .
Science and Technology : Greek lawmakers are offline , poll shows
" There is no substitution for the identity and that is why we are going to become a part of EU as Macedonians and nothing but Macedonians , " Gruevski added .
Bikos says it is common .
Moscow has become the new go @-@ to for Kosovo Serbs , after they became impatient with Belgrade 's refusal to use force to assist them .
" The state must realise the importance of the police in maintaining security .
Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu said the government would support the project through infrastructure expansion .
By Ozgur Ogret for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 25 / 05 / 11
Romanian President Traian Basescu pleaded last week in favour of a stronger Europe , capable of facing growing competition .
" We assess it will bring [ 40m euros ] annually to the budget , " the government said last week .
But with Christofias 's domestic position anything but solid -- his government almost fell this summer after an explosion at a naval base resulted in the loss of 12 lives -- it 's questionable whether he is in the position to do a deal .
Human Rights and Minority Deputy Minister Blanka Radosevic Marovic said that the national team will conduct detailed research on the problem .
PODGORICA , Montenegro -- A judge in Podgorica on Saturday ( December 25th ) remanded Budva Mayor Rajko Kuljaca , Deputy Mayor Dragan Marovic and eight other municipal officials to 30 days in custody .
But Athens think tank ELIAMEP Research Fellow George Tzogopoulos told SETimes : " I 'm very skeptical because no one trusts Greece anymore .
Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn plans to establish a desktop PC production plant in Turkey , in a joint project with Hewlett @-@ Packard .
As short term priorities , she cited defining the professional standards for employees in the sector and drawing up a " national health map " with complete information on the country 's healthcare system .
Jung expressed support for Macedonia 's NATO and EU membership bids .
Without such rules business would turn into a jungle .
" Some of the worst , as well as some of the best , things come to us from Hollywood , " Kusturica said in welcoming Jarmusch .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 02 / 02 / 11
SDA 's Tihic : No one should do our job for us
According to Tiryaki , the Greek Cypriots ' activities in the field of energy and military co @-@ operation - in particular with Turkey 's erstwhile friend Israel -- do not reflect a reconciliatory mood and only correspond to a desire for permanent division rather than a common state with the Turkish Cypriots .
The competition 's first prize was awarded to Riste Popeski @-@ Dimovski from Macedonia , for his project " Mineral water quality testing with bubbles sound analysis . "
Budva 's reputation rested on sales of seaside homes , apartments , hotels and land to foreigners .
Traikov , who met on Wednesday with Greek Ambassador to Sofia Danae @-@ Magdalini Koumanakou , said authorities would wait to see what steps Athens takes before filing a complaint with the EC and requesting compensation .
In a step towards another obligation for EU accession , Serbia 's parliament adopted a new law on criminal procedure in late September , bringing many innovations to the country 's jurisprudence .
At home , the decision has temporarily accomplished the impossible -- uniting Albania 's quarrelsome politicians .
" A sustainable solution of Kosovo 's status is needed , without delay ...
Top scorer of the night was Serbia 's Ivan Miljkovic , with 24 points .
President Bamir Topi appealed to parties to be responsible .
The DUI is the largest party representing ethnic Albanians in the country .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 01 / 09 / 09
The prime minister " should consider carefully whether he wishes to challenge the international community by statements that question the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton Peace Agreement , " Lajcak warned last month .
The EC said the decision stemmed from the need to prevent the distribution of meat and dairy products of " doubtful " quality or origin .
The 11th Scene on Crossroad theatre festival opened in Plovdiv , Bulgaria , on Monday ( September 10th ) .
The city , first mentioned in a Vatican document dating back to 1191 , is hosting more than 220 cultural events throughout the year .
Ahmet Samast contacted the authorities after he saw the security camera footage on TV and recognised his son .
We have not increased them because we want to , but because we cannot afford to suffer loses , " Hasani said .
Supporters of the investigation into the alleged plot view it as a vital step in rooting out criminal elements within a military that has toppled four governments since 1960 .
Drews : It is not for me to comment on political matters .
The UN mediator in the Greece @-@ Macedonia name dispute says a solution could be reached before the end of this year .
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari is due to submit his final proposal for the province 's future to the Security Council by the end of this month .
My essential priority is Romania 's economical and political stabilization , " Ungureanu added .
Macedonia 's Ombudsman , Izet Memeti , has said that the population at Idrizovo is 30 % over capacity .
Dispute between Macedonian government and EVN worsens
Serbia is no anomaly among Balkan countries when it comes to this issue .
The first Business Angel Network is comprised of so @-@ called " angel " investors -- businessmen and others willing to invest money , knowledge , skills and social capital in fresh and innovative business ideas with high potential .
" We 've been hearing words , a lot of words for a long time , but we still haven 't seen any action , " says Mazen Rassas , leader of the Muslim Union of Greece .
Also this week : Spain 's parliament ratifies the protocol for Albania 's NATO accession .
" Just the workshops of this year 's programme , where children presented their creations in 21 workshops , we must be satisfied .
The concert series marked the band 's first performance in Croatia , and it 's second in the Balkans .
The event is organised by the Ministry of Culture , the City of Skopje and the Youth Cultural Centre .
" The financial crisis has slowed the process of debt repayment , but we are paying it off and we follow the suggestions made by the IMF on savings .
I hope that the process [ of adopting the law ] will speed up and we will finally have a legal framework to solve this issue .
The situation is difficult , but we are doing the impossible for electric power supply , " Prime Minister Sali Berisha told the media .
On December 14th , he extended the mandate of foreign judges and prosecutors working on war crimes cases in BiH until December 31st 2012 .
Alpetrol 's assets are valued at 322m euros .
EU integration has generated many opportunities for the two Balkan countries , but much remains to be done , analysts say .
Racan was a key figure in recent Croatian political history .
The joint project to explore the Drava basin was launched in 2006 .
Initially it received support from USAID and the US embassy , then other local and international donors .
" Obviously first of all , the United States deeply regrets the loss of life , and condolences go out to the families of those who were killed , " Rice said Wednesday .
Construction of the resort began in 2007 , and proceeded even after a local NGO , MANS , discovered the project lacked the necessary permits .
Tola says she will sing solo in Moscow , dispelling rumours that she plans to appear alongside Kosovo singer Flaka Krelani .
.... " now that we became independent , the saga continues ! " writes another blogger Safet Krasniqi .
There is no police [ force ] in the world that can solve that problem alone . "
Crowds of tourists flocked to take photos .
Besides making driving more costly , the trend affects the price of central heating .
The mission to move the dangerous cargo from Serbia to the Russian reprocessing facility in the Urals was conducted among tight security measures and kept secret until its completion , in view of the " potential security and environmental threats " it posed .
But it is most important for Kosovo and Serbia , " said French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner .
As Macedonia has a resident population of about 2 million , the revised code would drastically change the electoral landscape .
Basescu also assured him that Romania supports without reservation the latest package of sanctions adopted by the UN Security Council against Iran .
The deal was signed in Nicosia on Friday ( January 23rd ) .
However , government efforts at containing inflation remain unsuccessful to this point .
" This speech represents a paradigm shift in the Turkish General Staff .
The estimated cost is 52m euros , of which 46m euros will be covered through a loan from the Development Bank at the Council of Europe ( CoE ) .
Some worry that its traditional ambience is being overrun , while others want it to become even more hip and avant garde .
" The government , political parties , and business groups are politically and financially controlling most of the media , " Blerina Rogova , an analyst at the Kosovo daily Zeri , told SETimes .
" We are following the trial of everyone who fits the term of journalist , " he said .
They had the load and were arrested as they attempted to sell it .
It aimed to present the experience of Nordic companies in using advanced technology and innovation , while observing high aesthetic and ecological standards .
Almost parallel to this acquisition , Lukoil purchased the Roksped chain of service stations in Montenegro for 26.5m euros .
Also in business news : the Latvian group Baltic Aviation System is the only bidder in the tender for the privatisation of JAT Airways .
Upgrading the country 's motorways and infrastructure is a top priority for Romania . [ AFP ]
The 100m @-@ euro deal for Mall of Sofia came after a year of negotiations .
It is estimated that it takes from 400 to 1,000 years for a plastic bag to decompose .
But the extra powers being considered for the Kosovo presidency would give that position as much , if not more , power in comparison to its neighbours .
Officers will use the equipment at Albanian ports of entry to prevent smuggling of nuclear material or dual @-@ use technologies .
It is vital that through projects such as these we are able to see what brings us together , to identify the good things other cultures left behind through their passing , " Athens @-@ based Nollas told SETimes .
" The main shortcomings are selling for lower prices , as the value [ of the companies ] decreased due to mismanagement , dysfunction of enterprises , and corruption charges , " he told SETimes .
The Bosnian Mahalla neighbourhood in Mitrovica is a mixing bowl for Serbs and Albanians .
Earlier this year , the Romanian government and the Supreme Defence Council approved the creation of two national energy holdings , supervised by the ministry of economy .
Radic now heads the largest construction and engineering company in Croatia , IGH .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan arrived in London on Monday ( April 14th ) for a three @-@ day official visit .
What is the meaning of a bomb attack , at the centre of the city , in such a sensitive political climate ? "
" We must think about what he promised and thus gave meaning to our lives , " said Tadic .
After launching a dialogue with the EU on visa liberalization this week , Kosovo now faces the difficult task of meeting the required criteria to make the visa @-@ free process a reality .
" Wealthier and more developed countries , such as France , Italy and Japan , are in much better shape to meet the challenges of aging than the countries in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union , " World Bank Human Development Economics Manager Arup Banerji , and co @-@ author of the report , said .
He called on the authorities to lock him up until the investigation is complete because he cannot earn a living anymore .
EU enlargement may be taking a backseat to financial concerns right now , but accession remains a strategic goal for several governments , despite the sometimes significant reforms it entails .
Yet Croatia does well in terms of contract enforcement , requiring only 22 steps and 561 days at a cost of 10 % of the debt .
The Bulgarian government should demand a postponement of gas price increases to ensure the survival of the country 's heating companies , he said .
To that end , Maric and the games regional co @-@ ordinator , Adnan Terzic , recently proposed the Bistra @-@ Youth Sports Games Project and the concept of the games as a regional sports event to Olli Rehn , the EU commissioner for enlargement .
" There is a clear discrepancy between the proclaimed commitment to the EU agenda and the concrete actions by the political leaders and the respective institutions , " the Slovak diplomat said .
UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker and Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu hold a press conference announcing the elections on Thursday ( July 26th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
Traicho Traikov resigned on Thursday ( March 15th ) as Bulgaria 's economy , energy and tourism minister . [ Reuters ]
During the World Cup , though , the euro sank to around 85 rands and even less when you factor in bank fees .
The new law , passed in November and coming into force next spring , should reduce red tape and shorten the length of the adoption process , viewed as the two main hurdles for adopting orphans .
For the second time this year Serbia faces a shortage of vital drugs .
Also this week : Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia and Montenegro sign a cross @-@ border co @-@ operation agreement .
A parcel bomb , disguised as a gift , exploded inside Greece 's citizen 's protection ministry on Thursday night ( June 24th ) , killing a senior ministerial aide .
Prices are lower because BiH has a lower value added tax ( VAT ) rate than its neighbours -- 17 % on all purchase products and items .
Eruygur , described as one of the key organisers of anti @-@ government rallies held before the July 2007 elections , heads the secularist Ataturkist Thought Association ( ADD ) , named after Kemal Ataturk , founder of the Turkish republic .
The educational systems in Southeast Europe are being pressured , both domestically and internationally , to deliver skills required by the labour market , but are currently unable to handle the needs of the youth in the region .
At least 19kg of explosives were found in Bektasevic 's possession , Presiding Judge Mirza Jusufovic noted .
The Ministry of Energy and Mining will announce the tender winner in October .
He points to organised crime as perhaps a more significant issue .
The Socialists decided after the 2008 election to form a government with the Democratic Party and the coalition made European integration its priority .
" We are not interested in the constitutional changes , " he told Belgrade @-@ based B92 Television on Saturday , adding that BiH " is demonstrating its failure with the fact it came as a result of efforts of the international community to sustain it as a state . "
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People from the three nearby villages complained of blast damage to their homes .
Given his coaching results , he was also actively sought by Munich 's Bayern and Manchester City , but remained loyal to Serbia .
" I am interested in nothing else but the RS .
Religious co @-@ existence , he adds , is natural and something that has been forged over the centuries .
According to the daily , the EU @-@ Russia @-@ US " troika " received a more detailed explanation of the proposal , outlining such issues as border control and the arrangement of military forces in the province .
The lawmakers attributed this fall to the interior ministry 's " alarming practice " of leaking classified information to criminals under investigation .
Bulgaria may adopt the euro in four years . [ File ]
" Will we now live better ?
A total of 100 new job openings are expected during the first phase .
" In the long term , structural reforms like lowering the dependency of exports to imports for increasing saving rates would be needed to secure a higher level of average growth , " Derici said .
Telekom Austria has offered to enter contract negotiations with RS authorities if any problems occur with the tender winner .
How do you see relations between Albania and Serbia ?
" This government is conducting a defeatist economic policy .
Talks with the EC and the IMF will determine the size of the loan .
As it is possible that this is the last census before Montenegro joins the EU , the head of the Union delegation Leopold Maurer earlier said that Brussels will apply the census data for its own policies .
" The constitution does not state how to control and how to collect the information , " she said .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 22 / 05 / 08
June saw the Eurokaz festival , which showcases modern and alternative drama .
He says the suspect had briefly fled to Turkey after the incident and was arrested at the border Saturday night while trying to return home .
The country 's armed forces alone have between 25,000 and 30,000 tonnes of surplus ammunition and 100,000 rifles they need to destroy . [ Getty Images ]
Belgrade will accept a Russian offer of an energy pact , Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said on Monday ( January 21st ) . [ Getty Images ]
Merkel : no corruption at the EU borders
Conversely , New Democracy ( ND ) Party deputy Kyriakos Mitsotakis , the son of former premier Costas Mitsotakis and brother of former foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis , briefly stepped to the side of the party line on Wednesday morning .
This kind of political instability prevents the Kosovo authorities from dealing with organised crime , which means an unfavourable climate for foreign investment .
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Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuqi told Radio Blue Sky that the Kosovo Constitution and former UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan do not foresee the existence of any structures that are not part of Kosovo 's " unique system , " including the police .
Although the pace of economic reform has varied from country to country , the overall trend is the same .
His government , however , has virtually no control over about 15 % of the country 's territory , where an estimated 200,000 ethnic Serbs live , many of whom reject Kosovo 's independence .
The American company Patton Boggs will act as legal adviser to the Albanian government .
Tesla 's face is practically the first thing arriving passengers see in Belgrade .
During his visit , Mueller had meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek , Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin and police chief Oguz Kagan Koksal .
No details on the exact timing have been revealed but the meeting will be held in Croatia .
Romanian Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu described Knapen 's comments as " unacceptable . " [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 18 / 02 / 09
They had allegedly been spending the money on personal luxury items , such as designer clothes and a Jeep .
The issue remains one of the main obstacles on the country 's path to the EU .
They just need to be encouraged to go further , " Bucur told SETimes .
More Romanians are turning to the private health care system , due to lack of confidence in the state sector .
The first victims I worked with were under age -- we would call them abused children -- and had been trafficked in the former Yugoslav countries where they had been lured with the promise of well @-@ paid jobs .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 18 / 08 / 11
Breaz currently teaches at the Alba Iulia University in Romania .
Less than six years after his debut in sumo wrestling , Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu became the first European to win the Summer Grand Tournament in Tokyo and capture the Emperor 's Cup , the biggest prize in the ancient sport .
We need to have clean people in politics .
They recognise no borders , crossing freely back and forth and mingling with their associates in both entities .
King Michael I was forced out of Romania by the Soviets in 1948 . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
Meanwhile , Kurdish politicians such as Hamit Geylani , co @-@ leader of the pro @-@ Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party ( BDP ) , are calling on the government to end the military operations immediately and take steps to advance peace .
Second will be the policies of new US President Barack Obama regarding Iraq .
Our gendarmerie and civil defence teams are at work . "
" Important EU @-@ related reforms have been hampered by a political stalemate , " the report said .
It is obvious that technologically we lag behind the rest of the world , where progress is fast .
The latter , charging election irregularities , has held up the passage of legislation by boycotting parliament .
She says the impetus for the protests came from a Facebook event she and a few friends started .
Serbian state television , which organised the competition , hired renowned composer Goran Bregovic to compose all three songs .
Swedish Ambassador to Macedonia Lars Freden expressed satisfaction with the EC decision , but also said he hopes a solution to the name dispute will come about soon .
Dementieva was leading 7 @-@ 6 , 3 @-@ 0 .
The CoE experts estimate that in 2005 Croatia lost 500,000 euros to organised crime , while economic crime in general cost the country about 170m euros .
The park , totally transformed from its abandoned state a couple of years ago , currently hosts art events and sculpture exhibitions , leading visitors on a pleasant tour around the area .
It praised the country 's National Anti @-@ Corruption Directorate and the National Integrity Agency for continued work on a series of important cases , including " a significant number of senior politicians and officials . "
Athens has a Muslim population of about 200,000 , according to the BBC .
" I won 't conceal the fact that we 're disappointed with the vote that took place today , " US Undersecretary for Political Affairs Bill Burns said at a press briefing Wednesday , summing up the mood in Washington .
" That was the side with the barbed wire , reflectors , German Shepard dogs and soldiers .
Serbia began implementing an Interim Trade Agreement with the EU on Friday ( January 30th ) .
Bulgarian Antoaneta Stefanova won the gold medal in women 's rapid chess at the Beijing World Mind Sports Games on Wednesday ( October 8th ) .
She told SETimes that cultural background plays an important role in forcing girls and boys to marry .
The Serbian government has already ordered its ministries to draw up action plans in case Kosovo Albanian leaders make a unilateral declaration of independence .
Turkish State Minister Zafer Caglayan inaugurated on Wednesday ( May 6th ) the international construction fair TURKEYBUILD 2009 in Istanbul .
Macedonia , meanwhile , is waiting to see if the decades @-@ old name dispute with its neighbour becomes a factor .
Michael Gunter , a political science professor at Tennessee Technological University and author of nine books about the Kurds , analysed the situation for SETimes .
Thirty other bridges will be reconstructed in the second phase .
The problem is the international community is also divided in its attitudes towards BiH .
Antonis Klapsis , head of research for the Kostas Karamanlis Institute for Democracy in Athens , said the fears were warranted .
This country can 't function without the help of international factors , " Topic said .
The centre , comprised of 25 experts , envisions implementing a new way of restoring the nation 's archaeological heritage .
SETimes spoke with Stojanovic about his concept of a " final solution for the national conflict , " its meaning and how it may be achieved .
Greek officials hinted earlier this year that Athens would accept the name " Republic of Northern Macedonia , " as per a proposal the UN mediator tabled in October 2008 .
In all , 68.6 % of you are men and 31.4 % are women .
New UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier was in Belgrade on Wednesday ( July 23rd ) .
Papoulias stressed that Greece will continue to support Belgrade in its membership bid .
Most of them are concerned about economic and security issues , not whether the province gains independence .
Kukan : I do not think that I should engage in speculations about political interpretations of the interruption of the dialogue .
He urges parents to adopt a " buyer beware " attitude .
During a recent visit to a safe house for women and children , Ljajic said the state must take a stand against domestic violence .
The report also calls on KFOR to prevent security forces , both formal and informal , from taking revenge on southern Serbia 's Albanian population in the event Kosovo declares independence .
The NGOs are not seeking compensations for the five victims , said Radulescu .
In lightweight boxing , Romania 's Georgian Popescu easily defeated Ali Sadam of the United States in the 60kg category .
What is your opinion regarding this process ?
Ahead of his visit , he described as " unacceptable " the fact that 70 % of the young Serbs have never travelled abroad .
Serbia now expects to pass anti @-@ discrimination law by end of April
They say union power has weakened and there are hardly any other ways to oppose employers .
The fate of the talks will have a significant impact on Turkey 's EU bid ; any stalemate will complicate that journey .
Ivanovic : It is important for Belgrade to ensure that after the talks , the Serbs have regular electricity supply and a mobile telephony signal , that they can use Serbian license plates and IDs , and that Serbian and Kosovo business people can meet and co @-@ operate freely , with CEFTA implemented in the same way as before .
We stopped when we saw the mines , but someone jumped on us , we fell down and explosions were heard .
The Albanian government signed contracts for the construction of five new hydropower plants across the country , with a total capacity of 10 MW , on May 15th .
He said that could happen as early as next month .
The SNSD has issued only a brief statement on thearrests , expressing hope authorities will show " maximum professionalism and independence during the work " .
According to Mecaj , citizens and the nation 's judges are more interested in restricting MP immunity , especially because those in the governing majority feel secure under such safeguards .
It has a more urgent problems to deal with -- the lost elections , corruption scandals , court trials and a plummeting political reputation .
As many as 95 % of the unemployed in that age bracket have been unable to locate work after their former employers shut down or cut back on personnel .
In the meantime , the Serbian Ministry of Justice is working on other amendments which will allow the registration of pedophiles and rapists .
The draft law and Vojvodina Statute move next to parliament for debate . ( B92 , Tanjug , Blic , RTS - 05 / 11 / 09 )
On the eve of the last such summit he attends as Russia 's president , Putin again voiced opposition to Western calls for further sanctions against Iran over its defiance of a UN Security Council demand that it give up its uranium enrichment plans .
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Alyssa Milano visited Kosovo 's capital on Tuesday ( June 1st ) , which was International Children 's Day .
Conservatives , Kemalists unite around nationalism
Half of the participants in what has been described as the largest HIV vaccine trial to date received placebo injections .
Social Assistance Payments would be distributed to vulnerable segments of the population .
This in itself is a positive sign , he says , in terms of an awareness of rights .
" The perspective of the state of Kosovo is in integration and not in the barricade . "
Andric painted Bosnia as a country of compulsive hatred , whose people espouse the ideas of destruction and self @-@ destruction , but he also always said that the Austro @-@ Hungarian Empire in Bosnia was an occupier more civilised than Ottoman Empire , which had ruled Bosnia for several centuries .
Albania 's government has sold 76 % of the state owned fixed telephony company Albtelecom to Calik Enerji Telecommunications , a Turkish consortium consisting of Calik Enerji and Turk Telekom .
Serbia now has an uphill battle ahead if it wants to get out of Group D. On Friday , the team plays heavily favoured Germany -- which showed off its explosive power on Sunday , dispatching Australia 4 @-@ 0 .
The premiere of the documentary " When Poets Were Killed " by the Albanian director Namik Ajazi , also screenwriter and producer of the film , took place at the Millennium cinema in Tirana on April 2nd .
Countries then struggle to fill posts in public welfare services and cope with skills shortages in key economic sectors .
You have no coaches , all you have are friends who can show you how it 's done , " says Misha .
" Violence is an increasingly frequent occurrence in Serbia 's schools .
Bulgarian archaeologists have found the remains of an ancient Roman city , thought to date from the 2nd century AD , near the village of Gorsko Ablanovo .
Spiric 's resignation means that the BiH government is now in a technical mandate , Lajcak said on Thursday , explaining that the cabinet remains responsible for ensuring that the administration continues to function .
" It is not a sustainable growth , but a conjectural one , based on good results in agriculture .
" This is something which reminds me of the worst years of war , " said Tuzla resident Senad Mustafic .
" The specification of the debt criterion in terms of a numerical benchmark for debt reduction ( 1 / 20 rule ) for member states with a government debt in excess of 60 % needs to be enshrined in the new provisions . "
While insisting that Belgrade was preparing it alone , Jeremic told lawmakers Monday that Belgrade is consulting with Russia , China and the EU about submitting the document .
Edona Hoti , 20 , a Pristina student , said she will apply for Albanian citizenship if the law is put into effect .
However , the country dropped several notches , from fourth in 2002 to ninth in 2005 .
The scandal comes on the heels of the latest Freedom House Report on media freedom around the globe .
Rasim Ljajic , Belgrade 's top official in charge of co @-@ operating with the ICTY , urged the public Tuesday to help find war crimes fugitives Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic and thus " do a good thing " for their country .
By Sami Neza for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 10 / 10 / 07
Such investment requires a significant growth in public and private expenditures which , unless accompanied by corresponding productivity gains , would create inflationary fits while enlarging foreign deficits .
In her case , she made a decision to focus on business and has added to her portfolio the managing of the Italian shoe company Baldinini .
Festival Director Edin Zubcevic said he was happy with the success and growth of the festival .
For example , a new specialised unit dealing with organised crime will operate within the interior ministry by September 15th .
Macedonia , on the other hand , has met all the requirements for visa free travel .
" The Netherlands have no arguments to appose Romania 's accession to the Schengen area .
The volume of trade between Romania and Turkey could reach 4.5 billion euros by the end of this year and increase further to 6.9 billion euros in 2010 , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the Romanian @-@ Turkish Business Forum in Bucharest on Friday ( October 26th ) .
That figure dropped to 49 % in the latest Eurobarometer survey .
Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Dominique Mamberti is in Skopje .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 23 / 04 / 09
" The PKK has long made it a habit to create an environment of fear in the region during election time , " says Suleyman Ozeren , director of the Ankara @-@ based International Terrorism and Transnational Crime Research Centre .
He urges his fellow citizens to show that Kosovo deserves the support it has received in Washington .
At a meeting of the EU foreign ministers on Thursday , High EU Representative for Foreign Policy and Security Catherine Ashton backed Tadic 's call .
Last year , a Moscow conference organised by the European Council ended with a pledge to launch a more successful fight against crime - particularly through more effective criminal proceedings .
The first is " to allow all Western Balkan countries to further benefit from the preferential trade regime , where this is more beneficial than the treatment foreseen in the SAAs or IAs , " said the statement .
Named after the founding member of the Albanian Communist Party and leader of its youth section , Qemal Stafa , the QSF will provide a platform for information and research on social democracy .
Kosovo has long been plagued with energy shortages and frequent blackouts .
Although the government will not intervene in the work of small entrepreneurs , the plan suggests that production should be reduced and specific products targeted that can be competitive both on domestic and international markets .
" This decision comes at a time when the economy is in deep recession ; it will lead to shutting down thousands of businesses , and at least 80,000 jobs will be lost , " Yiorgos Kavathas , general secretary of the Greek Restaurant Owners Federation said then .
Francesco Milan , a PhD candidate at the Department of War Studies at King 's College in London , notes that Interpol and Europol identify Turkey as a major staging area and transportation route for heroin destined for European markets , while the PKK is one of the main players in drug smuggling and human trafficking inside the EU .
Turkey , whose shooter Muharrem Korhan Yamac won the country 's two medals at the Athens Paralympics , hopes to see its 16 representatives , including eight women , do much better this time around .
Albania , which was ranked 62nd in the 2005 index , is now 80th , together with Qatar .
EU plans visa liberalisation soon
Placements provided institutions with much @-@ needed extra assistance and enabled the professionals to gain direct experience working on war crimes cases .
According to Swissinfo , an arm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation ( SBC ) , there were nearly 8,700 Bulgarians and Romanians living in Switzerland at the end of last year .
Last year , Serbia agreed to supply firearms , uniforms and helmets to the country , as well as 20 training aircraft .
Following meetings with Vujanovic , Defence Minister Boro Vucinic and Foreign Minister Milan Rocen , Blum and his delegation attended a joint police Special Anti @-@ terrorist Unit brigade exercise at the Danilovgrad Barracks .
He warned Kosovo institutions will be very critical of EULEX if it fails to deploy in the Serb @-@ dominated north .
They argue people 's health should not be sacrificed to achieve something which belongs to the workers under the law .
He added the contract with Fiat is due in a week .
He also warned that lasting uncertainty could sow instability in the Balkans .
DUI leader Ali Ahmeti says his party will return to Parliament . [ Getty Images ]
And the third aspect is the common economic market and high quality products will find that market . "
Establishment of a new Ministry of Technology is considered a promising step , Bıçakçı said , adding however that no state can ensure cyber security by excluding the private sector .
Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany ( left ) welcomes participants to the Nabucco summit in Budapest on Tuesday ( January 27th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Although Bulgaria moved up six places to 48th on this specific factor , the report finds it still deficient in some areas , such as implementing ethical corporate practices and ensuring that senior managers have generally significant international experience .
Some experts , invited by the ministry to participate in the discussion , commented that the drilling is a " trivial procedure " and risks are no higher than conventional production .
Instead , the so @-@ called Serbian Republic of Bosnia @-@ Herzegovina , later renamed Republika Srpska , was proclaimed .
" The EU and the Kosovars hope that the negotiations will focus on technical issues guiding relations on the ground between the Serb minority and the Albanian majority , " Martin Sletzinger , an associate of the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington , said in an interview with Belgrade @-@ based Beta news agency .
With local elections about four months away , Pristina is working to encourage Kosovo Serb participation .
The countries ' transmission operators reached the agreement on January 30th in Pristina .
" However , if EU solidarity is the goal , then the crisis will metastasise in time and the entire EU will suffer tremendous consequences , with radical changes of its often dominant position in the world -- and regional -- markets , " Vitanov added .
Ramkovski , former owner of the A1 television station , four newspapers and other enterprises , was sentenced in Skopje criminal court on March 14th to 13 years in prison for money laundering , criminal conspiracy , abuse of position and tax evasion ; 19 accomplices received prison terms of two to seven years .
He has displayed many examples in the past couple of years which oppose these basic principles of the Republic .
" Under today 's conditions , where we lack adequate health services and have widespread poverty , how one can expect people to have at least three children ? ...
The EU and the United States expressed concern Tuesday ( August 4th ) about the mounting tension between Georgia and Russia ahead of the first anniversary of the brief conflict between the two former Soviet republics .
He held talks with British Minister for Europe Jim Murphy and the Labour Party 's chief whip Geoff Hoon .
The mayors of over 15 townships said they would pursue further action .
More than 1.3 million passengers used it last year .
Bankers has increased its production level to over 4,400 barrels per day at the end of 2006 , compared to 600 barrels per day since it took @-@ over the project in July 2004 .
Rade Serbedzija of Croatia won the Best Male Actor award .
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The first step will be to overhaul road infrastructure at the two new border crossings with Greece -- Qafe @-@ Bote ( Saranda ) and Sopik ( Gjirokastra ) -- with the aim of easing traffic congestion .
Dusan Janic , of the Institute of Social Sciences in Belgrade , agreed .
Members of the public first saw the castle ruins this year , while experts and archaeologists claim they knew of its existence earlier .
One has to give up a lot in order to skateboard the way we do and to master all the tricks .
Many also accuse European countries of giving support to the PKK .
" The president has no authority to make or carry out foreign policy ( and he ) is well aware of his constitutional position and capacities , " DSS spokesman Branislav Ristivojevic said on Sunday .
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said his country will use its veto power to block the opening of seven chapters . [ Getty Images ]
" The worsening performance of stocks and investment funds has been influenced by the crisis in Europe and the United States ; however , the Balkan countries also suffer from other factors , including the crisis in Serbia , " Tukic said .
In cities , such as Sarajevo , Tuzla , Zenica , Mostar and Banja Luka , turnout ranged between 40 % and 50 % .
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 21 / 02 / 11
Ruzica Djindjic heads " women 's government " in survey
I think , together , we achieved it .
The second call runs until May 13th and provides opportunity for bigger infrastructure projects .
Last week , Minister of Finance Ridvan Bode and EBRD representative in Tirana Murat Yildiran signed an agreement for a 14m @-@ euro loan .
" Press reports on a possible exit of Greece from the euro , based on unnamed sources , are simply wrong and intentionally misleading , " EU Commissioner Olli Rehn 's spokesman , Amadeu Altafaj Tardio , stressed on Saturday ( May 7th ) .
Croatian deputy prime minister visits Afghanistan
By contrast , some see Sarkozy 's proposal as an attempt by France to increase its own influence in Mediterranean by limiting the Union to the coastal states , therefore excluding its EU rivals from the project .
Also in science news : Kosovo 's Health Ministry organises a breast cancer awareness march , and Belgrade hosts a congress of cardiologists .
The event brought together 40 physics students from Southeast Europe .
Tensions rose earlier this week after Kosovo security forces attempted to wrest control of several border crossings from Serb border police .
IMF lowers global growth forecast
" It may be difficult to compromise with regard to such important issues , but the agreement in Brussels has prevented Serbia 's international isolation , " Simic said .
These and other rituals demonstrate the way Romanians have integrated many ancient customs into an Orthodox Christian culture .
" Any country that decides to recognise the independence ( of Kosovo ) must bear in mind that this will result in serious consequences to their relations with Serbia , " the party said in its document .
" So you have migrant smugglers leading these people to remote sites along the river and then telling them to wade or float across aboard flimsy children 's dinghies .
" The rupture at Izmit increased the stress to the west of the North Anatolian Fault , " Ulster University Geophysics Professor Suleyman Nalbant said .
Jeremic , whose country remains staunchly opposed to Kosovo 's secession , said he expects some powerful nations to back Belgrade 's position .
According to recent surveys , only 29 % of Croatians back joining the Alliance .
The meeting examined ways to enhance bilateral co @-@ operation in trade , industry , finance , investments , tourism , energy , transport , health , labour , education , and culture .
The plan , tabled by EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn last month , was not an invitation for either Zagreb or Ljubljana to suggest possible changes to it , but a " take it or leave it " offer , which Croatia chose to accept , Sanader said .
Dodik claimed that the refinery was being sold to Russian company Zarubezhneft , even though the formal owner of the refinery turned out to be a previously unknown firm called Neftgazinkor .
Journalists , spectators , statesmen and artists from Turkey and around the world gather to watch wrestling matches for the Kirkpinar Golden Belt prize and Chief Wrestler title .
Sofia residents awoke to a series of explosions Thursday ( July 3rd ) . [ File ]
( MIA , SNA , Dnevnik.bg , BTA , News.bg , Bulgarian Ministry of Finance - 05 / 06 / 08 ; Balkan Insight , Javno.hr - 04 / 06 / 08 ; World Bank )
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Also this week : Macedonia 's Nikola Gruevski visits Tel Aviv to promote business opportunities .
The school organises three to five joint events per year in which youth and teachers come together outside Kosovo , she said .
The government offered the fight against corruption as reason for the plants ' sale , but the rush to pass the initiative while capitalising on the opposition 's boycott and the lack of full transparency and debate during economic crisis , raises questions .
According to ministry data , one in every five couples in Greece is unable to conceive by natural means , while the costs of in vitro fertilisation are estimated at between 2,000 and 6,000 euros .
Dacic described partition as " the only solution . " [ Reuters ]
" We expect that after the visit , some of the businessmen will invest in Macedonia . "
Bulgaria 's Privatization Agency announced on Monday ( August 1st ) that British American Tobacco has abandoned plans to bid on local cigarette company Bulgartabak .
Romania 's retail sector registered an advance of 0.8 % in September from the previous month .
" Nevertheless , I think the image of the country can be improved by such events where Kosovo shows its readiness to take responsibilities for regional and global challenges . "
Arben Hanelli , head of the Risk Analysis and Trans @-@ Border Crime Office in the Albanian rule of law structures , says a considerable number of joint police operations have been conducted by countries in the region , sometimes with the help of FRONTEX , the European border control agency .
Croatia has other problems : it needs to continue judicial reform and to restructure its ailing shipbuilding industry , the country 's biggest debtor .
They call themselves the " 700 Euro Generation . "
They discussed Serbia 's presidential elections and the Kosovo status issue .
" It might be in line with international law , but it has nothing to do with justice , " the AFP quoted Murat Tahirovic , head of an association of Muslim and Croat war camp prisoners , as saying .
CEZ 's investment in the project might reach 1.4 billion euros .
We hope that it will succeed ; and we think that it is also in the interests of North African countries and of Europe , " he said .
" But at the same time this decision prolongs the agony ...
European Movement in Montenegro President Momcilo Radulovic . [ Mirjana Boskovic / SETimes ]
I think that 's normal , " the minister said .
" No one told me that I will be returned .
Over the next six years , it will rise to a height of 165 metres , accompanied by a business centre , residential area and shopping mall .
Pharmacists explained " the turbulent life of a pill , " while the development of a fetus was studied at the genetics counseling section .
At home , it opens the door to all children .
Two people died and about 80 were injured after protestors attempted to storm government buildings , leading police to respond with tear gas and rubber bullets .
This is in line with the Serbian and Yugoslav idea .
Brezovica is at an altitude of 900m to 2,500m , and has 14 ski tracks .
Croatia now borders Schengen zone
We will not let up on any opportunity for investment , because we realise that capital investment will influence economic growth and also lower unemployment and poverty .
The company will choose its partner by the end of this year , Energy Minister Petar Skundric said , adding Belgrade seeks completion of the plants in four or five years .
However , these people were killed because of their beliefs .
" But public opinion works in a different way .
" This issue has taken a personal character as there is no co @-@ ordination with the opposition , the parliament , the president ... . "
Ivana Petrovic , 28 , from Belgrade , signed a donor card and told SETimes that it is a gesture all should make , pointing out that organ transplantation is based on solidarity and mutual trust , and the awareness that everyone is a potential organ donor or recipient , more often recipients than donors .
Meanwhile , a coalition including former Deputy Prime Minister Cedomir Jovanovic 's Liberal Democratic Party has drafted a resolution -- now ready for parliament 's approval -- apologising for the Srebrenica massacre .
" Whilst the June 2009 poll shows that the portion of Kosovo Serbs willing to work with Kosovo Albanians has significantly decreased to 29 % from 48 % in April 2009 ; for Kosovo Albanians , the indicator has seen an important increase from 33 % in April 2009 to 48 % in June 2009 . "
Bosniaks also welcomed the sentences given to the two cousins Monday .
The government hopes to get as much profit out of the stations as possible , while raising an additional 500m euros in revenue .
In 2004 , the Albanian government found a stockpile of forgotten chemical weapons hidden in one of Hoxha 's bunkers .
The project costs an estimated 200,000 euros .
Video footage showed Hrant Dink 's confessed killer , Ogun Samast , posing with police officers and a Turkish flag . [ Getty Images ]
The pro @-@ European parties in Belgrade welcomed Karadzic 's capture and said it will most likely accelerate Serbia 's European integration and the beginning of the implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) .
" The penalties for industrial pollutants are minimal .
Many citizens are concerned that the constitutional court decision to exempt large groups of people from lustration may lead to further human rights abuses .
She interviewed with ten media outlets , including several serving the Kosovo Serb market , and taped an introduction to a documentary on women 's health that aired on Kosovo TV on October 8th .
He expressed Washington 's expectation that Ankara will continue to support international efforts to convince Iran to give it up .
Official sources quoted by the Mediafax news agency on Sunday said Moldova accused the Romanians -- who returned to Romania on Thursday -- of actions incompatible with their diplomatic posts .
" The Croatian people have overcome war and hardship to build peaceful relations with your neighbours and to build a maturing democracy in one of the most beautiful countries on the face of the earth , " Bush said .
According to Vucinic , however , such accusations are unfounded .
Marking anniversary , BiH looks for way forward
However , the firm has been unable to withstand market pressures in recent years .
The UN mission in Kosovo said on Monday ( November 27th ) that it has stepped up security across the province , and police have adopted special measures after receiving threats against the mission and its personnel .
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Before leaving Latvia , with several hours of transit in Prague again on my way back and with mixed feelings from my cross @-@ border meeting with my friend , I decided to call the Czech Republic 's embassy in Riga to ask for a transit visa .
For most , this was a death sentence , and the inhabitants of Vakifli and five other villages in Hatay province that now lie by the Syrian border armed themselves and took to the mountains .
A grenade exploded outside Serbian journalist Dejan Anastasijevic 's apartment last month . [ AFP ]
The loan , extended for 14 years , with a 13.5 @-@ year grace period , is the first of a proposed three @-@ part Development Policy Loan ( DPL ) programme that could total 1 billion euros , the Bank explained .
" This new mechanism is a good sign ; it demonstrates that the EU can think of new and more constructive ways to conclude membership talks and still have ways to monitor progress , " Bieber says .
The contractor is a Turkish firm , CESAS .
Instead , it will play Spain and the United States .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu appointed several new ambassadors Monday ( April 5th ) .
That 's why I feel so rewarded doing it .
He also suggested that the ban could be lifted before October 7th .
" We are looking for international guarantees for the protection of Serbs , Serb property , Serbian monasteries in Kosovo , and we are insisting that no borders be changed , " said Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic .
The third regional conference on war crimes was held last week on the Croatian island of Brijuni .
Taking place in the wake of weeks of a teacher 's strike and high @-@ profile corruption scandals , Sunday 's elections were considered a key test for the ruling conservatives , who returned to power in March 2004 after more than a decade in opposition .
The survey showed that PC sales reached 134m euros in the first quarter of this year , almost 44 % higher than in the same period last year .
Despite its obligations under the customs protocol , Turkey has been refusing to allow Greek Cypriot vessels and planes to enter its ports and airports .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 11 / 08 / 10
All real grievances such as the methods of electing the Croat member of the state presidency , or the number of Croat ministers in various cabinets , can be resolved within the Federation BiH without any outside meddling .
" The credit @-@ worthiness storm that affects Southern Europe acts as a drag on the performance of Spain ( 36th ) and Portugal ( 37th ) , although for Greece the consequences of the recently approved austerity measures were not factored into the results , " it said .
Diplomatic Diary : US , Macedonia discuss Iraq operation
They also discussed the report on Kosovo presented at the EU foreign ministers ' meeting Monday .
Condemnation also came from Iraqi Kurdish leaders .
He reiterated the EU 's view of Kosovo as " a single , legal and judicial space and customs area . "
Also this week : French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives Bulgaria 's highest state honour , and High Representative Miroslav Lajcak pays a visit to Russia .
" A serious scandal breaks out almost every two weeks . .... [ The government ] is structuring its policy ... to avoid finding a solution . "
There were , however , some violations of the blackout on campaign advertising the day before the election , the principal case occurring when RS state TV aired a commercial promoting the ruling SNSD on Saturday .
As parties form coalitions and prepare their candidate lists for the Friday ( November 19th ) deadline , public figures are airing their differences .
About 300 Sufi dervishes of the Mevlevi order gathered on Monday ( October 1st ) at the city stadium in Konya , Turkey to celebrate the 800th birthday of poet , jurist and theologian Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi .
Tadic said that the candidacy would " open the door " for economic progress , but that there is a " lot of work " ahead of Serbia regarding future steps towards the EU .
Macedonia looks to South Stream for energy independence
An emergency vehicle arrives as policemen secure the area Thursday ( October 24th ) after a car bomb exploded in Zagreb . [ AFP ]
EU , Russia seek new talks on resolving Polish meat ban
" It is a great asset for Greece and the best argument for the return of the Parthenon Marbles . "
Meanwhile , ordinary citizens are feeling the pinch .
However , he suggested Washington might back a postponement if called for by UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari .
The paper began as the satirical supplement of regional daily Slobodna Dalmacija .
The foreign ministry will now draw up a list of job vacancies and deliver it to Crvenkovski .
Both EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule and foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton welcomed the agreement as a " major step forward . "
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" The risk is that , despite the rebalancing achieved so far , the renewed deleveraging of the Eurozone financial sector could trigger destabilising capital outflows from many emerging European economies , with negative knock @-@ on effects on growth and public finance . "
" The EU had opportunities to finance part of the Greek debt due to the European banks , but will not be able to do the same with the other countries .
Itamar Rabinovich , the former Israeli Ambassador to the US , agrees .
Tight credit and dwindling savings are keeping buyers squarely on the sidelines for the time being .
RS President Milorad Dodik deemed the accusations against RS " superficial and without merit . "
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" As long as we shall live , our brothers in Kosovo will neither be alone nor forgotten . "
Iraqi Interior Minister Jawad al @-@ Bolani was in Ankara on Wednesday ( September 26th ) to discuss terrorist attacks in Turkey by the Kurdistan Worker 's Party ( PKK ) .
However , Gardetto said that authorities should allocate enough resources for implementation : " Action plans are nice , but they have to be implemented . "
Meanwhile , some local analysts , such as Omer Faruk Colak , prominent economist and lecturer , believe that the global crisis has already arrived .
The ultra nationalist Attack party can expect three seats after winning 14.2 % of the vote .
" We officially give up the plan to bid for ERM2 because it will be offensive given this deficit , " Borisov said .
The band does face a bit of a language hurdle .
Nearly 62 % of all BiH citizens -- 44 % in Republika Srpska -- say that the indictee should be tried on all charges regardless of the trial 's length , according to BCHR research .
But some senior EU officials indicated on Wednesday ( December 9th ) that Belgrade should hold off on that move for the time being .
Zeljko Marijan , director of the Livno dairy , says his company has already begun to search for other markets .
" The book has been out for a year , " he told Reuters in a telephone interview .
Supporters of the process point to Turkey 's historic tradition of military coups and believe the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) was to be overthrown , upending Turkish democracy with yet another military intervention .
Press freedom has diminished considerably in Bulgaria since the country joined the EU in January 2007 , an international media watchdog group warned in a report Thursday ( February 5th ) .
Serbs celebrated inventor , physicist and engineer Nikola Tesla 's 150th birthday . [ Getty Images ]
The country 's best performance came in 2005 , when Luminita Anghel and System came in third with the song " Let Me Try . "
Honouring Mesa Selimovic
In contrast , a 2011 World Bank on global taxpaying practices considers Sweden as one of the world 's best tax systems , in which 98 % of tax is voluntarily paid .
Within weeks , as of January 2008 , the NRF will have maintained full combat readiness for six months .
By Erlis Selimaj for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 12 / 04 / 07
The visa issue is a huge one in Macedonia , where long queues of applicants outside foreign embassies are a common sight .
Cypriot tennis star Marcos Baghdatis beat India 's Devvarman .
According to Hentov , " Turkey is in no place to be the defender of tyranny .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 02 / 02 / 12
Greece put on a respectable show against Argentina , given that Diego Maradona 's squad is among the favourites to win the 2010 World Cup .
Allegations that two members of the Turkish military 's Special Forces Command were planning to kill Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc has sparked heated debate about a possible confrontation between the Turkish ruling party and the military .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 03 / 02 / 11
Serbia must apprehend the two before joining the EU , the Netherlands says . [ Getty Images ]
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in Tuzla -- 21 / 03 / 12
" The price increase for bread is caused by international price increases for flour on stock markets .
The court 's ruling obliges states to prevent similar violations from occurring in the future and can award " just satisfaction " to victims , including compensation .
This project is ready and we expect -- in the first half of next year -- to conclude the deals for its realisation , " Stavrevski said .
( AFP , AP , Xinhua , Focus News Agency , B92 , Makfax , European Commission - 11 / 08 / 09 ; ISN Security Watch , IMF - 29 / 07 / 09 )
A bid five years ago foundered , even though the then @-@ ruling left @-@ wing coalition had the votes to elect him .
" I want life ! " was the first line of Rukavina 's letter .
During Nimetz 's meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis , the two agreed that negotiations should be accelerated .
Police Director Milorad Veljovic says Serbian police " have very good co @-@ operation in the region and beyond . " [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia ( SDSM ) says the ruling party has deviated from previous precedent , in which constitutional changes were adopted by consensus .
By Vlatko Vukotić for Southeast European Times - 06 / 12 / 07
The other three priority areas the commission wants the EU nations to focus on are employment , health care and housing .
" We are here to pay respects ... and it is important that representatives of all three ethnic groups are here to do so , " Josipovic told reporters in Sijekovac .
Then , last year , presiding judge Marko Klajevic stepped down after corruption charges were brought against his brother .
A total of 20 parties and 19 independent candidates are vying for 101 seats in parliament .
With NATO peacekeepers taking charge of disputed border control points , the crisis in Kosovo 's north has abated for the time being .
What are the results of that interest ?
The president also said that Belgrade will accept the EU mission on three conditions : that its presence in Kosovo obtain the approval of the Security Council ; that it be a status @-@ neutral mission ; and that it not implement the plan proposed by Martti Ahtisaari , which the Security Council was unable to adopt because of opposition from Serbia and Russia .
Politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) who oppose police reform are actually rejecting the country 's EU integration , the High Representative 's principal deputy warned on Monday ( April 9th ) .
Business : World Bank approves loan for Serbia
Kusari @-@ Lila : We hope [ for ] talks to start negotiations on this agreement at the beginning of next year .
( Various sources -- 18 / 08 / 08 )
Serbian President Boris Tadic announced his resignation on Wednesday ( April 4th ) , ten months before his five @-@ year term was scheduled to end .
Montenegrins are more inclined to trust in members of the clergy than they are in politicians , according to the results of the latest survey conducted by the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights ( CEDEM ) .
Voter turnout was at about 70 % .
Welcoming the tightening of monetary policy in the first half of 2009 , the IMF executive directors voiced support for the recent cut in the policy rate , given more conducive conditions .
" It felt like we did something great when the board was changed and because of that now we have our principal back .
" The world economy is in a dangerous situation , " Reuters quoted the former French finance minister as telling Paris @-@ based weekly newspaper Journal du Dimanche in an interview published on Sunday ( December 25th ) .
At the time , his arrest triggered protests and reactions from local Serb leaders in northern Kosovo who do not recognise Pristina prison authority .
All agree on the necessity of finding those who ordered the killing .
SETimes : There is a constant call from the international community for an end to Albania 's political stalemate .
" We have to do much more to change the value system and develop readiness to have children .
The election commission says it is set to announce the final list of eligible voters .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's defence minister , Selmo Cikotic , ( left ) says It is essential to improve the overall political situation . [ Getty Images ]
The fair closes on Sunday .
The Serbian Progressive Party head stopped taking food and liquids on Saturday in order to push for early elections .
While Montenegro made the greatest progress in the world in 2009 , it remained well behind Albania , the region 's best scoring economy in the Index of Economic Freedom .
The two leading Bosniak parties in Serbia , long @-@ time bitter political rivals , have agreed to co @-@ operate to improve prospects in Sandzak .
The project is worth about 650,000 euros .
" Neither the management of the organisation , nor any unit that is part of us has anything to do with this action , " said Roj Welat , speaking from the PKK 's headquarters in the Qandil Mountains of northern Iraq .
Igor Jovanovic ( Belgrade ) , Ivo Scepanovic ( Zagreb ) , Tomislav Georgiev ( Skopje ) and Paul Ciocoiu ( Bucharest ) contributed to this report .
Bribes were sought and taken to " expedite " the customs procedures or to enable cargo vehicles to avoid paying customs duties for goods transported between Bulgaria and Albania , or by charging larger customs duties than prescribed by law .
" In the history of our countries there has never been such a problem .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov arrived in Germany on Sunday ( January 24th ) on a three @-@ day official visit at the invitation of Chancellor Angela Merkel .
The debate and vote on the cabinet 's motion could take place as early as Thursday , according to Iskra Fidosova , the head of parliament 's legal committee and chair of the GERB caucus .
Greece expects more tourists this year , as it strives to break out of the " summer only " influx of visitors .
The nominations were for state secretary , first deputy minister , and head of the General Directorate of Information and Internal Protection ( DGIPI ) .
Lajcak has a law degree from Commenius University in Bratislava .
If this fails however , further international indebtedness would be virtually impossible .
Net foreign direct investment ( FDI ) in Croatia totalled 3.4 billion euros in 2007 , up 33.5 % year on year , the country 's Central Bank reported on Tuesday ( April 8th ) .
The exhibition will display copies of terracotta icons from Vinica .
" The persons who lost their lives are Turkish citizens , and we are very sad about that , " Ross Wilson told reporters in Ankara .
However , he added , they do not address the problems that have marred past presidential elections , and do not guarantee that the elections will be better organised in the future .
Gordana Duvnjak : Our country was the last to join the RECOM coalition ( last fall ) , but its importance was quickly recognised and understood .
During the trial , Kandic claimed that the Scorpions had been under the jurisdiction of the Serbian police , while the court ruled that the unit had mostly operated as part of the so @-@ called Army of the Serbs from Croatia .
They have no financial assistance from the state , because to receive any type of financial aid , one must obtain at least 20 different documents .
The Dayton Peace Accords ended the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The three countries will consecutively hold the presidency of the Council of the EU between July 1st 2011 and December 31st 2012 .
The Kosovo Information Centre says it will be a 4,700 @-@ square @-@ metre , five @-@ storey building .
Elections in the country will now be overseen by a Central Election Commission ( CEC ) , led by Nesrin Lushta .
However , the prosecution bases their investigations on evidence , and if anyone has concrete evidence to support the allegations put forward in the report , they should come forward with those to the appropriate authorities . "
I guess not all become ambassadors , " Vukcevic said .
The announcement to open a Qatar Embassy in Skopje is a welcome step and will make further co @-@ operation much easier , " Darko Kostadinovski , foreign relations adviser to President Gjorge Ivanov , told SETimes .
" Commercial fishing might change in a few years or a few decades and other fish species may move into the Adriatic while others would leave due to warming , " Soldo said .
How can science help a region such as the Balkans achieve a better future ?
The date for the vote in Serbia is January 21st .
Twin brothers Martin and Stefan Filipovski and their band , Next Time , will represent their country in Moscow .
Serbian Youth and Sports Minister Snezana Samardzic @-@ Markovic has announced a number of measures that the state will use to deal with the increasing incidents of violence surrounding sports fans in the country .
Later , he was convicted and imprisoned in Syria on unknown charges .
" Turkey had to stand behind the deal it brokered as a requirement of pursuing a consistent policy . "
But , the repackaging of mortgages in complex collateralised debt obligations has made it difficult to identify who is holding what .
Roma urged to declare ethnicity in Romanian census
Following the referendum , thousands of people filed criminal charges against the coup and its leaders , who had granted themselves immunity under the 15th Amendment of the constitution .
Weeks ago , the Albanian Institute of Statistics ( INSTAT ) published its quarterly report , citing estimated 9.9 % annual GDP growth for the first three quarters of 2008 and the last quarter of 2007 .
There are more than 200 men and women participating in NATO 's ISAF mission in Afghanistan .
Tadic also said that Serbia would never accept Kosovo 's independence .
In 2008 , 4.66 % of food items were found noncompliant with safety standards .
Chairman of the Tirana Chamber of Trade and Industry Nikolin Jaka says Albania can be considered " the most important point in the region . "
Visa @-@ free travel highlighted in Kosovo report
The event 's organisers were the city of Pristina , the Children 's Cultural Centre and the Ministry of Culture , Youth and Sports .
But some in Kosovo say the root problems have not yet been solved .
" The elections are a test for Macedonia .
Blum gave " very good " marks to the Montenegrin soldiers and equipment .
But renewed PKK violence in the following months stirred up outrage in Turkey and led to increased political pressure from nationalists .
According to local media , the Serbs asked EULEX to suspend customs duties at the Bernjak and Jarinje crossings near the Serbian border .
" It has poisoned the water and soil in many places around the world .
" No one dared ask the government ' what now ? ' when they did not fulfill the election promises .
One of the main objectives of economic policies should be to reduce the trade deficit and balance the import of goods , especially basic goods , " he said .
Arriving back in Pristina on Sunday night , Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci hailed the conference as successful for the entire region , but especially for an independent Kosovo , which was seated as an equal .
UN Police Commissioner Stefan Feller also thinks there are holes in BiH 's penal system .
Not long ago , those who mentioned these prognoses were considered ' catastrophists ' , " Economics Professor Luka Brkic tells SETimes .
Out of respect for ethnic minorities ' rights , the new registration regulation stipulates that those who observe religious or national customs may have their photo taken while wearing a scarf or hat .
At a joint news conference afterwards , the presidents stressed that the exercise , the first of its kind , was successful and proved that regional security is a priority for the three states .
Tomasevic won the final in the Bevizija 2008 contest on Monday ( March 10th ) .
Hamza is serving about four years behind bars . [ File ]
Only 24 % saw EU accession and resolving the Kosovo status issue as completely separate processes .
" Independent Kosovo is one electoral zone for all of its citizens , " President Fatmir Sejdiu was quoted as saying .
As he announced the shuffle , Thaci thanked the replaced ministers for their service , saying each of them " deserves adequate appreciation . "
High above the modern Turkish city of Antakya ( Antioch ) lays a relic of a former age .
He is accused of setting up the explosives .
Ashton added that while these will require work on both sides and continued co @-@ operation , " we have reached a milestone . "
The facility -- at Hacettepe University 's Technological Development Zone -- is part of the strategic co @-@ operation between the company and university scientists .
Because of the global financial crisis , as well as social changes within Kosovo , the amount of remittances has been decreasing , however .
Institute of Economic Sciences Director Dejan Eric told SETimes other currencies do not always provide financial insulation .
So far , the president and prime minister have not indicated when Croatia will make its move .
A crucial phase in the process of determining Kosovo 's final status began Tuesday , as the Security Council began discussing UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's blueprint for the province 's future .
It noted that Lajcak , who co @-@ ordinated action with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) and the BiH security agencies , sought to ensure that alleged supporters would not flee the country .
The British group Depeche Mode performs in Zagreb on Sunday ( February 14th ) .
More than 700 guards and security personnel were being deployed at the 40,000 @-@ seat Maksimir stadium in Zagreb before the start of the key qualifier at 1700 GMT .
( VOA , Nine O 'clock - 16 / 01 / 08 ; Heritage Foundation / Wall Street Journal , AFP , News.bg , Sofia News Agency , Dnevnik , Mediapool , Makfax - 15 / 01 / 08 )
Last October , Serbia expelled Georgievski 's predecessor , Alexander Vasilevski , following Skopje 's recognition of Kosovo 's independence .
The alert shocked the country .
Macedonia 's energy situation this year is stable -- it produced 7 % more electricity than planned -- but the situation varies elsewhere in the region .
The market is not yet affected by strong competition because of its underdeveloped trade .
Aegean Airlines , Olympic 's privately owned Greek competitor , offered 170m euros on Wednesday , about twice as much as Marfin did .
Kucukandonyadis , the first football player to be transferred from Turkey abroad , played for Italy 's Fiorentina in 1951 .
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Fried met with Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic and asserted to him that the US firmly supports all integration efforts of Montenegro , adding it is clear the country belongs to the EU family .
Thirdly , judiciary systems in the region tend to be sluggish and have numerous unsolved , outdated cases .
By Georgi Mitev @-@ Shantek for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 05 / 05 / 09
This isn 't the case with the relationship between Turkey and the countries of the broader Middle East . "
The funds are to be used to build the necessary infrastructure in various zones .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and visiting Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov agreed on Wednesday ( April 20th ) in Ohrid that there are no open political issues between their countries .
By Chase Winter for Southeast European Times in New York -- 28 / 09 / 11
I expect that the government will swiftly decide how Serbian representatives will act at regional assemblies , " Stefanovic told the Belgrade media .
Hilton has reached agreement with a Montenegrin company to build a hotel in Podgorica .
Worries about energy can no longer be called alarmist ; the power failure in Western Europe at the beginning of November demonstrated that the reasons for concern are very real .
The company 's worth is estimated at 1 billion euros .
On the other hand , Bogosavljevic predicts the opposition will focus on the poor economic situation to bolster their campaign .
NATO has also urged Macedonia to show progress in tackling corruption , rule of law , human trafficking and decentralisation .
Preservation of the single sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus , though , has been a key position of the Greek Cypriots .
Following their failure to meet that requirement , the finalisation of the key accord -- considered a major first step towards eventual EU membership -- could be delayed by at least a year .
According to a report in the Turkish daily Zaman on Tuesday , however , Pascoe is due to visit Cyprus , Greece and Turkey at the end of this month .
Croatia launches new export strategy
They stayed away from the vote which elected Lupu as parliamentary speaker .
The perpetrators allegedly fabricated medical diagnoses by saying patients were receiving treatments in hospitals , but USKOK found that treatments did not take place .
The fresh property tax will be levied over the next two years and will cost citizens an average of 4 euros per square metre .
Instead of going out , Christina now cooks at home .
In collaboration with Vanco Pelovski , a former director of the Goods Supply Bureau , in a separate proceeding , the Court of Skopje charged Smilenski in connection with illegal deals involving wheat and pork halves .
A total of 14 performances are planned .
A key police reform bill was adopted by parliament but failed to win the backing of the main ethnic Albanian party , which is now threatening civil disobedience .
After months of discussion in Parliament , the constitutional draft is now subject to public debate , which is scheduled to close on May 28th .
" It 's All About You " is a love story performed against an energetic musical background .
" You should take part in all the processes that aid the introduction of democracy , including the January elections , " Ceku said .
The festival , featuring 12 companies from five continents , will showcase the latest choreographic trends .
" It 's unfortunate that not all countries participated at the ministerial level as had been announced , " he told SETimes .
Former President Alfred Moisiu refused to sign a decree removing him from office .
Kosovo Minister of Trade and Industry Mimoza Kusari @-@ Lila is expecting an answer from EU negotiator Robert Cooper to decide on what steps Pristina should take .
" The process started 18 years after the crime was committed , and most of the witnesses are no longer alive , " Durgut said .
After discussing ways to boost the effect of our initiative on EU member states , Bulgarian Parliament spokesperson Tsetska Tsacheva sent letters to her counterparts in the ten European countries that still apply restrictions for Bulgarian workers -- Austria , Belgium , France , Germany , Ireland , Italy , Luxembourg , Malta , the Netherlands and the UK .
Canic : Most fathers must deal with hostile social workers .
" It is unclear at the moment what the UN special Kosovo envoy will do with the well @-@ phrased and substantiated arguments and amendments we 've presented in Vienna , and to what extent he would acknowledge them , " the co @-@ ordinator of Belgrade 's negotiating team , Leon Kojen , told Belgrade @-@ based Radio B92 Ironically , the parties agreed only on the cost for hiring a press conference room during the talks .
Such an option is strongly opposed by Belgrade , which says all it can agree to is substantial autonomy .
The C @-@ 47 Dakota will be restored in original US Army Air Force WWII colours . [ Antonio Prlenda ]
The proposed new policy also stresses the need for the bloc to lower by 20 % its total primary energy consumption by 2020 .
He also warned that the proposed resolution ran counter to the interests of Serbia 's citizens , because freezing of the EU integration process would discourage investors , leading to the collapse of the economy and state finances .
Accordingly , they don 't qualify for state social assistance -- financial or health -- because they lack the proper identification cards .
The new measures will support the country 's construction sector . [ Getty Images ]
First charged in June 2007 , he was arrested last month by Dutch authorities and transferred to the tribunal 's custody .
Supporters say passing such legislation is a moral imperative , while opponents argue that the cost , in terms of US interests and relations with Ankara , is too high .
" You cannot have a security vacuum , " de Kerchove said , urging to help the process of transition in such countries .
Croatia , Albania and Macedonia all hope to receive invitations from NATO to join the Alliance at the April summit in Bucharest .
The government wants President Georgi Parvanov to call home all ambassadors with proven links to the communist @-@ era secret service .
Although Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and other key members kept their posts , others have been replaced in a bid to inject new momentum and win back public support .
Speaking at the commemorations following Fehmiu 's death , his colleague and former Serbian Culture Minister Branislav Lecic said he had learned a great deal from Fehmiu , with whom he had started his acting career .
The population of Burgas and the other affected areas in the region , where many make a living from tourism , are staunchly opposed to the project .
Bulgaria 's national volleyball team won the bronze medal at the Men 's World Volleyball Championship in Japan , defeating Serbia in the semifinals on Sunday ( December 3rd ) .
Miralem Husanovic and Sinisa Vujic arrive at the top of Mount McKinley @-@ Denali . [ Getty Images ]
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Stressing that the international community must remain committed to its stated goal of eradicating poverty , he warned that if the global financial crisis leads to a reduction in foreign aid to developing countries , it would be " disastrous . "
" He never favored one nation . He fought for the country , for BiH .
He fears his successors will lose the right to inherit the land .
Germany 's Giesecke & Devrient won the tender for project manager of the system -- a contract worth 23.5m euros .
( Euobserver , EurActiv , Euronews , The Sofia Echo - 24 / 02 / 11 ; UN News Centre , The White House , RFE / RL , RTT News , RTE News , Dnevnik.bg , Mediapool , Ahram Online - 23 / 02 / 11 ; TIME Magazine - 22 / 02 / 11 )
Montenegro plans to undertake similar proactive steps in the RCC , especially action tied to combating regional and cross @-@ border crimes .
" We will not support the resolution because it epitomizes the return to the anti @-@ Western isolationist policies of [ former Serbian President ] Slobodan Milosevic , " he said .
Troika members confirm no agreement reached , differ on next steps
Analysts say it would give the Taliban the political legitimacy it has demanded for years .
They added that local products need support and promotion in order to secure stable exports , and that the government must do more to encourage neighbouring countries to eliminate trade barriers .
In Bosnia and Herzegovina , mujahedeen fighters with links to al @-@ Qaeda joined the Bosnian Army in the fight against Bosnian Serb forces .
Several different options to resolve the status issue have been proposed over the past few months , but all have been rejected by one or both sides .
After a warning from Serbian social workers about growing violence against children in the family , state officials and NGOs have launched a debate on introducing penalties for parents who spank their children .
Kaczynski 's visit came on the heels of a decree Saturday by Russian President Vladimir Putin , suspending his country 's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe ( CFE ) treaty , which sets strict limits on the deployment of heavy weapons on the continent .
" This is the best thing that ever happened to me in 17 years in journalism , " Sambrakos said .
Of particular concern at the commission hearing was that private protection organisations and hunting clubs registered in RS are amassing arms .
The ceremony was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday ( May 13th ) .
The event will bring together writers from Hungary , Montenegro , Georgia and Croatia , as well as some leading local authors .
Nine politicians are running for president , but the favorites are Democratic Party leader and current Serbian President Boris Tadic and Serbian Radical Party deputy leader Tomislav Nikolic .
The 2010 World Bank report lists Macedonia as the easiest Balkan country in which to conduct business .
Four pump stations -- two in Bulgaria and one each in Macedonia and Albania -- will be constructed along the route .
But the AEI only stands to receive 57 seats -- 31 for the Liberal Democrats , 15 for the Democrats and 11 for the Liberals .
Kostunica 's push for approval of the deal reportedly followed a Russian government statement , urging Serbia to ratify the agreement as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary delays in implementation of the project .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 13 / 05 / 09
The UN Security Council calls for dialogue to prevent an escalation of tensions between Serbia and Kosovo . [ Reuters ]
The awards for best actor and best actress went , respectively , to Xhelal Tafa and Ilka Muja , both from the Alexander Moisiu Theatre in Durres .
Southeast European Times : What is the importance of the Combined Endeavour 2009 exercise for NATO allies , and how important it is for BiH and its Armed Forces ?
Also in diplomatic news : a NATO military committee cancels a visit to Kosovo due to volcanic ash and Bulgaria expresses support for Serbia 's EU bid .
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" In 1990 , I was a student and I was excited about the change [ the fall of communism ] , hoping we will be moving forward .
But they are forbidden for public servants and also for students .
In particular , women and children from Albania , Bulgaria , Moldova and Romania are often transported via Macedonia on their way to Kosovo , Serbia and Western European countries .
However , the leader of G17 , Finance Minister Mlađan Dinkic , has said the party would urge voters to support the proposed constitution .
The survey estimates that 66,353 positions will become available .
Six of the nine members of the committee , which handles issues relating to the rules of procedure and deputies ' mandates , voted in favour of lifting Buckovski 's immunity , chairwoman Svetlana Jakimovska told reporters after a tense , several @-@ hour meeting .
" Alf is the man who keeps all the players together .
Macedonia has a VAT of 18 % for items other than medical goods and computer equipment , and Moldova 's VAT is 20 % .
Veliko Tarnovo is the home of the second @-@ largest university in Bulgaria with a big student population .
Performers on those two stages included Richie Hawtin , Etienne de Crecy , Eric Prydz , Darren Emerson , Carl Cox , Max Romeo , Buzzcocks and Mando Diao .
The centre is scheduled to open in 2012 .
The degree to which laws are observed and markets function in EU member states is of continuing relevance .
This time around , she entrusted herself to composer Ardit Gjebrea , who cast her in a dance , R & B number .
Both Ahmeti and Berisha praised the recent Albania @-@ Kosovo agreement to cross borders solely with an ID card , and argued for maximum border liberalisation .
Huge step for a small country
Three other members -- Germany , France and Denmark -- were awaiting the release Wednesday ( 26 September ) of the European Commission 's latest monitoring report on Bulgaria and Romania 's progress .
" Albania is working hard to create the right atmosphere for the return of its diaspora and reduce illegal migration .
As in 2008 , Spain , Italy , France and Greece will be the four most popular foreign destinations for EU holiday @-@ makers this year , according to the survey .
Instead , we see people on barricades and attacks on KFOR .
Foreign investors , who need steady power , are hoping a permanent solution to the problem -- possibly the most pressing one facing Albania -- is finally within sight .
Without our historical name , we would cut the roots of the Macedonian people , language and identity , and would remain only a territory without history and culture , " he said .
He voiced confidence that problems affecting the country 's EU bid would be resolved .
While the majority of Turkish Cypriots approved the blueprint , only the internationally recognised , Greek @-@ run south of the island eventually joined the EU in May of that year .
She surrendered to The Hague @-@ based tribunal in January 2001 .
Striving to encourage Ankara to reinvigorate political and economic reforms , the EU said it plans to open two new chapters of accession talks -- on corporate law and intellectual property .
Local experts say the political landscape is volatile , and dramatic changes may be in store .
It is still not clear whether the country will host part of the pipeline .
I also don 't think it will give up so easily and just watch the state seize its property , " Belgrade Faculty of Security lecturer Zoran Dragisic told SETimes .
" The international media , because they are backed by Israel , wouldn 't be happy with the continuation of the AK Party government , " said Erdogan , who won re @-@ election on June 12th .
The operation was co @-@ ordinated with KFOR and Kosovo police .
Nikolic said that the citizens of Serbia are the ones to resolve the dilemma through a referendum .
According to sources , Ocalan will be alone in his cell , but allowed to associate with inmates located in his zone during breaks .
" Ante did it in a magnificent way .
Greece may repay its debts using money generated via privatisation , Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou said on Wednesday ( March 30th ) .
The World Monuments Fund aims to include Athens " oldest cemetery on its watch list to advocate for its preservation .
Nokia , the world 's leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile and fixed telecom networks , plans to invest 200m euros in a mobile telephone factory and a research centre in Cluj , Romania , Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu announced on March 7th .
Albania 's Interior Ministry takes an NGO to court for alleged illegal activities . [ Ana Pekmezi / SETimes ]
This will be beyond doubt , " said Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
The country hopes to be visa @-@ free by next year .
The decision came as Branko Crvenkovski , leader of the main opposition SDSM , said earlier that he was dropping all demands and will participate in the elections . ( MIA , Makfax - 31 / 03 / 11 )
For those over 55 , it can become nearly impossible .
In Zagreb , polls show the mayor , Social Democrat Milan Bandic , will likely remain in office despite numerous corruption scandals and the perception that he is an outsider from Herzegovina .
My purpose here is to write about the Serbia national team , so I had no option but to watch the event from the bar in our hotel .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci . [ Getty Images ]
Crevenkovski said the country 's next goals are a positive progress report from the European Commission and obtaining a start date for accession negotiations .
According to Akalin , the Ergenekon case is anything but lawful as the investigation continues alongside the prosecution process he labels " a law scandal . "
Technology and education are seen as key to competing in the global economy . [ Getty Images ]
Earlier in the day , the Russian military indicated it would block EU observers from entering the buffer zones .
Ivanko is confident that such dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade could be fostered with UNMIK monitoring .
Meanwhile , a Kosovo think tank put forward its blueprint for resolving the situation in the north .
" If Cyprus were forced to borrow from the European Financial Stability Fund , there would be pressure from Germany and France to raise the tax rate that will hurt Russian interests and the Cyprus economy , " Demetriades said .
But there are those who see the other side of the coin .
" Kosovo cannot fulfill its independence without the key in Belgrade , it cannot become part of international organisations without us , and without the agreement of Belgrade there will be no stable way towards Europe , " Stefanovic said .
Major Bulgarian railway stations are getting free internet .
The elections will be certified via an international mechanism and citizens will be able to vote from outside Kosovo .
A special public television station will broadcast not only in Kurdish , but also Arabic and Farsi .
" Keeping in mind the fact that Kosovo is in a very important phase of state @-@ building , his lack of presence will be reflected in the processes .
This is our duty , " he said .
Locals dance in Port Elizabeth . [ Dejan Stankovich / SETimes ]
It is a simulated war for implementing global interests in the region by misusing the citizens ' religious feelings since the faithful reject violence , " Petrov said .
Can Serbs and Albanians achieve national reconciliation ?
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 01 / 03 / 07
However , I think that Croatian funds were a bit late because Slovenian and Nordic funds recognized the region much earlier .
The ruling parties reject the demand .
Reaching a depth of 280m , the bunker offers potential occupants the possibility of indefinite stay , complete with an entire infrasturcutre including air sucking and filtration systems .
The response was quick -- a special police unit was formed that will suppress hooligan violence .
Croatia is ahead of both EU members Bulgaria and Romania .
" The ministry is also reviewing opportunities for public @-@ private partnerships , " Labour Minister Spiro Ristevski told SETimes .
It was then that Glavas became a persona non grata in the ruling HDZ and set up his own party .
It 's mainly the Serbs in Kosovo and BiH that fear their existence in the case of Turkish intervention .
The other five major receiving countries were the UK , Belgium , Switzerland , the Netherlands and Austria .
The investments are a result of government reforms and continued privatisation of state enterprises .
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Economy analyst Marica Vukovic thinks the action will not be enough , because the long @-@ term recovery requires radical moves .
The mosque has 18 windows and is decorated with elements of nature and plants as well as " Ajetul Kursine " written in spiral form .
It took about 14 more months before the inaugural Cup kicked off with a match between France and Mexico on July 13th 1930 .
Macedonian Filip Trajkov won the 2009 award at the 16th World Children 's Picture Contest .
According to him , the PIC will probably not set a date to close the Office of the High Representative and transition it an EU Special Representative office . ( BHRT , Fena , Dnevni Avaz , Srna , Onasa - 17 / 11 / 09 )
Then again , the inability to repay the private debt puts into question the capacity of the economy -- if private companies are not in a position to repay their debts , then they have liquidity crisis , which , if nothing happens , leads to bankruptcy , " Vlahovic said .
The New Acropolis Museum , the Cape Sounion and the National Archaeological Museum also welcomed visitors in the moonlight .
Snow stranding thousands in Romania
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Augustin Cozma , a pensioner , was out in the University Square last month , protesting the austerity measures and the Boc government .
The majority of ethnic Albanian voters in Macedonia have supported DUI at the polls -- a majority of Macedonians supported VMRO @-@ DPMNE , and so Social Democratic Union of Macedonia ( SDSM ) and Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) were left as opposition .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn visited Istanbul to attend a high @-@ level conference on energy .
It remains unclear whether PASOK is in a position to capitalise on the government 's woes .
The reports , under the Co @-@ operation and Verification Mechanism , also criticised Bulgaria and Romania for the lack of convictions in cases of high @-@ level corruption since 2007 , when both countries joined the EU .
The benchmark interest rate has been reduced from 6 % to 5.75 %
And though Serbian authorities have announced they are seeking a new partner for the plant , Mahmut Busatlija , an associate at the Belgrade Economics Institute , doesn 't think it will happen soon .
" The weather in Croatia is nice in April and no doubt the visitors to the two shows will have a great time , enjoying themselves while doing business .
Macedonia and Serbia provided an example recently by collaborating in two major cases .
While Article 35 gives the military the authority to protect secular order and national unity without the staging of coups , the MGSB gives the army the superiority to determine threats against the country .
The company will run flights once a week until December 29th .
Following the devastating fires of August , many will be watching to see if the Karamanlis administration takes action to close the legal loopholes that have encouraged arson by would @-@ be developers .
" The application of this instrument in practice gave positive results , but in some states it takes a long time to carry out , " she said .
SEE countries attend war crimes forum
" Engagement in Mitrovica is strategic for Turkey .
Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH , the consortium responsible for the Nabucco pipeline project , signed support agreements in Kayseri , Turkey , on Wednesday ( June 8th ) .
Of course , further reforms in administration and strengthening of the economy should be made by then .
Greek dictator Ioannis Metaxas was said to have written a one @-@ word response : " Oxi " -- No .
He stayed underwater for 2 minutes 24 seconds .
Science and Technology : Software conference held in Kosovo
" The involvement of the three IFIs is a demonstration of global and European support for the project and represents an important milestone in ensuring the overall financing of Nabucco , " the consortium noted .
Illustrative of this trend is Pimpsons @-@ Kosova , a Facebook series that satires politicians and political initiatives through cartoons .
" They had enough talent and motivation , " he said , " but it was very difficult to get a pitch .
There is broad skepticism , however , that new negotiations between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian leaders will prove more fruitful than those held last year under Ahtisaari 's mediation .
Furthermore , the State Department report found that BiH authorities provided financial support to only non @-@ politically oriented NGOs .
" It was a joint action of Serbian and Montenegrin police and of The Hague tribunal , " Rasim Ljajic , Serbia 's minister in charge of co @-@ operation with the ICTY , said .
A feasibility study suggests it would transport 60m tonnes of oil annually .
" We would like to change the perceptions , " she explained , asking " Have you ever wondered the age of the bride when you attended a wedding ceremony ? "
A foreign investment incentive programme launched by the government is already yielding results .
Macedonian officials began accession dialogue with the EU on Thursday ( March 15th ) , as the nation 's worst ethnic conflict in 11 years began to subside .
In an exclusive interview , Dritan Gjonbalaj , general director of the Kosovo Civil Aviation Authority , tells SETimes there will be a temporary transitional period during which Kosovo will be supported by a partner country , under NATO supervision , to provide air navigational services .
The Kosovo government presented 568 projects costing 1.4 billion euros at the Donors ' Conference for Kosovo on Friday ( July 11th ) in Brussels .
" Of course we faced a negative impact because we needed to decrease the trade exchange due to the fees imposed on our goods .
Racist chants were heard from supporters of the Croatian team during three of its matches at Euro 2004 in Portugal .
She added that Mitrovic is managing the company from hospital , and participates in planning all the details of his reality show " Dvor " ( The Castle ) which is currently airing on TV Pink .
" If any team has benefited from match @-@ fixing , punishing just one person for that would not solve the problem , and it will even pave the way for future rigging -- the clubs can easily find someone to put the blame on and benefit from match @-@ fixing . "
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo was in Pristina on Friday ( January 25th ) .
President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party ( DS ) and the ultra @-@ nationalist Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) are each polling about 35 % .
Topping the polls , however , is former Foreign Minister Srdjan Kerim .
Turkish citizens can now apply for passport renewals and extensions online , along with a variety of other consular transactions .
It has 25 mayoral and 700 city @-@ council candidates .
Ukranian Foreign Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk met with his Albanian counterpart , Lulzin Basha , on Monday ( June 25th ) during the Black Sea summit .
Culture and Sports : Actor Colin Farrell visits Sarajevo
This turned some of the newspaper 's former political allies into enemies .
According to Professor Sabri Sayari of Sabanci University , the fact that Erdogan was the first foreign leader to call for Mubarak to resign shows Turkey 's eagerness to see a change in Egypt .
Demonstrators hold placards in Turkish and Armenian near a courthouse in Istanbul . [ Reuters ]
Kosovo Serb police under investigation
Pristina is offering new houses to 29 needy Serb families living in Novo Brdo .
While backing a plan to extend the US missile defence system into Europe , NATO member states agreed on Thursday ( April 19th ) that the territory of all 26 nations in the bloc must be protected from potential missile threats .
The Turkish team defeated Serbia in the semifinals .
It took a few weeks for the authorities to find the hidden newspaper factory .
While both explosions were preceded by anonymous warning calls to Greek media , police said they could not confirm the two incidents were linked .
This is the fourth accusation submitted by the IICCR to the High Court .
Speaking to SETimes , the head of the current Parliamentary Constitutional Commission Burhan Kuzu emphasised that even " no " voters in the latest referendum will be integrated into the constitution to prevent tensions .
Business : Cyprus prepares to join the Eurozone
The Biennale hosts artists from Kosovo and the rest of Europe .
" The plans of army modernisation are a long term , very rigid , part of our NATO commitments .
Nonsense , argue the Socialists , saying the right of citizens to transparency is guaranteed by the constitution .
The Fifth Filmmor International Women 's Film Festival on Wheels will be held between March 10th and 18th in Istanbul .
According to the mayor , the town could be a leader in nautical , cultural and ecological tourism .
Romanian parliament in session . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
We will work harder and we will win together on December 6th , " he said .
" The allocation of assistance funds for this purpose is a concrete demonstration of that commitment , " he added .
Meanwhile , government officials tasked with helping to improve the quality of life for citizens living in the area say they face steep hurdles .
We don 't look at the situation through rosy glasses ; the situation is very dynamic indeed , " Stanishev said . [ Getty Images ]
They made the discovery while excavating the Kicelj kod Tuzle , an archaeological site .
When it comes to spending holidays in Croatia or Montenegro , regional tourist agencies say many choose to spend a weekend at sea rather than vacation longer in one place .
The focus of the meetings was to nail down an agenda for face to face talks between the two groups later this month .
Montenegro 's late King Nikola originally wrote the royal love story , complete with tragedy , betrayal , revenge and death , as a play in 1888 .
World Bank helps tackle BiH 's public expenditures
He was speaking to journalists after the first meeting of EU and BiH teams charged with monitoring the visa @-@ free regime .
She added that the international monetary institutions -- including the IMF and World Bank -- as well as local authorities have warned that public spending is a burden to the country 's economy .
Around 267 voting places in 22 Kosovo municipalities opened on Sunday ( January 21st ) , making it possible for Kosovo Serbs to participate in the Serbian parliamentary elections .
" There 's an obvious conflict of interest , " said Yilmaz . " [ Eroglu ] has been working as if his mission is building dams and hydroelectric projects . "
Two Balkan countries , Montenegro and Kosovo -- which was still run by UNMIK -- became the first places outside the EU to adopt the euro as well , switching from the German mark they had earlier chosen instead of the dinar .
In Atasehir , a neighbourhood located on the Anatolian side of the city , many residents say they are scared of losing their homes .
He climbed Everest on May 10th 1989 , while Delev conquered the highest summit on Earth on May 20th 2007 .
" The fact that there are countries wishing to be NATO members proves that it is still a prominent alliance meeting the security and defence needs of the countries , " said Erguvenc .
Besides Saric , the accused are Radovan Strbac and his wife Dubravka Strbac , Stevica Kostic , Zoran Copic , Andrija Krlovic , Marinko Vucetic , Predrag Milosavljevic and Nebojsa Jestrovic .
Mijatovic also cited the high number of criminal prosecutions against journalists in Turkey . ( OSCE website , Shekulli , Top Channel , Ora News , VoA , Balkan Web - 29 / 07 / 10 )
The refugees are officially forbidden from speaking to the press , and the police and military will intervene if they see journalists conducting interviews .
It erupted on January 5th , when the Sofia @-@ based weekly Galeria published the leaked transcripts of three telephone conversations between Customs Agency Director Vanyo Tanov and his superiors -- Finance Minister Simeon Djankov and his deputy , Vladislav Goranov .
On Friday , Titov met in Sarajevo with Bosnian Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj , members of the tripartite presidency and High Representative Valentin Inzko .
My intention is not to have several years of empty promises , rather to finish what Zoran started , and I cannot do that without young people . "
" Such great literature and art treasure we don 't have every 100 years in Tuzla , " said Sarajlic .
The state has the right and responsibility to " protect the democratic and secular structures as well as the unity of the state . "
While technically still part of Serbia , the province has been a de facto UN protectorate since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict .
He " declared war " on " organised crime and terror " after Pukanic 's assassination , vowing to mobilise the country 's best experts to hunt down the culprits behind unsolved high @-@ profile murders .
" The challenges concern the EU 's rules that we have to learn to observe -- rules related to transparency , integrity , the anti @-@ corruption fight and organised crime , the way public acquisitions are organised and the money then spent .
The group , led mostly by students , stood tall before the autoritarian government despite daily arrests and police beatings .
Drougas believes the aim of Thursday 's attack was to show that the group has not been defeated .
Hikers searching for a bit more of a challenge can scale the towering rock walls .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said he is proud of the portion of the report dealing with the country 's progress .
" We give you full credit for that .
It has blocked the start of talks on a new EU @-@ Russia partnership agreement .
Last week , municipality and prefectural officials in Alexandroupolis signed a contract with the local Democritus University for a committee to monitor the validity of environmental and scientific surveys linked with the pipeline 's construction and operation .
The students were led by Yury Kherimyan , 20 , an Armenian who grew up in Sparta , where they know about defying odds .
The programme envisions cushioning the impact of the crisis on the poor . [ Getty Images ]
About 1,000 people gathered in Pristina on Monday ( September 14th ) to protest a recently signed protocol between EULEX and Serbia on police co @-@ operation .
I have asked Mr. Downer to do his best to facilitate to make progress , " Ban said .
" The idea is motivated by the need for more independence and efficiency of the authority , " says Anti @-@ Corruption Department Director Jovan Ilievski . " This is not about dualism or abandoning the principle of subordination under which the prosecutor 's office operates , but about the need to strengthen accountability . "
The speed with which industry has recovered suggests that efficiency reserves are still quite high in the Romanian economy and that shocks can be dealt with adequately , provided management is good and the transfer of new technologies is satisfactory .
Albania , together with Belarus , were the only countries in the region that did not have a sovereign rating .
The Kosovo Albanian delegation remained firm in its demand for full independence from Serbia , while the Serbian representatives again offered broad autonomy as an alternative .
A higher number of stops and lower speed means higher pollution , according to Guri , but that is not all .
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele said on Thursday ( December 9th ) that disputes in the Western Balkans should be resolved and should not block the integration process .
" We also have to look at who the candidates for managerial posts in soccer are .
Although some among the youth may be interested in becoming politically active , they receive little encouragement .
Bucharest 's new Green Belt should reduce air pollution
Istanbul hosted the Istancool festival of art , design , fashion , literature , film , music and ideas from Friday ( July 2nd ) to Sunday .
SETimes : How difficult is it for the French troops to control northern Kosovo ?
Hasan 's efforts to establish and publicise the truth about the Srebrenica genocide continue unabated .
Swedmilk owes more than 3m euros to milk producers in Macedonia . [ Macedonian government ]
That allowed police to evacuate the building ahead of the explosion .
The practice required by Bologna 's rules is science fiction here , " he told SETimes .
Meanwhile , the intrigue has earned Visoko a place in the tourist brochures , and some hope the " pyramids " will become one of BiH 's major attractions .
" We have been facing a dilemma about whether we should continue with EU negotiations and at the same time postpone implementing ZERP or implement ZERP and face the fact that the negotiations have been blocked .
Recent rulings by the country 's Constitutional Court say all investigations of high @-@ ranking politicians require parliamentary approval .
Svetlana Sharenkova , chairperson of the forum , told SETimes that the act of " dirtying " the monument was a " provocation . "
All the political parties have endorsed membership in NATO as a top priority , second only to EU membership .
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Officials in Belgrade have urged the community to boycott the vote , while some local Serb leaders argue otherwise .
Last year 's slowdown in the real estate sector affected the banking sector , analyst Elena Panayiotou said , adding that she expects profitability and asset quality to continue to suffer over the next 12 to 18 months .
Zoran Milanovic was re @-@ elected on Saturday ( May 10th ) as leader of the SDP . [ Getty Images ]
The exhibition will close on June 17th .
Macedonia expects foreign investment wave
" Usually , there are two or three visitors at movie projections in Serbian cinemas .
The rules should envision measures to ensure that the board of a financial institution has appropriate oversight on the size of compensation and the risk involved , the communique from the meeting said .
In addition , said the report , the EU should negotiate an agreement with BiH that would guarantee the Dayton accords , in which the EU would reject any entity 's " withdrawal from the state " or various acts undercutting BiH entities .
Six Golden Goddess prizes were awarded on September 30th .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged Turkey on Sunday ( December 21st ) to overcome domestic issues and step up its reform efforts within the next few months if it really wants to join the Union one day .
The same message was conveyed in a joint statement by the US Embassy , the EU delegation in Tirana and the OSCE , issued on Friday .
Indeed , they do not even have to do that , since salary calculations can be submitted electronically , thus saving additional time and money .
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced on Saturday ( October 24th ) that he had received the report from Alexey Petrov , former commander of the special anti @-@ terrorist police unit , who also used to advise Petko Sertov , the former director of the agency .
Brcko @-@ Banovici railway is considered the biggest post @-@ war investment in the former Yugoslavia .
" The existing facilities in another nine need to be upgraded to improve the level of purification and the projects have been approved , but their implementation has not begun yet . "
We all want peace , security and prosperity , membership in the EU and NATO .
Ottoman soldiers then launch a symbolic attack on simulated Byzantine walls .
" We will hold meetings that govern relations between Kosovo and Serbia , and from this we can 't escape , " Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci said , according to Kosova sot .
Also in cultural news : the Serbian and Bosnian Serb culture ministries sign a co @-@ operation pact .
Under an accord that goes into effect next year , some categories of citizens will find it easier to obtain visas for EU countries .
Topolanek , visiting in his capacity as president of the European Council , met with his Macedonian counterpart Nikola Gruevski , President Branko Crvenkovski , Parliament Speaker Trajko Veljanovski and the members of the National Council for European Integration .
But this cannot be done as long as we are taken advantage of and still used as only an electoral tool .
Mirjana , 32 , a saleswoman from Belgrade , says it will not be easy for her to donate money now , because she does not want " someone else to gain wealth on the misfortune of others from my modest salary . " Zlatko , 42 , a Belgrade teacher , says he will continue to donate money for charity actions , but " only through the Red Cross . "
The justice ministry started construction on the new prison after an assessment by the Council of Europe 's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment ( CPT ) .
Many fans came out to see the young Sarajevo bands .
The new buses fulfill the EU standards and drastically reduce emissions .
" The difficulties we encountered [ included ] resistance from the media in Serbia and the resistance of bookstores to offer [ the books ] , " Beton representative Sasa Ciric added .
This year the event will analyse the history and functioning of the largest Slavic literature collections in Europe and the United States , as well as the possibilities for introducing modern technologies in libraries .
High schools in Macedonia get a technological boost under a national campaign that began this month .
Pero Lucin , a well @-@ known expert on education , disagrees and says if there is a choice for teachers , it should be restricted to only a few per subject .
" We need a breath of fresh air , " the prime minister said in a televised address Sunday .
" We know very well what frightens the two @-@ party governments [ in Greece ] , which is none other than last year 's December uprising and the mass neo @-@ popular movement , one which is growing , thus blocking the neo @-@ liberal advance , " said Alexis Tsipras , young leader of the small Coalition of the Radical Left ( SYRIZA ) , in criticising the government .
Two foreign investors have announced plans for further investment in the search for oil and gas in Albania .
The Norwegian team 's discovery and its interpretation highlight the ancient trade connections between Romans and Illyrians and show the Illyrians were not only warriors and pirates , as described by some historians , but also a people developing their economy and trade .
Then , hours later , the original government was in power again .
Secondly , Croatia has to restructure its giant shipyards , a process that requires tough decisions and is likely to generate considerable pain .
SETimes : Some Bosnian Serb officials recently invited Serb members of the BiH Armed Forces to leave the NATO exercise in Georgia because Russia was opposed to that event .
These problems have been solved with the approvals of amendments in the law on competition protection and administrative offences .
The president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ( PACE ) , Rene van der Linden , was one of the first international officials to make a statement .
He also said he would put together a consulting group consisting of experts from the National Bank of Romania , the Romanian Academy and civil society that will support him during his term in office .
In his victory speech in July 2007 , Erdogan said his party was committed to Turkey 's democratic , secular and social system and rule of law .
But if the countries do not wish to do that , they could either require energy companies to hand over the management of their grids to an independent operator or oblige them to comply with detailed rules on autonomy , independence and investment .
Despite its official view that conditions do not exist for Kosovo Serbs to vote in Sunday 's ( December 12th ) general election , the Serbian government has said it will not try to penalise those who go to the polls .
Kosovo 's banking system is largely driven by Raiffeisen Bank and ProCredit Bank . [ Reuters ]
The Transylvanian city of Cluj @-@ Napoca was chosen due to its skilled labour force , solid internal and external logistical connections and long @-@ standing industrial tradition , according to Nokia .
This strategy is being discussed and is to be finalised at the beginning of next year .
His film will open the Transylvania International Film Festival in Sibiu on Friday .
" Even if you do know who hasn 't paid but is using the heat , what will you do , take them to court and end up paying even more ? "
However , flights to and from Britain , France , Germany , Switzerland , the Scandinavian and other Western European countries were still banned .
If convicted , the former BDZ head could face a jail term of up to ten years .
Regardless of opposition claims , public debt and falling revenues are an acute issue for Albanians , and the state budget will be reviewed in mid @-@ year .
The Stones have twice before scheduled and cancelled gigs in Belgrade .
" There is a big difference between the title and the content of the law : the former is generous , while the latter is maimed by the interest to still protect some persons and the political bickering . "
After the incident , police seized the organisation 's archives , which allowed them to uncover dozens of its cells .
Basescu said he chose the mayor because he wanted to meet the requirements of the parliamentary majority , which has been insisting on its own nominee -- Sibiu Mayor Klaus Johannis .
The EU unanimously decided to invite the countries of the Western Balkans to take membership , so there is no doubt about that , " Rupel said .
Individuals found guilty of violating the law will be fined anywhere from 53 euros to 530 euros .
" KEK does it through commercial companies which compete in an open tender , " Gjukaj said .
" This year , we are tasked to realise the activities to place road signs to mark the tourist places along Corridor 10 .
How do you see the solution ?
" Sincere fulfillment of this agreement will enable BiH to become a candidate for EU membership very soon , " Rehn said .
Even though Libya was never a French colony , France wants to play a role in the entire region .
As she acknowledges in an interview with SETimes corerespondent Igor Jovanovic , there 's another challenge : changing the public perception that the state is systemically corrupt .
MP Veaceslav Ionita -- head of the Parliamentary Commission for Economy , Budget and Finances -- said the DCFTA is a great benefit for Moldova .
Two Balkan countries made the Top Ten Reformers list in the World Bank 's latest Doing Business Report .
The shooting victim , Vadim Pisari , was crossing a bridge by car when troops signaled to him to stop .
Under the deal , the construction of the pipeline will be accelerated , helping to reduce the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's dependence on Russian gas .
The Kosovo government condemned the armed attacks against KFOR and said it is determined to establish and support the rule of law throughout the country .
The high representative issued the decisions on Elektroprenos a day before the term of the company 's general director was due to end .
Impunity will not be allowed to continue in Bulgaria , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov promised on Monday ( September 26th ) after a wave of protests in the country following the murder of a Bulgarian teenager by people linked to a notorious Roma boss .
" If he does not , his political base is very small and his influence will be that of -- at most -- an influential political commentator , " he tells SETimes .
Anti @-@ corruption measures are a prerequisite for EU membership . [ Getty Images ]
Morricone , 80 , wrote scores for films like " The Good , the Bad and the Ugly , " " The Untouchables " and " Lolita , " among others , and has won numerous awards , including the Honourary Academy Award in 2007 for his contributions to film music .
The redeployment of Serbian troops to Kosovo was only one of up to 16 possible measures Belgrade could take in response to an independence declaration by Kosovo , according to Prorokovic .
Violence in Serbia raises serious concerns
However , journalist associations across the country have spoken out against the bill , claiming it is not in line with European standards and that , if passed , officials will put pressure on journalists .
He met with Prime Minister Zeljko Sturanovic , President Filip Vujanovic and Economic Development Minister Branimir Gvozdenovic .
Romanian court says order to dissolve anticorruption commission unconstitutional
" My grandson is either at school or has to study , so I come here instead of him to swap stickers .
More than 43 % of Bosnians are jobless
Under the agreement , holders of Kosovo documents are able to travel to Serbia for the first time since 1999 .
The seminar brings together NATO parliamentary committee chairpersons from countries in the region and beyond .
Despite progress , Montenegro needs to further implement reforms
With many circles opposed to the special court , including judges and lawyers who have raised some reasonable arguments against the institution , the Bulgarian analyst was not " over @-@ optimistic " in his expectations .
He was testifying at the trial of ten people charged with helping the Bosnian Serb warlord escape justice .
At this point , the credibility of the entire government in Kosovo is in doubt -- in order to hold on to shred of authority , officials in the province are hinting that might have to go it alone .
World Economic Forum : Most SEE countries slip in competitiveness
Before heading to Anonimul , " The Other Irene " won the Romanian Days Award for the Best Feature at this year 's Transylvania Film Festival .
It did not correspond , and I respect that decision .
Her answers to job @-@ specific questions also raised concerns about her qualifications for the humanitarian aid portfolio .
Newly organised judges will be called on to build a more efficient system .
The audience chose " Translunar Paradise " as best play at this year 's festival .
Row over BiH census evokes bygone multiethnic past
On June 5th , Belgrade announced the deal and the blockade cleared .
At the same time , he stressed that initiatives of joint efforts such as the Peaceful Coalition are an important step towards encouraging different people to talk about their experiences and promote peace and reconciliation in the region .
To bring criminals to justice , the press release stated , " evidence needs to be shared and exchanged throughout the region , and mechanisms need to be established to facilitate this . " It assured that " Kosovo police will be heavily involved in the information exchange . "
The hearings are not expected to start before early 2013 .
The figure represents a 5.2 % increase compared to the same period last year .
" Proper adjudication of disputes ... is important because it enforces the rule of law , it promotes human rights and it enables the return of displaced persons , " said Decker , adding that " economic development " requires transparent laws governing property ownership .
EULEX is now working on forming an investigative group to deal with Marty 's report .
In a televised address Friday , Karamanlis cited the finalisation of pending legislative measures and constitutional changes as the main reasons for him to seek a second mandate .
Also covered in Ban 's report were pressing issues such as functioning of the courts in northern Kosovo and electricity distribution .
" It is obvious that the DSS and SNS have different attitudes and different policies regarding this basic and most fundamental problem , " Kostunica said after meeting with SNS leader Tomislav Nikolic on Saturday ( January 15th ) .
Dracula 's Castle up for sale
" The situation in which Belgrade distributes funds to local self @-@ governments throughout Serbia is not good for regional development , " he said .
According to the former head of Greece 's Hellenic Migration Institute ( IMEPO ) , the flow of illegal immigrants has surged following efforts by other countries to tighten their borders .
Serbia must hold a general election no later than May .
Also in business news this week : Macedonia 's economic performance is " encouraging , " according to the IMF .
While the Bulgarian economy has already begun to shrink and is expected to contract further later this year , Stanishev 's government allegedly squandered public resources even after the election results were clear .
EU officials also underline that Turkish membership is not imminent and that the process is hardly automatic .
Banks operating in Albania invested almost 50 % more abroad in 2010 compared to a year earlier , Top Channel reported on April 25th . The 800m euros invested in other markets largely reflects the perception that markets abroad are more secure .
In mid @-@ October , Ljajic paid a visit to Ankara to discuss the issue , declaring afterwards that " an agreement on unification is now unstoppable . "
Romania granted Chevron permission to explore and exploit shale gas in three coastal perimeters -- Vama Veche , Adamclisi and Costinesti , in late March .
A group in the Leposavic municipality last month stoned a car transporting the minister , but he was not injured .
Ilija Bozinovski : Strength , simplicity , longevity , reliability and monumentality are characteristics of concrete .
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In the Balkans and Middle East , regions traditionally wary of Turkish influence , the soft message of television holds the power the country to re @-@ market itself .
Unfortunately , there 's a ' big business ' taking place on the other side , which some are calling an ' unofficial travel agency ' , " he said .
He added , however , the problem is that the suspects are being tried as members of an armed organisation .
Two old ladies were also swept away , " he says .
Miladin Subotic goes further by saying Serbia should now think carefully whether its choice of EU as a path without alternative is right .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor is flanked by HDZ leaders at a press conference in Zagreb Monday . [ Getty Images ]
The party has made door @-@ to @-@ door campaigning a major part of its strategy , while also wooing voters with catchy slogans and negative attacks on its opponents .
The family can not come up [ with that amount ] by itself , but all of us together can .
Romania 's biggest mobile operator , Orange Romania , launched Apple 's iPhone 4 in the country on September 24th .
Quality education is not possible unless the conditions are appropriate and in line with European standards .
Some 100,000 people attended Tuesday ( January 23rd ) the funeral of Turkish @-@ Armenian journalist Hrant Dink , whose murder has stirred a debate about freedom of expression , excessive nationalism and ethnic tolerance in Turkey .
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Tensions in northern Kosovo netted Albania a hefty slice of trade for a time this year , but Serbia has since returned to secure its place in the market .
Valjon Sarachini : Despite negative developments in Greece and overall in Europe , amid warnings of a new worldwide economic crisis worse than that of 2008 , and experiencing blockades on the Greek border due to strikes , Macedonia has so far managed to weather the risks to its economy .
The report on Greece listed discrimination against and social exclusion of ethnic minorities , particularly Roma , as another problem area , noting that the government does not recognise " ethnic minority " and " linguistic minority " as legal terms , officially conceding the existence of only a " Muslim minority . "
Istanbul and Athens are working to ramp up public recognition of lesser known monuments .
The main problem is the stolen elections and dangerous game with the budget , " Bytyci told SETimes .
United Serbia , a member of the ruling majority , threatened that it would refuse to support the government if a document condemning crimes against Serbs was not adopted immediately following the adoption of the declaration on Srebrenica .
Lajcak is optimistic that Albanians would benefit from visa free travel as early as this year .
Officials have said Macedonia wants modern agriculture and is aware it has to work hard and exchange positive experiences with other , more developed agricultural countries .
The national park 's forests and lakes are rejuvenating .
By Bojana Milovanovic for the Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 10 / 03 / 09
According to him , Macedonia has fulfilled all conditions for visa liberalisation , but if there is a problem , it is political in nature .
I don 't think our next step towards the EU will be easy , " said Varga .
One fan , Vassilis Vaziourakis , 34 , who roots for Panithinaikos , a perennial league champion along with its bitter rival , Olympiakos , says he does not watch anymore .
Day said his organisation will soon offer analysis of Montenegro 's energy options , in which biomass will be carefully considered .
Serbia must engage in a more serious fight against corruption , and adopt laws that protect citizens who report corruption .
The talks began with a discussion about already identified strategies .
Macedonia and the United States will sign a bilateral agreement on military and technical co @-@ operation on May 7th in Washington , announced Skopje 's Ambassador to the US , Zoran Jolevski .
For that very reason , Shehide Gashi , an EU integrations expert , told SETimes that the EU Commission will launch a new strategy on Kosovo .
" In the Russian Federation , we count on continuity of close contacts with representatives of Transistria , " says the office of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov .
Russia 's Gazprom courts Romania ahead of elections
During a meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kosovo counterpart Hashim Thaci in Istanbul , Erdogan said that " we are ready to help Kosovo and Serbia during the talks . "
Metallica is promoting their ninth studio album , " Death Magnetic , " and Croatia was included in the European part of their tour named " World Magnetic . "
In neighbouring Croatia , which is close to accession , there are 47 .
I think that the spirit of the Ohrid framework agreement does not advocate opening cases where -- in a domino effect -- many other cases from the past could follow suit .
The United States , meanwhile , expressed full support to Kosovo .
Talks had earlier stumbled over the IMF 's demand that the government suspend the 10 % pension raise that it approved in October .
In the past two weeks alone , independent BDP Kurdish parliamentary candidate Aysel Tugluk announced that Kurds will " build our own democracy " if the state doesn 't grant it .
" Aware that it is not responsible , even morally , just to enjoy the protection of the system , we thought that we should contribute , so we decided that as a responsible partner of NATO and the international community , we needed to participate in the ISAF mission , in our realistic capabilities , " Vucinic told SETimes in an interview .
" It is not the opposition but the police that has to be effective , " he said .
Young Pro @-@ Kremlin activists then blockaded the Estonian embassy in Moscow and allegedly tried to rough up the country 's ambassador at a news conference .
Total investments in these plants surpass 200m euros .
He also announced plans to establish a 12m @-@ euro - 19m @-@ euro fund in support of small and medium Hungarian enterprises that want to enter the Romanian market .
" They have been developed from our ancestors ... they constitute the result of centuries of efforts , " says Gasi .
More than a month after the official start of the academic year in Bulgaria , the classrooms in most of the country 's schools are empty as teachers continue to strike , demanding higher pay .
US President Barack Obama briefly met with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias on Sunday ( April 5th ) on the sidelines of the EU @-@ US summit in Prague .
Among Bosnian Croat candidates , meanwhile , there was no contest .
" If the bill passes , it will cause serious damage to economic and trade ties , " Rifat Hisarciklioglu , head of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey , told AFP on Monday ( December 19th ) , warning that Turks may boycott French products .
Bulgaria still remembers the horrors suffered by its nurses , who spent eight years in a Libyan jail after receiving a death sentence .
Everyone must do their part , " said Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic .
Just before a new progress report on Croatia emerges from the European Commission , two British representatives in the European Parliament -- Geoffrey Van Orden and Roger Helmer -- wrote to EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn to warn him that Croatian authorities failed to efficiently deal with corruption and organised crime .
SETimes : How will Dodik 's move to present a criminal report against Principal Deputy High Representative Raffi Gregorian impact your working relationship with the RS prime minister ?
Countries such as Greece , Portugal and Spain have a credibility problem because they lack the means to repay debt adequately , the IMD report said . [ File ]
" This case is an opportunity for Turkey to strengthen confidence in the proper functioning of its democratic institutions and the rule of law .
The song " Thunder and Lightning " that will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) at the 2010 Eurovision Contest in Oslo is in many ways a typical rock tune about love .
Gavrias , a contractor , also points to less @-@ than @-@ competitive rates as the biggest obstacle to jump @-@ starting growth in the sector , and too much bureaucracy in constructing and operating high @-@ end marinas .
" Interstate demarcation has not been completed , the status of pre @-@ war assets of business subjects is not resolved , succession is at a standstill and war crimes [ cases ] processing faces big problems , " European Movement member and study co @-@ author Dragan Djukanovic told SETimes .
" The biggest problem in BiH is the lack of shared vision and the fact that among the political elite there is no consensus about the past or the future of the country , " Topic told SETimes .
Almost halfway between parliament and the Athens Academy is the stately mansion of the legendary 19th century merchant @-@ cum @-@ archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann , renowned for excavating Troy and the cities of Mycaene and Tiryns .
It is very important to continue with the fast implementation for the exact reasons you yourself underlined in your question , and that is the security of the region .
A new survey of Macedonians paints a bleak picture .
Romania is mulling a nationwide campaign to vaccinate girls against cervical cancer .
If debt @-@ laden countries , such as Greece and Portugal , are unable to show the prospects for growth , then the crisis in the Eurozone is likely to continue , Internet @-@ based business wire service RTTNews quoted Zoellick as also noting .
He has put the offer in writing to Prime Minister Sali Berisha , who leads the DP .
Archaeological facilities in Greece opened on Saturday ( August 16th ) for a full lunar eclipse .
He encouraged them to freely declare their ethnic identity in the census , which runs through October 15th .
The money will be drawn from several annual state budgets , as well as from the municipal budgets of Skopje and Centar , and from private investors .
They agreed that Belgrade and Banja Luka should boost economic co @-@ operation .
For the moment , the student protestors occupy the premises of their departments day and night by sleeping in shifts .
The Turkish team ranked third with 42 points .
" Turkey has no intention of interfering in Iraqi domestic politics , no intention of occupying any area , " he added .
More than a third -- 35 % -- of Roma mothers spank their children .
" Ambassador Zobel did not generalise that Serbia needed a better political elite , instead he warned that , in his opinion , Serbia 's political leadership needed to take on the responsibility to form a new government as soon as possible . "
Remittances from hard @-@ pressed emigrants living abroad -- an important source of national income -- are falling , as is the demand for its exports , primarily metals .
The HDZ 1990 party says the move is yet another sign that Croats are removed from the levers of power .
Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic is on an official three @-@ day visit to Serbia in an attempt to normalise ties between the two countries .
The PDK heads seven and the LDK five , while two went to Serb parties and one to non @-@ Serb minority representatives .
The party also says the ruling majority has protected Basescu from being lustrated in the future by adding a provision that says former diplomatic and commercial mission heads are not affected .
Israel 's non @-@ residential ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Amira Arnon , met with Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik on Friday ( August 10th ) .
" We hope that the new government will leave behind the provocative rhetoric of the pre @-@ election period , in order to mutually agree on a solution , " he minister said .
KLA veterans continue to oppose a law on benefits , saying it is discriminatory .
Police control protesters with tear gas in front of the parliament building in Athens . [ Reuters ]
I didn 't see any snakes slithering by my feet , but I kept my eyes peeled .
Such fears and shaken confidence in the eurozone have battered the euro , which fell to a year low Wednesday of $ 1.3131 .
The data included military history and privileged information such as specific combat units , the names of those in Special Forces and intelligence units , and duration of service during the 1991 @-@ 1995 Homeland War .
Earlier this month , Deputy Prime Minister Ivana Dulic @-@ Markovic , a member of the G17 Plus party , also called for a boycott of the constitutional referendum , citing the absence of a public debate prior to the adoption of the document , the unsatisfactory level of autonomy granted to Vojvodina and the lack of provisions to ensure the automatic adoption of EU legislation .
Among those accused is former Deputy Prime Minister Damir Polancec , who resigned amid the scandal .
The bench is 1,111m long and can seat 2,020 people . [ Tzvetina Borisova / SETimes ]
According to him , Kosovo has met all technical requirements for obtaining visa @-@ free travel .
" Accepting the request for an increase in earnings for any sector of public administration would be contrary to policies that we defined , and it would mean additional borrowing and public debt , " Finance Ministry spokesperson Marija Radenovic told SETimes .
Former Interior Minister Vasile Blaga emerges as a possible prime minister in that scenario .
Belgrade , however , asked for a new package altogether , " Surroi said , adding that there is little chance of reaching an agreement .
Out of the total number of complaints , 824 addressed the judiciary , 365 were related to employment and 347 were related to police treatment , " said Memeti .
The Belgrade Marathon on Sunday ( April 18th ) attracted more than 20,000 runners of all ages from more than two dozen countries .
Following a landmark visit to Belgrade , SDA leader Sulejman Tihic sat down with SETimes correspondent Jusuf Ramadanovic to discuss problems and possible solutions for BiH .
Serbs were not the only ones to stage a boycott , however .
As has been the practice since instituting this holiday several years ago , the prime minister will visit a mosque and greet Muslims .
Athens ' notorious smog , the elements , time , but also human interventions have taken their toll on these works , which are in dire need of conservation .
The number of reported corruption cases in 2006 increased by 120 % , she added .
Senior IMF economist Jorg Decressin said on Tuesday that Greece 's debt problems were " eminently manageable . "
Prime Minister George Papandreou ( left ) attends talks on the new coalition government . [ Reuters ]
I am against Turkey 's full membership , and I have also told this to Turkish Prime Minister [ Recep Tayyip ] Erdogan , " Sarkozy said , following a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel .
Despite calls by international community representatives , RS has refused to yield .
Turkish leaders [ have not ] lessened their criticism of Israel since the Davos Summit , while the Israeli side , at least a few times , has extended olive branches .
" There is no perspective , no forecast for negative economic growth , " he said on Thursday .
SETimes : What does Kosovo offer foreign tourists ?
Janjic criticized the EU for poorly organising the talks , saying that clear rules in the dialogue were never established , especially on the criteria for negotiations and sanctions for those who violate the agreements .
However , this does not cement the unions ' victory .
The country has been given until 2012 to correct the indicators .
Greek and Chinese writers signed a cultural exchange agreement on August 31st in Beijing to promote publications in both languages .
SETimes : Where were the areas in which local legal experts most needed training and preparation ?
FDI from Greece to Bulgaria totaled 392m euros in 2008 , yet in the first half of 2009 , the amount reached only 88m euros .
" Everyone can agree that European integration is the goal for the Western Balkans , " Benjamin Ward , deputy Europe and Central Asia director at HRW , said in a statement .
( Journal of Turkish Weekly - 26 / 12 / 06 ; Zaman , Dnevnik.bg , Turkish Daily News - 25 / 12 / 06 ; AFP - 22 / 12 / 06 )
Bulgaria charges former cabinet members with abuse of power
Officials specified that there is insufficient evidence to justify prosecution in the case , now nearly two decades old .
" When you know that your people co @-@ operate with the country where you live , you have more safety ; you feel protected .
The first historical documentation regarding earthquakes in the Balkans dates to the 6th century BC .
He said Transgaz would be content to operate the Romanian section and reap transit revenues .
While consumers endure shock at the gas pumps , costlier petrol can be a boon for public budgets .
At some locations in France and Italy , polls remained open two hours later than planned in order to accommodate the large number of voters .
When the Russian oil company Lukoil built its first petrol filling station in the Balkans -- a 1998 project in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia -- few analysts saw it as the beginning of a long @-@ term strategy for energy dominance in Southeastern Europe .
There was no word from him even when his mother died in May 2005 , or when his son , Sasa , was detained , " or when our youngest grandchild underwent complicated hip surgery , " she said .
" If you continue with negative tendencies , especially when it comes to inflation , in the banking system and public finances , it is uncertain that the IMF will be ready for a precautionary arrangement , " economics expert Vladimir Gligorov of the Institute for International Economic Studies in Vienna told SETimes .
The end of the game was near and the tension was peaking , with everyone carefully watching each pass and attempt at a goal .
Montenegro citizens eagerly await the new census results , especially related to national , religious and linguistic data .
The president of the Bosnian @-@ American Society , Mladen Maric , fears that the tragedy may have negative consequences on the Bosnian community in the United States .
Protests continued on Wednesday ( March 2nd ) in Zagreb . [ Reuters ]
SEE states meet to discuss economic crisis , EU integration
We are surrounded by NATO countries , NATO membership is the only way to get out of the chronic Balkan uncertainty .
According to BiH Presidency Chairman Nebojsa Radmanovic , the three @-@ member Presidency did not reach a consensus on the future of the OHR .
She stressed , however , that Cooper is a facilitator , not a negotiator .
In the event of a positive assessment , the eight foreign ministers said , Brussels should recommend abolishing the visa regime for the countries that have met the criteria for this without delay .
After the election loss , it was many years before Racan would again occupy centre stage .
" It 's our ambition to start negotiations for membership in 2008 and I believe we have a national consensus on that issue . "
Turkey , being in the middle of the two , tries to connect and help both , " he added .
At a press conference , state attorney Mladen Bajic vowed " We will come to the end of this investigation .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan is touring the region . [ Getty Images ]
" Leaders must stand by their commitments to do whatever it takes to preserve trust in national policies and the euro . "
With 80 % of Greeks blaming PASOK and New Democracy for the crisis , they are turning to political groups such as the existing Democratic Left -- an offshoot of former PASOK members -- and the rising new strength of the Communists .
Stanishev , whose country joined the EU in January and has been a NATO member since 2004 , voiced Bulgaria 's support for Croatia 's aspirations to join the two organisations .
Spain will not change its position of refusing to recognise Kosovo 's independence , according to the country 's prime minister , Jose Luis Zapatero .
His move , though surprising , was not without precedent .
The vaccine - a combination of two that have not worked in humans before - cut the risk of infection by more than 31 % . [ Getty Images ]
According to President Fatmir Sejdiu , that issue has been closed once and for all and any bargaining is " absolutely unacceptable . "
The construction of the South Stream gas pipeline and the underground gas storage facilities in Banatski Dvor and Itebej , in collaboration with Russian Gazprom , will only strengthen that position , but also enable Russia to solidify its role as Europe 's gas supplier , " she said .
A catalyst for Dodik 's proposal was the case of former BiH army general Jovan Divjak , who was arrested on March 3rd in Vienna .
President Demetris Christofias met with Benedict on Saturday and urged the international community to press Turkey to lift its occupation of the northern part of the island .
SETimes : Did you contact official authorities in Tirana ?
" At Futura we 'll try to provoke people to think about the key problems in BiH society .
" Most of the debt is paid out in bonds , " explained Nisic , " which is just paper , and , as a matter of rule , easily devaluated . "
According to Krasniqi , Protestants face legal obstacles when they seek to build churches and , in some cases , do not even have the right to bury their dead .
State Election Commission officials said these were the best organised elections since Macedonia declared independence from Yugoslavia two decades ago .
The scandal erupted about two weeks ago , when the National Investigative Service ( NIS ) chief , Angel Alexandrov , dismissed Tatyana Sharlandjieva , the leading investigator in a money @-@ laundering probe against the head of Sofia 's central heating company , claiming she had been leaking information to " parties interested in the case . "
We had information on the movement of the suspects and submitted it to our Spanish colleagues , who carried out the arrests in a highly professional manner , on which I congratulate and thank them , " Serbian Police Director Milorad Veljovic told SETimes .
There are plenty waiting for your place , ' " said one Bulgarian employee , who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fear of losing his job .
Croatia is 57th with two silver and three bronze medals , followed by Greece at 59th with two silver and two bronze medals , and Serbia at 62nd , with one silver and two bronze medals . ( Beta , B92 - 24 / 08 / 08 ; Zaman , - 22 / 08 / 08 )
Situated on the boundary between Europe and Asia , the Black Sea is one of the world 's most isolated inland seas .
Some even expect a new government by the end of June .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic , who also addressed the Council , reiterated that his country would never recognise Kosovo 's independence .
Kemal Kaya , senior fellow at the Washington @-@ based Institute for Security and Development Policy , believes Turkey made an important contribution during the establishment of the Hariri government in 2009 .
" Everything we see -- the discussions , the threats from Pristina , demands from Belgrade -- appears to be a synchronised , agreed on communication that should result in not having local elections here , " Trajkovic said .
The investigation reached a critical point in April with raids of the offices and homes of distinguished secular activists and the uncovering of yet another arms cache in an Istanbul neighbourhood .
Therefore , it would require a special , perhaps regional , organisation .
The two @-@ day event in Belgrade was part of a two @-@ year project for the development of the Informal Network of South @-@ East European Cultural Portals ( INSEECP ) , supported by the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe .
Spain , as current holder of the EU presidency , will help Albania deal with its political crisis , media in Tirana reported .
Actions of this kind would also undermine BiH 's " credibility as a potential future member of the EU and NATO , " the diplomats stressed in a statement issued after their meeting in Sarajevo .
Janakieski remarked Macedonia is also planning to construct 56km of railway by 2010 to connect its network with Albania .
I think that Albania 's justice system functions with an African infrastructure and its product is required to meet European standards .
Greece 's new bailout deal concerns the eurozone as a whole , Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said on Monday ( August 22nd ) at a news conference in Athens . [ Reuters ]
With two 1,000 MgW units , it constitutes the largest investment in Bulgaria during the past quarter century .
" I was very sad when I visited his grave , long before ' Once Brothers ' was made , " Divac said in the Blic interview .
" A move to reverse these policies , which I do not expect naturally , would create chaos , " Talat said .
Authorities in Sofia set up emergency shelters for the homeless .
Less than two weeks after the end of the Beijing Olympics , final preparations are under way in the Chinese capital for the start of another elite sporting event .
Opposition parties criticised the text of the declaration for failing to clearly condemn NATO crimes in 1999 and those committed in Slovenia .
Jankovic : They were great .
On Tuesday , it lowered its forecasts to 4 % for both years , down from 5 % in 2010 .
All funds raised through the sale of UNICEF teddy bears , greeting cards and toys will fund UNICEF programmes in Serbia .
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Analyst Vladimir Bozhinovski said the visit is exceptionally significant for Macedonia , which is one of only a few countries the emir has chosen to visit on his European tour .
The statement also called for rationalism and professionalism on the part of the media .
ARMO has generated interest from at least 20 companies in a sale that could raise 84.7m euros .
A nearly 20 % share in Electropriveda is being offered to investors .
Proceedings are also underway against individuals indicted in the killing of Muslims in Zvornik , the killing of a group of ethnic Albanians in Kosovo in 1999 , and the murder of the Bytyqi brothers -- Albanian @-@ born US citizens -- who were also killed in 1999 .
The Serbian Radical Party , a formidable parliamentary force in the past , will likely not be represented in the Arandjelovac assembly .
By Bekim Greicevci for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 30 / 10 / 07
" We believe that citizens deserve better services .
The group will also perform in Banja Luka , Split , Zagreb , Rijeca , Sarajevo , Skopje , Ljubljana and Belgrade .
It cited " significant " exposure of the country 's financial system to debt @-@ stricken Greece .
With the older children , besides gifts , they begin to understand that this is the time of the year [ we celebrate ] Jesus ' birth , " he says .
The meeting came after the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , which has roots in political Islam , won a landslide victory in the July 22nd general elections .
In this particular case , the ' target group ' of potential investors will be those with expertise in the particular operation of this enterprise .
Although 620m euros were invested during January and February , this was the result of contracts secured last year , according to Matic 's agency .
German electronics and telecom equipment producer Siemens opened its new production centre in Zagreb on Tuesday ( November 13th ) .
( Various sources -- 26 / 04 / 10 @-@ 03 / 05 / 10 )
Sunday 's poll made history but was marred by low turnout .
The company boasts around 7.3 million mobile telephone subscribers and 3.35 million land telephone users .
Both the government and opposition agreed that allegations of vote rigging were not serious enough to affect the outcome .
More than 10,000 people attended EXIT on the opening day . [ EXIT ]
Meanwhile , many events that may affect the countries ' ability to bridge their differences have occurred .
Croatian physicist Marin Soljacic was among a team of MIT scientists who held an experimental demonstration of non @-@ radioactive power transfer , proving their theory that such a transfer is possible via strongly coupled magnetic resonances .
" The distribution system of KEK will be privatised soon , and the theft of energy and the cases of not paying the bills ... can decrease the price of it , " Shabanaj told SETimes .
He expressed his readiness to talk to the Kosovo Serbs in the north , but declined the possibility of talking to the heads of the parallel structures there .
Three projects to connect energy supply lines with Albania , Serbia and Kosovo are under way amid a plethora of regional energy initiatives .
" Such allegations and doubts do not come unexpected .
According to the agreement , KFOR will set up a checkpoint on the road , where it will work together with Serb members of the Kosovo police .
Concurring , Bakoyannis said , " the political volition exists on the part of all sides involved , and I am in the pleasant position to say that we are moving on the right path . "
Greece sets ambitious 2011 austerity budget goals
" Turkey , Greece and the island of Cyprus can enter into co @-@ operation if there is a comprehensive peace and the eastern Mediterranean region can become a very attractive region , " the AP quoted Gul as saying Tuesday .
The remains of the 14th century St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Prizren 's historic centre . [ Reuters ]
The first deals with a new portal called teacher.bg and will facilitate contact and exchanges of experience , knowledge and opinions among teachers all over the country .
Journalists covering the story were roughed up first by bodyguards working for the Democratic Union of Integration party , and later by Macedonian police .
Chief of the General Staff Isik Kosaner was among those who resigned . [ Reuters ]
EU leaders set end of year deadline for agreement on climate package
US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns called Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic to express Washington 's objections .
By Muhamet Brajshori and Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Pristina and Belgrade -- 20 / 12 / 11
Turkish politicians , he added , are busy with the June 12th elections , but after them , Ankara " will be more firm on its Syrian policy . "
Macedonia 's NATO plans have stalled since the Alliance 's Bucharest summit last April , when Greece vetoed a decision to invite the Balkan country to join , citing the unresolved name dispute .
Compounding the problems , parliament has been unable to pass a law on health insurance .
Greek fans made their presence felt in Bloemfontein with about 4,000 supporters in the Free State Stadium stands .
Turkey is gradually expanding trade with other Muslim countries and in the Far East , especially Middle East countries .
" The government allocates every year 50,000 euro for the carnival from the money of all citizens , including the Muslims , " it said in a statement .
Romanian media tycoon arrested for blackmail
The videos show the wreckage of sunken Greek ships dating from the 6th to the 3rd centuries BC .
The Serbian Constitutional Court 's decision to abolish Kosovo Serbs ' employee bonuses is causing concern among Serb government employees in Kosovo .
A country with an outstandingly complicated government structure , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) has been facing particularly slow progress in recent months .
They do not leave equal spaces for both genders , " Blerina Metaj , a member of a coalition for the encouragement of women , youth and minority participation in politics , told SETimes .
Bulgaria , Croatia , Romania and Serbia have suspended shipping on the Danube River due to severe freezing and ice in the waterway .
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By Aaron Stein for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 30 / 05 / 11
The ministers also talked about Kosovo .
Analysts in Belgrade speculated whether the verdict would have an impact on the processes being run in international courts .
" The unions ' support plays a very symbolic part because the people in question are the representatives of workers .
Also in science and technology news : Athens hosts an international conference on the ozone , and informatics experts gather in Sofia .
It has allowed the AKP to gain power through the electoral process and wealth through a competitive global economy .
In September , Serbia faces the Czech Republic in Belgrade for the next stage of the annual men 's international team tennis competition .
He said the investigation is ongoing .
Montenegro 's Filip Vujanovic is visiting Serbia .
Today " people are quite richer economically , and quite richer in their personality , " the journalist says .
The only trial that has been closed is the case of war camp Morinj , near Kotor .
Serbia boasts an array of rock concerts this summer
Albania 's birthrate in decline
Demand for quiet , clean , safe and well @-@ maintained communities has prompted construction of luxury communities in Skopje .
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Mustafa @-@ Remi , a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Kosovo and chairman of parliament 's Commission on Security and Internal Affairs , held a press conference immediately after the sentencing , declaring his innocence .
Analysts disagree over how to assess the situation .
Critics see the proposals as means of boosting the presidency 's power relative to other state institutions .
Also in news this week : the Cinemania film festival kicks off in Sofia , and a contest is held to choose the world 's most beautiful word .
Besides Kujundzic and Kosor , other candidates are Darko Milinovic , a former health minister ; Tomislav Karamarko , former police chief ; Domagoj Milosevic , former deputy prime minister ; and Drago Prgomet , member of the HDZ Central Committee .
" ( Libya wants ) to cajole the West and please its masters ... by dropping the case of this heinous crime , " Reuters quoted Abu Yahya al @-@ Libi , a mujahid commander and ideologist who escaped from Bagram prison in Afghanistan in 2005 , as saying in a 17 @-@ minute web @-@ posted video .
He added that his business eventually failed because he could not withstand competition from smugglers .
" As part of the broader population of persons with disabilities , landmine survivors in BiH are entitled to rights and benefits as defined by different domestic laws and policies .
Rudic said that in 1999 , a Free Media Help Line was established for journalists , providing them with free legal aid offered by experienced attorneys .
This scenario was confirmed at a ministerial meeting of NATO member countries in Brussels on Thursday ( March 6th ) .
Additional troops are needed to keep peace in the country 's north after tensions rose last week when armoured units from Kosovo 's special police force took over Gate 31 at the northern border .
The motto of this year 's 50th MESS is " Forever Young , " because we at MESS believe in this and that the best years of this festival are yet to come .
A court ruled the suspects would remain in custody until police complete their investigation .
The e @-@ cadastre will provide information on all types of property and related legislation -- land , buildings , property rights and property values -- all of which will be available for public use .
Ohrid hosts a three @-@ day conference on power electronics and motion control .
In the future , however , they plan to apply for assistance because the market has accepted their product and they need more funds to meet demand .
He stressed the importance of political dialogue and consensus for Albania 's advancement in the EU Stabilisation and Association Process .
Gligorov chose a wise policy in not to allowing a single bullet to be fired , " he said .
According to political @-@ military analyst Petar Shkrbina , EU countries would not allow the euro to fail .
He will meet with President Laszlo Solyom , Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany and Parliament Speaker Katalin Szili .
" It is good we managed to fill the gap as regards previous mistakes and shortages , " he said .
Affirming his country 's support for Turkey 's EU bid , a senior Portuguese official said on Thursday ( June 28th ) that the goal of accession talks with Ankara is full membership , rather than a privileged partnership .
Lawmakers from the ruling coalition voted to collect 7.1 billion euros in taxes and spend 7.3 billion euros .
Also in science news : Albania completes a 3D study on sea archaeology , and the first virtual 3D shopping centre project is presented in Croatia .
A monument of Nikola Karev , president of the short @-@ lived Krushevo Republic of 1903 , will be placed in front of the building .
Some of them do not know the total number of EU members , she said .
Budget approval is a key condition for receiving further disbursements from an IMF loan , which has been put on ice for months due to the country 's political stalemate .
He said Divac is " not only ... a great player , but he also has a big heart .
Tadic has come under pressure by Serbian ultra @-@ nationalists after the arrest and extradition to The Hague of General Ratko Mladic , who has been accused of war crimes and genocide for his role in the Srebenica massacre .
A group of international businessmen decided last week to establish a non @-@ profit organisation -- " Macedonia 2025 . "
On the other hand , we must respect the legal and constitutional system until it is changed .
Honeymoon is the work of young Albanian screenwriter Genc Permeti and renowned Serbian director Goran Paskaljevic .
But so far , only Telekom Slovenije has shown major interest , pumping funds into the country 's second mobile phone carrier , Ipko .
Politicians and intellectuals will show that it is possible to have cultivated and tolerant dialogue about issues that are of vital interest for Macedonia .
" There have been many political parties claiming to be established , but let 's wait until the elections and then we will see who will win and how many political parties we need .
The discussion is part of the government 's three @-@ step strategy to fight the disease .
The country is technically bankrupt and surviving on 109 billion euros in rescue loans from international lenders , including the EU , and has less to direct towards the problem .
Hague war crimes prosecutor Serge Brammertz is visiting BiH and Croatia .
Bosnia and Herzegovina shares 84th place with Macedonia , with 3.3 index points - up from 93rd in 2006 .
The Macedonian Ministry of Culture , together with the International Management Group , kicked off a 350,000 @-@ euro project for the rehabilitation of Macedonia 's Contemporary Arts Museum .
Cypriot tennis star Marcos Baghdatis defeated India 's Somdev Devvarman ( 6 @-@ 3 , 3 @-@ 6 , 6 @-@ 1 ) on Wednesday ( February 24th ) and will head to the next round of the Dubai Tennis Championships .
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Mitrovica Mayor Krstomir Pantic condemned the situation , and voiced his displeasure with KFOR .
A protestor shows her support for Mladic and former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic ( left ) . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The process resumed in June , following the extradition to The Hague of Bosnian Serb fugitive Zdravko Tolimir , and subsequent comments by chief UN war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte praising Serbia 's renewed co @-@ operation .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 14 / 09 / 09
Tracking air polution accurately is the first step in the right direction .
The same approach would then be applied in other Serb municipalities .
Despite the relative progress on judicial reform in Romania mentioned in the latest report by the European Commission ( EC ) , Bucharest stands a slim chance of evading the Co @-@ operation and Verification Mechanism ( MCV ) in place since the country joined the EU , analysts tell SETimes .
Non @-@ party members were able to cast their vote after entering their names on the party register .
Aside from " shorter distances , lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions , more benefits will be achieved through implementing direct routes which will be established based on expertise and knowledge the two states acquired , " the statement added .
The air carrier will fly four times a week .
They got a total score of 170 points for their song " We Could Be the Same . "
A bilateral agreement signed during the visit envisions boosting co @-@ operation in the fields of social insurance , education , technological development and economic ties .
The National Training Centre at the Serbian Sports Bureau has been reopened after 20 years of deterioration .
" We will consult with and seek advice from a NATO ally like Turkey about the safest and most effective means of withdrawing our troops , " she said .
Although the party is now on a more confident footing , most analysts do not expect it will win any major concessions from the AKP in the short term .
" I have no doubts that this conference will have an important role in encouraging politicians to follow the recommendations and work in the spirit of dialogue and compromise , " EU Special Representative Erwan Fouéré told the gathering .
However , economic stagnation , rising social tensions and poverty , organised crime and corruption are seriously threatening the foundations of our country and its reputation , " Rakcevic said .
However , that does not hold true for some models , which require many repairs if operated with autogas .
( Various sources -- 01 / 11 / 10 @-@ 08 / 11 / 10 )
Their holdings of about 2.3 billion euros are less than 1 % of the 206 billion euros involved in the PSI , and Venizelos earlier said they would be protected .
Serbia 's trade deficit remains high , with a 25 % increase during the first few months of the year .
The Progressive Party of Working People ( AKEL ) finished a close second at 27.9 % , and the Democratic Party ( DIKO ) was third at about 17.1 % .
Zagreb locals dressed in traditional folk costume sing in celebration as Croatia 's EU negotiations wrap up . [ Reuters ]
" That started already ; by tomorrow that will be done , " he said .
" For me , the most important thing is that RS institutions remain and that the RS police do not come under question , " he said .
Ahead of the visit , the government presented a new package of measures to reform the judiciary and fight corruption .
Cilic 's victory placed Croatia in its first semifinal since its 2005 Davis Cup victory .
He also reiterated that efforts aimed at resolving Kosovo 's status must continue , in accordance with both with international law with respect for Serbia 's territorial integrity .
The close of the case paves the way for the full normalisation of Libya 's relations with the EU , which also pledged Tuesday to implement " an improved framework to ensure the care dispensed to the children victim of AIDS in Libya . "
Serbia will be honoured at the 9th Thessaloniki International Book Fair in 2012 .
" We have the human resources , organisational and technological capacities required to come out to foreign markets , as well as a long @-@ standing experience in military production , " Mekic says .
This will be a direct benefit for the citizens , because they shall have a broader choice of less expensive products available .
Greece 's internal and external agendas also are major players .
US President Barack Obama addresses the Turkish parliament Monday ( April 6th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" This law is the first attempt to impose some rules in a deregulated domestic retail sector , and we are certainly looking towards more regulation in the future , " says Djula Djukic , assistant minister of Internal Trade .
" We believe that the ICC agreement provides for Article 98 arrangements , and we just did not happen to bring it up in this meeting . "
The crisis defused after KFOR took over the posts .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 16 / 10 / 06
Recycling is still below the EU average .
Among countries in the region , Bulgaria has the weakest chances of recovery , Nouriel Roubini , the US economist who predicted the global financial crisis , said .
Tomic was taken off the list of charged persons in 2004 , after Vojislav Kostunica became prime minister .
Bulgaria , Russia delay decisions on Belene project
The move comes on top of an early repayment in March .
Over 300 participants from over 30 countries attended the 12th edition of the George Enescu International Music Competition from Sunday ( August 30th ) to Tuesday in Bucharest .
The TIFF Best Directing Award went to Barmak Akram for " Kabuli Kid . "
Bulgaria was one of the positive examples that others should learn from , he added , noting that " with a vibrant ethnic Turkish and Muslim minority , my country steered clear of the troubles that engulfed our neighbours in former Yugoslavia . "
Speaking at an emergency government meeting , Cvetkovic said Belgrade needs to strike a new standby arrangement with the IMF .
The economic crisis and the budget deficit gripping Serbia have kept pensions and public sector wages at the same level for two years .
Albania and Croatia became NATO members earlier this month .
The project is being carried out under the supervision of chief engineer Kostas Zambas .
In 2006 , following the purchase of 60 % of the Romanian Commercial Bank by Austria 's Erste Bank , the leu rose 20 % against the dollar , passing a six year high .
Indictments against senior company officials may interrupt the PTK privatisation process and trigger a financial crisis .
A massive attack on Estonian government , banking and media websites in recent weeks has prompted calls from Tallinn for the EU and NATO to establish measures for dealing with cyberwarfare .
Tariceanu 's cabinet lost its fragile majority in Parliament last December , but the ruling parties did not call then for early elections .
Turkey hosted a winter swimming festival to boost friendship with neighbouring Greece .
But not everybody embraced the EC report .
He predicted restoration of full supplies in three days , saying Bulgaria would tap reserves at its Chiren storage facility to fill the gap .
According to reports Friday , Borisov sent formal letters to Serbian President Boris Tadic and Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor asking each to respond by November 13th if their countries are interested in acquiring stakes of 1 % , 1.5 % or 2 % in the Belene plant .
Croatia 's capital , Zagreb , is hosting the SmartCard 2008 exhibition between Monday ( September 22nd ) and Wednesday .
Under this proposal , the country would use one name for dealings with Greece , and its constitutional name with the rest of the world .
When fire broke out in the Kornati National Park in August 2007 , 23 firefighters were dropped onto the island by helicopter .
Only 15 % of respondents said they live well , and about 9 % do not feel the impact of the crisis at all .
Science and Technology : Global warming to hit region , panel says
Direct government censorship on the media and internet has received the greatest attention , though it is the silent , rising tide of self @-@ censorship -- whether because of fear of arrest or impact on career prospects - that can be equally restrictive of media freedom .
Bytici explained there are very few corruption cases in Kosovo 's courts .
" Playing against AEK will be difficult because the atmosphere in Greece is quite similar to the one a Greek team can expect in Split .
If there is another way , we 'll think about it . "
Businessman Behgjet Pacolli 's Alliance for New Kosovo is asking the public to change Kosovo 's image .
During his trip to BiH , the Association of Women Victims of War , primarily a Bosniak group , placed a placard on the bridge to commemorate the victims of the BiH conflict .
( Various sources 23 / 10 / 07 @-@ 30 / 10 / 07 )
( WAZ.Euobserver , DPA , Blic - 09 / 07 / 10 ; DPA , B92 , European Parliament - 08 / 07 / 10 )
When the war broke out and people migrated to other countries , the property law in Croatia changed and an estimated 30,000 families were left without homes .
Foreign direct investments in Montenegro last year surpassed the 1 billion @-@ euro mark , growing 56.4 % from 2006 .
Kosovo Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi said that police are preparing an operational plan to prevent Serbia from organising the vote , and said they will co @-@ ordinate with EULEX and KFOR .
" The citizens of Serbia want the government to serve the people , rather than people serving the government , " Malagurski said .
" I 'm proud to take the first train to Sarajevo after so many years , " the British daily Independent quoted him as saying .
" What a bummer !
After Erdogan 's remarks , YouTube climbed to ninth place among the most visited web sites in Turkey .
US Ambassador to Tirana John Withers also attended the meeting .
" He often organises parties in our clinic .
The project involves the use of a cyanide @-@ based technology for the extraction of gold .
" Since the AKP has formed the government , the civilian @-@ military row has been escalating .
The aid package under discussion " will give Greece sufficient breathing space from pressures of financial markets , " Rehn told reporters in Brussels .
In the Greek capital , a hurriedly organised memorial service at a Catholic church in the Polish community attracted more than 1,000 mourners .
" Many Kosovars , for political reasons , play for the Albanian national teams in football or other sports .
Pursuant to a 1984 bilateral prisoner exchange agreement , Sofia sent an official request to Tripoli on Thursday , calling for the six medics ' repatriation to serve their sentences in Bulgaria . "
Sadiku says that except for a " handshake meeting " in a third country , nothing should be expected to be solved if Thaci and Tadic do meet .
The restoration will take six months and thousands of hours of work by a team of aviation enthusiasts .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 01 / 07 / 09 Photos by Darko Andonovski
" The government understands its role in Syria , but this is a test for Turkey , " he told SETimes , adding that if Ankara fails in its dialogue with Assad , it will lose the whole Arab world .
The SPA has been facing trouble internally , and Rama has been striving to fight off attempts by his predecessor , former Prime Minister Fatos Nanos , to regain control .
He launched the Serbian Ambassador to the World website ( http : / / www.ambassador @-@ serbia.com ) and a Facebook group dubbed Beautiful Serbia , now counting more than 30,000 friends .
" In this current shape , the initiative is also a form of segregation and discrimination : by ethnically separating the Roma students from the others by forcing them to attend the Romani language and civilisation classes .
An EU @-@ brokered cease @-@ fire put an end to the war five days later .
Women 's Shelter Foundation ( Mor Cati ) volunteer Zelal Yalcin thinks that significant legal improvements to the civil and penal codes have been made since 2002 .
A total of 184 movies from around the world took part in the event this year .
His customers got a laugh , unlike the boy who wrote to a television station that what he wanted was something to eat , and others said they wrote Santa asking that their parents find a job .
A total of 69 military holdings need to be registered in the land books , but currently , there is no political agreement on how to register the property .
I am studying and traveling , " he said .
The " Bosnian Kingdom Trail , " a historical and cultural project funded by the EU , was officially presented in Sarajevo on February 27th .
First passports issued in Kosovo
For the long run , the ministry is drawing up a strategy .
Elections for the Albanian council will take place on June 6th .
A Dutch veto could thus block the second bailout for Greece .
It is also along the transit route for synthetic drugs from Europe to the Middle East .
The Romanian government replaced about 32,000 vehicles or two @-@ thirds of old cars under its 2009 " cash for clunkers " programme , which aims to reduce harmful emissions .
Government delays in publishing laws and regulations in Albania 's Official Journal is making some of them unenforceable , according to a recent report issued by the Tirana @-@ based Centre for Transparency ( CPII ) .
IPA funds are critical to bringing Balkan countries in alignment with the EU . [ Reuters ]
" The Croatian parties are preoccupied with who is the legitimate Croat representative in BiH and whether they will get more votes ; Serbian parties argue over who will provide greater autonomy to Republika Srpska ( RS ) ; and Bosniak ones about who will bring unity among the Bosniaks , " Huskic said .
A total of 84 votes are needed to change the existing Family Code .
Republika Srpskas ( RS ) parliament gave final approval on October 16th for a 2.9 @-@ billion @-@ euro highway concession contract with the Austrian firm Strabag .
The Temple or Church of Christ the Savior , in the heart of Banja Luka , is the largest Serb Orthodox church in BiH .
Boundaries of national air spaces are being integrated and we are all moving towards [ what is ] called in the official EU terminology the Single European Sky .
And we will end up the same way we have in the past .
Pope Benedict XVI received Albanian President Bamir Topi at the Vatican on Thursday ( December 6th ) .
Business : BiH to receive 22.3m in loans for development
Microsoft will hire more IT specialists in Bulgaria , the company 's vice @-@ president for Central and Eastern Europe , Don Grantham , told the Sofia @-@ based daily Standart .
The castle was confiscated in 1948 by the former communist regime .
ACR , she said , accepted the demands and signed a three @-@ year contract in January , which stipulated no further salary increases until 2013 .
Visa @-@ free travel for Kosovo : one hurdle down , many more to go
" We haven 't been able to buy clothes for the children in ten years , " he added .
Bajraktari said that her mother always prepared food for the poor during Ramadan , and she , herself , follows that tradition .
SLS candidate Bratislav Nikolic beat out the PDK 's Beqir Fejzullahu in Shterpce after the party won one municipality in the first round .
Eight months after Kosovo approved a witness protection law to keep whistle @-@ blowers protected from organised crime and corruption , the law has yet to be implemented because authorities haven 't settled on some of its details .
The four hydropower plants -- Ulez , Shkopet , Bistrica 1 and Bistrica 2 -- are profitable enterprises that contribute 5.5 % of the country 's total energy production .
According to military analyst Athanassios Drougos , these countries ' past experiences will be of great help to training activities in Afghanistan .
" I think we have to realise that Greece is a staunch member of NATO , and aspiring members are not , " de Hoop Scheffer said , following talks Monday with Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis in Athens .
Despite a seemingly advantageous position in terms of oil , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) finds itself vulnerable to price spikes and the whims of foreign producers .
That is not possible , " Erdogan told the daily Sabah .
During a summit in December that year , leaders of the then @-@ 25 @-@ member bloc set March 17th 2005 as the starting date for Zagreb 's entry negotiations , making it conditional on the country 's full co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia .
With his move , though it was not clear that Mesic expressed the majority of the Croatia 's sentiment at the time , he reinforced himself as an acute and active figure on the country 's political scene .
Zitiste has until now been known only for bad things -- floods , the pig plague .
Authorities say its emergence poses a serious threat .
This year , 153 projects -- worth $ 14.7 billion -- were registered , most involving tourism , infrastructure , energy , agriculture and financial industries .
A similar measure is envisaged in Macedonia .
His trip is scheduled for later this month .
" Any sort of cultural event is located downtown , a few kilometers away .
Croatia , one of the five official EU candidates , along with Iceland , Macedonia , Montenegro and Turkey , is the most advanced in the accession process .
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic and French Minister of Immigration Eric Besson signed an agreement Wednesday ( December 2nd ) on youth mobility to allow young people from Serbia to study , accept internships and look for jobs in France .
According to the survey , more than 1,000 olive producers have introduced bioagricultural methods and other modifications .
Victory in Sunday 's ( March 29th ) local elections was not entirely sweet for Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) .
" The same motif , the same instrument , the same maNga -- only the language is different , " he said .
The legislation will provide mothers with better financial aid from the government , to allow them to stay at home during the baby 's first year .
While welcoming the international community 's action against the Gaddafi regime , the president and prime minister of neighbouring Bulgaria , Georgi Parvanov and Boyko Borisov , both said it is long overdue .
His Serbian counterpart , Vuk Jeremic , said Belgrade would prove that Kosovo 's independence was " unlawful . "
Iran usually exports up to 30m cubic metres of natural gas to Turkey daily , while it imports roughly 23m daily from Turkmenistan .
Films from around the world were simultaneously featured in most cities in Serbia .
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The Social Democratic Party , under Racan 's leadership for almost two decades , must elect a leader .
Gul held separate meetings with opposition leaders in the aftermath of the deadly attacks , urging them to help find common ground .
After the premier , director Goran Paskaljevic said the audience was interested in the successful collaboration between the two countries .
Albania hopes to get EU candidate status this spring , but the events of January 21st 2011 and its aftermath may well affect Brussels ' decision .
The train visited symbolic sights such as an Ottoman bridge in the Bosnia and Herzegovina city of Mostar , reconstructed by UNESCO with Turkish help after it was destroyed during the 1990s conflict .
I regularly meet Nikola , the north branch co @-@ ordinator , and we really get along , " Kosova told SETimes .
The director of " Gotovina " is a San Pedro journalist of Croatian origin , Jack Baric .
" We have managed to make a synergy between older and younger players that will be ready to get the gold at the London Olympics . "
Bogdanovic noted that decentralisation is a key step , and said Belgrade would back an election organised by a status @-@ neutral organisation " rather than under the patronage of [ EU Special Representative in Kosovo ] Pieter Feith 's office or the government of Kosovo . "
However , he did not want to predict when Montenegro will become a member .
According to the authorities , imposing a flat tariff for the sector would help to collect the taxes and strengthen the sector control .
Serbian politics is shackled to the Kosovo issue , while the Kosovo issue is tangled up complexities that arise , in part , from Serbian politics . The result , in both cases : delay .
He added that the Serbian society , public and humanitarian organizations have a favorable attitude toward children , which helped develop medicine and therapy for the youngest available even during the harsh period of the 1990s .
It will replace the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ( START ) , which expired at the end of 2009 .
However , it was not enough to improve the country 's pharmaceutical market .
The recently reunited alternative metal rock band Faith No More is in Istanbul for a concert Wednesday ( August 12th ) .
Criminal trials in Serbia will now be conducted in a manner similar to the US and The Hague tribunal .
Albania 's political crisis could hurt tourism , economy
The real possibility that Serbians could lose this new right to freedom of travel has struck a chord .
Over the past decade , Turkey has carried out a multi @-@ dimensional and multi @-@ regional foreign policy .
TAP will run the airport for the next 20 years .
Through a large @-@ scale international operation , police in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) have been making a concerted effort to suppress organised crime rings smuggling weapons via its territory to other rings operating in the EU countries .
AKEL leader Dimitris Christofias waves to supporters after winning Sunday 's ( February 24th ) presidential election in Cyprus , beating conservative Ioannis Kasoulides . [ Getty Images ]
Past the white rocks and thick sand , the sea is clear .
Marty also asserts that after the war , the KLA 's Drenica Group established an international network of organised crime involving drug trafficking , a violent heroin operation that continues even today , and alleges that Thaci maintains the role of mob boss .
Compared with the 1990s , when a severe economic crisis triggered a massive outflow of Bulgarian job seekers , emigration from the Balkan nation has declined in recent years , the study , entitled Bulgarian Labour Migration : Do Restrictions Make Sense ? , found .
The three @-@ day In Vino Wine festival , held last month at the Sava Centre in Belgrade , was attended by more than 4,000 people .
" It is a period of purifying the soul from bad habits and that is why each true Muslim , the real spiritual traveler , should fulfill it with good deeds , which is a precondition for spiritual progress , " Tuzla imam Muhamed Lugavic told SETimes .
It covers 9,300sq m and has more than 300 employees .
There are ways to achieve what you want , especially in the artistic field , Mihajlovic says . [ Sterijino pozorje ]
" The invitation to join NATO is a sign of a new day for Albania , " he said at a press conference .
Djukanovic said his country expects to receive EU candidate status in November .
A woman attends the funeral of her son , a Kurdish rebel allegedly killed by Turkish soldiers .
The Union lifted visa requirements for Serbia , Macedonia and Montenegro in December 2009 , and Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania in 2010 .
Kostunica and the majority of Serbian politicians , including pro @-@ European President Boris Tadic and his Democratic Party ( DS ) , are staunchly opposed to any such move , insisting that Kosovo is an integral part of Serbia and must remain part of its territory .
" The ' dogs of war ' earn from 2,000 to 5,000 dollars or euros [ per month ] , depending on who makes the offer and how they structure the arrangements , " he said .
That is not a technical , but rather a serious political and human issue .
" For the first time in Kosovo we are building a wind farm , underwritten by a Kosovo @-@ German company , Wind Power , which invested more than 1m euros in wind energy in Kosovo , " Deputy Minister of Energy Blerim Rexha told SETimes .
Geoana 's failure prompted a party congress in which Ponta was elected to replace Geoana at the party 's helm , triggering the tumultuous relationship between them .
Newly sworn @-@ in Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou ( left ) is greeted by his predecessor Costas Karamanlis at the prime minister 's office in Athens on Tuesday ( October 6th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Under that agreement , the government , in consult with the Council of Prosecutors , will propose the candidate .
The Habsburg family assumes ownership of Romania 's Bran Castle .
Captain Dragan Malic , unit commander , says all soldiers are aware of the risk they will be facing in Iraq , adding , " We are all very well @-@ trained professionals . "
We seek to protect registration on objective criteria , legal order and national security , [ to protect ] the truth from purchase , forgery and abuse , and the dignity of the Albanian citizens forced by circumstances to change nationality .
SETimes correspondent Paul Ciocoiu takes a look at the reactions in Bucharest .
With her catchy song " Dum Tek Tek " , surprising choreography and elegant dancing , Hadise hopes to excite millions of Eurovision viewers and boost her following in Europe .
The first international business and general aviation exposition in Southeast Europe took place in Athens .
Almost a year after the government passed the lustration law , Romania is still struggling to uncover former communist collaborators in its current government .
According to the report , problem areas include the " effectiveness and stability of Albania 's democratic institutions , notably parliament . "
First @-@ year Greek high school students received free 450 @-@ euro vouchers to buy laptops for the new academic year .
Catholics in Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Kosovo also mark the holiday on December 25th , while Orthodox Christians in those countries , as well as in Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia mark it on January 7th .
In the end , the Central Bank will get the blame because the Serbian economy is not competitive . "
Over time , opinions changed and it became a symbol of the city .
Some domestic analysts like the University of Nicosia 's Andreas Theophanous say the situation is not that grave , and caution against a Greek @-@ style austerity that has pushed that country deeper into recession .
Limaj and nine other ex @-@ members of Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) are charged with torturing and killing prisoners held at a detention centre in the village of Klecka in 1999 .
The terrorist threat the world faces today has become " much more complex and much more diversified , " he told reporters in Brussels .
Opposition parties in Macedonia join forces
" Both me and my wife work for the state , and for us the salary cuts came as a shock , " Bucharest teacher Gabriel Dumitrache told SETimes .
Basescu also is seeking to gain leverage in the face of continued efforts by the Liberals to neutralise him , Gallagher adds .
Kosovo does not require visas from Albanians and increased communication is anticipated due to the potential growth of Kosovo 's post @-@ independence economy .
This exceeded the 3 % of GDP limit for bloc members .
The deal could theoretically be signed despite Kostunica 's opposition .
" In 2011 , we allocated [ 23.8 thousand euros ] for subsidies , but in 2012 we will allocate [ 11.4m euros ] .
" There is no need to rush this through the Security Council , but on the other hand , there should be no unncessary delay , " he said .
In other news , NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer stressed that KFOR is ready to protect the Serbian minority in Kosovo .
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" I don 't have the impression from my colleague Gul 's remarks that Turkey is to launch a cross @-@ border operation , " Steinmeier said .
Bulgaria 's population is expected to shrink by 18 % over the next two decades , making it one of the countries facing the most significant decrease after Ukraine , which is expected to lose 24 % of its current population .
According to him , even if a drop of rain doesn 't fall during the winter , it will be possible to minimise the crisis ' effect with energy imports .
The first inspection was conducted from May 16th to October 31st on 161 taxpaying companies .
The current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is reminiscent of the mood that prevailed in Czechoslovakia and in Serbia @-@ Montenegro before the two countries split up , High Representative Miroslav Lajcak said on Wednesday .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , who won re @-@ election in January , has vowed to speed up Croatia 's integration processes and bring the country closer to the EU .
Cvetkovic said that the government found itself in a situation where it had to show a willingness to overtake the costs of production .
Greek authorities published a " black list " of tax evaders in the country on Sunday ( January 22nd ) in another attempt to collect debts to heal some of its ailing finances .
The two are frequent doubles partners .
" The right of education is one of the basic human rights .
Net Foreign Direct Investments ( FDI ) in Romania went up 48 % year @-@ on @-@ year in January @-@ July , reaching 4.01 billion euros , according to the latest data from the central bank .
" Right now it 's the only museum in Romania that finances itself entirely and also produces a profit . "
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said the arrest " is a key event on Serbia 's road to the EU . "
Topi 's remarks in Athens came on the first day of a critical phase in the internationally sponsored talks on Kosovo 's final status .
" Over the past two years Parvanov has been a counterweight to Borisov 's rule . "
The position of women in urban and rural areas differs greatly , with significant marginalisation of women with disabilities , single mothers , refugees , and Roma women .
For countries like Bulgaria , whose public debt is well below the 60 % of GDP mark set out in the Maastricht criteria , the structural deficit could be slightly higher , but should not exceed 1 % of GDP .
Other Olympic medalists on the team include Yordan Yovchev , competing in artistic gymnastics , and rower Rumiana Neikova , who won the silver in skiff at Sydney in 2000 .
When political party leaders -- and most of them are men -- set up lists for parliamentary elections , women are at the bottom of the list , in positions that have no chance , " she said .
Subsequently during the day , two hand grenades were thrown by unknown assailants and exploded in Northern Mitrovica but caused no casualties .
The United States faces external deficits and military overstretch .
Increased harassment and intimidation of the media was observed in some of the countries in the region . [ Getty Images ]
The band split up in 1992 , but new members kept its music alive and released four albums .
Macedonian students attending Marshall Center programmes have contributed to discussions on how to confront al @-@ Qaeda , the challenges facing the Balkan region and the difficulties among different countries in the region , he said , adding that Marshall Center graduates form a network spanning the Balkans .
Ioannou also held the previous record of 2m 30cm .
He also warned Pristina that a ban on Serbian imports would violate the free trade agreement .
Last year , Croatia exported products worth 1.66 billion euros , twice as much as was imported from CEFTA to Croatia .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci got the news in the United States , where he met with Vice @-@ President Joe Biden .
Talks in Tirana on Friday focused on the ongoing political stalemate .
IFOR , which was given a one @-@ year mandate , was replaced in December 1996 by a Stabilisation Force ( SFOR ) .
Speaking at Saturday 's meeting , Ivan Barbalic , BiH 's permanent representative at the UN , said his delegation was appalled at the " unacceptable level of violence " against civilians in Libya and called for urgent action to end the bloodshed in the country .
" However , the Constitutional Court had a different opinion , " he said .
Amid soaring oil prices , European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and several European leaders voiced support Thursday for a nuclear power revival , seeing it as a useful tool in meeting some the bloc 's goals .
" All foreign students , regardless of whether from the region or other European countries , are treated as foreign and fall under a different application policy , " Nikolic said .
Ashton described it as " particularly welcome " in view of upcoming deliberations on offering Serbia official candidate status .
" We observe that the report includes some views of a limited number of EP members , who represent certain countries , with concern over their domestic politics at the cost of risking the EU 's interests , " it said .
The US company Swift Air LLC announced on Wednesday ( May 4th ) that it is launching direct flights between Belgrade and Chicago as of June 17th .
Kosovo NGO KIPRED member Krenar Gashi thinks the election process was essentially flawed .
But the nine magistrates upheld the law on cutting state employees ' salaries by a quarter and the recalculation of the other special pensions .
" The police treated everyone equally , without favouring anybody on ethnic or social grounds , " Georgiev said , noting that a total of 127 participants in Saturday 's unrest had been arrested and that 28 of them had already been indicted .
Meanwhile , representatives of the eight main political parties in BiH held their fourth round of technical talks on police reform in Banja Luka , but again failed to reach an agreement .
As part of its effort to fight crime and corruption , the Macedonian government says it is setting up a special agency to manage illegal property that has been confiscated .
He also used the Galeb as a venue to entertain a number of politicians and celebrities , including British Prime Minister Winston Churchill , Libyan leader Muammar al @-@ Gaddafi , former Egyptian President Abdel Nasser , former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Hollywood stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton .
His visit to Belgrade came two days before a high @-@ level , final round in the UN @-@ led talks on the issue in Vienna on Saturday .
A walk down central Patission Street , once brimming with life and one of the busiest shopping districts in Athens , reveals one closed shop after another .
Getting Belgrade and Pristina back to the negotiations table is job number one at the moment , he said .
The protesters are demanding secure subsidies , guaranteed buy @-@ out prices of their produce , lower production costs and freeze of their bank credits .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski attended a North Atlantic Council meeting in Brussels and reported on Macedonia 's reform progress Wednesday ( January 23rd ) .
Science and Technology : Zagreb makes strides in water purification
By Sami Neza for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 18 / 02 / 08
The European Commission will assess it by the end of April before the start of negotiations for joining ERM II .
High risk is a munition with ' unstable gunpowder ' ...
Also this week : the Serbian town of Palic hosts a film festival .
" There was no place for such topics as human rights and democracy in the AKP 's foreign policy towards the Middle East .
Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel met with Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski on Tuesday ( November 7th ) , on the sidelines of the Third Vienna Economic Forum .
Launched in December 2004 , the EU peacekeeping mission -- dubbed Operation ALTHEA -- numbered 6,300 troops .
Kosovo 's chief negotiator in the EU @-@ mediated dialogue with Serbia is Edita Tahiri ( left ) ; Serbia 's is Borko Stefanovic . [ SETimes illustration ]
" Bigger and more promising organizations of this sort are becoming more responsive to the needs of audiences , " Focan said .
The government has asked domestic and foreign construction companies to schedule three shifts so work can continue 24 hours a day .
In the 2002 elections , only 46.8 % of voters went to the polls .
Meeting in Paris , UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker and UNESCO representatives signed an agreement to launch the project .
Oyak Emeklilik will be integrated in ING Insurance Central Europe and rebranded in 2009 , the Dutch company said .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan cancelled Monday 's cabinet meeting and visited the Gungoren district , where he called for national unity in order to further isolate the terrorists .
He pointed to the EU 's strategic needs and warned the 27 @-@ member bloc 's influence would end in the Balkans , falling short of the Caucasus and the Middle East , if it did not admit Turkey .
Croatia favours bringing it before the International Court of Justice at The Hague , though Sanader 's government has indicated it would not oppose a European Commission @-@ sponsored mediation effort , led by Ahtisaari .
Prime Minister Tony Blair ( left ) meets with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ( December 15th ) in Ankara . [ Getty Images ]
It shows them taking the six captives , three of them minors , out of a truck .
It required political courage , clear vision and strong determination .
Adults are finding it very hard to cope with life 's problems and fear for their very existence , and all this is much harder on the young , who depend on the family for basic security , " Kalinic told SETimes .
Such moves " do not advance a political solution , but sabotage the peace process , " Israel 's National News Agency quoted him as saying .
The European Commission ( EC ) said it is bringing Greece before the European Court of Justice , due to a failure to comply with a 2005 court ruling regarding broadcasting .
In July , he told SE Times that " the justice system itself is the most corrupt , " not only because young magistrates embrace corruption and a fast track to riches , but also " because [ many ] of the judges have Securitate @-@ communist roots . "
" Even if we find private investors , Belene will not be profitable . "
Our future is safe and it 's getting better and better , " Thaci said .
Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu has pledged that the government will invest more money in improving the needed social services .
More than 3,000 disabled young athletes and professional marathoners joined the event .
OSCE concerned about media in Balkans
Macedonian Defence Minister Lazar Elenovski and visiting Montenegrin Defence Minister Boro Vucinic sealed a memorandum Tuesday ( February 27th ) on defence co @-@ operation .
If Turkey 's relations with its " model neighbour " break down , the neighbourhood as a whole might suffer .
During the siege , nearly 10,000 persons are killed are go missing , including 1,500 children .
The countries that have made the greatest headway could see removal of the visa restrictions imposed on their nationals by the end of this year , said Rehn .
Yet , the 1 billion @-@ euro tranche from the European Commission ( EC ) is to come as planned , as it is necessary to finance the budget deficit , the president added .
EasyJet plans to introduce flights to the UK and Switzerland , while Hungary 's Malev will double its flight to 14 a week .
" Orhan Pamuk , be careful ! " reports quoted him as saying .
" The effort President Mesic and I invested was certainly important ... every vote will count , " Sanader told reporters .
Gjoko Taneski , a 33 @-@ year @-@ old singer from Ohrid , will represent Macedonia at the 2010 Eurovision contest in Oslo with " I Have the Power . "
" This should make all those -- in Cyprus , Turkey and the EU -- interested in a solution on the island realise how pivotal Turkey 's accession prospects are to reconciliation in Cyprus , " Tocci said .
It 's a new way of communication between Albanians and Serbs , " Rabisha Muhaxhiri , a Kosovo Albanian , told SETimes .
According to the ANI , they encroached upon the wealth control law by either failing to declare bank accounts they have at home or abroad , or share @-@ holding at various firms , " Silviu Sergiu , senior political editor with the Romanian newspaper Evenimentul Zilei , told SETimes .
The six suspects arrested in October came from different backgrounds , Lukac said , describing them as a " multi @-@ ethnic group of criminals . "
The governments in the region should try to overcome three main obstacles -- poor education , limited access to financing and lack of appropriate incentives .
About 1,300 troops from 19 countries , including several non @-@ Alliance members such as Armenia , Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates , will take part in the crisis response games near Tbilisi .
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The bloc was already in the middle of an institutional crisis when France took over from Slovenia in July 2008 .
" Macedonia ... in 1992 changed its constitution and the national flag to meet the Greek demands , " pointed out Jolevski .
Scientists say the find proves the existence of active trade in the region during that period .
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The majority of the member states , including the EU 's big four -- Britain , France , Germany and Italy -- have signalled their readiness to recognise an independent Kosovo .
" I 'm glad it was planted professionally , so as not to kill people , " the Sofia @-@ based daily Dnevnik quoted Borisov as saying , noting that he had instructed Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov and DANS head Tsvetlin Yovchev to take immediate action .
Divided twice over the past one hundred years , the Gorani community now straddles three countries .
Bulgaria will need around 40m euros to recover from floods that hit its southeast region of Haskovo two weeks ago , EU Funds Management Minister Tomislav Donchev said on Monday ( February 20th ) .
NATO headquarters commander Brigadier General Errico Sabato attended the celebration .
It carried socks she bought -- using a credit card .
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The third World Summit of Prosecutors General , which ran from Tuesday ( March 24th ) through Thursday , served as a forum for delegates to hold discussions on prosecutors ' investigative independence and effective management of the challenges posed by criminal tendencies .
Observers there and abroad say the case is critical to the country 's fight against organised crime .
Hard @-@ pressed concession holders might charge higher tolls over a shorter period , inflicting hardship on motorists in a country where the annual per capita GDP was only 5,760 euros in 2007 .
EULEX chief Xavier Bout de Marnhac [ EULEX ]
" Serbia 's future is in the EU , " Frattini , who also serves as the EU 's commissioner for justice , freedom and security , said on Wednesday following talks with Serbian President Boris Tadic .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 26 / 01 / 09
Once a member , Croatia will gain access to the EU funding programmes -- including being a partner in the Union budget .
Serbia took over the rotating presidency of the Central European Free Trade Agreement ( CEFTA ) from Montenegro on Friday ( December 4th ) .
" It is a good idea to gather business people and show the resources and projects here , " Andrew Scott , a professor at the London Business School , told SETimes .
But not everyone wants to see closer relations with the Arab countries .
Konushefci said she understands the shop owners ' fears , but said smuggling and black marketeering affect the whole economy .
Romanian Prosecutor @-@ General Laura Codruta Kovesi , in her opening remarks , said the summit 's goal was to help meet the need of citizens for a climate of confidence in justice .
Serbian authorities have launched a diplomatic effort aimed at scuttling the Kosovo status plan put forward by UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari .
President Traian Basescu is expected to sign the law . [ File ]
However , the public from both sides of the border fear that this is not a " win @-@ win " situation : for instance , 87 % of Slovenians fear that the agreement favours Croatian interests .
After five years of dead @-@ end political negotiations , Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ruling parties agreed earlier this month to conduct a national census , scheduled for April 2013 .
Ruzica Leka , a 28 @-@ year @-@ old unemployed journalist from Sarajevo , is looking forward to possible Croatian accession .
Indicators include business freedom , trade freedom , fiscal freedom , government spending , monetary freedom , investment freedom , financial freedom , property rights , freedom from corruption and labour freedom .
Red cards , penalties , offsides .
The Kosovo government and international agencies criticised the assembly .
Berisha reiterated his country 's commitment to fighting corruption and vowed to speed up the necessary EU @-@ related reforms .
SETimes : There have been a lot of discussions and recommendations concerning fighting corruption and organized crime in Kosovo .
Based on Croatia 's agreement with Serbia , Srecko Kalinic -- convicted of the 2003 murder of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic -- was extradited to Serbia in August 2010 .
" The EU expects both sides to fulfill the commitments they have assumed during the dialogue , " he said .
I think that over the next several years , we will fulfil all the criteria for being a member of the Union , " he says .
The cost of fruit in Montenegro is high .
The threat posed by Kurdish nationalism and separatist violence has underpinned Turkey 's relationship with Syria since the mid @-@ 1980s .
Nowadays , we see these so @-@ called modern works that are so far from the written word , from tradition .
The Albanian government plans to launch a privatisation procedure for the Albania Refining and Marketing of Oil ( ARMO ) company in January and wrap up the sales process within a year , Deputy Energy Minister Gjergj Bojaxhi announced on December 13th .
Rexhepi : In reality , not only in the north but in the whole territory of Kosovo , organised crime is multiethnic and criminals have an ideal -- to have money -- and do not care about anything else .
A total of 1,400 cases of cervical cancer cases are discovered in Serbia annually , making it the second most common cause of death among women after breast cancer .
While a solution to the Kosovo status issue proves elusive , the potential for destabilisation is becoming more concrete .
Serbia exported goods worth 319m euros and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) 83m euros , making up about 14 % and 3.8 % of Kosovo 's imports , respectively .
Among the suggested changes are guaranteeing ten seats to smaller ethnic communities and giving the diaspora the right to vote for three additional seats in parliament .
He also noted the importance of a constitutional provision that will allow parliament to vote with a two @-@ thirds majority on whether the country should join the EU .
Out of the 29 bridges targeted in phase one , repairs are complete on nine .
Stressing the need for measures to ensure that global average temperature increases do not exceed pre @-@ industrial levels by more than 2 ° C , the EC said that a rise in temperatures beyond that level would have a serious impact on different aspects of life , particularly human health .
It will be important that substantive actions take precedence over symbolism with the aim of promoting confidence and stability , " he said
" There is one hard truth ... that is important for everyone to understand .
The two ministers also discussed the idea of promoting Macedonian cinematography in Slovenia and vice @-@ versa .
We therefore renew our call for constructive dialogue and compromise to resolve the existing political differences . "
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle , whose country , along with France , insists that Turkey should be offered some sort of a " privileged partnership " rather than full @-@ fledged membership when it completes its EU entry talks , voiced support for Ankara 's reform efforts .
Serbian Health Minister Tomica Milosavljevic and his Albanian counterpart , Petrit Vasili , reached an agreement on August 27th on boosting co @-@ operation between hospitals and health institutions in the two countries , based on a memorandum of understanding signed the previous month .
" We want to get involved in getting back the castle and running it because it would be a very good opportunity to further develop tourism , " the president of the Brasov County Council , Aristotel Cancescu , said on Monday ( January 8th ) .
Kosovo and Montenegro are planning to sign a series of agreements in the fields of economy , infrastructure , investments and tourism in an effort to improve regional co @-@ operation .
All efforts should be made not only to pursue the perpetrators but to prosecute them .
US President George Bush met with Macedonia 's ambassador to the United States , Zoran Jolevski , on Friday ( July 27th ) .
" A new dynamics and pace " are possible , the foreign minister said .
He also set a new circuit record of 1 min , 34.320 s .
A nuclear Iran " would change the balance of power in the region .
Only 6 % of children in elementary schools and 23 % of high school students in Serbia have never experienced any kind of peer violence or abuse , according to the latest Ombudsperson report .
During a stormy confirmation hearing on January 12th , Jeleva was accused by socialist and liberal MEPs in the EU legislature 's development committee of falsifying her declaration of financial interests .
In a statement posted on its website , the Turkish General Staff confirmed the move .
" We aim to continue those almost @-@ forgotten rural values , give life to them and make them sustainable in an undisturbed rural environment which includes the local people along with guests and volunteers from around the world , farm founder Ahmet Kizen tells SETimes .
Hamdiu said that the impact of the forward move will be not just on Kosovo , but on the whole region .
Visitors will be able to enjoy multimedia presentation of the life of Neanderthal man and to see an authentic reconstruction of a Neanderthal family .
Kosovo needs to focus on its reform process , the EC said . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
In a report Friday , the Belgrade daily Blic said both Hadzic and Zupljanin could easily be arrested and sent to The Hague .
The last serious student unrest dates back to the Yugoslav @-@ era " Croatian Spring " in 1971 , which expressed a widespread demand for greater democratic and economic freedoms .
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The tribunal 's mandate expires in 2014 .
Praising the late Czech president for his courage in the fight against communism , EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said that Havel 's name will remain forever " synonymous with the successful struggle for freedom in Central and Eastern Europe and the reunification of Europe . "
Mehmet Yesilyesil won the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships which ended on Sunday ( July 5th ) in Edrine , Turkey , the Zaman daily reported .
Culture Minister Vecdi Rashidov , who is also a sculptor , slammed the incident as " vandalism " and a " crime . "
By contrast , this year only the largest ethnic Albanian party , the Democratic Union of Integration , has organised an official celebration .
China 's Yibing Chen won the event .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 20 / 11 / 08
Croatia is planning to join in 2013 , and Serbia is a new candidate .
" The certificate offers an added value to individual properties and to the property market as whole , " Margarita Karavasili , special secretary of the ministry 's Environment and Energy Inspectorate , tells SETimes .
The Kosovo Police Service ( KPS ) said on Monday ( April 28th ) that it arrested four people after stopping a car carrying weapons near the Kosovo @-@ Macedonian border .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 05 / 01 / 09
" On almost all of the major topics that have been dominating international relations for years -- such as the Balkans , the Middle East crisis , Iran , Iraq , the energy crisis or the overall dialogue with the Muslim world -- Turkey plays an important role as an example of stability and democracy in one of the most unstable regions of the world , " Barroso said .
The Nis city council has asked the government -- the infrastructure ministry , the environment and urban planning ministry and even Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic -- to end the inertia in Belgrade .
In Bulgaria 's first EP elections on May 20th , the UDF and the DSB won 4.7 % and 4.3 % of the vote respectively , well below the 5.6 % threshold required to win a seat in the EU legislature .
The law bans from government employment anyone who worked in the now @-@ defunct secret police ( known as the Sigurimi ) , the judiciary and prosecutors ' offices during the 1944 @-@ 1990 communist era .
With the December 10th deadline for the conclusion of the talks approaching fast , Russian President Vladimir Putin called for " patience " on Thursday .
This said , we tend to forget that the Balkans is Southeast Europe , " she said .
" The authorities have considered tax increases as unacceptable , and instead proposed to undertake a more ambitious and comprehensive strategy of multi @-@ year spending reforms , " Jaeger said .
Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou denied on Sunday ( April 17th ) that Athens has asked the EU and the IMF to open talks on restructuring its debt , saying such a move would be disadvantageous for his country .
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Several protesters were also injured -- 15 from Vetevendosje .
AKP mobilised all its forces in pursuit of a victory .
Kosovo Albanians conduct a self @-@ organised plebiscite not recognised by Belgrade or any foreign government .
Police also have gone after immigrants selling counterfeit goods and evicted squatters from abandoned buildings .
Bosnian explorer and archaeological enthusiast Semir Osmanagic points at excavated stone fragments discovered on Mt . Visocica in BiH .
Turkish citizens abroad have already started organising for the tele @-@ voting system .
Britain , Sweden and Ireland were the only EU member states to fully open their labour markets to migrant workers from the ten mostly former communist countries that joined the Union in May 2004 .
Austria 's EVN group board member Peter Layer ( centre ) and Chief Financial Officer Michael Laengle ( left ) visited Macedonia in 2006 . [ Getty Images ]
After the laws are adopted and put into place , the European Commission ( EC ) will carefully monitor their implementation , as well as that of the visa facilitation agreement and the deal on re @-@ admission .
In addition to making them literate , the project 's goal is to present a view of a different life than experienced thus far .
The same verdict was issued at the end of their December 2006 retrial .
" We 're concerned not just for the environment in Hungary , but this potentially crosses borders , " the BBC quoted EU spokesman Joe Hennon as saying .
Srdjan Karanovic 's film " Besa " has been selected as Serbia 's nominee in the 2011 Oscar race for Best Foreign Language Film , the Serbian Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Friday ( September 24th ) .
While stopping short of imposing safeguard clauses against Bulgaria and Romania , the EU said on Wednesday it will continue monitoring its newest members ' progress in reforming their judiciaries and fighting corruption and organised crime .
Researchers at a state @-@ run institution have filed a criminal complaint against a former Securitate general and five ex @-@ diplomats .
If not , the notification will be forwarded to the European Court of Justice .
Rami Abdel Rahman , head of the London @-@ based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , said that more than 150 people were detained for questioning after the evening prayers on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan , which began Monday .
Argentina and Uruguay were the victors twice each , while England and France only once each .
Leading political figures are caught in an apparent scheme to obtain prime real estate at dirt cheap prices , with taxpayers footing the difference .
UNESCO on Wednesday ( July 9th ) added the town of Berat in central Albania to its World Heritage List .
Albania may legalise gay marriage
" Anyone who wants stability of the Western Balkans , and consequently also of Bosnia , wants to avoid situations in which legitimate decisions of people 's representatives are being annulled , " said Tadic .
French Movie Week will take the main stage in Pristina cinema from Wednesday ( November 25th ) to Sunday .
Critics in Serbia also viewed it as a setback .
He held talks with Foreign Minister Milan Rocen , Defence Minister Boro Vucinic , Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and President Filip Vujanovic .
Stores had been forced to close on Sundays since January 1st .
Only then will foreign investors think again .
A junior coalition partner , the Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) , had earlier threatened to leave the cabinet after Gruevski hashed out a deal with the largest ethnic Albanian party , the Democratic Union of Integration .
" The re @-@ activation of Montenegro 's state status shows that the opposition has failed to focus on the economy as a major problem , but also the unwillingness of authorities to move on to a genuine reform and offer a quality programme , rather than repeating an old story , " Radulovic said .
The Chamber of Electrical Engineers ( EMO ) is questioning the terms and has warned the deal could actually increase Turkey 's energy dependence on Moscow .
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Another reason why forming a functional government is of vital importance , he argued , is economic development .
Romanian actress Irina Petrescu ( left ) was honoured at the 6th Transylvania International Film Festival . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
That 's why they made " the bond among people " the theme of this year 's edition .
Bulgaria won one silver and two bronze medals at the European Rafting Championships in Montenegro .
The IMF predicted a world economic downturn in a grim report Wednesday , but " the risk of a Great Depression is nearly nil , " its chief economist added .
To get a starting date for its accession talks , Podgorica must take steps in seven priority areas , as outlined in the EC 's opinion on its application , released in November .
In addition , some of that stored ordnance is designated as " unsafe " and " unstable " -- which means it is visibly deteriorating , requiring careful handling and immediate destruction .
This visit is the first of a series of visits and meetings between Turkey and France , " Kouchner said .
" We can all help make this change by doing very little , " she adds , before offering several canned foods to the Food Bank volunteers .
" Instead of defending the democratic rights of Kurds , which have been denied for 80 years , the government is taking a fearful and cowardly approach ... colluding with the unjust position of the opposition , " the DTP said in a statement .
Turkey is in Group A with Switzerland , the Czech Republic and Portugal ; Croatia is in Group B with Austria , Germany and Poland ; Group C , called " The Group of Death , " contains Italy , France , the Netherlands and Romania .
Another issue plaguing the pension sector is the missing contributions from workers up to 1999 .
" People are holding back .
Kosovo judiciary endures threats
There is mutual monitoring , which means that , in case we need to do something , or have the request for exhumation in Serbia , we will be able to do so , and vice versa , " Croatian Commission for Detainees and Missing Persons President Ivan Grujic said .
Some observers compare it to the large @-@ scale operation launched in Serbia following then @-@ Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic 's assassination in 2003 .
" They [ Kosovo ] would not become members of the UN , they would not become members of international political institutions ... if they go down the road of unilateral declarations , " Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin told reporters . [ Getty Images ]
SETimes : What do you think the reaction of the international community will be to the decision ?
Officials say they are working to make schools safer .
Police suspect that the customs officers falsely presented imported goods as only passing through Serbia , while they actually were being unloaded into secret warehouses all around the country .
The EU has set clear entry rules and BiH should focus on meeting them , John Austin added .
Brussels has been pushing Ankara to make such a move , saying it is required under an existing customs agreement , and has said the membership process will be put on ice if no action is taken this year .
After his nine @-@ hour meeting with Talat on Monday , Christofias told reporters that the discussion focused on various aspects of governing Cyprus .
The survey also assessed the human rights situation in Serbia , and found that conditions have deteriorated over the past year .
The financing is part of 268m @-@ euro financing package agreed on during the recent World Bank @-@ IMF summit , aimed at helping Serbia patch up its budget for 2009 and 2010 .
Christofias , on the other hand , believes that the agreement Papadopoulos and Talat signed on July 8th 2006 , but never implemented , should serve as a basis for future talks .
He currently attends the hospitality high school and will become a chef at one of Belgrade 's restaurants .
After spending three and a half years in prison , Boskovski kissed the ground and received communion .
" The average speed of our vehicles is 7 @-@ 12km per hour , while in Vienna or every other European city , the average is 50 @-@ 60km per hour .
The miners ' average net salary is 360 euros per month and they receive 120 euros compensation for food .
In Croatia , the number of drownings has doubled as people flock to the water in an attempt to seek relief from the heat , according to the daily Jutarni List .
The MAP is expected to boost reforms and contribute to increased stability and security in the country .
Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski . [ Getty Images ]
We need to know who made the wrong decisions and where is our money , " Tomislav Kralj , a student joining the crowds gathered outside parliament , told SETimes .
SEGAS , Greece 's oldest sports federation , and local government officials made every effort to boost the " value @-@ added " symbolism of Sunday 's 42,195m race , holding a flame @-@ lighting ceremony and vigil at the nearby Marathon tumulus -- the site where ancient Athens ' fallen hoplites are buried -- and inaugurating a new museum to showcase the modern marathon 's history since the revival of the Olympics in 1896 .
However , EU representative Wolfgang Ischinger told reporters that the troika would endorse any agreement between ethnic Albanians and Serbs , and would not rule out anything .
Sekulovski : To our great surprise and joy , the second awarded work -- the Museum of Memory and Tolerance in Mexico -- shares a similar story .
That is not the only factor , however .
" It is evident that through the TV station A1 , ethnic hatred is spread , " says journalist Antonio Sazovski , attacking what he sees as the station 's inflammatory reporting .
" But others , basically the opposition , wonder if Turkey has more important problems . "
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Miodrag Kostic , owner of the successful MK group , said examining privatisations would have a negative impact on investment in Serbia .
These councils , which are not accountable -- and I have in view mainly the Romanian example -- operate like a co @-@ operative , protecting the wrongs in the system . "
Macedonia 's military police and the United States National Guard held joint military manoeuvres last month .
Rebraca 's arrest came on the heels of two other alleged embezzlement cases .
A Turkish seismic research ship headed for the Mediterranean on Friday ( September 23rd ) to start oil and natural gas surveys in the waters off northern Cyprus .
Bojaxhi , 33 , joined KESH in March .
For this reason , the date of the ceremony will not be made public .
SETimes : Will this documentation lead to an indictment of Serbia in the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) for war crimes and war damages in Kosovo ?
" Mr. Spiric should turn up for work and do his job , " a statement from the office quoted the international envoy as saying .
But ultimately , Patriot argues , Albanians need to clean house themselves and shed the remnants of communist ways .
New steps to advance the realisation of the South Stream and Nabucco gas pipelines were taken in May , unleashing a new phase in the already tough competition between the two projects .
" My time is being cut short , " he said .
" So far we have co @-@ operated with the tribunal , therefore I see no problem in continuing co @-@ operation with the Residual Mechanism .
International monitors from the OSCE / ODIHR expressed initial satisfaction with the calm elections but were still awaiting full reports from teams throughout the country .
However , representatives of the DSS think that the new parliament enjoys legitimacy among the Kosovo Serbs .
RS should " reverse " its referendum decision " as it undermines the constitutional structure of the country and could undo the positive developments achieved since the entry into force of the Dayton Peace Agreement , " Croatian Ambassador Ranko Vilovic said .
They 're offering me Rukavina here , but for four other stickers , I don 't know what to do ... Okay , okay , I 'll take it . "
Her statement followed calls by senior Russian officials for the appointment of a new UN special envoy and fresh Kosovo talks .
Among his priorities are turning Bucharest into an " IT city " by promoting public @-@ private partnerships , developing roads and infrastructure , organising a referendum on the long @-@ standing stray @-@ dog issue , creating a master plan for attracting EU funds and turning Bucharest into a city " to live in , not just to inhabit . "
The news sparked a further drop in confidence in Greek bonds , and the country 's ten @-@ year borrowing costs rose by more than .5 % -- closing on Tuesday at 6.995 % .
He proposes that future policy development be focused on measures that can bring about widespread economic improvement .
Grubjesic explained that EULEX has no right to investigate outside Kosovo , and absent a UN Security Council mandate , other states like Albania may not allow investigations on its territory .
Over the last decade , the annual growth in opiates seizures averaged 6 % , which exceeded growth in global opium production and resulted in an increase in the global interception rate for opiates from 15 % in 1995 to 26 % in 2006 .
The group is said to have been behind a number of bombings since 2003 .
Radomir Naumov , chairman of the commemoration committee , praised Tesla 's many contributions to science .
Dinkic briefed Bakoyannis on Serbia 's position ahead of the upcoming direct talks on Kosovo , scheduled for Friday in New York .
The ninth edition of the Tirana Book Fair was held in the Albanian capital on November 1st @-@ 6th .
The survey of 5,000 people in Germany , France , the UK , Spain and Poland showed that 68.5 % have positive opinions about Turkey , as opposed to the 25 % with negative opinions .
While no official date has been set , KFOR , which currently has nearly 14,000 troops from 33 nations , could downsize to a 10,000 @-@ strong force within the next six months .
The former Democrats reportedly rejected his request on the grounds that they were the ones who attracted the most votes in the November 30th parliamentary elections .
The political obstacles , he says , stem from the terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) and its ongoing campaign of violence against Turkey 's institutions and security forces .
The authorities in a number of other EU countries appeared to be losing ground in the fight against corruption , according to its October survey .
Twenty years later , Romania is a democracy and an EU and NATO member .
Turkey , Russia sign new energy agreements
Political analyst Daliborka Uljarević told SETimes " This is the beginning of dealing with genuine problems , with no space for reform simulation .
" It must be ensured that the judges , themselves , elect members of the State Judicial Council in free elections , " says legal expert Renata Deskoska .
Two years ago , the German magazine Focus used an image of the Venus de Milo making an obscene gesture to illustrate an article that described Greeks as crooks .
The faithful believe that those who swim in the blessed water are cleansed of their sins and can begin the new year fresh .
According to Natali , the lack of readiness exists not simply within the public , but at the state level , as well .
Apart from the former Yugoslav republics , we also expect the participation of ministers from Italy , Greece , Cyprus and Albania .
I hope that when this tension is overcome , in a more relaxed atmosphere I can ... explain the reasons . " Gruevski immediately appointed new ministers .
A Bulgarian parliamentary committee adopted a report Wednesday suggesting that part of the funding for operations by terrorist organisations such as Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad came from drug trafficking through Bulgaria .
The Kosovo government is up in arms over statements made by Boris Tadic during a holiday visit to a local monastery .
An agreement should also be reached on processing some laws in the interim -- the law on the budget , PTK privatisation , the law on elections and some laws deriving from the Ahtisaari package .
Kosovo Albanians , who account for 90 % of the province 's population of about 2 million people , are seeking full independence from Serbia .
But the team finally couldn 't counter the damage from its 0 @-@ 2 defeat by the Republic of Korea during the first group match -- a loss that made qualification for the second round a Herculean task , despite a subsequent win against Nigeria .
" I am trying to avoid a concrete name proposal .
This government treats culture as on a par with , say , foreign policy , which was not the case in the past .
Local press reports say the price of Kreis Industriehandel 's 76 % stake in Vitaminka could reach 30m euros .
In agriculture and public administration , the percentage is lower than 10 % .
Mastrogeorgio said , " We tried to implement a digital school , adopting new technology , " such as using the DVDs . But , he added , " We said photocopies is one solution , " and that the ministry , short on cash , would somehow find the money .
Amateur astronomers from Romania won two prizes for organising events as part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 .
" The trip to Birmingham , England or somewhere in France is much longer but is not so burdensome .
There were also sporting events and an evening concert in Mother Teresa Square downtown .
Turkish Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug ( centre ) and Land Forces Commander Isik Kosaner ( right ) arrive in Ankara for a meeting with Prime Minister Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday ( October 9th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" Extremism is a phenomena that requires co @-@ operation between law enforcement and intelligence agencies -- not only throughout the region , but with their counterparts in the EU and internationally , " he said .
Complicating the post @-@ election atmosphere further , Dodik has teamed up with Dragan Covic , leader of an ethnic Croat party in the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) , to call for the creation of a third entity .
However , Faculty of Economics professor and Zagreb Institute of Economics member Zeljko Lovrincevic told SETimes that these measures are only small steps forward .
Russian companies now operate in all of the energy markets of Southeastern Europe .
Cyprus is among the EU members that refuse to recognise Kosovo .
Tennis star Novak Djokovic of Serbia wins the Shanghai Masters Cup .
However , it also shows the division of the country by entity and a lack of basic knowledge about the Union and the accession process .
With the collapse of the Iraqi Army and the chaotic situation in the country , tonnes of explosives have been without control .
" Bulgaria has to date closed all but one of the evaluated areas of the Schengen acquis , with a re @-@ evaluation of the external land borders scheduled for the fourth week of March , " the Union presidency said .
SCOPES also awards Valorisation Grants to help translate the results of the Joint Research Projects and the Institutional Partnerships into practice .
The status process opened in February 2006 , with negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina led by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari .
" Once integrated in adoptive families , they will not end up on the streets , cleaning car windshields at intersections , because after turning 18 they were expelled from orphanages , " she concluded .
Haxhinasto : As a foreign minister , I fully support conducting such a census based on the legislation that has already been approved by the parliament .
General Sabato Errico : As a US European Command ( US EUCOM ) sponsored exercise " in the spirit of Partnership for Peace , " this exercise offers an excellent opportunity to focus on one of the key elements of the Partnership and the Alliance : interoperability .
" We 've heard countless wake up calls lately with the alarming number of medics who chose to go abroad .
Thus , he says , few focus on the individual candidates , but rather on the party platform .
Despite Tadic 's last statements that " Serbian interests today are not defended at barricades , though they may have been needed last July when Pristina initiated the unilateral action to capture the crossings , " -- Kosovo Serbs remain distrustful .
We have even been visited by the representatives of the Strasbourg Human Rights Court .
Fried and English reiterated the US State Department 's support for the Odzak agreement and urged quick implementation .
Corruption charges are surfacing , while an interparty struggle is under way .
" Reducing the deficit by 7 % of GDP in 2011 is needed to halt the rapid increase in public debt , " he said .
As it approached the resort city 's suburbs , local authorities declared a state of emergency and prepared to evacuate people from the affected areas .
While the nation mourns one of its most distinguished politicians , some question his legacy .
The legislation , which sets an 18 @-@ month period for property claims , also envisions the creation of a special committee tasked with determining which properties are to be returned .
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The tournament , also known as the Porsche Grand Prix , awards the winner a choice between $ 100,000 and a Porsche .
That , however , could bring to an end the SDA @-@ SBiH coalition and trigger fresh elections , a Balkan Insight report quoted him as saying in remarks published in Banja Luka @-@ based daily Nezavisne Novine on Monday .
Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) has suffered a major setback , in the form of a rift with the country 's secular establishment .
The deterioration in the political climate in recent years has led to a new minor decline in its score , 4.25 in the new report .
" Only some 200,000 families receive a allowance for the children 's and 61,000 families receive a parents ' allowance , " he said .
Croatia Summit 2008 in Dubrovnik cheered up advocates of the country 's EU membership .
Turkey 's Scientific and Technological Research Council ( TUBITAK ) are hosting the conference 's 600 attendees from Monday ( September 22nd ) to September 26th .
They agreed the deal , which takes effect immediately , should boost bilateral co @-@ operation in the fight against organised crime .
Serbian authorities are hoping that with the arrests of four notorious criminals they have dealt a decisive blow to organised crime .
On Monday ( October 17th ) school children joined the adults there , raising questions about whether this violates children 's rights and puts them at risk .
It has been agreed that historians , philosophers and demographics specialists should form the commission , on condition that they are not politically engaged and had no involvement in the conflict .
While voicing support for Albania and Croatia 's bids , Greece has threatened to veto any decision to bring Macedonia into the Alliance unless a solution to the name dispute between the two countries is reached by the start of the summit .
The head of NATO 's Military Committee , Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola , was among the conference 's guests .
Citizens from more than 140 countries will soon have to follow the same procedures that they would use to enter an EU country .
" The banks have valid contracts and can put the entire debt burden to the guarantors which they treat as equal to the borrowers .
" If just 3 % of the retail workforce is fired , then 10,000 would lose their jobs in Croatia , " the national spokesperson for the Italian mall chain Emmezette was quoted as saying . Industry representatives estimate that Sundays comprise about one fifth of their overall business .
" Voice " and " vote " are the same word in the Croatian language .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 04 / 03 / 08
" After Yugoslavia 's disintegration , Turkey 's strategic interest returned to the Balkans , also a former Ottoman territory .
" The talks held between the two parties in Vienna have been exhausted . "
Born in March 1959 at Laktasi , close to Banja Luka , Dodik graduated from the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Belgrade .
" The National Integrity Agency has been almost suppressed by the Constitutional Court 's decision , to the satisfaction of many , but this is a huge disservice to Romania , " President Traian Basescu said . [ Getty Images ]
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has great plans for a transportation project he says will change his nation 's daily life for the better .
Top prize is 15,000 euros .
Policemen walk in front of protesters in front of the Ahmet Kaya Kurdish Cultural Centre in Paris after the building was searched by police .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's leading summer cultural festival , " The Nights of Bascarsija , " started on Tuesday ( July 1st ) with the world premiere of Eric Breton 's opera " Lyssi " as a part of the Night of French Music .
Authorities in Bucharest plan to treat the payment as " precautionary , " according to an IMF statement .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan hailed parliament 's vote as a triumph for democracy , but Turkey 's secularists see it as a threat to the separation of religion and state .
As efforts continue to resolve a crisis at Kosovo 's northern border , the country 's prime minister has defended a decision to deploy police units at crossing points with Serbia .
EULEX chief Yves de Kermabon , who talked to officials in Serbia last week , told the media that Belgrade is also interested in fighting organised crime .
On the other hand , 69 % of ethnic Albanians respondents didn 't mind a name change .
The Croatian Athletics Federation named two Beijing Olympians -- high @-@ jump silver medalist Blanka Vlasic and hammer @-@ throw finalist Andras Haklits -- the best Croatian athletes of 2008 .
Nobody reads them , but that does not seem to matter .
Clashes between Serbian and Croatian officials started after Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor hailed Gotovina and Markac at this year 's August 5th celebration , singling them out from other Croatian soldiers .
The ministry is also collaborating with the European Commission and the NGO Save the Children on a three @-@ year , 960,000 @-@ euro programme aimed at promoting specialised foster care for disabled children .
Talking to SETimes , well @-@ known Turkish jazz artist Kerem Gorsev says he finds it fascinating to listen to jazz in the surroundings of Topkapi Palace 's courtyard , where centuries ago Ottoman sultans used to stroll .
Add to that mix the embarrassment of one club owner escaping authorities -- twice .
EU lawmakers condemn Dutch party 's website as ' discriminatory'
Among Serbia 's timely taxpayers is the Kusovac family from Belgrade , which runs a furniture manufacturing company .
Business : Turkish government to reopen oil fields in Anatolia
Kosovo 's internal political life has already exhibited some similarities .
Zengin thinks Turkey is ready to contribute to regional countries with its balanced initiatives and mediation .
However , the club was allowed to continue to operate .
Rexhepi : The presence of illegal structures in the northern part of Kosovo is a fact .
Roads are not the only major infrastructural issue Albania has to deal with .
Getting candidate status was cause for celebration , but now comes the hard part : implementing necessary reforms .
In BiH however , the environment is more challenging as there still are no policies and programs to encourage women start ups nor are there relevant indicators about the number of women @-@ run enterprises .
EU leaders are set to address the thorny question of whether the rules covering the passport @-@ free Schengen Zone should be revised in order to provide better control of migration .
In reaction to the parliamentary resolution , UNMIK spokesman Aleksandar Ivanko said the document would have no effect on Kosovo , as it is under UN administration .
Kukic received support from more than half of parliament members in the first and second voting rounds on June 29th and July 14th , but not the two @-@ thirds support needed from the RS MPs , which is constitutionally required for the BiH Council of Ministers appointment .
SETimes : From different surveys , it is clear that poverty , unemployment and the economic situation in general are the main concerns among Kosovo citizens in general and for the Kosovo Serbs as well .
In his reaction to the EC 's decision , Serbian President Boris Tadic said Belgrade would continue the dialogue with Pristina , but stressed that Serbia could not recognise Kosovo 's independence .
Croatian sources narrow the number to 90,000 refugees , while Serbian sources claim between 200,000 and 250,000 Serbs were displaced .
The plant may start commercial operation in 2014 with an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes .
It specifically calls for " the timely admission of Albania , Croatia , Georgia , and Macedonia to NATO " and authorises security assistance for these countries this year .
BiH Parliament Speaker and Bosniak Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) leader Sulejman Tihic maintains that co @-@ operation and realistic solutions are the key to getting Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) back on track politically and regionally .
In office for eight months now , Justice Minister Hajredin Kuci faces the challenge of bringing Kosovo 's judicial system up to international standards .
" Those who kill [ and call themselves ] Muslims , they are not .
Serbia 's Deputy War Crimes Prosecutor Bruno Vekaric told SETimes that a thorough investigation of the matter is already under way and is expected to yield results .
Minister of Education Pero Stojanovski announced separate shifts in Struga 's biggest secondary school complex based on language of instruction -- Macedonian and Albanian -- until the end of the year , to guarantee student safety .
It is their responsibility to decide whether BiH 's citizens will take a critical step towards membership of the EU and sign the SAA , " he said .
The government welcomed the Luxembourg decision .
A PKK spokesman in the region , however , contradicted Turkey 's account , telling international news agencies that none of its members died during the strike .
During meetings in Brussels with EC President Jose Manuel Barroso and other officials , Kuneva was asked to take up the Commission 's new consumer protection portfolio .
Predrag Simic , professor at the Belgrade Faculty of Political Sciences , told SETimes that the deal in Brussels was a compromise that " may be tough for Belgrade , but will enable the country 's further European integration . "
But if turnout sinks to around 25 % , the minority party Movement for Rights and Freedoms ( MRF ) could emerge as Bulgaria 's main voice in the EP .
Croatia 's Ivica Kostelic won his first World Cup gold since 2003 .
Just as the lack of home phone lines limits the number of users who can take advantage of free dialup , many schools are not equipped to connect to the internet .
Athens should correct the " historical mistakes of the past " to pave the way for better ties , he wrote .
Both Erdogan and Gul were members of an Islamist political movement banned in 1998 .
" The government introduced ten programmes to reduce unemployment , which would employ 7,000 citizens .
Also during their meeting in Sarajevo , the parties agreed on the laws on the census and state aid , the " Finci and Sejdic case , " as well as the state budget to temporarily finance the government 's work during the first quarter of 2012 .
Our politicians of all stripes , minority media , intellectuals and the country must not allow the realisation of this insidious plan of Tirana against us , " Greek resident Dimitris Doutsis told the newspaper Vouliarati .
With some organizations facing accusations of misleading the public or serving business and political interests , critics demand greater scrutiny .
New York jazz vocalist Miles Griffith opened the fifth edition of the Pristina Jazz Festival on Sunday ( November 1st ) singing alongside Slovenian , Serbian and Austrian vocalists and the band JR5 + .
" At least 70 % of signs are pointing in that direction , " he said .
It outlined the modernisation of the Campulung cement factory , due to be completed in 2008 , as one of its investment priorities .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer urged Macedonia on Monday ( March 3rd ) to seek a quick solution to its 17 @-@ year @-@ old name dispute with Greece , in an effort to remove a major hurdle on its path to membership in the Alliance .
" Every political programme is the same .
Jusufspahic told SETimes that " nobody liked " the conflict inside the Islamic community but stressed " There is no division in belief here .
" The Museum of Broken Relationships " quickly became a global attraction .
For example , major tradeoffs are entailed by the complete liberalisation of the capital account when domestic interest rates are still high ( attracting hot money inflows ) .
Dublin @-@ based oil and gas exploration company San Leon Energy , which holds a 75 % participating interest in the Durres Block offshore Albania , said on Tuesday ( January 17th ) that its latest 3D data has revealed large oil and gas prospects in the area .
Bulgaria and Romania are the EU countries with the lowest life expectancy at birth , according to a new report . [ Reuters ]
Erdogan said the two leaders agreed on the need for a " comprehensive , just and viable solution . "
Rehn called Serbia 's application " the crown of the Swedish presidency . "
The loan will be disbursed in two equal instalments of 15m euros each and will be repaid over 15 years .
" I am always for that way of struggle but not for [ potentially ] sacrificing one 's life .
Separately , Edi Rama of the SP concurred .
" There is a problem with democracy in Albania , " European Commission ( EC ) Ambassador in Tirana Helmut Lohan has said .
While searching for the firewall , the team became encircled .
It represents part of Zagreb 's strategy to modernise and extend the domestic natural gas network .
Now a euro is worth 100 dinars , so you can see how much money I 'm losing just on account of the difference I 'm paying for the loan installment , " Jelic told SETimes .
" Transferring to a professional armed forces is like getting a car to run on natural gas instead of on gasoline , " he told SETimes .
The cuts doubled to 30 % on Tuesday , with Gazprom warning that they could rise to 85 % in the event Belarus fails to act quickly .
The EU flag , with its circle of stars set against a blue backdrop , is everywhere in Albania these days .
" In BiH , we have a term which accurately defines unprofessional and inflammatory reporting for personal , political and tycoon interests of the owner -- Avazovstina , " Rudic told SETimes .
The EU official 's visit to Pristina came days after UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari presented his blueprint for Kosovo 's future .
The operation has , however , raised questions about the role of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh , who has refused to give up power despite protests against his regime .
That statement caused a stir , since the current government is led by Sanader 's one @-@ time close aide , Kosor .
Kosovo plans to hold elections on November 17th , but it is unclear to what extent the province 's Serbs will participate .
The second one is Washington 's opposition to investments in Iran , due to ongoing problems over its nuclear programme , " energy expert Necdet Pamir told local broadcaster NTV .
Nevertheless , Skopje is going ahead .
He appeared more optimistic after the talks with Talat but would not support statements coming from the Turkish Cypriot side that an agreement can emerge by autumn .
The Roma minority is very concerned it will be undercounted in the upcoming census . [ Reuters ]
" In 2008 , when we came out with our first report , the State Publications Centre published a massive number of extra editions of [ decisions ] , which were not published since 2005 .
Barricades in the north are reportedly coming down , but Kosovo Serbs remain wary .
Sanader 's planned a political comeback triggered reactions .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 08 / 02 / 11
The treaty envisions stricter budget rules for the eurozone . [ Reuters ]
Concerning the defence budget and modernisation , BiH is conducting a defence review that will culminate in the development of a realistic and affordable modernisation plan .
Kosovo has achieved remarkable progress in the three years since independence , with continuously high GDP growth , increased foreign direct investments and a very secure financial sector , being the least indebted country in Europe .
Businesses and individuals are finding it increasingly difficult to recoup their loans , and banks have had to give away as much as 3.3 billion euros in credits .
There are 111 Turkish companies operating in the country .
October 24th -- Bosnian Serbs withdraw from the republic 's political institutions and set up their own assembly .
Observers see the May elections as a choice between forging closer ties with the EU , as advocated by President Boris Tadic , or embracing Russia . [ Getty Images ]
The locals wear authentic clothes , produce and sell Macedonian crafts and traditional foods and recreate revolutionary battles .
In order to reach more people of Kosovo , the EC Liaison Office particularly encourages cultural activities happening outside Pristina , " said the EC web site .
However , the HDZ government that is on its way out has not paid much attention to this problem .
More than 45 participants from the two countries presented their reports on links between Macedonia and Ukraine through history and in the present , as well as on bilateral scientific co @-@ operation in geology and mineralogy .
Gelu Razoare , owner of a construction finishing firm , says the crisis has brought business almost to a standstill , in stark contrast to just a few years ago when business was booming .
" The EU must be ready to ... support all efforts , including those of the United Nations and the OSCE , for a lasting and peaceful settlement of the conflicts in Georgia , " EU foreign ministers stated after an emergency meeting in Brussels .
No agreement was reached , however , on the mandate of public prosecutors .
" This [ the EU ] is your home ; this is where you belong , " he said .
" The fact that Moscow 's influence grows stronger in Azerbaijan in recent years pressures Turkey out , " he told SETimes .
They sealed a memorandum of understanding on co @-@ operation between their respective institutions .
" Experts are working to finish drafting documents ... and we expect the signing will take place before the end of the year , " Russian Foreign Minster Sergei Lavrov said after his meeting with Greek counterpart Dora Bakoyannis .
Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat said on Friday ( October 30th ) that reaching a solution to the long @-@ standing Cypriot issue by the end of this year would be very hard .
If that happens , analysts say , Gruevski will need to exercise his coalition @-@ building skills .
In Benghazi , Davutoglu pledged aid to the rebels as Turkey immediately recalled its ambassador to Tripoli and froze Libyan assets .
The organisation aims to make the Macedonian economy equal to those of the EU member states by identifying prospective industrial sub @-@ sectors and investing in them .
Also in diplomatic news : Hungary 's president hopes reform process will continue in BiH .
However , he appeared to confirm that Ahtisaari 's blueprint would be on the table soon .
European practice allows people to be members of left @-@ wing , right @-@ wing or other political formations , but does not provide for the existence of ethnic parties , Hristova argued .
General Henri Bentegeat , the chairman of the EU Military Committee , discussed the EU 's perspective on the region and said all the countries in the region are seen as members of the EU family .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic reiterated the position that Ahtisaari 's plan is not acceptable -- but said the country 's new government is willing to talk with Pristina and the international community with the goal of finding a compromise .
High Representative to BiH Miroslav Lajcak . [ Getty Images ]
According to its president , Cafer Yüksel , forest villagers have an obligation to do their part in fighting the scourge .
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Turkey has been a member of CoE since 1949 .
However inconsistencies in evidence have led some analysts to question whether it should have come to trial at all .
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US Vice @-@ President Joe Biden ( left ) during a joint press conference with Romanian President Traian Basescu in Bucharest on October 22nd 2009 .
However , the issue has been regulated because in the past many car accidents happened and no insurance company took responsibility because of the lack of an insurance scheme , " Gashi said .
" They should be punished for what they have done , if they have done it . "
PRISTINA , Kosovo / BELGRADE , Serbia -- Both Kosovo and Serbia reacted quickly to Wednesday 's ( July 21st ) decision by the UN war crimes tribunal to retry some of the counts against former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj , due to witness intimidation .
Neither are earthquakes , which are not at all rare in the region .
In spite of that , however , a more favourable atmosphere has been created through civil sector activities resulting in reduced interethnic tensions and therefore a more tolerant environment has been created in the region .
De Kermabon met with Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic , Finance Minister Diana Dragutinovic , Justice Minister Snezana Malovic and Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic .
A survey conducted in July by the Pavel Satev Institute found that 83 % of ethnic Macedonian voters would reject a name change for the purpose of Euro @-@ Atlantic integration if a referendum were organised tomorrow .
" To be honest , Turkey which managed to enlarge bilateral trade with Europe , didn 't achieve the same goal with the United States , " says Faruk Logoglu , a former ambassador to the United States .
More than 1.5 million citizens are registered to vote Sunday ( November 15th ) . [ Getty Images ]
We should try to attract investors and make them move their whole business to Bulgaria , " he told SETimes .
A mask believed to depict a Thracian ruler was one of several artifacts found at a tomb near the southeastern Bulgarian town of Sliven .
" However , the economic and social situation in Kosovo is extremely inconsistent with the possibility of accepting such a large number of refugees . "
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- The EU said on Tuesday ( July 27th ) that the reform process in Macedonia has gained new momentum , but urged the country to address some shortcomings in order to accelerate the integration process .
Finance ministers of the 17 EU nations using the euro agree on a permanent mechanism for assistance .
The arguments that were found most convincing for Turkey 's membership include those on the country 's contribution to EU influence in the Middle East and its military contribution .
EULEX forces still maintain control of the Serbia @-@ Kosovo borders , posing problems for the cross @-@ regional fight against crime , Kosovo Border Police Director Shaban Guda tells SETimes .
" I am a member and senior official of the Democratic Party of Serbia and that is one side of the medal .
In September , however , the project found itself at the centre of a heated political debate , as several high officials connected to it were arrested on corruption charges .
She helps her country 's companies to begin operating in Kosovo and says the business benefits both countries .
" For Belgrade , therefore , Dodik is a more reliable partner then the current alternatives , " Bancroft told SETimes .
The municipality eventually agreed to turn the site into an archaeological park .
Early this month , Berisha was in the United States , where he received fresh pledges of World Bank support .
The shipment was concealed in 882 buckets of white acrylic paint .
The SNS has called opposition parties for talks because it wants to lead a moderate , right @-@ oriented coalition , says political analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic .
Water reservoirs , beaches and national thoroughfares , forests and parks of national importance , as well as natural and archaeological reserves are listed in the constitution as exclusive state property .
President Mesic , monitoring the election returns from his office , said he would " give the mandate to form the government to those who give a clear guarantee of 77 parliamentary votes . "
" That is why such initiatives need to be rebuffed at all possible levels , in this case at the level of EU @-@ wide institutions .
" The desire is high , but Kosovo is likely to join contingents of bigger countries like the US , UK or Turkey abroad , so that the lack of recognition does not make a full blockade .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently said that the biggest problem Nabucco faced was not financing but finding gas to feed the pipeline .
Tadic sent a note of congratulations .
Italian Army Brigadier General Sabato Errico took over as the commander of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo in January . [ NATO ]
The Macedonian government has lifted five of the seven domestic restrictions affecting the participation of soldiers in the International Security Assistance Force ( ISAF ) in Afghanistan .
During the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict , the museum was about 50m from Bosnian Serb army positions and sustained damages .
Amid fears that the crisis could spill over to other members of the Eurozone , Prime Minister George Papandreou 's cabinet presented a four @-@ year austerity plan earlier this year , pledging to cut the deficit to 8.7 % of GDP this year and bring it to below the EU limit by the end of 2012 .
The programme includes theatre performances and musical events , including a concert by the popular Bulgarian ethno jazz duo Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankoulov .
In the Bukovica case , the decision on new trial should be made in late March , " Djalovic told SETimes .
Prosecutors have used it to indict scores of prominent Turkish intellectuals , including Orhan Pamuk , the 2006 Nobel Literature Prize winner ; Elif Safak , a prominent female writer ; and Hrant Dink , the ethnic Armenian editor @-@ in @-@ chief of a Turkish @-@ Armenian newspaper , Agos .
Mother Teresa , born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in an ethnic Albanian family in Skopje , was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to helping the sick and the poor .
To this end , Erdogan plans to send letters to opposition leaders informing them of his key principles for a new constitution , thereby calling on them to work together on it .
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Therefore , the Croatian tourism minister is advising travellers to take secondary roads .
However , Nildag Gizem Hayatoglu , a researcher at the Ankara @-@ based Centre for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies , argues that the problem between the two countries could be resolved if Islamism in Turkey , and nationalism in Israel , were not in power .
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al @-@ Muallem said on Sunday ( October 3rd ) that only Turkey could be an intermediary in any indirect peace talks between his country and Israel . He commented on the sidelines of a Syrian @-@ Turkish ministerial meeting in the northern town of Lattakia .
The " principle of political accountability " led him to sack Curtis , Ruecker explained .
The fine for begging is 15 to 50 euros , and keeping dangerous animals that have injured or scared someone costs 100 to 400 euros .
The Serbs began those wars by committing aggression against Slovenia , Croatia , Bosnia and then Kosovo , and according to the Nuremberg Statute , those are crimes in the first category of crimes against peace .
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" However , it is questionable whether justice was served in this case .
Also in business news : the biggest shopping centre in the Balkans opened in Belgrade , and BiH 's largest steelmaker laid off 75 % of its employees .
At the same time , I noticed so much food being thrown away , " Papastavrou told SETimes .
However , the faculty and administration were still paid .
The Embassy Group is one of India 's most reputable property developers , specialising in quality properties and exclusive designs .
Nevertheless , he added , there are still areas of concern .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 02 / 02 / 07
" Everything comes down to ethnic @-@ based rhetoric and unrealistic promises which , at present , are impossible to fulfil , " Korajlic said .
Romanian digital artists are behind some of the magic in the latest Harry Potter cell phone game .
Arbana Vidishiqi , head of Radio Free Europe in Kosovo , suggests to SETimes that Vetevendosje may have lost this round but gained itself some political traction .
The results of a recent poll by Yilmaz Esmer of Bahcesehir University under the auspices of the 2011 World Values Survey suggest important trends and changes in Turkish society .
In essence , a single Security Council @-@ EU / US voice allows them to shift blame and put everyone in the clear .
The deal provides for collaboration in the organisation of rail transport , project management , training of employees and equipment modernisation .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Çeku said he was worried about a loss of credibility in the international process due to continued delay .
" The EU has very good relations with both Turkey and Israel , " she told the Euobserver news portal .
During the four years of implementation , employment programmes supported the creation of 1,742 companies .
While Bosnian Muslims and Croats fought together against Bosnian Serbs throughout most of the conflict , they fought against each other in 1993 and 1994 .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 04 / 02 / 08
Other measures could be the removal of the " reference salary , " left over from the centralised economy era ; waging campaigns to clarify the consequences that come from the non @-@ payment of social insurances ; promotion of private pension schemes and the expansion of investment opportunities for funds accumulated in those funds .
Serbia 's economic crisis affects Sandzak
BiH has intensified efforts to clear minefields , a fact prompting Zdravko Vasilic to ask whether minefields are still a problem .
In recent decades , as Greece flourished in the EU -- an economic illusion that has evaporated -- few of its young wanted to live or work elsewhere , but many said they now have no future .
Lois Lambrianidis , an economist and geographer at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki , told The Australian that 9 % of young Greek graduates emigrated between May 2009 and February 2010 .
Macedonia attempts to legalise houses
UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon praised Christofias and Talat for their " stronger than ever commitment to a settlement . "
Owners of smaller shops complain that the licencing fee is too high , while large stores , such as the SP Market chain , back the changes .
Thessaloniki hosted the 12th edition of the European Theatre Prize from April 9th to Sunday ( April 13th ) .
Lazarov referred to the plan promoted by Albanian political organisation Prizren League , which aimed to unify in one state Albanians scattered across Kosovo , Serbia , Montenegro , Macedonia and Greece in the 19th century .
" It is clear that the speed of movement towards visa liberalisation will depend on your progress in fulfilling the requirements that are set , " Frattini said .
Family members tend the fire and the lamb during the hours of roasting .
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Another category includes those seeking asylum in Macedonia and legal aliens .
Several thousand people attended the main protest , organised by the Serbian Association of NGOs and supported by all Bosnian Serb parliamentary parties .
Ivanovic says the crime rate is lower in northern Kosovo than elsewhere . [ Reuters ]
From the look of things , however , 2011 could a year in which he proves dominant .
SDSM deputies are boycotting parliamentary sessions dedicated to the amendments , and threaten to abandon parliament altogether if the changes are adopted without them .
It ranked 179 of them on the basis of their scores on ten indicators : property rights , freedom from corruption , fiscal freedom , government spending , business freedom , labour freedom , monetary freedom , trade freedom , investment freedom and financial freedom .
It was prepared by two Spanish professors .
Although current presidency holder Sweden had presented draft proposals concerning a start date , it was unable to achieve a consensus in the face of strong objections from Athens .
Kotor tries to bring the cultural movement of the Renaissance back to life every year during the annual Kotor Carnival .
" I would like to stress very much , Romania will not host a system against Russia , but against other threats . "
Chiuariu said both countries want to intensify this collaboration and ensure security for their citizens .
We want to emphasize that the Greek business community is welcome to invest in Kosovo , " said Thaci .
" This programme should also cover death threats , " says Yirmibesoglu .
The Serbian press was mild towards our national team .
Also in diplomatic news : Cypriot President Demetris Christofias visits Syria .
Mostar 's Futura association is endeavouring to improve the living standard of BiH citizens .
" The investigation is supervised by the Kosovo Special Prosecution Office and carried out by EULEX police , " a spokesperson for the mission , Kristiina Herodes , told SETimes .
The information Tsankov disclosed " voluntarily " during meetings with prosecutors was " serious and valuable , " said Kokinov .
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul , who withdrew his presidential bid after being unable to secure parliamentary approval , remained open on Friday to the possibility of running if the constitutional change is finalised .
Radu Tudorache , 31 , former manager of the National Regulatory Authority for Communications ( ANRC ) , has been appointed the Romanian consultant for Google , the biggest worldwide internet search engine .
Macedonia was able to cushion the impact of worldwide economic woes and its downturn was modest compared to other countries in the Balkans , Fund executive directors said , citing the country 's macroeconomic policies as one of the reasons .
There are so many people , they don 't understand and they feel like they 're in a black hole and they 're stuck , which is also the picture of Greece right now : it feels stuck , bored , old and passive .
Or , when any delegation comes from Turkey , we get them pictures and news . "
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient terracotta medicine bottle during excavations at a building site in the centre of Bodrum , Turkey .
Haradinaj resigned immediately and travelled voluntarily to The Hague .
The strategy has failed . "
" You are not coming with us .
In the Velika Gorica suburbs outside Zagreb , a former SDP foreign minister , Tonino Picula , lost to a relative unknown , HDZ candidate Drazen Barisic .
Other Balkan states , however , face the added worry that the crisis could impact their accession hopes .
German legislation is good enough , offering ... strong protection for victims , but those ' crimes ' happen in the home countries where legislation is weak , " Llapashtica says .
Assistant Economy Minister Goran Scepanovic said Montenegrin products will not completely replace Serbia 's but can do so in some areas , such as meats and drinks , provided they satisfy the standards specified by the Kosovo government .
" When you stay in prison your view of life changes , " he told SETimes .
Whether citizens should answer questions on religion and native tongue is under debate . [ Getty Images ]
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 13 / 11 / 07
More than 160 Kurdish rebels have been killed in over a week of air and artillery strikes on suspected PKK bases in northern Iraq , according to the Turkish military .
" Peaceful protests are important for democracy .
The delegation conveyed Turkey 's readiness to invest in the construction of a highway through Sandzak .
The country 's four freshwater swimming areas that were also checked against a set of physical , chemical and microbiological parameters last year were found to be fully in compliance with the more stringent quality standards .
The largest ever investment conference in Croatia discussed the country 's investment potential .
The GROZD initiative has drawn support from half a million Bosnians . [ Antonio Prlenda ]
Croatian police and anti @-@ corruption institutions have carried out their largest operation ever in the fight against corruption and organised crime .
Its head , Verica Barac , says corruption is spreading due to political regression in the country over the last few years .
He said that while the office has not informed him personally about the probe , he has become aware of it because of interviews conducted with members of his staff .
Dijana Pejic , spokesperson for Republika Srpska 's ( RS ) ministry of economic affairs and regional co @-@ operation , indicated that this entity will back projects aimed at strengthening institutional capacity provided it will benefit from them .
By Klaudija Lutovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 14 / 06 / 11
The financing will depend on BiH 's ability to fulfill reforms proposed by the Fund .
" The state of the press is already very difficult for everyone -- many people are left without work , and some newspapers , TV channels , etc will probably close , " the journalist noted .
High Representative Miroslav Lajcak [ OHR ]
He will come with the trio composed by another two famous jazz musicians and his close associates from the time of the group ' Return to Forever ' -- bass guitarist Stanley Clark and drummer Lenny White .
The event drew more than 400 participants from 40 countries .
" No mutually acceptable solution means no NATO invitation , " she said on Monday .
President Boris Tadić was pleased with the final result , and congratulated the Serbian legal team , however , he called for " the Serbian National Assembly to pass a declaration to condemn the massacre in Srebrenica . "
Meanwhile , a Russian general announced on Monday his country 's plans to boost its military presence in Central Asia , which it considers part of its traditional sphere of interest .
A little less than a month before the elections , polls suggest the ruling Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) faces an uphill battle .
Swimmer Nisic , currently studying in the United States , had several outstanding results in US university meets .
We have supported the Ahtisaari plan , which is now again being taken into consideration , believing it to be a good basis for a solution .
Bulgarian football star Valeri Bojinov , 23 , transferred to Italy 's Parma football club under a loan @-@ deal for the new season , his agent , Gerry Palomba , announced on July 29th .
As part of this new push for stronger efforts in the fight against corruption , the EC will revise the existing legal framework on confiscation and recovery of criminal assets and will submit it for adoption later this year .
US representative Harold Hongju Koh said Kosovo 's declaration was in line with UN Resolution 1244 , which he said " anticipated , without predetermining , that independence might be an appropriate outcome for Kosovo 's future status . "
The announcement came more than two months after the UN imposed a fourth round of sanctions against Iran over its uranium enrichment activities .
Energy experts are currently trying to determine the best location for the new plant .
He contrasts it with the decision to include Serbia for visa liberalisation .
Albania 's power company KESH is investing 452m euros in the country 's energy system .
The area holds an estimated 70 billion cubic metres of natural gas and 12 million tonnes of oil , currently valued at 23.4 billion euros , which could ensure Romania 's energy independence for more than 15 years , according to experts .
Dumitrache explained they had to reduce spending by the percentage of the wage cut , but felt the situation was worse on both spouses because they were affected concurrently .
Avni Zogjani , the head of the Kosovo Anti @-@ Corruption NGO , Cohu [ Stand Up ] , considers the current government effort a last call .
According to Juroslav Buljubasic , who sails a Seagull 2 old @-@ timer yacht , the prices of fuel are the biggest problem for Croatia @-@ based mariners .
With its 20 @-@ member states , some 2,400 employees and around 10,000 guest scientists who represent over 600 universities from around the world , associate member status affords Serbian scientists the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in a collaborative international setting .
" Far from carrying out promised reforms , the judicial system launched a wave of arrests of journalists that was without precedent since the military dictatorship . "
Stamatic Kraounakis , a diverse artist who draws on traditionalist elements and universal themes embedded in his own culture , speaks about his notion of art , hard work , and what is important .
Zoran Milanovic won the party presidency of the Social Democrats ( SDP ) in a landslide on Saturday ( May 10th ) , receiving more than 79 % of the delegates ' votes .
Maybe this is an occasion for all of us to ask ourselves what we should do . "
Their trial -- one of the most high @-@ profile case in the ICTY 's history -- is expected to take more than a year .
The new swathe of wildfires , the worst since the 2007 inferno that claimed nearly 80 lives , began Thursday when a blaze broke out in Magoula , about 20km northwest of Athens .
Merkel travelled to Bucharest on Tuesday .
The new government now will have the challenge of convincing foreign investors that the political instability is over and Serbia is back on the road to joining the EU .
US official calls for swift solution to name dispute
Nobody can ignore the farmers and our villages because we are not that small . "
A new mindset is gradually taking place , as policymakers begin to see that mobility does not have to be seen simply as a threat .
Investors buy properties along the entire coast .
Drug trafficking has been tied to funding the organisation 's activities . [ Reuters ]
Bloggers are frustrated with the government 's inability to meet EU reform benchmarks , leading to Albania 's exclusion from visa @-@ free travel this year .
The Council of Europe includes 46 states , representing 800 million people .
Colonel Jean @-@ Luc Cotard : The overall situation is quite stable -- probably more stable than most people anticipated prior to the declaration of independence .
According to commission officials , it was primarily foreign investors that conducted most of the short @-@ selling activity on Monday .
" Unfortunately , all of this is just a part of political marketing which sets a dangerous precedent and fosters an image of Serbia as an immature and unstable country , " he added .
In Macedonia , the number of Roma is 53,000 or 2.6 % of the total population , but only there are they recognized as a distinct ethnicity in the preamble of the constitution .
Greek Agriculture Minister Katerina Batzeli told reporters after an informal cabinet meeting on the matter . " The government and the citizens understand the difficult situation , which should be dealt with [ using ] logical arguments . "
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 07 / 05 / 09
Addressing the issue of Serb barricades in northern Kosovo , Tadic reiterated the need to stop the spiral of violence and create a policy of peace .
Stevan Lilic , head of the Lawyers for Democracy association , told Belgrade media that the prospect is there , given the provision that municipal governments can collect documentation for individuals and then close legalisation deals with them afterwards .
Ministers recommend Serbia 's candidacy , with a condition
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 12 / 09 / 11
Under Wednesday 's agreement , Fiat will acquire a 67 % majority stake in the car factory once it has paid half of its 200m @-@ euro share in the founding capital of the joint venture company , as envisioned in the September 2008 deal .
I believe that Kosovo Security Forces are a good way to move towards the Partnership for Peace and to join NATO , as a goal .
" Clearly , Mladic will try to slow down the trial as much as possible by stretching the timeframe for choosing a lawyer and by not respecting the court , " Yugoslav Lawyers Committee Director Milan Antonic told SETimes .
Only one viable compromise has been put on the table - former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for supervised independence , proposed back in March .
Around 90 % of its production will be exported to countries in the region , as well as to Russia and Turkey .
The Netherlands , which has opposed further progress towards Serbian accession until all ICTY obligations are met , decided not to stand in the way .
Unfortunately , for a period of three years , EULEX has done little .
" There is time , and there is opportunity for the government to take decisive action to avert the possibility of these problems getting worse , " de Vrijer said .
High water salinity has also contributed to the degradation of soil .
To view the entire 2010 US State Department Human Rights report , click here .
Kosovo progress report stirs political fight
The three envoys have been mediating negotiations since August on behalf of the six @-@ nation Contact Group , comprising Britain , France , Germany , Italy , Russia and the United States .
Although the teams were not technically national ones , each participating club represented its home country .
As a result , nearly two @-@ thirds of all owners of small- and medium @-@ size enterprises ( SMEs ) are men .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 22 / 02 / 08
Serbia 's score of 3.0 , which is 0.1 points higher than the one it was given last year , has allowed it to move up seven positions to 90th .
We now have thousands of pictures provided by KMDLNJ [ the first human rights NGO established in the 1990s ] of the most terrible crimes .
Out of the 29 tickets in the Kosovo election , eight were from the Serb community .
He directed his proposal to FBiH President Nermin Niksic , Serbia Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic , Montenegro Prime Minister Igor Luksic and Croatia Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic .
Former Serbian Foreign Minister Goran Svilanovic , now a Stability Pact official , told the Tanjug news agency that Belgrade could call for " the continuation of negotiations with a deadline , " with partitioning of the province as the goal .
It was the sole bidder , offering a price of 321m euros .
The Bank urges the EU 's two newest members to " invest more , and more effectively , in building , maintaining and protecting their human capital pool in a fiscally sustainable manner " and to pay greater attention to their education , health and social protection systems .
The Hungarian @-@ US consortium Biotech Energy will build a bio @-@ ethanol plant in Zrenjanin , Serbia .
The country has contributed peacekeepers to several missions around the globe . [ Getty Images ]
Daniel has secured good relations with Catholics and Protestants .
But , as with many other respected and experienced members of the party , we don 't only want to be décor and to give him legitimacy .
Politicians and officials in Croatia and Albania urged Serbia to ensure their arrests , particularly Mladic 's .
The new speaker of parliament , Jakup Krasniqi , told the local network KTV that Pacolli was not elected by the citizens , but rather " with votes under pressure . "
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Six people were arrested but released for lack of evidence .
His ministry is preparing a new bill that should speed up the appeals process and shorten trial periods , the Turkish daily Zaman quoted him as saying .
Slovenia is blocking Croatia over a long @-@ standing border dispute ; Greece contests Macedonia 's right to the name it uses ; predominantly Muslim Turkey is facing the misgivings of EU members over its cultural and religious profile and -- above all -- Cypriot antagonism ; and Serbia cannot overcome the insistence of the Netherlands on the arrest of former Bosnian Serb wartime commander General Ratko Mladic .
" The government of the Republika Srpska expresses its deepest regret for the crimes committed against non- Serbs during the recent war in Bosnia and condemns all persons who took part in these crimes , " the statement read .
Tariceanu 's cabinet has increasingly become a lame @-@ duck government since the expulsion of President Traian Basescu 's Democratic Party earlier this year .
Members of Nationalist Movement Party ( MHP ) and the pro @-@ Islamist Prosperity Party ( SP ) organised protests in front of the broadcaster Show TV .
Pledging to abide by the constitution , Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul insisted on Tuesday that protecting secularism is one of his guiding principles .
" To return to growth , [ EU ] member states need to raise their game when it comes to implementing their commitments to structural reforms , as well as embrace deeper integration for the euro area , " EC President Jose Manuel Barroso said .
Serbia 's Zastava car factory becomes part of Fiat Group
Senior NATO and US officials have voiced concerns about the escalating crisis .
Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index in Berlin on Tuesday ( October 26th ) . [ AFP ]
An agreement is expected in the coming weeks .
According to international media last week , a draft of the EC report says that Croatia is expected to finalise its membership process by the end of 2009 .
Gruda : The Dick Marty report has caused reasonable and some unreasonable worries .
Some companies , including powerful banks and financial institutions , started off the year by warning of job cutbacks .
" We [ have ] pressed criminal charges ... for misuse of office and official duties , for receiving bribes , illegal possession as well as falsification of documents , " Internal Affairs Minister Gordana Jankulovska told SETimes .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 25 / 03 / 09
Economically , Turkey has grown closer to its Middle Eastern allies in the past few years , despite concerns from the West .
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times in Split - 01 / 10 / 09
Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson sought to reassure the community .
Approximately 4,000 workers are employed at the plant , which can produce up to 200,000 cars and 300,000 engines per year .
Unlike many who said they were angry with the government for the economic crisis gripping Greece , she told SETimes , " It 's our mentality ... we 're all to blame . "
The movie is based on the novel " Barrier " by Bulgarian writer Pavel Vezhinov ( 1914 @-@ 1983 ) .
According to the 2002 population census in Serbia , there were about 20,000 ethnic Bulgarians living in the country at the time .
" Basha did not deal with accusations , but [ rather ] with the problems of the citizens , which is different from Rama who declared the elections as political .
SETimes : The recognition of Kosovo as a potential condition for Serbia 's EU accession is often discussed in European and Serbian political circles .
If ' The Parade ' continuous to be there , it will , officially , be the first move after ' Avatar , ' with the longest watching period in this region , " Denis Samardzic , director of cinema distribution at Zenica @-@ based Tropik Film and Video company , told SETimes .
The projects aim to meet European and world standards , as well as promote local cultural values .
Under the DPA , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH , the High Representative has overarching powers , including the power to impose laws and fire elected local officials .
When Turkey won 1 @-@ 3 against Greece in Athens on April 23rd 1948 , with the decisive goal from Kucukandonyadis , some fanatic Greek fans attacked the player , calling him " a traitor of its origin . "
" This [ Kurdish opening ] initiative has collapsed in Diyarbakir .
According to the agriculture ministry , the floods did not severely damage the fall harvest .
Cypriot student Andreas Hadjinicolau won first prize at the annual International Student Congress of Medical Sciences at Groningen University in The Netherlands .
However , if Croatia refuses to budge on the fishing zone , and does not implement the necessary reforms in time , the country may lose six to nine months because the ratification process in member states cannot be launched without EP approval , Swoboda explained .
" For the state , it doesn 't matter whether the group consists of a certain minority nationality or Serbian [ alone ] .
Ogilvy Kosova won other prizes this year in France , Slovenia and the United States .
The ministry 's expectations are that the country 's NIIP will improve in the coming months and that the deficit under this indicator will be cut by 26 % by 2013 .
The opening of new chapters , however , must be approved by all 27 bloc members .
Following a Supreme Court of Appeals judgment in 2008 , anyone attending an event supported by the PKK can be considered to have acted on its behalf .
According to Radoslav Stojanovic , who headed Serbia 's legal team in a genocide case brought by Bosnia and Herzgovina , the court proceedings in the new suit will require at least two years .
" We are close to the solution on the re @-@ admission agreement , " Cecilia Malmstrom , EU Commissioner for Home Affairs , wrote on her personal blog last week .
Bin Laden 's impact on Balkans minimal
" If Serbia accepts it , it should know that it is an agreement between two independent states , an agreement that shows a European philosophy , " Tahiri said .
" They should start preparing for their involvement now through leading negotiations with local representatives that used to be their business partners before ...
SETimes : Will the interest in basketball increase in Macedonia ?
The document , approved by the EU assembly 's foreign affairs committee last month , also stressed that the participation of Kosovo Serbs in the electoral process is essential to preventing the community from being marginalised .
SETimes : What about Montenegro and Macedonia ?
When it comes to discussing this , the generals will stick to some of their established fears . "
" I believe it was a mistake , and the right step was taken according to the norms of diplomacy , " he said at a joint news conference with his official host , Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul . " It is appropriate that all the ups and downs in our relationship over the years should be solved and put behind us . "
Psychologist Mirvete Kllokoti tells SETimes that institutions must act to act on the children 's behalf .
This facilitates criminal groups to organise well and unite , regardless of the nationality .
Kosovo NGOs are pitching proposals to parliament 's committee on election reform , but their diverse suggestions are splintering opinions about the kind of electoral system that should be adopted .
At shopping malls , meanwhile , there are few signs of belt @-@ tightening among the general public .
" Ahtisaari was given a mission impossible from the start -- that is , to come up with a solution acceptable to two sides with irreconcilable positions , " Stanishev said at a press conference following his meeting with Sanader .
In attendance were some of the biggest names in Croatian fashion , including Robert Sever , the Elfs duo , Hippy Garden , I @-@ GLE , and
Nuclear power many be the solution to Serbia 's dwindling energy resources . [ Getty Images ]
Syrian human rights groups claim army and security forces have killed at least 580 people and arrested thousands more since pro @-@ democracy demonstrations began .
The Turkish humanitarian convoy and the Ramadan meal have been held seven years in a row in various countries in the Balkans .
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Berisha briefed him on economic developments , prompting van der Linden to point out that Albania can potentially attract bigger foreign investment in terms of the economy , tourism , culture and agriculture . ( Start , Balkan Web , Telegrafi , Klan - 24 / 08 / 09 )
The Albanian premiere of Bizet 's " Carmen " took place at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana on April 7th .
In the women 's competition , the title went to the Slovenians .
Many people are frustrated the government did not adjust taxes on food items . [ Reuters ]
One of them is that of our [ commitment to ] the full and unified implementation of laws throughout the territory of Kosovo .
Lawmakers said they expected the negotiations " to begin in the near future . "
" I expect immense pressure on around 50 states around the world to recognise Kosovo and Metohija and thus practically ignore the court process .
" Who has Nikolic harmed apart from himself by risking his own life ?
" Institutionally , the two are strictly separated . ...
On Tuesday , Simsek spoke at the Paris Chamber of Trade and Industry .
A new survey , however , suggests this may not be the most convincing card in Ankara 's hand .
The country 's customs service recorded income of 70m euros for the first ten months of this year .
It acts as a gateway between the two , allowing users to make free Skype and very cheap SkypeOut international calls from their mobile phones .
According to the agreement , Kosovo citizens would be able to enter Serbia with Kosovo IDs , but the Serbian police will issue them a special certificate .
The 48 @-@ year @-@ old former textile factory employee endured months of late paychecks -- and sometimes no paychecks -- after the company ran into financial problems and eventually went bankrupt .
" I spared [ neither ] effort nor money and I can see it has all paid off .
Basescu voiced confidence that the West @-@ leaning parties in the ruling Alliance for European Integration ( AEI ) will be able to put an end to the lingering stalemate quickly .
Over 600 specialists took part in the 4th congress of Montenegrin and Serbian paediatricians , held in Belgrade on October 2nd .
Bulgarian media reports noted that , in the absence of any solid evidence in support of their allegations , it would be extremely difficult to establish the truth about the former interior minister 's discussion with the " brothers . "
According to the poll of 2,732 respondents conducted by the Centre for Free Election and Democracy ( CeSID ) between April 14th and April 20th , the Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) would have won hypothetically last week , besting the pro @-@ European bloc led by President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party ( DS ) .
Officials from Belgrade and Pristina are due to have separate meetings with the so @-@ called " troika " in Vienna on Thursday .
" We are on a long , narrow road and we have to be patient , " he added , saying also that he hadn 't been aware that the arrangements for the festivities were made before Germany took over the EU presidency .
" A unicameral parliament with fewer lawmakers would be an element of cutting corruption : fewer high @-@ ranking politicians accused of influence peddling .
Commissioner : a good year for the EU enlargement process
Romanian @-@ Moldovan relations plunge to freezing point
With the two Balkan nations ' entry on 1 January 2007 , the number of member nations will reach 27 .
Speaking at a joint press conference after the signing ceremony , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara will make relations with Moscow a foreign policy priority .
World Bank and UNDP representatives warn that the drop in poverty could be halted or reversed if appropriate measures are not taken .
A right @-@ wing opposition party is poised to win the most votes in Bulgaria 's elections for European Parliament ( EP ) .
Babanovski said he is not surprised by the Muslims ' reaction in Struga , and argued it is part of establishing a larger pan @-@ Islamist trend in the Balkans .
" Both New Democracy and the left wing PASOK kept their cards close to their chests when it came to telling voters what are the clear measures that would increase wages or reduce the cost of living , while creating a fairer job market for the young , women in particular . "
Petrova said her company 's activities and revenues have shrunk by up to 40 % as a result of the growing market stagnation in the past three years .
Bulgarian Helsinki Committee Chairman Krassimir Kanev told SETimes that he doubts that the masterminds of the campaign of the late 1980s " will ever face justice , despite the declaration 's call for this . "
In response to the outcome of that meeting , President Boris Tadic said much more can be done , and informed the media that EU -- most notably German -- officials gave him many signals and messages , but did not specify their content .
Stefan Fuele delivered a set of around 2,500 questions while in Belgrade on Wednesday .
IMF Deputy Managing Director Murilo Portugal said that Serbia 's economic performance continues to be broadly satisfactory , in spite of a weaker macro @-@ economic environment during the first half of the year .
Monastery curator Mirko Majdancic says that a tavern is planned for the courtyard .
Kosovo hackers attacked the Serbian agriculture ministry 's web site on August 4th .
The upper classes likely have their money abroad , and the lower classes are protected [ by social programmes ] , " Megan Greene , an economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit , told SETimes .
So , to Belgrade there remain two conditions -- regional representation and the institutions in the north .
The opposition centre @-@ right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) is expected to win the biggest chunk of the proportional vote , just a month after securing the most votes in the European Parliamentary ( EP ) .
The EU presidency and the European Commission issued a joint statement urging " both sides and their governments to ... rapidly reach a successful outcome . "
Around mid @-@ October , in another part of the sting , the SIPA raided many locations in central Bosnia and in the metropolitan areas of Sarajevo , Banja Luka and Zenica .
" This agreement has two revisions .
He says the Red Crescent has already set up 2,000 tents in Somalia and will stay there as long as necessary .
A major novelty is that the bill protects citizens ' right to availability of information .
Romania 's chess master Nisipeanu wins in France .
Stamkov and Beldedovski supervised the operation .
It is not related only to the resignation of the president , but to a series of factors , " Kosovo analyst and university professor Ulpiana Lama told SETimes .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 01 / 04 / 09
A multimedia art exhibition featuring national musical instruments from Croatia opened at the Museum of Macedonia in Skopje on Tuesday ( December 5th ) .
Since Berisha 's government enjoys majority support in parliament , however , it 's not clear that the idea would stand any chance .
On Tuesday , Russia placed its 7,000 troops based in South Ossetia on high alert .
Presenting the results of the Fund 's first review of Romania 's performance under the rescue package , he said the country can expect to face economic contraction of more than 8 % this year , up from the 4.1 % the Washington @-@ based institution forecast in March .
Experts say Crete is among several regions around the world that are threatened by desertification due to climate change and human activities .
SETimes : What does the construction of North and South Stream mean for the future of the Nabucco pipeline , a rival project which was supposed to transport Asian gas to Europe and reduce Europe 's dependancy on gas from Russia ?
Though they " strive for professionalism " and have earned the public 's trust , Veljovic thinks the police have not yet gained the status they deserve .
But a tender for purchasing such equipment failed .
Initially , when Kultur Shock started , the music became stronger , the rhythm faster , and Yevdjevich sang in six different languages .
Leading Kosovo citizens convened at an NGO @-@ organised round table in Pristina to discuss their country 's turbulent inter @-@ ethnic relations .
Its aim is to pull together ongoing activities and identifies unmet needs to boost the efficiency of national disaster management systems and to endorse a framework for regional co @-@ operation .
Macedonia to boost fight against corruption
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" If the same tax rate is applied to a person who earns 3,000 kunas [ about 409 euros ] and to one who earns twice the amount , they are not equal , " said Mesic .
Macedonia 's unique art colony Resen
" Our institutions include people who represent the interests of Serbia and Croatia more than they do Bosnia and Herzegovina 's , " the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network quoted her as saying .
The funds will be invested in new equipment and machines to be used in the development of the Kolubara lignite mine .
Edita Tahiri : We are very close to agreement on some issues ... the issue of free movement and establishing reciprocity in free trade .
" Serbia 's chance of success in the UN General Assembly is minimal ...
In contrast , Gul 's nomination is expected to ease tension with the military and further boost the AKP 's chances in parliamentary elections later this year .
Bulgarian tobacco producer Pazardzik BT will buy the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) government 's 67 % stake in the Mostar tobacco factory , the FBiH Privatisation Agency announced on Tuesday ( June 3rd ) .
During a debate on the bill on rehabilitation , Serbian Justice Ministry State Secretary Slobodan Homen described the law as a compromise , adding that he hoped the Hungarian community would be pleased .
By making same @-@ sex marriage one of the new government 's legislative initiatives , Berisha hopes to change that .
The agreement was forwarded to parliament for approval , accompanied by a unilateral statement saying the agreement does not pre @-@ judge the outcome of international arbitration .
" There is no uniformity when it comes to court rulings .
The country , however , has the lowest percentage of households connected to the internet at about 30 % , according to data from the EU data agency Eurostat .
The blast was meant to damage UNMIK property , not cause fatalities , the group said .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 23 / 09 / 11
According to Candar , the KCK is an executive organ of the PKK , acting as an umbrella co @-@ ordinating the parties and organisations active in the Kurdish geography within the borders of Turkey , Iran , Iraq and Syria .
" As a very last resort , in the framework of this mechanism , a safeguard clause could be introduced to allow the exceptional reintroduction of internal border controls in a truly critical situation where a member state is no longer able to comply with its obligations under the Schengen rules , " the document noted .
While the Democrats advocate Serbia 's rapid accession to the EU as a priority , the Radicals say that the most important thing for Serbia is to keep Kosovo part of Serbia and that the journey to the EU should be postponed if it means abandoning the province , which declared independence on February 17th .
He also stressed the country 's contribution to peacekeeping and stabilisation missions , and to the war against terror .
Belgium and Luxembourg , both of which require their citizens to go to the polls , topped the list with 70 % and 62 % respectively .
His church has become one of the wealthiest of the metropolitan churches , although the Moldavian region is one of the poorest of Romania .
" If you spike politics with false patriotism and nationalism , you can rule until you bring the state to collapse .
" These are like scenes from an ancient tragedy ...
Dushan Kovacevic is founder of EXIT , one of the most famous music festivals .
Science and technology : Albania builds connectivity
There are growing fears now that Italy , the third biggest economy among the 17 EU nations using the common currency , whose debt stands at 120 % of GDP , may become the next member of the euro club to fall .
Dacic says Serbia does not face suspension of visa free regime
The websites of Serbian tennis players Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic fell victim to Kosovo hackers on October 28th .
" The EU gives us a better political position in the international arena , as well as internal political stability , " he told SETimes .
" We are evaluating several directions ; from dishonest competition to a criminal act , " Rama said .
However , the initiative failed to win the approval of representatives of other parties that have MPs in the region .
Belgrade -- and Security Council member Russia -- are insisting that negotiations continue until a compromise solution is found .
Cross @-@ border co @-@ operation has been boosted by the second iteration of EU 's Instrument for Pre @-@ accession Assistance ( IPA2 ) fund , which supports projects that advance harmonized sustainable development .
Mircea Geoana 's dismissal as senate speaker causes a stir on the Romanian political scene . [ Reuters ]
The average net salary in the country in September was 429 euros , while the gross salary was 630 euros .
Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina are making inroads against organised crime and a recent sting operation proves it , authorities say .
Rasmussen says NATO will remain guarantor of peace , security in Kosovo
SETimes : EULEX is prosecuting serious war crimes cases .
Alevis are estimated to number between 15 and 20 million in Turkey , out of a total population of about 75 million .
" The employer should care for protecting the worker -- not just because he is scared of inspections and punishments .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 03 / 09 / 07
The petition suggests reducing the number of lawmakers by half to 125 , and envisions cutting the number of ministries from the current 24 to no more than 15 .
" In Montenegro , there is stagnation when it comes to foreign direct investment .
Vote buying and continued links between the grey economy and politics are unacceptable , and are clearly viewed as such by the public and the media in Bulgaria , the US ambassador to Sofia said on Wednesday .
The cell phone ban also applies to pedestrians crossing the street .
Culture and Society : Athens hosts fashion show
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 21 / 11 / 11
" This is a frog 's perspective , it 's how kids see the world .
" According to the analysis of the oil pipeline project , it cannot be implemented under the terms of the 2007 agreement , " the minister explained .
" I can only say that we have gone further in that investigation than Marty , but I cannot disclose any details , " Bruno Vekaric said .
Politics is what drives the state and society and through its decision @-@ making , can change the present and the future .
But some suspect a plea deal may be in the works .
Mehmet Tarhan , 33 , is a conscientious objector . [ Reuters ]
Students from Austria , Albania , Bulgaria , BiH , Montenegro , Croatia , Kosovo , Macedonia , Moldova , Romania , Serbia and Slovenia participated in the Balkan Case Challenge , held in Vienna from July 5th to July 10th .
The US House of Representatives ' Foreign Affairs Committee passed a resolution Wednesday ( October 10th ) , defining the early 20th century mass killings of Armenians in Turkey as genocide .
" Problems of constitutional @-@ legal nature are possible , [ as ] the law takes into account compensation from individual houses but not the buildings of state interest , " said Karpos municipality president Stevco Jakimovski , a member of the opposition SDSM .
The government hopes the measures , including a new property tax to be in force for two years , will help it raise the 2 billion euros it needs to close a budget gap that has widened 25 % in the first seven months of this year owing to deepening recession .
Its construction came to a standstill after the strategic investor , Germany 's RWE , pulled out of it in October 2009 .
Leading DUI officials have been arguing this year that a settlement would foster Macedonia 's NATO membership and EU integration .
Ramadan Qehaja , executive director of the Kosovo Centre for Security Studies , told SETimes that policing is outside KSF 's scope .
Overall , the economic outlook is somewhat bleak .
Observers expect a formal contract signing later this month .
Much needs to be done to rebuild trust and reach final reconciliation , the centre emphasises .
Hyseni , though , held out the prospect of direct talks and normalised relations between Kosovo and Serbia .
Serge Brammertz could wind up his term early if targets in the ICTY 's completion strategy are met . [ Getty Images ]
I am sure this success will attract many to train .
Submitted on January 30th , Resolution 106 , co @-@ sponsored by nearly 180 US lawmakers , is expected to be put to the vote in the 435 @-@ member House of Representatives in April .
He spoke to SETimes correspondent Bedrana Kaletović during a recent visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Athletes from Bosnia and Herzegovina , Greece , Serbia and Turkey reap their share of glory at the Beijing Paralympics .
Macedonian spectators have enjoyed five opera performances during the three @-@ week festival .
Firefighters rushed to the area , which police immediately closed off .
Nearly half of BiH 's population is still affected by the 1992 @-@ 95 war .
" I think Albania is in danger of being hit hard by the international crisis , as a country with weak government , high corruption and unsound macro economic policies , " said Shkelqim Cani , the former governor of the Bank of Albania .
The opposition has filed an appeal there over the Central Election Commission 's ( CEC ) decision to count ballots that voters cast in the wrong boxes .
Since then , progress has been made .
Nikolic 's campaign advocated closer ties with Russia , which has backed Serbia in the diplomatic fight over Kosovo .
We want to contribute to the integration into Europe , " he said .
The plants are expected to be completed in seven years .
IMF officials began talks with Serbia on a precautionary agreement Monday ( August 22nd ) .
Centre for Free Elections and Democracy member Marko Blagojevic disagrees .
" I believe the idea of Kurdistan parliament is simply being floated to encourage the Turkish authorities to rule favorably upon seating Hatip Dicle in the Turkish parliament , " he says , referring to one of the banned BDP candidates .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar and his Croatian counterpart Gordan Jandrokovic discussed the former Ljubljanska Banka 's unsettled liabilities towards Croatian clients -- a major outstanding issue between the two countries .
" [ The ] dissolution of the former Yugoslavia has practically archived old extremists ; all of them have been deeply embedded into the respective national liberation movements , " Pendarovski told SETimes .
" Edita Tahiri said that for internal political reasons and due to great pressure from the Kosovo opposition , " Stefanovic told reporters , adding that Serbia would continue to issue IDs and license plates to citizens of Kosovo .
" If they put unacceptable conditions before us , it will not be possible to make progress , " the AFP quoted Erdogan as saying Tuesday .
After losing a high @-@ profile challenge to Kosovo 's 2008 declaration of independence at the International Court of Justice in July , and reworking a resolution on Kosovo with input from the EU at the UN General Assembly last month , the government 's focus has shifted to domestic concerns : building roads and bridges and addressing other issues important to the public .
From cutbacks for the elderly , to a minimum wage slashed to 22 % -- 32 % for those younger than 25 -- Greeks fear a cradle @-@ to @-@ grave decline in their standard of living , although the government said the bargain has saved the country for future generations .
In June , ten suspected members of the terror group were detained in the southern city of Adana , the home of the Incirlik Air Base that is used by the US to transfer non @-@ combat supplies to Iraq and Afghanistan .
The agreement establishes tax exemptions and state financing for religious entities .
UNMIK 's competencies will be adjusted in accordance with circumstances , he said .
Census data show the greatest growth in the number of people over 65 -- from 16.8 % in 2001 to 18.5 % today .
The workshop brought together representatives of Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro , Croatia , Macedonia , Serbia and officials from the European Commission .
" It is not surprising [ that Turkey ranks so low on the list ] .
Nationalists , especially the far right @-@ wing Popular Orthodox Rally ( LAOS ) led by George Karatzaferis that is part of a temporary coalition government ruling Greece until elections early next year , were angered by the decision .
On February 26th , Nica said the two had agreed that any Italian or Romanian breaking the law in either country would be prosecuted .
a grant from the US Civilian Research and Development Foundation ( CRDF ) , a small team of specialists from Albania , Bulgaria , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro and Romania has created a new map illustrating geohazards in their countries .
Global warming is the focus of this year 's pageant , held in Manila .
Only once I tried to get subsidies , but when they asked me to fill out all the forms , I got into an argument with them and decided to stay away , " he added .
Kaliopi 's duet with folk song legend Naum Petreski was not enough to give her the lead , and it was the young rockers and their song " Something That Will Stay " that prevailed -- by one point .
Little did he know that he would become one of the best Albanian football players on the international level , vice captain of the Albanian National Team , and a player in high demand among European clubs .
Kosovo 's Competition Commission and Albania 's Competition Authority signed an agreement Wednesday ( September 16th ) to strengthen economic co @-@ operation in the field of law and policies of market competition .
" We are encouraged at the commutation of the death sentences and we hope they will result in a way to let the medics return home , " Assistant Secretary of State David Welch said .
We have secured funds for the procurement of equipment and science and technology parks , but we also have to secure money for the research the institutes and research parks are to conduct , " he added .
Criticising the recent controversial bans on certain websites in Turkey , the EU said the bans were " disproportionate in scope and duration . "
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 12 / 04 / 11
In Group 5 , Turkey shares second place with Belgium , while Bosnia and Herzegovina is in fourth place .
Terrorist attacks similar to those in the United States a decade ago are unlikely today , the EU 's counterterrorism coordinator Gilles de Kerchove said on Monday ( September 5th ) .
Also in business news : Croatia will get a World Bank loan and Romania plans to sell 20 % of the air carrier Tarom .
However , he adds , there are serious issues remaining and it is time for the education ministry to address them .
In mid @-@ May , then Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and G17 Plus party leader Miroljub Labus resigned , citing the government 's failure to meet Brussels ' conditions for continuing pre @-@ accession talks with Serbia -- notably the arrest of Ratko Mladic .
Croatia 's Science and Education Minister Radovan Fuchs said on Wednesday ( July 8th ) that all university tuition in the country will be free of charge for the students who passed their exams .
They say that for there to be rebranding of anything , there must be a clearly defined product .
Albania registered its biggest increase in foreign direct investment ( FDI ) for the last three years , a Bank of Albania study revealed on Sunday ( November 8th ) .
When one person accidentally falls off or wades into deep water , the others fall in to try and save them , even if they don 't know how to swim . "
" One should be optimistic , but not euphoric , " Tadic cautioned .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 09 / 11 / 10
The announcement caused a bump in the Athens stock exchange and helped Greece 's struggling banks , if only temporarily .
Military uniforms and gas masks also were discovered during the search .
The measures include banning cash deals for large sums , especially in property sales , as well as more transparent work by public administrators , and numerous audits to eradicate corruption and tax evasion .
Regional water supply companies in the cities of Peja , Kline , Istog , and Junik will benefit from the project which envisages a 2.3m upgrade of the water supply system .
NATO also would like to see an improved political dialogue , with better co @-@ operation among the government , the presidency and the opposition .
The report also criticised the military for meddling in politics , saying the armed forces continue to exercise influence via formal and informal mechanisms , and said gender equality in Turkey remains a major challenge .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland expressed confidence Tuesday ( February 8th ) that talks to reunify Cyprus can succeed despite difficulties .
The Kosovo flag or border signs cannot be at the crossings .
" [ The ] Kosovo government has put this law on its agenda as a strategic one , and will soon go ahead with it .
Toxic waste barrels , left by Italian companies in the Black Sea some 18 years ago , will be returned to Italy and another European country for disposal .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 08 / 09 / 10
On behalf of Partesh 's inhabitants , Kosovo Assembly Member Vesna Jovanovic thanked the US government for their significant support , saying that the project is very important for motivating the village youth .
" Kosovo was never betrayed by the West , therefore today , Kosovo and the people of Kosovo should in no way allow themselves to deviate from the determination of partnership with the United States and the EU , " said Hashim Thaci , leader of the main opposition party , the Democratic Party of Kosovo .
" He still has the responsibility to provide for the functioning of the Council of Ministers , " Lajcak 's office said .
The unemployment rate is 16.4 % .
The new regional initiative will be based in Sarajevo .
The Electoral Commission could not end their mandates when President Jelic died , so a decision will have to come after the election .
Officials unveil a plaque at the opening of the new Johnson Matthey plant in Macedonia . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
Its deputies are expected to join the European People 's Party ( EPP @-@ ED ) , the largest and most influential political group in the 785 @-@ seat EU legislature , bringing its total number of MEPs to 278 .
Most importantly , I want to qualify for the Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha .
It opened 22 MSCs and additional ones are being planned .
Archaeologists working on the Greek island of Ithaca believe they have found the palace belonging to the mythical hero Odysseus .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku issued a stern warning on Wednesday ( August 8th ) that Pristina may pull out of upcoming talks with Belgrade , in the event it is asked to accept anything less than independence , or to agree to the province 's division along ethnic lines .
Republika Srpska 's government approved on Monday ( August 31st ) a concession to London @-@ based Energy Financing Team , a regional energy firm owned by Serbian tycoons .
( World Bulletin , Anadolu Agency , Zaman , Sofia News Agency , The Sofia Echo , Dnevnik.bg , 24 Chasa - 04 / 10 / 10 )
Bulgarian authorities will be putting up special fences at Nikopol and Belene to try to prevent contamination of the shores .
( Various sources - 04 / 03 / 09 @-@ 11 / 03 / 09 )
Although the visit was Clinton 's third to Kosovo , it was his first since the country became independent last year .
Greece has already exercised its veto power with regards to Macedonia 's NATO accession , and could be expected to do the same with regard to EU membership .
A joint Israeli @-@ Croatian commission for science and technology met on Wednesday ( September 19th ) in Jerusalem , the Croatian Science Ministry announced .
Several people said that they had received death threats from people close to the Rashkovs .
However , economists warn that the existing cuts will not suffice , and they say another budget rebalance will be necessary in three to six months , with an additional tax increase .
Hollywood star Johnny Depp attended the third international film and music festival Kustendorf that closed on Tuesday ( January 19th ) in Drvengrad , a fabricated Serbian village created by film director Emir Kusturica .
We presented ourselves and Macedonian architecture , as well as Tose and all that he has represented for Macedonia .
The report says the Serb entity , Republika Srpska ( RS ) , has " openly violated " sections of the Dayton Peace Accord and defied the authority of High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko .
According to Oancea , the new private system " increases individual responsibility . "
At this point , no one is talking about selling it back to the state , but management is emphasising that the eurozone crisis is raising the prices of essentials , such as the low quality fuel oil , mazut , and spare parts , as well as transportation fees .
They 're cheerful , approachable and fun , " Milic said .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev left on Sunday ( June 15th ) for a three @-@ day official visit to the United States .
" We took these measures to save jobs , protect families , households and workers , " Papandreou said .
In 2005 , UN envoy Kai Eide assessed that Kosovo 's undefined status is a factor for regional instability .
After meeting with Fuele on Thursday , Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic predicted his country will gain EU candidate status this year .
Macedonia is now set to gain 160m at Lukovo Pole on Shar Mountain , while Kosovo gets 155m at Debalde , near the strategic point of Kodra Fura .
According to the labour and social policy ministry , the number has gone up 130 % since 2004 .
" I think any of us could reach for such solutions at a moment of desperation or in an impossible situation .
Today , history departments in Turkish universities have far more liberty to examine such subjects , a testament to the progress that has been made .
The agency pursues these and other projects within the Europe @-@ wide and regional energy initiatives , which contributes to sharing knowledge about more efficient energy policies as well as greater use of renewable energy sources .
It is no secret that people in the Balkans like to dress well and meticulously follow latest fashion trends .
Ljubuski , a small Herzegovinian border town 30km southwest of Mostar , hosted its second annual wine festival or Vino Fest last month .
And with these investments come new jobs .
In what the local media calls " the biggest project in the history of the Republic , " Turkey is currently developing its first locally produced wind turbine .
" Kosovo is being handled within the UN , while the process of association with the EU is being managed on another track , " he said .
The Albanian power utility KESH said it plans to invest over 452m euros in the rehabilitation and upgrade of the national energy system .
The school has its own anti @-@ violence team and those entering the school building are greeted with a visible list of rules of conduct .
Unfortunately , the leaders of the illegal municipalities have also joined in ; some are suspected of crime connection , " Rexhepi told SETimes .
Kosovo is back on track with the IMF
Sarajevo Opera soloists and the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra performed arias from Bellini , Bizet , Donizetti , Mozart , Puccini and Verdi .
Around 20 athletes will represent Montenegro , and more than half are water polo players .
RS citizens have mixed reactions .
The celebration began Saturday morning when the future son @-@ in @-@ law decorated the wedding venue with flowers and fired a shotgun .
A UNDP Blue Ribbon Report offers a series of measures that should ensure accelerated economic growth in Macedonia .
Subsequently , Janevski requested reports from all municipalities .
Ristanovski was named the best male actor for his role of Ahmet Nuredin in the play " Dervish and Death . "
In real situations , it is much easier to react when you have trained personnel who are familiar with the necessary equipment , he noted .
" The 21st century is centred on digital literacy , internet and global networking .
Bulgaria stood somewhere in the middle , with 73 % .
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The municipality and KazTransGas will form a joint venture in which the foreign investor will hold a 75 % share .
The ministry will organise information days in 15 towns , where it will present financing opportunities under the programme titled " Development of Human Resources . "
Karamanlis , meanwhile , has been searching for coalition partners in case the one @-@ seat ND majority evaporates .
" Even the opinions set forth as part of this process have affected Turkey in a negative way , " Deniz Baykal said .
A " safe haven " abandoned
He wrote over 2,500 songs , including some of the biggest hits in the former Yugoslavia and later , Croatia .
The conservative former construction minister was supported by 52.56 % of those who cast their ballots in the poll , the Central Electoral Commission ( CEC ) told the media on Monday morning after a 98 % vote count .
" Due to the situation there , for 12 years we have not been able to offer [ the area ] road infrastructure , schools , economic assistance , or other development such as in agriculture , which is something that makes us distant to them , " Kuci told the Kosovo media .
At a meeting with visiting Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski , Mesic said the future of the region is in a united Europe and in NATO , which would guarantee its security .
If a property is proven to have been acquired illegally , it is confiscated .
Berisha was honoured for his contribution to peaceful relations among Albania , regional countries and the international community .
The leaders of the world 's top industrialised nations and emerging economies pledged Thursday to act together to re @-@ establish confidence , growth , and jobs , as well as to shore up the financial system .
We believe membership in the European Union is of state , national and economic interest and is good for all Serbian citizens . "
Also in diplomatic news : Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov visited Republika Srpska and Serbia and Libya sign a co @-@ operation agreement .
The goal is to encourage smokers to give up the habit .
Albania is the 53rd freest economy in the world and first among all Balkan nations , according to an annual report .
" Considering that BiH didn 't qualify , in South Africa I 'll support Serbia .
" This is a basic difference . "
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic arrived in Washington on Thursday ( July 26th ) , pledging that he would strive to reduce tensions over the Kosovo issue .
A former mufti and three others were arrested for propagating radical Islam and inciting religious hatred and intolerance , the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday ( February 20th ) .
" The EU expects consensus .
Some of the laws address equal opportunity , protection from discrimination , and laws on elections , the latter including a quota for women .
The draft bill would provide Pristina with 4 % of Kosovo 's budget and special status as the capital city , guaranteed by the Kosovo Constitution .
" We have a duty to deliver as far as Kosovo is concerned and we cannot be blocked by a kind of Russian veto , " Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean @-@ Claude Juncker told reporters before Friday 's ( December 14th ) EU summit in Brussels . [ Getty Images ]
MANS 's Milovac calls the " Miriste " case an " extreme example " of the connections between politicians , businessmen and illegal building .
The measures include cutting jobs and freezing wages in the public sector , increasing heating oil tax , closing money @-@ losing state organisations and speeding up privatisation , among others .
Tickets for the August 10th concert sold out in 12 hours .
Romania responds to EU criticism
China gained a foothold in the Balkans in the 1970s , when it made an alliance with the Albanian government , led by then @-@ Party of Labour of Albania First Secretary Enver Hoxha .
This is also good news for foreigners .
While denying his country 's involvement in the incidents , Serbia 's Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic said the attacks were " legitimate . "
Bosnia and Herzegovina dismisses security minister
Reports indicate the top military brass asked for early retirement in protest over the current detention of over 250 officers on charges of conspiring against the government .
" The results of AKP politics will be shown at the June 12th elections . "
Turkey initially opposed this nomination but acceded after other NATO leaders agreed to address Turkish " concerns , " which media reports listed as " the closure of a Kurdish satellite television broadcaster based in Denmark ; the establishment of contacts between NATO and Islamic countries ; appointment of a Turk as an aide to Fogh Rasmussen ; and senior NATO command positions for Turkish generals . "
In addition the inking of fingers of those who have voted with visible ink and the photographing of the count are all positive steps .
" In a nursing home they can socialise with peers and take medication regularly .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar said on Monday ( November 16th ) that Bosnia and Herzegovina has met all conditions for visa liberalisation .
" We have not learned about other ethnic groups .
Among other issues , they discussed a proposal for the deployment of an EU police mission in Kosovo and the possible transformation of the Union 's ongoing operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Romanian officials voiced hope Thursday ( March 20th ) that the upcoming NATO summit in Bucharest will take the Alliance 's contribution to stability and security a step further , as well as " cast a favourable light " on their country .
He also met with President Branko Crvenkovski , Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Parliament Speaker Ljubisa Georgievski .
Along with many other NGOs in Croatia , they argue that the ICTY is attacking media freedom and the independence of journalists .
Many tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) visit the area , either for a weekend or full vacation .
But the actual number is widely believed to be much higher , with estimates placing it at up to 2 million , including those residing in the Bulgarian capital on a temporary basis .
Also in science and technology news : Montenegro becomes the 188th member of the World Meteorological Organisation , and Macedonia 's On.net begins offering fixed line telephony services
According to a progress report at the time , " the issue of handling EU funds must be addressed immediately because the administration in Zagreb shows some serious setbacks . "
The talks will focus on bilateral relations , regional co @-@ operation and Macedonia 's bids to join the EU and NATO . ( MIA , Alsat M - 08 / 03 / 11 )
" It is important that the festival attracts major world auteurs and thus strengthens the place Serbian culture has in the world . "
It said the three were either personally , or through their close relatives , linked to companies doing business with state institutions .
SETimes correspondents Bedrana Kaletovic in Sarajevo , Biljana Pekusic in Belgrade and Drazen Remikovic in Zagreb contributed to this report .
" The world of competitiveness becomes more national " and is " characterised by a greater self @-@ reliance of countries , " said Stephane Garelli , head of the IMD 's World Competitiveness Centre .
" Criminal proceedings require evidence establishing beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is individually responsible for a crime before a conviction can be entered . "
" We expect that our relations with Turkey will further improve , " he told the Anadolu news agency .
It all came down to the employees ' salaries and the enhancement of teaching , whereas equipment and infrastructure were left at the margins .
Therefore , expectations are high that the country will receive an invitation .
They are demanding that census forms ask about each of these explicitly .
This " has changed the starting point , " Prime Minister George Papandreou said at a cabinet meeting Thursday .
But US exports proved to be a double @-@ sided sword .
Russia , however , is still cautioning that it could pull out of the deal if the United States goes too far with plans to build a missile defence system in Eastern Europe , to which Moscow is strongly opposed .
Addressing Mishri and Alshoul during the February hearing , the Palestinian physician said they ought to be " ashamed " of the crimes they committed against him and the Bulgarian nurses .
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I am confident that Kosovo 's political system is more than capable of taking the necessary steps to ensure institutional continuity , " Feith said .
Turkey sees itself as an order creator and a model for the rest of the region , " Tarik Oguzlu , a professor at Bilkent University , told SETimes .
Austria is a strong supporter of Macedonia 's road to Europe , Austrian President Heinz Fischer said on Thursday ( July 12th ) in Skopje , after meeting with Macedonian counterpart Branko Crvenkovski .
" There is huge damage to infrastructure , " Procurement Minister Mustafa Demir said .
The Serbian government provided about 200,000 euros for the national team 's participation in the Beijing Games .
Official data indicate that Serbia 's black market " devours " a whopping 1 billion euros annually from unpaid VAT , while another 1.5 billion euros does not enter the budget due to other taxes and fees .
" The year 2009 was the most stressful , " she told SETimes in a telephone interview . " In 2010 , it looked as if things were somehow returning to normal .
The young visit their elder kin and friends to wish them all the best for the holiday and enjoy a feast .
The Romanian capital receives three wireless networks for internet access .
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov , who served as chief secretary at the interior ministry from 2001 to 2005 , often accused judges at the time of being too soft on criminals .
We had a law on protection from natural disasters dating back to 1977 , with an image of Tito in Article 5 ; and the law on protection from fires from 1988 .
A public outreach campaign , especially by the Albanian authorities in Kosovo , would help the public understand just what is expected when it comes to the implementation phase .
Business : Tourism in Turkey up in 2007
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski congratulated Crvenkovski , but criticised him for being " the same Crvenkovski from 15 @-@ 20 years ago , " during a period " of corruption when crime blossomed . "
The websites of at least one other government agency was also reportedly hit and blocked on the same day .
Only weeks after EU accession , the rift in the government is making it all but impossible to continue with reforms and the fight against corruption .
" These results must leave a bitter taste to the one who won , " he said , hinting at corruption .
A recent statement by the Supreme Court of Appeals , slamming the government for a series of actions , including allowing female university students to wear headscarves , was termed a " judicial memorandum " in the press .
January 28th -- EU foreign ministers discuss a planned mission to Kosovo .
The Spanish EU presidency is instead expected to issue a statement at the end of the conference .
Officials in Pristina announced the recognition on Friday ( September 3rd ) .
The band will play in Athens on September 3rd .
The government , in addition , amended the Antismoking Law to outlaw lighting up on all public premises , including those that were not covered by the 2006 law .
Athens hosted the 2008 ICARUS Aero Expo , the first international business and general aviation exhibition in Southeastern Europe , last week .
And both will hold elections in 2007 .
On Saturday , the ND announced that its leader , former Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis , will step down from the party 's helm on December 6th . Karamanlis , 53 , announced his resignation shortly after the October 4th elections .
The bidding deadline expires in 48 days .
Cicic said the biggest affected companies are holding meetings with the BiH Chamber of Commerce to form a strategy to deal with the crisis .
Petar Petkovic , of the opposition Democratic Party of Serbia , says his party also advocates good neighbourly relations but wants to see a " two @-@ way policy of reciprocity . "
Prisons in most of the other countries , suffered from overcrowding , with those in Croatia also said to be experiencing shortage of capacity .
It relies on grants , donations and contributions from participating governments .
" Support and Co @-@ operation for a United Future " is the motto of the Istanbul summit this week .
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov was in Sofia Thursday ( August 27th ) . [ Getty Images ]
New trial for Ovcara defendants
But the following 13 months of negotiations , led by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari , failed to bridge the gap between Belgrade and Pristina 's positions on the core issue of status .
The AKP , they say , is trying to exert pressure against lifestyles that are not in line with the party 's Islamic worldview .
They also demanded tax cuts and the removal of convicted criminals from public office .
" Co @-@ operation between police and inspection authorities on these matters is considered fair , but results have been very slim , " says Vlado Kocovski , director of the State Market Inspectorate .
" Going it alone is not an option , " warns US @-@ Turkey relations expert Mustafa Aydin .
" If the plan is not implemented , we will have a very serious security -- and every other kind of -- crisis , " Jeremic warned .
Campaigning has shifted to high gear ahead of the October 3rd elections , and a multitude of NGOs are equally fired up to influence voters .
Participants pledged 1.2 billion euros ; the EU alone pledged 508m euros .
We 're first in water polo , tennis , previously in volleyball ... that 's not a small achievement for a country with a population of eight million , " fan Rastko Dobric , 32 , told SETimes .
The opposition Social Democrats , however , accused the government of undermining judicial independence .
It eased regulations on term contracts , overtime pay and severance pay .
" How else will they know that this reform will really improve their situation , and how would they make their decision in case of a referendum ? "
" The situation in the state is so bad and I have no faith in any of the existing parties .
Athens hosts the fourth edition of the International Science Film Festival .
Here we learn how to live our lives , how to stop using drugs , " Muzar explained .
Signed on August 13th , 2001 , it put an end to several months of armed conflict in the country .
Sarkozy 's France -- which has blocked five accession chapters -- remains the biggest obstacle , he added .
The most fervent reaction , however , was to the law on amnesty , which stops criminal prosecution of four cases against the NLA leadership -- many of whom are DUI members -- for war crimes and other grave breaches of international law .
" Who are these people ? " said Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , referring to the protestors carrying anti @-@ Turkey slogans .
" According to US government estimates , approximately 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders each year , and about 80 % of them are female .
For Albania , two main challenges are on the table : improving political co @-@ operation and fighting corruption .
Having lived in Canada for ten years , I understand the needs and challenges of the Macedonian community in North America , so I decided to apply .
We have this issue of facing history , creating the conditions that such things will never be experienced again , " he said .
At a meeting discussing economic co @-@ operation between Kosovo and Albania , Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Mimoza Kusari Lila and Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha decided to remove customs fees that are frustrating Kosovo exporters .
As for EU integration , Dacic says " The task for all of us is to find a compromise and balance ...
An IMF delegation has been meeting with officials in Belgrade to discuss the latest financial , monetary and macroeconomic developments in the country .
Newspapers now distribute pouches of coffee with their Sunday editions , hoping to attract more readers .
In response , British High Commissioner to Cyprus Peter Millett said that London stands firmly behind the island 's unity and supports the UN 's efforts to apply the July 8th agreement between the two sides .
About 40 years after its first premiere in Serbia , the hippie musical " Hair " was performed at Belgrade 's Atelje 212 theatre on February 3rd .
South Stream should connect Russia with one of the Black Sea European countries , probably Bulgaria , and then Italy , via Hungary , Romania , Serbia , Greece , Croatia , Slovenia and maybe other countries .
RWE AG was one of four international companies expected to bid on building the plant , rehabilitate an old plant and open a new lignite mine .
" In a clumsy and sometimes unconvincing manner , the European media wants to point out a certain irresponsibility of the Romanian authorities concerning the dissemination of citizenships , " he told SETimes .
Macedonia hosts Turkish Films Week
Another line of reasoning , however , argues that sustainable economic growth should not impair social cohesion , and that it has to be accompanied by adequate production of public goods .
" These most recent revisions are an illustration of the lack of quality of the Greek fiscal statistics ... and show that the progress in the compilation of fiscal statistics in Greece , and the intense scrutiny of the Greek fiscal data by Eurostat since 2004 ... have not sufficed to bring the quality of Greek fiscal data to the level reached by other EU member states . " The EC also warned of potential further problems , as Eurostat had not yet validated the figures provided in October .
Although the two @-@ day talks ended without an agreement , the door has been left open for further negotiations .
Reports submitted by the inspectorate often become outdated before any action is taken , and employers are given only the smallest possible fines .
One of the new government 's first acts will be to send the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU to parliament for ratification , he said , adding that Serbia aims to obtain EU membership candidate status in late 2008 or early 2009 .
Jelacic : One problem was access to ICTY material .
Kosovo forces would join others in the region in supporting international missions .
Bleak conditions for Gjakova Roma , other minorities
Religious conservatives account for 33.5 % .
Participants stressed , however , that the process should be transparent and not fast @-@ tracked as were laws in the Ahtisaari Package .
Albanian religious communities foster co @-@ operation
The arms production factory in Novi Travnik is one of many in BiH that works at a lower capacity . [ Jusuf Ramadanovic / SETimes ]
Turkey joins NATO .
The first was built in 2006 in the Trtar @-@ Krtolin hills ; the second was constructed last year on the hill of Orlice .
Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina took another step towards NATO membership by joining the Adriatic Charter last week .
Solana also said that " the European Union does not recognise countries , the member states of the EU do , and they do it according to the national legislations . "
After three years of investigation , in February 2002 , a special court in Tripoli charged them all with deliberately infecting 393 Libyan children with the virus that causes AIDS , allegedly as part of a conspiracy to damage the country 's security .
Our strategic goal is to be a member of the EU , but that goal cannot jeopardise the other objective of , in some way , preserving Kosovo within Serbia , " Ivanovic says .
Opponents of Serbia 's nuclear energy development are adamant that the technology is not clean and the issue should be put to a referendum .
It is up to the parties to resolve this issue through negotiation and dialogue .
The new country can list a number of triumphs : independence on February 17th , a new constitution and recognition of the fledgling state by more than 50 countries , including major powers .
As to the possibility of expelling members , the study described it as " conceivable . "
" Our goal remains preserving the right balance between the fundamental right to security of citizens , the right to life and the other fundamental rights of individuals , including privacy and procedural rights , " he said .
University reforms pit embattled government against professors , student unions
The United States joins Great Britain , Germany , Albania , and Switzerland in opening embassies in Kosovo since the former province declared independence from Serbia on February 17th .
She is an Albanian from Tirana and after Bondsteel she left for New York .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic called the UN vote " a big success " for Belgrade .
He particularly welcomed the Serbian parliament 's adoption , on March 31st , of a declaration condemning the 1995 Srebrenica atrocity .
In Bucharest , Strauss @-@ Kahn also met with President Traian Basescu , who stressed that Romania would like a long @-@ term partnership with the IMF , one that goes beyond the current stand @-@ by programme , which expires in 2011 .
The canyon is beautiful and so are the surrounding mountains .
" Regional co @-@ operation is a very important segment of the entire European integration process , " which is why Croatia and Serbia in particular want to " initiate and boost regional co @-@ operation . "
The fourth edition of the gathering is being held under the theme of " A Bridge Towards a Shared Future . "
Macedonia and the Balkans lost an angel , " Archbishop Stefan , head of the country 's Orthodox Church , said at Wednesday 's service .
" Integrated management of the crossings -- the word " border " won 't be mentioned , except by Pristina and the Quint -- would certainly improve co @-@ operation between the three respective parties [ EULEX being the third ] , which will help tackle the problem of smuggling , " he said .
The agency cited Bulgaria 's sound fiscal policy and a substantial reduction of public debt .
Serbian Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic said representatives of the Serbian municipalities are aware of the dangers and are ready for dialogue .
In a further twist , State Prosecutor Ismet Kabashi issued a statement casting doubt on whether Limaj could claim immunity in the first place .
" When it is all or nothing , Ankara will have to eventually side with nothing . "
He said that fasting is " the best way to educate the soul and body in the spirit of self @-@ restraint . "
" Specifically , growth in public expenditures needs to be contained by keeping public wage increases in line with productivity growth and reducing the size of government , " the WEO read .
A record 11 candidates are competing .
More than a year after its adoption by the government , parliament approved the Vojvodina statute on Monday ( November 30th ) .
Black spots and other ecological threats to Montenegro
" The [ boy ] had nothing dangerous on him , nor in the car , he was just going back home , " he told SETimes .
Meanwhile , the government will give tour operators time to consider alternatives to the Russian airliners .
A contingent of soliders from Montenegro went to Afghanistan with NATO in March . [ AFP ]
A recovery programme is striving to save them from extinction .
Papandreou government faces rocky road
During Ramadan , modesty and giving are the main Bosnian traditions .
And is Serbia , as Islamic Community of Serbia Mufti Muamer Zukorlic claims , violating the rights of the Bosniaks ?
Speaking after the hearing , Oric said he was " happy " with the outcome .
In 1936 , Ritsos , a Communist , in a celebrated work Epitaphios , took aim at a right @-@ wing dictatorship and wrote lines that still resonate with the Greeks today :
Serdar Erdurmaz , an Ankara @-@ based security analyst from the Turkish Centre for Strategic Analysis , says Turkish politicians are being cautious , since previous al @-@ Qaida leaders ' deaths have heightened domestic terrorism threats .
The two leaders also agreed that an action plan for implementing the declaration signed in 2010 on the strategic partnership for European integration between Romania and Moldova should be drawn up as soon as possible .
In Belgrade , Macedonian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandar Vasilevski laid flowers at the monument to the brothers in Student 's Park .
" Reopening the Ahtisaari package would be completely unacceptable , " the Belgrade @-@ based Beta news agency on Tuesday quoted Skender Hyseni , the spokesman for Kosovo 's negotiating team , as saying .
The government intends to sell up to 71 % of the company .
However , Moscow has signalled opposition to it , as has another permanent member of the Security Council , China .
Exports from Kosovo to Serbia include lead , pipes for oil and gas pipelines , electricity , marmalades , fruit purée and pastes .
The audience will have the opportunity to see excerpts of their plays in Croatian and English .
It also urged the Balkan country " to continue to fully respect its commitment not to apply any aspect of the Croatian Ecological and Fisheries Protection Zone to the EU member states until a common agreement in the EU spirit is found . "
During the visit , Milososki will meet with local leaders to discuss opportunities to further develop bilateral relations and deepen co @-@ operation .
Organised crime in Europe is changing and growing in scale , the EU law enforcement agency , Europol , found in a biannual report , released on May 4th .
The world 's leading chipmaker , Intel , opened regional offices in Belgrade on Tuesday ( November 27th ) .
The commander of a Serbian Radical Party volunteer unit , Milan Lancuzanin , also told the court that he was not guilty of shooting the Vukovar prisoners .
Approximately 15 millions tourists visited last summer .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 27 / 02 / 09
The main task now , he noted , is to keep the deficit below 3 % of Gross Domestic Product ( GDP ) , the euro zone limit .
This involves the development of specific capabilities in the coming years , and making those capabilities available for NATO @-@ led collective security operations .
Bucharest and two surrounding counties -- Ilfov and Giurgiu -- will modernise their aging electricity network over a five @-@ year period in a project estimated to cost about 700m euros .
By Galia Ivanova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 18 / 12 / 09
An estimated 87 % of adolescents use a mobile telephone .
International scientists attending the event praised the Albanian scientific community for advancements in the fields of neurogenetic syndromes and epilepsy .
" The death of Awlaki marks another significant milestone in the broader effort to defeat al @-@ Qaeda and its affiliates . ... This is further proof that al @-@ Qaeda and its affiliates will find no safe haven anywhere in the world , " Obama said at a ceremony Friday honouring the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .
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More than a dozen die in Ohrid boat accident
This year , Kosovo , has been recognised by Qatar , Guinea @-@ Bissau and Oman , bringing the overall number to 75 .
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Lawmakers have voted in Serbia 's fourth pro @-@ democracy government since the fall of Slobodan Milosevic 's regime in October 2000 .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis announced on Sunday ( May 27th ) that his country would back Vietnam 's bid for the post of a UN Security Council non @-@ permanent member in 2008 @-@ 2009 , following talks with Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung in Hanoi .
More than 900,000 emigrants work abroad , mainly in Italy and Greece .
" Germany 2006 will not happen again , that 's for sure , " he told SETimes .
To return to No.1 , to be among the top three female players in the world , win a Grand Slam tournament ?
" In our opinion , most of the responsibility goes to the head of the ward , who , according to the law , has to ensure the quality of the medical act in all its aspects .
Commentators and experts viewed the campaign as dull , saying that party platforms and programmes are largely the same as in the last campaign .
" Turkey 's commitment in the fight against drugs continues increasingly , " he says , adding that in the past few years Turkey alone has seized more than twice the amount of heroin than the 27 EU countries did .
" We need to establish ways of organising this data so that it doesn 't get out of control and abused , " she told Germany 's international broadcaster Deutsche Welle .
" But the dialogue [ so far ] has never been between Kosovo and Serbia , but rather was a dialogue of Belgrade and Pristina with the European Union . "
UN @-@ led negotiations between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials , launched in Vienna on February 20th , have failed so far to bridge the gap .
The move came on the heels of a similar action earlier this year , when the government formed a desk to support companies affected by the uprising in Libya .
" The sums are collected through an organised and centralised system which leads to persons who finance political parties , " the union alleges .
The city made pre @-@ fabricated container houses in the suburb of Boljevci available as temporary housing for the displaced families .
" However , the approaching Croatian membership has inevitably led to the initiation and strengthening of the policy process , which facilitated improved decision @-@ making at the institutional level , " says Aralica , citing the increasing number of participants in the creation and implementation of policy decisions .
Held at the Technological Institute , it was organised by Austria 's Federal Ministry of Science and Research , Romania 's Education Ministry , the Austrian Agency for Development of Research and the Romanian National Scientific Research Agency .
Locals say they could hardly wait for the construction to be completed .
" In his policy , Slobodan Milosevic primarily focused on the freedom and independence of the country .
The 56th Book Fair took place under the slogan " Books Connect People . "
After it examines Belgrade 's answers , the European Commission will send the Serbian government additional questions , as well as missions that are to determine the situation on the ground .
Without enough funds in the budget , it can only provide a minimal amount of maternity leave and other aid .
The reforms aim at fighting organised crime and illicit trafficking , reducing corruption and strengthening the administrative capacities , attracting more direct foreign investment and establishing a friendly business environment , strengthening the rule of law and improving the juridical and electoral systems .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 21 / 11 / 06
" As president , I will bring to the country 's helm , by Christmas , a team of the most honest and competent people , from within and outside the parliamentary majority , " he said .
" Codification of election laws must take place , as well as establishing rules for media coverage of campaign ...
Authorities plan to introduce security guards to protect the national heritage sites .
Elliot Hentov , an expert on Turkish @-@ Iranian relations , agrees , telling SETimes that if the Syrian regime falls , " all of Iran 's tools to get into the Arab @-@ Israeli conflict will have been lost .
Earlier press reports on Ergenekon alleged it had links to the murder of Turkish @-@ Armenian journalist Hrant Dink , though this did not appear in the indictment .
But the prosecution announced that it will pursue another case associated with Dobrovoljacka , what happened immediately after the shootings .
" I have just completed the first half of my professional career , " Djukanovic added , " and now I am in a position to decide on the second half . " Immediate plans include a holiday , after which he may go into business .
" The authorities were not at all worried about the report ; I even think they are very satisfied .
Top @-@ ranked Switzerland , for instance , boasts not only a sophisticated business culture , but a high capacity for innovation and a commitment to research and development .
Kosor , a law school graduate , worked as a journalist , covering refugees and war veterans in the 1990 's conflict .
But of course we intend to make it more active and enrich it with new developments , especially with regard to Serbia .
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The immunity issue is a concern shared by Suzan Novoberdali , chairperson of the Kosovo Assembly Commission on Human Rights , Gender Equality , Missing Persons and Petitions .
" Governments in all developed countries are beginning to realise that the social systems , such as they are today , are apparently unsustainable and are associated with greater risks . "
However , his words appeared to be contradicted by an interview Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic gave to the British daily Financial Times , which was published the same day .
The conference was held in late September in San Diego .
Also in diplomatic news : Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac and French Secretary of State for Defence Jean @-@ Marie Bockel met in Paris .
But Professor Vitomir Popovic of the Faculty of Law in Banja Luka disagrees .
He voiced confidence that the steps his government has taken thus far would soon lead to a more positive response from the international markets .
She reiterated , however , Greece 's support for Albania and Croatia 's bids .
According to the draft law , a first rape offence will be punished with a prison term .
Currently , Turkey gets about 6 billion cubic metres of Caspian natural gas a year from the former Soviet republic and ships part of it to neighbouring Greece .
It would bring large floods and new problems especially in BiH , Serbia and Croatia , " Jerko Ivanković , the commander of the Federal Headquarters of the Civil Protection , told SETimes .
Macedonian Economy Minister Fatmir Besimi and Chinese Ambassador to Skopje Dong Chunfeng signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday ( November 10th ) that aims to facilitate tourism from China .
UN @-@ mediated negotiations on a comprehensive solution to end Cyprus 's more than 35 @-@ year @-@ old division were launched in 2008 , less than seven months after Demetris Christofias won the presidential election in the Greek @-@ run south .
A meeting Friday ( September 19th ) between Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and her Macedonian counterpart , Antonio Milososki , ended with an agreement to resume the name talks between the two countries under the auspices of the UN .
Plans to build four dams on the Moraca River are supported by the notion that hydro @-@ power is environmentally clean .
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times in Split -- 17 / 01 / 08
Such an option would have imperiled Ponta 's political partner , Liberal Crin Antonescu , with whom he forged an alliance in the opposition .
The hit has come mainly in the decrease of remittances sent back home by Albanian émigrés .
Kosovo 's economy will grow more slowly in coming years because of the global recession , he said , adding the country is determined to continue reforms nonetheless .
Romania 's interior ministry , secret service rocked by scandal
Even though they are not in the same geographical neighbourhood , their closeness has been solidified by the support Turkey has given to Macedonia in a number of historical milestones .
In Serbia , adoption requires a lengthy procedure and extensive paperwork .
Karatzaferis said his party would leave the government if Macedonia ultimately wins the name battle .
Romania 's state news agency , Agerpres , is under attack for what critics say is a serious breach of journalistic ethics .
" Milosevic organised the executions of his political opponents and we from the Serbian Renewal Movement were his victims .
The ministry 's General Secretary , Mircea Staicu , explains the decision .
The unemployed in Greece today are mainly young people trying to enter the labour market and women , Platon Tinios , professor of Economics at the University of Piraeus , told SETimes .
It is what makes us more humane , because it permits us to investigate ourselves , our human depths , encouraging us to face our fears , making us believe that utopias are possible and , maybe most importantly , making us compare our perception of the world with the perceptions of other people .
" The question of the anti @-@ missile shield is governed by an agreement between Poland and the United States , " Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday .
The Croatian bank 's credit portfolio totalled around 1.1 billion euros at the end of 2006 .
Following Barroso 's comments about a possible temporary break before new members are admitted , Croatian Foreign Minister Kolinda Grabar @-@ Kitarovic said EU hopefuls need more encouraging signals about their membership prospects , so that the reform process is not derailed .
Turkey calls for implementation of global non @-@ proliferation regime
All in all , many old extremists from the former Yugoslavia have earned respect at least among their ethnic kin .
It is your fault if you let someone cheat you so blatantly and even make fun of you , " Italian @-@ language student Biljana Simic , 21 , says .
Further to the west -- 160 to 200km from Athens -- visitors can enjoy the incomparable Delphi archaeological site in the off @-@ season , when it is not crowded with tourists from around the world .
Now you have the young and cheeky from Kazakhstan , Georgia ... now the festival is good and I like watching it . "
It allegedly planned a string of bombing attacks and assassinations of high @-@ profile public figures to wreak havoc in the country and trigger an army takeover .
" While the efforts to count every opposition vote still continue , Ilir Meta hurried to become a crutch for the fallen prime minister , holding up the government of Gerdec , as he used to call it just six days ago , " Rama said Saturday .
BiH companies suffer massive losses in Libya
In a trend that keeps growing , there are more mobile phones in use in Montenegro than there are citizens .
With the reconstruction , our elderly will enjoy conditions according to the EU standards .
With the major defence @-@ related criteria already met , the sticking points lie in such areas as political and judicial reform .
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Thus far , Kosovo has been recognised by 69 countries , including the United States , 22 of the 27 EU member states , as well as all former Yugoslav republics , except Bosnia and Herzegovina .
He met with counterpart Abdullah Gul and other senior officials in Ankara .
It comes natural to me to think that co @-@ existence is possible , but then , sometimes , I wonder if I am just an idealistic optimist , " he said .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias was elected on the promise of returning to the negotiating table for a comprehensive solution .
Serbia must now either find a way to lower costs , conserve energy or use alternative fuels .
" Maybe I will return if the political reality becomes different , " he added .
The Church of St Peter , now a pilgrimage site with a clear trail marking the way , was once a hidden centre of early Christian worship .
" I am very happy that we have this centre now and I hope that [ the United States ] will help us also in the future , " said the Partesh resident Ljubisha Markoviq .
Orthodox Serbs burn oak branches on Christmas Eve in front of St. Sava Church in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
The question remains , of course , if reopened , will the Greek @-@ language school attract pupils ?
Traykov estimates that there are at least one trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Novi Pazar deposit that could cover local consumption over the next 300 years .
I visited her this winter in New York .
According to the election rules , if 2 % of the registered voters turn out and vote for a particular candidate -- a virtual certainty -- the elections are considered valid .
Salih Akyurek , a former army colonel and PKK analyst at the Wise Men Centre for Strategic Studies in Ankara , believes the Turkish government is very serious this time as it develops a multi @-@ pronged strategy to weaken the PKK .
Although analysts predict Djukanovic 's triumph , surprises are not out of the question .
The 26 commissioners @-@ designate , including nine women , need to be approved by the EP .
A Serbian woman and her child walk in the front of the entrance to the Orthodox monastery at Gracanica , near Pristina . [ Getty Images ]
" If we 'd had by now such an infrastructure , big investors such as European motor companies wouldn 't have avoided us , " Paul Barbu , an economics editor at Prima TV , told SETimes .
" The recent troubling trends of Croatia have compelled [ us ] from the European Parliament to carefully evaluate Croatia 's accession process and review the reforms touted by Croatia 's government .
" Minority issues are regularly featured in mainstream Albanian programming and minority guests take part in studio programs , " says editor @-@ in @-@ chief Sylejman Shaqiri , who formerly held the post of minority producer .
However , I think it will take years until BiH finds itself in front of the NATOs doors .
Basescu has said the main reason for his clash with Parliament was his intention to protect the judiciary from political meddling .
Teoctist 's successor will then be elected via secret ballot by a church assembly including Orthodox clergy , lay people and several politicians .
Pristina Mayor Isa Mustafa tells SETimes he hopes this process " will stop the trend , " conceding , " We all consider that this is a bit late , but better to do it now , than to allow a further increase in informality in Pristina . "
The state must put its hand even deeper into its own pocket , to gain citizens ' trust by saving , to convince the public that saving is necessary .
" What is definite is that the Republic of Macedonia has completed the tasks for visa liberalisation and continues with this process .
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The developments sparked calls during a Wednesday meeting of EU ambassadors in Brussels for the postponement of an EU @-@ Russia summit , scheduled for May 18th .
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 03 / 10 / 11
Most respondents -- 67 % -- are satisfied with their standard of living , yet continue to look for something better abroad .
" Anybody with two brain cells to rub together can see that these have been faked , " said Gareth Jenkins , a Turkey @-@ based analyst familiar with the indictment .
One of the most significant events was a protest walk organised by Montenegro University students , which attacted a few hundred people , including prominent professors , university administrators , and college and high school students .
Science and Technology : Region @-@ wide internet growth biggest in Macedonia
US Ambassador to BiH Patrick Moon and the President of the Republika Srpska ( RS ) parliament , Igor Radojicic , met in Banja Luka on Sunday ( December 11th ) , and were optimistic about resolving the issue .
Results of these and other reforms have been substantial .
" Turkey 's main foreign policy has been zero problems with neighbours , " explained Turkey @-@ Afghan relations expert Salih Dogan of the Ankara @-@ based think tank USAK .
The government is still in the process of returning property to its pre @-@ communist owners , and disputes over ownership can arise .
According to the Alliance 's secretary general , Jaap de Hoop Scheffer , they determined that the political and military conditions are right for a move towards a gradual adjustment ... of KFOR 's force posture to what we call in our jargon a deterrent presence .
He mentioned plans to expand the business with a new factory in Ludbreg , in Croatia 's north , turning the business into a regional and European hub .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 20 / 12 / 10
For instance , one of the DOS pre @-@ election promises was adoption of a new constitution .
She believes , however , that the nine months he spent hiding cannot be compared to what they endured during their nine years in jail .
Turkey 's Gul : united BiH key to stability in Balkans
Praising EUFOR for its " decisive progress " towards achieving its mandate and a significant contribution to stability and security in BiH , the foreign ministers agreed to expand the agency 's work to include training of the country 's security forces .
Albania and Croatia are on track to join NATO by April , the foreign ministers of the 26 @-@ nation Alliance said at the end of a two @-@ day meeting in Brussels on Wednesday ( December 3rd ) .
Speaking at another discussion days later , Hristo Kazandzhiev from the Bulgarian Energy Forum said the biggest effect would be heightened competition that would force companies to lower their prices to maintain their market share .
Discussions will focus on bilateral issues , problems in the region and EU integration .
Romania 's Communication Ministry has allocated up to 300m euros for investment projects , Minister Valerian Vreme announced .
Belgrade seemed equally sceptical .
Athens has also threatened to keep Macedonia from moving closer to EU membership until the name dispute is resolved .
The newspaper reported that per capita income fell to $ 13,500 from $ 15,000 in 2007 .
It is up to the BiH Council of Ministers to guide it though the parliamentary process .
The EU executive arm voiced particular concern about the continuing nationalist rhetoric in BiH and the deteriorating political situation in the country , which " urgently needs to speed up key reforms . "
Ulemek 's deputy in the Red Berets , Zvezdan Jovanovic , was convicted on Wednesday of shooting Djindjic , and also received a 40 @-@ year sentence .
The aim of the initiative is to end the widespread discrimination against Europe 's biggest ethnic minority , numbering between 10 million and 12 million people .
Milo Djukanovic ( left ) , Montenegro 's leader , toasts with parliament speaker Ranko Krivokapic after he was elected to serve another term as prime minister on February 29th . [ Getty Images ]
Protesters call for the government to resign , during a demonstration in freezing temperatures in Bucharest on Sunday ( February 5th ) .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 24 / 12 / 08
Former Energy Minister Pajtim Bello says the difficult energy situation Albania has experienced for the last 20 years is a consequence of bad management .
The ministry of culture co @-@ ordinated raising the statue to the surface , restoring it and eventually exhibiting it to the public .
The 220m @-@ euro project is being co @-@ financed by EIB , Germany 's KFW promotional fund and the Croatian government .
Thank you , " Heki wrote on the Belgrade @-@ based B92 site Monday .
Protests in Turkey over arrested journalists
Leaders of the two countries have not shown enough interest to establish good neighbourly relations in the past , evidenced by the fact that the Intergovernmental Co @-@ operation Council has not met since 2005 .
In other news Tuesday , Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki told members of the EP 's Foreign Affairs Committee that Skopje is ready to ramp up its dialogue with Greece on all remaining issues .
The purpose of the exercise was to ensure that it reflects the current case law , facts already established by the court and evidence collected over the past eight years .
Turkey , Western Balkan countries make accession progress
As many as 20 police officers from Southeast European countries are attending the three @-@ week course .
By all indications , the INA stock sale has come at an opportune time : savings accounts , foreign capital and general bank funds are experiencing growth .
" Any challenge to the basic features of the Dayton Peace Accords will be considered unacceptable , including unilateral actions aiming at endangering the constitutional order of BiH , " the PIC Steering Board said in a communique .
Macedonia received a 55m @-@ euro investment from Johnson Matthey , a UK auto parts plant .
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" I understand that men occupy women 's places on Fridays because it is a religious duty for them , not for us .
Stamou was among more than 500 Muslims who participated in an open @-@ air prayer for Islam 's Eid al @-@ Adha religious celebration , organised by MAG and held in front of the University of Athens .
He said 40 % of the objections came from Vetevendosje , a grassroots party that opposes international involvement in Kosovo , and which finished third in the December 12th vote .
A total of 24 shorts featuring life in Tirana will be screened at an exhibition in Shanghai later this year , Albanian media reported on Monday ( April 13th ) .
Maric : By reforming the sector , we want to demonstrate that we can do a great deal before joining the EU .
After Hrant Dink : the newspaper at the centre of the story
The Serbian List , which argues that Montenegro should not rush to join NATO , charges that rules were violated because parliament did not endorse the government 's decision .
Stressing that Kosovo is a unique case , Rupel also said that it should not encourage separatist movements in other parts of Europe to seek a similar solution .
The report on Greece noted that -- even though they were rarely enacted -- legal restrictions on free speech were still in force .
" Romania -- explore the Carpathian Garden ! " the new campaign urges visitors .
Azerbaijan , Albania , Kyrgyzstan , Belarus , Senegal , Burkina Faso , Botswana , Colombia , the Dominican Republic and Egypt were the top ten reformers , according to the sixth annual Doing Business report by the International Finance Corporation ( IFC ) and the Bank .
The resolution further urged Ankara to support the ongoing talks on ending the more than 35 @-@ year @-@ old division of Cyprus and contribute " in concrete terms " to the effort of reaching a comprehensive solution .
" Like Islamist feminists in other countries , Turkey 's pious feminists argue that the Koran and Hadith were written for a certain time and place and they can 't think that Allah would mean for men and women to be treated unequally or women to be treated unjustly , since they are equal before God , " according to White .
The court ruled that planning an honour killing falls under " freedom of thought . "
The fact that the government 's position on Kosovo 's final status is not in the draft was also criticised .
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her Balkan tour on Wednesday ( October 13th ) in Kosovo , where she urged both Pristina and Belgrade to engage in dialogue to resolve their remaining issues .
Some media reported the police have found undetonated explosives there , suggesting a connection between the Oslo bombing and the killing spree are highly possible , a version that investigators are working on .
Upon joining the EU and leaving the Central Europe Free Trade Agreement ( CEFTA ) -- the Central and Southeast European common market of non @-@ EU countries preparing for EU membership -- Croatia 's products will become more expensive in the region , while the local , traditionally known brands may be easily overcome by a free market competition of cheaper brands .
Durgun suggests the governing Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) take the initiative and mediate dialogue between the Assad regime and the people , instead of offering just " friendly advising . "
In other Group G matches , Bulgaria defeated Belarus , 2 @-@ 0 , in Minsk , and Romania beat Slovenia , 2 @-@ 1 , in Celje .
Summer Promenade , a cultural festival , started in Pristina on Friday ( July 27th ) .
Studies suggest that as many as 54.2 % of women in Serbia have experienced some form of violence within the family , and in 90 % of these cases the perpetrator was a man .
Gul also announced that the countries have agreed to develop a joint political consultation mechanism to boost relations , co @-@ operation and dialogue .
Gordana Tomic , 31 , from Banja Luka tells SETimes that she 's not interested in the film at all .
Belgrade says essential autonomy is all it can offer .
By HK Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 25 / 01 / 10
Business : Albanian banking a success in 2006
Right now , 2,000 people in Belgrade use some form of assistance provided by the Gerontology Centre of Belgrade , and 862 people are waiting for that help , says centre manager Simo Pesin .
I will represent the Republic and protect its unity . "
By Klaudija Lutovska for South European Times in Bitola -- 13 / 12 / 11
These account for a whopping 50 % of fuel prices in Serbia , experts say .
ICPD Executive Secretary Philip Weller said that the possible spread of pollution into the Danube is unlikely to have a critical impact on the countries further downstream .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 01 / 02 / 10
In Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , the Croatian Cultural Society " Napredak " ( Progress ) is again the organiser of the Christmas Days in Sarajevo , a month @-@ long series of events .
" This is not something [ Beyoglu District Mayor ] Ahmet Misbah can do on his own , " Karasu argued , blaming the municipality for their approach .
Gendarmes escort unidentified defendants into Istanbul 's criminal court . [ Reuters ]
Gul said Turkish companies are interested in investing in projects in Serbia , including Corridor 10 .
" I am telling the full truth and only the truth , " he told AP .
The effort to sell Alliance membership to his countrymen may not necessarily be an exercise in Sisyphean futility because of that fact .
At a press conference in Sarajevo , Dragan Lukac , deputy director of the SIPA , disputed the accuracy of some international reports alleging links between the arms @-@ trafficking rackets and al @-@ Qaeda .
Pushing for a continuation of the division of the island along ethnic lines , the UBP has suggested that a two @-@ state model is the only basis for a solution .
The Macedonian government however , wanted to take IT use a step further , to enable all citizens to participate in facilitating decisions through " Day for Ideas , " initiate public debates , have two @-@ way interaction on the various ministries ' web portals and the government web portal itself , as well as via social media through the profiles of elected representatives .
" International arrest warrants have been issued for 42 fugitives , who are sought for aggravated theft , robbery , premeditated murder and fraud , " police spokesperson Ivo Kotevski told SETimes .
US Ambassador Mary Warlick , meanwhile , said American investors are interested in the sector , but that going forward will require amendments to certain regulations -- mostly involving electricity purchasing and connections to the power grid .
MARRI 's importance for the region consists in getting the legislation in its member countries closer to the EU legislation , maintaining stability in the region , exchanging experiences in these areas , creating a pan @-@ regional system for the management of population movement and borders , and providing full support for implementing national projects without discrimination and without altering fundamental human and economic rights .
" This strategy is organised around a single , unifying principle : to build , balance and integrate the tools of American power to combat transnational organised crime , " US President Barack Obama announced on Monday ( July 25th ) . [ Reuters ]
We didn 't fly 8,000km and our companies didn 't pay a lot of money so we could attend only what everybody could see from Belgrade .
" Corruption remains a serious problem .
The Paris symbol undergoes repainting by hand every seven years .
Bilateral trade with the United States , however , has not kept pace with the trend .
In addition , there is a national parliament and government , and a tripartite presidency , whose members represent the three main ethnic groups .
Throughout its tumultuous history , even after the departure of the Turks , Bosnia would be ruled by many states , and various ideologies would refract across its territory .
Few imagined Kosovo would be the destination of choice .
In Croatia , for instance , a study by the national health institute found 38 % of male teenagers consume alcohol regularly , as do 16 % of females .
Macedonia 's progress in building a civil society and guaranteeing minority rights has not gone unnoticed by international organisations , whose reports in recent years have taken on a noticeably warmer tone .
The operator 's tariffs are 51 % lower than the average in the country .
When they walked into the courtroom , friends , family and supporters applauded .
He urged Kosovo leaders to be as prepared as they can , because the process of determining the province 's future must be concluded this year .
Sport and Youth Minister Snezana Samardzic @-@ Markovic and Belgrade Mayor Dragan Djilas formally opened the race .
Macedonian troops are well trained and prepared to take part in missions abroad , NATO Commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples Admiral Mark Fitzgerald said on March 16th while visiting the country .
" Macedonia continues on the path of Euro @-@ Atlantic integration by leading a responsible foreign and domestic policy , " he said .
Eleven years since the fall of the Milosevic regime , even the biggest media outlets in Serbia still cater to the ruling elite , claims Serbia 's Anti @-@ Corruption Council President Verica Barac .
If the appeal is rejected , Tuesday 's judgment will enter into force immediately .
Although the demonstrations were largely peaceful , several incidents occurred around February 17th .
The reactor will be used at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant , 100km to the west , whose first four Soviet @-@ era reactors were shut down by the time Bulgaria joined the EU in January 2007 due to safety concerns .
The ministry attempted to explain his wording as a faux pas and invited the five NGOs to sit down for " an honest exchange of opinions . "
" This [ practice ] has its origins centuries back when men were supposed to earn money , so this is why there is the belief that men should lead , " he said .
The recent independence referendum in Montenegro was a welcome harbinger for the future .
The PUPS has five and United Serbia has three of the bloc 's 20 seats .
Forensic experts inspect damaged UN vehicles after an explosion in Pristina . [ Getty Images ]
He told the Beta news agency afterwards he had not expected to win .
While many have described the project as an important milestone , it has also engendered criticism and controversy .
Amid the political turmoil -- which included a brief stint by ultranationalist Tomislav Nikolic as parliament speaker -- foreign investment dropped sharply and is expected to be well below last year 's figure of 3 billion euros .
Every country that has successfully completed the transition to the free market has been engaged in a race -- how quickly after the disruptions and sacrifices that come in the wake of economic reforms can you deliver the benefits of those same reforms to citizens .
Sandzak @-@ based Radio Sto Plus editor Ishak Slezovic does not believe disputes in Sandzak can endanger the stability of Serbia , but says that minor conflicts within rival options among the Bosniaks may occur .
Gruevski 's government has very strong popular support , he noted .
Many young people are also leaving their home countries to get a good education , find an adequately paid job and embark on a career .
BiH Catholic Church head delivers Easter message , sounds alarm
Mick Jagger and his band mates did not hide how impressed they were with the venue , the coast and the town 's magnificent Hotel Splendid .
Cohu was part of the NGO network that organised the December demonstrations in Pristina against the UN 's six @-@ point plan .
" There is a significant Balkan community in Turkey .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -14 / 11 / 11
The car 's prospects reached their apex in the mid @-@ 1980s , when 147,000 units were marketed in the United States .
Victor Ponta ( right ) beat out Mircea Geoana to become the leader of PSD . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
Results showed a lack of outright victories in the first round , particularly in most major cities .
One of the many success stories is the travel agency Globus Travel , a participant in the self @-@ government project , supported by the UNDP .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha was in London on Wednesday ( October 17th ) and met with British Foreign Affairs Secretary David Miliband .
" This is not a New Deal .
At the weekend , police removed hunger striking miners from the chrome mine in Bulqiza , Albania .
Production is expected to begin by 2010 .
Josip Petin , a veteran Bjelovar farmer , has watched the traditional way of life go sour .
Turkey 's accession talks are widely expected to take another ten years to complete .
Despite his very difficult childhood in orphanages , Stoyanov not only finished school , but is due to complete his academic studies within months .
That is largely due to Turkey 's sluggish reform progress and its refusal to open its ports and airports to traffic from EU @-@ member Cyprus , as a result of which eight of the negotiation chapters remain frozen .
The centre will be equipped with a database and monitoring system that can provide real @-@ time information about crisis regions .
While Karadzic 's whereabouts are unknown , Mladic is widely believed to be hiding in Serbia .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 28 / 11 / 11
In accordance with a previous agreement , the Bosniak bloc in power should be formed by the SDA and Party for BiH ( SBiH ) , while the Serbian bloc should consist of the SNSD and PDP .
" However , you would prefer to restructure within the eurozone and not outside , " she cautioned .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 12 / 01 / 10
By Aaron Stein for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 20 / 06 / 11
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa says a mutually acceptable solution can be found . [ Getty Images ]
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 02 / 03 / 12
While the government projects the global crisis will not influence economic growth in the next year , the IMF foresees a slowdown .
Talks focused on Montenegro 's goals of membership in the EU and NATO .
Kostunica , whose party was third in the January elections , insisted however that outgoing Interior Minister Dragan Jocic , BIA head Rade Bulatovic and Minister for Capital Investments Velimir Ilic retain their posts .
According to sources , 40,000 U2 fans travelled from abroad for the concert , filling hotels and packing cafes .
The Turkish presence became visible in Kosovo after 1389 , when the Turkish ( Ottoman ) and Serbian armies fought the battle of Kosovo , opening the way for the Ottoman conquest of the Balkans .
" I 'm convinced that ... some exceptionally influential countries ... will be on Serbia 's side . "
In addition , Turkey , Japan , Pakistan , the US and Norway announced investments for Srebrenica 's development , social issues and land mine removal .
He added that for him , the co @-@ existence of Balkan peoples should not be an issue at all , since it is all about politics .
A visit by the US deputy secretary of state highlights improved ties , despite the lingering issue of Kosovo 's independence .
" Neither in the past nor now could one deny that Thessaloniki is a birthplace of ours and the alphabet of all Slavic peoples rooted in the language of its citizens back then , " it said .
The woman was able to rebuild her life , Egro said .
" Lagumdzija and Komsic have ruined the SDP by turning it into a hostage of personal political desires .
" Serbia knows what it is like to be at war with the whole world .
Serious problems can be expected if Kosovo becomes isolated from its Schengen neighbours , analysts say .
Local commentators are linking the arrest with del Ponte 's arrival in Belgrade next week and the hoped @-@ for resumption of Stabilisation and Association Agreement talks with the EU .
Also in diplomatic news : Russia reiterates its support for Serbia 's position on Kosovo .
The lack of crucial reforms , including police reform , in Bosnia and Herzegovina was targeted by the report . [ Getty Images ]
" If Kosovo citizens submit cases to the court as citizens of Serbia or any other country , Kosovo cannot implement the decisions , " Pristina lawyer Bahtir Jashairi told SETimes .
Parents ' House opened in the Serbian capital as part of the Belgrade Institute for the Mother and Child on February 4th .
The Roma are Europe 's most numerous minority , 12 million strong , concentrated primarily in Romania , Bulgaria , Hungary , Spain and Turkey .
Only 15,600 minority returns have been registered -- out of the estimated 250,000 ethnic Serbs , Roma and others who left the province after the withdrawal of Serbian forces in 1999 .
In return , Turkey assumed the defence of the southeastern part of NATO against the soft underbelly of the Soviets , " says Retired Lieutenant General Şadi Erguvenc , who served as a Turkish military representative to NATO .
Kosovo analyst Seb Bytyci heading the Pristina @-@ based Balkan Policy Institute echoed Tirana 's arguments .
" This act is illegal , harmful and serves only the interests of those who work against the partnership between Europe and ( the United States of ) America , " the ministry 's spokeswoman Vessela Tcherneva said in a statement on November 29th .
Reaching Out founder Iana Matei . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
" You must have strong willpower for such a fast .
Some ... received funds from foreign supporters and opened their own media ; others are employed in domestic media .
It was one of the few European countries to improve its score compared to the previous year .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 17 / 08 / 09
In these early days of the new year , the price of basics such as bread , sugar , oil , fruit , telephone and utility services all went up , as did cigarette prices .
" Unfortunately , last Saturday we saw an example of how things should not go , " the NATO chief said .
But municipality of Pristina spokesman Muhamet Gashi disagrees .
" It affirms that the citizens of the United States and BiH share a common belief , and are ready to work on respect and development of human rights for all , and thus bring reconciliation among them , " Moon said .
Turkey 's growing economy tells half the story
With more than 90 % of Kosovo made up of Albanians , the minority Serb , Roma , Ashkali , Gorani , Egyptian , Turk and Bosniak communities are given tremendous influence in all sectors .
Serbian President Boris Tadic visited Ankara the day after the final round of talks on the future status of Kosovo .
Bulgarian environmentalists and human rights activists are planning to stage demonstrations during Russian President Vladimir Putin 's two @-@ day official visit to Sofia , beginning January 17th .
" The threat of land @-@ attack cruise missiles is also growing and is much more demanding than that of defending against aircraft , " he said .
After the ICO closes and EULEX reduces its presence , he says , " Kosovo will miss what it has been missing so far : accountability and responsibility of the leadership ... [ leading to ] evident failures , which in a way or another , have been covered by the foreigners , " Beqaj told SETimes .
" I think that those events combined with some of the other fragilities in the nature of the recovery has pushed us into a new danger zone .
People throughout the Balkans , he said , should follow a policy of respect for different identities and national interests if any progress is to be made .
Ziraat Bank is also set to open another branch in the northern town of Komotini .
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Gallucci said the International community likely would not assist Pristina to prevent elections in the north , with the fear of causing a new crisis there .
Business : Central banks agree on co @-@ operation
The judiciary must work independently , free from interference .
" I am not a politician , but I have exercised economic policy in Greece and Europe . "
" The situation of the economy is explosive .
Three binding bids were submitted for the Bosnia and Herzegovina government 's 88 % stake in exporter Aluminij Mostar .
Grabar @-@ Kitarovic met with other foreign ministers , including her US counterpart , Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice .
" The terrorist organisation mentioned in the indictment is not a separatist or ideological organisation in the classic sense , " Engin said .
Milososki said Skopje will propose an initiative on avoiding double taxation with Greece , as well as raising the level of existing liaison offices to embassies in Skopje and Athens and the opening of a new border crossing .
The AKR says photos of the PDK candidate were visible in some cars , violating election laws .
In March , a larger operation took place in Sarajevo and in Bugojno .
The thawing Danube is triggering flood dangers for most of the region . [ Reuters ]
As the Kurdish political party 's parliamentary boycott continues , an announcement of " democratic autonomy " for Turkey 's Kurds brings even more urgency to the issue .
They also renewed an agreement on mutual investment protection .
The State Department report assesses whether each country is a source , transit or destination country for human trafficking .
The Bulgarian firm Fadata , which provides software and solutions for the insurance industry , plans to establish a regional customer support centre in Sofia .
The military is viewed as the main defender of secular rule , a role it has played since the death in 1938 of the nation 's founder and former army officer , Mustfa Kemal Ataturk .
As hundreds of people of all ages gather at the centre of Belgrade to trade stickers for their South Africa 2010 World Cup albums , a player 's value is not always proportional to his fame .
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Among the SEE countries , it was highest in Macedonia at 0.5 % , Bulgaria at 0.49 % and Albania , with 0.45 % .
In Turkish , " bal " means honey and " kan " means blood , representing the duality of the country 's divided , but beautiful , heritage .
Next year , up to 100 additional Croatian troops are expected to head to Afghanistan .
Serbia endorsed on Tuesday an energy co @-@ operation deal with Russia , envisioning its inclusion in the South Stream gas pipeline project .
I support the EC proposal to implement this mechanism only in an emergency .
On the other hand , United Serb Ticket worked to leave the impression of a party supported by the Serbian government .
Romanians have had their say about who is their country 's greatest figure , digging deep into the past to choose Stefan cel Mare ( Stephen the Great ) .
Noble Midas 2007 took place in October in Croatia -- unofficially serving as a major test ahead of the final decision on Croatia 's membership in NATO before the April summit in Bucharest .
The Serbian minister 's two @-@ day trip included talks with US senators Richard Lugar and George Voinovich , House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Tom Lantos .
The tale behind the naming of the Balkans factors prominently in her story .
In response , the Italian government enacted a controversial decree on February 20th that contains " urgent measures concerning the public safety and the combating of sexual crimes . "
On November 2nd , 175 border control experts from the other 26 EU nations and the Schengen @-@ associated countries deployed to the Greek @-@ Turkish land frontier in the region of Orestiada and neighbouring areas as part of operation RABIT 2010 .
Nine Libyan officers charged with torturing the medics were acquitted in June 2005 .
He blamed journalists for misreporting his words .
" Turkey has been an extraordinary example [ of ] the coexistence of democracy , modernity , secularism and Islam , " answered Clinton .
Another problem is that Roma children often drop out of school early .
" This is unacceptable .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 01 / 12 / 09
Despite beating out their Western neighbours on modern reforms like women 's voting rights , Turkish reforms " paid no attention to what went on behind closed doors , " says Jenny White , author of Islamist Mobilization in Turkey .
" There is a clear expression that the haircuts for Greece were an exception and will remain one case . " With the details on the other specific measures yet to become clear , he expressed reservations on the sanctions ' idea .
" These reforms are needed for their own sake , " the AP quoted her as saying .
Children play on the edge of a Roma settlement in the Sarajevo suburb of Butmir . [ Getty Images ]
She added another gold and one more silver medal to her collection in Turin .
The growing Chinese interest is related to the economic crisis in several states .
Montenegrin judiciary under fire
He assured counterpart Traian Basescu that the friendship between the two peoples will endure long into the future .
EC : steady but uneven progress in the region
Greece banker to head coalition government
No magic tricks are possible as some cultural prejudices will be inevitable , however unfortunate , in the present media landscape in Europe .
The crew also spent a few days in the Knin area , the region that was under Gotovina 's command during Operation Storm .
" This [ marathon ] is the only Olympic sport that has a toponym , and the only one linked with a famous ancient battle that symbolises the fight for liberty and democracy .
Sejdiu also met with ambassadors of countries that haven 't recognised Kosovo , including Qatar , Ghana , Saudi Arabia , Pakistan and Egypt .
More than half of Bulgaria 's commercial banks went bankrupt .
The preferences will allow duty @-@ free access of products from the region to the bloc . [ Reuters ]
By September , the commission will call on NGO representatives , civil society , and academia to provide input on the new constitution .
Croatia takes on football hooligans
Only two Southeast European ( SEE ) countries were placed in that group .
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The move is a step towards liberalising the country 's electricity market .
The two states signed an agreement in May to build the facility in the Akkuyu area , near the southern city of Mersin .
Greece said on Wednesday ( August 12th ) it had confiscated nearly half a tonne of cocaine in one of the biggest drug seizures ever recorded in the country .
The festival will take place at the Paphos Castle .
A hidden camera recorded a meeting in a Bucharest cafe between Remes and Muresan , during which Muresan gave Remes an envelope .
After living in solitary confinement for about ten years , the head of the terrorist PKK is getting a new address .
" What has been done is wrong . "
Nobody has the right to separate them , " Vedrana Pinjo @-@ Neuschul , a Bosnian Muslim married to a Jew , wrote .
" The mutual visits to Belgrade and Pristina and the joint topic we focused on played a key role , " he said .
Other local media referenced the reports this week , increasing public pressure on the armed forces .
" The protest is led by unidentified persons who say they stand for ' direct democracy ' , " Philology Faculty Dean Aleksandra Vranes told SETimes .
" If we do not act immediately , then the consequences will be great , with 2010 a difficult year ahead for the economy , " the prime minister said in his speech Wednesday .
The draft legislation would waive penalties for individuals as well as companies , and also provides for re @-@ evaluating property values and re @-@ capitalizing assets .
The Babes @-@ Bolyai University of Cluj @-@ Napoca is the 600th and is included in the ranking for the first time .
Kosovo Serbs have been blocking the border crossings for almost six months . [ Reuters ]
The same day , the suspect was placed in 30 @-@ day custody .
As a result , birth rates are going down , " Bulgarian Academy of Science demography expert Elitsa Dimitrova told SETimes .
The authorities in Ankara , however , have rebuffed such allegations , saying they do not reflect reality .
On October 21st , after six months of public discussion , nearly 363,000 citizens chose among ten candidates who made it to the finals of a show organised by Romania 's state television , TVR .
Social Democratic Party leader Mircea Geoana said Basescu had " won a victory without glory , " since less than 50 % of voters participated in the referendum .
Confusion , concern over unemployment in Macedonia
Diplomatic Diary : Greece , France discuss relationship
That dialogue does not refer to the issues voted on in the northern Kosovo referendum , " Stefanovic told SETimes .
Some fear that the party may use the new constitution as a tool to undermine the separation of state and religion , enshrined in the current charter .
Culture and Sports : Balkan teams win medals at Paralympics
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul ( centre ) attended the conference on international aid for Lebanon on Thursday ( January 25th ) in Paris . [ Getty Images ]
" This cabinet has George Papandreou 's stamp [ of approval ] all over it , he 's utilising all of his close associates and creating a significantly upgraded Maximos Mansion , " veteran Washington correspondent and Kathimerini editor Tim Ellis said on Wednesday , referring to the official residence and primary workplace of the prime minister .
Eventually , the tiny Himalayan kingdom adopted the goal of Gross National Happiness ( GNH ) rather than GNP .
Opponents flagged a supposed planning violation , which has led to the demolition order .
Also this week : Greek Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas visited Bucharest and Sofia , and Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic paid a three @-@ day visit to Cyprus .
The delegations representing Belgrade and Pristina struck an agreement Monday ( November 21st ) on the mutual recognition of university diplomas .
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The Serbian government adopted an action plan Monday ( January 14th ) that details the measures the country 's agencies and institutions will implement in the event Kosovo unilaterally declares independence .
Kosovo 's ethnic Albanian leadership has ruled out any further discussion of status .
It is important that the decision was adopted unanimously by all judges , except the judge from Greece .
Fines range between 150 and 300 euros for individuals and 2,500 to 4,500 euros for businesses .
In this context , one issue discussed among experts and historians is whether the Ottoman Empire was an occupying country in Albania and Kosovo .
Copic was arrested in a police operation code named " Machine , " initiated by an order of the RS Special Prosecutor 's Office .
It 's a place where you can wander for a long time , circling tables , looking for bargains .
One county government in Ungheni argued that the fence hindered fishing and other leisure activities .
Romanians and Bulgarians can work in Belgium but only in regions short of labour .
Meanwhile , Tunc says , judicial reforms will continue in the future , despite the opposition being against it .
But that did not materialise and the economy continued to grow .
Neither is currently employed .
Xavier de Marnhac : I cannot stress enough the fact that the barricades in the north should come down and that there should be permanent and unconditional access for everyone , including EULEX and international organisations .
Blanka Vlasic of Croatia celebrates winning the women 's high jump final Sunday ( March 9th ) during the 12th IAAF World Indoor Championship in Valencia , Spain . [ Getty Images ]
Speaking in Brussels at a news conference for Bulgarian media , he noted that the JRC is currently working with 25 partners in the country , and has employed nearly 80 staff members from the two newest EU member states , Bulgaria and Romania .
The government of the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) was hoping to achieve that goal through intensified diplomatic efforts , involving the United States , Iraq , Iran and Syria , Turkish Interior Minister Besir Atalay said on Friday ( September 24th ) .
Some analysts charge that it helped longtime leader Milo Djukanovic strengthen his hand , at the expense of rivals within the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists ( SPS ) .
This election marks the first time that the president will be elected directly by the people instead of by parliament .
The IMF also revised its budget deficit projections for 2009 -- from the 4.6 % of GDP at the start of the programme to 7.3 % of GDP .
Serbia 's Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac was on hand in Brussels .
Also : a Bulgarian film is short listed for an Academy Award nomination and Turkish Airlines decides to sponsor Manchester United football .
Serbian President Boris Tadic . [ Getty Images ]
They say they lost all hope of ever finding employment , and consequently want to leave Serbia .
A new police unit especially assigned to fight organised crime , which the media dubbed " Croatia 's FBI , " began operations Monday .
According to the depositors , the officials appropriated their savings via privatisation vouchers in the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) and by direct takeover in Republika Srpska .
I understand that your given name is Rober , but your legal name is Murat .
If left unresolved , the quarrel has the potential to disrupt the process of integration .
Still , the Ottoman legacy may provide Turkey a reference point in conducting its foreign policy and overcoming problems of identity .
It did best in infrastructure , placing 35th , down one spot from last year .
Kosovo leaders and international representatives urge Kosovo Serbs to participate in the elections , but Belgrade continues to oppose it .
The growing defence ties also bolster Belgrade 's integration aspirations .
A similar move approved more than a year ago saw the international force of roughly 15,000 soldiers at the time cut to just under 10,000 troops in January .
Among the actors , Relja Popovic won the Heart of Sarajevo for best actor for his role in " Ordinary People . "
This year , the focus was on the fields of energy , trade and industry , transport and telecommunications and education .
Ankara has good reason to be concerned , because lack of an agreement could spell big trouble for Turkey 's EU bid .
According to the study , mobile phones used by healthcare workers are often contaminated and may cause various illnesses .
Ethno tourism takes off in Croatia
While awaiting the arrest of Goran Hadzic , the last of the 161 war crimes suspects from the former Yugoslavia , The Hague tribunal announced late last month that a new body will finish its work when the tribunal 's mandate ends in 2014 .
Greece , Cyprus , Bulgaria get high grades for water quality
At a press conference Wednesday ( November 15th ) , the interior ministry confirmed that the woman is the first person to be granted asylum in Croatia .
The Serbian government adopted a " top secret " action plan on Monday outlining measures to be taken by the country 's institutions should Kosovo adopt a unilateral declaration of independence .
The poster , using the name Sweet Vaize , spoke of having seen police officers smoking on duty , suggesting they would be reluctant to enforce the measure .
Skopje has an audience that fills the halls , proven again by this year 's Jazz Festival , " notes music journalist Kostadin Shurbanovski .
The appointment of a new head of the Serbian Orthodox Church could become a crucial matter for the entire Serbian public , due to the patriarch 's major moral influence in his country .
According to Turkish National Police records , about 900 people , most with connections to the PKK , have been arrested for drug trafficking since 1984 .
Which young Serbian player is the one to watch ?
As the Danube River -- the second longest in Europe -- quickly thaws after more than three weeks of snow and freezing temperatures , the dangers of flooding is a top concern for the Southeast European region .
" I took my three @-@ year old daughter to the exhibition because I 'd like her to share my enthusiasm for Legos ...
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari , who led the talks between Belgrade and Pristina on behalf of the UN for 14 months , proposed a plan in March that would grant Kosovo EU @-@ supervised independence .
Announcing the EC 's decision at a press conference in Brussels on Wednesday , Joaquin Almunia , EU Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs , voiced confidence that it will be supported by the EU heads of state at the June summit .
The most serious sign of dissension came from the Party for Democratic Action ( SDA ) , which accused Silajdzic of " betraying Bosnia for his own interests . "
According to the legislation , at least 6 % of GDP will be set aside for the education sector .
It is in this context , where state pressure has lifted some , but not entirely , that two other specters appear : self @-@ censorship and pressures to conform exerted by the universities themselves .
The facility in Kukuljanovo , near the northern Adriatic city of Rijeka , is located on the roof of the company 's salt processing plant .
He also pledged that Turkey would continue engaging in diplomatic initiatives aimed at helping the countries of the former Yugoslavia overcome their lingering differences .
Marash Kukeli , an agriculture expert , says the budget cuts will be felt .
Meanwhile , opposition leader George Papandreou continued to take a dim view of the current government 's policy .
He also said that the fact neither the BiH government nor war crimes victims ' associations support RECOM , giving Belgrade and Zagreb a monopoly on both the facts @-@ determining process and the reconciliation process .
It will be his first visit to a mosque since becoming Pope , and is being viewed as another effort at reconciliation .
The ruling party has pushed through a constitutional change providing for a direct election of the country 's head of state .
Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov , one of the country 's most popular politicians , recently announced his support for Beronov , describing him as the " least evil . "
Turkey has conducted air raids against PKK terrorists in northern Iraq with the help of US intelligence since December 2007 , and in February it launched an eight @-@ day ground offensive , killing at least 240 militants , according to the Turkish General Staff .
SETimes : What were the steps that were agreed on , and how will they be carried out ?
Six years ago , it was discovered she was buried in an unmarked grave in Switzerland .
Many countries in southeastern Europe face gas shortages almost every winter due to rows between Russia and Ukraine .
For Hikmet Cetin , Turkey 's former foreign affairs minister , " it is unfortunate that the Gaza incident is being driven to [ such ] a dangerous level . "
Inflation has risen to 5.7 % , raising costs in the country significantly .
The minister also suggested that his Finnish and German counterparts have welcomed the new Dutch ideas .
Kosovo Turks find fault with Ahtisaari plan
Experts are determining the lynx 's status via hidden cameras , research and interviews .
However , he adds , all these initiatives serve only as declarations of intention , at least for now .
The Black Sea region is a complicated intersection of societies , cultures and political systems . [ Wikipedia ]
The crisis has also dealt a serious blow to small enterprises , forcing 200,000 firms to shut down in the same period .
Zemun gang member Milos Simovic , arrested in Croatia after years of hiding , said at the trial that he knew who had ordered Djindjic 's murder and who among the politicians had known he would be killed .
Local media are already comparing the Split Fair to the Zagreb Fair , which is the leading fair in Southeast Europe and the 11th largest in the world .
He said he wants to see Macedonia once again become the country with the most forests in the Balkans , relative to its size .
The IMF board of directors approved the third and final review of Croatia 's standby arrangement .
Despite disappointment in Macedonia for failing to receive an invitation to join NATO last week , officials have vowed to keep pursuing membership .
During this decade , the United States has maintained comparatively large external deficits .
Turkey has said that if the Greek Cypriots are allowed to assume the EU presidency in July , without a settlement on the island being reached , Ankara will freeze its relations with the Union .
Young Serbs demonstrated in Belgrade on Monday ( February 11th ) . [ Getty Images ]
But Zagreb has made faster progress than Ankara .
The third Serbia @-@ Turkey business forum was held in Belgrade on Monday ( March 12th ) .
Critics say the changes will mainly benefit businesses and the affluent , have little impact on most Albanians , and punish the poor .
The Armed Forces of BiH have become a state @-@ level success story .
But he also accused the Russian company of having itself failed to pay $ 260m in gas transit fees it owes Minsk .
Ankara began the strikes after a rise in PKK attacks that have claimed more than 40 soldiers ' lives over the past months .
However , formation of the state @-@ level government and that of the other entity , the Federation of BiH , continues to be mired in difficulties .
Turkey has issued its first banking license in ten years .
FIFA 's executive committee rejected Kosovo 's application for membership in the football organisation , local media reported on Saturday ( October 25th ) .
Microsoft 's new operating System Windows 7 will be officially launched in Romania on November 5th after its global premier on Thursday ( October 22nd ) .
Visitors flock to Ohrid 's two dozen medieval churches , admiring the architecture and fresco @-@ painting masterpieces .
Ethnic and musical differences are not obstacles to producing high @-@ quality music , Hassler @-@ Forest added .
The EBRD will organise its annual summit in Croatia in 2010 , and Mirow confirmed its commitment to local projects .
As the EU prepares to debate a possible overhaul , Bulgaria and Romania are watching carefully .
For asylum seekers , the journey typically begins in Macedonia . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
April -- following the secession of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia and Slovenia from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia , Serbia and Montenegro , form the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia .
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RS President Milorad Dodik greets EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton in Banja Luka . [ Reuters ]
The PIC Steering Board , at a meeting on June 18th and 19th , pledged to make this easier , and to provide the envoy with better support .
With the agreements , Albania has enabled its citizens to travel with ID countries to all its non @-@ Schengen zone member countries , while the government announced it will negotiate a possible ID cards travel agreement with EU member countries .
Anti @-@ US sentiment is strong , and glitches in the EU accession process have distanced the country from Europe as well .
After talks with Bulgarian officials Friday , Gazprom 's CEO said the meeting gave a " serious push " to the South Stream gas pipeline project .
The European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction aims to help Balkan countries develop crisis management programmes .
The Armenian government called the vote an important step forward for human rights .
Trial production of new Fiat models is expected to begin by year 's end .
Diego Lopez Garrido , the Spanish secretary of state for European affairs , recently said that accession chapters on education and food safety would likely be opened for Turkey by year 's end .
Association head Teodor Maries is the plaintiff in the CEDO case .
The change follows the break @-@ up of the former federal union between Serbia and Montenegro earlier this year .
According to police , at least 750,000 people took part , while the Istanbul municipal authorities put attendance at 1.2 million .
Serbia is best @-@ known for its sljivovica , or plum brandy , but according to the turnout at a recent gala in the capital , more and more locals are looking for a good glass of wine .
EU security chief Javier Solana ( right ) and Finnish Defence Minister Seppo Kaariainen ( left ) attend a presentation of the Finnish defence industry as part of an informal EU defence ministers ' meeting . [ Getty Images ]
Property in Macedonia is now for sale to foreign nationals . [ Getty Images ]
Tito , after all , went out of his way to recruit third @-@ world nations and controversial leaders have often attended .
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ( right ) shakes hands with Serbian President Boris Tadic in the Kremlin on December 24th . [ Getty Images ]
This rule also applies to Kosovo .
Marty 's report , released in December , dropped a political bombshell in the region by alleging that current Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci -- a former KLA commander -- may have headed a mafia @-@ like network that smuggled weapons , drugs and human organs during and after the Kosovo conflict .
The independents were particularly successful in Zagreb and Split .
Despite vocal opposition from French President Nicolas Sarkozy , the EU appears ready to open additional negotiation chapters with Turkey .
Muslims continue the tradition and celebrate it in an annual feast .
I would have been surprised if the minister had refused the money , " Adrian Barbu , a young doctor from Constanta , told Southeast European Times .
We believe that these fines will act preventively for the society , " Deputy Interior Minister Rafet Elmazi said .
January 21st -- President Rugova dies of lung cancer at his Pristina home to be succeeded the following month by Fatmir Sejdiu .
" The night we heard that NATO bombed MUP was one of the happiest in my life .
The Conservatives , led by the controversial media tycoon and former Securitate informant Dan Voiculescu , had been Tariceanu 's main allies in his political battle with Basescu .
Bulgaria and Russia agreed on Friday ( September 30th ) to postpone by six months a final decision on the construction of a planned 2,000MW nuclear power plant in the town of Belene , on the Danube River .
To avoid misunderstandings , the Macedonian Helsinki Committee should clearly tell the public that it acts as an independent local NGO , not a branch of an international organisation which does not exist anymore , " she told SETimes .
" They put them in prison for nothing , " said demonstrator Ikem Kaykan , 29 .
She points to a poster hanging on a bulletin board that also displays church announcements and service hours .
Branko Borkovic , a prominent Croatian war veteran who participated in the defence of Vukovar , told state television that putting the crimes at Paulin Dvor on the same level as those at Vukovar was " disgusting . "
During the first six months of 2011 , Serbia exported goods to Kosovo worth 140m euros , an increase of 15 % over the same period last year .
" Greece spends on medicines as much as a country with the population of Spain , " Prime Minister George Papandreou said earlier this month .
It was the common citizens who suffered , " Hasimja told SETimes .
It is not yet known if a deadline would be set for the talks , or if the issue will be referred back to the UN afterwards .
ZAGREB , Croatia -- Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor announced on Monday ( November 8th ) that Croatia will not participate in a project to build a second nuclear power plant in Bulgaria .
" The Kosovo market is not only close , but there is a need for many kinds of industrial and food materials , and those we have in abundance , " Skopje transporter Risto Markovski , 52 , told SETimes .
Bulgaria 's healthcare sector underwent a major overhaul in the late 1990s .
Ahmet Hadzipasic , prime minister of the Federation of BiH , congratulated the RS government on the deal .
Opposition MPs claim the government has ceded excessive amounts of Macedonian territory , more than allowed for by law .
But the CPT highlighted a number of shortfalls , including allegations of ill @-@ treatment of detainees and refusal to allow some to contact a lawyer until hours of interrogation ended .
The mandate of the High Representative is set out in Annex 10 .
" At the time when Kosovo media are facing serious challenges , especially after the government 's decision to ban advertising in the media , VAT removal is a great facility for [ the ] media market in Kosovo , which is relatively small , " Mentor Shala , deputy general director for Kosovo Public Broadcast , told SETimes .
New Macedonian government talks up investment , employment
Exasperation and apathy could drive that figure lower or raise it .
Serbian Infrastructure Minister Milutin Mrkonjic opened two sections of the Corridor 10 highway between Horgos and Novi Sad on Sunday ( November 29th ) .
Belgrade hosted an international conference Wednesday ( August 25th ) on modern educational ideas and new @-@ generation textbooks .
Labour and Social Policy Minister Omer Dincer visited Sandzak in late September and said Turkey will donate about 4.7m euros for 15 projects in the region .
" If there is no resolution , Kosovo should declare independence this year . "
The plant , which would have a capacity of as much as 300 megawatts , would serve the Pristina region and allow it to export power to Montenegro and Albania .
That is absolutely irresponsible , " the high representative to BiH said .
Bulgarian scientist Albena Yordanova implanted a human gene into a fly , that specialists believe , could lead to a revolution in the treatment of hereditary polyneuropathy .
The country was hit by spiraling hyperinflation .
Also in the news : Serbian engineers design the first human sternum implant , and Bilkent University scientists develop a new type of DVD .
NATO foreign ministers meeting this week said it is highly important for the EU 's mission in Kosovo to be up and running soon .
Macedonia Connects ' Aleksandar Bilbilov said that lowering the price of internet access was the main factor in boosting usage .
From 2006 to 2008 , there was a huge demand from people in Russia and Great Britain for property on the Montenegrin coast -- but no more .
After about a three @-@ hour drive , I pulled into the village of Dhermi , chock @-@ full of white houses and citrus shrubs .
Will Matthew Nimetz 's latest idea -- Republic of Northern Macedonia -- go the way of its predecessors ?
Worry over PKK , Kurds shape Turkey 's Syria policy
The current situation in Macedonia , the presidential and local elections in the country and the overall situation in Southeast Europe will also be on the agenda .
Ranked 35th three years ago , Bulgaria has been falling steadily since it joined the Union in 2007 .
" After implementing these constitutional changes , further and deeper reforms need to be implemented . "
Every day they repeat that when we join the EU it will all be great .
Macedonia turns to universal health insurance
The process is necessary , he said , " if everyone wants to join the EU , NATO and to have regional stability . "
More advanced courses on computer crime and IT forensics are planned by the end of this year .
The local capital has done a lot , especially with so much coming in from remittances , but Albania 's key industries will need more than that .
The meeting will bring together representatives of the A5 countries -- Montenegro , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia , Albania -- as well as the US . ( RTCG , Mina , Radio Free Europe - 24 / 02 / 11 )
Afterwards , he told the Turkish media he hoped " a new period would start for the Muslims in Sandzak and other parts of Serbia . "
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SETimes : Do you agree with the comments recently issued by High Representative in BiH Miroslav Lajcak that the EU integration process is the solution to the issues related to BiH statehood ?
How are ties with Macedonia ?
Croatia fixes Swiss Franc loans
" The original files were manipulated and there were many mistakes , but it was the fault of the policemen and investigators who handled the case at the initial stage , " he added .
There is a state of depression ... and even indignation . "
" The Marriage of Figaro " directed by Levan Tsuladze and produced by the Macedonian National Theater , was one of three premieres at the Ohrid Summer Festival . [ Klaudija Lutovska / SETimes ]
Indeed , some analysts say Drenica is symptomatic of a much wider problem , encountered throughout Kosovo .
In reply to opposition , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the agreements opened a new window of opportunity , and he hopes this will bring about a solution in Karabagh .
Davitkovski : Yes , they can now register or continue their studies at any European or American university .
The negotiations are expected to close on March 10th with a high @-@ level meeting of Serbian and Kosovo Albanian leaders .
All of my doubts about their [ the Progressive Party 's ] pro @-@ European orientation are confirmed , " Dereta said .
Poor construction and infrastructure make Turkey vulnerable to earthquakes . [ Reuters ]
Although about 38m euros will fund improvements in education this year , the government " still cannot guarantee that Kosovo students have the necessary means to compete in the global economy , " he said .
Visitors can view 88 works by Andy Warhol , Roy Lichtenstein , Robert Rauschenberg , James Rosenquist , Tom Wesselman and John Chamberlain .
" In the current circumstances , it 's difficult to have an ombudsperson with a bigger effect [ given ] that it has only recommendation authority , not mandatory , " Behxhet Shala , head of the Council for Defence of Human Rights and Freedoms , told SETimes .
It more than doubled in the January @-@ March period , surging to an all time high $ 29.6 billion .
Professor Dejan Eric , director of the Institute of Economic Sciences , told SETimes there are two important issues regarding the public debt .
" SMEs comprise well over half the GDP and are key to Macedonia 's economic development and stability , " Natasha Petkova of the PSM Foundation told SETimes .
Why are everyday goods becoming so expensive ?
The EU currently imports much of its gas from Russia . [ File ]
But recent escalation over oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean has added yet another piece to this complicated puzzle , as well as another incentive to find a solution .
But EULEX insists there is nothing political behind the deal .
" Turkey provides an intercultural bridge , preventing polarisation and demonstrating that Islam and democracy can co @-@ exist , " Turkish chief negotiator Egemen Bagis said . [ Getty Images ]
The state holds 80 % stake in Telekom Srbija , while Greece 's OTE owns the remaining 20 % .
Countries aspiring to membership should take a close look at what Croatia has accomplished , Rehn suggested .
Another , Kukesi Airport in the northeast , is under construction .
Archaeologists found many artefacts , including more than 30 Illyrian boats fully laden with Roman amphorae . [ University of Mostar ]
The report should be seen as the final wake @-@ up call , she said .
According to plans , a 900km @-@ long offshore segment will link the Black Sea ports of Novorosiysk in Russia and Varna in Bulgaria , where the pipeline will split into two branches -- a northwestern one ending in Austria and a southwestern going to Greece and Italy .
" The government will continue an uninterrupted fight against all smuggling and anybody that tries to damage the [ Albanian ] economy , " Deputy Minister of Finance Alfred Rushaj said .
US officials believe it was probably a protester , as all embassy staff have been accounted for .
Safe houses for victims of human trafficking already exist in several Serbian cities , but Belgrade is just acquiring its first , which will provide emergency accommodations .
The campaign has been one of the most expensive in Croatia 's history .
But the plan is fiercely opposed by Russia , which fears it would undermine the deterrence value of its own military force .
In a party meeting called on Monday , the PSD decided to replace Oprea .
" I will propose that Mr Morar become either a high representative for the justice ministry at the European Commission or number two at the DNA , " he told reporters .
It also removed the scientist 's picture from the cover .
According to the AFP , the EU interior ministers received on Thursday a report by the bloc 's anti @-@ terrorism co @-@ ordinator , Gilles de Kerchove , which noted that " terror inspired by al @-@ Qaeda remains the greatest threat " to the Union .
Serbian media quoted Djindjic 's widow , Ruzica , as voicing hope Monday that her husband 's assassins receive the harshest punishment the law allows .
New technical talks between Belgrade and Pristina are expected to start after the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) issues its advisory opinion Thursday ( July 22nd ) on the legality of Kosovo 's independence .
Other Southeast European countries hoping to join the EU should also continue implementing the required reforms , despite the financial and economic crisis , Rehn stressed .
The library , meanwhile , was re @-@ opened with the assistance of the BiH Federation government and the Sarajevo City Library .
Sarkozy will travel to Dublin on July 11th to learn firsthand the reasons behind the Irish rejection of the document , which provides for critical institutional reforms to make the expanding Union more efficient .
We succeeded in better valuing the labour and the intricate complexities involved in their efforts to create art .
Macedonia , Serbia and BiH are regarded as major transit areas ; Turkey is key as a distribution point ; and Greece , Bulgaria and Romania are a gateway to Europe .
More than 47 % of eligible voters turned out on Sunday . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
SETimes : You have also objected to the census on ethnic and religious basis .
" This risk is highlighted in almost all internal bank reports , the IMF and in officials ' speeches .
Earnings in July 2008 -- 1,110 euros . "
After the war , the Yugoslav intelligence took the documents from her and no one knew anything about her for a long time .
According to him , it could be held in March or April , once the RS Law on Referendum is changed .
" I expect the coming period to be used for discussions on potential resolutions and for the finding of a resolution that will satisfy all the sides that have an interest in Kosovo , " Tadic said .
The finance ministers of Croatia and Bulgaria , Ivan Suker and Plamen Oresharski , and Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavreski spoke about the reforms that placed them among the top ten in the world last year .
The EU and NATO pledged Monday ( February 26th ) to work as a team in ensuring security in Kosovo after its future status is resolved .
Similarly , the amount of illegal drugs seized by police dropped considerably -- plunging from 1,018kg in 2005 to just 169kg in 2007 .
Italy is also showing a decrease , due to a migrant re @-@ admittance protocol with Libya and Morocco , " former IMEPO head Alexandros Zavos told SETimes .
The amendments " would remove all elements of international supervision from the constitution , to ensure it reflects CSP principles of enduring centrality to Kosovo . "
The work of parliament can 't be left because of somebody 's criminal activities , even if it is a media outlet , " Institute of Democracy analyst Vladimir Bozinovski told SETimes .
Analysts in Kosovo say the agreement will ease the crisis at the border until a long @-@ term solution is reached in September .
Belgrade is encouraging the boycott , insisting a credible process can only be led by UN agencies , not by the government in Pristina . ( TV 21 , Klan Kosova , Kohavision - 04 / 04 / 11 )
Nearly 20 government officials have been arrested in the last two months , mainly over procurement irregularities .
The Serbian leadership decided to apply after being strongly encouraged by diplomats from Sweden as well as Spain -- which is next in line to preside over the EU -- even though the EU has not yet begun to ratify the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Serbia .
One of the most important steps is to take Turkey as a serious counterpart , he said , citing the importance of the country 's EU perspective .
Colakoglu and others now hope projects like the Balkan Express can help secure future harmony in the region .
A dozen international jazz groups will play over the four @-@ day event , which will wrap up with the Belgrade Dixieland Orchestra on September 3rd .
" Unlike Egypt and others , in Syria there is no power that will rule the country in the interim period .
Therefore , a decision to close down the OHR " would risk crippling the EU 's ability to apply firm policies toward Bosnia " and would weaken its regional credibility , the study warned .
Hotel owners in Croatia are asking that value added tax ( VAT ) rates on overnight stays be reduced from 10 % to 6 % , the Croatian Hotels ' Association said on Tuesday ( February 12th ) .
He said it will cost tens of millions of euros to clean up the mess .
He added the agreement adds to existing concerns across the region about the assertion of Albanian ethno @-@ national identity . " [ It ] has motivated , in part , the boycott of the census in south Serbia , the abandonment of Macedonia 's census and tensions within Albania over the number of ethnic minorities , likely to provoke further mistrust in neighbouring countries such as Montenegro and Greece . "
The Belgian lawyer , nominated by UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon earlier this month , will replace Carla del Ponte on January 1st , becoming the tribunal 's fifth chief prosecutor .
The costs of this economic migration , in terms of human development and public welfare , are incalculable , as governments many times use scarce resources to subsidize the education and specialized training of workers , who then take the potential economic and social spinoffs with them when they depart .
" It is not wise to sell the only telecommunications infrastructure we have , " said Smiljanic .
At the same time , the country remains affordable to budget travellers .
The European Commission 's ( EC ) latest progress report on Croatia , released last month , praised the country 's implementation of reforms .
Do we have to wonder what we missed two years by letting Papandreou govern ? " Aristeros Psaltis asked .
Osmanagic says the three pyramids form an equilateral triangle , with each leg being 2.1km.
The station paid out one month of wages to each employee on Monday ( January 30th ) , but is still almost six months behind .
" Many people are concerned now that the government can just shut down the internet , " he says .
" So many fires breaking out simultaneously in so many parts of the country cannot be a coincidence .
The reduction coincided with US sanctions against Iran 's nuclear programme that targeted foreign suppliers of gasoline and blocked access of banks doing business with Iran to the US financial system .
They also must place a Republic of Serbia border stamp alongside the crossed @-@ out Kosovo stamp .
They discussed peace , stability and the welfare of the South Caucasian region .
Last summer , a member of the file sharing network DC + + was ordered to pay a fine of 3,000 euros in civil damages for illicit file sharing .
It 's a difficult time ; many are unemployed and poor , " says Hyseni .
Serb representatives from RS reacted strongly .
Specifically , KFOR commander Major General Erhard Drews of Germany said Zvonko Veselinovic , 31 , organised the clashes at the Jarinje crossing on September 27th , while his brother Zharko , 36 , led assailants against KFOR in the village of Jagnjenica the following day .
Belgrade , like Moscow , has called for fresh talks on the status issue .
Brammertz , in turn , voiced concern that international judges and prosecutors ' mandates in BiH were not extended , saying extensions are in the interest of the fight against impunity .
It stated that Srdjan Saper , adviser to President Boris Tadic of the ruling Democratic Party , and Dragan Djilas , vice president of the party , own the most powerful PR agencies -- McCann Erickson , Multikom and Direct media .
He also met with President Shimon Peres .
Repayment will occur over the next 20 years with a five @-@ year gratis period , Finance Minister Trajko Slavevski announced on Monday ( July 21st ) .
Last week 's arrest of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic is an " important step " that opens the door for the entire region 's further progress towards the achievement of that goal , the NATO chief said following talks with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov .
However , representatives of the DS and G17 Plus , the parties that will form the new government in Belgrade , did not attend the session .
The country does not have a large enough budget to meet the government 's stated goal -- 20 % of energy from renewable sources by 2020 , compared to the current 12 % -- on its own .
" Countries that have or are going to establish national platforms ( NPs ) for disaster reduction are reporting significant and ongoing success in addressing cross cutting risk reduction issues -- more than double compared to those countries without NPs . "
" I would go to war and let whatever happens happen .
On the very first day , sixteen children and concerned parents dialled up the number -- 0800 / 200201 .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 22 / 09 / 11
Supporters of the conservative New Democracy party celebrate in Athens late Sunday ( September 16th ) after their party 's victory in the general elections . [ Getty Images ]
Demonstrators kicked his car and tore the Swedish flag off the vehicle , keeping him blockaded for some 15 minutes .
Fitch Ratings on April 30th affirmed Bulgaria 's long @-@ term foreign currency debt at BBB- and local currency debt at BBB .
Bursa , Turkey will host the fourth edition of the Bursa International Silk Road Film Festival from November 14th through November 22nd , screening almost 140 movies from 45 countries worldwide .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Slovenia will continue back to Macedonia 's efforts to join the EU and NATO , Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar said on Wednesday ( March 9th ) after meeting with Macedonian counterpart Antonio Milososki in Skopje .
" Surveys show that in some member states , only about 42 % of Roma children complete primary school .
" These groups have been followed for over a year and at the moment they do not represent a great security threat to both countries .
A declaration GERB issued on its first anniversary Monday called for a new " rightist project " and a modern style in politics , committed to fighting corruption and to ensuring law and order for all citizens and at all levels of governance .
Neighbouring Slovenia has put up a roadblock , citing ongoing bilateral disputes -- in particular , the quarrel over Piran Bay .
The first round will be held on Sunday , with a runoff tentatively scheduled for February 3rd .
The centre is comprised of 11 laboratories for research in mechatronics , mechanical and food engineering , chemistry , physics , textiles and genetics .
" Should this evaluation be positive , the Hungarian Presidency will do its utmost to close the negotiations before the end of the presidency 's term , " Gyorkos said .
By Ema Kovac for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 26 / 06 / 09
NATO said an invitation would be offered as soon as it was settled .
" If it does not pull itself together , the European Union risks losing its position as world leader in respect for human rights .
The award celebrated his 13 @-@ minute short movie " Tek Notalik Adam " ( The One Note Man ) , which was made last year .
State Secretary at the Finance Ministry Slobodan Ilic and National Investment Plan Minister Verica Kalanovic will also be relieved of their duties .
Already working with the City of Athens , Kavatza sent 250 servings of food to the city 's homeless shelter on October 17th , the International Day Against Poverty .
Macedonia was named the top business environment in Southeast Europe . [ Reuters ]
The EU agreed last year on a set of rules to reduce CO2 emissions by 20 % of 1990 levels by 2020 and has committed to raise that target to 30 % , provided a global deal is reached .
Police used pepper spray , water cannons and tear gas Saturday against demonstrators marching to protest at two border crossings with Serbia , in Merdar / Merdare and Dheu i Bardhe / Bela Zemlja .
According to AFP , many children who fled Kosovo in recent years joined ones who left their homes in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia in the early 1990s .
The raids initially caused friction with the Kosovo government , which said that it has the mandate to fight corruption and that EULEX should stick to its mandate of mentoring and advising .
" They have changed the profession of the miners , turning them into strikers , " Lula said .
For the new parties the upcoming elections will provide a test of how well they 've promoted their programmes and convinced the electorate that they are the right people for the current situation .
" This is hard to explain to our foreign partners , " Nepochatih added .
" It doesn 't say anywhere NATO membership is a condition for becoming an EU state , but all those who have joined the Union were NATO members first , " Dragisic said .
A Turkish criminal court sentenced Kurdish politician Leyla Zana , the winner of the European Parliament 's ( EP ) Sakharov human rights award in 1995 , to ten years in prison Thursday ( December 4th ) for " committing crimes on behalf of a terrorist group . "
SETimes contributor Ksenija Jurkovic was on the scene and spoke with children attending the event , as well as with the director of one of the festival 's key theatrical productions .
" It is clear that the border is changed significantly , " LDP Vice @-@ President Andrej Zernovski said .
The first virtual 3D shopping centre project in Croatia was presented at a press conference in Zagreb on October 5th .
" We name the candidates that held public office before and were accused of corruption , or did not properly declare goods acquired personally while having access to public funds , " says Petru Macovei of the Civic Initiative for a Clean Parliament .
Kosovo Police General Director Reshat Maliqi ordered the rotation and subsequent suspension of six Kosovo Serb police station commanders late last month .
One of the reasons for this lies in the poor training of the workers .
Serbia and China signed a programme on co @-@ operation in education through 2013 .
If there are people involved in illegality and involved in crime , whether it 's a simple crime or a coup operation , they have to be punished . "
Fierce debate over Kosovo plan
They have been on the run for more than 11 years since they were initially indicted for their alleged involvement in war crimes committed during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH .
I hope they will warm up in the coming days , " French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said in Ankara on Friday ( October 5th ) . [ Getty Images ]
But the crackdown on Kurdish politicians has continued with the additional arrests of 35 members of the BDP on April 25th .
" [ Greece is ] one of the greatest brands never to be branded , " he said .
As the news of terrorist Anwar al @-@ Awlaki 's death reached Turkey , many voiced optimism that this could be the beginning of a serious downfall for Al @-@ Qaeda , and other terrorist organisations .
Opposition Democratic Party of Serbia spokesman Petar Petkovic said Tadic 's visit was the latest in a line that Belgrade is presenting to the public .
The malls were open late to accommodate the crowds .
Leading Greek and foreign scientists and industry experts will discuss a series of issues related to nanosciences , nanotechnologies and research results .
SETimes : Do you believe a positive Ottoman heritage is still influential in the mindset of Montenegrin people in terms of relations with Turkey ?
Turkish President Abdullah Gul ( right ) welcomed Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Istanbul last week . [ Reuters ]
Meanwhile , NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer stressed on Tuesday that the Alliance stands ready to prevent the recurrence of violence in Kosovo .
" You will be heard , you will be seen , you will be watched by the international community . "
The 20 @-@ truck convoy -- which contains humanitarian aid to Kosovo Serbs -- was stopped at the crossing on Tuesday , where EULEX said it would escort the group from Jarinje or have the group enter at the Merdare border crossing , which is under Kosovo government control .
Under prosecution in Turkey for his political views and activities , he received asylum in Sweden where he has resided since .
" The Balkan Route remains a main corridor of heroin trafficking to European countries , " Hamid Ghodse , president of the UN International Narcotics Control Board , told SETimes .
We are in touch with all sides concerned to implement this agreement .
There is considerable concern that anymore delays in the adoption of the Ahtisaari proposal for the monitored independence of Kosovo will provoke a unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo 's leaders .
Mejakic is accused of directly participating in the persecutions of the non @-@ Serb civilians in Prijedor in 1992 .
The Ohrid event sent a strong signal for a united Europe inclusive of all countries in the region , Gul said .
A tournament for young figure skaters begins in Sofia on Thursday ( October 4th ) .
The UN Security Council is weighing a resolution on Syrian unrest , circulated by France and Britain , condemning the Assad government for using force against civilians , though the measure faces stiff resistance from China and Russia .
" The contested recording contains elements of computerised editing ; it 's not either authentic or a copy accurately made after an authentic recording , " Basescu said , presenting the 18 @-@ page conclusion .
" Our relationship is based on lies , " he said .
" The important thing in life is not to triumph but to compete " will be the BiH team 's motto at the 2008 Olympic Games . [ Getty Images ]
Lack of pluralism in content is a big challenge for the market now , despite the relatively high number of media outlets .
Some experts believe the thorny and often esoteric name issue could become the fly in the ointment as far as the region 's European integration is concerned .
But the Netherlands is not the only country preventing the agreement from coming into force -- there are still many countries yet to ratify the agreement .
The youth organisation Revolt says the government should be downsized . [ BiH government ]
" We have to change our ways , and have to start thinking as a team and not as rivals , " he said on April 18th .
She is a committed European and I have no doubts that she will , if needed , be in favour of providing financial assistance to Greece , " the EC president said in an interview with the Financial Times .
Greek archaeologists have completed the first phase of a 3m @-@ euro project to restore the royal palace of King Philip II of Macedon at the archaeological site of Vergina in northern Greece , the ANA @-@ MPA news agency reported on April 5th .
The EC is demanding a fine of 5.3m euros plus an extra 10,000 euros for each day that has passed since May 2005 , when the court issued a decision on recovery of the illegal subsidies .
" I remember Antic well , he was a very good defender who was incredibly persistent , " journalist Branko Vicentijevic told SETimes .
Kosovo Minister of European Integration Vlora Citaku is philosophical about the crisis with the euro and the broader eurozone .
Scientists also discovered other fragments of Byzantine ceramics in the same location .
Albanians , Serbs divided over Turkish role in Kosovo
The latter sees itself as the guardian of Turkey 's secular constitution and has often intervened in politics , including by ousting governments .
The price of bread in Albania has increased by 70 % in the past nine months , affecting mostly those with lower incomes .
Mijailovic explained that the union is asking the government finally to regulate the systematisation of employees in the police , because without it , there can be no salary raise in 2012 .
" The story of technical negotiations is a lure for Serbia , " Vice President of the Council for Kosovo and Metohija Marko Jaksic told SETimes .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou 's cabinet inherited a 2009 budget deficit of 12.7 % of GDP , more than four times the limit for eurozone members .
The recent referendum on constitutional changes was the latest success for the party 's strategy of mingling conservative values with economic liberalism , a renewed drive for EU membership , and an end to the authoritarianism that has periodically undermined civil society .
He said the country now has a major problem in producing beef , breeding cattle and pigs , and consequently must strive to reduce risks .
" We think Albania 's adhesion to the EU is a key factor for stability in the Balkans , " he said , also urging Tirana to strengthen its efforts towards meeting the EU visa liberalisation requirements so that Albanian citizens may travel freely to most of Europe .
They say their salaries are not big , but at least they have not lost their jobs , unlike some of their friends .
On January 12th , Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu told the World Affairs Council in San Francisco that Kosovo has challenges in the north , " where we have more of a concentration of the parallel structures , which are financed from the official Belgrade . "
But in an interview following the cast screening last week , the movie 's scriptwriter Bahadir Ozdener told SETimes it wouldn 't be bad if it did push the countries apart .
Although the political situation in Serbia seems to be stabilising , the economic damage will not be easy to repair .
" Kurds expect that the government has to do something serious , something major , " says Barkey .
The VAT reduction should also make personal computers , computer software and solar panels more accessible for purchase by Macedonians .
We would move this forward because the right for this channel is legitimate and based on the Ahtisaari Plan , " he says .
Austrian writer Peter Handke , known for his pro @-@ Serb views of the 1990s conflict in the former Yugoslavia , published a book dedicated to the Serbs in Kosovo titled The Cuckoo Birds from Velika Hodja .
The government has hinted of introducing a special tax on financial transactions and financial industry , and a possible review of veterans ' pensions .
In a broader interpretation of the law , attorney Igor Isailovic told SETimes that the development bank should be a catalyst of available state funds for various industries .
The festive atmosphere and harmony on both dates is enjoyed by all , including members of the country 's Muslim community .
Only 16 % of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) citizens use the internet , according to a recent study by Gemius Audience , a leading online research agency in Central and Eastern Europe .
Also in diplomatic news : Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac is in the United Kingdom , and Prague supports Albania 's Euro @-@ Atlantic hopes .
" Frankenstein Project " by Hungarian Director Kornel Mundruczo won the best film award at the 24th film festival in the Montenegrin town of Herceg Novi .
After a tender opened three years later , Bulgaria contracted Atomstroyexport to design and build the Belene plant in November 2006 .
Many question if LAOS is along the lines of France 's National Front or the more extreme Ataka in Bulgaria , or merely the latest manifestation of a " rightist @-@ populist " movement -- the likes of which spring up in Europe from mainstream Christian Democrat and conservative party groupings .
According to Turkstat , the official statistics agency , the economy grew by 9.2 % year @-@ on @-@ year in real terms during the fourth quarter of last year - a dramatic spike compared to the revised 5.2 % annual growth during the previous quarter .
High Representative Valentin Inzko intervenes after a locally appointed group in Bosnia and Herzegovina makes no progress .
Only after such a review , Churkin insists , can a vote take place on the final status plan put forward by UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari .
" They don 't need to register their residence .
Many Greek youth acknowledge they have lost hope in prospects at home . [ Reuters ]
By contrast , citizens of Macedonia see the name as crucial to their sense of national identity .
Speaking in the Serbian village of Kladovo , he said Bucharest would back Serbia 's legal challenge , filed at the International Court of Justice , and would also work to unblock Belgrade 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
Superstition holds that the year will be fruitful if it snows on Christmas Day .
The young are our future .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times - 22 / 02 / 07
In its latest report , the ministry found that 11 out of 72 beaches do not meet the standards .
He cited the continuing mutual accusations and lack of co @-@ operation among BiH 's Bosniak , Serb and Croat communities as the reason for delaying EUFOR 's transformation .
He also said Belgrade is reluctant to do anything that would undermine Dodik , whom it regards as a more reliable partner than other alternatives in RS .
Police fired water cannons and teargas last week , detaining more than 500 people .
Romania 's foreign affairs ministry immediately summoned the Hungarian ambassador to explain Semjen 's presence .
Foreigners accounted for 66 % of the country 's guests .
It was a very big challenge because Bulgaria previously was the member of the Warsaw Pact . "
This is a dream come true .
The petition was signed by Nikolaidis and Sreten Ugricic , director of the National Library of Serbia .
There are good grounds for regional co @-@ operation .
The constitutional overhaul being considered by parliament would hold the state responsible for guaranteeing equal rights .
The fourth edition of the Bucharest International Book Fair -- Bookfest 2009 -- was held from Wednesday ( June 17th ) to Sunday , Hotnews reported .
EU Commissioner for Environment Stavros Dimas warned last week that Greece would face " serious problems " if it does not reduce its use of high @-@ polluting fossil fuels such as lignite coal and shift to cleaner energy resources .
He amassed a fortune during the Milosevic era and is now worth an estimated 1 billion euros .
At the crux of the debate is a legal question .
Latvia , the first EU member to ratify Albania 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU , reiterated on Monday ( February 4th ) its support for Albania 's integration in NATO .
Badalan had resisted Atanasiu 's calls for a pullout from Iraq , while Atanasiu demanded the army chief be sacked because he was under investigation in connection with an army supply contract .
Karadzic told the court he was being tried by a " court of NATO " that was out to liquidate him .
Constitutional law professor and former Parliament Speaker Savo Klimovski thinks the lustration is late in coming and appears driven by questionable motives .
Politics taking centre stage in Kosovo
Faruk Logoglu , Turkey 's former ambassador to Washington , said the new US policy towards Iraq -- which has a strong emphasis on unity and the integrity of Iraq -- has created a new climate in ties between the US and Turkey .
" I want to be more pragmatic than political , " he said .
Citizens say they are afraid but also say they remain trustful in interethnic co @-@ existence which has been built for years in Macedonia .
An answer may not be forthcoming , as the election commission said HSS @-@ NHI should submit its appeal to the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Tose died as he had lived -- with a dream for a better world , " Gruevski said .
" The effect of the crime prevention is extremely high , " Hanelli tells SETimes .
For example , a 500m @-@ euro railway system investment planned by China Railroad Construction Corporation is expected to boost travel opportunities .
Stolojan said his cabinet will have two " extremely urgent " missions -- handling the economic situation while also relaunching reforms in vital areas such as healthcare and education .
" Better days are ahead of us and also much work related to signing the SAA , " BiH Prime Minister Nikola Spiric said . [ AFP ]
SETimes correspondent Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi contributed to this report .
" We have difficulty in understanding why the ADL , one of the most important Jewish organisations in the United States , has changed [ its ] stance , " community leaders said in a statement .
With her busty good looks and uninhibited style , Svetla " Ceca " Raznatovic was a role model for thousands of girls who grew up during the 1990s , when the genre peaked .
" On the face of things , these were the best elections , but they were the ugliest ones in reality . " He says state pressure and threats were exercised over Albanians .
SETimes : What is your assessment of the criminal groups in the north ?
It is expected to become operational by the end 2014 .
" We have elaborated and promoted the changes in the law on adoptions , with the very purpose to increase the number of annual adoptions .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 27 / 04 / 10
Earlier this month , a local NGO urged senior clerics with Securitate links not to run for the patriarchal post in a country where the Orthodox Church is still considered the most trustworthy institution .
The First European free @-@ diving championship is being held in Kemer , Turkey through September 6th .
Her comments came more than two years after a similar appeal in July 2005 .
Right @-@ wing parties protested the Vojvodina statute earlier , claiming it left relations between Vojvodina and the central government in Belgrade too loose .
Christofias , 61 , pledged on Sunday to work with the Turkish Cypriots towards a mutually acceptable solution .
By Aaron Stein for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 09 / 08 / 11
Earlier , the IMF asked the government in Albania to reduce its expenditures in order to avoid exposing the country 's financial stability to risk .
" It 's always better to buy than to rent , " Dritan J. , a worker from Albania living in Athens , tells SETimes .
European and US scholars attended the event .
The Galeria is a paper believed to be close to Alexei Petrov , a former national security agent , suspected of involvement in organised crime group and currently under house arrest .
He pointed out , however , that there were certain specific questions Belgrade would have to answer .
It assisted in getting journalists working for The New York Times and The Guardian released after their capture by Libyan government forces .
Steps include cutting insurance funds ' operational costs , tackling undeclared labour , curbing pharmaceutical spending , creating infrastructure for information and citizens ' support , and setting a cap on prescriptions , depending on area of specialisation .
The country also expects to join NATO at the Alliance 's April 2008 summit .
The government also wants to seek other sources of energy .
According to Mustafa , the report 's findings appear to have mostly fallen on deaf ears , with little in the way of reaction coming from authorities in Pristina .
During an official visit to Croatia last month , the first by a German president since the Balkan country gained independence , Koehler praised the political relations between the two nations but also addressed economic problems .
Also in the news : a Macedonian poet receives a Tandem scholarship in literature , and a Greek gymnast wins gold in Milan .
Milososki congratulated Serbia on joining NATO 's Partnership for Peace programme.The two ministers also discussed the Kosovo issue and relations between the Serbian and Macedonian Orthodox Churches .
Those that I lost contact with , I got back in touch with through Facebook .
The exhibition features work by 38 artists from different generations and styles .
This means that the benefits are of a political nature , but for citizens , those of economic nature shall be most notable .
The US Army and the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) sponsored the 71.5m @-@ euro project , dubbed RV144 .
At the ministry [ of defence ] and in the government at large , we are discussing ways to help those factories expand capacity and manufacture to match the demand .
Development has already started and skyscrapers are quickly rising .
It is participating in the elections together with parties they shared an election ticket with in the previous elections , United Serbia and the Party of United Pensioners .
" These suspects are members of terrorist organisations that exploit the religion , " Istanbul police say .
" Thank you , Mr. Biden , for the powerful word you delivered today in Kosovo , " writes Gjakova at Telegrafi .
I think it was completely natural and there was some patriotism as well .
The government has decided to annul taxes on bank savings in 2009 in an effort to encourage citizens to invest their money in banks and not withdraw their current deposits .
Serbian Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic and his team left the working group negotiating an energy agreement with Russia on Thursday , after the government rejected his proposals , aimed at ensuring Serbia 's interests will be protected .
" They want to dissolve us as a nation , " she said .
Milan Lukic enters The Hague tribunal courtroom on Monday ( July 20th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Kraounakis : I always wanted to do musical theatre .
Strati , who has two previous entries in the book , used more than 200,000 corks in the mosaic of a young man playing a guitar , measuring 12.94m wide by 7.1m high .
" What we know is that the FAB partners have to provide a set of information by June this year and in particular how the FAB contributes to doing better than each individual EU state , " he told SETimes .
Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos , who has doubled property and income taxes , just wants to be prime minister even if there is no country to govern since he himself ( helped ) dismantle it . "
The register appeared April 6th on a website set up specifically to publicise the information .
Furor over publishing Hitler 's Mein Kampf divides Albanians
Many opt to stay home , though some prefer to back to their native villages or towns for a family reunion .
It now has a separate facility with its own yard , but the lease expires in May .
" The Ministry of Trade and Industry , which for months has been without a minister , has weakened the authority of Kosovo to receive and lead this important institution , " he said .
An international conference titled " The Electronic Library " was held at the University of Belgrade 's philological department from Thursday ( September 25th ) to Saturday .
Proceeds will be donated to children suffering from leukemia in Kosovo .
Although closely tied to the Socialists , the QSF is an independent structure and its mission is to help boost civic involvement in general .
" Ukraine could be the next target of political pressure by Russia , " the AFP quoted EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn as saying in a speech Wednesday .
Officials in Ljubljana also expressed a positive opinion of this new idea , but Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor said his government is not ready to unblock Croatia 's EU accession negotiations .
While in previous elections these ballots were not counted , they were taken into consideration this time .
The country 's main priorities were summarised in parliament as part of the new government 's mandate .
People should understand that the EU is a space of values and welfare and they deserve to be a part of it -- but we have to make certain efforts as well , " Timofti said during the elections .
Macedonian researchers can use the EU fund for science even though the country is not yet a member of the bloc , EU Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik said .
Dodik , however , said that RS will not abandon the plan and will have an answer should Inzko impose sanctions , but declined to say what the answer would be .
( Various sources -- 10 / 06 / 11 - 13 / 06 / 11 )
The Mission published its latest report on war crimes trials in 2010 .
The Macedonian band " Leb i sol , " one of the most popular groups of the former Yugoslavia , kicked off a big regional tour with a concert in Novi Sad .
Analysts say the tour aims to boost support for his country against the Palestinians ' intention to ask the UN to recognise their independence in the autumn .
" Only together can we establish a European Kosovo , because with these divisions , the world will not let us make progress . "
" We are all aware of this [ principle ] and that is why we are the best , " he said .
Directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu , the movie was Romania 's nomination for a " Best Foreign Film " Academy Award the year of its release .
Most pensioners now make ends meet with difficulty , and if that happens , we will be on the verge of starvation , " Jankovic told SETimes .
Serbia mulls pros and cons of new constitution
He says the canton 's policemen are not paid for the night shift , and that police salaries in the canton are the lowest in the entire FBiH , at only 230 euros per month .
The Podgorica EU delegation says that the census is strictly a statistical issue and suggests that the results will depend on how much of the EU funds will be available for the Montenegro citizens .
However , Serbia will " not use force in any circumstances , " Belgrade @-@ based news agency Beta quoted him as saying .
The Serbian government will seek 4.14 billion euros in financing for the modernisation of its railways , Politika newspaper reported on Thursday ( August 14th ) .
Romania 's Economy Ministry announced on Wednesday ( October 26th ) that it is seeking bids from investment banks to manage the sale of a majority stake in state @-@ owned chemical producer Oltchim SA .
A plan by educational authorities in Sarajevo to introduce religion classes in kindergarten has divided the public -- between those who think it 's a religious right , and those who see it as a threat to multi @-@ ethnicity .
It now stands 71st , up from 79th last year .
But if this strong solidarity and unity against terrorism continues , their plans are turning up blank , " Bal said .
Sculptures by Spanish artist Salvador Dali are on display in Skopje 's Contemporary Art Museum . [ Getty Images ]
County authorities and the CNH have also pledged substantial financial support .
Right after the AKP announcement Monday , Tatlises decided to run as an independent candidate from Sanliurfa .
Whether they celebrate Christmas on December 25th , or on January 7th , for people in the Balkans it is a time to enjoy family life , travel and traditions .
During the day , their tents are visited by journalists and handfuls of supporters .
One exception was visa liberalisation .
Violence broke out Monday after UNMIK police and KFOR troops moved to regain control over the Mitrovica courthouse , which had been taken over Friday by a group of Serb demonstrators .
" It is very important if you want to have close co @-@ operation to understand that the EU is based on principles of solidarity , " Barroso said at the end of the summit Friday , noting that Poland could not be isolated from the rest of the Union .
Serbia 's parliament met late into the evening Saturday ( July 30th ) and finally adopted a draft resolution on the crisis at Kosovo 's northern border .
Brazil finished strong in the men 's competition , beating out 31 national teams .
Kosovo Serbs staged a near @-@ total boycott of the vote .
Last month , the BiH war crimes court handed down its stiffest sentences so far .
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( CBBH ) announced on Monday ( December 3rd ) that it is raising the mandatory reserve requirement for commercial banks from the current 15 % to 18 % , effective January 1st .
" The nuclear agreement with Jordan decreases the risks for Turkey in its region , " said Kaan Dilek , Middle East co @-@ ordinator at the Ankara based Institute of Strategic Thinking .
" It marks the biggest achievement for [ Albanians ' ] freedom and dignity since the Iron Curtain fell down , " agreed Prime Minister Sali Berisha .
A high @-@ level forum held in Pristina gathered Kosovo donors and government officials to discuss macroeconomic policy .
Secondly , a concrete wall will not settle the problems in the respective community .
The list of products Kosovo imports is varied and includes fire @-@ resistant materials , sugar and molasses , wheat , starch , flour , fruits , vegetable oils , cereals , non @-@ alcoholic beverages , animal feed , cement and construction materials .
Baconschi also issued a thinly @-@ masked threat that Romania could insist on the introduction of the CVM for Croatia , which is expected to complete its EU membership talks by the end of June , as a result of the current row over its Schengen bid .
" It 's obviously an important Picasso , and it adds to its prominence that it was given by the artist himself , " said Ellis , who recovered in Serbia two Picassos stolen from a Swiss museum five years ago .
The deal was reached Friday during the two leaders ' first face @-@ to @-@ face talks since Christofias won the February 24th presidential runoff .
Albtelecom accounts for around 90 % of the fixed line market in Albania .
A ceremony marking the event took place in late September .
The answer is the south @-@ central area of mainland Greece in and around Mt Parnassus ; the 2,457m high " home " to the mythical muses .
Former Croatian Prime Minister Ivica Racan died Sunday ( April 29th ) of cancer . [ Getty Images ]
Leaked to the press last week , the Turkish Cypriot proposals are said to include separate rights to sign international agreements and control of Cypriot air space .
The authorities have acknowledged that Albania 's long @-@ term economic growth requires a business environment conducive to export @-@ led private sector growth .
The government expects inflation to fall to 3.5 % in 2009 from an estimated 8.7 % in 2008 .
A feeling has developed among the Albanians that the government favours one ethnic , one cultural and one religious group .
A gate leads into a spacious garden outside the house , which is chock @-@ full of various flowers , plants , herbs , palm , Japanese apple trees and medlar ( musmula ) trees .
The Albanian government said it will seek talks with Turkey 's Calik Enerji concerning a renegotiated agreement on the privatisation of 76 % of Albtelecom .
What is your response ?
" This resolution is not the right response to these historic mass killings , and its passage would do great harm to our relations with a key ally in NATO and in the global war on terror . "
In that respect , Macedonia has met the basic criteria .
Meriç district Governor Halid Yildiz told SETimes that Greece and the EU should opt for another way of tackling the problem by taking into account the critical status of Turkey as a transit country for illegal migrants .
The blockades only eased after Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov met the protesters at the border and told them he will inform the EU of their demands .
Kleon Antoniou , a noted jazz guitarist , says in the clubs where he works almost nightly , there 's so much smoke it resembles an opium den , but that there is no attempt to enforce the ban .
Turkey 's highest court is expected to deliver its ruling regarding the embattled party in four to five weeks .
Do you keep in touch with any of them ?
Greek President Karolos Papoulias and his Italian counterpart , Giorgio Napolitano , inaugurated an exhibition of more than 80 illegally excavated ancient treasures returned from US and European museums and private collections .
Florian Qehaja , executive director of Kosovar Centre for Security Studies ( KCSS ) , told SETimes that the only way to remove Serbian security structures from Kosovo is with the help of the EU .
" The interior ministry is obligated to bring attention to the high risk to property and human lives .
Demonstrators in Sofia on Sunday demanded the reopening of two Soviet @-@ era nuclear reactors in their country .
Croatia 's government abolished the 4 % " crisis " tax on incomes higher than 817 euros as of Monday ( November 1st ) , thus removing the special tax two months ahead of schedule .
The agreement envisions a German 4m @-@ euro grant to boost the Bulgarian economy and employment , professional training , meteorological study and development in the Rhodope Mountains .
Turkish Chief of General Staff General Ilker Basbug harshly criticised the reports at a press conference Wednesday .
The production lines at Zastava 's plant in Kragujevic no longer include the carmaker 's most famous model . [ Getty Images ]
The government claims that only 27 journalists are in jail .
Serbian police also enhanced security at the US Embassy in Belgrade .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and his Greek counterpart , Dora Bakoyannis , met in Athens on December 4th for talks that resulted in agreements on multiple military measures between the two countries .
Two new EU posts could be the key for Turkey 's future with the Union .
The BiH team from the Jelah @-@ Tesanj Sport Fishing Club came in with low expectations , due to a lack of modern fishing equipment .
By Denis Dzidic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 29 / 03 / 07
He is believed to have assumed the leadership following the death of al @-@ Qaeda militant Mehmet Yılmaz in clashes with US forces in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk last year .
" Among the priorities which will be included in the inter @-@ border co @-@ operation programmes with Albania will be the improvement of the infrastructure conditions at the border check @-@ points .
The programme envisioned subsidy for 5,000 cars , but will cover another 5,000 cars after the extension .
" We look to work together on national issues , because problems are pressing and we need dialogue and agreement , " Papandreou said after the meeting .
" They are going from stall to stall looking for the lowest prices .
Troops from Belgium , Slovenia , Ukraine , Austria , Macedonia , Italy and Kosovo participated in the first edition of the event , sponsored by the Ministry of Culture .
" Kosovo is striving to establish its security force , which will serve all its citizens without making ethnic distinctions , " said Sejdiu .
SETimes : Is it realistic to expect that the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) and the EU Force ( EUFOR ) will wrap up their mandates in 2009 ?
According to EU Special Representative Fernando Gentilini , " It is very positive that the Kosovo authorities have consulted us on this .
" Just as we want to bring Serbia close to the EU , [ to ] Kosovo must be open a tangible European perspective . "
The OHR has set March 2nd as the deadline for a police reform agreement .
Albania 's Kejsi Tola brings vocal talent , zeal to Moscow
In 2010 , he says , 81,200 drug operations were carried out by national law enforcement agencies throughout the country , which ended in the arrest of 125,208 individuals for involvement in drug crimes , yielding 12,960kg of confiscated heroin .
The Turkish and Serbian delegations signed economic , infrastructure , technical , social and financial co @-@ operation agreements .
The World Economic Forum 's ( WEF ) latest travel and tourism competitiveness index placed Albania 90th among 133 countries in the world , behind all other SEE nations covered by the report , except Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Bulgaria and Russia have agreed to extend talks over the Belene nuclear plant project another three months , Bulgaria 's Minister of Economy , Energy and Tourism Traycho Traykov announced on Friday ( July 1st ) .
Nearly one @-@ third say they will not vote when elections are held this spring to replace the hybrid government composed of the uneasy once @-@ dominant partners and headed by former European Central Bank ( ECB ) Vice @-@ President Lucas Papademos .
The leading deadbeats are state institutions .
" There is no trust in police or KFOR anymore there , because people who do such acts rarely are arrested and brought to justice .
" The law should instead stipulate certain special rights to utilization of these public goods through concessions , leasing , rent and similar contractual arrangements , " Djurovic said .
The authorities are attempting to protect family violence victims but embedded perceptions about traditional gender roles , war trauma and slow @-@ moving courts contribute to the problem .
The EU exported 32.5 billion euros worth of goods to the Western Balkans in 2008 . [ Getty Images ]
Moreover , even after declaring himself a Serb , Selimovic continued to express a love and longing for BiH .
For athletes , tennis courts and mini soccer fields were built recently --- and if all of that running around has caused you to build up an appetite , the local food is exquisite .
" I must also say that I deeply regret the obstruction by certain politicians in Belgrade in blocking the signature tomorrow , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said in Brussels on Wednesday , announcing the bloc 's decision .
He said he manages to provide everything his family needs , but it 's very difficult .
" When displacement is carried out , the priority concern is the dignity of those who are to be displaced , adequate accommodation , especially if the groups in question have already been exposed to some form of discrimination , " she told SETimes .
The first Afghan @-@ bound BiH military officers will join a Danish contingent serving in NATO 's ISAF operation .
" I doubt they really support anti @-@ ACTA positions , but this is the time of the election campaigns when every adult and vote are valued .
All Southeast European countries , except for Cyprus , fall in a group of more than 110 world nations with serious corruption problems , Transparency International said in an annual survey published on Monday .
Croatia is at the EU 's door and the accession process should be completed by the end of this year or early in 2011 , Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos , whose country holds the EU rotating presidency , said on Wednesday ( June 2nd ) .
Memeti : Our institution noted several cases of torture in the penitentiary @-@ correctional and educationally @-@ correctional institutions , which we investigated and , based on our findings , submitted criminal charges against the perpetrators .
The term " others " covers a large number of ethnic minorities , including the Roma , believed to number up to 70,000 , the country 's largest minority .
He explained that the memorandum accompanying the application " reflects the general societal consensus regarding the European orientation of the Republic of Serbia and her membership in the EU . "
" We wish to avoid a confrontation of states , because that is in nobody 's interest . "
In addition , it is promising to stage peaceful protests should the province secede from Serbia .
He said his country is an example of stability for the Middle East , the Caucasus and the Balkan countries .
From February 5th to the 22nd , 303 people were rescued and evacuated in Serbia .
A landmark initiative to restore religious buildings in Kosovo took a step forward on Monday ( January 29th ) .
Although Belgrade froze military and economic co @-@ operation with Gaddafi 's regime in March , critics say the government 's stance remains ambiguous .
Police are still searching for his brother , Nikolai " The Little Margin " Marinov , who went into hiding following Tsankov 's murder .
" The [ government ] did not close the main roads in time for drivers to avoid getting stuck in the snow , " Augustin Hagiu , president of the Romanian Federation of Transport Operators said . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
Turkish @-@ Armenian ties : a long road ahead
We don 't hear anything positive from the markets , " Dalis , 28 , tells SETimes .
" This means that some 30,000 people join the job market every year with little prospect of employment , " the UN organisation says .
KSF Minister Agim Ceku praised lawmakers for closing a legal gap required to define the basis for such deployments .
In Cyprus , about 50 Greek and Turkish Cypriots protested by wearing masks and white overalls .
The centre is expected to open by the end of 2008 .
Industrial city to become haven for high rollers
As a result of the already started and future infrastructure projects , we expect an average annual growth in construction of 7.5 % and 6 @-@ 8 % in industry , and reduction of unemployment below 25 % .
In a speech to the group , Daniel pledged to bring " a more intense Christian testimony " in Europe , since Romania , with the world 's largest Orthodox Church after Russia , has become a member of the EU .
" Serbia is now one step away from EU candidacy , " Jeremic told the Belgrade media on Friday .
Sanader said the country 's top experts will work on Pukanic 's murder and other unsolved cases .
The parties reportedly agreed on 46 draft bills that should fall under the so @-@ called Badinter Principle , in which some categories of legislation cannot be adopted without first being endorsed by MPs representing ethnic minorities .
" I wish him a speedy recovery and many more victories , " she told SETimes .
Archbishop Stefan said that the church will lobby for " all obstacles standing in the way of the religious classes to be removed . "
The prototype of the bunker was developed in the 1950s .
At the same time , climate change would bring new diseases for people and plants .
" The decision offers an excuse to those who want to protect the unjustified fortunes and want the rule of law to fail in Romania , " Horia Georgescu , secretary @-@ general of the National Agency for Integrity ( ANI ) , empowered to verify the assets of state dignitaries , told SETimes .
The 117km highway between Morine in Albania and Merdare in Serbia is expected to be built within 36 months at a cost to Kosovo of about 700m euros .
Blerim Gjonaj a trader in Pristina told SETimes that he expects to have problems selling Serbian products .
Only 25 % were found to be in favour .
Peer pressure , societal attitudes and lax enforcement of the law contribute to a growing problem in the region .
Serbian Muslims enter Ramadan , divided
The EU 's representative in the international troika that has been mediating talks on Kosovo status voiced pessimism Wednesday ( November 21st ) that a deal will be reached by the time negotiations end on December 10th .
This is a matter of the company to determine .
" There isn 't enough space to show all exhibits , nor does the concept enable showing visitors the particularities of the camp itself .
Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller and his Naftogaz counterpart , Oleh Dubyna , held their first face @-@ to @-@ face talks since the start of the crisis on January 1st , when Russia cut off gas shipments to Ukraine .
First , they must respond to a questionnaire on the judicial system in BiH by August 31st .
Situated on a hilly , forest @-@ shrouded promontory south of Sarande , near the Greek border , Butrint -- a UN Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organisation World Heritage Site -- was first excavated by Italians in the 1920s , who unearthed an amphitheater and Greek @-@ built walls .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said at the opening ceremony on November 21st that Serbia , given its strategic partnership with Russia , has the potential to become an important energy hub in Southeast Europe .
" We have always been against ethnic and regional nationalism , " he says .
The hi @-@ tech Athens Digital Week exhibition took place in the Greek capital from October 13th to Sunday ( October 20th ) .
" Overall , this is more than an ordinary cultural project , " he told SETimes .
Serbia 's JAT Airways CEO Srdjan Radovanovic signed a Letter of Intent with Airbus Vice @-@ President for Eastern Europe Andreas Kramer , Serbian media reported on Tuesday ( July 20th ) .
" The state of crisis is declared as a result of the serious disruption in the operation of the power supply system and the impossibility of its functional sustainability , lack of electricity in the system accompanied by impossibility of import ... as well as the extremely increased consumption of electricity resulting from the low temperatures , " Economic Affairs Vice @-@ President Vladimir Pesevski said mid @-@ month .
Gornja Maoca is only one tentacle of the huge octopus , with its head in Sarajevo ... at the King Fahd Mosque . "
The Bulgarian delegation 's leader was the director of the NATO and International Security Directorate , Petyo Petev , while the Montenegrin delegation included Deputy Foreign Minister Dragana Radulovic and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nada Medenica .
The presidents of Albania , Croatia , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia attended , as did the vice president of Bulgaria and the chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's tripartite presidency .
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski visited Iraq at the weekend , according to an official press release on Sunday ( January 7th ) .
Across the region , borrowing money to avoid further sinking into the crisis is not an uncommon strategy .
Studying architecture in Belgrade is double that of Zagreb .
Thus , the president would also need the Socialists and some of the ethnic coalitions to secure a parliamentary majority .
" There are two questions that Bulgaria must ask itself -- if the Belene nuclear power plant is an economically feasible project , and , second , if it provides Bulgaria and the entire region with energy security , " James Warlick said in an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday .
Political tension mounts in Turkey
The event was marked simultaneously in 26 European countries .
Earlier in the day , Deputy Prime Minister Svetozar Marovic also announced his resignation , also for personal reasons . ( Mina , RTCG , Cafe del Montenegro - 21 / 12 / 10 )
Turkish leaders denounced the attack .
Serbia 's Socialists sail on the winds of change
Local headlines quoted by the Deutsche Press Agentur spoke of a " new winning spirit , " a " European glow " and a chance to top the world news for positive reasons .
Between 1987 and 1989 , Basescu led the branch of the former state naval company Navrom , in the Belgian port of Anvers .
He emphasized that countries such as Romania provide an example to others struggling to become democratic .
Upon delivery of the Road Map for Liberalisation of the Visa Regime , the BiH Council of Ministers established an Inter @-@ Disciplinary Working Group to monitor the implementation of the reforms and the requirements identified in the Road Map , headed by Samir Rizvo from the BiH Ministry of Security .
" If the Quran is read well and carefully , it is understood that the term ' believers ' includes all of us , both men and women , " says Aynali , adding that she does not accept the mainstream idea that Friday prayer is a gift only to men .
The skeleton is well preserved .
Last June , journalist Manolis Kypraios permanently lost his hearing when a police officer threw a stun grenade at him during a riot in Syntagma Square , prompting reactions from human rights groups .
Officials from two Balkan countries paid weekend visits to Rome for an annual celebration honouring Sts . Cyril and Methodius .
The mayor is also responsible for nominating and reliving of duties , " said Coric , emphasising the urgent need to fill the post .
John Sitilides , a principal with the Washington , DC @-@ based Trilogy Advisors and a former State Department liaison for US diplomats in Athens , said the next act in the unfolding drama would take place before markets open again on Monday .
Amid the violence on Athens ' Syntagma Square , Greece 's bloggers entered the debate about the chances of the country to survive .
According to the magazine , the bank 's policy flexibility and adequate capital have put it in the best position among financial institutions to overcome the country 's current crisis .
Father Teodor was recently assigned there from Belgrade .
EU to resume SAA talks with Serbia
Our Kosovo businesses export to Serbia with the same documentation that they export to CEFTA countries .
Furthermore , it is also evident that owing to the opposition by Russia at the UN Security Council , this procedure will be conducted outside the UN .
" Whether small and medium @-@ sized enterprises will survive or perish depends primarily on the type and manner of operations and sustainability of total indebtedness of the economy at the macro level .
But their actual volume exceeded 500m euros , if one includes goods going to Mitrovica and " everything that entered illegally . "
Have bigger wages , more work ?
" Serbia is surrounded by countries that already have nuclear plants or plan to build them , " said Markovic . " That will significantly affect competitiveness of the EPS on the future open market , where nuclear power will be dominant because energy from coal is burdened with high ecological taxes . "
But linking the Russian proposal to Moscow 's strong support for Belgrade 's position on the Kosovo status issue , many analysts view the offered agreement as politically motivated .
I 'm not certain he wants a solution .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 26 / 03 / 09
Six current PDK MPs have admitted being members of SHIK .
" We call on political parties to use referendums as a democratic method for solving the most important issues concerning the future of RS , and not for everyday political purposes , " SDS leader Mladen Bosic said .
Private initiatives like " Boroume -- Saving Food , Saving Lives " and the Greek Food Bank are helping and corporate social responsibility is on the rise , with more companies " giving back . "
Croatia : another step closer to the EU
Zijad Turkovic , alleged ringleader of one of the country 's biggest gangs , was arrested last month with nine of his cronies .
He also stressed that all EU member states must consent to the EC 's proposal .
Economides acknowledged a country is not a computer or software but there are lessons learned from branding that can be applied .
Macedonia already has a military contingent in Iraqi Freedom , and also participates in the NATO mission in Afghanistan and the EU @-@ Althea mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
" Secondly , it gives Romania more geopolitical weight in the Black Sea and even among the European states since the system also serves the rest of the continent , " he added .
They expect that going abroad will give them access to a better organised health care system , better working conditions and technical equipment , and higher salaries .
Damjanovic , meanwhile , was found to have participated in a widespread and systematic attack by the Republika Srpska Army on the Bosniak population in Vogosca municipality .
The interior ministry 's action was conducted in co @-@ operation with the Intelligence Security Agency and Prosecutor 's Office of BiH and follows several months of investigation and surveillance .
This is why I like them and gave them a chance , " Sanja Radic , an economist from Zagreb , told SETimes after voting .
" Equal treatment before the law is a pillar of democratic societies , " the Berlin @-@ based international corruption watchdog 's chairman , Huguette Labelle , said upon the report 's release .
In its Plan for Protection and Improvement of Air Quality , the ministry estimates that by 2010 , 150,000 drivers in Croatia will switch to autogas .
Extremism is a serious threat to security , not only to Serbia , but the entire region and even Europe .
The demand has sparked a heated debate in Serbia on how it will affect the state economy .
The Third International Salon of Landscape Architecture opened in Zemun , Serbia , on Thursday ( September 3rd ) .
While the government of Kosovo is intent on bringing the area under its authority , local Serb communities remain opposed to such a plan -- and Belgrade , which has vowed never to recognise Kosovo as an independent state -- continues to back them .
" We will continue to make efforts to arrest all those indicted for war crimes and will aim to find stable and safe solutions for all remaining open issues in the region .
In 2006 alone , courts across the Federation have heard around 200 different cases involving the media .
They also repeated their call for the abolition of the controversial Article 301 , which makes it a crime to insult " Turkishness " and has been used against scores of Turkish journalists , writers and intellectuals .
A rich foundation has already been discovered , culminating with the recent unearthing of an amphitheatre overlooking the Vurgu Plain and Butrinti Lake .
Bentler : KFOR doesn 't see any threat from outside Kosovo .
Sting operations by Bosnia and Herzegovina police aim to neutralise the country 's biggest organised crime groups .
Heavy snowfall takes lives in the region
The breakthrough cleared the way for the initialing of BiH 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU during Rehn 's visit to Sarajevo on December 4th .
For example , the Criminal Law defines not only the killing but also the abuse of an animal as a crime and foresees the penalty of prison , " Drobac told Southeast European Times .
Drvengrad is the art village that Serbian film director Emir Kusturica conceived and designed . [ File ]
Turkey 's unemployment level hits record high
Fuele 's message to the region was encouraging but firm .
" The only hope for the country is for PASOK 's parliamentary group to deny the government a majority in tonight 's vote , " New Democracy MP Nikos Dendias told Skai radio .
( Finfacts , Sofia News Agency - 20 / 05 / 10 ; Bloomberg , Reuters , AFP , ANA @-@ MPA , Dnevnik.bg , International Institute for Management Development - 19 / 05 / 10 )
Science and Technology : PC market to increase in Romania
In Ciglane , the mosque is to be built on a playground , which sparked criticism .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 04 / 06 / 07
Sala @-@ i @-@ Martin urged leaders not to lose sight of the factors essential to long @-@ term growth and development while trying to deal with problems posed by the global crisis .
" I wanted something with old world charm to accentuate my house , something timeless that could fit into the present day , like a link from the past , " she told SETimes .
There are plans to build a camp on the bank of the Danube , as well as a science station .
" Greece 's plan failed to fully take into account the negative effects of austerity on growth , government revenues and unemployment , " he said .
Croatia is out of the men 's basketball tournament .
Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik could face sanctions if he keeps making statements that question the constitutional order , the top international envoy in Bosnia and Herzegovina said .
But in Romania , it is the prosecutor who has to prove this money was illegally obtained , unlike the legislation in many Western countries , where the defendant has to prove he got his assets in a legal manner .
The Parthenon Gallery will be the first to open in early 2008 , followed gradually by the rest of the galleries and exhibitions .
The mostly Albanian Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) -- a coalition partner of the ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE -- is pressing Macedonia to compromise with Greece .
Stefanos Lekatsas is a mid @-@ sized merchant and wholesaler with a handful of apparel boutiques in Athens , Patras and the western city of Agrinio .
According to him , the aim of reforms is to ensure a better environment for people in Turkey , rather than to ensure an " excellent " EC report .
A vast majority of the money comes from donors , primarily the governments of the US , Japan , Austria , Germany , Norway and Sweden .
The marathon follows the actual route of the ancient race , beginning in the coastal town of Marathon and ending in Athens ' Panathinaikon Stadium .
At the time of the Dobrovoljacka Street incident , the people of Sarajevo , " regardless of their ethnicity , were defending the town from attack by the Yugoslav army , one of the strongest European military forces , " Muhamed Svrakic , of an association of Muslim war veterans , said on Monday .
" I believed that holding the position of the LDK chairman , without exercising that function , as the constitution defines , [ was not ] a breach . "
UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon voiced hope Wednesday ( August 1st ) that Contact Group representatives will help forge a deal that will end the current political deadlock over Kosovo status .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) presidency member Nebojsa Radmanovic met with a delegation from the US Embassy in BiH led by Ambassador Charles English .
Powerful explosions at ammunition dump rock Sofia , nearby villages
Basha expressed gratitude for Latvia 's support of Albania 's bid to join the EU .
We are doing chrome business not only in Albania , but also in South Africa and other regions of the world , so we are very specialised in the product .
Macedonia works towards NATO membership
Geoff Hoon , the country 's Europe minister , has warned that the move could both damage Britain 's diplomatic standing in Eastern Europe and lead to tens of thousands of Bulgarians and Romanians joining the country 's black economy .
After Milosevic 's downfall , Otpor tried to morph into a political party , but failed to cross the election threshold , and eventually died out .
With elections scheduled for the first half of 2012 , how will public opinion on EU accession lead to changes in Serbia 's political sphere ?
Also in diplomatic news : Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic visits the Vatican and Croatia 's Mesic was in Russia .
The Usce shopping mall , one of the largest in Belgrade , has put together a special programme for the duration of the World Cup .
Regardless of the election outcome , the voting will be the focus of international attention .
The project , which will run in 111 centres in Turkey 's 81 provinces , aims to increase the efficiency of vocational training for employees in the industrial sectors , strengthening the labour market .
More than 1,900 people are still missing from the 1990s Kosovo conflict . [ Getty Images ]
Bulgarians will be able vote for the new proposals on the transport ministry 's official website .
With more pensioners than employees , Romania is having trouble supporting its state @-@ run pension system .
( Various sources - 23 / 03 / 09 @-@ 30 / 03 / 09 )
Belgrade could also review its political and economic links with the countries that recognize Kosovo 's independence , and even cut diplomatic relations with some .
After eight years of rule and administration by the UN they deserve more clarity about their future and further delay will destabilise the situation , " US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried told journalists in Berlin on Monday .
Syrian refugees in Turkey protest against President Assad 's speech . [ Reuters ]
" Because we know how politics works in entangled ways here and the party interests always come first . "
In Croatia , more than 2,000 people have contracted H1N1 , including the son of Health Minister Darko Milinovic , and three people have died .
As the Turkish government renews its drive to resolve long @-@ running tensions with the country 's Kurdish minority , analysts have voiced optimism over its latest efforts .
In a statement after the meeting , the officials reiterated their commitment to resolve the dispute .
Ankara began rationalising that it is in Turkey 's all @-@ round interests to cut a role for itself in political terms in the international intervention in Libya rather than to stay aloof . "
Even domestic tourists , in this time of economic crisis , chose to explore their own country , which hadn 't been the case until now .
Kosovo Serbs split over KFOR agreement
Papadopoulos has been criticised by the International Crisis Group ( ICG ) , a Brussels @-@ based think tank .
The Stabilisation and Association Agreement will soon be signed , and the country is making progress towards full membership in NATO , " Lajcak said .
ZagrebDox was the initiative of independent documentarian Nenad Puhovski , who envisioned the project 15 years ago .
It is to be implemented over the next three years .
Obama said that the two parties had agreed to a " deeper dialogue " on the issue .
Serbian President Boris Tadic told the Security Council on Tuesday that he had requested the meeting due to " the serious deterioration of the security situation in the northern part of Kosovo . "
In 2005 , more than 33,000 people sought cocaine @-@ related treatment in Europe , up from nearly 13,000 in 1999 , the EU drug agency said .
Topic also suggested having guards -- like those at London 's Buckingham Palace -- that would change during the daily ceremony accompanying the mayoral switch .
" Not only would it improve the living standard , but also boost local products consumption and the local economy , " Cero said .
" We are still behind what we said on April 12th , " General Staff chief General Yasar Buyukanit told reporters last week .
The defendant stated that he had trouble locating witnesses because many are " in the woods or hiding so far underground that even SFOR cannot reach them . "
But this is not the only direction .
According to the event organiser , the Union of Bulgarian Artists , the main themes are Bulgaria 's accession to the EU and the trial against the five Bulgarian nurses in Libya .
Almost 822m euros -- 20 % of the budget -- is planned to be allocated for investment in national and local roads .
Busuladzic said his staff has found themselves unwittingly in the middle of a political battle .
A party official told A1 TV that VMRO @-@ DPMNE is " ready to discuss with everybody , especially with a coalition partner " and welcomes all meaningful and constructive suggestions .
The Book held envelopes containing the names of the three candidates with the biggest number of votes from Synod members .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said Monday that the new round of talks is an opportunity for compromise .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 02 / 11 / 11
If states do not have laws , funds or personnel to fight terrorism , the CTC is charged with helping them address their shortcomings .
For Fevzi Sanverdi , former chairman of Turkey @-@ Libya Friendship Group , Gaddafi 's death is a significant message to the Arab world .
The parties disagreed on parliamentary quotas for smaller communities and voting rights for the diaspora .
The two presidents agreed that Slovenian investment in Macedonia is growing but still falls below its potential .
The situation is markedly different in Croatia , which treats every citizen as a potential donor unless they state otherwise or list their name in a non @-@ donor registry .
The Croatian government and the city of Zagreb are providing the financing .
Kosovo 's pensions plagued with problems
More precisely , individual and group rationality -- which refers to capacity to learn -- affects behavior , organisational life and policy .
Estimates suggest Serbia will register 3 % GNP growth by the end of the year .
" I believe that the Council of Ministers would not make any obstacles in the realisation of this intergovernmental initiative and that will , as soon as possible , take specific activities , " Niksic said .
" Relatives or children working abroad helped them financially .
Jagodina Mayor Dragan Markovic said that an increasing number of students from neighbouring towns were going to school in his town , making an expansion of school capacities sorely needed .
Bulgaria freezes millions in EU funding
The sole purpose was to facilitate transfer of knowledge and material from the ICTY to legal professionals in the region .
From another angle , hardline nationalists oppose Belgrade @-@ Pristina negotiations , even those limited to improving the conditions for Serbs in Kosovo , on the grounds that it implies recognition of independence .
A turnaround occurred last December , when Slovenia 's Constitutional Court annulled Article 23 of the Slovenian Secession Fund Law .
Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou and his Spanish counterpart , Miguel Angel Moratinos , discussed bilateral co @-@ operation and reunification efforts in Cyprus during a meeting Monday ( June 23rd ) in Nicosia .
The next round of talks is scheduled for later this month .
Asked about his hopes for the future , Zarzuri 's first thoughts are a return to normalcy .
If domestic medicines are missing , if domestic pharmacetucial companies don 't work , then why don 't they import these medicines ?
A new social networking website called " Mozgalo " ( The Thinker ) was officially presented at the Zagreb Museum of Contemporary Art on February 22nd .
" Serbia plays an essential role in ensuring stability and prosperity not only in the Balkans but also in the rest of the Southeast European region , " she said .
They pledged continued support for global efforts aimed at ensuring that they are provided treatment .
There was so much work that I ended up taking hour @-@ long naps in the dressing rooms .
Tanir : The biggest reason for these pro @-@ active policies , I believe , is to position Turkey as one of the regional powers like in the other parts of the world .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- Croatian President Ivo Josipovic has made the first ever visit by to a Croatian head of state to Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
Turkey 's opposition stems in part from a controversial law adopted by the French National Assembly last year .
Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) submitted to the country 's parliament on Tuesday ( January 29th ) a bill that would ease a ban on the wearing of the Muslim headscarf in universities , despite secular groups ' strong opposition to such moves .
In March , Zagorec was arrested in Vienna , on the basis of an international warrant issued in Zagreb .
" Profitability is used to legitimize the interventions of municipal authorities into the spaces of the poor people .
" To maintain being part of the group , the toll workers paid between 100 to 500 euros monthly , " she said .
For that to happen , the European Commission ( EC ) report must show that the country has made progress in the implementation of reforms in the areas of rule of law and fundamental rights , and particularly in the fight against corruption and organised crime .
For the time being , according to the UN convention on climate changes , Serbia has no obligation to reduce the emission of its hazardous gases , there are parties interested in investing in renewable energy resources in the country .
The largest plant in Romania , Portile de Fier , saw a drop in power production of 40 % .
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) government decided on Tuesday ( June 1st ) to annul a tender for 88 % of BiH 's largest exporter , Aluminij Mostar .
OTTAWA , Canada -- Eurozone members told a meeting of G @-@ 7 members on Saturday ( February 6th ) that they are keeping a close eye on the situation in Greece and its government 's austerity plan , European Central Bank ( ECB ) President Jean @-@ Claude Trichet told reporters in the town of Iqaluit , northern Canada , where the meeting was taking place .
" An agreement that will enable trade in the region will also make the region more European , " Cooper said .
The census was also marked by calls for a boycott by the Albanian and Bosniak minorities , whose political and religious representatives called for official census forms to be printed in their respective languages .
Competition on the regional oil transport market is getting tough , as at least three projects are to be revalued after years of delays .
A team of archaeologists presented their findings from exploration of the Harilaq castle in central Kosovo at a Scientific Conference on Epirus and Illyrians in Grenoble , France last week .
Co @-@ operation between Microsoft and Montenegro enters a new phase .
Mercedes @-@ Benz contractors in Kosovo , such as DTBH GmbH , denied the veracity of the media report , and said they will continue to sell cars to institutions as well as individuals .
Shortly after presenting a formal petition for his candidacy to Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan , he launched talks with opposition party leaders .
The health ministry says more mother and infant deaths are registered in Pristina because most of deliveries are done in the main hospital there .
Ericsson Turkey and Netron Technology Company announced the establishment of an Ericsson Telecommunications Academy in Istanbul , the daily Hurriyet reported on Monday ( May18th ) .
The good news is that KFOR , the Macedonian government and Kosovo 's institutions have been working closely together to defuse the threat .
Dragan Covic was sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of office and fraud while serving as finance minister in 1998 @-@ 2000 .
In addition , the highest interest rates in the region -- up to 18 % -- stifle the borrowing essential to any expansion of business activity .
Hence they suspect that the real reason for missile defence is not the reason that is publicly declared . "
He also ruled out a currency devaluation .
Efforts on implementing an anti @-@ corruption strategy must be improved , especially with adequate financial and human resources , " the Union said .
Samast -- who immediately confessed to the killing -- and 18 others , most of them also from Trabzon , are currently being tried in Istanbul .
" This is an uncompromising fight against crime and corruption that exist in all countries , but whose sanction depends mostly on the political will of relevant factors and the ability and capacity of institutions to independently perform their work , " ruling VMRO MP Antono Milososki told SETimes .
I then started to cry and said I knew how to continue the poem , and recited everything .
" We said we would achieve everything in adapting to the EU acquis by the end of 2013 . "
Ferencz took the gold in the individual 12.5km race in the World Biathlon Cup for juniors in Sweden .
A spate of recent attacks has highlighted the threat religious minorities face , mostly from marginal ultranationalist groups .
I can burst into flames quickly but I am learning to deal with it . " Asked how he manages to get out of bed and go to the office and out into the field , day after day , Samir smiles and replies , " My family . "
Calik Holding is the first Turkish investor in Kosovo with stakes in gas distribution , banking and textile sectors .
It projects revenues in 2009 of 115 billion euros and a deficit of 4.8 billion euros .
" As this architecture develops and grows , it will protect all of Europe , " he said .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 01 / 12 / 11
But the unfolding events in Syria suggest Ankara faces a range of alternatives from " very bad to least bad " for its regional outlook , he added .
" We are ready to talk directly to Belgrade . "
New Bulgarian parliament begins work
Because of poor circulation records in the past years , Feral Tribune has a VAT debt of 136,000 euros .
Macedonian representatives met with the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna . [ Getty Images ]
Serbia celebrates Eurovision victory
He added he expects fair play and conformance with international standards on April 5th .
The two spiritual heads will meet in an attempt to breach the divide .
Noting that senior military officers from the region saw no reason for alarm , Golts suggested that it was NATO 's preservation of ties with Georgia that sparked the new " round of histrionics " from Russian leaders .
The Ajvatovica event is a custom of Muslims in Bosnia , and is believed to be derived from the old Bogumil prayers for rain , fertility and protection of summer crops .
" Croatia must use all available mechanisms at relevant international institutions , and request all transcripts of Supreme Defence Council meetings in Belgrade , from the beginning of the conflict in Slovenia till the Dayton Peace Agreement , " Komsic said .
The planned pipeline will carry natural gas from Turkey to Western Europe through Bulgaria , Romania , Hungary and Austria . [ File ]
" Do you see that ? " Adalet asks , smiling .
Martti Ahtisaari 's plan calls for Kosovo 's independence , initially supervised by an international mission led by the EU . [ Getty Images ]
Over 4,000 students from across Montenegro took to the streets last Thursday ( November 18th ) in Podgorica demanding that education officials improve conditions for study .
Also in attendance was new Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Greece , George Papandreou .
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica opposes signing the agreement with the EU . [ Getty Images ]
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 15 / 12 / 09
" This story mustn 't disappear , " says the association 's deputy chairperson , Djordje Vlajic .
The victorious Eroglu had served for nearly 20 years as Turkish Cypriot prime minister before winning the presidency on April 18th .
The event attracted IT specialists , programmers and managers who introduced the latest Microsoft developments and long @-@ term strategies .
" Symbolically , it will be the EU bordering BiH , bringing a range of practical consequences .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European times in Ankara -- 14 / 08 / 07
On Tuesday , the ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council 's ( PIC ) Steering Board welcomed the initiative .
Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos ( right ) and Turkish @-@ Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat met in Nicosia on Wednesday ( September 5th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Cyprus ( 35th ) , Greece ( 41st ) and Turkey ( 51st ) are the region 's strongest performers here .
Rating agency Standard and Poor 's ( S & P ) downgraded Greece 's rating late on Monday ( February 27th ) , less than a week after Fitch made the same move over the country 's bond swap deal with its bondholders .
However , incumbent President Ahmet Necdet Sezer has said he may veto it .
The incumbent , Moisiu , was selected after a compromise between the majority and the opposition in 2002 , leading Albanians to refer to him as the " consensual president . "
The public relations campaign began last month , ahead of the EU finance ministers meeting . [ greeceischanging.com ]
However , Turkish expectations of closer co @-@ operation , peace and stability in the region are running high .
" We are encouraged by recent developments in the fight against corruption and hope that investigations will lead to concrete results , " said Stefan Fuele , the EU 's new enlargement commissioner .
Prime Minster Nikola Gruevski ( left ) met with Deputy Prosecutor Francesco Mandoi of the Anti @-@ Mafia Bureau last week in Rome . [ Macedonia government ]
Also in science news : Turkey 's tourism portal is one of the Web 's most popular sites , and Macedonia ranks high in lung cancer @-@ related deaths .
They discussed the importance of continuing co @-@ operation between the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR .
EU structural funds will fund the projects , while the finance and transport ministries co @-@ ordinate all activities .
The president , his wife and 94 others -- including Polish statesmen , top military officials , politicians , religious leaders and crew members -- were killed .
Recently , a bust of a Roman aristocrat was discovered at the spot .
Dutch lawmakers say a discussion of Serbia 's EU membership application -- planned for later this month -- should be delayed .
Zastava , based in the central Serbian town of Kragujevac , collapsed in the 1990s .
The French presidency had to deal with significant challenges , both within the bloc and internationally , and its successor can expect the same .
By removing the national restrictions , the efficiency of the Alliance will absolutely increase , " Elenovski said .
The Bulgarian nationals supported that part of the activitiy .
Ruzica Stamenkovic , registrar of the Agency for Business Registers , said that behind the losses are high inflation , a weakening dinar , lower foreign investment and growth in industrial production , exports and revenues .
" It is against EU telecoms rules and challenges the very principle of the rule of law upon which the EU is based , " Reding stressed .
Marking the first visit of a Serbian official to Kosovo since 2008 , Borko Stefanovic , chief negotiator of Belgrade 's delegation in the talks between Kosovo and Serbia , arrived in Pristina on Thursday ( May 12th ) under heavy security .
After the BiH conflict , he became the first Austrian ambassador to Sarajevo .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's government says it is trying to step up the fight against corruption . [ Getty Images ]
" The government has shown a willingness to take on significant actors , " Walker told SETimes .
I think that this law does not treat all the citizens equally , " Mesic told Croatian Radio .
Turkey on Monday ( December 25th ) unveiled a new strategy for its EU bid .
" What I did was wrong , but I cannot undo what I did , " he said in a statement after the indictment was read at his trial at a state superior court in Frankfurt .
In doing so , Albania aims to meet the EU standards for digital broadcasting , Minister for Innovation , Information Technology and Communications Genc Pollo said on Tuesday ( April 27th ) .
The recent operation revealed that the new al @-@ Qaeda cell was organised around two small mosques and established its own schools rather than sending members ' children to public schools .
A court decision to limit the use of Albanian flags in minority @-@ dominated communities has sparked an outcry .
Gender equality at mosques is also increasingly supported by the department of religious affairs .
The big state @-@ owned or private utilities would thus have to sell off their transmission networks .
Ivan , 41 , from Belgrade , says he is glad about the EU ministers ' decision .
The Bienale " Time Machine -- No Network " is a contemporary art exhibit initiated by local artists .
Another goal of the WCJP was to facilitate an exchange of experience and knowledge between ICTY senior staff and local judges , prosecutors , defence counsel and witness support providers through peer @-@ to @-@ peer meetings .
STRASBOURG , France -- Turkey must do more to protect the rights of its ethnic minority groups , including Kurds , Council of Europe Commissioner for human rights Thomas Hammarberg said in a report Thursday ( October 1st ) , adding that he is concerned about some current restrictions , including in education .
Bulgaria , whose airspace was partially closed during the weekend , said on Monday there would be no flights to Western Europe on Tuesday , while flights were allowed to the eastern and southern parts of the continent .
" The crisis has exposed fundamental issues and unsustainable trends that we cannot ignore any longer .
Participants praised the involvement of Croatian President Stipe Mesic , who attended the forum .
One leftist party leader went as far as to call the police action paidomazoma ( child snatching ) .
Also in science and technology news : Kosovo archaeologists speak at a conference in France , and an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of archaeological research in Vinca opened in Belgrade .
For that to happen , any moves by Pristina must have backing from a solid number of EU countries , even if unanimity is hard to achieve at this point .
Belgrade proposes Hong Kong model for Kosovo
Late last month , Prime Minister Vladimir Filat met with EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht in Chisinau to discuss the arrangement .
The event and report were sponsored by a Greek American crusader against smoking in Greece , philanthropist George Behrakis , who made a fortune in the pharmaceutical industry in Massachusetts and developed a popular anti @-@ asthma drug .
The interval between Christmas and Epiphany on January 6th is called " dirty days , " as evil creatures , such as ghouls , vampires , demons and dragons , rule the night during this transitional period .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 24 / 04 / 08
While the Kosovo Police Counter @-@ Terrorist Unit is still under developing its capacity to conduct effective counterterrorism operations , there needs to be effective co @-@ operation and co @-@ ordination between departments within the Kosovo police , the report noted .
" The only remaining open issue is the arrest of the two suspects . "
The filters , it insists , are optional and people who do not want them would be able to continue their current internet use .
The zone , which will cover 57,000 square kilometres , will protect stock in the sea , which Croatian fishermen say is being depleted by Italy 's larger fishing fleet .
According to police , more than 500 people had gathered in the main street of the city to protest the DTP closure , throwing stones at police and local businesses .
he government estimates that housing , meals and other services for asylum seekers costs 39 euros per day per person .
He replaces Gabriel Oprea , whose own party forced him to resign over his controversial selection of Virgil Ardelean to head the country 's intelligence services .
A court in Serbia on Tuesday rejected an appeal filed by Mladic 's lawyer , Milos Saljic , who said his client is too ill to stand trial . ( Beta , B92 , Tanjug , Politika - 30 / 05 / 11 )
Dora 2009 took place at the Hotel Kvarner in Opatija .
" I hope I am wrong .
Back in the 1990s , it added , " per capita income in Western Europe was four times higher than that in Bulgaria , while one decade later this ratio is 2.5 measured by purchasing power parity . "
However , both sides seem fixed in their positions and in no mood to compromise .
But he also cautioned that the next 24 months until Croatia joins the Union as a full @-@ fledged member will not be easy , as the country will need to make further efforts towards achieving EU standards .
Final changes to the Schengen Zone are expected to be reached at the EU summit in June . [ Reuters ]
Competitors in the Olympiad took three tests : chemistry , biology and physics .
Great Britain supports the Serbian government 's and President Boris Tadic 's European orientation , British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on June 30th after meeting with Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic in London .
The laws bring the country a step closer to visa @-@ free travel and EU membership , EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana 's spokeswoman Cristina Gallach told the SRNA news agency .
The Slovenian team celebrates in Polokwane , South Africa . [ Getty Images ]
This was a dramatic setback , and from which the country needs to recover , " Arvizu said at a press conference Saturday .
Geoana will be facing off against Basescu in presidential elections set for November 22nd .
Romania and Bulgaria were originally due to enter the 25 @-@ nation border @-@ free zone in March 2011 .
According to the National Bank , foreign currency supplies have been lowered by 101.5m euros this year .
He noted recent polls that showed the former ruling Socialist party PASOK has fallen to a 14 % approval rating , barely ahead of the rising Democratic Left and Communists who are being fueled by public discontent .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 16 / 12 / 09
Papandreou said his team would focus on three goals : reducing the public debt , promoting growth and accelerating legislative and institutional measures .
Noteworthy is that the KCCP ( Kosovo Criminal Code of Procedure ) provides the possibility for the prosecution to investigate a complex case for 18 months and , in addition , in ' extraordinary cases ' to file a request for extension to the supreme court of Kosovo for a further six months .
He says that the public 's desire for change can be the opposition 's trump card , in addition to " stoking nationalist sentiment " over the Kosovo issue .
Speaking to SETimes , Adnan Vardarli , president of the Balkan Social , Economic and Academic Co @-@ operation Association ( BALKANSIAD ) explained that the Balkans gained increased importance in the 1990s following the disintegration of Yugoslavia .
Our partnership with the Western world is more than a partnership .
" I hope that work will begin on day 61 , " he said .
Not just the ( 1998 @-@ 1999 ) war , the burning and destruction , but everything they have sacrificed over the past eight years ... simply to have a status solution . "
An introductory gathering shows enthusiastic support for developing US @-@ Balkan business ties .
Sandzak 's largest municipality , Novi Pazar , experienced strong economic growth in the 1990s with a booming jeans industry .
" I think for the coming period , all of Moldovan society has a lot of work to do , " Manole said .
The exhibition runs until December 31st .
Later , though , during a joint news conference with Karzai , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davotoglu stressed that no concrete decision has been made .
Respecting this fundamental principle is the basic reason of initiatives , but also of united Europe .
" At the same time , they help maintain the temperature differences between seasons , days and nights . "
At the same time , a furor has erupted over the latest report 's omission of the adjective " Macedonian , " and some critics accuse the EC of deliberately highlighting the country 's shortcomings in order to provide a rationale for deferring the talks .
Rehn said on Tuesday he was surprised by the rhetoric during the heated 15 @-@ hour parliamentary debate preceding the SRS leader 's election , particularly statements painting the EU as an adversary .
Last year , during the Migration , Asylum , Refugees Regional Initiative Chairmanship , Albania suggested the idea of creating a free movement zone among member states , the so called " Balkan Schengen Zone , " encouraged by the positive experience of ID cards use as a means of travel to Kosovo .
Biden also stressed that while the two countries disagree on certain issues -- primarily Kosovo -- it is possible to boost ties .
On Wednesday , he will visit Tirana , followed by Sofia and Kurdzhali in Bulgaria on Thursday and Friday .
Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk received the Nobel Laureate for literature at a ceremony in Stockholm on Monday ( December 11th ) that was attended by 1,600 guests and the Swedish royal family .
NATO urged both Kosovo and Serbia to exercise restraint , co @-@ operate fully with all international actors to ensure freedom of movement right away , and continue the EU @-@ facilitated dialogue .
According to Romanian European Parliament Member Victor Bostinaru , vice @-@ chairman of the delegation for relations with Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia , Montenegro and Kosovo , " the perspective of joining the EU , as in the case of previous enlargements , plays a key role in speeding up the reform process in all countries concerned . "
It is easy to comprehend the frustration in some political circles in central Europe when EU heavyweights preach what they do not practice .
Meanwhile , Nenad Zimonjic teamed up again with Slovenia 's Katarina Srebotnik in mixed doubles .
Kosovo was represented at the session by Foreign Minister Enver Hoxha , who said Serbia is financing parallel structures and paramilitary groups in northern Kosovo .
The opposition says , however , the government has not taken responsibility for the key issues the country needs to confront .
A growing number of politicians and activists have criticised the hasty drafting of the constitution and the lack of public discussion .
Colleagues described Librescu as a " brilliant scientist , " an " extraordinary person " and a " real gentleman . "
Culture and Sports : Three SEE cultural sites added to UNESCO list
For tourism specifically , accession could mean an easier tourist influx once we enter the Schengen area , for which EU entry is a precondition .
More than 20 musicians -- friends of Proeski -- performed , including Kaliopi , Simon Trpcevski , Naum Petreski , Aki Rahimovski , Sintezis and many more .
We as the KPC have our short @-@ term and long @-@ term duties . "
" I apologize for the incident , but I was defending myself , " Bljajic said afterwards .
The government estimates they will create 5,000 new jobs , overtaking previous German investments .
It also obliges EU nations to address energy poverty by taking steps such as providing social security benefits to guarantee the delivery of energy to vulnerable customers or improving energy efficiency .
US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone Saturday ( October 17th ) , discussing the situation in Afghanistan , the recent initiative to improve ties between Turkey and Armenia , the Cypriot issue and ways to promote stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Bulgaria , which was the region 's leader in ease of doing business last year , slipped one position to stand 44th this year .
For example , while 71 % have heard of the Srebrenica massacre , more than half deny that Bosniaks were killed there in massive numbers .
And there are more than 20 plants within 400km .
Bosnians are hoping that Lajcak will , indeed , be the last .
" I believe PSD has ... a new chance to show it can make changes ; it can accept an irritatingly young president elected in a democratic vote and who has the power to represent the alternative , " Ponta said after the results were announced on Sunday .
" With the first @-@ ever recognition of a refugee , Croatia has made an important step towards a fully functioning asylum system , in line with the 1951 Refugee Convention and European standards and practices , " said the UNHCR representative in Croatia , Jean @-@ Claude Concolato .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 09 / 04 / 09
Announcement of democratic autonomy
PODGORICA , Montenegro -- Czech President Vaclav Klaus voiced his country 's support for Montenegro 's bids to join the EU and NATO during talks Wednesday ( April 27th ) with counterpart Filip Vujanovic in Cetinje .
The 69,842 names on the list include 39,580 Serbs , 14,599 Roma , 10,700 Jews , and 3,462 Croats , along with people of other ethnicities .
He stressed that the Serbian government would not divide them into " patriots and traitors . "
The EU should give countries participating in the Nabucco gas pipeline financial incentives to speed up the project , Bulgaria said Tuesday .
On Sunday , Cheney discussed the PKK problem with Iraqi Kurdistan regional government leader Mesud Barzani in Arbil .
After being on the market for more than four years , through declining circulation and increased debts , Montenergo 's state @-@ owned newspaper Pobjeda may have a buyer .
Discussions would cover a broad range of issues , including energy supplies , economic co @-@ operation and trade .
" We have both the will and the steady commitment to implement whatever we have to implement , not just towards the eurozone but towards ourselves and our children , " the minister was quoted as saying Monday .
" There is hardly anyone who is more interested than us Bulgarians in the removal of the Gaddafi regime since six innocent Bulgarian citizens suffered for years from the arbitrariness of the Libyan regime , " the president 's office said in a statement Saturday .
By Ivo Scepanovic for the Southeast European Times in Split -- 16 / 03 / 09
The sectors to be frozen are : free movement of goods , right of establishment and freedom to provide services , financial services , agriculture and rural development , fisheries , transport policy , customs union , and external relations .
" We should not neglect the fact that in the Balkans the tradition of man being the ' boss ' still exists , " Stojanovska told SETimes .
Bruno Vekaric , spokesperson for Serbia 's war crimes prosecutor 's office , also welcomed Monday 's ruling , describing it as a " legal victory " for the ICTY team of prosecutors , headed by Belgian lawyer Serge Brammertz .
The organisation has had a fundamental role in promoting freedom of speech in the country , and mediating between workers and employers . In 2004 , the first collective labour contract regulating salary levels and working conditions for the media was signed , in which MediaSind played a crucial role .
The two said they hope the ongoing reunification talks between the Cypriot communities will be successful and negotiators will settle the issue in 2009 .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 14 / 10 / 09
Nimetz urges positive atmosphere in name dispute
Wednesday 's ruling was the first in which it admonished a party rather than banning it , even though most of its judges found the party to have some unconstitutional activities .
A report from the newly established think thank GAP @-@ Institute concluded that the economic and business environment continues to degrade , rather than improve .
The Serbian firm is seeking to gain a national license that would allow it to build market share in both of BiH 's entities .
An indictment against Limaj charges him with ordering the summary execution , via gunshots to the head , of two Serb policemen captured by Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) fighters in 1998 .
The government hopes to woo foreign investment by significantly reducing the tax burden .
" They liked the idea so much , " he said .
Everyone on the team is quite optimistic , and we all firmly believe we can reach far at 2010 World Cup .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 12 / 03 / 07
Relations between the two countries have been strained since Macedonia recognised Kosovo last year .
For moviegoing Belgraders , the options have narrowed .
Ethnic Albanians from the three municipalities in southern Serbia , Presevo , Bujanovac and Medvedja are holding a series of protests against what they say is continued discrimination , especially over the past six years .
Bulgaria 's economic health remains tied to neighbouring Greece 's uncertain financial future , reported international consulting firm Ernst & Young in its latest summer forecast .
The rating agency Standard & Poor 's on Wednesday ( December 21st ) affirmed Bulgaria 's long @-@ term sovereign credit rating at BBB with a stable outlook and the short @-@ term rating at A3 .
However , Tadic said , there is great potential for resolving these issues .
In a statement , the company said the new route is part of efforts to consolidate its position on the European market .
Oliver Ivanovic , leader of the Serb List for Kosovo , told Southeast European Times that the Serb List would consider seriously any offer by Ceku to appoint one of its candidates to the ministry .
After months of mostly inconclusive talks between Belgrade and Pristina officials last year , Ahtisaari is due to present his proposal for a settlement to the Kosovo status issue shortly after Serbia 's parliamentary elections on Sunday .
The Spanish real estate development Ferry Group plans to invest some 900m euros in Bulgaria in the next ten years .
This is just the latest case in a series of online frauds originating in Romania .
This is their survival strategy .
Tadic , meanwhile , expressed Serbia 's support for the " one China policy . "
" I am sorry Serbia does not have police in Kosovo , because if it did the things done to Serbs by Albanians would not be happening and neither would things that Serbs are doing to themselves , " Dacic told Belgrade @-@ based B92 .
Bulgaria 's National Revenue Agency ( NRA ) reports that since 2006 , the number of wholly Greek @-@ owned businesses that filed taxes in Bulgaria has grown almost threefold .
According to the findings , approximately 46 % of Kosovo citizens think the country 's media is not free .
Designed as a public @-@ private partnership between Tirana 's businesses and residents , the initiative aims to plant trees in various parts of the city over the next two years .
The agreement , forged on Saturday ( July 4th ) , was approved by the SMI at an extraordinary party conference Tuesday .
The castle was then turned into a museum , and is now Romania 's greatest tourist attraction , visited by almost 450,000 tourists annually .
We are required to complete the Judiciary Council , adopt the law on public prosecution and implement the law on police , " Crvenkovski said .
The Croatian Technology Institute is financing the development of the first Croatian robotic system .
Pasha came in first with 133 points , 13 more than Anjeza Shahini who performed " In The Mirror . "
Festival director Mirsad Purivatra received the Chevalier de l 'ordre des arts et des lettres , one of France 's highest prizes for an outstanding contribution to spreading French culture or promoting global cultural heritage .
" Greece needs immediate changes from the ground up ; it doesn 't need to be given a chance by others .
Croatia has completed the five @-@ year cycle of the Membership Action Plan .
Of 2 billion euros in total bank loans -- a quarter , or 523m euros -- will likely not be repaid .
" This joint railway project will help the competitiveness of all three economies of the three states included . "
Cyprus stalemate continues as EU presidency looms
After the war ended , Croatia asked for the Lipizzaners to be returned .
More than a few SWFs belong to countries which have been ideological adversaries of the West during the past century .
Since WWII , Jews have worked on the Holocaust and it will take decades , because many times war crimes are difficult and challenging tasks .
He was actively involved in sports his whole life , and at the time of his death was head of the RS and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) football associations .
" Our party rule is that such a person ... cannot fulfil party or public office , " Tihic said .
Many signalled support for the army .
" We succeeded not only in promoting Bosnian designers but also in commercializing local brands , " founder Amela Radan said .
( Various sources 24 / 10 / 07 @-@ 31 / 10 / 07 )
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 19 / 08 / 09
On Wednesday , Nikolic and Tadic held their first and only televised debate ahead of the runoff , expressing two different models for Serbia 's future .
The royal couple took part in the British military parade marking St David Day and met with Bosnia and Herzegovina 's tripartite presidency members .
Students likely benefitted from the school 's participation in the UNICEF " Violence @-@ Free Schools " project , Bicanin added .
The government approved the revision and forwarded it to parliament .
Seismic activity has produced a succession of devastating earthquakes in the region , flattening entire villages and costing many lives .
However , having escaped , Mor Cati has helped Aysun understand her legal rights .
" Absent a government , all important processes in a country are delayed .
He said that would mean a change in the state arrangement of Macedonia .
Serbian Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic resigned as head of the team negotiating an energy agreement with Russia on Thursday ( December 11th ) after the government rejected some of his proposals .
Since the founding of the Turkish state in 1923 , the military has been one of the most powerful institutions in the country .
The census is one of the many issues dividing politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Four were minors ; the youngest is 15 years old .
A EULEX prosecutor heads the investigation , supervised by the Kosovo Special Prosecution Office , but EULEX has been investigating the case since 2009 .
Clinton , Spindelegger : BiH reform efforts need boost
Karadzic has been on the run for more than 12 years .
Ironically , financial innovation that was designed to diminish risk at the individual or micro level has ended up in exacerbating it at the macro level , thus increasing systemic risk .
Former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj is back at The Hague tribunal for retrial on six counts of war crimes , including torture and murder of civilians who were actual or perceived Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) opponents .
" A unilateral declaration would be quite , quite bad .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Beirut on Wednesday ( January 3rd ) for a series of meetings with the country 's leaders and with Turkish troops stationed there .
" The signature of the agreement is a signal for Macedonia 's success and its dedication towards the Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( left ) met with Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader last week to discuss the European Commission 's most recent monitoring report . [ Getty Images ]
Analysts said the latest developments reflect financial markets ' concerns over differences among eurozone member states over specific aspects of the deal , whose details remain vague , as well as the fears about the state of the ailing Greek economy .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 01 / 02 / 12
The infamous " H room , " Kabashi said , was not used for detention but for soldiers to sleep .
According to those , PDK is leads with 31 % of the vote , while LDK trails with 25 % .
Locals hit the polls in big numbers Sunday for the first round of voting .
Beyond the gender @-@ based pay gap is the issue of political representation .
Syrian refugees are already streaming towards borders to avoid the unrest . [ Reuters ]
Currently only 50 of the 549 parliament members are women .
The United States and the EU held two rounds of talks on constitutional reforms at Camp Butmir , near Sarajevo , last month , gathering leaders of the seven main political parties in the country .
Megastar Jamiroquai thrilled the Saturday night crowd with her 1996 hit " Cosmic Girl . "
Also in science and technology news : the World Wildlife Fund urges Romanians to save bears , and USAID invest millions in renovating Macedonian schools .
How is it ' without permission ' when they are staying there with their parent ?
Such an investigation , however , would do little to change the tide of the coming election .
Scholars have long said that the quintessence of Western civilisation would not have materialised if it wasn 't for this historic battle , " Marathon Mayor Spyros Zagaris said at a press conference in central Athens ' Zappeion Hall .
The move came after an agreement was reached with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's VMRO @-@ DPMNE party .
A mosque is to be added to the city skyline this year . [ Reuters ]
Various energy @-@ hungry EU member states have expressed concern , given Russia 's regular halting of oil exports .
It is an issue [ of the Serbs ] opposing the international and local institutions , " Hoti told SETimes .
Countries across Southeast Europe are looking for innovative ways to attract it .
" It brings a new philosophy , basically changing the focus from reintegrating children with their families at the risk of not being effectively accepted , to giving them up for adoption to families that meet strict economic and moral criteria and who desperately want a child , " she explained .
According to B92 , several incidents were reported , and police were asked to intervene at some polling stations .
Macedonian lawmakers are tackling a series of measures required to meet NATO accession requirements , with an eye to an invitation for membership in the Alliance this spring .
" We share a desire to improve our ties in every field ...
The Sephardim in Bosnia and Herzegovina , the Albanian @-@ speaking Arbereshe in Italy , the Sorbs in Germany and the Degesi in Slovakia are among the communities depicted in the photographs .
Data exchange in the region has been enhanced and data protection rules have been implemented under the Southeast European Co @-@ operative Initiative .
The perpetrators of such acts will not succeed in refusing people access to proper rule of law .
Turkey 's win at the 2003 Eurovision ( Sertab Erener , " Every Way That I Can " ) put an end to that perception .
She was optimistic , however , that a continuing debate on freedom of religion or belief in Macedonia " will contribute to a higher level of understanding and respect between different religious communities and individuals , including atheists . "
It includes building and renovating 30 buildings in Skopje 's downtown area .
Its funding programme for the Western Balkan nations for the period 2007 @-@ 2013 totals 8.7 billion euros , Maystadt told reporters in Belgrade .
( EUobserver , Turkish Daily News - 16 / 11 / 06 ; AP , Reuters , AFP , BBC - 15 / 11 / 06 )
" There is also a problem of insufficient accommodation capacity for the treatment of drug addiction , which is a common cause of violence [ in RS ] , " said Mara Radovanovic of the Bjeljina @-@ based NGO Lara .
The Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) national soccer team lost to Japan 3 @-@ 0 in a training match Wednesday ( January 30th ) at Tokyo 's National Stadium , as part of preparations for the World Cup qualifiers next month .
Both countries ' delegations were visibly delighted to attain full Alliance membership .
" I want results -- now , " she said in Serbian , during a joint news conference with Tadic .
Serbian analysts warned on Wednesday ( August 15th ) that rhetoric attacking NATO could hurt the country 's relations with the Alliance .
Serbia 's hunger @-@ striking Nikolic accepts medical help
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times in Ankara - 08 / 05 / 09
" Karadzic and others took measures to encourage non @-@ Serbs to leave those areas , to deport those who were reluctant to leave and to kill others in order to significantly reduce the non @-@ Serb populations , " it noted .
At a recent roundtable on intimidation of judiciary officials , nearly every judge told a personal story of being threatened or attacked , the OSCE report said .
Young people make up the majority of Guca 's visitors , which is why we will try to adjust the program to them even more , " the town 's Culture Center Director Adam Tadic told SETimes .
Another danger is a fatigue in the Balkans about expansion , where the euphoria among young people is giving way to nationalism and xenophobia , " Mladenov said .
The news shocked European leaders and sent markets into panic .
Orthodox believers organised a number of humanitarian aid drives , including the provision of Easter parcels for children and financial aid for poor families .
She won gold this year at the World Athletics Championship in Berlin .
Albania failed to receive a recommendation to become an EU candidate country in the EC 's most recent progress report .
The audience rewarded it with a loud ovation .
Victor Roncea , senior editor of the daily Ziua , is more understanding .
EU : time not right to remodel EUFOR
The Nationalist Movement Party could also pass the 10 % threshold required to enter parliament .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 20 / 05 / 10
" This state @-@ of @-@ play prevents Turkey from being an important actor for the initiatives of NATO .
Turkey 's chief negotiator with the EU , Egemen Bagis , visited Bucharest on June 29th .
The police moved in to apprehend the group after its activities spread to seven counties .
Mostly all were of the foreign tourists were European citizens , with Kosovo , followed by Macedonia and Montenegro accounting for a significant share , statistics showed .
" Turkey will do anything in its power for this reconciliation . "
The Constitutional Court on Thursday ( April 22nd ) ruled out the possibility of extending the functions of the National Integrity Agency ( ANI ) -- a key anti @-@ corruption institution , responsible for monitoring the assets of senior officials and identifying conflicts of interests .
When campaigning officially kicked off last month , all of the country 's political parties vowed to trim spending due to the economic recession .
They are in the intersections of roads , in Mother Teresa Square and on the campus of the University of Pristina .
He said the elections could be prevented in southern Kosovo , but not in northern Kosovo .
The credit aims to support the cabinet 's efforts in tackling the global economic downturn , such as fiscal consolidation , better management of public finances , enhanced stability of the financial sector , and a better system of social protection .
The exhibition will be accompanied by a multimedia fair titled " Laud on First Sight . "
In July , the NATO secretary general reminded all of us very clearly that the allies will base any decision on MAP on primarily political criteria , and he noted specifically the requirement for progress on constitutional reform .
However , they must now fill out a separate card with personal data and receive a stamp from the border control .
The Krushedol Monastery was founded in 1509 by Serbian overlord Djordje Brankovic .
Cosmonauts , astronauts and private space travelers gathered in Split , Croatia for a forum on the future of space flight .
All seem to agree however that the issue of missing persons must be addressed soon .
Police check the documents of a Serbian ultranationalist in Belgrade on Sunday ( September 20th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Right now , they [ EU officials ] leave it up to the goodwill of both sides , " Gashi said .
NGOs and women 's associations are concerned .
Thus , non @-@ performing loans represented 5.9 % of total loans , compared with 4.4 % in 2009 and 3 % in 2008 .
This wealth is reflected in Ikizdere , which is ranked among the 200 most ecologically important valleys in the world because of its wealth of rare or endemic species .
( AP , Reuters , AFP , HotNews.ro , Nine O 'clock , Rompres , Dnevnik.bg , Reporters Without Borders )
US actress Angelina Jolie 's directorial debut will not be shown in RS . [ Reuters ]
These two articles were often combined to reduce the sentences substantially .
" I don 't see why should this disturb Montenegro , " Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Milic told SETimes .
Living predominantly in Turkey 's impoverished southeast , they have been fighting for greater autonomy and more rights since 1984 , when the outlawed Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) launched an armed insurgency against the government .
According to the UN @-@ administered Relief Web , the study found that Kosovo " courts often give greater weight to the testimony of interested parties than to documentary evidence , " demonstrating a pattern of faulty reasoning and improperly weighted evidence .
Pristina 's international airport under new Turkish management
On Sunday , they met with Estonian peacekeepers in Kosovo .
He stressed the CHP supports any " serious project " that would encourage Turkey 's democratisation .
Adjustments would also be made to the tax system , with new taxes imposed on assets and capital gains .
They agreed to co @-@ ordinate their social policies through a governing process , called the Open Method of Co @-@ ordination , which is based on voluntary participation , and norms and principles of the best practices among the member states .
Observers note that what Montenegro seems to have a surplus of is shoe stores and that could be good for business .
What are the most concentrated or monopolized industries based on ACA 's investigations ?
" Mandic had an ambiguous role -- he held an important position but has had no executive role , " Reuters quoted Trial Chamber Chairman Davorin Jukic as saying at the end of the nine @-@ month trial on Wednesday .
Sorensen , 44 , served in Belgrade as a personal envoy of former EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and as head of the EU office in Kosovo . ( A1 , MIA , Makfax , Sitel - 01 / 03 / 11 )
The European Commission ( EC ) tabled on Wednesday ( November 23rd ) two new regulations that would boost its powers over the national budgets of the 17 eurozone members and allow it to strengthen its supervision of members facing serious financial difficulties .
" I am the first independent candidate ever to enter the second round of elections and almost 900,000 votes are an important political capital , " Bandic said , adding that he may use that support to form a new party .
Among those attending the ceremony were RS President Milorad Dodik , RS Parliament Speaker Igor Radojcic , Serbian Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic @-@ Dejanovic , Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon and Russian Ambassador to Sarajevo Aleksandar Bocan Harcenko .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 30 / 04 / 08
Presenting the package , EC President Jose Manuel Barroso stressed that last year alone , energy prices went up by an average of 15 % within the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
For the fifth year in a row , Eastern Europe and Central Asia led the world in making pro @-@ business reforms , the World Bank said in a new study Wednesday ( September 10th ) .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 06 / 09 / 10
State given authority over Srebrenica memorial centre ; Bosnian Serbs object
Some expressed pride that Pamuk , who was the first Muslim writer to publicly condemn the 1989 fatwa against Salman Rushdie , had been awarded the Nobel .
Ankara has opened 11 of all 35 negotiating chapters so far , with one provisionally closed .
SETimes : What is the role of culture ?
Serbia welcomed 2009 with anticipation . [ Nikola Barbutov ]
We have also prepared a draft intergovernmental agreement to assist in resolving this last step so BiH can activate MAP .
That decision -- which the UN Security Council is expected to take within months -- will " test the very fabric of the Bosnian state , " the think @-@ tank said .
Even before the 1990s conflict , this was not an unusual activity in Pristina , though the numbers seem higher now .
The World Bank was among the international institutions present .
" EU member states and our international partners must share the responsibility . "
Established in 1996 , the SEECP has become the most important co @-@ operation mechanism in the Balkans , reflecting the understanding of " regional ownership " of the Balkan countries .
" Nobody can expect a positive outcome by December 10th , in terms of finding a solution , " Serbian Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic said in Brussels .
The European Commission November 2007 report " EC : Macedonia with Substantial Economic Advancement " praised the government 's anti @-@ corruption efforts .
Accompanying Biden in his meetings with BiH 's tripartite presidency and other top officials in Sarajevo were EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko .
OSCE Secretary @-@ General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut visited Belgrade on Thursday ( October 11th ) .
In 1910 , Selimovic was born in Tuzla , which was then part of the Austro @-@ Hungarian Empire .
Many countries that have recognised the state sent congratulations , the office of President Fatmir Sejdiu announced on Monday .
Albanians use mobile phones for an average of 45 seconds per day , according to the Albanian Authority for Electronic and Post Communication data .
" The state should help small farmers , possessing up to 10 acres , to raise five cows or ten sheep , to connect and create co @-@ operatives , and to approach the market jointly to be able to withstand the competition , " Tomic told SETimes .
Romanian Minister of Communications and Information Technologies Karoly Borbely kicked off a national information campaign , " Mobile Communications and Health " on Tuesday ( April 15th ) .
However , former head of the Croatian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights Zarko Puhovski said the verdict would not have a negative effect on Serbia 's position before the ICJ .
We hope that everyone will co @-@ operate so that this can take place rapidly , " EU spokesperson Maja Kocijancic , told SETimes on Wednesday night .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times - 02 / 05 / 07
Efforts to reach a deal have been deadlocked for more than two years .
On Monday , Stanishev held talks with top parliamentary officials and delivered a lecture at the Moscow State University .
It has insisted instead that the EU make good on a promise to ease the economic isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community .
This will increase our chances , with the entire reorganisation and acceptance of all conditions for the quality required by Euro Transplant and the EU Commission in transplantation quality ... to become a full member of Euro Transplant , like our neighbours Croatia and Slovenia , " said Maksic .
The event marked the first time a foreign team has played members of the Transylvania Cricket Club -- formed by Romanians , Australians , British and Indians who are living and working in Bucharest .
Bringing Serbian legislation in line with EU regulations on animals rights , she said , added greatly to the changes .
Tina Erceg won bronze in the floor exercise for women and the balance beam .
Russia will retain the controlling 51 % stake in the pipeline .
" I cannot be certain when , but [ ... ] in the remaining part of the year , Kuwait , Qatar , Yemen and Oman will recognise Kosovo 's independence , " Ternava was quoted as saying by local media on Wednesday ( August 19th ) .
If a prisoner behaves well , he should have the opportunity to learn a trade or work , Kuzmanovic said Recidivism is another cause of congestion .
Each passing day , it is becoming a more important , heavyweight and influential country , " Ricciardone told a welcoming crowd at Ankara airport .
Rogers described the KLA actions in four municipalities comprising the Dukagjini area .
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This would lead NATO and the EU to increase pressure on Macedonia and Greece for one of them to give in .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov , who did not participate in the talks , but travelled to Varna for the signing ceremony , said the South Stream pipeline will benefit not only his country , but also Serbia and Croatia , which have joined the project as well .
The stone monument was painted by an unknown graffiti artist earlier this month . [ Ladislav Tsvetkov ]
Media artist Burak Arikan explains that online political activism in Turkey is approached not only through social networking sites , but also through anonymous private email lists , whose subscribers can number in the thousands .
A newspaper in Republika Srpska honours Croatia 's president for helping to build better relations .
The two deals could result in an estimated 70 billion cubic metres ( bcm ) of gas entering Europe each year .
She vowed Washington would continue lobbying for additional countries to recognise Kosovo 's independence and hailed its leaders for their " reasoned , careful approach " to " the remaining challenges posed with territorial integrity on your borders ... particularly Serbia . "
In the medium term , he says , an initiative targeting PKK financial resources could be successful in limiting the rebels ' military strength , but " it is hard to see it as the silver bullet that would eliminate PKK . "
The former prime minister is also accused of financing his party through unlawful means .
Progressives said they are " enjoying the victory " and it is too early to talk about possible coalitions .
Mladic was arrested on May 26th and was transferred to The Hague five days later , after nearly 16 years on the run .
The popular AKP government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been elected twice .
The platforms will come in the form of a robot called Guard , which was developed by the company Yuksel Defence Systems , after two years of extensive research .
Here , it is primarily foreigners who are interested , along with affluent Albanians from the capital who are looking for a summer home or a good investment .
The project , which has faced numerous delays since its inception in 2002 , is now expected to be completed by 2014 .
Pristina and Western diplomats have rejected this as an option .
The ECAC recommended the vote due to irregularities observed in the second vote on December 13th .
( Various sources -- 26 / 08 / 08 - 27 / 08 / 08 )
A few weeks ago , the Islamic community sought and received permission to build a mosque on the site .
National efforts alone are not enough to fight these challenges , added Basescu .
But Spanish Minister of State for the European Union Diego Lopez Garrido , whose country currently holds the six @-@ month rotating EU presidency , said it would be impossible for that to happen in the next six months without a resolution to the name issue .
The Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina nominated Namik Kabil 's film " Guardians of the Night " for the Oscar Foreign Language Film category .
I will manage , " she says .
LT Gosposarska Banka 's total assets stood at 71.9m euros at the end of 2005 .
It decided Sljivancanin was aware the paramilitaries " would likely kill the prisoners of war " in the absence of regular Serb forces , as Meron stated in the courtroom .
In addition , the balance sheets of the central bank and the government are strong , with large foreign reserves and substantial buffers accumulated in the fiscal reserve account , " the Fund said in a statement on December 15th , but warned about " considerable private sector vulnerabilities . "
Those over 25 have higher expectations -- between 1,000 and 1,500 euros .
It is very important to make these financing sources available for the country [ given ] its existing demands , " Gjipali added .
Many analysts have seen South Stream as a rival to Nabucco , but according to Okumus , it 's the Trans @-@ Anatolian pipeline that is Nabucco 's real competitor .
Momcilo Stakis died of heart failure , while Serbian Democratic Party ( DSS ) activist Jasmina Jovanovic was killed when she fell under a truck .
Those teams will now face Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb .
" In the future period , the first and main task for Montenegro is to apply the interim agreement with the EU and resume with preparations for applying the SAA , " Rehn said .
SETimes : The announcement that the church in the middle of Skopje will be rebuilt after it was destroyed in the 1962 earthquake has prompted calls to also rebuild the Burmali Mosque .
Whereas car financing at a conventional bank entails a loan repaid with interest , Kuveyt Türk buys automobiles on behalf of customers , then sells them in installments at a higher price .
The breakthrough came after Turkey agreed to complete talks on an intergovernmental agreement on the project , completion of which observers expect by 2014 .
" The result of the referendum brings Turkey a step closer to its European objective , but more needs to follow , " European Parliament ( EP ) President Jerzy Buzek said in a statement .
Bulgaria 's worst score in the individual categories was for corruption -- 3.75 .
Last week , Belgrade completed a strict arrangement with the IMF .
They are still in front of us .
Barroso won re @-@ election for a second five @-@ year term at the head of the EU executive in September , but the members of his new cabinet still must be approved by the European Parliament ( EP ) .
" We have to put some order into that chaos , and we cannot let legalisation fail this time , " Dulic said .
Protests at concert spark debate over Kurdish issue
US , Montenegro sign military co @-@ operation agreement
The government plans to fine both individuals and businesses that evade the new levy .
Bulgaria , Romania and all other non @-@ euro members of the Union , except for Britain , said they would join the pact , which is expected to be signed in March following negotiations , which will focus also on the existing and future eurozone rescue mechanisms .
The Kosovo Security Force will soon join foreign peacekeeping missions . [ Reuters ]
Tasovac : Tito -- when the word marketing had only just entered the vocabulary back in 1952 -- said in a speech : " I don 't exactly know what marketing is , but it seems like a hell of an important thing . "
Although the organisation has an arm that operates as a commercial business , the bulk of BIRN 's work is done by its non @-@ profit sector , which is bankrolled by close to a dozen philanthropic institutions -- including the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the Balkan Trust for Democracy -- and European governments , The Netherlands and Norway .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 20 / 03 / 08
Environment , Mining and Spatial Planning Minister Oliver Dulic stated recently that the government would increase subsidies and lower interest rates to increase housing demand .
Turkey has requested the extradition of Remzi Kartal and Zübeyir Aydar from Belgium , the Hurriyet Daily News reported on Friday .
Officials from both sides then started preparations to open the Ledra Street crossing , which only became possible after UN peacekeepers checked the area for unexploded landmines .
The Irish realty company West Incorporated purchased the Telephone Palace in Sofia for 22.5m euros , local media reported on Monday ( February 1st ) .
In the 2004 election , the Democratic Rally ( DISY ) won the popular vote with 28.2 % .
The expectation was for 3.7 % GDP growth in the October 2008 WEO .
The Kosovo daily Express reports that the country 's export revenues in January plunged nearly 50 % compared to one year ago -- from 11.4m euros to 6.7m euros .
DiCarlo 's visit is seen as another sign of support .
We expect the first activities to be carried out [ by the end ] of this year .
An Energoinvest worker who wanted to remain anonymous tells SETimes that despite difficult conditions " we never missed work during any [ natural ] disaster .
" The process might have its difficulties .
" We are engaged in discussions .
By Muharrem Nitaj for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 13 / 05 / 11
We are ... more similar than we are different . "
Prosecutors say the group received a total of 890,000 euros and other benefits by waving smuggled cigarettes and alcohol from Ukraine through the customs point . ( Ziare - 28 / 04 / 11 ; Hotnews.ro , Romania Libera - 27 / 04 / 11 )
The campaign so far has been largely quiet and democratic , Selmanaj said , despite what he described as " isolated incidents . "
Speaking after the meeting of the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's top diplomats Monday , EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana confirmed only that there was a consensus on Lajcak 's successor but would not disclose his name .
But some , like Mile Jovanovic , an electrician in Mitrovica , are sick of all the bureaucracy .
Officials hope it will help address the main points of criticism -- overcrowding , hygiene , fights and limited opportunities for recreational and sports activities .
Rama was chosen in part because she does not have any political or business ties in Albania , which will facilitate her work fighting corruption in the highest levels of the administration and public institutions .
Police are also investigating the case .
Operation Salonica was led by the Spanish Civil Guard , while Europol played a co @-@ ordinating role as it worked with police in seven countries , including Albania , Austria , Belgium , Germany , Italy , Macedonia and Serbia .
" Further development of tourism in our country is a fact , " Andoni declares .
He met with President Boris Tadic and Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 24 / 06 / 09
" Nevertheless , some areas of concern remain to be addressed . "
Last year was a banner one , but some experts warn of possible bumps in the road .
UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's deputy , Albert Rohan , said on Friday ( April 13th ) , during a visit to Zagreb , that the talks between Belgrade and Pristina were unsuccessful due to the lack of compromise on both sides .
A month prior to that , Greek Cypriots overwhelmingly rejected the UN @-@ sponsored Annan Plan -- the last major effort for the unification of the island . .
Romania , Bulgaria under fire over telecoms
Months after the general elections , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is still waiting for a new government coalition as political parties wrangle over the division of ministerial functions in the BiH Council of Ministers .
UN prosecutors and judges were criticised for the inefficient trial .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 24 / 11 / 10
Pamuk was himself charged with " insulting Turkishness " under Article 301 in 2005 for comments he had made on the mass killings of Armenians in the early 1900s and of Kurds in recent decades .
He referred to EU Enlargement Director for Kosovo Pierre Mirel 's promise that the country would receive the plan by mid @-@ September .
By Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Athens - 15 / 04 / 09
In line with ICTY rules , Orie presented a summary of the accusations , count @-@ by @-@ count .
In April , the US embassy in Berlin issued a warning that security at diplomatic posts and military installations was being stepped up and urged Americans in Germany to be on the alert .
As elections approach , Kurdish issue heats up
Jolie , wearing a long black gown , walked arm @-@ in @-@ arm with Pitt on the red carpet , waving to photographers and fans .
The Macedonians came just ahead by rating happiness at 6.3 and life satisfaction at 5.2 .
" He wants to go back to the south , " the professor explains .
At least 16 Kosovo Serbs and four NATO troops were injured in clashes there Tuesday . [ Reuters ]
" We didn 't expect [ to win ] , " he said .
Meanwhile , art exhibits - among them , one featuring works from the Warsaw @-@ based Museum of Cariacture and Cartoon Art - provided enjoyment for connoisseurs .
" If the ( ruling ) VMRO @-@ DPMNE must choose between the name and NATO , they clearly say they will chose the name .
Jeremic told Serb media later that the stalemate was resolved after the United States , Germany , Great Britain , Italy and France " invited the representatives of the Kosovo Albanians as guests . "
" The resolution on Kosovo passed by the UN General Assembly provides good grounds for dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina , the topic of which should be the challenges of everyday life .
Business : New English paper launched in Turkey
Romania will face a price rise after the November 22nd presidential elections , warns a report published by PriceWaterhouseCoopers on Wednesday ( October 21st ) .
The festival aims to create conditions for the exchange of information and knowledge about new artistic and cultural creations in the Balkans and Western Europe .
Hungary is focusing on EU enlargement , expanding the Schengen area and talks between Serbia and Kosovo .
Russia has suggested that it could use its Security Council veto power to block any proposal that is unacceptable to Serbia .
Analysts worried that the domestic currency could spiral out of control , damaging the already frail Serbian economy .
The DTP demands Turkey 's recognition of the Kurds ' identity in its constitution and some sort of autonomy in the southeast .
Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D 'Alema paid a two @-@ day visit to Turkey , where he backed NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer 's call for a diplomatic solution to the problem of terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Party incursions from northern Iraq .
The event also raised funds for the Association of Parents of Child Cancer Patients .
It urged the international community in BiH and state judicial authorities to ensure that the case goes to court without political or other interference .
According to news reports , al @-@ Sabah suggested that Kuwaiti businessmen were interested in investment opportunities in the Turkish @-@ run northern part of Cyprus and that they would welcome the opening of a TRNC trade office in Kuwait .
As loans become more commonplace in Albania , a new database will help reduce bank costs and improve loan quality for customers .
Kaczynski and Sezer also sealed a protocol for bilateral political co @-@ operation .
Since its break @-@ up , the only former Yugoslav republic to have had this opportunity was Slovenia , which was a member during the 1998 @-@ 1999 term .
Greece and Slovenia signed three co @-@ operation agreements .
Clinton , who is celebrated in Kosovo for the role he played in stopping the ethnic cleansing of Kosovo Albanians by former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic more than ten years ago , asked the Kosovo people to continue building tolerance and working for the integration of minority groups .
" I have presented some revised ideas in front of both delegations and asked the negotiators to take them as framework for solution of the dispute , " Nimetz said after meeting with negotiators Nikola Dimitrov , Martin Protoger and Adamantios Vasilakis in New York .
" Most suicides , 63 , took place in Banja Luka ; of the 121 people , 98 were men and 23 women .
" This will be the Viagra for the membership process . "
He was received by the Secretary for Relations with States , Archbishop Dominique Mamberti .
Established in 1954 , CERN is the biggest and one of the most prestigious research centres in the world .
Turkey began membership talks in October 2005 , but the process has been moving at a snail 's pace , largely due to Ankara 's sluggish reform progress and its refusal to open its ports and airports to traffic from EU member Cyprus .
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times - 03 / 01 / 08
They and President Nicolas Sarkozy 's chief of staff , Claude Gueant , arrived in the Libyan capital Sunday .
Only " one or two countries " favoured maintaining the status quo , he noted , without naming them .
" At the moment there is , let 's say , the citizens of Serbia [ have a strange attitude towards ] their own country , ranging from blind adoration to extreme disdain ... But time goes by , and all will settle down , " he hopes .
He also called for further negotiations towards a compromise acceptable to both sides .
Writing in the local press , political analyst Mentor Kikia lamented the sight of statesman behaving " as though at a farmer 's market , while talking about thousands and hundreds of thousands of euros as though they were talking about potatoes . "
( AFP , AP , DPA , US Department of Defence , US Department of State , Radio and Television Montenegro - 01 / 05 / 07 )
She explained there have been attempts to identify citizens by photocopies of their identification cards and passports , which is " absolutely contrary to the law and the Eurostat methodology . "
Experts say the tomb is most likely the burial place of an important Thracian ruler .
All of the region 's leaders expressed their condolences .
The commission envisions that any winning candidate , before taking the presidential oath , should resign from any other public position .
Karpat specialises in Ottoman history and is currently a professor at the University of Wisconsin .
" The conclusion of the Brussels meeting by top EU officials , our ' European friends ' as some important subjects among the local authorities call them , clearly indicates that our house is still at the end , and that the road leading from the house to the world is long and riddled with hopelessness .
While thousands managed to overcome the massive structure put in place by the communist regime , at least 136 people were killed in the so @-@ called " death strip " between the main barrier and a second one further inside East Berlin while trying to escape into the free West .
" The law says that if the municipality does not have money for the shelter it doesn 't need to open one , " said Kanat .
While in Austria , Djelic visited several major scientific institutions including the Biomedical Campus , the Institute for Molecular Biotechnology and the Institute of Science and Technology .
Polls show that as many as 94 % of Albanians back joining NATO .
To preserve stability will be our priority .
Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk of Turkey earned an honourary degree at the University of Bucharest .
He explained that politicians should not view the government and opposition as winners and losers .
After each phase , the judges would rule on a certain number of the charges .
" We should live together with Albanians , " a Serbian man says .
Serbia exports 270m euros worth of goods while BiH exports a total of 80m euros a year to Kosovo .
At the time , he was the youngest prime minister in Europe .
On the sixth day of the protest , traffic along about 20 important highway junctions in northern and western Greece -- including the main highway linking Athens with the port city of Thessaloniki -- was disrupted Wednesday .
The Kosovo Economic and Fiscal Council approved a draft budget for 2008 on Monday ( November 12th ) , which for the first time would surpass 1 billion euros .
The first festival of students ' culture and art titled " Ventil " opened in Sarajevo on Monday ( February 25th ) .
It has become a humanistic crisis , " he said .
Also in science news : Montenegro 's government holds its first e @-@ session , and Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia sign a co @-@ operation agreement .
More than 20 high @-@ ranking officials , NGO activists and war crimes experts have been interviewed so far .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's biggest steel company , ArcelorMittal Zenica , halted output last week , with authorities warning more suspensions might follow if the crisis does not end soon .
Tadic handed the application to Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt , whose country holds the rotating EU presidency until the end of the year .
US envoy Jamew Pardew ( front ) . [ Reuters ]
" I can 't say whether there is a sea between us or an ocean .
The 44th traditional " Vinkovacke jeseni " [ Vinkovci Autumns ] Folk Music and Culture Festival began on Friday ( September 4th ) in Vinkovci , Croatia , and wraps up Sunday .
These entail using the name " Republic of Northern Macedonia " internationally and " North Macedonia " at the UN .
A first ongoing rescue package of 109 billion euros has done little to slow the slide towards a default that could jeopardize the Eurozone of countries using the euro .
Depositors blame post @-@ war authorities , whom they describe as " criminal groups of war profiteers , " for the loss of their savings .
Sibenik , Croatia , is hosting the 48th edition of the International Children 's Festival through July 5th .
Rober Koptas : Thanks to the efforts of Hrant Dink , Agos became more influential paper than was expected when it was founded .
" The aim of putting these women on the lists is just for show .
I understand solidarity in times like these , but let 's be reasonable , " said Gheorghe Cochilet , 67 , alluding to those with large incomes .
" The investigation continues to determine possible links to other punishable acts . "
Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov will head Bulgaria 's next government after his centre @-@ right party won Sunday 's parliamentary elections .
Others , however , fear that Nikolic 's victory would be dangerous for Serbs in Kosovo .
As expected , the amendments were supported only by the votes of the Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) , the Social Liberal Party ( HSLS ) and the Serb Democratic Party ( SDSS ) .
Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavreski described the system as " worthwhile , sustainable and transparent , " while contending " almost all European countries " already have it .
Only citizens of CoE member states -- all are ECHR signatories -- can submit a case to the court .
Prime Minister Erdogan has given his personal commitment to the sustained movement towards the European Union .
" The dialogue is not only one of the options , dialogue is the only option , the only solution to all the questions we want to solve between Kosovo and Serbia , " Thaci said .
In our public appearances , we are not criticising individuals , but the anomalies in the society .
Banja Luka 's ancient library flourishes again
The event closes Sunday .
The zoo , which cost more than 300,000 euros , is part of the city 's nature park .
A new survey finds Greece 's sovereign debt is the second riskiest in the world , after Venezuela 's .
We opened new study spaces in Peja and Gjilan , so the higher student numbers will be on the main Pristina campuses , and other cities , " former Kosovo Minister of Education Enver Hoxhaj told SETimes .
The key agreements on the laws of the EU package will allow BiH to apply for EU candidate status .
The government hopes the programme would help plug a funding shortfall of about 30 billion euros next year .
The old law stated that we cannot connect the windmill to the state power lines but officials in Ankara told us to wait , that they are changing the laws , " Cicek said .
Political analysts said the campaign failed to provide an opportunity for voters to make an informed choice when they go to the polling stations .
What we will be looking for in this election is that the playing field is level for all the candidates and that all the components who contribute to an election should play their part .
The Greek crisis Christmas , a last chorus of hope
These were exacerbated by an unprecedented increase in fuel costs of 16 % in 2010 , which continued to rise throughout 2011 .
Out @-@ of @-@ towners often fall victim to this scheme since they don 't know the quickest routes .
Businessmen in Macedonia agree that the investments are a win for everybody .
Responding to an ICJ ruling that found the 1995 massacre at Srebrenica constituted genocide , Bosniak and Croat leaders have been calling for the town to be removed from Republika Srpska 's authority .
" That is why Croatian banks are relatively stable and in hindsight will have no problems . "
There is no demand for the official recognition of Kosovo , but there is a demand for normal relations .
At his request , the UN Security Council will hold a session Tuesday to discuss the situation in Mitrovica .
IMF head Christine Lagarde said there are still great risks that Greece 's economy will not grow as much as its international creditors were hoping .
A political precedent
Turkey marks 60th anniversary in NATO , Macedonia on glide path
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Bulgarian counterpart , Putin suggested that other European companies may join South Stream .
The latest effort at re @-@ unification ended in failure in 2004 , when the Greek Cypriots rejected a plan proposed by then UN Secretary @-@ General Kofi Annan .
Kosovo vote poses a dilemma for Belgrade
He defeated rival Todor Petrov 1,016 to 91 .
" We are not even discussing it . "
The VMRO @-@ DPMNE took the mayoralty of the capital , Skopje .
Dragan Dautovski had a performance at the ancient observatory at Kokino on July 31st .
The Vinca Institute was established in 1948 and its Russian @-@ made nuclear research reactor operated from 1959 until 1984 , collecting all of the former Yugoslavia 's radioactive waste .
According to Ulas Doga Eralp , an assistant professor at Sabancı University , the impasse is symptomatic of an " overall negative stance towards Turkey . "
The territory of Kosovo has gone through a complete change in the ethno @-@ cultural sense , especially since two thirds of the pre @-@ war Serbian population has been expelled from the province and over 150 monasteries and churches demolished , while hundreds of new mosques have been built .
Economy and Regional Development Minister Nebojsa Ciric told the media that the government is negotiating with the company 's executives , expecting a solution before the factory shuts down .
SETimes : How do you see the end of this dialogue ?
The ICTY and the EU have both been pressing Serbia to deliver the two remaining war crimes fugitives from the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s still sought by the UN tribunal , particularly former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic .
Artan Hajdari , a seller in Pristina , told SETimes that they have been stockpiling products to keep prices stable for the time being .
It has been a decade since Athens first claimed that the pieces originated in Greece .
" We have many other social categories that have been unable to get needed benefits .
" We initiated a compromise that ended a stalemate and made the census possible , " Erdal Selmanovic , an SDA spokesman , told SETimes .
If one is responsible for all that , then they must have some satisfaction , " Veljovic said .
Videanu explained that AGRI -- currently assessed at 2 billion to 4 billion euros -- is the fastest and most effective gas transport project under construction along Europe 's southern corridor .
Will tough words from Angela Merkel prove the catalyst for reaching an agreement ?
Gates will appear at an event marking the launch of a new Microsoft product on the Romanian market .
It also urges Serbia to decrease its current payment balance , continue with privatisation and bankruptcy procedures to increase market competitiveness , and mount a sustained fight against corruption .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 11 / 01 / 11
After a few days in prison , he was extradited to Italy .
On the 27th day of a hunger strike , Albanian miners were removed from the Bulqiza chrome mine by special police on Saturday ( August 20th ) .
In 1953 , he settled in Munich , where he began work as an editor for RFE .
" BiH has the biggest dealing of goods with Serbia .
Nica says the nation needs another 6,000 policemen , a figure that is expected to drop with the transfer of gendarmes and border police to more urgent assignments and with the graduation of 1,000 police academy students this summer .
Many come from Britain , Italy , Finland and Denmark .
Djelic said several workshops will be organised in following months to review results .
If that was not enough or the best , it was because of the limits to his ability , he said , not because he was unwilling to do it .
Kosovo officials pledge to address the problems outlined in the report .
Government officials said they are working on a solution and will know soon whether it will seek a new partner or if the state will take over the factory .
Nearly 69 % of Southeast European Times readers are male , while around 31 % are female .
Bullard : Individual commanders of this HQ do not set short @-@ term goals according to their personal tenure .
It also said the country has been able to increase its economy by 1.87 billion euros since 2005 .
The study singles out insufficient judicial system reform , violations in anti @-@ corruption laws and political parties affecting public sector work as main obstacles in Serbia 's fight against corruption .
What the Laszlo Tokes lobby is doing in Brussels for the Szekler Land will have no political consequence .
Recently , various EU @-@ member countries have implemented a " science visa , " designed to make it easier for non @-@ EU researchers to get working visas within Union countries .
" If a policeman cannot support his family , it is questionable whether he will do his job professionally . "
At the Social Council meeting in late February , Mladen Novosel , the president of the Croatian Workers Union , challenged the government representatives who announced savings of around 260m euros with public sector cuts , by reducing employee benefits , and layoffs of about 5,000 freelance workers .
" Looking at it from the local , state perspective , Kosovo has never been threatened .
Until its future is settled , however , Kosovo continues to be a potential destabilizing factor .
The Bosnian Croats , who generally support that idea , insist however that they should get their own region in the event the country 's ethnic division is preserved .
With his party 's one @-@ seat majority on the verge of evaporating , Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis may have no choice but to call a snap vote .
" Not a small number of people are fed up by divisions which have lasted for over two decades , " Professor Svetozar Jovicevic told SETimes .
It proposed settling the issue instead at the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration in Geneva .
" I will be here for another two weeks , and then a friend of mine and her family are coming to stay in my apartment , " Marina explained .
The government initiated a campaign " 1.000 plus " to address the housing problems of young people , but interest has been low .
Under the first draft of the 2011 budget , drawn up last month , Greece was planning to reduce its budget deficit by 2.2 billion euros next year .
At a closed meeting with trade union leaders , employer associations ' representatives and regional associations ' representatives , Sanader announced a freeze on all public sector wages in 2009 .
Besides , he said , Turkey is the most powerful secular democracy in the region .
Divided BiH market hinders growth prospects
Today , there are many people looking for a job and very few vacancies , " she said .
" After the battle we have won , which is of huge importance for the country ... we will continue to work intensively so that Greece becomes productive , " the AFP quoted him as saying on Thursday .
Those remarks raised eyebrows in Brussels and prompted an " immediate " reaction by EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele , who called Bagis , asking him to clarify .
EC recommends partial suspension of Turkish accession talks
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and Slovenian counterpart Borut Pahor signed a memorandum of understanding Friday ( March 6th ) on technical support in EU affairs .
Ballaj said that the small number of regional air carriers makes the market for European carriers attractive .
In 2001 , he was kidnapped by members of the so @-@ called Zemun Clan and released after he paid them millions of euros in ransom .
Earlier negotiations between the opposition and the majority brokered a deal that Albania 's representative to NATO General Arjan Zaimi would be the joint candidate of the ruling and opposition parties .
Croatians prepare for EU referendum
" Today the country is in real danger of collapse , " they wrote in a joint article appearing in London 's Guardian and Sarajevo 's Dnevni Avaz .
A little @-@ known Serbian singer and composer , Marko Kon , has surprised many by emerging as his country 's representative at the 54th Eurovision in Moscow .
Analysts at Stratfor , a private security intelligence forecasting agency , suggested Monday that Erdogan 's Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) is unlikely to approve such an operation until after the country 's presidential election , expected to be held next month .
Central Bank Governor Ardian Fullani cited booming loans , the power supply crisis , electricity price hikes , fiscal policies and rising oil prices on world markets .
Some countries behave , in effect , like freeloaders , counting on easy financing of their deficits without being able , seemingly , to put their public budgets in good order .
Dusan Petrovic from the Democratic Party ( DS ) and Toma Nikolic from SRS say that it is not easy to find women who want to enter politics .
EU spokesperson Maja Kocijancic , told SETimes that the Union is proceeding with this agreement in the same way it has done with the rest of the agreements in the dialogue .
Culture and Sports : Olympic torch on its way to Singapore
The deadline for submitting bids is February 10th .
The facts brought to light thus far point to hundreds of millions of euros of budget funds having been siphoned off as a result of violating the public procurement rules , highly inflated contractual prices for construction or renovation works , or other schemes .
The goal of all accession talks is full EU membership , a senior Portuguese official said on Thursday , rejecting calls for a major debate on Turkey 's bid during his country 's presidency of the Union .
I will always warn about such double standards practiced by Europe , " Djilas said .
According to the media , millions of donated euros were embezzled and transferred to Turkey in 2007 .
But a recent visit by Erdogan -- to be followed by a Sarkozy trip to Ankara -- may signal a shift in Turkey 's favour .
Yet others are wary of accession .
Also on Tuesday , Traikov and Romanian Economy , Trade and Business Environment Minister Ion Ariton signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate the two countries ' energy markets .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey , Greece seek to boost ties
" Projects for the construction of a new , or the upgrading of an existing UWWT facility are currently being implemented in three other agglomerations , " it noted .
Macedonia has been waiting three years to obtain an EU membership negotiation date .
Like people like government .
" Leave Macedonia to be called Macedonia , " Erdogan said during the talks with Gruevski .
According to Buhler , the number of KFOR soldiers in both parts of the town has been increased and they will be setting up checkpoints and conducting foot patrols .
Though the incident is not discussed in the report -- occurring after the timeframe under review -- Ban urged all concerned to show restraint .
At this pace , Harvest 's mission would require another 80 years .
Metals are one of Kosovo 's only exports . [ Reuters ]
Rumours have circulated that the policy was drafted after conservative Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan passed through Asmalimescit on June 15th and became angry that people were drinking in the streets .
The Turkish government has come under mounting public pressure to crack down on PKK bases in northern Iraq , following some of the deadliest attacks by the group in years .
( Various sources - 03 / 07 / 09 @-@ 10 / 07 / 09 )
Montenegro 's Luksic presents government programme
By and large , Macedonians responded to the NATO debacle with an outpouring of nationalist sentiment rather than a willingness to concede .
However , he told SETimes that the party is channeling its dissatisfaction by using moderate diplomatic vocabulary .
According to Professor Yasin Aktay of Selcuk University , Ankara is hesitant to give active support to such opposition groups because there is no unanimous front demanding Gaddafi 's resignation .
Red sharks swim for Montenegro
Plastic products are major pollutants .
NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer made a historic visit to Romania .
On Monday ( August 25th ) , Bulgarian wooden @-@ flute player Teodosii Spasov opened the Balkan Flute Festival in the cultural centre of Pale , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Also in business news : Chevron plans to explore a shale gas field in Bulgaria , and the EIB will fund a water management project in Macedonia .
He has said he will cut ties with the AKP after assuming the presidency .
The three ferryboat lines already operating between the two countries are the Vidin @-@ Calafat , Silistra @-@ Calarasi and Oryahovo @-@ Bechet .
Romania 's Culture Ministry announced it will give out grants worth 175,000 euros in seven cultural fields .
" Although the vote took place in an overall calm atmosphere , reports of electoral fraud and intimidation were brought to the attention of the delegation , " it said .
" Youth vote ! " and " Women vote ! " are some of the many slogans on billboards posted in cities around the country .
Kovacevic and Stankovic each have a donor card .
Especially in the summer , the Serbian , Bulgarian and Romanian sections of the Danube offer lovely beaches and landscapes -- a haven for wilderness enthusiasts and recreational fisherman .
Many say that action marked the start of a much larger purge , although Turkey has long insisted there was no systematic plan for exterminating Armenians .
Election result complicates Kurdish reform
So far , the Socialists are ahead in terms of vote count , while monitors say that Albania failed to meet international election standards .
It is important that proceedings in this context fully respect the due process of law , in particular the rights of the defendants , " Brussels said .
( AFP , AP , FT , Beta - 20 / 05 / 07 ; Javno.hr - 18 / 05 / 07 ; Balkan Investigative Reporting Network -- 15 / 05 / 07 @-@ 20 / 05 / 07 )
US goods represent only 5 % of Turkey 's imports .
" It was a homicidal attempt , " he told SETimes from home , where he was recovering after surgery .
Erbakan , 84 , died on Sunday of heart failure .
" It is not an issue of which tourists come from what country , but of how much money they spend , " he said .
He was smoking when he said it .
The government plans to establish a separate television channel serving minority Serb viewers . [ Reuters ]
About ten days ago , US President George W. Bush signed a law that provides for granting political and technical support to the Adriatic Charter countries -- Albania , Croatia and Macedonia -- in their bids to join NATO .
Following Tolimir 's arrest , five indictees remain at large .
Ban confirmed that the UN will investigate the events in Mitrovica on March 17th , when UNMIK and KFOR stormed a courthouse that Serbs had seized .
Sejdiu says the sector 's focus needs readjustment .
Problems with the guarantors emerged after the privatisation of the banking sector in 2002 and the arrival of foreign banks in BiH .
One involves the renovation of the Bujanovacka Banja spa complex .
On July 11th , 775 victims of the Srebrenica genocide were finally laid to rest .
" I take the view that my powers should be used when the hands of the domestic institutions are tied . "
Although much of the president 's office in Croatia is ceremonial , Josipovic has enough political power to play a significant role in foreign policy , the military and issues of national security .
" Now I don 't have to tell my daughter that I 'm going to jail .
The museum is located on the site where Gavrilo Princip , a Bosnian Serb nationalist , shot and killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife , Sophie .
At the time , its population of 4.4 million consisted of 43 % Bosnian Muslims ( Bosniaks ) , 31 % Bosnian Serbs and 17 % Bosnian Croats -- many of them living in mixed communities .
A further 458.4m euros has been set aside under a multi @-@ beneficiary programme that will support joint projects by several partners , in areas including economic , social and civil society development , administrative and judicial reform , and fighting organised crime and corruption .
Also in science and technology news : US archaeologist George Bass applies for Turkish citizenship , and Sofia ranks 10th on the internet access list .
Although bars and restaurants complied with restrictions on sales to minors , stores often did not .
After a period of 12 to 18 months , however , the Kosovo Assembly would adopt a new constitution , declare independence , and gain the right to request full membership in the UN .
Engineers from Kragujevac and Nis designed the first Serbian implant that can replace part of the human sternum .
Cyprus appears to be throwing up another roadblock and Ankara cried foul on Wednesday .
According to local media , the new Daimler facility would employ 4,000 people .
Krstic , however , thinks Turkish engagement in Mitrovica will lead to future confrontations between the Albanians and the Serbs .
This year 's event coincided with events marking the 100th birthday of Romanian writer , philosopher and historian of religions Mircea Eliade ( 1907 @-@ 1986 ) .
Public opinion analyst Srdjan Bogosavljevic emphasises that public dissatisfaction with the standard of living could have a major impact on voter turnout in the next election .
The new structure will be finalised around spring 2011 .
After the broadcast aired , Remes was asked to leave office by Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu , while authorities began investigating the source of the story .
Also in cultural news : a Bosnian cookbook sizzles at the Gourmand World Cookbook Fair , and the Albanian National museum hosts an Iranian cultural exhibit .
" Now is the time to carefully read the verdict and try to move forward , " Serb member Nebojša Radmanovic said .
We want those responsible to be held accountable and the state to pay the families damages , " Barbu said .
" This is great .
According to pre @-@ election agreements , numerous smaller parties will rally around these two parties , so odds are that the reformed Socialist Party of Serbia , once headed by strongman Slobodan Milosevic and now fronted by Milosevic 's former aide and current Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic , will be a major political player .
No one expects mass protests on the streets of Ankara demanding that the ruling Justice and Development Party resign , especially in light of elections scheduled in June .
On Thursday , Josipovic is scheduled to visit the village of Ahmici in central BiH and become the first Croatian leader to pay tribute to the more than 100 Bosniak civilians killed there by Bosnian Croats in April 1993 .
In this case there are two different opinions .
Beyond that point , if Europe doesn 't proceed to fiscal unification in the meantime , it may be too late because the implementation takes time , " Basescu concluded .
However , it was hailed as the best meeting to date .
It is staffed by officers who have considerable experience in this highly sensitive and important area .
If it were , it would have been forced to maintain the EU standard . "
Croatia rejects changes to EU proposal for resolving dispute with Slovenia
Bulgaria 's government adopted a draft budget for 2007 and forwarded the bill to parliament for final approval .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 30 / 04 / 09
Since July 2008 , the Socialist Party has been a member of Serbia 's ruling coalition and holds three ministerial posts in the current cabinet .
( Reuters , Office of the High Representative - 13 / 09 / 08 ; AP , AFP , Reuters , Office of the High Representative , EC Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina , US Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina - 12 / 09 / 08 )
Statistics suggest that Serbia recycles nearly ten times less waste than EU member states , but officials say recycling is on the rise .
According to estimates , around 2,000 officials currently hold dual offices in Serbia .
Same work , same pay is as elusive in Southeast Europe as it is across the rest of Europe .
Only about a half indicated they had a full @-@ time job ; the rest were either unemployed or working part @-@ time .
The facility also contains an Intensive Care Unit ( ICU ) that can treat 15 patients suffering from complications .
Politicians were praised for working together , which was particularly important for Gruevski and Ahmeti , because they played leading roles in reaching the consensus , according to a US Embassy press release .
Currently , there are over 2,000 Greek and nearly 300 Romanian companies that have registered in Bulgaria , according to official statistics .
Serb and Albanian crime rings have been co @-@ operating in developing this racket , which is very profitable throughout the whole country , not just in the Kosovo Serb @-@ dominated parts .
The Dayton Accords , signed nearly sixteen years ago , brought an end to the violence that ravaged BiH . [ Reuters ]
US company Noble Energy announced on Wednesday ( February 16th ) that it has information suggesting there may be large natural gas quantities southeast of Cyprus .
CIM provides shelter and health care services to the children , and helps them obtain legal documentation -- necessary for attending school and qualifying for government healthcare .
Thus , the political instability leads to a 1.5 billion @-@ euro hike in state costs , " said Croitoru .
" We 're fearful , because anything that happens to them in al @-@ Qamishli , it 's as if it 's happening to us too , " she said .
Dozens of history , architecture and art scholars from several Turkish universities also published a joint declaration protesting the destruction and expressing concern over what they described as ignorance of the city 's 1,000 @-@ year Byzantine heritage .
Samir acknowledges that his people use the term , and that they do not object strenuously to others doing so as long as the intent is not to disparage . " Gypsy , " Samir explains , " originally meant ' dirty - do not touch ' . "
The provision of medical services from a distance is also a clear benefit .
Albania fails EU 's visa liberalisation exam
At 15 , he moved to Sarajevo , where he graduated in medicine in 1971 and became a physician and psychiatrist .
Authorities decided against placing a huge screen in Ljubljana 's Presern Square this year .
" They owned today 's game and I don 't believe we would have lost even if Nigeria continued with 11 players .
The AKP won those elections handily , attracting more than 46 % of the vote .
Georganta said Georgiou wouldn 't let them have any role in the office , and inflated the deficit to suit the then @-@ ruling PASOK Socialist administration and back up the need for Greece to be bailed out by the EU @-@ IMF @-@ ECB Troika .
They also contend that Ankara does not seem to have a plan beyond negotiations and diplomatic engagement .
Djukanovic expressed gratitude to Macedonia for supporting Montenegro 's efforts to join the EU and NATO .
The head of the Montenegrin Supreme Court , Vesna Medenica , told media that the country 's problem with corruption and organised crime " is not as bad as critics claim . "
" HDZ should first talk about the issue with the parties in the Federation , not seek partners among parties in Republika Srpska " he said .
High winds and temperatures , as well as arson , have been blamed for at least 90 smaller fires over the past few days .
" This agreement foresees construction of the transit South Stream pipeline through Serbia , construction of gas storage facilities and a strategic partnership in the modernisation of NIS , " Popovic said at a joint news conference with the Russian ambassador .
Southeast European NGOs launch " Anticorruption Revolution "
Another representative , Stefan Zankov , lists his occupation simply as Member of Parliament .
Veljanovski met with Chinese counterpart Wu Bangguo , Vice @-@ President Xi Jinping and President Hu Jintao .
From 1992 to 1999 , he received about 500 euros a month .
Her mother , Ljerka Mintas Hodak , is a former deputy prime minister .
About 80 % of those leaving have just graduated .
The Bulgarian Education Ministry will provide 437m euros from EU structural funds for education and science in 2007 @-@ 2013 .
The allegations stem from his time as minister of transport .
Romanian air carrier Tarom opened a new route connecting Bucharest and Belgrade on Monday ( December 7th ) .
Intense coalition talks can be expected in the days ahead .
Serbian President Boris Tadic delivers a speech to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe . [ Reuters ]
Croatian President Stipe Mesic stressed that the victory of the For a European Serbia coalition over nationalist forces bodes well for the entire region 's future .
Banu Guven , a 14 @-@ year news correspondent of NTV , resigned this month over what she views as excessive censorship -- and self @-@ censorship -- in the Turkish media .
According to the governor , if exporters wish to increase exports they should develop production , improve the quality of their products and production efficiency and should not base their hopes on exchange rate differences .
Bulgarian wrestler Radoslav Velikov won bronze in the 55kg freestyle event on Tuesday ( August 19th ) , defeating Namig Sevdimov of Azerbaijan .
Aleksandar Covic , the song 's composer and a founding member of Regina , said the band has a good chance of winning in Moscow .
Past Romanian squads excelled in gymnastics , rowing and track and field .
The Hague acquits Macedonia 's Boskovski , convicts Tarculovski
Sinan Alic , president of the Foundation of Truth , Justice and Reconciliation , agrees .
The young respondents singled out employment , housing and education as their priorities .
The ambitious project kicked off in Athens and the northern suburb of Kifissia in September , with the participation of 6,000 residents .
For those without a boat , the only way to reach Vis is by ferry or hydrofoil .
Irish voters overturned their June 2008 " no " vote , approving the Lisbon Treaty in an October 2nd referendum . [ Getty Images ]
Mitrovski calculated that installing solar panels on all of Washington 's traffic lights would save nearly 252 billion kW / h of electricity per year .
If the gathered information provides no grounds for initiating legal proceedings , the recordings must be destroyed within ten days of termination of the operation .
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul says the views recently expressed by the country 's political and military leaders regarding Iraqi Kurds complemented each other and were not a sign of disagreement .
So far , the tender has attracted interest from groups in Denmark , China , Israel , the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland .
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For these preparatory talks , the Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots formed six working groups and seven technical committees .
In a meeting with President Traian Basescu , Merkel reiterated the two countries ' common interest in settling the Transdniester conflict and problems in the Western Balkans .
" Macedonia is not in recession , but keeping in mind that our biggest export recipients are in recession , we took those preventive steps to alleviate a possible crisis .
Greece 's Panhellenic Exporters ' Association forecasts exports to rise by 20 % year @-@ on @-@ year to 17 billion euros this year , the association said on December 13th .
Nazan Moroglu , an expert on women 's rights law from the Istanbul Bar Association , agrees that violence against women cannot be reduced to finding solutions to individual incidents .
That assessment is due in July .
On Wednesday ( October 21st ) , the tribunal also turned down Karadzic 's request for the exclusion of Judge Melville Baird of Trinidad and Tobago .
The discovery solves a long @-@ standing archeological riddle .
The Banja Luka migration service centre is one of five in BiH , and has served more than 700 people . [ Courtesy of International Organisation of Migration ]
The choice of George Maior , a Social Democrat , has shaken up the political landscape in Romania and is seen as testing the limits of the ruling alliance .
The World Bank approved a 59.1m @-@ euro loan for Montenegro on Thursday ( September 1st ) to support the country 's " progress in implementing reforms in its banking and financial sector . "
Many interpreted his words as referring to current US policy .
It 's impossible ... We will obviously have to open up to the Balkans .
The statement announced the transfer of three detainees to " their country of citizenship , " BiH , without identifying them by name .
" We are waiting for the UN to give us the go ahead and we will decide the same day , " Bulutoglulari said .
Bulgaria 's business climate index up in August
Excavations at the Bronze Age settlement of Politiko @-@ Troullia , 25km southwest of Nicosia , resumed this summer as part of the ongoing archeological research in Cyprus .
However , John Linnell -- of the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research -- says such success might be tough to replicate because " poaching ... is limiting [ lynx 's ] ability to recover . "
Survivors of mine explosions do not receive equal treatment , she pointed out , as war victims are entitled to more rights and benefits than civilians .
The security for the commemoration became a point of contention last month when Schwarz @-@ Schilling announced that the issue would be handled by the state , instead of RS , who has been in charge in previous years .
During the meeting this week , both parties responded to the troika 's points .
Foreign direct foreign investment ( FDI ) in Kosovo has dropped , the Agency for Promotion of Foreign Investment announced on February 19th .
Countries that have shale gas are paying Gazprom a price that is several times lower than the one Bulgaria is currently paying , according to Traikov .
Rasim Ljajic 's Sandzak Democratic Party , for example , has been in talks with other minority parties on the formation of a " List for Tolerance , " which could campaign together with one of the major parties in Serbia -- probably the Democratic Party ( DP ) .
During World War II , the island was the main hideout of Josip Broz Tito , who would become a leader of the former Yugoslavia .
A local proposition for ethnically @-@ divided city leadership may not be so outlandish .
Inzko also warned that the RS is obstructing a final decision for the Brcko district .
She finished first with 2 : 28.11 .
Macedonian Defence Minister Lazar Elenovski met with his German counterpart , Franz Josef Jung , in Berlin .
" Faith in the Alliance ... is the main reason Albania is striving to join NATO , " Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu said at a send @-@ off ceremony for the second Albanian contingent to the International Security Assistance Force ( ISAF ) mission in Afghanistan .
" I think that it will be enough for Podgorica to promise that it will do something and show clear signals that it will be like that . "
Council of Europe urges Albania to wrap up Gerdec case
Poverty , unemployment still plague Kosovo
" The dress is our eternal inspiration because we consider the dress to be the queen of fashion , " said twin sisters Morana Saracevic and Marija Cicko Karapetric from Studio Boudoir .
If there is an idea to come to a compromise , we need more time , " he added .
With a predicted growth rate of 3 % this year , Macedonia is well on its way to an economic recovery , according to an IMF study this month .
Also in cultural news : Days of Serbian Culture are held in Zagreb , and the cornerstone of a memorial to Mustafa Kemal Atturk is laid in a Macedonian village .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 17 / 03 / 11
The event will feature the Oscar @-@ nominated movie Before the Rain by director Milco Mancevski and I Am from Titov Veles , Macedonia 's candidate for 2009 Best Foreign @-@ Language Film Oscar .
She will receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for her work in natural language processing research .
The EC cited a specialised court and prosecution office for organised crime that began work last month , and " significant results " delivered by the Commission for the Identification and Forfeiture of Criminal Assets as some of the main developments in Bulgaria since July 2011 .
" This should be an alarm call for all the political parties , since 2012 is an electoral year -- especially for those in the ruling coalition , " she said .
" International relations are such that it is unrealistic to expect Kosovo and Metohija to remain part of Serbia , " he told the local B92 network , adding that " the only possible compromise solution is territory partition . "
Polancec faces strong public criticism over a scandal involving local food producer Podravka , where several company officials allegedly intended to buy company shares and take over the firm with its own money -- a scam that cost the country approximately 34.5m euros .
" My parents had hoped that I would not even pass the entrance exam , " says Tadic .
Fans from around the Balkans were there too .
International agency Fitch Ratings became the first rating agency to lift Greece out of default territory .
Serbian police on Tuesday ( February 23rd ) searched the Belgrade family home of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic , who faces genocide and other war crimes charges handed down by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
Such events contribute to increased tourism in both directions .
KFOR will have full control over the border control points and the secondary roads coming from Serbia .
It now seems to me that the stage is open for much more intense Balkan relations , because the big forces are predominantly preoccupied with their own problems .
She became involved with a programme launched by the organisation dubbed " The School of Life . "
So far , no one has been held responsible for conditions at the hospital .
The situation in BiH was also discussed by the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's foreign ministers during their meeting Monday in Brussels .
He highlights that more needs to be done against corruption , and says effective law enforcement to curb supply is needed .
But external shocks could lead to an increase in public debt levels and imply downward ratings pressure .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski visited Poland , and Albanian Defence Minister Gazmend Oketa was in Washington .
It found that out of 400,000 weapons in the hands of the citizens , 330,000 are illegal .
The Golden Laurel Wreath Award for Best Performance went to the German performance of " Radio Muezzin , " directed by Stefan Kaegi and performed by the Rimini Protokoll company .
" The government has to consider the report and to work in the direction of achieving political consensus and also fulfilling the criteria , " Fuere said .
" By some estimates , the state suffered damages in the amount of 550m euros by employing privately @-@ owned machinery from 2004 to 2009 , Djeric told SETimes .
Other authorities waved off such concerns .
Of 179 countries ranked this year , only five others were classified as " free , " with an overall score of 80 or higher .
Similarly , Polish Minister for European Affairs Mikolaj Dowgielewicz said that Prime Minister Donald Tusk would try to convince EU leaders to back Nabucco to reduce the bloc 's dependence on Russian gas supplies .
It also invited members of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport and other relevant bodies " to launch the negotiation of a possible new international convention against manipulation of sports results and notably match @-@ fixing that could establish an appropriate framework of commitment and co @-@ operation to fight this scourge . "
The goal is to stem the country 's ongoing brain drain and encourage the return of scientists who have already left .
The arrests of Directorate General of Information and Internal Protection ( DGIPI ) chief Cornel Ilie Serban and General Anti @-@ corruption Directorate ( DNA ) Operations Division Director Petru Pitcovici two weeks ago are the latest in a major scandal plaguing Romania 's interior ministry .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski has won a new mandate , but will govern with reduced parliamentary strength . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
The Refinery Associates of Texas , Switzerland 's Mercuria Energy Group Ltd . , and Anika Enterprises offered 125m euros .
The March issue of Bilim ve Teknik ( Science and Technology ) was supposed to mark the 200th anniversary of the British scientist 's birth and the 150th anniversary of his book on evolution , On the Origin of Species .
He made the statement a day before a joint team of IMF , EU and European Central Bank ( ECB ) experts was due to arrive in Athens to review Greece 's progress in implementing the conditions for the 110 billion @-@ euro rescue package .
Bulgaria 's men 's volleyball team has reached the quarterfinals , defeating Venezuela 3 @-@ 1 ( 23 @-@ 25 , 25 @-@ 19 , 25 @-@ 16 , 25 @-@ 22 ) .
The idea is to hold regional training in Nis and to make it a centre where experts will gather and be sent [ when ] needed in crisis situations ... to have more [ expertise ] and different teams , such as mine clearing teams and rescue teams for cases of floods , earthquakes and ruins .
The pipeline will carry Russian natural gas from Turkey to northern Italy via Bulgaria , Serbia , and Croatia .
Without education and technology , they cannot move forward .
Bulgaria now has three medals in wrestling at the Beijing Games .
The State Statistical Office reported a 1.4 % negative growth in the second quarter , following a 0.9 % contraction in the previous three months .
" I invite the government to resign and I invite you all , on January 21st , to protest against the mud of the government which plunders people every day , " Rama said on Friday , after Meta stepped down .
The moment the representatives of Kosovo Albanians change their political position , the negotiations will continue and lead to a permanent rather than a temporary solution . What we have now is a temporary solution , " Ivanovic said .
The three then officially signed the Accord in Paris on December 14th 1995 .
She says some broadcasters required help from Independent Media Commission ( IMC ) to facilitate import of their equipment , something her institution was unable to do due to legal constraints .
The European Commission ( EC ) published its latest report Wednesday ( May 12th ) confirming that Bulgaria and Romania have not met the criteria for joining the eurozone .
Concluding the accord should reduce the confusion of some voters about Serbia 's relations with the EU after Kosovo 's independence , AFP quoted Strategic Marketing researcher Svetlana Logar as saying " The biggest confusion was caused by the status quo , and in this way a clarification of the situation is useful " to the pro @-@ Western forces .
Meanwhile , meteorologists predict more powerful rains for northwestern Turkey this week , which could raise the death toll .
According to playwright Goran Stefanovski , it is a " complex , polyphonic theatre and mosaic encyclopedia of images , a sad and funny two @-@ and @-@ a @-@ half @-@ hour tragicomedy where the performers sing and dance and stand on their heads . "
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Croatian inventors won 11 awards at the Malaysia Technology EXPO .
In a rapidly changing country with a young population , however , traditions are not for everyone and are constantly being challenged .
Apart from the criticism over unfinished work , Brammertz praised Serbia in the report .
A limited number of unskilled Bulgarian and Romanian workers -- such as fruit pickers -- would have the opportunity to get seasonal jobs in Britain , but would not be offered a general right to work .
Greece 's Ministry of Health thinks the depiction is overblown .
Naser Oric , 41 , was sentenced to two years in prison in June 2006 , after a trial chamber at the UN court in The Hague found him guilty of failing to prevent the murder and torture of Bosnian Serb captives held in Srebrenica between September 1992 and March 1993 .
In a development that has further raised concerns , the Iranian website Gerdab.ir -- operated by the powerful Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp -- reposted a blog post written by Seyed Ali Pourtabatabaei , a 30 @-@ year @-@ old from Qom , who writes a blog called Kheyrazanonline .
The discovery was made in the Kucukyali Arkeopark on the Asian side of Istanbul .
Jeremic also invited Meta to visit Belgrade .
The UNDP says that high unemployment and poverty remain the most critical problems facing Kosovo today .
However , rather than using that revenue for capital investments , authorities propped up administrations and bought social peace , according to Miljevic .
He was also ambassador of Serbia and Montenegro to Finland and Estonia .
Participants in the round table included Interior Minister Rumen Petkov and several ambassadors , among them Michael Geier of Germany and John Beyrle of the United States , who recently urged Bulgarian media and the public to condemn the practice of vote buying as unacceptable .
Greece , which has a province called Macedonia , is opposed to its neighbour 's use of the same name , saying it implies possible territorial claims .
Clinton encouraged the countries to overcome their differences to allow for unblocking Macedonia 's NATO bid .
Not only will damage sustained over the years be fixed , but the bridges will be enabled to withstand twice their current capacity .
Turkish Ambassador to the United States Namik Tan was recalled after the March 4th vote on the Armenian genocide resolution . [ Getty Image ]
Parliament passed the new electoral code , a consensus between the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition Socialist Party ( SP ) , on Tuesday ( November 18th ) , in hopes of ensuring free and fair elections this coming spring .
" The objective is to improve traffic flow , reduce transport costs and contribute to a reduction in the rate of accidents , " transport ministry sources say .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 17 / 03 / 09
Although less costly than South Stream , whose price could reach 24 billion euros , according to some analysts , the Nabucco project has been stymied over finances and the need to find reliable suppliers .
A signal of a thaw in the process of Turkey 's membership negotiations came at the end of March , when the EU agreed to open talks with Ankara on enterprise and industrial policy -- the second of all 35 chapters a candidate country must complete to join the Union .
The centre was established in co @-@ operation with the International School for Holocaust Studies Yad Vashem . [ Getty Images ]
According to Bacik , they are in the process of expanding and learning to operate in the difficult and diverse environments of the Middle East .
Human trafficking , sexual exploitation still a problem in Turkey
Ten years after his brief but significant tenure as Belgrade mayor , the legacy of Zoran Djindjic remains incomplete .
His brother , Muhamed , was enrolled in high school .
Macedonia and Albania agree to further good neighbourly relations based on respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity , as well as economic co @-@ operation .
Brazil showed their skills and won 3 @-@ 1 but the general impression was that they didn 't demonstrate the kind of game that wins World Cups .
While in Moscow , Kosor opened an office of Croatia 's Chamber of Commerce .
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Welcoming the resumption of the SAA talks , Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica pledged on Wednesday that his country would take steps to " fulfill all generally accepted European standards . "
It is one of the most complex attempts at reform ever implemented in Macedonia .
Meanwhile , Turkey 's EU bid has been moving at a slow pace , in part due to Ankara 's difficulties in implementing the required reforms .
On Monday ( August 1st ) , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci called an urgent meeting of the Kosovo Security Council to discuss the latest developments .
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 01 / 03 / 07
They will then convene to rule on the case .
" With this maimed law , [ politicians ] are trying to restore their image capital they have constantly lost over the last 20 years .
But only further improvements , together with diversification of services , will allow the country to move past the obstacles this sector could face in the long run
I worry a lot because I will become a part of a high unemployment rate . "
He never returned .
Stefanovic put it this way : " I can say we 've closed this round with a concrete agreement , which was no simple feat , and it turned out to be true that we haven 't accepted anything that had been pompously announced by Pristina as the recognition of a state border . "
Rexhepi spoke to SETimes about the security situation in Kosovo 's north and how it affects the country 's overall security .
Secondly , Serbian products will be able to enter Kosovo , and this can be good news for consumers , because they are often cheaper than other products of same quality , " Bytyci said .
The two ministers also signed an agreement on the joint battle against illegal immigration .
Serbian authorities have said they will react fiercely if Kosovo proclaims independence without the UN Security Council 's permission .
The festival aims to strengthen Jewish cultural identity in the region .
The victory of Tadic 's pro @-@ European coalition in Sunday 's vote came as a surprise , as all pre @-@ election polls had shown it trailing the ultranationalist Serb Radical Party ( SRS ) .
" It was not easy to initiate such a programme , since there are a lot of Faculties of Law from the region of SEE involved , " he said .
The EFPZ will cover about 30,000 sq km of the Adriatic outside Croatian territorial waters . [ Getty Images ]
Analyst Ian Bancroft , co @-@ founder of the organisation TransConflict , stresses that the north will remain a key issue and should be part of the talks .
EULEX was to deploy soon after Kosovo declared independence nine months ago but has stalled in part because of objections from Serbia .
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Albanian annual mobile phone revenues reach about 350m euros .
Noting that Bulgaria and Romania have each made " some progress " in certain fields , Tuesday 's reports urged the leadership of the judiciaries in both countries to be more pro @-@ active and to take more responsibility for the benefit of reform .
Mufti calls for inter @-@ religious peace in Kosovo
The visit of President Boris Tadic to Skopje strengthened good relations between Serbia and Macedonia , re @-@ affirmed Macedonian identity , emphasised the need to solve the existing church dispute and increase trade .
Sofia summit participants pledge support for diversification of gas supply routes
Therefore , construction of the Corridor 8 ( East to West ) and Corridor 10 ( North to South ) will be particularly important .
Osman Atalay , executive board member of the Istanbul @-@ based Foundation for Human Rights and Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief , an Islamic charity group , witnessed the incident .
It was released shortly before the latest IAEA Director General Report chastising Iran for deflecting questions about the possible military dimensions of its nuclear programme .
The brutal attack shocked fans in both Hungary and Romania and drew unprecedented coverage from the European media .
" I did not want to photograph these buildings in a touristy way , but rather try to capture their use and role in the daily life of the people , " Benzenberg told SETimes .
The agency is also working to increase access and the use of IT , and to enhance math and science education in Macedonian schools .
For the time being , traffic on the Skopje @-@ Veles Highway has been reduced from two lanes to one , resulting in a few car accidents .
The CEC did not guarantee the integrity of the elections .
These larger issues are still not the substance of ongoing talks between Kosovo and Serbia .
They will be able to work for six months at a time and will have no access to benefits or public housing .
The insult was condemned Tuesday by the Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia .
The global financial crisis hit Albanian steel production , media reported on Wednesday ( December 17th ) .
Also in science news : the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences signed a co @-@ operation agreement with its French counterpart , and Turkey 's Bilkent University is conducting a research project on 3D technology .
A mosaic unveiled Saturday ( January 23rd ) in Tirana set off further debate about the earliest date the Albanian capital was inhabited .
Switzerland 's decision Sunday ( November 29th ) to ban the construction of minarets in the country sparked criticism from local Muslims and those living abroad .
Additional progress includes the establishment of an appellate court , the adoption of laws and measures to protect classified material and data , and the election of new local police commanders in most municipalities .
" This will help the development of the KSF and will strengthen our co @-@ operation . [ It will help to ] prepare the KSF to undertake even more ... duties within and outside the country in NATO @-@ led operations , " Ceku said .
She adds that anti @-@ corruption organisations have concluded interested third parties profit the most from the situation .
Election could bring winds of change in Croatia
Hope on Cyprus reunification prospects remains guarded
Libyan court confirms death sentences for Bulgarian , Palestinian medics
" I think we found an excellent compromise ( by ) not going back to business as usual but still making clear that we want to maintain contact with Russia , " said German Chancellor Angela Merkel . [ Getty Images ]
The budget suffers from a lack of foreign investment , a source of revenue that dried up abruptly .
Albanians spent 453m euros on tourism from July to September last year , or 54 % more compared to 2008 , the Bank of Albania announced on Tuesday ( February 2nd ) .
Milic says the SNP is yet to come to a position on NATO membership , and he will not have the party faithful learning his thoughts via the media .
The Croatian judiciary received a score of 4.4 , while Macedonian and Kosovo judiciaries got 4.2 and 4.0 , respectively .
Two @-@ thirds of the funding would come in the form of co @-@ ordinated bilateral loans from eurozone countries , with the IMF covering the other third , according to French President Nicolas Sarkozy .
Turkey 's TPAO has started an exploration project on Turkey 's continental shelf along the Mediterranean coast . [ TPAO.gov ]
The six nations reaffirmed their plans to wrap up the status process by the end of this year .
He reiterated that any solution to the longstanding row must be a fair and reasonable compromise .
The prime minister also stressed that no one should be placed above the law , especially in a country that is hoping to join EU and NATO one day .
No . I would only lie to myself .
The health ministry is launching a nationwide campaign for early diagnosis of this disease .
Those opposed to the Ahtisaari proposal are in the minority -- most understand that the tempered form of independence for Kosovo is acceptable , especially if it means a prolonged NATO presence .
Turkey 's President Abdullah Gul ( left ) met with main opposition Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on Thursday ( June 30th ) . [ Reuters ]
The project would help local entrepreneurs finance new or expand existing businesses .
" The government is trampling over painful memories of the Serbian people by introducing the country through NATO 's back door , " Deputy President of the Serbian Radical Party Dragan Todorovic told SETimes .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic says " The US recognises the steps we have made and the reforms we have taken . " [ Reuters ]
" There is something that is new and concerns the region where we are and that is illegal betting and this leads to match rigging , " he said , addressing delegates at UEFA 's XXXVI Congress in Istanbul .
Sector reforms began in July 2010 , when employees from the ministries of defence and the environment joined the service .
The first was the Anthology of Modern American Poetry in 1979 , and subsequent efforts have covered much of the globe .
He also hopes to have his first art exhibition , but feels many of the people who could help seem prejudiced to members of the Roma ethnic group .
Croats are celebrating their country 's " biggest achievement since our independence . "
" In the coming years , from the perspective of an imaginary Serbian nationalist bloc , certain actions towards RS can be expected , calculated to compensate for the loss of Kosovo , " Filandra explained .
While it should not surpass the -35 % of GDP mark , according to the EU , in the Balkan nation 's case it measured -97.7 % of GDP in 2010 .
" Thirdly , the competitiveness of Bulgarian goods will grow , as the price of the main energy resource , which is natural gas , will be much lower , " he said .
Serbia calls for implementation of UN plan for Kosovo
For six days , the festival will present more than 60 films , nine of which were produced in Kosovo .
Serbian President Boris Tadic was in Evian , France , on Monday ( October 6th ) to attend the World Policy Conference , which will last until Wednesday .
Serbia cannot hold onto Kosovo ; the most it can do is block it from achieving stability .
Though optimistic in the beginning about the scale of unemployment , authorities are approaching the statistics more carefully now .
That , according to the paper , would imply that the cost of heating fuel would increase by 40 cents per litre .
British restrictions on Romanian migrant workers and ways to enhance political and economic co @-@ operation were among the issues Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu discussed with officials in London on Wednesday .
A permanent exhibition and an education centre opened on Monday ( November 27th ) at the Jasenovac Memorial Park , site of a former concentration camp established by the pro @-@ Nazi authorities who held power in Croatia during World War II .
In " Honey , " Yusuf is played by 8 @-@ year @-@ old Bora Altas .
By Ahmet Gormez for Southeast European Times in Ankara - 29 / 08 / 07
" I know Jadranka Kosor said that due to the approaching election in Croatia , but praise of persons convicted of serious crimes is a great insult to the numerous victims and their families .
Sazdov told SETimes that diaspora community members looking to invest are especially interested in the fields of telecommunications , energy and metals .
Ilhan Cavcav , president of Ankara 's Genclerbirligi sports club , said he has been asked twice to fix matches .
Such is the change that social media have brought to the Kurdish population of Turkey , a group long denied the right to express itself socially , culturally and politically , and one that continues to fight for equal rights as citizens .
The honorary RAAS members include such literary and political heavy weights as Gunter Grass , Salman Rushdie , Gabriel Garcia Marquez , George Soros , Helmut Schmidt , Vaclav Havel , Raj Zed as well as former Slovenian and Macedonian presidents Milan Kucan and Kiro Gligorov .
Some , like columnist Mustafa Sonmez of the daily Cumhuriyet , think pro @-@ EU neo @-@ liberal policies have failed and call for instituting a more government @-@ directed economic model .
Born to an Albanian father and an American mother , Dr. Ferid Murad studied medicine and pharmacology simultaneously at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland , Ohio .
They raced against time to reach an agreement before the opening of Asian markets on Monday .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader confirmed the agreement , saying that , in exchange , the cabinet will keep the prices of electricity and natural gas for households unchanged in the first half of the year .
The data would be useful to authorities involved in risk assessment , law enforcement and to counterterrorism missions .
" We have not discussed this among ourselves .
The government must define clearly the strategy of getting out of crisis and finally decide whether its priority would be social policy , preservation of government or economic development , " Bojanic told SETimes .
I also think the people don 't yet appreciate how much the rest of Europe is ready to welcome them back .
His project was on the implementation of molecular methods in the research of sexual selection of weevils .
Eleven Central and East European ( CEE ) countries agreed on Wednesday ( February 24th ) to set up a north @-@ south @-@ east gas system that would help both diversify supply sources and routes , as well as beef up energy security in the region .
Construction is to begin in September and expected to end by 2012 .
The areas where further efforts were needed in particular , according to the conclusions from the summit , were the " judiciary and fundamental rights . "
Greek law provides the winners with 50 additional seats in parliament , but the numbers now remain so dismal even that may not help the frontrunners .
About 730,000 Serbs are unemployed and around 50,000 frequent soup kitchens , courtesy of the Red Cross , the database showed .
More than 1,000 specialists and users from Serbia and the region participated .
Richard Holbrooke , considered the " father " of the agreement that ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina , passed away in Washington .
" [ This could ] destabilise the security situation and manipulate the citizens in that part of the country , " Rexhepi told SETimes .
However , tennis connoisseurs were even more impressed by Djokovic 's play during the two @-@ week tournament in Melbourne .
He also warns that although the EU would liberalise visas with Kosovo , citizens will be disappointed when they will realise the conditions required to travel freely in the EU Schengen zone .
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Forty @-@ five minutes after the medics ' return home , a presidential decree to pardon them was announced .
Though official numbers are far from accurate , over 70,000 foreign nationals reportedly already own property in Croatia , either by purchasing it through a foreign company or by arranging a lifelong lease , which does not require a special permit .
BNP Paribas and National Bank of Greece will advise on extending a 20 @-@ year concession to operate the Athens airport .
According to the City Hospital in Skopje , the man has two broken ribs and contusions on his back and chest .
Even though the one membership does not necessarily exclude the other , there are potential conflicts of interests .
Officials expect Kalinic 's statements to help shed light on numerous other serious crimes committed in the past , mostly in Serbia .
The recent discovery might provide valuable proof of the Roman influence in Dacia during the first centuries after the birth of Christ .
In 2006 , Bosnian Jewish official Jakob Finci and Roma representative Dervo Sejdic sued BiH at the ECHR for discrimination .
Politics created by the governments from the countries and larger international organisations cannot put a border [ around ] business interests .
The two were killed in a showdown with the police in March 2003 , just outside of Belgrade , where they were hiding after the assassination .
Former Croatian President Stipe Mesic . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
Culture and Society : Skopje Film Festival under way
At this moment , we should forgive each other instead of spreading hatred . "
" All the problems should be resolved through domestic democratic processes .
Thirdly , government should create a fund that subsidises the banking interest rates for businesses that enter into agriculture production ... and [ implement ] full trade reciprocity measures , " says Sejdiu .
" A trial thats investigation continues does not end , " he warned .
According to estimates , the area could yield between eight and ten billion barrels of oil .
" The newly @-@ elected patriarch favours dialogue within the church and with the society and is open to other Christians .
However independent Istanbul deputy Ufuk Uras suggested he might join forces with the BDP , giving them sufficient representation .
One litre of fuel now costs 1.26 euros , compared to less than one euro only six months ago , media reported on Wednesday ( April 20th ) .
Besides the World Bank , international donors involved in the rehabilitation of Albania 's road network include the EU , the EBRD , the Central European Initiative , the Italian , American , Albanian and Greek governments , the European Investment Bank and the Bank of Kuwait .
Hostility to the writ of Pristina remains deep in Serb @-@ dominated northern Kosovo .
New parents receive a single payment of 300 euros for their first child , upon birth .
The company plans to launch the development of its Roda chain in the country this year -- opening three stores at a cost of 10m euros .
SETimes : Will there be changes to Macedonian foreign policy in the next four years ?
" The lack of political dialogue has stalled the country 's progress towards Euro @-@ Atlantic integration . "
A new IMF deal with Kosovo follows a positive assessment of the country 's fiscal targets .
Summer in Southeast Europe is a paradise for lovers of culture .
Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said that Turkey has not decided yet whether to announce a candidate for the IMF top position . ( Anadolu news agency , World Bulletin , Hurriyet - 20 / 05 / 11 )
" Total earnings in July 2010 -- 805 euros .
A square in Rome near the movie theatre Cinecitta has been named after Bulgarian artist Iliya Peykov , whose canvases depicted the cosmos .
More than 120,000 of them receive their salaries from all government levels ' budgets .
G17 Plus issued a news release at the weekend , saying that decisions important for the state were not being made at government sessions , rather they were made by certain close associates of Tadic , " who have no public or political responsibility . "
The column , led by UN peacekeepers , was retreating , and was fired on in violation of an agreement allowing them safe passage .
According to some estimates , more then two million Romanians work abroad , mostly in EU member countries .
This is an attempt to destroy the multi @-@ ethnic and multi @-@ religious BiH , the one I truly believe in and work to preserve for the prosperity and benefit of all its citizens , regardless of ethnic and religious affiliation .
Under law , the Bosniak and Croat members of the state presidency are elected by FBiH voters , while the Serb member is elected by RS citizens .
Otterson : Over the longer term , yes .
The draft will be forwarded to parliament .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey can weather the economic storm without IMF assistance , but analysts see red flags ahead .
The first phase of the modernisation , which the ministry expects to complete by October , involves the construction of a training ground for operations within an urban environment , an area for parachute jumps and other air operations , training grounds for atomic , biological and chemical " ABC " units , a communications and information system and a video surveillance system .
As expected , Turkey 's Recep Tayyip Erdogan won another five @-@ year term , with nearly half of the votes Sunday .
Serbia signed the accord and the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU in April 2008 .
The media also claimed Veselinovic paid a number of Serbs to stand guard at the barricades which ultimately serve his alleged criminal endeavours .
Effective border control is crucial to fighting traffickers and ensuring safe travel . [ Getty Images ]
I 'd prefer having it for two or three months , " said Sibenik Mayor Ante Zupanovic .
The group first performed " We could be the same " at a Turkish Radio and Television ( TRT ) studio in Istanbul on March 3rd .
Bulgaria and Russia struck their deal Saturday ( July 17th ) following lengthy talks in the city of Varna on Bulgaria 's northern Black Sea coast , agreeing to speed up construction of the South Stream natural gas pipeline on Bulgarian territory .
According to data provided by Zdeslav Matic , of the Energy Institute Hrvoje Pozar , Croatia is home to about 15,000 square meters of solar collectors .
Many illegal immigrants who attempt to enter Europe through Greek and Turkish waters are apprehended . [ Getty Images ]
In any case , Schengen provides a successful example of how mobility can be achieved while at the same time maintaining security .
The Kosovo Albanians -- 90 % of the province 's population of 2 million -- have accepted Ahtisaari 's plan .
The EU expects Kosovo to step up efforts to fight crime and corruption , and to strengthen the rule of law , Fuele told the officials .
For Paris @-@ born Kamilo Nollas , A Balkan Tale is all about quashing stereotypes and going beyond the " demonisation " of the Ottoman Era .
The Brcko @-@ Banovici train ride conjures up images of a time when volunteer work was a joy and the pride of many . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
" We have arrived at a point where we are tired of negotiating and need to make decisions , " Unity Team Veton Surroi told a group in Vienna Saturday ( October 27th ) . [ Getty Images ]
He said that given the sensitivity of the subject matter , the commission is particularly keen to follow all laws and procedures .
" I have faith in the resilience of the Greek people .
I thank those who toppled us from power on October 5th , because in the meantime we 've learned a lot and realised all of our mistakes , " Dacic said .
Whether the unemployment rate is low ( around 5.5 % , as in Romania ) , or high ( above 15 % , as in Poland ) , sectoral labour shortages are being felt throughout the economy .
Around 14 million voters stayed away from the polls on Sunday .
On October 3rd , a large group of PKK members attacked an outpost on the Iraqi border and killed 17 soldiers in an hours @-@ long shootout .
Many regional countries were given funding for road construction projects . [ File ]
Ivanovic : A bigger Serb turnout in an election organised by Pristina is an unpleasant fact , because this is the first time the Serbs have decided to ignore Belgrade 's stance .
" Despite the upward trends in filling the state administration with Framework @-@ mandated jobs , last polls show the Albanians are still not satisfied , " he said .
Report : ANA paramilitaries patrolling northern Kosovo towns
Tax office employees rally outside the finance ministry to protest the government 's austerity measures in Athens on Tuesday ( September 27th ) . [ Reuters ]
Favouring a more centralised state , Haris Silajdzic , leader of the Party for BiH and the Bosniak member of the country 's tripartite presidency since 2006 , has been pushing to abolish RS .
All these amendments would require parliamentary approval and accompanying legislation to allow the direct election of the president .
Countries as diverse as Pakistan , Australia and Taiwan are reporting an upsurge in interest in LPG systems .
Macedonia begins using the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points ( HACCP ) food protection system on January 1st .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 30 / 05 / 11
" Local parliaments should be dealing with local issues , " he says , whereas national politics should be dealt with in Ankara .
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Albania elects new president
The government will pay for the procedures , at a number of clinics authorised by the state , Macedonian Health Minister Imer Selmani said on Monday ( January 21st ) .
It was believed to have received much of its funding from narcotics trafficking , and to have maintained links with Osama bin Laden 's terror network , al @-@ Qaeda .
Serbian state railway company Zeleznice Srbije will receive a 100m @-@ euro loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) to upgrade a 111km stretch of its railway network on Corridor 10 , the bank announced on Wednesday ( September 15th ) .
For now , I still live with the feeling that most of my decisions have been correct and beneficial for the movie .
Operating under a UN mandate , EU NAVFOR 's specific tasks include protecting vessels of the World Food Programme , as well as merchantmen cruising off the Somali coast .
According to a pan @-@ Hellenic survey of internet use in 2009 , 76 % of Greeks use the Internet from home and most of them do so daily .
Meanwhile , EU leaders such as Nicolas Sarkozy tried to encourage Syria to integrate economically with the West .
Even Deputy Prime Minister Theodoros Pangalos , who said he faced selling real estate to pay the new property tax , admitted Greeks ' pain threshold is being tested .
A 30m sewage treatment plant will be built in Cyprus .
" All these are ours ; [ they are ] our languages , " he added .
Under the deal , the German Institute of Archaeology will help support scientific research at Ulpiana , a Roman site located in modern @-@ day Kosovo .
Russia 's Putin arrives in Belgrade
In March , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci visited Turkey to meet with his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogon .
The Macedonian government has crafted a law that would legalise illegally built buildings and houses , and plans to send it to parliament by March , where the ruling coalition VMRO @-@ DPMNE @-@ DUI has a majority , virtually guaranteeing passage .
Participants in the festival -- titled " Under the Old Olive Tree " -- included writers and poets from BiH , Serbia , Montenegro , Croatia and Macedonia .
One hundred zones across Croatia have been designated for the same purpose , though most are in the coastal Dalmatia region .
It screened documentaries at the Movieplex Cinema Theatre from February 27th till March 6th ( Monday ) , with viewers filling up the theatre daily and enjoying over 100 films that portrayed different stories , places and people .
The process usually takes more than six weeks and not only discourages investors but motivates officials to seek bribes to expedite the process .
Orthodox Christians in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , the vast majority of whom are Serbs , celebrated Easter last Sunday ( April 19th ) .
Lufti Arslan , one of the founders of Genc , an Islamic organisation based in the Uskudar district of Istanbul , closed the book he was reading , The Networked Society by Manuel Castells , when guests unexpectedly appeared .
KFOR Commander Giuseppe Emilio Gay assumed his post on Friday ( August 29th ) . [ NATO ]
The 736 @-@ seat EU legislature gave its approval Wednesday after considering EP Rapporteur Carlos Coelho 's progress reports on the implementation of the Schengen acquis by Sofia and Bucharest , as well as the findings of expert follow @-@ up teams .
He added the three constituent ethnic groups should find ways to make the country more effective , in order to achieve these goals .
" We have made real progress when it comes to HIV reduction among drug users .
Stones are thrown before elections in Kosovo
On May 17th , OMV and MOL announced a 5.9 @-@ billion @-@ euro project with United Arab Emirates ' ( UAE ) Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum that would allow them to pump natural gas from two fields in Iraq 's Kurdish region and fill the Nabucco pipeline .
Three Bulgarians , one Romanian and one child from Cyprus also struck gold .
Aside from Vulcheva , the group included her husband , Dr Zdravko Georgiev , and nurses Nasya Nenova , Snezhana Dimitrova , Valentina Siropulo and Valya Chervenyashka .
Croatian head football coach Slaven Bilic gives a press conference on May 10th during his visit to the Croatian national team base in Bad Tatzmannsdorf , south of Vienna . [ Getty Images ]
Experts warn the problem may get worse if left untreated .
The Albanian folklore and folk song festival , Kenge Jeho , opened on Friday ( July 16th ) in Struga , Macedonia .
During the ten @-@ hour talks , leaders also agreed to strengthen and enhance the powers of the European Financial Stability Facility ( EFSF ) to allow it to intervene more quickly and provide loans to a non @-@ bailout country and prevent the need for such measures before the worst has happened .
" When a party has 151 seats , the reality is that any harsh confrontation with an MP can lead the country into elections , " Karamanlis told Real News on Sunday ( September 27th ) .
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus dropped by 10.9 % in 2009 compared to 2008 , the Statistical Service announced on Wednesday ( January 13th ) .
Thaci asked for the continuation of the US role not only in Kosovo , but in the whole Western Balkans .
The breakup of the country and today 's widespread poverty , has led many to believe the Tito era was better than the present .
They know that we do not agree with their agenda and are ready to counter it .
" One cannot attack a lady , " said Erdogan .
The Security Council decided Saturday that the ongoing violent repression of civilian protestors in Libya is to be referred to the International Criminal Court ( ICC ) .
They hope that in Beijing they will achieve their greatest success yet .
The state intervened once this year , when Galenika , the biggest Serbian pharamceutical manufacturer , was on strike due to debts .
It founded the " New Ljubljanska Bank , " transferring all assets there and leaving the old institution without any property out of which to pay off debts .
According to IDC , 13 million computers , worth 10.2 billion euros , were sold in the region in 2006 .
The EC stressed , however , that the data transfers will only take place on demand and that the national authorities of EU member states will not have direct access to the airlines ' databases .
" I 'm here because I want to make a difference , but I don 't think it will make a difference , " she said .
The United States and most EU member nations have signalled their preparedness to recognise independence for Kosovo , even without the UN 's approval .
Furthermore , the NBS has effectively lost another weapon , the interest rate it pays to banks that buy dinar @-@ denominated repurchase securities .
Bulgaria and Romania each won a silver medal at the European Gymnastics Championship in Amsterdam , which ended on Sunday ( April 29th ) .
The Bulgarian economy is in a severe state , according to the IMF 's latest Mission Concluding Statement , published on Wednesday ( April 29th ) .
" The mechanisms that will produce concrete results are already set up .
That same year he won the silver at the world championship in Istanbul .
" They cannot stop or intimidate us .
Salaries of public servants rose by 6 % in real terms .
Skopje is often dubbed a " city of international solidarity " given the outpouring of assistance it received after the devastating earthquake in 1963 .
A GDP of only 3.5 % has been achieved , compared to the promised 6 % to 8 % rise , Gruevski 's critics said .
The newspaper said it has confirmed that the chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) rotating presidency and leader of the Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina , ( SBiH ) , Haris Silajdzic , had met with his coalition partner , the former chairman of the rotating presidency and current leader of the Party for Democratic Action ( SDA ) , Sulejman Tihic .
How does Montenegro view Turkey 's increasing role in the Balkans ?
The programme aims to collect batteries and other technological waste .
But Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his colleagues have sought to defuse charges that they are pushing a religious agenda .
Total cost is estimated at 300m euros .
US diplomat says Serbia can catch Karadzic , Mladic
In addition , Serbia must change some economic habits , to move towards EU accession .
Many spend hours haggling and visiting at the market . [ Andy Dabilis / SETimes ]
SETimes : What are the main activities of MARRI member states ?
" In terms of Turkish nationalism , they are both very nationalist .
Turkish Land Forces Commander , General Ilker Basbug , acknowledges this , but insists that a military operation remains necessary .
Tourists visit the ancient city of Ephesus in the western Turkish coastal city of Izmir . [ Getty Images ]
The forum 's creators were the Pontifical Council for Inter @-@ religious Dialogue and the 138 Muslim representatives who , on October 13th 2007 , sent an open letter to the pope and to other heads of Christian churches and ecclesiastic communities .
Sanader , who has been the country 's prime minister for the past four years , received the authorization three weeks after the country 's general elections .
" Finally , and perhaps most importantly , all citizens of Kosovo have a responsibility to make these elections a success . "
But fellow Kosovo analyst Avni Zogiani disagrees , given parliament 's current composition .
That the Serbian public has high expectations from Moscow was demonstrated this week by the lavish welcome given Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin .
EU : Montenegro closest to opening accession talks
Young ethnic Albanian refugees from Kosovo play soccer at a refugee camp set @-@ up and maintained by the United Arab Emirates army in Kukes May 10 , 1999 . [ Reuters ]
" It must not become another unsolved mystery .
Croatia bans smoking in public places ; amends zero tolerance for alcohol
But RS leaders have reacted angrily , saying they violate the Dayton Accord .
Albania 's international airport grows in size and passenger capacity .
" Two years of work were annulled .
" This figure is still of epidemic proportions , " the report noted , and even the anti @-@ smoking activists said little can be done to stop rampant smoking in areas Greeks traditionally prefer , especially cafes .
Even the last 120 days of talks were unnecessary , said Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu .
Never have acts of censorship and physical attacks on journalists seemed so numerous . "
" This is the best possible news for more than 100,000 students and staff of this country 's higher education institutions , " High Representative in BiH Miroslav Lajcak said after the parliamentary vote .
Serbia has ruled out any recognition of Kosovo 's move , while also demanding that the authorities in Pristina ensure protection of the Serb minority 's rights .
Deputy Interior Minister Ferdinand Poni said that demand surpassed the expectations of the ID @-@ processing company .
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These include charges of gold smuggling , embezzlement , blackmail , tax evasion and even a role in torture squads during Greece 's notorious right @-@ wing Junta of the 1970 's .
Construction took nearly four years and cost 96.3m euros .
Coming under the Instrument for Pre @-@ Accession Assistance ( IPA ) programme , the aid will go to official EU candidates Croatia , Macedonia and Turkey , and to potential candidates Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Kosovo , Montenegro and Serbia .
The accord between the two countries stipulates that Greece will not block Macedonia 's membership in international organisations if done under the UN provisional designation " the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia . "
Serbs seek closure on Draza Mihailovic
People are vulnerable now , and the government must react . " She added that only pressure from the public can effect change .
Turkey will launch a Beautiful Science project on February 19th , with the aim of discovering young talents among researchers , engineers and scientists .
It will take time and a lot of political courage , but there is no better way for our European countries and the region as the integration , sharing our common values and principles , freedom of movement and goods , respect of human rights , religions , and cultures , " Fajon said .
SRS leader Vojislav Seselj is facing trial at The Hague .
His name has surfaced in connection with several scandals -- the most important being the wiretapping of media organisations in 2003 under the guise of investigating police leaks to the media .
Now is the time for Athens and Skopje to settle their long @-@ standing name dispute , EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele said on Friday ( February 19th ) .
" These structures are criminal groups that are supported by Serbia 's ministry of the interior , which is led by one of [ Slobodan ] Milosevic 's closest partners , " Rexhepi said .
The Belgrade Book Fair was held from October 23rd to November 1st . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
Since leaving their villages of Ljipljan and Strpci in 1999 , the Jelisavcic and Djurdjevic families have shared in a two @-@ room apartment in the Belgrade suburb of Kaludjerica .
" We are most devoted to Serbia 's European integration , but accession is not realistic with laws that collectively deny people their civic rights , " Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen said on October 2nd .
Croatia will also participate in the shooting , table tennis , cycling and equestrian competitions .
The European Commission ( EC ) has laid down three principles aimed at ensuring police efficiency in a country whose two entities -- RS and the Federation of BiH -- have their own police forces .
Organisers hope to draw a bigger number of tourists to this cultural event .
The weapons apparently were intended for extremists in neighbouring Macedonia , police said . [ Getty Images ]
One area where Montenegrins have a distinct advantage is tomato production .
This year 's event featured 38 folklore ensembles , bands and orchestras from Australia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Macedonia , Serbia , the Netherlands and Ukraine .
Now Qatar , Bahrain , Oman , Jordan , Yemen , Lebanon , Kuwait etc. will follow their leader !
Implementation of these measures is expected to ensure a real and effective choice of suppliers and to lower the prices of electricity and gas for consumers .
Romanian President Traian Basescu paid an official visit to India .
" I call on all those who voted for us , who hope , and who expect a solution from us , to be confident " of taking the country 's top office .
" Forces of the Former Republic of Yugoslavia and Serbia systematically shelled towns and villages , burned homes and farms , damaged and destroyed Kosovo Albanian cultural and religious institutions , murdered Kosovo Albanian civilians and other persons taking no active part in the hostilities , and sexually assaulted Kosovo Albanian women , " prosecutors alleged .
Although international organisations , including the EU and NATO , follow that principle , 117 countries in the world recognise the Balkan nation by its constitutional name .
" I wish Albanian politicians would understand how this crisis endangers the country 's integration process and find a solution . "
Writers from Albania , Bulgaria , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia , Serbia and Slovenia took part in the Balkan Night , organised on the sidelines of the Leipzig Book Fair on Saturday ( March 20th ) .
The rest of the funding comes from loans and grants from the European Investment Bank , the French Development Agency and the German Credit Institution for Reconstruction and Development .
Because of the ability of FDIs to generate jobs and contribute to long @-@ term economic development , the government has made attracting them a priority .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 14 / 10 / 10
While there is indeed room for more Kosovo talks , the biggest problem is that there is a gap between Pristina and Belgrade 's stances concerning the issues that the negotiations should address , experts say .
Albania and Macedonia have achieved improvements that have enabled them for the first time to join the group of nations with high levels of human development , according to the UNDP 's annual Human Development Report , released on November 27th .
According to Cyprus expert and Global Political Trends Centre ( GPOT ) Deputy Director Sylvia Tiryaki , " They have been talking since 1968 and they have been talking about exactly the same things : political equality , territory and property . "
" Well , Mr. Degert , you are no longer impolite -- now you have turned downright rude .
According to archaeologists , the coins are among the most valuable artifacts found in Macedonia .
The number of people forced to flee their homes rose to a 15 @-@ year high by the end of 2010 , the UN refugee agency ( UNHCR ) said on Monday ( June 20th ) .
" The project is too costly , so the price of electricity for end consumers would grow further . "
A close ally of Erdogan , former Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul , took up the post last week .
During resuscitated talks between Belgrade and Pristina last week , an agreement was reached on the Integrated Borders Management ( IBM ) that deals with the crossings between Serbia and Kosovo .
Kurdish Dengbej , the tradition of oral narrative and singing , has been kept alive for centuries .
SETimes : Is there any intention to have President Fatmir Sejdiu 's Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) in opposition ?
" Both men are violating [ Dayton 's ] basic principle : a federal system within a single state , " the pair said .
They vow to guard Kotor 's heritage and establish " a new cultural centre of the Mediterranean . "
EU may reintroduce visas to stop flow of illegal immigrants
The two officials met on the sidelines of a meeting in Krakow , Poland , where they also discussed co @-@ operation in the tourism sector , trade , investments , culture and education .
The signing of the protocol was preceded by a Macedonia @-@ Slovenia transportation commission meeting -- also relevant for Kosovo -- which resulted in agreeing to liberalise the transportation between the two countries and agreeing to issue 200 licenses from and to third countries that are valid in both directions .
" We will at least upgrade our bilateral presence and communication with Strasbourg , " Selimi said .
Agriculture , stimulated by subsidies and IPA funds , is expected to grow 5 % on average .
Their current commander -- German Lieutenant General Markus Bentler -- insists that KFOR will continue " to provide security for all the people of Kosovo , by close co @-@ operation with local authorities and international organisations . "
If the government had not taken up the issue of minority properties now , Aktar says , it would have left itself vulnerable to significant compensation in cases that go before the ECHR .
The report , prepared by Finland 's Kimmo Sasi and Turkey 's Mevlut Cavusoglu , earlier won unanimous approval by the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly .
Jahir Hodaj has run a fast food restaurant in the city for more than 20 years .
" I 've placed ads in all major papers and have had only a handful of calls .
The chapter on fisheries in Croatia 's accession talks with the EU was provisionally closed during a meeting in Brussels on Monday ( June 6th ) , bringing the Balkan nation a step closer to the successful conclusion of its membership negotiations with the Union .
Since the housing subsidy law went into force on January 1st , 1,500 @-@ 2,500 requests have been filed , finance ministry spokesperson Ivana Bilbilovska told SETimes , adding that public announcements and advertising will be used to attract more applicants .
One is over @-@ reliance on the executive branch .
Another item on the agenda concerned the issue of autonomy for ethnic Hungarians in Romania .
The opposition has boycotted the parliament and there has been no action on demands to investigate the June 2009 general elections .
The president of the Women Associations ' Federation of Turkey , Canan Gullu , supports the new electronic tracking mechanism .
KSF 's Kastrati says Kosovo ready to contribute to security abroad
The country now ranks 27th among the Olympic nations .
Meanwhile , some experts say the Erdogan government has an opportunity to convince the EU of its geopolitical importance .
A German film about the work of The Hague war crimes tribunal participated in the competition at the 59th Berlin Film Festival on Saturday ( February 7th ) .
Filmmakers also get the chance to have their work seen by a high @-@ calibre , international jury .
That is why we are in a situation that a small number of Serbs , who have no credibility , are representing the entire Serb community in those institutions , " Bogdanovic said .
" I thought it would be good for the country if Spiric withdrew his resignation , but he insisted on it , " Haris Silajdzic , the Bosniak member of the three @-@ man presidency , told reporters .
" They are a world treasure . "
The company paid about 301,000 euros for the ten @-@ year digital TV transmission deal , and plans to invest more than 90m euros in the project .
" We are ready to provide our share for the economic development of this part of Serbia , because there is no difference between Sandzak and Turkey .
Payments are not made to us either and about 90 % of my business came to an halt , " Mehmet Guzel , the owner of a medium enterprise that produces machinery for the manufacture of olive products in Hatay , told SETimes .
UEFA announced their slots on Saturday ( October 25th ) .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 09 / 02 / 12
SETimes : Which aspects of the law are the Macedonian students most interested in ?
Optimistically , he said , both countries approached the talks seriously .
Macedonia 's unemployment rate dipping
" We are very confident that Albania has a bright future .
To be able to sustain their current high growth rates , the two countries must address some major and persistent rigidities in the structures of their economies .
An estimated 7,000 to 8,000 drug @-@ related deaths occurred in the EU and Norway in 2005 , the agency said , listing Greece , Austria , Portugal and Finland as the countries where the number of fatal overdoses has increased in recent years .
Berisha met on Thursday ( September 30th ) with NATO Supreme Allied Commander for Europe James Stavridis , in Tirana .
UN 's Buttenheim stresses importance of civil society in Cyprus
Pro @-@ European coalition wins Serbian elections
While many say they distrust the DPS , they will vote for it anyway because of the party 's extensive groundwork .
Mincho Spasov , chairman of parliament 's Interior Committee , told reporters on Wednesday that Petkov 's actions were reprehensible .
Kosovo pledged in its 2008 independence declaration full respect for its neighbours ' territorial integrity and for the borders assigned on Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for a settlement to the Kosovo status issue , approved by the UN .
The amendment allows smokers to light up in designated sections in cafes , as long as they have a proper ventilation system , and post visible signs that warn of the dangers of smoking .
The editorial boards of the newspapers , however , claim the arrests are politically motivated and stem from critical articles the paper ran on corruption cases .
Cyprus also was the greatest investor by a long shot , pumping in 66m euros during 2005 .
Diplomatic Diary : Croatia , Slovenia making headway
According to editor @-@ in @-@ chief Bulent Kenes , the paper will attempt to give a fairer perception of Turkey to the rest of the world .
Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet , French Geo magazine , and most recently , National Geographic , are only some of the media that have recommended BiH to adventure @-@ seekers .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Athens in mid @-@ May for talks with Greek counterpart George Papandreou .
Health Minister Neven Ljubicic said that research done for the period between 1991 and 2000 suggested Sisak had an average number of cancer @-@ related illnesses .
Pristina and EULEX are struggling to assert law enforcement powers in Serb @-@ dominated northern Kosovo . On March 5th , Kosovo police chief Sheremet Ahmeti and EULEX police chief Rainer Kuehn planned to inspect two border crossings and police stations in Leposavic , Zvecani and Zubin Potok .
( AP , HINA , NATO - 06 / 06 / 07 ; HINA - 31 / 05 / 07 ; Croatian Ministry of Defence , NATO , ISAF )
To gain representation in parliament , a political party must obtain more than 5 % of the votes .
Across the river , veteran Evros @-@ area journalist Dimitris Petrovic told SETimes said the fence 's effectiveness remains to be seen .
It wants to make the area " attractive " for Serbs there , meaning assistance and support .
" There is a very small difference between the two parties , the Serbian Progressive Party and the Democratic Party .
Kosovo raise promise worries IMF
About 6,000 families of victims of the Srebrenica massacre have filed a lawsuit against the Dutch government and the UN . [ Getty Images ]
" I 'm not going to go around and renegotiate things ( that are ) done .
( Various sources -- 22 / 09 / 10 @-@ 29 / 09 / 10 )
Other Balkan athletes have excelled in similar sports in recent years .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised the country 's treatment of minorities . [ Getty Images ]
Iran could not specify on Thursday ( January 17th ) when it will resume gas deliveries to Turkey , and blamed Turkmen officials for acting " immorally . "
This means that it co @-@ operates with the local institutions in this process .
Citing Turkey 's 1963 Association Agreement with the European Economic Community ( EEC ) and the Additional Protocol of 1970 , the court said its ruling constitutes a " reference decision " for other EU member states .
The French firm will build the Adriatic @-@ Ionian and Bar @-@ Boljare highways .
" The parliamentary political parties should be aware of the meaning of this process , not only because of the Euro integration prospects , but also because Macedonians are faced every day with politically dependent judges and inefficient legal processes , " Deskoska says .
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He added that he received assurances of this stance during his recent visit to Russia , which has been a pro @-@ Serbia voice in the UN .
In all , 20 new schools opened throughout Kosovo this year , and 22 more are being constructed .
Proeski died in a car crash in 2007 .
They are bandits and terrorists . "
The cause of the mass outbreak remains a mystery , but symptoms included difficulty breathing , stomach issues and fainting .
Serbia " has done a good and serious job in co @-@ operating with The Hague tribunal and in meeting its obligations regarding the war crimes , " according EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn .
Both the SDS and PDP say they do not view the results as a defeat , rather , that they are regaining the voters ' trust after a much greater defeat last year .
Fishermen on Turkey 's Black Sea coast discovered a 3,000 @-@ year @-@ old vessel caught in their nets .
Many married local women .
Speaking at the closing ceremony on Saturday ( March 5th ) , he expressed his pleasure that the festival audience gave the movies that were screened an average rating of 4 [ out of 5 ] .
They can produce dangerous consequences for persons , starting with arbitrary deprivation of liberty and safety , " CPII Director Gerti Shella told SETimes .
Podgorica electrical engineering student Danilo Vukcevic , 23 , told SETimes that the quality of teaching is poor and the standards established by the Bologna Process have failed in Montenegro .
Moreover , they argue , the bill does not specify that the second channel will be exclusively for the Serb community -- a provision they say is required under the constitution and the Ahtisaari Plan .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci attends a news conference -- being broadcast to journalists in Pristina ( pictured on screen ) -- after the International Steering Group meeting in Vienna on Tuesday ( January 24th ) . [ Reuters ]
The IMF announced on Wednesday ( June 1st ) that it has interrupted its 18 @-@ month stand @-@ by arrangement signed with Kosovo last July .
Based on its score of 22 points , Cyprus was ranked 36th , along with Lithuania , Malta and Slovakia .
Greek athletes hope for medals in Beijing
At the same time , though , it finds that judicial reform has been poorly executed and the fight against organised crime remains inconsistent .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 29 / 05 / 09
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 24 / 08 / 07
General Erdal Ceylanoglu was named to the post , traditionally seen as heir apparent to the top position of Chief of Staff .
" Very important is the fact that he entered the phase of fair and good relations with Serbia , because it is extremely important for the general situation in the Balkans , " Ivanic tells SETimes .
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Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) Association for Information Technologies requested on February 27th that authorities set up a state agency for information to co @-@ ordinate implementation of related strategies in the country .
Kaidanow also said that co @-@ operation between the Kosovo Serbs and the Kosovo Albanians is expected to increase , which will improve the life of Serbs in Partesh and other parts of Kosovo .
Science and Technology : New material makes objects invisible
A total of 42 small power plants will be built on the Shkumbin and Devoll rivers in Elbasan in central Albania , via private initiatives .
According to Glavatovic , the project is responsible for " the deployment of new seismic instruments in the participating countries . "
I will not even go into the process involved for entering Croatia , let alone new EU members Bulgaria and Romania .
Father Anagnostopulos considers reopening the school at Halki " imperative " for improving religious freedom in the country .
Slovenia joined the EU along with nine other Central and East European countries in 2004 .
The process resulted in mixed reactions : Some perceive the investigation as a step forward for democracy , while others argue that even if the case is accepted by the court it would not lead anywhere .
Serbian police have not yet confirmed whether what Mitrovic alleges is true : that he was poisoned by his wife 's sister and her husband .
He said culture and art are the best paths towards regional co @-@ operation , and expressed hope that SEE culture ministers would support an initiative to revoke duties and taxes on books and other press items in a bid to encourage cultural exchange .
The main goal of CEFTA is to develop economic relations among member countries . [ CEFTA ]
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , a strong supporter of Turkey 's EU membership process , addressed the MEPs and expressed hope that Turkey would overcome the crisis .
For those who did not bring recyclables , the ticket price was 3 euros .
2011 in review -- The World and the Balkans
" The Hague @-@ based court has its rules and all those who are entitled to provisional release know the rules that they have to act upon . "
The weekend announcement that the Kosovo government -- backed by the International Civil Office ( ICO ) -- will work to integrate the Serb @-@ majority north with Pristina institutions is being resisted fiercely by Belgrade .
Leaving reporters after an Athens press conference , Rehn wryly said " kalo kouragio , " a Greek expression for " keep your chin up . "
By far Kosovo 's best statesman , Surroi likely lost votes to Pacolli 's new party and may have alienated his traditional supporters in urban centres .
" Between 2002 and 2009 Turkey did not signal great support [ for Nabucco ] either .
Croatian authorities announced last week that they were granting asylum to a Christian woman from Sudan .
Montenegro was invited to join NATO 's MAP in December 2009 . ( Radio Free Europe , RTCG - 28 / 10 / 10 )
" I have lots of friends in Israel .
EULEX chief Yves de Kermabon said the mission " will not tolerate such unlawful behaviour and is ready to take whatever measures required , in conjunction with the Kosovo police and KFOR , to ensure that any repetition of such events will be vigorously dealt with . "
The European Commission ( EC ) adopted a strategy in late September , setting out the priorities for financial assistance worth nearly 4.5 billion euros that the EU has set aside for eight Southeast European ( SEE ) countries from 2008 @-@ 2010 .
Albanian soprano Inva Mula will lead the way at the premiere .
UN head hopes for breakthrough in Cyprus peace process
Food production and agriculture play an important role in Montenegro 's economy , with the primary sector alone amounting to more than 10 % of total GDP .
Syrian President Bashar Al @-@ Assad held talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on August 5th .
A resolution of the Serbian crisis also would help .
" The Turkish invaders present themselves as masters of the world , " the paper said , adding that " the movie fails to show the mass killings of Greeks and the plunder of the land by the Turks . "
As in previous years , the report ranks 175 UN member countries , along with Hong Kong and the Palestinian territories , according to their levels of human development , placing them into three groups : high , medium and low .
Both countries are interested in the participation of NIS in regional markets , Tadic said , adding that he expects future investments in the Pancevo oil refinery .
Former RS President Dragan Cavic , though , accused Dodik of undermining Dayton Peace Accords guarantees of RS 's existence and of having " tricked " the entity 's citizens .
By Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 15 / 08 / 11
( Reuters - 28 / 10 / 10 ; Dnevnik -- 18 / 11 / 10 - 12 / 12 / 10 ; EBRD , EU , Bulgarian Economy , Energy and Tourism Ministry )
Kosovo neighbour Albania , meanwhile , backs Georgia on the grounds of territorial integrity , while also insisting that Kosovo is a special case .
Kosovo celebrates first anniversary amid elation , frustration
The festival is organised by the Istanbul Culture and Art Foundation .
Kosovo 's independence is expected to be very important for the development of Albania .
Authorisation of a criminal investigation into Nastase 's activities has stalled in parliament .
The police have arrested the perpetrator , who media has identified as 32 @-@ year @-@ old Norwegian Anders Behring Breivik .
The UN Security Council session on Kosovo is scheduled for November 11th , and Belgrade and EU representatives have confirmed that talks are under way on the deployment of the EU mission to Kosovo .
If the motion succeeds and the president is impeached , then Vice @-@ President Angel Marin will take over Parvanov 's duties and will complete his five @-@ year mandate , ending in early 2012 .
" However , we look forward to the moment when Kosovo and Serbia become part of the EU , which is very important for the development of the region , " he added .
The 17th congress of the Cardiology Society of Serbia was held from October18th to Wednesday ( October 21st ) in Belgrade .
Pamuk made his native city Istanbul " an indispensable literary territory , equal to Dostoyevsky 's St. Petersburg , Joyce 's Dublin or Proust 's Paris , " Nobel Prize Committee Professor Horace Engdahl said at the event .
However , this requires an upgrade in facilities .
" They took them to a building which served as a hospital and 15 minutes later brought them out dead , " he said .
Kosovo is one of the thorniest issues in Serbian politics .
And as such , we support them , in order to create a safe and secure environment for everyone . "
Reactions within both Serbia and Croatia have been mixed .
They include American filmmaker Cathryn Collins whose film Vlast [ Power ] tells the story of imprisoned Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky .
More than six out of ten Greeks use the internet as part of their jobs , a new survey finds .
Some Hungarians from Szeged are in the tent next to ours and they 're cool too . "
But former Foreign Minister Slobodan Chashule told SETimes that he believes the Macedonian public and the international community will recognise the incidents as the actions of extremists , and are not a representation of Macedonia as a whole .
The report cited " increases in trade freedom , property rights , freedom from corruption and labour freedom " as the main factors for Albania 's 2.3 @-@ point higher total mark from the one it earned last year .
" This is not a battle between socialists and democrats .
" Sarajevo 's fate is Edirne 's fate , Skopje 's fate is Kosovo 's fate , Palestine 's fate is Istanbul 's fate , in that case the fate of humanity should become the fate of Ankara , " he said .
The entry / exit proof letter will not contain a photograph , and the language on [ it ] will be procedural only .
Ahead of his trip , Rehn told the European Parliament that " 2006 was not a year of success " for BiH .
In all , 21 of Slovenia 's 23 players compete in foreign clubs around Western Europe and elsewhere .
Serbia implements EU trade agreement
Divac started playing in the small Prijepolje club of Elan , and went on to play in Sloga , Belgrade 's Partizan and finally for the LA Lakers , the Charlotte Hornets and the Sacramento Kings .
A branch fell on the festival camp as visitors slept . [ myexit.org ]
Although Turkey has lifted some restrictions on freedom of expression in recent years , Gursel is just the latest among scores of Turkish writers and intellectuals to be put on trial .
We now have a much broader agenda , based on that report , and this includes issues such as returns or missing persons .
Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner discussed bilateral relations , the EU 's enlargement process and various regional and international issues Monday ( June 28th ) .
On its path to EU integration , BiH recently completed police reform -- a major requirement for signing the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
Clients who had Serbian or UNMIK @-@ issued Kosovo travel documents received forged visas , plane tickets to their desired countries and accommodation .
The economic situation , the country 's security and the Kosovo issue are just some of the challenges confronting Serbia as its anniversary approaches .
Funds acquired from the seizure of assets can then be invested in social programmes , police and army reforms .
About 26 % of its daily news programming is in minority languages : Serbian , Turkish , Bosnian and Roma .
Kosovo analyst Agron Bajrami says it is time to decide how and who will " close the serious wound of northern Kosovo . "
Greece has contributed around 8m euros to a project aimed at launching a satellite to explore the innermost parts of the solar system .
If Hosni had won , he would have become the Arab world 's first UNESCO director @-@ general .
French carmaker Renault will open a technological centre in Titu , Romania , by the end of 2010 , its Romanian unit Automobile Dacia SA announced on July 13th .
Currently , renewable sources provide only a fraction of the country 's energy needs , even though such sources could generate the equivalent of 4.3 million tonnes of oil per year .
" The constitutional court rejects the frequent reactions to its decisions , " he said , adding that the complaints are without basis .
Lulzim Berisha , a 25 @-@ year @-@ old mathematical sciences student , has a bleak view of the prospects ahead .
He expects Podgorica will quickly appoint a new ambassador to Serbia .
On Monday , a local NGO known as the the FOL Movement organised a protest outside the parliament building .
The event brought together representatives of companies and organisations from Denmark , Finland , Iceland , Norway , Sweden , Croatia and Southeast Europe .
The deal clears the way for the park to sell authorised Tito merchandise , with 10 % of the proceeds going to an orphanage in Zagreb .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 16 / 01 / 12
The most notable change is the introduction of " prosecutorial investigation , " a practice in which a prosecutor must prove the grounds for bringing up charges against a person -- enabling a court to initiate legal process .
Sambrakos : As I have declared in the beginning of the book , the whole story is fiction .
" This means that the economic crisis is at the end for Serbia , " Dinkic said before signing the annex Wednesday .
How was the troupe born and what keeps you dedicated to an art form that is not lucrative ?
Croatian tennis player Martin Cilic , 20 , won the ATP Chennai Open tournament in India .
Greece received a score of 4.00 according to the WEF 's Networked Readiness Index .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 11 / 07 / 11
Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga had chided Vetevendosje as well , saying in effect that organising a street protest does not signal the " exhaustion of possibilities of action within the institutions of the country .
" However , it depends on the Serb side : how serious it is on that and if they will accept the diplomas after they are verified from the European University Association , " Pupovci told SETimes .
The game was stopped for ten minutes due to the incident , and police arrested 19 people .
EU hopes
According to the Solidarity Platform of Imprisoned Journalists , 43 journalists , including ten editors in chief , were in jail in Turkey at the end of last year .
However , the terrorist group has not issued a statement so far about the Tatlises shooting .
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski [ Getty Images ]
" The post @-@ war liquidations in Serbia and in all the communist countries is a huge topic for science to deal with , " historian Srdjan Cvetkovic told SETimes .
The internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus in the south then joined the EU , representing the island as a whole .
However , the Serbian government 's Co @-@ ordination Body for Presevo , Bujanovac and Medvedja believes that the protests are not without justification .
A Macedonian delegation travelled there this month to present the country 's annual programme for NATO membership preparation .
As a result , more than 4,000 cases were suspended .
Kosovo Albanians celebrate the court opinion . [ Getty Images ]
The Socialist MP adds that these are signals that the elections will not take place in accordance with standards .
The SAA , which is considered a major first step towards a Western Balkan country 's eventual membership in the 27 @-@ nation bloc , was signed in April 2008 .
This is what Greece is asking and what Greece deserves , " he added , calling for early elections .
" We are ready to meet at the earliest convenience of the Russian authorities to try and take this matter forward . "
Culture and Sports : Parthenon site to honour Earth Hour
The public has had enough of price hikes -- and wants the government to respond .
Gruevski dismissed the criticisms and promised his government will continue to work towards Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
The next year , Romania 's representative -- Mihai Traistariu -- slipped down one notch to fourth place , although his song " Tornero " soon became a hit across Europe .
Greek @-@ Turkish conditions change .
But if Proeski were alive today , would he see evidence that those barriers are coming down ?
At the time of the declaration of independence by Kosovo there were attempts by radicals and nationalists to provoke emotional reactions and to create regional tension .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -21 / 08 / 07
Study : software piracy on rise
Each of the six shareholders must provide about 2 billion euros in bank guarantees , Nabucco Managing Director Reinhard Mitschek said .
Hypothetically , we can say that it could happen .
Only 41.8 % of computer distributors offer original software , while 57 % do not inform buyers of possible legal penalties .
Turkish Ambassador to Kosovo Songul Ozan says investment in Kosovo 's education system remains a pillar of bilateral relations .
Kosovo analyst Baton Haxhiu is wary of the actions of Serb leaders in the north .
A fourth baby died Monday night after being transferred to another hospital .
Voter turnout , according to the State Election Committee , was 50.28 % .
The Kolubara coal mine , 60km from Belgrade . [ Reuters ]
General Electric ( GE ) is interested in building a wind park in the Bulgarian municipality of Mirkovo , Economic and Energy Minister Petar Dimitrov announced on Tuesday ( February 17th ) .
While the governments of Croatia and Serbia have , in recent years , focused largely on politics , businessman from the two countries have been working to boost export @-@ import and business co @-@ operation , resulting in visible economic growth for both countries .
They also urged the sides to commit to dialogue in addressing challenges in northern Kosovo .
He later told his cabinet that he supports the project for pragmatic reasons , because " we have Turkey watching to see what Bulgaria will do about Belene , so that it can figure out what to do with its planned four nuclear reactors . "
This is an agreement between a country and foreign military forces in that country , clarifying the terms under which the foreign military is allowed to operate .
In an economy that relies on imported energy , government projections that Macedonia will spend nearly14 % more on energy this year than in 2009 is seen as acceptably moderate .
The Romanian comedy " 12 : 08 East of Bucharest " received the Best Picture award at the Mexico City International Contemporary Film Festival .
That 's not to say Serbia and Kosovo can 't live as neighbours and have good relations .
Also in business : a deal was reached on the construction of four mini hydropower plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina , and Macedonian fuel distributor Makpetrol said it will launch a bio diesel refinery in Skopje .
Significantly , the report did not raise the possibility of sanctions against Turkey for failing to open its ports and airports to traffic from the Republic of Cyprus , as called for in a customs deal between Ankara and the bloc .
Greek journalists say they 're targets of police assaults
By Georgi Mitev @-@ Shantek for Southeast European Times -- 17 / 05 / 07
Ministry officials have begun visiting municipalities to explain the proposed law and conduct public information campaigns on exact procedures .
Turkey 's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu arrived in BiH on Monday ( August 29th ) , making BiH the second country on a Balkan tour that includes Kosovo and Romania .
Croatia began its membership negotiations with the Union in 2005 and could become the bloc 's 28th full @-@ fledged member in 2010 .
The continuing explosions made the site inaccessible to rescuers , who would wait at least one day after the last blast , officials said .
The move was " too much for everybody here , " said Dondar Efe , who describes herself as a friend of Sik 's .
They are demanding a ban on the return of Albanians to the north of Kosovo until they see more progress in the return of displaced Serbs .
In September the Greek Health Insurance Fund will start offering free cervical cancer vaccines to girls aged 12 to 15 years , announced the Greek Health Ministry .
Jelena Bogdanovic , a student from Gracanica , said that Serbia should find a way to respect its citizens in Kosovo but not recognise Kosovo as a state .
The 900km pipeline will connect Russia to the Balkans , before splitting into two routes . [ SETimes illustration by Catherine Gurgenidze ]
The agreement was reached among the energy ministers of the three countries during an energy conference near Athens , organised by The Economist .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- Tripartite presidency members Bakir Izetbegovic and Zeljko Komsic leave for New York on Monday ( February 7th ) to attend a panel discussion on the 15th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement .
By Kristina Cuk for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 18 / 03 / 08
For the first time in decades , a political party associated with the Kurdish cause -- and , many in Ankara claim , with the PKK-- has representatives in parliament .
New wave film wins big at TIFF
Turkey and Azerbaijan reached two deals on natural gas delivery Tuesday ( April 27th ) and plan to sign a protocol in Baku by the end of May .
However , they say , much depends on the process in the coming weeks and implementation of the agreed @-@ on measures .
Ivo Josipovic was sworn in Thursday ( February 18th ) as the third president of Croatia since the country declared its independence .
Courts must be open , police and customs must be present there and [ deal ] carefully with local Serbs who are being manipulated by Belgrade .
This mentality extended to the virtual denial of Turkish culture and minorities beyond the borders of the republic , said Bayram Colakoglu , chairman of the Balkan Turks Culture and Solidarity Association .
Ballerinas from around the world are competing in Turkey .
After returning from the NATO summit in Lisbon , Berisha said he is committed to reviewing any such request " with the seriousness it deserves ... fully respecting the constitution ... in full accordance with the laws of the country . "
As a result , people can only be proud of specific periods of their Ottoman past with some kind of nostalgia .
" Skopje 's actions do not make me optimistic that a solution is possible for the time being , " Karamanlis told reporters in Thessaloniki .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha ( right ) welcomes European Commission Vice President Franco Frattini before their meeting in Tirana on Friday ( March 7th ) .
About two weeks later , the Greek left @-@ wing radical group Revolutionary Struggle claimed responsibility for the attack , confirming the authorities ' initial suspicions .
According to the survey , Kosovo Albanians remain the strongest population in the region in terms of support for NATO and the EU , though confidence in the later is waning .
KESH , the state energy corporation , has been cutting power for consumers for two to four hours a day .
A special unit of the Kosovo police used tear gas on the bridge in the divided town of Mitrovica to stop the sides from clashing , and KFOR soldiers deployed in the middle of the bridge to avoid violence between the two sides .
This dual perspective -- that Muslims and Christians and Jews are all siblings , but that a Christian village is still something to be treasured -- may be part of what enables these varied communities to maintain their own identities while engaging peacefully and productively with other groups .
According to some sources , it could also open the doors for individual states or international bodies to formally recognise Kosovo as a sovereign country .
But the government insists it is working in Kosovo 's best interest .
" I won for Serbia , I won for all of you ! " the 22 @-@ year @-@ old singer said upon her return .
" Caglavica Media Centre is doing a good job in presenting the new Kosovo reality .
The office will facilitate co @-@ operation between the Alliance and the Serbian Army , which has undergone major reforms in order to prepare the country for NATO membership .
The EULEX mission is expected to take over many of UNMIK 's responsibilities . [ Getty Images ]
Turkish President Abdullah Gul and his Armenian counterpart , Serzh Sargsyan , vowed efforts to overcome decades of animosity between the two countries .
Aside from the Serbian mercenaries , who are believed to be involved mainly in the aerial assaults against Libyan rebels , nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Croatia are believed to be fighting on the ground alongside the African recruits , she said .
" Greece has deep and serious problems , " the Greek daily Kathimerini quoted him as saying .
Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac says what happens at the border could destabilise not only the former Serbian province , but beyond .
The Bucharest Stock Exchange suspended trading on Wednesday ( October 8th ) following massive losses as a repercussion of the world financial crisis .
SETimes : How will Kosovo resolve the problem of its north , which continues to experience incidents , including barricades at crossings ?
Power grab : Albania considers nuclear energy
The minorities claim the government openly discriminates by making it unconstitutional for citizens to be of any other nationality than Albanian .
Turkey 's pragmatic concerns include an influx of refugees -- taking advantage of the visa @-@ free border regime -- fleeing conflict in Syria , which would strain Turkish resources and potentially cause political unrest .
The lorry carrying the cocaine had Macedonian license plates .
The files of 16 senior clerics were burned during the 1989 anti @-@ communist revolution in Romania to prevent their links to the country 's former secret police , Securitate , from being revealed , a Romanian official said on Tuesday ( August 28th ) .
The plan envisions maintaining a sustainable IT sector via projects like e @-@ Democracy and e @-@ Education , as well as training and computer drives such as " a computer for every child . "
Meanwhile , domestic products languish .
The laboratory will be used to research the quality of food and drinking water .
US Ambassador to Macedonia Philip Reeker told the Skopje @-@ based daily Dnevnik on Monday that Macedonia 's identity is non @-@ negotiable .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( second from right ) votes during the debate at Parliament in Ankara on Thursday ( May 10th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The KLA , which began targeting police stations , government offices and other Serbian @-@ run institutions in 1996 , was for a time on the US State Department 's list of terrorist groups .
He told SETimes that he has been working as a taxi driver for 30 years and fears that the changes will undermine his livelihood .
It will now have at least six more seats in parliament .
The council is taking over the election and dismissal of judges , something previously handled by MPs . It will also have the power to remove judges ' immunity , and will review their performance .
His comment followed talks with Croatian counterpart Ivo Sanader .
Ekici emphasises that this is " incomparably higher " that in neighbouring countries , such as Greece and Bulgaria , which confiscated 520kg and 365kg of heroin during the same period , respectively .
Medical students presented their scientific findings at the First International Student Congress of Medical Sciences held in Pristina from Thursday ( May 29th ) to Friday .
Negative news , the Romanian English @-@ language daily Nine o 'clock quoted them as arguing , could have a dangerous impact on viewers ' lives and health .
At the Malatya bus terminal , angry protestors wanted to lynch a group of PKK sympathisers , who were later arrested .
" I think I lost 5kg during the game jumping and cheering .
UN tribunal 's Brammertz to visit Belgrade
The documentary " Isfakat , " by Turkish director Orhan Tekeoglu , won the best documentary award at this year 's Thanet International Film Festival held in Kent , UK on October 25 @-@ 28th .
They have threatened to annul the pact after the country 's parliamentary elections on Sunday .
In his letter of resignation , Brankovic reportedly asked Kristo that either Finance Minister Vjekoslav Bevanda or Culture Minister Gavrilo Grahovac be allowed to take over his duties during the transition period , as he wanted to take a vacation immediately .
Also , although thousands of informal assets are being formalized , problems still exist in tax and duty collection .
Mainly , their countries of origin are Afghanistan , Palestine , Pakistan and Nigeria .
The beauty and clarity of this singing style astonishes those who have not had the chance to hear it before .
They say the transit of cigarettes was in compliance with Montenegrin law and that the state budget was the only destination for the revenues .
" Today it happens to them , tomorrow to others , [ everybody ] should act with moral principles , " he said .
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was the only Arab leader to boycott the meeting .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku visited Tirana on Wednesday ( May 9th ) , where he met with Albanian counterpart , Sali Berisha , who said Albania fully backs UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for supervised independence .
Serbia 's Djokovic defeated the world 's top three tennis players in Montreal , Canada , winning the prestigious Rogers Cup .
" Secularism is the cornerstone of all values of the Turkish Republic , " General Ilker Basbug , the head of land forces , said at a ceremony at the Military Academy in Ankara , marking the start of the new academic year .
Pristina Mayor and leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) Isa Mustafa said that SHIK has reorganised and reintegrated within public institutions .
" Turkish leadership of the organisation can be seen as a problem by countries that have , or have had , bilateral disputes or rivalries with Ankara , " he told SETimes .
HDZ party members said the news came as a surprise .
The OSCE Mission to Croatia has been in the country since 1996 . [ OSCE ]
" This could be dangerous and provoke incidents .
" GNP has long been the yardstick by which economies and politicians have been measured .
Dragana Todorovic wants to see Kosovo 's return to Serbian control .
The house is also set up to host weddings and conferences .
The suspects were allegedly trying to sell more than 1kg of weapons @-@ grade uranium for 20m euros .
Latifi : In five years , Kosovo has developed a programme made up of one national and seven regional Telemedicine Centres .
She travels to foreign countries at least twice a year and keeps up with fellow travellers even years younger .
Their repatriation is part of the readmission agreements signed between Kosovo and Germany , Switzerland , the Benelux and other countries in order to develop a visa liberalisation strategy .
Representatives of the Norwegian company say they will soon send Telekom an offer .
The municipality suspended work until a full excavation is made .
Serbian citizens , according to Rehn , will also benefit from an easing of EU visa restrictions .
French Interior Minister Michele Alliot @-@ Marie called for an uncompromising fight against weapon trafficking .
The Institute will provide quality documentation ... for all those who want to know the history and truth .
The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot mayors of Europe 's last divided capital , Eleni Mavrou and Jemal Metin Bulutoglulari , met on Monday to discuss preparations for opening the crossing , which has been closed since 1963 .
Warren Buffett has said that synthetic products are " financial weapons of mass destruction . " [ Getty Images ]
Macedonia was recognised as an official EU candidate last year , but has yet to be given a starting date for its accession talks with Brussels .
Out of the total , 4.5m euros will be provided by the Swedish International Development Co @-@ operation Agency .
Incumbent Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has made the Euro @-@ Atlantic perspective a cornerstone of his campaign .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 31 / 10 / 11
When it comes to the private institutions I see some general areas which do not reflect really the needs , and this creates a lack of qualified people in the most needed sectors like agriculture or energy , " Krasniqi said .
Orban : It was not simple to draw these funds .
Smaller parties are struggling to meet that requirement , with polls suggesting the Syriza will make it , but the Ecogreens might not .
I am thinking of paying my fine in cash .
Meanwhile , it will reduce tariffs on materials imported by Macedonian industries .
A similar protocol between Bulgaria and Macedonia was signed later in 2006 .
Relations among Turkey 's ruling and opposition parties have been worsening in recent weeks , and many say the upcoming general elections are to blame .
" It takes years , and then the problem is executing the decisions ... there is a lack of will to execute them .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu met with US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice during a visit to the United States last week .
During the 2009 gas crisis following the Russia @-@ Ukraine conflict , Serbia was left without gas , in part because Banatski Dvor could store only small quantities .
Southeast European Times coverage is distinguished by an in @-@ depth knowledge of local issues - the key players , events and sensitivities that can trigger significant developments - tempered by a cross @-@ regional perspective .
Kosovo 's government seeks to turn the page on outside supervision
Speaking ahead of Wednesday 's ceremony , Ahtisaari said the 53 nations that have recognised Kosovo thus far represent about two @-@ thirds of the world economy .
Facing different plans for Christmas they went out one week early to mark the day in a group .
Above all , there are Spain , France , and Russia -- a medal winner in the recent European Championship .
" It is like a frozen food .
Also , 4.54 % are women .
Prior to building the monument , the Rocky Balboa Citizens ' Association , comprising mostly young people from the town , was formed in Zitiste .
A translation is done in seconds , Google said .
By Daniel Daianu for Southeast European Times - 29 / 09 / 08
Danny Fernandez of Iraklis is among the 23 players on the Portuguese team , which is important to him and to Iraklis , while Levadiakos ' Ignacio Gonzalez is a player on loan .
Croatian President @-@ elect Ivo Josipovic has admitted to facing Facebook issues .
Western nations want the draft resolution to be put to a vote next week .
The culture ministers of Macedonia and Albania , Ilirian Bekiri and Bujar Leskaj , attended the official awards ceremony on 22 September .
The three @-@ party coalition led by the Socialist Party of Serbia ( SPS ) , which has only 20 seats in parliament and polled about 8 % in the May 11th elections , can decide who will form the new Serbian government .
An operation by European police prevented nearly a tonne of Colombian cocaine from reaching the street .
The number of organ donors in Greece is constantly decreasing , according to data published by the Ta Nea newspaper on Tuesday ( February 19th ) .
Among others , wrestling referee Nesret Liman was acknowledged in the Sports category , Mustafa Jasar in the Arts category and musical pedagogy specialist Aida Islam in the Sciences one .
His statements were later amended by the speaker of the Serbian parliament , Slavica Dukic @-@ Dejanovic , who told the daily Danas that the minister " never advocated a partition of Kosovo , but rather the drawing of a separation line . "
On March 26th 1999 , Serbian forces rounded up 70 % of the village men , 114 in total , and executed them .
Many Serbs rely on loans to pay for daily necessities . [ Reuters ]
EC Vice President Franco Frattini formally launched discussions with Albania during a visit to Tirana on Friday ( March 7th ) .
" Kosovo offers great opportunities for investors and businessmen in different fields , " says Iliriana Shehu , a Croatian Chamber of Commerce representative in Pristina , in a recent interview with the Croatian weekly Nacional .
The " Rolling Film Festival " includes fictional movies , short films and documentaries as well as debates on Roma art and culture .
It seeks to protect Kosovo 's minorities while giving the province the right to join international organizations and adopt national symbols .
" Now comes the arduous work of forming municipal bodies , " Bogdanovic told local media .
Student protests sweep Croatian universities
Its campaign against Ankara has claimed more than 30,000 lives .
The bullets were manufactured in 1991 and had a shelf life of three years .
An artificial lake on the Zletovica River will provide drinking , irrigation and power producing water for many communities in eastern Macedonia .
Representatives of the two HDZ parties called the report biased , pinning the blame for the current situation in the country on Inzko himself , because he imposed the FBiH government , which they say is illegitimate .
The legislation , introduced on February 6th by Indiana Senator Richard Lugar , ranking Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee , was approved by the Senate on March 16th and by the House of Representatives on March 26th .
He publicly campaigned against the proposed settlement , which Greek Cypriots then rejected .
He also ran into trouble with the law .
" Large drug trafficking organisations and major traffickers based in Turkey are frequently involved in both heroin production and transportation , " the authors say .
Human traffickers promise work , but force women into prostitution . [ Reuters ]
The event continues until July 7th .
Sovereign ratings are used by governments to raise capital to finance national debt .
I hope this government is able to show more transparency and prove it doesn 't not all come down to political interests , as it has been the case so far , " he said .
However , the airline 's market share in BiH is only 15 % .
In particular , Davis welcomed the government 's plans to include the civil sector .
If convicted , they each face up to 40 years in prison .
He said the Troika sought to learn the position of the Turkish government .
But much to the chagrin of fans and investors alike , this is the current situation in Turkey .
Media reports , meanwhile , are quoting Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic as saying that Serbia has requested an emergency session of the UN Security Council .
All 12 members of the Croatian half of the Operational Mentoring Liaison Team ( OMLT ) gained their military experience during the 1990s conflict in Croatia .
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" Frontex is now helping monitor Greek borders , thus they [ Europe ] can ascertain from where the illegal migrants are coming in , which is Turkey , " he said referring to the EU agency for external border security .
" I have taken the decision to recall Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi and have forwarded a proposal to the Romanian president to remove him from his functions for the comments he made , " Reuters quoted the prime minister as saying at an extraordinary parliamentary session .
" All misunderstandings within the democratic bloc have been removed , " he said , although he did not provide details on the composition of the new cabinet .
Experts warn however , that some locations are not very well connected with the city centre .
According to official statistics , one third of 2 million employees in Serbia work in some level of government or state @-@ owned companies .
" This referendum is completely unnecessary because the result is known in advance .
A student named Gabita , played by Laura Vasiliu , is seeking to end an unwanted pregnancy .
As no agreement was reached on the timing of a move in that direction , the issue may be revisited in November , when a final decision could be made .
" We will determine which projects are part of the development of CERN in the coming years and will insist on Serbian companies taking part in them and applying for those projects in public competitions , " Obradovic said , adding that it now remains to be seen how capable the Serbian economy is to answer the demands and standards CERN will impose .
Many countries , especially in Latin America , had borrowed at floating rates .
The so @-@ called " open skies " deal , which will enter into force on March 30th , 2008 , will replace existing bilateral agreements .
Providing encouragement at the signing ceremony were foreign ministers of countries that are either approaching NATO membership or have already joined . Croatia 's Gordan Jandrokovic said admission to the Charter would strengthen BiH and Montenegro 's contribution to regional security .
SETimes : What role can science play in regions that have endured tensions and conflict , either now or in the recent past ?
In Ankara , officials say their national , regional and international efforts against drug trafficking are effective -- even more successful than EU countries .
The coalition partner of Tadic 's Democrats , the G17 Plus party , has announced it will not back a government with the Socialists unless they terminate their coalition with the Radicals in Belgrade .
He said the latest figures collected by IMEPO for 2008 show that roughly 146,000 people were detained in border areas while attempting to enter Greece illegally ; 55,000 of which were intercepted in the Aegean Sea or Evros prefecture .
Abdixhiku said that Kosovo lacks stable trade relations with the EU , thus avoiding a major impact from the eurozone crisis .
Starting on December 15th , Albanian citizens will be able to travel to the EU without a visa .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 17 / 09 / 07
Turkish web users who tried to visit the site on Wednesday and Thursday instead saw a message telling them that access was suspended " in accordance with decision No : 2007 / 384 dated 06.03.2007 of the İstanbul First Criminal Peace Court . "
The far @-@ right Serbian Radical Party , which opposes the extradition of war crimes indictees , has called for a parliamentary debate on confidence in the government over the arrest .
Turkey is the partner country at this year 's CeBIT technology fair that opened in Hanover , Germany on Tuesday ( March 1st ) .
It has been widely reported that these banks do not charge interest , or " riba , " because it is forbidden according to Islamic law .
In February 2003 , the two constituent republics established the state union of Serbia and Montenegro , which broke up following the May 2006 independence referendum in Montenegro .
So pervasive is it that experts estimate the number of legal and illegal buildings in Serbia is essentially equal .
Topic agrees that resolving the Kosovo issue will be the most difficult task in the Balkans .
Some observers attribute the fissures to a recent earthquake in Herzegovina .
Party Vice President Srdjan Sreckovic said Serbia must intensify its activities within the PfP .
That is true to an extent , since one of the candidates is Randjel Nojkic , a senior official of the Serbian Renewal Movement , which is a member of Serbia 's ruling coalition .
The charges against him stemmed from comments he made in 2005 regarding the killings of Armenians during World War I and of Kurds in recent decades .
Timofti assumes the post after a narrow vote last week .
Technology use in Greece has increased from last year , the World Economic Forum says . [ AFP ]
Gerxhaliu said the most recent meeting of Kosovo @-@ Serbia dialogue groups had yielded " new information on two possible grave sites in Kosovo . "
They met in Skopje on Friday ( January 12th ) .
The nine countries cited high unemployment rate to justify continued restrictions for Romanians and Bulgarians .
This government -- never again ! "
The VMRO @-@ DPMNE , DUI , New Democracy , and most of the smaller parties shared Novakovski 's assessment .
Another beneficial effect they foresee is an increase in foreign direct investment .
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" The current Liberal @-@ Democrat ruling alliance no longer has what it takes to overcome the political crisis and find solutions for the good of the Romanian people . "
According to the latest opinion poll , Regional Development Minister Rosen Plevneliev ( right ) will win the October 23rd elections . [ Reuters ]
Belgrade and Pristina have begun sparring at the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) over Kosovo 's unilateral declaration of independence , proclaimed in February 2008 .
During his meeting with Peres , he pointed to agriculture , education , tourism , energy and information technology as key fields in for fostering economic co @-@ operation .
" We have conveyed to US officials that they are late in taking action in northern Iraq , and the Turkish people want to see an action , " Gul said in a statement late Tuesday .
Italy supports Montenegro 's EU and NATO bids , Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Saturday ( February 6th ) after meeting with Montenegrin counterpart Milo Djukanovic in Rome .
Barroso 's statement was not welcomed by Eurozone powerhouse Germany , where officials called the EC president 's letter unwelcome and unnecessary , according to a report by The Irish Times on Friday .
Frozen pensions and unemployment remain the biggest challenge of Serbian government , according to the IMF mission . [ Getty Images ]
Experts also say Skopje can spur secondary infrastructure development such as motels , parking lots , gas stations , access roads to historical sites , etc. along the roads .
She said she came to Pristina to support Ahtisaari 's efforts regarding the Kosovo status settlement .
The pipeline would dodge Russian control of the regional energy market and would contribute substantially to a lower European dependency on Russian and Middle Eastern oil .
Doctors in Western Europe earn almost ten times as much as their Romanian counterparts . [ AFP ]
Greece has failed to implement liberalisation of broadcasting services in line with EU competition laws , the EC charged .
At least 11 people were injured by a freak tornado that wreaked havoc in parts of Cyprus 's capital , Nicosia , on September 18th .
The village of Zacharo suffered the most , with 30 dead and the fires still raging .
Now , Kurdish musician Sivan Perwer 's songs can be heard with a single click of the mouse and performances of his protest music can be watched on his MySpace profile .
" If Turkey takes an active role in Pristina instead , Mitrovica will never find its peace and we will have more clashes , " he says .
Serbian analysts question timing
What measures will be taken by the EU to avoid the same experience with Albania and BiH , and what will the role of the governments of those countries be ?
The economy will have a harder time to obtain finances , to finance basic and working capitals , " Eric said .
" This is a threat and a provocation and they expected us to react in an immature way .
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University will install the biggest telescope in the country at its observatory in Canakkale , Turkey , observatory director Osman Demircan announced on Friday ( February 20th ) .
" As a defense minister I respected the law considered disposing of excess ammunition a national priority , " he told the parliamentary session .
Tax rates are lower in Serbia and Turkey than elsewhere in the region , Romania for example .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , whose country is seeking EU membership , but has often been urged by Brussels to ensure greater protection of religious and other minority freedoms , condemned the attack , describing it as " savagery . "
The Special Department for War Crimes is responsible for prosecuting cases committed during the armed conflict of 1992 @-@ 1995 .
Both companies will supply and produce electricity as well as transport , distribute and supply thermal power and exploit mines and lignite quarries .
The Serbian power utility EPS will invest 3.2 billion euros in various projects in the next three years , announced from the company on April 8th .
Temwanjira , who has been playing in Serbia for five years now , said he feared for his family and was for the first time thinking about leaving Serbia .
This was Cilic 's second title on the ATP Tour .
" The EU is so united ... that we are going to put people on the ground , " Solana told Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
" Every year quite a few accusations are made , and most fans would have admitted the existence of match @-@ fixing and financial inducement . "
Officials and politicians generally refrained from comment on the incident , saying they did not want to undermine the independence of the Programme Council .
He dismissed the suggestion that a new mediator is being sought .
Editorial board to tweak Macedonian encyclopedia
Dams and irrigation projects have largely been constructed within the context of the Southeast Anatolia Project ( GAP ) , which aims to harness the energy of Turkey 's water resources and bolster the economy of southeast , one of the poorest regions in the country .
Local Serbs immediately expressed concern .
According to Islamic tradition , water should be drunk first after an entire day of fasting .
Let President Tadic see how a six @-@ member family in which no one earns any money lives , while during Slobodan Milosevic 's rule we all worked and lived well , " 50 @-@ year @-@ old Dragana Nikolic , a resident of Topola , told SETimes .
The software arm of Greek telecom equipment producer Intrasoft International won a 20m @-@ euro contract to provide network support for the European Commission ( EC ) the company announced on Thursday ( January 25th ) .
According to Reuters , total deposits nationwide fell from 5.1 billion euros in September 2008 to 4.7 billion euros at the end of the year .
" But the new , emerging generation in Serbia seems to be tired of the past and its wars -- they want to leave that behind and move forward to the future . "
We need to take into consideration that BiH is still a divided country when it come to media , education and the justice system . "
Albanian citizens will obtain ID cards before general elections this summer .
Milan Jakovljevic , a member of Tadic 's Democratic Party ( DS ) , will take over as hospital director .
Co @-@ operation with the UN war crimes tribunal has improved , however .
Voulgarakis received authorisation to submit a bill to parliament -- aimed at protecting the rights of the workers at the two ports -- during a meeting headed by Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis on Tuesday .
However , Dodik has said Friday 's deal would preserve the Republika Srpska ( RS ) police force , while integrating it into state structures .
However , the Turkish part of the island is in international isolation and is only recognised by Turkey .
Others voice skepticism about the government 's political will to resolve the problem , saying the authorities have yet to take concrete action to improve the World Bank report 's indicators .
This objective is ambitious , but not impossible .
During this meeting , he stressed that in the matter of visa liberalisation , the EU would not consider BiH jointly with Albania .
But he faulted MDRI for suggesting that improving conditions for the disabled should be a condition for future Serbian membership in the EU .
The newspaper continues with the journey in Sarande , mentioning the hotels near the seaside that include a wonderful view and cost 30 euros per night .
Its doors are expected to close when the electricity is soon shut off due to unpaid bills .
VMRO @-@ DPMNE voted to abolish the requirement that a candidate must poll 50 % in a runoff to become president , with SDSM repeating its old proposal to cut the requirement to 30 % .
The DCA retains an executive role in limited areas , but its main focus is mentoring , monitoring and advising provincial administrations .
Opposition leader Hashim Thaci , meanwhile , reiterated that the Kosovo Albanian side is committed to a solution this year .
Most recently , Libya 's new government has contacted the ICMP for assistance .
" The reason is the legislation in effect , which requires about three years for the liquidation of an enterprise .
The former Bosnian Muslim commander won acquittal on three other counts of murder and cruel treatment in connection with several separate incidents between 1993 and 1995 .
Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik . [ Reuters ]
Turkey and Greece are signaling a new era of improved relations following last October 's election of Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou .
" The possibility of verifying all disputed transactions [ via the ] company owned by Zoran Copic is now created , from Serbia and Montenegro and the Federation , " he notes .
In a shift from its past opposition to military intervention in Libya , Turkey 's leaders announced this week that the country is willing to make a necessary contribution to ensure the safety of Libyan civilians .
Only if we increase budget funds for education will we accelerate Serbia 's development and create better living conditions for all citizens , " Obradovic said .
Many are refugees .
Younger people who have no personal experience with communism do not know what it is like .
The newspapers ' inability to compete on the new commercial market has resulted in the debt -- and the Finance Ministry 's decision last month to freeze the newspaper 's bank account .
The mood among the unemployed is grim - and resigned .
The election campaign last year was marked by a return to inflammatory , ethno @-@ nationalist rhetoric , and the political climate has continued to deteriorate .
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" The film ' I Killed My Mother ' is a fresh and touching example of how movies should be made , and an incredible accomplishment for someone so young , therefore , deserving an award , " said the jury about the 20 year @-@ old Tadros .
There also needs to be improvement in the " implementation of legislation and policy instruments in the field of human rights and protection of minorities . "
Bulgarian prosecutors charged one of their country 's richest businessmen Wednesday with gross tax crimes and conspiracy to commit property fraud .
" Serbia is steadily closing [ the book on its ] problematic past and entering , with new momentum , on its European course , " Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said on Tuesday .
" Our companies will have access to a vast market , it will increase their competitiveness and business standards , and provide access to new technologies and exchange of experience .
Macedonia is the first country to obtain the new financial instrument , which is destined for IMF members that have sound economic fundamentals and policies and do not presently have a financial need , but face risks that may give rise to such needs .
Outcomes remain uncertain as political parties in Kosovo create alliances in hopes of forming the country 's next ruling coalition .
A group calling itself Armed Revolutionary Struggle claimed responsibility for the June 5th bombing of a tax office .
Serbia protests German ambassador 's remarks on Kosovo
Do you have a special place , food or story in Kosovo which is especially important to you ?
The Albanian authorities inaugurated a new Archaeology Rescue Agency in Tirana on Monday ( February 16th ) .
In comparison , 3 % of Turks named Iran , 2.3 % said Greece , 2.1 % cited Iraq and 1.7 % said Russia .
Each company is expected to hold 50 % of the joint venture .
Security measures were stepped up in Zagreb on Tuesday to prevent potential clashes between the two countries ' fans , and police have been instructed to detain any troublemakers .
NATO forces dropped 1,392 bombs , containing 295,700 cluster sub @-@ munitions .
Sweden called the emergency talks so that the bloc can forge a common stance for the G20 meeting on September 24th and 25th and ensure that the seven EU leaders going to Pittsburgh will represent the views of all member states .
Legend has it that Hayrudin fled Mostar under a death threat from the sultan , who threatened to hang him if the bridge ever fell apart .
Also in science news : the first breast milk bank in the Balkans opens .
" Wasted Youth " : a country in crisis
Is Bankasi received the top prize in the Superior Achievement in Branding and Reputation Awards ( SABRE ) 2009 for its support of the Turkish Chess Federation .
He is doomed to offer us all his knowledge and expertise for justice for human rights , " Efrim told SETimes .
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The Central European Free Trade Agrement is set to include several new Balkan members .
" I am aware of the dilemmas of the Turkish society in relation with the more secular and more religious lifestyles , " Rehn told Reuters .
Negotiations with 18 other countries are under way .
Telemedicine has burgeoned in recent years , providing new ways to connect physicians and specialists with their patients .
Brucellosis on the rise in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In weightlifting , meanwhile , Antoniu Buci finished fourth in the men 's 62kg event , lifting 130kg in the snatch and 165kg in the clean and jerk .
Schwarz @-@ Schilling said that a plan to transfer election of the governing board chairman to local institutions was being held up by the lack of political agreement on forming a new state @-@ level government .
" The objective is to identify and help correcting risky imbalances that have built up in some member states over the years and help Europe 's economies get back to a stronger footing so that they can withstand any future economic shocks , " he said on Tuesday .
On a visit last week to Tehran , as opposition protesters clashed with security forces , Turkish President Abdullah Gul urged Middle Eastern governments to listen to the demands of their people -- without directly mentioning Iran .
Just days after Irish voters approved the EU 's Lisbon Treaty on October 2nd , Czech President Vaclav Klaus placed a new hurdle in the pact 's way , by demanding an opt @-@ out from the Union 's Charter of Fundamental Rights .
KFOR , EULEX and Kosovo police stepped up security measures around the divided town of Mitrovica following a clash between Serbs and Albanians in September , in which nine people , including three international troops , were wounded .
The IMF and Turkey will resume talks on a new loan deal .
According to the police , two high @-@ level officials from the public company Macedonia Roads -- which services the country 's roads and collects tolls -- organised the criminal enterprise .
Albanians gamble on " medicine " against cancer
Experts say this poses a serious test to the Serbian judiciary , which , so far , has failed to respond to allegations of illegal privatisations .
" On March 20th , the operational plan for the imposition of the embargo on arms sales to Libya was approved .
After it could not reach agreement with Croatia on compensation , Hypo Bank sought redress in court .
Turkish and Japanese officials have agreed to build a nuclear power plant in northern Turkey .
US shows support for Macedonia 's NATO accession
Afghanistan was the first country after the Soviet Union to recognise the Turkish republic .
It consists of singing traditional Macedonian songs and features folkloric items and ethnic costumes going back more than 100 years .
The number of overnight stays by foreign tourists in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) went up by 22.7 % in 2006 , according to data from the BiH Tourist Association .
" We 'll have to decide whether it is worthwhile going ahead with this mechanism or whether we should denounce it unilaterally . "
Did Albania breach NATO security ?
By Valentina Pop for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 24 / 07 / 08
All projects implemented under the programme have been funded by international organisations , according to her .
Most plastic bags end up as decomposing environmental pollutants . [ Katica Djurovic / SETimes ]
In a country with Europe 's highest unemployment rate , landing a public sector job is a big deal -- and the way to do that is often to toe the line of whichever party dominates a particular area .
This is a bilateral decision between two countries and should not influence relations with CEFTA .
The other top @-@ five finishers are Singapore , Hong Kong , Switzerland and Luxembourg .
Bigger salaries require a healthier economic situation .
" The best part is the vegetables such as peppers , tomatoes , potatoes , onions and beans , " she said .
It is building thermoelectric and hydroelectric plants , as well as a submerged power transmission line linked to Italy via the Adriatic .
Two others received the same sentence .
Silajdzic has rejected the criticism , insisting " this is our last chance to catch up to the train going to the EU . "
The resources of the municipalities are not going to the cities , but to the mountains .
The cast of Ulrich Seidl 's film " Import / Export " received the Palic Tower prize for the best achievement in acting , while Israeli director Dror Shaul won the best achievement award for his film " Sweet Mud . "
The IMF cut its global growth forecast for 2011 and 2012 on Tuesday ( September 20th ) , saying that the economic recovery has become much more uncertain than anticipated earlier this year .
On Friday , the Kosovo delegation will visit the UN in New York , in an effort to convince more countries to extend diplomatic recognition to Pristina .
Due to the enormous size of the performance -- a 100 @-@ member choir , 15 soloists and 35 dancers from Albania and abroad -- the event is one of the largest in Albania this year .
A key protected witness testifying in the war crimes trial of veteran Kosovo politician and former KLA member Fatmir Limaj has been found dead in Germany , where he apparently committed suicide , officials said on Wednesday ( September 28th ) .
The Socialists have emphasised the nominations ' importance as an opportunity for the president to positively influence the functioning of the courts .
A joint Kosovo @-@ Turkish Chamber of Commerce opened in Pristina on Friday ( July 4th ) with the aim of boosting commercial relations and co @-@ operation between the two countries .
Members of the Democratic Party , of which Djindjic was president , staged a small protest outside the courthouse .
Sarkozy stands between Turkey , EU
Previous forecasts -- hammered out with the EU and IMF in May , when the country received a 110 billion @-@ euro bailout package -- were for a budget deficit of 7.6 % of GDP in 2011 .
" I 've really never thought about that when going out to a club .
The data showed that the increase was due to a great extent to visits by Romanian tourists , which increased by 2.2 times year @-@ on @-@ year over the period , representing three quarters of the overall increase .
Albanian diaspora remittances decreased 27 % in 2008 from the previous year .
Tourists flock to Southeast Europe for holidays
I 'm not saying those festivals or celebrations shouldn 't exist , but it 's not normal for their budgets to exceed the annual budgets of cultural institutions .
" We support the plan of Belgrade and the resolution adopted by the parliament of Serbia , which rejects Ahtisaari 's package , " said Slavisa Ristic , the mayor of Zubin Potok .
Turkey has repeatedly been urged to change or scrap altogether the controversial Article 301 in its penal code , under which scores of intellectuals have been prosecuted for " insulting Turkishness . "
As a survivor , he was constantly swamped with media attention .
" The non @-@ existence of a Bosniak National Council has led to political abuse , " says party representative Esad Dzudzevic , adding that since the talks failed , Ciplic is obliged to hold new elections .
The company anticipates massive revenue losses -- from about € 111.5 billion to € 72.5 billion -- as a result of falling demand for natural gas , its prime export commodity .
The vote caught the government by surprise less then two months before general elections .
Many of the immigrants to Greece are from Africa -- as well as the Middle East , Iraq and Afghanistan -- and settle in the seedy Omonia Square area , where many hotels have closed because of the crime level .
Covering gas , electricity and storage , the project will connect the networks of Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania with the rest of the EU .
The government reacted on Sunday evening saying that the right to protest peacefully is guaranteed by Kosovo 's Constitution , but it " cannot be misused by anybody , for any reason . "
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Both families support themselves through manual labour .
To prohibit a person to consider himself or herself as a Macedonian is the same as to prohibit the birth of that person .
" Tourism , transport and industry would have the greatest benefit from the highway .
Although there was speculation the PIC session would yield definite options for closing the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) in BiH , the PIC instead said it would retain the OHR as overseer until BiH carries out needed reforms .
It is an external intervention , one we did not expect , " said defendant Rrustem Mustafa @-@ Remi .
Croatia is just a step away from full membership in NATO .
" It can be done by offering a concrete alternative in order to convince them gradually to have trust in our institutions , " he said .
They live off the generosity of others -- relatives , neighbours , friends .
She also urged the country to push ahead with the reforms needed for Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
It has caused difficulties in the free movement of the citizens and goods , but Kosovo Police have been taking care that the freedom of movement be guaranteed and that roads are not blocked , " the government said in a press release .
Mobilkom must pay 10m euros for a 10 @-@ year license by the end of March .
As a group , they deserve special attention .
The Bulgarian company Design.bg and Romania 's Netbridge Development jointly , with Bulgarian information service and business solution provider AII Data Processing , have created the first centre for professional training in e @-@ marketing in the Balkans .
In the meantime , the Food Bank organised its annual Collect day earlier this month in central Athens and Thessaloniki supermarkets , where consumers offered packaged food items to the volunteers .
It also warned that a move by the international community to leave the country could jeopardise regional stability .
Meeting in Ancona , Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen described the initiative as one mechanism to strengthen neighbourly relations and co @-@ operation and to progress towards EU and NATO membership .
The deserted halls of Postavaria Romana , a fabric factory in the communist @-@ era Pantelimon worker district , conveys a feeling of post @-@ revolution industrial hardships .
An arbitration court in Paris has sided with the Greek firm that bought Macedonia 's only oil refinery in 1999 .
" Turkey simply cannot support someone who uses military force against the people , " said Sahin .
Ali Ahmeti 's Democratic Union for Integration is still not joining political talks . [ Getty Images ]
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Vukovar , where the Vuka and Danube rivers meet , is a key tourist attraction despite war scars still dotting the landscape . [ Petar Kos / SETimes ]
In a decade and a half , he said , many more problems should have been solved .
They paid a high price -- a penalty of 20.4 euros , almost ten times the 2.2 @-@ euro rate for an hour of parking in central Zagreb .
A Croatian soldier and his daughter watch a parade marking the August 5th celebrations . [ Reuters ]
Serbia agrees to $ 800m loan with World Bank
Kristin Kvigne , assistant director of Interpol 's Trafficking in Human Beings unit , cautioned people who recognise the suspect against taking any direct action themselves .
The EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss the EC recommendations at a meeting on Monday , but reportedly are unlikely to reach a decision .
One was barely able to enter the premises , while piles of scattered cardboard boxes and the traffic around the mall irritated many nearby residents .
Prime Minister Igor Luksic says he fails to see the strategic problem affecting the coalition . [ Reuters ]
Last year , mobile payments worth 290m euros were made in the region .
Leading national and international political and military officials in BiH attended the closing ceremony , including all three members of the presidency , US Ambassador to BiH Charles English and USEUCOM Commander , Admiral James Stavridis .
" Such success is difficult to reproduce .
Topcagic : It is common to say that the [ SAA ] is a trade agreement .
In the first nine months of 2011 , about 36,000 illegal immigrants were caught trying to cross from Turkey .
The consortium to build and run the Nabucco pipeline includes six companies -- Austria 's OMV , Bulgaria 's Bulgargaz , Hungary 's MOL , Romania 's Transgaz , Turkey 's Botas and Germany 's RWE , with each holding an equal share of 16.67 % .
He did not , however , rule out the possibility of " provocations " being staged by armed extremists on both sides in Kosovo .
Virtual Network bought the domain name in 2006 .
But a decision to block trade with these countries should be avoided , as isolation leads to poverty , the daily Koha Ditore quoted her as saying .
According to Bingöllü , the magazine is unlikely to win a favourable ruling in Turkey 's courts , but may have a chance if it takes its case to the ECHR .
Daniel Poneman , US deputy secretary of energy , visited Ankara last month , and said Washington opposes any dealings with Iran under the current conditions .
The ICJ has given Serbia one year to prepare its defence , but at least another 12 months are likely to pass before the start of the trial .
The Free State stadium in Bloemfontein was almost half empty during the Paraguay vs Slovakia game .
According to the US investors ' representative Nenad Kokanovic , the cost of the project is estimated to be around $ 15m .
She entered Croatia with valid visa and passport documents .
A new Serbian prison in Padinska Skela -- dubbed the Serbian Alcatraz - is offering much @-@ needed relief to the country 's overcrowded penal system .
Montenegro 's privatisation commission adopted the privatisation plan for 2007 .
An estimated 300,000 students and teachers are expected to benefit from the effort this year .
Veteran parliamentary reporter and ANKA news agency co @-@ ordinator Nuri Sefa Erdem told SETimes the court ruling will not harm the ongoing initiative because the government has already slowed it .
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Christofias , who is close to the victim 's family , interrupted his talks with Talat to visit Hadjicostis 's relatives .
Romania presented 1,000 inventions .
This agreement provides for easier access to visas for various categories of people -- including students , athletes , cultural workers , journalists , people visiting family members living in the EU , people in need of medical treatment and those working with EU companies .
Also in culture and sports news : Bulgarian poet Lubomir Levchev is honoured in Macedonia , and Armand Duka is re @-@ elected head of the Football Association of Albania .
Last August , the Moldovan authorities seized 1.8kg of uranium @-@ 238 in Chisinau .
Gul is widely expected to be elected in the third round , when a simple majority will suffice .
Sozen said that in the past four or five years , Turkey 's ruling party Justice and Development party ( AKP ) has demanded that the northern Cyprus government reform its financial and economic sectors .
De Hoop Scheffer explained that the personnel decision came from NATO .
Novi Sad , Serbia , will host the 7th Festival of Street Musicians from Wednesday ( September 5th ) to Sunday .
For example , I used to think that being an opera lover in Serbia is the same as being a pork lover in Tehran , it 's not that such people don 't exist but it 's definitely not a trend .
They are Citigroup , Merrill Lynch , Goldman Sachs , Morgan Stanley , a Raiffeisen Bank @-@ Deutsche Bank consortium , a JP Morgan @-@ led consortium and a Credit Suisse @-@ led consortium , said the Serbian Privatisation Agency on Tuesday ( May 27th ) .
Delevic : Serbia is guided by the conditions that have been defined and specified through the stabilisation and enlargement process , and they are the implementation of human and minority rights , the democratic principles of the rule of law , a functional market economy and the application of the legal heritage of the EU .
The Spanish Embassy in Tirana kicked off the 7th edition of Spanish Cinema Week in Albania on Monday ( August 17th ) in the town of Pogradec .
Out of the 120 MPs , 59 voted to lift Buckovski 's immunity .
If there 's no reconciliation , we can 't go further , " he said .
Renewed ties between Albania , Serbia
Kosovo Serbs throw stones at KFOR soldiers in Mitrovica on Monday ( March 17th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Vlasic , 27 , has to jump 210cm to achieve that .
Many sectors of society -- teachers , tax inspectors , customs officers , finance ministry employees , bus and Metro workers , taxi drivers , air traffic controllers , lawyers , hospital workers , pharmacists and doctors -- walked off their jobs for two days this week .
Fifteen Greek athletes -- including the entire weightlifting team -- have tested positive for methyltrienolone , an anabolic steroid that has become widely available online .
" Once the agreement is ratified , the United States will build , maintain , and operate in Romania the land @-@ based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defence System ... which will help protect the entire continent and augment the security of the United States , " Clinton said . " With the support of the Romanian parliament and people , we anticipate deploying the completed system as part of the second phase of European missile defence in approximately four years . "
Following the championship , the arena will be used for a variety of activities -- football , handball , basketball , concerts , exhibitions , fairs and conventions .
The week @-@ long event celebrates wine and wine @-@ making in Cyprus , and traditionally attracts thousands of visitors .
EU senior official Miroslav Lajcak , who met with Dodik in Banja Luka in late April , reiterated that international officials oppose the referendum .
Serbia , IMF reach credit agreement
The event , organised by the Serbian Association for Informatics and Telecommunications , drew together experts and representatives of some 40 firms .
Does a planned filtering system amount to censorship ?
The Centre is a place where different representatives can meet , including those who have not recognised Kosovo reality .
UNMIK " has not received any answer to the letter sent by Mr. Ruecker to Belgrade authorities ... but if local elections are held in Kosovo , then it is evident they will be considered illegal , " Balkan Insight quoted Sven Lindholm , a spokesman of the UN mission , as saying .
Much of Crvenkovski 's speech was a laundry list of government grievances .
Revellers in Sofia welcome the New Year and EU accession on Monday ( January 1st ) . [ Getty Images ]
" With economies like Egypt and Libya rocked by political unrest , governments herein are likely to put more money to work at home , being less focused on foreign investment projects , eg in Turkey , " Ash said .
Central Election Committee head Nesrin Lushta ( left ) took her post in May . [ gazetaexpress ]
These are the slowdown of the reform process , the objection of some EU countries regarding Turkish accession and the Cyprus question , said the official , Jean @-@ Christophe Filori .
The Serbian prosecutor 's office did not comment on the delay in signing the protocol , but did say its existence is necessary and useful .
There is no indication at present whether the authorities will accept the student demands .
SETimes : You recently attended the opening ceremony of the visa cancellation process between the EU and BiH in Brussels .
Many Albanian citizens use Macedonia as a transit country to reach Kosovo and tourists use it to reach Bulgaria , Romania , Turkey or other countries in the East .
Now all we know is that we don 't have enough energy .
You actually do not feel the bite , " said Pesek at the hospital in Split that treated the serious injuries to his left leg .
Neither of the crossings is in the Serb @-@ majority northern part of the country , which has been volatile since mid @-@ summer .
The final snowboarding competitions -- the men 's and women 's slopestyle events -- which were also scheduled to take place on Sunday , were cancelled due to high winds .
UN chief prosecutor Carla del Ponte . [ Getty Images ]
The session lasted nine hours .
The number of AIDS victims is increasing in Macedonia , according to the country 's national co @-@ ordinator for efforts to fight the disease , Vesna Velik Steafnovska .
Statistics show more than 71 % of Greek teenagers access the internet on a daily basis .
However , Marmara University Communications Department Professor Selma Ulus questions whether self @-@ censorship is anything new in Turkey , arguing that since the 1980s , self @-@ censorship has limited journalists in Turkey and the world .
" If we were responsible for the removal in one area , then many other communities would line up to demand assistance , " he said , explaining that they have only provided a tank to Zarka to help his administration clear bunkers from Seman .
To make things worse , Russian natural gas supplies to Bulgaria , pumped via Ukraine , were cut off on January 6th amid a deepening gas payments dispute between Moscow and Kiev in the midst of one of the coldest winters in years .
Ian Bancroft , executive director of Transconflict , doubts this is the case .
Reinhard Mitschek , managing director of the Nabucco project , hailed the long @-@ awaited agreement .
That is expected by the end of the week .
The Winter Olympic games open February 12th -- bringing 2,500 athletes from around the world to Vancouver , British Columbia -- and close about two weeks later .
Turkey and Iraq will continue to co @-@ operate in the fight against the terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) under " various forms , " Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and Iraqi counterpart Hoshyar Zebari said , after a meeting in Ankara on Friday ( January 23rd ) .
Most of the refugees were later executed .
Among others , the measures would provide for the establishment of rapid alert systems on lost and stolen explosives and suspicious transactions , the development of an explosive forensics capability in Europol , and plans to vet industry personnel .
With a score of 9.5 , New Zealand tops the global table as the least corrupt country in the world this year .
Albanian municipalities in southern Serbia -- Bujanovac , Medvedja and Presevo are also campaigning for a census boycott .
A newly adopted law on electronic communications is stirring controversy in Serbia , with critics saying it is unconstitutional and a violation of the right to privacy .
To come up after years to whine about losing jobs because of Romanian and Bulgarian workers just for the sake of votes looks like a primitive political practice which shouldn 't be condoned in nowadays Europe .
Romanian Orthodox Patriarch Teoctist was accused of collaboration with the Communist Party . [ Getty Images ]
He also explained that " the very serious security situation " in the northern Kosovo town was the reason behind UNMIK 's decision to pull its police out of the region .
Director of Gallup Europe Robert Manchin discussed recent survey results on February 25th in Pristina . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
However , Nihat Ali Ozcan , author of the book " Kurdistan Workers Party : History , Ideology and Methods , " believes by ending the ceasefire , the PKK aims to heighten the political polarisation , to mobilise its grassroots and to boost social control over its ethnic constituency .
Serbian historians estimate the Partisans killed 80,000 members and supporters of the Chetnik movement in the immediate post @-@ war period .
But international solidarity with Turkey and widespread condemnation of violent attacks could force the PKK to reconsider .
Drews : I believe that the people in the north of Kosovo know why we are there and what they can expect from us .
The RS government was allowed to withdraw its share of the loan , while the Federation 's access to its portion of the money hinges on implementing major budget reforms .
In addition , there is a national parliament , a weak central government and a tripartite presidency , sitting in Sarajevo , whose members represent the three main ethnic groups .
But based on images and information we have it indicate that the police had acted as it is with standards and I stand behind my stance .
However , the changing geopolitical context called the future of the industry into doubt .
An annual economic report finds Albania 's banking system performed well , but notes a lack of improvement in construction and agriculture .
Albanian Chief Prosecutor Ina Rama and Italian national anti @-@ mafia prosecutor Piero Grasso decided in Tirana to speed up their subordinates ' exchanges of information .
Istanbul is awash with the sights and sounds of the upcoming election .
Oytun Orhan , Middle East analyst at the Center for Middle Eastern Strategic Studies in Ankara , however , believes Libya 's future is in its people 's hands .
I don 't think it 's likely there will be an early presentation of a Security Council resolution , " he said .
Controversy heats up over a communist @-@ era structure .
" In the first location , we found remains of a prehistoric giraffe , the first such finding in Europe .
The facility has all the prerequisites to become the best recreation / ski resort in this part of the Balkans .
Despite the hurdles , Turkey seems committed to making the signed agreements a reality .
Speaking later , Hyseni condemned Belgrade for its behaviour in Serb @-@ dominated northern Kosovo .
We need to come to the table and see what happens . "
The four organisations maintain that President Traian Basescu , who has the constitutional right to call a referendum , will appear on electoral posters both for the referendum and the presidential elections -- effectively unlevelling the playing field for the other candidates .
" The intent of the law in this matter is clear and the CEC has a clear responsibility to order new elections in all three municipalities pursuant to ECAC 's December 19th decision . "
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- Journalists are a target of threats from nationalist militants and extremists of all kinds , according to a Reporters Without Borders ( RWB ) report on the state of press freedom in Kosovo , published on Tuesday ( July 20th ) .
That figure , it added , comes to just a little less than the Union 's annual budget .
Women were crying as were old men , who had decorated their jackets with military insignia .
The report , cited by The Economist , is just the latest criticism of Romanian authorities ' efforts against corruption , which many see as having slackened since the country joined the EU in January 2007 .
Greece wants " to go beyond the difficulties of the past and to look towards the future with hope , " Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis said after meeting with his Turkish counterpart , Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
Overall financial cost would be surely less than what is proposed by the law , " said party officials .
" It 's not true women don 't like soccer , " added Jelica .
By Anes Alic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 04 / 02 / 12
Romania , like its neighbour Bulgaria , is a member state of the EU .
" High expectations on the part of Kosovo Albanians , coupled with recent speculation about a possible delay in the process , have led to a feeling of uncertainty , " UN Secretary @-@ General Kofi Annan said .
Tehran 's move four months ago to raise its enrichment goal to 20 % , up from 3.5 % , caused further concern among Western powers already worried about the true objectives of Iran 's nuclear programme .
I attempt to chase the scene away , but without success .
Moldova : new parliament , continuing deadlock
It linked the rise in asylum @-@ seekers from the two former Yugoslav republics to the EU 's decision in December 2009 to introduce a visa @-@ free regime for holders of Serbian and Macedonian passports .
Macedonia became a member of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils on June 13th in Rome .
Production is not well @-@ organised , slaughterhouses do not comply with hygienic standards , and exporters lack sufficient international expertise .
KFOR and Serbian government representatives reached an agreement on Wednesday evening ( August 3rd ) to end the border crisis in the north , but the deal was rejected immediately by authorities in Pristina .
Under new amendments to the law on public law and order , fines for violations have soared .
" We instructed them on how to protect their rights , " said Celevski .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 13 / 05 / 10
The decline was attributed mainly to decreased production in the mining sector .
" The potential for a negotiated solution is now exhausted , " Western representatives said in a joint statement .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou won his first vote of confidence in the early hours Monday ( October 19th ) following a three @-@ day parliamentary debate on his government 's policy programme .
Also in diplomatic news : Croatia and Serbia agree to boost economic co @-@ operation .
Milosevic , then leader of the Serbian Communist Party , was campaigning to abolish the autonomous status of Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
The attempt at match @-@ making failed when Nikica killed her suitor .
Candles are reflected in a photograph of Romanian handball player Marian Cozma at the Veszprem Arena in Hungary . [ Getty Images ]
" Secondly , by simply hosting the interceptors , Romania has gained strategic weight in the Black Sea region , a long sought after goal of the current leadership .
Yilmaz said afterwards that he had been misquoted , and that he was in fact implying the possible involvement of the Greek secret service agents in forest fires in the Aegean region .
A new Albanian group has also appeared on the scene , saying it will " protect " northern Kosovo .
Two co @-@ ordinated bombs exploded on a crowded Istanbul street Sunday ( July 27th ) , killing at least 17 people , five of them children , and wounding more than 150 .
He was diagnosed with a torn aorta and underwent a 21 @-@ hour surgery that ended on Saturday .
Some 70,000 euros were collected for the purchase of farms for refugees who currently live in collective centres around the country .
Around 600 pro @-@ Palestinian activists were aboard the Mavi Marmara , and nine of them died in the raid .
Belgium and eight other EU member states -- Germany , Ireland , France , Luxembourg , Holland , Austria , the UK and Malta -- agreed in December with the European Commission ( EC ) to prolong work restrictions for Romania and Bulgaria until January 2014 .
During the visit , the two countries signed an agreement on avoidance of double taxation .
The country 's three entries since 2005 could not match that success ; they finished ninth , seventh and third .
This is not the first clash between Nis and the Belgrade authorities .
The coalition government must also approve a budget for 2012 before the end of November .
Kosovo 's government will equip all primary schools in the country with computer labs within three years , Education Minister Enver Hoxhaj said .
By far the biggest step is Berisha 's new program of " Albania for one euro . "
Born on September 17th 1958 in the municipality of Vinkovci in Croatia , Hadzic worked as a warehouseman before the 1991 @-@ 1995 conflict in the country .
Klecak 's detention endangers freedom of expression , he stressed , calling for Sanader to condemn it .
The name dispute between the two countries must be resolved first , Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas said .
The Montenegrin president is in Belgrade tackling thorny issues , like Kosovo , with Serbian leaders .
In 1998 , Kostov 's government signed two contracts with Gazprom -- one on direct gas deliveries and a gas @-@ for @-@ transit deal .
The study involves European experts and examines the possibility of introducing holographic TV that displays floating 3D images into the market .
Recently , Ljajic announced plans to establish a new political party called the Social Democratic Party of Serbia .
" With Romania and Bulgaria , 30 million people are joining us , creating a Union of almost half a billion citizens , " Barroso said .
Bulgaria 's gas company , Bulgargaz , was pushing for a 19.6 % natural gas hike .
" It caused unclarity and confusion , " Beqaj told SETimes .
" The responsibility is solely on the institutions of BiH , and I fear that a clear and understandable legal issue is slowly turning into a political infinitum . "
Judges at the Hague @-@ based tribunal sentenced Mile Mrksic to 20 years in prison for his role in the massacre of hundreds of Croats after the fall of Vukovar to Yugoslav Army forces in 1991 .
The growing strength of Dodik and his SNSD party is probably the most significant election trend , say political scientists .
SDP hopes that Evans will help them achieve a similar outcome .
This , the group said , came to show that the poorest families continue to be punished by petty bribe demands .
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt , who chaired the summit that was held three weeks before his country hands over the rotating six @-@ month EU presidency to Spain , urged other rich countries " to make the same contributions . "
" Hashim Thaci has endangered the safety of citizens with his early statements that he is the winner , which is a violation of election rules and which might have caused clashes between supporters of both parties , " Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) leader Isa Mustafa said .
Renault presented its new Symbol model , designed by engineers from Romania , France and Turkey , at the Moscow Auto Show on Tuesday ( August 26th ) .
It calls on OIC members and the international community to support the former Serbian province and its economy .
However , not all of the EC 's findings were negative .
Maric @-@ Einstein is believed to have worked closely with her husband and contributed to his success .
The BiH armed forces participated with several radio and phone systems and demonstrated the equipment 's compatibility with all versions of the other participants ' technology .
But in one part of the continent -- Southeast Europe -- his words attracted little attention .
With the title " international " for the first time , this year 's theme was Hope : Dream or Reality .
However , after it had become clear that they would not do it , we at the SDA decided to pay this party and state level visit to Belgrade and Novi Pazar .
BiH , EU sign SAA
Experts commented that the fresh powers given to the facility would effectively turn it into a European Monetary Fund .
The European Commission is " very concerned " about the events , said its external affairs spokesperson , Christiana Hohmann .
" Finally , something positive in the word about our country , " says Safet Husic , mindful of BiH 's unfortunate past reputation as a war @-@ torn country .
Serifovic won the award after eight nations , including all former Yugoslav republics , gave her the highest possible score of 12 points .
The countries will have to put their legislation in line with EU directives , to ensure consumers have several options for their gas and power needs .
A defiant Kurti told supporters that he did not recognise the validity of the court proceedings and had refused to appear in court repeatedly .
Over 7,000 lives lost a year is compelling indication that we are not getting it right when it comes to overdose prevention in Europe , " EMCDDA Director Wolfgang Goetz said .
According to military commentator Fatmir Halili , the event was a boost to Kosovo 's regional profile , even though participation was limited .
Furthermore , the price of a one @-@ trip public transport ticket soared by 43 % in Sofia .
The SNS still plans a big anti @-@ government rally on April 16th .
Dritero Bala , a medical student from Kosovo , considers studying in Turkey a positive investment in his life due to the high quality of education and the friendships he has made .
The film Boogie by Romanian director Radu Muntean won the Special Award of the Jury at the 10th European Film Festival in Essonne , France .
" Turkish membership would broaden and strengthen Europe 's foundation once more . "
( From left ) Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku , former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and President Fatmir Sejdiu meet in Pristina on Friday ( February 23rd ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
Students were invited to create social network profiles of Serbian poets of the Romantic period .
US diplomat Richard Holbrooke passed away Monday . [ Reuters ]
The building represents the first phase of the future Arena Complex , intended to be the largest shopping and entertainment centre in Croatia .
In addition , Germany will seek to promote new initiatives to fight climate change and strengthen the bloc 's relations with energy @-@ rich and strategically important neighbours including Russia , other former Soviet republics and Arab nations .
By Ozgur Ogret for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 29 / 08 / 11
Culture and Sports : Food and drink celebrated in Belgrade
Turkey held a tender for the construction of a highway between Istanbul and Izmir on Friday ( June 19th ) that would reduce travel time by three hours , local newspapers reported .
The 66 @-@ 1 vote was the first time that a government has been toppled by its own ruling party , after being called upon to vote by the sitting prime minister .
" European integration is uniting us all in the region .
Also in the news this week : Croatia 's FDI is 50 % down from the same period last year , and Austria 's leading electricity provider and a Turkish counterpart will build power plants in Turkey .
President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat shake hands last year at the Ledra Palace hotel . [ Getty Images ]
Dimitrov was arrested in September 1995 while trying to break into a car along with two others , according to the ECHR .
This investigation began in August 2004 , while Nastase was in power .
They also warned about a tendency towards higher inflation in most of the ten countries .
" Actions by certain Kosovo Serb leaders and statements by officials in Belgrade amounting to such pressure have been documented and strongly deplored . "
Little has changed for the time being .
The government annually allocates approximately 1m euros from the state budget to maintain these facilities .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 10 / 01 / 12
We are now potential candidates for the Olympics in London and will play directly in the next European Championships in Ljubljana in 2013 .
SETimes : Is Kosovo ready for the complete departure of international troops ?
Both FIFA and UEFA recognise Serbia as inheritor of the states of " Serbia and Montenegro " and " Yugoslavia . " [ AFP ]
The choice of reading material provided some insight into Arslan .
The manipulation of football matches has long been a concern , but with the fast growing online betting sector , the problem has become more widespread .
In February , it was rumoured that BiH 's participation at Eurovision might be jeopardised due to a considerable debt -- nearly 2m euros -- owed to the European Broadcasting Union .
But two factors delayed the process .
However , the Serbian government has reacted with shock .
They are also a way for us to oversee Albania 's bid to join NATO . "
Bernard , a Romanian @-@ born journalist and political analyst , emigrated to Israel in 1940 and then to Great Britain .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 27 / 03 / 12
According to reports by local media , Greece believes the deal has put it and Bulgaria on the world energy map .
These include plastic figurines of various sizes , cases for pistol ammunition , and items for the food programme -- containers for honey , coffee spoons and crates for vegetables .
" This will promote co @-@ operation in furthering regional wildlife conservation and education , particularly in the area of environment . "
" Efforts to impose my legal authority are simply disregarded by the majority of Kosovar Albanians who now consider Kosovo 's Constitution the fundamental document , " he said .
The other two parties accused Zukorlic of boycotting the talks and politicising the Sandzak problems .
" When it comes to election irregularities , Krasniqui 's comments were in accord with the constitution , despite the fact that the constitution does not clearly define the function of the acting president , " Gashi said .
The EU says it is sending a mediator , Robert Cooper , to help settle the border crisis .
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 27 / 11 / 06
All of Serbia can only benefit from that , he added .
When asked about worries that Turkey is following in China 's footsteps regarding internet access , Koksal said " People got used to the bans in effect currently .
Countries that depend heavily on reimbursements from abroad have seen those funds diminish .
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on February 17th 2008 and has since won recognition as a sovereign country by 54 states , including the United States and 22 of the EU 's 27 member nations .
Medvedev : Negotiations with Austria are at an advanced stage and I expect the contract to be signed very soon .
Turkish scientists unearthed six mastodon fossils near the village of Elmacik in the province of Burdur , the Anadolu news agency reported on July 17th .
" We should focus on educating and encouraging Tuorkish companies right away , " he told SETimes .
The net minimum wage , meanwhile , is only around 254 euros .
We also plan to implement the revised National Strategy for Tourism Development -- improving the quantity and quality of facilities and their ranking , and prepare a study on developing mountain tourism .
The daily Kathimerini reports that 180 fires broke out across the country in the past few days , including a forest fire in Nafpaktos in central Greece and another one in Elikona , in Viotia .
" On the other hand , we are expecting support from the international community and our neighbors in the struggle against terrorism . "
A small minority ( 8.1 % ) were staunchly opposed to joining the bloc .
" This represents a success and victory of dialogue in the best interest of the two countries and its people . "
" They appear to be willing to raise the level of violence and polarization in order to pull away and draw more support for themselves .
The discussions were held under a new political dialogue process , envisioning ministerial @-@ level meetings between the two sides twice a year .
UPC Energy Management brokered the deal , which marks an important first step for SIT in Europe 's growing solar market , the firm said in its statement .
A three @-@ month operation in the Mediterranean would cost Romania 4.5m euros , Basescu added .
( RIA Novosti - 27 / 03 / 11 ; BNT , Sofia News Agency , The Sofia Echo , Dnevnik.bg , Mediapool , Standart , Darik -- 26 / 03 / 11 - 27 / 03 / 11 )
On Friday ( April 17th ) an appeals court overturned a lower court 's ruling to hold Romanian tycoon George Becali for 29 days while prosecutors investigate allegations concerning his activities .
But financing and recruitment problems led to a delay .
Among other things , observers had expected a reduction in the quantity and bulk of textbooks .
" The Klecka case is not the same as the one for which he was acquitted in the ICTY , " Hawton stressed .
Bosnia and Herzegovina was placed in the second group along with Latvia , while Poland , Georgia , Montenegro , Lithuania , Serbia and Belarus fell into the third category , comprised of countries with an average vulnerability to potential external shocks , the Romanian news agency reported .
More than 80 horses that lived on a farm in Lipik , Croatia , were taken to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) in 1991 .
Last week 's visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel , however , has dimmed those expectations .
Borisov stressed the need to purge government of such collaborators .
They became extremely strained in 1999 over the Alliance 's action campaign to halt the war in Kosovo .
Pro @-@ European government will be best for Serbia , economists say .
His attorney , Josip Muselimovic , believes Purda proved his innocence during questioning Monday by the Sarajevo Prosecutor 's Office , at the request of the War Crimes Chamber of the High Court in Belgrade .
The paper released on Thursday showed that the same countries also account for more than half of the nearly 139,650 applications that were pending before a judicial formation at the beginning of this year .
Process of changes to the constitution
" There is no need for the EULEX escort because we are not endangered and there is no necessity for such a security escort , " he said , accusing the peacekeeping force of " trying to use this for political purposes and to abuse this issue . "
EU nations reportedly will be able to manage the influx of legal immigration on the basis of their own needs and ability to welcome people .
The IMF will not support a fresh increase of public wages in Serbia , the fund 's resident representative in the country , Bogdan Lissovolik , said on Wednesday ( March 30th ) .
Kosovo analyst Belul Beqaj is sceptical , telling SETimes that the agreements struck in Brussels " cannot be implemented ... without juridical guarantees . "
In any case , we are carrying out the most thorough activities towards locating them .
" They expelled KPS and customs members from Jarinje and Brnjak posts .
" We support continued planning to be ready to provide support for all possible contingencies as the situation evolves on the basis of demonstrable need , a clear legal basis and firm regional support , " they wrote in the letter .
SETimes : What were the expectations of the Macedonian team in Lithuania ?
Earlier this week , Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader suggested that Slovenia -- which currently holds the EU presidency -- was blocking Croatia 's accession bid due to the disagreement .
By Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 05 / 03 / 09
Today 's tower , about 22m tall , has been turned into a museum with four exhibition rooms .
Relatives of Bosniak victims killed in Srebrenica display photographs of lost loved ones . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
Slovenian president wants non @-@ binding referendum
In the absence of a better economy , greater fund inflow into the budget and higher investment in education , one cannot expect any sudden changes .
Also in diplomatic news : Turkey and Kuwait discuss ties , and Macedonia hosts a regional anti @-@ corruption conference .
Meeting with Serbian Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic on Sunday ( March 16th ) , he noted a recent speech before the UN Security Council by Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic , who said UNMIK was the exclusive administrative authority in Kosovo and that UN Resolution 1244 is the only legal framework that should be applied .
However , the Macedonian government required the demarcation first .
The two negotiating parties expressed disagreement on all points of the Kosovo status draft during round after round of talks in Vienna .
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has criticised the case and urged Turkey 's highest court to consider European standards in rendering judgment .
" I 'm bringing you the commitment of the Albanian government , politicians and the people to succeed in reforms to consolidate democratic institutions and the rule of law , " Basha said at the ceremony in Brussels .
Bulgaria and Macedonia , which climbed five slots each , took the 71st and the 79th positions , respectively , while Albania moved up eight notches to 88th .
Those would include placing such nations under the stewardship of their partners in the common currency area , curbing their access to EU funding and suspending their voting rights .
Spain and Russia lead Group E with seven points each , while Greece and Croatia have six each .
Macedonia is officially out of recession , Finance Minister Zoran Stavrevski announced on Tuesday ( March 23rd ) .
The mobile phone usage rate in Macedonia is one of the lowest in Europe , while call rates are among the highest .
Regional media have been reporting that a Macedonian @-@ born resident of Serbia , Stanislava Cocorvska @-@ Poletan , was behind the operation .
But the Committee for Renaming Streets , despite having convened on four occasions , has still not tackled the issue .
Now there is hope they will provide information about the tangled web of political , military , intelligence and underworld connections widely thought to have been behind the Djindjic assassination and other political killings -- including the 1999 murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija .
Diplomatic Diary : France urges Serbia , Kosovo to compromise
" We did not expect gold , but we made it , " said Helene D 'Astous of the Canadian women 's team .
Its best marks are for electoral process and pluralism ( 9.58 ) , and civil liberties ( 9.41 ) , while its lowest ( 6.67 ) is for political participation .
Bektasevic , 19 , is a citizen of Sweden , while Cesur , 18 , is a Turkish national who had been living in Denmark .
Serbia signed its Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU in April 2008 , but the Netherlands has been opposing its enforcement ever since , insisting that Serbia must first arrest the remaining two war crimes fugitives , Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic . ( Danas , B92 - 25 / 07 / 09 )
Two days before he died , the Economist Intelligence Unit issued its 2011 Democracy Index , naming the Czech Republic as the only East European country among the 25 nations meeting the group 's " full democracy " criteria .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 23 / 04 / 09
The former chief of staff of the Yugoslav Army , Momcilo Perisic , listens to the verdict in The Hague 's Yugoslavia war crimes court on Tuesday ( September 6th ) . [ Reuters ]
Since that time , the OPCW says that about one @-@ third of the declared stockpiles -- amounting to 71,000 metric tonnes of chemical agents -- have been destroyed .
This question is rising as more women attend service .
In the previous Parliament , the figure stood at only 10.8 % .
" Kurds were here when the Turkish government was created , but the fact that they exist was always denied and that created such problems , " Arzu says .
Also in cultural news : the fifth edition of the Children 's Film Festival was held in Belgrade , and Sarajevo welcomes a Turkish cultural centre .
Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Peshevski cautioned that Macedonia will issue a protest note to Greece because of the damages inflicted on its companies .
Leaders of NATO countries endorsed the plan , envisioning the deployment of ten missile interceptors in Poland and a radar system in the Czech Republic by 2012 , during their April summit in Bucharest .
" The situation is the worst in the labour market .
Basha thanked Hyland for Washington 's support of Albania 's NATO accession process .
Turmoil in Syria has , however , badly hit Hatay and Turkey 's trade with Syria .
For two decades Serbia has been immersed in serious state problems , from wars , sanctions and poverty to the assassination of a prime minister .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica ( left ) and Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic attend a government session in March .
Prosecutor seeks to shut down Turkey 's ruling party
Turkey 's talks with the EU , meanwhile , have been hampered by disagreements over Cyprus and other issues , and some members of the bloc -- particularly French President Nicolas Sarkozy -- have voiced open opposition to Turkish membership .
The new census also steers clear of questions about religion .
" There is a slowing down because of work down the tracks .
He also ordered IDs and passports to be taken away from 93 persons who are under investigation .
The new year brings new economic challenges to Republika Srpksa .
By Vlatko Vukotic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 22 / 10 / 07
" They destroyed Croatian towns and killed Croatian soldiers and civilians .
Macedonian police arrest credit card fraud suspects
A lot more needs to be done . "
The company is building two complexes in the greater Skopje area where the houses and apartments will be 150 @-@ 250 square metres , on average .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic arrived on Monday ( August 4th ) for an official visit to Egypt , to meet with counterpart Ahmed Aboul Gheit and other senior officials .
" The joint position of all three BiH presidency members was to stop the signing of the protocol because the requisite procedure was not respected .
From a technical viewpoint , there are serious questions [ about ] a successful implementation , " he said .
Berat Berisha , a student at the philosophy faculty disagrees .
The monument to Hollywood boxer Rocky Balboa was unveiled last week . [ Photo courtesy of Igor Jovanovic ]
Serbia and the IMF strike a 1 billion @-@ euro deal . [ Reuters ]
In his speech to members he again declined to explain his abrupt resignation from office and politics .
According to GfK , Croatians enjoy shopping and spending money , especially in malls .
Under a government proposal , bills should only be explained and defended by one government representative .
Ciro , who coached Croatia to a stunning bronze @-@ medal finish at the 1998 World Cup , experienced a frosty reception in some parts of BiH at first .
On Friday ( January 6th ) , Iceland also announced it is liberalising its labour market for citizens of the EU 's youngest members .
Macedonian Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska was on hand , praising relations between the police services of the two neighbours .
An exit strategy for wrapping up the court 's work must be finalised .
By law , if none of the candidates wins more than 50 % of the first @-@ round votes , the top two candidates must go to a runoff .
" Employees want to sign a collective agreement with employers even without a raise , while employers want to sign an agreement with a 15 % reduction -- something employees don 't agree with .
Whoever suggests another plan is among those who have not read the Ahtisaari Plan .
In undertaking this operation they have also scared the civilian sector .
" From a political point of view , opening a Qatar Embassy in Macedonia is important , but the economic prospects are a greater priority .
By Ljiljana Smiljanic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 29 / 11 / 10
Their newly established joint venture , Liberty Investments Holding B.V , announced on Tuesday ( September 22nd ) that it paid 10.2m euros for a 91.2 % stake in PBG .
With World Cup fans in a mind @-@ meld with their TV sets , some in Serbia are finding themselves bereft of companionship .
The PIC is particularly disappointed with the blockade of constitutional reform .
In an effort to curb the messages , the International Advertising Association of Romania plans to help draft some regulations .
Macedonian Army chief Lieutenant General Miroslav Stojanovski and his Austrian counterpart , General Roland Ertl , held talks in Skopje on Wednesday ( April 25th ) .
Vojkan Stojcic reportedly was nabbed during the search for a local drug dealer in the southern town of Nis .
Experts blame the global economic crisis and unresolved issues confronting the country .
The ban is part of a nationwide effort to address the widespread spectacle of plastic bags fouling the countryside .
She added that the mechanism would be enforced when all the details are agreed on and adopted in the European Parliament and Council , most likely next year , and that member states are in a " great hurry . "
The route was suspended last year .
It wants parliament to tighten the criteria for gun permits .
About three and a half years after the outbreak of violence , and following several failed international efforts for a peace deal , the United States launched a new initiative in the autumn of 1995 .
Approximately 3 million voters are supposed to receive their cards by June 28th .
For some , the issue is not how students will wear their hair , but how secular women can thrive in a Muslim society .
" We would like to work together in order to develop a better climate among different ethnic and regional groups in the Balkans , " Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said . [ AFP ]
We had the chance to realise the DJ scene in Montenegro has many young and talented DJs , " Media Manager Marija Vujovic said .
Despite a symbolic economic growth this year , Romanians feel the full impact of the economic crisis and a reduced standard of living .
" The price decrease forecast will result in a decline of overall economic production ; this not just in Serbia , but for the economies of developed Western countries and the entire Balkan region .
If proven guilty , Maslarova could face a prison sentence of up to ten years and be banned from public office .
The pact also calls on member states to develop a common policy on asylum , which observers do not expect to come into force before 2012 .
The Turkish Energy Ministry , which is authorised under the newly @-@ approved law to run and finalize tenders for the construction of nuclear power plants , is expected to set the requirements soon and announce the tender in the coming months .
He has warned that BiH will face dire consequences if the country 's EU bid is derailed .
Although it has increased three @-@ fold since 2000 , the average monthly salary in Serbia -- approximately 310 euros -- is the lowest in the region .
It is time to " finally break down the institutional and national barriers that have retarded the progress of the people of the Balkans , compared , say , to the peoples of Central Europe , " Burns said .
Also in the news : Burgas , Bulgaria enjoys an international music festival .
Several countries in Southeast Europe have participated in the US @-@ led operation in Iraq , NATO 's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan ( ISAF ) , or both , making them potential targets .
They combine Brazilian rhythm and Cuban effects with the old African sound and wrapped with original jazz urban .
Bosnia and Herzegovina began talks on a deal earlier this year .
Kosovo hosts the first conference on freedom and open software .
The orienteering competition -- named after the founder of the mountaineering club Pobeda ( Victory ) -- attracted numerous contestants from the country and abroad .
Mladenov said his country will continue to support Macedonia 's EU and NATO bids .
Pristina resident Luan Ibraj said that while the amendments should be welcomed because they will delineate the powers of the branches of government , electing a president by a direct vote will affect Kosovo 's political stability .
Fitch Ratings has confirmed the ratings for long term FX and RON @-@ denominated Romania 's bonds at BB + and BBB- respectively .
The first centre for sleeping disorders in Bosnia and Herzegovina opened its doors on September 15th in the Clinical Centre in Banja Luka .
" The Task Force -- composed of municipal authorities , Kosovo police and representatives of the communities and NGOs -- is working to solve the problem , " Lekaj assured SETimes .
We can say that ... this year every seat in the buses will be full during the Christmas holidays , " Zagreb bus station ticket saleswoman Ivana Lecic told SETimes .
The state will do everything it can to find the people responsible and punish them , " Karamanlis said .
Barroso urges European standards , criticises case against ruling AKP
Culture and Sports : Bulgaria hosts Masquerade Games festival
She added that , according to a recent study , 30 % of Romanians think the political environment makes prosecutors very susceptible to pressure .
EU leaders also endorsed on Thursday a joint French @-@ German proposal for the creation of a Mediterranean Union to enhance the bloc 's co @-@ operation with its southern neighbours , stretching from Morocco to Turkey .
The National Museum , founded 124 years ago and home to the jewel of Sarajevo 's rich cultural heritage -- the Sarajevo Haggadah , valued at 550m euros -- is next in line .
SETimes : What are your thoughts on the current status of EU integration for BiH , and what are the DEI 's main obstacles in the quest for country 's integration ?
" These new drugs cause a double problem , " said Costa .
He stressed that Serbia still does not recognise Kosovo 's declaration of independence .
Also in cultural news this week : the Aeschylia culture festival opened in Greece , and a swimmer from Cyprus took gold in the Paralympic Games .
Two foreign companies present a proposal to build a geothermal power plant in Croatia .
Union representatives say two kinds of workers are especially vulnerable -- new employees and elderly ones .
In addition , he previously served as deputy minister in the Ministry of Trade , Economy and Energy .
Sollaku , who was appointed in early 2002 , already has indicated that he does not plan to step down .
In Albania it is called the Anti @-@ Mafia law , because you cannot only fight crime with the arrest and serving prison .
It is of vital interest for Serbia 's relations with Macedonia to solve that problem , not let it stand between us , " Tadic said .
Milan Ivanovic , a representative of the Serbs from northern Kosovo , where Kosovo institutions have no authority , said the agreements were harmful to the Serb population and solidified Pristina 's statehood .
" The Palestinians must understand that this is not the way , " Berisha said .
Thus , she added , people will no longer have to go to court to inquire about developments in their proceedings .
Turkey has been the IMF 's biggest borrower this decade , drawing about 28 billion euros , but the Fund is highly unpopular in Turkey , with trade unions and politicians blaming the organisation for imposing policies that cuts jobs and social benefits .
After years of delays , the main backers -- Greece , Russia and Bulgaria -- have finally decided to act .
In 2009 , Time magazine named him 36 on its list of the world 's 100 most influential people .
After meeting with Clinton , Thaci said all countries in the region share the same goal and the same vision for the European integration and NATO membership .
Kosovo 's Academy of Sciences and Arts elected Besim Boksi to its presidency on December 27th .
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Romanian lawmakers block corruption probes of former top officials
Stambolis said investment in energy infrastructure by decade 's end would approximate 240 billion euros , with an additional 60 billion directed towards energy efficiency .
Atici said nuclear energy has not been used as frequently worldwide because it is " expensive , polluting and very dangerous . "
Its duty is to supervise the activity of the institutions that are in possession of the classified information .
After investing in Kosovo , businesses are also faced with dysfunctional systems that only exacerbate the problem .
The five @-@ day festival closed on November 5th , after hosting performers from more than ten countries .
The sentencing is the final chapter in the Macedonian police 's " Operation South . "
The unilateral decision by Croatian authorities also provoked reactions in Slovenia and Italy .
They established contacts with the men , who agreed to sell the weapons to them " with the specific understanding that the weapons were to be used against United States forces in Colombia , " DEA said .
No person who has not lived in Malta for at least five years has the right to buy a secondary residence , and this also applies to Maltese citizens who live abroad .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 22 / 12 / 10
We will help the process of resolving the problem about the name issue with our southern neighbour , determining that the name Macedonia will not reflect elements of national or ideological exclusivity .
Responding to criticism from opposition parties , the government insists its donation of automatic rifles , guns and ammunition is justified .
Turkey 's penal code includes clauses effectively restricting freedom of speech .
Deviating from the regional trend , the number of foreign nationals visiting Albania in the first seven months of 2009 grew . [ Getty Images ]
Moreover , the Romanian ambassador has been declared persona non grata , he said .
Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who participated in the talks as leader of the Bosnian Serbs ' Alliance of Independent Social Democrats , criticised the new Western initiative Wednesday , claiming its aim is to create a state that suits the United States and Europe .
It presents wall paintings created by the students in an open art session .
" These reforms will make Turkey stronger and more prosperous . ...
Turkey is experiencing an influx of foreign tourists followed by a revenue increase .
Macedonian firefighters are battling numerous forest fires that sprang up in the past week because of high temperatures and dry conditions .
The participants discussed education reform .
Maybe one day the court will say the case can be closed , because it was not legal to proceed with it as at the time the immunity was not clear , " Rraham Bajqina , a lawyer , told SETimes .
" The parliament is the highest institution with the responsibility to interpret laws .
The Sava rises to record levels after heavy rains , forcing evacuations .
Serbia will become the 38th member of the European Patent Organisation in October , Science and Technological Development Minister Bozidar Djelic announced on September 21st .
There was a special gallery built in the Acropolis Museum , inaugurated last June , to display the monuments .
" The state is trying to facilitate and simplify the document @-@ issuing procedure for them , but many are still unregistered , which is why they cannot exercise the right to health care or other aid , " Pejakovic said .
Document security , including biometrics , is one of the primary conditions for easing visa restrictions .
" It tests the countries ' willingness and sincerity in regard to the accession process , " she said .
The US Embassy in Tirana has issued a press release saying the " US government has not assisted the Ministry of Defence with munitions disposal at that particular storage facility " and " the contract with the American company was not sponsored by the US government . "
" I am returning next year , so that we resume exploration . "
The projects will cost around 808.6m euros , according to early estimates .
Serbian and US representatives talk co @-@ operation .
Croatian Economy Minister Damir Polancec and Serbian counterpart Mladjan Dinkic signed an economic co @-@ operation agreement in Zagreb Wednesday ( June 24th ) .
EU Police Mission in BiH chief German Brigade General Stefan Feller also condemned the deadly bombing .
Protecting Kosovo 's religious and cultural heritage are points in the troika document . [ Getty Images ]
Kosovo 's president would be elected by a direct vote by citizens and be granted broad additional authority that could make the office one of the most powerful heads of state in the region , according to proposals approved last week by a Kosovo parliamentary commission .
This year , two centre right parties -- the Motherland Party of Turkey ( ANAP ) and the True Path Party ( DYP ) -- sought to form an alliance , but negotiations failed .
He says meetings on northern Kosovo will remain secret at the insistence of intelligence services .
Currently there are about 300 Turkish firms operating in Kyrgyzstan , which together have invested $ 500m in the Central Asian country , Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said .
The Yugoslav ambassador to the UN , Vladislav Jovanovic , wrote a letter to the UN Security Council President after Srebrenica , saying that in Srebrenica crimes were not committed by Serbs , but that Bosnians killed each other .
" Only when the law is applied for a year we will be able to see what the effects of this fundamental change of criminal procedure , " UTS Managing Committee President Radovan Lazic told SETimes .
Now , the conflict in Libya has only heightened tensions .
" Ankara is afraid of Gaddafi 's irrational behaviour , " said Aktay .
Rasim Ljajic , head of the national council for co @-@ operation with the tribunal , said that out of the 46 indictees believed to be in Serbia , 42 have been delivered so far .
Croatian contestants at Eurovision have not been successful in the past with serious debate whether the Balkan nation should compete this year .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , a strong supporter of Turkey 's EU bid , said the negotiations with Ankara would continue , " at slower pace . "
Obama called Awlaki 's death a " major blow " to one of al @-@ Qaeda 's most active affiliates .
With Croatia 's entry into the EU expected in July 2013 , wholesale changes will be taking effect , with direct implications for neighbours , especially Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , with which Croatia shares almost two @-@ thirds of its borders .
Incumbent Prefect Panayiotis Psomiadis reportedly pulled off an outright victory against Voula Patoulidou , a gold medalist in the Barcelona 1992 Olympics .
" Even though Macedonia belongs to the group of low @-@ indebted countries , it must be careful not to take new credits and public spending .
The same actors play in all theaters , the same people direct plays .
As for Romania , I can only say that no country that is serious about joining South Stream will be left behind .
The Croatian Chamber of Crafts , which had earlier appealed to the government not to curtail Sunday shopping , published a report detailing the economic impact .
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" Our people are afraid to speak up , even on their personal cell phones .
" Europe has taken a big step in the face of a big challenge , " Papandreou told reporters after talks in Brussels .
Then split the dough into two pieces .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has also said that his 27 @-@ member bloc would support all efforts that lead to a comprehensive solution , in his reply to a motion on Cyprus brought to the European Parliament .
BiH 's Cikotic stressed that countries of the region must prove that their joint interests are above the interests of individual countries . " It is important that everybody learn from BiH 's experience of 15 years ago , when we paid a high price for mutual non @-@ co @-@ operation , " he said .
Iran 's nuclear programme , Afghanistan and the fight against terrorism were among some of the issues the two leaders tackled .
These include structural reforms , the privatisation of 1,250 public companies by the end of this year , a rise in the employment rate and in export levels , and equalisation of regional development across Serbia .
In recent weeks , senior US officials have sought to convince lawmakers that passage of such legislation might not only damage US @-@ Turkish co @-@ operation , but could impede efforts by Turkey 's Armenian community to persuade the country to come to terms with its past .
The investment eventually reached 3.2m euros .
By accepting the package , the Albanian majority has undertaken a sweeping set of obligations that will be expensive , challenging and not altogether pleasing .
International Civilian Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith told the media that in his opinion , the constitution was not breached .
BiH deserves to join the EU as soon as possible .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule discusses the EC progress reports . [ Reuters ]
Berisha says the time has come to consider having the people , rather than Parliament , elect the head of state .
Pollsters found that 58.5 % of the youth in BiH are unemployed -- a figure four times higher than in any EU country -- and that a large number are leaving for foreign countries .
Crvenkovski briefed him on actions the country has taken to implement reforms and fulfil criteria for NATO accession .
" There will be nothing else except for what has been defined in the agenda of talks , absolutely not .
The midsummer festival , held on an outdoor stage , features plays , music performances , film screenings and other events .
Judah : I don 't know if there 's ever going to be an end point .
The three have been indicted for war crimes against the Serbs in 1995 's Operation Storm .
The nation 's Employment Agency is responsible for active policies and measures of employment , as a part of the government 's 2011 Operational Plan .
The main goals of the initiative -- which was introduced in Sarajevo in the summer of 1999 -- were not much different from previous conflict prevention ideas for the region , but the Stability Pact offered a promising new dimension -- economic development and regional co @-@ operation .
Bulgaria approves Nabucco project
Companies that want to do business in both FBiH and RS must register separately with each , increasing administrative costs .
He was alluding to a decision by the German company Mercedes to open a car manufacturing plant in Hungary , and not in Romania in 2008 , due to improperly developed infrastructure .
Bulgarian ruling party faces mid @-@ term test
On 5 April 1992 , the national parliament declared BiH 's independence from the FRY .
" It is good for the country to vent power a bit , and bring changes .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha 's administration " should call urgently the three sides ... in order to stop the strike and get the problems on the table to talk about them with the interested parties , " he said .
Pressure has already reached a boiling point .
" [ There is a ] huge domestic migration , increasing unemployment in big cities and general prevalence of a culture of violence , " she explained .
" These are just numbers , but there are other numbers the government doesn 't like to talk about , " Colak , who is a chairman of the Employment Research Association and a lecturer at several universities , told SETimes .
By Anna Wood for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 09 / 06 / 11
Today , after some effort , Serbia has 70,000 signed donor cards and transplantation is no longer a taboo .
Despite the programme 's success , she admits the organisation has to work more on promoting the event locally in the neighbourhood and not only by internet .
" We have a very clear mandate from member states .
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso ( left ) and French President Nicolas Sarkozy attended the summit Thursday ( September 16th ) . [ Getty Images ]
It ended up outliving the country for which it was named .
Orthodox seat in Mostar revived
All of our players at the end of the tournament were listed in the groups of most caught balls , best scorer , and three @-@ point percentage .
The pursuit of such agreements could delay the next tranche of financial support for Greece and so precipitate a payment default , " the agency said .
Polls show more than 75 % of voters back the coalition 's proposal .
For many however , science fiction remains the great escape .
Opposition party leaders , however , said they could not accept a " dual solution " -- under which Macedonia uses its constitutional name in domestic and bilateral relations and a composite name when dealing with international organisations and for passports .
In summing up the general consensus , Ian Gourley , president of the Hellenic Irish Business Association , said that regardless of which decisions are made " we need action yesterday , not tomorrow . "
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But Kosovo political analyst Besim Abazi says the document may have been a trial balloon , possibly incited by the Serb government -- which favours the division of Kosovo -- to gauge reactions within Serbia , Kosovo , and the international community .
The police and tax administration need to be more active to [ suppress ] them , " she said .
" We saw a continuing increase in short @-@ selling positions and marginal sell orders coming from short positions were really having an effect on the market , " Financial Times quoted the regulator 's chairman , Anastassios Gabrielides , as saying .
If " a reasonable solution ... that meets the interests of all of Europe and especially the best interests of Bulgarian citizens " is achieved , Sofia will back the ongoing reform efforts , Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nickolay Mladenov said on Saturday .
I am confident that the summit will deliver , to the benefit of all 29 countries in the NRC -- on Afghanistan , on fighting terrorism and proliferation , and , I hope , on missile defence , " he said .
Greece argues that its neighbour 's use of the name " Macedonia " implies territorial claims on a northern Greek province , also called Macedonia .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis warned on Tuesday ( July 15th ) that Macedonia would risk reaping " a whirlwind " with its " extreme nationalism . " [ Getty Images ]
SEE tourism : not out of the crisis yet
For those who are new to Serbian culture and architecture , the easiest route is to book a full @-@ day visit with a guide .
Russia has not recognised Kosovo independence , but according to data from the partner services , there is some preparation of narcotics there , which is later divided into portions and sold , " Albanian TV Alsat quoted Ivanov as saying .
The UNDP surveyed 1,200 persons between the ages of 15 and 29 -- including 800 Albanians , 200 Serbs and 200 other minorities .
Last month , KPS Deputy Commissioner Sheremet Ahmeti assured that the request for police to integrate into the KPS is sincere .
" No amendments that would affect the mandate of the ICO are being considered .
Erdogan 's party had hoped to win 100 municipalities in eastern and southeastern Turkey , giving the prime minister a stronger mandate for his reform programme while isolating and weakening the PKK .
The new Tirana airport was unveiled in March . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
He also predicted the long @-@ term programme would not " lessen the bite of the economic crisis " because the country currently needs economic measures that deliver " short @-@ term results . "
de Marnhac : Investigations , led by EULEX prosecutors exclusively or jointly with local prosecutors , are continuing in a number of cases , but I cannot comment on them .
" It happens quite frequently that we remain without any money , " says Limani .
He said the cabinet has no power to influence court decisions and did not seek to shut down the TV channel .
The DTP is playing a dangerous game , says Suat Kiniklioglu , an AKP lawmaker and spokesman for parliament 's foreign affairs committee .
The EC also released two other reports faulting Bulgaria and Romania 's progress in judicial reform and the fight against corruption .
But the government increased the excise tax on tobacco from 25 to 27 euros per kilogram and left the 16 % VAT on food unchanged , although some campaigned for a tax cut .
Pamuk is among scores of artists and intellectuals who have been accused of " insulting Turkishness " under provisions in Turkey 's penal code .
The way the justice system works in Albania , in terms of infrastructure , lacking vital necessities such as paper , pen or ink printer , directly affects the quality of justice provided .
What is Kosovo doing to get more recognition , and when do you expect the recognition phase to end ?
EP chief Jerzy Buzek is in Cyprus this week .
The IMF 's new World Economic Outlook forecasts global growth of around 4.5 % for both this year and next .
Key Muslim politicians in BiH reconcile
Talks between the two officials focused on the upcoming scrapping of EU visa requirements for Macedonian citizens and co @-@ operation in the fight against organised crime and human trafficking .
He added that Wikipedia 's database will store nearly 7 terabytes of information .
The centre 's activities will focus on promoting ancient and modern Greek civilisation and co @-@ operation between Greek and Serbian institutions in the field of culture .
The electoral code completes the legal framework underpinning implementation of a new election system .
Serbia 's next parliament could have 12 to 15 members from parties representing ethnic minorities , according to the latest survey conducted by the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy ( CESID ) .
Albanians try to adjust their work with the power timetable distributed by energy authorities .
Some specific tasks the Hungarian presidency will have to focus on during the next six months include giving a push to EU financial governance laws , implementation of the so @-@ called Europe 2020 strategy , as well as opening talks on the bloc 's post @-@ 2013 budget .
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The ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) is working on a new " civilian constitution , " meant to replace one adopted two years after the 1980 military coup in Turkey .
Montenegro 's government is defending its decision to send surplus weapons and ammunition to Afghanistan as a contribution to the global fight against terrorism .
" [ Talks ] would bring about disappointment and much larger riots than those in the north , " Vrajolli said .
Slovenia 's roadblock has introduced a glacial chill into bilateral relations .
On the other hand , former foreign minister Ilter Turkmen told Bloomberg News that the election results " could be ... a warning to Erdogan to moderate some of his more extremist policies and to deal more effectively with the economic crisis . "
It refrains from participating in any discussions of political issues .
November -- Kosovo holds its first democratic general elections , won by Rugova 's Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) .
The monastery , which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list , is one of the most @-@ visited tourist sites in Bulgaria .
That is unforgivable , " Savo Strbac of the Veritas centre told SETimes .
" You cannot afford to go one step forward and one step back , " the commissioner added .
Turkey may become one of the major software centres in Europe .
Kreshnik Spahiu : In an inspection done by the High Council of Justice on the decisions related to the change of nationality by the courts , preliminary figures show about 4,000 citizens who have changed nationality based on judicial decisions since 2003 .
Bulgarian telecommunication company Max Telecom announced it is launching a nationwide broadband network .
At a press conference in Ljubljana , Slovenia , spokesmen explained that the ring was very well organised and gave each member specific tasks .
This round of voting will see a significant change in turnout requirements .
Cikotic : OSBiH has high @-@ quality bilateral co @-@ operation , particularly with our neighbours , the countries of the region and NATO members .
The unhappy students complained that dormitories are in catastrophic condition and unsuited for living and studying .
We have the same aims regarding integration in NATO and the EU and it would be strange for Macedonia to act unilaterally when negotiations are under way , " he said .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer ( centre ) is flanked by Albanian President Bamir Topi ( left ) and Croatian President Stipe Mesic ( right ) at the NATO summit in Bucharest on Thursday ( April 3rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
Protestors demonstrated against his visit , but KFOR soldiers maintained order .
Fires continue to ravage forested areas in Turkey despite government efforts .
Kosovo customs officials are no nearer the northern gates than they were before , and the northern Serbs are if anything even more determined to resist Pristina 's authority .
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On Friday ( January 6th ) , many Orthodox Serbs prepared for Christmas by lighting the Badnjak , with wishes for good health , happiness and wealth .
Data from the Serbian president 's office show the majority of the 1,851 elementary and high schools in the country were built between the two world wars .
Youth were also unhappy with the educational system of BiH .
The military expects to recruit around 10,000 soldiers , who will be given special training to fight terrorists in mountainous areas .
Ahead of that meeting , Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned US counterpart George W. Bush on Monday .
Since 1999 , Kosovo has seen an increasing number of asylum seekers from Asia and Africa .
Hours after Germany 's defence minister said his country could begin pulling out its troops from Bosnia and Herzegovina within weeks , his British counterpart suggested Monday ( October 30th ) that London could follow suit in the spring .
One out of three Croatians smoke .
Under UN Security Council Resolution 1244 , KFOR provides the same degree of security all over Kosovo .
Since these parties are participating , the required quorum will likely be met even if the main opposition Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) were to stage a boycott .
In the third round , a new candidate -- centrist Democratic Alliance Party member Neritan Ceka -- joined the race , supported by signatures of 20 members of parliament .
Men dominate in the ministries of interior and defence .
Are months of political crisis now ending ?
The initiative aims to improve the education of young researchers and future e @-@ government experts .
Also on the agenda were the disputes over the border off the Bosnian coastal town of Neum and the border on the Una River near Kostajnica .
Therefore , he could , initially , become more dangerous , some warn .
Relatives of the victims hailed the ruling , describing it as historic , as it is the first time a state has been held liable for its actions as part of the UN .
When you touch someone 's rights that are considered acquired , when you publicly criticise an official with more than one post and tell them they cannot do that anymore , of coure that causes a certain reaction .
" Sarkozy has been suggesting some other mechanisms that would be for the Mediterranean littoral states , coastal states only ... this would cause a really big mess within the EU .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 12 / 05 / 08
Today , buying a flat or house is the average family 's number one expense .
For Vracarac92 , the root problem is a lack of national pride .
Shanishev was Parvanov 's successor as chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party . ( Darik , Mediapool , Klassa - 08 / 11 / 09 )
" Life is ever more difficult , the majority of citizens sink into apathy , the EU vision is spent in daily political games , " said political analyst Vedran Dzihic .
" Fundamentalists , and this is what the Wahhabis are , must be understood seriously ... the state must demonstrate that it is in control of the situation , " she said .
Turkey is currently negotiating with the Taliban to open an office in Istanbul , Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan 's foreign policy adviser Ibrahim Kalin confirmed last week .
" The Dayton Agreement played a constructive role only on the day it was signed , " says Senad Sepic , a member of the SDA presidency and head of its youth branch .
Turkish @-@ Armenian journalist Hrant Dink is the only one to have been given a suspended six @-@ month sentence for " insulting Turkishness . "
The election processes are being merged and the state is saving money during the ongoing severe crisis .
Justice Minister Snezana Malovic said the prosecution would not stop at this juncture and Serbia would never again be seen as a country in which corruption is acceptible or thieves protected .
Guler 's suspension came only days after five police officers and five members of the Gendarmerie in the Black Sea province of Samsun were dismissed after the release of video footage that showed them posing alongside Samast and giving him a " hero 's welcome . "
Co @-@ chairing the forum were Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and PER President Livia Plaks .
Jovetic agrees , saying entry into the bloc will help Montenegro achieve its overarching goal of building a prosperous society .
Rexha said " high priority " has been given to restructuring the Trepca mines to attract a combination of public and private investment .
There was little opposition from Athens to the former Yugoslav republic using the name Macedonia until it declared independence in 1991 .
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 05 / 01 / 10
The IMF insists that the surplus should be at least 2 % of GDP .
" Serbia has never thought about a division .
Two judges from the state Supreme Court -- Vasil Grcev and Bekir Iseni -- became members of the council .
Summoning a sports metaphor , Rehn compared the first election round to semi @-@ finals , with finals or run @-@ offs two weeks away .
After German Chancellor Angela Merkel 's visit to Serbia earlier this week , Kostunica said it is now clear that Kosovo is the " price " of Serbia 's entry in the EU .
While acknowledging that many Armenians perished during the waning days of the Ottoman Empire , Turkish leaders insist the tragedy was due to an overall state of anarchy and violence , which also claimed Turkish lives .
An estimated 350,000 Hungarians live in Serbia .
European Parliament supports Bulgaria , Romania 's Schengen accession
The ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE also held a congress , re @-@ electing current Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski as its leader .
Kammas noted also that people wrongly believe that high @-@ income capitalists are the biggest evaders , and not middle @-@ and @-@ lower income cheats who go undetected .
On Tuesday , meanwhile , Mitrovica Mayor Bajram Rexhepi called on UNMIK to show more determination in shutting down Serb parallel structures in the city , which remains divided along ethnic lines .
According to Serbian officials , the country 's banking system is solvent and the foreign currency reserves are sufficient , so it does not plan to use the IMF loan , as Hungary , Ukraine and Iceland have done .
" Unfortunately , I have to say that even though the issue of personal property is one of basic human rights , it remains only on paper for now , not only for the returnees , but also for the potential returnees , " Nikolcevic tells SETimes .
The government has also approved the privatisation of its power industry after two years of energy supply problems .
Macedonia has to step up its efforts in implementing EU @-@ required reforms to win a starting date for its membership talks with the Union , the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's enlargement chief indicated on Monday ( October 20th ) , ahead of a critical EC assessment of the country 's accession progress .
Professor Danilo Tomic , who heads Serbia 's Association of Agricultural Economists , said the government 's policy towards small producers should focus on the development of animal husbandry and increased competiveness .
UN chief war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte has joined the Croatian government in criticising the sentences as too lenient .
Serbian President Boris Tadic visits Italy .
Yuliy Pavlov , head of the Centre for Analyses and Marketing , says there is no intrigue surrounding either the first or the second round of the vote .
Corruption is spreading due to political regression in the country . [ SETimes illustration ]
" The doctors and support personnel are quite impressed ; everything we need from technology to medication is provided right away , " anesthesiologist Rade Bjelic told SETimes .
By Denis Dzidic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 05 / 02 / 08
The Montenegrin @-@ based .ME Registry announced on March 3rd a partnership with Sedo to list 35 of the most desired .me domain names through an auction .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou ( left ) poses with Serbian counterpart Mirko Cvetkovic ahead of their meeting in Belgrade on Monday ( January 4th ) .
However , it is possible that turnout could be lower because of the reduced number of polling stations .
Under the motto " Bran Castle is coming back to life , " the new administration is turning the castle into a place that offers more than history and culture .
Charging him with four counts of crimes against humanity and four counts of violation of the laws or customs of war , the tribunal alleged that between August and October 1992 , he was in charge of a house in Foca , referred to as " The Brothel . "
Last week , Romania 's privatisation agency sent European Commission ( EC ) officials in Brussels the answers to a series of questions related to an investigation of the country 's recent deal with Ford Motor Company .
Ire over Serbia 's UN draft resolution
Although many nations lifted the ban after the 1991 breakup of the republic , Serbia remained steadfast .
" The EU perspective for Albania is at stake , " Spanish Ambassador Manuel Montobbio de Balanz said earlier this year .
" No one is going to achieve their maximalist objectives . "
The demonstration drew more than 10,000 people from all over Serbia .
" There will be provocations again , " he warned .
Kariman , now enrolled in the medical faculty of the University of Skopje , says that , classroom learning aside , he and his friends acquired new friends and learned how to build friendships .
Once the agreement is ratified , the two countries have seven years to fulfill their commitments .
Serbian List , the strongest opposition coalition , accuses the government of ignoring public opinion and of taking " steps harmful to Serbia , " with which Serbian List seeks closer relations .
After 18 months of working in one EU state , an immigrant holding such a permit would be able to work in another member state but would have to apply for a new blue card there within a month of his or her arrival .
If there is one trend in the region , it 's the intensifying battle for much @-@ needed foreign direct investment .
In recent weeks , Tariceanu has been serving as acting foreign minister , following the president 's refusal to confirm Adrian Cioroianu to replace Mihai Razvan Ungureanu , who resigned as foreign minister earlier this year .
They have very good treatment ... they have more freedom than they should have in prison , " Gashi told SETimes .
Monika Milic heads the BiH Representative Office at the European Court for Human Rights . [ Jusuf Ramadanovic / SETimes ]
Slovak diplomat Miroslav Lajcak took over the post of high representative and EU special representative ( EUSR ) on July 1st , succeeding Germany 's Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling .
Mate Gjorgjievski , transport law expert at the South East Europe Transport Observatory based in Serbia , told SETimes that cross @-@ regional programmes are complementary to individual national programmes .
" Bulgaria will be a stable , predictable and consistent member of the EU , " he told some 2,000 attendees , including officials and diplomats , as well as visiting European Parliament President Josep Borrell , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and the foreign ministers of Austria , Germany , Greece and Romania .
" If they enter Kosovo we are ready to confront with them militarily , " said Gafur Adilli , who claims to head the political wing of the Albanian National Army .
The few European topics that are being debated -- and I want to be clear that there are very few -- tend to centre around migration and border control and the financial crisis .
Most analysts see the sale as escalating inter @-@ party tensions that already existed .
Montenegro must open tenders for EU based companies .
According to the Romanian English @-@ language daily Nine o 'clock , the higher utility prices are likely to raise the price of foodstuffs by between 5 % and 15 % .
Similarly , the group plans to challenge the education ministry 's financing of an Islamic madrasa in the capital .
Ergenekon is the name of a shadowy group said to have operated within Turkish power structures , plotting assassinations and other unlawful activities in defence of a nationalist , secularist agenda .
Serbia recently announced that it plans to introduce professional management into enterprises in which it is a majority stakeholder , as a result of unsuccessful privatisations .
In a TV interview on May 24th , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his administration was prepared to allow the military into northern Iraq if such a request was made .
The 43m @-@ high monument was built in 1997 to commemorate Turks killed by Armenians in the same conflict .
All of them hope to live to see the day they find out about the last resting place of their loved ones .
Although the vast majority of mosques have a space for women , on Fridays , when the mosques are crowded with worshipers , little space is left .
The family mausoleum is part of the Legacy House of Petar at the top of Oplenac Hill .
Although there are no reports of organised fights , disciplinary proceedings are in progress against three boys from this school over what the principal describes as " a very strange game . "
NATO defence ministers endorsed a plan for a phased reduction of the Alliance 's ten @-@ year old peacekeeping mission in Kosovo on Thursday ( June 11th ) , citing the improved security situation in the newly independent state .
I know it will be fantastic , I am going with great friends and we are going to be partying until dawn , " said Podgorica resident Marko , 21 .
The idea of giving additional authority to governors was raised at the August 18th National Security Council meeting . [ Reuters ]
The results revealed that 83 % of children aged 9 @-@ 16 in Bulgaria use the internet almost every day .
The report , released in November , ranked 183 countries in terms of their business climate .
UN envoy : Cyprus talks need time but can succeed
" The solution to such tension @-@ filled situations is to immediately unblock the Euro @-@ Atlantic agenda , " Biljali said .
Boc resigned Monday after immense political pressure in the democrat @-@ liberal ruling party following unprecedented antigovernment street protests last month that spread across the whole country .
People are tired of speeches and expect us to do the right thing for the country .
He also suggested that Montenegro sign a Status of Forces Agreement ( SOFA ) with the United States .
If some of the fat has to be trimmed , unions say propper severance packages are in order .
Among the 249 arrested in Sunday 's riots , 54 are underage .
The government publicly rebuked the armed forces over its declaration , called for early elections and initiated major constitutional amendments to make the presidency a popularly elected post .
Serbia has 3,000 firefighters , whereas it should have about 6,000 .
Limaj has been given a month under house arrest .
We support it , " Burns said .
The internet is a vast conduit for news and information .
It eventually occupied around 37 % of the island 's territory .
But this doesn 't mean that the SDSM will enter a coalition with the same parties for the local elections .
At the moment , Albania can only meet half its electricity needs .
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About six months earlier came word that the French power company EDF would become a South Stream shareholder .
Beriz Belkic , vice @-@ president of the Bosniak Party for BiH , said the declaration is one of the first specific moves for RS 's secession .
The two said they were expecting " good news " from the forthcoming NATO summit regarding their countries ' aspirations to join the Alliance .
He cited Bulgaria 's draft 2008 state budget as evidence of the political protection provided to shady businesses .
Huawei is the solution partner of Turkey 's mobile operators Turkcell , Vodafone and Avea to build their 3G networks .
" The system leaks and has to be cleaned out , and the only way to do that is by removing inside people , " Bulgarian daily Dnevnik quoted him as saying .
New buildings have sprung up , financed by the Serbian government .
Shortly after Montenegro 's split from the state union with Serbia , the government adopted a strategy for rural development and agriculture , with the goal of aligning policy , legislation and the institutional framework with the requirements of the EU 's Common Agricultural Policy .
Official confirmation of Barr Pharmaceutical 's purchase of Croatia 's largest pharmaceutical producer is expected next week .
After Andreas Papandreou formed his PASOK socialist party 30 years ago , he catapulted into the prime minister 's seat with promises of unprecedented social benefits and a vow to restore the integrity and dramatically increase the pensions of senior citizens , whom he called " the proud elderly . "
The bond issue followed a whirlwind two weeks of carefully choreographed visits to Athens by a joint team of European Commission , IMF and European Central Bank ( ECB ) experts .
Western countries withdrew a draft UN Security Council resolution based on Ahtisaari 's plan in July , in the face of a potential Russian veto .
Tayyar Ari , head of the International Relations Department at Uludag University in Bursa , says the only concern of Turkish diplomats regarding Libya right now is time .
The penalties -- the largest ever imposed on a Turkish company -- could become a hurdle for the country 's EU bid .
Scores of police were demanding bribes at border crossings , delaying travelers for hours if they did not pay .
We co @-@ operate with EULEX at a partnership level , always bearing in mind our obligations and responsibilities that the legislation stipulates .
Kosovo analyst Ardian Arifaj , senior researcher and programme co @-@ ordinator at the Kosovo Institute KIPRED , told SETimes that " the main factor of destabilisation in the region is the failure of Serbia to disconnect with nationalism and its non @-@ constructive stance towards Kosovo . "
That is non @-@ negotiable , " Atalanta Pasko , a publisher and a journalist , told SETimes in Tirana .
Bishop Grigorije of Zahumlje and Herzegovina announced the return earlier this month .
Bankers Petroleum set to expand in Albania
Is violence being used by Kosovo Police a procedure , and what has your ministry done to either prevent or condone this activity ?
At the end of June , the government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) issued a formal privatisation tender for the state @-@ owned BH Airlines .
The Kostunica coalition 's third @-@ place , 12 % showing demonstrated voter rejection of Kostunica , says Tadic , who added that the " policies of hatred and aggression lost " to the " policies of continued European integration . "
The Commission has tallied 25,000 of the killed and 200 places that possibly contain mass graves .
The speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria , Georgi Pirinski , arrived for a two @-@ day official visit to Albania on Sunday ( December 2nd ) .
Ivanov and Albanian counterpart Bamir Topi will discuss regional co @-@ operation and bilateral relations . ( MIA , Sitel - 13 / 03 / 11 )
Coming in the wake of a recent scandal over the significantly higher prices that the National Health Insurance Fund paid for medicines last year as compared to 2010 , Konstantinov 's decision to quit the cabinet came as no surprise .
Is the EC 's latest assessment proof of progress or evidence of failure ?
Analysts say governments will have to anticipate needs and ramp up resources accordingly .
Zoran Aralica of the Zagreb Institute of Economics agrees that access to the large EU market will be an advantage for Croatia .
The article stipulates that a receiving state may " at any time and without having to explain its decision , notify the sending state that the head of the mission or any member of the diplomatic staff of the mission is persona non grata or that any other member of the staff of the mission is not acceptable . "
" This can cause problems in paying off credit taken from domestic banks . "
Turkey must bring its laws in line with EU standards before the country is able to join the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
Nobel Prize laureate Klaus von Klitzing will give a lecture on the future of nanotechnologies .
Berlin has been the most vocal in expressing " Eurozone angst " over negative economic trends in peripheral members of the EU currency .
Banks want to collect the debt as quickly as possible and are aware this can be accomplished much faster by charging guarantors rather than suing debtors , " economist Sinisa Bozic told SETimes .
Sisecam 's investment programme includes the construction of a new float glass line and the construction and operation of a coating line at a production site in the province of Bursa , the country 's second industrial hub after Istanbul .
" Our aim was to renew BiH cinematography and create an atmosphere for development of young filmmakers who will connect with their European colleagues and the world .
Bojaxhi says this is not an option right now .
" All units of both of the Multinational Battlegroups are deployable all over Kosovo ; they are flexible , mobile and air @-@ mobile .
Preservation efforts showcase ' unknown ' pages of history
Following the conclusion of the official agreement between Sofia and Moscow , Bulgaria 's National Electric Company ( NEK ) and Atomstroyexport signed a deal tasking the Russian company with implementation of the project .
What motivates me is my love for song and music .
" I am really honoured , but I would rather be the one who will carry the flag at the closing ceremony , because that duty will go to the athlete who achieves the best result at the Games , " said Mekic .
The two also discussed bilateral economic co @-@ operation .
According to Yuksel , the leadership change has the potential to reunite fractured political forces .
A Muslim @-@ Orthodox rift in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) has come to a peaceful , but controversial , end after an Islamic community paid to move an Orthodox church from the site of a mosque destroyed in the BiH conflict .
Sale of the product is prohibited in the United States and the EU , but the use of homeopathic products and treatments in Albania is largely unregulated .
" He 's pleased a potential attack was thwarted and appreciates the work of the German authorities and the co @-@ operation by international law enforcement , " he said .
The proposal calls for seizing a convict 's property in addition to voiding that accrued seniority .
Relationships have already flourished due to the project , and the Kosovo writers were invited to present their works at the recent festival of small literature in Zagreb .
Police say as many as 50 extremists may have joined .
On Wednesday , Kosovo 's parliament overwhelmingly approved a declaration against the referendum , describing it is illegal .
The latter conducts classes in , and studies about , the Croatian language and history .
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Roma history could also generate unity , but not if it isn 't included in Romanian history books .
" We paint on walls with the little ones .
Municipalities will retain 80 % of the earnings while allocating 20 % to the state budget .
Now a member of a party associated with Islam is about to move in .
" Because of domestic needs , we had to suspend exports .
Matei : We always started from the premise children are born good .
Turkey 's accession talks are widely expected to take at least ten years to complete .
There , she met with BiH Presidency members Bakir Izetbegovic and Zeljko Komsic , as well as with Zlatko Lagumdzija , leader of the Social Democratic Party of BiH , and representatives of the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) .
Opposition parties also reminded the ruling coalition that it can negotiate but that only the Kosovo parliament has the right to decide .
" We will carefully monitor and work together on preventing European integration from damaging Russian @-@ Serbian relations , " he said .
Bosnians went to the polls Sunday ( October 1st ) after a markedly tense campaign that saw a rise in nationalistic rhetoric .
The Croatian government also has asked for amicus curiae status in the upcoming trial of former generals Ante Gotovina , Mladen Markac and Ivan Cermak , who are accused of murdering and expelling Serb civilians during a 1995 military operation .
Seven other regional countries -- Albania , Bulgaria , Croatia , Macedonia , Montenegro , Romania and Turkey -- were classified as " moderately free , " while Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Moldova , Greece and Serbia were in the group of " mostly unfree " economies .
The Nationalist Action Party ( MHP ) and the AKP may be able to agree over the content and objectives of a new constitution , but even then " We can 't expect a constitution prepared by these two parties to be embraced by other sections of society , " notes Kiras . "
More than 1.5 million voters are registered to hit the polls in the first of two rounds of votes .
EC report stresses need for reforms in BiH
Turkish TAV Construction , a subsidiary of Akfen Holding , is currently building an airport in Tripoli .
Similarly , Kosovo police have been co @-@ operating with the Albanian police for two years , jointly enforcing road safety during the summer season in Albania , where many Kosovo Albanians vacation .
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried was in Skopje on Thursday ( March 8th ) to deliver a message of support for Macedonia 's NATO and EU ambitions , and to urge the country to proceed with reforms .
From this moment on , we start to work on our victory in the next parliamentary elections .
A big contribution to this growth will be from public investments , which would be between 4 % and 5 % of GDP .
" Romanian citizenship enables me to apply for a master 's abroad where , as an EU citizen , I would pay only half of the tuition , " she explained .
S & P remains cautious because of the new government 's fiscal policies .
A new amendment met resistance last week , as Turkey 's constitutional court decided to consider the secular opposition Republican People 's Party 's ( CHP ) request to annul it .
" Many EU directives are being violated , " Sofia @-@ based daily Dnevnik quoted Borisov as saying .
He explained that his son and daughter @-@ in @-@ law have been missing since the 1999 Kosovo war , making him a legal guardian of the grandchildren .
Going into its second year , the KCK trial has advanced little , while it has spawned several political crises that have brought efforts to resolve the Kurdish issue to a standstill .
An international congress on autism ended on Saturday ( June 14th ) in Bistrica , Romania .
" It is not true that I withdrew from the RECOM process .
The name dispute between Athens and Skopje is jeopardising Macedonia 's efforts to join the EU . [ File ]
" Radovan Karadzic ordered the operation against Srebrenica , which was a culmination of his efforts to cleanse eastern Bosnia to ensure the Serb state that he envisioned , " prosecutor Alan Tieger said .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 15 / 04 / 08
Fule explained that the EU will start a new approach in its negotiations with Montenegro .
Meanwhile , British Defence Minister Des Browne suggested on Monday that his country could start pulling its troops from BiH in the spring .
" Before we joined the EU , unemployment was under 5 % .
The new version of the Sandero was launched by Romanian car maker Dacia .
Mustafa Kalbinur , 65 , a Tatlises fan from Sanliurfa , was disappointed when the AKP didn 't include the singer as a candidate , but he is happy that Tatlises will run as an independent .
" Predetermining the revenue of the country 's potential financial documents will give potential investors an idea of what we expect to get from the PTK privatisation .
With EU membership already in hand , Nicosia views time as being on its side as Christofias 's team attempts to extract more concessions .
The exhibition at Kurshumli Medresa in Sarajevo . [ Jusuf Ramadanovic / SETimes ]
Gerdec looks now like a construction site with houses being re @-@ built and a number of tents for shelter .
" It is rather how Turkey can overcome terrorism in its territory , than the pipeline 's reliability [ that is important ] , " he told SETimes , adding that Ankara should take such risks into consideration in its energy policy .
" Unfortunately , every day in different ways appear furtive plans which aim to undo the modern advances and ruin the Turkish republic 's secular and democratic structure , " Chief of General Staff General Yasar Buyukanit ( right ) , wrote on the army 's website . [ Getty Images ]
Mongolian Defence Minister Mishig Sonompil arrived on Sunday ( September 9th ) for a five @-@ day visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of his counterpart , Veselin Bliznakov .
" Serbia deserves this .
Serbian President Boris Tadic encouraged members of the Albanian minority Thursday ( April 8th ) to establish a National Council , saying he is proud that Serbia is among the few countries that have enabled their minorities to set up such councils .
" It is a sort of psychosocial support , as a child that spends the entire time of treatment in hospital may get the impression its disease is incurable , which results in fear that can negatively affect the treatment at the psychological level .
The EAS performs cutting @-@ edge research and promotes the development of advanced technologies .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci at Pristina airport . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Serbian Statistics Bureau head Dragan Vukmirovic presented this data at a news conference on November 15th .
" I asked Pope Benedict XVI to support Turkey 's EU accession process , " Erdogan said .
Those involved in the field of stem cell research credit the journalist for helping to promote a cause that can save lives .
" The privatisation is behind schedule because politicians can 't agree how to do it .
That number dropped to an estimated 175,244 people over the following decade .
Ground work for a new crossing point began last week near the village of Lojane , Macedonia .
( The Times , The Scotsman , The Herald - 23 / 10 / 06 ; The Observer , AFP , Reuters , FT , UPI , DPA - 22 / 10 / 06 )
Montenegro adopted a new anti @-@ corruption strategy and action plan in the fight against corruption and organised crime last month , but the government is now facing criticism from NGO representatives , who say they were not consulted .
In some younger parties -- formed later -- it is easier , but in parties like ours , existing for 16 years , it is hard to change the structure , " said DP representative Milan Markovic .
The escalation of violence has prompted calls for a military incursion into Iraq to deal with the guerillas .
Strpce resident Merixhan Tomislav ( left ) says life has become easier since Kosovo declared independence .
Petar Batur , 82 , from the coastal city of Zadar , has been involved in a court process for 38 years with his stepbrother , over the ownership and division of land and houses in Zadar .
It was reported on November 28th that Bildt sent the letter to the EU institutions after visiting the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica , which he described as " more tense and more divided today than it has been for a very long time . "
" Scoring political points domestically at the expense of good neighbourly relations will not lead the region in the right direction . "
Thus , celebrations refresh the consciousness ; they are a reason for pride . "
But many lack sufficient information about the requirements .
The agenda covered regional and political issues , global security , present @-@ day global challenges and bilateral trade .
The official Montenegrin broadcaster of the Euro 2008 football championship , IN channel , will sue cable operators for broadcasting the matches .
This will allow Gazprom to carry out seismic and environmental surveys in the Turkish sea waters before laying the pipe , he explained after the signing ceremony , which was also attended by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi , in a gesture of support for Eni SpA .
At the same time , heroin production has risen , as has the number of people contracting infectious diseases as a consequence of drug use .
Although the resolution does not recognise Kosovo 's independence , it leaves the option open for members .
Cevik believes , in the face of the upcoming election , even the secular main opposition party CHP is being more sympathetic towards the veil .
Flaunting the charges against him , Mladic enjoyed an active life under army protection , according to Puhalo .
Sofia @-@ based daily Dnevnik reported earlier this week that investigations have been launched into alleged cases of wrongdoing in the agriculture , transport and social ministries .
Amid unemployment and ethnic division , Mitrovica struggles
But my conviction is Galati won 't be flooded , " he said after inspecting the finished dam .
" Looking at the figures , we can say that the free trade area agreement between Turkey and Serbia , which entered into force in September 1st 2010 , has worked in favour of Serbia , " Erhan Türbedar , a foreign trade policy analyst at the Turkey Economic Policies Research Foundation ( TEPAV ) , told SETimes .
The paper criticised Ankara for making little or no progress in the implementation of reforms in a number of areas , including freedom of expression , religious freedom , women 's and trade union rights .
" Especially about my wife . "
It would also mean more foreign investment , " Tihi told SETimes .
Those planes are simply too large for the airline 's needs today .
BirdLife Cyprus , a conservation group , announced in a recent report that an estimated 500,000 songbirds were killed in Cyprus in 2007 despite a local ban on the practice .
No one answered .
An official print version of the accords will be made available in the U.S. Department of State Dispatch Supplement , Volume 7 , Number 1 .
" Here when you start a business , you start with a negative , whereas others start with zero , " he told SETimes by phone from his Diyarbakir office .
Serbian Economy Minister Mladan Dinkic signed the contract with the three companies on July 30th .
An investigation in BiH is under way , though the group has not yet been formally charged .
The moment of truth is at hand , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said before the meeting . [ Getty Images ]
Located about 200km north of Bucharest and first documented in November 1377 , Dracula 's castle is one of Romania 's greatest tourist attractions .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes , Meta said Albania is committed to its role as a stabilising force in Southeast Europe .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis is attending traditional ceremonies on the island of Kythira to mark the Epiphany on Tuesday ( January 6th ) .
To listen to audio or to view video , please click on the links provided above .
Fans clash with police in Split . [ Bruno Krstulovic / SETimes ]
The opposition says the government fast @-@ tracked the amendments , and says the public suffers because of it .
He and the family of Rizo Mustafic -- a UN electrician ordered by a Dutch officer to leave the Potocari base -- have filed suit in Dutch civil courts against The Netherlands .
The traditional media , mainly newspapers , are about to disappear , according to Godinac . [ Getty Images ]
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times -- 10 / 04 / 08
A memorandum between Macedonia and Switzerland will foster environmental education in the local school system . [ Getty Images ]
" When you see the beauty that Sarajevo possesses , let 's do everything we can to put down all prejudice and preserve in it everything possible so that Sarajevo will grow and develop to be the city of the future , " Pavicevic said after receiving her award .
According to some , there were more bunkers than cars in the country .
" If there are no significant offers , how can anyone proceed to exploit state assets without being accused of performing a clearance sale ? " he asked .
The agenda will focus on opportunities for co @-@ operation in the transport sector , tourism and joint participation in EU projects .
" I 'm calling on the Romanian Parliament to co @-@ operate according to today 's vote of the Romanians , " he said .
On Thursday ( April 12th ) , Greek Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas arrived in Montenegro .
This year Ramadan falls on the hottest month in summer , and the elderly can be affected .
" Albania has made enormous strides in democracy and development -- and revealed itself to be not only ripe for tourists , but affordable to boot .
We finance the work of soup kitchens or aid municipalities hit by a natural disaster , such as the floods in the Trgoviste municipality , " Homen said .
Doctors usually only keep track of injuries , rather than prevent them .
Exporting goods now requires 11 days instead of an entire month .
Serbs will soon have a third mobile operator . [ Getty Images ]
Macedonia to focus on Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , regional stability
Also in diplomatic news this week : Romanian and Moldovan prime ministers discussed bilateral co @-@ operation .
Bulgaria contracted Atomstroyexport , a subsidiary of Russian energy corporation Rosatom , to design and build its second nuclear facility , 100km east of the existing one at Kozloduy in November 2006 .
Bosnia already lags behind its neighbors in terms of EU integration .
However , he warned that much depends on co @-@ operation from Serbia .
The budget is based on expected 5 % GDP growth .
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Novi Sad muncipal authorities want to name two streets in the city after Serbian commanders alleged to have been involved in war crimes .
Prominent figures within the party , such as Anna Diamantopoulou , have acknowledged that unpopular austerity measures will still be needed .
Silajdzic , who was on a two @-@ day visit to Albania , expressed BiH 's interest in solid ties with Albania and in contributing to regional stability .
In what is regarded as a major victory for the Macedonian government , a delegation headed by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski signed a co @-@ operation agreement with the European Organisation for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) on Monday ( April 27th ) in Geneva .
Croatia picks reality TV star as Eurovision representative
" The aim of this proposal is to ensure that Western Balkan economies continue to benefit from an unlimited duty @-@ free access to the EU market for nearly all products originating in these countries and territories , " the commission said in a statement .
Over a space of five days , children from around the BiH flocked to Zetra Olympic Hall to enjoy the activities on offer .
KFOR and Kosovo authorities consider the Veselinovic 's responsible for the attacks on KFOR soldiers last year and organised crime .
Meanwhile , Serbian leaders publicly are split over the issue .
Turkey beefs up military presence on Iraqi border
" To all the citizens of Croatia and to all members of the Croatian people who were made miserable by the members of my people , I offer an apology and take responsibility for that , " Tadic told Croatian national television .
The upcoming European Parliament elections will be the largest ever . [ EP ]
Residents began building a sandbag dam last week . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
By Besa Beqiri , Jusuf Ramadanovic and Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times
The Kempinski Grand Hotel Hermitage at the Golden Sands and the Kuban Hotel at Sunny Beach also attract visitors with their casinos .
Protests planned during Putin 's visit to Bulgaria
Romania could lose as much as 90 % of its crops this year . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
The trip coincided with the killing of al @-@ Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden by US forces .
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 16 / 08 / 11
When it comes to the privatisation of INA , as soon as state ownership is relinquished , the stock value is expected to climb .
In addition to the economic cloud , the state faces other domestic issues .
Many economists say the influx of East European workers has had a beneficial effect on the British economy , boosting economic growth over the past two years .
It is the state , with all of its systems , that is required to adapt to reality , " Deputy President of the New Serb Democracy Goran Danilovic said .
SETimes : Will KFOR reduce the number of soldiers , and , if so , can it deal with all the security challenges ?
According to Inga Tomic Koludrovic , head of the Croatian Sociological Association , the move by businessmen to enter the political arena is not a wise one .
" Young and beautiful girls in difficult financial circumstances were lured with promises of honest , legal and well @-@ paid jobs on the Canary Islands , " the BBC quoted the Bulgarian interior ministry as saying Tuesday .
But the most prominent among the extremist groups operating in Turkey was the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) , listed as a terrorist organisation by both the United States and the EU .
I came home crying , and one of my aunts explained that we are different because we come from the country called India , where the sun always shines , and that 's why we are dark @-@ skinned .
The winner , Hasan Emre Musloglu , swam the 700m distance at the Bosphorus ' narrowest point in 41 minutes 20 seconds .
There have been over 70 trials in various courts in Diyarbakir , Ankara and Istanbul .
According to health ministry data , an estimated 20,000 of Greece 's population of 11 million die each year from tobacco @-@ related ailments .
" The measures are intended to support the business community , to put domestic producers on equal footing with importers , " he said .
Jelena Milic , director of the Belgrade Centre for Euro @-@ Atlantic Studies , sees a potential threat to Serbia 's path towards the EU .
Mostar Bishop Ratko Peric expressed concern about the declining number of Croats in BiH .
We are working to get our services back up as soon as possible , " Google spokesman Jordan Newman told SETimes .
Besides the many scars on her body , she has lost sight in one eye .
According to the country 's statistical office , the vast majority were in the education sector , the public administration , and in health and social activities .
Microsoft BiH also announced that the local version of its latest products , Windows Vista and Office 2007 , would be available by the end of the year .
As a result , the economy is believed to have contracted by about 7 % in 2009 , well above the 4 % the EC had forecast last spring .
His term in office saw Cyprus enter the EU , but with the Turkish Cypriots in the north shut out .
We also must dialogue with Serbia , especially because we are right on principles and have nothing to lose at a table with the EU and Americans on the side .
The company said it invited Boeing and Airbus to bid .
Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev called an emergency cabinet meeting .
A job fair organised by the American University in Kosovo and the American Chamber of Commerce opened on Wednesday ( April 20th ) in Pristina .
Greece has said it will not accept the recognition of " Macedonian " identity and language . During his visit last week , Nimetz said he will work to separate those two issues and find a name usable for all formal references to the former Yugoslav state .
The economy ministry said on Monday ( June 28th ) that the expected investment amounts to 70m to 90m euros .
By Natasa Radic and Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb and Belgrade -- 05 / 11 / 10
It was adopted three days ago and envisions that the municipality be established no later than October and backed by a public awareness campaign .
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Seb Bytyci , Executive Director of the Balkan Policy Institute @-@ IPOL said that the court interpretation is a historic decision .
I will do everything necessary to support the Kosovo Police , EULEX and other institutions in maintaining a safe and secure environment throughout the territory , " Bentler said , urging people to remain calm .
" We warned the international community that for certain categories of the population , who still haven 't solved their housing problems , life becomes harder and harder and we need some help if we want to put an end to this problem , " Vladimir Cucic , commissioner for Refugees of the Republic of Serbia , told SETimes .
Following his talks with Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht , Jeremic said Belgium would consider again its position on Serbia 's SAA , ahead of that EU foreign ministers ' meeting on January 28th .
The police said nothing about the accusations concerning events in Kosovo .
The talks -- which were scheduled to continue on September 28th -- came to a screeching halt after Serbian representatives said they were no longer willing to participate unless the topic of the crossings in Kosovo 's north were revisited .
Albania forecasts the use of fourth generation power reactors , the latest technology to be available by 2020 .
The HDZ @-@ BiH says Vjekoslav Bevanda will serve as the new prime minister . [ BiH government ]
Weeks after a setback in local elections , Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha has decided to make some key changes to his government .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha announced at a cabinet meeting in January that the government intends to privatise three important state @-@ owned companies in the energy , oil and insurance sectors by the end of 2008 .
Cyprus and Greece signed an agreement for co @-@ operation in sports , education , common research , national programmes , specialised training of high @-@ performance athletes and participation of Cypriot and Greek athletes in games organised in both countries , CNA reported on Monday ( May 18th ) .
For both countries burdened by transition problems and difficulties , this is a huge step forward and the achieved strategic goal they longed for .
The decision was made public by the president of the HDZ , current Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor at a press conference Monday ( January 4th ) .
The Albanian National Statistics Institute ( INSTAT ) said on Wednesday ( December 3rd ) that businesses in Albania operate on only 25 % of the country 's territory .
Last month , more than 100 Nobel laureates in the sciences wrote an open letter to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi , calling for a fair trial .
Madonna played hits from her decades @-@ long career , including " Vogue , " " Ray of Light , " and " 4 Minutes . "
China @-@ based BYD Electronics , a long @-@ time supplier for Nokia , is preparing to launch production in the town of Jucu , in Romania 's Cluj County , where Nokia recently moved its German production .
" This behaviour is not appropriate in academia .
Is it just a newspaper for the Armenian community in Turkey , or has it become something more than that ?
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , the AKP leader , struck a defiant note Thursday , saying that if Sezer uses his veto , the government will send the measure back to Parliament for re @-@ approval .
While the public is divided , many who are in favor of EU membership say feel betrayed and are disgusted and angry .
Bulgaria 's Solar @-@ Earth Influence Laboratory is currently working on three new space devices of the Lyulin type .
Long blocked by wars and international sanctions , Serbia now trails Romania and Bulgaria in per capita GDP and greenfield investments .
It does not exist in the labour law , it is not covered , but it is the only way to solve something , " Federation of Trade Unions of Montenegro ( SSCG ) employee Vukadin Cupic told SETimes .
The first to extend recognition was Afghanistan , which said it supports the " determination " of Kosovo 's people .
" It does not even come up during electoral campaigns , which says a lot about how politicians report to women -- women do not exist as an electoral target , " Pagu said .
Total losses are about 35 % , including energy that is stolen or not paid for by consumers .
Mostar Mayor Ljubo Beslic said the bishop 's transfer back is important not only for the church , but for the peaceful co @-@ existence of Serbs , Croats and Bosniaks in the multicultural city . Before the seat could return , however , major preparations were required .
However , such figures share the marketplace with far less honourable sorts .
In the near term Kosovo will almost certainly be dependent on the EU for its survival .
The demonstrators smashed the windows of the province 's parliament and vandalised key buildings in Pristina , including UNMIK headquarters .
I have two children and the most important thing for me is to ensure that they are looked after as well as possible .
Also in business news : Credit rating agency Fitch revised Turkey 's long @-@ term foreign and local currency ratings outlook .
The first is a local cheese pie baked in the oven , while the second contains thin dough layers baked on a stovetop and then sprinkled with honey and walnuts .
The profits from legalising illegal construction are enormous .
Ratification of Serbia 's multibillion @-@ euro energy co @-@ operation agreement with Russia has been put on hold until at least next month , as pro @-@ Western ministers in the country 's caretaker government blocked its approval Thursday .
The potential numbers involved are huge -- an estimated 300,000 structures .
The two were joined on the stage by Russian Olympic gold figure skating medalist Evgeni Plushenko , who pirouetted on artificial ice .
Christofias and Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic will discuss ways to boost economic co @-@ operation .
It found that the Macedonian government " generally respected the human rights of its citizens " during 2008 , but noted problems in some areas .
Serbia 's Supreme Court on Monday upheld the sentences of nine people convicted of murdering Zoran Djindjic , but reduced those handed down to three other participants
The Peace Implementation Council -- a panel comprising 55 countries and agencies that support the peace process in BiH -- is due to decide on the OHR 's future at a meeting in the end of February .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 19 / 07 / 09
It continues to share intelligence with Ankara .
Turkey has around 730 soldiers in the NATO @-@ led military force .
General Erhard Buhler : My personal assessment of the security situation today in Kosovo is that a lot has been achieved in recent years and my respect and gratitude for that goes to the citizens on the one hand and to the police officers on the other .
Ankara slams Greek president 's depiction of Turks
He also made clear that Serbia is not planning to abolish the Belgrade @-@ funded parallel structures and institutions in northern Kosovo , despite Western countries ' repeated calls for this and warnings that this may hurt the country 's EU bid .
By Panayiotis Koumantaros and HK Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Polokwane and Athens -- 25 / 06 / 10
The 15m @-@ euro facility was built on an area occupying 4,000 square metres in Sofia , with the capacity to handle up to 30,000 letters and 7,000 parcels a day , as well as newspapers and magazines .
In addition to the two bills , majority MPs also " accidentally " approved the calendar requested by the opposition for a no @-@ confidence vote against the government .
It noted improvements in security and better relations between respective local authorities and Serbian Orthodox clergy .
Christmas also marked the official opening of the New Episcopal Residence , which is part of the new Mother Tereza Catholic Cathedral currently under construction in downtown Pristina .
It has drawn mixed reactions .
After the Serbia @-@ Montenegro state union dissolved last year , many Montenegrins living in Serbia suddenly found they were tourists .
However , there are also grounds to believe that a global crisis can be averted .
The 2km facility , a key element of a European transport corridor linking Dresden , Germany , to Istanbul , Turkey , is to be completed next year .
There is no ministry in Kosovo which is not investigated for corruption , most mayors are suspected of corruption and blackmail , and some have even been sentenced . ...
The deal envisions exchange of archives and research and reproduction of documents related to the period before , during and after World War II and the Holocaust .
One of the most popular actors in the former Yugoslavia , Begolli starred in more than 70 films and television series .
Serbian children receive cancer treatment in five health care facilities : the Institute for Mother and Child , Children 's University Clinic , children 's ward at the Oncology Institute , and at clinical centers in Nis and Novi Sad .
Borisov 's centre @-@ right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) won the July 5th parliamentary elections on promises that corrupt high @-@ level officials will face justice and that his party will restore the rule of law .
" If those people are guilty , let us see what [ this is ] based on , and then we shall be the first to denounce them . "
He also said he expects that the number of countries recognising Kosovo 's independence will rise after the International Court of Justice delivers its opinion on the legality of Pristina 's declaration of independence .
The country is at risk of currency devaluation and may also experience higher unemployment in 2009 , Bell said .
The institution is expected to seal an agreement with the Thessaloniki @-@ based European Centre for Byzantine and Post Byzantine Monuments on conservation activities for two monuments in Macedonia -- the Treskavec monastery in Prilep and the Sveta Bogorodica Perivlepta church in Ohrid .
The mandate of four members of the management board expired more than a year ago , but the managing bodies of Elektroprenos have made no attempts thus far to initiate the appointment procedures for any of those positions , Inzko noted .
Another regional competitor , Bulgaria 's Neshev Kolyo , was 18th with a 66.0m effort .
Construction began 15 years ago in Bitola and remains in its initial phase .
Since the war ended , less than 5 % of Bosnian Croats have returned to the area .
According to Belgrade 's B92 television station , Tadic and Josipovic discussed the possibility of each country dropping the genocide law suits filed against one another at the International Court of Justice in the The Hague .
He found something in common with the fiery temperament of people in the Croatian coastal region of Dalmatia , " she said .
All the new EU members tried to limit the sales of real estate to the foreigners in their negotiations with EC , whether the issues at question were the secondary residences or economically significant areas .
The full liberalisation of Greece 's roughly 70 closed @-@ shop sectors would increase the country 's GDP by 10 % in five years and by about 17 % in the long @-@ run , media reports quoted experts at the Athens @-@ based IOBE research group as saying .
The row between Ankara and its judiciary heated up last week , with the Supreme Court of Appeals blaming the government for pressuring judges and trying to undermine the founding secular principles of the republic .
With unemployment in some parts of Serbia reaching 70 % , Nikolic and his party are tapping into public discontent over the state of the economy .
" We went outside and saw that up the hill there was a huge fire .
The EU foreign ministers will decide the start date for Macedonia 's negotiations next year . [ EU ]
It is too soon to rate the project 's success , but Jelaca and Zivanic said they found the MSC assistance useful .
The PDK 's consistently strong results have aroused public suspicions .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Presidency Chairman Nebojsa Radmanovic and presidency members Zeljko Komsic and Haris Silajdzic kicked off a two @-@ day visit to Jordan , where they were received by King Abdullah II Bin Husein and Queen Rania Al @-@ Abdullah .
In 2008 , several babies suffered severe burns after a nurse mistook a bottle of disinfectant for medical alcohol .
But , he underlined that progress must be made before then .
Some argue that the state has no business commemorating religious events , and that such celebrations divide society rather than bringing it together .
SETimes : What are the American Corner in Skopje 's plans for the future ?
Many people from these countries received their higher education in France , " Holm said .
Koruturk , son of Turkey 's sixth President Fathi Koruturk , believes that while the opposition has been out of power , the AKP radically changed Turkey 's image on the international stage .
He said the High Court was independent and fully loyal to the law .
The lawmaker was arrested almost immediately after the Constitutional Court of Kosovo ruled that immunity would no longer protect people in power .
" The summit in Cannes just reconfirmed already established instruments , " he added , stressing that there are no " magic " mechanisms to deal with the current problems in the Eurozone .
Revolutionary Struggle emerged following the dismantling of the leftist militant November 17 group , responsible for the killings of four US officials and 19 other foreign diplomats and Greeks during its 27 @-@ year reign of terror .
Now with his own firm specialising in recovering stolen works , he noted , " You can 't judge art only on the dollar value , but what it means to civilisation .
But , until now there haven 't been any important details to announce .
And international reports characterise it as a " warning shot . "
We are convinced that good education is a key factor for a successful career in the profession , and the school will keep investing in it .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times - 06 / 11 / 07
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds a press conference with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci on Wednesday ( October 13th ) in Pristina . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
" Serbs , Albanians complain about the fact that in the future , to cross the administrative line , they 'll have to allocate a large sum of money , " Mitrovica Mayor Krstimir Pantic told SETimes .
From left , EC President Jose Manuel Barroso , prime ministers Gordon Bajnai of Hungary , Werner Faymann of Austria , Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey , Sergei Stanishev of Bulgaria and Emil Boc of Romania attend the Nabucco Gas Pipeline signing ceremony in Ankara , on , July 13th 2009 . [ Getty Images ]
The winning bidder will also commit to build a cargo airport in the town of Stip , as an alternative to the Skopje airport .
" Antagonism with Turkey would be the last thing that Greece would need at this worsening financial conjuncture , " Kutlay says .
Napolitano expressed support for Zagreb 's EU bid and for the integration of other countries in the region .
In the region , Romania is only ahead of Moldova and EU @-@ member Bulgaria on the issue of gender equality .
EU representatives , from whom Albania is hoping to get the membership invitation , say this is unacceptable .
In the optimistic view , the Western Balkan countries should not worry too much about Lisbon Treaty @-@ related events but should continue their reforms .
Pobjeda has been for sale since 2007 , but saddled with almost 10m euros in debt , had no takers .
My mother [ made ] Kos ne Tave ( Yoghurt in Pot ) , Pite me djath ( Cheese Pie ) and Ravani ( pancake with syrup ) . "
Meanwhile , a report from Macedonia 's ombudsman highlighted the need for efficient prevention of underage purchases .
" The door flew towards him and he hid under the table , " the publisher said , noting that the attack most probably was targeted at the Galeria weekly .
Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc , an influential government official , said Turkish prosecutors have already started to look into whether Israel 's boarding of a Turkish ship constituted a crime under the Turkish Penal Code .
A compatriot of Kigen 's , Anne Kosgei , finished first among women and 25th overall .
" If Kosovo is allowed to declare independence , then the door may be open for many other parts of countries all over Europe , " he said , hinting clearly that Republika Srpska could try and obtain autonomy from BiH .
" The deadlines for making a decision on the projects and timeframe for their realisation are parallel , so they should be seen as one complex project , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted Gazprom as saying after the talks .
" Things are and will be difficult , " Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos told the chamber before the vote .
Their friendship ended with the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia .
Another key condition is that the candidates must currently have at least 2 million users and have made annual profits of more than 300m euros in 2004 and 2005 .
An EU delegation , headed by the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's foreign policy chief , Catherine Ashton , held talks with senior Turkish officials in Istanbul on Tuesday ( July 13th ) , focusing on Ankara 's bid to join the Union , as well as a range of regional and international issues .
" Greece is increasingly an EU entry point for illegal immigrants coming from the Middle East and South Asia , and there was concern that it could be used as a transit route for terrorists travelling to Europe and the United States , " the State Department noted .
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US welcomes progress in Cyprus talks
Serbia 's Jeremic said his country respects the territorial integrity of each UN @-@ member state .
Turkey 's chief negotiator for talks with the EU Egemen Bagis was in Budapest last week . [ Reuters ]
" I do not know what language their books are , but I think they should be in Serbian , as it is the official language of our country , " Belgrade high school student Vladimir Spasic tells SETimes .
TV footage showed the " Life in Kosovo " reporter and cameraman being forced to leave the Skenderaj municipality .
The two former Bosnian Serb leaders , who top the list of four remaining war crimes indictees still sought by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) , have been fugitives for 12 years .
" Parliament was aware of the consequences of this report as concerns its political accountability before the citizens , as well as the external consequences , that affect Romania 's interests , " Georgescu said .
Increase of FDI
For its part , Caracas expects Turkey to construct housing for 140,000 people that were left homeless in the flood disaster that struck the country last December .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 20 / 02 / 08
Nicolas Massu of Chile , the Olympic champion in Athens in 2004 , defeated Belgium 's Christophe Rochus in the final .
Serbian internet provider Eunet announced on February 28th that it will provide free @-@ of @-@ charge ADSL services for fast internet access to all associations of disabled persons in Serbia , as well as a 20 % discount for ADSL and dial @-@ up services to all members of such associations .
With the communist era 's emphasis on assimilation , the vestigial German and Jewish communities dwindled even further through intermarriage or emigration .
It is expected to have a capacity of 750,000 barrels of oil per day .
Former Deputy Prime Minister and current Economy Minister Damir Polancec was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Friday ( October 15th ) , after he was found guilty of abuse of power .
Sweden hosted the 1958 games , which marked the rise of one of the biggest global football stars ever -- Brazil 's Pele , who was only 17 years old at the time , and whose country defeated Sweden 5 @-@ 2 in the final to win the World Cup for the first , but not last , time .
" We are not yet in a position to say what will be our exact role , " she said .
He is also a producer , movie director , songwriter and businessman , and has been involved in construction projects in northern Iraq .
" We need a new resolution in order to change Kosovo 's status .
Top Turkish military officials have called for a cross @-@ border operation to deal with nearly 4,000 PKK guerillas believed to be stationed in bases in northern Iraq and used as launchpads for attacks on Turkish territory .
That was not done accidentally , " Sejn Husejnefendic , who works in the communications department at the Faculty of Philosophy in Sarajevo says .
Business : Easy Jet now flies to Kosovo
Any name other than Republic of Macedonia -- the name given in the constitution -- is unacceptable , Gruevski said .
Nicknamed " Emperor " and " Ibo , " Tatlises has more than 30 albums to his credit , and his sales have reportedly surpassed 100 million records .
" NATO considers Croatia a partner and an ally .
Their origins are believed to date back to the 12th century and be related to the Bosnian Church .
The showdown played well at home , where Erdogan 's repeated exclamations of " one minute ! " became a popular catchphrase .
The nuclear strategy aims to ensure energy supplies while strengthening the non @-@ proliferation treaty .
Still , even if no agreement is reached , clarity on Kosovo 's future , key to ensuring stability in the region , will have to be forthcoming . "
Most Turks have welcomed the refugees .
Describing Kosovo as an integral part of its territory , Serbia insists that all it can agree to is substantial autonomy .
Among her rivals in the May 10th to 16th competition in the Russian capital will be French singer Patricia Kaas .
We are here also to participate and to learn from other participants .
An ecological zone will protect Croatian waters from being overfished , some say . [ File ]
" This would mean that the country 's citizens could receive non @-@ visa travel only after October . "
They agreed to boost co @-@ operation on a project to build a 7,500km beltway linking all 12 member nations .
Access to EU energy market could be restricted , paper says
Despite the strikes , the parliament -- controlled by the Socialist PASOK party of Prime Minister George Papandreou -- passed the bill on Thursday .
Nicholas Hawton , EULEX deputy spokesperson , told SETimes that prosecutors will decide on future steps .
The three remaining shortlisted companies are Czech and US consortium CEZ / AES , a consortium of Italy 's Enel and the Greek @-@ American Sencap .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 17 / 05 / 11
The visit is ahead of the EC 's review of a report on Bulgaria 's progress in these fields , followed by a decision on the possible introduction of additional safeguard clauses for Sofia .
" Nothing is impossible if the dialogue goes on and we have concrete results at the parliamentary committees for consensus awaiting laws .
Brokers work at the Istanbul Stock Exchange . Turkey has made the most improvement among Balkan countries in terms of improving economic competitiveness , according to the World Economic Forum . [ Getty Images ]
The event will promote a number of business sectors -- including homes and design , machinery and high technology .
" After this document , we only need one more [ the Operational Plan ] , which should be adopted at the foreign ministerial level , most likely at the next meeting on February 18th , " an EU source explained on Monday .
The leading producer , Hidroelektrika , was forced to terminate commercial contracts after an accident at one of its facilities in October .
Czech President Vaclav Klaus urged Macedonian officials on Monday ( June 21st ) to resolve their name dispute with Greece rather than " wait for salvation from the outside . " After talks with Macedonian counterpart Gjorge Ivanov in Skopje , Klaus said it is not feasible to impose a solution that is unacceptable to the public , adding that he is confident the longstanding row can be resolved .
The filters will be introduced starting in August , as part of the country 's " Safe Internet Service " programme .
Opposition deputies , however , would be allowed as much speaking time as needed .
A 20 % VAT is also being applied to many professional services , such as those provided by lawyers , dentists , architects , engineers and veterinarians .
Over 90 % of the ombudsman 's recommendations on how to fix irregularities discovered in work have been carried out , and I am very satisfied with that fact .
A 16th @-@ century church in northern Romania has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites .
Snap elections in Kosovo are less than five weeks and the Serbian government has yet to take a final position on whether to urge Kosovo Serbs to vote or boycott the election .
About ten days later , the government announced a new set of austerity measures , aimed at meeting the fiscal targets agreed with the EU and the IMF last year , as well as securing the vital funding .
Komsic met with UN Secretary General Ban Ki @-@ moon on Monday ( August 27th ) to discuss the social and political situation in BiH and the region .
While the leaders of the six parties have since been able to agree on some important questions , their failure to hammer out a compromise on a new central government have left the Balkan nation in a political stalemate .
" I don 't believe the concept of borders should even exist .
He explained that " if someone constantly provokes MPs by violating their rights , invents rules , maliciously breaches the rules of procedure interrupts MPs , then that is really out of line . "
Conversely , he notes , they have also tried to drag the church into politics .
Serbia , Croatia developing better business environment
" I 'm convinced that the Greek government will be able to restore balance in their public finances in reasonable time , " said Juncker after Monday 's meeting in Brussels of the finance ministers of the 16 eurozone nations .
The victory by Tadic could give new political momentum to his Democratic Party ( DP ) and even lead to a realignment of political forces in Serbia .
Russia has already condemned the move by Pristina , and even the EU is split , with several members indicating they will either delay recognition or refuse it altogether .
Rehn said he will visit Belgrade on February 12th , when he and the aforementioned EU mission will determine how far Serbia has gone in meeting the conditions for visa liberalisation .
Turkey strongly supports Macedonia 's accession to NATO , Babacan said in Ankara after meeting his Macedonian counterpart , Antonio Milososki , from November 10th through 12th .
A Kosovo Serb man leaves the enclave of Gracanica .
By Vlatko Vukotic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka - 14 / 11 / 06
If somebody wishes to compete in arrests , we have our answer , " Dacic said .
On Tuesday , Angela Merkel became the first German head of government to visit Cyprus .
" Publicity surrounding his release would add to the already threatening atmosphere influencing witnesses not to appear before the tribunal , and / or risk encouraging Haradinaj 's supporters to engage in acts of intimidation , " the court said .
A solitary Ionian style capital sits atop an ancient column at Delphi . [ B Panorios / SETimes ]
EU foreign ministers are to discuss the EC recommendations at a meeting Monday .
He is , however , surprised by the losses of US Steel , a company with no debt , but a positive operations balance .
NATO has offered a MAP to BiH , under the condition that BiH first resolves the registration of immoveable defence property .
The Albanian state power utility KESH will spend 6.95m euros to buy 150.24 MWh of electricity from five foreign companies , according to a press release .
Fund 's former chief Dominique Strauss @-@ Kahn is facing charges of sexual assault and attempted rape .
With national parliamentary elections scheduled for June 12th , ever @-@ simmering tensions between the state and the Kurdish community have risen to a more dramatic level , with Kurdish candidates banned , students arrested , and threats issued on both sides .
Radovan Stankovic ( right ) , in court on July 12th , 2002 , escaped last week while serving a 20 @-@ year sentence . [ Getty Images ]
The exhibition was organised jointly by SANU and the Italian embassy in Serbia .
I spent about 30 euros driving , so the bus is a cheap mode of transportation .
Saturday 's protests at the border crossings with Serbia ended in violence by both participants and police .
" We have a situation in which people in Kosovo are close to experiencing the fate of Krajina Serbs , who came to Serbia only with plastic bags .
The ongoing investigation reveals suspected bomber Haris Causevic and mastermind Naser Palislamovic have longstanding ties to the radical Islamic sect , as do the other three suspects who have been arrested .
The 25th World University Winter Games ended on Sunday ( February 6th ) with a spectacular closing ceremony at the 20,000 @-@ seat Cemal Gursel Stadium in the ancient city of Erzurum , in eastern Turkey .
Heat wave wreaks havoc across Southeast Europe
The EC said parliament must ensure that the procedure concerning the investigation of lawmakers is applied in a uniform and swift manner .
A Croatian scientist has received a 2m @-@ euro grant from the European Research Council to continue her research in nanotechnology .
Three other museums , the Istanbul Modern Arts Museum , the Museum of Life Stories in Switzerland and Almonia Archaeological Museum in Spain , also received special awards .
Experts expect the currency to rise by at least another 4 % by the end of 2007 .
" I said that publishing these allegations before they were proved would be wrong for our relations with Greece , and therefore they should be evaluated within the scope of the state , " Yilmaz , who served as prime minister three times in the 1990s , was quoted as saying .
" The investigators are tasked by , and report to EULEX prosecutors assigned to the unit , and they co @-@ operate with the Kosovo Police , " Hawton told SETimes .
The chief of the US mission in Kosovo , Tina Kaidanow , said that decentralisation will be an important part of the eventual agreement on Kosovo 's status , and that Contact Group members will support efforts to implement it .
Parliament adopted a law Tuesday ( March 30th ) related to developing southern Albania .
Brahimaj , the witness added , showed him other prisoners in the basement of a house .
For example , Montenegro , which requires good relations with Serbia , would not be among the first to recognize Kosovo .
President Fatmir Sejdiu says these elections are a good chance to prove Kosovo " is ready to hold -- in the best way -- its first elections as a sovereign and democratic state . "
Among outside observers , Turkey 's multi @-@ dimensional regional diplomacy and slow movement towards EU harmonization , along with resistance from EU members Germany and France to Turkey 's accession , have spawned fears that Turkey is sliding away from the West .
Fehmi Ajvazi , spokesperson for the commission , said the final verified list would be announced at 5 pm .
Smuggling charges could land Djukanovic in Italian court
When asked about talks with Cisinau , the Moldovan capital , he said , " It depends on the constructivism of the approach of Cisinau authorities . "
Groups of Croat and English fans will be separated well ahead of the entrances and again inside the stadium by a buffer zone of hundreds of empty seats .
Aliu 's comments were seemingly provoked by an interview Gruevski gave over the weekend , in which he suggested that the DPA was working on behalf of foreign interests .
During the acquisition , Slavonska Banka concealed significant losses it was carrying on its books , causing Hypo Bank to lose 35m euros after the share purchase .
We want our property , and our rights that were taken from us by the state of Croatia , " Association of Refugees in Serbia head Milojko Budimir told SETimes .
She emphasised that women 's participation in business and social life is extremely important for social justice and development .
The Russian company claims that Minsk owes it $ 192m for gas deliveries since January .
Ten sculptures crafted from more than 10,500 tonnes of stone in the park can be seen from space .
An accord with Minister of Agriculture , Fisheries and Rural Development Petar Cobankovic was reached on March 8th .
The government did not present a united front when it started talks with the IMF .
But Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that Putin 's allusion to Nazi Germany had been misunderstood , as he was referring to " extremists , " not the United States .
Turkish press reports indicate that AKP officials have already begun those preparations .
" Romanians have a reason to be proud of their country , " Tariceanu said .
" Now the fight against serious crime and organised crime has entered a new phase , which consists not only in the investigation , arrest , and prosecution of persons involved in criminal activities , but also the tracing , seizure and confiscation of assets derived from criminal activity , " he said .
They also plan their victims ' travel very carefully to ensure that they will arrive at their point of destination as quickly and as safely as possible .
I have no future here , " she said .
Art and religion aren 't the only things flourishing at Matka Canyon .
Gynaecologist Ilija Stojmenovski , an owner of a private clinic in Belgrade , told SETimes that among the women having abortions are those over 40 with no children .
The KSC was scheduled to begin operation sooner , but the government was unable to form it until it appointed a director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency .
He said on Monday that EULEX will continue to monitor , mentor and advise its Kosovo colleagues in charge in the police , courts and customs -- but only local authorities " can deliver the rule of law to the people of Kosovo . "
" This acquisition must be temporary .
The city council decided to encourage construction of residences and business facilities around the factory .
" If we must compare energy during the term of the previous cabinet and ours , we will not notice any differences , " the prime minister said .
It has thus far opened talks on six of the 35 negotiating chapters and is likely to see more opened before Portugal takes over the rotating EU presidency from Germany on July 1st .
In November , members of the Parliamentary Committee of the Macedonian Assembly and EU parliamentarians held a joint meeting in Skopje , announcing their support for the visa liberalisation .
The lustration law , passed in May 2010 , was seen as both belated and with little practical effect .
According to the Turkish daily Zaman , she was a potential candidate for a mayoral nomination from the pro @-@ Kurdish Democratic Society Party ( DTP ) in local elections next March .
Such programmes are seen as key to fostering integration and preventing conflicts , as borders are often the site of significant economic and other disparities .
( Sofia News Agency , Focus News Agency , Dnevnik.bg -- 19 / 06 / 10 - 20 / 06 / 10 ; DPA , UPI , Sofia Echo , Mediapool , Dnevnik.bg , Sofia News Agency , Focus News Agency , Nova TV - 18 / 06 / 10 ; EurActiv , RIA Novosti - 17 / 06 / 10 )
Officials held talks with Serbian leaders before heading on to Pristina for discussions with leaders there .
I also love Bulgarian music , the Yugoslav traditions , which resemble our Macedonian songs .
Up until now , the Turkish state has regarded Armenians as second @-@ class citizens .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 22 / 08 / 11
The 37th Ilinden Days folklore festival was held in Bitola , Macedonia .
At the signing ceremony in Belgrade , President Boris Tadic said that Serbia will invest millions of its own budget in the next several years to develop science and technology .
Yes , Vlachs are Greeks .
EU : Holding elections in Kosovo conflicts with Serbia 's international commitments
Diplomatic Diary : RS 's Dodik in Russia
" This is a historic decision because it prevents the establishment of a tradition of ' strong ' immunity as in Albania for example , where MPs cannot be pursued by justice for any illegal action they do . "
( Various sources - 07 / 01 / 08 @-@ 14 / 01 / 08 )
At Macedonian @-@ owned restaurants , people socialise and talk about developments in stari kraj .
The South Stream project is intended to transport natural gas from Russia to Central Europe through the Black Sea and Bulgaria . ( HINA , HRT , Vjesnik , Poslovni - 02 / 03 / 10 )
According to the foreign ministry , there are 900,000 Macedonian diaspora . [ Reuters ]
But the big question remains : how closely will the ruling coalition manage the purse strings during the upcoming election ?
The Macedonian model is based on the US Homeland Security one , Lazarevski explained .
The defending champions amassed a double @-@ digit lead early on , and went on to win 77 @-@ 53 .
Gul was supported by 357 of the deputies in Turkey 's 550 @-@ seat assembly , falling ten votes short of the required two @-@ thirds majority , and sending the process to a second round of voting , scheduled for Wednesday .
Belgrade festival highlights science
A 3m @-@ euro investment transformed a 125 @-@ year @-@ old clinic into the most modern and effective public maternity hospital in the country .
That changed when the country split apart in the 1990s .
" This is the first time the government calls things by their real name , but it is not enough .
Romania must wait for Bulgaria in order to join the travel @-@ free zone .
Bulgaria , Cyprus and Romania are among eight EU countries that have been dragging their feet on energy market reforms .
An earlier operation at the Albita checkpoint on the Moldovan border resulted in 55 arrests .
Science and Technology : Romania acts to prevent swine flu
Osamu Katoh of Japan , Alfredo Galassi of Italy and George Sianos of Greece offered their services for free .
A 12 % cut in various bonuses paid to civil servants and a freeze on pension increases triggered union protests while opinion polls in the country offered mixed responses .
This is especially true for vacationers from outside the high @-@ priced eurozone .
" The example with Macedonia should be considered -- where Albanians are more numerous than in Montenegro , and where ethnic issues did not become an obstacle to resolving open issues . "
By Artan Mustafa for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 19 / 02 / 08
" Therefore it has been considered necessary to make legal changes , a process that is being worked out , " he said .
In Greece , the rate was 33 % .
Turkey has the highest election threshold of any European country , designed to reduce political fractionalisation and -- according to some -- make it more difficult for Kurdish parties to represent themselves .
CHP boycotted the vote .
The security of both shipments was handled by an elite brigade of the Romanian Gendarmerie .
SETimes : How strong are the chances for EU membership and visa liberalisation ?
One of the trademarks of the former Yugoslavia , the Yugo , began its journey from the Kragujevac car factory to retirement last month , when the carmaker Zastava removed it from production .
Instead of enforcing the court 's ruling and reinstalling Georgescu in his position , the cabinet immediately passed an emergency act on the institution 's restructuring .
ICTY acquits former Serbian President Milutinovic
After decades of harshly enforced atheism that ended in 1990 , a relatively small number of Albanians worship regularly .
The first six months have been strong for the country with a 4 @-@ 5 % growth , while the second half of the year will be significantly worse with an expected drop of 1.6 % , the head of EBRD office in Tirana , Daniel Berg , said on Tuesday ( October 20th ) .
Both the ECB and the EC cautioned Wednesday about the potential economic impact the eventual reunification of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities could have .
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The biggest snowfall in Southeast Europe in the past three decades has resulted in scores of deaths and hundreds of people hospitalised .
" This law provides the return of the Culture , Youth and Sports Hall to the Pristina municipality and its management , and an additional grant of 4 % from the state budget , which means there would be more projects in the interest of [ Pristina ] citizens , " Gashi says .
The loss was a big disappointment for Serbs . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
His uncle , Lahi Brahimaj , as well as former KLA unit commander Idriz Balaj will also be retried .
At the request of the UN war crimes tribunal , Lajcak removed former RS Police Director Dragomir Andan from the post of police director assistant for training .
Whether in Zagreb , Tirana Athens or Sofia , housing demand is rising -- but not as fast as the prices .
He believes the president 's decision will also have far @-@ reaching consequences in the parliamentary election , because that vote will now turn into a showdown between the two strongest parties -- the Democrats and the Serbian Progressive Party .
Meanwhile , the EU and Russia urged Belgrade and Pristina on Monday to engage in talks on Ahtisaari 's proposal .
" The relationship between Serbia and Bulgaria in the field of defence is evidence of how negative historical legacy can be overcome . [ Another ] good example of this is relation of Germany and France , " Djordjevic said .
Serbia takes the threat of Kosovo making a unilateral declaration of independence very seriously , the prime minister said .
Reportedly , the initiative comprises four points : a special solution for Serb monasteries and control of monastery facilities , special guarantees for the Serbs in enclaves , addressing the issues regarding the property of Serbia and its citizens , and a special solution for northern Kosovo .
Now , the 43 @-@ year @-@ old writer , a lecturer at George Washington University and author of the book " Headscarf Politics in Turkey : A Postcolonial Reading , " regrets that " the problem of whether women wearing headscarves can have a seat in the parliament still remains unsolved in Turkey . "
It is an external intervention , one we did not expect .
On Tuesday , US State Department spokesman Kurtis Cooper denied the newspaper 's report , saying " there was no basis for such stories . "
Some of the people were holding identical black @-@ and @-@ white placards reading " We are all Hrant Dink " and " We are all Armenians . "
EU ministers voice support for Ahtisaari 's Kosovo plan
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband pledged support for Kosovo at a London meeting on March 23rd with Kosovo counterpart Skender Hyseni .
A team of doctors will visit more than 9,000 households to take blood samples .
The cave abounds in stalactites , flowstone , draperies and cascades .
Science and Technology : Romanian experts uncover biggest Dacian find ever
He also asked the BiH parliament to modify procedures in both of its chambers .
I submitted a proposed platform , resume , short biography and motivational letter to a party panel .
There was pressure on citizens by the opposition [ to declare national affiliation ] in addition to the ruling parties exerting constant pressure .
Entrepreneurs in Romania have also listed the burden of administrative procedures , complicated and strict regulations and lengthy commercial registration procedures as other factors that often lead them to bypass the formal structures and operate in some informal way .
Culture and Society : Museum forum held in Turkey
As a result of the planned phased reduction , KFOR troop numbers are expected to fall to a tenth of the initial 50,000 deployed in the Balkan country more than a decade ago .
Grasso and Montenegro 's chief prosecutor , Ranka Carapic , signed an agreement on collaboration that envisions the exchange of documents and information between prosecutors ' offices .
Turkish government announces details of Kurdish plan
" I guess Ms Merkel has forgotten what she has said , " Turkish media reports on Wednesday quoted him as saying .
We went to school and downtown by public transport .
Previously it has been in Croatia , Serbia , Slovakia , Singapore , the US , Ireland , and South Africa .
" The rule of law hasn 't reached the desired level in Romania or Bulgaria , " said Dutch Minister of European Affairs Ben Knapen , suggesting that progress has been difficult .
Add the egg yolk mixture , add flour and baking powder , and stir all together gently .
October -- President Rugova is re @-@ elected after the LDK wins general elections , boycotted by Kosovo Serbs .
" People 's space is so valuable in Istanbul , and an increasing number of global entrepreneurs are becoming interested in Istanbul .
Kosovo veterans angry with new benefits law
Georgios Ntoskas had six goals , and the team prevailed 13 @-@ 9 ( 3 @-@ 3 , 3 @-@ 1 , 4 @-@ 2 , 3 @-@ 3 ) .
Whether that actually happens , however , depends on the European Council -- a body that has been unable to reach a consensus due to Greece 's objections .
The country has high hopes for its representatives in swimming , handball and kayaking , among other disciplines .
" Increased production means a better internal consumption and , more importantly , more exports , which now are the engine of the Romanian economy , " Barbu said .
We are expecting a calendar of accession from the acting EU presidency . "
The cabinet 's decision was based on the fact that Sofia no longer views the pipeline as financially and economically viable , Finance Minister Simeon Djankov told reporters , adding that Bulgaria would not face any sanctions .
Though the Kosovo opposition and civil society have requested an interruption of PTK 's privatisation , it is unclear what will happen , because the planned revenues from the privatisation process are to be included in the budget .
She managed to escape and return to Bulgaria .
Rupel added , " We have supported the idea that UNMIK continues to work at the border between Serbia and Kosovo and keeps the border in good condition . "
" From now on , we will be the ones responsible for all decisions we are going to make , " Milanovic said , as parliamentary deputies , government ministers and state dignitaries met at the parliament to celebrate on Sunday evening .
Bulgaria , acting on an EU requirement , is set to close two Soviet @-@ era units at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant .
It brought together about 40 European writers , critics , translators , publishers and editors .
The Karailo family came back to Fazlagica Kula in March 2009 .
As for Kosovo @-@ Croatian ties , the roots are deep .
Albania , Croatia and Macedonia all hope to receive membership invitations at NATO 's summit in Bucharest next April , but some work remains to be done .
The KFOR orchestra will march in a parade .
Ivo Kotevski , spokesperson for the Interior Ministry of Macedonia , cited further examples of transnational organised crime , and the international efforts to bring criminals to justice .
It was founded in 1999 to promote international financial stability .
Illyrian territories later became provinces of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire .
When the couple exchanged vows , none of the bride 's relatives attended .
The Council of Europe is to sponsor a prestigious new film award at the Istanbul Film Festival , which opened on March 31st .
Outgoing Prime Minister Hashim Thaci says last month 's elections established a democratic process in Kosovo . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Most of the developed economies in the world have credit bureaus and registries where detailed information regarding consumers is maintained .
They will come under the authority of the health ministry .
Moreover , corruption continues to be widespread among judicial and law enforcement institutions , and prosecution of high @-@ stakes political corruption cases have proved exceptionally difficult .
However , Erdogan refused to do the same at the outset of the Libya uprising , even going as far as threatening to prevent NATO from intervening and imposing UN Security Council Resolution 1973 .
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" The court did not lose sight of the fact that there were extremist political movements in Turkey which sought to impose on society as a whole their religious symbols and conception of a society founded on religious precepts , " the court said .
We are focused on an end state , not an end date -- and that end state is one in which BiH has completed the reforms needed to be considered as a NATO candidate .
Leaders of Greece 's other minor parties urged Papandreou and Samaras to stop battling and reach a decision .
The number of local visitors fell slightly below expectations , possibly because of the high cost of tickets -- a one @-@ day festival pass cost up to 50 euros .
He will especially focus on opportunities to support Macedonia 's EU and NATO bids .
" We have a huge job that all the capacity of society must engage in , " said Radulovic , pointing out that the EU wants concrete results .
The second is that it does not stipulate that cultural institution employees whose employment contract is not extended should be dipped in tar , covered in feathers and physically harassed .
But BiH must first resolve the issue of allocating various defence properties between the two entities .
" This time , it is very important to have co @-@ operation among all international organisations , " he said .
Until the last minute there was uncertainty whether Erdogan would depart -- State Minister Besir Atalay earlier announced that the ongoing investigation of the attack and the need to attend the policemen 's funerals would keep him and Erdogan from going to Iraq .
" The explosion occurred two minutes after the deadline . "
I need three more stickers , and then I can focus on beer , peanuts and football . "
" Turkey is very keen to normalise relations with Israel , " he told SETimes .
Labour and Social Policy Minister Rasim Ljajic met with the protesters and will meet with them again this week .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 24 / 09 / 07
Rocen : Yes , we recognised Kosovo .
The UNDP announced a new $ 1.36m project aimed at embedding responsible business practices in five new EU member states -- Bulgaria , Hungary , Lithuania , Poland and Slovakia -- as well as EU candidates Croatia , Macedonia and Turkey .
Thaci : I am convinced that Kosovo Serb citizens want to live a normal life with equal opportunities as everyone else .
Contrary to previous years , the development of tourism is more prominent in the more developed economies , than in the developing countries .
To avoid this uncertainty , Turkey has started to view Iraq as an option .
The residents are hopeful that the windmill will attract more young people to Akbiyik .
The Turkish team will compete with Ireland , Iceland and Bulgaria in the tournament .
Serbian representatives officially filed suit on Monday ( January 4th ) , countering a genocide case brought by Croatia in 1999 .
The UN chief also appointed Italian diplomat Lamberto Zannier to take over as UN governor in Kosovo .
The study , published on Monday ( July 4th ) , looked at ten countries in Central and Eastern Europe over the period 2007 @-@ 2010 and revealed that the share of " bad " credit is highest in Romania , standing at 20.5 % .
Macedonia 's culture minister says co @-@ operation " fruitful "
Snap elections are expected in May .
" It will be a great experience for me .
The RS Ministry of Transport and Communications announced a tender for the construction of the Banja Luka @-@ Doboj Motorway , which is planned to run 37km .
The opening of Ercan airport " is out of the question ; there 's no way the government of Cyprus is going to give its consent to legalising this airport , " Greek Cypriot government spokesman Christodoulos Pasiardis told the Bloomberg news agency .
Its offer was challenged by another competitor -- Iceland 's Actavis .
Romania 's Basescu backs " United States of Europe "
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Also in science and technology news : more than 50 % of Croats use the internet and Macedonia has a new national strategy for digital content development .
Nikolic 's election as speaker triggered turmoil in Serbia 's capital market , with the dinar dropping 2.5 % against the euro and shares of top Serbian companies plummetting as much as 13 % .
The study also shows that the size of the shadow economy in Romania was slightly smaller than that in Bulgaria in 2002 @-@ 2003 , standing at 37 % of GDP -- well above Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Lithuania , Poland and the Slovak Republic .
Various state projects and humanitarian organisations are trying to meet the demand for organ transplantation in Serbia .
For more than three years now , internet users in Turkey have been blocked from the video @-@ sharing site YouTube because of clips that allegedly insult the country 's founder , Mustafa Kemal Ataturk .
The newspaper , praised for its public role and investigative journalism , had not been published since mid @-@ June due to unresolved debt .
Condemnation of crimes shadows Serbian politics
The last straw for many Macedonians was widespread blackouts over the New Year 's holidays .
Evren , the leader of the coup and the Republic 's seventh president , and Sahinkaya were required to testify to Huseyin Gorusen , Ankara prosecutor with special authority , in an investigation that began in April .
Basescu is pleading for a single chamber parliament , with 300 MPs , down from the current 471 in two houses .
Kosovo is expected to sign the same agreement with Macedonia and Montenegro says Alber Gashi , an EU integration expert in Pristina .
" We 're selling an apartment of 68 square meters for 70,000 euros , but haven 't had a customer in nine months , " Podgorica resident Smiljana Dedic told SETimes .
" This tension grows day by day , " said Ilter Turan , professor of political science at Istanbul 's Bilgi University .
Georgievski : Such a team must rely on something else and that is collectivity , team play and good defence .
Exit is one of Serbia 's best @-@ known events , attracting fans from around the world .
" We are 100 % sure that [ the ] decision of the Court will be in our favour , " Kosovo Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni said . [ Getty Images ]
Such violence and threats against the media , the OSCE said , " are increasingly treated as occurrences deserving little reaction . "
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 11 / 01 / 12
Macedonian politicians , he added , have now begun to follow the example of their Western colleagues by organising Iftar dinners to honour the Islamic Community .
This year the multimedia exposition will incorporate three fairs -- Information Technology and Communications , Media , and Books .
The arrival of the power couple drew huge media attention .
Serbian MiGs guarded his jet , while his motorcade passed through sealed @-@ off , deserted streets .
The leaders of the Romanian community in Italy saluted the government 's decision to fully open the internal work market for Romanians , pointing out the benefits of such a measure .
He added that a strategy is being prepared and would probably be approved this year .
" I make a strict distinction between citizens and murderers , " Cotard noted during Wednesday 's joint press conference with UNMIK , adding that KFOR troops are entitled " to use all appropriate means " in response to violent attacks against them .
" The shopping basket will be lighter and more costly since every rise in VAT inevitably raises prices .
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Chonevski cites another factor he sees as crucial to the success .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is being recognized internationally as the world 's top destination for adventure tourism and thousands of skiers , rafters , mountaineers and mountain bikers are coming to visit .
Many view the census as being on the wrong footing from the very beginning when authorities gave contradictory information about the requirement to submit a personal identification number ( PIN ) .
" The third Hellenic democracy is dead ... whatever comprised its core lies as an unburied corpse in Syntagma Square .
SETimes : From a historical point of view , what are the foundations of the Serbian @-@ Albanian conflict in the distant and recent past ?
On the official website for the film , a tiny replica of the vehicle welcomes visitors .
( AFP , Reuters , VOA , UN News Centre , Beta , B92 , BIRN - 03 / 10 / 07 )
She was special economy adviser to Papandreou 's father -- Andreas Papandreou -- between 1993 and 1996 , when he was prime minister .
" I am completely innocent , " Rakar told reporters after returning home from the police station .
" All that time intermediaries were looking for buyers .
The nine countries participating in the Decade of Roma Inclusion initiative must move from the implementation of sporadic measures to the adoption of comprehensive Roma integration policies , participants at an international meeting in Sofia agreed on Tuesday .
Education Minister Zoran Loncar , a member of Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) , made a similar remark Tuesday .
Some analysts sharply disagree with that conclusion , saying that it is shifting the blame for domestic problems that require painful reform .
The minister , who attended the annual meeting of the two financial institutions in Washington , also announced that the IMF has offered the country an open credit line , which is a new instrument aimed at assisting countries with healthy economic policy to cope with the financial crisis .
Experts in this line of business say that the prospects for companies operating in this sector will improve if they are able to adapt to the new market needs , including the construction of roads , sewage systems and similar facilities .
At first , Turkey welcomed the Arab Spring with open arms .
In terms of possible new site features , the most popular choice was a photo gallery ( 37 % ) .
" The process for obtaining a license for this intervention is strict and complicated , and many are not worth applying for , so they work illegally .
Just days after the leaders of the 17 @-@ nation Eurozone agreed on a second 109 @-@ billion @-@ euro rescue package for Greece at an emergency meeting in Brussels on Thursday ( July 21st ) , two major ratings companies again reduced the Balkan nation 's credit ratings .
Besides ministry personnel -- including from regional offices -- the office will include employees of the agency for financial support of agriculture and rural development .
However , the NGO acknowledges Kosovo " cannot build a bright future without developing its energy sector .
The KSF 's mission is to conduct crisis response operations in Kosovo and abroad , civil defence operations in Kosovo , and to assist civil authorities in responding to natural disasters and other emergencies .
Nevertheless , these economies too cannot escape the effects of a worldwide economic slowdown , the rise in the cost of credit and a lowered appetite for risk @-@ taking .
" The next plan is for the chief of UNMIK to meet with [ Serbian Minister for Kosovo ] Goran Bogdanovic ... in September , " Ivanko said .
" Our strategy is leading the country out of the crisis inherited from the past .
Energy deal with Russia splits Serbian government
The tourist industry suffers ; polls show that football @-@ loving travellers tend to stay at home and watch the games and travel only after the championship has finished .
Visegrad Group backs Western Balkan countries ' EU integration
Credit continues to grow in Albania
" Croatia is among the 50 most competitive countries in the world , and this improvement of our position is a realistic portrayal by the competitiveness evaluation , " the HINA news agency quoted the head of the country 's National Council for Competitiveness , Darko Marinac , as saying on Thursday .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- Ahead of Sunday 's ( October 3rd ) general elections , British and German foreign ministers William Hague and Guido Westerwelle are urging Bosnian voters to support leaders who will work to achieve EU integration .
Tuesday 's ruling overturned a previous decision by a lower @-@ instance court , which stated in 2008 that the Netherlands cannot be held responsible for the deaths as they were not acting on behalf of their country , but rather as part of UN operations .
I , in return , don 't want to sell it for nothing because I invested in it .
The final decision , which requires approval by a qualified majority of EU member states to enter into force , will be taken in November .
Croatia may leave Non @-@ Aligned Movement
It has implemented seven MAPs and has a completely interoperable and compatible command structure .
Last year , the previous government signed a series of agreements with Russia -- on construction of Bulgaria 's second nuclear plant at Belene , as well as on its participation in the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline and the South Stream gas pipeline .
With or without Serbia , the planned EU @-@ Balkans summit reportedly will be held in the Slovenian town of Brdo on Saturday .
During the year , at least 30 trafficking @-@ related cases were prosecuted , 100 individuals were indicted , and 56 were convicted and sentenced for trafficking , the report said .
The ISG plans to meet later this year to review the progress made towards implementing the CSP , and will then finalise the timetable for ending supervised independence and closing the ICO .
Several Commission decisions adopted by a simple majority have been turned down by the Electoral College .
It is necessary to depoliticise these questions and resolve the problem on a professional , expert level . "
Transgaz CEO Ioan Rusu portrayed Romania as better suited than Bulgaria to host South Stream because it would not request ownership of its pipeline segment .
The late handball player is now an Honorary Citizen of the city of Veszprem .
Google launched in Croatia last week , the head of the company 's Adriatic region operations , Hrabren Suknaic , announced .
A Turkish soldier stands by a demolished building after the October earthquake in Van . [ Reuters ]
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 25 / 05 / 09
I tried to protect myself so I told them not to throw stones at me because I was " theirs . "
It has candidates in 109 of the country 's municipalities -- 73 in the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) and 36 in Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
Two more indictees -- Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic -- remain at large .
The EU and the United States issued a joint declaration Thursday ( June 3rd ) , pledging continued co @-@ operation in the fight against terrorism , based on their common values and principles and full respect for human rights , religious differences and the rule of law .
The Eurobarometer report published on Thursday ( January 31st ) finds that the number of people who believe the EU is taking into account Macedonia 's interests significantly decreased . [ EU ]
The biggest tax bill is owed by Beobanka , a bank that was declared bankrupt in 2002 .
It was clear a major new facility had to be built .
However , Kirin 's fame is not simply a YouTube issue anymore .
The common office embodies the cohesion of the three counties ' inhabitants and paves the way to common economic development and tourism projects , cultural exchanges and other aspects of the socio @-@ cultural life , " the three EU parliamentarians said in a press release .
Crowds rushed to shopping malls and stores nationwide on the first shopping Sunday in June , buying everything from groceries to shoes before the 2pm closing .
It happens when both sides in a conflict admit whatever evil they committed against the other .
I have no connection with public shows of support .
According to Kucuk , if the court postpones the sentence again the case would be closed and the offence would not remain on Tatlises ' record .
In Sarajevo , until 1992 , no one had criticised Andric until the destruction of his monument .
" You have taken responsibility for finding a solution .
But the organisation also noted " the satisfaction level with the governing institutions of Kosovo has increased as compared to the April 2009 report , " as well as the approval ratings for both the president and the prime minister .
A protester taunts riot police outside of the parliament building in Athens on Wednesday ( October 5th ) . [ Reuters ]
The recently @-@ opened Holocaust Memorial Centre in Skopje is an imposing structure , located in what was once a Jewish neighbourhood .
It was accompanied by lower remittances , and the national currency , the Lek , lost value to the euro .
Severin denies all accusations , insisting he had the right to work as a " political consultant . " ( Mediafax , Hotnews.ro , Realitatea - 20 / 03 / 11 )
According to the report , however , corruption in Albania is " prevalent in many areas and continues to be a particularly serious problem . "
" All forms of terrorism must be criticised , " Akinci said , denouncing the pro @-@ Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party ( BDP ) for not disassociating itself from the PKK .
Albania has also significantly reformed its army , turning an overwhelmed , outdated army of 31,000 into a contemporary , professional , well @-@ equipped and well @-@ trained force of 16,000 that is prepared to assist in NATO @-@ led operations .
My relatives live in Gjakova , but still my best and closest friendships [ are ] here in Tirana .
" I visited Drazen 's parents in Zagreb , privately .
Both have an interest in maintaining stability in Syria , but are at odds over Syria 's direction as its people push for democracy and reform .
Implementation of EU required reforms would outpace the country 's progress in the accession talks , he notes .
Restrictions on pro @-@ Kurdish cultural organisations have been eased .
The ASC says these views are nationalist , and called on their Macedonian colleagues to reconsider the publication for the sake of " truth in history and good neighbourhood relations . "
Also in business news : the EC approves Bulgaria 's stability programme , Croatia plans to invest in a wind energy plant and Serbia signs a deal with an Austria firm on a bridge construction project .
The SDP has always presented an image of a coherent , united party .
" The exceptions to this declining pattern are among Central and Eastern European countries ( Bulgaria , Romania , Latvia , Lithuania , Poland ) and Greece , where cancer mortality has remained static or increased between 1994 and 2008 . "
In mid May , claims regarding unfair assessment of damaged buildings caused an investigation for possible bribery cases .
Analysts have pointed out that only a small number of voters lean towards most of the parties who have signed on to The Front .
Also this week : Bulgaria is allocated 32.1m euros in EU aid for innovation , and a new mapping project paves the way for transforming Mostar into a regional renewable energy hub .
Although it costs around 50 euros to fill a tooth cavity , the state @-@ run fund only pays beneficiaries 7 euros , Xanthopoulos said .
It required full political , economic and trade reciprocity with Serbia .
Cedomir Jovanovic defended his statement characterising Republika Srpska as a genocidal creation . [ Reuters ]
" Recent legislative and institutional reforms in the judiciary and law enforcement have not led to the expected and hoped for reduction in impunity for corrupt practices and organised crime , " the CSD concluded in the report , entitled " Crime Without Punishment . "
" A Gypsy from the city of Skopje , " as she calls herself , Esma Redzepova has more than 40 years of singing and humanitarian efforts under her belt .
" I don 't think there 's anyone here for a second who thought we would have a January with no snow , but we did , " said VANOC chief John Furlong .
Gul thanked Britain for its " unwavering and permanent support " of his country 's bid to join the EU .
It has the full range of incentives and instruments to help the parties to engage and sustain a gradually progressing relationship , " he added .
The visit was viewed as a show of EU support for the AKP , which recently was accused by the country 's chief prosecutor of being a " focal point for anti secular activities . "
National Bank of Greece . [ Getty Images ]
" The non @-@ availability of a formal agreement with the IMF for any potential investor is a signal that the country has serious problems with financial stability and this fact naturally increases the risk , " Abdixhiku says .
" The next steps must be politically assessed and then be decided , " added Jung , whose country 's nearly 2,400 @-@ strong contingent is the largest within KFOR .
Under Islamic law , such a payment would allow the victims ' relatives to pardon the nurses .
The biggest problem remains corruption , which transcends every aspect of life in BiH .
SETimes : EULEX is expected to launch an investigation on the Dick Marty report .
Also in business news : US company Chevron is terminating its activities related to shale gas in Romania for the rest of the year .
Within the Serb community in Kosovo , some hope the province does not gain independence from Serbia .
Noting that climate is changing at a much faster pace than anticipated , EU leaders stressed that there is a pressing need to speed up negotiations on the issue , so that a deal may be struck soon .
Otherwise , instability or disputes of any kind could arise , calling the EU to play a difficult role and to pay a high price , " he told SETimes .
" I am very worried .
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( ERBD ) and the European Investment Bank ( EIB ) have expressed interest in this project , which is the biggest infrastructure project in BiH ever .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou indicated on Thursday ( July 29th ) that his government will not bow to pressure from striking truck and fuel @-@ tanker owners and will carry out its plans to open up the road freight industry to competition .
The head of the Serb National Council of Central Kosovo , Dragan Velic , dismissed the return , saying it was simply an attempt by the international community and Pristina to find Serbs ready to betray national interests for the sake of their own .
" Even if Assad manages to hang on with Iranian support , the AKP would not lose much for having played tough with him .
They know if they get caught they can always return to it in the future , " said Tijanic .
There is some mention of the possibility of the presidential election also being held , along with the parliamentary and local ones , even though that vote is not due until January 2013 .
The ten @-@ hour surgery was conducted on a 9 @-@ year old girl with chronic hepatitis .
Tirana Mayor Edi Rama casts his ballot in the capital during Sunday 's ( February 18th ) local elections . [ Getty Images ]
This situation was abused by certain groups that probably felt threatened by this reform .
Mladen Barisic 's alleged activities have been closely linked to those of Nevenka Jurak , a longtime female friend and head of the consulting agency Fimi Media , which had been handling government PR .
After his retirement from being an active footballer in 1966 , Kucukandonyadis coached popular clubs in Greece , South Africa and Turkey , such as Egaleo FC , Johannesburg , and Samsunspor , among others .
Transit Connect will be Ford 's first model produced in Craiova .
Serbia signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , including an Interim Trade Agreement with the EU in April 2008 , making a major first step towards eventual membership in the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
In January , parliament adopted the Law for a special registry of pedophiles , giving the authorities three months to prepare the list .
Serbia 's Fiscal Council Chairman Vladimir Vuckovic explained to SETimes that the 45 % limit is an ordinary quotient -- the public debt is the numerator and the GDP the denominator .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times -- 10 \ 30 \ 2010
Sejdiu resigns , Krasniqi becomes Kosovo 's interim president
Former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica of the Democratic Party of Serbia says the fact that the statute still contained the provision on a referendum on the territory of Vojvodina is dangerous for Serbia 's integrity .
Saying the country 's finances were severely off track , the IMF announced at the start of June that it was interrupting its 18 @-@ month SBA with Kosovo .
In a bid to boost their tourism industries , some of the countries in the region have offered tourist packages at good prices , lower visa fees , and hotel rates to attract more tourists .
Although the issue is a hurdle in the status talks , Kosovo boasts a rich cultural heritage of Orthodox churches and monasteries -- some of which are under the protection and patronage of UNESCO .
NATO has unprecedented importance in achieving peace and security , said Sanader , whose administration has at times had to work hard to shore up public support for joining the Alliance .
Prizren , a historic city in Kosovo , remains the most culturally and ethnically heterogeneous municipality in the province .
Turkey hesitant to voice support for Libyan rebels
The Belene nuclear power plant will definitely be built , Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Tsetska Tsacheva said on Sunday ( October 24th ) , confirming recent hints by top government officials that a German investor may soon join the controversial project .
The first secretary of the Bulgarian Embassy in Tripoli was summoned to the Libyan Foreign Ministry on Wednesday to be handed an official protest , claiming Parvanov 's move to pardon the medics constituted " a clear violation " of the 1984 accord .
Arid Uka , 21 , who was born in the ethnically divided town of Mitrovica in northern Kosovo , but grew up in Germany , apologised to the victims ' families , saying he had been influenced by online Islamist propaganda before his March 2nd attack on a US Air Force bus .
Around 2,000 people remain missing since the conflict -- and the 91 males from Krusha e Vogel are among them .
She also noted that " cases of utter cruelty ( towards victims ) , i.e. , of women being savagely beaten in the process of trafficking , " a typical feature of the 1990s in Bulgaria , were being observed again since late last year .
They discussed the long @-@ standing name dispute between Skopje and Athens and the proceedings at the International Court of Justice related to the lawsuit lodged by Macedonia against Greece over its alleged violation of a 1995 interim agreement between the two nations .
Zana , a 39 @-@ year @-@ old Albanian and mother of two boys , waited in line to cast her vote in central Tirana on Sunday ( May 8th ) , believing her ballot is important .
Albania 's political stalemate has delayed vital reforms and progress towards EU integration .
On Wednesday , he wraps up the tour in Montenegro .
Gul spoke somberly of conditions that face the LDCs , reminding the audience that at the first LDC Conference in 1971 there were only 35 countries of concern ; now , there are 48 , and only three have improved enough to be taken off the list .
Born in the small village of Theuley @-@ les @-@ Lavoncourt in eastern France on October 14th 1873 , Rimet was the son of a grocer of modest means .
In return for the multibillion @-@ euro loan package , Greece was asked to implement a number of painful measures , including tax increases , as well pension and public sector wage cuts .
The Netherlands agreed to compromise with the removal of EU visas for Serbs and start the implementation of the interim trade agreement , but will stick to its original stance that the SAA will not come into force unless Mladic is in The Hague , Verhagen stressed .
Competing with Herzegovinian wine is the region 's renowned smoked ham , which , after modest beginnings , now is exported abroad .
Also this week : Zagreb airport plans a new terminal , and Albania clears the way for two oil companies to begin drilling .
He requested " that a genuine political dialogue is started in Turkey and that both democracy and secularism are respected . "
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 05 / 09 / 07
Greece 's Nikolaos Spyropoulos ( right ) vies for the ball with North Korea 's Chol Jin Pak ( centre ) and Jong Hyok Cha during a friendly match in Altach on May 25th . [ AFP ]
" EVN Macedonia is the most problematic foreign investor we have , " Gruevski said in early January .
Opposition parties , including the Democratic League of Kosovo and the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo , say the request is not logical .
This , he added , will bring better and cheaper services .
By Jonilda Koçi for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 24 / 05 / 07
When the US military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan started , their numbers decreased in Kosovo , hence the reduction in civilian personnel and translators .
Britain 's Prince Charles and wife Camilla arrived on Thursday ( March 1st ) for official visit to Banja Luka , where they inspected British peacekeepers serving in EUFOR .
In May 2002 , the country received an invitation to join NATO 's Membership Action Plan ( MAP ) , confirming the Alliance 's " open door " policy .
The lack of correlation led to cases where a road construction project was followed by a main water pipe connection project so the newly built road had to be torn up .
" These last weeks we signed several contracts with foreign investors .... Their engagement is a clear evidence of foreign companies ' focus and determination to invest in Albania . "
The meeting was co @-@ ordinated by the German foundation Konrad Adenauer Stiftung ( KAS ) .
A Turkish foreign ministry official told Istanbul @-@ based daily Hurriyet on Sunday ( January 2nd ) that his country was unaware of the Greek government 's plan and that Ankara needed to see its details to be able to comment on it .
Such a long process is odd even for the usually slow Serbian judiciary , which all leads to the conclusion that Ceca enjoys some sort of protection in political structures , " Piper said .
After talks in Zagreb , Bebic said Croatia is willing to promote good neighbourly relations with Serbia .
" Employers and government like to correspond and negotiate , but not solve anything , " Cupic said .
The leaders of the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) , Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) and Croatian Democratic Union of BiH ( HDZ BiH ) -- Sulejman Tihic , Milorad Dodik and Dragan Covic -- issued a joint statement but offered little detail .
A delegation of the Republika Srpska ( RS ) government , led by Economy Minister Jasna Brkic , is in Brussels to take part in the second economic dialogue between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Some nine months after the launch of the negotiations in October 2005 , the first chapter in the talks was opened and provisionally closed in June of last year .
" He has become a marginal force in Turkey .
Little progress , however , has been made , especially as Greece has been agitated by Macedonia naming its airport after Alexander the Great , whom Greece claims as its own .
The Council , which is in charge of control of the fiscal policy of the state , revealed that to repay its debts , Serbia will have to allocate 5.1 billion euros from the state budget -- almost 14 % of its GDP .
That was my big success that earned me a lot of money , as everyone in the village rewarded me .
Regardless of the outcome , the elections will be monitored closely by the international community .
In its report last year , the EC voiced concern about lingering weaknesses in some areas , including freedom of expression .
Therefore , since January 2011 , we 've put all construction permits on our website .
One of the detainees , a lawyer , described as al @-@ Qaeda 's leader in Turkey , was indicted in Izmir earlier this month , with the prosecutor demanding a 38 @-@ year prison sentence for him .
EULEX is assisting the ministry in this phase also .
This is how we do it : bank training for EU hopefuls
Fuele also called on Ankara to focus on implementing required reforms .
By Dmitar Bocevski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 14 / 08 / 08
" I would let Novak become the president at once , " he declared .
" A tremendous shock , " a spokeswoman for the Polish Embassy in Athens told SETimes .
Now , according to Abdixhiku , the political situation allows Kosovo and Serbia to feel equal in imposing trade embargoes on one another .
Tadic also expressed confidence that the last fugitive indictee , Goran Hadzic , would be brought to justice soon .
Young Roma beggars smoke in Skopje 's city square .
Skopje airport 's new terminal building . [ Klaudija Lutovska / SETimes ]
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Tuesday that he would refer all activities conducted under the country 's Belene nuclear power plant project to the Prosecutor 's Office .
" We want Bulgaria to be an integral part of the energy market in Europe , " the EC president said .
Thirteen of the commissioners @-@ designate were members of the outgoing EC , but none will retain their previous portfolios .
Key areas of mutual concern include counterterrorism and nonproliferation , aviation security , and fighting the drugs trade , illegal immigration and other organised crime .
This will be Milinkovic 's eighth Paralympics .
Once the Polish and Czech presidents sign the treaty that their countries have already approved , Europe will finally " be able to grapple with the 21st century challenges , " he added .
Kosovo introduces " reciprocity " with Serbia , BiH
Nine days later , the Serbian authorities handed him over to The Hague tribunal to answer charges of genocide and war crimes , stemming from the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
( Blic - 14 / 11 / 07 ; AP , AKI , UNMIK Local Media Monitoring , Beta , B92 , BIRN - 13 / 11 / 07 )
" Albania is an ally of the [ United States ] regarding global peace and security , " Oketa said .
At the same time , he stressed the importance of a peaceful solution .
A strong international presence in Kosovo is expected for the near future . [ UNMIK ]
" We have many unemployed persons , " she said .
The police operation , called Mountain Storm , was launched on Wednesday in the village of Brodec in order to arrest a criminal group of 30 to 50 people , led by Ramadan Siti and Lirim " Nazi " Jakupi .
After that , if no agreement is reached , UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's status plan -- which envisions " supervised independence " for Kosovo -- would automatically go into effect .
Germany , which closed its reactors after the Chernobyl accident in April 1986 , and Austria are the most anti @-@ nuclear EU nations .
More is at stake than just EU membership , says the head of the country 's European Integration Office .
" Istanbul has come to be known as a meeting point of continents , but it would make us more proud if Istanbul came to be remembered as the place where the misfortune of almost a billion people has taken a positive turn , " said President Adbullah Gul , reiterating his country 's commitment to this issue .
The number of reported cases has skyrocketed since 2005 , according to researchers -- not because there is increasing abuse , but because more and more women are finding the courage to report what they have gone through .
This Ramadan is special for Mehmedovic , because it is his grandson 's first year of fasting .
The Macedonian government is said to view Nimetz 's latest proposals as unacceptable .
UNMIK head Lamberto Zannier represented Kosovo at the session .
" Let 's all try to calm down , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn advised .
The Goulandris Natural History Museum Gaia Centre showcases the natural sciences and the evolution of the planets .
Opposition politicians in Montenegro have long cried foul over the country 's elections , calling them illegal , undemocratic and influenced by organised crime .
" Her activities in the legal field , the laws and ideas she proposed , have undoubtedly brought Serbia closer to European values and standards , " Civic Initiatives Director Miljenko Dereta told SETimes .
It is totally unacceptable , " he said in New York .
We are giving our maximum in order to harmonise our positions concerning the crucial issues .
Willis must have been charmed by the car , since he later used a Yugo to chase criminals around New York in " Die Hard . "
The council will operate in the framework of the Office of the President of Kosovo , and will be headed by Sejdiu .
Once in place , the system would cover all of Europe except NATO members Bulgaria , Greece , Romania and Turkey .
Listing numerous methods of torture , Alhajouj told reporters that the six were " treated like animals . "
The paper always had provocative , cynical covers depicting cartoons , and was famous for its sense of humour .
For his part , Sejdiu said " Kosovo will be a country of democracy , a country for all its citizens .
Greece may be drowning in debt and awash in protests stemming from unpopular austerity measures , but that has not deterred thousands of Albanians from trying to claim Greek heritage and formally change their nationality .
Analysts see a winding road ahead for the project .
Such results are " distressing , but not surprising , " former Turkish Ambassador Sukru Elekdag told SETimes .
The current unemployment rate is 12.4 % .
Speaking at a business forum , he said Macedonia has signed three multilateral free trade agreements and has created favourable conditions for foreign investors in technological @-@ industrial development zones .
Frequently sarma -- cabbage leaves stuffed with spiced minced meat-- is the main course , followed by traditional Christmas small dumplings powdered with fine sugar -- fritule or dried figs .
Few understood or shared Djindjic 's perseverance .
What Mutercimler said in the interview supports the theory that Ergenekon is one of several names for the deep state since the Cold War , such as such " Gladio " in Italy .
The nationalist @-@ right opposition parties , opposed to Serbia 's EU accession and normalisation of relations with Kosovo , say that by conditioning Serbia 's candidacy , Brussels completes the independence of Kosovo .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule voiced hope on Wednesday that the European Parliament will give its consent in due time to allow this to happen as planned .
In March , newly @-@ elected Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat met and agreed to re @-@ launch negotiations .
However , citing public documents , the lawyers said there was evidence that a group of Dutch military officials actually obstructed air support for fear their troops could fall victim to friendly fire .
He is accused of participating " in a joint criminal enterprise aimed at asserting full control in the KLA operational zone of Dukagjin , which allegedly was carried out by the unlawful removal and mistreatment of Serb civilians , Kosovar Albanians , Kosovar Roma and other civilians , who were , or were perceived to have been , collaborating with Serb forces or not supporting the KLA . "
Stocks rose sharply in Athens on Monday ( March 14th ) . [ Reuters ]
Four years later , Serbia still grappling with Kosovo 's independence
Six Southeast European ( SEE ) countries are among 63 world nations with high levels of human development , according to the UNDP 's annual Human Development Report , released on Thursday ( November 9th ) .
The pay gap was 16 % in 2002 , narrowed to 7.8 % in 2006 , jumped to 12.7 % in 2007 , decreased to 9 % in 2008 , then to 8.1 % in 2008 .
Dodik has vowed that RS police will arrest Divjak , Ejup Ganic and others indicted by the Serbian authorities involved in the Dobrovoljacka case , should they ever be found in the Bosnian Serb entity .
" Well , I can always collect plastic bottles and recycle them for some small money , " says Juric bleakly .
" If this duty is assigned to us , we will look at the scale on which it will be carried out .
" There weren 't any investments in this area and now we think there is a chance for us . " Markopoulos is also a mining engineer .
The need in the EU to cope with the pressures of globalisation and demographics is not a reason to dismiss morality and the need for mutual respect .
" We even hope you might not notice too much the change in the rotating presidency , " the British daily Financial Times quoted the minister as saying during a presentation of Hungary 's EU presidency priorities in Brussels .
The newly empowered liberal feminist movement has had a series of political successes , directly contributing to the passage of the reformed penal and civil codes in 2002 and 2006 .
The trend has grown in the past ten months -- a wave of Greek businesses moving not only to Bulgaria , Romania and Serbia , but to Macedonia too .
Although their main goal is simply to protect their criminal activities , they do not want to see the region stabilised or the rule of law improved .
Bulgaria must decide whether to continue building the Belene nuclear power plant with Russian funding until a new strategic investor is picked , or suspend the project , Bulgarian Economy , Energy and Tourism Minister Traycho Traykov said on Sunday ( February 28th ) .
Romania 's AROBS Transilvania Software is fifth , while fellow Romanian company TeamNet International S.A. ranks seventh .
The most flagrant irregularities are believed to have happened in Skenderaj / Srbica where the Central Election Commission ( CEC ) reported turnout of over 94 % .
Police break up human @-@ trafficking ring operating at Skopje 's airport
The board accused the magazine of " encouraging the youth to laziness , adventurousness and relations outside of wedlock . "
" We don 't have billions of dollars for construction , but we [ also ] don 't have time to lose ; we need to think a decade in advance , " Vinca Nuclear Institute Professor Ilija Plecas said in an interview with SETimes .
South Stream , which is due to become operational in 2015 , will bring up to 63b cubic metres of Russian gas annually to Bulgaria , Serbia , Hungary , Slovenia , Austria and Italy in one leg , and to Croatia , Macedonia , Greece and Turkey in a second one .
Though Bulgaria and Romania have been granted entry into the visa @-@ free zone , it won 't be immediate .
Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer said during a visit to Pristina Thursday ( August 20th ) that his country will continue to extend support to Kosovo .
Britain has criticised Belgrade 's initiative , and Serbian officials -- including President Boris Tadic -- say they are ready to discuss a compromise with Western countries , in particular EU members .
My wife lost hers because the factory she worked for closed down , and our daughter works in a small private company which is not stable at all .
The chief prosecutor reminded Serbia of unfinished business with the court , blasted Croatia for criticising the tribunal and scolded Bosnia and Herzegovina for the escape of an indictee .
KFOR Commander General Erhard Drews tells SETimes that while it is not up to his personnel up investigate those responsible for violence , KFOR would not " tolerate a return to the clashes of the past . "
Many party members felt that Lagumdzija 's decision to form a coalition with the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) was autocratic -- and was considered a betrayal by most of the party cadres and citizens who supported the SDP in the elections .
The vehicle , called Peri , was developed by the Cappadocia team under Turkish defence company ASELSAN .
Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou left on Saturday ( June 28th ) for a three @-@ day visit to China .
" My parents don 't have enough money to buy presents for all of us .
For example , yearly study at the mathematics faculty in Zagreb costs 760 euros , while in Belgrade it is 1,000 euros .
" If you can 't stick to rules , you have to leave the game , " he added , describing such a move as a measure of " last resort . "
EU countries that are not eurozone members may be asked to join efforts in rescuing Greece from its debt crisis , according to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban .
Watchdog : most nations face serious corruption problem
In December 2010 , Geoana was suspended for six months for alleged statements that harmed the party 's reputation .
During the most recent football match between BiH and Serbia @-@ Montenegro teams , thousands of RS fans traveled to Belgrade to cheer on the neighbouring country 's squad .
Berlin has consistently opposed any direct financial assistance from its government while calling for IMF involvement .
" We currently retain 18 employees , which is really a maximum , and there could have been many more , if the project had been completely implemented , " said the company 's technical director , Nihad Culov .
Marijo Moznik was third in the men 's high @-@ bar competition .
Reporters and crews battled fatigue as well as the competition .
" Despite the historical shortsightedness of our northern neighbours , we will enter the EU , " Kosor vowed .
But Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic managed to persuade the party 's majority to stay in the cabinet through October 1st , giving authorities another chance to locate the war crimes fugitive .
Voicing confidence that he would be acquitted on that charge as well , Tsonev said on Wednesday he would sue Bulgaria at the Strasbourg @-@ based European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) over his " unlawful " 69 @-@ day detention .
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander , Ratko Mladic , top the list of four indictees still sought by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
The team typically plays a 4 @-@ 4 @-@ 2 formation , but if necessary , reverts to attacking with three players .
The true aim , he said , is to cripple the judiciary .
" The Kurdistan Meclis or any other separatist parliament like that is not acceptable by our people , " he told SETimes .
Up to 90 % of Albanian tourists are Europeans , of whom 70 % enter the country by road , presenting a major challenge .
Greece now hopes to initiate new negotiations with Britain .
According to EU statistics , Greece has one of the highest wage levels , while Bulgaria stands firmly at the bottom .
" On the one hand , the EU Council session and the decision on Belgrade 's candidacy is approaching , and on the other so is the general election in Serbia .
The only difference he sees between his report and Ahtisaari 's proposal is that the UN envoy " does not call it independence and I do , " Lagendijk said .
Waiting until the deadline , the Socialist Party registered on Tuesday ( March 8th ) to participate in the May 8th elections , on condition it is guaranteed a free and fair process .
In Europe , delays attributable to air traffic management account for 1,000 hours each day , according to the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation ( EUROCONTROL ) .
At least four people have been arrested thus far , for what authorities describe as an " act of terrorism . "
" We were a revolutionary organisation that used the tactics of fighting an authoritarian regime .
It also accuses Yugoslavia of having conducted a second ethnic cleansing of the Knin region just prior to the Croatian Army 's Operation Storm in August 1995 .
" It is impossible to forget the dramatic scene in which the harem slave girl Hurrem looks straight into the eyes of the sultan and calls him by name before fainting , while all the harem women -- including the sultan 's own sister -- wouldn 't dare hold their heads high in front of the holy , almost godlike emperor , " Can told SETimes .
" We will campaign for the European Commission to draft a report some time between the elections in Turkey in autumn 2007 and the European elections in spring 2009 , " German Chancellor Angela Merkel said following talks with the French and Polish presidents , Jacques Chirac and Lech Kaczynski .
That rhetoric aside , Belgrade and Tirana have increasingly found common ground on a range of issues .
He and British authorities discussed security measures Greece should take in view of the upcoming Champions ' League 's final game , which will be played in Athens on May 23rd .
The Istanbul meeting also marked a first trilateral meeting among Turkey , Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
The mayors say strict procedures have been put in place to guarantee transparency ; the process is carried out via electronic bids and is monitored by the state .
Turkish Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay called on neighbouring Armenia on Monday ( April 13th ) to help restore the ancient town of Ani on the Turkish side of the border as part of efforts to normalise bilateral relations .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 31 / 07 / 08
The highest @-@ ranking among them is the leader of the main opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party ( BSP ) and former Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev .
He said they were being detained to check for health problems and contagious diseases and that Greece would use 250m euros in EU funding to build the centres and house 30,000 immigrants .
The head of the Joint Research Centre ( JRC ) at the European Commission , Roland Schenkel , says co @-@ operation between his organisation and the Bulgarian scientific community is developing at a stable pace .
The family will need at least five years to pay off their current debts .
Most of the new jobs created in the EU are being filled by women , who also represent the majority of graduates in each of the Union 's 27 member nations , the European Commission ( EC ) said in a new report , released on Wednesday ( March 7th ) .
The investment is expected to create around 1,000 jobs .
A new export strategy , presented at the Croatian Export Convention in Zagreb , aims to boost a successful competitive economy on the international market .
On Thursday ( October 28th ) , the New Kosovo Alliance ( NKA ) party submitted a request for a confidence motion in parliament .
" Our foreign policy platform that we introduced to the American partners is based on principles of faithfulness and transparency , " he said , adding the AKP 's diplomacy lacks realism and effectiveness .
Drummer Ozgur Can Oney said the contest inspired the group to write new songs -- songs , he said , they are eager to share with the world .
There 's a lot on Croatia 's plate . "
The first revolving hotel in the world will be constructed on the island of Solta , Croatia , offering a 360 @-@ degree view of the Adriatic Sea after completion in two @-@ and @-@ a @-@ half years .
They agreed on the need to strengthen bilateral and trade co @-@ operation and discussed the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece .
It was Ajvaz @-@ Dedo who found a good spring , and worked to bring the water to the village .
With a score of nine , Iceland ranked number one in the organisation 's 2009 Freedom of the Press index .
" It is a natural and inevitable consequence of the present historical phase of the system it is haunting .
" In the future , things could return again to the 1990s , " he told reporters at a news conference , following talks with his Bosnia and Herzegovina counterpart Sven Alkalaj .
According to the Croatian Institute for Social Research , only about 8 % of youth are involved in the country 's politics .
There is already talk of a third bailout .
In the documentary portion , 15 regional documentaries are vying for Best Film and the Human Rights Award , the latter funded by the Swiss foreign ministry .
According to the report , politicians often disparage journalists for their lack of professionalism , yet try to influence editorial stands . ( Zeri , Express , Koha Ditore , Kosova Sot - 21 / 07 / 10 ; Kohavision - 20 / 07 / 10 )
The shooting of " The Unknown " -- a film co @-@ produced by Bulgaria , Germany , Greece and Russia -- will begin in late summer or early autumn .
Four hydropower plants are the first public property assets put up for sale following Prime Minister Sali Berisha 's unveiling of a privatisation plan , which aims to sell just about everything .
Skopje hopes widespread tax cuts and other steps will cushion the local impact of global financial woes .
Bulgaria submitted its candidacy to host next year 's Symposium of World Telecom Regulators .
Within 30 days , a new commission formed by judges will be established .
In November 2005 , the Contact Group released a set of " Guiding Principles " for the resolution of Kosovo status .
With only a few months left before the November parliamentary elections , the new party leader has a lot of work to do .
Now that Serbia is on its way to visa liberalisation , Bosnian Serbs will have the same privilege by way of Serbian passports .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times in Ankara -- 30 / 04 / 09
Russian diplomats believe that a settlement that meets these conditions would suit the West , which seeks a decision on Kosovo without delay .
However , the influence of young people and women in party politics is still weak .
2009 to be a crucial year for Croatia
A movie titled " The Albanian " won the special jury award at the Moscow International Film Festival .
SES @-@ Turkiye : your new home for news from Turkey .
Serbia 's Novak Djokovic makes his tournament debut on Wednesday evening against fellow countryman Janko Tipsarevic .
Automotive sales in Turkey hit a historic high of 85.3 % year @-@ on @-@ year to 81,397 vehicles in September , following the 18.5 % year on year drop in August , according to figures from the Automotive Distributors ' Association , published on Tuesday ( October 6th ) .
It came in third after the AKP and CHP , winning 70 seats .
" The message is simple : there is no impunity , and there cannot be a refuge for Mladic and Hadzic , " the Croatian news agency HINA quoted Brammertz as saying .
Moon said hopes that the incident will help citizens of BiH unite in their common goal in and do what is necessary to become a part of Europe .
Medvedev : I don 't think that is a realistic way to look at the problem . Prices of gas are determined by a clear formula based on oil prices , which I think is good .
" I enjoyed being a child again , " said Belgrade lawyer Petar , 55 .
Greek Cypriot President Demetris Christofias ( left ) and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart Dervis Eroglu held two days of negotiations in New York last month . [ Reuters ]
The prime minister insists that his government will proceed with new reforms .
Seven cities in Croatia are hosting the Men 's World Handball Championship from January 16th to February 1st .
Turkey 's Supreme Election Board ( YSK ) found them unfit to be candidates , based on past convictions for links to the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) , which the Turkish state has been fighting for over 26 years .
Art Agolli , the Canadian firm 's business development manager , says that if it wins the tender , Bankers Petroleum will " revamp the refinery and turn Albania into an upgraded oil exporter . "
" I hope we will soon be able to reach a mutually acceptable solution to the name issue under UN auspices , " the Greek leader wrote to Macedonian President @-@ elect Gjorge Ivanov , congratulating him on his April 5th election victory .
The leaders of Azerbaijan , Georgia , Turkey and Egypt signed the deal during a mini @-@ summit in Prague , hosted by the European Commission ( EC ) and the Czech presidency of the EU .
There are more than 36,000 farmers and agriculture workers in Croatia with a yearly production average of 1.7 billion euros and annual subsidies worth 650m euros .
If a driver runs a red light , there will be no increase in demerit points , but the offender will be fined 300 euros .
( Reuters , AP , BBC , RFE / RL , Fena - 29 / 05 / 07 ; Javno.hr - 28 / 05 / 07 ; Reuters , AP , DPA , Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - 25 / 05 / 07 )
Southeast Europeans are passionate football fans .
With a rise in food prices and other groceries in Croatia , and the coming raise in VAT on all purchase items , Croatians take regular shopping trips to neighbouring BiH .
" It 's good to be back , " Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic said in Brussels , following discussions on the treaty with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn .
The Russian companies Rosneft , Transneft and Gaspromneft will acquire a combined stake of 51 % .
" The candidacy will have a positive impact if the coalition led by President Boris Tadic wins the next election in Serbia , otherwise the relations between Kosovo and Serbia will depend on the manner in which the problem of northern Kosovo municipalities is solved .
Ismaili waited ten days to have a magnetic resonance exam , though his name had been on the hospital list for the exam for weeks .
EBRD 's entry as a shareholder was realised via a capital increase worth 3.7m euros .
Both he and Gasic says day @-@ to @-@ day life is expensive , though she always manages to buy cheese from him .
" We don 't want riots , but we want the true parade , " he told SETimes .
Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi has designed a 21st @-@ century facility to house the ancient treasures of the Acropolis .
Albania resolved its presidential crisis at the final hour , narrowly avoiding forced early elections .
Jusuf Ramadanovic contributed to this article .
The only step left is thinking of a way to connect them , " researcher Dr Biljana Ljuic explained .
Boryana Koleva , a 25 @-@ year @-@ old business administration specialist from Sofia , returned from Valencia a couple of years ago after several months of fruitless efforts to find a job .
He met with President Alfred Moisiu .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 01 / 06 / 09
KFOR is there to ensure a safe and secure environment -- for all the people of Kosovo , " de Hoop Scheffer wrote in a piece published in the latest edition of NATO Review on Thursday .
Cig , who retired more than 30 years ago and is the author of 13 books , is the latest of many Turkish intellectuals to have been brought to trial over their views , or because of remarks they have made .
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski , who was the opposition leader at the time , broke the eavesdropping scandal . [ Getty Images ]
No political body has authority to step in and halt implementation of the law .
That , in turn , is a result of a political impasse .
Digital technology was used to unscramble a disguised photo of the paedophile , codenamed Vico . [ Interpol ]
However , despite the progress , some hurdles still stand in the way : lack of specialized personnel in some of the regions , societal prejudice and the absence of courts specialised in adoptions .
" I have no intention to resign because I haven 't done anything .
Upon their EU entry in January 2007 , the EC imposed the so @-@ called Co @-@ operation and Verification Mechanism ( CVM ) on Romania and Bulgaria to measure their progress in meeting commitments in those areas .
The KAF conducts more than 200 projects in more than 120 countries around the world .
This is a reality we live on a daily basis .
" The agreement puts Croatia 's agriculture in a better position in that it will not depend on exports anymore , but will enlarge its domestic market .
But if they exist , either number is not significant .
The find contains 37 Byzantine golden coins from the 10th and 11th centuries , a golden ring and five gilt loops in a clay pot .
The total cost of the project will be 31.9m euros -- 25m euros of which are secured by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development .
NATO member countries represent a certain guarantee of a secure investment of foreign capital .
The Kosovo Assembly 's disregard is not something new , says Filloreta Bytyqi , former head of the Council .
How the burglary was carried out has seized almost as much attention as the theft , with charges of poor security tossed around amid complaints the heist is another embarrassment for a country in the grip of a deep economic crisis and fighting a reputation for incompetence .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 19 / 11 / 07
She is happy with no curriculum changes .
Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the oldest iron workshop in the world , during excavations in the central Black Sea province of Corum , Turkey .
Turkey , US strive to boost relations
But the two nations have been at odds over how to deal with the Iranian nuclear threat .
Severe infections of the central nervous system or lining of the heart may occur .
Babacan also noted that the national income per capita grew from $ 2,598 in 2002 to $ 5,477 last year .
Political leaders of the Kosovo Serb community suggested some parts of the talks had gone in their favour .
Turkish Foreign Minister Hikmet Cetin is holding inter @-@ party talks aimed at reviving centrism as a political force . [ Getty Images ]
" After this visit , it is the time for Kosovo 's status to be decided , " he added .
After the Easter holiday and throughout the long summer , the cliff @-@ hanging locale of Arahova is a good value .
The first trial against the ten lasted more than four years and ended in 2010 .
At the end of 2006 , the EU pledged to cut by 20 % its annual consumption of primary energy by 2020 .
Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos , whose country currently holds the rotating presidency of the 27 @-@ nation bloc , said on Monday that Spain would push for a decision at this week 's summit .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has backed the move , saying the application of European rules brings Belgrade closer to the EU .
The programme is expected to create new jobs and thus improve living standards in that part of the country , as well as erode support for the outlawed Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) , classified as a terrorist organisation by both the United States and the EU .
Also this week : Croatia 's Stipe Mesic pays a three @-@ day visit to Libya .
Seen as a " major blow " to al @-@ Qaeda , Anwar al @-@ Awlaki was killed on Friday .
On the other hand , industrial production gives little reason for optimism .
Dragisic : Mufti Zukorlic wields the greatest political influence in Sandzak and thanks to some of Belgrade 's dumb moves , he keeps getting more opportunities to score points .
The ruling Independent Union of Social Democrats ( SNSD ) decided to nominate a member of a Serbian opposition party to serve on the three @-@ person parliamentary presidency -- a move that Croats say shut them out .
Alpine climber Teodora Vid became the first Romanian woman to climb an 8,000 @-@ metre mountain peak , Agerpres reported on Wednesday ( May 27th ) . On May 19th , Vid climbed the world 's sixth largest mountain , in the Himalayas .
The agreement envisions financial support and scholarships for joint cultural projects and exchange programmes .
BiH political leaders return to the bargaining table
Serbian officials consider the agreement outdated because NATO and Serbia are no longer wartime foes and because Serbia joined NATO 's Partnership for Peace programme .
A failed February 11th no @-@ confidence vote in parliament cited the salary fiasco as one of its justifications , and the nation 's largest labour union demanded Finance Minister Trajko Slaveski 's resignation .
There is wide speculation in Serbia that the government is welcoming Russian investors in exchange for Moscow 's staunch support on the Kosovo issue .
SETimes : One of the recent developments was lifting visas between Albania and Serbia .
According to the former Danish prime minister , Bulgaria could " play a constructive role " in bringing Serbia and the other Balkan countries closer to EU and NATO membership .
" We are full of concerns because we have questions about a series of issues , " the AP quoted Gyurcsany as saying at a joint press conference with Tariceanu after Thursday 's meeting .
During meetings last week with President Branko Crvenkovski , EU and NATO officials stressed the need for a quicker reform process and said last month 's brawl at parliament should be investigated thoroughly .
Kosovo Albanians to table friendship treaty with Serbia
Cacak Mayor Velimir Stanojevic apologised to the player and urged him to stay in Cacak , " despite the disgrace the local supporters have brought on the town . "
She made her debut in the Belgian " Idool 2003 " talent contest .
Working for one of the largest travel operators in Greece , Bakopoulou explains that more holiday goers are gravitating towards destinations that are accessible by car , and avoiding exorbitant ferry prices and the ongoing strikes at ports .
At the end of February , up to 1,000 Romanians braved the rain and cold at an anti @-@ corruption rally in Bucharest , showing solidarity with the beleaguered minister .
Joint Serbia @-@ Montenegro police teams boost security
The task force includes about two dozen investigators and justice workers and will also have an office in Brussels , the AP reported .
HELSINKI , Finland -- Finnish authorities announced on Monday ( January 3rd ) they have launched a preliminary investigation into suspected bribery in the sale of armoured vehicles to Croatia by local company Patria .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 20 / 01 / 12
" We need to have a specialised court , " Penchev said at the May 3rd discussion , arguing that it would not only help speed up the trials but would also contribute to a more effective fight against organised crime and corruption in Bulgaria .
" Gadhafi lost everything and has no question on Turkey 's position right now , " he said .
In terms of resource allocation , market @-@ set prices and the ability to calculate costs and benefits transparently , a market economy has clearcut advantages .
Krivokapic added that dialogue between Montenegro and Russia might be useful for Russia @-@ EU relations .
Following Tuesday 's talks , Fuele and Ashton voiced support for a package of constitutional amendments proposed recently by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's government , which will be put to a national referendum on September 12th .
We respect public institutions and their decisions . "
It is rather more often the case of which lender will even consider their application .
Croatia was supposed to wrap up its entry talks by the end of this year .
It predicted the two countries would benefit from entering the eurozone because by entering they would reduce the threat of a currency crisis .
It is a high time to speak foreign languages ; it has become an indispensable need . "
" This is good news and shows once again that , even though very poor , countries can be very observant of freedom of expression . "
We hope our voice will be heard , and the reactors continue to work until we find alternative new sources of energy . "
Whatever the outcome we 're ready for it , " Kapusuz said .
You have to do whatever necessary to this end , " Erdogan told a press conference in Istanbul on Sunday , where he recounted a conversation he had with Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu earlier in the day . ( Zaman - 07 / 02 / 11 ; Hurriyet , AFP - 06 / 02 / 11 )
Ljajic has also announced the launch of 16 regional centres that will provide similar services across the country .
It is a tragedy many say could have been avoided if medical staff at the municipality @-@ operated facility had followed basic professional procedures .
One of the problems , he says , is the so @-@ called " double majority " of Serb representatives in the Kosovo Assembly .
Bulgarian European Affairs Minister Meglena Kuneva has been selected to represent her country at the European Commission ( EC ) .
" Because Chernobyl is a stark reminder that nuclear risks do not stop at our borders , our responsibility and solidarity should not stop at our borders either , " Barroso stressed .
Croatians hope that there will be a new economic boost and that the upcoming tourist season will result in more money in the state budget .
Pope Benedict XVI met with a group of bishops from Albania on Friday ( May 23rd ) at the Vatican .
The device , only 60cm high , has 19 sensors to help locate victims of natural disasters .
Interior Minister Gabriel Oprea ( left ) resigned after his appointment of Virgil Ardelean ( right ) to head Romania 's intelligence services became controversial . [ SETimes illustration ]
Diplomatic Diary : US star visits BiH
Workers at Serbia 's largest road construction company , Nibens Group , say they have not been paid for months -- even though they are building the country 's most important transportation artery and maintaining 40 % of the roads .
Romanian authorities have two months to adapt legislation to EU standards .
An increase of up to 70 % in Albania 's energy prices will affect consumers who use more than 300 kWh a month and businesses other than those in the flour and bread industry .
" Mladic is not charged with genocide in Srebrenica only , but also in other municipalities in BiH .
SETimes : Tell us something more about your political party .
Amza came to Prizren 28 years ago from Dragash .
Every country has a sovereign right to pursue economic -- and political -- partners , " Bozhinovski said .
It is not only heroin that is transported via these routes , but cannabis , hashish and raw opium .
SETimes : How well do you co @-@ operate with institutions or organs of state administration where the citizens are submitting complaints ?
" The majority of the flotilla participants had no violent intentions , but there exist serious questions about the conduct , true nature and objectives of the flotilla organisers , particularly IHH , " the Palmer report added , referring to the Istanbul @-@ based Humanitarian Relief Foundation .
Also this week : BiH Presidency Chairman Zeljko Komsic starts a blog .
The city administration took a loan from the European Investment Bank ( EIB ) for the reconstruction of the route , which many consider to be the main artery of Belgrade 's road infrastructure .
He observed that parliament passed a constitution -- according to which UNMIK will transfer authority to local institutions as of mid @-@ June .
French President Nicholas Sarkozy , who has been vocal in his opposition to EU membership for Turkey , has suggested forming a Mediterranean Union as an alternative .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 28 / 05 / 08
The contract terms , not yet fully disclosed , foresee state @-@ controlled Zastava and Fiat forming a joint venture , in which the Italians will hold a 67 % stake and the government 33 % .
It also emerged that Interior Minister Rumen Petkov had met with alleged underworld bosses , prompting calls for his resignation or dismissal .
However , the head of the national council for co @-@ operation with the tribunal , Rasim Ljajic , predicts the Netherlands will insist on Mladic 's arrest nonetheless .
The PKK is looking to strengthen this , but it cannot achieve this goal by using the old methods .
Estonia 's diplomatic mission in Moscow has been besieged by members of the Russian youth organisation " Nashi " ( Ours ) and other groups since late last week .
" I , for one , don 't know much about these elections ... [ it ] hasn 't been properly explained and I can 't take part in an electoral process as long as I don 't understand it , " said Dana Mihalache , 35 .
The UK is next with 19 , but in terms of total net capacity , it followed Germany , which decided this week to switch off seven of all 17 reactors on its soil .
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has expressed its determination to proceed .
In 1948 , the Soviet Union forced Romania , at the time its satellite , to cede Serpents ' Island , located 45km east of the Danube Delta .
Blaming market speculators for aggravating his country 's debt woes , he also warned that failure to rein in their activities could trigger a new global financial crisis .
Reacting to the new developments , the EU urged Serbia on Wednesday to confirm whether or not it wants to build closer ties with the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
The trial of two retired Croatian generals -- Rahim Ademi , 52 , and Mirko Norac , 40 -- is slated to begin June 18th .
Gramoz would not get his pay and many workers were left jobless .
I did not hear the mayors talk about mass exodus .
Tsonga , who soared from 38th to 18th place on the ATP list after the Australian Open , congratulated Djokovic .
Net dividends and profit shares will be taxed based on the same system .
It was the first time Cilic , who is unranked , beat a top @-@ 10 player .
Due to the alleged fraud , Kosovo police budget suffered losses that may amount to millions of euros , which make Kosovo police the primary victim in the affair , " EULEX said .
" New ideas require new people .
It protects companies and consumers from anti @-@ competitive behaviour from powerful players who want to distort free and [ fair ] competition .
Because we did not get a request from them , we did not issue a permit to Krasnici , " explained Committee President Valentina Bozinovska .
They offered me a job .
According to the health ministry , the figure of 1,700 is in accordance with world standards .
" After hearing so many unfortunate happenings in the state hospitals , I realised money comes second and health first .
History in Kosovo schools still behind the times
A spokesperson for the Bulgarian foreign ministry , Vesela Cherneva , confirmed that her government has moved to increase security measures at embassies and diplomatic missions .
By Biljana Pekusic in Belgrade , Linda Karadaku in Pristina , Biljana Lajmanovska and Klaudjia Lutovska in Skopje -- 09 / 03 / 12
The Peace Implementation Council Steering Board met in Sarajevo to mark the beginning of new High Representative Valentin Inzko 's mandate .
As for the Diyarbakir ambush , Akis says Turkey is ready to " overcome the difficulties of dealing with terrorists and prevent such attacks in the future . "
Oikonomides said these are government attempts to regulate its citizens , not their devices .
The rail industry , a wagon factory in Kraljevo and the engine industry would all feel the consequences of a closure , he said .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 15 / 12 / 06
Friday 's meeting was headed by the three international representatives acting on behalf of the Contact Group -- the EU 's Wolfgang Ischinger , Alexandr Botsan @-@ Kharchenko of Russia , and the US envoy , Frank Wisner .
By Georgi Mitev @-@ Santek for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 02 / 07 / 09
Optical illusions made big items appear small and vice versa .
At around 29 % in both , they were far below the EU @-@ wide average of 45.5 % during the previous regular election , in 2004 .
While street vendors in Athens are under threat of closure , customers argue about high prices .
The co @-@ winner was " Dooman River , " directed by Lu Zhang .
Ruins and archaeological treasures reflect a rich history dating back to the Illyrians .
Moldovan authorities have asked the Russian Ambassador in Chisinau to investigate the crime , due to the fact that the soldier who shot the young Moldovan was under Russian military authority .
The Security Agreement -- signed during NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer 's March 16th visit to Sarajevo - provides the basics for any classified information shared between BiH and the Alliance .
Former nationalist leader Vuk Draskovic signed " The Turn " declaration on Kosovo . [ Reuters ]
Momcilo Radulovic , a political analyst and leader of the European Movement in Montenegro , is a pragmatist .
His former associates speak highly of his professional experience and determination to bring every investigation to a successful closure .
Meanwhile , the EU collects billions of euros annually in visa fees .
Inzko also voiced hope that BiH 's 2010 budget will include funds needed to modernise its army .
Serbs from northern Kosovo , who have close economic and geographic ties with Serbia , have announced they will not abide by the new constitution or the laws stemming from it .
From there , they move towards EU member nations .
Members of the trafficking ring reportedly used the same channel a month ago to smuggle 100kg of liquid cocaine hidden in wine bottles , which were seized by the Greek authorities .
The situation prompted warnings not only from EU leaders but UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan left on Monday ( January 12th ) for an official visit to Kosovo where he is discussing bilateral relations and the situation in the Balkans with senior officials .
More than 180 fires have broken out in Greece . [ Getty Images ]
All parties agreed to have early elections .
" The EU is obliged to present concrete pressure on the establishment of Serbia to help citizens get rid of their mistakes stemming from nationalism and communism . "
Some respondents may not have wished to acknowledge supporting the DTP , the researchers said .
This was imposed in the Dayton Peace Accords as a temporary solution to help stop the war , and all those who took part in its implementation still bear part of the responsibility for the non @-@ functional state .
But it also voiced concerns about a lack of effective judicial protection for the suspects .
He was a passenger in a car that crashed into the back of a truck .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 31 / 08 / 07
A gas flow meter in a heating plant in Macedonia . [ Reuters ]
They will discuss issues related to libraries ' functions and e @-@ environment activities , with a focus on children 's departments .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 23 / 11 / 09
Others , like the Alternative Club from Trebinje , are concerned with the ethical aspects of the elections .
Political parties in Macedonia are again discussing changes to the electoral code .
" The historic unification and stabilisation of the European continent would be left incomplete without the gradual integration of the Western Balkans into the EU , " the paper on the Czech programme stressed .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- About 2,000 ethnic Albanians gathered in Skopje on Sunday ( November 14th ) to protest a population census scheduled for April .
This time , arsonists targeted a Starbucks coffee shop above the Asty , as well as a branch of the Bank of Cyprus in a neo @-@ Classical building near the Monistiraki flea market and Plaka , a popular tourist area .
At a meeting with Serbian Broadcasting Agency officials on January 11th , the owners informed them that the employees will be paid one and a half times their salary by the end of the month and another two times by March 1st .
Bulgaria and Russia signed an agreement on the project during then @-@ President Vladimir Putin 's visit to Sofia in January 2008 .
By Natasa Radic and Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb and Belgrade -- 11 / 10 / 10 Photos by Petar Kos
While most were treated and sent home , five students returned to hospital at the weekend .
While they have become a vital part of the economy , the influx has also altered the country 's social and cultural fabric .
Romanian Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs Adrian Iorgulescu said that the castle will remain a Romanian tourist landmark .
Rocen : I just talked to my Albanian colleague ( Edmond ) Haxhinasto ; we are happy that Albania , like Croatia , became a NATO member .
Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremic is expected to arrive in Italy on Tuesday ( September 14th ) to meet with Italian counterpart Franco Frattini .
A portion of the meat is shared with neighbors and the needy . [ Cigdem Bugdayci / SETimes ]
Croatia owes 40m euros to Austria 's Hypo Bank for improprieties in the sale of part of Slavonska Banka in 1998 .
I must say that not just girls are victims .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 05 / 05 / 11
The research was conducted by the Albanian Institute of Statistics , the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) .
In addition , the statement called for establishing a visa @-@ free regime once the Western Balkan countries meet the benchmarks defined in their individual road maps .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 06 / 04 / 10
Both the constitution and the Ahtisaari plan envisioned the KSC 's eventual formation .
He , however , does not support the plan to install the AES 92 reactor meant for Belene at the existing atomic station .
Huge protests in Istanbul streets
" This visit will certainly have a positive effect , but we cannot expect miracles , " Inzko said .
" All eyes are on EULEX , " he said .
A Macedonian parliamentary committee stripped former Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski of his immunity from prosecution early Thursday ( August 2nd ) , hours after he was charged with involvement in a disputed arms deal that allegedly cost the national budget 3m euros .
" I am making him the last offer -- Boris , call the election when something happens to me . "
Baykal , who had led the CHP since 1992 , stepped down on May 10th amid a sex tape scandal .
Tahiri said that the government is committed to the rule of law in Kosovo , including the north .
Bucharest will host the traditional EUROPAfest music festival from May 7th to May 13th .
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The aircraft used for the operation were from four military bases around the country and the military used tanker planes to give refueling support , according to reports .
Addressing parliament Tuesday , Tsvetanov said that GERB would act on its election promise to fight corruption and work to restore Bulgarians ' confidence in the country 's judiciary and legislature , stressing that any attempt to circumvent the law would be punished .
The system allows electronic drafting and recording of all legislative procedures , from the moment a certain law enters the parliament , until its publication in the official gazette .
He called on leaders of the pro @-@ European parties to " make one final effort in order to form a government and respect the will of the Serbian voters . "
" I am submitting my irreversible resignation ... with a request to relieve me of my duties and initiate moves to appoint a new prime minister as soon as possible , " Brankovic wrote in a letter to FBiH President Borjana Kristo and Vice Presidents Mirsad Kebo and Spomenka Micic .
Croatia 's plans to build a bridge linking the Peljesac peninsula with the mainland were also discussed .
Protesters donned bear suits and held signs that read " Stop !
Public opposition to the country 's co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal has dropped by 3 % and now stands at 54 % , she noted .
One of the main campaign topics was the signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU .
A storied Croatian team fought hard for the European handball championship , but couldn 't beat France .
Turkey has not announced any plans to defend against the growing threat of cruise missiles , choosing to focus solely on ballistic missiles .
Belgrade @-@ born actress Mirjana Karanovic was presented with a Golden Laurel Wreath Award at the MESS international theatre festival in Sarajevo for her contribution to theatre .
The General Directorate of Forestry , which is affiliated with the environment and forestry ministry , said that although Turkey suffers from severe forest fire damage , high among other European countries , it has also achieved success in forest fire prevention efforts .
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev 's decision to recognise the independence of Georgia 's breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia drew widespread condemnation Tuesday ( August 26th ) .
It had charged him with contempt of court in June 2007 , when he escaped to avoid testifying despite a court order prohibiting him to do so , and then refused to testify via a video link .
The prime ministers of Spain and Turkey join efforts to promote cross @-@ cultural dialogue .
Albanian Belle @-@ Air and New York @-@ based Scanderbeg Air conducted a test flight on Tuesday ( June 2nd ) .
The Nine Dragon Heads group has been participating in the festival for years . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
Bulgaria 's Tsvetana Pironkova at the 2010 Warsaw Open . [ Getty Images ]
After several days of serious accusations exchanged within the ruling coalition , Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic initiated the dismissal of his deputy , Mladjan Dinkic , on Monday ( February 14th ) .
Tihic 's pullout came just days before the February 15th deadline for submission of several drafts on police reform .
Dejan Nikolcevic , head of cabinet for Kosovo 's Minister for Returns and Communities , says settling property rights is a precondition for the permanent return of displaced persons .
An emergency unit has been mobilised to build a dam along the Danube River , which threatens to swamp a large part of Galati , a city of 300,000 people .
According to Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz , the Akkuyu plant will be designed to withstand an 8.0 @-@ magnitude earthquake , and could be increased if needed .
The stories of many other children who died elsewhere in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain to be told .
Without entrepreneurs and their blend of visionary and practical thinking , progress would be much slower .
On Monday , around 200 Serbs prevented police from setting up guardhouses around the apartment complex , forcing police to withdraw to the southern part of the city .
Analysts , such as local journalist Adnan Ibrahimi , question UNMIK 's neutrality when it comes to Mitrovica .
Disputes rooted in more recent history forced Matsuura to cancel a planned visit to Visegrad for security reasons .
After a long struggle to meet EU regulations , four BiH firms -- from Mostar , Blagaj , Banja Luka and Stolac -- have permits to export fish to the Union 's member states .
" By passing this law , we will close a very important issue , solve the existing problem of illegally @-@ built buildings and prevent such additional building , " Transport and Communications Minister Mile Janakieski told SETimes .
The head of the Albanian Orthodox Church 's Holy Synod , Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos , was awarded the title " Honorary Citizen of Korca " last week for his efforts in rebuilding religious and cultural institutions in the Albanian city of Korca .
A spokesperson for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton spoke of continued efforts to settle the border problem .
The talks with US officials are in advance of a Peace Implementation Council in February , during which a decision on the future of the Office of the High Representative will be made .
Last month , ICTY investigators questioned Slobodna Dalmacija editor @-@ in @-@ chief Mladen Plese , along with the former editor @-@ in @-@ chief of state @-@ run Croatian Television , Vladimir Roncevic , in connection with the same case .
In one recent effort , at Vodno outside of Skopje , a crowd of building owners blocked demolition equipment .
The first two units were shut down in 2002 and the second pair -- shortly before the country joined the EU in January 2007 .
This allowed Turkey to jump 18 places , to 74th , in the EFW released on Monday .
The town got its name from the Serbian word for strawberry , " jagoda , " but was renamed Svetozarevo after one of Serbia 's most prominent socialists , Svetozar Markovic , in 1946 .
The second amended indictment in October 2004 did not confirm the initial charges of genocide and complicity in genocide .
The indictment also details an event on October 18th 1991 , in which forces under Hadzic 's command , members of the paramilitary Dusan Silni unit and Serbian troops , forced 50 Croat detainees to march into a minefield on the outskirts of the village of Lovas , about 20km southwest of Vukovar .
" The football equivalent of the new counting rules is that of a referee blowing the whistle , one team goes to the changing rooms , while the other stays on the field and keeps scoring until the win , " opposition co @-@ ordinator Erjon Veliaj told SETimes , charging that Prime Minister Sali Berisha 's government had interfered in the outcome .
" We required this debate because we believe that the majority of Romanians are discontented , that the majority of Romanians are challenging the political authorities because ' Down with Basescu ' slogan means they want another president , because ' Down with the government ' means that they want another government , and ' Early elections ' means they want another parliament , " Romania 's Agerpres news agency quoted him as saying .
Teachers ' unions said last week they will strike as of September 1st unless 5,000 teachers receive back wages for July .
Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor 's administration insists that it is tackling the problem and that the steps it has taken will bear fruit .
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 22 / 03 / 12
" In June , when Vetvendosje organised the anti @-@ corruption protest , it confirmed the fact that people in Kosovo don 't show a readiness to protest for issues like corruption , better health service or education , [ because of ] the fear that such protests might harm political processes like dialogue with Serbia or relations with the EU .
The stereotype of the Balkans as a gangsters ' paradise no longer applies , according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime .
" The grey zone of real estate and construction industry are easy targets for such operations .
The new cabinet will have 15 ministries .
" The political parties ' approach is not serious because people nominated by them on the committee , with very few exceptions , do not have great weight in the parties they represent , " Ismaili said .
Gotovina was arrested in December 2005 and has since been held at The Hague 's Scheveningen detention unit .
Also in business news : gambling in Kosovo will no longer be subject to VAT .
Macedonia also needs to enforce the law regarding conflicts of interests and to ensure transparency in the administration , the former justice minister added .
The South Stream pipeline agreement that was signed between Greece and Russia late last month was widely heralded at home .
It has also strengthened bilateral co @-@ operation with neighbouring EU @-@ member states Austria , Hungary and Italy .
Cansu , a 16 @-@ year @-@ old Turk , attends the Pristina Sami Frasheri elementary school , as instruction is also offered in Turkish .
The focus has been on moving towards a post @-@ Dayton future , one that implies significant changes to the structure that has been in place now for a decade .
" Germany is going to be a key leader in that process .
SETimes : Which Orthodox churches and monasteries are actually being guarded by the Kosovo police ?
I hope that others will follow suit , " said Barroso .
This country has to deal with corruption and ' separate the wheat from the chaff ' , " retired salesman Marko Barisic ( no relation to Mladen ) told SETimes .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- Washington has no specific plan or proposals for progress in BiH , because decisions regarding the future are in the hands of local political leaders , US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg said in Sarajevo on Friday ( February 25th ) .
But under current circumstances , he does not feel like a citizen .
" The distribution of euro coins will probably begin in October and banknotes will be allocated a month later , " Christodoulou said .
On Tuesday , he is in Ankara meeting with counterpart Mehmet Ali Sahin and the chairman of the Turkey @-@ Macedonia Inter @-@ parliamentary Friendship Group , Sedat Kizilcikli .
Greece blocked a planned invitation for Macedonia to join NATO in 2008 , and in 2009 blocked EU accession talks over a lengthy name dispute .
Founded four years ago , the event seeks to educate people about the need to protect the ecosystems we inhabit .
Serbia battles brain drain of healthcare workers
The museum will display all the surviving Acropolis sculptures .
All plants - including the Kozloduy nuclear facility -- are operating properly in Bulgaria , with 1,200 megawatts ( MW ) being exported .
Dodik 's strategy is twofold : to undermine every joint BiH institution by fostering entity dualism , thereby ascribing to the Serbian entity in BiH , Republika Srpska , all the attributes of a separate state ; to promote conflicts between Croats and Bosniaks in the Federation BiH to create an impression that RS is stable and the Federation is tottering .
Albanian analysts argue any option other than Euro @-@ Atlantic integration can be dangerous to Macedonia 's multi @-@ ethnic stability .
This is the sixth general election in BiH since the 1996 signing of the Dayton Peace Accords .
It also criticised the country for failing to freeze illegally earned financial assets and to regulate political party financing .
Hidroenergetica will result from the merger between thermal companies Electrocentrale Deva and ELCEN Bucuresti , and the thermal power plant Paroseni .
Macedonia 's State Archive and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington signed a ten @-@ year co @-@ operation agreement on September 28th .
" Kurdish people in Syria and Iraq are also revolting .
New proposals for name dispute
By entering the EU , Croatia will automatically stop the current import and export rules , which were regulated with a bilateral agreement , " Stankovic concluded .
Meeting with President Branko Crvenkovski in Skopje , Fitzgerald expressed regret that Macedonia did not receive an invitation to NATO membership even though it had completed all necessary reforms .
In the meantime , Spiric remains acting prime minister until a new cabinet is appointed .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 16 / 02 / 11
" Kosovo is part of Serbia , " said Dragan Milic after casting a ballot near Pristina .
Macedonians also string up peppers , onions , garlic and corn and let them dry .
Kosovo 's RTK has observer status only .
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" Montenegro 's border police are not reacting , " he claimed .
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The decision comes more than a year after the country first agreed to host the US complex , part of an Obama administration plan to counter the threat of short @-@ to @-@ medium range missiles by building a shield over Europe .
Macedonian milk investment sours
The United States and those EU members that have recognised Kosovo have likewise said the issue is off the table .
Tadic 's campaign team responded that the disputed website is " original , legal , modern and prophetic , " modelled after successful European and other international politicians .
Given the mixed reactions to his report , the Dutch MEP indicated his willingness to reword it , to ensure it receives the support it needs for approval .
Albania is the starting point of one such route used primarily to move heroin from Central Asia to different Western European destinations .
Police disperse Serb protesters in Mitrovica
Bush said he believes Macedonia will be invited to join NATO at the summit in Bucharest next April , and he thanked the country for its contributions to the peacekeeping missions in Afghanistan and Iraq .
Kuci asks Kosovo Serbs to vote in November
He also suggests the series dispels some preconceived notions about Turkey .
According to 1986 data , defence was an $ 825m a year industry .
He added " we share the happiness with Kosovo 's people .
On Friday , Miletic spoke to SETimes about the situation in northern Kosovo , saying it was " tense , but quiet " following Friday 's grenade attack on a demonstration in Mitrovica .
The cabinet reached the fiscal targets , but reform in state @-@ controlled companies is critical in order to eliminate their arrears and to reduce subsidies .
The Croatian government will call a tender by February 15th for the privatisation of five shipyards .
We 'll develop a common agenda for co @-@ operation opportunities between our governments on these issues , " Hoxhaj said .
And Soccer City still isn 't full .
The river is a powerful economic engine for the communities it touches throughout southeast Europe .
Asanaj : Up @-@ to @-@ date registered investors in the agencies ' database are at about 8,482 .
Almost 25 % of Turkish businesses maintain websites .
" The lack of accountability and transparency in public procurement when tendering EU funds is a grave problem , " the unprecedented document read .
Under the accord , Turkey agreed to extend its customs union to all EU members , including Cyprus .
Armenians maintain that some 1.5 million of them were killed in a genocidal campaign by the Ottoman Turks between 1915 and 1917 .
As for NATO membership , " The majority of citizens are still against joining NATO and that is why parliament has issued the Declaration of Military Neutrality .
Drawing from foreign funds , especially the funds of the European Agency for Reconstruction , Serbia should introduce an automatic recording of air quality on a national level this year .
Certainly Moscow has been busy cultivating " friendships " with various countries in the region .
Although those agreements are not part of the agenda Serbia has to fulfill en route to EU membership , Belgrade hopes the documents will help establish a level of trust with Brussels and enhance the international reputation of the Serbian Army and police .
They are thought to have been murdered by Turkovic 's group .
He defeated Henri Kontinen from Finland in the final , taking both sets .
" I am convinced that there is no possibility for serious political talks before Serbian elections .
Since I was born , I had only one communist president -- this is first pro @-@ European president in my life , " 11 @-@ year @-@ old student Inga Taranu told SETimes .
The measures , announced following al @-@ Maliki 's meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan in Baghdad on Tuesday , also include restricting the PKK 's freedom of movement and blocking its funds .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said on April 7th that his country should become a member of the EU family , stressing its political and economic progress over the past decade .
One of the extensions was for the Sucevita Monastery complex in Bukovina .
A delegation headed by Macedonian Defence Minister Zoran Konjanovski began an official visit to Montenegro on Monday ( April 13th ) , at the invitation of Montenegrin Defence Minister Boro Vucinic .
Next month 's party convention will be the ideal place to show that , even without Racan , SDP remains unified .
Has the time come for Albania to join its neighbours in Southeast Europe as a popular choice for vacationers from around the world ?
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By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 03 / 02 / 11
A low percentage of the Serb population took to the polls , as Belgrade urged a boycott of the elections .
" If it had [ ended ] at that point , we could have been talking about optimistic scenarios for Albania 's economic growth .
In Monday 's article , Gregorian recalled that it was RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik and former RS President Dragan Cavic who proposed the text of the police reform agreement , which was also supported by the Bosniak and Croat parties and endorsed by the BiH and entity parliaments in October 2005 .
After the end of the process our Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministers will defend the PARP at the North @-@ Atlantic Council ( NAC ) meeting . " According to Crnadak , BiH is already prepared to work on its Individual Partnership Action Plan ( IPAP ) , which has wider political aspects and Crnadak believes BiH will be able to accept its IPAP in 2008 .
" I hope that in the future we will not face such problems , because I 'm just working to support my family and other families who depend on this job I do , " Berisha said .
The so @-@ called " Albanian organised crime " has steadily become a major distributor of heroin in the Balkans and EU .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias said on Sunday ( August 17th ) that his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat will occur on September 3rd and will focus on the procedural part of direct talks for reunifying the divided island .
Edita Tahiri , Kosovo deputy prime minister in charge of the dialogue with Serbia , told SETimes that since Kosovo and Serbia have no diplomatic relations , it comes as no surprise that the two countries lack judicial co @-@ operation .
The Russian participant in the project company , Pipeline Consortium Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis Ltd , was founded jointly by Transneft ( 33.34 % ) , Rosneft ( 33.33 % ) and Gazprom Neft ( 33.33 % ) .
" The reforms Serbia needs require a government with a stable majority , internal harmony and a clear vision -- this government does not meet either of those prerequisites , " analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic told SETimes .
As Kosovo eyes future army , NATO still in for the long haul
Business : Tirana airport expands
We continue with a comparison between public and private universities in the two countries .
" Minorities are second class citizens , but Alevis are third class . "
But Talat , a moderate pro @-@ Europe and pro @-@ reunification statesman , failed to win a second term .
However , the matter of state stability at a time when the government has a technical mandate and both parliament and the president are facing elections is also being raised .
A case in point is Malta , where negotiators took seven years to complete a liberalisation of the country 's real estate market .
Confusion in Kosovo on election reform
" This is the best report ever and a very promising one .
" But it is important that independence be achieved as a result of a UN Security Council resolution that will set the stage for recognition , and will open the door to your acceptance into NATO and the EU . "
Iraq 's Ambassador to Turkey Sabah Umran said both meetings are important to overcome differences and to avoid a larger crisis in the region .
Bulgaria 's Finance Minister Simeon Dyankov announced on Monday ( October 31st ) that the government and labour unions have reached an agreement to raise the minimum wage by 7.4 % .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 04 / 01 / 08
Croatia encumbered by border dispute
" People are heading across the border even on foot , as well as in organised coach tours .
Seven officials of the Croatian Privatisation Fund are being charged with accepting bribes and selling state owned companies without legal bids . [ HFP ]
Bulgarian Culture Minister Stefan Danailov announced on Monday ( January 7th ) that the restored Bulgarian church Sts . Constantine and Helena in Edirne , Turkey , will open later in the year .
The 1,500 page analysis , released over the summer , details the likely economic impact of joining the bloc .
" We co @-@ operate in the parliament , on a number of specific things , and we will continue to do so , but we have a different political programme , " he said .
For that to happen , the deadline for early calling is April 6th , in which case , according to Goati , the Democratic Party will have an even bigger advantage .
" I do not accept judgments made of this government to the effect that it has lost its credibility with regards to co @-@ operation with the tribunal , " the AFP quoted Sanader as telling reporters Wednesday .
There are neighborhoods of Poles , Romanians and Pakistanis , some living in squalid conditions in tiny basement apartments .
While the floods in Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Montenegro and Serbia have been described as the worst those countries have witnessed in a century , parts of Bulgaria and Croatia have also been affected by the extreme weather .
Although KESH proposed to the ERE an average increase of 37 % , the regulators lowered it to an average of 18 % with a ceiling of 70 % increase .
The parliament also reduced the budget allocations of most ministries by up to 16 % as the country seeks a loan deal with the IMF .
One recent setback was the failure to agree on constitutional and electoral reforms which would allow ethnic minorities to run for the country 's top posts .
I can 't wait for this election story to finish , so they can stop bombing us with their splendid ideas and proposals , " said Narancic .
Laura Pula , a Kosovo prosecutor in the Pristina District Court , fully supports the idea , saying it is " more than important " -- it is crucial .
However , police reform is first on the agenda , he added .
This means that the non @-@ Albanian communities have been granted substantial powers .
Greece , Croatia and Cyprus were ranked 5th , 6th and 8th in the world , respectively , on " tourism infrastructure , " for which they were given their best marks of 6.6 to 6.7 .
In the passage , the writer describes Ataturk as escaping an assassination attempt by fleeing the presidential palace disguised in a chador .
We issue warnings as the first measure for those breaking the rule of single duty .
SETimes : How do you see the future of Kosovo in general and the future of your community in particular ?
The decision , taken a day after Serbian President Boris Tadic 's re @-@ election , was not the final step in the process , however , because a launch date has yet to be announced .
Magazines are always popular , she added , especially " new issues of Time , Wired , The New Yorker , Scientific American and Smithsonian . "
The international documentary film festival BelDocs opened on Tuesday ( April 13th ) in Belgrade .
Tanja Fajon , a member of the European Parliament from Slovenia , has expressed concern that BiH could stagnate behind other Balkans countries because of the delay in reforms , especially in December when European leaders discuss the future of the EU expansion .
" That is a global problem , but we have to deal with it .
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" The European Commission has been following this issue very closely and attaches great importance to this issue , undoubtedly one of the most important benchmarks for any candidate or potential candidate country wishing to fulfill its European perspective , " he noted .
Turkey : immune to unrest in the Middle East ?
Macedonia passes election test , observers say
The accord includes the possibility that Azerbaijan could join a recently @-@ launched project to build a gas pipeline between Turkey , Greece and Italy .
By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 07 / 02 / 12
Bulgarian , Croatian and Romanian citizens are allowed to enter the country without one .
According to Kosovo Deputy Minister for Labour and Social Welfare Gjergj Dedaj , there are also over 150,000 retirees who also take pensions -- at an average of 70 euros a month -- from the ministry and have been transformed into a category of poor people .
About 100 people , including many policemen , were injured in the clashes during and after Thursday 's rally , held under the slogan " Kosovo is Serbia . "
Commenting on the survey results , Pusic said that many times , they reflect emotion .
By Muhamet Brajsori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 11 / 01 / 11
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates stressed the need for downsizing to be carried out in a well @-@ co @-@ ordinated manner .
The EU appointed Inzko as the new EUSR on March 11th .
" The Visegrad Group stands ready to promote the integration of the countries of the Western Balkans , " the foreign ministers said in a statement .
Pristina backs the concept of integrated management of the borders .
Macedonia is currently an official EU candidate , a member of NATO 's Partnership for Peace programme and hopes to be invited to join the Alliance next year .
The amendment that concerns the way the assets are obtained enjoys wide public support .
The 55 @-@ year @-@ old politician has been in custody since 2003 for crimes against humanity and violation of the laws and customs of war .
Some ... will mean additional trouble , but it could prove motivating .
The former prime minister has been charged with abuse of office , blackmail and bribe taking .
Pristina resident Naim Neziri said people understand " the EU has conditions for any state that wants to join ... these are their conditions .
That price , he indicated , would be the lowering of relations to a charge d 'affairs level , the suspension of all military co @-@ operation , support for a UN Security Council investigation , and legal aid to those affected by the incident .
" Events over the past few days point to the need to initiate this dialogue as a matter of urgency , " Zannier said , pledging that the UN would continue to work with all sides to encourage dialogue and ensure peace and stability on the ground .
If the member states ' governments and the European Parliament agree to the package , the development of the proposed Baltic Interconnection Plan will begin next year .
France supports the fast European integration of Serbia , Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said on Wednesday ( January 23rd ) after meeting his French counterpart , Bernard Kouchner , in Paris .
The agreement will increase the incomes of about 65,000 workers whose pay is not up to this standard .
The 16th edition of the International Istanbul Jazz Festival kicked off on Thursday ( July 2nd ) , the daily Zaman reported .
Two women are in the running .
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Out of the total sum , 100m euros will go towards mid @-@ cap investments in the energy , environment , health and education sectors .
Triantaphyllou agrees : " The remarks by Mesut Yilmaz are representative of another era in Greek @-@ Turkish relations when the mutual suspicion between the two countries was higher and , in all probability , both sides tried to undermine the other in some of the ways suggested by the former prime minister . "
We want to solve the legal vacuum in the north of Kosovo as soon as possible , but , of course , not at the expense of the Serb community , not to work according to the laws of the so @-@ called state of Kosovo and not to promote the Ahtisaari plan . "
Still , the current mass stock sale is not without criticism .
The PKK has proclaimed several unilateral ceasefires in the past , but none have been sustained .
Zika Gojkovic , vice president of the Serbian Renewal Movement , said that such statements caused Serbia nothing but harm .
Milliyet columnist Fikret Bila interpreted Basbug 's remarks as aiming to change perceptions of the military among devout Muslims .
" For the past two years , as the political environment has become more severe , the political weight of social media has increased , " he explains .
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Passed by parliament last month , the IVF law spurred both a public and political backlash , as it is one of the strictest in Europe .
That 's one down , and over 600,000 more to go .
Whoever stole the three works of art from Athens ' National Gallery -- including a 1949 gift from Picasso to Greeks for their resistance to the Nazis in World War II -- didn 't have much trouble getting in or out , but will have more difficulty finding another home for the treasures , according to analysts who specialise in art theft .
" We expect the trial to linger , as goes the unfortunate trend Romanian justice has set .
Croatian government and Makarska Riviera locals try to repair the damage and hurt feelings .
This , he said , will make Serbian products more competitive on the European market .
Voicing support for the proposal drawn up by Lajcak in a bid to facilitate a deal , Rehn also insisted that it was in line with the EU principles .
Youth unemployment continues to be a serious problem in Greece and Turkey , according to the latest Employment Outlook report by the Organisation for Economic Co @-@ operation and Development , published on Wednesday ( July 7th ) .
He was posted in Tripoli for three years .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan signed an agreement in Pristina on Tuesday ( January 13th ) with Kosovo counterpart Skender Hyseni to lift visa restrictions between both countries .
Minister Manevski said Macedonia took a page from Croatia 's book , which amended its constitution in June 2010 .
" The election campaigns made it clear that the parties are not willing to deal with the uncertain present , " the daily Kathimerini wrote .
" Macedonia must not go again through ... decades of corruption and crime , " said a member of the group .
UN General Assembly backs Serbia 's initiative on Kosovo
" The bad news for Belgrade is that , after The Hague tribunal , the biggest obstacle on the path to the EU will be Kosovo , " Simic said .
The biggest award of the festival , the Golden Egg , went to Japanese director Kohki Hasei for his documentary , Godog .
" They don 't care for the history of the clubs . "
Serbia will host the next CEI summit . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( left ) hands a gift to Serbian President Boris Tadic in Belgrade on Thursday ( February 12th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Romania 's " If I Want to Whistle , I Whistle , " the debut of 35 @-@ year @-@ old director Florin Serban , won the runner @-@ up Grand Jury prize as well as the Alfred Bauer award for cinematic innovation .
About 80 % of the funds have been provided so far .
Both Branko Bakreski and Zoran Baulovski are native Macedonians who moved abroad in search of a better life .
We would put ourselves in a very delicate position . "
PNL delegates also chose former Transportation Minister Ludovic Orban as the party 's deputy head .
Jankovic : We have solid legislation when it comes to human rights .
" This will push up inflation and reduce Bulgarians ' purchasing powers , " he told SETimes .
" We are talking about a country where soft power is not going to work and all sides fight ; don 't like each other , as well as those who support their rivals , " he told SETimes .
Drino told SETimes that after the incident , an examination showed he had a broken arm .
Air interceptions in groups of two to four aircraft were another new mission for Croatian fighter pilots .
Romanian scientists warn that Black Sea beaches are under threat .
According to British Ambassador Mathew Rycroft , the High Representative is the ultimate authority in interpreting the Dayton Peace Accord .
In this period we had many young , clever politicians and we have lost 18 , 19 years .
The World Bank and the Statistical Office of Kosovo reported last year a poverty rate of approximately 45 % , an even greater matter of concern since more than half of Kosovo citizens are below age 24 .
Kejsi Tola , a student at the Art College of Tirana , will be heading to Moscow this year for Eurovision .
" We cut the price from 9.5 euros as it was last year to 6.8 euros [ this year ] on weekdays and 8.2 euros on weekends , " said Vicenco Blagaic , the young Croatian entrepreneur in charge of the fair .
The Central Election Committee ( CEC ) has not yet announced its official results .
" I think that for Serbs from the north , it is essential to adopt this Integrated Border Management , or Administrative Lines Management , because we are hearing about crime in northern Kosovo and how the whole north is criminalised .
" If you look at any organisation , the IRA or ETA , when people want peace you always have a faction who don 't want peace , " he told SETimes .
The consultant will prepare a report on the financial viability of the project , which will likely be a key factor in attracting a strategic European investor .
But what families of the missing men of Krusha e Vogel want above all is a clear sign the killers will not be able to escape unpunished forever .
Despite limited participation , analysts say the event showed Kosovo 's readiness to ramp up its role in tackling important regional issues , such as emergency response .
The Partnership for Peace Planning and Review Process helps develop the capabilities of the BiH Armed Forces . [ NATO ]
" But now they 're buying half as much ... you don 't need to cut onions anymore to cry . "
While initially insisting that his country faces no major risks , he told participants at an economic forum in Sofia that the first signs of crisis have emerged in Bulgaria .
SETimes : Political parties are not the only ones in Serbia that can pressure certain state bodies .
According to the IFIMES poll , Gruevski is the most popular politician with 44 % of votes .
During his meeting with Borisov and Tsvetanov on Monday , Wainwright discussed ways to boost co @-@ operation between his institution and Bulgarian law enforcement authorities .
" In one year , Bells has succeeded in establishing parliamentary green lobby groups with 87 members from throughout the Balkans , " says Dusko Hristov , the movement 's co @-@ ordinator for Macedonia .
" We have to move on and open negotiations between the two sides ... without having a UN resolution , and see at the end of the process how it evolves . "
" Physical demands , such as the strain of performing repetitive tasks -- holding babies , bending to pick fruit -- are not well rewarded .
On Monday , two air force pilots flew their jets to Malta , telling officials there that they had been ordered to fire on protesters .
By announcing the possibility of Serbia not becoming an EU candidate , Tadic had " signed a capitulation of the policy he has been leading over the last few years , " the party said .
Three months after becoming the head of Kosovo government , he was indicted on March 8th , 2005 , for crimes against Serbs , Romas and Albanians who were allegedly accused of collaborating with former Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic 's government .
The two separate cases were merged at Tuesday 's hearing .
During last year 's election campaign he came up with an original idea : on a political party 's billboard , he wrote " I WANT A JOB " and his telephone number .
Belgrade is a far more serious and realistic international legal actor , which , for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entire region , is a better thing , " Filandra said .
Several other monasteries and churches can be found in close proximity to the canyon , such as St. Andrew 's Monastery , which is thought to date back to the late 1300s .
She said freedom of expression and freedom of assembly were " very important values , " and that Russia 's membership in international organisations such as the UN and the OSCE obliges it to respect those values .
" I believe that US Steel tried to sell the factory came to the conclusion that product sales will not grow and there will be new losses .
Thus , any barriers limiting the free movement of Bulgarian workers within the EU must be lifted by January 2014 .
On Thursday , Komsic was received by Pope Benedict XVI .
There were huge celebrations across Bulgaria on January 1st 2007 to mark the country 's EU entry .
One of the voices was a familiar figure in Greek football : Makis Psomiadis , owner of the second division team Kavala .
Whatever scenario happens , the deposits of our citizens are safe .
Two boats will make 12 round @-@ trips daily , carrying up to six heavy and 30 light vehicles .
" If Croatia wants to speed up the negotiations process , it clearly knows what to do , " diplomats in Brussels said .
" There have been technical meetings with Belgrade , Tirana , Skopje and Podgorica to fight organised crime , trafficking and to improve the exchange of information in the fields of justice , customs and police . "
A headline in the daily Takvim read , " Where is tolerance ? " Vatan , another newspaper in the country , read , " Europe is embarrassed "
Sanader , 56 , cited " personal reasons " as he officially stepped down as head of government and leader of the centre @-@ right ruling Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) on July 1st , naming his deputy , Jadranka Kosor , as his successor in both posts .
" While Kosovo has a solid legislative framework against corruption and all the institutions it needs to fight corruption , the co @-@ ordination and communication between them is limited .
The price of alcoholic beverages has shot up 129 % since the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) came to power eight years ago .
The event kicked off on July 12th , with more than 10,000 people on hand for opening day .
" Most of us are representatives from various organisations and the knowledge we bring from here will help us a lot with our work in the future . "
Serbia 's 2002 census showed that for the first time in its history senior citizens ( over age 65 ) far outnumbered children ( under age 18 ) .
As other political parties prepare for the November parliamentary elections , SDP must elect a successor .
Former Turkish political and military leaders acknowledge today that mistaken policies have exacerbated the problem .
What I understand is that KEK is currently conducting maintenance work that impacts the amount of energy it can generate .
The exhibition includes some 200 paintings , graphics , sculptures , installations and pictures by more than 150 artists from around the region .
" It would guarantee significant gas supplies and encourage competition on the European gas market ; it would lead to lower gas prices for the EU citizens and eliminate energy deficits in Bulgaria and the EU . "
Known as mobile termination rates , the fee that operators charged each other in Bulgaria -- 15.09 eurocents a minute -- was almost double the EU average , according to the EC . [ Getty Images ]
It also said not enough progress was being seen in women 's rights .
The talks concerning the future of Kosovo have not focused on this small population .
Thousands gathered in Belgrade 's Kosutnjak Park to participate in the Supernatural Festival on April 25th .
Nikolic : We need to respect the Serbs ' faith and traditions ; support [ their role ] economic development and we can integrate .
However , he said , security legislation adopted last year is helping to better the situation .
Ballooning debt and a lack of foreign investment have put Montenegro at risk of economic crisis .
" I am an optimist , " the DPA quoted him as saying .
But the biggest gain she says is the order EU has imposed .
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Presidents from 14 states discussed topics such as European integration , the global economy and energy issues .
" Greek voters sent a message that they want a fast @-@ paced and effective government , " he said .
" What Sali Berisha is doing to Albania is unprecedented -- for money , for some more votes in 2013 , " Brace told the Albanian daily Shekulli .
Accident turns spotlight on Romanian mining conditions
He grew up forced to use his wits .
The resolution further noted that Kosovo should be included in the EU visa liberalisation process and urged the European Commission to inform Pristina " without delay " of the steps that need to be taken .
Croatia 's tourism sector -- the country 's most lucrative -- enjoyed a record year in 2011 , despite the global economic downturn , and is expecting more of the same this year .
He had been acknowledged with a number of prestigious national and international awards for his contributions to culture and music , including the National Order " Star of Romania " in 2002 .
After the meetings , the two prime ministers said they had not overcome existing disputes but rather had agreed to keep them from hindering their countries ' future co @-@ operation .
The EC investigation will ascertain whether these conditions resulted in a lower price than if the sale had been unconditional .
Allegations of improper conduct forced the resignations of Voulgarakis and of State Minister and government spokesman Theodoros Roussopoulos .
However , owing to opposition from France , the bloc decided not to open talks on the economic and monetary policy chapter .
Fasting gives way to a grand Christmas feast for the Catholic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina , as SETimes contributor Jusuf Ramadanovic explains in the first of a series looking at Balkan winter traditions .
The Brasov Philharmonic Orchestra . [ Getty Images ]
" It also can come on a cultural level , even from football diplomacy , " he mentions , pointing to the upcoming UEFA Champions League match that might be played in Istanbul between Besiktas ( Turkey ) and Maccabi Tel @-@ Aviv ( Israel ) , on September 15th .
Some 65 MPs rejected the motion , while 43 supported it .
Marceta says that Schomberg approved the monument and gave up half of his fee to make the job easier for Zitiste 's people .
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Ahtisaari 's proposal does more than create a quasi @-@ independent Kosovo .
Also in business news : Parts of the Corridor 10 highway open in Serbia , and Greek banks help consumers go green .
" It is propaganda by Pristina that children are pressured and [ are there ] without parental permission .
The second edition of the International Circus Art Festival kicked off in Bucharest on Tuesday ( May 26th ) , Hotnews reported .
" They know our problems in Kosovo and I believe in them , " she said .
Regional economists say lowering credit ratings are not good news for any country because they signal to potential investors the loss of confidence and security .
The festival expects to draw more than 12,000 people .
Everyday becomes harder for us to survive , " said Pristina teacher Drita Belegu .
Technically still part of Serbia , Kosovo has been under UN administration since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict .
Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Thursday ( February 11th ) in Pristina that Serbia has the option of changing its position towards Kosovo after the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) gives its advisory opinion on the legitimacy of the country 's independence .
Turkey would , practically speaking , be under one @-@ party rule .
At the moment the parties comprising the Serbian government can form the local government there , but after this the balance of power is sure to shift . "
US envoy Frank Wisner voiced confidence Tuesday ( February 6th ) that Serbia 's leaders will take part in the upcoming consultations on a UN proposal to resolve the Kosovo status issue .
However , she said she believes that waiting for the perfect financial situation to have children is not the perfect solution , either .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov and visiting Albanian counterpart Bamir Topi called for strengthening co @-@ operation in the economic sector .
Borissov warned , however , that there will be no quick fix to the various problems the country is facing .
About 2,000 ballot boxes arrived last week from Canada .
Suggestions that the eurozone could indeed break up were first heard a few months ago , as the crisis continued spreading and threatened to affect European power houses Germany and France .
The Western allies want to see serious negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina , without preset goals , Italy 's UN Ambassador , Marcello Spatafora , told reporters .
An art exhibition titled " Paris @-@ Athens , 1863 @-@ 1940 " opened at the National Art Gallery in Athens .
Turnout was over 67 % -- the highest figure recorded in a presidential election since the toppling of Slobodan Milosevic in September 2000 .
SETimes : How difficult is it to control northern Kosovo in terms of security ?
Beginning January 1st 2010 , Albania will no longer have compulsory military service .
Through the acquisition of Tekel , BAT will increase its share in the Turkish market to 36 % .
Just last week however , Golemovic surrendered to Croatian judicial authorities and admitted committing the crimes , reportedly to avoid a harsher sentence than if he 'd been convicted in absentia .
A split in Sandzak
In Romania , the unemployment rate for 2007 was even lower than that of Bulgaria , standing at 6.4 % .
Britain 's Ambassador to Macedonia , Robert Chatterton Dickson , told reporters at a news conference that the Macedonian government should concentrate on implementing reforms required for EU integration , rather than on the specific timetable for entry .
" Any effort to change the provisions of the constitution is doomed to failure because only the Kosovo Assembly has the right to do so .
Wine is on the holiday menu throughout Croatia .
Romania received immediately the first tranche of 5 billion euros .
Unlike Romania , Poland has a high unemployment rate .
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Turkey 's EU accession process , which started in 1999 , has positively affected Turkish @-@ Greek rapprochement .
In general , the negotiators hope to convince Brussels that Macedonian citizens will not misuse their visas , and that Macedonia does not present a significant problem in terms of illegal migration and asylum seeking .
" I want unity .
" None ... was in the Tribunal 's protection programme , nor were any of them under protection measures ordered by the Tribunal in the Haradinaj et al. case .
" A large number of houses are flooded and we had to evacuate the population to collective centres or [ direct them ] to their relatives ' houses [ elsewhere ] , " Tuzla Canton Civil Defence Director Zdenko Tadic told SETimes .
The reforms envision a four @-@ entity state with three levels of government .
It took place under the auspices of President Alfred Moisiu and featured over 120 publishing houses from the country and abroad .
Establishing a set timeframe would simply encourage one side to sit back and wait for the deadline to expire , he added .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha ( right ) and Belgian counterpart Yves Leterme met in Tirana on Tuesday ( February 16th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Solana also congratulated BiH citizens .
That would be a plus for us all , " Hugasyan said .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 11 / 07 / 08
" I hope the Skopje government will understand this message as a strong encouragement to finally solve the name dispute , " he said , characterising the need for a solution as " more substantial and more urgent than ever before for the good of the country and its European future . "
The overheating economy is also facing inflation , with the monthly inflation rate in May ( compared to April ) 2.24 % , the highest since October 2008 .
" Turkey might not have access to ballistic missile warning information , as well as the benefits of working with NATO partners in training on tactics and procedures related to perfecting missile defence operations , " he told SETimes .
Along with their new government , Romanians may be seeing a new standard of living soon if the new executive economic programme comes to fruitation .
" They have made a huge contribution to our accelerated path towards NATO , " he said .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 16 / 02 / 11
Taxes on property , transactions , emergency taxes as well as " fines " for illegal home modifications have left homeowners , especially those who have taken out loans , on the brink .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -25 / 07 / 11
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The Internal Control Division of the interior ministry refused several opportunities to provide its view of the human rights situation .
" In too many countries , we are seeing the problem of ruling elites who have focused on concentrating political party power . "
If the negotiations are seen as a trust building exercise between the two countries , then this is a good step , regardless of the statements that politicians give to their respective audiences . "
The IMF has warned Cyprus not to give in to demands for increased workers ' wages but also to freeze benefits , given the flat economic growth forecast for this year and a 1 % decline in 2012 .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu , however , said there are other options .
A Tirana @-@ based organisation , Useful to Albanian Women ( UAW ) is attempting to raise public awareness about the problem .
Veles residents denounced pollution from the factory , which even after its closure , raises levels of lead and cadmium in the air , soil and water .
SETimes : Some media are critical of your contacts with Belgrade , accusing you of " courting the former aggressor " and " being an agent for Belgrade in Sarajevo . "
The earlier legislation had envisioned taxes from 140 to 7,000 euros for an older vehicle , aimed at keeping pre @-@ owned cars out of the country .
When asked if they have great faith in the future of their country , over half ( 53 % ) either agreed or strongly agreed , compared to 24.7 % who did not .
The foreign ministry submitted the document to the UN General Assembly on July 28th .
Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves sent a message urging Russian authorities to " remain civilised . "
The terminal not only sets a new standard in terms of performance and functionality , but also in terms of architecture in Albania , and represents a special contribution to the urban renewal of the city .
Report : most SEE countries advance in economic freedom
" Natural gas is a heroin for the consumers , but when it comes to the price , there is no negotiation between buyer and seller .
The other , known as the Balkan Route , snakes across Southeast Europe .
Scientists have discovered a skeleton , various items and jewellery -- some believed to be 3,500 years old .
Kosovo became an independent state on February 17th 2008 . [ Getty Images ]
Turkey ranked first for most time spent on the internet in Europe , according to daily Milliyet on Thursday ( May 28th ) , citing data from comScore , a marketing research company .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times -- 06 / 08 / 2011
Self @-@ employment programme in Macedonia shows promise
EP member urges Macedonia to maintain pace of EU @-@ related reforms
The ministry denies it owes that amount , and disgruntled citizens and unionists took over utility offices around Greece on Thursday ( November 24th ) .
We have not received any information from the intelligence services which confirm officials that have received the security certificate have spread classified information of NATO while unauthorised to do so .
The damage caused by the severe weather cannot yet be calculated .
The other motive is that young people think the quality of education is much higher elsewhere , and that better education is their only chance to get a job .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 28 / 08 / 08
It will not make any proposals for status , but will note that the two sides could not agree .
The free English @-@ language service does not require access codes , logins or passwords .
Also in culture news : U2 's Bono could lose his Bosnian passport and Spanish Cinema Week kicked off in Albania .
Giannakopoulos voices the widespread dissatisfaction with the " ultra @-@ bankrupt government of socialists in tights and provincial air , " one which insists the people should do anything to get payment fixes to avoid default .
It called on Zagreb to cut civil servants ' salaries and the relatively generous benefits they enjoy .
" This is a great day for Serbian industry , " Dinkic said .
With more than 50,000 civil servants , the state administration is not unusually large , but it is critically inefficient .
Families exchange visits to wish each other " Merry Christmas . "
Therefore , the 51 countries that have recognised Europe 's newest state thus far will not be obliged to reverse themselves , even if the ICJ should judge that Kosovo 's unilateral move in February broke international law .
As participation increased , competitions are held throughout Croatia .
The agreement allows all EU airlines to travel without limits to all airports in the EU , as long as the flights are announced ahead of time .
Twelve of the biggest private investors in Greek government bonds committed on Monday ( March 5th ) to take part in a bond swap deal that would cost them over half of their holdings .
The sections are each 10 km long .
Macedonian Information Society Minister Ivo Ivanovski and Education Minister Nikola Todorov promoted a web portal for e @-@ textbooks on Wednesday ( April 21st ) in Skopje .
They even ask them where we work .
Greek authorities published a " black list " of tax evaders in the country .
With a bit of luck and the team 's familiarity with the terrain , the BiH fishermen were able to advance to fourth .
The new members of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's tripartite presidency -- Nebojsa Radmanovic , Zeljko Komsic and Bakir Izetbegovic -- were sworn in Wednesday , more than a month after the country 's general elections .
It perfectly fits the mood of the Greek national football team after its 2 @-@ 0 World Cup loss to the Republic of Korea on Saturday ( June 12th ) .
Kosovo is discussing the opening of its high air space , complete with the all @-@ important right to provide air navigation services .
The players pledged to make up for that defeat in Beijing .
Serbian Ambassador to the CoE Sladana Prica said the upcoming chairmanship is a chance for Serbia to improve its international image .
Dubbed " Europe 's last secret , " Albania offers visitors the promise of great hospitality and cuisine -- and not @-@ so @-@ great roads .
That ruling in no way " impinges upon the freedom to receive religious instruction " outside those schools , the rapporteur noted .
Venizelos said the immediate problem is implementing more austerity to get the next loan installment , now pushed back to next month -- without which he said the country will not be able to pay its workers and pensioners
It has had a minority stake in the Turkish firm since 2007 .
Analysts don 't see a quiet future for the young leader .
Turkey and six Gulf region countries -- the UAE , Saudi Arabia , Bahrain , Qatar , Kuwait , and Oman -- agreed on Wednesday ( July 8th ) on a joint project to build a railway network .
It will create 1,200 new jobs .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 03 / 02 / 10
The buyer also committed to financing a separate environmental project to be selected in agreement with the cabinet .
More than 5,000 people joined the march , which was organised by the Youth Coalition Against Violence .
The result was a unique fusion of video , music , dance and text .
The move followed a phone call from Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Sarkozy late last week .
Price rises , he says , can come later once supply is guaranteed .
Bakir Izetbegovic , son of BiH 's wartime head of state and a current member of the tripartite presidency , says the news provides hope that the truth about wartime atrocities will be finally uncovered .
According to plans , the pipeline will carry up to 31 billion cubic meters of Iraqi , Turkmen and Azeri natural gas along a 3,300km @-@ long route .
Statements to that effect landed the journalist in court , with prosecutors charging him with " insulting Turkishness " under Article 301 of Turkey 's penal code .
While there is a fear that the growing popularity of relatively new organisations -- such as Obraz , Nasi , 1389 , and Dveri -- is alarming , " the influence of such groups is not very high .
As a result , the ten economies contracted by 3.6 % on average last year said the World Bank , relying on latest government forecasts .
The talks focused on Rehn 's latest proposal for a settlement to the dispute , dating back to 1991 , when both nations proclaimed independence from the former Yugoslavia .
Sokolovic , one of the founders of Banja Luka , commissioned the Ferhadija mosque , built in 1579 in classical Ottoman style .
Authorities approved bids to build three new cement factories worth 1 billion euros in northwestern Albania , local media reported on Tuesday ( July 21st ) .
" On the contrary , these features of Turkey are its asset .
Citing the danger of undermining ethnic reconciliation , parliament has effectively halted four cases stemming from the 2001 conflict .
" To ensure credibility in the fight against corruption , the allegations around this case need to be tackled with resolve , " the report notes .
The change reflects a new phase in Washington 's commitment to the newly independent state , US officials said .
At the recent Global Economic Symposium held in Germany , OECD Deputy Secretary @-@ General Art de Geus said that the end of the global economic crisis for Turkey is in sight , provided that the government begins essential structural reforms .
I love you very much maNga , " Hazal Demirtas , 20 , wrote on the group 's Facebook page .
This puts the country 15th among the EU 's 27 member states and third among new EU member states , behind Slovenia ( 8th ) and Estonia ( 11th ) .
Workmen at the site of Bulgaria 's second nuclear plant near Belene . [ Getty Images ]
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 18 / 10 / 10
Some progress has been made in fighting organised crime and improving the administration of customs , competition , standardisation and statistics .
An exhibition titled " Avant @-@ garde Tendencies in Croatian Art " opened at the Klovicevi Dvori gallery in Zagreb on March 16th , marking the 25th anniversary of the institution .
The gang , which allegedly imported and distributed Colombian cocaine and Moroccan hashish on the European market , was made up of Spanish , Moroccan and Albanian citizens .
Many of the victims have been children .
I mean , why can I afford to take a taxi in Prague or Warsaw , and not in my own hometown ? " said Josip Jurjevic , an economist .
The tomb will be named " Kitova mogila " in memory of one of Bulgaria 's most prominent archaeologists and specialists in Thracian culture , Georgi Kitov , Dimitrova 's husband .
By law , parliament members elected on July 22nd should elect a president within 30 days .
Turkey 's Erdogan calls for early elections to ease political tension
Opposition parties in the Serbian parliament -- the right @-@ wing Serbian Progressive Party , led by Tomislav Nikolic , and Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia -- won the majority of votes in northern Mitrovica .
Also in science and technology news , the fourth International Congress on Islamic Civilisation in the Balkans opened in Macedonia .
Albania climbed from 111th last year to 105th , with 2.9 points .
" I would imagine Turkish diplomats are very actively involved at the UN and are being consulted regularly since Turkey is the critical player when it comes to what 's happening in Syria , , " he added .
Skopje hosted a Global Week of Entrepreneurship , featuring the government 's achievements in employment and the activity of the nation 's Employment Agency , Entrepreneurship Support Agency and the UN Development Programme .
In the coming weeks , diplomats will either have to come up with something extremely creative immediately , or fall back on Plan A as outlined by the former Finnish president .
He stood with two reporters looking at the border area for some time .
" The movie tells the story of a great victory which had significant implications on the Muslim world .
The vote -- the fifth since the end of the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in the country -- was the first to be fully administered by domestic institutions .
His government lasted until January 2001 .
The runner @-@ ups included Christos Hatzinasios with " Illusion , " Sunny Baltzi & Second Skin with " Game of Life , " Manos Pyrovolakis with " Kivotos tou Noe , " Giorgos Karadimos with " Polemao , " indie pop band Melisses with " Kinezos " and Émigré with " Touch Me Deep Inside . "
For the EU , obtaining results in Romania and Bulgaria 's justice systems is a matter of credibility when it comes to further enlargement .
SETimes : A woman was elected president of Kosovo this month .
We will never be free of slavery that [ they ] impose for their loans , " Belgrade taxi driver Prvoslav Tanaskovic told SETimes .
He rejects suggestions that Serbia is spending more time courting co @-@ operation with Russian agencies than with those of the US .
In its Global Corruption Report 2007 : Corruption in Judicial Systems , TI distinguishes two categories of judicial corruption : political interference by the legislative or executive branch and bribery .
He stepped down a day after the Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) Steering Board voiced its support for reforms High Representative Miroslav Lajcak proposed last month , in a bid to streamline the decision @-@ making process in BiH 's central government and parliament .
The crisis of confidence among both secular liberals and Islamist @-@ rooted conservatives deepened after the Cyprus problem and French President Nicolas Sarkozy 's opposition effectively blocked Turkey 's EU membership talks .
Syntagma faces parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier , while Athens ' biggest metro terminal of the same name is located underneath the square .
" Gruevski understood that ministers are needed who are good managers and whose profession does not have to be in the same field as the ministries they manage , " Bozhinovski added .
Sofia said there are 500 Bulgarians currently in Libya and that it would send the government 's plane on Tuesday to evacuate those who wanted to return home .
The Summer Youth Olympics torch is lit at Ancient Olympia , Greece .
A Yugoslav Army officer , Bratic headed a tank unit that took part in the attack by Serb forces on the eastern Croatian town of Vukovar in 1991 , during which he died .
Unless the authorities get involved , they do not have any chance because they are kept in the dark and ignorance both from within and outside the community , " Pambuccian added .
But time was not on the communists ' side .
Both the majority and opposition will be held responsible for the failure to join Serbia and Montenegro in EU accession talks , he told SETimes .
" The EU should be ready to accept Croatia once Zagreb fulfills the official membership criteria , " Fico said .
Arsenal went from having 1,500 employees in the 1980s to less than 500 before it was taken over by Munk .
But the already tense relations between the opposition and government are likely to deteriorate further , he said .
So , there might be [ room ] for the new movement if they have a good programme , " Gligorijevic says .
The cast of " Valley of the Wolves : Palestine " attends the premiere in Istanbul . [ Alexander Christie @-@ Miller / SETimes ]
Blagaic has been less fortunate with some of his other ventures during the current downturn , trying to hold car and real estate shows but without success .
The 28th International Seminar on Albanian Language , Literature and Culture began on August 17th in the presence of about 100 Albanologists from all over the world .
Dubrovnik hosted the first national conference on rare diseases in Croatia from September 17th to September 19th .
In its seventh year , the Youth Month event will host a series of cultural and sport activities throughout Kosovo under the slogan " Destination Europe . "
Cana , 27 , has played for some well known clubs including Paris Saint @-@ Germain and Marseille in France , where he served as captain in 2007 , when he was only 23 .
His tenure as coach saw Greece earn its place on the map of international football .
Two years after Macedonian authorities started transferring responsibility to the local level , the second phase of the country 's decentralisation plan is under way .
The Antikythera Mechanism also was the focus of a conference held in Athens last week .
The Greek island of Thasos hosted the 10th edition of the traditional Aegean Regatta from August 22nd to 28th .
We have to rely on the " constructiveness " factor and to invest maximum efforts in order that through our internal stability we positively reflect on peace in the region .
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He called on politicians to do their part in ensuring a civilised campaign and free and fair elections .
Kosovo Compromise project Director Aleksandar Mitic told SETimes that regardless of who forms the new government in northern Mitrovica , one should not expect any changes to the attitude towards Pristina authorities .
Even the double @-@ vote system may not be enough to save HDZ this time around , however .
However , prosecutors could not prove in court that they exacted material damage .
" Ibo 's life is still in danger , " he added .
By Blerta Foniqi- Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 21 / 05 / 07
According to data from a local Chinese association , around 3,000 Chinese citizens have left Belgrade since 2010 .
Densely packed night clubs along its narrow historic streets offer a rich night life .
He told SETimes that he watched the film .
Sometimes , when we cover an event [ on the ] Turkish minority , our Albanian colleagues co @-@ operate with us and we get their cameraman .
Durres is considered Albania 's gateway -- not only for the arrival and departure of ships carrying goods , but also for passengers , as it is connected daily with ferries to the Italian ports of Bari and Brindisi .
A group of students from Skopje 's Sts . Cyril and Methodius University announced plans for a protest Wednesday in front of the EU representative 's office .
But Russia , which has banned the OSCE monitors from South Ossetia since the end of the war , rejected the proposal .
Rashkov , 69 , was convicted several times of illegal foreign exchange and gold transactions by the pre @-@ 1990 communist regime in Bulgaria .
Laszlo Tokes and Csaba Sogor attend a reception at the European Parliament marking the opening of a representatives ' office for Szekler Land . [ Reuters ]
" Having in mind that organised crime is a regional issue and that we have criminal organisations that bypass the borders of the country and the ethnic obstacles , then , this problem should be seen not through politics , but from perspective and reality on the ground , " Ilazi concluded .
The officials praised the level of bilateral ties and voiced mutual support for the EU integration process .
Dodik is a symbol of a continuing nationalistic politics that pervades public life in RS , and [ even ] his overthrow ... wouldn 't bring much news , " says Mehmedovic .
" Honey " is set in the town of Camlıhemsin , a stunning landscape near the Black Sea , now under threat by plans to build hydro @-@ electric plants .
" You have to make it clear how your smoking is affecting other people , " Chaloupka said .
Malev , which has been losing money for years , was renationalised two years ago when an effort to operate privately failed .
Police secure an area around a factory in Komotini in northern Greece on Thursday ( March 1st ) .
The facility will be the biggest water park in the Balkans .
But many worry that the lack of manpower could severely delay this ambitious construction programme .
Ukraine hopes to enjoy a free trade agreement with Turkey someday , he added .
As Romania reels from this month 's catastrophe at the Petrila mines , increased scrutiny is focusing on the practises of the mining industry .
Some Serbian artists still find ways to survive and even become very successful , despite financial difficulties .
Responding to the furor , Tadic emphasised on Wednesday he cited partition only as a possibility , not as a solution .
Gotovina was indicted by the ICTY for his role in Operation Storm .
He also wrote a series of articles on Bulgarian crime syndicates for the Sofia @-@ based Weekend newspaper and was planning to publish a second book , reportedly about drug trafficking .
BiH politicians have the ability to achieve compromise and show proven political maturity , and these are important elements for NATO , and for the Council for Peace Implementation , " Ljiljana Radetic , OHR spokesman told SETimes .
In actuality , the EC had both good and bad news .
" The Lisbon Treaty will have a major impact on all external actions of the EU , including enlargement , " Thomas Grunert , head of the European Parliament unit responsible for enlargement said .
" We are enhancing our partnerships and promoting a more efficient use of resources , including within our own NATO structures .
The network will press political parties in Southeast Europe to expel from their lists candidates with dubious track records , and to set up strong internal screening mechanisms .
Also in cultural news : a Croatian tennis star takes the ATP Zagreb tournament , and Kosovo and Albanian movies will compete at the FEST 2009 film festival in Belgrade .
Tension continued to build in the province over the next three years .
Neither party has revealed how much money it will spend in the campaign or the names of major donors , but have promised to do so after the elections .
The focus is on teaching students to use and develop power engineering software .
He acknowledged , though , that this kind of integration will benefit everyone , as " none of the three states ' railway companies are competitive or self @-@ sufficient on their own . "
KFOR spokesman Colonel Jean @-@ Luc Cotard says the major issues that Kosovo needs to solve are mostly political .
Although the night went by peacefully , on Tuesday morning KFOR threw tear gas at the gathered Serbs and arrested several of them , after which it used machines to remove some of the barricades .
The best solution , according to the Greek government , is a name with a geographical determination such as North Macedonia .
But much needs to be done " consider [ ing ] the big demands of these communities , with employment as most challenging . "
EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger acknowledged on Monday that two gas pipeline projects may turn into competitors over time .
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The full marathon included 341 runners , while another 1,200 ran in the half @-@ marathon .
Borisov told reporters on Wednesday that unless wrongdoing has been proven , his party will not withdraw its support for him .
" I am familiar with the area of tackling disasters and international co @-@ operation , and I have a feeling of confidence that I can do well at the EU commissioner position , " Georgieva said on Tuesday .
Turkish nationalists , Kurds key to a democratic constitution
Four years ago , the Macedonian government pronounced Ramadan @-@ Bayram -- the three @-@ day Islamic observance that ends the month @-@ long Ramadan fast -- a state holiday .
The institutions need to respond to these reports , " she said .
Along with others in the former Yugoslavia , citizens of Montenegro lived in relative affluence at the time the Berlin Wall fell .
Some Western media outlets have recently turned on Prime Minister Erdogan . [ Reuters ]
A Pristina shopkeeper prepares to open for business .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 15 / 11 / 11
The exhibit , titled " Anatolian Scenes from Yalcın Gokcebag 's Palette , " showcases 30 oil paintings by the artist , who is known for depicting the Anatolian rural lifestyle .
However , the analyst believes that the entrance of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Zone will enforce the control of the shores of the Black Sea , a traditional access point for drug smugglers in the Balkan Peninsula .
" It is evident that no party has the absolute majority any longer , and that the three parties have distinguished themselves from each other , which will define the future of the local political scene , " the PDP 's Ivanic said .
The transition has not always been smooth .
EC progress report encourages Albania
While the smaller parties in BiH categorically rejected the proposal , the Social Democratic Party , having recently gained much publicity after Vice President Zeljko Komsic resigned and then withdrew the resignation , has not yet taken a stand .
Serbian President Boris Tadic travels to China on Thursday ( August 20th ) for a four @-@ day visit .
Although Turkey advocates for BiH not to make a single step backward concerning this issue , forming a government is still your job , " Davutoglu said .
One of Montenegro 's key obligations as an EU candidate country remains resolving the problem of waste .
The Ottoman @-@ era fortress was transformed into an artistic laboratory for new ideas from artists of different backgrounds and nationalities .
Zeljko Komsic , candidate of the multiethnic Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) , who represented Bosnian Croats in the presidency for the past four years , will keep his post for four more .
No Romanian film has yet to win an Oscar .
Berisha said this would help the Balkans move beyond the past .
A woman walks past a window in a luxury clothing store in Sofia .
By Robert C. Austin for Southeast European Times - 18 / 12 / 12
On May 1st , those ten countries lifted all restrictions on the movement of workers from the other eight former communist countries that joined the bloc in 2004 .
One of the most important discussions during Cheney 's visit was the need for a stronger commitment among the NATO allies to the Afghanistan mission .
While Serbia rolls out high tech personal ID 's and other documents , some 400,000 Roma remain unaccounted for .
The violence erupted after hundreds of demonstrators broke away from the marches and tried to storm parliament and other buildings , hurling Molotov cocktails and stones , and clashed with police , who fired teargas and stun grenades at the rioters .
" The ruling is a step towards NATO and EU , " Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki said after it was announced .
Although he has submitted the necessary documents , his request for a license remains on hold .
" I think that in due time this US administration will present its view and we should leave it up to [ the United States ] to answer this question , " Nimetz said .
Kosovo took over the chairmanship of the Central European Free Trade Agreement ( CEFTA ) at the start of the year , succeeding Serbia .
If SNSD wins four seats on the Council of Ministers , they are willing to share them with SDS .
" Our countries are planning to set up a joint industrial town at the border to further boost economic ties , " he added .
" I know a lot of cases of people who got Greek documents to benefit and these are more the kind of people who have found other ways to take the documents and not by following the roots of their predecessors , " Greek Albanian Adela Jani , 28 , told SETimes .
By Erl Murati for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 11 / 01 / 12
He has been on a hunger strike to protest the prosecutor general 's office refusal to follow the CEDO verdict .
Representatives of the British and US embassies in Belgrade will not be allowed to monitor the Serbian presidential election on January 20th .
The Dayton Peace Accord , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH , left the country divided into two highly autonomous entities -- the Muslim @-@ Croat Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) and the Serb @-@ run Republika Srpska ( RS ) -- each with its own government and parliament .
Crime syndicates operating across Europe " are becoming smarter , more resourceful and more challenging to police . " [ Reuters ]
A few weeks later , the Russian state company Atomstroyexport was contracted to build the two 1,000MW VVER reactors for an estimated price of nearly 4 billion euros .
EFAF included for the first time a Serbian team on its list of Europe 's Top 20 teams , the Kragujevac Wild Boars .
All of the major investment in the new country is also expected to draw a type of more personal financing .
UNMIK officials held talks with the protesters at the weekend in a bid to persuade them to leave the premises , but they refused .
The daily Blic reported on March 10th that , barring any " substantial changes " to the text , the ruling For a European Serbia caucus was ready to support the bill .
Lambrinidis said that Greece recognizes the aspiration of all peoples of the region to be part of the EU .
Gotovina 's defence lawyer is a former prosecutor at The Hague , Gregory Kehoe , who switched sides a couple of months ago .
The e @-@ democracy idea is not unique , as regional countries have actively tried to use new channels to implement democratic processes , including IT technology .
The State Agency for Foreign Investment Opportunities currently has 83 active investment projects , and by the end of the year will bring the two more brands to Serbia , from Germany and Austria .
October 's elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) brought new members to the country 's tripartite presidency .
These positions are filled by Serbs , Croats and one Montenegrin .
The government is trying to make the grade by 2011 .
The nine @-@ day talks will focus on the budget rebalance for 2010 , as well as the fiscal framework for 2011 .
The event is part of the campaign " As Long as I Write in Cyrillic , I Exist ! " which runs through June 10th .
Pece Shambevski , a Macedonian milk producer , says Swedmilk owes him more than 100,000 euros .
Many Chinese @-@ owned businesses are leaving the country . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The good news is that it seems as though the worst has passed and that there will be no more water waves .
The event , organised by the Durres Beauty Association , is directed by dance professor Gjergj Prevazi .
The third important pillar in this reform is the integration of the collection of contributions within the Public Revenue Office ( PRO ) .
The issue has created heated public debate as " super governors " have become synonymous with the worst period in the state 's struggle against Kurdish separatism under OHAL ( State of Emergency Region ) that ended in 2002 .
Belgrade suspects him of involvement in 1991 war crimes committed against Serbs there .
" The fight against violence is a priority and more important than European integration and every other issue in Serbia today , because violence can lead to fascism , " the president said .
" Collection must go through legal channels if the debt is not paid .
Trainers will travel to different regions of the country to hold discussions , answer questions and provide support .
" I would also like to point out that some provisions of the Macedonian taxation law are more advanced than in Romania .
However , it said all party representatives in BiH institutions would resign if Lajcak does not revoke his decision within ten days .
Croatian diplomats consider its Security Council mandate to be extremely challenging and important .
" Jihadists around the world will seek revenge by hitting any target that will appear convenient .
He said he hopes that Greece would , as a neighbour , help Macedonia to access NATO and the EU .
Turkish students won three gold , one silver and two bronze medals , placing eighth among 97 countries .
Serbia and Turkey sign several agreements this week .
Separately Tuesday , NEK 's director Krasimir Parvanov was fired over the deal he signed with Rosatom .
As the country 's October 5th local elections near , the already poor relations between leaders of the Bosniak and Bosnian Serb communities have worsened .
Osman Bahadır Dincer , a Syria analyst at the Ankara @-@ based International Strategic Research Organisation ( USAK ) , says the fact that refugees have fled to Turkey has only accelerated Ankara 's diplomatic activity .
Hundreds of jobs could be created if the Dracevac army barracks becomes the new site of the Split Fair .
Kosovo 's future is meant to develop within an EU framework , with the present UN mission being replaced by an EU one .
France 's Kouchner says Turkey 's EU talks won 't be blocked
In case it is lost , the individual must go to the nearest police station to get a receipt , [ confirming ] that he / she lost the entry / exit proof letter . "
Serbia 's Novak Djokovic defeated David Ferrer of Spain to win the China Open . [ Reuters ]
Officially , the unemployment rate is estimated at 37 % , putting Macedonia at the top of countries in Europe .
Electricity plants in Macedonia are not providing enough power for the country . [ Getty Images ]
The government concluded the first phase of the tender for the new plant on March 6th and now said it hopes to have an investor by year 's end .
Culture and Sports : Jankovic heads to round two at Wimbledon
Their father , Ante Kostelic , also served as coach and mentor , demanding great discipline and commitment .
According to Bagis , " the best response " to the growing racism in Europe lies in greater support for and further development of the principles of democracy and EU values .
She said that her 2 @-@ year @-@ old daughter is in the hospital as a result of these conditions .
In addition , the budget had to reflect commitments previously made , as well as expectations for the second half of 2007 .
" All parties that plan to take part in elections must pay a certain guarantee , which is poured back into the state budget if a party fails to win one percent of valid votes in an election , " she said .
Greece 's socialist government has blamed the country 's previous conservative administration -- led by former New Democracy ( ND ) leader Costas Karamanlis -- for the farmers ' problems .
" Certainly , the news of the doctors ' arrest for accepting bribes is not good .
Appealing parts of the acquittal of three former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army , including former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj , UN prosecutors called Friday for their retrial on six war crimes charges .
According to Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , the new gas pipeline is expected to reduce supply problems during the winter and enable the development of gas networks in the region .
As for this year , Stavrakis said he expects " positive growth rates , anything between 0.5 and 1 % . "
" Many women have great managerial and political skills , but nowadays they are sceptical towards politics .
Despite the Supreme Court 's unfavourable decision , the president says he will push forward a draft constitutional provision that could jumpstart anti @-@ corruption fight .
Bravo , Serbia !
It is important that Serbia understands the difference between being a non @-@ member that is ready to take responsibility for regional and global security and has constructive relations with NATO , and being a non @-@ member with a hostile attitude towards the Alliance .
SETimes : What does the project mean in practical terms for patients in Albania and in neighboring countries ?
An elections panel decides that complaints in some areas are serious enough to warrant holding the vote again .
Discussions focused on bilateral ties and co @-@ operation in the context of Romania 's new EU membership .
Several agreements concerning co @-@ operation in the fields of social insurance , education , technological development and economic ties were signed during Djukanovic 's visit . ( RTCG , Portal Analitika , MIA , Makfax - 22 / 10 / 10 )
It prohibits investing in businesses that are contrary to the principles of Islam .
Countries represented included Saudi Arabia , UAE , Kuwait , Malaysia , the US and Turkey .
Austria , Japan , Canada and Slovenia all placed on the top ten .
It viewed the fact that nearly three @-@ quarters of the nations covered in this year 's CPI received scores lower than 5.0 , on a scale of 0 ( perceived to be highly corrupt ) to 10 ( perceived to have low levels of corruption ) , as an indication of a serious corruption problem .
Science and Technology : Slow rise of internet use in the Balkans
Yet , the monthly interest he pays in dinars today is 30 % higher than three years ago -- a situation which is expected to worsen as the EU crisis drags on .
The Czech Republic , Hungary , Poland and Slovakia , known as the Visegrad Group , voiced their support for the Euro @-@ Atlantic integration of the Western Balkan countries , during a meeting of their foreign ministers in Budapest on Tuesday ( October 6th ) .
The management made the decision at the end of July in an effort to remain competitive amid the global economic crisis .
Kosovo and Montenegro plan to create joint groups to fight tax evasion and smuggling , according to a customs co @-@ operation agreement signed on Tuesday ( March 16th ) .
Currently , Macedonia 's prison population is 2,200 .
Ashton sat down with Thaci in Brussels on Thursday ( March 1st ) .
Guca is a place you come to go wild .
What looks like the eminent fall of Qaddafi has also drawn parallels with the brutal crackdown unfolding in Syria , where Turkey has called on the regime to initiate reform and cease violence against demonstrators .
Stari Plain . [ AFP ]
The Serbian telecom operator won the privatisation tender last month with a 646m @-@ euro bid .
" Bulgaria will have to pay a price for becoming Russia 's Trojan horse in the EU . "
The campaign will last until June 2010 .
Please note they got the former dossiers they are now examining late enough , " Oprea told SETimes .
US troops to guard Kosovo 's border
Every city , county and village has similar charitable organisations .
" All we can hope now is that the economic slow down in the rest of Europe the least impacts our growth .
The duel between the two frontrunners could be decided by a third politician -- Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica .
Kosovo 's parliament is scheduled to soon take up a bill that would establish a separate television channel serving Serb viewers .
Cyberactivists of the Anonymous collective , which insists that it is not an organised group , said the attack against the telecoms regulator was in protest of its plans to introduce a new internet filtering system in August .
Anatolia 's religious Alevi festival draws crowds to the pilgrimage site .
We all want to defend our nation and there is no age difference , " says Dimitrijevic .
The embassy has no knowledge of such misuse and has made no such allegations . "
One of Serbia 's most legendary basketball players , Vlade Divac , said goodbye to the sport at a three @-@ day series of events , and announced that he will now focus on humanitarian work .
Regional players , like the Balkan Trust for Democracy of the German Marshall Fund , assist the anti @-@ corruption efforts within its " Linking Citizens with Government " programme , as a means to promote civil society and democracy .
Participants also welcomed Montenegro 's participation in NATO 's peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan .
Some newspapers focused on last week 's threats against Kurdish intellectuals , as well as the PKK 's recent declaration that it was ending its unilateral ceasefire .
Professor Jovicevic said the student demands are a " good start " but should be tougher .
Marie Curie Actions aims to increase the ability of researchers to move freely between countries while providing training and career development for those who take jobs abroad .
Olivera Pankova believes " European laws " should be adapted to the local mentality , and the government must now allow smoking @-@ only cafes .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparked controversy earlier this week by calling for an end to the ban on wearing headscarves in universities .
" We are [ launching ] joint investigations with EULEX , " Rexhepi told SETimes .
The decision of the Bucharest summit is a historic moment that marks the coronation of the 15 @-@ year effort by Albania towards the Euro @-@ Atlantic integration process and the beginning of a new era in its relations with the allies for the time being and the future .
As a result , a number of different services -- including Google Analytics , Docs , Translate and Books -- are now blocked in Turkey .
The Bulgarian capital hosts an international dance festival .
Italy 's foreign minister met with Serbian leaders , warning that a new round of Kosovo status talks would not lead to an outcome other than independence .
The local elections are specific , and the opinion of the local party organisations is very important , " he said .
The company announced on January 27th that it will equip student dormitories with computers and provide internet .
" I am a citizen of Kosovo , but my nation is Albanian , " said Magbule , explaining that the majority of Kosovo 's citizens are , like her , Albanian .
" For this reason we decided to name the foundation after him . "
In turn , the EU resumed Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) talks with Serbia on June 13th .
" Filthy conditions , contagious diseases , lack of medical care and rehabilitation , and a failure to provide oversight renders placement in a Serbian institution life @-@ threatening , " the report said .
" There is the risk of a conflict breaking out anytime among them , " Mandache told SETimes , adding that his group had communicated the drawbacks of the plan to the mayor and other city authorities .
That is , however , until the next series of long breaks causes further economic losses .
It took 13 out of 31 seats , with the rest going to the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists ( DPS ) .
" Further accessions are likely to occur in the medium to long term , given the present state of pre @-@ accession preparations , " it says .
The Serbian negotiating team comprised President Boris Tadic , Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and other top officials .
Now it is too late for that .
Under a deal with prosecutors , she agreed to plead guilty to one of the eight counts in her indictment , charging her with crimes against humanity .
Turkey lacks significant domestic energy resources , but its growing economy has made the country a major energy consumer .
This activity takes place within the NATO initiative : Airspace Balkans Normalisation Meeting ( BANM ) .
However , a much more adventurous route -- and according to many , the " real thing " -- is on the regional road through Indjia .
Bulgaria reported a 50 % to 70 % drop in its Russian natural gas supplies following an explosion along a main transit pipeline in Moldova on Wednesday , which also caused a disruption in gas deliveries to Turkey .
At booths where cameras were installed , toll operators gave drivers a blank piece of paper to simulate giving a bill .
This case is in the courts .
Also in business : the EC seeks penalties against Greece over Olympic subsidies .
Ivanovski : Surely international experiences and contacts helped us in finding applicable solutions through the new law .
Kosovo will privatise its national telecom company ( PTK ) and power company ( KEK ) by the end of 2009 , Finance Minister Ahmet Shala said on Wednesday ( September 24th ) .
Milo Djukanovic . [ Getty Images ]
He said 19,000 Greeks die annually from smoking .
US President Barack Obama waves following his speech at Cairo University on Thursday ( June 4th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The former Serbian government , headed by current Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , unveiled a draft restitution law days before reaching an agreement on a new ruling coalition .
According to Reuters , the new draft sets a 120 @-@ day period for Belgrade @-@ Pristina negotiations , after which the Security Council would take up the matter .
" We are doing our best and this is not only Turkey 's problem , " he said .
Kosovar Centre for Security Studies senior researcher Mentor Vrajolli told SETimes that forcing Belgrade to take a more constructive role will make it easier for the rule of law to function in Kosovo , and would accelerate the transfer of power from international actors to the country 's authorities .
Israel and Greece work to boost co @-@ operation .
According to the State Statistics Institute , 21 % fewer home building permits were issued in September of last year compared to the previous year .
I think the Albanians should not be forced into accepting certain topics , because they have to find their own interest .
" The Commission proposes to launch a structured dialogue with Kosovo on the rule of law to address these challenges " Fule said .
" Organised crime recognises only profit -- no border , no ethnicity . "
It is high time to realize that " the generators of state development [ should ] only be professionals , regardless of their ethnicity . "
Bullard : The US European Command ( EUCOM ) held the communication exercise " Combined Endeavour " in Banja Luka in 2009 and it was a great success .
Under the deal , the buyer agreed to provide 15.1m euros for a social programme , 6.2m euros for environmental investments , and 4.5m euros for immediate reconstruction and modernisation .
Armutcuoglu and Gulova were the highest @-@ ranking officers killed in clashes with PKK rebels in recent weeks .
Meanwhile , Turkey 's relationship with the Assad regime was at times nothing short of cozy .
IMF sees " good " prospects for global economy
South Korean director Kim Tae @-@ Yong 's movie " Family Ties " won the Golden Alexander award for best film at the 47th edition of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece .
" Pristina does not have the means to use force in the north , nor does Belgrade have an interest in an escalation .
When it comes to Turkey , " the government should be transparent during the whole process : what are the procedures ; who gets the tenders , what are the prices ?
Merixhan Tomislav worked for 45 years at a state company .
The two prime ministers also discussed economic co @-@ operation , particularly trade in agricultural products .
Maybe [ the Turkish government ] is thinking it is better to go along with this , " he said .
" According to the key export groups , 66 % are base metals and related articles , and 14.4 % are mineral products , " Statistics Office of Kosovo Export Division head Ismajl Sahiti said .
In neighbouring Macedonia , Antonio Milososki , president of parliament 's foreign policy commission , said the EU means stability .
A congress to elect a new leader then followed .
At the scene of the explosion , Buyukanit said the attack was the work of " an organised terror group , " and warned that other big cities could be hit .
" It is obvious that the police officers want to receive that which , according to the law on internal affairs , is their legitimate right .
Inzko , 59 , who served as Austria 's ambassador to BiH from 1996 to 1999 , was among several candidates for high representative and EU special representative ( EUSR ) , including former British Ambassador to the UN and NATO Emyr Jones Parry .
It will pay the laid @-@ off workers 55 % of their salary .
Albania has moved up five places to 68th after improving its overall score by 0.017 , thanks to its higher life expectancy index and an increase in its GDP per capita of more than $ 300 .
Turkey 's Davutoglu says government cannot prevent another aid flotilla to Gaza
More than 370 students from 82 countries participated in the physics competition in Croatia 's capital .
Meanwhile , the Ljubica Ivezic orphanage was subjected to shelling eight times during the siege .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica ( left ) and President Boris Tadic have not been able to agree on ministerial appointments . [ Getty Images ]
UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari is due to present his report and recommendations for Kosovo on Friday ( February 2nd ) .
Opinions differ over whether one of the most controversial 20th century books , Adolf Hitler 's Mein Kampf , should be banned .
It was to be torn down symbolically on November 9th , but it was destroyed a day sooner due to wind , one of Belgrade 's trademarks .
Sahin and Hale emphasised Syria 's geopolitical position as a land route to the greater Middle East , which Turkish policy makers had hoped to use as a stepping stone to other Middle Eastern markets .
Often bitter adversaries , Albania 's Democrats and Socialists see eye to eye on the key issue of election reform .
Both leaders have different modi operandi .
She says she has not sent her children to school and will not , because she doesn 't have the money to do it .
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and his Italian counterpart , Giorgio Napolitano , opened an exhibition titled " Turkey : 7,000 Years of History " in Rome .
He 's also seeking information and help from a handful of foreign ambassadors , because the sale had tentacles snaking to Hungary , Germany , and ultimately to the US .
Shiroka @-@ Pula : The project is in the phase of selecting potential investors .
Pristina wants its regional presentation moniker to read " Republic of Kosovo . "
The main stumbling block continues to be police reform .
Cvetkovic will himself take on the duties of finance minister in addition to heading the cabinet .
By Erl Murati for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 22 / 02 / 12
As soon as Croatia won its bid to host the World Handball Championship , the government started to plan how to prepare for the event .
In Part 2 of this report , scandals and unpaid bills add to the delay .
Shortly after , he said that a final decision will depend on the results of an international environmental assessment on the project , which is expected to be completed in February .
EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs . [ Getty Images ]
" They have shown all the signs that they want to go for a solution now for real . "
MEP 's said they expected EULEX to abide by its mandate to promote the stable development of Kosovo and to guarantee the rule of law for all ethnic communities .
Female rower Rumyana Neykova won the country 's only gold medal .
To cover the deficit in public funding , the Dzombic government intends to raise new loans worth 120m euros , admitting that RS got further into financial trouble after the IMF , the World Bank , and the European Commission blocked promised money to Bosnia and Herzegovina and its entities for failing to form a state government .
During his visit , Rehn also stressed the need to speed up reforms , especially those related to economic growth and the fight against corruption and organised crime .
Kosovo has made little progress in civil and criminal justice .
By contrast , Bosniak politicians insist the high representative 's mandate must continue , saying such a figure is needed to make the country stable and prosperous .
" That 's why we talk about the existence of the urban mob in Montenegro . "
Signatures of support will be collected until June 6th .
The two biggest resorts on the seaside -- Golden Sands in the north and Sunny Beach in the south - attract legions of holidaymakers .
RTS spent 8.5m euros , but Serbia profited with more than 1 billion euros . ...
Montenegro authorities , in co @-@ operation with their counterparts from Bosnia and Herzegovina , intended to build a hydro power plant that would have literally sank the Tara River Canyon , second largest in the world [ after Colorado ] and one of the cleanest rivers in Europe .
Zukorlic accuses Ljajic and Ugljanin of neglecting the interests of the people for the sake of their ministerial posts .
The company expects to open the facility in 2011 .
These agreements are consistent with Kosovo 's independence , territorial integrity , and sovereignty , and move Kosovo closer towards full European integration , which the United States continues to support .
But very few believe that can happen before the Greek Cypriot side assumes the six @-@ month rotating presidency of the EU , an event that will effectively freeze any negotiations well into 2013 .
The country " should not pay for further progress in EU integration with territory , " he said .
Calling for reconciliation among all Balkan countries , Serbian President Boris Tadic said on Saturday ( January 9th ) that the future of the region lies within the EU .
" Germany believes that the future of the entire region is membership in the EU .
Also in the news : a Turkish film wins the Golden Shell award , and Cypriot shooter Andri Eleftheriou takes gold at the International Sport Shooting Federation 's World Cup Final in Minsk .
" The fight against terrorism is not only this . ... It also has a socio @-@ economic part , a psychological part , a cultural part , " Erdogan said in his interview .
The reporting of landfills , posting of all data on public procurements on the ministry website -- those were all proposals by tweeters that I accepted , " Dulic said at Tweetomania , a recent event promoting social networks .
Schools in rural environments lack adequate desks and chairs and sometimes have to go without electricity , says one teacher in the village of Zelenikovo , near Skopje .
He then travelled on to Pristina for meetings with Kosovo Albanian leaders .
" We will bring our support to circumvent censorship and retaliate against organisations imposing censorship . "
Albania took over the rotating presidency of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Co @-@ operation ( PABSEC ) at a ceremony in Kiev on Sunday ( July 3rd ) .
Albania , Bulgaria appeal to EU to allow the reopening of nuclear reactors
An amended indictment was eventually issued against Karadzic in May 2000 , but was kept confidential until October 11th 2002 .
Under the deal , the buyer is committed to investing an additional 4m euros in the Nis factory .
Also in business news : quake @-@ stricken Japan continues to assist Balkan countries , granting 4.83m euros to improve waste management in two Kosovo cities .
His statement came two days after the European Parliament ( EP ) passed a resolution , calling for the immediate release of the medics , who have been imprisoned in Libya since 1999 , and demanding that the EU review its ties with the oil @-@ rich north African country if that does not happen .
The country 's constitutional court has repealed it on the grounds that it breaches the constitution , which guarantees separation of church and state .
The line will be commissioned as soon as Bulgaria completes infrastructure projects related to the connection of the transmission systems of the two countries .
A hearing is reviewing complaints by victims ' relatives that management already knew of the problems in the mine in the days before the explosions , with some miners already having suffered burns .
They echo concerns voiced by Amnesty International and other organisations that the move is discriminatory .
Bogdana Ristic , 43 , however , told SETimes that fraud is pervasive in Serbia .
Nearly 50 % of those surveyed attributed the difficulties in Serbia 's accession process to a " policy of attaching conditions and blackmail " allegedly used by the EU .
That strife has compounded ND 's woes even as it struggles to regain a footing following its bitter loss to George Papandreou 's Socialists .
The Romanian government has approved the creation of a National Institute for Aero @-@ Spatial Research and Development .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Transylvania - 31 / 09 / 07 - Photos by Gabriel Petrescu
The administration has launched a campaign to try to assure the international community that political dialogue exists , or at least that this should not be an area of concern .
The Congress of North American Bosniaks ( CNAB ) also issued a statement Tuesday , noting the important date for Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The AFP quoted the Nabucco countries as saying Tuesday that they would aim at creating " an effective energy partnership . "
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times -- 19 / 07 / 11
The future government depends on the coalition around the Socialist Party of Serbia , which won 20 seats in the May 11th election .
A September 22nd report by the International Civilian Office ( ICO ) found progress has been made in some areas , but much remains to be done .
I 'll have to keep living with my parents whose pay has been cut too , " she said .
Faculty of Political Sciences professor Predrag Simic said the latest events could conspicuously downgrade Serbia 's relations with the EU , after several years of association .
Pacolli insisted on Monday ( March 21st ) the two countries should strengthen co @-@ operation in all fields , suggesting relations be based on the EU model .
Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi congratulated citizens and noted the developments of the past year .
The Macedonian government has allocated about 650,000 euros to continue building the biggest church in the Balkans .
Vlado Trifunovic has faced charges in Slovenia , Croatia and Serbia . [ EU ]
The Aleksa Santic primary school in the Belgrade suburb of Kaluderica will benefit from the investment project . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
These children are now under increased supervision and educational treatment , " Bicanin said .
By Baris Yilmaz for Southeast European Times -- 23 / 11 / 10
Another writer , Boris Dezulovic , explored the power of perceptions and noted that only a few months ago , FBiH 's war veterans , religious authorities and culture minister spoke against Jolie upon hearing the movie features a depiction of rape .
" If we are talking about territories , we believe that there shouldn 't be any more changes of borders in the Western Balkans .
Macedonians will be offered the chance to upgrade their skills and become more competitive in the labour market .
Doctors urged those who have returned from swine flu @-@ hit areas to visit an infectious diseases hospital in case they show flu @-@ like symptoms .
" Of the 367 who were stripped of Bosnian citizenship , most come from Turkey , Egypt , Algeria , Syria , Tunisia , Sudan and Russia , " Reuters quoted Justice Minister Barisa Colak as saying at a news conference in Sarajevo on Wednesday .
" If these efforts do not produce any results , I do not see any other solution but to change our tactics and strategies , or change the people that are responsible for implementing the plan , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted him as saying .
By Linda Karadaku and Ivana Jovanovic in Pristina and Belgrade -- 13 / 02 / 12
Croatian Parliament Speaker Luka Bebic thanked Latvia on Monday ( September 22nd ) for backing Croatia 's NATO integration .
Serbian Science Minister Bozidar Djelic said on May 22nd that 20m euros will be allocated from the budget to encourage the return of Serbian scientists .
The public however , generally seems to accept the proposed law as an opportunity to definitively settle a decades @-@ old problem .
Albanians from Albania , Kosovo and Montenegro will undergo a selection process of ten rounds before the winner gets the top prize of 20,000 euros .
Cengiz Aktar , an international relations professor at Istanbul 's Bahcesehir University , says the decision to scrap the monument is telling .
The female players will arrive in Beijing as European silver medalists .
Clinton to Kosovo : We are your partners
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The report sends " a clear , encouraging signal " that Bulgaria is moving " in the right direction , " Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said on Thursday , vowing that " the government is firmly and wholeheartedly resolved to maintain the pace of the reforms ...
He said there has been a drop in betting on games through the country 's lotteries because " people feel they [ games ] are fixed . "
Croatian media reported on Friday that Slovenia 's parliament will probably approve Croatia 's accession to NATO later this week , making it the last Alliance member to ratify its neighbour 's entry .
Some analysts , meanwhile , urge Ankara to take heed of the risks entailed by Iran 's international isolation and the controversy over its nuclear programme , arguing Iran uses oil as part of its political strategy .
According to Nikolay Belalov , BSP municipal councilor candidate in Sofia , who is part of a group that has initiated a separate case at the Sofia Administrative Court disputing the elections , their goal was to make the court order a recount in several polling stations in the capital , which he believes would prove that the vote was manipulated .
" NATO is the best guarantor of regional security .
It mainly produces detonators used in the international community 's effort to clear the remaining mines from BiH .
We also won two silver medals at the African Championship and African Cup of Nations .
" The June 2009 poll results show that approximately 53 % of survey respondents were satisfied with the work of the government of Kosovo , an increase of some 15 percentage points , " the organisation said .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes , the EU 's Pieter Feith talks the role of Kosovo 's new government and more .
Branimir Glavas , a parliamentary representative from the Croatian region of Slavonia , is the highest @-@ ranking politician in the country to be officially investigated for war crimes .
These grim prospects have already sparked turmoil within the Croatian government .
As part of the changes Ban proposed earlier this year , UNMIK will shrink significantly over the next few months .
British tobacco company BAT won the tender for the privatisation of the Turkish state @-@ owned company Tekel .
During his visit , he met with President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
" The fact that the Croatia Boat Show is among the top ten nautical fairs in the world is extremely important ... At the moment , during the current global economic crisis , when many fairs closed their doors , Split offers the Croatia Boat Show , which attracts many foreign tourists , " said Bajs .
Copic , along with a suspect named Drzen Golemovic , remained in custody during the visit , but was released for lack of evidence .
A commitment to research and development has made Switzerland one of the most competitive countries . [ Getty Images ]
Who controls Kosovo 's north ?
An increase in US net exports to China and other Asian countries with current account surpluses is also needed .
The president of the 46 @-@ nation Council of Europe , of which Russia is a member , weighed in as well .
The event featured about 85 poets from Turkey , the Crimea , Tatarstan , Bashkortostan , Azerbaijan , Kazakhstan , Uzbekistan , Macedonia and Kosovo .
The young Turkish soprano Burcu Uyar won the DEBUT 2006 European opera competition in Mannheim , Germany last week .
The arrest follows the seizure of 200kg of cocaine -- found mixed into a shipment of palm oil .
They discussed joint efforts to combat terrorism and organised crime .
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However , experts are not of the same mind concerning the greater significance of the statement .
" It will also be an opportunity for the players who shone in the FIFA U @-@ 20 World Cup , where Ghana triumphed . "
He was freed last October , and now speaks about human rights in Transnistria .
Its eventual ruling on the issue will have no binding effect .
This would be the true solution to the final integration of the region .
In October 2002 , when it released its first global assessment of media freedom , five out of the seven Southeast European ( SEE ) nations included in the survey were listed among the world 's top 45 performers .
By proposing this , the government is trying to push through its earlier proposal that would raise wages in three steps , with a 10 % increase each time , Nikolov said Tuesday .
All performing artists must be BiH citizens , while the writers may be non @-@ Bosnian .
While freedom of speech and of the press is embedded in Turkish laws as well , authorities continued to curtail their exercise by applying restrictions stipulated in the constitution or other laws .
Bulgaria 's State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation has imposed 11,000 euros in fines on the Austrian company EVN for violations in August electricity bills .
The Association of Journalists of BiH , of which Drino is a member , lodged an immediate protest with police authorities after the incident at the basketball game .
You have many more people in Athens now using a bike , deciding if they want to park in the neighbourhood or not ... calling the landlords and asking for a cheaper rent .
Considered the richest man in Croatia , he runs a corporate empire that boasts more than 30,000 employees .
" The state has no funds to spare for its construction and it has been difficult to raise private funds because of the global crisis . "
Overall , the PSD took the helm of 1,059 towns and communes , followed by the PDL ( 878 towns and communes ) and the Liberals ( 680 ) .
With little prospect for a quick solution , the opposition parties in parliament filed a no @-@ confidence motion against the government last week .
The figures showed that about 52 % represented FDI in real estate property .
French aviation enthusiasts learned about its existence after the 1990s conflict in BiH .
In one sense , he is every novelist 's dream , a complicated mixture of professions and cultures : writer , academician , diplomat , Nobel laureate .
Economists see a likelihood of continued inflationary pressure due to excessive public spending , state intervention in markets and pricing , various monopolies and cartels , and the weakening of the local currency .
" For real progress in this field they need concerted efforts by the government , judiciary , police , prosecutors , parliament and public , " the NGO said .
Meanwhile , business operators , who expressed frustration with strike action and street rallies , said they were offering special promotions this year in order to entice shoppers .
Turkey reminds Europeans of their long @-@ buried issues of religion and secularism , says survey co @-@ ordinator , Hakan Yilmaz .
Romanian handball player Marian Cozma was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in Veszprem , Hungary , on Saturday ( February 7th ) .
He is not alone : discriminatory legislation imposed by the Milosevic regime forced thousands in Kosovo to leave their jobs .
Research company Promocija Plus suggests that Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandic , running as an independent , will rake in about 18 % of the vote , closely followed by former economy minister and fellow independent Nadan Vidosevic .
New office buildings for the ministry of foreign affairs and the state archives , among other government agencies , are in the initial stages of construction .
Regulatory practices have also been shown to be behind the times .
Fathers are made to feel as second class citizens , while humiliated and offended , which is not in the interest of any child .
" GERB considers its achievements so far the success of the rightist movement in Bulgaria , " the statement said .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu for talks at the Chancellery in Berlin . [ Getty Images ]
Now in its tenth year , the tournament in Istanbul is starting to attract more attention .
Today the house is a museum that exhibits Macedonian artefacts .
Sasa Mirkovic , president of the Association of Independent Electronic Media , said that with the replacement of Ugričić , the interest of political actors in Nikolaidis is ended .
However , at the above @-@ mentioned meetings , the representatives of the EC indicated open issues in terms of BiH 's commitments arising from the European Partnership and the Interim Agreement / SAA , which need to be resolved as soon as possible .
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The mocanita steam engines have experienced plenty of history in the last century .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer visited Skopje on Monday for a briefing by the government .
Announcing his decision in parliament Monday , Boc apologised to Romanians about his minister 's inappropriate remarks .
Operators in the sector say that the charges to be introduced under the new legislation would fall well below the fees of up to 300,000 euros they had to pay to enter the market .
" The ICJ and ICTY are completely separate legal institutions , " she told the local press .
" Now I don 't know how I 'll get a new one and there are bills to pay every month .
" The signing of the SAA is the next extremely important leverage opportunity regarding Serbia . "
The trend could often better be described as " brain circulation , " as many expatriates contribute to the home country 's economy by sending money to their families .
" His legacy will live on through his writing , but most of all through his extraordinary life story , which will inspire us all long into the future , " Ashton said .
The region must also increasingly use renewable sources to meet energy needs , experts say .
Nonetheless , Turk saw that deal as an indication that a solution is possible .
International effort aims to defuse BiH tensions
In addition , they cobbled together Albanian , Serbian , Italian , German and Swiss financing for the picture 's 1.5m @-@ euro budget .
More than 90 people are accused of match @-@ fixing in Turkey , including the chairman of Istanbul giant Fenerbahce , which won last year 's championship . [ Reuters ]
Company CEO Alexei Miller reportedly won Slovenian President Danilo Turk and Prime Minister Janez Jansa 's support last week for their country 's inclusion in the South Stream project .
Late Monday , that suspected accomplice was arrested in Tulln , a town about 25km west of Vienna , where both men lived .
This means that the concentration of the government may be distracted from the measures needed to rebalance the economy towards more sustainable growth . "
On the negative side , however , reporters continue to face intimidation .
Partnering with educational institutions , the academy will organize an interdisciplinary scientific research of the Roma people from the perspective of history , culture , language , literature , art and society .
Also in business news : the EP approved an extension for duty @-@ free access for almost all products from Western Balkan countries to EU markets .
I 'm seriously considering donating my organs , " Miona Srejic , 39 , told SETimes .
Foreign cruise ships arrive in the Dubrovnik area on Sundays and thousands of passengers disembark for the day .
" It is a pathetic scene in Turkey , which claims to reach advanced democracy , " said Fezal Gulfidan , a member of the board of directors from the Association for the Support and Training of Women Candidates ( KADER ) , in comments to SETimes .
South Stream is widely viewed as a rival to the US and EU @-@ backed Nabucco pipeline project , which is designed to carry 31 billion cubic metres of natural gas from the Caspian region and the Middle East to Europe annually and reduce the EU 's dependence on Russian supplies .
According to a poll conducted by CSCI and released on Wednesday ( November 24th ) , 66 % of respondents said they don 't trust the Romanian police , while 86 % think police are connected to underworld clans .
Seeking to boost co @-@ operation between the two countries , a British delegation visited Albania on Monday ( October 22nd ) , only days after the country ratified Albania 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU .
In each of them we stand a chance of winning medals , at least theoretically . ...
According to Risk Management Solutions , 4,000 buildings were damaged in the quake , while around 100 collapsed .
UNESCO declared 2007 as the Year of Emilian Stanev ( 1907 @-@ 1979 ) , one of Bulgaria 's classical writers .
Several times during his successful presidential campaign , Barack Obama said he intended to recognise the killing of 1.5 million Armenian civilians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 @-@ 1917 as genocide .
The prime minister insists his policies are the right ones , saying he is concerned only with what is " useful to the country " and not with being liked .
" Kosovo has been in dialogue with the international community in Vienna for three years for political status .
If the AKP is unable to muster the 367 parliamentary votes needed for adoption of the reform package , it will be placed before the public in a referendum .
The 48th edition of the Ohrid Summer Festival opened on Saturday ( July 12th ) with a performance by world @-@ famous soprano Jessye Norman .
They do not have to inform us .
It ends on Thursday ( November 26th ) .
" For us it is clear that the situation and territorial integrity in this region is decided ; this means this is out of discussion for us , " Westerwelle said .
To help builders , Serbia began offering better terms on the sale of subsidised housing , including lower interest rates and 30 @-@ year mortgages . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
At the opening on April 14th , Tirana Mayor Edi Rama spoke about the development of the historic city .
" It doesn 't affect our application , but may affect the speed with which it is considered . "
" His talk is not connected ; he said he wanted to visit the grave of his daughter and then demanded that her corpse is brought to the prison , " he told SETimes .
Business : UK company invests 55m euros in Macedonia
Some 600 police officers in five provinces reportedly were involved in the operation .
They include free , assisted reproduction programmes for women at both state or private clinics and encouraging the opening of new , modern facilities to assist infertile couples .
The country ponders how to tackle its increasing litter problem .
Among the Serb public , opinions are divided as to what should be done .
Meawhile the machines at Corridor 10 are silent and still .
This person , identified only as Ekrem K. , reportedly had contact with Abu Musab al @-@ Zarqawi , the leader of the al @-@ Qaeda terrorist network in Iraq , who was killed in an air raid by US @-@ led Coalition forces last June .
After a series of meetings with Serb leaders in northern Kosovo failed , KFOR launched an operation Thursday to remove the barricades .
Last year , there were 43.7 million forcibly displaced people worldwide , up from 43.3 million in 2009 , it noted in its 2010 Global Trends report , which does not reflect the changes stemming from developments in North Africa in the first months of this year .
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" At the same time , it is weighed down by certain half @-@ truths about political and economic co @-@ operation with distant countries , which have very little geopolitical and economic interest in co @-@ operating with Serbia . "
" I don 't think the state would be stable if Tadic remained president and Nikolic 's party won the general election .
A number of high @-@ ranking guests stated EU enlargement need not bear a direct connection to the Lisbon Treaty .
The award for the best documentary went to Serbian actor and director Dragan Nikolic .
" There are millions of Balkan peoples abroad and we do not want to lose them , " EBA president Aras Konjhodzic told SETimes , describing the diaspora as particularly important in the creation of prosperity in the Balkans .
He also mentioned that 100,000 BiH tourists visited Montenegro last year but only 8,000 Montenegrins visited BiH .
Ivanova : I believe it is .
Romanian Justice Minister Tudor Chiuariu and his Italian counterpart , Clemente Mastella , signed the first agreement on co @-@ operation between their countries ' judicial sectors on Saturday ( November 17th ) , in Benevento , Italy .
In order to support economic growth , the government will use the loan to strengthen small- and medium @-@ sized enterprises by expanding their credit .
Tadic added that he and the Pope agreed that the EU integration of the Western Balkans by 2014 is realistic .
Many Serbs expected to participate in Kosovo elections
By Georgi Mitev @-@ Santek for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 29 / 01 / 07
Croatia is second with 1.2 million users , followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina with 775,000 .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said that the issue was raised during the meeting with Fuele , and that it was confirmed the questionnaire treated Kosovo in a status neutral manner , in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1244 .
" 2009 will show the concrete results of the international position of Croatia , not only through our membership in UN 's Security Council , NATO membership and Roadmap for ending the negotiations with the EU by the end of the year but through our commitment to fulfill all the democratic standards , showing that we are ready to implement the standards of the rule of law , social justice and solidarity , " Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said in his New Year 's speech .
Both made a decent living .
Albanian producer Fatmir Koci has started filming the last scenes of the new movie Time of the Comet , based on Ismail Kadare 's novel " The Wayward Year . "
The Serbian government and the European Investment Bank ( EIB ) on Thursday ( March 4th ) signed an agreement on a 200m @-@ euro loan to encourage science and technology activities .
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates and his deputy Gordon England expressed their full support for Albania on Wednesday ( December 10th ) .
Terzic , who now works for a small privately @-@ owned farm , said she will not be seeking employment at a larger corporation again .
" I am convinced that in ten months , Macedonia together with Croatia and Albania , will receive the deserved invitation . "
A World Bank loan will underpin measures to cushion the impact of the economic crisis .
" We remember better times , we keep memories of them and nurture that tradition , " Edi Kriz of the Tito 's Republic Association from Rijeka , Croatia , told SETimes .
Especially in the context of PKK terrorism , Erdogan faces strong public pressure urging him not to have anything to do with the DTP .
Other organisations , such as the United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) and the Foundation Open Society Institute ( FOSI ) , quickly took note of his skills and determination , and have partnered with Young Roma on various projects since then .
" The direct links between the judiciary and the parliament , coupled with the weak role of the Judicial Council , are strongly felt as leading to a lack of impartiality of the courts , " the report found .
On September 10th , ICTY chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz will arrive in Belgrade to assess co @-@ operation with The Hague @-@ based court .
The former Yugoslav National Army ( JNA ) was the fourth strongest military force in Europe .
The police operation which led to the arrests was dubbed " Kraba " ( Crab ) and lasted 14 months , he said .
The DPA deputies have not yet returned to their seats but say they will return once their draft law on language use appears on the agenda .
According to Talat , two upcoming dates will be crucial .
The amendments also give the president authority to appoint judges , prosecutors , the ombudsperson and ambassadors .
The 7th annual conference of gastroenterology opened in Sarajevo on Thursday ( April 8th ) .
" Rule is the greatest gain and the most important instrument for changing the country .
Kosovo minerals and rocks will be studied in a new lab in Mitrovica that was inaugurated on Monday ( December 28th ) by the Ministry of Energy and Mines .
Romania 's future economic growth questioned
Bulgaria 's National Electricity Company ( NEK ) has filed a 61m @-@ euro claim against Russian state @-@ controlled nuclear company Rosatom Corp over a dispute related to the construction of Bulgaria 's second nuclear power plant in Belene .
A set of measures aimed at convincing markets that the Eurozone can deal with the ongoing crisis have failed to produce that effect .
His father was apparently trying to convey a message from Srebrenica civilians , just days before the massacre .
" We want to create a high school for the poor communities and give the youth there a job , to turn them into tax payers , not criminals .
Gust of electronic music to refresh Kotor
Italian team leader Roberto Trabucco 's equipment was said to be more expensive than that of the entire BiH team .
That is what Christmas is all about , " said Jasna Krivokapic of Niksic .
The Santa Clauses Agency has operated in Belgrade for 15 years and employs five " professional " Santa Clauses .
The ride takes three to four hours each way .
" If any member of the BDP tries to make any trade connections , both governments will do their best to prevent it . "
An unproductive consensus just to lie to Europe would be a boomerang for Albania , " Hoxha concluded .
Antoniou , the only woman among the six , and Politis were arrested in two other districts in the Greek capital , while Karayiannidis was detained following a raid at a safehouse in Piraeus and Michail was held in Sitia , Crete .
Italian and American visitors are showing particular interest in the newly opened exhibit at Krushevo 's Home of Culture , showcasing Macedonian needlework and quilts .
The executive managers are suspected of abusing their positions to illegally appropriate up to 2.9m euros , while enabling private companies to illegally profit 9.2m euros .
The EU , which also believes that BiH must fix its dysfunctional system of government , has made constitutional reform a key condition for progress on the path towards eventual membership .
Sadly , this is unfortunately also in the North where criminals have connections with other parts in Kosovo , but given that most of the oil derivatives that are smuggled , have not only the North as the destination but also other parts of Kosovo .
Furthermore , the reports suggested , the Turkish firm has agreed to invest 20m euros in its development .
The police had to withdraw and call for help from NATO peacekeepers , " Kosovo Police Service ( KPS ) spokesman Veton Elshani said following the incidents at the border posts , manned by Kosovo and UNMIK police .
Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan once described the EU as a " Christian Club . " [ Reuters ]
Albin Kurti ( left ) was released from jail on Monday ( June 14th ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
In March 2004 , hundreds of homes belonging to Serbs and other minorities were burned as ethnically based riots broke out across the province .
This month , the Kurdistan Democratic Confederation ( KCK ) , an umbrella for various outlawed groups tied to the PKK , called for a conditional ceasefire and dialogue with the Turkish government .
" The shells in questions are conventional army shells , and there is no chemical element involved , just gunpowder , " he said about an hour after the first explosion .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said on Friday ( December 26th ) that his country favours a unified Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
" The only winners would be the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina , who would benefit from the initialling of BiH 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the European Union . "
Employees are afraid to report harassment , he said .
Bulgaria says it backs both projects .
The conference drew programmers , specialists and managers . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
SETimes : How is the work of the American Corner organised ?
US Ambassador to Macedonia Gillian Milovanovich , British Ambassador Robert Chatterton Dickson and EU Special Representative Erwan Fouere all took issue with Ibrahimi 's statement .
Up to 60m euros were spent in the first stage of the project , while 46m euros more are to be invested in the second phase , due for completion in 2011 .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 17 / 02 / 12
Speaking to the press , he said his country and the northern Serbian region of Vojvodina should collaborate -- especially on projects related to EU programmes .
They have dismissed Ahtisaari 's plan - which would pave the way for Kosovo independence under the supervision of the international community .
Everything is prepared without modern processing ; it 's healthy and tasty , " Predic said .
Montenegro " still believes that the option of an agreement between Belgrade and Pristina is not exhausted , " President Filip Vujanovic said . [ Getty Images ]
Arrests include the former head of the Republic Institute for Health Insurance and the representative of the company through which the vaccines were imported , owned at the time by Serbian tycoon Milorad Miskovic .
Osman Topcagic : The signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement shall undoubtedly mean a new stage in the progress of BiH within the EU integration process .
According to various experts , Moscow is getting nervous not only because of the latest moves regarding the PEOP , but also because Russia had been excluded as the guarantor of supplies for a third rival pipeline in the region -- the AMBO project , linking Bulgaria , Macedonia and Albania .
More than 20 people -- some Serbian , some Montenegrin -- have been indicted , but Saric himself remains on the run .
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The crisis , though , forced organisers to slash ticket prices .
Iranian firms head for Turkey
Croatia 's Marin Cilic made it to the fourth round but lost .
The worst is expected to come this spring , according to experts .
Thaci was swift to react to the report , holding a press conference Thursday , denying accusations against him and against the KLA .
In a statement , Budapest Airport said that more than 20 destinations served by Malev will not be replaced by other companies , including most airports in the western Balkans .
The International Union against Cancer named the Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control the best organisation of the year in fighting cancer .
Turkish @-@ Israeli relations , already strained , could face a new challenge .
Turkey 's main opposition Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) vowed to launch an appeal with the Constitutional Court , seeking to have the decision overturned .
The sale of illegal DVDs is driving movie theatres out of business in Serbia . [ AFP ]
Besides , he adds , " The AK Party and Prime Minister Erdogan have a golden opportunity not only to prove that they have a pro @-@ solution stance , but to actually contribute to the attainment of the solution itself . "
Turkey : from a presidential crisis to a new political landscape ?
" The IMF office will remain in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the foreseeable future , " the statement read .
Describing the southern gas corridor as " one of the EU 's highest energy security priorities , " the EC said the project would include the construction of the pipelines necessary to transport supplies from Caspian and Middle Eastern sources , bypassing Russia .
Part of the Schengen Zone since 2000 , Greece has had the opportunity to experience both the advantages and the challenges of life without borders .
Clint Eastwood 's film " Invictus , " in which Freeman plays former South African President Nelson Mandela , will close the event .
In Athens , meanwhile , a representative at the Israeli Embassy downplayed the impact on Greek @-@ Israeli ties .
" This is a very special profile of people .
NATO currently has more than 10,000 peacekeeping troops in Kosovo , representing 24 nations .
During the Southeastern Europe Co @-@ operation Process ( SEECP ) meeting in Zagreb earlier this month , regional foreign ministers tapped Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister Hido Biscevic as the first secretary @-@ general of the new Regional Co @-@ operation Council ( RCC ) that will be based in Sarajevo .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul was in Bucharest on Monday for talks with his Romanian counterpart , Traian Basescu .
Possible actions include breaking off diplomatic ties .
" We have passed that point .
One other person remains at large .
Clearly , the journalists are cautious not to anger the politicians and can 't even ask them [ about much ] , " law student Mirela Panajotovic told SETimes .
Here I believe it is very important that the EP plays an important role , too . There should not be a decision without consulting all three institutions .
Culture and Society : Film fest premieres in Kosovo
However , the funds came from bills paid by consumers , and not as a separate investment by the company as stipulated in a provision of the sales agreement .
Barisic has not commented on his case or on reports linking it to former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader .
Bucharest 's National Contemporary Art Museum is hosting the 4th Kinofest International Digital Film Festival from Wednesday ( November 3rd ) to Sunday .
The Integrated Telemedicine and e @-@ Health Programme in Albania is a two @-@ year , $ 750,000 project that will establish a National Telemedicine Centre at the Mother Theresa Hospital in Tirana and five Regional Telemedicine Centers .
The contest continues until Monday ( July 14th ) at the Olympic Shooting Range in Nicosia .
Festival director Dino Mustafic says the performances were considered radical in 1960 . [ Zijah Gafic ]
" These cowardly murderers will be brought to justice , " he added , stressing that such incidents will not deter police from efforts " to keep our citizens , neighbourhoods and cities safe . "
Some predict annual appreciation of 30 % .
The EC prepared the new mechanism because of a growing number of false asylum seekers who overstay their three @-@ month visas and pose a burden on the EU member states ' budgets .
With the former Bosnian Serb leader again declining to plead , Judge Iain Bonomy -- who presided over the second hearing -- entered " not guilty " to each charge on his behalf , in line with tribunal procedures .
When I started asking around , I realised no one wanted those girls , not even the Child Protection Authority , which said the girls would be taken to an orphanage .
He criticised Kostunica , saying the prime minister has evidently not heard the message Serbian voters delivered in Sunday 's presidential election , when they chose Tadic over Nikolic .
It 's so nostalgic to think that I too once walked through those very streets , " she says .
In Washington , State Department Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried voiced hope that Serbia 's pro @-@ European parties will win .
The investment amounts to 200m euros , said Janakieski .
A year ago , Skadar National Park Lake was on the edge of ecological disaster after floods washed tonnes of waste onto the lake shore .
They agreed that efforts should be made to encourage closer co @-@ operation between the Croatian Adriatic port of Rijeka and the Bulgarian Black Sea port of Burgas .
Witnesses , including former Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) members who informed for the Turkish gendarme intelligence agency JITEM during the 1990s , have confessed to various murders in the southeastern towns of Cizre and Silopi .
Right @-@ wing partner in new Greek government raises eyebrows
The EU welcomes Montenegro 's accession prospects , French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner , whose country holds the EU 's rotating presidency , said on Wednesday ( July 23rd ) after meeting Montenegrin counterpart Milan Rocen in Paris .
An archaeologist working in Turkey believes he has discovered scalpels that were used in primitive brain surgeries .
" If the requests for the abolishment on the RS continue , we would request to return our authorities for defence , indirect taxation and Higher Judiciary and Prosecutor Council to the entity level , " said RS President Milan Jelic .
Similarly , Bosnia and Herzegovina journalists say decriminalisation of libel a decade ago -- the country 's two entities then passed nearly identical legislation on defamation -- betrayed their hopes for less libel suits .
A poor track record on women 's rights has been one of the factors keeping Turkey from EU accession .
SETimes : How do you see competition legislation in Albania and its implementation ?
Under an agreement reached earlier this week between Macedonian Finance Minister Trajko Slavevski and Paris Club representatives , payments would be made on a voluntary basis between January 31st and April 30th after Macedonia reaches bilateral deals with the separate 13 creditor countries .
SETimes : What is the position of Croats in BiH ?
Pahor said " enlargement will bring benefits not only to the southeastern Europe countries but also to the EU . "
Bulgartabac refused to comment .
Always a very decisive supporter of the unified BiH , Mesic was greeted with cheers in 2000 during a visit to Sarajevo as the newly elected Croatian president .
If we can pull off a good game against Ghana and do not underestimate Australia , then we are at the next stage and everything is possible . "
In a statement after the incident , EULEX condemned the protest .
" When you have your papers , you have something to do , but when you don 't have an occupation it 's very , very , very hard . "
Amid unprecedented economic development , few seem interested in the potential costs to the environment .
Bangalore @-@ based property developer Embassy Group plans to build its first European technology park in the small city of Indjija , located halfway between Belgrade and Novi Sad .
None of the police reform proposals made over the past few months have been publicised and it was not clear if the HDZ @-@ BH--HDZ 1990 one was discussed during the talks on Thursday .
Steps also have been taken to prevent polluted waters from entering the steam generators of the Vidachim power plant and the circulation system of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant .
We are better trained for crowd and riot control , which is the principal threat .
Furthermore , they added , " it is not in the interest of justice to authorise a country , whose former political and military leaders are mentioned in the indictment as members of a joint criminal enterprise , to intervene in the procedure . "
State law requires the president of Croatia to be independent of any political parties .
The results were interpreted as a moral triumph for Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's government , which was forced to call early elections following a controversy involving Turkey 's military and secular opposition on selecting a consensus president .
The agreement to revive talks with Russia came after a prolonged debate , with Lithuania insisting that it was " premature to open the formal dialogue " and urging Allies to postpone a decision until next month 's summit .
For example , Croatia has failed to take advantage of money from a fund for environment and infrastructure protection .
The Albanian government announced the opening of six new embassies in Belgium , Slovakia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Qatar , Kuwait , and the United Arab Emirates .
" Attacks against high @-@ level corruption involve some risks that have to be assumed from the very beginning .
Sejdiu now has lost both positions .
A new public information law passed on August 31st has journalists ' associations up in arms .
Kazakhstan , Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan representatives refused to sign the final declaration .
He fought for his country .
They used tear gas and flare @-@ grenades to disperse the crowds .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 24 / 02 / 12
Serbia has also announced presidential , parliamentary and local elections for May 6th , which it says will include Kosovo .
" All these actions are part of a well @-@ thought @-@ out plan which should result in an essential success in the fight against organised crime and corruption . "
For those with an enthusiasm for speleology -- the study of caves -- local boat tours travel in the subterrane daily , so sightseers can catch a glimpse of the limestone stalactites and stalagmites .
The new mapping project is innovative in a number of ways .
Several EU states insisted that the two Balkan countries should not be allowed to become part of the 25 @-@ nation area .
" The European perspective remains an extremely powerful instrument for the progress of reforms .
In one of the most sensational archeological discoveries in the Balkans in recent years , a Sarajevo University professor and her team say they have found the sunken remains of two Illyrian boats .
He spends the rest of the episode trying to get rid of it .
In Turkey , the number is around 3,000 .
" We are patrolling this area , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted a spokesman of the NATO @-@ led peacekeeping force as saying .
Theatre companies from Bulgaria , Croatia , Macedonia , Montenegro , Romania , Russia and Serbia took part in the festival , which also included actor 's portrait presentations , exhibitions and concerts .
There is widespread doubt among the Serbian public that it was organised solely by Ulemek and his " Zemun Clan . "
Belgrade and Moscow have been pressing for additional talks , insisting that the potential for negotiation has not been exhausted .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 27 / 08 / 09
A qualified majority of EU member states would have to approve the removal of visa obligations on any Western Balkan country .
Last year , the BiH Tourism Association received the Grand Prix 2007 award at the International Tourism Film Festival for their advertising film " Enjoy Life Bosnia Herzegovina , " which was aired on CNN .
SETimes correspondent Menekse Tokyay discusses bilateral ties with Montenegrin Ambassador Ramo Bralic .
For the first time since Macedonia 's independence , culture is at the centre of -- and a function of -- the development of the state .
Demonstrators rallied outside the Serbian parliament building at the weekend , calling for Kosovo Albanians -- who have boycotted elections in Serbia since 1990 -- to be included in the upcoming referendum on a draft Serbian constitution .
The Romanian government sponsored a Europe @-@ wide promotional campaign featuring the slogan " Sibiu -- Young Since 1141 . "
Real obstacles that the domestic manufacturers will face include an insufficient number of equipped border crossings , under @-@ equipped analysis laboratories , and lack of licenses , which are required for exported goods to enter the EU market .
The IT and communications market in Romania reached 5.12 billion euros in 2007 and is expected to exceed 7 billion euros in 2008 , Communications and Information Technology Minister Karoly Borbely announced .
He highlighted the weekend meeting between Interior Minister Besir Atalay and Massoud Barzani , head of the regional administration in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan , as a good sign .
New oil pipeline to bring Caspian oil to Mediterranean
He reiterated that his party will support structural reforms , exploitation of state property , privatisations and spending cuts .
The concert started as planned with beautiful performances of flamenco , guitar , percussion and piano .
In particular , a study conducted in Poland served as a model for the Croatian report .
After the start of the ongoing demonstrations against austerity measures imposed by the cabinet and planned healthcare reforms , Baconschi described the protesters in a blog post on January 15th as " people stupefied by television . "
There are two types of approaches in Turkey regarding help to Somalia , Altan says .
Is Turkey 's long @-@ running probe into the alleged Ergenekon organisation a crusade to bring ultranationalist plotters to justice , or a tool to crush government critics ?
NATO : heading towards a North Atlantic Cyber Security Organisation ?
The facility is expected to create 100 @-@ 120 new jobs .
Constitutional reform topped the agenda of the talks at Camp Butmir , the EUFOR headquarters on the outskirts of Sarajevo , which were chaired by Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt and US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg .
Turkey 's official tourism portal , www.goturkey.com , ranks as one of the world 's most popular websites , a culture and tourism ministry official said on Thursday ( November 13th ) .
The only minor deals expected on Friday , according to the AP , would pave the way for greater co @-@ operation in the fight against drug use and trafficking and for an increase in Russian steel exports to western Europe .
I lost the money before I even started working .
And then she became one herself .
Today there are only between 6,000 and 8,000 of them , whereas in the early 1990s their community was three times that big .
The driver of the mini @-@ bus , a 55 @-@ year @-@ old man identified only by his initials CY , has been detained , Georgiev reported .
Marking its 50th anniversary , the Non @-@ Aligned Movement returned this year to Belgrade -- the city of its birth .
Since 2001 , 65 Turkish television series have been sold abroad , bringing in over 50m dollars to the booming Turkish television industry .
Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu 's concept of " strategic depth " faces problems in Kosovo and Albanian history books . [ Reuters ]
This was one of the key findings of the European Commission 's 2006 progress report .
However , the head of the foreign affairs committee in the Turkish parliament , Murat Mercan , turned down the suggestion , saying Turkey 's only counterpart is the Iraqi central government .
His children experienced the most difficulty he said , as they could not understand the language of instruction in school .
In addition , job advertisements should be published in the national press , and interviews should be monitored by labour intermediaries , to avoid any unreasonable denial of a job .
Josipovic noted that the withdrawal of the two countries ' respective genocide claims would allow Zagreb and Belgrade to address other outstanding issues , such as " missing persons , war crimes trials and the return of cultural treasures . "
He was married to the Greek actress Melina Mercouri .
A Lebanese and Spanish national , arrested in Bucharest earlier this year , have been flown to the United States to face charges stemming from a DEA undercover operation .
Culture and Sports : Ivica Kostelic wins gold in World Cup race
" The situation is quite tense , but police and NATO are out in force , " the AP quoted the spokesman for Kosovo Police Service ( KPS ) forces serving in the north , Besim Hoti , as saying .
The tension began last week , after Estonia relocated a war memorial statue erected in 1947 and the remains of several Russian soldiers from Tallinn 's centre to a military cemetery outside the capital .
" We should commemorate [ this ] day through remembrance of many American legislators such as the late Congressman Frank McCloskey , a great proponent of the Bosnian cause , as well as American troops stationed in Bosnia who were there as part of the peace effort , " the CNAB said .
Butrinti , a southwestern city dating back to the 3rd century BC , hosts an international festival in July .
" Loans are a vicious cycle , especially in today 's insecure financial environment .
A line should be drawn somewhere and it should be said : Enough is enough ! "
The heads of Russia 's Gazprom and Ukraine 's Naftogaz met in Moscow Thursday ( January 8th ) to discuss solutions to a dispute over gas prices and transit fees , which has hit EU and Balkan countries in one of the coldest winters in decades .
Also on the front burner is action to decrease high unemployment rates , attract Foreign Direct Investment ( FDI ) and increase living standards .
The culture ministers of Serbia , Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a declaration on co @-@ operation to protect cultural diversity .
The high cost of the bill -- 8m euros annually - and disagreement over the Pristina Youth and Sports Hall are plaguing finalisation .
Last year , she won the gold in the outdoor high jump world championships in Osaka .
The public debt to GDP ratio for the previous year was 51 % , down from 91 % in 2001 .
Vetevendosje ended its main protest in Merdar / Merdare at about 1 : 35 am , after Kosovo Police had arrested activist Veton Dragusha , who had been handling logistics .
Many of the victims were threatened with violence and even death .
" Why was it impossible to accept a ( Council ) statement about what was more or less said during this session ?
Josipovic is the first Croatian president to visit the site .
On November 9th , the Sofia city prosecution indicted another senior official .
In protest of customs control stations at the Jarinje and Brnjak border crossings in northern Kosovo , local Serbs organised roadblocks , a manoeuvre Belgrade fiercely opposed .
With global demand for oil expected to increase by 41 % over the next quarter @-@ century , this should be no surprise .
Despite a slight decline in the score it was given in the think @-@ tank 's 2006 report , Slovenia still ranks first with 1.82 .
A UN proposal regarding the future status , which was to have been submitted this year , has been postponed until after Serbia 's parliamentary elections on January 21st .
Maja Kostic @-@ Mandic [ Marina Roganovic / SETimes ]
She did not say whether officials had already drawn up and submitted the requested action plan to Demarty 's office but appeared confident the EC would soon release the aid Romanian farmers badly need .
After nearly ten days of talks , the IMF said on September 1st that the review will not be completed until late next month .
Superstar actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt visit refugees in Bosnia and Montenegro .
Bralic : Yes . Montenegro had a specific status under the Ottoman Empire ; we received much help and quick international recognition after the Berlin Congress in 1878 , and following the independence referendum in 2006 .
The Greek Parliament approved a new property tax on Tuesday ( September 27th ) , aimed at helping the socialist government of Prime Minister George Papandreou meet the budget target under a 110 @-@ billion @-@ euro programme of rescue loans from the EU and the IMF .
Serbia submitted a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday ( July 28th ) , denouncing Kosovo 's independence and calling for the launch of new talks on the former Serbian province .
Unemployment , which is around 37 % in the country , according to official statistics , is a problem -- especially among highly educated professionals with university degrees .
EULEX is awaiting authorisation to take over the country 's police and judiciary , but objections from EU member states that have not recognised Kosovo 's independence are stalling it , according to EU security chief Javier Solana .
The map authors attend a workshop in Ohrid : ( Back row from left ) : Mircea Radulian ( Romania ) , Albert Avxhi ( Albania ) , Bogdan Grecu ( Romania ) ; ( Front row from left ) : Shyqyri Aliaj ( Albania ) , Neculae Mandrescu ( Romania ) , Marjorie Senechal ( CRDF , USA ) , Zoran Milutinovic ( Macedonia ) , Betim Muco ( principal author and coordinator , USA ) , Defrim Shkupi ( Albania ) , Zenun Elezaj ( Kosovo ) . [ Photo by courtesy of Stan Shirer ]
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro were admitted to the International Organisation of La Francophonie ( OIF ) as observers at the organisation 's summit held in Montreux , Switzerland , at the weekend .
At least seven of the victims in Istanbul were said to be truck drivers , asleep inside their vehicles in a parking lot , when floodwaters swept past .
" We got into these talks seriously , spent time to discuss details with both sides , and both sides at the meeting demonstrated that they wanted this process to continue .
On May 15th , nearly half a million people in Serbia tried a different kind of nightlife .
It also will write off companies ' unpaid health insurance contributions within four years if they resume those contributions within that period .
" We are brothers and friends .
It has stalled since Borisov 's centre @-@ right party , Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) , came to power 15 months ago and began raising questions about the economic feasibility of the undertaking and refused to provide state funding for it .
This means that Bulgaria has about 4.6 hospitals per 100,000 people , compared to the EU average of three hospitals per 100,000 people .
The foreign ministers of Slovenia and Croatia meet to discuss the border dispute .
Vienna hosts an international stock exchange conference for the former Yugoslav countries .
Bratislav Nikolic : After working for different international organisations , I realised I could do something for my hometown .
c thanked the education ministry and the EIB for recognising the needs of a city that boasts the youngest population in Serbia .
Based on a score of 63.6 , the Adriatic republic was ranked 68th in the world this year , up from 94th in 2009 .
In a report issued on Sunday ( November 25th ) , the EU 's executive arm said an excessively high level of bureaucracy is a significant burden to the national GDP .
The feasting period in Serbia begins on December 19th with St Nikola 's Day .
For implementation , the plan must be approved by all 28 Alliance nations .
UN police and local security forces had to use teargas to disperse the demonstrators after violence broke out .
The Serbian team also includes apine skiers Jelena Lolovic , 28 , and Nevena Ignjatovic , 19 ; along with two snowboarders , a pair of cross @-@ country skiers and one biathlon competitor .
Stores were packed with holiday shoppers , and store owners said the atmosphere was " business as usual , " with no apparent drop in profits .
BiH Security Minister Tarik Sadovic ( right ) was dismissed from his post . [ Getty Images ]
BiH defence minister : political harmony crucial for MAP plan
Nenad Radomirovic , a Serbian journalist , also points to the atmosphere of co @-@ operation .
As much as the Western Balkans needs the EU , the EU needs the Western Balkans .
" Overall , families have changed their plans and opted for fewer days in all @-@ inclusive hotels .
The United States topped the IMD 's competitiveness rankings for the 15th year in a row .
SETimes : At the age of 17 you enrolled at the Novi Sad Academy of Dramatic Arts .
The prices per square metre in Belgrade start at 1,000 euros in the outer suburbs , though in the elite areas it can reach as high as 2,500 .
Despite the reports , living conditions did not change , according to the two NGOs .
The Roda Sten gallery hosts a number of Xhafa 's projects with a focus on his latest , the sand sculpture " Silvio , " a 5.3m tall and 10m wide depiction of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi .
Risto Nikovski , former Macedonian ambassador to Britain , agrees that the time has come to discuss the sensitive issue .
Many analysts expect Gul to win in the third session , on August 28th .
Also in business news : Macedonia is officially in a recession , and Belgrade hosts a regional oil forum .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted sharply on Monday ( March 14th ) to criticism that media freedom in Turkey is taking a turn for the worse .
Prec Zogaj , chairman of the Albanian parliament 's foreign policy committee , says the restrictions are " a step back to an old regime . "
There are only common sense and patience as characteristics essential to realize planned investment goals .
After 50 years , let us wait and see about Kosovo . "
The Douglas factory in Long Beach , California , produced the aircraft in January 1944 .
The latest international effort to reunify Cyprus ended in failure in April 2004 , when Greek Cypriots overwhelmingly rejected a UN @-@ sponsored reunification deal .
Agreeing that Europe faces a missile threat , NATO member states supported on Thursday a US plan to build a shield against long @-@ range missiles .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) progress in meeting the requirements for building closer ties with the EU was the main issue on EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn 's agenda as he headed to Sarajevo for talks Friday ( March 16th ) with politicians and international officials .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 16 / 01 / 12
De Marnhac : rule of law a priority in Kosovo
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 07 / 07 / 08
At least 100 other dangerous convicts are thought to be at large , thanks to a lax judicial system .
He won the Australian Open in January .
European Court corners Romania on property restitution
The first , nicknamed " Cobra , " is led by Avdil " Chakala " Jakupi and includes about 50 people .
Alexander Burgin , assistant professor at Izmir University of Economics , takes an optimistic view .
A third mobile operator is expected to be up and running by July 2007 . [ Getty Images ]
Only then did it sink in that he was really gone .
" The comprehensive scenario of the series breaks the decades long stereotypes about Turkey as a country of Islamic orientation , and the position of a woman as uneducated , conservative and completely dependant from the male partner / companion / master , whether it was her husband or father or brother .
In Korca , a handful of people are being prosecuted for allegedly changing their nationality from Albanian to Greek and then presenting the papers to the Greek consulate in order to be granted the status of " homogenous . "
Dink was shot dead outside the offices in 2007 in an assassination allegedly linked to elements within Turkey 's " Deep State . "
The 4th edition of the Euroart youth festival took place in Blagoevgrad , Bulgaria from May 9th @-@ 14th .
You can take that mass euphoria in positive or negative context , but in most cases , it ends with a stampede .
Nihat Ozgun missed several business trips to EU countries last year , but not through negligence on his part .
At the end of an economic forum in Saint Petersburg on June 12th , Bulgaria was warned that if it fails to take corporate decisions related to the South Stream pipeline quickly , it may be forced to drop out of the project .
According to the editor of Kosova Sot , one of the major dailies , the retrial is " bitter news for all Kosovars . "
My children know how to give , to help , or to organise a humanitarian concert .
Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic said on Friday ( March 13th ) his country would continue to harmonise its laws with those of the EU in order to join the bloc in two years .
" You planned , instigated , ordered , committed or otherwise aided and abetted in the persecution and terror tactics [ against non @-@ Serbs ] . "
Then again , standing in a queue is just the start of a long and laborious process of getting an application and , finally , a visa .
Their economies are highly vital , as measured by growth rates , export expansion , size of forex reserves , and the absorption -- as well as , increasingly , the generation of modern technologies .
Exceptions will be made for goods which are not widely produced at home , such as chewing gum .
On the other hand , Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu said Serbia may be seeking to destabilise Kosovo in hopes of attaining a partition .
The EU has faulted Turkey for not providing adequate protection to Christians and other minorities . [ SETimes photo ]
That initiative would stand a chance of success if the Kosovo Serbs trusted Tadic , which apparently isn 't the case , " Mitic said .
Many expressed fascination with Belgrade Arena , where the contest occurred and where the stage symbolises the confluence of Belgrade 's two rivers , the Sava and the Danube .
Describing it as an encouraging step , however , he said politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) would be given a few more days to reach a compromise that will help the Balkan country move forward on its EU integration path .
While there have been no major outbursts of violence in the country since its secession , ethnic tensions in its Serb @-@ dominated north have persisted .
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Slamming the government for the loss of EU funds as the economic crisis begins to bite , right @-@ wing opposition parties called for the cabinet 's resignation and early elections .
" There is fear among many on the ' European train ' that by opening the files they will be uncovered as collaborators of Milosevic 's secret services , " he said .
Some EU leaders have suggested that it might be best for the bloc to wait until after the Serbian presidential elections before moving towards recognising an independent Kosovo .
While in Athens , Clinton also met Prime Minister George Papandreou , President Carolos Papoulias and Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos .
By Amer Obradovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 14 / 12 / 05
The current issue cannot be reduced to a problem with a company , " he said .
A group of Greek computer programmers hacked into the security system of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) , which is conducting the Big Bang experiment in Geneva .
Greece 's Foreign Minister , Dora Bakoyannis , left on Tuesday ( May 8th ) for a six @-@ day formal visit to China .
BiH and Croatia have a lot in common and the reasons for co @-@ operation outnumber the outstanding issues , Sanader said later .
" A slight separation from the institutions [ that ] will enable us to work , but not have that unpleasant feeling that we are a part of independent state institutions , " said Ivanovic .
The new talks , involving representatives of the eight main political parties , focus on the technical aspects of Lajcak 's plan .
During the 1990s , it was the only independent newspaper that criticised the nationalist government and then @-@ President Franjo Tudjman .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on Monday ( April 12th ) urged the government in Nicosia to continue talks aimed at reunifying the divided island , regardless of the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the Turkish @-@ dominated north .
He said the move followed an earlier government decision to seek UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon 's backing for the postponement or cancellation of the drill and to ask the Turkish Cypriots to scrap their own regular war games , code @-@ named Taurus .
Archaeologists found rare luxurious glass dishes during excavation work at the Carevi Kuli site near Strumica , Macedonia .
" We are going there [ London ] as a state ... we want to talk about technical issues between two independent states and we want to discuss issues beyond independence , " Ceku said .
An economist by training , he held a senior position with the World Bank from 1992 @-@ 1999 , following his term in political office .
Illegal immigrants have nothing to lose so they 'll resort to anything for food and money , " he told SETimes .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 25 / 03 / 09
Athens holds that the most prominent treaty is the International Law of the Sea , ratified by Greece and the rest of the EU .
Turkish businesses make inroads in Kosovo , Albania
She goes on to say that inclusion in the regular school system should also be carried out in line with the capabilities of disabled individuals .
Macedonia , under international regulations applying to countries with nuclear waste , must construct a depot to store radioactive materials .
The agreement -- the first deal between the countries since 1952 -- covers a wide @-@ range of issues , including the licensing of air carriers to offer more flights .
Also in diplomacy : Montenegro resumes SAA talks , and US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visits Montenegro and attends the meeting of Southeast European defence ministers in neighbouring Albania .
The stage was simple but effective and huge video walls enabled fans to see clearly what was happening on stage .
Indeed , Selmanovic acknowledged that the past five years of grappling were unnecessary and that the bill paving the way to hold the census could have been implemented long ago .
A difficult financial situation , housing problems , unemployment , divorce , a low level of general health education , along with insufficient activity by health , educational and other institutions in raising the awareness have all contributed to high abortion rates explains sociologist Dragutin Vasic .
World champion figure skater Maxim Staviski of Bulgaria received a two @-@ and @-@ a @-@ half @-@ year prison sentence on January 5th for driving drunk in a 2007 car crash that killed a 24 @-@ year @-@ old man and left an 18 @-@ year @-@ old girl comatose .
" Obtaining ID for them is the most important thing we can do right now , " says Samir .
Also in business news : Serbia signs a debt @-@ for @-@ investment swap with Germany , Shell joins a Turkish pipeline project , and Bosnia and Herzegovina credits the VAT with helping to improve its external trade balance .
Bulgaria joined the South Stream project during Russian President Vladimir Putin 's ( left ) visit to Sofia . [ Getty Images ]
EU membership is not perceived as a national , strategic and generational goal , but rather as an instrument of political and party struggles . "
Greece badly needs that new injection as soon as possible to avoid defaulting on its sovereign debt .
According to Fuchs , textbooks for lower grade education might be charged , though some students may be entitled to receive free textbooks .
Media reports suggested the EP members have been released , but that the Greek Cypriots would likely be released on Sunday after paying a fine . ( CNA , ANA @-@ MPA - 12 / 03 / 11 )
The audience , still grief @-@ stricken after a year of mourning , cried and sang along with the artists onstage .
Dengbejing , at the same time , tells us of the difficulties , agonies , wars , even clashes between families , clans that the Kurds have experienced in a way we call oral literature , " said Fırat Sayan , executive director and lecturer at the Istanbul Kurdish Institute .
" Bleiburg is not a place of suffering , but a place of revival of an ideology that is unacceptable , " he said .
" Clearly a red line had been crossed with the deliberate intent to kill people , " he said .
The lucky ones get help from their family , or run a business that allows them to make some extra income .
Liviu Librescu survived the Holocaust and went on to become an expert on mechanical engineering .
He said that it is important to show the openness and the desire , and second , a plan of action needs to be made .
Also in the news this week : construction of the longest tunnel in Greece is under way .
Three cranes are being used to move a total of 4,246 antiquities , amounting to 297 tonnes .
A rise in the number of citizens was registered in 22 municipalities , while in 146 municipalities the population has decreased .
Turkey struggles to develop a coherent policy in response to the revolutions sweeping the region .
Can traditional music be presented to mass audiences without losing something essential ?
" We have to see the big picture .
" We hope that if the two leaders can issue some joint statement on the agreement they will have made , that is my sincere hope .
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An emphasis should also be placed on gasification , since the region currently imports up to 80 % of its oil , they said in a declaration issued at the end of the summit .
The Serbian football team makes strides towards the 2010 World Cup finals .
Tadic , however , said that the institutions are legitimate and that the only " parallel institutions " were the ones set up as a result of Kosovo 's 2008 unilateral declaration of independence , which Serbia refuses to recognise .
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Palace of Serbia , where the talks were being held , to greet the Russian leader .
More than 50 researchers from 25 countries participated in the event to discuss the latest advances in N & N.
Berdymukhammedov , who arrived in Sofia on Thursday , heads to Turkey later in the day .
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technological Development Bozidar Djelic said at the opening that uniting the scientific potential in Serbian health institutions will be the government 's priority in the future .
The displaced member has filed a complaint in the administrative court , claiming that her removal was unlawful .
In an effort to show Turkey 's leading role in Libya , Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu arrived in Benghazi on Tuesday ( August 23rd ) , to meet with the leaders of the National Transitional Council ( NTC ) , becoming the first foreign minister to visit Libya since the rebels entered Tripoli .
You can fool people once with shiny posters and campaigns , but you cannot keep doing it forever .
" If you are a true believer who fasts to obey God , it is not hard .
The Alliance wants to see all of Europe protected from long @-@ range missiles .
Montenegro 's opposition parties will attempt to defeat the ruling coalition in the March 29th parliamentary elections by forming their own coalition and modernising their programme .
In some cases , companies were bought more for the land than for any desire to keep operating them .
Officers then intervened .
If the team qualifies among the top 16 , it will be a huge success , affirming our presence is not accidental .
Since declaring independence in February 2008 , Kosovo has been unable to extend its authority fully in Serb @-@ dominated areas in and around the northern city of Mitrovica , or to stop Serbia from continuing to operate " parallel " institutional structures there .
Several young men were even reported to have changed their names to Polat Alemdar to emulate the hero , played by Necati Sasmaz .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- Slobodan Milosevic 's son , Marko , has received political refugee status in Russia , Prosecutor 's Office spokesman Tomo Zoric said on Wednesday ( September 22nd ) .
At the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia 's ( SDSM ) ninth congress last week in Skopje , delegates unanimously elected former President Branko Crvenkovski -- the sole candidate -- to lead the party during the next four years .
NATO funds reconstruction of Skopje @-@ Veles bridges
As the situation in Syria deteriorates , a centerpiece of Turkey 's Middle Eastern policy unravels .
Some had the good will , but inertia and the habit of not engaging in anything new , the fear of facing the unknown and of the new always , put the brakes on innovation .
That is against the norms of Islam , " Mufti Naim Ternava said . [ Linda Karadaku / SETimes ]
" The first month of spring is traditionally the month for a critical mass to explode , " Beqaj warns .
Turkcell outbid Vodafone and Avea by offering 358m euros for the A @-@ type license . The company said it will launch the system by the middle of next year .
Nikolic was accompanied by SRS Secretary @-@ General Aleksandar Vucic .
The developments that ensued after Sejdiu 's resignation are in accordance with the constitution .
" Kosovo might need to finalise its status by alternative ways .
Greece heads towards weekend elections
Suspending efforts to mediate in Lebanon last month , Turkey declared the mission " almost impossible . "
The children do not go to school ; they live on the streets .
Halit , a resident of Kolcular village , helped five Syrian refugees by driving them to Turkish authorities after they came across the border .
If it does perform the nationwide head count , BiH should be able to compare its findings to those of its neighbours .
His comment followed talks with Pope Benedict XVI .
There has been continuous pressure to get Albanian opposition parties to participate in the May vote .
The first 18km of this highway , out of the planned 225km , were completed under former dictator , Nicolae Ceausescu , in 1987 .
Also on March 28th , two Kosovo Albanians , including Hasan Abazi -- chairman of the Metallurgy Trade Union -- were arrested on espionage and drug trafficking charges , B92 reported .
Mesic said that the arbitration agreement regarding the border dispute between Zagreb and Ljubljana and the political will to resolve all open issues have eased tension and have led to a period in which bilateral co @-@ operation could be promoted .
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu was in Brussels on Tuesday ( June 12th ) for meetings with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and European Parliament President Hans @-@ Gert Poettering .
Babic explained the lowering of credit ratings means increased costs , which in turn means an increase in the costs of borrowing , that is , higher interest rates .
" Macedonia as a nation has been contributing wherever NATO has required us to do so .
Rompuy , who met with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and President Georgi Parvanov , welcomed the new government 's efforts to tackle the country 's economic situation saying , " Bulgaria is back on the right track . "
" There is technology available -- tested and ready to go -- that can defend against a missile attack , " Rasmussen said at the Brussels event on October 8th .
High profile suspects released in Romanian corruption probe
While no concrete details of the government 's plan have been released , it reportedly would ease restrictions on use of the Kurdish language and amend counterterrorism laws , which have been used in the past to arrest children for throwing stones at police .
Whether somebody will do something we don 't know , and the uncertainty causes fear about co @-@ existence , " pensioner Nikola Trajanoski told SETimes .
Basketball [ here ] is not at that level now , but today it is team play .
EULEX chief Yves de Kermabon said the mission had succeeded in deploying throughout the whole country , including in the Serb @-@ dominated north .
Gokceada is one of two islands belonging to Turkey in the Aegean Sea , both of which used to have predominately ethnic Greek populations . [ Stelio Berber ]
A Serb among the " Black Stars "
He vowed to back Macedonia 's NATO bid , saying Skopje has met all membership standards .
However , some one million ethnic Albanian voters will not be included in the electorate . [ Getty Images ]
Soon @-@ to @-@ be EU members Bulgaria and Romania also scored well in terms of ease of business .
Turkey 's third English @-@ language newspaper Today 's Zaman was launched this week in what its editors described as a response to increasing foreign interest in the country and an attempt to stop " unfair " perceptions of Turkey in the world . [ Getty Images ]
As part of a major restructuring launched by UNMIK in 2005 , the Civil Administration was dissolved and replaced by the much smaller Department of Civil Administration ( DCA ) .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 22 / 04 / 09
Among other things , the diaries reportedly provide evidence of a secret agreement between Serbs and Croats on how to divide BiH and expel Muslims from certain areas .
But Djordjevic argues an attempt at autonomy for Sandzak cannot be initiated solely by one nationality or faith living there , as there are others .
In September , Hoxha and his family arrived in Pristina .
" Despite all expectations in the markets that the central bank will hike up interest rates , I expect it to keep rates constant , " Inan Demir , Finansbank 's chief economist , told SETimes .
The 2,250 square @-@ meter plant will manufacture energy @-@ efficient electronic devices for lighting fixtures and will employ 60 workers initially .
Gunter said he hoped the election commission would reverse its decision to ban the candidates .
" The voting process was significantly improved from the parliamentary elections in 2008 , " said Jorgen Poulsen , member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe , as quoted in an OSCE / ODIHR press release .
The product , already patented in Asia , the United States and Europe , is the only such system in the world that a single operator can direct remotely , entirely eliminating the risk of irradiation .
Hopes are rising for the reunification of Cyprus following a string of positive statements by Turkey 's foreign minister and the UN secretary @-@ general .
Today , despite a persistently high rate of male births , Albania is facing a drop in overall birthrates , though compared to some other countries in the region , it still tops the list .
Among the key reports presented was one on cerebral paralysis in pre @-@ term infants .
Observers have also noted that an IMF @-@ led rescue programme could put the Romanian centre @-@ left coalition government to a test , as it will likely have to commit to further spending cuts to secure a deal .
Failure to form a government would force new elections and perpetuate the political stalemate , damaging the Serbian economy .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov ( left ) meets with Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev in St Petersburg . [ Getty Images ]
Sweden announced that it is ready to facilitate the technical details of the process , raising hopes that talks can successfully wrap up by mid 2010 .
The Gorani are a hard @-@ working people , with a strong sense of their own cultural heritage and of belonging to the territory in which they live .
It also contains a multimedia auditorium , a mezzanine bar and a restaurant with views facing the Acropolis .
Ivanovic announced that social issues and the survival of Serbs in Kosovo will top the SDP agenda .
The first group of UN peacekeeping troops arrived .
" Prime Minister Thaci asked Vice President Biden that the US continue to play this decisive role and remain promoters of the integration processes for Kosovo to the Euro @-@ Atlantic structures , " the prime minister 's office said in a statement .
It is the fourth cut of the key rate this year .
We believe , however , that this is our obligation as a country equal to the rest of our partners .
During the first ten months of this year , it brought close to 4,000 Kosovo nationals back to their home country .
Serbian farmers protest cuts in subsidies
Those found unfit to function will be turned into asylums , he said .
Selmanaj pointed out that the assembly is not co @-@ operating with the civil society , an issue also raised by the EU .
" Statistical figures of the last five years reveal that Turkey also ranks first in the fight against forest fires , " the directorate 's press office said .
Republika Srpska 's ( RS ) railway company ZRS has been negotiating the purchase of 400 new freight wagons from a factory in Valjevo , Serbia , RS Deputy Transport Minister Marinko Biljanovic said on November 29th .
Both Turkey and Greece have once again turned to Russia to avert a major energy crisis during severe winter conditions .
There are good times to be had year @-@ round .
Libya has been pushing this week for a solution to its ongoing crisis , but on its terms .
The agreements also serve as an essential step towards strengthening bilateral relations , Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said . [ OSCE ]
But this is Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , post @-@ Dayton -- a country where an elderly woman must navigate a legal labyrinth in order to deal with a uniquely Bosnian type of problem : an Orthodox church built in her backyard .
Organisers of the international celebrity rally Gumball 3000 called off the event Saturday ( May 5th ) following a fatal accident in Macedonia .
That is a very irresponsible policy , " Tadic said .
Construction is scheduled to start in July if no appeals are filed .
While the economy is better than a year ago , we are still a long way away [ from the crisis ' end ] .
The Ombudman 's data provide a basis for assessing the situation , " Savka Todorovska , president of the National Council for Gender Equality ( SOZM ) , told SETimes .
Real beggars are on the streets , joining the Roma and scam artists ; restaurants reducing prices for coffee ; forlorn banners reading Enoikiazetai ( For Rent ) plastered on grimy windows .
The industrial park will cost 17m euros and will be managed by the German company , under a concession contract .
Germany is ready to swap 17m euros of Serbian debt for investments in economy and sustainable development , Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic said on Tuesday ( November 20th ) .
The effort didn 't end there .
Only three religious minorities -- Armenian Orthodox Christians , Jews , and Greek Orthodox Christians -- enjoy legal protection .
" Part of the blame belongs to the gendarmes who organised their troops in a flawed manner that night , " Parvu also noted .
He also stressed that his administration is taking steps to promote good governance , saying the first phase of its action plan is now complete .
Kosovo 's Ambassador to Washington , Avni Spahiu , will receive those credentials .
" The process should have demonstrated that political parties are taking the issue seriously , but we do not see any improvement and it 's the same situation as in 2009 , " Ismet Kryeziu , the head of Democracy in Action , told SETimes .
To go to the doctor we needed a military convoy to accompany us .
And the money to be used for the purchase was sent from the account of the Russian commercial bank Vnesheconombank .
The exhibition , which came to Turkey after Italy and Greece , will run until December 31st .
However , even after his arrest it still has not ratified the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between Serbia and the EU .
Joining other advocates of a resurgence of nuclear power , European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso argued on Thursday ( May 22nd ) that it could be instrumental to the EU 's fight against climate change .
Detractors also accused him of hushing up several investigations and trying to frame two mobsters who allegedly had refused to bribe his deputies .
Turkey @-@ BiH relations are particularly important for the region .
" Judges elected to the Judicial Council have great responsibility because they are the members of a body that should ensure and guarantee independence and sovereignty of the judiciary system , " said Rahilka Stojkovska , chairwoman of the commission in charge of the election .
" There is less money , but there is the same big amount of food as last year , that doesn 't change , " says housewife Stanka Kovacevic , 63 .
Jeremic will be meeting with counterparts and urging them to back Serbia in rejecting Kosovo 's independence .
It has polluted politics and the media .
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Bogdanovic said that the Serbian government " will no longer tolerate such excesses . "
Since then , the democratic parties ' failure to strike a deal appears to have bolstered the ultranationalists .
After about eight months of negotiations , Belgrade and Pristina remained far apart in their positions on status , as well as on decentralisation , cultural heritage and other issues .
Ohrid , known as the Jerusalem of Macedonia , is the centre of the country 's Feast of the Epiphany celebrations .
On Tuesday ( August 22nd ) , the miners and the company reached an agreement , and the almost month @-@ long strike came to an end .
Novikov waved off all accusations of separatist tendencies .
Also in diplomacy : Serbia and Slovenia welcome stronger bilateral ties .
Dozens of banks , supermarkets and other businesses have suffered property damage -- some of it substantial -- as the protests turned violent , despite Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis 's promise that those responsible for the boy 's death will receive due punishment .
Because criminals operate across boundaries , countries in Southeast Europe have to work together in order to bring them to justice .
As snow keeps falling , a state of emergency is declared for some southeast Romania counties .
As she stands with the 20,000 protesters gathered outside parliament in a chilly rain that dampens anger against another oncoming wave of austerity measures in Greece , Margarita Lambropoulou says she 's resigned to try one last time to find a full @-@ time job before heading to Australia .
Some cases involving cocaine shipments via the Black Sea to Romania , and via the Adriatic Sea to Montenegro , have been observed .
The tax , which is expected to be adopted this week , would be in effect until June 2013 .
It features contributions from Zagreb , Split , Ljubljana , Maribor , Sarajevo , Skopje , Pula and Belgrade .
UNESCO : Romanian church joins world heritage list
He suggested a revision that would elect one member of the presidency from Republika Srpska ( RS ) and two from the Federation entity , FBiH , allowing all citizens to be potential candidates .
Even if climbers fail to see all the way to the Aegean coast , there are plenty of other breathtaking sights , such as the perfectly smooth Nezilovo Cliff .
Certain opposition parties accused Tadic of laying the groundwork for recognising Kosovo 's independence under pressure from the United States and the EU .
EU integration was also a key topic of discussion during the visit .
Before leaving for Beijing , Sutanovac told the Belgrade @-@ based daily Politika that he will sign a protocol for a 500,000 @-@ euro donation that China has earmarked for the Serbian Army and the defence ministry .
He was nominated by 250 local intellectuals .
PKK deaths have also flamed Kurdish nationalist sentiment . [ Reuters ]
Angelina Jolie was in BiH to discuss refugee issues and education .
He and other mayors say Greek businessmen are eyeing investments in all kinds of sectors --construction , the food industry , agriculture , textile , real estate .
" Not just the Middle East . "
The ITA management board plans to determine the exact amount of the adjustment in October .
A Wild Boar player shows his moves in Kragujevac . [ Milena Petrovic / SETimes ]
The decision on Thursday to take legal action against Limaj came within 24 hours of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo 's ruling that MPs , the president , prime minister and cabinet members " do not enjoy immunity from prosecution for actions and decisions taken outside the scope of their responsibilities " and may be arrested even while the Kosovo Assembly is in session .
With the country preparing for a constitutional overhaul , the electoral performance of the MHP and BDP could determine how inclusive the process is .
Bulgaria , meanwhile , has called for an international investigation .
" Kosovo is lucky , " Khaldoun Sinno , head of the EU Liaison Office in Pristina , told the Kosovo daily Zeri .
We missed the Serbian national team 's press conference , which took place while we were still on the plane .
The outcome of the Hypo Bank case has sparked criticism from Austria .
" Independent national regulators are the backbone of the EU telecoms rules and are therefore central to fair regulation in Europe 's single telecoms market , " an EC statement quoted the commissioner as saying Thursday .
Murad : My Albanian heritage has taught me the importance of education , hard work and setting goals .
In the wake of the deal , parties are registering their candidates with the central and local election commissions .
Over the past half century , two clans -- the Papandreous on the left , and the Karamanlis family on the right -- have dominated .
BiH enters 2009 with deepening divisions
According to Croatian media reports , however , the incident has considerably diminished the country 's chances to obtain a provisional release for Gotovina , which they now see as " next to nil . "
The find , dated back to between 3,000 and 5,000 BC , is located near modern @-@ day Momchilograd .
At the June 2003 EU summit in Thessaloniki , Greece , European leaders pledged that the Western Balkan countries and Turkey had clear prospects for joining the bloc .
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Also in business news : Croatia will invest 30m euros in its tourism sector and Cyprus has an excessive deficit , the EC says .
In 1992 , however , shelling heavily damaged the Jezero complex , forcing the clinic to move .
It would be much better to pay a road toll than paying truck repairs , " Secunovic said .
He will open the season of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on September 10th , perform for the first time in Norway , offer a series of concerts in Germany and Luxembourg , and end the tour in December at the London Royal Festival Hall .
Engin Selcuk , an Istanbul @-@ based political scientist and head of the Turkish @-@ Asian Centre for Strategic Studies , thinks that although the AKP didn 't include the singer in the formal list , it still supports him informally .
As Turkey 's government blocked the appointment of key military commanders , observers are divided over whether the move signals a triumph for democracy or a shift towards autocracy .
The continuation of this trial will show whether Witness 81 has proof for his claims or he is unreliable as Haradinaj 's defense claims , " she told SETimes .
There is nothing new in the proposal , " Dimitrov said .
Von Habsburg lived in the castle as a child when it was owned by his grandmother , Romania 's Queen Marie , until 1948 .
Seventy @-@ eight percent of people in Greece , 72 % of those in Cyprus , 61 % in Bulgaria and only 39 % in Romania agreed that they would be better protected in the face of the current economic crisis if their country adopted measures and applied them in co @-@ ordination with other EU nations .
Tadic and SPS leader Ivica Dacic said they will soon sign an agreement on political reconciliation .
Authorities hope the bench may lure people travelling between the two cities to stop and enjoy a cup of coffee in the beautiful park .
The increasing numbers of pawnbrokers promising to buy gold and jewelry for the best prices , no questions asked , and instantly , suggest Greeks are becoming all the more desperate .
Another thorny issue concerns dual citizenship .
I hope he 'll keep on winning and win gold in London next year , " fourteen @-@ year @-@ old Andjelija Milovanovic told SETimes .
The joint statement emphasised the continuation of co @-@ operation in the Balkans as well as support of a settlement of the Cyprus question .
Bulgarian European Parliament member Iliana Ivanova campaigns to overturn EU restrictions for Bulgarian labourers .
The production , which had its national premiere in the city of Tuzla in mid @-@ August , has drawn great interest from local viewers .
All got balled up then .
Failure to pass the Medium @-@ Term Fiscal Strategic Programme could realistically lead to snap elections , a prospect now welcomed by the centre @-@ right main opposition ND , given that the latest opinion polls this week give the party a 0.9 to 1.7 point lead over ruling PASOK .
But Ceber 's father said the apology would not bring back his son and insisted that all those responsible for his death must face justice .
Decentralisation is a good way to support Serbs who are living south of the Ibar River , because their survival is a crucial factor for the democratisation of Kosovo .
" A mechanism should be introduced in order to respond to exceptional circumstances putting the overall functioning of Schengen co @-@ operation at risk , without jeopardising the principle of free movement of persons , " the EU leaders said in the conclusions from the meeting .
The youngest son , 6 , ended up with a broken wrist . "
" In this context , we encourage all democratically oriented forces and citizens of Serbia to remain committed to this path . "
The Czech Republic takes over the EU 's rotating presidency in January .
The Troika has demanded a written commitment before releasing an overdue 8 billion @-@ euro tranche from an ongoing bailout of 109 billion @-@ euro in rescue loans .
Kosovo 's rural areas are home to nearly half of its population . [ Getty Images ]
" The last 20 years have brought democracy , liberties and a beginning of prosperity .
According to some estimates , about 1.7 million people were killed in the former Yugoslavia between 1941 and 1945 .
Tadic declined to do so .
Despite some political opposition , the move to deploy troops to the NATO mission in Afghanistan is under way .
Reports of numerous violations and irregularities marred the late October presidential and local elections in Bulgaria .
During his visit , Vujanovic talked with President Boris Tadic about a host of issues straining bilateral relations .
" We will call on [ Topi ] , to distance himself from his ex @-@ party , to emerge as the president of all Albanians and not to try to usurp the General Prosecutor 's Office , which is working on some big abuse files , " said Dritan Prifti , a senior official of the Socialist Movement for Integration , in response to Topi 's request .
Turkish economist and politician Kemal Dervis became a member of the International Board of Overseers at one of Turkey 's leading private universities , Sabanci University in Istanbul , local media reported on Thursday ( March 5th ) .
SETimes : What is the current quality of regional co @-@ operation in Southeast Europe in regards to severe emergency situations ?
A candle and flowers adorn a portrait of Liviu Librescu at Bucharest 's Polytechnic University on Tuesday ( April 17th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The number of dead migrants plucked from the riverbanks since mid @-@ December 2009 stands at 19 .
Topi thanked Turkey for supporting Albania 's efforts to become a NATO member , and said he appreciated Turkish investments in road infrastructure , industry , education , banks and telecommunication .
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in Tuzla -- 28 / 01 / 12
" Albania will soon have serious investments in fixed telephony and a new mobile company , which will guarantee competitiveness , quality and lower prices , " Albanian Minister of Economy Trade and Energy Genc Ruli said after signing the contract on June 19th .
" We want the roadblocks to be removed ; we want freedom of movement for everybody , " Hanns @-@ Christian Klasing , EULEX press officer for northern Kosovo , told SETimes .
After the April 29th signing , Tadic described the SAA as a document that will open the way for economic progress and help in the struggle over Kosovo .
The two former Armo executives are still being sought by police .
" The EU 's ' constructive dialogues ' are among the most egregious examples of this global trend . "
Other countries in the region also worked in close partnership with the United States to counter the threat from terrorism , according to the State Department .
Addressing lawmakers , Trade and Industry Minister Mimoza Kusari @-@ Lila said the government would take such measures against any country that violates the CEFTA agreemen .
He pointed to improvements on " the thorny issues of the past , including the economy and relations with the European Union , constitutional issues and other [ problems ] involving joint rule " in remarks after talks with Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis .
He shocked the country with his denunciations of Mother Teresa , a native of the Skopje area whom many consider a saint .
After emigrating , they find positions in foreign hospitals and establish themselves in their profession .
National Bank Governor Petar Gosev projects inflation at 3 % , along with stable foreign exchange rates and foreign currency reserve growth of up to $ 1.7 billion in 2007 .
It includes two charges of genocide .
Therefore , for years , we have invested a serious amount of money to meet the criteria of the Schengen visa system .
Comments by Macedonia 's Archbishop Stefan , however , triggered a row with Greece .
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By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 02 / 01 / 12
The prime minister insists that the EU cannot support Kosovo 's independence and , at the same time , sign the SAA with Serbia .
Serbia 's Vuk Jeremic blocked the adoption of a ministerial declaration that mentioned Kosovo " in a context that might imply it is an independent country in the region . "
According to the World Bank , Bajric and those like her make up almost 50 % of the population now living below the poverty line .
Since the middle of last year , the number of commercial mortgage loans approved has plunged by 15.3 % .
Approximately 83 % of all software used in Montenegro is illegal , Microsoft 's Montenegro office Director Oliver Obradovic warned on January 14th .
The drama about a sultan tops the ratings , but reactions suggest society is growing more polarised .
The European Commission ( EC ) will shortly table a proposal for granting 300m euros in additional compensation to Bulgaria for the closure of units at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant , the commission 's president , Jose Manuel Barroso , said on Thursday ( September 10th ) .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic has reason to be satisfied with the amount of work he did in his first year in office .
Macedonian archaeologists uncovered the first traces of the ancient Macedonian language , palaeolinguist Dusko Aleksovski announced on December 29th .
Greece wants a geographical distinction , and UN negotiator Matthew Nimetz has been working with a series of Greek administrations and Macedonian officials to find a resolution .
According to Moisiu , the visit carries great symbolism .
With CoE membership , citizens would to be able to seek redress for human rights abuse at the European Court for Human Rights , but officials caution the road to membership is long .
" All institutions should act in line with the mandate they are given by the constitution , " he said in an interview aired on Turkey 's Kanal D , late on Monday ( August 20th ) .
Edita Tahiri , head of the the Kosovo negotiating team , said war reparations and border demarcation should be addressed this year .
Up to 27 lawmakers from the main opposition party defected during the secret ballot .
" We have the determination , and we are ready , " Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Friday .
Japan will donate mammography machines and medical equipment for breast cancer screening to 39 health centres in Serbia , Blic reported on October 24th .
" Bearing in mind the toll that existing power plants have taken on the environment , the planned installation of new capacity must go hand @-@ in @-@ hand with efforts to improve the current environmental situation , " it said in a statement .
The parties want international staff working in these institutions declared persona non grata .
The Cypriot government plans to explore oil and gas in a 70,000 sq km area that separates the island from Egypt and Lebanon .
" We consider that corruption and organised crime are the main threats for Kosovo today , " the group said in a February 9th statement .
It was a genuine and intense negotiating process . "
Prior to the start of the process , some member nations , such as Germany , suggested that Turkey should not be offered full membership , but only a " privileged partnership . "
He also called for stricter border controls and the introduction of safe passports with biometric features .
Also in business : the Greek and Turkish stock exchanges join forces with a common index , and the Japanese government awards funds to aid Kosovo 's Anti @-@ Corruption Agency .
" More women are getting murdered by their husbands in Turkey , " she said .
Besides Radovanovic , there are two other women combat pilots in the Serbian Army .
She grabbed first place Saturday with a total score of 246 points for her pop number " Satellite , " ahead of Turkish rock band maNga and Romania 's Paula Seling and Ovi .
It will be extremely tough , especially if we have some difficult away matches , but for sure Jelena and I have the ability to win this competition , and we definitely have great support too .
And even if quick progress towards visa liberalisation cannot be expected , Burgin said , it is significant that the European Commission was able to secure the political backing for initiating a dialogue .
The French Embassy in Athens hosts a fashion show to mark International AIDS Day .
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" My children help me , after all those years of work .
The American Reserve Life Insurance company bought a 61 % stake in the Albanian state @-@ owned insurer INSIG , the Albanian finance ministry said on Tuesday ( December 9th ) .
Gold and silver items from ancient Thrace will go in display in France , Switzerland and Japan .
Tifon was a significant retail chain with 36 modern petrol filling stations , some twenty new locations and a market share of 7 % .
Macedonian Electric Transmission System Operator ( MEPSO ) , the company responsible for the country 's electricity transfer , announced a tender for procurement of 957 MWt hours -- 30 % of the total amount of energy Macedonia needs -- by April 2007 .
The US embassy in Sarajevo donated more than $ 90,000 Friday for the restoration of the Ferhadija mosque in Banja Luka , which was destroyed during the BiH conflict , and the St. Nikola Serb Orthodox church in Trebinje .
Cvetkovic said that opening an EIB regional hub in Belgrade will help strengthen ties with " one of the largest investors " in Serbia .
A basilica from the 5th century and a martyr tomb from the 4th century were discovered during excavations by the Holy Transfiguration Monastery near Zrze , Macedonia .
According to the report released earlier this year , the average temperatures in Serbia would climb by about one degree Celsius by 2030 if pollution continues .
" Your mission is to go to the very end , to the political factor that enables the protection of the high @-@ profile crimes and that costs the Romanian citizen everyday , " he added .
Among those detained by Pakistani agents , working in co @-@ operation with the CIA , was Younis al @-@ Mauritani , whose main responsibility was to plan attacks against Western countries ' interests across the globe .
Sener had previously written about the Gulen movement 's alleged infiltration of Turkey 's police force , and Sik has been writing a book on the same subject .
" At a time when Turkish public opinion is questioning the viability of the EU as a partner , the bloc 's interior ministers ' insistence on maintaining the unfair visa regulations could not have come at a more inconvenient timing , " he said .
Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) has promised political and socio @-@ economic openings towards the country 's ethnic Kurds , but the PKK 's continued violence creates strong public outrage which limits possible steps .
" We are in talks with our colleagues at the EU ; our firm opinion is that everybody should sit back at the negotiating table , so that peace could prevail , and this will be our position at the UN , " he said .
He was accompanied by his wife and 18 @-@ year @-@ old daughter .
" The security of Eastern Europe is very important for us , " he told SETimes , adding that Ankara has historical ties and influence in the region that would boost the OSCE 's efficacy .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 21 / 01 / 08
Public debt rapidly increased after the government issued 380m euros in bonds a year ago in order to pay salaries and pensions .
Protesters opposed it because they say it would have led to higher costs .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic is on a three @-@ day visit to Israel .
The leading ethnic Albanian party in Macedonia , the Democratic Union of Integration , says it is being marginalised by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's VMRO @-@ DPMNE .
Any obligation or requirement ordered by the government of Kosovo , we -- and I as a commander -- are ready to fulfill it .
WARSAW , Poland -- Cypriot President Demetris Christofias arrived in Warsaw on Sunday ( May 8th ) to attend a meeting of the so @-@ called EU Presidency Trio , along with Polish President Donald Tusk and Denmark 's Lars Rasmussen .
Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci is asking Kosovo Serbs to cast their ballots in the November elections .
The Ergenekon group allegedly had contacts with other terrorist groups , such as the Marxist @-@ Leninist PKK and the Islamist Turkish Hizbullah .
Croatia 's state oil company is seeking compensation from the Serbian government . [ Getty Images ]
" We discussed co @-@ operation between two countries and affirmed Slovakia wants to be partners with Kosovo , " said Slovak Foreign Minister Jan Kubis , following a meeting with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu .
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Both the Muslim Community in Albania and the Orthodox Church oppose it .
On Friday ( March 5th ) Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou met with Angela Merkel -- chancellor of Germany , an EU economic powerhouse -- and , as promised , did not ask for financial help .
The European Parliament 's ( EP ) Foreign Affairs Committee approved the EU 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with Serbia in a draft resolution Wednesday ( December 1st ) , urging the Union to quickly complete the process of ratification of the accord .
The express train travelled through nine countries . [ Balkan Express Project ]
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 25 / 01 / 12
Haxhinasto : Relations with Macedonia are very good .
According to the data , in 2008 GDP levels in Romania and Bulgaria , the two newest bloc members , were respectively 47 % and 60 % lower than the EU average , which is estimated as 100 % in the study .
However , Macedonian scientists believe the government can do more .
BiH increases food safety measures . [ Getty Images ]
" This law will mainly strike at a lower level , such as the local administrations , " he said .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Sunday ( November 15th ) that his country looks with optimism at Spain 's upcoming EU presidency , which begins on January 1st .
Instead of going ahead , we are moving backwards .
It 's only a one hour flight , " he notes .
Hizballah absorbed its biggest blow in 2000 , when a sting operation spurred an hour @-@ long gunfight , killing group leader Huseyin Velioglu .
" We , as presidents , will the governments to start immediately with resolution of international problems which have long been unresolved , " said BiH presidency member Zeljko Komsic .
If the study is accurate , then Albania will have opportunities for its economic strategy in 2008 and , in the future , may become an oil and gas exporter .
Gazprom Vice President Aleksandar Medvedev said Russia will guarantee Serbia 10 billion cubic metres of gas annually from the pipeline 's anticipated 47 @-@ billion @-@ cubic @-@ metre capacity , a boon for an energy @-@ poor country that suffered in the 2008 @-@ 2009 winter when a Russian @-@ Ukrainian dispute cut off natural gas to the Balkans .
UEFA President Michel Platini confirmed that the organisation will co @-@ finance a new stadium to be built in Tirana by 2012 .
On Thursday , parliament rejected the government proposal to fill the vacant top position in the ERO after Ali Hamiti 's term ended few weeks ago .
In retaliation , Kosovo banned Serbian imports , costing the country an estimated 45m euros since late July .
( Various sources - 09 / 05 / 08 - 16 / 05 / 08 )
In addition , the Croatian petro @-@ giant INA has been Energopetrol 's majority owner for two years , evidence of foreign influence over BiH 's oil industry .
According to Meta , reforms are needed in the social services , the health system and in education .
" In urban areas , woman are more socially emancipated and do not always report it , while in rural areas there is a trend of not keeping it unknown , " Brovina explained .
Youth unemployment , measured as a percentage of the labour force in the 15 @-@ 24 age group registered as jobless , has emerged as a problem not only in the region , but elsewhere in Europe as well .
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Pahor attended a conference in Tirana along with over 100 Slovenian businessmen and announced that 20 companies will launch activities in Albania soon .
" We need permits and licenses to open a business and with the new fiscal numbers it has become a challenge to deal with bureaucratic procedures .
" The UN deals with the most dramatic issues in the world , and not with what happened during some conflict , " he said .
The first Dream Wedding in Belgrade took place during the NATO campaign in May 1999 , to the sound of an air raid siren .
Almost all parties have held congresses and elected new leaderships .
Ask most people in the Balkans about their concerns , and the probability is high that they 'll mention visas .
Two members of the organising committee subsequently resigned from their posts .
The director of Belgrade 's Oncology Institute has been accused of collusion with drug companies . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The jobless rate has hit 21 % and is expected to reach 25 % by the end of the year .
Artists from Macedonia and neighbouring countries as well as from The Netherlands , Israel , Austria , Germany , Italy , Finland , Poland and France participated .
In return , Tirana will criminalise the theft of electricity , previously a low law @-@ enforcement priority .
But the government seems unaware of the actual situation in Afghanistan , he added .
In terms of command and control , the duplication and incompatibility of two entity defence establishments operating on the territory of a single state are obvious .
Turkey 's Is Bankasi has been named Europe 's best sponsor in an international competition , the bank said on Saturday ( May 23rd ) .
However , although the party 's support is broad , it may not be rock @-@ solid .
The lack of adequate facilities has been a sticking point in efforts to win their return .
According to a Tirana municipality statement , " the initiative is designed as a movement in which every citizen can contribute to create a more healthy environment , " while recognising the interest of private business as well .
The Democratic Party @-@ led government has already instituted various tax reductions during the past two years .
If we obtain electricity , prices will be reduced , " Canovic said .
But critics say the deal will create even greater energy dependency on Moscow .
Its primary objectives are the elimination of discrimination and poverty among this community .
The first condition is to ensure a rigorous financial management .
Police captured war crimes indictee Radovan Karadzic in Belgrade on Monday ( July 21st ) after a long period of surveillance by the Serbian security service .
Juliana Pasha 's " It 's All About You " won the 48th annual Albanian national song contest -- better known as the national festival -- and will represent Albania at the Eurovision contest this year in Oslo .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha was awarded the Eisenhower Medallion by the People to People International organisation in Las Vegas , Nevada , local media reported on Sunday ( September 6th ) .
That concept , he added , requires reforms in military structures ; therefore the trend of raising defence budgets will continue in order to support modernisation .
" We 'll participate in the election and we 'll focus on how we can fix the country 's fundamental problems , " said Yilmaz Ates , an MP from the party .
Montenegro passes SEECP baton to Serbia
" The total amount is on the order of 1.4 billion euros . "
President Boris Tadic , meanwhile , pledged that his country would wrap up its obligations to The Hague tribunal by capturing and extraditing the two remaining indictees , Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
The Gruevski government faces another round of talks in Vienna this week , where UN special envoy Matthew Nimetz is meeting negotiators from both sides .
The council added that since Kosovo is seen as a sovereign state by many of its member countries -- including the US and the UK -- it has the right to enforce rule of law in the north .
However , Serbs living in central and southern Kosovo surrounded by Albanian municipalities say it will be impossible to ignore certain provisions of the Kosovo constitution and the laws derived from it .
Proponents say all the agencies are required by the EU .
It is not part of their concept of operations to be permanently in an area .
It is distinctive for another reason also : its depths are largely without oxygen .
The Japanese government awarded a project worth more than 200,000 euros to Kosovo 's Anti @-@ Corruption Agency on Wednesday ( September 30th ) .
The Greek and the Austrian stock exchanges will enter the final stage of the sale .
He intends to dedicate it to world peace and to cast it from melted @-@ down weapons gathered worldwide .
Croatians seek to offset Slovenian highway tolls
Described as a blueprint for the " functional division of Serb and Kosovo Albanians " by Serbian Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic , the proposal is the closest Serbia has come to openly calling for partition .
The Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) will now inform the UN Security Council of the PIC Steering Board 's decision , which the council is expected to approve .
With ticket sales declining steadily over the past 15 years , the strike was simply the last nail in the coffin .
December to December inflation will likely be close to this year 's target , 5 % , down from 8.6 % in 2005 .
In 2010 , the city of Vranje intended to require paper bags instead of plastic , but the measure was never enforced .
" This race was destroyed by Mr. Sejdiu , " Bukoshi said , adding that he is no longer a candidate for the LDK leadership .
Serbian students presented their projects at the Step into Science event . [ File ]
What started out as billed as an attractive foreign investment opportunity has been tarnished by scandal .
US helps Romania repatriate uranium
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By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 26 / 04 / 11
In the report submitted by the current PASOK government on October 21st of last year , the government 's deficit for 2008 was revised to 7.7 % of GDP , up from from the 5 % reported in April and validated by the EU office , Eurostat .
Haradinaj served as prime minister until 2005 when he was indicted by the ICTY and had to resign .
People who live off these properties , " he says .
While rents -- 250 euros monthly in Belgrade -- eat up the lion 's share of a paycheck , most feel they do not have a choice .
If it urges a boycott , EU members may accuse Belgrade of reneging on its commitment to maintain good neighbourly relations in the region .
Economists warn that a dearth of investments will impede both economic growth and job creation , as local capital is insufficient .
The experiences are different , but what 's important is that Montenegro is already recognised as a reliable partner in the Euro @-@ Atlantic structures .
" I am not regretting that I haven 't fulfilled the promises , " Berisha said .
The country 's reforms in labour market flexibility and regulation of investment enabled its economy to achieve one of the highest score improvements in the Foundation 's 2010 Index of Economic Freedom .
Central Bank Governor Radovan Jelasic says Serbia is now paying for years of delayed transition reforms , and that alternative measures have been discussed with the IMF .
Also , I have promised to send the revised proposal to the parties early enough for study before the delegations come to Vienna on the 10th , " Ahtisaari said .
Serbs head to Greece for holiday
Support for Turkey 's EU membership
According to Bozkurt , the AKP has to address the identity demands of Kurds if it hopes to regain their trust and votes .
A feeling of ... division is very evident in Mitrovica , and that is something that the EU does not like , " Giffoni told the Belgrade daily Politika .
" This movie changed my life and the way I see this region . "
Ekinci says Turkey has launched several joints operations with the British government against them .
The Union has asked Kosovo to prepare a comprehensive strategy for the north , which Kosovo authorities responded to by establishing a co @-@ ordination office for the north .
The National Council for Combating Discrimination said it condemns the incidents in Sancraieni and asked local authorities to take concrete preventative measures .
NUNS President Vukasin Obradovic says that the criminal complaint filed by the association failed to sufficiently raise the issue of moral responsibility among the Serbian public .
Romania 's Academy of Science honours President Traian Basescu . [ Getty Images ]
The public has long welcomed integration into NATO .
The move is part of the company 's strategy to enhance broadband usage rates in the country .
" In September or October we will be in the situation where this government will look to find -- I suspect -- a bad way to meet these expenses . "
However , the CNP predicts that the growth will drop to 6.5 % by the end of this year and will exceed 6 % only in 2009 .
" They [ Iran ] use gas delivery as political leverage , " Ankara @-@ based energy analyst Haluk Direskeneli told SETimes , adding that Iranian gas is " totally unreliable for Turkey 's domestic consumption . "
Most are between the ages of 20 and 24 .
His political rivals , however , have a different view .
Children spend 18 % of time with the father .
Firefighters there have been trying to gain control of the flames for more than ten days .
On Tuesday , fresh off his Paris visit , Sanader meets with Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor in the border town of Mokrice , Slovenia .
The rest of the time went to often @-@ inflammatory rhetoric .
" They caused this mess and they 're making us pay for it , " she told SETimes , referring to the administrations that have created a staggering debt of nearly $ 460 billion in a country of 11 million people .
Belgrade and Pristina remain as far apart on the status question as they were at the start of the negotiations process in February 2006 .
Many Athenians prefer to buy food from Laiki , where farmers offer fresh products and customers can try before they buy .
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" The fact that Turkey is supporting the US , NATO , turning away from Gadhafi and approaching the rebels is not a problem for AKP in domestic and foreign politics so far , " he says , adding that Turkey 's ambition to be a model in the Middle East and hosting such international meetings will also catalyse its domestic democratic reforms .
" The moral side of this visit will result in many years of advantages , " Erkmen added . " If Turkey achieves its targets in Iraq 's Kurdish region today , the two can unite against terror in the future . "
" I 'm very proud of what IHH has done , " said Mejdi , another patient .
" Srebrenica is a big disgrace for us and the parliament was right to pass a document through which we would condemn it , " Professor of Literature Ljubodrag Kesic said .
Many Greeks blame them for the once @-@ attractive tourist area turning into a rotary of prostitution , open drug dealing , and human trafficking .
Eric added , " if there is no funding , no economic growth can be expected , and when there is no growth then there are no salaries . "
The European Investment Bank will cover the cost of the project .
Bucharest hosted a summit for prosecutors @-@ general from 112 countries and 16 international organisations on their role in criminal justice .
He relies upon Yugonostalgia and Tito 's resurgent popularity to draw support .
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski said his country is willing to participate in the construction of a new energy source in another country , as a replacement for two recently closed units at the Kozloduy nuclear plant in Bulgaria .
Batu said on Wednesday that the weaknesses detected by EU auditors were largely linked to the payment authorisation procedures at the Payment Agency for Rural Development and Fishing , which handles SAPARD funds .
Karamanlis , whose increasingly unpopular government lost two ministers in a recent financial scandal , rejected Interior Minister Prokopis Pavlopoulos 's offer to resign Sunday .
Telekom Srbija beat out Austrian company Telekom Austria , which offered to pay 467m euros .
We hope that soon we can begin with full capacity to export to the EU , " said Berisha .
Meanwhile , about 200 relatives of the thousands of Bosniak victims joined the protest in Sarajevo to vent their anger at the UN judges ' decision .
An outraged Zukorlic responded by warning the authorities not to " toy with Sandzak " if they care about keeping the peace .
At the same time they are facing similar structural challenges : aging , the crisis of the welfare system , identity @-@ related confusion , and a rising pressure of immigration .
Draskovic lobbied South Africa -- one of the ten non @-@ permanent members of the UN Security Council -- to support Serbia 's position on the Kosovo status issue .
This fact is of vital importance , since it creates the possibility for informal groups , political parties , certain lobbying groups and those we call tycoons to influence the editorial policies of media .
At stake is whether the former will manage to surpass the 10 % threshold for parliamentary representation , and how many seats the latter will gain via independent candidates .
The funds will be used for the highway section Demir Kapija @-@ Smokvica .
This is Strpce , a predominantly Serb municipality on the border with Macedonia .
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" The future administration will proceed with the privatisation process and will do everything possible to finally initiate the investments in the energy sector , " he said .
Rating agency Moody 's Investors Services on September 20th confirmed Croatia 's long @-@ term ratings at Baa3 , maintaining a stable outlook .
Microsoft 's Bill Gates will be in Athens later this month . [ Getty Images ]
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Mijatovic reminded authorities in Tirana that media is not their property and journalists should report on officials ' wrongdoings .
Critics charge one of two proposed anti @-@ corruption measures is unconstitutional .
On Saturday , Davutoglu met with counterpart Saud Al @-@ Faisal to discuss a series of issues , including co @-@ operation in politics , economy , trade , culture and diplomacy .
Vivartia plans to invest 800m euros in regional markets , particularly in Bulgaria and Cyprus .
A lovely convent near the Tresca [ Treska ] River Canyon -- dramatically cleaving granite cliffs -- is named for Mary , mother of Jesus , and is dedicated to mothers ' from whom all human life flows , ' " said the Macedonian National Tourism Portal .
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There was high level tension , but the situation was put under control , " Besim Hoti , spokesperson for the Kosovo Police in the north , told the daily Koha Ditore .
New property law amendments allowing foreign nationals to purchase real estate in Macedonia are expected to attract foreign investment , but only EU and Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development ( OECD ) members are given consideration .
What BiH lacks is a huge army in need of weapons and ammunition .
Istanbul will host a Turkish @-@ French business forum next month .
Through parallel interactive events , it aims to encourage the preservation of the monuments the photos capture .
The indictees -- Ante Gotovina , Mladen Markac and Ivan Cermak -- attended a status conference in early February and have appeared together in court for the first time .
Booming tourism has also helped the country weather the global financial crisis , although experts differ on whether it has significantly boosted incomes .
But both countries seem to be digging in to their entrenched positions .
But he also urged members of the world organisation that have not yet recognised Kosovo to refrain from doing so during the forthcoming negotiations .
" You should know that early elections are a solution for one , maybe two politicians and sheer disaster for Romania .
Podgorica 's progress in meeting the requirements will be assessed by the European Commission ( EC ) in a report , due to be released in October .
Television and radio stations are preparing discussions and entertainment shows .
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 07 / 10 / 09
But I understand the problem of parents who are afraid that their children would lose their Croatian language and traditions in predominantly Bosniak schools and society .
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" Compared to some Western charitable organizations Turkey has advantages , particularly in terms of being a Muslim country , " he said .
Orphaned Land forms cultural ties between Turkey and Israel , regardless of the bilateral political situation .
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Jansa said that the policy of former Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic 's regime towards the Kosovo Albanians " was to exclude them , to treat them as second @-@ class citizens . "
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 20 / 07 / 11
It 's very difficult to raise consciousness about environmental damage . "
The decision could give local tourism a boost .
The EC already has delayed signing an SAA with Serbia because of lax co @-@ operation .
The week @-@ long 14th Auteur Film Festival wraps up on Wednesday ( December 3rd ) in Belgrade under the motto " View to the World . "
Stavreski said the government would iron out the glitches as they occurred .
The local election commissions are counting the votes before they hand in the results to the CEC in Tirana , which will announce the official results .
It also promised during its first meeting to establish security institutions throughout the country .
Many political analysts consider this to be the Pact 's biggest achievement .
Vojvodina officials say they harbour great expectations regarding the opening of an office in Brussels in mid @-@ October , primarily to access European funds .
According to the document , GDP this year would increase by 3.8 % compared to previous forecasts of 4.2 % .
The commission is now expected to present its recommendations on December 6th .
The government decided to recall all ambassadors who had worked for the communist secret service after an investigative panel published in December the names of 192 diplomats with previous involvement .
International sports newspapers and television channels unanimously agreed that Greece was among the worst teams of the championship .
Russian President Vladimir Putin , Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev and Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis attended the signing cermony in Athens , wrapping up almost 15 years of negotiations on the 279km pipeline .
Finnish mobile producer Nokia is just one of the companies opening subsidiaries in the country .
An estimated half of the murders in Turkey are honour killings .
NATO chief says the Alliance will stay active in KFOR to guarantee stability in Kosovo ; Adriatic three countries have work to do , but could be invited to join NATO next year .
But it raises red flags in some capitals .
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Wireless service for schools and popular social areas is also planned .
The new leader of Macedonia 's Social Democrats says she wants to revamp the party 's image .
Greece has opposed international recognition of the former Yugoslav republic under the name Macedonia , arguing that it could imply territorial claims on a northern Greek province with the same name .
However , more than the millions of dollars in sales , the emergence of Turkey as a popular brand is equally significant .
Serbia finds humanitarian use for mafia property
In Sofia , Plovdiv , Varna , Burgas and several other cities in Bulgaria , the rate of unemployment was typically lower than the average for the country .
Others say that the government simply must recognise Alevism as a religion and give it adequate focus in state mandated religion classes .
The opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia ( SDSM ) , which partnered with the DUI when in power , has been trying to mediate a solution .
In other cases , it is due to the tradition of getting married at age 12 or 13 .
Basescu , often dubbed the Romanian Paris Hilton , won a parliament seat as an independent with 4.2 % of the vote .
Dana , an 8 @-@ year @-@ old festival participant , agreed that this year 's event was special .
" Bosnia and Herzegovina is a society of poor people , [ many of ] which do not have conditions for education .
In 2007 , after Italian pasta factories raised prices by 40 % , the consumers ' protection associations organised a week @-@ long boycott that was very successful .
" If Iran has now accepted the IAEA proposal , this is welcome but it does not solve the fundamental problem , which is that the international community has serious concerns about the peaceful intention of the Iran nuclear programme , " the DPA quoted her as saying .
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" Faith No More were also amazing ; their gig was explosive . "
Austerity measures in neighbouring Romania have sparked work stoppages and driven businesses to Bulgaria . [ Reuters ]
The Croatian state budget for 2012 is 14.6 billion euros , while the expenditures will amount to 15.5 billion euros , even with public sector wage cuts and layoffs .
" Unfortunately , what we have seen in Southeast Europe is that there really has not been a transition from communism to rule @-@ of @-@ law @-@ based market reforms .
In addition to their talks in Belgrade , Tadic and Erdogan visited Novi Pazar , a city in Serbia 's Sandzak region with a majority Muslim population .
In a region known for its customs and folklore , the winter season is especially rich .
The privatisation contract was signed Tuesday ( July 24th ) .
After these initial projects , Samir was able to build donor trust and has multiplied his activities .
The public largely agrees .
Top aide killed in Greek security ministry bombing
Turkey ramps up fight against antiquities smuggling
The meeting was held Wednesday ( July 28th ) in the Slovenian border village of Obrezje .
One of the reasons was the problem with traffic .
Banja Luka political analyst Tanja Topic agrees .
" Therefore , we do not accept any reference on the Resolution 1244 , " she said , underlining that Serbia does not have the right to refer to the resolution " because it was approved in 1999 , when Serbia did not exist as a state . "
Turkish President Abdullah Gul will travel to Brussels on Thursday ( March 26th ) to discuss how to accelerate Turkey 's accession negotiations with the EU , government sources said on Friday .
" Although the establishment of a council for facilitation against corruption is important , the true challenge ... remains the lack of sufficient political will to truly clean public institutions and decision @-@ making processes of corruption , " Ilazi says .
While some support the agreement , many bloggers take issue with it .
Romania sent a letter to the European Commission ( EC ) on Tuesday ( March 10th ) asking for the launch of talks on the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's contribution to a possible IMF @-@ led multi @-@ billion @-@ euro rescue package , to help the country stave off an economic crisis .
It 's kind of like Harry Potter , " Cincur explains .
Croatian leaders have been receptive .
Some Bucharest fans complained about the flawed organisation of the show .
He added that if Kosovo becomes independent , it would pursue economic co @-@ operation with Serbia , without any prejudices .
Under the project , a joint venture of Kremlin @-@ backed Gazprom and Italy 's Eni , a 900km pipeline will run under the Black Sea , linking Russia with Bulgaria , and then fork into two branches .
Greece , Turkey , Croatia , Bulgaria and Romania are among the top 28 foreign destinations where EU citizens are planning to spend their summer holidays .
A month later , his ingenuity paid off and he landed a job in a computer shop .
I know how much visa free travel means to them , " EU Justice Commissioner Jacques Barrot said after the announcement in Brussels .
While it is found in many countries , the Macedonian government is trying to trademark the product under the brand name Macedonian Ajvar .
" It is difficult to say whether that will be enough for the candidacy , because that is something known probably only to German Chancellor Angela Merkel , whose country is conditioning Serbia the most , " Simic said .
Romania still has to fulfill a list of Schengen criteria . [ EU ]
In early May , Zagreb 's Technical Museum unveiled the country 's first Lego exhibition .
At this point , a decrease in private spending can lead to a serious economic crisis , " he said .
It vows to continue similar investigations .
The Golden Camera life achievement award went to British cinematographer Peter Suschitzky .
Artists from the region , the rest of Europe and the United States will take part in the event .
Strpce , or Shtërpcë as it is known in Albanian , is about 61km from Pristina .
Albania , World Bank join to boost social , health sectors
Though Alemdar 's original foes were the Turkish mafia , in subsequent spin offs and movies he has left Turkey to battle enemies abroad -- usually Americans and Israelis .
Foreign embassies ' representatives attended the meeting , a precondition set by the DUI , despite initial opposition from Gruevski .
One of the most scandalous cases was disclosed by Regional Development Minister Rosen Plevneliev , who accused predecessor Asen Gagauzov of having spent more than 21m euros for repairs of the ministry building shortly before the end of his mandate .
His role in those talks earned him the reputation of being an expert on the Balkans .
KFOR replied with rubber bullets and pepper spray .
The final draft gave a positive overall assessment of the efforts Macedonia made in 2009 towards meeting EU entry requirements .
Czech Deputy Prime Minister for EU Affairs Alexander Vondra , whose country currently hold the rotating EU presidency , expressed hope Monday that EU members could reach an agreement .
Asked what will change after Montenegro becomes part of the Alliance -- whether the army , which has about 2,300 members , will have to change its standards and how that might be funded -- Vucinic said much has already been done in terms of training , equipment and procedures .
The 4th Annual Conference of the Meeting of the Alb @-@ Science Institute ( IAS ) took place from August 30th to September 2nd at the University of Tetovo in Tetovo .
The Arsenal Shipyard went from having 1,500 employees in the 1980s to less than 500 . [ State.gov ]
The Romanian @-@ Hungarian @-@ British production " Katalin Varga " won the European Discovery 2009 prize at the 22nd European Film Awards .
According to Ahmet Shala , the economy minister , Kosovo will follow the " Gymnich Model , " in which no state symbols are on display during meetings .
The new measures also give national regulators the right to refuse certification of a transmission system operator controlled by companies from non @-@ EU states if they do not comply with the ownership @-@ unbundling rules or if their market entry could jeopardise a given country 's or the EU 's security of supply .
Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on Monday that Ankara would outline its reform priorities .
Several years ago the Vienna Zoo sent a young male hippopotamus to Plavnica to be her companion .
The new agreement serves as a political and legal framework for supporting and promoting bilateral relations , including energy ties .
Greece and Estonia agreed on Monday ( May 12th ) to broaden economic co @-@ operation , especially in tourism .
Major losses were suffered by the ultranationalist Greater Romania Party ( PRM ) , which until now had held five of Romania 's 35 EP seats .
Albania ranks second in Europe for smoking rate
When sunshine splashes over the slender and delicate @-@ looking arch towering over the river , admirers find it difficult to imagine it is made of limestone .
Britain was among the first countries to recognise Kosovo after it declared independence from Serbia on February 17th .
Macedonia is a staunch supporter of independence for Kosovo -- for economic , ethnic and security reasons .
" In the very near future , we expect Kosovo to become a member of the International Monetary Fund as well as the World Bank . "
It needs a lot of effort , " said Central Asia expert Salih Dogan of the Ankara @-@ based think tank USAK .
Following a letter from Gruevski to UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon about the issue , Ban requested an official explanation from Greece .
EU security chief Javier Solana has said the 2,000 @-@ strong mission could be deployed throughout Kosovo by mid @-@ December .
" The AKP leadership acted with short @-@ term self @-@ interest , which inevitably put Turkey 's long @-@ term interests in jeopardy , " said Daloglu .
The meeting was closed to journalists , but local media reported that its main focus were Qatari liquefied gas deliveries to Turkey .
There will be severe financial implications that accompany the end of the UN mission .
Political stability deteriorated most in Turkey , Serbia and BiH .
This led to an undemocratic policy formation process which is ill @-@ suited for the European social model , and which discriminates against the vulnerable segments of the society , they insist .
Djankov believes Bulgaria will fulfil the official criteria for euro zone membership by the end of the year .
To do so , he said , it must work together with the Serbian government .
Petar Petkovic , the spokesman for Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia , told SETimes that Kosovo Serbs could gain nothing from involvement in the Kosovo government .
" Women here don 't dress like that . "
" Serbia is an independent country and can pass what it thinks is right , but one should not pass something that would enable others to hide their crimes behind that declaration , " RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik said of the move .
The G17 ministers will continue to perform their duties until members of parliament acknowledge their resignations .
Last week , President Abdullah Gul directed the State Audit Board ( DDK ) to conduct an in @-@ depth investigation into domestic violence cases and the efficiency of related legal and administrative services .
Sustainable development and preservation of the Dinaric Alps is the focus of the new resolution . [ File ]
All of the nations in the group have fully implemented the Schengen acquis -- the rules and provisions of the 1985 Schengen Agreement and the 1990 Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement -- which was integrated into the EU framework by the 1999 Amsterdam Treaty .
It would allow both parents to take part in the child 's life .
Presidential candidate Bamir Topi casts his vote to elect the country 's new president in Tirana on Sunday ( July 8th ) . [ Getty Images ]
There are nearly 50,000 dwellings built , for which there are no customers .
Drino was allegedly accosted by police after reporting from a women 's basketball tournament in Zenica .
Haxhinasto : We have precise data on their numbers from different censuses .
Also in science and technology news : Albanian and Italian experts mark a milestone in a joint project , and Dubrovnik hosts the first national conference on rare diseases .
The Flying Broom Women 's Communication and Research Foundation is one of the most influential civil society organisations campaigning against juvenile marriage .
" The main and most difficult pillar to be implemented for Kosovo is rule of law and public safety , fighting corruption and organised crime , " Fatmir Curri , European integration programme co @-@ ordinator in the Kosovar Civil Society Foundation , told SETimes .
Seven days after the agreement , however , there was still no sign of a serious pullout .
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While Turkish involvement in the region is welcomed in much of the Balkans , Ankara diplomats are trying to analyze Turkey 's next Balkan strategy .
They think it is necessary to come to an apology and reconciliation .
The legislation has also caused a rift within the ruling coalition .
Gul was first put forward for the post in April , sparking Turkey 's most serious political crisis in a decade and forcing the government to call early parliamentary elections .
The EU should stop blackmailing Serbia ; there is no more reason for conditioning Serbia on its road to European integration . "
Moreover , independent candidates campaigned without the backing of party apparatuses -- considered in the past essential for winning -- especially in the larger cities .
Also in the news : three Turkish universities join forces to open a university in Kosovo , and Romanian web space ranks fifth on the list of the most dangerous web spaces .
Before their departure for Greece , the victims were warned against visiting a doctor in Bulgaria to prevent their pregnancies from being registered .
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UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon and EU leaders welcomed on Wednesday ( November 25th ) US President Barack Obama 's decision to attend the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen .
" I 'd love to believe this , but this is just a draft that the foreign ministry is working on , " Today 's Zaman daily foreign news editor Kerim Balci told SETimes .
According to reports , they had agreed that further talks would be held as discreetly as possible .
Prime ministers Nikola Gruevski ( centre ) and Janez Jansa ( standing left ) look on . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
" We call on the leaders of the two communities in Cyprus to bring the settlement talks to a successful end as soon as possible , and on Turkey to contribute in concrete terms to such a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue , " Rehn said Wednesday .
During her four @-@ day trip to the country , which included visits to Skopje , Tetovo and Prilep , Jahangir met with numerous government officials , NGO members and representatives of religious communities .
The " lifespan " of a monument intended to foster friendship with Armenia underscores Turkey 's conflicted attitude .
On July 11th , 1995 , forces under the command of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic captured the strategically located Srebrenica enclave , which was a UN safe haven sheltering thousands of Bosnian Muslims .
Because the BDP falls short of a 10 % electoral threshold required to enter parliament , the party must field candidates as independents .
Muslim Association of Greece Chairman Naim Elghandour . [ Carlo Raciti / SETimes ]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel ( centre ) , German Foreign Minister Franck @-@ Walter Steinmeier ( left ) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso hold a press conference at Saturday 's ( June 23rd ) European summit in Brussels . [ Getty Images ]
Currently the sole legitimate representative of the Belgrade authorities is President Boris Tadic .
On the other hand , whether because or despite of the local educational system , one in two respondents speaks English and one in five speaks German .
Investors from Macedonia and Turkey took part in a business forum in Skopje on October 28th .
" It is not the threats that worry me so much but the fact that they are still powerful enough , " Stankovic told Athens ' daily Kathimerini .
" We are Muslims , but we are not terrorists . "
The other ICTY indictee still at large is wartime Croat Serb leader Goran Hadzic .
Priorities also include initiating a debate on and implementing social inclusion of all marginalised groups in many European countries , as well as greater inclusion of youth , with emphasis on the Roma .
Due to several months of drought and insufficient production capacities , Southeast Europe is experiencing a dramatic deficit in electricity .
The Minister of Local Government Administration , Sadri Ferati , said that the Municipality of Partesh is a local governance " success story . "
That trend is expected to continue in 2012 , when the group , in which all but Turkey are former communist states , is expected to post an average growth of 4 % , compared with 2.2 % for the entire continent .
Macedonian education ruling will stand
The European Investment Bank ( EIB ) will lend Turkey between 1.85 billion and 2 billion euros in 2011 , bank Vice @-@ President Matthias Kollatz Ahnen told a press conference in Ankara on March 14th .
Incumbent Edi Rama , of the opposition Socialist Party , is facing a challenge from Interior Minister Sokol Olldashi , backed by the ruling Democratic Party ( DP ) .
Asselborn praised Albania 's role in securing Balkan peace and stability and commended its domestic reforms .
Also this week : an exhibition in Sofia features Serbian naive art , and the first Montenegrin Youth Drama Festival is held in Bar .
The indictment charges him with four counts of crimes against humanity and three counts of violations of the laws or customs of war for persecution ; murders ; plunder of property ; wanton destruction of cities , towns and villages ; deportation and other inhumane acts allegedly committed during the operation .
" This year may be the year of mutual success .
University officials say students will not receive any printed material ; each will get an iPad instead .
This may be the red alert for our entire region , " Tadic said .
The visit is part of the regular dialogue between their two countries .
Angel Semerdzhiev , head of Bulgartransgaz , said the daily drop in gas supplies was from 50 % to 70 % .
The EU undertook obligations towards the Western Balkan countries at the 2003 Thessaloniki Summit , where Union heads of state and government adopted an open @-@ door policy .
With the highest male birthrate in Europe under the communist regime , Albania was also known for a generally high birthrate and high maternal mortality .
He adds that theoretically , one deceased donor can save six to seven lives .
" Unemployed people in the EU have equivalised household income amounting to only about half of that of employed and self @-@ employed persons , " surveyors explained .
The project , developed by Cyprus 's GG Dedalos Technologies and the Israel Computational Fluid Dynamics Centre , aims to build a small affordable unmanned plane that can be used in remote locations at minimum risk and can be guided from the ground .
Governor Ardian Fullani is urging banks and businesses to co @-@ operate .
According to a recent Medium Gallup poll , 70 % of Serbian citizens said they feel the impact of the global financial crisis , while nearly the same number said the worst is yet to come .
The project is expected to focus on the introduction of new IT to increase the quality and accessibility of education .
It is actually a small town with an area of 6,500 square meters , " Biennale of Contemporary Art Director Edo Hozic said .
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced on Friday ( May 22nd ) she will visit Greece at the end of June to attend an OSCE meeting .
EU Special Envoy to Kosovo Pieter Feith expressed hope a Kosovo @-@ wide deployment would become possible in the coming weeks .
Such meetings are important to encourage co @-@ operation between the two countries in various fields , Chinese officials said .
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" We started off peacefully with our machines and tractors but the police did not allow us to form a column .
Minister Dritan Prifti expects the project to create about 3,000 new jobs in the region .
Wightman : Defence reform is primarily focused on the implementation of those reforms that have already commenced with the passing of the 2005 Law on Defence and Law on Service in the Armed Forces of BiH ( AFBiH ) .
Vanquisher of Sultan Mohamed II in the battle of Vaslui ( 1475 ) , Stephen the Great gained the respect of European leaders , who saw him as a gifted military strategist .
He 's fearful that Turkey will make more aggressive military moves as Greece cuts back on its defence spending in the midst of the economic crisis .
Ankara 's Hacettepe University welcomes a new Pfizer laboratory .
" The message we wanted to send from this conference was honest support to the integration process of southeastern Europe .
Albania 's main political parties have overcome a deadlock regarding identity documents and electoral reforms , allowing the process to go forward .
The 8th international conference " Computer Based Learning in Science " kicked off at the Technological Educational Institute in Crete , Greece , on Saturday ( June 30th ) and will run through Friday .
The initiative is aimed at improving the legislative framework in the sector as well as social dialogue , boosting employment and cutting the grey economy .
Referendum results : voters say ' no ' to Kosovo institutions
At the end of last year , Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat first announced his decision to remove the controversial overpass on the Turkish side of Ledras Street , the main commercial road in Nicosia and a major symbol of the island 's 32 @-@ year division .
" The solution for the north needs to be agreed [ upon at ] a political level between all the parties in the region , including Belgrade , because that will be the permanent solution .
There were also reductions of exports , and later , reductions of imports .
The famed gymnast plans to raise funds for charity with a special appearance on Donald Trump 's reality show .
The OSCE / ODIHR mission also questioned the accuracy of the voter lists , which include many names of those who now live outside Macedonia .
" I am under no illusion that the Cyprus problem is easy to solve or about the difficulties that you face , " UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon said at the start of his three @-@ day visit to the Mediterranean island on Sunday .
Both have been in politics a long time , Djukanovic noted , and the circumstances which Montenegro was going through made it impossible to focus on personal priorities .
Experts said the skeleton was from the Neolithic age and belonged to a young boy buried in a foetal position .
Culture , history and hospitality are some of the major draws Kosovo offers tourists , American Tourism Society President Phil Otterson tells Southeast European Times in an exclusive interview .
He was charged with contempt of court .
Speaking Friday after the second round of intensive negotiations , UN Special Adviser for Cyprus Alexander Downer said the two sides had made significant progress in areas of governance and power sharing .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha ( right ) chats with Bulgarian counterpart Sergey Stanishev prior to their meeting in Tirana last week . [ Getty Images ]
SETimes : Media reports have recently quoted you saying that once the SAA goes into effect , it would , among other things , cause a reduction in prices for some general consumer goods .
The Arsenal Shipyard , with over 100 years of tradition , was the engine of the city 's economy and thanks to that it was essentially an industrial city .
It closes on August 20th .
Pressing their country 's case for NATO membership , Albanian officials cite the key role of Western Balkan states in ensuring regional stability .
Natasa Radic and Alina Bandila also contributed to this report
French as a first foreign language is currently taught in 50 primary schools and as a second foreign language in 600 schools .
Albania continues to lose credibility in the eyes of major EU institutions and member states , he concludes .
A NATO official said on Monday the Alliance has not changed its position , supporting a US plan to site a missile defence shield in Poland and the Czech Republic .
" There is no way Sik and Sener are ultranationalists . " He believes hard @-@ line activists within the influential Fethullah Gulen religious community , which has strong representation within the AKP , are behind the latest arrests .
Its reconstruction started in the spring of 2009 and cost about 2m euros .
Macedonian Ombudsman Ixhet Memeti . [ Macedonian government ]
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 27 / 06 / 08
Kosovo election results confirmed ; Serbs urged to rejoin institutions
" We arrived from Washington very optimistic that after 120 days will come independence , " Sejdiu said after the talks .
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 19 / 06 / 08
Also elected were Bojan Eftimov ( Skopje 2 Basic Court ) , Ljubin Aleksievski ( Ohrid Court ) and Aleksandra Zafirovska ( Tetovo Court ) , plus three judges from appellate courts -- Ruska Paparoska ( Stip area ) , and Mirusa Elenovska and Veli Vedat ( Skopje area ) .
Bulgarians are Europe 's unhappiest people , according to a new EU survey conducted in 31 countries .
In contrast , the US Central Intelligence Agency estimated the population at 4,590,310 -- 48 % Bosniaks , 37.1 % Serbs , 14.3 % Croats and 0.6 % others -- in July .
" The Croatian flag flying in front of us represents generations of Croatians who had eagerly waited for the day when Croatia will become a modern state anchored in the Euro @-@ Atlantic structures of peace and democracy . "
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To many , the former president is a beloved symbol of peaceful resistance .
Before the conflict , Croats were the smallest of the three ethnic groups in BiH .
Visa or no visa ? That 's still the question in the Balkans
Several years ago , it became evident that BH Airlines would not survive in its own domestic market without help .
Since then , Greece has celebrated the day with military parades and shows for standing up to the Axis powers .
The technical committees will focus on daily matters such as crime prevention , cultural heritage , humanitarian issues , trade , public health and environmental protection .
We have had so many requirements from the EU that I must say I don 't really pay much attention to those news anymore , " says Economics student Ivana Ljubicic .
Their government has repeatedly told them that independence is imminent , and trust in the international process has hinged on the expectation that statehood will be achieved .
A second bomb exploded 50m away , causing casualties among the crowd that had gathered around the site of the first explosion .
" There aren 't any problems here , " he explains .
At one gathering Vetevendosje brought together over 95,000 people .
The global financial crisis and Bulgaria 's own budget deficit prompted the cancellation .
There are several pathways built to move around the early observatory and a " room " naturally fenced off at the observatory 's very peak where the aim is located .
The local government organised the city 's first marathon in 1988 at the initiative of Vjestica and track @-@ and @-@ field enthusiast Brana Radovic .
Costs per square meter for a new flat in Macedonia range from 1,000 to 1,500 euros , while per square meter in older buildings runs between 650 and 850 euros .
When you are a member of NATO , you should work for collective security , " Borissov said .
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik said RS representatives would never accept elimination of entity @-@ based voting , because " this would mean giving up on the institutional mechanisms underlying the Dayton Peace Accord and maintaining balance in BiH . "
Turkish broadband operator TTNET presented on Wednesday ( February 24th ) its latest product combining television and cinema .
" The actions we have started in Mitrovica will continue , " he told reporters .
The Macedonian Ministry of Economy said that except wine , beef , sugar and fish , the country will export a certain quota to Croatia in 2013 , and other agricultural products will be duty @-@ free under the EU Stabilisation and Association agreement .
Eight of the 11 people arrested were Croatian nationals .
We are starting with the new concept of tourism developmental zones which will function similar to the free economic zones , and we already have listed a huge number of tourists from the Netherlands . "
Croatian President Stjepan Mesic departed on three @-@ day visit to Kazakhstan on Thursday ( July 5th ) , at the invitation of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev .
( Various sources -- 21 / 09 / 07 @-@ 28 / 09 / 07 )
While he would not disclose details concerning what he described as a single proposal with no options , Nimetz voiced hope that it would provide a basis for a settlement .
Many of these guarantees were already presented by fulfilling the 174 conditions contained in the roadmap that the EC established for BiH .
The two countries also removed visa requirements and vowed to boost bilateral trade to up to $ 1 billion in the next five years .
State TV head Aleksandar Tijanic agreed , calling it " a brilliantly planned and implemented military strategy . "
During his visit , he met with several politicians , including the leader of the Croatian Democratic Union of BiH Dragan Covic , the leader of HDZ 1990 Bozo Ljubic , Party of Democratic Action leader Sulejman Tihic and Social Democratic Party leader Zlatko Lagumdzija .
Within it , it is represented by the Youth Council , Women 's Council , and five different councils in Turkey , Iraq , Iran , Syria , and a council claiming to represent Kurds living outside these countries , along with the PKK , [ among others ] .
The agreement highlights the two banks ' mutual interest in promoting bilateral ties in supervision of credit institutions , an official statement said .
Director of External Relations Ilir Ibrahimi says AUK grads " are 100 % employed and in high demand . "
He allegedly channeled funds to al @-@ Qaeda via a foundation he headed .
" Showing that it is serious about human rights would bolster Turkey 's credibility on the international stage , and deliver the change that people in Turkey deserve . "
" Would you allow any of your children to marry an Albanian ? "
He described it as one of the elements that Serbian President Boris Tadic presented in September at the UN General Assembly , Belgrade @-@ based B92 reported from Brussels .
Do you perceive that as a failure of the government policy , and will the Serbs who participated in the December 12th election be sanctioned ?
Billionaire real @-@ estate mogul , aspiring politician , philanthropist and Romanian football team owner George Becali obtained his release on bail two weeks after his arrest .
But , with their smeared windows and shabby seats , they were a distant semblance of the carriages that covered the route in the past .
The EU foreign affairs committee approved a draft European Parliament report on Tuesday ( January 31st ) , calling on EULEX to " increase its efforts " in the country against organised crime and corruption .
" This is a joint process ... and we expect it will be solved in the best way possible , " Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu said on Monday .
Another entrepreneur , Divna Jordanovska , owner and director of Chekorov winery , says that everybody -- men or women -- is an architect of their own success .
During the event , the four theatres that hosted ZFF were packed .
Russian Ambassador to Skopje Vladimir Solotsinsky said on Wednesday ( February 10th ) that an agreement on Russia 's debt owed to Macedonia will be signed in April in Moscow .
Albania gets rid of chemical stockpiles
We began co @-@ operating well , but the process takes time to expand .
The charges are being driven by Djukanovic 's political enemies with the goal of undermining the DPS and the Montenegrin leadership , spokesperson Rajko Kovacevic said .
Crvenkovski : Macedonian soldiers are taking part in military missions in Iraq , Afghanistan , Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lebanon .
The Security Council continues to be split , with Russia and China opposing sovereignty for Kosovo and Western countries supporting it .
They are expected to discuss Slovenia 's ratification of an arbitration agreement to resolve their countries ' long @-@ standing border dispute .
Recreational drugs are a widespread problem among young people in Kosovo , especially in urban areas .
The government will enable Macedonia 's diaspora to exercise the right to vote in the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 5th without having to be physically present in the country .
Seven decided not to testify at the new trial , while three will speak in their own defence .
Ahead of Sunday 's referendum , voters wonder how much of a difference it will make .
SETimes : You have been here ; how do you see the situation now in Pristina ?
The Bank 's projections are that the region will grow by an average of 2.5 % this year , and then slow to 2.1 % in 2012 , well below the 5.9 % rate registered in 2008 , but four times higher than the 0.5 % growth the EU is expected to post next year .
On Saturday afternoon , people in Zagreb began going to the residential area of Tuskanac , leaving candles and roses in front of the Polish Embassy along Krlezin Gvozd .
Kostakis received her PhD in healthcare management from the University of Patras in Greece .
This cause lack of professionalism and lack of quality , which has an long @-@ term impact on having an undeveloped education sector , and children who will not get an adequate education .
I must add that culture also plays an important part in Macedonia 's EU integration process .
" We should be patient until we get the package in our hands and then we will be sure about the package 's contents , " Ceku said after talks with the representatives .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 07 / 05 / 08
According to Denko Malevski , a former Macedonian foreign minister and UN ambassador , Greece " wants a fast solution , fearing complication after the recognition of the Republic of Macedonia 's constitutional name by Canada " and other states .
" Encouragingly , with the global economy stabilising and foreign banks remaining strongly committed to Serbia , the economy is starting to recover . "
The SNS submitted a petition to parliament Thursday to amend the constitution .
The organisers have turned to Montenegro 's Culture Ministry for the funding required to make the festival a " must @-@ attend " event in the culturally rich Mediterranean basin , which has a highly @-@ competitive tourism industry .
But despite talk of party unity and leading government reform , the SP is not powerful enough to carry out reforms alone , with some questioning the party 's unity .
Viewing Ergenekon , however , as each side does through a black and white prism neglects the grey areas that are pertinent to a fuller understanding of the case .
The first to hold the rotating chairmanship of the presidency will be its Serb member , Nebojsa Radmanovic .
" The presence of PKK forces on Iraqi soil has harmed villagers from over 500 Kurdish towns . "
The Russian company says Minsk 's debt could grow to $ 600m by the end of 2010 , if it keeps paying at last year 's rate .
Bucking the trend elsewhere in Europe , voter turnout is expected to be high .
On Sunday , however , his Democratic Party of Serbia ( DPS ) issued a statement suggesting that Serbia could abandon its effort to join NATO .
" Should any KFOR personnel be involved in illegal activities , It is within the responsibility of the state from which the soldiers originate to take disciplinary action or prosecute them .
Nimetz took a hard line in dismissing Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's demand to involve other issues in the negotiations , such as recognising the Macedonian Orthodox Church and restoring the Thessaloniki International Airport 's former name of " Mikra . "
Thousands of people joined a general strike Wednesday and protesters in Athens tried to blockade parliament to prevent lawmakers from entering .
Croatia is meeting the political criteria for EU membership and has made progress in many areas , but still needs to ramp up the fight against organised crime and corruption , intensify judicial and administrative reform , boost protection of minorities and facilitate refugee returns .
Meanwhile , President Karolos Papoulias has summoned an emergency meeting Friday of the leaders of the main political parties in an effort to secure much needed consensus on further reforms suggested by the EU in return for more aid .
" The draft law does not treat equally former owners who receive their original property and those who will be forced to seek financial compensation , " Pavlovic said .
Pristina hopes that dialogue with Belgrade regulating technical issues between the two countries could open the way for a peace treaty .
" Until the local politicians decide that they want to take you that way , it remains closed for you , although Europe is ready and waiting . "
The four @-@ day annual event took place at the Usce Park through Saturday ( August 22nd ) .
By Erl Murati for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 24 / 06 / 11
Biotech , pharmacology and environmental science are some of the areas in which Croatia and India plan to expand exchanges of know @-@ how .
Late last month , thousands of Kosovo Albanians protested in Pristina -- resulting in UN police firing tear gas .
Egypt and Croatia talk economic co @-@ operation .
The CoE Committee of Ministers has the authority to invite European states to become members .
" No one is untouchable in Serbia , " Justice Minister Snezana Malovic said as she announced the indictment last week .
Also in business news : Bulgaria adopts a draft budget , Macedonia cancels a privatisation tender , and Greece plans an underwater tunnel in Thessaloniki .
But critics and political opponents are already decrying alleged irregularities in the process .
Experts and opposition leaders wonder why an already @-@ existing Serbian @-@ Russian joint venture will not build the pipeline and question , given the Swiss location of the second venture , where the potential 200m euros in annual transit fees will end up .
Word has to get out .
According to the prime minister , the Socialists ' demand to have the ballots opened is unlawful .
" In the context of the negotiations [ in Vienna ] , it would give completely a wrong signal to start talking about troop reductions in Kosovo , " he said .
But Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi , a PDK member , has criticised the proposal , describing it as " a confused request that needs to be clarified before the assembly can decide on it . "
Also in culture and sports this week : a photo exhibit of Kosovo 's cities opened and a concert honouring Greek opera singer Maria Callas took place in Athens .
Croatia 's Marin Cilic beat top @-@ seeded Nikolay Davydenko , 6 @-@ 3 , 6 @-@ 4 , on Thursday ( September 13th ) to move into the quarterfinals of the China Open .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader ( left ) , EU Justice Commissioner Franco Frattini and Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu ( right ) pose ahead of a meeting of the SEECP justice and interior affairs ministers in Zagreb on Friday ( April 13th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Finance Minister Diana Dragutinovic , on the other hand , said the state budget could not support unfreezing salaries until April 2011 .
Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac said Serbia can provide good training to Iraqi troops . [ Getty Images ]
In the interim , Kosovo would be allowed to join international financial institutions , including the IMF , and would get up to 7 billion euros in direct aid from the international community every year .
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" I believe that this decision was also a proactive move serving another purpose : the AKP government tries to redefine ' Turkish citizenship ' in more liberal , civilian and modern terms -- which is mistakenly interpreted as neo @-@ Ottomanism by some , " says Cakir .
In an April decision , the European Court of Justice told EU member states that visa restrictions breach a 1963 agreement .
The two documents called for increased training , programmes for awareness and prevention , and for the establishment of a national co @-@ ordinator for trafficking .
" Macedonia is a leader in the field of electronic communications in Southeastern Europe and now is becoming one of the leading countries that have this type of service on the entire territory . [ The country ] is acceding to the group of EU countries that already have provided terrestrial digital television services , " said an AEK press release last April .
Nikola Velkovski of the Chamber of Commerce of Macedonia attributes the decline in housing starts to individuals holding back in anticipation of the government subsidy programme .
Croatia is among the top ten performers for a second year in a row , thanks to efforts to improve the conditions for starting and closing a business , registering property and getting credit -- four of the 10 areas studied by the report .
Liapis , whose visit to China ends on Wednesday ( February 27th ) , is expected to sign a memorandum for co @-@ operation between China and Greece in the fight against treasure hunting .
However , conscripts will now mainly be given internal tasks in security battalions .
Several EU foreign ministers urged Kosovo on Monday ( November 19th ) to delay plans for a unilateral declaration of independence , voicing concern about the potential impact of such a move on regional stability .
Once in a nation that provided women with far @-@ reaching rights and status , to an extent unprecedented in any Muslim country , women in Turkey today face a number of problems .
Haralambo Tsardanis , director of the Institute for Economic and International Relations in Athens , told SETimes that Greece and the Troika vastly overestimated the worth of Greek assets during the crisis .
Miro is scheduled to appear at Oslo 's 23,000 @-@ seat Telenor Arena in a semi @-@ final round on May 27th .
Soon after , military exercises for both nations were cancelled , and a dialogue was opened .
" The report shows that in Kosovo we don 't see progress .
Also this week : Montenegro and Albania pledge a united effort to fight organised crime .
They expressed disappointment " there is no real progress in institutional reform , establishment of the rule of law , creation of an independent judiciary , protection of property rights or prosecution of corruption at the highest levels of government . "
" Some people were preparing a new kristallnacht , " said Citizen 's Protection Minister Michalis Chryssohoidis earlier this month , conjuring up images of the infamous 1938 anti @-@ Jewish Nazi pogrom .
But with the country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic aspirations regaining momentum , the new government has decided that regional co @-@ operation is an important step in the EU association process .
DP member Aldo Bumci told SETimes that Basha has led a civil campaign .
Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu has survived a series of challenges , including from within his own party .
He was instrumental in helping that country to win its independence from South Africa in 1990 .
They have no registered place of residence , which makes it difficult for them to obtain personal ID 's and then causes other social and constitutional rights violations for Roma as a minority .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku . [ Getty Images ]
Prosecutors from the UN tribunal will be monitoring the proceedings .
" This intended strategy to expel UNMIK , which is supposed to work in the spirit of Resolution 1244 , from Kosovo , and that EULEX should take its place -- an organisation which comes from the countries that created that independent Kosovo -- is certainly not beneficial for the final solution , just as the elections in [ Mitrovica ] will not succeed , " he said .
This , it says , should ensure the opportunity for a broad @-@ based debate .
Serbia , Croatia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Slovenia , Macedonia and Montenegro reached a rare agreement among former Yugoslav states on a property issue -- the six countries agreed to sell a $ 12m apartment on Park Avenue in New York , which has not been used since the 1990s conflict .
Across the country , only 44.07 % of eligible voters went to the polls Sunday .
The song is about dreams , Avramov told Esctoday.com , an independent web site about the Eurovision contest , in a recent interview .
Also in diplomatic news : Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov was in Macedonia and the Kosovo Embassy in Skopje opened .
The constitution and laws should be respected and will be respected to the end , " Thaci said , underlining that the country 's institutions will continue their work .
In another interview carried by the Sarajevo @-@ based daily Oslobodjenje on Tuesday , Brammertz stressed that Mladic and Hadzic cannot evade justice .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 16 / 12 / 10
The degree of economic freedom for each component is measured on a scale of 1 to 10 , with 10 being the highest .
The organisers refused .
I am in a permanent crisis . "
When IMF @-@ mandated measures are taken , no matter what they are , after two or three months things will stabilise . "
Film fest promotes shorts
But Croatian President Stipe Mesic , whose country lodged its suit against Serbia with the ICJ back in 1999 , said on Wednesday that the planned countersuit against his country would be groundless .
Fines for those who want to spice up celebrations by shooting guns into the air are between 200 and 500 euros .
This year , the company celebrates the UN decision to proclaim 2011 as the International Year of the Forests via Tree Day .
The 15th @-@ anniversary edition , titled " Energies , " features over 350 performances by theatre companies from 70 countries .
Montenegro and the World Bank commenced talks on an $ 85m loan to support the country 's financial system .
Macedonia 's pre @-@ election mood is optimistic , despite campaign violence , months of political stagnation and the rejection of the country 's NATO membership bid .
Topalli expressed optimism that a new resolution on Kosovo would soon be approved at the UN Security Council .
" They are all speaking about practical advantages -- travelling to the US or Canada visa @-@ free , or getting a job in Hungary or anywhere else in the EU much faster , " Bucharest accountant Borbala Kovacs , 50 , told SETimes .
Mesic : The international community must be present and take measures against those who block the way to BiH unity .
Because those countries had higher maximum levels of deposit insurance , emigrants have had little incentive to rely on Albanian banks .
" We are proud of keeping the tradition that long and there is no doubt people of Sinj will continue to take care of the Alka in the future . ... We would like to bring tourists in throughout the year to visit Sinj , learn about the Alka , enjoy it , see the area , enjoy our cuisine , " said Alka Duke Ivan Cikara .
Demerit points have also been introduced for drivers who do not pay fines immediately after committing a driving misdemeanor .
The agreement came in a memorandum of understanding signed by Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas and UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al @-@ Nahyan in Abu Dhabi , after a joint ministerial EU @-@ Gulf Co @-@ operation Council meeting .
Are there signs layoffs will continue ?
Police seized two Kalashnikov rifles , two machine guns , several handguns , ammunition , more than 100kg of bomb @-@ making chemicals and various CDs and al @-@ Qaeda documents , which security experts believe may reveal the group 's domestic and international links .
Serbia 's step closer on EU integration path
Bulgaria is losing 3m euros a day as a result of a blockade by Greek farmers at the countries ' common border , officials in Sofia said on Wednesday ( January 20th ) .
Also this week : the UN 's special envoy to Cyprus meets with leaders on the divided island .
After a meeting between Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and MOC officials , it was announced that negotiations on amending the law would continue .
One of the suspects arrested in September is Sasa Stjepanovic , a university @-@ educated crime expert thought to have acted as Turkovic 's adviser .
" After the last election , there were allegations that a large number of people with dubious pasts had become members of parliament .
He added that the idea of women retiring at the same age as men has been dropped .
As for those who continue to work , [ there is no ] guarantee for their safety at work .
However , Euro @-@ Atlantic integration presupposes mutual co @-@ operation among states , and the latter enables extradition to other states for the purposes of carrying out justice , Slamkov concluded .
Several thousand Bosniaks who fled Srebrenica during the war have returned , but more than 25,000 others either reside elsewhere in BiH or have gone abroad .
Runners competed in the International Banja Luka 2009 Road Race on Tuesday ( April 21st ) , one day before the anniversary of the city 's World War II liberation .
EU reiterates support for Western Balkan nations ' integration
With the spread of the international crisis , Albania is facing a difficult economic situation in 2009 .
After the signing of an SRS @-@ DSS @-@ SPS accord in Belgrade , the pro @-@ European bloc is struggling to form a coalition with Socialists on the national level .
Bilic will have to rebuild his team 's confidence in the months ahead .
" During the ongoing debate to find ways for return to and rebuilding of houses , neither side contested the authority of the UNMIK administration , " a UNMIK spokesperson told Belgrade @-@ based B92 .
Croatia and Hungary will connect their natural gas pipeline networks by the end of 2010 per an agreement signed on Tuesday ( March 3rd ) by Plinacro ( Croatia ) and Natural Gas Transmission ( Hungary ) , part of the MOL Group .
Those essential foundation tasks have been largely completed .
" Just as the other sections of the society , media is also deeply divided in Turkey .
His idea was immediately welcomed by Jawaharlal Nehru of India , Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt and Sukarno of Indonesia .
Crvenkovski congratulated Croatia on its NATO 's membership invitation , as well as on its progress in its European integration efforts .
The Western Balkan economies are expected to grow at a slower pace next year , the World Bank ( WB ) said in a report this month , covering Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia .
By contrast , the Kosovo Albanian negotiators came ready to propose a " good neighbour " treaty once the province becomes independent .
Mile Dmicic , professor of constitutional law at the University of Banja Luka , said there is a legal and political ground for the verdict 's implementation .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 13 / 02 / 12
A further 210m euros are set to be allocated for programmes across countries and to support international monitoring bodies in BiH and Kosovo .
Trust funds administered by the KPA to handle the proceeds have collected 578m euros , with 537m of that amount coming fron the privatisation ofsocial and state @-@ owned enterprises , he said .
Kosovo has one of the largest youth populations in Europe , and an ever @-@ increasing number of children are attending schools and universities this academic year .
In recent years , politicians mostly applied the census results related to national and linguistic changes for the promotion and implementation of political programs and goals .
He joined the SDP and became a close assistant to Racan , who saw in him the potential to attract a new generation of politicians to the party .
Al @-@ Qadi , who left Albania years ago , is thought to be associated with Abdul Latif Saleh , who holds Jordanian and Albanian citizenship and is suspected of being linked to Egypt 's Islamic Jihad , a terror group connected to al @-@ Qaeda .
The newspaper appears in Braille .
According to former Romanian Finance Minister Daniel Daianu , the " rigid " fiscal pact does not address the fundamental reasons for the euro crisis .
Those who offered bribes won the contracts .
Turkey spent nearly 280m euros building facilities needed for the Erzurum Games , making it the largest sports investment the country has ever made for a single sports event .
Universum University College recently announced that beginning in September , it will offer instruction through social networks like Facebook , GoogleDocs , SlideShare , YouTube , Blogger , and Wordpress .
" The restriction of supplies will continue in proportion to the outstanding liability , " Miller said on Wednesday .
Combining some of the newly installed GPS stations with the existing national MONTEPOS permanent GPS network , the Seismological Observatory of Montenegro " monitors the kinematical parameters of the Earth 's crust ( in order ) to observe tectonic signs of earthquake preparation . "
Serbia 's registered unemployment rate rose to 28.4 % in February from 28.3 % in January , according to data from the Serbian employment bureau .
NATO member countries provide training for new members in foreign missions .
She credited infiltrators with collecting " evidence and documentation of smuggling of nine people from Kosovo . "
" The most important factor for a good winter season is to have snow ... just like this year .
He believes a splinter group is likely to be behind the bombing .
Romania , Hungary hold joint governmental meeting , sign accords
" Bulgaria 's decision is motivated and fair . "
" Further support of this financial institution will help countries of the Western Balkans in fulfilling their strategic goals , such as increased competitiveness and accession to the EU , " Cvetkovic said .
Political heavyweights stand behind the Kosovo government 's actions in the north , but some say it will have consequences .
Energy researcher Florentina Krasniqi argued that the government should instead be promoting investment opportunities for renewable energy sources to meet EU standards .
That is not good , " he said .
Our goal is to have at least a two @-@ digit medal total .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis has officially called early general elections , following a meeting with President Karolos Papoulias on Thursday ( September 3rd ) .
When the Berlin Wall fell in Germany , Albania was still under dictatorship .
The declaration is expected to call on the international community to recognise Kosovo 's independence , Russian news agency Itar @-@ Tass reported on Tuesday , quoting Krasniqi .
The Serbian women 's volleyball team won a bronze medal in the World League contest , held in Japan last week .
" The whole idea of the festival is to raise awareness of the necessity for greater environmental protection through entertaining forms of art , " festival organiser Srdjan Stankovic told SETimes .
" Some European countries will invariably try to soften this stance , fearful that Serbia 's enthusiasm for its European course may wane , " he said .
" It is a proof it can happen . "
A tale of two censuses
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 10 / 04 / 09
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki began a two @-@ day visit to the Netherlands on Monday ( March 10th ) , at the invitation of counterpart Maxim Verhagen .
Austria 's Mobilkom was the only bidder in an international tender for a third wireless licence in Macedonia .
Mutual visits between the Croatian president and Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic seem to a step towards reconciliation , after 20 years .
The Madara Horseman [ UNESCO ]
Yet , the leftist opposition continues to insist on opening the June 2009 election ballot boxes .
They proved unprepared for dealing with such a risk , Angelov told SETimes .
Belgrade 's Stefanovic says the sides have been unable to find a mechanism that will enable the more efficient locating of the missing .
Cyprus joined the EU five years ago and citizens of the Greek @-@ run part of the divided island are keenly aware of the leverage membership gives them in efforts to achieve reunification .
In addition , he adds , the group is now isolated politically .
Greece , which ranked highest among the SEE countries last year , slipped ten places to 56th in the IMD 's new survey , a reflection of the country 's worsening debt and deficit problems .
This , despite OSCE warnings that the supplementary pension provisions were excessive and would heavily burden the budget .
Bulgaria wants a 10m @-@ euro compensation for losses suffered because of the protest . ( DPA - 23 / 01 / 10 ; Reuters , bTV - 22 / 01 / 10 )
Romanian internet space is the fifth most dangerous in the world ; 6.75 % of .ro domain websites can infect a computer with viruses , Mediafax said on Wednesday ( June 4th ) in the latest McAfee anti @-@ virus survey .
The Macedonian government would like to complete the talks by mid @-@ 2007 , though Brussels has signaled the pace will likely be slower .
Otherwise " there will be no other solution . "
Greece is the biggest foreign investor in Macedonia , Albania and Serbia , and is the third largest foreign investor in Bulgaria .
While the rallies over the past ten days have been generally peaceful , there have been several sporadic outbursts of violence , when police were attacked by demonstrators with bricks and Molotov cocktails .
" There will be no lasting resolution of the situation in Cyprus without serious and sustained dialogue between the two communities , at every possible level , " van der Linden said in a statement before his visit .
" It will be difficult , no doubt about that , but I am optimistic , " Papandreou said at the end of the debate late Sunday .
Directors , celebrities and fans converge on the BiH capital for one of the summer 's major cultural events .
The 13th branch of the Istanbul Court for Serious Crimes agreed to hear the case .
As for refugees , " Of course , we will treat them with a humanitarian perspective , " Geybulla Ramazanoglu , an adviser to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , tells SETimes .
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According to the Athens News Agency ( ANA @-@ MPA ) , the 47 firefighting vehicles , two water dropping helicopters and four firefighting airplanes that have been deployed to the area have been trying to extinguish the blaze on eight fronts .
In 2006 , the Kosovo National Assembly passed a law allocating special funds to aid veterans and civilian victims of the war .
A current account deficit occurs when a country 's total imports of goods , services , and transfers exceed its exports of goods , services , and transfers .
The legislation is in line with EU law and standards .
Rrapo fled to Tirana , where he was arrested in July at the request of the United States .
As a warning measure , the controllers staged four separate three @-@ hour work stoppages Wednesday . ( NewsIn - 25 / 06 / 09 ; AFP , DPA - 24 / 06 / 09 )
" The Albanian government is not transparent in drafting these deals and doesn 't publish procedures .
Cultural institutions the world over are feeling the effects of the global financial crisis , partially because corporate sponsorship has dried up , and the director 's dream of finding large , private sector benefactors has not yet materialized .
In this exclusive interview with SETimes correspondent Linda Karadaku , the deputy foreign minister elaborates on developments at home and in the region .
Ford Motor Co. will invest 1.2 billion euros in the Romanian project . [ SETimes / Gabriel Petrescu ]
More than 360,000 people , most of them Serbs , were killed there . ( Nezavisne Novine , RTRS , Srna - 01 / 05 / 11 )
He should go away ... he has created a big mess , " Dimitris Hatzinikolaou , a professor of economics at the University of Ioannina in northern Greece told SETimes .
By Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 23 / 03 / 12
SETimes : If you could name one case that has left the biggest mark in the ICTY 's work , or has been a turning point , what would it be ?
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 08 / 08 / 07
Noting that the past 12 months were marked by " enormous challenges , " Ruecker said that the period was also one of " great progress " and achievement for the province -- particularly in the implementation of internationally endorsed standards in eight areas , including democratic institutions , rule of law , minority rights and the economy .
With 67,000 children in orphanages , Naftanaila says the new law will go some ways towards integrating children and providing them with proper care and education to succeed once they are adults .
An estimated 2,000 runners -- divided into four categories -- took part in the 4km race , which was organised by the Sarajevo Canton Sport Association .
The defendants ' lawyers , however , insist that Mladic 's health and mental stability must first be determined to ensure he is a valid witness .
SETimes : How protected are the prosecutors in Kosovo , and what can be done to help them work independently ?
Turkey has long @-@ standing historical and cultural ties with the region , and an influential community from Kosovo lives in Turkey currently .
" US Steel sold its Serbian steel assets because they were losing money , had been for some time , and were unlikely to become profitable any time soon .
Ankara and other cities are making efforts to rekindle the true spirit of Islam 's holy month .
The " unprecedented " plan " will save or create millions of jobs ... and that will , by the end of next year , amount to $ 5 trillion , raise output by 4 % , and accelerate the transition to a green economy , " the leaders said .
One key finding of the TI survey , conducted between October 2008 and February this year , is that there is much more distrust in the private sector than five years ago .
However , infrastructure must be improved in order to attract more tourists , Rifai said after meeting leaders in Tirana .
Bianca Kassianides of Cyprus won a gold medal at the 3rd World University Shooting Championship , which wrapped up on Sunday ( September 19th ) in Wroclaw , Poland .
" DESWAT is going to help us to improve our reaction capacity and save lives and reduce the damages by almost 30 % , " Environment Minister Sulfina Barbu said .
Young and determined , eloquent and ambitious , he started to gain public attention in 2004 .
A breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in the north , the TRNC , is recognised only by Ankara .
It was surprising to see that companies in the gambling sector will again be given tax relief , Beyrle said .
Rada Trajkovic , a Serb member of Kosovo 's Assembly , expressed cautious optimism about areas in which " creative solutions can be reached and regional stability can be boosted . "
About 6km or 7km from the village of Prusac in central Bosnia is Ajvatovica , the oldest religious gathering site of Muslims in the Balkans .
The detained ex @-@ generals insist they have done nothing illegal or against the interests of Turkey , and the Turkish armed forces deny any link to Ergenekon .
The price in Western Europe was purportedly 300 @-@ 350 euros per weapon . ( MIA , Makfax , Alsat M , Kanal 5 - 04 / 03 / 11 )
As each new school year allows for a different curriculum , teachers who create the lesson plans decide on the textbooks for that year as well .
What they do will influence domestic politics and their countries ' economies greatly .
Parliament 's term is cut from five years to four .
Ankara warned that such statements can harm reconciliation efforts between Greece and Turkey .
Dinkic also proposed on Thursday that only 25 % of the oil monopoly 's shares be sold to Gazprom initially and the remaining 26 % once a binding South Stream construction contract is signed .
" The Commission has clearly asked the countries that want to keep the restrictions to also present the grounds , include in their notifications concrete data and pertinent arguments , " Michael Jennings , the EC spokesperson said .
" The main message we would like to address to the young people is that violence can lead to nothing , " Jeljko Vukelic , chairman of the Coalition , told SETimes .
We crossed a wooden bridge , over the peaceful Drin River , and came upon a small café with tables under the trees .
But he was well positioned in the polls and thus could have come up with pretentions for the next presidential elections .
For a second year in a row , Romania shined at the Geneva International Invention Fair , with representatives winning gold medals in three different fields -- auto , medical and baby clothing .
Assembled European Commission and Kosovo officials laid the foundation stone .
Estimates say that some 250,000 mentally disabled people live in Serbia , but those data are not exact .
" Amid concerns about the outlook for the global economy , policy @-@ makers must not lose sight of long @-@ term competitiveness fundamentals amid short @-@ term challenges , " he said .
Police arrested Jocic in Belgrade on Monday , following close co @-@ operation between the Serbian and Croatian authorities and just days after Croatian media reported that a protected witness had named him as the person who ordered and organised Pukanic 's assassination .
ANKARA , Turkey -- Russia and Turkey signed a nuclear co @-@ operation deal Tuesday ( June 8th ) , on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence @-@ Building Measures in Asia .
The report also cited research finding that nearly two @-@ thirds of Romani children did not attend school ; 90 % are illiterate .
New BiH presidency members sworn in
The Budva municipality cannot afford to pay construction firms to finish the work .
Forum 2015 , a consortium of Kosovo NGOs , organised the event .
The victim was among a group of about 30 youths who stoned a police car patrolling the area , which has seen numerous clashes between self @-@ styled anarchists and the authorities .
According to the latest data from the Bosnia and Herzegovina Department for Statistics , more then 100,000 tourists have visited BiH this winter -- a 14 % increase from the same period last year .
By HK Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 07 / 05 / 10
The BiH ministry of defense will take all measures and activities under their jurisdiction , and it is expected that the competent institutions will take the necessary measures in order to meet the conditions for the MAP .
Sarajevo and Skopje mayors Semiha Borovac and Trifun Kostovski signed a co @-@ operation agreement between the two cities in Skopje on Friday ( October 19th ) .
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- High Representative to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Valentin Inzko told NATO 's North Atlantic Council that BiH must make progress in implementing its Individual Partnership Action Plan and the Planning and Review Process .
President Boris Tadic called for decisive action Thursday ( October 1st ) in the fight against violence in Serbia , where attacks against foreigners and members of minority groups have increased in recent weeks .
The refugees themselves rarely speak any Turkish .
Christmas is celebrated on the next day , January 7th .
" The austerity measures are a poverty trap ... they hit the most vulnerable parts of the population , " National Centre for Social Research director Manolis Chrysakis told SETimes .
But Pristina is equally adamant , insisting that independence is a done deal .
Festivities in BiH are marked by gifts to children and full dinners for family and guests .
Leonard Orban , head of a new ministry focused on this task , explains what 's involved .
Every year , on May 25th , thousands of people visit his tomb , still faithful to his ideas .
His itinerary includes meetings with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan , President Abdullah Gul and Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan .
The price of Montenegrin tomatoes is low compared to the EU , and even to countries such as Greece , Italy and Portugal , which have relatively favourable conditions .
" There is no fear , although some political parties are afraid , " he said .
But the prosecutor 's office is short of personnel and needs restructuring , says General Prosecutor Ismet Kabashi in an interview with SETimes .
For the third time , voters in a pair of Kosovo municipalities went to the polls Sunday ( January 31st ) after a re @-@ vote was ordered by the Central Election Commission ( CEC ) .
The Securitate files may contain new revelations about the Orthodox hierarchy 's role in the persecution of the formerly banned Greek Catholics .
Today , he insisted , Kosovo 's Islamic community " is consolidated : we have no foreigners in , we are all Kosovars .
If only the politicians remove the obstacles , the country can expect economic growth , new foreign investment and the creation of new jobs , " Sanela Dzevlan , public relations manager of the Sarajevo Economic Regional Development Agency ( SERDA ) , told SETimes .
Strains between the two strongest parties in the ruling coalition may be reaching the breaking point .
Sejdiu promised that the authorities " will closely monitor the status process " to ensure the elections do not interfere .
He said many residents of the prefecture of Florina are insured by the civil servant 's health fund , including the Public Power Corporation 's large workforce .
Business associations support the initiative , however .
We thought to create our products with everything from Kosovo , but not all local products have the quality to satisfy our consumers , " Rugova said .
Montenegro and Austria sealed two co @-@ operation agreements during a visit by Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen to Vienna on Monday ( July 2nd ) .
An EU decision on opening negotiations with Skopje was postponed last December due to pressure from Greece , which has threatened to continue blocking Macedonia 's membership until the long @-@ standing name dispute between the two countries is resolved .
The government says the opposite -- that it is the banks ' turn to act .
" As a consequence of Kosovo 's new status as an independent country , recognised by many of the world 's most powerful and prosperous nations , we have now been granted permission by the US Congress to open formally as a full @-@ fledged US Embassy , " Chargé d 'Affaires Tina Kaidanow said .
But he said it 's critical to make people also understand their smoking is hurting or killing people who breathe in second hand smoke , a discovery made 30 years ago by Dr. Dimitrios Trichopoulos , a professor of epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health , who contributed to the new report .
Kosovo and Serbia recently agreed to a compromise that allows Kosovo to represent itself in regional talks by calling itself " Kosovo * " - the footnote indicates : " This designation is without prejudice to positions on status , and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence . "
Southeast European Times correspondents Paul Ciocoiu , Svetla Dimitrova , Denis Dzidjic , Athanase Papandropoulos , Gabriela Preda , Natasa Radic , Nedjelko Rudovic , Ayhan Simsek and Zoran Nikolovski contributed to this report .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn is the new sponsor of the Youth Sports Games , which has more than 35,000 participants in Southeast Europe .
The two officials added that they expect all member states to ratify their accession protocols by March .
Shinawatra , who holds a Montenegrin passport , is wanted by authorities in his homeland on suspicion of involvement in anti @-@ government street protests in Bangkok that left more than 80 people dead .
The fight against crime doesn 't exist without co @-@ operation . " He says he has signed more than 25 agreements with countries in Latin America , the EU , Russia and China .
Tadic 's opposition to Kosovo 's independence makes it inappropriate to invite him , Sejdiu said .
Access to free and independent media continued to decline across the globe in 2010 to reach its lowest point in more than a decade , the US @-@ based watchdog Freedom House said in a report published on Monday ( May 2nd ) , the eve of World Press Freedom Day .
Tanov , who headed Bulgaria 's anti @-@ organised crime police until 2007 , said in an interview in late December that he had been able to prevent a plot aimed at discrediting him .
The five states are charged under the agreements with taking back illegal immigrants who reach the EU through the Balkans .
The name dispute
In late March , the Grand Unity Party launched a campaign to support the death penalty and many Turks lined up to sign the petition .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 11 / 10 / 10
Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak was in Serbia at the weekend , for talks with counterpart Vuk Jeremic .
Insisting on retaining some sovereignty over the province , Serbia is offering substantial autonomy , while the Kosovo Albanians say they will not agree to anything other than full independence .
" Now all parties participating in entities and cantonal government will be responsible for choosing candidates that were not involved in obstructing implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords , or accused of war and other severe crimes , " OHR spokesperson Ljiljana Radetic said .
Bitola , Macedonia .
Another opposition official , Arben Isaraj , blasted the president 's move as harmful to the judicial reform process , which is being spearheaded by a roundtable of the parliamentary parties .
Nearly two thirds live in rural areas .
Belgium , one of the ten member states that have not done that yet , has signalled that it might open up its labour market to the bloc 's two Balkan newcomers next year , when Germany will also remove its restrictions for some categories of Bulgarian workers and specialists .
Concerns were also raised that Wahhabi Islamists present in the other entity , the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) , have reportedly been stockpiling money and arms .
" It will become concrete now with a [ set ] guide of reforms we have to undertake -- not only as a government -- but as a society , " Citaku told SETimes .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's political environment is standing in the way of progress , High Representative Miroslav Lajcak says .
By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 28 / 11 / 11
A Montenegrin special police unit trains in Podgorica . [ Reuters ]
Replacing incumbent Podgorica mayor Miomir Mugosa is among several key issues that have shaken relations between the two parties during their lengthy joint rule of Montenegro .
Kosovo has been recognised as independent from 60 states and all these states in fact can not recognise both , the Kosovo state and the Resolution 1244 , " Nitaj told SETimes .
It might be delayed , but this time it will happen . "
General Electric will draft a strategy for the modernisation of Republika Srpska 's ( RS ) railway sector , to be forwarded to the entity cabinet .
Kosovo analyst Belul Beqaj says the government will spend the next three months trying to convince the citizens of Kosovo that nobody will implement the widely hated UN plan .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov informed French President Nicolas Sarkozy of the decision as they met in Paris on Monday ( October 12th ) .
A rail ticket from Sarajevo to Belgrade will cost 25 euros . [ Getty Images ]
EBU membership and the Eurovision contest have become a hot topic for bloggers in Kosovo .
Of the other SEE countries in the group of " moderately free " economies , Turkey ( 60.8 ) and Greece ( 60.1 ) are ranked as the world 's 74th and 80th freest economies , respectively .
Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried [ US State Department ]
Representative of the Belgrade Institute for European Studies Miroslav Prokopijevic told SETimes that , apart from slightly higher investment , Serbia would not see much benefit from candidate status .
" Libel will be decriminalised and pursued through the civil code , but journalists will face high monetary penalties .
EU 's Rehn calls for compromise in Tirana
Romania to become " defence pillar "
It 's a sprint to the finish line for the more than 8,000 candidates registered for Sunday 's ( October 3rd ) general election in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Mihajlovic : In order to make a living , you have to conform to doing many things you wouldn 't do otherwise .
By establishing the RCC -- which will be funded by the European Commission -- members now must show that they are ready and willing to co @-@ operate together , without international community involvement .
Can you explain your relations with both these countries ?
At present , Serbia spends too much money on parties that cannot even cross 5 % in the elections .
Over two days , they highlighted ways of using telemedicine in disasters or emergencies , in conflict areas and battlefields and in everyday situations .
From Skopje , Moratinos travelled to Belgrade , where he met with Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic and visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu .
On the contrary , co @-@ existence also includes conflict and war .
Skatche @-@ Depich : In my mind , this is very irresponsible , negative behaviour [ by the Union representatives ] , damaging the workers there , their families , and even the interests of their country [ when ] Albania is trying to attract foreign investments to it .
NATO South Wing Commander Admiral Mark Fitzgerald said on Friday ( January 30th ) Macedonia 's name dispute with Greece is the only obstacle to Skopje 's NATO entry .
The overall results represented a significant failure for the AKP , which won more than half the vote in the southeast in 2007 and had introduced reforms such as the country 's first Kurdish @-@ language TV channel .
Talks focused on co @-@ operation among the countries to negotiate a roadmap for accelerating the visa liberalisation process .
" We now have the resources needed to turn the health system into one performing to European standards , " said Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu at the inauguration of the hospital . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
More lobbyists are at work , more agreements are being signed , and more high @-@ level meetings are being held to discuss the regional energy situation , along with the other key issues affecting the Balkans .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader has come under fire personally for agreeing to the restriction .
The choice was natural for Cana , the best way , he says , to express his links to his homeland and the patriotism he says everyone should have .
The bill has been modelled on similar ones in Germany , Poland , Romania and Slovakia .
The Union will be ready when Serbia is ready , " he said .
" Instead , Serbia is interested in creating a Serbian Republic in Kosova , like Republika Srpska [ in BiH ] through those negotiations .
The government said that among its main priorities is reform of the laws regulating elections and political parties .
The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1373 , which obliges all states " to criminalise assistance for terrorist activities , deny financial support and safe haven to terrorists and share information about groups planning terrorist attacks . "
The Bosniaks are pushing for the abolition of the two entities , so that the country can enter the EU as a unified nation .
Nalbandian discussed the process of normalisation with Turkish counterpart Ali Babacan on the sidelines of a meeting of foreign ministers of the Black Sea Economic Co @-@ operation ( BSEC ) nations in Yerevan .
At a news conference early Saturday ( March 8th ) , Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica announced his own resignation and said the cabinet can no longer function due to the coalition partners ' deeply differing positions on Kosovo .
The country has so far opened talks on 28 of the chapters .
The Hearts in Athens exhibit will run through mid @-@ March . [ heartsinathens.gr ]
Orienting yourself in Serbia
The World Bank 's loans will be separate from the bank 's country assistance strategy .
However , it also expressed regret that continuing disagreements over some key aspects of the law are obvious .
Turkey 's Constitutional Court sided with the government on Thursday ( July 5th ) , ruling that a referendum should be held on constitutional amendments that would allow the people -- rather than Parliament -- to elect the country 's president .
Serbian prosecutors worked with Croatian counterparts to gather evidence against the suspected perpetrators of atrocities in a border village .
" A decade later , we see that the economy is terribly unstructured .
The document , submitted by Serbia 's UN mission on Wednesday , acknowledged the ICJ ruling , but noted that " unilateral secession cannot be an acceptable way of resolving territorial issues . "
" I strongly believe that there is no alternative to a good and healthy Russia @-@ NATO relationship because NATO cannot do without its important partner Russia , and I think I can say that Russia cannot do without NATO , " he said .
" We are still facing the same situation " as in previous rounds , he said .
The implementation of the deal -- reached between interior ministers Ivica Dacic and Gordana Jankuloska in October -- means that the Serbian @-@ Macedonian border can be crossed by citizens showing their biometric ID cards .
While party spokesman and parliament Deputy Speaker Rafiz Aliti said DUI " party structures will decide " whether to leave the government if their expectations go unmet , Arifi put an end to such speculation by saying " the party is not debating that question " but is open to debating government policies .
According to current estimates , pipeline construction is set to begin in 2013 and it is to become operational as of 2015 .
Over 3,000 public enterprises were privatised in Serbia in the past decade , the council said , but 65 % of them have stopped working or are about end operations .
" It was terrible , pieces of doors , windows and everything was all around me , " a resident of Chepintsi told private broadcaster Nova TV .
The EC has rejected that call , making it clear the new member states will be given time to address shortcomings .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul met with Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat in Ankara on Thursday ( January 3rd ) and agreed that 2008 provides a new opportunity to reach a solution for the divided island .
Ratko Mladic refuses to enter a plea at the Hague Tribunal .
UN prosecutors accused the six of participation in a joint criminal enterprise , whose purpose was to modify " the ethnic balance in Kosovo in order to ensure continued Serbian control over the province . "
The Bulgarian gymnastics team won the gold medal at the traditional Grand Prix series competition in Thiais , France , which wrapped up on Sunday ( March 30th ) .
The other four -- Marinescu , a neonatologist , the head of the hospital 's technical department , and an electrician -- are charged with negligence after allegedly failing to implement protective measures , observe safety regulations and maintain the electrical system .
" If he could run for president again , I am sure he would win the votes in the first round , " Split resident Davor Tomic , 72 , told Southeast European Times .
First , it has to be sustained by a strong and coherent promotion and a competitive product , " Ana Maria Moanta , marketing director with Marshal Turism , one of the largest tourist agencies in Romania , told SETimes .
Meanwhile , Greek Supreme Court prosecutor Yiannis Tentes ordered the country 's prosecutors to re @-@ examine evidence gathered about the forest fires of 1995 , Athens newspaper Kathimerini reported .
However , University of Sarajevo political science professor Nerzuk Curak considers the claims that Inzko is sympathetic to certain parties in BiH unfounded .
Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union collectively showed the largest region @-@ wide setback , Freedom House said .
Leaders from the new state were not invited to the summit , as that would require the approval of all 18 members , including Serbia .
EULEX , Belgrade talks trouble Kosovo
Isa Mustafa , leader of the LDK , is demanding that the entire election be repeated in all municipalities .
The AKP 's plans are likely exaggerated as the world struggles to create a new vocabulary to discuss the rapid changes taking place with the rise of emerging countries and power shifts within Turkey .
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Election posters in Bucharest . [ Getty Images ]
" That only confirms that modernisation of the party with Seselj at its helm is impossible , " he said , adding it is not clear if Nikolic would ask his followers within the SRS parliamentary group to vote for the SAA , or to follow party orders .
" All property issues are regulated through international conventions and we should simply refer to these documents , data and other relevant indicators , which clearly show Kosovo 's contribution in the former Yugoslav federation , " Maloku says .
Lukoil 's Burgas refinery is the largest in the Balkans and has become a base for further Lukoil development throughout the region .
The Kozloduy reactors had been operating since 1980 , with their initial cost having been paid off .
The global economic crisis and poor sales in January prompted Dacia 's decision .
Even more shocking was their stated motive .
Serbia asks the UN Security Council for an independent probe into Kosovo organ trafficking charges . [ Reuters ]
A woman lays flowers at the grave of slain Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic at the Novo Groblje Cemetery in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
Visiting Ankara for the first time since assuming office in May , Cameron drew a parallel with France 's attempts in the 1960s to block his country 's entry into the European Economic Community , the forerunner of today 's EU .
The public 's award for best box office success in 2008 went to " Survivor , " while the Gopo for best European film distributed in Romania went to Jiri Menzel of the Czech Republic for " I Served the King of England . "
The information was taken down after complaints to authorities .
Dink , 52 , was the founder and editor of the bilingual Turkish @-@ Armenian newspaper Agos , and devoted his life to the reconciliation between his community and majority Muslim Turks .
Furthermore , governments must introduce anti @-@ money laundering measures to eradicate safe havens for stolen assets , TI says .
Marin 's predecessor , General Eugen Badalan , had been engaged in a bitter political quarrel with Defence Minister Teodor Atanasiu , of the Liberal Party , leading the president to warn of " a rift between the ministry and the army . "
But the EU has long criticised candidate country Turkey 's health system .
Defence attorneys say prosecutors failed to prove the pair bore responsibility in the case .
Ahead of Bulgaria and Romania 's entry into the EU on January 1st , the British government announced a set of measures restricting access of workers from the two Balkan nations to its labour market for a one @-@ year period , which was then extended by another 12 months in October .
It also referred to a case in which all captives were forced to kiss the severed head of another detainee .
But a decision by the Dutch parliament on Wednesday ( June 8th ) suggests Serbia may still have some waiting to do .
The three former Yugoslav republics are also planning to explore opportunities for joint participation in third markets -- with media citing Russia , the Middle East and North Africa as regions of particular interest .
" You can 't say that you are for Bosnia and Herzegovina and at the same time treat a half of the country as an enemy state , " he said to Dnevni Avaz .
The incident occurred when the government sent special police to the region to take control of two border checkpoints , in a bid to enforce an embargo on Serbian imports following failed talks on a trade liberalisation deal with Belgrade .
The average price of new flats sold during the first quarter of 2007 was 811.9 euros per square metre .
Besides proclaiming Serbia an independent state for the first time in almost 90 years , the draft defines Kosovo as an integral part of the country 's territory .
They have to deal only with military cars or with those who are carrying guns or such materials , " said Ion Manole , head of Promo @-@ Lex , an NGO that promotes implementing internationally recognised standards in Moldova and the Transnistrian region .
Crisis poetry emerges amid Greek tough times
Albanians in the southern part of the town insisted Serbia should not be allowed to organise elections in Kosovo , whereas the Serbs in the northern part tried to prove , through demonstrations , that the north would never be part of Kosovo 's institutions .
Reciprocal exchanges of soldiers and experiences will take place , along with military unit co @-@ operation and civil sector experience exchanges .
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The average player on the current roster is less than 30 years old .
The IMF has offered Turkey $ 19 billion in credit , the daily Zaman reported on November 23rd .
Other analysts suggest he was unhappy with some elements of the coalition deal and the way some ministers were chosen , without consulting him .
The EU foreign ministers will consider these five days later , when they meet to prepare for the December 14th @-@ 15th EU summit in Brussels .
Ceca 's plea bargain : has justice been served ?
" The impact of the crisis can be felt in Jagodina .
People throughout the region own a large number of firearms obtained on the black market , citing security as the reason .
Tadic 's DP says such attacks are counterproductive .
Greek President Karolos Papoulias won easy re @-@ election to the country 's mostly ceremonial " highest office " on Wednesday ( February 3rd ) by an overwhelming majority of parliament .
However , thanks to the personal intervention of then Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin , Librescu was able to leave for Israel , where he settled in 1978 .
He stresses that the most comprehensive job will be accomplishing the Planning and Review Process ( PARP ) .
As soon as KFOR authorities receive information about suspicious activities , they act at once , together with other institutions and the nations of the soldiers under investigation , " Wichter told SETimes .
They discussed bilateral relations , especially economic .
Serbia to respond to Croatian genocide charges with countersuit at ICJ
" In short , people who give back to society , who inspire us , " site member Stratos Safioleas told SETimes .
" Therefore , we legitimately expect that Croatia -- as an EU candidate member -- will act accordingly , as one of the core principles of EU behaviour is keeping one 's word , " Jansa said , referring to the previous , 2004 agreement signed by Croatia that said EU members would be excluded from the protected fishery zone .
Macedonia strives to boost IT literacy
UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier visited Belgrade on Thursday ( February 19th ) . [ UN ]
He added that political parties in RS talk little at all about BiH 's European integration .
Although Macedonia had hoped for an invitation to join the Alliance , its bid was blocked due to the ongoing name dispute with Greece .
She loathed the " three hundred bastards in parliament , " calling them all corrupt .
" This trial arises from the forcible elimination of Krajina Serbs from Croatia and the destruction of their communities in August 1995 and the roles and responsibilities of the generals in that process , " UN prosecutor Alan Tieger said in his opening statement .
During my presidency , [ through ] all my initiatives , projects and activities , I am making efforts to promote the confidence and co @-@ operation between different communities , as well as among citizens coming from different ethnic and religious backgrounds .
The prosecutor 's office may do the same , because it had asked for a life sentence .
Pobeda guide Zoran Kovljenic was overjoyed that the disabled mountaineers accomplished what some " healthy " folks could not .
According to Balkan Insight , EULEX has been investigating Mustafi for more than a year after noticing that most of the cases he handled were dropped due to a lack of evidence , or ended with suspects being granted parole .
" We have a license to continue the works , " said Bahri Sejdiu , head of the Pristina Islamic Community Council .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 10 / 03 / 10
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Turkey 's foreign minister visits Bucharest .
Every day a girl is on duty , she cooks or cleans for the rest of the group .
Let 's not forget that in the last two years ten times fewer people were employed than made redundant .
We expect both sides to exercise self @-@ restraint and to fully respect the democratic process , " the statement said .
" You would have seen hundreds of people lined up at every bank , " to withdraw their funds , he said .
Bulgarian sprinter Ivet Lalova , dubbed " the fastest white female on the planet , " returned victorious last week , following an almost two @-@ year break .
Only stronger LDP guarantees a different , faster and better government of Serbia after the 2010 elections .
Croatia 's Ivica Kostelic clears the gate during the first run of the giant slalom in Kranjska Gora . [ Getty Images ]
Brussels is to host a new round of talks between Belgrade and Pristina Tuesday .
Concerns also undermined confidence in the euro , which fell below the $ 1.34 level Tuesday .
But he said he opposes " attempts by some missionaries working to convert Muslims into Christians , " saying individuals must be able to choose their religion .
" But it seems the Serbian regime has a very short memory , and unfortunately remnants of ( Slobodan ) Milosevic 's regime and its policy are still alive . "
Cyprus will not impose limitations on the entry of workers from Romania now that the country has joined the EU , Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos assured Romanian counterpart Traian Basescu on Tuesday ( March 13th ) .
Domestic currency savings are up to 35 times lower than foreign currency savings .
While expressing their readiness for a compromise , Macedonian officials have made it clear that they would not seek a solution at any cost .
Of course there has been progress , but there are challenges that the governments must face .
The Fifth International IT Fair opened on Thursday ( March 20th ) in Pristina .
HDZ leader and Prime Minister Ivo Sanader reacts as the preliminary results of Sunday 's ( November 25th ) elections are received . [ Getty Images ]
The Albanian had been living in Germany for the previous nine years .
Bucharest saw very low turnout , with only 31 % of eligible voters casting ballots , despite the political and financial stakes probably being the highest nationwide .
Romania seeks Schengen membership by 2011
Two regional defence ministers and several other senior officials attended the meeting in Pec , Kosovo . [ Kosovo Security Forces Ministry ]
Finally , a state that cares about itself and its interests , should never transfer to another country , not even Russia , access to its energy sector without protecting its strategic interests .
Ellis said stolen art can be an insurance policy for thieves .
Sunday 's vote pits Western @-@ oriented political parties -- including Serbian President Boris Tadic 's reformist Democratic Party ( DS ) and Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's moderately conservative Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) . -- against parties associated with the regime of Slobodan Milosevic .
However , Belgrade Humanitarian Law Fund Director Natasa Kandic described Perisic 's sentencing as " appropriate . "
Regardless of private or public education , many parents want their children to begin learning foreign languages from an early age .
" The prevention of the informal economy ... [ is a basic priority ] of the government I chair , " Hashim Thaci told a conference on the prevention of financial crime , corruption and money laundering .
According to Lidija Miteva , head of the NGO " Mozam , " the move is intended to help the Macedonian economy penetrate the EU market more easily .
Reassuring Turkey of the EU 's commitment to its membership bid , senior Brussels officials said on Tuesday that the bloc would work to accelerate Ankara 's stalled accession talks .
Ever optimistic , the Albanian government projection remains 4.3 % .
The workers expect salary cut by another 10 % , " she said .
The ongoing political impasse has stalled parliament 's work . [ Reuters ]
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov won a landslide victory in the May elections . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
She also stresses that prior to 2000 , Serbia was a country ruled by dictatorship and chaos , whereas now it is a democratic country that hopes to become an EU candidate by the end of the year .
As a result , Kosovo products have become more expensive on the Albanian market .
This is a process that is by the people of Cyprus , and for the people of Cyprus . "
There is no bigger joy for me than retrieving the cross .
We believe strongly that there needs to be a very clear path for this dialogue .
Relations had been deeply affected by the wars of the 1990s .
Many in the country see NATO membership as likely to improve the inflow of Foreign Direct Investment , as has been the case with other former eastern bloc countries that have joined NATO .
" I also call on political parties to use the opportunity of the upcoming elections to strengthen women 's active engagement in politics . "
Fuel is brought from Serbia to Kosovo based on a Serb regulation that allows goods , including fuel , to be brought to Kosovo for the Kosovo Serbs , duty @-@ free , " Hoti said .
The loan is to be repaid in 20 years .
Musician Aynur Dogan , who sings in Kurdish and Turkish , was heckled off stage at the 18th Istanbul Jazz Festival . [ Reuters ]
During their first time in Belgrade , this British band promoted their new album , " Yours Truly , Angry Mob . "
Cyprus will host the 2008 Cyprus auto rally on May 17th and May 18th , round two of the 2008 FIA Middle East Rally Championship .
Archaeological findings in the ruins of the ancient city of Apollonia in Albania continue to amaze experts .
Protesters sang the song Sari Gelin ( Blonde Bride ) , which tells of a Turkish boy 's love for an Armenian girl .
It also adopted the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism , which the State Department said was in line with international standards .
MEPs also called on Zagreb to show full co @-@ operation with the ICTY , a key condition for Balkan countries hoping to join the EU .
The Cypriot economy is expected to grow by about 3.9 % this year , with inflation kept below 2.5 % .
Kosovo 's membership would be beneficial to Albanians , Serbs and other communities as well because it will advance human rights protection , analysts agree .
Even preceding the unrest , Turkey 's relations with Libya and Iran were much different than they were with Egypt .
State funds , however , are barely reaching the country 's poorest citizens and there is little evidence of poverty reduction .
Bechtel , a leading American firm and a major contractor in Romania , recently complained about such shortages .
Last week , he hosted the 3rd European Ecumenical Assembly , a meeting attended by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople , Metropolitan Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church , Cardinal Kasper and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso , among others .
As a result , " economic stability achieved in the earlier years has been kept . "
He said hake and Norway lobster are the most endangered by commercial fishing , adding however that overfishing is not the only factor contributing to the problem .
Macedonia should speed up reforms and fully investigate a recent outbreak of violence in parliament , EU officials told President Branko Crvenkovski during his three @-@ day official visit to Brussels last week .
He said the supreme command and civilian leadership in Belgrade and the command of the Fifth Military District in Zagreb told him that the Slovenian Territorial Defence had removed the customs officers and border guards from the crossing , leaving the border with Austria open .
What are your arguments against this kind of census and what might be the consequences for Albania ?
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Initially , the KSF would focus on crisis management , civil protection and mine clearing , de Hoop Scheffer said on Thursday .
The Turkish government plans new standards for foods that comply with Islamic dietary laws .
Albanian Integration Minister Majlinda Bregu discussed his country 's Stablization and Association Process with the EU .
Zagreb @-@ Belgrade flights to take off this summer
They admitted the economic growth it generated was larger than they expected .
" We should not be superstitious about what happens with other countries .
Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said that as a sign of the goodwill between the two countries , Romanians convicted of crimes in Italy can serve their sentences in Romania .
" What is happening in Libya is a lesson for the leaders of the region .
The testimony given by more than ten women in the case was clear and straightforward and the defence provided no plausible arguments against them , the court said .
SETimes : You have urged Kosovo politicians to exclude anyone who is indicted or under investigation from the future government .
Hence , Ahtisaari 's plan was acceptable for us .
In a bid to end the Cyprus stalemate before the December deadline , Finland has proposed a compromise deal .
Serbia 's new constitution calls for both sexes to be equally represented in the assembly , the EMS points out .
In Pristina , where she met with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci , she said an EU team will visit Kosovo in the coming weeks to prepare an evaluation of the country 's progress -- a step towards an eventual visa @-@ free travel regime with the bloc .
Bulgarian roses . [ Getty images ]
The top international envoy says the measures are needed to improve the functionality of state institutions , but Bosnian Serbs argue they undermine the Dayton Accord .
Kosovo 's use of the euro means it has " no genuine monetary policy , and this fact is obviously a challenge for economic and financial development , " says Hamza . [ Reuters ]
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He added that " removing " criminals and barricades are the first things to be done , without hurting innocent citizens .
Roman Catholic leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina are concerned about the difficulties of their flock but are of one mind when it comes to protecting fundamental rights .
Earlier in the day , Senator Serban Radulescu announced he is leaving PDL 's parliamentary group , thus causing the ruling coalition to lose its majority .
It remains unclear who was behind publication of the recent MHP cassettes .
When such crises arise , the first two things people give up on are traveling and a new car , " Belgrade economist Mahmut Busatlija told SETimes .
He stressed that all the police agencies in the country -- which remains divided institutionally between the Bosniak @-@ Croat and Serb entities -- have been co @-@ operating with each other and exchanging intelligence .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- The Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) ambassadors condemned on Friday ( April 15th ) a decision by Republika Srpska 's ( RS ) Parliament to call a referendum on High Representative @-@ imposed laws , particularly regarding the BiH Court and Prosecutor 's Office .
Stanic : There is something in theater that we are all disgusted by in Serbia -- clannishness .
Belgrade strengthens Yugoslav Army and Serbian police presence in the province .
The winning consortium offered a 7.2m @-@ euro bid for the licence .
" The CBT will realise the economy is slowing down ; hence there will be no need to raise rates . "
The long @-@ term plan is to bring these institutions to a European level .
Ankara and Washington have long urged a clampdown on the PKK in Europe , saying that members there finance the group through drug @-@ trafficking , people smuggling and extortion .
We see Albania as a transit country of drugs towards the European countries .
" The Vienna Convention [ governing treaties between states ] should be applied to create joint investigation groups , " Ardjan Cipa , head of the department fighting illegal trafficking in Albania 's State Police , told SETimes .
Forty @-@ nine OSBiH infantrymen will help secure the VBC .
" Bologna must be implemented in realistic conditions .
The regional countries are working jointly to [ advance ] the defence concepts and not be discouraged by the bureaucratic procedures , " said Montenegro 's defence minister , Milica Pejanovic Djurisic .
Local economist Sasa Djogovic described the outcome of the talks as " buying time " for the government , because it currently lacks a clear plan to cut spending .
In all , 108 delegates participated in the second SDP electoral conference for Kosovo , electing a three @-@ member supervisory board and a 37 @-@ member provincial council .
According to the UNDP , more than 17 % of the Kosovo population lives in extreme poverty . [ Getty Images ]
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Other possibilities include taking salsa lessons or competing in a women 's bowling championship .
Greece could soon find itself with a weak government , dependent on an alliance with smaller political forces .
She said her parents went to the United States with dreams and hopes before coming back , which she now regrets .
" The talks have to be open @-@ ended in terms of no @-@ prejudging the outcome , but not open @-@ ended in terms of the timeline , " she said .
The top @-@ secret operation to transport about 2.5 metric tonnes of nuclear waste , including 13kg of highly enriched uranium ( HEU ) , from the Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences outside Belgrade to Russia 's reprocessing facility at Mayak started on November 18th .
Bulgarian electricity exports to Turkey are to start in April , the Electricity System Operator , the company responsible for the power system in Bulgaria , said on January 13th .
The Serbian government and the IMF have agreed to boost some salaries in January , but unions say it 's not enough .
The accreditations will have potentially significant ramifications for a range of products and producers . [ Klaudija Lutovska / SETimes ]
The other regional countries that aspire for EU membership have not yet announced EU accession negotiations , but analysts say bilateral disputes will be an issue in the process .
The controversy played a major role in negotiations to choose a successor to Moisiu when his mandate ended .
Surveys suggest his centre @-@ right party is the front @-@ runner in Sunday 's parliamentary elections .
The festival includes basic and applied science exhibitions and showcases significant achievements in new technologies .
A furious Belgrade gave Montenegrin Ambassador Anka Vojvodic 48 hours to leave Serbia .
Tola gave birth to her two children in Greece , sending both to private kindergartens while she and her husband worked day and night to save money .
The Balkan country was cited as the third top pro @-@ business reformer in the world .
The purchase prices are relatively low and affordable for long @-@ term investors , but buyers complain that the company remains in state ownership .
Due to financial shortfalls and other issues , production of certain drugs has decreased and the supply is becoming scarce .
Before opening his store , he did extensive research on conducting business in different Central Asian countries .
Those were the conclusions in the European Commission 's latest report on the country 's progress .
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" Unlike some developed countries , Serbia has no culture of paying taxes and supporting the state , " Barac added .
Gabriela Preda contributed to this report .
In Reka , a region along the River Radika in the country 's West , the Muslim community observes the holiday as it has done for centuries .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 24 / 12 / 09
These are the first party elections since the death of Ibrahim Rugova , who led the LDK since its formation in the 1990s .
Bahcesehir University professor Seyfettin Gursel says the EU process exemplifies the long @-@ term " South European " development model .
Croatian President Stjepan Mesic ( left ) lays a wreath in commemoration of the Jasenovac victims . [ Getty Images ]
Gheorghe Cafcaliuc is a ten @-@ year veteran of the Moldovan police force , under the auspices of the interior ministry .
If a woman appeared to be having second thoughts about giving up her newborn for adoption , she and her family would be subjected to threats and intimidation by the group .
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Turkey , EU try to break deadlock over Cyprus
An IMF mission led by Mark Griffiths arrived in Macedonia for the second review under the $ 75.8m stand @-@ by arrangement .
It 's that kind of inefficiency that upsets students , along with substandard buildings and rooms as austere as the country 's coffers .
However , he also said breaking the EU 's deadlock over institutional reform is a more urgent priority than discussing Turkey .
Those surveyed saw " the stagnant economy , lack of jobs , and inflation " as the biggest collective issues , also citing specific problems such as power cuts , the water supply , inadequate services and facilities , and lack of environmental protection .
The SDP president 's visit to Belgrade last week was the culmination of the disagreement , as Lagumdzija ignored the opposition to his support for Jeremic from Komsic and party members and supporters .
The process is far from complete , however .
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Gokkan said that although travel is now easier since Turkish citizens no longer have to go to Ankara to obtain visas , trade at the border crossing between the two cities remains forbidden .
The women 's team defeated Spain on Sunday ( July 13th ) 2 @-@ 1 in the finals .
The broadcaster reported that a fight broke out in Malisevo , and four people were arrested in Janjevo for assaulting an LDK official .
" There are going to be old scars to overcome ... There will be times when something like missile defence may hit an old nerve .
UN report finds Israel 's Naval Blockade of Gaza legal , but calls force " excessive and unreasonable . " [ Reuters ]
Fried also met with Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic , who told him that without Kosovo , Serbia would feel " frustrated " and could not be expected to show enthusiasm in continuing down the path towards EU integration .
Insisting that it should retain some sovereignty over the province , Belgrade has called for new UN @-@ sponsored negotiations , a demand supported by Russia .
" The EU Council of Ministers could take a decision before the summer to enable Albanian and Bosnian citizens to move freely without a visa by this year 's autumn , " Frattini told a joint conference with his Albanian counterpart Ilir Meta .
Croatia is supposed to join the Alliance at its April summit in Strasbourg and Kehl , but that may not happen if the referendum succeeds .
He says he learned on television that the EU will help Kosovo towards integration in its structures .
Agreement on multi @-@ ethnic government reached in Bujanovac , Serbia
Flamur , 38 , had been abusing recreational drugs for 17 years when he decided to quit four years ago .
Also in business : the license for a second mobile phone operator is awarded in Kosovo , and the IMF welcomes Cyprus 's plan to join the Euro zone .
One can start the evening in the city 's cafes or the Old Bazaar walkway , and end the night in any of the numerous clubs and discotheques .
But he also said that Ankara cannot hope to join the EU as long as it keeps thousands of Turkish troops stationed in Cyprus 's north and that the Greek Cypriots may continue to block its accession process .
The US @-@ backed Nabucco pipeline project increased Turkey 's strategic importance to the EU , and two key opponents of Turkey 's EU membership , France and Austria , are softening their objections to the ongoing accession talks .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 26 / 04 / 11
It reported several instances of violence .
The 18th edition of the index covers 184 countries , evaluating their performance in four broad areas of economic freedom -- rule of law , regulatory efficiency , limited government , and open markets .
It is an opportunity for our society to remove heavy mortgage under which we have lived more than 16 years .
She considers herself lucky not only because she was able to contact the authorities , but also because they were willing to intervene .
Actor Nik Xhelilaj took the best actor award at the ten @-@ day event , which ended on Sunday ( June 27th ) .
Russia 's prime minister receives a warm welcome during his visit .
Friday 's agreement , meanwhile , brought praise from top international officials , including UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon , NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton .
" Within a very short time we went from being a country with torture cases and human rights violations to one with freedom and democracy . "
The country has the additional responsibility of chairing the UN 's ad hoc Counter @-@ Terrorism Committee ( CTC ) .
The company , which enjoyed its glory days in the 1960s , passed into state hands in 1975 following Onassis 's death .
" As a result Bulgaria experienced an incredible economic boom between 2006 and 2008 , which eventually overheated the economy . "
Sejdiu pledged that Kosovo is determined to use every bit of it responsibly .
Also , social pressure must be imposed on political elites , since it is the least they owe to their citizen voters .
A strong turnout by SRS voters could put Nikolic over the top , however .
The Albanian government issued a separate statement , insisting the allegations are untrue and politically motivated . ( Igor Jovanovic in Belgrade contributed to this report . )
Nicu Popescu , the prime minister 's adviser on European issues , acknowledged that bringing political parties together could pose a " challenge . "
A recent World Bank report states that 15 % of the Kosovo population is considered extremely poor .
Wednesday 's resolution said problems concerning the implementation of ECHR rulings were identified in other CoE members as well .
" Such ideas are morally unacceptable and not adequate . "
The pilot programme will last six months , after which experts will assess the results , the bank said .
He told SETimes that a number of ethnic Kurd politicians , local government officials and civil society members were arrested during 2010 .
" There is legislative dualism in Kosovo ; a law providing for access to official documents and , in parallel , a regulation stopping this , " Kastrati says .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov confirmed on Wednesday ( September 14th ) that eight EU @-@ funded projects in his country 's southeastern town of Sliven have been suspended by the government over suspicions of fraud .
Those city residents who do decide to buy typically opt for New Belgrade , where the bulk of new residential and business construction has been taking place .
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Pristina political commentator Fatlum Sadiku told SETimes that the conference has shown the need for broader discussion about the region 's position in international relations .
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt sent a letter to EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule late last month , suggesting that talks on northern Kosovo be split .
The draft has prompted 73 Turkish civil society organizations to join together in protest .
" I absolutely believe Croatia will be a full member at the next NATO summit .
Sunday 's vote went smoothly after a rocky campaign , but will all parties accept the results ?
" Do you want the law to be upheld or not ?
They are interested in preserving political stability and security without creating a political crisis .
Three mini forums , titled New American Independent Movie , Anima @-@ fest and Francophone Look , are being held .
The deal will strengthen Sanpaolo @-@ IMI 's presence in the country .
A Bosnian model presents a creation by Dutch designer Addy van den Krommenacker during Sarajevo Fashion Week . [ Getty Images ]
Albanian parties : all eyes on EU in 2012
One was a draft law on the directorate for the co @-@ ordination of police bodies , and the other concerned independent and supervisory bodies of police structures .
The payment of holiday reservations online rose by 50 % year @-@ on @-@ year in 2005 and accounted for more than half of total trading .
Talks focused on the latest developments in BiH .
BiH initials key deal with EU
Favourable VAT and tax returns in BiH for foreign citizens attracts daily shoppers from neighbouring countries . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
" The interior ministry has shown understanding for our demands , but the finance ministry is blocking the realisation , " Police Union of Serbia leader Veljko Mijailovic told SETimes .
Macedonia 's Ivanov addresses Atlantic Council in Washington
More than 1,300 exhibitors , sponsors and other participants were part of the Boat Show . [ Ivo Scepanovic / SETimes ]
Though still among the highest in its region , Albania 's birthrate is falling in the post @-@ communist era .
TI has established Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres in Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Bulgaria , Macedonia , Montenegro , Serbia and Romania . [ TI ]
The landmark churches -- St. John Kaneo , St. Sophia and St. Panteleimon -- are definitely worth a visit for a glimpse into history and beauty .
The holidays start with the traditional pig slaughter , an increasingly controversial affair since Romania 's EU accession .
" This day demonstrates the determination of the US and Russia -- the two nations that hold over 90 % of the world 's nuclear weapons -- to pursue responsible global leadership , " Obama said , addressing hundreds of officials at the Renaissance @-@ era castle 's Spanish Hall .
In the first case , Glavas received five years in prison for ordering the arrest , torture and murder of Serb civilians in an Osijek garage .
Macedonian piano virtuoso Simon Trpceski , who will play a concert with Russia 's Musica Viva under the baton of Alexander Rudin , will close the five week @-@ long festival , which runs through August 20th .
" Security in the region is very important for Turkey 's own interests since the problems in the region have an effect on Turkey , both economically and politically . "
" Yugoslavism was in Gligorov 's blood ; for 50 years he believed all Yugoslav peoples have the same Slavic roots , " historian Violeta Achkovska told SETimes .
Kosovo wages fight against drug addiction
Objections are also being raised on procedural grounds .
Parliament Speaker Igor Radojicic argued that , with this law , RS is joining the search for a solution .
The six Balkan states called on the EU to keep their interests in mind when implementing the European economic recovery plan .
The celebration is important because it points to the cultural heritage of the Turkish people , Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu tells SETimes .
" With UN Resolution 817 , Macedonia only accepted as an obligation to talk with Greece about the differences regarding its name , nothing more than that , but certainly not to negotiate a change of its name , " he added .
A year ago , the EU suspended negotiations in eight policy areas due to Turkey 's refusal to open its ports and airports to traffic from Cyprus , which joined the Union in 2004 .
Six weeks after the conflict between Russia and Georgia , an EU mission aimed at stabilising the region and ensuring the parties ' compliance with an August cease @-@ fire kicked off on Wednesday .
Doris Dragic counters that students from different schools can spend time together , but rarely do it .
It may not be possible to form the new government without a third partner .
" We have shown that we will not waver in the defence of our monetary union and our common currency . "
Romania is ranked 68th with an overall score of 61.5 .
" The show of unity after such a distressing time ... has shown to those who were behind the [ tape ] that their actions have failed ; we are stronger and more powerful than before , " said one member during the assembly .
" When the water warms up and does not seem so threatening , she will return of her own free will , " said one zookeeper .
Kosovo Serbs at a Jarinje crossing barricade . [ Reuters ]
At the meeting , the DS , G17 Plus and LDP agreed to reach an agreement with journalist associations and European institutions by the end of the month .
Justice and home affairs , public administration reform , private sector development and transport are among the priority areas and sectors set out in the IPA 2012 @-@ 2013 programme for BiH , the EU delegation in Sarajevo said in a statement .
Romania still fumes at Szekler office opening in Brussels
He said this achievement came as a result of " past efforts by the government , as well as the citizens and all political parties . "
" We 've built a lot of trust , we 've built mutual respect , we understand each other better , " Zbogar said .
Because this is my idea about truth -- I want my characters to look like people from the street .
Companies may even be able register online in the near future .
Montenegro will be able to continue to use the euro since it is a small country which cannot influence what is happening in the eurozone , he said .
Meanwhile , the minor Conservative Party , together with other 30 lawmakers , left the coalition government and joined the opposition .
He predicts revotes will be required in contested districts and polling stations and that the future government will likely include the PDK and the Serbian Liberal Party .
Culture and Sports : Mother Teresa 's 100th birthday
At the time , Zagorec was tasked with circumventing a UN arms embargo to source weapons for the Croatian Army .
But criticising the military alone would be wrong .
All involved are linked either to the Bulgarian Socialist Party ( BSP ) or the Movement for Rights and Freedoms ( MRF ) -- two of the three parties in the coalition government .
A moderate politician and deputy leader of the main Bosniak Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) , he is now set to replace Haris Silajdzic of the more hardline Nationalist Party for BiH .
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By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 18 / 10 / 06
A joint declaration adopted on Wednesday lists all SEE countries , many other European nations , Canada , the United States and key international organisations -- including the UN , EU , UNDP and the World Bank -- as participants in the new initiative .
UN : renewed Cyprus talks must not start from scratch
He told SETimes that the revote will have a big impact on manipulation or stealing of votes within the parties .
The academy 's dermatology and allergy department will administer the centre .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias arrived in Belgrade on Monday ( February 23rd ) for a two @-@ day working visit .
" A substantial number of unanswered questions and pending issues still remain in some key areas , such as social security funds , hospital arrears , and transactions between government and public enterprises , " it said .
" Tirana can never be taken with gangs and bandits .
The country is planning to build its own nuclear plant in Eastern Slavonia near the Serbian border , with a capacity of up to 1,600 MWe .
So , the most important thing is to have a smooth reform process , " she said .
The agency 's assessment , released on Tuesday ( August 31st ) , is based on Bulgaria 's relatively low GDP per capita , as well as the average assessment of institutional capacity , fiscal position and risk exposure .
We are prepared to look at all options , because we believe that any compromise , any compromise whatsoever , is infinitely better than any imposed solution , " the minister said .
Vetevendosje motivated a broad political base through an active Facebook campaign against the UN 's Six Point Plan for Northern Mitrovica , the Ahtisaari proposal , and another against corruption , called " Against Stealing . "
Buyukanit 's carefully chosen words appear to reflect a " wait and see " approach .
The IMF says its Sarajevo office will stay open .
US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg reassured Montenegrin authorities on Sunday ( May 17th ) of Washington 's support for the country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
The referees and the visiting team had to take cold showers after the match because no hot water was available to them .
More than 50,000 people visited the EXIT music festival , held in the Serbian city of Novi Sad from Thursday ( July 8th ) to Sunday .
Together they imply distrust of the government , belief that it has been corrupted by the interests of a financial elite , and conviction that Prime Minister George Papandreou is a stooge of foreign interests .
" Turnout should be good , but will probably not be different from the average turnout in other countries which held an EU referendum . "
Turkish agents captured Ocalan in Kenya in February 1999 , and the Turkish State Security Court later sentenced him to death .
A court in Belgrade convicted him of transferring millions of dollars from the state budget to accounts in Cyprus during the UN sanctions of the 1990s .
" Progress in addressing key priorities and other challenges identified in the opinion has been uneven . "
The acquittal in an assault case leads top Albanian parties to consider revoking immunity for MPs .
" Continuing friendship between Bulgaria and Turkey is in the interest of both countries .
It is expected to send four representatives to the Strasbourg @-@ based EP .
Many expect the report to be critical , due to a slowdown in reforms this year .
As Montenegro prepares itself for the European -- and ultimately the global -- marketplace , the problem will become more acute .
" That is a step back , " Schwarz @-@ Schilling said .
I think some candidates were deliberately brought to the party so they bring in more votes and by that , take away from her potential opponents , proving that party autocracy is still strong , " he said .
Any decision on the province 's status " needs the best possible basis , the strongest legitimacy available .
Performers this year included the Beastie Boys , Led Zeppelin 's Robert Plant , The Prodigy , Lauren Hill , and Wu @-@ Tang Clan .
Kosovo wants to have friendly relations with all of its neighbours , President Fatmir Sejdiu said . [ Getty Images ]
The facility was opened by the Serbian company Srbijagas and the Russian company Gazprom , which owns the Serbian Oil Industry .
Culture and Sports : Madonna to sing in Montenegro
Some would say this is nothing new .
Kosovo should not depart from the European character and tradition on parliamentary republics , " analyst Ramadan Ilazi , co @-@ founder of the NGO Fol , told SETimes .
The European Capital of Culture is a city chosen by the EU to showcase its cultural life and development for one year .
That was clearly a politically motivated decision , Tsekov said , echoing the widespread opinion in Bulgaria concerning the Roma leader 's release from jail in 2005 , ahead of the presidential elections the following year .
" After the unfortunate decision for troop withdrawal taken at the headquarters of a political party , the new minister should be able to integrate himself into a normal decision @-@ making process concerning the national security policy , " Maior told SETimes shortly before Basescu tapped him to chair the Romanian Intelligence Service .
Last year , Enel did an assessment that found the amount of electricity lost to theft in Romania was enough to power a city of a half @-@ million for a full year .
Russia is preparing many energy projects for this region , Putin said , adding that he hoped Russian firms would encounter trust , transparency , rule of law and equal opportunities .
Turkish soap opera attracts regional audience
Goran Kljajevic 's brother , Marko , was the head of the trial chamber in the Zoran Djindjic murder trial .
EVN will have to justify every instance of loss of service and to explain the power outages that affected some entire villages and neighbourhoods .
These databases are incompatible , making it impossible to pursue the money trail , said the report , entitled " Money @-@ laundering and Predicate Crime in Serbia 2000 @-@ 2005 . "
" It is very painful .
" There is a lack of efficiency and willingness to trace the roots of ' dirty money ' , and punish those trying to legalise illegally obtained money , " the report says .
Then it became the property tax .
Turkish media have reacted with outrage to the vaguely justified internet bans .
The potential for unrest in Syria 's Kurdish populated areas sparks concern . [ Reuters ]
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 17 / 11 / 09
The strongest this season was the 5.6 magnitude one that shook Albania on September 6th .
" We intend to include as many drug addicts as possible in our programmes in order to reduce the individual and social risks of drug abuse , which , in turn , would reduce criminal activity and delinquency , " says Berisha .
Aside from the climate change conference , the EU leaders discussed institutional , economic and external relations issues , and endorsed recent decisions on enlargement .
The Fatah leader would have a " private programme " before his talks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Davutoglu on Thursday and a meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan the following day .
" Merkel and Sarkozy held principal differences over strategy , wanted to bridge these in a way that could win support from the Eurogroup .
Macedonia , Albania and Turkey remain among the countries with medium human development .
If so , the European Parliament can approve the stimulus plan before the end of its mandate .
Borisov 's centre @-@ right government , which took office in late July , has been reviewing several major energy deals the country 's previous Socialist @-@ led coalition cabinet struck with Russia last year .
Some analysts see a risk .
I am referring to Josipovic .
Five Czech renewable energy producers , members of the Community Renewable Energy Association ( CREA ) , made a presentation of their services in Tirana on Tuesday ( September 18th ) .
De Puig is scheduled to meet the three members of BiH 's presidency -- Nebojsa Radmanovic , Zeljko Komsic and Haris Silajdzic -- as well as Prime Minister Nikola Spiric and Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj .
The event will take place at Prokurative Square , in the city centre .
The traditional way to celebrate Orthodox Christmas is as follows : on the morning of Christmas Eve ( January 6th for the Orthodox ) , people decorate homes with ivy and hay , bring in the traditional oak tree and prepare cakes and main course meals , including veal and pig roasts for the ceremonial Christmas dinner .
" Kosovo should address challenges in the border control sector , inter @-@ state organized crime , repatriation and reaching technical and technological standards in the administrative system .
Participants of the march will stop by each of 39 mass graves discovered after the war .
The UN Security Council must quickly prepare a draft resolution on Kosovo , a senior French official said on Wednesday ( May 9th ) .
" It is a chance for Macedonian companies to increase market share in the domestic market and increase investment in the transfer of Croatian companies in Macedonia .
Both entities plan to test 2,000 food products each , as directed by the agency , the Institute for Health Protection and the food inspection authorities in RS .
In RS , it is well over 13 % .
By Anes Alic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 06 / 03 / 12
Currently , there are two feasibility studies being conducted for airports in Vlora and Korca .
Signing the contract with Hellenic Petroleum meant terminating existing contracts with Mamit Jet Oil , which sued .
Speaking to SETimes , Washington @-@ based Turkish analyst Tulin Daloglu said the relationship risks damaging Turkey 's international stature .
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso announced on Friday ( November 27th ) in Brussels the list of designated EU commissioners , including former Romanian Agriculture Minister Dacian Ciolos , who will take over the EU 's Agriculture and Rural Development portfolio .
Bill Clinton , who was welcomed in Pristina by crowds and fanfare , praised the country 's efforts for peace and stability .
But these measures are not enough , it indicated .
Wrapping up a two @-@ day visit on Wednesday , UN Under @-@ Secretary @-@ General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe voiced confidence about eventually reaching a peace agreement .
Earlier , Croatia announced plans to build another 15,000 ship berths in its harbours in ten years , to boost the country 's annual revenue from nautical tourism to 2 billion euros .
Zoran Djindjic may have been a statesman ahead of his time , particularly in his determination to get Serbia on the track to Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
At least three of those arrested in Greece on Tuesday were women , aged between 33 and 39 , and all of them of Bulgarian origin .
Animal @-@ based produce in Macedonian markets is now subject to HACCP guidelines . [ AFP ]
Croatia aims for NATO membership , economic growth in 2008
Why is Turkey hesitant to speak out more strongly against Gaddafi ?
Serbia and Albania are ready to improve ties to join the EU , despite conflicting views on Kosovo 's independence .
Ankara says an estimated 3,500 PKK terrorists are in northern Iraq and are using the region as a springboard for cross @-@ border attacks .
Milososki : The decision on Macedonia is a historical achievement for us .
While the three @-@ member presidency claims it knew nothing about the protocol , the position of the prosecution is that this document is not eligible for ratification .
Both ideas require changes in the constitution , and a two @-@ thirds majority in Parliament .
As he announced the measures last month , Lajcak noted that only three reform laws had been adopted in the past 12 months .
In Baghdad , Erdogan is expected to meet top Iraqi officials , including President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nuri al @-@ Maliki .
The coming to power of Djindjic and the Together coalition , both in the capital and other Serbian cities , was followed by political demonstrations .
At his meeting with presidency members , he discussed visa liberalisation , the transformation of the Office of High Representative into the Office of the EU Special Representative , and implementation of the Sejdic and Finci vs. BiH verdict .
Connolly is considered a scourge by the tobacco industry , which he consistently attacks as a money @-@ making killing machine .
According to experts , Turkey is unlikely to change its mind in regard to its " cautious " position .
SETimes : Recent developments in the North have created a new situation .
Montenegrin ambassador to EU : visa deals expected in September
Serbia 's Ana Ivanovic defeated Dinara Safina of Russia 6 @-@ 4 , 6 @-@ 3 in the women 's finals of the French Open on Saturday ( June 7th ) .
His remarks came as the ruling coalition and the Socialist @-@ led opposition wrangle over who should succeed incumbent head of state Alfred Moisiu .
The former Finnish president 's call for supervised independence was accepted by the province 's 90 % ethnic Albanian majority .
" Vienna Week in Kosovo , " featuring exhibitions and a book donation , started on April 22nd in the city of Pec .
SETimes : Who is Elizabeth Gowing ?
" I don 't expect anything good . "
I worked hard to become what I am now , but he always insisted that I be " myself " and no one else .
" The role of social partners , unions and employers in the decision making process is insufficient , but not wholly insignificant either , " Bukumiric Katic said , adding that her ministry is trying to involve unions as much as possible in the drafting of laws and regulations important to employees .
Ban called on Pristina to be more pragmatic in finding a solution to reconfigure the international civilian presence in Kosovo .
Their assets were never investigated thoroughly .
Bulgaria hosted a charity concert for earthquake @-@ stricken Haiti on Sunday ( May 30th ) .
" EULEX is for the benefit of all citizens , and the European Union is ready for anything , to be present in northern Kosovo and in this way to protect territorial integrity , " said Kouchner .
Overburdened law enforcement officers often submitted hasty indictments , only to see them returned by judges for further investigation .
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Romania too , was high in the ranking with an inflation rate of 4.4 % year on year .
Antic has had a successful career in Spain but never coached in a World Cup competition , and agreed to contribute his expertise by returning to Serbia in August 2008 .
I will ensure that the timing of the elections be in accordance with the ending of the mandate appointed to me by the constitution .
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" That commission should be made of people that have great moral integrity , and be representatives of independent and non @-@ governmental organisations .
Within minutes , members of the helicopter @-@ airplane unit of Montenegro 's Department for Emergency Situations and Civil Security extinguished the fire from overhead with two Air Tractor planes .
It will be Gorenje 's third factory in Serbia after the plants in Stara Pazova and Valjevo .
A graduate student at the Faculty of Criminology at the University of Sarajevo , Jasna Pekic , 22 , agrees that the environment in BiH is too weighted with fractious nationalism .
But with strong winds fanning the flames , the fire continued to rage Thursday .
Viewing it as an attempt to sow instability in Europe 's newest state , they called on UNMIK to prevent the vote from taking place .
" The dissolution of these structures cannot be made as a result of the ISG call , but rather as part of a clear prerequisite set by the EU for Serbia to obtain candidate status , " Qehaja said .
Kosovo authorities issued the first passport of their fledgling state on Wednesday ( July 30th ) .
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" The committee 's approval of this resolution was an irresponsible move , which at a greatly sensitive time will make relations with a friend and ally , and a strategic partnership nurtured over generations , more difficult , " the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement .
Meanwhile , the situation in Libya remained tense , as government forces continued their air strikes against rebel @-@ held cities .
Their statement covered a wide range of issues , such as the Middle East and the fight against terrorism , particularly against the terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) and al @-@ Qaeda , which the statement called " common enemies . "
They and their courage should be talked about , " Maric insists .
US Steel Serbia 's Smederevo plant was sold for $ 1 on Tuesday ( January 31st ) . [ US Steel Serbia ]
A week ago , Kyrgyz Prime Minister Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambayev arrived in Turkey for a two @-@ day visit , meeting with top officials and attending the Turkey @-@ Kyrgyzstan Trade and Investment Forum organised by Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists .
Turkey has also been active in reconstruction efforts , including providing electricity to Iraq .
The largest Greek construction company , Aktor , submitted the lowest bid for building the third segment of the Thrace Highway , media in Athens reported on Wednesday ( May 19th ) .
Beyonce and Depeche Mode , coming in April and May , respectively , also represent that artistic revival .
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Both entities withdrew the first 200m @-@ euro tranche from the country 's central bank account in July .
Stakes are high in an arbitration case that might have serious financial consequences for the Balkan country .
Human rights groups said police and prison employees repeatedly beat him .
He promised to restore the EU 's and other partner markets ' trust in Greek economy .
We expect all sides to respect and take into consideration decisions made by the High Representative , and to fulfil obligations from the Dayton Peace Accord , " the US Embassy announced .
This would end the blackmailing of Serbia over Kosovo when it approaches the EU , " he said .
The leader of the Hungarian minority in Romania , Laszlo Tokes , votes at the European Parliament . [ EP ]
" Elections will take place after Easter , in late April , " wire services quoted him as telling the party 's political council during the discussion .
" Pristina is ready to engage in practical talks with Belgrade on a wide range of issues , " Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni said in late July .
Under the deal reached with Italy 's Eni , the other co @-@ shareholder in a joint venture to build the pipeline , South Stream 's capacity was increased from the initially planned 31 billion cubic metres of gas a year to 63 billion cubic metres .
This new security challenge was on the agenda at the June 8th @-@ 9th meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels .
" The decision that was taken is that no decision is made , " Romanian President Traian Basescu said after the EU decision .
The nine FABs that have been developed will replace the current portions of airspace controlled by the national governments of the 27 EU member states , plus those of third parties joining the programme .
The murder aroused the Romanian community in the village , who responded by setting fire to Roma houses .
BiH main parties announce new decentralisation agreement
The planned upgrade does not sit well with some local residents , who are expressing concern about live fire .
NATO foreign ministers meeting this week said deploying the EU 's mission across Kosovo is a top priority , and an official with the mission named December 9th as the starting date .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Kosovo 's first envoys left for their posts , and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat called for political equality .
The blast shattered some windows of the three @-@ storey house , as well as of some nearby residential buildings , and damaged two cars .
State Security Director Ljupco Todorovski said Cobblestone lasted three and a half years and the police used a multitude of investigative techniques to obtain evidence .
The scandals have been particularly damaging because they come at a time of belt @-@ tightening for the public .
How would you react if such statements are stated publicly ?
" If we want a good population policy , we must not allow such an occurrence , " the adviser said .
The popular Swedish furniture retailer IKEA will open a new location in Bucharest on March 21st , the company said in a press release .
In talks Thursday with Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev , the OLAF chief voiced hope that there will be " a more dynamic improvement " in work by Bulgaria 's judiciary within the next few months .
It is also BiH 's first opportunity to demonstrate technical interoperability with NATO / Partnership for Peace ( PfP ) forces , and to demonstrate its ability to contribute to PfP by hosting a major military training activity .
Serbia could also be hit by a large number of wildfires , as a consequence of drought and higher temperatures , she said .
Kosovo prosecutor says system is overloaded
Gruevski briefed him on Macedonia 's progress in Union @-@ related reforms .
Also last month , Athens reacted angrily to the Macedonian government 's expressions of concern over the fate of a " Macedonian minority " in northern Greece , the existence of which Bakoyannis strongly denies .
Montenegro 's information society ministry is establishing a special unit to deal with computer @-@ based crime . [ Getty Images ]
" These additional costs directly affect our costs .
Brammertz arrived in Sarajevo on Wednesday . ( RTRS , Srna , BHRT , Fena , OHR - 29 / 10 / 09 )
EU officials have said full co @-@ operation with the ICTY remains a condition for the accession progress of Balkan countries hoping to join the bloc .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic issued a statement saying he is " generally OK with the proposed date of the elections " .
The PKK , declared a terrorist organization by the United States and the EU stepped up violent terrorist attacks over the past 13 months , killing more than 120 security personnel .
But that could well change in the months ahead .
" Unemployment in Serbia is around 19 % and the loss of any job is not good news , " she said .
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" ELEM is actively preparing to build the reservoir at Lukovo Pole and the hydroelectric plant at Boshkov Most , and we are already working on revitalising six existing hydro plants , " company spokesman Mirce Kotevski told SETimes .
He also met with his Albanian counterpart , Fatmir Mediu , and US Deputy Defence Secretary Gordon England to discuss the Adriatic Charter countries ' NATO bids .
Serbia takes steps to lessen energy dependence
The coin -- representing the island 's prehistoric art and civilisation -- depicts a cross @-@ shaped idol dating to 3,000 BC , The award ceremony will be held at the World Money Centre in Berlin on January 30th .
Serbian President Boris Tadic , whose country opposes the province 's bid for statehood and is offering broad autonomy instead , urged the Security Council on Wednesday to prevent any such move .
He previously served as the commanding officer of Marine Air Operations .
" Today was a good day for the Balkans , " Jeremic said .
He suggests that Libya and Afghanistan are likely destinations for KSF deployment .
The EU conceded for the first time Monday ( November 22nd ) the likelihood of potential rivalry between the planned South Stream and Nabucco gas pipelines .
After voting in Pristina , Thaci told media that Sunday 's elections marked a historic day in the country .
But even the liberal democracies are not monolithic .
Greek authorities seized a total of 29.5kg of cocaine in different operations in April 2008 .
SETimes : What does this success mean for the players and opportunities to play in famous European clubs ?
" We are resolutely determined to guarantee the financial stability of the Eurozone , the stability of the Eurozone is also vital for the world economy , " EU President Herman Van Rompuy said . [ Reuters ]
KB , a political writer and founder of the blog Kurdistan Commentary , expressed scepticism about Turkey 's readiness for such autonomy .
The stash , seized in Gjirokastra on March 22nd , is the largest quantity of smuggled cocaine ever to have been found by Albanian authorities .
Dumping of waste is a key problem .
" At the same time Albania needs to develop its own capital market , which is of interest to cash @-@ rich countries like Israel , " Bala said .
" The oppressed social circles shy away from defending some Ergenekon suspect journalists since they have " acted in the name of the system [ of the past ] , " she added .
Speaking to SETimes , writer and Turkish popular music expert Naim Dilmener commented that this is not the first time Tatlises ' name has been mentioned with organised crime , but that does not create a negative reaction from his fans .
But Belgrade received a show of support from Moscow , which has traditionally sided with Serbia on the Kosovo question .
Zannier , who was in Pristina on Friday , said he will aim to launch talks between the ethnic Albanian majority and Serb minority in Kosovo .
As a positive example , the report notes that several civil servants involved in trafficking chains have been penalised .
Two years ago , he decided to move to Belgrade .
As the last of the foreign judges and prosecutors prepare to leave Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , opinions are divided on the effectiveness of their input , and how effective their appointment was .
As Iran advances its nuclear programme , questions remain over Turkey 's continuing engagement with the Islamic Republic . [ Reuters ]
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Technological Development Bozidar Djelic did the honours during his visit to Beijing .
Such contacts , they agree , boost political stability and reconciliation throughout the region .
A Eurostat survey released this month shows Romania is ranked second from the bottom in purchasing power among the 27 EU member states , ahead only of Bulgaria .
He also said the Serbian services tasked with tracking down Mladic and Hadzic have become more efficient and are conducting search and other operational activities in a co @-@ ordinated fashion .
Commander Erhard Buhler says KFOR is committed to protecting Kosovo 's cultural heritage . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
The Bank lending programme for 2009 @-@ 1010 also envisions support through the DPO for BiH 's budgets , which are under pressure due to a drop in revenues .
Kosovo Customs Service Director Naim Huruglica spoke to SETimes about the problem between the two governments , affirming that a solution is at hand and statistics show an increase in bilateral trade .
In Bosnia and Herzegovina , the Special Department for War Crimes was established after parliament adopted a series of laws in December 2004 .
After the authorities in Skopje issued an international warrant for her arrest , Serbian police detained her .
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Nikolic was speaking at an anti @-@ government demonstration in Belgrade attended by tens of thousands of people .
Those calling for its replacement are apprehensive of its one @-@ time role as a museum honouring the late Stalinist dictator Enver Hoxha .
But the sales should be done step by step to eliminate economic and social problems , he said .
Economic dependence remains the most effective form of state influence on the Serbian media .
The municipality is home to the Brezovica ski resort , and already more than a few visitors pass through the Serb @-@ populated areas .
Croatia should follow EU regulations enabling small shops to decide how and when to work .
" I 'd say it is perhaps the most major threat that the country faces , but politicians talk very little about it . "
Bakir Izetbegovic , son of the Balkan nation 's wartime leader Alija Izetbegovic , scored an upset victory Sunday by winning the Bosnian Muslim seat in the tripartite presidency .
Any agreement can be breached , but when we hold a number of mandates , the parties cannot ignore our demands so easily , " Association of Free and Independent Unions President Ranka Savic told SETimes .
At the same time , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's government , which is seeking re @-@ election in July , outlined ambitious targets for 2011 .
Take , for example , the case of Fata Orlovic -- a Bosniak refugee who has been waging a legal battle in the Bosnian Serb entity 's court over an Orthodox church in her backyard .
At the same time , it is exploring other , less controversial , renewable energy sources .
Robert Manchin , managing director of Gallup Europe , commented on the optimism of the Kosovo Albanians .
They can not afford books but their educational institutions can provide Internet for free , " he said .
Sun and wind are Croatia 's primary renewable sources . [ Reuters ]
They would not like to give it up , " he said .
Dozens of civilians and police suffered injuries during the unrest , which also caused an estimated 1 billion euros in property damage .
The former British colony , transferred to China in 1997 , was given a high degree of autonomy for at least 50 years , under the so @-@ called " one country , two systems " policy .
Now the time has come for foreign and defence ministers to consult regularly , because those countries are small and territorial neighbours , which make co @-@ operation an imperative , " Sadiku said .
Spain 's Marian Karian Cabrera , 22 , was runner @-@ up , while Albania 's Silvi Skenderaj , 17 , was third .
The measures are part of the government 's anti @-@ crisis efforts .
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However , the head of Istanbul 's Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute , Mustafa Erdik , argues that the main risk is the vast and outdated private housing sector .
Located in the centre of Athens , the cemetery , like most 19th century graveyards , was designed according to the model of the Pere Lachaise in Paris .
Romania 's Defence Minister Teodor Melescanu was in Croatia on Monday ( July 23rd ) at the invitation of Croat counterpart Berislav Roncevic .
Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek , the government 's spokesman , told reporters that while previous amnesty laws yielded positive results , they are not a permanent solution .
A constitutional commission must be formed that includes 21 members , three of whom will come from the Serb community and three from other non @-@ majority communities .
Around 4,300 medieval coins were found at two different locations on April 24th at the Carevi Kuli archaeological site near Strumica , Macedonia .
The parties are also at odds over who should become the new chairman of the Council of Ministers .
If the ruling Justice and Development Party were to accept the deal , it would be taking huge political risks in view of next year 's general elections , the English @-@ language daily said .
The recent violence , he added , should serve as " a wake @-@ up call " for all concerned that " rebuilding trust and promoting inter @-@ community co @-@ operation and understanding cannot be further postponed . "
Strong local institutions are key not only to the survival of ethnic Serb communities , but to Kosovo 's long term prospects , says prominent Serb politician Rada Trajkovic in an interview with SETimes .
This gives ground to concerns that the resolution prospects might not be perceived as being the brightest ever .
What we need is perhaps to remove the entire family of witnesses , or putting the witnesses in full custody of the police , " suggests Bytyci .
Just recently , Turkish anti @-@ terror police arrested a number of suspected terrorists , including alleged al @-@ Qaeda members .
Trajkov 's entry beat out 52,000 drawings sent to Japan by children from 68 countries .
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VAENI accounts for approximately 50 % of Naoussa 's total wine production , producing three million bottles a year and exporting to 27 countries .
The Filantropia Maternity Hospital , founded in 1883 as a charity hospital , is now the most modern medical institution in Romania after an investment exceeding 3m euros and eight years of renovations and repairs .
The ruling centre @-@ right GERB party first announced its plans to set up a special tribunal in 2010 .
" We hope that when citizens feel discriminated in any way , they will contact the Commission ... it will process all complaints and will instruct institutions , government authorities and the private sector to act upon its findings , " he said .
The organisation used the LHC -- a gigantic particle accelerator -- to conduct the experiment .
The Citizens for Bulgaria 's European Development ( GERB ) called for a deal Monday ( December 3rd ) that could serve as a basis for a broad centre @-@ right governing coalition after the next parliamentary elections .
The European Commission recommended on Wednesday ( October 12th ) that Serbia become a candidate to join the EU . [ Reuters ]
Macedonians celebrate their new visa @-@ free status on Saturday ( December 19th ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
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Sanader still retains the right to reinstate his parliamentary mandate by January 15th , but political analysts say he will not have enough support among MPs to cause a significant party break @-@ up or endanger the ruling coalition 's majority .
Interior ministers of Western Balkan countries adopted a joint declaration at a regional conference on border safety in Tirana on Friday ( March 5th ) .
Turkish secularism has always been unique because Mustafa Kemal Ataturk instituted a number of reforms to bring religion and its practice under the vestiges of a centralised state -- something that went beyond the concept and practice of secularism ( i.e. separation of church and state ) as instituted in the West .
Aside from these issues , the country must " implement substantial reforms in key areas such as the security of travel documents ; border , migration and asylum management ; public order and security issues -- notably the fight against organised crime and corruption ; and fundamental rights issues related to the freedom of movement , " European Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström said Thursday , as she launched the talks .
EU 's Rehn brings 122m euros in aid to Kosovo
The consortium will build a plant with a capacity of 7,000 metric tonnes at the site of Devnya Cement 's factory near Varna .
Zana Stanica , 85 , from Vrsac , came to honour " the great father of the peoples and ethnicities . "
Describing the pact as a " win @-@ win situation " for the world , Medvedev said it opens a new era in US @-@ Russian relations while allowing higher levels of co @-@ operation in other areas as well .
Gasoline prices in Croatia reached 1.30 euros a litre -- their highest ever -- and threaten to keep rising , but the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ( LPG ) , or autogas , remains at 0.45 euros per liter .
Turkey mourns Necmettin Erbakan
Now the government has launched a major reform effort intended to dramatically change the situation .
Serbia and Iraq have sealed a $ 235m arms export deal , Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac confirmed on Monday ( March 24th ) .
However , officials are reluctant to turn to the Fund unless the country 's economic situation worsens .
Jolie attends Sarajevo movie premiere
This is the only [ response ] that people can give to the price increases .
He sang in Macedonian and Serbian and represented Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 .
For Ivana Trajkovska , a Tose fan who paid a visit to the memorial house soon after its opening , it was precisely these difficulties that made the late singer 's role so important .
In the same report , the EC acknowledges recent efforts by the government to address its macroeconomic imbalances , including fiscal consolidation measures in the 2009 budget adopted in February and amended in April .
Belgrade hopes to have the SAA signed early next year and thus complete its first major step towards eventual membership in the bloc .
We will not solve the world drug problem by shifting consumption from the developed to the developing world . "
Georgios Ntoskas and Georgios Afroudakis led the Greek side in scoring , with four and three goals respectively .
Balkan countries support international response to crisis in Libya
Sufficient political will and ingenuity are also required .
Twenty @-@ two Kosovo student designers presented their creations Sunday ( November 22nd ) during the 11th edition of Pristina Fashion Week .
Despite the global financial crisis , economies in Southeast Europe have continued to reform their business regulations , according to the Doing Business in Southeast Europe 2011 report published by the World Bank 's International Financial Corporation on Wednesday ( June 29th ) .
In the spirit of compromise , authorities proposed shipping the aid using existing channels that are acceptable for Israel .
There are problems in their implementation as well .
Increasing VAT is seen as the easiest way out , but it is not the best , Miljevic said .
There are many things to be done .
He had been planning an official trip to the United States , where he was to meet with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss Kosovo , Albania 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , and other issues .
The latest amended 11 @-@ count indictment , dating back to 2000 , charges Karadzic with a host of war crimes committed against non @-@ Serbs during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
" Before 1999 approximately 20,000 Serbs lived in Pristina .
Healthcare scandals have received major coverage recently in Kosovo , especially in the case of the Medicus clinic , where doctors allegedly performed illegal transplants , and the Turkish Hospital , which allegedly conducted improper artificial fertilisation .
Tensions high following arrest of Republican Guards commander
Ethnic Bulgarians in Serbia not optimistic for change
Hoping to close this gap in the next few years , companies and the government have been rolling out schemes to attract more users and boost the country 's internet penetration rate ( IPR ) .
Fellow musicians paid tribute to him .
" We could clearly see it was difficult to buy a house and we would have to pay the loan all our life , " Tola tells SETimes .
" Among the new three PfP members , BiH is the first that already submitted its Presentation Document .
This is a rather good information @-@ documentary centre which should be further developed , " he said .
The Serbian businesspeople complained that their capital and products still confront non @-@ economic barriers to entry in the Croatian market .
He was killed in battle in 1993 .
Attending it were Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic , as well as the ministers of finance , environment and national investment plan , Diana Dragutinovic , Oliver Dulic and Verica Kalanovic .
Ozgur Uckan , a professor at Bilgi University , told SETimes that until recently social media had been utilised in Turkey in much the same way it has been in the United States and Europe -- to make friends , keep in touch and date .
The event was organised by the Regional Co @-@ operation Council Secretariat and the Geneva @-@ based European Broadcasting Union .
" Kosovo 's territorial integrity is untouchable and not negotiable . "
He sent a letter to the UN Security Council , accusing Inzko of exaggerating the situation in order to maintain in international circles the perception that the OHR must remain in BiH .
Ahead of the September 12th election of a new Romanian patriarch to succeed Teoctist , who died on July 30th , the council announced its plans to review the files of all top clerics and publish the names of those found to have collaborated with the former secret police .
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This is a good thing , because the message is that we did a good job !
" Perhaps the greatest value the Marshall Center has is not simply the programmes we maintain on security studies but also the network of individuals that gets built up .
According to the Serbian Statistics Bureau , Serbia 's trade deficit totalled 5.2 billion euros in 2009 .
What has the government done to improve the manhunt and what evidence do you have that both are still on Serbian territory ?
Twenty @-@ two of them won seats , and are now expected to form a DTP group in parliament .
Duplication of payments is a potential problem .
Ioanna Ramou , a Greek high school teacher entering her 30th year of service , has had her pay cut again as part of the current measures .
At this year 's event , discussions were overshadowed by two hot @-@ button topics in the region -- Kosovo independence and the Greece @-@ Macedonia name dispute .
The business world has rules of decent conduct .
" Taking necessary measures imposes one solution : the clearing of the political landscape and a fresh popular mandate . "
However , it added , the country should renew momentum towards political reform , particularly those related to fundamental freedoms -- such as freedom of expression and religion .
To end the political deadlock , the AIE decided in June to call a referendum to amend the constitution so the president is elected by popular vote -- a proposal validated by the Constitutional Court .
According to Athens University of Economics research , one in 11 Greeks resorts to welfare centres for rations because they cannot afford food .
Sacrificing rams is a tradition for Eid @-@ ul @-@ Adha among Bosnian Muslims and throughout the Muslim world .
Four Macedonian metal companies , " Makstil , " " Fakom , " " Iskra " and " 11th October " announced they would merge into one group , to jointly explore export opportunities of Far East markets .
In early February , Macedonia declared an energy crisis to be able to deal with consumption needs .
The Thai film " Mundane Story " by director Anocha Suwaichakornpong won this year 's top award at the Transylvanian Film Festival in Romania .
" In this first IGF meeting , we expect to set the scene and establish a solid and comprehensive framework and network to focus on issues such as affordability and availability of the internet ; interconnection costs and security ; management of critical resources and technology transfer ; multilingualism and local development of software ; capacity building and participation of multi @-@ stakeholders from developing countries , " Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis said as he opened the forum .
Tourism Minister Elena Udrea says the government is looking into the issue .
The meeting with Pristina officials came a day after the troika 's meeting with representatives from Belgrade .
The Union of Communities in Kurdistan ( KCK ) trials have topped the Kurdish agenda since 2009 , but have gained even more importance in the post @-@ June 12th general election environment .
The worst is that the law would enter into force in 2016 , " Ismet Beqiri , the LDK 's parliamentary whip , told reporters after the decision .
The experience was fantastic , since I had a chance to exchange my knowledge with students coming from different political , economic and social environments . "
" The more the internal divisions increase in the party , the less support they get among the society . "
Josipovic was in Banja Luka to receive a Person of the Year award from influential the Bosnian Serb daily Nezavisne Novine .
Alproud sums up a widely @-@ held view .
The election commission said only 36 % of Republika Srpska 's 1.1 million voters came to the polls -- the worst voter turnout in the past 12 years .
Galas , who also won direct entry into Italy 's Mittelmoda fashion show in July , was the first Croatian to ever enter the iD awards .
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And to be honest I like this year 's song but I think it will be hard for us , as Greece seems to be the black sheep of Europe right now . "
It allegedly calls questioning of Islamic dogma a human rights violation and promotes the forced imposition of Islamic law .
Ankara has long been urging the Iraqi authorities to crack down on the PKK and prevent its insurgents from launching attacks on Turkey .
The Serbia Open tennis tournament is under way in Belgrade .
Pristina , he added , must realise that it cannot integrate Kosovo Serbs in this manner and instead must offer them something .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) House of Representatives Speaker Milorad Zivkovic and his deputy , Niko Lozancic , arrived on Monday ( April 7th ) in Macedonia for a two @-@ day visit .
BYD Electronics plans to produce 3 million plastic mobile phone holders a year beginning in November , after receiving a permit from Romanian authorities .
That is a good balance and we must learn to play that field .
The proposal for the documents was approved by the European Council on November 13th , 2006 -- but with strong resistance from some countries , including Germany , the signing was delayed .
The new network is expected to raise distribution capacity by 40 % while reducing by half the number and duration of power outages .
Macedonia 's name is the most contentious issue in relations between Skopje and Athens .
EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger appeared equally enthusiastic , as he welcomed the adoption of the rules , which other European officials have described as a step towards strengthening solidarity in the field of energy within the bloc .
Addressing the people of Kosovo in a speech , he said , " You have continually demonstrated a high degree of patience and maturity during this historical time in Kosovo 's future . "
He also acknowledged that Serbia 's position in the negotiations is difficult .
Can Kosovo reach the 20 % benchmark set by Brussels ?
Workers staged another paralysing nationwide strike against the reforms Thursday .
" With this proposal , Slovenia 's support gives these states a nice Christmas present because their citizens will be able to travel in the Schengen countries without visas , " the Slovenian foreign ministry said .
According to political observer Ioannis Michaletos , the strikes serve mainly as an outlet for discontent .
The government plans to sack perhaps 20 % of the workforce over the next four years .
If the cabinet has more than 12 members , than the non @-@ majority communities get an additional minister and deputy minister .
I also think the sensibilities expressed in the media by certain interest groups , associations or political parties are not so much about the census and the representation of ethnicity and religion , but reflect a kind of fear , I would say , of manipulation that could come from the process .
Welcoming the news of Djordjevic 's arrest , EU officials stressed the need for the remaining four war crimes fugitives , including former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander , Ratko Mladic , to also face justice at The Hague .
SETimes : How will the full liberalisation of the energy market next year affect Macedonia ?
According to media reports , corrupt teachers charge as much as 9,000 euros to register unqualified students , then as much as 2,000 euros to give them passing marks on exams .
The Roma people cannot any longer be used as political maneuvre instruments , " she added .
Despite the unstable nature , both Alpaslan and Eker plan to stay in Bishkek .
" The United States needed 15 years after the independence of Macedonia to recognise Macedonia 's constitutional name .
The Vienna talks , however , are not expected to produce an agreement between the Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials , as both have indicated they plan to stick to their positions .
" They will follow a more conservative policy when giving loans .
The EU and Croatia opened only one policy area and closed three in an accession conference in Brussels last week because Slovenia decided to use its authority as a member state and block the accession process .
Richard Weitz , a senior fellow and director of the Centre for Political @-@ Military Analysis at the Washington @-@ based Hudson Institute , said that Turkey is eager to mediate disputes between neighbouring countries .
Ahead of Friday 's signing of Addendum 14 , Bulgarian Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said that the initial conclusions made by HSBC suggested that there were ways to make the project profitable , but that further detailed negotiations were needed .
" I was completely isolated , " he says .
" We support the disclosure of what happened and where during the [ 1991 @-@ 95 ] war , " its members said in their declaration .
In an address at the end of last year , Qadhafi said the six medics would only be released if a Libyan national serving a prison sentence in Scotland for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing were set free and if Libya received financial compensation for the HIV infections .
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It is better than we expected , " Croatian Tourism Minister Damir Bajs told a tourism conference in Dubrovnik .
Macedonian officials also plan to require that visitors provide a guarantee letter or an invitation from the person or institution sponsoring them to verify the circumstances and the purpose of the planned visit .
In the country as a whole , more than 200,000 people died -- including Muslims , Serbs , Croats and other nationalities .
By Sevda Yuzbasioglu for Southeast European Times -- 02 / 09 / 11
After meeting with Republika Srpska ( RS ) President Rajko Kuzmanovic , Vujanovic also voiced Podgorica 's support for BiH 's bids to join the EU and NATO .
Foreigners and locals alike get ripped off by taxi drivers . [ Ozgur Ogret / SETimes ]
Balkan countries dream of oil riches
Vnesheconombank is financing the project and all planned investments .
Kyprianou and Gordeyev met in the Cypriot resort city of Limassol last month in a bid to resolve the meat row ahead of the EU @-@ Russia summit , but made no breakthrough .
" This event [ the opening of the Holocaust Museum ] can only positively affect inter @-@ ethnic relations in Macedonia . "
Djelic , who was speaking at the opening of a science festival at the Novi Sad University , pointed out that a list of the most prominent Serbian scientists working abroad has been drafted and negotiations will be held with them .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader 's visit to the United States included meetings with US President George W. Bush and top administration officials .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 16 / 01 / 09
With electronic communications technology , even remote areas can have access to specialised services .
" The support of Macedonia for Ahtisaari 's plan will help Kosovo [ on a path towards ] integration in EU and NATO , in order for the entire region to be ready for Europe , " Kosovo 's Prime Minister Agim Ceku said .
" Currently , we are preparing a cost @-@ effectiveness study which will allow us to apply for a loan with international creditors .
OSCE criticises naming of Novi Sad streets after wartime commanders
Moldova has " decided to introduce a visa regime for Romania .
Serbian youth " refuse to search for a dirty river , rather they are looking for the pure sources , " Bozovic said .
It drew experts from the relevant museums in Zagreb , Split , Zadar and Pula .
Gas exports from Iran to Turkey showed about a 7 % increase in the first half of this year compared to last year .
Also in news this week : an international photography festival will take place in Ankara , and scientists found a new archaeological site in Albania .
" People in cities can clear their own houses and cars , but the people who live in the countryside currently don 't have conditions like people from the city .
Ante Tomic , a journalist for Croatia 's daily Jutarnji List , differs .
On the basis of its score of 3.2 this year , down from 3.0 in 2008 , BiH shares 99th place with the Dominican Republic , Jamaica , Madagascar , Senegal , Tonga and Zambia .
Although Romanians rated their parties and parliament poorly , giving each a score of 4.3 , a third of them said the legislature was the institution most affected by graft .
Claiming a popular mandate , it then decided to renominate Gul , whose earlier bid ran aground amid an opposition boycott .
" I believe that we are very close to finding a solution , and that is why I 'm more optimistic than before , " UN Envoy Matthew Nimetz said . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
The data show Albanians spend an average of 13 euros per month for mobile communication services .
" BiH could be in a position to progress towards its SAA as soon as mid @-@ March , " said a spokesperson for the OHR 's Banja Luka office , Ljiljana Radetic .
The operation netted a large quantity of weapons and other lethal materials . [ Getty Images ]
He welcomed the northern solstice by playing a recently excavated , 6,000 @-@ year @-@ old ocarina .
Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic 's bust " Mali Slavan " sold for 85,250 pounds at a Sotheby 's auction in London on June 2nd .
A draft UN Security Council resolution that would pave the way for the implementation of that plan was put on the shelf last month in the face of a potential Russian veto .
After that , he reportedly lived for some time in the towns of Nice and Aix @-@ en @-@ Provence in southern France and travelled extensively to places in South America and elsewhere .
" Our latest meeting occurred ten days ago in Strasbourg , which further enforced the outstanding relations between the European Parliament and the Kosovo Assembly , " Krasniqi said .
They also criticised the international community , holding it partly responsible for " the unfair actions and discrimination " that has led to the constitutional and legal crisis in BiH .
Greece is surviving on 109 billion euros from a first bailout that begun 18 months ago .
Much of the skepticism stems from neighbouring Iran 's enrichment programme , which has clouded global nuclear and non @-@ proliferation issues .
The author says her work is based on the book " Sexuality in Western Art " by Edward Lucie @-@ Smith .
Its history , growing economy , relatively vast population , geographical location -- with its advantages or complications , religious identity as well as secular past , lead them to think that Turkey is indeed up to this task of being a regional power .
Police arrested Karadzic on July 21st in Belgrade , where he lived for years and practised alternative medicine under a false identity .
Also in business news : the World Bank approves a loan for Republika Srpska , and a Cypriot coin wins the first prize at an international competition .
By reinstating the death penalty , Turkey could forfeit its chances of ever joining the EU since the bloc bans capital punishment .
To begin with , the envoy argued , BiH should change the current system of choosing prisons based on ethnic origin .
He appealed to Pristina and Belgrade to act with restraint and patience and continue to show confidence in the dialogue , which has not restarted yet .
Program on Terrorism and Security Studies Director Dr Christopher Harmon addresses participants on the last day of the seminar . [ Marshall Center ]
" The Germans have seen that when you ban something from Albanians , they increase their interest further .
The cross @-@ cultural education mission of the OSCE in Kosovo requires that minorities and majorities alike learn about each other 's culture , respective history , as well as the value of tolerance and pluralism .
Erdogan met with Sarkozy on April 8th .
The HSS announced that its position was a matter of principle , but the ZERP 's future was not part of the ruling coalition agreement .
Albania 's Saimir Strati sets a world record for his mosaic of a pop star .
Analysts question internal divisions within the CHP .
The Council also is expected to adopt a resolution later this year that would mark the end of UNMIK and its replacement by an International Civilian Office , headed by an International Civilian Representative ( ICR ) who would also act as the EU Special Representative .
Books are written in Arabic , Turkish and Persian . [ Ljiljana Kovacevic / SETimes ]
According to analyst Henri Cili , a professor at the European University of Tirana , the visit demonstrates the importance of Israel 's influence in international relations and the growth of Israeli business dealings in Albania .
The two leaders also talked about the potential for launching direct flights between capitals Sofia and Tbilisi , as well as a ferry line between the two countries .
Articles that cover immunity are being amended as well , he says .
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The Albanian Helsinki Committee and the Association of Albanian Prosecutors , equally concerned by the law 's implications , filed their own objections on Tuesday ( February 3rd ) and Wednesday , respectively .
Lajcak agreed with Bosnian Serb politicians who linked Tihic 's backtracking on the police reform agreement to an ongoing row between the SDA and the Party for BiH ( SBiH ) , the other main Bosniak party within the Federation of BiH 's ruling coalition .
" The Swedish government released Plavsic because it wanted to and not because it had to , " Komsic , an ethnic Croat , said in a statement .
Three workers were severely injured last month while repairing an elevator at the Psychiatric Clinic in Skopje .
Tomislav Nikolic , the party 's acting leader since early 2003 , resigned last Friday , a day after saying the Radicals would support the SAA .
" It is a document that equalises the citizens of the Republic of Kosovo with those of the EU , " Thaci said at a ceremony during which the first biometric passports were handed over .
Romania will increase mining royalties for gold and other precious metals from 4 to 8 % , the government announced on December 28th .
Successful completion of the missions required the teams to co @-@ ordinate efforts and work as one .
" Mladic was in Serbia for a long time , but at the moment we have no clear evidence that he is still here .
Macedonia will focus its forum chairmanship on systematically supporting other countries to prepare national platforms , Lazarevski said .
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At Ster Montenegro , everything but the popcorn is state of the art .
EU environment ministers are expected to discuss possible consequences for Europe stemming from the nuclear crisis in Japan on Monday ( March 14th ) , following last week 's devastating earthquake and tsunami .
Between 2001 and 2005 , he was based in Belgrade as Slovakia 's ambassador to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( later Serbia and Montenegro ) , Albania and Macedonia .
Pressure for a breakthrough is mounting with the upcoming Turkish Cypriot presidential election in April .
The EC proposed an economic action plan to overcome the financial crisis . [ Getty Images ]
Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski met on Monday ( November 10th ) with Polish counterpart Lech Kaczynski in Warsaw .
" There will be pressure from the Europeans to form a government , " so that Greece doesn 't remain mired in doubt , further roil world markets worried the country can survive , and jeopardise the eurozone , Tsardanisis added .
All these factors lead to a spreading of respect for the Turkish example .
" There should be no more experimenting in Veles .
Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic qualified on Monday ( January 4th ) for the second round of the Brisbane International tennis tournament after beating Serbian @-@ born Australian Jelena Dokic 7 @-@ 5 , 1 @-@ 6 , 6 @-@ 3 .
In a June 11th statement , Borisov indicated that Bulgaria would withdraw from the Burgas @-@ Alexandropoulis project with Greece and Russia , largely due to environmental concerns , particularly after the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico .
The search engine provides access to some 45,000 domestic listings and will be tested on the Croatian market for three months .
Finance Minister Mirko Cvetkovic may have been facing a mission impossible .
Asked about the rationale behind the prosecutors ' decision to ask for splitting the charge sheet , Kontic cited " the fact that Mladic was arrested recently in such a late stage of the ICTY mandate " as one of the reasons , according to a statement on the tribunal 's website .
According to statistics based on Yirmibesoglu 's recent case studies , a quarter of women suicides in Turkey are from the age range of 14 @-@ 16 .
Young visitors had a chance to meet with actor Milorad Mandic Manda , TV host Minja Subota , poet Dobrica Eric , pop @-@ singer Tijana Dapcevic and other celebrities who took to the stage to entertain the children .
Croatian centre @-@ left opposition party leaders Ivan Jakovcic ( left to right ) , Zoran Milanovic , Radimir Cacic and Silvano Hrelja , celebrate their victory in the parliamentary elections on Sunday ( December 4th ) in Zagreb . [ Petar Kos / SETimes ]
The big difference here is that the party lists will be open -- until now they have been closed , much to the dissatisfaction of many citizens .
The main impact of the Irish vote on enlargement may be to reinforce those who argue that Turkey is too large and culturally different to join the bloc .
Greece 's legal counsel , Maria Telalian , told the court in March that Athens did not break the 1995 interim agreement between the two countries -- which prevented it from blocking Skopje joining international organisations -- but that Macedonia broke the deal when it asked to join under its Republic of Macedonia .
Turkey 's Anatolian news agency reported earlier this week that Abdel Hafiz Ghoga , deputy leader of the National Libyan Council created by the anti @-@ Gaddafi rebels , demanded Turkey officially recognise and support the Libyan people 's revolution .
Roj TV quoted him as also urging Kurds across Europe to step up their " democratic struggle . "
He and Stamboliski were convicted of approving an unplanned supply of spare parts for T @-@ 55 army tanks in late 2001 , only a few months after a formal ceasefire had been negotiated between ethnic Albanian rebels and Macedonian security forces under the Ohrid Agreement .
A genocide case BiH filed against Serbia in the ICJ just wrapped up -- the ruling said that Serbia was not directly responsible for the genocide in Srebrenica , but had not done enough to prevent it .
" The killing of the world 's most dangerous and sophisticated [ terrorist ] leader should be a lesson for everyone , " Istanbul @-@ based daily Zaman quoted Gul as adding .
She returned in October 1971 , again after a military coup .
Dodik , who raised the issue of a possible independence referendum in the entity after Montenegrins voted to end their ties with Serbia in May 2006 , has toned down his rhetoric in recent months .
" We are particularly proud that at these elections people born in 1990 will vote for the first time , " he said .
" We have been waiting for this day for a long time now , " Ramazan Basak , Turkey @-@ Serbia Friendship Parliamentary Group chairman , told SETimes .
EULEX said that the barricades should be removed and that Tuesday 's action was a joint one between KFOR and EULEX .
Turkey 's Supreme Administrative Court suspended a tender for construction of the country 's first nuclear power plant Tuesday ( November 10th ) .
The new measures were announced a day after the end of two @-@ rounds of conference calls between Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos and senior representatives of the so @-@ called troika -- the European Commission , the European Central Bank and the IMF .
In 2001 , representatives of the former Yugoslav republics signed an international agreement together with the OHR head at the time , Wolfgang Petritch .
In the next three years , the judiciary and fundamental rights sector , justice , freedoms and security sector , the environmental sector and the agriculture and rural development sector will all gain workers under the plan .
Right now , Russia appears to be that way .
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For certain categories , such as children and pensioners , they were eliminated altogether .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 21 / 09 / 11
Census data sparks worry over demographic trends and disagreement on country 's ethnic makeup .
" Ivica is actually full of surprises .
Many wall paintings and icons date back to the 13th century .
Serbian national radio Glas Srbije reported at the end of November that due to the breakdown of the power line that supplies northern Kosovo from the Novi Pazar line , the power supply situation has deteriorated .
" Macedonia imported half the quantity estimated by the yearly Energy Balance .
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Any involvement of the Fund is expected to be tied to new stringent measures on top of the already painful actions announced by the Greek government .
Municipal representatives defend their decision by saying that planners envisioned a Ciglane mosque since 1994 as a reminder of religious renaissance and as a promotion of ethno @-@ national values .
Also on July 10th , as part of a concert series called OFFest , New York punk rock legend Patti Smith headlined at Universal Hall , making her Balkan debut .
Radmanovic , however , criticised the proposal by his fellow presidency members as " destructive " and contrary to the interests of the Bosnian Serb entity .
The EU reportedly has accepted Russia 's proposal that Serbian and Kosovo Albanian negotiators meet for new talks after UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari submits his plan for a solution to the Kosovo status issue .
This was their first visit to a foreign country , and for most , their first real holiday .
While " The Professor " spent most of his career with Fenerbahce , he was respected by most football fans in Turkey . [ Reuters ]
The deal , which should enter into force as of July 1st 2012 , opens prospects for Montenegrin businesses to become more active in international trade .
The Cluj factory will help meet the demand for Nokia products in Europe , the Middle East and Africa .
Maja Kociancic , spokesperson for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton , talked to SETimes about the envoy 's visit to the region .
In such tumultuous times , environmental protection took a back seat .
Gender gap : Women still earning less than male counterparts
The funds will support the development of a national information and communication technology network in a study that will evaluate the economic and technical feasibility of the network 's development .
Increased salaries and pensions are the backbone of the new government 's plan for the economy .
" I 'm confident that the city of Split with its cultural tradition and its potential could become the European Capital of Culture , " said Kuret .
That is why , as Ruecker put it , UNMIK should " adapt " to the new circumstances .
White House National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe said the two leaders had agreed to continue " their dialogue on Kosovo and other issues of mutual concern . "
The request to lift Severin 's immunity would allow Romania 's anti @-@ corruption prosecutors to investigate the allegations .
" European Union countries are challenging and dynamic markets .
The main labour union GSEE said it will stage a 24 @-@ hour walkout on February 10th . ( BBC - 04 / 02 / 10 ; ANA @-@ MPA , Reuters , DPA , Deutsche Welle - 03 / 02 / 10 )
" There is great uncertainty about what happens in the whole region in terms of the financial crisis , " Bloomberg news agency quoted him as noting .
The competition attracted 339 entries .
Fighting organised crime in Kosovo depends on putting a better witness protection programme in place , according to a new report .
SETimes : How well do you feel Macedonian media performs when compared to other regional and global media markets ?
A desperate Greece has tried almost everything except going after tax evaders who cost the country more than $ 60 billion in lost revenues .
" The TV station A1 has the capacity to continue its operations , " vowed A1 's main desk editor , Mladen Chadikovski .
" Government officials don 't want to comment on speculation that the census will reduce the number of Albanians to under 25 % , to abolish their rights acquired within the Ohrid Framework Agreement , " Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Adam Abdulakim , an Albanian , said .
" In total , we had 664 persons coming back to Kosovo , including 222 Serbs . "
Romania 's good third quarter economic performance due to solid agricultural output is expected to slow , analysts say .
" The goal is for the procedures to follow European standards .
The Montenegrin government has sold the Tivat @-@ based naval repair facility Arsenal to a Barbados @-@ registered company , PM Securities , for 3.3m euros .
Elghandour with wife Anna Stamou . [ Carlo Raciti / SETimes ]
But some also see a deeper problem with Kosor 's statement .
Russia has rejected the latest draft proposal from the West , which provided for a new round of negotiations between representatives from Belgrade and Pristina .
CEZ will invest 200m euros in the next five years , the Albanian economy ministry said .
For that to happen , it is important that both countries resolve the practical issues that will improve the lives of citizens , and this is exactly what this dialogue is for , " Gordon said in Pristina , where he met with President Atifete Jahjaga and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
In 1973 , a concerted effort began to replace the term Gypsy with Roma , a term he is more comfortable with .
Fiscal caution , for instance , may be important nearly everywhere , but it is especially so for countries with long track records of budgetary instability .
Back to " Plan A " in Kosovo
The Slovenian indictment reportedly alleges that Trifunovic ordered Popov to reinstate JNA control over a border crossing between Austria and Slovenia .
Serbia 's Jelena Jankovic won her third tennis title , winning the Family Circle Cup tournament on April 15th . The 21 @-@ year @-@ old Jankovic defeated Dinara Safina of Russia in straight sets , 6 @-@ 2 , 6 @-@ 2 .
Bulgarians had to line up in front of shops hours before dawn just to be able to secure milk , yogurt , meat or other staples for their families .
Cermak said that he will participate in the appeals process , doing what he can to prove that the other two are innocent as well .
Several people have been arrested in connection with Sunday 's ( June 27th ) pre @-@ dawn bomb attack on a police station in Bugojno , central Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , which killed one police officer and injured at least five others , one of them critically .
Obviously , Gazprom is interested in coming to the Adriatic coast , we just have to negotiate the capacity and the financial conditions .
" Media independence in our country is no worse than in the United States and Europe . "
" They 're all the same and they 've all cheated us , " Trajkovic said .
" Our goal is to consolidate the party , " he explained , adding the party 's objective is to win the parliamentary elections .
Real GDP growth in 2011 is estimated at 5 % , " Wiegand said , however , " a possible deterioration in the labour market conditions in central European countries , where most Kosovo diaspora lives , could negatively affect FDI and remittances . "
A handout provided by Greek police shows the Picasso stolen from an Athens gallery . [ Reuters ]
Those found to be fully complying with the minimum international standards for the elimination of trafficking are ranked in Tier 1 , which comprises 32 countries this year .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn drafted the paper amid growing concerns over the deteriorating political situation in BiH .
Serbian officials insisted the political will exists to resolve the remaining issues , but complained they face unfair pressure .
But Professor Ruma warned that Turkey must tread carefully while reawakening the ghosts of its Ottoman past .
Sibenik hosted the 50th International Children 's Festival from June 19th to July 3rd , aiming to recapture the event 's past glory .
The leader of the Socialists , Edi Rama , has promised that he , too , will join the strike -- though he did not say when .
He added that the cause of the coalition 's dissolution is the impasse over Kosovo , which declared independence from Serbia on February 17th .
He suggested that his country , which will join the EU on January 1st , could exercise its right to block dialogue between the Union and Libya .
Diplomatic Diary : ICTY chief back in the region
Earlier , during the first two weeks of the campaign , Republika Srpska 's ruling Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) and the Federation of BiH 's ruling Party for BiH ( SBiH ) spent the most .
The net value is about 5.76m euros , the scientists said .
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin and US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Tuesday signed an interim declaration under the US Visa Waiver Programme .
The Bank of Greece set up a committee of scientists and academics to conduct a study on the possible economic , social and environmental repercussions of climate change in Greece , media reported on June 19th .
" The problem is the political stalemate , the vacuum in the parliament , " Mlloja told SETimes .
After a few proposals from the new members of our party , I have decided to do this .
Macedonia expands police 's purview for eavesdropping
NIS 's privatisation has been under discussion since 2005 , with initial plans envisioning offering a 25 % stake in the monopoly for about 204m euros .
" We have been informed by our embassy that Canada has recognised Macedonia under its constitutional name , " Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said in remarks on Macedonian state radio Thursday .
BUCHAREST , Romania -- US Vice President Joe Biden made a daylong visit to Bucharest on Thursday ( October 22nd ) .
Skopje seeks to woo foreign companies by creating a favourable business environment .
Albanians : Macedonian encyclopedia " unacceptable "
Last week , projections of a 4 % decline in Montenegro 's GDP this year overshadowed the government 's former projections of up to 2.5 % growth .
Jurgens cited democratisation as Turk 's second chief concern .
A total of nine heads of state and government , 21 ministers and over 40 other public figures are attending the meeting .
Former military are the most numerous victims , but do not seek professional help because of the fear of discrimination .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis briefed the Inner Cabinet and received a favourable reaction .
" Politically and ideologically , the SPS is much closer to the Radicals and the DSS , " political analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic told the Southeast European Times .
Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic launches UNICEF 's campaign in her homeland .
Science and Education Minister Dragan Primorac , unmoved by the demonstrations , said the government intends to terminate the spectacle of " permanent students " living the good life at taxpayer expense .
No official statement has been issued on the Contact Group 's meeting , but reports say the negotiations process will reopen in August or September with shuttle diplomacy between Belgrade and Pristina .
Authorities react slowly or not at all , thus tacitly encouraging such behaviour , the survey found .
Both organisations appear to share the same arsenal .
" We will not allow any part of [ our ] territory to be transformed into an oasis of corruption , organised crime and smuggling , " Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said . [ File ]
Roughly half were believed to be from sub @-@ Saharan Africa and the rest were from the Middle East or South Asia .
The festival , which runs until October 29th , brings together renowned local and international artists in 23 events .
Greece would become a transit country on the pipeline 's southern branch to Italy .
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" In times of great insecurity , people turn to fortune tellers .
The Antique Drama Festival takes palce at the ancient site of Stobi .
While the country significantly boosted its ranking -- from 120th in the Doing Business 2007 report to 97th in the one released in September , much work remains , a Croatian expert said .
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The initial idea was for the mission to start operating by June 15th , when the new Kosovo Constitution takes effect .
Chat room participants have started to call him Tito .
Ex @-@ general appears in court but session is adjourned due to his health .
In his speech to party members , Venizelos countered the younger Papandreou 's comments .
The decision bans all products coming from Serbia and annuls the recognition of Serbian customs and tax stamps .
Culture and Sports : Sighisoara hosts 15th Medieval Festival
In this role , he exercised de facto and de jure command and control over all Croatian forces deployed as part of Operation Storm in the southern portion of the Krajina region , UN prosecutors alleged in an amended indictment against Gotovina made public in March 2004 .
A letter signed by President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci urged all member states to extend recognition .
At the same time , there could be a period when the difference between expectations and reality suddenly becomes much greater .
Around 130 experts will participate in the discussions .
" We expect no significant changes or different approaches , but it must be said that two things are clear -- one , that only Kosovo and its officials can speak for Kosovo , and two , that status and political issues cannot be discussed . Those are closed issues , " Kuci told the Pristina daily Zeri .
More than half of them live across the EU , with Romania , followed by Bulgaria , Spain , Hungary and Slovakia being the countries with the largest Roma communities .
However , top ministry for Kosovo and Metohija officials have made different statements regarding the Kosovo election .
" This proves that coherence and continuity are still the prevalent principles of Turkish foreign policy , " Sanberk told SETimes .
The alternative art scene might not offer financial security , but it sets no boundaries and gives a chance to everyone .
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Russian supplies cover a quarter of Europe 's gas needs .
Currently Albania finds itself at a crucial stage of the EU integration process .
" The operational plan for the establishment of the customs authority in the two border crossings in northern Kosovo clarifies that the revenue will be collected at the customs terminal in Mitrovica .
Aferdita Krasniqi , 24 , a political science student , told SETimes " It would be great for Kosovo to contribute abroad , although a small contribution , but one with a good message that Kosovo is not only a country which needs foreign troops , but also one which can contribute to peace in conflict areas . "
" Democracy can only be called a healthy democracy if the ' rule of law ' functions , " writes Utku Cakirozer .
" Innovative models of how the North can be governed must be found .
It clearly recognises the changes and efforts made , " Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said Tuesday ( November 9th ) after the report was published .
" If that is true , then it is not only a crime , but also a monstrosity .
The European low fare carrier Ryanair announced the launch of direct flights between London and the Croatian coastal town of Pula .
A gunman shot Ivana Hodak , a 26 @-@ year @-@ old law intern , in the hallway of her apartment building at about 11am .
The verdict also calls for harmonisation of the constitution with the basic principles of the European Convention on Human Rights .
Croatians will go the polls Sunday , concluding what has been one of the most bitterly fought elections since independence .
In all , Albania has roughly 18,000km of road , of which 3,636km are national roads .
Fourteen months of talks last year failed to bridge the gap between the two sides .
I don 't have to keep them in my country . "
Asked how sales are going this year , Hojda , like many others , answers with a smug " so @-@ so . "
This number increased to 22,000 in 2006 and to 18,000 in the first eight months of this year .
And Macedonia has proven that , as a peaceful nation in Southeastern Europe , it could really contribute to the peace , stability and economic development in the region . "
He says Montenegro 's young people are in dire need of web access outside the academic environment .
There are only a few civil society initiatives aiming to help citizens understand their rights and advise them on how to report and fight corruption .
Amid squabbles over the issue , Montenegro and Kosovo are planning formal negotiations to establish a definitive , legally binding border .
The programme envisions expanding protected areas , improving wildlife management and supporting those activities through continued research and monitoring .
Apple 's latest product in Romania costs between 600 and 850 euros .
Add the hot sugared water onto the flour and mix quickly .
By Ahmet Gormez for Southeast European Times in Ankara - 30 / 08 / 07
Bids will be assessed on May 21st .
Crucial to this is Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel , a billionaire who presides both over the Islamic Business and Industry Chamber and one of the largest invesment groups in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East , the Dallah al Baraka Group .
Constantly at the side of the " Pink King " is his wife Milica , along with daughters Kristina and Andrea .
" I still have a lot to prove to both myself and the tennis world .
Opinion in the Turkish media has been mixed .
It was their second consecutive gold in the women 's pair .
Kosovo is also known for its rich variety of pies .
While ethnic Serb representatives are guaranteed seats in the Croatian parliament , they say , Croatian MPs in Serbia most likely will not be able to run independently .
Meanwhile , price hikes in January have further upped the cost of living for Serbs who already were struggling .
The killing ended a remarkable , complicated career .
The Serbian government controls 80 % of the company 's shares , while Greek OTE holds 20 % .
The October 5th anti @-@ austerity rally in Athens ' Syntagma square . [ Reuters ]
Turkey 's newly elected President Abdullah Gul ( front ) takes the oath of office in parliament on Tuesday ( August 28th ) in Ankara . [ Getty Images ]
" Serbia does not want war , " he said , saying his country favoured " continuing negotiations on Kosovo ... in a calm , patient and secure manner . "
Unemployment hovers around 20 % -- between 700,000 and 1m people are believed to be jobless .
Given the dire economic situation and financial resources in some EU countries , it could 've impacted Kosovo , especially in reduced remittances .
" The main interest in having Kosovo take part in the Beijing Olympics was political .
We have also investigated and sanctioned firms for anti @-@ competitive practices in the form of prohibited agreements such as price fixing , or concerted practices in liberalised markets , but the main firms agreed [ to ] limiting effective competition .
The company won licenses to explore for unconventional gas resources in Poland in December 2009 , and plans to begin exploration activity there in the fourth quarter of this year .
" Yes , Greeks exist in Korca .
Bogdan Hossu , leader of Cartel Alfa Union , recalled that President Traian Basescu had told reporters he would not seek a second term if the number of unemployed reaches one million people .
The only thing Greeks love more than smokes is ignoring laws against them .
A more precise estimate of the commercial reserve base , however , will require further analysis .
But the fight against al @-@ Qaeda and organisations of this type still faces risks , he warned , citing the possibility of terrorist groups taking advantage of power vacuums in the wake of the Arab Spring revolts as one .
" They were not pleased , " Samir says , with a sheepish smile .
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The forum , which attracted over 100 participants , is organised as part of the " Support Armenia @-@ Turkey Rapprochement " project by the Eurasia Co @-@ operation Fund , the Yerevan Press Club and the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen , with the assistance of the US Agency for International Development .
He pointed out that the talks did not refer to a possible reaction by the international community in the event the RS parliament fails to give up its referendum plan .
British Minister for Europe Geoffrey Hoon was in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday ( November 7th ) .
PODGORICA , Montenegro -- Police detained Budva Mayor Rajko Kuljaca and Deputy Mayor Dragan Marovic on Friday ( December 24th ) , reportedly for suspected abuse of office , stemming from illegal construction on a cape near the coastal town .
He added that transportation and utility prices in Zagreb rose by between 17 % and 49 % .
Serbia 's military boasts its first three women combat pilots .
So far 19 cases of the A / H1N1 virus have been reported in Romania .
A special working group will examine the country 's application and the evaluation process is expected to last about six months .
The official minimum wage in Bulgaria will be raised from around 120 euros to 135 euros , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced on Sunday ( June 5th ) .
The University of Belgrade has a big chance to be among these top schools , Sabo said .
Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said he saw " no basis of possible co @-@ operation , " while the Russian ambassador to NATO suggested that Moscow has not rejected the US offer yet .
As part of the DEA @-@ led operation that resulted in the Bucharest arrests , a third suspect in the case -- Monzer al Kassar -- was detained on the same day by the Spanish authorities in Madrid .
SETimes : Can you assess relations with two of Macedonia 's other neighbours , Serbia and Bulgaria ?
His album of the same name was Croatia 's bestseller in 2007 .
He urged Macedonia and Greece to quickly reach a compromise in their name dispute .
A new e @-@ government laboratory was inaugurated on Thursday ( October 14th ) at the Technical University in Sofia .
In other words , there cannot be meetings if Serbia is not ready to implement the agreements to which we agreed on July 2nd of this year .
The skeleton was unearthed in a Celtic burial site .
The EC report also showed that there has been insufficient progress towards achievement of the benchmark , requiring that at least 85 % of 22 @-@ year @-@ olds in the EU should have completed at least upper secondary education by 2010 .
Following parliament 's vote Thursday evening ( April 7th ) , she becomes Kosovo 's first female head of state .
It employs 30 staff , including physicians , veterinarians , agricultural engineers , economists , lawyers and other related professionals .
The agreement envisions upgrading and modernising the airports over 20 years .
Meanwhile , enlargement fatigue is a factor on the EU side , he added .
Once he selects a tree , before cutting it , the head of the house will turn to the east and cross himself three times .
Participants at a seminar organised by the BH Novinari Association last May noted there were 49 libel cases filed at the Main Court of Republika Srpska , in Banja Luka .
New equipment will connect all sectors of Macedonia 's judicial system . [ Getty Images ]
But the number of employed citizens has dropped from 931,000 to 899,000 in 2010 .
Ankara moves to limit military 's political role
Bad loans for businesses and individuals made up 3 % to 3.6 % of all loans in Albania in 2007 , a trend that continued in 2008 .
The detainees , including three US citizens , " represented a danger to the people of Montenegro , " according to police .
" The [ EC @-@ ECB @-@ IMF ] memorandum [ for the 110 billion @-@ euro bailout ] would be a solution , if we implemented it , " she told SETimes .
The festival 's 18th edition will take place from October 9th to October 19th .
Meanwhile , some Bosniak politicians have been calling for the abolition of the country 's two entities , created by the Dayton Peace Accords .
Energy security and co @-@ operation has become one of the main topics of the US @-@ Turkey agenda , besides a closer co @-@ operation on Iraq , he added .
Macedonia , which was admitted to the UN under the name " Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , " says changing its name would deny its national identity .
( US State Department -- 25 / 02 / 09 )
" Kosovo 's police actions changed the reality in northern Kosovo , and Serbia somewhat verified the situation through agreement with KFOR .
Lieutenant General Kadri Kastrati was appointed as the commander of the Kosovo Security Forces ( KSF ) in late November .
Through such changes , the SPS has managed to attract new members , particularly among youth .
Kon will perform " The Shoe " in a duet with accordionist Milan Nikolic .
Serbian director Dragan Nikolic 's The Caviar Connection won the top award in the regional category , while the Movies That Matter Award went to Danish director Anders Ostergaard for Burma VJ -- Reporting from a Closed Country .
" We will look at all events during the 20th century , events during World War II , during the Independent State of Croatia , " Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said .
Want fries with that ?
We examined the possibilities for implementing their best practices in Macedonia .
But , the issue was of critical importance for its " internal stability and regional well @-@ being , " he added .
Serbian economists say their country needs the arrangement because it has been spending more than it earns for years .
Sandra Radovanovic ( left ) and Ana Tadic are Serbia 's first women combat pilots . [ Biljana Pekusic / SETimes ]
CEZ Group won a 102m @-@ euro contract to obtain 76 % of the shares of Albania 's Electricity Distribution Company in 2008 .
Even with the Gazprom euro infusion , it simply lacks the assets to service foreign debt and prop up the dinar in perpetuity .
Officials have been warning in recent weeks that the country will run out of money by the middle of October .
" Not before we have convinced society that there are no hazards in shale gas production can we go ahead , " he said following the February 5th meeting .
Sanader also noted the significance of the occasion .
This year , some malls offered discounts , boosting price competition , especially in Zagreb .
The fair features book signings , readings and panel discussions with 750 authors from Turkey and abroad . [ File ]
As part of the deal , the former Greek Cypriot residents of Famagusta 's Varosha district -- now a ghost town -- would be allowed to return .
Macedonia and Albania signed a visa liberalisation agreement on Tuesday , only few weeks after Macedonian authorities had announced plans to strengthen the visa procedures .
But some problems with the system exist , particularly with Aegean Macedonians living abroad .
According to WNB data , women in BiH are mostly engaged in agriculture , then manufacturing and trade and services .
But he alleged " numerous irregularities " in his capture , contending that he had been kidnapped three days before the initial announcement of his arrest on July 21st .
Meanwhile , the PDK remains united behind Thaci , and members re @-@ elected him as party head by acclamation on Sunday .
" NATO membership gave Turkey a Westernised identity and provided her with a say on European security .
The ensuing unfunded liabilities under " hidden " annexes to contracts agreed to by more than a dozen ministries between late 2008 and the first half of 2009 total more than 1.1 billion euros , Djankov told reporters at a Sofia press conference .
Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Chairman Nebojsa Radmanovic and Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski agreed on Thursday ( January 25th ) that their countries enjoy solid relations , but should intensify economic and trade co @-@ operation .
The resolution states that , since unilaterally declaring independence in February 2008 , the country has made progress in building democratic institutions , modernising its constitution and contributing to regional stability .
Slovenia files indictment against former JNA officers
The growth rate of Bulgaria 's GDP accelerated from an annual 6.2 % in the first quarter of 2007 and 6.4 % in the second quarter of 2006 , to 6.6 % in the second quarter of 2007 , official figures of the National Statistical Institute published this week showed .
The National Bank of Greece announced on Tuesday ( December 9th ) special measures to restore the operation of small and medium @-@ sized businesses damaged during recent street riots .
Romania 's Roma population faces less discrimination than in other countries , an EU survey shows .
Bilateral relations and the status of Kosovo are on the agenda .
Hoxhaj : The Ahtisaari Plan is a plan compiled by Martti Ahtisaari , who was the representative , or the special envoy of the United Nations .
They try to come across in rickety boats , canoes , cardboard boxes , packed in crates in trucks , hidden in cars and buses , any way they can think of to avoid patrols , often to no avail .
They found large sums of foreign currency , which border officers are forbidden from holding while at work .
All articles use figures obtained from the State Statistical Office .
The 2nd edition of the World Press Photo Exhibition opened on Friday ( February 1st ) at the National Gallery of Arts in Tirana .
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and other officials from his Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) have suggested they might push for halting the country 's EU integration process .
" We have a big problem with energy shortfalls which have caused a trade deficit .
Dizdar and Orlovic are two examples of how Bosniaks live in the wake of Dayton , the landmark peace accord which ended the BiH conflict .
" It would not improve our life here , because we live badly just because we are opposing the independence of Kosovo . "
" We hope that the perpetrators of this barbaric act will be severely punished ... that is what the Serbian government promised us , " the couple told the Toulouse daily newspaper La Depeche du Midi .
Andjelko Barun from Livno , the 40 @-@ year old head of HVIDRA -- an organisation of Croat war invalids -- believes the only good thing about the DPA is the fact that it ended the bloodshed .
The festival has suffered in the last several years from organisational setbacks -- the latest of which was when theatre unions threatened to cancel the event last May .
The teams also had to save civilians following a biological threat on a commercial airplane .
It is this help offered to the sick and the poor that is one of the main tasks of Muslims .
The other items on the agenda include NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen 's proposal for pact 's new Strategic Concept , as well as structural and institutional reforms .
According to the agreement , Kosovo can immediately receive 22.1m euros ; the rest will hinge on future measures that will stabilise public finances .
Adding to the problem is a lack of signs and border markings .
The office was created by unifying the existing European Commission Liaison Office and the Office of the EU Special Representative ( EUSR ) , each of which had a different representative .
Fatmir Xhindi , 49 , was gunned down by two unidentified assailants late Saturday just after parking his car outside his home in the town of Roskovec , about 100km southwest of Tirana .
Speaking during a visit to Norway on Monday , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said he was " appalled and dismayed " by the military 's weekend operation in Hama .
Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov 's centre @-@ right party Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) , which is not represented in the current parliament , continued to lead in public opinion polls in December , with 20.9 % support of eligible voters .
In Vitro fertilisation with donated cells will soon be possible in Serbia , Belgrade @-@ based daily Blic reported on April 5th .
Zhekova , one of 13 young Bulgarians and Macedonians who survived several selection rounds before the start of the finals in March , became the seventh to drop out of the contest Wednesday .
" I expected our team to win .
" This precedent is a sign of an unacceptable political morality , and requires a clear policy response , " the GERB executive board said in Tuesday 's statement , asking its parliamentary group to table a motion requesting impeachment procedures against Parvanov .
The government will underwrite the newly eligible patients ' coverage , enabling them to receive health care services on the same footing as those who are employed and pay for health insurance .
Popov : The main conclusion of the 22nd Igman Initiative session was that the European prospects of the region could be attained only through full partnership and that signatories to the Dayton Agreement have to support each other on the way to the EU on the principle of solidarity .
SNC and TAI will market solutions for the international space and satellite programmes . [ SNC ]
Romanian President Traian Basescu ( right ) met with Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat last week . [ Romanian government ]
What makes it so exciting and realistic is the fact that it avoids unbelievable plot twists , in which " the main character learns that he is his own mother , " notes one contributor to a " Binbir Gece " fan forum .
Turkey is watching developments in neighbouring Iran with growing concern .
" Historical signatures " said the headline of liberal daily Radikal on Sunday , " Making history in silence " read Posta , and the daily Star 's front page said " Historical problem is now buried in history . "
That dialogue will have a positive impact on Serbia 's relations with its neighbours , [ as well as ] the EU and the United States , " Clinton said .
" We see Iran as a partner in our zero @-@ problem policy , and we are ready to work with Western allies on their concerns , " said Geybulla Ramazanoglu , an adviser to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
The show took place from February 4th to February 6th .
" I thought those times were over , " Gursel told the DPA , commenting on censorship in Turkey .
The European Commission ( EC ) proposed the package in 2007 to further liberalise the EU gas and electricity markets .
The stock exchange in Istanbul expands its banking potential . [ Reuters ]
The UN court would thus have to call fewer witnesses , making it easier to meet its 2010 deadline for completing all cases .
FBI Assistant Director @-@ in @-@ Charge Janice Fedarcyk said the co @-@ operation in Rrapo 's extradition " should be a stern message to the murderers , kidnappers , and drug dealers who try to flee prosecution : you can run , but you cannot hide . "
There was much worry that Montenegro 's split from its state union with Serbia would be messy and inconclusive ; instead , it came off without a hitch .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana 's spokeswoman , Christina Gallach , described Djordjevic 's arrest as " an excellent step " towards achieving that goal and as " great news with respect to Serbia 's relations with the European Union . "
The initiative is part of a 68m @-@ euro Economy Ministry project , which will benefit 120,000 pupils .
Like many in Israel , some Turkish politicians believe that to enhance regional stability , the two former allies must find a way to mend their relations .
" The building of the bridge is lagging behind schedule by 12 @-@ 14 months , " Bulgarian Deputy Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski , who will monitor all projects financed under EU programmes , said on August 7th .
He further claimed that the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords , which established BiH as a sovereign state consisting of two entities , provided " a tight framework within which we cannot achieve our own interests . "
Bulgaria 's dismissal of the Anti @-@ Counterfeiting Trade Agreement ( ACTA ) comes only a month after its parliament signed the agreement , which aims to establish an international legal framework for counterfeit goods , generic medicines and copyright infringement on the Internet .
While this may good for the budget , it is hurting consumers .
New initiatives are , however , under way to jump start economic ties .
Bulgaria and Russia are due to sign an agreement to establish a joint company for the South Stream project on November 15th . ( Darik , Focus - 02 / 11 / 10 )
What is the climate for the development of women 's businesses in Macedonia ?
" I don 't know how many people should have been killed here for the perpetrators to get life sentences , " Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said at the time , while appealing for calm .
The PDK and LDK have exchanged accusations of inappropriate behaviour .
" It 's much too early for that , " said Cengiz Aktar , a political scientist at Istanbul 's Bahcesehir University , told SETimes .
" The fact that Boris Tadic cannot tell the difference between a functional division between the Serbs and Albanians on the one hand and the partitioning of Kosovo on the other , is his problem , " he said .
The inquiry will focus on unauthorised access to the telecom system , misuse of company vehicles and the involvement of non @-@ employees in abuses .
Armenia says a genocide took place , but Turkey denies there was any deliberate policy of extermination .
Matache : Apart from TV campaigns directed at the majority to view the Roma in a different way , we organised street activities like " racismo @-@ meter " when we used a blood pressure device while asking pedestrians questions about the Roma .
Geraldina Prodani says that knowing a foreign language gives her child an opportunity for a better life .
They often turn to the black market or criminal activity .
It is projected to produce 60 tonnes of bio diesel fuel per day .
Serb movie " Black Gruja " was the most @-@ watched movie in Serbia in 2007 with 100,000 viewers , according to data by Tack distribution company .
The community has challenged what it says are onerous restrictions and is presenting its case before the Supreme Court .
" Different options are considered and no final decision was made .
His daughter -- 19 @-@ year @-@ old Panagiota Tsakiri -- is a biathlon competitor who is coached by her father .
Moldovan politics is split into two major camps : pro @-@ European and Moscow @-@ oriented .
He met with Jacek Saryusz @-@ Wolski , head of the EP 's committee on external affairs .
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The " fees " ranged between 400 and 600 euros per vehicle .
In Belgrade alone , visitors could circulate among 68 cultural institutions with a ticket costing 2.5 euros .
" We want Turkey to help us make our country become not a terrorism hub , but a united and friendly neighbour , " he said .
Among Balkan countries , participation was highest in Cyprus , where voters defied the overall European trend .
Also this week : Slovenia 's Gorenje will build another factory in Serbia .
Austria 's Mobilkom is the sole candidate to have acquired tender documentation .
" We believe in a strong partnership of both countries , there is no alternative to it .
Kosovo Serbs would have the right to " resolve their court cases , whereas the international UNMIK judges are responsible for cases involving members of different ethnic communities . "
" The fact that the Pimpsons was launched on Facebook and became so successful is an indication that Facebook is creating a space for expression and communication which was absent before , " Maliqi said .
" It is a force that is professionally ready to join international missions , even in difficult areas like Afghanistan or Iraq .
" Too much in the back , too little in the front , " Romanian sports daily Gazeta Sporturilor said about the match .
Nokia , the world 's leading mobile phone supplier , will open a production unit and a research centre in Romania , under a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed recently between representatives of the Cluj County Council and the Finnish mobile producer .
EU survey results show that Roma are the most discriminated against in Europe . [ Getty Images ]
This month marks ten years since Zoran Djindjic was elected Belgrade 's first non @-@ communist mayor since World War II .
Public spending will account for 49 % of GDP .
Other demands include longer detention periods for terror suspects and limiting their right to consult with lawyers , whom the military accuses of carrying messages back to the PKK .
The suspect and his attorney have the right to collect evidence during the investigation in favor of the defense , as well as to suggest that the prosecutor undertakes actions pertaining to producing evidence .
The only highlight of Friday 's reshuffle was the replacement of Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou by Defence Minister Evangelos Venizelos , a previous internal party rival of Papandreou .
The festival promotes a system of volunteers dedicated to the rescue , protection and eco @-@ development of the river basin and the management of water resources .
Local governments , that is , the political parties in power , also affect the editorial policies of local media , which represents another form of suppression of media freedom in Serbia .
Representatives of TIKA , the BiH Commission for Co @-@ operation with UNESCO , the RS Cultural Ministry and the Visegrad municipality signed an agreement to rebuild the bridge on Monday ( April 19th ) .
" The sensitivity on this fragile balance in Serbia is bigger in Kosovo than in Serbia itself exactly because Europe has more leverage in Kosovo than in Serbia .
Like Cyprus , four other SEE countries -- Albania , Macedonia , Montenegro and Romania -- have also improved their global rankings over the last 12 months .
The results of visa liberalisation for Macedonia and Serbia has triggered concern .
Although the survey -- released in July -- showed a slight increase in public confidence in state institutions such as the Constitutional Court , a large majority remains dissatisfied with the political and economic situation .
The final layer is sprinkled with soda water and melted butter only and is cut into as many pieces as needed .
The application , reportedly , also noted " the desirability of commencing a trial as soon as possible , and the need to plan for the contingency that Mladic 's health could deteriorate . "
According to the 2002 Romanian census , more than 500,000 Roma live in the country , the second biggest minority population after the Hungarians .
The centre aims to simplify company registration procedures , boost the business climate and make Albania more attractive to investors .
In other words , to take steps forward . "
Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya paid a visit to Montenegro on Monday ( August 30th ) for talks with counterpart Milan Rocen .
" Repeating the election is a violation of the law and we hope President Tadic will be more sensitive to the interests of Bosniaks than certain government ministers , " Zukorlic 's spokesman , Samir Tandir , told SETimes .
The incident triggered riots and demonstrations across the country that went on for more than a month .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 13 / 03 / 12
As thousands flee Bashar al @-@ Assad 's military forces , Turkish authorities strive to keep the situation at the border under control .
Manole 's death set off a battle between television stations for audience ratings , with some of them even broadcasting her funeral live .
We should also admit the fact that it is a psychosis , a trauma , laying everywhere among us related to such contacts ; and Mr. Feith and others should know that even private visits to Belgrade have a meaning for the local representatives and the international representatives working in Kosovo . "
Making Tirana greener
While most bloggers were quick to point a finger at the government , a vocal minority thinks the EU decision is unfair .
Should no candidate win a majority , a second round of voting will be held on January 10th .
The second goal is " to further allow the customs territory of Kosovo to benefit from the current duty @-@ free , quota @-@ free treatment for almost all its exported products , " except those that are subject to quotas .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -12 / 02 / 08
" We have been monitoring the situation and call on all involved parties to seek a solution via peaceful and constructive dialogue , " the US Embassy said .
Cvijovic and the two Belgrade Commercial Court judges are not the only judiciary officials arrested in Serbia during the term of Vojislav Kostunica 's cabinet .
" We are born here and we should stay here .
Earlier last month , the opposition Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) requested that parliament look into the journalists ' arrests , but the appeal was denied .
Clinton announces October visit to Serbia , Kosovo
A day after European leaders endorsed a partial suspension of Ankara 's EU accession talks , British Prime Minister Tony Blair voiced strong support for the country 's bid to join the Union .
She became one of 650 members of the academy worldwide in 2005 and the first Turkish member .
" Today 's actions build upon these measures . "
They will talk about their participation in the marathon for a long time . "
High Representative to BiH Miroslav Lajcak says the public wants their leaders to work towards EU membership .
In Croatia , the Kosovo issue receives comparatively little attention .
Greece hosts regional women 's initiative
The ruling parties currently command 63 out of 120 seats .
Irish rejection of the Lisbon Agreement makes it impossible to expand the Union beyond 28 members .
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" It turns out it is not the nominal value of taxes that matters , but the overall price of doing business in Bulgaria , " he said .
The source went on to say that although private universities have better infrastructure and the latest technology , they lag in other areas , and accept students that get rejected from public schools .
The new power plant in Vlora will start producing electricity this month , Albania 's energy ministry announced on Saturday ( October 31st ) .
A statement on the Alliance 's website ahead of the summit indicated that an announcement was likely to be made in Lisbon on " the start of a transition to Afghan @-@ led for security , early in 2011 . "
Young volunteers are " using Twitter and Facebook to talk about what the party has done and what AKP will do in the future , " said the head of AKP 's Youth Branch , Ismail Karaosmanoglu . " [ There are ] more than 1 million young volunteers in AKP 's youth organisation who are now working at universities and businesses throughout Turkey to spread the party 's message . "
Greece 's Thessaloniki Exhibition Centre hosted the 1st Innovation Festival from May 10th to 16th .
The Akrata settlement is full of stunning scenery , with breathtaking views of cliffs , pine trees and the Krathi River , which flows through the town to east of Cape Akrata .
" If the Zagreb police are not ready and capable of doing their job , personnel changes should be made and penalties imposed , " he said .
Back in Athens , historian Christina Koulouri , who heads the Balkan Tale programme 's research effort , told SETimes that greater awareness in Greece of Ottoman @-@ era monuments , for instance , is in large part due to the EU 's policy on cultural heritage , a policy indelibly linked to EU financing .
" We have from 40 to 41 students per class , " Kalemi told SETimes .
Although the Alliance has not said a settlement is a precondition for membership , Greece could use its veto power to block its northern neighbour 's bid .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Security Minister Tarik Sadovic and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Operations Martin Howard signed a memorandum of understanding between Sarajevo and the Alliance aimed at facilitating civil cross @-@ border transport Thursday ( June 26th ) in Brussels .
There was a consensus of the people demanding Mubarak go . "
The motto of the honourary guest 's presentation was " One Language , Many Cultures . "
Why hasn 't he urged us to move from the barricades sooner , if he feels that way ?
By meeting these benchmarks , the Kosovo Albanians would prove " that they are ready to assume responsibility for their full independence , " the official noted .
" It is damaging Turkey 's image .
Nis 's boosters fear that big investments -- such as the Philip Morris acquisition of the local cigarette factory in 2003 -- will be the exception and not the rule if the city is unable to end the perceived foot @-@ dragging in Belgrade .
The annual festival in Patras drew about 40,000 people into the streets .
" The number of children who die at birth was 29 [ of every ] 1,000 live births in the year 2003 .
Eleftheriadis , who is on the ballot of the ND @-@ backed candidate for Attica regional head , said the decision to turn the election into a ' referendum ' on government policies merely allows " citizens the opportunity to express themselves , pointing to the desired way for extricating the country from the crisis and the memorandum 's clutches . "
Macedonia goes digital
" The process of Albanian integration in the Euro @-@ Atlantic structures will be intensified , " Topi said during a meeting with US Ambassador to Albania Jon Withers , additionally promising to carry out " electoral reform and an uncompromising fight against corruption and organised crime . "
Also this week : the Black Sea Games ended in Turkey and Serbia 's Jelena Jankovic was part of the winning mixed doubles team at Wimbledon .
Some EU nations , such as Belgium and the Netherlands , have indicated their reluctance to allow Serbia to move forward on its accession path until the ICTY @-@ sought fugitives , particularly Mladic , have been handed over to the tribunal .
The number of exhibitors from Serbia in the past period was negligible , while before the 1990 to1995 conflict this number was 15 % steadily .
Internet use in Macedonia is the highest in the region . [ File ]
" The national interest should become the main objective of Albania , " Italy 's Franco Fratini said , discussing the proper functioning of parliament and the equilibrium between the political forces .
The catalyst was threats by ultranationalist groups , which prompted the cancellation of Sunday 's Gay Pride Parade in Belgrade .
Macedonia 's complaint at The Hague @-@ based court says that Greece violated a 1995 interim agreement between the two countries by blocking Skopje 's NATO entry bid at the Alliance 's Bucharest summit last April .
Blogger opinions are divided .
Every effort [ to ] promote regional co @-@ operation helps us attain better understanding , more stability and better relations , " Deputy Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said after the meeting .
The agreement on the Nabucco pipeline was signed in 2002 .
The blast at around 6 : 30pm also killed the weekly 's marketing director , Niko Franjic .
The situation is a boon to those involved in crimes such as drug smuggling or auto theft , particularly in areas near the inter @-@ entity demarcation lines -- including the capital , Sarajevo .
Kosovo Minister of Foreign Affairs Enver Hoxhaj visited Podgorica last week to discuss the plans .
That same month Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha handed in his country 's official application during a visit to Prague .
The main Christmas Eve ritual is the bringing home of the " buzm " -- a tree branch , slightly thicker than a stick and around 80 cm long , with four crosses carved into it .
I think that is very good for politicians and would recommend that every politician become involved in one of the social networks , " Dulic said .
The International Steering Group will decide on the future of the ICO , " he tells SETimes .
Work is expected to start at the beginning of next year , and to be completed by 2008 .
As part of that deal , the Russian partner would invest in the reconstruction of Banatski Dvor .
Most of the people onboard were construction workers from over 200 Turkish companies operating in Libya .
According to the Croatian National Bank , 25 % of loans borrowed from Croatian banks are pegged to the Swiss franc .
Cavcav also claims that two Genclerbirligi players were involved in match @-@ fixing during the ' 85- ' 86 season .
The former Croatian Serb political leader , who was captured after seven years on the run , faces a 14 @-@ count indictment charging him with war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the 1991 @-@ 1995 conflict in Croatia .
Parvanov , making a three @-@ day official visit , stressed that both Sofia and Athens support the European perspective of all countries in the Western Balkans .
Markovic emphasises that turning Jagodina from an industrial zone to a tourist centre is one of his biggest achievements .
" That is why I advise parents to keep trying to provide their children with varied cultural contents , to spend time with them and take part in what is important to them .
As such , Turkey interprets Article IV of the NPT , which affords non @-@ nuclear weapon states an ' inalienable ' right to nuclear energy for peaceful purposes , in the broadest possible sense , " Jessica Varnum , a research associate and adjunct professor at the Centre for Nonproliferation Studies , tells SETimes .
His decision to step down caught many by surprise .
The Serbian team won in the Live Services category .
Tirana hosted a forum for the development of commercial ties between Bulgaria and Albania on Wednesday ( May 14th ) .
References to the medieval town of Visoki , on top of Mt . Visocica , appeared in writing for the first time in 1355 ; however , archaeologists believe its construction dates back as early as the 12th century .
Now , three years later , Berisha says a severe drought has made this difficult .
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Various works by Salvador Dali are on display at the Cervantes Institute in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
" The prospect of accession to the European Union has already helped to inspire changes that are improving the lives of its citizens , " she said .
Dealing with the issue is a key condition which Pristina must meet in order to launch a dialogue with the EU on visa liberalisation .
Marjanovic said commercial banks will make profit , but will not be stimulated to reduce interest rates for corporate loans .
Dzevad Galijasevic , a Bosnian Muslim and member of the SEE Expert Team on Terrorism and Organised Crime , warns that the Wahhabi have had no trouble meeting with members of terrorist groups in Sarajevo .
" For the ninth consecutive year , Eastern Europe and Central Asia [ are ] the world 's most reforming region , " Iva Hamel , private sector development specialist at the World Bank @-@ IFC Indicator Based Reform Advisory , told SETimes after presenting the study 's findings in Sarajevo .
Attending the event were several of Divac 's friends and fellow basketball players .
The deal calls for collaboration in organisation , project management , employee training and equipment modernisation .
Ferenc Toth is a member of Vojvodina 's Hungarian minority .
During several days in March , diesel prices in Bulgaria remained higher than in up to 11 other much richer EU nations , Luxembourg among them .
" Kosovo institutions step by step are taking the competencies to lead Kosovo in all levels , " Ceku said .
Ischemic heart disease ( IHD , or heart attack ) and cerebral @-@ vascular disease , or stroke , remained the biggest causes of deaths in the EU in 2008 .
Greece had a very significant problem with its credibility gathering statistics , " Georgiou said .
They must fight against corruption and organised crime .
However , we should take into consideration Resolution 1244 and its responsibilities , " he said .
We are investing in graduate studies as the foundation for future development , but also creating grounds for young scientists .
But the average monthly salary in RS is somewhere around 395 euros .
Tomislav Nikolic , the acting leader of Serbia 's ultra @-@ nationalist Radical party , quit his post following disagreements within his party on the country 's EU future .
The Kosovo Assembly has appealed to Austria , Germany , France and Slovenia for assistance .
Tihic also noted " constant complaints from important foreign and local institutions " about Sadovic 's poor communication and co @-@ operation .
The politicians today have done nothing .
In one high profile case , Almir Rrapo , a former employee of the Albanian Foreign Ministry , was extradited late last year to the United States .
It provides instruction to medical personnel from partner nations confronted with natural disasters that affect large numbers of people .
" Politicians are all the same , " said Zagreb 's Jasna Matic .
Mark Ndreca of Albania 's Department of Security of Classified Information . [ Erl Murati / SETimes ]
Poor access to facilities is one of the problems disabled persons face in Bosnia and Herzegovina . [ Reuters ]
" We need to do much more and prosecute other cases to show that there really is a willingness and ability of institutions to deal with crime and corruption at all levels and in all areas , " he said .
The HDZ and SDP parties are locked in a battle so close that some are discussing the possibility of a broad coalition .
" Bearing in mind the kind of society we live in , in which institutions are dependent on political influence , it would be naive to believe that such an action happened without at least the tacit approval of Djukanovic , " Stevo Muk , president of the NGO Alternativa Institute , told SETimes .
The opposition discounted the critics , accusing the government of incompetence .
According to Manaj , UNMIK cannot make arrangements with " a neighbouring country " on the functioning of Kosovo , which declared independence from Belgrade on February 17th .
Protests against asylum seekers in Serbia raise questions
Although Croatia does not have many snow @-@ covered mountains , skiing is becoming the country 's favorite winter sport .
Culture and Society : 27th Istanbul Book Fair opens
EU President Herman van Rompuy discussed several issues with Romanian President Traian Basescu . [ Getty Images ]
Many physicians have jobs both in the state facilities and in their private competitors , a fact which presents a possible conflict of interest .
More than 20 movies , half of them premieres , were screened during the festival .
Although a signatory of the Convention for the Rights of the Child and , as such , obliged to enable equal access to schools to all children , this is not the case .
Also , during Bulgaria 's chairmanship of the Southeast European Defence Ministerial Process , Serbia became a full member .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci reiterated at the beginning of this month that 2012 will mark the conclusion of supervised independence , with a decision to that effect expected by the end of January .
Critics say RS was able to demonstrate a semblance of welfare by selling state property or piling up increasing amounts of debt .
The EU resisted calls to mention God and the Christian roots of European civilisation in its Constitutional Treaty and the current revised Reform Treaty .
The last clash took place at 5pm when the Serbs set fire to a truck loaded with logs , which had served as a roadway obstacle , prompting new rounds of tear gas and rubber bullets from KFOR .
Many countries take less than four years to become members .
One cause , much debated in the literature and verified in practice , is the capture of jobs by insiders .
Clashes continued after the ceasefire .
" I will humbly serve my people and our beautiful homeland , " said Josipovic .
" By centralizing the police and gendarme , Turkey loses local control over such problems . "
The Berlin Wall 's last domino
Kosovo 's human rights panel says Serb municipality violates law on languages
" For Turkey , monetary interests come before everything else , " he said , explaining that " Iran offers Turkey an affordable price , and Turkey 's private sector gives priority to cheap and long @-@ term partners . "
" Pre @-@ election coalitions and statements by some of the coalition leaders signal a change of political alliances , " political analyst Muharrem Nitaj told SETimes .
The constitution mandates early election if parliament fails to elect the president after five rounds .
They say some owners or employees can take advantage of specific loopholes while others get almost nothing .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's meeting in Paris earlier this month with French President Nicolas Sarkozy has led to some optimism -- however cautious -- that France may rethink its opposition to EU membership for Turkey .
" The association initially planned to send food , water , clothing as well as housing , personal hygiene and other items , " Association President Shenol Memish told SETimes .
Bocevski is succeeded by Vasko Naumovski , an assistant professor of international law and policy at New York University Skopje .
The tower , part of the Serbian medieval fortress of Kalemegdan , is also a building of particular importance to the cultural co @-@ operation and friendship between Serbia and Greece .
However , Konushefci said that Kosovo still has good potential to attract investors .
" We wish all the best for Serbia and we want Serbia to gain EU candidate status .
Slovakia still unwilling to recognise Kosovo
The first cubic satellite ever made in Turkey was launched into orbit from a base at the Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday ( September 23rd ) .
The start of campaigning was marred by an incident in the mainly Greek @-@ populated city of Himara on Sunday .
Josifov blames the country 's ruling Democratic Party for the negligible role the political organisations of ethnic minorities are allowed to play not only at the state , but at the local level as well .
There are more than 200 candidates on the Serb tickets , including 82 women .
Seventeen years after the war , people are walking about it more freely now , " said Svjetlana Luledzija , spokesperson of the Bosnian Mine Action Centre ( BHMAC ) , the state body established after the war and comprised of former war military and intelligence personnel from all three sides .
Protesters wave flags during a march in Belgrade on October 5th , 2003 , marking the third anniversary of the popular revolt that triggered the fall of the Milosevic regime . [ Reuters ]
People who have learned a lot abroad , return and build something new here , " Prime Minister Sali Berisha told the Austrian newspaper Kurir in an interview this month .
The delegations from Western Balkan countries -- Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Croatia , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia -- were headed by their foreign ministers .
In our country , all the citizens of Croatia will feel as citizens of Europe and of the world . "
Also Sunday , the army said one of its helicopters crashed on the Turkish @-@ Iraqi border .
But I am focusing more on improving all areas of my game .
" Bearing in mind that these weapons and ammunition were produced a very long time ago , and that it is stored in such conditions that do not guarantee long @-@ term stability , we believe [ the government ] urgently needs to continue with their planning and professional destruction , " Dedovic tells SETimes .
At the same time , Claudiu Saftoiu , a former journalist and close ally of President Traian Basescu , was sworn in as head of Romanian foreign intelligence .
Kosovo must become a UN member , or reach an agreement with Serbia , before it will be given its own country phone code .
" Anyway , this unique government will have as much force , as much sovereignty , as the member states are willing to cede , " he said .
Tens of thousands of Serbs , Jews and Roma were murdered there during the pro @-@ Nazi regime in World War II .
Her highest mark ( 15.975 ) was for the uneven bars .
Serbia 's officials harbour the same hopes .
Bulgarian archaeologists announced on Sunday ( October 14th ) they found an ancient sarcophagus in the centre of the city of Varna .
At a larger camp further west along the border , people say , the Syrian refugees aren 't allowed to leave the premises .
" In both cases -- 1997 @-@ 1999 and today -- Turkey 's relations with the EU were , and are , in a dire state .
Greece scored only one goal in its Group D matches . The goal , scored against eventual tournament champion Spain , was about the only source of satisfaction for Greece .
Macedonia told to compensate Hellenic Petroleum for breach of contract
Croatian Minister of Economy , Work and Entrepreneurship Branko Vukelic opened the 7th Arts and Crafts Fair in Karlovac on Saturday ( August 25th ) .
Kostunica called on the public to hold peaceful protests , warning that the government will deal with violent demonstrations severely .
Salaries were reduced in 2009 by 10 % to 20 % due to austerity measures .
Public transport workers in greater Athens , who are among the tens of thousands of public sector employees protesting government austerity measures , have held a series of work stoppages and 24 @-@ hour strikes in the weeks leading up to the Christmas and New Year holidays .
Inzko 's appointment now hinges on the approval of the Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) , a body of 55 countries and international organisations overseeing the implementation of the Dayton agreement .
Transparency International sees regional progress in anticorruption fight
Turkey 's General Staff accused the Greek government in October of treating arrested illegal immigrants unfairly .
Levels in Serbia and Croatia remained unchanged .
Officials say the agreement builds on the lasting co @-@ operation between Serbian and Montenegrin police forces .
" Unification , mobilisation of all citizens and subjects to support the institutions to defend Kosovo is the only way to preserve the territorial integrity , " said Glauk Konjufca , and MP representing the party .
" I gave birth to a child in a private hospital , even though it cost me [ figuratively ] an arm and a leg , " Diana told SETimes .
Welcoming Wednesday 's ruling , his lawyers described the trial as " correct and objective . "
The identity cards will cost about ten euros and will be valid for ten years .
That has brought a sense of optimism back to the Croatian capital .
But , with Belgrade and Pristina deeply entrenched in their positions on the question of Kosovo 's future , prospects for an agreement appear slim .
If the EU does not act swiftly , Europe may find itself in the second tier of economic powers in a decade or so , IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss @-@ Kahn warned .
" If Albania maintains its impressively strong investment freedom while doing more to combat corruption , its score should continue to rise . "
The Steering Board members are Britain , Canada , France , Germany , Italy , Japan , Russia , the United States , the EU presidency , the European Commission and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference .
" Sitting with countries which have fundamentalist and dictatorial regimes is not a good signal for the West , " argues Ukaj , adding that after being recognized by powerful countries like the US , Germany , France , and the UK , non @-@ recognition by the Arab world should not worry Kosovo .
Likening EU membership to a return to " our ancient home where we belong , " she called on all parliamentary parties to join in the effort .
" It is estimated that every mandate in parliament will represent 12,000 to 16,000 votes , depending on voter response , " explains CESID 's Marko Blagojevic .
Former Croatian Prime Minister Ivica Racan announced last week that he would temporarily retire from politics due to a recent cancer diagnosis .
Political crisis in Macedonia as DUI leaves parliament
Citing free and fair elections as a " ninth benchmark , " Rehn noted shortcomings " in every election " since he took up his post four years ago , including the latest in June .
Observers considered the previous report , published in July 2008 , the most critical ever issued on a member state .
They also called for further steps to deal with the problems of refugees and internally displaced people in Serbia and to improve the rights of the country 's Roma community .
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The centennial celebrations include events at Tirana 's Opera Theatre , National Theatre , Art Gallery , National Library and other locations .
While Japanese experts have been racing against time to prevent a full @-@ scale meltdown at the reactors , concerns have been growing among Europeans about the safety of nuclear plants on the Old Continent .
China , Serbia discuss ways to boost co @-@ operation
I don 't think that elections will have any effect on the security situation and I am confident the Kosovo Police ( KP ) are perfectly able to manage the process .
SETimes : How much do you think Belgrade has influenced this decision of the Serb National Council ?
" This is a responsibility one must accept , " he said when the results were announced .
It also enables Macedonia to make so far symbolic steps to bring closer the Balkan and other peoples , " Trajanov said .
Two Kosovo policemen , Shukri Binaku and Sami Beqiri , were arrested on Saturday ( March 31st ) by the Serb gendarmerie at the Merdare border crossing .
Last week in Istanbul , the Council of Europe launched the world 's first legally binding treaty to protect women , under which signatories are obliged to offer helplines , shelters , medical care and legal aid .
The Kosovo diaspora primarily send money home to support families . [ Reuters ]
The Kosovo Albanian leaders have said they will unilaterally declare independence after talks end in December .
Slobodan Milosevic addresses rallying nationalists in Belgrade on November 19th , 1988 .
The conditions at all facilities must be adjusted to EU standards , which have required some nursing homes to seek financial assistance .
" I did not expect [ to win ] the title because many beautiful and smart women were competing , " she said .
The reciprocity measures with Serbia , which went into effect July 21st , were removed on September 16th .
Social Democratic Party leader Victor Ponta has accused the government of " social genocide , " while Liberal leader Crin Antonescu condemned what he described as " measures of an unprecedented dramatics . "
" The functional definitions of the secularism principle in the constitution should not become a topic of discussion , " General Ilker Basbug , head of land forces , said . [ Getty Images ]
Veton Surroi , leader of the ORA party , said Kosovo can 't remain hostage to procedures .
" My pension is [ around ] 120 euros , just enough to cover my bills .
Analysts also reacted differently to the agreements .
Despite the controversy , some officials see the report as generally favourable .
In her letter , Guven mentions an incident to Erdogan that she thinks marks a breaking point in the self @-@ confidence of journalists -- something that leads to self @-@ censorship .
Arguably , though , Serbia had no choice but to take the highly conditioned IMF aid .
The candidate with the most votes will be the next president of Albania , " he said .
The 253 staff members include 46 doctors and 143 nurses .
He added that Macedonia is expecting an invitation for membership at the next NATO summit in Bucharest , in April 2008 .
Although more than 30 countries -- most of whom are EU members -- have now recognised Kosovo , these are the first in Southeast Europe to do so .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday ( July 17th ) .
In Serbia , ire over war crimes resolutions
Shevciuk is a modern politician .
Even though Pasali had complained to the prosecutor about her ex @-@ husband 's death threats and applied for protection , she was denied on the basis of their divorce .
Selaci told Kosovapress that she applied for a building permit in Mitrovica ( south ) and she will not go to the parallel structures for permission .
Long ago , the Gorani were known as rifle makers and pelivans -- wrestlers who earned their way by fighting for money or food .
The Israeli company Environmental Energy Resources , Ltd . , will build the first plasma waste treatment plant in Romania under a 25 @-@ year build , operate and transfer project .
Neno Smiljanic , 27 , a Hajduk supporter , thinks the fans are not the problem ; it 's the institutions .
" I 'm so happy that you got the award that you had deserved .
Police action took place in Sveti Nikole , Veles and Gevgelija .
Ratification will occur only after the EU Council of Ministers has found Serbia to be fully co @-@ operating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
He added that KSF has the capacity to offer services in some military areas .
Serbia 's Minister for Kosovo promised state investments in the returnees ' villages . [ UNMIK ]
Lack of funds is only part of the issue , Ducic said .
While Ivanovic said he was concerned by the Serb turnout in the election because it showed that Belgrade was losing touch with them , Minister Goran Bogdanovic voiced a different concern .
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Greece mulls extending bond swap terms
Thaci and his party continue to press for snap elections by mid @-@ December , saying they are needed because of the upcoming talks with Serbia as well as a host of domestic reasons , including the privatisation process , approval of the state budget , and various infrastructure projects .
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The party also staged two protests last month aimed at forcing the government to impose reciprocity with Serbia at the borders .
On Christmas Eve , the building is packed to capacity not only with Catholics but with Muslims , Orthodox Christians and even atheists .
The ND , which was the one that insisted last month on the elections being held in February , also signalled on Tuesday that it was ready to agree to an extension of the interim government 's term .
VAENI is now reaping the benefits of concerted efforts after winning over the Chinese market thanks to its dynamic promotional initiative last year , which included sending over a " test " batch of 250,000 bottles .
" We gather processed fare and provisions offered by food companies and individuals .
" Reducing the number of ministries can not lead to true rationalization and savings .
Political leaders face the twin challenge of reassuring public anxiety while taking steps to cushion the economic blows .
Super Sport earned the prize for being the most successful media firm in 2008 , Albanian media reported on Wednesday ( November 5th ) .
Trpceski ended his concert tour for 2009 with a European leg that included the London Philharmonic Orchestra .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 13 / 02 / 09
In comments to Kosovo media , US Deputy Ambassador Michael Murphy urged all sides to respect the Constitutional Court 's decision .
War crimes fugitive : Goran Hadzic
Socialist deputy Ermonela Felaj has accused cabinet member Genc Ruli -- currently serving as agriculture minister -- of tolerating irregularities in the granting of tenders while in his earlier post at the energy ministry .
Bakoyannis visited the embassy Friday morning and condemned the attack .
The best kept secret in the former Yugoslavia is becoming the most sought after tourist destination in BiH and a host of arguably one of the most inovative European cultural events .
The " Bosnia 2010 " international chess tournament takes place in Sarajevo from Wednesday ( May 5th ) to May 14th .
He noted that the participation of so many international theatre companies reflects the readiness of BiH artists to integrate with the rest of the world .
" I call on the authorities to find the person who beat Olivera Lakić , as well as all those responsible for the previous attacks .
Polish President Lech Kaczynski . [ Getty Images ]
Science and technology : Greece joins ESA Solar Orbiter project
Croatian President Stipe Mesic , Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and visiting Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku agreed in Zagreb on Friday ( December 1st ) that the solution to the Kosovo status issue must contribute to the further stabilisation and normalisation of the region .
Bulgarian @-@ made space equipment is part of the first Indian mission to space .
It concentrates on building from the ground up on sites without any previous activity .
It 's been billed as a cancer fighter , but banned in several countries .
Robert Cooper : The dialogue is not about rewards .
But he also stressed that Turkey does " not want to see a country in our region possessing nuclear weapons and we want the countries in our region that have nuclear weapons to be rid of them . "
Serbian swimmer and current European record holder Milorad Cavic won the gold medal in the 100m butterfly at the two @-@ day 2007 Swimming World Cup , which ended in Berlin on Sunday ( November 18th ) .
He says he expects the loans will become available again after a new review is conducted .
About 55 % of registered voters turned out for Sunday 's ( October 5th ) elections . [ Getty Images ]
He says that , as a pensioner , he is entitled to free rides via public transportation .
A food market in Obilic , near Pristina . [ Reuters ]
Greece must bring its deficit below 3 % of GDP or face EU sanctions .
But the negotiations have been moving slowly due to the predominantly Muslim nation 's sluggish reform progress and its refusal to open its ports and airports to traffic from EU @-@ member Cyprus .
The government has not yet concluded a deal with the IMF , though negotiations are ongoing .
The court is comprised of nine judges appointed by parliament with majority vote , and their mandate lasts nine years without the right to be reappointed .
UNMIK , the interim civilian administration in Kosovo , begins a sweeping personnel cutback this week nearly a decade after its establishment in June 1999 by Security Council Resolution 1244 .
EULEX reached an agreement with local authorities in northern Kosovo to allow freedom of movement , a right that the mission had been denied for several months .
Macedonian archaeologists have unearthed a ceramic lamp bearing the image of Alexander the Great in a necropolis at the Carevi Kuli site in Strumica .
A meeting of foreign ministers from the Central European Initiative ( CEI ) member countries was held Tuesday ( June 15th ) in Budva , Montenegro .
" Girls should discover the outside world , be socialised and be part of an organisation for breaking this chain of conservatism surrounding them . "
The incident caused the deaths of 40 JNA soldiers .
They would thus be doing a " good thing for the state , " he said , as well as meeting their legal obligation .
Ankara is trying to persuade new French President Nicolas Sarkozy not to challenge Turkey 's already troubled EU entry talks .
Serbia 's basketball team won a silver medal Sunday ( September 20th ) at the 2009 FIBA European Basketball Championship in Katowice , Poland , after losing 85 @-@ 63 to Spain .
Serbian Interior Ministry Emergency Situations Sector chief Predrag Maric told Southeast European Times that the centre will help neighbouring states co @-@ ordinate responses to fires , floods and earthquakes .
His family , upset by what they see as the trivialisation of Tito 's historical legacy , have taken steps to assert their legal rights .
A new regulation in Croatia allows shops to stay open till midnight . [ File ]
Supporters of the move say it is necessary to avoid a snag in Croatia 's relations with the EU , at a time when the country is seeking to speed up entry into the bloc .
She met with the Women 's Caucus of the Kosovo Assembly and with young Serb women in north Mitrovica .
By Lubomir Christoff for Southeast European Times in Ohrid -- 30 / 12 / 08
Spanish company CAF and Belgrade signed a deal for new tram delivery to the Serbian capital .
" AGRI won 't replace Nabucco , it is complementary to Nabucco , " said Videanu .
Most continue to warn , though , that substantial work remains to be done .
" We can get better shoes from Serbia at the same or better prices , " he said .
Zannier says UNMIK will not completely leave Kosovo , denies advocating separate Serb police
Historian Kemal Karpat received the Turkish parliament 's 2009 honorary prize for " outstanding achievements in the international arena and contributions to Turkey 's promotion in the world , " the daily Vatan reported on Friday ( June 26th ) .
However , many drivers have tarnished the industry 's reputation by regularly cheating customers .
The opposition in both cities angrily cited power shortages and computer failures during the vote counts as suspiciously useful to the AKP .
The debate is being supervised by the OSCE , which says that " education in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be inclusive , not exclusive . "
Serbia , which opposes independence for Kosovo and argues instead for " substantial autonomy , " has already warned it will oppose any proposal that does not guarantee the inviolability of its borders .
After his meeting with Assad , Erdogan heads to the province of Antalya , which suffered a major wildfire .
The incident ended about half an hour later , when around 200 riot police , backed by armoured personnel carriers , arrived at the scene , fired tear gas and beat and arrested some of the rioters .
The site introduces the museum to online visitors , and has a virtual tour option .
Regional banks like the Eurostandard Bank in Macedonia , are well capitalised , economists say . [ Aleksandar Pavlevski / SETimes ]
" Expenditures [ for ] pensions , wages and other income is very difficult to reduce .
He also condemned the attack against EULEX and KFOR members , saying it was " entirely unacceptable and shameful . "
The coalition is comprised of a wide range of current allies and former rivals -- from the left , the ultra @-@ left and communists , to the dominant centre .
The event will show 55 feature , cartoon , documentary and experimental works with a focus on Iceland 's cinematography , a novelty for the festival .
If the projections are correct , Macedonians will soon be able to conduct business and take holidays without having to wait in lines , filling out piles of paperwork and spending significant amounts of money on visas .
Excluded from EU membership , many in Turkish @-@ run Northern Cyprus are fed up with economic woes and isolation .
" All the countries in the region are progressing , only BiH remains in place , " Sarajevo administrative worker Haris Halilovic said , summing up a widespread view .
" EU countries are seeing a decline in industrial production -- the situation is again approaching those disastrous indicators from the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 .
In December , the approval rating of the cabinet stood at 10 % , of parliament at 7 % and of court investigation and prosecution bodies at between 12 % and 14 % , according to Alpha Research .
Tensions between the ethnic Macedonian and Albanian populations continue to affect education , employment and political participation . [ Getty Images ]
The UNHCR has praised Croatia 's move , expressing hope that it will spur other EU aspirants in the region to do the same .
Besides Dink and Pamuk , scores of other Turkish writers , journalists and intellectuals have faced prosecution under Article 301 , which stipulates a prison sentence of up to three years .
In the coming months , the UN team is expected to take a much more active role at the peace process as Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders intensify their talks until October .
TIRANA , Albania -- The vacant post at the helm of the interior ministry was filled on Monday ( April 25th ) by Bujar Nishani , during a ceremony in Tirana attended by President Bamir Topi .
I am really excited about the DJs they brought this year , " said 19 @-@ year old Milena , of Kotor .
And with around half of the country 's population living below the poverty line , their situation us by no means unusual .
" In this way , the primary goals of the land operation have been completed , with Turkish troops returning on the morning of February 29th , 2008 to military bases in Turkey after completing final searches . "
" Kosovo and the US are and will remain forever friends .
Baconschi was removed from his position as foreign minister for making harsh statements about the protestors . [ Reuters ]
According to the head of the International Disaster Response of the Turkish Red Crescent , Ali Akgul , the number of Syrian refugees in the towns of Altinozu and Yayladagi in southern Hatay province has swelled since the beginning of the week and is growing " hourly . "
" It is exclusively a judicial procedure in which the citizenship of the wanted person is not an obstacle for the court authorities , " said Dvoranic .
The Albanian Institute of Statistics , the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme conducted the research . [ Getty Images ]
Obama praised the new members for " making extraordinary efforts at reform . "
Parliament voted late last month to set up a committee to investigate Georgiou 's handling of ELSTAT , as well as to query the role of former Prime Minister George Papandreou and former Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou .
Butrint is a UNESCO World Heritage site .
But his efforts have stirred opposition from Bosniak politicians , who say too many concessions are being made to RS .
" Had we started with the bosses , we would have admitted that Bulgaria was run by the heads of organised crime and not by the [ previous , BSP @-@ led ] three @-@ way coalition .
" Any proposal other than Kosovo 's independence is unacceptable , " he said , warning also that any offer to divide the province 's along ethnic lines could force Pristina to walk out of the negotiations .
Finns accept that the island of Aland has autonomy .
Security institutions are losing the confidence of the citizens , and we hope that they will not lose the limited control they have there . "
According to ROMATSA , as a result of the establishment of the FABs , the global flight distance will be cut by around 1 million nautical miles per year , implying less air pollution and a reduction of the costs of flying by nearly 5m euros per year .
Peter Stano , spokesperson for EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule , pointed out that " rule of law is one of the 12 priority criteria for Albania to get candidate status . "
It urged the president announce an extraordinary situation in the country and halt talks with Serbia .
Despite these setbacks , the EC -- which views the major political and economic transformation in Turkey in the past eight years as one of its success stories -- says it wants to speed up the process .
The row between military and government was directly attributed to the AKP government 's refusal to promote a number of arrested officers as desired by the military .
According to the figures , GDP per capita nationwide amounted to 2,728 euros annually in 2009 , while in Tirana the indicator stood at 4,126 euros .
Out its nine seats in Parliament , seven went to women .
It is possible that some persons accused of war crimes have fled Kosovo and can be tried in another jurisdiction , " he said .
The deal could be a first step towards visa @-@ free travel .
Striking a deal with prosecutors in 2002 , Plavsic agreed to plead guilty to one count of persecution against Bosnian Muslims and Croats .
Their trainers will also be investigated .
As the Alliance takes the strategic and political reins , Ankara 's concerns appear to have been heeded .
In September , the UN General Assembly is expected to discuss a new Serbian draft resolution that effectively invalidates the ICJ opinion and calls for new direct talks on " all open issues " between Belgrade and Pristina .
An Albanian @-@ American Development Foundation was established on Tuesday ( October 6th ) in Tirana .
There is already 90 % proof that those people are guilty .
Science and Technology : Macedonia 's government receives new IT equipment
" Mr. Papandreou is threatening the people that if they vote against his candidates , he 'll call [ snap ] elections , " main opposition New Democracy ( ND ) leader Antonis Samaras retorted on Wednesday .
The government is organising special tutorials to help train teachers in computer @-@ based instruction .
Al @-@ Zawahiri heads al @-@ Qaeda
And consequences can be quite severe .
No wonder , then , that most in the region would like to see the period of conflict but behind them once and for all .
But there is no doubt that by entering into the ownership structure of MOL and INA , the Russians achieved entry into the Croatian and Hungarian market .
The downpour triggered massive flooding in the region , with the widespread damage it caused in Istanbul and the surrounding areas estimated at more than 68m euros .
The new terminal will start operating flights on August 1st , said Transport Minister Petar Mutafchiev .
" This agreement will help businesses and citizens to move more freely , " Gruevski told reporters , explaining that this will negate the previous Macedonian government announcement that it would provide visas to foreigners only in diplomatic offices of the respective countries .
Sanader pointed out the need for Croatian and Montenegrin joint business ventures , especially in foreign tenders , while the Montenegrin side emphasised tourism , energy , infrastructure , wood industry , banking , and water management as possible areas of co @-@ operation .
Belgrade agrees to tough IMF loan terms
All of those detained deny the allegations . ( RTCG , Pcnen - 26 / 12 / 10 )
The technology has potential applications in military operations , telecommunications and aviation security .
" We want Albania to be part of the EU , not just for the EU , but we want it really as a part of it , " Italy 's Franco Fratini said during his visit in Tirana on Monday ( September 12th ) . [ Ana Pekmezi / SETimes ]
The terrorist group also claims that it has captured ten Turkish soldiers and would hold them at the bases in northern Iraq .
Big units are closing , even intensive care units .
SBC head Daniela Dokovska insisted that the project sets the stage for the creation of two types of courts in Bulgaria -- one for general trials and another for cases " the government wants to win by all means . "
Alkalaj also met with Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai .
Ilir Meta serves as the foreign minister and the deputy prime minister of Albania .
According to the most recent UN Development Programme Public Pulse opinion poll , discontent remains high .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader says the HDZ will speed up reform processes and beef up the fight against corruption during his next mandate .
The 32 @-@ year @-@ old won the silver in the ladies ' 500m event at Turin 2006 and won a silver and bronze at Salt Lake City in 2002 .
Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy @-@ Rey said her country would continue to support the stabilisation and reconstruction process in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Thus reports and live broadcasts outside the court building served up some interesting tidbits , such as that Mladic had asked to read Dostoevsky and Tolstoy while in custody and wanted to eat strawberries .
According to Freedom House , an international organisation that " promotes free institutions , " Slovenia is the only country in the region where a free press exists .
The " king of Roma music , " 72 @-@ year @-@ old Saban Bajramovic , died of a heart attack on June 8th in Nis .
The competition between the South Stream and Nabucco pipeline projects , both designed to pump natural gas into Europe , escalated sharply as new deals , both announced in a single week in May , gave each a boost .
A rare 2,500 @-@ year @-@ old marble sarcophagus in the shape of a woman has been unearthed in Cyprus , Pavlos Flourentzos , director of the country 's antiquities department , announced on September 12th .
Austrian Interior Minister Maria Fekter signed bilateral memorandums of understanding for strengthening co @-@ operation in the field of security in Vienna on Friday ( November 6th ) with Macedonia 's Deputy Interior Minister Xhevat Buci and the interior ministers of Serbia and Montenegro , Ivica Dacic and Ivan Brajovic .
And we have agreed that despite our different positions regarding Kosovo independence , we should move forward .
The main players in economic crime may find their financial outlets in tax havens such as Cyprus , they said , stressing however that the lack of data makes it impossible to verify this .
The two men , members of the so @-@ called group of the Elders , a global peace initiative formed by Nelson Mandela , were in Nicosia to attend the launch of the film " Cyprus - Digging the past in search of the future . "
Our only goal is to exist and continue working .
NATO and the Defence Reform Commission : partners for progress
A hardline nationalist from the Black Sea city of Trabzon , Ogun Samast -- the primary suspect in the case - has confessed to the murder , citing Dink 's statements on the Armenian issue as his motive .
Fans are ready , tickets for the venues are sold out and the players promise that they will give their best .
Putting the highway in [ operation ] within a few months will bring a very tangible result in the two countries ' economic , political and cultural ties .
By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 09 / 11 / 09
Terror is still a threat for Turkey as well , " he said .
Visa requirements were lifted for citizens of Serbia , Macedonia and Montenegro in December 2009 .
Romania fights crime wave
At the time , the opposition SDSM criticised the plan .
The room is silent except for the TV in one corner .
Diplomatic Diary : Serbia , Iraq boost co @-@ operation
Serbia removed a major obstacle on its EU integration path in 2011 , when it handed over former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic and wartime Croatian Serb political leader Goran Hadzic to the ICTY .
Bosnia and Herzegovina could lose its main export market when Croatia officially joins the EU .
" On behalf of NATO , I would like to convey my sympathy and solidarity to all those who were affected , to the Turkish people and the Turkish government , " he said .
Romania is eager to conclude the EC 's investigation into the sale of Automobile Craiova to Ford Motor Company before the US car manufacturer looks for a new location for its Central and Eastern Europe headquarters .
" An electronic monitoring bracelet costs about 5,000 euros , " said Damien Joka , head of the Alternative Sanctions Department .
Overall , passengers are excited .
Describing Kosovo as an integral part of their country 's territory , the Serbian authorities insist that all they can agree to is substantial autonomy .
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov is facing possible impeachment for disclosing the contents of a recent conversation with Finance Minister Simeon Djankov .
" Sandzak is almost unique in the Balkans because the primary conflict is not interethnic , but intraethnic , " Bancroft said .
July 7th -- NATO troops arrest Karadzic 's son , Aleksander , on suspicion of aiding an indicted war crimes suspect .
A group of ethnic Albanians arrested in September had plans to carry out terrorist attacks , Montenegro 's top prosecutor said on Monday .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( left ) and his Slovenian counterpart , Janez Jansa , review the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony in Ankara on Wednesday ( November 21st ) . [ Getty Images ]
British members of the EU 's peacekeeping force for Bosnia and Herzegovina ( EUFOR ) secure illegal weapons found near the northwestern Bosnian town of Kozarska Dubica earlier this year .
He stressed , however , that " without Italy , there isn 't a project . "
In only three among them -- Romania , Bulgaria and Poland -- the level of unemployment will be lower than the 9.2 % average for the eurozone .
" The institution must function because it is necessary to Romania , Romanians , and the credibility efforts towards the EU . "
After a devastating " earthquake , " the rescue teams searched the area and found victims , helping them to safety .
Still uncertain is when this country of 70 million will actually get a new president .
European Commission ( EC ) Enlargement Directorate Director @-@ General Michael Leigh arrived in Bulgaria on Monday ( December 8th ) in an attempt to reduce tension after the EC withheld the accreditation of two agencies that managed PHARE money .
" These demands are not fair and [ are ] kind of an excuse by the PKK in order to use force , " a government representative told SETimes .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 20 / 04 / 09
DUI , which was part of the SDSM @-@ led coalition government from 2002 until the previous parliamentary elections in July 2006 , indicated on Wednesday that it would be ready to join the next cabinet .
Should the impasse continue , events on the ground could take on a momentum of their own , putting at serious risk the achievements and legacy of the United Nations in Kosovo . "
The CEC decided to hold a third round of voting in Prizren and Lipjan after the November 15th and December 13th voting failed to result in electing a mayor in either of the municipalities .
Has there been progress since 2000 , when the democratic parties assumed power ?
Diplomatic Diary : Former US President Clinton visits Greece
The event brought together local and European jazz artists performing outdoors in Shkodra 's old , picturesque streets .
More than 100 athletes from 11 Southeast European countries will participate in the 21st Winter Olympics in Vancouver .
By Zoran Nikolovski and Svetla Dimitrov for Southeast European Times -- 16 / 07 / 09
Much of the Serbian public , though , was unmoved by such promises , believing instead that Belgrade sold NIS -- the Serbian state oil company -- to Gazprom for far too little money , in pursuit of Russian diplomatic backing .
The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 97 megawatts .
Citing a Brussels @-@ based diplomat , the German news agency DPA said the plan provides for an interim period , during which the province would have to meet a number of criteria that would eventually lead it to full independence from Serbia .
Four months on , Bucharest looks for maternity hospital culprits
There were 84,000 fans , but also around 5,000 empty seats .
The numbers declined in 2011 however , to 56 organs from 24 donors .
Elections were held in Republika Srpska , as well as the BiH Federation , on October 3rd . [ Reuters ]
The two had been mistakenly eliminated in the semifinals .
KSF soldiers participate in an emergency mission in northern Albania last year . [ Courtesy of Kosovo Security Force ]
Except for Montenegro and Serbia -- including Kosovo -- all states in the region are listed on the report 's Human Development Index ( HDI ) , which offers a snapshot of progress on key development issues .
" The creation of a free trade zone across the border would attract more investments and develop the economy .
Cincur recently became one of the first to graduate from the Faculty of Information Technology at Mediterranean University 's Podgorica campus , finishing at the top of his class .
At the same time , he emphasised the need to deploy EULEX as soon as possible .
" These are people we suspect of funding the PKK , " a spokeswoman for the Paris prosecutors ' office told reporters .
Jeremic indicated Serbia 's countersuit will also touch on crimes committed by Croatia 's pro @-@ Nazi World War II regime .
One thing that Jeremic and Rice did not discuss was when the negotiations should begin , although they concurred that should be as soon as possible .
He described the opposition as " the most dangerous mafia clan in the Balkans , " and called a number of its deputies oligarchs .
Atanasov received the award on Thursday ( February 26th ) for his achievements in nanotechnology and for 74 international publications .
Relations between Turkey and Cyprus have become increasingly tense this week over the issue of oil and natural gas exploration in the Mediterranean .
It 's best to work with them on self @-@ confidence , rejection skills and crisis situation management in order for them to be successful in overcoming the problem . "
" The great energy unleashed on October 5th has slowly fizzled out over the past ten years and there is none of it left today , " one of the Otpor leaders , Ivan Marovic , told SETimes .
It also urged six other Western Balkan countries and Turkey to speed up the implementation of political , economic and legislative reforms in order to gain membership sooner .
That sends a bad message , " Bogdanovic said .
One such example was the establishment at the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office of multi @-@ agency teams investigating fraudulent misuse of EU funds , money laundering , and organised crime and corruption .
Substantive negotiations aimed at ending Cyprus 's 34 @-@ year ethnic division opened in Nicosia on Thursday ( September 11th ) , as leaders of the Mediterranean island 's Greek @-@ run south and Turkish @-@ controlled north met to discuss how to administer a future bi @-@ zonal federation .
In addition , such societies do not see their cultures as superior to those of others , and place a high value on tolerance , believe in free speech and respect human rights .
Budimir Loncar , a longtime diplomat and Mesic 's foreign policy adviser , was the original proponent of using the NAM to gain support for Croatia 's Security Council bid .
A third Albanian party , PDP , nominated Nevzat Halili , its former head .
Lugovoi , Kotvun and Sokolenko have all denied involvement .
However , these two and one other broadcaster showed bias in terms of the tone of the coverage .
On Monday , women wearing headscarves were allowed entry to universities in the cities of Kocaeli , Adana and Diyarbakir , even though the legislation -- which requires the signature of President Abdullah Gul -- had not yet come into force .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 05 / 07 / 10
Gashi 's trial was the first in which the members of the mission worked in close co @-@ operation with the Kosovo courts .
The late Stephen the Great has triumphed over nine other finalists in a popular TV production held over the past several months .
Qualifying bidders should have produced or distributed at least 1,500 GWh of electricity in the last fiscal year .
The ceremony is in Strasbourg , where Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki will present the country 's priorities . ( MIA , Makfax - 11 / 05 / 10 )
This did not lead to legal proceedings and was never completed .
The interruption comes just two years after Kosovo joined the IMF and less than a year after the stand @-@ by deal was concluded .
But sociologist Vladimir Goati believes Serbia is now a completely different country than it was 11 years ago .
During the reform 's introduction , there were smaller technical difficulties , which are inevitable with such a complex changeover .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Kosovo -- 23 / 06 / 08
However , Dodik refuses to participate in the effort .
Milutin Gasevic -- a point person for the Nibens Group - told SETimes that the company reached an agreement with the banks and the government two months ago .
Analyst Enver Kazaz agrees , calling the behaviour criminal .
As a former political partner of Djukanovic , leader of Montenegro since 1991 , Rakcevic worked alongside him during the country 's most turbulent political era .
If all this is proven , the money must be refunded to taxpayers .
Tens of thousands of demonstrators , mostly Shia Muslims , have staged marches in the streets of the island nation , demanding the Sunni al @-@ Khalifa dynasty cede power and enable the formation of a constitutional monarchy .
" Determined reforms are needed to create secure and safe day @-@ to @-@ day conditions for ordinary citizens while combating criminal activity .
Bulgarian Vice President Angel Marin said the energy supply in the region has become more complicated following the closure of the Kozloduy units .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci ( left ) and EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( centre ) speak to the press Thursday ( October 9th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
I like the fact that this show offers the possibility of talent affirmation .
Ibrahim Rugova 's distinctive approach to politics has led some to coin a new term .
Critics are sceptical , saying the cabinet changes are mostly cosmetic because the seven ministries were not eliminated , but simply combined with others .
Ankara has been insisting , however , that the EU first make good on its pledge to ease the economic isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community in the island 's north , occupied by Turkey since a military invasion in 1974 .
" Salaries and other indemnities concern the future ; pensions are a past phenomenon , one cannot change them , they are predefined , " one of the judges explained .
He could face life in prison if convicted .
Once that process is complete , the rapporteurs of the Constitutional Court will prepare a technical report .
" A constitutional package that does not result from a political consensus will complicate the process of making a new constitution in the future , " the organisation said in a press statement .
Representatives of the Montenegrin Academy of Science and Arts and the Polish Academy of Science signed an agreement Monday ( November 13th ) on scientific co @-@ operation between the two institutions .
While HDZ is taking full credit for Croatia 's EU accession prospects , nearly 40 % of citizens still oppose joining the EU .
Unmarked minefields are a major problem .
The 3,300km pipeline will run from eastern Turkey to the Baumgarten gas hub in Austria via Bulgaria , Romania and Hungary and is designed to carry 31 billion cubic metres of natural gas from the Caspian region and the Middle East to Europe annually .
" We will try to keep Hajduk 's European glow strong , " promises Hajduk coach Stanko Poklepovic .
They also agreed that the role of the UN mission should be strengthened in northern Kosovo and other Serb @-@ dominated areas .
Some moves of politicians currently in office contributed to that , such as the visit of [ Serbian President ] Boris Tadic to Srebrenica on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the war crime committed there by Ratko Mladic 's forces , as well as his visit to Ovcara , a place near Vukovar , where Serbian forces killed 200 civilians .
Macedonia to proceed with reforms
Last year marked several important achievements in Serbia 's EU integration process , including visa @-@ free travel to most of Europe and the enactment of an interim trade agreement with the bloc .
But the new figures released this week forced it to consider bigger cuts to meet its commitments to the EU and the IMF .
" We can and must find ways to work constructively with Russia where we share areas of common interest , " she said .
They were joined by EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn , High Representative and EU Special Representative ( EUSR ) in BiH Valentin Inzko , and his predecessor , Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak .
Britain hailed the move as courageous and positive .
The UN envoy described his proposal as the fruit of compromise , following nearly a year of talks between Belgrade and Pristina .
Shortly after adopting the changes last month Macedonia 's police began the process to apprehend fugitives .
The two will gain full membership once the parliaments of the 26 current Alliance members approve their entry .
Even the most complicated experiments seemed easy to the youngest visitors .
Macedonia was recognised as an official EU candidate in December 2005 , but has not begun accession talks .
We call on all political leaders , parties and activists to refrain from all violence and provocations . "
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Prosecutors have not identified their alleged mastermind , but the group 's suspected number two , retired Brigadier General Veli Kucuk , faces charges of ordering various assassinations and assaults -- including last year 's Council of State shooting and a hand grenade attack at the secular daily Cumhuriyet 's Istanbul headquarters .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Croatia , Serbia and Romania also reported a total cutoff of Russian deliveries , affecting them to varying degrees .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha supports the former cabinet member .
Orban : We have sometimes observed a lack of a systemic approach , one in which projects are submitted by different county councils that run counter to each other .
Artemije is extremely critical of Serbian President Boris Tadic 's pro @-@ European government , saying it did not work hard enough to keep Kosovo from declaring independence .
Hungary supports the ratification of Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU , Hungarian Foreign Minister Kinga Goncz said in an interview with the Novi Sad @-@ based newspaper Dnevnik on Monday ( July 28th ) .
By the end of that month , the number of illegal border crossings dropped by 44 % , compared to the figures for October .
An exclusive traffic lane has been established for official motorcades to run directly from the Henry Coanda International Airport to the Parliament Palace .
Of the former Yugoslav republics , Croatia ranks highest with a score of 0.841 .
In the past several years , there have been physical confrontations between members of the two groups , particularly in Novi Pazar , where Muslims are the majority of the population .
" Turkey is only 500m away .
By 2020 , the three pipelines would deliver up to 10 % of the EU 's gas needs .
Even though Turkey opposes NATO intervention in Libya , it would support a no @-@ fly zone backed by the UN .
Bytyci explained the appointment suggests the EU is looking for new dynamism in the region , a new perspective on issues , knowing that Slovenian diplomats can play a ' translator ' role given their heritage as a state in the former Yugoslavia .
Surgutneftegaz is one of Russia 's least transparent oil companies , with alleged ownership ties to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin .
More investments , which might otherwise have gone to other countries in the Middle East , might now flow to Turkey -- a country that is seen as the most stable in the region .
By Erol Izmirli for Southeast European Times -- 11 / 06 / 10
Greece had the highest inflation rate of all eurozone and EU member states in May , according to statistics published by Eurostat on Wednesday ( June 16th ) .
The Djindjic murder trial was the first against organised crime in Serbia .
" Unemployment and extreme poverty does not create an environment for the sustainable return of refugees and their integration into society , " CHRF said .
Less than a third of the employees working under a labour contract in Bulgaria in 2006 were in the public sector .
Do you think intervention has homogenised Kosovo 's political class and do you expect this support to continue , regardless of international reactions to the intervention ?
Newly independent Montenegro last month received assurances of US support for its bid to join NATO .
Kalmar explained that " neither Serbia nor other Balkan countries can afford the price of a nuclear plant .
None of the six , except for Kosovo , has sizable deposits to draw down and all are expected to have restricted access to external financing markets in the period ahead , it added , advising all to also consider ways to improve employment opportunities .
" We do not have co @-@ operation because Serbia does not recognise Kosovo as an independent state .
They founded Futura -- an association that will address difficult issues in various areas such as the media , education , economy , human rights and EU integration .
Earlier Wednesday , demonstrators tried to prevent Kaljurand from leaving the embassy .
Mercator opened in Bulgaria last year . [ EU ]
But he cannot afford to work only in agriculture .
Beton writer Ilic described his meeting with Bozinovic as one of his strongest impressions .
Fathers receive the same treatment at court .
Debate over Mediterranean Union heats up in Europe
Now , the elderly come to the centres wondering how they 'll make ends meet .
By Anes Alic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 17 / 01 / 12
Their number is 1 % of the total residents , " she said .
The decision @-@ making process by individual NATO member @-@ states will be in February and March 2008 .
TIRANA , Albania -- Albania is home to the second largest number of smokers in Europe after Turkey , according to figures published by the Public Health Institute in Tirana to mark Tuesday 's ( May 31st ) World No Tobacco Day .
" The future of the relationship between the two should be the subject of a serious debate , " he added .
But Serbian Deputy Prosecutor Bruno Vekaric said on Monday that the judiciary cannot drop the case because it has Purda 's confession of involvement in the murder of three wounded members of the former Yugoslav People 's Army .
Thaci also appealed to Kosovo citizens in the border areas to open their doors to Albania 's citizens if needed .
In its annual progress report , published in early November , the European Commission ( EC ) said corruption continues to be a widespread problem in Montenegro
Romania 's Brasov county council is seeking a ten @-@ year loan from an Austrian bank to buy back a medieval Transylvanian fortress , known as " Dracula 's Castle , " from the descendants of the country 's former royal family of Habsburg .
The veteran diplomat , who now serves as a member of the Turkey @-@ US Parliamentary Friendship group , said it is time for the two countries to conduct a detailed assessment of their relationship and readjust as needed .
After a 30 @-@ minute standoff , a police sniper managed to wound the gunman in the leg .
The time gap allowed many things to be erased from the archives , and many documents are missing .
This is what the whole of Greek society is demanding , not just people linked to football , " he said .
Equipment that detects nuclear and other radioactive material was installed at the Slovenian @-@ Croatian border crossing at Bregana on February 13th .
Macedonia 's EU bid still mired in name issue
Undocumented or " legally invisible " people are most susceptible to human trafficking , labour exploitation and abuse .
" People of Serbia , begin weeping , sobbing bitterly and expressing your sorrow according to his merit , " Bartholomew said .
It covers over 11 % of power used nationally .
Bran Castle [ File ]
French police arrested more than 300 demonstrators .
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Analysts forecast excellent economic results for the rest of the year .
It presents drawings , graphics and collages created by the late artist between 1958 and 1992 .
Bucharest 's National Forensic Medicine Institute opens a drug @-@ tracing lab . [ Getty Images ]
Swedmilk , he insists , has been purchasing all of its milk from domestic producers .
" We want to start this as soon as possible .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski wrote on Monday ( July 14th ) to his Greek counterpart , Costas Karamanlis , expressing his determination to discuss the grievances of those refugees and of the ethnic Macedonian minority remaining in Greece .
Cocaine consumption , however , has hit record levels , it warned .
It was the Greek consul in Korca , Theodhoro Ikonomus , who triggered a wave of controversy in February when he called on all people to declare their ethnicity .
( Various sources - 05 / 06 / 09 @-@ 12 / 06 / 09 )
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) announced on Thursday ( February 16th ) that it approved a 28.5m @-@ euro sovereign loan to support road construction in Brcko , in the northern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Tadic is on an official two @-@ day visit to Spain . [ Getty Images ]
Faur has ten days to appeal the sentence .
Iana Matei , a psychologist by training , is the leading figure in Romania 's fight against human trafficking .
The event , organised by the Publishers ' Association of Northern Greece , is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of its founder , the late Greek actress and former Culture Minister Melina Mercouri .
Issues related to bilateral ties , Macedonia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration bid , the fight against international terrorism and the Kosovo status issue will dominate the agenda .
Officially still part of Serbia , Kosovo has been a de facto UN protectorate since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict in the province . The 90 % ethnic Albanian majority demands independence .
US supports Macedonia 's NATO bid
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland ( left ) met with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski ( centre ) in Skopje . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
" The amount will not seriously affect Serbia 's macroeconomic stability , as the funding should be raised through 20 @-@ year bonds , until January 1st , 2028 , with a 4.5 % interest , " said former Finance Minister Milan Parivodic .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku said during a meeting with EU envoy for the talks on the future Kosovo status , Wolfgang Ischinger , on Thursday ( August 23rd ) that the forthcoming negotiations should be aimed at the establishment of " good neighbourly relations between Kosovo and Serbia . "
The deals allow foreign companies to bid for the construction of nuclear facilities in the kingdom .
" I believe the EC 's latest report on justice has weighed very much on the senators ' vote . "
Clinton 's visit came shortly after Bulgarian authorities imposed a moratorium on the planned exploration of shale gas reserves in the country 's northeast , citing environmental concerns .
The government should adopt the bills within the next few weeks , so that they can be approved by parliament before the resumption of the talks with the IMF , Beta quoted him as noting .
The position of the National Bank of Serbia and its governor Radovan Jelasic -- whose mandate was confirmed by the new Serbian parliament -- is clear .
Croatia submitted an application with the ICJ in July 1999 accusing Serbia of repeated violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention during the 1991 @-@ 1995 war between the two countries .
Combine cornstarch , white flour , eggs , milk , yoghurt , cheese , oil and yeast .
Margareta Matache is executive director of the Roma Centre for Social Intervention and Studies ( CRISS ) .
However , a slow and inconsistent break with Milosevic 's regime is the black hole of the democratic government , " he says .
Turkey , a key Nabucco player , is also open to Moscow 's signing on .
The debate calls to mind not only the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict but also the larger backdrop of violence that has periodically scarred BiH 's history .
The conference drew together domestic and foreign researchers , as well as representatives of companies operating in the telecom and IT industries .
General Isik Kosaner was appointed as chief of the general staff . [ Getty Images ]
With the abolition of a progressive tax system , they say , low @-@ income earners will see their taxes go up , while a tiny number of high @-@ income earners will enjoy a windfall .
Regarding the overflights , Erdogan said that as part of a " goodwill gesture , " Turkish and Greek warplanes should fly unarmed in the region .
Lidra , proprietor of a small food store in the middle of Tirana , acknowledges that nearly everything she sells becomes more expensive over the holidays .
World youth compete at Belgrade games
He has worked closely with other survivors , and with organisations representing the families of Srebrenica victims , to design and build the memorial , which contains 10,000 burial sites designated for victims .
" We have every right to take measures against terrorist activities directed at us from northern Iraq , " media reports quoted Gul as saying .
From euphoria to complete disappointment .
" Belgrade further described its proposal of autonomy for Kosovo within Serbia .
" I 'm facing serious challenges to maintain my production , and a new power price will further complicate my position , " Hodaj told SETimes .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 16 / 05 / 11
The aim of the plan , code @-@ named " Eagle Flight , " was to intimidate the non @-@ Albanian population there and gain autonomy for the region , dominated by ethnic Albanians , the AP quoted the prosecutor as saying .
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci said Belgrade had received " clear and just messages . "
Therefore , all the causes mentioned contributed to the stagnation and influenced the change of positive to negative sentiment .
The Turkish government approved a hike in the Special Consumption Tax imposed on a variety of products , including motor vehicles , cellular phones , tobacco and alcohol .
Laying a wreath on the grave of a member of his party who died in the October 5th demonstrations ten years ago , Kostunica said that Serbia should have done more over the past decade , but pointed out that in 2000 it won two important things -- freedom and democracy .
He notes that Awlaki 's death closely follows the new joint initiative by the US and Turkey to combat terrorism , dubbed the Global Counterterrorism Forum .
Also this week : archaeologists find a 2,400 @-@ year @-@ old Greek storage jar off the coast of Albania .
During the visit , Mesic also met with Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer and Parliament Speaker Barbara Prammer .
Complicating the entire situation are two new moves by Kosovo opposition parties .
The EU 's monetary commissioner urges the nation to " keep its chin up . "
He also held talks with main opposition party leader George Papandreou .
The first phase of rehabilitation should be completed in September .
Orhan Pamuk , the winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature , was invited to serve for a day as editor @-@ in @-@ chief of the Turkish newspaper Radikal .
Under an initiative by Croatian President Stipe Mesic , an army barracks near Split would become the country 's largest fairground .
Travellers look forward to the new terminal , as the current arrivals building was damaged during the 1998 @-@ 1999 Kosovo war .
" I have entered into politics without calculations and with high honour .
Florin Hulea , a spokesman for the task force , said the gendarmes were unaware of the Macedonian legislation and that the incident escalated due to language barriers .
Christofias said they discussed efforts to unify the island and asked Obama to exert pressure on Turkey to remove its forces from the northern part of Cyprus .
Given that goal and the fact that the event is being held in Poland , the summit this week is of crucial importance , the Belgrade @-@ based daily Blic quoted a senior official as saying .
The EU diplomats stressed that security reform is key to the overall reform process in BiH .
By Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 25 / 06 / 09
But due to Serbian rejections of ambassadorial nominees , BiH has been represented in Belgrade at the level of charge d 'affaires since 2007 .
However , he charged that current government policies present obstacles to Serbia 's further integration .
" It will concern , more realistically , an agreed roadmap for the process to come , which we intend to supplement with the outline of a solution , " Steinmeier explained .
A Bulgarian company has produced the first compact fluorescent energy saving light bulbs that claim a lifespan of 12,000 hours .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 09 / 07 / 07
Kosovo visas , EU problem ?
Henk Jan Ormel , chairman of parliament 's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs , said he regretted parliament 's decision .
Applauding the approval of a set of constitutional changes in Sunday 's referendum , EU officials urged Ankara to continue democratic reforms .
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One of the key topics Rehn discussed with his hosts was the status of Kosovo , which declared independence on February 17th 2008 .
Kosor immediately sent an official fax to Sweden , current holder of the rotating EU presidency .
Among them are internal and external conflicts , respect for human rights , number of murders and people in jail , arms trade , and degrees of democracy .
" Despite [ the crisis ] , Greece displayed a 9.5 % increase in arrivals last year , " Garana said .
That poses its own set of challenges .
The existing accord , which was drafted more than a decade ago , is set to expire in November .
After the opening ceremony , participants were scheduled to hold a general session on multi @-@ stakeholder policy dialogue , which should set the scene for the discussion regarding institutional and substantive issues .
Its mark of 73.3 points made it the only Southeast European ( SEE ) country among the 27 " mostly free " economies , with scores from 70 to 79.9 .
" The recent visits in the Middle East , but also in Africa , do not show any long term foreign policy of Kosovo towards those regions and its effects will not be seen soon , " said Frasher Haxhiu , foreign policy researcher at the Kosovo Institute for Good Governance and Public Policy ( KIGAPP ) .
The state " doesn 't know how to make an atmosphere where it could be normal to come out and [ declare ] nationality because it was proved that the apparatus of force and repression of the state is still so strong , so , people declared themselves different from what they would do otherwise , " he told SETimes .
The ordered crackdown by tough @-@ talking Chryssohoidis brought kudos from parties to the right of the ruling PASOK and howls from the left .
He added that Serbia would never let Vojvodina step out of its territory .
" The government will do everything for ... a quick implementation of reforms and timely adoption of laws , " needed to meet EU standards , Sanader said .
Foreign physicians can 't prescribe medications , treatments or further diagnostic / clinical tests that local funds will approve or reimburse .
Serbia and Montenegro aren 't far behind at -- 1.75 -- while Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina both received fours and still need of major reforms .
Now the country wants to take on a new role and make a contribution to international peace and stability .
Fitch assigned Greece a speculative B- rating on Tuesday ( March 13th ) after Athens completed a debt restructuring that is expected to reduce the nation 's debt from 160 % of GDP to less than 120 % GDP .
The numbers issued by the Macedonian Ministry for Labour and Social Policy appear to be lower , but they also confirm that in many cases authorities establish that the company is not compliant with the country 's workplace safety laws .
Some in Serbia are pushing for a similar gesture by Parliament .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 12 / 03 / 12
" With a current account deficit that is already heading towards 7 % of GDP , a fresh spike in global oil prices is the last thing that Turkey needs , " Neil Shearing , senior Emerging Markets Economist from Capital Economics , told SETimes .
" If we don 't have a UN resolution that the EU states can cluster around , we may have a repeat of the situation with [ the invasion of ] Iraq , when some countries went one way and some the other way , " Lars Erik Forsberg of the European Commission 's enlargement directorate was quoted as saying Thursday .
Stanishev then travelled to Hanoi , where he met with Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung .
Croatia assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for December on Monday .
" I hope that in spring 2012 the negotiations will formally start . "
" Macedonia has alternatives it should work out and they need not include Eurasia , " Nikovski said .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 26 / 11 / 09
The co @-@ operation is effective because it is very clear who does what : EULEX is in charge of Gates 1 and 31 and is supported by Kosovo police and customs officers .
Romania 's capital , Bucharest , leads the latest EU list of the most polluted cities in the Union , followed by Sofia , Athens and Rome , Adrian Catrina , executive director of the Bucharest Environment Protection Agency , said on Thursday ( April 24th ) .
Prosecutors say they have evidence of public procurement irregularities , including the favouring of certain construction companies .
As temperatures rise , region prepares for flooding
Croatia enters final leg of EU talks , Turkey edges forward
" It would be important that the primary economic actors take steps both short and long term to restore confidence , " he said , calling on European leaders to enact structural reforms aimed at increasing productivity , job creation and free trade .
In an interview with Southeast European Times contributor Antonio Prlenda , he comments on the current situation in the region .
Pristina is concerned that it is only Serbia that is being rewarded for the agreements reached in the dialogue , " Arifaj told SETimes .
Success in sports shows that the nation can be successful where there is a system and where people are adequately rewarded for their work , " Djuric said .
" These are important cultural resources , as well as vital urban open spaces that can be reintegrated into the life of the city through conservation efforts and new stewardship models , " Avrami said .
Ljajic added that neither Mladic nor Hadzic has been located yet .
Romanian President Traian Basescu called for belt @-@ tightening measures and an IMF loan on Monday ( March 9th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The project envisions the revitalisation of two plant sections of 350MW , construction of another power " block " and increasing the surface digging capacity of the local Drmno strip mine to 12m tonnes of coal per year .
Also in culture and sports news : Macedonia hosts the European Women 's Handball Championship , and the Open Chess Tournament is taking place in Croatia .
A US plant opens near Skopje .
De Marnhac said that the Kosovo Serb crowd that attacked UNMIK police specifically set out to cause casualties .
What a wonderful commander is he who conquers it , what a wonderful army will his army be ! "
De Kermabon said the meetings " opened new doors " for increased co @-@ operation between Serbia and EULEX .
They praised " progress made towards strengthening democracy , " in a resolution adopted at the summit .
The festival , which took place from July 9th to the 12th this year , drew more than 100,000 people from almost 60 countries to the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad for the tenth straight year .
The protesters , holding Albanian national flags , shouted slogans such as " Down with Thacism , " " Down with Resolution 1244 , " " Against the footnote , for Kosovo a Republic , " " No negotiations , self @-@ determination , " and " We give Thaci , we don 't give Kosovo . "
After that , no one can say that matters in politics are unchangeable , " Dacic said after Serbia became an EU candidate on March 1st .
Despite hard financial times in Croatia , the festival gave both children and adults a reason to smile .
He mentioned he visited all parts of Kosovo during his tenure , including the minority areas .
In an effort to accommodate voters , ballots will be issued in both Greek and Turkish and 33 polling stations have been set up abroad , including 20 in Greece and five in the UK .
An upcoming high @-@ speed train network in Turkey should reduce travel time .
PTK is Kosovo 's biggest company , and for many years was considered the most successful after the 1999 conflict . [ Reuters ]
The leader of Serbian 's largest opposition party has called off his protest , but the political ramifications continue .
" Top @-@ quality education and training is vital if Europe is to develop as a knowledge society and compete effectively in the globalising world economy , " EU Commissioner for Education , Training , Culture and Youth Jan Figel said as the EC released its annual assessment .
" The arrangements on police co @-@ operation with Belgrade are of a technical nature , " the mission said in a press release .
" It is about time that all BiH elites face those issues which the high representative cited in his report , rather than deny them like spoiled children , " Curak told SETimes .
Experts had placed the Serbian company 's true value at 2.2 billion euros , which included two refineries and 400 gas stations and other considerable assets .
" He was arrested by those who knew his whereabouts since 2000 @-@ 2004 .
Sarajevo hosted the 51st edition of the International Theater Festival , MESS .
Tradesmen chat in front of their shops in Turkey 's southeastern city of Sanliurfa .
The three @-@ day summit , opening on April 2nd , will be the biggest in the pact 's 59 @-@ year history .
It is the only way to avoid unnecessary sanctions , like happened in Bulgaria . "
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By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 22 / 06 / 10
On September 20th , a ceasefire by the guerrilla group expired , but was replaced by a " non @-@ action period " pending an announcement by its executive council expected any day .
At Bucharest , NATO leaders agreed that if Athens and Skopje are able to reach a compromise , a decision on extending an invitation to Macedonia could be made at the ambassadorial level , without having to wait for another summit .
Skopje hosted the sixth edition of Microsoft Vision , the biggest technological conference in the country , on Wednesday ( October 1st ) and Thursday .
Current Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki , meanwhile , hopes that " Greece will give advantage to regional priorities .
Behxhet Shala head of the Council for Defending Human Rights and Freedoms , a leading NGO on human rights in Kosovo , told SETimes that this situation was expected .
The WMF described the building as " an architectural testament to the cultural diversity of the city , damaged by war . "
Overall , the Romanian economy is cruising at a fast pace , defying less optimistic forecasts .
Business : Mladjan Dinkic named 2006 Finance Minister of the Year
" According to what we see on TV and in newspapers , Ankara has one world view , Washington another .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 20 / 01 / 11
" Despite disagreements on some issues , there are opportunities where we can co @-@ operate , especially on the economy , " Prifti said , announcing a visit to Belgrade soon .
Srecko Latal , Balkan analyst with the International Crisis Group , voiced hope that the win for a moderate Bosniak such as Izetbegovic , who has pledged to work for stabilising the situation in BiH , would help end the political deadlock .
( AP , Reuters , STA , HINA , B92 , Makfax , Albanian foreign ministry - 09 / 02 / 09 )
At first , the researchers were not sure of the species that attacked Pesek .
He addressed the EU legislature 's foreign affairs committee a day before a plenary debate in Strasbourg on Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the Union .
Doychin Boyanov , Nikolay Petkov , Boyan Petrov and Nikolay Valkov were the first team from Bulgaria ever to reach the summit , which is also known as Hidden Peak .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 27 / 09 / 11
Proposed belt @-@ tightening measures in Macedonia await parliament 's OK
Serbia and Russian state @-@ controlled gas giant Gazprom have reached an agreement to lower the price for natural gas deliveries to the Balkan state by 12 % , Srbijagas announced on December 27th .
Appointments and promotions should be based on " professional and objective criteria , " rather than political ones , it said .
Others , primarily from Afghanistan , Iraq , Pakistan , and Bangladesh , have been apprehended at other places along the border , even as Greece complained about a lack of support from the EU , which operates the FRONTEX patrols to look for unlawful immigrants .
Most analysts expect Gul will be elected during the third round , on Monday .
Both Denkova and Staviski were injured .
Cost and viability may halt the construction of Bulgaria 's Belene nuclear power plant , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Friday .
Berisha characterised the opposition 's refusal to return to parliament a " personal boycott " by Rama because " he cannot accept that he lost the elections . "
" This risks unraveling key institutions like the police and judiciary and undermining a fragile democracy . "
I will be at the DJ stage throughout the whole festival .
He also noted that while the rationale of the European Monetary Union applies to all EU nations , it also allows member states that qualify for Eurozone entry but do not want to join to opt out of it , as is the case with Britain and Denmark .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 21 / 12 / 09
Albania will support the further development of EU standards in the Western Balkans .
Among those he highlighted were filling thousands of state positions with Islamists , banning alcohol sales in restaurants run by AKP authorities , attempts to broaden Koran courses and finally , the controversial move to allow women to wear headscarves at universities , which is generally interpreted as an ideological symbol .
They believe the current toll system to be an unfair burden on foreign motorists -- especially tourists -- passing through Slovenia .
The government has published large advertisements in about 20 prestigious newspapers around the world , stressing Macedonia deserves to be a member and is unjustly being blocked because of the name issue .
Pensioners have become accustomed to regular hikes in April and October , with the government indexing pensions to inflation .
This commission would eventually present the Synod with some " objective conclusions . "
The question of revenue collection at the Gates 1 and 31 needs to be decided on a political level , and we as a technical rule of law mission cannot decide on that .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 28 / 03 / 12
" In order to combat pay inequality , businesses have to remove barriers for women to access higher paying jobs , put in place measures to enable workers to balance work and family , such as workplace child care facilities , ensure part @-@ time work is remunerated equally [ per hour ] as fulltime work , enable flexible working arrangements . " Lastly , she advised businesses to " revise wage structure through a job evaluation free from gender bias . "
The recipe is simple : add a layer of fish and then a layer of sea salt successively until the barrel is full .
Business : Croatian shops are expected to extend summer work hours
Viewing regional co @-@ operation as critical for these countries ' political , economic and social development , Brussels vowed support for different initiatives in this area , including the recently established Regional Co @-@ operation Council and the Central European Free Trade Agreement .
This was a good series for women , " Nursel Onar , 34 , an employment manager , says .
Currently , it unites 29 institutes from 26 European countries .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel , French President Jacques Chirac and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen were among those who voiced support for the decision .
A profit margin is not guaranteed , and no investment is made in companies dealing with pork , alcohol , or other banned commodities , according to the Participation Bank Association of Turkey .
Nobody should worry about this . "
He looks like an idealist who wants to change the status quo in Greek football .
Bulgarian players celebrate their victory over Argentina at the FIVB Men 's World Cup volleyball tournament in Tokyo on Sunday ( December 2nd ) . [ Getty Images ]
When they see me , they kick me , " he told SETimes , holding in his hands a few coins and a pink card from police .
The AMBO pipeline deal cleared another obstacle late last month , as economy ministers from Albania , Bulgaria and Macedonia signed an agreement in Skopje providing for construction to begin next year .
Kosovo 's foreign minister travels to Macedonia to discuss embassies .
" If we do not join the EU , I do not see how can we develop economically .
Although few deny his qualifications , Maior 's appointment was strongly resisted .
For the second year in a row , EXIT also sent a strong message to the EU , asking for the visa regime to be relaxed for residents of Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia .
The largest opposition party in Romania picked a new leader Saturday at a national congress .
Reporter Slobodan Vaskovic and his colleagues identified the instigators of the event as the driver and relative of the local Serbian bishop .
Nearly a year has passed since that verdict , and despite some attempts at constitutional reform , it hasn 't happened .
But he must overcome several challenges in order to do so .
Southeast European Times correspondent Jusuf Ramadanovic spoke with BiH Directorate of European Integration Director Osman Topcagic about the process .
What ever made your dear eyes close and you are blind to my tears ?
Daniel acknowledged the future may not be very bright for all but said people can only blame themselves if they do not seek out opportunities .
The Socialists have indicated that in the event that happens , they would seek new elections , after amending the electoral law to make it easier to form a government with fewer votes .
The risks are , basically , potentially coming from international surroundings , from international financial markets , and from the fiscal side -- if it stays in line with the legal prescription device by the budgetary system law . "
This year , the accent is placed on all the performers , who in their luggage of experience , carry top honours and awards .
Do you have plans to become a coach at some point in the future ?
Although able to form a government , the alliance was seven votes short of ensuring its candidate , Democratic Party leader Marian Lupu , was elected president .
Besides curbing spending on medicines , the electronic prescription system is a step towards modernising the country 's multiple social insurance and health funds and keeping a tab on doctors who over @-@ prescribe .
And this is why they look completely different than some movies whose main idea is that success is measured at the box office .
The key area of disagreement concerns the entity vote in Parliament .
" It is out of the question to close the door to our Syrian brothers , " said Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Wednesday ( June 15th ) during his visit to Hatay province .
" They certainly have no license to carry those weapons . "
Eduard Kukan , head of the European Parliament 's delegation for relations with Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia , Montenegro and Kosovo , spoke with SETimes about the recent developments in northern Kosovo .
US defence secretary pledges further support for Kosovo
The report also showed a decline in public trust in key national institutions during the period between the spring and autumn Eurobarometer surveys .
People fast during the day , and meals that are prepared for the dinner that day are mainly light ones -- beans , fish , potatoes , pies and various salads .
I think that Albania has finally managed to prove that it is another European country , like all other European countries , which can have in certain moments , political or social excesses , for different reasons .
I will underline once again that the final goal and interest for us is the integration of the entire region in the NATO Alliance and the EU .
Science and Technology : Croatian surgeons mark World Voice Day
Families bake a special bread , called chesnica , for Christmas , placing a gold or silver coin in the dough as a gift to Christ .
" Kosovo 's citizens need to know if SHIK was a criminal organisation or one which has served the interests of the people ... we need to know how they were financed , functioned and what they have done , " he said .
Audio story : Serbia 's history , culture draws tourists
The plan includes five measures for immediate implementation : keeping the budget deficit under 450m euros ; refusing to abandon national infrastructure projects subsidised by foreign investment ; increasing exports while cutting imports ; preserving the currency 's exchange rate ; and protecting the most vulnerable members of the population -- those who lost their jobs or survive on financial aid coming from the state -- from being affected .
The new passports , which come in four classes , all bear the coat of arms of the Republic of Kosovo .
During a phone conversation with Tadic on Tuesday , EU security chief Javier Solana said it was up to Belgrade to reach a consensus .
The first robot @-@ assisted surgery in Bulgaria was performed on January 25th by Belgian surgeon Peter van Dam .
Meanwhile , he earned promotion from brigadier to major general and then to colonel general .
Romania 's anti @-@ corruption department failed on Wednesday to win the parliamentary approval required to launch investigations into two former top officials , including ex @-@ Prime Minister Adrian Nastase .
The Kosovo Statistics Office concluded that the overall resident population in Kosovo is 1,733,872 , excluding the Serb majority municipalities in the north -- Leposavic , Zubin Potok , Zvecan and Northern Mitrovica -- where the census was not conducted .
But most bloggers , like Athens University economics professor Yanis Varoufakis , fail to see a light at the end of the tunnel , given Greece 's current strategy .
They discovered the fragments of an amphora from the first century , ceramics and other remains .
Tear gas was used to disperse the crowd .
Those he had released from punishment included 233 people found guilty of murder and 74 others imprisoned for involvement in drug @-@ related crimes , Marin said .
In other parts of the world , jazz festivals are free of charge , whereas in Istanbul audiences must buy tickets for most of the performances .
Vjetrenica is famous for its cave life , including 85 types of troglobites ( cave dwellers ) and stygobites ( aquatic cave dwellers ) , a total rivalled only by Postojna Cave in Slovenia and considerably surpassing that of Mammoth Cave in the US state of Kentucky , a World Heritage List cave .
" We will soon submit the platform to the newly @-@ formed Directorate for Climate Change in Brussels which began work on December 1st , " he told SETimes .
The study also shows society 's aversion to civic participation : 61 % of respondents would categorically refuse to sign a collective petition , while 68 % would not attend a peaceful demonstration .
Also in diplomatic news : Syrian President Bashar Al @-@ Assad met with Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou @-@ Markoullis .
" We should concentrate on what brings us close and not on what separates us , " Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said after meeting Macedonian counterpart Antonio Milososki in Skopje .
After meeting with Macedonian counterpart Antonio Milososki , Zbogar reiterated Slovenia 's support for Macedonia 's EU bid but underscored the need for further reforms and a solution to the longstanding name dispute with Greece . ( Sitel , MIA , Makfax , Kanal 5 - 02 / 02 / 11 )
Both Kurti and Ahmeti agree that the success of their parties is galvanising the older ones , such as Hashim Thaci 's Democratic Party of Kosovo , into action .
" I hope now we will begin to deal with the problem and implement the legislation , which is really good , but just needs to be implemented . "
This means 12,000 jobs , 45m euros a day in damages and 250m euros in damages to private property , " Galati County Prefect Cosmin Paun told SETimes .
" Does this make sense over the distance between both countries when alternatives are much closer ? " asks Marcel Viëtor , energy analyst at the German Council on Foreign Relations .
Croatian counterpart Stipe Mesic , welcomed the prospect of institutionalising co @-@ operation in the battle against crime and terrorism , saying they pose " a great danger " for the region .
The two countries co @-@ existed in a loose state union until Montenegro 's independence referendum in May 2006 .
The Romanian Journalists ' Association ( AJR ) issued a press release asking Basescu to publicly apologise .
" Participating universities have succeeded in creating teams of faculties , scientists and decision @-@ makers across the region , all working closely together , " programme co @-@ ordinator Stamenka Uvalic @-@ Trumbic said .
Six other former senior officials facing similar charges under the joint indictment with Djordjevic are already on trial at The Hague .
" I am convinced that they are halfway through [ to full membership ] today , " he said , according to AFP .
( Reuters , Zaman , APA - 08 / 06 / 10 ; AP , AFP , DPA , Bloomberg , Hurriyet , World Bulletin , News.az , APA , Trend News Agency , Eurasia Net - 07 / 06 / 10 )
Nihat Ali Ozcan , an expert on the group , says it is learning from the experiences of other terrorist organisations around the world .
Anger over Madalina Manole " interview "
The EUFOR contingent currently numbers around 2,300 troops . [ Getty Images ]
The registered growth of the economy was higher than the Finance Ministry 's predictions of between 5.7 % and 5.8 % .
Innovation by Greek scientists assesses individual heart attack risk
Meanwhile , Palau became the 56th nation to recognise Kosovo .
Somun says Russia has shown a special interest in co @-@ operating with the Balkans countries to cut off drug routes , particularly going through Kosovo .
" If that precedent were established , we would find ourselves in an unsolvable situation , " Tadic said , adding that Serbia could not be a society " living under extortion . "
Prime Minister Sali Berisha promised a fast connection between Tirana and about 90 municipalities across the country -- which would mean the construction of 2,000km of new roads .
" Pipeline politics " to shape the future in Southeast Europe
Along with the three women , there are six men attending the the fourth year of military aviation .
Isarescu has co @-@ ordinated Romania 's economic policies for 19 years .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Romanian President Traian Basescu pledged their support for the initiative .
Romanian state researchers filed a criminal complaint with the country 's Supreme Court on November 7th against the former head of Romania 's Foreign Intelligence Centre and five former Romanian diplomats , alleging they committed acts of terrorism in the 1980s .
They generally require great skill to prepare -- baklava ( very sweet walnut pie ) and tufahija ( stuffed apples ) are probably the best known .
If you don 't join the army , you don 't become a man , " he said .
Gruda : war crimes documentation in Kosovo will take years
UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker ( left ) and Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku speak with the press in Pristina on Monday ( November 6th ) , following a visit to Bratislava where they briefed Slovak officials on the status process . [ Laura Hasani ]
The same source said that , unlike the Serbs in northern Kosovo , their compatriots in the rest of Kosovo live surrounded by Albanians and in very difficult conditions and hence cannot win much by taking on EULEX .
Between South Stream and TGI , Athens may now have a means to establish the stronger geopolitical position that it so eagerly desires .
Others maintain the overthrowing of the elected government and subsequent restrictions on civil liberties , mass arrests , and political murders amount to a criminal act .
" When one says dengbej among the Kurds , we think of men .
Macedonia 's parliament was in chaos Tuesday as a heated verbal dispute among ruling and opposition parties escalated into a brawl .
Given the public outrage directly preceding elections , ACTA may likely be used as a medium to attract online communities ' voters in a close race , according to Constricoria .
But the landmine problem is an obstacle .
Earlier , he had made DSS support conditional on Tadic pledging not to sign the SAA if the EU deploys a mission to Kosovo without UN approval .
These , he said , should be adopted with the support of all constituent groups , including ethnic Croats .
Attending the Budapest meeting were heads of state and government and economy and energy ministers from Austria , Azerbaijan , Bulgaria , the Czech Republic , Egypt , Georgia , Iraq , Romania and Turkey .
In the laid @-@ back " tavern " atmosphere of the show , Kesic has welcomed numerous famous figures , actors , musicians , and politicians .
After talks with IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss @-@ Kahn and ECB President Jean @-@ Claude Trichet in Berlin , German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for speeding up the ongoing rescue effort for Athens .
Her comments echoed a similar warning issued on Wednesday by World Bank President Robert Zoellick , who sternly criticised advanced economies for failing to take the needed tough measures to address the current challenges .
The ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) appears to have lost its appetite for the EU .
The rate of unemployment among women is twofold higher than it is for men .
The hecklers were escorted from the hall .
An exhibit on photographic techniques , featuring cameras dating from the 19th century , drew considerable interest , as did one on computer technology .
Together , they serve more than 5.6 million end customers .
The EU flag is raised in front of Victoria Palace in Bucharest on Sunday ( December 31st ) . [ Getty Images ]
It is Turkey , however , which has made the greatest progress among the SEE countries , enabling it to outrank them all and emerge as the most competitive country in the region .
Experts , however , continue to raise doubts about the quality of these degrees and the institutions granting them .
My father , the village teacher , used to organize school recitals , which gave me the opportunity to appear on stage early on .
" The DP is ready to start the electoral campaign and it is not going to negotiate on the date when the local elections will be held , " he said .
I personally , as a lawyer , have several marathon cases that are ongoing 15 or 20 years , " Gredelj told SETimes .
The Conspiracy of the Cells of Fire was initially involved in arson attacks before turning to bombings in 2009 .
In Washington , meanwhile , US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said they hope that ministers from Turkey , Iraq and the United States will agree to attend a meeting on the sidelines of a conference in Istanbul late next week .
At the end of July , it dropped two middle distance runners , Elena Antoci and Cristina Vasiloiu , who are under suspicion of abusing the banned substance erythropoietin ( EPO ) .
The representatives of the far @-@ right Serbian Radical Party showed up in parliament wearing white T @-@ shirts emblazoned with the image of their leader , Vojislav Seselj , who is currently on trial before the UN war crimes tribunal .
The hearing lasted only 15 minutes but launched a protracted public debate on whether justice was served by the plea bargain .
It was the first visit after the proclamation of Kosovo independence .
" It 's an enemy to Turkey , it 's an enemy to Iraq , and it 's an enemy to people who want to live in peace . "
Religion seems to be a bigger barrier than ethnic origin .
Before this march , these disparate groups did not have similar messages .
Sitting at the opposite side of the table , Vitanova echoed Aladjem 's words , saying she , too , wanted " to prove to everyone that she had the capacity to make it on her own " when she set up her architectural bureau in 1991 .
" As a rule , they come from poor families with internal problems and conflicts , and are mentally unstable persons .
Brammertz also met with victims of the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict .
Citizens of Germany , Belgium , Great Britain , France , Netherlands and Spain can acquire real estate in Croatia based on reciprocity agreements .
" First , this year 's budget had to be changed to allocate money for the Central Election Commission and for the new elections , something that can be resolved easier with the approval of a temporary budget by the end of the year , when there will be a surplus .
I say that this is the last album I 'm filling every time , but in four years I can 't resist it all over again , " he adds .
Statehood Day , celebrated on Thursday ( November 25th ) , is an impressive occasion .
They discussed energy , air transport and investments , tourism and shipping .
Judah credits business and trade in the region . [ Reuters ]
On October 3rd 2008 , opposition Socialist People 's Party ( SNP ) leader Srdjan Milic stood in the Montenegrin parliament and made a bold , headline @-@ grabbing statement about the widespread rumours that Prime Minister Milo Djukonovic 's government was on the verge of recognising Kosovo .
Mayor Jasmin Imamovic ( left ) and US Ambassador Patrick Moon in Tuzla . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
" This proposal is another blow for fundamental rights in Europe , " the AFP quoted Green MEP Jan Philipp Albrecht as saying on Wednesday .
It is a precondition for ratification by the Greek parliament , " Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis said . [ Getty Images ]
Some accept it freely though consent is not hard to get [ through pressure ] .
The restitution campaign , in which Ankara is targeting museums in Serbia , Germany , France , and half a dozen other countries , underscores Turkey 's growing clout on the world stage .
BiH Social Democratic Party leader Zlatko Lagumdzija ( photo ) fails to agree with Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik on the formation of new government coalition . [ Reuters ]
The accusations against the company and its Hungarian subsidiary Magyar Telekom had to do with illegal payments made in 2005 and 2006 to secure favourable contracts in Montenegro , and to keep rivals out of the market in Macedonia .
He has filed about ten different motions since August 1st , including two requests to ICTY President Fausto Pocar .
The gas shortage pushed up electricity consumption to record levels .
One of the biggest challenges facing volunteers in BiH is the absence of a legal framework .
Krusevo Mayor Vasko Damcevski ( left ) , Police Minister Gordana Jankulovska ( 2nd from left ) , Transport Minister Mile Janakievski ( 3rd from left ) , Culture Minister Elizabeta Kamcevska Milevska ( 2nd from right ) , event co @-@ founder Ranko Petrovic ( back right ) and EU Ambassador to Macedonia Erwan Fouere ( right ) participated in the festival .
The defendants all pleaded not guilty , claiming to be " the victims of political persecution and a staged process . "
They wanted us to resume contact when things settled down a bit .
According to plans , it will run under the Black Sea , from the Beregovaya compressor station in Russia to Varna , and will then split into two branches , with the northwestern one ending in Austria and the southwestern in Italy .
The film is made up of five short stories unfolding in late communist period Romania under the regime of Nicolae Ceausescu .
Harvey : Recreating a healthy political @-@ economic system requires that people feel they have a stake in it .
" Even if the reforms do not bring the expected result regarding our NATO and EU entry , they are good for the country , for bettering the citizens ' quality of life , " he said .
Efforts will be directed to prepare for and adapt to climate changes .
Greece 's overall score of 8.13 places it behind Belgium and Japan , which share the 20th position and ahead of Britain and France , ranked 23rd and 24th , respectively .
The education ministry is putting together a database of all reported cases , data is being gathered and analysed and will be unveiled soon , " Education Inspectorate chief Velimir Tmusic told SETimes .
" I 'd burn down the Acropolis if it would put me in a better place , " he said .
The document instructed police to target Roma camps " with priority . "
Teacher Mengsuan Guo told Chinese news agency Xinhua that the lessons expose students to Chinese culture and traditions along with the language .
The old way of doing politics , based on self @-@ interest and petty intrigues , has to disappear . "
The United States and Russia would also have to cut by half the number of deployed and non @-@ deployed launchers and heavy bombers equipped for nuclear armaments , bringing the number down to 800 per country .
Rocen said the agreement would boost economic co @-@ operation and tourism .
This year , the June 25th anniversary came with another reason for celebration : the country has closed the final chapters in its EU negotiations process .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis will travel to Washington on February 14th for a meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice , Greece 's Foreign Ministry announced .
" I believe that they should engage as soon as possible . "
" Erdogan made a sensible diplomatic move to take the public relations " high ground " on a series of issues , " said Kiesling . ... " unfortunately , George Papandreou simply cannot afford to devote enough energy to this specific set of issues . "
In addition , the group receives donations , some channelled through its fundraising branches within Europe .
By law , Serbs are guaranteed ten out of the 120 seats in parliament , regardless of turnout .
According to Dragisa Mekic , assistant minister for foreign trade policy and foreign investment , the agreement with Pakistan has already been signed and ratified , while the agreement with Turkey is in the final stages of drafting .
" Reading takes my mind off of things , " said Milica Sekulic , a mother of three in Montenegro .
If the customer does not make a choice , he or she will be given the standard package , which does not filter the sites .
Also in science and technology news : Macedonia promotes its first supercomputer , and an ancient religious site is unearthed in Cyprus .
UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's office says his proposal for Kosovo 's future will be ready by January 21st , the date of elections in Serbia .
While refusing to speculate about the possible economic consequences of the island 's reunification , Almunia warned against the unilateral adoption of the euro in its Turkish @-@ run north , which is not officially recognised by the EU and will not join the eurozone on January 1st .
Some other site should be chosen for the new parliamentary facility , they say .
" I hope that in coming months we will closely work and effectively will close this process , " Botsan @-@ Kharchenko said , calling for compromise between both sides .
Tadic added that the one @-@ sided act could not have been undertaken without " some kind of international sponsorship . "
By Panayiotis Koumantaros and HK Tzanis in Bloemfontein and Athens for Southeast European Times -- 21 / 06 / 10
A public @-@ private partnership could secure the money , he said , adding that the agency has drafted a national programme for development of broadband service in Bulgaria and would submit it to the government for approval shortly .
" The solution lies in the policy of preserving state and national interests . "
That was the first time I felt I really had a connection , even if it was with one very small part of the land .
Further actions are also needed in the area of renewable energy resources , as well as to improve energy efficiency in Bulgaria , which has the highest energy intensive economy in Europe .
Finally , the experience of the latest NATO member @-@ states shows that Alliance membership creates positive conditions for acquiring full status in the EU .
More companies intended to exhibit , but could not due to space restriction , " said Bagaric .
Serbia 's Ambassador to the UN Feodor Starcevic underscored in the Security Council that the country has fully co @-@ operated with the tribunal .
It will still have to impose painful tax hikes and budget cuts .
The number of new vehicle registrations in Turkey rose by 91 % year @-@ on @-@ year to 91,744 in December , Turkstat reported on Thursday ( February 24th ) .
In September , he stepped down as president after the country 's constitutional court ruled against him , saying it was a violation to serve as head of state while also holding the LDK chairmanship .
The two sides agreed to meet again in December .
During the status conference , he voiced complaints about the work of the prosecutors ' office , saying he had not received pre @-@ trial evidence and that the failure to provide it makes crafting a defence strategy more difficult .
The veteran broadcaster says his " biggest dream " was to cover Kosovo 's entry into the Games as a sovereign nation .
The SDSM will thus gain a majority on the committee .
Petar Miletic , a member of the Serbian Independent Liberal Party ( SLS ) , was reportedly fired at four times .
Finally , Croatia 's public procurement system lacks transparency and offers many opportunities for corruption .
This is the first banking license in the country in over a decade .
At the EP 's initiative , the new legislation includes special measures to ensure better protection of vulnerable energy consumers .
When will the Kosovo multiethnic police be able to take care of that job ?
Romania , an EU member state since 2007 , filled out the Schengen questionnaire , a complex document consisting of 250 strategic questions covering the acquis , late last year .
At a meeting with Prime Minister Sali Berisha , al @-@ Mohammad expressed Kuwait 's interest in investing in Albanian infrastructure and tourism , and the two leaders signed six agreements on co @-@ operation related to tourism , the economy and culture .
The latter arrived in Cyprus on Thursday from Great Britain , where she was on a state visit .
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges respect for Turkey 's " secular democratic principles , " in light of a controversial court case to shut down the ruling party .
Even today , Turkey still has problems with democracy that cannot be solved overnight , she said .
Turkey climbs nine places in the Swiss @-@ based IMD 's 2011 world competitiveness rankings . [ Reuters ]
Also in business news this week : Albania signs a contract to build hydropower plants , and unemployment in Croatia declines .
Spain is one of the five members of the 27 @-@ nation bloc that have not recognised Kosovo .
While showing a slight improvement from last year , Romania 's score of 3.1 indicates that it is perceived as more corrupt than its southern neighbour .
In Bulgaria and Romania , the economy is the top issue ( 65 % in both countries ) .
More than 1,000 scientists from 40 countries participated in the congress , which focused on the impact of global warming on world seas .
It is one of the most prominent buildings in Albania , " architect Vladimir Bregu said .
After his release from Zagreb , Golemovic fled to his native Derventa , in northern RS , where he got a Bosnian ID card , making him inaccessible to Croatian law enforcement agencies , despite the arrest warrant issued against him .
There are only three inspectors in Albania in charge of software piracy crimes , while in Montenegro there is no information about it .
Daimler AG buys stake of Mercedes @-@ Benz from Romanian Ion Tiriac .
" Imagine , suddenly you lose everything : your home , your town , your family , even your identity papers , " Emine Berisha says .
A report by the International Crisis group last month described a four @-@ party coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ) , which is not represented in parliament , as the only force in Serbia with " a clear pro @-@ European attitude and a realistic Kosovo policy . "
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He later moved to Sarajevo , and in 1971 permanently moved to Belgrade where he lived till his death in 1982 .
Some warn that it might be misleading naïve investors to buy and sell .
A survey by the newspaper Vecernji list , for example , found 75 % of respondents would participate .
But increasingly , Kosovo women and children are subjected to forced prostitution at home as well as abroad .
Unemployment in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) has hit a four @-@ year high .
In December , Mostar hosted a workshop on the current EU legislation regarding hygienic requirements for food .
Fortune magazine made its debut in Turkey this month .
The head of Serbia 's Health Insurance Bureau , Svetlana Vukajlovic , told SETimes that the loss of trust in the medical profession is the biggest consequence of such corruption scandals .
" [ The entire ] EU is focusing on alternative energy sources , only our government is building a second nuclear plant , " said Dimitrov last week in calling for the immediate suspension of the Belene project .
Tirana University awards an honourary degree to Turkey 's Nobel laureate .
The Albanian coastal town of Saranda is listed among the world 's top five tourist investment sites . [ Getty Images ]
In 2003 , the former Social Democrat @-@ led government breached the contract by importing crude oil from another company .
It should be much more open to new initiatives and ideas -- [ losing the ] mindset that the LDK should be guided only by those who have experience .
The court said it had abolished only the provisions that gave priority to the Albanian community over other ethnic groups in the country , and called on the government to decide whether the Albanian flag should be displayed or not .
The only other contender for incumbent Ahmet Necdet Sezer 's post is dissident AKP lawmaker Ersonmez Yarbay , but he is said to have no chance of beating Gul , now the foreign minister .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 12 / 05 / 09
KFOR officials told SETimes that there are no further talks scheduled .
The current situation in Iraq and Macedonia 's military co @-@ operation were the topics of a meeting Monday ( July 16th ) between Macedonian Defence Minister Lazar Elenovski and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Lawrence Butler .
Adopted by parliament on May 29th , the law bars those convicted of war crimes before The Hague tribunal or in domestic courts from spreading ideas .
Home sweet home is hard to find
The show , dubbed " The Humane Mission of the Angel , " features 27 photographs illustrating the life of Proeski , who died at 26 in a car accident last October .
Culture and Society : Turkey wins award at Tehran Book Fair
Tadic congratulated the team on the 11 medals it won , including three golds .
However , Bicakcic added , " it is hard to know when our politicians will adopt this law . "
And after that , we were never able make up for that period , " the Coalition said in its declaration , expressing hope that those who went back to finish school would now share their knowledge .
" That is why it is important that we all , including the Serbian government , work towards making the deployment of EULEX to Kosovo successful , " Rehn said .
Jouyet delivered a strong statement of support for EU integration in the Western Balkans , including Macedonia .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 13 / 08 / 11
Were that to happen could spark an exodus of Serbs living elsewhere in Kosovo .
During the talks , Christofias and Talat decided that a number of working groups and technical committees would be established " in the most expeditious way possible " to work out the details of a re @-@ unification agreement .
Voters went to the polls to elect members of the tripartite state presidency , including a representative of each of the country 's three main ethnic communities -- Bosniaks , Serbs and Croats -- as well as members of the national parliament .
" This year nobody contacted us .
The Turkish project is the world 's first such contemporary land art park in terms of its magnitude .
If the motion is approved by all members , the funding will be made available over the next four years .
Serbia will never recognise Kosovo 's independence and will continue to search for a compromise solution through legal means , Serbian President Boris Tadic said on Friday ( August 8th ) during a meeting with US President George W. Bush in Beijing .
The decision on the two @-@ year arrangement will need to be confirmed by the IMF 's Executive Board .
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The country wrapped up its talks on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU in December .
The former communist regime left it with a poor road and highway system .
On November 11th , a Turkish @-@ flagged cargo ship carrying 275 illegal immigrants was towed safely to the Greek shore after it was caught in rough seas off the coast of south @-@ western Greece .
Libel laws are often used against journalists to discourage them from prying into areas authorities would prefer to leave covered .
The court acquitted three other defendants .
Tadic said he would begin to form a new government immediately , which would strive for EU membership and preservation of Serbian authority over Kosovo .
According to SDSM leader Branko Crvenkovski , the deal was in " clear violation of the constitution and the rule of law . "
The Employment Agency 's skills training courses and business incubator for startups complement the efforts by civil society .
Census results showed the number of Turks , the second biggest ethnic group , declined by 0.6 % to 8.8 % of the population .
Stressing Turkey 's strategic location as a bridge between Europe and Asia , Britain 's Queen Elizabeth II voiced support for Ankara 's EU bid Tuesday ( May 13th ) evening , shortly after she began her first official visit to the country in 37 years .
ATHENS , Greece -- EU President Herman van Rompuy arrives in Athens on Tuesday ( April 12th ) for talks with President Karolos Papoulias and Prime Minister George Papandreou .
After over a decade of unsuccessful attempts to sell off Bulgartabac , the deal finally went through .
However , of even greater concern is the current account @-@ deficit which hit 37.2 billion dollars in the first five months of this year , a 121 % increase compared to the same period last year .
Controversial Bulgarian businessman Alexei Petrov , a former commando and advisor at the State Agency for National Security who was arrested in 2010 on charges of involvement in serious organised crime could get 1.5 % of the vote , according to the MBMD poll .
" We condemn this incident , which should not have happened .
Serbia will negotiate the gradual unfreezing of public wages and pensions with the IMF , Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic announced Tuesday ( August 3rd ) .
By law , there can be no run @-@ off in this election .
In the middle of a press conference , they put down their cameras and left , leaving all the ministers of the Macedonian government standing on the stage .
The document envisions co @-@ operation in handling the consequences of the use of or accidents involving chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear agents .
" Kosovo is part of Serbia under the constitution , but our parliament has also adopted a decision that Serbia will do everything to become an EU member .
Earlier this month , the BiH government reached an agreement with the IMF on a new , three @-@ year stand @-@ by arrangement , worth about $ 1.5 billion , or more than 1 billion euros .
UNMIK , meanwhile , said in a press release that any attack on its personnel or property would be destructive and counterproductive , particularly at this juncture .
" We are convinced that the property restitution was done correctly , " he said .
Aferdita Rushiti is editor @-@ in @-@ chief of Blue Sky , a Kosovo radio channel that broadcasts in Albanian and in the languages of other communities of Kosovo , especially Serbian .
Ensembles from Slovakia , Israel , Romania , Italy , Greece , Poland , Croatia , and Bosnia and Herzegovina are participating .
Presidential election rekindles hopes for revived Cyprus peace efforts
Turkey and Serbia are ready to work together to promote stability and peace in the Balkans , Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said in Ankara on Saturday ( February 20th ) after meeting with Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic .
Companies such as Intracom IT Services , Altec , Profile and Plesio Computers , among others , have already had success in the markets of other Balkan countries .
Next is Djibril Cisse , Super League 's top scorer , who after many years , plays for the French team .
The series paints Suleiman as a man in love with the concubine Hurrem , known as Roxelana in Europe .
" The six @-@ point plan does not exist for Kosovo , " said Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Rame Manaj , reflecting Pristina 's long @-@ held attitude towards the plan .
By Ljiljana Smiljanic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 18 / 11 / 10
" 60 Minutes " reporter Slobodan Vaskovic has been reporting on the alleged corruption of RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik . [ FTV ]
Constitutional reform key to NATO prospects
The registry holds the credit profiles of citizens . [ OSCE ]
Viewing the SAA as tantamount to Serbian recognition of Kosovo 's independence , Kostunica denounced it as " legally null and void . "
Preci : The tax evasion levels , although improved compared to a decade ago , comprise mainly of non @-@ payment of taxes and duties , but also of unpaid social insurance .
A PKK supporter carries the terrorist group 's flag [ Getty Images ]
In a historic verdict on Monday ( February 26th ) , the International Court of Justice ruled that while Serbia failed to comply with its obligation to stop and punish those who carried out the genocide in Srebrenica in July 1995 , there was insufficient evidence that Serbia committed , assisted or funded acts of genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) during the 1990s conflict .
Such an outcome , he said , is the result of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict , and there is no going back now .
EULEX chief Yves de Kermabon said on Monday that a group of around 20 senior members of the mission has already arrived in Kosovo to oversee the operation 's establishment , which would take place after additional consultations with the UN .
" Every single day there is one doctor who leaves Bulgaria , " the Sofia News Agency quoted Borissova as saying .
Skopje resident Jordan Nikolov , 49 , credits the late leader for steering his people out of the bloodshed that engulfed other parts of the former Yugoslavia as the communist state fell apart .
Since 1939 , six quakes with magnitudes greater than 7 have struck on the fault , along a chain leading east to west .
Zoran Milanovic , the new SDP head , might have the same opportunity this time , though Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor , leader of the centre @-@ right HDZ , wants to stay at the helm .
The Institute for Political Research conducted survey of 1,110 people under the framework of a project to modernise the education sector .
Even so , he said , it has managed to hand down 30 verdicts .
The project is open for more photo contributions .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 18 / 04 / 07
Bulgaria also must introduce biometric passports .
Lajcak strongly criticised the rejections , saying the committee was squandering valuable time .
Research shows women making progress in Macedonia
The company 's CEO for Romania , John Guerry , said the factory , based in Jucu , will be the only supplier for Nokia accessories in Europe .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 23 / 12 / 09
" When these forces are being used to attack police in Kosovo , EULEX police and KFOR troops , this is a severe attack on all the established security architecture in the Balkans since 1999 . "
" Our police are accommodated very well to investigate such kind of cases , " he said .
A Hungarian @-@ US consortium will invest half a billion dollars in building a bio @-@ ethanol plant in the town of Zrenjanin , along with a port and other infrastructure .
By Alina Lehtinen for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 06 / 04 / 11
The session effectively concluded a 120 @-@ day period of negotiations brokered by an international " troika " of envoys representing the EU , Russia and the United States .
" Investigative journalism and media pluralism are seriously threatened by organised crime and by different forms of pressure from political and business quarters , " Reporters without Borders said last week , regarding press freedom in Bulgaria .
Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev and his deputy in charge of EU fund management , Meglena Plugchieva , who were both in Berlin , criticised the EC , as they expressed their " disappointment . "
Albanian Muslims who constructed and administered in the Ottoman Empire and its European parts , " he tells SETimes .
The officials reportedly agreed to work towards the adoption of two protocols aimed at normalising ties between Ankara and Yerevan .
The Saudi Development Fund has approved a $ 25m loan for construction of the Tirana @-@ Elbasan Highway in Albania .
" It 's only got us closer to the end @-@ game : either the breakup of the euro or euro bonds .
Extensive remains found at the southern edge of the Greek capital are thought to belong to a marketplace dating from the 4th or 5th century BC .
The mayor of the Serb @-@ majority town of Strpce shares his " super combined " goal of economic development through winter sports with a vision of multiethnic tolerance .
" [ At the beginning of ] every year , we send an official letter to organisations of local government , municipalities and communal units , to verify the whereabouts of families included in blood feuds . [ This helps us identify ] the number of children that we have to assist with teaching in the house conditions , " Ferketi told SETimes .
Voting was monitored by 4,500 foreign and local observers amid tight police security .
Mladic was arrested May 26th in northern Serbia after nearly 16 years on the run as a fugitive .
The independence of Kosovo was proclaimed in close co @-@ ordination with the European Union and the United States of America .
SETimes : Overall , what is the main cause of human trafficking ?
Rough calculations by the centre show that 900,000 Bosnians live on land containing mines in more than 1,600 communities .
The price was 120m euros .
A two @-@ day conference for education ministers in the Western Balkans was held in Belgrade on January 25th and 26th .
We are assisting in the research of the titles and paperwork to prepare the property for legal turn over to the government or entities .
He has cured thousands of people across Serbia and surrounding countries .
The declaration of independence prompted a series of protests by Kosovo Serbs , particularly in the country 's north .
Serbia , Montenegro praise bilateral relations
The decision of the Federal Constitutional Court came in response to claims challenging the legality of Germany 's decision to take part in both the first , 110 @-@ billion @-@ euro rescue package for Greece and the 440 @-@ billion @-@ euro European Financial Stability Facility ( EFSF ) .
Experts in Bulgaria estimate 4,000 citizens are unaware of their own HIV @-@ positive status ; the government did register 111 new HIV cases in 2008 , bringing the nationwide total to 926 .
Although Ankara has passed a number of sweeping reforms aimed at meeting the EU 's political criteria for membership , critics say that implementation has been lagging and that onerous restrictions remain in force .
Among the sites highlighted was the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate at Pec , built in the 12th century , and its flagship Decani Monastery .
Ivo Pukanic , owner and editor @-@ in @-@ chief of Croatia 's leading political weekly , Nacional , died on Thursday in a car bomb explosion in downtown Zagreb .
Bulgaria , Romania reflect on five years of EU membership
Macedonia will also argue that it has been conducting a successful fight against human trafficking , as well as implementing integrated border management and bringing the process of signing readmission agreements close to completion .
Turkish rights groups praised Sahin for taking quick action against the suspected offenders .
NATO would like to extend an invitation to Macedonia at its Bucharest summit next year , but the country must show more results .
" They ask how things are up there ; we ask how they are down there , whether we can help each other fix papers or arrange documents , are there jobs anywhere , money . "
Harvey : That is easy -- the friends .
Slovenian veto endangers Croatian EU road map
Business leaders were given a list of 14 factors and were asked to select the five most problematic for doing business in their country and to rank them between 1 ( most problematic ) and 5 .
" Certain changes have been made .
The period in which the government announced the raise in GDP till March 1st , the date when it 's put to effect , is simply too short , and sends a negative message to potential investors in Croatia , " the Association 's spokesperson Ljiljana Hecimovic told SETimes .
Apart from honorable people , there are those involved in crime , those who have been in prison , are or will be indicted , " Radovanovic said .
On the positive side , Serbia does not have a single player injured in the qualifiers , unlike other teams .
SETimes : As the minister in charge of social policy , do you foresee mass worker protests this fall ?
Hypermarkets began cropping up and ground @-@ floor private shops flourished .
On January 15th , Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al @-@ Ahmad al @-@ Jabir al @-@ Sabah assured visiting Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli that his country will be the first Persian Gulf country to recognise Kosovo 's independence .
We went to Croatia with a large business delegation in order promote the possibilities for economic co @-@ operation .
" That was the worst winter in a long time .
Also in business : Japan 's Mitsubishi enters the Turkish fleet @-@ leasing business , and a Croatian company plans a trade centre in the suburbs of Zagreb .
Sezer vetoed several bills on the grounds that they violated the principle of secularism , and he also vetoed the appointments of at least 350 Islamist @-@ leaning officials to key positions .
Is this a partnership @-@ based co @-@ operation ?
The winning entry represents a fusion of the proposals of the two finalists : Sestic , composer of the anthem 's music , and Benjamin Isovic , a Sarajevo musician .
Several EU states , notably heavyweights France and Germany , have recently called for a pause in the enlargement process until the Union resolves the institutional crisis from Ireland 's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty last year .
Condemning the use of military force against Libyan civilians , they said Gaddafi should quit so that the bloodshed in the country may end .
SETimes : What is the security situation in the Serb enclaves ?
Analysts expect that the EU 's decision on Belgrade 's status will be important for relations with Kosovo and the entire region .
Vetvendosje Party MP Rexhep Selimi -- a former KLA senior official -- says that this law will not resolve the status of veterans in Kosovo .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci 's administration has been engaged in internationally mediated efforts to solve the ongoing border crisis with Serbia .
An ambient theatre festival began in Smederevo , Serbia on Tuesday ( August 11th ) with a performance by Germany 's Theatre Titanick .
" We have to be done with those matters from the past and move on , for that reason I think the document was rightfully adopted , " she said .
The number of Facebook users in the Balkans is growing . [ Getty Images ]
But we can settle them in a five @-@ star hotel , and yet we have not solved the problem of how those people will live and how they will get their education .
Canning and preserving fruits and vegetables are another winter tradition .
Bulgaria follows , with 31 % having accessed the internet during the review period .
Rioters smashed McDonald 's restaurants , threw stones at embassies of the countries that have recognised Kosovo , and attacked several supermarkets owned by Slovenian retailer Mercator .
The countries ' territorial integrity and sovereignty must be respected and this is the basis for peace in the Balkans .
Also in science news : Serbia and Albania signed a memorandum of understanding , and Bulgarian students discover a new asteroid .
According to data provided by the government 's Gender Equality Council , just 3.5 % of Roma women live past the age of 65 .
Turnout is another variable .
Treatment is the most successful in leukemia , but there are also malignancies such as neuroblastoma , where even with the most modern methods no more than 40 % of patients are cured , " she said .
By Marko Biocina for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 08 / 06 / 10
Bosniaks were given an opportunity for representation on the Council of Peoples , claims SNSD Executive Secretary Rajko Vasic , saying the party is determined not to remove Malic from the post .
News of his return caused Crobex , the benchmark index of the Zagreb Stock Exchange , to fall by 0.6 % on a daily basis amid a two @-@ week rally .
" There are thousands of ways they can save , but the politicians simply do not listen to expert opinion , " Bakic said .
The payments began on March 1st 2008 .
( From left ) Social Democratic MP Nikola Kjurciev , DUI 's Rafiz Aliti and Sadula Duraku . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
The participants of the conference unanimously underlined the importance of the Balkans as cement for the unity and solidarity of Turkey , with Honorary Consul of Bosnia and Herzegovina Kemal Baysak saying " the Balkan world provides the Turkish world with an opportunity to unify under a single roof . "
Papandreou then met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris on Sunday , and meets on Monday in Washington with US President Barack Obama .
Meanwhile , the army has vacated the premises at Dracevac , leaving the grounds available for a new role .
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci says Pristina wants to do more than establish the rule of law in the north .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 07 / 11 / 11
Tension has been mounting in the Balkan nation since the October 2006 general elections and the ascent to power of two influential politicians with conflicting visions .
Hamogelo tou Paidiou President Costas Yannopoulos told SETimes there is an alarming increase in child neglect .
The festival runs until Saturday .
Jung met with Turkish counterpart Vecdi Gonul , Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and top army generals .
Bulgaria 's new government said it will review all energy agreements that the previous Socialist @-@ led coalition cabinet signed with Russia .
Macedonia impresses with military reform
" Give peace a chance " may have started off as the anthem to the American anti @-@ war movement in the 1970s .
But earlier this month , Chairman of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce ( PKS ) Milos Bugarin told reporters that this budget is insufficient , and the bank will need at least 1 billion euros to foster economic development .
He prefers watching a match from the safety of his home .
Saric , wanted by police since last year 's confiscation of 2 tonnes of cocaine from a yacht in Uruguay , managed to flee the country .
Revenues are expected to help the country cover a 2 billion @-@ euro shortfall in its budget targets .
Gruevski called on all presidents and prime ministers in the region to act fairly and responsibly , as Serbian and Kosovo media outlets speculated on whether or not Macedonia would withdraw its recognition .
" The whole issue of the weak rule of law in the region is a serious concern not only for economic freedom , but for political freedom as well , " he noted .
The service has symbolic as well as economic significance , reflecting newly improved ties between the two neighbours .
Serbian soldiers and police officers will take part in the EU operations in Uganda and Somalia this year , and participate in UN missions in Congo , Liberia , Haiti , Ivory Coast , Lebanon , Cyprus , and the Middle East .
The 2010 Access to Learning Award went to the library for its creative use of information and technology services to meet the needs of more than 180,000 people .
The two states have a number of interests in common in the Middle East that have brought them closer together .
Also this week : Emir Kusturica is tapped to chair Film Centre Serbia 's board of directors .
These agreements were signed far more in favour of the Albanian side than the Serbian side . "
Members of the public say they were appalled by the murder .
Evidence of it turned up in the company 's internal audit controls for 2005 @-@ 2006 .
" We don 't want Serbia to give up its European integration , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn told the German daily Die Welt .
Two months later , the Macedonian IT and Telecommunications Association hosted the Third International Scientific Conference for 120 innovators from 15 countries .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev met with Iraqi counterpart Nuri al @-@ Maliki and other senior officials in Baghdad on Tuesday ( December 12th ) .
Speaking after a meeting Wednesday with Albanian Foreign Minister Ilir Meta , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said it is " already high time " that step was made .
Enver Peci , chairman of the Kosovo Judicial Council , said the justice system is adopting measures to deal with the situation , which he described as " extraordinary . "
Results of their work is obvious , but in Belgrade , directly or indirectly , they have been labeled traitors .
Nabucco Gas Pipeline International , responsible for building and managing the pipeline , insists it will start pumping gas to Europe by 2014 .
Former Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin , the Socialist party 's candidate , and Bulgaria 's first EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva , who is running as an independent , are viewed as the other front @-@ runners in the race with chances of making it to the October 30th runoff .
The Montenegrin government has suggested that the Russian airliners land at Podgorica Airport .
Will it help bring to justice those who committed war crimes between 1991 and 2001 ?
The two officials discussed specific directions for future co @-@ operation and their countries ' joint participation in military missions and co @-@ operation in human resources .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will be in Brussels on September 9th and 10th for talks aimed at unblocking EU funds for his country , media reported Monday ( August 17th ) .
Serbia regards its possible inclusion in the South Stream pipeline , designed to carry 20 billion cubic metres of Russian natural gas to Italy per year , as an issue of huge strategic importance .
Nisipeanu plays professionally for various clubs in Romania , France and Germany .
Alexsander Cipa , editor of the daily Shqip , believes political conflict is likely no matter how the College rules .
The testing can identify both the type of substance and the amount used .
In this version , if the organisation called Ergenekon was not exposed , a wave of political murders and terrorism would have occurred as part of a nefarious plot that would create the necessary excuse for military intervention .
The latest was in response to promised reforms by the government .
The Renault engineering centre in Romania will produce parts for export . [ Getty Images ]
Russia nonetheless set up " security zones " around South Ossetia and Abkhazia and recognised the two regions as independent states on August 26th , prompting strong Western condemnation .
Too bad that some on the Internet , but also in the real world , are being ironic about what is now going on in Bucharest and in other cities .
Acts like this are unfriendly , and won 't provide a solution to the problems they have in their country . "
Maybe not that we would all get rich overnight , but I thought there would be justice for all .
On the energy front , though , the PNL might prove more successful .
Only one of the babies sold by the group has reportedly been recovered so far and will be repatriated to Bulgaria .
Motorists under the age of 24 represent 11 % of the total in Croatia but cause 20 % of crashes and 30 % of accidents involving alcohol .
The Trans @-@ Adriatic Pipeline ( TAP ) consortium announced on Monday ( August 8th ) it is doubling its investment in Greece to over 1 billion euros , despite the country 's financial woes .
No artist can say he 's waiting for inspiration , like waiting to go on a date .
I hope you will invest in your country . "
Members of the eurozone postponed releasing the next tranche until Greece implements reforms -- including privatisation of state @-@ owned entities and the sale or lease of state properties -- to raise 50 billion more euros .
Violence will not be tolerated in Kosovo , while those advocating partition should know this is not an option , NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said in Pristina on Thursday .
By Alina Radu for Southeast European Times in Chisinau -- 10 / 01 / 12
Gursel contends , though , that " success does not only require economic reform ... there is also need for political reforms . " In short , " Turkey has to follow the road to democracy under EU standards . "
The centre will be open for other countries in the region to join , Dacic said .
Two Polish members of the European Parliament were also detained on Saturday , but were later released .
The DP will control the military services and the DSS will control the police .
BRUSSELS , Belgium / ANKARA , Turkey -- The command @-@ and @-@ control centre for NATO 's air campaign to enforce a no @-@ fly zone over Libya will be located at the alliance 's base in the province of Izmir in western Turkey , NATO spokesperson Col. Geoffrey Booth told a press conference in Brussels on Friday ( March 25th ) .
Interim Prime Minister Lucas Papademos , however , hailed the agreement .
It is a striking tribute to an artist who succeeded in accomplishing what most politicians and leaders cannot -- transcending the divisions that have wreaked havoc in the Balkans .
The Sava , Croatia 's largest river , has risen to 463cm , its highest level in 50 years .
SETimes : Your repertoire is full of world famous fables , but it also contains Macedonian folk tales .
Many NGOs and intellectuals criticised the military .
" There 's always a chance .
Montenegro 's media is swayed by political influence , SEEMO said . [ Reuters ]
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic , who also took part in the conference , called on the EU to send a clear message to Western Balkan countries confirming that the enlargement process will continue .
A deal would clear up one of the biggest obstacles in the EU process -- the impasse over opening Turkey 's ports and airports to traffic from the Greek @-@ run part of Cyprus .
" It 's very important because it 's the first time we 've actually put these soldiers and generals on trial before they actually attempt a coup d 'etat , " he told SETimes .
Companies competing for the bid include Adani Power / PT Adani Global , a consortium from India and Indonesia ; AES Electric Ltd / Demir Export A , a Turkish @-@ American consortium ; Park Holding , in Turkey ; and PPC / ContourGlobal LLP , a constortium of Greek , British and US companies .
They discussed bilateral issues and ways to boost economic co @-@ operation .
The problem is the same in other regional countries .
Pliva 's most famous drug remains the antibiotic Sumamed , widely known among European physicians and consumers .
They jointly issued a statement that said " National unity is needed , as well as a reasonable compromise , for a solution to the differences about the name with Greece . "
The country is slated to take part in 69 PfP programmes .
Topping the list are former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic , who is widely believed to be hiding in Serbia , and the wartime leader of the Bosnian Serbs , Radovan Karadzic .
Bujar Bukoshi says opening up the LDK is the only way to solve the crisis . [ Reuters ]
The main characteristic of an intelligent person is their sense of humour , which means we Serbs are intelligent beings .
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They also reviewed bilateral co @-@ operation and possibilities for organising joint training of special units , as well as exchanges of expertise in NATO @-@ related defence reforms .
Prices in the regional market should be backed by the faster development of corporate culture and adaptation to EU standards .
However , the vote did not result in a clear winner .
Sunday 's events are not the first since campaigning officially began on May 11th .
Turkey and Azerbaijan have traditionally been the closest of partners . [ Reuters ]
So what is the solution ?
Belgrade and Kosovo Serbs strongly opposed the arrival of the Kosovo police and customs officers at the crossings in northern Kosovo , demanding that only the representatives of international missions stay at the crossings .
SETimes : Many say you are one of the greatest composers of your time .
The Montenegrin and Greek defence ministries signed a memorandum of co @-@ operation Wednesday ( November 7th ) .
" We are not happy with this decision , " Foreign Ministry spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos said .
The motion was initiated by the New Kosovo Alliance ( AKR ) , headed by businessman Behgjet Pacolli .
" Our country has reached the brink of the abyss , " President Karolos Papoulias warned in a written statement Wednesday .
Otherwise , the report is positive overall , although it identifies areas that need improvement , such as dialogue among political parties .
In his victory speech , Ivanov said his main priorities are NATO and EU integration and resolution of the " name issue with Greece , " as quoted by Reuters .
Kuzu points out that the 1982 constitution has already been changed 17 times , mostly in areas expanding freedoms .
" The party is never going to achieve the results it did with Tomislav Nikolic . "
Education and Science Minister Zarko Obradovic says victims and witnesses should not hesitate to use the hotline - and he guarantees that their anonymity will be protected .
Officials say that , despite the high figures , unemployment has already started to level off , with the rate around 20 % lower than in 2009 .
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A move by the Turkish government to block Google services has left millions of internet users frustrated and put the country 's internet legislation under scrutiny .
We even got what we didn 't state in the platform , for example that Vojvodina has its symbols , and the constitution stipulates those symbols . "
Tadic also met with French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy and discussed prospects for the ratification of Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
Djokovic 's success was the pinnacle in a series of achievements by Serbian tennis players in Melbourne .
Meta : Relations between Albania and Kosovo are excellent and will continue to extend in all fields .
" As of January 1st , 2008 , Albania will have implemented the 10 % flat tax system , one of the lowest in Europe , " Berisha told a business community meeting in late March .
This summer 's drought in Serbia caused agricultural losses of up to 387m euros .
" I showed to myself and to everybody else I have enough quality to be in the top three and four in the world .
On my first birthday in Kosovo I was given a beehive as a present .
The IMF will return to Albania to assist in drafting the 2010 budget and monitor the process , local media reported on Tuesday ( October 27th ) .
Cana : I generally keep details of my personal life personal , but I think that if there is anything important in my life that people need to know , I have no problem telling them .
But for environmentalists , it 's a big red flag .
( From left ) Serbian President Boris Tadic , Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn initial the Stabilisation and Association Agreement at the EU headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday ( November 7th ) . [ Getty Images ]
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The previous record of 120kg was set by China 's Chen Xiexia in 2007 .
Serbia made some progress in this area and in developing a comprehensive anti @-@ corruption policy during the reporting period , said the EC .
" The patriarch is adhering to the notion that the current authorities [ president , government , parliament ] are legal and legitimate and , according to Gospel , must be respected as the result of the will of the people , " Tucic explained .
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Germany 's RWE and Belgian utility company Electrabel , which were shortlisted in March , are now expected to submit their final offers by September 15th .
While acknowledging improvements , critics of the amendment argue that it leaves Article 301 as a lingering threat to free speech .
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Croatia is scheduled to become the EU 's 28th member next year , and Macedonia is campaigning for an invitation this spring .
Soros Foundation Romania Executive Director Gabriel Petrescu ( right ) and National Environmental Protection Agency President Zsolt Nagy attend the conference in Bucharest . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Only days after a fatal explosion at a Mitrovica protest , a gun attack wounds Serb lawmaker Petar Miletic .
Alpay asserted that the example could be studied by Islamist organisations such as the Muslim Brotherhood , which is likely to help establish Egypt 's next government .
It is unknown if the tensions between ethnic Macedonians and Albanians , in which at least 30 people were arrested , will be addressed in talks with the Union .
This comes one week after they approved a controversial bill that will curb early retirement , slash pensions and ease labour regulations for employers in the private sector .
This is the second tranche of a 180m @-@ euro loan approved in 2007 .
The annual vehicle registration taxes , as well as those levied on boats and luxury cars , would likely also be raised .
The government insists it is willing to find a solution , but not one that would compromise Macedonia 's identity and national interests .
But there has been no positive response from Armenia yet , said Bilman .
However , the initiative has triggered opposition from environmentalists and local residents .
" The violence escalates because the authorities are hypocritical .
Unemployment afflicts nearly half of Kosovo 's workforce . [ Getty Images ]
" Kosovo must not be divided , taking into consideration that such a decision is only possible along ethnic lines , and that would mean encouraging many radical structures that exist in the whole region .
Novak Djokovic beat Frenchman Jo @-@ Wilfred Tsonga in the Australian Open final Sunday ( January 27th ) , becoming the first Serbian to win a grand slam tournament .
That way , she says , ethnic communities would be ensured representation , independent of political affiliation .
EU membership " our ultimate goal "
Romania registered the biggest economic advance in September among the EU member states for the fourth consecutive month , according to Eurostats .
As Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia on February 17th , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci reaffirmed Pristina 's commitment to former UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's settlement proposal .
The EU foreign ministers indicated on Tuesday that the eight chapters frozen three years ago will remain off limits for Turkey until it ends its trade embargo on Cyprus , but gave the green light for the opening of talks on environmental policies later this month .
" It was not possible to go into such details , because Bulgaria is not among the countries which are in the first ranks to consider this issue .
According to the European Parliament ( EP ) , which released a report on Serbia and its EU bid last week , " corruption , particularly in the police and the judiciary , remains a serious problem . "
" One of our visions in the short @-@ run is to establish a SEELS to institutionalise academic co @-@ operation in the fields of legal education , scientific research and publishing , and to increase the mobility and networking of academics , students , researchers and legal professionals across borders , " she said .
By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 22 / 07 / 10
" The mayor makes all suggestions , official decisions , and budget executions .
Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to many religious sites .
Don 't they know that we already have Remetinec prison full of people who are charged with corruption , including ministers , too ?
The two ministers stressed their countries ' common position on Kosovo .
The company has drilled in Dumre , central Albania , local media reported on Monday ( September 27th ) .
Prizren has a population of around 170,000 , mostly Albanians .
This is a 24 % increase from a year ago .
In a statement to the press , the UN Security Council unanimously condemned " in the strongest terms the mob attacks against embassies in Belgrade . "
The troika will now report to UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon on December 10th , telling him more or less what former UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari said back in March -- that Belgrade and Pristina cannot reach agreement on final status .
The event attracted 35,000 visitors , including US actress Meg Ryan .
However , Montenegro tourist agencies such as Gorbis report an increased number of bookings this year , despite a lower standard of living than in 2009 .
On Monday , hundreds of Serb protesters gathered outside the court building , throwing stones and firecrackers at members of the international forces participating in the raid .
Her immediate tasks would include a review of Sofia 's budget and preparations for the winter season , Dnevnik daily quoted her as telling reporters before the news conference .
Kosovo 's public broadcaster must become a full member of the EBU before the country can be represented at Eurovision . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
SOFIA , Bulgaria -- Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have reached an informal agreement to establish a joint venture for the South Stream gas pipeline project by November 15th , the government said in a press release Thursday ( October 21st ) .
That 's a lot to pay in a country where the minimum annual wage is around $ 400 and the average monthly income is around $ 1000 .
Other foreign brands trusted in Romania include Dell , Nokia , Vodafone and Canon .
Opposition leader Edi Rama shared in the euphoria .
Serbia 's Minister of Interior Ivica Dacic warned his friends and family not to call him if they commit traffic violations because they will not be granted special privileges .
We are equally devoted to lobbying and advocating for better positioning of the media and journalists in the public discourse and raising the awareness and understanding of the role of the media in a democratic society , the freedom of expression standards , lobbying for legislation changes in accordance with European standards , and enhancing the media literacy .
" This academic year we have offered over 400,000 euros in scholarships and we are working very hard to increase this number , " Ibrahimi said .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 25 / 11 / 11
However , some progress has been made .
Mitic : I think life conditions , not politicians , cause decisions .
While the process of Euro @-@ Atlantic integration is specific to each country and based on the merits of each , it is also important that no country should lag behind , " Zbogar wrote in Europe 's World in the autumn of 2010 .
Inflation eased off , in line with developments in global commodity markets , " he said .
To root it out , he said , strict legal regulations -- as well as a profound change in the social environment -- are needed .
Independence is non @-@ negotiable , and a territorial split is out of the question , according to Kosovo 's team for the status talks .
Protesters march against politicians , banks , the economic crisis and high unemployment in downtown Madrid on December 28th . [ Reuters ]
According to Ali Balci , a Palestinian analyst at the Sakarya University , Ankara is seeking to take over a role long held by Cairo .
The visits of General Bantz Craddock , commander of US forces in Europe ; General David Petraeus , head of US forces in Iraq , and General James Cartwright , vice chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff , came only two weeks after a key meeting in Washington between US President George W. Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on November 5th .
" Weak growth and weak balance sheets -- of governments , financial institutions , and households -- are feeding negatively on each other , fuelling a crisis of confidence and holding back demand , investment , and job creation . "
" Beginning in March 2011 , KFOR will have two Multinational Battlegroups , one with headquarters in Camp Bondsteel , led by Americans , and one with headquarters in Pec / Peja , led by the Italians , " Bredtmann said .
The European Investment Bank approved on Tuesday ( May 12th ) a 400m @-@ euro loan to Ford Romania to fund production of more energy @-@ efficient vehicles .
" DPS might suffer the most damage in northern municipalities because of the economic crisis , not because of the unification of the opposition .
Police Director Milorad Veljovic thinks the union is justified in its requests and demands .
" If officials can not be driven in Mercedes , they will be in Audis , but they will not walk , " he said .
Under the law , lawmakers were entitled to supplementary pensions in the amount of 50 , 60 and 70 % of their actual salary , based on mandate terms , and effective at age 55 .
Now two prosecutors in the Italian town of Bari -- Eugenia Pontassuglia and Giuseppe Scelzi -- say they have finished their investigation and will file charges against Djukanovic and a dozen others .
While Slovenians who regularly drive their own highways find the permit system cheaper than the previous distance @-@ based model , foreign motorists are furious .
In 2006 in Germany , the team did not score a single point but allowed many goals .
Djukanovic 's first task when he resumes office will be to draft a set of government priorities to cover the period until autumn 2009 , when parliamentary elections are scheduled .
Albanian Foreign Minister Ilir Meta phoned his Kosovo counterpart , Skender Hyseni , to congratulate him .
Russian foreign minister visits Ohrid
Proponents say a new Albanian citizenship law would invite more investment opportunities . [ Reuters ]
Maybe , people are saying , FIFA made a mistake with this new Jabulani ball .
Although the riots were violent , they were not as intense as last year , when the fatal shooting of 15 @-@ year @-@ old Alexis Grigoropoulos sparked an unprecedented uprising that resulted in property damage exceeding 1 billion euros .
Petkovska spoke with SETimes correspondent Goran Trajkov in an exclusive two @-@ part interview about journalism in Macedonia .
According to Montenegro 's Ministry of Finance , the country 's GDP declined by 5.3 % in 2009 , but according to the IMF assessment , the decrease was 7 % .
" The real person who ordered those murders is Sali Berisha .
I guess the band members were surprised how many people love them here and stand in the rain just to listen to their music , " Split resident Renato Zelic told SETimes .
In the 1990s , the Croatian public considered Feral Tribune a beacon of democracy and freedom of speech .
In his opinion , admission to the Charter would invigorate reformers in BiH .
Due to intense interest , it was shown three times at ZagrebDox 2011 , a film festival in the Croatian capital .
The movie , to be titled " My Life in Ruins , " will be produced by Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson .
He added , however , that the interest of US investors is multilayered , as they also were interested in mountain tourism .
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul . [ Getty Images ]
ACIPS President Sanel Huskic explained that parties representing the Serbs , Croats and Bosniaks do not compete with the parties of the other ethnicities but solely amongst themselves .
Another problem Hammarberg cites involves freedom of speech , particularly the continued implementation of Article 301 of the Criminal Code , which punishes any offence against the Turkish republic , the government , the parliament or the judiciary . ( Zaman - 02 / 10 / 09 ; Hurriyet , DPA - 01 / 10 / 09 )
" We can say for the first time that between us and White Schengen there is nothing else but a serious technical work .
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa . [ Getty Images ]
" Kosovo should and can adhere to the OIC , especially nowadays when the OIC is managed by Turkey .
Fifteen counties -- including Macedonia , Croatia and BiH -- gained at least 2.5 points in their economic freedom scores .
" I absolutely support all forms of democratic protest .
The IMF will also participate , by providing " at least half as much as the EU contribution , " or 250 billion euros .
Belgrade 's street performers ' festival -- Belgrade Basker Fest -- wrapped up on Sunday ( June 20th ) .
More than 12 million Europeans , or almost 4 % of all adults , have used cocaine at least once , the 100 @-@ page paper noted .
She speaks English and French .
" I will be closely watching the work done by every ministry , " Karamanlis said .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 31 / 01 / 11
Thaci has said he is prepared to lead the country towards independence .
" We now have the resources needed to turn the health system into one performing to European standards , " said Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu at the inauguration of the hospital .
They were accompanied by 20 Croatian children , also war orphans .
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The two men had escaped from prison together with five others in August .
Crvenkovski is expected to then take up the reins of the SDSM .
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The park , which cost 1.2m euros to construct , is the second in Europe .
They were interested to know about our Christian symbols and my sisters and I were interested in learning about their Muslim symbols . "
" This year will be marked by a wave of privatisation , because we see ourselves as a liberal government that believes in free enterprise , " Berisha told the ministers .
As Slobodan Milosevic attempts to assert Serbian power within the federation , nationalist and separatist movements are on the rise in other Yugoslav republics , notably Croatia and Slovenia . On January 20th , 1990 , the Croatian and Slovenian delegations withdraw from the Congress of the League of Communists of Yugoslavia .
The firm will be called " Nov Operator " ( New Operator ) .
Belgrade , which insists on retaining some degree of sovereignty , has rejected the plan .
Officials stand in front of a building devastated by a bomb attack in Ankara on May 22nd . [ Getty Images ]
In an effort to expand literary co @-@ operation between Belgrade and Pristina , editors of the cultural literacy periodical Beton -- a supplement of the Serbian daily Danas since 2006 -- came up with the idea to translate and publish writings by Albanian authors from Kosovo for a Serbian audience .
Criteria for performance have not been set .
During his time as a government employee in Diyarbakir from 1995 @-@ 2004 , Tarhan experienced the downside of militarism for the first time .
" We will not introduce any restrictions for workers from Bulgaria and Romania , " the AFP quoted Swedish Justice Ministry spokesman Markus Friberg as saying earlier this month .
In September , the Contact Group asked Ahtisaari to " prepare a comprehensive proposal for a status settlement . "
The exact number of Serbs killed during Operation Storm has not been determined , but the Documentation Centre Veritas , which investigates crimes against Serbs in Croatia , says that about 1,960 people were killed or are missing -- 1,205 of them civilians .
" It 's up to the Constitutional Court now to decide ; the deputies who initiated this case will respect the Court 's decision , " Osmani told the media .
" No one is happy when administrative measures are needed to regulate the market , but there are situations where it is impossible in any other way to establish balance in the market , where the lack of real competition is reflected in high margins , " Minister of Agriculture and Trade Dusan Petrovic said .
Christofias has been weakened since the explosion of stored munitions last year and Eroglu is less willing to concede anything , he says .
However , not in the way the prime minister had anticipated .
By law , his opponents cannot file another no @-@ confidence motion for three months .
Serbia aims to end fan violence , foster youth
" My friend said , ' I see what is going to happen .
Another issue on the table was the gas crisis between Russia and Ukraine , which came to a head in January , and demonstrated how vulnerable European states are due to energy dependency .
With a rating of 37 ( top @-@ ranked Finland has 10 ) , the same as in the 2010 survey , Montenegro was ranked 80th in the world for press freedom and the 5th among the 13 SEE countries -- behind Cyprus ( 36th ) , Greece ( 65th ) , Serbia ( 72nd ) and Bulgaria ( 77th ) .
Gas supplies to Balkans drop following blast
He was released from custody in February , also because of health problems , but appeared at the new custom @-@ built courtroom at the Silivri prison complex , about 90km west of Istanbul on Monday , and answered questions from the four @-@ judge panel .
AEI is now hoping for another victory in the Chisinau local council , elected during the first round of voting on June 5th .
Spiric will serve as chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers .
Kosovo is a state , de facto and de jure .
Jeremic reiterated that the process of European integration of the Western Balkans must continue in spite of the global economic crisis , as it is in the interest of peace , stability and prosperity not only in the region but also for Europe as a whole .
" Hosting this event in Belgrade next year will mean we have finally crossed into normality . "
The investigation is likely to be extended to other people , time periods and areas , such as coal trading .
Their job was to serve the public .
Macedonia holds crucial elections Sunday
The agreement reportedly calls for tougher internal rules to ensure that no member of the eurozone repeats the mismanagement at the root of Greece 's fiscal nightmare .
" The referendum represents a lesson even for me , but I won 't stop believing and saying Romanians want the reformation of the political class , " Basescu said in a speech Sunday , acknowledging defeat .
Enhancing trade and energy co @-@ operation in the BSEC region topped the agenda of the meeting , held amid tight security at the Ottoman @-@ era Ciragan Palace in Turkey 's largest city .
" This is a threat @-@ based system , and we would be affected if Iran gave up its [ uranium ] enrichment and worked with the international community , and had a different approach to things . "
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak began a three @-@ day official visit to Greece on Monday ( December 3rd ) .
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The two key elements for the adoption of a decision by NATO to send invitations for membership will be the Progress Report and the Meeting of the NATO North @-@ Atlantic Council ( NAC ) with the Republic of Macedonia on January 23rd 2008 , when there will be an evaluation of the achievements so far and when the IX Membership Action Plan will be closed officially .
Men earn 300 @-@ 500 KM per month while women earn 200 @-@ 400 per month , according to data from Gender Centre of Republika Srpska .
" We are convinced this dialogue will provide solutions for specific problems and put the country back on the path to Europe , " she said .
Sreten Jocic , one of the leading underworld figures in Europe , was arrested in Belgrade on Monday for suspected involvement in last year 's assassination of a prominent Zagreb journalist and publisher .
Reeker praised the joint project , saying it would help break the " cycle of poverty and exclusion " afflicting the Roma .
Christofias also accused Ankara and the leaders of the Turkish Cypriot administration of " trying to create tension and new illegal faits @-@ accomplis " and called Wednesday 's agreement " unacceptable . "
According to him , it 's in the interests of Albanians and Serbs alike to work together and create a sustainable future .
Let 's wait for this process to end before establishing the accession date , " Sarkozy said at a press conference during NATO 's November summit in Lisbon .
One of the main hurdles to reconstruction is the continuing abundance of land mines and other unexploded ordnance throughout the country .
It is important to remember that NATO is both a political and military alliance : BiH will be subject to the political assessment of all the allies , and that assessment will consider qualitative factors .
Angry Kosovo Albanians in the region bordering Macedonia claim that the 2001 pact gave " 2,500 hectares of Kosovo 's land " to the country 's southern neighbour .
There was no evidence of suspects or detainees being abused by local police , UNMIK , EULEX , or KFOR officials in Kosovo , the State Department said , while noting allegations of prison inmates experiencing harassment or maltreatment .
In his latest report , published on Friday ( May 21st ) , he said a solution to the long @-@ standing issue is within reach .
" The government will carefully analyse the messages from the protests , and they may well play a role in our future activities and decisions , " he added .
DNA tests that he initiated conclusively proved his paternity .
The majority in parliament is composed of the Democratic Party and the Socialist Movement for Integration , led by Ilir Meta .
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Milutinovic , former Yugoslav Deputy Prime Minister Nikola Sainovic , Yugoslav Army generals Nebojsa Pavkovic and Vladimir Lazarevic , Chief of the General Staff Dragoljub Ojdanic and Serbian police general Sreten Lukic all faced four charges of crimes against humanity and one charge of violations of the laws and customs of war .
The US Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs , Daniel Fried , paid visits this week to Belgrade and Pristina .
The web site will be available by the end of 2009 or early 2010 , the ANC said .
Bruner also met with the ministers of interior and justice , Mihail Mikov and Meglena Tacheva .
EU appoints German diplomat as Kosovo talks mediator
In addition , the defendants allegedly risked workers ' lives by violating rules for safe handling of munitions .
This adds value to Interliber as a cultural event , " Croatian Minister of Culture Bozo Biskupic , who officially opened Interliber , said .
" It is not just about protecting secularity , but I think school is a sacred place of knowledge and not of religion , " he told SETimes .
Ontel started with an offer for free @-@ of @-@ charge connection and free @-@ of @-@ charge unlimited calls within its own network .
The most interesting , for me , were the turtles and snakes in the terrarium .
" There is a shared threat perception , " de Hoop Scheffer stressed .
" The Turkish Armed Forces maintain their sound determination to carry out their duties stemming from laws to protect the unchangeable characteristics of the Republic of Turkey .
Another issue on Gul 's agenda , reports Reuters , is the allocation of water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers , which originate in Turkey but flow through Iraq .
At a rally Tuesday , about 10,000 protesters applauded speakers who denounced " the treacherous and dictatorial regime " of Serbian President Boris Tadic .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 02 / 03 / 11
The two @-@ year project , funded by the Austrian Development Agency , aims to protect biodiversity while enabling sustained development in the target regions .
Some Albanians , like Kosovo Initiative for Stability Executive Director Engjellushe Morina , agree but argue a nationwide debate is needed to move the initiative forward .
NATO member Turkey supports the plan for internationally supervised independence for Kosovo put forward by former UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari .
Christofias thanked Tadic for Serbia 's stance regarding the Cyprus issue and its support for the island 's reunification efforts .
The two are expected to discuss the Turkish @-@ mediated indirect Syria @-@ Israel peace talks and Iran 's nuclear programme .
Meanwhile , the country 's political scene has been wracked by quarrels over the role of religion .
Human rights violations persist in Macedonia
Representatives of the Kosovo Donors Conference -- first held in Brussels in 2008 -- and the Kosovo government met at a high @-@ level forum Tuesday ( March 31st ) in Pristina to discuss Kosovo 's macroeconomic and fiscal management policies .
" Nostalgia for communism in , say , Hungary is understandable .
In 2004 , Veton Surroi 's ORA was the most successful political party formed before elections , gaining seven seats in the Assembly .
Media across the continent were already rife with speculation about possible candidates for the new EU , when Czech President Vaclav Klaus threw a spanner in the works a day before his Polish counterpart , Lech Kaczynski , signed the treaty on October 10th .
By Erol Izmirli for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 19 / 04 / 10
In another effort to reduce energy dependence , the government investigated why the Banatski Dvor storage facility -- which can hold around 500 million cubic m of gas -- was unable to deliver any gas to Serbians during the January crisis .
The action plan , adopted at an extraordinary cabinet session Monday , was in line with a recent parliamentary resolution " on the protection of sovereignty , territorial integrity and constitutional order " of Serbia in case Kosovo unilaterally declares independence , the government said in a statement .
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A portion of the public speculated it was a Russian military base in Serbia .
USAID is investing $ 3m in the renovation of schools across Macedonia .
Travel for people in the Balkans requires time , money and visas . [ File ]
The government began implementing such measures in 2011 .
" Several well @-@ protected businessmen profiting by hundreds of millions a year from sales in the grey economy , or regaining the lost revenue and investing in better education or healthcare ? "
The last census , in 2002 , revealed that Romania had a stable Roma population of 535,140 -- amounting to 2.5 % of the country 's population -- but unofficial estimates run as high as 2.5 million .
Women activists carry a mock coffin of Ayse Pasali that reads , " The state didn 't protect , the state is an accomplice , " during a demonstration in central Istanbul in April . [ Reuters ]
We have been living on this land for centuries and we know the circumstances and challenges that are facing us very well .
Another explanation for the unremarkable attacks is that a counter @-@ organisation of nationalist Turkish hackers , known as the Ayyildiz Team , has worked to prevent Anonymous ' access and nullify its efforts .
RTK General Director Sylejman Shaqiri says the percentage is lower than he expected , and may not be enough .
According to Cook , the West would be " less concerned about Turkey 's engagement if there were a sense that Ankara 's outreach to Iran was not open ended .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey , Qatar seek economic co @-@ operation
It marks the first such decline since 2000 .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 06 / 02 / 08
Families gather for a Christmas lunch sponsored by the city of Belgrade . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
It also asked Romania to assess the impact of the two legal codes ; to monitor the efficiency of the judicial system in trials of high @-@ level corruption cases ; as well as to further improve its track record on verifying suspicious asset statements and conflicts of interest .
" The EC report objectively and in detail pointed to all areas in which the state should invest its additional efforts to further advance the process of EU accession , " Directorate for European Integration Director Nevenka Savic told SETimes .
Spahija : I 'm very happy with my team .
The early elections were called after incumbent President Milan Jelic died of a heart attack on September 30th , less than a year after he assumed office .
The repatriated express some satisfaction with that aspect of the process , but see little else to smile about in the longer term .
He said he came to Ankara both to congratulate his counterpart personally , as well as to reaffirm the US military 's commitment to strengthening its " already close working relationship " with the Turkish armed forces .
Pollsters conducted the survey , entitled " Information and Communication Technologies Usage in Households and by Individuals in 2008 , " for the fifth consecutive year in all EU member states .
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One other sweet , halva , though , is simple to prepare :
Citing the good weather conditions in the country , " the summer season might last well until the end of October .
The 17 @-@ year old high school student finished second to the Czech Republic 's Tatana Kucharova .
It does not put underground wealth at public service , [ rather ] uses them for its own interests , " she added .
At a press conference in Brussels , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said the region as a whole has seen steady but uneven progress .
Representatives of Republika Srpska ( RS ) Railway Company Zeljeznice RS ordered 200 cargo railcars from the Polish companies EKK Wagon and Rafamet , under an agreement signed on Wednesday ( August 18th ) .
Moreover , the state @-@ controlled company Serbian Oil has a de facto monopoly over oil processing in Serbia .
The sides were seemingly far apart on many of the core issues , but to many observers ' pleasant surprise , the talks were not a complete waste of time .
Four media organisations -- the Centre for Independent Journalism ( CJI ) , ActiveWatch , the Media Organisations ' Conventions and the Publicmedia Association -- filed a complaint Monday with the two parliamentary commissions that supervise the means of mass information .
Serbia is also moving forward in tightening its relations with China , as the two countries have a similar political stance -- China has not recognised Kosovo 's independence .
Greece plans to invest over 200m euros to build three new border crossings with Bulgaria , at Komotini @-@ Makaza , Xanthi @-@ Rudozem and Kyprinos @-@ Ivailovgrad .
But Atanas Terziev , a real estate consultant in the southern coastal town of Tzarevo , says most Russians are no longer looking for apartments in these types of buildings because they want to avoid high maintenance fees .
You are richness for our democratic life . "
EU aspirant Albania , along with other countries in the region , celebrated Europe Day on Friday ( May 9th ) .
Critics charge there is a hidden agenda behind the increases .
The planned 280km @-@ long pipe to circumvent the congested Bosphorus Strait would initially carry 35m tonnes of oil per year .
Everything from the stock market to the electricity supply was affected .
On a two @-@ day official visit to Riga , Topalli met with President Valdis Zatlers .
" We will act with all our goodwill , " he said .
Romania 's constitutional court quashed a controversial media bill earlier this month , calling the law unconstitutional .
Taking place less than seven weeks before Romania 's entry into the EU on January 1st , the meeting -- the second in this format in 13 months -- focused on the co @-@ ordination of the two countries ' economic development plans and joint projects in various sectors , including transportation and infrastructure .
We thought that that was a good solution and , above all , a democratic and a visionary solution for the further integration of the region .
This year 's pageant also followed a bit of a sports theme .
It will privatise the resort , situated on the northwest slope of Sar Mountain , by the end of this year .
" Abuse of these measures will be punished rigorously , and the State Market Inspectorate will closely monitor the process . "
Hotel Zagorje is a coming @-@ of @-@ age tale about a teen during Croatia 's Homeland War .
On November 7th 2009 , the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy unveiled the results of a poll showing 51 % of the population is against membership .
" For the sake of the necessary compromise ... we do not condition our further relation with the parliament on the fate of the ballot papers , " SP leader Edi Rama says .
Banja Luka 's Neurosurgical Clinic has received a new microscope for use in complicated surgical operations .
Business : Financial boost for Greek construction sector
Yilmaz says that Islamic banking is aimed primarily at conservative people in Turkey , which he describes as consisting of twenty percent of the Turkish population , adding that " it may rise to 40 or 50 . "
The requirement for Turkey to open its ports to Greek Cypriots is part of a customs union signed with the bloc in 1995 .
" The timing is very bad .
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sent a letter to Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic on Monday ( September 24th ) , expressing her appreciation for Montenegro 's weapons donations to Afghanistan .
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Pristina pays attention to the contacts somebody keeps with Belgrade , which are related to Kosovo .
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Sofia wants a new pipeline built rather than grant Russia access to Bulgaria 's natural @-@ gas pipeline network .
The market capitalisation of Republika Srpska 's energy sector has reached 1.37 billion euros , according to the latest data by the Banja Luka Stock Exchange , published by Nezavisne Novine on Wednesday ( November 14th ) .
Tamara Srzentic , Roma Program Coordinator for FOSI 's Montenegrin office , says Samir is " one of the most remarkable and engaged young Roma that our foundation has worked with in the previous ten years of our engagement in Roma issues in Montenegro . "
The initiative to re @-@ launch the HNS - first created in 2000 in a bid to establish Croat self @-@ rule in BiH -- comes in response to the formation of a new FBiH government without the HDZ and HDZ 1990 .
However , the collected revenues represent a 10m @-@ euro increase compared to same period last year .
Moroglu asserts that electronic monitoring can only be effective if Turkey develops the strong technical infrastructure needed to enforce it .
The nuclear bunker near Konjic in the southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
The same month , Serbia adopted a new constitution , defining Kosovo as an " unalienable " part of its territory .
Belgrade resident and parent Vera Tubic said that abolishing the VAT on baby products is the first step to assist parents cope in a difficult economic environment .
Culture and Sports : Turkish agency sponsors repairs to Ottoman bridge
Politically , Turkey will continue to be Macedonia 's steadfast supporter in Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , advocating membership under Macedonia 's name despite the longstanding dispute with Greece .
Lieberman , who addressed the Business Forum , advised Albania to be very conservative with the financial market to help stabilise the economy .
Before it goes into effect , ACTA still has to be ratified by the European Parliament , which adopted a resolution on March 10th 2010 on the transparency of negotiations , claiming it had to " respect fundamental rights , such as the right to freedom of expression and the right to privacy . "
According to the AP , Olympic has " accumulated losses of around 2.7 billion euros . " [ File ]
According to the new laws , the state public attorney will now be elected by parliament with an absolute majority rather than a two @-@ thirds majority , with prior consent of the council of attorneys .
The opposition Albanian party , the DPA , nominated Mirushe Hodza , a professor .
Energy Minister Taner Yildiz is leading Turkey 's nuclear energy efforts . [ Reuters ]
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Trends in Romania have much in common with the rest of the Balkans .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul was in the Georgian capital for the event .
Unresolved relations with Kosovo over its declaration of independence , made four years ago , remain the main hindrance for Serbia 's EU integration .
They believe the findings date back to the second century BC .
Pristina 's Hatunije mosque was one of the city 's oldest , with records showing it was built in the 15th century .
By Erol Izmirli for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 30 / 11 / 09
Cedomir Jovanovic , the leader of Serbia 's opposition Liberal Democratic Party . [ LDP ]
As the Serbian police cannot hold him for more than 48 hours without charges , Jocic is expected to appear before the country 's special court for organised crime before Wednesday night .
According to reports , said Velui , " Officers have offended foreigners due to their race , and I [ wonder ] if the decision whether someone can stay or not is independently and professionally taken .
Minorities say Albania discriminates against the right to nationality
SETimes : Violence among sports fan groups sent shockwaves through the Serbian public after French football fan Brice Taton was beaten to death in Belgrade .
The president of the Serb main political party , Milorad Dodik , made his opinion clear long ago .
However , critics argue the new system suffers from heavy political influence , stymieing true public participation and thwarting the promotion of musical talent .
It is a picture reflected across Turkey . In 1990 , about half the country 's population was classified as rural , but this figure had dropped to just below 32 % by 2008 .
He added that the damages to the electrical networks across the country are great , but there are no estimates to how big the total loss will be .
Belgium , France , Greece and Hungary found themselves in a complicated situation for three months in 2005 , because producers ' reserves ran short .
But those procedures don 't extend to cases involving theft of power .
They were laying the groundwork for the next meeting between Christofias and Talat .
The site -- set up by Geert Wilders 's anti @-@ immigration party -- " openly incites discrimination " against EU workers and is sowing divisions within the Dutch society , MEPs stressed .
Barisic was arrested last week and charged with corruption , abuse of position and illegal mediation .
With Bulgaria and Serbia out , there are no Balkan teams left in the volleyball tournament .
His goal is to arrive in Beijing by August 8th , 2008 , for the Summer Olympics .
" These define the roles and duties of the Turkish military and grant the military wide room for manoeuvre by providing a broad definition of national security .
Among them were the two leading presidential candidates .
It includes book signings , readings and panel discussions with 750 authors from Turkey and abroad .
That would reduce the Balkan nation 's total debt burden to 120 % of GDP by 2020 , down from 160 % of GDP today .
Albanian Minister of Economy , Trade and Energy Genc Ruli said on Wednesday ( October 29th ) his country is not isolated from the global market and will suffer some impact from the global financial crisis .
Condemning what he referred to as " the anarchy of ideas , " he also urged intellectuals to be on the alert .
Miss Venezuela , Stefania Fernandez , won the competition held in the Bahamas .
The whole country was planted in front of television screens as the clock struck 4pm .
His nomination has been presented and a regular procedure for his appointment will be launched soon .
To combat tax woes , Turkey 's daily newspaper Milliyet is sold .
The situation , however , has been changing in recent years .
" What has been interesting and telling is the official reaction to the remarks by both countries , " says Dimitrios Triantaphyllou , a Greek academic at Kadir Has University in Istanbul .
Kavala owner Makis Psomiadis was arrested this month in Macedonia . [ Facebook ]
" Bagis explained to the commissioner that his words were intended to express his concern at the rising role of some extremist groups in the EU and ... that this could contribute to a potential lessening of tolerance towards minorities , " Natasha Butler , Fuele 's spokeswoman , told reporters Thursday .
The Eurozone faces more serious problems than the United States , and decisions by governments and central banks often come " a day late , " the World Bank chief said .
And some local analysts say Turkey 's expectations were low from the very beginning .
In 2007 , the SDP blocked the planned privatisation of a thermal plant and coal mine in Pljevlja , citing other countries in the region that had decided to maintain state control .
The event brought together 30 crews from nine countries .
" When I summoned the courage to tell them , they were shocked and didn 't allow me to get married .
Now , the bunkers have little military use but often serve as a place to store farm equipment or as a private meeting place for lovers .
As it conducts an initial screening of Montenegrin laws , the European Commission will evaluate the extent of harmonization with EU criteria .
A new ferryboat line connecting the town of Svishtov in Bulgaria and Romania 's Zimnicea across the Danube River was inaugurated this month .
The proposed crisis response package is only one of the more than 90 specific EU @-@ supported activities and initiatives the EU implemented last year or plans to carry out this year in eight different sectors .
In first grade , the plan is to teach English without textbooks through games and drawings , and with simple aids such as pictures and abacuses .
There is no consensus within the EU on Kosovo being a state , but there is a clear stand that everyone , including Kosovo , should be involved in regional co @-@ operation and association with the EU .
" The Arab world is a mosaic of cultures and traditions with vibrant non @-@ Muslim communities that have been part of its heritage for ages .
Businesses have a hard time investing in protective equipment because it is taxed too much , he said .
Also in science news : a Sofia hospital begins using the first SPECT / CT system in Bulgaria , and Turkish scientists discover a possible cause of schizophrenia .
At least 96 others were wounded in the worst violence Norway has seen since World War II .
Turkey 's " zero @-@ problems " approach to regional crises is failing to hold public interest because it has not yet shown itself to be productive , Oguz said .
The privatisation process is on hold in Kosovo , says the Kosovo Trust Agency . [ Getty Images ]
The concert , which marked the 30th anniversary of Callas ' death , included performances of works by Mozart , Berlioz , Rossini and other composers .
Albanian Education and Science Minister Genc Polo and his Turkish counterpart , Huseyin Celik , signed an agreement Wednesday ( March 26th ) regarding a joint programme for co @-@ operation in education , science , culture and art .
This was Zimonjic 's third victory in Monte Carlo .
According to Anatolia agency , they were all found to be carrying a letter , reading : " We five are brothers .
According to the plan , the 3,300km pipeline will deliver natural gas to Europe from the rich gas fields of the Caspian basin and Central Asia , bypassing Russia and eliminating Ukraine 's transit monopoly .
Janica was born on January 5 , 1982 , in Zagreb .
Tanovic said he wants to change the perception that " nothing can be done " to improve life in BiH , which is in a slow transition from being a post @-@ war state to becoming a candidate for EU membership .
UN investigates deputy head of Kosovo mission
Turkish officials said their investigation was focusing on the PKK and related groups .
Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen ( left ) meets with Turkish Economy Minister Ali Babacan , chief negotiator for Turkey 's EU membership bid , in Helsinki on Friday ( 29 September ) . [ Getty Images ]
Explosion rocks US embassy in Athens
" From the Triglav to the Vardar "
The factory , employing at least 300 workers , will produce washing machines and dryers .
" On paper , I 'm doing well , but what good is it when I cannot charge for my work ?
A number of Libyan diplomats and senior officials have abandoned the Gaddafi regime since the popular revolt began , with some eventually joining the opposition forces .
" I waited long for the publication of Mein Kampf .
Gul , however , says his wife 's personal preferences should be respected .
In all , Macedonia seems to be looking forward to a successful year .
" The court will continue to be consistent in its responsibility -- to protect the constitution . "
" The agency will begin legal action in the Constitutional Court , and in addition to that , we hope that international institutions and Europe will warn the government that this is not a good path , " said Minic .
Darko Saric and his associates allegedly channelled money from cocaine smuggling into business investments through an elaborate scheme .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski announced on Wednesday that his senior ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE party will propose June 5th as a date for the snap vote .
In the Sandzak region , which is mostly populated by Bosniaks , we even registered an increase in population compared to the previous census , " Lakcevic said .
Globally , 60 % of all respondents perceived their national parliaments as corrupt .
But she also pointed out that reforms in the judiciary and police have to continue .
Every household in Macedonia will be surveyed .
" Union representatives claim that three out of ten educators participated in the strike , but that 's exaggerated ; it 's more like two out of ten , or even one out of ten , " a high school teacher at an inner city school in Athens said , requesting anonymity .
( The Sofia Echo , Xinhua - 18 / 05 / 11 ; UN Office on Drugs and Crime , UN Information Service , UN News Centre , AKI , Epoch Times - 17 / 05 / 11 )
One of the most successful projects for reducing the use of plastic includes assistance by USAID .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 08 / 12 / 11
One of Croatia 's most popular composers , Djordje Novkovic , passed away on Sunday ( May 6th ) at the age of 64 .
" Whenever Kosovo and its connection to further progress in [ Serbia 's ] European integration is mentioned , it provokes negative reactions among Serbian citizens , " European Movement in Serbia official Maja Bobic told SETimes .
One calls for mutual assistance with electricity supplies if either Albania or Kosovo faces and energy crisis , while the other provides for building a new transmission line between Albania and Kosovo .
All such measures must be dropped by January 2014 at the latest , though they will be under review well before that .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic said he and his country had " lost a friend .
" KFOR is prepared for all eventualities , " de Hoop Scheffer said , after a meeting with Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski in Brussels .
Euro fate uncertainty grips Serbia , region
The situation on the ground is dire .
" I and my colleagues will do everything possible to facilitate [ this ] work , " EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs pledged in early April 2007 .
" Afghanistan is a very risky area and there is a possibility that Montenegro and its citizens may be targeted by the international terrorist organisations . "
" The declared readiness to enter and build the collective defense system jointly is an important step forward in the accession process , " Lazarevski said .
It shows that leaders who do not listen to their people cannot stay in power , " Davutoglu warned on Monday .
Tirana takes the reins through the end of the year .
Belgrade had conditioned continuation of the talks on finding a solution for the Jarinje and Brnjak crossings , saying a solution is close .
The court noted that the controversial provisions endangered the freedom of public speech .
The reaction from Belgrade was even stronger than in previous cases .
Representatives of EURALIUS , OSCE and the US programme OPDAT are also taking part .
" All that happened with my candidacy reflects the fragmentation of the BiH political scene and confirms that we will elect an executive government branch with difficulty .
Out of all population segments , the Roma are the most endangered .
According to government experts , Montenegro currently uses only 17 % of its hydropower potential , while importing one third of its energy .
The Berisha administration in Albania says it will seek to modify terms of the privatisation agreement with Calik Enerji , rather than launch a new tender .
She explains that those showing ID cards would also have to produce a piece of paper valid for entering and leaving both countries .
The last major effort to unify Cyprus , namely the Annan Plan , which Turkish Cypriots approved but Greek Cypriots vetoed in 2004 , envisioned a " single international sovereignty " but provided a guarantee for Turkish islanders by also recognising a " constituent Turkish Cypriot state . "
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou met with Libyan counterpart Baghdadi Mahmudi and Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Tripoli on Wednesday ( June 9th ) to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations .
Serbia took part on Wednesday ( January 10th ) in a session of the Euro @-@ Atlantic Partnership Council in Brussels , for the first time since joining the Pact 's Partnership for Peace programme in December .
The parties dismiss any possibility of the statute being separatist , and insist that it is in line with European standards .
Similar worries were expressed in joint identical letters sent by Rice and US Defence Secretary Robert Gates to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other senior members of Congress .
It is completely unclear who will enter a deal with the Serbian air carrier under such conditions , " Busatlija told SETimes .
" NATO will not forsake its responsibility . "
UNESCO has included seven aspects of Croatia 's cultural heritage in its new Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity .
Interest remains strong in a nation where football has long been one of the top sports attractions .
Illegal immigrants at the Padinska Skela detention facility in Belgrade . [ Reuters ]
AKP describes itself not as an Islamist but as a " conservative democrat " party , and maintains a pro @-@ EU stance .
Bulgaria , the first country to recognise Macedonia as an independent state , all former Yugoslav republics , as well as UN Security Council permanent members China , Russia and the United States are among them .
Speaking at the event , President Ivo Josipovic pledged that the country will " affirm its identity and culture " and make a recognisable contribution to the European tapestry .
" The United States is our friend , and we will co @-@ operate closely . "
The new government that is formed after the July 22nd election should immediately start work in these areas to maintain the momentum for reform , the officials said .
Officials sometimes get angry ; they tell me it is all written , and I am embarassed to say I can 't read , " she said .
The pressure is on to fix the economy and address the long @-@ standing complaints of Kurds in the southeast .
" The signature of the agreements is an important political decision towards closer co @-@ operation between the EU and the Western Balkan countries in the sensitive areas of migration and movement of persons .
" Russia ... want [ s ] to kill off Nabucco or substantially delay it , " the AP quoted Chris Weafer , chief strategist at UralSib investment bank in Moscow , as saying .
Labour and Social Policy Ministry spokesperson Davor Poitov told SETimes nine private institutions have been established so far under the initiative , while seven others are in the process of being established .
Culture and Sports : Romania holds 17th Sighisoara Medieval Festival
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 24 / 08 / 10
Deputy Defence Minister Igor Crnadak said , " The troops who are going to secure the coalition base will be facing more challenges and a risk different from destruction of unexploded ordnance , in which our units have taken part since 2005 .
The Union also seeks judiciary system reforms -- especially changes to the law giving parliament the responsibility to approve judges and promotions .
That contrasts with Bosnia and Herzegovina , where to collect a debt you must spend one fifth of it .
Russia earlier halted gas supplies to Ukraine in January 2006 , also in a pricing dispute .
Turkey 's head of state , Abdullah Gul , was in Diyarbakir last week , bringing a message of unity and reconciliation .
What I want to emphasise at this point is the fact that most of changes of nationality have not taken place based on judicial decisions or in a judicial way , because this has been the hardest way .
" We had problems because the Broadcasting Council did not provide its election media coverage report despite the obligation to do so , " Anti @-@ corruption Commission member Mirjana Dimovska told SETimes .
Similarly alarming is the data on private debt .
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" The market is frozen , and there 's definitely been a drop in prices , but builders can only go so low , especially if one takes into consideration how much they paid for the property in the first place and then to build , " Thanasis Koukas , a building constructor who sells apartments in Athens and in the seaside resort town of Rafina , southeast Attica , told SETimes .
Tourism accounts for nearly a fifth of Greece 's GDP of over 240 billion euros and almost 20 % of all jobs in the country .
Company representatives told local media that the first store should be opened in 2011 .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times Tirana - 25 / 07 /
Until one is struck by trouble , or someone close to them is , they don 't think about the fact that this can save lives .
" We will give our maximum [ effort ] and will not embarrass ourselves for sure , " he said .
According to a 2011 study , China does 2.6 billion euros in business in Romania , 1.1 billion euros in Croatia and 630m euros in Bulgaria .
The screening process has helped outline the reforms Turkey must implement before joining the Union , so there is no need to wait for instructions from Brussels , he added .
The trial was neither fair nor impartial , Bulgarian and foreign experts say , suggesting the medics were being scapegoated for the unsanitary hospital conditions .
" Resolving Kosovo 's status would benefit the entire Balkan region , including Belgrade .
This is why I said it is necessary , in two or three years , to create the United States of Europe , " he added .
Montenegro ranked lowest with a score of 0.63 .
Skopje and Washington " wish to enhance their strategic relationship through intensified consultation and co @-@ operation in the areas of security , people @-@ to @-@ people ties , and commerce , " it reads .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu received the Distinguished Global Leadership Award from Arizona State University . [ File ]
The case stems from a June 27th bombing at the police station in Bugojno .
The Turkish communications satellite Turskat 3A will go into orbit on May 24th .
National air carrier ElAl , meanwhile , announced on Sunday that its employee association and those of several other big Israeli companies have decided to stop subsidising staff vacations to Turkey during Passover . ( AFP , Press TV , Ha 'aretz - 18 / 10 / 09 )
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov sent off a congratulatory letter to the 202 @-@ cm @-@ tall athlete , an EU Goodwill Ambassador since last year .
According to the experts , Croatia and Albania had the highest state debt by the end of 2008 with Croatia 's reaching 54.5 % and Albania 's 53.5 % of GDP .
Minimal co @-@ operation with the ICTY -- with the goal of avoiding sanctions -- was supported by 28 % .
The renewed call for a separate Croat entity came in a resolution adopted during a meeting in Mostar , where the Croatian Democratic Union of BiH ( HDZ ) , the Croatian Democratic Union 1990 ( HDZ 1990 ) , and several smaller parties established the Croat National Assembly ( HNS ) .
Turkey vows to accelerate judicial process
The fair , which ran from Friday ( January 5th ) through Monday , was held at the Miami Beach Convention Centre in the United States .
While the financial parameters of the deal have not been officially disclosed , media reports cited Serbian officials as saying that Gazprom had offered to pay 400m euros for a 51 % stake in NIS , pledging an additional 500m euros in investment until 2012 .
Van Rompuy said the situation of the Roma in the EU will be discussed during the bloc 's next summit in October .
It has already been agreed that the new SDP president will not be a candidate for prime minister .
Former Foreign Minister Miodrag Vlahovic has been approved as the new Montenegrin ambassador to the United States , MINA reported on Tuesday ( November 14th ) .
Sparkes and KFOR Commander Erhard Drews were on a joint visit , but the Serbs only let the KFOR vehicles pass .
One particularly controversial change would give the executive branch selection power over ten out of the 17 top judicial posts .
Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb , whose country currently holds the OSCE presidency , said he regrets the decision . [ Getty Images ]
Epiphany -- or " God shining forth " -- is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox calendar on January 19th .
Guler Aygun thought she was being hired as a housekeeper when she travelled to Istanbul in July 2009 .
The official flag -- which had depicted a symbol from ancient Macedonia -- has been changed .
In 2005 , the band finished at 14th .
The ministry uses for the GDP the value generated during the whole calendar year 2011 .
All these attacks on us spoiling the nature are preconceptions stemming from a lack of serious public debate on the topic , " Buhaescu said .
Croatia began its mandate as a new non @-@ permanent member of the UN Security Council this month .
Some speculate that Almir Dzuvo , director of the BiH Intelligence @-@ Security Agency ( OSA ) and Tarik Sadovic , the recently dismissed minister of security , were tipped off about Abu Hamza 's escape plans .
Jankovic is in the United States and Ivanovic in Switzerland .
Through her family 's efforts and the work of a Serbian NGO , she has been able to find her niche .
Today , the number of queries has dropped appreciably .
While the Kosovo government has been criticized for its inactivity despite recently passed legislative measures , the judicial system remains too weak and not sufficiently independent to do much .
Albanian President Bamir Topi ( left ) was sworn into office on Tuesday ( July 24th ) . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
It is a political and geopolitical dispute , " Moldovan political analyst Vitalie Ciobanu told SETimes .
After all , we proved our readiness to help in 1999 when at the peak of the Kosovo crisis , my country received about 300,000 refugees from the province .
Monthly installments will total just a few euros , " Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Oliver Dulic said .
Bucharest boasts only 25 % of the forestland it had in 1989 . [ Getty Images ]
The wrongdoing at Albpetrol goes back further .
" The most important gains are that the wealth and interest statements are still public and the paragraph requested by the Romanian president -- which compels the dignitaries to transparently declare publicly @-@ funded contacts -- brings an extra instrument in fighting conflicts of interests in public acquisitions , " Georgescu said .
" After paving the way for a more concrete anti @-@ corruption policy , it is now time to define the details and benchmarks of measurement if member states ' anti @-@ corruption efforts are to be evaluated properly , " Jana Mittermaier , the head of the group 's EU office , said .
" The politisation of the educational system is one of the key societal barriers ...
" Every day wasted is a day further away from signing the SAA , " he said . " The stance that parliamentary parties adopt in this matter will decide on the possibility of the European perspective for BiH and its citizens . "
Italy 's " La Boca del Lupo " by Pietro Marcello was tapped as the best documentary at the 9th edition of the International Documentary and Short Film Festival Dokufest in Kosovo .
Meanwhile , 50 Serbian nationals headed on a government @-@ sponsored trip to Brussels and several other EU capitals shortly after the decision on the removal of the visa restrictions entered into force .
Shooting is expected to begin in early 2009 .
Barroso said he is pleased with Ciolos 's appointment , describing him as the most competent candidate for the position .
Serbia 's electric company is thinking of buying one or two power plants in the region .
( Novinite , Dnevnik - 06 / 12 / 09 ; Standasrt - 05 / 12 / 09 ; Reuters , AFP , Sofia Echo , Novinite , Dnevnik.bg , Mediapool , Focus News Agency , Bulgarian Government - 04 / 12 / 09 )
Since joining the EU , Slovenia has begun the partial enforcement of Schengen provisions on visa policy and preventing illegal immigration .
" That does not mean the SDP will neglect political themes , " said Ivanovic , adding " We support active dialogues with all . "
The idea is to make Nis , due to its favourable geographic position and the possibility of reaching various other locations quickly , the centre for emergency situations in Southeast Europe .
The local police reportedly stopped the mob from attacking the crew but did nothing to disperse it .
It must also address its extremely poor reputation when it comes to corruption .
Croatia , Romania and Serbia agreed in Bucharest on Tuesday to establish a company that would develop a pan @-@ European pipeline to transport Caspian oil to the European market .
" This would allow Albania to weather the turbulent times and still record significant growth between 3.5 % and 4 % in 2009 , with continued low inflation and an improved current account position , " he added .
The week @-@ long event , which is running under the slogan " Be Smart , " features more than 800 publishers from Serbia and other countries , including Greece , Russia , Germany and Spain .
Though the Kosovo Central Bank maintains that adopting the euro brought monetary stability , Pristina banking expert Liridona Hashani stresses that this stability and integration with Europe 's financial sector involved significant trade @-@ offs .
Hydro and thermal power plant construction , along with the privatisation of the state @-@ run electricity distribution division and oil and insurance companies , offer opportunities to foreign companies looking to invest in Albania .
International Court of Justice President Hisashi Owada ( centre ) speaks at The Hague hearings into the legality of Kosovo 's secession from Serbia .
The arrests occurred shortly after a dramatic sequence of activities in Kosovo , highlighted by the regional representation compromise with Belgrade .
It was launched late last year at the European Parliament headquarters in Strasbourg , France , and has since appeared on international TV networks such as Euronews , National Geographic and Travel Channel .
The second initiative is a free computer game , based on Visual Basic , and meant to simultaneously entertain and build computer and internet skills .
" This development shows that terrorists and heads of terrorist organisations will eventually end up in the hands of security forces either dead or alive , " he said .
Josipovic said there is interest among Croatian businesses in investing in Serbia .
Cyprus , the 18th freest economy in the world , owed its better score in the 2011 index to " significant improvements in the corruption , labour , investment , and monetary freedom categories . "
In December , however , a video of his sexual trysts with an aide surfaced and he was forced to resign .
He appealed to all political parties to campaign according to established rules , without provoking hatred or intolerance .
The good side is the fact that politicians in RS are not independent when it comes to national strategic decisions .
The FIFA World Cup has survived the Great Depression , World War II and the political divisions during the Cold War to become the most important event in international football .
Announcing the new power prices , the state energy regulator said last week that the increases stemmed from rising international fuel costs , but were lower than those sought by the utility companies .
Although the group , considered a terrorist organisation by the US and the EU , denied involvement in the May 22nd suicide bombing , most officials and analysts are convinced it was behind the attack .
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About 17 % of Serbian companies are currently owned and managed by women . [ Reuters ]
EULEX 's Police War Crimes Investigation Unit , in collaboration with Kosovo Police and KFOR , arrested four Kosovo Serbs on Wednesday ( September 23rd ) morning near Gjilane for alleged war crimes committed in April 1999 .
Most people living in the area work for it or in the chemical plants .
Serbia is one of the five Western Balkan countries , along with Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Kosovo , Macedonia and Montenegro , that has not joined the military pact yet .
Latifi : The partnership with USACE is crucial for the implementation of the project .
The Kosovo Pension Savings Trust reduced the losses it incurred from the global economic crisis , local media report on Tuesday ( August 18th ) .
" Having tens of family @-@ related prison guards in Dubrava for instance , is not a good thing , but there is no other choice for now , " he said .
Leaders in Belgrade and Pristina have both indicated their support for EULEX .
Greece can boast success in recent weeks , as two countries -- Mexico and Panama -- have reversed their earlier decision to call the Republic of Macedonia by its constitutional name .
Eventually , the Ombudsman challenged the legality of the emergency ordinance before the constitutional court , which decided Tuesday that the measure violated the constitution .
" That includes , if necessary , an orderly bankruptcy of Greece , if the required instruments are available . "
Serbia has not received this kind of evaluation from the IMF for the last ten years , Economy and Regional Development Minister Mladjan Dinkic said .
It aimed to draft guidelines for a national health plan on rare diseases and a registry of the patients .
But Croatia 's central bank has made clear that will not happen until the outstanding debts of NLB 's predecessor , the now defunct Ljubljanska Banka , to Croatian depositors are settled .
At the meeting , Barroso discussed " a multi @-@ ethnic , multi @-@ cultural and multi @-@ religious Europe . "
Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi then pushed for a united front among the leaders of all Kosovo 's political parties and was able to drum up the 81 required votes .
Most of those arrested were open critics of the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) .
" I will only go home when Bashar Assad goes , " said Anas , 22 , from Jisr al @-@ Shughour , who had a gunshot wound in his leg that he said he suffered when the bus he was travelling in was attacked by snipers .
Experts say the pirates have not only increased their attacks but have also significantly expanded their operational area in recent months .
On January 21st 2009 , Seselj was indicted for contempt of court after he revealed the names and other personal details of three witnesses whose identities had been protected at the order of the Trial Chamber .
The warning is particularly important in Macedonia where two big Greek @-@ owned banks -- Alfa and Stopanska -- operate .
While urging Belgrade to take the necessary steps to capture Karadzic and Mladic , she also appealed to the Security Council to keep the ICTY open until the two are brought to justice .
Olga Kavran , spokeswoman for UN war crimes tribunal chief prosecutor Carla del Ponte , confirmed news of the arrest .
Though still owned by the heirs , their house is open to visitors .
The products will be sent to European car manufacturers .
Dean Borce Davitkovski : The change influenced positively the manner of studying by students .
From this point of view , Russia 's attempted derailing of the Kosovo status process represents an ominous harbinger .
Libyan police officer Juma Mishri and medical doctor Abdulmajid Alshoul brought the slander charges against Bulgarian nurses Kristiana Vulcheva , Nasya Nenova , Valentina Siropulo , Valya Chervenyashka and Snezhana Dimitrova , and Palestinian doctor Ashraf Ahmad Juma shortly after Sofia said it would initiate a lawsuit against the medics ' 11 alleged torturers .
Gorenje already has a plant for production of refrigerators and freezers in Valjevo , which produced 500,000 units last year .
SETimes : Many doubt that , due to the major crisis and turmoil within the EU , Serbia will be included in the next wave of enlargement and become an EU member .
Security Studies Professor Avdullah Hasani tells SETimes this is not a new phenomenon .
EU gradually reopens European airspace
The visit coincided with an interview given by Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic on Sunday .
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said the government " is revolted by any threats directed at minorities " in Serbia and would take strong action against perpetrators .
The expo includes models of space bases , flying saucers , photos from Mars , photos of UFOs , parts of NASA archives and a chronology of UFO reports in international media .
" They believe what the Greek capitalist system has done the last 30 years is wrong , " he told SETimes .
Although three barricades -- out of a total 18 -- have now been taken down , efforts to resolve the standoff in Kosovo 's northern border regions appear to have reached a standstill for now .
" I have no faith in any kind of a great change suggested by two opposing sides as a result of this referendum .
The Health Ministry says there are simply no available funds , and that all possibilities for finding additional money have been exhausted .
The 56th Belgrade Documentary and Short Film Festival began on Monday ( March 30th ) .
We now have the ability to progress with stability , to limit uncertainty and to increase trust in the Greek economy in order to create better conditions . "
Another Scorpions member seen in the recording , Slobodan Davidovic , is in jail in Croatia , where he was arrested .
Turkey faces a possible " train crash " with the EU next year unless the Cyprus issue is settled before September .
RS police said that they will secure the commemoration ceremony , just as they have for years , and that they do not expect any incidents .
Pan @-@ European Transport Corridors were planned to make the exchange of goods , people , oil and other energy supplies easier between the EU , Balkan states and the states of central Asia .
" The economy is limitless .
Hundreds of trucks remained stranded at Promahonas @-@ Kulata and Exohi @-@ Ilinden , the two key crossing points between Bulgaria and Greece .
The paper 's circulation numbers have continued to fall , and were around 4,000 @-@ 5,000 in 2011 , according to Freedom House .
" I am very much committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina and will remain so , " High Representative Miroslav Lajcak said , announcing his resignation Friday ( January 23rd ) . [ OHR ]
He also assured reporters that Sofia will use every possible avenue to ensure that the medics are transferred to Bulgaria .
Romania experienced robust economic growth for eight consecutive years , but as the financial crisis started spreading across the globe last fall , things took a sharp turn for the worse .
" BiH doctors perform complex transplant surgeries but the number of procedures is low compared to regional -- and world -- parameters .
After this step is completed , the treaty will have to be ratified .
" Early rejection of charges [ against a person ] for which there is no reasonable doubt of having committed a criminal offense saves our judicial system time and money .
He said he had documents proving this , but refused to publicly name the clinic where Mladic was treated .
If this is the decision of 6,000 members of the Academy , I have no comment .
They continue to see NATO and relations with the EU as crucial for the country 's interests .
That is why the responsible Croat politicians in BiH , as well as Croatia , ought to double their efforts to prevent further slipping into instability .
Participants in Tuesday 's meeting stressed that they would not recognise the recently established coalition government in FBiH , accusing mainly local politicians of ignoring the will of the Croat voters .
The problem will have an economic reflection in Makarska this year , and years to come , " Mirza Mehmedovic , BiH communications expert , told SETimes .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha met in Tirana with Liu Yunshan , director of the propaganda department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee .
The searches were conducted in Zenica , Mostar , Sarajevo , Banja Luka , Capljina , Trebinje and Stolac .
Twenty years of activity represent a magnificent period of endurance for a cultural institution - one which is well aware of its path towards the future , without forgetting the past .
Gazikent University 's Mehmet Karpuzcu countered that any benefits Turkey 's dams provide for other countries should be paid for by those countries , and that while water may not be a commodity , infrastructure is .
Young men nationwide swim in the wintry rivers to catch the cross that priests throw in as a symbol of the union of the people 's faith with Christ .
The government has been taking steps .
Canovic expects a tender for the first five small hydro plants -- Rijeka Crnojevica , Rijeka Musovica , Podgor , Savnik and Lijeva Rijeka -- to be launched next September .
There are few , if any , music festivals in the world that began as political statements .
Seven other defense ministry officials and managers of the private company disposing of the ammunition have been arrested on charges of negligence .
He made this statement at a seminar on Albania 's strategy for scientific research .
Makpetrol plans to invest around 5m euros in the project , which aims at producing some 30,000 tonnes of biodiesel annually .
" Kosovo 's export of goods amounted to nearly 300m euros , while imports of foreign goods were around 2 billion euros , " Customs spokeperson Adriatik Stavileci said .
Agron Demi , Executive Director of GAP Institute for Advanced Studies told SETimes that he is worried that the decision has become personalized with the case of Limaj .
" Silajdzic is the biggest loser of the election , because everyone predicted he would win the race as a member of the Presidency .
At the weekend , the EU voiced concern over the new developments .
This year 's Tirana Film Festival split its top prize on Sunday ( December 6th ) by awarding two movies - the Spanish film " Woman Without a Piano " by director Javier Rebollo , and " Plato 's Academy " by Filippos Tsitos .
Those fears proved short @-@ lived however , as tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies , both held at the Cemal Gursel Stadium , sold out quickly .
Participants also agreed on the need for a conference next year to evaluate the success of this year 's meeting and to continue working on reinforcing co @-@ operation .
A scandal over links between the Stanishev campaign and the company that will process the election results has fuelled concerns about fairness .
The initial protocol for the 212km undersea pipeline was sealed in 2005 .
Diplomatic Diary : Macedonia , Germany talk EU membership
UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsuura arrived on an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday ( March 24th ) .
" I don 't want a swamp , I want Tara , " chanted members of eco NGOs while asking citizens to sign a petition against the construction .
The project aims to exploit fossil fuel deposits in the North Prinos zone .
Although no one was injured , the blast caused extensive damage .
This would be a big political change , but that 's what we want : big change . "
Mungiu : At the screenings I participated in , I felt the reception was very just compared to what the movie intended to say .
They also shot us in the back .
A primary school in Pristina . [ Getty Images ]
Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek and senior deputy Bekir Bozdag told the country 's highest court in a six @-@ and @-@ a @-@ half hour @-@ long session that the party 's main aim is to further democratise the country , with respect to religion and values of the people , not push Islamisation .
" Transnational criminal networks are striking alliances with corrupt elements of national governments -- including intelligence and security personnel -- and they use the power and influence of those elements to further their criminal activities , " John Brennan , US President Barack Obama 's special adviser on counterterrorism and homeland security , said on Monday .
Others say the process could have been completed long ago if RS had co @-@ operated by providing property boundaries and other land records within the entity .
" We have in the labour market every year twice the working force than the economy can absorb , " analyst Ibrahim Rexhepi says .
It also urged the countries involved in the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s to step up co @-@ operation with the court , so that all its indictees -- particularly former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander , Ratko Mladic -- can be brought to justice .
Pula is among the oldest film festivals in Europe .
Members of such criminal structures , who have been working for years against the rule of law in northern Kosovo , know that their days are numbered , " Memli Krasniqi , spokesman for Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci , told SETimes .
The candidate 's education and grade average are already factored in .
" The package will give the EU a clear regulatory framework needed to ensure a properly functioning internal market and to promote much needed investment , " the commissioner said .
" The plan is to build new hydro plants , with the aim for Montenegro to become an energy exporter .
The European Commission ( EC ) has allocated 125m euros for financial support for Kosovo in 2008 , EC Liaison Office to Kosovo head Kjartan Bjornsson said on Monday ( March 3rd ) .
The government enacted the amendments in hopes of accelerating the country 's fight against organised crime .
" However , after the presentation , we will analyse the package and then Kosovo 's negotiating team will present its view about it . "
Top international officials hailed the document .
The new unit will be responsible for strategic planning in the fight against terror , will facilitate intelligence sharing between civilian security units and the military and will organise regular meetings among civilian officials and military officers .
Montenegrin Defence Minister Boro Vucinic and US Ambassador to Podgorica Roderick Moore signed an agreement on Monday ( December 3rd ) .
No matter which country they come from , all overwhelmingly support the processing of war crimes and determining the number and names of victims .
She stressed that a decision on EU visa liberalisation is expected this autumn from the Council of Europe and the European Parliament .
The country will have an important role in the EU 's energy policy , he said .
That said , I believe Greece has the potential to develop into a solid and consolidated destination , " Isabel Garana , UN World Tourism Organisation regional director , told SETimes .
The move came during a business forum in Tbilisi on Wednesday ( November 21st ) .
For that to happen , however , it will have to meet the bloc 's standards on judicial independence and fundamental rights .
By Valentina Pop for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 10 / 12 / 08
Spain plays with five NBA players on its team .
The proposed committee has not been officially formed yet , and on February 18th the SP accused the ruling party of hampering its formation .
" It 's in the interest of every employer to have healthy workers and invest in workplace safety .
This lineage leads the province 's majority population to say they are " the true autochthon population of the Balkans . "
We would like to see more deeds than words , " UK Minister of State for Europe Chris Bryant said during a visit to Nicosia .
" In order to meet the EU 's 20 @-@ 20 @-@ 20 objectives in a manner guaranteeing electricity and gas supply to all the EU 's citizens , major changes in the EU 's internal energy infrastructure will be necessary over the coming years and decades , " the EC statement said .
In November 2003 , bombers carried out attacks against two synagogues , the British Consulate General , and HSBC bank .
The centre also continues to investigate three cases of murder .
" No serious party can survive on the political scene unless it runs a campaign on the internet and constantly communicates with the citizens , " says DP spokeswoman Jelena Trivan . " [ Social media ] is the simplest way of communication without mediators and providing answers to some important questions . "
Romanians wary of second EP election
Returning to work Thursday , they supported most of the decisions taken by the cabinet .
Then I have to wait four more years until a new album and the next World Cup , " he says .
For those who were unable to attend , TV stations broadcast it to all the former Yugoslav states , Cyprus , Bulgaria and all countries belonging to the European Broadcasting Union . It was the highest @-@ rated broadcast for Macedonia 's Sitel TV this year .
Ban said the leaders have taken " enormous political risks to carry the process forward " and encouraged them to keep pushing for a deal .
It is better to have a resignation as a preventive measure now than to have a return of non @-@ stability tomorrow .
In 2005 , however , the Slovenian government endorsed a bill establishing an ecological zone and an epicontinental shelf in the contested Piran Bay .
Serbian air carrier JAT Airways has filed a claim against Croatia 's national airline , Croatia Airlines , demanding the return of about 60m euros ' worth of property , JAT corporate director Milan Cvejic said on Wednesday ( August 11th ) .
" While in the short term instability might cut into the profits of Turkish firms in the Middle East and North Africa , there is no reason to think that in the long term the emergence of new governments will change the economic dynamics or lessen the appeal of Turkish goods and services , " he told SETimes .
Kosovo Police also sequestered propaganda material of an alleged extremist organisation March 27th in Vushtri .
Romania faces European , local and general elections within a year .
All Cooper can do , he said , is to try to accelerate the Belgrade @-@ Pristina dialogue with the aim of reaching a deal on trade reciprocity , within the framework of CEFTA .
An argument over whether his resignation is authentic and whether they should even select a new patriarch is expected at the beginning of their conference .
The representatives will also assess progress in implementing the Schengen Information System -- a secure governmental database used by several European countries to maintain and distribute information related to border security and law enforcement .
In part two of this interview , Petkovska discusses global problems facing the media and the search to improve the sector .
" Common EU rules are necessary to fight serious crime such as drugs smuggling and people trafficking as well as terrorism , and to ensure that passengers ' privacy is respected and their rights fully protected in all member states , " EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said .
The town 's social programme targets newlyweds and those living under the poverty line .
" Anything outside this is not on our agenda . "
The European Commission says it wants accession talks with Turkey to move more quickly .
In addition , most young people consider politics corrupt and seek no part in it , focusing instead on private matters and less on public interests .
Lucian Croitoru addresses parliament in Bucharest on Wednesday ( November 4th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" To stabilise the euro , there can no longer be any taboos , " German Economy Minister Philipp Roesler , told the country 's Die Welt newspaper .
Turkey 's Medicine Hospital Group has inaugurated its first international investment in Kosovo .
Parking companies are furious at the ruling .
Some Serbian bloggers argued the 12 viewers are not indicative of the interest in Jolie 's movie .
Croatia 's Blanka Vlasic defended her indoor high jump world champion title in Doha , Qatar , on Saturday ( March 13th ) .
And this is allowed in Islam . "
Income taxes do not exceed 10 % , while the corporate income tax is a flat 10 % .
Future projects under consideration include a highway linking the western border checkpoint of Nadlac to Bucharest , via the city of Timisoara .
This is not an event that requires an admission ticket or an expensive plane ticket .
TI Croatia uncovered irregularities in HDZ financial statements in the December election campaign , but the party leaders sharply denied it .
He also called on Serbia to refrain from using force or violence if Kosovo unilaterally declares independence .
We have no illusion that things will move very quickly , but we will be specific concerning our rights , in order that the solutions will be in the framework of our political objectives , limits , conditions that we have , and international standards .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic was in Vienna on Monday ( March 30th ) meeting with Austrian counterpart Michael Spindelegger .
Travelers were only allowed to pass after the police or customs officer got a signal that the bribe was paid .
The European partnership is a comprehensive document that was adopted in January by the EU Council of Ministers .
Talovic 's aunt , Ajka Omerovic , denied any religious motive for the crime .
Accusing Kiev of " stealing " gas intended for European customers , it then cut off all deliveries to Eastern Europe on January 7th amid bitter cold temperatures .
Meanwhile , dissatisfaction grew after initial difficulties in implementing the agreements .
Paradoxically , even though lamb could be the most competitive industry in Montenegro , it is threatened by a recession .
Construction of one mall is nearly finished , while the other two are to open their doors next year .
Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska said it was " confirmation that reforms in Macedonia are being carried out successfully and Macedonia is moving toward the EU and NATO . "
The airport authority and EYEMAXX signed a contract for the purpose of building such a facility last October .
The Clinical Hospital Centre in Zagreb received the first of three mechanical hearts ordered by the clinic .
I 'm afraid they 'll leave out of fear and despair , " she told SETimes .
Papandreou told Russian reporters that all procedures necessary to begin construction -- including environmental impact reports -- should be completed over the next six month .
" The resignation of the government has been asked because the government , without taking the consent of the parliament , without asking the people , has made and is making harmful compromises and with consequences for our future .
SETimes : Is your department aware of the parliamentary debate over whether the government has given out NATO information to non @-@ members ?
" The situation is difficult , very difficult , " Reuters quoted Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha as saying Monday .
To allow readers to compare the surveyed countries ' progress , the report 's authors have revised the rankings and scores of the GCI for 2006 @-@ 2007 to reflect the introduction of three new pillars into the model used this year .
Albanian President Bamir Topi met with Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) presidency member Haris Silajdzic in Tirana on Tuesday ( June 17th ) and confirmed the status of bilateral relations .
Within the frameworks of the event , which ends on August 28th , participants will present papers , lectures and scientific work on Albanology conducted over the past year .
A gun and documents were seized during the searches in Izmir .
No Bosniak , he said , holds any of the six key positions in the RS institutions -- parliament president , prime minister , House of Peoples president , Constitutional and Higher Court presidents , or chief prosecutor .
It has been able to close provisionally only one out of the 35 required chapters so far .
Besides this , every disagreement between Serbs makes Belgrade 's position in talks with Pristina difficult , " Stankovic told SETimes .
Jeremic thanked Austria for its support but said he doubts that resistance to the Western Balkans ' inclusion in the EU would ease anytime soon .
" As concerns the fiscal part , there will be no direct consequences for Bulgaria , because it meets the requirements anyhow , " Gorgy Ganev , programme director for economic research at the Sofia @-@ based Centre for Liberal Strategies ( CLS ) think @-@ tank , told SETimes .
The cultural event features 34 operas , dramas , ballet performances , concerts , films and expositions .
The festival continues for a week under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Sports .
Keep it from burning .
Portugal affirms support for Turkey 's EU bid
" Some 2,500 Roma from various locations within the city are to be deployed outside the city social neighbourhood .
He won a European championship but switched to sumo , making his debut in November 2002 .
The European Commission notified Bulgarian authorities of its official investigation of unsolicited state aid in the concession for the Trakia highway .
A problem and a great challenge is the delay in starting court reform .
In Skopje , the UN mediator also met with Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Milososki , the ethnic Albanian Democratic Union for Integration 's ( DUI ) Xhevat Ademi and DUI Vice @-@ President Rafiz Aliti .
What would be the best way to resolve this problem ?
Dink triggerman sentenced
Congratulating Christofias on his victory , European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso urged him on Monday to pursue this chance to revive the peace process .
Kovachki 's main business interests are in the energy sector .
UNICEF calls for policies to reduce child poverty in Balkans , former Soviet republics
Last month , the BiH Central Election Commission ( CEC ) ruled that Alkalaj , Deputy Defence Minister Igor Crnadak and Deputy Civil Affairs Minister Senad Sepic had violated the country 's law on conflict of interest .
Edmond Arizaj , an adviser in the Albanian Ministry of Economy , Trade and Energy , credits a series of measures that he describes as " some of the main reasons the economy was not hurt . "
Serbia has handed over more than 40 war crimes suspects to the ICTY in recent years .
He said the United States also considers their safety a priority , adding , " We believe Kosovo 's future should be multi @-@ ethnic and multi @-@ religious . "
SETimes : Is the government doing enough , and in what way , to protect the journalists ' integrity and profession ?
EULEX prosecutors are also working in a joint team with local prosecutors , " said Blanksma .
The games have been recognised internationally due to support from sports celebrities such as David Beckham , who serves as the official ambassador for the Youth Sports Games .
Because he or she is a single person in a big system , it is easier to try to keep one 's job and ignore Roma problems . During a conflict between the Roma and Romanians in Transylvania , no one in the Roma community recognised the Roma prefecture representative when she showed up , because she had never been there .
Responding to Serbian statements that the country will govern areas of Kosovo , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci stressed on Tuesday ( February 26th ) that Kosovo is prepared to defend its territory .
Officials appealed to the public to refrain from making hasty conclusions , which could spark confusion and panic .
In other news , EU special representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith and EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana agreed on Tuesday that Kosovo should not hold general elections this year because of political and economic reasons .
It was met with huge dissatisfaction by cafe and restaurant owners , who threatened not to pay it .
The group ranked Albania 105th this year , out of 180 countries worldwide .
Al @-@ Thani said his country is interested in enhancing bilateral ties with BiH .
Several Croatian leaders attended the opening , including President Stipe Mesic .
There is need for a lender of last resort , for a budget , which should operate according to the reality of very diverse conditions among the countries . "
They say they look forward to the trip from Korea to Sarajevo each year , and being able to pass their message to the public .
A staff member installs a giant banner at the Culture and Convention Centre in Lucerne . [ Getty Images ]
Local authorities had to add voting boxes at several polling stations .
The longtime activist against domestic violence acknowledges the playing field is far from equal , especially for women and minorities .
These signals are confusing and contradictory , just like the SP leadership , " DP MP Tritan Shehu told SETimes .
Experts agree that 15 years ago Serbia had an advantage relative to other regional countries , but has since invested little in education and the economy is in constant decline .
Albanians would like to see it become a tourist destination and capitalize on its potential as one of the undiscovered countries of Europe .
Paluca has had his work displayed at the Pristina Handicraft Fair , sponsored by the Kosovo Ministry of Culture as part of Kosovo Cultural Heritage Week .
According to Finance Minister Ridvan Bode , the changes will lead to a more streamlined fiscal system .
The Czechs have suggested that they want to push the issue of the Western Balkans ' integration further up the bloc 's agenda and will support the efforts of the countries from the region to make as much progress on that road as possible .
Earlier this week , the EU gave the go @-@ ahead for discussions on two other policy areas not linked to trade -- statistics and financial control .
Thirdly , regarding our MMA mandate , both MMA and local ownership constitute the Mission 's core principles .
But some analysts said the very austerity measures it demanded will push the country deeper into recession and make a recovery unlikely .
The remaining 15 % will be provided by the Serbian government .
Taking advantage of the lack of consensus within the ruling coalition , Moscow , which supports the communists , could back Marian Lupu , who actually left the Communist Party about a year ago , " Mediafax Senior Foreign Affairs Editor Iulia Enache told SETimes .
The changes take into consideration recommendations by the OSCE and its Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights .
If the worker is well protected , we will see multiple benefits .
Serbian government divided over information bill
Kosovo is [ in the sights ] of many foreign investors who are interested in investing in the Republic of Kosovo , and we will offer all institutional guarantees in order to entice them to start work in Kosovo .
The EU and the United States expressed concern Monday ( April 16th ) about the violence used by Russian police in a crackdown on anti @-@ government demonstrators .
One of the main issues for Kosovo education remains school infrastructure .
Macedonia and Lithuania signed an agreement on Wednesday ( August 29th ) on the avoidance of double taxation and fiscal evasion , with a particular emphasis on income and capital taxes .
NATO cannot decide for Serbia whether it wants to become part of the Alliance , a spokesman told local media .
Reforms of our fiscal policies have already given Kosovo a competitive advantage in the region .
" The media centre made an enormous effort to incite and encourage dialogue between Kosovo institutions , Serbian institutions , and international organisations .
" I have resigned , because I wanted to show that I can take anything , but not this , " said Nikolic , who has been effectively leading the SRS for more than five years .
" Finally , a song with Greek lyrics , " says Pavlos Angelides , a 39 @-@ year @-@ old Eurovision fan . " I 've been watching the show ever since I was 12 .
Diplomatic Diary : EP delegates visit Sarajevo
Among these was the requirement that there be no return to the situation prior to 1999 , that there be no change to the Kosovo borders , and no union of Kosovo with any neighbouring state .
Another 23 NATO soldiers were injured during the clash .
SETimes : What is the position of New Democracy concerning the four Hague cases being returned to Macedonia ?
The EU will provide billions of euros to help some countries fight global warming , leaders of the bloc agreed at their summit in Brussels .
When Dacic arrived , he faced a largely sceptical public .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 26 / 01 / 12
" Vojvodina will not endanger the state of Serbia with a single act .
Greece and Cyprus were among the 25 EU member states with the lowest levels of use of Information and Communication Technologies ( ICT ) by households , individuals and enterprises in the first quarter of 2006 , according to a survey by Eurostat that was released last week .
The second round of talks , on October 1st in Sandzak , failed when the Bosniak Cultural Community did not show up .
The prime minister keeps his job , but the opposition more than doubles its number of seats .
The two @-@ week European Handball Championship kicked off in Serbia on Sunday ( January 15th ) with a special benefit for Macedonians -- they were able to enter Serbia without passports .
As a country with low productivity , Albania imports most of its food and other products , especially from the EU countries .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 05 / 05 / 09
Mix well and place in pre @-@ greased baking pan .
" Christmas is the best of holidays , " Anton Selimaj says as he shops for various ornaments and decorations , including a star for the top of the Christmas tree .
Passenger data sharing plan stokes privacy fears
In the first phase , the IT park will have 25,000 sq m of space and will employ around 2,500 workers .
There was , for example , this sketch where [ Labour and Social Policy Minister ] Rasim Ljajic goes to the US and has a " pretend " meeting with [ California Governor Arnold ] Schwarzenegger .
Romania 's Agency for Payment and Intervention in Agriculture said on Wednesday ( May 16th ) that more than 1.2 million farmers submitted requests for EU subsidies for their farmland .
The population was mainly affiliated with the Bogumil religion ; they did not recognise rule by the Catholic Pope , nor did they recognise the Orthodox Church .
" It 's a matter of priorities , " she said .
" Saban 's death is another chance to contemplate the Roma problem in the Balkans , but at the same time , it is the death of a great man who stayed faithful to his unique way of life . ...
So far , 53 states have extended recognition , including some of the world 's strongest economies .
All you can expect from them is to provide you with police protection once you find yourself in immediate danger .
Unregistered military property in the land register is the result of years of political dissent .
The most active Serbian political sites on Facebook belong to those with the youngest members .
Standard & Poor 's warned in a report released on Tuesday ( September 25th ) of overheating in regional economies .
" To cap it all , the World Bank and European Investment Bank refused to finance the project , " he added , warning that his group plans to file a complaint with the European Commission .
That will be followed by an assessment of Serbia 's capability of becoming an EU candidate and setting a general date for the beginning of negotiations .
" The DPS is going to ... send a clear message to our opponents , " he said at a campaign rally , " that we are ... willing to take responsibility for the security and prosperity of Montenegro and for a policy that takes us safely to our European destination . "
Second are those which are comparatively low to produce , and thus more competitive .
Hundreds of Hungarian fans lit candles at the stadium where the Veszprem team trained before authorities shipped Cozma 's body to Romania on Tuesday .
It projects tax revenues to reach 59 % of total revenues , which represents an increase of 9.3 % .
Musabegovic also explained that many experts consider the existing foreign exchange clause unconstitutional and noted there is a tendency towards " de @-@ eurisation . "
The ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) -- tasked with implementing the Dayton Peace Accords -- called the adoption of the law a unilateral act that " undermines the long @-@ standing attempts to divide the state property so as to enable all levels of government to function . "
Nearly five weeks after the latest clashes between ethnic Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo 's north , the situation remains volatile , he told the key 15 @-@ nation UN body .
" Playing with Fire " by the duo Paula Seling and Ovi was far and away the most popular among the 16 tunes from Romania competing at the national Eurosong contest on March 20th .
He also warned that the US committee and the Swedish parliament 's resolutions could have a negative impact on his country 's efforts to normalise relations with neighbouring Armenia .
According to energy researcher Olgu Okumus of CERI Sciences Po in France , " these pipelines are concrete indicators that Turkey is on its way to becoming an important transit country . "
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) confirmed on Wednesday ( September 17th ) they will submit a new indictment of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic for UN judges ' approval within days .
The Netherlands indicated last week that it might block EU efforts to speed up Serbia 's accession until Belgrade has demonstrated full co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
" We are ready to do it , and we will do it , " he said .
Daniela Terzi @-@ Barbarosie , director of the Partnership for Development Centre , told SETimes that Moldova has a huge resource of women who are still ignored by men in politics .
Montenegro 's junior water polo team became European champion by beating Spain 9 : 7 in Istanbul on Saturday ( September 13th ) .
Artists and intellectuals from Albania , Bulgaria , Greece , Romania and Serbia gathered in Athens from Wednesday ( October 17th ) to Friday for the " Culture in the Balkans -- Past and Present " festival .
" The government has now gathered the most powerful businesspeople and they predominantly do not have production , but rather major retail chains , and have in the past taken loans for real estate , not for production , " she added .
" I am so happy , because I received this award from the professors whose books and works I 've studied , " Milic said .
The death penalty was , in many cases , used to silence political dissent .
Hampering the effort , however , is the fact that Belgrade and Pristina have radically different assumptions about the future of northern Kosovo , with its predominantly Serb demographic .
Turkish officials are expected to discuss their plans with the top US commander in Iraq , General Lloyd Austin , who arrived in Ankara on Tuesday , and is scheduled to hold talks with Atalay and Turkish generals .
The government controls 44.84 % .
" It is the position of the Republic of Serbia that a solution lies in establishing an ad @-@ hoc investigating mechanism created by and accountable to the Security Council , " Serbia 's top diplomat told the 15 @-@ nation body .
Analysts and diplomats appeared sceptical Monday ( October 4th ) that the weekend general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) will help end the political stalemate and deep @-@ rooted ethnic divisions .
By Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 07 / 08 / 08
In a surprise move Monday , Macedonia filed a complaint with The Hague @-@ based court , arguing Greece violated a 1995 interim agreement between the two countries by blocking Skopje 's NATO entry bid at the Alliance 's Bucharest summit last April .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic , Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and Parliament Speaker Vladimir Seks decided on Thursday ( November 2nd ) to establish a state committee for Croatia 's membership in NATO .
" Movements against secularism and ethnic nationalists have a common target , which is the structure of the nation @-@ state , " Basbug said on Monday .
Fourteen luxury cars were seized in the sting , along with dozens of computers , over 50,000 euros and 157,000 denars , two kilos of marijuana , and 25 small packages containing illegal drugs .
Even 16 years after wars ended in Yugoslavia , there are still people who live in refugee camps and other collective centres throughout the Balkans .
The Turkish military , the most trusted institution in the country according to polls , had long enjoyed autonomy and flexed a strong political muscle , ousting four elected governments in the last 50 years .
There was not even one campaign which we could say was absolutely transparent , " Kristic said .
When Serbia signed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU before the parliamentary elections in April 2008 , officials in Belgrade did not expect four years to pass before candidate status was granted .
Planners envision completion in 14 months .
It has historic buildings , bridges and forts .
Despite a drop of two percentage points , Central and Eastern Europe ( CEE ) remained the region with the highest piracy rate , at 66 % .
( Various sources - 21 / 07 / 08 - 28 / 07 / 08 )
The main Greek opposition party PASOK on Wednesday ( October 29th ) unveiled a set of five proposals aimed at cushioning the real economy ( i.e. , production and employment ) and small and medium @-@ sized enterprises from the current global credit crisis .
The reconstruction of the 500 @-@ year @-@ old mosque is not finished . [ UNESCO ]
It also starred in the movie " Drowning Mona , " in which all the characters drove Yugos .
It is considered a guardian of Fojnica 's history and a safeguard of its future .
( Various sources - 15 / 07 / 09 - 22 / 07 / 09 )
Science and technology : Region boosts fight against cyber @-@ crime
The accord has stirred a mixed reaction among opposition parties , however .
The aim is to gradually substitute domestic debt with foreign debt by 5 % to 10 % through the use of Eurobonds .
By Antonela Arhin for Southeast European Times - 25 / 10 / 06
Serbia will work to " implement all technical and other conditions " so the visa regime can be dropped in the fall , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Delic told reporters .
At the same time , the IMF expressed satisfaction with some of the steps taken so far -- in particular , the lowering of inflation .
The opposition claims the agreement will harm domestic sugar production . [ AFP ]
Also in diplomatic news : Canada supports Croatia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic bid , and the Czech Republic approves a 120m @-@ euro loan to Serbia .
Zejnullah Gruda , a professor of international public law , has been appointed director of the Kosovo Institute for War Crimes .
Realising that social media is slowly assuming a central role , universities are trying to move in line with it .
Serbs are showing greater confidence in financial institutions by putting more of their money in the bank .
Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac and Greek counterpart Evangelos Meimarakis met on Thursday ( February 26th ) in Belgrade , where they discussed boosting military co @-@ operation , which , they said , is key to the region 's stability and safety .
Aleksic set a swimming record for juniors in the former Yugoslavia and was an amateur theatre actor .
Turkish automaker Karsan is among the three finalists in a competition to find New York City 's taxicab of the future .
Construction will begin immediately after the official loan agreement is signed .
Kosovo has a young population and an unemployment rate of nearly 40 % .
The net average wage was 2 % higher in December , compared to the previous month .
Two key Bulgarian cabinet ministers resign
Two months ago , however , an appellate panel raised that to 20 years .
Also present at the ceremony was BiH Presidency Chairman Haris Silajdzic .
The first element comprises the gradual reduction of social contribution rates by one @-@ third in a period of three years -- that is , from the previous 32 % ( of an employee 's gross income ) to 22 % in 2011 ( 27.9 % in 2009 and 24.7 % in 2010 ) .
" We 've overcome the problems , " said Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu .
Officials say most Banka Koviljaca citizens have nothing against asylum seekers , but one group is spreading panic and hostility .
The Hague @-@ based tribunal is still seeking the arrest and handover of four remaining war crimes indictees , including former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander , Ratko Mladic .
" It is clear there is still much work to be done in all corners of Europe before we are firmly out of the stormy waters .
" Though some increase in public expenditures is inevitable , it is possible to reduce the blow .
The metal and food industry are also expected to be hit hard .
He has tried to involve President Stipe Mesic in his case , meeting with presidential security adviser Sasa Perkovic in Vienna to work out a deal .
This year , relay batons were carried to Belgrade from Serbia , Slovenia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Montenegro and Macedonia .
Prosecutors have 15 days to challenge that ruling , which Drumev described as a " victory " for Bulgaria , arguing that the country would otherwise have to reimburse the EU with the money he was accused of having embezzled .
Microsoft 's newest operating system , Windows Vista , will soon be available in the three official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- Bosniak , Croatian and Serbian -- and in both the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets , Microsoft BiH marketing manager Lejla Hadziabdic said on Friday ( September 21st ) .
The bereaved mothers demanded that authorities complete the identification of 425 sets of remains from various sites in Kosovo , as well as the Batajnica mass grave near Belgrade .
Nine days after the official start of the school year on September 15th , teachers launched a nationwide strike .
EU candidate status rejection was doubly bad news for Albania .
Also absent is any change to the 10 % threshold requirement which blocks minor parties from entering parliament .
" I believe that the Franco @-@ German letter sent to the European Commission is an act of discrimination against Romania , " Basescu said .
Commission prepares roadmap for debate on new constitution
They should be active , consult and keep close ties with commercial organisations , " he said .
Liberalising protected sectors , including the road freight industry , is among a series of major reforms Papandreou 's government must implement to receive funds from the eurozone countries and the IMF , under the 110 billion @-@ euro bailout plan announced in May .
Bulgarian authorities say they will demolish hundreds of illegal buildings on the Black Sea coast . [ Reuters ]
We also staged plays in the Royal Theatre , ' Zetski Dom ' , in Cetinje and during the summer we took some of our plays to the coast . "
Macedonia 's debt repayment sparks mixed reviews
The debate was focused on whether the deaths of several thousands of Bosniaks should be labelled genocide or a crime .
" There 's actually a ban on bailouts in the treaties underpinning the ( EU ) stability and growth pact .
The pardoning of felons by the presidential institution had not drawn much media attention until last August , when Sofia @-@ based daily Sega reported that Marin had pardoned a total of 431 criminals since 2002 .
The court ordered UniCredit to pay a fine of 10,000 euros and Raiffeisen 1,800 euros after several complaints of abusive rate hikes by clients .
A further reason for seeking the six @-@ month extension was to give Bulgaria time to analyse the results of the stress tests on European nuclear plants that the EU is expected to announce in December .
Pour into the kugloff mould and bake for about one hour .
The project received 1m euros of financing from the ministry of research .
" The cocaine originated in Colombia and traveled the drug route Colombia , Spain , Belgium , Austria , Slovenia , Croatia , Serbia , Macedonia , Albania . "
Supporters cite the team 's particularly strong defence and midfield .
The trial of former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski and former security official Johan Tarculovski ended last week at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) in The Hague .
The extraordinary session was attended by King Michael I of Romania , former Polish President Lech Walesa and former Bulgarian President Jelio Jelev , among others .
" Albania has achieved progress on the visa issue , " Frattini said after meeting with Albanian counterpart Ilir Meta in Rome on Wednesday ( October 21st ) .
Sweden and the Czech Republic have asked for more time in order to consult their national parliaments .
The 35th international medicine and dentistry exposition MediDent 2010 took place on Thursday ( October 14th ) and Friday in Belgrade .
The " stecci " are scattered across the region .
Taxi drivers lined up their cars in the historic centre of Zagreb on Tuesday ( October 26th ) to protest a decision to end the monopoly of Radio Taxi Zagreb , currently the only provider of taxi services in the capital .
The resolution proposed by the Serbian government warns that Belgrade may downgrade diplomatic relations with any country that may recognise Kosovo 's independence .
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and his German counterpart Horst Koehler voiced their hopes for a fast and positive settlement of the case of six Bulgarian medics who are on death row in Libya , in Sofia on July 3rd .
Pristina says the footnote on Kosovo should be mentioned just in agreements and official documents , and nameplates should read simply " Kosova . "
A similar non @-@ binding resolution was endorsed by a 23 @-@ 22 vote in the US House Foreign Affairs Committee a week earlier and is now likely to be put to a vote in the full House , despite the White House 's stated opposition to the measure .
Croatia hosted the Snow Queen Trophy Slalom from January 4th to 6th .
What is worse in these cases is they start recruiting girls at the age of 12 and13 , when they are easy to manipulate and control .
The Ahtisaari plan provides for a multiethnic Kosovo with six constitutive communities -- Albanians , Serbs , Roma , Turks , Bosnian and Egyptians .
Montenegro cites top foreign policy priorities
Bytyci said he considers fighting corruption a main priority , while talks with Belgrade should ease regional trade constraints .
After 11 years and many dramatic changes , OSCE says its mandate in Croatia has been fulfilled .
" Fighting organised crime generally and narcotics specifically requires close international and regional co @-@ operation .
But , around of 30 % of the working @-@ age population operate within the gray economy , and no one is prepared to tackle that issue before the elections .
Several others escaped with minor injuries .
Lighting up in public will lead to a stiff fine under new restrictions that went into effect this month .
" We don 't need another Turkey summit like in 2004 and 2005 , " Rehn said at a press conference Monday .
Legendary shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis founded Olympic in 1957 after acquiring TAE - Greek National Airlines .
" Southeast Europe is an important region which can play an important role in the European and international arena .
The agreement is not precise , everyone can interpret it however they wish , " northern Mitrovica municipality President Krstimir Pantic told SETimes .
The package of measures outlines a series of initiatives supporting efforts in those fields , including steps towards the eventual lifting of EU visa requirements for Western Balkan citizens and a virtual doubling of scholarships for students from the region .
OSCE representatives and the European Parliament 's election observer mission called the election " a positive step " in the country 's democratic development .
" More needs to be done by the state institutions ... including the removal of party activists from senior police functions .
Papadimitropoulos : Yes . We used be people that were expecting loads of support from families ... [ but ] nowadays families are not the same .
One of the journalists , Vecernji List reporter Davor Ivankovic , was interviewed on Thursday ( November 15th ) at The Hague 's Zagreb office about his decision to report classified portions of the indictment against Ante Gotovina , Ivan Cermak and Mladen Markac .
The forum , called " Science , Technological Development and Innovation -- Policies for Growth and Development during the Next Decade , " gave awards to local companies and research organisations for their achievements .
As disappointment prevails in Macedonia after the NATO summit in Bucharest last week , the government is holding consultations to resolve its name dispute with Greece .
" They should be commended considering they were under immense pressure , " he said .
All my work is directed to making this the long term future for Kosovo .
" Commercial fishing is definitely endangering some fish species , but pollution and global warming are also contributing to the effect , " he said .
" BiH is an independent state , regardless of whether someone celebrates this holiday , " Presidency Chairman Zeljko Komsic said .
The country 's army has undergone a thorough overhaul , making it compatible with NATO standards .
He has already been prime minister of RS as well as BIH 's foreign minister .
Therefore , the solution is to revote , according to Ciplic .
" I cannot be another Ivo Sanader ... I can be myself and try my best .
While President Traian Basescu is urging citizens to vote Sunday , many say the European Parliament election hasn 't struck a chord with them .
By Muhamet Brajshori and Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Pristina and Belgrade -- 16 / 03 / 12
The strongest opposition party , the CHP , polled at approximately 23 % , compared to the ruling party 's 39 % .
In 2004 , Forbes magazine put together a list of the worst cars of all time , and the Yugo easily won first place .
" Sarajevo Theatre Tragedy " was one of the plays performed . [ Jusuf Ramadanovic / SETimes ]
The presidents of Croatia and Serbia , Ivo Josipovic and Boris Tadic , agreed this summer that the search for missing persons from the 1990s conflict is of enormous importance to future bilateral relations .
But Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi refused to bring the issue up in parliament , insisting that it is up to the courts to interpret the laws and constitution .
The budget , which was 864 billion euros from 2007 @-@ 2013 , covers expenditures in member states for sectors including agriculture , internal policies , administration and compensation .
Social unrest looms as the government -- which took office just two months ago -- shrinks from observing its electoral promises on salary raises for fear of wrecking the precarious state budget .
Destruction of surplus weapons is conducted within the Montenegro Demilitarisation ( MONDEM ) programme and a technical agreement on the destruction of small arms and light weapons and various types of ammunition , signed between the defence ministry and the US State Department .
The Serbian side , meanwhile , has stuck to its refrain of " more than autonomy but less than independence , " though it remains unclear what this would amount to in practice .
The movie is a co @-@ production of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Proposed changes include the introduction of a third vice president , with that post earmarked for a Croat .
" The law provides that the house arrest can serve those who have been sentenced up to one year for any criminal offense .
The US and Turkey are collaborating on the problem of Kurdistan Workers Party bases in northern Iraq . [ Getty Images ]
Romanian Justice Minister Monica Macovei , who attended the Sinaia conference , says the anticorruption campaign aims at more than convicting certain individuals or forcing them out of political office . " A real and successful fight against corruption basically leads to the reform of the political class and the administration .
Romania annually consumes around 16 billion cubic meters of gas , of which 11 billion is produced domestically .
The questionnaire does not include direct questions about the topic that may be the most controversial in relations between Belgrade and Brussels - namely , the status of Kosovo .
The State Department found that public attention to the issue of trafficking has diminished significantly in Montenegro over the past few years . " According to NGOs and international observers , official statistics under report the incidence of trafficking , and authorities need to focus more attention on the problem . "
The forum provides a platform for discussing culture , civilisation , the role of religion and law , and other topics .
Any postponement will only make things worse for the firm , because under the Open Skies Agreement the market will soon be flooded with new , low @-@ cost competitors such as Ryanair and Wizz Air .
Turkey determined on its EU bid , despite French opposition
The e @-@ mails contained an add @-@ on , a component created to steal usernames and passwords the victims used later , when accessing a bank site .
Serbian media welcomes court decision
As a country striving for EU membership , Serbia is trying to improve its ecologic standards to meet the Union criteria .
" We have good partners and the implementation is solid .
Isa Beg Mosque in Skopje . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
All interest groups will be represented the same way in the Cultural Heritage Committee ... no one will have a veto power .
Further delays could undermine everything the UN has achieved in the province since 1999 and jeopardise regional stability , UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon warned on Wednesday .
Split resident Dejan Cabarkapa says the politicians do not care about the local economy .
Now they are not interested in being down in the streets or up in the mountains , " he said .
" Instead , Belgrade will be expected to both reach -- and implement -- agreements with Pristina , particularly to resolve the crisis created by the latter 's unilateral attempt to install customs officers in the north at the end of July . "
" I want to send that clear message to the leaders that it 's necessary that they keep on working together ... that will be the only way in which they can join the institution that they claim they want to join . "
" He is speaking on behalf of the international community and reaping the political benefits of being the first leader that will be covered extensively beyond just the Turkish media and further extends influence in Libya . "
The Association of Professional Journalists of Kosovo ( AGPK ) welcomed the indictment but repeatedly expressed concern about the two @-@ year delay and hesitation by law enforcement .
Developers build without legal approval , or exceed the dimensions set by the building approval authorities .
He added that the new names being considered are Air Serbia , Serbian Airways or Serbian Airlines .
Kosovo political analyst Belul Beqaj , a university professor , tells SETimes the blockade of the border crossings " can be seen as an unreasonable act , but [ Vetevendosje 's ] commitment to realise ... their political aims , despite the consequences , cannot be denied . "
However , the major winter holiday for Bosnia Muslims is Eid @-@ ul @-@ Adha or Kurban @-@ Bayram -- a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide .
" There isn 't enough political will and readiness in the country to fight corruption .
A new security system is being developed in the buildings housing the Turkish parliament in Ankara .
The annual Sibenik Children 's Festival was held at different venues throughout the city . [ Ivo Scepanovic / SETimes ]
" When it comes to farmer requirements to increase state subsidies , it definitely will not happen , " ministry spokesperson Nikolina Marenic told SETimes .
The crunch comes as more young people enter the labour force every year than the economy can absorb .
Aygun is one of thousands of desperate women , mostly from the countries of the former Soviet Union , where unemployment is high and opportunities are few , who look to Turkey as a place to change their lives for the better - only to become victims of sexual exploitation .
The State Committee on Cults , in charge of drafting the bill , took into account the experience of other European countries that endorsed the same bill , while respecting international documents on human rights and freedoms .
BiH analysts expect a picture similar to Kosovo 's to emerge , one of sweeping demographic change .
" Romania 's position , before and after joining the EU , is a constant one : we don 't believe the independence solution will be able to answer the security and stability needs expressed by the EU and on an international level , " the Romanian president said in his speech .
NEW YORK , United Nations -- UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon says UN @-@ sponsored talks on the unification of Cyprus achieved " considerable progress " in the past six months .
They include motivating and increasing the number of enrolled and graduated Roma students in universities .
The Romanian Central Bank ( BNR ) lowered the monetary policy rate by 0.5 % on Wednesday ( February 3rd ) , to 7 % , according to an official statement .
The film Boogie by Romanian director Radu Muntean won the Zicherman Family Foundation award for best screenplay at the 16th Hamptons International Film Festival in New York state .
Observers perceive the wording as deliberately targeting Turkey 's EU membership .
The Interreg III initiative , financed via the European Regional Development Fund , aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion in Europe by encouraging crossborder , transnational and interregional co @-@ operation .
New Democracy , meanwhile , nominated its own leader , Imer Selmani .
Athens , Skopje want progress in name dispute talks , Nimetz says
The exhibition was co @-@ organised by the Kovacevica @-@ based Babka Gallery with the support of the Serbian government .
Malic Zuhra , a Muslim woman , watches the news on wartime General Ratko Mladic 's arrest in Potocari near Srebrenica . [ Reuters ]
The artists also made a special ice bar to exhibit sculptures .
The heads of Bulgarian industrial and retail companies are optimistic about the coming months , according to a report by the country 's statistical office .
There are several links but it 's a different order than in other parts of the former Yugoslavia .
" We mostly have to think about the major influence US Steel has on our exports , and that 5,500 people are working there , " Ciric said .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov , the leader of GERB , officially confirmed Plevneliev 's nomination at a news conference in Sofia , along with that of Justice Minister Margarita Popova as vice @-@ presidential candidate .
Seven people were apprehended last month at Skopje 's Alexander the Great Airport . [ Getty Images ]
He used the opportunity to criticise the oppression of Turkish writers , artists and intellectuals .
" Furthermore , the two countries confront each other on the Republic of Moldova 's terrain , which has become a complicated crossroads of Romania 's national and historical claims and Russia 's interests , " Fratila added .
Science and Technology : Bulgaria supplies space equipment for India 's rocket
Nea Ionia is a primarily working class municipality and was the first to react to the decision .
The situation has improved , however , he told SETimes .
Macedonian Economy Minister Fatmir Besimi and Kosovo Energy and Mining Minister Justina Shiroka @-@ Pula signed a memorandum of co @-@ operation in the energy sector on Monday ( July 5th ) in Skopje .
" Now , can we not produce a story that features murder ? " he asked , " Would that be encouraging people to commit murder ? "
I would like to be a television journalist and have my own show , in which guests will discuss their different opinions -- without insults and arguments .
" We consider the Qataris to be very important guests who came to confirm the good political relations we are developing .
Agriculture demands constant physical presence and care of the land .
Belgrade analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic also thinks that it is unwise for Kosovo Serbs to confront the Albanians , KFOR and Belgrade .
Lellouche traveled to Bucharest last month seeking help with the problem of squatting Roma immigrants in France .
As part of an undercover operation , two DEA sources posed as people working on behalf of the FARC .
He said he 'd seen it coming as the store where he worked as a manager , as sales fell so precipitously the past year .
Belgian Foreign Minister Steven Vanackere . [ Getty Images ]
" I hardly moved , I didn 't sleep many nights because of pain , " she remembers .
" We should first develop our energy strategy [ through ] 2050 , " he told SETimes on Thursday .
" I think that the ideas that I have proposed fulfill the needs of both sides .
The family also attends the Christmas Eve Mass .
Copic was splashed across headlines nearly a year ago , when police in Banja Luka detained him for questioning , this time suspecting him of planning to assassinate Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic during a June visit to RS .
Well over a million people visit it annually together with the adjacent New Acropolis Museum that opened in June 2009 .
Quoting the Q 'uran , he urged followers to " co @-@ operate with each other in charity and mercy , and not in sins and animosities "
Building on the Pact 's achievements , the RCC is intended to foster further progress in various areas of co @-@ operation , while continuing to provide a platform for the European and Euro @-@ Atlantic integration of the SEE countries .
The elections were free and organised , the PACE delegation that monitored them said .
As Albania aspires to join the EU and NATO , holding fair and democratic elections in a post @-@ communist country is a major concern .
" Our mission is not to vote for the incomplete initiatives of the government with an inflation of parliamentary statistics for adopting laws .
He claims he had no choice but to implement austerity measures at the demand of the EU @-@ IMF @-@ ECB Troika providing the rescue loans , but has promised the cut in the payback amount means there will be no more .
Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany ( right ) and Romanian counterpart Calin Popescu Tariceanu wait for the beginning of a press conference on Thursday ( November 16th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Political Science Professor Predrag Simic told SETimes that delaying the candidacy decision sends a bad message to the entire region , especially at a time when the economic crisis is gaining momentum .
Last October , Italian prosecutors charged seven of Djukanovic 's associates and seven Italians with cigarette smuggling .
A one @-@ litre bottle of raki now costs about $ 35 .
" The first project didn 't satisfy EU standards so we had to make a new one that meets EU norms , where each convict has 60 square meters of space , " Jugoslav Jovicic , direct of the unit responsible for construction of the prison , told SETimes .
But some commentators believe recent arrests may dramatically alter perceptions of what has been dubbed Turkey 's " trial of the century " : a sprawling criminal inquiry encompassing more than 200 suspects and thousands of pages of evidence .
Although the international community does carry the responsibility for the situation in BiH , I believe that nobody should do our job for us .
Armed men appearing in masks on public television are doing little to help Kosovo 's image at a sensitive time , Kosovo 's leaders said .
However , we feel that the time has come for EULEX to do more in the north , to support us in implementing the rule of law there .
I still support the idea that the veterans ' registry should be public but not without consent and proper regulation , " he told Zagreb daily Jutarnji List .
While the privately run A1 TV channel - its funds frozen by authorities -- broadcasts from the streets , the opposition Social Democratic Union ( SDSM ) and its political partners have left parliament , vowing not to return until their complaints are addressed .
EULEX explained in a press release the protocol is an important step in strengthening the rule of law in Kosovo .
A novelty is the increasing number of those who view EU accession in terms of protecting individual citizens ' rights -- from 16 % last June to 22 % in December .
According to Timothy Ash , the head of emerging markets research at RBS global banking , as Europe faces financial trouble Turkey can play a role as a driver for Balkan growth .
His words underscored just how much hope Serbian authorities have pinned on the car factory .
" It would be better for them to talk with the strongest political party , and in Arandjelovac -- and I think in Serbia too -- that is the Serbian Progressive Party .
Sebahat Tuncel ( above ) and BDP supporters were dispersed by riot police at a protest rally in Istanbul . [ Reuters ]
The village 's Roma have been facing no better treatment and fear the boss , they said .
Some argue that by neglecting them , the international community risks increasing the minorities ' sense of alienation , leading to a potential situation , independence or no , in which the non @-@ Serb minorities may no longer feel they have a place .
Slobodan Aleksic , 56 , a Vranje stove factory worker , provides a good example .
And election monitors reported violations of the election @-@ day campaigning ban at polling stations .
Following the end of the conflict in BiH , Mladic returned to Belgrade , where he lived freely under the protection of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic and often appeared at football matches , in restaurants and on Montenegrin beaches .
Kukan : EULEX has launched an investigation into what has happened on Tuesday ( September 27th ) and I believe that the individuals who used violence against KFOR should be brought to justice .
There is an alarming increase in child neglect as a consequence of the economic crisis , according to the children 's protection organisation Hamogelo tou Paidiou . [ Courtesy of Hamogelo tou Paidiou ]
The EU has conditioned further progress towards accession on overhauling the country 's labyrinthine police system .
Up to 4 crates are making the trip each day .
Ingredients ( serves 4 @-@ 5 people ) :
Ten other Radical lawmakers joined the new grouping , called " Forward Serbia . "
Should that happen , unintended negative effects could emerge .
Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) -- a part of the trade deal -- remains blocked , as some member states , particularly the Netherlands , insist Mladic be captured first .
Assistance in filing complaints with the Internal Control Division of the interior ministry , meetings with the public ombudsman , filing of lawsuits , presentation of the necessary medical documentation in court and other activities are how NGOs assist victims .
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" We hope for a better attitude towards Romanian schools in Transnistria , and the rights of children and teachers .
I hope the investigation will prove that claim to be untrue , " she said .
Serbia has formed a negotiating team for the latest round of Kosovo status talks .
" The United States needs to be able to move forward to use technology to defend itself and we 're going to do that , " Rice told reporters at her joint press conference with Lavrov .
During a meeting with Greek and Macedonian negotiators , Adamantios Vassilakis and Nikola Dimitrov , in Vienna on Monday , the UN mediator tabled three new name proposals -- Republic of Upper Macedonia , New Republic of Macedonia and Republic of Macedonia ( Skopje ) .
Once within the EU market , Croatia will apply European market prices to its products , and CEFTA products will have to win export on Croatian markets due to price competitiveness .
The time has come , Bush told reporters , to move ahead with UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for the province 's future .
Sambrakos , who is editor @-@ in @-@ chief of the daily Exedra Sports , spoke with SETimes correspondent Christos Ringas .
The NGO takes care of around 150 little ones left without family and guardian care , providing love and security in a family surrounding .
Igric agrees that the quality of journalism " is not great . "
McEldowney added " The oligarchs who behave like they are above the law must be put behind bars . "
" Someone would say it is a utopia , but the reconciliation is possible if you face the reality . "
Moldova 's parliamentary elections on Sunday ( November 28th ) will be the third such vote in the last 20 months .
Macedonian law , alcohol consumption below 18 years age is prohibited , but IDs are often not checked at cafe bars , discotheques , supermarkets and shops .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and visiting Kosovo counterpart Agim Ceku vowed last week to boost bilateral co @-@ operation .
It also urges increased co @-@ operation in trade , security , economy and culture .
" The pace of progress noted in the Commission 's report of July 2008 has not been maintained , " the EC said .
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Non @-@ permanent members will be a representative of the president , the director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency , the commander of the KSF and other senior officials .
The deal ended a major crisis the Union plunged into following the 2005 rejection , by voters in France and the Netherlands , of a proposed constitution for the bloc .
In the meantime , Greece has assumed the OSCE presidency .
It is the least harmonised area in EU law , so the European Commission ( EC ) had little to offer in terms of specific guidance .
Feith : Mr Marty 's report should be taken seriously .
Those who have already paid for legalisation -- at higher prices -- will not get their money back .
Opponents also slammed the authorities for joining a " fluid " international accord , whose anti @-@ piracy provisions could lead to violation of basic civil rights and freedoms .
" The region lacks financial resources , and through better regional co @-@ operation we will create opportunities for greater foreign investment , " said Croatian President Stipe Mesic .
Ansip urged officials in Tirana to continue reforms and voiced his country 's support for the visa liberalisation of Albania with EU .
ASK 's Hoxha readily admits some private schools are better than others .
Dusan Janjic , the director of the NGO Forum for Ethnic Relations , said that the Vlach problem also existed in the former Yugoslavia .
Lorik Cana is arguably the Albanians ' most beloved football player .
He also objected to the document 's having been adopted without the Vojvodina assembly members being given a chance to state their views on it .
So , there 's a feeling of visible awareness among them , " said Ovesea .
The three envoys tasked by the group with mediating the talks on its behalf will attend the discussions , scheduled to be held in London on Thursday .
A longstanding relationship gains new impetus as Ankara seeks to boost its presence in the Western Balkans .
The group , using a Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Oceanography Institute ship , is looking for new species in the area , applying new research methods .
Workers in some sectors are already marked for job loss due to funding cuts , but authorities say other sectors will receive EU funding as a result of the accession process .
Aleksander Mitic , chief of the Kosovo Compromise project , believes Kosovo is already de facto divided territory , because Serbian laws are implemented in the north , the government in Pristina is unable to extend its authority there , and even members of the UN Security Council are in discord over the issue .
Previous nationwide contests in Romania almost inevitably sank into controversy and scandals , with critics taking potshots at the jury for imposing its unilateral choice regardless of the viewers ' say .
" A stable and secure political situation in Turkey is massively in our interest and we will certainly want to be taking forward our links with this very important country , " Miliband urged .
Some opposition parties have threatened to challenge the measure before the Constitutional Court .
Macedonia hopes to double the standard of living over the next ten years , he noted .
Over the last 20 years , Serbia has experienced wars and international sanctions , an authoritarian regime , and a democratic revolution .
The report 's author , European Parliament Austrian MP Ulrike Lunacek , told EUobserver however , " It would have helped the way [ EULEX is ] seen in the country to already have indictments on high @-@ level corruption cases . "
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Based on a witness account , a passage in Calislar 's book described an event in the couple 's short @-@ lived marriage .
If AKP doesn 't find a solution , if it doesn 't fulfill this responsibility , Turkey might experience even greater conflict .
RS arrests Saric associate for money laundering
However , Rada Trajkovic , who represents Serbs living in Albanian enclaves , said the agreements would help her compatriots in Kosovo .
Two more were found on July 6th .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said on February 22nd that the country may adjust its budget spending to secure funds for possible imports of power in case low water reserves force authorities to shut down some of the country 's three hydro power plants .
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A decision by shareholders in the Nabucco gas pipeline project effectively shelves plans for a link to Iran .
Media reports Friday said the reformist parties in Serbia have struck a last @-@ minute agreement on a new coalition government .
Scenery and history are both impressive at Bulgaria 's medieval capital .
A Bulgarian delegation led by Agriculture and Foods Minister Miroslav Naydenov visited Kosovo last week to study opportunities to export Bulgarian foods .
Last week 's interim report noted some positive developments in Bulgaria since the July assessment .
Public places also include sports stadiums and other venues , public transportation , cinema , theatre and concert halls , showrooms and classrooms .
In any case , the Radicals do not have a sufficient number of MPs to topple the government that was formed on May 14th .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 14 / 05 / 09
Discussing bilateral economic co @-@ operation , Silajdzic said that there are many fields in which the two countries could boost ties , including culture , sports and tourism .
Romania 's most @-@ wanted closer to extradition
The civil engineering faculty at the University of Skopje hosted the promotion of the second series of textbooks -- numbering 14 in all -- translated into Macedonian as part of a government project to translate 500 expert books used by top EU and US universities .
While in Pristina , he met with President Fatmir Sejdiu , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni .
He is accompanied by State Minister Faruk Celik and Industry and Trade Minister Nihat Ergun .
Later in the day , Interpol officials appeared optimistic that their efforts to identify the paedophile will prove successful this time around , given the prompt " overwhelming " response to their appeal .
In its April edition , the magazine Condé Nast Traveler listed BiH as one of the " 15 places which must immediately be visited . "
For most residents of the Ikizdere valley , their home is simply " a gift from God . "
If recognising Kosovo 's independence is ever set as a condition for accession , Tadic said , Serbia will say no .
" Things improved significantly but now the standard of living is a problem .
Media in the country have also reported that Bosniaks increasingly see the two as placing their own egos above the interests of the Bosniak community , not to mention BiH as a whole .
A late @-@ November report in a Sarajevo daily included Mladic 's military personnel files , showing his respective discharges from the Yugoslav Army in 2001 and from the VRS in 2002 .
Another song , " She looked a little strange " ( " Izgledala je malo cudno " ) , is ordinary Bosnian rock and roll .
Rade Kovacevic believes that " the church ... does not manage state affairs , or determine those who govern the state . "
The second is the opening of polling places in foreign countries , allowing approximately 1 million Macedonian nationals to exercise their right to vote without coming to Macedonia .
The state has also launched a scholarship program for athletes ranging from [ 250 to 600 euros ] for successful athletes such as swimmer Milorad Cavic .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina --04 / 08 / 09
Brussels also has given Bulgaria until June 16th to make 25 improvements in the way it handles EU taxpayers ' money .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 04 / 01 / 10
Mouskouri celebrates a half @-@ century in music with more than 300 million albums sold worldwide .
More precise statistical data is needed in order to draft a comprehensive agricultural strategy , the government says .
Romania 's Bran Castle officially became the private property of Dominic of Habsburg in May .
According to the results , candidates between 18 and 25 years old would leave their country if they received salaries of 800 to 1,000 euros a month .
Dukagjin Gorani , an adviser to Prime Minister Hashim Thaci , says the government is committed to meeting this obligation .
He is a member of the minority Gorani community , a Muslim group whose language is a mixture of Macedonian , Bulgarian and Serbian .
His move followed a declaration by representatives of the major powers overseeing BiH 's post @-@ conflict recovery , expressing full support for Lajcak and his decisions .
Stressing the importance of freedom of expression , Brussels has repeatedly urged Turkey to change or annul the controversial Article 301 in its penal code , which has led to a number of trials against prominent intellectuals , accused of " insulting Turkishness . "
Other Turks , who argue against reinstatement , say the country has misused capital punishment in the past .
" The persistent exclusion of Roma people is unacceptable in 21st century Europe built on principles of equality , democracy and the rule of law , " EU Commissioner for Employment , Social Affairs and Inclusion , Laszlo Andor , said on Tuesday .
The European Council will take up the matter during its summit on Thursday and Friday .
Djelic met in Brussels with new EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele .
Hundreds of people gather in the centre of Belgrade to trade football stickers for their World Cup albums .
Thus the public will not be given answers to many interesting questions . "
Trpevski is suspected of having approved a guarantee to Smilenski for 8.8m euros in credit at a German bank and a 7.6m @-@ euro guarantee of credit at an Austrian Bank in 2001 and 2002 , respectively .
They chanted slogans not only against the AKP , but also against privatisation , foreign investment , and the EU .
He will hold talks with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , Deputy Prime Minister Vasko Naumovski and Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times -- 12 / 01 / 12
Many Roma children , especially girls , drop out of school , Demirovska says .
" A single large @-@ scale accident could have devastating consequences for the whole region , " they conclude .
Experts and some politicians , including Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic of G17 Plus , have criticised the deal over the exceptionally low price the Russians would pay for NIS .
Another Serb Orthodox site , the Raska @-@ Prizren diocese just outside Pristina , has also hired guards for similar reasons , according to local media .
Under the existing constitution , moreover , the public prosecutor wears too many hats , so to speak -- focusing not only on the tasks of criminal prosecution , but on remedies for the protection of constitutionality and legality and representing the republic in property and legal matters .
Although the IC had condemned false interpretations of Islam as early as December 1993 , extremist interpretations of Islam remain a regional problem .
European airspace began reopening on Tuesday morning ( April 20th ) , six days after a volcano in Iceland sent huge clouds of ash across the continent .
" By successfully overcoming the numerous challenges we have been facing in the past period , our region demonstrated its capacity to raise itself to the level of standards expected from future NATO and EU members , and serve as a model of democratic transformation , " Macedonia 's Konjanovski said .
The annual award honours a person who has contributed to peace and multiethnic co @-@ operation .
Tapping that potential while protecting BiH 's natural beauty will present a challenge for years to come .
An Austrian @-@ registered company , owned by Russia 's second biggest bank VTB , is the only candidate for Bulgaria 's state @-@ owned cigarette maker Bulgartabac .
Albania 's Electronic and Postal Communications Authority ( AKEP ) granted authorisation for the use of frequency for the third generation ( 3G ) services this week .
The influx is similar at airports , seaports and train stations .
Some politicians make real efforts to foster hostilities between the Croats and Bosniaks and publicly say that a war is brewing .
Also , policies should be constituted that assist producers of grapes in placing their product in the local market and also international markets .
Even reaching that stage can be a milestone .
The 150km @-@ long border has gone unmarked since Macedonia 's independence in 1991 .
" While people can easily feel the effects of economic growth , they have not noticed the increase in green spaces that should have followed , " Gerti Bogdani , former spokesperson of the ruling Democratic Party and head of municipality unit No. 10 , told TV 's Ora News .
" We are following that path . "
Meanwhile , Berlin 's State Opera orchestra , headed by renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim , entertained the crowd at Brandenburg Gate with pieces from Beethoven and Wagner .
In contrast , Christofias already has met with the Turkish Cypriot leader twice , and they will likely meet again socially on May 7th before the working groups conclude their effort .
Greece is the only exception , " Transport Minister Dimitris Reppas said earlier this week .
In order to buy the castle , the County Council will pay in the first two years 2.7m euros , and the rest up to 60m euros will be paid through a loan . "
Croatia , which also maintained its 2009 score of 4.1 , shares 62nd place with Ghana and Samoa .
It remains unclear if the upcoming indictment will include any new charges .
The trial , which began on April 16th 2007 , included testimony from 64 witnesses , 1,200 exhibits and 11,000 pages of recorded minutes .
The sunny island of Hvar , which a long time ago was a Greek colony called Pharos , or lighthouse , is the fourth largest island on Croatia 's central Dalmatian coast , covered in pine trees and subtropical vegetation .
With the communists solid in opposition , the country has entered a political standoff .
The long @-@ bearded rockers have been on the music scene for about 40 years .
Social Democratic candidate Ivo Josipovic will face his former party colleague , Milan Bandic , in a run @-@ off early next month .
Turkey to host talks on Iranian nuclear programme
On the topic of NATO enlargement , de Hoop Scheffer was clear that the three countries will be assessed individually .
Montenegro hopeful for visa liberalisation
Analysts contend there are more pressing issues causing DPS to act independently in the expected early parliamentary elections .
" We can only sit and wait for a better time when the political agreement on such a simple and easy thing will be possible , " Finci added .
Though the tsunami of cheap Chinese shoes washed across the West , it has yet to break on Montenegrin shores , according to Soc .
Normally states are represented by their top officials , but in BiH 's case , the job will go to its permanent ambassador to the UN .
However , the Doing Business survey did single it out as achieving one of 2007 's " boldest reforms " -- namely , the easing of export and import procedures in its new customs code .
Minister of Culture @-@ designate Arifhikmet Xhemaili is a member of the Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) .
By Anes Alic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 10 / 04 / 12
EU renews trade preferences for Balkan countries
The country 's Electronic Communications Agency granted a WiMAX license to the Greek operator on Monday ( July 23rd ) .
Bulgarian EP observers protest amendment on " minority "
The deputy opposes any privatisation or measures affecting the state @-@ run Public Power Corp ( PPC ) .
The OSCE Mission to Serbia awarded him the Man of the Year award in 2009 .
" Kosovo @-@ Turkey relations are very good now .
Although I am not personally involved in the negotiations , I believe the project has a good chance for success .
Questions surround former Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski 's use of state funds for a controversial PR strategy .
" Momentum in the process to resolve the status of Kosovo must be maintained until closure is reached .
Romania supports Moldova 's territorial integrity
Moldova will hold early parliamentary elections Sunday ( November 28th ) . [ Reuters ]
GDP growth in Turkey blew forecasts out of the water .
" Foreign universities study the Macedonian case -- but among the sad lessons of international state building . "
The premiere of Hungarian composer Imre Kalman 's operetta " Countess Maritza " will be held on January 12th .
According to Tadic , the document was in no way aimed at preserving Serbia 's integrity , nor could it help the country 's Kosovo cause .
Potential candidates must first provide evidence of a petition of support from 1,000 voters and present it to the embassy or consulate for verification .
The old mosque , with its grand minaret , was an example of classic Bosnian architecture .
" Quality education is part of the basic priorities of VMRO @-@ DPMNE , and we support the goal of raising the level of political intelligence among the Macedonian people .
" Your destiny is in your hands , " said Ban .
Zlata Djordjevic , a member of the Anti @-@ Corruption Agency committee , told SETimes that it is important that the new law allow the agency to control parties ' financial reports and to hire auditors if it doubts the validity of party documents .
Meanwhile , the Greek Communist Party and PASOK , among other groups , have scheduled five demonstrations for Monday .
Business : Romania tops in Balkans on Forbes ' Best Countries for Business list
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said it is very important that members of Saric 's group are arrested , in order to " end all speculation . "
Slovenia , whose Adriatic coastline is less than 50km long , is seeking a solution that would allow it to have direct access to international waters , without having to pass through Italian or Croatian territorial waters .
Artan Hoxha , president of the Tirana Business University , says Albania 's economy began feeling the effects of the crisis in fall 2008 .
" Bulgaria will have an active , dynamic presidency with open doors for civic institutions and regions , " Plevneliev said , voicing support for reforms in the judiciary , as well as the education , social and health sectors , and for energy diversification initiatives .
SETimes : Can Kosovo enter into dialogue with Serbia on political issues ?
The list is likely to include the ancient city Ptara , where astronomers observed the first accurately predicted solar eclipse in 585 BC .
We have many such people in our municipality and some of them were probably not in Bulgaria during the census , " the representative told SETimes .
" The primary revenues of the Montenegrin budget in the first quarter of this year were 216m euros -- about 13.8 % less than expected , " the finance ministry said .
" The likelihood of KSF engaging in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions is large , as the US and other NATO countries [ have ] requested participation , " Ibrahim Shala , the director of public information at the KSF Ministry , told SETimes .
" Our prime minister , chief of staff and I all agree , " Turkish media quoted Gul as saying on Monday ( February 19th ) .
" Every Serb soldier and the Serb administration left Kosovo , but Belgrade 's dream remains , " he said .
Serbian reactions
Albanian counterpart Sali Berisha , after flying back to Tirana , wished his compatriots " a happy first day of NATO membership . "
Over the past few years it has also enjoyed an ever greater appeal vis @-@ à @-@ vis the popular masses due to the economic crisis , " added Eleftheriadis .
" I don 't think that decision will affect our everyday life , but it is a step towards European integration , which I care about very much .
Each signed agreement must specify the crimes which are subject to extradition , whether classified by name or a general clause , or a combination of the two .
The UN Security Council ( UNSC ) met behind closed doors Tuesday ( April 3rd ) to discuss UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's Kosovo status plan , marking the start of a decisive phase in efforts to resolve the issue .
" For me it 's like a story , " said Mungiu , who produced , wrote and directed the winning entry .
" My grandfather was a gentle man but also a tough one , " Yves Rimet said .
It will be decided in court .
The Thaci administration -- along with Kosovo 's political establishment in general -- can be expected to face continuing public pressure to tackle corruption and other institutional problems .
" It sounds good for starters , " Ioanna T , a biochemist who lives in Kifissia , tells SETimes .
How has it changed in the past few years ?
The UNDP team is in charge of a two @-@ day training session in business plan preparations .
" This is my third time here ; the atmosphere is always phenomenal , " said Joshua , a 27 @-@ year @-@ old Londoner , adding that Exit is a great opportunity to meet people from different parts of the world .
They plan to discuss Serbia 's EU integration bid , improving bilateral co @-@ operation and the content and goals of next month 's summit between the two governments that Belgrade will host .
EULEX would conduct border patrols together with Kosovo and Serbia , under the proposal . [ Reuters ]
It is the ICR that makes the difference between independence and supervised independence .
Nuhanovic lost his father and brother , who were also turned over to the Bosnian Serbs , after they sought refuge in the UN protection force base .
" There is no problem to work with men if you gain their trust .
It suggested a new government arrangement with the IMF similar to the ones negotiated with Serbia and Turkey .
As street protests in Tunisia led to the departure of longtime leader , Zine El Abidine Ben Ali , the message coming from Ankara was squarely on the side of change .
NATO 's role has been to promote conditions in which such feelings and perceptions can emerge and be expressed in society .
The governing coalition said that the adoption of the declaration on Srebrenica was a historical obligation and that it would serve as a motivation for other parliaments in the countries of the former Yugoslavia to adopt similar documents and condemn the Serbian suffering .
In his first statement after declaring victory , Eroglu promised " warm relations with motherland Turkey " while saying he would continue negotiations with the Greek Cypriot administration .
The country 's Internet Board organised conferences and meetings in several towns .
Opponents cry foul about budgetary allocations and cast doubt on the government 's ability to raise funds .
Further down you 'll find the Egyptians .
The Greek government named George Provopoulos as the new governor of the country 's central bank on Wednesday ( June 11th ) . Provopoulos , 58 , will succeed Nicholas Garganas , who will step down from the post next week .
Business : SEE transport ministers sign regional agreement
At about 8 : 20am on May 19th , Sasko Kedev , a Skopje cardiologist and former VMRO @-@ DPMNE presidential candidate , reached the nearly 8,850m summit of Mt Everest -- the tallest peak on earth .
" The real problem emerges when a court is under the tutelage of an ideology or an institution , and gives its rulings just as to appease a group of people , " Sabah columnist Mehmet Barlas wrote .
Macedonia , they said , " remains strongly committed to finding a mutually acceptable solution " that would allow it to " fully integrate into the Alliance in a dignified manner while preserving our national interests . "
" Three issues should have been resolved ... clarification of the status of veterans , the statute of the organization of veterans , and verification of veterans lists . "
Danica Popovic , an economics professor at the University of Belgrade and an expert in macroeconomic theory and models , believes that despite the crisis with the euro , the EU is the best solution for Serbia ; given its weakened monetary system .
SEWRC indicated it was unlikely to meet Bulgargaz 's new demand , which representatives of heating companies in the country called " insane " and fatal to the energy sector if approved .
Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac responded to Gregorian 's accusation by urging the US diplomat Tuesday to share any information he might have about the fugitives ' whereabouts with Belgrade authorities , so they could " act and arrest them , " the AP reported .
" If they were called by the Libyan rebels , they would have responded to the rebels , " Milosevic told SETimes .
" I feel like I cannot afford things easily anymore .
They call for reforms in the justice system and follow every step in the process , and they have become less tolerant to police brutality .
He adds : " the EU needs to make the negotiation process ... about human security and the human needs in the region , and it has to stop fuelling unrealistic and irrational aspirations of Balkan politicians . "
Their combined monthly income of 2,200 euros is about to plummet by more than 25 % .
They are in a hurry to get to the mosque today , in order to see the end of another Ramadan day with the rest of the believers in Bratunac , a town in northeastern Bosnia .
" Romanians do not know how to protest , " said a commenter identified only as Marcos , who argued that the expectation the protest would have a huge impact was an illusion .
More information on the Logan MCV 's price and intended markets will follow the Paris show , Fourmont said .
Although support for the country 's accession has waned slightly , many in Croatia support the move .
Construction was scheduled to begin in October 2009 but has yet to happen .
The first personal use embryonic stem cell bank opened in Croatia . [ Getty Images ]
The government is still discussing the " top secret " document , he told lawmakers , voicing hope that Serbia would never have to implement the proposed steps , which range from " very soft to very hard " with " seven levels of reaction " in between .
" We hope that Berisha will stick to what he said publicly , that he would accept any proposal of the opposition , supported by the OSCE / ODIHR , " Gjiknuri told SETimes .
His words triggered celebrations reminiscent of Independence Day in 2008 .
US Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said that such elections in Kosovo would have an " illegitimate " outcome .
A week @-@ long International Theatre Festival ended on Sunday ( November 8th ) in Pristina .
But that 's little comfort in a country with an unemployment rate of 45 % .
The gap has narrowed significantly during the course of the campaign , eroding a double @-@ digit lead for the leftists .
According to the Serbian Justice Ministry , the confiscated facilities will primarily be used for humanitarian purposes : retirement homes , youth centres and centres for the disabled .
Israeli president hails partnership with Romania
Administrative workers have a more realistic hope for a salary increase under the estimate .
Sculptures are placed in specially designed styrofoam @-@ filled crates made of wood and metal .
Croatian diplomat to lead new Regional Co @-@ operation Council
The Croatian government approved a revision of its 2009 budget on Wednesday ( March 25th ) .
Greece is expecting a 9.3m @-@ euro grant from the EU Solidarity Fund for damages caused by last year 's floods , according to a proposal from the European Commission .
Few entertain optimism , though some are cautiously hopeful that things will improve .
We cannot risk giving money to two or three projects from hundreds of requests .
Even nowadays , I am surprised when I see his biography and his birthdate , Solana said .
The charges stem from a passage in Ipek Calislar 's biography of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk 's wife , Latife Usaki .
What future steps are expected ?
The Romanian Intelligence Service assessed last year that the terrorism threat inside Romania and to Romanian interests abroad was low .
Almost 20 % of all connections to the network are illegal .
Bulgaria 's Aleksandar Kolarski won the prize for best young IT specialist at the IT World Olympics in Georgia , which wrapped up on May 25th .
Serbia has alternative energy resources , but nobody has done a cost @-@ benefit analysis because the state doesn 't bother to collect data from agencies , " Ajdacic said .
Some local residents who live near the border need to cross every day , for work or other reasons .
Uros Piper , a Belgrade journalist who reports on organised crime , told SETimes that the plea bargain left the Serbian public without a trial at which it could have learned about connections among politicians , sports figures and people from the entertainment world .
" The government shares the concern of Kosovo 's citizens regarding the departure of Romanian police from UNMIK , but it feels powerless to do anything , " Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Çeku 's spokesperson said .
Turkey has no diplomatic relations with the Greek Cypriot administration and is the only country that recognises the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in the Mediterranean island 's north .
BiH also has significant geothermal potential , especially near the towns of Bosanski Samac , Kakanj and Sarajevo -- insufficient for energy production , but usable for other heating purposes .
The dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia , which is a dialogue on technical issues , intends to improve the free movement of people and goods .
This preference represents a shift from previous years when young people listed mostly folk singers and people known for their involvement in the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s .
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The British newspaper Sunday Times reported that Adrian Severin , a former Romanian deputy prime minister , along with Ernst Strasser of Austria and Zoran Thaler of Slovenia , accepted offers of up to 100,000 euros per year in return for proposing amendments in the EP .
" We are strictly following the timetable of joining the Schengen area , " he said .
A NATO assessment confirms that Macedonia has met almost all of the conditions of its action plan .
Meanwhile , the Broadcasting Council -- Macedonia 's media regulatory body -- has all but split as several of its nine members accused council President Zoran Stefanovski of willful disregard and abuse of office .
" We 'll definitely beat them ; it 'll be six to zero , " Zorica said .
Belgrade will apply for the title European capital of Culture 2020 , Aleksandar Pekovic , of the city administration , said on Sunday ( May 16th ) .
The facility has special inspection checkpoints for veterinary and phytosanitary control after the implementation of a 2.4m @-@ euro upgrading project , co @-@ financed by the Bulgarian government and the EU PHARE programme .
Turkey , however , appears to have lured a good many Greek @-@ owned yachts , some of the sector 's seasoned professionals and , of course , numerous foreign @-@ owned vessels .
The violations in question have to do with the lack of a necessary two @-@ thirds ' quorum in parliament at the time Pacolli was voted into office .
NGOs accuse Basescu of pre @-@ election fraud
More than half of those who participated in a poll by the weekly Forum said Crvenkovski will not help the SDSM 's ratings among voters .
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In a surprise move , however , Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik did not criticise Belgrade for arresting Mladic and preparing to extradite him .
" There will be no more hooded people on the internet , " said Papaioannou .
Diplomatic Diary : Greece pledges assistance to BiH 's Euro @-@ Atlantic bids
Dodik said on Monday that the SNSD would take part in political talks to choose a replacement for Spiric , provided the High Representative " withdraws or amends " his decision .
Serbia has the political will to meet the conditions for accession , the president said , making it clear that " full EU membership is Serbia 's strategic goal . "
" We need to provide a permanent playing field since we still don 't have a home ground , even after winning five national championships . "
In Washington , US officials also expressed their concern .
As a result , Prime Minister Emil Boc ordered a thorough evaluation of the almost 400 hospitals in the country .
Rehn : Croatia likely to join EU before decade 's end
If there is a demand for mortgages , we will allocate and additional [ 4.7m euros ] in the first half of the year , " Dulic said .
" We should never allow humanitarian aid to be captured by those who abuse power . "
When [ former Croatian President Franjo ] Tudjman was splitting Bosnia up together with Milosevic , I didn 't want to take part , but went into opposition and this was for me the honourable decision .
Nehat Islami , a journalist and a Kosovo minister of information in the former Yugoslavia , remained in Pristina with his family during the conflict .
He has written his own book , titled Under the UN Flag .
He believes the movies and TV series trade on Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's popular status across the Middle East .
The broadcaster 's future path , like much in the new state of Kosovo , remains uncharted .
Due to the " wage and budget developments , the current account deficit widened even further to 13 % of GDP , financed by additional external borrowing .
This would imply that the period of low interest rates has come to an end .
" We talk about this like it is a special event and , unfortunately , it is .
" Despite the fact that it is impossible to pretend to collect VAT twice , in reality , it goes fully against the economic interests of Serbia , because Serb products would be much more expensive and they would not be competitive in the market , " Huruglica concluded .
The Morava operation is the largest since the major crackdown on organised crime launched immediately after the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic in 2003 .
On a global scale , all Southeast European ( SEE ) economies , except for Croatia and particularly Turkey , have become less competitive than they were a year ago , according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2007 @-@ 2008 , issued by the World Economic Forum ( WEF ) on October 31st .
This year , the school was granted the UNESCO Chair in Media , Dialogue and Mutual Understanding status , and this opens great possibilities for exchange of experience and know how for our students with the international journalism programmes .
The National Bank of Serbia in Belgrade . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
Event organiser , the Belgrade Tourist Organisation , says the festival will become a tradition .
Among the AKP victories that looked like defeats was the mayoral race in Istanbul .
With those memories at the front of his mind , Broz has taken up politics , and has united four leftist parties to form the Communist Party .
Also in news this week : Serbia 's unemployment rate falls and foreign direct investment in Montenegro surpasses 1 billion euros .
During a sideline meeting with Davutoglu , Papandreou expressed support for Turkey 's EU process .
The 14th Vukovar Puppet Festival opened in Croatia on Monday ( March 30th ) with a performance of " Cats on Hot Split Roofs " by the Face @-@ to @-@ Face Puppet Theatre from Split .
Former Red Berets commander Milorad " Legija " Ulemek was convicted in 2007 for his role in the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic . [ Reuters ]
A bust of the late Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski was unveiled on November 13th in front of Skopje 's sports hall , named after him .
Fatlum Sadiku , a political commentator in Pristina , said the latest incidents demonstrate the need to negotiate directly with Serbs in northern Kosovo , without relying on Belgrade as an intermediary .
The assessment comes from foreign and domestic observers alike , including the OSCE / ODIHR mission , the Council of Europe and the Macedonian NGO MOST ( Bridge ) , among others .
The AKP hopes to win 100 municipalities in Eastern and Southeastern Turkey . [ Getty Images ]
By opening a new regional office in Belgrade , the EIB will increase its activity in Balkans , Bank President Philippe Maystadt said . [ Reuters ]
A team of Bulgarian archaeologists has resumed excavations at a unique Thracian @-@ era site discovered on the Sredna Gora mountain five years ago .
" The high voter turnout showed that genuine confidence in the democratic process exists in Turkey .
The EU is the largest aggregate FDI provider to the region , with net FDI inflows worth over 2 % of the region 's GDP , the Bank said .
Similar comments came from EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana .
While polar opposites regarding Kosovo 's independence , Albania and Serbia are forging a closer relationship based on issues of mutual concern , such as EU integration .
Amidst the chaos , the PKK was able to consolidate its positions in northern Iraq and launch cross border raids in Turkey .
The country 's energy system is based on hydro plants and drought severely affected domestic production , adding stress to the plants , which were built during the communist area .
By Alexander Christie @-@ Miller for Southeast European Times in Vakifli -- 12 / 05 / 11
Kosovo Police spokesperson Arber Beka told SETimes that Maliqi 's decision is legal and in accordance with procedures , adding that the Kosovo police are ready " for actions in all situations , in which police actions will be co @-@ ordinated with the EULEX and KFOR police branch . "
Demarty reminded Batu the EC had already requested a plan to fix specific issues .
According to local press reports last week , Sagem , the firm in charge of producing the IDs , has started distributing new cards in Tirana and Fier and expects to have the cards out in time for elections in other cities .
Psychologist Ivan Igov told Sofia @-@ based Focus news agency that those who cast a ballot for the education minister Sunday " voted pragmatically , " wanting to make sure that the new mayor will be able to deliver on pledges made during the campaign .
" The December 9th summit wasn 't detailed enough on financial terms and too complicated on fundamental principles , " she noted .
Fighting , at a time when minorities ' rights and freedoms are advanced , would create more than a precedent with security implications , not only for Macedonia , " Skopje resident Jovan Trajanovski , 53 , told SETimes .
" The parties which are now in the parliament or are on the election list have the support of at least 10,000 citizens .
More than one million Serbs live in BiH , and more than 300,000 Bosniaks live in Serbia .
Sandra Izbasa 's confident floor routine wins her the top spot on the podium , while another Balkan gymnast -- Croatia 's Filip Ude -- nets a silver on the pommel horse .
People feel happy when they are able to achieve their goals , be they material , spiritual or social , she said , noting that whatever people do with their lives , it should be in harmony with their inner nature .
Croatian interior minister 's resignation accepted
People do not live in famine as before , and the cannon are only a distant memory , but the common iftars have remained part of the Ramadan tradition .
Pristina Education Director Remzi Salihu was shot and killed in his office . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Ever since the 2004 Olympic Games , China has expressed keen interest in traditional Greek products .
Democratic Party official Nada Kolundzija commented : " We are not giving up on our European integration policy , regardless of the fact the citizens are starting to run out of enthusiasm .
By Christmas Day , the hay grows and will be presented as the central decoration of the Christmas table .
Croatians vote " Yes " despite low voter turnout
The IMF experts criticised last year 's salary increases of between 20 % and 30 % .
It also said Montenegro should apply the legal and political framework for anti @-@ discrimination in accordance with European and international standards , guaranteeing the legal status of displaced persons , particularly Roma , Ashkali and Egyptians .
The others were Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Macedonia , Romania , Serbia and Slovakia .
Former Interior Minister and current MP Pavle Trajanov says many countries have special agencies tackling organised crime , and part of their responsibility is to uncover property acquired illegally .
England 's Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Turkey on Tuesday ( May 13th ) for her third visit to the country .
Under the new arrangement , an estimated 9,000 state administration and local government employees may lose their jobs . [ File ]
Along with the energy sector , many other industries could benefit , such as tourism , transport , commerce and real estate , not to mention the actual business of pipeline construction .
DCAM office head Islam Caka acknowledges that Kosovo is short of opportunities to employ the repatriated .
The bill adopted on Tuesday will also force gas companies to guarantee supplies to domestic customers for at least seven days of extreme temperatures , at least 30 days of exceptionally high demand or for as long a period of " infrastructure disruption " under normal weather conditions .
The two major Romanian studios are enjoying an unprecedented boom in business .
King Michael I 's historic moment was also a call for a mature and responsible political class .
But Sherefedin Shehu , an MP representing the ruling Democratic Party , has a different take on the matter .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha met with the World Bank delegation on Wednesday ( November 26th ) . [ Albanian government ]
It is part of continued efforts by police in BiH , Croatia and Montenegro to fight the drug trade , terrorism , human trafficking and other serious crimes .
Practices that can stifle competition have become more visible , particularly where government monopoly has been replaced by private monopoly .
Nearby Macedonia has also seen sharp price rises in recent months .
In other diplomatic news : US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew J. Bryza participated in the Greek @-@ US commission for economic and trade co @-@ operation session .
The 900km pipeline -- scheduled to open in 2015 -- will connect Russia to the Balkans , where the route will then split north and south .
During the last century alone , more than 80 disastrous quakes were recorded .
Kraounakis : For me Greece is the spiritual centre where everything started .
The money will be deposited in the municipal accounts for each area , and the municipalities will distribute it internally .
" We see that you are taking many steps and we also see that the Turkish side is not responding accordingly to these steps , " she said following talks with the Cypriot president .
Germanos , the retail chain of the Greek operator Cosmote , bought the Turkish firm TELSIM GSM 's stores in Romania .
" Regional co @-@ operation is helping trade and economies , as those countries that are not in the EU benefit from links with those that are , " says Slovenian EU and Development Minister Mitja Gaspari .
The only people who can feel endangered by this are those who believe that they have the right to undermine the functioning of this country . "
Ivan Cacic . [ HRT ]
" I will be very satisfied if we realise two @-@ thirds of [ the plan ] , " he said .
Mlloja says the two countries could not longer avoid such an agreement , however , " Albania , interested to boost tourism , has been liberalizing visas with Serbia for years now , the same it has done with several other countries during the summer tourist season . "
State department report outlines human rights problems in Bulgaria
That way a second constituent people was promoted in Macedonia even though they constitute 16 % to 17 % of the population , " TMRO @-@ VEP party President Strasho Angelovski told SETimes
At the event , Gunther said new technologies enjoy a warmer reception in developing countries .
The company has not chosen the location of the plant but plans to produce an initial run of 1,000 cars a year before expanding production , Lamborghini said .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic met in Brussels on Wednesday ( December 6th ) with NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer , who confirmed that Croatia has the potential to receive an invitation for membership in 2008 , as long as criteria are met .
On Orthodox Christmas last January , workmen installed new lighting on this building .
He also noted that it is important for the Bulgarian media to tone down anti @-@ Roma rhetoric and for only those truly committed to the objectives of the programme to be involved in it .
Cypriot researchers have created an unmanned aircraft that can withstand severe weather conditions by changing its shape .
The State Energy and Water Regulation Commission ( SEWRC ) approved only a 5.16 % increase .
" BiH needs a government that is based on a broad coalition party , and it is very important not to waste any more time .
The 40th edition of the event includes 200 participants from 30 countries .
" I think that in the near future , this right of the Serbs will create a non @-@ functional state , " he said .
This verdict , historians say , can be a precedent in disclosing other high @-@ ranking Romanian dignitaries .
At the conference , Cheku pledged " Kosovo is ready to help build regional security and stability and it is time to join the charter , " and , importantly , expressed regret at Serbia 's absence .
European diplomats and regional foreign ministers attended the raising of the EU flag in Bucharest .
RECOM is not entitled to go beyond this range , nor does it require doing so .
The problem is that there is no realistic problem .
The Balkan region figures strongly in a new Europol report .
The World Bank will provide 14m euros in two loan installments to Kosovo , under an agreement sealed with the Kosovo government and UNMIK on Monday ( December 24th ) .
" I am confident that Serbian citizens will have necessary security in the future . "
Objections also came in from the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises .
They subsist almost entirely on donations from international organisations , one @-@ off donations from the entity budgets , with almost no support from local communities .
Zagreb hopes to complete negotiations on all 35 policy areas during the Spanish EU presidency , ending on June 30th next year and then join the bloc as its 28th member by 2012 .
Now that the situation is more stable and Serbia is fighting for EU membership candidate status , more attention is being paid to the environment .
The Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) left Parliament in January because of the assembly 's non @-@ compliance with the Badinter principle in decision @-@ making .
Croatia began its membership negotiations with the EU in October 2005 .
" However , the Kabashi case is special because he was considered a key witness by the prosecution and his refusal to testify was a key factor in ordering the retrial , " he told SETimes .
Everyone has a role to play in this : the political parties through their behaviour , by respecting the Code of Conduct they have signed , and citizens through their participation , " Feith said , praising the work done by local election agencies such as the Central Election Commission ( CEC ) .
Return and Communities Minister Branislav Grbic [ Laura Hasani ]
Both say they are ready for dialogue .
Socialist Party leader Edi Rama , who had been pushing for early elections , accused the majority of corruption of votes and said the Socialists will not attend the session parliament at which Topi will take the presidential oath .
" I believe that it is possible to make progress , but this , of course , mainly requires political will on behalf of Ankara , " Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrinidis told a joint press conference with Clinton on Sunday .
Kosovo enjoys influx of Croatian businesses
For a quick break from the workshop , Belgrade 's Santa Clauses have organised their own race for the past three years .
Leaders in Bucharest and Sofia opted both for the European integration and a pro @-@ US and NATO @-@ oriented strategic stance .
Muslims in Banja Luka celebrate Ramadan Bayram and a new mosque .
Ten small ports will be established on Macedonia 's lakes -- Ohrid , Prespa , Dojran and Mavrovo -- in an effort to promote tourism activities , according to an action plan adopted by the ministry of transport and communications .
" It is necessary to give time to Sahin , to see her work , " she concludes .
" Romania has thus achieved its objective of ensuring its long term security , " President Traian Basescu said . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
" We hope something will change , but we don 't think it will , " Ziakos tells SETimes .
" There could be a brief political declaration , with reference to the fact that it would be put at a later date into a protocol .
The charges against the veteran Turkish journalist stemmed from her biography of Ataturk 's wife , Latife Usaki , which was published in June and became a bestseller within days .
" Even if all went in favour of the idea , the real question is how technically to organise the vote , " analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic told SETimes .
All I can do is hope that we will overcome this somehow , just as we overcame the 1990s , " taxi driver Dragan Protic , 38 , told SETimes .
" I think the current institutional organisation [ for protection ] did not yield desired results . "
" From what we know , Avaz follows [ Radoncic 's ] principles . "
On the contrary , many attacks were aimed deliberately at the young and vulnerable .
The existing law had stipulated that any lawsuits over the frozen savings should be suspended until an agreement on assuming responsibility for these savings has been reached .
The babies ' mothers , usually impoverished , got a fraction of what the trafficking gang did , along with immeasurable amounts of remorse .
Many security experts , both at home and internationally , have long argued that the nature of the PKK threat makes it inadvisable to rely solely on a military answer .
The commissioner viewed the steps taken in Albania in recent months to revive the political process there as " encouraging . "
" Giving up on the investigation ... represents giving up on justice giving up on the process of reconciliation , " Dragan Cavic , president of the opposition Democratic Party and former Republika Srpska president , told SETimes .
Numerous armed people were in front of the hotel .
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Meanwhile , a policy brief released by the Centre for the Study of Democracy ( CSD ) earlier this year named agriculture and services -- particularly repairs , private education and healthcare -- as being associated with informal economy activities .
" Certainly , it is the political leaders ' fault .
" Let 's work never to let this intention fall off the agenda or be forgotten by anyone , " President Fatmir Sejdiu told parliament after it adopted the legislation on October 17th .
Organisers are working to make the event interactive .
Djukanovic voiced hope that Macedonia and Greece will find soon a solution to their name dispute , as the issue is important to regional stability .
A significant number of Croats remain eurosceptics , however .
Banja Luka resident Amir Hadzisabovic , 29 , told SETimes that the recent verdict doesn 't contribute to reconciliation among all peoples and nationalities in BiH .
Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor has so far rejected any notion of the IMF getting involved .
The oldest athlete will be 41 @-@ year @-@ old Paschalidis in tornado @-@ class sailing , while the youngest is Vasiliki Maniou in team rhythmic gymnastics .
Residents watch the fires after evacuating their homes near Ancient Olympia in Platanos on Sunday ( August 26th ) . [ Getty Images ]
These contacts take place at a regional level , with Skopje , Tirana and Podgorica as well .
Investigators are looking into several scenarios , including the possible involvement of extremists . ( AFP , Cosmo , ERT , Express - 19 / 07 / 10 )
It has not been shown in Kosovo .
SETimes Survey 2010 : Optimism tempered with caution
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 05 / 11 / 07
" For instance , while Croatian war veterans are in some important ways overcompensated by the Croatian state and have a recognisable body of representatives , in Serbia they are in many ways invisible and their population is fragmented into hundreds of veterans ' associations which are struggling for very limited resources from the Serbian state , " he told SETimes .
Turkish journalist of Armenian origin Hrant Dink , who was gunned down in Istanbul in January , was awarded the World Press Freedom Hero title on Thursday ( December 6th ) .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 07 / 07 / 08
Musa Limani , an economics professor , told Zeri that the country is in a deep deficit .
Earlier this month , Baghdatis won the Zagreb Open .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 26 / 02 / 10
Our approach towards the EU is not simply associated with dates and timing , although they constitute an important element of it , but primarily it relies on the quality , breadth and efficiency of the reforms .
" The Socialists are switching on their engines for early elections , " Rama said after the vote .
Without textbooks , Greek school year starts in confusion
Criticism surrounded the intellectual manipulation of orphans at the school connected to the mosque , as well as forcing pre @-@ adolescent girls to wear the full veil and body coverings known as the niqab and abaya .
To make urban combat training more realistic , the Krivolak project envisions construction of mock towns resembling communities in crisis areas such as Afghanistan , Chad or Iraq .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski ( centre ) and his cabinet announce their fiscal proposals . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
" I share their sorrow , " he said .
Xhemajl Duka , known by the name Kastriot , had been living in the village of Marina , in the central region of Drenica .
Serbia 's relations with NATO have been marked by ups and downs .
Culture Minister Elizabeta Kanceska @-@ Milevska called the memorial house " a gesture of gratitude for Tose 's life mission to unify the existing differences . "
" Smoking wipes out national health systems , " Education Minister Anna Diamantopoulou said recently , just ahead of a campaign to raise awareness in schools -- particularly among adolescents -- of the dangers of smoking .
The teacher of Serbian language told us that Serbs who live at the border with Romania learn Romanian as a second language ; those close to the border with Bulgaria , learn Bulgarian , " David told SETimes .
Macedonia 's Sopiste Municipality is blocking the construction of a nuclear waste depot on its territory .
The project " is aimed at defence of our democracies against the countries who might have , or already do have , nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction , " Kaczynski said after talks with US President George W Bush in Washington .
EU healthcare is also facing two major issues : the growing number of patients who seek medical treatment abroad , even though it is covered by health insurance in their own country , and a lack of physicians .
According to Euobserver , the provisional closure of the final chapters in Zagreb 's talks is likely to be announced during an intergovernmental conference in the Belgian capital or in Luxembourg on June 21st , ahead of the two @-@ day EU summit opening on June 23rd .
Established five years ago by a group of professors , the private school is financed completely by student fees , which amount to roughly 2,500 euros per year .
The remaining problem areas include the return of Serbs to Croatia , the issue of missing persons , protection of minorities and border demarcation .
It was not shown in Republika Srpska .
Serbia Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic asked EULEX to take over the investigation instead of the Kosovo Police .
" This invitation is a clear signal for the whole region , " Sanader said .
Potentially undermining the EU 's ability to push for a solution , however , is the lack of unity among its own members .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat opened the first of two rounds of UN @-@ backed peace talks on Monday ( January 11th ) , aimed at ending four decades of division in Cyprus .
" It is not like someone got upset with the newspaper and put a bomb there . "
The demand for the right to wear headscarves at universities has been a controversial issue in Turkey for decades .
December 14th -- The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( The Dayton Accords ) is formally signed in Paris .
" When I came to Sarajevo for the first time , I saw it as an opportunity to make contacts , see the city and to give my support to the festival , " Buscemi said upon receiving the prize .
Albania and China marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on Thursday ( October 29th ) in Tirana .
The salaries are twice as high for some , including additional allowances and compensation , " says Mioc .
A poll conducted by the Research and Policymaking Centre in Skopje immediately after the NATO summit in Bucharest this spring found that 60 % of Macedonians oppose changing the country 's name in exchange for membership in the Alliance .
They warn that Sandzak needs Belgrade 's financial aid , which is difficult to obtain with the whole country engulfed in the global economic crisis and instituting austerity measures .
Her praise of Gotovina and Markac provoked heated reactions in Serbia .
A US congressional delegation arrived in Belgrade on Monday ( August 30th ) for a two @-@ day visit .
Croatia is most advanced in the accession process and could join the EU within the next two years .
Belgrade welcomed them with open arms and today they work as doctors , lawyers or journalists .
Ivan Kostov , one of the co @-@ chairs of the rightist Blue Coalition , views Thursday 's explosion as a continuation of the attack against the government , aimed at further undermining Brussels 's confidence in Bulgaria 's ability to fight organised crime .
Back then , Israel raided the lead vessel , leaving nine Turkish activists dead .
" This is the best decision and the right decision for Tadic to make in terms of the stability of Serbia in the region , the Serb community in Kosovo and our Atlantic future , " he said , calling for a new chapter in bilateral relations .
It drew over 120 participants from 80 countries .
Sofia insists that the 10 billion @-@ euro price tag is too high , given the global economic crisis , especially as Bulgaria is the poorest EU member .
Former Macedonian Deputy Minister of Health Vladimir Lazarevic was elected as executive president of the 60th session of the World Health Organisation 's ( WHO ) Regional Committee for Europe .
No former government official has been brought to justice for the crime .
Slack called for quick formation of the state @-@ level fiscal council to improve fiscal co @-@ operation and budget planning .
EU leaders could decide as early as next week to make Serbia an official candidate for membership .
In retrospect , many observers have faulted Brussels .
Bulgaria has said that it would need up to 40m euros for the reconstruction of roads , bridges and buildings that were damaged in the February 6th flood .
In the south there is a certain degree of integration , which is not the case in the north , " she added .
It is a simple , but impressive film , with no dialogue or comments , but with a strong cultural touch . "
The main challenge facing the country is combating corruption and organised crime .
University of Bucharest Sociology Professor Vasile Ghetau , who also heads the Romanian Academy of Science 's Demographic Centre , explained to SETimes that the census was expected to be the most difficult one ever because of three reasons .
" It 's the best we could do , " Dimitri Sotiropoulos , an associate professor of political science at the University of Athens and a Senior Research Fellow at ELIAMEP , told SETimes .
One can see Markovic is beautiful , and when it comes to her character , she leaves the impression of a well @-@ raised , eloquent girl who knows what she wants out of life .
Visitors from as far as Uganda gathered for this year 's trumpet fest .
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov paid a working visit to Macedonia on Sunday ( August 22nd ) .
The Jankovics , a Serb couple , adopted and raised her .
" There 's no need for me to characterize the group ; it 's extremely difficult , the most difficult at this final tournament , " said Romanian coach Victor Piturca .
The government , meanwhile , urges patience .
The third part of the system includes the construction of hydropower plants that are expected to produce 56 million kilowatts of electricity annually .
In BiH , strong emotions and unhealed wounds
The Serbian water polo team won the gold medal Saturday ( August 1st ) , in the FINA Swimming World Championship in Rome .
That is my opinion when I present ideas , but both sides would have to find their standpoints , " he said .
" A botched status process that fails to consolidate the prospect of a Kosovo state within its present borders and limits the support the EU and other multilateral bodies can provide would seed new destructive processes , " the group said .
Western Balkans , Turkey to get 4.5 billion euros in EU assistance by 2011
Officials in Pristina said the government 's intent was ultimately to deploy customs officers to implement the trade embargo against Serbia because EULEX has refused to do so .
Starting this month , when the current stand by arrangement with the IMF is complete , Croatia will not sign a new one .
In its 2011 Progress Report , the European Commission highlighted the problem , noting that the Kosovo Assembly has yet to complete the appointment of five IMC Council members .
Citing the semi @-@ official Anatolia news agency , the English @-@ language Turkish Daily News ( TDN ) said on Wednesday that police are looking for another person , Haydar K , who is believed to have been in charge of contacts with al @-@ Qaeda leaders in Iraq and Afghanistan .
The on @-@ and @-@ off blockade of the Greece @-@ Macedonia border by Greeks dissatisfied with the political @-@ economic situation in their country is causing significant losses for Macedonian entrepreneurs .
They are based on the principles of neighbourliness , co @-@ operation and respect for internationally recognised borders .
Three SEE nations -- Croatia ( 4.0 ) , Greece ( 3.4 ) and Romania ( 3.6 ) -- lost 0.1 points from their previous scores , while the new ones given to Albania ( 3.2 ) , Macedonia ( 3.9 ) , Serbia ( 3.3 ) and Turkey ( 4.2 ) were 0.2 points lower than those they received in 2010 .
According to Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Bocevski , Greece is unlikely to block the process , even though it earlier derailed Macedonia 's NATO bid and has threatened to veto its EU accession .
Naimova will make her Olympics debut this year .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- Cypriot President Demetris Christovias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat discussed EU issues on Tuesday ( March 16th ) at a meeting as part of ongoing intensified talks on the reunification of the divided island .
On Tuesday ( January 13th ) , Interior Minister Gabriel Oprea submitted his resignation after his own party , the PSD , withdrew its support .
Tuncel : Turkey 's most fundamental problem is the Kurdish problem .
He said that Albania should work to attract more direct foreign investments in order to resolve issues stemming from the global financial and economic downturn .
Also this week : Macedonia looks to rally support for its NATO accession bid .
" It is a difficult situation .
Channel content will include news , documentaries , talk shows , movies , fashion shows , book presentations , musical shows and programmes about the traditions , cultures and religions of ethnic minorities in Romania .
" It is necessary to present [ clearly ] that we are faced with serious danger and the [ potentially ] tragic consequences caused by the further continuation of this situation . "
" When you have all the money you need and all the plans finished you still have ' to spend ' two years to build a gas electric plant and four or five for a thermal power plant [ coal ] , " energy consultant Dejan Stojadinović told SETimes .
The debt crisis , which has eroded public trust in governments , politicians and markets , " is a crisis of confidence in public debt and in the solidity of the financial system , " Reuters further quoted Lagarde as saying .
People are unaware and not interested in that , " Oguz told SETimes , adding that dozens of regional summits have taken place in Turkey with the aim of building trust between Afghanistan and Pakistan , with little success so far .
A year ago , local photographer Fedja Klaric thought that a monument of Orson Welles should be erected in Split , because he had enjoyed spending time in the city and in other Dalmatian towns in the last two decades of his life .
For the next two years , while a Croatian diplomatic representative sits on the Council , a special diplomatic task force has been put in place to facilitate the communication and decision @-@ making process .
Jeremic said the Belgrade authorities ' " strategic goal " is to make conspicuous progress on European integration in 2009 . According to him , there is no doubt in the Serbian government that co @-@ operation with the ICTY commands top priority .
The government says it will change current legislation that tries to keep students enrolled in state @-@ run colleges .
Also in science and technology news : internet use in Albania grew to 18 % in 2008 and Croatia and Montenegro signed a science and technology co @-@ operation agreement .
European Commissioner for Consumer Protection Meglena Kuneva met with Serbian President Boris Tadic in Belgrade on Monday ( August 31st ) .
The Transparency International report ranked Cyprus as the least corrupt SEE nation . [ TI ]
Another event , the Peninsula Festival in Targu Mures , ran from July 23rd through 26th .
For many , there is no room for school -- a reflection of their parents ' desires .
On Friday , Wisner confirmed that another round of negotiations may be in store .
Jovanovic earlier spoke to SETimes correspondent Ivana Jovanovic .
We will consult with the media and academics to find a consensus .
Albanian road renovations to spur economic growth , tourism
Novi Sad is a city that treasures its long @-@ standing tradition of freedom . [ Getty Images ]
" Just recently , we had Dragan Radenkovic from the Socialist Party of Serbia , Slobodan Petrovic , deputy prime minister in Kosovo , and the French Ambassador Jean Francois Fitou in a constructive , tolerant debate , " Nicic says .
At Athens 's request , a team of experts from Frontex , the EU border agency , was deployed to the area in November last year to help Greece deal with the growing problem of illegal entries from Turkey .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 21 / 09 / 11
Responsible dam management is a very sensitive issue in Albania , given years of consecutive flooding and the much publicised mismanagement of the KESH power plant dam in the northwest .
While many citizens welcome this use of ill @-@ gotten gains , they remain outraged that criminals are able to amass such levels of wealth in the first place .
Mrksic then ordered the withdrawal of the regular Serb troops who were protecting the prisoners , leaving them in the hands of local territorial defence forces and paramilitaries .
These are midterm projects that would be actualised in a four @-@ to @-@ five year span , " he said .
However , the safety perceptions and the infrastructure must be improved upon first .
It also said the country 's political , economic and security situations are critical , and that BiH politicians lack a joint vision about in which direction to go .
FIAT plans to invest 1 billion euros in its Zastava plant .
They then planned the August 1998 bombings of the US embassies in Tanzania and Kenya , in which more than 220 people were killed and several thousand wounded .
Its improvement in August was driven by a positive change in the indicator for the industrial sector , which rose by 2.0 percentage points to just 2.1 percentage points below its long @-@ term average score .
Some political analysts have said that the initialing of the agreement -- originally due in October , but postponed because of insufficient co @-@ operation with the tribunal -- was meant to encourage the democratic bloc in Serbia as it grapples with the difficult issue of Kosovo 's status .
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The next scheduled general elections are in May 2012 . ( Beta , Tanjug , RTS , B92 , Blic - 16 / 04 / 11 )
Together with Bulgaria and Romania , it is also ranked lower than the three EU candidate countries in the Balkans .
" For Serbs , any decision taken by Albanian authorities is not valid , and it is the same for the construction permit .
The initiative has spurred citizen involvement .
A pair of shoes that belonged to pop legend Madonna sold for 10,000 euros at a Bucharest Halloween Charity event Saturday ( October 31st ) .
But that does not mean that Serbia should not build and develop relations with NATO , through various programmes , such as the Partnership for Peace . "
KFOR and EULEX police were responsible for the president 's security during the visit , while Kosovo police dealt with protesters in areas through which Tadic would pass .
After that , we should expect that Belgrade and Pristina will start substantial negotiations about north Kosovo first , but also about possible solutions for Belgrade to recognise an independent Kosovo without formal recognition , " Popovic told SETimes .
Months of UN @-@ sponsored direct talks between Belgrade and Pristina have yielded little , and the UN 's special envoy , former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari , has declared them over .
" We have in fact lied to our [ EU ] colleagues about our readiness for the eurozone , being unaware of this trap . "
The exhibition of painters Zake Prelvukaj , Ismet Jonuzi and Rudina Xhaferi closes on September 25th .
" The decision was completely not legitimate as the session was not concluded , there was no decision approved , and the deputies present were deprived of their legitimate right to debate the issue , " the BIRN report quoted Igor Ivanovski of the SDSM as saying Thursday .
Celebrations in his honor begin on December 4th , when families begin roasting a lamb on a spit above a wood @-@ fed fire .
Also in the news : Magyar Telekom won a ten @-@ year licence to operate a 3G mobile network in Macedonia , and internet access increases in Cypriot households .
The band thrilled the crowd , especially younger members who danced to the group 's reggae rhythms .
Diplomatic Diary : Regional officials attend EU meeting in Slovenia
Maintaining their innocence , the Bulgarian nurses have insisted that their confessions were extorted by torture , including beatings with barbed wire , rape , electrical shocks and dog attacks .
SETimes : Why doesn 't BiH hold more bilateral military exercises with other countries ?
He shook hands with a crowd of people that had gathered at the square to welcome him and the First Lady .
Akrata also offers a great selection of taverns , restaurants and bars , lining the town 's seaside promenade , which is ideal for an evening stroll .
If the third mobile operator contributes to lowering the prices and improving the service conditions , usage is expected to increase .
But that makes me wonder how many of the current laws were voted under the same circumstances , " Moldoveanu said .
The Kosovo status issue could have an impact on Macedonia 's security and stability because western Macedonia is populated by a sizable number of citizens with Albanian ethnicity .
There is no more sleigh today , that kind of tradition is lost , but giving to the kids is still a custom , " Divjak told SETimes .
Dutch authorities described the ruling as " unexpected . "
By buying into the Hungarian company , Surgutneftegaz automatically gained a stake in Croatia 's INA , whose 47 % share is owned by MOL .
Serbia 's shrinking shopping cart
The region where drilling would take place is known as the " granary " of Bulgaria , probably the most fertile area in the country .
This is a standard arrangement for all EU missions around the world .
If I chase a traffic policeman today over whether he will take 10 euros on the highway , I haven 't resolved corruption .
The new road , DN 66A , is meant to link the town of Petrosani , the centre of coal mining in Romania , and the Baile Herculane mountains resort , and cut across Domogled @-@ Valea Cernei National Park , the only intact forest in Europe below the Arctic Circle .
" We believe that Turkish tourists are definitely interested in the islands , yet there is also increased interest in Thessaloniki due to the fact that the city is the birthplace of Kemal Ataturk and also hosts several notable Ottoman monuments , while Athens , apart from its very well @-@ known monuments , is a shopping destination ... Cruises beginning from Istanbul and elsewhere also appear appealing for the Turkish market , " Daliakas said .
Why shouldn 't they carry out another coup ? " he said , adding that although Turkey has escaped the possibility of a coup for the foreseeable future , those who believe the investigation would do no good are " unaware of what is happening around them . "
Some of the dubious deals , especially those involving the repair or renovation of existing government buildings , or the construction of new ones , were concluded at highly inflated prices , and in violation of the public procurement rules and procedures .
Absence of separation of powers leading to political influence , in addition to lack of security and poor infrastructure , remains the judiciary 's central problem , Kosovo Law Institute official Betim Musliu told SETimes .
" During my visits outside Moldova , I tell foreign partners about the problem of integration of the country .
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He also faces two charges of genocide over his alleged roles in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of more than 7,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys and the 43 @-@ month siege of Sarajevo .
Montenegro 's Council of Privatisation on September 21st called on international investors to submit their offers for the long @-@ term rent of the island of Lastavica in Herzeg Nova .
Miroslav " Ciro " Blazevic . [ Getty Images ]
NATO spokesman James Apaturaj said the Greek government has been very clear that it wants to see the three countries join NATO together and the only recipe for permanent stability in the Balkans is through Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Prospects for the negotiations are intricately bound up with Turkey 's hopes of EU accession .
Born in 1925 in Istanbul to a fisherman father from Turkey 's minority Greek community , Kucukandonyadis was the first to be awarded a " Golden Honour , " and was captain of the Turkish national team , making 50 appearances and scoring 21 goals for his team .
The plan involves the creation of 16 new non @-@ Albanian municipalities that have competency in the areas of education , health care , the media , social affairs , economy and privatisation , the judiciary --up to the level of the municipal court -- and policing .
By Alina Lehtinen for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 25 / 04 / 11
" I couldn 't afford a private university anywhere ... however , I am quite happy here , " she told SETimes .
( Zaman , The New Anatolian - 08 / 02 / 07 ; AP , RFE / RL , Turkish Daily News , Hurriyet , US Department of State - 07 / 02 / 07 ; AP , DPA , AKI , The Guardian , Turkish Weekly , US Department of State - 06 / 02 / 07 ; AP , Turkish Daily News - 05 / 02 / 07 )
It remains uncertain if politicians will reach a consensus for the north , which remains under local Serb barricades .
It will not help you to overcome the remaining obstacles , but it will build many , many more , " Lehne said .
Ivica Josipovic , 22 , a student from Zagreb , said the film changed his perspective of others .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader spoke with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn on Wednesday and said Croatia will not give up its protected environmental fishing zone .
They are suspected of involvement in killings , torture and other offences against Kosovo Albanian and Serb civilians and prisoners of war at a detention centre .
Pristina Centre for Conflict Studies head Abdullah Hasani told SETimes that Kosovo will create a demarcation border in 2012 , which , according to him , should not disturb the relations between Kosovo and Macedonia .
He said his party does not allow factions .
Macedonia lowered its flags to half @-@ staff Sunday ( September 6th ) in a day of mourning . [ Getty Images ]
Politicians and unions cannot and should not always be allies , " Blagojevic told SETimes .
In Macedonia , he praised progress in army reforms and said Macedonia 's NATO membership perspective is unrelated to the Kosovo issue .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 27 / 07 / 10
In one of the birthplaces of Christianity , worshippers continue to practice their religion side @-@ by @-@ side with their Muslim " brothers . "
Raymond Bett from Kenya won the men 's race , while Lithuania 's Rasa Drazdaukaite was first among the women .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 27 / 08 / 08
During a visit to Pristina , he reminded authorities that the rule of law is key to Kosovo 's success on its path to membership .
Such liberalisation of the real estate market will attract foreign investments and improve the real estate market , " said Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavrevski .
However , associations assisting PTSD sufferers claim the correct number is more than four times that .
Beqai said a new process for the sale of the government 's majority stake in the enterprise will be started .
The tax administration office in the Serbian Ministry of Finance established a department to handle software piracy issues in Serbia .
Though he has finally gained the prize that so long eluded him , Papandreou now faces what could well be an even more formidable set of challenges .
Some experts say the comparison with the World Jewish Congress is not suitable because it is one of many organisations in the UN which , as NGOs , cannot influence UN decisions .
Ozak says Turkey contacted German authorities concerning the probe , asking for information and evidence .
There 's strong interest in the EP elections , according to a poll conducted earlier this month . [ Getty Images ]
Angelina Jolie 's movie ignites war of words
" The use of heavy weapons in Hama against civilians has given me a deep shock . "
President Alfred Moisiu , Prime Minister Sali Berisha , SP leader Rama and his rival in the Tirana mayoral race , Sokol Olldashi , voted on Sunday and urged others to do the same .
" Being a pragmatist , a combination of politician and businessman , Dodik then gravitated towards the populist politics that brought him huge public support . "
Foreign ministers meet to stave off anti @-@ immigrant tensions in Italy
Turk said that Slovenia fully supports Macedonia 's accession to the EU and NATO .
" Saric did not have any direct contact with the cocaine , as he has never had .
Albanian extremist groups have begun regrouping in Macedonia , she said , and any ill @-@ advised move by Belgrade could lead to new conflicts .
Plans for the Nabucco gas pipeline took a further step forward Monday ( September 6th ) , when three key international financial institutions ( IFIs ) agreed to start due diligence on loans totalling up to 4 billion euros for the project .
Not surprisingly , more and more are coming to rely on public transportation ; the first three months of 2007 saw a 10 % increase in public transport use .
Topi , foreign ambassadors call for democratic elections in Albania
Petkim is the largest petrochemical plant in Turkey .
Father Kallinikos serves at the St. George Monastery on Buyuk Ada . [ Henry Shapiro / SETimes ]
Minority foundations to receive compensation for property
Lajcak also instructed the BiH border police to take any measures necessary if they attempt to leave .
He replaces longtime leader Deniz Baykal , who resigned earlier this month .
They calculate that the chances of a severe earthquake in the area are 65 % .
Bulgarian @-@ born director Ralitza Petrova won the award for best short movie , while two Turkish films also won prizes .
Seven Southeast European countries ' defence ministers and the US Department of Defence met in Sarajevo on Wednesday ( November 18th ) to discuss further regional co @-@ operation and the NATO enlargement process .
The annual Kotor Carnival is one of the few cultural festivals not covered under the KAIF umbrella . [ Marina Roganovic ]
However , the maximum capacity is not expected until 2018 .
The purpose of the planned swap is for private investors , such as banks , pension funds and insurance companies , to voluntarily trade their Greek government bonds for new ones with longer maturity periods , lower interest rates or lower face value .
By Tomislav Georgiev for Southeast European Times in Ohrid -- 22 / 03 / 10
The Albanian library joined 48 libraries that already belong to the consortium and will gain access to digital and bibliographical sources in 20 languages .
At a meeting of government officials , industrialists and union representatives last month , Milan Beko , privatisation minister under Slobodan Milosevic , explained how the " capitalists " will provide assistance .
In 2001 , the government adopted a national strategy for bettering the quality of life for the Roma .
They expressed their mutual resolve to boost bilateral economic co @-@ operation and the presence of Cypriot investors in Albania .
Turkey attracted 27 million people in 2009 .
Kuci : The Justice Ministry is committed to completing the legal infrastructure that will ensure the independence of the judiciary .
Human rights watchdogs documented how " asylum seekers and migrants were regularly beaten during arrest and while in detention . "
Expanding production to mouthpieces for all brass instruments will enable him to capture market share in Bulgaria and Greece .
The group carried posters with their messages : politicians are being blamed for corruption and not taking care of the people , impoverishing the country and destroying the economy .
The overall mood in Strpce is one of uncertainty .
Last week , the first @-@ ever Kosovo Travel Fair was held in Pristina , providing a taste of the country 's prospects as a vacation destination .
Only , half @-@ completed , it has been earmarked for demolition .
Cover with a clean piece of cloth , and leave to cool for several minutes .
BiH has dropped from the 88th to the 93rd position and Macedonia has moved down two places to rank 105th .
Internationally @-@ renowned opera singer Boris Trajanov , who established Tree Day , told SETimes the event has gained such popularity it may well turn into a pan @-@ European , and , he hopes , a global ecological holiday in coming years .
" Serbia is weak politically and in terms of security , is economically dependent on donors and has no clearly defined strategy for Kosovo and Metohija , " Trajkovic told SETimes .
Name dispute not deciding factor in Macedonia 's NATO bid
These efforts are helping to sew up those holes and are creating barrier after barrier for drug traffickers .
In addition , Yugoslavs enjoyed a strong social safety net , employment , and free quality education and health care .
The 75m @-@ euro project will take 18 months to complete .
Its main goal will be to support regional state governments through research , implementation of European research and development programmes , training and implementation of modern public service technologies .
Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic has come forward and said part of the airline should remain in the hands of the state .
With 500 votes tallied , we present the top three choices .
Recent polls show Eroglu is nearly eight points ahead .
" I could include that night in my CV , " quipped Jovana , a Belgrade medical student .
According to Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , the government has adopted a plan for the March elections to prevent any possible incidents .
" Going Greek " in Albania reportedly is worth a monthly pension of 400 euros .
President Stipe Mesic and Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said the trip was one of modern Croatia 's most important political events .
Among them are the rule of law , including the fight against corruption and organised crime , as well as freedom of expression , reconciliation , regional co @-@ operation and economic growth .
" In any other country that would be enough for the case to collapse , " Jenkins told SETimes .
Then it all went wrong .
Drowning deaths along the Greek @-@ Turkish border are on the rise as illegal immigrants try to make it to Western Europe .
In 2010 , Popovic filed criminal reports over the JSO rebellion .
" It is absolutely obvious that such shameless bravado , justifying the fascist aggression and desecrating the memory of the millions of Nazi victims , is intolerable and should get an adequate assessment from civilised Europe , " it concluded .
Saudi Ambassador to the UN Khalid al @-@ Nafisse announced on Monday ( April 20th ) that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recognised the state of Kosovo .
" Romania and Bulgaria have fulfilled all the criteria for successful conclusion of the Schengen evaluation process , " stated the document , pointing out Bucharest 's and Sofia 's bids should be judged " solely on the basis of existing membership criteria . "
Behind all the violence we have recently witnessed on the streets of Belgrade is organised crime .
Montenegro is to receive a total of 100m euros , of which 86m euros for institution building and 14m euros for cross @-@ border co @-@ operation .
" For more than two months my children did not go to school , because they do not speak Albanian very well , and the Roma school in our neighbourhood [ also ] has Albanian as the language of instruction .
The positive trend is expected to continue throughout the summer , when production peaks .
The EU remains split over Kosovo 's future and the bloc 's possible response to a unilateral declaration of independence by Pristina .
The majority of the pre @-@ war population worked in Pobjeda ( Victory ) , one of the then biggest ammunition factories in the Balkans .
" I resigned because the [ then ] government froze the census commission 's activities three months prior to the census , and we could not meet .
At least this argument should carry some weight when someone has a second thought about declaring his ethnic roots , " Dumitrache said .
Between 2005 and 2010 , legal exports from Serbia to Kosovo have increased threefold , from 91m to 270m euros , according to figures from Serbia 's Chamber of Commerce .
Dr. Magdalena Pasarica 's finding came after a detailed study of the stem cells from fat tissue of adults .
The Serbian state railway company says it is now controlling a stretch of railway in northern Kosovo .
Over time , though , the PKK has shifted away from leftist ideology , incorporating a more Islamic and nationalistic agenda .
Who will get the lucky coin ?
But as the revolutions spread to countries of greater geopolitical importance -- in particular , Libya and Syria -- the tone and tenor of the reaction has changed .
That number , he added , could rise significantly over the next decade .
The court finished hearing arguments on Friday ( December 11th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Businesses , especially small businesses , should receive tax cuts , Bregasi says , arguing that they should not pay the same taxes during power outages as during normal work conditions .
According to the Greek Statistical & Economic Data Service Hellastat , the unemployment rate for November 2011 reached a staggering 20.9 % compared to 13.9 % in the same period in 2010 .
Albania has investigated cases of corruption at lower levels , but has " forgotten " to investigate corruption higher up , according to excerpts of the draft published by local media Tuesday ( July 20th ) .
While the RTK Board has the authority to appoint the director of the main TV channel , it 's up to the Serbs to choose their director .
NATO @-@ candidate Macedonia took steps to ensure the security of weapons usually sought by terrorists , as well as to improve the protection of its weapons facilities .
The drama of Greece 's economic crisis , which is jeopardising the eurozone and tilting world markets , is one of numbers -- but also one of intrigue and political battles .
The International Virtual e @-@ Hospital will provide all national and regional telemedicine centers with telemedicine units , in addition to tele @-@ presence stations and computer networks .
The DTP leadership is still far from condemning the terrorist group , and still places the burden of finding a peaceful solution on the Turkish government , rather than on the PKK .
Despite almost ten months of discussions on the issue , no solution is in sight .
Just over a month before the May 8th local elections , the Albanian government is proposing an amnesty for those who have fallen behind in paying required taxes and fees .
Bosniak Rusmir Mustajbegovic won a gold medal at the Ninth Moscow International Salon of Innovations and Investments for his lock without a key invention .
Upon review , Serbian officials acknowledged that the document was written hastily in order to pre @-@ empt a resolution that could have favoured Kosovo 's independence -- something Belgrade strongly opposes .
Now when he is an official presidential candidate , I think the Democrats will not profit much from that , because Serbian citizens are experienced voters who know they should vote for the programmes and ideas that can bring them improvement , " Petkovic told SETimes .
One recent destination for investors is the city of Strumica where municipality records indicate that more than 40 firms are owned by Greek citizens .
Often it 's difficult to track these money flows . "
Mouriki said , however , Greece has little choice left .
He believes Kosovo will integrate into the liberalisation process by 2011 .
We consider ' Tito ' a brand name of Brijuni and we will develop our promotional strategy in agreement with the Broz family . "
Speaking to Radio Television Republika Srpska ( RTRS ) , Tadic said that the Serbian parliament must adopt a resolution condemning the 1995 massacre in Srebrenica , where up to 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were methodically executed .
" We currently produce 40 % of our energy from renewable sources , thanks to the hydroelectric power stations .
According to the opposition , the government proposal would undermine the so @-@ called Badinter Principle , under which some types of laws require approval by a specific minimum of minority party MPs before they can be adopted .
In 2010 , 2,590 people registered for self @-@ employment grants , out of which 690 have prepared successful business plans and registered firms , and 779 applied to formalise their business , of which 249 companies have been registered up to now .
The documents , experts say , clearly demonstrate Serbia 's involvement in the BiH conflict .
Bush spoke about Kosovo with his Slovenian counterpart , Danilo Turk .
Analysis by Boyko Todorov for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 17 / 03 / 10
Montenegro battles on to destroy aging weapons
Serbian police arrest 17 in anticorruption operation
" The independence of the Libyan judicial system is a red line , being part of our independence and sovereignty , and we can never accept interference in its affairs , " Reuters quoted Libyan Foreign Liaison and International Co @-@ operation Minister Mohammed Abdel @-@ Rahman Shalgam as saying Saturday ( January 20th ) .
Worldwide , responses came from countries such as Australia , Belgium , Canada , Germany , the Netherlands , Switzerland , the United Kingdom and the United States .
In addition to trade , the two countries have an issue in common : the restive Kurdish minority .
We stopped at a small town called Pilgrims ' Rest in the province of Mpumalanga , an hour 's drive from Nelspruit , the provincial capital .
An international tourism and catering fair opened in Porec , Croatia on Wednesday ( November 7th ) .
The IMF , the EU and the World Bank said they will make available a total of 20 billion euros to help Hungary 's crisis @-@ hit economy get back on track .
Macedonia is certainly ready to work them out in practice , " Bozhinovski told SETimes .
The plant 's units 5 and 6 , of 1,000 MW each , are scheduled to remain operational until at least 2017 and 2022 , respectively .
Serbian Army Chief of Staff General Zdravko Ponos said talks with NATO on the matter may start later this month .
However , Strauss @-@ Kahn warned that many countries will experience rising unemployment through 2010 .
Bulgaria will hold a series of events in Stanev 's hometown , Veliko Tarnovo .
" It 's easy to do business now , " a 57 @-@ old Sofia @-@ based architect said .
" If the consortium cannot find the required amount of gas , it won 't reject Gazprom 's proposal to join the project as a supplier , " Turkish foreign ministry deputy undersecretary Hakki Akil told the monthly magazine Energy Report .
Gregorian said earlier this month that a series of raids on the homes of Karadzic 's relatives have proven that , despite their repeated denials , they have been in contact with and have helped him .
Fajon : Although it is a very technical document , it will have a large political impact .
" We are pleased with our results , particularly with the new experience that we can use in further adaptation of NATO standards , " Scuri said .
" Look , we are pensioners and we didn 't receive the [ Christmas ] bonus this year so we weren 't able to enjoy ourselves as much but it 's ok , what can we do ?
Once they cross the border , more than 90 percent of the Turkish cargo truck drivers transfer the trucks to the locals for security reasons , said Aksoy , who has been doing business with Iraq since 1984 .
Peaceful societies are characterised as countries with well functioning governments , good relations with regional neighbours , low levels of corruption , high enrolment rates in primary education , freedom of the press and respect for human rights , the report explained .
At the peak of the ski season , all @-@ inclusive trips cost at least 800 to 1,000 euros .
Barroso was scheduled to visit Albania after Kosovo , but cancelled the trip due to the political situation in Tirana surrounding the recent elections . ( RTS - 19 / 05 / 11 ; Beta , Radio Free Europe - 18 / 05 / 11 )
The project aims to boost regional co @-@ operation in the field of public administration , to strengthen administrative capacity and to develop human resources .
" We remain interested in retaining the present regime as we have much in common with Macedonia .
It levied several millions of euros in fines for anti @-@ corruption practices and price fixing .
Croatia 's prospects for EU membership on the rise
His other stops were in Slovenia and Serbia .
Predrag Ceranic , a professor of security and defense issues at Banja Luka University , says that crowded prisons are an acute problem , especially in the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) , and that because of it , security in prisons can deteriorate .
Top RS officials and entity representatives in the BiH Parliament have warned they could request the return of all authorities that were transferred from the entities to the state in recent years .
Petrovic is to hold talks with his Russian counterpart , Vladimir Ustinov and to sign an accord that would arrange and facilitate co @-@ operation between their ministries .
" We anticipate an increase in drug use and traffic in Romania over time and the results will be seriously influenced by the functioning of the European and global anti @-@ drug system , " said ANA President Pavel Abraham , referring to the post @-@ ascension period in Romania .
The airline , the national carrier of Serbia , is 100 % owned by the government .
Analysts say that any significant deviations from these projections could have a major impact on the results .
She said the government has already begun the process of selecting a consultant for completing the tender documentation .
The truckers ' unions , which have been demanding a five @-@ year postponement of the reform law , say they are considering their next moves .
The prison houses two inmates per room . [ Courtesy of Administration for Enforcement of Penal Sanctions ]
Turkish Airlines becomes a major investor in FBiH 's BH Airlines .
The average monthly salary for doctors in Montenegro is 470 euros , while the average salary of nurses is 270 euros .
A team led by a University of Thessaly professor says a few glasses of wine per week can help people maintain good health .
He has also been criticised for failing to stop censorship in Egypt during his 22 years as culture minister .
The Bucharest branch of the Organised Crime and Terrorism Investigation Department ( DIICOT ) led a nationwide operation and arrested 40 young people suspected of committing online fraud worth 11m euros .
Serbian President Boris Tadic handed the national flag to the athletes when seeing them off .
Eroglu won the presidency in April defeating his predecessor Mehmet Ali Talat . ( UN News Centre , Anadolu news agency , World Bulletin , Cyprus Mail - 21 / 05 / 10 )
The high @-@ level talks Saturday were the first since the Alliance suspended relations with Moscow following Russia 's invasion of Georgia in August 2008 .
Nikolay Mladenov , currently a member of the European Parliament ( EP ) , will take over the defence ministry , he added .
The attendance of some others , such as General @-@ Secretary Ban Ki Moon , is pending .
He is director of operations at the Delhaize Group , which operates the retail chains Maxi and Tempo in Southeast Europe .
The students ' methods vary from verbal obstruction of lectures to setting up barriers at classroom doors .
" During the investigation it was found that [ some ] of the captured soldiers of the JNA were taken to " FIS " premises ( a mega @-@ market at the time ) , Central Prison , and TD headquarters where they were mistreated and abused .
It should eventually lead to the unification of the country 's ethnically divided police forces and eliminate political interference in policing .
" By signing this treaty , we discourage the obsessive allegations of some political circles in Moldova concerning " an imaginary irredentist agenda of Romania , " Baconschi said in a joint statement with Filat , following the signing ceremony .
Serious electricity shortage hits the Balkans
The resolution passed with 424 votes in favour , 133 against and 24 abstentions in a plenary session in Strasbourg , France . [ EP ]
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev has called for the " full mobilisation " of institutions as a response to EU criticism . [ Getty Images ]
Ten years later , it is high time to replace the Dayton Agreement with a constitution which will be adopted in a normal procedure , " he adds .
Statues of the Roman Emperor Justinian I , whose birthplace may have been located near modern @-@ day Skopje , and of the medieval Tsar Samoil will be executed in marble The other monuments , including those of the European patron saints and Slavic apostles Sts Cyril and Methodius , will be made out of bronze .
" The enactment today of the constitution marks the completion of the cycle of building the state , " President Fatmir Sejdiu said at a ceremony in Pristina on Sunday .
He commented USAID had " decided to invest in the education of a new group of 120 Roma students currently in 11th grade " and held out hope of celebrating their graduation in two years ' time .
Meanwhile , the Romanian General Inspectorate of Police has launched a programme aimed at improving relations between the police and the Roma community , and to enhance the police 's capacity to respond effectively in situations of tension between Roma and non @-@ Roma communities .
He added that the country should first harmonise a set of laws concerning the banking sector .
The mission will also include police trainers , magistrates and officials for strengthening the rule of law .
American Corners , modeled after US public libraries , seek to provide free information on the general public about the United States .
He added that the government has not decided yet whether to negotiate an extension of its current loan from the IMF , but stressed that state authorities are determined to bring down the fiscal gap to 4 % of GDP in 2011 .
Although the European Commission is supervising Kosovo 's progress on the issue , Khaldoun Sinno , head of the EC Office in Pristina sector for politics , economy and integrations , said that Kosovo has to take over this duty .
The find is thought to date back to the Mycenaean period .
Farmers are insisting that the government increase its subsidies to 0.05 euros per litre , otherwise , they say , more than 30 % of the farms that produce milk in Croatia will disappear .
The pipeline should become operational by 2009 .
Polls show the AKP will almost certainly win a third mandate by a large margin , with the CHP coming in second .
The mayor was a Social Democrat but left the party after it became clear he would not be nominated for president .
The largest eye care centre in Southeast Europe opens in Romania .
It is a minority view in the country where many -- inured to constant protests , riots and strikes -- were struck by the attacks that destroyed the iconic Attikon cinema , which would have turned 100 this year .
Those who live and work abroad return to Gora only a few times per year .
Europe currently gets about a quarter of its gas from Russia .
( Blic , B92 - 27 / 07 / 10 ; Reuters , AFP , DPA , RFE / RL , EUobserver , Canadian Press , AKI , Beta , B92 , Serbian Government , Council of the EU - 26 / 07 / 10 )
Montenegro 's Privatisation Council adopted a 2012 plan on Monday ( February 20th ) that envisions the sell @-@ off of 11 state @-@ controlled companies , including news and publishing company Pobjeda , national air carrier Montenegro Airlines and the national railway infrastructure company .
In the event any of the other former Yugoslav republics recognises the unilateral declaration that Pristina lawmakers are expected to adopt Sunday , the RS authorities should take steps to regain all powers transferred from the entity level to the state level in recent years , he said .
Ivana , meanwhile , sees Nikolic 's hunger and thirst strike as a metaphor for the state of the nation .
This is his third term as head of the main Bosniak party , beating out Bakir Izetbegovic and Adnan Terzic , former allies who have openly criticised his work .
Proposed adaptation measures include the building of new water supply systems , new land irrigation systems , the selection of new plants that will grow in new climate conditions , increased protection from floods , and changes to the health care system .
Until recently a model of economic progress in Central and Southeast Europe , Romania faces a dramatic rise in unemployment .
For many politicians , the global economic crisis came as a tornado ; for me it is just a breeze , " Markovic tells SETimes .
Also in news this week : Turk Telekom blocks access to Richard Dawkins ' website , and Belgrade hosts an international conference on electronic libraries .
The visa regime between Serbia and Turkey was abolished on September 2010 .
International support will still be available , but it is up to your countries to fill this RCC with life , to make it a success story and thereby show that Southeastern Europe is a different region today than it was in the 1990s .
Health Minister Bujar Osmani announced the start of the campaign on August 24th , saying its aim is to define the level of anaemia among young children and women , and to determine their nutritional status .
The second appearance of the group took place on February 17th , with an assault on offices of the TV station " Alter . "
Bosnia and Herzegovina must implement the reforms that will allow it to move forward on the path to EU and NATO membership , US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday .
His Slovenian counterpart , Samuel Zbogar , appeared equally optimistic about prospects of a deal , saying the recently strained relations between the two countries have improved since their prime ministers ' met in late July .
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The money is intended for development of broadband wireless access , broadband access ADSL and ADSL2 to strengthen On.net 's position in Macedonia 's electronic communications market .
Meanwhile , a countrywide job fair , held in 22 Croatian towns at the end of March , drew huge numbers of people , surpassing organisers ' expectations .
" We want good neighbourly relations with them , but we don 't want to see the distortion of historical truths , " Minister Georgios Kalantzis said .
( Office of the High Representative , AFP , AKI , Fena , B92 , Radio Srbija - 29 / 12 / 09 ; Reuters , AP , RFE / RL , Office of the High Representative - 14 / 12 / 09 )
At its November 2006 summit in Riga , the Alliance made clear that countries that have met the political and military requirements for membership could expect to be invited to join the 26 @-@ nation pact during its 2008 summit .
Cyprus has been split along ethnic lines since 1974 , when Turkish troops invaded the island to quash a brief Athens @-@ backed coup aimed at uniting it with Greece .
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Failing to meet the benchmarks of the mechanism related to the economy , the internal market , and justice reforms could trigger the so @-@ called " safeguard clause " under which both criminal and civil judgments issued in Romania or Bulgaria would no longer be recognised in the EU .
In the other six nations , it is expected to range from 11.4 % in Turkey to 19.6 % in Serbia .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis met on Friday ( September 19th ) with visiting Danish counterpart Anders Fogh Rasmussen .
Turkey 's Nationalist Movement Party ( MHP ) has fielded its own candidate , former Defence Minister Sabahattin Cakmakoglu , and the small leftist party DSP has nominated Tayfun Icli .
The opposition has asked Moisiu not to schedule them at the same time as the January 21st elections in Serbia .
Based on information provided by the State National Security Agency , the panel noted a significant decline in the number of amphetamine labs closed by police in 2006 and 2007 .
But this could change if foreign competitors come in and start lowering rates .
Petrov : Yes . Despite the fact that we are not a NATO member , we have deployed 240 troops in international operations .
The court increased former Yugoslav Army Major Veselin Sljivancanin 's sentence for aiding and abetting the murder of prisoners . [ Getty Images ]
He met with President Boris Tadic , Draskovic , Kosovo Co @-@ ordination Centre President Sanda Raskovic @-@ Ivic and a parliamentary delegation .
Astrologically inclined Suzana Ostojic said , " I lost my job two weeks ago , but I went and partied anyway , because I really think that this year will be a better trip around the sun than the last year .
Turkey has promised to send aid to the region .
In Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , the first priority is to move closer towards signing a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) .
Two armed robberies in less than two months and the unprecedented theft of more than 50 weapons from an arms depot signal a crime wave in Romania .
Agron Nezaj : DECCID has investigated many other cases -- it investigated 130 cases of fake money in 2010 alone -- 77 cases were sent to the prosecutor 's office , 53 cases are under investigation , 35 suspects have been arrested , charges were filed against 85 suspects .
Election freedom is one of the criteria the report uses . ( Getty Images )
The Bulgarian @-@ Spanish company Eolica Bulgaria announced on Tuesday ( September 25th ) that it plans to invest 90m euros in a 60 megawatt wind farm near the Bulgarian coastal city of Varna .
An exhibition called " Vinca -- Prehistoric Metropolis " opened on Friday ( October 24th ) in the gallery of the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences to mark the 100th anniversary of the archaeological research in the area .
Tihic has been highly criticised by some party members for making excessive concessions in the 2008 Prud Agreement , which focuses on the succession of state property and constitutional changes , and was signed by BiH 's Serb and Croat leaders .
It is like sculpture or painting , but more complicated , " said Paluca .
That is something that I am extremely proud of .
She also told reporters that " within a day or two " following his transfer to The Hague , Zupljanin " will make his first appearance before the judges , and he will be given the opportunity to enter a plea . "
Besides profoundly hurting the feelings of every Kosovar , the report has also regretfully harmed our international reputation , " she told the Security Council .
Montenegro 's leaders have gone to great lengths to distance themselves from the Milosevic regime .
This on @-@ the @-@ field action is coming amid stepped up efforts by Athens and Zagreb to boost bilateral political and trade relations , especially given Croatia 's high @-@ profile presence in the EU 's antechamber .
He adds that the government needs to adopt policies that would attract diaspora investment .
" This year we received excellent marks from NATO [ Headquarters ] in Brussels for the achieved reforms but also from the defence ministers [ of countries ] with which Macedonia continually co @-@ operates , " he said .
A thermal spa treatment in Vrdnik will add to the experience , as will visiting one of the warm natural mineral pools .
In remarks following Putin 's decree , former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev , who signed the original document , explained Moscow 's move with the failure of NATO member states to ratify the amended version of the accord , as well as Washington 's plans to build anti @-@ missile bases in Poland the Czech Republic .
The survey also found a rise in negative attitudes towards non @-@ Western political actors in the region .
Nationalists organised demonstrations as a NATO conference got under way in Belgrade . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
" Since 2002 , the country has been seeking better relationships with its neighbours , but the situation was 100 % different ten years ago when we perceived countries such as Iran and Greece as enemies .
Three young Romanians studying at Princeton , Harvard and Oxford were named the country 's Students of the Year 2009 on Thursday ( January 7th ) .
Schwarz @-@ Schilling is preparing a detailed assessment of BiH 's progress and conditions in the region .
Leading HIV experts have said the 1998 outbreak at a Benghazi children 's hospital where the nurses worked was most likely the result of unhygienic conditions and predated their arrival .
" I have a family of four and there was no way that we could afford a holiday .
However , it said , the laws are frequently abused .
The July 21st agreement reached by the leaders of the Eurozone countries also envisions an additional 50 billion euros from banks and other private creditors .
Also in diplomatic news : Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic is in Russia .
" Croatia will do everything necessary to adopt and implement the European legal framework , especially in anti @-@ money laundering cases , " Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said . [ Getty Images ]
Zawahiri , whose EIJ is said to have merged with al @-@ Qaeda in 1998 , is also believed to have been one of the masterminds of the suicide bombing of the USS Cole off the coast of Yemen in 2000 , and the " brains " behind the September 11th attacks on the United States .
Now police and customs officials who respect the chain of command and the law of Kosovo will accomplish their duties at the border crossings in the north .
" In a living space where you 're born without the right to choose , I perceive democratic autonomy to be at least a definition of how I can live , " Tlax said .
The French presidency will be impartial , fair and objective , " Jouyet said .
American football growth in Serbia is inextricably linked to this team .
" There is no IMF here because Turkish Cyprus is not recognised by the international community , " he said .
To address this problem , the bank is opening a credit bureau , which will scan creditors ' data to avoid fraud and build loan histories for clients .
The Macedonian city of Ohrid hosted the fourth International Tourism Fair from Monday ( January 17th ) to Wednesday .
The new indictment charges Radovan Karadzic with war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992 and in 1995 . [ Getty Images ]
As host of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest , Serbia outdid its predecessors by hosting two semifinal contests and numerous rehearsals along with the final .
Air China resumed flights from Beijing to Athens on Thursday ( May 18th ) , two years after the economic crisis forced them to end .
The US component of the team is part of the Minnesota Army National Guard and gained its experience in Iraq , Afghanistan and Kosovo .
Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbasa strikes gold in Germany .
Elvan Abeylegesse , who won a silver medal in the 2007 world championship in the 10,000m race , will compete for a medal in the 5,000m in Beijing .
Also in diplomatic news : Croatian President Stipe Mesic makes a farewell visit to BiH and FBI head Robert Mueller met with Turkish officials in Ankara .
But the EU has made clear this is unlikely to happen before Belgrade has arrested former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic , one of the remaining four indictees still sought by the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague .
Communications and public relation experts tasked with developing the new strategy have decided to call on public figures , celebrities and Croatian music and movie stars to join the effort and promote the advantages of NATO membership .
" Unfortunately today we did not reach an agreement on a new council of ministers , " he said after the meeting , the third to be held this month .
According to the research , most spam emails are used to either threaten recipients or market illegal products .
A golden wreath from the 4th Century B.C. was returned to the Thessaloniki Archeological Museum in northern Greece on Friday ( November 23rd ) from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles .
The event 's organiser is the secretariat general for science and technology of Greece 's development ministry .
Serbian President Boris Tadic spoke out following demands from Croatia for his reaction to the Purda case .
In rowing , meanwhile , the two @-@ brother team of Ivo and Martin Yanakievi qualified for the semifinals in men 's double sculls , while Rumyana Neikova did the same in the women 's single sculls .
Kosovo 's Supreme Court must have at least 15 % of judges representing non @-@ majority communities .
Serbs are " very welcome in our society , they are very welcome to build together the future , " he said .
Since then , he has handcrafted countless millimetres of silver into necklaces , rings , houses , bridges and small globes .
Overwhelmed by waves of immigrants and asylum seekers , Greece is trying to cope , and authorities are planning to build a 4.9m @-@ euro , 12.5km fence in the Evros region , which abuts Turkey .
Tourism is Montenegro 's primary industry and many tourists are aghast at what they find when they visit the country .
It reopened as a house of worship in 1991 , without permission from the authorities , when 10,000 courageous worshippers dared to attend a service , according to reports .
In the last 6 months , 40 officials were arrested for corruption , many due to the advent of e @-@ procurement , which has enabled all parties to see the parameters considered during the tender process .
A report released earlier this year by a Turkish parliamentary commission concluded the government is failing to shore up substandard buildings , punish those who violate building codes and fail to control urban development .
At this moment , Macedonia opens the doors to the European and world basketball .
Bulgaria 's Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev re @-@ opened the modernised Kalotina crossing at the border with Serbia on Monday ( December 11th ) .
" But , I have many , many remarks on the speed of work and on its actual , real position as a priority for the EU , " he said .
Although it has a lower share , the software and IT services represent the most dynamic segment of the industry , with annual growth rates of over 40 % in the past few years .
Seeking full independence from Serbia , Kosovo 's ethnic Albanian majority has accepted the blueprint .
A Foreign Investment Advisory Sector study identified poor governance and weak institutions as the chief problem discouraging foreign direct investments .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu sent a letter to Organisation of Islamic Conference ( OIC ) Secretary @-@ General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu asking for recognition of the former province 's independence by OIC members , local media reported on Tuesday ( September 1st ) .
The Goliath satellite will be launched in October 2007 by the European Space Agency and will orbit the Earth at an altitude of 640km , with a speed of 8km per second .
President of the World Water Council Loic Fauchon underscored environmental and moral concerns , too .
One ominous marker of the fragility of Sandzak was the arrest of five members of the radical Wahhabi movement in March 2007 .
Of all 35 chapters that the process is broken into , 20 have been provisionally closed and discussions on another 12 were under way prior to the meeting in Brussels .
A European Parliament ( EP ) delegation arrived in Sarajevo on Sunday ( February 14th ) to attend the two @-@ day 12th inter @-@ parliamentary meeting .
Adventure and mountain tourism is the biggest draw , followed by cultural and heritage tourism and finally sand and sea tourism , according to the data .
One has to keep in mind that complex investigation take time , a time span which doesn 't necessarily always coincide with the expectations of the general public or the media .
It can acknowledge the alleged tax irregularities and demand that the fine be reduced , or it can take the case to the tax court , after providing a substantial amount of collateral to the treasury .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- High Representative Valentin Inzko has called for a meeting Thursday ( June 25th ) with leaders of the main political parties in the country .
Romanian film director Bobby Paunescu won the Best Debut Film award at this year 's East End Film Festival in London .
Earlier , the Kosovo daily Express had cited an unnamed senior US diplomat as suggesting the status process could be put on hold until January 5th , 2020 , at which time an independence referendum would be held .
BiH presidency chairman Nebojsa Radmanovic , a Serb , said the talks were substantive , and highlighted the importance of the EU negotiation process in bringing all sides together .
According to statistics from OECD , Turkey 's female labour force participation rate was only 26 % in 2009 .
" When we pay our bills for electricity , telephone , utilities and the monthly loan installment , we have very little money to live .
The country is prepared , however , to be admitted to NATO under its reference of FYROM .
At that time , EU @-@ sponsored talks will resume on who will control Kosovo 's north and its borders .
Although the street value was estimated at 46m euros , Macedonian police experts say it could have reached up to 92m euros , because street dealers mix the drugs with neutral substances such as flour or face powder .
The company carried 4 million passengers in 2008 and grossed over 400m euros .
Protesters demonstrate against a website of the Freedom Party in The Hague on February 21st . [ Reuters ]
In its latest report , the International Crisis Group ( ICG ) states that sovereignty continues to fuel tensions and violent clashes in northern Kosovo , halting Kosovo and Serbia 's fragile dialogue and putting at risk Serbia 's EU candidacy .
The failure of these systems fosters lack of citizen confidence in the government and its institutions .
But the Balkan country has come under fierce criticism from Western European countries such as France and Germany , which have voiced their concern about border security due to widespread corruption in Romania and Bulgaria .
While playing the game , children wear bracelets recording their reactions , allowing the game to readapt according to the children 's needs .
Croatian public authorities are optimistic and view the new mechanism as an incentive to pursue relevant reforms .
During a parliamentary discussion on foreign policy last week , Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis said his country could nix the EU accession bids of Macedonia and Turkey due to outstanding disputes .
Greece 's seemingly endless economic crisis and a change of government was great fodder for bloggers .
As most experts predicted , neither of the two frontrunners in Serbia 's election won 50 % of the vote Sunday ( January 20th ) .
On Sunday , June 19th , activists in the camp announced a " National Council " to oppose the Assad regime .
Turkey has suspended its military ties with France to protest a controversial bill on the WWI @-@ era massacres of Armenians .
The first regional conference for women in business was held in Thessaloniki . [ Shutterstock ]
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 11 / 07 / 07
Haris Silajdzic , founder of the moderate Party for BiH and wartime foreign minister and prime minister , is expected to fill the Bosniak seat .
With 6,905 points , he is on the heels of Spain 's Rafael Nadal .
The task of issuing visas will be transferred from border offices to diplomatic representative offices .
Romania 's poor ranking does not surprise those who closely follow the country 's efforts at gender parity and who decry the authorities ' lack of interest in the issue .
Polat , who reportedly joined the group six years ago , said the attack was planned as a response to Turkey 's recent operations against PKK bases in northern Iraq .
" Politicians are allowed to play politics , not solve many problems in the country .
The second event may stand as a landmark in the evolution of the Kurdish nationalist movement .
Officials agreed that these funds will be spent to construct new homes or repurchase old apartments .
In Serbia , the Roma only acquired minority status in 2002 .
Over 400 people from 60 regional and 240 US companies participated in the event .
The first project for boosting computer literacy of Roma in Croatia wrapped up in Zagreb on Tuesday ( January 16th ) .
Greeks smoke in defiance of ban
For the prospect of travelling freely to Europe , however , it appears Albanians will have to wait .
The VAENI @-@ Naoussa winemaking co @-@ operative , consisting of 220 local winegrowers , has signed the biggest @-@ ever wine export deal with a leading company in China .
If it is unable to secure enough votes , the amendments will likely go to referendum .
All these arguments , however , were countered by environmental organisations that insist no price or benefit would be sufficient to compensate for the ecological harm the possible production , and even drillings , would cause .
The countries still differ over this .
Cristian Mungiu 's triumph at Cannes is being hailed as a breakthrough for talented young directors in Eastern Europe .
" It may be a political decision to keep them operating , but it is likely not an economic decision related to the plants themselves .
Sunday 's vote could also help some alleged criminals escape jail time if elected .
The jury includes jazz artists from around the globe , such as Italy 's Roberto Magris and South Africa 's Michael Rossi .
He predicts the legalisation process could take years , as there are around 243,000 requests in Belgrade alone .
On the topic of Afghanistan , participants said much progress had been made , but they highlighted the need for a comprehensive approach , and the need to build the capacity of the Afghan authorities to deliver security , good governance and development .
Albania has been beefing up its fight against organised crime , culminating with two seemingly impressive operations earlier this month .
During these so @-@ called " Republic meetings , " participants carried Turkish flags and rallied against the AKP , shouting " Turkey is secular and will remain so . "
Serbia has also an Anti @-@ Corruption Commission , which comprises the prime minister , cabinet ministers and heads of other central departments and is responsible for the overall co @-@ ordination of the fight against corruption .
Also in science news : the first IMAX screen is installed in a Bucharest mall , and a Croatian island will boast the first revolving hotel in the world .
The Albanian government approved the draft @-@ law on future privatisation procedures Wednesday ( February 27th ) .
Athens and Skopje have new ideas to consider , but the two sides still appear far apart on the ongoing name dispute .
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However , the party 's majority will be sharply trimmed as a result of the vote , which saw a significant increase in support for smaller political formations .
He also warned that the court 's opinion could have an impact on secessionist movements worldwide .
Igor Jovanovic ( Belgrade ) , Manjola Haja ( Tirana ) , Svetla Dimitrova ( Sofia ) and George Anagnostopoulos ( Athens ) contributed to this report .
An outline of the deal being negotiated in closed @-@ door talks has yet to be made public , but analysts believe that the EU 's use of the visa issue as a carrot has helped broker the deal .
Election results questioned in Kosovo
" Considering the rhythm and the amplitude of this process , they left the impression of a menace for Europe , " he said .
" This is smelling very bad , " said Yusuf Kanli , a commentator for Hurriyet .
She was a close ally of former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic , whose war crimes trial is expected to begin next month .
BiH now awaits a visit from the EC Monitoring Mission later this month , ahead of the progress report Spiric mentioned .
I later acknowledged the community actually saved my life .
Ekrem Eddy Guzeldere , political analyst for the European Stability Initiative ( ESI ) , explained to SETimes the backdrop of the protests .
Dacic is enthusiastic about strengthening ties with US crime @-@ fighting agencies .
Such an organisation could take a key role in the region to tackle challenges ranging from environmental issues to immigration , he said /
Bulgaria welcomes a project aimed at better equipping school age children .
The rates of crimes against people , such as murder , rape and assault , as well as of property crimes , such as robbery and burglary , are now lower in the Balkan countries than in Western Europe , says the UNODC in the May 29th report .
SETimes : How do you evaluate KFOR 's position in Kosovo ?
Former Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase was sentenced to two years in prison for illegal fund raising during his 2004 campaign . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
Agrokor would buy agricultural products from local producers , which will be distributed to markets in the region and Western Europe .
Elsewhere Monday , Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , called on Pristina authorities to support the signing of the EULEX @-@ Serbia agreement .
SETimes : Do Serb illegal structures and units of Serbia 's interior ministry operate there ?
A Croatian scientist and his team have taken a step in developing smart medicines against cancer .
It took time to get used to the fact that there is an ombudsman .
They are suspected of abuse of office , stemming from illegal construction on the Zavala peninsula .
Russia , Ukraine and Bulgaria are close behind with a victim every 6 , 7 and 8 accidents , respectively .
" This is my duty .
The motivation and obligation for the members of the ARM is that there is a consensus between the political parties in Macedonia for NATO membership as well as great support by the citizens , " Stojanovski said .
Yasar Karayel , an MP from Erdogan 's AKP , admits launching a new offensive against the PKK in Iraq wasn 't on Ankara 's agenda , at least until the end of Ramadan .
They are expected to win only 30 seats in the 550 @-@ seat assembly in next week 's elections .
Turkey and Greece agree to develop military rapprochement
There is a complete split and an absolute refusal to work with each other , even though many of them have the same goals , " White argues .
Exit polls had suggested Mircea Geoana would become the new head of the country , and the candidate rushed to deliver a fervent victory speech .
" The EU accession process of Turkey continues and it delivers results , " he said .
Former Bulgarian interior minister gives up immunity
These include Georgia , Afghanistan , counterterrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction , de Hoop Scheffer said in his opening speech .
Speaking after a meeting with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn later in the day , he said a special task force would be created to help speed up Serbia 's accession to the EU .
Libya 's charge d 'affaires Mohamed Milad and at least one other mission staff were detained , but were later released .
" As our government is interested in forming a closed society , it doesn 't want people to spread outside the country , even to our closest neighbour , Turkey , " he explained .
During the smuggling ring 's ten to 15 years of existence , thousands of its customers passed through the airport , reaping the smugglers millions of euros .
The action sends a " clear message to all criminal groups that police forces being from different states is not an obstacle for fighting organised crime , " Dacic told participants .
The statue of former US President Bill Clinton will be formerly unveiled in a few weeks . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
As the service resumed Sunday morning , 17 people boarded Express 451 in Belgrade , with only nine of them booked for the full journey to Sarajevo .
" I deplore the loss of life .
" The constant checking of closed privatisations is not good .
Turkey 's chief negotiator with the EU , Ali Babacan , told reporters that the move is an " important indicator that Turkey 's EU process is on track . "
He will receive the prize on April 8th , International Roma Day , in Cordoba , Spain .
Albanian President Bamir Topi on Thursday ( June 11th ) urged all political parties to include justice reform in their election campaigns .
A total of 430 trafficking suspects were prosecuted by the Turkish authorities from January to September 2010 , with 150 of them eventually being acquitted .
He also urged other countries in the region to continue to prosecute war criminals , pointing out this is one of the conditions for reconciliation .
The war crimes suspect was first indicted by the tribunal in 1995 .
Macedonia successfully met the macro @-@ economic targets for 2006 , its fiscal position remained strong and interest rates were kept low , mission chief Mark Griffiths said .
According to the agency , the fact that Cyprus is a small economy with a large banking equivalent in terms of assets to nearly nine times its GDP makes it vulnerable .
He also said that Serbia should gain EU membership " only after it recognises Kosovo 's independence . "
With final election results pending , the latest figures , released by the BiH Central Election Commission on Monday evening , showed that close to 55 % of the nearly 2.7 million eligible voters went to the polls .
" Urgent action is required . "
Adding to the challenge , the exercises were set in three different environments -- water , air and land .
Mungiu : Yes .
Early results suggest that the ND won 27 of all prefectures , compared to the 30 it won in the October 2002 local elections .
Mimoza Kusari @-@ Lila : This decision is entirely economic , and the government is closely working with the responsible structures not to politicise the situation by creating ethnic tensions .
The World Cup is about much more than what takes place on the field .
" I see no way of the EU resolving its energy issues without partnership with Russia , " Tadic said .
The violence stemmed from a bitter political struggle between two ethnic Albanian parties -- Ali Ahmeti 's Democratic Union of Integration ( DUI ) and the Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) , led by Menduh Thaci .
The 11th Istanbul International Puppet Theatre Festival began on Friday ( May 2nd ) .
In response , US Ambassador to the UN Zalmay Khalilzad said Washington " strongly supports the central role of the UN in the global fight against terrorism and wants to strengthen the UN 's ability and resolve to play a constructive and effective role . "
Organised jointly by Slovenia and Croatia at the Brdo castle near Kranj , the conference was attended by Albania and all former Yugoslav states but Serbia .
Consumers and sellers alike fear the effect of rising prices on lifestyle and economic development .
World Bank head warns of " new danger zone "
" This is one reason why Gaddafi needs foreign fighters . "
According to medical student Vjosa Gashi , elections should be held either in November or December .
Japanese actress @-@ director Kaori Momoi 's feature @-@ film " Faces of a Fig Tree " won the top award of the International Federation of Film Critics .
The magazine and investors alike concur that the country is a jewel of largely untouched natural beauty , which once up and running , will no longer be considered an adventure or a cheap holiday .
The EU has tightened food export rules for Bulgaria and Romania -- restricting milk , meat and animal exports into other Union @-@ member countries . [ Getty Images ]
Showing the ability to fight organised crime and corruption is one of the key requirements countries must meet to join the EU .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) institutions have failed to approve the 2008 state budget law on time , said IMF representative to BiH Graham Slack on Tuesday ( January 15th ) .
In the two courts of first instance in Skopje , for example , women constitute 78 % and 67 % of the employees , respectively .
In one recent case , the court issued a 3,000 euro fine against B92 journalist Suzana Trninic because during a broadcast she asked Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic Dejanovic about the alleged employment of The Hague tribunal prisoner Franko Simatovic 's wife in " Srbijagas . "
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was arrested in a Belgrade suburb on July 21st .
The new office is the third addition to First Data 's Central European presence over the past year .
But not all areas of co @-@ operation have been explored fully , Grdesic added .
The guns were allegedly resold for 100 @-@ 150 euros each in Macedonia and beyond .
On July 25th , the Kosovo government sent armoured units from the ROSU special police force to the country 's northern border in an attempt to take control of two crossing points there .
If the EU doesn 't bring Greece to reason , we will be forced to stop the negotiations .
Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci said the government is aware that the full integration of RAE communities is crucial to EU membership . ( RTK , Kohavision , KLAN Kosova - 11 / 05 / 11 )
They say a more realistic drop of 5 % , or even 10 % should be expected .
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" At the same time , the BiH political elite continues the practice of presenting the deep crisis as normal , while the protection of national ( read : their own ) interests in accordance with their ethno @-@ political populism is a substitute for serious reform , " Dzihic told SETimes .
Afterwards , the prime minister said he had proposed a cabinet of stability .
He indicated later that a new meeting would likely take place on Wednesday after the two ministers hold the necessary consultations back home .
" There is no need to worry .
The latest , he says , involves Australia .
Water shortages have been a longstanding problem on the divided island due to population growth , overuse of groundwater for consumption and agricultural use , and increased demand during the tourism season .
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- Slovenia wants to move up the date for relaxing the EU 's visa restrictions on Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia .
" Nobody forbids us from socialising , but [ if we do ] I don 't know what we could talk about .
The Macedonian government decided to pay back a 38.3m @-@ euro debt to the IMF prior to the 2010 deadline .
Also in science news : the University of Cyprus Library received the European Foundation for Quality Management award .
RS assembly reiterates entity 's right to secede
Bartholomew , 86 , is viewed as " the traditionalist scholar . "
Although Croatia has a low crime rate , a spate of recent incidents has unnerved many in Zagreb .
Orban : Absolutely !
Aside from Cyprus , all other Southeast European ( SEE ) countries , including EU members Romania , Bulgaria and Greece , were listed in that group , irrespective of whether they fared better or worse than last year .
The bigger problem will be implementing it .
It 's his buddy Dragoslav Markovic , an auto mechanic who used to live in south Mitrovica , working with his father .
" In accordance with the law , we do publish the reports we receive from the contracted audit company , " Fehmi Ajvazi , CEC spokesperson , told SETimes .
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It will be the first to negotiate Chapter 23 , referring to the rule of law , independence of the judiciary , freedom of speech , and visible results in the fight against crime and corruption .
Thanks to a new law , all donations made to charities will now be taxed , " Sifnios said .
Turkish activists have initiated a legal challenge against the government 's controversial move to block Google services .
In women 's table tennis , the Romanian team was unable to beat the United States for the bronze .
The two @-@ week talks will focus on the implementation of the 2006 budget , budget projections for 2007 and the new government 's plans for tax reforms .
Police officers control access to the village of Gornja Maoca , in northern BiH , on February 2nd . [ Getty Images ]
Visa liberalisation could become a reality for Serbia before the end of this year , but some hurdles remain to be crossed .
The medics , who have been in prison since February 1999 , later testified that they had been tortured into making false confessions .
Officials registered 200,000 overnight stays in the country in January and February , up 47.9 % from the same period a year ago .
The constitutions and / or laws of all SEE nations provide for freedom of speech and of the press .
Turkish Ambassador to the UN Ertugrul Apakan votes against broader military and financial sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear program during a UN Security Council session at the UN headquarters on Wednesday ( June 9th ) in New York . [ Getty Images ]
BSP leader Sergey Stanishev , who served as Bulgaria 's prime minister until July 2009 , called for the GERB government 's resignation , accusing it of incompetence and lack of capacity to lead the country out of the crisis .
" With this designation , the United States reaffirms its commitment to fight terrorism in co @-@ operation with its NATO ally , Turkey , " State Department spokesman Tom Casey said .
If an international agreement is reached on the post @-@ Kyoto framework , this should lead to a 30 % cut in emissions from developed countries by 2020 , the EC said .
Issuing them began on January 12th , and the government has acknowledged difficulties .
The amount for agricultural support has been increased to 1.5m euros for this year .
After another year of austerity and recession , Greeks have little holiday spirit left , but are trying .
A delegation of approximately 50 businesspeople accompanied the president .
" The United States , Turkey and Iraq will continue co @-@ operation against our common enemy , the PKK , " he remarked .
In all , four alliances are in the race .
Fourteen films -- two Greek and 12 foreign -- are included in the official competition section .
Top reads include Stieg Larsson 's Men Who Hate Women ( The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ) , as well as novels by Paulo Coelho , Khaled Hosseini and Amos Oz .
Bulgarian swimmer Petar Stoychev won the 22nd Ohrid Swim Marathon on Saturday ( July 19th ) .
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu arrived in Brussels on Tuesday ( June 12th ) . [ Getty Images ]
In Brussels , Delic met with senior EC officials , including EC Director for the Western Balkans Pierre Mirel .
" With the crisis in Georgia , relations between the EU and Russia have reached a crossroads , " the bloc 's leaders said in a joint statement Monday , urging Moscow " not to isolate itself from Europe " and to honour all its commitments .
If a court case is launched , she added , the employer may receive a fine of 100 euros to 8,000 euros , depending on the severity .
This unique equestrian event is more than a tourist attraction .
It would be much better if the new resolution was accepted by both sides .
No artificial lighting was used in the movie and instead of a musical score ; Kaplanoglu used the sounds of nature .
President Stipe Mesic , a close friend , attended Pukanic 's funeral on Monday .
For now , Bajrami says changes will begin with Article 85 of the constitution , concerning candidate qualifications .
Company officials say that during 2007 , the company handled about 70,000 travelers , in comparison to 60,000 the year before , a 14.1 % increase .
I enjoyed it [ the festival ] very much , " theatre director Eugenio Barba said .
The SRS , led by Hague indictee Vojislav Seselj , won 81 seats .
The opposition also claims that Pacolli himself breached the constitution by voting for the new government after he was elected president .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 13 / 01 / 10
Pelendritou , who set a new world record in the second heat with 1 : 16.82 , finished first in the finals with a time of 1 : 17.58 .
Petkov also visited the five Bulgarian nurses being detained on charges of infecting hundreds of children with HIV .
" Quite the contrary .
" From 25 members in 1961 , it now has 130 , which is two thirds of all the nations in the world . "
European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso , who was in Bucharest on Monday , welcomed the signing of the treaty as " an excellent example of the things that can be achieved when there is mutual interest . "
The programme 's diversity educates young filmmakers about the world of cinematography , and opens doors to the European and International Network of Movie Industry .
A host of reunification issues will be discussed during the negotiations , including governance , EU matters , the economy , health and the environment .
Rumours spread shortly after Tatlises was shot in Istanbul on March 14th that he may never walk or sing again .
Turkey 's EU negotiator reiterates Ankara 's commitment to reform
If Basescu resigns , elections will have to be held within three months .
In this way youth receive duplicate messages , which cause a confused mental state . "
Macedonia political landscape continues to shift
The laws handed over to the government for approval in March 2009 are the Law for the Courts , the Law for the Justice Council , the Law for the State Prosecutor 's Office and the Law for the Prosecutor 's Office Council .
Earlier this year , the Lebanese national unity government collapsed amid tensions surrounding the Special Tribunal for Lebanon 's probe into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri , and the prospect of indictments being brought against Hezbollah .
The city received a special honour in 2010 when it hosted the 7th Conference of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights in the Cities .
His wife found a second job and the kids will not ask for pocket money until the family is back on its feet .
The review outlined six strategic projects as essential for the EU 's energy security : a Baltic Interconnection Plan , a southern gas corridor , a Mediterranean energy ring , adequate North @-@ South gas and electricity interconnections with Central and Southeast Europe , a North Sea offshore grid and effective liquefied natural gas supplies for Europe .
Karamanlis , 51 , called early elections in August , six months before the end of his government 's mandate .
" If the conference papers realign with [ the EU 's ] suggestions , then we will stay , otherwise , there is a strong call to withdraw , " Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg said . [ Getty Images ]
" The resolution shows a policy shift towards Kosovo , this might be because of the political changes in the Arab world , but it calls on recognition .
During a politically @-@ charged forum on the problem of illegal migration , Greek MEP Giorgos Papanikolaou said Athens and the EU must pressure Ankara to fully meet its bilateral and multilateral commitments , especially a landmark 2001 migrant readmission protocol signed by the two countries .
How can that power be used to benefit Kosovo Serbs and the wellbeing of Kosovo citizens in general ?
The Organisation for Economic Co @-@ operation and Development ( OECD ) predicted on Wednesday ( May 25th ) that the Greek economy will emerge from a three @-@ year recession and return to growth in 2012 , when its GDP will expand by 0.6 % after a 2.9 % contraction this year .
Gul , who succeeded Ahmet Necdet Sezer in late August , will be the last president to have been selected by parliament .
Shqipe Sylejmani 's family , originally from Tetovo in Macedonia , moved to Belgrade in the 1980s because her parents worked for the former Yugoslavia 's federal government .
The document voiced support for the continuation of membership talks with Croatia and Turkey , but deferred a decision on opening accession negotiations with Macedonia until the first half of next year .
Greeks staged more protests Tuesday against austerity measures .
Thaci addressed the issue by saying the country is committed to being a state for all citizens and guaranteeing the rights of all minorities , especially Serbs .
" But to do that , a mature political culture should be established , " he added , welcoming the establishment of a special commission that will investigate last month 's parliamentary brawl .
( Various sources -- 29 / 10 / 10 @-@ 05 / 11 / 10 )
Now Croatians are wondering just how many state @-@ owned firms were sold under suspicious circumstances over the years , and how the situation can be redressed .
Miodrag Milosevic walked 43km from his village of Umcare to visit the House of Flowers .
The highest profile is the so @-@ called Limaj case .
Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen signed on behalf of his government , but it may face a rockier domestic path than Sarajevo does in trying to gain NATO membership .
The estimated funding needed for the first three years , he said , would be up to 1.5 billion euros .
Bulgaria and Slovakia signed an agreement last week regarding co @-@ operation in the industrial , technical and technological sectors .
Belarus and Russia finished second and third .
According to the data , Serbian exports have increased even as the dinar remained comparatively high and the euro slipped .
Foreign capital should be introduced through various forms of partnerships , not necessarily privatisation .
The international community has expressed concern over the situation . " The political parties should make one last effort to reach a compromise .
Since then , thousands have fled towns and villages near the Turkish border , with some 11,000 people , mainly women and children , now in camps inside Turkey .
The venture was practically frozen in fall 2009 after the German company RWE pulled out .
Lajcak says inflammatory rhetoric can harm BiH 's interests
Tadic 's statements angered officials in Pristina , where President Fatmir Sejdiu insisted Kosovo is an independent and internationally recognised state .
The opposition fears the potential for abuse , warning that Prime Minister Sali Berisha and his party intend to fire judicial officials investigating corruption .
" With this situation , which is unbearable , one cannot continue working and therefore I left the country and I decided also to leave my job and to join the choice of the Libyan youth , to create a modern constitutional state , respecting human rights and building a better future for all Libyans . "
The party reportedly wants to avoid internal fighting by giving the prime minister 's office -- Montenegro 's most significant political post -- to the man many see as an uncontested authority .
The centre , the first of its kind in the Balkans , features an experimental operating room , halls with an audiovisual conference network , a virtual endotrainer for real @-@ time training , and a library .
" This excellent outcome is the result of sustained joint efforts by the EU bringing together the Bulgarian authorities , consecutive EU presidencies , and a number of other member states .
But not all agree .
" We want to speed up this process , " he said in Brussels on Saturday .
It may not be much money for the state , but it would be enough to save 20,000 jobs in the textile industry , " Deputy Prime Minister Radimir Cacic told SETimes .
With such actions , the Albanian state continues the policy inherited from the previous totalitarian system to artificially show it is ethnically homogenous and not a multi @-@ ethnic country , " Temelko said .
Many sites were open to visitors under the full moon . [ Getty Images ]
Under the term of the return , the family pledged to keep the castle open to the public as a museum until 2009 . Von Habsburg , 69 , last year offered to sell the castle to local authorities for 60m euros , but the offer was rejected .
" Though Greek @-@ Turkish relations may become rockier in the future for a variety of reasons , the remarks of Yilmaz have been managed remarkably well by the authorities in Athens and Ankara . "
The talks on the creation of a new central government , which is critical for the proper functioning of the state , have been mired by infighting over the distribution of nine ministerial portfolios , particularly the foreign ministry one , as well as the post of prime minister .
FER says it will work to avoid deeper mismanagement and despair .
The surveyors explain that happiness is an emotionally driven category , while life satisfaction relates to conditions such as income and employment status .
Public debt is one of the factors that will be examined by the EC . [ Reuters ]
Business : Turkish government plans high @-@ speed train network
The non @-@ binding document calls on member states to avoid offering mass amnesties to illegal immigrants , while urging them to provide better conditions for highly skilled migrants .
" It should comprise a series of measures to be applied in a gradual , differentiated and co @-@ ordinated manner in order to assist a member state facing heavy pressure at the external borders . "
The head of Turkey 's government acknowledged that the country has not stepped up to the plate in dealing with minority issues .
They already said ' no ' to the Pristina institutions by their boycott of the Pristina elections . "
And all have played an important role in developing international criminal and humanitarian law .
( Reuters - 15 / 03 / 07 ; AP , DPA , KFOR , Beta , B92 , UPI , Makfax , Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - 14 / 03 / 07 )
Sutanovac said that Bockel conveyed to him that " Europe needs Serbia as much as Serbia needs Europe . "
However , the future of the current ruling coalition is unclear .
'Today 's launch ... paves the way for Kosovo 's further progress towards the EU .
Turkey , hoping to boost its role as mediator , is mulling over a proposal to giving the Taliban a diplomatic presence in the country .
" Efforts to limit freedom of thought and expression may have grave consequences , " Reuters quoted the court saying in the opinion on the Shafak ruling .
The members of the EP ( MEP ) urged the bloc 's leaders to consider giving a green light to Macedonia 's entry talks during their June summit .
Kosovo 's Culture Ministry launched Days of European Heritage 2009 in the old Hammam ( Turkish bath ) of Mitrovica on Friday ( September 11th ) .
And Dubrovnik hosted yet another movie festival , this one called Libertas .
After talks with members of the tripartite presidency and High Representative Valentin Inzko , van Rompuy deplored the lack of progress but vowed that the EU will remain actively engaged in the country .
" [ T ] he legal struggle on the issue of nationality will be continued in Strasbourg because the [ constitutional court 's ] decision is contrary to Article 20 of the constitution of the Republic of Albania , " Dule said at a recent meeting of all minorities ' representatives in Korca .
UNMIK hosted a donor conference for the Kosovo Property Agency , set up to resolve claims resulting from the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict .
Through the enactment and implementation of key reforms aimed at meeting European standards , the Southeast European economies are being made increasingly compatible with one another , and capable of competing productively with one another .
Now , however , hiring is at a standstill and its recycling operation curtailed .
The 6th International Symposium of Coloproctology opened in Belgrade on Thursday ( October 16th ) .
The Split native 's career took off after he competed on the reality TV show Operation Triumph , which airs in Croatia , Macedonia , Serbia , Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The EU , which has expressed its determination to play a leading role in resolving the current Balkan crisis , was now " looking for the second @-@ best solution , " he said .
The sentence stemmed from a remark the writer made in 2005 that was published in a Swiss newspaper .
Vlado Popovski , also involved in drafting the accord , believes about 70 % of the requirements have been implemented .
He said that he was not advocating a general amnesty for the PKK , but rather a strategy of splitting its hard @-@ core members from those who might return to peaceful lives .
The US president specifically cited the genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina , calling the slaughter of innocents there and in Darfur " a stain on our collective conscience . "
( AP , BBC , Beta , B92 , Serbian Government - 14 / 09 / 09 ; Reuters , Beta , IMF - 01 / 09 / 09 )
" We succeeded so far in creating dermis and epidermis .
In Belgrade , temperatures have mostly hovered around the 40 @-@ degree mark -- a huge difference from the seasonal average of 28 degrees .
" Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has always been a Turkish nationalist , " Gareth Jenkins , a nonresident senior fellow with the Joint Centre 's Silk Road Studies Programme and Turkey Initiative , explains .
Coalitions have already been formed there .
Harsh laws fuel Kurdish unrest , critics say
The government has a budget gap of 1.13 billion euros , or 140 billion dinars , but may never be able collect the back taxes from the majority of companies .
That , he said , gave Serbia the moral right to insist on an investigation of all crimes related to human organs trading carried out by the Kosovo Liberation Army .
Meanwhile , Libyan government forces continued on Monday their onslaught against areas controlled by the opposition , including the port city of Misrata and the town of Zintan , killing hundreds of civilians .
" When you get older you 're not good to anyone , not to yourself or others , " she says , the sorrow palpable in her voice .
Jeremic assured the EU that Serbia remains firmly committed to the requirement .
Military jets flew over the stadium in Johannesburg to announce the beginning of the ceremony ; shortly after the noise was deafening .
BiH , which cannot join the Union as long as it is overseen by an international high representative , and Kosovo , which is not recognised by five of the EU nations , lag behind the rest of the region on the European integration path .
Construction must begin by the end of this month and should completed by June 2009 .
Serbian officials said the operation was part of the regular activities of the action team tasked with capturing Mladic and former Croatian Serb rebel leader Goran Hadzic , the other war crimes suspect still sought by The Hague @-@ based tribunal .
The first statue of reggae legend Bob Marley in Europe was unveiled on Saturday ( August 23rd ) in Banatski Sokolac , Serbia , which hosted the Rock Village festival in support of peace in the Balkans .
How did they afford to splurge a bit at Christmas ?
The Montenegrin Ministry for Protection of Human and Minority Rights made a donation of computers to Roma students studying at the University of Montenegro .
Special sensors are being placed on a medieval monument in Bulgaria to track changes to the surrounding climate and the condition of the monument itself .
Improving energy efficiency is another challenge .
" Salaries and benefits for the administration rose 300 % in that period , and in order to satisfy the citizens , social welfare for war veterans increased .
Archeologists discovered other aims which had different uses than the main one .
Gruevski also sent a letter to European Commission ( EC ) President Manuel Barroso urging the EC to ensure that Greece respects the right to free expression of ethnicity .
But their trade relations with the EU are governed by the SAAs , for those that have signed such an accord .
He made the announcement during a meeting with a delegation of Kosovo Serb officials who arrived on a two @-@ day visit .
According to its country report on Greece , " more than 100,000 illegal immigrants , nearly half of whom originated from North Africa , the Middle East , and South Asia , [ were ] arrested each year " in the country .
The document approved on Sunday is based on a plan put forward by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari , whom the UN appointed to oversee the process of negotiating a settlement to the Kosovo issue .
" In the future , the majority of people under 25 will also be able to obtain free visas , " the joint statement said .
Turkey 's Foreign Minister Davutoglu and EU Foreign Affairs Chief Ashton speak before their meeting in Istanbul last year . [ Reuters ]
" Turkey 's current account deficit has reached new record levels and is likely to head even higher in the rest of the year , " said Chief Economist from ING Bank Turkey , Sengul Dagdeviren .
Most analysts believe rapprochement on the latter will probably have to wait until Hungary takes over the rotating EU presidency in 2011 .
Declining to comment on any specific solution for Kosovo 's future , he said the timetable should become clearer after the Contact Group meeting scheduled for November 10th .
Privatisation plans spur more protests in Greece
The average monthly salary in Montenegro is 475 euros .
The government is promising more funds to tackle the problem .
Romanian fans , unhappy with the outcome , began an online petition for Piturca 's removal .
Because of the economic crunch , the representative will not start working until early 2010 .
A variety of local and European musicians from Italy , Greece , Switzerland , Germany and Belgium will perform during the four @-@ day festival .
Russia has offered several times to extend state @-@ guaranteed loans of up to 4 billion euros to Bulgaria so that construction can continue .
Our ability to express our worldview , to express our identity is limited .
The documents covered the bishops ' work with the media ; family ; clergy ; religious education ; and the Catholic charity Caritas , among others .
Although the government has worked on the Pristina draft bill since 2009 , it remains blocked due to disagreements between the Kosovo government and Pristina municipality .
The dinar dropped sharply after Tomislav Nikolic , a hardline nationalist who wants Serbia to break with the West and join a new bloc led by Russia , became parliament speaker on May 8th .
Each year , more than 50 different movies are shown during the five @-@ day event , which some call " Croatia 's Woodstock . "
The retrial of a Palestinian doctor and five Bulgarian nurses , accused of intentionally infecting more than 400 Libyan children with HIV , ended in Tripoli on Tuesday ( December 19th ) with the court confirming their death sentences .
To avoid the worst case scenario , that is , putting in question the country 's external liquidity -- ie , its ability to continue paying its obligations from 2013 on -- which can happen if the government continues to borrow , it is necessary to complete the transition and reformation of companies , pension funds , tax policy and public administration , but also to rationalise spending .
The identity politics of the DTP , its radical approach and the feeling of Kurds that they are under pressure were important factors that led to the election results , Akoyol wrote , adding that the outcome will make it more difficult to reach a solution to the Kurdish problem in the near future .
Recently , the zoo re @-@ established co @-@ operation with the much larger Belgrade Zoo .
Montenegro was admitted as the 192nd member of UNESCO in March , months after its split from the former state union with Serbia .
He called on prosecutors to make themselves immune to " media pressures " and to break the criminal relationships between politicians and businessmen .
Aleksandar Ivanovski , owner of the Estadent dental practice in Bitola , told SETimes that medical visits by Greeks account for a large proportion of his practice , and he attributes the visits to a " combination of quality of service , lower prices and the economic crisis in Greece . "
A Kosovo Albanian waves a British flag Monday ( February 18th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
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According to him , European experts will begin a three @-@ day inspection of Bulgaria 's border with Turkey on March 21st .
In late October , a natural and cultural protection board barred a government @-@ backed plan to construct 22 hydroelectric dams in the valley by declaring it a " protected zone . "
And finally , Greece is a world brand .
Healthcare officials estimate the number of people in the region needing organ transplants at several thousand and growing .
Planners envision supplying the EU with gas from the Caspian Sea via Turkey and the Balkan states by 2012 @-@ 2013 .
She has served in different diplomatic and senior government posts , including as foreign minister for several months between 1996 and 1997 .
Law on ownership is one of the pillars of every state organisation in history of civilisation .
It will remain in space for about a year .
In various cases related to military personnel , military courts ordered the release of suspects -- much to the criticism of some , who accused the courts of bias .
Kosovo 's ministry of culture , youth and sports will receive an extra 2.3m euros after a review of the country 's budget .
Then again , his most famous novel , Death and the Dervish , opens with a quotation from the Qur 'an and tackles a Bosnian theme , albeit one that is universal in essence .
Jankovic : Bondsteel is the biggest US military base in the Balkans .
The Law on the Kosovo Privatisation Agency was part of that package .
The country 's need for electricity increases 4 % every year .
" These are the segments which will get the main funds from the budget .
" You can follow this path to Europe , or you can take an alternative path . ...
The data service will be marketed under the name Max DSL and MaxCard , and the voice broadband service will be called MaxVox .
" The world belongs to all humanity , and it will be a beautiful world when we all become citizens of the universe , " wrote another , Cemil Hacibektasoglu .
Meanwhile , BiH Prime Minister Nikola Spiric stressed on Thursday that dialogue is the only path to compromise .
" Obviously we want to support him and we 'd be interested in hearing from him if he believes it needs to require additional time to do it , " he said .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 06 / 07 / 09
The European Investment Bank approved 45m @-@ euro credit lines for loans to small businesses in Serbia as well as local governments and capital projects .
The monastery 's founding date is unclear , but historians are fairly certain that it dates from the first half of the 14th century .
Greek workers have responded to deep pay cuts and tax hikes with waves of protests , but many are shrugging their shoulders , resigned to a reduction in their standard of living .
" It should have happened long time ago , before the terrorists killed our sons , " he told SETimes .
Reasons for the positive trend include high GDP growth , economic reforms , expanded infrastructure and better governance , the study said .
She insisted that non @-@ recognition by some member states should not be an obstacle . [ AFP ]
" The students will be voters in a few years .
But other historians take issue with those claims , saying uncertain facts are being manipulated for political ends .
Meanwhile , employees of former state @-@ owned companies strike over botched privatisations .
" Turkey 's ' no ' vote does not target the United States , " the daily Hurriyet quoted Mehmet Yegin , of the Ankara @-@ based International Studies Research Organisation , as saying .
Whoever can go to an EU country does so , whereas those who can 't move even farther away , " shop owner Sun Yei told SETimes .
That is why that option is out of the question , " Serbian Defense Minister Dragan Sutanovac said .
Meanwhile , the pro @-@ Western Tadic may have been helped by the EU holding out the promise of visa liberalization and a new interim agreement with the bloc .
A woman begs on a street in Macedonia -- an act that , under the new law , is punishable by a 15 to 50 euro fine . [ Getty Images ]
US President George W. Bush spoke by phone to his Bulgarian counterpart , Georgi Parvanov .
He also urged Belgrade to stop calling on the Serb minority in Kosovo -- which declared independence from Serbia in February of 2008 -- to boycott state institutions and elections .
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak , right , shakes hands with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Ankara on Sunday ( January 17th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Serbia received less foreign financial aid in 2007 than in 2006 , a reflection of progress on reforms , outgoing Finance Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said on Thursday ( June 12th ) .
He was in Stockholm for an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers .
According to Jeremic , two foreign ministers -- whose identities or countries he would not reveal -- called him to apologise , saying their countries " had to recognise Kosovo because they could not handle the pressure anymore . "
Two weeks ago , Damascus began a military crackdown in the region after claiming that " armed bandits " were behind the alleged massacre of 120 soldiers in the town of Jisr al @-@ Shaghour .
Asked if Croatia will reverse its decision to recognise Kosovo if the ICJ rules that its declaration of independence was in violation of international law , Josipovic replied " Kosovo is a reality . "
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 25 / 07 / 11
He titled his campaign " Justice , " promising to fight corruption on all levels .
He also warned that Europe -- hard hit by the recent global recession -- is coming out of the crisis more slowly than other parts of the world .
The megalithic observatory Kokino is an archeological site in Macedonia , dating back to the Bronze Age .
According to Borbely , the market accounted for 7 % of GDP last year and is estimated to reach or even surpass 10 % of GDP this year .
" Most of the cases in which suspects ' maximum arrest time has been exceeded are currently at the Supreme Court of Appeals , not at local courts , " he added .
Macedonia 's three main priorities during the six @-@ month chairmanship will be strengthening human rights protections , fostering integration while respecting diversity and promoting youth participation . ( MIA , Makfax , A1 , Sitel - 11 / 05 / 10 )
On the other hand , let 's be honest : many of the Roma youngsters do not even speak the Romani language , " he said .
UNMIK spokesman Alexander Ivanko called the act a " provocation , " and mission head Joachim Ruecker called it unacceptable .
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- A mixed panel of two Kosovo judges and a EULEX judge of the District Court in Pristina sentenced three people Monday ( May 30th ) in a case related to drug trafficking and organised crime .
Diplomatic Diary : Papoulias , Parvanov hold talks in Sofia
They said that despite Belgrade and Skopje 's differences regarding the Kosovo issue , the two countries are willing to deepen their cultural and economic co @-@ operation and become an example of regional co @-@ operation .
" The pressure from workers and the possible radicalisation of the strike will further complicate the situation .
" I 'm not familiar with the code of conduct of these agencies , but they do have a certain time frame of when they can call debtors and how they are supposed to communicate with them .
" Belgrade will not govern Kosovo .
The responsibility now is with all sides , " she said in a press release .
Organisers are planning to present art works in Prague , Istanbul , London and Paris next year .
The first Genome Centre in the Balkans was inaugurated in Sofia on Monday ( June 29th ) .
" They managed to scare the hell out of the Greek people . " He said , " The Greeks should call the bluff of the Troika and if they do , the money will come . "
The museum has about 65 employees and needs 670,000 euros annually to remain operational .
Ahead of the start of its fourth stint at the EU helm since it joined the Union in 1986 , Spain said earlier this month that it will work in close co @-@ operation with Belgium and Hungary , the next two presidency holders .
He blamed the global economic crisis , smaller number of passengers , the weakening national currency -- the dinar -- and higher costs .
The Italian low @-@ cost company Wind Jet will operate regular flights once a week .
EU , NATO mull further Libya actions
Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) and Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) supporters both rallied in downtown Pristina on Sunday ( December 12th ) night , celebrating their party 's " victory " in the country 's first parliamentary elections since its 2008 declaration of independence .
Ever since , movie tickets have been hard to obtain .
The fight against crime is the same -- for national and multinational groups , there is no difference , " Toncev told SETimes .
The Kosovo negotiating team has made it clear from the beginning that they oppose decentralisation , fearing it will establish Serb enclaves within Kosovo , and possibly lead to some form of partition .
The 3.7 % of GDP deficit for 2009 , also forecast in April , was revised to 12.5 % of GDP , well above the 3 % ceiling permitted to countries in the eurozone .
I have been told that kindergartens are interested in purchasing this placard , because children want to see Bosnian princesses , " the professor said .
BiH spends about 13 % of its GDP - about 1.6 billion euros annually - to maintain its administration .
Among those to harden their lines were the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal , which compared Erdogan to the autocratic Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad .
He added that Spain would do everything possible to open more chapters in Turkey 's accession talks .
A fresh noodle soup follows and then roasted pork , turkey or goose , served with traditional strukli or potatoes .
" The Panel 's characterisation of the circumstances which led to the nine deaths on board the Mavi Marmara does not adequately take into account the complexities of what was clearly a chaotic combat situation . "
Kosovo is preparing to declare independence . [ Getty Images ]
Unlike last year , when the band Mor ve Otesi performed an anti @-@ war song , this year Turkey will send an attractive young pop star with an up @-@ tempo hit .
The environmental group World Wildlife Fund launched a fundraising campaign Thursday ( May 6th ) to save bears in Romania .
But customers buying food products , textiles , appliances , furniture , oil derivatives , some vehicles and many other products are also getting more for their denar .
" It 's [ places like ] Decan , Dragash , Mitrovica , Vushtri Malisheva . "
These include The Wall Street Journal , International Herald Tribune , Financial Times , as well as in French , German , Swiss and Dutch papers , in efforts to rebuild confidence in Greece and attract foreign investors .
" The best way out of the impasse on these issues is , in my opinion , Turkey 's drive towards EU membership .
These delays are " the main factor that is creating suspicions and turmoil , " Gashi believes , adding however that the long @-@ term picture provides reason for optimism .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku said Sunday 's election gave Serbian citizens a chance to break with the past .
Albania received an invitation to join NATO in April . [ Getty Images ]
The same rule applies for deputy ministers as well .
" I don 't want to talk now , " he added , raising speculation that he will have much to say after the tournament .
He says authorities must give up this orientation or begin to apply the law .
Meta : Within this year , the decision for visa liberalisation in Albania should be taken .
" While doing this , the EU will try to get both Belgrade and Pristina into the Union in the same time , as a gift to Belgrade for giving up its institutions and to Pristina for accepting the ' parallel structures ' into its system . "
More than 200 representatives of different faiths adopted a declaration vowing to boost inter @-@ religious dialogue and condemning any form of terrorism or religious violence .
Albania and Croatia are expected to become NATO 's 27th and 28th members at the Alliance summit next week .
President Boris Tadic says he expects concrete results .
EVN is either intentionally denying service or failing to invest enough in the power grid , Gruevski said .
Delivery will start before the end of 2008 and the order will be completed by the end of 2012 .
Under the measures endorsed Sunday , the presidential vote must be held at least sixty days before the incumbent 's term ends .
According to Finance Minister Ridvan Bode , of the $ 800m earmarked for public investments next year , the majority will go towards improving roads .
BiH can hardly be a state in the sense which the international community wants .
Russian Ambassador in Belgrade Alexander Konuzin , who was accompanying the convoy , refused both options , saying he would not accept " EULEX 's blackmail . "
The popular online social network is tested for educational purposes in Serbia .
" It is unthinkable to talk about crimes committed by fictional characters ...
" I gave the idea to Muhamed for us to return to Bosnia , to his farm , " she says .
Earlier in the day , the seven nations ' representatives presented their successful reforms at a seminar at the New York Stock Exchange , organised by the Bank and the IFC .
He has refused to comment on the charges against him , saying this is a " sensitive , election period for SDA " and that any statements he makes could be used for harmful purposes .
And what will its impact be on the nation 's economy ?
" We can 't find a job , " Mucaj says .
BiH is primarily an agricultural country , with 15 % of its land under cultivation , mainly by the private sector .
Late last year , Gruevski said in an interview in the Vecer daily he was confident that Macedonia would receive an invitation to NATO membership at the April summit in Bucharest because it had fulfilled tent of 12 preconditions set by high @-@ level NATO representatives .
Bakoyannis voiced Greece 's steadfast support for the Balkan countries ' economies -- in spite of the global economic crisis -- saying their development is a top priority .
The entities also have different regulations that make operating businesses in both more difficult than it should be , some retailers say .
They agreed that , although there are signs of stabilisation , the extraordinary measures to tackle the financial and economic crisis should remain in place until the " recovery is fully secured , " and that " credible and co @-@ ordinated " exit strategies need to be developed .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic , Serbian President Boris Tadic and Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov were in attendance .
Bulgaria 's GERB pushes to oust Parvanov
But critics said the sweep is a campaign ploy because anti @-@ immigrant extremist parties are rising in the polls .
He will enter a plea on each of the charges in the new indictment at a pre @-@ trial hearing Friday .
The initiative also highlighted the country 's growing use of civilian projects to augment its new , proactive foreign policy in a region where the Ottoman legacy and existing Turkish minorities can make relations tricky .
" Many people along the entire sea coast depend on tourism for a living .
Despite reaching new lows in their relations , some question whether instability and changing dynamics in the Middle East could push Turkey and Israel to settle their differences .
The delegation urged the court to issue its opinion solely on international law , independent from the influence of certain states .
They included ministers , politicians , magistrates , businessmen , foreign ambassadors and Crvenkovski 's predecessor as head of state , the late Boris Trajkovski .
He cited , as concrete examples of the government 's positive attitude , efforts to build houses , roads and schools in Serb @-@ majority areas and decentralisation of government .
Speaking at a press conference with visiting Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak , he suggested the upcoming OSCE ministerial conference in Corfu could provide an opportunity to jumpstart the dialogue .
In Turkey , meanwhile , Obama 's words were welcomed both by political Islamists and secularists -- the two main camps in a fractious debate over the country 's direction .
Their Bosnian Serb counterparts , meanwhile , oppose a census that would leave out questions about ethnic or religious identity .
Although prices are also rising in Serbia , the market has been checked by weak demand .
Following his release , Boskovski enjoyed a hero 's welcome in Macedonia .
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Greece 's most picturesque town
Some , like Menka Bozhinovska , an 84 @-@ year @-@ old mother of nine from the village of Puturus near Bitola , decided to try an elderly home after her husband died .
A stage will also be placed on the terrace of Castello , the old castle @-@ turned @-@ nightclub .
A nanosecond is one billionth of a second .
Every New Year , a cheerful old man with a long white beard , red coat and reindeer @-@ propelled sleigh heads out from faraway Lapland to the sound of bells .
Demir referred to the decline in April 's industrial output index by 0.6 % , compared to the previous month , with its three @-@ month cumulative drop reaching 2.9 % .
Report : media freedom declines in most SEE countries
As Iran develops technologies associated with ballistic and cruise missiles , neighbouring Turkey faces an emerging security threat .
Milososki : Macedonia is ready to fulfil the criteria of the European Commission for getting a date for start of accession negotiations by the end of this year .
Directed by the Belgian duo Jean @-@ Pierre and Luc Dardenne , " Silence " won Best Screenplay at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival .
A consortium between Croatia 's @-@ INA and Hungary 's Mol plans to invest some 100m euros in the modernisation of gas stations owned by the Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) fuel retailer Energopetrol .
Aleksandar Vucic , the secretary @-@ general of the Radicals , said Tadic " admitted something that objectively doesn 't exist . "
As of late 2011 , the country 's external debt amounted to over 24.1 billion euros .
Women also are not in an equal position when it comes to the job search , because they are primary caretakers in the family and are often forced to work in the so @-@ called ' gray economy ' , and take low paid jobs under the worst conditions , " Tepsic said .
Although the new deal will mean yet more austerity measures for financially exhausted citizens , it allows Greece to write off 50 % of the debt it has accumulated despite a first bailout of 109 billion euros .
Fondiaria was the only bidder .
Eventually , however , the fiscal stimulus will have to be phased out , and private demand must replace it . "
Social Policy Ministry senior official Ljiljana Lucic has announced the ministry will propose amendments to the family law , so as to ban corporal punishment as a measure in raising a child .
The World Bank Group 's annual Doing Business 2012 survey ranked Kosovo 117th .
Organised by the trade and industry ministry , the fair is an opportunity for businesses to present tourism packages for resorts in Albania and Montenegro .
GERB party candidate Yordanka Fandukova leaves the voting booth in Sofia on Sunday ( November 15th ) .
Galleries and museums in Serbia open their doors for a variety of nocturnal adventures .
Albanian National Army members are reportedly patrolling the border between Kosovo and Serbia proper . [ File ]
Over the past few years , Moldovan export figures show a huge increase on the EU market , with Romania as a main exporting market , and a decrease of exporting goods and products to CIS member @-@ countries .
According to Desi Nikolova , chief economist at the Institute for Market Economy , " each privatisation contract is good . "
A move by the Bosnian Serb parliament has been criticised by some in the international community , but entity politicians say they had to do something .
Mediu did so on Monday .
Channelled properly , it can reap benefits for the home country and even become an asset .
Albania , BiH welcome a visa @-@ free future
Officials from the region discussed EU accession at the Germia Hill conference . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
About 2,000 people had to be evacuated from their inundated homes and Podgorica also called for international assistance .
Kosovo 's justice system is considered one of the most important parts of the administration of the new state .
It is absolutely exceptional for us to be able to gather 75,000 people at a movie , considering the conditions in Romania .
Clubs earn money from the sale of players , and their price would decrease additionally if they were unable to demonstrate their skills on the European scene , " Belgrade sports journalist Marko Protic tells SETimes .
With the $ 7,000 prize , Milic plans to attend a conference of US vascular surgeons in Boston this June .
Greek scientists are warning that ash from this summer 's devastating fires may cause serious health problems .
Plevneliev , according to the country 's leading polling agencies , is likely to take between 30 % and 34 % of the vote on Sunday .
Burns " will communicate strong US support for ... Ahtisaari 's plan for the future of Kosovo , " said State Department spokesman Sean McCormack on Friday .
The coffee bar is next to the old Sinan Pasha Mosque , one of Prizren 's most magnificent .
The polozajnik brings good luck to the home for the next year .
" It is our great hope that with enough will and enough effort and enough flexibility , this issue can be resolved , " she said , calling for redoubled efforts at negotiating a solution .
Iceland was ranked first this year , with a score of 0.968 , ahead of Norway , which had held the top spot for the previous six years .
" People who continued to celebrate , like my father , had to keep it simple so no one would notice .
The Croatian institute had more information because more of the new species were caught and researched there , so we asked it for help , " said Joksimovic .
A monitoring effort is under way in Mavrovo National Park in Macedonia and in northeast Albania .
His institute plans to search for more new species in the Adriatic , as global warming is expected to influence sea life further in the next ten years .
" We are determined and obliged to respect the deadline set by the Kosovo Interior Ministry , which means that after June 30th ... we will be forced to cancel their contracts , " said Ahmeti .
Like numerous other teams , the Romanian squad has faced drug scandals .
British Ambassador to Pristina Andy Sparks said on Friday ( September 17th ) that Kosovo status will not be on the table during any future talks with Serbia .
French KFOR soldiers patrol a bridge that connects southern and northern Mitrovica .
The DEI has launched measures to improve co @-@ ordination in the European Integration process , and has made a number of consultations on this topic with the representatives from the state , entity and BIH Brcko District levels .
The government has already finalized plans for a $ 12 billion investment package for the southeast .
Fifteen films competed for the Sakura Grand Prix .
The international community has been urging Albania to overhaul its ID system as part of overall election reform .
" There has been a 34 % decrease in alcohol consumption from 2003 to 2008 , " reports a study by the Bahcesehir University 's research centre BETAM .
In Orthodox churches throughout the Balkans , basil is used in the preparation of holy water and often placed near altars .
KFOR and Serb protesters clashed at one of the barricades near the Jarinje border crossing , which Serbs have been blocking to protest of the deployment of Kosovo customs officers .
On Mount Kajmakchalan in the region of Bitola , meanwhile , a fire that originated in neighbouring Greece is still active .
The group explained they wanted to visit destroyed Orthodox churches there .
Despite the fact that most customers book last minute , this year Greeks are taking advantage of advance booking , which offers discounts of up to 25 % , or booking through travel agencies , which can offer interest @-@ free payment plans for credit card users .
" Clearly this is something that would need to involve all European Union member states , " said a spokesman for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown .
A police clampdown has led to the deaths of several protesters and hundreds of injuries .
At its most recent congress , party leader and former Mayor of Skopje Risto Penov resigned from his post .
Kosovo : new license plates , new problems
The European Parliament 's ( EP ) Civil Liberties Committee also found the two countries ready for admission into the area , with Committee Rapporteur Carlos Coelho describing Bulgaria and Romania as " even better prepared " than some of the club 's members .
While acknowledging some progress , Korodi agrees much more is needed .
Turkey and Greece agreed to establish a Joint Operations Unit to ensure participation in peace support operations under NATO , a Joint Land Force Unit to participate in the NATO Response Force -- a coherent , high readiness , joint , multinational force package , as well as a Joint Turkish @-@ Hellenic Civilian Standby Disaster Response Unit .
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" There must be understanding for the distrust among [ Kosovo ] Serbs ; the international community has disappointed them many times .
A familiar figure -- former Prime Minister Fatos Nano -- has returned to the political stage . [ Getty Images ]
In 2004 , Kirisci and Carkoglu conducted an opinion poll on capital punishment .
Meanwhile , the municipality of Bratunac is failing to heed the Republika Srpska government 's order to close the illegally built place of worship .
Whatever I can get is fine .
" More needs to be done , " the AP quoted German Deputy Foreign Minister Guenther Gloser as telling the EU lawmakers .
" If the EU were to take this decision , it would need numerous guarantees , " Bentegeat noted .
Fires are burning across more than half of Greece 's territory , officials say .
" Had it been achieved earlier , this success would certainly hold more weight for Serbia , because there was a strong consensus on EU enlargement .
Papoulias also attended the opening of a Serbian @-@ Greek business forum .
In Belgrade , Centre of Ethnic Relations director Dusan Janjic said uncertainty remains over the precise nature of the agreement .
BUCHAREST , Romania -- Prosecutors sought a 29 @-@ day detention for media mogul Sorin Ovidiu Vantu and his aide on blackmail charges Thursday ( April 21st ) .
Romania 's finance ministry signed a 1 billion @-@ euro loan agreement with the European Investment Bank ( EIB ) on Monday ( November 24th ) to finance transport , environment and economic competitiveness projects .
Filat , the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party -- one of the four parties in the ruling Alliance for European Integration ( AIE ) coalition -- said Monday 's agreement would pave the way for the adoption of European @-@ style border practices in his country .
" Traian Basescu 's statements are far from embracing the realpolitik criteria .
Photos from the scene show members of an anti @-@ terrorist team gathering evidence from the area that was cordoned off by police .
Rupel , whose country holds the rotating EU presidency until July , said the secretary @-@ general has a few " new ideas that we in the EU will take into account . "
Belgrade said it will operate voting precincts in northern Kosovo on May 6th for Serbia 's presidential , municipal and parliamentary elections .
For each of these indicators , countries earn scores of 0 to 100 or percentile ranks .
Adequate administrative capacity and effective control of conflict of interest , fraud and financial irregularities are a necessary condition for Romania to fully benefit from EU pre @-@ accession and structural funds , " the report says .
S & P 's report places each of the surveyed economies in one of five categories , depending on their level of susceptibility to disruptions in capital inflows , according to Romania 's ACTMedia News Agency .
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Majority of Serbs back Hague co @-@ operation
Bogdanovic called the incident " a terrorist act , " which " should be revealed as soon as possible . "
Anti @-@ Corruption Agency board member Zlatko Minic told SETimes the authorities must first start working on the complex process of preventing corruption .
Thy is also interested in purchasing 42.5 % of Austrian Airlines , Chairman Candan Karlitekin said .
Krstimir Pantic , the Serb mayor of Mitrovica , told SETimes that while they don 't have power supply shortages , " voltage is very , very low . "
In a new survey , Kosovo residents listed three issues that pose a major potential threat .
Bulgaria , whose Black Sea resorts attract thousands of local and foreign tourists every summer , has 89 coastal and four freshwater swimming areas .
The Gulen movement is fairly politically liberal , pro @-@ Western and pro @-@ global @-@ economy , while the Nakshibendi brotherhood is less predictable on these issues and representative of the working class , she said .
The footage shows the president leaning over a stage , where he was addressing a crowd in the city of Ploiesti during the campaign for local elections five years ago , to listen to a woman who was asking for help .
This status quo is dictated by competitive two to three oligopolistic , market @-@ leading banks in the country , " he says .
In five others , it must form a coalition .
" I am convinced that the decision will be positive and ... clear up the situation for countries which still have a dilemma regarding Kosovo , " the AFP quoted him as telling Radio Kosova .
" That proves the size and importance of this event . " Second place went to Kipkorir Kibet with a time of 2 : 18 : 15 while Kibet 's fellow Kenyan Paul Lomon Lopio came in third with 2 : 18 : 19 .
Pahor has voiced optimism that the talks will provide an opportunity for a breakthrough in the long @-@ standing border dispute between the two countries .
UNMIK remains uniquely positioned to facilitate dialogue and works with both sides through establishing task forces , Ban said .
The pipeline will pump Caspian oil from the Bulgarian port of Burgas via Macedonia to Vlora , for transport to European countries and the United States .
Probing political murders in Kosovo
" We want that absurd moratorium to be annulled immediately , " Sotirov told SETimes .
Although all observers assessed the voting positively , a fifth of them gave a negative assessment regarding the counting process .
An Istanbul address for the Taliban ?
Novak 's brother Marko Djokovic was also among the participants , but was eliminated in the first round .
In a statement following his meeting with the envoy , Tadic said the draft proposal " opens the doors for independent Kosovo , " adding that it contains no word of Serbian sovereignty .
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The country dropped nine slots to 85th , with a score of 6.58 .
He remains a fugitive .
The question of the kidnapped and missing will certainly be the highest priority for Belgrade .
The air is fresh , the water is clear , and the white lilies and karst hills in the distance are breathtaking .
A movement is under way led by a group calling itself the Red and Black Alliance that is staunchly opposed to changing nationality .
" Whatever the motive , this very well prepared attack suggests long @-@ time connections , " says Kemal Ocak , a veteran police investigator from Istanbul .
A second loss for Serbia sends the team packing .
PACE 's rapporteur commends Podgorica 's performance , up to a point .
Belgrade firmly opposes Ahtisaari 's plan and has demanded further negotiations .
Serbian Justice Minister Snezana Malovic and Montenegrin Ambassador to Serbia Igor Jovic signed an extradition treaty in Belgrade on Friday ( October 29th ) .
Crimes of passion , not thinking about consequences of one ' s actions or simply rage is most @-@ often heard from those using the weapons , while the victims cannot say much in their defence , as they often do not survive , " Tuzla Health Centre clinical psychologist Vesna Mehanovic told SETimes .
Romania 's ruling coalition fell apart Thursday after the interior minister was sacked .
Following a controversial pick for the competition in 2009 , the selection system was replaced with one organised by the Bulgarian National Television ( BNT ) .
" The EU institutions mainly view the visa @-@ free regime for Western Balkan countries as a positive move , despite the problems it has brought , but the EU will not allow the regime to be abused , especially when its members are facing an inflow of illegal migrants , " Poznatov said .
The EU has laid down three key principles for overhauling the system .
Athens opposes international recognition of the name Macedonia , arguing it implies territorial claims on a northern Greek province with the same name .
Under the scheme , a low @-@ quality byproduct was fraudulently sold to consumers at local gas pumps . [ Reuters ]
According to a poll conducted by the ministry , the greatest increase is in the hotel sector .
More than two @-@ thirds of Bulgarians think there is a risk of being harmed by hospital or non @-@ hospital care , according to a Eurobarometer survey on patient safety released in April .
Cover bottom with two sheets of filo pastry , sprinkle with soda water , then with melted butter and then with the egg @-@ and @-@ crumbled @-@ cheese mixture .
Serbia tackles campaign finance
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 24 / 09 / 08
For the first time ever , this year we have also attracted donor support for ideas that will help Kosovo on its path to improve the overall image .
Dancers from Albania , Canada , France , Italy , Macedonia , the Netherlands , Serbia , Sweden and Switzerland will be participating .
The EU foreign ministers reassured the seven countries in the Western Balkans that they are on track to join the Union , despite recent EU members ' calls for a pause in the enlargement process .
We have maintained steady pressure on the supporters of these criminals and we have seized a large quantity of evidence that has been shared with the ICTY .
The Refresh Festival , featuring techno and hip @-@ hop music , is one example .
Business : BiH to raise cigarette tax
" Through this proposal , Basescu has clearly an electoral goal in mind .
" These detentions demand a serious investigation . "
The four were soldiers and commanders of the El @-@ Mujahid unit during the 1990s conflict .
They moved about 300 of the hospital 's charges to the nearby Ovcara farm , subjecting them to beatings and other abuse .
" With the assignment of Necdet Ozel as head of general , the crisis seems to be settled .
" This dispute is the only topic over which our family argues at lunch , for more than three decades .
Police say they are investigating leads that tie the attack to the terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) , which has been threatening Kurdish intellectuals and public figures who do not agree with its policies .
It is fair that she sign the treaty , " Croatian Peasants Party ( HSS ) leader Josip Friscic said after a joint meeting of the ruling coalition .
Arinc insisted , however , that the usual one @-@ third quorum , or 184 lawmakers , would suffice for him to open the session .
The week @-@ long festival will include around 100 features and shorts by artists from all over the world .
Balkan minorities work towards functional multiculturalism
The refusal of EULEX and Serb members of the Kosovo police stationed at the border to implement Pristina 's recent ban on Serbian imports to Kosovo prompted the intervention , which was met by opposition from local Serbs .
Developed nations must take prompt action to cut emissions linked to global warming , to avoid ecological disaster that could affect the entire planet , the UNDP said in its Human Development Report ( HDR ) 2007 / 2008 , released on November 27th .
The court was split over whether to put Gul on trial , with four judges opposed and the others in favour .
Ahmet Alibasic , a professor of Islamic studies at the University of Sarajevo , told the Southeast European Times " It is ridiculous and reprehensible to hold a gathering in Vienna to discuss who is a good Muslim and who is not . "
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Zannier said the Contact Group backs the idea .
It also called for full international support for EULEX and for a constructive dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina .
Glisic : That 's a funny one !
The current head of the armed forces , General Ilker Basbug , criticised the conduct of the investigation and the publication of distorted information about it but affirmed the military 's commitment to the rule of law .
The Greek police " continued to conduct large scale sweeps and temporarily detained large numbers of foreigners , often under crowded and squalid conditions , while determining their residence status . "
During the first , in 2008 , the government failed to sell a 51 % stake in the carrier to Turkish Airlines .
In an interview with the Pristina daily Kosova Sot , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said it would be " politically insane " to consider such options after the assessment of the ICJ , adding that Kosovo now has no reason to accept anything less than independence .
In a move intended to bridge the differences between EU member states which recognise Kosovo and those which do not , EU High Representative Catherine Ashton has named outgoing Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar to head the new EU office in Kosovo .
Puljic called for a re @-@ organisation of BiH to improve citizens ' lives and the political situation .
" I am committed to renewing the alliance between our nations , " he told parliament .
Romanian singer Andrea Banica won the Best Romanian Act at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony in Munich on Thursday ( November 1st ) .
I hope that all relevant organisations , institutions and individuals will respond without delay to the EULEX request for evidence .
Science and Technology : Kosovo 's Sejdiu receives leadership award
There are 87 political parties in Serbia -- up from 29 since the Law on Political Parties was passed three years ago , when there were 600 political parties .
" The fact that there is nothing around you except your colleagues makes you feel calm , relaxed and inspired , " said Macedonian artist and colony participant Sonja Pankova .
Macedonians subject to religious tensions
An exhibition presenting Italian abstract art from 1910 @-@ 1960 is on display at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts ( SANU ) gallery in Belgrade .
Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen made an official visit to Turkey . [ UNDP ]
The government 's position is more measured , largely because the largest ethnic Hungarian diaspora party , UDMR , is a member of the ruling tripartite coalition .
So , the north remains an integral part of the territorial integrity of Kosovo .
The government 's strategy to capture the two remaining wartime fugitives is completely unsuccessful , according to report leaks .
But it is a story her mother told her about prison that haunts her .
" The siege brought enormous suffering and misery to some 400,000 inhabitants of the Bosnian capital at the time .
While Albania 's commercial clients have a near perfect record in paying up , individual consumers , especially in parts of northern Albania , have been less enthusiastic .
It keeps the morale of people going . "
" The banking sector in Turkey is more resilient compared to Western banks , " he says , because of precautions made after the banking crisis of 2001 .
As in previous winters , restrictions , blackouts and various stopgap measures are expected .
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament ( EP ) overwhelmingly adopted a draft resolution Wednesday ( January 27th ) urging leaders of the EU to set a date for membership talks with Macedonia during a March summit .
" Investors are looking for stability and an environment that offers them lower taxation and is easy to operate in .
" At this meeting , NATO took the decision to start co @-@ operation with the EU ; but the European approach on cyber defence is still limited with the computers ' security by focusing merely on the Computer Emergency Response Team ( CERT ) , " explains Salih Bıçakçı , professor of international relations at Işık University and one of the top experts on cyber defence issues .
" My salary is not tied to any foreign currency ; since 2008 it has remained the same . ...
Irate hackers posted offensive messages on her web site the next day , apparently frustrated that their favourite band , Blaxie Girls , had lost .
Sasa Nadjelkovic from the north says , " The Ottomans came here centuries ago by building mosques and now they want to build the new one to remove the Serbs from Kosovo and Mitrovica . "
" The state budget deficit should be less than this year , because the Law on the Budget System places [ restrictions ] on public expenditure and [ boosts ] revenues . "
Duvnjak : The process of forming RECOM should start from the moment when all the signatory countries , in their parliaments , adopt the draft statute that regulates the work of the RECOM commission .
The top 125 Information Technology students from state and private universities in Macedonia are receiving state scholarships .
" Both parties asked questions and responded to each others ' proposals . "
As sales plummeted , retailers hit by the economic crisis filed a lawsuit .
The study covers 212 countries and territories , drawing on 35 different data sources .
Importing power is always an option , but an expensive one .
Overcoming hurdles to increase counterterrorism efforts
In Belgrade , Serbian offiicals told Fried that they too are willing to enter into new talks , as long as independence is not the stated goal .
A new , NATO @-@ trained , multi @-@ ethnic security force will begin operating in Kosovo on January 21st , a day after the disbandment of the Kosovo Protection Corps , NATO said on Wednesday .
" This is a risk that the lender will assume , " he said .
In such a case , Kosovo could be able to benefit from visa free movement in December 2013 , he said .
The precise nature of the restrictions is confidential .
Former Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic 's G17 Plus has about 5.2 % .
" The sale of safe food is a priority for us but I still think that we should agree with the green market organisers as to whom will provide the HACCP system and under what conditions , " said Dolek .
WASHINGTON , United States -- The IMF approved a 905m @-@ euro instalment to Romania on Friday ( January 7th ) under the country 's stand @-@ by agreement with the Fund .
" It 's common in Greece to have laws that are not enforced because people do not love so much the government , " Stefania Koustsilieri , 20 , a college pharmacy student told SETimes .
The property show will cover 2,100sq m and will market the entire coast , which has more than 1,000 islands .
The measures would include clearing the area of unexploded ordnance , as well as shoring up dangerous buildings .
The new Kosovo will be decentralised and minorities will be given extra weight in the parliament .
According to Lakcevic , the original forms were not printed in several languages because the software that reads the data from the census forms does not have the capability .
Their confidence in the government dropped by 4 % to 36 % .
Aside from its difficulties with Kosovo , Serbia needs to arrest and hand over former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague to make progress on its road to accession .
Is Serbia ready for talks with Kosovo ?
A New York @-@ based international watchdog criticised the UN and the EU on Monday ( January 24th ) for employing quiet diplomacy , instead of pressure , to persuade repressive regimes to respect basic human rights .
I think that this is a productive meeting in a direction of finding solution . "
The report 's authors note that Greece 's geography makes it a favoured drug trans @-@ shipment country on the route to Western Europe .
" If Moscow shows readiness to accept the plan ... then Brussels and Washington , would in exchange , accept a two @-@ year moratorium on Kosovo 's membership in the UN , " the paper reported .
Russia 's move is expected to put an end to mutual inspections , data exchange on arms deployments and other measures envisioned in the treaty .
Greece 's debt still is expected to be 150 to161 % of GDP this year .
Despite the excitement surrounding Tuesday night 's ( February 14th ) Sarajevo premiere of the film " In the Land of Blood and Honey " directed by Angelina Jolie , the Serb entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) will not be screening the film due to " lack of public interest . "
Dodik says parliamentary panels are drafting such a declaration , but " no such official document exists " at this time .
The EU donates new IT equipment to Macedonia 's Customs Administration .
Customs Service turned over to local officials in Kosovo
His government has 15 ministries .
The workshop , dating back to the Bronze Age , unveiled important evidence of the life of the Hittites .
Eleonora Cercavschi is head of the Association of Teachers from the Transnistrian Region of Moldova , and the director of a Romanian school in Griugoriopol .
" We have seen both good and bad , but we showed that we can create a system of respect for diversity , " Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said in his commemorative address , recalling Macedonia 's difficult but ultimately successful path following the break @-@ up of Yugoslavia .
Kosovo 's north on edge once more
Referendum in northern Kosovo draws fire
Three alleged ringleaders of a massive international drug trafficking network are among the 29 people arrested in a recent sting by Macedonian police , with the help of their German and Austrian colleagues .
The latest publicly @-@ known search operation targeting the former Bosnian Serb military chief was conducted in Novi Sad last October , while the last time his Banovo Brdo home was raided was in December 2008 .
The ongoing electricity dispute among energy regulators , the country 's electricity monopoly and consumers moves from the courtroom to parliament .
Many employers , publishers , are cutting down the staff ; they are demanding and pressing for wage cuts -- that 's what the strike is about , " Thanassis Adamopoulos , editor @-@ in @-@ chief of Greek economic newspaper Naftemporiki , told SETimes .
Croatian soprano Marija Kuhar Sosa has won the Best Young Musician of the Year award , the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra and Croatian Postal Bank announced on December 29th .
Several were imprisoned .
There have been disagreements over whether a toll should be charged .
Turkey 's best showing was in 2003 , when pop singer Sertab Erener won the competition with her number " Every Way That I Can . "
The International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) in The Hague on Tuesday ( February 3rd ) recognised Romanian sovereignty over a maritime area of 9,700 square km -- 79 % of the 12,000 square km that Romania and Ukraine had been contesting .
Damage to the facility was severe .
She was widely credited with leading a tough anticorruption fight that helped Romania achieve EU membership on schedule .
While clearing Serbia of direct responsibility , the court ruled that Serbia had violated the UN convention on genocide by failing to prevent it .
His main adversary , Socialist Party head Edi Rama , said it is time to put aside polemics and savour the moment .
The third most competitive among the SEE countries in the T & T area , according to the WEF report , Croatia retained its 34th position on the global list owing to its " stable " performance and an overall score of 4.54 .
Britain announced on Monday that it will lead an EU mission aimed at helping local police fight organised crime and other threats . [ Getty Images ]
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The first trial ended in April 2008 , when the two key witnesses did not testify , prompting serious questions about threats to influence them .
A commonly held view is that the ministry should be a simplified structure with the initiative to draw funds .
The event included 176 participants from 12 countries .
In Greece , instead of government @-@ run benefit programmes , the family has always played the role of the social safety network , Tinios explained .
The website -- www.cy2012eu.gov.cy -- is available in four languages -- Greek , Turkish , English and French .
Bulgarian Economy Minister Petar Dimitrov predicted on Wednesday ( May 13th ) that the economy will contract 3 % to 4 % in the first quarter of 2009 , ahead of official statistics due on Friday ( May 15th ) .
However , analysts say it did not meet with success .
The blood is taken following an infant 's birth in a simple , safe procedure that harms neither the baby nor mother .
EULEX arrested the head of a task force charged with fighting corruption , who is accused of taking a 40,000 @-@ euro bribe . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
In most Balkan countries , access to the internet was not restricted . [ Reuters ]
To equip law enforcement agencies with adequate tools , the EC 's proposal would criminalise the use of the internet for terrorism training , recruitment and incitement .
NATO stressed on Thursday that its decision to scale back its presence on the ground did not imply that it pland to abandon Europe 's newest state .
German criticism of Greece has been increasing .
EU Ambassador to Macedonia Ervan Fuere said that out of 33 areas , the EU found good progress in 12 and poor progress in only five .
However , the Islamic Community of Serbia believes that Muslims in Serbia ought to have their own administration .
Zeljko Komsic , a member of the BiH presidency , said he was " very pleased . "
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 26 / 03 / 07
" We should develop our own resources and carry out reforms for our own sake , because these are the EU conditions , " Zdravkovic said .
" We are inviting you back to the dialogue because we have common interests and confrontation will result in no winners , " the OLP letter said .
( Various sources -- 16 / 08 / 10 @-@ 23 / 08 / 10 )
Its efforts were met with strikes across a variety of sectors , holding the economy hostage for almost a month .
In the first ballot , the other two presidential contenders -- Sebahattin Cakmakoglu of the Nationalist Action Party and Tayfun Icli of the Democratic Left Party -- finished well behind Gul , with 70 and 13 votes , respectively .
Serbia removed the last obstacle to the candidacy just hours before the EU decision on Thursday ( March 1st ) .
The process of decentralisation gives maximum power to areas where Serbs are the majority .
Unlike others who are not registered for such services , we have registered our agency , " Radovic explains .
Costiniu , head of the civil section of the ICCJ , was suspended from that chairmanship by the Magistrates ' Superior Council ( CSM ) until the end of the probe .
About 36 % , or 70 of the 195 countries , accounting for 17 % of the world 's inhabitants , were rated as " free , " down from 72 last year .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 20 / 02 / 12
Bilateral relations and regional issues , including Kosovo 's status , topped the agenda of talks between Albanian President Bamir Topi and his Greek counterpart , Karolos Papoulias , in Athens on Monday .
The law would enjoin discrimination on the basis of nationality , religion and age , as well as on the basis of sexual differences .
Once inside , you are immediately confronted with a huge portrait photo , framed with fairy lights , of the man whose death necessitated these security measures : the paper 's founder Hrant Dink .
The state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art equipment at the Gazi Technopolis Centre covers the complex 's outdoor areas , the Kerameikos Square and the former Korean Market Square .
The government is now enforcing the Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points ( HACCP ) to ensure the safety of animal @-@ based foods sold in the country 's " green " markets .
The governor of Romania 's Central Bank , Mugur Isarescu , entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world 's longest serving central bank head . Isarescu , 60 , has held the post since 1990 and many consider him the country 's " hidden " prime minister .
We don 't want to live in a blind alley anymore , " he added , mentioning that all alternative routes are too long and time costly .
It soared from 13.7 % in December 2008 , marking the largest monthly increase since the beginning of 2002 .
" Our parliament 's determination to avoid the trap -- passing an act of independence -- and the decision to transfer that task to the people to decide through a referendum was crucial for our destiny , " the president of the first parliament , Stojan Andov , told SETimes , adding that the move eliminated the risk of military intervention and prevented " dark forces " from overwhelming the country .
Arab countries such as Qatar , Kuwait , and Jordan are also officially part of the group , but analysts say their influence is limited .
He says the internet has provided opportunities to learn about Kurdish culture and language , including an educational website his language teacher recommended .
For more than 20 years , he was the front man for the Black Mamba band .
Almost a tonne of cocaine and 160kg of hashish have been seized as part of a European police operation that also led to the dismantling of an international criminal group , Europol said on Tuesday ( May 31st ) .
A forest fire that reached residential areas of Dubrovnik on Sunday has been contained , but it will take days before it is completely extinguished , a Croatian official said on Monday .
We will act in accordance with the constitution to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kosovo .
In 70 % to 85 % of cases , the abuser was a person the child knew and trusted .
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov announced on Wednesday ( February 23rd ) that the government plans to ask the EU to recognise the Bulgarian grape brandy , also known as rakia , as a traditional drink for the country .
" I 'm concerned by the increase as it makes me spend more on energy instead of spending on other purposes related to my commerce , " he told SETimes .
The report also calls on Ankara to enhance freedom of expression , guarantee the rights of non @-@ Muslim minorities and empower women .
( United States Institute of Peace - http : / / www.usip.org )
Serbia 's most famous summer event may be the EXIT Festival , but it is hardly the only one .
The removal of the VAT on print and broadcast media aims to help the industry . [ Safet Kabashaj / SETimes ]
International credit rating agency Standard and Poor 's affirmed on April 17th a B + rating for Bosnia and Herzegovina 's long @-@ term foreign and local currency government bond .
Denying media reports terming the situation as " inter @-@ ethnic clashes , " residents of Katunitsa reiterated at the weekend that their protest is only against Rashkov and his clan and not other members of the local Roma community .
The third edition of the Festival of Montenegrin Theatre , which will open in October , brings Montenegrin artists together in a competitive event .
What matters is solidarity and ridding Turkey and Europe of terrorist organisations , " Davutoglu said .
The fact that we all laugh and have fun on stage while working .
A Macedonian court sentenced Spaska Mitrova , 23 , to three months in jail , prompting allegations of discrimination against Bulgarian citizens living in Macedonia .
" If the European Union desires to be a global actor , the home for an alliance of civilisations , then Turkey must take its place within the Union , " the AP quoted him as saying .
Palestinian doctor Ashraf Ahmad Jum 'a and his five Bulgarian co @-@ defendants sit in the defendants ' dock at the Libyan High Court . [ Getty Images ]
If they do , it 's important that we have foreign forces who we can turn to if things take a turn for the worse . "
" Turkey belongs to Europe , " Reinfeldt said during an official visit .
Macedonia 's first Positron Emission Tomography ( PET ) scan centre will be established at the Institute for Pathophysiology and Nuclear Medicine in Skopje , Health Minister Imer Selmani said .
BiH could fulfil the one condition that NATO has applied , but the responsibility lies with BiH political leaders .
" It is a U @-@ turn that is designed to appease those European countries -- particularly Germany -- who have repeatedly called on Belgrade to do more to , in their view , ' tame ' the north , " he said .
In a wide @-@ ranging interview with SETimes , he voiced concerns over the potential deterioration of security in Kosovo , fearing violence against Serbs in the north .
" A crisis such as the gas delivery stop must not happen again , " Barroso said , noting that " security and solidarity " are essential to preventing emergencies like the one sparked by the Russian @-@ Ukrainian dispute .
Among other assets , Lajcak has the benefit of substantial prior experience working with European leaders , including Solana .
" There will be difficulties in guaranteeing economic growth in 2009 .
" In their opinion , the forces most opposed to it are the Church , senior citizens and leftist political parties . " The five top European values cited by interviewees were democracy , open markets , rule of law , stability and tolerance .
Known as the European Financial Stability Facility ( EFSF ) , the fund currently has a maximum capacity of 440 billion euros .
Bulgaria 's high @-@ school astronomy team has won gold and bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Ukraine , local media reported on October 25th .
European Commission ( EC ) Vice @-@ President Jacques Barrot met Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki in Brussels on May 26th .
The report revealed that Greece and Romania are at about 38 % .
Over 303 days of proceedings , prosecutors and defence attorneys deposed nearly 140 witnesses .
The Spanish company Inval explored opportunities to use wind energy for electricity production in the country .
Our coach blames referee Jorge Larionda , who didn 't give us a penalty after Tim Cahill played an obvious handball .
Serbia received 370m euros in financial aid last year , 130m euros less than in 2006 .
Those parties ' respective leaders , Haris Silajdzic and Bozo Ljubic , think such census rules cater to the interests of the RS government while dismissing the Bosniaks and Croats ' own demands .
But Kosovo lacks the requisite institutions and legal framework to counter this phenomenon .
Around 55,000 fans from Montenegro , Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy attended the Rolling Stones concert Monday ( July 9th ) at Jaz Beach , near Budva .
Doris Pack ( Bundestag ) , Peter Sorensen ( European Parliament ) , Emina Bozkurt ( European Parliament ) , Miroslav Lajcak and Christian Schwartz @-@ Schilling ( former high representatives for BiH ) were among the invitees .
Despite this , he says he does not foresee an armed conflict .
The deadline for Bulgaria to take corrective measures is January 13th 2011 .
Young people in Serbia seem to know little about the problems of their peers in the south .
The challenge will be to get those up @-@ and @-@ running .
Most of the data used in the assessment is for 2005 .
The police and army employ 64 % and 84 % men , respectively .
For example , a journalist with Gazeta Shqipitare was reportedly beaten by local police forces in Lushnja .
Asked whether it is possible to unblock the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between Serbia and the EU without Mladic 's extradition , Turk said he did not wish to encourage any false hopes .
Stojan Zupljanin , one of four remaining war crimes fugitives still sought by the UN tribunal , was arrested on Wednesday near Belgrade .
The DPS 's trump card is its charismatic standard @-@ bearer , Djukanovic .
SETimes : Were there any results , an agreement reached ?
Reinforcing the importance of the country 's new mine @-@ clearing campaign , six sappers were recently killed in one week .
ENEMO said the biggest challenges were the use of public money for political campaigns and a low level of participation by women in public institutions .
The vote is due Thursday .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times -- 18 / 05 / 09
The church @-@ appointed historians in the proposed commission would not influence the CNSAS verdicts , but help the Synod to understand the manner in which some of its clergy might have collaborated , Orthodox Church officials explained .
The 54 films fell into two categories , international and regional .
Accession negotiations with Croatia are expected to enter a decisive phase in 2008 , provided this issue is successfully resolved , " Rehn said the day prior to the zone 's implementation
" The Constitutional Court 's decision is contestable from many viewpoints .
Most banks say the subsidies as defined in the draft law are acceptable , though they prefer to see the final draft to determine how to position themselves .
" I hope that the dialogue can continue to produce results , " said Robert Cooper , the EU facilitator of the Pristina @-@ Belgrade dialogue . [ Reuters ]
The Kosovo Protection Corps will disband on Tuesday ( January 20th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
As of mid @-@ 2010 , all the public employees ' salaries have been slashed by 25 % and pensions frozen as part of an austerity package .
" I think everything that could be done was done .
" The most common reasons leading to casualties includes ignoring mine signs and entering the suspected areas to cut down trees , pick berries as well as wild fruits or collecting recyclable materials , " Mine Action Centre of BiH ( BH MAC ) spokesperson Svjetlana Trifkovic .
Youth and Sports Minister Snezana Samardzic @-@ Markovic told SETimes that the census results are depressing .
Marija Gabela said she is afraid that prices would rise after the accession .
Three people were wounded .
As game time approached , cafes downtown were packed .
Krushevo , the birthplace of singer Toshe Proeski , is the highest point in the Balkans at 1,350m above sea level and home to about 10,000 people .
The ministers also discussed ongoing defence reforms and participation in the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan .
Ratko Mladic : warlord turned fugitive
The poll also found that 64 % use the internet for e @-@ mail , chat rooms and forums ; while 25 % use it to search for information .
Some even pressured the National Bank of Serbia governor to motivate the banks to lead a different credit policy .
OSE will lose more than 231m euros this year , and has a total debt of 10.7 billion euros -- the result of decades of running nearly @-@ empty trains on some routes and paying some workers as much as 60,000 euros a year , five times the salary of a teacher .
( AFP - 22 / 01 / 11 ; B92 -- 21 / 01 / 11 - 23 / 01 / 11 ; Radio Srbija , Focus News Agency -- 21 / 01 / 11 - 22 / 01 / 11 )
The group has strong roots in the Balkans as the band 's frontman , Gino Yevdjevich , is from Sarajevo .
This week , the Montenegrin Parliament extended the deadline for passing a new election law for the sixth time .
Izetbegovic and Komsic , also a moderate politician , both promote a unified BiH , while Radmanovic 's party is strongly opposed to any moves towards that end and advocates secession .
People are sceptical about trusting women .
I was traveling to Riga , Latvia , last October to attend a conference on renewable energy .
Automobile Dacia SA , the Romanian unit of French carmaker Renault , will present its Logan MCV at the Paris Motor Show in October , Dacia General Manager Francois Fourmont announced on Wednesday ( September 24th ) .
" Serbia has to solve the regional representation [ problem ] and dismantle the institutions in the north to obtain a more relevant assessment about the EU integration process , and that is something we will be faced with in the upcoming months and , I am afraid , years to come . "
Duvnjak : The power of this initiative is precisely in the fact that it is not imposed by someone from above or from outside .
The 2,250 euros per square metre paid to the sole bidder in the public procurement tender was several times higher than market prices .
By Denis Dzidic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 25 / 01 / 07
" We do not want parallel institutions in Kosovo and we want Kosovo to exercise sovereignty throughout its territory .
A Macedonian minority has never existed in Bulgaria , wrote four right @-@ wing observers in a letter to all EP members .
" We organised for doctors to work at a clinic in Turkey , where they will do five transplants , both from cadavers and from live people , " Spasovski said .
" You never know when it will start and on which side , " says longtime Mitrovica resident Pavle Nedeljkovic , 57 . " It is not on a rare occasion that ' heroes ' turn up ... from their safe apartments in the centre of the town and create troubles .
The European Commission ( EC ) presented its annual Progress Report on Turkey on Wednesday ( October 12th ) , arriving at positive and negative conclusions regarding Turkey 's stalled EU accession process .
" It is sad that the grim reality of conflicts between the Serbs was revealed , that there were several incidents , cases of theft and fist fights .
In protest , three of the largest opposition parties announced they would not field candidates in a December 6th municipal vote in Mojkovac .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had submitted it two weeks ago to Gul 's predecessor , Ahmet Necdet Sezer .
" Given the [ institutional ] vacuum , it is good to have leaders who are capable of taking the needed clear political decisions and are ready to face the tough consequences for their careers as politicians , " the Bulgarian analyst said .
In the case of Macedonia , there is a rift between the government and the opposition .
" Every day , we engage in efforts aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people in Kosovo and addressing the needs of Kosovo 's many diverse ethnic communities , " she added .
The cases he handled included that against former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic .
" Systematic works are missing and , as a result , the only positive note in the EC progress report has been these adoptions through a fast procedure that will definitely damage the legal system , " Bytyci said .
Macedonia hopes to be moved from the list of average @-@ debt countries and instead ranked as a low @-@ debt country .
" Why has the AKP waited for so many long years to introduce such changes ? " Alkan wrote .
Estimates suggest there are some 250,000 potential new users .
How much of this is based in reality ?
The exhibition covers the key stages in astronomy 's development and provides an illustration of the solar system , galaxies and star clusters , as well as a presentation of the mythology related to the best @-@ known constellations .
BiH Defence Minister Selmo Cikotic is expressing cautious optimism that a final agreement on military properties can be reached before September .
Their final declaration calls for the protection of religious minorities from " any form of mockery or ridicule . "
NATO 's intent has been to serve as a catalyst for changes that will obviate the need for its continued presence in BiH .
He said the government would sue the former prime minister over " a misplaced file , " while it did nothing to catch gangland bosses .
Heeding his call won 't be a problem in Republika Srpksa ( RS ) , where most view the Serbian team as their own .
The court has ordered the two to split the cost of restitution .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 04 / 08 / 08
By Ahmet Gormez for Southeast European Times in Ankara - 21 / 03 / 07
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Court on Friday ( February 5th ) ordered a one @-@ month detention for seven of the eight Islamists arrested last week in a raid on a Wahhabi community in Gornja Maoca , near Brcko .
Meanwhile , Bulgarian Energy Minister Traicho Traikov called Tuesday for the development of a common energy plan for Southeast Europe , which " used to be the periphery of an area , but now it is a centre in terms of energy along with the Caspian region . "
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 12 / 02 / 07
Back in Pristina , " It was hard , because we lived in a ghetto .
At the start of the talks in September 2008 , Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and the recently defeated Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat agreed to work towards a comprehensive settlement to reunify the island into a bi @-@ zonal , bi @-@ communal federation with political equality .
Diplomatic Diary : Albania 's Berisha thanks United States for NATO membership support
About 10 % of Romanians admitted they did not take part in the census either because a census worker did not visit them or they were not at home when visited , according to an IRES poll last week .
The five others indicted with him are Adnan " Maca " Haracic , Naser Palislamovic , Emin Osmanagic , Haris " Hara " Spago and Nedzad Kesko .
The EU has blocked a number of financial programmes for Croatia , criticising the way the state administration handles these funding opportunities .
When Putin showed up at a football game between two youth clubs --Belgrade 's Red Star and Moscow 's Zenit -- local fans began singing the Russian song " Kalinka " and unfurled banners with messages of welcome .
Professor and political analyst Jove Kekenovski argues that the Ohrid accord " ethnified " Macedonian politics .
Novator Telecom has sold its stake in Bulgaria 's largest telecom .
Romania 's team finished next to last in the European qualifying group for the 2010 World Cup .
" Croatians love spending in December and complaining they are poor in January , " analysts said at the height of the Christmas shopping season .
Ministry official Lirie Mavraj told SETimes that the issue is more of a political issue than a judicial one .
The opposition Self @-@ determination party rejected the offer to participate in the council .
Nabucco pipeline likely to get 4 billion euros
He added that Serbia wants to become a regional leader , a role , he said , that is realistic given the country 's potential .
Several days later , on Easter Sunday , he ended the hunger strike as well .
The growth in work productivity in the Romanian economy and a good placement of the labour force also contributed to these results , " said Adrian Vasilescu , counselor to the Governor of the Romanian National Bank .
But the positive performance was marred by the worsening of Croatia 's external current account deficit and rising external debt .
According to Mortiz Kraemer , an analyst for the agency , the main risks stem from large account deficits and rapidly increasing asset prices .
The EU expects that the deal will lead to the creation of a total of some 80,000 new jobs in the Union and the United States and that the number of air passengers will increase by more than 26 million over the next five years .
The section , which connects Horgos to Bikovo , was recently opened to traffic .
The need to resolve the longstanding dispute over the name " Macedonia " has become increasingly urgent because of the upcoming NATO summit in Bucharest in April 2008 .
Petrov expressed hope that this election would be a " transitional phase , " which will ultimately lead to an even more equitable diaspora representation .
Turkey 's fall from its 102nd position last year to its 122nd today " was due to a surge in cases of censorship , especially censorship of media that represent minorities ( above all the Kurds ) , and efforts by members of government bodies , the armed forces and judicial system to maintain their control over coverage of matters of general interest , " the Paris @-@ based watchdog explained .
On two , organized crime and corruption , Bala charged the government for not doing anything .
Ambassador Audrey Glover heads the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights ( ODIHR ) observation mission for the June 28th election in Albania .
What 's in a name ?
Under Wednesday 's deal , that same year , the factory , which already manufactures the Fiat Punto , will start producing two new models to be sold on the US and European markets .
" The Turkish government doesn 't understand how to fight against violence against women .
A high demand for doctors across the EU , coupled with the extremely low wages paid to doctors in Romania , presents a new challenge -- the drain of much needed doctors heading westward .
He encouraged Kosovo , ahead of the General Affairs Council meeting on Monday , to continue the positive engagement in dialogue with Belgrade .
" Therefore I believe it will be shown the constitution was not violated , " Crnadak said .
The protest caused traffic jams at the peak of the summer tourist season .
The firm says it now has 120m euros worth of projects in Libya .
The Turkish @-@ run northern sector remains under international isolation .
Among the regional countries , it took Slovenia the least , while Bulgaria the most time , " Prokopijevic said .
But this doesn 't mean tourists spend all their time in one country .
The food she cooks is cheap to prepare and heavy on beans , potatoes , rice , cabbage and other fillers .
SEE countries should form a system that would successfully face organised crime of any kind , " suggested Simonovic .
A second resignation in less than a month suggests widening divisions within the ruling coalition .
Hundreds of thousands of protestors have rallied in Ankara and Istanbul in support of secularism and against Erdogan 's ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) .
According to Cvetkovic , who was speaking at a business forum in Belgrade , the country will be counting on foreign investments to reach the target .
Personal belongings , furniture and pictures are on display , depicting the life of Mother Theresa and her family .
Macedonia gears up for presidential , local elections
" This score must be interpreted as an alarm signal by officials in Bucharest in terms that more needs to be done to fight corruption , " the Budapest Business Journal quoted Iulia Cospanaru , a TI consultant in Romania , as saying on Tuesday .
The coalition around late strongman Slobodan Milosevic 's SPS , which took fourth in Sunday 's vote , winning 20 parliamentary seats , thus emerged as the kingmaker .
It has so far given away 2,200 scholarships and prizes .
More than 50,000 titles representing 300 publishers are on display in 228 pavilions .
" The election results show that the citizens have opted for the road to Europe , " Dinkic said .
" By lifting Severin 's immunity , the EP clearly showed that , unlike Romania , the culture of corruption hasn 't yet found a comfortable place among its members , " Iulia Enache , deputy head of the foreign affairs department with Mediafax , told SETimes .
I can say that the situation is under control but remains fragile .
Such debt is payable in installments , Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski has said .
Belgrade has also asked Greece and other countries to weigh in on Serbia 's request to the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on whether Kosovo 's February 17th unilateral declaration of independence complied with international law .
Western nations hope the vote will lead to a change in the political landscape .
Nekibe Kelmendi : Urgent steps should be undertaken to return [ a better ] image to the Kosovo courts .
Balkan and EU officials heaved a deep sigh of relief when the results of Ireland 's repeat referendum on the Lisbon Treaty were announced .
The opposition Liberal Democratic Party ( PDL ) appealed the July 9th ruling , arguing that the new legislation infringed on freedom of expression .
Guler was there to attend the inauguration ceremony of the LHC , which the European Organisation for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) developed .
While most of his clients -- primarily firms and shop owners -- are still avoiding layoffs , Katsiadakis said the emphasis is on compressing operational costs , particularly in renegotiating commercial leases .
No representatives from Greece were reported to have attended the meeting .
Virtually all the Serbs in the country 's north -- the region closest to Belgrade both geographically and politically -- did not go to the polls .
( Office of the High Representative , AP , DPA , CTK , Fena , B92 - 20 / 11 / 07 ; AFP - 19 / 11 / 07 )
Arsim Shehu , a Kosovo Albanian who lost 40 members of his extended family said , " We hope they will verify what the Serbs did here ...
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 01 / 11 / 11
The opposition is stronger and more coherent than during his previous mandate .
Culture and Sports : Jumpers head to BiH bridge
During reconstruction , the architects strived to maintain each part of the heritage the tower acquired over the centuries from the various civilisations that controlled it .
Maya Valentinova , the head of the archaeological team , said this settlement is the best preserved of those discovered in Bulgaria .
Sibiu Mayor Klaus Johannis , tapped by Geoana for prime minister , said he is withdrawing from consideration .
" Kosovo and Albania are small countries without resources to have consulates everywhere , " he told SETimes .
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Burak Ozugergin announced on Saturday ( January 16th ) that Turkey and Serbia have decided to open a Centre for Islamic Culture in Belgrade .
Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic , gunned down by assassins in 2003 , was an energetic proponent of reforms . [ Getty Images ]
Louka Katseli will be economy minister .
However , in visiting Sarajevo , Tadic 's native city , he may be showing a shift in Serbian relations with BiH , which have long been at odds with each other since the war in Bosnia in the early 1990s .
However , increased harassment and intimidation of journalists were observed in some of these and the other countries in the region .
The direct connection between the two cities , which was terminated after the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict , will be restored after 21 years of interruption .
He called on the court to summon Holbrooke , former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former chief ICTY prosecutor Richard Goldstone to testify .
The DPS is a relative winner . "
However , the plan has come under fire from the opposition , which warns that a key voting principle established under the Ohrid Framework Agreement would be violated .
Ongoing protests by thousands of Turkish Cypriots against austerity measures imposed by the leading National Unity Party ( UBP ) have triggered calls of concern among officials .
" A potential threat [ to regional security ] does not depend on normative power or constitutional power , but on the factual power on the ground and the factual possibilities .
Progress regarding the name dispute is not likely to be made in 2008 , especially if NATO extends an admission invitation for Macedonia using its reference name .
I have never worked against the party and party discipline , " he insisted .
The situation in that part of the country was still critical Monday , as the town of Shkodra remained inaccessible by land .
Many unresolved issues still linger and adversely affect relations between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , 16 years after the two countries signed the Dayton Peace Accords , according to the latest study by the European Movement in Serbia , published last week .
This movie is not judgmental , it is not anti @-@ Serbian , " Jolie said .
In the men 's javelin throw , Greece 's Ioannis @-@ Yeoryios Smalios ended up in 13th place and did not make it out of the qualifying round .
King Abdullah II of Jordan and King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent representatives .
" Manufacturers and traders listen to all announcements of possible tax changes and therefore , increase their prices .
" That translates into roughly one candidate per tender , so the winner is practically known in advance . "
While Sejdiu confirmed that he will be there , Tadic announced , " It 's either Sejdiu or me . "
Reading out only parts of the Trial Chamber 's decision on Wednesday , Antonetti , who opposed the suspension of the trial , said one more prosecution witness would testify next week before adjournment .
This is Albania 's first major project to reduce carbon emissions .
Turkish law requires that Orthodox Christian clergy and teachers must be Turkish citizens , a regulation which causes countless problems for the Orthodox Church in Turkey and which could ultimately threaten its institutional survival .
Serbia 's membership application has been forwarded to the European Commission ( EC ) , ten months after Belgrade officials submitted it .
Unlike his wartime ally , Slobodan Milosevic , who died in UN custody in 2006 , Karadzic did not question the ICTY 's legitimacy at Thursday 's hearing but made it clear he would represent himself .
NATO endorses KFOR scale @-@ down
Economic crisis plunges Montenegro into uncertainty
Cyprus increased GDP spent on research and development in 2007 , but it still falls well below the EU target of 3 % of GDP by 2010 , the daily Financial Mirror reported on July 6th .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 10 / 11 / 11
Still , if I sell less , I feel the effects in my pockets , " Veronica told SETimes .
" The purpose is to establish a framework for how they are going to proceed , and to discuss travel plans . "
Ruling party places final piece in Bulgarian presidential elections
More than 1,200 representatives of governments and international organisations , corporate executives , IT specialists and academics are attending the first @-@ ever Internet Governance Forum ( IGF ) , which opened in Athens on Monday ( October 30th ) .
In the capital , as part of the 12th Skopje Summer Festival , numerous events have been organised in venues such as the Skopje Fortress , Daut Pasin Amam in the Old Bazaar and various outdoor discos .
The president is also seeking to close the gap between ethnic communities in Macedonia .
Second seed Ana Ivanovic will face third seed and compatriot Jelena Jankovic in the women 's semifinals on Thursday ( June 5th ) .
By the following decade , the number had grown to 12,000 .
" The Kurdish issue is a common security threat for both regimes .
" Compared to all the other eastern partners , Moldova is the most enthusiastic supporter of a DCFTA with the EU .
Diplomatic Diary : Norwegian prime minister in Serbia
Former General Nicolae Plesita is one of the accused . [ File ]
The renewal project in Tarlabasi began in 2007 , when Calik Holding 's GAP Construction Company won the tender .
The incident near Radusa , described as the most serious since the 2001 conflict in Macedonia , came less than a fortnight after another shootout between police and a group of unidentified armed men in the area , near the Blace border crossing .
Many grieved at the news that the first president of independent Macedonia , Kiro Gligorov , died on the first day of the new year .
The FTA will enter force immediately after being ratified by the Albanian and Turkish parliaments .
Bliznakov said his country could provide expert assistance to Albania for upgrading its army .
The EBU has 75 active members from 56 countries in Europe .
" Therefore it doesn 't try to get support from the West at the moment . "
" We have an operative order [ clarifying ] what police should undertake in such cases , " Beka said .
The Turkish chapter of National Geographic 's International Photography Competition announced on Monday ( November 30th ) the selection of works that will represent the country in the event .
Peace with everyone -- war on organised crime , " Tadic said .
WMO is the UN agency for meteorology ( weather and climate ) , operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences .
" They were against Milosevic , but had a completely different vision of reforms .
He also listed various statements by Erdogan that made reference to Islam and Islamic law .
Serbia 's Holy Mountain
The political scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is in an uproar over the police reform deal reached Friday ( September 28th ) by the Bosniak and Serb leaders , Haris Silajdzic and Milorad Dodik .
Turkish reprisals against the PKK in the last couple of months compounded the tension .
The announcement came three days before the launch Friday of the presidential election process , including several rounds of voting in Parliament .
A champion high jumper from Split has been named athlete of the year .
Locals battle blazing fires in an Athens suburb Sunday ( August 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
We believe that co @-@ operation between two countries will be improved further in the future . " Ruecker said that Gruevski and his government are very constructive regarding the issues of Kosovo .
Another better , Zoran , says he avoided putting money on the Serb games .
Cyprus is making final preparations to replace its local currency , the pound , with the euro on January 1st , 2008 , at a rate of 0.585274 Cypriot pounds for 1 euro .
Other problems the US experts observed in Bulgaria included increasing limitations on press freedom and growing discrimination against non @-@ traditional religious minorities , as well as widespread corruption in all three branches of government .
The national currency will remain stable , the influx of foreign direct investment will rise and prices will remain stable , with a maximum increase of 1.4 % .
Talks on a new contract collapsed on December 31st after the two sides failed to agree on the size of Ukraine 's unpaid debts and Russia 's demands for a higher price in 2009 .
" Tunisia was a long way away , it had good relations , but it was nowhere near the centre of Turkey 's foreign policy , so Ankara was happy to see this happen , " William Hale , SOAS Emeritus professor , explained to SETimes .
Ogus Sonmez , who turned against the military only after completing his military service in 1993 , agrees .
Holiday season shoppers were seen carrying few purchases in comparison with previous years , saying that this year they were spending a minimum on gifts -- which Greeks traditionally exchange on New Year 's Day -- due to strict household budgets and fears of more cutbacks .
" This is not mine , " he said , gesturing at the desk in front of him .
Russia maintains that Kosovo Albanians did not make an honest effort to negotiate before declaring independence from Belgrade in February 2008 .
Consequently , the majority of the media institutions had to resort to layoffs .
Hundreds protest Greek government 's austerity measures
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It is the biggest and most representative building from this period in Sarajevo , situated in the Old Town , on the right bank of the Miljacka River .
Turkish Cypriots unhappy with isolation , austerity measures
" Genetic diversity of a certain culture is directly linked to the ability of the given culture to adapt to unfavourable climatic conditions , as well as to various pests and diseases .
Meanwhile , Belgrade @-@ based media reported that Serbia has established a negotiation team and has approved a platform for the talks .
Serbia fights rising trend in domestic violence
In Bosnia and Herzegovina , snowdrifts reached 3m high .
Bulgaria , which was ranked 53rd last year , slipped to 55th place , reflecting its lower rankings on each of the four basic factors .
The terms include giving Serbia a role in gas shipments to Western Europe .
Institutions are transparent and accountable , the judicial system is efficient , and rule of law is prevalent .
The survey suggests that Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic 's ruling Democratic Party of Socialists ( DPS ) would receive 48.7 % of the vote .
More than a dozen Serbs are now facing justice .
One song she performed for the show was John Lennon 's " Jealous Guy . "
Last July , Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Talat agreed to launch two @-@ layer negotiations .
He added that he is leading talks with two foreign investors on the projects .
About 8,000 medics , nurses and pharmacists have left Romania since 2007 due to low salaries and poor working conditions .
Though an explosive issue , some question the efficacy of the pronouncement itself .
The Democratic Union of Hungarians ( UDMR ) , meanwhile , was expected to garner between 6.2 % and 6.4 % of the vote in the two chambers .
Onur @-@ mania is a regional phenomenon . [ Fanpop.com ]
They also indicated that even France , the second @-@ largest economy in the area , could lose its triple @-@ A rating .
The proposal -- conceived by the International Civilian Office in Kosovo ( ICO ) and the Kosovo government -- envisions the integration of the northern part of the country and the dissolution of parallel structures there that are supported by Belgrade .
We had the same problems in agriculture before , in this country and the former [ Yugoslavia ] , " he said .
The only possibility for the integration of the north to the rest of Kosovo is the implementation of the Ahtisaari package , in the form that the Ahtisaari package foresees .
Editor of the www.ekonomija.org , Miroslav Zdravkovic , an expert on macroeconomic trends , says the main reason for such losses is in the exchange rate difference between the dinar and euro .
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul , one of the oldest and biggest covered markets in the world , will undergo a renovation estimated to cost about 100m euros .
The finale was held at Finland 's Helsinki Arena the previous night .
How would you respond to that ?
The United States was among the first nations to recognise Kosovo 's independence .
We believe that the found solution should be such as not to threaten the future integration of the region of all three countries .
Two years ago , Moldova 's border authorities suggested modern boundaries -- with a computerised monitoring system -- to replace the barbed wire .
He had been on the run since June 2001 , disappearing shortly after the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) indicted him for his alleged involvement in atrocities committed against Krajina Serbs towards the end of the 1991 @-@ 1995 conflict in Croatia .
" But we also see that the public is willing to actively support clean business . "
Obtaining NATO membership is Tirana 's greatest political goal for 2008 .
Brcko District centre . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
A gold mining project can bring enormous financial benefits but many fear the environmental effect .
" After the breakup of Yugoslavia , Gaddafi sided with Slobodan Milosevic and helped him in every way -- mostly financially -- to stay in power , " Mahmud said in her interview with Vecernji List , published on April 8th .
He testified that there was no detention centre in Jablanica , Western Kosovo and that the scrawled words " detention centre " on a hand drawn map were not his .
But soon after the vote , government spokesperson Stefanos Stefanou said that President Demetris Christofias would veto the decision since it is not in line with his promise to reach a settlement of the long @-@ standing Cypriot issue , which would demilitarise the divided island .
The five companies submitted bids in the government 's recent tender for imports of electricity .
Deputy Prosecutor for War Crimes Bruno Vekaric told SETimes that the Mladic diaries certainly contain much operational information about the war in BiH .
Although her husband did not respond to her first public appeal , she is again calling on him to surrender because the family wants " the hell " they have been going through over the past decade to end , Zelen @-@ Karadzic said .
I am convinced that voters will deny support to policies of exclusion and nationalism , which won a significant number of votes back in 2006 . [ The nationalists ] have done nothing [ that ] they had promised -- they did not separate from BiH , they did not revoke Republika Srpska , they did not form the third entity , they did not accomplish the " 100 % BiH . "
He and other members of the Bosnian Serb army allegedly held the victims captive at a house near Foca and raped them on a daily basis .
The Election Code obligates parties to submit a report on the total amount of money spent , as well as sources of funding and private expenditures , within 30 days from the verification of MPs ' terms .
My sister is joining me this time . "
An outspoken Kurdish member of Turkey 's parliament , Aysel Tugluk , was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week for spreading terrorist propaganda .
Zannier : As the secretary @-@ general noted in his latest report to the security council , there has been less direct contact between the Kosovo authorities and myself .
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Poll : majority of Serbs support SAA
Under a precautionary agreement , Serbia would have access to IMF funds in the event they are needed , and IMF experts would step up monitoring of Serbian finances and provide advisory assistance to authorities in reforming of the pension system , education , health , fiscal policies and public spending .
Turkcell , Turkey 's largest mobile phone operator , is also a candidate .
As [ Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ] Erdogan is sensitive to Balkan matters , the number of related platforms has increased considerably , " he said .
Alexander Medvedev . [ Photo by Marko Biocina ]
The accident , and particularly the memory of his dismembered friends , will stay with him all his life , he said .
Kosovo Serbs protest new customs regulation
It increases our determination and insistence to go to the end with the battle for the future of Albanian democracy , " Rama said .
" Greece is a member @-@ state , and you are not .
Those measures allegedly included bombing two major mosques in Istanbul , an assault on a military museum and raising the tensions with Greece by initiating fights with Greek fighter planes over the Aegean Sea .
Analysts say the impact could be significant .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan in Istanbul on July 2nd .
" There was a sentence written in the cell , carved in the wall with a nail .
Turkey has banned prominent British academic and evolutionist Richard Dawkins ' website , the latest of hundreds of controversial internet bans that undermine freedom of expression in the EU candidate country .
Politicians have to show responsibility in their decisions and not place Romania at the periphery of the rule of law by trying to protect the individual , " Georgescu concluded .
Public support for the prime minister 's conservative party , New Democracy , has shrunk , and recent polls have shown it trailing the opposition socialist party , PASOK .
" There will absolutely be no new line , " she said , in an apparent reference to the former Iron Curtain .
Additionally , joint exercises between Military Disaster Response Units of the two countries were conducted in Turkey in recent weeks .
He said , however , the situation could present a positive note .
It provides all public institutions and citizens with access to documents through 3,500 websites .
" If he respects a ceasefire and if he stops attacking civilians , then other things should follow afterwards . "
Montenegro 's Sveti Stefan resort . [ Reuters ]
But the proceedings are likely not over yet .
" The whole family goes , including the kids .
Ten years after Dayton , divisions remain
One of Benedict 's most important meetings in Ankara was with Ali Bardakoglu , head of Turkey 's religious affairs directorate .
The organisers of the international trafficking channel , Dejan Stamkov and Jane Beldedovski , received the most severe sentences -- 13 and ten years , respectively .
I think that Serbia has done a lot since 2000 in terms of raising citizens ' awareness of the importance of implementing human rights , especially of vulnerable groups of the population .
If he had enough money , he would like to open his own car wash .
" Rapid growth has been driven by an unsustainable credit binge , funded by borrowing from abroad , " Shearing said .
The programme provides scholarships for high school students to spend an academic year in the United States , according to its website .
The media saturated viewers and readers with coverage of the historic arrest -15 years in the making -- offering programming spanning several hours on the topic .
The EPI measures emissions of carbon and sulphur , water management and environmental protection performance .
SETimes : How about you ?
Turkey got a wake @-@ up call in 1999 , when a 7.6 @-@ magnitude quake devastated Izmit , 80km east of Istanbul .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) â The Arabic @-@ language news network Al Jazeera will take over Sarajevo @-@ based TV channel Studio 99 , the Sarajevo City Council confirmed at its session Tuesday ( March 30th ) .
" In taking this step , we re @-@ affirm the importance we attach to the values and principles set out in the EAPC and PfP basic documents , and notably expect Serbia and BiH to co @-@ operate fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) . "
On Monday , US Ambassador Christopher Dell urged the leaders , institutions and people of Kosovo to focus on the state @-@ building process , rather than becoming entangled in issues such as the police co @-@ operation protocol .
For over 20 years , young people have flocked to the award @-@ winning productions of Macedonia 's Theatre for Children and Youth , entering a world of fantasy , emotion and folklore .
" Before , we had a good life , " she said .
By Jonathan Levack for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 11 / 01 / 12
UNESCO Artist for Peace Boris Trajanov is leading a drive to reforest Macedonia , which has suffered serious losses to forestland due to fires .
However , it said his tenure could end earlier , if targets in the ICTY completion strategy are met .
" The leaders have huge responsibility and a fantastic opportunity to give their long @-@ lasting contribution to a bigger regional stability and prosperity , " Fuele said after meeting with Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and other senior officials .
" I love Greek food and I like the gyros , " said Dragana .
Theofilos Aslanidis , general manager of the Thessaloniki @-@ based Hellenic Fashion Industry Association , contends that the migration of Greek businesses to neighbouring Bulgaria is " nothing new , " but rather a phenomenon dating back to the 1990s .
They pack the resorts although nobody is sure if there will be snow .
The arrangement will also allow commercial banks to secure adequate profit margins .
Denying that Serb authorities aided him and the other three men , he claimed that they even conspired to kill the fugitives in the name of Serbia and Republika Srpska 's best interests .
The PACE president , whose visit comes less than two weeks before the European Commission is due to issue a crunch report on Turkey 's accession progress , also voiced hope that a row over Turkey 's refusal to open its ports and airports to traffic from Cyprus would be resolved .
Romanian students won six medals -- one gold , two silver and three bronze -- at the 6th International Junior Science Olympiad in Baku , Azerbaijan earlier this month .
" I am prepared , by the end of June , before the summer holidays , to give a recommendation for visa liberalisation .
Serbia became a PfP member in 2006 .
The figures showed the deficit stood at 10.5 % of GDP , compared to 9.4 % forecasted by the government , and 9.6 % expected by the European Commission .
In Germany , where it was scheduled to run on the day itself , its premiere was delayed by the country 's film board .
The Instrument for Pre @-@ accession Assistance supports much needed local projects that connect border regions and foster development and cohesion .
At the same time , they vowed that Belgrade would never recognise Kosovo 's independence and insisted that the EU 's mission to Kosovo , EULEX , could be deployed only with UN Security Council consent
" The speed of their [ the governors ] co @-@ ordination [ with the military ] is crucial ; maybe red tape issues such as written permissions can be avoided .
( Office of the High Representative , AFP , AP , International Herald Tribune - 01 / 10 / 07 ; DPA , Reuters - 28 / 09 / 07 )
Montenegro 's men 's water polo team fell to Hungary in the semifinals Friday ( August 22nd ) .
In 1997 , U2 deepened its commitment to Sarajevo by performing there , giving the city its first major rock concert since Elton John 's in 1992 .
Science for Peace is preparing new seismic hazard maps of the region . [ Courtesy of Branislav Glavatovic ]
" Citizens have the right to be informed and safe , which is why the Ethics Code for Risk Reduction has been passed , " he said .
According to Dervishi , some parents opt to terminate a pregnancy if they learn the baby will be a girl , which , in his opinion , explains the preponderance of live male births in the past few years .
" The Greek Cypriot side is not psychologically ready to start fully fledged negotiations , " Talat added .
It draws 350,000 visitors annually .
Serbia and the city of Kragujevac recognise a team 's successes in a newly popular sport .
The National Bank of Macedonia 's council endorsed the monetary policy for 2007 , projecting inflation of 3 % .
Culture and Sports : Turkey takes initiative in spreading cultural understanding
" He has achieved a huge success and comes from a country where success is rare , " explains marketing and opinion poll expert Srdjan Bogosavljevic .
No matter what happens , we will never give up seeking justice for those who died , " Mitrovic told SETimes .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 12 / 09 / 07
" First , it has to see the IMF agreement to the very end -- an agreement which now is basically the large framework for any economic policies in Romania .
They give sadaka ( help in the form of money or food ) to those who do not have enough .
The time will come when I shall die in this place as a stranger , and my books will be sold in a mere trifle .
The EC is determining whether the aid violated its regulations .
The Greek island of Crete hosted a two @-@ day international golf tournament that ended on Saturday ( June 7th ) .
A disappointed public and an emboldened opposition .
In related news , EU defence ministers decided on Monday that the EU 's peacekeeping mission in BiH , EUFOR Althea , should remain there until political stability is restored .
The discovery of an Illyrian trading post gives insight into the ancient peoples of the Balkan Peninsula .
The head of the United Syndicate of Education , Sciences and Culture , Ali Shabani , is looking for more .
Glenny , the BBC 's former Southeast Europe war correspondent , also wrote The Fall of Yugoslavia .
Backers say it is being put down for political reasons .
Another European country criticized of its weak treatment to KGK / PKK is Belgium .
He added that Kosovo institutions have demonstrated their will to guarantee the rights , dignity and security of Serbs in the province .
Official interest in the airline has been expressed thus far by Russia 's Aeroflot , while Air India is interested in establishing a joint venture company with the Belgrade headquarters .
Elbasan , Albania , is hosting the tenth edition of the Skampa International Contemporary Theatre Festival from Saturday ( October 4th ) to Friday .
( Various sources - 14 / 05 / 08 - 21 / 05 / 08 )
Political and financial support from the international community will help towards that end , Vrajolli added .
" This is an accepted principle in the constitution , " he says , " but should this principle also apply on the case of the president ? "
In November 2003 , terrorists with links to al @-@ Qaeda bombed four locations in Istanbul . [ Getty Images ]
SETimes : Do you think local courts in the former Yugoslavia are prepared to deal with war crimes cases effectively ?
For 2011 @-@ 2019 , the total net contribution of the private sector involvement is estimated at 106 billion euros , the statement added , pointing out that this bondholder programme will be limited to only Greece as an " exceptional and unique solution . "
Kosovars may head to the polls early next year . [ Reuters ]
The Muslims are traditionally Albania 's majority .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 27 / 10 / 11
" We want to see a bi @-@ zonal , bi @-@ communal federation , and we would like to see it as soon as possible .
Montenegro seeks CoE membership in 2007
Instead , BiH is getting a new envoy : Miroslav Lajcak , the 44 @-@ year @-@ old Slovak diplomat who oversaw the Montenegrin independence referendum .
The fund was established by the government last year to spur economic development .
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STRASBOURG , France -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a report Tuesday ( September 30th ) on Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) ' s progress in efforts to fulfil EU membership criteria .
Under his administration , parliament abolished defamation as a criminal offense last year and courts began to recognise the international practice .
The indictment against the shadowy Ergenekon group went to court Monday ( July 14th ) , following a 13 @-@ month @-@ long investigation .
On June 6th , the European Commission ( EC ) adopted a new package of measures .
Criticising NATO over its overall role in Kosovo , the draft also said that Serbia should proclaim " military neutrality with regards to existing military alliances until decided otherwise by a referendum . "
When the Turkish stars took a stroll in downtown Belgrade , fans were surprised and delighted .
" Moreover the banking sector seems to play much more important role in financing the current account deficit than in Bulgaria . "
In 2007 , a fan of the Belgrade team Red Star attacked an off duty cop with a burning flare and was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted murder .
But his fragmented government will need to complete many pending reforms after accession .
But now , according to international organizations and national governments , the trend is gradually reversing throughout the region , as emigrants increasingly seek to use their expertise , skills and capital to become real partners in the development of their countries .
Another advantage for the Albanian market is that it offers the lowest prices on the continent of Europe .
But unlike the politically tense relations stemming from the differences over Macedonia 's name , the two countries ' economies are bound to one another and must co @-@ operate , Stamov added .
" Our government views Turkey 's EU accession process not only as integration into Europe , but also as a transformation process that will further develop our political , economic , social and legal standards , " Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday ( August 31st ) during a speech to parliament , unveiling his government 's five year programme .
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and is projected to remain so indefinitely .
Romanians too have a choice between sea or mountain holidays , and while cost remains a significant concern , a rising number are looking to the possibilities abroad as well as at home .
Tatlises shooting linked to PKK , business underworld
Croatians take to the slopes in increasing numbers
I tried , I try , but I don 't have the power to change the world ... I wrote about corruption in football .
" I hope the judges who are first exercising this right to elect members of the council will choose the best candidates , " Justice Minister Mihailo Manevski said . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
At ceremonies , officials said the country 's top objective is membership in the EU and the " peaceful " preservation of sovereignty over Kosovo .
Children will be able to get the shot at local clinics .
Just 30km from the city lies the North Anatolian fault , where the Turkish and Eurasian tectonic plates move past each other at a rate of 25mm a year .
Head of BiH Islamic community meets Pope Benedict XVI
Ethnic Serbian citizens of Macedonia have also voiced dissatisfaction .
Bulgaria 's first centre for aerospace monitoring opened at the Civil Protection National Service 's headquarters in Sofia on July 16th .
" We 're only a few days away from Kosovo 's final act of independence , which will receive international blessing and the blessing of our friends , the US , EU , and other democratic countries , " he said .
It suffered a lopsided defeat at the hands of the US squad , 92 @-@ 69 .
He inaugurated the first lab in the village of Malishevo in central Kosovo on October 3rd .
Experts differ on the longlasting impact of the Greek crisis , with some arguing that the effect will continue to be minimal , while others see opportunity .
" We want to pass a law and then call a referendum about support of the Dayton Peace Agreement and decisions disparaging it , " he said .
How will this change be explained in the ongoing discussions with Belgrade , and how much of an issue do you believe it will be ?
The two @-@ day event , which wrapped up on Sunday ( June 8th ) featured participants from Macedonia , Serbia , Slovenia and Bulgaria .
The Macedonian government is trying to set the record straight after speculation spread in Macedonia and Kosovo .
Why shouldn 't women benefit from the light of God ? " asked Ayfer Aynali , a housewife , after attending Friday prayer in the women 's section at Yeni Valide Mosque in Istanbul .
Serbs claim the attack on the convoy violated a prior agreement on the peaceful evacuation of their forces .
" There is no chance of any kind for Kosovo membership in the CoE , because the CoE 's members are countries and therefore Kosovo has no place in it , " Jeremic was reported saying by B92 .
Unlike their colleagues in the industrial and retail trade sectors , the heads of construction and service companies remain pessimistic in their expectations for the current financial status of their businesses and the prospects of new orders in the next six months , according to the NSI .
" [ It ] is a good basis which promises that the majority @-@ opposition cooperation will go on in 2012 .
The dissident playwright and freedom fighter , who led the anti @-@ communist Velvet Revolution in the former Czechoslovakia 22 years ago , died in his sleep at his weekend house after prolonged ill @-@ health , according to his secretary , Sabina Tancevova .
" However , " he acknowledges , " the political situation might have a negative impact on that . "
" The report shows a real situation in Kosovo , " Berat Maqastena , of the Kosovo World Policy Institute , tells SETimes .
A factory there would increase the company 's production capacity for clinker , a cement raw material , to 1.2m tonnes .
" I won the national festival , although I did not expect to ... and expect from my performance at the Eurovision to take us at least to the ten final songs , " she said .
Diplomatic Diary : EU president visits Bucharest
SETimes : USAID has focused on the media since its very beginnings in Serbia .
During his arrest Saturday , mayhem broke out at Vetevendosje headquarters .
The left @-@ wing opposition party has yet to heal its own internal divisions , with pro @-@ European Social Democrats facing off against populist nationalists .
All women in Iran , including foreigners , are obliged in public to wear a headscarf , Biriya reminded reporters .
Turkey 's signing is seen by many as a way to kick @-@ start its troubled EU accession talks .
The country 's 2011 budget will be put to a final vote in parliament on December 22nd , and is expected to pass easily , as PASOK enjoys a comfortable majority in the legislature .
" But the agency faced difficulties in implementing Article 5.2 of the Kosovo Privatisation Agency law due to illegitimate interests of institutions and persons in the republics where the property is located , " Kaloshi told SETimes .
Former Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu announced his party 's withdraw from the government on Saturday ( October 16th ) . [ Reuters ]
UNDP Associate Administrator Ad Melkert arrived Sunday ( July 8th ) on a two @-@ day visit to Kosovo .
Only in this way can there be a solution . "
They pointed to an agreement between the Fund and the Kosovo government on the financial framework covering next year , signed by Economy and Finance Minister Ahmet Shala and former Central Bank Governor Hashim Rexhepi , specifying that expenses for salaries during 2011 must not exceed 7.4 % of Kosovo 's GDP .
What may happen instead , she said , is that European partners will feel their fears are being confirmed .
Acknowledging that political problems between individual member states are hindering economic co @-@ operation , the document called for their peaceful settlement .
However , he stopped short of criticising Assad directly , choosing instead to blame the United States and Israel for fomenting the protests and supporting the protesters .
Radio Free Europe reported in December that the suspects include 15 Bosnians , two Serbs and one Slovenian .
" The euro guarantees a unified Europe , " the German leader told lawmakers .
With telephone and internet lines cut off by the Libyan authorities , the precise number of casualties is hard to pin down .
Contact Group representatives met with the mayors of ten Kosovo municipalities in Pristina on Tuesday ( November 14th ) to discuss the decentralisation process .
Nikolic has met with Dimitry Medvedev , considered a leading candidate to succeed Vladimir Putin as Russian president , and says Serbia could be a link for co @-@ operation between the EU and Russia .
The scientific director of the institute , Michael Landesmann , thinks the negative balance in Southeast Europe occurred after those countries lost access to the credits they used to finance excessive imports , as well as seeing a plunge in remittances from their diasporas and in Foreign Direct Investment .
The Acute Coronary Syndrome is the main topic of the three @-@ day forum that brought together around 800 cardiologists and experts from Macedonia , Slovenia , Croatia , Serbia , Bulgaria , Kosovo , Turkey , Germany , Austria , Greece and other countries .
With Serbia and Montenegro still part of a common state in the year for which figures were available , they are included in the report as a single country .
" Today , no one questions Serbia 's European path , we are getting closer to EU membership and ties with the world that had been cut for years are now being re @-@ established , " Cvetkovic said .
Since 2004 , they have provided free legal assistance to victims .
Kosovo citizens living on the border with Serbia want the demarcation issue cleared up .
" ERT will continue to meet its Eurovision obligations , but the party is over ... we will broadcast the event just like BBC does , " said Geroulanos .
Reaffirming London 's strong support for Turkey 's EU bid , British Prime Minister David Cameron criticised on Tuesday ( July 27th ) opponents of the predominantly Muslim country 's aspirations to join the bloc as a full @-@ fledged member .
Also in business news : Serbia has temporarily banned grain exports and the EIB will lend Turkey up to 2 billion euros in 2011 .
This is the second gold medal for Croatia at the championship after Sandra Perkovic won the discus throw with a result of 64.67m.
According to the law , starting on January 20th , all phone companies must retain the following data for six months : the identities of the caller and recipient of the call , their locations , the time of the phone call and its duration .
Strong credit growth to the private sector was one of the factors that helped Romania 's deficit to soar to 10.5 % of GDP .
Ensembles from Macedonia , Croatia , Turkey , Montenegro and Albania took part in the event .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the council Wednesday ( April 13th ) . [ Reuters ]
The roughly 2,000 @-@ strong EU @-@ led mission of police and customs officers , prosecutors and judges is expected to take over UNMIK 's duties after mid @-@ June .
Kosovo police , EULEX and KFOR reacted after they tried to break through a cordon separating Albanian and Serb protesters in the village , a EULEX press statement said .
The Brussels free movement agreement enables ID card travel , and now an attached letter [ is required ] which is not yet decided upon .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 10 / 02 / 10
Skopje resident Zoran Trajcevski explained to SETimes the need for just such measures .
" I am amazed at this decision , " he said .
Planned for completion in 2012 , it will have a projected capacity of 11.5 billion cubic metres annually .
SETimes : The International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) recently wrapped up hearings on the legitimacy of Kosovo 's declaration of independence .
As part of efforts towards achieving that goal , common objectives for improving the education and training systems in Europe were outlined in 2002 .
Many came to Novi Sad days before the event and planned to stay on afterwards .
It now plans talks with other right @-@ of @-@ centre parties , most likely beginning with the Blue Coalition , which won 6.73 % of Sunday 's vote and will have 15 seats .
Meanwhile , the increased political tensions led to a deadlock that brought reforms required for Euro @-@ Atlantic integration nearly to a halt .
Spain -- one of the four NATO member nations , including Greece , Romania and Slovakia , which have not recognised Kosovo -- recently announced its plans to withdraw 542 troops from KFOR .
It got five ministerial and two deputy prime minister positions .
The Romanians won two golds , two silvers , and one bronze medal .
The German branch of Interpol informed the Macedonian interior ministry of the involvement of Macedonian citizens in the crime ring , which was operating in many countries at the time .
Protests organised by ultranationalist Serbs against the arrest and pending extradition of Europe 's most wanted fugitive , former general Ratko Mladic , erupted in violent clashes Sunday ( May 29th ) on the streets of Belgrade .
Bucharest has often been called The Little Paris of the East because of its leafy boulevards , architecture , and sidewalk cafes , but a dramatic increase in large billboards is affecting the city 's cultural identity and aesthetic beauty .
Another luxury mansion in Sofia shown in the aerial footage in October is occupied by the family of Dolores Arsenova , an environment minister from 2001 to 2005 .
Balkan countries will need to expand markets due to the small size of domestic markets , Deputy Governor of Turkey 's Central Bank Ihbrahim Turhan said , adding that countries like Turkey and Russia afford opportunities .
The government bases this determination [ on ] the legal acts in force and international political support .
While ideas may be plentiful , resources are scant .
The town of Palic , Serbia hosted its 14th European Film Festival .
Next , Albanians in southern Serbia began organising protest rallies , dissatisfied with the conditions in local education .
Serbia , EU return to negotiating table
The US State Department said in its Human Rights Report last year that the attack led to the deaths of at least 18 people , while different Bosniak sources maintain that the number of victims ranged between six and nine .
Nexcom Bulgaria , a leading telecommunications operator with more than eight years of experience in the country , said that it has launched the first commercial WiMAX network in Bulgaria and the Balkans .
However , if the Constitutional Court by Wednesday upholds the CHP 's appeal and annuls last week 's vote , the second round might not be held at all , or the entire election process might be cancelled , the Turkish daily Zaman reported on Monday .
Red or black wine , he says , is " a must for everyone , including the kids , who drink at least a small glass . "
However , the government sees Jansa 's announcement as extremely positive .
The PIC Steering Board announced that it " supports the High Representative 's decisions and proposed actions , which are fully in line with his mandate and the Constitution of BiH . " [ OHR ]
Lajcak has been striving to reconcile the EU principles with the Bosnian Serbs ' insistence on retaining their police in some form .
" There should be no doubt that people who might think that there is a solution for the problem through violence will be confronted by a stern and determined KFOR , " de Hoop Scheffer said , following a meeting with Kosovo leaders .
Also this week : Macedonia announces a tender for hydropower plant construction , and wages are up in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
A Zagreb Public Library project is available online .
Now among the top four in Europe , the Macedonian team has become an international sensation and the talk of media ranging from the New York Times to Croatia 's Sportnet .
The Alliance is not expected to invite new nations to join during next month 's meeting in Latvia .
The Coast Guard operates under two branches , a civilian leg controlled by the Interior Ministry , and a military leg that is part of the Ministry of Defence -- both of which will merge .
Tirana hosted a 4km @-@ long section of Rally Albania on Sunday ( June 6th ) .
New regulations , expected to be adopted soon , will pave the way for distributing donor cards at primary health care units , and each patient 's health record will include whether he or she is a donor .
Among them are former Prime Minister Adrian Nastase , former Agriculture Minister Decebal Traian Remes , former Economy Minister Codrut Seres , former Telecommunications Minister Zsolt Nagy and former Defence Minister Victor Babiuc .
They embraced him , but the flip side of Papandreou 's largesse came with a hidden price tag that threatens to bring down the economy .
The opposition Socialist Movement for Integration ( SMI ) called this week on all parliamentary parties to find consensus .
PKK training camps in northern Iraq would be the target of any cross @-@ border military action by Turkey . [ Getty Images ]
However , their demands still have not been fully addressed .
This was the message that the top Slovak diplomat brought to Pristina on Tuesday ( April 22nd ) , 64 days after Kosovo proclaimed its sovereignty .
An international exhibition of miniatures called " Minimum @-@ Maximum " opened in the Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , cultural centre .
The number of victims at Jasenovac has been under dispute for decades .
One of the purposes of the admiral 's visit was to meet with General Isik Kosaner , who took office as Turkey 's new chief of the General Staff on August 27th .
Adnan Terzic -- an SDA vice @-@ president and former head of the BiH government from 2002 to 2007 -- avoided the accusations against Tihic .
" We had one onion to share among four girls , and with an empty shoe polish container we grilled it and ate it .
Croatians will be banned from smoking in cafes and bars , while the legal blood @-@ alcohol limit will be raised for older drivers . [ File ]
The goal was to avoid isolating Kosovo from the mainstream of European integration .
" International monitors in Sandzak would not see any real problems and discrimination against Muslims , but rather the desire for power on the part of Mufti Muamer Zukorlic and the Islamic Community in Serbia , " he told SETimes .
The report also recommends rapid liberalisation of capital , reduced government regulation , reform of the tax system , and privatisation of non @-@ core government activities .
Finally , just when the festival season seems to have wrapped up , the southern city of Nis has an ace up its collective sleeve - the Nishville Jazz Festival , drawing luminaries from countries around the world .
What is needed , he said , is a constitutional solution which ensures sufficient decentralisation and democratisation while also paving the way for a functional state .
They will , however , retain senior leadership posts in the DPS .
The government is doing all it can to soften the consequences of the crisis .
They described bringing down the Schengen wall as a technical , not a political issue .
The report , " Transparency of State Publications , " was issued in December and is the first instance of a comprehensive transparency overview for Albania 's three branches of government .
" Security asked me to take the flags down ; however , I refused and told them they were Macedonian flags , " Popovski told local media .
The newest incident has raised fears that Serbia is drifting back towards violence and " virulent nationalism , " in part because of frustrations over Kosovo and the failure of democratic parties to form a new government .
The event ends on December 20th .
Compared with last season , this one was better , more productive , " he told SETimes .
They believe in Kosovo 's institutions . "
Bulgaria and Croatia joined at least 19 other world nations on Tuesday ( June 28th ) in recognising the rebel National Transitional Council ( NTC ) in Benghazi as the only legitimate representative of the Libyan people .
" It 's a movie that can be absorbed , but it 's a movie which requires patience ... a movie about words and sense , " said Porumboiu , as quoted by Realitatea TV .
However , some Turkish energy experts believe Iran is willing to co @-@ operate in resolving the crisis over its nuclear plans , thus opening the way for new investments that would develop the country 's rich natural gas reserves .
He said he had knowledge that two people on the list -- Tomislav Prpic and Zoran Kovacevic -- did not die at Ovcara , but were killed earlier .
The European Commission ( EC ) has made it clear that the SAA will not be signed if BiH does not restructure its police forces in line with EU standards .
The Kosovo Ministry of Culture , with financial assistance from Turkey , has begun restoring two mosques , Mehmet Fatih in Pristina and Sinan Pasa in Prizren , which are both on the Kosovo Cultural Heritage List , Kosovo newspapers reported on Monday ( June 2nd ) .
" The most important thing is to have someone thinking of you , someone who appreciates your work and wants to help you in your efforts to make the life of these children better , " said Amra Ramadanovic , a psychologist at the village .
Sofia moves to tap shale reserves that some say could provide for three centuries worth of natural gas consumption . [ Ladislav Tsvetkov / SETimes ]
By Henry Shapiro for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 01 / 07 / 11
Josipovic is seen more as an intellectual figure , known for putting in long hours on the issues .
Kosovo institutions and the international presence are heavily criticised for tolerating illegal structures operating in the area . ( Koha Ditore , Arta TV , Kohavision , Telegrafi - 24 / 05 / 11 )
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How do the people in the north react towards KFOR ?
" It is in all of our interest to see the achievement of a full , frank and just acknowledgment of the facts . "
We have local elections in June and a later resignation would have complicated the internal affairs of the country , " Marius Spinu , a PDL lawmaker , told SETimes .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic and his Turkmen counterpart , Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov , agreed on July 22nd in Ashgabat to boost bilateral ties and co @-@ operation in key sectors such as energy , industry , transport , communications , trade and tourism .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 09 / 02 / 09
The UNMIK Customs Service was turned over to local officials during a ceremony Tuesday ( April 3rd ) , which also marked the opening of the new Customs Operational Centre .
" Police , hospitals , cafes , shops ... they must work , " says Interior Minister Jusuf Kalamperovic .
The bust of a Roman athlete has been uncovered in the ancient city of Apollonia , near Fieri in Albania .
The award is given annually by the Executive Council of Vojvodina to prominent young scientists and researchers from the province .
Qatar 's Emir Hamad bin Kalifa al Tani visited Macedonia this week accompanied by a 100 @-@ person delegation of businessmen and political aides .
" There are young people involved , they are creators , and they have a lot of ideas .
That 's my opinion , " Trikoukis said .
Wednesday 's agreement came two days after the Greek Cypriot government , which represents Cyprus in the EU , said that exploratory drilling off the island 's southern coast had kicked off late on Sunday .
Similar comments came from Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis , who visited Belgrade on Tuesday .
Completion of these would result in the production of nearly 6500 MW of power , but the existing distribution system can cope with only part of that capacity .
By Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 05 / 01 / 12
RS to pay for Mladic , Karadzic Hague legal defence
Turkey will register a GDP growth of over 3.5 % this year , Economy Minister Ali Babacan said on Wednesday ( March 17th ) .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 25 / 01 / 10
Serbia takes a step forward in promoting intellectual property rights .
" While property prices in the world fell more than 50 % because of the crisis , in Serbia , despite falling sales , vendors do not want to give up their profits , " economic analyst Radojka Nikolic told SETimes .
" Some important areas have not been touched yet , " Ban said , but at the same time recognised the efforts both sides have made to move the negotiations forward since January , when the previous trilateral meeting was held in Geneva .
Serbia 's Novak Djokovic bows out of the Australian Open .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 18 / 04 / 11
Introducing electronic banking had a big effect on the mode of how Alzhar -- and most other firms -- operate , having been amply encouraged and assisted by commercial banks , Aleksiev said .
Leke Gjokaj is a student of medicine at Belgrade University and wants to continue the family tradition .
" The second goal will be to enter the EU , " he said .
The European Commission ( EC ) unveiled a package of measures Wednesday ( March 5th ) designed to enhance the Western Balkan countries ' European perspectives and to support their political and economic reform efforts on the road to accession .
The demonstrators gathered in front of the Kosovo government building and the EULEX police headquarters , demanding that EULEX leave Kosovo and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci resign .
Turkey steadily denies the genocide claims , saying Turks also died amid a general climate of anarchy and interethnic violence .
By Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 02 / 06 / 09
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 06 / 06 / 11
The same rule applies to the second round , scheduled for Friday .
The Bucharest @-@ Brasov project will provide a long @-@ awaited alternative to National Road 1 , the most congested road in the country .
Davor Butkovic , an editor of the popular Jutarnji List daily , told Reuters that the double murder was a " big blow to Croatia 's political system . "
Turks react to an international group of hackers that targeted Turkish government websites .
Also , the public procurement system must be in line with EU laws and standards .
Reducing unemployment and jumpstarting industry would not only move the provincial economy forward , but would help resolve the political problems , he adds .
Delta has denied the allegations , saying they are part of a smear campaign .
Truth is our point of reference in everything we did and do .
They also discussed the possibility that Danube states could establish a cross @-@ border co @-@ operation centre , headquartered in Belgrade .
A future electronic governance system will help Kosovo achieve European standards for democratic development , experts said at the international E @-@ governance conference in Pristina on Wednesday ( May 14th ) .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 19 / 10 / 10
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Macedonia and Serbia agreed on Saturday ( September 18th ) to allow their citizens to cross the common border with ID cards instead of passports .
Tensions , however , are rising in the region due to the declaration of independence .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis is expected to speak with her Canadian counterpart and convey the Greek government 's displeasure . [ Getty Images ]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel , who herself grew up in communist East Germany , was among the thousands to cross the much @-@ despised barrier on the night it collapsed .
The Reforma Forum has suggested that Kosovo have seven constituencies with open lists .
Authorities there also charge a tax of 2 % for real estate worth over 5m euros .
" I do not know a single state that plans to increase salaries 13.6 % over inflation of 6.5 % , like Serbia does , " he says .
Moreover , the project has faced regular delays based on funding shortages and poor decisions , according to Italian newspaper Il Piccolo .
According to Lidiaz , the reigning mentality in the country is not one that promotes achievement .
It now has to receive a positive European Commission ( EC ) assessment of its preparedness for accession talks to be recognised as an official EU candidate .
A more recent potential complication was the October 17th election of Turkey to a non @-@ permanent seat on the UN Security Council , raising fears among Greek Cypriots that Turkey would gain the diplomatic clout to block anything perceived as detrimental to Turkish Cypriot interests .
Spahija : Yes , that is a big loss for the club and for me personally .
Dukagjin Pupovci , director of Kosovo Education Centre , does not believe Kosovo will benefit much from this agreement , but Presevo Valley and other Serbian citizens who studied in Kosovo , will .
" It takes less time , " says Tamara Mijovic , 17 , a student from Podgorica .
They send arrears roughly in the amount of Macedonia 's budget and are a guarantor of the country 's economic stability , " World Macedonian Congress President Todor Petrov told SETimes .
School director Fahri Lokaj said the whole event started with an initiative that followed a memorandum signed with USAID in July .
Several hundred UN police officers and KFOR troops were reportedly involved in Monday 's pre @-@ dawn operation , launched after French peacekeepers blocked access roads to the court compound in Mitrovica 's Serb @-@ populated north .
However , Gates also urged the Macedonians to be " as creative as they could and forward @-@ leaning as possible ... so we can try and get their NATO membership done at the foreign ministers meeting in December . "
" The poll shows the rational @-@ emotional ratio among citizens .
" A determined effort must be made to prosecute all identified perpetrators of fraud promptly and transparently , including pending cases from the 2009 local elections , " the delegation added .
Kosovo analyst Ramadan Ilazi says that the end of supervised independence is not substantial , but more rhetorical and declarative as EULEX and the Quint group will continue to maintain control and competencies in certain areas .
" They want to tell Kurdish people that the only way forward is a so @-@ called armed struggle . "
The centrist party , which garnered around 30 % of the vote in late 2008 elections , has already faced grumblings over austerity measures adopted in the face of economic recession .
About 58,000 Albanians live in three municipalities in southern Serbia .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 05 / 04 / 11
" We consider this to be a significant step after many years of our constant warning about these issues , " Dodik said after his talks with Ashton .
" [ The disabled ] comprise the largest welfare category and a large part of the electorate , " Jasarevic told SETimes .
Cyprus has six seats to fill in Strasbourg , the same as in the previous election .
Two weeks before the new high representative takes over , international officials accused political leaders in BiH of blocking reforms and the country 's path to Europe .
" I didn 't risk spending around 13,000 euros , travelling through nightmare circumstances with my children , for a two year stay , " he said with frustration .
Greek players celebrate their victory . [ Getty Images ]
Among the participants were 19 leading Egyptian archaeologists , geologists and Egyptologists ; two Russian academicians ; and the British pyramid researcher , Phillip Coppen .
The first of several training events by the European Central Bank ( ECB ) and the European Commission ( EC ) for bank and fiduciary authorities in nations seeking bloc membership began on Tuesday ( February 2nd ) and will run through Thursday .
" Free movement and safe environment is of interest to all citizens of all communities living in Kosovo .
If the Republic of Macedonia does not become a NATO member only because of its name , then at least we will have a clear situation that the arguments of force have won over arguments of reason .
Turnout was 60.2 % , exceeding the 55.8 % recorded in the 2005 parliamentary elections and the 37.5 % in last month 's European Parliament elections .
Topping their agenda was the upcoming Brdo summit of EU and regional leaders .
The event was in line with two UN and UNESCO initiatives -- the Decade of Dialogue Among Civilisations and the Decade of the Culture of Peace .
The workers were immediately replaced so entry into and exit from the country continued , unhampered .
The Serbian tennis player beat out Australian Chris Guccione in Sunday 's match .
On Sunday , Querrey survived a match point and rallied to beat Isner , 3 @-@ 6 , 7 @-@ 6 ( 4 ) , 6 @-@ 4 .
" But this advantage does not mean Turkey will be accepted by all the players . "
Lieberman also met with President Boris Tadic , Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac .
After much controversy and delays , the EU mission to Kosovo launched deployment on Tuesday .
Romanian public health care system under fire
Memeti : The principle of adequate and equal representation of community members is not fully realised , the process is slow and the public enterprises and funds are not respecting this principle .
Candidates bickered publicly over whether ND should hold a closed party election or open it up to all supporters .
Gender barriers eroding in Macedonian business world
Since mid @-@ January , this heterogeneous coalition has been trying to impeach President Basescu and secure Macovei 's resignation .
According to the indictment , they include the murders of some pro @-@ Kurdish activists , writer Necip Hablemitoglu in 2002 , businessman Ozdemir Sabanci in 1995 and former gendarmerie General Esref Biltis in 1993 .
But under the current system , programme beneficiaries who are top income earners receive a larger share of public funds than those with lower incomes .
The statue is wrapping up a tour of Croatian museums before its permanent installation in the Losinj museum .
The European Commission ( EC ) on Friday ( August 12th ) approved Spain 's request to restrict its labour market to Romanian workers until December 31st 2012 , amid the economic crisis that has hit the country .
" This remains one of my office 's highest priorities , " he added in his bi @-@ annual report to the 15 @-@ nation UN body .
While there are reform @-@ minded politicians within Serbia 's current leadership who believe that the country should " engage more with the Euro @-@ Atlantic agenda , " they do not share their views in public , as they do not have the power to push them through , according to Pajevic .
Tarculovski 's lawyer announced he would appeal his client 's sentence .
Earlier , Kosovo authorities imposed a 10 % duty on all imports from BiH , which was refusing to recognise the stamp .
Analysts see " an enormous and unprecedented threat " to financial stability and prospects for investment .
After a brief semi @-@ retirement , Milo Djukanovic is again taking up high office .
According to tradition , on the evening of Christmas Eve , the family will gather in the house to sing and rejoice together at the birth of Jesus .
Several Balkan states are seeing their chances for EU membership slip away over bilateral disputes with Union member states . [ Getty Images ]
Serbian trucks entering Kosovo pay 160 euros per month for insurance , and Serbian passenger cars pay 120 euros per month .
Most of our new [ MYK ] members come from the party 's assembly , who are quite knowledgeable about the Ataturk ideology , " he explained .
Contributors from Russia , the US , Poland , France , Germany , Hungary , Canada and Serbia will take part in the International Festival of Underwater Films and Photography in Pancevo , Serbia .
The event focused on digitalisation , advertising in media and EU broadcasting legislation .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 11 / 01 / 07
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 28 / 06 / 07
Most of these children range in age from about 4 to 16 , boys and girls alike .
Macroeconomic stability
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 10 / 04 / 12
Brammertz said the prosecution has learned a lot about criminal proceedings in complicated cases over the past 17 years , which will be of great help in the Mladic case .
" We need to identify bonds worth 150 billion euros maturing by 2020 , or a bit later than 2020 , in order for this amount ... to be gathered . "
The conclusion of the latest meeting of the Council of Ministers on December 6th said that Kosovo made progress in trade relations with the European Union .
Seeking to break the deadlock , Lajcak proposed a new police reform plan in late August , but the leaders of the two most influential Bosniak parties , Haris Silajdzic of the Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina ( SBiH ) and Sulejman Tihic of the Party for Democratic Action ( SDA ) , rejected it right away .
The prize is 5,000 euros .
Nexhmije Hasani @-@ Gashi , head of the Inter @-@ Faith Dialogue Initiative in Kosovo , a local NGO in Prizren , told SETimes that there is a message in the act .
The zoo is the largest and best established of its kind in BiH .
The agreement aims to promote co @-@ operation in various fields and strengthen relations between the two countries ' academic and scientific institutions .
Bogdan Stijovic , 24 , told SETimes that he is disappointed with the workers ' action , and believes that there are employees who are in worse positions .
The opposition Serbian Democratic Party ( SDS ) nominated parliament member Ognjen Tadic , and the Party of Democratic Progress ( PDP ) appointed its leader , Mladen Ivanic .
The centre will focus on climate research , earthquake simulations , medicine , pharmaceuticals , nanotechnology and genetic technology .
Through the vote , Moldovans will have their say on the ruling coalition 's proposal to amend the constitution regarding presidential elections .
The 107m @-@ euro deal comes after the Fund cancelled a previous agreement last summer , over an up to 50 % hike in public sector wages undertaken by the government of Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
AKP erred by relying on its absolute majority in Parliament , instead of seeking consensus among political groups , critics say . [ Getty Images ]
Many projects are coming back , and citizens co @-@ operate better than 20 years ago , " Inzko said .
Djordjevic , 23 , was first in the competition of ten young European scientists .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 02 / 07 / 07
In the so @-@ called ' big fish files ' , the trials trailed for years which left the impression the defendants benefit from impunity . "
Pahor and his Croatian counterpart , Jadranka Kosor , are strong proponents of the deal .
" With this law , women who report violence to the police station will be immediately put under state protection , " she says .
In the school complex , Albanian students became the majority as well .
Some 200,000 people work in construction in Bulgaria , according to the state National Statistical Institute . [ Getty Images ]
An 1,800 @-@ year @-@ old skeleton yields proof of surgery in ancient Greece . [ Getty Images ]
Prime Minister George Papandreou reassured Europeans of his country 's commitment to meet its obligations to international creditors .
Authorities now are seeking partners to help finance the projects .
Although the ten insulting videos are inaccessible from Turkey , a total blockage of YouTube continues .
" Such liberal laws are particularly dangerous for small states like Montenegro and I believe the state should proceed more cautiously . "
At NATO 's November 2006 Riga Summit , the force was declared to be at full operational capability , with up to 25,000 troops provided by member states .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , whose Justice and Development Party won snap elections on July 22nd , says his government will work to improve political , economic , social and legal standards .
The European Commission ( EC ) endorsed the plan , but insisted that the country needs to be closely monitored to make sure measures will be effectively implemented .
He congratulated the country for the reforms it has implemented so far , and called for further progress .
United Regions of Serbia has presented candidates for municipality mayors and presidents .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitri Rupel confirmed Jansa 's statement during a recent visit to Macedonia .
" The only remedy for this distorted mentality is Turkey 's accession to the EU , " he said in Auschwitz .
The company plans to open eight shopping centres and nine department stores across the region .
" Macedonia and Serbia @-@ Montenegro , as well as other countries in the region , have no other alternative except the already existing regional coalition to counter criminal undergrounds with much better organisation , compared to the previous period of intergovernmental co @-@ operation , " former Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski said in an interview last year .
She is firmly against the restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian workers and organised a television debate on the issue of opening the labour markets .
Greece 's Regional Development and Competitiveness Minister Michalis Chrysohoidis said on Wednesday ( May 4th ) that there is not much room for further cuts in public spending , despite demands by the EU and IMF .
It is important to say that the example of meeting of the requirements from the road map has shown that very demanding and numerous reforms can be implemented in BiH in a short timeframe -- this is a very positive message for both the EU and for us in BiH .
Behind a wall , the investigators found more than 3,500 pages , sound recordings and other evidence .
We hope that re @-@ counting will confirm a pro @-@ European council in Chisinau , and that we 'll continue what we started four years ago : projects to make Chisinau a modern and citizen @-@ friendly capital , " Chirtoaca told SETimes .
Kosovo 's Central Elections Commission ( CEC ) is working to finalize voters ' lists for the upcoming early elections and hopes to have the job done by the afternoon of Monday ( November 29th ) .
" It is of crucial importance that the EU is not distracted by other pressing issues , " the ministers warned , referring to the financial woes that member states have been experiencing amid the ongoing eurozone crisis .
Nobody wants to remember the one and only entry in the 1994 World Cup , which produced three defeats and ten received goals .
With the recession , the purchase price for recycled plastic waste has nose @-@ dived .
The facility , which has an annual capacity of 600,000 kWh , will be powered by corn silage .
Macedonian military police , US National Guard conduct joint manoeuvres
The two companies have equal stakes of 50 % and share the costs and production .
Discussions focused on the development of science in Croatia , as well as on initiatives for international scientific co @-@ operation .
But , about ten days ago , the interior ministers of France and Germany , Brice Hortefeux and Thomas de Maiziere , sent a letter to the European Commission ( EC ) saying such a move would be " premature " in light of the lack of progress in judicial reform and the fight against corruption and organised crime .
Resolving this issue is a test of credibility for the [ country 's ] aspirations to join NATO .
" With all this political bickering , Romania is basically wasting two months of fight against the recession .
The World Bank has approved a new , 50m @-@ euro International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loan and a Global Efficiency Facility grant of 3.8m euros for the Integrated Nutrient Pollution Control project in Romania .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 21 / 05 / 08
" There are a number of the questions that have to be answered about the process , putting it together , which we began to address with our colleagues here , and with the EU and the Serbians , " Clinton said .
The mastermind of their return , Mirzeta , says that in one year in Fazlagica Kula she has met more people than in all the time she spent in the US .
Croatia 's government at a crossroads
The AP quoted him as describing in the interview the medics ' verdict as unjust and as saying that " the case went the wrong way from the very beginning . "
" Because people want to have peace at home while the championship lasts , they enable the other members of their households to watch their own TV programmes , not exclusively football for a whole month , by buying a new TV set , " a Zagreb salesman says .
Serbia is the leader in Group 7 , while Romania , also in this group , ranks sixth .
Croatia 's uncertain economic future in the EU
Commenting on Zawahiri 's appointment as leader of al @-@ Qaeda on Thursday , Admiral Mike Mullen , chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff , said that that he would face the same fate as his predecessor .
" I thought I was the strongest , toughest and healthiest , and then during a routine medical check up I found I had breast cancer .
Munk 's project also calls for an exclusive marina , with full boat repair and servicing facilities and a golf course .
Orson Welles becomes " Citizen of Split "
" The aim of the amendments is to stop alcohol abuse and regulate the markets -- not to boost the national budget , " says Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Bocevski .
This was an important early test for Sanader , as the main outstanding issue was the fugitive status of Ante Gotovina , a former general who still enjoyed considerable support .
The total investment could reach 20m euros .
However , the ministers from his Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) and its junior coalition partner , New Serbia , failed to get the necessary majority , as those representing the pro @-@ Western Democratic Party ( DS ) abstained and the G17 Plus ministers boycotted the session to protest Kostunica 's attempt to use the issue as a campaign issue .
The body , comprised of 55 countries and international agencies guarding the implementation of the Dayton Accords , is due to decide on the international community 's future role in BiH .
She presented her credentials to Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki on Wednesday ( August 15th ) .
" In 1999 and again in 2005 @-@ 2007 , he sought under especially difficult circumstances to find a solution to the conflict in Kosovo , " the Nobel Committee said in its statement in October .
People under investigation continue to be interviewed by EULEX prosecutors , " Hawton said .
SE Times correspondents Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi , Gabriela Preda , Zoran Nikolovski , Nedjeljko Rudovic , Igor Jovanovic and Jonilda Koci contributed to this article .
Ostojic stresses however that there is more involved than just rolling out the welcome mat to all .
Moreover , he added , the resolution specifically avoided any suggestion that Kosovo was part of Serbia , as distinct from Yugoslavia .
In September 2006 , following the government 's initial inquiry into the case , Transport and Communications Minister Mile Janevski -- with the prime minister and the rest of the cabinet by his side -- told a press conference that he has received several threats against his life .
Independent budget organisations are managing their budgets and have legal responsibility to do so .
In the face of this , al @-@ Qaeda 's message of holy war against the West carries little traction for populations struggling against authoritarian regimes at home and worsening socio @-@ economic conditions .
Statue tells tale of Turkey @-@ Armenian ties
Front companies use Turkey for Iran 's nuclear programme
BiH took some small steps as well towards fulfilling conditions for the eventual closure of the Office of the High Representative and its transition to the Office of the EU special representative .
Earlier in the year , Ivanovic won the French Open .
The facility would store residues from devices using radioactive elements -- such as old lightning rods or laboratory and X @-@ ray residue .
According to analyst Mersel Biljalji , Macedonia has not adequately fulfilled the obligations it assumed when visa liberalisation was granted 11 months ago .
These days , juvenile females often outdrink the boys .
As a troubling element of Croatian economy , national export is undergoing strategic changes that should , in the long run , raise the standard of living , lower the unemployment rate and generally improve the economy .
" We must survive ; we have families and with our salaries we need to have two or sometimes three jobs just to support the family , " Rukiqi says .
He estimates that around 650,000 employees in Serbia are not registered as employed .
" The goal of the project is to enable every student to have a computer on their desk and have access to all subjects taught via the computer , " Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said at a March 13th press conference .
" It was hard to make [ Duka ] leave because of the hard economic situation here , " Sami Lushkaku told the Daily Express .
The Socialist Party ( SP ) and other opposition groups say the government lacks a " concrete schedule " for providing the ID cards .
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 08 / 02 / 12
According to a poll in the Split daily Slobodna Dalmacija , 75 % of respondents say they would pay more for bread if that would get Hajduk into the next round .
The task force against corruption and organised crime was formed , and a prosecutor is appointed for each office to deal with corruption cases .
And we as a people are humbled and honoured . "
Croatia is gaining ever more of a voice in the UN , from presiding over the Economic and Social Council in 2002 to chairing and co @-@ chairing various committees , commissions and other panels , including the anti @-@ terrorism committee within the security council .
Kostunica aide and Minister for Kosovo and Metohija Slobodan Samardzic said Serbs and other non @-@ Albanians loyal to Serbia " have acquired democratically elected representatives and governing bodies " with the new parliament .
" They transport goods from Serbia , sell them without any tax and become rich . "
Banja Luka , Republika Srpska , hosted the third international carnival on Saturday ( June 12th ) that brought together 1,500 participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad .
Neither did her father .
That is against the norms of Islam , " he said .
Albania has great tourism potential and the World Tourism Organisation will support its development , Secretary @-@ General Taleb Rifai said on Wednesday ( November 24th ) .
Websites of newspapers , wire services , television and radio are of keen interest to Balkan internet users .
Matijasevic explained that even though more than a few tender documents have been made , the number of firms expressing serious interest is low .
" And I did lay down ... the possibility for a more significant involvement of American businesses in the major energy projects , both in Bulgaria and the Balkans -- in the infrastructure in the defence industry . "
Both Gasi and Fazlic are proud of the relationship between their Gene Bank and the project of the European Co @-@ operative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources .
Only Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander Mark Fitzgerald managed to arrive in Pristina to observe a Kosovo Security Forces drill at a thermoelectric power plant near Pristina .
The organisation 's representative , Zvezdan Kalmar , told SETimes that Serbia should not take part in Belene for " environmental , economic and safety reasons . "
According to officials , it is accumulating plant derivatives southwest of Prizren and in the municipality of Dragas in preparation for switching to renewable sources .
They were back the next day , scores of them , walking around the tree , pinning notes on it saying , " It wasn 't suicide , it was political murder . "
Syrian President Bashar al @-@ Assad , they said , must step down and hand power to his vice @-@ president until a council is formed to transition the government to democracy .
Because some clauses require a 3 / 5th majority vote in parliament , the government must reach agreement with the opposition Socialists .
Welcoming the results of Sunday 's vote , top EU officials reassured Serbia of its EU prospects .
Amid political shifts and Turkey 's evolving international profile , groups such as Istanbul @-@ based Genc see an opportunity .
The statement was read aloud by Aysel Tugluk , one of the victorious independent candidates fielded by the Kurdish @-@ backed Peace and Democracy Party ( BDP ) .
The dramatic historical events in Yugoslavia resulted in little coverage of the Berlin Wall 's fall , thus , the public failed to attribute much importance to the event .
" People who live in the north of Montenegro had a chance to see most plays the theatre had to offer .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 16 / 07 / 08
Demos was not formed to help former President Branko Crvenkovski regain power , Spasov says .
Besim Hoti , a Mitrovica Kosovo Police spokesperson , said on Radio Free Europe that the suspension continues because the six officers refused to obey an order issued by Maliqi .
The part of the mountain called Gora is inhabited by a people of the same name -- the Gorani .
Some media reports have linked them to the radical Islamic Wahhabi movement .
One high @-@ profile example is accused drug lord Darko Saric 's organised crime group , suspected of involvement in smuggling cocaine from South America to Serbia .
The authorities have already announced plans to invest the revenue in job growth , retirement system reform , improved social services and the building of modern infrastructure in RS .
Activities at the Brezovica ski resort can now be watched from computer screens anywhere in the world .
The president of Croatia plays a role in foreign policy @-@ making , is the chief military commander and heads the national intelligence service .
Stankovic escaped on May 25th , while being taken for dental treatment at a local hospital .
Said goalkeeper Mirko Alilovic , who had a spectacular game , " I am so sorry that we did not win . "
Cluj @-@ Napoca , Romania , is hosting the eighth Transylvania International Film Festival through Sunday ( June 7th ) .
Of the ten languages we provide on the site , English appears to have the highest readership ( 80 % ) .
Serbian parliament ratifies SAA
Montenegro intends to auction the controlling stakes in 11 state @-@ owned companies this year .
Much the same can be said about Serbia , where pro @-@ Western leadership has invested enormous energy in placing the country on a new track .
Did Republika Srpska violate the right to equal representation ?
Sibiu , dating back to at least the 12th century , is hosting hundreds of cultural events this year . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Some of the most serious allegations concern the state of the media in Turkey , where numerous journalists have faced lawsuits aimed - according to press freedom advocates -- at intimidating them .
It means that from the point of view of positioning , the message was clear .
Speaking afterward , Talat said he and Christofias had " different views " as to whether the talks could still begin in June .
Since then , its flock has grown to around 6,000 faithful , and 21 additional churches have been built around Kosovo .
" In each city , the political party which runs it employs their militants as school directors and teachers sometime unfortunately .
Palaeontologist Vlad Codrea of Babes @-@ Bolyai University said 90 % of the mastodon 's bones were intact , with damage only to the skull and tusks .
The legality of Kosovo 's nearly two @-@ year @-@ old independence from Serbia was debated at The Hague on Tuesday .
It starts at the Italian ports of Bari and Brindisi and ends in Burgas and Varna in Bulgaria .
Croatia is the only non @-@ EU member state with which it shares a border .
The rallies were organised via Facebook and were inspired by a recent wave of protests in Spain .
Rather , countries will be evaluated and progress individually on the basis of a reinforced monitoring system .
A stumbling block to Papademos is reported to be Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos ' objections to letting the banker make his own appointments to an administration that must deal with the Troika .
" It is important to underscore that BiH made a meaningful contribution to coalition efforts in Iraq . "
The Spanish government announced on Friday ( July 25th ) it is reintroducing a requirement for work permits for Romanians , a move that sparked immediate EU reaction .
" The United States recognises the immense suffering of the Armenian people due to mass killings and forced deportations at the end of the Ottoman Empire , " he said .
They also urged Bosnian leaders to commit to the needed compromises , if they really want to achieve their stated Euro @-@ Atlantic integration goal .
The meeting in Mafra , about 40km from Lisbon , coincides with a critical phase in a last @-@ ditch effort to reach a solution on Kosovo 's future .
Only the AKP and the Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) managed to pass that threshold , while the remaining 45 % of the vote was divided among 17 parties , none of which made it into Parliament .
Six Turkish soldiers died the following day when their vehicle hit a landmine in a southeastern area where PKK guerrillas are active .
Northern Kosovo : no resolution in sight
Montenegro has high hopes of moving ahead soon with visa liberalisation .
Conventional wisdom , blending politics and economics , says that wherever economic growth is high , social stability and sound politics have a better chance of prevailing .
US Senator Richard Lugar ( left ) and former US Senator Sam Nunn established the chemical weapon destruction programme . [ Getty Images ]
His murder remains unresolved .
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A German company is building wind energy generators on Goles , a mountain near Pristina 's airport , and they are expected to be functional within a few months .
Demetris Christofias , from the communist AKEL party , campaigned on a pro @-@ reunification platform and won the presidency in 2008 .
Reports at the time said that different weapons , including rocket @-@ propelled grenade launchers , mortars , grenades , explosives , machine guns and ammunition , had been found during a raid on houses in the town and in nearby caves .
Such a change would be beneficial to both countries , " Aikaterini Papadopoulou , 73 , told Southeast European Times .
The Council of Ministers has agreed to support an action plan for police reform , stipulating the establishment of a directorate for police co @-@ ordination and several police institutions .
He was overthrown during the 1989 revolution and shot by a firing squad following a brief trial by a military tribunal .
Other media outlets gave the story little attention , in part because other events dominated the headlines . On November 29th , one day after the tape was released , a domestic airliner crashed , killing all 57 on board .
Serbia 's Privatisation Agency lists 182 companies that remain unsold after three or more attempts to auction them , and 246 sold at the third auction .
The Islamic Community in Serbia , led by Sandzak Mufti Muamer Zukorlic , believes that Muslims in Serbia should come under the authority of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Cyprus tops Forbes list among Southeast European countries
By the end of this year , Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) will be ready to present a new " civilian constitution , " intended to replace the one adopted two years after the 1980 military coup .
The technology is already in place for 3D TV sets , says a European consortium researching the issue .
The two met during Stojanovski 's visit to Tirana .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said last week that Belgrade authorities and the EU might reach an agreement on deployment of the EULEX mission to Kosovo and have that agreement undergo verification by the UN Security Council .
His SBB -- like him , a political newcomer -- achieved remarkable success at all levels Sunday and seems poised to become influential .
With talks on a new government coalition under way in Serbia , the ruling Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) unveiled on Wednesday ( January 31st ) a set of Kosovo @-@ related conditions under which it would agree to join the country 's next cabinet .
According to the Albanian Institute of Statistics , in 2007 , the country recorded an estimated 33,200 live births , compared to 52,000 in 2006 .
The organizations it produced existed as powerful instruments that contributed to the rise of political parties with Islamic politicians , such as the AKP who are today at odds with the country 's secular establishment .
The difficult economic situation is compounded by what President Boris Tadic described last week as a second wave of the global economic crisis .
A meeting of EU foreign ministers in Slovenia later this week could prove the last chance for Macedonia and Greece to end their name dispute before the start of the NATO summit in Bucharest next week .
Those in northern Kosovo are generally in favour of the document , while those who live south of the Ibar River -- and are surrounded by Albanian communities -- question whether it could be implemented in their enclaves .
The new right @-@ wing government that came into power in July 2005 halted the sale , claiming irregularities .
Prosecutors say they have around 20 witnesses who will testify while having their identities protected .
Turkey and Romania move to bring their citizens home while the EU mulls steps against the Gaddafi regime .
The Hague court denied Haradinaj 's request for provisional release on September 11th arguing it would pose a danger to witnesses and to the integrity of the retrial .
Poorly organised census casts doubt on results
Tensions rose after a July 9th dispute between a Roma and a Magyar at a local bar in the village of Sancrainei in Harghita County .
The leaders of BiH and Serbia met in Istanbul last week with an eye to the future , rather than the past .
The small Protestant church in downtown Pristina has been around since 1985 .
National central banks of the 14 eurozone countries will also participate in the programme . [ Getty Images ]
Military officers say some EU @-@ initiated reforms have watered down their powers in necessary security operations .
Greece can expect assistance with its financial meltdown from fellow eurozone members , European officials indicated Tuesday , though no formal plan has been announced .
" For politicians the conflict was a game , and to them killing was nothing .
Turkey has decided to the join the Plant for the Planet : Billion Tree Campaign of the UN Environment Programme ( UNEP ) , the Turkish Environment Ministry said on Tuesday ( June 5th ) .
Challenger Dervis Eroglu attracted just over 50 % of the vote Sunday ( April 18th ) to become the new president of the Turkish half of the divided island of Cyprus .
The EU and Serbia react negatively to what they call Pristina 's unilateral retaliatory trade measures .
Macedonia aims to turn Skopje 's Alexander the Great airport into a regional hub .
We 're on our own , so we have to be careful .
" If we are choosing between the EU and rehabilitating those who murdered our fellow citizens and threw them into the frozen river , then we will think carefully .
The most important change , he added , will be inexpensive loans with fixed interest rates .
Bosnian , Croatian and Slovenian media carried the story , which prompted legislators to call for safer registration plates that would not be so easily forged .
The EULEX special prosecutor 's office in Kosovo has pressed charges against four daily Infopress employees and owner Rexhep Hoti , as well as against Skenderaj Mayor Sami Lushtaku .
Macedonia , Greece and Turkey are also coping with shortages .
" Every guest is welcome in Croatia , especially our friends from BiH .
The first guest to enter the house Christmas morning -- the polozajnik -- starts the fire in the fireplace and makes a wish for wealth and health .
US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns . [ File ]
Parliament is expected to endorse the new coalition cabinet Tuesday evening , only hours before the constitutional deadline .
Describing the content of the posters as an abuse of the freedom of expression , Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki distanced the government from the billboards .
The package , which needs to be endorsed by all member nations to enter into force , includes a list of 47 recommended action points .
Macedonian police bust international weapons smuggling ring
" Current opposition politicians and their associates , who allegedly knew that Djindjic was going to be assassinated , are sporadically mentioned in public .
KFOR 's basic mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for everybody in the country .
According to Transparency International , fighting corruption is one of the major areas in which the government will have to demonstrate progress .
With the world 's eyes on Kosovo , any violent act would be counterproductive and only set the clock back , UNMIK warned on Monday after receiving what it described as " credible threats . "
" I expected concrete measures , not a general wording of this programme , " Association of Businessman in Romania General @-@ Secretary Cristian Parvan told SETimes .
Meanwhile , last summer US troops already took over control of sector 3 , covering the Pristina region .
Serbian cultural and historical heritage also figured in the fair materials .
Warning that growing sectarian tensions in Lebanon could affect the entire region , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed Ankara 's readiness Wednesday to play a mediating role .
A DJ spins at the Refresh Festival . [ Marina Roganovic ]
Serbian transplants held up by organ shortage
According to its Doing Business 2012 report , issued jointly with the International Finance Corporation ( IFC ) , 21 of the 24 countries in the region , including all Southeast European nations with the exception of Greece , implemented a total of 53 pro @-@ business reforms .
A banner hangs on the EU headquarters in Brussels welcoming Cyprus and Malta to the Eurogroup . [ Getty Images ]
Montenegrin Defence Minister Boro Vucinic and Bosnian counterpart Selmo Cikotic signed an agreement Thursday ( October 14th ) on co @-@ operation in the defence sector .
The Greek company Marak Electronics will build a telematic network in the Evros River delta of northern Greece .
Also of crucial concern are the economic repercussions of civil unrest in Syria , which extend beyond the growing bilateral trade between Turkey and Syria .
Bulgarian wrestler Kiril Terziev , in his first @-@ ever Olympics , bested Cuba 's Ivan Fundora Zaldiva to win the bronze medal in the 74kg category .
" The current constitution and the expert draft of the new supreme legal document of Montenegro do not provide for the implementation of the international standards in independence and autonomy of the judiciary power , " Vukoti said .
Macedonian government and opposition agree on judicial reforms
The state agreed to be an endorser for a 70m @-@ euro Galenika bank loan .
Blanka Vlasic of Croatia wins the second best female European Athlete title for 2009 .
The checkpoint will connect Ivaylovgrad in Bulgaria and Kyprinos in northeast Greece .
Eye on the prize : Balkan countries still committed to EU membership
However , the Alliance said , BiH 's first Annual National Programme will be accepted only when all defence facilities -- anything immovable -- are officially registered as the state property of BiH for use by the defence ministry .
Hundreds turned out in Istanbul to protest the murder of Hrant Dink . [ Getty Images ]
But it fell short of a 126 @-@ seat majority .
By Elisabeth Maragoula for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 11 / 04 / 11
Pristina sticks to its line on northern Kosovo as the EU attempts to get dialogue back on track .
" Effective implementation could be further strengthened by ensuring an increased transparency of the law drafting process , " the organisation said .
Engin Ceber , 29 , was among four leftists arrested in Istanbul on September 28th while protesting the authorities ' failure to punish police officers who shot and subsequently paralysed 17 @-@ year @-@ old vendor Ferhat Gercek a year ago .
SETimes : What measures will Macedonia take ?
In Valencia , Spain , police arrested Vladimir Milisavljevic -- known as Budala -- who was sentenced in absentia in 2007 to 35 years in prison for Djindjic 's assassination .
However , the public does not share their enthusiasm .
However , we were confronted by a large attack .
The document , adopted on Wednesday , said Bulgaria , Greece , Italy , Moldova , Poland , Romania , Russia , Turkey and Ukraine have shown " extremely worrying delays " in the implementation of ECHR decisions due to " major structural problems . "
Greek Culture Minister Michalis Liapis ( left ) and his Albanian counterpart , Ylli Pango , look at the two ancient marble sculptures during a ceremony of the artefacts ' return to Albania on February 7th in Athens . [ Getty Images ]
By Ozgur Ogret for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 01 / 06 / 11
It moved up four places to 50th , ahead of Slovenia , South Africa , Jordan and Argentina .
" Kosovo has made considerable improvement as regards reintegration of repatriated persons , " the European Commission Liaison Office ( ECLO ) told SETimes .
( Various sources -- 20 / 09 / 2010 @-@ 27 / 09 / 2010 )
In March , SETimes launched its 2011 Facebook photo contest .
Serbia " is essentially facing a serious turning point , if a power shift occurs , " Bogosavljevic said .
Incumbent Prime Minister Hashim Thaci 's new cabinet is expected to have 16 ministries .
The three @-@ page letter reportedly recommends steps to speed up the implementation of a deal Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat reached in July , but with little progress to date .
Serbian Central Bank Governor Radovan Jelasic has criticised the new budget . [ Getty Images ]
By Alakbar Raufoglufor Southeast European Times -- 22 / 10 / 11
Nicolaou 's research interests focus on chemical synthesis , molecular design and molecular recognition , and the biological actions of molecules .
" Both Bleek and Cook argue that bridge building by itself will not be sufficient to resolve the current diplomatic impasse .
The Danube separates the new and old parts of Belgrade -- its waters meet the Sava River near the Kalemegdan Fortress , built around the end of the first century AD .
( Various sources - 10 / 04 / 09 @-@ 17 / 04 / 09 )
Jovana Stankovic , 30 , is an experienced saleswoman , but lost her job a year ago because the shop she worked at closed .
Romania 's Ponta urges EP 's Severin to step down amid scandal
Amid the difficult political and economic situation in BiH , the bishops sent a message of hope , urging Catholics not to abandon BiH as their country and to hold on to their Croatian identity .
This week , Easy Jet accepted the first bookings for a direct line between Pristina and Geneva .
The law provides for the persecution of multiple crimes committed during both war times and peaceful reintegration , as well as acts that pose an immediate threat to the country 's independence and territorial integrity .
Few would have imagined that after power changed hands -- democratically in 2000 -- a person once closely tied to Milosevic would again be at the helm of the police .
" The longer the [ Libyan ] conflict gets extended , the harder it will be for Turkish leaders to stand behind their position in front of their own people , " he told SETimes .
Belgrade has proposed a plan that would put the province 's central administration on the municipal level , and would strengthen local self @-@ administration .
Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu 's National Liberal Party ( PNL ) was third with 18.32 % .
Ergin noted on Wednesday that there was no limit set for periods of arrest under Turkish law prior to the new changes to the criminal code .
Job seekers look over employment postings in Zagreb . [ Petar Kos / SETimes ]
" We have our limits , " he said .
The ratings agency 's first Emerging Europe Sensitivity Index ( EESI ) covers 19 countries outside the euro area , including nine Balkan nations , eight former Soviet republics , as well as Hungary and Poland .
Already , she said , the government has ended the practice of allowing bidders to offer no more than a 20 % discount , which has eliminated competition .
May 2nd - From their positions in the hills around the city , JNA and Serb forces begin shelling Sarajevo .
We expect BiH to accept and implement police reform state agency propositions , " the head of the European Commission Delegation in BiH , Dimitris Kourkoulas , said .
" This adds to the overcrowding in prisons ... Judges do not make effective use of the probation system . "
Culture and Sports : Kosovo hosts 2010 Book Fair
Tanja Jankovic recalls her experiences as a Serb translator working at the largest US military base in the Balkans .
The site features biographies of the first and last communist rulers , Georgi Dimitrov and Todor Zhivkov , the stories of opposition leader Nikola Petkov and dissident writer Georgi Markov .
Members also called on BiH to take " urgent steps to respect its commitments as a member of the Council of Europe and undertake comprehensive key reforms , including constitutional reforms . "
The Airbus A350 is a new mid @-@ sized , long @-@ range jet for which Airbus has booked 4,060 orders as of November .
There is " clear and convincing evidence that going forward will compromise the integrity and fairness of the proceedings , " Prosecutor Daryl Mundis told the court .
Albania , Croatia and Macedonia 's entry into NATO in 2008 or 2009 should be a priority , according to US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns .
The country cannot develop without a president ; nobody believes in the future , " Veronica Popescu , a teacher from Calarasi , told SETimes .
The formal process of EU integration has largely stalled , owing to the failure of state @-@ level authorities to appoint a successor to the current head of the Directorate of European Integration , Osman Topcagic .
The ministry also plans to hike soldiers ' monthly income from 300 euros to 700 euros .
He says there are no resources available for a hike in wages , and that he opposes taking out loans and adding to the budget deficit for that purpose .
According to Popovic , some witnesses spoke of former Yugoslav President Vojislav Kostunica 's participation in the JSO rebellion .
Sanader given mandate to form the government
The Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning has secured the site and put it under temporary measures .
The latter sum includes the Bulgaria 's contribution to the EU budget -- 323.8m euros or 1.2 % of GDP .
NGOs are planning the second flotilla next month . ( Hurriyet , Internet Haber- 30 / 05 / 11 )
FTV issued a press statement after the incident calling upon authorities to stop the growing pressure on local journalists .
The new pro @-@ European government in Moldova starts an initiative to dismantle 360km of barbed @-@ wire fences set up in the wake of World War II to separate the country from Romania .
Sarajevo University Political Science Professor Sacir Filandra believes the ICJ 's ruling has shifted the debate .
No one , it seems , is ready to take the plunge .
Women activists carry a mock coffin for Ayse Pasali , who was killed by her ex @-@ husband . [ Reuters ]
A deal , he suggested , could even come within this year .
It decided not to process them in 2006 and returned them , asking Macedonia to do it instead .
Greece tourism potential sparks optimism
In January , Andreadis presented the Greek Tourism 2020 Proposal for a New Development Model which specified the priorities and goals to ensure tourism growth .
2009 to bring ban on plastic bags in Macedonia
In Turkey 's parliamentary democracy , the president is commander in chief of the armed forces .
BiH authorities will need to concentrate their efforts on practical activities and the realization of commitments already undertaken within the framework of Partnership for Peace ( PfP ) .
Eurozone finance ministers are scheduled to meet Wednesday in Brussels to decide whether they will release more funds .
If successful , the test will be launched this year under the name NuroPro , first in Greece and later in the US and other countries .
According to Serbia 's Minister for Kosovo , Goran Bodganovic , it shows that " Pristina is not keen to resolve open and contentious questions through dialogue and compromise . "
Enkeled Alibeaj , a former justice minister and current parliamentary law commission member from the ruling Democratic Party , disagrees .
It also called on Kosovo institutions to " adopt a transparent approach when undertaking actions that have a significant impact on the daily lives of any part of the population in Kosovo , so that the people concerned can make the necessary arrangements in good time . "
The KCK case has triggered many street protests and riots . [ Reuters ]
Parliament passed the declaration last week . [ Reuters ]
Serbia seeks to boost workplace safety
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov began a four @-@ day official visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority on Monday ( March 24th ) , at the invitation of presidents Shimon Peres and Mahmoud Abbas .
As Stankovic , the job holder @-@ turned @-@ seeker , sees it , " The problem is the number of unemployed people with high education levels and great experience and expertise .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 09 / 09 / 09
In RS , which has 1.3 million people , there are about 142,000 unemployed .
Greek citizens were kept away by an estimated 5,000 police who ringed Syntagma Square , the site of frequent demonstrations and riots .
Bulgaria , meanwhile , paid dearly for its hesitation in reforms , dropping 11 places to 72nd .
But the biggest roadblock -- 100 metres long -- in Rudare remains in place and the Serbs say they are " at the ready " in case tensions erupt again .
Aliu also said the law isolates the monuments from others by giving the church authority over them . " [ It ] provides monuments within this area with special treatment .
Sequi : Albania 's EU membership requires reforms , free elections
Power company representatives say 16 international companies have shown interest in working in Serbia so far .
Ankara is working towards a permanent truce with the terrorist PKK , which recently declared a temporary ceasefire .
( UNHCR , Reuters , Guardian - 20 / 06 / 11 ; AP , BBC - 19 / 06 / 11 ; FOCUS News Agency , Xinhua - 17 / 06 / 11 )
" If , however , no such decision is taken , we shall need to carefully consider our entire policy from now on regarding the support we give to the reform of European legislation on Schengen .
Despite the record spending in December , most Croatians remain dissatisfied with their financial status , according to recent polls .
According to Bytyci , children who watch the show are able to demonstrate a more positive attitude towards children from other ethnic backgrounds .
The disqualification of the candidates is an example of the continued " deep @-@ state mentality " in Turkey , he said .
Romanians -- so often in the dark -- have long waited for this news .
While Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) vaulted from 109th to 102nd this year , it remained the region 's laggard on competitiveness .
The country 's GDP will rise , as will overall economic growth .
" Is there anything more valuable than human life ?
Greece and Bulgaria affirmed their common commitment to further expand bilateral co @-@ operation in the energy sector , according to a joint statement by Greek Development Minister Christos Folias and Bulgarian Economy and Energy Minister Petar Dimitrov after talks in Sofia on Friday ( November 7th ) .
The US delegation also met with High Representative Valentin Inzko .
( Various sources - 22 / 12 / 06 @-@ 29 / 12 / 07 )
According to Turkish media reports , at least seven people have already been taken into custody in connection with the blast .
Local Serb leaders in northern Kosovo are ready to let KFOR control the area , but not EULEX and Kosovo institutions .
" You are the people who should build a new Kosovo , " he said .
Because of this , European diplomats question whether Davutoglu will put EU membership on the backburner to focus on Turkey 's neo @-@ Ottoman vision .
The 8 @-@ billion @-@ euro pipeline is a flagship project in the EU 's Southern Gas Corridor initiative , and is aimed at reducing the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's dependence on Russian supplies .
" We are trying to make sure the state can continue to operate without problems , " Sachinidis added .
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik . [ Getty Images ]
" There is declining trust of Greek citizens towards the major parties , " Dimitris Sotiropoulos , a professor of political sociology at the University of Athens , told SETimes .
Livia Saplacan , spokeswoman of Romania 's National Anti @-@ corruption Department ( DNA ) , told SETimes that the department has run into several obstacles over the past ten years .
Also in the news : Kosovo 's ski resort , Brezovica , is ready for privatisation by the end of the year , and major foreign retail chains in Croatia protest new legislation .
Rakcevic made it clear that such a decision should be made by a referendum .
Macedonia , for instance , was directly affected by the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict , as hundreds of thousands of refugees crossed the border . In 2001 , moreover , the country entered a period of ethnic conflict , and some in the country -- primarily ethnic Macedonians -- believe the instability spilled over from Kosovo .
Greek football has a strong " Yugoslav connection " despite the rarity of encounters between national teams .
Earlier this week , the credit @-@ rating agency Standard & Poor 's downgraded Romania 's debt rating to " junk , " but officials in Bucharest have said they see no need to seek IMF assistance at this stage .
Deputies from the now @-@ defunct Democratic Society Party have decided to stay in parliament .
The ICJ 's July 22nd ruling , which found that Pristina did not breach international law when it declared independence , has put Serbia in a difficult position , University of Belgrade political science professor Predrag Simic told SETimes .
Going from house to house , they tap people on their backs with cornel twigs , typically decorated with ribbons , yarn , popcorn and fruit , while wishing them health , longevity and success .
While he held the post , he had a strong belief that the country could and will join the Union .
Such developments do not help Kosovo 's image at a time it is on the verge of gaining independence , said Prime Minister Agim Ceku .
They produced everything from bullets for small calibre pistols to projectiles for rocket launchers .
" This year the crisis has taken the heaviest toll on our sales , " a market vendor complains . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
My country is prepared for the upcoming sports event that will unite the world , " Chinese Ambassador to Macedonia Dong Fu Feng said .
He opted to sound a bright note .
Albania hosts NATO military exercise
The actual state of democracy hinges greatly on the morality and sense of accountability of political leaders , which can be dismaying under certain conditions .
Veteran journalist Mehmet Arslan , 43 , was on hand for the president 's two @-@ day visit .
The new exhibition is an attempt to evade the circumstances that created Jasenovac , " he said after visiting the Memorial Centre .
We do not have yet the official figure for GDP growth in 2007 .
Ankara began its accession negotiations in October 2005 , but has so far completed talks on only one chapter , science and research .
" Besides traditional fields of exploitation ( prostitution , begging and theft , textile and agricultural sectors ) , sectors such as construction , tourism , catering , nursing and domestic service are increasingly affected by THB . "
Serbian officials say they are constitutionally bound to hold elections in Kosovo , which declared independence four years ago and is recognised by more than 80 nations .
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- KFOR handed over control of a sector of the border with Macedonia to Kosovo Border Police at a special ceremony Saturday ( January 22nd ) .
He was scheduled to meet also with parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri , son of the assassinated prime minister .
Boasting renowned and medicinal destinations like the Arandjelovac spa , this segment marks the fastest growth segment in the sector .
The public prosecutor 's office initiated a procedure in Serbia 's Constitutional Court to ban " National Order " activities .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 21 / 12 / 11
According to Sarajevo @-@ based commentator Senad Pecanin , " the impression one gets is that at this rate , BiH will not enter the EU for another ten years . "
Republika Srpska ( RS ) President Milorad Dodik announced on Friday ( March 11th ) that he will propose holding a referendum on whether the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and the prosecutor 's office should exist in the present form .
The artist said he chose Belgrade because it is a multi @-@ ethnic city and the centre of the Balkans .
Aside from French company EDF , which has agreed to get an at least 10 % stake in the project , some German firms have expressed interest in it , Gazprom said earlier .
" The purpose [ of the operation ] is to sever the financial channels and support to ... Mladic , the possible discovery of evidence of this and of documents that are interesting for us , " he said .
SETimes : Which are the most sensitive cases handled by the Kosovo prosecution , and how are they run ?
The festival atmosphere is best described by its slogan " You only live once . "
Videanu did not mention whether subsidiaries of the new holding companies -- particularly those producing thermal power -- might face possible shut downs over non @-@ compliance with EU environmental regulations .
Cruise missiles are essentially small @-@ unmanned aircraft designed for offensive missions .
Cikotic : The date of the deployment will depend on the deployment schedule of the Danish continent .
The republican budget will set aside 400m euros over the next three years in order to maintain the majority of ownership .
A blizzard on Friday and Saturday kept 103 polling stations located high in the mountains across Macedonia from opening at all , thwarting approximately 12,000 voters ( less than 1 % ) from casting their ballots .
He says the situation throughout the country is not much better and that Albania is one of the most polluted countries in Europe .
Nevertheless , there is cause for optimism .
" They tried [ boycotting parliament ] three times before and nobody cared .
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Serbian secret files could be opened to public
Culture and Sports : Athens Marathon draws 3,000 runners
Papadimitriou said that before PASOK took office , the centre @-@ right government of Costas Karamanlis " simply blamed [ the country 's debt ] on the global economic crisis . "
" By July , we expect a decrease of prices on wheat products and bread , which will be affected by the increase of local production at that time , " Wheat Production Association 's Muhamet Farrizi told SETimes .
After months of pressure from within his party 's ranks , Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc announced a government shuffle late last week .
Their obstructionist policies are meant to demonstrate that BiH has no future .
Another censorship controversy erupts in Turkey after a magazine is deemed a threat to social norms .
Since the regime 's fall , many have emigrated to other parts of Europe -- indeed , there is scarcely a family in Albania that does not have at least one member abroad .
Discussions focused on the importance of electronic content as a key factor for growth , development and competitiveness .
No less than 68.5 % of respondents indicated they have a positive opinion about Turkey , while only a quarter view the country negatively .
I am always optimistic and hoping for the best , but this is certainly not for the best , " he said .
In Serbia , the demand for housing has recently grown .
Zagreb and Zadar , Croatia , are hosting the eighth European Short Story Festival though Friday ( June 5th ) .
Existing tensions caused by Dodik 's on @-@ again , off @-@ again vow to hold a referendum to challenge the validity of BiH state courts as well as the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) have now grown deeper .
UN Special Representative for Macedonia Matthew Nimetz leaves the presidential office in Skopje last week following talks with top officials . [ Getty Images ]
Ivan Cacic is the new regional head of the World Meteorological Organisation .
Macedonian citizens in the US can vote at the embassy in Washington or consulates throughout the country . [ Macedonian Embassy ]
Srebrenica is " a topic many of my fellow Serbs would prefer to forget , " he wrote .
" We accept Ban Ki @-@ moon 's statement that the new reality in Kosovo should be in accordance with actual standards , " UK Permanent Representative Sir John Sawers said on Friday .
Recently established by the government , the public research institute will collect and publish data on crimes against peace , war crimes , crimes against humanity and acts of genocide committed in Kosovo from 1998 through June 1999 .
" I will be a little sad when all this is over and my album is filled .
" We cannot afford to sit back and wait for new audiences to come to us ; we have to find them , " Ljumovic said .
From Bucharest , Biden headed to Prague , the last stop on his three @-@ day regional tour of Central and Eastern Europe .
Belgrade wants an ad @-@ hoc international mechanism to investigate allegations about former Kosovo Albanian rebels .
Former Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu suffered another loss Sunday when his own party ousted him as chairman , just weeks ahead of snap elections .
Ana Rukavina lost her battle with leukemia , but the foundation set up in her name is helping to foster potentially life @-@ saving stem cell research .
According to Cazim Sarajlic , director of Tuzla 's Museum of Portraits , Selimovic is " the most significant name in Tuzla when it comes to art . "
The school is mixed : Albanian and Serb students are taught in the same building , but not at the same time .
The opposition Vetevendosje Movement is against the resolution , and accuses the Thaci government of trying to " smuggle in " a special status for northern Kosovo as a price for ending supervised independence .
Banja Luka child psychiatrist Dr. Ranka Kalinic says internal risk factors , such as depression or a family history of suicide , can lead a child to take his or her life .
Outside the courtroom , Greece 's Dutch Ambassador Ioannis Economides urged Macedonia " to resist using today 's decision to subvert the negotiations , " and NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in Brussels that Macedonia will not be admitted to the Alliance until the name issue is resolved , leaving some Greek analysts less anxious over what they called a technical knockout for Macedonia .
Sarajevo voted best city to visit
These benefits have attracted inhabitants from other towns and villages in the vicinity -- as many as 37 apartment buildings are currently under construction in the town .
These properties are mostly military warehouses , barracks and administrative buildings that cannot be used until land registration is completed .
General Erhard Buhler : First of all , let me outline the vision that leads our efforts .
In 2004 Rouvas took third place for Greece with his rendition of " Shake It . "
" We explained our mission ... we are here to establish the road towards the status .
Also in science and technology news : Albania and Serbia take steps to boost co @-@ operation in the field of health .
The Serbian Football Association on Thursday ( December 6th ) fired national soccer team coach Javier Clemente after the team failed to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals .
Outside the University of Athens , several hundred meters from the reviewing stands , Sophocles Markis , 24 , handed out flyers in protest and told SETimes , " We feel like we 're exiled in our own country . "
That , in turn , casts a cloud on prospects for a quick start to negotiations on a new partnership agreement between the bloc and its main energy supplier .
" This implies that in order to sustain current growth levels , the country 's need for foreign capital is rising rapidly . "
Citing the ongoing reforms in the Serbian court system , political analyst Misa Vlasic appeared sceptical that the effort to " paralyse " the drug dealing networks would produce the desired results .
Two years after the discovery of a 4.5m @-@ euro financial embezzlement scheme , the Macedonian prosecutor 's office filed criminal charges against Ljube Trpevski , former governor of the National Bank , and Metodija Smilenski , a businessman and banker at the National Bank .
CoE urges changes to Albanian lustration law
" If there was a situation where the risk of early elections becomes real , that would be the one when the president is elected from the ruling party , " he said .
Good relations with Serbia will be a key policy goal of Croatian President @-@ elect Ivo Josipovic .
Mullen also held talks with Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul on Friday and with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan the following day , but no statements were issued after either of those meetings .
Again they will bake a coin and fortune slips inside homemade bread or banitsa -- a typical Bulgarian pastry -- that they have for dinner that night .
They do believe in Santa .
For this to happen , the liberty of markets has to be accompanied by the rule of law , which should punish those who are careless about and disrespectful of public interest .
Defeat against Australia 1 @-@ 2 .
Croatia is one of the most important markets for BiH and this problem will escalate when Croatia enters the EU , " Stankovic told SETimes .
Tanir : On first impression , Turkey 's protest against Israel 's approach makes sense .
They signed several documents aimed at boosting bilateral co @-@ operation and strengthening ties between the two countries .
Such regulations do not apply to all practitioners .
" These seven days were wonderful , " said Banja Luka Mayor Dragoljub Davidovic , who was on hand during the event .
He noted that Albania is one of the few countries -- in the region and in Europe -- where huge oil and natural gas reserves have been discovered during the last century .
Telenor Serbia General Manager Kjell @-@ Morten Jonsen says the success of the deal depends on ensuring " fair access " and use of the existing infrastructure , as well as the right for the private company to build its own .
" We should do everything to succeed , but must be aware this may not give the desired results , " former Ambassador Risto Nikovski told SETimes .
The deals were signed during Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Dejiang 's visit to Athens .
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The expansiveness of the building is evident in Union Hall -- where the NATO roundtable will take place .
The Greek , Turkish and Cypriot governments and the authorities in Cyprus 's Turkish @-@ run north " generally respected " human rights , the US Department of State said in a report released on February 25th .
But the VAT increase will lower purchasing power , traders warned , with prices expected to rise by an average 8 % , which may lead to the demise of many small firms .
An exhibition featuring Bulgarian painter Svetlin Rusev opened in Vienna on Wednesday ( December 13th ) .
EIO head Milica Delevic highlighted the fact that the poll was conducted after the European Council 's decided not to grant Serbia candidate status in early December .
NATO 's 20th summit -- the largest held so far -- will be held in a palace once intended as a sprawling testament to the communist era .
Gajevic added that students have always been and will be included in all panels and working groups dealing with creating high education policy .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 21 / 05 / 09
They discussed bilateral relations and ways to boost co @-@ operation .
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Macedonia 's Gruevski backs referendum on name
EC proposes new measures to speed up Western Balkans ' accession progress
EU gives Turkey two weeks to honour trade commitments to Cyprus
Document security is one of the main sticking points .
A large voter turnout is expected in Cyprus , as well as in 33 polling stations abroad .
But are such claims still plausible ?
The experts wrapped up their visit Thursday and are now expected to issue a report with their findings .
The 46th Struga Poetry Evenings ended on Saturday ( August 25th ) .
The attempt by Kosovo special police units to take over the Jarinje and Brnjak border crossings in northern Kosovo sparked heated debate in Belgrade on Tuesday ( July 26th ) , as the two opposition parties left the parliamentary session over the ruling majority 's refusal to discuss the events in Kosovo .
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin voiced hope Thursday that the troika 's next meeting with the Serbian and Kosovo Albanian negotiators , in Baden , Austria , on November 26th , could still produce a deal .
According to Zijadin Gashi , a journalist with the daily newspaper Zeri , the public is alarmed by the apparent hesistancy and disagreement among Contact Group members .
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Meanwhile , Turkish fishermen quoted by the daily Hurriyet cite inadequate wastewater treatment .
" Hajduk was one of [ Yugoslavia 's ] top four teams , along with Dinamo , Crvena Zvezda and Partizan Belgrade , although there were other good teams too , like mine , Velez , " Bajevic told SETimes .
Athens may be synonymous with the Acropolis , but the capital of modern @-@ day Greece features a myriad of other museums and archaeological sites .
The survey cited Singapore , Hong Kong and the United States as the most competitive nations in the world .
" It seems it 's not Islamic @-@ terror related .
Although Turkey has criticised the EU for dragging its feet on the accession process , the AKP officially backs Turkey 's EU membership .
I am sorry for everybody . "
Cultural roundup : BiH and Montenegro welcome Brangelina
Avni Zogiani , of the NGO Cohu , said the optimism is based on Kosovo 's two @-@ year @-@ old independence after a long era of repression .
The interruption of the Russian gas supply to Europe sparked the EU to step up is efforts to diversify the sources and routes of gas imports . [ Getty Images ]
The 35 @-@ year @-@ old adventurer intends to visit 50 countries in 16 months , driving a total of 50,000km in a vehicle powered completely by solar and electric energy .
Bevanda worked as finance minister in the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) government , joining HDZ two years ago .
However , she has made it clear that handing over Ratko Mladic -- indicted for genocide in Srebrenica in 1995 -- remains a condition for actually signing and implementing the accord .
" Basically , the whole project revolved around the two provisions -- illegal assets and immunity for dignitaries -- and it is unlikely the MPs will accommodate the presidency 's demands , judging by the fact the two provisions affect some of them directly , " he added .
Although amendments to the penal code allow for the seizure of illegally acquired assets , implementation has been hampered by the lack of a responsible authority .
When Thaci gave his conference speech , Nikola Spiric , prime minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , left the room because BiH does not recognise Kosovo .
When we started the war crimes trial , no one could complain that we were nationally biased because for each trial , there were two foreigners and one local judge in the judicial council , " Kreso said .
Their efforts have now paid off .
The one and only attempt was the formation of an eight @-@ member team , consisting of political party representatives , at the request of the American Peace Institute in October 2005 .
It is one of the eight companies incorporated in the state @-@ owned Bulgarian Energy Holding ( BEH ) that was set up in September 2008 .
Greece 's early parliamentary elections , which were tentatively scheduled for February 19th , will be held about two months later , Greek officials said on Tuesday .
Many educated Serbs leave the country to make a living elsewhere . [ Reuters ]
We are rapidly increasing cross @-@ border trade and commerce , private capital , foreign direct investment by multi @-@ national corporations and deregulation of previously state @-@ owned or controlled sectors .
Borisov was quoted as saying Tuesday that he expects potential European strategic investors to announce their stance within the next two or three weeks .
Construction of the terminal is expected to be completed in June 2012 .
However , it claims now to be a centre @-@ right party , along the lines of Christian Democratic parties in Europe .
They signed an agreement on co @-@ operation between the two ministries , and said another deal on co @-@ operation in the Euro @-@ Atlantic integration process will be signed soon .
On the other hand , the EU Council of Ministers applauded the three @-@ party agreement .
After nearly 15 hours of heated debate , the 55 @-@ year @-@ old Nikolic became the second most powerful figure in Serbia after the president , with 142 of the 244 lawmakers present casting their votes for him .
In April this year , security forces detained over 40 people in a crackdown against the group , including Halis Bayancuk , 26 , considered one of the ringleaders of al @-@ Qaeda in Turkey .
Croatians will head to the polls this year . [ Reuters ]
The Temple or Church of Christ the Savior is in the heart of Banja Luka .
The lack of precise figures stems from the fact that in many races , candidates were backed by more than one party , featuring the small right @-@ of @-@ centre LAOS party and a splintered leftist movement .
EU spokesperson Maja Kocijancic says the Union remains committed to the process .
The NRC was established in 2002 as a platform for co @-@ operation between the two parties in areas of common interest .
Once the servers crashed , the suspects resorted to other IT applications to make 100 calls simultaneously .
Banja Luka signals unease with developments out of Belgrade .
They took note of the upcoming Peace Implementation Council meeting , set for October 30th and 31st , saying this would be the next opportunity for the international community to take stock of the situation in BiH .
Attorneys for Cermak and Markac also called on the judges to acquit their clients , describing them as honourable men and patriots who sought to defend their country without committing crimes .
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The charges against him were eventually dropped in January 2006 , but nationalists have remained hostile to him .
" The number one task for any leader would be to save his country from disaster , " Stournaras noted .
Kosovo , Serbia react to Haradinaj decision
Serbian authorities have demonstrated a strong desire to strengthen relations with The Hague war crimes tribunal , tribunal President Patrick Robinson said on Thursday ( July 16th ) in Belgrade .
Davutoglu said afterwards that the two countries share perspectives on many global matters , including climate change and nuclear power .
The pipeline is designed to carry up to 63 billion cubic metres of Russian natural gas per year to Europe , bypassing Ukraine .
We are reminded of this by our youngest believer , " says Velic .
The Croatian agriculture company Vrana intends to build the first plant producing bio gas from biomass .
Clichy Echecs 92 defeated Evry Grand Roque , 3 @-@ 1 .
Serbia submits EU membership application
There were over 1,300 international and local monitors .
" All in all , this is not a life I would wish on anyone , " he concludes .
He voiced hope that the summit will help further enhance NATO 's relations with the Balkan countries , especially with Albania , Croatia and Macedonia , which hope to receive invitations to join the Alliance in Bucharest .
EU facilitator Robert Cooper said the agreement on IBM is " an integrated management of all the things you have -- customs posts , police posts , frontiers posts . "
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- High Representative Valentin Inzko will meet with leaders of the three main political parties on Thursday ( July 16th ) to discuss ways to get reforms moving again .
One can easily discern aspects of the Dayton and Ohrid settlements .
Viewing itself as a guardian of secularism , the military have been suspicious of the AKP because of its roots in political Islam .
Approximately 4,100 people still live in 42 collective refugee centres . [ Katica Djurovic / SETimes ]
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The Social Democrats and other opposition parties , however , oppose the delay .
The deputy UN chief in Kosovo , Steven Schook , said urged del Ponte to focus on her own business .
It would also pave the way for me to work with the parties towards convening a final , international conference , " he said .
We have our Republika Srpska , and we care about our dates , " he said .
Therefore , any fear regarding what some call a regional destabilisation is groundless , " Romanian Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Committee head Atilla Korodi told SETimes .
Islamist terrorism threat to Turkey
The Democratic Party of Albanians , part of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's ruling coalition , defended the police operation .
Last year , parliament passed the Pact on Education , which cleared the path for the recent bill .
Turkish State Minister Mehmet Simsek left for Paris on Sunday ( September 21st ) for a series of meetings aimed at boosting French investment in Turkey .
The new constitution was supported by almost all the major parties in Serbia , and legal experts say it reflects a consensus among political interests .
This summer , the games had approximately 35,000 participants .
DIV also plans to lay off about 500 workers in order to cut costs .
Also in diplomatic news : Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh visited Turkey and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will visit Zagreb .
Political interference in the operational work of police must be eliminated .
In Turkey , the civil law states people can marry at the age of 17 , while the penal code considers people younger than 15 as children .
After the cancellation of talks on the customs stamp on July 20th , Kosovo authorities attempted to take over the crossings to Serbia in northern Kosovo , which is predominantly populated by Serbs .
Standing nearby , Kimon Sapnas , 38 , who works for a shipping company , said , " I hope this will not be in vain . " He told SETimes : " It 's the frustration of the people and the anger .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey 's Babacan launches regional tour
Awlaki , who was born in New Mexico , served as an imam at mosques in California and suburban Washington , DC , before heading to Yemen in 2002 .
Milorad Dodik , the leader of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) , and Branislav Borenovic of the Party of Democratic Progress represented the Bosnian Serbs at Friday 's meeting .
" We must not apply stricter terms of travel to Gypsies and poor Albanians from southern Serbia than to other nationalities and citizens , " said former State Secretary in the Ministry of Justice Marko Karadzic .
Though historical accounts differ , most are thought to have been caught and executed by the Yugoslav Partisans in the border region after an unsuccessful attempt to surrender to the British .
Retired Electrical Engineering Faculty professor Sletozar Jovicevic agrees that the conditions and quality of education -- and employment prospects -- are poor .
The EU 's strong anti @-@ corruption stance has encouraged bipartisan consensus on the need for reforms , pressured governments into commitments they would not have undertaken and mainstreamed the issue into the public debate .
Macedonian schools to get 150,000 computers
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis is in Washington . [ Getty Images ]
Macedonian rockers chosen for Eurovision
" You cannot solve this problem by killing more and more terrorists , " he said to Kanal D TV . " There is a need [ to tackle ] political , diplomatic and socio @-@ economic dimensions . " Laciner stressed engagement with Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani and adoption of a carrot @-@ and @-@ stick policy towards the Iraqi Kurdish government .
Fiat factory holds potential key to Serbian recovery
However , in general such cases of strong language have been few during the campaign period .
" Just about all firms I know adopted their management and ways they conduct business .
Radoncic -- who owns BiH daily Dnevni Avaz and is the founder of the Union for a Better Future of BiH in 2009 -- offered to pay 1 euro for the paper , and said he will invest 2.1m euros over the next three years .
Huge amounts of foreign banking capital entered the economy , financing mainly real property trade and the construction sector , " he told SETimes on Wednesday .
Residents of the Dragas municipality are happy about the plans , but the villages of Opoje , Qollopek and Breznes worry that their homes and properties might be flooded by lake water accumulation .
The value added tax ( VAT ) also increased from 22 % to 23 % .
" One of the essential necessities of state secularism is to guarantee the freedom of religion .
We think that the management of PTK has failed and is corrupt , and they should be punished , but not the public , not the whole company , " said Kurti .
The construction of the interconnectors would have a positive effect on the domestic market and would lead to a drop in gas prices , he added .
The proposed changes would be limited to the universities , Erdogan was quoted by Reuters as telling lawmakers from his party in televised remarks .
Free and fair elections are essential for progress on the road to EU accession , Brussels has warned .
About 15 movies are competing for the Grand Prize , named for the late Serbian director Aleksandar Sasa Petrovic .
" It is important that we came here to firmly say that despite the fact that you might hear different noises from the West European society countries , the door is open for you , " Reuters quoted Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt as saying in Sarajevo on Wednesday morning .
Brazil is the only South American country to have ever won a World Cup tournament held in Europe , the 1958 one in Sweden , while no European country has ever been able to take the gold in a championship held outside its home continent .
They tried to destroy the videotape showing the events of that evening , " Trajkovic said .
" Serbia cannot get that , " the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network quoted Oliver Ivanovic , a leading official in the Serbian List for Kosovo party , as saying .
However , the differing calendars pose a certain problem for the church : namely , at a time when the faithful should be fasting before the Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday ( January 7th ) , many of them are celebrating the New Year instead , according to the secular Gregorian calendar .
Three out of four Croatian households have financial problems when paying monthly bills .
Bulgaria and Russia concluded an agreement on the project during then @-@ Russian President Vladimir Putin 's visit to Sofia in January 2008 .
" It is bad to hear that a countryman kills innocent people because he might have been motivated by propaganda .
In Romania , 69.3 % of the managers were men and 30.7 % were women .
The University of Cyprus Library received the European Foundation for Quality Management award " Recognised for Excellence " with three stars .
He tells his story in a new documentary produced by the TV channel Splitska Televizija ( STV ) , where he now works after years of rehabilitation in Cenacolo community centres in Croatia and Italy .
Fish -- primarily trout -- is one of the few BiH export commodities that the country 's veterinary office determined could compete in the demanding EU market .
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton assured Turkey that its bid is on track . [ Getty Images ]
Ivanovic , formerly ranked No. 1 , hasn 't played since a first round exit at Tokyo in September .
However , the requirement to arrest remaining war crimes fugitives -- Ratko Mladic , indicted for genocide in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica , and Goran Hadzic , charged with crimes in Croatia -- stands in Serbia 's way .
" We have talked about these with the US government .
Our coverage drew a response from the Macedonian Finance Ministry , which said we had not fairly reflected all sides of the issue .
" The top priority is to avoid an uncontrolled insolvency , because that would not just affect Greece , " she said .
In NATO , we do not have class A and class B members .
The judicial branch is still swayed by corruption and political influence , according to the report .
The Social Democratic Party bought billboard space in Cluj @-@ Napoca . [ Getty Images ]
The Kosovo Ministry of Transport and Communications issued on Tuesday ( July 8th ) the first licenses allowing international air carriers to use the country 's airspace for commercial purposes .
" Practically , we laid the foundations of the Macedonian state , " former Parliament President Stoyan Andov told SETimes .
Our country has shown great political will in this process and our society is constantly reforming and has reached highest European standards in many areas .
The statement offered no timetable for the two countries ' accession .
I think there is also discontent with one another related to whether to include the AAK in the government after the elections of 2007 .
" Until the entrance examination I had never travelled by plane , " Radovanovic says with a smile , " That first plane ride was decisive -- will I be admitted to the academy , or not ; not only did I fly , but I jumped with a parachute ! "
" The state has to think about alternative roads for businesses and individuals who don 't want to or can 't pay to use highways , " Balkovski said .
Czech President Vaclav Klaus reiterated his support for Turkey 's EU bid on Wednesday ( April 29th ) after a meeting with Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul in Prague .
But the EP acted in an exemplary manner , analysts say .
" The danger of the icy waves is also present in BiH , and when it passes the period of ice and snow melting follows .
Monday 's announcement followed nearly a year of talks between Greek officials and the US museum .
The Supreme Court of Serbia confirmed on Monday ( December 29th ) the sentences for nine of the 12 convicted participants in the 2003 assassination of late Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic .
Reforms are urgently needed in order to fix a dysfunctional system , a WHO expert warns .
Can reform survive Turkey 's political divide ?
Further progress , however , will depend on full co @-@ operation with the ICTY .
The cardboard wall stood about 3m tall and 14m long .
Out of the ashes , Greek businesses hopes to rebuild
The Macedonian National Opera and Ballet will be staging Verdi 's " Rigoletto , " while the National Theatre will be premiering Zlatko Slavenski 's " Solaris . "
Croatia 's EU accession negotiations will pick back up in the next few weeks , due to an agreement with Slovenia on the ongoing border dispute .
The summit focused on regional projects , cultural heritage and partnership with international organisations .
" I don 't think that an apology after 19 years is really worth much , " he said .
According to Kabashi , around 43.5m euros have been paid out to employees as a result -- 15m distributed by the former KTA over a six @-@ year period , and 28m by the KPA .
Macedonia made strong efforts to combat human trafficking last year , the US State Department said in a report published on Monday ( June 27th ) , placing the Balkan nation back among the world 's best performers in this area .
They also played in Belgrade and Sofia .
He said that when he set out to prevent political meddling in the bureau , he was met with resistance , particularly from Logothetis , as well as Georganta .
After several years of decline , the state @-@ owned oil refinery in Brod , the motor oil refinery in Modrica and the Petrol gas station chain have been sold to the Russian @-@ owned firm NeftegazInCor , a subsidiary of Zarubezhneft .
However , at the heart of EULEX 's concerns is the need to enhance public confidence by reducing the vulnerability of judges and prosecutors to pressure and corruption .
The list of 142 countries is headed by Switzerland .
" They are not numbers for me .
The 50th International Children 's Festival was held in Sibenik , Croatia . [ Ksenija Jurkovic / SETimes ]
As far as I know , this is the only festival that arose from a public protest and I am , therefore , even more glad to be here , " Moby said during his performance .
The average score of the four sub @-@ Saharan countries was 3.4 .
The Turkish government is preparing for what promises to be a heated debate on the constitution this fall .
" If there is little rainfall , we have power interruptions .
Rocen : First , what happened in Sarajevo is a warning to us all .
GreekPrime Minister Costas Karamanlis voiced his country 's readiness Monday ( June 25th ) to join the South Stream pipeline project , which will bring Russian natural gas to Europe through the Black Sea .
The failed effort to stop the vote would deepen the division and underscore that Pristina has no real influence in the north .
The Kosovo telecom regulator decided to grant the license to the consortium , second @-@ ranked in the wireless tender , after the first @-@ ranked bidder failed to pay the pledged price .
Elusive mosque frustrates Pristina 's Muslims
Talks focused on defence , technical and military co @-@ operation between the two countries .
Romania 's history has been turbulent , but you wouldn 't guess it while riding Vaser Valley 's famous mocanita narrow gauge railway .
Serbian prosecutors , she said , will come to understand the truth of the case when they interrogate him .
" Our policy is credible because countries deliver on their reforms , and the EU delivers on its commitments once the conditions are met , " said Fule .
Serbian student Vesna Stojakovic from Novi Sad qualified for the semi @-@ finals of Google 's contest for best photograph .
The bill , introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff ( D @-@ Calif ) and a number of other lawmakers in late January , is non @-@ binding and largely symbolic .
Culture and Sports : Croatia 's Stari Grad Plain makes World Heritage List
" The Pan @-@ European oil pipeline corresponds greatly to the EU criteria , " he said .
" Christmas , as the most beautiful Christian holiday , melts into one the Christian theology and various popular beliefs , customs and rites , " said Marijo Pejic , a sociology professor from Sarajevo and the author of the festival .
The government will soon issue necessary approvals , and to build the park , the Indian company will need about nine months .
The document , which became effective the moment it was signed , allows for the mutual extradition of citizens of the two countries .
Archeologists unearthed a golden treasure during excavations at a medieval fortress near the town of Karnobat in eastern Bulgaria .
Elvira Ahmetovic isn 't old enough to understand the reasons for Bosnia and Herzegovina 's political crisis , but she knows it is wreaking havoc on her family .
Built prior to World War II , the railway was renovated in 2004 and transformed into a tourist attraction , although it is still also used for logging .
Seven civilians were killed in May when a suicide bomber , believed to be a PKK terrorist , blew himself up at a busy shopping centre in Ankara .
Many celebrities were among the crowd , including football coach Miroslav Ciro Blazevic , who was speechless after the sentencing .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan discusses bilateral relations with Kosovo and BiH officials .
Ahtisaari : Kosovo blueprint aims for " stable and sustainable " future
In May , Germany 's Pergamon Museum reluctantly agreed to return a 3,500 year @-@ old Hittite sphinx after Turkish Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay threatened to ban German teams from several archaeological digs in the country .
Tadic and Jeremic walked out of the meeting after UNMIK political director Jolyon Naegele allowed Hiseni to address the forum .
Former US President Bill Clinton was in Pristina on Sunday ( November 1st ) . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Bosnian community in shock over Utah shooting spree
But let 's not forget that this is a crisis of the eurozone -- it is likely to have a worse impact on the countries inside the eurozone than on those outside it , " he told SETimes .
The Steering Board is also assessing progress towards fulfilling the conditions for the Office of the High Representative 's ( OHR ) transition into the Office of the EU 's Special Representative .
He won 48 % of the vote among readers of Croatian internet site Dnevnik.hr.
Drinking alcohol has long been considered a normal part of life in Balkan culture , and males -- including minors -- see it as a " test of manhood . "
The overarching problem he found , however , was that inmates were unaware of their rights .
Turkey will receive a 3G network containing equipment from China 's Huawei Technologies , says Vodafone .
Ankara accused Iraqi Kurds of harbouring the terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) , whose members use bases in northern Iraq to launch attacks across the border .
Armenia and Azerbaijan have not yet resolved their long @-@ standing dispute over the territory of Nagorno @-@ Karabakh , while Russia and Georgia are at odds over the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia .
The internet giant will offer 15 localised consumer and business products to Croatian users .
Rasmussen later talked with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
The team even finished first in the qualification group , ahead of favourites France and Romania .
He called for opening up both countries ' markets .
In Ukraine , ten opposition parties in the south @-@ western Zakarpattia region , where the Hungarian community is concentrated , drafted a manifesto calling the law " a threat to national security . "
Romania played two friendly preparatory matches against Israel ( 0 @-@ 1 ) and Russia ( 3 @-@ 0 ) and will play Montenegro on May 31st .
In the latest version of the project list , a broader term -- " Southern corridor " -- appears instead of Nabucco .
However , Thaci said Kosovo 's constitution will be respected , not " ad hoc statements from whomever . "
" All it comes down to ... is the insistence of Russia that there has to be recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia in the future structure of the mission , " Cliff told the AP .
Locally , the Liberals and the PSD have started negotiations to block the PDL in the local and county councils .
He also denounced the " ethnic @-@ Albanian mafia in Kosovo , " accusing it of drug , human and weapons trafficking .
The new rule was met with distain from shopkeepers and merchants .
" We do not accept any more the imposition of laws and decisions by the High Representative in the Serb Republic . "
The deadline for registration is October 30th , the IRCICA announced .
Bosnian Muslims celebrate Eid @-@ ul @-@ Adha with food , family
Earlier this month , another war crimes fugitive -- former Bosnian Serb General Zdravko Tolimir -- was caught and transferred to The Hague , prompting a positive report from chief UN war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte .
Fried also said Kosovo Albanian and Serbian negotiators would be given another 120 days to try and hash out an agreement on the future of the province .
Ignoring criticism from within the ruling Liberal Party , to which both men belong , Tariceanu fired Adomnitei .
The opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia ( SDSM ) disagrees with the government 's move .
The affected countries should make the issues of missing persons and refugees a priority , PACE said , in order to aid the reconciliation process .
Also in science and technology news : a Turkish exhibition highlights Islam 's scientific achievements , and a Greek library wins $ 1m award .
Soc said that when he bought the store , " Shoes were one of the few commodities that shop owners could get in abundance on credit . "
Albania 's Central Bank cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 % on January 25th .
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Aktar says it is not France that opposes membership for Turkey , but " Sarkozy 's France . "
Upon arrival , Rocen met with Patriach Alexius II of the Russian Orthodox Church .
" The Commission recommends ... that Greece [ increase ] the effectiveness of the public administration , stepping up pension and health care reform , improving labour market functioning and the effectiveness of the wage bargaining system , " the EC said .
There is a 70 % taxation measure for those assets which cannot be legally justified .
According to European Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fule , Kosovo has achieved only limited progress on its reform agenda .
There is a feeling they have sacrificed everything for the sake of Kosovo 's status .
Mila recently found out that her original given name was Senida .
Foreign Minister Ilir Meta reiterated Albania 's constructive position in the region and the support it has given Macedonia 's efforts to join NATO and the EU .
By law , Serbs are guaranteed ten seats in parliament . [ Reuters ]
This should happen no later than 2009 , Paet said .
It will be auctioned on Friday ( February 16th ) .
All SEE nations , except for Cyprus , received scores of less than 5.0 .
He describes his Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) as " a party of integration , which will lead Kosovo towards ...
Among the adopted legislation is a law governing the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences and its assets .
" Thaci and Haradinaj cannot be excluded , " he said .
The Turkish government signed an agreement Sunday ( September 26th ) with a consortium of six companies , to build the biggest highway in the country , connecting Istanbul and Izmir .
More than 3,600 athletes participated in Sunday 's ( November 8th ) race . [ AFP ]
The chief of the EU 's planning team in Kosovo , Casper Klynge , said Belgrade should encourage Serbs to participate .
Macedonia received a passing grade for fulfilling democratic standards according to the OSCE mission .
Gendarmes guard the prison many Ergenekon suspects are being held in , as demonstrators protest the arrests . [ Reuters ]
A concert dubbed " Youth , Democracy , Integration " was held on Saturday ( December 8th ) , International Youth Day in Tirana .
Turkish archaeologists discovered an ancient tomb during excavations in the province of Diyarbakir on Saturday ( October 6th ) .
" I do not see difficulties in implementing this agreement because Kosovo has its unique customs system and border management .
Kosovo , Serbia trade barbs at UN Security Council
Greek Cypriots bade farewell Monday to their ex @-@ president , who led them into the EU while opposing the Annan peace plan .
Macedonian and Slovenian businesspeople took part in a business forum in Skopje on Tuesday ( February 17th ) .
The initiative focuses on command , control , communications and computer ( C4 ) integration and interoperability .
The UN war crimes tribunal on Wednesday ( October 11th ) rejected a request by the Croatian government , which wanted to be appointed amicus curiae ( friend of the court ) in the trial of Jadranko Prlic and five other Bosnian Croats .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's government accepted only one amendment to the legislation . [ Getty Images ]
" We don 't want to rashly promise something before the time comes , but nobody can rebuff and exclude such an important , obviously modernising country , " the DPA quoted the minister as saying on Monday .
The OIC member states stopped short of recognising Kosovo , but praised its progress . [ Getty Images ]
According to A1 Television in Macedonia , Rehn wanted to include Serbia in the visa liberalisation report , which will be presented later this month , while Barrot says only Macedonia has fulfilled the necessary criteria for visa @-@ free travel .
The IMF ended its mission to Albania last year when the government said it no longer needed assistance .
Tadic said Serbia could never approve of Kosovo 's independence but would respect any international decision on its future .
Without the move , all payments to state institutions would have stalled on January 1st .
Gul -- who visited Almaty to take part in the country 's independence day celebrations -- met with his counterpart , Nursultan Nazarbayev , and expressed Turkey 's interest in selling rocket air defence systems to Kazakhstan .
Albanian authorities have begun restoring the house of renowned writer Ismail Kadare in Gjirokastra .
Mijatovic was particularly concerned by the step taken by the MRT council 's on July 31st , when it announced its decision to terminate the mandate of all seven members of the public broadcaster 's managing board without having even launched a process for the appointment of their replacements .
It mainly produces detonators for the international community 's effort to clear the remaining mines in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Macedonia 's complaint at The Hague @-@ based court argues that Greece violated a 1995 interim agreement between the two countries by blocking Skopje 's NATO entry bid at the Alliance 's Bucharest summit last April .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 22 / 06 / 10
The state has adopted a national waste management strategy , which is to fully introduce European standards in waste recycling by 2019 .
What are the potential effects on Southeast Europe of this heightened interest ?
" Romania has been willing to get rid of this mechanism ever since the first day , " Laura Stefan , justice expert with the think tank Romanian Academic Society , tells SETimes .
" We can draw the conclusion that part of the money accumulated from drug trafficking is used to finance the operations of terrorist organisations such as Hezbollah , Islamic Jihad , and Christian militias , " the parliament 's 27 @-@ member Internal Security and Public Order Committee said .
SETimes correspondent Biljana Pekusic in Belgrade contributed to this report .
Before the February 2008 unilateral declaration of independence , the OSCE was running the election process and certifying results for the Serbian province .
He said the operations cost NNSA around $ 11.5m and were one of the most complex and confidential missions ever undertaken by the US agency .
" The removal of barricades from northern Kosovo that started today creates conditions for the states which had been against Serbia 's candidacy to change their mind before the EU Summit on Friday , " said European Parliament Rapporteur for Serbia Jelko Kacin .
The exhibition was held from August 26th to 30th .
By Bedrana Kaletović for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 29 / 10 / 11
The research team produced material that would increase the efficiency of gas @-@ compression refrigerators by 30 % , the newspaper wrote .
Abdullah Gul arrived on Tuesday ( June 3rd ) in Japan for the first @-@ ever official visit to that country by a Turkish president .
Croatia still has roughly 850 square kilometers of suspected minefields waiting to be cleared -- an effort which could take another 50 years at the current pace .
At Wednesday 's ( November 4th ) Council of Europe working group meeting , it proposed implementing the visa @-@ free regime on December 19th , instead of on January 1st of next year , as had previously been announced .
Kyprianou will brief officials on his country 's Exclusive Economic Zone and Turkey 's recent decision to allow the Turkish Petroleum Corporation to conduct research for petroleum and natural gas in part of the region .
Costea 's meat @-@ based products -- different kinds of sausages , ham and bacon -- radiate the smell of smoked meat and are the main attraction for the wavering customers .
Lacjak 's office denies that his moves are unconstitutional and said RS leaders had misinterpreted them .
The second Summer Book Fest and Summer Literary Stage took place in Sarajevo from August 18th through August 28th .
" I pray that God will allow us to spend the month of Ramadan in worship to strengthen charity , repent for our misdeeds , defeat disunity and disagreements , and boost the unity of Islam and the Islamic religious community , " IVZ leader Suleiman Redzepi said in his Ramadan message .
Anamaria Mosneagu , executive director of the Pro @-@ Democratia Association , a Romanian NGO that sent observers to polling stations , cited suspicions a vote cost between 800 and 1,000 euros , especially in areas with major economic interests , according to BBC reports .
If we make a mistake somewhere , the courts are here to correct us , " Adziev said .
Busatlija points out , however , that the Kragujevac factory 's success could attract new investments in Serbia , which is necessary for the country 's economic recovery
After Wednesday 's vote , Konjufca told SETimes that in any democratic European state , when the government fails in the face of parliamentary motions on important issues , " it usually presents a motion of non @-@ confidence , " adding , " It is considered that there is no full accordance between the voice of the representatives of the people and the government plans . "
The ambitious initiative envisions the installation at the centre of the fastest supercomputers in the wider region of the Middle East , Eastern Europe , Central Asia and North Africa , according to the university .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 19 / 01 / 12
Austria 's Mobilkom won the tender to enter Serbia as the country 's third mobile operator .
The document focuses on five areas , including legal and illegal migration , border controls , asylum policies and co @-@ operation with countries of origin and of transit of immigrants .
The first Croatian Jurassic Park opened in Porec , Istria , with eight mobile dinosaurs that are 16 to 24m long .
Vodafone is the only mobile operator to launch such an initiative , the company said on Wednesday ( July 21st ) .
" We were witness to an unprecedented manipulation of public opinion and the free will of Bulgarian citizens , " he claimed at the party 's post @-@ election news conference on Sunday night .
Serbia has the will to wrap up co @-@ operation with the ICTY and the remaining indictees will be arrested as soon as they are located , he added .
Transparency Serbia has blasted the new law , while the Association of Journalists of Serbia ( UNS ) considers it a threat to the confidentiality of sources .
One defendant , Ivan Atanasijevic , acknowledged having committed a criminal act , but denied responsibility for it .
Bulgarian Energy , Economy and Tourism Minister Traicho Traikov said last month that Russia 's Gazprom is currently charging Bulgaria more than 370 euros for 1,000 cubic metres of natural gas .
Bosnia would be in no position to offer recognition given the destabilizing effect it would have on its weak federation . " Croatia and Slovenia could afford to sit on the fence on the whole issue .
The US government has invested around 18m euros in the Kogalniceanu military base in Romania , Colonel John Ingham of the US Office of Defence Co @-@ operation said on Monday ( August 13th ) .
" Security reigns , but the political situation is a nightmare , " Bentegeat told reporters on the sidelines of the meeting .
The five political parties that participated in the vote -- PDK , LDK , AAK , AKR and LDD - are accusing each other of responsibility for the incidents .
Any seats gained in the elections are in addition to the reserved seats .
The changes followed a week of stinging attacks against Jeleva 's personal integrity and competence .
Therefore , it argues , nothing is gained if the money from the foreign exchange reserves is spent in order to lower the debt .
NATO wants to see all Western Balkan countries fully integrated into the Euro @-@ Atlantic structures , Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in Sofia on Monday ( May 30th ) .
Previously , such offenders received a slap on the wrist , and paid mere administrative fines .
Croatia , on the brink of joining two major Euro @-@ Atlantic bodies , is expected to hold elections that are free and fair .
" The World Bank report is not the only factor that will affect investment .
According to EU regulations , eligible domestic farmers can obtain subsidies of 50 euros per hectare of land , in addition to 30 euros per hectare from the Romanian state budget .
" One can easily notice that the heads of the Romanian political parties cannot bear dissident opinions in the party ranks , which they then tend to reduce to silence , " Florin Ciornei , head of the politics department with the Evenimentul Zilei , told SETimes .
" World statistics show that from the total number of patients on the list : 1 / 3 receives organs , 1 / 3 switch to the next list , and 1 / 3 die , " she said .
Macedonia hopes to turn its Krivolak range into a world @-@ class training centre .
Late in 2009 , " the reviving of exports started , " Hoxha tells SETimes , followed by the return of money that had been withdrawn from banks .
Afghanistan 's National Assembly held its first meeting January 26th , but failed to elect its speaker or establish the parliamentary committees .
" Because in Turkey , our citizens , including our Kurdish citizens , understand that the way to move forward on these issues is not through violence .
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 28 / 09 / 09
Other equally difficult questions include security , territory and Turkish settlers .
Thousands of Serbian police were involved in the convoy 's protection during its 200km drive to the Hungarian border , where the cargo was moved to a train and headed to Slovenia 's seaport of Koper . On November 21st , a cargo ship carrying the containers set sail for a three @-@ week voyage to the Russian port of Murmansk .
The results do not reflect the impact of the current global financial crisis .
The Pension Fund of Kosovo lost 92.5m euros in the last year , independent auditors reported on Tuesday ( June 23rd ) .
A historic moment for Bulgaria and Romania came last week as the European Commission gave the go @-@ ahead for their EU entry on January 1st .
However , despite democratisation and the prospect of gaining EU candidate country status , ordinary citizens are still concerned over bread and butter issues .
This time we have no choice . "
Monday 's decision by the EU Council of Ministers clears the way for ratifying Serbia 's SAA , an important first step in the accession process .
Greece won Euro 2004 in Portugal ; Croatia won the bronze in 1998 .
Ties between organized crime and law enforcement are the reason why anti @-@ trafficking efforts were inefficient , FOL ( Speak Up ) Movement Executive Director Ramadan Ilazi told SETimes .
Thus , Germany -- the largest of the 16 eurozone economies -- would have to contribute up to 123 billion euros to the mechanism , while a country like Cyprus would have to provide nearly 1 billion euros , according to the Wall Street Journal .
Among the Roma , 75 % of women are illiterate , 35 % graduate from elementary school , 25 % from high school , and just 3 % boast a university diploma .
While most patients who contract the H1N1 virus recover within days , it can be fatal to some , especially the elderly and small children .
" I encourage the Kosovo authorities to study both documents thoroughly and to see this as an opportunity to be seized for Kosovo 's future , by taking timely actions as outlined for the benefit of everyone living in Kosovo , " Feith added .
" There is a moral limit regarding the spread of the evil and horror , and that precisely in this case is completely without borders , " she said .
The army didn 't intervene during political unrest in northern Kosovo in 2004 , and I don 't think it would now , " Milosevic told SETimes .
They should pay respect to the Copenhagen criteria which are the basic standards of the enlargement of the EU .
" If present trends continue , over 1 million students will graduate in mathematics , science and technology in the EU in 2010 , compared to the present ( 2005 ) level of 860,000 graduates per year , " the EC said .
Eavesdropping operations conducted in 2000 against 17 journalists recently resulted in awards of 6,000 euros each .
But always I am coming up to the conclusion that it isn 't worth it ... because nobody will do anything to clean [ up ] football even if there was enough proof and evidence to corroborate that Greek football is corrupt .
Diplomatic Diary : Slovenian president visiting BiH
" Al @-@ Mauritani was tasked personally by Osama bin Laden to focus on hitting targets of economical importance in United States of America , Europe and Australia , " the Boston @-@ based Global Post quoted the Pakistani military as saying in a statement .
The charges stem from his alleged role in atrocities that took place in Vukovar , Vojvodina and Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1991 and 1993 .
The military is offering significant opportunities for the professional commandos , including a monthly wage of around $ 1,480 -- four times higher than the minimum wage in Turkey .
The authors of the bill , senators Gheorghe Funar of the far @-@ right Greater Romania Party and Ioan Ghise of the ruling National Liberal Party , claimed its aim was to " improve the general climate " and to make sure that Romanians get " a well @-@ balanced perception of everyday life . "
Local media commented that the report casts a shadow on government statements touting its success in attracting flocks of tourists that boost revenues . ( Top Channel , News 24 , Top News , Alsat - 05 / 10 / 10 )
NATO defence ministers decided on Thursday that , given the improved security situation in Kosovo , the Alliance can begin gradually scaling down its presence on the ground .
The same procedure was repeated over and over , " he added .
" We just want Radovan to surrender and get this thing over with , " Zelen @-@ Karadzic said .
Amid better co @-@ ordinated intervention by security forces , the level of violence among protestors is down .
One of these significant milestones was the Turkish parliament 's refusal to allow the United States to invade northern Iraq from Turkish territory in 2003 .
Although she sang her heart out in the " battle of the voices " against Rusina Katardzhieva , 22 , late Wednesday , Zhekova could not reach the next round .
His graduation dramatic text , Anywhere but Switzerland , was given the Slobodan Selenic Award .
Croatian government severely tightens budget belt
" But it is not the only one , " the anonymous source added .
The legal basis for this inclusion was made possible from the Kosovo parliament .
Croatian farmers and cattle breeders have ended a 15 @-@ day protest against the nation 's primary milk producer over dairy prices , in a dispute that has raised awareness of the nation 's agricultural problems as it prepares to join the EU next year .
Serbia sorely needed new gas storage facilities , since it was among the countries hardest hit by the Russia @-@ Ukraine gas dispute in late 2008 and early 2009 .
Every summer , school children live in summer camps and compete in team sports such as football , basketball , handball and volleyball .
In Kosovo , people have Facebook mania .
Here is the recipe for orahnjaca , the traditional walnut cake :
But some say the reforms go beyond obtaining visa liberalisation .
Hajrudin Somun , former Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) ambassador to Turkey , emphasises that drug smugglers find it easier to operate in countries that are politically unstable like BiH and Kosovo , or that score poorly in fighting organised crime , such as Bulgaria and Romania .
According to a report from the Economy Institute in Zagreb , EU membership will cost Croatia 1.6 billion euros annually .
Erdogan , who visited Hezbollah 's main allies -- Syria and Iran -- last month , said Ankara had contacted all domestic and regional parties in a bid to help end the political stalemate in Lebanon .
The goal is gradually to eliminate cars more than ten years old , in line with EU regulations .
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Recycling in Serbia still far from European standards
UNICEF Romania on Monday ( September 29th ) named Romanian football legend Gheorghe Hagi an ambassador for children 's rights .
" Between 30 % and 40 % of the Yugoslav boxing team was made up of Kosovars , " Kasapolli says .
The government began a nationwide campaign to collect food and other necessities for stranded residents .
Serbia 's President Boris Tadic ( right ) welcomes Russia 's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Belgrade on Wednesday ( March 23rd ) . [ Reuters ]
They certainly can not count on the [ current level of ] support of official Belgrade in future activities . "
A new pilot project in Bulgaria will furnish wireless internet access to major schools in the country .
I 'm sure you will make us proud . " " Well done Giorgo , the song is magnificent .
" The purchase of the Bor copper mines is one of the biggest transactions in the Balkans , and with our Romanian capacities we will create an important participant in the European copper industry , " Cuprom managing board director Horia Simu said .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 21 / 02 / 12
According to results announced by the State Election Commission , the For a Better Macedonia coalition , led by VMRO @-@ DPMNE , will have 63 seats in the next parliament .
The rooms were large , each with its own corner , a bed and closet , we had a large living room , table and chairs , TV , DVD , air @-@ conditioner , refrigerator , coffee maker , even a toaster .
After the CNSAS lost the power to adjudicate such cases , the courts took over .
The Greek and Turkish foreign ministers , Dimitris Droutsas and Ahmet Davutoglu , vowed on Tuesday ( March 8th ) continued improvement in bilateral ties despite their differences on various issues .
Meanwhile , NATO " will continue to support and assist " the Macedonian government 's reform efforts , the ministers also stressed in the final communiqué from their two @-@ day meeting in Brussels .
I also have the support of the Kosovo citizens , friends from the international community to implement that , " Thaci said .
Both parties agreed to establish a cadastre in Kosovo to protect the rights of people with legitimate claims to property .
" EU negotiations would lead to closer bonds between Turkey and EU , even though we disagree on the ultimate goal of these talks .
Medical student Nita Kabashi , meanwhile , hopes that in the future she can work in Prizren as a doctor .
Kosovo should unilaterally declare independence from Serbia on November 28th , Prime Minister Agim Ceku suggested on Friday ( July 20th ) , arguing that Western efforts to put the province on the path to statehood through the UN have failed .
Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi ordered the police inspectorate to assess the intervention and the use of force following the incident .
" The strategy to get out of this situation is in the hands of the courts , and we require the courts be more active to resolve the issue of energy thefts . "
Milos Simovic , a fugitive member of the Zemun Clan criminal organisation , was arrested on June 10th at the Croatia @-@ Serbia border .
But Vijesti reporter Dragana Babovic said that since Luksic took over , only the rhetoric has changed .
The internet giant refused to pay the taxes , arguing its Turkish operations are managed from Google headquarters in Ireland .
Greece was expecting to receive the new tranche from the rescue package earlier this month .
Pristina is willing to establish better ties with Belgrade but the status question is off limits , he added .
The council will be responsible for all EU @-@ funded programmes , including pre @-@ accession ones .
Papandreou stressed on Sunday , however , that any restructuring of the national debt is out of the question , as it would be disastrous for the economy and the nation .
The Consumers ' Association of Serbia warns that living standards in the country are increasingly low , with monthly incomes less and less able to cover the cost of the average consumer basket .
The new report cut the growth forecasts for the Eurozone to 1.6 % in 2011 and 1.1 % in 2012 , down from its June projections of 2 % and 1.7 % , respectively .
Stoychev took first place in the 30km men 's race , clocking 6h , 14m and 51s .
Activists in al @-@ Qamishli told SETimes that a mass influx of refugees could occur .
Nabucco -- a 3,300km pipeline designed to carry Caspian gas to Europe via Turkey and the Balkans in order to limit EU 's dependence on Russian gas -- fell off the list of energy and broadband projects that an EU stimulus plan would finance , Brussels @-@ based EurActiv reported on Tuesday ( March 17th ) .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 29 / 06 / 09
Croatian football coach Slaven Bilic ( right ) was named person of the year . [ Getty Images ]
Czech President Vaclav Klaus ( left ) and Croatian counterpart Stipe Mesic inspect an honour guard at Prague Castle on Monday ( November 13th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Ivaylo Georgiev , owner of the Sofia @-@ based Metal M company , was among those who sought bank financing during that period to secure the additional operating capital he needed .
Macedonian Labour and Social Policy Minister Ljupcho Meshkov departed on Sunday ( April 22nd ) for a three @-@ day visit to Australia .
Macedonia 's government began renovating the country 's correctional facilities to address criticism from domestic and international groups over poor prison conditions .
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso suggested last month that the EU should take a break before admitting new members after Bulgaria and Romania join on January 1st , so that it could conduct pending institutional reforms .
This issue could most easily be resolved if Kosovo would accept the border as one of the preconditions for possible recognition by other states .
Even the general agreement to strengthen financial consolidation within the club that was reached at the EU summit on December 9th had only a short @-@ term positive effect , as European leaders have yet to work out the details of the deal by March .
" Until now , and especially until joining EU , we have been told it is a European problem and Romania has gone further than any other country in the region in observing the minorities ' rights , " she added .
" I 've taken part in the meeting as I believe the entire process ... could now bring to Split something that the Mediterranean Games brought in 1979 , " said Croatian musician Dragan Lukic .
I 'm a passionate reader .
They are volunteers selected to teach twice a week .
But SP spokeswoman Mimi Kodheli disagreed .
Following the sting , representatives of the three countries ' police forces met in Trebinje to discuss co @-@ ordinating efforts .
" Obviously , there was no great interest , and the very fact that a deal has been reached is good news , " she told SETimes .
Turkey 's EU Minister Egemen Bagis said the country 's only goal is full membership . [ Reuters ]
The force expects to number 2,500 in the next few years .
Slovakia , one the five EU nations that have not recognised Kosovo 's independence , demanded that none of the country 's state symbols , including its national flag or coat of arms , would be on display during the meeting .
" You 're better able to watch and contribute to the agenda of debate and expression related to the Kurdish issue , " Celik says .
" We came to the point where -- with or without the consent of the rest of the political parties -- this party can announce the early elections .
Operation Unified Protector , which was initially granted a 90 @-@ day trial period , ending on June 30th , consists of three elements : an arms embargo , a no @-@ fly @-@ zone and actions to protect civilians from attack or the threat of attack .
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This message is important for Tirana , " Bildt said .
Credo Banka has been in the red for the past several years .
The privatisation of Serbia 's JAT Airlines has been subject of domestic and international curiosity for months .
Business : Macedonian agriculture gets a boost from World Bank
The slow pace in implementing required reforms over the past four years , and the failure to meet the conditions for closing the Office of the High Representative , have prevented the country from making significant progress along its EU accession path .
" It is a symbolic act , but a decision which carries significant political weight , expressing a discomfort which also impacts our efforts to join Schengen , " Cristian Ghinea , director of the Romanian Center for European Policies , told SETimes .
Macedonia still has a long road ahead in raising awareness of human rights violations , according to its ombudsman .
Vukasin Obradovic is founder and editor @-@ in @-@ chief of Vranjske weekly and vice @-@ president of the Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia ( NUNS ) .
The Hague tribunal is securing funds for defence of all of those who can prove that they cannot finance their own defence , making it unneccesary for RS to help anyone , " politician Ramiz Salkic told SETimes .
Suspected al @-@ Qaeda militants arrested in Turkey this week were planning to stage bombings in major cities around the country , Turkish media reported on Tuesday ( January 30th ) , citing preliminary investigation results .
He also noted that Biden strongly suggested a prudent approach towards current negotiations and open dialogue .
The Dayton Accords established BiH as a state of two semi @-@ autonomous entities -- the Bosnian Serb @-@ run Republika Srpska ( RS ) and the Bosniak- and Croat @-@ dominated Federation of BiH -- bound by weak central institutions .
Albanian bloggers blame the Kosovo government -- and the EU -- for reaching the agreements that they view as Serbia 's big political win at Pristina 's expense .
He added that public funds like health , pension and disability insurance and the child protection fund created a total deficit of 173m euros .
" It 's cheaper ; that 's all , " an anonymous taxi driver told Southeast European Times .
" There is a shared desire that any US system should be complementary to any NATO missile defence system . "
The Balkans are almost fated by geography to play an integral role in the new energy landscape that is being shaped in the 21st century .
At the southernmost end is the so @-@ called Baldwin Tower , named after Baldwin of Flanders , who was captured by Bulgarian Tsar Kaloyan in a battle against the knights of the Fourth Crusade in 1205 .
The varied reactions in Serbia continue after the country 's Islamic Community chief mufti Muamer Zukorlic announced that a unique global organisation -- World Bosniak Congress ( WBC ) -- will seek to unite all Bosniaks and a UN seat .
Polls indicate it will likely range from between 35 % and 40 % of the country 's 6.7 million registered voters .
Addressing the crowd , Prime Minister Sali Berisha told candidates that , once elected , they would receive strong government backing for their projects .
PACE will then discuss the matter at a plenary session and possibly recommend to the Committee of Ministers that Montenegro be invited to join the CoE .
When they converted to Christianity , according to folk tales , the Serbs threw wooden statues of Badnja into a fire .
The defence argued he lacked effective control of the Islamic foreign fighters .
The childcare system [ in Croatia ] does not see the flaws of unequal parenting .
The government 's action was supported by the Students ' Parliament of the University of Pristina .
We were brought together by our common view of a peaceful transition but also by our interests in philosophy , culture , arts . "
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Shortly afterwards the three @-@ judge panel ruled that Cig 's statements did not constitute a crime and the charges were dropped .
Turkey 's Constitutional Court decided on Monday ( March 31st ) to put the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) on trial on charges of undermining the country 's secular system .
Albania has more responsibilities now , including additional responsibilities in Afghanistan .
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" This is a gender problem involving aspects of both hierarchy and power , " she says .
The IMF 's active role and global co @-@ operation prevented the world from a far worse crisis , and leaders should now seize the opportunity to change and shape a post @-@ crisis world , he said .
With this project , we expect not only trials will be more transparent , honest and professional , but also easily controllable and verifiable .
The crisis in Greece has just underscored the massive progress made by Turkey over the pass decade , he added .
" Our result is good , even though we are not entirely satisfied with them .
Therefore , welcome dear people from Bosnia and Herzegovina , " Josipovic said .
On Monday , Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar said Rehn 's new proposal included some of the suggestions sent to Brussels last month .
Pavel abandoned an Australian Open match against Andy Murray because of severe back pain .
" I don 't understand why it goes like that in Albania .
The recently formed coalition Napred ( Forward ) appears to have small chances of entering the next parliament .
Minister for Family , War Veterans and Inter @-@ Generational Solidarity Jadranka Kosor would not release the names of these taken into custody .
The Gothenburg talks were hosted by Swedish Defence Minister Sten Tolgfors , whose country currently holds the six @-@ month rotating EU presidency .
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Many consider him the father of Croatian independence , but as his critics often point out , he faced war crimes allegations , he was a nationalist hardliner who allied with Slobodan Milosevic on the division of Bosnia and Herzegovina , and created a new political climate in Croatia based on corruption , which in turn produced capitalists loyal to the Tudjman system .
German police reportedly first spotted pictures of him about three years ago .
But the country is close to its maximum export transfer capacity of 1,230 MW per hour .
In May , Romania reported the highest annual inflation among EU member states -- 5.9 % , more than eight times the EU average of 0.7 % , Mediafax reported on Tuesday ( June 16th ) , citing data from the EU 's Statistical Office Eurostat .
Kosovo Serb SDP announces its " comeback "
Pasha sees the rather political nature of the voting process as a barrier to winning a higher ranking in the Eurovision contest .
Hutovo Blato 's marshland was created by the underground aquifer system of the Krupa River .
The bill was scheduled to be put before parliament on July 31st , but the date was pushed back when it became clear the SPS staunchly opposed it .
Five thousand fans waited for the players to arrive at the Alexander the Great Airport from where they were then transported to the square aboard a roofless double @-@ decker bus .
" Music Idol 3 " airs on two private , national television channels , Bulgaria 's bTV and Macedonia 's A1 .
French Ambassador Jean @-@ Marc de La Sabliere also voiced support for the UN special envoy 's proposal for Kosovo and cautioned against any attempts to delay a decision on its final status .
It cannot serve as a government tool in the pursuit of a concrete goal or the implementation of a specific policy , " said Ivanka Ivanova , programme director of the Sofia @-@ based Open Society Institute , in an interview with SETimes .
We cannot ignore that every political party in Serbia today has a female vice president , " Lakicevic said .
Russia rejects the accusations .
Parliamentary elections , the signing of the long @-@ awaited EU accession treaty and a referendum on accession await Croatian voters .
HDZ leaders remain upbeat , though , insisting that scandals will not dim the party 's December 4th election chances .
The country will immediately be able to draw 22m euros of the loan . [ Getty Images ]
Hande Yalcin , a student , is one of many complaining of a double standard with Turkey over the issue of Cyprus .
French President Nicolas Sarkozy , whose country holds the rotating EU presidency , and Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al @-@ Thani of Qatar , which holds the presidency of the Gulf Co @-@ operation Council , were the other two participants .
" The goal is to improve traffic safety , elevate traffic culture and comply with the European laws . "
Established a year ago , GERB has emerged as the most popular party in Bulgaria .
A new chapter opens in Radomir Antic 's remarkable football career as Serbia enters the 2010 World Cup .
" I can say that all the countries support Croatia joining NATO , as our membership in NATO would be good for Croatia and for the entire region .
" A huge Kosovo diaspora [ community ] lives in Munich and I thought opening a business with Kosovo products would be good , to have a piece of the country abroad .
" Currently students going to private universities are not benefiting from any state or public support as do students of public universities .
" I believe there is still readiness in Serbia , as well as hope , desire and promises .
For those interested in potential trade opportunities , a product catalogue was available .
" I am well aware of freedom of expression and that in our times everything gets published .
Critics say the exercise puts political pressure on RS officials who are involved in BiH 's constitutional reform .
ANAP ran no candidates , and DYP only won 5 % of the votes .
Latifi sat down with SETimes correspondent Linda Karadaku to explain the programme and its benefits .
Tadic said he hoped this could happen in a few weeks .
" This law will not offer more rights to one or another interest group .
But as it is the international community 's responsibility , as well as his own wish , to work on strengthening the Balkan nation , a new approach needs to be found to turn into a stable , modern and democratic state .
It was only in 1855 and 1856 , respectively , that the two abolished slavery entirely , under pressure from writers and intellectuals .
Dismantling Serb parallel structures and establishing a police presence would follow .
Income inequality is lowest in Denmark , Slovenia , Bulgaria and Sweden .
He said that since then , his generation of Turkish directors established themselves as the new wave .
He added , " We will not hesitate a moment if anyone in southern Serbia attempts to cause instability . "
Papandreou vowed his country will manage to overcome its debt crisis and implement the reforms needed to bring its finances in check .
Unfortunately , I think there is still no reconciliation in BiH , and the foreigners are leaving prematurely , " Trnka said .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( left ) talks with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic before their meeting Wednesday ( June 13th ) in Brussels . [ Getty Images ]
Zagreb is hosting an International Autumn Fair from Wednesday ( September 22nd ) until Sunday .
Zawahiri was born to a prominent upper @-@ middle class family in Cairo , where he was trained as an eye surgeon .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Tuesday ( March 31st ) that the Union might decide this year to scrap visas for some of the Western Balkan countries .
The OSCE mission in Pristina is training Kosovo police to fight computer crime , the mission announced on March 22nd .
He fled 17 hours before the Serbian judiciary asked the police to arrest him .
" It could be done only if both wages and pensions in next couple years rise in a manner that their percentage in GDP seriously falls , " he said .
Kostunica 's new administration , unlike its predecessor , does not depend on parliamentary support from the Socialist Party of Serbia , which opposes the extradition of indictees .
The border dispute hurdle was finally removed by the June 6th referendum in Slovenia , when the majority of voters there backed a deal to resolve the issue via international arbitration .
The Pristina government holds no authority over northern Kosovo , rather it is run by the institutions of UNMIK and the Serbian government , which Pristina calls " parallel structures . "
Milanovic , 40 , is the second president of SDP in the party 's history .
Croatia entered NATO 's Partnership for Peace ( PfP ) programme in 2000 , kicking off its accession process .
Tourism in Montenegro registered a 7 % drop in the first six months of 2009 . [ Getty Images ]
Not only do the barricades present an obstacle to negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina , but they put the Kosovo Serbs at odds with the international community , while the lack of agreement directly impedes Serbia 's prospects for EU integration , he said .
Having led the country through the conflict period of the 1990s and spearheaded its drive towards sovereignty , he is no stranger to challenges .
Iulia Enache , Mediafax foreign affairs department head , agrees .
The prices on the coast go from 500 to 1,000 euros per square metre , depending on how far from the seaside the apartment is located .
" We never have said that we don 't support decentralisation .
According to HRW , the EU should appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate the allegations in a recent Council of Europe report linking some senior members of the former Kosovo Liberation Army to abductions , transfers to Albania , executions and possible organ trafficking .
The sculpture of a divided human figure overlooking the city of Kars in eastern Turkey was supposed to symbolise the century @-@ long estrangement of Turks and Armenians , and their yearning for renewed friendship .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic arrived in Greece on Tuesday ( November 11th ) for a one @-@ day official visit , where he is expected to meet with Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and President Karolos Papoulias .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) foreign trade gap shrank by 13.5 % year @-@ on @-@ year in January @-@ August 2006 to 1.9 billion euros , according to official data .
" His presence will be a guarantee that this ample process of Romania 's democratisation will continue in a sustained rhythm . "
" I am now considering several options and will discuss this matter with the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council next week , " Inzko said in a statement .
Joining the EU has brought new and strict rules that impose a different working style : effective , grounded and rapid .
Given the measures his country has imposed , Papandreou said on Monday , it wants only to be treated as an " equal partner " and to be able to borrow money on the international markets at the rates offered to other EU and Eurozone members .
" Almost every day , there are people saying ' I 'm not pleased here , so I 'm going to establish another one ' , " said Todorovic .
President Fatmir Sejdiu reiterated that independence is the only acceptable solution .
The EU will extend 3.6m euros to encourage the use of Information and Communications Technologies ( ICT ) in Bulgaria , the head of the Bulgarian State Agency for ICT , Dimitar Stantchev , said last week .
The deal , signed in Thessaloniki in May 2006 , vows to significantly reduce travel times between countries in the region , improve the quality of passenger and freight transport , and increase the competitiveness of railway transport in the Balkans .
Construction saw an 11.4 % increase , compared to 11 % for the hospitality industry .
With supervised independence poised to end this year , the Kosovo Security Forces will assume a higher profile .
The centre will co @-@ ordinate the development and implementation of high tech projects in which the higher educational establishments , the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and private business will take part .
He conceded that such important issues can 't be resolved during an election campaign , but said there will be enough time for agreement after the October 3rd vote .
In a defiant mood , some Kosovo Serbs gathered on Saturday in Gazimestan to commemorate the 1389 Battle of Kosovo .
" If the Electoral College rules in favour of Rama , a more stable Albania will follow and the opposition would not demand anything else .
He praised Serbia 's co @-@ operation with The Hague war crimes tribunal but said the country must do more to convince the tribunal and some sceptical EU member states of its full co @-@ operation .
Pope Benedict XVI met with Kosovo President Fatmir Sedjiu on Saturday ( February 2nd ) and discussed the latest developments in the Kosovo status issue .
One such example was the trial of nine former members of the Serbian security forces accused of killing more than 40 ethnic Albanian civilians during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo .
Croatia could register economic growth of 1.5 % at the end of 2011 after two years of negative results , Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor said in an interview with Reuters on Saturday ( July 9th ) .
At the park , other extreme sport enthusiasts whiz around on bicycles and rollerblades .
We have taken the numbness out of the politicians , we have shown them we are still here and can trip them .
They treated corruption as a matter of inadequacy of social and economic institutions rather than deviant behavior subject to prosecution .
" The rule of law , in particular the fight against corruption and organised crime , remains a major challenge which the enlargement countries need to address at an early stage , " Rehn said . " Plenty of reform work is going [ to be needed ] to address the problem , and the commission will continue to use all instruments of the enlargement process to help them in this endeavour . "
Another area of expansion is medicines as imports from India -- the number has tripled to $ 1m since 2007 due to the low cost .
They found 3,000 bullets , 14 hand grenades , and 15 anti @-@ tank weapons .
While organising such an event was not a precondition for joining NATO , it did have the potential to boost Croatia 's profile , Trut said .
" No one dares invest in a country with an unsure status , " he said .
Voters punished the LDK and rewarded Hashim Thaci 's Democratic Party of Kosovo .
The first mini @-@ biomass power plant in Serbia opened in the village of Dragacica , near Cacak , local media reported on November 12th .
But it is questionable whether they will see that happen , because this conflict between the Democratic Party and G17 Plus is severe , " he said .
Investors placed more than 1.5 billion euros in subscription orders as part of the Initial Public Offering ( IPO ) of Romania 's Transgaz Medias , according to data published on Monday ( December 10th ) .
But it is more likely that the political parties will concentrate on the election campaign rather than raise the issue of government stability in the short transition period to come .
The BiH government has failed for six months to appoint a new director for European integration , and its ambassadorship to the EU has been vacant for months , a lapse that Lajcak called " absurd . "
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski briefed him on efforts by Skopje to overcome the long @-@ standing name dispute with Greece , an obstacle to European and Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Samir plans to become the third to graduate ; he is working on a degree in early childhood education and hopes to have it wrapped up next year .
Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler attended the inauguration ceremony of the Large Hadron Collider ( LHC ) developed by the European Organisation for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) .
Secularists have not welcomed the idea of directly electing the president , seeing the AKP 's move as another threat to checks and balances .
But the situation changed again late Thursday afternoon , when local Serbs re @-@ established barricades at both crossing gates in the north , in response to Kosovo Police officers and Custom officers being deployed there .
The two scandals also have taken a toll on public trust .
A Hague tribunal investigator once had Hasan watch a video that clearly showed his father , Ibro , speaking with Serb Army General Ratko Mladic .
The hiring plan will also reduce jobless rates .
He praised Dodik and Silajdzic , who have often clashed in the past , for taking the future of the country seriously and for their decision to seek a solution .
Kosovo 's filigree arts and crafts
Belgian tourist Rene Wouters discovered the magnificent 190cm sculpture of a young athlete under the sea .
Macedonian Chief Prosecutor Ljupco Svrgovski met on Tuesday ( November 13th ) with his Croatian counterpart Mladen Bajic in Skopje .
Another 595m euros will support initiatives in the area of regional development .
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As a sophisticated form of criminal activity , it has developed and adapted itself to criminals ' new needs in order to circumvent the law .
The festival ends April 20th .
Germany 's Philip Lahm got away with a handball on the goal line .
" Our vision is to make Greek production live up to the expectations , pave the wave for other Greek products , and make Chinese consumers enjoy Greek wines , " he added .
He visited Ohrid , accompanied by Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu , and held an informal meeting with Macedonian officials .
Not talking to them is not an option , " NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said .
Kosovo Serbs in Novo Brdo protested the arrests .
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Economist Jurij Bajec says Serbia " needs a government that will enable direct foreign investment sufficient to ensure a 7 % annual GDP growth rate in the coming period . "
NATO and its partners are active and will stay active in KFOR to guarantee security and stability in Kosovo .
" [ It ] is productive if it 's done for the sake of academic rigors .
The document covers 2006 .
The foreign minister also met with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu , Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi and UNMIK deputy head Larry Rossin .
One of the interests of the country is that from a security consumer , KSF becomes a security provider , " Ceku said .
By 2007 , KariZma was among the most popular music groups in Bulgaria .
Moreover , Bandic demanded that Serbian representatives come to Croatia and apologise for the crimes committed during the war .
More are awaiting approval of the urban plan .
Zdeslav Vrdoljak and Samir Varac contributed one each .
The Canadian International Development Agency , for example , in its Balkans strategy , stresses that " corruption continues to interfere with sustainable economic development . "
Presently , Samir is concentrating his efforts on acquiring personal identification documents ( ID ) for approximately 5,000 of Montenegro 's 11,000 Roma .
Shortly after Nikolaidis ' article was published , Belgrade requested his removal .
The GDP 's growth rate was 6.9 % in the first quarter of this year , and it sped up to 7.8 % in the second quarter .
" They won 't give any statements , it 's not going to happen ! " someone from the crowd would announce .
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The festival , which will run until March 4th , includes around 120 titles , out of which 70 are included in the ten competition categories .
It started three years ago and confirms an increase in the number of donors .
" We have started [ the practice ] in Strumica , continued in Resen and will visit farmers throughout Macedonia .
Then there is the issue of investments .
The Orthodox bishop , now 92 years old , acknowledged he gave the Securitate written notes concerning Hossu , but denied any acts of political repression .
" We will be lobbying for the establishment of such foundations in other parties ... to be financed by the state .
Although the EC did not hit Romania with any of the sanctions suffered by Bulgaria , such as the suspension of EU funds amounting to 500m euros , it considers continued monitoring of Romania 's judicial system and fight against corruption necessary .
If the regime falls it could weaken Iran 's influence . "
Beyond that , many companies that have been privatised have changed work locations , and very often employees , like Berisha , are shed from payrolls , prompting frequent protests in front of the Privatisation Agency .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci urged Serbia to abandon such ideas if it wished to join the EU .
Banja Luka unhappy with US State Department report
In the last few years in Croatia , more than 100,000 lost their jobs in the industry , " Novosel told SETimes .
The film explores the difficult path of an Albanian girl in Belgium striving to obtain citizenship while making compromises .
In an interview with state TV on Monday ( March 26th ) , Cacic said he will meet with representatives of Russian energy giants Lukoil , Gazprom and Zarubezhneft , as well as with shipbuilding officials .
Senior Turkish police officer removed over Dink 's murder
It is extremely dangerous , " said Cengiz .
Albanian police sources told the news agency BalkanWeb that three people have been arrested .
Meanwhile , Brussels will be watching carefully to see if standards are met .
EU : SAA no guarantee of BiH 's accession progress
This was the status quo , which for me has always been unacceptable .
The United Serb Ticket garnered 5,000 votes , while the other Serb tickets were far behind .
The Jovan Radmilovic theatre in Zajecar , Serbia will mark its 60th anniversary with a joint Bulgarian @-@ Romanian @-@ Serbian production .
According to Bulgarian National Radio ( BNR ) , Kovachki owns 13 companies and sits on the management boards of 22 others .
Rahoveanu says a better regulated system in which traditional producers can certify their merchandise is urgently needed .
Moreover , the central bank -- the Bank of Albania -- has warned that the economy is decelerating and threatens revenue collection .
Fajon : With the financial and economic crisis in the EU , governments are facing domestic difficulties , and it 's getting more complicated to argue why enlargement is necessary .
The international community has opposed the idea .
" In particular , the decision to use the euro as sole legal tender precludes policymakers from using currency depreciation as an instrument to boost international competitiveness and / or offset wage increases in excess of productivity growth , " he said .
" The verdict is scandalous .
According to Ahtisaari , new consultations with the Belgrade and Pristina delegations will start in Vienna on February 13th .
" Even if a few influential businessman managed to start businesses in Virginia , Georgia , later they left . "
The Marfa summit comes only weeks before the current EU @-@ Russia Partnership and Co @-@ operation Agreement expires in December .
Watching a whole neighbourhood aflame , I was scared , " says Kostic .
" Monetary policy could have been more aggressive .
Mitrovica is considered the cradle of rock and jazz in Kosovo .
But Belgrade media reported recently these agreements were not adopted unanimously , with some cabinet members arguing that parts of the agreement are contrary to Serbiaˈs laws .
She was appointed by President Fatmir Sejdiu in May .
Noting the RS interior ministry 's continuing co @-@ operation in efforts to bring indicted war criminals to justice , EUFOR commended its members " for their professionalism , courage and determination to bring this issue to a close . "
However , Professor Erhan Kelesoglu of Istanbul University is hesitant to make such claims .
" Should the crisis worsen , economic growth in these countries could be much worse . "
Bulgaria has one active nuclear power plant at Kozloduy on the Danube River and is planning to build a second one about 100km to the east , at Belene .
For now , + 381 is still the code for dialing Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
SETimes : Will the decision have any impact on Kosovo 's relations with CEFTA ?
According to the revised Law on Commerce -- which went into effect on January 1st -- all stores must remain closed on Sundays .
The seminary 's board of trustees closed the school after a Turkish constitutional court ruling that called for all private institutions of higher learning either join the state university system or shut down .
The event promoted Macedonia to foreign travel agents as a tourist destination .
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US Ambassador to Kosovo Christopher Dell met with Lushta on December 23rd .
Actors liked Mlikota 's idea and started coming to Zagvozd each year .
Students of music from China , India and Mexico came to study the attraction and phenomenon of the trumpet .
Pristina @-@ based Economic and Social Studies Institute economist Liridona Konushefci told SETimes she welcomes the changes , but said business owners fear the government is not making clear the excise on packaging and raw materials .
" Italy strongly supports the pro @-@ European policy of President [ Boris ] Tadic .
The site , home to some of the region 's best @-@ preserved medieval frescoes , is on UNESCO 's World Heritage List .
And at border crossings , police will ask for proof to determine whether travellers have return tickets , insurance , enough money to make the trip , where they are heading and why .
" This act is a confirmation that Macedonia significantly advanced its defence and security .
The judicial intervention in a seemingly mundane economic matter that lacked constitutional relevance was unprecedented for the court .
Andreas Papandreou , the founder of PASOK , served three times as prime minister from 1981 until his death in 1996 .
" The Hunting Party , " starring Richard Gere and Terrence Howard , opens in theatres Friday ( September 14th ) .
" Some say the package saves the banks , but what was the alternative ?
The deadlock has effectively brought government to a standstill , and EU leaders have been urging a solution .
Unfortunately , no one in Serbia is rebelling , and that is very dangerous .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis ( front ) and Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis were in Brussels Monday ( September 1st ) . [ Getty Images ]
We expect that our infantry unit could be deployed in Afghanistan in the second half of 2010 , probably in November .
Turkey and Macedonia have lowest per capita GDP overall .
Afghan soldiers take part in a military training exercise at the Turkish commando training center in Isparta . [ Reuters ]
Performers and audiences were not sure whether they would be safe .
It also has been hit hard by a sex scandal involving Christos Zachopoulos , the former secretary @-@ general of the culture ministry .
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Albania 's Foreign Ministry said the agreement -- signed by the Albanian Deputy Foreign minister Selim Belortaja and Serb Ambassador in Tirana Miroljub Zaric -- " is based on the principles of full reciprocity between the two states , the good will and the mutual co @-@ operation . "
There are nearly 9,800 NATO soldiers in Kosovo , from 25 Alliance nations and seven non @-@ Alliance countries known collectively as KFOR .
Belgrade hosts an anniversary conference of an intiative co @-@ launched by the late Tito .
IPTV offers a wider range of TV channels than that available by cable or satellite , as well as superior image and sound quality .
The group also replaced the national green flag with the one adopted by the rebel Transitional National Council ( TNC ) in Benghazi , declaring they were joining the rebels .
Edi Rama makes new offer
NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen arrived on Thursday ( November 26th ) for a two @-@ day visit to Montenegro .
The Majdanpek Tourism Organisation offers the experience of gold washing -- the oldest craft in the region -- on one of the nearby banks of the Rajkova Reka , Paskova Reka or Mali Pek rivers .
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa , on a visit to Ankara , said EU membership for Turkey has strong support in Slovenia .
Although EU entry is not imminent , Croatia must continue with negotiations and implementing EU measures .
No economist can say that , considering the domestic market , " Koci told the daily on June 20th .
His report , still in the works , will be discussed by PACE 's Political Affairs Committee , after which Erik Jurgens , from the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights , is to present his opinion .
Raci characterised Serbia 's approach as being more co @-@ operative in 2012 .
He said the chairmanship " should be recognisable for the reforms , priorities , conferences and achievements .
Officials say Karayiannidis had a forged police identity card on him .
For four years the Turkish government left him alone .
During Schwarz @-@ Schilling 's relatively short mandate of one and a half years , however , the momentum towards reform stalled .
He met with senior officials and participated in a conference on judicial reforms and anti @-@ corruption efforts .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki kicked off a visit to Kosovo on Monday ( March 15th ) to open the Macedonian Embassy in Pristina and meet with Kosovo government officials .
Kurdish lawmaker gets jail time in Turkey
The Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council for BiH ended a two @-@ day meeting on Thursday .
" The border line with Serbia is about 360km -- the most sensitive areas are Karaqeva in eastern Kosovo , notably in the municipality of Kamenica , " Kallaba told SETimes .
Although the report was positive , the country still has work to do .
EFG Eurobank will buy shares from both majority and small shareholders in the Bulgarian financial institution .
" The nations of the Caucasus will need to anchor themselves in surer sovereign structures , and more enduring institutional relationships , " he added .
CeBIT Informatics Eurasia , the largest and the most important information and communication technology ( ICT ) trade show in the Balkans , opened at Istanbul 's TUYAP Fair and Congress Centre on Tuesday ( October 7th ) .
Bollano is running for a second term .
The US will always support the open door to enter the European Union and NATO , and we will always be ready to assist countries to go through that door , " he said . Gordon also met with High Representative for BiH Valentin Inzko in Sarajevo .
The Albanian Education Ministry has launched a programme to educate children caught between blood feuds .
EU planners are working on the details of the proposed police and rule @-@ of @-@ law mission , tentatively set to number some 1,500 people .
Nezaj : Kosovo Police have very good co @-@ operation with these two states , in preventing and fighting all penal acts , especially when it is about cases of organised crime .
More than 360 mostly Muslim former fighters are set to lose their Bosnian citizenship and could be deported to their home countries , Bosnia and Herzegovina 's central government said on Wednesday .
These fears should be taken seriously , " Basbug said .
After meeting with political leaders , he urged them to agree on constitutional changes that will make the country more functional and enable it to accelerate its EU integration process .
The Hague Tribunal Office in Skopje also received notification about the victims .
His metal @-@ rimmed spectacles and his fair and impeccable complexion , inherited from his mother , make it hard to tell his age .
Meanwhile , tens of thousands rallied in Ankara to protest parliament 's move .
The budget , which is 10 % higher than this year 's , envisions a budget deficit of 2.8 % of GDP .
Serbian MPs adopt declaration on Kosovo
Culture and Society : Easter concert held in Bucharest
He says the new party will work towards solving daily problems confronting ordinary people .
The two countries are vying to qualify for the Euro 2012 football championship , and two clubs from each will face off in the UEFA Europa league .
He told SETimes that this agreement means less to worry about while travelling .
Bulgarian movie makers received scores of awards at international film fests in recent years . [ Nikolay Dimitrov / SETimes ]
" We should achieve the new institutional settlement in the course of 2007 and 2008 , " the commissioner said .
Reports Wednesday said Kosovo is expected to declare itself an independent state in the first two months of 2008 , and will be recognised by Britain , France , Italy and Germany within 48 hours , according to the draft proposal .
Rehn : EU could lift visa requirements for Balkan nations
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 27 / 07 / 07
Pristina is not a simple city ; as such , it deserves special treatment , and we emphasised it last year .
The Croatian Academic and Research Network connected 1,376 primary and secondary schools across Croatia using Cisco technology , the company announced on Wednesday ( December 9th ) .
Aferdita said that because they live in a village , they are able to grow some of the food that the family depends on to live .
With about 20 % of the Greek population below the poverty line and the traditional family security net a thing of the past , more and more Greeks are finding it hard to afford a decent meal .
He adds that the ruling coalition contributes to the increasing wealth of the privileged classes and the impoverishment of the majority of citizens .
" The authorities forced us to the streets again ; we did not want this to happen today , on the World Day for Decent Work , as we are now celebrating indecent work , " said Aurel Cornea , vice @-@ president of the Teachers ' Union , one of the four trade unions that organised the rally .
He said the funds have been provided for the projects , which are due to begin in March and include building a monument to Mother Teresa and a wax museum of the victims of communism .
They agreed to further develop bilateral economic ties .
One opposition lawmaker attracted a lot of attention with one gesture last week .
The highest ranking official of the former Yugoslavia to have admitted responsibility for atrocities committed during the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s , Plavsic was convicted of crimes against humanity in February 2003 and sentenced to 11 years in prison .
" Kyrgyzstan cannot compete with the cheaper Chinese products , " acknowledges Alisher Sanarbek Uulu of the Kyrgyzstan Market Association .
Dishes at a nearby food stand looked as though they could have been prepared by a Serbian great grandmother with no interest in microwave ovens or toasters .
Economists say unemployment is a result of the inflationary measures to encourage economic processes .
Alkaloid plans to invest about 4m euros in the first phase of the project , creating about 25 jobs , a low figure due to high start @-@ up costs .
SETimes : When will Kosovo Police and Customs officers take control of Gate 1 and 31 ?
A superpower , he said , is building reciprocal respect and collaboration with a small country .
It 's a very good thing to see a Romanian movie with full box office in the United States , a movie with a budget under $ 1m and no Hollywood stars .
We will have to wait and see whether this will be a victory for Pobjeda , or a victory for Radoncic , " Husejnefendić told SETimes .
According to Rexhepi , forces in the country also co @-@ operate with criminal groups in northern Kosovo .
Preliminary results , confirmed by the state electoral commission , showed that Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandic received just over 60 % of the vote .
" For years certain circles have put forward this argument that Islam is the reason for the backwardness and authoritarian regimes these people have .
That criminal for ten years , guiding our lives !
Macedonia and Albania will boost economic co @-@ operation , especially in projects related to regional transportation and energy , Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and his Albanian counterpart , Sali Berisha , agreed in Tirana on Monday ( February 18th ) .
Bulgaria must boost the efficacy of its fight against fraud and corruption by the end of this year , the head of the EU Anti @-@ Fraud Office ( OLAF ) said at the start of a two @-@ day visit to Sofia on Thursday ( August 21st ) .
People in the former communist countries remember a time when housing was provided by the state .
A total of 90 people from across the region took part .
" I deeply regret the violence that marked the elections .
Security in several cities was increased to disarm roaming gangs carrying metal bars , baseball bats and knives .
" The arrests over the past few months were preceded for the past two and a half years by enormous political pressure on political activists , " notes Aliza Marcus , Macarthur fellow and author of Blood and Belief : The PKK and the Kurdish Fight for Independence , adding that " upwards of 2,000 people have been detained and imprisoned in the past two years . "
Now they spar over what Lagumdzija sees as a campaign by Dodik to break up the country , and what Dodik sees as an attempt to impose a Bosniak agenda .
The discovery may help in the treatment of three hereditary diseases -- muscular dystrophy , neuropathy and glaucoma .
Calls for fresh Kosovo talks , Ahtisaari 's replacement rejected
" It is unfortunate that our country , because of its developed tourism and other spheres , is still attractive for the human traffickers to realize their dirty intents , " she added .
One such proposal is the appointment of an envoy tasked with encouraging Kosovo Serbs not to leave the province and calling on Serb refugees to return to their Kosovo homes .
Kosovo health care gets a poor prognosis
Kosovo is ready to apply for WTO membership , Minister for Trade and Industry Lutfi Zharku said on Monday ( August 24th ) .
The construction is the most dangerous profession in Serbia as well .
Romanian President Traian Basescu will soon be able to decide alone whether to authorise the launch of criminal investigations against ministers following a constitutional court ruling Tuesday ( November 27th ) against a recent government ordinance .
" It is wrong to consider co @-@ existence as being only harmony and peace .
He sees an answer if companies in the region fulfil expectations with their business results .
A milestone was achieved in March when Aquapura , a Portuguese company , announced plans to build a 50m @-@ euro elite resort at Lake Prespa .
Today , you cannot even become a cleaning lady if you 're not a member of the leading political party .
Toshevski praised the one @-@ stop shop approach whereby the purchase and leasing of construction land and obtaining construction licenses is done at one location .
Macedonia has been fined millions over its failure to meet commitments under a 1999 sales contract with Hellenic Petroleum .
European Commission slams Romania and Bulgaria over high @-@ level corruption
The project includes 25 turbines , which are expected to produce about 140 GWh of electricity per year .
Four investor groups participated in the tender .
The Serbian government , the Serbian gas operator Srbijagas and Russia 's Gazpromexport signed a memorandum of understanding on construction of a 400km gas pipeline in Serbia .
( Various sources - 27 / 10 / 09 @-@ 03 / 11 / 09 )
Now , we barely tag along .
US , Turkish leaders discuss Iran 's nuclear programme
Mesic , 75 , has held the country 's top post since February 2000 , serving two consecutive five @-@ year terms .
SETimes correspondent Bojana Milovanovic in Belgrade contributed to this article .
The EBRD agreed on September 10th to lend Serbia 's largest private agribusiness company , Victoria Group , 45m @-@ euros to purchase agricultural commodities and to improve energy efficiency at its production facilities .
He also affirmed Serbia 's presence in Kosovo given the Serb minority there .
Radoslav directs attention to the ongoing ICJ case .
Striking Kosovo Serb police face deadline
The rectangular sarcophagus was found to contain human remains and various precious objects , including a golden drinking cup .
Former parliament member Mersel Biljali co @-@ founded the Citizens for European Macedonia initiative and now writes a column for Dnevnik .
This is not regulated by any law or international legal act .
It would halve the two countries ' consular costs , the government said .
The agreement between Serbia and Kosovo established a Ground Safety Zone that extends 5km beyond the Kosovo border into the rest of former Yugoslav territory , which troops of the former Yugoslav Army could not enter without the permission of the KFOR commander in Kosovo .
The leaders of Western Balkan nations -- all but a recalcitrant Serbia -- met in Slovenia on Saturday ( March 20th ) to discuss the importance of EU membership .
He also questioned Moscow 's commitment to peace and security in the Caucasus .
There are additional investment enticements such as retirement and social security insurance , Nenovski said .
A Centre for Natural Sciences will be built in the Serbian town of Svilajnac .
Welcoming Albania 's progress towards a functioning pluralistic democracy , the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ( PACE ) voiced regret Thursday ( December 14th ) that confrontation and obstructionism continue to plague political life in the country .
Through social media , law students enforce an " open university " policy in Greek universities .
The fair , under the slogan " A Book in Every Home , " offers over 5,000 book titles to visitors .
A consortium -- led by US bank Rothschild -- was appointed last month as privatisation adviser .
" Our value @-@ based vision of sport is increasingly threatened by pressures which ultimately may encroach upon another of our key values : that of the rule of law , " Maud de Boer @-@ Buquicchio , deputy secretary @-@ general of the 47 @-@ nation organisation , noted in her speech .
A small village stall sells locally produced wine , liquors , preserves and soap to a steady trickle of tourists .
" If you want to get something , [ as a minority ] , you have to ask for it .
" They include tax , financial and customs incentives , infrastructure and free use of land , " SDP 's Damir Shehovic told SETimes .
Slovenia and Kosovo signed an agreement on May 28th to extend co @-@ operation in energy and mines .
Stressing at a news conference on Sunday that the government had no other option but to take every step needed to cover the budget shortfall , Venizelos was also quoted as saying that the next two months would be " hellish " for Greeks .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 27 / 04 / 11
" I 'm buying more cautiously and less products than I used to , " says Evgenia Arvaniti , 82 , who has been coming to Laiki for decades .
In a collective statement , archaeologists blasted his insistence that pyramids were built on the site .
" In case you notice anything strange or someone you know is missing , please react immediately , " they say .
From 1920 , Andric lived in Belgrade , and spent years in the diplomatic service of the then Kingdom of Yugoslavia , at consulates in Rome , Bucharest , Madrid , Geneva , and Berlin .
Neziri tells SETimes that biggest demands involve food .
Agriculture in Kosovo and Macedonia will get a boost through co @-@ operation in the sector . [ Reuters ]
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 13 / 01 / 12
Election pressure
British MEPs dissatisfied with reforms in Zagreb
Other international officials participating in the negotiations include EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and High Representative Valentin Inzko , who also serves as the EU 's Special Representative ( EUSR ) in BiH .
The fight against corruption and informality is a continuous struggle , and this phenomena seems to be moving instead of dissipating .
Blair arrived in Turkey on Friday , shortly after the leaders of the 25 EU member states endorsed a decision freezing membership talks with Ankara on eight of the 35 negotiating chapters .
Also this week : Macedonia plans to restore the childhood home of Mother Teresa , and an exhibition highlighting ancient Dacian culture opens in Romania .
The story -- depicting a journey to Bucharest that slowly turns into a journey in search of a father -- has only two characters , the boy and the mother , played by Maxim Trinu and Gabriela Crisu .
" His proposals need to hit the ground running in January because rising Albanian frustration means time is running out for Kosovo . "
Rexhepi says that the power systems are interconnected , exchanging energy and information about the situation and any problems that appear .
SETimes : What concessions is the Kosovo side allowing in this dialogue ?
It has " Stradivarius " and the year 1721 engraved on it , police said .
" We have lost a battle , but not the entire war .
A recent decision by the Serbian parliament will allow soldiers and police officers to participate in peacekeeping missions organised by the EU .
The EU constantly changes its standards , making them stricter .
" The main and only medium in the process of approaching the EU is the government of Montenegro , " Sarkic told SETimes .
Late last month , Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel said that Ban would face " serious reprimands " if he accepts the EU 's initial idea of EULEX immediately replacing UNMIK in all of Kosovo .
The officials discussed the slow pace of forming a new government , nearly five months after elections . ( ANSAmed , Radio Free Europe , BH news - 25 / 02 / 11 )
The situation is tense in Kosovo 's north after special police units attempted to gain control of two border crossings .
The experts say the number of Bosnian illegal immigrants to EU countries has dropped . ( Srna , RTRS , Fena - 11 / 05 / 11 )
" However , unlike this government , which doesn 't want to speak to its people and its hungry workers , we would solve all of them through dialogue , " he said .
Rehn also urged Turkey to further reform its judiciary sector to ensure its independence .
The new taxi is expected to hit the road in the " Green Apple " in 2014 .
Despite concerns , the government is determined to succeed this time .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 20 / 02 / 12
The former Finnish president unveiled his plan , envisioning internationally supervised independence for Kosovo with broad autonomy for its Serb minority , during visits to Belgrade and Pristina on Friday .
Fifty @-@ six people were arrested last month in a police sting against drug traffickers in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Turkey came fifth in the championship with three gold and one silver medal .
He expressed Iraq 's willingness to deepen dialogue with Turkey to eliminate the PKK threat .
European experts say it is advisable to conduct an agricultural census every ten years , or at minimum one year after each new general census .
The paper recently published several leaked wiretaps of Customs Agency Director Vanyo Tanov 's telephone conversations with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov , Finance Minister Simeon Djankov and other senior government officials .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and his Albanian counterpart , Ljuljzim Basha , met on Friday ( June 1st ) in Skopje .
The team defeated Germany 32 @-@ 30 and took the title by amassing six points in three matches .
Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Chairman Borislav Paravac and Albanian President Alfred Moisiu agreed that terrorism and organised crime are regional problems that require a joint response .
With the publicity this heist has received , it 's unlikely these works will ever make their way into the black market . "
Turkey has the largest national economy in Central and Eastern Europe , according to the IMF .
An envelope holding the name of the new patriarch was drawn from the Book of Gospel .
The legislation was approved by the government last October , but was not made public until February .
The event , the biggest of its kind in the Balkans , will bring together more than 250 participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Greece , Turkey and other nations .
He also pledged that Serbs would be ensured a future in Kosovo .
The more important laws are passed by using the " Badinter rule , " which grants Albanians the right to veto issues concerning culture , religion , language and education .
The author writes that in past years , Albania has proven not only attractive for tourists , but also affordable .
JAT reported revenues of 162m euros in 2007 and an outstanding debt of 247m euros .
Urging Belgrade to " respect a solution for Kosovo based on the UN Security Council resolution , " he also cautioned it against seeking closer ties with Russia -- which has backed Serbia 's stance on the Ahtisaari plan -- than with the West .
Alone we can do nothing , together we can do a lot .
EULEX has moved to help local prosecutors by dealing with more difficult cases , including war crimes and corruption . ( TV 21 , TV Arta - 30 / 01 / 11 )
Bulgaria 's health ministry disputes the doctors ' union contention that the number of those leaving has picked up in recent years .
SETimes : Some in the EU argue those countries that do not manage to attract a significant amount of the funds allotted from the 2007 @-@ 2013 EU budget should receive less from 2014 @-@ 2020 budget .
The prosecutor 's office told local media that the alleged illegal activities began in 2007 , and continued till 2009 .
The gold went to China 's Chen Xiexia , while another Turkish competitor , Sibel Ozkan , took the silver .
Greece and Turkey plan to launch a 285km @-@ long pipeline on November 18th , bringing natural gas from Azerbaijan to Europe .
Ruecker , Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and the commander of KFOR , Xavier de Marnhac , spoke to reporters Tuesday after meeting at the UN building in Pristina to discuss the railway incident and the Kosovo situation in general .
Science and Technology : Turkish e @-@ consulate system introduced
The government expects Albpetrol , the state owned company , to triple its income as a result of the Streamoil deal .
Halil Altintop ( centre ) of Turkey vies with Karlen Mkrtchyan ( left ) and Hrary Myokan of Armenia during their World Cup 2010 qualifying football match in Bursa on Wednesday ( October 14th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Nineteen candidates competed for the post .
The pact , Bush said , " is recognition that the closer that the United States and the EU become , the better off " the people in the world 's two largest economies become .
Science Minister Bozidar Djelic and Svilajnac Municipality President Gorica Dincic @-@ Tasic signed a protocol on the 5m @-@ euro project Wednesday ( August 25th ) .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 10 / 09 / 11
Turkey has marked an impressive increase in its real estate market transparency index , moving up 27 places in a recent report by Jones Lang LaSalle and LaSalle Investment Management .
But I do not accept the compromise of including an actor I do not believe in only because people know him ; I make my movie the way I think is best .
The fact that the former Yugoslav leader was able to test the prosecutor 's evidence in cross @-@ examination not only enhances its value as a historical record , but also makes it useful for other war crimes trials .
Currently , ND has the slimmest of parliamentary majorities -- 151 out of 300 seats -- and has little room to manoeuvre .
Even in the hardest moments in the last days of the regime , our compatriots worked in Tripoli , Benghazi and across Libya , performing their humanitarian duties , " Mladenov added .
Officials , meanwhile , insist things are on track .
Moscow also opposes any deadlines being set for the negotiations , saying the process should continue until a mutually acceptable solution is reached .
" Mladic has long enjoyed his life now , as he left the countless dead and unhappy families behind him . "
Romania presents NATO summit political agenda
" It is true that a discussion on the law was led within the ruling coalition , but a consensus was reached and the government stood behind the law , which , unfortunately -- as I can say from this distance -- was then passed .
Balkans media magnate Zeljko Mitrovic , 43 , has been recovering for more than a month from aplastic anemia in Flensburg , near Hamburg .
Police and prosecutors are not encouraged to investigate real estate moves because the court system is not prepared to deal with the fallout , the document said .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 20 / 09 / 11
But he voiced disappointment with the decision by most Kosovo Serbs to stay away from the polls .
" But we also have to be careful about whom we send , " says Picula , " so that the incident in the Western Sahara , when a Croatian soldier wrote graffiti at an archaeological site , does not happen again ... we should not disturb the image of our country and the UN . "
But Nikolic insists he is determined to press ahead .
They are protesting what they see as violations of freedom of expression , no matter the locale .
He called Macedonia 's readiness for NATO entry " absolute . "
The 47th International MESS theatre festival in Sarajevo ended on November 1st , after nine days of events featuring 19 plays , three concerts and three workshops .
The first Kosovo @-@ Great Britain investment forum took place on Tuesday ( November 24th ) in London .
Violence in the 1960s forced many of them into enclaves throughout the island .
The Orthodox Church of Antakya was built with the permission of the Ottoman state in 1833 and remains a center of Christian worship today . [ Anna Wood / SETimes ]
" We encountered no problems .
The permits are only a temporary method of collecting highway revenue ; Slovenia will implement transponders in the next two years .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 10 / 06 / 10
Ljube Trpevski is now under house arrest due to health problems and the need for home care .
Mostar is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's best @-@ known attractions . [ Getty Images ]
" This is particularly the case for Article 301 which penalises insulting Turkishness , the republic as well as the organs and institutions of the state .
Shelling and sniper activity targeted the civilian population .
But despite the new luxury accommodations , many visitors opt to stay at the town 's popular beach campsite .
Flaka Surroi , owner of the Koha media group and publisher of the influential daily Koha Ditore , questioned the timing , coming- just a day before the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) isued its advisory opinion , upholding the legality of Kosovo 's declaration of independence .
The event , which ends on May 18th , offers an opportunity to see more than 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers .
In particular , more progress is needed towards compliance with the Copenhagen political criteria .
Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou met with Prefect of Thessaloniki Panayiotis Psomiades on Thursday ( July 10th ) as part of a three @-@ day visit to northern Greece .
Interestingly , the number of asylum applications in 2010 was comparable to 2001 , soon after the Kosovo crisis . "
" The entry into the market of distinguished European banks is an accomplishment of last year , which is expected to continue during the current year , " Fullani says .
They imply a certain level of economic development that must in no way be accidental if euro adoption is to be successful .
US President George W. Bush ( right ) meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in Washington on Monday ( November 5th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Bulgaria accommodated 1 % of all EU holidaymakers in 2008 , and was ranked 17th among the 35 most favoured foreign destinations for Europeans .
Glisic with Ghana defender John Paintsil . [ Courtesy of Nenad Glisic ]
Education , of course , should receive more investment .
Croatian oil company INA and Hungary 's MOL have discovered significant amounts of natural gas in the Zalata @-@ Dravica field on the Croatian side of the Podravska Slatina @-@ Zalata contract area , INA announced on Wednesday ( June 23rd ) .
Promising that the EC report will be " both rigorous and fair , " Fuele praised the Balkan nation for its " sound efforts " to meet criteria for joining the bloc , as well as for its " constructive and stabilising " role in the region .
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( FBiH ) government confirmed on December 13th that it has selected the consortium led by Swiss Glencore -- which includes BiH company Feal and Croatian Dalekovod -- as the preferred buyer for the state @-@ owned 88 % stake in BiH 's largest exporter , Aluminij Mostar .
Kosovo 's president , Fatmir Sejdiu , is laying the blame for the situation at Belgrade 's door .
They have also found 20 silver objects dating from the 15th @-@ century .
The World Bank 's Doing Business 2007 report gave Bulgaria and Romania high rankings in terms of ease of business . [ Getty Images
By Bojana Milovanovic and Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Belgrade and Bucharest - 31 / 08 / 09
Freedom House released its annual media survey in May . [ Freedom House ]
On the day of the match , DNA prosecutors caught an official of FC Steaua carrying a suitcase containing the 1.7m euros .
In September , NATO Military Committee Chairman Ray Henault said in Skopje that he was impressed by the military reforms .
Overall , Derala calls the framework an excellent beginning .
It was as if the persistent summer rain was trying to dampen the great Ramadan meal ( Iftar ) scheduled for August 4th in the centre of Prijepolje , a town in the Serbian region of Sandzak , which has a majority Muslim population .
But many in the country feel they do not get the support they would like from their allies .
Previously , firms had to buy tender documentation from the Public Procurement Agency , but the material will now be downloadable for free from the Agency 's site .
Serbia has fully normalised diplomatic relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , announcing the decision Tuesday ( February 9th ) after the fifth round of trilateral talks initiated by Turkey last October .
With consumer demand on the rise , businesses worldwide are seeking to find a niche in this important emerging market .
At the weekend , Serbian President Boris Tadic urged Ahtisaari to delay presenting his blueprint until a new government is formed in Belgrade .
The EU constitutional treaty , drawn up in 2004 to streamline the expanding bloc 's institutions , was put on ice after French and Dutch voters rejected it in separate national referendums about 18 months ago .
There have been extensive speculations in the local press recently of a possible terror plot after bin Laden 's death .
Macedonian mobile operator Cosmofon on Wednesday ( October 22nd ) increased the speed of internet service for its 3G subscribers to 3.6 Mbps , ten times higher than the internet speed offered earlier .
RS President Milan Jelic died on Sunday . [ Getty Images ]
Kosovo 's students will take part in the event alongside their counterparts from 41 other countries , including Germany , the US , Russia , and Romania .
Freedom House 's 2009 annual report noted that journalists in the Balkans are frequently threatened with violence -- reporters in Bulgaria and Croatia were murdered in 2008 -- and media organs across the region routinely practice self @-@ censorship .
Western nations have signalled their readiness to recognise a unilateral declaration of independence that Kosovo is likely to announce within weeks .
There were 263,785 registered unemployed in Croatia in April , an increase of 7.6 % year on year , the national employment service announced on May 8th .
Ljumovic -- who is also a professor of theatre arts , a producer and a writer -- said the event strengthens Montenegro 's cultural scene and extends the theatre 's mandate beyond merely staging plays .
According to Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic , Belgrade also sees support for its position from China , Indonesia and African members of the Security Council .
At prosecutor 's instructions , the case was handled by Serbian police , the interior ministry 's Service for Discovering War Crimes and the Military Security Agency , which together questioned over 50 people .
We were merely told the road will serve local tourism , but there is no master plan that can quantify the benefits of such a road for the citizens in the region . "
After the government voted last year to approve the project , a US @-@ Turkish company , Bechtel @-@ Enka , began construction of the road , which will cost 600m euros and is to be completed by 2009 .
We are deeply grateful for the work that they do to protect our official US government establishments here , " Wilson said .
" We only have to seize this opportunity . "
" We do not have hope and we do not have a chance for this country to move toward Europe . "
The EU proved stable in terms of international politics , unlike Europe during the First and Second World Wars , " he told SETimes .
The EU has been adjusting its presence in Kosovo , appointing outgoing Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar as the new head of the EU office .
The initiative will allow Greek universities to help the UAE strengthen its international financial position .
Governments had no official reaction , and local press outlets and political analysts treated the story as having little to do with the region .
Kosovo 's Ceku meets with Contact Group representatives , urges patience
The two countries have a track record of helping one another in times of natural disasters .
Meanwhile , Davotoglu and Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic signed a deal on annulling the visa regime for Serbian and Turkish citizens .
Serbian President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party has not voiced a formal position .
Once Paskaljevic showed interest in producing a film in Albania , " That was it ! " according to Permeti .
Serbian Education Minister Zarko Obradovic announced on July 28th that the government will launch a fund for young students .
Also in science and technology news : Bulgaria now offers Cambridge University IT certificates , and Turkey launches the first internet search engine targeting Muslim users .
All the participating countries have adopted Decade Action Plans , have set up the relevant institutions and co @-@ ordination offices , and -- although to various degrees -- have initiated activities to improve the situation of the Roma , the report found .
Davutoglu is generally linked to the notion of Turkish neo @-@ Ottomanism , which favours a commonwealth with its neighbours .
Although Judson believes in Ergenekon , he does not feel the trial is on the right track .
As the EU struggles to bolster its common currency , Macedonia has put in place measures to keep its economy on track .
( Various sources - 28 / 9 / 07- / 05 / 10 / 07 )
" There is a major mistrust between the AKP leaders and the Kurdish people right now , " he says , arguing that instead of following its Kurdish opening , the AKP leaders have recently dubbed the conflict as a " terror problem . "
The agency also warned that this would also affect the ratings of other Eurozone member states .
She adds that centre employees report every child to the Social Centre and , in association with social protection authorities , try to get the children off the street .
" Ensuring all buildings have an ' energy efficiency identity ' gives us a clear picture of energy consumption and will help us achieve our goal of reducing household spending on heating and cooling and unnecessary wastefulness , " she adds .
Protests in recent months have been smaller and less vociferous .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's parliament passed the state budget for 2011 in an emergency procedure on Saturday ( December 31st ) , shortly after the three main leaders in the country agreed on forming a state @-@ level government .
Jeleva , who holds a Ph. D. in sociology from the Otto @-@ von @-@ Guericke University in Germany , has been nominated for one of the new posts created by Barroso .
In the shorts section of the Competition Programme , 16 regional short films will compete for Best Film and Special Mention .
According to local media reports , ruling coalition partner Socialist Party of Serbia ( SPS ) has said it will vote in favour of the document after receiving assurances from the Democratic Party ( DS ) that all elements that gave Vojvodina the possibility to create " a state within a state " will be removed from the draft .
She directly tied Belgrade 's EU prospects to the issue .
The paper did not say when the meeting took place .
The decision by the Turkish Ministry of Education to allow the reopening of a minority primary school on the northeastern Aegean island of Gokceada -- 47 years after the schools serving the island 's ethnic Greek population were abruptly shut down -- marks the latest step in a gradual but enduring rapprochement between the two erstwhile rivals .
Under Article 301 , Turkish journalists can be charged with " insulting Turkishness . " [ Getty Images ]
EC Directorate @-@ General for Enlargement Director for the Western Balkans , Pierre Mirel , said the shortcomings highlighted in the report should be a guide for the government . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Croatia 's fishermen want ecological zone implemented , despite EU warnings
Ethnic Albanians , who make up around 22 % of the population , openly back independence for the province .
By Tzvetina Borisova for Southeast European Times in Sofia - 22 / 08 / 11
The Bosniaks are pushing for a strong central government , while the Bosnian Serbs insist on significant autonomy .
This act will not have any impact on [ Kosovo 's ] relations with the US , [ nor ] in the attitude of the people here , but more measures must be taken to fight fundamentalism inside Kosovo , " says Hasani @-@ Gashi .
But Serbs from North should not suffer because of it .
Boc also asked for an inter @-@ ministerial working group to be created to identify viable solutions for the restitution problem .
" It is good that they come out with more information , " said Chisinau resident Valentina Bolocan , 52 , a mother of three .
" That policy has no proper alternative .
" The UN committee , appointed by the secretary @-@ general , will soon pass its verdict and its report will certainly carry much more weight , " he adds .
The minority Serbs , who reject Kosovo 's statehood , have been blocking roads and border crossings since this summer .
Additionally , Slovenia wants the EU foreign ministers to issue a statement immediately after Kosovo 's declaration of independence to open the way for the deployment of an EU administrative , judicial and police mission in the summer .
Next door , EU candidate Macedonia is benefitting from these additional funds to the tune of 64m euros in 2011 and 72m next year , even though the integration process is bogged down over the name dispute with Greece .
The 16th IT achievements festival INFOFEST was held in Budva , Montenegro , from September 27th to Saturday ( October 3rd ) .
The system in Croatia has been supporting a model where mothers usually gain full support of the system to push fathers away from children 's lives after a divorce or break up between parents .
" It is the fact that representatives of RS rejected previously accepted obligations .
Praising Croatia for the headway it has made in the fields of judiciary and fundamental rights -- as well as justice , freedom and security in particular -- the Commission urged Zagreb to focus on fulfilling all other commitments it has made during the membership talks with Brussels .
Diplomacy : Papandreou says region should look to the future
In Albania , the agreement was seen as late , since both countries already have free movement within the Schengen zone .
Although the majority of Croatians are satisfied with their lives , 64 % believe their country is going in the wrong direction , according to the Balkan Monitor survey .
The royal palace -- the one @-@ time home of the country 's medieval rulers -- the patriarchate and many small churches are inside the compound .
Todor Stojcevski won first prize for best story in a printed medium for his feature on Roma education ; awards also went to Ljubica Grozdanovska and Maja Tomic .
Diplomatic relations have been blocked since 1993 , when Armenia went to war with Azerbaijan .
As candidates and political parties exploit the country 's ethnic divisions , NGOs allege widespread misuse of public funds .
" Because Balkan states are going through a process of reconstructing , Balkan countries need Turkey 's advice for capacity @-@ building in legislative , judicial and trade issues , " argued Vardarli , adding that establishing friendship links between Turkish and Balkan municipalities and increasing the co @-@ operation with the Balkan countries is critical .
High unemployment remains a " worrying problem that indicates the government 's recovery programme did not yield results , " he told a recent gathering of leading business sector representatives .
As of December 2006 , there were 1,237,891 people living in Sofia , according to official statistics .
" Tackling the economic crisis is my government 's priority , " she said . Despite efforts by the government , some speculate the new tax might be too little too late , and that the IMF might have to step in .
Scholars have put the number of Armenians killed in Turkey around 1915 at more than one million .
Air passengers across the EU are now allowed to carry small quantities of liquids in their hand luggage , under new security rules that took effect on Monday ( November 6th ) .
" I continue to have faith in a positive outcome , " the German diplomat said , addressing the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna .
" I think that pressure is present at this particular moment , when Serbia is highly sensitive to that sort of criticism from Brussels . "
Two Bosnian nationals held over foiled bomb plot in Vienna
The current state composition -- with three constituent peoples and two entities -- is a product of the Dayton Agreement , which ended the four @-@ year conflict in 1995 .
UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon ( right ) meets with High Representative to BiH Valentin Inzko in New York on Monday ( May 24th ) . [ UN ]
Turkey and China signed a series of agreements Monday ( April 9th ) , including on co @-@ operation in the use of nuclear power for peaceful purposes .
Currently , the only EU member blocking the Interim Trade Agreement is the Netherlands , which demands that fugitive Ratko Mladic be apprehended and extradited .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and World Intellectual Property Organisation Director Francis Gurry signed a memorandum of understanding on October 26th in Belgrade .
The tax will be raised from 10 % to 15 % .
Turkey backs Iran 's uranium swap proposal
She will present her findings and recommendations in a report to the 13th session of the UN Human Rights Council in 2010 .
Its goal , he said , is to show the whole world that Nabucco has political support and that the project will be realised sooner or later .
" We are the only country with a parliament seat consisting of a group of buildings that are inconveniently positioned one from another , " Prime Minister Sali Berisha said in early November , at the first meeting of the New Parliament Building Committee .
Sunken ships , ceramics and other artefacts will be available in electronic maps in the state archives for future research .
Legally guaranteed Christmas bonuses under question
EU officials say Saturday 's deal among the three major parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is a " step in the right direction " but must translate into results .
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" An unlimited right to control citizens ' telephone and internet communications is a violation of a basic human right to privacy .
" We are not asking for any privileges and benefits , but we also do not want conditions that would set us apart from other countries , " Tadic said .
Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) leader Suleiman Tihic , Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) leader Milorad Dodik and Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) leader Dragan Covic agreed that once nationwide legislation on the census passes , the 2011 questionnaire should include questions on ethnicity , religion and language .
" Everything that 's going on on Facebook with that Nazi insignia is not aimed against the prime minister but against democracy in Croatia . "
Joshua Walker , postdoctoral fellow at the Crown Center for Middle Eastern Studies , also believes Turkey 's reaction will vary depending on the character of the UN vote .
Serbia 's co @-@ operation is necessary for EULEX 's success , mission chief Yves de Kermabon said last week during a visit to Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
This makes European carriers look to the region and play with the prices , as they do not see competition , " Ballaj said .
Albanian public on edge after recent political stalemate
" I am unable to vote in Bosnia , but if I could , I would definitely go there to vote one more time .
Bucharest to update power grid
" This chronic political disagreement has occurred at a time when unemployment has continued to rise , living standards have continued to fall and the capacity of the authorities to meet the basic needs of citizens has been systematically eroded by declining revenue , " Inzko said .
About 70 % of the young Serbs have reportedly never travelled abroad .
Serbia 's future " is in a productive and mutually beneficial co @-@ operation " with the EU and NATO , says Alliance Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen .
However , in Sarajevo , which had endured a 44 @-@ month @-@ long siege by Karadzic 's Bosnian Serb forces , several thousand people came out to the streets to celebrate .
Acquittal of Albanian MP spurs debate on immunity
Macedonia could get a starting date for its EU membership negotiations this autumn if it fulfils the requirements , the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's enlargement chief indicated on Tuesday ( February 26th ) .
A civilised country must have places of worship for all faithful , of all religions . "
The government offered a state guarantee worth 15 billion euros to all financial institutions in the country .
One of Greece 's top newspapers , Ta Nea , received a phone call from the group , saying it was now focusing on the mass media -- mainly reporters .
" Turkey has long supported the sovereignty and territorial unity of Iraq , as well as the need to strengthen the Iraqi government .
There hasn 't been a single strike .
Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said on Monday ( December 21st ) that his country will continue to advocate for Serbian membership in the EU .
Merkel stated she made clear to Belgrade that Germany expects dismantling of the parallel structures in Kosovo .
The Serbian government has taken about 98 % of such most radical measures .
NATO membership simultaneously strengthened Croatia 's national security and international standing , she said .
Delevic : It has changed the political climate ; an important formal condition has been met .
MP immunity : impunity from justice ?
Just over half -- 50.2 % -- believe Croatia 's international reputation has increased because of membership in the Alliance .
" This will require wide public support and commitment from across the political spectrum , " Fule noted , adding that he explained to Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci " what we will do and also what we expect from his government . "
Serbian media quoted the country 's JAT Airways as saying that half of Monday 's planned flights took off and air traffic to Russia , Greece , Turkey , Montenegro , Macedonia and southern Italy has been fully restored .
" The old government can work since the new government can 't make any decisions until the RS Constitutional Court gives its ruling on the possible violation of Bosniaks ' national interest , " newly elected RS Prime Minister Aleksandar Dzombic said .
" There are no doubts that package might have some negative elements -- maybe it will not be fully what we want .
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He added that a collective defence system guaranteed by NATO is the best choice for Montenegro .
But the leader of the Association of the Vojvodina Hungarians , Jozef Kasa , recently said his party would most likely run independently .
Children in the Gjakova neighbourhood Colony grow up amid poverty , squalor , and limited schooling . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Between 64 % and 67 % of eligible voters participate , with 99 % voting in favor of the split .
The move is in line with the company 's plans for expansion in the Adriatic region .
SETimes : Last year , the Council of Europe Committee against Torture said that prisoners in Macedonia are tortured .
In a statement , the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed regret over what was done to the monument , adding these actions " do not reflect the attitude of the broad layers of the Bulgarian people , with whom we share historic relations of friendship , co @-@ operation and mutual assistance . "
Under the constitution , the inaugural session was opened by the oldest member of the new legislature , Andrey Pantev , of the Bulgarian Socialist Party ( BSP ) .
Bloggers question Bucharest protest impact
But , according to the chairman of Bulgaria 's tourism agency , the country is now seeing a decline in foreign tourists .
Under Turkish law , the Dogan group now has two options .
A compromise emerged earlier this month after Western nations agreed to Belgrade 's demands that the mission will not become fully operational before it gets the UN Security Council 's approval and that it will be " status neutral . "
Serbian Science and Technological Development Minister Bozidar Djelic and his Austrian counterpart , Beatrix Karl , signed an agreement on scientific and technological co @-@ operation Tuesday ( July 13th ) in Vienna .
( Sofia News Agency , Radio Srbija - 02 / 03 / 10 ; US Department of State , MIA - 01 / 03 / 10 )
I am not in the leadership of the party , I disagree with the way the changes were made in it , and with the way Crvenkovski became its leader once again .
Reinforcing the commitment to fulfil all the necessary obligations , Sanader visited NATO headquarters last month , and addressed the North Atlantic Council .
However , Solana said the EU is open to all countries , including Kosovo .
Kosovo Agency for Anti @-@ Corruption Director Hasan Preteni said that this act shows how unsafe Kosovo has become .
The Balkan countries have realised they have many reasons to jointly lobby for EU membership and good mutual relations can open the doors to the Union for them , " Simic said .
In the first half of 2008 , economic growth was 6 % , and inflation fell to 5.1 % in November .
His role will be to promote European cinema and European Film Awards .
We should not take wrong steps , and we should show capacity for building good neighbourly relations .
Bosniak delegates have already said they might oppose the plan on constitutional grounds .
The new facility will be ready by the time Albania celebrates 100 years of independence .
After the torture , the witness alleged , Haradinaj told Balaj and Brahimaj to " take them to Drenica " -- a coded order to kill the prisoners .
Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbas said tulips are a part of his city 's culture .
It would link the Bulgarian Black Sea port of Burgas with the Greek Mediterranean port of Alexandroupolis , allowing Russian oil shipments bound for the West to avoid Turkey 's crowded Bosphorus Strait .
Both present serious challenges .
With no compromise in sight , the Kosovo Albanian leaders reiterated their position Monday that independence is non @-@ negotiable .
Fighting corruption is considered a key condition for EU accession .
" The police will exhaust all their resources to solve this horrible crime , " the AP quoted Christofias as saying on Tuesday .
An exhibition featuring pieces by some of the most eminent US pop artists opened on Friday ( April 30th ) in Rijeka , Croatia .
( Various sources - 23 / 05 / 08 @-@ 30 / 05 / 08 )
Turkey responded sharply to remarks by the newly appointed Cypriot foreign minister , Erato Kozakou Marcoullis , who said the key to the Cyprus issue is in the hands of the Turkish military and not the country 's political leaders .
Frane Lucic , 23 , the only surviving firefighter , was released from Split 's general hospital on Christmas Eve .
He was succeeded by Carlos Westendorp ( June 1997 - July 1999 ) , former Spanish Secretary of State for European Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs .
Just days before adoption of the CoE resolution , Bosnian Muslim BiH presidency member Haris Silajdzic spoke at the PACE in Strasbourg , France , on this topic .
It will assess whether the country has progressed in implementing EU standards and whether a positive attitude on integration prevails .
" Behind all the numbers is the agony and drama of 60,000 families .
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" Every KFOR unit that worked with us expressed its satisfaction with our performance , " said Krizanec .
A series of options he has presented in recent months has been rejected by one side or the other .
This means that the RS would have to work two years just to pay off debts , excluding the current spending .
Even though Yugoslavia was a communist dictatorship , the Pula Festival was able to welcome the likes of Orson Welles , Sophia Loren , Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor .
Zukorlic 's supporters say they will take their case before the Court of Human Rights .
However , let 's try this one as well , " he tells SETimes .
Also this week : the Bourgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project gains momentum , and an IMF mission wraps up a visit to Sofia .
" I encourage everybody to refrain from actions that aim at hindering any of these freedoms , since such moves would only represent a setback in the European agenda , " he said in a statement .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdu was declared an honourary citizen of Malawi 's capital , Lilongwe , on Friday ( June 18th ) .
As the Bulgarian socialists ' candidate for vice president in the 1996 presidential elections , she advocated her country 's membership in the EU and NATO .
The report will also include proposals for archaeological excavations , improvement of firefighting arrangements , and the delivery of medium @-@ term plans for the development of tourism facility capacities .
The damages it has suffered as a result of the unprecedented wave of cyber attacks are estimated to run into tens of millions of euros , The Guardian reported on Friday .
A senior PNL member described the president 's proposal as " a trap , " as the suggested coalition formula would produce another minority government , effectively leading to the early elections Basescu has been advocating .
The process of screening the level of harmonisation of Croatian laws with those of the EU was completed .
Croatia will give Montenegro its full support on the path towards EU integration , Sanader said .
The Cyprus plan aims to save 500m euros . [ Getty Images ]
Following his disappearance , Gotovina 's whereabouts became a subject of speculation and controversy .
Bulgaria and Croatia improved their competitiveness rankings , according to a new annual survey of 55 world economies .
Mustafic : The MESS Festival is a public institution , and as such , it is funded from the state budget , and of course , based on the generous support of our patrons and sponsors .
" I also expect that to lead to improvements in everyday life , but I think we will have to wait a while for that to happen . "
The cyber @-@ attack commenced on June 9th , and was directed at the national Department of Telecommunication and Communication ( TIB ) .
Now we can talk about reconciliation , " resident Ruza Trivic told reporters in Sijekovac .
Montenegro became an official EU candidate this year , while Croatia made further progress on its path to membership .
The customs points were intended to become part of [ Kosovo 's ] state border and we are not going to let that happen . "
The world 's biggest scientific laboratory -- CERN -- has invited Macedonia to participate in scientific research and training .
Named Online Analytical Processing ( OLAP ) , the approach makes it possible for physicians to tell patients their personal risk factor and so advise on lifestyle changes or medication to lower the risk .
This bilingual anthology , in Macedonian and English , is presented at a special event during the festival .
As many respondents cited speeding up a procedure as the reason for this , while 16 % said they resorted to it to avoid paying a fine ; 12 % said the money helped them finalise a procedure .
Romania 's National Anti @-@ corruption Department ( DNA ) has uncovered hundreds of cases of police corruption . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
Some bankers are wary of the potential for class action lawsuits looming on the horizon said they plan to lower rates in the coming months .
She talks to SETimes about her successes so far and what she hopes to achieve in the future .
However , many experts say the role of the smaller parties under the existing system is problematic .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha met on Monday ( September 10th ) with representatives from the US @-@ based electricity producer Hydro Electric Power Inc .
A political impasse that threatened to push Albania into early elections has ended , and the country has a new head of state .
Panama has recognised Kosovo as an independent state , according to an announcement Friday ( January 16th ) .
In contrast , the meteoric rise of the AK Party and Turkey 's economic success have galvanised Arab public opinion , as evidenced by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's popularity throughout the Middle East .
The article mentions the southern town of Gjirokastra -- the birthplace of former dictator Enver Hoxha and of writer Ismail Kadare .
One day after the Nobel committee 's announcement , Muller downplayed any link between the prize and the 20 @-@ year period since the fall of the Berlin Wall .
He successfully oversaw the election campaign for the British Labour Party and in 2001 founded his own company , specialising in communications and political marketing .
Finance Minister Bedri Hamza says Kosovo has been largely unaffected by the fiscal turbulence in the eurozone due to its limited integration in global markets . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
" EULEX has no legal authority to collect taxes in the north .
The other candidate was Greece 's Public Power Corporation , which was found " incompatible " with the rules of the tender .
New this year was a fashion show of religious clothing held in Bugojno .
" I believe our institutions are able to govern without foreign supervision . [ But ] from now on , regarding the governance of the country , there will be no possibility to [ blame ] somebody else -- citizens will know who is responsible for anything that happens , " Pristina resident Valdet Rexhepi told SETimes .
However , " in the long term , Serbia is one of the more vulnerable countries , because it has so far annually spent about 5 billion euros more than it earned , as well as due to the weak export base and small savings , " he said .
Pervasive movie piracy in Serbia is helping to kill off the cinema industry , leaving moviegoers with fewer options .
" CHP is still very much seen as a party of ' no ' -- opposing the ruling party without offering any credible policies of their own , " she said .
Balkan war veterans are calling for dialogue . [ Reuters ]
The Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots decided on Monday to cancel their annual military exercises to ensure a more favourable environment for the ongoing direct reunification talks between leaders of the two communities .
Both the United States and the EU have seen heated debates over whether , or to what extent , civil liberties should be balanced against the need for security .
The decision , reached earlier this month by the government , replaces the planned 10 % across the board hike .
The European Commission assisted the Serbian government with 2m euros under the so @-@ called IPA project to introduce the electronic monitoring system .
Judicial corruption means the voice of the innocent goes unheard , while the guilty act with impunity . "
There is some " positive movement " concerning Greece , Sejdiu said in his interview with the EUobserver , published on Friday ( March 19th ) .
Slow deployment is hampering the EU mission 's credibility , KIPRED warned .
On the downside , the survey showed that the percentage of people who believe corruption has compromised government grew from 71 % in 2006 to 83 % in 2008 .
" This is the beginning of the effort , " he said .
Like a time machine , Krushevo takes you back to 1903 , when Macedonians began a revolution on August 2nd -- or Ilinden Day , the country 's national holiday -- standing up to the mighty Ottoman Empire to form the first Balkan republic .
Huskic also expressed satisfaction that Washington has a Congressional Caucus for Bosnia -- further strengthening the friendship between the two countries .
A few years ago , only about one in 10,000 asylum seekers won their cases but Kehayioylou said that has now risen to about 12 % .
Bulgaria , Greece and Russia are likely to sign an agreement on the construction of the billion @-@ euro Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project by the end of this year , the Greek and Russian foreign ministers suggested , following talks in Moscow .
" We have serious reasons to worry .
" There are eight university departments for Roma language in Europe , two of which are in Serbia , but the language is still developing because the Roma never had an opportunity to institutionalise it , " Djuric said .
Public opinion is divided .
He says that not a single strategy has been developed since the end of the conflict to develop the sector .
" As for Turkey , it appears that there is no chance of full EU integration in the foreseeable future , if at all .
" Turkey benefits from a large market , which is characterized by relatively sophisticated business operations ( 41st ) , and a comparatively efficient allocation of goods in the economy ( 43rd ) , " the WEF experts said in their report .
The opposition warns of potential election chaos .
Officials penned some landmark documents in this town @-@ fortress , most pertaining to trade deals of the old Bosnian state with the then @-@ existing Dubrovnik Republic .
" The idea with this proposal is to have a ' win @-@ win situation ' , from which all should profit : employees , employer and the government , " Blerim Zlatku , manager of the Chamber of Commerce for Northwestern Macedonia , told SETimes .
During this time countless human rights abuses were committed , including extrajudicial killings , population displacement and restrictions on other freedoms -- a period of history with which the country is still coming to terms .
Istanbul is becoming an international centre of music . [ Reuters ]
Other Serbian representatives achieved high scores in years past , like second place in 2004 when the country competed as Serbia and Montenegro ( Zeljko Joksimovic , " Lane Moje " ) .
Despite having a theoretical capability to intercept low @-@ flying cruise missiles , " significant improvements are needed in airborne sensors and radar data sharing to provide defence , " Gormley said .
Muslims in Serbia are welcoming Ramadan , again divided into two opposing communities .
The move was prompted by Turkey 's refusal to open its ports and airports to traffic from Cyprus , whose Greek @-@ run part joined the EU in 2004 , but whose administration is not recognised by Ankara .
Also this week : a Kosovo @-@ Albanian boxer wins the Intercontinental Championship .
A peaceful rally was held on Friday ( January 28th ) to mark the deaths a week before . [ Ana Pekmezi / SETimes ]
As an example , he pointed to the adoption of the Law on Antidiscrimination , but called for similar steps to be taken concerning the Law on Ombudsman , which has been " dragging on for two years . "
Violence chips away at Croatia 's sense of security
One reason , he suggested , was that the VMRO @-@ DPMNE was on the verge of reaching an agreement with the DUI .
Romania pledges ' unreserved ' support for Turkey 's EU bid
He also pledged that Croatia -- expected to join the EU as its 28th member in 2012 -- will help its neighbours enter the bloc .
Croatia has signed and ratified the accession treaty and expects to join the Union next year .
He was tapped after incumbent Milo Djukanovic stepped down on December 21st . ( RTCG , Pcnen , Beta , AP - 24 / 12 / 10 )
MK Fintel Wind is currently developing four projects in three different locations in Serbia , with a total investment estimated at 150m euros , " spokesperson Maja Banjalic told Belgrade media .
" Tudjman was a pure and clear symbol of Croatian democracy .
Many victims are reluctant to sue because of personal or family fears or the threat of harassment .
Turkey 's proximity to the Middle East , a region with a long history of instability and proliferation , has prompted Ankara to adopt strong non @-@ proliferation policies .
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Any party that chooses to form a government with the coalition -- as no party received the majority of the votes --will have to take the group 's views on the subject into consideration .
The forum consists of major national financial authorities : finance ministries , central banks and international financial bodies .
Despite signing the Stabilisation and Association Agreement in June , the priority for the country 's leaders has become political confrontation .
Rally organisers say conditions at the immigration centre are " inhuman " and they question the transparency of procedures in the detention of at least five people at the centre .
The BiH prosecutor is also investigating the case , but Dodik says they are not doing enough to punish those responsible .
Dinkic voiced hope that the deal will boost Czech investments in the country , noting that annual trade between the two countries amounted to 350m euros , prior the economic downturn .
The town of Mitrovica is divided along ethnic lines by the Ibar River , separating its northern , mostly Serb , and southern , ethnic Albanian parts .
The Kosovo government underlined on Monday ( December 1st ) its commitment to fighting organised crime .
Italy did so in 2008 , and as of now 15 out of the 26 NATO members have done their part of the job .
Also indicted were former Army Chief of Staff Luan Hoxha and nine other military officers and ministry officials . The 11 military defendants remain free for the time being , with no trial date set .
It will be a low budget affair , costing just 1,000 euros for ballot printing , but its impact could be sky high .
Ankara has demanded an official apology and reparations to the families of the victims , but Israel has so far declined .
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Skopje festival marks jubilee with jazz legend Ornette Coleman
Lastly , steps are being taken to make free internet access available to every citizen .
These include establishment of investigatory committees subordinated to Courts of Appeals and a single wealth statement form , with sections for jewellry , accounts and real estate .
In the ensuing clashes , 40 Serbs and 25 KFOR soldiers were wounded , including the battalion commander in charge of removing the barricade .
Many women 's rights organisations claim that the current religiously conservative Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) has not fought hard enough against violence towards women .
They must report to UN Secretary General Ban Ki @-@ moon on the outcome of the negotiating process by December 10th .
" When it comes to the no @-@ fly zone issue , we are positive towards enforcement of this by NATO , but it has to be enforced ' only ' by NATO , " a Turkish official told journalists last week , according to Reuters .
Until a few months ago , it had ownership of the transmission network and it applied a special tax for the import , export or power transit through that transmission network .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) will submit a membership application to the EU in July .
The country is also one of the worst performers in terms of the quality of its roads , ports and air transport infrastructure .
Politicians have a strong intuition in recognising good initiative and supporting it , if they assess it can bring them political benefit .
The institute , which will employ around 60 people , is expected to begin operating early next year and will research the production and control of generic drugs to increase safety .
To drive home its committment to an EU future , the ruling coalition has suggested that Montenegro could submit its application for membership during the first half of 2008 , even though it only signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement -- considered a first step on the path to accession -- in October .
Under increased diplomatic pressure , the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders finally agreed last week to meet on September 5th to resume peace talks , after an almost one @-@ year break .
That goes for the majority and the minority . "
Thousands of citizens paid their final respects and signed the mourning book in Banja Luka .
One person was killed and 11 were injured on Friday ( July 2nd ) after an unknown assailant threw a hand grenade at the protestors , who were rallying against the opening of a Kosovo government office in the Serb @-@ dominated town .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived on a one @-@ day working visit to Sofia on Monday ( October 4th ) at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart , Boyko Borisov .
Some economic experts , however , see the situation as a good sign .
Greece reached an agreement to sell its national air carrier , Olympic Airlines , to the Marfin Investment Group , Development Minister Costas Hadzidakis announced on March 6th .
The referendum decision , published on April 27th in the RS Official Gazette , will be held in early June .
Also this week : a French car manufacturer will open a plant in Bulgaria , and Standard & Poor 's boosts Romania 's outlook .
" Those responsible for this are the people from the Vlach National Council who believe Vlachs are Serbs and that they should write in Cyrillic .
( Various sources - 10 / 03 / 08 @-@ 17 / 03 / 08 )
Despite the outcome , UN special envoy to the negotiations Matthew Nimetz described the talks as constructive .
Chairman Brano Vujicic noted that in 2003 , there were about 200 IT firms in BiH , compared to 2,000 now .
In Serbia , political parties have called for an international investigation to determine the legitimacy of the accusations .
He was accompanied by a delegation of ministers , parliamentary members and businessmen .
Croatian Education , Science and Sports Minister Dragan Primorac paid an official two @-@ day visit to Macedonia to discuss joint efforts to develop an information society .
Erdogan described bilateral co @-@ operation on international issues as " exemplary , " while Wen reiterated that China recognises Ankara 's growing regional and global power .
Nevertheless , the minister warned , the bill could seriously affect ties .
It was a big challenge and a lot of work , but for a young man like me , it was not that difficult .
Brussels has long complained that the country fails to fully protect non @-@ Muslim minorities .
Traditional guesthouses along with trendier , and decidedly more exclusive , eco- and agro @-@ tourism units as well as newer boutique hotels -- particularly in Delphi and Arahova -- offer very competitive off @-@ season rates .
EU president Spain says the bloc should consider Serbia 's membership application as soon as possible .
As officials pledge to continue the Council 's work in promoting human rights and democracy , a quarrel with Greece has already erupted over the title chosen for the chairmanship .
An innovative jazz fest brings together music and religion .
" Results of the poll and recommendations are an important guideline directing all the entities on the way of decentralisation .
Hoping to foster peace negotiations , Afghan President Hamid Karzai suggested in December 2010 that Turkey host such an office .
She is remembering the situation 11 years ago , when thousands of ethnic Albanians were expelled from Kosovo by the forces of Slobodan Milosevic .
Bulgaria will probably apply for two different internationalised top domain names in Cyrillic , Deputy Transport Minister Parvan Rousinov announced on January 11th .
He is a champion of decentralisation , " Geoana said .
A court report for 2009 shows nearly 9 % of the cases regarded Romania , most of them dealing with the unreturned property issue .
" We 're not responsible for all that happened .
Science and Technology : Google upgrades technology for Balkan languages
Tumultuous changes in Serbian politics and in the region may be in the making .
Thus , success rates are usually higher , " Hoxha told SETimes .
Export was less than half of import last year , with a share of only 10 % of the total national economy .
Elvan Salman , 24 , a student from Istanbul , said she was thinking about boycotting the referendum .
The Kurdish minority has been insisting on more rights , including the right to education in their mother tongue and the use of Kurdish in public areas .
Croatia 's Ministry of the Family , Veterans " Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity , and Serbia 's Incest Trauma Centre in Belgrade , are also working with the campaign .
Also this week : Albania signs a deal on winter electricity imports , and Croatia 's debt rating gets an upgrade .
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" The population of Prizren is co @-@ heir to this heritage , regardless of religion or ethnicity , " Vetevendosje 's Liburn Aliu told SETimes .
Up to now , they have focused on politics and national security , but after the February 17th proclamation of independence , the public expects them to devote more attention to social and economic priorities .
It 's a complicated problem for what is supposed to be a simple system .
" Many people believe that the state and the judiciary look at them as an enemy , not as a citizen , and so this situation is making the Kurdish problem more difficult to solve . "
He was awarded the Golden Wreath in 1986 .
NBA legends Kareem Abdul @-@ Jabbar and Magic Johnson , coach Phil Jackson , as well as rapper Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers also greeted the crowd and talked about Divac via video .
Montenegro 's courts would still be obliged to prosecute individuals responsible for the war crimes , Josipovic told the BIRN news network .
" Although Turkey has taken efforts to cultivate energy ties with many suppliers , allowing it to be flexible , short @-@ term switches in supply are volatile and not necessarily sustainable , " he told SETimes .
" We lost by a narrow margin , only a couple of thousand votes , " he said .
Fighting broke out among MPS from rival ethnic Albanian parties during a parliamentary session on September 25th .
" The prime minister says they will allow the military into northern Iraq if the military makes such a request.The chief commander said already a month ago that such an operation is necessary , " Turkish writer and columnist Mete Belovacikli said
Now Budapest has weighed in as well .
Each project to be funded under the IPA must submit valid documentation and be assessed by EU officials .
" There is a trend of only slight reduction in the liquidity of banks , but in order to protect the stability of the banking system , the National Bank took preventive steps , " he said .
At his press conference , however , he denied that he is " running from problems . "
Valentin Inzko , Austria 's current ambassador to Slovenia , is expected to become the next high representative and EU special representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina , if the Peace Implementation Council approves his nomination .
As with many other issues , Kosovo 's status has sparked debate among the different ethnic communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
The top international envoy in BiH has sweeping powers , including imposing laws and firing local officials deemed to be obstructing the peace process in the country .
Last year , Gazprom and Eni agreed to increase South Stream 's annual capacity to 63 billion cubic metres by 2018 .
Turkey 's Central Bank surprised the market Thursday ( August 4th ) by announcing a cut in policy rates by 0.5 % to 5.75 % from 6.25 % .
Ivanovic 's inexperience finally caught up with her , and she presented few problems for Justine Henin , who beat her 6 @-@ 1 , 6 @-@ 2 .
EU entry does not give a clearly defined answer to this question .
Senior EU officials visiting Kosovo said there are conditions that must be met so that the Kosovo visa liberalisation process can move forward .
He met with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and other officials to discuss the situation in the Western Balkans , the Middle East , fighting crime and corruption , and climate change .
In case the agreement results in processing crimes where they took place , it will be good , but I do not think there is political readiness for it yet , " Alic told SETimes .
While Kurteshi complains of operating amid a challenging environment , officials and human rights experts maintain that at a certain level , success depends on the performance and behaviour of the institution head .
The mission , together with the Kosovo authorities , continue to investigate and pursue cases in the courts whenever there is sufficient evidence to do so , EULEX spokesperson Blerim Krasniqi told SETimes .
Boroume and the Food Bank have the same goal : to stop waste and offer the needy help .
Barr Pharmaceuticals said on Monday ( October 23rd ) that has it finalised the acquisition of the leading Croatian pharmaceutical producer Pliva .
That is why the candidacy foremost depends on reaching agreement on the regional representation of Pristina .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 07 / 06 / 11
Furthermore , major judicial reforms -- such as the law on public prosecution and the establishment of a Judicial Council -- remain unfinished .
" We will end the year with a 400m @-@ euro budget deficit , which falls close to one @-@ third of the total budget .
Romanian middleweight boxing champion Lucian Bute defended his International Boxing Federation world title Friday ( February 29th ) against American William Joppy in Montreal .
The EC also has announced that it will continue providing financial assistance to the country .
One investor , Alenia Aeronautica , did make an offer , but negotiations subsequently failed .
Next are Croatia ( 32.9 % ) , Bulgaria ( 28.7 % ) Macedonia ( 19.2 % ) , Montenegro ( 17.6 % ) , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( 17.3 % ) , Serbia ( 13.9 % ) , and Albania ( 6.1 % ) .
" Until then , the party will be led by president Seselj , the presidency , the Central Homeland Administration and party boards , " SRS official Milorad Mircic was quoted as saying Monday .
" Decentralisation is an inseparable part of society 's democratisation . "
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 19 / 01 / 2011
Parliament took up the issue this month -- three days after a parliamentary election was scheduled for May 6th .
Earlier , the PDL had moved ahead by a tiny margin .
Twelve puppetry groups are participating in International Puppet Days . [ AFP ]
The average net salary in Serbia has been constantly decreasing over the past three years .
According to him , only 51.6 % of Cypriot companies have websites , while the average rate in Europe is 64 % .
We can 't have more security people than fans , so what then ? "
They also discussed bilateral ties , expressing interest in boosting co @-@ operation in the energy sector .
Although significant , these decisions are only a step towards reaching a distant end goal .
Both the Gregorian and Julian New Years are observed .
They organise debates that several Kosovo media follow .
The conditions in them are fake .
One of the main findings of the survey was that " only 15 % of the global population -- one in six people -- live in countries where coverage of political news is robust , the safety of journalists is guaranteed , state intrusion in media affairs is minimal , and the press is not subject to onerous legal or economic pressures . "
Bulgaria and Greece fared worst among the EU member states , dropping two and 35 slots , respectively , to join Benin , Comoros and Kenya in 70th place .
" I am convinced the parliament has valid arguments for its position .
Overlapping responsibilities between the presidency and government have left Macedonia without ambassadors in several countries , but a solution has now been found .
The officials are accused of using corrupt practices to appropriate approximately 16 hectares of land , which are worth a total value of 16m euros .
The event will feature world @-@ renowned musicians such as Anne @-@ Sophie Mutter , Sir Andre Previn , Lynn Harrell , Rolando Villazon , Ann Hallenberg , Elizabeth Watts , the Jacques Loussier Trio , Daniel Barenboim and the Italian La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra .
Balkan countries work to round up privately held weapons , ammunition
Political pressure , as well as thousands of cases against journalists , undermines press freedom in Turkey , the EU says .
" Macedonia is in a transitional period of building the social system .
However , Croatia faces a different problem : rallying public support behind membership in the Alliance .
The same sentence will apply those who jeopardize the financiers of political parties in any way .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic unveiled the government 's plan to apply for EU membership by June and to become a candidate by year 's end during an official visit to Brussels on Monday ( January 26th ) .
A municipality of Pristina spokesman told SETimes that the municipality " will decide in co @-@ operation with the Islamic Community of Kosovo a possible location for the construction of the mosque . "
Of its 115 soldiers , 90 in a motorised infantry unit are performing protective tasks , while another squad handles medical tasks .
Papadopoulos is up for re @-@ election in February 2008 , and has been criticised by rivals for not doing enough to achieve a settlement .
Fehmiu gained global popularity with movies such as " Odyssey " and " I Even Met Happy Gypsies . "
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi and Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Pristina and Belgrade -- 17 / 02 / 09
It took 19 months for Austria to extradite Vladimir Zagorec , a former high ranking defence ministry official who was charged with embezzlement and theft .
Turkey moves to ease headscarf ban
Subsequently , the president of the now @-@ defunct state union of Serbia @-@ Montenegro , Svetozar Marovic , apologised on behalf of his country for all wounds of the past .
" I also understand my vote was disregarded , because my vote , among others , gave the party the political right to get that position .
Except for BiH , Macedonia , Serbia and Turkey , all countries in the region also improved on or retained their rule @-@ of @-@ law scores from 2006 .
Gareth Jenkins , an Istanbul @-@ based British analyst , says it looks as though the CHP will not object to the AKP 's choice of parliamentary speaker , which was discussed in the Kilicdaroglu @-@ Cicek meeting .
Twenty @-@ four youth activists , representing eight European cities , gathered in Sarajevo in July for the first youth meeting of the Conference of the Union of Central and South @-@ Eastern European Capitals .
According to EC officials , Serbia and Montenegro have made " important progress " in the visa liberalisation process , but have to fulfill " all remaining open benchmarks . "
The voting process , despite some " procedural irregularities , " was " generally well managed . "
Skopje urged to avoid election problems , improve political dialogue
If elected , he will serve the 7th presidential term since the restoration of democracy in 1974 .
Dhimiter Bushati , a fisherman from Shkodra , makes weekly visits to the markets of Podgorica or Ulcinj .
Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat has suggested the talks need to conclude by early 2010 , but Christofias has rejected any deadlines to avoid rushing a deal .
" But uncertainties and fragilities remain , while the employment and social situation is expected to deteriorate further in 2010 . "
SETimes : How massive is the fiscal evasion in the job market in Albania ?
If we have 200,000 or 300,000 fewer citizens every ten years , we will have nothing to develop our society with and no one to leave that society to , " Tadic told the media .
Even at the camp itself , there is a surprising lack of tension .
The officials also discussed issues related to regional co @-@ operation , Kosovo and the Euro @-@ Atlantic perspective of the Western Balkan countries .
One thing is sure : a peaceful solution in the interest of future generations requires the participation of all communities in Kosovo .
But it is also up to the non @-@ Albanian communities to make the most of the powers granted them .
It is the Romanian State 's obligation to inform its citizens about the content of the agreement . "
They warn that Turkish society will become more polarised , with universities becoming major ideological battlegrounds .
Under the final draft of next year 's budget , the economy is forecast to contract by 4.2 % in 2010 and by 3 % in 2011 , rather than by 2.6 % as projected last month .
Serbian secondary school students won four medals at an International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in China .
It is fuelling an already widespread public discontent with the authorities ' failure to root out high @-@ level corruption and organised crime , the main reasons for the EU 's decision in July to nearly 500m euros in aid to Bulgaria and the irreversible loss of 220m euros of this amount in November .
" Now it is our partners ' turn . "
They are demanding a 100 % increase in their salaries , which currently stand at less than 200 euros a month , below average for the country .
Media reports quoted him as saying that the 24 killed overnight included ten in Hama , six in the Damascus suburb of Erbin , three in the central province of Homs , two in the eastern border town of al @-@ Boukamal , two in the coastal city of Latakia and one in Madamaiya near the capital .
Everything must be done to keep the euro zone intact " because we would see domino effects very quickly , " German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday ( September 13th ) . [ Retuers ]
" The visit ... gives Albania a double signal , the continuation of the growing interest of the EU to pull Albania towards the EU , but also the direct engagement of the neighboring countries to support this process , " Bashkurti told SETimes .
The foreign ministers of Croatia and Slovenia met at the weekend .
The dinar has fallen against the euro and was recently rated at about 99.33 dinars per euro , according to Dragutinovic .
" This is what Oxi means , " Agatha Papanopi , 31 , told SETimes as she sat in a cafeteria after a low @-@ key military parade with her friends , all wearing the shirt .
In 2008 , EU goods exports to the Western Balkans totalled 32.5 billion euros , while imports from the region amounted to nearly 14 billion euros .
US Embassy spokeswoman Kathryn Schalow emphasized that " Turkey did not ask us for any go @-@ ahead .
Earlier this month , Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Italian counterpart , Silvio Berlusconi , agreed to allow Wintershall , which is part of Germany 's BASF , to join the project .
" First , last year the debt enormously increased and the golden rule of public finances was violated i.e. , public debt was not used for investment , but for current consumption .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor inaugurated the trial run of the new Lesce hydro @-@ power plant on the Dobra River on Tuesday ( August 31st ) .
" The flat tax helps eliminate the potential arbitrage between corporate tax , dividend taxes and the income tax , " he says .
The head , a right hand and the lower part of the legs are among the pieces recovered .
After abandoning drugs , I 'd say it all goes in my life as if God Himself directed it all .
Further consultations are unlikely to achieve what nine months of previous talks failed to do , the UN 's special envoy for Kosovo status suggested on Monday .
Authorities typically allowed officers accused of abuse to remain on duty and occasionally even promoted them during their trials , which often took years . "
In order to prevent serious consequences of dinar variations , the NBS is trying to promote the use of the dinar , and reduce the use of other currencies .
Men committing murders can easily get reduced sentences if the judge thinks conservatively , " Kanat agrees .
Banja Luka 's Ferhat Pasha library includes more than 8,000 books . [ Ljiljana Kovacevic / SETimes ]
Sabla has been visited by state and military leaders of both countries .
However , de Hoop Scheffer said , the new NATO defence system should complement the planned US shield .
Serbia does not need to be burdened by its past , former USAID Mission Director Michael Harvey tells SETimes .
The tax would levy a charge of between 0.1 % and .25 % on trade of currency across borders .
And it 's really small .
Earlier Thursday , French aircraft operating as part of the NATO mission attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying Gaddafi and some of his loyal supporters who tried to escape the town .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 11 / 11 / 11
Economist Milan Kovacevic said the government is making a mistake by giving the Austrians another chance .
Bulgaria and Sweden share first place in Europe in terms of internet popularity among teenagers , according to a poll of 23,000 teenagers in 25 European countries , conducted by the London School of Economics and the EU .
The country has nicknamed the team the Black Stars . [ Getty Images ]
It also faces an overall socio @-@ economic " crisis , " in his opinion .
I used to bore them a lot with my requests to order something for me : Victoria 's Secret items , Mac makeup , and apparel from Guess .
While agreeing on the need to drastically reform the debt @-@ burdened rail operator , Kioutsoukis said the plan to halve OSE 's nearly 6,700 @-@ employee workforce does not guarantee the base salary and pension rights of OSE employees set for transfer to other public sector positions .
In addition any individual involved in a violation be fined 600 to 800 euros , as will any person who encourages or assists such behavior .
Russian authorities are up front about their relations with the unrecognised Moldovan separatists .
Full co @-@ operation with the ICTY , including the arrest and handover of indicted war criminals , is a key condition that Balkan countries hoping to join the EU must meet to gain admission to the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
The opposition is up in arms over the new duty .
" Most countries in the region had a similar ratio of citizens in this phase of the association , " Vucinic said .
The Slovenian supermarket chain Mercator said it will open its first trade centre in Republika Srpska by the spring of 2009 .
" It is unclear why the organisers did not invite countries like Turkey , Bulgaria or Hungary when Slovenia was invited .
He started out asking about 50,000 euros and never got an offer over 40,000 . " The buyers take advantage of the unfavourable economic situation and ask for a much lower price .
Analysis by Harry Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens - 06 / 10 / 09
An AAK spokesman said the party was " surprised " that two of its members were involved .
In a controversial move last week , the Macedonian Parliament approved a group of amendments to the legislation on public law and order that slap violators with stiffer penalties .
The Committee for Euro @-@ Atlantic Integration plays the central role , while the Working Committee for European Integration is chaired by the deputy prime minister .
With the introduction of the professional system , the Tirana @-@ based Skenderbe Military Academy will add several departments .
Turkian Soray , considered the diva of Turkish cinema , has appeared in about 200 films .
" The Ottomans were not Turks , but in most cases were Albanians .
On the voice and accountability indicator , all SEE countries , except for BiH , Kosovo , Romania and Turkey , improved their scores .
Chrysler Aviation , a US @-@ based air charter company , bid 210m euros on the same day , according to Greek state TV .
He also told Polancec that the likely motive was to score extra political points with former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader .
Turkey 's Dervis will not run for IMF top position
He spoke primarily of utilising Greek history , contemporary art , culture and traditions -- including the Mediterranean diet , which focuses on the eating patterns of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea -- as well as the country 's natural beauty to promote alternative forms of tourism .
Kosovo will get up to 600m euros from selling its public mobile operator Vala , Economy Minister Ahmet Shala said on Tuesday ( July 13th ) .
The truck drivers ' strike against government plans to liberalise the freight industry entered its fifth day Friday .
" Our key issues ... are improving infrastructure and fighting corruption and crime .
They discussed efforts to address the current financial crisis , the future of the EU and other issues such as climate change , energy security and illegal immigration .
It has been 11 years since NATO forces entered Kosovo as the conflict with Serb forces came to an end .
There is a difference between census and civilian registration [ civil registry ] , " he explained .
Though many are typical , some are extraordinary .
One Laptop per Child ( OLPC ) , a non @-@ profit association based in Cambridge , Massachusetts , announced last week it will begin its project in Bulgaria .
Senior Georgian foreign ministry officials viewed Russia 's move Monday as part of a broader strategy to gradually reduce the number of international organisations on the ground .
We are still not free to independently exercise our duties , " the acting head of the Prizren district prosecutor 's office , Style Hoxha , told SETimes .
The Reuters news agency quoted the medics ' Libyan lawyer , Othman Bizanti , as saying that more than 200 cases of HIV infection had been found in Benghazi in 1997 .
If Macedonia vigorously implements the reform programme to reduce significant structural weaknesses , the country should be able to cope with competitive pressures and market forces within the Union in the medium term , it said .
This is simply not the solution .
Fouere declined to comment on the upcoming European Commission progress report expected this fall , saying Macedonia must implement the necessary reforms and prove its readiness to open accession talks .
Just weeks ago , Turkey and Armenia had announced their agreement on a " road map " to normalise relations .
" The EC fully respects the UN resolution for solving the rights to the name and that is why we will continue to use the temporary reference ' FYROM ' or ' the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ' until a mutually acceptable solution is found , " EC spokesperson Peter Stano said .
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My 19 @-@ year experience confirms that , " Docovska told SETimes .
Concerned about the possible negative impact of such violence on his country 's hopes for achieving formal EU candidate status at the Union 's summit on December 9th , Serbian President Boris Tadic urged Kosovo Serbs to remove the barricades .
Poposki : Obstructive behaviours historically are not unknown to our region , but it is quite unique that they are based on such an irrational foundation and nourished by entirely inexistent threats .
The GDP per capita of Bulgaria and Romania are the lowest in the bloc , with only slightly above one third of the other 25 EU member states .
Russia 's Putin to visit Serbia next month
Opposition candidates are ahead in the biggest municipalities , including Elbasan , Korca , Vlora and Gjirokastra .
The case , which involves war crimes allegedly committed during a September 1993 operation in the so @-@ called Medak Pocket , was first investigated by the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague , but later transferred to the Croatian judiciary .
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" Eastern Europe should seriously consider what kind of railway it needs in the future and how to get there .
Otherwise , a lack of traffic could force foreign investors to operate the roads and charge tolls for decades to recoup their investments .
He is also tasked with co @-@ ordinating the activities of the civilian organisations and agencies operating in the Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The government has been taking loans from the IMF and the EU .
Smilenski , who has dual Macedonian and Austrian citizenship , was apprehended during a routine check .
Mayor Dragan Markovic has been at the town 's helm since 2004 .
The BiH House of Representatives last week approved the SAA for ratification .
On August 13th , the militant group declared a " period of non @-@ action " until September 20th , when it said it was extending the unilateral temporary cease @-@ fire for one week .
A camp will be established to take care of 2,000 people left homeless due to natural disasters . "
In one day , on September 8th , 15,000 people from all over Montenegro signed it
Serbian and Montenegrin police agreed to jointly patrol the Montenegro coast during the upcoming tourist season , as well as to form teams to fight organised crime in the latest example of regional police collaboration .
Playing games around this and undermining the official leadership is not very constructive , " Hirschfeld said .
That danger could spill over into ethnic Albanian parts of Serbia , as well as Macedonia and even tiny Montenegro .
We will fight to ensure the workers are cared for , " Dragicevic said .
With their credit cards , and as a privileged category of US citizens , exempt from taxes , they paid no shipping and handling costs from the United States .
Serbian authorities are awaiting his extradition .
He underlined it is critical to protect and support the constitution and to sustain a democratic process .
" Here I have felt as an incredibly respected poet , " Syrian poet Maram al @-@ Masri explained .
She appealed to the academic community to unite to deal with the strong reactions the recognition of private colleges is likely to provoke .
The percentage of children living on less than $ 2.15 a day in 2003 in Macedonia and Serbia @-@ Montenegro was 6 % and 7 % , respectively .
The deadline for submitting claims was December 2007 .
Despite the omnipresence of campaign posters , TV debates and articles in the print media , enthusiasm was low .
You are richness for our democratic life .
One , the so @-@ called Silk Route , crossed Central Asia .
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Montenegro 's industrial production growth accelerated to 5.4 % year @-@ on @-@ year in April from 1.6 % year @-@ on @-@ year in March , according to the latest data from the state statistical office , Monstat .
SETimes spoke with Milica Delevic , head of the European Integration Office , about the overall prospects .
Basha , who met with the Kosovo Parliament Speaker Kolj Berisha on the second day of his trip , stressed the importance of maintaining calm at this decisive moment in the status settlement process .
Romanians have the lowest purchasing power in the EU , according to the latest data published by Eurostat on Wednesday ( December 15th ) .
Aside from that , it must also pay Dimitrov 2,723 euros and over 3,300 euros to Finger , in respect of costs and expenses .
However , even after all that , Djokovic told Serbian media he was " hungry " for new victories .
" This measure would not release assets for the country .
In the Kaludjerski Laz case , nine members of the former Yugoslav National Army ( JNA ) are suspected of murdering 20 Albanian civilians who fled to Montenegro from Kosovo during the NATO bombing .
Serbia aspires to ban corporal punishment of children
According to KFOR , armed groups from the province are infiltrating Macedonia , taking advantage of weak control by local authorities .
This is of great importance , especially in smaller and remote communities , " says Zarko Puhovski , a prominent NGO activist .
ZAGREB , Croatia -- Former Foreign Minister Kolinda Grabar @-@ Kitarovic has been appointed as the NATO secretary @-@ general 's assistant for public diplomacy , local media reported on Wednesday ( March 30th ) .
" Interest [ in travelling ] is less by 10 % compared to 2009 .
Turkey 's prime minister visits the European Organisation for Nuclear Research in Geneva .
German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Joachim Schmidt donated an X @-@ ray device to the Balkan country 's border police on August 11th .
During its summit in Riga in November last year , the Alliance invited Serbia to join its Partnership for Peace ( PfP ) programme .
Meanwhile , an advertisement on the local TV station blares " Come to Podstrana , King Arthur awaits you there ! "
" Serbia is a patriarchal environment , in which a woman will have little chance of taking her rightful place , " Djedovic told SETimes .
" Authorities should primarily focus on better encouraging and protecting whistleblowers , as well as on those that have conspicuously more property than before working in public service , and prove whether their salary enabled them to pay for such an increase , " Transparency Serbia representative Nemanja Nenadic told SETimes .
Underlining the strong political determination of the participating countries to transform the Balkans into a region of stability , Davutoglu proposed four major goals .
How comfortable are you with this coalition ?
Americans , Britons and Italians are also opting for other holiday destinations in the region and elsewhere , contributing to a double @-@ digit drop in pre @-@ bookings .
Also in science and technology this week : software piracy has decreased in Bulgaria and Microsoft marks its one @-@ year anniversary in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
But , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic , a DS member , said the new parliament would get the job done .
EULEX police and Kosovo customs officers conducted searches at four companies , as well as at the private residences of seven local suspects , who include both Kosovo Albanians and Kosovo Serbs .
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He stopped at three sites -- Sijekovac , Brisevo and Kozarac -- where mass killings took place .
Some of the nationwide delight dissipated with the revelation that the former Liberal government had granted partial rights of exploitation to a foreign company even before the court ruling .
Due to Turkey 's secular constitution , it is barred from having any role in public life .
It is much more than that .
A flurry of media reports and internet postings paint Drenica as beset by electoral irregularities and under the thumb of a well @-@ oiled political machine .
Macedonia will present a youthful , energetic image at this year 's Eurovision song contest .
For the time being , the " e @-@ consulate " is available only for Turks living in Europe and the United States .
For the first time , tourist agencies from the United States and Spain took part .
According to Mercan , details of any future policy will be hammered out during talks between Turkish and US military officials .
The German victim , identified by state @-@ run Anatolia news agency as 46 @-@ year @-@ old Tilman Ekkehart Geske , had been living in Malatya since 2003 , the official said .
Once we enter the parliament , our plan and programme is to protect the economy .
Initial discussions are expected to focus on topics such as CEFTA , air traffic , customs procedures , and land ownership records .
NATO vows to maintain security in Kosovo
KFOR also pledged action against gunmen in the border zone .
The National Innovation Centre for Information and Communication Technologies was officially inaugurated in Sofia on February 12th .
Stress , strained relations with friends and family , bankruptcy and even suicide are often the outcome of guarantors no longer able to bear the weight of repaying other people 's debts .
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 10 / 02 / 12
France , which currently holds the rotating EU presidency , stressed that Moscow 's move contradicts " the principles of the independence , the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Georgia " and called for a political solution .
Macedonia filed the suit at The Hague @-@ based top UN court back in November 2008 after Greece blocked its NATO entry bid during the Alliance 's summit in Bucharest in April the same year , insisting the long @-@ standing name dispute between the two should first be resolved .
There was a big conflict over the delivery of Milosevic to The Hague tribunal , which Kostunica opposed , along with co @-@ operating with the tribunal .
By Kristina Cuk for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -29 / 04 / 08
More than two years after the abrupt end of the war crimes trial against the late Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic , the case against another key figure from the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s puts the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) in the spotlight again .
By Denis Džidić for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 02 / 08 / 07
The Albanian state @-@ run Telco Albtelecom said it would resume a tender for the supply of 200,000 ADSL ports , worth a total of 10m euros .
Candidate countries " should intensify the necessary reforms , while the EU will continue to support their efforts , " he added .
People queued up on Zagreb bridges to witness an apocalyptic scene .
Business : Regional stock exchange conference held in Vienna
Election data showed that only around 1 % of the approximately 120,000 eligible Kosovo Serb voters went to the polls .
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" We can expect a new political configuration in the parliament , bringing together many coalition partners , " analyst Vele Mitanovski told SETimes .
The prize was awarded for his novel " Wrong Supper . "
The 2,353 women arrived in Belgrade from around the country for a day @-@ long beach party .
BH Telecom reported 1.4 million mobile subscribers ; RS 's mobile carrier , Mtel , had 1.11 million clients ; and Eronet of HT Mostar had 660,000 clients .
Some in Serbia have also called for the EU 's reaction to the positions voiced by Zagreb .
The remnants were found with the help of undersea scanning devices .
" Wilson has created a working environment which makes you feel appreciated as a teacher and as a person , " teacher Arbana Haxhi told the SETtimes .
Kosovo Police confirmed that a group of people threw rocks at Prime Minister Hashim Thaci 's entourage Wednesday evening ( November 11th ) , after a campaign rally in Decani .
There is a KCK trial in every province in Turkey with a court of special authority .
The resolution calls for wide @-@ ranging constitutional reform aimed at transforming Turkey into a full @-@ fledged pluralistic democracy , as well as changes to the electoral system -- in particular , removing the 10 % threshold for parliamentary representation .
" Coastal flooding related to increasing storminess and sea @-@ level rise is likely to threaten up to 1.6 million additional people annually . "
According to official estimates , Roma account for some 2.5 % of the country 's population , and the actual number could be much higher .
Sejdiu and Thaci both expressed gratitude for US support and confidence in their country 's prospects .
We do not want to choose among offered answers , but rather create our own and have the government listen to us . "
In some cases , the fines are twice the average salary .
Thirty @-@ seven folk dance groups from Croatia , BiH and other countries participated .
Youth Integration Centre volunteers visited the children living on the streets , talked with them about their needs and then designed the services offered by the centre .
The second athletic marathon for military officers organised to mark Macedonia 's Independence Day started in Ohrid , Macedonia on Tuesday ( September 8th ) .
Those polling stations will be open during the second round .
In a effort to solidify the security of its energy supply , Serbia opened an underground gas storage facility in Banatski Dvor last week , which can receive about 3m cubic meters of gas per day .
The recent Franco @-@ German idea reportedly calls for caps on wages and spending , harmonisation of corporate tax accounting policies and lengthening of the retirement age .
" After they visit the farm , we will continue with the process of returning the Lipizzaner horses to Croatia , " Milosavljevic said after Wednesday 's meeting .
Furthermore , the number of trafficking victims identified by Macedonian authorities also increased last year , when a new shelter for domestic trafficking victims opened .
This year 's Nobel Prize for Literature went to Romanian @-@ born Herta Muller .
Substantial amounts of weapons were found at the positions the armed men occupied , including a Gulinov 12.7 mm. heavy machine gun , a triggerless cannon , hand rocket launchers , hand grenade launchers , Stingers , bombs and explosives .
To protest Plavsic 's release Tuesday , Zeljko Komsic , the current chairman of BiH 's tripartite presidency , cancelled his official visit to Sweden next week .
This new version reportedly aims to broaden personal freedoms and remove obstacles on the country 's path towards EU membership .
Leaders in Belgrade have been urging the community to boycott elections set for November 17th . [ Getty Images ]
By the end of 2007 , it should be much easier for BiH citizens to get a visa to travel in EU @-@ member countries .
Cultural differences remain the biggest source of doubt , the responses show .
The portal contains 60 textbooks with the option of expanding its contents in the future , Ivanovski said .
Following the demolition of the wall by Greek Cypriots , the top UN envoy in Cyprus , Michael Moller , said that once the two sides have agreed on how to proceed , the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus ( UNFICYP ) would take quick steps " to ensure the area 's overall safety in order to facilitate the opening of the crossing as a matter of priority . "
In Greece -- a country of more than 11.2 million people -- well over half of the population owns a computer .
Bulgaria pulls out of controversial oil pipeline project
Culture and Sports : Montenegro wins European water polo championship
His alternative then was also removed from the party ranks , Dadacus underlined .
He says relations between the two sides were clearly defined .
Even the death of Prime Minister Ivo Sanader 's father provided only a brief break in campaigning .
Acting president of the Istanbul Taxi Drivers " Artisan Chamber , Ercan Akkopru , said that the chamber tries to follow every complaint .
The move , announced about a week before the first round of the presidential election on January 20th , followed Kostunica 's repeated criticism of Western backing for Kosovo 's quest for independence .
Bulgaria and Croatia were the only two among the five Southeast European ( SEE ) countries included in an annual competitiveness survey released on Thursday ( May 15th ) to improve their rankings .
The whirling dervish , with hands high up toward the sky , symbolises the moving of the universe .
Co @-@ operation with other countries of the region is good and we hope the opening of the centre in Nis will enhance it further .
" The EU 's goal in this regard is to achieve a greater territorial diversification of suppliers , a broader range of utilised sources , an enhancement of the range of renewable resources and the creation of a truly unified internal energy market in the EU which would allow for solidarity in crisis situations . "
" The responsibility is largely with the politicians who make decisions in ensuring political stability and creating an environment with conditions for growth , which stimulates market investment and employment , and guarantees equal conditions for all , " he said .
A resident of the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica rides his bike past KFOR troops .
Humans can contract brucellosis by eating unpasteurised cheese or milk . [ AFP ]
Bulgaria has moved up 13 positions to rank 35th in the 2006 index , along with Australia , France and Mali .
The ministry formed a unit with members from the Republika Srpska ( RS ) and the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) to take charge of building the new state prison which started to be constructed on December 2nd .
Though the film is free of political content , he hopes it will indirectly encourage politicians in both countries to demonstrate more sensitivity toward their citizenry .
Ambassador Alexander Arvizu said on Wednesday ( February 23rd ) that his country has allocated about 260,000 euros for a coalition of civil society organisations to monitor the process .
Implementing the project are 17 partners from agencies and ministries responsible for science and technology development in Western Balkan countries and EU member states .
Turkish diplomats said Maliki 's visit marks a " new opening " in co @-@ operation in the fight against terrorism and the PKK .
He also accused the United States and certain EU @-@ member countries of encouraging the Kosovo Albanians to secede from Serbia and tearing the country apart .
Fighting occurred primarily in Skopje and Tetovo .
Meanwhile , Dacic characterised a Wednesday meeting with Kostunica as productive .
Out of a population of 3 million , about 570,000 Albanians had an internet connection in 2008 .
It " has put organised crime and its masterminds in a very difficult , although not fully unexpected situation , " B92 quoted him as saying .
The Serb gendarmerie arrested two Kosovo police officers on Saturday , the same day that four Serbian police officers arrested in February by Kosovo police were released .
( Various sources - 15 / 05 / 09 @-@ 22 / 05 / 09 )
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu ( left ) and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said Monday ( November 10th ) that Serbia 's demands for control of police , customs and justice systems in primarily Serb areas of Kosovo are " unacceptable . " [ Laura Hasani ]
Kosovo is consolidating its position in the international arena , " Lama said .
Turkey 's hesitation to turn on Qaddafi was largely driven by economic interests , centred on a burgeoning contracting and construction business .
Salaries and pensions are lower than in FBiH .
Serbia eyes swift response to EU questionnaire
The national theatres of Albania and Kosovo and the Albanian Theatre in Skopje signed a memorandum of extended co @-@ operation on January 15th .
Residents who spoke to SETimes had a mix of opinions .
The ten are charged with helping Mladic hide from 2002 to 2006 , while the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) had a warrant out for his arrest .
The commission for selecting the lyrics of the national anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) presented the winning entry -- chosen unanimously by its 11 members -- on Friday ( February 20th ) at a press conference in Sarajevo .
On February 21st Turkey 's parliament endorsed a long @-@ delayed law on the mortgage system .
The generally cautious response by police and Deputy Internal Affairs Minister and DUI member Dzevad Buchi 's freeing of arrested Albanians fuelled the public 's anger amid questions about equality under the law .
" Half of those who come are from different parts of the city . "
Social Democrat head Zlatko Lagumdzija demanded to know why Silajdzic rejected a police reform deal put forward by Lajcak only to make more serious compromises .
Serbian officials refrained from making similar assessments .
The son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has admitted that five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor , jailed for years in Libya on charges of deliberately infecting Libyan children with HIV , were tortured by investigators .
A Kosovo @-@ Serbia peace treaty ?
The two prime ministers agreed to disagree on Kosovo , and voiced a common stance when it comes to preserving Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) territorial integrity .
A worker sits on the head of one of three turbines being built in the hills of Goles , Kosovo . [ Reuters ]
" Whereas overall banking systems in SEE6 countries appear resilient , with high liquidity and significant capital buffers , existing credit and funding risks are being magnified in the region , driven primarily by adverse developments in the EU , an overhang of non @-@ performing loans from banks in many SEE6 countries , and slowing economic growth , " Hood warned .
We think they are realistic and can be reached in a realistic timetable , " the EC official said .
Noted Romanian actor and singer Florian Pitties died on Sunday ( August 5th ) at the age of 63 .
However , SIPA is also expected to participate , exercising the role given to it as a result of Schwarz @-@ Schilling 's decision .
Gruevski said in March the government would finance the numerous infrastructure projects through a combination of budget allocations , borrowing and revenues received from foreign companies that operate concessions .
According to Prelec , the ultimate aim of the dialogue is to reach the point where Pristina and Belgrade can solve all open issues , a process that will take years , he predicted . ( Zeri , Koha Ditore - 15 / 03 / 11 ; VoA , RTK , Arta TV , Klan Kosova - 14 / 03 / 11 )
Respectable domestic reserves , represented by the 876 derricks pumping oil out of the ground , have failed to protect the country 's motorists and factories from paying some of the highest prices in Europe for energy .
Minority rights in the country enjoy guarantees under the Ohrid Agreement , and successive governments have taken concrete steps to make these rights a reality .
While entry into NATO is not a prerequisite for joining the EU , the process of integration has historically followed that sequence .
Turkey and Kosovo build educational ties
The Bank estimates BiH 's current @-@ account deficit will drop from 14 % of GDP in 2008 to 10 % of GDP in 2009 .
" There should be a balanced approach , " he told NTV television Thursday following a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul .
" We believe that this year will be a turning point , because BiH is poised to join the World Trade Organisation ; it already signed CEFTA , and hopefully it also will sign the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
" Croatia 's government seeks EU accession and billions of euros for reform assistance from taxpayers in European countries .
SP also warned of potential downgrades for Bulgaria .
Fried was in Skopje one day after the US House of Representatives adopted a bill supporting the accession to NATO of Macedonia , Georgia , Ukraine , Albania and Croatia .
As an old Croatian saying goes , whoever offers more will get the bride .
" The columns are already done , which was the most important and risky part of the job for us .
Montenegro held an independence referendum on May 21st , 2006 , when the majority of eligible voters supported secession from the loose union with Serbia , which was established in 2003 .
First , a gas deal with Russia , which would have injected 900m euros into the Serbian oil industry alone , was postponed .
In Bulgaria , voters delivered a rebuke to Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev 's Socialist Party , handing victory to the rightist Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) .
The government is planning to set aside up to $ 12 billion to underpin a series of projects in the impoverished region , home to most of Turkey 's approximately 12 million Kurds .
He said the country could serve as an example to the rest of the region in terms of Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Ankara says it can contribute four frigates , a submarine and a support vessel .
" I don 't know when I will have to go , " he added .
Banja Luka Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted an International Conference on Seismological Engineering from Monday ( October 26th ) to Wednesday .
Macedonia , which was ranked together with Bulgaria , Greece and Romania last year , has improved its grade by 0.3 point since .
" It is sad , " he continued , " that in the whole country there 's only one maternity with state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art medical equipment and enough staff to cater to all the patients , " referring to Bucharest 's Polizu hospital .
On Wednesday , an Istanbul court brought formal charges against seven military officers allegedly involved in the conspiracy .
According to Ylli Hoxha from the Foreign Policy Club and a panelist at the March 24th Pristina discussion of Balkan Monitor results , the Kosovo @-@ specific findings should be read with caution .
Belgrade has been sharply critical of the move .
Draught beer costs two or three euros .
Due to steadily rising nationalist rhetoric in BiH over the past three years and the growing political tension among the country 's main ethnic groups , the implementation of EU @-@ required reforms has stalled .
Albanian bloggers debate the issue :
But thanks to her family 's efforts , this has not meant social isolation .
Shooting will take place in Budapest and Sarajevo .
The choice facing Serbia as it prepares for elections on January 21st is a stark one .
Since April 30th , crowds of Socialist Party supporters have been gathering every day at 6 pm to support their " heroes . "
" Violence has no place in campaigns , elections or the democratic process .
Experts believe the large number of deadly car accidents is a result of Romanian drivers ' inability to drive defensively , bad roads , the highways that -- while few in number -- often involve head @-@ on car crashes .
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Also in scientific news : The Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control is named best organisation of the year in the fight against cancer , and Romanian students win medals in the Cairo International Informatics Olympiad .
In the first IPA call for cross @-@ border project proposals , 18 agreements were concluded by applicants from Macedonia with partners in Greece .
Neighbouring Romania bounced around as well .
At least ten civilians , four of them Turks , were killed in the incident , with many more wounded .
What I think needs to be changed is finding new football players who live abroad , and we have already started to look for this .
The project envisions the deployment of ten ground @-@ based interceptor missiles in Poland and a sophisticated radar system in the Czech Republic .
In recent days , Croatian authorities reportedly have stepped up co @-@ operation with police in other countries in the region , including Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro and Serbia .
" They [ industrial refrigerating facilities ' owners ] brought down our price by 30 % , " said Stevan Vukojevic , a disappointed farmer from the Arilje area farmland , summing up the general sentiment for SETimes .
They also discussed the situation in the region and prospects for NATO integration .
If not , of course Turkey also has various diplomatic means and policy options . "
She put forth a similar opinion regarding a draft law on state property , arguing that coastal areas and forests ought to remain state property .
The so @-@ called " list vote " was approved by an overwhelming majority of liberal delegates on Friday , the first day of the congress .
The Social Democracy Party claims the interior ministry has omitted the names of opposition supporters from the lists it is sending to towns and cities .
New light shed on Securitate assassinations in Romania
Warned Almunia : " The consolidation effort must continue ... to ensure the correction of the deficit by 2012 . "
The flap over oil rights comes at a particularly sensitive time , as the international community tries to revive the stalled peace talks on Cyprus .
Following last year 's flotilla crisis , anti @-@ Israel sentiment surged in Turkey .
Analyst Aleksandar Radic believes Tolimir 's arrest means that the talks " will almost certainly continue . "
He said that such a legal status quo is unheard of in some European courts , adding that one of the solutions could be to introduce a deadline for case resolution .
Calls continue for boycott of Serbian constitutional referendum
The move is a direct challenge to Fatmir Sejdiu , the incumbent party head who recently had to step down as Kosovo 's president following a constitutional court challenge .
The Dutch parliament plans to ratify Montenegro 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU in June , Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Gordana Djurovic said on Friday ( April 18th ) .
Currently there are only 40,000 organ donors in Serbia , yet the demand is for at least a million more donors . [ Getty Images ]
An Italian trawler was seized by the Croatian navy in the country 's territorial waters Thursday , two days after it implemented a controversial fishing protection zone in the Adriatic Sea .
With prices on many essential consumer items rising , Albanians are finding it harder to make ends meet .
Tax authorities in Istanbul imposed a 32m @-@ euro fine on Google over the company 's failure to pay its profit taxes .
However , in such situations in Serbia , there is always too much politics and too little professionalism , " Busatlija said .
Eyewitnesses said the shooter was wearing a police uniform .
The Albanian government is set on building a new parliament facility on the site of the old pyramid structure .
Apart from space for posting statements by party officials from news conferences and other party activities , the SNS Facebook page serves to communicate with supporters .
Bulgarian Defence Minister Vesselin Bliznakov reaffirmed his country 's support for Albania 's NATO membership , during a meeting with Albanian counterpart Fatmir Mediu in Sofia on Saturday ( May 26th ) .
Compiled on the basis of various national and international surveys from 2005 through mid @-@ 2011 , Cyprus emerged as the highest @-@ ranking country in Southeast Europe again , placing 35th in the world .
He lives with his parents , five brothers and three sisters .
The proposal to establish such a council was part of the blueprint put forward by Martti Ahtissari , the former UN envoy for talks on Kosovo 's status .
The fight against corruption and organised crime also must be more effective .
Interview : Neven Spahija , Fenerbahce Ulker head coach
To reclaim their property , minority foundations must apply to Turkish authorities within a year .
" Crime makes countries weak and the money that should support national budgets and urgent social problems is siphoned off into private pockets , " Beyrle noted on Wednesday .
Gunshots were fired and EULEX confirmed that one French gendarme was wounded in the leg .
( Various sources -- 27 / 09 / 10 @-@ 04 / 10 / 10 )
Government opposition and financial experts in RS warn against more debt .
Josipovic is by far the most popular politician in Croatia , according to polls conducted at the end of his first year .
Istanbul will top the list of 132 cities where tourism is expected to grow the fasted this year , MasterCard Worldwide 's Target Cities Index revealed on Saturday ( July 2nd ) .
Drugs were available more easily than on the streets , while the price was sometimes ten times higher .
( Various sources -- 13 / 07 / 10 @-@ 20 / 07 / 10 )
The story drew considerable media attention , and an investigation was launched .
Karamanlis and his government might be more amenable to a compromise if the party 's grip on power were less tenuous .
Karlovic won in straight sets , 6 @-@ 4 , 6 @-@ 1 .
" Given that the member countries at each stage of the talks , opening and closing of chapters , vote on whether a candidate country has met the conditions , in principle , there are many opportunities for them to block the negotiations for political reasons , " she said .
Romania 's performance at the EURO 2008 was confined to the " Death Group " stage where it faced the powerful Group C teams of France , Italy and the Netherlands ( Romania @-@ France 0 @-@ 0 , Romania @-@ Italy 1 @-@ 1 and Romania @-@ the Netherlands 0 @-@ 2 ) .
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- The division of Kosovo is not an option and NATO will remain the primary guarantor for peace and security , Alliance Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in an exclusive interview with the newspaper Koha Ditore on Friday ( January 21st ) .
" Croatia needs a president who is going to be different , who is going to be decisive and capable of doing the work , and who will not be a party puppet , " he said , promising a tough race that will galvanize voters .
Speaking at the Brussels conference , both Bildt and outgoing EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn stressed that there should not be a break in the expansion of the Union , as Croatia and Iceland are expected to join soon .
He also said Italy is providing a 2.6m @-@ euro loan , to modernise medical technology in Macedonia .
Cisco Systems President and CEO John Chambers met with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev in Sofia , offering them support in the development of an e @-@ government project .
NATO leaders nominated the new secretary @-@ general of the Alliance and greeted two new members , Albania and Croatia .
The conference ended Saturday ( October 4th ) .
All the scandals create awareness about the necessity of change in Montenegrin society , but still , that process is running very slow , " Abazovic told SETimes .
And while last year 's interest was directed towards energy , this year it is tourism that intrigued investors .
As to Turkey , the EC said developments on the country 's labour market remained in line with traditional seasonal patterns in the last quarter of 2007 .
However , given all the players in Kurdish politics , questions remain over whether Burkay has much backing or will be able to accomplish his goals .
Serbia 's Zorana Arunovic wins big at the World Shooting Championship .
" It will be interesting to see if reactions occur after the [ 2011 ] state budget passes later this month ... Thursday 's action was merely ' revolutionary gymnastics ' , " the natural sciences teacher said , referring to the tabling and expected ratification of the closely watched draft budget .
The festival , now in its 51st year , began in mid @-@ July and will continue until late August .
The defendant was accused , along with seven others , of participating in a systematic attack by the Bosnian Serb army against the non @-@ Serb civilian population in the eastern town of Foca .
Late on Thursday ( June 7th ) , the Macedonian Parliament rejected a no @-@ confidence motion against the VMRO @-@ DPMNE @-@ led government of Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski .
Meanwhile , the new urgency of paying one 's bills is sinking in among the public .
The Kosovo Ministry of Transport , Post and Telecommunications organised an IT fair in Pristina .
Greece is the riskiest country for investment in the world , according to research published last week by Credit Suisse .
Injuries are common .
Journalist documents long years of heroin addiction
Afghanistan 's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rangin Dadfar Spanta ( right ) and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu hold a joint press conference in Kabul on Saturday ( June 13th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The Albanian Justice Ministry , together with the country 's prisons ' directorate , organised an art exhibit Monday ( December 10th ) featuring the works of prisoners .
Organised Crime Department Chief Edit Vranj said the suspects are " unscrupulous and well organised " and that their reach extends well beyond BiH .
At a time when talk of " domestic war " and a " return to the dark days of the past " is widespread , sociologist Arus Yumul of Bilgi University argues the return of an intellectual like Burkay is a promising development .
KFOR gives control of border to Kosovo police
The month centres on fasting and avoiding conflict .
The authorities claimed that the deal , signed by a previous administration led by the VMRO @-@ DPMNE , was illegal and harmed the state .
Around 2,000 police officers were involved in the operation , dubbed Morava , in which more than 600 buildings were searched .
Brammertz is due to report to the UN Security Council on the matter next month .
The poll also showed that a decreasing number of citizens are willing to change working and life habits for EU accession because they view the latter as shutting itself in due to growing economic problems .
She came under heavy criticism from Belgrade when she decided to become an observer in the Interim Administrative Council of Kosovo , on behalf of the Serb National Council .
Building the 34km of road from Fierza to Koman in northern Albania was also discussed .
" If there are cafe bars for smokers , then non @-@ smokers could decide to enter such bars or not , " she said .
The plant is located at two sites .
Krusha e Vogel 's population includes 82 widows and 145 orphans . [ Getty Images ]
Serbia 's Minister of Mining and Energy , Radomir Naumov , confirmed that a rare mineral named Jadarite was discovered in a mine in the western part of the country .
The increase was made possible by a 9.4 % surplus in the Pension and Invalidity Insurance Fund .
The members of the EP ( MEP ) urged the remaining 16 countries " to swiftly proceed with the ratification procedure , " an EU legislature said in a statement Wednesday .
Now this percentage has reversed .
" Twelve years after Dayton , foreigners have exclusive rule over this country and I believe this isn 't good for this country or its citizens . "
Fandukova , 47 , was the candidate of the ruling centre @-@ right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) and was supported by the rightist Blue Coalition and the nationalist Ataka party .
Parliament appointed the committee last May to implement a new system , complete with election anti @-@ fraud measures , to address persistent irregularities .
Serbs can look forward to a system that provides greater security , Sutanovic said .
He stressed that the current approach reflects years of negotiations and has Ankara 's blessing .
It now has a comfortable 341 @-@ seat majority in the 550 @-@ member assembly .
Many of Split 's cultural landmarks stand within the palace walls .
" Let the churches solve their ecclesiastical problems and the courts the legal ones , " Ivanov said of the issue .
Activist Leyla Zana is a former lawmaker who spent a decade in prison for her alleged links to the PKK . [ Getty Images ]
Meanwhile , the bank signed three new loan agreements worth 325m euros with Serbian authorities Monday .
" I pay tribute to his diplomatic skills , strategic vision and legendary determination , " he said .
Meanwhile , Prime Minister Sali Berisha has accepted the candidates nominated by Meta 's Socialist Movement for Integration to fill his positions .
Vakifli 's residents bear the added burden of living in a country deeply uneasy with its religious and ethnic heritage .
( AP , Reuters , DPA , MIA , Makfax - 26 / 03 / 08 ; AP , DPA , MIA , Makfax , ANA @-@ MPA , Balkan Insight , UN News Centre - 25 / 03 / 08 )
A small Bulgarian municipality hits the web .
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is the only former Yugoslav republic , aside from Serbia , that has not done so .
Flights between the two capitals were suspended in 1992 following UN sanctions imposed on the former Yugoslavia .
If you have proof , send it to the police and they will conduct an investigation , " he said during remarks Friday in the Serb enclave of Caglavica .
Officials in several Balkan countries have condemned the release of thousands of leaked confidential US State Department documents and internal correspondence by the WikiLeaks website since Sunday ( November 28th ) .
One of DPA 's chief demands is making Albanian an official language .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) football association announced the appointment of Fuad Muzurovic as coach of the national football team .
Merkel voiced confidence that the parliament 's upper house , the Bundesrat , will also vote in favour of the treaty 's ratification later this month .
The protests blocked traffic in Bernjak and Jarinje for about 30 minutes .
According to Sotiropoulos , however , most people will vote for what they know , even if it hurts them .
President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party was third , with 5,489 votes . In the past , Kosovo had been considered a bastion of Radical support .
In early February , the EU launched a nine @-@ month test programme to determine if plastic bags should be banned in the Union .
The speech struck a sensitive chord with many Romanians .
The process for Kosovo 's status should not circumvent Belgrade , however .
This helped the Balkan nation improve its ranking in each of those individual categories and increase its overall ranking .
Next on the list is passage of a bill on the use of investment subsidies under the EU 's 4th Community Support Framework .
Science was entertaining rather than excruciating .
On November 21st , however , the president and general manager of DEI , Arthuros Zervos , did not show up at a scheduled meeting with a number of Attica mayors to discuss the issue , claiming he would meet with mayors only under the umbrella of the Central Union of Municipalities and Communities of Greece .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 17 / 05 / 07
Turkey is poised to take a step closer to Europe following recent negotiations .
" A lot of people are asking us why this Indian company came to Belgrade . ... We visited a lot of countries in Eastern Europe and sought a partner who can serve the Eastern European market .
The spot where Christoulas killed himself became an instant shrine .
Serbia hosted an international expert symposium on scientific progress .
" By granting a primary school to a handful of Greek community members after so many years , they wish at the same time to provide Stambouli [ Istanbul ] tourists with an opportunity to make romantic travels to nostalgic islands , where a handful of members of the Greek community live , " a dismissive Akgonul said .
Belgraders ' opinions differ .
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Others agreed that NATO integration for the region is near .
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolai Mladenov issued a statement Thursday saying the newly @-@ formed Council of Ministers must make up for lost time and immediately undertake reforms needed to accelerate NATO and EU integration .
He is thought to have formerly belonged to the Hizbullah organisation , which has no links to the Lebanese Shi 'ite group of the same name .
Macedonia 's decision to subsidise homes meets enthusiastic response
The country 's UN ambassador serves as president .
Aside from that , there was also strong pressure from environmental groups opposing the construction of a nuclear facility in a seismically active region .
Stefanovic says that if Kosovo authorities attempt to confiscate identity cards deemed unacceptable , there will be repercussions .
Hazim Hrvatinovic , the director of the Federal Geology Bureau , said the whole country is being closely monitored .
Members of the public say the stalemate is an obstacle to a better life and the main reason for the country 's stalled EU integration path .
" Of course we have spoken to them ; everything is done according to the manual .
" Turkey was my last chance to save our lives , and a woman I found by newspaper offered a job there , promising a salary of $ 2,500 per month . "
" Students in the political science college will need to speak in their future jobs .
" In 1981 , the European Parliament gave a negative decision for Greece 's EU membership , but because of political pressure , the country was admitted , " Bozhinovski said .
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" This is precisely why Turkish foreign policy is so clever , " says Joshua Walker , a Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall Fund .
The IMF 's conclusions were mostly favourable , commending prudent fiscal policy and robust economic growth .
Since the beginning of the year , Serbia 's national currency has declined steadily in relation to the euro and other foreign currency .
By Brian Salmi for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 19 / 08 / 09
The European Commission ( EC ) has also expressed concern about Sofia 's failure to deal with organised crime in the country .
French President Nicolas Sarkozy reaffirmed his opposition to Turkey 's EU membership last week . [ Getty Images ]
" [ The ] opposition headed by Rama is in a situation where lack of initiative and solidarity with its leader is evident , " Cipa told SETimes .
" The government of the Republika Srpska expresses its deepest regret for the crimes committed against non- Serbs during the recent war in Bosnia and condemns all persons who took part in these crimes , " said the RS statement .
The privatisation agreement for Belgrade Beer Industry was signed on Tuesday ( July 24th ) . [ BIP ]
I would underline that NATO membership for us means long @-@ term stability and security not only in the Balkans , but also beyond , signifying also the start of the finalization of the idea for free Europe .
Therefore , the existing visa regime is a serious obstacle for regular visits between these families .
" The first [ result of ] this agreement is that Kosovo appointed its first military attaché abroad -- Xhevat Gashi , military attaché to the United States , " Maloku told SETimes , adding the agreement will also facilitate Kosovo 's NATO bid .
At the same time , international muddiness of the question of independence could also open the door for Serbs in northern Kosovo to attempt a de facto partition , refusing to honour any proclamation of sovereignty put forward by the Kosovo parliament .
Some of us have not been able to get over that yet ; most of us lost their life 's belongings overnight .
Although Turkey 's population is more than 99 % Muslim , its rich history ensures the country a special place in the hearts of Christians worldwide , especially Orthodox Christians .
Another potential risk stems from the fact that the share of foreign @-@ owned banks , particularly Greek and Italian , in the total assets of the region 's banking system stands at about 89 % .
A new resolution cites " extremely worrying delays . "
Greek researcher Phaedon Avouris shared this year 's Julius Springer Prize for Applied Physics .
It would also include collaborators who were paid for their services through illegal trade .
But if the young were sacrificed to save the elderly , it didn 't offer much solace to Athanassios Antoniou , 82 , a retired tailor who has a basic pension of 503.90 euros and an auxiliary pension of 230 euros , both of which would be cut 15 % unless the government manages to trim in other areas .
The real estate market in Montenegro has become a haven for money launderers . [ Getty Images ]
Also selling well was theatre critic and playwright Mani Gotovac 's autobiography I Miss You .
Macedonia 's centre @-@ right party VMRO @-@ DPMNE is widely expected to win the early parliamentary elections on Sunday ( June 1st ) and lead the next coalition government .
The party advocates a two @-@ state solution for Cyprus -- an option firmly rejected by the Greek Cypriots , who currently represent the entire island in the EU .
Former Montenegrin diplomat to the EU Bojan Sarkic says that much depends on the EC 's opinion of Montenegro 's readiness as a candidate member .
At times they turned violent , as protesters armed with Molotov Cocktails , stones and fireworks destroyed property and clashed with riot police .
The proposed amendments would also allow the SEC to take disciplinary actions and file charges regarding election irregularities .
Spurring him , analysts say , is the recent International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) ruling on Kosovo .
Popular search engine Google has ranked the website of Serbia 's National Library ( www.nb.rs ) among the world 's best quality internet sites , the library announced on Thursday ( October 15th ) .
" We 're approaching a moment where by talking alone we won 't accomplish the goal , " he said .
The IMF estimated that GDP could fall from 6.25 % in 2008 to about 2 % this year , and that the already low Foreign Direct Investment would likely further decline .
" I can 't eat in this heat ; I have to find a beer fast , " Petar replied .
" There is a clear need for better procedures to properly protect and manage monuments and protective zones .
Fifteen years ago , Ban 's 4 @-@ year @-@ old son was diagnosed with leukemia , and was cured .
The news came amid growing fears that Greece will not be able to avoid defaulting on its sovereign debt , with even German officials openly hinting about such a possibility .
The AKP has governed Turkey since 2002 .
Greece cannot survive outside the EU , but it can survive without a German boot , " he said .
And I don 't say those words lightly , " Zoellick said .
While banning the supply of arms , ammunition and related material to the North African country as envisioned in the Security Council 's resolution of Saturday , the 27 @-@ nation bloc also " prohibited trade with Libya on equipment which might be used for internal repression . "
Enough is enough , entrenching division is disastrous for our people and our island , " the leader of the communist AKEL party told reporters as he cast his ballot .
As a result , it was unable to make the most of favourable developments -- let alone respond to unfavourable ones .
Although they vowed support for Macedonia 's NATO bid , many officials underlined that key reforms must take place .
He explains that much of Kosovo 's young workforce speaks both Turkish and English and studied in either Kosovo or Turkey .
Separately , Belgrade authorities handed over to the tribunal a person charged with contempt of court for alleged witness intimidation during the trial of Bosnian Serb Milan Lukic .
Kosovo has clearly become an official political condition for Serbia 's EU accession , Belgrade Faculty of Political Sciences professor Predrag Simic told SETimes .
The mapping also took advantage of GIS technology to achieve both greater breadth and precision .
( From left ) Mladen Petric , Ivan Klasnic and Vedran Corluka of Croatia celebrate after the team won its UEFA 2008 qualifying football match against Andorra on Saturday ( October 7th ) . [ Getty Images ]
In Belgrade , they proudly emphasise that they gave Andric everything and indeed , Andric was connected to Belgrade for a large part of his life , where he is today considered a Serb writer .
His goals were to attract more people , to take the theatre into cities in the north and other parts of Montenegro , build an up @-@ to @-@ date website , and to get corporate funding .
Rumi 's peaceful and tolerant approach , mostly known as Sufism , appealed to many faith sects and creeds -- not only in Islam , but in other religions as well .
Cadikovski : The age of the children determines our repertoire .
The presidents of Bulgaria , Romania and Serbia -- Georgi Parvanov , Traian Basescu and Boris Tadic , respectively -- attended the main part of the trilateral military drill " Danube Guard 07 , " in the common border area of the Danube River on Wednesday ( June 27th ) .
Earlier this month , Sofia and Atomstroyexport agreed to a six @-@ month extension of the contract for construction , which expired on September 30th , so as to allow more time to reach a deal .
Diplomatic Diary : Macedonia to open embassy in Kosovo
Madonna puts on a spectacular show for fans in the region . [ Getty Images ]
The Kosovo table tennis team made its first international appearance at the 2008 World Championship , which kicked off in Guangzhou , China , on Sunday ( February 24th ) .
The summit will serve as a venue for one @-@ on @-@ one meetings between regional leaders and Obama .
Lavrov praised Montenegro 's contribution to regional stability and said Russia plans to remain a leader in foreign investments .
In such conditions , he suggests , it may be premature to worry about computers .
Individual agreements , instead of collective ones , essentially allow enterprises more negotiating power over their employees .
Of the nearly 1.6 million employees with labour contracts in the private sector , more than 610,000 were in manufacturing and over 335,000 in trade , repair of motor vehicles and personal and household appliances .
Are the government and military in Turkey about to clash ?
In some cases , rates have been jacked up from 0.5 % to 3 % , a steep pace for a country whose monthly salary is in the ballpark of 300 euros , and an unemployment rate of nearly 16 % .
Trials and investigations into HDZ corruption scandals are ongoing .
Bulgaria 's position on Kosovo proceeds from the understanding that Kosovo 's status , and the way this status will be regulated , will affect not only Belgrade and Pristina but the other countries of the region and the entire European security architecture .
One of the primary goals of the conference was to increase co @-@ operation and co @-@ ordination between Balkan associations in Turkey and improve Turkey @-@ Balkan relations .
SNS members , however , have rejected the criticism .
The Slovenian company also announced it is looking for other acquisitions in the Balkans , including possible stakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina 's largest telecom operator , BH Telekom , Croatian telecom and internet provider Metronet , H1 Telekom and Optima Telekom .
On Tuesday , FBiH Finance Minister Vjekoslav Bevanda said the salaries of cabinet members and their advisers will be cut by 50 % as of next month , in line with a recently adopted law on reducing government spending .
We want to prevent politics from interfering with public administration and stand ready to implement the criteria which are part of the European Community 's values and are preconditions for membership .
" There are more serious players in the market .
Ian Bancroft , founder of the organisation TransConflict , which works on the peaceful resolution of conflicts in the region , believes the granting of candidacy to Serbia is a positive step , but stresses it will not solve all problems .
Over at Club Hard Rock , Dutch saxophonist Yuri Honing took the stage with his band Wired Paradise .
A critical moment for EULEX was last year 's suicide of Agim Zogaj in Germany .
It was the same claim Vujovic made during the first trial , which ended with a guilty verdict against him and a 20 @-@ year prison sentence .
" Turkey will not suffer [ from the crisis ] at all , even if [ our ] neighbour 's problems worsen , " he insists .
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac ( left , with interpreter Nenad Glisic ) says Serbia can expect " no discount " when it plays the Black Stars in their Group D match at the 2010 World Cup in Durban , South Africa . [ Getty Images ]
His business associates have testified against him , saying he received money from entrepreneurs who wanted to take part in infrastructure and road @-@ building projects near Cetingrad , in the municipality of Karlovac , in central Croatia .
At a fragile moment for Kosovo , such decisions should not be taken without a social and political consensus . "
Senad Kreho , a Sarajevo lawyer , evaluated the presence of foreign legal experts in BiH as positive in general .
Officials in other Balkan countries , including Macedonia , Montenegro and Kosovo , echoed Mesic 's remarks , as they hailed the outcome of Serbia 's most important poll since democratic forces overthrew former President Slobodan Milosevic 's regime in October 2000 .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel was in Skopje last week .
But it becomes clear that some suspects have been involved in illegal activities . "
Jelena Jankovic kisses her trophy after winning the Family Circle Cup in Charleston , South Carolina . [ Getty Images ]
Greece backs Turkey 's bid to join the EU , Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said on Saturday ( March 8th ) after meetings with Turkish officials in Ankara .
Upsets possible in Montenegro 's elections
Martin Raguz , a parliament member from the Bosnian Croat HDZ 1990 party , warned the RS parliament 's position should " not be underestimated as an ad hoc situation , because ... it has tendencies of a process that need to be acted upon . "
Since the disaster , the opposition has urged both Mediu and Prime Minister Sali Berisha to resign .
Bulgaria has a special reason for relief at the end of Gaddafi 's regime .
Ceku reiterated that the Kosovo Albanian leadership is disappointed with Ahtisaari delaying his proposal until after January elections in Serbia .
The eurozone will expand to 15 member nations on January 1st , when Cyprus and Malta are expected to join .
In addition to Greece , the other exceptions are Poland , Cyprus , Romania and Bulgaria .
The bilateral dispute has stalled Serbia 's EU accession .
We have no goal .
" But I am skeptical about the willingness of Belgrade authorities to call for a boycott , since they have shown during the talks on the UN General Assembly resolution that they care much more about the opinion of Brussels than the opinion of the Kosovo Serbs on the ground . "
Relations between the two Turkic countries have always been strong , often being described as " one nation with two states . "
Faber also said police acted in accordance with the law but apologised to Klecak 's family for any inconvenience they might have experienced during a search of their flat .
It will serve 30,000 patients annually .
Dodik 's office has issued a statement , saying that was not the prime minister 's goal .
But after a few decades I think the Turks will probably begin to change their attitude towards their Albanian brothers . "
Many hold Papadopoulos , 74 , responsible for the collapse of the latest UN @-@ led effort to reunify the island in 2004 .
Followed by two more ways : we need to defend ourselves from outside shocks while concurrently dealing with all inside sources of crisis .
Iliescu 's opposition Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) , viewed as the heir of the communists , has joined the ultranationalist Greater Romanian Party ( PRM ) in condemning the work of the commission .
Speaking to parliament , Prime Minister Sali Berisha acknowledged a power crisis is occurring and said the problem is regional .
US President Barack Obama 's call for overcoming differences resonated in a part of the world that is no stranger to interreligious strife .
However , the announcement of the sale triggered a series of protests .
However , there are no ideal solutions in this country , just realistic solutions .
Twenty years ago , Serbian citizens didn 't have much reason to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall .
In Beijing , 91 athletes will represent Serbia .
The closure of the office is an international community priority that would signal Bosnia 's preparedness to assume full authority over the country 's affairs and strengthen its state institutions .
It lasted 15 years and left more than 30,000 dead .
Just 3km from Majdanpek is the Rajkova cave .
" The results show that as governments ease regulations for doing business , more entrepreneurs go into business , " said Simeon Djankov , lead author of the report .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 25 / 10 / 10
" That decision is unacceptable , and the European Union calls on other states not to recognise this proclaimed independence and asks the EC to examine the practical consequences to be drawn , " they said .
Macedonian fuel distributor Makpetrol said Wednesday ( November 8th ) that it will launch a biodiesel refinery in Skopje during the middle of next year .
Stojarova told SETimes that the level of interethnic organised crime in the Balkans is high .
All sources agree he made the decision Sunday night after a meeting of the coalition parties at which leaders discussed the distribution of ministries .
According to Economy Minister George Alogoskoufis , the government 's immediate priority is the drafting of the 2008 budget .
This year 's international Buskerfest featured street performers from across the globe .
Addressing the issue , Rehn said Europe understands Turkey 's need to protect its people from the PKK and ensure security in the region .
Visiting the Western Balkans , US State Department official Philip Gordon warned of unresolved political problems that impede progress .
As for local talent , Albania 's Nobel Prize winning Ismail Kadare is far ahead in sales .
" In particular , improvements in the bank supervisory framework , tax reform , and privatisation have strengthened the banking system , promoted foreign direct investment , and enhanced productivity . "
" I was so proud on Sunday .
In Tirana , hunger strikes and protests
Interior Minister Dragan Jocic described the task of his ministry as preventing " any unrest or terrorist incidents in the territory of Serbia . "
" Kosovo Serbs in the south , below the Ibar River , are , for the most part , indifferent towards events in the north , regarding the future status of that territory , " he told SETimes .
Italian air carrier Air Vallee will start offering regular flights from the Serbian capital to Rimini on July 18th , the Nikola Tesla airport in Belgrade announced on Wednesday ( June 9th ) .
The country still needs to ensure free and fair elections and to improve dialogue among major political parties and figures , it noted .
He explained the move has been prompted by higher prices in February , when inflation was 4.5 % .
And if that were to happen , how could it be convincing when it asked authoritarian regimes to make improvements ? "
On the other hand , European officials hailed Tadic 's declaration .
It also asks them to halt industrial activities in the Vjetrenica vicinity , such as quarrying , water pumping within the cave and application of chemicals on the cave 's surface .
The country had originally hoped to reach a deal with Turkish Airlines to act as the majority stakeholder ; however , an agreement has not been reached .
It is expected to cost around 15m euros .
Nuclear plant next door spurs high @-@ level debate in Serbia
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- The OSCE office in Kosovo criticised local institutions for failing to create adequate conditions for the integration of the Roma , Ashkali and Egyptian ( RAE ) communities .
It offers everything from tickets and packages to travel insurance .
Archaeologists found ancient clay coffins during excavation work at the Protaras port in eastern Cyprus .
Sarajevo , which became " a vibrant city that never sleeps , " hosted more than 100,000 visitors during the festival 's nine days .
Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus was runner @-@ up in the Marseille Open ATP tennis finals , held in France on February 18th .
The ceremony was also attended by Serbian President Boris Tadic .
Croatia 's Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor . [ Reuters ]
" Students started opening windows and jumping out . "
The session is scheduled for Thursday ( November 12th ) in Sarajevo .
Turkish general says secularist principles not up for debate
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Pakistan on Saturday ( October 24th ) for a three @-@ day official visit aimed at strengthening co @-@ operation .
A strengthened NATO presence in the north is helping to stabilise the situation and provide security , he said .
Three and a half years after its launch , rock music school in Mitrovica has been growing in popularity .
We are interested in confiscating a trafficker 's fortune because this is how we deal him a serious blow .
Pristina 's delegation reiterated its demand for independence , and the Serb side elaborated on its proposal for broad autonomy .
Discussions will focus on bilateral relations and ways to boost economic co @-@ operation .
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has climbed from third to second position in ATP 's post @-@ Wimbledon rankings .
Regional bank governors discuss crisis
The eurozone ministers ' decision puts additional pressure on the Greek parliament to pass the 28 billion euros in spending cuts and tax increases which were agreed to with international lenders in May .
The group recommended a series of steps that should be taken to prevent the destabilisation of the Presevo Valley .
According to media , among the companies that are to be investigated are Sartid , currently known as US Steel Serbia , Jugoremedija , Mobtel , C Market and Belgrade Port .
Polls show the majority Croats expect the three to be acquitted and allowed to return home .
" Now the state must show that it will not tolerate violence , " Micunovic said .
Following the subprime crisis that threw banking into turmoil on both sides of the Atlantic , for instance , top @-@ notch financial groups such as Citigroup and Morgan Stanley looked to Sovereign Wealth Funds ( SWFs ) as a vehicle for offsetting huge losses .
It is also positioning itself as a potential mediator , keeping channels open with both Gaddafi and the rebels .
An estimated 150 people convicted in BiH have avoided prison terms by going to Serbia and vice versa .
" There is no Plan B for Copenhagen , only Plan A and A stands for Action , " Euronews quoted de Boer as saying .
Igric says Balkan @-@ based NGOs do not get long term funding commitments from donors , so she and her colleagues are constantly searching for new benefactors and ways of making money .
We 've never gone through something like this before . "
It was originally supposed to close in early 2007 and hand over the leading role in the country to an EU Special Representative ( EUSR ) .
" About 99.99 % of the time they are not stolen to order , but on the ability of the thieves to go in and get them .
He added that his country is ready to contribute to Kosovo as part of both the EULEX mission and of KFOR .
President Georgi Parvanov and political parties condemned strongly the incident .
Frustrated by the lack of progress over the Cyprus issue , Turkey 's top government officials have repeatedly declared that if there is no solution by July 1st , when Cyprus takes over the rotating EU presidency , Turkey would suspend dialogue with the Union until the following presidency in January 2013 .
The new steps Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos unveiled earlier on Sunday are aimed at meeting the fiscal targets agreed with international creditors last year and securing the next tranche under Greece 's first , 110 @-@ billion @-@ euro bailout from the EU and the IMF .
Also this week : Turkish painter Yalcin Gokcebag is featured in his first New York exhibition .
The country endured a seven @-@ month inter @-@ ethnic conflict in 2001 .
EULEX could also play an important role in fighting corruption , but it says that responsibility falls on Kosovo 's local institutions which need to play a more active role , as well as on civil society and the media .
Its mandate expires on the last day of 2007 .
" The local municipalities and the government need to resolve the infrastructural problems of the city and prepare climate adaptation plan immediately , " Demirayak said .
Polancec announced he does not intend to return to politics .
" This show that we are making here for the earthquake survivors , it is something that we want to contribute to Turkey from ourselves , as persons .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha and Bosnian counterpart Nikola Spiric signed the related agreement in Sarajevo .
While trying to conclude a deal with the opposition , Prime Minister Sali Berisha insisted that Sollaku 's term be limited to five years .
In the 2007 general elections , the AKP won six seats , the BDP four , and CHP zero deputies from Diyarbakir .
In Washington , meanwhile , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu warned the Middle East peace process was being undermined .
" I think that we will get involved in substantive talks in the not @-@ too @-@ distant future , " he said in Nicosia .
He said those who ordered and financed the clashes must be found .
He described as " ironic " that the EU opposes opening the negotiation chapter on energy while at the same time trying to persuade Turkey to support the Nabucco gas pipeline project .
The tomb dates back to the 3rd century BC and is believed to be a part of a larger necropolis .
Kutbettin Arzu is a member of parliament from Diyarbakir and represents the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) .
Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 09 / 03 / 12
The divers hope to reach a depth of at least 183m and prove that Vrelo is Europe 's deepest underwater cave .
Croatia tries again to sell Kraljevica shipyard .
" Creating a proper environment for the rightful and honest competition is the promise we give today ... and that is also an obligation towards consumers and investors , " he added .
Why the indifference ?
The flag , however , has caused some confusion in Beijing .
" That step was welcomed by the EU as a sign of trust and of Serbia 's determination to join the European space and will certainly have a good echo in the member countries , " she told SETimes .
His statement , he stressed , reflected only his personal views and not the official German or EU stances on the matter .
Another majority Bosniak party could become an important contender -- the Bosnian Patriotic Party ( BPS ) , headed by Sefer Halilovic , who commanded the BiH Army in the 1990s conflict .
They also urged Turkish officials not to launch an incursion into Iraq , saying this would expand instability there .
The BiH indictment included the gravest charge of genocide .
" If pure crime is in question , certainly nobody should defend him [ Zvonko ] , but if the reason is that he built two alternative roads by which the Serbs fed themselves for four months , than that is a delicate matter and seems like the beginning of the dismantling of the Serbian institutions i.e. , the delivering of Kosovo and Metohija , " Nikolic said .
A Bosnian border police officer stands guard as Nadja Dizdarevic waits for her husband , one of three Algerians sent back to BiH after almost seven years of imprisonment in Guantanamo . [ Getty Images ]
Another thorny issue is Russia 's refusal to recognise -- or otherwise deal with -- Kosovo passports .
" The talks with Croatia were concluded very quickly at the end , so some of the promises , especially fighting corruption and rule of law need to be fulfilled , " he told SETimes .
Use of the name , they argue , not only impinges on Greece 's history but opens the door for territorial claims .
In addition , organisers presented a new electronic library that will enable Macedonian doctors to use the e @-@ libraries of the most eminent universities in Europe and the United States .
Archaeologists working at the site of ancient Troy , in Turkey , found the remains of a man and a woman believed to have died in 1,200 B.C.
He noted the " strong support and positive comments " from members of the EP .
He managed the most recent uranium smuggling case and another in September 2010
" It 's been a good discussion today but there 's obviously a long way to go , " Alexander Downer , a former Australian foreign minister , told reporters Thursday .
South East Europe Media Organisation ( SEEMO ) Secretary @-@ General Oliver Vujovic condemns such attacks .
EULEX used tear gas and stun grenades to prevent the Serbs from coming closer to the " Yellow Line . " [ Ilija Djordjevic ]
The two also discussed opportunities for economic co @-@ operation between BiH and Israel .
As for interethnic relations , the State Department found they continued to be strained .
Twelve @-@ year @-@ olds can be found drinking on a regular basis , and a 13 @-@ year @-@ old recently became the youngest alcoholic to be treated at a rehabilitation centre in the country .
The reporters can barely contain their excitement .
The EU is an important market for exports , but also to test the economy [ to determine ] if it can stand in a competitive market like the European one . "
One building owner who gave her name as Elena H , said she lost one tenant because no other residents paid their maintenance fees or heating bills .
" We are confident that Ahtisaari 's package will not surprise us , " UNMIK deputy chief Steven Schook said after a meeting last week with Ceku .
Still , Selimi says , there should be no doubt as to the eventual goal -- to create the military force of a sovereign country .
" I consider it very important for our country and our democracy that people take part in this referendum and express their preferences on the constitutional changes " regarding to referendum , " President Abdullah Gul said of Sunday 's vote .
The Macedonian Prosecutor 's Office expects that Smilenski 's statements may open up leads to current and former high level officials who were involved as protectors or partners in his dealings .
Moscow backs Serbia in its opposition to the Kosovo status proposal put forward by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari , which calls for " supervised independence . "
The first was in the women 's 50 @-@ metre breaststroke in Berlin .
The Army General Staff proposed overhauling the tanks after intelligence was received about plans for the renewal of the conflict in a so @-@ called National Liberation Army spring offensive .
Blanka Vlasic . [ Getty Images ]
Serbia 's Djelic will address the European Parliament and hold EU integration talks with EU and Council of Europe representatives in Strasbourg . [ Reuters ]
After winning 20 % of votes in the first round , he secured his position .
The 100m @-@ euro , EU @-@ backed project should take 38 months , with construction to start in May .
So , if there should be a punishment , then people should be punished , not the parties .
Van Rompuy , who served as Belgium 's prime minister before taking office as the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's first elected president in December , said Brussels will continue working for the EU hopefuls ' progress .
The Roma are the most endangered group , suffering both discrimination and violence .
While schools teaching in Serbian , Bosnian , and Turkish operated during the year , minority education in some parts of the country suffered for lack of facilities .
Before heading the German government , Merkel , who is also the leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union , suggested that Turkey , a predominantly Muslim country of more than 70 million people , should be offered a " privileged partnership " with the bloc rather than full @-@ fledged membership .
Kosovo trade deficit hard to balance
Bush , who arrived on his first official visit to Bulgaria on Sunday evening , also hailed Bulgaria 's transition to a free market economy , its entry into the EU and NATO , and its contributions to the global fight against terrorism .
" The Progressive Party is now the strongest party in Serbia , and that should be proven by calling an early general election , " Stamatovic told SETimes .
The CeBIT exhibition of communication and technological products opened in Istanbul on Tuesday ( October 2nd ) .
Natasa started meeting new friends , attending daily workshops , and going to movies , theatres and concerts .
He is one of the top skiers in the world but does not show off like others .
The number of prisoners grew in 2008 , reaching 11,800 in September , well above the system 's capacity of 7,550 .
On July 22nd , the court said Pristina 's unilateral declaration of sovereignty did not violate international law .
A current campaign -- " Cigarette smoke is a serial killer " -- aims to scare smokers into worrying about their health .
The notion of merging Slovenian Adria Airways , Croatia Airlines and Serbia 's JAT has yet to take off , amid concerns of causing more financial turbulence for the regional air carriers .
He does not plan to be " passive , " he added , as he would not be defending just himself , but also the leaders of smaller states whom he claimed NATO would target after his trial .
" The Serbian authorities should pay more attention to the positions of the Serbs in northern Kosovo , because without that it will be difficult to reach a solution , " he concluded .
In his initial appearance before judges at The Hague court on July 31st , Karadzic refused to enter a plea to any of the charges against him , saying he was still studying them .
Turk voiced support for liberalising the EU 's visa regime with Kosovo , describing freedom of movement as a " basic human right . "
Macedonian parliament OKs cabinet reshuffle
Dengbej bards keep the Kurdish musical tradition alive
By Brian Salmi for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 01 / 06 / 10
His portfolio also includes overseeing his country 's bid for EU integration .
The 15 UN ambassadors arrived in Kosovo after talks Thursday with officials in Belgrade .
The party also has a woman vice president .
Stankovic carries Serbian song to Eurovision
Human rights under fire in Romania
The Vetevendosje movement clashes with police in a protest aimed at blockading two border crossings with Serbia .
The first grade curriculum is preparatory .
" The opportunity was missed both due to weakness within the judiciary and due to propensity of the people in power or close to power towards using media at a poor professional level when it suits their narrow interests , " the NGO said in a statement .
Kosovo authorities will intensify their efforts " to encourage all police officers who had left to return to the Kosovo Police , " added Pajaziti .
This , as well as Serbia 's membership in the Central European Free Trade Agreement ( CEFTA ) with the Balkan countries , should attract Turkish businessmen , he added .
Basha : What happened at the 2008 Bucharest summit of April this year , when Albania was invited , together with Croatia , to start its accession negotiations , is the reward for Albania 's efforts and an incentive to further the reform agenda .
To illustrate the threat , Frattini told reporters that in 2006 , terrorist groups targeted 11 EU countries in 80 plots .
" I have no institutional power to meddle in or influence the appointment of a new patriarch .
" There is no direct co @-@ operation between Serbian and Kosovo police ; all the communication goes via EULEX .
Germany 's top court ruled on Wednesday ( September 7th ) that the country 's contribution to Eurozone bailouts agreed last year was legal , rejecting lawsuits aimed at blocking Berlin 's participation in emergency loan packages for debt @-@ stricken members of the 17 @-@ nation area .
The exhibition opens World Puppet Day and will be accompanied by a mini @-@ festival as part of events to mark Istanbul as the 2010 European Capital of Culture .
In the end , adoption can provide fulfillment and opportunity for both the child and family , as attested to by one story .
" It can be used as a signal the big fish are finally punished in Romania , that justice does its job .
It will be defined by democratic forces and the freedom struggle of the Kurdish people .
" I don 't miss the communist times and all the restrictions on personal freedoms .
Surgeons at the Clinical Hospital Centre in Zagreb performed first @-@ of @-@ its @-@ kind voice restoration surgery . [ Getty Images ]
Even as Serbia presses it case , however , officials there have acknowledged that the Kosovo Albanians may unilaterally declare independence if the current negotiations do not yield agreement .
Carnivals took place in several Greek cities , including Athens , Thessaloniki , Xanthi and Patras , at the weekend , drawing thousands of people .
International community condemns Macedonian election violence
My generation is a lost generation .
I am with my people , but far from the idea of leading them , " he told SETimes .
The EPS and RWE will also create a joint venture , which will be responsible for management of the plants .
The forum was attended by about 150 patients and 30 experts .
Serbia has an estimated four and a half million mobile phone users , and the number is expected to increase .
Protestors say yes .
Romania has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe and is already experiencing a shortage of half a million workers .
Fugitive Zoran Vraniskovski is wanted for embezzling 250,000 euros . [ Reuters ]
He also confirmed that Kosovo 's negotiating team will travel to Washington later this month for a meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice .
Locals see the decision as de jure recognition of Sucevita 's splendor .
At a ceremony Tuesday ( December 4th ) , acting Prime Minister Nikola Spiric and EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn initialed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement -- a prelude to signing the deal .
" RS supports projects of which there are very real benefits and can not support projects which are intended exclusively to organise institutions on the state level , " Pejic told SETimes .
This has led to an increase of 1.5m euros in revenue collected monthly at South Mitrovica Terminal .
Analysts confirm the leap in infrastructure development taken this year .
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The site , www.jinakurd.org , aims to inform Kurdish @-@ speaking citizens about the Kurdish Women 's Congress , to be hosted at the university from September 25th to September 27th , said University Rector Ibrahim Belenli .
We can express ourselves in a more human way than some other professional papers because we 're suffering from that attitude that discriminates Armenians against Turks or Kurds against Turks .
The EU on Saturday approved sending a 1,800 @-@ strong mission to Kosovo to help the judicial system and the police .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha discussed the construction of a gas plant worth an estimated 2 billion euros with authorities in Qatar on Wednesday ( March 11th ) .
Participants agreed that economic development remains a high priority for Central Europe , and that growth depends on stable energy supplies and a high quality transport and telecommunications infrastructure .
In Strasbourg , Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou told the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on January 26th that the time has come to resolve the name fight with Macedonia .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised the operation on Monday , saying it had been a success .
Reinhard Mitschek , head of the Nabucco consortium , says it would welcome Russian gas from the existing Blue Stream pipeline that connects Russia to Turkey .
Chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls John Barts confirmed he is satisfied with the condi @-@ tions in which his company operates .
Visa relief and re @-@ admission agreements will mean greater travel opportunities for people in the Western Balkans . [ Getty Images ]
The Catholic and Muslim religious leaders declared in Vatican City they would jointly fight violence and terrorism , particularly those crimes " committed in the name of religion . "
A 7.6m @-@ euro PHARE project meant to support this strategy was finalised in April 2006 .
" The issue of security is a national issue that requires a complete plan , that does not exist , " said PASOK MP Michalis Chrissochoidis , who was public safety minister when the earlier terrorist group was busted .
" The most frequently reported criminal groups involved in THB in the EU are , in descending order : ethnic Roma , Nigerian , Romanian , Albanian speaking , Russian , Chinese , Hungarian , Bulgarian and Turkish organised crime groups , " Europol said .
" You cannot be employed , vote , open a business , get married or register your children .
The necessity of the mutual actions regarding the arrangements of the river bed and making the walls which will protect the flooding is essential , as well as the supply of the machines which break the ice in the rivers .
For Serbian companies , Kosovo is an important market , while Serbia is important for Kosovo companies as it is close and can be used easily as a transit country , " Ahmetaj said .
" The Forum will strategically co @-@ operate with these social forces that want a change in Montenegro , and not change the state and legal status of Montenegro , " he said .
Canic talked to SETimes correspondent Natasa Radic about the need for equal parenting and its improvements in Croatia .
Even when the court issues a decision , the mother , if she wants to , can fully disrespect it .
Roman ruins at a site in Kosovo are the focus of a new agreement .
Despite a shortage of funds , the 2009 Summer Universiade was a success .
The European Commission said on Thursday it was initiating legal action against Romania for a serious violation of the national telecoms regulator 's independence .
So far , Athens has sent out positive signals regarding the latest Nimetz proposal .
In a document signed by their respective foreign ministers , the two countries pledged to strengthen friendly relations based on mutual respect for their national sovereignty , independence and territorial integrity .
US assistance to this programme is $ 9.7m.
Investors are coming from abroad and they are offering better pay , " Igric says .
Their arguments are connected to ours and point to excessive spending by the state .
But Britain 's UN Ambassador Emyr Jones Parry , who currently presides over the Security Council , said the Serbian prime minister 's remarks were " entirely erroneous . "
The authorities ignore their racist behaviour , " says Galovic .
" If [ Macedonia ] does not enter NATO now , I have to tell you that I seriously doubt if your country will continue to exist a decade later , " Edward Joseph of the International Crisis Group warned during an interview on March 21st .
Similarly promising is goalie Vladimir Stojkovic , who will face a Wigam teammate -- Richard Kingson -- in the match with Ghana .
Croatia @-@ based Europa Press Holding ( EPH ) has stepped in to help Feral Tribune and clear its debt .
The only thing that I had to do was to prepare the car and book accommodations , " bank employee Mirko Perovic said .
" The election took place in a democratic atmosphere and were free and fair , " Macedonia 's leading political analyst Dimitar Mircev told SETimes .
But Kosovo is losing money too ; this does not bode well for anybody , " said the president of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce , Milivoje Miletic .
Under the law , veterans ' families and not the veterans themselves receive financial benefits .
Membership in the Security Council is a very important and challenging task for the Croatian diplomatic corps .
Most of those present at the stadium applauded the police action and showed their support for Temwanjira .
Anyone who provides information that will " help bring terrorists to justice and save lives " could be " eligible for a reward , of up to $ 1 million or more , through the US embassy , " its statement said , noting that the United States has paid over $ 62m in similar rewards worldwide .
" It remains essential therefore that all sides refrain from any unilateral action , which could escalate tensions . "
Former Turkish Foreign Minister Hikmet Cetin pointed out that that while Turkey is a Muslim country , there was no consensus on the Muslim Brotherhood .
With countries in the movement constituting a market of around two billion people , officials say there is much at stake .
Borisov has said that he will be ready with the new cabinet by July 27th .
The Pope promised support for Croatia 's bid to join the EU .
Serbian officials invited France to invest in the construction of a subway system in Belgrade along with a highway known as Corridor 10 .
However , he said , the probe should have been launched much earlier .
Bulgaria , which depends on Russia for 96 % of its gas , was one of the EU nations worst hit by the immediate loss of supply on Tuesday .
Is Serbia ready for nuclear power ?
The pressure for success is expected to build , since Serbia hosted Eurovision last year , its privilege after singer Marija Serifovic won the 2007 contest in Helsinki with her rendition of " A Prayer . "
She was with her family vacationing in Sukosan and saw the children every day .
In Albania , officials hosted a " Night of Beijing " gala in Tirana recently for Liu Qi , a member of the political bureau of the Communist Party of China 's ( CPC ) Central Committee and secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the CPC .
The number of registered unemployed in Croatia rose to 319,845 in late December , its highest level since April 2005 , according to data the state employment agency HZZ released on Tuesday ( January 11th ) .
Under orders from former President Slobodan Milosevic 's regime , a unit of about 50 personnel was set up to protect Mladic after he arrived in Serbia in 1997 .
Separately Wednesday , Kyprianou said that blocking Turkey 's EU bid at next month 's summit of EU leaders would not be in the interest of Cyprus .
" The country brand is an important element [ in giving a boost to tourism ] , but it is only a starting point .
" However , we are waiting for the new consequential developments and a decision by parliament . "
Milovanovic , aka Gavra , is suspected of having detonated the device .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic met with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Jerusalem on Monday ( November 6th ) .
The ICJ 's verdict on Monday cleared Serbia of direct responsibility for the Srebrenica massacre , but said it had failed to comply with its obligation to stop and punish those who carried out the genocide there .
A ruling is expected in four to five weeks .
The Roma are now living in five Belgrade municipalities and Centre for Minority Rights representatives say that just 12 families have been given accommodation in newly built social apartments .
He said he was forced by his superiors to kill one prisoner .
US President George W. Bush , who was on a visit to Tanzania , said on Monday ( February 18th ) that a historic achievement had taken place .
The biggest Turkish investment to date in Kosovo is by the Bechtel @-@ Enka consortium , which won a 700m @-@ euro contract last year to build a highway connecting Pristina and Durres , Albania .
About 400 participants from 70 countries have reached the final of the competition .
It will broaden collaboration in fields such as marine sciences , energy , space , global stewardship , HIV / AIDS , science and technology education , engineering , sustainable development , agriculture , natural resources , human nutrition and food safety .
It 's also uncommonly good at conveying rumor , innuendo , false alarms and hoaxes .
The conference comes at a crucial time for youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
He pointed out that EU funds ' absorption is one of the measures needed to create new jobs .
Another Russian , Maria Shaparova , was ousted by Rezai earlier in the tournament .
She died before the surgery was scheduled , but the public response to her letter was tremendous .
" Belgrade offered unbelievably low airfare , amounting to 180 euros round trip in the summer season .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov kicked off a two @-@ day visit to Paris on Monday ( October 12th ) , where he held talks with French counterpart Francois Fillon and President Nicolas Sarkozy .
Mobbing -- a term referring to employee harassment by co @-@ workers , subordinates or superiors -- is becoming increasingly common in Serbia .
On the street , while disquiet is widely shared , different opinions exist on the most serious challenge .
The Bogorodica border checkpoint between Gevgelija in Macedonia and Evzoni in Greece received the latest customs scanner capable of processing between ten and 100 cars a day .
Topolanek praised the levels of relations between the two countries and confirmed his country 's firm support for Croatia 's EU bid .
G17 Plus leader Deputy Prime Minister Mladjan Dinkic is often the target of local tabloids .
The signatories of a petition against the removal of the National Library director find themselves as targets of the political elite .
" We believe that damage created in the war should be treated as a war crime and therefore , cannot become outdated .
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Serbia was the largest source of foreign investment in BiH during the first half of this year , followed by Austria and Croatia .
Nimetz is proposing the Republic of Northern Macedonia for general international use .
The group 's agenda is not all work however .
Just few days ago , many doubted Tariceanu 's chances of political survival .
Perhaps , the biggest change was the liberal feminist movement 's adoption of a different attitude towards the concept of individual rights .
The Kosovo Daily Express reported on May 10th that Kosovo 's Minister of Health , Ferid Agani , met with Huseyin Boskurt , chairman of Medicana 's board of directors , to express institutional support for the project .
The two discussed a relaxed visa regime for Turkish citizens after Bulgaria joins the EU .
Separately , US Ambassador to BiH Patrick Moon urged leaders to choose compromise over confrontation in order to implement crucial reforms . ( Fena , RTRS , AFP , AP - 30 / 09 / 10 )
Djukanovic comeback seen as key to party unity in Montenegro
According to the official , the enterprise , which is jointly controlled by Podgorica and the Central European Aluminium Company , would need a state subsidy of 22m euros to survive .
" They could again play a vital role .
" Eurobonds would be a radical step to this end . "
A Kosovo police officer controls traffic at the Merdare border crossing between Kosovo and Serbia . [ Reuters ]
Growth , ranging between 5 % and 6 % , is respectable .
An international team from the EU Border Assistance Mission ( EUBAM ) assists Moldova .
As we have said before , keeping in mind that the NATO Alliance is based on values and performances , the Greek veto regarding the name issue simply does not coincide with the spirit of the Alliance and that for which it stands .
Experts say the drop in the population is a decades @-@ long trend mostly due to a negative birth rate , but in a third of the cases external migration is a factor .
In the country 's economically troubled north , public access computers and high speed connections are even harder to come by .
It would engender another crisis that would lead to resistance by the local Kosovo Serbs , " he said .
Serbia 's agreement with the Fund expires in April .
Rudan 's blog generated 800 comments as well as media coverage , prompting her to issue an Open Letter to My Readers , taking pains to explain her position in a watered @-@ down version of the text .
Stressing his country 's commitment to reform , Turkish Economy Minister Ali Babacan , who is also the country 's chief negotiator with the EU , said on Friday that Ankara would unveil its plan by the beginning of April .
Unless there are enough guarantees that Belene can become a European project , " I will not make taxpayers give more money " for it , he pledged .
" [ Such a practice ] has paid off in other European states , especially among those which joined EU during the last stages , for instance in Poland .
" We 're talking about Mesopotamia here . " Importing water to the " cradle of civilisation , " she argued , is absurd , as is the idea of treating water as a commodity rather than a right .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic met with Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) High Representative and EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajcak in Sarajevo .
But in the end , there will be no problem for HDZ in Bosnia , " Ivo Miro Jovic , one of the Mostar @-@ based HDZ diaspora candidates , told SETimes , adding that nearly 300,000 BiH Croats , who hold Croatian citizenship , are expected to vote .
According to organisers , Infosystem will present the whole range of modern digital technology under the headings Personal & Fun , Telecommunications , Business Selections and Public Sector Selections .
Following a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel , France 's president said negotiations on 30 chapters should lead to a " special partnership " for Turkey .
As Bosnia and Herzegovina went to the polls Sunday , the winner in Republika Srpska was never in doubt .
At the same time , however , they view the plan as preventative , not proactive .
Chemical castration eyed in the region to contain pedophilia
Kosovo finances are suffering losses from the situation in the north also because of a lack of a fully functional Kosovo tax administration [ in the north ] .
Troupes from Albania , Bulgaria , Greece , Macedonia , Romania and Serbia are participating .
The court again brought a decision controlled at another place , " Gruevski said .
Unions also oppose a new education bill that , if passed , will change the way schools are funded , giving more authority to directors , as well as a government proposal to increase their weekly class load .
" The president offered only euphemisms and evasive terminology to describe the murder of over 1.5 million men , women and children -- effectively keeping in place the gag rule imposed by the Turkish government on the open and honest discussion of this crime , " the Armenian Assembly of America stated .
Also , a great number of people that belong to the smaller ethnic communities in the country were employed in the public administration and that way equitable prevalence was reached .
The price Nis has paid is the loss of 500m euros in foregone revenue .
Albanian politicians , the Serbian government and the international community must act now to ensure the Kosovo status process does not destabilise the neighbouring Presevo Valley , the International Crisis Group ( ICG ) said in a report released October 16th .
Only 40 % of the 1,100 respondents in last week 's survey , however , said they would participate in the poll , down from the 56 % turnout in the 2006 elections .
In January 2007 , when Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU , members of the Union introduced various restrictions to curb the flow of migrant workers from the two Balkan nations to their labour markets .
The number of students that attended private schools ballooned from 983 in 2004 , to 12,166 four years later .
A group of popular film directors and artists from Bosnia and Herzegovina issued a joint appeal calling for the arrest of former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic , who has been on the run since his indictment by the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague 12 years ago .
EULEX has made about 30 proposed recommendations for change concerning the Kosovo Police ( KP ) , such as " the need for sustainable staffing for the KP IT / Communications systems , to the need to introduce ' intelligence @-@ led ' policing throughout the organisation . "
The UN has sent a letter to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities , proposing a set of practical measures to pave the way for the resumption of the Cyprus reunification talks before the end of March 2007 .
The eurozone crisis refers to the fiscal sector , which is burdened by the ˈlarge external debt and budget deficit .
In December , von Habsburg decided to offer it for sale and approached the Brasov council .
The District Court of Banja Luka said that their February 6th verdict was based on the fact that the case was past the statute of limitations .
According to preliminary election data , voter turnout was about 55 % , though it was higher in rural than in urban areas .
Kosovo needs two @-@ thirds of the CoE member countries ' votes ; it is recognised by 37 of them .
It wants desperately to destroy thousands of tonnes of unstable ammunition , enough to raze the city if it were to detonate .
Approximately 360 separate events were held in various indoor and open @-@ air venues across Sibenik , with the participation of more than 2,500 artists from Croatia and around the world .
The agenda , she adds , is based on what is considered a priority by all three sides : Kosovo , Serbia and the EU .
" Ongoing concerns about Cyprus 's fiscal position , which are amplified by the fiscal and economic consequences of the destruction of the Vasilikos power plant on 11 July 2011 , " the company said in a statement on Wednesday , announcing its decision .
But the AKP said its decision was based on concerns about Tatlises ' health after he was shot in the head on March 14th .
Turkish police arrested dozens of Hizballah and al @-@ Qaeda suspects last month , uncovering new terrorist recruitment and propaganda cells .
Albania and Andorra pledged to strengthen relations after a visit of Foreign Minister Ilir Meta on Saturday ( July 31st ) .
As an alternative , the NGO has proposed constructing the new community on the very site where the Roma now live .
Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas was in Serbia and Kosovo Friday ( July 30th ) .
But traffic through Slovenia is far more intense , as the main traffic routes from Southeast Europe pass through this route .
The cabinet will also get an additional member to head up the newly @-@ created ministry of integration .
He is competing against strong rivals : former Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik , former OSCE Parliamentary Assembly head Joao Soares , and UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier .
The move will eliminate the threat of the imposition of a 600,000 @-@ euro fine , followed by daily 15,000 @-@ euro penalties from the Union .
He and his wife , Cinzia , have lived in the community for 17 years -- since they recovered from drug abuse .
US assesses counternarcotics efforts in Balkan countries
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic met with his visiting Slovak counterpart , Jan Kubis , on July 8th .
How will Serbia help its best athletes and ensure that they have the best training conditions ?
I will surely recommend to my friends , " Kerezovic told SETimes .
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The country 's accession is a two @-@ fold problem , he says .
Turkey 's " zero problems " approach to foreign policy has already been tested by the Libya crisis .
Serbia expelled Vojvodic after Montenegro recognised Kosovo 's independence last week . [ Serbian government ]
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Tickets went on sale Friday ( October 2nd ) .
Serbia would continue holding the dialogue with Pristina , he said , because the Kosovo problem has to be solved .
Croatia 's Grabar @-@ Kitarovic to take NATO post
During talks with Serbian leaders , the Russian delegation expressed an interest in the privatisation of some of the country 's key companies , including the Naftne Industrije Srbije ( NIS ) oil refining monopoly .
Slovenia allowed only four goals in the qualifications for the World Cup -- second best among the qualifying teams , after The Netherlands .
A recent survey by Sofia @-@ based Alpha Research suggests support for the party has increased by nearly 4 % since September , climbing to 26 % in November .
" I wouldn 't say that this was confrontation with the police , rather , there were brutal violent police interventions , and then you might have had a few protesters who threw a rock or two towards the police , but only after the police had been throwing tear gas and launched its special units against the protesters to disperse them .
That would solve problems during the medium term , while its new Kolubara facility -- planned for 2012 -- is being built .
Activist groups were less circumspect .
" However , it will not affect Belgrade 's EU candidacy , because the candidacy depends on the dialogue with Pristina , i.e. primarily on the agreement on Pristina 's regional representation .
Co @-@ operation between the two companies and the opening of the underground facility are based on an interstate deal between Serbia and Russia on the oil and gas industries , made in 2008 .
Republika Srpska signed a deal with the Czech utility company CEZ for the modernisation of the Bosnian Serb thermal power complex Gacko .
The agreement is known as the Dayton Peace Accords .
Christmas Eve , though , is generally a day of fasting .
Cadikovski : The most expensive play is the bad one .
SETimes : Many foreign politicians compare the complicated make @-@ up of BiH to Kosovo .
The plan includes the sell @-@ off of state stakes in railway and transport companies , the Athens airport , water supply and utility firms , the postal service , the state lottery , and port and highway concessions .
Its 90 % ethnic Albanian majority is pushing for full independence from Serbia , while Belgrade insists that all it can grant Kosovo is broad autonomy .
There is also an extended programme for the immunisation of children , as well as requirements for infant and child nutrition .
Authorities are taking measures to break the ice to avoid overflowing and possible floods .
" At the end of June or the beginning of July we expect the entire process to begin , " said Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Bocevski .
The harsh winter weather will have an affect on the region 's vegetable crops .
He added that the economic expansion has helped create 3 million new jobs since 2007 , and said it should help boost foreign direct investment inflows in the future .
Police say , however , that the attacks are not necessarily linked with the LDK campaign .
" Different multi @-@ national task forces within KFOR have their own aviation elements , but we are subordinated directly to the KFOR headquarters in Pristina , " Krizanec told SETimes .
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It still needs to legally define the status of the Brcko District to complete the Brcko Final Award .
Indeed , Gazprom has had a successful year when it comes to exports , despite the recession .
" We finished the domestic debate on what direction we are headed -- we are heading towards EU integration .
Mladic was born on March 12th 1943 in Kalinovik , BiH .
" According to the Google Ad Planner survey , Serbia is second in Central @-@ Eastern Europe in the number of Facebook users , right behind Turkey .
The daily lobbying efforts by our officials are unbeatable proof we consider the US to be our number one strategic partner , " Chashule said .
The concrete fact remains that Kosovo 's ethnic Albanian majority will not accept governance from Belgrade in any form .
Zannier met with State Secretary in the Serbian Ministry for Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic in northern Mitrovica .
During the seven @-@ year rule of the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , Davutoglu worked as chief adviser to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
" It is needed now , in order to make it possible to reach a more sustainable , mutually @-@ agreed settlement on the island , " Akyel argued , adding that Greek Cypriot officials should also be open to talk to both Turkish Cypriots and to Turkish officials without setting preconditions .
With a platform that has gained the support of half a million citizens , GROZD has emerged as the most prominent NGO in the transitioning country .
Zoran Dragisic , an adviser to Belgrade 's negotiating team in the upcoming talks with Pristina , is a professor at the Belgrade Faculty of Security .
She and Lehne also were scheduled to meet with Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku , Parliament Speaker Kolë Berisha and leaders of the Serb and other minority communities .
The vote went smoothly , CEC head Nesrin Lushta told a press conference Sunday night .
Two vaccines -- ALVAC from Sanofi Pasteur , the vaccine division of French drug company Sanofi Aventis , and AIDSVAX , originally developed by US @-@ based VaxGen Inc. that is now owned by the non @-@ profit Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases -- were used in the trial that targeted HIV strains circulating in Thailand .
Ten years after the accords were signed , BiH remains deeply divided .
Environmentally friendly power sources -- including small hydro electric plants , solar energy and wind energy -- are also being explored .
" The applicant [ Macedonia ] did not violate the agreement prior to the Bucharest summit , " Owada said .
The wartime Bosnian Serb military chief was arrested north of Belgrade on May 26th , after 16 years on the run , and was transferred to The Hague several days later .
The view from one pitch in Istanbul
Montenegro satisfied with EC progress report
Serbia and South Korea will work together to develop broadband .
It had spent eight years in opposition .
The two discussed bilateral relations , enhanced political dialogue and economic ties .
" If our defence covered successfully [ Andrei ] Arshavin of Russia , they should cover [ US 's Landon ] Donovan without problem , " Jazbec said .
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Therefore , it is simply " reasonable " that all future solutions and compromises should bear in mind the need not to offend or disregard the identity and dignity of our citizens .
During talks with Putin and their counterparts in Moscow last week , US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defence Secretary Robert Gates presented a new proposal .
According to Alistar , the recent stings may be too little , too late .
Minister for Public Administration Mahir Jagxhilar says there is no plan to try again .
After more than a decade of intense archaeological and restoration efforts , the ancient bronze statue of Apoxyomenos will ultimately stand where it first belonged , in a Losinj museum .
These scores are well below the EU average of 7.5 for happiness and 7 for life satisfaction .
Remittances -- hard @-@ earned money sent home by emigres abroad -- have played a key role in Kosovo 's economic , social and political development .
Around 400 high @-@ ranking international and local officials -- including the Turkish , Montenegrin , Serbian and Romanian ambassadors to BiH -- attended this year 's ceremonial reception at the Presidency Building in Sarajevo .
In a tragic irony , five cases of murdered women were registered this year on May 8th , observed as International Women 's Day around the world .
Serbia is considered a " free " nation , according to a Freedom House report released last year , and its government continues to make efforts toward addressing human rights concerns .
" It is most difficult when the children bring a school document I need to sign .
The unions announced they are determined to fight wages reductions .
But zero tolerance had some unintended repercussions .
It is dependent on hydro power , and therefore on climate conditions .
Muslim party in BiH to draft four @-@ entity map
The celebrated Australian actress said she would provide " a voice " for Kosovo if needed .
Serbian democrats mark 4th anniversary of Djindjic 's assassination
" There was one priest , who lived in Jerusalem for 40 years , who embraced me and ... told me he stands by us .
A grant of 25,000 euros is earmarked to each -- fine arts , architecture , plastic arts , cinema and TV , literature research , music and theatre .
Three of the region 's foreign ministers -- Croatia 's Gordan Jandrokovic , Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) Sven Alkalaj and Turkey 's Ahmet Davutoglu agreed in New York on Thursday ( September 23rd ) to hold a joint economic forum in Zagreb in November .
" We need calm and not to act stupid , " Reuters quoted Bulgarian National Bank Governor Ivan Iskrov as saying .
It also represents the Union 's " fair share " of the estimated 5 billion to 7 billion euros developed nations will have to provide annually from 2010 to 2012 towards an envisioned fund aimed at helping poor countries tackle global warming , said Reinfeldt .
Suicide bombers have used similar combinations in an effort to cause as much damage as possible .
He says the reform is a significant phase in government efforts to improve the business climate in Albania .
Transparency International of Croatia President Nikola Kristic told SETimes that the investigation is a vital first step .
They present an opportunity for Kosovo to become functionally multiethnic and for us to start co @-@ operating with our neighbours .
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In an interview on April 8th , also published in Aksam , Talat said the stakes are high .
Turnout nationwide did not exceed 5,000 .
But a fire in the Poreche region , where the municipality of Makedonski Brod is located , has spread and now laps at the border of Jasen National Park .
She also visited a kindergarten that Croatian troops sponsored and rebuilt .
Hundreds took to the streets , demanding military action against PKK bases in northern Iraq .
To avoid any evil influences , after the service , they should take a different route home .
" We have never seen a turn @-@ around in the runoff , even if the election was won by a narrow margin .
Berisha and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama , meanwhile , exchanged fierce accusations , accusing each other of responsibility for the violence .
Samardzic , who was in Kosovo during the courthouse occupation , said he had reached an " agreement in principle " that no action should be taken until he arrived in Mitrovica to negotiate a peaceful end to the occupation of the courthouse .
The most recent polls show an even split -- 50 % for , and 50 % against .
Serbia has been investigating Milosevic 's son for cigarette smuggling between 1996 and 2001 .
Decisions on important issues such as the government 's reconfiguration have failed because of inadequate parliamentary support .
We realised this was the only way to have a future in Albania , " Gramoz tells SETimes .
The World Bank forecasts Turkey 's economy will contract by 2 % to 6 % this year .
Person @-@ to @-@ person relations between Turkey and Iran are significant -- around one million Iranians visit Turkey annually .
The Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) opposes the UDMR joining the coalition and says the topic is non @-@ negotiable .
At least in the present requirement , such a requirement would almost certainly doom any compromise proposal .
After that , Yalcinkaya will issue a technical opinion on the case .
Currently , the new state 's only constitutional document is the Constitution of the Republic of Montenegro , adopted in 1992 during the Milosevic era .
While accusing GERB of vote @-@ buying , the BSP were not planning to call for the invalidation of the elections due to lack of sufficient supporting evidence .
He will tell the 15 @-@ nation body that the two scenarios the country faces are " escalation of the artificial political crisis , which leads to isolation , or subsiding of the political crisis and moving forward on the European road , " his office said on Tuesday .
The money will go for a gas pipeline that will connect the Caspian basin to European markets .
The American Corner in Skopje is situated in the " Brothers Miladinov " city library , with which we have excellent co @-@ operation .
Albanians are not used to spending much money on their vacations .
Serbian President Boris Tadic and Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik . [ Getty Images ]
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic . [ Reuters ]
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica has said his Democratic Party of Serbia will only take part in the new government if it insists that Kosovo remains part of Serbia . [ Getty Images ]
The two diplomats signed a memorandum of co @-@ operation in European affairs .
If a massive capital flight were to take place , following a brutal adjustment of risk appetite , many emerging markets would suffer .
Still under development , this plan will set out the architecture of the EU 's future engagement in BiH and is one of the guarantees of the EU 's commitment to see BiH as a peaceful and viable state irreversibly on the way to EU membership .
During Wednesday 's meeting , Tariceanu and Prodi agreed on a package of measures meant to control immigration , protect Romanian workers in Italy and avoid incidents .
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Details have not been made public , but media reports suggest Serbia could impose a trade blockade and cut off electricity supplies .
The three leaders discussed their countries ' joint participation in third markets .
Diaconescu reassured Jeremic of Romania 's ongoing support for Serbia and noted the traditionally good relations between their countries .
We share a history , the present , but also a common future towards the EU . "
Sanader met with his Greek counterpart , Costas Karamanlis , discussing bilateral co @-@ operation and relations in the commercial , economic and tourism sectors .
The base looks like a small town .
Romanian movie industry holds Gopo Awards gala
While Slovenia has adopted the euro , Lithuania has been asked by the European Commission in Brussels to wait .
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As the 2009 local elections approach , more and more business tycoons are calculating whether to enter politics and how to win votes .
EU lawmakers said Zagreb could wrap up its membership negotiations in 2010 , provided it steps up efforts in the areas of public administration and judicial reform along with combating corruption and organised crime .
We have suggested other alternatives , such as iron rails or speed limits to protect children from car accidents , " he told SETimes .
The alleged goal was to foment chaos and spur a military ouster of the AKP government .
All the states including Turkey said their future is within the EU and NATO , which will act as an anchor for regional co @-@ operation and security .
Meanwhile , the market for that drug , worth an estimated $ 88 billion , is shifting towards Europe .
This will change once the project is complete .
Home sales hurting in Serbia , Croatia , Montenegro
Since 1997 , three Greek monks from Mt . Athos have travelled back and forth between Istanbul to Thessaloniki , residing in Turkey for three @-@ month periods on tourist visas .
" Our government , as always , has stood against terrorism and does everything possible to prevent creation of ' new Osamas ' , but other governments should take their responsibility as well , " he said , adding that the crises in countries such as Libya and Syria could bring new dangers for the region .
In 2008 , Macedonia will continue to boost its fight against corruption -- as requested by NATO -- in order to press forward on the road to its Euro @-@ Atlantic accession .
The opposition SDSM welcomed the absence of violence and intimidation but said this did not " necessarily " mean the elections were " entirely fair . "
Being displaced from your home , she says , makes you feel like someone with no past and no future .
Sarajevo 's National Theatre was among the festival venues . [ Jusuf Ramadanovic / SETimes ]
Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev agreed to an historic arms @-@ control treaty on Friday ( March 26th ) , calling for a substantial reduction of the two countries ' deployed nuclear arsenals .
However , the December verdict was annulled by the Supreme Court , which ordered a retrial .
" They [ Iran ] supply poor quality ( low HHV , high sulphur ) gas .
In the midst of the protests , a Macedonian flag was even reported torched during a football match in Pristina .
We are insisting on dialogue between all the structures ; we propose solutions for the crisis . "
Observers viewed the Slovenian parliament 's approval of Croatia 's bid as a show of goodwill towards its neighbour .
" Turkey 's foreign policy ambitions would be greatly reinforced by bold domestic reform on rights , " Ward said .
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Analysis by Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 17 / 10 / 08
Romania 's National Savings Bank ( CEC ) signed an agreement with Ascenta -- a local provider of IT consulting and software solutions -- on the outsourcing of CEC 's customer relations and IT assistance services .
All Serbian citizens should be provided with electronic health cards by 2013 , Vladan Ignjatovic of the Republic Institute for Health Insurance said on Wednesday ( August 4th ) .
Both sides , however , remain far apart and do not even see eye @-@ to @-@ eye on the scope of the coming negotiations .
The talks were led by Richard Holbrooke , who was serving at the time as US assistant secretary of state .
The second and the third groups are located in the Gorna Gora region and in Vaksince .
As Turkey 's government looks to June elections , an old foe raises the prospect of renewed attacks .
" A governing programme is like a lesson plan I make at school .
Osmanagic 's tunnels -- one of which was discovered next to an old factory -- were dug by miners during the medieval era , skeptics say , adding that the former Yugoslav Army was well aware of their existence .
The level was 12 % in July and 9 % in August of last year .
Cyprus and the United States signed a co @-@ operation agreement in science and technology , CNA reported on Thursday ( February 5th ) .
We agree ... that Serbia should join the EU as soon as possible , " Frattini said .
The stake , amounting to 15 % of all shares , is believed to be worth about 36m euros .
For years , former Yugoslav dictator Josip Broz Tito 's yacht , The Galeb ( The Seagull ) , has sat idle in the Viktor Lenac shipyard , on Croatia 's north coast .
Provopoulos is the former CEO of Greece 's fourth biggest lender , Piraeus Bank .
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According to Cvetkovic , however , there will not be another spike in food prices .
Following the initial ban on the pro @-@ Kurdish politicians , the AKP was criticised for not speaking out more strongly .
" We would like to see that happen fairly soon , " Reuters quoted Downer as saying .
Sanader 's HDZ won 66 seats at the November 25th vote -- 11 seats short of a parliamentary majority .
But Bosnian Serbs , who claim that more than 3,000 members of their community were killed by forces under Oric 's command , were disappointed with the new ruling and accused the ICTY of bias against Serbs .
He held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov .
The situation in Kosovo -- continuing the frozen relations and isolation -- can lead us , regardless of minorities and the region , to push into a new cycle of instability and fear .
Culture and Sports : Macedonia hosts Mummer 's Festival
Ivanov added that co @-@ ordinated action at the individual , societal and governmental levels is needed to marshal resources and strengthen institutions dealing with disaster preparedness .
Weightlifting , wrestling and taekwondo hold the most promise for gold .
There can be no instability when all institutions are functioning properly .
The global downturn translates into fewer holiday travellers in the Balkans .
Adding to the political complexity is that demarcation of the border of Macedonia with Kosovo , which Serbia regards as its own border , remains incomplete .
Former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader once seemed poised to lead his country into the EU .
The ministry of interior and the ministry of finance voided the unused coupons to prevent fraud .
To speed up efforts , Bucharest authorities published a national accession strategy , and founded the Schengen Department in collaboration with Romania 's interior ministry .
Hopes for reunification revived in March , when the newly elected president of Cyprus , Demetris Christofias , and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat agreed to start preparations for the launch of new UN @-@ sponsored peace talks .
The three EU hopefuls celebrated their inclusion on the so @-@ called " white Schengen list " with fireworks , concerts and all @-@ night festivities , the AP reported .
The future positioning of Macedonia now depends in good measure on the skill and ability of the new Foreign Minister Popovski to deal with that issue .
But Prime Minister George Papandreou complained on Wednesday that the interest rates his country is being asked to pay " are beyond any logic . "
Police spokesman Athanassios Kokkalakis said , " These were no amateurs .
This month a new centre for asylum seekers opened near Pristina .
She urged Canadian companies to invest in Croatia and voiced Zagreb 's support for Canada 's bid for a non @-@ permanent seat on the UN Security Council .
Long lines form as the hour of breaking the fast approaches .
" When compared to the advanced markets , the policies in the emerging markets are stronger and more promising , " Turhan told SETimes .
The meeting took place amid deepening tensions between Turkey 's Islamist @-@ rooted government and the secular judiciary .
Greece criticises Macedonia over ICJ lawsuit
KAIF hopes to counter this trend by establishing Kotor as a cultural mecca in the region .
No breakthrough in Kosovo talks
The Romanian Constitutional Court has upheld a law giving a half @-@ million teachers a 50 % raise .
" If we water down these conditions , the EU would lose its credibility , " Reuters quoted him as telling a meeting with the foreign press club in The Hague .
Velimir Ilic , former infrastructure minister in the Kostunica government , explained that Kolubara 's high costs were never discussed at government meetings .
The Kosovo government has earmarked 700,000 euros for emergency management .
According to Basescu , European banks have made enormous profits in Romania and it would be unfair to leave the country 's economy without financing during a period of serious economic crisis .
Research conducted by British and Italian scientists and published earlier this month also exonerated the Palestinian doctor and the Bulgarian nurses .
Croatia is due to hold parliamentary elections on November 25th , and a large number of Croatian citizens who now live in Serbia are likely to participate .
How can it be stopped ?
A consortium consisting of the Lithuanian firm Alita and Sweden 's United Nordic Beverages will pay 21.4m euros for a 51.9 % stake in Belgrade Beer Industry .
Serbia gets rid of dangerous nuclear material
Turkey ranks 127th in the world in terms of women in parliament .
Croatia hosted the 18th World Congress on Medical Law from August 8th to 12th .
By Gabriela Preda for Southeast European Times - 24 / 09 / 07
Forthcoming meetings with IMF officials will determine what kind of cuts will be required to maintain the reserve budget fund and avoid a financial crisis .
It is based on specific and well @-@ defined legal standards .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , noted on Monday that there had been " no major outbreaks of violence " since Kosovo 's secession and that in some places , the situation was better than expected .
The construction of the highway is vital for the Macedonian economy as well as for regional integration as a whole , officials say .
The debate came to a highly sensitive point last week .
Turkey 's prime minister , Recep Tayyip Erdogan , expressed support for Macedonia 's EU bid during a meeting Saturday ( December 5th ) with his Macedonian counterpart , Nikola Gruevski .
I am afraid that this also depends more on the Western countries , rather than the pragmatist Turkish administration .
Prior to that , a man was shot dead during an argument over putting up campaign posters , and in May an opposition lawmaker was killed .
In the final analysis , the AKP showed its continued popularity , but in some ways the real winners are the CHP and BDP , who both managed to substantially increase their numbers in parliament .
( Various sources -- 29 / 12 / 06 - 05 / 01 / 07 )
Entity @-@ based voting , requiring approval by the two separate administrative entities in BiH -- Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska ( RS ) -- of any parliamentary decision , became law in BiH with the Dayton Peace Accord , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in the country .
Petin and his son work the farm together and the older man supports the protests .
The Macedonian minority also reacted .
The central beach in Burgas , Bulgaria , hosted an international music festival , Spirit of Burgas , from Friday ( August 15th ) to Sunday .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was in Serbia on Friday ( July 10th ) , where he met with his counterpart Vuk Jeremic .
To circumvent US , European and UN Security Council sanctions , Iranian nationals have established front companies in Turkey and numerous other countries to trans @-@ ship controlled technologies critical for these programmes .
Serbia 's Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ) leader Cedomir Jovanovic called Republika Srpska ( RS ) a " genocidal creation " in a speech to party members , prompting a public outcry and a debate on the nature of the BiH entity .
Watson was particularly interested in a generic version of the ulcer drug Nexium that the Greek company makes .
Fehmi Koru , a columnist at the pro @-@ government daily Yeni Safak , said the Obama administration had changed the tone of US dialogue with the world .
The agreement also gives the KFOR commander the option of calling up to 1,000 Serbian soldiers to Kosovo , primarily for the protection of Christian monuments and Serb settlements .
Alka attracted nearly 10,000 visitors , and the eye of the foreign media .
Bulgaria 's energy projects in limbo
We are all on the right path .
Cyprus annexation talk sparks debate
" The [ ruling ] AKP ignored the ' stop the operations ' messages , even blocked Hatip Dicle who sent the same message , from entering the parliament and as we understand now , all of these - the Imrali meetings [ between jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan and government officials ] , the cajoling of the BDP -- were a routine part of the game .
Serbia was acquitted by the International Court of Justice in 2007 of charges that it organised the atrocity .
Initially , it would have the capacity to carry 14 billion cubic metres of gas to Europe annually , which should grow to 31 billion cubic metres of gas annually by 2020 .
Some have said that you are a legend .
The move aims to stem Croatian dissatisfaction with the participation of their representatives in governing the entity .
Pristina , meanwhile , says it will unilaterally declare independence .
Parliament appoints judges in Montenegro , while the government determines their budget and even plays a role in providing them housing .
Such options have been discussed informally quite often . "
" Those who dream about a unitary Bosnia and Herzegovina and hope to strip the Serb Republic of its authorities under the disguise of European integration should know that we will never , and at no condition , give up our autonomy , even at the cost of not joining the EU , " he told the RS parliament .
Bosnia and Herzegovina has sent automatic rifles , uniforms and ammunition worth $ 2.8m.
Croatian innovators won two golden , one silver and two bronze medals as well as five special awards at the 5th international Invention Show INST 2009 held from September 24th to September 27th in Taipei .
The ministers , however , voiced deep concern about " the deterioration in the political climate " in BiH in recent months , warning it could jeopardise the country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration prospects .
At the time , the city was the capital of BiH within the former Yugoslavia .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul , in an interview with reporters , prodded al @-@ Assad to transform " the system into a multi @-@ party one , " where " everything will be organised according to the Syrian people 's will . "
With political tensions high over the disputed mayoral election results in Tirana , Albanians are awaiting a ruling expected on Friday ( June 3rd ) by the Electoral College .
NGOs such as GONG focused public attention on the problem , but the voters ' lists have not been properly updated .
" At the Faculty of Philosophy in Niksic , attendance is 53 % , and we know that by Bologna 's rules , a student can be absent only three times to be able to pass .
Sport venues in Serbia are in poor condition , Serbian Youth and Sports Minister Snezana Samardzic @-@ Markovic says . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
Plans are in the works for a second crossing point in the southeast .
" While this crisis management may have been conducted mainly by trial and error , France 's readiness to consider and take on board new ideas and to project them onto the EU as a whole and the rest of the world , was remarkable , " the European Policy Centre , a Brussels @-@ based think tank said in its assessment of the French EU presidency .
The team works slowly , planning their actions .
" There are women in top positions in the banking sector , food industry , the media , advertising , the pharmaceutical sector ... in a very competitive environment , " he said .
Denmark 's crown prince and princess met with Romanian President Traian Basescu and toured the country 's cultural landmarks .
Young Croatian astronomers Aleksandar and Stefan Cikota , twins who study physics at Zurich University , discovered an asteroid that they named " Zagreb , " the newspaper Jutarnji list reported on April 14th .
In its latest annual report on corruption perceptions in 178 countries in the world released last October , Transparency International ( TI ) named Denmark as the cleanest in both the EU and the world , along with New Zealand and Singapore .
The US plan includes the deployment of ten ground @-@ based interceptor missiles in Poland and a sophisticated radar system in the Czech Republic .
The whole collection will be arranged around an outdoor court and enclosed by state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art glass technology .
Viewing terrorism as a high priority , the Romanian Supreme Council for National Defence made sure that the National System for Preventing and Countering Terrorism got the needed political and material support .
So , it is important for the performers at the festival to be a part of Islamic culture , " Festival organiser Hakan Erdogan told daily Today 's Zaman .
Turkey supported our independence and was among the first states to recognise Montenegro .
Kosovo lags in visa liberalisation efforts
UNMIK begins reconfiguration ; staff cut by 70 %
On Wednesday , Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borisov to discuss energy co @-@ operation . ( Reuters , RIA @-@ Novosti , Darik - 21 / 07 / 10 )
Young Businessmen 's Confederation of Turkey President Hazim Sesli welcomed the stimulus package , but said he sees red flags down the road if an IMF agreement remains elusive .
But Sutanovac dismissed those claims , noting that Serbia would be able to choose which operations it will be involved in .
SETimes : How would you comment on the recent attacks against your cars and people in the north ?
" We have agreed to be part of the South Stream project , " Greek Development Minister Christos Folias told Reuters on Tuesday ( April 15th ) .
Security situation stable in Kosovo
Warning that the debt crisis in the Eurozone is spreading beyond its periphery , European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso called on Thursday ( August 4th ) for quick steps to ensure the financial stability of the 17 @-@ nation club .
The town has also several mosques built during the Ottoman period .
But KEC has recently stopped honouring the agreement , and the fees are no longer coming in .
" This nomination represents an acknowledgement of the special importance my country shows to consolidating criminal justice , " Diaconescu said .
While Albania celebrates visa liberalisation , it still faces a long road to the EU .
Text and photos by Davor Kosnjikusic for Southeast European Times in Hvar - 17 / 07 / 09
Shkumbin Munishi , a linguist , said it was a mistake to have postponed local elections last year .
" It is certain that decentralisation will result in the better economic development of different regions , as they will have their own bodies to decide on the money earned by those regions . "
Even if there was willingness to keep [ Serbia 's ] Kosovo and EU policies together , realising it has proved impossible . "
The EU and IMF told Greece on Monday ( September 19th ) to slash its public sector and speed up reforms to be able to get the critically needed next aid tranche under the 110 @-@ billion @-@ euro bailout accord it signed with them last year .
( Various sources 06 / 05 / 08 @-@ 13 / 05 / 08 )
In recent months , the Russian giant has been attempting to enter the business with end users of gas by offering record low prices .
Musicians from around the world are performing at the event .
Given its favourable geographical location , Macedonia has plenty of sun , wind and other natural resources needed to produce energy .
Leonora Kryeziu , political studies director at Pristina Institute , said the purpose of the council is to set up a strategy framework for Kosovo 's approach to EU integration .
Although we are intrigued by all this , we can 't stay long .
Albania 's unemployment rate rose to 13.7 % in 2009 , according to a Statistics Institute report published on Monday ( April 19th ) .
Currently , general elections are scheduled for May 2012 .
Some of these projects include the submersion of the Moracha and Tara rivers to ready them for unplanned construction of hydropower plants or the construction of cable power lines through national parks .
The Social Democratic Union 's caucus explains why it left parliament . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
Also stoking fears was the decision by Standard and Poor 's to downgrade the credit rating of the United States from triple A to double A plus .
The main part of the wedding takes place on Sunday when the wedding party visits the bride , arriving on horseback .
Croatia 's local elections head to second round
SETimes : In your opinion , what will Kosovo look like five years from now ?
" It 's overdue , but it 's a good thing it happened , " Halcaloglu commented .
Parents of Bosniak students were polled by Children of Sarajevo head Arzija Mahmutović about adding the Islamic classes to the curriculum .
Eagle Mobile -- which is active in Tirana , Durres and at the country 's international airport -- plans to expand its network to the whole country this summer .
The problem is that the inflation rate is still largely dependent on two things : the success of the agricultural harvest , and how much the state will raise the undervalued prices of electricity , gas , utilities , and food staples , which it controls directly or indirectly .
Officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina allocate about 7.6m euros for self @-@ employment assistance for about 4,050 people in the Federation of BiH .
Barroso will be accompanied by a high @-@ level delegation .
He said the government is now under the scrutiny of the EC and the Montenegrin public .
" Although the war and postwar times were rich with topics and with conflicting and interesting characters who were tailor @-@ made for documentaries , none of them could be found in film production . "
" This way we also act preventively towards young people who are just becoming police and customs officers so that they do not to think that crime pays and that criminals are smarter than the system . "
Serbian National Council for Northern Kosovo head Milan Ivanovic later told reporters that the protests were triggered by rumours that ethnic Albanian customs officers " were planning to take over the two border crossings and cut ties with Serbia . "
At the same time , one should not close their eyes to wrongdoing in the private sector as well .
Europe 's most wanted war crimes indictee lived under army protection in Serbia until 2002 , Mladic 's former chief of security told a Belgrade court in June .
Romanian hackers are targeting foreign victims . [ File ]
Ivanovic : I only think about it when I am asked !
Risk cannot be encapsulated in a few figures , so a more comprehensive description is needed .
" The corruption level is very high and has a negative impact on investors ' perceptions , " Kosovo Centre for Governance and Public Policy head Arjeta Demiri told SETimes .
While he was prime minister , the EU repeatedly asked Romania to fight high @-@ level corruption .
More and more political candidates in BiH use Facebook to reach young voters . [ Getty Images ]
The office will deal mainly with establishing the framework for implementation .
" The money is going to Greek banks and other banks , " he spat .
Contributors : Svetla Dimitrova ( Sofia ) , Zoran Nikolovski ( Skopje ) , Gabriela Preda ( Athens ) and Ayhan Simsek ( Ankara )
The football associations of Turkey and Armenia received the 2008 FIFA Fair Play Award for encouraging dialogue between their countries , which do not have diplomatic relations .
The pipeline is expected to run from the Bulgarian town of Burgas on the Black Sea to Alexandroupolis in the northeast Aegean , bypassing the Bosporus Straits .
A @-@ SMYLE Halloween party last year in Podgorica . [ Marina Roganovic / SETimes ]
They discussed Serbia 's EU progress and other issues of regional and international importance .
Demonstrators wore badges showing Seselj 's face and the word " winner . "
( Zaman , Sabah - 19 / 09 / 07 ; AP , Reuters , Euronews , VOA , NTV MSNBC , Xinhua , Cyprus News Agency , Athens News Agency - 18 / 09 / 07 )
Officials in Athens and Skopje have responded critically to a new proposal by UN special envoy Matthew Nimetz , saying it requires significant changes .
Sanader officially dismissed him Wednesday and issued a resolution assigning State Secretary Ivica Buconjic to handle Kirin 's post until a new minister is named .
The rate exceeded the revised 5.5 % of the same period a year ago .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's external trade gap shrank by 12.5 % year @-@ on @-@ year to 2.8 billion euros in January @-@ November , according to the latest data from the state statistical agency .
Parties differed in their assessment of the revote .
From December 19th to January 20th , Serbs trying to stay lean and eat healthily must battle temptation .
The visit comes roughly a month before the October 3rd general elections in BiH .
The Australian Embassy in Ankara is organising the first Australian Film Festival in Turkey from October 16th to October 18th .
Monk said that he is sure that the EU will back his stance on the issue .
Like Spundov , other spectators were delighted with the performance .
The Greek government signed a 472m @-@ euro contract with a local consortium , led by Elliniki Technodomiki , for the construction of an undersea tunnel in Thessaloniki .
Relja : My message might sound weird to some .
Addressing problems that we want to solve will require much enthusiasm from NGOs and citizens , too . "
While the CeSID pollsters provided neither percentages nor a margin of error , international news agencies saw those results as translating into 36.5 % voter support for the SRS and 33.5 % for the DS .
( Various sources - 06 / 03 / 09 @-@ 13 / 03 / 09 )
Participants , among them new Moldovan Prime Minister Vlad Filat , discussed political and economic development and progress in Euro @-@ Atlantic membership .
" That is what some analysts call the ' Ahtisaari Plus ' plan .
" Serbs taking part would not be able to count on Belgrade 's support , " Serbian Minister for Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic told Belgrade @-@ based B92 . " When only 3 % of the population participates , that undermines legitimacy . "
The Turkish Parliament on Thursday ( November 9th ) adopted an EU @-@ required law aimed at improving the property rights of the country 's non @-@ Muslim religious minorities .
" I 'm deeply convinced that this court is representing itself falsely as a court of the international community , " Karadzic told Bonomy on August 29th .
" We are not asking any more than the respect of such defined rights in the constitution of Greece , " it said .
In an October 8th vote , the General Assembly approved a Serbian resolution requesting the UN top legal body 's advisory opinion on whether the secession complied with international law .
They now seem more than urgent , " Thessaloniki writer Vasileios Terzopoulos , 30 , who studied abroad and returned to Greece , told SETimes .
" For them [ in the second category ] Kosovo prisons meet European standards because food is better there than it is for half of the Kosovo population outside .
Despite the shortages , equipment arrives at the scene an average of seven to eight minutes after receiving a call , even when shorthanded .
The competition will be sponsored by Zagrebacka Banka and the Koncar company and will involve over 700 table tennis players from 132 countries .
The movie was shot in the director 's hometown of Vaslui .
Protecting biodiversity in Europe was a key focus of a conference that brought together the environment ministers of 44 UN Economic Commission for Europe member states .
Children in Macedonia seek relief from the souring temperatures . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
The next step is the full deployment of EULEX throughout the territory of Kosovo , and that will happen . "
Greek anger and the country 's survival
The situation in Serbia is similar to BiH where over 70,000 citizens have registered as organ donors , but doctors have performed only 142 procedures in the past two years .
Also present at the event was EU Judiciary and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini .
Rehn has urged Ankara to change or abolish articles in the country 's penal code that could infringe on the freedom of expression .
" Are you sure we want a government ? " he asked .
Cikotic : The Annual National Programme will contain five chapters : political and economic affairs , defence and military issues , resource issues , safety and legal issues .
" That is why Commissioner Fule is launching the dialogue with Prime Minister ( Nikola ) Gruevski -- to focus on key reform challenges , " EU spokesperson Konstantin Jovanovski told SETimes .
About 3,000 Albanians are daily users of Calik Group services .
Revotes had to be held in several municipalities due to various irregularities at the polls .
He added that BiH currently does not fulfill the EU conditions for trade , and therefore , BiH manufacturers and farmers will not be able to export products to Croatia .
But , if judges accept his confession , he is likely to get 15 years in prison , according to the BBC .
Parliament also voted in six deputy speakers -- one from GERB and one from each of the other five parties that passed the 4 % threshold for entry in the legislature .
Business : Seven companies bid to underwrite Telekom Srbija
The exhibit runs through June 14th at the Cervantes Institute in Belgrade , before opening on June 30th in Nis .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Aluminij Mostar signed a 7.9m @-@ euro contract with Switzerland 's Glencore International .
He added that he would be pleased to see other countries follow Belgrade 's example and apologise for their own part in war crimes .
She said they should maintain accountability and transparency , and strengthen the rule of law and human rights .
They focused on the implementation of Pan @-@ European Transport Corridor 8 and co @-@ operation between the two countries in the field of energy .
Nabucco planners consider Azerbaijan the surest source , and the country 's foreign minister , Araz Azimov , said in a January 29th interview that a " solution " is likely this year .
( Blic - 31 / 10 / 07 ; Beta , B92 , Tanjug , MIA , BIRN , UNMIK Media Monitoring , Serbian Government - 30 / 10 / 07 ; US Office Pristina , BIRN - 29 / 10 / 07 )
I believe we are , as always , rapidly moving towards full membership .
A regional conference on use of ground waters took place from June 7th to 9th in Belgrade , drawing some 350 Serbian and foreign experts .
Karst caves are peppered throughout the canyon , some of which are more than 100m long .
In a letter marking the award presentation , BiH presidency member Haris Silajdzic said that although Mostar 's Old Bridge has been rebuilt , the healing of souls in the city needs more time , patience and effort .
Turkey , which has an about 1,700 @-@ strong contingent in Afghanistan , is involved in providing police training and staffing for reconstruction teams there and is currently in charge of International Security Assistance Force ( ISAF ) troops in the region around Kabul .
Positive comments from the EU have fueled hopes in Macedonia that a fully liberalised visa regime could be in place during 2009 .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 12 / 10 / 10
It 's clear that Kurds aren 't without alternatives on this topic .
Remittances , one of the main sources of income in the Albanian economy from emigrants working abroad , were down by 9 % last year compared to 2010 .
Situated between Montenegro and Albania , the lake is the largest in the Balkans .
If you take a look at the results of the Romanian movies during the last five years , the top ones gathered around 15,000 to 20,000 spectators .
In previous years , people were more joyous .
On Monday , ten Bulqiza miners who had been fasting for 23 days were replaced by ten others .
Another lawyer representing the victims ' families , Orhan Kemal Cengiz , charged that local press in Malatya had carried out an anti @-@ missionary campaign , which may have helped fuel the attack .
The 736 @-@ seat European Parliament will vote on Serbia 's SAA next month . [ EP ]
These two elements receive supplemental help from Conference Grants -- which allow Eastern European researchers to attend international scientific conferences in Switzerland .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku ( left ) and Albanian counterpart Sali Berisha discuss the Kosovo status issue in Tirana last week . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
The future life of Serbs and Albanians on the same territory requires a political solution -- they have to have a normal relationship , " he added .
Milos thinks this was done under pressure from the EU over Serbia 's potential membership candidacy , which will be decided at the EU summit on December 9th .
Serbia 's Nikolic begins hunger strike
Prosecutors allege that Voicu accepted 260,000 euros in bribes from a businessman last summer .
The country 's fiscal freedom was rated at 92.6 points , the highest score given to any Balkan nation .
Due to EU obligations , Macedonia is planning to eliminate the right of its border offices to issue visas .
It is followed by the other former communist countries that joined the EU in 2004 , whose scores are equal to or worse than those received in last year 's report .
Some experts , however , are sceptical .
Novkovic was of Bosnian Serb origin , but lived in Croatia since 1968 .
" What this party does is appeal to the fears and anxieties of average citizens who feel that the state is not in a position to effectively handle , for instance , the problem of illegal immigration and its derivatives , such as an increase in violent and petty crime .
Business : Bosnia and Herzegovina secures loans to rebuild roads
Tito had a special emotional attachment to Brijuni , Sasa explains .
Critics say the right to privacy is under attack , and a suit before the Constitutional Court may be in the works .
Due to the gentrification process in Tarlabasi , many Kurdish and Roma renters are worried they will be forced to move since they cannot afford the new apartments being offered by TOKI -- which is asking for a 4,000 lira down payment and 400 lira monthly rent for the houses .
Kosovo Albanian girls walk home from school in Pristina .
Meeting this week , Peace Implementation Council Steering Board members expressed concern about calls for secession in BiH , discussed the international community 's future in BiH , and decided that the OHR will remain .
Positive signals came in July when foreign currency supplies increased because the government issued so @-@ called " euro bills , " or arrears , and due to the inflow of emigrants to Macedonia .
Everything became a show , and ended in five days .
The new centre would increase opportunities for the airport . [ AFP ]
Belgrade University politics professor Predrag Simic thinks the issue will probably be shelved for some time because the international community is more focused on Kosovo .
As of Friday ( February 6th ) , 92 dinars equalled 1 euro , up from the all @-@ time low of 96.3 to 1 set on January 28th .
Please review this issue , " Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said after the committee vote .
However , the Serbs see these ties as the very reason Turkey should not involve itself in Balkan politics .
The IHH flotilla had breached a blockade of Gaza imposed by Israel , which said it was acting in accordance with international law .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov , however , appeared unwilling to commit the Kremlin to a Security Council showdown .
On the other hand , Svilanovic argues , a kind of " negative consensus " exists about one issue : the politics behind the murder of Zoran Djindjic .
Christofias came under pressure from his own hard @-@ liners .
Construction of the 12.5km fence , complete with razor wire , and a related command centre , began in early February with a price tag of more than 5m euros and a projected completion date of late 2012 .
Media organisations that run afoul of the law could face million @-@ euro fines .
I am surprised that people reacted indifferently to the incidents as if they were happening to somebody else , not to them . "
" I am sure they will try to return the blow , but we will not let them do that and thus make our co @-@ operation even stronger and our fight against organised crime even more resolute . "
UN 's Downer announces delay in Cypriot talks
Papandreou also criticised flights over Greek islands by Turkish warplanes -- a longstanding grievance by successive administrations in Athens -- along with oil exploration in non @-@ delineated parts of the Aegean .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 28 / 12 / 10
Istikbal Yetkin was sentenced to life imprisonment on May 12th , which was greeted as a " victory " by Burcu Pasali , his own daughter , on NTV national television .
Croatians are worried about this summer 's tourism season .
Police believe it may be linked to Revolutionary Struggle , the November 17th spinoff which carried out the 2007 US Embassy attack .
Turkey 's possible inclusion in a planned missile shield over southern Europe , aimed at countering perceived threats from countries such as Iran , Mullen said that talks on the matter are under way in NATO .
Vanhanen cautioned on Thursday that pausing the process would be a " huge setback for Europe . "
Modernisation of the state administration and judicial systems , the fight against organised crime , and the establishment of acceptable work environment conditions are all receiving funding .
Ali Emre Bukagili , a civil engineer , filed a lawsuit against the author , insisting that his depiction of the Prophet Muhammad , his wives and the Koran , was insulting to Muslims .
But politicians in Slovenia were unhappy with the plan , saying that their country was not explicitly recognised as a maritime nation , which could prevent it from securing direct access to international shipping waters in the northern Adriatic .
In 1424 , Transylvania 's Roma were led by a voivode ( ruler ) as the Constitution stipulated , but that provision was scrapped in 1588 by the provincial assembly .
Thaci : It remains a sensitive situation because the operations are still ongoing , but the situation is under control and manageable .
It all began with a thunderous sound " like an enormous hammer , " one student said in his account of the events .
During the first official visit by a Greek prime minister to Ankara in 50 years , the leaders of both countries pledged on Wednesday to put their differences behind them and develop a close partnership .
Labour Minister Fanny Palli @-@ Petralia said 70 % of the money would come from EU funds and pay mostly for job training .
The Council allowed the Mardin Artuklu University in the Kurd @-@ dominated southeast to open a faculty where Kurdish language will be taught .
Balkan officers will be involved in NATO @-@ led training in Kabul . [ Reuters ]
The new increases -- between 20 % and 10 % -- will equalise the payouts , Minister of Labour and Social Policy Ljupco Meskov said at a press conference .
The draft law would also strengthen the rights of small shareholders .
Croatia is the current holder of the council 's rotating one @-@ month presidency , a position its leaders view as the crowning achievement of their foreign policy so far .
" The momentum triggered by a targeted law enforcement effort can only be sustained in the long term by nourishing the developmental roots of good governance , " Stefanov concludes .
Albania 's EU hopes hinge on vote
Restaurant owners say the new rules are too tight .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Prime Minister Nikola Spiric asked parliament Monday ( May 5th ) to sack Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj and two junior government members , who have been banned from public office for four years , but are refusing to resign .
Serbia 's Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy announced the completion of a 28km section of Serbia 's Corridor 10 motorway on Friday ( July 15th ) .
The majority of Alliance members have ratified the document , and the rest are expected to follow suit soon , clearing the way for the country 's accession .
Only one in 20 high school students in Greece and Turkey reaches high levels of scientific proficiency , according to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co @-@ operation and Development ( OECD ) , the AFP reported on Thursday ( April 30th ) .
The conference was called and hosted by the government of Bhutan , where the idea of using happiness as a measurement of national prosperity and good governance was born in 1972 .
A Romanian police officer stands guard outside Bucharest 's Parliament Palace , site of the NATO summit that begins on Wednesday .
Kosovo 's Azari Blerta competes in the women 's preliminaries of the World Team Table Tennis Championship in Guangzhou , China , on Monday ( February 25th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Zoran Kosanovic , editor of the Nis @-@ based Media Information Centre , told SETimes that the opening of the Humanitarian Centre is important for Nis , a city with a failing economy over the last few years .
Report : Bulgarian emigration slowing down
Belgrade is ready for the new talks on the status of Kosovo , Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said . [ Getty Images ]
The IMF 's first review under the precautionary stand @-@ by arrangement went well .
" Recent developments give us many reasons for hope , " Taye @-@ Brook Zerihoun , who headed the UN mission in Cyprus earlier this month , said at a press conference in Nicosia .
The registry was signed on December 6th in Serbia during the fifth meeting chaired by EULEX of respective groups for implementing the agreement .
( Various sources -- 06 / 10 / 10 @-@ 13 / 10 / 10 )
Serbia hopes to gain formal recognition as an EU candidate later this year .
Ban 's praise and encouragement were echoed in separate statements by top EU officials , including the head of the European Parliament , Jerzy Buzek , and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso .
But after the 60 meetings , a deal remains elusive .
Bulgaria 's deficit stood at 3.9 % of GDP which is 0.2 % higher than the revised data announced by the government earlier this month .
Therefore , he says , " the decisions that vetted officials will take are more likely to favour the country and the citizens and will follow the laws of Macedonia . "
The protest turned violent later on Saturday , after several hundred football fans , most of them from Plovdiv , joined the rally .
The same day , the PKK offered a " unilateral ceasefire , " though it also hinted at more violence if the Turkish military continues efforts to crack down on the group .
The drill will be held in September in Banja Luka , the capital of BiH entity Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
Petar Stamatovic , a pensioner from Belgrade , believes the election in Arandjelovac is a reflection of the public 's desire for a change of government in Serbia .
Coffee is one of the products that Macedonia currently imports from India . [ Reuters ]
Numerous parties were organised , and the Museum of the Romanian Peasant held the renowned " martisoare " art fair , gathering over 150 craftsmen and artists in plastic arts from across the country .
French Defence Minister Herve Morin proposed on Monday ( November 23rd ) that his country and Greece sign a defence and security agreement .
Kosovo voters , frustrated over delays in resolving the province 's status , rejected the current leadership in local and parliamentary elections Saturday ( November 17th ) , handing a victory to former Kosovo Liberation Army commander Hashim Thaci and his Democratic Party of Kosovo ( DPK ) .
It is important that [ elections ] are done democratically , and if someone does not wish to be a part of the political platform they should go into opposition .
The government has already taken one key step to shore up consumer confidence .
By Linda Karadaku and Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Pristina and Belgrade -- 20 / 01 / 12
Aleksandar Novakovski , president of Macedonia 's electoral commission , said the elections occurred in a calm , democratic and fair atmosphere .
Other possible measures listed in media reports include the imposition of a trade and goods embargo and a travel blockade for Kosovo Albanians , who would then have to seek alternative , longer routes to Western European destinations .
" Recognition of the independence of Kosovo will [ help strengthen ] the cultural relationship between Kosovo and Arab states , " said al @-@ Sayed .
Both men were basketball legends , stars of the former Yugoslavia who went on to international and NBA success .
Workers were not able to negotiate a deal that provides an easier transition .
Six other SEE countries -- Albania , Bulgaria , Croatia , Cyprus , Macedonia and Montenegro -- also received better marks than last year .
Thracean Gold Mining General Manager George Markopoulos , with a map of his company 's holdings in Greece . [ Andy Dabilis / SETimes ]
Throughout Turkey , we do not have enough maternity hospitals or maternity experts , " chamber director Suat Kaptaner said .
( Various sources -- 28 / 04 / 10 @-@ 05 / / 5 / 10 )
" We will not tolerate organised crime and Mafia slayings , " the prime minister said .
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- Danish diplomat Peter Sorensen has been appointed as the head of the EU delegation to Sarajevo , EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton announced on Monday ( May 30th ) .
UNMIK spokesman Alexander Ivanko said in a press briefing last week that Serbian policemen were inside the courthouse in Mitrovica when Serb judicial workers entered by force , demanding that they get their jobs back .
" It was a very ill @-@ advised course of action without a rationale . [ The referendum ] was a political trick .
It is the same situation in the RS parliament .
UN Security Council welcomes demolition of buffer wall in divided Nicosia
But Milan , at BalkanInsight , takes a dissenting view . " [ Biden ] urged Kosovo 's Serbs to ' integrate in the new society rather than relying on the parallel structures sponsored by Serbia ' .
This prompted the secret police , Securitate , to keep close tabs on him .
BiH higher education law " best possible news " for students
Serbia and South Korea signed an agreement on co @-@ operation in the IT and technology sector on Tuesday ( June 29th ) in Seoul .
In already the third season of excavation , the area encompassed is over 20 square km .
It also worked with the State Department 's Export Control and Border Security programme to improve security along its borders with Serbia , Montenegro and BiH and to monitor its coastline .
This means that parties in Serbia will be punished for omissions in financial operations for the first time .
Five Albanian and six international theatres from Montenegro , Macedonia , Austria , Italy and Romania are participating in this year 's festival .
This is Seling 's first success after four earlier attempts at the national contest for the best song of Europe .
As time passes ... the danger increases that 500 people will not get jobs while the city will lose its first foreign investor in four years , " said Nis Mayor Milos Simonovic .
At the same time , they appeared to downplay the possibility that Moscow could veto a Security Council decision on Kosovo that Belgrade opposes .
Both allegedly were involved in the Sofia murders .
Forty @-@ five years after the end of World War II , when the bloody disintegration of the former republics started , the idea of a great Yugoslavia which she had believed in nearly all her life became merely a memory .
The consumption level , set by economists at 45 euros per person , does not help to stimulate the stagnant economy .
The 10th Book Fair " Tirana 2007 " was held in Tirana to promote new publications from Albania and the region in the past year .
Thousands of Macedonian citizens , who previously had access only to emergency health care and certain hospital services , are now eligible to receive free primary care through the government .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul reaffirmed Ankara 's support for the Turkish Cypriots on Tuesday , but his visit to northern Cyprus drew sharp criticism from the authorities in both Nicosia and Athens .
" AK Party would remain pro @-@ solution even if there would not be any EU membership perspective for Turkey , " he tells SETimes .
" These groups have the capacity to handle large numbers of victims and established logistical bases and contacts in source , transit and destination countries . "
Finishing their two @-@ day session on Wednesday ( June 25th ) in Sarajevo , the political directors stressed that the signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) two weeks ago delivered the first of two conditions for the OHR 's transition to the Office of the European Union 's Special Representative ( EUSR ) .
The fifth conference of Southeast European IT Associations took place in Skopje on Thursday ( September 27th ) and Friday .
" PKK stands right behind our doors and beats our intellectuals , " Kalbinur told SETimes .
" I will not mention states , but there is a group of countries which are on the way to recognise Kosovo soon , " he said .
Diplomatic Diary : Greece 's Bakoyannis holds talks with UN chief
In low @-@ income countries , 90 million people are expected to be pushed into extreme poverty .
" When the prime minister sent the immunity file to the court , despite the speaker 's opposition , it was clear that the processes ahead would make the politicians angry because of the feeling that one side loses and one wins . "
Together , the threat of violence and the likelihood of legal harassment have placed serious constraints on freedom of thought .
Senad Agic , head imam of the Islamic Association of Bosniaks of North America , also sent a message against terrorism and urging the faithful to adhere to the proper faith .
He says the ward was understaffed because of austerity measures that prevented many vacant positions from being filled .
" While the pensioners fear whether they will be paid at all next month , they chose destinations for vacation that we pay for , " he said .
While the French and Belgian representatives said it was essential that those accused of serious war crimes face justice , the Russian representative appeared to disagree .
The new austerity measures will affect many Greek retirees as well .
By presenting the evidence the Institute can help the authorities put people on trial and prepare lawsuits for national and international courts .
The brutal beating of Luka Ritz , a high school senior who died from his injuries , has also attracted public attention .
His brother Velin was also a member , said to have smuggled some 500 Eastern European women , most of them from small Bulgarian towns , into Spain .
" There are no ideals , only pure pragmatism , " he said .
ANKARA , Turkey -- President Abdullah Gul has sent a letter to the leaders of NATO countries outlining Ankara 's position on deploying elements of the Alliance 's proposed anti @-@ missile defence shield on Turkish territory , sources from the presidential administration were quoted as saying on Saturday ( November 13th ) .
( AP , Reuters , DPA , BBC , UPI , Balkan Insight , Office of the High Representative - 10 / 01 / 08 )
The EU says Romania and Bulgaria are making little headway in improving their legal systems . [ File ]
Queues are a common sight outside many embassies . [ Getty Images ]
Germany 's top scorer , Marc Politze , had six shots on goal but only two slipped past the goalkeeper .
Free wireless internet and an opportunity to be photographed with Santa Claus are among the other attractions at the Koledariya , which runs until January 7th .
" We have expressed at the highest level our heartfelt support for the Arab League 's call to the UN Security Council for ... a no @-@ fly zone , " Istanbul @-@ based daily Zaman quoted Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 's office as saying in a statement Friday .
" All these programmes have been designed to achieve concrete results in terms of better public administration , more efficient judiciary and law enforcement , stable economy as well as safer environment , " European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fule said in the press statement .
That discontent will easily transform into radical nationalism and similar nonsense .
EVN officials argue that the 2002 bilateral agreement between Austria and Macedonia , signed to protect and promote investments in both countries , has been violated .
A statement by the eurozone leaders , announcing the deal , said that they had agreed to move towards a stronger economic union , which would imply " a new fiscal compact and strengthened economic policy co @-@ ordination " on the one hand , and development of " stabilisation tools to face short @-@ term challenges " on the other .
( Various sources - 09 / 11 / 07 @-@ 16 / 11 / 07 )
National Council for European Integration member Boris Raonic believes that if the election law is not adopted soon , Montenegro will lose at least a year in the EU integration process .
Nevertheless , most domestic observers are optimistic about getting an invitation next April in Bucharest .
Ozer Kiziltan is the director of the film , entitled " Man 's Fear of God ( Takva ) . "
At a gathering of NATO representatives and policymakers in Washington late last month , he stressed the importance of Euro @-@ Atlantic accession for building stability in the region .
He told the Council that Kosovo will fully comply with the Ahtisaari plan , particularly regarding minorities ' rights .
" No one will be untouchable , " he said .
Ire over Serbia 's new media law
Kugloff is one of the traditional Christmas cakes among Bosnian Catholics .
" Marathon will support its residents , and we ask DEI authorities to refrain from any such action until a final decision is reached by the higher court , " he added .
" But that 's only a facade . "
His remarks came as pressure grows within Turkey for a military cross @-@ border operation into northern Iraq to eliminate the threat posed by PKK bases in mountainous regions there .
The Sun Coalition for Europe will have 27 representatives ; the Albanian Union for Integration will have 18 ; and the Democratic Party of Albanians will have 11 representatives .
The skin will cover burns , and its creators hope to alleviate the need for imported tissue .
A weak judiciary and lack of regional and bilateral co @-@ operation makes fighting organised crime impossible .
The bishop of Nis , Irinej Gavrilovic , follows Patriarch Pavle , who died on November 15th 2009 .
The catalyst was adoption of reform measures aimed at cutting the swollen budget deficit and meeting commitments spelled out in an IMF @-@ led financial rescue package worth nearly 20 billion euros .
" Despite the government 's assurances that the power plant should provide a remedy to the increasingly acute energy situation in Albania , there are indications that the fulfillment of Albania 's energy demand features only as secondary to the export of electricity to the European energy market , particularly the Italian market , " says Aleksander Mita , representative of the Alliance for the Protection of Vlora Gulf .
My wife never knew what I did for a living and neither my friends .
The 2008 budget figures would have to be revised as well , he added , noting that the 1.8 % of GDP surplus reported for that year would shrink by up to 0.3 % , due to the unaccounted deals .
Qatar is one of the world 's wealthiest countries with the highest GDP per person ; Macedonia sees a great promise for deepening an economic relationship based on investments .
The commission 's job was to write a draft amendment that was acceptable to all political parties by the end of November .
Croatia 's biggest private company , Agrokor Group , is preparing its first investment in Macedonia , planned for May of this year .
Science and Technology : Survey gauges Greek internet use
The cast includes Lazar Ristovski , Neda Arneric , Bogdan Diklic and Katarina Radivojevic .
In addition to meeting EU standards , the new passports are fully compliant with guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation , according to her ministry .
Most of the ministers arrived intending to support the finalisation of Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the Union , which was initialed in November .
The park will initially span 280 hectares and employ 2,500 workers .
Life in the ethnically mixed city of Mitrovica remains dominated by ethnic loyalties , offering slim prospects for political and social reconciliation at a time when unfavourable economic conditions persist , according to a UNDP public opinion survey published last week .
The proposal was opposed by 33 lawmakers , while two abstained .
The new strategy requires that all NATO structures be brought under a centralised protection system , and that all of its networks be monitored round the clock as of 2012 .
The system of public finances is off the rails , " Papandreou said as he presented his government 's programme .
But he also indicated that he is considering having a team of legal advisers to assist him during the trial .
The ten @-@ year project , aimed at ending centuries of isolation and discrimination against Roma in Bulgaria , Croatia , the Czech Republic , Hungary , Macedonia , Montenegro , Romania , Serbia and Slovakia , was launched at a meeting in Sofia in February 2005 .
The Hellenic Diabetes Association warned ahead of the World Diabetes Day on Saturday ( November 14th ) that almost one in every ten Greeks suffers from Type 2 diabetes .
They also urged them to seize the opportunity and continue dialogue on a US @-@ EU proposed reform package needed to bring the country closer to the two organisations .
The anniversary of the massacre is marked every year .
He promised Albania would continue reforms to meet NATO membership standards .
" With dedication our government has been waging the struggle for the country 's rescue for the past 20 months , " said Papandreou .
We just want to be the part of Serbia , and we will clearly say it during the plebiscite .
Although the island is besieged by tourists in the summer , it is not crowded .
Turnout in Vukovar was a miserable 24.49 % , while Zagreb managed 39.12 % .
Kuwaiti Sheikh Nasser Al @-@ Mohammad arrived on Wednesday ( December 12th ) for a three @-@ day official visit to Albania .
The first newspaper for the blind and visually impaired in Serbia reached its first 200 readers in Novi Sad on Friday ( June 20th ) .
Thousands celebrated Easter in the Romanian capital at a holiday concert .
Zoran Damjanovic of Montenegro Defense Industries said his firm met with potential investors interested in joint production of surveillance systems and software .
I am hoping my successor , Susan Fritz , will be able to keep the new projects and the government focused to get across the line .
Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) backed a controversial resolution by the far @-@ right Radical Party , which stated that Serbia could join the EU only if the Union pledged to respect Serbia 's sovereignty over Kosovo .
But the most famous Christmas tradition for Kosovo 's Albanian Catholics is that of buzmi .
I want to be respected for my money , of which one gets less and less in Croatia . "
In Croatia , two major film festivals draw crowds at the peak of summer .
Serbian state TV missed the shoe incident and apologised to its viewers , saying the cameras were set on automatic mode at that time .
The SP has accused the government of distributing fake birth certificates , allowing people to vote more than once .
Philology faculty administrators say students with 48 points are already tuition free and should not be a cause for rebellion .
Macedonia 's school system undergoes reforms
Dinkic said the funds would be used to help with the budget deficit .
Turkey is in the same situation , " SOAS Emeritus Professor William Hale told SETimes .
Romanian police arrested a hacker suspected of breaking into Pentagon systems and planting malware , the news web site Ziare reported on March 20th .
Baby trafficking gang sold infants for 25,000 euros
But the meeting never happened .
One of the three Americans on the team , quarterback Manny Diaz , told SETimes that Ristic deserves the lion 's share of the credit for winning this year 's trophy .
Montenegrin goalie Milos Scepanovic celebrates his team 's victory over Serbia in Malaga , Spain , on Sunday ( July 13th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a Neolithic house in Pella , Greece .
Public support for integration into the EU runs as high as 70 % , the envoy added .
But a new draft law proposed by the education ministry may force those younger than her to leave such accessories at home .
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addressed the 27th meeting of the American @-@ Turkish Council ( ATC ) in Washington on Tuesday ( April 15th ) , saying that Washington is closely following the court case against the ruling Islamist @-@ rooted Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) .
Olympics : Croatia , Montenegro win in basketball , water polo
In terms of the actual play , Maradona 's " pre @-@ emptive " statements about possible rough play against his team 's stars proved groundless , as nary an Argentine player suffered even the slightest injury .
" Professional and timely maintenance works can decrease costs up to 40 % , but unfortunately in Romania they are the last on the list , " says the report , adding that , in some cases , materials used for repairs are not adequate for the climate .
" The European Commission attaches great importance to culture and promotion of cultural activities , especially to those that bring communities together .
Jazz in Ramadan festival is the first of its kind in the world , blending religion and jazz across centuries and musical cultures to demonstrate the possibility of peace and harmony .
The Montenegrin Council for Highway Construction has suggested that the government terminate a contract with a Croatian consortium for the construction of the Bar @-@ Boljare Highway .
It commemorates a 1943 anti @-@ fascist council which affirmed the statehood and territorial integrity of BiH , and seems a perfect candidate for a national holiday .
The new European mission in Kosovo will have to take care of them with its judges and prosecutors .
" This development bank will offer state guarantees , meaning the commercial banks will do what is easiest when somebody does not repay their loans -- activate the guarantees at the state 's expense , " Dugalic said .
The Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor have appealed their verdict before Libya 's Supreme Court , which is expected to announce its ruling within weeks .
According to the Sofia @-@ based daily Dnevnik , the measures being considered by the EC could affect at least two Russian energy projects , involving Bulgaria -- the planned Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline and the South Stream gas pipeline .
The sixth Belgrade dance festival opened on April 2nd with a performance by the Monte Carlo ballet .
Apparently , politicians have played up ethnic barriers to marriage for personal gain .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic is on an official visit to Sweden that began on Monday ( January 19th ) .
Earlier this month , Serbian President Boris Tadic narrowly won re @-@ election , emerging the victor after a hard @-@ fought battle with a radical nationalist challenger , Tomislav Nikolic .
She remembers the case of a woman with five children living in Durres , on the western coast of Albania , who denounced her husband and got an order of protection .
The regional development minister would garner 32.7 % of the vote if the elections were held today , MBMD said .
" This decision was given the green light during Avramopoulos ' [ Athens mayor 1995 @-@ 2002 ] tenure , " Kokkinos explained .
Bucharest hopes the project can be completed before the EU 's Nabucco natural gas pipeline is functioning , suggesting that Romania may not need Nabucco . ( Financiarul , Evenimentul Zilei - 14 / 04 / 10 ; Xinhua , Mediafax - 13 / 04 / 10 )
In late summer , Sozopol attracts artists , writers and musicians who flock to the town for the annual Apolonia arts festival , usually held in early September .
He said Basescu received the PSD 's proposal " correctly and institutionally , " indicating he does not want to undermine the newly formed ruling coalition .
Serbian officials say the recent arrests of four criminals -- one of whom is charged in the March 12th 2003 assassination of the late Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic -- is a major advance in the country 's fight against organised crime .
" It now remains for Macedonians to work on the issues outside it , " Pardew concluded .
Erdogan himself was not in the convoy , but some of his closest aides were .
The former Bosnian Serb leader was first charged with war crimes in July 1995 under a joint indictment against him and his wartime military commander , Ratko Mladic .
" We leave the government disappointed because co @-@ operation with the tribunal in The Hague has not been completed and because negotiations with the EU have not been resumed , " Dinkic said .
Nevertheless , BiH remains a high @-@ risk country .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 06 / 03 / 07
Serbia invested about 18m euros in the construction of the base , which took six years .
" Neither the American nor any other government ever asked me to drop the charges against Karadzic , " a report by Belgrade @-@ based B92 on August 7th quoted him as saying .
The event was launched in 2006 in commemoration of the 1,900th anniversary of the ancient Southeast European district of Dacia 's transformation into a Roman province .
The forecasts are dramatic , as the price of electricity will rise as much as 30 % and fuel prices by at least 20 % .
KESH General Director Gjergji Bojaxhiu said , however , that this new increase is insufficient to resolve KESH 's financial crises and it cannot guarantee a 24 @-@ hour supply of energy for Albania .
Muslims should be a good example for all of humanity , and that is why I am proud to be a Muslim and an Albanian , " Ismaili told SETimes .
Kosovo 's government reacts to bombshell allegations published about Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
Citing better co @-@ operation in the hunt for war crimes fugitives , the commissioners have cleared the way for Serbia to initial an SAA , although more steps will be needed before the accord is actually signed .
" The disappointment and disillusionment of the Kosovo citizens are at a high point , " Ahmeti tells SETimes .
Lack of preparation resulted in overcharging subscribers .
" We can 't say anything at the moment about a possible motive , " Buxbaum said .
The ruling came after Greece failed to comply with a 2005 decision by the Court of Justice that deemed the subsidies , worth 850m euros , illegal .
Describing the increasing international protests against the Tripoli court 's verdict as " unfair , " Shalgam said this contradicted demands on his country to adhere to international standards .
Wisner : Kosovo status agreement is close
He formerly served as BiH 's first ambassador to Serbia @-@ Montenegro .
He tried to change something in Turkey , " Tuncay Eyupoglu , 35 , told SETimes .
The Krivolak military range will undergo renovations this year . [ US Embassy ]
The top priorities for New Democracy will be minority and social rights , economic issues and democratic interests , Grbic said .
Nano came in third in the third round , and was therefore eliminated from running in Friday 's election .
Under EP pressure however , Romania banned international adoptions , except in cases where a family member living abroad requests guardianship .
Despite the possible effect this increased travel time might have on tourism , local authorities in Tivat and the general public support preparations for the ban , given the noise .
Marine biologists in Montenegro and Croatia are warning local fishermen about new species of fish , some poisonous , that have appeared in the Adriatic 's increasingly warm waters .
I think we should all await the reports by the investigative bodies and act according to the law . "
Today , that cashbox is more empty than full .
He voiced concern about another controversial project .
These changes we need to do are for our benefit , but some of them are painful .
The association reached its decision after a Turkish court rejected its demand for an end to the ban .
Another option is to buy a car powered by Liquefied Petroleum Gas ( LPG ) , or transform an existing car to an LPG system , since a litre of LPG costs only 95 euro cents .
As part of this programme , the visa @-@ free dialogue started with Serbia on January 30th and continued with Macedonia and Montenegro , respectively , on February 20th and 21st .
In order to get a 3 billion @-@ euro loan from the IMF , Serbia 's parliament approved a new budget on Wednesday ( April 29th ) , drawing fire from thousands of workers in Belgrade .
A sticking point in the Kosovo status talks is that of cultural heritage between the Kosovo Albanians and the Serbs .
Macedonia and Serbia recently provided noteworthy examples of such co @-@ operation , working together on two high profile criminal cases .
After this date , punishment for violators will follow . "
EU raises concern about press freedom , politics in Turkey
" The main messages that came out from the working groups are that there are a number of challenges , but also a number of good practice examples in each particular subject , and that some of the existing issues should be addressed through shared responsibility , joint efforts of different stakeholders and in their partnership , " the Bank said in a concluding statement .
Visiting the French Navy Tonnerre command ship off the city of Split , President Stipe Mesic expressed his satisfaction with Croatia 's involvement in the event .
The dispute between the two countries began soon after Macedonia 's independence in 1991 .
Introducing a new competitor into the market has the potential to benefit consumers by offering them more choices and lower prices , advocates say .
" Expulsion from European competitions would push clubs , which are already in a difficult position , to the brink of ruin .
It was a precondition for decentralisation that has now been implemented successfully .
Government pressure on the media remains a problem in Turkey , the report said . [ Getty Images ]
Under the agreement , a technical and economic feasibility study for the project must be prepared by next February , when a joint project company for the construction of the Bulgarian section of the pipeline should also be established .
According to BiH 's grand mufti , Mustafa Efendija Ceric , Obama delivered a " message of peace and reconciliation based on truth and justice . "
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 18 / 11 / 09
Senior Libyan officials have also indicated that Tripoli is not planning to carry out the death sentences handed down to the defendants .
A large number of complaints refer to poor administration , slow work and pointless administrative procedures of authorized bodies .
The association urged consumers to restrict shopping for one week beginning February 8th to protest significant price increases .
( FT , Euobserver , EurActiv , Guardian - 14 / 11 / 08 ; AFP , DPA , BBC , Euobserver , The Times , European Commission - 13 / 11 / 08 )
The head of Greece 's main public sector union ADEDY , Spiros Papaspyros , warned that more strikes are likely .
Romanians take gold at the Geneva Invention Fair
The ICO has lauded provisions in its Comprehensive Status Proposal for inclusion of highly developed safeguards to protect the rights of minorities .
But instead it was Jansa who found himself left out in the cold .
In team sports , much is expected from the water polo team , which recently lost to Montenegro in the European Championship finals .
Security and the fight against terrorism were the main topics of discussion .
The time needed to form a new company dropped by more than half , from 48 days to 18 days .
Nekibe Kelmendi , the first woman attorney in Kosovo since 1974 , became the country 's first female justice minister in 2008 .
" More importantly though , we believe those statements don 't represent the views of the government of Serbia . " [ US State Department ]
She adds , " It would be patronising to suggest that the size of our mission is directly linked to Kosovo 's readiness to act on its own .
Kosovo Agency Against Corruption legislation and education head Burim Sadiku said that the new strategy is based on the assessments of local and international institutions on the level of corruption .
A Kosovo documentary titled Train of Freedom won Best Short Documentary at the Hamburg Radar Film Festival .
Women are paid 16 % less than men for the same jobs , while elderly females have 22 % lower pensions on average than men .
France has a high consumption of lamb per person and relatively high costs of domestic production ; thus Montenegro theoretically has good prospects for exporting lamb there .
Last year , President Branko Crvenkovski organised an official ceremony to mark the fifth anniversary .
" Turkey 's government believed it had a true stake in the resolution of the crisis since Turkey signed a series of free trade and strategic co @-@ ordination agreements with Lebanon in November 2010 , " said Kadir Ustun of the SETA Foundation , a Washington @-@ based Turkish think @-@ tank .
Several EU officials voiced concern Wednesday that Russia could be considering further military actions against other former Soviet republics , particularly Ukraine .
" There is a role for NATO ...
In Serbia , some praised Tadic 's visit as a step forward .
Mountaineers have also said that , on a clear day , you can see Greece 's Mount Olympus and Vihren in neighbouring Bulgaria .
Tadic is obliged " to respect official state policy , and the Serbian government has never decided that this state should join NATO , " Ristivojevic added .
However , all agree on one thing : the province cannot remain under Serbian authority .
The arrests were carried out with the support of KFOR during an operation in late August .
A recent scandal is a case in point .
Although the children enjoyed the abundant food and were excited about the presents , their parents found it difficult to forget about the poverty that colours everyday life .
Greece seeks to boost tourism
WB predicts lower growth of Balkan economy in 2012 . [ World Bank ]
There was an increase of prices , which still today has its own impact , but it helped Kosovo to be financially stable and to be part of a larger zone with the same currency , " Hashani tells SETimes .
Settling down in various Turkish cities , the Iranian firms either transfer their investments or " start from zero . "
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 10 / 11 / 08
( AP , ANA @-@ MPA - 17 / 07 / 11 ; CNN Turk , US Department of State website , Hurriyet , Voice of America , Xinhua , AFP , Anadolu news agency - 16 / 07 / 11 )
The court however , rejected the legal remedy -- a court order to prevent Greece from violating the accord in the future -- that Macedonia sought in the third point .
One of the participants in the 2001 peace talks , law professor Ljubomir Frckovski at Skopje 's University of Sts . Cyril and Methodius , says Skopje has yet to resolve the issue of the use of Albanian .
" Representatives of the ministry will talk to Montenegro Railways management about offering discounts for student transportation of 50 % .
After a dry June and July , when beaches and mountain centers in Zabljak and Kolasin were half empty , tourists crowded Montenegro 's seaside and mountains in August .
FER 's founders Illir Deda ( left ) and Shpend Ahmeti . [ FER ]
Observers expect it to continue for months .
It was an embarrassing situation for Mircea Geoana , whose leadership has been openly questioned by the PSD 's post @-@ Communist old guard .
Starting in 1992 , it was limited to hosting the Croatian Film Festival , and it was not until 2001 that it regained its international status .
It is based on the constitution and resolutions on Kosovo adopted by the Serbian parliament .
The Greek Parliament ratified the agreement on the construction of the Bourgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline on April 25th .
About 2,000 people gathered on the first night .
At the same time , however , it will further increase Europe 's energy dependency on Russia , which already supplies a third of Europe 's oil and 40 % of its natural gas .
Fiat will create 10,000 jobs and plans to assemble complete cars in Serbia by the end of 2009 . [ Getty Images ]
Despite this , some employers seem unaware of the problem .
Although the two embassies ' bids had earlier been approved by the government of Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , representatives of his Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) were among the seven who voted against the bids .
When the conflict began in 1992 , his monument in Visegrad was pulled down .
The Constitutional Court currently lacks six of its nine justices .
Many say he left behind a political gap that has yet to be filled .
Macedonian academician Momir Polenakovic is the 2009 laureate of the state award " October 11 " for life achievement in science and education , the Ministry of Culture announced on September 25th .
" That would mean that 30 % of teachers are redundant and we cannot agree to that , " said Miodrag Protic , vice president of the teacher 's union .
They fear a tacit partition of the fledgling country .
Approximately 280,000 Macedonians will see an average 15 % increase in their pensions this month .
However , at this point , I cannot fail to mention a five @-@ year project of USAID , which will enable audio recording of judicial proceedings , financing materials as well as technical assistance .
This is the framework under which the EC and the Kosovo administration regularly discuss technical and policy issues in relation to the European agenda .
In his address , Mesic stressed the need to keep in mind the social dimension .
Improving inter @-@ border co @-@ operation , with an eye to EU integration , was the focus of a conference held last week in Tirana .
Also in science and technology news : Republika Srpska President Rajko Kuzmanovic gained membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts , and a Turkish study suggests healthcare staff 's mobile phones may be a source of hospital infections .
A human rights award granted to Erdogan no less than three months ago by Gaddafi 's family foundation has also been questioned .
More than 4,000 buildings were damaged or collapsed in Sunday 's earthquake in Van . [ Reuters ]
What is the army 's stance ?
It may then request a final two @-@ year extension of those transitional arrangements , but only if it is experiencing serious disturbances and if this is objectively justified .
That is why we should firstly solve the crisis in the north and talk about the electricity after , " Mihajlovic said .
It can 't be rejected . "
Kosovo Serbs block a road in the village of Rudare , near Zvecan , on July 30th .
With preliminary results showing that democratic forces will dominate in Serbia 's new parliament , top EU and NATO officials called on Monday ( January 22nd ) for the speedy formation of a government committed to the country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
As Kosovo citizens face chronic outages , often lasting for hours at a time , the Kosovo Power Company ( KEK ) acknowledges an imbalance between supply and demand .
Also in business : Serbia feels the crunch of the global economic crisis and Turkey plans for three hydro electric power plants .
The conquest has religious as well as national significance .
He reminded Medvedev that Moscow favoured a sustainable solution for peace and stability regarding Kosovo . ( Koha Ditore , Zeri , Express - 22 / 10 / 09 ; Klan Kosova , Rtk , Kohavision - 21 / 10 / 09 )
" Romanians obviously want political class modernisation , the open @-@ party ballots , and the revision of the country 's constitution , " he said Saturday night .
Sanader 's leadership was the main focus of the conference .
The accord , first floated on December 11th , has been criticised by some Serbian officials , such as Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic of the pro @-@ Western G @-@ 17 party , who described Russia 's offer as " humiliating . "
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 01 / 05 / 08
He says an estimated 9 % of the world 's economic output is lost as a result of internal and external conflicts .
Anger and confusion surged in Macedonia this month as the botched introduction of Public Revenue Office ( PRO ) software for the " gross salary " system left thousands without pay for all of January .
More than 30 people have died in northwestern Turkey after two days of torrential rains triggered flash floods that turned roads into rivers and left hundreds of houses , offices and vehicles submerged .
For these groups , Albania is a preferred destination for summer holidays , and that usually means the beach .
Currently , however , they are vulnerable , impoverished , disempowered and lacking good role models .
Armenia was represented by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armenian presidential office , Vigen Sargsyan .
The diary is the inspiration for the film .
By Cigdem Bugdayci for Southeast European Times in Pastoral Valley -- 30 / 06 / 11
Albanian politicians in the Presevo Valley should participate in Serbian political life , particularly national elections , and avoid provocative displays of Albanian national symbols , the ICG says .
The party could change the statute and political program in the future , or regroup within a coalition , " Petak told SETimes .
This was a small contribution to the fight against the ever growing censorship in our state , and especially in the RS , " Vidovic wrote on her Facebook page .
Pahor warned , however , that Ljubljana would continue blocking Zagreb 's EU entry talks until the neighbours reach a settlement .
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He didn 't live to see it .
On the other hand , we cannot impede one 's use of traditional medicine , " Ahmet Hysa , head of the Pharmaceutical Directory in the Ministry of Health , tells SETimes .
In 2005 , Erdogan sent a letter to Armenian President Robert Kocharian calling for the establishment of a joint expert commission to examine the events surrounding the killings .
It will launch in April .
The officials discussed the planned deployment of an EU peacekeeping mission in Kosovo , among other issues .
The newspaper said authorities are planning to renovate the Ohrid Airport where more international flights are expected by summer .
They boil the ground peppers in oil and then salt them slowly for hours .
Ballooning deficits will be the result if Pristina is unable to exercise fiscal restraint and put a stop to widespread mismanagement , experts say .
Pro @-@ Union analysts hope the opening of these chapters will spark new enthusiasm in Turkey for EU reforms .
Almost a quarter of the population , or 1.7 million , are above " working age . "
Many young Croatians eschew politics . [ File ]
The movie hero went from failed boxer to successful fighter , and eventually became champion of the world -- beating all his opponents and conquering his own demons .
" The defense gets better terms than before .
Today 's archaeological site is large and sprawling , littered with fallen columns , reliefs , marble wells and even statues ; the museum is just as impressive , with originals and replicas of the very significant site on display .
He could now potentially be detained on charges of involvement in an arms procurement deal that cost the country 3m euros .
Albania 's EU path in trouble ?
Wen drank a Domaine Tselepos wine , opening the door for Greek exports .
" The leading jazz music journal ... last year again proclaimed Mr. Corea as the best jazz musician .
" The ancient highland caravan routes that linked mountain towns for centuries now make for a heavenly single @-@ track system for the knobby @-@ tire set , " National Geographic magazine said . [ AFP ]
Hasan Aksay was assigned to be commander of the Turkish War Colleges .
A Noah 's Ark @-@ like wooden structure was unearthed during excavations at Mount Ararat , Turkey . [ Getty Images ]
The comment sparked accusations of racism and sexism .
Visitors can stroll through town , observe craftsmen making works of art in wood and iron , and taste traditional Macedonian and Turkish foods .
The government called an emergency session Friday to discuss strategy .
Following talks with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou late Sunday in Greece , the Libyan diplomat visited Turkey and Malta the following day .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 04 / 11 / 11
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and his Albanian counterpart , Lulzim Basha , signed a visa liberalisation agreement Tuesday ( February 19th ) , allowing citizens of the countries to travel freely .
Pristina International Airport announced on Wednesday ( September 16th ) a better @-@ than @-@ expected 7.6 m @-@ euro profit for the first eight months of 2009 .
The government 's target is a 4.5 % expansion in 2011 .
It would gather the European , Middle Eastern , and North African countries of the Mediterranean rim into an economic community along the lines of the early EU .
Considering the time the cantons needed to form their governments should make them all think about a more functional structure of the FBiH entity .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 29 / 08 / 11
In Greece , according to organiser Sofia Efthymiou , this project also boosts efforts to rejuvenate Athenians ' interest in their own city 's centre .
It is very important to maintain calm and discipline , Wisner said , saying these attributes have defined Kosovo and its leaders over the past months .
As with similar events held around the world , it gathered participants via the Twitter microblogging service . The Bucharest event raised 20,000 euros to buy medical equipment for the children 's cancer section at Marie Curie Hospital in the capital .
Currently , an EU @-@ US @-@ Russian troika is leading a new round of talks .
The PKK has conducted terrorist attacks since 1984 , causing more than 37,000 deaths in the process .
There were some promises ( during the visit ) that economic investment will be made .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic opened a new pharmaceutical factory at Galenika 's plant in Zemun on Monday ( June 21st ) .
In October 1925 , the Treaty of Ankara was signed , addressing the rights of migrants from the two countries .
In addition , EULEX prosecutors are investigating a number of serious cases here .
It means they already grasped the telemedicine " spirit . "
It will take considerable support from the international community and Belgrade to help the Kosovo Serbs overcome the new situation , she said .
We succeeded in our wish to give it a better use than the one which was initally intended for it , " a Bienale art selector and art history expert Petar Curkovic told SETimes .
Romanian Orthodox Christians get new leader
Europe is in a crisis now , but we can say that at the same time , there is a consensus and solidarity between its members to overcome this crisis , " Citaku told SETimes .
" This will have a direct impact on the pace of Serbia 's EU accession . "
Japan and EU members Britain and the Netherlands are also among the top ten most competitive economies , while Mozambique , Zimbabwe , Burundi and Chad are at the bottom of the list .
He said the Democrats hold greater coalition potential , which could prove to be crucial .
" In an adverse case scenario , in which the turmoil spreads to the rest of the region and risk sentiment becomes extremely negative , Turkey remains among the vulnerable countries with its high current account deficit , " said Selim Cakir , an economist from TEB bank .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 10 / 12 / 09
" Citizens " income grows by 4 % to 5 % percent annually , " says Vladimir Goati , a scientific counselor at the Institute of Social Studies in Belgrade .
It would link the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta with the Italian port of Trieste , with involvement by Serbia , Croatia and Slovenia .
UN and Kosovo police officers used tear gas and rubber bullets against those trying to break through barricades around the parliament building in Pristina .
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski says a deal could be reached by October and construction of the base could begin in February 2008 .
However , experts do not see this trend as a move away from the Kemalist ideology of a state that sought to disassociate itself from its Ottoman past in the early Republican era .
The fair is full of puppeteers , jugglers , dancers and pageants , such as a fencing competition .
Thirty @-@ year @-@ old toxic waste taints the soil and ground water .
" Their role is being minimised , " the DPB leader said .
Seeking to forestall a Turkish incursion into their country 's north , Iraqi officials promised Tuesday to take steps to halt Kurdish militants from launching attacks on Turkey .
Some question whether the Facebook protestors speak for anyone but themselves .
They have their own place and politicians have another place in democracy . "
The November 15th blasts in Romania 's Jiu Valley represented the worst such incident in the country since 2001 .
About 12,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes in northern Albania as roads turned into raging torrents of water and 14,000 hectares of land surrounding the swollen Lake Shkoder were inundated .
Serbia broke the world record for the number of women in bikinis in a photograph Saturday ( July 4th ) . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
This time around , the influence is economic and cultural but it soon will become geopolitical , " military @-@ political analyst Petar Shkrbina told SETimes .
For many Belgraders , the daily exchange of football stickers is just as exciting .
From Bucharest to the former European cultural capital of Sibiu , from the beaches of the Vama Veche resort to the foot of the Semenic Mountains , Romania enjoyed a rich and varied diet of music festivals this summer .
It was a blow to his legions of Serbian fans .
The southeast has never seen real investment except during the years of AKP government , Erdogan declares , and they can expect more if they continue to back the ruling party .
Belgrade saw the highest number of arrivals and overnight stays - more than 256,000 visitors and more than 495,000 overnight stays , but these numbers are still less than the first half of 2009 .
Serbia 's Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic called Meta 's visit " historic . "
Some also say his comeback is needed to prevent disputes within his Democratic Party of Socialists ( DPS ) .
Serb nationalists shot the royal couple dead , triggering World War I.
PKK terrorism has claimed almost 40,000 lives since 1984 .
The accord calls for intensifying military training and co @-@ operation between training centres for peace operations in Belgrade and Kilkis , Greece .
It is also reflected in the increased sales of Ottoman history books , Ottoman @-@ styled jewelry , museum exhibitions , the restoration of Ottoman buildings and calligraphy .
SETimes correspondent Menekse Toykay in Istanbul contributed to this report .
Many held strikes against the government 's social security reform plan . [ Getty Images ]
Some analysts , such as human rights lawyer Orhan Kemal Cengiz , view the trial as a " confrontation with history " that will help lay to rest Turkey 's coup @-@ ridden past .
SDA has proposed incumbent chairman Adnan Terzic , and the HDZ has put forward its candidate , Dragan Vrankic .
Kosovo Interior Minister Zenun Pajaziti and his Macedonian counterpart Gordana Jankulovska signed a police co @-@ operation deal Thursday ( December 3rd ) in Pristina .
" MANS sent to the prosecutor 's office schemes outlining illegal networks that we have been able to uncover during our investigation of corruption in the urban sector .
The company made the decision in an effort to cut costs .
He criticised efforts at " playing around and avoiding responsibility by the political elite over the name issue by pushing towards a referendum will traumatise the Macedonian electorate . "
" All countries in the region have resolved this issue , but all [ those ] states have had strong financial resources .
In order to join the EU , Eastern European countries diligently observed the intellectual and operational matrix of the Union -- for instance , the total opening of markets , including those for financial services and public utilities .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , though , said pressure for a boycott of Slovenia is " unacceptable . "
The evidence of co @-@ existence is particularly noticeable among the youth .
Turkish prime minister 's call to end headscarf ban sparks controversy
Former Interior Minister Dan Nica . [ Getty Images ]
Cvetkovic and likeminded historians argue that the anti @-@ fascist movement was abused by some to kill people because of their views or class background .
This time around , the PDK won in ten municipalities , while the LDK took five and the AAK scored three .
For the time being , there is no clear plan for how many people will have to leave the targeted sectors , but the unions fear thousands will be dismissed .
Once embedded within the communist world , it has now become a key point of intersection with considerable geopolitical significance .
However , the new proposed location -- a former navy base -- remains questionable .
Clinton also met with President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
Romanian experts have discovered the most ancient cave paintings ever found in Central Europe .
" The bulk of them operate in the construction sector , where the demand has grown following the launch of the Skopje 2014 project and further works on Pan @-@ European transport corridors 8 and 10 , " he told SETimes .
The justice minister is in " a flagrant conflict of interest , working out an emergency ordinance that blocks his own file and the files of his cabinet colleagues , " the president said .
Prime Minister Zinaida Greceanii has convened a meeting of the state emergencies committee , he said .
The weekend raids came ahead of several rallies planned for Monday to mark the second anniversary of Grigoropoulos 's killing .
Jules Dassin , noir movie director and husband of the late Melina Mercouri , died in Greece .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 18 / 01 / 12
Kosovo Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi visited Macedonia after the shootout , stressing that his country is dedicated to the rule of law and regional security .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku said last week that parliament might make such a declaration if the proposal put forward by UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari falls short of independence .
Kalinic , nicknamed " the Beast , " was extradited to Belgrade from Croatia on August 25th more than three years after he was convicted in the March 2003 assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic .
Social Welfare and Labour Minister Nenad Rasic and Returns and Communities Minister Boban Stankovic had walked off the job after Kosovo 's declaration of independence on February 17th .
Speaking at a joint Croatian @-@ Kosovo business forum in Pristina on Monday ( March 12th ) , Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku called on Croatian companies to invest in Kosovo .
Romania has been a constant presence on Olympic medal podiums , and this year 's competition does not intimidate its formidable athletes .
For now however , " the focus is on gathering and preservation of seeds of plant species , in particular ... farming cultures , " Fazlic says .
Even if maritime traffic is protected , however , the bridge will have other economic implications for Neum .
Bujanovac Mayor Saip Kamberi told SETimes that the census cannot show the actual number of Albanians living in Serbia .
The European Commission 's TEMPUS programme funded the project .
Law fails to deter Albanian smokers
One gendarme was severely injured after being hit in the head by a chunk of curbstone .
On December 23rd , he ordered the ministry of economy and finance to review the 2011 budget and include the salary hikes .
Can those talks help to alleviate the current heated situation and improve security in Kosovo ?
( Various sources - 29 / 12 / 08 @-@ 05 / 01 / 09 )
" We are entering Europe in a moment when we are basically still away from it , and have much homework to do , " a columnist writes .
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Other bloggers argued that officials , through such actions , are short @-@ sided and are risking Serbia 's territorial integrity .
According to Dragan Krstic , a journalist from the Serbian @-@ dominated northern Mitrovica , " Turkey is currently [ Serbia 's ] enemy and has been for centuries .
World Bank lists Croatia , Macedonia , Bulgaria among top reformers
More than a decade after the Alliance 's intervention against Bosnian Serbs during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH and its air campaign to drive Serbian forces out of Kosovo in 1999 , opinion polls in recent years have repeatedly shown that fewer than 30 % of Serbs favour joining the pact .
" I won 't say that the gap is closing as the views for the way of resolving the issue are different , but both countries expressed readiness to look into the possibility of making progress now , " Nimetz said after the meetings .
Like former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic , Karadzic is representing himself at the ICTY .
NATO has recognised that accomplishment by admitting BiH into the Partnership for Peace programme .
Serbia is an " integral part of the European family " and a key regional player , Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said in Belgrade on Monday , expressing her country 's strong support for the Balkan nation 's EU integration .
A civil servant in his early forties , who had never witnessed a Muslim prayer celebration before , said it made him " happy , " as he believes everyone should have the right to freely practice their religion .
Agron Limani with daughter Foresta and son Ermal . [ Photo courtesy of the Limani family ]
The negotiations on reuniting Cyprus have every chance of success , given the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders ' commitment to reaching a settlement , UN special envoy Alexander Downer said on Monday .
Albanian President Bamir Topi and Macedonian counterpart Branko Crvenkovski reiterated on Thursday ( July 17th ) their resolve to intensify bilateral co @-@ operation .
The Cypriot president is travelling with a delegation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry .
" We can 't ignore the fact that Turkey is a Muslim country with a majority having religious sensitivities , he told SETimes .
Business : Albania , Cyprus register economic growth
" Bulgaria , Greece and Romania , as well as other member states neighbouring the Western Balkans are well placed to assist their Balkan peers that aspire to join the EU .
New amendments to laws governing surveillance of communications came into effect earlier this month after parliament adopted what many considered controversial changes earlier this summer .
Proeski 's remains were brought Tuesday night from Croatia by helicopter .
In a statement , the government said the deal " reconfirms the international standing of the Republic of Kosovo " and will strengthen its case at the International Court of Justice , where Serbia has filed suit .
Tomo Zoric , a spokesperson of the state public prosecutor 's office , added that " forms of fascism and Nazism in Serbia cannot be described as a pandemic , " but said state institutions must suppress those ideas even when promoted by merely a few organisations or individuals .
Limited areas of opium and cannabis production have been discovered in Albania . [ Getty Images ]
Also this week : an 11 year @-@ old Bulgarian wins first prize at the International Music Festival in Romania .
Gazprom had purchased the Serbian Oil Industry ( NIS ) for 400m euros in 2009 .
Despite the setback , Berat Rukiqi of the Economic Chamber of Kosovo insists there is no alternative to developing economic policies to increase exports .
He says he likes the city and feels safe there .
The EU hopes " to give a new impetus to the European integration process in the Western Balkans " in the coming months , Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , said after the talks in Brussels .
Dokufest received applications from 40 countries and 30 filmmakers .
The government announced it expects to issue the census results in December .
He first presented his proposal during the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp while provisionally in charge of FIFA .
The law remains a subject of hot debate , particularly since it would put higher education funding in the hands of the entities -- the Republika Srpska government , and the Federation of BiH 's cantons -- instead of the state .
She recalls one taxi ride from Eminonu to Besiktas that cost her 60 lira when it should have cost closer to ten .
The Islamic Community ( IVZ ) is at sharp odds with hardliners led by Ramadan Ramadani .
Residents re @-@ enacted the public uprising and the Ottoman attack on Krushevo .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 03 / 04 / 09
Kosovo officials , backed by US and British diplomats , said Tuesday ( August 3rd ) there will be no return to negotiations on the status of Kosovo .
According to European standards , Serbia has roughly half the number of firefighters it needs and its equipment is antiquated
In Brussels , Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic signed a co @-@ operation agreement with the EU . [ Getty Images ]
UN mediator Matthew Nimetz ( left ) met with Macedonian Prime Minister Nicola Gruevski in Skopje on Friday ( June 27th ) . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
In talks with Sanader , he said Croatia could potentially wrap up its EU accession process by the end of 2009 .
Tension rises between Turkey , Cyprus over offshore gas exploration
Reforms undertaken by Bulgaria this year have failed to bring about a tangible improvement in the management of EU money thus far , according to the EC .
The proposal has become the subject of hot debate across Europe and beyond .
" Under such circumstances , it is nothing but natural for Iraqi Kurds to seek good ties with Turkey , to co @-@ operate against the PKK . "
EULEX spokesperson Irina Gudelevic said that the barricades should be removed because they are an obstacle for the free movement of people and goods .
The agency explained the move with worries about the high exposure of Cypriot banks to Greece , which is suffering a grave financial crisis .
He called on the government and opposition to overcome their differences before the law comes into effect a year from now .
The vote was held in several municipalities in northern Kosovo , but was disavowed by both Pristina and Belgrade .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 06 / 03 / 09
Kosovo telecommunications company IPKO , in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo , introduced on Wednesday ( October 28th ) the country 's first prepaid cards , in co @-@ operation with Better Served Kosova and RevEurope .
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Due to the attenuation of the Serbian dinar , credit users today owe 80 billion dinars more than at the beginning of the year .
Voters will go the polls on Sunday . [ Getty Images ]
The Golden Wreath winner at Struga this year was Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish .
Turkey supports Albania 's NATO integration , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Albanian counterpart Sali Berisha at a meeting Thursday ( January 29th ) on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland .
To this day , the identities of the gunmen are unknown , though many suspect them of being ultranationalists bent on inciting violence to precipitate a coup .
Six years later , citizens ask themselves " what has changed ? " Although the public certainly expected more , and although a major setback took place with the murder of one of the most active reformers , Zoran Djindjic , much change has indeed taken place .
He didn 't .
" From the view point of the security -- and this is the part where it has to do with NATO and KFOR -- what we are expecting , and further what I would say also what we request from Kosovo leadership , is to continue with a moderate and constructive approach , " Rasmussen said .
The IMF suggested that private management in these money @-@ losing companies should be involved to restructure , close or privatise them .
According to some reports , the chances of this happening are slim .
" A large number of legislative restrictions still exist , " the European Commission reported .
" In terms of its use in meetings , it is for the organizers to decide where to put the footnote , " EU spokesperson Maja Kocijancic told SETimes .
The document also discusses Bulgaria , where the level of usage of illegal software for personal computers stands at 68 % .
The discovery was announced in December by US @-@ based Noble Energy and is believed to hold between 140 and 230 billion cubic metres of gas .
" As long as relations between Serbia and Turkey are this good , one should not fear for peace in the region , " said Gul .
" It owes its vulnerability to its external debt stock , rather than its external flow position ; Hungary actually ran a small basic balance surplus in 2011 , " S & P said .
" Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader ; he was a mass murderer of Muslims .
Greek cultural officials announced plans last week to offer historical sites in the country for rent to the movie and fashion industry in an attempt to make up for a cut in public financing .
Macedonian authorities acknowledge that ajvar is being produced in many countries under different names .
It also slipped five notches on infrastructure , to take 53rd place among the surveyed economies on this specific factor .
In all , more than 40 artists from Serbia and abroad performed at the event , and 28 brands of beer were represented .
The European Shotgun Championship opened in Cyprus on Saturday ( July 5th ) .
Senior officials and other employees at the two largest Kosovo companies , Kosovo Energy Corporation and Post and Telecom of Kosovo , are under investigation for alleged misappropriation of public funds that cost the government millions of euros .
According to the report , DNA prosecutors solved more than 1,000 files out of a total of 2,600 in 2006 .
Portugal 's Millennium BCP bank is entering the Romanian market .
" The Serbian government should appeal for barricade withdrawal to all who insist on them .
Of the remaining 27 stages , visitors spent most of their time at the Dance Arena and Fusion Stage .
" The data indicate a noticeable slowdown in the rate of poverty reduction in mountain areas , where the incidence continues to be the highest and which has seen little change since 2005 , " the World Bank said .
The movie Resolution 819 , which explores the genocide against Muslims in Srebrenica during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict , won the grand prize on October 31st at this year 's International Rome Film Festival .
Kosovo opposition movement Vetevendosje , led by Albin Kurti , is growing in influence through a two @-@ part strategy of negotiating in parliament , and by leading street protests against the policies of Prime Minister Hashim Thaci 's government .
The cost of supplying all of Macedonia with natural gas is estimated at 270m euros . [ Getty Images ]
Still , some experts are hesitant to say that this is the best solution for Egypt .
Wednesday 's resolution was adopted after an eight @-@ hour debate , during which Serbian President Boris Tadic and Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica addressed the representatives .
Analysts say the G20 summit in Cannes was a failure for the European leaders .
" Naegele violated that direct instruction .
The second largest troop contributor to NATO following the US , Turkey called for NATO to take charge of operations in Libya following UN Security Council resolution 1973 .
General Ilker Basbug became chief of the Turkish General Staff last week and gave a key speech to outline his views on secularism , the nation @-@ state and globalisation .
The aim of the project is to make the cabinet more efficient .
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Ivan Tasovac : I think that the distinction between culture and popular entertainment has not been clarified in Serbia .
Trajkovic : I think that the future of Kosovo should be determined by new political elites that will not have an illegal past .
While expressing regret for the destruction caused , they say the republic was not the decision @-@ maker in the former Yugoslavia and thus cannot be considered the aggressor .
Adopted by the rightist Fidesz government in Budapest last June , the law met with fiery criticism in Slovakia , home to around half a million ethnic Hungarians .
His country holds the rotating EU presidency .
" I do not believe she would return to the political scene , " the AFP quoted her sister @-@ in @-@ law , Vasilija Plavsic , as telling Belgrade @-@ based B92 Radio earlier Tuesday .
The Croatian government is working hard on the project and invested 20m euros last year .
The higher percentages of people who rated their health as bad or very bad are all in the NMS12 and in the EU @-@ candidate countries : Lithuania 20 % , Hungary 19 % , Croatia 19 % and Bulgaria 15 % .
Two Bulgarian students from Sofia Technical University , Petko Ivanov and Ivo Nedyalkov , have been awarded Mini Nobel Prizes , issued annually by Sweden to foreign students in one of the Nobel Prize disciplines .
Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom and his Croatian and Serbian counterparts , Stipe Mesic and Boris Tadic , held an informal meeting on Tuesday ( September 4th ) in Dunav @-@ Drava National Park .
Associations representing the families of Serb victims say it is disrespectful .
Compare that figure to the 716m euros spent so far .
Under the Dayton Accord , which ended the conflict , the country was divided into two semi @-@ autonomous entities -- the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) , dominated by Bosniaks and Croats , and the Serb @-@ controlled Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
" I call on these institutions to review actions that violate the prosecution 's and justice system 's independence , " Withers said .
Film distributor Vladimir Ljevak said he did not think Jolie 's film would attract a profitable audience in Republika Srpska ( RS ) because it portrays Serbs as villains .
Furthermore , according to the Dutch intelligence services , the PKK supplies goods to the PKK camps in northern Iraq , " he said .
He told SETimes , " This is absolutely unacceptable to Serbia .
It says it has been the target of " many discriminatory actions and constantly mounting pressure , " especially since the Gruevski administration took office .
A project to establish an integrated national seismological network is underway in Greece , according to the government .
Macedonia focuses on natural gas as energy priority
Later this month , the Peace Implementation Council will meet to determine when the Office of the High Representative should close .
SETimes : What relations do you have now with the Romanian government , and how do you consider its position towards Kosovo ?
Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler met with his American counterpart Samuel W. Bodman in Istanbul last month , and hinted that the United States could co @-@ operate closely with Turkey in developing the country 's first nuclear plants .
Instead , he said , it had to be done by an NGO with financial assistance from Norway .
US troops transfer powers to Kosovo Police at border
Bonev was free at the time on a 3,000 @-@ euro bail .
While I argued with him over that , he switched the 50 lira note I 'd given him with a five lira note and argued that I 'd not given him enough money .
Babacan briefed Rice on the Turkish proposal to create a Caucasus Stability Pact .
Their research is the first in @-@ depth molecular study of the species ' underlying cold survival mechanism .
Some see French President Nicholas Sarkozy proposal as an attempt to steer Turkey away from membership in the EU . [ Getty Images ]
About 70 % of its population is Serb , while 27 % are Albanians and the rest belong to other minorities .
" Without remittances it would be impossible for Kosovars to maintain their lifestyle , which is higher than their income and GDP per capita , as statistics suggest , " says Bytyci .
The accord details co @-@ operation in the oil , natural gas and electricity sectors .
Over the past few months , a panel has been working to overhaul the constitution that has governed Kosovo since shortly after its declaration of independence in 2008 .
Polls finds BiH citizens lack knowledge about EU
If found guilty , it risks losing its coveted position in the Champions League .
Macedonians vehemently disagree , claiming there is a scheme which includes Albanians from Kosovo , Albania , the south of Serbia , and elsewhere double dipping in the Macedonian and other countries ' censuses .
The decision " is final ... and we will act according to it , " Education Minister Pero Stojanovski said .
Germany 's Deutsche Bank , Austria 's Erste Bank , the Austrian @-@ Italian bank Unicredito , Greece 's Eurobank and Hungary 's OTP are among those that have expressed interest .
In a letter to the heads of political parties , he asked them to find a long @-@ term solution and show willingness to co @-@ operate for the sake of Albania 's future . ( Balkan Web , VoA , Telegrafi , Top Channel , Top News , Ora News - 23 / 02 / 11 )
Pyramids in BiH -- myth or fact ?
The two officials also called on the politicians to co @-@ operate with the EU , NATO and the international community .
Opposition Democratic Party of Serbia spokesperson Petar Petkovic told SETimes that Serbia has been " newly blackmailed by the EU . "
Artemije 's past with the church has been rocky .
By Alexander Christie @-@ Miller for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 21 / 06 / 11
The international officials also told reporters they had hard evidence of involvement by Serbian Interior Ministry officials .
Following a meeting with Sejdiu , Feith said the Serb community should understand that the new EU mission , called EULEX , is not a threat .
OSCE says talks on Georgia monitors suspended
As Ayhan Aktar of Bilgi University points out , " The early Republican period of modern Turkey showed a state policy that wanted non @-@ Muslims to leave Turkey and , if possible , by leaving their property and goods behind them . " Therefore , the new decree can be seen in light of the state redefining its relationship with religious minority groups .
The political show recently staged by PSD left sympathisers with a bitter taste .
Kenya 's David Rudisha and Croatia 's Blanka Vlasic were honoured on November 21st . [ Reuters ]
Apartment sales are off in Croatia as well , but for a different reason , a glut of available homes .
Opposition parties have accused the government of rerouting the highway for a variety of reasons , including charges that they want it to pass through Limaj 's hometown .
The ruling Croatian Democratic party ( HDZ ) will try to convince the voters it should continue to lead the country because of the achievements in fighting corruption , respect for the rule of law and EU accession ; but the opposition will attempt to show that all such efforts have been made disingenuously .
Russia , which has the power to veto any draft resolution brought before the Security Council , has threatened to do so if the text is not acceptable to Serbia .
Up to 60 % of voters are expected to hit the polls in Sunday 's parliamentary elections .
SETimes : In your opinion , what do you think of the current political and security situation in Kosovo ?
Species of Adriatic fish threatened with extinction
Meeting in Brussels , the focus was on an array of possibilities , particularly a Free Trade Agreement .
In all , 20 Greek companies -- including Athens International Airport , Hellenic Petroleum , J & P , Coca @-@ Cola Hellenic , Aegean Airlines , Hellenic Federation of Enterprises ( SEV ) and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises ( SETE ) -- are running a series of ads in influential international media .
In the case of a higher turnout , Serbs could win more than 20 seats .
In reality , things are more complicated since people cannot acquire new skills and know @-@ how easily , rapidly .
Furthermore , any decision on a bilateral loan will have to be proposed by the European Commission and the European Central Bank ( ECB ) , which will then require the unanimous approval of all 16 eurozone members .
He said he has received many letters and messages of support from his fellow politicians , party members , citizens and Croatian officials .
Papandreou was on the ropes Friday , after some of his own MPs said they might vote against him after he announced -- and then withdrew -- plans for a referendum on whether to approve a second bailout of 130 billion euros from the EU @-@ IMF @-@ ECB Troika and the austerity measures that come with it .
The UN special envoy for the talks said they went well .
For those who wish to explore Matka , and sneak a peek at the unique animals creeping in the woods and around the rocky landscape , dozens of hiking trails loop and zigzag throughout the canyon .
The German energy group RWE plans to invest 500m euros in the construction of a new gas @-@ fuelled power plant in Turkey , Executive Board President Andreas Radmacher announced on Wednesday ( February 16th ) .
The participating countries will then have one year to incorporate the new tight budget rules into their national legislation .
But it is the Macedonian industrial giants -- MitalSteel , Makstil , Feni , Usje and others -- that suffer the greatest losses , because their production is tied to imports of materials transported through Greece .
" One of our key challenges in our proposal has been to define the scope and scale of the international community 's future engagement in Kosovo , " he told the PACE members .
Tusk supports Skopje 's bid to join the EU .
Investigators say the officers never took the money directly from travelers , who were instead directed to pay the money at a restaurant nearby .
Genta , a 15 @-@ year old Albanian , attends Iliria elementary school in Pristina .
However , the opposition , led by the Socialist Party ( SP ) , stands firm in its boycott of parliament due to numerous alleged irregularities in the June 28th elections .
It is a relatively important factor , but the government is undertaking reforms for the sake of creating the best environment for doing business , " she said .
McGee 's performance at Albania 's biggest opera competition was his first in Europe .
I have done this for 12 years .
On its 20th anniversary , fears of bankruptcy in Republika Srpska
It presents some 220 works by renowned Greek and French artists , and will be on display until March 2007 .
But looking ahead , I fear this change would remain only on paper , " he told SETimes .
Pula said the number of prosecutors should not only be increased , but those on the task force should be specialists assigned to specific areas such as corruption , drugs or human trafficking .
Estimated at between 40 % and 45 % , voter turnout in Kosovo 's elections Saturday hit a record low . [ Laura Hasani ]
Turkey , on the other hand , " is hedging its bets , " says Nader .
Last week , Gul reiterated his country 's commitment to its bid to join the Union , pledging that " the reform process will continue as before " the EU leaders ' decision .
He currently is competing for Canada .
" The relevant ministry and SETE should have laid the groundwork years ahead , when Greece was in a positive light and there was at least some basic form of economy , " Kalogeresis told SETimes .
Turkey 's top science and research agency came under strong criticism Wednesday ( March 11th ) for ordering the removal of a cover story on Charles Darwin from a state @-@ run monthly magazine it publishes .
The media hailed these SDA elections as highly democratic , for having three candidates in the running instead of one .
" Human bones were found within only a metre of depth , in a place where vacationers pass by every day , " Commission member Miladin Gavrilovic told SETimes .
Edi Rama , leader of the Socialists , made a surprise decision last week to attend a meeting called by Prime Minister Sali Berisha to discuss the crisis .
The European Commission ( EC ) has set aside 1.4 billion euros to underpin " infrastructure projects such as reverse flows . "
EULEX has suffered a months @-@ long delay as the international community struggles to reach a consensus .
The Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) and the Serbian Democratic Party ( SDS ) filed a motion to abolish the Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) state court and the prosecutor 's office upon the approval of the Republika Srpska ( RS ) National Assembly .
It is now a centre for the recovery of child cancer patients , said Slobodan Homen , a ministry senior official .
" We took the sins of others on our shoulders . "
The Macedonian public appeared almost equally split on the question of whether their country should take decisions on the economy independently ( 49 % ) or should co @-@ ordinate them with the EU ( 46 % ) .
The same day , Swedish Ambassador Johan Molander came under attack on his way out of the building .
The latest attacks follow closely on the heels of other fatal incidents this month .
" With the new stimulus package , a positive climate emerged in domestic markets .
Meanwhile , EU heavy hitters France and Germany have been insisting that an eventual successful conclusion of accession talks with Ankara should not lead to full @-@ fledged membership , rather , some sort of a " privileged partnership . "
Even though my origin is from Peja in Kosovo , I have been there few times and feel more at home in Belgrade .
One of the priorities is to simplify them and we are analysing this .
He reportedly plans to defend himself , like Milosevic and Vojislav Seselj , the leader of the ultranationalist Serbian Radical Party .
" That is one reason the secretary wanted to come here and underscore for the parties their need to move forward with the types of reforms that will strengthen their candidacies for EU and NATO membership . "
PACE rapporteurs visit Albania to assess progress
The plan envisioned , inter alia , the dissolution of the KPC and the establishment of the KSF as a multiethnic , lightly armed force numbering up to 2,500 members .
Epistle diplomacy : new era for Greece , Turkey
" Besides this , candidate status will stop the trend of declining support for joining the EU in the country , and will also open up new opportunities to use money from European pre @-@ accession funds , " Varga told SETimes .
Croatian university professor Slobodan Vukicevic has proved that the thyroid @-@ stimulating hormone ( TSH ) , which is released from the pituitary gland , prevents osteoporosis while stimulating the generation of new bone tissue .
In Sunday 's ( September 12th ) ballot , 58 % of those who cast a vote backed the amendments to Turkey 's military @-@ era constitution , delivering a greater than expected victory to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , who has led the country for eight years at the helm of the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) .
However , memories of the 2004 referendum are still fresh , when Turkish Cypriots voted for reunification , while the Greek side rejected it .
This mission " can make visits to hotspots and try to get the parties involved to take steps in accordance with the principles of the Council of Europe , " von Sydow said .
The German electronics chain Media Markt opened its biggest store in Turkey on Thursday ( August 28th ) at the Ankara Forum shopping mall .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 29 / 01 / 08
The main challenge will be the implementation of series of reforms that would allow for the closure of the international community 's Office of High Representative ( OHR ) .
In 1969 , Erbakan introduced the idea of combining Islam and politics to modern Turkey under the manifesto called " the National View , " which was a mix of nationalistic , Islamic and anti @-@ Western ideology .
The government is committed to uphold the necessary administrative capacities needed for EU integration , and it is addressing the issue accordingly .
The LDP , the LSV and the Citizens ' Alliance of Serbia reportedly have agreed on joint participation in Serbia 's upcoming parliamentary elections , and on boycotting the referendum .
Talks should be finalised by the end of January .
He is also proposing the country inscribe its name in its passports as the Republic of Northern Macedonia in English and French and Republika Makedonija in Macedonian .
The draft law would basically lead to the privatisation of the system , allowing private insurers to manage a large part of the state health budget .
Later in the day he is expected in Pristina for talks with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
To help abused women make a new life , the centre offers professional training courses that help them acquire skills and earn a living .
NATO membership is widely regarded not only as a major milestone , but also crucial for Macedonia 's stability .
Hours before the UN Security Council was scheduled to start discussing the latest draft resolution on Kosovo , the province 's prime minister suggested it could unilaterally declare independence on November 28th .
Greece 's Athanasia Tsoumeleka competed in the women 's 20km walk , finishing in ninth @-@ place with a time of 1 : 27 : 54 .
The " November 4th " plant in Mojkovac , Montenegro , which used to supply weapons to the former Yugoslav National Army , will start producing arms for NATO in June .
" The rule of law should be strengthened particularly through the depoliticisation and re @-@ strengthening the independence , autonomy , efficiency and accountability of judges and prosecutors , " the EC underscored in its document .
Top Brussels officials have also warned that the case could undermine Turkey 's EU membership bid .
But 2011 was controversial . "
De Marnhac : I understand that people are impatient to see the outcome of investigations and cases .
" Besides being a Kurd , a singer , a businessperson and now a political figure who is going to run for election , Tatlises has for a long time been a target of criminal groups .
Comments from the Greek and Macedonian representatives , however , suggest the two sides remain far apart .
One person was killed and more than 150 injured .
Few parties were able to capture any serious momentum - even the new Alliance for a New Kosovo , led by Bexhet Pacolli , failed to impress voters disenchanted with the mainstream parties and their legacy of corruption and incompetence .
Greece and India sign a science and technology deal .
When Samir won over his father @-@ in @-@ law , he made one of his countrymen understand that Roma are not ' dirty ' .
A day after the laws were adopted , the US Embassy in Skopje described them as an encouraging step for everyone .
Turkey must " make the transition from words to deeds , " Cypriot government spokesperson Stefanos Stefanou said , recalling that Ankara has failed to respond to EU calls to open its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot vessels and airplanes .
In his farewell address after the meeting , Lajcak said " the only people [ who can ] make BiH 's effort to join Europe as a prosperous and stable democracy successful are its citizens . "
The city of Rijeka , Croatia , will host the swimming event of the 12th European Short Course Championships from Thursday ( December 11th ) to Sunday .
Since then , hundreds of students at Croatia 's major academic centres -- Osijek , Zadar , Rijeka and Split -- have joined the strike .
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" We had the same number of foreign and domestic exhibitors as the year before .
Brussels has earmarked 750m euros to assist with reforms in Croatia .
Basha : Albania has been , from the very beginning , very much in favour of EU integration .
Ozturk Turkdogan , chairman of the Istanbul @-@ based Human Rights Association , says that trafficking is not only a law enforcement problem , but also reflects widespread attitudes about women .
Business : Albania leads region in fiscal growth
He went on to say that his cabinet would do everything to wrap up co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal " as soon as possible . "
The United States assisted and advised Macedonia in developing the programme , which was implemented last year .
Decentralisation and a double majority requirement for some legislation are among the key results of the August 2001 deal that ended interethnic fighting .
In September , the president suspended Atanasiu and forced Badalan 's retirement .
Besides their Muslim majorities , they share a " rich tradition ... the common heritage of the Ottoman Empire , " said Surroi .
This year 's Anonimul was a crowd @-@ pleaser . [ Anonimul ]
The Bosnian Serb leader denies he is advocating a split , but says one could eventually come about .
Terms include cutting government spending by 1 billion euros , which is 3 % of GDP .
The education ministry did not publish 20 out of 34 guidelines in the Official Journal , while the agriculture ministry published only one out of its 19 guidelines .
Italy and France each sent two fire @-@ fighting aircrafts to Greece on Sunday , and Cyprus promised to dispatch four planes and 70 firefighters .
It is the biggest investment in the sector in 30 years .
Numerous pathways and narrow alleys lead to many wonderful spots .
Families of the 12 firefighters who died on Kornati Island in Croatia are seeking damages totaling 1.1m euros , with the families of the youngest victims demanding the greatest amount .
The Romanian attorney general , Codruta Kovesi , described the report as positive .
" Now we are gaining a safe framework with the decisions of February 21st , with private @-@ sector involvement , recapitalization of banks but it needs work , work , work , unity , consensus , seriousness . "
Our attitude is that BiH should be militarily neutral , " Pandurevic told SETimes .
Csaba blames the heightened tensions on the media and NGOs , which he says distorted the scale of the conflict .
The trend was negative when it came to the reliability of the judiciary , while opinions were split regarding the police , government and electoral integrity .
Then Kavakci 's political party , Virtue [ Fazilet Partisi ] , was shut down for violating the secularist articles of the constitution and her Turkish citizenship was revoked , banning her from politics for five years .
Cyprus has been partitioned along ethnic lines since 1974 , when Turkish troops invaded in response to an Athens @-@ backed coup aimed at uniting the island with Greece . [ Getty Images ]
Now , following a coaching change , she is putting all that behind her , having already climbed a notch to No 7 .
The so @-@ called " Mountain Lions " will be selected from among Turkish male citizens who are 26 years old or less , have at least a high school diploma , and can meet other conditions .
Once the stuff of science fiction , invisibility cloaks could become reality due to advances in nanotechnology . [ File ]
Therefore , besides the economic measures , the government plans to dedicate a state television channel to Kurdish language broadcasting , which would meet a long @-@ standing demand of Turkey 's Kurds .
FBiH Traffic and Comunications Deputy Minister Zeljko Matoc said that the construction of the highway through BiH will produce thousands of new jobs and launch businesses .
Bulgartabac controls 34 % of Bulgaria 's cigarette market and has two operational factories .
Italian and Slovenian officials have also expressed satisfaction with this sudden shift .
We made a choice .
Quoting a prominent Turkish journalist , Britain 's Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday ( February 14th ) that the author of " My Name is Red , " " Snow " and other highly acclaimed literary works was not planning to return home in the near future .
Montenegro held local elections on Sunday ( May 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
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Other festival awards are the Prix UIP for the best short film , EDN Talent Grant , CICAE Award , Audience Award and FIPRESCI Jury Prize .
Officials in Brussels welcomed the adoption of the reforms , which observers expect will gain final approval from the governments of the 27 EU member states in the coming weeks .
We still live at our family members ' , because our home was destroyed , and the promises that will be repaired are not carried out , " Jovan Markovic , a resident of Dvorovi , told SETimes .
NATO membership is not a threat to anyone , and it makes a final and lasting peace in the Balkans .
" The police have and will have a defensive role in order to protect the property and lives of all Greek citizens , " he said to the Athens News Agency .
Croatia borrowed such machines from the Hungary , and the danger of the floating ice is present in Serbia too .
Ana Ivanovic . [ UNICEF ]
Serbian surgeon wins US award
By HK Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 06 / 09 / 11
However , Albania wants to strengthen economic ties with the Czech Republic as well as boost tourism , Topi said .
Turkey 's former Transportation Minister Oktay Vural , on the other hand , argues that the participating governments must be more organised and make sure the project is financially justifiable .
Kusari @-@ Lila : This decision was not welcomed by Bosnian authorities , even though in this case it is about applying a 10 % customs tax .
" The Serbian people in Kosovo are defending their freedom and their right to belong to the state of Serbia , and that right NATO and EULEX can not take away by force .
He had a working lunch with President Demetris Christofias to discuss the global economic crisis , implementation of the Lisbon Treaty and recent developments in ongoing talks on reunifying the divided island .
" I don 't believe someone has completely lost their mind to tell NATO we are enemies now , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted Zoran Dragisic , one of Serbia 's leading security analysts and university professor , as saying .
If the Council of People is not formed , then the RS parliament is not complete and no decision of the parliament can be enforced , including the decision on constitutional changes .
According to the daily Jutarnji List , the new government headed by Kosor may be put to a vote by parliament as early as Friday .
Last year , Baku joined the Moscow @-@ backed South Stream pipeline project .
IMF : Macedonia 's economy is gaining momentum . [ Reuters ]
In a televised address to the nation , meanwhile , Kostunica said his government would make every effort to counter Pristina 's decision .
In addition , many Macedonian towns - including Strumica , Stip , Debar and Radovis - organise summer events featuring folk music , theatre and chamber concerts .
The meeting took place in Paris , on the sidelines of an EU @-@ Central Asia forum .
" Fears about supposed floods of refugees in industrialised countries are being vastly overblown or mistakenly conflated with issues of migration , " UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres pointed out .
" I am convinced that the region of Kosovo and Albania , but also Serbia , see their future in the European family , " Topi said .
Mustafic : This year , the MESS Festival will host about 600 guests from 15 countries ( Croatia , Serbia , Montenegro , Macedonia , Slovenia , Italy , Czech Republic , Slovakia , Romania , Belgium , Germany , Great Britain , Spain , Holland , Poland ) , and will feature over 50 plays , concerts , workshops , exhibitions and other events .
Supporters of the main ethnic Albanian party , the Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) , hold posters during the last electoral rally in Pristina . [ Getty Images ]
The United States has also issued an alert to its embassies around the world , as well as cautioning US travelers abroad to be vigilant due to the threat of retaliatory attacks .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 09 / 01 / 09
If the ECB decides to print money , experts add , it will increase the volume of euros in circulation but also cause inflation as well as trigger the euro 's depreciation relative to other currencies .
In all , more than 29,700ha of land was ravaged by fire , out of which 23,577ha was forestland .
" It is a proposal that uses the example of Serbia to deny the UN Charter , violates the principles of international law , ignores the will of the Serbian people expressed in the recent referendum , and also ignores the Serbian Constitution , " he told lawmakers .
Representatives of the Montenegrin Interior Ministry and the Danish Emergency Management Agency ( DEMA ) sealed an agreement last week envisioning co @-@ operation in the field of civil protection and rescue in case of natural disasters and other calamities .
I would even argue that this is the most pragmatist administration Turkey has ever seen .
" All European countries , except France , have already made clear their position on the matter , " he said in an interview with private Bulgarian TV channel bTV on Friday morning .
From there , the commodities were transported across BiH and in select cities in Croatia , mainly Zagreb and Split .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times - 18 / 07 / 11
Sixty @-@ one votes in the 101 @-@ seat parliament are needed to elect a president and overcome the country 's longstanding political impasse .
One reason for the failure was Berisha 's insistence that some constitutional reforms -- namely limiting the term of the country 's general prosecutor -- be included in the consensus . "
It was closed in January 2005 , a few weeks after Nastase lost his presidential bid and became the speaker of Chamber of Deputies .
Science and technology : " Odysseus " palace unearthed in Greece
Various surveys suggest the standard of education has fallen dramatically in the past 20 years .
" We are against the agreement between Tadic and [ Kosovo Prime Minister ] Hashim Thaci , " Jaksic said on Tuesday .
Even by totalitarian standards , Enver Hoxha 's Albania was extreme .
He told SETimes he is not satisfied with the climate and the opportunities the country offers .
Milanka Arsic , who recently opened her own mountaineering club called Balkan , described a climb up Bobotov Kuk , a peak in northern Montenegro , where disabled climbers reached the summit .
She also welcomed Serb participation in the elections , saying that Kosovo Serbs are realising that their future depends on them .
Jazexhi says that a review of history in Kosovo and Albania is necessary to clear the books of communist ideology .
The vote will probably be held in January or February 2011 , according to Kosovo media reports .
Also in cultural news this week : Cyprus won three medals at the European Shotgun Championship , and the Ohrid Summer Festival opened in Macedonia .
If demands are not accepted , we will organise protests again and fight for what is ours , " student leader Jovovic said .
The Smederevo factory lacks high technology and high processed products .
NATO foreign ministers are meeting Thursday ( March 6th ) in Brussels , just weeks ahead of that .
SETimes : Certain media have reported you do not have a very good relationship with Jelena Jankovic .
Furthermore , the new loan would help create new opportunities and incentives for individuals to join the labour market and to move to more productive jobs , the World Bank said in a statement .
Former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen succeeds de Hoop Scheffer on August 1st .
They demanded deletion of three parts of the resolution : the ones appealing for revocation of entity @-@ based voting ; condemning the RS National Assembly resolution calling for self @-@ determination ; and blaming the RS for undermining BiH state @-@ level institutions .
The number includes unofficial religious marriages and shows regional variation , with highs of near 41 % in eastern and southeastern Turkey .
The AKP , they charge , has paralyzed the armed forces with various investigations of alleged coup attempts and now has the judiciary -- seen by some as the " last bastion " of secularism -- in its sights .
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Low tax rates have also had the broader effect of attracting private citizens to the country .
Police spokeswoman Aleksandra Ljuba said police made arrests in connection with the Pukanic case in Zagreb , Vukovar and Rijeka .
Turkish Airlines also kept its four @-@ star status for a second year in a row in 2008 .
However , status will not solve all of the province 's long @-@ term challenges .
The outcome of Sunday 's presidential election in Cyprus , which sent a conservative former foreign minister and a communist leader to a runoff on February 24th , was seen as a signal of Greek Cypriots ' readiness for new peace talks with the Turkish Cypriot community .
Openness and security are among the issues on the agenda of a four @-@ day Internet Governance Forum that opened in Athens on Monday .
Community FMP rules allow countries in the bloc to impose restrictions on workers from new member nations for transitional periods of up to seven years following their admission into the EU .
The investigation into the shadowy group launched in June 2007 , after police discovered a cache of weapons in the Istanbul home of a retired military officer .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes , Kurdish parliamentarian Sebahat Tuncel shared what she believes to be the significance of the plan .
Heavy snow and low temperatures in Serbia , Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina will have a negative effect on local vegetable producers and will result in limited early supplies , experts warned .
However , Jove Kekenovski of Bitola 's St. Kliment Ohridski University argues that the prime ministersˈ statements are diplomatic niceties that do not match reality .
Izmir base to become a centre of NATO operations in Libya
You have to pay a double price here than in Montenegro so I don 't think that - if the prices are not dropped - we will become a place where the yachts will refuel in the summer , " Buljubasic told SETimes .
Minister of Finance Igor Luksic told reporters the unemployment rate " is expected to remain flat at 10.5 % to 11 % in 2010 , or see a marginal increase . "
There were only losers .
The movie was released one day after International Holocaust Memorial Day .
Among other changes , the draft reportedly proposes that the phrase " insulting Turkishness " be replaced by " openly scorning and deriding " the Turkish identity .
( Nine o 'Clock - 25 / 05 / 07 ; Transparency International , RFE / RL , BBC , Balkan Investigative Reporting Network , Sofia News Agency , Javno.hr , Hotnews.ro - 24 / 05 / 07 )
" The new alliance is a very good sign for all citizens of Moldova , as well as for Moldova 's European partners , " Leonid Litra , political analyst and head of the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives told SETimes .
On Wednesday night , groups of local Serbs -- reportedly angry about the mission -- vandalised several cars in Mitrovica , and an ethnic Albanian high school student said Serbs attacked her .
Albanian violinist Tedi Papavrami opened the festival with a recital .
Urgent action is needed to curb greenhouse gas emissions to avoid catastrophic risks to future generations , the UNDP warns in a new report .
The Council -- supported by USAID -- has created special offices to deal with cases related to energy and other public companies .
By Marko Biocina for Southeast European Times in Moscow -- 11 / 01 / 2010
She made her debut in Paralympics in the 1972 games in Heidelberg , winning a silver and a bronze medal as a member of the Yugoslav team .
Initially , Jovanovic had little hope of being selected , but soon after registering , received a phone call from London .
" The consequences of the economic crisis are visible ; we have two difficult , crucial years ahead of us , " the prime minister said .
You can read the first part of Hasan 's story here .
The reason , he said , is that many politicians still want to manipulate casualty figures for political reasons .
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Investment watchers should acknowledge that volatility makes up part of a stock exchange .
Babacan hailed this new atmosphere , acknowledging the Iraqi Kurdish government 's campaign to isolate the PKK .
There are many opinions about what needs to happen in northern Kosovo regarding political stability and ethnic integration .
Kalfin met with the members of the BiH presidency , Prime Minister Nikola Spiric and Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci addressed the meeting too .
Southeast Europe is one of the most earthquake @-@ prone parts of the continent , but so far a cross @-@ regional approach to assessing its geohazards has been lacking .
" We [ expect ] guest arrivals from 54 countries and we expect 20,000 to 25,000 visitors from Great Britain alone , " festival public relations chief Sagor Meskovic told SETimes before the festival kicked off .
Kurdish supporters march in Brussels on Saturday ( March 6th ) . [ Getty Images ]
According to Transparency Serbia representative Vladimir Goati , however , the biggest challenge for Serbia is its EU membership bid .
Non @-@ permanent members have a two @-@ year mandate , meaning Croatia will remain a member until the end of 2009 .
Italy and Slovenia oppose the protected fishery area because their ships could not exploit the richer , Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea anymore without special permission .
" This is why we are looking into assisting her legally , " he told SETimes .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 13 / 10 / 08
Banja Luka Bosniaks rebuild
Business : Turkey 's Calik Enerji to build natural @-@ gas power plant in Turkmenistan
Indeed , Sunday had become a popular shopping day .
Lucani Mayor Slobodan Jolovic sent official invitations to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama for the 50th Guca festival next year .
He argues that those who interrupt this process of institutional and democratic consolidation will face strong domestic pressure from the general public and experts , as well as from various EU and other international factors .
Branimir Mihaljevic -- composer of " Everything Is Easy " -- dismissed the accusations .
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Microsoft sealed a three @-@ year co @-@ operation agreement .
Russia , one of five council members with veto power , also claims that the council must approve such a mission .
" But instead of a day of mourning , we established a day of joy for the new and future forests , " he said .
The new Greek " Red Book of Endangered Species , " the first update in 17 years , was officially presented on Wednesday ( January 27th ) .
The 147 are believed to be victims from the three most notorious death camps in BiH : Omarska , Trnopolje and Keraterm .
S & P noted that the stable outlook reflected the medium @-@ term economic and fiscal challenges the government is currently facing , which are balanced by a track record of prudent management and a demonstrated increased resilience to economic shocks .
Also in business news : Romania and the EC sign a 5 billion @-@ euro memorandum , and recession continues in Bulgaria .
They agreed that quick signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between Serbia and the EU would be in everyone 's best interest .
" There is no way we are going to have the books before Christmas , " he added .
Serbia 's oldest cultural event , the Vukov Sabor , opened on Monday ( September 13th ) .
EU says declaring Kosovo independence would create problems , not solve them
Three days before he arrived in Belgrade , Rehn said he did not recommend that Serbia apply for EU membership this year , which the government has planned to do .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 18 / 01 / 12
More soldiers should be kept on standby in Macedonia and BiH in case .
The chief of UNMIK 's Pillar IV , Paul Acda , voiced confidence that the Customs Service -- with its leadership and personnel -- would achieve the highest standards .
With its 21st position on the global list , Cyprus was ranked highest among the SEE countries in the WEF study .
Macedonian officials have warned recently that extremists might try to take advantage of delays in the Kosovo final status process to trigger violence .
" We would like to be part of the European solution . "
" It proves once more that the PKK 's terror activities are directed more against Kurdish society than the Turkish government . "
Mladjan Dinkic , president of United Regions of Serbia and former finance minister , said the state will be able to avoid significant losses initially because US Steel left net claims on their account to finance production for several months .
The media in those countries receive a total score from 0 ( best ) to 100 ( worst ) based on an assessment of the legal , economic and political freedom they enjoy .
The Durres International Film Festival opened in the Albanian port city on Sunday ( August 29th ) .
" What I 've offered to Pristina and Belgrade , and I 've spoken with both President Tadic and Prime Minister Thaci , is that the future of both lies in the EU , and [ that ] there is a dialogue to be had between them to look at how we move forward into the future , " Ashton said .
The Ipsos Puls agency concluded that on average , people gave him a grade of 3.9 out of a possible 5 .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska is again telling Macedonians not to abuse the EU visa @-@ free regime .
Belgrade officials have said they could offer wide @-@ ranging autonomy , including the right to diplomatic representation and membership in international financial institutions , but could not accept outright independence .
While Gandhi 's thinking reflected the yogic traditions of India , Rugova 's ideas were steeped in Christian ethics and humanism , Aliu said .
Organisers claim around 120,000 people from all over Serbia attended the event , while while police and the media say the number was closer to 50,000 .
Garden on the farm .
Serbian midfielders tried unsuccessfully to score through long passes to the strikers , while Ghana challenged the Serbs through counterattacks .
The decision was made due to breaches of Kyoto Protocol rules on reporting emissions .
Talks are expected to make a break for elections in the Turkish Cypriot on April 18th .
It drew its initial membership largely from the ranks of the Kosovo Liberation Army .
Turkey has hooked fans across Southeastern Europe with the must see hit on television , " Binbir Gece . "
They were part of preparations for the July meeting of the Greek @-@ Turkish High @-@ Level Co @-@ operation Council , hosted by Turkey .
" As Secretary General , I have expressed my firm commitment and willingness and readiness to engage myself whenever the time is appropriate , " Ban said on Monday , according to Cyprus News Agency .
A trader can get half of the Argentine team , one of the World Cup favorites , in exchange for Jong Tae @-@ Se . A packet of five stickers costs about 40 euro cents in Serbia .
On Monday ( July 28th ) the company signed a deal to buy a 30 % stake in a series of wind energy projects with a capacity of up to 1,400MW .
Under a project launched by the Slovenian Embassy in BiH , experts in Ljubljana will create a winds map for BiH , aiding the establishment of a renewable energy centre .
She plays the role of Klara .
He warned the government should also ensure against the same kind of failure as in amending regulations regarding individuals holding multiple posts , an item mentioned in the report .
Macedonia " achieved convincing progress and substantively addressed key reform priorities . "
" Our aim in the troika , even if we didn 't get a solution on Kosovo 's status , was to get agreement on the relationship between Serbia and Kosovo , independent of how and when the status question was resolved , " the German diplomat said .
Becali 's star rose in 2004 when he took over the Steaua Bucharest Football Club , which served as a springboard for him to become one of the most renowned figures in the country .
Short @-@ distance transport , mainly via the Durres port , which connects the country with Macedonia and Kosovo , has recorded an increase , however .
The appeal is expected to begin early next year .
Some 800 gamers from 70 countries competed for nearly 400,000 euros worth of prizes at the Games .
One of the main projects that is currently under way is the construction of the Durres @-@ Kukes @-@ Morine Highway .
Turkey made it clear on Tuesday ( November 21st ) that it was not planning to move towards opening its ports and airports to traffic from Cyprus before December 6th , as the EU demanded a day earlier .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 02 / 04 / 10
" The price of the products in our supermarkets is influenced by the market : it depends on the type of product , brand , category , purchasing power and other expenses such as transport , electricity , storage , " Slobodan Rudan told SETimes .
Also in diplomatic news : Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg expects the Western Balkan countries to join the EU by 2014 .
As part of an agreement with her coalition partner , the centre @-@ left Social Democratic Party , she has agreed to back entry talks with Ankara .
The two officials agreed that the centre will help strengthen cultural relations .
Business : Croatia to receive up to 250m euros from EBRD
The two ministers said they would soon seal a new memorandum on bilateral co @-@ operation related to processing war crimes cases .
Richard Morningstar says Bulgaria is doing the right thing in reviewing its energy projects with Russia .
" The best thing for HDZ of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to become involved with authorities on the federal level in its full capacity , together with the leading parties in the Federation , which would marginalise Dodik 's influence in the state parliament , " he said
While people continue protest in Athens " streets against austerity measure , EU / IMF ask Greece to shrink public sector and improve tax collection . [ Reuters ]
President of Croatia Ivo Josipovic attended the opening .
Kosor , Croatia 's first woman prime minister , inherited a number of challenges as she replaced Sanader on July 6th , including dealing with the impact of the global financial and economic crisis and unblocking , Croatia 's EU membership negotiations .
Lushta : Yes . The voters ' list is an extract from the Central Civilian Register .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 10 / 04 / 08
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 23 / 01 / 12
Turkey could drop Greece and other neighbours from a national " threat list , " as Ankara seeks to improve ties with countries regarded through history as enemies .
" Kids from around the globe feel the same .
" We have an emergency strategy , which is not enough , " he said , adding that the ministry does not have its own official figures for the rate of poverty in Kosovo due to the lack of a census and the lack of a registration for family economies .
The party got only 7 % of the votes .
" It seems reasonable to pursue a zero @-@ problem policy with your neighbours and develop a common economic sphere for prosperity .
One of the Macedonian nationals , Harun Aliu , was convicted earlier this year of the January 2008 murder of a member of a special police unit .
Rebranding now without a consistent product would be a waste of money , " he added .
The companies object to the EU 's tax @-@ free export quota for trout , which they consider too low .
The summit resulted in a new threefold counterterrorism strategy .
Turkey has a number of mainstream Islamic political groups , including the Gulen movement and Nakshibendi .
Since September , the opposition Socialist Party ( SP ) has refused to participate in any legislative work to protest alleged fraud in the June 2009 general elections .
" It is not nice to be accused in public of betraying my country , [ but ] I don 't rely on what other people think , " Georgiou told SETimes in an exclusive interview .
Brothers Reshat Zherka and Xhelal Zherka , who are accused of being Mustafi 's accomplices , were also arrested .
Time to conduct a BiH census is running out , and political squabbling has blocked the passage of essential legislation .
For example , Croatia was confirmed as a candidate country in June 2004 .
The Radicals have said they will not join a coalition with any party from the democratic bloc , and minority parties have turned down SRS proposals for a coalition .
Dozens of protesters were injured , one person was killed and hundreds were arrested .
Speaking in Pristina on Tuesday , Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku insisted there would be no more negotiations on status .
After that , the traveller 's name must be deleted , but the anonymous data can be stored in a separate database for up to five years .
At the most recent annual Bells conference , held last month , participants addressed one of the most pronounced problems in the Balkans : air pollution .
" I know there were tensions during the election campaign between them , but it comes clear now that they have to use their communication skills as much as possible to overcome them .
Now that the May holidays have past , the debate over the length and frequency of official days off has quieted down .
He said LAOS has repeatedly demanded that the new Greek government rescind a law by the previous socialist PASOK government making naturalisation easier for legal migrants .
" There is specific need for items like blankets and tents , given the low temperatures in the earthquake region , " Memish said .
Cross @-@ regional initiative gains new momentum
Belgrade hosted the 32nd meeting of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities ( EPRA ) on Wednesday ( October 6th ) and Thursday .
By virtue of its geographic location , the Balkan peninsula inhabits a geopolitical divide between East and West .
Culture and Sports : Bulgaria 's Bojinov on loan
Ankara and some EU leaders had hoped the regime in Damascus could be coaxed onto a path of moderation and better relations .
The report outlined violence against women and children , substandard education of Roma children and dismal conditions in state @-@ run institutions for children as other instances of human rights problems in Bulgaria .
Redzepova : No , my songs are about Roma tradition and culture , not about the way others see us .
But the WHO 's message for Pristina authorities was clear : even a limited budget can produce better healthcare services in Kosovo .
Finally entering the Czech Republic
The decline of EU candidates Croatia and Turkey was even worse than that of the SEE countries that have already joined the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
Macedonian parliament strips former prime minister of immunity
He said the institution would play an important role in the development of interdisciplinary science in Croatia .
Bartholomew thanked the government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the decision , and called on parents who have the ability to enroll their children when the school opens .
" There is no evidence that he is sincerely loyal at heart to the secular republic and principles of Ataturk . "
Last Yugoslav defence minister gains Russian citizenship
Pristina is asking UN member states to adopt a new resolution on Kosovo 's independence . [ Getty Images ]
Civil registry has only just started and will take a long time to complete .
" We are witnessing one of the obstacles to a solution come down . "
Technical committees would deal with day @-@ to @-@ day issues , while working groups would discuss substantive questions .
More than 20,000 Serbs have the right to vote and turnout was around 28 % .
Under Ahtisaari 's plan , NATO would continue its presence in Kosovo after the status settlement .
Diplomatic Diary : New Belgrade @-@ Pristina talks possible , but independence still goal
Shortly after , the EU executive arm sent a questionnaire containing nearly 2,500 questions to Serbia to be able to assess its readiness to become an official candidate for membership .
The document recommends the implementation of firm policies to correct its large external deficit and improve the quality of public expenditures .
Despite a series of hurdles since its inception in 1999 , the mission says it is pleased with what the department has accomplished .
The director is elected every three years with one renewal term .
" Our country has 180 ministers .
From the start of the status talks , decentralisation has been the biggest hurdle the process has faced .
The move is an effort to boost lending in local currency .
Gullu stresses the importance of these amendments .
" Special classes are held three times a week , for ten hours a week .
Neither the black @-@ double headed eagle of neighboring Albania nor the flag designed by the late President Ibrahim Rugova will suffice , as the new flag is supposed to represent everyone in Kosovo .
One of those efforts , Justice Minister Oleg Efrim said , is judicial reform .
" RECOM will be the commission for truth that will be set up by states , which will , in doing so , take responsibility for establishing facts about past human rights violations , " Goran Miletic , the Civil Rights Defenders ' programme director for the Western Balkans , told SETimes .
" Changing the law on adoptions is a step forward taken by the Romanian authorities and meets the demands of the families in line to adopt a child , " Mihaela Naftanaila , editor of the newspaper Romania Libera , told SETimes .
" Croatia will handle the crisis on its own . [ ... ] There is no need for the IMF , and the government has not considered it , " she said .
Avala TV could lose broadcasting license
In 2010 , Kosovo imported goods worth 61m euros from Albania , or 52.33 % more than in 2009 , and it exported goods worth 23m euros , or 33.19 % more than in 2009 .
A possible deal with lenders requires another 3.3 billion euros in spending cuts and more austerity measures .
" He will be the leader that will highlight the ' people 's party ' characteristics of the party , " Balbora added .
The OSCE report follows a February 6th incident in which local Zenica IC TV reporter Osman Drino , 34 , said he was beaten by four police officers .
But for that to be the case , local politicians must be ready to contribute .
Croatia , BiH , Serbia and Montenegro will one day be together in the EU " as partners , friends and associates , " he predicted .
The success of television series outside Turkey signals a re @-@ branding of the country 's image .
The BBC has also been attracted to Romania 's low costs -- it chose to shoot " Mary Queen of Scots " there .
Finance Minister Zoran Stavrevski explained the credit line will be used only if the country needs funds and can 't obtain them any other way .
The government is taking measures to minimise the impact of the global economic crisis .
President Branko Crvenkovski , Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and Dimitrov met immediately before Nimetz 's arrival in Skopje .
According to her , the government will soon adopt a national strategy , aimed primarily at keeping better track of violence against children , in order to precisely determine the scope of the problem .
The houses and apartments are spacious with many extra features , and are connected to the main road arteries .
Ante Gotovina faced 303 days of proceedings at the war crimes tribunal in The Hague . [ Getty Images ]
This is because , as Ekmen explains , when you arrest KCK members , new people are being assigned to their positions and nothing changes .
Thaci also promised his government will boost salaries for teachers and professors , as education is a priority for his government .
The Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia hosted an International Congress of Cypriot Studies through Saturday ( May 3rd ) .
Parliament passed nine laws related to the Ahtisaari plan on Wednesday ( February 20th ) , covering areas that relate directly to statehood .
Also this week : Albania 's energy minister predicts 13 more years of power shortages in the country .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 27 / 10 / 10
Representation of Citzens ' Interests Centre Director Damir Mehmedbasic told SETimes that a budget which keeps the social peace is not viable .
Health ministry data shows that 46 % of adult males and more than 31 % of adult females smoke daily .
" The parents often encourage their children to consume alcohol and do not perceive this as a problem , " says Dr Omer Sulejmani , child psychiatrist at the Youth Mental Health Center in Bitola .
" All our candidates are people with a prior professional career who have proven themselves as experts in their field before entering politics . "
As he relayed the message , Hasan 's eyes welled up with tears .
Early in the morning on the next day , children go from door to door , sing carols and announce Jesus 's birth .
An optimistic prediction would be three to four pupils at their desks when the school finally opens .
If Erdogan is banned from politics , he is expected to control the new party from behind the scenes .
One of the blast furnaces at the steel plant is currently in " silent mode . "
Analyses have shown that tobacco production throughout Europe is struggling to compete with other parts of the world .
Tourism -- and perhaps especially the influx of affluent visitors seeking a high @-@ end resort experience -- has pumped up the Montenegro economy , but at a price .
" The opportunities are two @-@ way and are tremendous -- Indian investments will reduce unemployment and allow greater GDP growth .
" Since I was a kid , I dreamed of playing with the Albanian National Team , " says Cana , top row , far right . [ Gent Shkullaku / SETimes ]
" Israel decided not to apologise over one year ago and will have to live now with the results of its refusal -- a Turkish dramatic downgrading of the Turkish @-@ Israeli diplomatic link to the rank of a second secretary , the lowest diplomatic rank in the Israeli diplomatic service . "
" If there is no reaction [ to Russia 's complaint ] , we will take certain steps , " Russian envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said . [ Getty Images ]
However , the NATO chief said the international community is " facing difficulties " in trying to overcome Russia 's opposition to the UN plan .
Deutsche Telekom will pay 26 euros for each OTE share in its initiative , which would expand its operations in Greece and Southeast Europe .
Later , his sister and children help him put up the decorations .
Nonetheless , every year more and more people from Serbia come to Potocari to remember Srebrenica .
" The United States remains committed to close collaboration at all levels with all the security agencies and institutions responsible for implementing laws aimed at combating terrorism in BiH , " it said .
In 2008 , about 76 % of college students attended one of the country 's 11 public universities -- the remainder enrolled in local private colleges , which have flourished in the past five years .
The chairman of the House of Representatives in the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH will be Beriz Belkic , a Bosniak from the SBiH , while his deputies will be Niko Lozancic of HDZBiH and Milorad Zivkovic of the SNSD .
Turkish soldiers march outside the court building in Silivri , near Istanbul , on Monday ( July 20th ) at the start of the second Ergenekon trial . [ Getty Images ]
" There is a still a long way to go .
" Somebody could be a councillor and the chair of a state @-@ owned company board of directors , elected by the same municipal assembly and owing to that he could give preference to his own company , at the expense of another budget user , " he said .
News of his arrest caused a stir in political circles and among the public , particularly Bosniaks in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , one of the country 's two entities .
The disaster in Japan also prompted calls for the abandonment of plans for the construction of new atomic power facilities in seismically active regions in Bulgaria and Turkey .
" We see Kosovo as our common home and we want to build our future here , " Cansu says .
Despite the dissent , analysts say Greeks will make the necessary adjustments , as it is the only option .
In the case of Bulgaria and Romania , the EU 's criminal justice approach has frequently become stuck in its tracks .
Popovski @-@ Cvetin won the honour for his " Peace Flower " project , for which he drew and donated flower @-@ motif paintings for over 30 years .
Serbian turbofolk star Svetlana Ceca Raznatovic faces weapons charges and also stands accused of misappropriating funds from her football team . [ Reuters ]
NATO officials say Macedonia 's progress in defence reforms has been impressive , and prospects for a NATO invitation now hinge on the country 's politicians .
The DP has based its campaign on promises to implement " all projects " at the local level , with the support of the central government .
Four @-@ fifths of them did not believe their vote would change anything .
At the same time , the county courts had 6,682 civil and 40 criminal cases , which means a total of 22,714 unsolved cases older than ten years , " Zdravko Stojanovic , general secretary of the Croatian Supreme Court told SETimes .
Current news and feature headlines are available as well as feeds organized by country and topic .
Beyond whatever ramifications in the country 's higher education sector , approval by both mainstream parties -- the ruling socialist PASOK and main opposition centre @-@ right New Democracy -- heightened speculation about a discreet " consensus " between the two major parties amid the ongoing economic and fiscal crisis .
" Revolt is a nongovernment and nonprofit organisation [ that is ] ready to oppose any damaging actions committed by the ruling politicians , " the group 's charter says .
Romania elects local leadership
During an open parliamentary discussion on the issue , the chairperson of the Committee for Reduction of Poverty , Snezana Stojanovic @-@ Plavsic , told MPs that the situation is getting better .
The new director of Kosovo 's War Crimes Institute looks to the Nuremberg trials for guidance in pursuing criminals .
Bulgaria 's centre @-@ right minority government submitted its request after the opposition threatened a censure motion .
However , the majority of incumbent deputies would hardly win re @-@ election if the majority voting system is introduced .
The Kosovo panel backed the idea that the Kosovo solution has to result in better security for the region .
" The functioning of the Residual Mechanism is important to us , primarily because of the archive and the documentation from all processes that will be forwarded to the body by The Hague tribunal , " Ignjatovic added .
Along with drug smuggling activities , they are believed to have carried out a string of spectacular robberies , including the theft of 1.3m euros from Sarajevo Airport 's cargo centre in 2007 .
But its border dispute with neighbouring Slovenia turned into a major obstacle in late 2008 , when Ljubljana decided to block Zagreb 's EU bid over the issue .
According to the high @-@ profile financial investor , the introduction of euro bonds is the only solution to the debt crisis that has hit the 17 @-@ nation club .
The temple , in the area of Pyrgos @-@ Mavroraki , outside the city of Limassol , dates back to around 2000 BC , which means it is at least 1,000 years older than any other temple ever discovered on the island .
The opposition Serbian Progressive Party ( SNS ) is leading the charge for them .
Central bank governors from the Western Balkans gathered in Becici , Montenegro , on Friday ( September 9th ) to discuss the region 's prospects and problems amid the ongoing global financial crisis .
A dispute over a controversial museum @-@ church project triggered a melee in Macedonia 's capital .
In a recent interview for the BBC Radio 4 's The World Tonight show , Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said he wants to negotiate with Pristina authorities , vowing to be " very flexible . "
He said the funds will be allocated to modernise information systems , implement the National Education Strategy and expand the existing building .
Julijana Angelova of Skopje summed up the prevalent view : " This is an excellent chance to promote the country and its views .
In an interview with SETimes correspondent Alina Bandila , Mungiu discusses his approach to moviemaking and his response to worldwide success .
Due to increased demand and decreased supply , KESH had to import electricity , which is now 40 % of the country 's consumption .
The Security Council is expected to decide later this year on the future of Kosovo , the Serbian province that has been under UN supervision for the past eight years . [ Getty Images ]
I expect serious problems -- Marty has kicked a hornets ' nest .
According to Dr Gjorge Jovanov , " With the funds that the government is now providing , many of the patients who were not able to receive health care will have coverage , which is a very good thing .
A smaller number came from Japan , China , Korea , and Australia , according to the Association of Tourist Guides of Macedonia .
Refugee vote could be a factor in Croatian elections
Republika Srpska 's new parliament has been formed , but with unexpected changes .
He met with SANU 's presidency members and delivered a lecture on the organisation and position of the institution he heads .
" I can 't say it 's worse now than it was under Milosevic ; there are no wars , sanctions and hyperinflation now .
Ifeta Bajric is a textbook example of BiH 's working poor .
" Mining , the activity we have lived off for so many years , is declining so we need to catch up and primarily get out of geographic isolation by building this access road .
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" No democratic country can think it has general control over NGOs , " Davutoglu stated .
Romanian President Traian Basescu became an honourary member of the Romanian Academy of Science on Thursday ( March 11th ) .
Haradinaj heads to Hague for round two
" There is only one territory and its name is Kosovo . "
Biotech Energy head Janos Racz and the town 's mayor , Goran Knezevic , signed the construction agreement last week .
It attracted more than 165 businesspeople from the Arab Gulf countries .
Policemen who came under attack told the media they had never before faced such hatred .
" The new constitution protects the rule of law as well as minority and human rights , " Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic said .
Admiral Muzaffer Metin Atac will replace Naval Forces Admiral Yener Karahanoglu , who will retire at the end of the month .
" We could talk for another 10 years and not change anything . "
Croatia 's water polo team won the 12th World Championship in Melbourne , Australia , defeating Hungary in the final on April 1st .
More than 100 broadcast outlets and 20 daily and periodical print organisations welcomed the removal of value added tax in Kosovo .
The union has been photographing documentation against the police because they are constantly attacking members of the press . "
VAT discharge encourages media professionals in Kosovo
( B92 - 17 / 02 / 09 ; Reuters , AP , AFP , AGI , International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia - 16 / 02 / 09 ; Sense News Agency - 23 / 09 / 08 )
Also in diplomatic news this week : Cypriot Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou is in Cuba , and Turkey 's Gul says he will visit Iraq .
Just last month , on February 19th , the UN war crimes tribunal rejected Seselj 's request to drop all charges against him .
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also pushed for " a fresh start " in the Alliance 's relations with Moscow .
The Kosovo Turkish Democratic Party said Ahtisaari 's plan provides all the conditions for the existence of the Turkish community -- such as language , culture and education .
Rejecting European calls for the immediate release of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor , Libyan officials have warned that pressuring the country could backfire .
Prior to del Ponte 's arrival , Serbian authorities offered a reward of 1m euros to anyone offering information that leads to Mladic 's arrest .
The ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) came to power following Erbakan 's introduction of political Islam to Turkish society -- which had previously been unacceptable due to Kemal Ataturk 's secular legacy .
" We 've started feeling its influence on the economy , " Durgun told SETimes , noting that many of his friends from Hatay , who invested in Syria after the visa regime was eased , have now lost their money .
The event has a century @-@ long tradition and is the only festival of its kind in Macedonia .
New arrests may be made .
Macedonia 's Ademi : government working to harmonise
Unless this is fixed , the country risks becoming a " net contributor to the EU 's budget and not a beneficiary , " he said .
War veterans of the former Kosovo Liberation Army and members of the Vetevendosje movement gathered to show their dissatisfaction with the elections .
Tadic described the SPS as a " totally acceptable coalition partner " for his DS .
Hackers broke into the computers of several embassies in Cyprus , the daily Philelefteros reported on April 3rd , citing Canadian computer security experts .
It is anticipated that in 2012 , public institutions will spend a record 4.5m euros .
Improving the business environment is a key measure both Serbia and Macedonia should take , according to the heads of the Bank 's offices in Belgrade and Skopje .
In all , the unions say around 700 miners are striking , with ten of them on a hunger strike being conducted in shifts .
Parallel structures have turned the premises into what is described as a " family medicine unit , " according to the Chairman of the Kosovo Judicial Council Enver Peci , who has filed a complaint to the EU Rule of Law Mission EULEX .
However , non @-@ religious parents disagree with the plan , and have started circulating a petition under the slogan " Stop Religious Segregation in Kindergarten . "
More than 530,000 people are registered to vote .
Marcos Paghdatis , who won his Monday match against Rainer Schuettler , is one of several tennis players from the region participating in the Australian Open .
" We are not for any major decisions that are taken without political and social consensus , " said Shpend Ahmeti , a Pristina economist from the FER @-@ Fryma e re Party .
" The aim is for us to see the role of these people in the planned escape -- that is , to cease suspicions that Stankovic had support from the prison in escaping , " Aleksandar Cicmil said .
The oil will be loaded at the Russian port of Novorossyisk and delivered via the Black Sea to Burgas , where Bulgaria will build a 50m @-@ tonne storage facility .
A detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday before a EULEX judge .
" We will proclaim independence very soon , " he told journalists in Brussels , following talks with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana .
I think the priorities of a private company -- generating returns for shareholders -- are sometimes different than those of the government -- promoting economic growth and employment , " Freas said .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 25 / 01 / 12
A rally of SP supporters against the government on January 21st ended with four demonstrators dead and scores injured , including civilians and policemen .
Our government needs to call [ on ] our people to stop fighting and resume talks with Pristina , " says Cortic .
The 13th East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition will take place in Istanbul from February 12th to 15th , the Anadolu news agency reported .
" We want Syria to be a country with a good future , democratic values and respect for human rights , " Yilmaz told SETimes .
According to political commentator Genc Mlloja , the findings are no surprise .
If we expedite the construction , we could soon achieve much better conditions for the Split Fair . "
In addition to journalists , many public figures were bugged .
The Romanian National Film Centre ( CNC ) disburses funding under the auspices of the ministry of culture .
However , Croatia is not the only country facing this crisis .
The Serbian Orthodox Church opposes the new constitution because it labels the church as a religious community , without stating its full name and historical role .
" We are all Hrant , we are all Armenian , " demonstrators shouted .
The biggest problem , Dejan said , is that some laws are vague .
Lajcak criticised both the Bosniak and Bosnian Serb leaders in his remarks Wednesday .
The movie tells a story of a group of women that , despite personal difficulties , contribute to society and maintain self @-@ esteem .
The rules of intellectual property must be respected , " Rehn said .
Albania also received a B2 for foreign currency bank deposits , A3 for local currency and Baa1 for local currency bank deposits .
A total of 12 feature films from Mediterranean countries competed in the official selection , and the full programme included over 250 titles .
Kosovo police have stepped up security measures in the north after Serbs and Albanians clashed following Saturday 's ( September 11th ) World Basketball Championship match , in which Serbia lost to Turkey .
He too called for a negotiated agreement between Belgrade and Pristina .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 12 / 05 / 10
Turkey 's energy minister was a busy man in December .
The main lesson both the EU and Macedonia are learning from Romania 's accession is that reforms and anti @-@ corruption measures have to be made irreversible before joining the EU -- not afterwards , when the political will decreases , former Romanian Justice minister Monica Macovei said in an interview for Southeast European Times .
" National identity cannot be erased administratively , " Veljanovski said in his speech .
Many Kosovo Albanians , meanwhile , see the Serbs as taking directions from Belgrade in a concerted effort to undermine independence .
She has to prove to a court in Bratunac that her murdered husband Sacir Orlovic was really her husband , that his brother Muharem Orlovic was really her brother in law , and that their relationship to the benefactor Hamza Orlovic is authentic .
Alkaios received a total of 22 points -- ten from the jury and 12 from the public .
The three officials were in Ankara to discuss , among other issues , Turkey 's EU accession bid and progress in political and economic reforms .
" I harbor no illusion that Kosovo is Serbia .
Critics , however , have raised concerns over the country 's reliance on short @-@ term inflows of foreign capital .
The highway , linking Kosovo and Albania , is the most expensive road project ever in Albania .
SETimes : Were there any attempts from Serbia to solve the embargo issue ?
Djordje David , a rock musician and a Harley Davison Club biker , told SETimes . " I feel at home here .
Twice in August , he travelled to the Russian capital to spur Zarubezhneft into reviving Bosanski Brod .
" We finally experienced a moment when a part of history , tradition and culture of the people from this area has been recovered , " Imam Muriz Effendi Spahic said .
Petar Koteski from Bitolja won this year 's best business idea award in Macedonia .
Incumbent Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DPS ) won the largest number of votes in the province , CeSID said .
The issue was put to the Constitutional Court and the two Croat judges did not support it either , but the law stands regardless . "
( The Sofia Echo - 28 / 04 / 10 ; Reuters , UN News Centre , Famagusta Gazette , Zaman , Focus News Agency - 27 / 04 / 10 ; World Bulletin - 25 / 04 / 10 ; AP , AFP - 23 / 04 / 10 )
This state budget transfer makes up most of the local budget in poorly developed municipalities , with no alternative funds for other subsidies .
Tourism and ecological living have been merged in Pastoral Valley , the only example of its kind in Turkey .
Another staple of vegetarian cooking is sour cabbage .
Despite the reconciliation , there is still some criticism among Muslims , who believe that they should not have had to pay to move the church , saying that it amounts to " rewarding the same crime twice . "
The Croatian Culture Ministry announced on October 16th a competition for young musicians that will be open until November 4th .
Text and photos by Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 27 / 07 / 09
" Travel and labour market restrictions have never been a deterring factor of Bulgarian emigration , " the OSI report said .
Several intergovernmental agreements will be signed during the visit .
The coalition government agreed to the deal Thursday , and finance ministers from the 17 @-@ nation eurozone met in Brussels to set its conditions for approval of the 130 billion @-@ euro bailout .
This is the same with the Nuremberg practice .
The Cypriot team beat South Africa 4 @-@ 1 in the final game .
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and French officials signed agreements on police co @-@ operation and on readmission in Paris on Wednesday ( November 18th ) .
If Macedonia is to stay on track for membership , it said , the government in Skopje must do a better job fighting corruption , while improving the rights of women and people of all ethnic backgrounds , not just those that are officially recognised .
Otherwise , under Romania 's constitution , Basescu must name a new prime minister to form the country 's next government , Romanian daily Ziarul Financiar reported on Monday .
" Our country should not be part of a decision that might divide Libya , while Gadhafi in fact , is still in power , " Logoglu says .
Turkey , a country that suffers from a massive current account deficit partly fed by the need for imported energy , is looking into ways to produce more energy on its own soil .
More than 100 foreign ministers , diplomats and politicians from the region gathered in Pristina over the weekend to attend a conference focusing on " Southeast Europe in a Multipolar Era . "
" If the conditions are met , a proposal from the EC on the completion of visa liberalisation could be put forward in 2009 " for some of the countries involved , such as Macedonia , it said .
Erdogan , who was on a one @-@ day visit to Baku , thanked Azerbaijan for supporting the pact , which Turkey launched .
Culture and Society : Romanian castle back in Habsburg 's possession
A three @-@ day international symposium on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis began on Thursday ( October 11th ) , in Nis , Serbia .
Turkey and Greece are traditional rivals , but political relations have drastically improved in recent years , despite ongoing disagreement on airspace and territorial waters .
It is up to the police to stop that , " Prelevic said .
Kosovo 's fiscal policy causes adverse reactions
Tadic did not react to allegations of " parallel structures " but said that Serbia has its principles and " has no illusion " that it could bring conflict into the EU .
The bill includes investment in infrastructure worth 230m euros to bolster economic activity and avoid job losses .
It also gained strength in central Bosnia , where it defeated the Croat Democratic Union of BiH ( HDZBiH ) .
The Socialists , headed by Tirana mayor Edi Rama , boycotted the vote .
The message of Wasted Youth is not so much referred to today , because I think no youth is wasted .
" They will probably try me in absentia , " he said .
Popular choices include Turkey , Egypt , and EU countries such as Italy , Greece and Spain .
In contrast , Professor Filip Kovacevic argues , fear is not a reason because all those afraid of any negative consequences already declared themselves Montenegrins .
Croatian minister abused power , court rules
The students had help from many prominent people in Montenegro .
He offers a couple more examples .
Dodik himself told the AP on Wednesday ( April 15th ) that he would prefer to keep the current entity structure .
Vuvuzelas , whistles , Serbian flags and posters greeted the country 's European champion water polo team and handball players , who won the silver medal in the European Championship .
This will be the fourth edition of the event , which will bring together more than 70 Serbian and foreign publishers , including those from Hungary , Romania , Slovakia , Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina .
In 2008 , a record season , Croatia 's tourism industry earned 7.5 billion euros .
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" The two main Macedonian political parties are aware of this , which is why they both first advertised their coalition @-@ building capacities . "
We all have limits , but we won 't allow that to be an excuse for doing nothing . "
The PKK presence in Iraq is the most contentious issue in Turkish @-@ Iraqi relations .
He meets with President Georgi Parvanov on Friday . ( Novinite , Focus - 05 / 05 / 11 )
The EU criticises Pristina for failing to consult the international community before sending police to take over two crossing points .
The EU executive arm also called for the development of a a Blueprint for a North Sea offshore grid to interconnect the national electricity grids of countries in Northwest Europe and plug @-@ in the numerous planned offshore wind projects .
A total of 13 Kurdish rebels have been killed in clashes with the Turkish forces since Monday .
The chief UN war prosecutor says she does not want to be an obstacle to Serbia 's EU bid , but cannot give the country a green light until it meets all conditions .
Women in Turkey protest violence
The election was an " exceptional recognition of Croatia and its foreign policy , " Croatia President Stipe Mesic said . [ Getty Images ]
At the peak of the summer season , in the first weekend of August , 1.5 million tourists entered Croatia .
" It all happened so quickly .
Fischer , on a two @-@ day official visit to Macedonia , said his county strongly favours the EU integration of the Western Balkans .
Amid the ensuing uproar , Saftoiu tried to modify his statements and said the president did not reveal this information directly to him but that he deduced it from Basescu 's statements to the media .
Oymen also described the increase in AKP 's vote as " irrational . "
Customs revenues are one component of GDP growth . [ Reuters ]
" Please , for the sake of Kosovo Serbs , leave them alone , " a Security Council statement quoted him as saying .
She has an apartment in the Bosniak quarter , where she lives with two of her four children .
Conservative feminists have many of the same interests as liberal feminists -- women 's rights , education for women , and stopping domestic violence .
The PIC welcomed the establishment of an inventory working group for state property and the BiH Ministry of Defence 's efforts to establish a weapons disposal commission , but noted that neither had made any concrete progress .
Vassilis Tsakiris , 45 , a cross @-@ country skier who will make his fifth appearance at a Winter Olympics , was chosen to bear the classic blue and white of the Greek flag at the " parade of nations " during opening ceremonies .
According to the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation 's ( TESEV ) Cyprus Projects Officer Erdem Aydin , there was " significant progress on the issues of internal security , EU matters and the economy . "
They are suspected of prompting protesters to assault the police and national guards at Berisha 's office , using rocks and batons .
A declaration adopted at the end of the high @-@ level meeting , dubbed " Natural Gas for Europe , Security and Partnership , " called for the " rapid development of international gas infrastructure , pipelines , Liquefied Natural Gas ( LNG ) terminals and strategic storages , to guarantee diversification of gas supplies to Europe in a sustainable and viable way . "
The draft law will probably reach Parliament 's agenda sometime this summer , much to the relief of original owners , who want Serbia to redress the historical injustice , as did other countries in the region .
The collection consists of a phial , an amphora and seven rhytons for a total of 6,164kg of 23 @-@ karat gold .
Under the US @-@ European proposal , the Security Council would endorse former UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's call for EU @-@ supervised independence .
More than 10,000 people came out to protest last month . [ Drazen Remikovic / SETimes ]
All the players made it clear that their parents have played a major role in their success .
With EU officials confirming it has met the conditions , Macedonia is poised to see visa restrictions lifted by the end of this year
The media regulatory body is under investigation for tax evasion and criminal activity while 150 journalists protest job losses .
The LDK has already sought to paint the new coalition as unrepresentative of Kosovars .
Chief of the League of Arab States ' Centre for Water Studies and Arab Water Security Chakra Ksia , however , expressed optimism on the water flows between Turkey and Syria .
Albania 's EU bid stalled amid political deadlock
Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Gabriela Konevska @-@ Trajkovska said the government not only worked to meet the Brussels criteria , but also to ensure a better life for Macedonian citizens .
They were still far apart in their positions , Nimetz said after Tuesday 's talks .
The latest evidence came when Croatian singing star Severina had Serbian designer Zvonko Markovic make her wedding dress .
For example , Johnson Controls returned to invest again ; it listed the great conditions offered , educated labour force as well as excellent communication with government institutions as the reasons , " Gruevski told SETimes .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul urged his Syrian counterpart , Bashar al @-@ Assad , on Monday ( June 20th ) to transform his country into a multi @-@ party state , stressing that promises of reforms are " not enough . "
Romanian President Traian Basescu says he and his family are under attack by media conglomerates . [ Getty Images ]
More than half of the 23 players are members of Greece 's domestic clubs .
Montenegro intends to hold talks with Serbia , Croatia , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Macedonia , Djurovic told the Podgorica daily Republika .
After talks with the ARM Chief of Staff , General Miroslav Stojanovski , Henault said the delegation was impressed by the progress made in military reforms .
Albania secured a 250m @-@ euro loan from Deutsche Bank and Greece 's Alpha Bank to fund its investment programme , the finance ministry announced on Monday ( May 4th ) .
During his election campaign , Sarkozy staunchly opposed Turkey 's EU membership and advocated a special partnership with Turkey within a Mediterranean Union that would include countries along the Mediterranean rim in Europe , the Middle East and North Africa .
Host nation Serbia is an observer country , as are Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia .
Also this week : Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki met with his Luxembourg counterpart , Jean Asselborn .
The document called for the establishment of the " North @-@ South @-@ East gas supply triangle " as suggested by summit host Bajnai .
The latest official figures show the number of jobless is on the rise .
Even if we had the patience to calmly wait for a change , we are losing [ potential ] foreign partners who simply see no secure investment in such an unstable political environment , " Dzemila Agic , director of the Centre for Ecology and Energy , told SETimes .
The agreement ended the 2001 conflict and has since been credited for the increased number of Albanians employed in state institutions and attending higher education , as well as dual @-@ language signs -- in Macedonian and Albanian -- at certain locations .
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and Turkish Airspace Industries ( TAI ) signed a 393m @-@ euro agreement on Thursday ( December 4th ) under which TAI will produce parts for the A350 airliner .
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Specific steps include expanding lending for exports , promoting export insurance and reducing barriers to foreign trade .
During that protest , port employees in Thessaloniki slipped inside a building where representatives of the Maritime Trade and Transport Ministry were discussing the privatisation plans .
Total investments of approximately 4 billion euros are expected .
The dominant position in Bulgaria is held by Lukoil , which also has operations in Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro and Croatia . [ Getty Images ]
In the poll , Serbia 's incumbent , pro @-@ European president will face Tomislav Nikolic of the ultranationalist Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) , whose official leader , Vojislav Seselj , is currently being tried for war crimes at the UN tribunal in The Hague .
During the procedure , surgeons introduced the device through the patient 's mouth without an abdominal incision to reconstruct the gastroesophageal valve .
Despite calls for government intervention , Prime Minister Sali Berisha said market prices cannot be changed or guided by the government .
The former world champions from Serbia won second place , the Hungarian team was third , while the Jelah @-@ Tesanj Sports Fishing Club , representing BiH , came in fourth .
Bulgarian experts have stressed however , that the possible meltdown and the hydrogen explosions at the Fukushima Daiichi plant were not caused by Friday 's quake , but by the tsunami it triggered , the Sofia News Agency reported .
Political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) must reach an agreement on police reform if the country is to sign a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU this year , the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) warned on Thursday ( February 22nd ) .
If those fears come true , Serbia will be left without an investment that could revitalise its economy .
Kandic also said she is satisfied with the RECOM campaign to collect a million signatures in support of establishing the regional truth commission .
Although the country has significant refining capacity , with the Bosanski Brod refinery able to process 4m tonnes yearly , it finds itself completely dependent on oil imports and subject to fluctuations of supplies and prices .
" Previously , Montenegro was reluctant to perform reforms that essentially endanger organised crime and corruption .
Istanbul : conquered again
Serbian President Boris Tadic and visiting Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos discussed Belgrade 's EU prospects at a meeting Sunday ( January 11th ) .
Some have criticised the inclusion of such a restriction , saying it would effectively leave out non @-@ Muslim institutions .
Breaz , 34 , will receive the award by the Institute of Research in Mathematical Sciences from the Kyoto University in Japan at a ceremony in Osaka on May 21st .
While the AKP espouses a foreign policy of " zero problems " with its neighbours , such as Iran , and seeks to build a range of largely trade @-@ based relationships around the world , Turkey still maintains that it is a Western partner .
The new owners plan to make Piccadilly the biggest retailer in Bulgaria , with a market share of between 20 % and 25 % .
Yves de Kermabon : The work of EULEX focuses on two areas : Mentoring , Monitoring and Advising ( MMA ) and executive functions .
Many try to reform them by force , which leads to the opposite effect , driving them to run from home again .
He stressed the period had been a " lost decade " for those countries .
According to the Centre , there are at least two generations of Roma without birth certificates , in Belgrade alone .
The municipality , headquartered in the southern part , decided to create a free economic zone where companies can operate tax free .
By Erl Murati for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 08 / 11 / 11
The economy has shrunk by 15 % since 2008 under the weight of repeated pay cuts , tax hikes , slashed pensions , and upcoming job cuts for 150,000 public workers over the next three years .
Statistics show the proportion of Greek women who use computers , 45 % , is much lower than the EU average , which stands at 63
He served as a press officer in the United States where he was taught by Valaoritis -- at a time when Valaoritis gained even more renown and churned out works inspired by his loathing of the military rulers .
The news came after representatives of Russia 's Gazprom , which will begin building the pipeline by the end of this year , and Montenegrin authorities met in Podgorica on Friday ( February 3rd ) .
By Robert C. Austin for Southeast European Times - 26 / 12 / 06
Modernisations aside , many associate Ramadan with family and friends .
The Greek economy registered a decline of 2.5 % in the first quarter , the Hellenic Statistical Authority announced on Wednesday ( June 9th ) .
Foreign Minister Nikola Popovski initiated a meeting with Fule in Strasbourg last week , and told him the EC 's omission is contrary to European values .
Much of the food on the shelves in Bosnia and Herzegovina comes from countries such as Croatia , Serbia and Slovenia , and even from locations as far away as China .
More than 350 professors and researchers applied for funding in a competition announced by the ministry last year .
" I will not go back , " he says .
This way , the Macedonians " showed their expectations as citizens of this democracy , " Reeker said .
" Nobody is in prison in Turkey today for expressing their ideas , " Kapusuz said , adding all arrests were the result of laws being broken , and not because journalists had spoken their mind .
They also found Jovanovic , who served as his deputy in the Red Berets , guilty of pulling the trigger .
Macedonian children are now entering school at age 6 instead of 7 , and English will be part of the core curriculum from the first grade .
The three stand accused of taking part in a " joint criminal enterprise " with the intention of persecuting local Serbs .
The government lacks " a clear agenda and consensus between all political groups which would enable serious talks with Belgrade , " said Ali Isufu of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) .
In the absence of unanimity from the Security Council , the EU and the US , the question of Serbia plays a bigger role .
" Greece ... is in favour of liberalising the visa regime so that the citizens of the Western Balkans can travel freely in all the countries of Europe , " Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said after a May meeting with her Serbian counterpart , Vuk Jeremic .
NGO revives Bucharest district ... culturally
At Krivajevici , so far , workers have cleared 4,000 square metres where they managed to find , deactivate and destroy two anti @-@ tank mines , one mortar shell and one piece of grenade launcher shell .
" We received the [ court ] invitation and are getting ready to answer , " Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski confirmed .
The countryside is wonderful and now we understand why this is considered one of the prettiest countries in the world .
A1 TV and four newspapers were closed for failing to pay taxes and fulfill obligations to creditors .
" Blogs on the one hand and social media on the other have begun transforming into a political agora , a forum space . "
" The normalization of the relations between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is vital . "
Jansa also reaffirmed his country 's support for Macedonia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic bid and for the country 's economic development .
Laughter , singing and dancing then erupt everywhere .
A Bulgarian woman takes a look at her UK visa as she leaves the British embassy in Sofia .
The exhibition , which features more than 150 works dedicated to the region 's communist past , will remain open until April 27th .
None of the assailants have been identified .
Last , but not least , this measure could reduce a class of privileged , with special pensions , incomes and state funds at their discretion , " he said .
The RS parliament on Wednesday demanded the RS government review all past transfers of responsibilities from the entity to the state @-@ level authorities .
Finland 's Ahtisaari accepts Nobel Peace Prize
Passing the law is one of the conditions for moving closer to EU membership .
The engineer survived and the bunkers were put into mass production .
Croatian scientist Tomislav Domazet @-@ Loso led a team that announced a new breakthrough in evolutionary studies .
The next one is scheduled for November 28th .
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A 10 % hike in VAT for the Greek hospitality sector entered into force on Thursday ( September 1st ) .
In an additional attempt to garner support from the international community , Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki wrote to EC Commissioner for Multilingualism Leonard Orban .
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They , too , hope for high honours in Beijing .
Science and Technology : Equipment to help border authorities prevent terror attack
Serbia currently rank 92nd among 183 countries listed in World Bank 's " Doing Business 2012 , " and is at the back of the line in regional rankings .
The 30th edition of the International Cinematographers ' Film Festival Manaki Brothers began on Saturday ( September 26th ) in Bitola , Macedonia .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 17 / 08 / 11
Washington and Baghdad have agreed that the last US forces will leave Iraq by the end of 2011 , he also explained .
Selmani : New Democracy is neither a Thaci project nor a project of Gruevski and his VMRO @-@ DPMNE .
Victories in tennis , water polo , handball and volleyball are a source of national pride .
The US State Department 's annual report on human rights practices finds police abuse , intimidation of journalists and corruption are still problems in many Balkan countries .
" I have no one to teach , " sighs Vernesa Hajradini , 53 , who has spent 35 years behind a loom .
Turkey pledges support for Sarkozy 's " Club Med "
" I prefer Muslim musicians to draw attention to and associate them directly with Ramadan .
" Approval of the broadcasting digitalisation license in the Republic of Macedonia will allow TV viewers to get better viewing quality , " said AEK Director Petar Ivanovski .
In just a matter of days , however , BiH political leaders were able to hash out a compromise .
The Executive Board of the IMF completed the second review of Macedonia 's economic performance under a 58.2m @-@ euro , three @-@ year Stand @-@ By Arrangement .
He called on them to recommend candidates whose records are clean .
" It appears that the pensions to be paid to the retired deputies are distinctly disproportional with the average pensions in the country , " argued the court , underlining that constitutional order is based on the principles of democracy , equality , non @-@ discrimination and social justice .
" No less important , Macedonia has intensive co @-@ operation with Turkey , the US 's biggest ally in the region , and we participate in the military mission in Afghanistan and in Iraq and did in Bosnia before that , " he added .
Erdogan said that he and the French president discussed all aspects of bilateral relations , including economic and military ties , along with the possibility of co @-@ operating to address regional and global problems .
In Romania , critics are asking themselves what direction fashion in their country is headed .
It is clear that all of these delays would not have happened if Kosovo had a dynamic life over the past six years , " said Veton Surroi , Kosovo 's delegation head for community rights .
" They continue to believe in European integration and have greater confidence in foreign than in domestic authorities . "
Before the talks began , the Turkish Cypriots submitted proposals on governance and power @-@ sharing , which the Greek Cypriots flatly rejected as " unacceptable . "
The country hopes to join the Schengen area by the end of this year .
After nine hearings , the trial will take a summer break around mid @-@ July .
The global economic crisis has compounded the problem further , with a growing number of anxious depositors choosing to withdraw their money .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 06 / 11 / 09
Nearly 120 NGOs proposed that towns in the region name one of their streets after the brave young man .
Society has also progressed -- any visitor can testify to this -- Pristina becoming a vibrant Balkan capital .
" I firmly believe that you will enrich our dowry of medals during these Olympic Games , " said President Traian Basescu before the delegation departed .
For years , Greeks would boast about the lack of homelessness that was so common in other parts of the world .
A Bulgarian director wins big at Tokyo 's International Film Festival .
" We wanted to create a sort of tourist story .
Both are rich in stem cells - primary cells that have the ability to renew themselves through cell division and produce other cell types .
The Council of Europe disbursed a grant worth 1m euros for excavation of the Tirana Castle , Lorenc Bejko , the head of the Albanian Cultural Monument Institute , said on Monday ( June 2nd ) .
" There is no proof that confirms Mr. Mediu 's corruption or wrongdoing , " he told Voice of America on February 7th .
The proposal in subject to approval by the European Parliament . ( Beta , B92 - 5 / 11 / 09 )
" The Hearings Chamber is the only body relevant for deciding whether the case is ready for trial , " tribunal spokeswoman Nerma Jelacic said .
In Macedonia , the government is gearing up to develop " all types of tourism : mass tourism , rural , alternative , winter , wine and eco , " Minister of Economy Valon Saraquin told SETimes .
Some 550 publishing houses from Greece , Kosovo , Macedonia , Romania and other countries are participating in the nine @-@ day fair .
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Also , four policemen from Serbia .
On September 4th , clashes broke out in Novi Pazar over construction of a kindergarten on a property that the Islamic Community claims belongs to it .
Koncar will finance the project with 11m euros of its own funds , with the rest provided through loans from commercial banks .
Just few miles from Resen is Oteshevo -- a tourist settlement on Lake Prespa -- where the colony 's studios are located .
I expect a ripple of positive effects , " Josko Lokas , a tourism sector entrepreneur , told SETimes .
Besides these , the main challenger will be the Australians .
The government served as a guarantor for the loan , since KESH had trouble repaying earlier loans .
The park is to become operational in 2013 and will have an annual production capacity of 100 MWh .
Representatives of the community , who met with the UN ambassadors , voiced hope that they would support his proposals .
The provisional closure of talks on the policy areas , or chapters , on the right of establishment and freedom to provide services and on social policy and employment was officially confirmed during a ministerial @-@ level intergovernmental accession conference in Brussels .
Now , four months before the new elections , Tihic says such mistakes must be avoided ; voters should deny support to policies of exclusion and nationalism .
The chief of the task force against corruption in the Kosovo Special Prosecutor 's Office and two others were arrested on charges of abuse of power .
EULEX 's de Marnhac : freedom of movement is a must
The agreement was hammered out on Thursday ( December 30th ) among the leaders of the Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ) , the Democratic Party ( DP ) , and the Liberal Party ( LP ) .
" Children love to see when I bake it , and then make pershesh , " a dish which involves mixing bread with what 's left in the pan .
While largely a symbolic gesture , Thursday 's move is considered an important step towards the revival of re @-@ unification talks between the two communities , which have been stalled since 2004 .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 10 / 04 / 09
On average , countries have about a 35 % chance of success .
All four monuments perform the essential task of delivering the country 's values and culture around the globe , as well as testifying to its antiquity .
The government 's first 100 days were also marked by the arrest of cigarette smuggling suspects from the 1990s .
Sutanovac : The Serbian Army must be ready to take part in all peacekeeping missions around the world .
Hundreds of children in Albania are forced to hide or remain in their homes due to blood feuds . [ Reuters ]
Macedonia has already done so , having received a 1 on the EC 's assessment scale .
Macedonia and Qatar signed several agreements to boost economic ties , promote investments and strengthen co @-@ operation in tourism .
Business : World Bank seeks improved business climate in Albania
This year has been a record in terms of tourism arrivals and revenues , despite the summer fires that swept through the country in late August , during peak season .
Clearly , for Berisha fair @-@ play is an oxymoron , " he added .
Officially , the average monthly wage in the sector is 211 euros .
During the talks at Westminster , the seat of the British Parliament , Tariceanu again called on British authorities to ease the restrictions on migrant workers from Romania .
Critics of the Albanian plan question whether the nation should risk the dangers of nuclear power before looking for energy from hydro projects , and wind and solar power .
Reruns remain a ratings hit , and the show has sparked significant interest in visiting Turkey , especially locations where " Binbir Gece " was shot .
When those votes were included , it was Basha who held the lead .
Greece 's parliament may remain split after the elections . [ Reuters ]
Throughout the negotiation process , Belgrade has been offering only broad autonomy and has rejected any plan to put the province on the path to statehood , including former UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's proposal to grant it internationally supervised independence .
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt , whose country holds the EU 's rotating presidency , said on Friday ( November 27th ) that he does not expect Greece to veto Macedonia 's EU accession talks at a European Council summit on December 7th , despite the long @-@ standing name dispute between the two countries .
Up to eight of the 18 parties and coalitions registered for the vote are likely to surpass the 4 % threshold for entry in the next 240 @-@ seat unicameral assembly , but none will get a clear majority , polls show .
Officials hoped to also obtain an exact date for the launch of EU membership talks .
Marijan Nikolov of the Centre for Economic Analysis questioned whether the investment package is " financially sustainable and harmonised with the country 's strategy for managing the public debt . "
This is the 11th time that the Serbian team is competing at the World Cup .
Decades of shoddy building practices and a lack of emergency preparedness complicated the situation .
He met with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias , who briefed him on the essence of the Cypriot issue .
The most recent , during freezing temperatures in January , raised further questions about Moscow 's reliability as an energy partner and prompted louder calls for a diversification of the EU 's supply routes and sources .
" I think they are honest people .
At issue is Article 26 of the Primary Education Law , which permitted religious studies in public schools .
German company ATX International Tirana signed a contract with the Albanian Ministry of Economy , Trade and Energy on Tuesday ( July 27th ) , to build an industrial park in the northern town of Shengjin .
In addition , they proposed that , in the future , the budgets of countries in the region be harmonised with the European Commission .
Critics call the wave of arrests an effort to intimidate the opposition .
On Monday ( December 12th ) , the two sides agreed at the parliamentary integration committee to start working on a New Action Plan draft to fulfill the twelve EC recommendations .
Swimmer Monika Spasovska and handball player Darko Georgievski will participate in the camp for young sportsmen in Beijing from August 6th through the 17th .
The commission is doing nothing but sitting on the fence , waiting .
The 3G services will be an important step not only for the development of the local telecommunications market , but also for the country 's economic development , AKEP said .
The euro went into circulation in the EU on January 1st 2002 , with 12 of the then 15 @-@ member Union joining the eurozone at the time .
I was 11 , and always hid myself to eat , because I felt sorry that I could eat and she could not .
According to the Albanian Institute of Public Health , smoking is a massive phenomenon in the country , especially among young people .
The party ended up losing 15 % of the vote compared to its 2007 numbers , winning only four mayoral positions .
One of the coins was found by journalist Valentina Jasovic , who came to cover the event for Jagodina @-@ based Palma Plus TV .
" We cannot separately value any part of the agreement , " the AP quoted Shoigu as saying at a press conference during a visit to the southern town of Nis later Monday .
Serbia dismissed the Ahtisaari plan , because the country 's allies in the UN Security Council -- Russia and China -- blocked its adoption in the UN .
The fire stunned the country , with a three @-@ day mourning period observed in Novi Sad .
It 's nature 's way of telling us we have gone too far . "
" The victim should not leave the house , the violent person should leave , " she said .
The issue has been highlighted recently amid concerns it may damage Kosovo 's orientation towards the West .
The EBRD will provide 14m euros , while the rest will come from the EIB .
Forest fires ravage mostly Antalya and the surrounding coastal region , a valuable tourist area .
" The meeting with the top of the state was attended by several businesspeople who are asking for more favourable credit terms and who employ just 1 % of Serbia 's workers , " Association Vice @-@ President Milan Knezevic told SETimes .
With processing expected to take more time , some airlines have advised their passengers to make sure they arrive at the airports earlier than usual -- two hours ahead of a European flight and three hours early for a transatlantic flight .
Nevertheless , the percentage of loans distributed in the national currency , the lek , is on the rise .
Caglavica Media Centre first started on the internet , and now provides services in the main Kosovo languages .
Natasa told SETimes she did not berate her husband for allowing her birthday to be pushed into the background by the match .
Participants discussed new trends in the blogosphere and social networking , the connection between social networks and business , copyright protection , marketing and the internet and other topics .
A new Gallup poll finds that Macedonians -- more than 50 % of whom are unable to pay their utility bills -- are unhappy with the country 's standard of living .
Telekom Srbija tender remains controversial
Croatia 's Josipovic pays landmark visit to Republika Srpska
Local authorities in Vodnjan and Tisno will be responsible if the court orders the payment .
Despite a 200 @-@ year tradition , Serbia is facing major challenges in its higher education sector -- chiefly the adoption of European standards and accession to a common European education system .
The tribunal said that " Kabashi 's testimony is relevant to the retrial ... as it relates to the defendants ' alleged responsibility for crimes committed at KLA headquarters and the prison in Jablanica . "
Though we have a modest purchasing power , it could contract even more due to a hike in prices , " he said .
" What do I care what they celebrate in the Federation ?
Croatian tennis player Mario Ancic won the St Petersburg Open , defeating the defending champion , Sweden 's Thomas Johansson , 7 @-@ 5 , 7 @-@ 6 .
He insisted that Kosovo , which is recognised by 65 countries in the world , including the majority of EU member states and Balkan nations -- except Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , and Romania -- should participate in international forums under UNMIK 's flag .
" If we would get any sign from the EU , things would be different .
It replaces the former EC Delegation .
Under the constitution , he would again need a two @-@ thirds majority to win .
Moreover , the new technologies , biological hazards and the work on complex machines increase workplace risks and require even higher work protection standards .
Official statistics released on Monday showed that Turkey 's economy grew by more than 6 % last year , significantly surpassing earlier projections .
Some even dub him a hero .
Macedonia and Serbia signed an agreement defining their border in 2001 , but Kosovo has refused to recognise the stretch between itself and Macedonia .
It has been recognised only by Turkey .
The first was in 2003 , when the late Boris Trajkovski gave amnesty to former Interior Minister Dosta Dimovska and the ex @-@ director of the Fifth Department , Aleksander Cvetkov , in connection with a wiretapping case .
One of the key documents signed by US President George W. Bush , German Chancellor Angela Merkel -- whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency -- and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso was the trans @-@ Atlantic economic partnership plan .
The Bayram meal -- or the Bayram sofra as it is called in Bosnia -- is again special : the hosts must set the table with their best tablecloth , plates and utensils .
In the three days before the indictment is made public on July 16th , Hadzic flees his home in Novi Sad .
Nevertheless , Croatia is starting to find a regular place on the tour lists of international stars .
The Belgrade prosecutor 's office says trials are forthcoming for the journalists who are responsible for inciting 1990s war crimes in the former Yugoslavia .
All we get is enough money to feed the children , " Tola adds .
" Violence and attempts to manipulate the campaign sadly cast a shadow over otherwise well @-@ implemented elections , " OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Vice President Pia Christmas @-@ Moller said .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis were in Brussels on Monday ( September 1st ) to participate in the EU summit on the Caucasus crisis and possible repercussions .
" Going down the way of unilateral moves , Kosovo is not going to join the ranks of fully recognised members of the international community , " he said .
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" There have been some remarkable milestones that affected Turkish @-@ Russian relations and paved the way for further co @-@ operation , " Habibe Ozdal , a researcher at the International Strategic Research Organisation , specialising in Russia and Black Sea Studies , tells SETimes .
His love for theatre continues to this day and he has launched a film production company called Balkan Film in Republika Srpska .
I am not giving that away , " she said .
He sees Serbia as a threat to national security .
Condemning the incident , authorities said there was no evidence to link the attack to the ongoing internationally @-@ sponsored negotiations on Kosovo 's final status .
The KSF will be a multi @-@ ethnic force representing all of Kosovo 's citizens , as well as a force with full international support that will heed Kosovo 's Constitution and NATO standards , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said on Wednesday .
Romania
If Croatia could get the votes from the NAM countries -- as , indeed , it eventually did -- then the Security Council seat was secured .
Brussels has agreed to a Russian proposal for a new set of status talks between Belgrade and Pristina , the AFP reported on Tuesday ( January 16th ) .
It does raise questions about exclusivity and discrimination , for reports also suggest that such instruction would be purely Islamic in orientation . "
" This is as a result of the incapability of the state to prevent the fires , then to deal with them and finally to resolve the situation . "
Investors are waiting for it .
" The biggest repercussions [ on local economies ] are from the overall economic crisis and not from the [ Greek ] crisis , " Grigor Porozhanov , the commercial attaché at the Bulgarian Embassy in Athens , said recently
But some believe the experience of the 2004 uprising has created stronger political awareness within the country 's two million Kurds , making them a force that Damascus is wary of tackling while unrest persists elsewhere .
If these plagues can not be dealt with , Steinberg said , economic success for Kosovo will remain in doubt .
Romania supplies around 65 % of its own needs .
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Around 40 % are younger than 35 .
The town of Tuzla , Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the first International Spring Book Fair from May 26th to May 31st .
Stephen the Great ( 1433 @-@ 1504 ) won a landslide victory , receiving 77.5 % of the votes .
" There is an 80 % chance that the Belene project will be stopped , " Bloomberg news agency quoted Djankov as saying in an interview Thursday .
One should have a balance in their life , " Mirzeta says .
Referring to Macedonian media reports , the AP on Tuesday cited two of the five alternative names suggested by Nimetz -- Democratic Republic of Macedonia and Independent Republic of Macedonia -- as seeming acceptable to Skopje .
He now stands a good chance of qualifying for the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai that begins on November 12th .
Experts came to Skopje to assess Macedonia 's economic and financial state as part of the country 's Precautionary Credit Line review .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis was in Belgrade on Monday ( February 2nd ) as chairperson of the OSCE . [ Getty Images ]
US directors Terry George ( Hotel Rwanda ) and Michael Moore ( Fahrenheit 9 / 11 , Sicko ) will take part in the 2007 Sarajevo Film Festival , organisers announced .
According to Romanian media reports , the unions are also pressing the government to increase economic investment , support economic agencies , create jobs , protect workers and ensure decent pensions .
The World Bank has cancelled a $ 3.6m tender to supply equipment to Albanian hospitals due to problems and violations .
Yet both pipelines would draw from the same Caspian reserves .
About 150 people were ejected from the main venue of the two @-@ week event and had their tickets confiscated .
She believes the crisis in the eurozone will not impact Kosovo .
KFOR Deputy Chief of Public Affairs Major Marc Stümmler told SETimes that " the last barricades have been on Kosovo soil , very close to the Administrative Boundary Line ( ABL ) . "
" Now is the time to overcome all that has divided the people on the Cyprus problem these past years . "
" This is not an indefinite process , " the UN envoy stressed .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( left ) and Democratic Society Party leader Ahmet Turk pose during a meeting in Ankara on Wednesday ( August 5th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Without job prospects , the young are forced to seek other means of creating an income .
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Historians assessed the significance of the moment and decrypted the message behind the speech itself .
However , no party has been prosecuted for the crime .
Though many agree donating organs is a benevolent gesture , few follow through with action .
The reasons are many but none of them are sustainable .
The ministry will keep 10 % of the money as a reserve fund against the possible impact of the global financial crisis on the industry .
The library was established in 1947 , serves 100,000 readers a year , and presently has six departments , including those on German and US literature , as well as a rich collection of children 's books .
The subsequent communist dictatorship then forcibly displaced whole Roma communities and confiscated their assets in pursuing its objective of creating a homogenous Romanian society .
" [ Institutions ] have to look to prevent such acts , " Sahit Krasniqi , 66 , a retired policeman from Pristina , told SETimes .
" We , the representatives of the people of Serbia warn the EU that only a whole , not a fragmented Serbia can and wants to negotiate on European integration , " Reuters quoted the document as reading .
If BiH politicians fail to reach a compromise within the next three weeks , " the international community will have to react , " High Representative Miroslav Lajcak told the British daily The Guardian on Wednesday .
When the SDP changes , society changes , too , " Milanovic said .
Romanian weightlifter Ninel Miculescu won three gold medals at the European Weightlifting Championships in Minsk on April 7th .
But lawmakers also voiced regret the Serbian authorities ' actions in calling on Kosovo Serbs to boycott the mid @-@ November elections .
Most of the EU 's 27 members say they would be ready to sign the accord even if the remaining fugitives remain at large , as long as Belgrade visibly makes every effort to capture them .
It is drawing the attention of international authorities and the media .
Business leaders and economists are urging the government to revive Turkey 's EU process to counter the economic crisis .
The trial reportedly relates to a serious robbery in 2007 involving two Kosovo Serbs .
You are now in a position to help others do the same , " he said .
In 2010 alone , he said , BiH earned route fees to the tune of 11,000 euros , whereas Serbia and Croatia collected 7,500 and 5,000 euros respectively .
Taking to the roads last month , the workers managed to exert pressure and obtain payment for the month of April .
Belgrade and Zagreb concur that they need to co @-@ operate in order to solve their urgent problems , particularly the effects of the global economic crisis .
" Kosovo police respond immediately to family violence , and strong mechanisms are being built to put victims in protected houses .
A tight result is almost certain in Podgorica , which represents around one third of the total 400,000 registered voters .
It then became the site of the single worst atrocity in post World War II Europe , when thousands of Bosniak men and boys were executed summarily by Bosnian Serb forces .
Both will benefit from a constructive dialogue , as far as their European perspective is concerned .
" I expect the investigation to provide answers , as does Zoran Djindjic 's family and all Serbian citizens , " Djelic said .
But the strong involvement of the international community boosts his optimism about prospects for a deal .
The Danube . [ Getty Images ]
" All are hard @-@ working , motivated , they don 't need to be forced to learn , but are prepared and well @-@ practiced .
Eurostat numbers show that Greece , the oldest EU member in Southeast Europe , had a gender pay gap of 25 % in 2002 ; in 2008 , it had narrowed to 22 % .
The European Cup in Sitting Volleyball for Men 2007 wrapped up in Sarajevo on Sunday ( October 28th ) .
" I think that the ideas that I have proposed fulfill the needs of both sides , " UN envoy Matthew Nimetz said . [ Getty Images ]
" We have chosen to elect one vice president from the opposition party so we could set a new parliament in a more democratic tone , and so that the SNSD -- as a ruling party together with its coalition partners -- could show a certain responsibility towards the opinion of the minority in RS parliament , " said Nikola Bastinac , an SNSD parliament member .
The IMF extended Romania a 24 @-@ month 3.6 billion @-@ euro stand @-@ by loan in March 2011 .
In another government sector , Justice Minister Ilir Rusmajli tendered his resignation in November following allegations of corruption in the country 's prison service by Prison Director Saimir Shehri .
The final decision will be made after the other two individuals suspected of crimes against Serbs in Vukovar -- Danko Maslov and Petar Janjic Tromblon -- are questioned .
Also in business news : a Romanian carmaker will launch its cheapest model yet , and Germany will host EXPO Turkey 2009 .
Nimetz said he discussed a revised version of his October proposal .
Albania 's Flamurtari football team beat Scotland 's Motherwell on Thursday ( July 16th ) in a match in Vlora .
Start baking at 130 @-@ 150C , and then continue at 170 @-@ 180C until done .
The government decided to actively address the problem because the troublesome franc became a hot political issue this election year .
Turks are all too familiar with terrorist violence .
Damir said he has no need to hide his military past but does not want problems at border crossings with neighbouring countries .
" I feel some relief as the death penalty no longer hangs over their heads , " said Dr. Zdravko Georgiev , husband of one of the nurses , Valcheva .
China is expanding its influence in Europe and the Balkans . [ Reuters ]
The deputy head of Turkey 's General Staff , General Ergin Saygun , told reporters on Monday that it is too early to discuss the timing or scale of a possible military operation .
Tanja Fajon , EP rapporteur on visa liberalisation for the Western Balkans , said on Thursday ( November 12th ) that Kosovo should not be left out of the visa process " because Kosovo cannot be a black hole in the region . "
Representatives of the Southeast European media met on October 14th to discuss the integration of countries in the region into NATO and to share their experiences
President Ivo Josipovic became the first Croatian leader to visit the site of the Bleiburg massacre .
" If Hadzic is not arrested by June 30 , 2012 , he would be tried by the International Residual Mechanism , " tribunal spokesperson Nerma Jelacic told reporters in Belgrade .
The deal-- which will be signed Thursday after being translated into Turkish , Arabic and English -- will allow Turkish " hot pursue " operations into northern Iraq against PKK militants , but with some conditions .
Athens said an agreement must precede discussion of its implementation .
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The United States recognised BiH on April 7th 1992 . [ AFP ]
Bulgarian households will be paying an average of 14 % more for electricity as of Tuesday ( July 1st ) .
" Serbia has shown that it has the capacity to quickly proceed once the political obstacles have been removed . "
The document envisions continuing austerity cuts and more efforts to collect tax revenues . ( AFP , Xinhua , ANA @-@ MPA - 04 / 10 / 10 )
" This means everything related to the Balkans is of interest to us , " Erdogan said .
The exact amount will be established after total losses are assessed .
Others include Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk and novelist Elif Shafak .
On the other hand , Mladen Bosic , president of Karadzic 's Serb Democratic Party ( SDS ) in Banja Luka , described the statements by Silajdzic and other officials in Sarajevo as " political orgies " that indicate a Karadzic trial would turn into a trial of RS .
The concept of our programming is similar ; sometimes we have different presentations or we exchange the same lecturers and presentations .
Despite the requirements , four Balkan states striving for Union membership -- Croatia , Macedonia , Turkey and Serbia -- are facing blocks by EU member states over bilateral disagreements .
" On the contrary , it increases trust in the maximal effectiveness of NATO as the alliance in which Albania participates .
It could mark the beginning of a return by ethnic Albanians to Serbia 's political life .
Berisha pledges to decrease it even further .
The international food giant Kraft will shut down its manufacturing operations in Romania and partly relocate to Bulgaria .
Under the principle , at least two @-@ thirds of the members of Macedonian minorities in parliament should vote in decisions affecting minorities .
Tension has been mounting in the country since the October 2006 general elections .
However , there is no agreement about it ten months after the elections , so probably there will not be a need to interrupt the vacation , " House of Representatives chairman Denis Becirovic told SETimes .
It 's a dirty job but still a job .
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In Greece , an ongoing joint Greek @-@ Israeli air force exercise was immediately halted , and a high @-@ profile visit by Israel 's air force general staff chief -- who was to have observed the exercise -- has been cancelled .
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Following attacks on Turkish soldiers last week by the PKK , killing 13 and wounding seven , tensions on the street have risen along with nationalist sentiment .
Stefan Pejovic , 29 , a resident of Biograd village near Nevesinje in east Herzegovina , has been without electricity and water for a week .
Also this week : the French company Financier Immobilier is in talks with Montenegro to build a tourist complex .
Economic analyst Fatos Cocoli says that power problems are typical for Albania .
" I do not think we could allow a lack of security because of all these political disputes -- we have to find pragmatic solutions , " Rasmussen said Thursday ( August 27th ) .
Acting on a tip , Serbian police raided a house in the southern city of Nis on Wednesday , as part of a " comprehensive search " for Zupljanin , but failed to arrest the fugitive .
Pristina is getting a big , new statue .
It is necessary to define the boundaries of the Turkishness concept and place it on firm ground . "
" In the long run , it can lead to frustration when someone asks you such a question : Then , why did such a glorious period end ? " said historian Ahmet Kuyas of Galatasaray University .
She added , however , that the Bosnian Serb president and his political allies will only go so far .
EU @-@ Montenegro political dialogue will be held on the sidelines of the EU foreign ministers ' two @-@ day meeting that starts on Tuesday .
Last week , Western nations decided to shelve a draft UN Security Council resolution on Kosovo in the face of a potential Russian veto .
How can they take their paycheck from RS and act against its interests ? " said Marko Pavic , president of the Democratic People 's Union , a partner in the ruling coalition .
Numerous civil officials suspected of bribery have been arrested and tried , and prosecutions of human trafficking cases have increased , they say .
Progress towards EU integration has been sluggish . [ Reuters ]
Bulgaria 's Maria Grozdeva won her ninth European title in sports shooting at the European Championship in Osijek , Croatia , on Sunday ( July 19th ) , Bulgarian media reported .
Turkey is one of only three countries that put a geographical restriction on asylum seekers , only granting permanent refugee status to those fleeing from Europe .
" From now on , we will fight for the equality of Serbs in Montenegro , " a press release vows .
European integration is the only option for countries in the Balkans , officials and diplomats from 18 countries concluded at the two @-@ day Central European Initiative ( CEI ) summit in Ohrid on Friday ( May 2nd ) and Saturday .
Another problem was lack of contacts between jurisdictions .
The NATO mission in Afghanistan is the riskiest , says Tonino Picula , vice president of parliament 's Foreign Policy Committee .
Opposing the government 's plans to privatise terminals , workers at the two main commercial ports in Greece started a 48 @-@ hour strike on Wednesday .
A recent report from Brussels on implementation of the visa liberalisation roadmap found significant progress in a number of areas , including document security and measures against illegal migration .
Easy credit and a positive economic outlook have Turks buying new cars and trucks .
Kosovo is hosting the 12th edition of the Pristina Book Fair , opening its doors to 100 publishing houses from Kosovo , Albania , Macedonia and other European countries Monday ( June 7th ) .
The Croatian government approved several budget revisions , including one that will force smokers to dig a little deeper .
The country is now a step closer to joining the US Visa Waiver Programme ( VWP ) , which currently includes most other EU countries .
Two of the nurses say they were raped .
Price hikes making Greeks put out their cigarettes
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Tadic voiced hope that UN prosecutors will appeal what Kostunica described as " a mockery of justice . "
Former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , now one of the opposition leaders , says the state will lose approximately 300m euros due to the lower customs duties .
But the authority is not the only institution in charge .
" He was also a source of great inspiration to all those who fight for freedom and democracy around the world .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 20 / 02 / 07
US President Barack Obama met with Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis on Saturday ( April 4th ) on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Strasbourg .
" We will even provide them with free transport so they can come to the voting places .
Croatia 's departure would be a powerfully symbolic step .
The condition remains the same , there is nothing new in relations between the EU and Serbia and the Serbian authorities are expected " to demonstrate a clear political resolve and take effective steps towards arresting the remaining war crimes suspects , " Beta news agency quoted EC sources as saying .
EIB representative Dominique Courbin said that by investing in education , Serbia is investing in the future .
With the two countries ' EU entry in January 2007 , the EC established a special Co @-@ operation and Verification Mechanism ( CVM ) to assess the headway being made in meeting their judicial reform and anti @-@ corruption commitments , and in Bulgaria 's case -- in fighting organised crime .
The standoff over Cyprus and objections by French President Nicolas Sarkozy , who opposes Turkish membership in the EU , have combined to block the opening of 13 key chapters .
The project has provided grid technology to various universities from Albania , BiH , Croatia , Macedonia , Serbia and Montenegro .
The affluence of those days however , rested on shaky ground .
According to spokesperson Natasha Butler , the move shows Serbia is committed to reconciliation in the region .
November 9th -- Karadzic 's successor as president , Biljana Plavsic , fires Mladic .
It is they who had insisted the most on the opening of the Brussels office , DSS representative Borko Ilic told SETimes .
On Wednesday ( December 14th ) the court ruled the presidential vote legitimate , thus rejecting the claim .
" It 's just ruthless , " she said .
We have had this plan going on for three months and we spoke to every Roma there and the local Roma organisations , " Chereches told SETimes , insisting that the US Embassy had been deliberately misinformed by NGOs .
Report highlights lack of political will to fight corruption in Bulgaria
Romania 's medical system is facing a serious exodus of medical staff .
Tourism is big business on the island , yet Hvar wonders remain affordable .
The Canadian company Reservoir Capital plans to build two hydro power plants with a total capacity of 48MW on the Lim River , near Prijepolje , Serbia .
Greek and Turkish swimmers participated in the competition . [ Getty Images ]
The four countries have agreed to strengthen existing co @-@ operation , develop long @-@ term strategic partnership and solidarity , and further boost economic integration , Turkish Trade Minister Zafer Caglayan said Sunday ( August 1st ) .
Buckovski , Stamboliski and Petkovski have been charged with " generating substantial material gain for themselves by damaging the state budget . "
European Commission Vice @-@ President Gunter Verheugen and Albanian Economy Minister Genc Ruli signed a memorandum of understanding formalising Albania 's entry into the entrepreneurship and innovation pillar of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme ( CIP ) .
This year , he finally wrapped up the search for his missing relatives , but his efforts to secure justice continue , as we report in the second of a two @-@ part series .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and his Iraqi counterpart met in Ankara .
But the biggest challenge Croatia faces in becoming the EU 's 28th member is " selling " the benefits of accession to its citizens , according to MEPs .
That day , a memorial service and burial were taking place for 775 victims whose remains have been identified this year .
He was awarded the Stara Planina medal -- Bulgaria 's highest decoration -- for his help in bringing home the medics jailed for years in Libya .
The goal of their visit was to collect information for their new report on Montenegro 's progress .
Optimism about Macedonia 's economic prospects
They have a very international frame of mind .
Maybe it hasn 't hit full force yet like in other towns , but I know many friends who are having a difficult time finding a job , " Milena said .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 23 / 03 / 11
It can also collect them from the shelves once a transaction is made and take them to a loading machine .
The international theatre event is celebrating its 50th anniversary .
Another risk comes from possible political populism in next year 's elections , Popa said .
The good news is that domestic drug use remains comparatively low , at least for the time being .
Kosovo 's independence has brought peace , stability and a European perspective to the Balkan region , Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and Slovenian President Danilo Turk said on Thursday ( April 16th ) after a meeting in Ljubljana .
Serbs in the north staged a mass boycott of the election .
On the other hand , we have examples where omissions are allowed even in the most sensitive places , " Stojanovski said .
So the agreement with Serbia is a positive development in the right direction .
The " road map " of requirements each country has received covers four sets of issues : document security ; illegal migration , including readmission ; public order and security ; and external relations and fundamental rights .
The parliament speakers from Albania and Croatia have requested a rapid accession protocol to NATO .
Amid mounting frustration in Kosovo over the delay in resolving the province 's status , the province 's ethnic Albanian leadership has been calling for calm .
ICJ : Kosovo hearing to open in December
In 2003 , Serbia signed the Bologna Declaration , a key document endorsed by 46 countries .
At the end of the meeting , the international community 's top mediator in BiH , High Representative Miroslav Lajcak , said the country is no hostage of Kosovo .
Attending the opening party were US Ambassador Patrick Moon and Zeljko Komsic , chairman of the tripartite presidency .
It is considered one of the poorest areas in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) , and economic downturn has made things even worse .
The AKP government will analyse the recently strengthened anti @-@ terror laws of EU members Spain and Britain and plans to introduce new laws that conform with EU standards .
Macedonian Minister of Information and Technology Ivo Ivanovski unveiled on March 27th his country 's first supercomputer .
Belgrade is preparing , in exchange for the aid , to make politically painful decisions .
Before price controls went into effect this month , the price of sugar in a Serbia supermarket averaged 111 to 113 dinars per kilogram , about 10 % more expensive than in Podgorica and Skopje .
Serbia is , however , experiencing a wave of price hikes .
The project could cost as much as $ 20 billion .
The SPO proposed such a law in 2004 .
Economist Stojan Stamenkovic said that the halt in foreign investment results from political instability and threatens economic growth .
" Romania 's political climate gives the EU jitters , " said the Financial Times recently , quoting a Western analyst based in Bucharest .
Radical Muslim groups held noon prayers protesting any further construction .
Merkel : Turkey needs to step up efforts on Cyprus issue
A phenomenon that cuts to the heart of modern Turkey , Islamic organisations express the grassroots thinking of many in a country that is contributing to the founding of a new era in no small way .
" Although I have received many awards for my contribution to world peace , I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that people from your country decided to present me with this honour , " wrote Mandela .
It was based on the idea for a joint regional architecture " to defend not only Russia and the United States but also NATO allies against the missile threat , " a senior US administrator said in Moscow on Friday .
Recent successes include a Golden Palm at Cannes for director Cristian Mungiu 's " 4 Months , 3 Weeks and 2 Days . "
Kosovo Serb refugees , meanwhile , wait to see concrete improvements in their situation .
Papandreou and Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos were summoned to Cannes on Wednesday .
Online group Pirate Party founder Aleksandar Blagojevic said the mainstream media and politicians are manipulating the public .
Berisha invited Wen to visit Albania .
They face the same pressures that have fostered instability in Central Europe , but with less of an anchor to keep them on a steady course .
In September , Zastava closed a deal with Fiat , giving the Italian firm a 70 % stake in the factory at Kragujevac , a town in central Serbia .
The first suspect , identified as 42 @-@ year @-@ old Asim C. , was trying to enter the embassy , when his backpack set off metal detectors at the doors .
Currently , around 100 prominent politicians , journalists and retired military officers are in jail awaiting trial for alleged membership in Ergenekon .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 14 / 11 / 07
Also in science and technology news : Bulgaria 's high school astronomy team are stars at an international competition .
Bolstering aid will temper unemployment , since the sector is responsible for more than 50 % of employment and more than 40 % of exports .
Bosnians are frustrated with their country 's political life and doubtful that the current crop of politicians will be able to change it , analysts say .
Macedonian Finance Minister Trajko Slaveski . [ Photo courtesy of Macedonian Ministry of Finance ]
They also want to have an alternative among the Serb parties .
" The same goes for relations with your neighbours .
At the same time , they do not fear the traditional superpowers and fight passionately until the referee 's final whistle .
Richard Holbrooke , US ambassador to the United Nations , gestures as he delivers the keynote address to the Fifth Anniversary Commemoration of The Dayton Peace Accords 17 November 2000 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton , OH . [ AFP ]
As the keynote speaker , AK Party Izmir deputy Rifat Sait explained that the audience was comprised of associations from every political background .
He noted that Athens , in supporting this framework , did not recognise Kosovo or the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia .
Purivatra expressed satisfaction that film professionals from around the world recognise the festival " as the pinnacle point for networking , for all wishing to learn more about the possibilities this region has to offer . "
BiH is the only exporter of electricity in the region , but authorities announced last week that they must stop selling until the weather situation improves .
Turkey was among eight countries with " significant declines in press freedom " last year .
The gap is almost non @-@ existent , as there is continual IT training free of charge , and over 54 % of households have their own computers , " Ivanovski said .
Citaku also noted that Kosovo is prepared for the upcoming negotiations , for which Pristina will appoint a special co @-@ ordinator .
Speaking at a meeting of local banks ' representatives and Oxford University researchers in Tirana , Fullani said the institution he heads is determined to help Albania on its road to meeting EU standards .
Serbia said on Wednesday it has suspended all military and economic co @-@ operation with Libya in compliance with the UN resolution .
It arrested six people , whom it handed over to the State Prosecutorial Office for further processing .
The first regional conference of the Balkan Women 's Coalition for Professional Qualification and Training in business and economic science was held in Thessaloniki on Friday ( March 23rd ) .
Turkey and the EU launched a project to promote Turkish and European literature as part of a joint cultural programme , the Anadolu news agency reported on Monday ( May 4th ) .
Ivan Garbunov , senior councillor for political affairs at the Russian Embassy in Belgrade , told SETimes that " EULEX refuses to perform its obligations under the mandate it has and which has been given to it by the Security Council . "
The funds will target reducing public administration and improving the business climate in Serbia .
McDonald 's opens in Sarajevo
Bogdanovic also said he is aware that many expect an unprecedented number of Serbs to participate on Sunday .
According to Greek news agency ANA , the 285km pipeline has an estimated investment cost of $ 800m and is expected to have an initial annual capacity of 35 million tonnes of oil .
Mafia groups always played a major role in Turkey .
Apart from verbal threats and physical assaults , these reactions have lately turned into a form of pressure through pressing charges in court .
He opted not to call the report negative however , as " it would mean this country has no perspective . "
Construction of the Corridor 10 highway in Serbia may not be finished before 2016 , experts say . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The visit ended on a dramatic note when a Serb journalist -- Voice of America 's Budimir Nicic -- asked Kouchner about his possible role in the trafficking of human organs from kidnap victims during the 1999 Kosovo conflict .
Southeast European Times : Kosovo is now at the tenth month after independence .
Riza Turmen , a former judge at the European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) , told Turkish media that a religious community can only be restricted if it threatens peace .
Everyone 's contribution to achieving the final outcome was important , according to Mlloja .
" Let 's be honest , when there is opposition from two big countries , it is unlikely the accession will be submitted for a vote in 2011 , " Schultz said , according to Bulgarian public radio .
Former Bosnian Serb police commander Stojan Zupljanin , 56 , one of four remaining war crimes fugitives wanted by the UN tribunal , was arrested by Serbian police and security agents in an apartment in Pancevo , a town just outside Belgrade .
Today , there are still some who negate Israel 's right to exist as a state , " said Ivanov .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday ( November 24th ) he expects the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's more than 2,000 @-@ strong justice and police mission in Kosovo , known as EULEX , to become fully operational at the beginning of next month .
Another incentive is that various medical specialists are in high demand across Europe .
We will overcome these problems with people , not with leaders . "
One Split fan , 33 @-@ year @-@ old Ivan S. , said , " I will travel everywhere to support Hajduk .
Business : Turkey buys new defence aircraft
Geert Wilders 's anti @-@ immigration party " openly incites discrimination " against EU workers and is sowing divisions within the Dutch society , EU parliament members say . [ Reuters ]
After suggesting in September that he is tired of political life , Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic this month confirmed his decision to step down .
The same study found that 20 % would like to travel outside Albania for study purposes , and 28 % for purposes of taking up residence .
ICG suggests finding interim solution for northern Kosovo
Last year , she graduated with a degree in rehabilitation and now works at a physiotherapeutic unit at the Military Medical Academy in Sofia .
After talks with Defence Minister Zoran Konjanovski and Chief of General Staff of the Macedonian Army General Miroslav Stojanovski , Fitzgerald predicted a bright future for Macedonia in NATO .
The animation was the latest salvo in what some are terming a " virtual war " among Greek and Turkish YouTube users , with several cases of videos being posted with the apparent intention of insulting or angering the other side .
The initial text of the resolution was submitted on July 28th , but some EU member states announced immediately that they found it unacceptable and that Serbia would damage its relations with the Union if it pressed ahead .
According to Social Democratic Party spokesperson Rasko Konjevic , visa liberalisation represents a key milestone in the accession process .
According to BiH news agency FENA , the meeting began without the representatives of the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) and the Party for BiH ( SBiH ) , while Social Democratic Party of BIH leader Zlatko Lagumdzija left shortly after the session started .
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Representatives of the organisation say the country has significant tourism potential because of its mild Mediterranean climate and large number of architectural monuments .
He said 6.5m euros will be invested in the reconstruction of the Golubac Fortress , while 4.6m euros will be used for infrastructure upgrades in the municipality of Veliko Gradiste .
Prva Srpska Televizija TV journalist Zaklina Tatalovic was attacked by villagers in Lazarevo who disagreed with Mladic 's extradition to The Hague , while she was reporting from outside the scene of his arrest .
More then 100,000 tourists visit the site each year , a guide from the Topola 's tourist organisation , Lidija Krstic , told Southeast European Times .
Diplomatic Diary : Czech Republic continues support for Kosovo
A new case involving extrajudicial murders in the southeast may provide fuel for the Ergenekon probe . [ Getty Images ]
Thanassi Antoniou , nearing 83 , sees himself back at the sewing desk where he worked as tailor for half a century because the government keeps pecking away at his shrinking pension .
Matijasevic , whose organisation represents around 50,000 union members , said the country needs a clear strategy to help tourism survive this season .
" Some of the indictees may not be in Serbia , " he said . " That is why I cannot say we will arrest some of them .
" We are willing to work in co @-@ ordination with the civil society , international partners , religious communities and others in preserving cultural heritage . "
The same surveys suggest that two @-@ thirds of the population were not happy with the way the fires were managed , and one out of two think it 's mainly the government 's fault .
He warned , however , that efforts to implement reforms must continue , in the wake of the green light from the EC .
Around 100,000 visitors were registered in 60 Croatian museums and galleries during the Night of Museums annual event , which was held in about 20 towns in the country on Friday ( January 25th ) .
Business in many sectors will have a hard time [ trying ] to increase investment and employment , " said Adrian Civici , the rector of the European University of Tirana .
" Something like this must never happen to us again , which is why the sentence must be very severe , " French language teacher Milan Tokovic , who attended the trial , told SETimes .
The EU appears more careful in opening the way for Serbia 's membership by imposing the normalisation of its relations with Kosovo as a precondition , thereby avoiding the Cyprus deadlock . [ Reuters ]
The Croatian Olympic Committee said it will decide on possible measures it may take after running additional tests on Perisic .
Diplomatic Diary : French defence minister visits Kosovo
The issue falls under the purview of the Kosovo Property Agency .
Firefighters and paramedics respond to Monday 's hospital blaze . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
Ayfer Ulusoy , a married mother of two and a chief accountant at a major company , said constitutional reform -- including more freedoms and rights for women and children -- is a must for the country .
" Both parties agreed that the discussions , which concentrated on improving the rule of law situation in Kosovo , were frank , positive and constructive , " said EULEX in a press release .
Rama has been lobbying the international community for support .
Represented countries were Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bulgaria , Greece , Italy , Romania , Slovenia , Serbia , Turkey , Ukraine , Croatia and Montenegro .
European Commission ( EC ) Vice President and Justice Commissioner Franco Frattini arrived in Sofia on Friday ( February 16th ) for talks on judicial reform and the anti @-@ corruption fight in Bulgaria .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic said on Sunday ( October 24th ) that Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic is expected to visit Croatia next month .
Forty @-@ three UN member states recognise Kosovo 's independence , but Serbia rejects its secession as illegitimate and wants more negotiations on its status .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) main exporters , steelmaker ArcelorMittal Zenica and aluminum producer Aluminij Mostar , announced sharp losses Wednesday ( June 3rd ) and asked for state aid .
The frozen conflict flared up last week when Georgia moved combat forces into South Ossetia , which broke away from Tbilisi 's control in 1992 and has Moscow 's backing .
NATO 's office in Tirana did not issue a comment , but former US Ambassador to Albania John Withers described situation as " complex . "
The Serbian village of Guca will host a competition of self @-@ taught trumpet players from Wednesday ( August 6th ) to Sunday .
Survey data showed that 88 % of Macedonians consider the employment situation in the country to be bad , which is eight times more than those who see it as good .
Many prominent current and former officials took the stand , including former US Ambassador to Croatia Peter Galbraith and close aides of the late President Franjo Tudjman .
The International Mineralogical Association recorded the discovery .
" The probability of voting is highest for respondents who were 20 or more years old when they finished education ( 40 % will definitely vote ) , managers ( 38 % ) and retired ( 36 % ) . "
In addition to the decision ratifying Serbia 's SAA , which was adopted by a show of hands , the 736 @-@ seat EP also passed a separate resolution on Serbia 's EU integration process in a 612 @-@ 38 vote , with 28 abstentions .
The report praised the DNA 's activity , stressing the importance of revisiting old investigations : " The qualitative improvement of DNA 's investigations has continued as is demonstrated by the reopening of cases which had been closed under the previous management team and by the launch of new investigations into long @-@ standing public procurement scandals , " it said .
He also noted that Geoana 's case has a precedent -- Social Democrat Adrian Nastase -- who in 2006 during an internal party conflict , resigned as speaker of the Chamber of Deputies , the third most powerful position in the state hierarchy .
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It also established a 25km no @-@ fly zone .
The 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement ended three and a half years of bloodshed .
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RS issues apology to victims of BiH conflict
Basic consumer goods in Albania registered a hike in January , the Institute of Statistics announced on Wednesday ( February 9th ) .
Many on both sides of the ethnic divide would like politicians to find a way forward on concrete issues that affect their lives .
As soon as I receive the financial compensation , I will repay it . "
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Conversely , the number of Turkish companies operating in Greece is roughly 15 , with about 25m euros of investments .
" If the state wants to put an end to this , it should take other steps , such as better informing the public of the ill effects of alcohol consumption , especially in schools -- since schools are concerned with education and upbringing of the young . "
This is his first visit to a foreign country since assuming the post in January .
Some accused law enforcement authorities of protecting Rashkov , whose family was driven away from the village by police Saturday .
" I am really happy with what I have here .
Corruption on the rise in Serbia
Around 80 Turkish soldiers have died this year as a result of PKK attacks .
In 2011 , the remaining two war crimes suspects sought by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) were finally captured and handed over to The Hague @-@ based court .
A report Tuesday by the Tanjug news agency suggested that Tomislav Nikolic 's Serbian Progressive Party would support a debate on a confidence vote challenging Cvetkovic 's government .
Science and Technology : BiH performs unprecedented implant
Belgrade intends to use an EIB loan for innovation and research .
Bulgaria and Qatar agreed to establish a joint investment company Monday ( March 22nd ) .
" EULEX would like to underline that the verdict issued yesterday in the District Court of Pristina , by a mixed panel -- a Kosovo judge and two EULEX judges -- is based on an independent judiciary and each individual 's equal treatment before the law .
Tadic welcomed the opportunity to establish a new phase in bilateral relations , yet reiterated " Serbia will never recognise Kosovo . "
The Simon Wiesenthal Centre , however , criticised the Israeli president on Friday for failing to condemn the atrocities committed by the wartime regime of Ion Antonescu .
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Embell Riva Circus entertains Pristina audiences .
" The Turkish government must weigh the extreme gravity of this crime and ensure that a thorough investigation identifies those responsible as quickly as possible .
Shops in Croatia can extend working hours to midnight
The 29th Uncle Dusko Jovanovic Memorial was held during a rainy weekend at the end of April in Belgrade .
Marian Holban , a miners ' union leader , has filed a complaint with local police , alleging that he received death threats after having appeared on a TV show to discuss poor working conditions in the mining sector .
Maria Grozdeva is among the 73 Bulgarian athletes who will participate in 15 different events at the Beijing Games and is widely viewed as one of the possible medalists .
Republika Srpska ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik said a draft agreement on the sale of RS oil refinery Bosanski Brod , motor and industrial oil manufacturer Modrica and fuel retailer Petrol with the selected buyer -- Russian Zarubezhneft -- will be ready in days .
" We hope that concrete results can be achieved ... that will provide a solid basis for the two leaders to move forward , " she said .
As prime minister , Racan immediately changed the political climate in the country , bringing Croatia out of international isolation . He and his coalition received significant international attention at the time and he became a symbol of the new , reformist Croatia .
Meanwhile , behind @-@ the @-@ scenes efforts continue to reach a solution .
Moreover , at the regional level , regular project meetings have also acted as a stimulus for transcending boundaries .
" These questions should be resolved before the Bank for International Settlements ( BIS ) in Basel [ Switzerland ] , " he said .
It is difficult enough for patients to face a serious illness , but it is unacceptable to also face a fear of whether they will receive appropriate treatment , " said Vukajlovic .
A lower rate for publishers has been proposed , though the government has not yet made a decision .
" The rescue operations are being made throughout the whole country ; most evacuations were made in villages where people are stuck in snow , as well as delivering food and medicine to those places which are completely blocked , " he added .
The leaders of two Bosnian Croat political parties , Dragan Covic ( right ) of HDZ and Bozo Ljubic of HDZ 1990 , speak to reporters in Mostar on Tuesday ( April 19th ) . [ Reuters ]
He adds that Serbian JAT and Turkish Airlines may provide options .
" No matter what happens , Turkey needs a new constitution .
Nokia opens production unit and research centre in Romania
It will also keep watch over areas in which there are dangers to maritime traffic and will take necessary measures aimed at terminating piracy and armed robbery where it patrols .
The ruling stemmed from a case filed by a Turkish lorry driver , who sued Germany after his visa request was denied .
More than 150 people were injured during clashes between hooligans and police officers during the parade . ( Tanjug , RTS , Blic , AP - 24 / 12 / 10 )
Ivanov is heading a Macedonian delegation that is meeting with members of congress as well as with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Countryman . ( MIA , Inpress - 01 / 02 / 11 )
Romania 's economy has slowed its pace in the second quarter of the year , registering a growth of only 0.2 % compared to the previous review period , official statistics showed on Tuesday ( September 6th ) .
The Swedish milk factory Swedmilk is the biggest foreign investor in Macedonia 's milk industry .
A jubilee conference marked the occasion in Albania .
At an elderly centre in Peristeri , a ten @-@ minute Metro ride from downtown , carolers tried to cajole some spirit out of traditional songs before an audience of their peers .
When asked whether the association with NATO was a " take it or leave it " offer , Nimetz said he understood the context but the NATO summit had nothing to do with his mandate and that he doesn 't believe in take it or leave it offers .
The recent arrests have deepened the already pronounced rift in the country , with the secular and nationalist opposition criticising the ruling Islamist @-@ rooted Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) for launching a " political revenge trial . "
Most pensioners who made contributions to their retirement in the former Yugoslavia have lost them . [ File ]
SOFIA , Bulgaria -- The government has decided to tighten access to the domestic labour markets for non @-@ EU residents , Labour Minister Totyu Mladenov announced on Tuesday ( September 8th ) .
The state electoral commission said on Monday that For a European Serbia won 38.44 % of the vote and will occupy 102 of the 250 seats in the country 's legislature .
Later the same year , Religion Minister Milan Radulovic apologised to the Fonet news agency for an assault by Sava Centre authorities on journalists who came to report on interfaith dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches .
" Another winter is approaching , and not all policemen received winter jackets and boots yet , " Mijailovic explained .
Though the identities of the suspects were not released , the Associated Press quoted police as saying the trio would appear in a Nicosia court Friday and be held pending trial .
A 50 @-@ year @-@ old biologist and researcher who once served as agriculture minister , Topi is deputy leader of Albania 's ruling Democratic Party .
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc ( centre ) , Tourism Minister Elena Udrea ( centre left ) and Economy Minister Adriean Videanu ( right ) attend the vote in parliament Tuesday ( October 13th ) . [ Getty Images ]
It will contribute to our team being much stronger and having greater quality players .
Also in science and technology news : Cyprus will get a tsunami warning system and Serbia and Macedonia collaborate in medical science .
It marked the first time a Vukovar official has visited Serbia since the end of conflict in 1995 .
Culture is a force that can overcome prejudices and transcend borders , says director Ljubomir Cadilovski .
" I am very proud and happy to carry the flag , and I think that we are all happy to compete under the Serbian flag after 96 years , " Sekaric said .
This was after an official request from my side to release offices that now belong to the newly elected Strpce municipality government .
The report finds that in Turkey , women 's labour force participation rate is 26 % , wages are only about a quarter of men 's , and only 10 % women are in legislative , senior government , and managerial positions .
Macedonia has brought a suit against its neighbor , Greece , for allegedly violating a 1995 interim agreement .
Festival director Dino Mustafic rated the event " the best of the best . "
Our labor force is vital , " Dedaj said , noting that the economy and jobs are priorities for his government .
But the atmosphere , totally different culture and all those smiling people around me make me believe this will be an unforgettable story to tell .
This month 's IMF Mission to Belgrade , led by Mark Allen , representative for Central and Eastern Europe , performed its first review under the precautionary stand @-@ by arrangement worth 1.2 billion euros , which Serbia negotiated on September 29th .
Lead and zinc are extracted from Trepca mines and after flotation are exported as concentrate .
Around 16 % spend their vacations abroad , with Turkey , Greece and Tunisia among the top destinations .
The European Commission ( EC ) recommended on Wednesday ( November 29th ) a partial suspension of Turkey 's EU membership talks , over the country 's refusal to open its ports and airports to ships and planes from Cyprus .
More than a year after the elections , however , the CEC 's audit report has not yet been made public .
Cipa cites an ongoing cross @-@ border anti @-@ drug operation that involves Albania , Montenegro , Macedonia and Kosovo .
Georgoussis noted that the proximity of the main Athens @-@ Thessaloniki Highway , along with solid services for tourism in the villages of Eptalofos and Polydrossos , allows year @-@ round visits by excursionists , climbers and hikers .
To her everything was " great ! "
Sandra Gjorgevska , a resident of Skopje set to marry a fellow Macedonian at the weekend , said dating across ethnic lines is one thing : " But it is evident that when it comes to marriage , every bird tends toward its flock . "
Only 46 % of Croats felt " welcomed by the EU , " as opposed to 82 % of Kosovo respondents .
The reforms also pave the way for the prosecution of military officers in civilian courts -- potentially including those behind a brutal coup in September 1980 .
After the May 12th earthquake in Sichuan province , Sofia invited more than 40 primary- and middle @-@ school Chinese students to recuperate in Bulgaria .
Bulgarian archaeologist Veselin Ignatov and his team have discovered a very well @-@ preserved bronze chariot believed to be 1,800 years old .
In Vino flows through Belgrade
The message I want to convey is the need for national unification on the way towards Europe , " Lambridis said .
The deal was reached after years of negotiations and at an important time for both countries .
But Alexander Downer , the UN special envoy for Cyprus who is mediating the talks , said the two leaders were making progress .
Qatar 's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al @-@ Thani met with the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency 's Bosniak member , Haris Silajdzic , in Doha on Wednesday ( April 25th ) .
Secondly , an effective and fair judiciary system is even more important for boosting economic development and attracting foreign investment .
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Basha : Candidate status for EU membership will come as a natural stage in our path towards EU integration .
" It 's a possibility that we have foreseen , " he said .
The sole purpose of bringing the case before court is " to ensure that the respondent upholds one of its key obligations " under the 1995 accord , the minister stressed .
The fatalities prompted the resignations of Kosovo 's interior minister and the UN police commissioner in the province .
In most countries in the region , there is cause for concern .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged the press to be responsible in its coverage .
The portal consists of seven parts .
Without G17 Plus , it will be impossible to form a new state government .
Serbian President Boris Tadic submitted Serbia 's application for EU membership at an official ceremony in Stockholm on Tuesday ( December 22nd ) .
Primary School Teachers ' Federation head Komninos Mantas told the newspaper Kathimerini that teachers were preparing for the " worst school year in Greece 's history , " and he didn 't believe government timetables .
Between 2007 and 2001 , the EU has earmarked more than 3.5 billion euros for the seven countries in the region under the IPA .
However , Skopje can take heart in the fact that more than 115 nations around the world -- including China , Russia and the United States -- have agreed to use the constitutional name .
A new laboratory for the conservation and restoration of archaeological artefacts opened at Bulgaria 's National Archaeological Museum .
My family had to move because of my neighbors ' insistence to tell my young daughter she had been adopted .
Business : Loan offered to help Greece repair damage from fires
" One should be cautious with companies , since many are in debt , " Homen said .
Berat makes UNESCO list
The United States is contributing police officers , prosecutors and judges to the EU mission .
Furthermore , judges should receive limited immunity for actions relating to judicial duties , and allegations against them should be rigorously investigated , including by an independent panel .
" For the parents of a mentally challenged person , the biggest fear is : ' what will my child do when I die , who will take care of him ? ' That is why we try to teach these young people practical things through the School of Life , " Child 's Heart representative Tanja Staljonic ( right , with Natasa ) says .
" I regret that there is no club in Skopje where the jazz audience can gather , a phenomenon that I cannot explain .
No person should be put under pressure to accept anti @-@ androgen treatment , " the council said in a statement released to SETimes .
The daughter , Ana Mladic , killed herself in 1994 at the age of 24 , using her father 's handgun .
Bosnia and Herzegovina must implement reforms to join NATO , Alliance chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said .
On June 25th , the Medjugorje Roman Catholic pilgrimage site in BiH celebrated the 29th anniversary of the apparition of the Medjugorje Madonna with a huge mass .
It 's still warm during the beginning of September in Petrovac , but a breeze from the Adriatic and the cool sounds of jazz will refresh the crowd gathered at the town 's amphitheatre .
According to a Gallup Balkan Monitor poll , 41.3 % of Macedonians listed travel / visa facilitation as the number one step the international community could take in order to help the country .
" Support for the EU membership process among the public has decreased to the lowest levels . "
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- The country marked 50 years of its independence from British colonial rule on Friday ( October 1st ) .
" Serbia 's future lies in constructive co @-@ operation with its neighbours and the Euro @-@ Atlantic family , " he pointed out .
They also clash over canonical matters .
The delay of both investments led to heated , public arguments between Kostunica and Tadic 's parties .
The plan had to be endorsed by both sides in twin referenda .
The resolution is supported by the SRS , Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) , the New Serbia party , and the late President Slobodan Milosevic 's Socialist Party .
Albania was elected a member of the UNESCO Executive Council on Wednesday ( October 24th ) , in the 34th Session of the UNESCO General Conference .
New international envoy in BiH to be the last ... again
Vetvendosje Movement has also said they will ask Albania 's President Bamir Topi to call an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and NATO 's Permanent Representatives .
During a regional tour that included stops in Belgrade and Pristina , US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried warned extremists not to try to derail the Kosovo status process .
Other important amendments are that state bodies would not be allowed to publish advertisements funded from the budget and that broadcast and press media would be required to provide a price list for election @-@ related advertising that would apply throughout the campaign .
Sultan Mehmet II ( centre ) , played by Devrim Evin , and his soldiers prepare for the conquest on Constantinople . [ Aksoy Film Productions ]
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Aboriginal art on exhibit in Sofia . [ Getty Images ]
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" Those ' local elections ' , their outcomes , and the Serbian municipal institutions for which they purported to elect representatives are all without legal standing or effect in Kosovo , " said the chief of UNMIK , Joachim Ruecker .
In response , the DNA issued a statement saying its head " was not considering " any of the minister 's proposals .
At a time of increased incidents of chauvinism and fascism , which have taken place in Serbia for over ten years , this institution will be better able to protect the Roma people , " sociologist Milivoj Brajkovic told SETimes .
" We do not have anything now which we had last year .
Two protesters died as a result of injuries caused by rubber bullets fired by UNMIK police troops .
" Violence does not solve anyone 's problems . "
Serbian Bosniak and Albanian minorities to boycott census
Domestically , some have said there is too much Russian investment .
The High Representative 's move infuriated Bosnian Serb politicians .
But critics , including Martin Dimitrov , leader of the right @-@ wing Union of Democratic Forces and head of parliament 's economic committee , reiterated that the highly controversial project must be scrapped altogether .
I am proud that we had the courage to make this decision at the worst moment , " said Tadic , alluding to the economic crisis .
Opposition Serbian Radical Party protest against the country 's EU membership . [ Reuters ]
According to Yüksel , some are exploiting the destruction for profit , at the expense of villagers and their way of life .
The head of Albania 's Chamber of Commerce and Industry , Ilir Zhilla , welcomed the registration initiative .
In both cases , the leftist Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) won .
" Bulgaria believes that only Euro @-@ Atlantic integration can guarantee lasting stability , prosperity and democratic development in the whole region , " Stanishev stressed .
The family , residing in the village of Josanica at the border between the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska , has had no electricity in their home for the past six years .
According to Association data , there are 200,000 cheated guarantors , usually at the hands of friends or relatives .
Agreeing to the regional representation , as well as removing barricades , created preconditions for Serbia to get candidacy for EU membership at the next meeting of the European Council , said Philip Ejdus , a board member of the Belgrade Center for Security Policy .
WTO welcomes Montenegro to its ranks
She said her husband 's pension had been reduced 500 euros and now they carefully decide what to buy at the market .
It will reportedly be headed by Dutch diplomat Peter Feith , who will serve as the EU special representative in Kosovo .
Petar 's house , built next to the mausoleum , is a museum today , exhibiting personal items of the royal family .
In his more than hour @-@ long televised address to the nation -- the third since anti @-@ government protests began in March -- he also promised elections in August .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou had a brief meeting on the sidelines of the 65th annual UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday ( September 23rd ) .
" We are going to evaluate these results ... and we will fix the deficiencies , " Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said . [ Getty Images ]
Hungary has also flirted with joining South Stream , though it has yet to sign any agreements .
Among those attending the ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin and Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu .
" It is important that citizens understand that the VAT increase will not be wasted on government and its administration , but to create jobs , " Linic told reporters in Zagreb earlier this month .
The set up has shown that fulfilling the quantitative requirement most often comes at the expense of quality , inhibiting social progress , he said .
George Tzogopoulos , a research fellow at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy in Athens , told SETimes that Papademos " is the best choice right now because he 's very respected in Brussels and internationally . "
He adds that the municipality is building about 130 houses in the area and that this segment of the community has relatively good living conditions .
Temizoz 's arrest has drawn no objections so far from Turkey 's General Staff .
NATO expands KFOR 's mission
Karadzic was born on June 19th 1945 in the municipality of Savnik in Montenegro .
Montenegro , the world 's newest country , is increasingly attracting foreign investment .
Serbia may even be asked to pledge that , if it joins the EU , it will be more constructive in the case of Kosovo ; that is , it will not block the EU 's policy on Kosovo , " she told SETimes .
Not only has the sector experienced continuous growth , but the government and industry leaders have been working to develop a unified strategy .
" There is still a major lack of trust between the communities , " she warned , emphasising the " air should be cleansed " in their relations .
Police reform is a key precondition for signing a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with the EU , a step that could still potentially happen this year .
" If the goal is to reach European standards , then we will do it ourselves without the EU asking for it , " Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said .
" Don 't expect KFOR to send flowers when we are being shot at . "
SETimes : Many people at the awards presentation expressed an interest in Macedonia 's old architecture in Krushevo .
" Our goal is to represent our band , our music and our country in the most proper way . "
Such occurrences are ongoing even though EU documents define only three criteria for candidates to meet in order to join the Union .
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I think time will show that it isn 't so .
The PAK claims that attempts to privatise Kosovo 's enterprises and their assets by institutions of neighbouring countries are not supported by Kosovo or international law . ( Koha Ditore , Telegrafi , Indeksonline , RTK , Express - 08 / 02 / 11 )
" North " also took the Best Cinematography Award .
In late 2004 , the Supreme Court sent the case back to the same court , ruling that the first trial was biased and " fraught with serious flaws in criminal procedure as well as erroneous and incomplete facts . "
The manager of the hospital , accused of lax management , lost his job .
" First , it depends on how long the actual power continues with this policy of manipulations and lack of finding answers to the needs and interests of the common citizens .
" Although the level of protection that we saw was clearly modest , the study is a major scientific advance . "
People stand behind barricades set up on the main bridge in the ethnically divided town of Mitrovica on Friday ( September 16th ) . [ Reuters ]
Sulejman Tihic ( left ) and Haris Silajdzic have often clashed . [ File ]
The four @-@ hour drive ( with a 30 @-@ minute coffee break at one of the many petrol stations along the highway ) proved a pleasant surprise .
At the same time , we are starting from the absolute premise we will not accept supplementary conditions .
The Bulgarians hit the bottom of the list with a score of 5 for happiness and 5.8 for life satisfaction on a five @-@ to @-@ ten scale .
We 've lost against Ghana and against Australia , two teams that are -- at least if you look at players ' names -- worse than us .
Turkey has played a moderator role between Serbia and the tripartite BiH presidency . [ Reuters ]
The presentation focused on the technologies for power generation from renewable energy sources , as well as on possible forms of co @-@ operation with potential investors .
The festival 's mission is to allow participants from Sarajevo -- nearly 300 artists this year -- to provide a clear picture of various aspects of the city and in turn , negate the existing stereotypes .
Today there is a political party -- largely symbolic -- called the Union of Tito 's Left Forces .
He said this factor in turn affects BiH 's exports and translates into a higher trade deficit .
This is a common objective that includes the dissolution of the parallel structures , functioning of the justice system and increasing the involvement of the Serbian community in Kosovo 's institutional structures .
The Social Democrats trail with 31.84 % , or 57 seats .
But such a strategy should have been created by the ministry for European integration , Kryeziu told SETimes .
Deputies who supported Gruevski noted his administration has faced no corruption scandal during its nine months in office .
This will be Medvedev 's first visit to the region as president .
Also in diplomatic news : Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou @-@ Marcoullis met with officials in Serbia .
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The move also sparked concerns about a scenario in which the DSS forms a government coalition with the SRS and the Socialists .
They wanted to pull Turkey back from the Western alliance of democracies , " he wrote in the Star .
Evidence of shady dealing and other malfeasance has angered many people , leading some to suggest that Romanians as a whole are hesitant about embracing capitalism .
Romanian President Traian Basescu reiterated Bucharest 's position during a recent meeting of the head of states and governments of the Central and Southeast European states in Prague .
Fifteen years after the end of communism , institutions remain a particular weak spot for SEE countries .
After the meeting , Ban said the UN has failed to reach any significant progress in the ongoing talks to reunify the divided island .
" You promised us , then you forgot us , " they shouted .
Speaking after his meeting with Bruner on Friday , Chief Prosecutor Boris Velchev voiced confidence that Bulgaria would prove it could address problems identified in the EC 's damning monitoring report of July 23rd .
Tirana is certain that an independent Kosovo will bring stability to the region , and Albania expects to eventually benefit from this stability by increasing trade between the countries .
Sarkozy 's original plan had ambitious political goals and was intended to offer an alternative to EU membership for Turkey , which the French leader opposes .
The current economy and energy ministry will be restructured to take the former state tourism agency into its fold .
Shares on the Athens Stock Exchange plunged to their lowest level in more than 14 years . [ Reuters ]
The leaders of the main Bosnian Croat parties Tuesday ( April 18th ) called for amendments to the constitution that would open the door for the division of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) into at least three entities , one of them for their ethnic community .
The prosecution pressed similar charges against the former head of the State Forestry Agency Stefan Yurukov , who is said to have deliberately concluded disadvantageous deals worth nearly 2.3m euros .
The loan will be repaid in 15 years with a four @-@ year grace period .
None planned to lower their prices , blaming the hikes on high taxes .
In Macedonia losses grew by 21 % .
They are happy to come with us to church at this time of the year ... They sometimes ask why we go to church at night time , and we tell them it 's to remember the birth of Jesus , as he was born at midnight , " says Selimaj .
Lajcak said last week that if there is no deal by the end of September , the SAA will not be finalised by the end of this year .
Seselj , a war crimes indictee , is in The Hague tribunal 's detention unit .
Science and Technology : Pristina receives high @-@ tech forensics lab
I believe that you will write new novels with the same passion , " he said .
Cana : I have been trying to build my own career as a football player with a strong engagement for action and for results .
Records suggest they were known even during the Austro @-@ Hungarian occupation .
It is essential for Kosovo 's future that relations with Serbia evolve rapidly and in a positive direction -- this includes engaging with the Serbs in the north of Kosovo , " Fule said .
The contract has several clauses included at the insistence of labour unions representing the workers in Bulgartabac 's three working factories -- in Sofia , Blagoevgrad and Pleven .
The European Commission ( EC ) supports Kosovo 's bid to join the ranks of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) .
Several parties complained that he would draw most of his votes not from the Croat population , but from Bosniaks who also support him .
But there is frustration too .
After that parliament will ratify it . "
The prize stems from a match last year in which Ozcan admitted to handling the ball before scoring a goal .
Publicly , Kosovo officials promise to fulfill the necessary criteria .
Nine countries are failing to implement the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) in a timely fashion , Jean @-@ Paul Costa , the president of the Strasbourg @-@ based court , said on Thursday ( January 27th ) .
Kosovo , as an independent and democratic state , has embraced the values of Western civilisation and we are proud that we have become part of the democratic world .
Good kids receive candies ; while those who misbehaved get warning sticks delivered to them by his assistant , Krampus .
Ivo Pukanic , the owner of a leading Croatian political weekly , and his newspaper 's marketing director , Niko Franjic , were killed by a car bomb in Zagreb on Thursday , the latest in a series of violent incidents in the country .
Other possible accomplices were also being investigated , the agency said , adding that it was also working in co @-@ operation with neighbouring countries ' authorities in a bid to locate the fugitive .
Teachers were told to give students DVDs and make photocopies , although they 've complained that will be costlier than printing the books , and that their photocopiers are often broken .
Culture and Sports : Bulgaria 's Jovtchev wins silver
Outside Macedonia , gatherings were held at the Ss Cyril and Methodius Greek @-@ Roman Catholic Church in Zagreb , St. Annunciation Orthodox Church in Dubrovnik , and at churches in Belgrade , Novi Sad , Banja Luka , and even Frankfurt , Germany .
This amount includes training as well .
US KFOR troops moved to Kosovo 's northern border Thursday ( July 28th ) and secured the area around Gate 1 at Jarinje , while German troops secured Gate 31 at Brnjak .
It 's a World Cup , and South Africa is the world .
Six other SEE countries -- Bulgaria ( 49th ) , Romania ( 50th ) , Croatia ( 51st ) , Serbia ( 55th ) , Montenegro ( 58th ) and Macedonia ( 68th ) -- also fall in the " flawed democracies " group .
In Montenegro , the number of the unemployed has been decreasing steadily since 2003 , when 26 % of the active labour force aged 15 @-@ 64 were registered as jobless .
The World Economic Forum , which opened in Istanbul on Thursday ( November 23rd ) , focused on regional energy policy , energy transportation resources and transit security .
Anti @-@ austerity protesters prepare to burn German and Nazi flags in front of the parliament in Athens on February 7th . [ Reuters ]
Paul Ciocoiu in Bucharest contributed to this report .
The Alliance 's political @-@ military tool for crisis operations around the globe , the NRF grew mainly out of experiences in the recent Balkan conflicts .
Future Fish Eurasia 2008 will combine the Seafood Imports / Exports & Processing Fair , Aquaculture Technologies & Equipment Fair and Industrial Fishing Technologies & Equipment Fair .
The non @-@ profit American Tourism Society holds its fall conference in Kosovo this week to promote the country as an emerging destination .
No one is above the law and the law must be respected by all .
According to the Women 's Centre for Human Rights , women are the first to lose jobs --particularly high @-@ level ones -- as a result of privatisation .
Some allege turmoil within the HDZ , while others suggest he does not want to be held accountable for the country 's economic downturn .
Ratings agency Standard & Poor 's warned on Monday ( July 4th ) that current proposals for a private bank rollover on Greece 's debt would , in effect , represent a " selective default . "
They are everywhere , cleaning the windshields of cars that stop , asking people for spare change .
More Red Beret arrests in Serbia
It was hit several times by enemy fire ; at least once the plane and its crew were nearly lost .
Voters will elect a new parliament in June 2009 under the new code . [ Getty Images ]
Tirana organised on Friday ( December 28th ) a ceremony honouring the ten most important people of the year , as chosen by the public .
" We support the visa liberalisation process with Albania as a very important process for the increase of inter @-@ human contacts among the Western Balkan countries , " she said .
A dozen of Croatia 's top scientists gave lectures to help promote science in the country .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul voiced support for Ukraine 's bid to join NATO at a joint press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yushchenko on Monday ( October 27th ) .
" Serbia stands today at a crossroads : choose between the return to a nationalist past or an approach towards a European future , " the commissioner said .
A draft General Assembly resolution presented by Serbia calls for re @-@ opening the status issue in a new round of negotiations .
US Ambassador Alexander Arvizu has urged Albanian leaders to turn political differences to advantages . [ Reuters ]
President Boris Tadic told MPs that the government would do everything to keep Kosovo within Serbia , and to keep Serbia on its European path .
Turkey is looking for a better relations with the Kurdish population in Turkey . [ Getty Images ]
The six SEE countries placed within this group of 63 nations -- in descending order -- are Greece , Cyprus , Croatia , Bulgaria , Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
According to the NREAP paper , in 2010 the overall share of renewable energy sources ( RES ) used in heating and cooling , electricity and transport stood at 10 % of total consumption , up from 9.2 % in 2005 , which is used as a base year .
" The Greeks have to take the initiative , and so far they have not approached us , " Borges said while presenting the new six @-@ month report on Europe 's economic perspectives .
This will be a guarantee for a fair justice and will make the so @-@ called parallel structures irrelevant , " EULEX chief Yves de Kermabon said .
Speaking after Friday 's meeting , the international diplomats said there would be a new round of talks in the same format on October 20th .
Tuesday 's decision caught Bulgarian officials by surprise .
The four @-@ day event closes on Friday ( August 27th ) .
As they try to come to grips with the future , people here take solace in an idealised past .
Iran and Turkey started negotiations on construction of a new natural gas pipeline for transfer of natural gas to Europe via Turkey , Iranian Petroleum Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari said on Sunday ( June 29th ) .
For years , Croatia has been faced with large trade deficits .
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According to the panel 's methods of work , the body operates by consensus , but where that is impossible to achieve , Palmer and Uribe can agree on any procedural issue , finding or recommendation .
The Office of the High Representative said it had not seen Monday 's declaration and , therefore , could not comment on the agreement .
Citing social and political pressure to assimilate , as well as the threat of physical violence , Gul explains that , " while you can find a secure environment on the internet , on the street you can 't find it . "
European gas and electricity giants would be forced to break up under a package of measures the European Commission ( EC ) proposed on Wednesday ( September 19th ) , in a bid to ensure more competition within the bloc 's energy market .
She told SETimes that pensions based on work experience and supplementary privileges should be addressed in another law .
It should reveal more about the Dacians ' burial rites .
The VAT will be set somewhere in Brussels ... but we will have to swallow this pill for Europe to become viable in front of globalisation , " he said .
The event , held on Monday ( February 6h ) and Tuesday , focused on Clean Energy Resources , oil and gas , transportation , banking and finance , agriculture and food security , SMEs and woman 's entrepreneurship .
Commission of the Ethical Code of Judges of Montenegro Chairman Neven Gosovic said the cases are a sensitive issue .
The accused , except for Saric , did not directly participate in the smuggling of drugs , but were allegedly responsible for channelling the ill @-@ gotten revenues into legal business and financial streams .
Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu said in an interview with the Financial Times last week that more than 100,000 tonnes of outdated ordinance had to be dismantled as a condition for Albania to join NATO .
A brief delay in the final round of UN @-@ mediated talks on Kosovo 's status would be acceptable to the EU , the bloc 's foreign policy chief , Javier Solana , said on Wednesday ( February 7th ) in Pristina .
Belgrade to amend Kosovo resolution
" We insist that the UN Security Council fully protect Serbia 's sovereignty and territorial integrity , as foreseen by the UN Charter , " he said in a letter to Ban .
After several weeks of intense digging , an archaeological team from the University of Oslo reported a find last month that could change the written history of Illyrians for a period of their existence .
Most of the buyers made cash purchases , while a few bought stocks on credit .
Mandic is the only close Karadzic associate to have been tried for war crimes by a local court to date .
Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic told reporters after a meeting with Bakoyannis that Serbia would not allow Kosovo to join the OSCE .
Kosovo deports self @-@ proclaimed imam , closes mosque
Zagreb will join the EU very soon , Croatian President Ivo Josipovic said after a meeting with European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek in Brussels , on Thursday ( March 4th ) .
The Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) Steering Board expressed concern about the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , during its meeting earlier this week in Sarajevo .
The visit , just one day before Pristina and EULEX resume customs and police control over the northern border gates 1 and 31 , prompted Serbs in Northern Kosovo to block the main roads with make @-@ shift barricades , as well as the main bridge over the Ibar that connects the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica .
Turkey signed a military co @-@ operation agreement with Saudi Arabia on Monday ( May 24th ) .
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Matache : Indeed , that is what the European directive on free movement stipulates and that is a rule throughout the world ; criminality is judged individually .
Igric believes her Belgrade paper , " can survive on its own , once the economy recovers . "
In the 2008 general election , the SPS entered a coalition with United Serbia and the Party of United Pensioners of Serbia .
Business : Turkey 's Ziraat Bank opens branch in Athens
Bancroft argues that to implement any agreement , Belgrade needs the support of Kosovo Serbs , over which it has very limited leverage .
No official information on the size of the loan has emerged .
While co @-@ operation with the Social Democrats is a step forward , the administration still faces a hurdle when it comes to legislation requiring the Badinter principle .
Flowers in the street honour the victims .
" But Serbs remain the majority of defendants in war crimes prosecutions , many in absentia , and concerns over bias persist , " HRW said .
It will also apply to cases outside of organised crime , i.e. , all acts in which illegally acquired property exceeds 16,000 euros .
He describes independence as the only viable solution for Albanians .
" Yumurta 's " Nejat Isler won the best actor award at the festival , which ran from February 28th to Sunday .
The law will be in effect for five years .
Piturca was ranked eighth in the coaches ' standings .
According to a UNDP report released late last month , Macedonia should increase home export capacities and lift barriers to foreign trade .
BiH and Serbia have raised different objections to the treaty in its present form .
By Linda Karadaku and Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Pristina and Belgrade -- 04 / 08 / 2011
Elsewhere in the Balkans , Macedonia is enduring the collapse of prices for metals and textiles , two of its main exports .
Droutsas said that , during its 2014 EU presidency , Greece would push for a new Thessaloniki declaration , setting specific benchmarks for progress and target dates for the Western Balkan nations ' admission into the bloc .
" The reactionary threat has not changed its objective of altering the basic characteristics of the state , " Sezer told Parliament on the first day of the legislative year .
Previous tenders were cancelled fours times by the court .
Concern clearly remains regarding the connections between these groups , with the state , the media and much of the public quick to categorise BDP as merely an extension of the PKK .
US leaders , however , have suggested Washington could extend recognition to Kosovo unilaterally if the diplomatic process collapses .
Only one company will be selected , Rompetrol CEO Dinu Patriciu explained .
Radisavljevic said the aim of issuing the indictments simultaneously was not only to demonstrate the stepped @-@ up co @-@ operation between the Croat and Serb prosecutors , but also their determination to prosecute the most serious organised crimes .
Just as travellers firm up summer plans , the Turkish @-@ French consortium Limak and Aeroport de Lyon MAS took over management of Pristina International Airport ( PIA ) earlier this month .
According to the study , the unemployment rate will drop to 10 % after accession , from the current 16 % .
The first 300 procedures are expected to take place at a newly opened centre in Belgrade by the end of this year .
All have declared themselves innocent of the charges that were filed by EULEX Prosecutor Maurizio Salustro .
He said there are 2,400 prisoners being held where he works and he estimated 2,000 are not Greek .
Charges of corruption in Turkish football go to the top
Milosevic , who was arrested in April 2001 and transferred to The Hague three months later , became the first former head of state to stand trial for war crimes .
Davutoglu underlined on Sunday that the protocols have three main benefits for Turkey .
To the right , the nationalist Croatian Party of Rights ( HSP ) leader Anto Djapic has thrown his hat into the ring as well .
While legally still part of Serbia , Kosovo has been a de facto UN protectorate since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict in the province .
Therefore , we have signed agreements with UNMIK and EULEX and we co @-@ operate with the Kosovo police through these agreements . "
Bosnian Serb lawmakers have discussed plans to remove obstacles to a plebiscite , sparking fears of a deepening rift between the two entities , Republika Sprska and the Muslim @-@ Croat Federation of BiH .
While shedding no light on Macedonia 's possible response to Nimetz 's proposals , Crvenkovski made it clear that his country was not prepared to agree to just any solution .
A roundtable discussion titled " Macedonia -- between Hope and Reality " took place at the meeting as well .
Macedonia is a source , transit and destination country for women and children that are trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation , according to the report .
Lawmakers are expected to start working on them after the end of their summer recess , on October 1st .
Turkey has long criticized several of its NATO allies for failing to combat PKK activities and blamed them for allowing PKK members to found associations , even TV channels in their territories .
Kosovo Serbs who spoke to SETimes said that even with the agreement , they continue to feel far from secure .
Tirana 's Et 'hem Bey Mosque reopened to worshippers after the 1990 collapse of the communist regime in Albania . [ Ana Pekmezi / SETimes ]
On Sunday , the Bulgarian delegation met with representatives of the Diaspora in Berlin , including Bulgarian students .
According to the report , overall relations between Albania and the EU are encouraging .
High Representative to BiH Miroslav Lajcak ( left ) met with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn in Brussels on Friday ( June 27th ) . [ EC ]
Turkish President Ahmet Sezer said his country supports fast @-@ tracking Albania 's NATO bid . [ Getty Images ]
" Accordingly , Israel has made significant efforts to reach a bilateral agreement that would enable both countries to put the flotilla incident behind them and to improve relations . "
Acting on its pre @-@ election promise to fight organised crime and corruption , the government of the centre @-@ right party Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) has conducted numerous operations and arrests since taking office in July 2009 .
Vlasic , who had a 38 @-@ game winning streak ahead of the Beijing Games , missed her first attempt at 2.05m and was unable to repeat her personal best of 2.07m.
India is the top spam @-@ sending nation in the world , followed by Brazil and Russia .
After a week of negotiations , the VMRO @-@ DPMNE announced a new coalition with Ali Ahmeti 's ethnic Albanian party , the Democratic Union for Integration .
The State Department 's annual global assessment lists police abuse , corruption and discrimination as common problems .
The whole campaign in Romania cost only 77,000 euros , although the cost of some law suits following the campaign should also be considered .
Belgrade will , however , be pressed to accept the conditions outlined by Merkel , he said .
The most common example is children .
" Germany deserved to win , " members of Turkey 's five @-@ man rock band maNga said , adding that they were proud to finish second of the 39 nations that participated this year .
In the 2007 ombudsman 's report , Memeti emphasises the need for consistent compliance by the agencies over which his office has competence .
The customs @-@ free imports were also terminated .
The EU mission , which will work alongside more than 7,000 local police officers and 17,000 KFOR peacekeepers , is expected to remain in Kosovo for five to ten years and will cost an estimated 200m euros during the first 12 to 16 months of its operation .
But at the moment , the price is set and there are no options to oppose it .
In October , the number of unemployed people dropped by 3,242 month @-@ on @-@ month to 911,322 .
One of the most sought after destinations on the Croatian coast is the Makarska Riviera in central Dalmatia , with its clean sea , sun @-@ bathed beaches and a long @-@ standing tourist tradition .
Different groups follow different policies , and some powerful forces within the PKK continue to see violence as the way to achieve their goals .
These include laws on diplomatic immunity , statehood , establishing a police force , establishing a police inspectorate , travel documents , state symbols , special protected zones , local governance and administrative borders of municipalities .
The government says issues discussed in particular were " the justice system , police and other segments where the reduction of EU members of the mission can start . "
So far , there has been little opposition in Pristina , except for youth leader Albin Kurti .
Their attempt to block the bulldozers ' access to Chengene Skele failed as police were called in to disperse the crowd .
Hundreds have gathered for the prayer protest in Pristina . [ Reuters ]
Albania 's electricity system depends on hydropower plants . [ Getty Images ]
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The arrangement ends in April 2011 , and so far Serbia has used 1.45 billion euros to strengthen its foreign currency reserves .
Lushta : Placing the monitoring cameras in the voting centres was not possible to implement .
" Even those Islamist parties with a radical discourse may gradually assume positions entirely committed to democratic values , " Alpay wrote .
Besides Romania , NATO members Bulgaria , Greece and Turkey will remain outside the protection scope of the US shield .
Niko Milickovic , 41 , from Zagreb told SETimes that he has not voted for years , and that political situations like this one only contribute to his choice .
Analysts say that it is fairly predictable that the census will show the country 's citizens living in ethnic enclaves , with the exception of larger urban areas .
The only substantial dissent came from Vetevendosje , which said Prime Minister Thaci was not going far enough .
Other plays being presented by Balkan countries include " Eurydice " s Cry " by Turkey 's Studio Oyunculari on Thursday , " On the Other Side , " to be presented by the Zagreb Youth Theatre on October 23rd and " Don Juan " by the Skopje Drama Theatre on October 26th .
Shuttle Shift Space Two , a kind of passenger aircraft , will have six tourists aboard .
In the largest Macedonian police anti @-@ corruption action ever , undercover agents conducted surveillance on a number of police and customs officers allegedly receiving bribes .
Under the competition 's rules , viewers can vote for performers from other countries , but not for those from their own .
It will also produce 400,000 tonnes of biological animal feed and 100,000 tonnes of environmentally friendly fertilisers .
The roadmap ensures that Serbs will be able to remain in Kosovo and live there with dignity , Ceku said .
The Turkish market , with its large size and purchasing power , is a strong partner with high sales potential , according to Medjedovic .
Zbogar met with President Filip Vujanovic , Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic , Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic and other senior officials .
" Turkey 's growing self @-@ confidence as a regional power probably makes many Turks feel that they have an alternative to the EU . "
" They want to feel better and spend , but they have so many bills , " she sighed .
Each winter , the situation deteriorates further .
The EU has suspended a total of more than 800m euros in aid to Bulgaria since it joined the bloc in January 2007 .
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Kurti 's Vetevendosje movement accused PDK of attacks and other irregularities , which have been confirmed in many cases by the NGO coalition Democracy in Action , which monitored the vote , and the police .
Biscevic will continue his work in the Foreign Ministry until next year , when he will formally take over the RCC duties .
The AKP reacted by insisting there is no question of its commitment to the EU membership process .
The AF BiH have improved their training in an effort to match Alliance standards .
I 've never tried dishes like these before ; I really like them . "
Over the next few years there will be a serious increase in the construction sector , but its rate will depend on the buyers ' interest .
The suit is now before the Constitutional Court , where eight out of 11 judges were appointed by Gul 's firmly secularist predecessor , Ahmet Necdet Sezer .
They played Sarajevo in 1997 .
However , being a guarantor state in Cyprus according to the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee , Turkey is prohibited from any annexation scenario , Cyprus 2015 Initiative Research Director and international relations professor from Eastern Mediterranean University Ahmet Sozen said .
Kadare , he writes , is the most famous Albanian literary figure in the world , and as such , is a precious resource .
The Belgrade deal makes it clear that the pro @-@ European bloc is finding it tough to form a governing coalition with Socialists on the national level .
Furthermore , the EU will need to address the still @-@ deep fissures dividing the country 's three main ethnic groups .
The popular video website had been blocked since a court ruling Wednesday .
In his ruling in the Dobrovoljacka Street case , he determined the suspects ' actions had no criminal intent .
In the meantime , I expect to see political liberalisation , which then can eventually lead to transition to democracy , " said Sayari .
In February 1996 , the embassy was the target of a similar rocket attack , which caused minor damage to three diplomatic vehicles and several of the surrounding buildings .
Peter Metlicic was ejected with a red card after three suspensions during a scrappy first half .
" The OHR is staying to ensure that peace and stability continue , even during this difficult time of political instability . "
Currently , eurozone countries can also get support under the 60 billion @-@ euro European Financial Stability Mechanism ( EFSM ) , guaranteed by the EU budget .
Country Reports on Terrorism 2007 praised Turkey 's support to counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan and Iraq .
On Saturday , the Turkish wrestlers held exhibition matches with Japanese sumo wrestlers .
Forum 2010 : fighting for a prosperous Montenegro
Romania 's position has support from Austria , Poland and Slovakia , he said .
The new round of talks is set to kick off Friday , when the Contact Group troika will arrive in Belgrade to meet with Serbia 's leadership and then proceed with a similar mission to Pristina on Saturday .
The Croatian government on Monday ( October 1st ) set the price of its shares in T @-@ HT , one of the most profitable telecoms in the country , at 25 euros .
He said it is his opinion the judges " will possibly stop the prosecution from improving a weak case and convict an acquitted defendant . "
The ministry of energy has also argued to the court that the strike damages the mine and creates serious risks for the life and health of the strikers .
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) sentenced on Monday ( September 15th ) a former Bosnian Muslim army chief to three years in prison for allowing the torture of Bosnian Serbs during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Most violations go on for years and involve public procurement procedures , he said .
The Pula @-@ Karlovac system was completed during the first development investment phase , from 2002 to 2006 .
" The Chinese prefer red wines .
The amendments call for Kosovo 's president to also be head of the Kosovo 's Security Council ( KSC ) -- a key security policy @-@ setting commission that reports to the prime minister .
The EU praised the efforts by Albania 's two leading parties to reach consensus out of the political deadlock , but observers say it will hardly achieve obtaining EU candidate status next March .
Croatian soldiers have been serving under the northern regional command .
The Dayton Peace Accords , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH , established a state split into two fairly autonomous entities -- the Federation of BiH , shared by Bosniaks and Croats , and the Serb @-@ run Republika Srpska ( RS ) -- bound by a weak central government .
According to reports , Rehn said the new solution derives from a joint statement to ensure that both sides will not issue any declarations or undertake actions to prejudge the existing border , set with the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1991 .
I also want to win another Grand Slam .
Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said that although there is no information regarding a possible terrorist attack directly against Serbia , the country will continue to co @-@ operate with other countries to counter the threat of international terrorism .
A major reform in the Macedonian health care system took place at the start of the year .
According to party statistics , Erdogan 's party received 56 % of the vote in mainly Kurdish @-@ populated eastern cities , and 51.76 % in southeastern ones .
Reiterating strong support for High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko , the ministers urged " all parties in BiH to comply with all decisions taken by him " and stop challenging his authority .
A few days later , three others -- two policemen and a civilian guard member - were killed near Gorazde .
Romania agrees to host a ballistic missile defence system , stressing the move does not target neighbouring Russia .
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev paid what one Serbian official described as an " historic visit " to Belgrade on Tuesday and doled out some goodies .
Media reports quoted Erdogan as saying in an interview with German news magazine Der Spiegel , published on Saturday , that he " had seriously expected more " from Germany 's six @-@ month EU presidency , which began on January 1st .
In response to regular student sit @-@ ins at university and college campuses throughout Greece , two Athens law school juniors turned to social media to counter such habits .
More experienced bloggers include collective presidency member Zeljko Komsic and Party for Democratic Progress Vice President Branislav Borenovic .
A car burns outside a McDonald 's restaurant in Belgrade .
Most students at Macedonian universities do not know how to use the web to submit job applications , and new company employees require at least three months to learn how to use basic MS Office programmes , the survey found .
Victor Kigen of Kenya won in his very first marathon .
Kosovo 's people and leaders have started to write the end of one chapter of their history , Solana said , calling on them to respect their obligations , ensure minority protection and human rights , and show " responsibility , determination and hard work " in carrying out reforms .
The 2008 Bejehad , a Jewish cultural event , opened in Opatija , Croatia , on Sunday ( August 24th ) .
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Earlier this month , the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution urging Belgrade and Pristina to engage in a dialogue that would aim to promote co @-@ operation , facilitate both countries ' progress on the path to EU integration and improve the lives of their citizens .
The rules , which give EU customers improved rights regarding fixed telephony , mobile services and internet access , were supposed to have been reflected in national laws by May 25th .
Unless the global crisis eases , a Baltic EU state or fellow members Bulgaria and Romania might be next in line for aid , experts say . [ Getty Images ]
The company , Trepharm , aims to boost the local market , and to export its products and deliver its services to countries in the region .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica is calling for national unity over Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
Support for comprehensive reform of the courts is strong in Turkey .
" Regarding immunity I completely support him , because of the activities they conduct during the mandate they should not be afraid of responsibilities tomorrow , " Novoberdali told SETimes .
Exploring this theme is a fascinating project by two Croatian artists -- Olinka Vistica and Drazen Grubisic .
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The total amount in 2009 was 505m euros .
The journey in one direction , which lasted about six hours in the past , takes more than eight today , due to the new borders along the 500km rail route via Croatia and the poor condition of the track .
Cicek also criticised the EU 's considerable expectations , saying " Adopting a new law in Turkey is not as easy as taking a cigarette pack from your pocket . "
Coca cultivation in the Andes , which decreased by 28 % over the past decade , continued to drop in 2009 , largely due to eradication efforts in Colombia .
The money will come from a scholarship fund for universities in Southeast Europe .
The investment will capitalize on the astounding growth of the mega @-@ yacht industry .
On Sunday , protesters filled the streets of downtown Istanbul to protest Gul 's nomination .
Local media reported that six people were arrested in Mitrovica for obstructing the elections process -- their political affiliation is unclear right now .
If the allegations prove true , they could face prison terms of up to 15 years .
" At the same time , the costs for society are difficult to quantify since the relation between the instability of such high public offices and , say , financial markets and foreign loans is not a direct one .
This is the first census in 30 years .
Either we will all be happy , or the fire will blaze from top to bottom . "
Tuzla @-@ based Children of the Earth , along with several similar NGOs in BiH , has run the " One sweet , One child " programme for the past six years now .
The festival was opened by Macedonian singer Elena Velkovska and the Jane Sandanski Folk Ensemble from Melbourne , Australia .
Fears also exist that poor representation on the board will sideline smaller Islamic denominations , fuelling interdenominational antagonism .
" We want to achieve in the Western Balkans what we have achieved in the rest of the European Union -- peace , stability and prosperity . "
Kosovo is not formally mentioned as a condition , but it may appear as something that defines the political climate important for the unraveling of processes , both in Serbia and the EU .
The party will keep on working on boosting the economy and meeting the EU and NATO membership goals , Djukanovic told the 450 delegates at the sixth party 's congress held in Podgorica on the fifth anniversary of Montenegro 's independence . ( Cafà © del Montenegro , Pcnen , Portal Analitika , Mina , RTCG - 21 / 05 / 11 )
Diaconescu will meet French counterpart Bernard Kouchner to discuss European , regional and international issues of common interest , including topics related to the global economic and energy crisis .
It is our duty to protect this richness . "
The name Milo Djukanovic has become almost synonymous with Montenegro 's campaign for independence .
One of the students was taken to hospital with a severe eye injury .
According to Trivan , there is still a lack of women in decision @-@ making positions .
President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu are to meet Wednesday as part of ongoing direct talks to reunify the divided island . ( CNA , Famagusta Gazette - 08 / 02 / 11 )
" ' Tsar Kiro ' will not continue to live the way he has been doing it in the last 22 years , " the prime minister said .
" Within a FAB , air traffic flows and air navigation services are integrated and managed according to operational needs , rather than national boundaries .
As you said , in the beginning it was only a community paper published in Turkish and Armenian and it was regarded as a platform to express the problems of the Armenian community of Turkey -- of Istanbul mostly .
These so @-@ called " controversial businessmen " have become owners of various companies bought with suspicious money and every piece of writing on their shady businesses spurs their reaction .
" In times of crisis ... there is sort of subliminal inclination of the public to lean towards a party that is bringing both a sense of comfort and competence . "
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned on Monday ( February 6th ) , saying he wanted to ease the nation 's political and social tension following weeks of unrest and anti @-@ austerity demonstrations in dozens of cities .
" We will declare independence soon after December 10th , " Thaci said , noting that the province has backing from Western powers .
Its key innovation is that it places the burden of proof on suspects : police will not have to prove they acquired property illegally ; instead , indictees must prove they acquired it legally .
The final decision , he said , will be based on the Bulgarian government 's offer and the results of studies conducted by Serbia .
The federation responded promptly to arbitrary and illegal layoffs and came up with concrete proposals meant to help the sector surmount the difficult time .
Media reports in February 2004 suggested that Gotovina - who received French citizenship after his service in the Legion -- had been living openly in southeastern France .
Greece 's parliamentary elections will be postponed to this spring . [ Reuters ]
" I think the president has to be a popular figure and I think that Topi is the most appropriate .
" All Europeans are in his debt . "
The surveyed economies are given marks from 0 ( lowest ) to 100 ( highest ) on each of those indicators and their overall scores determine their individual rankings in the Index .
Is that a problem ?
Frattini added that he expects Romanian authorities to notify Italian law enforcement when anyone with a criminal record departs for Italy .
" I was not aware of any of his criminal activities , " he says .
Following the September arrests , an ethnic Albanian party leader in Tuzi said they were " politically motivated , " as most of the suspects were either party supporters or candidates .
The arrests come as Croatia tries to end corruption , a key provision in its EU membership bid .
" Skills , physical efforts , responsibility and working conditions are those criteria .
Afterwards , Dacic said he wasn 't concerned visas would be re @-@ introduced for Serbian citizens any time soon .
BiH presidency members to visit Croatia
EU officials praised BiH politicians on Wednesday for removing the final obstacle to the signing of the SAA , a major step towards eventual EU membership .
The Ilinden , built in Germany in 1924 , was originally used for military purposes .
We did not win a medal but [ in effect ] we won gold , given the team 's success .
Zoran Drakulic , owner of second @-@ place bidder East Point Holdings , says his firm is considering an appeal .
All eyes are on South Africa this month for the World Cup .
" Solving the Cyprus problem , " Ban said , " will give an inspiration to all those around the world trying to solve other seemingly intractable conflicts . "
Young people between the ages of 18 and 24 mostly support Turkish EU membership , as do people with college degrees .
His assistant in charge of sports , Jovan Pavlovic Bojadzic , told SETimes they " recognised the club 's good work and the possibilities for our [ city 's ] self @-@ promotion through their excellent performances . "
Four killed in Macedonia border shootout
She added that her visit to Austria was scheduled months ahead of the event and had nothing to do with her predecessor 's arrest .
Candidates in the March elections include professors , ex @-@ cabinet members and a former ambassador to NATO .
The money will be distributed among 130 projects in state administration , education , the judiciary and health care .
The technology provides the combination of EDGE , UMTS and HSDPA for faster data transmission , and is seen as an important step towards enabling broadband internet in Croatia .
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" It is us who are required to perform our task .
In the men 's singles , Djokovic put up a spirited fight against the eventual tournament winner , Rafel Nadal , but faltered in the third set ( 7 @-@ 5 , 6 @-@ 4 , 6 @-@ 2 ) .
However , the government will be under pressure to exercise fiscal discipline , given the potential drop in revenues .
In a televised broadcast to the nation , however , President Traian Basescu said he doubted the new government 's " legitimacy . "
Macedonian opposition parties claim the government ceded territory near Debalde . [ File ]
New biometric passports and ID cards were issued several months ago , the visa @-@ migration policy was harmonised with acquis communautaire -- the total body of EU law accumulated thus far , a system of integrated border management was established , and the Macedonian government successfully addressed illegal migration , human trafficking and organised crime .
Albanian Central Bank Governor Ardian Fullani said on Wednesday ( September 8th ) that Western Balkan countries should build new exports @-@ based economy growth models that are complementary , not competitive .
Turkish Army General Staff head General Yasar Buyukanıt left on Sunday ( February 10th ) for a several @-@ day visit to the United States , at the invitation of his US counterpart , General Peter Pace .
According to Kosovo daily Koha Ditore , the panel of 15 judges hearing the case include eight from countries that have recognised Kosovo -- the US , UK , France , Germany , Japan , Jordan , Sierra Leone and New Zealand -- and seven from those that have not -- Russia , China , Slovakia , Mexico , Morocco , Brazil and Somalia .
YouTube is one of the most popular sites among internet users worldwide , with almost 70 million visitors each day .
Officials have acknowledged that the cigarette trade helped finance state services as well as social and pension expenses .
Hoxha , who came to power in late 1944 , led the Balkan nation into isolation , first from the West , and then from the communist bloc in Eastern Europe , including the former Soviet Union .
Most Bulgarians expect incumbent Georgi Parvanov to win a second term in the October 22nd presidential election .
Antonio Milososki : From the view point of contemporary Macedonian history , with each subsequent year we will become more aware of the significance of the verdict .
A settlement dating back to 4,000 BC was discovered near the village of Bezhanovo in Bulgaria , the Regional Historical Museum in the town of Lovech announced on Sunday ( September 2nd ) .
Radical leader Tomislav Nikolic boasts of his party 's intention to mount " another October 5th " over Kosovo .
One year after achieving EU candidate status , Macedonia has not been given a date for the start of membership negotiations .
Culture and Society : Romanian film among 100 best of the decade
" Europe should answer us honestly , without any excuses .
Experts say a complete HDZ dissolution is possible , while party officials claim the crisis will make them stronger .
" This will allow them to take better advantage of the access to markets , inflows of foreign direct investment , bank finance , and remittances that closer integration with the EU offers , " she added .
The most visited websites , according to the survey , are Facebook and YouTube .
Kuci said the deadline decision should not be seen " as a punishment of these officers , but a concrete step ... to rebuild a fully multi @-@ ethnic police service that will reflect Kosovo society and work in the interest of all communities . "
" Kosovo institutions welcome any agreement that serves the free movement of citizens and exchange of trade and ideas between the people in the Balkans and as such , it is a direct contribution to the stability in our region , " Kosovo Deputy Foreign Minister Petrit Selimi told SETimes .
" The military objectives have been fulfilled ; there is no reason whatsoever to maintain the mission , " French Defence Minister Herve Morin , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , told reporters .
Visits to museums will be free of charge to the public once a month and on national holidays .
Kosovo 's civil society , however , is critical of EULEX 's contribution , especially with cases linked to higher levels where local police and judges are not able to do their job independently .
Kosovo budget proves hard to keep in check
Some perceive the move as the beginning of removal of all barricades , while others claim this is just a tactical move in the face of the upcoming EU Summit .
The British leader also pledged to actively promote and " fight " for Turkey 's EU membership bid , saying he wanted the two countries to " pave the road from Ankara to Brussels . "
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Accords , numerous assemblies , conferences and roundtables have been taking place . These range from local ones held in BiH to high @-@ profile , international ones in Brussels and Washington , DC .
Turkey does a lot of business in Libya .
So I hope that I can find a job , " says Kabashi , who expects to finish her studies this year .
Today it is a museum exhibiting old equipment , wine presses and barrels dating back to the 1930s .
She says the main reason for the regulation 's adoption is the upcoming election campaign .
Ivanovic : There are so many good players in women 's tennis at the moment .
The terms of a bond swap included in Greece 's newest bailout plan might be extended to cover government debt maturing after 2020 , Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said on Wednesday ( August 10th ) .
Bulgaria 's dilemma is to forget the 1 billion euros it has invested in building the Belene nuclear plant and scrap the project , or find a way to make it work with Russia 's help .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 07 / 10 / 11
Rivers drying up may become commonplace in Serbia , if the temperatures keep rising . [ Reuters ]
KPS is not ours , " he told a local news agency .
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen likely will propose ways for dealing with the problem in October .
The initial official results showed that the ruling Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) won elections in 14 counties .
Turkey will carry out EU required reforms , regardless of its progress in the membership talks with the bloc , Turkey 's chief negotiator with the EU , Ali Babacan , pledged during a European tour .
Closed down during the Yugoslav conflicts , a memorial centre at the site of the Jasenovac concentration camp in Croatia reopened in November 2006 , with a new educational centre and permanent exhibition .
Privatisation of state @-@ run entities is also being used to lure investors .
The signatories included Danis Tanovic , whose movie " No Man 's Land " won an Oscar for best foreign language film in 2001 , and Jasmila Zbanic , who won Berlin 's Golden Bear film award last year for her film " Grbavica . "
According to the report , improving witness protection in Kosovo will require new legislation , providing the statutory basis for a comprehensive witness protection programme -- including relocation of witnesses and their relatives , if necessary .
" We should make sure that there is a stronger focus on corruption in all relevant EU policies , " Malmstrom said .
Bulgarian elections results approved , despite disputes
The 2,850km @-@ long Danube , Europe 's second largest river , flows through ten European countries . [ Getty Images ]
A woman passing by at the time was slightly injured by flying glass .
A road sign displays directions to three major Montenegrin cities and Belgrade on the bottom at a crossroad in downtown Podgorica .
More than half of these surveyed feared that EU membership and enlargement would have a negative impact on Serbian farmers , while 47 % were more concerned about the high cost of the process and 44 % about the loss of national culture and identity .
Fishing overexploitation , pollution and global warming may result in roughly 100 of the 434 fish species in the Adriatic Sea becoming endangered , according to local experts .
A newly opened tunnel between northern Albania and Kosovo cuts travel time by four hours .
But I hope that maybe one day it will be better . "
The move , she added , " has an important bearing on the capacity of the Union and of its member states to act , to surmount the sovereign debt crisis affecting certain member states . "
However , historians argue that this nationalist @-@ based perception could have a long @-@ term impact on relations with a resurgent Turkey in the region .
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Nice weather and a seasonal decline in prices , some cut as low as 20 % , could attract more tourists .
Right now , farmland accounts for 53 % of Kosovo 's total land area , and forests 41 % .
" It is necessary to be with our people .
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- The government plans to establish the municipality of North Mitrovica by the end of 2011 .
Military analyst and author Aleksandar Radic sees organised crime as Serbia 's biggest security concern .
" Despite its strong political mandate , the [ Turkish ] government did not put forward a consistent and comprehensive programme of political reforms , " the EU said in its 2008 Progress Report .
Politicians make him the most angry , he says , because they act just as they did when they needed people to go fight for them , except that now they need them to vote in the elections . " Dayton only brought the peace , and it is hard to imagine what will happen in the future .
Over the recent ten years together we have achieved a lot , particularly in the field of security .
As he took office on Friday , however , the new Turkish Cypriot president stressed that he would not abandon the negotiations .
Ceku called on the EU to prevent certain member states from dictating the bloc 's policy on Kosovo status .
[ Photo illustration by Catherine Gurgenidze for Southeast European Times ]
Women in secular Turkey are not allowed to wear headscarves in campuses and public office .
" There are many possibilities that Albanian passports , which may be given out to Albanians abroad , have another personal number which makes it impossible to travel in the EU without a visa , like Serbia does for Serbs in Kosovo .
After the meeting , Josipovic and Kosor announced a decision to send 20 additional troops to join the ISAF in Afghanistan .
MOST Executive Director Darko Aleksov agreed that while there were no Election Day incidents in and around polling stations , there were still instances when a single individual would vote for a family or a group .
Issues of governance , territory , citizenship and the extremely challenging property issue have yet to be solved .
Rajkova Pecina Cave is more than 2,300m long .
He also said his role in the arms procurement deal was investigated in 2002 , when the Public Prosecutor 's Office rejected charges filed against him .
Rather , they argue , exports are being held back by poor packaging , failure to honour deadlines and production issues .
History departments in Turkish universities have more liberty than before when it comes to examining sensitive topics . [ Reuters ]
" It would have been better if the government had not backed off from its plan for a one @-@ year increase [ of the retirement age ] , " Tanya Radeva , an owner of a small trading company in Sofia , told SETimes .
An additional indictment to follow will include charges against 20 other suspects detained early this month .
Kosovo 's people were not a party to the agreement , he said , describing it as the main cause of the current border problems .
It would be good if China will be . "
The sting , conducted in co @-@ operation with Bulgarian authorities , took place on Thursday ( September 16th ) and Friday .
FON University Economics Professor Mirko Tripunovski explained that in addition to the government 's macro @-@ economic reform policy , the opening of the second free economic zone at Bunardzik , near Skopje , and the entry of US companies Johnson Controls and Johnson Metty signal the beginning of a new phase .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 23 / 02 / 10
Eugenio Sidoli , general manager of the DIN cigarette plant in Nis , owned by Philip Morris , said the plan will be more costly to cigarette makers , but the costs will be offset by the introduction of market conditions and business policy changes .
Farther away from the city , however , active Christian communities still prosper .
" Kosovo can be a good producer of milk and meat products , fruits and vegetables [ and more ] .
Also in cultural news : culture ministers of Serbia , Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina sign a co @-@ operation agreement , and an Albanian poet wins the top award at the International Literature Festival .
Albania also is receiving funds via Interreg III for cross @-@ border projects with Italy .
Its population now hovers between 350 and 400 people , all of whom are Bosniaks who fled during the conflict .
Representatives from 97 museums gathered for the 32nd European Museum Forum .
EU reaffirms support for Western Balkans ' integration
Athens has battled the EU for years over illegal subsidies to the carrier , which have been a profound drain on state coffers .
The day is a public holiday in Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia , northern Cyprus , Kosovo and Turkey .
Some analysts say he was unhappy that members of his former National Liberal Party ( PNL ) would not get the same number of cabinet portfolios as the PDL members .
Bulgaria 's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said on Friday ( March 16th ) that his country will probably withdraw from an agreement with Russia 's state @-@ owned nuclear company Atomstroyexport to build a nuclear power plant in the Danube coastal town of Belene .
Montenegro hopes to increase IPR
Two years before that defining moment for Europe , US President Ronald Reagan urged Gorbachev to " tear down this wall " in an historic speech he delivered in Berlin in June 1987 .
Defence Minister Selmo Cikotic told the Fena news agency " all commitments related to the country 's defence reform have been met and ... exceptional progress has been made on our country 's path to full membership in NATO . " Recognising its success as a member of the Partnership for Peace ( PfP ) , NATO invited BiH in early 2008 to join the Individual Partnership Action Plan ( IPAP ) .
The tourism sector was the biggest loser , reporting damages of 2.7m euros , followed by industry , with 2.2m euros .
Once in Frushka Gora , choosing which monasteries to visit may be challenging .
" This distance will also require some painful decisions by one or by both sides . "
" Serbia is a key US partner in the region , " Steinberg said , praising Belgrade 's efforts to build a European future .
The government is offering free training to all those interested in learning basic computer skills .
" We are discussing development of good , neighbourly relations , mutual information and respect , and an open dialogue and strengthening mutual trust , " said Konjanovski .
Albania 's parliament passed a bill on Saturday ( November 26th ) allowing big power consumers to buy from suppliers other than the state @-@ controlled monopoly KESH and power distributor CEZ .
At 17 % , BiH has the lowest VAT in the region -- one argument the authorities are using to justify the increase .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 27 / 04 / 11
EULEX and local judges have issued 27 corruption @-@ case judgements thus far .
After 20 years of apathy , Montenegrin students demand better conditions and quality of instruction as required by the Bologna Process .
Russian buyers are flocking to Bulgaria . [ Ladislav Cvetkov / SETimes ]
Bilic , a former player for England 's West Ham and Everton , was a key player for Croatia in 1998 when they won the bronze medal at the World Cup in France .
While politicians issued statements of condolence and tried to distance themselves from the tragedy , saying it may not have been related to the economic crisis despite the note , Christoulas " suicide galvanised Greek society , sparked candlelight vigils , protests and battles with riot police who tried to disperse crowds who had gathered under the tree that same day .
Jahjaga also expressed hope that these presidential meetings will be joined by heads of states from the rest of the region , pointing out that co @-@ operation will accelerate their Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Filandra and he agree that Belgrade has a strong influence on the Bosnian Serb leadership .
The president 's veto is not binding and only requires that the bill be discussed and voted again in parliament .
The EU decision this week to exclude Albania from the list of countries eligible for visa @-@ free travel is a tough pill to swallow .
The new PASOK should be " populist , radical and patriotic , " he added .
Kosovo 's citizens have been experiencing deep crisis for a long time , while this institutional crisis is just a crisis for the politicians . "
The PIC raised red flags over what it views as attempts to roll back reforms and weaken state level institutions .
SETimes : How far can the Serbian educational system progress and harmonise with European standards with an investment of about 3.5 % GDP ?
" The huge consignment of cocaine was diluted in 13 tonnes of palm oil that had been shipped from Colombia , via Antwerp in Belgium , before being finally seized in Albania , " The Hague @-@ based EU law enforcement agency said in a statement .
" We need to look at how stability evolves in the region , " he said .
Day to day operations of the armed forces , however , still remained at the entity level .
Increasingly frustrated by Klaus 's last @-@ minute move , European officials have indicated that they will not let him hold the rest of the EU hostage by refusing to sign the treaty .
He is expected to hold talks with President Boris Tadic , Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic @-@ Dejanovic .
Speaking at the conference , however , Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovic rebutted such claims , saying co @-@ operation with the Alliance is part of a more general effort to build international ties .
Respondents ' attitudes towards the EU were overwhelmingly favourable , with 73.4 % saying they had a " positive " or " mostly positive " view .
The 1.6m @-@ euro project will be implemented jointly by the BiH Council of Ministers ( CoM ) , the European Commission Delegation and the UNDP office in BiH .
Sannino was attending the second meeting of the EU @-@ Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee in Podgorica .
Stipe Mesic : " politicians with vision " needed
" The co @-@ operation between our two states will broaden even more in different fields and we are prepared to strengthen our activities ... especially economic co @-@ operation , " Veljanovski said .
" The European Commission urges authorities in Bulgaria and Romania to step up their efforts , especially in turning arrests and indictments into final sentences , " commission spokesman Mark Gray said on Tuesday , while presenting the papers at a news conference in Brussels .
Kesic : Silly things that aren 't related to any current situation make me laugh .
Prisoners say that cells were packed , with six to eight people in a four @-@ person cell , some sleeping on floor mats , with stale air , surrounded by mold @-@ covered walls and ceilings .
The ministry said progress has been shown in investigating , following and arresting criminal groups related to drug trafficking , weapons , human trafficking and other types of organised crime .
Police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd after short clashes with the demonstrators who tried to enter the Health Ministry building .
The four criminal networks listed in the document include The Brothers ' Circle , a multi @-@ ethnic criminal group largely based in countries of the former Soviet Union , and the Camorra from Naples in southern Italy , which is said to be making over 17 billion euros annually from illicit activities .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 26 / 02 / 07
A new centre for laser therapy and dermatological and plastic surgery opened on Wednesday ( October 15th ) at the Sofia Military Medical Academy .
During the months @-@ long investigation , authorities identified Slovenia as a transit country for illegal arms being smuggled from the Western Balkan countries into the EU states .
South Stream and the Trans @-@ Anatolian pipeline could transport as much as 70 bcm of natural gas each year . [ Reuters ]
The music came from an old Bosnian folk song .
The announcement came after the completion of the first war crimes trial under the mission 's auspices .
Marijana Grabovac , 56 , described Bugojno as a " divided town " in which Catholics and Bosniaks go to their respective cafes .
The announcement came in an official decree , issued after consultations with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
Kosovo Parliamentary Speaker Jakup Krasniqi criticised the UN and EU pressure as anti @-@ democratic and anti @-@ constitutional .
Kosovars use Monaco and Slovenia 's country codes for their mobile phones . [ Reuters ]
He expressed Slovakia 's support for implementation of Belgrade 's interim trade accord with the EU and for ending visa requirements for Serbian citizens travelling to bloc members .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 10 / 11 / 08
Just a day after the Davos meeting ended in Switzerland late last month , members of the business and political community gathered in Belgrade to discuss the effect of the global economic crisis on Serbia , ways to boost financial growth and linking it to EU integration .
The foundation also plans to help modernise the SPA by consolidating communication channels with citizens and interest groups .
The Balkan states will also apply for certain energy projects because the EU has set aside 3.6 billion euros for that field this year .
" Tirana 's airport is getting a facelift , " the TAP said in a statement .
Senior officials from Kazakhstan , Turkmenistan and the United States , as well as representatives of the European Commission ( EC ) , the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development , also participated .
Turkey 's Babacan pledges reforms
Bogdanovic said discussions centred on the formation of a joint EULEX / Serb government " work group that will deal with technical questions in the sectors of customs , justice and police . "
They are bottle collectors , spending the day in search of recyclable plastic which they can sell for a subsistence income .
In a show of support after Kosovo 's diplomatic defeat at the UN , Olli Rehn , the EU commissioner for enlargement , delivered 122m euros in aid to the fledgling country .
Students from 85 countries took part in the 21st Informatics Olympiad .
Ever since turmoil erupted in February , there have been reports of Balkan mercenaries in the north African country .
It is hardly patriotic when it pushes your county toward bankruptcy .
Huruglica : Meetings were held .
Each of the top five companies process oil and gas .
Its stated goal is territorial autonomy for Szekler Land .
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Hajredin Kuci . [ Facebook ]
The region was hit hard by the global financial crisis among emerging markets .
Hungarian police have identified the trio as Roma members of local gangs .
According to the survey , Roma reported that they are most discriminated against in Hungary ( 62 % ) and the Czech Republic ( 64 % ) , and on the other side of the coin , least discriminated against in Romania ( 25 % ) and Bulgaria ( 26 % ) .
The training is held twice a week for one month .
" If our amendments , which are crucial for Slovenia 's vital interests , are not incorporated , Slovenia will not accept the European Commission 's ( EC ) proposal , " the AFP quoted him as saying on May 13th .
" The risks for 2007 mainly originate in the political environment , as the dissensions within the governing coalition may lead to sudden elections and slowing reforms , despite EU monitoring , " the Wall Street Journal quoted managing director Cristian Ionescu as saying .
He said certain politicians do occasionally provide financial support for specific cultural manifestations , but they select which events to fund strictly along populist and ethno @-@ nationalist lines to promote a particular political agenda .
Djukanovic will begin a sixth term as prime minister in a country that he has led continuously since 1991 .
" It has reached such a point that whichever team won the championship , the other teams ' supporters would be saying ' Oh , they bought the game , ' and such , " Tekin told SETimes .
A day after assuming his post , Nikolic suggested Russia would form a new bloc " bringing together nations that will stand up against the hegemony of America and of the EU . "
He spends about 30 euros .
" Google services have a major public benefit .
Handball is tremendously popular in Croatia , in part because its national team has been one of the top teams in the world for years .
Though somewhat inelegantly and inefficiently divided among multiple organisations and various authorities -- the BDP , the DTK , the KCK , the PKK and the figure of its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan himself -- the Kurdish nationalist movement is evolving and articulating its demands on a national and international stage .
Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Lambrinidis met with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci on Thursday ( September 8th ) to confirm his country 's perspective on the European perspective for the whole region .
EU nations adopted a document Monday ( February 4th ) , endorsing the deployment of a long @-@ planned justice and police mission to stabilise Kosovo after it declares independence from Serbia .
And no one will be able to take your freedom away , " Bush added .
Kosovo inaugurated its Security Council on Wednesday ( February 11th ) , taking another step envisioned in Martti Ahtisaari 's blueprint for the newly independent country .
It has threatened to boycott the vote if its demands are not met .
By May , the National Agency for Property Restitution had received more than 63,000 property return claims , but only about 4,000 have so far been resolved .
It signed a 25 @-@ year agreement to operate in Patos @-@ Marinza field , the largest on @-@ shore heavy oil field in Europe .
The Croatian National Bank has revoked the bank 's operating license .
The Bulgarian State Agency for Information Technologies and Communication provided free internet access to professors and students at the Telecommunications and Posts State College as a gift marking the institution 's 85th anniversary .
Romania 's Tariceanu proposes new government lineup
Turkey 's Istanbul Aydin University opened its new techno @-@ centre at the Florya campus on Wednesday ( June 9th ) .
EULEX has been reluctant to assist in establishing law and order in the north as is provided in its mandate , and [ this ] cannot be regarded as a lack of co @-@ ordination .
Ethnic Albanians organised a rally against the arrests of former Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) fighters in Kosovo on March 29th . [ Reuters ]
The European Commission 's ( EC ) announcement on the completion of Croatia 's accession talks and its recommendation for the country 's July 2013 EU entry has sent a positive signal to other countries in the region , Bulgaria said on Friday ( June 10th ) .
Several members of a militant group were killed Wednesday ( November 7th ) as Macedonian police launched an operation to clear an area near Tetovo of gunmen and outlaws .
Also in business news : Serbia will give Telekom Austria until May 3rd to improve its bid for Telekom Srbija .
Two Serb ministers attended a government meeting Thursday , and a party leader pledged that lawmakers will resume their work in parliament .
They also pointed out that the country should implement measures to better control inflation and reforms necessary for European integration .
In September alone , the deficit grew by 33.4 % year on year , reaching 1.05 billion euros .
Observers consider a coalition of Tadic and Kostunica impossible , as their rift over the country 's EU bid deepened after the majority of EU members recognised Kosovo 's independence .
From Brussels , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn concurred with Reeker .
She said the family retains the others .
Cypriot Interior Minister Neoklis Sylikiotis said that China 's state @-@ owned oil and gas giant CNOOC is among several companies that have expressed interest in investing in the island 's offshore natural gas field .
The site features news from across and about the region and features analysis , interviews and commentary by paid SETimes.com correspondents .
I have chosen this treatment , but at the same time I am continuing chemotherapy , " Kena tells SETimes .
Bush to make historic visit to Albania
The most radical faction , seeking territorial autonomy , is composed of the National Szeklers ' Council .
He explained that delaying public sector reforms [ concerning ] employment , procurement , subsidies , education , healthcare , police , and the military should create room for less expenditures contributing to a bigger deficit and growing public debt .
IBM is particularly interested in industry , the banking sector , telecommunications , the public administration sector and energy , he added .
It kicks off with progressive house legend , English DJ and producer Steve Lawler .
" It simply couldn 't be ignored by the judiciary .
However , despite relative progress in the former province , Ahtisaari said many challenges remain .
" We hope to find the answers to this deadly madness and , above all , find out who [ the guilty ] individuals are . "
Although some of the measures taken by the Bulgarian authorities over the past few years have helped reduce the share of the country 's shady economy , it remains a key constraint to investment and growth , the group warned .
If someone invests money in a sector , we can employ our family members and others , and they will earn an income , " says Gjonaj .
Currently about 80 % of the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's Russian gas imports is transported via Ukraine , whose price disputes with Moscow @-@ based Gazprom have led to disruptions in supplies twice in recent years .
Eight days after the launch of his war crimes trial in The Hague , former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic appeared in court for the first time Tuesday ( November 3rd ) to demand ten more months to prepare his defence .
" We have the right to call it that ; it is genuine , clean . " There is no need to give Islam another image depending on the country , the space where believers live . "
" The group will be separated from the Kosovo authorities to show it will conduct an objective investigation .
The council also analysed media PR agencies ' ownership structures and concluded some have a very significant place in the advertising market , because " in addition to buying out advertising space from the media , they also work with a number of state institutions . "
The first president of Croatia , Franjo Tudjman , died while in power .
Pensioners have not seen an increase in their payments for two years . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
Athanassios Vozikis , a lecturer in the University of Piraeus 's Department of Economic Science , told those attending the conference that there are many myths about smoking but , " There is only one truth -- it kills and it costs . "
The defendant has denied wrongdoing .
Talks focused on the political process and security situation in Iraq , as well as the promotion of links with Turkey .
About 500,000 euros worth of smuggled cigarettes were confiscated .
To begin with , it is legitimate to ask whether the pace of economic growth is sustainable .
This report and the resolution met fierce objections from the Bosnian Serb parliamentarians at the session -- Milica Markovic and Mladen Ivanic .
It is somewhat naïve to believe that new debt can help settle the difficulties posed by existing debt , which has risen to a level that makes it unsustainable . "
" UNMIK Administration Mitrovica is indeed the sole legal authority in north Mitrovica . " [ File ]
The first contract set the price per 1,000cu. m of Russian natural gas at $ 260 , while the second allowed Bulgaria to pay a discounted rate of $ 83 in exchange for Gazprom 's shipping gas through Bulgarian pipelines to Greece , Turkey and Macedonia .
They die alone and often are found long after .
However , the entities -- the Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska -- have not yet fulfilled their obligations to resolve mutual debts , allow a change in entity citizenship for Brcko residents , or regulate the supply of electricity .
The International Summer University opens in Ohrid .
BiH has been asked to implement a number of reforms to progress along its EU integration path .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 14 / 09 / 10
The two NATO allies stopped just short of going to war in 1987 and 1996 over oil and gas exploration and a sovereignty dispute involving two tiny , barren islets in the Aegean Sea .
Roma often cannot exercise their right to education and have no access to health insurance or welfare payments .
" I am also happy that the coup tradition in Turkey is being tackled , I see it as a democratic step , but doing it now is not sincere at all , " he told SETimes .
Dusan Bajatovic , vice president of the Socialist Party of Serbia , a coalition member , dismissed the idea of partitioning Kosovo but stressed Kosovo should have broad autonomy within Serbia .
Serbian Minister for Kosovo and Metohija Goran Bogdanovic , a senior DS official , also expressed satisfaction with the election .
However , the opposition is not happy with the plan .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said his government would take legal and diplomatic action to protect its interests .
" [ An ] estimated 700,000 weapons entered the former Yugoslav republics primarily from Albania 's weapons storage facilities , which were robbed in 1997 .
Inzko 's report causes angry reactions in BiH
Leaders of the 27 nations will meet in the Belgian capital to discuss the appointment of the bloc 's first @-@ ever full @-@ time president and foreign minister and other institutional issues .
During a two @-@ day visit that began on Sunday ( October 21st ) , Stoltenberg met Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac , with whom he discussed joint participation in a peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan .
As soon as the temperatures go up , we are ready to move our cattle and most valuable belongings to higher ground .
The proposed legislation would cover structures built over the last 30 years .
Turkey was actively involved in diplomatic efforts to end the bloodshed in Libya and discontinued its contacts with Damascus over Assad 's refusal to stop using arms against protestors .
Imports from Kosovo , however , fell by 13.5 % .
Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) leader Mircea Geoana claimed victory on Sunday , but the race remains close and different governing scenarios are possible . [ Getty Images ]
The event , hosted by Ankara University and Middle East Technical University , aims to take a scientific look at soccer , American football , Gaelic football , rugby and Australian Rules football .
The event started with a presentation of a book by Reshat Ramadani called " Gjilan , a Cultural Retrospective " and will continue until January 31st with various performances and presentations .
Prominent Turkologist Irene Melikoff died at the age of 91 in France , Turkish media reported on January 12th .
Panathinaikos Athens was crowned European basketball champion after edging past last year 's title holder , CSKA Moscow , 73 @-@ 71 , at the Euroleague final match in Berlin on Sunday ( May 3rd ) . It is the fifth European title for Panathinaikos , which last claimed it in Athens in 2007 , and coach Zeljko Obradovic 's seventh .
Milk prices in major cities of the region range from 70 to 80 euro cents per litre , while in Serbian markets consumers paid from 85 to 90 euro cents .
Normally , you create a star system and you try to exploit and sell the image of those people .
Racan leaves behind a strong political legacy .
The survey found that 62 % of respondents think that EU membership is a good thing , down from 76 % when the same question was asked in 2006 .
By contrast , Serbia exports to Kosovo .
Outside the capital , 39 base points have been installed in 29 Interior Ministry offices .
The EU had warned that it wouldn 't accept it unless Albania 's June 28th parliamentary elections were deemed free and fair .
An economic community of countries on the Mediterranean rim -- along the lines of the early EU -- is the basis for the plan . [ Getty Images ]
In a situation like this , it is difficult to insist on high standards within the local and regional media .
The average monthly salary will rise by 166 % until 2020 to 1,133 euros , compared to the current 425 euros , according to the CNP .
Marko Prelec , the director of the International Crisis Group ( ICG ) for the Balkans , says that proposing a split may have been feasible at one point , but the opportunity has passed .
" Let 's wait for the results , keep calm , keep order . "
If Bosnian politicians fail to implement the proposed amendments by December 1st , he said , he would have no other choice but to impose them and probably sanction those who have rejected them .
" The aim of this meeting is to reiterate our stance , " he added .
Scenes of Ramadan in Turkey include the usual public tents that give away free food to the poor , to the much @-@ debated fast breaking at five star hotels and the protest reactions against them .
Karadzic , 63 , remained composed throughout the hour @-@ long hearing .
Another expected consequence is that health care spending will have to grow to meet the higher demands of people in this group for ambulatory , in @-@ patient and chronic care .
This measure yields many benefits for the employers , the employees and the system in general .
" The museum will welcome visitors with a whole new look , new contents and modern video and audio presentations .
He emphasised that the one thing government and politicians must absolutely do is avoid " terrorising and panicking the public . "
In terms of purchasing power parity , GERD expenditure increased 19.7 % year on year .
Another step was the appointment in April of Sofia 's former ambassador to Germany , Meglena Plugchieva , as deputy prime minister tasked with overseeing the use of EU funds .
After studying architecture at the Istanbul Technical University for three years , he switched to journalism , receiving a degree from Istanbul University .
Meanwhile , Mustafa Akis , AKP MP and deputy @-@ chairman of the Parliamentary National Security Commission , rules out any change in government policy .
As Greeks watched with growing dismay , the chances of a new government being formed to keep international aid coming was bogged down in political bickering between the ruling PASOK Socialist party and its conservative New Democracy rivals .
Should Kosovo become an independent state , Ristic said , local Serbs will not allow its government to extend its authority to the territories controlled by them .
Samir would go to his future wife 's store under the ruse of buying magazines and she would come to his shop to buy fruits and vegetables .
Facing lower incomes , fewer opportunities and higher taxes , many are outraged .
" The Stabilisation and Association Agreement will soon be signed , and the country is making progress towards full membership in NATO , " High Representative to BiH Miroslav Lajcak said . [ OHR ]
Turkish author Ipek Calislar was acquitted on Tuesday of insulting the founder of modern Turkey , Mustafa Kemal Ataturk .
A new US State Department report lauds Macedonian respect for human rights but warns of " strained " interethnic relations and a sluggish judicial reform process .
A delegation from Russian natural @-@ gas giant Gazprom was in Bucharest on Wednesday ( October 29th ) . [ File ]
" Having no indentifiable author , it is a kind of a test of Pristina 's reaction and the international presence , to open the way for different initiatives in that part of Kosovo , " he told SETimes .
At the weekend , Serbian President Boris Tadic offered an apology to the Croatian people for " all the atrocities committed by Serbs during the wars of the 1990s . "
Macedonians celebrate the EC report recommendation to open EU negotiations . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
As German prosecutors look into Islamic extremism as a possible motive , Kosovo 's leaders condemned Wednesday 's killing of two US servicemen .
Merkel 's statement came ahead of a conference call between her , French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou , which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday .
The money , prosecutors allege , was intended to bribe judges .
About 570 drug addicts aged 13 to 50 receive treatment there .
Reports from the field state the census is going well , but attempts to influence the result along ethnic lines may ultimately taint the process .
It is a very important phase and what has been said from the very beginning is that this phase was much more successful than the first one run by [ former UN envoy ] Martti Ahtisaari , " Samardzic said .
Serbia continues to argue that Kosovo 's independence is illegitimate .
Speaking on national public television , TVR , the same day , Romanian President Traian Basescu said Bucharest has " made it very clear that Romania respects Resolution 1973 resolution ... which states a no @-@ fly area to protect civilians . "
Major efforts are under way , with the help of international donors , to improve the situation .
The power of Krushevo is in its historic meaning , and the influence is greater with the involvement of different traditional clothing worn by citizens , imitating various classes of people from the time , which looks like history repeating itself all over again .
The first results of investigation show that Ivan Mravak , the former director of the Croatian electric company , admitted that in 2007 under former HDZ treasurer Mladen Barisic 's orders he gave 100,000 euros to the HDZ black fund in exchange for a year and a half prison sentence .
One of Croatia 's leading retail chains , Plodine , plans to invest 55m euros to open ten new supermarkets this year , CEO Mile Curkovic announced on Wednesday ( March 14th ) .
" This action was supported by the public institution , a large number of individuals and public figures in the country , the head of the EU delegation in Serbia , the World Health Organisation and other international organisations , " Vladimir Markovic , the president of the organisation told SETimes .
However , an agreement also means restructuring that economy , which may be painful for small enterprises and trade unions .
The recycling project has not been fully abandoned , but is waiting for better times , Culov said .
" Anything that is reasonable as far as time can be acceptable , " he said , adding that the delay could be for a week or so .
Four police officers were injured by flying rocks as riots broke out .
Science and Technology : Romanian schools receive free computers
Spartak Ngjela , a Rama ally , told a local station Top Channel that the offer extends to November 8th or 9th .
" Even [ issues ] on which , it has been said , that there is an agreement , we do not see positive results on the ground , " Bajrami said .
Turkey and Albania are becoming strategic partners and important stability and security factors in the Balkans , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on March 9th during Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli 's two @-@ day visit to Turkey .
The process of the break @-@ up of the former Yugoslavia " unleashed a horde of ethnic and religious tensions that had been simmering for half a century , " said Mladenov .
Those whose monthly state pensions exceed 1,200 euros would see the amount above that threshold cut by 20 % .
" I say what I think and mean what I say , " the DPA quoted him as saying .
You may also be able to view video clips of recent rallies , party meetings , interviews and other media appearances .
Antonescu wins second term as head of Romania 's Liberal party
ANKARA , Turkey -- President Abdullah Gul said on Sunday ( October 18th ) that Ankara will continue to criticise Israel if it makes " mistakes . "
By Alexander Christie @-@ Miller for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 10 / 09 / 10
At the time , Jurcic was not a member of the party , but an independent supporter .
The sour mood continued after the match , with team captain Giorgos Karagounis , a former Inter Milan midfielder who returned to Panathinaikos to end his career , declaring that he is " embittered from his substitution . "
" What is going on -- the massive violence against peaceful demonstrators -- shocks our conscience , " EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said in her speech at the meeting .
Within the Sandzak 's dominant Islamic religious community , however , strains are apparent .
Also in science and technology news : software piracy levels decrease and Greece exhibits a solar @-@ powered bus .
This year , the contestants ' final scores were based 50 % on the television viewers ' votes and 50 % on the votes of the 39 national juries , each comprised of five music professionals .
The exhibition presents 43 archaeological items , documents and Islamic culture artefacts provided by leading Turkish museums .
Unlike citizens in most of the EU @-@ 15 ( Portugal and Spain are exceptions ) , people in the post @-@ communist countries have lived through the command system .
In addition , the population has tripled over the past 50 years , the highest growth rate in Europe .
But opposition politicians criticised the government for dragging its feet , with Zoran Milanovic , the leader of the Social Democratic Party , saying it was " too late " for resignations .
Lulian Kodra is surprised that Kadare accepted the award , since Spain has not yet recognised Kosovo and remains a staunch opponent of its independence .
In line with earlier predictions , the Greek economy is expected to contract by 3 % in 2011 and to post a positive growth of 1.1 % next year .
Fajon : The increased number of asylum @-@ seekers , especially from Serbia and Macedonia this year , was a serious concern .
BiH 's Komsic resigns from his party
Economy analyst Milan Kovacevic thinks measures taken by the government and local government can help , but the problem can only be solved by the stabilisation of the market and greater demand for steel .
Kostunica , however , was reluctant to cede control .
Ban also expressed his concern over Serbian plans for May 11th elections in Kosovo .
Citizens of the country 's sizeable Kurdish community who tried to assert their ethnic identity or promoted using the Kurdish language in public risked censure , harassment or prosecution , said the report .
Turkey ( 4.20 ) and BiH ( 3.44 ) also lost two positions each to stand 56th and 107th , respectively .
Putin , who received a Bulgarian shepherd dog as a gift from Borisov , seemed pleased with the outcome of his working visit , expressing " satisfaction " with the negotiations .
The Romanian government on Wednesday ( September 5th ) approved a long @-@ term energy strategy for the 2007 @-@ 2020 period .
Current Deputy Minister of Defence Igor Crnadak hopes the mission can be fully established this fall .
KFOR will monitor its operations .
A senior Turkish police officer was removed from duty this week following revelations that police were warned in advance about the planned murder of Turkish @-@ Armenian journalist Hrant Dink .
He doubts KCK is not involved in violent actions as Aktar claims , but he agrees that KCK " is a formation which may be a part of Turkey 's policy of disarming the PKK and calling them to legal politics . "
That 's what you do in art .
" They should have their elected representatives because this is the only way for a better future , " he said .
Eight Kashari officials -- including three city councilmen -- appeared in a Tirana court on December 4th .
At local factories , shops and markets , the massive bailout package for Greece is more than a sensational headline .
Turkey hits terror targets in northern Iraq
Indeed , this is a potential problem affecting much of the government 's agenda : progress in many areas depends on variables which may be beyond the country 's control .
Uka was sentenced to life in prison on Friday ( February 10th ) .
In 2006 , another Catholic priest -- Andrea Santoro -- was shot to death by a 16 @-@ year @-@ old while kneeling in prayer .
The site aims to provide a network for Croatian economists , scientists , students and others and will be active by April 21st .
A suggestion by the two largest political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) to postpone the upcoming local elections for two years is facing opposition , both from other parties and some voters .
" Amendments and addendums to the criminal law have increased prison sentences for the abuse and murder of animals from six months to one year , while [ organising animal fights is now ] a crime that carries the sentence of between three months and three years , " Burazerovic told Southeast European Times .
But it won 't be easy .
" Since Albania 's independence , in the most critical moments of national liberty for Albanians , the United States has played the role of helping to save rights and freedom , " he said .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 24 / 04 / 08
A three @-@ pointer clinches a win for Greece at the Madrid Arena .
Describing the German and French leaders ' proposals as worthless , former European Commission head Jacques Delors warned in an op @-@ ed published in Belgian daily Le Soir and Swiss daily Le Temps on Thursday that the euro and the EU are each at risk of collapsing .
Kosovo analayst Ramadan Ilazi tells SETimes that legitmate or not , the referendum " presents a test for the Kosovo state institutions , because the referendum -- in principle -- is a democratic means . "
" The progress report is critical for adopting laws , because we requested from the Kosovo assembly to organise public hearings on any law , to summon people and NGOs , express their interest for a bill , because the people feel their effects -- not just pass the laws and say how this is a success story , " Selmanaj said .
Former head of state Ion Iliescu labelled Basescu 's initiative " unconstitutional , " saying the president had no authority to revise fundamental law .
Telekom Serbia has offered 646m euros for a 65 % share of Telekom Srpske . [ File ]
SETimes : In 20 years of independence , what are Maceodonia 's most significant diplomatic achievements and challenges ?
Since 2004 , when the Croatian asylum law was implemented , 382 people have asked for asylum , but all were rejected .
Serbia 's Health Minister Tomica Milosavljevic opened the International Congress of Interventional Cardiologists in Belgrade on Wednesday ( April 16th ) .
It continued to invest heavily in the exploration of massive new gas deposits on the Yamal Peninsula and the construction of liquification plants on Sakhalin Island .
" The views of Serbia and Turkey are completely identical , " Erdogan said .
Montenegro tied for 81st with East Timor and Mongolia .
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Strasbourg during the summit , smashing shop windows , setting one hotel on fire Saturday and clashing with police just 3km from the summit venue .
Pocar eventually reassigned Karadzic 's case to Trial Chamber III .
The presidency 's Croat member , Zeljko Komsic , says it is now up to neighbouring Croatia -- which has also filed a genocide case against Serbia -- to make sure all essential documents are brought before the ICJ .
" We should have other leaders after the settlement of the status , because we don 't need the state with these leaders , " Krasniqi said , blasting the current legislature as corrupt and ineffective .
BiH 's new tripartite presidency to be inaugurated
Chilean director Sebastian Campos ' movie " La Sagrada Familia " won the Transylvania Trophy at the 6th edition of the Transylvania International Film Festival , held in the Romanian cities of Cluj @-@ Napoca and Sibiu .
" This crisis means that we have to re @-@ examine our relations with Russia , " the French president told reporters after the summit .
Pegasus will fly direct from Skopje to Istanbul on Mondays and Fridays and to the Aegean province of Izmir on Tuesdays , Thursdays and Sundays at prices starting from 30 euros .
Due to the large volume of accusations , the trial will start in October .
The lack of a registry makes it impossible to compare Serbia with the rest of the world in terms of children 's cancer .
These include improvements to the judiciary , public administration , Assembly rules and procedures , and implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement .
The latest model looks exactly like its predecessor , the iPhone 4 , but has many new functions .
Increased confidence by foreign investors in Macedonia and the advantages the country offers in the TIRs will contribute to growth of foreign direct investment .
" EULEX prosecutors will investigate the circumstances of the developments in Jarinje , which will depend on the scale of the investigation , and who will be questioned , " spokesman Nicholas Hawton told the press .
Militant leftists are said to be behind an attack on the US embassy in Athens early Friday morning .
According to the Croatian Chamber of Economy , more than 3,500 foreign citizens received a permit to buy property in the last decade .
Eight films will be screened as part of the fourth Italian New Film Festival in Zagreb and Rijeka from Tuesday ( November 17th ) through Friday .
The report cited comments by Oliver Ivanovic , a prominent Kosovo Serb leader .
Contrary to the wishes of the other 26 EU members , the Netherlands says it will continue to block Serbia 's further association with the EU until the country hands over Mladic to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) , thereby fulfilling promises of co @-@ operation with the tribunal .
Turkey is trying to unlock its historic impasse with Armenia and is looking for better relations with the Kurds in northern Iraq as well as with the Kurdish population in Turkey .
Brammertz did not address the media during his visit , but a news release from the prime minister 's office said the chief prosecutor had described co @-@ operation between the tribunal and Serbia in the past few months as very good .
Macedonia finished its long @-@ standing negotiations with the IMF by becoming the first member state to obtain a new financial instrument -- a precautionary credit line .
Gul , who is scheduled to go to Finland on Sunday , noted that Ankara had not rejected the Finnish plan and that it was " still under discussion . "
The next vote would be held on December 31st .
Yugoslav savings deposits : where did the money go ?
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Djurdja Adlesic , the highest @-@ ranking politician from her country ever to visit Afghanistan , met with Croatian troops serving on the ISAF mission .
The Peja District Court ruled on Tuesday that Mustafi will remain in detention for 30 days .
Romania withdrew its first nominee for European Commissioner , Varujan Vosganian , after the EU raised concerns about alleged ties to the Ceasescu @-@ era Securitate .
The opposition Socialists , meanwhile , are calling for Beli 's resignation .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 18 / 01 / 10
A translator from and into some of the less represented languages such as Arabian , Hebrew or Swedish , for example , is invited to take part in the festival every year .
His surprise move angered European leaders , with some breaking a long @-@ running taboo by suggesting the possibility of one or more members exiting the eurozone .
Governments around the world scrambled on Wednesday to send planes and ships to evacuate their citizens from turmoil in Libya . [ Reuters ]
Currently about 80 % of the EU 's Russian gas imports is transported via Ukraine . [ Reuters ]
Rajko Kuzmanovic vows to be president to all Bosnian Serbs , no matter their party or ethnicity .
At the premiere in Belgrade , only 12 people attended and three left the theatre mid @-@ showing .
An entrepreneur from Gorazde has purchased plastic waste processing machines , a welcome investment for the devastated town .
An Italian @-@ Spanish consortium won a 45.3m @-@ euro contract to rebuild the Zezeljev Bridge on the Danube River in Novi Sad .
Earlier this year , the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) set March 2nd as the deadline for an agreement on police reform .
The four countries will have to determine where they are going to invest the money : in the countries where the refugees come from , or in the countries where they have lived for the past 16 years .
Under the ECHR 's rulings , Bulgaria must pay 6,400 euros to Dimitrov , 600 euros to Hamanov and 1,200 euros to Finger , in respect of non @-@ pecuniary damage .
He said Turkey should press ahead with its bid to join the EU .
Similar remarks came from Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic .
The European Investment Bank ( EIB ) and the Serbian Finance Ministry signed an agreement on a 50m @-@ euro loan Tuesday ( June 8th ) .
Under the project , three neighbourhoods enjoying monument status and the town 's castle will undergo restoration worth 440,000 euros .
Also in science news : Kosovo town gets a free wireless internet zone , and Istanbul Ericsson Telecommunication Academy opens .
Initially , FBiH Minister of Culture Gavrilo Grahovac announced he would attend , but ended up cancelling .
Macedonia makes progress on lustration
We have bills to pay and our children 's needs to meet , " said the president of the eastern Posavina canton police trade union , Drazen Kobas .
Various sources - 14 / 08 / 08
Analysts warn that a new problem will arise -- proving that you belong to one of these " special " groups .
" We will have as close co @-@ operation as possible , " German news agency DPA quoted NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer as saying in Brussels , following a meeting with EU security chief Javier Solana .
Romania 's Baconschi voiced confidence later that Barroso 's stated support " can only inspire us to continue placing this bilateral relationship irreversibly in a European logic . "
Late last week , Kosovo Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi blamed former Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and his Democratic Party of Serbia .
The centre @-@ right New Democracy party has won Sunday 's ( September 16th ) elections in Greece , gaining a new mandate for the government of Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis .
Kosovo , BiH on agenda of informal EU defence ministers ' meeting
Late last year , Ankara took the unprecedented step of revoking excavation licenses for three French and German teams that had been digging in Turkey for decades , in a move widely seen as a warning shot in the antiquities battle .
He reportedly praised Serbia 's co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia but said more remained to be done .
He urged them to stay at home with their windows closed .
In all , 149 people had taken their lives this year in Greece before 77 @-@ year @-@ old Dimitris Christoulas , a pensioner and retired pharmacist , stood under a tree the morning of April 4th in Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens , across the street from the Parliament where lawmakers have imposed two years of austerity measures , and put a bullet in his head .
However , until these measures are in place , AIMR has started to pay visits to high schools in Bucharest to warn students against piracy .
Jankovic : Early on , there was not a single Serb who worked for the military .
" The contract with MOL was a success and when the government shares fell under 50 % it was logical that MOL acquired more rights , " Sanader said .
Lawmakers are widely expected to support Sanader 's proposal for the dismissal of the three officials following the Mafia @-@ style murder .
Also in culture and sports news : Serbian frescoes are on display at the European Parliament , and a Bulgarian sets a new scuba diving record .
" In Izmir , maternity hospitals are overloaded .
Prosecutors tried to convince the tribunal that Boskovski was responsible for failing to punish the guilty officers .
History made the bridge a Balkan icon .
The European Commission announced the launch of the second phase of a two @-@ year project to assist agriculture in Kosovo , Agriculture Minister Idriz Vehapi said on Wednesday ( July 29th ) .
This was the first Grand Slam title for the 20 @-@ year @-@ old Ivanovic , who was a runner @-@ up at the 2007 French Open and at the 2008 Australian Open .
In a speech to parliament Thursday , Prime Minister and ruling Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha called the events of the past two weeks " an absurd theatre . "
We should let our people know who 's behind all that .
Many Europeans unaware of EP 's role , survey finds
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Skender Hyseni , a spokesperson for the Unity Team -- composed of the main Kosovo political leaders -- said del Ponte 's declaration " is absurd . "
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- One of two Greek Cypriots arrested on Saturday ( March 12th ) for trespassing on a military area in the northern part of the island was released on bail Sunday , pending trial .
At the ANRC , Tudorache played a key role in establishing policies on interconnection fees charged by dominant domestic telephone operators .
According to a Reuters report , Gazprom would consider bidding for NIS only as part of a package deal that also would allow it to use Serbian territory for the construction of a stretch of the South Stream natural gas pipeline and to build new gas storage facilities .
" With many Kurds increasingly sceptical of the AKP and the energy gone from the government 's earlier ' Kurdish initiative ' , it may be that both sides figure they have more to gain by acting tough than by talking , " he told SETimes .
" US Steel recorded losses over the last two years instead of profits , leading to [ a situation in which ] selling the business cannot achieve a positive figure , " Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said .
The Kosovo Electricity Company needs modernisation to provide better service and protect the environment . [ Getty Images ]
Police are investigating .
Energy issues are also expected to be high on the agenda in Portugal , which currently holds the rotating EU presidency . The EU gets 25 % of its oil and gas supplies from Russia .
" We haven 't discarded the possibility of extending the investigation to members of his [ then ] cabinet as well . "
The 114th birthday of one of the Balkans ' greatest writers , Nobel laureate Ivo Andric , was commemorated on Monday ( October 9th ) in his home town of Travnik , Bosnia and Herzegovina with literary discussions and a public reading from his works .
His government thanked foreign countries -- including Cyprus , France , Italy and Turkey -- that have aided the effort .
" [ The ] ICJ decision on Kosovo will have no meaning if Belgrade does not know what it wants to achieve with it , " former Serbian Foreign Minister Goran Svilanovic told the Belgrade @-@ based daily Blic .
The highway should be built in the next five to six years .
The two collaborators are aiming primarily at film festivals and the art @-@ house crowd , though Permeti believes the universality of the film 's narrative will appeal to all audiences .
The public complains about the condition of buildings and that most are illegal , while the municipality argues it is doing everything it can to control development .
In the search for votes , parties nominated a wide range of almost 3,000 candidates , including public figures such as artists , athletes and well known journalists .
Belgrade Faculty of Political Sciences professor Predrag Simic told SETimes that the problems in Kosovo were very complicated and that the tight deadline involved poses an additional constraint .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski was in Slovakia on Monday ( October 5th ) at the invitation of his counterpart Robert Fico .
There will be four Bosniak ministers ( Foreign Affairs , Security , Defence , and Human Rights and Refugees ) , and three Croat ministers ( Communication and Transport , Justice and Finance ) .
Turkey 's Ozgurcan Ozcan was awarded the International Fair Play Diploma of Honour .
However , Ahmeti reiterated that the June 30th deadline is approaching .
Sandzak and the south are trouble spots for Serbia
President Nicolas Sarkozy 's comments came at a meeting with visiting Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader .
" Serbia has significantly improved relations with NATO , but also its co @-@ operation with all friendly armies in the world , " Sutanovac said .
According to the indictment , the defendants inflicted damage to the state budget by buying four times the amount of parts needed to equip army tanks .
Belgrade submitted a formal application to start accession negotiations in December 2004 .
" We are hungry .
The Skopje @-@ based Faculty of Mechanical Engineering inaugurated two new laboratories on December 19th for postgraduate studies in modelling , simulations and industrial design .
" The unanimous view was that the principle of the indivisibility of security should apply , " NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer told reporters following high @-@ level consultations at the Alliance 's headquarters in Brussels .
" Currently the greatest problem for these banks ' regional offices is ' reputational risk ' as they try to explain the lower credit rating of the central office will not affect much their business in Serbia . "
Serbia hopes to be an official EU candidate in December , followed by membership talks next spring .
Croatia is furthest along in the EU accession process among the six nations and is expected to enter the bloc as its 28th member by 2012 .
The deal , which calmed global markets and was welcomed by international officials , was reached after private banks and investors agreed to take a 50 % loss on their Greek holdings .
" [ The latter has ] , unfortunately and shamefully , been a substantive characteristic of the so @-@ called ' Gypsology ' research which has re @-@ emerged in recent times .
Turkey can enter the EU only if it meets all conditions and complies with European principles and laws .
Serbian President Boris Tadic places flowers at the grave of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic on Friday ( March 12th ) . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
" People depend on Belgrade .
" Is this speech in the function of Macedonia 's faster entry in NATO and the EU , and for increased investments ?
Representatives of the former Yugoslav states attended a two @-@ day international stock exchange conference Wednesday ( October 15th ) and Thursday in Vienna .
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed that the Lisbon Treaty derailment should not block Croatia 's EU membership .
Brankovic , who took office in March 2007 , has been at odds with the SDA leader for the larger part of his mandate .
Jude 's film " Lampa cu caciula " won at last year 's festival .
Honduras has recognised Kosovo as an independent state , becoming the 70th country to do so .
" Our colleague from Russia ... feels there should be more steps taken , " EU Health Commissioner Markos Kyprianou told reporters after the end of negotiations with Russian Agriculture Minister Alexei Gordeyev .
The cross @-@ border co @-@ operation programme also provides support to overcome the socio @-@ economic gap between Albanian and Greek border regions .
Unlike in the previous incident , however , police on Sunday quickly clamped down on the rioting and cleared the city centre within an hour .
The Krivolak military range in southeast Macedonia is slated for modernisation this year , with the government seeking to make it an international training centre that matches NATO standards .
The first meeting of the Catholic @-@ Muslim Forum took place in Vatican City from November 4th through 6th .
According to the December decision , no chapter can be provisionally closed until Turkey has met its obligations under a protocol it signed in 2005 , extending its 1963 customs union agreement with the EU to all its members , including Cyprus .
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The future factory will have the capacity to process around 250 tonnes of milk daily and its products will be designated for the Macedonian , Kosovo and Albanian markets .
Serbs debate NATO membership
Six other presidents attended the meeting , those of Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Montenegro , Serbia and Turkey .
SETimes : What does Belgrade want to gain for the Kosovo Serbs in the talks , and what would success in the dialogue mean for the Serbian government ?
I believe that the Western Balkans are needed by the EU , and have a clear EU perspective .
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi reaffirmed his country 's support for Macedonia 's EU aspirations during a meeting with Macedonian counterpart Nikola Gruevski in Rome on Wednesday ( December 6th ) .
Kosovo and Montenegro are the only Southeast European countries that showed improvement in this year 's 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index .
Also Tuesday , five Albanians and two Serbs were injured in northern Kosovo , where Albanians have been working to rebuild their homes despite opposition from local Serbs .
In his meetings with Ivanov and Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , Jagland confirmed the Council will respect the Macedonian government 's decision to use the title " Macedonian Chairmanship 2010 . "
" Macedonia actively and constructively continues with the talks under UN guidance to come to a mutually acceptable solution , " he said .
I really believe that a man with faith can move mountains .
The system would require voters to produce electronic identification .
A Romanian film , " Line , " won the festival 's top honour in 2006 .
Libertatu and the middleman who allegedly arranged the transaction are under a 29 @-@ day preventive arrest .
The report , covering developments in the province between September 1st and December 15th , follows the end of 18 months of internationally mediated talks , in which Belgrade and Pristina failed to reach an agreement on the province 's final status .
In addition , the decision must rest on " historical circumstances " and " principles of justice " ; and must reflect the situation prior to the two countries ' secession .
The deal was reached after private financial institutions agreed to shoulder some of the burden by voluntarily contributing 37 billion euros to the package .
In December 2010 , Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul and Bosnian counterpart Selmo Cikotic met in Sarajevo to discuss business co @-@ operation in the military industries . [ Reuters ]
Kosovo is showing its Islamic credentials to gain recognition in the Arab world .
Elections at all levels will then be held by the end of the year .
Currently , it takes up to six hours to reach Kukes from Durres .
The media buzz was sparked when then Finance Minister Trajko Slaveski said the country was on the brink of liquidating its assets .
Vera Sajic , head of Dodik 's public relations office , told reporters on Tuesday that the letter had arrived the previous day and has been sent to the entity 's Interior Ministry with instructions to take the needed measures within its powers .
Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi in Pristina contributed to this report .
The project was first conceived by the Halliburton Energy Corporation and has received the backing of the US government , which conducted a feasibility study .
Aso next travelled to Bulgaria .
Just a few hours before the reports ' release , the five right @-@ wing opposition parties in parliament filed a new no @-@ confidence motion , citing " grand corruption , " incompetence and noncompliance with EU regulations .
According to the findings , 2.4 million people have been diagnosed with osteoporosis in Serbia , including 1.9 million women .
The Cypriot ministry of commerce , industry and tourism and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry prepared a business plan to attract investment and tourists amid the global financial crisis , Cypriot media reported on Tuesday ( March 10th ) .
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Turkey 's economy takes centre stage after the elections
While in Brussels , the Macedonian president also met with NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer , who echoed the messages of his EU colleagues .
Kosovo and Montenegro had the largest current account deficits , at over 20 % of GDP last year , according to the report .
Turkey 's closeness to the EU is something that people in the Middle East , many of whom are currently trying to overthrow autocratic regimes , like , said Kale .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and Romanian counterpart Adrian Cioroianu warned on Thursday ( November 22nd ) against a unilateral proclamation of independence in Kosovo .
The presidency , currently headed by Bosnian Croat Zeljko Komsic , must propose to parliament a candidate for prime minister within 30 days .
Back in the Balkans , widespread public sector corruption is also another major issue for drug trafficking .
It is a custom in Serbia to spend three days celebrating a patron saint , during which relatives and friends visit the host family .
The centuries @-@ old tradition of bridge jumping continues in Mostar . [ Getty Images ]
Discussions on reforming the IMF , the world 's biggest lender , and the social impacts of the financial crisis , were the major topics .
Media expert Klime Babunski says media employees are under constant pressure , especially given the political party leanings of media owners .
Also in business news : Albanian Airlines lost its operating license and Romania wants to join the eurozone .
The event brought together more than 300 computer talents from 90 countries .
A Croatian biotech company will sell its kidney drug patent rights to Pfizer .
RS parliament to debate BiH Court , Prosecutor 's Office
The Bulgarian transport ministry said earlier this month that it will request a one @-@ year extension of the end @-@ 2010 deadline for the absorption of aid provided to the country under the ISPA programme after new EU commissioners are appointed this autumn .
" Near Mitrovica , KFOR checkpoints would be set up that would also be a guarantee that no one else will come to the north and that KFOR can control all directions , " he said , adding that " EULEX could work from these points to the south . "
Sanader served as prime minister from 2004 to 2009 , when he abruptly resigned .
SETimes : What does the RECOM initiative mean for the region , and specifically for Macedonia ?
I 'm shocked .
The EU has experts who know how this sort of process should be run .
The 3rd World Meeting of the Bulgarian media was held in Rome , from Monday ( May 21st ) to Wednesday , under the motto " The Cyrillic Alphabet in Europe . "
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) forecasted in its latest quarterly report that Balkan countries ' economies will register an average growth of 1.9 % in 2011 , compared to previous forecasts of 1.6 % .
The project has three main components -- new investments , rehabilitation and general construction supervision .
He promised no downsizing of KFOR troops , saying Kosovo is in an important and sensitive period that needs KFOR at full strength .
Sofia Airport received 3 @-@ A status on October 19th , which means that planes can land with 200m visibility in foggy weather , Bulgarian Transport Minister Petar Mutafchiev explained .
" Eighty @-@ one countries -- almost half of all those ranked in the Index -- showed improvements in their overall economic freedom scores this year , " the report noted .
" That is needed to enable the fulfillment of EU standards , and also to make the region stable and prosperous , " Stokvis said .
Montenegro made the most progress among other SEE countries , improving its score by 0.5 point year on year .
It feels like our own fathers have died .
MCV and the accession talks are two parallel processes , Cecilia Malmstrom , European commissioner for Home Affairs , said last week .
" He told me I should go buy myself an injection and gloves .
Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi said some 220 requests for evacuation have been received at the Romanian Embassy in Tripoli .
" Croatia will pay the 40m euros from its tax revenues , " President Stipe Mesic said .
Nishani is returning to the post he held in 2009 .
" It cannot be illegal to follow the law .
A noted expert on minorities in Turkey , Baskin Oran , also described them as a milestone .
For the most part , the states in the region have played relatively positive roles as the Kosovo dilemma is slowly untangled , but a weakening European perspective could push momentum in the other direction .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 03 / 06 / 08
The Hungarian Embassy in Belgrade said it estimates nearly a fourth of the 300,000 Hungarians in Serbia will apply , as will most of the 150,000 Hungarians in Ukraine .
In his letter to Barroso , Gruevski said Greek authorities have disputed the rights of Macedonians and their identity for years , in contravention of international law .
POMED 's Danforth agrees : " Turmoil could increase Turkey 's attractiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment by highlighting its stability vis a vis other country 's in the region . "
He meets Chief of the General Staff General Yasar Buyukanit on Tuesday .
Along with Sweden , Britain and Ireland were the only EU member states to fully open their labour markets to migrant workers from the ten mostly former communist countries that joined the Union in May 2004 .
Fojnica Monastery represents BiH 's heritage
The sanctions , including an arms embargo , a travel ban on Gaddafi and 15 others close to him , as well as an asset freeze targeting the Libyan leader and five members of his family , were supported by Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , one of the current non @-@ permanent members of the 15 @-@ nation Council .
The Bulgarian agency overseeing competition on Monday ( August 18th ) cleared the sale of 70 % of Maritime Navigation -- the state @-@ owned merchant marine operator -- to Germany 's KG Maritime Shipping .
" And I think that this is also the commitment of the Contact Group , " he added .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku has stressed that the armed groups are doing nothing to help Kosovo gain independence and indeed may be harming the process .
The Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) , which reviews Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) stabilisation , decided on Tuesday ( February 27th ) to extend the mandate of the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) by one year , until the end of June 2008 .
Floods have swamped not only the Zagreb area , but the Istrian Peninsula as well .
Authorities announced they will work on all objections issued by the EC .
" The government and the opposition , regardless of the number of votes , must never consider moving separately towards these two big projects that are the embodiment of the most sublime dreams of the Albanians . "
But he called the summit itself a disappointment .
Especially affected are low @-@ income individuals and young people who want to establish a family , because they find the high interest rates cost @-@ prohibitive .
Only after that should authorities consider building new plants , and even then the environmental impact should be calculated .
KFOR will also work in co @-@ operation with the 1,800 @-@ strong justice and police mission that the EU is expected to launch soon to stabilise the region following Kosovo 's declaration of independence .
For awhile , it looked like Macedonians were moving towards a more " modern " Christmas menu , with a more globalised flavour .
The initiative comes after a wave of violence in the country that has led to at least seven deaths since 2002 .
If this is not limited to only two countries -- and it is clearly not the case -- I tend to observe it as an opportunity rather than a threat .
The survey reflects press freedom violations that took place between September 1st 2008 and August 31st 2009 .
According to him , the EU 's donation will help Kosovo progress socially and economically .
The ruling party spent 2m euros just in the first two weeks of campaigning , while the SDP spent around half that amount , according to Transparency International Croatia .
" The rules of engagement are very robust , with the possibility of using all means including force to protect [ against ] , to deter and to prosecute all acts of piracy , " EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday .
The meeting -- which will mark the bloc 's 60th anniversary -- will be held in Strasbourg @-@ Kehl on April 3rd and 4th .
The Annual Report of the Ombudsman for 2007 in Macedonia says the office received 4,068 complaints in all .
They simply don 't know what the true human values are , " said 37 @-@ year @-@ old Imer Syleiman , an Albanian from Skopje .
The EU and Russia were unable to bridge the gap in their positions on the issue of Kosovo 's future during talks in Slovenia on Wednesday .
The dismissal of the minority government led by Prime Minister Emil Boc almost 60 days ago has left the administration incapable of passing laws and making crucial decisions .
Designs seen at Dove Fashion.hr and the 14th Cro @-@ a @-@ Porter emphasized a return to high fashion and elegance .
The summit , he said , marked the first steps towards a " new world order . "
Croatia will hold its sixth Museum Night on January 30th .
About 300 people were injured in the powerful blasts .
" It 's a war , " said Prime Minister Boyko Borisov .
Over 1,000 students began demonstrating at the University of Zagreb 's philosophy department on April 20th to demand free tuition . [ Getty Images ]
Gul , twice unable to muster a quorum , withdrew his bid , but pledged to be the AKP 's candidate in the popular vote .
The share of the support for cross @-@ border co @-@ operation activities between each of the potential EU candidates and their neighbours ranges between 3 % and 14 % of the overall funding . [ File ]
Is Kosovo facing a partition not just between south and north , but also among the Serbs themselves ?
This was reportedly the first time in the 14 @-@ year @-@ long history of Combined Endeavour that it was held outside of Germany .
Although it has a circulation of only 33,000 , Radikal is considered one of the most important intellectual and political newspapers in the country of more than 70 million people .
In the town of Bijelo Polje , the disabled turned to hunger striking to fight for their rights .
About 400,000 are believed to be undocumented .
On August 14th , the cabinet agreed to donate around 1,500 automatic rifles , 100 machine guns and 250,000 bullets to Afghan troops battling the Taliban .
The EU provided 1.5 billion euros to Romania in July , the first instalment of its 5 @-@ billion @-@ euro contribution to the multilateral aid package .
It was the biggest such exercise organised by Montenegro since the country gained independence in 2006 .
Many members of the media are criticising Erdogan 's decision against the military intervention , saying it makes Turkey look too close to Gaddafi .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have given strong support to a long @-@ awaited oil pipeline on the drawing board since the early 1990s , said diplomatic sources in Athens on Wednesday ( February 17th ) .
This investment will finance GGF 's energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Turkey and Croatia .
CE 09 will include 40 nations with over 1,200 participants who will conduct approximately 1,000 communication information systems interoperability tests . [ EUCOM ]
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One @-@ day trade is very common , and jumped two fold after Turkey 's visa liberalisation with Syria .
It charges the former Bosnian Serb leader with two counts of genocide , five counts of crimes against humanity , three counts of violations of the laws or customs of war , and one count of grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions .
News of bin Laden 's death prompted Josipovic to reaffirm that Croatia -- which has just over 300 troops deployed in Afghanistan as part of the ISAF operation -- is ready and willing to continue to contribute to the global fight against terrorism .
This year marks the 802nd anniversary of Rumi 's birth .
Despite the contradictory opinions among politicians , Albanian emigrants keep coming back , some to settle permanently , others waiting for better times to return to Greece .
Borisov 's decision to seek parliament 's support for his minority government was thus seen as a preemptive strike .
The first was an attack attributed to the PKK that left 13 soldiers dead in the southeast province of Diyarbakir , the headquarters of Kurdish political activity in Turkey .
Falling outside of the three main ethnic groups , Jews and Roma -- along with an estimated 14 other minority groups -- are not eligible candidates for the presidency or parliament .
Ilir Meta : My trial was transparent
Haradinaj 's defence team co @-@ ordinator Michael O 'Reilly told SETimes the team is not concerned with Kabashi 's testimony .
A man owing me money recently told me he could give me 500 bottles of water as compensation , because his bank account is in the red .
Both Croatia and Albania , however , have made great strides on their path towards Alliance accession .
Our thoughts and prayers and deep sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased and those injured . " But he also cautioned against any speculation about the motives of the attack at this early phase of the probe .
The downsizing of the UN mission , which spent some 2.6 billion euros on goods , personnel and services between 1999 and 2006 , will deliver a serious economic blow .
By Ljiljana Kovacevic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 11 / 06 / 10
" In our opinion , it is most important to complete the privatisation and restructuring of public companies , which includes state companies too , " said Mission chief Peter Doyle .
Also this week : Serbia 's Milorad Cavic wins gold twice at the European Short Swimming Championship .
The defence ministers of Albania , Croatia and Macedonia met in Tirana on Tuesday ( December 12th ) .
A poll conducted last month suggested that Talat will be defeated by hard @-@ line Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister and leader of the National Unity Party ( UBP ) Dervis Eroglu .
Instead of hitting cafes and clubs , they went to the museum .
Enyeart : NATO HQ Sarajevo has been working with the ministry of defence and other parties to help resolve this issue , and we remain ready to support this effort .
Stolojan shocked the country Monday with his announcement that he was giving up the mandate to lead Romania 's next government .
In EU countries , most of the food bought by consumers comes from domestic markets .
The 55m @-@ euro project was jointly financed by the city of Zagreb and the Ministry of Culture .
" Some matters such as status , sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kosovo are not up for discussion .
This is the 10th parliamentary vote since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 . ( CAN , Famagusta Gazette - 22 / 05 / 11 )
" The idea was born in Berlin in 1997 with the first museum night , and it 's now held in 125 cities all over the world , " Petrovic said .
Family members then each lick the spit on which they roasted the animal .
Logically , there will not as much funds from the mother to the daughter company , so there will be less funds for loans , ie the loan supply will decrease , " he said .
Ulku said the politicians of both countries are against the involvement of " common intellectuals , sports players and other individuals " to the rapprochement policy " because of their political interest . "
Do you see the dispute ending soon , and in what direction do you think the negotiations will go ?
The two ministries will also co @-@ operate on EU integration and access to EU pre @-@ accession funds .
International and local economists have long been warning that the continuously falling workers @-@ to @-@ retirees ratio in Bulgaria , which was recently ranked fifth in the world on the speed of population ageing , is one of the key problems in the pension system .
That will not be easy , but Serbia has that obligation , " Ivanovic said .
Slovenia urged Macedonian authorities to investigate the incidents and punish those responsible .
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc stated on Tuesday ( April 7th ) his country will adopt the euro by 2014 as scheduled , despite the global economic crisis .
The profit tax rate is 15 % , property tax 3 % , and VAT 15 % .
" In order to reduce still @-@ high poverty rates and work towards EU accession , Western Balkan countries need to improve -- and then sustain -- their economic growth performance , " according to the report .
But residents say they just want peace .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic called the UN vote " a big success " for Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
Macedonia 's four major political parties -- VMRO @-@ DPMNE , SDSM , DUI and DPA -- reached a consensus on some changes to the electoral code that they debated on September 25th .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska survived a no @-@ confidence vote filled by the main opposition Social Democratic Alliance of Macedonia ( SDSM ) and the New Social Democratic Party over an incident in parliament .
The theme of the competition was " Reflecting the importance of human dignity , mutual respect and friendship as well as economic and environmental responsibilities towards each other . "
The country , which has dropped 10 places to take the 94th position in this year 's GCI , also has some serious competitive disadvantages in the areas of labour market efficiency , technological readiness and business sophistication .
A few days ago , we had [ to ] rescue 15 workers at a company that was buried in snow .
Also this week : Turkey and Georgia sign a free trade agreement .
Protesters demonstrate against austerity policies during a military parade on Sunday ( March 25th ) marking Greece 's Independence . [ Reuters ]
On the other hand , Kosovo Compromise project director Aleksandar Mitic believes the referendum can in no way damage Serbia 's interests .
They had all sorts of discounts .
The production cost of the vehicle is estimated at $ 100,000 .
Dijana Tepsic , of the Centre for Gender Equality in Republika Srpska . [ Courtesy of Dijana Tepsic ]
Croatian sculptor Boris Staparac heard about the plan and volunteered his services .
" Many ...
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said all but 500 Russian troops will be out of Georgia by the weekend . [ Getty Images ]
Evidence shows that for each phone call made , a group member would receive 10 % of the value of the overcharged call from the phone companies which offer such services .
" To do this , Kosovo has to become a UN member . "
Parliament adopted a controversial law Wednesday ( September 22nd ) that opens up the country 's freight sector to competition , despite fierce opposition by truck owners .
Kosovo and Russia maintain unofficial contacts
SETimes : How are Albania 's relations with Kosovo , as well as with other Balkan countries ?
Ratko Mladic , the former general believed to have authorised the execution of as many as 8,000 men and boys , was apprehended by Serbian police .
Rifat Latifi : Telemedicine is a modern development in the healthcare delivery of today .
The Serbian fans were at the tournament to support 11th seed youngster Jelena Jankovic , while the Croatians had gathered to watch the matches involving their country 's Mario Ancic and Ivan Ljubicic , seeded 9th and 5th , respectively .
Nearly one @-@ third of internet users in the EU were hit by a computer virus last year , the Union 's statistical office , Eurostat , said on Monday ( February 7th ) .
" Entering negotiations means awareness and readiness to enter a process in which you will give up something .
Serbian Secretary of State for Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic says that he sees a solution only in negotiations , adding that if Kosovo is not ready , both the EU and the United States should intervene .
" This can lead to spontaneous and uncontrolled explosion , which would have unforeseeable consequences .
Russia 's Putin to visit Bulgaria
" In this country , many reforms in justice , freedom and security are under way , but in order for real changes to occur , a shift must take place in the attitude of police officers , administration and prison personnel .
" The jobs that student services offers are poorly paid .
Vujanovic expressed hope that after several meetings between the relevant ministries , " the final meeting on the issue will take place soon . " He added that " the conceptually different approaches will be overcome by an agreement ... that would preserve the different concepts to dual citizenship in both [ countries ' ] laws . "
Hospital and school officials in those regions are still appointed by the Serbian government , which finances the institutions and Serb municipalities .
Ruler of Moldova , one of the three historic provinces that were to unite in 1918 to form Romania , he remains popular among Romanians due to the 44 monasteries and churches he built throughout his reign , the second longest in Romanian history .
" My proposal is that the bank guarantees member states in Nabucco will give to the European Investment Bank , or the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ... be written off the deficits of these countries . "
Newspaper drama in Montenegro sparks questions on media freedom
The southern Turkish city of Antalya hosted a meeting of the European Co @-@ operation in Science and Technology ( COST ) chemistry and molecular science committee on March 2nd and 3rd .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) is making plans to become the global centre for DNA @-@ identification expertise and technology that has reached as far as the US , Thailand and Iraq , but it faces logistical and financial challenges before reaching its full potential .
Turkish authorities seized nearly 36,000kg of narcotics in the first half of 2010 , according to the US State Department 's annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report , published on Thursday ( March 3rd ) .
October 5th was also an opportunity for Serbian citizens to remember the two citizens killed during the uprising , as well as the 65 injured .
Both leaders , meanwhile , have been under dual pressure -- on the one hand , the need to seize the window of opportunity while it is still open , and , on the other , skepticism from hardliners who oppose making compromises on key points .
The IMF expects Bulgaria 's economy to contract 3.5 % in 2009 , Bas Bakker , the IMF mission chief , said on Wednesday ( April 22nd ) .
Beka : Kosovo police consider the co @-@ operation with the Orthodox priests generally good .
Political impasse , economic situation hurts all in BiH
SETimes : Could you comment on the future of NATO 's presence in BiH ?
KFOR also tried to ease the situation , announcing that despite sporadic blockades , its soldiers could move around northern Kosovo and that local Serbs still had time to agree .
Countless domestic animals perished .
Leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) two entities also responded positively .
Every ideal of the French Revolution failed in BiH , though I do not see them [ reached ] even on global level , " says Arifagic .
Anwar al @-@ Awlaki , a US @-@ born radical cleric linked to al @-@ Qaeda has been killed , Yemen 's Defence Ministry said on Friday ( September 30th ) . [ Reuters ]
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik says adopting the Law on Referendum is not the first step towards secession . [ Getty Images ]
The majority ridicule Osmanagic 's pyramids as , at best , wishful thinking and at worst , a deliberate hoax .
A KFOR soldier stands atop an armoured vehicle .
Only weeks after an interim agreement defused the crisis at the border , roads in northern Kosovo were again being blocked on Tuesday ( September 13th ) as local Serbs built barricades to protest the takeover of crossing points by Kosovo authorities .
The Dayton Peace Accords , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in the former Yugoslav republic , left BiH split into two highly autonomous entities -- the Federation of BiH , shared by Bosniaks and Croats , and the Serb @-@ run Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
That article stipulates that Greece " agrees not to object " to Macedonia 's membership in international organisations and institutions that refer to it as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia .
It envisions the establishment of an ad hoc five @-@ member international arbitration tribunal , operating in line with international law , to solve the 18 @-@ year @-@ long dispute between the two former Yugoslav republics .
In the past , at least 50 % of the electorate had to turn up at the polls in order for the results to be valid .
" Rescue work is continuing .
The often overcrowded and outdated prisons " continued to hold minors in the same cells as adults , " the report stated .
The Balkan states ' military leaders agreed after the two @-@ day meeting to further enhance their cooperation in addressing security challenges .
Igor Jovanovic contributed to this report
One of the most important festivals honouring the Croatian musical tradition is held in Omis in July .
The murder of a 26 @-@ year @-@ old Romanian handball player has shocked and united two nations .
" So , it is not a matter of cultural extension , but rather a wish to extend its economic Lebensraum . "
The work is not a problem for the farmers ; the problem is to get the money for the work .
The VAT hike was the result .
Now , with things looking ominous , Ankara is enacting several stimulus measures : temporary hiring in the public sector , job training for 300,000 unemployed and various tax reductions to boost consumption .
Croatia , Turkey move forward on EU accession path
On the Croatian coast , flats sell for prices approximating those on the French Riviera . [ Getty Images ]
" I believe that Serbian citizens have the ideal opportunity to choose between the past and the future and to vote for those democratic forces that ... look towards the future and not the past , to give Serbian citizens a European perspective , " Ceku told the AP .
" It 's an introductory meeting , " a British foreign office official has said .
The Turkish foreign minister said he doesn 't like the expression neo @-@ Ottomanism and that 's the way they are thinking .
Amid warnings of " dire consequences " if no compromise is reached , the leaders of BiH 's main political parties are attempting to hash out a deal on police reform .
The global economic recovery is gaining strength , the IMF said in its twice @-@ yearly World Economic Outlook ( WEO ) released on Monday ( April 11th ) .
Another 2,000 waiting for necessary documents to be issued so they can leave the country .
Boksi is one of the country 's leading scholars of Albanian and Balkan studies .
Also this week : Bosnia and Herzegovina carries out its first liver transplant from a live donor .
Montenegro 's Hydrological and Meteorological Service has officially joined the World Meteorological Organisation ( WMO ) .
Supreme Court of Appeals President Hasan Gerceker says the legislation amounts to a " de @-@ form package " rather than a " reform package . "
He estimated that there were around 5,000 people hiding in the mountains across the border , having fled the onslaught of the Syrian military .
Kosovo welcomes former US president
Underlining the broad @-@ based support , parliament passed a resolution supporting the decision by a vote of 89 @-@ 8 on July 28th .
" I found out about political interventions from illegal interceptions a year or two ago from the president of Romania , who said that he knew what Iliescu and Geoana were talking about , " said the former head of SIE .
Iraq will help Turkey and the United States in their efforts to combat militants from the terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) until the complete elimination of the movement , Iraqi National Security Minister Shirwan al @-@ Waili said on July 28th .
Beqaj says that what is needed most is the right approach of the authorities towards corruption .
I see this is as progress .
The EC reports urged the aforementioned candidate countries and the five potential candidates -- Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Kosovo , Montenegro and Serbia -- to take bold action against corruption , which remains widespread across the region .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 19 / 07 / 11
Gerald Robbins , senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute , argues that besides having been duly elected , the BDP and CHP perceive a double standard .
They have to document all processes .
Another case study is the crisis in Southeast Asia during the second half of the past decade .
" The role of state is not to exercise its late political whims , but to achieve good relations with its neighbours and to be at the service of the citizens .
His case is of considerable interest to the Croatian public .
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A protester shouts anti @-@ government slogans outside of parliament . [ Getty Images ]
We will not agree to combine the legal budget , as some suggest , because it would not be effective , " said Dodik .
Negotiations over possible loan terms are under way .
Experts say that iron is produced without any protection and the city 's air is among the most polluted in Europe .
Around 13 million foreign tourists visited the country , according to official data .
At the same time , it will enable a democratic society to manifest its style of governance . "
" Under current conditions , the best way is to return power to its genuine owners , the Libyan people .
Keeping them state @-@ owned has been thus far the only mechanism to protect citizens from energy price increases , " former Vice Minister in charge of energy Pajtim Bello said .
His ministry has asked US Ambassador to Ankara James Jeffrey to relay Turkey 's concerns .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci is expected to stress the province 's readiness to move forward with plans for a unilateral declaration of independence during two days of talks with senior EU and NATO officials , beginning Wednesday ( January 23rd ) in Brussels .
The new Fiat Group venture will employ 2,400 workers .
The tactic worked , at least in Podgorica 's Pub 111 , where locals drank and danced the night away .
Homen has seen his own secret file from 2003 , and said it contained a great amount of incorrect information .
He also expressed gratitude to Schwarz @-@ Schilling for his dedication and work .
Montenegro 's Djukanovic again at the helm of the ruling DPS
It currently has a case pending before the International Court of Justice on the legality of Kosovo 's proclamation of independence .
The Patriarchate hopes that those who wish to return are allowed to come back and , with the proper paperwork , become priests or teachers .
Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and President Gjorge Ivanov addressed the Muslim community on August 11th , the first day of the holiday month , and reaffirmed Macedonia 's policy of interethnic and interreligious co @-@ existence .
A Golden Pram award went to Xavier Dolan @-@ Tadros in the feature film programme for " I Killed My Mother . "
New laws aim to bring positive changes to the day @-@ to @-@ day life of animals in Serbia while raising public awareness of their treatment , animal advocates say . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The EU has said Macedonia 's chance of launching accession talks depends greatly on the March poll .
Telekom Serbia has won the international tender for 65 % of Telekom Srpske , a leading telecommunications company in Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
There are enclaves of corruption , including people who are difficult to apprehend because there are deals under the table . "
Croatia and Slovenia failed on Tuesday ( February 24th ) to bridge their differences on a lingering border dispute that is threatening to tear up Zagreb 's EU road map .
During the same time , the price of central heating in Belgrade rose by 30 % , while groceries and commodities have also become more expensive .
Should Romania fail to meet this benchmark , the EU would suspend judicial co @-@ operation .
" It seems like our government prefers its own friendship with Bashar al @-@ Assad 's regime , instead of taking the people 's side , " he told SETimes , adding that neither Syria , nor the Middle East as a whole , " will ever be the same again . "
She mentioned the most attractive project Kosovo can offer to investors is to connect the heating system to the power plants .
Currently , the banking sector in Albania is experiencing rapid development , especially as many large European banks -- Austrian Raiffeisen Bank , the Italian San Paolo Imi and Intesa , and the French Societe Generale and Credit Agricole -- have begun to operate in the country .
" We have removed the tarnish from Serbia , all of its citizens and the Serb people wherever they may live . "
Do you feel a close kinship with India and its culture ?
But the wounds are deep , and not all are convinced that the legacy of conflict can be easily overcome .
The measure , which is due to be approved by the parliament , is expected to lower the prices of clothes on the internal market
Jeremic praised the growing bilateral co @-@ operation in the energy sector .
" We have to be aware that fear is building among the people , " Reuters quoted Veton Surroi , the leader of the ORA party , as telling the Kosovo daily Express . " The people of Kosovo have a right to put pressure on their institutions .
" The only possibility to win stability , co @-@ operation , and to avoid new crises in the Western Balkans , is to integrate those countries .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade- - 09 / 07 / 09
Kosovo in crisis after LDK quits government
Bruno and Jerald , from Ireland , plan to come back for next year 's festival .
" They take my things .
" Expectations in Kosovo remain high that a solution to Kosovo 's future status must be found rapidly , " the AP quoted the UN chief as saying in his report .
Indeed , says Curak , " SNSD achieves success because it relies on an ethno nationalistic matrix . "
He was arrested while trying to flee the scene of the powerful explosion , which sent debris and glass into the air , damaging buildings and vehicles up to about 300m away .
Belgrade surprised by ICJ decision
The opposition Social Democrats , however , are waiting to capitalize on any major shift in public opinion .
Diplomatic Diary : Bulgaria 's Kalfin hosts SEECP meeting
According to Maks Velo , the building has " architectural value both in volume and shape and has well co @-@ ordinated green spaces around it . "
The existing power line between Kosovo and Macedonia doesn 't function , requiring construction of a new one .
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The project will cost 75.5m euros and is jointly financed by the Kosovo and German governments through KfW Bank .
For Akyol , when remembering the historical links with the Balkans and Middle East , " there is always a risk of over @-@ idealisation if not applied in a reasonable way . "
Local media have said that the tragic deaths illustrate the deterioration of the country 's health system .
A handful of the Union 's 27 members , however , remain opposed to such a move .
Deputy Prime Minister Edita Tahiri said that the government is committed to the rule of law in Kosovo , including the north . [ Reuters ]
A law that makes chemical castration compulsory for those who abuse children under the age of 15 passed by the Moldovan Parliament in early March is just the latest step taken in a region where the debate on pedophilia and society 's answer to it is taking shape every day .
" Let 's admit it , to a large extent they [ AKP ] have been successful .
Friday 's deal also envisions the establishment of direct connections between both sides of the Caspian Sea and of a central EU gas @-@ buying consortium , as well as the adoption of new terms for the transport of Caspian gas .
SPS launched the three @-@ year project in October 2007 , financing it with 638,000 euros .
With financial assistance from Japan , UNESCO launched a project Monday ( March 31st ) to preserve Albanian Iso @-@ polyphonic national folk music .
" RS does not argue about the existence of the memorial centre and it pays all due respect to the victims , but its existence cannot be a reason for territorial rearrangement of the entity and the state , " RS lawmakers said .
And she looked to the future .
They have brought the badjnak , an oak log that is ceremonially lit each year at this time .
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All my life plans were related to Gjakova .
Additionally , do you expect changes in the economic situation in the country ?
They also had an opportunity to visit the Trumpet Museum -- by which Guca expresses its respect for the instrument that has made it famous .
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Even though laws across the Balkans prohibit police abuse , it remains a problem for all countries except Croatia and Kosovo , the report said .
The storm has caused problems throughout the region .
On the way to the local hospital , the car in which the former Bosnian Serb soldier was travelling was intercepted by another vehicle .
Serbia 's football and state authorities nervously awaited UEFA President Michel Platini 's recent visit to Belgrade .
" She herself said that it was wrong to admit southern Cyprus into the EU .
The talks were hosted by Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki .
" I think the main priority of this new government should be the removal of all the blockages at the level of public administration that stand in the way of the projects that attract most of the EU funds , namely environment and infrastructure development , " he added .
Hopes for the stalled peace process rose earlier this year after Christofias won a presidential runoff , pledging to spare no effort towards ending the island 's division .
Abbisnet activated a link this month with a Montenegrin telecom and will soon reach an agreement with Kosovo to avoid network problems caused by heavy internet traffic .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha ( right , with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Recip Erdogan ) arrives in Ankara for the Turkish @-@ Albanian Business Forum . [ Reuters ]
NGOs representing women criticize lack of government representation , saying the country is sliding backwards .
It is clear in our view that more negotiations in this or any other format will not make any difference . "
In other business news , Bulgaria and Russia agree to extend talks on the Belene nuclear plant project , and Romania gets a credit rating upgrade from Fitch 's .
According to Michel Koutouzis , a leading criminologist whose French @-@ registered consulting company does research for EU and UN institutions , as many as 500 European mercenaries have also joined the colonel 's ranks .
In retaliation , Anonymous attacked the main web site of the Spanish police , knocking it down for several hours on Sunday morning .
The negotiations process has been deadlocked for months , and prospects for a compromise appear slim .
The worse thing is that we took a loan in euros and bought a car for her .
In a press release , the interior ministry said that Duka was deported on March 3rd for violating laws regarding foreign nationals living within the country .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki began a four @-@ day visit to Lithuania , Latvia and Estonia on Monday ( March 23rd ) .
Postwar Croatia is " ready to break out of the circle of imposed intolerance and to turn to a modern European society , " the prime minister added .
Frattini said if the Macedonian government continues at this pace , the plan to finalise this liberalisation may be in place by the end of the year .
" This is the first time that a missing person from the 1992 @-@ 95 BiH conflict has been found alive , " said Safet Sahmanovic , a BiH Red Cross representative .
Serbian Interior Ministry Emergency Situations Sector chief Predrag Maric told SETimes that 19 countries at the Belgrade conference backed the centre , expressing a desire for involvement in the project .
Sofia has repeatedly said that it considers both projects a priority .
In an effort to overcome the financial crisis and spur the economy , Croatian officials organised " Invest in Croatia " in Zagreb .
Borg said the document provides an opportunity for Malta and Serbia to increase their trade .
That is " a testament to the fact that efforts made for meeting the conditions bring tangible results , " the foreign ministers said .
Earlier this month , in the context of financial turbulence in the eurozone , German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed a European common economic government to streamline efforts to surmount such crises in the future .
Experts say the country faces an uphill battle .
Rehhagel chose not to fly back to Athens with the team so he could attend some of the second round matches .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 03 / 12 / 07
These otherwise ordinary homes represent the boundary between the Albanian and Serb populations in the village of Suhadoll , on the northern part of the Iber River in the divided town of Mitrovica .
Ademi : Among the strategic issues for the country is the implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement .
Speaking in Brussels later , Djelic voiced confidence that del Ponte would confirm Belgrade 's commitment to meeting its obligations .
" Nearly all activities in the past six months have been a consequence of the suggestions I received on Twitter .
The ruling coalition partners -- Tadic 's Democratic Party ( DP ) and the Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) , led by Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica -- cannot agree on whether to sign an interim political agreement the EU has offered Serbia .
The state has already prepared an agriculture strategy aimed at facilitating the transition to an EU integrated market , with national quotas for every product .
The country is now set to join the bloc as its 28th member on July 1st 2013 , provided Croats approve that move in a referendum on the issue scheduled for January 22nd , and EU nations then ratify the treaty .
A document signed on Tuesday by Iraqi and Turkish leaders paves the way for a comprehensive anti @-@ terror accord , expected in the next two months .
The American Association for Vascular Surgery named Serbia 's Dragan Milic , 44 , the 2010 best young vascular surgeon outside of the United States .
The prestigious award has also gone to three Russian poets , two French poets and five from countries that emerged from the former Yugoslavia .
Split must complete an official application for the title by 2014 .
Lepenski Vir sits close to the Iron Gates Gorge .
The US Energy Department will assist Romania in its efforts , which include setting up radiation detection equipment at border crossings , ports and airports .
" Even though young people are not totally immune to nationalistic rhetoric , we seem to be more worried about the future than the past , " she said .
Croatian oil company sued for endangering public health
The arrest of prominent journalists has heaped fresh controversy on what is dubbed the " trial of the century . "
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 08 / 07 / 08
" They aim at pushing Turkey into a cross @-@ border operation into northern Iraq and a wider conflict with the Kurdish groups . "
Frustrated by the interruption of supplies , the EU stepped up its efforts to diversify the sources and routes of gas imports to curb its reliance on Russia .
Currently , drafting of the privatisation contract is under way . The RS government is requesting that the entire purchase price be paid within one month of signing .
The office is headed by a Russian diplomat -- Andrey Shugurov -- who was accredited in Belgrade .
If by the end we have six or seven players with clubs that would be fine . "
It is reported that the basic premise of the document is to regulate providing evidence and carrying out the cases according to the suspects ' citizenship -- ie , the place where the crime was committed -- all in order to avoid parallel proceedings .
The PEOP has become a key target for Romania 's energy policy , in light of more advanced rival projects , all crossing the Balkans and all , in theory , approved by Russia .
" The Russian reaction to President Basescu 's statements is overblown if we take into consideration the historical facts , the Ribbentrop @-@ Molotov agreement and the 1939 USSR ultimatum which addressed Romania to cede Bessarabia , " Victor Lupu , deputy chief editor with the English language daily Nine o 'clock , told SETimes .
Now , according to Papandreou , Greece is losing one of its most basic tools for peace and co @-@ operation in the region .
A Cypriot swimming gold medalist breaks another Paralympic record .
South Stream is a large energy project -- heavily backed by Moscow -- which bypasses the Ukraine .
Did a secret deal by chief UN prosecutor Carla del Ponte prevent the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) from considering key evidence in Bosnia and Herzegovina 's genocide suit against Serbia ?
Sandzak , the Serbian region with the largest Bosniak population , has been strained by an economic crisis for years .
Ramush Haradinaj prior to his initial appearance at The Hague tribunal . [ Reuters ]
But Xhemajli said the problem does not just rest with benefits .
She says Kosovo lacks an investment fund focusing on diaspora investments .
Kovacevic said that Telecom Srbija must pay the contract price within 30 days after the deal .
The EP " would welcome the recognition by all member states of the independence of Kosovo , " said the document , which was approved by a 455 @-@ 155 vote , with 28 abstentions .
Macedonia 's state energy company MEPSO , which operates with the energy carrying networks and manages the country 's electrical system , includes the projects in its investment programme .
Novi Sad is also known for its art and music academies and as a place where artists come to create works .
Association President Sanja Popovic @-@ Pantic says the aim of the campaign is to highlight that women can be very successful in business .
Croatia 's Mesic opposes sending new troops to Afghanistan
We can foresee that Sarkozy is now also looking for ways to turn away from strong opposition to Turkey . "
Greece to become part of South Stream gas pipeline project
However , this constitutional provision was never actually implemented .
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" The new tactic ... to pressure Macedonia on the name issue by claiming we do not do enough reforms and to over @-@ emphasise the weaknesses is wrong and will not bear fruit , but will give the opposite result , " Gruevski said in comments to the MIA news agency .
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This round of talks would evaluate progress achieved so far .
" I fail to see how EULEX can investigate in all these Middle Eastern countries , or in Turkey or in Albania or in some other countries of Europe , " the Serbian minister was quoted as telling the Security Council .
" The shorter the better , " US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said , stressing that the military operations are not going to be sufficient to solve the problem .
The Acropolis , the rock outcrop that features the Parthenon and other ancient temples representing classical antiquity , is Greece 's most popular tourist attraction .
The same day , he met with former Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis , who resigned after the party 's October 4th election defeat .
Bulgarian scientists have access to the electronic platforms ScienceDirect , ISI Web of Knowledge , Scopus and ProQuest , which provide access to world scientific data and discoveries .
Serbian incumbent Economy and former Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic won recognition as " 2006 Finance Minister of the Year " from the leading financial and banking magazine Euromoney .
Despite reforms , the latest PIRLS examination results show a decline in scores , down 14 spots from 2001 .
" Regional income inequality for each family is high in Albania .
ZAGREB , Croatia -- Members of BiH 's tripartite presidency kick off a two @-@ day visit in Zagreb on Monday ( January 31st ) .
More than 40 war orphans from Iraq , nine to 16 years of age , traveled to Croatia to spend their summer holidays on the coast the last two weeks of June .
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak inspects an honour guard in Zagreb on Friday ( October 16th ) . [ AFP ]
Weighing the nationalism principle and Kurdish issue , Basbug signalled support for expanding cultural rights for Turkey 's ethnic Kurds but ruled out any move to confer " group rights , " which he said would undermine the nation @-@ state structure .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Slovenia supports Macedonia 's bids to join the EU and NATO and will lobby to set a date for starting EU accession talks at the upcoming Union summit , Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar said in a letter to Macedonian counterpart Antonio Milososki on Monday ( December 13th ) .
The Madara Horseman , a medieval monument carved into a 100m @-@ high cliff east of Shumen in northeastern Bulgaria , will be scanned and entered into a global Geographic Information System .
Opposition Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) Whip Milos Aligrudic said Pop @-@ Lazic 's reaction was justified because of what he calls the deputy speaker 's " scandalous way of running the sessions . "
Despite its significance , Bin Laden 's death does not mean an end to the efforts to defeat his network , Obama noted in his statement .
Albania 's FDI for 2007 was more than 400m euros and is expected to be much higher this year based on interest expressed by foreign businesses in industries such as the energy sector and construction materials .
Seven movies from BiH , Croatia , Macedonia and Serbia will compete in the main programme .
Economic policy after accession has to deal with unavoidable and complicated tradeoffs , for which theory does not always provide clear solutions .
The cuts had led to widespread anxiety in Turkey .
The cabinet urged the steering board of the Peace Implementation Council to discuss the issue at its meeting in Sarajevo Tuesday and Wednesday .
The EIB will grant Romania a down payment by the end of the year to pre @-@ finance the projects with European funds .
As the country is forced to buy electricity abroad , the state budget suffers .
Conference participants generally played up the shared heritage of Kosovo and the Arab states as a reason to forge diplomatic ties .
At the same time , there could be a period when the difference between expectations and reality suddenly becomes much greater , " Gallup Organisation Europe Managing Director Robert Manchin said . [ Laura Hasani ]
Romania took over the presidency of the network of EU National Institutes for Culture on June 16th .
Gruevski said Macedonia expects Bulgaria to prove its good neighbourly relations by putting in " a good word " for Macedonia 's admission to the EU and NATO .
Srdan Golubovic 's " The Trap , " depicting life in post @-@ Milosevic Belgrade , opened the event .
However , the team left Austria and Switzerland without winning a single match .
The decision was taken despite a delay in Greek constitutional amendments allowing private universities to operate in the country .
" If the Berlin Wall was a line of dominos that were falling , then I feel BiH was the very last domino . ... The whole pressure of the process has fallen on that domino . "
" It is still a real and substantial threat , but of course at the same time we have to monitor other possible terrorist activities . "
He now faces corruption charges . [ Reuters ]
" The optimism stems from not only the national and political consensus , but also because more than 90 % of Macedonians support joining the Alliance . "
When George Karatzaferis , leader of the far Right @-@ Wing LAOS party , spoke before parliament last week on whether Greece would accept the additional austerity measures demanded by international lenders , he invoked an image that terrified those who remember World War II , and infuriates many Greeks today .
A government initiative has members of the public , banks and construction companies excited .
Two years ago , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan walked off the stage during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum , saying Davos was " done " for him .
And I 'm positive it won 't happen .
On Wednesday ( April 9th ) , NATO spokesman James Appathurai expressed pleasure at the prospect of formally and fully welcoming the country into NATO on the Alliance 's 60th anniversary next year .
" This is a statement from the socialist era , when one person was deciding everything , " party official Andrija Hebrang said .
His comments came after two days of talks with Cypriot officials last week .
Borisov will have two deputies -- his close ally and GERB Chairman Tsvetan Tsvetanov and World Bank economist Simeon Djankov .
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fuele noted that the main challenges to Union integration " lie in Albania itself .
" For that , the government has been committed to set aside a fund of 150m euros as a liquidity reserve , money that would be taken out of financial cuts in some sectors , " the daily reported .
EULEX deployment agreement possible , Tadic says
Macedonian Defence Minister Lazar Elenkovski paid visits to Serbia , Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Also in business this week : Bulgaria gets a 380m @-@ euro loan for road infrastructure .
Under the law , electronic telecomm service providers will have to decode network @-@ captive terminals ( coded phones ) .
The association of veterans was supposed to have an accurate list of those who are really veterans , in order to be fair , " says Shala .
Kosovo customs crisis costly for Serbia
But if not , escalations can be expected . " Krstic said .
Others , not minding the heat , had no problem sampling hot and spicy dishes .
" Papademos is a very good choice because the main problem is that any kind of Greek government that would be formed from the Greek parties is not able to implement the measures required , " University of Ioannina Economics Professor Pantelis Kammas told SETimes .
Greek snap elections pushed back to April
Recent figures suggest on average , the number of doctors is down by about 35 % in hospitals .
Thanks also to those of you who came from other parts of the region .
On this short trip , passengers are required to pass passport control twice .
The two countries also agreed to work together to boost mutual investments .
" I will do my utmost to represent the interests of my country [ Romania ] in the spirit of protecting human rights , rights of minorities and religious liberties , as well as the European and Christian values , " said Tokes , prior to the June 15th vote .
" The euro area 17 members , plus six more , will conclude an intergovernmental treaty , " European Council Herman van Rompuy said in Brussels early on Friday ( December 9th ) , after ten hours of marathon EU summit talks that started on Thursday evening .
A total of 4m euros will be invested in the project , which is expected to create 100 new jobs .
But in non @-@ privatised companies , the value of them is decreasing by 20 % . "
The number of domestic tourists dropped by 11 % and their overnight stays by 17 % , while the number of foreign tourists dropped by 3 % and their overnight stays by 6 % .
Croatia beat Russia , 32 @-@ 29 , in the Group F preliminary round match of the 2007 Handball World Championship at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart , Germany , on Monday ( January 22nd ) .
AKP campaigners urged Turks to vote YES on Sunday ( September 12th ) . [ Alexander Christie @-@ Miller / SETimes ]
" ( RS ) Police has to survive and everything else is something that does not have our support , " he told reporters in Banja Luka on Thursday , ahead of the third round of police reform talks in Sarajevo .
It has already suspended ACR 's license in one mining zone , saying conditions must be improved .
Money is the very reason he does human trafficking .
" On the one hand , Turkey , which has been trying to moderate Iran 's nuclear policy for a long time , wants to demonstrate it supports only peaceful nuclear activities in the region , " he told SETimes . " On the other hand , it wants to benefit from Jordan 's co @-@ operation with Israel . "
Macedonia established diplomatic relations with the EU in 1995 and was granted EU member candidate status in 2005 .
In Kosovo , six new MSCs have opened since January 2011 and 1,159 people have been assisted , MIDWEB 's Project Assistant in Kosovo Shqipe Pallaska told SETimes .
The UN said that Simonovic was chosen from 128 candidates from all over the world , and that he has " extensive experience in the fields of international development , human rights , peace building and development of national institutions , which he has addressed at the political and academic levels . "
Presidential advisers say the main concern is the lack of sufficient time to equip and train soldiers for this dangerous field mission .
" Imagine , I used to go to the mosque with my uncle ; he was a hoxha , and then it was forbidden .
Given the lack of resources to invest in public infrastructure , " public @-@ private partnerships are a key component of our strategy to promote sustainable economic growth , " Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said .
Jahjaga invited Serbs living there to remove the road blocks and participate in institutions " having a broad autonomy of competency ... guaranteed [ under the ] Ahtisaari Package . "
However , he cautions , children with various types of disability still do not receive adequate support .
It is a short period of time for a huge amount of work , but it is also an opportunity to bring EU standards and quality to Moldovan products , goods and services , " he told SETimes .
Local Iraqi groups are expected to prevent members of the terrorist organisation -- the biggest enemy of regional peace and stability -- from entering their region and being given protection there , " the statement by the Turkish General Staff said .
It means that the Serbs would have no schools , no health and social service and other social providing , " he said .
SETimes : The Netherlands was the most fervent advocate of the blockade of Serbia 's European integration until the arrest of Mladic .
However , not everyone is as optimistic .
From a psychological perspective , Barkey believes , this announcement is part of an effort " to push the idea [ of autonomy ] into people 's consciousness . "
Romania 's PC market is set to expand by 25 % year @-@ on @-@ year to 800,000 units in 2007 , according to a recent survey conducted by IDC Romania .
One of the first legislative moves by the Borisov government was to impose a moratorium on the notorious land swap deals , through which sponsors or others close to Bulgaria 's past few governments were able to obtain state @-@ owned plots in resort areas in exchange for much less attractive landplants in the interior of the country .
Kostov is a chief critic of GERB 's informal leader , Sofia Mayor Boyko Borissov -- Bulgaria 's most popular politician , who previously served as the Interior Ministry 's top crime fighter .
He emphasised poverty as one cause of the declining birth rate in Serbia , and stressed that more than 140,000 children are living in poor families .
Dragica Zivanovic , 32 , thinks employers will be slightly more cautious in the early days after the law 's implementation .
Kosovo and EULEX police are prepared for any emerging situation , Security Studies Professor Abdullah Hajdari said .
He said the deal means that nothing can be built in the contested area without Serb approval .
" Freedom , creativity ... You can skateboard whenever you want and with whoever you want .
It is located 5 km away from Urosevac , on the road to Pristina .
According to the federation , Greek tourists should be able to enjoy the same lower prices offered to foreign tourists .
SETimes : Recently , you formed think @-@ tank organization Demos .
One of the most popular travelling exhibitions of robotic animals and a variety of hands @-@ on @-@ exhibits and activities , the Robot Zoo , is on display at Istanbul 's Kanyon Shopping Mall .
" I don 't know whether there are countries whose supplies have been restored to 90 % , but this is not the case in Bulgaria , " the Sofia News Agency quoted him as saying .
Issues related to bilateral military co @-@ operation topped the agenda .
" If there are people in Kosovo who might think that inciting violence could be the answer , they are wrong and KFOR will prove they 're wrong , " he said at a press conference Thursday ( February 15th ) following talks with Kosovo leaders , UNMIK head Joachim Ruecker and the commander of KFOR , Lieutenant General Roland Kather .
This year 's output was lower than expected , due to poor weather conditions .
The employment rate among working age Roma stands at just over 50 % , according to official data .
" You will be responsible for humanitarian aid , which is one of the most crucial and visible ways , in which the EU can fulfill its global responsibilities . "
The Greek regulator decided to impose a ban on the practice after the Athens general index dropped 6 % during Monday 's session , ending at 998.24 points , thus slipping to a level below the psychologically important 1,000 @-@ point mark for the first time since January 1997 .
So , I don 't think there is necessarily an end point .
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has already charged those four with war crimes .
" The deaths and the refuges have forced [ Ankara ] to ramp up the rhetoric .
We could not breathe and we started to run , dropping the equipment .
" Our expectations are based on the improvements we have done in infrastructure and improvements of the tourist environment in general , " Endri Jorgoni , chief of cabinet in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism , tells SETimes .
The RS prime minister -- currently under investigation by foreign prosecutors for alleged involvement in corruption -- insists that there is no need for an international presence in the country 's legal system .
Most of you are professional @-@ age adults , with the largest bloc between the ages of 30 and 39 .
On the basis of that conclusion , the commission recommended that the 27 @-@ nation bloc open accession negotiations with Skopje .
Maries told Southeast European Times he welcomes the latest decision .
Elghandour 's Greek wife , Anna Stamou , is also actively involved in the Muslim Association of Greece .
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 28 / 12 / 11
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic was chairman of this year 's Universiade organisation committee .
A starting date for their trial is expected to be announced after the indictment is approved by court .
Serbian President Boris Tadic , who led Belgrade 's delegation to Brussels , said his country hopes to become a candidate as soon as possible and to be placed on the Schengen " white " list in 2009 .
There 's a lot of pressure on Greece because we don 't have many countries on our side now . "
" Their [ the Radicals ' ] attempt to turn the parliament into a circus without any rules will fail and has failed so far , " she added .
Moreover , Duvnjak argued that " nobody should forget that outside the frame there exists real life , in which there are numerous unsolved issues and problems which concern all citizens regardless of ethnicity . "
On Sunday ( June 28th ) , Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg signed two accords that pave the way for inclusion .
Although BiH was the main site , drills also were held in the Netherlands and Denmark , bringing the total number involved in CoE 2009 to 1,200 soldiers from 37 countries .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha met on Monday ( February 22nd ) with Philip Alston , the UN 's special rapporteur on extrajudicial , summary or arbitrary executions .
In Brussels , meanwhile , NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said the Alliance unanimously backs the plan .
Coverage in multiple languages and a cross @-@ regional approach to the Balkans are among the strengths of Southeast European Times , according to a reader survey .
" The solution of this problem is in the removal of all violence @-@ producing mechanisms in the social structure . "
The implementation of the project began officially in September 2008 , eight months after Bulgaria 's former Socialist @-@ led ruling coalition signed an agreement on it during then @-@ Russian President Vladimir Putin 's visit to Sofia .
" In the last two years , Albania successfully overcame three important tests , " he said , pointing to the 2005 parliamentary elections , the 2007 local elections and the election of the president .
" We shall not agree to any amendments , " he said .
This alone , she says , points to the fact that the parallel structures are behind this .
He said his administration would insist on reaching a solution via diplomacy , and would even consider inviting Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al @-@ Maliki to discuss the issue .
The World Bank says foreign direct investment dropped 45m euros in 2009 , compared to the year before .
Belgrade transferred former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic to the UN tribunal in The Hague early Wednesday to face trial on charges of genocide and other war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
They are much more versatile and comfortable than the buses currently in use , " Simonovski said .
They discovered the ruins during the construction of a gas pipeline in Thessalia , about 280km north of Athens .
Rehn encouraged Croatia to keep looking for a solution .
To put it simply , we decided that no one element should dominate or stand out with regard to the feelings you have when visiting the house , or to the desire to enjoy Tose 's images and sounds which follow one everywhere in its interior .
" Instead of thinking of new jobs , they are thinking only of price increases , " Kqiku said .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 17 / 08 / 11
The most extensive action , however , was conducted in Bileca , a southeastern town close to the border with Montenegro .
The river plays an especially symbolic role in Bulgaria where exiled revolutionaries hijacked the Romanian steamship Radetzky in 1876 to return to their homeland .
" With Belgrade , of course , it is easier for UNMIK officials to meet formally at the highest levels , " said Zannier . [ File ]
But Ahmet Isufi , the deputy head of AAK , says that his party will not join a coalition with PDK either .
Some villages have been without electricity for days , Dejan Cabarkapa , 27 , of Han Pijesak told SETimes .
Meanwhile , Macedonia 's Foreign Investment Agency and the Investment Bureau of China 's Ministry of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding , as well as document providing for a Chinese donation in the field of human resources .
Author Kadare transcends borders
Skopje opens renovated airport
( MIA , AP , AKI , Xinhua , Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - 02 / 08 / 07 ; DPA , AP , MIA , Makfax - 01 / 08 / 07 )
Athens is still preparing a more official response .
BELGRADE , Serbia -- European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso and EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele visit Belgrade on Thursday ( May 19th ) where they are expected to voice support for Serbia 's EU bid and reform process in meetings with President Boris Tadic , Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic Dejanovic .
" It 's important now to recognise that Kosovo will never again be part of Serbia , " she stressed .
" In that regard , I have decided to dispatch Under Secretary General ( for Political Affairs ) Lynn Pascoe to lead an assessment team to engage in dialogue with all the stakeholders there , " Ban said .
Kosovo national Majlinda Kelmendi -- competing for Albania -- won the silver medal in the Women 's Judo World Cup under 52kg category held in Sofia , Bulgaria on Sunday ( January 31st ) .
The DPS insists that any participation amounts to recognition and that Serbs would participate " only to their own detriment . "
Acknowledging that the passage of the document on March 4th was a setback for Washington 's relations with Ankara , US Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon said on Wednesday that the administration cannot block its approval .
Along the base , the artist wrote " Moving with the Times . "
In terms of solutions , Shehu suggests one way out of economic slowdown would be " government partnership with the private sector " to boost investment and employment .
As long as " the judges ' decisions are based on what they have been told by the party that appointed them to that position or according to their political beliefs , if not by political membership , we will have problems , protests , and damage for the state , " Gruevski said .
" The customs deal firstly will enable Kosovo 's goods to enter Serbia , and to reach their target markets in Serbia or the EU without impediments .
Currently , the AF BiH 's rolls exemplify the diversity of the society from which they draw .
On average , pensioners will receive 15 % more in payouts . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
Some lawyers say the main reason that some of those working in the judicial system are opposed to Tsvetanov 's proposal is that magistrates would be appointed in the new court after a thorough scrutiny to ensure that only people of integrity will work in it .
He suffered paralysis on the left side of the body and spent 58 days at a clinic in Germany .
The device permits early detection of arteriosclerosis and other CVDs , which could help decrease the CVD mortality rate .
However , the government will not be able to meet the balanced budget goal while in practice Cypriots will be forced into a more modest lifestyle with fewer social services .
The country 's athletics programmes are underdeveloped and even the most gifted athletes face an uphill battle in trying to build a career .
" Unfortunately , the issue was totally distorted for sensational purposes , " he added .
Inflation is becoming a significant challenge for day @-@ to @-@ day life in Kosovo as prices of some basic commodities have increased almost weekly since January .
President Stipe Mesic called it a " heinous crime . "
He was released from custody about ten weeks after his detention due to poor health .
It is a wonderful feeling that cannot be compared to anything else . "
By Denis Dzidic for Southeast European Times - 03 / 08 / 07
According to the study , at least 130 million to 190 million people smoke cannabis at least once a year .
Nearly two years later , Sutanovac and the Alliance 's then @-@ Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer signed a standard security agreement facilitating the exchange of classified information between a PfP member and the 28 @-@ nation military pact in October 2008 .
UN Secretary @-@ General Kofi Annan ( right ) and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat meet on Monday ( November 20th ) to discuss Cyprus at the UN Office in Geneva . [ Getty Images ]
" The only way to break this vicious cycle is promote reforms that have growth , " he said , including ending the monopoly many Greek professions hold -- pharmacists , engineers , architects and lawyers -- which the government has been reluctant to do .
The number of settlements with a population of less than 100 has increased from 707 to 975 .
Analysts are divided over the potential impact of the Marty report .
Founded just last month , former Macedonian Health Minister Imer Selmani 's New Democracy party is emerging as a " constructive opposition " .
" My president wants to see you in NATO , " Nuland said during her meeting with President Branko Crvenkovski .
But even in the second half of May , the weather was unpredictable .
State Bank Governor Petar Goshev explained that the new credit line is equivalent to announcing to foreign investors and creditors that Macedonia has yet another pillar of support as insurance against possible risks from economically troubled countries abroad .
" This centre is bad news for smugglers .
According to Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic @-@ Dejanovic , MPs may debate the statute by the end of October .
The company has invested about 56m euros in Croatia so far this year , and by 2011 it intends to hold one @-@ fourth of the oil market in the country , compared to only 3 % at the moment .
" No UNMIK .
The legislative measures , which a large majority of lawmakers supported , also promote energy efficiency as well as regional solidarity during natural gas crises .
Veliko Tarnovo is one of the most important cities in Bulgarian history .
Gheorghe will go on a promotion tour in Germany before heading to Russia and will work with experts from state TV to improve her choreography and wardrobe .
After analysing the photos , investigators concluded that they were taken in Vietnam and Cambodia , possibly in 2002 and 2003 .
Business : Belgrade gets new city trams
SETimes caught up with members of the Blue / White Beacon Fan Club as they prepared to board flights to South Africa .
" The citizens are aware of the international isolation of the government ; its irresponsibility will not be easily ignored . "
Kostunica 's party edges closer to Radicals
According to the resolution , Ban will submit a report at the next OIC summit .
Surging energy demand and a concern about dependence on outside sources are fuelling the latest bid to bring nuclear power to Turkey .
Diplomatic Diary : Greece 's Droutsas visits Serbia , Kosovo
We will be a responsible NATO member that will contribute to the Alliance , " he said .
Erdem explained that while the triggers causing the cultural polarisation may be different , they are cultural events of late -- television series and movies .
May -- Milosevic and Rugova hold talks for first time , but following a Serb offensive in Decani that leaves several dozen Kosovo Albanians dead , the Albanian side refuses to attend further meetings .
Their efforts have been an outstanding example of what a committed team of peacekeepers can accomplish . "
The EU signed the SAA with BiH in June , and earlier launched visa liberalisation talks .
According to unoffical assessments , property damage in Tuzla will top 15m euros .
During the visit , Sanader met with Prime Minister Zeljko Sturanovic , President Filip Vujanovic and Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic .
A woman begs in front of a mosque in Istanbul . [ Reuters ]
The singer provided a symbol of unity in a region still marked by distrust , experts say .
Sirbegovic construction , a company founded in northern Bosnia after the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict , has launched several construction projects in Libya .
Also this week : BiH 's parliament hosts an opera concert fundraiser .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 13 / 08 / 2011
In addition , Paris soon found itself having to lead the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's response to a series of unforeseen foreign policy crises .
" It has been proven beyond a doubt that this ' medicine ' is worse than the disease , " said Yiannis Panagopoulos , leader of the General Confederation of Employees of Greece .
" We are convinced that the law , by ignoring the principle of individual responsibility , violates several provisions of the constitution and is not in line with European principles , " said Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians President Istvan Pastor , a member of the ruling coalition in Serbia .
On December 6th , Bogdan Marinescu , the suspended manager of the facility , nurse Florentina Carstea and three other hospital employees were indicted .
We can conclude that basketball in Europe is going forward through team playing .
I don 't care if I have to walk to see them play in Europe .
In its final arguments , the prosecution said the police unit directed by Tarculovski killed civilians and destroyed 14 homes that were not legitimate military targets .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Camp Bondsteel , Kosovo -- 22 / 10 / 09
Nine out of 11 TV and radio stations that broadcast nationally have no known owners but list offshore companies whose ownership structure is almost impossible to determine .
Today the situation has completely changed so the reassessment of risks is natural . "
" Will the government be able to systematically recognise and use the suggestions ? " asked 57 @-@ year @-@ old worker Dragisa Simonovic .
Scottish rock band Simple Minds will perform in Split , Croatia , on November 13th as part of their Graffiti Soul Tour .
Papandreou said Greece is interested in co @-@ operating with Israel in the fields of tourism and defence . ( Nafthemporiki , Eleftherotypia - 10 / 02 / 11 )
Before the 1990s the Croatians were the majority in the village , but the armed conflict sent many from Janjevo to Croatia .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 28 / 11 / 11
" We fixed the laws , " he said .
The deals were reached during a visit to Skopje by the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and a delegation of businessman on Monday ( October 17th ) and Tuesday .
They removed the recently placed border stones and chanted slogans accusing Kosovo politicians of failing to defend their interests .
He said the move was meant to stop Andan from using his position to help networks that support war crimes indictees .
But with Turkey 's EU negotiations blocked over Cyprus and the peace process slow to yield fruit , questions remain as to the effectiveness of the EU aid .
I am going to the Hague to tell the truth and nothing more , " Haradinaj said on Friday ( February 23rd ) , after meetings with Kosovo 's political leaders and UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker .
" The United States , through the Adriatic Charter -- a model in which Washington has played a major role -- has shown that it supports Albania 's membership in NATO .
The head of Kosovo 's negotiating team in the talks , Edita Tahiri , told SETimes that Kosovo is ready to reach an agreement with Serbia , with EU guarantees .
There might be no special point there , but the very fact Rasim met with Schwarzenegger , and Schwarzenegger told him " I 'll be back " during the interview was funny to me .
" The secondary roads to the beaches remain very problematic , even though the cost to build or rehabilitate them is irrelevant , " said Sadik Malaj , the head of the Albanian Union of Tour Operators .
Bulgaria 's Eurovision hopeful Krassimir Avramov , or the " man @-@ voice " as many in his country call him , will be among the 18 performers in the first semi @-@ final next week .
So far , 128 people have been hired with a potential for more .
Romanian politicians and NGOs mobilised in support of the ANI days after the Constitutional Court verdict .
The World Bank projects Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) GDP growth at 1.5 % to 2.5 % in 2009 and is confident the country can avoid recession if it takes advantage of credits that international financial institutions already have offered it , the head of the Bank mission in BiH , Marco Mantovanelli , told Reuters on February 11th .
This is something that is installed in a democracy to protect the right of expression , not to protect MPs from justice if he makes war , " argued Bytyci .
According to Karadzic , he received promises that he would not face trial in The Hague on condition he disappeared from political and public life and did not hamper the implementation of the DPA .
About 150 financial watchdogs from Turkey and seven Western Balkan nations hoping to join the EU will participate in a training programme .
Those criticisms peaked when Erdogan announced that then Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Gul was the party 's choice for president .
The renowned Turkish writer and publicist Elif Shafak and Italian RAI3 TV reporter Giovanna Botteri were co @-@ winners of the annual award for international journalism issued by the Italian media group RCS .
There should be elections because the actual crisis is more then just institutional .
( AP , Reuters , Deutsche Welle , Beta , B92 , Serbian Government - 12 / 04 / 07 ; Beta - 11 / 04 / 07 )
The specialised court opened in Bulgaria after a six @-@ month delay , but many are cautious in their expectations .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 29 / 10 / 07
The village of Becici near Budva , Montenegro , hosted the Vienna Economic Forum on Monday ( April 14th ) and Tuesday .
Parliament members approved the legislation by a decisive 601 @-@ 27 margin , with 23 abstentions , on Tuesday ( September 21st ) .
As a first step , he proposed that the working groups of experts tasked with discussing substantial political issues and the technical committees discussing practical day @-@ to @-@ day issues should start drawing up a list of subjects for discussion .
Fatlum Sadiku , a political commentator in Pristina , told SETimes that even if Pristina and Belgrade show a readiness to move on the north , the EU has no unity on the issue and this would harm the process .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 08 / 08 / 08
In 2010 , support for Turkey 's EU membership had fallen to 47 % .
I am for abolishing the entities and all politics that force nationalism .
The agreement is being honoured and the Serbian banking system is stable .
Zarubezhneft will pay 121.3m euros for 70 % of Bosanski Brod , 66.75 % of Modrica and 70 % of Petrol .
On February 27th , Montenegrin Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic , speaking after a meeting with Croatian counterpart Vladimir Seks , said the two states would agree on Montenegro 's " political and moral responsibility " for the attacks .
In response to the EU warning , Giorgos Shammas , the chairman of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority ( CERA ) , suggested that the needed electricity bill would soon be in place .
" One can expect employment in Serbia to start growing at the end of the year , since the 3 % economic growth rate expected this year ensures an end to rising unemployment , " he told Belgrade media .
Germans , collectively tainted by those who served in the SS and Gestapo , experienced harsh reprisals after the war .
If the AKP is shut down , its deputies could regroup under a new party .
By Tzvetina Borisova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 25 / 08 / 11
Croatian President Stipe Mesic called for more Austrian investment in his country , wrapping up a two @-@ day formal visit to Austria on May 8th .
He also criticised references to the possible " emergence of a new state " and proposals by nationalist politicians to open a discussion of the " peaceful dissolution " of BiH .
Expatriates can vote in Belgrade , Zumun , Subotica , Sombor , Indjija , Sremska Mitrovica and Pancevo , Dabetic says .
Janica Kostelic and her brother Ivica have inspired a brand new generation of Croatian skiers .
The government intends to hold inflation in 2009 to 8 % .
" It is no coincidence that such threats are being made again now , " Tocci told SETimes .
" It is a joy and honour for us to come to you today with a proposal that honours us all , for your election as president , " Prime Minister George Papandreou told Papoulias last week during a courtesy visit .
Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic said on Monday ( May 31st ) in Banja Luka that his country respects Bosnia and Herzegovina 's sovereignty and territorial integrity .
Oruda has an area of 36 hectacres and has a small house , a church , an olive grove and a freshwater spring .
In February , interim reports denounced the two countries for high @-@ level corruption , but the tone was less strident .
The envoy is expected to hold another round of discussions by July 9th .
" The level of total external and domestic debt of RS can 't harm RS stability .
Implementation would occur in phases : first banning smoking in the workplace ; next , establishing smokers ' areas in public facilities like restaurants ; and finally , banning the practise altogether in public spaces .
Montenegrin Supreme Court President Ranko Vukoti agrees with the EC recommendations .
UN special envoy Matthew Nimetz , who has been mediating the name talks between the two countries , has proposed a number of possible solutions in recent months .
Concerning the timeline for Membership Action Plan and full NATO membership , we must not lose sight of the fact that the decision to extend NATO membership to BiH is a political one that NATO Allies must take .
Another scheme is to continue listing the house as still under construction , long after its owners have moved in .
This is a long @-@ term process that involved integrated strategy of all stakeholders in foreign policy in Kosovo .
But it also urged Zagreb to continue implementing the EU @-@ required reforms , particularly in the areas of judicial and public administration reform , the fight against corruption , minority rights and refugee returns .
Despite the successes , NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has warned that the three members of the Membership Action Plan -- Albania , Croatia and Macedonia -- all have " work to do . "
According to Vardarli , such conferences are very important for establishing dialogue among relevant associations to increase investment and discuss political issues .
We had free education , healthcare , one of the safest countries in the world -- everything a common man could possibly wish for .
Kosovo faces potential crisis in energy with new ideas
Presenters will announce awards at the event 's gala ceremony on April 18th .
Although his audience is mostly made up of younger viewers , the number of older fans watching the show is also increasing .
Serbia , which is the only route through which Kosovo 's Energy Corporation imports electricity , could also decide to cut off the power supply to the province .
Delivery will begin in mid @-@ 2011 and will be completed by the end of 2012 .
The Athens Stock Exchange plunged on Wednesday ( October 22nd ) , as did other international markets .
The rest of the countries fall into one of other three groups listed in the EIU democracy index -- " flawed democracies , " " hybrid regimes " and " authoritarian regimes . "
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , who was in Zurich to participate in the signing , intervened personally , and although the ceremony was delayed three hours , it continued as planned .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha has been a staunch supporter of implementing the flat tax . [ Getty Images ]
" Erdogan is adding fuel to the fire , " said Professor Ahmet Sozen of Eastern Mediterranean University .
At the same time , he lauded continued improvements in the way Belgrade is handling its relations with the tribunal .
It is designed to save 80 % of electricity and emit 80 % less CO2 .
" I am below consensus , because Greek banks and insurances are highly exposed [ in this area ] . "
Corruption charges brought against Albanian officials
He also pledged his commitment to publishing the content of the agreement after consultations with the State Department .
Kostelic won a World Cup super @-@ combined event Friday ( January 14th ) in Wengen , Switzerland , followed by a triumph in the slalom -- his third and fourth victories in two weeks .
The controversial trial of 196 people accused of plotting to topple the government has deepened mistrust among Turkey 's political factions .
The most recent idea is to have the Health Fund issue the blue cards instead of the Employment Agency .
Analysts say the early election will be a referendum on Serbia 's future path -- towards the EU if the pro @-@ European forces win , or towards self @-@ isolation if the nationalist parties win .
Political elites that give precedence to co @-@ operation over confrontation are leading the countries .
Kosovo is considering a reciprocal product ban on Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina within the CEFTA arrangement . [ Reuters ]
" The first wave of destroying such documents dates from the time of Aleksandar Rankovic , when he was chief of the Yugoslav secret services .
Kosovo Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi agrees that the referendum will produce no " judicial effect . "
He is starting to implement changes in his 70 square metre cafe to separate the smokers from the non @-@ smokers , and has already purchased a " smoking kills " poster .
They are still too deeply woven into it .
The programme has three main components .
According to him , the state can be shaken up only by incidents in Kosovo .
The police action is part of " Operation Cobweb , " aimed at tax evaders .
Kosovo police are not involved in KFOR actions in the north .
Also this week : more rights sought for ethnic Hungarians in Romania , and the Turkish Army 's chief of general staff visits the United States .
However , Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia set the obligation for partners in the government to always consider Kosovo part of Serbia as a condition for the forming of a new Serbian government .
Workers in a lime processing plant near the town of Denizli , Turkey , unearthed 500,000 @-@ year @-@ old human remains .
Kaplanoglu beat out 12 other directors .
For some communities , however , the best option may be to join a coalition with one of the main political parties .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 23 / 11 / 10
Kosovo analyst Naim Rashiti says there is sufficient pressure to force removal of the barricades , however , what they symbolize will continue to remain .
Fifteen poets participated in the three @-@ day forum .
" There 's no chance of turning the economy around .
In either case , the legality of their release is in question .
Analysis by Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 08 / 11 / 06
The government of Slovenia , by contrast , has been hesitant , pointing to environmental concerns and a lack of domestic interest .
Analysts believe that in the event of a positive EC assessment of Iceland 's application , Brussels is likely to launch accession talks with Reykjavik next year .
" What 's clear is that this is a matter for the Europeans , " German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said this week .
To have a share on the consortium is something different than joining the project as one of the suppliers . "
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha met with US Ambassador to Tirana John Withers on March 25th to give assurances that he will work hard to ensure democratic elections in June .
Romania has 33 MEP seats to fill this year in Strasbourg , two less than in the previous election .
In Turkey , the ban on YouTube is an upshot of the collision between the country 's restrictive legal system and the Information Age .
At 2,550 euros , MPs earn wages nine times higher than the average monthly wage , and more than 20 times higher than the average pension .
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor ( left ) and Croatian counterpart Jadranka Kosor chat at the start of the summit . [ Getty Images ]
Dusan Janjic , head of the Forum for Ethnic Relations , agreed , saying such a move would be " dangerous for the entire region . "
That means the necessity of using force and certain security measures if the situation dictates such a move , " Qehaja said .
Loans in local currency are available through the Societe Generale Bank , but the interest rate is 17.63 % .
The speakers were Dr Christopher Harmon , director of the Program on Terrorism and Security Studies ; Dr John LeBeau , professor of strategy and security studies ; and Nichols " Nick " Pratt , Professor of Strategy and International Politics .
Turks may soon be able to travel in EU countries without a visa . [ Reuters ]
Researchers at Durham University in Great Britain have identified a mouse found on Cyprus as a hitherto unknown species , making it the first new terrestrial mammal species to be discovered in Europe in decades .
Macedonia and Kosovo officially established diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level late Saturday ( October 17th ) .
Croatia and Slovenia have been unable to agree on a number of territorial issues since they declared their independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991 .
SETimes : Several years ago your theatre 's top play was " Macedonian tale . "
However , two journalists from The Sunday Times were in fact posing as representatives of the consultancy company .
The bad news comes as elderly Serbians try to forget the deprivations of the 1990s .
A Zagreb real estate ad last month gushed that an apartment for sale " looks almost exactly like Onur 's . "
The Turkish government decided to open former oil fields in eastern Anatolia that were closed years ago due to high costs of extraction .
The Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) parliament adopted amendments to the country 's election law on Wednesday ( May 7th ) , allowing all former residents of the eastern town of Srebrenica to vote in the municipality during October 's local elections .
EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said , " The EC entirely supports Romania 's privatisation strategy .
It added , " The CPT calls upon the relevant authorities to take decisive action to combat the phenomena of corruption and favoritism in all penitentiary establishments in Kosovo . "
The UN General Assembly approved the Kosovo resolution . [ Getty Images ]
" I think it is premature to say who is going to vote and how , " Lavrov said .
Domestic and sexual violence , the trafficking of women and other forms of gender @-@ based violence are widespread occurrences .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 06 / 01 / 10
By Aaron Stein for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 09 / 09 / 11
Croatia 's leaders have a tricky decision ahead of them .
( Various sources -- 23 / 02 / 11 - 26 / 05 / 11 )
According to Armagan Emre Cakir , professor of EU Politics and International Relations at Marmara University 's EU Institute , the negotiations have not come to a standstill , but rather have only reached a bottleneck .
" This is an historic step which will start strong bilateral partnership in the defence field between Montenegro and the United States , " US National Guard Director Steven Blum said as he marked the occasion .
Aside from the direct budgetary losses from malfeasances , the EU froze over half a billion euros in financial assistance to Bulgaria last year because of its failure to combat high @-@ level corruption and organised crime .
Regarding EU membership , 57 % of ethnic Macedonians and 84 % of ethnic Albanians in Macedonia see Union membership as desirable .
( Europa , Euobserver , EurActiv , FOCUS News Agency , Nature.com , BBC , ABC News , TVNZ , ITAR @-@ TASS - 19 / 04 / 11 ; RFE / RL , VOA , Deutsche Welle - 18 / 04 / 11 )
Swarovski International will open a plant in Serbia .
Kosovo negotiators vow to press their stance
School enthusiasts said the most popular rock school project is the formation of the multi @-@ ethnic band , The Artchitects .
A large number of countries still have not introduced the newly developed vaccine .
So far , the only sanitary landfill in Montenegro is in Podgorica .
One trigger for them was the April police raid on various offices of the Support for Modern Life Association ( CYDD ) , a secular NGO favouring girls ' education .
Diplomatic relations are on rocky footing after an attack on a flotilla that included Turkish and Greek ships .
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is Turkey 's new president , succeeding Ahmet Necdet Sezer .
Tadic reiterated that Serbia respects Bosnia and Herzegovina 's territorial integrity .
By Erlis Selimaj for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 06 / 09 / 07
If the current situation continues , RTK may have to reorganise .
By enlisting such support , Osmanagic aims to gain international credibility , thereby silencing Bosnian sceptics .
Everything else that followed seemed like a reward to us .
Spahija : My experience with Fenerbahce has been great .
But opposition parties say Pristina is going into the talks without a clear agenda , and in a way that suits the other camp 's agenda .
It follows the 1964 black and white classic " Dry Summer , " the story of a greedy tobacco farmer for which director Metin Erksan won the prize .
Croatian companies fear losing that competitive edge and the government is separately negotiating with each agreement member on how to keep the existing benefits of Croatian exports to CEFTA .
Albania , which is not a significant producer of illicit drugs other than cannabis , " made progress in its counternarcotics efforts during 2010 , " the state department said .
Britain 's men took the bronze . [ WRC ]
Stressing the need for better transportation links in the region , the EC also proposed that talks on a Western Balkan Transport Community Treaty be initiated .
Under EC rules , in case of foot @-@ and @-@ mouth disease the EU provides 60 % of the total compensation due to farmers .
Lazarevic chaired the session , held in Moscow last week , along with Russian Health Minister Tatyana Golikova .
Friday 's meeting was called by President Karolos Papoulias in an effort to find consensus , but the four @-@ hour discussions ended without any result .
Democracy has a solution for everything , but what is the point of elections if everything must be divided according to a national base ?
Belgrade and the Kosovo Serbs then announced the presence of Kosovo customs officers at the northern crossings was unacceptable and local Serbs set up barricades at the crossings in protest .
The meeting was arranged and attended by then @-@ secret agent Alexei Petrov , who later became adviser to the former head of the State National Security Agency ( DANS ) and served in that post until last year when he was jailed as part of a high profile anti @-@ mafia police operation , dubbed " Octopus , " not related to the events surrounding Petkov 's resignation .
" If a new constitution does not follow this referendum , I think this referendum does not work , " he said .
The agreement , reached on Friday between Pristina and Belgrade , focuses on Kosovo 's regional representation .
The Serbs had been protesting for over two weeks the renovation of five Albanian houses on the so @-@ called " yellow line , " which has separated the two ethnic communities since 2000 .
" Some politicians will certainly suggest organising early elections , " Tariceanu said in his address Sunday .
The forum will be hosted by President Bronislaw Komorowski , roughly a month before his country takes over the rotating six @-@ month EU presidency from Hungary on July 1st .
Several days ago , Berisha proposed DP 's Bamir Topi as a possible choice for president .
The Cyprus Automobile Association announced a new route for the rally in 2008 , which will consist of new stages , some introduced in 2007 and a selection of classic stages .
As the former head of parliament 's Honour Killings Research Committee , she wants to explore why the state has failed to prevent these deaths in the past .
Following a bidding war that increased the value of Pliva shares , Barr managed to finally deposit 13.5 million shares , or 72.6 % of the company .
" My invention consists of a new type of sensor which can be used to detect cancer in less than six minutes , directly from a blood sample , " she told the public radio station .
If morale alone could determine the future , the country would be in a strong position , as the administration has energy and optimism to spare .
They were bought almost immediately .
In particular , the IMF is afraid some large investment projects may jeopardise current public debt and fiscal deficit limits .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid a two @-@ day visit to Tehran last week , meeting with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and other officials .
The ruling centre @-@ right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) party reportedly plans to push the needed amendments to the country 's Judiciary System Act and the Penal Procedure Code through parliament before lawmakers ' summer vacation .
North America remains the world 's biggest market for that drug and is valued at $ 37 billion .
It is alleged that more than 7,000 non @-@ Serb civilians were captured , taken and arbitrarily confined at the Omarska , Keraterm and Trnopolje camps in accordance with a plan for the permanent removal of the non @-@ Serb population .
" What is needed is your positive response to the outreach by the Kosovo leadership toward you and other communities , particularly returnees , and a willingness to co @-@ operate within the framework of the Kosovo institutions , " Ahtisaari said , in an appeal to Kosovo Serbs .
Nerma Jelacic : The completion strategy of the tribunal , adopted in 2003 , which required the tribunal to speed up proceedings , has been an important catalyst for strengthening capacities of local jurisdictions .
Romania has received 11.3 billion euros so far from the IMF as part of a 20 billion @-@ euro financial aid package provided in 2009 .
He brought a message of support for Albania 's aspirations to join NATO , and made it clear that Washington backs independence as the outcome of the Kosovo status process .
" It is realistic to expect that the recognition of Kosovo independence will accelerate in the second half of the next year .
Germany urges Serbia to accept Kosovo
Our data shows that around 1,000 employees have been laid off so far .
However , director of the Kosovo Compromise project Aleksandar Mitic told SETimes that this was a step towards eventual recognition .
Microsoft Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) organised an Innovation Forum for Growth in Sarajevo on Tuesday ( March 18th ) .
Taton sustained fatal injuries after being hit by baseball bats and torches while sitting at a downtown Belgrade café with other Toulouse fans on September 17th 2009 .
I think that agreement can be reached .
JPMorgan Chase estimates that as much as 80 billion euros in Greek bonds are owned by independent investors . [ Fotolia ]
The Serbian government adopted a law September 17th on fiscal responsibility in line with commitments to its 2.9 billion @-@ euro agreement with the IMF .
NATO airstrikes continued for 78 days and " ended the systematic intentions for ethnic cleansing and genocide against citizens of Kosovo , " Sejdiu said .
Popovski was acknowledged for his work in " Candid or Optimism . "
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Merville , France - 19 / 06 / 08
Voicing support for Serbia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration bid , the final communiqué said " All NATO partnership opportunities for political consultation and practical co @-@ operation remain open " to the country .
Due to the newly implemented freedom of movement agreement , Stankovic changes his car plates each time he crosses the border in Konculj .
The French bank Societe General said it has offered to pay 43m euros for a 100 % takeover of Macedonia 's Ohrid Bank .
FRJ MediaSind , along with professional and employers ' organisations in the field , has to adapt the current rules for those working in the written press and for those in the online sector .
" From the start , the United States supported Kosovo 's right to exist as a sovereign independent state within its existing borders , " Clinton said at a press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
The aim of the initiative is to improve Turkey 's scientific image and bring high technology to the country .
Also in culture and sports news : Turkish tennis player Marsel Ilhan cracks the Top 100 of the ATP rankings , and Romania 's women 's handball team wins the GF World Cup .
The head of the ruling coalition caucus For a European Serbia , Nada Kolundzija , said that by throwing a shoe , Pop @-@ Lazic " violated most severely " parliament 's rules of procedure .
The Kosovo telecommunication authority allows mobile phone operators to start working in Kosovo .
Visa liberalisation : is an exodus in store ?
NATO 's long @-@ term involvement in Afghanistan , the possibility of taking over some operations in Iraq , and the global war on terrorism in general shed a different light on the region .
In March , Romania approached the European Commission ( EC ) and the IMF with a request for multilateral financial support to help the country ward off an economic crisis .
The pro @-@ Kurdish Democratic Society Party ( DTP ) also issued a condemnation .
The announcement of the protest was sparked by a stand @-@ by arrangement with the IMF in July , when the country agreed to cut public sector salaries and welfare allowances for disabled veterans from the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in order to receive approximately 1.2 billion euros from the Fund .
" The bulk of one family including five children was massacred during yesterday 's [ August 26th ] attack in Kandil .
Citizens of Serbia , Macedonia and Montenegro are a step closer to being able to travel to EU @-@ member countries without a visa .
They believe the proposed changes create a perception there will be no future for Croats in BiH .
" Excluding the effect of exchange rates , losses grew by 5 % , " the report added .
Islamic Comminity lawyer Esad Hrvacic told SETimes that the appeal was to be submited in Monday ( February 13th ) but wasn 't due to technical issues .
Then , even the school .
KFOR soldiers monitor a Serbian road blockade in near Mitrovica in early August . [ Reuters ]
All that is important for Serbian history , tradition and culture is located south of the Ibar .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) faces the risk of a return to violence , unless the country 's leaders stop playing on ethnic tensions , US Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday ( May 19th ) in Sarajevo , the first stop of his three @-@ day trip to the Balkans .
Also in culture and sports : Turkey 's top female weightlifter sets a new world record .
Romania extradites two charged with terrorism to United States
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 15 / 02 / 11
Julijana Zivanovic , one of Belgrade 's few female cab drivers , is also a breast cancer survivor .
Revelations made by the gang 's leader -- Ivaylo " Yozhi " Evtimov -- during interrogation reportedly led to the discovery of the remains of two criminals missing for months .
Human rights campaigners have warned that much still needs to be done to correct Turkey 's legal system , despite recent changes .
With Croatia set to hold general elections this year , polls show that the two main political parties -- the Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) and the Social Liberal Party ( SDP ) -- are in a virtual dead heat .
He said he has asked his administration to consider the full range of options to respond to the crisis .
Less than a fifth of the businesses , officials said , have yet to start the process .
The joint oil pipeline project with Russia and Greece is viewed as highly controversial by many Bulgarians and has been rejected by residents of three Black Sea municipalities , including Burgas , in referendums held last year .
" Now that the UN Secretary General 's report is published , we hope that a compromise in such a spirit will be achieved , " he added .
However , the party has failed to condemn any violent attack by the group , and has refrained from describing the group as terrorist .
Romanian Prime Minister Colin Popescu Tariceanu and his Greek counterpart , Costas Karamanlis , sealed an energy co @-@ operation pact on Thursday ( February 7th ) in Bucharest .
Stressing Belgrade 's commitment to full co @-@ operation , he said EU membership is a top priority for his government , which hopes the SAA can be signed by the end of this year .
" It appears that they are genuinely concerned that the AKP can actually take the major municipalities in the region ... which would of course mean a great loss of prestige and political weakness for DTP , " Kiniklioglu told SETimes .
The military academy has a 160 @-@ year @-@ old history -- and growing interest from candidates for admission .
The initial deadline to pass the budget framework was early January , but was prolonged over the delay in forming the central government .
One example of " Ottomania " is the annual celebration of the conquest of Istanbul in 1453 . [ Reuters ]
There are only ten Roma enrolled in post @-@ secondary education institutions in Montenegro .
The top @-@ selling magazine eventually reached the newsstands with a week 's delay and with a story on global warming instead .
" From May 2006 until the end of 2010 , funds collected for projects and activities for environmental protection and infrastructure will amount to nearly 165m euros , including the allocations at the national and local level , grants and credit arrangements .
Turkish professor Kerim Allahverdi won election to the European Academy of Sciences ( EAS ) , Anadolu news agency reported on November 21st .
For now , Kostunica has chosen to back his coalition partner from the previous parliamentary election , Velimir Ilic , who is expected to get around 8 % of the vote .
Haris Silajdzic , the Bosniak member of the tripartite presidency , compounded tensions Tuesday when he told the UN General Assembly that RS was " created by genocide " in BiH , adding that the " UN should correct the errors made during the war " and " send a clear message that the genocide will not be rewarded . "
The New Acropolis Museum in Athens has attracted more than 90,000 visitors in the first seven days after its official opening on June 20th , Greek Culture Minister Antonis Samaras said on Monday ( June 29th ) .
Vujanovic said he is confident in Serbia 's sincere efforts to achieve full co @-@ operation with The Hague war crimes tribunal by apprehending the two remaining war crimes fugitives -- Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic . ( Vecernje Novosti - 20 / 11 / 10 ; Tanjug , Beta , B92 , Emportal - 19 / 11 / 10 )
There has been one flood @-@ related fatality : a 66 @-@ year @-@ old man working on the water barriers died when a driver lost control of his vehicle and hit him .
While society generally welcomed the expansion of medical care , some doctors criticised the impending burden on the federal budget .
In late October , Slovenia blocked the opening of three new chapters in Croatia 's EU accession talks over the issue .
In late February , the group staged a situation exercise to simulate a combat situation .
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He said he did not know the name of the company that made the hire , nor what kind of construction project was involved .
Thursday 's agreement turns Beijing into " the fourth pillar of Serbia 's foreign policy , " according to President Boris Tadic .
The second week of January is called " Croatian week " or " Croatian tsunami " in the largest Italian , Austrian and Slovenian resorts because of the large number of Croatian visitors .
He notes that extreme fans are supported by extreme political forces , which is why the role of the state and political will is crucial .
Several members of the Red Berets and the Zemun clan were charged with his murder .
Arandelovac , in central Serbia , hosted a two @-@ day summit of Southeast European business leaders on Thursday ( October 6th ) and Friday in an effort to boost dialogue and co @-@ operation in the region .
By contrast , women are prevalent in education , health care , finance , labour and social policy and in segments of the judicial system .
According to the interior ministry , the suspects committed an elaborate form of fraud by forging credit cards tied to the accounts of various foreigners .
Kosovo NGOs protest " brutal violence " against citizens during Saturday 's ( January 14th ) demonstration organised by the Vetevendosje Movement . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
According to Rumen Jordanov , a Sofia @-@ based car dealer , his country 's admission into the Schengen area will boost its image , but will have almost no effect on the way he does business , nor will it translate into any special benefits for his company .
Dusanka Majkic , a member of parliament from RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik 's ruling SNSD party , said the method used by Ashton to gauge progress is the real problem .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia - 18 / 10 / 10 Photos by Nikolay Dimitrov
By Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 29 / 07 / 09
Also this week : the IMF approves a disbursement to Albania and Bulgaria sees a slowdown in industrial growth .
" LDK is united and will remain such and be consolidated , " he adds .
" Serbia will do everything to obtain EU candidate status , but not violate its constitution and the UN Security Council Resolution 1244 in the process , and we will take care of our national interests , " Borislav Stefanovic , the chief of the Belgrade negotiating team told SETimes concerning talks with Pristina .
However , according to RTK General @-@ Director Sylejman Shaqiri , broadcaster 's EUB membership may be a ways down the road .
All of this will be run in two cities , Sarajevo and Zenica , at nine festival sites .
" Lower taxes , lower labour costs , low energy prices -- these are the things that make Serbia a favourable investment destination .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 02 / 02 / 12
The interior ministry said the suspect had arms and explosives for terrorist use .
Turkey does not recognise the government of Cyprus 's Greek @-@ run south , which joined the EU in May 2004 .
From Macedonia to Beijing -- in a wheelchair
Oprea was in office for only 21 days before stepping down .
The registered jobless rate in Croatia dropped by 0.3 % to 19.3 % at the end of March , data released by the state statistical bureau showed .
However , their deportation has been an underlying issue in the country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
In all , 68 % of more than 73,000 respondents identified political parties as the most corrupt institution , including in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Greece and Serbia .
Known as " The Crying Indian , " the commercial showed a Native American Indian elder weeping as he mourned what pollution had done to a once beautiful land .
The EP Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection approved a text urging all EU member states that apply restrictions on Bulgarian workers to review their positions .
Time is no longer our ally -- there is a need for clever and brave decisions .
It 's much easier to work when you write about positive things .
Greece 's statistics chief says the numbers are on his side
Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha met in Ankara with his Turkish counterpart , Ali Babacan , to discuss regional matters , including Kosovo 's declaration of independence .
" Tomorrow morning , the battle against our city 's problems begins . "
Russia 's recent invasion of Georgia and declarations that it fears nothing , including a new Cold War , have fuelled concerns that Moscow could be planning similar actions against other former Soviet republics .
" Let 's be realistic , this is the most appropriate option for the country : to have a solid , efficient and strong government and a solid opposition also , " Berisha said .
Bildt , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , and US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg led the talks at Camp Butmir , the EUFOR headquarters on the outskirts of Sarajevo .
Also in business news : Macedonia ranks 31st in world travel destinations and Moody 's raises Turkey 's government bond rating .
These will be sent to another country for analysis .
Priests , for example , were unable to drive legally after celebrating Mass .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 08 / 04 / 10
Also in science : Turkish scientists discover six mastodon fossils , and Romanian scientist is honoured in U.S.
The country , which joined the EU along with Romania in January 2007 , is now the 28th freest economy among the 41 European nations and its overall score is slightly above the world average , according to the report .
More than 50 individual farmers , co @-@ operatives and associations of fruit producers took the opportunity to discuss their concerns , ask questions and offer suggestions to the ministry 's leadership within the framework of the travelling office .
" [ The agreements ] are very important for the people of the Western Balkans and help to improve people @-@ to @-@ people contacts between the citizens of the EU and the region .
NATO means peace in the Balkans , he insists .
The country must reassess its strategy and immediately address operational deficiencies , Brammertz reportedly notes .
Other female candidates have dropped out of the race .
Unlike large economies -- like the United States or the EU countries -- Serbia cannot pump billions into financial or production sectors .
" Opa " garnered almost 30 % of the online vote , half of the tele @-@ vote and swayed the five @-@ member jury .
Kosovo establishes committee to avoid global economic crisis
While members of both his faction and the core SRS group abstained in the vote on the SAA , they did support a key energy co @-@ operation deal with Russia , which passed on Tuesday by a vote of 214 @-@ 22 .
The first 12m euros will be used for the education sector , while the rest will go towards supervision of banking and finance .
Almost 40,000 people in the former Serbian province -- whose population totals around 2 million -- have no regular income and require government assistance .
In the energy sector , through the year 2016 , the government plans to spend 3.85 billion euros .
These tactics may clarify unusual figures for the building of one stage in the southern part , where a Greek company bid half what a Serbian consortium bid , and one third lower than the minimum price estimated by the state , according to documentation .
Diplomatic Diary : Bulgaria honours EU 's Ferrero @-@ Waldner
But use at present is only a sixth of the country 's annual energy consumption .
The parties manage to avoid disclosing their financial sources .
Serbia will continue to invest efforts into keeping Kosovo , in the political and territorial sense .
Computers , mobile phones and SIM cards were among the items confiscated .
By Jonilda Koçi for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 25 / 04 / 07
Dren Zeka , Tahiri 's chief political adviser , elaborates : " When asked to prove who an individual is , ID and the entry / exit proof letter are shown together .
However , he said that Belgrade was ready for a compromise regarding talks on Pristina 's regional representation , but pointed out that Pristina had " maximalist demands . " Talks are scheduled for February 21st in Brussels .
Even with Turkey as an inspiration , the West is likely to be nervous about the possibility of groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood coming to power .
To date , through the efforts of Cinelink , 12 films have been made -- two of which will appear in this year 's Competition Programme .
Croatian authorities suggested earlier that they would like to try Jocic in Zagreb .
The event was organised by the Centre for New Initiatives in Arts and Culture " Lokomotiva " and featured three dance productions choreographed by Iskra Sukarova .
So I told people that if you 're interested in avoiding World War III , it seems like you ought to be interested in preventing them from having the knowledge necessary to make a nuclear weapon , " he told reporters in Washington .
Vodafone Romania and Radiocom built the two centres .
The country 's banks currently hold about 3.2 billion euros in savings accounts .
Expressing their full support for Lajcak , the EU member states ' top diplomats urged politicians in BiH to " fully respect and quickly implement " the measures the High Representative put forward
Two of them received suspended sentences , while the rest were handed jail terms of up to ten months .
Romanians went to the polls Sunday ( November 25th ) to elect their representatives to the European Parliament ( EP ) in Strasbourg .
US concerned over conflicting messages from Serbia regarding Kosovo
The acting chief of the BiH Joint Chiefs of Staff , General Miladin Milojcic , said this record attests to high @-@ quality training and careful preparations for each rotation .
It quoted the country 's National Energy Regulatory Authority ( ANRE ) as justifying the markup by the increase in gas acquisition prices between January and August .
The majority of these children lack IDs or health insurance , and because of past run @-@ ins with the law shy away from social protection institutions and juvenile delinquent facilities .
Some entries were from prominent global companies .
Kostunica , however , re @-@ iterated his opposition , saying the pact undercuts Serbia 's interests .
Dragisa Rakic , owner of a small restaurant in Brezovica , said that lots of snow means lots of tourists in Brezovica , but it has not happened this year .
Christou led a Fund mission that stayed in the country for two weeks for the fourth review of the 1.2 billion @-@ euro stand @-@ by arrangement .
In his inaugural address , Komsic urged the EU and the United States to continue helping his country towards becoming a well @-@ functioning state with strong institutions .
" My 31 @-@ year @-@ old son was planning to move out of the village but he decided to stay because of the windmill , " claims Cicek .
Jeremic said his side is prepared to make a new concession , but cautioned that this would still fall under Serbia 's proposal for broad autonomy instead of independence .
ICTY chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz speaks at a press conference Monday ( October 18th ) in Sarajevo . [ Reuters ]
However , the stability of the government is in question , as the minority Albanian party within the ruling coalition is expected to demand early elections .
Krstevski said the commission should have determined the final result , but was prevented from functioning .
Britain is one of the staunchest supporters of Turkey 's long @-@ sought EU membership .
The expedition -- composed of Djordje Vujicic , Marko Blecic and Dragutin Vujovic from the town of Niksic , as well as Dragan Celikovic from the Serbian town of Kragujevac -- climbed the highest peak on the planet Sunday ( May 23rd ) .
Deputy Sofia Mayor on education policies Yordanka Fandakova is expected to head the education ministry .
Though experts say the technology exists to build eco @-@ friendly plants , the government has put few restraints on the private developers carrying out the projects .
The US @-@ Adriatic Charter is an association of countries from the Adriatic region that are working together to boost their attempts to join NATO .
" Bulgaria welcomes the Cypriot @-@ owned ongoing negotiations under the ... mission of the UN Secretary @-@ General , " the document added , expressing hope for a durable , just , viable and mutually acceptable settlement to the issue .
Greece 's credit rating has been downgraded by international financial firms and has suffered a widening spread in bond market lending rates -- all on the heels of an officially announced 12.7 % budget deficit for 2009 .
As a whole , the eurozone registered sluggish economic growth of 0.2 % in the period on a quarterly basis , mostly due to the stable performance of France and Germany .
Though Serbia is far from formal membership in NATO , heated debate on the issue is under way in the country .
Barring any surprises Sunday , the centre @-@ left coalition will rule the country for the second time since independence .
Based on the EC 's three latest annual assessments , it applies to the start of accession talks with the European Union , as well .
By law , at least half of the country 's eligible voters of some 6.4 million must participate in the first round of the presidential poll for the person who has garnered more than 50 % of voter support to win outright victory .
The other major recipient of the EU funds will be the agricultural sector .
Mesic says he is enjoying his retirement but continues to actively follow the situation in the region - especially diplomatic relations and efforts by countries in the region to move beyond the conflict and trauma of the 1990s .
He confirms that five houses for the displaced and returning RAE families from Montenegro were built last year , and ten houses will be built this year for the displaced RAE community .
The volume totals 867 pages , even though it only includes those killed in besieged Sarajevo .
Clashes in stadiums are hardly uncommon .
Macedonia is expected to experience record economic growth in 2008 .
Macedonian Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska said the countries " want to send a clear message that the two states are co @-@ operating in that field and are working on preventing the appearance of false asylum seekers . "
Beaches , glorious mountain views and a rich variety of historical sites continue to draw summer visitors to Greece , Turkey , Croatia , Romania and Bulgaria .
During a press conference this week , Steven Schook said he is under investigation for inappropriately close ties with Kosovo officials -- including UN war crimes indictee Ramush Haradinaj -- and other alleged misconduct .
Belgrade media reports are already predicting that Ceca will secure a plea bargain under which she will hand over a portion of the disputed funds and serve a brief stint in jail .
Belgrade , Pristina fail to reach dialogue agreement
Four Bulgarians have been arrested for promoting radical Islam via the internet .
About 70 % of Macedonians have mobile phones , while 75 % have a fixed @-@ line connection , A1 TV said on December 28th citing data by the national statistics office .
" Those will be the main political conditions for Belgrade .
" Both sides need each other , " he noted .
The idea that Islam is equal with fundamentalism is of course a very simplistic and perverted idea . "
Their citizens will be able to travel visa @-@ free to the United States as of November 17th .
Serbia faces the risk of being left without both Kosovo and the EU , because Brussels is setting conditions that are not easy to meet , he added .
At the same time , we think our intention to process cases of attacks on journalists and media assets is more than obvious .
That means Croatia and Bulgaria should be the first two countries to be roused by the " anticorruption revolution . " Such a campaign has a stronger chance of winning in these countries .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times -- 14 / 11 / 11
What caused your decline on the list and the weaker results near the end of the season ?
NATO does not have a direct role in the process , which the UN is monitoring .
Under its new initiative , Ankara will share dossiers , including evidence to EU @-@ member states , in hopes European states will take stronger action to end terrorist financing .
( Various sources 11 / 11 / 08 @-@ 18 / 11 / 08 )
" Bulgaria supports a solution based on international law and the UN Security Council resolutions .
" There is no more visible way to promote reforms and European values than visa liberalisation , " Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic said . [ EU ]
Nader Habibi , Middle East economy analyst at Brandeis University 's Crown Center , also believes politically motivated attacks on Turkey @-@ Iran pipelines are likely to occur in the future , as both countries face Kurdish separatist movements .
In Greece , a country recently rated by Credit Suisse as the riskiest in the world for investors , there 's treasure to be found , even if you 're not a mining company like Canada 's Eldorado , whose Greek subsidiary , Thracean Gold Mining , has been awarded a license for exploration .
Disagreements over partners , suppliers and funding have raised the pipeline 's estimated cost from the original 4.5 billion euros to nearly 10 billion euros .
" Once again I want to say to the Serbs that we think their place is in Europe , among us in the EU , if they can put the nationalist past behind and collaborate completely with a Europe which wants to have Serbia with it . "
Bulgaria chose World Bank Vice @-@ President Kristalina Georgieva as its new EU commissioner candidate on Tuesday ( January 19th ) after original nominee , Rumiana Jeleva , announced she was stepping aside .
" We didn 't pursue it properly , " Rassas agrees .
A last @-@ minute coalition deal has ended six months of political limbo in Serbia , clearing the way for a new government .
" We are at the pavement where they tried to clean his blood with soap , " Dink 's widow , Rakel , said at the ceremony , reportedly attended by 10,000 people .
SETimes : Can you elaborate on the name of your new film , " Wasted Youth " ?
A special unit to deal with the problem will be established within the ministry soon .
The German Liaison Office in Pristina and the German KFW promotional bank presented their fifth Water Supply and Sanitation programme for Kosovo on Wednesday ( September 12th ) .
" They made no charges against me . "
We can walk freely in the town , but we don 't have a workplace , " said one Serb man , who asked not to be identified .
Some of the typical diplomatic tricks employed to secure the attendance of both countries in such forums in recent years have been to conduct them without the display of national flags or the titles of officials participating in them .
Speaking to reporters after talks in Riga with his Latvian counterpart , Gundar Daudze , Bebic noted that Latvia was one of the first countries to ratify the protocol on Croatia 's accession to NATO .
Any prosecutor that [ feels ] in danger has the right to protection .
The previous hike was in January 2010 .
" Hadzic 's arrest is also the end of conditioning Belgrade with co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal .
Zachopoulos had control over allocating large amounts of EU and domestic funds , and was the administration 's point man in the campaign to win back the Elgin Marbles .
It is an assessment of our progress at the given moment in certain reform processes we are carrying out ; it will be a time by which certain laws are adopted and when the Commission will assess the implementation of certain laws .
He is one of the few being prosecuted for the crime that is commonplace in Greek society , from auto mechanics to street vendors to professionals .
" This is to the benefit of all the citizens of Kosovo , without ethnic distinction .
Ahtisaari : Kosovo status decision could be delayed
He has since been joined by another candidate , Costas Skandalidis .
Women in the rural areas are less employed .
" In fact , for a long time people were uncomfortable hearing that their past was discredited .
As the government copes with the recession , many Serbs are losing patience with tight living conditions .
Health care sector reforms include training for medical staff . [ File ]
Former President Ion Iliescu , who held important positions within the Romanian Communist Party ( PCR ) until 1984 , harshly criticised the new law , which he labeled " a diversion " by the current leadership .
" The appearance of such individuals does not send a good message for Kosovo , " Prime Minister Agim Ceku said . [ Getty Images ]
" The policy of the EU 's enlargement must not be interrupted at any price , " Serbian President Boris Tadic told a conference of regional leaders in Sarajevo , ahead of a summit Wednesday ( June 2nd ) . [ AFP ]
" If we don 't get at least 40 % , I 'll resign , " he said .
The first of six matches between the national teams ended in a goal @-@ less draw in Zagreb on September 7th , while the AEK @-@ Hajduk game started Group G of the Europa League last Thursday ( September 16th ) in which AEK won 3 @-@ 1 .
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The Greek plan would cut the minimum wage by 22 % to 32 % , lay off 15,000 workers this year , and let employers eventually set salaries -- a bitterly @-@ disputed negotiation that officials said was made to spare more cuts to pensions .
Most end up on the waste site as garbage bags .
" We know this is a difficult process that in the first phase may cause problems , but implementation of this system is for the citizens and their safety when they buy and consume food , " Health Minister Bujar Osmani said .
Construction of the gas network in Macedonia is expected to cost 300m euros , and the agreement stipulates the 60m euros owed to Macedonia will be applied to that project , while Macedonia will invest about 14m euros .
A total of 11 candidates have submitted letters of intent for a fourth mobile phone licence , the Bulgarian telecom regulator announced on Wednesday ( May 21st ) .
" Google should obey the rules of Turkey , " Transport and Communications Minister Binali Yildirim said last week .
Rouvas , whose recording career dates back to 1991 , epitomises the stars who have represented Greece in recent years .
On December 25th , voters in Transnistria elected their second president .
During it , Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stressed his country would work to improve the organisation 's role , visibility and efficiency , both in Europe and worldwide .
A local daily , Koha Ditore , said the mediator had " failed to convince authorities to get involved in a process that would lead to a solution to the problem of control at the customs gates " in the north .
Such nonsense !
This is one of our obligations .
Milososki and Konjanovski reassured de Hoop Scheffer that the lawsuit would in no way affect negotiations on the name issue .
However , these filmmakers have no use for the current system of public financing of film projects .
The controversial Croatian politician and general fled to neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina to avoid serving a ten @-@ year prison sentence .
The EU is largely dependent on Russia for energy and natural gas -- a trend member states are trying to change .
The raise -- the first in 15 years -- was welcomed , especially in light of rising prices for basic necessities .
A total of 14 countries participated in the event which was co @-@ organised by the Athens National Observatory and the Group on Earth Observations .
Although no official figure exists , Elghandour estimates there are close to one million Muslims in Greece , mostly from Asia , the Middle East and Africa .
He responded by saying , sardonically , that the anonymous posters must be geniuses , and then proceeded to mispronounce YouTube 's name .
The court 's ruling -- handed down during the middle of the school year and over the Easter holiday -- ran into bitter opposition from the Macedonian Orthodox Church and the Islamic Community , which have promised to appeal .
" We will do our best to initial the SAA in the next few months ... achieving the status of a candidate country is the target for next year . "
Ultranationalist Tomislav Nikolic and pro @-@ European incumbent Boris Tadic will face off in the second round of Serbian presidential elections on February 3rd .
The rest of the Becirovic family , however , is still missing .
Michelin CEO Michel Rollier signed the agreement with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic . [ Getty Images ]
About a month later , he was placed with a foster family in Sofia and enrolled at one of the arts ' schools there .
That is true today , for us ; this is true for Serbia , " said Jusufspahic .
The Baladeur bondoc had claws to kill its prey . [ AFP ]
AAK chairman and former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said on Sunday ( February 8th ) he would be able to integrate the divided town of Mitrovica within three months of taking power .
Greece reiterates support for Belgrade 's EU bid
Also in diplomatic news : Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski wraps up a visit to Australia .
Episodes such as the unofficial truce at Christmas 1914 , when British and German soldiers put aside their enmity briefly to play soccer in " no man 's land " on the battlefields of Flanders are believed to have made Rimet see the game as capable of uniting people .
Siding with Serbia , Russian representative Kirill Gevorgian denied that the people of Kosovo have ever been " recognised as a self @-@ determination unit . "
While Brussels remains in standby mode , competition gets tougher every month on the Southeast European oil transport market .
The opposition has dismissed the HDZ convention as a political show .
Their results show that , too .
However , this does not mean that we will give up our close ties to Belgrade .
Additional objectives call for full implementation of the Brcko District constitutional amendment and for fiscal sustainability through proper functioning of the national taxation and fiscal bodies .
Romanian archaeologists made the discovery in the Dacian area . [ Getty Images ]
" The overall ceiling of the EFSF / ESM of 500 billion euros will be reviewed in March 2012 , " the statement said .
Macedonia is offering concessions to build seven segments of tollway , mainly towards neighbouring countries .
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Local Government Administration Slobodan Petrovic said on Saturday ( March 19th ) that along with the international community , the government is trying to provide better living conditions for those in the north and in Kosovo as a whole .
Turkey 's current prison population tops 124,000 , the highest in recent years , according to Justice Ministry data .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 11 / 06 / 08
Montenegro 's Foreign Minister , Milan Rocen , wraps up a two @-@ day official visit to Moscow starting on Tuesday ( March 27th ) .
The visa issue will be treated in this context , " she said .
Following that , technical procedures to assign a country code can begin .
He wraps up his tour of the region after his visit to Pristina on Tuesday ( July 6th ) , when he is scheduled to meet with President Fatmir Sejdiu .
Silajdzic cited the detention of Ejup Ganic , a former president of BiH 's Muslim @-@ Croat entity , the Federation of BiH , in London last month on a Serbian warrant .
The statement came after the country 's citizens passed a referendum on Sunday to join the EU .
UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier will be involved in the talks . [ UNMIK ]
During talks with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu in Pristina , Lehne also stressed the importance of implementing the internationally set standards for Kosovo .
The musical composer and attorney turned politician -- elected in January -- has 5,000 online " friends " who regularly comment on his public and private endeavors .
She is Marietta of exceptional character .
Everything stopped at noon , and all the hosts came out on the street to dance and celebrate football .
The reason is that committee members from Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia , along with the Radicals and Socialists , have stayed away .
Serbian carmaker Zastava will assemble Opel Astras starting in 2008 , under a deal with General Motors .
We knew that if we found a harbour it would represent a rare example of a meeting point in this impenetrable landscape , " Prusac told ScienceDaily .
According to the recently announced census results , Montenegrins and Serbs are most numerous , comprising 44.98 % and 28.73 % of the total population , respectively .
The current holder , Belgium , is led by a caretaker government and can 't get too involved in the Macedonian question .
French KFOR soldiers patrol near the northern town of Mitrovica .
" The NATO secretary @-@ general and the ambassadors welcomed the progress made so far and encouraged the ministers to continue to work in certain areas , " said James Appathurai , a spokesman for de Hoop Scheffer .
Retired teacher Rexhep Gashi from Pristina acknowledges that teachers at times overstep boundaries to assert power over the pupils .
Our liaison officer in Belgrade , working alongside the EU high representative , is also involved in those issues .
With a new strategy we aim to speed up the investment 's rhythm for the period 2007 @-@ 2008 , " Bode said .
It was more than nine years before the investigator recommended that he be brought for trial .
" Without effective separating networks of energy production from energy transport and distribution we will not achieve the competition required , " Barroso said .
Turkey 's foreign minister meets with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session .
Economist reporter Tim Judah . [ Muhamet Brajshori / SETimes ]
Otherwise , the 27 @-@ nation EU might start losing interest , Basescu said following talks with visiting Moldovan Parliament Speaker and Interim President Marian Lupu .
The Greek economy is expected to shrink 5 % this year and 2 % in the next , while the Portuguese will contract by 2.2 % in 2011 and 1.8 % in 2012 .
The Serbian delegation to the talks is led by Interior Minister Dragan Jocic and the head of the government 's office for EU accession , Tanja Miscevic .
The remaining three , including one citizen each of Albania , Serbia and Slovenia , and two of the Croats were detained in the Spanish port of Valencia earlier in May while allegedly trying to bring ashore 368kg of cocaine that had arrived on a container ship from Brazil .
" What [ Gaddafi ] did to us was an act of terrorism on his part , " Vulcheva said on Friday , adding that she is trying to be sensible about the things that happened to her and does not allow memories of those events to torment her .
Areas of mutual interest include electrical and mechanical equipment production , shipbuilding , energy , environmental technologies , telecommunications , real estate and tourism .
They called on Belgrade to relax its Kosovo policy .
However , neither Serbian President Boris Tadic nor Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic commented to the media after the meeting , and subsequent weeks have seen a flurry of objections .
Greece opened its first biogas plant in Kavala on October 4th .
The deal was inked during a conference in Belgrade dubbed " Southeast Europe -- a Region with Favourable Business Environment . "
GDP is up by 8.3 % compared to the same period in 2005 , exceeding expectations , and economic growth during the first nine months of the year rose to 7.8 % .
On a warm Saturday morning , we set off on our trip to Veliko Tarnovo , which is about 220km northeast of Sofia .
Two ships carrying 3,000 Turks arrived at the Aegean port of Marmaris early on Thursday ( February 24th ) .
At the 37th annual International Exhibition of Inventions held in Geneva from April 1st to 5th , a Bucharest company won the fair 's Grand Prix by a unanimous vote of the 82 @-@ member jury .
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These monuments , inspired by Byzantine architecture , were built largely by the Western masters , featuring frescoes of impressive beauty with scenes from the Gospels , as well as selected portraits of Serb rulers of the time .
Ljubomir Tasic and Kristina Milic helped carry the Universiade torch at the opening ceremony .
Questioned on what will happen if the countries that have contingents in Kosovo will not remove the rubber bullets from their police armament , Monk said that " It may be an issue for their country , whether they remove them , but I have the authority to ban their use or their carriage .
We promote the independence of the judiciary and consider everyone innocent until proven guilty . "
The price for investigative journalism here is too high .
The trial of three retired generals who are accused of crimes committed during the war in Croatia in 1995 , opens on Tuesday ( March 11th ) .
By privatising 40 % of Telekom Srbija , the government is releasing its majority hold on one of Serbia 's most profitable state @-@ owned companies .
There may also be a positive consequence .
Speaking on Finnish television , he said in the case of a veto by Moscow. a solution to Kosovo 's status could be found outside the UN - with backing from the EU and the United States .
And that comes from their home education , " she told SETimes .
The $ 1.1 trillion package will include providing $ 500 billion to the IMF -- tripling its resources to $ 750 billion -- and giving it another $ 250 billion to issue additional Special Drawing Rights for its member countries .
Science and Technology : Bulgaria , Austria and Romania sign memorandum on scientific co @-@ operation
Public auctions are held to sell property in and outside Kosovo 's territory , according to the agency .
The EU signed the SAA with BiH in June after the country 's feuding politicians reached an agreement on some outstanding issues to avoid falling off the train to Europe .
Japan 's Akemi Ozaki won the women 's side with a time of 2 : 39 : 56 , followed by Ethiopia 's Degefa Bruktayit Eshetu ( 2 : 40 : 32 ) .
The decision to begin discussions on the food safety and veterinary health policy area brought the total number of opened chapters to 13 , with only one of all 35 provisionally closed so far .
Tsardanidis said a critical overlooked factor is getting small- and @-@ medium sized businesses going again , as some 111,000 have shuttered during the crisis .
" When it comes to the retrial , after the [ court ] decision has been made , he should continue the procedure , without any fear , as he knows he is innocent .
Fatos Nano says he is the candidate best poised to overcome political deadlocks and build a consensus .
A probe into activities of a special ops unit could shed new light on the Djindjic assassination .
And we did it , " he says .
According to the US State Department , TAK is responsible for multiple terrorist attacks in Turkey , resulting in several deaths
The two parties also agreed to take steps to strengthen defence and military relations .
Later that month , the Yugoslav Army and internal security police conducted a joint military action near Podujevo , in northern Kosovo .
METE prefers " constructive dialogue " and strict implementation of the laws , the ministry said .
We have a great audience , more than 1,700 subscribers .
Microsoft Croatia and the Association for Promotion of IT Education will organise free computer training courses for the unemployed in five Croatian counties in July .
Dimitrov confirmed no name proposals were being floated .
" They know they should be more understanding and listen to their parents .
The company 's Samand brand will be distributed to Europe .
In response to the freezing of the stand @-@ by deal , the government announced that it was hammering out a monitoring arrangement with the IMF .
About 250,000 guests from Macedonia , Greece , Bulgaria and Serbia visited Prilep for the festival .
The Bulgarian National Bank hiked the country 's interest rate to 4.68 % on Tuesday ( January 1st ) , up from 4.58 % in December .
One of the recent , very important , things that has happened is the [ establishment ] of a government council against violence in sports led by the Serbian prime minister and comprising representatives of the judiciary , sports associations and journalists .
The centre -- funded by KFOR and USAID -- cost around 147,000 euros to build in the village of Partesh , which is a Serb enclave and a pilot municipality .
I would say that we are addressing these issues with maturity , " Jeremic said in October .
The population in Serbia could decrease by 1.4 million , a study shows .
" Only after the necessary clarifications and corrections can this document become the basis for reaching a solution , " Bakoyannis told the Greek parliament 's defence and foreign affairs committee .
However last week , Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic denied claims that the budget would be in trouble without the telecom sale , saying that this inflow had not been planned for this year 's budget .
Macedonia 's opposition leader Branko Crvenkovski promises change amid widespread skepticism .
However , full co @-@ operation with the UN war crimes tribunal remains a condition for its actual signing .
Bosnia and Herzegovina has said it is starting talks on the same issue .
I bet that there is not a single worker in Croatia who does not think that he will live worse this year than the last .
She mainly uses it to weave traditional costumes .
The World Bank allocates 15m euros to boost Macedonia 's agriculture . [ Getty Images ]
The international theatre festival Young Open Theatre will take place in Skopje , Macedonia , between September 21st and September 29th .
Local businesses , though , say little has been done to implement CEFTA within Kosovo .
The protesters , numbering a few hundred at each event , have received media attention .
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Under the deal , a joint fund of 1m euros will be established to further expand exchanges in environmental science , oceanography , biotechnology , pharmacology , nanotechnology and shipbuilding .
But the report also noted significant progress in meeting political criteria .
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It lasted for about 90 days , and as soon as the reciprocity measures were removed , imports went lower and we returned to the market we used to have before the reciprocity [ measures ] were applied , " Shala told SETimes .
Last year 's Macedonian contestants -- the trio of Tamara Todevska , Rade Vrcakovski and Adrian Gadza -- failed to reach the finals .
Co @-@ operation has been very good with EULEX .
He replaces Lulzim Basha , who stepped down to run for mayor of Tirana in next month 's local elections . ( Ora News , Top News , Shekulli , Balkan Web - 25 / 04 / 11 )
" I believe Vetevendosje is on a good way to put continuous pressure on [ the government ] to have the reciprocity measures implemented , considering at the same time the health and the lives of the protesters , " Belul Beqaj , Kosovo analyst and university professor told SETimes , adding " This is part of the maturity of the leadership of Vetevendosje . "
About 19 % were adamantly against any form of co @-@ operation .
There is no doubt about that , " European Commission 's official responsible for BiH , Dirk Lange , was quoted as saying in a report by Belgrade @-@ based B92 .
( Balkans.com - 14 / 01 / 11 ; AFP , Sofia Echo , ACT Media , Infotag , Serbian Government - 13 / 01 / 11 ; Reuters , DPA , MIA , The Heritage Foundation - 12 / 01 / 11 )
In a statement , the Fund welcomed the maintenance of Albania 's strong macroeconomic performance , low inflation and stable economic growth .
Romanian hackers pose increasing international threat
Creating larger entities , regions , can lead to a systemic approach and help identify those priorities that can be financed through EU funds .
" Belgrade is the capital of European Serbia , " he said .
The privatization of Serbian companies after the collapse of Slobodan Milosevic 's regime in 2000 occurred amid numerous complaints about illegal activities , workers ' protests , and court cases .
The Sofia @-@ based daily Dnevnik quotes the document as calling on Sofia to show tangible results in the fight against organised crime and corruption , and to ensure maximum transparency in the process of privatization , in the appointments of officials in public administration and in the judiciary .
Kosovo has the highest unemployment rate in Europe , the UN Development Agency said during an International Labour Organisation summit .
It 's united us together .
Serbian President Boris Tadic said on Friday ( December 26th ) that Belgrade will closely monitor the work of the EU 's EULEX mission in Kosovo to make sure it carries out its mandate properly .
Ljubljana 's next steps , Pahor added , would depend on Rehn 's response , but there was no way it could be forced to stop blocking Zagreb 's talks with Brussels , should the agreement fail .
Also in science news : the European HIV / AIDS Academy opens in Bucharest , and the US Embassy in Turkey launches a website .
More than 20,000 film buffs enjoyed this year 's festival .
About half of Serbian scientists are women , Djelic said , noting this is one of the highest rates in Europe and the world .
Agreements signed between Athens and Washington at the weekend move Greece closer to the US Visa Waiver Programme .
The Greek Olympic team will be the largest one ever to go abroad , with 156 athletes -- compared to the 139 in Sydney -- participating in 23 events .
" There cannot be any compromise on safety , " EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said on Monday .
" It is obvious that actions by NGOs should be unhindered and extend beyond borders ; any opinion vis @-@ a @-@ vis their legality should be determined by international bodies and not by any state unilaterally , " a party spokesperson said .
The group -- which numbers between 2,000 and 5,000 according to sources -- is calling for Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor 's government to step down .
One party that did meet its campaign pledge was G17 Plus .
" We would visit each other 's houses and show interest in respective religious symbols of the other .
Telemedicine connects primary care physicians , providers , specialists and patients . [ EU ]
Rama and his party charge that the previous general election , in June 2009 , was tainted by corruption and vote @-@ rigging .
Cypriot shooter Andri Eleftheriou won the gold medal in the women 's shotgun skeet at the International Sport Shooting Federation 's World Cup Final in Minsk , Belarus .
" Kosovo and Serbia are now in the most difficult conflict since last summer , and both sides are keen to take hard stances to enforce their language towards the developments , " Miftari said .
The session focused on organising face to face negotiations between the Belgrade and Pristina , which will take place in New York on September 28th .
We expect of them is to return to their bases and to continue with activities which are consistent with their mandate and not to attack on Serbs and not to threaten their safety , " Mitrovica Mayor Kristomir Pantic told SETimes .
The Alliance works to confront a dangerous security challenge .
" However , if some of the current ruling parties wish to co @-@ operate with us , they will have to change radically , " he added .
" Months ago , Jarinje and Brnjak were declared Special Military Areas , where KFOR has the right to shoot if they are being threatened or attacked . "
Austrian diplomat Werner Almhofer is the new head of the OSCE mission in Kosovo , succeeding Switzerland 's Tim Guldimann . Almhofer , 48 , has been Austria 's ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2005 .
Davutoglu told reporters that the two also discussed the situation in the Middle East in view of Turkey 's active diplomatic efforts in the region , as well as the political stalemate in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the ongoing dialogue between Belgrade and Sarajevo .
" The Milosevic regime repressed women and society rose to protect them , [ limiting ] the number of family violence cases before the war , " she added .
The church 's plan is in response to a recent government warning that the country may face an electricity shortage due to insufficient sources .
The main problem , Macedonian police say , is that victims are rarely willing to testify against pimps .
Official studies of the population of Turkey estimate the number of non @-@ Muslim citizens to be less than .02 % .
However , the push comes just 12 months after Turkey signed its first nuclear reactor tender with Russia , prompting some to question Turkey 's nuclear intentions .
Karadzic arrested in Belgrade after 13 @-@ year manhunt
Turks attend Friday prayers during Ramadan in Ankara . [ Getty Images ]
Serbian President Boris Tadic and BiH Presidency Chairman Haris Silajdzic 's meeting in Istanbul yielded a joint declaration underlining " a joint vision for the future . "
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev kicked off a day @-@ long visit to Serbia on Tuesday ( October 20th ) .
Under the constitution , there are no time limits to the general prosecutor 's mandate , and the current holder of the office , Theodhori Sollaku , has proved controversial .
The defendant said he might be ready for trial in May or June of next year , but the tribunal dismissed that claim , and announced the trial would start even without the presence of the defendant .
Also , that will mean opening an opportunity for Macedonian exports to conquer markets in Europe and in other countries , " he told SETimes .
I think that we will feel that way when we enter [ the EU ] , " Tripunovic added .
Five paintings later , he received basic dental care .
Plans to build thermal power plants in Iran and Turkey were announced .
The event is the biggest contest for traditional songs and dances in Serbia .
But at this moment I can only say she left too soon and I am sorry about that , " Democratic Party of Serbia official Milos Aligrudic told SETimes .
Yet there is a strong tradition that links capitalism to ethical behavior , seeing the latter both as a check on excesses and as necessity for achieving success in the marketplace .
The Cypriot government decided last week to privatise the country 's stock exchange .
" Theoretically , it is not too late for truth , even if the truth is partial , " historian Marius Oprea , president of the Association for the Memory of Communism Victims and former head of IICMER , told SETimes .
Later , Bakoyannis will address the UN Security Council on the priorities of the current Greek presidency of the OSCE .
Some were less patriotically inclined and bet Serbia would lose to Germany last month , only to be surprised by the outcome .
At that time , two well @-@ known doctors were arrested , including Lutfi Dervishi .
That followed Monday 's meeting between Downer and newly @-@ elected Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu .
The KM Guitar Quartet opened the event under the lead of legendary Mitrovica jazz guitarist Petar Rakic .
Parents in Macedonia can electronically monitor their child 's progress . [ Getty Images ]
" The government is fully committed to fight against any crime and to create a peaceful environment . "
Remove the saci , add a second layer of the mixture , and grease it with butter or oil and a special dairy product called maza .
Music and dance lovers are gearing up for the opening of the third annual Refresh Festival on Thursday ( July 30th ) in the ancient city of Kotor .
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Bakoyannis , current president of the OSCE , noted the organisation will monitor the implementation of Albania 's new , much @-@ criticised lustration law .
Another Romanian gymnast , Sandra Raluca Izbasa , won a silver medal in the Women 's Beam event and a bronze in the Women 's Individual All @-@ Around event .
Otherwise the recession will continue and unemployment will not ease , " he said .
" Islam is the power of faith of the Turks and those who attack it must know that we have conquered this place by calling out the name of God , " he told SETimes .
Albanian President Bamir Topi ( right ) bestows the Order of the Nation 's Honour upon US actor James Belushi in Tirana on Tuesday ( November 11th ) . [ Gent Shkullaku ]
Tarculovski 's lawyer , Antonio Apostolski , said the prosecution did not prove that his client participated in a conspiracy .
According to a Eurostat report issued this summer , Romania was second to last in the 2010 ranking of standard of living , ahead only of Bulgaria .
" The main goal of the credit registry will be to help execute sound credit transactions by making available all necessary information that the 18 banks in the system have related to consumers ' credit , " Bank of Albania Governor Ardian Fullani said at a press conference announcing the initiative last year .
The summer tourist season across the region did not deliver the hoped @-@ for upturn , but positive trends were seen in some countries .
The government is also negotiating with investors the long @-@ delayed debt write @-@ down , a Private Sector Involvement ( PSI ) that Spirtounias said companies want to see for before taking a leap .
" This has considerable implications for the costs of health care , " the two institutions warned .
Kosovo troika meets with Belgrade , Pristina representatives
The head of Seselj 's legal team , Zoran Krasic , told supporters that Seselj 's prosecution is an " unequal fight and a violation of human rights . "
FIAT plans to move the production of two of its models to Serbia , due to tension with labour unions in Italy , CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Wednesday ( July 28th ) .
Completing the roster are members of European teams , such as Italy 's Campionato and Germany 's Bundesliga .
The EU has granted 1.3m euros to promote employment in Macedonia .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki and Interior Minister Gordana Jankulvoska attended the start of the talks .
" We [ police ] catch them and they set them free , " he used to say .
He pledged continued OSCE support for the decentralisation process .
In comments to the media after the ruling , Serbian President Boris Tadic appeared to suggest that new options could be put on the table .
" The people of Serbia deserve a better life and an economic prospect that is possible only within the EU , " President Boris Tadic said . [ Getty Images ]
" Today , we didn 't find a solution , and we agreed to continue with our discussions , " Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic said after the meeting .
In Romania , too , a series of business scandals -- linked with privatization deals and the regulation of markets -- have captured the attention of the Romanian public .
The main requirements are to improve the safety of passports and other identification documents , strengthen co @-@ operation with neighbours in security and judicial affairs , increase security at border points and intensify the fight against corruption , organised crime and illegal migration .
" The most obvious side effect of Turkey 's credit boom has been the rapid widening of its current account deficit to a multi @-@ year high of 10 % of GDP in 2011 [ a deterioration also instigated by higher oil prices ] . "
According to Zoran Bunusevac , a representative of the Union of Employers of Serbia , employers invest considerably in the safety of their workers , but get little support from the state .
The interior ministry had said in a news release that it would exercise its duty in accordance with its mandate to prevent any blockade .
This is generally attributed to an increase in men from rural Macedonia marrying women from Albania proper who are willing to live in villages .
His original conviction was overturned this month on appeal .
Unlike other former communist countries in Europe , Croatia and the Yugoslav republics did not see a peaceful political and economic transition to democracy with the fall of the Berlin Wall .
" Moldova has not had a president for so long .
The owner and director of an IT high school in Novi Sad , 32 @-@ year @-@ old Nebojsa Jovanovic will be one of the first space tourists that will fly from the United States in 2012 , organised by the British company Virgin Galactic .
The amendments would strengthen basic freedoms and democratic rights -- for example , making it difficult for the Supreme Court to ban political parties .
Young talents gathered in Pristina on Monday ( March 23rd ) for the sixth International Festival of Young Musicians ( DAM ) .
More than 150 poets participated in the international competition .
The legislation falls under the programme launched by the Albanian armed forces -- with the help of the US Department of Defence -- to technologically upgrade and fully professionalise the military by 2010 .
Significant archaeological findings have been unearthed at the site this year , including a number of coins , ceramic pieces and tobacco ringlets .
It issued a brief statement saying it had been contracted in April 2007 " to demilitarise small calibre ammunition " but that the project ended in December .
The government of Japan provided financial assistance .
The excitement is palpable .
" All legal procedures and measures concerning the future of these people have been taken , " Euronews quoted Davlouros as saying .
Greece has been hit by a fresh wave of massive protests ahead of a crucial vote in parliament Thursday ( October 20th ) on new austerity measures .
BiH is once again in the focus of the international community and the EU in particular .
Some complain the messages on these posters are tough , with slogans like " They won 't get away from what they fear the most . "
The summit 's goal is to help meet the need of citizens for a climate of confidence in justice , Romanian Prosecutor @-@ General Laura Codruta Kovesi said in opening remarks . [ AFP ]
" The decision is unacceptable , a shame for a democratic society and for Serbia , which says it wants to be integrated into Europe , " Women Network member Ana Bukva said .
Parliamentary Committee for Economy President Aleksandar Damjanovic warns that continually increasing the public debt has not improved the economy 's performance or standard of living .
EU foreign ministers are expected to decide on Monday whether the reported improvement in Serbia 's co @-@ operation with the ICTY is sufficient to unlock its trade agreement with the Union .
Nevertheless , for most , the procedure remains complex , requiring different documents and long waits .
" This is a new phase for Kosovo , " he said , calling July 30th a historic day for the people of Kosovo and completion of the process of state @-@ building .
IMF Mission to Serbia chief Albert Jaeger said that the Fund agreed to Belgrade 's proposals , after the Serbian government presented a strategy for reducing the deficit and reforming the public sector and pension system .
They also say that Macedonia 's NATO membership should not be linked to the final outcome of the long @-@ standing name dispute between Skopje and Athens .
Macedonia hosted a batch of exciting concerts recently that packed stadiums and concert halls across the country .
Sejdic , a Bosnian Roma Union activist , told SETimes that he has never intended to run for any state office but had hoped to fix these injustices and clear the path for minorities in the future .
Meanwhile , US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte warned on Thursday that cyber attacks like the one launched against Estonia would increase .
Still , there are several challenges the government must tackle .
Students from the University of Belgrade win a renewable energy sources competition .
But we have to wait and see if it will come forward with good governance , " said Berat Buzhala , editor of the Daily Express .
Athens is hosting the 37th annual International Book Festival from September 12th to Sunday ( September 28th ) .
Well , I can admit that I used to fabricate whole interviews .
The troika -- US envoy for Kosovo Frank Wisner , Russia 's Alexander Botsan @-@ Kharchenko and Germany 's Wolfgang Ischinger , representing the EU -- is then expected to travel to Belgrade and Pristina .
The competition featured skiers from Serbia , Croatia , Slovakia , Germany and other countries .
Ivan Grdesic , a prominent opinion maker and academic , told SETimes that with the hard work of completing the accession chapters now over , Croatia 's political leaders will be competing to claim the credit -- and reap dividends at the ballot box .
Milic works in the Department of Vascular Surgery in the Clinical Centre of Nis , where he is extremely popular among patients .
It also maintains that the number of victims is exaggerated .
That is why the attempt to falsify the census given their lacking numbers as well as to solve problems not via civil institutions but through mob rule , " Shkrbina said .
Those measures , the ECB said , will be defined in an agreement with the 14 NCBs already in the eurozone , along with international financial institutions and participants in the training seminars .
Many Roma children , especially girls , drop out of school . [ Getty Images ]
During a session last month of the parliamentary committee for international affairs , some opposition parties said membership in NATO 's Partnership for Peace programme is enough .
" The government is dedicated to reform and development of the mine sector based on free market economy , " said Blerim Rexha , Kosovo 's deputy minister for energy and mines , at a ceremony on February 20th .
Built in the 12th century , Sighisoara Citadel is almost completely intact .
The EU Commission will follow the implementation of standards , not just in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina , but in the entire Western Balkans , so they will continue to follow the safety of borders and safety of documents and with a special mechanism .
That is a reward for our work , because we 've been working on this project for three years .
The movie won in the best movie , best director , best screenplay and best photography categories .
" Its cultural value transcends both national and cultural borders , " said Matsuura .
The SBiH strongly opposes the long @-@ term existence of Republika Srpska , while for the SNSD , the subject is not open to negotiation .
Several days later , Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou shocked his country 's European partners saying he would call a referendum on the deal .
When summing up public and private debt , Serbia 's total debt would be more than 70 % of GDP .
" Albania will support the integration of the Republic of Kosovo , and will also be willing to offer its individual contributions within the politics of NATO and the EU for the integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro and Serbia , " he said .
However , many refugees think that the donor conference will not solve the main problem that many refugees face -- lost tenancy rights in Croatia .
" I 'm happy to be here ... but , after nine years in prison , I don 't know what will happen , " she told reporters briefly as she entered her apartment building , adding that she needed time to rest , and promised to speak to the press " soon . "
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" Why change it ? " she asks .
The legislative process in Albania has been blocked for about two years due to an ongoing dispute over the last round of general elections .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu urged the police to quickly find the perpetrators and bring them to justice .
Doctors hope the system will more quickly stabilise patients in critical condition and help transfer them to regular wards .
Jazz guitarist George Benson performed on July 25th at the Antique Theatre in Ohrid .
Also this week : Nokia plans to invest 200m euros in a mobile telephone factory and a research centre in Cluj , Romania .
Why give Romania , Bulgaria and other countries so much money when the absorption rate is so low ?
The ministry 's Management Politics head , Pellumb Pipero , says citizens are partly responsible for the declining healthcare situation in Albania .
The modernisation of the lines will allow trains , which currently run at 60 km / h in some sections , to reach speeds of up to 160 km / h .
" These deaths , and many more , are related to civilians ignoring our warnings about existing minefields .
" I have been playing the trumpet since I was six , that was one of my first toys .
The Bulgarian film " Eastern Plays , " directed by Kamen Kalev , won the best movie award at the 29th Golden Rose Festival held in Varna last week .
The US and British ambassadors to the UN afterwards urged Serbia to rethink holding elections in Kosovo .
Croats will vote directly for candidates in Sunday 's ( May 17th ) elections . [ Getty Images ]
Under EU pressure to protect its borders , Greece rounds up immigrants
Milanovic won a four @-@ year mandate He first became party president in June 2007 , succeeding long @-@ time SDP leader Ivica Racan , who died of cancer .
The first hydropower plant built in Croatia since 1991 should produce 98GW of electricity annually .
That is an expression of fear and deep intolerance towards others who are different .
" The Kosovo government is a sovereign government ... they listen to other governments , but they make their own decisions and the fact is we have to respect them , " Fried said .
High Representative Paddy Ashdown established the DRC in May 2003 , tasking it with drafting the legal and constitutional changes necessary to make BiH a credible PfP candidate .
In a recent interview with the daily Aksam , he accused Greek Cypriots of being insincere in the talks and said " it would be very hard to find a solution . "
European representatives said they would come up with certain proposals after every round of talks , but it will be up to Bosnian officials to make final decisions .
With the shortage of international creditors , except the World Bank and the IMF , the government will seek funds from domestic banks .
Turkish and German carpenters are building a Noah 's Ark replica as part of a Greenpeace initative .
A Neanderthal museum will open in late February in Krapina , Croatia , Croatian daily 24 Sata reported on Saturday ( February 13th ) .
But higher than average sales figures are expected in the electronics sector , as many Romanians wait for special end- of- year promotions to purchase such products .
" The objective of my visit is to carry the European Commission 's message , to underscore the determination and importance the EU gives to Serbia 's European future and to boost the necessary reforms in Serbia , " Rehn said .
Praising Serbia 's reform progress , Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis , the current OSCE chairperson in office , voiced support for the country 's EU integration during a one @-@ day visit to Belgrade on Monday ( February 2nd ) .
He emphasised , however , that Albania must reform its armed forces , establish the rule of law , and set up functioning democratic institutions .
It 's one that is dominated by experts rather than career politicians .
Travellers will be allowed to carry such items on board .
" Fisheries is a core chapter in the accession negotiations and highly significant because the Union has exclusive competence in the area of the conservation of marine biological resources under the common fisheries policy , as well as for the conclusion of international agreements in that area , " the EU said in a statement .
By Klaudija Lutovska for Southeast European Times in Bitola - 20 / 08 / 11
ComTrade Fashion Week takes Sarajevo by storm .
General elections in Albania are scheduled for June 28th .
The Romanian government will provide 100m euros in financial aid to Moldova , President Traian Basescu announced on Wednesday ( January 27th ) .
" Furthermore , we found a wooden cupboard there , which was not supposed to be kept in an intensive care ward because it is first of all a germ nest and then a fire enhancer , " he added .
Bulgarian Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov and his Greek counterpart Pavlos Geroulanos have signed an agreement on culture and education .
It is not a reality show ; I don 't like reality shows .
Macedonian government vows to invest 8 billion euros in infrastructure
" We need to work together with Greece on our common future and the future of our region .
NBS Governor Radovan Jelasic said the bank cannot keep defending the dinar .
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" In the past have been reports in which Kosovo and EULEX were blamed for a weak protection system , and this case will strengthen those allegations , " he says .
Meanwhile , high @-@ standard eurodiesel is also to be produced , and will be used as the basis for motor oil production . That , in turn , will provide an incentive for the motor oil refinery in Modrica to increase production .
They are allowed to use only 35 % of their business area to accommodate smokers , who must be placed outside .
Ukraine 's Ani Lorak won the second place with 230 points for her " Shady Lady , " followed by Greek @-@ American pop singer Kalomira , who won 218 points for her " Secret Combination " and the third place for Greece .
Those two parties , however , replied that the riots were sparked by the government , which they say has impoverished the country and created an army of about a million unemployed , as well as generations of young people with limited prospects .
For years , the image of the United States among Turks has been a largely negative one A recent survey by Metropoll found that 42 % of Turks see the United States as the greatest international threat -- the highest percentage for any country .
The state has been " totally siphoned off , " The Sofia Echo said on September 1st , quoting the head of Borisov 's office , Rumyana Bachvarova .
There is so much work that needs to be done for Serbia to enter the EU .
He added that the network plans to establish a regional office in Sarajevo . ( RTRS , RTS , Srna , AKI - 30 / 03 / 10 )
Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak said his country supports visa @-@ free travel for Serbians visiting EU member states . [ File ]
They told us and even keep telling us what discrimination is , for instance .
" It 's naive saying that we need the recognition from the Arab world because in Kosovo lives a Muslim majority , taking into consideration the relations this part of the world has with the ' enemies of Kosovo , ' " says analyst and journalist Nduke Ukaj .
The rule of law mission is currently investigating 350 incidences of criminal activities , with the mission 's judges already pronouncing as many as 220 verdicts .
That popularity could help Greece 's cause in the voting .
" Raiding a ship is surely a crime .
Valovoi hopes for a change .
" The state has no mechanism to force an employer to pay the employees their salaries , while at the same time it has means of bringing money into its own budget , " Smajlovic told SETimes .
CEZ plans to invest 1.5 billion euros in the project , due to be completed in the next four years .
The most successful company , Igman , in Konjic , exports the whole range of its ammunition and has earned nearly 15m euros in the past year .
The DPA broke with the ruling coalition last week because it did not gain support for some of its proposals , including for wider use of the Albanian language and flag , and more benefits for ethnic Albanian veterans of the 2001 conflict .
According to a Konda consulting company report issued in June 2010 , there are three segments of the population , each adhering to differing views and values -- modernists , traditional conservatives and religious conservatives .
The leaders also discussed the global economic crisis impact , as most of the countries are being affected by the downturn .
The White House has opposed similar legislation in the past .
Albanian energy producers are making strong profits on exports . [ Getty Images ]
From Athens A Balkan Tale will travel to Thessaloniki , Belgrade , Pristina , Skopje , Tirana and Brussels , and then Germany .
Ailing Balkan media mogul points fingers
Vekaric said the Serbian judiciary will examine the allegations .
Thaci addressed the nation , urging people from all ethnicities to refrain from violence , and underscoring Pristina 's backing by the international community .
Luljeta Lleshanaku became the first Albanian poet to win the top Crystal Award at the International Literature Festival in Slovenia , Albanian media reported on September 9th .
STRASBOURG , France -- The Council of Europe and the US Embassy in Tirana on Tuesday ( December 23rd ) criticised Albania 's newly adopted lustration law , passed by parliament Monday .
Police sources said the blast occurred at about 8 : 20am local time when the makeshift explosive device , planted on a motorbike parked near the building in the capital 's residential Ambelokipi district , went off .
The door to the European future has opened , " Spiric said .
And , said Spirtounias , whose organisation hosts major forums on the business climate , more companies are beginning to realise the situation in Greece is not so dire they shouldn 't take a chance .
Turkey 's team for Beijing has a total of 68 athletes in 12 different disciplines .
This winter , tourism in Macedonia and more broadly across the region experienced a big boom .
The seals mainly belong to the governors of the Bosnian pashaluk ( Ottoman district ) , while a smaller number originate from the Herzegovinian sanjak , a subdivision of the Bosnian pashaluk .
The Sarajevo Film Festival has become the leading regional film event .
The main Christmas liturgy in Sarajevo occurs at the old Orthodox Church of the Congregation , one of the largest Orthodox prayer houses in the Balkans , built in 1863 @-@ 1868 upon the general initiative of Sarajevo residents .
It doesn 't take me a lot of time to engage to these activities that I find very important and necessary .
She also urged measures to bring national legislation fully in line with the European Convention on Human Rights , under which the Strasbourg court was established .
An environmental impact study that provided the basis for going ahead with construction was inconsistent and fraudulent , Paun claims .
The event brought together representatives of 25 travel agencies from Israel , Bulgaria , Turkey , Serbia , Albania , Kosovo , Italy , Hungary and Montenegro .
George Haralambos , 36 , who said he 's been out of work for two years -- as the austerity measures have created 21 % unemployment -- said the fears of politicians , some of whom have been the targets of yogurt and fruit attacks , were unfounded and that they had undermined the meaning of freedom by barring Greeks from attending the parade to celebrate what it means .
" Authorities intend to open a second border crossing , as the starting of a route from Turkey to Egypt , but there is no infrastructure accross Turkey 's border , " Aksoy says .
The government has a lot to worry about because just as public support wanes , the process of entering NATO is speeding up .
Tucic , meanwhile , emphasizes that the world of the church is fundamentally different from the world of politics , and many of the normal political categories do not apply .
The current crisis poses a crucial test for Ankara 's " zero problems with neighbours " policy , analysts say .
" SEELS [ will improve ] the connections of the SEE legal community to distinguished academic institutions in Europe and the world , and thereby , increase the international visibility of member law schools , " she added .
ICG says BiH facing worst post @-@ war crisis
Nearly 10,000 cases are still pending from the 1992 @-@ 95 BiH war , mostly from the 1995 Srebrenica massacre .
" This century is the century of integration and globalisation , which helps us to know each other better , help each other , exchange best practices , and find more acceptable solutions in establishing peace and stability worldwide , " Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga said as she addressed participants .
Serbian President Boris Tadic ( left ) had hopes that US Steel would be profitable at the Smederevo factory , but the government bought the plant back for $ 1 this year . [ Reuters ]
Roma are demanding that Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi step down after an apparent ethnic slur against their community .
The list of extremist organisations in the region is not small .
An IMF mission arrived on Thursday ( October 22nd ) in Belgrade for a simultaneous second and third review under the 2.92 billion @-@ euro stand @-@ by arrangement with the country .
Based on preliminary results , the SMI seats -- added to the DP @-@ led coalition of the Alliance for Change 's 70 seats -- give the coalition more than the 71 seats required to form the government .
Serbs partially remove barricades
He is a real intellectual , " says Jadranka Matic , 39 , a saleswoman from Zagreb .
Bosniak members of the RS parliament boycotted the vote , insisting the bill violates both the Dayton Peace Accords and the BiH Constitution .
" The VAT system in BiH , compared to the EU member states , is far more efficient .
Among the attendees of the Vienna meeting included the troika of international envoys mediating the ongoing talks on Kosovo 's future status -- the EU 's Wolfgang Ischinger , US Ambassador Frank Wisner and Russian diplomat Alexander Botsan @-@ Kharchenko .
Serbia sails through IMF review , ahead of elections
The programme aims to deepen co @-@ operation in science and education and to boost experience exchanges and the decentralisation of education .
Bosnia and Herzegovina has slipped four positions to 66th , but has slightly improved its overall score , set at 0.803 , up from 0.800 last year .
Fazlic says the effort may not stop with plants , that the opening of a " department for autochthonic animal species is also expected soon , " in co @-@ operation with experts from the Veterinary Faculty in Sarajevo .
More than 500 local and foreign specialists gathered in Serbia 's capital to exchange experiences in methods of treating colon cancer and the early diagnostics and prevention of the disease .
" The UN 's explicit instruction is that UNMIK representatives are not authorised to give the right to speak to representatives of the interim Pristina institutions , " Jeremic told Belgrade @-@ based B92 .
The Croatian Army has been completely transformed and brought into line with NATO regulations .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule met in Brussels with Kosovo EU Integration Minister Vlora Citaku , and told her the Union will continue to support Kosovo regarding visa liberalisation , participation in EU programmes and concluding a trade agreement .
King Nikola I twice visited Sultan Abdulhamid in Istanbul [ in 1883 and in 1899 ] and the Ottoman sultan bestowed on him an Emirgan villa , a yacht , and a race horse with his own words addressed to King Nikola -- " You 're the only one who leads real and honest politics with me and my kingdom . "
With some of the highest levels of poverty found in rural areas , migration to towns has become increasingly heavy , resulting in 42,000 single @-@ member village households .
During the last four years , traffic laws mandated a 0.0 % BAC .
Software piracy levels in the Balkans dropped slightly in 2009 compared to 2008 , according to a study by the Business Software Alliance ( BSA ) published on Tuesday ( May 11th ) .
In the past 12 months , at least four Serbian ministers visited Turkey to discuss various projects , both in business and politics .
Albania , Croatia have good chances of joining NATO ; Macedonia still hung up on name dispute
By HK Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 08 / 03 / 10
Now it will be possible to adopt a ˈdevelopment budgetˈ , which will provide investments in the stateˈs economy as well as foreign investments , " Stankovic added .
Moreover , they impact on the ability of firefighters , ambulances and other emergency organisations to assist people living in the area .
" One side will have to let go , and , of course , it will be Kosovo , " insists Serbian State Secretary for Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic .
Serbia Jat Airways resumed flights from Belgrade to Dubrovnik , Croatia , on Friday ( June 17th ) .
Tourism in Turkey has increased during July . [ Getty Images ]
A very practical matter of making three trips to the polls in a matter of days or weeks arises .
Zana Bajrami @-@ Rama , spokesperson for the Kosovo transmission company KOST , told SETimes that the country is facing financial losses due to interference by the Serbian electricity company .
A 92 @-@ year @-@ old scholar , the latest of a number of Turkish intellectuals to face trial for expressing their opinions , was acquitted by an Istanbul court on Wednesday .
Worth 600m euros , the plant is expected to be completed in 2012 .
We 've been ready for months ; we 're now waiting for Pristina , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted him as saying .
The Serbian language is not officially used in public institutions , even though this goes against the very constitution of Kosovo .
The 63 @-@ year @-@ old singer wrapped up the concert by climbing onto the piano .
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He said the culture ministry and the Tirana municipality are also ready to provide necessary financing .
One of Berlin 's main arguments against the joint Eurobonds idea is that it will deter countries with big sovereign debts from settling their financial problems .
" Overall , the accession negotiations with Croatia have been advancing well , " Rehn said , voicing hope that Zagreb would take the necessary steps so talks on some of the more difficult chapters could begin by June .
The Libyan people don 't want Gaddafi or any other member of his family to rule the country , he said .
Risky Business : investing in Greece , but there are takers
The agreement paves the way for the country to follow the same European course as all others in the Western Balkans , in line with its European perspective , EU Enlargement Commissioner Štefan Füle said .
Whatever the reason , data collected by the Confederation of Trade Unions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in mid @-@ November showed that in a matter of days , the price of basic foods skyrocketed .
The tournament ends October 11th .
In July , the Liberal Democratic Party and the League of Vojvodina Social @-@ Democrats filed amendments to the energy accord with Russia , but they were rejected by a parliamentary committee and the deal was eventually ratified without any changes .
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov awarded the highest state order to the chairman of the Federation of Scientific @-@ Engineering Unions in Bulgaria .
The financing of large current account deficits has not been a problem in recent years , owing to large inward foreign direct investment .
The meeting , held as part of regular discussions between the two leaders , focused on issues related to co @-@ operation in the fields of energy and the economy , Tadic 's press office announced .
" That is a very unpleasant topic for Serbian officials and judiciary representatives because the network of aides to the fugitives is hiding in the state apparatus and various sections of society , " Stankovic told SETimes .
Romanian gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci poses next to a photo of her performance at the 1976 Olympic Games , where she scored a perfect 10 .
PASOK 's fresh mandate , coupled with ND 's dismal showing in the October election , plus with the deficit crisis plaguing Greece combined to derail an early election .
Laslo Varga , the president of the Serbian Parliament 's European Integration Committee said , the decision is a message to the international community and foreign investors that Serbia is " on the way to becoming an orderly European country . "
The EU is Albania 's largest trading partner with 65.3 % of all trade .
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However , Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner told his Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic , for the process to move forward , a compromise solution must be reached with Kosovo .
" When Croatia becomes a NATO member , and the country is also very close to joining the EU , we will give full support to our neighbours , " said Sanader .
Regarding the rest of the neighbours , according to last year 's figures , there were goods imported from Albania in the amount of 69m euros , 316m from Macedonia and around 11m euros from Montenegro .
Corkovic refers to tourists from BiH as " an elementary disaster which , unfortunately , cannot be avoided or eliminated . "
The firm attributed the rapid growth to higher public and private investments in the sector .
The other two are former Bosnian Serb police commander Stojan Zupljanin and wartime Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic .
This is a consequence of a very slow process of facing the past [ due to ] certain political options and politicians easily manipulating people with a one @-@ sided or biased interpretation of events from the recent past .
" According to what I have heard in contact with chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz , I am not sure there is any serious will in The Hague for handing over cases to local prosecutions , " Vekaric said .
Five NGOs -- Active Watch @-@ Press Monitoring Agency , the Roma Civic Alliance in Romania , the Legal Resources Centre , the Pro Europa League , and Romani CRISS -- promptly condemned Baconschi 's remarks .
Roma community representative Esref Ramadani called on the Roma not to leave the country needlessly .
He and many others want to see the coup @-@ era constitution ditched altogether .
For an example , Vracarac92 adds , you have to look only at how one of the top football clubs , Partizan , behaved .
The fight against terrorism was one item on the agenda when Atalay and de Maiziere met last week .
Only children whose families fall below the poverty level and children of war veterans are excluded from the textbook rule .
Science and Technology : Serbia , South Korea sign IT agreement
Pristina will be one of 100 cities around the world celebrating Music Day , organised for the first time in Kosovo by municipal authorities in co @-@ operation with the French Embassy .
Mihajlovic won the 2009 Sterija prize for the best original contemporary dramatic text . [ Sterijino pozorje ]
A two @-@ day high @-@ level meeting on the planned Nabucco gas pipeline ended in Budapest on Tuesday , with the countries involved in the long @-@ delayed project promising to boost efforts to get it off the ground .
He also called for genuine efforts towards reaching a solution to end Cyprus 's nearly four @-@ decade ethnic division , one of the reasons for Turkey 's stalled EU accession progress .
The Turkish delegation to Serbia included members of the business community and road construction experts , as well as experts on transforming military airports to civilian ones .
France and Turkey are both longtime NATO members , participating side @-@ by @-@ side in military exercises and in international military operations .
With an overall score of 8.49 , " Have I None " tops the MESS audience 's ratings of the plays performed within the festival thus far .
The funds will help municipalities utilise grant funding from the EU Cohesion Fund .
" Managing a portfolio with a huge budget and the strong dissensions among the member states concerning CAP will provide a range of challenges he will have to cope with . "
Turkey is a military nation , " said Mehmet Tarhan , a 33 @-@ year @-@ old conscientious objector .
The second round will be won by the social @-@ democrat leader , beating Basescu 51 @-@ 49 , according to the poll , which was conducted by the Centre for Urban and Regional Sociology ( CURS ) .
A week ago , the parliament established an inquiry committee to investigate the July 1st brawl that has strained relations between the opposition and the ruling majority .
While unemployment in Bulgaria fell to record low levels in 2008 , the employment rate remains low compared to most of the EU nations and well below the bloc 's target rate of 70 % by 2010 .
The company opened a second BKT branch office in the southern town of Prizren .
The paradox will now exist that the international police force meant to be safeguarding the police is unarmed , while fanatical and paramilitary elements are holding onto their weapons .
Western nations introduced on Thursday ( May 31st ) a revised draft of a UN Security Council resolution backing a plan to grant internationally supervised independence to Kosovo , but Russia rejected it immediately .
The name dispute between Macedonia and Greece was one of their main topics of discussion .
" With the CEFTA chairmanship , Kosovo will show a professional capacity to manage inter @-@ regional projects , " said Falmur Keqa , the head of trade department at the ministry of trade and industry .
Dimitrios Kypreos , director of the OSCE mission in Serbia , attended the signing ceremony and said , " It is a crucial development that the ethnic Albanian leaders of Bujanovac decided to form a coalition with their Serbian co @-@ citizens and to govern this important town together .
Lack of information about the EP and a feeling that they are not sufficiently represented by the MEPs were other reasons cited by Bulgarian respondents who said they would definitely not vote .
Israel and Canada have already decided to boycott , while the United States and Australia are considering it .
The sale will probably take place by April or May 2012 , as the country tries to meet pledges to the IMF .
The construction of a new bio diesel plant in Republika Srpska ( RS ) -- launched under a RS @-@ US project -- was officially marked with a ceremony at the Sitnesi kod Srpca site last week .
Jelena Jankovic loses the 2010 Rome Open . [ Getty Images ]
Mirsad Rastoder , the former head of the journalists ' self @-@ regulatory body in Montenegro , notes that the expansion of media freedom depends on respect for professional standards .
" It will buy us time , but the question is what do we plan to do with it ? " he said of the second bailout in three years .
Photo Gallery : Romania 's last forestry line
Commenting on the decision , NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer described it as a significant political move .
" A similar thing happens to me , only the charge is packed differently , " he says .
" Kosovo is working intensively on its recognition process , and this conference helps Kosovo , " said Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni , defending the government .
Asselborn stressed that NATO membership is far more important than the country 's name and urged both countries to resolve the issue prior NATO 's April summit .
According to Joint Force Commander Admiral Mark Fitzgerald , the number will likely be cut from 14,000 to 10,000 by January .
They should use this opportunity to deliver a message emphasising the disadvantages of early marriages , " says Guner .
Until now , such work has been carried out separately by various organisations and agencies , often using different methodologies .
Karadzic , who is charged with 11 counts of war crimes , including two of genocide , for his role in the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , said he needs more time to be able to review the " 1.3 million pages " of prosecution documents he has received since May .
On Saturday , Serbian President Boris Tadic vehemently denied claims that MUP officials had been present in Kosovo .
Experts estimate the operation will cost 20m euros , or 5 euros per citizen .
EC urges Albania to fight corruption , improve judicial system
The event , organised by the Romanian Photographer Artists Association , will be held annually and linked to the Day of Romanian Photographic Art on January 11th .
The two countries also signed an agreement to protect each other 's military secrets , as well as documents on environmental protection , education , social security and agriculture .
Concerning US @-@ Turkish relations , Kapusuz says , " Our countries are partners , but is doesn 't mean that we should support Washington 's mistakes . "
Macedonian World Congress ( WMC ) President Todor Petrov told SETimes the verdict is a clear legal victory , despite attempts by some inside and outside Macedonia to relativise it .
Changes in the legislation regulating the financing of political parties and further steps against corruption in the health system and in other sectors are envisioned for December .
An agreement is expected to be reached by spring 2007 and put into effect by the end of the year .
In these sectors , Eastern Europeans have in fact been much more liberal that their western counterparts .
The star has an army of dedicated fans who call themselves Rouvitses .
Parliament Speaker Tomislav Nikolic confirmed the agreement , and said MPs would most likely convene on Saturday to vote on the new cabinet .
Morin said the vast majority of member states voiced support for a plan to phase out EUFOR and replace it with a rapid reaction force that is more civilian in nature and is based outside BiH but can intervene in an emergency .
Likewise , Macedonian Chamber of Commerce representative Mitko Alekos welcomed the changes , saying they will encourage Macedonian producers to modernise in order to reduce production costs .
" Before , entrepreneurs had to run around to 5 different agencies . "
Serbia , IMF strike deal
" We are trying to find out where we want Greece to be in ten years , " Aggelos Tsakanikas , head of research for the Athens @-@ based Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research , told SETimes .
Sanja Rankovic , 40 , says she is not satisfied with everything that happened post @-@ Milosevic , but adds that the difference is still significant .
EC President Jose Manuel Barroso said he would recommend that EU nations prepare to welcome Croatia as their 28th member . [ Reuters ]
He said that not only Kosovo wants a treaty , but also Serbia , the region and the entire democratic world .
Sustainable eco @-@ tourism is not a well @-@ known concept in Turkey , especially on the southern coast where tourism has replaced farming .
" Albania is discussing the removal of immunity even for deputies [ members of parliament ] , which means , nobody can be immune before the law , " he said .
The US agency will invest 150,000 euros to support the programme over the next two years .
He will compete in the 200m and 800m flat @-@ run disciplines .
Halko Drustinac and Zoran Bulatovic , two workers in Novi Pazar , were fed up with not receiving their paycheck .
Fanned by strong winds , the fire spread Sunday , creating a 20km @-@ long front at one point .
He took first prize by answering 1,100 computer science problems , 600 of which required solutions in two programming languages .
Questioning resumed on Friday .
" Our first focus is to establish the legal framework , at the same time working on other plans to expedite the process . "
Candidacy status is at stake if there isn 't concrete improvement .
Otherwise , he says , the old one will remain in force , granting much less authority to Vojvodina .
Brussels says Athens has failed to implement effective initiatives to correct the issue . ( AFP , Reuters , Wall Street Journal - 01 / 02 / 10 )
" The coming year should be a key one in Croatia 's resolve to impose restrictive laws against those who acquire property through criminal activity .
NATO has been in BiH for 10 years .
I hope that we will very soon clear up the issue of financing political parties and tone it down to a realistic measure , " Markovic said .
About 50m euros are earmarked to guarantee payment of pensions by the end of the year , while the rest will go for covering some overdue payments to war veteran and invalids .
He also plans concerts in Budapest , Zagreb , Ljubljana , Rotterdam , Brussels , Luxembourg , Riga , Oslo and other European cities .
They got an idea when they saw fast food was not packed and sold in the shops , and thought it to be an innovative way to serve the food .
" I will make a small bet , and if I win -- great , if not -- nevermind . "
However , the staunch secularist has signalled that he might exercise his veto power
" Postponing the reforms makes the financial needs of the Romanian state go up to 5 billion euros for the same period , if neither the EU nor the IMF will grant the remaining shares .
Ruecker : Kosovo communities need clarity on status
Former Bulgarian President Zhelyu Zhelev and incumbent Prime Minister Boyko Borisov also mourned Havel 's death .
Unions announced they would begin collecting signatures to organise a referendum on whether Serbian citizens are ready to accept private capital entering public utilities .
Basescu 's comments come a few weeks after authorities in Tiraspol asked the UN to recognise Transdniestr following the International Court of Justice 's July 22nd opinion on Kosovo 's declaration of independence .
Litex Motors and China 's Great Wall will produce three car models , including jeeps and pick @-@ ups .
BERLIN , Germany -- The IMF is ready to offer additional aid to Greece should Athens ask for it , Antonio Borges , director of the Fund 's European department , told a press conference in Frankfurt on Thursday ( May 12th ) .
Other EU officials also sought to dispel concerns within countries in the region that the financial problems the bloc currently faces and the enlargement fatigue felt in some of its member states may affect integration prospects .
The facility , with the capacity of 254MW , will be situated in the province of Balkhanabad .
Proeski , 26 , was sleeping in the front passenger seat of his SUV during the early morning accident -- his driver Gjorgi Gjogjevski and manager Liljana Petrovic were also in the vehicle .
Responding to a question on whether Macedonia , which has good relations with Serbia , can influence Serbian authorities to accept Ahtisaari 's plan , Gruevski said he hopes that the new Serbian government will find a way to support a solution to this issue , without causing any turbulence in the region .
Compared to March , though , unemployment fell 1.3 % , reflecting the characteristic April increase in seasonal employment .
Officials in Ankara say they are willing to make all the necessary contributions they can in Libya to ensure a quick solution is found .
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" The PKK takes part in every stage of [ drug trafficking ] ; from production to transportation , and from marketing to street level sales , " Oguzhan Omer Demir , a drug trafficking investigator at the International Centre for Terrorism and Transnational Crime ( UTSAM ) at the Turkish Police Academy , told SETimes .
" They need to consult with the local community ; they need to consult with NGOs and charities ; they need to talk to the CHP [ the main opposition Republican People 's Party ] , " said Barkey .
Countries in the region must overcome weaknesses and accomplish better co @-@ operation for a number of reasons .
" A second border crossing is crucial to relieve the load on the existing Habur Gate , where trucks wait in queue for days , thus limiting trade , " Mehmet Aslan , the chair of Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce , told SETimes .
The mourners were mostly silent as they marched through the streets of Turkey 's most vibrant city of 12 million people , where additional police forces were deployed and some roads were cordoned off .
Meanwhile , the national investment plan -- sharply criticised during the previous government -- has been left with only 545m euros to spend .
Serbia was eliminated in the World Cup 's first round , but Ivana says the interest in betting has not waned .
Economists say it 's a positive move , but employees aren 't so sure .
Another factor contributing to the pace of the negotiations is France and Germany 's insistence that Ankara should not be offered full @-@ fledged membership in the bloc after it wraps up the talks , rather , some sort of a " privileged partnership . "
The country accepted the MAP invitation in December 2009 .
Kosovo Albanians , who make up 90 % of the province 's population of 2 million people , have accepted the plan , Serbia has flatly rejected it , insisting that it retain some sovereignty over Kosovo .
The region of Puglia is co @-@ operating with local authorities in Albania -- in Vlora , Durres and Tirana -- on projects in agriculture , development of remote rural areas , culture and security .
Tractors block the highway connecting Athens with Thessaloniki in Larissa , central Greece . [ Getty Images ]
" We are allies and our multilateral co @-@ operation , undoubtedly , contributes to regional stability in the Balkans , " Erdogan told 24 Chasa .
" The [ tourist ] sector needs serious investments -- responsibly handled , good roads , restoration of architectural jewels , well @-@ trained , professional personnel , legislation , good quality @-@ price report , and a clean environment , for a competitive product , " she said .
The KPC was established on September 21st 1999 through the promulgation of UNMIK Regulation 1999 / 8 and the drafting of a " Statement of Principles " on the KPC 's permitted role in Kosovo .
" We are the most important door for northern Iraq to open up to the world .
" The investments made by the ministry of transport in 2011 are significant : 1.8 billion euros , mostly coming from EU funds , " Sbirn added .
New Montenegro census could spur calls for change
Hackers placed Serb Orthodox icons and the slogan " Kosovo is Serbia " on the site .
US officials worry that such an operation could destabilise a relatively peaceful region in Iraq as well as fuel conflict between Turkey and the Iraqi Kurds , who are a staunch US ally .
Many of the original owners have died and left the land to their children , dividing up the parcels into hundreds of smaller parcels .
One of the best @-@ known spots in Vis is Bisevo , an islet near the city of Komiza .
Two options are now on the table : a new president or early elections .
RATEL Director Milan Jankovic says competition is in the public interest .
" Besides education , it is definitely readiness to get engaged in one of parliamentary activities , depending on the subject or the occupation .
But BTK has not consulted NGOs and academics and its expertise is questionable , he added .
BAKU , Azerbaijan -- A senior Azeri energy official said on Wednesday ( April 6th ) that Greece will be the first European country to which Azerbaijani gas will be supplied directly .
Bosnian Serbs welcomed the UN tribunal 's move .
In regards to the Kosovo status outcome , it is evident that Kosovo will have a certain form of independence supervised by the EU , which is to take over the KFOR mandate .
" Several developments that took place [ in Turkey ] last year caused alarm bells to ring at Freedom House , " Puddington told SETimes .
A new university will be established in Agrinio , Greece , according to a parliamentary amendment .
Romania 's Basescu says no compromise on illegal assets
Premier jazz saxophone player Igor Butman and his trio took the audience by storm on the last evening of the festival .
" I am confident that this college will be decisive in steering Europe towards recovery and a sustainable social market economy that works for the people , " he said .
Meanwhile , the World Bank grants a loan to Albania , and the VAT rate for Croatian tourism will be reduced .
EU adopts Libya sanctions
Talks on constitutional changes were initiated by Sulejman Tihic , president of the Bosniak Party of Democratic Action .
" This is a good opportunity to promote our country and our armed forces , and is an important test on our way to full NATO membership , " BiH Defence Minister Selmo Cikotic said .
The Memorial Centre ... is a trust for future generations to remember and never forget , " Mizrahi said .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 30 / 06 / 10
Tokes ' success was shadowed by a series of technical glitches during the vote .
In the last century , two world wars took place on its territory , but its people , the majority , believe they belong to the same cultural whole and that they make up a union within their differences .
The Parliamentary Commission on Health , Labour and Welfare has summoned the minister to explain the nation 's plight .
" I do hope that Belgrade authorities and the authorities in Pristina will agree to , truly and sincerely , start finding and exhuming the graves for which we have provided maps and live witnesses , and to finally , also , start with identifications in order that families find out the fate of their missing , " she says .
" It 's a celebration that brings our people home , " he told SETimes .
The fee was introduced at the beginning of the year .
Local media hailed the news .
Macedonia , for instance , moved from 105th in 2006 to 84th , with 3.3 points .
Croatia , which improved its overall score by 1.9 points , allowing it to jump ten places to 82nd this year , showed improvements in six of the ten indicators , but still needs to deal with some lingering problems , including corruption and political interference , especially in the judiciary .
People come here , work and develop their projects .
The Albanian power corporation KESH has said it is urgently looking to increase electricity to avoid complete shutdowns of its main hydropower station due to lack of rain .
World Bank officials , amidst the gloom , say the global crisis could turn into an opportunity for Macedonia .
I can 't complain .
It is aimed at supporting the processes of forecasting , early warning and monitoring of natural disasters and catastrophes to enable real @-@ time control and crisis management in Bulgaria and beyond .
The prime minister 's rhetoric has toughened .
" As the figures the Croatian National Bank and the Central Bureau of Statistics show , it is clear that in the second quarter , Croatian tourism , with an increase of 14 % in total revenues and an increase of 1.8 % in GDP share , virtually pushed up GDP by 0.8 % . "
In the wake of the Enron , Worldcom , Parmalat and other scandals , renewed attention was paid to the ethical underpinnings of a sound market economy .
Buckovski says his role in the controversial arms case was already investigated in 2002 , when all charges against him were dropped .
" Peace is a question of will , " the veteran diplomat and peace mediator said in his Nobel acceptance speech at Oslo 's City Hall .
The ICU of the neonatology department now possesses state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art technology that allows medical treatment of exceptionally premature babies .
" Not doing so could lead to increased tension with Kosovo , including between Kosovo 's communities . "
" In line with my concept that the country needs no more artificial crises which are provoked by the lack of consensus , and with the aim of putting an end to ' conflict politics ' , I think that I am the best candidate for head of state , " Nano said .
Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic says the price offered by Moscow , 400m euros , is too low .
The Croatian media has been reporting on portions of the document , with sensational headlines describing Croatia as a " safe haven for money laundering . "
Most of their families have given up hope of ever finding them .
Following the Group 's approval , he will then present his final proposal to the Serbian and Kosovo Albanian negotiating teams .
Wartime photo journalists exhibit their work in Sarajevo .
Bulgaria 's Transport Ministry is mulling over four new versions for the country 's domain in Cyrillic .
Although Akdag acknowledged the problem of hospital infections in Turkey , he claims success in efforts to reduce infant mortality at birth .
About 10,500 civilians , including 1,800 children , were killed and some 50,000 others were injured during the 44 @-@ month siege of Sarajevo .
According to Milososki , Macedonia has a good chance at receiving an invitation for membership and will not miss it .
Third was Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DPS ) , with 47 seats .
Other countries performing that night include Belarus , Belgium , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Estonia , Finland , Macedonia , Greece , Iceland , Latvia , Malta , Moldova , Poland , Portugal , Russia , Serbia and Slovakia .
Earlier this week , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the government will consider plans for closer co @-@ operation with Iran on energy issues .
" Romania is now on a clear path to meeting its short- and medium @-@ term fiscal goals .
It ran into some of the same problems .
Rama has been telling supporters that his coalition is not based on ideology and it unifies Albanians beyond left and right , beyond party lines .
" In the heated atmosphere , members of the Forum of the Writers -- as well as numerous others who signed their appeal -- have been challenged , insulted and accused of all sorts of things , " Serbian writer and translator Vladimir Arsenijevic told SETimes .
Stamou decided to adopt the Muslim faith two years after she married Elghandour .
Milososki : I would only stress the comments in the explanation of the verdict in The Hague as a right , proof that the Republic of Macedonia negotiated without false political will , with desire and willingness to talk and find a solution , which , unfortunately , Greece rejected .
An MP from the VMRO @-@ DPMNE , Vlatko Djorchev , described it as an " unreasonable decision and absolutely politically motivated . "
The region is close to Russia , the Middle East and Western Europe , and thus serves as an obvious point of contact for all .
On October 3rd , Zukorlic 's spokesman Samir Tandir told SETimes that the party favours talks , but that " as an authentic representative of the Bosniaks , our ticket should negotiate with Belgrade government officials , rather than with those who caused the problems in Sandzak in the first place . "
Rasim Ljajic , who heads the country 's national council for co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) , concedes that the arrests must take place this year , or progress will come to a halt .
" Each one of us can clean the areas outside the door , and every week , one of us can clean the entrance .
Dialogue with the government is ongoing and I hope that we will reach some solution .
Turkey , which initiated the trilateral meetings with Serbia and BiH , says that aside from reconciliation , the mechanism also focuses on the three countries ' co @-@ operation in a number of other areas , including economy , energy , culture and environmental protection .
Albania 's government has allocated $ 200m for 2009 to alleviate the consequences of the global crisis , Finance Minister Ridvan Bode said on December 25th .
Uka says Islamic propaganda inspired him to kill US airmen
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner met with officials in Belgrade and Pristina on Monday , expressing hope for peaceful co @-@ existence .
" At present we have a high representative who cannot assume any responsibility because he is not doing anything , while at the same time OHR has become an alibi for the domestic political elite to justify their non @-@ action , " Cavic said .
The rate of child poverty in Romania and Albania was 21 % and 30 % , respectively .
" There are 20 years of waiting for a better life in Moldova .
Kosovo 's first pharmaceutical laboratory and production plant was inaugurated on January 14th in Fushe @-@ Kosova .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 23 / 06 / 08
Business : Bulgaria , Romania out of eurozone for now
President Fatmir Sejdiu approved their appointments in September .
They are brought to our premises just before expiry dates and from there we distribute to institutions and organisations in need , " Aristomenis Dionysopoulos , director of Greek Food Bank , told SETimes .
From paying driving exam officials an expected bribe to get a license , to giving a state @-@ paid doctor extra money to insure better care , to handing the ubiquitous " fakelaki " -- a cash @-@ stuffed envelope -- to a public official or private professional , Greece is so rife with corruption , it seems embedded in the nation 's fabric .
Around 30 brothers spend their days in prayer or religious contemplation , as well as tending the monastery grounds and engaging in activities such as icon painting and wood carving .
Lisbon Treaty faces new hurdle
Boc has been at the helm in one way or another since December 2008 .
Russia sharply reduced gas supplies to Belarus on Wednesday ( June 23rd ) amid a deepening price dispute between the two neighbours , but assured that the move would not disrupt deliveries to Europe .
It also builds on the Bank 's approval in February of a $ 19m Social Safety Net and Employment Support Project , as well as a $ 53m credit for Small- and Medium- Enterprises ( SMEs ) that was approved last December .
" They tell us we have to wait months because there are so many requests [ for exams ] .
The point is to primarily have a good product and to focus completely on its creation .
His friend Dragan said he will not participate .
Serbian Minister of Telecommunications and Information Society Jasna Matic presented a project using Facebook for educational purposes at UNESCO 's headquarters in Paris on February 1st .
The official agenda included the adoption of a report on Bulgaria 's chairmanship of the SEECP and of the 2008 @-@ 2009 working programme of the Regional Co @-@ operation Council ( RCC ) , whose Secretary @-@ General , Hido Biscevic , also attended the meeting .
Former BiH presidency member Ejup Ganic awaits a bail hearing after his March 1st arrest at London 's Heathrow Airport .
SETimes : What topics do you believe will be raised first in the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina ?
EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele suggested on Friday that the European Commission might recommend later this year that the EU launches accession talks with some of the Balkan countries .
Despite the crisis , for some liberal thinkers , the process is an important step in strengthening Turkish democracy .
The biggest audience draw was Croatian @-@ American director Jack Baric 's Searching for a Storm , about former Croatian General Ante Gotovina , who is currently on trial in The Hague .
If this border problem is not settled -- for instance the one concerning the Romanians and the Moldovans -- the issue becomes the problem of all the Schengen member states , " Sarkozy said , referring to the citizenship Romania has been granting to Moldovans .
Unemployment and poverty are chief problems in Macedonia . [ Getty Images ]
2008 Gallup Balkan Monitor : Kosovo Albanians cling to optimism
Carter chronicled this exchange in his book Fools Rush In .
On June 9th , Clapton took the stage with Steve Winwood , attracting 16,000 people to the Belgrade Arena .
Serbian Minister for Kosovo and Metohija Goran Bogdanovic and the head of the government 's team for negotiations with Kosovo , Borislav Stefanovic , immediately arrived in the north , ina bid to reduce tensions , but also urged Serbs to remain at the barricades until the withdrawal of the special units .
Although the two sides failed to finalise a preferential trade agreement , Gul 's trip was noteworthy for other reasons .
The Albanian National Army says Kosovo faces threats from Serbia . [ Getty Images ]
They inhabited much of the area for the next millennium .
He also noted that 70 % of the nation 's youth had never visited an EU country , while their parents travelled freely throughout Europe in the Yugoslav era .
The water wasn 't running but a stream of children made their way up to present Christmas lists .
Christofias hoping for Cyprus solution this year
" We still have no means to do work , no oil , no bitumen , no spare parts nor any money to register the trucks . "
Pristina protestors angry at government , EULEX
Romania introduced a new computer system Thursday ( October 25th ) aimed at tackling internet pornography .
Currently , Azeri gas is delivered to Greece via Turkey .
" What is more specific about Eastern and Central Europe , Central Asia -- I mean the former communist countries -- is that judicial corruption is much higher [ there ] than in many other parts of the world , which is an interesting finding of this report , " Miklos Marschall , TI 's director for Europe and Central Asia , said in an interview with Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty .
Also in diplomatic news : Hungary 's defence minister visits Belgrade , Macedonia and Greece officials will tackle the ongoing name dispute again this week and Irish President Mary McAleese visits Turkey .
On the topic of co @-@ operation with the UN war crimes tribunal , Tadic said his country is doing everything it can to close a dark chapter in history and arrest the remaining fugitive indictees , Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
There are other foreign investors in the oil industry .
The watchdog group Transparency International in BiH says it has warned of the same issues .
They have other destinations in mind , but use Kosovo as transit point and often end up being arrested by police at the borders for illegal passage .
At least a dozen lawmakers and hundreds of activists have been staging a hunger strike outside the offices of Prime Minister Sali Berisha .
Another problem I faced was [ with ] the credit loan [ I received ] .
Kosovo marks 11 years of NATO military intervention
" It 's not by chance that [ Duka ] chose Marina " to set up his activities , Ajnishahe Halimi , an initiator of the petition who leads a local NGO in Skenderaj , told the Kosovo Daily Express .
The roadmap deal covers the stages and deadlines for implementing the project , which is scheduled to become fully operational in 2015 .
As for age , most MPs are between 40 and 49 years old .
The new AGRI project will diversify gas transport routes to the EU market .
They have completely withdrawn from the organisation since .
He now faces a total of 12 counts of crimes against humanity and violations of the laws or customs of war for his alleged involvement in a host of atrocities committed against non @-@ Serbs in the early phase of the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Only with a candidate status , the accession process becomes irreversible for each country , " he said .
The event brought together 250 specialists from Canada , Germany , the Netherlands , Sweden , Great Britain , France and Romania .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 02 / 09 / 08
A lack of foreign investment and an 8.2 billion @-@ euro trade deficit in 2008 compound the country 's current @-@ account deficit .
The issue of the recognition is a matter for individual countries , and not for the mission .
Based on this principle , we have built our democratic state , equal for all Kosovo citizens , " Sejdiu said .
Hunger @-@ striking Nikolic agrees to drink water
Skopje will develop the system as part of the eGov Project , a USAID @-@ funded initiative for the implementation of e @-@ government services in the country .
Mobilkom is the sole bidder in the tender for a third mobile phone operator in Serbia . [ Getty Images ]
Tradition holds that front door of the house should be kept open during this moment .
Serbia 's President Boris Tadic , Austria 's Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer and Hungary 's Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany gathered in Budapest on Sunday ( February 25th ) for a trilateral summit .
" For us , now , there are no grounds anymore for new sanctions or measures , " Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told reporters in Tehran .
" Those who have illegal money generate problems .
Forcing the Social Democrats out of the ruling coalition backfired on him and he 's trying to catch up with the decrease in popularity , " political analyst Dan Pavel told SETimes .
Bulgaria 's state @-@ owned tobacco company Bulgartabac Holding will be sold through a public tender , Economy , Energy and Tourism Minister Traycho Traykov said on Monday ( August 3rd ) .
Polina Stoykova , chief operations manager of the Sofia @-@ based real estate agency Bulgarian Properties Ltd , says the prices of apartments in the Bulgarian capital have fallen by 40 % since the crisis began in late 2008 .
( Various sources - 21 / 02 / 07 @-@ 28 / 02 / 07 )
Analysts view the development as more evidence of warming bilateral ties .
Asked to comment on the report , EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs 's spokesman , Ferran Tarradellas , confirmed that such a measure is indeed under discussion .
The highest was the $ 100,000 issued as a gold certificate in 1934 and never circulated among the public .
Even Papoulias , 82 , one of the few respected politicians , was called a traitor .
The reporters will have to explain to ICTY representatives why they did so .
In July 2003 , in Budapest , the leaders of eight Central and Eastern European states agreed to launch the " Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005 @-@ 2015 . " [ Romadecade.org ]
Centuries ago , Ferhadija was not just a religious place where Muslims came to pray , but a symbol of the city , Spahic said .
Some critics have already voiced concerns about establishing the development bank .
Social Democrat EP lawmaker Corina Cretu said she is worried by his election .
European Commission Vice President Franco Frattini , Portuguese Interior Minister Ruiz Carlos Pereira and the interior ministers of the Western Balkan countries signed the documents in Brussels .
Turkish pop star Hadise aspires to win Eurovision with her danceable " Dum Tek Tek . "
The proportion of those over 65 will grow at the fastest pace in BiH , where the elderly dependency ratio is expected to almost double by 2025 .
" I am happy , excited and honoured to represent my country at such a competition , " said Brajic , after learning he was selected .
If they do not ... their work contracts will be canceled , " said Beka .
But Ankara says the Iraqi Kurds , who run an autonomous administration in northern Iraq , tolerate -- and even assist -- thousands of PKK militants .
" We are just consulting with [ Belgrade and Pristina ] and trying to help dialogue , " Ivanko said .
This is the third Nobel prize won by a Romanian @-@ born person .
The figure is 14 % lower than last year and 33 % than in 2004 .
Hoxhaj said ties between the two countries , as well as with Macedonia , are a key to boosting the regional countries ' economies .
They expect the KSF , which will have only 2,500 active troops , to deploy by June 2009 .
SETimes : What can the government do to better control informal employment ?
Sejdiu asked all citizens to act responsibly and " not be trapped by different hooligans who work against the law . "
The challenge between us remains building common infrastructure , especially the railway .
Centre for Security Studies director Ramadan Qehaja says the agreement is based on the Law on SOFA approved by parliament last year .
Funds were then transferred to Montenegro , with bank accounts in Cyprus and Liechtenstein as the final destination .
He expressed hope EULEX will deploy throughout Kosovo by the end of the winter .
In Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , the military mobilised hundreds of soldiers to help its citizens cope with record snowfalls that have left many without electricity .
He was strongly opposed by Slobodan Milosevic and his allies , who dominated the final Communist Party congress in January 1990 .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki @-@ moon 's special representative to Cyprus , Lisa Buttenheim stressed on Friday ( May 6th ) the importance of the civil society and the public in achieving progress in ongoing efforts to reconcile the Greek and Turkish communities on the island .
The BiH Armed Forces have contributed 1,700 soldiers to fight the record storm .
Greece 's Papoulias visits Bulgaria
Meanwhile , 11m euros of the overall TAV investment is directed at building a new military air command centre , air force hangars and the country 's first pilot school , Defence Minister Zoran Konjanovski told SETimes .
UNMIK : No partition proposal was suggested
Just a few years ago , Croatia itself was the beneficiary of a peacekeeping mission , the key UN instrument for maintaining international peace and security .
Taking into account the difficulties and additional elements of teaching students in isolation , teachers receive overtime pay for their efforts .
Greek opposition rejects plans for more austerity measures
We rejoice at the flowering of apples , pears , peaches , apricots , because all orchards were cut down in the war .
The Kosovo Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims , which also monitors prisons , acknowledges there has been progress , but says more must be done .
The Internews web site in Macedonia honoured ten female leaders in software development and e @-@ government initiatives on Friday ( March 6th ) .
The final score was 31 @-@ 29 .
The city of Bijeljina , in Republika Srpska ( RS ) , close to the border with Serbia , receives a large number of shoppers with licence plates from Serbia .
During the visit , his first since assuming the post , Serbian officials conveyed their dissatisfaction with UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon 's decision to begin reconfiguring UNMIK without the Security Council 's consent .
" They were allegedly playing in the school restroom by hitting each other .
Some specialists suggest shale gas production may lower natural gas prices in the country by 8 % to 30 % .
She managed to learn tailoring , get a job and started making enough money to support her kids .
In addition to Montenegro and the United States , the exercise participants are from Armenia , Azerbaijan , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Georgia , Macedonia , Moldova , Serbia and Ukraine .
We find the [ takeover by ] Kosovo customs unacceptable , because it means we will be cut off from Serbia , and the institutions of a state we do not recognise will be established . "
Bulgaria 's entry into the ERM II may allow the lev to fluctuate by as much as 15 % around this central rate .
Speaking during a visit to Pristina on Wednesday ( June 17th ) , he said the move would not jeopardise security in Kosovo .
Serbia ignores UN objections to holding local elections in Kosovo
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( left ) and his Serbian counterpart Mirko Cvetkovic inspect an honour guard in Belgrade on Monday ( July 12th ) . [ Getty Images ]
BEIJING , China -- Romania is so far the most successful Balkan country at the Beijing Olympics , ranking 14th in medals .
He explained that the measure is aimed at boosting investment in the energy sector , while setting competition guidelines .
The following month , however , the Zagreb @-@ based firm - which is majority @-@ owned by Deutsche Telekom AG ( DTE ) - said it might back out , due to a corruption investigation involving senior PTK management .
" The minimum amount that we have currently recorded is 54 million denars , from a company with no employees with a blocked bank account . "
" His arrest is another positive step towards ensuring those responsible for war crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia are held accountable , " State Department spokesman Gonzalo Gallegos said .
" They come to my house for the slava ( a Serbian religious and family tradition ) .
The blast killed 26 people , and caused 16.6m euros worth of damage . [ Getty Images ]
Milica Delevic : People are no longer so idealistic in their views on the EU , but the high level of support shows that they rationally understand it is both in the interest of Serbia and their own interest as citizens of this country to keep Serbia moving in that direction .
Former Croatian General Mirko Norac appears before a court in Zagreb on Monday ( June 18th ) , in the first case transferred to Croatia from the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague . [ Getty Images ]
Greek Cypriots believe no deadlines should be set . ( AFP , Hurriyet , Xinhua , CNA - 20 / 07 / 10 )
That amount will fall to 3 % in 2009 because the global economic crisis forced cutbacks in all areas of the budget .
Still , many beds , especially in hotels without an ocean view , remain empty .
Primary care physicians can treat a maximum of 1,700 patients from each age group , for a monthly compensation of 0.7 euros per patient .
One project may involve the participation of many authors from different countries , and it does not reflect upon the final outcome of the play itself .
The picture looks different for those living south of the Ibar .
Indeed , he added , it is inappropriate for the vote to be held while the status talks are in progress .
Pacolli secured 62 votes in the third round of voting , held after a pause was called following the two first rounds .
In two weeks I was done with the tests -- the English test , interviews with the military safety personnel and medical tests .
Ban assured Christofias of the UN 's interest in a rapid resolution of the Cyprus issue , and the two agreed on the importance of launching direct reunification talks between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities .
Last week 's apparent poisoning of 123 Kosovo students , ages 14 to 16 , has the public asking what happened .
That new strategy should also set " a specific date for Turkey 's accession to the EU -- assuming , of course , the relevant ratifications are forthcoming from the member states and Turkey , " he added .
" I believe our commonalities are more than our differences , " Turkish Chief of General Staff Yasar Buyukanıt said . [ Getty Images ]
If Serbia stops the repayment , it would mean that it recognises Kosovo 's independence , Cvetkovic said .
But overall , Kosovo will take part mainly in NATO or EU @-@ lead missions , " Bejtullahu said .
The Nabucco project includes the construction of a 3,300 @-@ km pipeline connecting the Caspian Sea , the Middle East and Egypt with European markets .
Improving the quality of government spending and the delivery of public services for the vulnerable is one of the two pillars of the World Bank 's current Country Partnership Strategy for 2008 @-@ 2011 for BiH .
Serbian actors will perform the play " A Stormy Night " by the Romanian dramatist Ion Luca Caragiale ( 1852 @-@ 1912 ) , directed by Bulgaria 's Krassimir Rangelov .
My salary is not linked to currency , nor is my daughter 's , " Aleksic told SETimes .
Turkey 's General Staff chief General Yasar Buyukanit ( left ) and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the Council meeting last week . [ Getty Images ]
In the afternoon , in every region we have a debate with the focus on issues the farmers are interested in , " Konjanovski said .
The Macedonian military , which participates in the international mission in Afghanistan , trains under NATO supervision . [ Reuters ]
The arrests occurred after undercover police officers collected evidence by posing as taxi and truck drivers while covertly taping toll operators , their supervisors and controllers as the officers passed through toll gates .
His political ideas influenced many of the top politicians in Turkey today .
" I am not willing to sell .
Gazprom eyes Serbian oil monopoly
The EIB loan will also fund the construction of a large regional biomedical facility within Belgrade 's Clinical Centre , and the opening of a Centre for the Promotion of Science .
Chelu and his middlemen were caught red @-@ handed when they were preparing to deliver the money and two luxury cars .
Files of 16 top Romanian clerics were burned in 1989 as part of a cover @-@ up , a member of a panel studying Securitate archives said on Tuesday .
Following the intervention of Patriarch Irinej , who told him this kind of protest was not in line with Serbian Orthodox beliefs , Nikolic drank water again on April 21st .
The city became the capital of Bulgaria after an 1185 uprising , led by boyar brothers Assen and Petar , ended nearly two centuries of Byzantine rule and marked the beginning of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom ( 1187 @-@ 1393 ) .
The slow transfer of responsibilities to Kosovo institutions , corruption allegations and human rights violations brought more criticism to the mission .
UNISDR Secretariat Director Salvano Briseno told SETimes the next stages require stronger legal commitmenst by regional governments .
If its candidacy is approved , Montenegro will become the 204th Olympic nation .
The Radical Party will have 17 members .
According to Turkish media reports , the blast took place hours after the opening of a three @-@ day international defence industry fair and minutes before the start of an official reception at the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations , several hundred metres away from the site of the explosion .
Producers will have to comply with strict rules and deliver samples to the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy once a year for quality control .
Rhetoric attacking NATO could damage Serbia 's relations with the Alliance and its integration prospects , some analysts warn .
Hungarian airline 's bankruptcy causes ripple effects in Southeast Europe
Turkish President Abdullah Gul launched a week @-@ long visit to China on Tuesday ( June 23rd ) , to raise the level of strategic and economic co @-@ operation between the two countries .
Announcing projects that he described as wild " in front of thousands gathered in Istasyon Square , Erdogan promised the restoration of Diyarbakir 's XI Century city walls , construction projects to replace shanty towns , a new airport , hospitals and a football stadium for 30,000 people , saying " all of these will boost tourism and employment in the province . " He also vowed to solve the Kurdish issue and draft a new constitution after the elections .
" A wrong was done today within the justice system .
The agreement , considered a first step towards EU membership , governs ties between the EU and Albania .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 28 / 10 / 08
We also expect to have the right to create Serbian @-@ language electronic and print media that would be present in all of Kosovo .
In the beginning of January , Bulgaria closed down two reactors at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant , located in the northwest of the country , because of EU concerns about the units ' safety .
The creation of the War Crimes Justice Project ( WCJP ) in July 2010 shifted focus to making available and transparent how the tribunal 's handling of war crimes cases assists both the Balkans and other global regions facing similar challenges .
" Rural areas are of particular concern ; they are home to 60 % of Kosovo 's population . [ The ] UNDP is helping to bring together agricultural co @-@ operatives and connecting them with new markets in a scheme that promotes employment and boosts Kosovo 's productivity , " the UNDP says .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic has said he may be present at the opening ceremony .
In 1990 , Karadzic became a founding member of the Serbian Democratic Party ( SDS ) and its first president .
According to police reports , 756 people were killed in traffic accidents in the first 11 months of this year .
Matei : Anti @-@ traffic legislation , a national strategy and an action plan , but all these have been done in haste , by fits and starts , because these measures were asked for by the EU and the US State Department .
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Some 160 Serbian and foreign experts participated in the event , which focused on the application and use of Information and Communications Technology in the oil and petrochemical industries .
Bosnian Serb warlord Ratko Mladic and onetime Croatian Serb political leader Goran Hadzic are still at large and believed to be hiding in Serbia .
The eurozone crisis , having a growing impact in Serbia in the field of credit , is also causing increasing concern among the public in the region whether to exchange euros for other currencies .
Kosovar Civil Society Foundation European Integration Programme Co @-@ ordinator Fatmir Curri said that the process is dependant on timing , and fulfilling of the criteria in the guide .
Of course , they stand in for their children or brothers who had to go on a trip ... and some of the players are really handsome .
He has been Croatia 's ambassador in Turkey and Russia and has served as assistant to the foreign minister since 2002 .
The other detainees were Isuf Ramadani , brothers Semi Brahimi and Naser Brahimi , and Lejla Baftijar .
" This is a new trial and anything that has to be proved here , must be proved here , " Presiding Judge Patrick Robinson said during opening statements by both the prosecution and defence last Thursday .
Bulgaria " expressed its support for Turkmenistan 's efforts to create a basis for sustainable transit of energy resources , " Sofia @-@ based Focus News Agency quoted Berdymukhammedov as saying after the talks .
By Ahmet Gormez for Southeast European Times in Ankara - 29 / 11 / 06
While all four are ranked lower than Greece and close to the very bottom of the table , none of them belong to the 18 @-@ nation group of so @-@ called " sinners " that will suffer a " debt curse " for at least another decade .
This makes the new government dependent on the vote of the Serb minority and the other minorities . "
Nihat Ali Ozcan , an expert on security matters , says fueling ethnic separatism is central to the PKK 's strategy .
That 's why we have undertaken concrete initiatives supporting the integration of the Serb community in Kosovo institutions and [ daily ] Kosovo life .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 19 / 05 / 10
Complaints about prison conditions were made repeatedly during the last 17 years by the Macedonia chapter of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights and other human rights @-@ oriented NGOs , as well as by inmates ' relatives and lawyers .
In early July , authorities at the popular Adriatic Sea resort of Seman , about 120km south of Tirana , began clearing the area of dozens of Cold War @-@ era fortifications because they are unattractive , but more importantly , pose a threat to tourists ' safety .
" The presidential elections in June will be a chance for Albania 's politicians to show their own citizens -- and the EU -- that they can work together in the public interest , Rehn said during his meeting with Prime Minister Sali Berisha .
" We expect a year where we will make additional joint efforts in dialogue with the government to restructure and start encouraging the growth of the economy , " Croatian Banking Association ( HUB ) spokesperson Ivana Prgomet told SETimes .
IMF chief : bold action needed to counter global economy threats
" You cannot save from something that you do not have .
" We believe that the only sure foundation for sustainable globalisation and rising prosperity for all is an open world economy based on market principles , effective regulation , and strong global institutions , " the leaders said in their final statement .
" It 's true that we see balanced language , but they tried not to allow the report to be abused during the elections , " he added .
Analysis by Robert Austin for Southeast European Times -- 18 / 11 / 09
Meanwhile , the largest ethnic Albanian party , the Democratic Union of Integration ( DUI ) , has submitted 4,100 amendments of its own and called for a debate on each .
Ivanovic said the United States and Serbia differ only on Kosovo .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 17 / 08 / 10
Several awards in different categories will be given and the best works will be on display .
Only at the basketball championship in Lithuania , and now in The Hague , did we have equal treatment and rules that apply to all the same way .
Bank Audi has pledged to invest $ 10 billion in its Turkish operations .
" I also want to express my gratitude to those who voted for my opponents .
Initial excavations have been under way since March when a mining engineer , Ljube Mitevski , found the bones and handed them to the scientists .
The EU " wants to see that investigations are moving , cases enter courts and end up with sentences , " Tacheva told reporters .
Four cases of threats against journalists and one case of physical mistreatment were recorded in April alone .
According to a financial statement published on Wednesday ( May 7th ) , the company 's revenues reached 54m euros from January through March , while expenditures totalled 38m euros , and 2m were paid in taxes .
Russian win takes Eurovision further east
Access to the location has not been allowed to anyone except members of foreign observation missions .
Months after fierce accusations between Turkey and Greece about a lack of willingness to stop illegal crossings of the Aegean Sea , the traditional rivals have agreed to co @-@ operate against illegal immigration .
Turkey and Armenia both remain interested in normalising their relationship , an adviser to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says .
Head of anti @-@ corruption task force arrested for corruption
" The problem with fixed matches is not a Greek problem .
Emergency response and coastal management are two areas of particular interest .
The EU foreign ministers met in Hluboka Nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic on Saturday ( March 28th ) and reassured the seven Western Balkan countries about their prospects to join the Union .
The leaders agreed that regional conflicts such as the one in Kosovo or Nagorno @-@ Karabakh should be settled without the use of force .
" I am disappointed .
Romania has a great strategic postion on the Black Sea coast and it could have been the starting point for the European part of the pipeline route , like Bulgaria .
The vote in northern Kosovo will not directly affect the EU 's decision on candidate status for Serbia in March , but will put pressure on Belgrade in the face of the future important decision on Kosovo .
The Stabilisation and Association Agreement was backed by 139 deputies , with 26 voting against it . [ Getty Images ]
They have two sheep and a small garden -- growing only potatoes -- and pick mushrooms in the woods . "
But a number of obstacles stand in the way of its participation , including existing agreements with Russia , thorny relations with Azerbaijan and territorial quarrels regarding the Caspian Sea .
By Biljana Pekusic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 21 / 12 / 11
What is needed to meet international standards , he said , is " full and consistent respect for the principle of self @-@ identification and not misusing the provisions of domestic law . "
Imamovic said it was a great honour for Tuzla to be part of the historical movement represented by King .
She pronounced herself " optimistic " about Turkey 's future and the US @-@ Turkish partnership .
The governments of Greece and Macedonia are preparing responses to UN envoy Matthew Nimetz 's set of solutions to the name dispute between the countries , which he proposed in Athens on February 19th .
Also in diplomatic news this week : Albania 's president was at the Vatican and BiH opened an embassy in Podgorica .
" The [ absence of ] the rule of law and lack of a functioning judicial system discourages journalists from reporting on high risk subjects , " chairman of the association Arben Ahmeti told SETimes .
Minister for European Integration Gordana Djurovic drafted the new measure . [ Montenegrin government ]
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ( PACE ) President Luis Maria de Puig made an official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) on Monday ( February 2nd ) and Tuesday .
During his meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , and EC President Jose Manuel Barroso near the southwestern Russian city of Samara last week , Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to lift the embargo on Polish meat imports .
This was announced by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences , Institute for Nuclear Research at a news conference in Sofia .
Announcing the EC 's decision earlier Tuesday , commission spokeswoman Krisztina Nagy urged Bulgaria to act quickly to improve the management of EU funds .
" How is it possible that Serbia fulfills the conditions when it is well @-@ known that not long ago it carried out four aggressions and two genocides , and war criminals are at large on its territory ? "
Turkey contends with Syrian refugees
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While the ruling DP @-@ led coalition has a 75 @-@ seat majority in parliament , most of the bills the country must pass to make further progress on its EU integration path would require a three @-@ fifths majority -- 84 votes .
" Many Libyans want him to lead the process forward because they are scared if he is not there for any reason we will have what happened in Iraq , we will have what happened in Somalia , we will have what happened in Afghanistan . "
Noting the Albanian political leadership 's failure to implement the agreements reached by the country 's two main parties thus far , representatives of the international community called for quick action to resolve all outstanding issues , including the one involving birth certificates .
Bulgaria 's number one tennis player , Tsvetana Pironkova , won a big match on May 19th , beating former Olympic champion Elena Dementieva of Russia , 7 @-@ 5 , 4 @-@ 6 , 6 @-@ 4 .
Heat waves and blazing sunlight make it even harder than usual to concentrate on daily business and not think ahead to the summer vacation .
While no details about the specific measures in the action plan have been disclosed , information leaked in recent months has shed light on some other possible retaliatory steps under consideration .
Serbia does not have laws that would allow the authorities to introduce a state of emergency in extreme weather conditions .
The foundations of the International Olympic Academy , however , were completely burnt down .
Barak met with his Turkish counterpart , Vecdi Gonul , Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
Attacks by the terrorist Kurdistan Workers " Party ( PKK ) have contributed to this trend , as has the debate over a cross border operation in northern Iraq .
Following that , between 1996 and 1998 she was on the City of Skopje Council .
Representatives of the Macedonian government met with the International Atomic Energy Agency to discuss establishing a PET medical centre .
Mira Samardjic , a high school student , said that Serbian literature is a part of the curriculum .
While not a member of the Dutch ruling coalition , Wilders 's party backs the minority government , which depends on the PVV 's 25 lawmakers to secure a slim majority in the 150 @-@ seat national parliament .
" Life does not halt in the days before the elections , " the BBC quoted Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic as commenting at the time , rejecting the accusations .
" The concerts are great , but it seems like it 's even better at the parties thrown here at the camp .
Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler met with 62 Turkish scientists participating in the Large Hadron Collider ( LHC ) experiment in Geneva .
Political dialogue resumes in Macedonia
" This is about rule of law , " US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Reeker said . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
According to the EC , labour market conditions in the country remained difficult and employment continued to decline during the fourth quarter by 1 % year @-@ on @-@ year .
At a crossroad : Turkey and the Arab @-@ Israeli conflict
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Police Director Zlatko Miletic . [ FBiH police ]
She added that the three crew members would appear before a judge and would probably be fined .
" People have somewhat lost interest in the show , due to the almost annual scandals related to the alleged contest rigging , " she said .
Low @-@ cost airline Easy Jet opened its doors to travellers to and from Kosovo , according to officials at Pristina International Airport .
A billboard in Pristina congratulates US President Barack Obama . [ Laura Hasani ]
With 34.3 % of the vote , it will have 37 members in the assembly , followed by the Democratic League of Kosovo , which won 22.6 % and will be represented by 25 members .
Making Turkey even more attractive to these shadowy businesses is its inclusion in the Nuclear Suppliers Group ( NSG ) and the Missile Technology Control Regime ( MTCR ) -- two international coalitions designed to prevent the spread of nuclear and missile technologies .
" We did not need a separate declaration on Srebrenica , this way it looks like Serbian victims are less important . "
The case has taken on a regional dimension , with Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor denying allegations that he played a role .
All 53 members of the African Union received invitations to the meeting , and 50 are participating .
Osijek , located in the eastern part of Croatia , was heavily targeted during the war .
Moratinos will only co @-@ chair with her the informal two @-@ day gathering of the bloc 's top diplomats opening in Cordoba on March 5th .
We expect to receive guidance from the EU this year on a set of standards to be fulfilled so that our citizens can also move freely without visas in the coming years .
A recent survey , commissioned by USAID and carried out by Strategic Marketing , showed internet use in Macedonia is on the rise .
Veliko Tarnovo impresses with its original architecture .
The French company Alstom won the tender for the construction of the Stanari thermal power plant in Doboj , Bosnia and Herzegovina , the London @-@ based Energy Financing Team Group reported on Sunday ( October 14th ) .
He will hold talks with officials and attend ceremonies marking the 65th anniversary of Belgrade 's liberation in World War II .
The third folklore festival " Sofia Spring " was held in Bulgaria 's capital on Sunday ( April 30th ) and Monday .
Efforts are being made to resolve them , as they may be a disadvantage in the further process of , not only restoration of understanding and trust , but of EU integration as well .
A Turkish research team says it has developed a nanotech @-@ based material which could be used for an " invisibility cloak . "
Everyone should be responsible for this , but as the recipient of 50 % of the people 's votes in the last election , AKP is even more responsible .
The party was formed this year as a derivative of the civic movement in Albania called Mjaft .
The political changes in Kosovo could potentially affect the KSF 's mandate as well .
The EU Council endorsed the scheduled accession of Bulgaria and Romania , as recommended in the latest report by the European Commission ( EC ) .
According to the press and RS Economics Minister Slobodan Puhalac , full production will resume there in early October .
With Cyprus ' presidential elections coming in February , however , Papadopoulos recently sought to take the initiative .
Furthermore , they can ask questions and interact with lecturers in real time just as they do in a " normal " conference .
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To prevent it from falling into the hand of the Nazis , Ottorino Barassi , the Italian vice @-@ president of FIFA , secretely took the trophy from the bank in Rome where it was kept after Italy 's 1938 victory and hid it in a shoebox under his bed throughout the World War II .
ZagrebDox closed in the Croatian capital on Sunday ( March 1st ) after a week @-@ long run that included 54 documentaries from all over the world .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's recent past , she adds , contributes to the situation .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 23 / 10 / 08
Actress Nicole Kidman was in Romania to film " Cold Mountain . " [ Getty Images ]
One of the other three detainees , identified only by the initials A.D. , was described by the authorities as Kheiriddine 's spiritual wife .
Many experts have left the ministries and gone into commercial or financial businesses , and EU officials fear that the new , inexperienced candidates might slow the negotiation process even more .
The deal , covering a period of 15 years , also sets transit fees for the Azeri gas that will be shipped to Europe via Turkey , as well as a new price for Turkish gas imports from the former Soviet republic to be introduced retroactively , as of April 15th 2008 .
Тhe central route runs through Turkey , Bulgaria , Macedonia , Serbia , Montenegro , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Croatia , Slovenia , and into either Italy or Austria .
The EC 's report on Macedonia notes achievements in the fight against corruption and progress in establishing a market economy , but warns that continuing political tensions are delaying reforms .
" I have received clarification and I have been reassured that there has been a misunderstanding and Serbia is by no means contemplating any use of force or military action , " Rehn told reporters .
The first head of state from Bahrain to visit Turkey , he met with President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday , signing a joint declaration on bilateral co @-@ operation .
Inflation reached 0.6 % during February , according to INSTAT , marking the very limits of deflation , also confirming serious hits in both demand and consumption .
Citing Greek police sources , The New York Times reported on Sunday that the funerary wreath , decorated with solid gold leaves and twigs , was dug up by a farmer in 1990 near Serres , in northern Greece .
Expressing his party 's support for the agreement , he also noted that if it is in a position to propose its ratification after next month 's election , it would do so .
But NATO officials say they have not yet determined which countries will be invited to join .
Science and Technology : Montenegro targets cyber crime
Greece blocked Macedonia 's candidacy due to the long @-@ running dispute over Macedonia 's name .
BiH Presidency Chairman Zeljko Komsic opened an exhibition entitled " Jajce -- The Royal Town " on Monday ( November 26th ) in Paris at the UNESCO headquarters .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana suggested earlier this week that if Russia continues to oppose a decision , the six @-@ member Contact Group composed of Britain , Germany , France , Italy , Russia and the United States , will likely take the lead in a bid to find a compromise . "
A structural benchmark in forming working groups for possible war veteran benefits and former political prisoners was met with a delay , " he said .
" There are passing references to other religions [ in religious textbooks ] , but not to ours , " said Sahan .
Many important people of Albanian ancestry have had a significant influence on modern Turkey .
Voicing regret over the development , European Commission ( EC ) spokeswoman Krisztina Nagy said France , which currently holds the rotating EU presidency , had invested " substantial efforts to find a solution to problems raised by Slovenia . "
It 's lucky that we have institutional support from the minister of justice and the government , which makes the job easier and guarantees quality .
The paper urges tourists to head for the beaches .
" There is almost no way that a diver can defend himself if a shark wants to kill him , " Croatia 's top shark expert , Dr. Alen Soldo , says .
" Maybe it can convince some states to see this country positively , and to recognise Kosovo , " Pack said .
" However , our objective is a solution which allows for the departure of the Bulgarian and Palestinian medical personnel from Libya and their transfer to the EU as soon as possible . "
Fire in a Serbia dance club killed six people last week . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
Romanian analysts are reading between the lines .
It also called for " solidarity and close co @-@ operation between the EU , international financial institutions and the Western Balkan countries " during the global economic crises .
Of course it is a long and a complicated procedure , but the new president should ensure that the constitution works for all citizens , " Popa told SETimes .
However , there few are from Kosovo 's north -- where Serbs make up the majority of the population .
Estonian Ambassador Marina Kaljurand 's bodyguards had to spray gas to protect her from assailants at a press conference she called to protest the lack of security around her country 's embassy .
Authorities in Kosovo are compiling required documentation to join the World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) as soon as possible .
Montenegro did not participate this year due to financial problems .
Measure would ban religious symbols from Albanian schools
Kosovo has obtained diplomatic recognition from 43 countries since declaring independence on February 17th .
Croatian fashion designer Igor Galas won first prize in the iD Dunedin Emerging Designer Awards held in Dunedin , New Zealand on Thursday ( March 11th ) .
Washington to emphasise support for Ahtisaari 's plan
" This is an indicator that the KSF is an institution which has trust internationally and has relations with the most democratically controlled armies . "
Just two days after the presidential election and the victory of pro @-@ Western incumbent Boris Tadic , the Serbian government has entered its deepest political crisis so far .
They enjoyed making friends with Croatian children , sightseeing , and improved their swimming skills in the clear blue Adriatic .
To gain broader backing for Croatia , Mesic attended the Non @-@ Aligned Movement summit in Havana this month .
One Serb was shot and two others were injured in the village of Dobrusa , part of the municipality of Istok .
Weekend talks between EU and Russian officials have failed to persuade Moscow to lift its ban on Polish meat .
Hajradini can sell it for 180 euros , provided she can find a buyer .
In late June , in addition to the main gathering at the site of the split rock , other cultural and religious events are held , including book promotions , religious concerts and theater performances .
Both sides had an equal opportunity to express their arguments on the case .
Montenegro signed a free trade agreement with member @-@ states of the European Free Trade Association in Geneva on Monday ( November 14th ) .
An " ultimatum " on Albanian election reform
Minister of Labour , Employment and Social Affairs Rasim Ljajic has been on Serbia 's political radar for nearly two decades .
A recent poll published by IRES shows the rate of confidence in the party has sunk to 18 % .
Although visibly satisfied with her talks with the new Serbian government , the prosecutor said she expects concrete action .
" Despite the authorities ' intervention , unfortunately we couldn 't avoid the disaster caused by the flooding -- too much water fell in a too short a time , " he said .
Hasan Nuhanovic , who lost his parents and only brother to the Srebrenica genocide , recently filed a lawsuit against the commanders of the Dutch battalion charged with protecting the UN safe haven .
Even fewer , however , realised that all EU countries do not have the same number of MEPs .
The only two on which it fared worse were financial market development and market size .
The protest will help democratise Albania , his party insists .
The prestigious think @-@ tank is also urging Turkey 's government to recommit to EU @-@ compliant reforms at the highest executive level ; immediately approve and begin implementation of the draft National Program for Adopting the EU Body of Law ; and re @-@ establish trust and co @-@ operation among parliamentary parties .
Bulgaria has shown " a strong reform momentum " since last summer , while Romania has breached its EU accession commitments to fight corruption , the European Commission said on Tuesday .
Legendary Greek singer Nana Mouskouri retires from a 50 @-@ year career .
NATO , like the authorities of our country , is very committed to the opening of the high air space .
" We achieved this level of growth , despite the fact that we had a serious energy crisis throughout the year , " said Prime Minister Sali Berisha during a meeting with media representatives in December .
This is not reflective of our people , " said the group 's leader , Ferdi Kadriu .
Most foreign workers in Croatia come from neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina .
The pilot edition of the Anibar Festival featured screenings , debates , and workshops .
Essentially , the blueprint provides for " monitored independence . "
The election commission also is filing misdemeanor charges against seven television channels : MRTV , Sitel , Alsat , A1 , Artan , Ohrid , and Orbis .
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" This would mean the politicisation of police , and keeping regions within the boundaries of entities , " the AFP quoted Tihic as saying .
In a move sure to re @-@ ignite political controversy , Albanian President Bamir Topi said late last month that he has asked the country 's general prosecutor , Theodhori Sollaku , to resign .
A wanted poster depicts war crimes fugitives Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
Those plans were designated a state secret and are not available to the public .
The most common scam is taking a longer route when a shorter one will do .
Jeremic said that the UN " remains firmly in the position that the six @-@ point plan must be implemented fully . "
Bosko Ceko , the RS auditor general , recently announced that the 2010 entity budget deficit was 395.2m euros , which is 54m euros more than the budget presented by the government of Prime Minister Aleksandar Dzombic .
Greece is having difficulty coping with the sharp rise in illegal immigrants attempting to enter Europe through Greek islands and the shores of the Aegean .
" Croatian hooligans are among the worst in Europe ; their reputation is horrible .
Born on January 7th 1934 in Nicosia , Papadopoulos studied law at King 's College in London .
Rising food prices broaden crisis in BiH
Turkey is investing in tangible areas that improve the lives of citizens and prepare them for the future , " he said .
The Iasi survey also shows that 61 % of the doctors described the country 's healthcare system reform as stationary , 21 % thought that the reform will be ineffective , while only 19 % believed that the reform will make a difference .
This has made them focus more on the constitution , rather than in having a look at what went wrong during the last elections , " Kelmendi told SETimes .
" It is difficult to expect those who pushed us into this crisis to pull us out of it .
Also in cultural news : Istanbul hosts a poetry festival , and Kosovo 's Majlinda Kelmendi wins gold in the Judo World Circuit in Tunis .
Romanian football legend Gheorghe Hagi ( left ) and Steaua Bucharest owner Gigi Becali hold a press conference Monday ( June 25th ) .
The economic crisis and grim economic forecasts for the year ahead have also taken their toll .
Croatia 's pop group Feminnem will represent the country at the 2010 Eurovision contest in Oslo . [ HRT ]
EU members Greece and Cyprus reiterated their backing Monday ( October 19th ) for Turkey 's EU bid , rejecting alternatives to full membership .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 08 / 04 / 08
When I realised that I 'm indeed among the first in the world to reserve a seat for space travel , giving up was not an option ! "
Slovenian home appliances maker Gorenje inaugurated on Monday ( March 5th ) its new production plant in the Serbian town of Zajecar .
In a statement from his prison cells issued in late September 2006 , Ocalan called on the militants to lay down their arms .
" I cannot speak for co @-@ operation , judicial , security or police matters , but we are committed as a government to implement the rule of law throughout Kosovo -- to establish the rule of law in the north , where there was an aberration , not to say anarchy for years , " said Tahiri .
A former US foreign service officer living in Athens -- Brady Kiesling -- said the dialogue is encouraging , but with the current Greek financial crisis , Papandreou has his hands full .
Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral military co @-@ operation , particularly in the context of the two countries ' common aspirations for NATO membership .
The two officials expressed readiness to co @-@ operate in the settlement of outstanding issues , including those involving the territorial borders between the two countries .
Austria 's OMV is holding talks with Turkey 's Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holding on gaining a majority stake in Petrol Ofisi AS , the country 's biggest fuel retailer .
Both are EU members and have equal rights , but France imposes its will here .
A recent study by the Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey revealed new details about the famous beads of eastern Anatolia .
He says émigrés will begin returning home , and that consumers and businesses alike , feeling insecure , will invest less .
Thessaloniki , Greece , announced the launching of a project to uncover and showcase its old town 's Byzantine walls , the ANA @-@ MPA news agency reported .
Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen and visiting Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman signed a visa @-@ free agreement Thursday ( September 17th ) .
The BBC notes that part of the government 's plan relies on tax collectors recovering billions of euros lost to tax evasion .
By the end of April , angry undergraduates have physically occupied 15 university departments nationwide to voice their grievances .
His Russian counterpart agreed about the importance of the steps taken in Lisbon .
The dispute comes three years after another squabble and cutoff of gas deliveries to the Russian neighbour .
He said the Bank should approve the credit in April .
Among the 21 people detained in Ankara , Istanbul , Antalya and Trabzon were retired generals Hursit Tolon and Sener Eruygur .
Syria 's brutal crackdown on dissent has had heavy consequences , and not only for the regime in Damascus .
I believe that the approval of the non @-@ visa regime for the BiH citizens would constitute a significant motivation factor and a strong catalyst for the overall process of BiH 's approximation to the EU .
Barroso said that he is convinced that there is real possibility of a solution and both countries need to show political will to achieve it .
" Serbia opened a dialogue and wants it to continue to find an acceptable solution for all , as well as wants a realistic solution .
On the heels of revelations about severe budget data misreporting by Greece , the news from Sofia fuelled suspicions about the actual fiscal situation .
The five benchmarks include reducing the dropout rate to 10 % , cutting by least 20 % the percentage of low @-@ achieving pupils in reading literacy and ensuring that at least 85 % of young people will complete upper secondary education .
Bokova is fluent in English , Russian , Spanish and French .
" This is Turkey 's biggest and most complex problem and they need to chart a very careful course , " he told SETimes .
" I 've thrown some frisbee , had a few beers and now I still have time to go back home and get some sleep before an early start for work tomorrow . "
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and EU Liaison Office head Renzo Daviddi signed an agreement Thursday ( October 9th ) in Pristina on pre @-@ membership assistance for Kosovo , which grants the new country 122m euros for this year .
The government also approved a strategy for integrated management of the country 's borders , a law on police last February and a plan to combat human trafficking .
" The only way for BiH and RS to survive economically is to establish a stable political situation in the country so funds can arrive , which in turn would allow for the creation of new jobs , salary payments , and increased purchasing power , " Misic told SETimes .
People near the site said they saw a mushroom cloud after the first blast .
It also quoted Jelko Kacin , the assembly 's standing rapporteur on Serbia , as stressing the importance of the SAA in the process of EU integration of the Western Balkan countries .
The event drew experts from Austria , Bulgaria , Germany , Greece , Romania and Turkey .
What is the timeline for MAP and full NATO membership ?
Meanwhile , Serbian nationalists have voiced support for Gaddafi , while condemning NATO 's efforts to protect Libyan civilians .
About 300 scientists took part in the event .
Parliament 's move to acknowledge the Srebrenica massacre has angered Serb war victims ' groups .
Belgrade recognised the values of Andric very early on , and in 1926 , at the age of 34 , he became an associate member of the Serb Academy of Sciences and Arts .
The two countries also agreed to limit the number of deployed intercontinental and submarine @-@ launched ballistic missiles to 700 each .
" Terrorists will strike whenever , wherever and with whatever means to make the most impact , " Frattini , who also serves as European Commission ( EC ) vice @-@ president , told reporters in Brussels as he unveiled the plan .
Under the plan , the employment rate of the EU population aged 20 @-@ 64 should be increased to 75 % by 2020 , up from 69 % today .
A delegation from the Belgian parliament visiting Pristina on Monday ( October 27th ) pledged support for Kosovo .
The country must show that the political system has matured after a long , and often troubled , transition to democracy .
The nine @-@ year modernisation plan covers the Pula @-@ Karlovac gas transmission system , the Central and Eastern Croatian systems , and Lika @-@ Dalmatia .
Violence and voter fraud marred the June 2008 parliamentary balloting , which had to be repeated in several districts .
" He has so many businesses and he lives in a country like Turkey .
These projects will replace the 148 tasks that the 2005 @-@ 2008 SCOPES programme funded .
The top international envoy in Bosnia and Herzegovina caught the country by surprise with his announcement Friday ( January 23rd ) that he is stepping down to become Slovakia 's foreign minister .
Inspired by the " times of grandparents , " students from two art schools in Pristina presented their work on 50 models .
The country claims Croatia is demonstrating bad governance , slow jurisprudence and corruption .
Other NGOs , like the Alumni Association of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies ( ACIPS ) , say that the EU progress report means political leaders are not doing their jobs .
Also this week : Microsoft Bulgaria launches two important educational initiatives .
The plan has already been rejected by Pristina , while Kosovo Serbs are divided regarding the proposal .
The draft resolution , however , stressed the need for Serbia to show full co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) to be able to make headway on the EU integration road .
Albania 's government awarded eight concession contracts to start the building of eight hydro power plants on Wednesday ( November 18th ) .
The parties of Serbia 's democratic bloc have agreed on forming a new government , and are also ready to remove a controversial ultranationalist politician from the post of parliament speaker , according to reports Friday ( May 11th ) .
Construction on the pipeline is expected to begin in 2008 . [ Getty Images ]
In her press statement , Aynur expressed her shock that " the empathy shown towards Spanish and Hebrew songs could not be established towards the love longs of the brotherly Kurdish language ; [ that it ] turned into hate is really saddening . "
" Turkey -- with its flourishing democracy , developing economy and increasing regional prestige -- is a source of inspiration for many people in the region .
The debate continues .
The United States has to understand and to demonstrate that it is now time for action , not words . "
" We will have to see in practice how much prices of the products will be reduced .
Six people are charged in connection with the June 27th police station bombing in Bugojno . [ Reuters ]
" We have once again sent a clear message that violence cannot be tolerated and that we will respond in the harshest manner to all attempts at jeopardising the security , safety of citizens , as well as of the police officers , " the minister said .
The opposition is demanding that all high @-@ ranking officials who obtain Hungarian citizenship be removed from their posts .
She was under Milosevic 's jackboot and under the influence of leaders and the Yugoslav Army General Staff , " Seks said .
The European Council places Turkey on equal footing with other membership candidates .
" The truth is , KCK is an illegal formation .
Minister of Culture , Youth and Sports Valton Beqiri said the event demonstrated the determination of the artists to communicate through cultural expression with Belgium and other European countries .
" Hope is still powerful and that 's why we are still fighting , " he added .
Bulgarian officials quickly condemned the verdicts .
She said he promised OLAF 's expert assistance in defining the criteria for including firms on that list .
A total of 46,325 candidates ran in the elections .
The IMF and Kosovo have reached a tentative agreement on an economic programme that could be supported by a 20 @-@ month stand @-@ by arrangement in the amount of 107m euros .
The total estimated mine @-@ clearing area is 1,555 square kilometers , or approximately 3 % of total territory .
Diplomatic Diary : Vatican official affirms support for Macedonia 's EU bid
" Mission London , " a satirical comedy directed by Dimitar Mitovski , which won this year 's Unbribable Award at the Motovun Film Festival in Croatia , and " Love.net , " an innovative drama about online dating , are among the movies that raise hope in Bulgarian moviemaking .
He used the next sentence to both distance himself from the uncomfortable and irritating reminders of past statements , while brandishing his nationalist credentials .
He said experts were trying to establish if it was a parcel bomb or suicide attack , adding it was too early to say who was behind the attack .
The focus was on civil @-@ military co @-@ ordination , capabilities and the bloc 's crisis management operations .
" Secrets , " an Albania @-@ Kosovo joint production directed by Spartak Pecani , is an allegory of transition in Albania .
More than 1,000 people began to march towards the site of the worst massacre in Europe since World War II .
Many Serb victims , Maric says , were killed in a monstrous manner and now are being " humiliated and minimised . "
However , even before his diagnosis , he had said he would retire from that post in order to make way for a younger generation of Social Democrats .
" I invite President Tadic to forget the handcuffs and jail cell and come to my office -- to the office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo -- for a handshake in order to launch inter @-@ state co @-@ operation . "
" I don 't see how unilateral recognition of independence for Kosovo can stabilise the situation in Europe .
Earlier this week , Serbian President Boris Tadic said the country would launch an initiative to have the Security Council request an opinion of the International Court of Justice on whether Kosovo 's independence would be legal or not .
Flags waved in Pristina . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Under the proposal , the border between Croatia and Slovenia would be established by a five @-@ member arbitration tribunal . [ AFP ]
Earlier this month , the European Commission ( EC ) issued a toughly worded report on Turkey 's accession progress .
" A full recognition of out @-@ of- state higher education degrees in Greece , in my opinion , can only benefit the society .
" The war cleared the path for ethnically clean bubbles , but in the years after the war politicians encouraged further dislocation of ethnic minorities to areas controlled by their own ethnic groups , " Mirhunisa Zukic , president of NGO Bosnian Union for Sustainable Return , told SETimes .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic met on Friday ( April 4th ) with UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon in New York .
" We are investing in new capabilities such as cyber and missile defence , " NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said about two weeks ahead of the summit .
Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavrevski called it a perfectexample of how a modestly devised event could develop into a true regional festival .
Frckovski , now a political scientist , served as interior and foreign minister in the 1990s .
However , the ordinance prompted criticism from both EU lawmakers and officials , as well as Romanian politicians and experts .
The same day , a report in the daily Sabah named Haydar Kirkal , 27 , as al @-@ Qaeda 's representative in Turkey and as one of the ten top operatives of the group arrested in the central Anatolian province of Konya , where another 24 people were reportedly detained Monday .
Under the constitution , he said , Turkey is a " single , undivided state " and its language is Turkish .
During a job interview , employers also ask women inappropriate questions about their marital status , their plans for marrying and about having children .
According to political analyst Vladimir Goati , however , the public should not overestimate Moscow 's ability to help the Serbian economy .
The generals -- Ante Gotovina , Ivan Cermak and Mladen Markac -- are charged with crimes against humanity and violation of war regulations during Operation Storm , which lasted from July to September 30 , 1995 , in areas of Croatia that were occupied by Serbs .
The Foreign Investors Council met in Belgrade .
The same poll found PASOK leading ND by more than seven percentage points -- 41.5 % to 34 % .
Gruevski says he expects UN envoy Matthew Nimetz , who is mediating the dispute , to come forward with more proposals soon .
This year , the country 's military also marked Orthodox Easter .
Negotiations are set to begin with the American @-@ Turkish Company , Bechtel @-@ Enka Joint Venture .
Around 130 Roma , including children and the elderly , lost their Belgrade homes to bulldozers . [ Getty Images ]
Correspondents in Belgrade report that police protection of the Croatian , Bulgarian and Hungarian embassies in the city is more apparent than before .
The arrested persons -- five Bulgarians and a Romanian woman -- allegedly gained hundreds of thousands of euros from human trafficking , forced prostitution and trafficking of human eggs .
Greece , Germany in a war of words over austerity
" [ We ] expect to see what work the relevant ministries have done towards creating the marketing company and hold them accountable for whatever has not been done , " Andreadis said .
" Even as we must share water equitably between man and states , we mustn 't forget another obligation : sharing water between man and nature . "
Current High Representative Miroslav Lajcak , who took office in July , has sharply criticised Dodik 's stance , and particularly his suggestion that RS could secede .
Also in cultural news : Romania 's national women 's handball team strikes gold at the World Cup , and a literature festival " Think Tank Town " will be held in Serbia .
Strasser has also stepped down , while Severin has said he will withdraw from the Socialists group but will remain in the EP . ( Gandul , Hotnews.ro - 22 / 03 / 11 ; MIA , STA , RTS - 21 / 03 / 11 )
Kostunica delivered an impassioned speech at Thursday 's rally , accusing the West of trying to rob Serbia of its territory and trick it into submission .
Earlier this year , meanwhile , Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha urged local authorities in Shkodra to co @-@ operate with the Montenegrin authorities in exchanging intelligence and creating new areas for inter @-@ regional co @-@ operation .
Officials at the Izmir Medical Chamber blamed the health ministry and health policies for the recent increase in newborn deaths .
" I applaud our athletes for not showing fervor before the symbols of nationhood , raising their hands to the heart for country , nation and so on ... Enough of this folly that claims that first comes the nation , then the church , then my family and only last I. "
For decades , Turks yearned for an acknowledgment of their western identity through Eurovision and sent their best performers .
They will be situated between 400m and 1,200m below sea level and will enable better predictions of earthquakes and hurricanes .
When the public discovered that he was both ill and destitute in old age , Minister of Labour and Social Policy Rasim Ljajic ensured that he received governmental assistance .
Two former senior Bulgarian officials praised the country 's widely @-@ criticised judiciary system after being acquitted of fraud and abuse of power on Wednesday ( November 17th ) .
The biggest losers were Railways of Serbia , US Steel , VIP Mobile and Velefarm , the biggest pharmaceutical and medical products company in Serbia .
Hilton plans to open a five @-@ star hotel in Podgorica . [ Getty Images ]
" It is obvious that Serbia is giving up on Kosovo , this means giving Kosovo up for the sake of European Union candidacy , " Ivanovic told the Belgrade media .
Speaking at the event , Belgrade mayor Dragan Djilas said the Nebojsa Tower held great historical importance , not just for Belgrade but for the entire region , because it was " a symbol of fighting , conquering and the achievement of freedom . "
The Macedonian government last week presented four new projects , worth 20m euros , aimed at developing the domestic IT sector in the next four years .
In an editorial published Thursday , the local daily Express deemed Schook 's press conference insulting .
With the proclamation , Kosovo 's leaders hope to close the last major chapter stemming from the breakup of Yugoslavia .
The group says that in the past four years , there have been 52 reported cases of general threats and pressure against journalists ; 22 physical attacks and eight death threats .
" We helped 33 women , only in Durres , to get the order of protection , " Egro added .
Among them is Elena Basescu , a model who happens to be the daughter of the president .
The prime minister countered these accusations by listing the new investments Macedonia has attracted in the last months .
Officials unanimously rejected the plan .
Fighting corruption has been one of the top priorities of Romanian authorities , especially since graft was one of the main sectors in which EU monitored Romania closely before its January 1st , 2007 , accession .
The two officials signed a memorandum of understanding that covers air , land and sea transportation between Turkey and Iran .
His attorney , Zdenko Tomanovic , said that Jocic , aka Joca Amsterdam , insisted in his statement to police that he had been dragged into a game of the Croatian intelligence structures , police and underground .
The rematch is on December 1st in Split .
Of the nearly 1.6 million employees with labour contracts in the Bulgarian private sector , more than 610,000 are in manufacturing . [ Getty images ]
If successful , the effort is likely to be hailed as Romania 's first effective tourism strategy .
Magicians , acrobats , dancers , jugglers , comedians , mimes and stilt walkers lined the streets for the week @-@ long festival , which kicked off on May 29th with a spectacular acrobatic performance and parade .
Due to the high noise level around the Montenegrin airport in the coastal city of Tivat , the government is considering banning two types of Russian aircraft .
Opera fans descended on Cyprus at the weekend .
Progress under the programme will be reviewed in 2013 .
The document , known as the " Red Book " or " Secret Constitution , " was previously shaped by the security concerns of the army , but is now being rewritten to emphasise economic co @-@ operation , in line with the Justice and Development Party government 's pursuit of a zero @-@ problem foreign policy .
The institute says 20 % of young people smoke before the age of 15 .
A 600 @-@ strong German battalion assigned to NATO will deploy to Kosovo by the end of this week to take part in regular operational exercises , KFOR announced on Wednesday ( March 14th ) .
He attended the 13th meeting of the Congress of North American Bosniaks on Friday in St. Louis and met with representatives of various US industries , including tourism , in Washington .
However , the EC said , both Slovenia and Croatia need to support the group .
We need some time to see the effect , which will affect in the development of the economy .
" As a leader of civil society , I am speaking out against all these non @-@ values which have to be torn down for women to become equal citizens .
While the operation was still in progress , a large fire broke out in the camp and firefighters were called in to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings .
We have very good co @-@ operation in the region and beyond .
Although a centre @-@ left party , it is likely to draw support from centre @-@ right voters who believe secularism is under threat .
Iliana Ivanova is a European Parliament ( EP ) member from Bulgaria 's ruling GERB party .
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ( front ) and Serbian counterpart Boris Tadic attend a ceremony Tuesday ( October 20th ) at the military cemetery in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
In addition , she will only finish off the four @-@ year mandate Borisov won in October 2007 .
" An opportunity to campaign for the opposition and freedom of expression are the necessary conditions for free and fair elections , " said Jacek Saryusz @-@ Wolski , the Polish head of the European Parliament 's foreign affairs committee .
It recently called on extremists across Europe to step up their activities before the trial , which will be handled by a different court than the one targeted Thursday , as it is used for administrative purposes .
US President Barack Obama , who appointed Holbrooke as his administration 's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2009 , praised him as " a true giant of American foreign policy who has made America stronger , safer and more respected . "
" Turkey is a very important country both for the region and for the US , " Ambassador Francis Ricciardone said . [ US government ]
Diplomatic Diary : Canada praises Croatia 's growth , co @-@ operation
Bosnian Serb politicians have repeatedly voiced their opposition to Inzko 's decisions .
Serbia and Montenegro were due to sign an extradition agreement Tuesday ( November 2nd ) .
After that , the country can decide whether two membership cards are too much to handle .
Pironkova , the lowest ranked player left in the draw , advances to the semifinals against Russia 's Vera Zvonareva on Thursday .
But , as the impact of the global crisis on the country 's economy proved worse than initially expected , in March , the Washington @-@ based institution agreed to increase its financial support to about 2.9 billion euros .
Such is the case is with [ suspected bomber Causevic ] . "
Bulgaria 's 41st National Assembly held its first session Tuesday ( July 14th ) , nine days after the parliamentary elections in which an opposition centre @-@ right party defeated the Socialists and their partners in the ruling tripartite coalition .
German director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck 's film " The Life of Others " won both the jury and audience 's awards for Best Feature Film at the 4th Zagreb Film Festival , which ended on October 21st .
" Surprising as it may be , the Balkan region is one of the safest in Europe , " UNODC Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa wrote in the preface .
" Croats live on one side of the river and Bosnians live on the other side .
It was one of a series of auctions under Greece 's 110 billion @-@ euro bailout loan agreement with the IMF and the EU .
Nine people between the ages of 19 and 47 were detained for suspected membership in an international weapons smuggling ring .
" You can change the rules of the game but it might take time for the new players to adapt to new rules , " he was quoted as saying , referring to Turkey 's security forces and judicial personnel .
During the investigation and the examination of witnesses , a prosecutor is obliged to call the suspect and his or her attorney to allow them to review case and all documents .
The strategy also aims to boost co @-@ operation with neighbouring countries and the United States , which has been providing actionable intelligence to Turkey since 2007 .
SETimes : The international community has lost much of its leverage in the country , and the global economic crisis has exacerbated BiH 's economic and social woes .
Bulgarian archaeologist Diana Dimitrova and her team have discovered a unique golden wreath in an unmarked tomb in the village of Krushare .
When it comes to the person for whom the Croats would buy a gift , as expected children will get the most gifts .
They also insisted on a special parliamentary inquiry .
Privatisation , however , has lagged , despite building pressure from the EU Troika -- the EC , IMF , and European Central Bank ( ECB ) -- footing the bill to save Greece .
The Association planned to protest in Sarajevo on Tuesday to express their " unhappiness " with the ruling and to welcome home the Bosnian legal team .
What happens , in my knowledge , is that emigrants share time and labour between Greece and Albania .
" The Netherlands is no supporter of this proposal , " Brussels @-@ based Euobserver cited the minister as also noting .
Under the scheme , several offshore companies were established to transfer the money to Serbia , where it could then be paid into the accounts of local companies , Radislavljevic said .
Experts believe that more than 500 minors -- predominantly Roma -- live or work on the streets of Belgrade .
The group also found that the official Union of Bulgarian Journalists has little authority and that the journalists ' code of ethics remains largely a piece of paper .
Of these , 27.5 million were internally displaced persons ( IDPs ) , 15.4 million were refugees and 837,500 were asylum @-@ seekers .
Over the last few days , political leaders in BiH have met separately with Schwarz @-@ Schilling and the US and German ambassadors , in a bid to jumpstart the reform process .
Parliament convened its first session under the new government Tuesday ( July 14th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Under it , deployment remains separate from the Ahtisaari plan for supervised independence , which has not won Security Council approval .
" We will address the fact that in each country , war crimes were committed and those who did them live in the other country , where they didn 't commit war crimes , and are thus escaping justice , " said Croatian prosecutor Mladen Bajic .
That means that in the coming weeks and months , we can be arrested and punished .
Negotiations on measures to fight climate change should be completed by the end of this year , EU leaders decided at a two @-@ day summit that ended in Brussels on Friday .
The new government , which was agreed on by former Prime Minister George Papandreou and ND leader Antonis Samaras , will be in place until elections , tentatively set for February .
The court ruled that Serbia first failed to prevent , and then failed to punish and extradite , the persons responsible -- including former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic .
Albania -- especially the southern part of the country -- is described as the cheapest tourist destination in this section of the list .
Closer to home , the Slovenian band Laibach put on a spectacular show , while the girls from Marsheaux - a band based in Thessaloniki - mesmerized fans with synthpop mix .
Serbia will face nine @-@ time champion France in the December finals in Belgrade .
A burgeoning middle class in neighbouring Turkey and the proximity of Greece 's numerous eastern Aegean islands have created a lucrative market for Greek tourism operators , with Thessaloniki and Athens also figuring into the picture .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan appealed to the public Monday to refrain from turning funerals into anti @-@ government protests .
The former Soviet Union has vast resources in natural gas and also in water , which many analysts see as the next industrial commodity .
A Kosovo Serb in the village of Susica votes in the constitutional referendum Saturday ( October 28th ) . [ Getty Images ]
On Monday , Serbian President Boris Tadic wrote to the UN and the current EU presidency @-@ holder , the Czech Republic , asking for better protection of Kosovo Serbs .
Oia in Santorini is hugely popular with tourists . [ Getty Images ]
The leader of the group was identified as a 51 @-@ year @-@ old Ali Kheiriddine , a former Sofia mufti .
Organised crime can be found in every pore of society , but mostly in politics and economy .
The report cited Albania as the country with the highest incidence of bribery ( 66 % of respondents paid a bribe in 2006 ) among 57 nations surveyed , well above the 9 % average for the region .
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Meanwhile , the leader of the main opposition party PASOK , George Papandreou urged the president to convene an urgent meeting among all political leaders .
If the army comes into the city , they might escape .
Telenor will have to lease the telecommunications infrastructure from rival Telekom Srbija .
Sandzak is a poor and highly underdeveloped region where I also see social unrest as a potential security threat .
We work as citizens of Kosovo , " he says .
Getting enough voluntary support for the so @-@ called Private Sector Involvement ( PSI ) programme was a demand of the EU @-@ IMF @-@ ECB Troika as a condition of the second , 130 @-@ billion @-@ euro rescue package .
Even though they represent the majority in Srebrenica , the Serbs say they receive less financial support that the Bosniak residents .
Responding to the criticism , Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski pledged that the pace of reforms would accelerate , with new laws to be forwarded to Parliament by July .
Vanli said he started training with the players because he was in contention to be the coach for Liberia and wanted experience training Africans , but working with them soon became a passion .
This year , ambassadors serving in Macedonia also participated in Tree Day .
Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska rejects that claim .
It is important for all to exercise restraint and calm , and I think we should prevent unnecessary delays in trying to find a solution for the status of Kosovo , " NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said .
Officials have sought to relieve concerns about whether the 50 embassies and consulates where the voting will take place can accommodate the number of voters .
But with the elections now scheduled for June , it will be difficult to meet those conditions by the time the EC issues its reports in September .
There is always the risk that the action aimed at removing the barricades by force might jeopardise a peaceful and safe environment .
In Kosovo " we have families of two different religions , living under the same roof , " he noted .
" I think that there are considerable chances to make mistakes in the nomination process , " Haxhia said , " especially with the situation in the parliament . "
Few of the 200 asylum seekers in the predominantly Roma Shuto Orizari neighbourhood in Skopje wanted to speak to SETimes .
There were two invalid and 24 blank votes as well .
" Although the crisis has obviously had an impact on Macedonia , it has faired significantly better than most other countries in the region , " said the government at a joint press conference with the heads of the Macedonian financial institutions .
The championship has occurred every two years since 1968 .
SETimes : You co @-@ operate with other ombudsmen in the region .
Citigroup and Greece 's Piraeus Bank were named as advisers in a concession to develop the 1,500 @-@ acre site of the former airport .
A further initial appearance was then scheduled for August 29th .
" The organisation of the exercise is proof of the maturity of the structures that control the BiH armed forces , and also a proof we can participate in the most complex military activities as an equal partner , " said Komsic .
" I think it immoral that a president can say something like that to the citizens .
UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe was in Cyprus on Monday ( March 31st ) for talks with Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders .
Southeast European Times correspondent Jonilda Koci contributed to this report .
The country also serves as a transit point for moving synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals towards Turkey and beyond to Afghanistan .
The films will be presented within 15 programmes : Competition Features , Competition Shorts , In Focus , Competition Documentaries , Tribute to Todd Haynes , Panorama , Panorama Documentaries , New Currents , New Currents Shorts , Open Air , Children 's Programme , TeenArena , All Shorts , Special Screenings and Sarajevo City of Film .
Albanian President Alfred Moisiu arrived for a two @-@ day visit to Poland on November 14th .
He said he will need to decrease his travels to Serbia .
Torrential rains trigger floods
In their statement Monday , the EU leaders slammed Russia for its " disproportionate " use of force in Georgia and its unilateral recognition on August 26th of the independence of its southern neighbour 's breakaway provinces of Abkhazia and South Ossetia .
Prior to the launch of its accession talks , Turkey signed a deal extending its customs agreement with the EU to all its new members , including Cyprus , which joined the bloc in May 2004 , minus its Turkish @-@ run north , which is recognised by Ankara alone .
In addition , the cabinet intends to boost its efforts against corruption and provide for stricter control over agricultural subsidies , Kosor said .
Avdyli : To achieve its purpose and objective , MARRI organises many activities .
But it may strengthen the position of Hashim Thaci within the PDK , as Limaj is seen as a rival , " says Bytyci .
There are about 250,000 Muslim asylum @-@ seekers , about 120,000 Muslims in Thrace , as well as tens of thousands of undocumented migrants and children of Muslim migrants .
To prevent this , Lajcak moved to allow the state government to hold sessions as long as most ministers are present .
Nurses earn less than street cleaners in Serbia , scoffed one practitioner . [ Reuters ]
At the same time , NATO urged local political leaders " to work together to re @-@ double their efforts to improve further the efficiency and self @-@ reliance of state @-@ level institutions and to advance essential reform priorities . "
Croatian real estate market liberalised
" They are politically active , like other citizens , in that they support one candidate or policy position over others , " White said .
Even at the licenced stores , nobody can buy it between 7pm and 6am .
Ahead of it were Brazil , India , Vietnam , South Korea , the United States and Russia .
" Through Turkey , the EU can extend the zone of peace , stability and democracy into the Middle East , " he said .
Skopje is hoping to receive an invitation to join during NATO 's upcoming summit , which begins on April 2nd in Bucharest .
The country occupies some of the territory in the region that was known as Macedonia after the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC , and Greece is fiercely protective of him and what it claims is historical evidence proving Macedonia is Greek , a view vehemently disputed in Macedonia .
A country that wishes to join the EU , and has at least made such nominal claims , must be consistent in its external affairs with Brussels .
Serbia will be able to withdraw a maximum of $ 200m each year .
He is determined to find out what caused his daughter 's death .
Court President Judge Rosalyn Higgins rejected BiH 's claim for monetary reparations .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 04 / 01 / 11
" I decided to buy a property here because of the beautiful weather , cheap prices and because it 's easy to communicate with the local people , " Marina , a Russian , told SETimes .
By Ana Blazevic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 19 / 05 / 08
How does your civic work help the Roma in Macedonia ?
Kosovo leaders call for calm after weekend clash
The streets of the Serbian capital became one big track for professional runners and amateurs .
The Giulesti maternity ward has been evacuated and shut down pending the outcome of the investigation .
Gotovina was born on October 12th 1955 on the Croatian island of Pasman within the Zadar municipality .
" Turkey is one of the few countries in the world that has good relations both with Israel and with the Arab world , " Gul said in an interview with the state broadcaster TRT .
The meeting was held in the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in New York .
Slovenian President Danilo Tuerk pledged his country 's support for BiH 's EU bid . [ EU ]
But Amor , another former supporter , was less optimistic , saying he doubted the party will be able to regain its old position at the head of Kosovo politics .
Attempts at mass legalisation in 2003 , 2006 and 2009 all ended in failure .
Although they did not cast votes , PSD senators did attend the parliamentary session in order to ensure a quorum .
With some of the roads in the area closed to traffic , drivers had to spend the night in their cars .
Zika Mitrovic of the Roma Heart NGO was a member of the co @-@ ordinating body that worked on planning the resettlement of Roma families .
While denying any direct links with the al @-@ Qaeda network , many of those arrested for the 2003 bombings have admitted they had attended militant Islamist training camps in Chechnya and Afghanistan .
Specifically , the world wants to see not only a commitment to multiethnicity but a maturing political climate .
However , the closures not only meant sacrificing lucrative energy exports , but have exacerbated winter energy shortages across the region .
" We have agreed with Russia to ensure the transit of the convoy to its final destination in Kosovo .
October -- Serbian voters approve in a referendum a new constitution , describing Kosovo as an inalienable part of the country 's territory .
Despite some optimism regarding recent talks , the Cyprus issue remains deadlocked over core issues .
But the resolution omits the word genocide .
" Rejecting police reform is actually rejecting European integration . "
But Kosovo Albanian leaders are adamant that the process must now come to an end .
Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amada -- whose country currently holds the EU 's rotating presidency -- said the health and consumer policies and transport chapters will open on December 18th .
His remarks drew criticism from Croatian President Stipe Mesic , who attended the Zagreb forum , as well as from politicians in BiH 's other two main ethnic communities .
The SPS , led by former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic until his death in 2006 , now has a chance for a new beginning .
Representatives of the Macedonian Foreign Investment Agency attended the seminar .
Regardless of how much progress Macedonia has made in these areas , the country 's name dispute with neighbouring Greece remains a sticking point . Although resolving the issue is not officially a pre @-@ condition for membership , Athens has leverage within the bloc , and several other EU members have backed Greece .
Romania ( 4.04 ) and Macedonia ( 3.81 ) , each climbed up three places to the 66th and 80th , respectively .
With participation in the planned Greek bond swap seen as poor so far , Athens is considering extending the terms .
An art gallery owner , who preferred to remain anonymous , said the gallery has had endless arguments with the bars for blocking the entrance with tables .
The move followed the launch of visa liberalisation talks with BiH , designed to eventually grant BiH citizens visa @-@ free travel to the EU .
However , more important for happiness are factors such as having friends to count on , sense of freedom to make life choices , healthy life expectancy and absence of corruption , it added .
SETimes : How should the Serbia and Kosovo issue be resolved , including the EU- facilitated dialogue ?
" For those who violated the law , an internal inquiry with a lawsuit will follow , " Morina said .
Crvenkovski : When it comes to key issues for the Republic of Macedonia I and the government have satisfactory co @-@ operation and harmonised positions .
And , it noted -- despite pay cuts , tax hikes , slashed pensions , the expected firing of 150,000 public workers , eliminating collective bargaining and minimum wage cuts -- Greece must reduce spending another 12 billion euros the next two years .
It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 % .
July -- Serbian court sentences 68 Kosovo Albanians , charged with setting up a parallel police force , to up to eight years in prison .
Serbs are doing aggressive propaganda , not just now , but previously .
The Kozloduy plant supplies around 40 % of Bulgaria 's electricity .
But such initiatives should not be " linked to the solution of the Kosovo status problem , " he said .
Montenegrin ambassador assesses ties with Turkey
Europe 's newest state eyes NATO membership
That is a remarkable testament to the success of the Dayton @-@ Paris accords -- they have brought BiH to a point where the accords themselves are no longer the determining factor in BiH 's political , economic and social stability .
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline offered a direct sale to the government , but the government ignored the offer and purchased the vaccine from Novartis , paying a price 30 % higher than in neighbouring Croatia .
Business : Healthcare wages to increase 10 % in Serbia
" The United States wants Macedonia to be the strongest candidate for NATO , " Fried said .
On Friday , Greece urged Turkey to abandon its plans to build the nuclear facilities .
There are no Albanian interpreters in Serbia aside from one university professor who took a small part of the translation .
The divestment will be overseen by the World Bank , which will help Albania auction KESH 's aging distribution lines .
The crowd gathered in front of the Terazije Fountain to get a piece of the bread , which weighed in at 50 kilos and contained three coins .
Such participation fortifies the international networking that is a precondition for a successful career in research .
The decision to treat the two sets of war crimes separately has proved controversial .
The forecast is much less optimistic than the government 's target of 4 % to 4.5 % .
And we , of course , are in constant contact with President [ Boris ] Tadic , " said Merkel .
Corruption tops the list of citizens ' worries . [ Getty Images ]
Crvenkovski asked de Hoop Scheffer to convey to Brussels that Macedonia remains dedicated to becoming a full member of the Alliance as soon as possible , which he described as important to stability and the region .
Retired General Ante Gotovina was arrested in the Canary Islands on December 7th 2005 . [ File ]
The trial 's importance is highlighted by the presence of Jean @-@ Francois Terral , the French ambassador to Belgrade .
Over half of the survey respondents ( 51.5 % ) said a cross @-@ border action against PKK bases in northern Iraq is necessary .
By Ivana Jovanovic in Belgrade and Linda Karadaku in Pristina for Southeast European Times -- 14 / 03 / 12
Since 2000 , Germany has invested 1.27 billion euros in Serbia .
But the reactions of my guests are generally OK , since they already know what the show is like and what I 'm like , so they can 't be too surprised if I say something funny or act weird .
" And if Nikolic had gotten the elections , what would he have done tomorrow as prime minister , when dissatisfied workers go on a hunger strike or begin a more radical protest ? "
Voters opted instead for the Democratic Action Party 's candidate , Bakir Izetbegovic , the 54 @-@ year @-@ old son of wartime president Alija Izetbegovic .
Production of the Fiat Punto in the Zastava factory in Kragujevac , Serbia , will start in March , Zastava Group CEO Zoran Radojevic said on Wednesday ( January 14th ) .
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Meanwhile , leaders of the other Adriatic Charter country offered membership , Croatia , hailed the decision as a stamp of approval on reform efforts .
In terms of incidence of undeclared work , Romania is at the top of the Central and Eastern European countries , followed by Bulgaria , the 83 @-@ page paper said , describing the levels of informal employment in the two Balkan nations as " quite high . "
President Traian Basescu on Monday ( December 18th ) denounced the country 's former communist system as " criminal " and said it is responsible for crimes against humanity .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 25 / 11 / 09
A regional conference titled " Advancing Competitiveness via International Standards and Technical Regulations " was held at the Macedonian Chamber of Commerce in Skopje on Thursday ( January 25th ) .
" Serbia still sorely needs support from the International Monetary Fund in order to secure even fragile macroeconomic stability , " Djogovic says .
Romanian President Traian Basescu , making an official visit to Skopje on Thursday ( May 27th ) , voiced his unconditional support for Macedonia 's NATO and EU aspirations .
Birtok @-@ Baneasa received support for his research from the Engineering Faculty and from a specialised institute in Bucharest after participating in the 2007 national invention fair .
Although meteorologists are saying the temperatures are due to break , no rain is forecast for the region .
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The Greek part of the divided island joined the EU in 2004 , but its administration is not recognised by Ankara .
However , the municipal politics of Belgrade , where the Socialists have already forged a coalition with the DSS and the Radicals , could be a problem .
We are at the stage now where the decision is purely political , " Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin said on Monday , ahead of a meeting of the EU nations ' top diplomats in Brussels .
UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe , who arrived in Cyprus on Sunday to assess prospects for possible new negotiations , seemed optimistic Wednesday .
As Nazrul said , despite the difficulties , life is better than in Bangladesh .
Mladic 's lawyer , Milos Saljic , says his client 's physical and mental state is alarming .
The government has acted before to tackle underage drinking , which has become a serious problem in Macedonia .
He says that the label of " terrorist act " by the government is accurate because of the level of the incident .
Fortunately , it was not seen as a political movie with either a pro- or anti @-@ abortion message .
The two leaders signed protocols on cooperating in the fields of natural gas and oil . [ Getty Images ]
According to Pellum Kallaba of the Kosovo Centre for Security Studies , it is time for border demarcation to be depoliticised and seen instead as a technical problem that affects the daily lives of citizens .
" As Turkey emphasises religion and religious culture , the wound at the base of the European opposition to Turkey is scratched , " Yilmaz says .
BiH Defence Minister Muhamed Ibrahimagic thanked US Ambassador Patrick Moon , calling it a reaffirmation of Washington 's commitment to support BiH .
Nearly 100 Turkish researchers are contributing to the organisation 's work , said Aymar .
Of course , not all client requests are easily met , says agency head Sasa Radovic .
Slovenia 's president said on Monday that Kosovo citizens should enjoy freedom of movement within Europe .
The foreign minister of Lithuania visited Macedonia and signed a deal on the avoidance of double taxation and fiscal evasion .
An ultra @-@ modern facility , it showcases the natural sciences and the evolution of the planets .
The ancient animal was among several sets of fossil remains dating five to ten million years ago .
Once the pipeline becomes fully operational , it will pump 63 billion cubic metres of Russian gas to Europe per year .
In a survey by the Institute for Democracy and Mediation in June 2007 , 90 % of respondents said that they support Albanian membership in NATO .
The Greek Foreign Ministry also condemned Gul 's visit , describing it as an " unproductive move against the international legal order . "
The participating countries -- Albania , BiH , Bulgaria , Croatia , Moldova , Montenegro , Romania , Serbia and Macedonia -- have received significant financial help for their projects , thus changing the Pact from a political presence to an economical initiative .
" This will positively affect Macedonia 's statehood and development because there are nearly as many Macedonian citizens abroad as there are in the republic , excluding the Macedonians coming from the neighbouring countries .
The 7th meeting of the International Association of Genocide Scholars ( IAGS ) took place in Ilidza , Bosnia and Herzegovina 's , on July 9th .
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By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 13 / 10 / 10
" [ T ] he government has taken the decision to give until 30 June 2009 to all suspended officers to return to work , " stated a joint government @-@ EULEX press release .
Science and Technology : Genome Centre inaugurated in Sofia
Parvu underlined though the importance of the peaceful nationwide protests .
During the trip , Hoxhaj also met with Arab League Secretary @-@ General Nabil al Arabi , who said he will raise the issue of recognition in future Arab League meetings .
Serbian and Romanian officials reached an agreement concerning the Vlach minority in Serbia , which was sufficient for Bucharest to withdraw its conditions for Belgrade .
The Zenica municipality of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Kazakh pipeline operator KazTransGas signed a memorandum of understanding on March 19th on the construction of a new thermal power plant .
By law , the foreign ministry nominates candidates for ambassador , but appointments , as well as dismissals , are subject to the president 's approval .
The 14 @-@ member Serbian team includes athletes competing in shooting , athletics and table tennis .
" It 's more valuable that it was treasured by someone , " she said .
European Parliament rapporteur Tanja Fajon says it is essential to include Kosovo in the Schengen process and she urges Pristina to meet EU criteria .
Tensions are also running high because of several physical clashes between the Serbs and Hungarians in the mixed village of Temerin .
Serbia has already signed similar agreements with China and the United States .
( AP , Reuters , DPA , AKI , RFE / RL , Fena - 18 / 07 / 07 ; Balkan Investigative Reporting Network -- 17 / 07 / 07 - 18 / 07 / 07 )
Established in December of 2005 , they represent an amalgam of the two founding armies -- the Bosnian @-@ Croat Army of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian Serb Army of Republika Srpska .
Last week , a EULEX judge in the Pristina District Court ordered Limaj to spend a month under house arrest while awaiting trial .
Stressing good neighbourly relations , MEPs urged authorities to comply with EU requests on " countering the resurgence of ' hate speech ' , particularly in the media , against neighbouring states . "
" There has never been a moment 's hesitation in terms of the commitment of the two leaders in Cyprus to succeed , " UN special envoy Alexander Downer said on Monday ( February 16th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Former Serbian President Milan Milutinovic was acquitted on Thursday ( February 26th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Addressing the Serbian parliament , Medvedev stressed that Moscow is not against the Western Balkans ' EU enlargement .
Plastic surgeons and laryngologists at the Clinical Hospital Centre in Zagreb restored a patient 's voice by extracting fat through liposuction and injecting it into her vocal cords .
Some already enjoy success .
However , Macedonian media have been reporting that Siti blew himself up with a bomb .
Milos Solaja , director of the Center for International Relations in Banja Luka -- an NGO which deals with political analysis -- said that the main political forces in RS has formulated its attitude about NATO with the official position of Serbia , which is distrustful of an alliance .
The missions are expected to spend about two weeks in the country and meet with Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou .
Switzerland announced last week it will not lift restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian jobseekers until at least the end of May 2014 .
" These [ current @-@ account deficit ] numbers are worrying , " Colak says .
Insisting instead on Kosovo 's substantial autonomy within Serbia , Belgrade has rejected Ahtisaari 's blueprint , seen as paving the way for eventual statehood .
" In terms of population and market potential , Albania is the best investment , " Coskun said .
It will propose the final price level sometime in March , when it submits a price adjustment proposal to the local energy regulator .
Poll projections are too close to call .
For decades , the province 's ethnic Albanian majority has aspired to independence .
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You and the government have a joint stance - if the choice comes down to the name or an NATO invitation , Macedonia must choose its name .
The real opposition is more than important for the processes Kosovo is going through , " Kadriu said .
In Zagreb recently , 3,000 people attended a rally that was organised by a Facebook group which is critical of Sanader 's plans .
Such " double schools " are an educational phenomenon that came about as a result of the unsettled political relations between Croats and Bosniaks in parts of the country with a significant Croat population .
" Greeks have seen their rights reduced , their salaries reduced and their expectations crushed , " Reuters quoted PASOK spokesman Petros Efthimiou as saying Thursday .
Jovanovic : Handing Mladic to justice should not be seen as blackmail in which Serbia tried to ensure its place in Europe .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -16 / 03 / 11
Southeast Europe has also been a site for al @-@ Qaeda recruitment activities , with the group seeking to exploit the religious divisions that fuelled the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s .
The amendment comes after an uprising of cafe and restaurant owners who claim their businesses have nearly collapsed since the law , one of the most restrictive smoking bans in Europe , was implemented in May .
Majorettes from Kiseljak and Mostar , magicians from Spain and Germany , an orchestra from France and other performers took part in the event , which ran from June 12th to the 17th .
More than 100 Kosovo teens were treated for a mysterious illness last week .
Albanian President Alfred Moisiu confirmed on Sunday ( January 14th ) that local elections would take place February 18th .
Kosovo has set up a legal team , headed by Michael Wood , a British expert in international law , to represent its interests before the ICJ .
Sejdiu invited Kosovo Serbs to participate in the local elections , as an important element in the country 's political process .
Efraim Zurof from the Simon Wiesenthal Centre in Jerusalem has voiced disappointment with what he describes as " postmodernist trash . "
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 24 / 11 / 09
The men 's team surprised many by taking second place in the World League late this month .
Mesic also called a meeting of the National Security Council , which is expected to convene on Friday .
The number of companies climbed from 733 in 2006 to 2,074 by the end of 2010 , with the sharpest increase occurring in 2008 -- from 619 to 1,168 -- when Bulgaria introduced its 10 % flat corporate and personal income tax .
" I expect the parliament to offer a definite solution in this case , " BiH Prime Minister Nikola Spiric said . [ Getty Images ]
I am not a person who wishes to live in the past and pursue political and material gain from that .
Through a separate electric meter , the electricity is transferred to the firm EVN Macedonia , " said Zvonko Markovski , director of the SIETO company , which operates the facility .
She also took silver in the small @-@ bore pistol event .
" Five large cases in which well @-@ known political figures are involved and which media cover , have been closed .
In Serbia , meanwhile , a spokesman for the ruling Democratic Party of Serbia accused Lajcak of trying to eliminate RS , and of doing so at a delicate time when Kosovo status talks are under way .
The soldier brought the baby to an orphanage in Vlasenica , controlled at the time by Serbian military forces .
Croatia 's independence war ended with Europe 's biggest land offensive since World War II .
" An arrest warrant was granted by a local Mitrovica district court judge upon an application of a local prosecutor .
Murray Rothbard advocated the role of entrepreneurship in economic development . [ Wikipedia ]
Many senior citizens fear the global economic crisis is about to inflict another round of suffering on them .
The fair will provide an opportunity for readers to meet a variety of writers from the region .
Limaj also told Kosovo Radio and Television that some commissioners of parties " trafficked " votes of the candidates from one to another , within one party list .
That is what the EU also supports and we do not think it would be for the interest of any party to make things much worse in Iraq , " media reports quoted a European diplomat , speaking on condition of anonymity , as saying .
The article stipulates that Greece " agrees not to object " to Macedonia 's application for membership in international organisations and institutions that refer to it as FYROM .
Greece has demanded the repatriation of 22,000 illegal immigrants to Turkey in the last four years , but Ankara has accepted only approximately 4,000 of them .
" Everybody made the same offer .
" I 'm sure that at the end of the day it will be a success story for Croatia , for the EU and also for Southeast Europe .
By Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 14 / 02 / 12
SNS Deputy President Aleksandar Vucic criticised the cabinet for its economic policy while New Serbia ( NS ) leader Velimir Ilic blamed the ruling coalition for failing to meet promises for opening new jobs and securing EU membership in 2013 .
Ethical scandals and public unrest have buffeted the Karamanlis government during its second term . [ Getty Images ]
Istanbul will be hosting Future Fish Eurasia 2008 .
" [ Former Prime Minister George Papandreou ] dismantled the country but continues to support the great work of PASOK .
Authorities in Serbia had warned the Kosovo Serbs that they would stop receiving their salaries and pensions if they participated , said Slavisa Petkovic , chairman of the Serb Democratic Party .
Serbian Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic . [ Getty Images ]
If the recession continues to be this deep , the agreement will be in trouble . "
Also in business news : Saudi Arabia invests in an Albanian highway project and the IMF approves a payment to Romania .
Czech Deputy Prime Minister Alexandr Vondra said " the French presidency mandate for the EU @-@ Russia summit ... did not contain any mention of the US anti @-@ missile shield . "
The National Hellenic Research Foundation a digital recreation of the royal palace of King Philip II of Macedon .
Croatian skier Natko Zrncic @-@ Dim won the bronze medal in the super @-@ combined competition at the Alpine Skiing World Championship in Val d 'Isere , France , on Monday ( February 9th ) .
According to Belgrade officials , Serbia does not wish to sue the countries that have recognised Kosovo , because that would be contrary to its desire to quickly join the EU .
If a public worker is removed from his position because of failure to perform his work , the Agency for Administration will act as a secondary commission and will determine whether , based on the person 's complaint , he can return to work .
" I believe our presence will be very dynamic , " said Triantafylla Serveta , speaking of fellow Greek fans who will be rooting for their team in South Africa .
" The measure of success would be a notch higher if some practical partnerships emerge in the interstices of the meetings .
The nominal GDP produced by the economy last year amounted to 10.6 billion euros , up from 9.7 billion euros in 2006 .
In December , relatives of Alevis and leftists who perished during a horrific 1978 incident in the city of Maras gathered to mark the anniversary of their deaths .
Peci has asked EULEX to intervene and return judges to the Kosovo institutions ' property .
Romanian President Traian Basescu and military officials visited the country 's NATO troops in Afghanistan on Thursday ( March 4th ) .
A man displays an image of jailed Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan during a demonstration last month . [ Getty Images ]
The UN Security Council approved on Wednesday ( November 28th ) the appointment of Serge Brammertz as the new chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
The Ministry of Energy ( METE ) , meanwhile , concurs with the miners ' demands but not with the strike .
Although it is not emphasised enough in the media , our MMA functions are the bulk of EULEX efforts .
A new terminal at Plovdiv Airport in Bulgaria was officially inaugurated on Wednesday ( July 1st ) , local media reported .
Djokovic wins Serbia Open
While the project ends in 2012 , the legal staff will continue meeting their counterparts and assisting them with their own caseloads .
The Law on Elections has to be adopted just like the Law on Ombudsman , but that law should first be examined by the Venice Commission , the CoE advisory body , " Gardetto said in an interview for SETimes .
Those traditional recipes , however , are now coming back in a big way .
" It 's so great to be able to see places I visited when I went to Turkey .
Daliakas said that although the ministry is satisfied with Greek consulates ' speed in issuing tourism visas in Turkey , " we 're nevertheless always trying speed this [ process ] up , with the assistance of the foreign ministry . "
" Perhaps even under the influence of Kosovo , relations between Serbia , Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are improving .
Other sports practically do not exist .
" It 's so bad for us , and our image , " said Artana , a young mother walking with her children in the capital .
Children man barricades in northern Kosovo
" It was all legal , " Branislav Puhalo ( left , with Ratko Mladic ) told a Belgrade court .
Serbia 's minister is recognised by Euromoney magazine .
Karadzic used Tuesday 's hearing to renew his claims about an alleged secret deal he had struck with former US envoy Richard Holbrooke in 1996 to give him immunity from ICTY prosecution in exchange for leaving public life .
Vladimir Vukcevic , the head of Serbia 's ICTY action team , indicated on Wednesday that the authorities could have Mladic back in 2006 , but missed that chance due to obstructions .
The new leader promises to work to withdraw genocide charges the two countries have filed against one another .
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in Tuzla -- 13 / 10 / 11
It could be described as a step towards the normalisation of Turkey , " he told NTV News on Monday .
The train visited the sizeable Turkish minorities that exist in most Southeast European countries , including in Bulgaria , where Turks make up more than 9 % of the population .
Later , Reinfeldt held talks with counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul .
Like much of the rest of the world , Turkey and Iran were caught unprepared by the Arab Spring .
Albania and the World Bank signed an agreement on Monday ( June 20th ) for a Social Sector Reform Development Policy Loan worth $ 25m .
EU officials were busy considering the next steps towards finalisation of the ratification process and making preparations for a two @-@ day summit , opening in Brussels on October 29th , two days before the end of the current EC 's term .
The ancient towns of Nesebar and Sozopol are also highly popular .
" The Serbs in RS see these two declarations as completely unilateral -- to their detriment .
Three years on , the prosecution of an officer accused of the killing is stalled in the courts .
" Open the ballot or leave " is their call to Berisha .
The Kosovo Protection Corps ( KPC ) will cease to exist next week , replaced by a NATO @-@ trained security force , the Alliance said on Wednesday ( January 14th ) .
Albania 's economic growth rate in 2008 remains a hot topic for the prime minister , his own finance minister , the political opposition , the IMF and the World Bank .
" We are currently at 2.2 @-@ 2.5 % ( budget deficit ) ...
With nearly one @-@ third of Kosovars living in the diaspora , visa liberalisation remains on the top of the government 's agenda . [ Reuters ]
According to one local analyst , Merkel 's visit brought a rude awakening to Romania .
( Makfax - 20 / 03 / 08 ; AP , Bloomberg , MIA , Makfax , Balkan Insight , US Embassy in Skopje - 19 / 03 / 08 ; Reuters , ANA @-@ MPA , Makfax - 18 / 03 / 08 )
Albania 's Education Minister Genc Pollo and Italian Ambassador to Tirana Saba D 'Elia signed the third bilateral executive programme for scientific and technological co @-@ operation Monday ( December 3rd ) .
Meanwhile , Sarkozy called on Tuesday for a two @-@ speed Europe , a notion that Panayotova said is imbedded in the Lisbon Treaty .
Meeting in Slovenia during February , European defence ministers agreed that NATO 's 16,000 peacekeepers remain the key to preserving stability in the wake of the Kosovo independence declaration .
" I don 't think that third countries , even good friends like France , have a particular right to express themselves on this issue . "
Also this week : the European Investment Bank approved a 380m @-@ euro loan to boost the Bulgarian road system , and the Kosovo ministry of economy and finance will decrease taxes .
Such statements do not reflect the content of the Albanian @-@ Greek relations and affect the spirit of friendship between the two countries , " the ministry said in a press release afterwards .
With traditional social safety nets in tatters , welfare and charitable organisations offer alternatives for struggling families .
Nevertheless , he said , " there is no panic or atmosphere of concern .
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) said on Tuesday ( August 11th ) that it is ready to provide Bosnia and Herzegovina a 25m @-@ euro loan for the Sarajevo International Airport .
But this year I will go to Turkey .
" We chose the right girl and I believe she has a great chance at the selection for Miss World .
The breakthrough came after more than three years of talks on police re @-@ organisation in the country , where each of its entities -- Republika Srpska ( RS ) and the Federation of BiH -- has its own police .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic wrapped up a three @-@ day visit to Jordan on Thursday ( June 19th ) .
The result was a major blow to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , which has sought to build support among Kurds for its policies of moderate reform .
I 'm emotionally very attached to the RS and believe it can function , " RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik told Radio Free Europe . [ Getty Images ]
Turkish President Abdullah Gul will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) on September 2nd and 3rd .
Figures are in line with the earlier data from the distribution association , suggesting a sharp increase in demand for new vehicles , possibly related to the easy access to credit and the positive economic outlook .
" We would like to see the word independence in there , " a senior Western diplomat in Pristina , speaking on condition of anonymity , told Reuters .
In the past two years , the Eurozone has had to bail out Greece , Ireland and Portugal due to their excessive sovereign debt levels , but failed to prevent the crisis from spreading to other members of the club .
At the end of the war , the US sold it to a Czech airline , which refitted it for civilian use .
Serbs provide varied responses to whether they consider Kosovo as part of Serbia to be more important than Serbia becoming an EU member .
He is to meet their representatives for new talks in New York on Friday .
" The court has refused to hear scientific evidence by leading international experts that counter the prosecution case . "
A critical challenge emerged with our decision to recognise Kosovo 's independence .
He added authorities would select personnel through a competitive process .
I 'm delighted with the club , the city , the players , and my goal is to stay as long as I can .
Albanians are among Europe 's heaviest smokers .
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Also in business news : Croatia is having trouble finding buyers for its state @-@ owned shipyards and the World Bank loans BiH more than 81m euros .
He has strived to make the country 's judiciary more transparent , and the rule of law more evident .
With a growing rift between Russia and the West over Kosovo , chances now appear slim that the Security Council will be able to resolve the issue .
" We provide psychological and legal support to the victims and their families , " Astra co @-@ ordinator Ivana Radovic told SETimes .
The law also prohibits the fuelling of national , religious and racial intolerance .
Podgorica @-@ based journalist Marko Milacic tells SETimes that it 's not surprising that Djukanovic 's sister is involved this time .
The church was built in the Moldavian style -- a combination of elements of Byzantine and Gothic art with features of the old local wooden churches . [ UNESCO ]
" Our determination to resolve the problems is ongoing , " he told reporters during a joint news conference with German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere in Ankara .
The parliamentary commission working to draft a new constitution for Montenegro finally met on Tuesday ( January 16th ) , after members of the opposition agreed to participate .
Tihic rejected the notion of collective guilt and insisted those responsible for crimes must face trial . ( RTRS , Nezavisne Novine , Fena , Reuters , AP - 30 / 05 / 10 )
Last week , SETimes looked at how private and public primary and secondary schools stack up against each other in Kosovo and Albania .
In the municipality of Nikola Kozlevo , in the district of the northeastern town of Shumen , for example , the average annual unemployment rate in 2007 was 55.1 % , nearly eight times higher than the national average and the highest for the country .
The document welcomed the decision to appoint a senior Kosovo Serb police officer as a member of the Kosovo Police Service , who will report directly to EULEX , as a first step towards ensuring adequate minority representation on the police force .
However , with an overall score of 4.92 on a scale of zero to seven , Cyprus was ranked 21st in the world , up from 24th last year , in the World Economic Forum 's ( WEF ) third annual Travel and Tourism Competitiveness ( TTC ) report .
Just prior to the closing ceremony , on the Sibenik quay , children released air balloons and kites into the air .
They also discussed ways to boost bilateral economic relations and encourage mutual investments .
Should the Ahtisaari plan win Security Council endorsement and go into effect , what will be the benchmarks for success ?
For 18 months , protests against the austerity measures have failed , and Elias Eliopoulos , general secretary of ADEDY , the public workers union representing more than 360,000 municipal employees , said the government has unfairly blamed his members .
After the EU Council decided on June 30th to close accession negotiations with Croatia -- and open the accession treaty path by the end of the year - a new monitoring mechanism was launched to ensure the fulfillment of Croatia 's commitments undertaken during negotiations .
Rovnag Abdullayev , president of state oil company SOCAR , was speaking after his company and Greece 's national gas company DEPA signed a memorandum of understanding on the side lines of a Greek @-@ Azeri business forum in Baku .
Montenegro gained independence after a referendum last year . [ Getty Images ]
Zilka Kujundzic @-@ Vejzagic , of the archaeological team , said on Tuesday ( September 8th ) that the analysis of the unearthed pottery reveals that Balkan @-@ Anatolian and Adriatic @-@ Mediterranean cultures crossed paths .
However , due to the nature of the offer , many media experts are seeing red flags .
Romania 's parliament was urged to show full commitment to pursuing the fight against high @-@ level corruption .
" Any sentence is too mild for what was done in Sarajevo and Srebrenica , " Zukic told the Belgrade media .
Sofia could see the remaining 340m euros of contracted but unpaid aid by the end of 2009 , if the EC decides to restore the two implementing agencies ' accreditation before that .
Croatia 's floods wash away homes , livelihoods
The researchers have faced a number of problems in compiling the database .
What she and her husband earn has been sufficient to cover only basic expenses for their family of four .
Reversing a planned cut to subsidies , Belgrade drafts a new policy to strengthen agriculture and boost food exports .
There is a positive climate actually in Albania among the main political factors , to improve the climate towards cooperation , compromise and consensus on the European agenda .
A similar attempt was thwarted in 2004 due to strong public opposition .
Many of the EU member @-@ states disagree with Russia , maintaining that the proposal and the mission do not need formal Council approval because the UN is essentially outsourcing daily operating duties , while ultimately remaining in charge .
UN to be included in Pristina @-@ Belgrade talks
Meanwhile , the Gaddafi regime 's position appeared increasingly tenuous amid several high @-@ profile defections , including that of the Libyan delegation at the UN .
The memorandum was signed by Adriean Videanu , Romania 's minister of Economy , Trade and Business Environment ; Azeri Minister of Industry and Energy Natig Aliyev and Georgia 's Minister of Energy Alexander Khetaguri .
An example is property previously owned by Saric , which was offered to foreign states for their embassies .
The competition takes place in Oslo , Norway , in May .
The recent developments came in the midst of the Turkish government 's democratic initiative -- an attempt to show goodwill towards the Kurds .
She competes in the 25m pistol and the 10m air pistol events and is the only Bulgarian contestant with five medals from four Olympiads .
Ivan Tasovac has been the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra 's director for ten years . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The possibility of coming to the National Theatre to watch a play can definitely be interesting and that is one segment of our marketing that we plan to develop further , " Ljumovic said .
Dassin sought exile in Europe before settling in Greece .
Meanwhile , the United States has actively joined the name dispute talks .
During his visit to Pristina , Hammerberg met with President Fatmir Sejdiu , who complained that Belgrade continues to pressure Kosovo Serbs not to integrate .
By Denis Dzidic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 22 / 12 / 06
During 2007 , PIA was licensed to operate as an international airport and Kosovo authorities assumed full responsibility for the airport 's management and air space control .
Kosovo Health Minister Alush Gashi , who visited the pupils in hospital , urged the public to remain calm . [ AFP ]
We will not allow any part of [ our ] territory to be transformed into an oasis of corruption , organised crime and smuggling . "
" As Americans visit Greece without a visa , in the same manner Greeks should visit the United States without one , " said Thanassis Spanopoulos , 36 , of Athens .
The government has set up special financial crimes squads and hired more than 200 investigators , including those skilled in finance , in trying to identify people believed to be tax cheats , but prosecution lagged , and until the crackdown , not one major tax evader had been arrested .
The Union of Turkish Chambers and Commodity Exchanges and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce signed an agreement on September 4th to set up a joint trade chamber aimed at boosting business relations .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje --14 / 02 / 07
The aim is to improve the rule of law for everyone .
The National Bank will focus on price stability as its primary monetary goal this year .
Moreover , he said he had left that post prior to the commission 's decision .
The Dance Arena stage was one of the most popular at this year 's EXIT festival in Novi Sad , Serbia . [ Sasa Ilic and Milena Petrovic ]
Serbian Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac is making an official visit to the United Kingdom , the defence ministry announced .
Markovic is convinced she will be a good ambassador for Serbia at the Miss World pageant .
The first hybrid taxis are operating in Athens .
After meeting with the management of public broadcaster ERT and in view of Greece 's current financial woes , Yiorgos Alkaios announced that he would be covering the video clip production and promotion costs .
The survey was conducted among 906 people in Sarajevo , Mostar , Tuzla and Banja Luka in October .
EU officials then said that the country should show full co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) for the pact to be approved .
The shipwrecks ' location became known in 2007 .
Serbian Minister for Kosovo and Metohija Goran Bogdanovic told Belgrade media that the government would take a clear stand on the issue , as a matter of national interest .
Appointment of Balkan diplomat to head new office suggests the EU wants a speedier integration of Kosovo and Serbia .
" We are supporting them , because it 's not only about their rights but the rights of all of us , and this could happen anywhere , " said student protestor Andja Jovetic .
Alexander Tarabunov , 19 , of Skopje is the youngest among them .
This year police officers from Slovenia and Serbia are participating for the first time .
The ratification of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement is also going well and it is expected to come into force during this year .
The dialogue aims to help RS draft a successful economic policy and define the framework of future economic co @-@ operation and EU assistance to BiH .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 04 / 02 / 10
On Wednesday , the government also decided that the new property tax announced earlier this month , which was supposed to be in force for two years only , would be extended until at least 2014 .
The investment has led to contracts worth 2.6m euros with local transportation companies .
The court may require additional evidence of the prosecutor or the defendant .
All nuclear plants in EU countries should be tested , the EU 's energy chief said on Tuesday ( March 15th ) . [ Reuters ]
Skopje has taken a number of steps designed to meet EU standards .
Karadzic , who exercised both formal and de facto power and control over the Bosnian Serb forces and all SDS and government authorities , was also indicted in connection with the July 1995 killings of up to 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys , captured in several different locations in and around the UN designated " safe area " of Srebrenica .
" I am concerned over the tendency of Euroscepticism , imposed by these politicians and political forces that have been unsuccessful in home politics , " she said .
A national dispatching centre was launched , as well as a fibre optic connection system .
The company 's flights were also a key transit point for other destinations around Europe .
The KPS wants to bring Serb police officers into its chain of command . [ Getty Images ]
Both Altun and Sahan were dismissive of efforts made by Turkey 's ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) to deal with Alevi concerns .
However , sports fans across Croatia , and indeed across the world , have been gripped by the determination of Janica Kostelic , her brother , Ivica , and their father Ante .
Each year , EU member states are obliged to send the EC a stability programme describing public finance measures planned by their governments .
Buyers simply don 't have the money , even for an average price of 1,200 euros per square meter .
Experts project the global economic crisis will have a relatively moderate impact on Albania , since the country only partially integrated with world markets and still lacks a capital market .
Banking reform , initiated in the late 1990s , has already created a robust financial sector : interest rates are down to around 10 per cent and banks are increasingly willing to lend to small and medium enterprises - generally viewed as the backbone of future economic growth .
ANKARA , Turkey -- Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said on Monday ( November 15th ) that parliament may approve a pardon for tax evaders in an effort to recover revenue owed to the state .
But the relations have a deeper cultural and historical context in Mustafa Kemal Ataturk , the founder of modern Turkey , who spent his youth in Macedonia and was educated at an Ottoman military school in Bitola , adding an emotional dimension to how Ankara -- and the Turkish people -- view Macedonia .
The matter " is elevated to the political level and needs to be dealt with in capitals , " OSCE spokesman Martin Nesirky said .
BiH officials must avoid inflammatory statements and actions that may cause the situation to deteriorate , it said .
Iraqi and Turkish officials said Friday February 29th ) that Turkish troops have withdrawn from Iraq after an eight @-@ day ground offensive against Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) terrorists .
For others tradition holds .
In addition , the US identified Omer Geleri of Romania and three Romanian @-@ based companies due to their ties and or activities related to Zeyneddin Geleri .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis met with UN Senior Envoy Lynn Pascoe on Monday ( April 7th ) as part of Pascoe 's tour of Cyprus , Greece , and Turkey .
If it does not , Macedonia will face security problems , tectonic shaking of the political stage , possible early elections , decreasing interest of foreign investments , a decline in credit ratings and stagnation of the economy .
He says that according to surveys conducted by his organisations , the unions cannot cross the 5 % election threshold on their own , but may tip the scales for the party that wins the majority of the votes .
The high @-@ speed train reduced the 180 @-@ minute travel time between Ankara and Eskisehir to 70 minutes .
Schook ruled out the possibility of stepping down , and insisted that he would not allow the allegations to affect his responsibilities and the status process .
" Progress in the dialogue will help to bring both Pristina and Belgrade closer to the EU and help them fulfill their European prospects .
He lost 30,000 euros once but still hasn 't had enough , " she said .
The turmoil at the interior ministry comes amid a fierce public debate over the legal system , sparked by a double murder during a robbery in Brasov .
The loan will support tax administration reforms , improve state claims collection , boost the qualifications of personnel , and provide additional training and consultation with external experts .
Recollections of key players
Erdogan is expected to visit Washington later this month .
Unless a sustained effort is made , improvements will only be short @-@ term .
Georgi Stoev , a former gangland member turned columnist and author of a series of books on organised crime in Bulgaria , was shot dead in broad daylight in one of the busiest parts of Sofia last year .
Confirming that no one had been hurt in the " very serious attack " Friday morning , US Ambassador to Greece Charles Ries said there could be " no justification for such a senseless act of violence . "
The Serbian community living in the north of the country deserves to live free and without fear , just as today all communities are living in Kosovo , " Thaci said
She acknowledges that today SEESAC lacks reliable and comprehensive data on the exact number of illegal weapons circulating in various countries .
The longer Kosovo 's future remains uncertain , the longer its economy will remain in limbo .
Some fans were at their training session to support them .
The credit will be designated to help S @-@ Leasing expand its systems and enable more access by small firms .
Margareta Nielson , the EMCDDA co @-@ ordinator , says the report shows a large decrease in the price of narcotics .
It refuted the previous day 's declaration by BiH Central Bank Governor Kemal Kozaric that the IMF would close its Sarajevo office due to the lack of any IMF programme in BiH for the past four years .
The two held a joint news conference at which Biden emphasised his government 's desire to deepen co @-@ operation with Serbia and see it " become a strong , successful , democratic member of the Euro @-@ Atlantic community . "
The blue @-@ and @-@ white flag will wave in the hands of the 2004 judo gold medalist , Ilias Iliadis .
Cyprus meets all four criteria , Sarris said on Monday . " Those who evaluate us will surely agree that we have succeeded , " the AFP quoted him as saying .
Scientists said a female skeleton and six containers were found , all dating from around 500 BC .
EULEX , Belgrade officials discuss Kosovo rule of law
They say a lack of support from the state budget is hampering services and quality , despite their dedicated efforts .
At the same time , however , the quality of milk is lower .
" When you have a look at the statements of Merkel and Sarkozy , you will see why [ Turkey has been losing interest in EU ] , " Kale said .
Money , she said , goes for things they can 't grow or otherwise provide , such as milk , yogurt , macaroni , cooking oil , sugar and salt .
Applicants must meet the so @-@ called Maastricht criteria regarding inflation , government financing , the exchange rate and long @-@ term interest rates .
The association claims that the municipality is more focused on financial gain than the cultural and historic value of the buildings .
A mother with a three @-@ week @-@ old baby was rescued from her home Tuesday ( September 21st ) morning .
The veteran politician previously served as Romania 's prime minister and , before that , as finance minister in the turbulent years following the Ceausescu regime 's collapse .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said this week that his country would " annul all illegal acts in relation to a unilateral proclamation of this fake state . "
This is not normal , bearing in mind the practices in stable , European democracies . "
The opportunity to offer mortgages to a large amount of people in a situation of regional and world crisis -- and to stimulate the construction sector -- is not lost on Macedonia 's biggest Komercijalna Banka , which praised the government initiative .
The Albanian and Croatian foreign ministries welcomed the move .
Pristina , on the other hand , said on Friday that by contesting Kosovo 's independence , Serbia aims to cause tension in its former province .
Greece 's new government has promised to tackle the web of environmental problems that contributed to recent fires . [ Getty Images ]
This is what will lead to implementation of reforms , Fouere said .
Some warn the Radicals could even gain enough votes to take power .
There isn 't enough willingness or capability .
Turks may step closer to visa @-@ free travel
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 18 / 11 / 10
The ministry held a regional conference on SME development as part of its efforts to support the sector , open new industrial areas and boost employment .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 06 / 04 / 07
The only other SEE countries among the top 50 were Bulgaria , ranked 36th on the basis of its overall score of 7.31 , and Albania , which took 48th with 7.18 .
Three times hitting the middle in three races does not happen that often .
" We would like to have a special statement on the European perspective of the Western Balkans .
Such a development , according to the bank , " could entail additional structural and fiscal challenges depending on the specific economic and fiscal arrangements . "
The amendment criticises Sofia for discriminating against an alleged Macedonian minority .
However , the third biggest union organisation -- Nezavisnost ( Independence ) said it will not make agreements .
He must chart a way forward that will not only bring relief to Albanians , but also reassure foreign investors who worry about Albania 's precarious power supply .
We cannot underestimate the negative impact PKK terrorism and the level of violence continue to have on the daily lives of our citizens . "
France and Turkey agreed on Friday ( October 5th ) to continue dialogue on the sensitive topic of EU accession .
The event featured short films -- both fiction and documentary .
The legendary Bulgarian gymnast Stoyan Delchev was accepted into the Hall of Fame of world sports gymnastics in Oklahoma on Saturday ( February 9th ) .
Each of the two financial institutions will acquire a 20 % share in Titan 's Albanian subsidiary , Antea Cement .
Most Bosniak representatives oppose instituting a requirement under which a certain number of MPs from each entity must approve any bill before it can be adopted .
In the aftermath of the ruling , Bosniak leaders are calling for Srebrenica to secede from the Bosnian Serb entity , Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
At least one million computers reportedly were used in the cyber offensive against Estonian government , banking and media websites over the past three weeks , prompting their temporary closure .
Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik and Zarubezhneft president Vladimir Ivanovic @-@ Kushnarev attended the signing ceremony in Banja Luka at the start of this month , concluding a deal that has been in the works since August 2006 .
There are challenges in front of us that need to be fulfilled , " Tadic said .
The next Macedonian chairmanship of the Council will be in 2033 .
The sale -- which was completed late last month -- also includes a license to provide Albania 's third mobile phone network .
Meanwhile , the IMF lowered its forecast for Romania 's economic growth this year from 1.8 @-@ 2.3 % to 1.5 @-@ 2 % , citing slowing exports to Western Europe , the country 's main trade partner .
He thinks Kosovo , in the next few months , will have to address the continuing difficulty of privatising state @-@ owned enterprises in its Serb @-@ dominated areas .
The Reforma Forum aims to reach a broad consensus among civil society actors , including NGOs that are not part of it , according to Ismaili .
Greece and Turkey won their first gold medals at the Beijing Paralympic Games .
He also told Reuters that the immigrants found during the raid were " mainly Afghans . "
I have two more brothers and a sister .
Macedonia 's parliament adopts new law on police
" The most important question is [ whether they will ] pursue radical rhetoric and create more divisions , or will they be constructive , helping enhance pluralistic democracy , an understanding and cultural of co @-@ existence , " Ergil said .
By Marina Stojanovska and Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Skopje and Athens -- 09 / 07 / 09
Meanwhile , German authorities have found traces of polonium 210 in several locations visited by Kovtun -- the flat of his ex @-@ wife , in a car he used , and at his mother @-@ in @-@ law 's home .
" Even during a recession , " Kalanovic told SETimes , " we managed to take to Serbia brands that guarantee we 'll have better exports and new jobs . "
" The resolution , on which Kosovo has been governed for some years now , is not functional .
TIRANA , Albania - A commando brigade that served in NATO 's peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan got a welcome home ceremony Tuesday ( February 8th ) .
Trade with EU countries dominates the exports .
" The incentive of eventual EU membership and the enormous resources that accompany EU integration have combined to address many of the challenges posed by the country 's particular historical problems , " he said , adding that the path to the EU is the best mechanism for the preservation of BiH .
Serbia 's national airline , JAT Airways , has announced regular flights from Belgrade to Banja Luka , starting Friday ( November 9th ) .
Tara @-@ Drina showed interest in drilling near Tuzla , Stolac and Livno -- northern , southern , and southwestern locations , respectively .
But it is deeply wrong to think that Croatia is a corrupt country and that the people here are rotten , " Zagreb resident Ante Zeljic said .
Turkey 's Energy and Natural Resources Minister , Hilmi Guler , signed a major natural gas deal with Iranian counterpart Perviz Fettah on Monday ( August 20th ) .
Montenegro 's Transport Minister Andrija Lompar and Zeljko Zderic , director of Croatia 's Konstruktor , signed a concession contract Tuesday ( June 9th ) for the construction of a 170km highway that will connect the town of Bar on the Montenegrin coast to the Serbian border of Boljare .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Milorad Zivkovic arrived for a two @-@ day visit to Macedonia on Monday .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica . [ Getty Images ]
There are a multitude of problems and difficulties -- insufficient administrative capacity and a certain lack of experience in this field .
Due to current mine removal efforts , traffic is interrupted every 20 minutes at the site .
Other members of the expedition , organised by the Belgrade @-@ based Pobeda Alpinists ' Association , will not attempt to climb the 6,194m mountain due to bad weather .
" The reality is public debt will still increase due to the slowdown of the world 's economic recovery , especially in the developed European economies , which affects the development of small economies like ours , " Kostic told SETimes .
Likewise , analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic stressed the significance for Serbia 's EU path .
Theodosius , Bishop of Raska and Prizren , will officiate , together with the clergy of the diocese .
Albania 's new investment strategies
But in Montenegro , I fear that some groups might use this [ demarcation ] process for their own political reasons , " Hasani said .
He told SETimes , " Being sentenced for traffic violations , we had more freedom to walk , to make phone calls anytime we wanted , except for visiting time .
" One of the most important things he did was to draw a clear line between politics and active military in 2000 , " Josipovic said .
During his visit , Bush also had lunch with the prime ministers of Albania , Macedonia and Croatia , the three members of the Adriatic Charter , and later walked with them through central Tirana .
The French presidency was also given credit for building a joint approach to a climate change and energy package , and for a compromise solution aimed at ensuring the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty by the end of 2009 .
" It depends on the type of girl -- there are some who like it and some who don 't , it 's all normal , " said Branislav .
The programmes will be held in 13 regions around Turkey , with the first taking place in Kackar Mountains and the Hatila valley this year .
During a meeting with Jandrokovic in March , Plassnik reportedly spent most of the session detailing the bureaucracy and corruption encountered by Austrian businesspeople in Croatia .
Maja Stojanova , one of the students , complained that besides their radio station and newspaper , they had lost the " Oration Evenings at the Faculty of Law ... there is no place where students can express themselves , and there is no student organisation aware of this . "
" The biggest problems result from a governing shortage and lack of efficient institutions .
Opponents of independence , by contrast , continue to argue that Kosovo is unsustainable as an independent entity .
Romanians also voted in a controversial referendum called by Basescu for a unicameral parliament , and the reduction of MPs from 471 to 300 .
The strike continues and teachers will hold a new rally in Sofia on Thursday , he said .
The deal is aimed at boosting regional stability .
The question of Kosovo 's status should be discussed when it becomes viable and realistic , Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted him as saying .
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis met on Saturday ( September 22nd ) with UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon in New York , where she arrived to take part in the 62nd UN General Assembly session .
Incarcerated on Goli Otok , an island in the Adriatic Sea that contained most of the Tito era 's political prisoners , Bajramovic joined the inmate orchestra .
" For me , the most troubling part is the ability of an investigative judge and a prosecutor to agree orally on surveillance of communications for no longer than 24 hours .
" This is a time with thousands of challenges , " said Kebo .
Haber urged the monitors to " show the flag , be friendly , show confidence . "
According to the Association for the Patients ' Protection , the fire spread quickly because of a wooden cupboard in the newborn unit .
Three Kosovo Albanians , including a government official , have been arrested .
By Anes Alic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 01 / 02 / 12
The Serbian Army has also been celebrating February 15th as its day since 2007 .
All caucuses voted in favour , except for Cedomir Jovanovic 's Liberal Democrats and their allies , who argued that Kosovo 's independence is a fact Serbia must acknowledge .
Elena Gheorghe will represent Romania in Moscow . [ Cat Music / Media Services ]
Mergers of municipalities throughout Greece , part of the " Kallikratis " plan passed by the Papandreou government , are billed as a way to cut costs , offer more efficient and centralised services and to combat petty " small town " corruption .
The story ends with God sending a ram to Abraham to sacrifice instead of his son .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski is in Australia through Tuesday ( October 27th ) .
Also in diplomatic news : Italy and Montenegro boost co @-@ operation in fighting organised crime .
An estimated 590 towns and villages were damaged .
Italian pop star Eros Ramazzotti will perform in Belgrade on October 20th and promote his new album , " Ali E Radici . "
" One vote is one vote , but sometimes it can make a difference , " she told SETimes .
BT Invest has offered to pay 100.1m euros for 79.8 % of the company .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 01 / 08 / 08
The 7.4 magnitude quake that struck western Turkey in August 1999 and left more than 17,000 people dead and left about half a million others homeless as thousands of houses collapsed or were heavily damaged .
The iPod drawing has taken place and the winners have been notified .
Researcher Aleksandar Balaz told SETimes that membership in the organization is very important for Serbian physicists , as well as for science and the state as a whole .
Rana , who was appointed to her post in 2007 , has no formal political affiliation and received praise in the past from Berisha for her efforts at rooting out corruption .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana ( left ) and Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic talk after a troika meeting with representatives from Portugal , Slovenia and France on Monday ( January 28th ) at EU headquarters in Brussels . [ Getty Images ]
I hope Albania will find the political determination necessary to ... build a true democratic society , with a strong market economy and a body of legislation fully aligned with that of the EU , " he said .
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) government on Wednesday ( October 29th ) chose Turkish Airlines as the preferred bidder for the entity 's flag carrier , BH Airlines .
For me that is no small thing .
The late leader spent his summers there , together with famous guests from the world of politics , entertainment and the arts .
Slovenia initially balked over environmental concerns .
The Museum of Contemporary Art will open in Zagreb on December 11th , Deputy Mayor Jelena Pavicic @-@ Vukicevic announced on Thursday ( September17th ) .
Jeremic held talks with his Maltese counterpart Tonio Borg in Valletta .
Inzko added that Republika Srpska 's leadership still has a small window of opportunity to reconsider whether a proposed referendum on the two institutions is in the public 's interest . ( Vecernje Novosti , OHR , Beta , Tanjug , B92 - 25 / 04 / 11 )
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 11 / 11 / 11
Leaders in Kosovo are calling for quick deployment of the EU mission but in a way that respects the new country 's sovereignty .
One victim who did speak out was engineer Dragisa Zivanovic , who told Serbian media about his experiences .
By year 's end , the Wild Boars participated in the initial assembly of the Serbian American Football Federation and in 2004 won Serbia 's first national championship .
The UN will not find itself any more welcome , and there will be divisions within the EU .
It also drew fire from the International Association for Assyriology ( IAA ) .
The money is being repaid from the foreign exchange reserves , which have increased rapidly in the past three years , reaching 1.8 billion euros .
If the government has abandoned its Euro @-@ Atlantic integration goal , it should say so , he added .
Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic added fuel to the fire by saying that Serbia 's chances of garnering support for its resolution in the UN borders " on the impossible . "
According to their estimates , all countries in the region will see positive growth rates this year , but they would still be much lower than the pre @-@ crisis levels .
A consortium of three companies from Norway , the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom also applied for exploration rights .
Urging Turkey to continue political and economic reforms , he also backed the country 's EU membership bid .
Onur Oymen , a former ambassador who now serves as a main opposition CHP member of parliament , says Ankara will need to see the exact text of the UN decision before taking a position , adding such a text should contain no double standards .
A joint project of Gazprom and Italian energy group ENI , South Stream is designed to carry Russian natural gas to Europe , bypassing Ukraine .
" There is not a single indication that the explosion has any relation with the political process that Kosovo is going through , " the AFP quoted government spokesman Avni Arifi as saying on Monday .
Day three , June 10th
Palestinian doctor Ashraf Ahmad Jum 'a and Bulgarian nurses Valya Chervenyashka , Snezhana Dimitrova , Nasya Nenova , Valentina Siropulo and Kristiana Valcheva were arrested 11 months after they arrived in Libya in March 1998 to help care for patients at the Al @-@ Fateh Hospital in Benghazi .
However , the International Crisis Group 's Turkey project Director Hugh Pope disagrees .
Presenting the report was UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker , who denied speculation that he will resign .
Croatia was one of the first countries to enable drivers to pay parking fees through cell phones .
The Islamic Community of Kosovo has issued a statement distancing itself from the protests by Bashkohu and other groups , announcing instead that it is working with the mayor to find a possible location .
" The Kosovo government will never compromise with those who are silent and hide crime or with those whose obligation is to fight crime , but who are silent or tolerate it . "
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) businessman and politician Fahrudin Radoncic offered to buy the paper on December 27th .
The US Office in Pristina officially became the US Embassy in Kosovo on Tuesday .
Kosovo 's parliament has approved a resolution to close the International Civilian Office ( ICO ) and complete the Ahtisaari Plan by the end of 2012 , as part of the process of ending supervised independence .
Social programmes are a top priority in the budget , with around 350m euros earmarked for them .
I am ready to resign all my duties as a protest to this undemocratic behaviour , " said Republika Srpska ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who also heads the ruling Alliance of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) .
" Ideally , I would prefer a total change of our constitution .
" In the last 100 years , there were no new mosques built , but 27 were destroyed due to anti religious propaganda , " since Yugoslavia 's founding after World War I , said the community 's representatives .
Vetevendosje probably wants [ a real solution to relations with Serbia ] , but the majority of the rest of the deputies , not only from the opposition , are indicating ( to Thaci ) what would be the end if he continues with this way of governing , " Beqaj told SETimes .
Serbian entrepreneur Philip Zepter has bought the tender documentation for three Croatian shipyards -- Brodotrogir , Kraljevica and a special @-@ purpose vehicle shipyard in Split .
" It was inevitable ; it always has been inevitable over the past 20 years that he would come to a moment when everybody would see that he 's a brutal dictator , who is intent on killing people . "
In its decision , the agency cited the government 's strong fiscal policy record .
Business : Privatisation on hold in Kosovo
A young person attends a rally in Skopje against changing Macedonia 's constitutional name .
" Turkey [ has ] walked a road , from when the Kurds ' existence was denied to its society and language acceptance nowadays . "
The fourth UFO and New Age Congress will be held in Istanbul .
By Panayiotis Koumantaros and HK Tzanis in Port Elizabeth and Athens for Southeast European Times -- 14 / 06 / 10
The AKP is also planning to ask the public to vote on the new constitution in a referendum .
" Tadic 's call is a last throw of the dice ahead of the December 9th deadline that will determine whether or not Serbia secures candidate status , " Ian Bancroft , co @-@ founder of the organisation TransConflict , which deals with the resolving of conflicts in the Balkans , told SETimes .
How did Kosovo reflect on the decision ?
In our ongoing series of articles about holiday traditions in the Balkans , we look at the customs observed by Kosovo 's Catholics .
Fans watched intently to see if the Eagles could even the score .
The Halki Greek Orthodox seminary remains closed , " it said .
He will meet with Cuban counterpart Felipe Perez Roque to discuss bilateral relations , the Cypriot issue and relations between Cuba and the EU .
Greece relives 2007 inferno
It was significantly tightened in 1997 when army generals , with public support , ousted a government they deemed too Islamist .
" Our biggest desire is for this operation to be finished as soon as possible , " Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Turkish TV on Monday ( March 21st ) .
Vanackere and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic agreed to boost co @-@ operation to prevent a potential influx of asylum seekers to Belgium .
Aleksandar Stevanovic of the Center for Free Market agrees .
With the move , authorities hope to spur businesses to pay their tax debts .
The government termed him a " threat to public order " and sought at that time to deport another two suspected Islamic extremists .
" We agreed to co @-@ operate in constructing common enterprises and establishing permanent economic relations , " the Turkmen leader added .
When the Ottomans conquered Belgrade in 1521 , the Nebojsa Tower was turned into a prison .
Croatia 's Sanader denounced over Facebook detention
He urged the international missions in Kosovo to protect local Serbs .
Looking back , I probably should have taken a break from tennis and just waited until the thumb injury healed , instead of struggling and stressing about it for a couple of months .
We are looking for a newer vision . "
" This makes tax auditing policy really hard and requires a large amount of resources to be invested in tax detection policies , " he said .
In brief remarks that earned applause from the marchers , he said , " Genocide occurred here .
The ICR 's powers are easy to interpret : he / she is the final authority on the implementation of the package .
" You tortured us and now you are prosecuting us . "
Croatian forward Ivan Klasnic dropped to his knees to celebrate with teammate Danijel Pranjic after scoring Monday ( June 16th ) against Poland in Klagenfurt , Austria . [ Getty Images ]
Kosovo Albanians , who make up 90 % of the province 's population of 2 million people , are pushing for full independence from Serbia .
It drew around 20 participants from the region and elsewhere in Europe .
None of the 26 journalists arrested in Turkey last month were detained because of their professional activities , says the prime minister .
" The integration of the region will affect its stability .
The appeals process is currently under way .
The tender was won by a consortium led by the Russian giant Atomstroyexport in 2008 , the only bidder allowed to the last stage of the competition .
Does this impact support for the mission , its work on the ground and relations with Kosovo authorities ?
Nino I. , a mechanic , disagrees and will vote for the ruling HDZ .
The labour ministry said on Thursday that Bazaj had been fired , while the Kosovo government issued a statement condemning his involvement in illegal activities .
The older EU member states are facing conditions they simply are not used to and have not planned for adequately .
( Various sources - 27 / 10 / 08 - 03 / 11 / 08 )
The agency cited sound fiscal performance , structural reforms and changes made in line with EU integration requirements .
All live in the town of Pale , 16km southeast of Sarajevo .
The UN wants a quick solution to reunite Cyprus .
The traditional menu includes a round loaf of bread with a coin inside , sour cabbage leaves stuffed with rice , white beans , dried red peppers stuffed with beans , dried fruit compote and a sort of pumpkin pie , called tikvenik .
Plain T @-@ shirts with the FIFA emblem cost around 20 euros .
In the latter case , they send the drivers and trucks to customs checkpoints , where customs officials draw up charges of smuggling .
" It should be seen as a fair and independent criminal investigation conducted in accordance with international standards of justice . "
Scientists from Turkey , the US and Japan have developed a new method for generating terahertz @-@ range radiation with the help of high @-@ temperature superconductors .
He also accused it of " encouraging , even blackmailing , even threatening " ethnic Serbs in order to discourage them from co @-@ operating with Pristina .
The film is a joint production of Bulgaria , Germany , Slovenia and Hungary .
According to them , the deal stipulated the withdrawal of a number of KFOR troops and no rebuilding on the yellow line without the Serbs ' consent .
Experts from the Manis @-@ based company can use solar batteries to turn sea water into steam and then generate electricity .
Next summer , I plan to visit the Beer Fest in Germany and very likely the Louvre in France , " Irogce Ristevski of Bitola told SETimes .
The Basel II regulatory framework was devised to prevent crises from occurring .
There 's opposing media and opposing parties .
Although the national currency , the leu , has stabilised in recent weeks , it has lost 18 % since last summer , economic growth has stalled and the repayment of euro @-@ denominated loans has become more difficult for Romanians as their currency depreciates .
It immediately became a literary sensation in the country .
Often , the incidents become a lead story in the foreign media .
" Such a huge deficit should force the RS institutions into strict savings , rationalisation of expenditures , government activities that focus on new employment attracting foreign investors .
Montenegro " still believes that the option of an agreement between Belgrade and Pristina is not exhausted , " President Filip Vujanovic said during a summit of Western Balkan leaders in Budva .
It will be up to smaller parties to decide who finally comes out the winner .
Currently the rate stands at 41 % , compared to the EU average of 61 % .
Military property haggling delays NATO membership for BiH
Only 86 organs from 38 deceased donors were transplanted in 2010 , according to Serbia 's Directorate of Biomedicine .
Romania has been hit badly by the global economic turmoil .
But nobody cares .
Majlinda Tyrbetari from Pristina says organised crime , corruption , the disbanding of the Kosovo Protection Corps and deficiencies in healthcare are major problems for Kosovo .
During the negotiations , the two sides remained entrenched in their positions , with leaders from Pristina pushing for independence and the Belgrade officials offering broad autonomy .
It will also extend the period during which an orphan is declared adoptable from one to two years , therefore increasing the chances of the child finding a new home .
Turkey and the EU held talks on a Finnish proposal to end the deadlock over allowing Cypriot vessels and planes into Turkish ports and airfields .
Turkey has taken an active role to end the ongoing war between Taliban and NATO forces on the Afghan @-@ Pakistan border .
The current law on smoking in Croatia , which was implemented in 2006 , forbids smoking only in workplaces .
In exchange for his support , according to Belgrade daily Blic , Kostunica said Tadic must oppose the planned EU mission to Kosovo , unless the UN Security Council adopts a new resolution authorising it .
" They all fear that March 2004 can happen again . "
Serbia 's power monopoly Elektroprivreda Srbije ( EPS ) announced on Thursday ( October 20th ) it has agreed to develop a coal mine and renewable energy projects on its territory with China 's Shenzhen Energy Group Co. and China Environmental Energy Co . The projects are estimated at over 2 billion euros .
Unfortunately , BiH lags behind the region .
" All radical movements in Bosnia and Herzegovina -- Wahhabi , ' White al @-@ Qaeda ' and others who represent the basis for potential terrorists -- have expressed anti @-@ Serb sentiment , " Dodik said .
Three sections are now under construction in Albania -- Librazhd @-@ Qafe Thane , Lushnje @-@ Fier and Levan @-@ Vlore .
" Children enjoy it enormously ; they eat sweets and cakes , " he says .
The party joined forces with the ultra nationalist Greater Romania Party in opposing Maior .
This year , the Belgrade city authorities stepped in to help them enjoy Christmas too .
However , the All for Fair Trials Coalition , Citizens ' Initiative Centre , Democratic Development and Election Centre and the Roma Women 's Rights Forum - Arka , in co @-@ operation with the UN 's Anti @-@ Torture Committee , are some of the NGOs implementing a project to support human rights .
Folk singers are pushed aside as athletes and scientists become the new role models for Serbian youth .
The Kosovo Albanians have been warning they could make a unilateral declaration of independence soon after December 10th , when the international troika that mediated the most recent round of talks is due to submit its report to UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon .
Organised by the International Basketball Federation , Limassol has hosted the game for four years in a row .
Greater co @-@ operation in scientific research is envisioned under a trilateral memorandum signed by Austria , Bulgaria and Romania . [ Getty Images ]
However , he also said that Turkey and Iraq need to work harder to increase co @-@ operation and find a political solution to the problem .
Presenting a report to the UN Security Council on November 11th , Inzko said that in the last four years , the impetus for reform has stalled , while negative rhetoric has increased .
The move , part of Greece 's commitments under its bailout package , saw the level of the tax climb from 13 % to 23 % .
He pledged to work for the country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
( Various sources - 30 / 10 / 06 @-@ 06 / 11 / 06 )
President Boris Tadic urged patience and optimism . [ Reuters ]
The first 13 books translated by the project were political science texts .
Bulgarian Prosecutor General Boris Velchev said on Sunday he would ask the EU to send experts to Sofia to follow the investigation into a high @-@ level corruption scandal .
The US president noted that the agreement would help the two countries put behind them the " darkest days of the Cold War . "
The last of these , Greece , was only a few positions higher than Albania ( 120th ) , and lower than Bosnia and Herzegovina ( 95th ) and Macedonia ( 92nd ) .
" What we are witnessing today is a powerful illustration of the strategic bonds between Turkey and the EU , " said Barroso .
The rotating section of the facility will spin slowly on a turntable , rotating 1.3 times during the day .
At best , you 'll remain among the poorest countries in Europe .
Andreas Georgiou is being accused of fudging numbers . [ Andy Dabilis / SETimes ]
" We are part of this institution and we have accepted the new developments in the country ... my participation in the solemn session is very normal , " Grbic told the Kosovo daily Koha Ditore .
The real deadline is before the commission presents its recommendations . "
One day costs 25 euros , " Mirza told SETimes .
A new assessment offers a mixed bag of good news / bad news .
During the runoff , anxiety was noticeable because two hours before polling stations closed , voter turnout barely topped 33 % .
Stevan Peshevski , head of Savanna , one of Macedonia 's biggest tourist agencies , said it is too early to gauge the effect of the EU 's decision on his line of work .
Now they raise heifers , calves and bulls .
Russia 's proposal , by contrast , makes no mention of independence .
Turkish leaders , military hold " historic " meeting over probe
Albania has 106,000 active businesses , but according to the Albanian State Supreme Audit , only 55 % paid social and health contributions last year -- the rest either do not pay or declare zero activity , Albanian Top Channel reported .
Talks were opened in April on enterprise and industry policy .
" I am impressed by Serbia 's progress towards building a democratic , politically stable society . "
Meanwhile , Turkey 's exports to Serbia increased 16 % -- from $ 306.4m in 2010 to $ 355m -- last year , according to data by the Turkish Ministry of Economy .
Work was done with the IMF and the Kosovo Central Bank in defining the funds for emergency assistance in financial liquidity , which will serve to ensure the stability of the banking sector .
Police said the search , conducted on the order of an investigative judge at the Belgrade Regional Court , was routine .
Project engineers will install energy @-@ generating solar cell panels , heat pumps , time switches and energy @-@ efficient equipment .
Speculation mounts as to whether Turkey 's new Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will follow a neo @-@ Ottoman or pro @-@ EU policy .
The 15 @-@ year @-@ long loan , with a three @-@ year grace period and low interest , is just part of the 40m euros invested by the EU , the European Investment Bank ( EIB ) and the Albanian government .
The 13th century Anatolian philosopher and Sufi mystic Mevlana Jalal al @-@ Din Rumi advocates peace , pluralism , awareness through love and unlimited tolerance .
The company was the only bidder in the privatisation tender for Brodosplit , held in the spring of 2010 .
EU 's Fuele praises progress , urges continued reforms
Thanks to his excellent English , his high intelligence and almost fanatical dedication to work , he has held a variety of reasonably paid jobs with different international organisations in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) for the past 17 years .
Shortly after news of the SAA 's endorsement Tuesday , Serbian media also quoted EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn as urging the EU to enact an interim trade agreement with Belgrade .
The civilian population fled .
That means we get to fill the album faster .
Serbia , he said , was " now entering a period of major political instability . "
Nordic Days 2009 focused on green technologies and sustainable development .
According to predictions , international tourism is expected to rebound somewhat this year , with over a billion travelers expected to pack their bags worldwide .
In 2011 , EU accession support fell 6 % to 51 % , the poll showed , while 28 % of Serbs are against membership and 18 % said they would abstain from a vote .
The laboratories boast modern working stations , modelling and simulation software , graphic interactive tools and other equipment .
Although excavations are currently limited to the boat site , she says the team plans to study a larger area in the future .
The expedition lasted three weeks .
The 48th edition of Struga closed with international poetry readings .
Andreas Andreadis , president of SETE , agrees that rebranding and development should go hand @-@ in @-@ hand .
" The crowd of regime followers acquiesce to this .
Critics of GAP say the more Turkey utilises these rivers , the less water there is to flow to the downstream riparian states of Syria and Iraq . The issue of downstream water flows has created an ebb and flow of political difficulties among the three states .
Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen , whose country has been blocking implementation of the two agreements , described the report as positive , even though Brammertz stopped short of defining Serbia 's co @-@ operation as " full . "
I believe that the EU will be committed , and will remain committed , to bringing the Western Balkans countries to the EU with a clear perspective for membership .
Croatia could face exclusion from the Euro 2008 championship in the event of new instances of racist behaviour among fans , the UEFA warned ahead of a key Croatia @-@ England match in Zagreb on Wednesday .
It should also be investigated why KFOR is accusing certain individuals , " Jugovic told SETimes .
The traditional fair closes on Saturday ( September19th ) .
IDs are often not checked at cafe bars , discotheques , supermarkets and shops . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Various sources - 11 / 03 / 08 @-@ 18 / 03 / 08
Surgeons at the Clinical Centre of Serbia performed the country 's first liver transplants , the health ministry announced on Wednesday ( August 13th ) .
Markovic : That is something completely different from Miss Serbia , because each girl that attends preparations signs an exclusive contract in case she wins the coveted title , when she is obligated to live in London for one year .
Also in cultural news : Japanese art is on exhibit in Serbia , and the Bucharest Food Festival enters the Guinness Book of Records .
" This is not the action of any specific ministry , rather the state of Serbia and the Council for National Security giving orders for what institutions and services should be doing what job , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted him as saying .
Hyseni said her father was respected in the village and always invited guests for Iftar .
How significant is this reinforcement ?
It would also work in full co @-@ operation with the judiciary , which is expected to help restore public confidence in the police .
" They can report news that companies would prefer to suppress , " a private parallel to what Oikonomides said anonymous Greek bloggers are trying to do against a government they oppose .
EU peacekeepers in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) raided the homes of family members and a neighbour of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic on Thursday ( March 27th ) in an attempt to find clues to the top war crimes suspect 's whereabouts .
The foreign ministers of Poland and Croatia met in Zagreb .
That is not about the lack of a cultural policy , but about misplaced spending .
He argued that the ICJ should declare its opinion on the legality of Kosovo 's independence .
( Various sources - 18 / 03 / 08 @-@ 25 / 03 / 08 )
Kosovo Albanians prepare to bury relatives in the village of Carraluge , in central Kosovo .
Kosovo Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi took the reins as interim president in late September after Fatmir Sejdiu stepped down from his post .
During the Christmas season , Croatian cuisine tends to be rich in traditional recipes that are in tune with religious traditions and beliefs .
More generally , Brussels took aim at the remaining legal restrictions in Turkey that limit press freedom .
Therefore , KFOR also closely monitors the situation in the areas where the so @-@ called parallel structures operate in order to react if any threat to the safe and secure environment should arise .
" If this happens , I am sure I will not work as the taxi driver anymore .
Cranes and heavy machinery can be seen everywhere , and new buildings are popping up almost overnight in all the major capitals .
BiH forces currently serve in only one international military operation , the military observers ' mission in Congo .
Experts , however , assess this is the least of the problems BiH will face as Croatia enters the EU .
Croatia closed its fisheries chapter this week . [ Reuters ]
UN war crimes tribunal ( ICTY ) chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz was in Sarajevo Monday ( October 18th ) for talks about the country 's co @-@ operation with the court .
Milososki participated in a meeting of the European People 's Parties , which also was attended by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Parliament President Hans @-@ Gert Poettering .
That is the origin of burning the badnjak , a dry oak branch , on Christmas Eve .
Ibrahim Tatlises , nicknamed " Emperor , " was shot on March 14th after recording his weekly show for Beyaz TV . [ Reuters ]
Super League officials were not available for comment .
Defence Minister Selmo Cikotic sat down with SETimes correspondent Antonio Prlenda to discuss the progress that has been made , and what NATO membership could do for the country .
The move came after UN chief war crimes prosecutor Carla del Ponte informed Rehn that Belgrade was co @-@ operating sufficiently with The Hague tribunal .
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia ( ICTY )
China and Greece signed 14 agreements -- on shipbuilding , tourism , construction and telecommunications -- worth billions of euros Tuesday ( June 15th ) .
" But this is not to say that people aren 't critical of the party .
Architects Dejan Sekulovski ( left ) , Ilija Bozinovski and Dejan Spasenovski ( not pictured ) won the People 's Choice Award for their Tose Proeski Memorial House . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
So popular , in fact , that they consistently win most of the votes there .
Two ethnic Albanian judges on the court promptly resigned in protest .
Aleksic posthumously received the Charter of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
NATO member countries maintain the no @-@ fly zone over Libya . [ Reuters ]
Meanwhile , continued squabbling between the country 's two main political parties has sparked criticism from OSCE .
The players come from a range of countries , and are united by the elusive dream of becoming professionals in the Turkish leagues .
Milos Aligrudic of the Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) says political involvement is also an important factor in selecting candidates .
UN prosecutors indicated on Wednesday that they are finalising an amended indictment of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic .
The decision came as the Russian side refused to lower the price of its deliveries .
Not a single internal affairs minister , including the most called upon , Ljubomir Frchkovski , uncovered the truth to bring the matter to an end .
" This shame and huge scandal for the country is unheard of .
Lagumdzija is said to have insisted that all future energy construction projects should be treated at the state level rather than the party level .
" I am deeply convinced that next year should produce an outcome in the fight to crush hooliganism at sports events in Serbia . "
" So they sell their apartments in such complexes and seek to buy properties in conventional residential buildings . "
The three medallists are students of the Tudor Vianu national lyceum in Bucharest .
In Brussels , Inzko also met with NATO Secretary @-@ General Anders Fogh Rasmussen . ( RTRS , Fena , OHR - 11 / 11 / 09 )
An economic environment should be created to open new jobs and that is the most important for the youth to remain here , " Minister of Labour Assistant Radmila Bukumiric @-@ Katic told SETimes .
The chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers and leaders of the governing political parties also attended the meeting .
The international community has shown its commitment to Kosovo 's territorial integrity , and trade reciprocity with Serbia will be implemented on the entire border , he added .
He urged them to continue to strive for unity within the Albanian Catholic Church .
We think it is better for Croatia to finish with the negotiation process as soon as possible , " Sanader said .
The costs are too high and the money offered for his crop isn 't enough to pay for fuel to keep the tractors running .
It will stress children 's literature .
( Various sources -- 16 / 07 / 10 @-@ 23 / 07 / 10 )
Having this situation best fits them , and this is the reason why new IMC Council members are not elected , " Lama told SETimes .
Institutions struggle for a foothold , but questions about quality remain .
A person should not regret spending money for that , no matter how big the crisis !
These children could not be traced afterward , since the documents were destroyed . In 2003 , the Croatian History Museum and the Jasenovac Public Institution printed excerpts from her notes titled " The Diary of Diana Budisavljevic . "
SETimes : There are Serbs , such as Zvonko Mihajlovic , who say you assumed office illegally by taking over the municipal office without a proper vote .
" We are going towards Europe because it is our goal , but also because it 's the way to improve our system and the lives of our citizens , " Djelic said after the ceremony , stressing that the assistance envisioned in the agreement is the most his country has ever received .
" The institution is unnecessary because a development fund already exists , which needs to be advanced [ by having ] its credit facilities strengthened and new control mechanisms introduced , " Association of Banks Vice @-@ President Veroljub Dugalic told SETimes .
( Various sources - 19 / 12 / 06 @-@ 26 / 12 / 06 )
The contract gives CEZ a 51 % stake in the complex .
He said the funding would mostly be needed for economic reconstruction and development and for covering Kosovo 's share of the former Yugoslavia 's debts .
Swedmilk manager Roger Oscarson blames the efforts of a shareholder -- M & A Beverage -- to take over his firm .
Activists from the Bulgaria @-@ Russia Forum association cleaned off the paint , restoring the monument to its original form . [ Tzvetina Borisova / SETimes ]
BuskerFest hopes to " raise awareness regarding the importance and value of street art , and of course , promote Macedonian art in front of national and international audiences , " according to its web site .
The document envisions a surplus of 0.8 % of GDP in 2007 , amounting to 196m euros .
The EU , United States and United Kingdom have all criticised the measure . ( Alsat , Ora News , Shekulli , BalkanWeb , Top Channel - 12 / 02 / 09 )
The investor , Embassy Group , announced plans to continue and finalise the project soon .
The Hague @-@ based court is still pushing for the handover of four war crimes fugitives from the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s , including wartime Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander , Ratko Mladic .
But , he sees the long @-@ time rulers remaining that way even if they have to share power and oppose each other at the same time .
The majority of votes went to the BCA .
Anton Selimaj and family celebrate Christmas in Kosovo . [ Linda Karadaku / SETimes ]
Politics , economics and the whims of nature hamper efforts to develop a vital industry .
The riots , described as the worst to hit Greece in decades , erupted Saturday night , immediately after a policeman fatally shot Alexis Grigoropoulos in the capital 's volatile district of Exarchia .
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic received a delegation of the Summit 100 Business Leaders of Southeast Europe on March 21st to discuss ways to promote further business integration and improve the business environment and living conditions in the region .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 13 / 09 / 07
The 30th edition of the Days of Macedonian Music will be held between March 27th and April 5th , the Macedonian Composers ' Association announced on Monday ( February 26th ) .
Despite some reports of violations , international observers evaluated the elections as fair and democratic overall .
Citing its role as a guarantor power , Turkey sent in its military .
In Bulgaria , the majority of government employees did not get their usual " 13th @-@ month salary " for Christmas , and fewer than half of pensioners received a symbolic bonus of about 12 euros each .
According to EBU , Kosovo would be eligible through development of the country 's RTK public broadcaster .
To my colleagues from the press I proposed writing a reportage about Bondsteel as a daily addition .
It is necessary to also continuously raise awareness about the dangers of landmines for people in disadvantaged areas through brochures , posters and presentations .
The proposal to have the UN seek the court 's opinion requires the backing of the majority of countries that participate in the vote .
For his part , Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu said the process of reaching that goal is already under way .
The event opened with Romanian director Cristian Mungiu 's movie , " 4 months , 3 weeks and 2 days , " which won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival last month .
Under the legislation , the Agency for Education will spearhead improvements at the lower , elementary and secondary school levels .
The loan will be used to co @-@ finance the construction of a new 28km segment of the highway between the towns of Demir Kapija and Smokvica in the country 's southeast .
Party @-@ affiliated youth and union groups appeared to be more vigilant in keeping demonstrators calm and unaffected by " anti @-@ state " and self @-@ styled anarchist groups that caused much of the devastation last year .
" It looks like an election @-@ driven error .
" To wage war on KFOR is madness to say the least . "
Croatia 's war veterans " are at the centre of a new scandal . [ Getty Images ]
This is not a good scenario and it would mean an uncertain future . "
Wahhabi growth is worrisome in BiH
The Kavala @-@ based company KREKA S.A built the model unit , worth 3.5m euros .
Tadic reiterated that Serbia had not , and would not , recognise Kosovo 's independence .
Ahead of Thursday 's meeting , Moscow said it would allow the passage of nonlethal US military supplies through its territory to Afghanistan .
Besides political imprisonments , Guillet cites other reasons for the increase in prison populations .
" We have personally experienced that different NGOs from various tendencies benefit from this funding , " he told SETimes .
" This is the day that the world came together ... with a plan for global recovery and for reform and with a clear timetable for its delivery , " British Prime Minister Gordon Brown , the summit host , said .
Those attending the promotional event included Serbian Interior Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic , Secretary for the Ministry for Kosovo and Metohija Oliver Ivanovic , and the former commander of the Serbian gendarmerie , Goran Radosavljevic Guri .
It is also not yet clear if HFP will keep on with its work , or cease to exist as an independent institution .
Both face charges of genocide over the Srebrenica massacre .
Croatia 's tourist industry remains the country 's most lucrative sector .
KCK was founded according to the principles of " Democratic confederalism " by PKK 's convicted leader Abdullah Ocalan , presented as both an alternative to the nation @-@ state and a solution to the problems of the Middle East .
Rama , calling Berisha a " mentally disabled person , " said he will not back down , and promised future protests until early elections are held .
This year 's winner , Ante Zorica , hit the Alka 's centre in all three races -- a rare achievement that left spectators in awe .
Construction of the plant should be completed by the end of 2012 .
It shows to Middle Easterners that Islamic identity is not inevitably anti @-@ Western , anti @-@ market and anti @-@ democracy , " he said .
The credit has a 20 @-@ year maturity and a 10 @-@ year grace period .
" What I 've been explaining to the Ankara administration for months now is that , as an ally of the West , we should explain to them [ the West ] the Syrian realities , " said Sandir , a representative of the Nationalist Action Party ( MHP ) .
" The wording of this report does not reflect the press freedom in Turkey . "
Social contribution reform a significant step forward
MIT Centre for International Studies Executive Director John Tirman believes Turkey should strive to develop open economic relations in the Caucasus , but a political union is not going to happen in the next decade , if ever .
RS 's media , meanwhile , spreads the notion that those in RS enjoy much better living conditions than those in FBiH .
Bulgarian tennis player and Wimbledon boys ' champion Grigor Dimitrov won the US Open Junior Boys ' final on Sunday ( September 7th ) .
" They say it could take a year to recover , so I 'll need to know the language , " he cheerfully explains .
Speaking at the Sofia forum on Tuesday , Kalfin urged the international community to better co @-@ ordinate its efforts and to push Belgrade and Pristina to quickly reach a compromise " through mutual concessions . "
Neither the High Representative 's plan nor the Silajdzic @-@ Dodik protocol has been made public .
According to polls , VMRO @-@ DPMNE has the confidence of 23 % of the population . [ Getty Images ]
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 02 / 09 / 09
Officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) have a responsibility to citizens to overcome the current political stalemate and form a government , US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg said on Friday ( February 25th ) in Sarajevo .
It also allows the occupants to charge electricity and water bills , salaries for cleaners and gardeners , and other home maintenance costs to their companies .
" The Macedonian government has been extremely committed and I would like to thank its officials for their work in supporting our effort , " he said .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 03 / 10 / 07
The VMRO @-@ DPMNE currently has high ratings and if they are supported with NATO membership they will likely win the elections .
Its main purpose is to provide training for journalists .
Montenegro began issuing biometric passports earlier this month and is implementing a border control system with the help of the US government .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has formally invited representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro and Serbia to sign the agreement on their accession to NATO 's Partnership for Peace Programme on Thursday ( December 14th ) in Brussels .
" They come here because our labour is cheaper .
The arrest of former model Katarina Rebraca for suspected charity fraud has raised a deeper question in Serbia -- will cash @-@ strapped citizens continue to support the work of humanitarian organisations ?
Bulgaria 's gas monopoly wants a 37 % price hike and has threatened to cut off heating companies that don 't pay up . [ Getty Images ]
No end in sight for Albania 's political gridlock
The ECHR issued a pilot verdict in November 2009 in the case of Suljagic vs. BiH .
The 25th Dance Week festival began in Zagreb on Monday ( May 26th ) with a performance of " La Pudeur des Icebergs " by the Canadian company Daniel Leveille Danse .
Losses in Serbia 's agriculture sector may total 387m euros this year , according to the country 's agriculture ministry .
The non @-@ EU Western Balkan countries are susceptible to the effects of the turmoil in the eurozone , the World Bank said in a recent report .
By Daniel Daianu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 22 / 01 / 07
Two Serbian swimmers won medals at the 13th European Short Course Swimming Championship that ended on Sunday ( December 13th ) in Istanbul .
From now on , the Liberal @-@ Democrat Alliance will have to secure the support of different political groups or even individual MPs for every initiative .
Adopting a new electoral law was among the campaign promises of the current government . ( Trud , bTV , Darik , Dnevnik - 03 / 01 / 11 )
In 2010 , the SEKN ( Electronic Interbank Clearing System ) had a significant increase in volume and payment transactions .
Germany has experienced a robust economic recovery , creating opportunities for other EU members to capitalise on their neighbour 's healthier job market .
Recent research for the rebuilding project suggests that an earlier bridge existed on the same site , before the arrival of the Ottomans , under the mediaeval Bosnian state .
( Various sources - 18 / 02 / 08 @-@ 25 / 02 / 08 )
Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos announced on Sunday ( September 11th ) that the country is introducing a new tax to generate money to keep up with its bailout programme .
According to Killelea , peace has an economic value , as well .
I am sure that we will see a range of different reactions and interpretations on both sides .
In May 2004 , only the internationally recognised Greek @-@ run part of Cyprus joined the EU , thereby representing the whole country .
The new legislation will merge separate company and tax registration numbers into a single identification number .
Ani was the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia between 961 and 1045 AD .
Al @-@ Qaeda has been significantly weakened by the killing of its leader , Osama bin Laden , in early May , the elimination of other senior members of the network and the financial problems it is believed to be facing , according to the EU official .
These are illegal immigrants , " he told SETimes .
Schaeuble 's conduct was too much for Greek President Karolos Papoulias .
SETimes : What does Greek football gain from the team 's second qualification for the World Cup ?
The results of the Kosovo Serb referendum , released on Wednesday ( February 15th ) , could not have been any clearer -- 99.4 % of voters in northern Kosovo said they do not accept Kosovo institutions .
The capacity of the 30,000 square @-@ metre plant at Dragomiresti will grow from 15 million cases annually to 60 million in 2011 .
After a night of protests , fury and flames that failed to prevent lawmakers from approving more austerity measures demanded by international creditors in return for lifeline loans to keep the country from defaulting , Greeks awoke on Monday ( February 13th ) to find parts of downtown Athens in ruins , the economy still teetering near bankruptcy , and more than a million people out of work .
The sixth edition of the Skena Up International Students Film and Theatre Festival is occurring in Pristina through Thursday ( November 27th ) . Festival organisers will present a total of 92 short movies and ten plays during the event 's seven days , including the film In Line , produced by Caffi Reto .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 07 / 04 / 11
The researchers implanted growth hormones into trout , enabling the fish to reach consumption size in six months instead of 12 .
Kosovo President Behgjet Pacolli expressed his " deep sorrow " over the incident , and extended his condolences to the American people , army , authorities and the families of the victims .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 04 / 04 / 07
" We are interested in a political dialogue with the Serbian government , " he also said , noting that no disagreement between Belgrade and Washington could serve as " an excuse or justification to incite others to violence . "
He expressed appreciation that the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade has made concrete progress and should continue in this direction .
Negotiations between Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat and Cypriot President Demetris Christofias have focused on reuniting the island in a loose federation .
The 64 @-@ year @-@ old former BiH presidency member was arrested on March 1st at London 's Heathrow Airport .
Serbia 's Tadic calls for reconciliation among Balkan nations
" Fringe groups and extremists on all sides stand ready to exploit more widespread frustration .
Another crossroads for Serbia ?
New Romanian interior minister selected
Recycled plastic is most frequently used in construction products , Culov said , including anchors for facades and nails , as well as in plastic protectors for wheel rims .
According to the daily investment paper Ziarul Financiar and the Capital Partners investment firm , Electra and Hidroenergetica have a combined employment of about 40,000 workers and an assessed market value of 4 billion euros and 3.5 billion euros respectively .
Talks focused on bilateral relations , security in the region and the negotiations on the future status of Kosovo .
The city of Split , Croatia , will host a 2010 Europe Future Fashion event from June 4th through June 6th .
Microsoft is to build an innovation centre in Ankara , Turkey , the Turkish daily Hurriyet reported on Wednesday ( April 22nd ) .
A recent World Bank paper on risk insurance , estimated that 50 % of the buildings in Bulgaria will not be damaged at all in the event of a high @-@ intensity earthquake in which the shaking is perceived as " severe , " while 7.5 % will be destroyed .
Those arguments haven 't worked with workers , those in the public sector who 've seen their pay cut 30 % .
Furthermore , there have been two bomb attacks targeting cars of officials who support Sejdiu .
She does not think that doctors working in private and public clinics at the same time creates a conflict .
According to government calculations , the pipeline will deliver $ 200m in revenue , to be divided between Serbia and Gazprom .
Housing in Belgrade 's Kaludjerica district . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
According to the newspaper , talks on developing a tsunami protection system for the Mediterranean region began three years ago , but they remain fruitless .
Milososki said that his country is ready to resume dialogue with Greece to overcome the problem .
" Life with an Idiot " opened the MESS festival Sunday ( October 17th ) . [ mess.ba ]
" The G20 should reaffirm its determination to continue implementing co @-@ ordinated policy measures in order to develop the basis for sustainable growth and to avoid a repetition of the present financial crisis , " the communique said .
It can be boiled and served with rice ; alternately , fried rice is wrapped in the cabbage leaves to create a dish known as sarma .
NextSense developed the e @-@ parliament .
That is why Serbia is facing a great dilemma .
The Albanian Energy Corporation ( KESH ) obtained approval of a 40m @-@ euro loan from a private bank .
Radevic , whose club organised the bike rally , told Southeast European Times that around 1,000 bikes gathered in Belgrade to head for Mitrovica on Vidovdan -- a popular Serbian holiday .
" This trip showed again [ that ] our nations can overcome all problems and benefit from each other , " he added .
Moreover , the ruling coalition is split over how the issue is being handled by Kostunica and his DPS .
" In this chorus for peace today we also hear the hallowed voices of the victims -- the children whose playgrounds were shelled in the killing fields , the young girls brutalised by rape , the men shot down in mass graves , those who starved in the camps , those who died in battle , the millions taken from their homes and torn from their families , " Clinton said in remarks at the ceremony .
It needs determination , compromise and genuine leadership to get there , " they said .
Observers believe the signing of the agreement in Ankara next month could encourage potential investors , who have shown little interest in the pipeline so far .
The incident has sparked different reactions in Turkey .
Traits typical of Republican women , like western dress , are still popular , but the idea that women should be modern in order to support the state project has lost its appeal .
" Not all police officers would help , " she says .
An archaeological expedition discovered objects in Elbasan , central Albania , dating as early as the city of Scampa , 2nd century AD .
The tunnel will cut travel time by several hours .
In recent months , Western diplomats have repeatedly urged politicians in BiH to halt their challenges to the Dayton Peace Accords and focus instead on moving the country along its path to EU integration .
Two of Macedonia 's biggest factories reportedly had to cease production after the Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday .
The Daily Mirror reports that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is snapping up this teenage sensation , already dubbed the " new David Beckham . "
The guarantees for all banking activities are more than double than for the state , which additionally guarantees stability , " Petkoski said .
More than 3 million citizens can vote in Sunday 's ( October 5th ) local elections . [ File ]
" The audience recognised the positive energy carried by our song and I thank them for that from the bottom of my heart . "
Semir Osmanagic , a US businessman of BiH origin , has invested large amounts of his own money in a personal quest to unearth what he says are Europe 's first pyramids .
Croatian Foreign and EU Integration Minister Kolinda Grabar @-@ Kitarovic was in the Russian Federation last week , where she met with her counterpart Sergei Lavrov .
The government , backed by representatives of the business sector , says the raises are no longer possible due to the global economic crisis , the effects of which have had a big impact on the Serbian economy .
For this investigation to succeed , Macedonian police had to co @-@ operate closely with authorities in the immigrants ' destination countries .
Part of this process will be those Albanians who work in the sectors vital to the functioning of the Greek economy .
Investigators found audio tapes of patients complaining that they were cheated because they paid for diagnoses of 70 % disability and they received documents for only 50 % .
Such a move would " strengthen the southern flank of the Alliance , expanding the security and stability in the Balkans , " said Cioroianu .
Meanwhile , as the rumours of a possible debt restructure continued to spread , Greek 10 @-@ year bond yields rose to a record 13.83 % on Friday .
In the plan , the EC stressed the need for a stronger focus on the bloc 's infrastructure needs and the diversification of energy supplies , an increase of oil and gas stocks , the establishment of crisis response mechanisms to respond to possible gas disruptions , better use of indigenous energy resources and stronger efforts to improve energy efficiency .
The 36m @-@ euro facility will supply auto parts to Renault , Peugeot , Citroen , Audi and Ford .
China 's ' Silk Road ' in the Balkans
Both the suicide and homicide rates were down , as were the number of traffic fatalities : 616 people died in car crashes in 2009 , 89 fewer than in 2008 .
The delegation was headed by Democratic Party ( DP ) member Prec Zogaj , who chairs parliament 's foreign policy committee , and by the committee 's deputy chairman , Socialist Party deputy Arte Dade .
One of those techniques is now being implemented in Montenegro , where the professor and his staff have installed " new , very high accuracy GPS , " which allow " permanent monitoring of several main tectonic blocks . "
Croatia was hit hard by the global economic crisis , with the economy shrinking to 5.5 % in 2009 .
Instead , they presented a bomb . "
The protests forced Milosevic to admit his defeat and step down , clearing the way for the DOS presidential candidate , Vojislav Kostunica , to take over the function of Yugoslav president .
In the 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall , Macedonia has been building a multi @-@ party democracy with all the facets of individual and minority rights .
The RS government has declared three days of mourning .
The long @-@ delayed Nikopol @-@ Turnu Magurele line will be launched in coming months , a Bulgarian official said this week .
" Kosovars are going to have to face real problems , " Ramadani said .
Radovan Karadzic . [ Getty Images ]
None of the parties that passed the 5 % threshold in Sunday 's parliamentary elections has mustered enough support to govern alone .
It is clear that none of this occurred by chance or without great forethought .
Movie fans flocking to Ster Montenegro , the country 's first and only multiplex movie theatre , complain mostly about one thing -- simply , there 's no butter for the popcorn .
Studies by the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Skopje suggest that the bridges on this section are the most damaged , so they are receiving priority .
The decision was welcomed by the EU , the European Commission and the United States .
Slavonska Banka refused to comment .
Bulgaria is said to have recently put a maximum price tag of 7 billion euros on the plant , while the Russians are reportedly planning to offer a price about 800m euros higher than the one demanded by Sofia .
Former Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and wife Dana will be tried on corruption charges . [ Getty Images ]
October 12th -- Ante Gotovina is born on Pasman Island , Croatia .
Serbia 's " red gold " trouble
Business owners who produce , package or serve food produced by animals are legally responsible for implementing the HACCP system .
Results from a new database show just how serious the problem is .
Tuesday 's eurozone agreement comes at a price .
The DS supports signing the SAA , while the SRS and other nationalist parties , including outgoing Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia , view signing as tantamount to recognising Kosovo 's independence .
The DS thus ended the long @-@ standing domination of the far @-@ right Serbian Radical Party , which will hold 77 seats .
In addition to finding out about destinations and activities , fair visitors had the chance to see local handicrafts .
At first it all starts as a game and communication runs wonderfully between all involved , and then certain friendships are disrupted and Facebook turns into a means of tarnishing someone 's integrity , " Bicanin said .
" For us it is important that the negative trend has stopped ... , " Istrefi said .
There were no winners .
In all , the EU will provide around 3.96 billion euros in funding to Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Macedonia , Montenegro , Serbia , Kosovo and Turkey .
The former Bosnian Serb general was apprehended in a co @-@ ordinated operation conducted by Serbia 's Security and Information Agency ( BIA ) and a police action team , Tadic said .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 28 / 10 / 09
" We will be the voice of the government and the people of Kosovo to the American government and people , " Spahiu said .
Ziogos says his salary has been cut by 3,000 euros a year , including big reductions in the annual two @-@ month bonuses Greek workers had been given for years .
He acknowledged however that " Deep reforms might be painful and unpopular , but their delay enlarges the problem . "
" There is a loss of trust among citizens with regard to both the parties in power and the opposition , " he told Express .
Vojvodic urged Belgrade to send an ambassador to Podgorica to encourage official dialogue .
Diplomatic Diary : Montenegro 's Djukanovic visits Macedonia
Evidently , the court has not succeed in utilising the potential power to moderate the [ lustration ] process and the possibilities for its abuse , " Jankulovski said .
Serbian President Boris Tadic should not only celebrate , but should explain why are citizens of Serbia harassed ten years , why they spent the budget funds , and only now he was arrested , and was there all the time . "
By Bojana Milovanovic and Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European times in Belgrade and Bucharest -- 03 / 03 / 12
I 'm afraid of the scenario already being announced in Kosovo , the so @-@ called " Kosovo storm " -- a mass assault on Serbs in northern Kosovo , total ethnic cleansing .
" We are deeply grateful to all those who have shown goodwill in assisting the rescue of people in Japan .
" We hope that the results will begin to be seen this year , " Peci said .
The arrests coincide with a court case aimed at closing the ruling party .
Such co @-@ operation is impossible if prosecutors and law enforcement officials are unable to provide sufficient protection .
Clapham said the delegation would prepare a report on Kosovo for presentation at the next NATO meeting in May .
Turkey facing hurdles over uprisings in Syria
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak met with Turkish officials in Ankara on February 12th to discuss opportunities to boost strategic co @-@ operation between the two countries , as well as the situation in the region .
Since one of Turkey 's greatest strengths is in the contracting businesses , road construction and airport development projects are of notable interest , he said .
Also in cultural and sports news : a German sculptor plans to recreate the Colossus of Rhodes , and Tirana holds its 11th book fair .
Those calling for reform say the current police system allows criminals to escape justice by slipping across entity lines . [ Getty Images ]
Experts say the economic woes , the education system and country 's troubled past may be contributing factors .
Born in Sofia in 1952 , Bokova studied at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and at the University of Maryland 's School of Public Affairs in the United States .
Compared to last year , four other SEE countries , as well as Kosovo , have -- like BiH -- improved their rankings .
Turkey 's ruling party taps Gul as presidential candidate
The two discussed the talks between Syria and Israel mediated by Turkey .
While he was never a communist party member , " the fact one had to be a communist to be ' morally and politically suitable ' for a promotion always made me angry , " said Prlenda .
The Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) also condemned the verdict , describing it as another stain on the handicapped and disfunctional Kosovo justice system .
In Vino also hosted various wine tasting workshops and sommelier courses .
It began on March 13th , when Prime Minister Mihai Razvan Ungureanu announced the founding of the first Romani teaching high school in the country , based on a project submitted by the minorities group in parliament several years ago .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 19 / 03 / 12
Details of the plan , envisioning one secretariat , a joint north @-@ south presidency and periodic top @-@ level meetings , are expected to be finalised by June . On July 13th , Paris hosts an EU summit , succeeding Slovenia at the helm of the Union on July 1st .
The festival closed with a concert conducted by Zubin Mehta .
The zone was inaugurated on May 17th at a ceremony attended by Education Minister Enver Hoxha .
The best way for achieving that goal would be through European integration , but Bosnian politicians ' failure to reach the EU @-@ required agreement on police reform has hampered the country 's progress on that road , thus choosing isolation instead of integration , he noted .
Macedonia , however , hopes that a settlement can be reached before the start of NATO 's three @-@ day summit in Bucharest on April 2nd , so that it can receive an invitation to join the 26 @-@ nation pact along with Albania and Croatia .
Just down the street , about a kilometer away from parliament where lawmakers and employees are raking in full bonuses while denying others theirs , a group of college students stood before a small church at the end of Ermou Street dressed as Santas , singing .
In reality , an unconfronted past does always come back with a vengeance , haunting our lives , " he said .
The conference includes an excursion to Prizren , a city with vast appeal .
" Our countries have a joint future in NATO and the EU .
The first round trip was completed from Basel , Switzerland , to Pristina .
" The campaign will send the message that young people are not responsible for the grim heritage , but that they want to be responsible for the attitude towards the grim heritage , thereby giving their support to the regional initiative for setting up RECOM , " she told B92 .
" The state of general social @-@ economic insecurity [ causes ] the rise in illegal activities and [ is ] the most common motive for citizens to acquire and possess arms , " Tuzla Canton Police Commissioner Fadil Sljivic told SETimes .
Everybody should respect the decision of the Constitutional Court . "
German MEP Markus Ferber asked the European Commission ( EC ) to activate its justice safeguard clause on Romania and refuse to recognise Romanian court rulings within the EU .
But the global financial downturn has made that strategy unsustainable .
The five @-@ day festival included performances of bossa nova , modern Norwegian jazz , American jazz and other genres .
According to scholars , it is an astronomical instrument of great precision . [ Getty Images ]
A new web site to create and sign petitions on different subjects began operation in Cyprus on December 19th .
He added that it will also facilitate the travel of Bulgarians working in Greece during the summer holiday season .
" A consensus for a three @-@ month technical extension was not possible today so it means we have to start withdrawing the mission , ceasing activities , on January 1st , " Finnish Ambassador Antti Turunen said after the closed @-@ door meeting Monday .
Moscow has consistently defended Belgrade 's position against recognising Kosovo as independent .
" The goal is to ... keep NATO blocked in Kosovo and in the Balkans so that it will not be engaged in the East and the Caucasus , " University of Pristina journalism department head Milazim Krasniqi told SETimes .
On Wednesday , Hoon was in Montenegro , where he announced plans to open a British embassy in Podgorica .
EU vexed over Turkish media group fine
Turkey posthumously restored citizenship Sunday ( January 11th ) to poet Nazim Hikmet , who battled prosecution for his communist views and died in exile in Moscow in 1963 after being declared a traitor .
Now , she said , Israeli companies are poised to enter the market , a move that could alter everything in a business which is so regulated that pharmacists have to keep the same prices and shop hours and had to be at least 820 feet apart .
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ( right ) listens to Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic during the signing ceremony Tuesday ( May 1st ) for the Status of Forces Agreement in Washington . [ Getty Images ]
He said that the elections results show that Croatian citizens voted for continuity .
Reforms will be necessary .
In Ohrid on Sunday ( August 9th ) , EU Representative Erwan Fouere , called on Bulgaria and Macedonia to hold talks on a dispute over a Bulgarian woman jailed for barring her estranged Macedonian husband from visiting their child .
Psychiatrist and Labyrinth cofounder Bujar Berisha says Pristina authorities made prevention of addiction a priority .
Accompanied by Defence Minister Berislav Roncevic , Sanader briefed NATO ambassadors about the implementation of required reforms .
Budget figures released on Friday suggest that , despite various measures taken by authorities , tax revenues increased by only 3.3 % in the eight months to August , well behind the 13.7 % target for this year .
Celebrities and fashion designers in the Balkans are known to work well together .
He went further , describing this as the " real goal " of the NATO @-@ led military operation in 1999 , which forced Slobodan Milosevic 's troops to pull out of Kosovo .
Milososki : The decision only applies directly to Macedonia and Greece , but indirectly also to our partners in the international community .
" The Venice Commission has given an opinion which says it is better to remove the immunity , but this action needs constitutional ratification . "
Turk said that Slovenia supports Croatia 's EU accession and that the two countries have good co @-@ operation within NATO .
SETimes : What results do you expect from this regional initiative ?
Along with other regional countries , Montenegro considers alternative energy solutions , with input from USAID Montenegro .
Two weeks ago , Tariceanu formed a new minority government , ousting the ministers affiliated with Basescu and relying on the PSD for parliamentary support .
The country has reached a crossroads in efforts to reconcile its ethnic and political divisions with aspirations for democracy and Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
And if we add to this all the performing arts and other types of programmes at the festival , I believe that we celebrated the festival 's birthday in a worthy manner , " Zlatovic said .
( Various sources - 10 / 11 / 09 @-@ 17 / 11 / 09 )
President Atifete Jahjaga asked Serbiaˈs institutions " to retreat from being involved and supporting the criminal structures in the three municipalities in the north of Kosovo . "
But people should be blamed because they administer the elections , not the system , " Pristina Institute for Political Studies ( PIPS ) head Leonora Kryeziu told SETimes .
The president asked the National Institute for Criminal Expertise to analyse the footage , to determine whether it is authentic .
Robotic surgery is rapidly making its way into gynaecological medicine in Greece , specialists said during the 3rd Pan @-@ Hellenic Congress on Gynaecological Endoscopy in Thessaloniki .
" It is real luck that nobody ever trampled on these mines , as there were many tourists who occasionally stop by here , as well as workers who repaired the road .
Experts consider South Stream a rival of the US @-@ EU @-@ backed Nabucco pipeline -- up to now Romania 's clear choice in terms of energy diversification .
While the document did not mention the Nabucco and South Stream gas pipeline projects , the two dominated many of the discussions in Sofia .
But G17 Plus , the third partner in the ruling coalition , welcomed the apology .
But Serbia has repeatedly stated that it will not agree to anything more than substantial autonomy .
Speaking during his first official visit to Croatia since assuming his post in December 2007 , the Slovenian leader also voiced hope that his country 's new government " will develop rich and very intense contacts " with Zagreb .
" This is because we were pushed out of the process which we initiated in front of the international community , " Rakocevic told SETimes .
Albanian Economy Minister Genc Ruli and Greek Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas met in Athens to discuss the possibility of increasing Greek electricity exports to Albania , which is working to stabilise its energy situation .
Many participate only as a formality or as an effort to validate older politicians ' dubious claim that the young are entering politics .
Critics , including Jansa and his right @-@ wing political partners , still have a role to play in the future of the arbitration deal .
That stance " caused a delay in establishing diplomatic relations with the United States , " former Albanian diplomat Genc Mlloja tells SETimes .
Sensing that apathy may have serious adverse effects on turnout and results , parties are using all possible means to reach voters , including the popular social networking site Facebook .
By Art Malone for Southeast European Times -- 19 / 03 / 09
" The reforms envisaged in the action plan will not be able to provide concrete results , because they are not based on real problems .
Women need to take control of their health , " she said following a meeting with members of the Women of Kosovo 's Parliamentary Group , whom she asked to do more in the war on cancer .
Downer is set to submit a report to Ban that Sozen says will indicate talks will either collapse or should be suspended .
He said the firms are suspected of illegally sending abroad 7.5m euros .
Frustrated by the lack of progress , Musliu resigned two months ago as member of the Co @-@ ordination Body for South Serbia .
A step away from the main coastal road , near the local church , laid a tablet that records the life of the Roman warrior .
The DP 's coalition partner , Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DPS ) declined to back Tadic in the run @-@ off , so the future of the coalition may be uncertain .
In less than a week , Turkey became a member of two regional development banks , the EBRD and the African Development Bank ( AFDB ) .
The government , he added , is seeking to boost investment in the sector and has drafted new legislation to that effect .
They say the environmental threats involved are insignificant when compared to the expected amounts of shale gas in the region .
The two @-@ day meeting concluded with an agreement to tighten overall collaboration among the SEE countries .
But until that happens , the Balkan nation , which is set to become the second former Yugoslav republic to join the Union following Slovenia 's entry in 2004 , has more work to do .
The International Commission on Missing Persons says the remains of 2,370 missing persons have been located and identified .
The Romanian authorities say they regret the nine states ' decision , but the measure does not have an economic impact .
MESS festival celebrates " dedication to the spirit of theatre "
Mustafa Elitas , AKP parliamentary group deputy chairman , however , warns the opposition " is committing a constitutional crime by their actions . "
" The dialogue is the EU 's pro @-@ active answer [ in response to ] the activities we have undertaken since the latest EC progress report , " Arifi said .
If we don 't sell that , it must be destroyed , " says Kosovac .
The scenario is not an uncommon sight in recent weeks , after repeated demands from international lenders putting up bailout money to save Greece from default a list of more than 4,100 names of tax dodgers was released at the end of January .
" Sarkozy only aims at getting the support of voters who fear Islam , and he thinks he can manage this by opposing Turkey , " Aktar said .
In part , they want better compensation for disabled veterans and for the families of those killed during the 1990s conflicts in the former Yugoslavia .
However , the CSD survey added , Bulgarian citizens have been facing an increasing corruption pressure in their dealings with public administration officials since 2004 .
Two important contenders , Miron Mitrea and Cristian Diaconescu , withdrew from the race during the congress , saying their candidacies risked splitting the party .
Josipovic , who believes he is a leader who can bring people together , promised to work for " a just and uncorrupt Croatia . "
An Albanian government delegation headed by Prime Minister Sali Berisha wrapped up a two @-@ day visit to Kosovo on Thursday ( October 8th ) .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Kumrovec -- 03 / 03 / 11
Kosovo citizens with these documents can now travel to states that recognise Kosovo 's independence , plus Macedonia and Montenegro .
Imports in the review period totalled 1.3 billion euros while exports remained low , at 108m euros , 31 % less compared to last year .
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik followed suit immediately .
Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos ( left ) and TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat will meet this week . [ Southeast European Times photo illustration ]
The country launched its membership negotiations in October 2005 , along with Croatia .
" We are expecting the international community to keep up their promises and put an end to this unjust practice , " he said , before leaving for Nicosia .
UNMIK calls for new talks between Pristina , Belgrade
According to the experts , the findings provide evidence that the fortress near Strumica had inhabitants as early as the 4th century BC .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar is in Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
Situated on some of the world 's most active fault lines , Turkey grapples with earthquake preparedness and awareness .
The obscure organisation " Revolutionary Struggle " took responsibility for the attack , as well as for several other violent acts .
We will regret every single day that we did not accept the international community 's proposal . "
Turkey 's border with EU members Bulgaria and Greece in the north represents just a tiny fragment of the one it shares with its southern and southeastern neighbours , including Syria , Iraq and Iran , which will become part of the bloc 's external frontier upon its accession .
" The statement by the Serbian president is particularly important because there is a trend in Serbia among a younger generation of historians and in the Serbian Academy of Arts and Sciences , to still view Macedonia as southern Serbia , and Macedonians are treated as Serbs , " Macedonian historian Violeta Achkovska told SETimes .
Irinej became the head of the Monastic School in Ostrog in 1969 .
Serbian children armed in the fight against cancer
Hadzic 's capture raises another question -- will those responsible for hiding fugitives from The Hague tribunal be arrested ?
The singer will testify as soon as his doctors find him fit .
However , I think it will not happen and that Croats will choose Europe , " Pavelic says .
De Hoop Scheffer said former UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's comprehensive proposal provides a balanced resolution .
There are fire brigades where only one man works a shift , and the equipment and fire trucks are more than two decades old , Predrag Maric , head of the Interior Ministry 's Emergency Sector , told SETimes .
Croatia is 20th in the list of 149 countries ranked according to their Environmental Performance Index ( EPI ) .
However , Turkish leaders still appear unwilling to go as far as their European counterparts .
I think , for Romania , this is half a victory -- but it is the best result we could have hoped for , " Victor Lupu , deputy @-@ editor @-@ in @-@ chief of the English @-@ language daily Nine o 'clock , told the Southeast European Times . "
The Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) party , established in June of 1989 , won the first democratic pluralist elections in 1990 , and would play a crucial role in the fight for Croatia 's independence .
Serbian President Boris Tadic 's visit to BiH on Wednesday ( July 6th ) , which Turkish President Abdullah Gul helped organise in April 2010 , seems to have changed the charged situation .
I am sure there will be agreement within the Contact Group to open a process of negotiation , " the DPA quoted Solana as saying on Tuesday .
Think about it as a package of deals with Russia . "
Situated on one of the main drug trafficking routes through the Balkans , Bulgaria " is a transit country , as well as a producer of illicit narcotics , " the US State Department said in February .
Violence broke out when the 3,000 demonstrators clashed with police .
EULEX deployment expected in early December
Lech Kaczynski was a true friend of our country . "
According to the National Anti @-@ corruption Department ( DNA ) , bribes at Siret were not random .
After the PDK and the LDK duked it out in Prizren , a major city in the southern part of the country , the results were too close to call .
Rasim Ljajic holds a photo of Radovan Karadzic last year . [ Getty Images ]
SETimes : Will NATO conduct any exercises in BiH in the near future ?
This mosque , known as one of the most successful architectural achievements of 16th century Bosnian architecture , did not survive the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict .
Some bloggers , like Lifipi , defended the government , saying the agreements are the best it could have done under the circumstances . " Which one of you would have gotten a better solution for an agreement or has had a better plan for the agreement ? " Lifipi said .
" It is a matter of days , " Sejdiu told reporters , referring to the document , which reportedly has already been drafted and sent to members of the Kosovo government and parliament .
The election results were acknowledged only after international pressure induced Milosevic to propose a lex specialis , or special legislation .
" Under the transition plan , in 2007 the EU force will retain around 2,500 troops in BiH , able to respond should the security situation require it , " the EU said in a statement Wednesday .
Fewer than 7 % of residents are highly educated , while more than 1.3 million , out of the 7.5 million total population , lack basic elementary education .
At the same time , they are very proud that , for the first time in history , the World Cup is taking place on African soil .
Discussions focused on the political situation in Romania and the country 's post @-@ accession obligations towards the EU .
On Friday , Bocevski warned of potential risks his country could face if its EU and NATO membership bids continue to be blocked , especially in the wake of Russia 's intervention in Georgia , which could encourage " marginal forces " in Macedonia .
Like Paluca , his son , Liridon , 18 , also began filigree work at an early age .
By Igor Jovanovic and Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Belgrade and Pristina -- 23 / 11 / 11
That is the essence of the struggle of this people and any option that envisages the Kosovo customs is unacceptable to us , " Zubin Potok Mayor Slavisa Ristic said .
Out of that total , more than 130 have reportedly been killed in the two days since Sunday , when the Syrian troops stormed Hama with tanks shelling residential areas in the country 's fourth @-@ biggest city with a population of 800,000 people .
Prevalla , Kosovo , hosted a summit where the leaders announced the opening of a mini @-@ Schengen zone among their states .
In the second of this two part series on Corridor 10 delays , the focus is on scandals and other roadblocks .
The prime minister , Sali Berisha , is refusing to meet with those he deems " coup plotters , " while Socialist leader Edi Rama has defied calls to discontinue street protests .
" They are very professionally produced , and they promote not luxury and glamour , but also traditional Islamic customs during marriage and funerals .
The internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus joined the EU in May 2004 , claiming to represent the island as a whole .
Citizens elect political parties that form the parliament and they have the legitimacy of the elections .
Seeking to avoid a potential setback in its ties with Turkey , a military ally , Israeli President Shimon Peres called Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to reassure him that his country wants to maintain good relations with Turkey .
This is Media Markt 's sixth store in Turkey in a year , Mustafa Altindag , MediaSaturn Holding director responsible for operations in Turkey , said at a press conference .
The Cyprus issue remains a source of tension between NATO allies Greece and Turkey , and the stalemate in the peace process has hampered Turkey 's EU bid .
Topi stressed Italy remains a geo @-@ strategic partner and an important investor in Albania .
Former allies turned adversaries , the LDK and Thaci 's Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) are angrily trading accusations .
It made further efforts to identify weak spots along its land and sea borders , but " continued to face challenges to enforce border security fully and to combat organised crime and corruption . "
Serbian President Boris Tadic , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other Balkan leaders , joined European and international officials in condemning the massacre in Norway .
Banja Luka will host the World Rafting Championship from May 17th to May 24th .
Serbia has finalised co @-@ operation with the international court , but some analysts believe this won 't be the end .
" This action harms the achievements of the multiethnic society of Gjilan , where Albanian community , the Serb community and the international factor have invested , " he said .
After a 30 % decrease in 2009 , Romania 's tourism continues the downward trend this year .
The government proposal has met with enthusiastic response .
According to the Ohrid Lake Master 's Office , 56 people were on board .
After meeting with Cypriot counterpart Markos Kyprianou , Lavrov said Russia appreciates Cyprus ' support for the future strengthening of a strategic partnership between Moscow and the EU .
Back then , he said about 30,000 Turks and 1 million Armenians were killed in Turkey " and nobody but me dares to talk about it . " ( Hurriyet , Voice of America , Zaman , Radikal - 27 / 03 / 11 )
" The municipality silently agreed with those violations , " Bajrami says .
Bosnian Serb representatives will have two other ministerial positions ( Foreign Trade and Civil Affairs ) .
The resolution , put forward by rapporteur Ria Oomen @-@ Ruijten , describes the accession process as having reached a deadlock .
According to state television NET , it had apparently been used as a transfer point for weapons smuggled from Albania .
Almost 150 people have so far been arrested under various charges , some of them in possession of non @-@ lethal weapons and drugs .
Osmanovski said Macedonia 's chairmanship does not mean much to many of the Roma because they do not know the Decade 's basic goals and results , nor understand the issues well enough .
The second element , Institutional Partnerships , aims at modernising the research environment to aid the successful completion of research .
UNOPS to conduct census in Kosovo north
Basescu also noted the enormous importance of the EU 's agricultural policy , given its budget -- about 50 billion euros , or nearly a third of its 2010 budget .
Expressing support for UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari and his proposed settlement to the Kosovo status issue , EU foreign ministers urged Belgrade and Pristina on Monday to participate constructively in consultations set to begin next week .
But the pace of issuing ID cards is hardly the sole issue bothering opposition parties , especially smaller ones .
The two are due to meet with UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon in Geneva on January 26th in an effort to give a new impetus to the peace negotiation process .
Fearing recession , the NBS cut that rate , killing off any desire by banks to sell euros in exchange for dinars .
The signs read " Don 't let the children in Syria die . " [ Reuters ]
Saudi Arabia officially established diplomatic ties with Kosovo , following up on a decision earlier this year to extend recognition .
Regarding potential problems in the north , de Kermabon said his visit to heavily Serb villages such as Dobratin shows that EULEX is planning to deploy throughout Kosovo and serve all its citizens .
Recommendations in the report on Bulgaria call for the development of an integrated strategy against organised crime and corruption , establishment of specialised panels for prosecuting and judging high @-@ level corruption and organised crime , and effective implementation of the conflict of interest law .
SETimes talked with Bodrozic , a young mother of two , about the success of her first novel .
If the company is awarded a license from SEWRC , it will be able to effectively enter the Bulgarian electricity market within two months , media reports quoted company representative Bogdan Preda , as saying .
The provisional agenda of the talks , posted on the Swedish EU presidency website on October 30th , lists the " Western Balkans " as one of the possible items for discussion .
" I think that Croatia is a country where the rule of law and justice are respected more today than a year ago .
Russia and Turkey inked a series of energy deals during Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin 's one @-@ day visit to Ankara on Thursday .
The old adage " one man 's trash is another 's treasure " applies in this case .
The latest INSOMAR poll -- commissioned by Realitatea TV and released on Monday -- suggests 35 % of voters favour the main opposition Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) , 32 % back the Democratic Liberal Party ( PDL ) and 21 % support the National Liberal Party ( PNL ) .
New EU rules allowing air passengers to carry limited amounts of liquids on board commercial flights took effect on Monday .
The law on raising awareness of animal rights went into effect in September , 2009 and has been implemented in Serbia 's school system .
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Istanbul on Saturday ( January 19th ) to commemorate the first anniversary of Turkish @-@ Armenian journalist Hrant Dink 's murder .
Merkel reportedly is planning to hold face @-@ to @-@ face meetings with leaders of all other EU nations during the first three months of 2007 to find common ground needed to push forward the process .
It will continue to use Serbia 's code , + 381 , until the International Telecommunications Union issues a new one .
We ended our strike because of the hazard of some of the opposition parties reaping benefits from the strike , " he told SETimes .
Greece may be seeing the end of Olympic Airlines ' turbulent 34 years in state hands .
The campaign will last about two months , according to a February 22nd report in the Sarajevo daily Oslobodenje .
" In 1990 , Yugoslavia was on the door of the EU .
" The risks posed by climate change are real and can already be seen , " they said in the statement .
However , not everyone in Belgrade was thrilled with the news .
The programme includes titles from 65 countries with a special focus on the Brazilian , German , Jordanian and Spanish cinema .
Competition for influence over the Western intervention in Libya has exacerbated already tense relations .
Among them , it found , were some prominent Orthodox clergymen .
Avramov hopes to hit the stage again on May 16th as one of the 25 contestants to qualify for the final .
Pristina International Airport ( PIA ) served 1.1m passengers in 2007 , marking a 12 % increase from 2006 .
No one is really explaining anything to them or talking to them , which is a shame , because the whole saga of the north should ultimately be about the people who live there , " he said .
Both have voiced support for the revival of talks to end the island 's 34 @-@ year @-@ old division .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha addressed the UN on Thursday ( September 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski addressed participants Monday .
Are there any security risks for Serbia and the region ?
But the WikiLeaks phenomenon should be viewed as an alarm bell for authorities to take immediate steps to beef up the security of national information systems , he said .
All of the Red Sharks come from two small towns on the seaside -- Kotor and Herceg Novi .
Tennis star Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a break serve against Nikolai Davydenko of Russia in Shanghai . [ Getty Images ]
In what is being hailed as a breakthrough move , Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski met with opposition leader Ali Ahmeti last week , following an almost two @-@ month political crisis .
Two delegations -- one Muslim , one Catholic -- each consisting of 29 religious experts and leaders , attended .
" Impunity for past crimes against journalists was noted as a growing concern in Bulgaria ... "
The SDSM has also threatened to seek legal action against some members of the committee .
Confessed assassin Ogun Samast was sentenced on Monday ( July 25th ) to 22 years in prison for the " planned murder " of Armenian @-@ born Turkish citizen Hrant Dink in Istanbul on January 19th 2007 .
Eager to keep its winning streak intact , the AKP is focusing on district level engagement , as well as utilising social media to capture Turkey 's youth vote .
The EU delegation 's office in Skopje said the dialogue aims to maintain the course of institutional reforms in order to bring Macedonia closer to the EU .
I do not follow it , my class [ would ] be ruined , " history teacher Alin Stroe , 38 , told SETimes .
Added Ban : " No no one is under the illusion [ that the Cyprus problem is easy to solve ] .
No one even mentions the salaries .
Greece , which has participated in all previous 25 Olympic Games , has won 109 medals : 30 gold , 42 silver and 37 bronze .
According to analyst Slobodan Vucetic , the public has shown an interest in the fate of the country and intends to help resolve its problems .
EU residents are especially interested in purchasing holiday summer houses and apartments in Croatia 's coastal region . [ Getty Images ]
Certainly , this will be Exit 's main feature in the coming years .
I would not like my wife to know that I once wept over a relationship that was not meant to be . "
" This , however , is not the main problem .
A couple of US performers entertaining kept the central Medulic Square , packed with people during the entire festival .
The Croatian parliament started discussing the 2011 budget proposal on Tuesday ( November 16th ) .
Police believe the intended recipients were ethnic Albanian extremists in Macedonia .
The report on Cyprus cited incidents of government and societal discrimination against Turkish Cypriots , Roma , Filipinos and members of other minority national and ethnic groups in the Greek @-@ controlled part of the country .
The re @-@ emergence of the so @-@ called Aegean question , which the Macedonian government now insists on discussing with Greece , has raised anger in Athens and hopes among refugee children .
However , a BiH court recently charged him with abuse of office .
Croatia 's tourism industry earned 7.5 billion euros last year . [ Getty Images ]
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt , whose country will hand over the rotating six @-@ month EU presidency to Spain on January 1st , headed the delegation representing the 27 @-@ nation bloc at the talks with the Croatian team , led by Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic .
Members of the Ottoman military Mehter band joined a protest in Istanbul . [ Reuters ]
Dire straits for would @-@ be migrants
FIFA gives its Fair Play Award to the Turkish and Armenian football associations .
This presence in Kosovo is helpful for us to achieve progress in a very short period in this national project .
The biggest highlight was the lively local market , where one could buy everything from African crafts and jewelry to Zulu masks .
The gold medal went to Abhinav Bindra of India , who scored 700.5 ( 596 , 104.5 ) .
During summer afternoons and evenings , fans watch matches while standing on the street and outside terraces .
Violence springs from human nature and also from the perception of family roles , according to Pristina University sociology professor Shemsi Krasniqi .
One of the worst privatisation cases is the fertilizer producer Azotara in Pancevo , near Belgrade .
It is widely believed that many individuals profited significantly -- and illegally -- during the war years .
His gaffes were extensively quoted in the media , and soon video footage was discovered on YouTube -- with humorous commentary added .
The Swiss government defended the referendum , calling it an " action not against Islam or Muslims , " but against Islamist extremism .
Also this week : a new report says nearly 80 % of software on the Serbian market is illegal .
" The treaty is being concluded when both sides have corresponding levels of strategic offensive and defensive systems , " the Wall Street Journal quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 16 / 12 / 09
Tadic told Fuele he hoped Serbia 's EU membership application , submitted at the end of 2009 , would be forwarded to the European Commission as soon as possible .
" They are not going to be pushed out ; they are going to be pushed up . "
Several other countries in Southeast Europe -- Montenegro , Serbia , Bulgaria , and Croatia -- elect their presidents through a direct vote .
Later Monday , a Turkish Cypriot spokesman confirmed that the Taurus exercise , which typically follows shortly after the Greek Cypriot drill , was also being cancelled .
Opposition MP Damian Gjiknuri told SETimes that the opposition is ready hold a dialogue with the majority as soon as possible , but there is " no signal yet from the majority . "
Nearly 3 million people were forced to flee their homes during the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s .
It warned that any ruling supporting the party 's closure would amount to cancelling its victory in a democratic election .
We are co @-@ operating with each other and share a number of experiences [ in order ] to learn from most experienced countries .
The chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers , the speakers and deputy speakers of the BiH parliamentary assembly and leaders of the governing political parties participated in parts of the PIC meeting .
" We must give a clear political sign that no one can have a political umbrella in Bulgaria , " he said after a 45 @-@ minute discussion with Prosecutor General Boris Velchev .
A smaller one was held in Sofia as well .
BuskerFest hits the streets of Skopje
" These attacks hinder the political efforts exerted to find peaceful solution based on mutual respect , " a spokesman for the Iraqi Kurdish Presidency said in a statement posted on the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan website .
" In America , anyone who expresses support for a terrorist act would be arrested in two minutes .
Bildt said Slovenia had not clarified its reservations , but voiced hope that the problem would be resolved " fairly soon . "
On Tuesday , Arafat said he would retain his position after the government said it would review the controversial law .
" Death rates from all types of cancer for males and females have declined at least slightly in most EU countries since 1994 , although the decline has been more modest than for cardiovascular diseases , " the paper noted .
But there were several problem areas , including police brutality , harsh jail conditions , arbitrary arrest and detention , and impunity of the highly placed .
Serbian chief negotiator Borko Stefanovic took a different view , saying a unilateral effort by Pristina to impose its will in northern Kosovo had been thwarted .
Turkey 's Chief of General Staff , General Yasar Buyukanit , says the next president must be secular not only in words , but in deeds . [ Getty Images ]
In order to pursue these goals , we have to co @-@ operate , develop and improve good neighbourly relations .
Despite the clarification , the dispute shows no signs of abating .
" You are witnessing , step @-@ by @-@ step , a righting of past injustices , " he said from the island 's main Christian Orthodox cathedral .
According to Miletic , the victim was a " prominent and respectable " member of the community and his death has fueled anxiety among Kosovo Serbs .
The seized material includes pentrite , an explosive more powerful than TNT .
Investments are slated to total 100m euros .
While it achieved the urgent goal of ending the bloodshed , it also created a uniquely complicated political structure - one in which Kafkaesque situations , such as the ones described above , are far from uncommon .
The government 's initial reaction to the crisis was to deny that it will have any meaningful impact on the economy -- citing the country 's high economic growth , substantial budget surplus and foreign reserves .
Featuring the slogan " 3x7 , " it promises 7 % GDP growth , a 7 % unemployment rate and implementation of seven major projects .
Prolonged deadlock over Kosovo 's future could destabilise the Balkans and put UN achievements at risk , UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon cautioned in a new report Monday .
No date has yet been set for the talks , " but we wish to treat this matter with urgency , " EU Commissioner for Health Markos Kyprianou said . [ Getty Images ]
While some belong to organised crime groups , Hasani added , guns remaining in civilian hands is a local tradition for many Balkan peoples .
Labour unions and the Catholic Church strongly oppose it .
They are just people like everyone else and have to feed their families , " Pavicevic told SETimes .
Answers to the question of what Ergenekon is exactly differ totally depending on who you ask .
In our example , from the contract date until the day of collection , more than six months can go by , and because prices are fixed in dinars , in case of inflation we lose exact amount as the inflation , so we do not have enough to cover simple reproduction , " Dragic told SETimes .
All of the declassified documents will be published in Romania 's Official Gazette .
By Vlatko Vukotic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka - 15 / 02 / 07
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 19 / 08 / 11
Ana Ivanovic and Novak Djokovic are two figures young Serbs admire . [ Reuters ]
Analyst Drago Kovacevic argues that ordinary Kosovo Serbs will pay the highest price for taking a stand while the politicians who have an obligation to protect Serbia 's interests in Kosovo will be unscathed .
A deal in Limassol was expected to lead to the EU foreign ministers ' giving the green light for launching talks on the new pact .
Kelmendi , who ranked fifth in the World Masters Competition in January in Azerbaijan , did so well that the Azeris asked her to represent them in the 2012 London Olympics .
It still retains a majority in Golubovci , a part of Podgorica with its own municipal assembly .
There 's a legend in Prizren , that drinking from the cold fountain in the middle of the Shadervan , the main square downtown , will ensure a return trip to the beautiful city .
" Under no circumstance should Macedonia take one side or another , but should neutrally and objectively follow its own interests through open co @-@ operation with Kosovo and Serbia , " he concluded .
Protesting violence : Kosovo NGOs condemn police action
Citing weaknesses in Bulgaria 's control systems , cases of fraud and irregularities , the EC in July froze nearly half a billion of euros in aid to the country , including 121m euros for rural development under the SAPARD programme .
Culture and Sports : Balkan filmmakers , actors honoured at Berlin Film Festival
In July 2006 , the World Bank agreed to loan Romania 58.5m for a social inclusion project .
" The only discussion that remains now is the one connected with the name dispute , not about the benchmarks , " said Freden .
Searching for the truth
On January 21st , the ICTY judges granted the prosecution 's request for additional charges against Seselj of contempt of court for disclosing the identities of three protected witnesses in a book he wrote .
But families are not the only ones .
The citation praised him for enhancing international and intercultural understanding .
One young woman , Blerina , studies medicine there .
Serbia 's National Association of Parents of Children with Cancer was formed in 2004 .
People should be able to vote for the most competent person , not the person who is from their [ entity or political party ] . "
Tadic 's second official visit to Bosnia has been lauded as a turning point in relations of the two BiH entities ; he explicitly pledged Serbia would guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of BiH .
Each country is given a ranking and a score , ranging from 0.50 to 109.0 .
PRISTINA , Kosovo / BELGRADE , Serbia -- Outgoing Deputy Foreign Minister Vlora Citaku has said that Pristina 's platform for the upcoming talks with Serbia will be based on Kosovo 's Constitution and Martti Ahtisaari 's plan , media reported on Saturday ( November 27th ) .
According to officials , the settlement of the town may happen by the end of this year .
The European Commission ( EC ) proposed on Monday ( February 8th ) that the deadline given to Romania to trim its budget deficit should be extended by one year to 2012 , because of the severity of the economic downturn .
Czech President Vaclav Klaus is on a two @-@ day working visit to Serbia beginning on Monday ( November 3rd ) .
Recommendations include making the president electable by the people , rather than by parliament as is currently the case .
" Our message to them was we are not ignoring them , " Chairman of the Turkey @-@ Iraq Friendship Group Abdulmutallip Ozbek said .
The 56th " Short Meter " festival of documentaries and short films will run in Belgrade from March 30th to April 3rd . This year the festival will include a programme of short films shot with mobile phones .
" She goes to a Bosniak school , has her own friends and they speak their own language , go out to different places so there is no reason to be friends .
This is not important .
Having found it impossible to get the code , Kosovo now uses three codes -- Serbia 's code for landlines , Monaco 's code for the Vala operator and Slovenia 's code for IPKO .
An opportunity came in the energy sector .
The 56 @-@ member Organization for Security and Co @-@ operation in Europe ( OSCE ) has traditionally selected its secretary @-@ general from EU member states , but is now aiming to expand to the east with a candidate from Turkey .
Science and Technology : Microsoft Academy opens in Skopje university
According to the justice ministry , the forum 's purpose was to create a platform of co @-@ operation and dialogue between public institutions and private companies , in order to facilitate information and experience exchanges , co @-@ operation , professional training and to make combatting cybercrime more efficient .
Shortly after signing an agreement with Azerbaijan to construct an estimated $ 5 billion Trans @-@ Anatolian natural gas pipeline , Taner Yildiz was shaking hands with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin over a deal that allows Russia to build its own South Stream pipeline under the Black Sea using Turkish territorial waters .
" We don 't need papers about the project all the time , we need a highway , " Djukanovic has said .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 29 / 07 / 08
Meanwhile , Alban Bala of the Tirana @-@ based firm Comport says strengthened economic ties can help Albania cope with the current global economic downturn .
" My client will present his defence when he calms down a bit , " said Barisic 's attorney , Ante Madunic .
Finally , it is possible to place a country back on the ' black ' Schengen list , " Visa Liberalisation Rapporteur Tanja Fajon explained .
The EC then addressed political appointments to the civil service , describing them as a handicap to accountability and to the civil service 's independence .
A Turkish @-@ Macedonian business forum was held in Ohrid . [ Getty Images ]
I have to make it here or leave for Europe , " he said .
Although Croatia 's political leaders are united in support of accession , public opinion is less so .
WASHINGTON , Unites States -- Former US Secretary of State Warren Christopher has passed away at the age of 85 , media reported on Friday ( March , 18th ) .
Macedonian voters elected Professor Gjorge Ivanov as their fourth president since the country declared independence in 1991 .
Her husband should " surrender and get this thing over with , " she said .
Starring Law , Kidman and Zellweger , it was filmed in Rasnov , in southeastern Transylvania .
In Tirana , the mood has been exultant .
" Still , even though they are not in the same classes , those children should at least be in the same school buildings , so as to develop mutual tolerance and awareness of differences , " she adds .
Rocen stressed that such a policy was in line with his country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration bid and regional approach .
Officials say introducing them fulfils one of the conditions for liberalising the country 's visa regime with the EU .
Kosovo nets more than 1 billion euros at donors ' conference
Experts also warned that the criminal groups are likely to expand their practice of using trafficking victims to commit welfare benefit fraud , which is not always easily detectable , but secures hefty profits .
" There is a market for filigree , though almost 80 % of the customers are foreigners , " he said .
International organisations are raising the alarm over Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Cave Vjetrenica -- a natural monument and candidate for UNESCO 's World Heritage List -- because of the threat to its natural resources and unique fauna .
Turkey stepped up military action against the PKK starting in December 2007 , with air strikes and a February ground incursion .
Turkey was initially opposed to any military intervention to end the Gaddafi forces ' violent crackdown on Libyan civilians who are demanding his resignation and democratic reforms .
" Corruption has made Kosovo impermeable for other businesses , except for those close to politics , " Zogjani added .
Washington announces a new energy strategy and invites Russia to play a role in a pipeline project intended to diversify the natural gas supply .
We believe this objective of ours , territorial autonomy , will contribute to the normalisation of relations between the majority and minority .
Her performance during concerts last month shows that she can expect numerous tele @-@ votes from countries with large Turkish immigrant populations , mainly in Germany , Belgium and France .
It was the worst violence since Kosovo declared independence four weeks ago .
Since the disbanding of the November 17th terrorist group , Greek police have breathed easier .
We want to see the same things in our neighbour , which happened in Turkey before , " Turkey @-@ Iran Friendship Group Chairman Ahmet Inal said .
Shaban Arifi is an Obilić farmer who moved back to Kosovo from Switzerland in 2009 to open his own business .
EU foreign ministers urge BiH to continue reforms
Pope Benedict XVI met with Turkish political leaders , including President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , as well as key Muslim religious figures in Ankara on Tuesday ( November 28th ) .
Croatia is now in accession talks with the EU and anticipates receiving an invitation to join NATO at the Alliance 's next summit .
This resulted from " a decline in demand , imports and corporate profits , " Finance Minister Simeon Djankov told Bulgarian lawmakers during parliamentary debate on the changes to the 2010 Budget Act in early July .
" If that issue is solved , our people and our parliament will have a more positive attitude towards this protocol and this process . "
Ministers from Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro , Serbia , Austria , the Czech Republic , France , Poland , and Sweden met in Zagreb , Croatia , last week for a two @-@ day forum to discuss collaboration in the fight against organised crime , corruption and arms and human trafficking .
By that time , its cost could grow to more than 6 billion euros , which will push up the price of the electricity , experts have warned .
Nevertheless , Lukoil that same year continued to expand its business , and in October of 2006 a subsidiary company was set up in Montenegro .
Ivanov and Nedyalkov were honoured for their achievements in physics .
He blames this lack of residential construction on the National Bank of Serbia , which has tightened lending , forcing buyers to put 20 % down of the total amount of loan in cash , rather than 10 % as before .
The AP cited Moldovan officials on Thursday saying that 30m of the pipeline ruptured and requires replacement .
A miner works in the Stari Trg Trepca mine , centre of the Trepca complex in northern Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
" We have been open for the possibility to sit down at the table with Belgrade for a long time now , but only as independent and equal states , " she underlined .
Dusica Ristic , spokesperson for Belgrade 's Higher Court , confirmed on Friday ( December 24th ) that the court has received the indictment .
Former Croatian prime minister Ivo Sanader faced questions Tuesday ( October 12th ) from a second parliamentary inquiry commission investigating the privatisation of INA , Croatia 's biggest oil and gas company .
Twelve of the other Security Council members voted for the sanctions , while one -- Lebanon -- abstained .
It beat out ten other candidates in the selection process .
BiH Serbs want state prosecution , court abolished
Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raikov and his Greek counterpart , Dimitris Droutsas , signed an agreement in Athens Monday ( January 11th ) to open a new border checkpoint between the two countries .
These and other steps listed in the document seek to improve the interaction among the ministry , the State Agency on National Security ( SANC ) and prosecutors .
" The tourism sector will feel the full impact from the dramatic slowdown of economic activity in key source markets for Greek tourism such as Germany , Italy and the UK , with most of the impact in the last two quarters of the year , " the National Bank of Greece said in a report in June .
Implementation will start in March 2008 .
" The EU stresses that those responsible for the brutal aggression and violence against civilians will be held to account , " the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's foreign policy chief , Catherine Ashton , said after the session .
The arrest of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic was another crucial development , which brightened Serbia 's EU horizon .
Together , the three countries account for over a quarter of all refugees , according to the UN .
Presenting the poll results at a press conference Tuesday in Belgrade , Serbia 's EU Integration Office Chief Tanja Miscevic noted that 46 % of the public have a positive attitude towards the Union , up 6 % from last year , while only 20 % have a negative view .
" We must channel this fatigue and frustration into constructive work , " he said .
" The family is always asked . However , if the deceased member left a note , the family will , certainly , honour and respect the deceased 's will and would also if the same change occurred in the meantime , " Biomedicine Department Director Dr Dana Mihailovic told SETimes .
" Djokovic 's time is coming , " Wilander said , warning that Federer and number two player Rafael Nadal may face a challenge to their rankings .
Perhaps the most important war crimes trial from former Yugoslavia , that of former 16 @-@ year fugitive Ratko Mladic , comes at the end of the Hague tribunal 's work .
Indeed , Pacolli repelled more than a few by declaring himself " too rich to be corrupted . "
Missing the March deadlines could result in significant delays in the signing of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU . "
Although he was an SDP member then , he was not active within the party .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki attended the talks . [ Getty Images ]
Authorities reported no major security problems .
Sam Querrey won the Serbia Open on Sunday ( May 9th ) . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
However , the joint session involving the councillors of four Serbian municipalities in northern Kosovo on Tuesday ended without an agreement after only ten minutes .
Fiscal evasion in the Albanian economy occurs in speculations with asset values in company balance sheets .
Romania is the first country to remove all of its HEU since US President Barak Obama outlined his commitment to securing all vulnerable nuclear material in the world within four years .
Established in 1999 , the London @-@ based power trader already operates in a number of European countries , including Britain , the Czech Republic , France , the Netherlands , Poland and Switzerland .
The public prosecutor is investigating .
" But it 's never been as blatant as this , " he told SETimes .
Nearly all the portfolios went to the ruling Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) .
To manipulate somebody in their teenage years is not hard ; in the long run you have created voters who will subconsciously support your political position that all who are different are enemies and should be avoided .
Homen told the Serb media that " there was discussion on the need to process war criminals , the importance of the fight against organised crime , and the exchange of documents , which has been stalled for two years . "
China provides economic aid as a means to bolster its credentials in poor countries that have major natural resources -- in Africa , for example .
" We have adopted a very interesting text that opens the door to Serbia 's entry into the EU , " Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel , whose country holds the rotating EU presidency , said after the meeting in Brussels .
PIC cites lack of progress in BiH
There is no instant solution to the problems in the north .
In 1998 , JAT ordered eight A320 planes and made a down payment of $ 24.5m.
SETimes : How was the relationship repaired ?
Truckers protest freight sector reform in front of parliament Wednesday ( September 22nd ) in Athens . [ Getty Images ]
With around 98 % of the votes counted , the VMRO @-@ DPMNE garnered around 440,000 votes compared to 215,000 for the opposition Sun coalition , led by the Social Democrats .
He said that EULEX is already present at the gates -- in accordance with its mandate -- and that will continue with the arrangements , " except that the gates instead of being gates in one side of the line , will be sort of double gates , including people from both sides of the line . "
It is very important to keep the pace , to press your foot on the accelerator so the reforms become irreversible , " de Hoop Scheffer said .
On behalf of BiH 's Catholics , Puljic received Easter greetings from various dignitaries , including all three current members of the BiH presidency , ministers of the FBiH government and political party heads .
Romania has the highest cervical @-@ cancer mortality rate in Eastern Europe .
While noting that BiH remained " safe and secure " during the reporting period , he voiced concern about the political situation ahead of the October general elections .
Macedonia 's ethnic @-@ Albanian lawmakers celebrate after the parliamentary vote to recognise Kosovo last week . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
According to media reports , the Office for Suppression of Corruption and Organised Crime ( USKOK ) is looking into the party 's use of more than 4m euros raised during parliamentary elections campaigns in 2003 and 2007 , and during the presidential election campaign in 2005 , when current prime minister Jadranka Kosor was the HDZ candidate .
" This is important as it makes Kosovo a full participant in its own right in regional meetings and events and will allow for further progress to contractual relations with the Union , " EU High Representative / Vice President Catherine Ashton said .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said on Wednesday ( September 9th ) that he has received Malta 's support for Serbia 's EU bid and the abolishing of visa requirements for Serbian citizens .
The 2nd phase of this year 's Tirana International Contemporary Art Biannual opened on Monday ( September 28th ) with a focus on urban architecture .
Seven candidates are running to succeed Branko Crvenkovski as head of state , including three Albanian party representatives and , for the first time , a woman contender .
The nine national labs are responsible for very specific units of measurement .
" This is a chance to arrive at one commission which would bring one truth into the politics and life , " said the Vice @-@ President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( FBiH ) , Mirsad Kebo , the former BiH minister for human rights and refugees .
Thirty @-@ five such anthologies have been published to date , greatly enriching the body of poetry that has been translated into Macedonian .
Perhaps their success at Roland Garros this year will help spur construction of a modern tennis centre in Belgrade -- a project agreed on by municipal authorites and the Serbian Tennis Associatoin last year .
And that 's the problem for Greece -- the vanishing young , an estimated 70 % who 've said in polls they want to migrate to other countries -- the US , England , Canada , Germany , Australia -- in search of a better life .
The week @-@ long festival , which ended on Saturday ( August 14th ) , was held in Sfantu Gheorghe , in the Danube Delta .
Moderate and progressive BiH political leadership and the voices of reason and professionalism have prevailed over divisive historical experiences and emotion .
The 2.94m @-@ euro system has a two @-@ year implementation deadline .
Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik applauds the latest OHR decision . [ Reuters ]
By Denis Dzidic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 02 / 01 / 07
Stanishev : UN envoy was given a " mission impossible "
We can achieve this by attracting high @-@ income tourists who can afford more than a sea @-@ sun @-@ sights combination and we can offer that . "
The new satellite will serve TV broadcasting and communication systems in the region .
The band has six members , including two women -- American Paris Hurley plays the violin , Guy Davies from Indonesia plays bass guitar , Val Kiossovski , originally from Bulgaria plays the guitar , Amy Denio from Detroit plays the clarinet and saxophone , while Chris Stormquist from New York plays drums .
Aleksandar Popov : Fifteen years after the war , wounds are not entirely healed and there are substantial psychological barriers in people 's minds .
He did not confirm whether France 's military presence in the north will be replaced by US troops .
Since 2006 , five Picassos have been stolen from museums , including in a 2010 burglary in Paris where more than $ 120m worth of art was stolen .
Their initial move was the March decision to open a crossing point in the capital , Nicosia .
That will pave the way to NATO membership and the beginning of negotiations for EU membership , " Bozinovski said .
Today these enterprises employ [ less than ] 1,700 of them -- not even 10 % of the workforce was maintained , " Sejdiu argued .
" The last commission meeting will take place on December 6th ; hence this could be a logical moment to make a recommendation on the commission 's part if Turkey has not met its obligations . "
Tensions arising from a decision by Turkey 's top court to shut down the pro @-@ Kurdish Democratic Society Party ( DTP ) reached a peak on Tuesday ( December 15th ) when the owner of a store in the southeastern city of Mus shot three demonstrators to death and injured four others .
Companies and institutions that fail to implement this provision are fined 25 % of the average FBiH monthly salary , which was 423 euros in 2011 , for not filling positions reserved for the disabled .
The Greek economy shrank by 1.8 % in the second quarter of the year , the Athens @-@ based Hellenic Statistical Institute announced on Wednesday ( September 8th ) .
The Serbian government signed a contract worth 260m euros with China National Machinery and Equipment Import and Export Corp for the overhaul and expansion of the 640 MW Kostolac B coal @-@ fired power plant near Belgrade .
In this new era , we should fulfill their expectations , " he said .
A tip late Tuesday tip prompted the operation , according to KPS spokesman Veton Elshani .
" The fact that there 's an apparent attempt by the security services to stifle that freedom of expression , to stifle the ability of these opposition political parties to fully participate in that political process , is disturbing , " he said .
The second part of the strategy includes a package of amendments to Kosovo 's constitution and the relevant primary legislation necessary to end the ICO mandate .
Montenegro marked its debut in the MESS festival as an independent state on Wednesday with a performance by the country 's National Theatre of British playwright Edward Bond 's drama , " Have I None . "
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and Albanian counterpart Sali Berisha opened a new crossing at their countries ' border Friday ( June 19th ) .
The party has no qualms in telling voters it is participating in these elections in order to gain the seats it needs in parliament to change the constitution . "
Didn 't expect to see South Africa repeat the high level of organisation that Germany brought to the last World Cup .
A media print campaign , covering 50 newspapers in 35 countries , will continue through March 1st .
Other suggestions included video clips ( 29.1 % ) , more links ( 26.2 % ) , and improved look and layout ( 23.4 % ) .
Announcing its decision , the court said that there were " around 700 " cases against Bulgaria deriving from the same problem of excessive length of court proceedings that were awaiting examination by judges in Strasbourg .
Construction will start in 2009 .
The European Commission approved the Multi @-@ Annual Indicative Planning Document for Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) for 2009 @-@ 2012 on Wednesday ( July 1st ) .
A video of the duo performing the hit will be distributed to TV stations .
Meanwhile , EP President Jerzy Buzek said the arrest would provide new impetus to the integration process .
A children 's carnival procession is scheduled later in the month , while the traditional International Carnival Procession will take place in February .
The company has invested between $ 70m and $ 80m .
The new campus will be built in Pristina with contributions from the three Turkish schools .
The couple meet regularly here and there , but there is no way for them to marry .
There are many things Belgrade can do at no cost to itself : opening up airspace to Kosovo , allowing free movement of persons and facilitating trade , unblocking Kosovo 's participation in international forums .
Bitola native Baulovski left in April 2008 due to a rough financial situation .
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In a boost to Croatian @-@ Serbian relations , a ferry route is being re @-@ introduced across the Danube between Vukovar in Croatia and Vajska in Serbia , providing an easier connection to the Vojvodina town of Bac .
" The agreement was formed in Ankara , Sarajevo and Novi Pazar , while Belgrade was completely pushed to the side .
It emphasised the importance of a similarly peaceful second round .
Malmstrom has acknowledged that that approach alone is unlikely to produce any tangible results .
The eurozone says Greece must pass austerity measures before receiving a financial lifeline to stave off default .
" Poland doesn 't belong to the EU from Russia 's point of view , " he added at a news conference in the northeastern Polish city of Bialystok .
Back in Serbia , reactions were mixed .
The NGO Astra opened an SOS hotline in 2002 to help the victims of human trafficking , which proved instrumental in assisting them .
Critics say Sarkozy is simply looking for a convenient pretext to eliminate the EU bids of Turkey and other candidate countries in the Balkans .
It can be concluded that Romania has taken effective action as required by the recommendation , " the EC said in a statement .
" KFOR appeals to the population to stay calm and to respect the rule of law , " Martin said , adding that KFOR is acting in full compliance with its mandate and UN Resolution 1244 to ensure the freedom of movement .
He made the announcement just hours after a gunman murdered the daughter of a prominent lawyer in broad daylight in downtown Zagreb , about 100m from a police station .
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" The fact that Macedonia is the first state in the world for which the IMF approved this credit line ... confirms that the Fund believes Macedonia will hold the same level of quality and healthy economic policies in the future , " he said .
" Implementation of this law is of great importance as witness protection is a cornerstone of any functioning judicial system .
Foreigners find Croatia appealing as both a tourist destination and a long @-@ term home .
From now on , the Fund will serve as advisers , not as creditors .
The two countries since appear to have eased their stance .
The SDSM announced that its incumbent mayors in Strumica , Ohrid and Kumanovo -- Zoran Zaev , Aleksandar Petrevski and Zoran Damjanovski , respectively -- will be running again .
According to official statistics , Greece 's unemployment rate rose to 9.4 % in January from 8.9 % in December .
It was a dream for me to discover that there are a lot of people who still care .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias ( right ) and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat ( left ) shake hands after a meeting at the residence of UN Special Representative Taye @-@ Brook Zerihoun ( centre ) last week . [ Getty Images ]
" The murder was organised to prevent Pukanic from revealing in press and electronic media in Croatia and neighbouring countries journalistic findings about actions of several criminal groups in the region and their mutual links , " the AFP quoted the Croatian state attorney 's office as saying .
Western Balkan countries co @-@ operate on border control to shut down smuggling routes .
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Due to inexperience , workers under the age of 25 are the highest risk group for work site injuries in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
At 6 pm , the buzmi ceremony starts , with everybody except the parents leaving the house .
A critical element of the principle agreement the leaders of the 17 @-@ nation eurozone reached in late October is the so @-@ called Private Sector Involvement ( PSI ) part , under which private banks and investors would have to take a 50 % loss on their Greek holdings .
Despite the occasional challenges , he enjoys his job and the magic and joy he brings children .
That goes for the majority and the minority , " NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said . [ Getty Images ]
He confirmed that the issue requires discussion between the UNMIK police commissioner in Pristina and the Serb KPS officers .
Unfortunately , the constant media focus on our limited executive functions distorts the public 's understanding of the EULEX mandate : namely , we are here to help you do the job yourself , not to do the job for you .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu is set to become the first head of state to visit Ivanov in Macedonia .
" By becoming a member of CEFTA , Serbia will benefit the most from a so @-@ called diagonal accumulation principle that enables privileged export regime into the EU market of goods produced in more than one of the CEFTA member states , " Matic said .
But the content of the paper is problematic .
Two members of Bulgaria 's former Socialist @-@ led government are formally indicted .
Technical talks on issues affecting the lives of Kosovo Serbs are a more realistic possibility , she said .
Tatlises ' fans and critics have mixed feelings about the whirlwind series of events and the popstar 's alledged ties to organised crime .
Fragments of 11 Albanian movies and their soundtracks were presented on Sunday ( January 20th ) at the Art Academy in Tirana .
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One of them was a new property tax that the Greek authorities hope will help them raise the 2 billion euros needed to close the budget gap for this year .
Meanwhile , inflation has been kept at 3 % , as a result of a strong control system .
While the DS and former Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic 's G17 Plus have also voiced opposition to Kosovo becoming independent , both have shown greater flexibility on the issue .
Croatia 's water polo team won its first European title , defeating Italy 7 @-@ 3 on Saturday ( September 11th ) in the European Championship men 's final in Zagreb .
" Prizren has a larger budget than Pec and Djakovica together , which are headed by other parties , and there are many other cases , " Konushefci added .
Ethnic tensions have been mounting in BiH since the 2006 ballot that brought to power influential nationalist politicians with conflicting views and agendas .
However , a stumbling block has arisen over proposals to liberalise the registration process , a move called for by the European Commission .
And that is something neither country can afford .
He has pro @-@ Western credentials and is sure to inspire more confidence in Washington than the currently suspended defence minister [ Teodor Atanasiu ] , who is a public relations disaster for Romania . "
On the political front , Mladenov said working together to overcome the difficulties of the past is necessary for regional co @-@ operation .
" In the past , Prime Minister Erdogan was saying that he was the imam of Istanbul and that he was against secularism and that someone could not be secular and a Muslim at the same time , " Sena Karasipahi , author of Muslims in Modern Turkey , says .
Now the town of Sisak is seeking compensation of 1.5m euros from the Croatian state , INA 's largest shareholder .
" Although this problem does not directly refer to our peoples , we should give a hand to them , " he said .
UNMIK is implementing Resolution 1244 and Albanians living in the north should understand that just documents issued by the municipality in the north are valid here , " Krstic told SETimes .
It was the latest in a series of death threats he has received following the February 26th ruling by the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) , which cleared Serbia of direct responsibility for genocide in the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
During a meeting with Albanian Foreign Minister Ilir Meta on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Athens , Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said his government is committed to integrating Albanian immigrants living in Greece , as he promised in his October election campaign .
On August 26th , Kabashi pleaded guilty to charges of knowingly and willfully interfering with the tribunal 's administration of justice by refusing or failing to answer questions as a witness in the case on two occasions , in June and November 2007 , about crimes committed at the KLA headquarters and the prison in Jablanica / Jabllanicë .
Within a few years , however , the attacks began anew .
EULEX spokesperson Anne Blanksma told SETimes that Kosovo courts have already issued an arrest warrant for the brothers .
Currently , the EU relies on foreign sources to secure almost 54 % of its energy needs .
Croatia has met the requirements for closing the last four chapters in its EU entry talks , the European Commission ( EC ) said on Friday ( June 10th ) , proposing July 1 , 2013 as an indicative date for the Balkan country 's admission into the EU as its 28th member .
The 3,464m long picture was officially measured by representatives of the Guinness Book at the Baneasa Airport , where it is being displayed .
Political will and an informed population will be critical if Kosovo is to move ahead .
The RS officials are expected to meet with Anthony Smith , director for Europe in the Foreign Office , and John Austin and Patrick Cormack , chairman and deputy chairman of the All @-@ Party Parliamentary Group for BiH , respectively .
Spahija : It should not , because what happened to Yildirim is another motivation for us to become better and stronger than last year .
" We will work side by side on some issues and opposite each other on others .
Like many others , the Kocevs cite Skopje 's traffic jams , air pollution and crowding as prompting their quest for change .
Finding itself squarely in the middle of the Serbia @-@ Kosovo row , the Macedonian government issued a statement to ease the situation .
Popov : The Union is one of the main factors forcing countries of the Western Balkans to improve regional co @-@ operation as it is given major importance in country progress reports on the way to the EU .
The forum presented 92 scientific works by different authors .
The Serbian privatisation agency on Tuesday ( July 29th ) launched the privatisation of JAT Airways , the state @-@ owned airline .
Croatia cuts education budget
EU lawmakers say Croatia 's biggest challenge may be " selling " the benefits of membership to the public .
The men 's team beat Brazil 2 @-@ 1 .
A Bosnian woman mourns over a relative 's coffin before the mass burial held on Sunday ( July 11th ) , the 15th anniversary of the massacre . [ Getty Images ]
" We must show zero tolerance towards those who break their vows , " said Diamantopoulou , repeating an oft @-@ used refrain by political leaders who set off on frequent corruption crackdowns with no results .
Rivers are drying up , and crops are being destroyed at an unprecedented level .
On top of problems stemming from its huge debt , Greece appears to be heading towards a political crisis .
" If we had started to build highways immediately after the war , we wouldn 't even feel the economic crisis now .
Our role is to observe these elections in an impartial and objective way and report our findings .
We will remember him with gratitude , " Erdogan said on Tuesday .
If parliament had rejected the package , he said Greeks would have awakened the morning after worse off .
" I 'm prepared to meet with Sanader as soon as next week , " Pahor said .
In addition to Parvanov , Putin is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev and Parliament Speaker Georgi Pirinski .
The move also dovetails with an ambitious government plan to revitalise the capital by constructing new buildings and monuments .
It became a monument of culture under state protection .
Nicaragua later became the only other country in the world to do so .
It is now time for people to get back to work and face current challenges , he said .
" He who takes preventative action saves himself from having to fix the problem after it has begun , " he said .
" Those who celebrate the RS and January 9th as its birthday are joining in the glorification of the biggest war crime in Europe since the Second World War , proving that they were involved in this project , " SDA said in a statement .
This year , the selection process occurred during the Skopje Music Festival .
EULEX , together with the Kosovo rule of law institutions , will continue working towards giving the people what is their basic human right .
Serbia will not change , and nobody serious in Europe or the world will understand its policies and interests , as long as Belgrade is not accepted in Ljubljana , Zagreb , Podgorica , Sarajevo , Tirana , Skopje , Pristina .
" I have two weeks off work and I 've decided to go camping , " George Hiotis , a car mechanic , told SETimes .
Kosovo has imposed restrictions on products from Serbia , in response to an existing Serbian ban on imports bearing the Kosovo customs seal .
Among other things , it could affect the tobacco industry and the Croatian Tobacco factory Rovinj , one of the most profitable Croatian companies , which by and large exports to a number of neighbouring countries including Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , and Macedonia .
Tadic : No need for Hague duel
With its preparations for NATO membership , Croatia has won the promise of a likely invitation in 2008 .
Gul this week described his wife 's choice as a personal preference and said it should be respected .
Almost half of indebted Croatian companies struggle with repayment , a survey carried out by Banka magazine and Hendal Research revealed on Wednesday ( April 29th ) .
During heavy rainfall or excess wind , the process will stop .
Price increases compound an already bleak economic picture , with unemployment at 45 % and the region 's lowest average monthly salary of 272 euros .
" At a time when massive stimulus packages , fast @-@ track disbursements of public funds and attempts to secure peace are being implemented around the world , it is essential to identify where corruption blocks good governance and accountability , in order to break its corrosive cycle , " TI Chair Huguette Labelle said in Berlin on Tuesday .
Erdogan suggested " meeting directly " to overcome differences .
He is said to have distinguishing marks on his body that would help law enforcement authorities confirm his identity , if caught .
In conjunction with the course , the government is also providing a week of free internet access .
" I have to take anti @-@ depressants because that 's what they brought us to , " she said , pointing a finger at a series of governments that have driven Greece to the edge of bankruptcy and are making deep cuts in the nationalised healthcare system .
As expected , the government in Pristina has dismissed the plan .
Should the international community reward the criminals in the north for their irrational and dangerous behaviour over the last years ?
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Meanwhile , she is focusing on her law school education and her obligations as the country 's most beautiful woman .
It will run from eastern Turkey to the Baumgarten gas hub in Austria via Bulgaria , Romania and Hungary , bringing natural gas from the Caspian region and the Middle East to Europe .
He told reporters " a second illegal ruling has been brought , and there are no grounds for it . "
Ahtisaari said his draft proposal reflects intensive negotiations held over the past 12 months .
Cristina Modreanu , theatre critic and artistic director , sounded the alarm .
It started early on August 4th 1995 , and ended with Croatia regaining control of areas occupied by Serb separatists since 1991 .
Meanwhile , 12 @-@ year @-@ old student Agron Morina says he prefers a different RTK offering - Tom and Jerry cartoons , also broadcast both in Albanian and Serbian .
Jelena Jankovic settles for second in Rome .
The slogan " Kosovo and Europe " was from the start doomed to failure , because it means nothing .
The movie " Armin " by Croatian director Ognjen Svilicic won the critics ' award from FIPRESCI -- the International Federation of Film Critics -- on Sunday ( January 13th ) at the 19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival .
Deputy Prime Minister Mladjan Dinkic demanded that salaries and pensions be raised immediately , arguing that growth in domestic spending would accelerate economic recovery .
Bora Dordevic ( passenger ) , also known as Bora Corba , is the lead singer of Serbian rock band Riblja Corba . [ Ilija Djordjevic ]
The margin of error is 3 % to 5 % .
Rama , who has held the mayoral post since 2000 , won the 2004 World Mayor Award .
During this time , parents and families face the dilemma of where to stay , as renting an apartment in Belgrade can be beyond their means .
The audience was waiting for Javier Limón and his new project called " Mujeres de Agua " ( Women of Water ) , bringing together singers from the Mediterranean ( Portugal , Spain , Greece , Turkey and Israel ) as a part of the Istanbul Jazz Festival in Nisantasi , one of the most " Westernised " and " cultivated " parts of Istanbul .
Speaking to local media on Saturday , PDK presidency member Xhavit Haliti said two or three parliamentary parties , as well as some minority formations , have indicated they will back early elections .
This year 's programme includes some of the most popular names in dance , such as Pierre Rigal .
Maybe the whole political class internalised the anti @-@ corruption fight and the reform topics in their pre- or immediately post @-@ EU speech , but the latest 2008 parliamentary and 2009 presidential elections have shown these were not a preoccupation anymore , " she said .
Delevic : The enlargement is now marked by the economic crisis and difficulties in the internal political situations in the member states and that will certainly affect the enlargement dynamic , but I do not think that this crisis , which is serious and requires a lot of time for resolving , is jeopardising the existence of the EU and awareness of the Union 's strategic interest in accepting Western Balkan countries as new members .
An initiative to establish a high school for Roma youth generates controversy within the community .
Farmers demanded 1.26 euros per kilogram , but failing to achieve that price , about 1,000 blocked the Arilje @-@ Ivanjica road in a sign of protest .
By law , a political party must not spend more than 10 euro cents per eligible voter on campaigning .
In a February 24th article , SETimes reported on the introduction of new Public Revenue Office software in Macedonia .
Like many other Serbs , Nikola Žarković from Belgrade uses electric power to heat his house .
Kosovo must do more to create a better business climate , the Bank suggests in a new report .
However , both Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and President Boris Tadic reiterated their opposition to granting Kosovo sovereignty , and warned against extending recognition to Kosovo is it unilaterally declares independence .
Instead of the normal contents , the websites showed pro @-@ Kosovo messages and Albanian symbols .
" But here it is worse , " he said .
One thing is certain : Turkey 's influence in BiH -- for better or worse -- elicits strong response from those inside the smaller nation .
Of the latter , the contracts were terminated in 80 cases because the new owners failed to start production or other economic activities .
Macedonian , Montenegrin and Serbian citizens wishing to celebrate Christmas with friends and relatives living in Schengen area countries will be able to do so now without visas , he noted .
Some towns and cities in Macedonia thus have Albanian , Roma , Serbian , or Turkish as an official language .
It appeals to a broad spectrum there as well , women and men alike .
" It remains the only instrument used as a means of positive pressure to determine the government to pass reforms , make changes in the field of justice , " he told SETimes .
Greek Cypriots arrested for trespassing fined by court
Fuele stressed that rather than speculating about receiving EU candidate status by the end of the year , authorities should focus on the reform process .
The facility , which will be further expanded by the middle of next year , will have 32km of testing tracks with various surfaces , material laboratories and more than 100 workbenches and simulators .
The Greek press contingent stayed at the same hotel as the Argentine players and staff .
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French State Secretary for European Affairs Jean @-@ Pierre Jouyet criticised the move as an " insult " to Turkey .
Constantin has also been detained in the case .
The government has responded by tightening building codes and improving key public infrastructure , including schools , hospitals , pipelines and highways .
Koran Kesic hosts Fajront Republika ( Closing Time Republic ) .
He received a 15 @-@ year sentence for organising the 1999 attack on Vuk Draskovic , an opposition leader at the time , and until recently , Serbia 's foreign minister .
Some 4,000 PKK rebels are believed to have found shelter in northern Iraq following the end of their campaign in 1999 .
" This is a historic project for us ...
" In the name of the people and after reviewing the documents and hearing the arguments by lawyers of both sides , the court decided on death sentences , " Judge Mahmoud Haouissa said , announcing the verdict at the retrial 's closing session , which lasted less than ten minutes .
Otherwise , Croatia 's hopes of quick EU entry might vanish into thin air .
According to the forecasts , in the best case scenario only 22 sq miles of the coastal area will be affected , while at worst 97.7 sq miles in the Thessaloniki coastal area will become submerged .
George Papandreou 's cabinet must now face its next challenge .
After all , one feels the most joy when appreciated at home , when one 's work and contribution is respected .
Mirel said he hopes the country takes a speedy course to abolishing visa requirements with the Union .
Recent claims by Albania 's opposition that the government sold classified NATO information to Russia and Serbia have put authorities in Tirana in an unenviable position .
The EU 's two newest members , Bulgaria and Romania , still have large informal economies .
Not just through classic marketing , but we think of supporting young peoples ' projects , young talents , but also promote our brands and the company , " Rugova said .
If Eroglu were to reach an agreement with the Greek south it would have " a better chance of being approved by the people at a referendum , " Yasin said .
B92 Radio and Television journalist Brankica Stankovic received death threats via Facebook after reporting on criminal activities involving leaders of Serbian football fan groups , SETimes reported earlier this month .
But the foundation is still fragile . "
In 2006 , economic growth in the EU 's ten former communist countries , including Bulgaria and Romania , remained strong , but is likely to decline slightly this year , the World Bank said in a new report .
Turkey is the highest ranked among Balkan countries on the 2011 Global Retail Development Index , published by consulting company AT Kearney .
Montenegrin students protest local board decision
" To keep the status quo is not an option .
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Currently , there is no school for training Orthodox Christian clergy in Turkey .
Under the Dayton Peace Accord , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH , the country was divided into two semi @-@ autonomous entities -- the Federation of BiH ( FBiH ) , dominated by Bosniaks and Croats , and the Serb @-@ controlled Republika Srpska ( RS ) .
The Macedonian Orthodox Church , recognition of which the Serbian Orthodox Church has been blocking , purportedly in collaboration with the powerful Greek Orthodox Church , welcomed Gruevski 's initiative .
Serbia 's men 's volleyball team won bronze at the World Championship after a 3 @-@ 1 victory against host Italy on Sunday ( October 10th ) .
The tribunal decided last week to appoint an attorney who will represent Karadzic if he refuses to appear in court .
Evidence of hacking into Georgiou 's e @-@ mails was found on a laptop he frequently left at ELSTAT , but not on his home computer .
The rate has dropped slightly over the past three years -- from over 10 % to 9.8 % .
The girl 's remains were discovered in the mid @-@ 1990s in a mass grave while the Kerameikos metro station was being built .
The ceremony took place in Sarajevo .
The fraud , Dervishi said , should have been exposed by fuel quality inspectors , the tax office , customs or the police .
Among its signatories is Sarajevo University archaeology professor Enver Imamovic , who called for more funds to be spent on legitimate research .
" Under the German presidency of the EU , two more chapters could probably be opened if things go well , " the German leader told reporters in Hanover following talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
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" All necessary steps , including effective training of election officials , should be undertaken so that voters ' confidence can be more fully assured . "
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski discusses the ICJ verdict . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
Urgent action must be taken to accelerate these trials and prevent them being struck down because of reaching statute @-@ barred periods . " The report also urges " better results " in confiscating questionable assets .
The country is home to a series of sites profoundly important to many of the world 's major religions .
Turkey and Britain sign partnership agreement
But they are not the only ones to blame , " Lajcak said .
Of all 19 coastal agglomerations with a population over 10,000 people , Chernomorets and two others have no urban waste water treatment ( UWWT ) facility at all , the Bulgarian environment ministry said in e @-@ mailed response to a question from SETimes .
Maestro takes aim at Culture Law
An estimated fifth of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) population own 750,000 unregistered weapons , according to officials who cite widespread availability and easy access on the black market as a major source of concern .
The conflict has claimed more than 37,000 lives since 1984 .
Kosovo Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi says that based on an investigation by Kosovo police and EULEX , about 40 arrest warrants were issued , including charges of burning border crossings and the July murder of Kosovo police officer .
The service currently is available in two Sofia suburbs .
His condition deteriorated , with the cancer spreading to his brain , and on April 11th he made his retirement permanent , saying he had to focus everything on his fight for life .
Workers in the healthcare field can expect higher pay next year . [ Getty Images ]
An anti @-@ corruption coalition assessed in a recent report that Bulgaria had lost about 4 billion euros during the previous government 's four @-@ year term in office due to such swaps .
Belgrade has already announced that the May 6th election municipal and parliamentary elections will include parts of northern Kosovo , which identifies with Serbia and recently held a referendum to denounce Pristina institutions .
Pensioner Sofija Jankovic is shocked by the amount of RS indebtedness , especially since her pension of about 170 euros has not been raised for years .
As Republika Srpska marked its 20th anniversary on Monday ( January 9th ) , the government maintains that the entity is economically stable , but some economists are warning of a debt crisis that could lead to bankruptcy .
Chekorov winery owner Divna Jordanovska is one of Macedonia 's leading women entrepreneurs . [ Marina Stojanovska / SETimes ]
SETimes : So far , there are no concrete results in the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade .
" It is the responsibility of us all to not allow the step into the void ...
Until 1995 , a large number of small research projects , the exchange of researchers and participation in conferences enjoyed support .
However , he thinks Otpor 's moment has passed .
" The escalation of the Kosovo issue is a consequence of neglect , and no one has dealt with the problem seriously , everyone used it for their political purposes . "
It would also be needed to define a window of time for ending the mandate of international presences in Kosovo .
Turkey is a great inspiration for hopefully rising Arab democracy . "
Officials say that the Contrast club , in the northern city of Novi Sad , was inspected and cited late last year for " inappropriate fire protection , " Predrag Maric , the head of the Interior Ministry Emergency Situations Sector , told SETimes .
Event organisers say there are only 20 such festivals in the world .
The way in which we view this era hasn 't really changed so much .
Bulgaria , Macedonia and Montenegro have also said they would join the entity called Cargo 10 , which is aimed at transporting freight along the line from Slovenia to Istanbul .
Culture and Society : Fashion week held in Pristina
Kabashi : Our co @-@ operation with EULEX is good .
The shifts , based on the language of instruction -- Macedonian and Albanian -- will be in place until the end of the year .
Former Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano . [ Getty Images ]
According to experts , however , the present institutional framework for an EU of 27 members , the Nice Treaty , provides no technical , legal or administrative barriers to the further expansion of the Union .
As to the decades @-@ old quagmire in Cyprus , the Greek prime minister said the key is for the Greek and Turkish communities on the island to choose a common future " without any foreign interference or pressure . "
He performed at an open event in Tirana on Saturday .
Erdogan had his first official visit to Baghdad last week , opening a new strategic era in Turkish @-@ Iraqi relations .
" Our citizens are understandably horrified at reports of banks , receiving public money , paying exorbitant bonuses . "
KFOR soldiers are always committed to the impartial stance of our organisation .
Bulgaria 's bid to reduce energy dependence concerns environmentalists
The mission was launched immediately after the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict in Kosovo , when 50,000 international peacekeepers were deployed to the then @-@ Serb province to prevent new hostilities and ensure a safe and secure environment .
Rising labour scarcity is being seen in various fields , in conjunction with considerably superior GDP growth rates ( as compared to Old Europe ) .
The findings came in the latest Country Report on Human Rights Practices , released last month by the Bureau of Democracy , Human Rights and Labour .
The eight countries have been warned that they might face legal action at the European Court of Justice if they fail to meet their obligations .
Preparation : Roll out the dough according to the dimensions of the baking sheet , spread melted margarine on it and spread half of the filling .
It now stands 68th in the world , down from 59th last year , and is the EU country with the lowest press freedom ranking in the 2009 index .
" The TV series hurt the image of Turkey abroad as they are so full of corrupt storylines and unacceptable behaviors , " she tells SETimes .
We can 't live with them any more . "
Moscow , these analysts argue , is now striving more aggressively to become a significant player in one of the most sensitive regions in Eurasia .
Border crossings secured as protests continue
Kosovo Serbs on Monday ( March 3rd ) stopped a train travelling from central to northern Kosovo .
The project was developed under the new Country Partnership Strategy principles , intended to help Romania meet its commitments in the Joint Inclusion Memorandum signed with the European Commission .
Crvenkovski : Regional co @-@ operation is of key importance .
Only the election results will tell .
Croatia also sees an opportunity to increase exports to Kosovo and officials promise a strong push to promote Croatian products -- primarily construction materials , textiles and foods .
On Tuesday , the two presidents officially inaugurate the new Cypriot Embassy in Belgrade .
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Belgrade 's Supernatural Festival drew audiences of all ages . [ Sasa Ilic / SETimes ]
Measures include vaccination campaigns and closing public institutions in order to reduce exposure .
The situation was calmer than in the first week in South Africa .
Also in science and technology news : the Third Balkan Conference of Telemedicine and E @-@ Health opens in Skopje , and Turkish Cypriot authorities come across a Syriac version of the Bible .
" Unfortunately , persons originally from Kosovo have been accused and sentenced for involvement in terrorist acts .
Fetahu believes that the demarcation of the border with Serbia is also a complicated political issue and " without any chance " of being solved " in the near future . "
We also examine the economic programmes the returnees could be part of .
Their main grievance was the closure of the radio station by the university rector six weeks earlier .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic says Belgrade will not talk with Pristina .
Rumsfeld too expressed support for Croatia 's entry into NATO .
Rather , many believe , this was a failure of successive past governments as well .
It also reminded the Western Balkan countries that full co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) remains a key requirement for their accession progress .
It happened at the end of a heated session concerning changes to the election code .
The country 's security agencies " will co @-@ operate with [ its neighbours ] and the international community in fighting crime , smuggling and cross @-@ border and international trafficking , " Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said at the inauguration of the KSC .
If BiH is serious in its foreign policy goal of obtaining NATO membership , BiH must continue to demonstrate progress in wide @-@ ranging reforms to ensure that it becomes a credible candidate .
Albania has the highest smoking rate in Europe .
" When you have an internal crisis , you do not manage it by firing the minister of foreign affairs .
Last week , during an NGO conference in Bucharest , US Ambassador to Romania Nicholas Taubman joined the debate .
In an interview with SETimes , Alpay stressed that Turkey provides an example rather than a model for the Middle East to move towards democracy .
" We want them to partner with the majority political parties in the government , various institutions , executive power -- to be integrated in the same manner they have been integrated in southern Serbia , " DP spokeswoman Jelena Markovic said .
In most cases , we prefer teachers who have taught these children before , when they normally attended the lessons .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 14 / 10 / 10
Yll Rugova and his business partners have high hopes that their fledging fast food business will flourish in Kosovo , with the assistance of government efforts intended to put a dent in Europe 's highest unemployment rate .
In such a way , it tries to impose its individual interest over the Alliance 's interest in exchange for and at the expense of regional stability .
The rankings of most of the SEE countries place them among those occupying the lower half of the GCI table .
Rehn also remarked " Russia also cannot stand the idea that NATO would expand to its southern neighbours , so it purposely created tension in the region . "
Wiegand added that the Kosovo economy " has continued to withstand financial turbulence in the euro area fairly well .
They organised protests in front of government buildings and have blocked main roads and highways , while asking police to arrest Moshe Baum , the new owner of the milk factory .
The bishop also berated church authorities for abandoning the idea of filing a lawsuit against European countries -- with soldiers on the ground -- that failed to prevent Kosovo Albanians from burning Orthodox churches in March 2004 .
Bosnia and Herzegovina sculptor Branko Ivankovic said that he is building the world 's largest wooden crucifix .
With the assistance of social workers in Belgrade and Sekovici , a village in Republika Srpska , as well as the BiH Red Cross , Mila was able to meet Becirovic .
Construction is to begin in December .
" This agreement is about the division of the Federation , " Silajdzic said in a televised discussion Monday night .
The two states , Macedonia and Kosovo , have mutual interests , such as establishing diplomatic relations , and afterwards also other agreements between the institutions in the fields of health , education and economy .
Balkan Muslims celebrate the end of the Islamic holy month of fasting .
The news was announced at a press conference in Sarajevo on September 28th .
Some minority representatives , however , say they are not fully satisfied with how the elections were organised .
I want to emphasise that RECOM has no ambition or legitimacy to be an alternative to The Hague war crimes tribunal and domestic courts .
Jagland said the EU @-@ facilitated process between Belgrade and Pristina should be given a chance to progress , and that raising the CoE membership issue might interfere .
Stalling Belgrade 's European integration , after Zagreb 's success , could leave negative consequences for the region and create a certain imbalance , primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina , " Simic told SETimes .
According to Parvanov , Bulgaria should not rush to sign but should not postpone doing so beyond May , since parliamentary elections are coming this summer .
However , its strident rhetoric proved counterproductive ; the AKP made gains in the 2007 early elections .
Condemning the attacks on two border crossings in Kosovo 's north Tuesday ( February 19th ) , the top UN and NATO representatives in Europe 's newest state have warned against any further provocations .
The Albanian town of Durres is not only one of the country 's major ports , but also represents the turbulent history and changes in the country .
Though efforts are under way to boost compliance , recycling remains a " mission impossible " for many .
Tuesday 's meeting resulted in a call for Belgrade and Pristina to refrain from unilateral moves and to continue negotiations .
Serbia will never accept making its EU membership conditional on recognition of Kosovo , President Boris Tadic said after meeting his Cypriot counterpart , Demetris Christofias , in Cyprus on Thursday ( May 20th ) .
Britain to limit influx of Bulgarian , Romanian workers
Albanian folk songs are now available in digital format at the Culture Anthropology Institute .
Nearly a million Albanian citizens lack ID cards and may be unable to vote in the June 28th general elections .
The government hopes the introduction of new tax rates -- the lowest in Europe -- will spur investment and create opportunities .
We meet children from many countries .
For the last four years , he had been considered a likely candidate for the post .
At the Federation of BiH 's Cantonal Court , 143 libel charges have been filed .
The deaths of six young people at a dance club raise questions about fire safety regulations at such venues across Serbia .
His cousin , University of Athens Associate Professor Panagiotis Behrakis , who , with Connolly is a co @-@ principal investigator of the Hellenic Action through Research against Tobacco ( HEART ) project , told SETimes that he 's heartened by the decline in the rate of smoking but acknowledged , " It 's difficult to evaluate whether it 's the pricing or the whole campaign that resulted in Greece . "
Parvanov , whose second five @-@ year term in office ends next year , rejects demands to recall the diplomats .
The fact that we have allowed the free movement of citizens of Serbia in Kosovo , but they have not allowed the movement of our citizens in Serbia , has been a concession for the past ten years .
A three @-@ day debate tournament , Macedonia Open 2007 , began in Skopje on Sunday ( May 20th ) .
Facebook anti @-@ government protests flop
" Thousands of civilians were killed and wounded .
" They wanted me to collect plastic containers and send them to Slovenia , " Hasanagic said .
The US mission has worked to improve Kosovo 's economic performance , to develop its democratic institutions , to celebrate its diverse cultural and ethnic heritage , and to ensure full rights for all ethnic communities .
( Various sources - 07 / 11 / 08 @-@ 14 / 11 / 08 )
Also in business this week : Bosnia and Herzegovina 's trade gap shrank and the World Bank granted 4.55m euros to Macedonia .
Also this week : archaeological sites in Greece remain closed due to riots , and Serbian swimmer Milorad Cavic wins a gold medal .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 03 / 03 / 09
In the event of partition , Belgrade would have to acknowledge Kosovo 's independence , Janjic added .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 24 / 05 / 11
Both of the defendants were members of the Bosnian Muslim Army .
" The US will help you walk through that door . "
Iraqi Kurdish leaders , who enjoy autonomy in northern Iraq , have objected to the idea of an Iraqi military operation against PKK camps .
Kosmocell will pay 81m euros for the license .
If it was acquired legally , it is returned to the owner , " Trajanov says .
His task , Ivanko said , was simply to foster communication on several issues : courts , police , customs , transport , infrastructure and protection of cultural and religious heritage .
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 29 / 07 / 09
" We hope to display more of domestic products to domestic consumers than before , and instill a habit of looking for domestic products in stores , " Djukic said .
The Western Balkan countries ' " journey to the EU is not going to be easy , but the goal is in sight , " Belgrade @-@ based daily Blic quoted Rehn as saying Wednesday .
Mr. Papandreou ... believes he 's found a political exit [ from the crisis ] , shifting the burden of responsibility to the citizens , " political analyst Manos Eleftheriadis told SETimes on Wednesday .
" Croatia has recognised Kosovo 's independence and has no ambition to mediate to resolve the issue , " Josipovic explained .
Other fields included wood processing , transportation and communications .
Kosovo Serbs get new political party
Second , their marketing is cunningly clever , as they are custom @-@ manufactured so as to meet the specific preference in each situation . "
Only 49 of the 180 nations included this year scored a 5.0 or higher , down from 52 last year .
Removed in the early 19th century , their return has been a significant issue for successive Greek governments over the years .
After the haircut , the deficit will be even worse because foreign investors won 't want to come here anymore . "
Albania to send its biggest Olympic team ever to Beijing
Per , at Telegraf , applauds the visit but not efforts by Kosovo 's leaders to take credit for it .
Turkey 's Central Bank Governor Ibrahim Turhan explained that emerging markets -- such as those in the Balkans -- will play an increasingly significant role .
A Turkish film about a strict Muslim whose life is thrown into turmoil when he gets entangled in religious corruption won the award for best movie .
In Zagreb , housing costs have increased 22 % .
According to Dimovski , the two rival ethnic Albanian parties , the DUI and the Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) , refused to participate .
Still , there are exceptions .
Last month , the Dakota was loaded in parts on three trailers that arrived at a hangar in Carpiquet on December 5th .
A big step forward has been taken there , but there are still many situations in which women cannot exercise their rights in the same way as men .
The Sofia University information day on Wednesday ( February 11th ) was the occasion for the databases ' presentation .
For Djukanovic , one chapter closes , another begins
The 76 @-@ member Foreign Affairs Committee adopted on Wednesday a second draft resolution on Serbia , welcoming EU leaders ' recent decision to forward the Balkan nation 's membership application to the European Commission ( EC ) for an opinion .
He adds that the financial crisis had an impact on the remittances , but adds better days are coming for those living in countries that are no longer by the crisis .
" I expect soon they [ EU ] will start the dialogue on visa liberalisation , and on free trade , while also they do the feasibility study , just to offer political support to Thaci , " Gashi says .
After UNMIK police arrested the demonstrators and prepared to transfer them to the Pristina jail , clashes erupted between Kosovo Serbs and members of the international missions .
For the main opposition party , PASOK , the situation is even more volatile .
" Neither the Kurdish problem will be fixed , nor the atmosphere of conflict will end with this [ military ] way , " he wrote on the party 's official blog .
Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic said after the meeting that German companies have demonstrated interest in the energy , aviation and railway sectors .
Bilal Simsir , who served as Turkey 's ambassador to Tirana from 1985 to 1987 , downplayed the importance of the declaration .
Well , on November 9th we will open the 100th youth office .
But in terms of spending , " The government has been , in accordance with its abilities , giving subsidies to the economy , helping production from the budget , providing subsidised loans for both businesses and for citizens , but now there is no money , not anymore . "
Is there hope of finding a solution ?
Kuqi explained the solution lies in increasing judges ' professionalism , which will lead to a greater independence in the functioning of the judicial system .
The Macedonian government wants to boost computer use in schools , as well as build hundreds of new schools and gyms .
US Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns will express Washington 's strong support for UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's proposed settlement to the Kosovo status issue during his visit to Brussels this week , according to a State Department statement Friday ( March 23rd ) .
Along with thousands of other Jews , he and his family were then taken to a central ghetto in the city of Focsani .
( Washington Post , Chicago Tribune - 16 / 05 / 07 ; AP , Reuters , DPA , FT , BBC , US Department of State - 15 / 05 / 07 )
" The sooner the better , but at the latest after the March ( local ) elections , Turkey should totally resume the reforms again , " the enlargement commissioner said .
UNESCO held its 34th general conference session in Paris . [ Getty Images
" We are deeply offended by the latest EC actions which deny our Macedonian identity .
In addition , the government has come under fire for using its IT initiatives for political purposes -- for example , the password for free internet access is the VMRO @-@ DPMNE motto " Ostvaruvame " [ We are accomplishing ] .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 10 / 01 / 12
OS BiH soldier Eldin Ceco , 32 tells SETimes that he and his colleagues have been clearing snow in Sarajevo for days .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 12 / 06 / 09
On their trip to Iraq , they will be accompanied by a unit that destroys unexploded ordnance , comprised of 36 soldiers .
According to TEB economist Cakir , even though about one @-@ third of Turkey 's exports go to the Middle East and North Africa , the instability is unlikely to hit Turkey 's economy too hard since the countries currently going through turmoil , such as Libya and Egypt only account for 5 % of Turkey 's total exports .
This year , the goal is more ambitious .
After the abolition of the death penalty in Turkey , his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment .
" Montenegro is facing new challenges , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said at the beginning of February .
Macedonian foreign minister Antonio Milososki said it was important that responsibility for war crimes be placed on the individuals who were involved in them , rather than burdening an entire people or state , or the image of the region as a whole .
Miliband added , " The international community needs to be with you every step of the way .
Produced by the Sesame Workshop in collaboration with local partner CMB , " Rruga Sesam " and " Ulica Sezam " air throughout Kosovo , and are also broadcast regionally by two Serbian language broadcasters , TV Most in Zvecan and TV Herc in Strpce .
( Various sources -- 07 / 02 / 07 @-@ 14 / 02 / 07 )
It will not come from his regional neighbours , " Hentov says .
Tickets go on sale March 27th .
Kosovo Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni arrived Monday ( July 7th ) on an official visit to Ljubljana following an invitation from his Slovenian counterpart , Dimitrij Rupel .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 16 / 03 / 12
Former Albanian defence minister charged
At least one UN vehicle and a KFOR truck are said to have been damaged after being set on fire during the clashes .
In a column for the daily Romania libera , Balkan analyst Tom Gallagher suggests the president " probably views Maior as a safe pair of hands in a delicate post .
" Bosnia has enough people and equipment to clean up contaminated areas , but current plans are not met mainly due to lack of money , " said a spokeswoman , " Trifkovic said .
" We don 't have the preliminary results yet ; we are dealing with the issue , " he said .
European Commission ( EC ) Director for the Western Balkans Pierre Mirel was in Montenegro on Wednesday ( May 28th ) , where he presented the road map for ending the country 's visa regime with the EU to Foreign Minister Milan Roćen .
The NATO allies have recently fostered closer co @-@ operation to fight the terrorist group -- a move that has helped ease strained bilateral relations and improve the US image in Turkey .
It is a beautiful sunny spring day with cottony clouds above .
" Internet use , literature in foreign languages , and poor libraries when talking about translated stuff , due to the cost of translation or other reasons , make it necessary to have working knowledge of at least one foreign language . "
Karadzic boycotting trial
Even though they are generating income , they register as unemployed for the purpose of gaining access to the state health insurance system .
Koc University Professor Timur Kocaoglu believes that Turkey 's credibility as a secular state and NATO member makes the country a reliable mediator in Afghanistan .
Nobody knows how long these meetings of the technical committees will continue -- 14 months , 14 years or 140 years . "
Should that country decide to pull out , " there are still options " for the PEOP , the AFP quoted Vladimir Vrankovic of Croatia 's Janaf as saying on Monday .
The festival will screen 60 films from nearly 50 countries , with three themes -- " Women 's Cinema , " " Honour " and " Shorts by Women -- Turkey . "
He criticises the government for its " servile " attitude towards the EU , which , as he put it , wants to strip Serbia of a portion of its territory .
Ariel Ultra argued the economy will also be negatively affected as no one gains from ACTA .
Everything is coming back like a boomerang . "
As in other parts of the region , porous borders and widespread corruption among its border and customs officials are seen as some of the problems facing Kosovo authorities .
" Turkey itself doesn 't possess nuclear capacity ; it develops it with Russia 's help . "
" That is up to him to decide .
" We have a new climate ... of co @-@ operation and understanding among Turkey , Iraq and northern Iraq , " said Zebari following talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan on Friday ( January 23rd ) in Ankara .
However , in order to see greater results , EULEX and Kosovo institutions need to work together .
Two other documents -- a National Security Strategy and National Defence Strategy -- were approved in October .
Marin @-@ Banica attracted interest with her extendable baby bodysuit , branded " Violet " after her daughter .
The SRS won the most votes of any one party in Serbia 's inconclusive parliamentary elections on January 21st , and now holds 81 of all 250 parliamentary seats .
Three Croatian contestants also won prizes -- two bronze medals and one honorable mention .
Croatian scientist Ivan Djikic . [ AFP ]
" Finally , a new opportunity has emerged to create a secure society and to teach current and future generations how to behave in time of crisis . "
In one neighbourhood , Ali Rasalad , 26 , from Pakistan , laid out a half dozen mechanical Santas but there were no buyers for the toys that he was selling for 3 @-@ 4 euros .
There are also a few theatre plays that should soon get the final shape .
During his visit to Belgrade last week , he underscored the importance of bringing the question to light .
Despite its current debt and deficit problems , it is also the only one within this group to have improved its position since last year .
With partial results showing incumbent President Traian Basescu holding a narrow lead , Romania 's Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) is raising accusations of fraud .
The meeting between the two top EU and NATO officials took place just a few days after a last round of talks began in Vienna , between negotiators from Belgrade and Pristina on UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's blueprint for Kosovo 's final status .
Orhan Pamuk convicted of " insulting Turkishness "
The first edition of the Montenegrin Youth Drama Festival was held in Bar .
Gallup Europe research analyst Andrzej Pyrka presented the survey results Tuesday ( February 17th ) in Skopje . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
" We agreed on the fight against terrorist organisations , including the PKK . "
India wants to be an important economic player in the Balkans , and Macedonia hopes to serve as the gatekeeper for the country 's investors -- opening the doors to the region , and providing access to European markets .
The reform tasks , set out in the plan on the basis of Turkey 's priorities , have been broken down into the 35 negotiating chapters with the EU , the Hungarian news agency MTI reported .
And things don 't seem to stop here .
" Article 301 ... is one of the priority areas that need to be addressed , " Tuesday 's Turkish Daily News quoted an official from the EU Secretariat General as saying .
At the same time , he added , " further deterioration of Israeli @-@ Turkish relations is an enormous risk for the region at a time of heightened and wide @-@ spread unrest . "
Still , cautions journalist Mine Cevik , 30 , many women may not be familiar with the package or understand how it would benefit them .
He worked to reassure his guests that the thaw in US @-@ Russian ties would not come at the disadvantage of Washington 's allies in the region .
Textile workers protest in central Zagreb amid economic woes . [ Reuters ]
According to the group 's co @-@ ordinator , Turkish professor Levent Onural , stereoscopic sets giving an impression of depth could be commonplace in a few years .
Lajic is not the only Serb with this opinion .
Election anticipation heats up in Turkey
They also agreed to step up cross @-@ border co @-@ operation against organised crime .
Currently , GDP growth in the country is expected to decrease this year , according to the Croatian Economic Outlook Quarterly .
The 12th Mediterranean Meeting of Child Neurology took place in Durres , Albania from 14 @-@ 16 September .
It found that around 12 % of CEOs in Turkey are women , compared to the world average of 5 % .
A festival of French and francophone cinema opened in Ohrid , Macedonia , on Monday ( June 30th ) .
Record high bank savings in Serbia
The EBRD announced it will secure loans to modernise the Croatian ports of Sibenik and Gruz , the finance ministry announced on Sunday ( May 17th ) .
Papandreou gains backing for tough measures
Association of BiH Journalists General @-@ Secretary Borka Rudic indicates that most complaints to BiH 's Press Council were filed against Avaz and its sister publications .
One whole generation of young people in Macedonia grew up behind the Schengen wall .
This time , the situation was markedly different .
The cave 's known length is 6km , including a 2.5km @-@ long main tunnel , although geologists speculate that Vjetrenica may stretch another 10 @-@ 15km to the Adriatic Sea .
As for Exercise Combined Endeavour 2009 , NATO is a partner to the state of BiH , not to the entities or Brcko District .
There are dangers inherent in such internet activism , however , as both Uckan and Arikan emphasise .
One firm , Italgest , proposed building a large wind power plant near Kryevidhi -- 50km from Tirana .
The SCOPES programme -- financed by the Swiss National Science Foundation and the Swiss Agency for Development and Co @-@ operation -- aims to augment scientific co @-@ operation among research groups in Switzerland and Eastern Europe .
" Even though , as a former federal unit of the former Yugoslavia , a phone code had been reserved for it , Serbia has always hindered [ the process ] , denying this right to Kosovo , " Zeka told SETimes .
He also noted that people from the region are not to blame for current economic problems .
Albania mourns Bektashi leader
Foreign legal experts provide expertise to the BiH judiciary . [ Reuters ]
At the time of the accident , the Ilinden was about 250 to 300m offshore , where the water is about 6 to 7m deep .
Milan Vidojkovic , an engineer at the JAT national air company , favours going to the polls .
At the same time , the authorities have taken steps to make life less difficult for visitors .
Locally , there is a general desire to keep the Roma dependent because one can buy them very easily and cheaply from an electoral point of view .
World Values Survey reveals important trends in Turkey
Selimi : Dialogue will be the only means of communication for Kosovo as it is striving to gain EU candidacy .
SETimes : When you arrived to the base in 2001 to work as a translator you were young .
According to Bozyel , " As a peace @-@ loving person , Burkay will co @-@ operate with all pro @-@ peace and democrat powers of Turkey . "
In response , five Belgrade @-@ based Western ambassadors filed official protests with the Serbian foreign ministry over the country 's position in the Bosnian political crisis , warning also against attempts to link the Kosovo status process with BiH 's future .
The decision , he told SETimes , was hard on everyone , especially the children .
However , it faults the country for election irregularities , lack of political dialogue and a failure to reach consensus on key issues .
Serbia is ready to mediate the long @-@ standing name dispute between Macedonia and Greece , President Boris Tadic said on January 5th .
Turkey is preparing a multi @-@ billion dollar programme for its Kurdish @-@ dominated southeast , aimed at boosting employment in the region and drawing young men away from militancy , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview published on Wednesday ( March 12th ) .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 15 / 04 / 08
By a large majority , however , the mayors said fiscal decentralisation poses a big challenge .
The event was held in Plovdiv , Bulgaria , on Saturday ( July 18th ) .
" The decision was confirmed at the last minute , " Ahmet Turkmen , Tatlises ' lawyer , told SETimes .
French President Nicolas Sarkozy mediated a ceasefire agreement that ended the five @-@ day conflict .
Hikers who want to scale Jakupica Mountain can reach Begovo field and Solunska Glava by climbing up a mountainous path south of Macedonia 's capital , Skopje , via the Kitka and Karadzica Mountains .
The state is also raking in serious revenue from renting out [ confiscated ] apartments , more than 100,000 euros per month , which goes to charities .
EU considers speeding up Turkish accession talks
" From Greece and Istanbul too , some families here have expressed a desire to return , " Imvros Society of Athens secretary Meni Triantafyllou told SETimes .
" The portal represents a modern method of public debate through which the citizens -- through an easy and easily accessible means -- can give their opinions about the government 's proposed decisions and documents , as well as participate in the decision @-@ making process , " Information Minister Ivo Ivanovski told SETimes .
Back in Syntagma , devoid of bliss despite the best efforts of children to compensate for the government 's failure to provide decorations across the street from parliament , a Santa was plunked down on a stage next to the decrepit , stagnant fountain that is the city 's centrepiece .
" It finally allows the leaseholder to negotiate the rent depending on the energy efficiency classification . "
Not only are their buyers shelling out a fortune -- and amassing huge loans -- but they risk losing their property should it come under scrutiny by the authorities .
Some milk producers have accepted new prices and signed an agreement with Dukat and other dairy factories on February 23rd , but HUSPM -- which represents more than 85 % of the milk producers in the country -- refused .
The preliminary results of the questionnaire for Istanbul 's 2,979 mosques states that 92.3 % of the mosques have a place for women , while 43.4 % of them do not reserve a place for women during the Friday prayer , and only 7.1 % said that women attend Friday prayer .
Climbing the stairs of the fortress from the bustling streets below is like entering a time warp -- the only remnants of the 21st century are the tourists dressed in modern clothes with cameras dangling from their arms .
" It is a sin to cut the power for someone like me who has 180 euros monthly -- it is practically impossible to cover all state services , " he said .
In terms of prices , he said increased VAT rates -- which , under the proposed bailout plan , will jump to 23 % -- have mostly been absorbed by businesses and not passed on to consumers .
However , Yildiz has been on record as saying that Turkey got concessions on existing agreements with Russia , but due to their nature , it 's impossible to tell how significant these are .
Also this week : Greece remains Macedonia 's biggest foreign investor and the US restaurant chain Hard Rock Cafe will open its first venue in Romania .
Mineral experts say its chemical composition is similar to that of the fictional Kryptonite , which gave the comic book hero Superman his special powers .
Over 7,000 Jews from Macedonia died at Treblinka .
Business : Athens hosts aviation expo
The deal followed , by 20 months , the end of Kosovo 's 1998 @-@ 1999 armed conflict with Serbia .
" The most frequent problem is temptation for short @-@ term ' fixes ' -- usually it 's about justifying the need for government action and often it 's about requesting financial support ... The only solution is to leave the government to do what it can do well and give the private sector a chance .
Some countries , including the Czech Republic and Poland , have stopped moving toward ratification , while Germany , Slovakia and Estonia are among the EU members that have not signed .
" People across the country are coming together voluntarily to offer whatever they can , and this form of social cohesion is very much welcome . " he said .
The first round of discussions was held at EUFOR headquarters at Camp Butmir on October 9th , attracting leaders of seven main Serb , Croat and Muslim parties .
The party recently inaugurated the first Kurdish TV channel , via the public broadcaster TRT .
One just has to take a look at the queues in front of foreign embassies in every Balkan capital .
If Albania were not a NATO member , the political situation here [ in Albania ] would be much more serious .
Here , you will find both good and bad , " he says .
Here , they can obtain needed documents like property lists , building licenses and birth certificates .
The rest will suffer moderate damage , according to the Bank .
( Various sources - 09 / 01 / 09 @-@ 16 / 01 / 09 )
The biggest one of these is ' A Tempo ' , the international music festival .
Wind farms , like the one planned in Albania , are a source of alternative energy . [ Getty Images ]
IMF : Albania to see minimal GDP growth in 2009
When he announced the elections , Tadic said that on January 21st Serbia will be choosing between a European future and a return to the not so distant " dark past " of the Milosevic era .
As soon as she gets her monthly pension , Jolanda Kena hurries to the drugstore .
There is also a cycling track , a football field , entertainment facilities for kids and even an open @-@ air reading area with books provided by the local library .
At the time , Prusac had no water , prompting constant searches for it .
Of particular value in the reformed constitution , she says , would be " a more inclusive notion of citizenship , " which , " alongside proven facts on the ground , could encourage more positive relations between the Kurds in Turkey and the state . "
" The EU relationship was all about democratic reform .
An initial indictment against Radic and Sljivancanin was issued in 1995 .
Also in business news : Zagreb hosts an EBRD business forum and Serbia introduces a 10 % tax on mobile impulses .
Science and Technology : Croatia invests in wind energy
A Macedonian military delegation , led by Chief of Staff General Miroslav Stojanovski , was in Turkey last week .
We work as citizens of Kosovo , " Albanian programme editor Mentor Shala says .
There is a good grasp of what is needed and partnerships have already blossomed across the borders .
" So much time and money was invested , but the division is getting worse .
As they lose trust in state hospitals , Romanians are heading to the private ones .
The Constitutional Court has overturned a package of privileges for MPs contained in the Law on Rights and Responsibilities .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia - 28 / 06 / 10
The leadership appears committed to putting in the maximum effort needed to avoid a year of failed hopes .
The highest @-@ level US official to visit BiH since President Bill Clinton in 1999 , Biden will travel to Pristina after his visit to Belgrade on Wednesday .
" The kitchen always has to be clean , and I take care of that , " Natasa says .
As reported by SETimes , many Iranian front companies in Turkey are also active in the procurement of dual @-@ use materials and technology .
The festival also serves as a forum to initiate and discuss projects with colleagues from the region .
" Albanians should feel themselves the same in Tirana and in Pristina , " Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said . [ Reuters ]
" Our message to al @-@ Assad is pretty clear : by continuing the military operations against civilian protesters he risks losing Turkey 's support , " Sinan Ogan , a member of the Turkish Parliament 's Foreign Affairs Commission , told SETimes .
Also in diplomatic news : Hungary pledges support for Macedonia 's EU and NATO integration .
Recent opinion polls show Talat trailing hardliner Dervis Eroglu .
Programme aims to save the Balkan lynx
Science and Technology : Scientists meet to discuss the e @-@ science Grid
" A political party [ Democratic Party of Kosovo ] spent around 1m euros , while it reported spending less than 200,000 euros , " Mustafa said .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said on Wednesday that Belgrade will decide when to file its official EU membership application following consultations with its European partners .
Fajon : At the moment , we are in the middle of negotiations between EU institutions about introducing a mechanism for the temporary suspension of visa requirements in the case of a sudden increase of illegal migrants and asylum seekers .
Diaspora MP in the Macedonian parliament
Gowing : Beekeeping is a great way to get to know a country .
Although the situation in northern Kosovo remains stable , more troops are needed for patrols , KFOR says .
During a visit to Pristina on December 19th , German Chancellor Angela Markel urged Belgrade to dissolve the parallel Serb structures in Kosovo 's north .
" The steps we are doing are difficult because of the past .
The summit was preceded by a meeting of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Serbian , Croatian and Montenegrin leaders , also in Sarajevo , and the Istanbul summit of the Turkish and Serbian presidents and the head of the BiH presidency .
He also presented Rehn with his cabinet 's programme , and reiterated the country 's position on Kosovo .
Thaci , addressing lawmakers , said that the 75 % privatisation of PTK shares enables the full liberalisation of the telecom market in Kosovo .
Diplomatic Diary : Slovenia 's Jansa in Greece
High Representative Miroslav Lajcak stressed on Wednesday ( October 15th ) that the existence and status of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) entities enjoy the country 's constitutional protection and neither side can change them unilaterally .
Turkey 's military , courts and universities are traditional bastions of secularism .
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Bucharest .
As raised during the February conference , different parts of Albanian society expressed different opinions about the removal or restriction of immunity .
" The problem could occur if [ another ] pipeline is constructed in the future .
The DYAKO orchestra from Djakovo , Croatia , was voted the best tamburica band in the world at the Second World Tamburica Fest 2009 in Deronje , Serbia , which was held from Friday ( June 26th ) to Sunday .
He was attending a Mediterranean Forum , held within the framework of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly autumn meeting .
The procedure ought to have been known to the BiH prosecution , the presidency claimed , since only the presidency has the authority to make international agreements on behalf of the state of BiH .
Buyers interested in purchasing luxury yachts are good potential clients for the booming Croatian property market , " said the event 's spokesman , Gordan Jelavic .
Nexhat Daci , the leader of another opposition party -- the Democratic League of Dardania -- is confident that the opposition will play a significant role .
The influence of the ongoing economic crisis is hard to gauge , though it is a growing factor .
During the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's latest summit on December 9th , the 17 eurozone leaders decided to move towards greater fiscal integration and stronger economic policy co @-@ ordination .
More than 300,000 pensioners live off of about 110 euros per month .
Serbia 's Borko Stefanovic met with Kosovo government officials and the US ambassador .
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Serbia managed to obtain some gas from Hungary and Germany , but several of its largest companies had to suspend operations .
When Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos was cross @-@ examined by euro zone officials on flagging Greek reforms in return for bailouts , it was his German counterpart -- Wolfgang Schaeuble -- who raised the delicate question of whether Greeks could be trusted .
" The citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international community expect coalition formation to move forward in a spirit of co @-@ operation and without delay . "
Among them are the agriculture and fishery industries .
" We are determined to take any decision , pass any law and undertake any reform to make Albania appropriate to receive the invitation to join the Western military alliance , " he said .
At last , a roadmap for Kosovo
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Up until 1998 , the relationship was marred by Syria 's harbouring of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan .
Despite drop , unemployment remains a problem for some
Driven to despair by the economic crisis , Maria Orphanos said she had to start taking pills for depression .
A reporter was hit , a cameraman was beaten , tapes were seized and reporters were hindered from performing their jobs .
The current owners -- Dominic von Habsburg , an industrial designer who lives in New York , and his sisters Elisabeth Sandhofer and Maria @-@ Magdalena Holzhausen , who both reside in Austria -- have demanded 60m euros for the real estate , officially called Bran Castle .
The Bulgarian film industry makes progress , despite obstacles .
The ministers additionally supported in principle the introduction of a blue card regimen , modelled on the US green card system , designed to attract specific types of foreign professionals and address shortages of skilled workers .
Lack of personal physical security of the judges has to be added , as well as the cases [ of intimidation ] from individuals and corruption .
Slovakia became the 28th country to open an embassy in the Macedonian capital .
I 've been doing it for so long I feel I 've become a specialist of sorts .
A plaque in honour of late Serbian mathematician Mileva Maric @-@ Einstein , the wife of Albert Einstein , was unveiled in the Nordheim Friedhof cemetery in Zurich , Switzerland , on June 15th .
Under the constitution , a president can only be tried on charges of treason .
The closings are a major blow for Sarajevo , which aspires to become Europe 's cultural capital in 2014 .
Tensions simmer as Kosovo 's constitution goes into effect
Despite the positive tone of the talks , many analysts remained sceptical .
This will cause a problem for Belgrade 's leadership , which will not make it easy to surrender them to EULEX when Serbia enters elections in the coming year .
Finally , however , a deal was reached with the help of the EU .
The new clubs will improve information access for the so @-@ called e @-@ inclusion , said Ivanovski .
They speculate the president saw the move as a way to bring the secret services under his control and to disrupt the PSD .
But with 99.5 % of the ballots counted , the Central Election Bureau released partial results Monday ( December 7th ) showing Basescu has secured a second five @-@ year term .
Mila Jankovic , a 17 @-@ year @-@ old girl , recently reunited with her biological father , Muhamed Becirovic .
" I don 't think Turkey will ever take this kind of step , " he said .
By that time , more than 400 Germans reported losses of 1.3m euros .
Consequently , the DUI leadership met in Mala Rechica on April 26th to strategise a change of course .
" We are confident that Europe will overcome the present difficulties and prove once more the universal value of its democracy .
" The issues remain the same ; the EU principles remain the same ; and the areas for compromise remain the same , " Gregorian stressed .
Two weeks before the country 's EU accession , President Traian Basescu presented a 650 @-@ page report that charges the former communist regime with killing and persecuting millions of Romanians .
Turkish EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis made the statement during a Holocaust commemoration ceremony at the former Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz , Poland , on Tuesday .
Without doubt , our accession to the Alliance as well as accession of the other two Adriatic Charter countries -- Albania and Croatia -- will contribute much to further stabilising the region .
Local officials urge patience and insist that things are looking up .
Christopher was involved in brokering of Dayton Peace Agreements that put an end to the 1992 @-@ 1995 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina . ( Tanjug , Srna , RTRS , Radio Free Europe - 18 / 03 / 11 )
Santa Claus [ is working ] under recession conditions , " volunteer Ivica Gojcin told SETimes .
He thinks that citizens will not vote based on rhetoric in the next election , but results .
" Turkey 's rising sense of self @-@ confidence has led to a feeling that any difference and perceived slight should be dealt with by more force and nationalist arguments . "
These girls complete a school cycle , get a job and keep in touch with us afterwards .
Since February 2007 , Turkey has been hosting annual summits between the two countries , with both sides saying that they are determined to work for peace .
" Kosovo 's final status resolution didn 't come from the UN Security Council , as Slovakia had called for .
According to tribunal rules , the court must approve appeals before they can be considered .
Nevertheless , the education ministry says instruction will proceed as planned .
Since taking office , the president has made a series of controversial remarks about media conglomerate owners and journalists .
NATO chief calls for solution to Macedonia @-@ Greece name dispute
According to experts from within the courts , the reforms will be very deep .
Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said the government 's main tasks are co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal , continuation of the EU integration process , curbing crime and corruption , and raising the standard of living . [ Getty Images ]
The negotiations , which ran aground in December because of the dispute involving Cyprus , have " restarted in an appropriate way , " Babacan said .
Kosovo 's efforts to meet the needs of all citizens , including consolidating a multiethnic state by respecting the rights of minorities , is a step forward , Topi told Petrovic , a Kosovo Serb .
The government , which desperately needs at least several billion euros to refinance debt maturing on May 19th , hopes to push a bill on the new measures through parliament by Thursday night so the bailout plan can be activated .
Nearly 45 % of people in BiH are unemployed and a third of the population is younger than 30 .
Feith indicated on Wednesday that he has begun his mandate .
After years of steady 4 % growth , the Greek economy is projected to contract by up to 1 % this year .
EU foreign ministers meeting on Tuesday ( February 28th ) to decide on Belgrade 's EU path will have a new deal to take into account .
" And you can create a disaster in just about any city . "
Only 100 teams will enter the final in April 2009 in Stockholm .
The regime kept a hold over the people and controlled their lives . "
A typical case occurred on November 16th , 2006 , when a TV crew from state television was attacked with Molotov cocktails by a group of persons wearing hoods and masks .
Bratislav Nikolic , the mayor of Sterpce , agrees that the perspectives are different .
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He said this is no task for politicians , rather a matter to be reviewed by the authorised prosecutors ' offices of Serbia and Croatia , in tune with the legal systems of both states .
But the current situation is bad for everybody , and it 's unsustainable .
The recent arbitration agreement on the country 's border dispute with Slovenia has " created the momentum to open all remaining chapters , " the EP noted in the resolution on Croatia 's accession progress , which was approved in a 582 @-@ 24 vote , with 37 abstentions .
Soaring oil prices and EU nations ' increasing dependence on hydrocarbon imports also are prompting calls for a diversification of the bloc 's energy supplies .
Despite its 0.10 better score this year , Romania remains in the group of " semi @-@ consolidated democracies , " leading it with 3.29 .
Many Kosovo Serbs work for Serbian institutions and are afraid of being penalised , Ivanovic said .
But Russia immediately rejected the document and suggested it might exercise its veto power .
" Boycotting the Macedonian parliament is not an answer to the day @-@ to @-@ day problems , " the European Commission 's office in Skopje said in a statement to SETimes .
Former High Representative to BiH Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling attended the festival .
" These EU projects implemented / being implemented under these programmes assist Turkey in reaching its utmost goals towards membership , " Turkey 's Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry for EU Affairs Ahmet Yucel said .
By Ivana Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 09 / 12 / 11
Actually , this problem prompted the Central Election Commission to extend by a couple of hours the time allowed for voting in the first round of the elections , a move that some experts later deemed a violation of the Election Code .
On Wednesday , he was buried at the Modrica city cemetery in the presence of senior state and entity officials , the president and prime minister of Serbia , and diplomats .
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt . [ Getty Images ]
Addressing a conference on US @-@ Turkish relations in Washington on Monday , Gates said officials from the two countries have discussed Turkey 's " potential technical and operational contributions , " should the planned missile shield be endorsed .
Citing an unnamed NATO diplomat , Reuters reported on Wednesday that a fallback option has been discussed .
The festivities start in the first week of December when two patron saints are being celebrated -- Saint Nicolas and Saint Lucy .
Within the framework of this programme , a delegation led by Prime Minster Nikola Gruevski met with Francesco Mandoi , deputy prosecutor of the Anti @-@ Mafia Bureau in Rome last week .
Some of them considered it an attempt by the Church " to create its own jurisdiction " ; while others said it would privilege Orthodoxy against other denominations or even other institutions .
That fact arguably points to the success of OSBiH reform , which has given the country a boost in terms of future NATO integration .
The poll focused on financial management , urban planning , education , inter municipal co @-@ operation , local communities , relations between communities and equality of genders .
He suggested further democratisation and a new constitution based on universal principles to solve the Kurdish problem .
When Gul first ran in April , the military issued a statement vowing to guard secularism .
Back then people were more generous and we were respected , " Ibrahim Molla , who followed in the footsteps of his late father , told SETimes .
However , an improvement of 0.008 in Bulgaria 's overall score -- raising it to 0.824 -- has allowed the country to move up one place to 53rd .
Many teens suffer from abusive behaviour and violence at schools , a new report says . [ Reuters ]
According to him , about 1.5m euros will be given to the country as part of its development plan for 2009 @-@ 2013 , which is aimed at helping Kosovo reach EU pre @-@ accession criteria , and ultimately join the bloc .
BiH party leaders plan to attend a meeting in Brussels , on the sidelines of the Peace Implementation Council session on Wednesday and Thursday .
They also explained that 17 billion cubic metres of the total gas volume will flow through already existing pipes and the remaining 46 billion cubic metres will be pumped into new pipes .
" We will never forget what you have done , " said Thaci .
Asylum claims in the industrialised world are much lower than a decade ago while year @-@ on @-@ year levels are up in only a handful of countries , " UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres said on Monday .
Thousands of visitors flocked to Sighisoara , Romania for the 15th Medieval Festival .
The agricultural producers demand that the government maintain 2010 levels of subsidies , when they received 144 euros per hectare for up to 100 hectares of arable land .
Rashidov said the document is recognition of Bulgaria 's efforts to maintain its cultural heritage and share valuable experiences with other Eastern European countries .
International experts have argued that the evidence exonerates the medics , and that the outbreak most likely stemmed from poor hygiene conditions at the hospital .
Wrapping up a two @-@ day summit in Riga , leaders of the 26 NATO countries invited Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Montenegro and Serbia to join the Partnership for Peace ( PfP ) programme -- a key step towards membership in the Alliance .
Representatives of Montenegro , Slovenia , Croatia , Macedonia , Albania and Kosovo signed a resolution Wednesday ( March 9th ) in Brdo pri Kranju , Slovenia .
Members of the public have wide ranging reactions to the declaration .
EU member states are looking closely at Kosovo 's capacity to deal effectively with criminal groups to prevent them from developing cross border / boundary networks of illegal activities detrimental to countries across Europe .
By Dusan Kosanovic and Mirjana Boskovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade and Podgorica -- 03 / 05 / 11
Stung by the criticism , the government made the letter available only after the Romanian media threatened to sue for limiting its access to public information .
Meanwhile , Bulgaria and Serbia both lost in men 's volleyball , and a Bulgarian wrestler earned his country 's fifth medal at the Games .
" Any violence is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated , " UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker said in a statement several hours after groups of Kosovo Serbs destroyed the Jarinje and Brnjak posts on the border with Serbia .
" Kosovo exports virtually nothing anyway [ to Serbia ] beyond scrap metal and some minerals .
Borisov pledged on Saturday to make public the agreement on the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline to show how damaging it is .
About 580,000 euros have been invested in the facility this year .
He also underlined that UNMIK cannot discuss with Serbia the political and juridical position of Kosovo or its internal functions .
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This year 's topic was the protection and reconstruction of fortresses .
" It is a bit of a problem to see attempts at resolving the fate of the Kosovo Serbs without asking those who live in Kosovo , those whose children and families live there , anything , " Bogdanovic said .
While RMGC insists it will use the latest environmentally friendly technology and the chemical substances will decant in a 367 hectares basin , many Romanians are fearful of a repeat of the 2000 environmental gold mining disaster in northwest Romania which contaminated the Danube and Tisa , destroying 1200 tons of fish .
" Those who want to join Europe must maintain balanced policies , " Westerwelle warned in a speech at the University of Belgrade , stressing that membership in the 27 @-@ nation bloc requires " dialogue about practical issues . "
" It is impossible to imagine Azerbaijan not participating in Turkey 's peacekeeping processes in the region , " he told SETimes , referring to Armenia , Nagorno @-@ Karabakh , and gas politics .
He emphasised the DGIPI 's key role in fighting crime ; almost 90 % of criminals are apprehended based on DGIPI intelligence , Nica said .
Spikes in the cost of fuel , electricity and other forms of energy will have the biggest impact on the country 's standard of living .
The pebbly beach is well shaded by trees and has a good @-@ sized walkway . There are several excellent places to surf , where waves sweep in and crash against the coast .
Incumbent President Stipe Mesic congratulated his successor saying that with Josipovic , a " European vision of Croatia won . "
More than 70 museums across the country will open their doors to the public free of charge .
The results of a poll last year of medical students at the University of Tirana revealed that by the fifth year , 90 % were regular smokers .
" Kosovo , so far as I 'm aware , is currently recognised by 75 countries , including Poland and most EU members .
Bulgaria , Hungary , Austria , Germany , Poland , Romania , the Czech Republic and Turkey are seeing shortages of natural gas , since Russia 's Gazprom supplies most of their imports . [ Getty Images ]
Supporters of a Macedonian media organisation are crying foul after its owner was arrested last week together with several relatives and company managers .
Topcagic : Very soon after the official starting of the dialogue on liberalisation of the visa regime , BiH received a road map containing the benchmarks that , once met , should enable the citizens of BiH to have visa @-@ free travel in the EU countries .
Meanwhile , Ankara cannot go further than supporting the opposition , Ozev says , as " the country will lose its moderator role . "
" We saw several broken promises , and repeatedly tried to have specific investment offers for 20 years , unsuccessfully , in the region , " he told SETimes .
Professor Tahire Erman , an urban planning expert at Ankara 's Bilkent University , told SETimes that Istanbul is so large it is more accurate to talk about it as a region than a city .
The highest IHD mortality rates for both men and women were registered in the Central and Eastern European countries , particularly in Lithuania , Latvia , Slovakia and Estonia .
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 28 / 07 / 11
The programme included bouzouki and brass performances , dances , acrobatics , a puppet theatre and a giant fireworks display .
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" It started with just a few bikes , but it has continued to grow and now Sofia 's politicians are starting to listen , " said Szymanski .
The president of the Union of Chambers of Commerce , Lugan Bregasi , says the business community is undergoing average daily losses of 500,000 euros due to power cuts .
Kosovo physician Avdyl Krasniqi believes the breast cancer situation is " probably " worse than in the EU , in which the disease is the second leading cause of female mortality and afflicts one out of every ten women .
Welcoming the Belgrade court 's ruling , officials in Kosovo called on Serbia to bring to justice all perpetrators of war crimes committed against ethnic Albanians during the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict .
As Miroslav Zdravkovic of the Belgrade Economics Institute points out , Scandinavian countries have per capita GDPs that are tenfold of what they are in the Balkans .
He added that the status talks should continue and that a compromise acceptable to both sides should be found .
Arber Gashi , an EU policy researcher at the Kosovo Institute for Public Policy and Good Governance , says that the dialogue began wrong and ended wrong .
Dr Ljiljana Kavaric , president of the union of workers in the healthcare system of Montenegro , told SETimes that every day more of the country 's 8,000 medical workers are joining the strike .
The racers should finish the 1,500 @-@ km off @-@ road race on June 12th .
The second Parents " House opened in Belgrade . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
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In July the net wage in BiH increased by 9.6 % year @-@ on @-@ year .
In three years , when the construction of the Zletovica Hydro @-@ System is complete , the water problems of populations in Stip , Probistip , Kratovo , Sveti Nikole , Lozovo and Karbinci will be solved , according to the government .
Croatian construction firms in Montenegro are not worried about the coming new trade terms , but expect commodity prices to rise .
Some , such as the 18th @-@ century kulla in the village of Dranoc , accommodate bed @-@ and @-@ breakfasts .
The United States and most EU countries have signalled their preparedness to recognise an independent Kosovo , even without the UN 's approval .
The Croatian Bureau of Statistics says BiH tourists are the 13th most numerous in terms of accommodation usage , a trend that is expected to continue after EU entry .
A complicating factor is the unanimous decision by northern Kosovo mayors not to implement any agreement harmful to Serbs and Serbia .
The land is worth hundreds of millions of euros , but the buyers paid only 82,000 euros .
The treaty , concluded in November 1990 between NATO and the former Warsaw Pact states , set strict limits on the number of battle tanks , combat aircraft , attack helicopters and other heavy weapons the 30 signatory nations could deploy between the Atlantic Coast and the Ural Mountains .
EULEX confirms the existence of criminal groups and organised crime in the north .
An ecological project on plastic waste collection took place on Thursday ( November 8th ) in Gostivar , Macedonia .
" They 're well @-@ known for their good supporting , correct supporting and I 've been here many years , " he said .
Holbrooke , who helped broker the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement that ended the conflict in BiH , has flatly denied making such a promise .
At a meeting of the Strategy Planning Committee , Prime Minister Sali Berisha noted that Albania is one of few countries not seriously affected by the global downturn . ( Ora News , Top Channel , Vizion + , Klan , Top News - 26 / 08 / 09 )
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Polishing Bulgaria 's international image has been a key focus of the campaign .
" It is an issue of principle , " the Romanian prime minister told the Financial Times before his visit .
The European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction in Skopje provides impetus for mobilising the region and the continent check a record number of disasters .
However , everything changed when Aynur took to the stage representing Turkey and started to sing in her native language , Kurdish .
Croatia netted fourth place , losing to bronze medalist Hungary 15 @-@ 14 .
A new agreement signed between Croatian and Serbian prosecutors is the latest sign of normalised ties .
The Greek bank already owns another Bulgarian bank , Post Bank , and plans to merge them .
OSCE , EU call for end to political stalemate in Albania
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also sent congratulatory messages to Erdogan .
Z @-@ Mobile is the result of a partnership between Devolli Corporation and the US @-@ based C @-@ Com Group , with Nokia Siemens as a technology partner .
This bitterly disputed question has dogged the investigation into the alleged " deep @-@ state " conspiracy since the case was opened nearly four years ago .
" It may help all communities in Kosovo if the issue remains as depoliticised as possible , particularly with talks between Belgrade and Pristina on the horizon , " Ian Bancroft , the director of Transconflict , told SETimes .
Before its accession talks started , in October 2006 , the Turkish authorities signed a protocol extending the country 's 1963 customs union agreement with the EU to all its new members , including Cyprus .
Meanwhile , the government took an additional World Bank loan in the amount of 59m euros earlier this month .
The relationship began to mend when Tanja gave birth to a daughter .
The EU always finds solutions to serious problems , so I believe it will this time too ... not only for the new members but for itself , " Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said .
The menu is simple : pasta , potatoes , soup , bread , water and dessert .
In 2007 , one Nigerian refugee and aspiring footballer , Festus Okey , was shot dead in an Istanbul police cell .
After a bewildering day of volatile political developments , Papandreou faces a vote of confidence in parliament Friday ( November 4th ) , as well as a growing rebellion within his PASOK party .
Zvoncica President Irina Ban 's son was diagnosed with leukemia 15 years ago .
If there is no deal by May 14th , new parliamentary elections will have to be held .
The players enjoy great respect in their country , and people are hoping they live up to the name .
On the other hand , it must be taken into consideration that the Republic of Macedonia is an immediate neighbour to the Republic of Serbia , as well , with which we have exceptionally good economic relations .
This is his second arrest in six months .
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned on Monday amid protests against the austerity measures his government has had to impose in recent years in the EU 's second @-@ poorest member .
Virtual mobile network operators will start work soon in Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
Still legally part of Serbia , Kosovo has been under UN administration since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict in the province .
Mihailo Tijanic , a police advisor at the ministry of interior , told SETimes the legal framework is in accordance with EU regulations and laws .
Controversy after Serbian president visits Kosovo monastery
This violates the EU intellectual property law and undermines small shop owners who 've complained about the practice , saying it is hurting their sales as much as the reluctance of Greeks to spend now .
They define terrorism and describe separatism and religious extremism as security risks .
The blasts killed 25 people and destroyed more than 300 houses and businesses in the area .
Turkish sculptor Mehmet Aksoy says he was inspired by a sentence Dink wrote a week before his assassination on January 19th , 2007 : " Doves are not killed in this country . "
Bosnia and Herzegovina has joined a project to establish a railway company between Serbia , Croatia and Slovenia , reports said on Monday ( October 24th ) .
" The effects of such a situation on Romanian democracy are not major or immediate , but the effects on the voters ' perception concerning the stability of high public offices should not be neglected in the perspective of the next elections , " Liviu Dadacus , political editor with the newswire Mediafax , told SETimes .
" This case may have impact on further politically isolating the prime minister but it can hardly have a direct impact , " Balkan Policy Institute @-@ IPOL Executive Director Seb Bytyci told SETimes .
" Kosovo has a young population - educated well [ with foreign language ability ] .
Eltrade is a newly established company in the area of metal trading .
Control will be implemented by the country 's Food Safety Directorate .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 11 / 04 / 11
The rally , organised by the Green Party and the right @-@ wing Democrats for Strong Bulgaria , will be held in front of the Council of Ministers ' and the presidency buildings , less than two weeks after Borisov said in a TV interview that " yes , of course , we will build Belene . " Later reports suggested that Bulgaria and Russia would sign an agreement imposing a 3 @-@ month moratorium on the project in the coming days .
Last year , candidates -- supported either jointly or separately by the UDF and DSB -- were defeated in the first rounds of both the snap mayoral vote in Sofia , as well as in the November presidential election .
Nikolaos Vettas , a professor of economics at the University of Athens , said the government had to act , but it must do more .
The number of the Not Free countries increased by five .
According to him , the price demanded by von Habsburg was " indecently high " and far exceeds the castle 's real value .
But as a response to this protest , they got real bullets fired by the Republican Guards ' weapons . "
After this period of engagement I intend to finalise my report and get it to the UN Security Council , where the real end game of this process actually starts . "
Unlike the first years of our activity in 1999 @-@ 2003 , when 70 % of the victims were over 18 years old , and 30 % were under age .
The EU commissioner also noted the seriousness of the police search for Mladic in downtown Belgrade on Tuesday .
Norway and Sweden shared second place , with 11 points each .
The funding comes under the 2011 budget of the Instrument for Pre @-@ accession Assistance ( IPA ) , with the total pre @-@ accession funding for the period 2007 @-@ 2013 amounting to 11.5 billion euros .
One of Kosovo 's main mobile operators , IPKO , has established a live streaming camera system at three tourist spots in the country .
The transfer occurred as part of the Civil Registry Books Agreement with Serbia that EULEX concluded last July .
The communist @-@ era system of funding and ownership was replaced with a new model and health care establishments were granted economic , legal and financial independence .
Aside from the traditional Christmas carols , it also features classical pieces , as well as local pop @-@ rock hits .
Institutional weaknesses , widespread corruption and unreliable legal systems remain pervasive problems among EU candidate countries in the Balkans , even as regional economies move closer to the bloc 's standards .
Tuzmen said the trend indicates that Turkey will reach 102m euros monthly in foreign trade by mid @-@ 2008 with Syria .
" Thanks to peaceful co @-@ existence , tolerance and understanding , the sacred month of Ramadan is becoming more popular not only among Muslim believers , but for all society , " Islamic Community head Selim Muca told SETimes .
Uniforms , weapons , cars , jeeps , Hummers , helicopters -- I really did not get overly excited about these things .
In his statement to the Sarajevo @-@ based daily Dnevni Avaz , he conveyed his impressions from the conversation with the pope .
I feel like Joseph K from Kafka 's Process .
Since being captured in Kenya by Turkish elite forces in 1999 , Ocalan has been the only inmate on the small prison island of Imrali , located in the south of the Sea of Marmara .
I take note of everything they do ; we have a friendly relationship , they are my future colleagues , " Stankovic says .
" The country has gone through a quiet electoral process full of dignity , based on the elections law and with large participation , " Berisha noted .
Bulgaria , Romania criticise planned veto of Schengen bids
I 've heard that it is possible for a minor offense .
The event was opened by Croatian Economy Minister Djuro Popijac and Bulgarian counterpart Traycho Traykov .
" As it happened in 2005 , when Mircea Geoana took over PSD , Victor Ponta won this position not thanks to a reformist wave inside the party or an authentic desire for change , but due to pragmatic behind @-@ the @-@ scenes games performed by members from the old ranks , such as Iliescu , Mitrea and [ former Prime Minister Adrian ] Nastase , " Silviu Sergiu , senior political editor with the Romanian daily Evenimentul Zilei , told SETimes .
Eight of the other SEE nations -- Macedonia ( 66 ) , Bulgaria ( 64.9 ) , Romania ( 64.7 ) , Turkey ( 64.2 ) , Albania ( 64 ) , Montenegro ( 62.5 ) , Croatia ( 61.1 ) and Greece ( 60.3 ) -- were categorised as " moderately free , " on the basis of their marks of between 60 and 69.9 points .
Hoxha says the school pays its teachers around triple the average salary of a public school principal , with staffers from abroad earning even more .
One of those projects , financed by the European Space Agency , involves the use of drones to obtain thermal high resolution images of a suspected minefield .
Kosovo institutions must continue [ to implement ] reforms and fulfill the duties assigned by the 2009 Progress Report , she said .
The historic Prizren centre will be managed by the municipality .
Meanwhile , elderly women plant wheat in pots .
The wall was built in the coldest period of the last ice age , suggesting it was constructed to prevent the cave 's inhabitants from freezing .
The workers and activists formed " a somewhat organised civil society front against the incumbent party on a number of issues , " Emre Hatipoğlu , a political science professor at Sabanci University , told SETimes .
" I have never bet before , but all my buddies are doing it , " he said .
The second edition of the festival featured a series of movie premieres .
In response to the dramatic growth in air traffic and travel , the European Commission ( EC ) launched the EU 's Single European Sky ( SES ) initiative in late 1999 to meet future capacity and safety needs through legislation .
To achieve this , we work in several directions .
IIn a January 11th posting on the Analitika website , Andrej Nikolaidis -- advisor to Montenegrin Parliamentary Speaker Ranko Krivokapic -- wrote an article titled , " What Is Left of Greater Serbia . " Referring to a visit to Banja Luka to celebrate the Day of Republic Srpska , Nikolaidis wrote , " It would have been a civilised step forward if dynamite and rifles had been brought into the room where the 20th anniversary of Republika Srpska was recently celebrated . "
AKP supporters celebrate their party 's third victory on Sunday ( June 12th ) . [ Reuters ]
Under the new system , young men who wish to join the armed forces will undergo a three @-@ month basic infantry training run by the defence ministry .
The CFE treaty was revised in November 1999 , several months after some of the former Warsaw Pact members joined NATO .
This year , authorities introduced 112 as a single number covering all emergency services and also established a centralised emergency call centre .
" There will be no discount for Serbia , " he insists .
Nabucco 's member countries -- Turkey , Bulgaria , Romania , Hungary and Austria -- signed an intergovernmental agreement in Ankara on July 13th 2009 .
" We guarantee the donors accountability for every spent cent , " Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci ( centre ) told forum participants . [ Laura Hasani ]
We will be moving into a new office this fall and will have room for the employment of new people .
This is of the utmost importance for the freedom of expression .
" There were two young Roma , one Serb , two women and two elderly men ... they were bound , not in the best condition and had bruises . "
Eight are from Panathinaikos , this year 's national champions , while three other teams -- Olympiakos , PAOK and Aris -- provided two each .
Cyprus was divided along ethnic lines in 1974 , after Turkish troops invaded the country 's north following an Athens @-@ backed coup aimed at uniting the island with Greece .
Ilazi added that the net result has been lack of trust in public institutions throughout the Balkans .
" Silajdzic and Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj were on an unofficial visit to Istanbul , and therefore could not accept any document on behalf of BiH , " Radmanovic said .
The Contact Group might reconsider the timetable for a solution in Kosovo if Serbia sets elections for the end of the year , UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari told Finnish television this week .
And one of the country 's most treasured cultural monuments - the ancient birthplace of the Olympics - has barely escaped destruction .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has promised that law and order will prevail in every part of Kosovo , pointedly including Mitrovica in his vow .
Zagreb hosted an International Conference on Economic Trends on Wednesday ( May 7th ) , focusing on the country 's financial industry and economic development .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev and his Moldovan counterpart , Vasile Tarlev , agreed on Thursday ( February 14th ) in Kishinev to intensify bilateral trade and investments .
Today , she works in the same office as Branimir Kostic , a 44 @-@ year @-@ old Serb .
His father , Nehru Hajradini , is the local school teacher , but cannot help his son find a job .
Banks view the growth of non @-@ performing loans as risky , which also resulted in increased interest rates in early 2011 , " said Heroi @-@ Puka .
Political analysts see such a phenomenon as quite normal .
Greek Culture Minister Michalis Liapsis inaugurated an exhibition of Greek art Wednesday ( March 12th ) titled " From the Land of the Labyrinth -- Minoan Crete , 3000 @-@ 1100 BC " at the Onassis Cultural Centre in New York .
But , according to Hrvacic , offenses committed in war can not become outdated .
In response , the Kosovo Albanians established an unofficial parallel system of Albanian @-@ language education .
European funds give a chance to drag funds to invest in the quality in our institutions , " she told SETimes .
Some are long @-@ standing events seeking to regain their once @-@ famous reputation , while others are recent additions to the cultural map .
Also in science and technology news : Croatian innovators won five gold medals in Brussels , and Serbia 's Petnica Science Centre hosts a student conference .
Other Balkan countries with special anti @-@ mafia courts in place include Serbia and Croatia , which established its court following an October 2008 car bomb explosion that killed Ivo Pukanic , the owner of the country 's Nacional weekly , and his marketing chief , Niko Franjic .
Karekin Ara Hugasyan , deputy principal of the music school in the northern city of Pleven , also views free travel as one of the most positive aspects of Bulgaria 's accession .
" On the contrary , the gap between good and bad performers continues to widen . "
Sarajevo Zoo renovations aim to draw tourists
Police could not find any evidence the SDP activist possessed materials displaying Nazi symbols -- prohibited under Croatian law -- and released him .
On Monday , President Branko Crvenkovski spoke with NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer , who reiterated that the dispute had blocked Macedonia 's invitation .
Serbia will continue servicing Kosovo 's external debt , Serbian Finance Minister Mirko Cvetkovic told Tanjug news agency on Wednesday ( February 20th ) .
The plan includes measures to reduce organic and nutrient pollution and limiting the negative human impact on the river .
The author of the lustration law , from which he ultimately distanced himself after parliament watered it down , and a board member of the National Council for Study of the Securitate Archives ( CNSAS ) , Dumitrescu died on Friday ( December 5th ) at the age of 80 .
Serbia 's Novak Djokovic won the Adelaide International tennis tournament in Australia on Sunday ( January 7th ) , defeating Australian Chris Guccione , 6 @-@ 3 , 6 @-@ 7 , 6 @-@ 4 .
New northern Kosovo strategy draws fire
I maintain that concept as my main guidepost in my surgical academic carrier , " the TelehealthNet news site quoted Latifi as saying .
The village was built by the German Rudolf Walther Foundation , together with the local community .
Some studies found cadmium in the tissue of cancer @-@ stricken children .
According to Republika Srpska police , during the first five months of this year , there were 121 suicides in the entity . [ Reuters ]
Marko Banic , with 15 points , led the scoring for Croatia .
Kllokoti says this exposure to dangerous places and situations could be traumatic .
Turnout on Sunday was unexpectedly high , with around 60 % of eligible voters casting ballots .
Montenegrin Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic paid an official visit to Great Britain on Thursday ( March 13th ) .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic welcomed the statement , saying it was a positive step forward in bilateral relations .
Romania is about to make its 19th appearance at the Winter Olympics .
" I bet none of the leaders and local tycoons planning this whole thing were injured , nor inhaled tear gas and were not being shaken up by shock bombs .
Although Telekom Austria , Deutsche Telekom , Turkcell , America Movil , Weather Investments and France Telecom all showed interest in the tender for 51 % of the state @-@ owned company , in the end the only bid was submitted by Telekom Austria -- for just 950m euros .
The UN calls this " the Balkan Route . "
The action was in retaliation for the RS forces bombing of Markale marketplace in Sarajevo , where 68 people were killed .
The only party that is currently part of the government is the Serb Liberal Party ( SLS ) .
NATO expects to have troops in Kosovo for many years , until the country is sufficiently stabilised to be able to assume all security roles on its own .
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Although small in scale , the drill was described as an important step forward in confidence building .
Like a scene out of one of the soap operas airing on his own network , the owner and chief editor of TV Pink surprised the public late last month with the dramatic statement that someone had been trying to kill him , likely by poisoning his food and drink .
Not all the news is gloomy .
Envoy Nimetz proposes " Republic of Northern Macedonia " in name dispute
Protection of markets with customs barriers is fundamentally contrary to the principles behind CEFTA , and free @-@ trade advocates say they are more likely to harm than help countries in the long run .
The current political solution is unsustainable because it constantly regenerates political instability in Serbia or Kosovo itself .
The idea is to ensure a mechanism for people to receive compensation for damages they have suffered without having to go to the Strasbourg court , she said .
Around 13,000 people were evacuated after several dams burst . [ AFP ]
Therefore , the EU has initiated the dialogue [ intending ] to help to solve practical issues , which would also allow Kosovo and Serbia to make progress in their relations and EU integration .
" We agreed that an invitation will be extended to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as soon as a mutually acceptable solution to the name issue has been reached , " the statement of December 5th added .
The three @-@ member jury , consisting of eminent architects , fully recognized the main features and elements on which we based the whole concept , which is not intrusive and fits into the topography and surrounding of the terrain .
After talks on the stamp were cancelled on July 20th , Kosovo authorities attempted to take over crossings to Serbia in Serb dominated northern Kosovo .
This would make the DSS leader again a kingmaker , a frequent role for him recently .
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Earthquakes measuring 7 to 7.5 on the Richter scale could hit the Istanbul region by the year 2029 , according to scientists at Bosporus University .
Because that is the primary reason for the continued impasse , namely , the different interpretations of these rules by both sides , " Kartalis wrote .
Interest in bioagriculture among Greek olive producers has increased , triggered by the opportunity for attractive subsidies under the government 's Biological Agriculture programme , according to a recent study quoted by the newspaper Ethnos .
" Kosovo will have easier access to the world markets ; the movement of people will be easier ... as well as the access to the harbours , " said Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
For instance , if the 16 % flat tax is replaced by a unique 20 @-@ 25 % , then Romania may not be that appealing to foreign investors anymore , " Ciornei said .
SETimes : How will you manage relations with the Serbs in the north who do not recognise the authority of Pristina ?
Croatia 's leading dairy company , Dukat , was the only investor to submit a bid for the buyout of the local KIM milk @-@ processing plant .
Under the deal , Fiat plans to invest around 700m euros in Zastava and acquire a 70 % stake in the factory , while Serbia controls the remaining 30 % .
An indirect confirmation of this , he said , was UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon 's statement earlier this year that he expected an enhanced EU engagement in the region .
Supporting Belgrade 's rejection of a Western @-@ backed plan to grant Kosovo internationally supervised independence , Russia insists that allowing the province to follow the path to statehood would encourage separatists in Europe and elsewhere to push for the same .
But in today 's technologically advanced times , even the muezin 's voice calling from the minaret has been replaced with high quality sound @-@ reproducing devices .
The Constitutional Court approved the results of Bulgaria 's presidential and local elections . [ File ]
It also managed to elect that year two representatives to the European Parliament .
Turkey prepares to take on a greater role in the Balkans .
" I think it will be a great delight to have the Croatian foreign minister with us at the foreign affairs council , " Ashton told reporters .
The endeavor has been years in the making .
Hoping to pave the way for the revival of UN @-@ sponsored peace talks with the Greek Cypriots this year , the Turkish Cypriots have described the move to tear down the controversial bridge as a gesture of good will .
He also criticizes the mainstream Turkish media for jumping on the nationalist bandwagon , instead of providing objective and accurate reporting and analysis .
Explaining its move , the agency cited the country 's difficulties in reducing its high current account deficit .
A ticket for the entire four days cost 80 euros , while each individual day was priced differently .
Labour unions are not happy either .
" We welcome every initiative targeted at improving the regional co @-@ operation , " the Macedonian foreign ministry said , but added it " would not comment the statements and the relations between Kosovo and Albania . "
New mall in Belgrade is region 's largest
" Pristina is not where [ the people ] come from , " said Hoti .
For Macedonia , it 's all in the name
The Ohrid and Skopje summer festivals are renowned .
" Any statements that allude to Kosovo taking unilateral actions are in contradiction to the Contact Group 's Guiding Principles .
A robotics centre for the Western Balkans , Bulgaria and Hungary opened on Wednesday ( March 10th ) in Sarajevo .
Even at home , people don masks .
Who are being put forward as candidates on the party lists is an issue for the political parties to decide .
Seeing no reason for further delays in the process of determining Kosovo 's final status , UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari said on Monday ( February 5th ) he was planning to submit his final proposal for a solution to the issue to the Security Council by the end of this month .
Furthermore , the Commission determined that Milchin 's claim is untrue .
Thousands of migrants hoping to board ships bound for Western Europe had been staying in makeshift tents , without running water or hygiene .
The P5 + 1 -- which includes the US , Germany , France , Britain , Russia and China -- has already issued a joint statement condemning Iran for its failure to co @-@ operate fully with the IAEA .
Their meeting focused on the Cyprus issue and Greece 's longstanding name dispute with Macedonia .
It enables users to retain their telephone numbers when changing from one operator to another .
Lamberto Zannier , head of the UN mission to Kosovo , briefed the Council on the security situation there .
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis ( left ) welcomes his Slovenian counterpart , Janez Jansa , on Monday ( April 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
Some analysts , however , doubt that the plan would produce any meaningful results .
Bulgaria recalls 13 ambassadors who served in secret police
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It is vital that all possible efforts are made to provide eligible voters without a valid passport with ID cards so that they can exercise their right to vote .
" We did recognise the Libyan opposition and are ready to contribute more support , because we believe the [ Libyan ] crisis can be solved peacefully very soon , even during the upcoming days , " the Turkish Parliament 's Foreign Affairs Commission Spokesman and AKP deputy Metin Yilmaz told SETimes .
Initial data will be released in early July , with the final results available by the end of this year .
Representatives of the international community have expressed dissatisfaction over delays in implementing the election results .
He confirmed that the investments will be between 800m euros and 1 billion euros .
Following up his earlier requests to the EC and to the Greek prime minister , Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski on Wednesday ( July 30th ) sent letters to NATO , the OSCE , UN Security Council members and the G @-@ 8 countries asking to help him pressure Greece into recognising the existence of an ethnic Macedonian minority within its borders .
The awards ceremony took place in Stockholm on May 21st .
" I made it clear when I was in Sarajevo that we support the continuation of the Office of High Representative until there is such time when we believe that the government is willing to address the issues that are still unresolved amongst the various communities , " she said .
" Bagis risks violating the very treaty obligations of Turkey under international law when he -- as a formal representative of Turkey -- discusses alternative solution models in Cyprus in this detail even for tactical reasons , " Sozen told to SETimes .
" It was an isolated incident -- the police and KFOR managed to keep the situation under control , " Kelani said .
" It 's an extremely clear political message , " said EU President Herman Van Rompuy , who chaired the meeting of eurozone leaders .
US carmaker Ford will start producing a new small car at its Romanian plant in Craiova next year , Ford representatives announced on Wednesday ( August 11th ) .
" My friends , neighbours and family were scared and unclear as to what was going on , " Mitrovica resident Adrian Berisha told SETimes .
Lack of protection makes Kosovo an undesirable investment destination , the World Bank report concludes .
A year after the official launch of negotiations , which are expected to last at least a decade , senior EU officials have been criticising Ankara in recent weeks over a slowdown in the reform process , warning this could lead to a breakdown in talks .
He was in Belgrade for meetings with Serbian President Boris Tadic , Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic .
Kilic expressed uneasiness on recently having dealt with several cases on abolishing political parties and said it is now up to politicians to form a consensus on how to attain higher democratic standards .
Russia , which has been arguing that any resolution on Kosovo must be acceptable to Belgrade as well as Pristina , presents the most serious potential obstacle to endorsement of the Ahtisaari plan .
According to media reports , no significant increase in church attendance has occurred so far .
Turkish comic shuts down after fine for being ' obscene'
Serbs in central Kosovo say they feel safer in the country .
Romania , acting chairman of the 2009 Central European Initiative ( CEI ) , hosted the group 's annual meeting on Thursday ( November 12th ) and Friday .
These are structures that necessarily don 't fit the communal plan .
The heads of state stressed the need to diversify energy sources , invest in renewable resources , and expand the network of oil and gas pipelines in the region .
Macedonian singer Tose Proeski , who died in a car accident in Croatia on October 16th , has been voted Person of the Year in Croatia .
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The bilateral co @-@ operation has a lot of changes , there are enough problems and challenges which require to be addressed on a bilateral basis , he said .
The UNICEF @-@ supported campaign has been implemented in towns with large Roma populations such as Skopje , Kumanovo , Prilep and Stip .
Clay pots and tools were part of the findings in Neolithic ruins in northern Greece . [ Ministry of Culture ]
The passage of time , as well as the inexperience of the court system with these types of trials , is holding up most of the war crimes court cases in Montenegro .
Civic organisations and prominent academics say the proposed changes run counter to the European Social Model , while labour unions complain they would hurt the disadvantaged .
That means until we start buying slices , there 's still room for robbery ! "
The highest position reached by Albania in the popular contest was Anjeza Shahini 's 2005 performance of " The Image of You . "
A national satellite digital registration of Kosovo shows about 570,000 constructed objects on its territory , media reported on Wednesday ( June 10th ) .
" Also by acting with the virtue of apologising , Bulgaria gained a lot of credibility in the sight of Turkey . "
Business : Croatia opens hydro plant
The museum was founded by archaeologist Dragoslav Srejovic in 1967 .
Incumbents Haris Silajdzic , Nebojsa Radmanovic and Zeljko Komsic are hoping to hold on to their jobs , amid challenges from the likes of Bakir Izetbegovic -- son of the late Alija Izetbegovic , the first president of an independent BiH -- and former presidency member Sulejman Tihic .
According to the EC proposal , the 27 @-@ nation bloc should make sure that 20 % of its overall energy mix will be sourced from renewable energy by 2020 .
Macedonian Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki vowed that his country will continue implementing the necessary reforms .
Meanwhile , Blakaj , who also co @-@ ordinates the psychologists in Kosovo 's prisons , says 7 % of the inmates are already drug dependent upon entering jail .
Builders expect to finish construction by 2011 at an estimated cost of 20.5m euros .
De @-@ criminalisation of libel and related insults should be parallel with the greater professionalism and a greater sense of journalist responsibility , according to Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski .
We really hope it will not have any consequences .
In the letter , the 19 Congress members say that the United States should encourage members of the Alliance to offer a membership invitation to the country at the upcoming November summit in Lisbon .
Turkey invested a lot in cultivating its relationship with Syria , often resisting calls by the United States to isolate the regime for its ties to Iran , meddling in Lebanon and Iraq , and its support for Hamas .
I heard that the film didn 't earn a cent .
SETimes : What are the future steps of Kosovo authorities in the north ?
Albanian entrepreneurs are aware that their infrastructure remains one of their biggest problems .
As a reference , the price of a square meter of residential property ranges from 1,300 euros in Skopje 's downtown to 800 euros in Skopje 's periphery .
" I will solve this issue and bring peace to this country . "
" It will offer a very practical solution to heating in Pristina , " she said .
One goal is to divert potentially reusable organic materials from landfills . [ www.biowaste.gr ]
According to the protesters , the austerity measures were imposed on Northern Cyprus by the Turkish government in Ankara and have resulted in a higher cost of living and fewer jobs , driving young people off the island .
It said that the reasons for the failure of the census " are by now known by professionals involved or not involved in the process . "
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn also issued a grim statement Monday .
" Although it is blatantly against the constitution , the government did not take any measures , " he told SETimes .
" I am a mere ' occasional inventor ' .
A realisation of the budget revenue plan is about 84 % , and we are optimistic that the planned budget revenues for this year will be carried in bulk by 100 % .
Still , we are hampered to become a member as a result of a dispute with neighbouring Greece over our name , identity and language , " Gruevski was quoted as saying by MIA .
Alarm in Turkey over violence against Christians
Officials in BiH had worried that the bridge -- originally planned to be only 35 metres high -- would block their country 's exit to the Adriatic , impeding access to the port of Neum and making maritime traffic impossible .
The rest , he said , would belong to the " the entities , local communities and schools . "
The meeting , marking the end of Montenegro 's year @-@ long term at the SEECP helm , was held on the small Adriatic resort island of Sveti Stefan and was attended also by representatives of international organisations , including the EU , UN , NATO and the Council of Europe .
The teacher told us that Kosovo also has minorities and explained how they came and settled in Kosovo , the Slavs and the Turks , " Genta told SETimes .
Yet , Kultur Shock is not exactly a wedding band .
The disagreement led Brussels to freeze eight chapters of its membership talks with Turkey .
Everything will be clear when Ibrahim comes back . "
Croatia , well advanced in the process with prospects for opening more and more negotiating chapters of the European common law , is expected to conclude its negotiations next year .
The Presidential Palace , once home to Kemal Ataturk , is one of the strongest symbols of secularism in Turkey .
Five were allegedly carrying guns .
According to Finance Minister Sebastian Vladescu , the cabinet will seek to restructure the bank over the next two years before attempting a new sale .
Ivanova : I have their total support .
" It 's unfortunate that it takes a crisis like this to reveal the darker side of Turkish business , which has generally been a force for democratisation and growth , " he said .
During his visit , he met with his Cypriot counterpart , Tassos Papadopoulos .
" The Slovenian government will propose to parliament 's foreign policy and EU affairs committee that Slovenia withdraw its blocking of Croatia 's EU accession negotiations , " the two leaders said in a statement after the meeting .
Serbian State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy and Regional Development Jasna Matic said on Monday ( June 4th ) that with the removal of the obstacles between Serbia and Croatia , Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia -- which included import and export taxation -- Parliament can adopt the bill needed to ratify the agreement .
Fico and Spiric signed an agreement on foreign investments and economic co @-@ operation .
" The Croatian Army did not commit genocide , the Croatian Army did not enter Serbia ; it did not destroy villages in Serbia . "
Ankara is hoping that Israel will convince a prominent US @-@ based Jewish group to reverse its stance on the massacres of Armenians during the waning years of the Ottoman Empire .
Also in sports and cultural news : Belgrade hosts an international documentary film festival and the Skopje Book Fair beckons readers in the capital .
Many Turkish women feel pressured to get married and have children -- from family , society , and even Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , who has urged every Turkish woman to have at least three children .
The move comes after unprecedented water flow on the river this week .
The prices also went up .
The new Serbian government , which won parliamentary approval by a slim margin on Monday ( July 7th ) , will contain as many as seven parties and will hold 128 out of 250 parliamentary seats .
Prior to Tuesday 's announcement , there was another twist .
" The Qur 'an says if you help one person you help humanity , and if you hurt one person you have hurt humanity .
Factions within the party have formed since the vote , and tensions are mounting .
Thousands of people gathered on Saturday for the opening ceremony of the annual carnival in Patras , Greece -- traditionally the country 's most attended and flamboyant festival .
In Macedonia , media coverage viewed as " antipatriotic " was subjected to harsh criticism by the authorities , negatively impacting press freedom in the country .
Authorities say the group used commercial road transport for dispatching consignments of hashish from Spain to Italy and the Netherlands .
Radosevic said the boat was escorted to a port on the island of Vis for investigation .
Others disparaged the rise of " casino @-@ style trading . "
" It was important because everybody saw the real faces of the people they voted for , " he said .
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Likewise , Serbia 's education minister ordered students to add an extra week to their fall vacation , and visits to hospital patients have been curtailed .
Sources say that the hand grenade tossed at the house in Zvecan , outside Mitrovica early Tuesday caused no injuries , but damaged three vehicles .
Set at the confluence of the Moraca and Ribnica rivers , where the Ottoman Turks built a fortress / castle in 1497 , Skaline occupies a splendid piece of land that locals have long referred to as " get @-@ together . "
Russia imposed a ban on meat imports from Poland in November 2005 , citing concerns over Polish food safety controls , and has refused to lift its embargo despite EU assurances that such fears are unjustified .
The new Colossus will be taller and bigger than the original .
Present at the signing was EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn .
Obradovic : This ministry has established good relations with colleagues in the region .
Also in diplomacy : Olli Rehn criticises legislation impacting freedom of speech , and Macedonia 's Gruevski holds talks with UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker .
International observers say the poll was mostly in line with international standards . [ Haris Memija ]
Panayiotis Kyprianou , the mayor of Nicosia 's Latsia suburb , which was the worst affected by the storm , said 200 houses had been damaged .
" Everything we saw in recent months ... is a changing attitude so we can not be absolutely sure what is Serbia 's and what has changed , and it is obvious something has changed .
There were varying reactions to the report among Kosovo 's political leaders , with the government saying it was the most positive one to date , and the opposition decrying the lack of progress .
" Those who build a corrupt system cannot fight corruption .
Neglect , ecology and environmental protection issues place Serbia about 15 years behind the EU 's regulations for ecological standards , an issue now being addressed .
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" Problems should be identified through rational and democratic dialogue " among Bosniaks , Serbs and Croats , he said .
The deals , worth a combined 154m euros , were signed during a visit by a delegation of Chinese public and private sector representatives .
" I 'm firmly convinced that NATO has a role to play in this field , " de Hoop Scheffer said .
Now it takes 174 , " the Bank said .
A reported 25.5 % had a neutral response .
The study , published on Wednesday ( March 3rd ) , showed Turkish unemployment has soared from 3 % to 14 % since 2008 .
Freedom , democracy , statehood , sovereignty , identity , nation cannot be negotiated and cannot be traded , " he said .
EULEX , entrusted by the UN and EU to support the local judicial system , has the expertise , the resources , the prosecutors and the judges , to thoroughly investigate the allegations put forth .
In May 2006 , the EU suspended SAA talks with Belgrade over its lack of co @-@ operation with the UN tribunal .
Prunariu 's candidacy prevailed following a selection that ended on March 4th in Vienna .
" Announcing the news itself means the level of credit risk is rising , which also brings with it ' reputational risk ' .
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With this decision NATO will be able to assist Kosovo in building the necessary democratic security institutions , " NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said . [ Getty Images ]
It is our duty to persuade [ them ] ... to stay and work in Serbia , " said Mladjan Dinkic , minister of economy and regional development .
The most notorious candidate is former Interior Minister Ljube Boskovski , who spent more than three years in The Hague 's custody for alleged war crimes before being acquitted .
" The arrival of Wahhabism in Bosnia and Herzegovina , the Raska / Sandzak region , Kosovo and Macedonia , however , poses new challenges to the region : one that is of great concern to many Western European countries , " Ninkovic said .
Athens ' Independence Day parade is turned into a private event for political leaders due to worries of anti @-@ austerity demonstrations .
At an open government session , Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said Serbia , with Russia 's help , had managed to " remove the danger " of the UN Security Council adopting a resolution based on former UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan for supervised independence .
The court then verifies the measures the state adopts and , if approved , refers the suspended cases back to the national tribunals .
The tourism industry is banking on a repeat of last year 's crowds .
Former Cypriot Tassos Papadopoulos died on Friday ( December 12th ) of lung cancer . [ Getty Images ]
In Romania , more than 1,100 cases of the virus have been confirmed , with the northeastern city of Iassy hit hardest so far .
The government hopes that privatising the mines will spur an economic revival in Bor , one of Serbia 's poorest towns .
With the new 0.05 % BAC , Croatia will match regional neighbours , while some EU countries allow a higher alcohol level for drivers .
But Socialist leader Edi Rama has already voiced doubts .
At least at least 1,500 houses were destroyed , along with 72,000 animals and more than 4.5 million olive trees .
Therefore we welcome any reform in this direction , because it 's the only way we can run the economy , " Association Director Davor Majetic told SETimes .
The brothers so far have discovered more than 2,300 asteroids together with colleagues at the La Sagra Observatory in southern Spain .
Business : Albania to get German funds for park , canal network
He underlined his country 's willingness to assist in the reconstruction of Iraq , and help establish a civilian democratic administration .
Issues related to Kosovo 's final status , Serbia 's EU integration bid , the situation in the Balkans and trilateral co @-@ operation dominated the agenda .
But war veteran Slaven said that he decided to vote and say no .
Greece 's Stavros Lambridis underlined the electoral reform , the reform on human rights , minorities , fighting organized crime and transparency , as the main criteria to be fulfilled .
Meanwhile he is at risk of being penalised for operating illegally .
This is done to avoid leaving behind Kosovo in comparison to the region , " Bytyci said .
One of the environmentally friendly ideas demonstrated at the event was a solar @-@ powered bus covered entirely by sod .
The rival coalition around the Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) , headed by Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , will have 30 seats , whereas the Socialist Party of Serbia will have 20 .
" The amendment establishes the carrying out of extraditions , accompanied by the signing of bilateral agreements with each country individually , specifying the principles for the extraditions ' implementation , performed only by a court decision , " Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Borche Stamov told SETimes .
Theater does not really seem to exist in Serbia , it is completely irrelevant .
A credit line of between 8m and 10m euros will be extended .
Tourists enjoy the slopes of Mt Jahorina . [ Getty Images ]
Albanians who fall behind on their energy bills might lose heat this winter .
During the political fallout of the raid , the charity faced accusations that it had provoked the attack .
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Turkey 's policy on Iran is harder to explain .
" No one in the Super Amatör is serious about these players .
SETimes : What about Albanians living in the Presevo Valley ?
Croatia is expected to join the bloc next year , while Serbia was granted candidate status on March 1st .
The party denies such claims .
The Bosnian Serb daily Nezavisne Novine admitted the BiH team 's triumph over Estonia was " a crossroad for football in Bosnia and Herzegovina . "
Josipovic arrived in the Serbian capital Sunday ( July 18th ) for a two @-@ day visit .
" With growing Turkish @-@ Kurdish tensions and a potential civil war @-@ like situation evolving , we will see religious conservatives and the secularists moving closer together in opposition to the Kurds , " says Karaveli .
SPS leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
When you see monkeys at the zoo , they behave exactly the same , but I don 't see them enjoying it ! "
" [ These ] situations are typical of the politicians ' general attitude toward the disabled , " Elvira Beslija , secretary @-@ general of the FBiH Association of Paraplegics , told SETimes .
As a first step , the motion needs the support of at least 161 members of Bulgaria 's 240 @-@ seat unicameral parliament , so that it can then be referred to the country 's Constitutional Court .
He denies any role in the assassination , claiming he is the victim of a CIA smear .
Southeast Europe is becoming a staging ground for competition between rival energy projects .
The network in Macedonia already has ten members , who are reviewing about a dozen business proposals .
Culture and Sports : Cyprus ' Baghdatis beats Croatia 's Ljubicic in Zagreb Open
The Agency can only file misdemeanour charges , which in most cases , yield no results .
Integrating Kosovo 's north into the newly @-@ independent country remains a challenge . [ Getty Images ]
The Social Democrats , meanwhile , believe Ivanovski 's lustration amounts to " payback " by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski 's administration .
During a recent visit of senior US and EU officials to Sarajevo , the blame was laid squarely at the feet of past and current politicians and what many youth perceive as a fixed system abandoned by the international community .
Serbs are marking their triumph over Ottoman rule this week , but a slew of challenges threaten to cast a shadow over the celebration .
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She issued the threat in a speech Tuesday , after a French interior ministry memo , dated August 5th , was leaked to the press .
Faced with opposition from the Social Democrats and the Liberals , Boc 's Democrat @-@ Liberals had to team up with the Magyar @-@ oriented UDMR , other minority representatives in parliament , and the bloc of independent MPs .
Now he has won a seat as an independent .
But as Syrian forces edge close to the border , those camped there are adding an uncertain element to relations between Ankara and Damascus , already strained by the Assad regime 's brutal response to pro @-@ democracy demonstrations .
Klecak denied uploading the picture , saying any of the group 's 6,500 members could have done it .
The Panagyurishte treasure returns to Sofia . [ Getty Images ]
In addition , the company is in negotiations to open a shopping mall in Zagreb , and has its eye on similar projects in Tirana , Skopje , Bucharest , and Sofia .
Most patients in Kosovo say that public hospitals offer very poor service .
Also in science and technology this week : a virtual tour of Istanbul 's Topkapi Palace Chamber of Holy Relics goes online , and archaeologists discover an ancient Greek gate .
The Hearts in Athens exhibit kicked off in Greece .
The Croats of Posavina are dwindling in number .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat agreed on March 21st to start a new process , which is expected to officially begin by the end of June .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan storms out of a panel meeting at the World Economic Forum on January 28th 2009 . [ Reuters ]
I am convinced that much has been done and that the Dutch members of parliament will recognise that .
" I saw that there is no point in waiting for politicians to fulfil their promises about a better future .
The EC has earmarked about 14m euros to develop the energy sector in northern Cyprus .
Macedonian artist and humanitarian Zivko Popovski @-@ Cvetin received a nomination for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize .
" Immediate and sustained efforts are required to ensure the country lives up to acceptable levels of transparency and accountability . "
Others viewed the Serbian bloggers ' reactions as justification of the movie 's portrayal of the BiH conflict .
As Libya 's Muammar Gaddafi battles his own people , medics framed by his regime remember their ordeal .
Under the leadership of Christofias and Talat 's advisers , George Iacovou and Ozdil Nami , six working groups and seven technical committees , made up of 150 Greek Cypriot , Turkish Cypriot and UN officials , were established last month .
Moscow wants the Kremlin @-@ backed South Stream pipeline -- a new route for Russian natural gas exports to Europe -- also included in the EU diversification strategy .
Sarkozy has suggested focusing on 30 of the 35 chapters in the accession talks , leading to a special partnership .
" An American company that owns the iron factory Zeljezara in Sisak fired more than 900 workers on Thursday .
While China and the developing countries viewed the promised funding as " insignificant , " UN climate chief Yvo de Boer welcomed the EU aid pledge .
They took particular note of the improved conduct of parliamentary elections in Albania in July 2005 , Croatia 's full co @-@ operation with the ICTY , and Macedonia 's successful conduct of parliamentary elections this year .
The implementation of the civilian aspects of the DPA was assigned to the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) in BiH .
The list includes movies from 25 countries .
" The additional funding should insure Serbia from external shocks , tighten fiscal policy and improve the investment climate in the country , " Jaeger said at a news conference in Belgrade after reaching an agreement .
The opposition ended the boycott and entered parliament , but refused to vote on any legal matters .
This has not stopped the deportations though , and more Roma have been voicing grievances about the difficulty of integrating into Kosovo society .
Although still uneasy , ties between the two improved following the fall of Slobodan Milosevic 's regime in 2000 and , three years later , Serbia submitted its PfP membership application .
The absence of foreign investment can lead to great unemployment and serious social tensions .
Culture and Sports : Nisville kicks off in Serbia
Serbia gained 0.3 point and moved up five places to the 104th , with a score of 56.9 .
A policeman watches a protest by Serb students near the main bridge in Mitrovica .
This could easily lead to the Serbs ' exodus toward the north of the province , which is tightly linked with Serbia proper .
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Croatian President Stipe Mesic visited a centre that is training Iraqi police near Amman on Sunday ( May 20th ) , at the end of his three @-@ day official visit to Jordan .
A German company joins the Nabucco gas project .
With a new director at the helm of the state power corporation , however , prospects may be getting brighter .
" It is important to be as inclusive as possible with Russia -- although that does not necessarily mean as comprehensive as possible -- but we are concerned that it be consulted , that it be in agreement , " an EU diplomat told the AFP , speaking on condition of anonymity .
Gruda : This requires a political decision that can 't be made at the moment , because Kosovo is not a UN member , nor a party of the Statute of the International Court of Justice , which is a requirement to indict someone before this court .
Trajkovic What we all need is to have a stable Kosovo .
Police say they broke up the so @-@ called " Bileca Group , " suspected not only of cross @-@ border drug trafficking but also arms trafficking and resale of stolen vehicles .
Stressing that there is no pressing need for Bulgaria to request an IMF loan , Djankov noted however that Sofia intends to seek the Fund 's involvement in analysis of the budget for the rest of the year and especially for 2010 .
Observers expected Biden to convey the Obama administration 's support for Kosovo as well .
The NPAA serves as a guide on how to harmonise a country with the European legislation , deadlines , institutions , how much money will be spent and how many people are employed .
He plans to end his hunger strike when the declassified documents are published in the Official Gazette .
Romanian President Traian Basescu and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi agreed on Wednesday ( November 15th ) in Tripoli to resume bilateral relations , especially economic co @-@ operation .
" The prevention of the informal economy ... [ is a basic priority ] of the government I chair , " Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said . [ Getty Images ]
" We will be firm in the defence of our values , but we will show our tolerance vis @-@ a @-@ vis other cultures , " he told reporters .
Attending this year was Dobro Lazarevic , a representative of the Prijepolje municipality who helped prepare the Iftar .
Turkey debates " reliability " of Iran gas
Merkel said Berlin would not impose any special restrictions on Romanian jobseekers , other than those already imposed on workers from the ten Central and East European countries that joined the EU in May 2004 .
Others , such as Nikola Majinski , secretary for the Association for Metal Mines , are more optimistic .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , however , says generally that Croatia " will do everything necessary to adopt and implement the European legal framework , especially in anti @-@ money laundering cases . "
" Anything more than that would mean independence or the creation of a state of Kosovo . "
A Bulgarian Oxford University Society ( OUS ) was established on Wednesday ( March 12th ) at the New Bulgarian University .
But according to Professor Ahmet Evin of the Istanbul Policy Centre , this is no U @-@ turn .
Ticket prices will be between 120 and 185 euros .
The Albanian government is completely reforming its military , aiming to professionalise it and to comply with NATO membership requirements .
This year , Macedonia 's office of the ombudsman is celebrating its 10th anniversary .
The government requests UN assistance in the form of a peacekeeping force .
In 2000 , Turkish investors opened the Mehmet Akif College , the first private school built after the armed conflict in Kosovo .
" This is a bill of incompetence and corruption of the public administration and the Albanian government , " publisher Ardian Klosi told SETimes .
" They 've brought us to such despair to accept this little amount of money , " said Paissiou , standing just outside the door of a forlorn @-@ looking room where scores of people sat blank @-@ faced waiting for their turn to be called .
Kasa is accused of erasing video of the shootings from the surveillance cameras , in effect concealing evidence of the murders , according to prosecutors .
Ratification of Serbia 's SAA is the beginning of the road to accession . [ EU ]
A UN probe into the fatalities concluded that Romanian police serving with the UN mission were responsible for the " unnecessary and avoidable " deaths when they fired the Italian @-@ made rubber bullets at close range .
The shareholder agreement for a 50 @-@ 50 joint venture to build and run the Bulgarian section of the pipeline carrying Russian natural gas to Europe and the articles of association of the company were signed by Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller and the head of the Bulgarian Energy Holding ( BEH ) , Maya Hristova .
Many are skeptical of Kon 's chances for victory in Moscow .
How much work does Serbia actually have to do in order to achieve that ?
He welcomed the announcement that Croatia will continue to have troops on the ground in the ISAF mission .
However , Kosaner 's appointment was also held up as the deadlock over Igsiz continued .
" Encouragement and support for the illegal structures in the north has continued and the announcement of the so @-@ called elections -- organised by Serbia in northern Kosovo -- is another irresponsible and unacceptable intervention . "
" We are not dealing with basic illiteracy only , but also the inability to recognise the need of our population , which yearns for reforms in education , " Halilovic said .
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Also in science and technology news : Serbia signs a co @-@ operation agreement with the United States , and a Romanian mobile operator offers 3G communication service with internet .
" The hope is that it will be Friday of this week , " he told Iain Bonomy , the presiding judge at Wednesday 's hour @-@ long status hearing .
SETimes : What does Kosovo ask from the EU , in terms of integration , and in terms of dialogue with Serbia ?
After meeting his Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic , he announced that Belgrade 's European integration process will be discussed at the EU Council of Ministers meeting in October .
However , authorities re @-@ established a 3 % rate for microenterprises that meet certain criteria , such as having less than nine employees and a turnover of less than 100,000 euros .
Montenegro will continue to upgrade its armed forces to meet the criteria for Euro @-@ Atlantic integration , Defence Minister Boro Vucinic said on Thursday ( August 21st ) .
The EU will not be directly involved in the resolution of this conflict . "
" Being NATO 's enemy is not the smartest thing to be . "
SOFIA , Bulgaria -- Greek President Karolos Papoulias arrives on Wednesday ( November 17th ) for a two @-@ day official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of counterpart Georgi Parvanov .
BiH prime minister steps down
Marian Mandache , head of the Romani Criss human rights department , attended the round table Baia Mare 's city hall organised last week .
At the meeting , minorities ' representatives signed a joint declaration , saying they do not recognise the results of the October census .
The deals were inked in Beijing in the presence of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao .
" In BiH , there are hardly any independent NGOs because they are all dependent on government budget money and so the government absolutely ignores their opinions . "
History provides illuminating lessons .
On Tuesday , CHP deputy head Mustafa Ozyurek vowed that the party would boycott receptions and foreign trips if Gul wins the presidential election .
A little over 2 million citizens have jobs -- a number that has remained essentially unchanged since 2002 .
The acknowledgement threw Croatia 's relations with Serbia into turmoil .
" But it 's not done yet .
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Kosovo Compromise project manager Aleksandar Mitic also told SETimes that the agreement was a success for Pristina .
" That is why Bulgarians see the EU as a stabilising factor , " she said .
" Let us [ look at the recent ] number of privatisations in which the foreign partners were given hundreds of millions of euros in state aid , " Kekovic said .
Violators face fines up to 50m euros .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Presidency Chairman Zeljko Komsic wrapped up a three @-@ day visit to Rome on Thursday ( October 25th ) where he met with a number of religious , political and business officials .
" By possessing the aforementioned penetration vectors , he has attempted to inflict major damage on the institutions of BiH " and cause serious destabilisation , the indictment alleges .
Police also arrested a second officer , Vassilis Saraliotis , 31 , who was in the car , for alleged complicity .
Croatia to chair UN Counter @-@ Terrorism Committee
Japanese experts will also provide training for Serbian radiologists .
More than 700 fire detection towers have been built , and teams were set up to monitor forests 24 hours a day , as a preventive measure .
Five defendants declined to make a statement regarding the accusations .
However , unlike the other former Yugoslav republics , the new country lacked ethnic unity inside its borders .
In a second scenario , rescuers responded to a chemical incident in Zadar 's port .
Serbia is among the European countries with the highest proportion of smokers .
Over 90 % of Kosovo 's Serbs participated in the weekend referendum on a new Serbian Constitution .
Cisco technology upgrades connectivity in Croatian schools .
The EU plans to invest 100 billion euros through 2013 to boost further economic development in the river basin .
Feronikel was privatised five years ago , and is still in business , but operates amid concerns for workers " safety . [ Reuters ]
Kosovo will start the visa dialogue and will enter into a trade relationship with the EU .
Does politics interfere with Kosovo anti @-@ corruption fight ?
Quick action was taken because of the Kosovo issue : Serbia wants to enter the endgame of the Kosovo status process with a declaration that the province will " forever remain an inalienable part of Serbia . "
In Belgrade , Droutsas met with President Boris Tadic and Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic .
Cyprus was ranked 21st with 27 points for " Life Looks Better in Spring , " performed by Jon Lilygreen and The Islanders .
There are also issues relating to energy and water management projects . "
Some argue that destroying the bridges will do little to stop illegal crossings , since the Sutla is shallow enough at some points that people can wade through it .
The state has to examine , condemn and to prevent these acts , " stresses the LDP .
On average , 99.8 % of the recreational waters in Greece met the EU 's guidelines . [ Getty Images ]
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said she is in direct contact with Tadic and has requested that the barricades are removed and he work to influence those who provoke violence .
Cyprus actively supports all efforts aimed at promoting space @-@ related technologies and applications , Cypriot Minister of Communications and Works Erato Kozakou @-@ Markoullis said on Thursday ( April 15th ) .
A total of 590 Iranian businesses and 2,140 Iranian joint ventures were established in Turkey in 2011 -- a 41 % increase from 2010 .
" We are watching the events [ in Syria ] closely and do our best to influence the country 's rulers , " Mehmet Ceylan , the AKP deputy chairman of parliament 's Foreign Relations Commission , told SETimes .
A private investor must buy at least part of the company .
Abdulmenaf Bexheti , an economics professor at Southeast European University ( SEEU ) , pointed out the contradiction of Macedonians being relatively satisfied with the government while lamenting the state of the economy .
According to Topic , SDP has little room to insist on its principles , as the party risks losing the most in the elections and forfeiting its chance to participate in shaping the future of BiH .
During her visit , Bakoyannis held talks with counterpart Ali Babacan , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul .
However , Mirchev called on Serbia to join regional initiatives that include Kosovo .
Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc , a member of the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , told parliament that the scene was unspeakable .
They demonstrated this at Wednesday 's parliament session by not voting in favour of his new mandate .
The move follows the International Court of Justice 's ( ICJ ) advisory opinion of July 22nd , saying that Kosovo 's 2008 declaration of independence did not constitute a breach of international law .
" Our system 's financial situation is sound , liquid , profitable and unaffected by toxic products , " added Fullani , pointing out the loan @-@ to @-@ deposit ratio is still low at around 45 % .
According to Laciner , the PKK also seeks to rouse Turkish nationalists against the pro @-@ Kurdish political party DTP , which won seats in parliament during the July elections .
That is welcome news for a country that suffered severe damage in other sectors .
Organised crime involvement has not been ruled out .
Albania must also convince the international community that it is mounting an effective fight against corruption .
Kostunica confirmed that he would participate in the next round of direct talks in Vienna on November 5th .
Belted by round after round of heavy snow , BiH is looking to its armed forces to provided much needed manpower .
SETimes : Why doesn 't Kosovo have an anti @-@ mafia / anti organised @-@ crime law ?
The Montenegrin team became the new European water polo champion after beating Serbia 6 @-@ 5 in the finals in Malaga , Spain , on Sunday ( July 13th ) .
Crucial changes are needed to provide every Bulgarian with the best possible treatment , Health Minister Anna @-@ Maria Borissova says .
Rugova Valley is a remote destination in the heart of Dukagjini , and is known for its magnificent Bjeshket e Nemuna , or Cursed Mountains .
It noted that , for a better future for all in BiH , Bosnian Muslims and Croats should also apologise for the war crimes committed by members of their communities .
The political movement Vetevendosje ( Self Determination ) , meanwhile , has welcomed the latest developments .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader has not spoken in detail about his expectations , reserving comment until after he reads the report .
Most controversial are proposals to guarantee a quota of deputies for ethnic minorities and voting rights for the diaspora .
Though still employed , she tells SETimes she needs a new job as soon as possible " because my salary is becoming smaller and smaller from day to day and prices are bigger and bigger from hour to hour . "
The PDK , for instance , alleges that " certain structures " associated with its rival disrupted a party meeting in a Pristina neighbourhood .
The Travelling Library initiative started on Sunday ( November 9th ) , in Sofia as a part of Bulgaria 's Big Read campaign .
" Serbia now has a new , pro @-@ European government and wants to deepen its relations with the EU , and we are absolutely determined to progress in that direction , " Solana said .
Circumstances surrounding the death , however , remain blurry .
SETimes : Is the roster complete ?
" We will start controlling borders , to prevent exit from the country in a manner that jeopardises Serbia 's interests . "
In the past eight years , 530 Croatian soldiers have served in Afghanistan .
" Kosovo will have access to the sea [ via Durres , Albania ] through this highway . "
This amounts to a little more than a quarter of the 6,000 warhead limit set in the original START agreement .
Mara has been advising Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader .
Iraq , meanwhile , is a rich natural gas source , but internal disagreements make its contribution impossible for the time being .
The Reform Treaty , better known as the Lisbon Treaty , has become a milestone for the EU and also for the Southeastern European region due to its impact on the enlargement policy of the Union .
On Monday , Romanian President Traian Basescu awarded the national order Romanian Star , in the rank of Commander , on Mungiu " for his contribution , by which he asserted himself , as an exponent of the young generation of Romanian directors , to promoting the national cinematography worldwide . "
Historically , immunity emerged as a tool to ensure the proper functioning of democratic state institutions , which could be hampered by accusations of criminal acts .
Spain currently holds the six @-@ month rotating presidency of the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
When Turkey was one of the first countries to recognise the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo -- a former Serbian province -- the friendship between the two countries cooled .
The administration itself is headed by a woman .
Even worse , she says her choice has proved an obstacle to gaining admission to the University of Pristina , with administrators there saying she lacks the necessary credentials .
Medications for patients suffering from cardiac or psychiatric problems are among those affected .
Among countries in the Balkans , the most competitive are Slovenia ( 33rd ) and Greece ( 47th ) .
However , it also says that the number of ethnic @-@ minority refugees returning to Kosovo fell below 600 in 2008 .
Karadzic , she said , spent some time in Belgrade , using his own name , as late as 2004 , while Serbian authorities led negotiations with Mladic in the spring of 2006 in a bid to persuade him to surrender .
On March 24th , NATO launched air strikes against Yugoslavia , aimed at ending its crackdown in Kosovo and driving its forces out of the province .
Winter celebrations in Macedonia start well before that , however .
EULEX arrested KLA commander Sabit Geci in May 2010 . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
The " haircut " Greece is giving international lenders by providing 113 billion euros in bailout loans -- only half what is owed -- doesn 't mean a thing to him , he says .
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou resigned November 6th . [ Reuters ]
Kosovo then banned Serbian imports .
Instead , they blamed the incident on old , poorly maintained equipment , likely damaged by a landslide .
The Eurozone has been criticised for months for dragging its feet on measures to resolve its debt crisis , which has already claimed not only Greece , but Portugal and Ireland as well .
I have friends , good pals here .
He noted , however , that the proposed deal must be backed by the needed " majority of relevant political parties in BiH . "
Bosnian Serb leaders threaten resignations over high representative 's measures
" It is important for people to be informed and for news to be disseminated quickly , " he says , " but in Turkey not much has changed on the issues that I care about , and I am not sure as to what extent my web activism is effective . "
Yildiz insisted that Ankara will meet all criteria of the International Atomic Energy Agency when building the nuclear power plant .
Fenerbahce Ulker has it , and will continue to have it while I 'm their coach .
" A vibrant domestic debate developed on this subject , involving public and political authorities , including the opposition and civil society . "
Djelic led Serbia 's delegation attending the 53rd IAEA General Conference in the Austrian capital .
The Macedonian Academy of Arts and Sciences ( MANU ) said in its letter it expects the EU at all levels to respect rather than politicise scientific facts .
As a result , numerous border incidents have occurred in the past years , including at Piran Bay in the northern Adriatic Sea and in the area of the Mura River .
Romanian swimmer Razvan Ionut Florea finished second in the men 's 200m backstroke semifinal , with a time of 1 : 565.45 .
On Wednesday , Gul met with the emir of Qatar , Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani , to discuss ways to boost bilateral relations , as well as regional and international issues .
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" If Turkey could consolidate its role and leadership in the Middle East , this could present the EU with a compelling reason to consider Turkey 's accession to the EU .
Erbakan was the leader of numerous parties during his lifetime , including the National Order Party in 1970 @-@ 1971 and the Welfare Party in 1983 @-@ 1997 .
He said the EU will have 800 policemen in Kosovo by mid @-@ June .
The PKK changed its name to the Kurdistan Freedom and Democracy Congress ( KADEK ) , said it would pursue a peaceful and political agenda , and declared a unilateral truce .
That session reportedly will be hosted by US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried .
Centre experts say they consider little can be achieved if repressive measures are used to retake the missing weapons .
Despite the Serbian government 's announcements that several of the world 's biggest mobile phone operators would be vying for Telekom Srbija and that the state budget would gain at least 1.4 billion euros , the tender for the most profitable Serbian company is on the verge of failure .
" The biggest problem continues to be Bosnia , the ethnic divided and the ongoing tensions .
Kosovo currently is without a parliament , and all eyes are on the upcoming snap elections , set for December 12th .
The topics can range from an exchange of views on general political trends to more specific technical discussions .
A blood test for the early detection of Parkinson 's and Alzheimer 's diseases will be conducted at the University of Thessaly , Greece . [ Getty Images ]
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Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac said it was only " natural " to organise both competitions concurrently .
During his Balkan tour , van Rompuy also travelled to Albania , Macedonia and Montenegro .
" Officials look the other way when dealing with the passengers of these vessels , because essentially they arrive on the island without a visa .
Meanwhile , the town of Jagodina plans to launch an unusual incentive for potential parents .
While both the EC and the European Parliament have since confirmed that Bulgaria and Romania have met the requirements for entry , other EU nations have voiced opposition to their admission , which needs to be approved by all 27 members of the Union .
Bulgaria 's economy has stalled in the third quarter , official preliminary data showed on Tuesday ( November 15th ) .
Brussels wants Albania to show progress on a range of issues , including press freedom , institution building and ethnic minorities .
German @-@ Macedonian seminar teaches political management , diplomacy
Since anti @-@ government protests in Syria began , Ankara has taken a wait and see approach , monitoring developments while trying to leverage its influence to moderate the Syrian response without damaging bilateral ties and concrete interests .
Thaci : The government is working with all its capacities to create an adequate environment for the development of the economy .
MPs from all the ruling coalition parties except one -- the Party of Democratic Action ( PDA ) -- voted against the committee report .
NATO is pleased to have been both a facilitator and a catalyst in helping BiH move beyond Dayton , from stabilisation to integration and from the divisions of history to the opportunities of the future .
The European Commission ( EC ) proposed on Wednesday ( January 10th ) an ambitious plan designed to address the challenges of global warming , increased dependence on energy imports and rising energy prices .
Turkey participated with 1,700 books .
On Friday , the agreement between Pristina and Belgrade on custom stamps entered into force .
I also announce the amount I 'm giving the driver as I hand it over . "
The Theatre City Festival , Kotor Carnival and the Petrovac Jazz Festival heat up the streets of Montenegro as summer wanes .
If Ahtisaari 's plan is accepted , the leadership in Kosovo must ready themselves for a new and leaner EU @-@ led mission there .
In the final , Djokovic beat his biggest rival , Spain 's Rafael Nadal , in a match described by many experts as a top show .
" It is in your best interest to attend and participate fully in the trial so that justice can be done . "
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The footrace is the biggest sports and cultural event organised by Athens ' municipal authorities .
Top Russian officials called at the weekend for the appointment of a new UN special envoy to mediate further talks on Kosovo 's final status .
This is the 10th edition of ExpoKos .
The Turkish lira reached an all @-@ time low of 1.865 against the US dollar on Monday ( September 26th ) slipping 21 % from its levels in the beginning of 2011 .
Turkey and Lebanon signed an agreement Monday ( January 11th ) to scrap their visa regime .
Behluli , however , explains that today it is safer and more tolerance is shown towards the RAE communities than 11 years ago , immediately after the 1990 's conflict .
" If the euro collapses , Europe collapses . " [ Reuters ]
According to Isyar , the objector is treated as a soldier despite his refusal to bear arms and , when he refuses to obey military orders , is charged with transgressing the military penal code .
His main goal for the current mandate -- which began in 2003 -- was to bring Croatia closer to the EU and NATO .
The crisis , which will continue in 2012 , has already had a negative impact on key emerging countries , like Brazil , China and Russia , which had helped drive global economic growth before the crisis , the French financier also said .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor was in Podgorica on Monday ( February 22nd ) .
Greece has made its stance clear to its allies and partners .
" This is only the end of the one period , " he told SETimes , adding that he worries about the path forward for Libya .
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" We are not fixing a date but around that time we will see whether Turkey has adopted the Ankara accord , " she said .
It should be ten times that figure , he added .
The For a European Serbia coalition , led by Tadic 's Democratic Party ( DS ) , won with 39 % of the vote and will hold 102 of the 250 seats in parliament .
But German Member of Parliament Franziska Brantner told Deutche Welle that she doubts the European Parliament will stand in the way .
" The group was created by the dynamics of the crisis , when leaders of Germany and France used the occasion of the farewell event of European Central Bank ( ECB ) President [ Jean @-@ Cleade ] Trichet to get together to co @-@ ordinate their response to the ongoing Greek crisis , " he explained .
All parties should participate in the drafting of a constitution that would answer society 's needs , Arakon said .
The remaining 93 % must be submitted when Bulgaria and Romania join the euro zone .
Fouere said he was satisfied with the procedures used .
The government offered that symbolic amount to the Russian owners of the Aluminum Factory in Podgorica ( KAP ) , along with guarantees to pay down 22m euros in debt to Deutsche Bank , and five times that much , 110m euros , in the future .
Currently , the world 's longest wooden bench officially recorded by Guinness World Records is 613.13m long and is located at the stadium in Osieczna , Poland .
The main factors affecting the process are staffing , training the 54 air traffic controllers and integrating the BiH air control system with that of neighbouring and European countries .
" Turkey 's interest is to engage with Iran to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons , while at the same time , defending Iran 's right to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme , " Yilmaz explained , adding that Turkey opposes foreign military intervention that may further unsettle the region .
The exhibition is dedicated to the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and France .
While politicians quarrel , the poor and vulnerable face disruptions to social services .
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Fighting a problem in Serbian schools
" This is a job for our state prosecution and courts and it is in Serbia 's interest to conduct that investigation thoroughly and close this final chapter , " he told SETimes .
Albanian and Chinese officials met in Tirana on Monday ( June 27th ) , where they agreed to boost economic and trade co @-@ operation .
A recent survey indicated that the upcoming vote will be neck and neck .
Out of the 1,000 citizens polled , 69 % said they backed Serbian co @-@ operation with The Hague @-@ based court .
Former Croatian Prime Minister Ivica Racan left politics earlier this month . [ Getty Images ]
The political parties are the main supporters of the educational separation and status quo , despite proclaiming publicly that such a state of affairs is undesirable .
Instead SP is taking the lead in many municipalities and communes . "
Romania 's Tariceanu , Italy 's Prodi discuss immigrant crisis
" Now Serbia must do everything to ensure an investigation is conducted and the culprits punished for the crimes Marty is talking about , " Aligrudic said .
" Although some limited progress has been made further discussions will be required ... and some of the parties will need to demonstrate greater determination and flexibility , " Bildt and Steinberg said in a joint statement Wednesday .
That equals about 1 million skilled labourers by 2015 .
He says it is a facade created by politicians to mask parties that are buckling under external pressure , and want to take the easy way out by placing the burden on the people .
The move angered the party leader Volen Siderov who threatened to withdraw its support for the government and called for resignation of the Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov .
However , Kosovo Compromise Project Director Aleksandar Mitic said the referendum 's result is a challenge to Serbian authorities , which have to decide whether to hold their local elections in Kosovo this spring .
The only thing we can do , as KFOR , is to create conditions for the political process .
Figures released by Albania 's Foreign Aid Co @-@ ordinator Azeta Çollaku Xhafka show Turkish investment has had the greatest impact on trade and transport , followed by processing and construction .
Solar Integrated Technologies ( SIT ) , a solar solution provider , said on Wednesday ( May 28th ) that it won its first contract in Greece .
Yanukovich said the Ukrainian government would provide 29m euros on top of the 550m euros from donors , including about 110m euros from the EU .
Twenty years since the biggest conflict in Europe after WWII ravaged Bosnia and Herzegovina , consequences linger .
Roma children in the village of Plementina , 10km northwest of Pristina , face squalid living conditions . [ Reuters ]
The ruling and opposition parties have been unable to find common ground on several issues related to election preparations , and the opposition is asking for amendments to the Election Code .
Nibens Groups chief for Serbia , Milo Duraskovic , the owner of six road building companies with 4,200 workers , has been in custody since mid @-@ May , facing corruption and financial embezzlement charges .
Earlier the same year , they provided intelligence to the DEA that helped the French Coast Guard seize 3,210kg of cocaine .
By contrast , Macedonia allocates 0.06 % of its budget to political parties , and Montenegro 0.05 % .
Built by around 65,000 young people from the former Yugoslav republics and more than 20 countries , the railroad served to transport coal to all former Yugoslav republics from the small mining community in north @-@ eastern BiH .
This is a way for Belgrade to show it stimulates marriage , family and the birth of children , " said Belgrade 's Deputy Mayor Radmila Hrustanovic .
In an enlarged Europe we need a capitalism that performs economically and socially .
The action plan also lists 80 measures the government will take by the end of 2008 in judicial reform and the fight against organised crime and corruption .
After top @-@ level talks in Belgrade , she hailed Serbia 's decision to submit an EU membership application , as well as its progress in reforms .
" It 's not an easy [ programme ] ; it 's an ambitious one , " she said .
" These new articles are not related to any particular threat for Kosovo , but this [ terrorism ] is a global evil , and we are getting closer to global standards in legally prosecuting this global evil , " he told SETimes .
The first few hours of the programme were designed for the youngest audience members .
Transparency International paints a bleak picture , although neighboring Albania fares considerably worse .
Uka faces two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder in connection with the attack .
Ioana Valentina Boitor ( left ) won second place at the Miss World competition in Warsaw .
The event was an initiative by the local Chameleon radio station .
However , the Netherlands reportedly still insists that other parts of Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement should remain blocked . ( Blic , Vecernji Novosti , B92 - 22 / 05 / 09 )
" For these structures , radical and criminal , it is about maintaining power .
" It 's just escapism . " But for many Greeks , it 's enough for now .
" The Council gave a positive signal to Serbia that candidacy is possible , depending on what else is achieved by December 9th in talks with Pristina , and also what kind of situation Belgrade establishes in the north of Kosovo , " University of Belgrade Political Science Professor Predrag Simic told SETimes .
Greece 's Acropolis Museum will open to the public on June 20th , Culture Minister Antonis Samaras announced on Friday ( February 13th ) .
Austrian President Heinz Fischer wrapped up a three @-@ day visit Saturday ( May 12th ) to Cyprus , where he held talks with counterpart Tassos Papadopoulos and other officials .
Those allegedly responsible for the summary executions of more than 200 prisoners following the fall of Vukovar have again gone on trial in Belgrade , with most denying responsibility .
Romanian Minister of Justice Catalin Predoiu addresses the media in Bucharest after the EC released its report . [ Getty Images ]
Low birth rates will pose an economic threat to Serbia in the years to come .
" What we have negotiated is just the beginning , not the end , " Traikov said on Sunday .
The highly controversial case against Bulgarian nurses Kristiana Vulcheva , Nasya Nenova , Snezhana Dimitrova , Valentina Siropulo and Valya Chervenyashka , as well as Palestinian @-@ born doctor Ashraf Juma Hajuj , prompted widespread international criticism and posed an obstacle to Libya 's efforts to build closer ties with the West .
" Albanians voted with dignity on May 8th , " Berisha said , " but after that , the CEC is besieged , roads blocked , there are threats and ultimatums .
" The US expresses its compassion for the fact that Kosovo Serbs , stimulated by the Serbian government , didn 't participate in the local and parliamentary elections , " McCormack said .
Thaci , whose Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) won most of the votes in the December parliamentary elections , the first since Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on February 17th 2008 , has denied the charges and threatened a lawsuit .
These attitudes are reflected in sports .
People often send them to us , so we could provide such information . "
The Republic of Macedonia hopes to receive a membership invitation at the summit , but Greece has warned it will block such a move if the dispute has not been resolved .
Perhaps more serious is the impact that Turkey 's visa @-@ free policy has on the global struggle against terrorism , the analyst mentions , adding that removing visas makes it much more difficult not only for the countries trying to track the movement of terrorists , but also for Turkey 's own security .
Monday 's deal came some 12 months after the three countries , along with Slovenia and Italy , signed a declaration in Zagreb pledging to boost their co @-@ operation in delivering Caspian oil to the European market .
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday ( September 29th ) that she will visit Serbia and Kosovo next month , and voiced hope that the upcoming talks between Belgrade and Pristina will be fruitful .
Bakoyannis also expressed support for the implementation of Serbia 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) and Interim Trade Agreement with the EU , as well as for the liberalisation of the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's visa regime for the country .
Anonymous used a common hacking tactic known as Distributed Denial of Service Attack ( DDoS ) , which prevents intended users from accessing a website or using its services .
Women protest the ban with signs that read " Don 't touch my headscarf . " [ Reuters ]
Notes include " Good luck George .
More than 1,500 patients are currently in limbo .
Also in science and technology this week : a cardiology clinic opened at Albania 's Military Hospital , and a team of four Serbian students reached the finals in the largest student technology competition .
Nurreddin Avci , 28 , a graduate student at Ankara 's Middle East Technical University , said " opinions are changing , based on what we hear and see in the press . "
He hopes for political changes and wants to feel free to go home to Tighina , where he was arrested .
Hardline Bosnian Serb politicians have been largely blamed for the failed attempts at reaching a compromise , as they remain opposed to any constitutional changes that could reduce their entity 's high degree of autonomy .
The funds will be used for 23 projects designed to strengthen the rule of law , overcome the financial crisis , improve competitiveness of the local private sector , and support social inclusion and reconciliation among people in the region .
" It is a political pipeline designed to counter Nabucco , " says Alan Riley from London 's City University .
The EC on Wednesday ( July 15th ) gave a thumbs @-@ up for visa free travel in the three countries , and said that restrictions are expected to be lifted by the start of next year .
In order to improve the situation , the four draft laws handed over to the government for approval in March 2009 should be approved .
As spring arrives , many Ohrid residents are recalling the dangerous water levels in the lake 50 years ago .
Tadic will participate in an investment forum that will be attended by representatives of a number of Chinese companies .
By law , more than 50 % of the electorate must support the draft in order for the constitution to be adopted .
The two countries first discussed setting up such a system in October 2009 , when US Vice @-@ President Joe Biden visited Bucharest .
" We are not a member of the Eurotransplant network , which requires a partner on a state level .
However , it still faces a credibility problem because its foreign policy strategy relied upon partnering with the Arab autocrats whose actions belie the tenets of Ankara 's foreign policy objectives .
Albania is at 59 ; Turkey at 62 ; Serbia 67 ; Bulgaria 78 , and Bosnia and Herzegovina at 80 .
However , France and Germany launched a campaign in December 2010 to postpone Bulgaria and Romania ' accession over their lingering problems in the fight against corruption and organised crime .
However , some individuals destroyed the efforts and [ what could have been the ] best opportunities for BiH .
He will also deliver a speech at the National Bank of Greece .
Science and Technology : ICTY gets new website
Captured suspects said they had acted on direct orders from bin Laden himself , and had travelled to Afghanistan to train and plan for the attacks .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) proved that it is up to the challenge of organising and participating in complex international military activities .
The annual festival , which is almost a quarter century old , continues to astonish visitors from all over Europe .
" I want to make sure the Albanian people understand that America knows that you exist and that you 're making difficult choices to cement your free society , " Bush said .
The countries want a clear signal from UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon on what steps to take regarding Kosovo .
By Klaudija Lutovska for Southeast European Time in Skopje -- 30 / 01 / 12
An EU priorities proposal known as the Stockholm Programme asks the EU Commission to establish a similar auditing system for all member states and to develop a " comprehensive anti @-@ corruption policy . "
Many bloggers believe the candidacy is positive .
SNS member Stefanovic said his party is up to the challenge .
Serbia returns to dominate Kosovo market
The macro @-@ economic picture aside , Belgrade residents have telling , wide @-@ ranging reactions to the departure of Chinese vendors .
One of the Croats arrested Wednesday is Robert Matanic , a prominent gang figure who served 18 months in a Serbian jail for illegal arms possession and eight months in a Bulgarian prison for involvement in mafia killings in Sofia .
The project investment is estimated at 460m euros , with an installed capacity of 225MW .
It helps simply because this is probably the only media centre , the only such institution where Albanian politicians make statements in a predominantly Serb environment , send messages to Serb community , and it reaches them , " Isak Vorgucic , a Kosovo Serb , told SETimes .
AKP wins , but falls short of ' Super Majority'
" At times of global crises , relations in the Balkans always improve and co @-@ operation intensifies between the countries of the region .
Serbia " is searching intensively " for former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic and former Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic , President Boris Tadic said in a statement issued after his talks with Brammertz .
They signed a memorandum of co @-@ operation in the oil and natural gas sectors .
The church , with its striking green colour , was built in Moldavian style , which combines Byzantine and Gothic elements with features seen in the old local wooden churches .
That the party takes political credit for starting the fight against corruption , said Krstic , is a fable .
Kosovo , EULEX to discuss task force
" Construction of inter @-@ connections will enable the energy produced from the region 's renewable sources to be transferred and sold elsewhere in Europe , " Southeast Europe Energy Executive Director Kostis Stambolis told the conference participants .
The Kosovo Ministry of Trade and Industry and Raiffeisen Bank signed an accord providing for co @-@ operation and joint support for small- and medium @-@ sized enterprises ( SME ) in the province .
Radomir Marinkovic , co @-@ ordinator of PHARE programmes in BiH , warns that such stubborn merchants will soon find themselves unable to sell to the CEFTA countries too , since they are quicker than BiH to adopt European rules .
Starting some kind of project after Christmas lunch enables diligence and success through the coming year .
This is no longer a festival where movies are merely watched , but are also made , " festival director Mirsad Purivatra told SETimes .
Krajisnik was found guilty of persecutions , extermination , murder , deportation and forced transfer of non @-@ Serb civilians .
This list includes the police , gendarmerie , the national intelligence agency ( MİT ) and even former governors , " member Cigdem Mater told SETimes .
Living and working conditions were substandard due to severe financial constraints .
He first arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina during in the 1990s , and fought with the al @-@ Mujahideen unit against Serbs and Croats .
We ask the government to implement the previous decisions and have policies that put women in the priority . "
In the former East Germany , life was so great that it was necessary for the soldiers to protect the Wall with machine guns to prevent escape .
" Yugoslavia was different from other communist countries within Europe .
As concerns absorption of EU funds , I have established , as a goal , reaching an absorption rate of a minimum 20 % by 2013 .
The 2002 agreement is now applicable to all the 27 EU member states .
Figures vary , depending on the source .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) High Representative Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling encouraged Croatia 's Prime Minister Ivo Sanader to continue playing a constructive role in settling remaining issues between the two countries , during their meeting in Sarajevo on Friday ( March 30th ) .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 01 / 11 / 07
" KFOR 's mission to guarantee a safe and secure environment in Kosovo remains unchanged . "
The impression that Belgrade left on them will certainly decide that , if they are able , they will invest in Serbia and recommend it to their friends as an interesting tourist and business destination , " said Djelic .
The deterioration in relations stems from the government ignoring IMF recommendations to lead development policies that would spur economic growth .
De Kermabon met with Serbian Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic and State Secretary Slobodan Homen to discuss ways to get courts in Mitrovica functioning again .
Court spokeswoman Vesna Dabic observed that Ulemek and Jovanovic , who received maximum sentences , now face a 15 @-@ day deadline to file appeals , if they wish to do so , and the Supreme Court will then meet to decide on the case .
Leading actors of globalisation try to strengthen their national structures to address the challenges of globalisation .
That , in turn , ensured another 300m in assistance from the EU and World Bank .
The cultural heritage of the ancient Macedonians , of which Alexander constitutes the pinnacle , has been hotly disputed ever since the state claimed its independence from Yugoslavia in 1992 .
The suggestions are part of the attempts to find a way to avoid extraordinary elections , which would have to be held within 45 days , according to the constitution .
" The country 's security has a name : [ the ] euro .
That is where Hungary can block Serbia and there have already been cases of candidate countries blocked in progress towards the EU due to bilateral disputes with EU member states , " she said .
The World Bank has approved a 300m @-@ euro guarantee to Serbia , Southeast Europe Bank Director Jane Armitage announced on February 11th .
Macedonia will also receive 50m euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to boost regional and local roads , starting this autumn .
Approximately 303.2m euros of financial assistance under the Pre @-@ Accession Assistance instrument will support political and economic reforms , institution @-@ building and aim to enhance the capability of BiH to fulfill obligations to become an EU member .
It currently stores the seeds of 500 indigenous plants .
Energy SHPK , has submitted the best offer to build five water power plants in Albania , the company announced on Wednesday ( December 15th ) .
Christmas in Kosovo is a pageant of traditions
According to Mustafa Irmak , a film critic from Filmelestirisi.com , " if one should give an example about our glory but bloody history of conquest , the more brilliant example of this will surely be the conquest of Istanbul . "
Gul noted bilateral relations have improved significantly .
" Human trafficking is a global phenomenon , which is why it is necessary that , apart from the international community , the states in the region also engage in its resolution , " Ljajic said .
" Countries that easily give up their legitimate interest lose credibility and are recognised by the great powers as one that new conditions can be imposed on , " Tadic said .
A newly wed couple in the village of Mrzenci , southern Macedonia . [ Getty Images ]
" This approach is essential for the acceleration of Kosovo 's progress towards the EU , " Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule said . [ Reuters ]
" Further acts of violence cannot , and must not , be tolerated .
The five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death in Libya in a controversial HIV infection case must be freed and allowed to return home as quickly as possible , US President George W. Bush said on Monday ( June 11th ) in Sofia , the final stop on his eight @-@ day European tour .
However , all has not been without potholes .
The initiative began with the involvement of the Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Speleological Association " Vjetrenica @-@ Popovo polje , " the International Society for Subterranean Biology ( SIBIOS ) , the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) , and the World Commission on Protected Areas @-@ Task Force on Caves and Karst .
Greek interim Prime Minister Lucas Papademos said that " reaching a mutually acceptable solution on the name issue is a condition for the full normalisation of relations , " but said what it called " continuing provocation " by Macedonia was an obstacle .
However , the government 's PR co @-@ ordinator , Slobodan Homen , told the Belgrade media that Dacic would not suffer any consequences , as he had made it clear in the interview that he was voicing a personal opinion .
" Many observers from outside world predicted that the Iranian people were unhappy with the economic situation , and that they supported reforms and integration into the Western world , " he wrote in his column on Monday .
Leaders prepare for a photo during the 16th summit of the countries from Central and Eastern Europe in Novi Sad , Serbia , on Friday ( June 19th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Former MRF deputy chair Kasim Dal , who spent three and a half years in prison in the 1980s after refusing to change his name , said he supported the declaration , stressing however that " it should have been adopted much , much earlier . "
EU leaders agreed that promoting social inclusion , in particular through reducing poverty , is a shared objective .
State subsidies will be curtailed .
In the middle of the 1980s , Pliva was in its golden period -- producing drugs , researching new ones and buying other pharmaceutical companies in the former Eastern bloc .
Being afraid of potential sunctioning , I always completely avoided the subject , " former bunker caretaker Hadzo Noric told SETimes .
Second Ergenekon coup trial kicks off in Turkey
Meanwhile , some of the right @-@ wing opposition parties in parliament have suggested they may file a motion of no confidence against the government over the corruption scandal .
Milos , 22 , a Belgrade student , thinks the threats to state officials may have been exaggerated to justify the purchase of new means of security , but also believes the danger cannot be ignored .
CE @-@ marked merchandise can be sold throughout the EU without requiring modification in each member state .
The independent regulatory commission says it will investigate accusations against EVN and issue a report .
" What are we looking for is large public sector reform .
After the new owners failed to run the company well workers protested , resulting in clashes with the factory 's private security .
" The ratio of people whose daily consumption was less than $ 4.30 was 30 % in 2002 , and , take note , we dropped it to 4 % , " he said , going on to describe the improved infrastructure , schools , homes and health facilities created for Turkey 's impoverished citizens .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci now heads a cabinet that is lacking half its ministers , deputy ministers and other senior officials .
Obviously , we voters will contribute to the election 's success , " Skopje resident Nikola Velevski , 53 , told SETimes .
He wounded a policeman guarding the embassy , but no one inside was injured .
Directly or indirectly , they affect us all .
But he also cautioned that it would be several more days before the fire is completely extinguished .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade --19 / 02 / 08
Her case has received considerable attention from the media , raising questions about the responsibility of state institutions , police , prosecutors and judges .
Police arrested two retired generals in Turkey on Sunday as part of an investigation into the Ergenekon " terrorist group , " which allegedly was plotting assassinations and social unrest to provoke a military coup .
" All this looks like Milosevic , who was fighting against the whole world and using all instruments he could .
Gruevski condemned the incidents and urged party leaders and MPs to resolve their disagreements peacefully and in a democratic manner .
In the first phase , the plant will produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement a year .
Kosovo customs has been guided to stop Serbian goods re @-@ exported through the neighbouring countries .
" We truly believe that palpable progress can be made over the next few months , so we invite both sides to demonstrate flexibility , " Barroso said .
The loyalty of the public that has grown up with the MESS , but also of the new , young public , suggest that what we are doing is good and that this festival has a future .
While France and Spain may agree on the general idea of a regional union , they appear to differ on the details .
" The most important thing is to give Romania a stable government as soon as possible . "
However , many of those detained have later been released by the courts .
Jazz aficionados got their share too .
For countries in the Balkans , Osama bin Laden 's death on May 1st provided an opportunity to re @-@ assess the security situation in the region .
To them , it indicated , as did waves of earlier wiretaps and arrests , that the government is using the investigation to stamp out secularist opposition .
BiH authorities did an excellent job of organising and managing this major event .
Turkey 's Istanbul University has initiated a Children 's University this summer aimed at broadening the scientific culture of young students and encouraging them to pursue a career in the field .
By giving the statements on not removing Serbian institutions and never recognising Kosovo , he made political statements . "
" I assume that the future of Turkish economic presence will be decisive for the overall role that this country can play in the region , which is urgently looking for new investments , " he added .
However , despite the compensation , most of those affected by the tragedy are upset with the government 's dealing with the situation .
The global economic crisis has had a negative impact on tourism in Greece and other regional destinations this year .
Consumers try to spend less on food , vendors say .
Both gates are technically ready to be fully operational , but the roadblocks and barricades that have been erected on nearby roads prevent the gates from opening .
Drivers have about a three week grace period to adjust to the new regulations .
Some locals say nature is exacting revenge .
The situation in Struga is calming down , residents say , after Muslims held violent protests this week and last , causing a series of religious @-@ based incidents .
A new facility under the EU 's Instrument for Pre @-@ Accession Assistance ( IPA ) is currently being established to promote civil society development and dialogue in the Western Balkans , the EC said in a statement Wednesday .
Foreign ministers of eight EU countries have urged cancellation of visas for the Western Balkan countries . [ AFP ]
Finally some good news for us .
Most commentators agree with Ceku that KSF deployments will strengthen Kosovo 's image , reversing the country 's perception as being in need of foreign troops to one which contributes troops .
Neither Janjic nor Bancroft expect Friday 's incident to trigger a larger conflict .
The Greek food and drinks producer Vivartia plans to invest 800m euros in the expansion of its activities in Southeast Europe .
Bulgaria 's Borisov seeks confidence vote
The measures include suspension of monthly loan instalments for up to 12 months and issuance of new loans with a 12 @-@ month grace period to repair damaged businesses , equipment and merchandise .
Everyone agrees the new factory will be a turning point for Kragujevac , dubbed " the Valley of Hunger " after the downfall of its industry in the 1990s .
The charge would be 1 euro per square meter , payable , says Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , in 12 instalments .
It amounts to a form of organised crime that is directly related to mobsters and money laundering . "
After that fiasco , some thought the country should sit out the contest for a year .
Bentler : [ Recognition ] does not influence KFOR 's mandate or the position of the mission as a whole regarding the status of Kosovo .
A financial forum for Southeast Europe is wrapping up in Bucharest .
Croatia 's Kostelic family on the throne again
More than that , however , it can be interpreted as an invitation to reconciliation and unity for all the people of BiH .
She said she doesn 't trust anyone in power anymore .
There were 128,000 in 2010 .
When contacted by SETimes , bank officials issuing such loans refused to go on record .
The report gave the country credit for the work achieved on legislation , the economy , and implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement .
Also in culture and sports : Budva , Montenegro hosted an international food fair , and Cypriot tennis star Marcos Baghdatis beats the best player in the world .
While considered the favourite for the post for months , Hosni received only 22 votes in the first round Thursday , thus failing to secure the needed majority .
The projects offer financial assistance in training , mobility and career development .
Economic relations need a boost and the two governments recently signed a number of agreements aiming to encourage better ties between their business communities .
" Frequently just one man works the shift .
The pipeline would carry 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas each year to Europe .
Analysts say EU candidate status rejection means less money for Albania
Though the negotiations have not yielded results so far , analysts say they are a positive move .
Macedonia and the IMF have successfully completed negotiations on a credit line worth 480m euros , Finance Minister Zioran Stavrevski announced on Wednesday ( December 8th ) .
Since then , the Wild Boars have won five out of seven national championships .
The DPA and the Albanian Union for Integration ( DUI ) have been on the same path for years - thus sparking conflicts inside the Albanian community or conflict between the Albanians and the other communities . [ It is a party for those who ] had no chance in the existing parties -- intellectuals , professors , businessmen , students and ordinary people who have not identified with the DPA or DUI .
In Tirana , foreign writers are in high demand , including Danielle Steel , Johanna Lindsey and Dan Brown , according to Adrion Ltd , Tirana 's largest bookstore .
A regional approach should avoid different interpretations of the same events where each side in the conflict has its own truth .
The following day , he said the move was fully legitimate but could impede Macedonia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
" I think this visit will have a good impact on the development of Albania and on EU and NATO integration . "
Two years after Montenegro gained independence , fears that Russians and other foreigners could buy up large amounts of land are fueling a heated debate over liberalizing real estate laws in the small Adriatic country .
These changes are intended to increase trust between parties and the public .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( left ) , in Paris this month with French President Nicolas Sarkozy . [ Getty Images ]
The interior ministers of the 27 @-@ nation bloc approved the document during a meeting in Luxembourg , on the eve of an EU @-@ Pakistan summit in Brussels .
A final decision on the construction of Bulgaria 's second nuclear power plant will not be taken before the end of March , under a new deal signed with Russia .
The UN court 's sentences in 2007 prompted angry reactions in Croatia .
But contrary to Ivanko 's statement and the newspaper reports , UNMIK Police Deputy Commissioner Jim Lias said the international police force had no proof of MUP stations in Kosovo .
Though sorrowful , the messages also highlighted the late singer 's ideals : peace , solidarity and unity .
He believes that Yugoslavia would have been the very first Eastern European country to join the EU and NATO had it remained unified .
The blast was reportedly audible 10km away .
Croatian National Olympic Team President Zlatko Matesa is confident that the athletes will give their best .
" As for the strike , it is one of the few tools employees have to temporarily stop the production process and to ask their employers to hear their requests to stop layoffs and to sign contracts , " a journalist from Greek daily Kathimerini told SETimes .
Polish President Lech Kaczynski expressed his country 's support for Turkey 's EU bid , during a meeting with counterpart Ahmet Necdet Sezer in Ankara on Tuesday ( January 23rd ) .
Croatia and the province of Kosovo have not yet created adequate conditions for a sustainable return of refugees .
Experts say a new sarcophagus needs to be built to contain the radiation that is leaking through cracks and holes in the concrete and steel cover that was erected hastily after the blast and meltdown at the nuclear plant 's Unit 4 on April 26th , 1986 .
Under an EU decision taken in December 2006 , eight other chapters -- free movement of goods , right of establishment and freedom to provide services , financial services , agriculture and rural development , fisheries , transport policy , customs union , and external relations - remain frozen .
Also , the potential to expand tourism and improve Serbia 's image through Exit are even bigger , and we intend to use that potential in the coming period .
Also in news this week : Serbia gets a negative rating from Standard & Poor 's and Albania announces the sale of the state @-@ owned refining and trading company ARMO .
One of the main issues of concern in the elections involved the so @-@ called " prohibited voters ' lists . "
Croatian President Stipe Mesic is on a two @-@ day visit to the Czech Republic to meet with President Vaclav Klaus , Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek , Prague Mayor Pavel Bem and others .
The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment ( CPT ) published a report last month on the situation in Kosovo prisons and detention centres , acknowledging that " the legal framework governing the deprivation of liberty by the Kosovo Police ( KP ) has undergone certain changes . "
Most government ministers are satisfied with their share of the pie , but not Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac .
However , the Bosniak Intellectual Council Congress ( VKBI ) , an NGO , issued a statement encouraging closer ties in the future between BiH and Turkey .
There is little talk on how to move forward afterwards .
He also said that three months earlier Turkey 's secret service had warned security forces around the country of a possible attack by two PKK @-@ affiliated suicide bombers .
A high number of police human rights abuses go unreported .
" These Hollywood characters are exactly what our kids are enslaved by , " wrote Albena Hristova on the wall of one Facebook group uniting supporters of the monument make @-@ over .
" Right after the removal of reciprocity measures , our market was overflowed with goods from Serbia , which , according to experts , were much lower in price than other products , " the agency said .
School is just around the corner , but Serbian teachers have a list of grievances they want settled before they step into the classroom .
The film " traces the path of the war in the former Yugoslavia , from its start in July of 1991 , to the Operation Storm offensive in August of 1995 , with the intent of determining whether Croatian General Ante Gotovina is guilty of war crimes , " according to the film company 's website .
One would be to suspend its participation in projects that are of strategic importance for Russia , like the South Stream gas pipeline project and the Bourgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline .
Croatian swimmer Aleksej Puninski won the gold medal in the Men 's 50m butterfly event at the European Short Course Championships in Helsinki on December 10th .
The two sides pledged to double bilateral trade in five years .
Hadise is not alone .
Ankara and Washington also pledged " continued co @-@ operation in Afghanistan , " including through " continued Turkish contributions to Afghanistan . "
The US company Barr Pharmaceuticals is set to acquire a 72.67 % stake in the leading Croatian pharmaceutical producer , Pliva , having deposited more than 13.5m Pliva shares with the central depository agency in Zagreb on October 10th .
Many of its young voters are said to have never travelled abroad .
Trade expert Driton Ahmetaj told SETimes that in the next few weeks , companies will try to attract consumers through cheaper prices to be able to get the market .
The EU 's monitoring helps you see where you stand , " she said .
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" Under this law , the War Veterans of KLA are excluded from benefits and their rights , while martyrs , invalids and their families are considered as a social category , " War Veterans Organization of KLA Chairman Muharrem Xhemajli told SETimes .
Thus , we can become a regional power , " he said .
" We do not want to go contrary to the state [ Serbia ] because we do not have any other country , but we must pay attention to our people .
Moreover , he claims that Belgrade is violating the commitments it has already accepted , because by signing the CEFTA agreement , Kosovo is recognised as an equal economic partner with the same rights as all other members in the region .
These are the only lines that can ensure a stable European course , the only lines that guarantee that there will be no train crash on the way to Europe .
" They see themselves as a major regional power , and that enables them to ask for things they didn 't have the confidence to ask for before . "
Weathermen warn it will peak on Saturday ( July 10th ) , with 17.860 cubic metres per second and a water level expected to reach 677cm -- 16cm above the historic high of 2006 .
Others believe it is the country 's ethnic division that presents the Wahhabis with an opportunity .
Meanwhile , the people who don 't need such benefits due to high incomes from other sources will not feel the sting .
It found that despite the EULEX mission 's help in developing legal institutions and strengthening the rule of law in Kosovo , " investigations and prosecutions for war crimes and organised crime remain slow and erratic . "
Mission Chief Hans Ola Urstad said that the stipulated fines " are too high for the situation in Serbia and can lead to auto @-@ censorship and the shutdown of certain media . "
" BiH companies are the best clients of that Croatian port , " Prime Minister Ivo Sanader noted .
Goran Trajkov contributed to this report .
" Justice has been under continuous threat . "
The site server is said to be US @-@ based , with the person who paid for the domain currently unknown .
At the same time , the inter @-@ institutional mechanism of control , parliament @-@ presidency , will be consolidated . "
Inzko succeeded Miroslav Lajcak , who became Slovakia 's foreign minister on January 26th .
Governor Ardian Fullani explained the decision aims to boost the economy by stimulating consumer spending and investments .
" The main motivation of the group in Germany was hatred of American citizens , " Ziercke said .
A new report by UNESCO hails Turkish scientific publications as " splendid " and says their number increased threefold between 1997 and 2002 .
Last week , however , Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said a " series of provocations from Skopje " were setting back relations .
They anticipate completion of the translation project in 2010 .
France 's Societe Generale bank , which has agreed to participate in the second bailout plan for the debt @-@ laden Balkan country , is said to hold 2.9 billion euros in Greek government bonds .
A deal proposed by Russia , paving the way for Serbia 's inclusion in the South Stream gas pipeline project , will make the Balkan country a regional energy leader , a senior Belgrade official said on Tuesday .
Teixeira voiced satisfaction with Croatia 's accomplishments in armed forces reforms , and said he hopes Croatia will become a member of NATO and the EU soon .
" It seems to me like the standard of living keeps getting worse .
Despite this , unemployment remains above 23 % and inflation , at the end of 2011 , topped the target of 6 % , settling at 7 % year @-@ on @-@ year , according to data presented by National Bank of Serbia ( NBS ) Governor Dejan Soskic .
Over @-@ construction has led to supply outweighing demand in some places , threatening financial problems for investors .
Where non @-@ majority communities form at least 10 % of the population , the post of vice @-@ president of the Municipal Assembly goes to a representative of non @-@ majority communities .
During the talks , Borisov said that while the energy deals the previous government signed with Russia are financially unfeasible , Bulgaria would have to pay huge penalties if it decides to pull out of them .
" This treaty is a one @-@ sided reading of the causes of the eurozone crisis ... The basic cause of this crisis is rooted in the sub @-@ optimality of the Monetary Union and in inadequate institutional and policy arrangements , " he told SETimes .
" Nuclear energy and the development of Belene will guarantee the country 's autonomy in terms of energy supplies . "
We hope that this step will be followed by the full liberalisation of the visa regime , " Macedonian Interior Minister Gordana Jankuloska said .
The company is valued at around 109m euros and owns two heavily @-@ indebted oil refineries .
The second round of voting is scheduled to take place Tuesday evening ( July 10th ) in parliament .
Chief Executive Officer Shyqri Haxha said the mobile service Vala , operated by the company , now has 1.2 million users .
Five people -- a Bulgarian national and four Greeks , including one of the suspected masterminds of the operation , a customs broker and two women -- were arrested in Athens and Greece 's second largest city , Thessaloniki , according to the finance ministry statement .
The list includes two super @-@ middleweight boxers -- Albania 's Kreshnik Qato , a world and Eastern European champion , and Romania 's Lucian Bute , who ranked fourth in his category in the World Boxing Federation 's world ratings for March 2008 .
According to Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , the success of Croatian athletes has made it possible to launch such a project .
Joining NATO is suppored by only 26 % of the population , while 55 % oppose Alliance membership .
Now is the time for Kosovo to start negotiating with Macedonia and Montenegro over the issue , " says Gashi .
If tried and convicted , he faces a possible life sentence .
Regarding the Wall , Serbian President Boris Tadic said that the biggest world leaders at the time had the wisdom to make the right decisions .
By Linda Karadaku and Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina and Mitrovica -- 16 / 09 / 11
All arms producers in BiH agree that relations need to be redefined in terms of ownership of such companies .
In this regard , the political crisis that you 're talking about is a democratic process which can happen in any democracy .
" Some [ Kamenica prisoners ] received electrical shocks , and others suffered terrible pain through the use of high @-@ pressure air hoses that were attached to their legs , " the indictment alleged .
Baskan disagrees , arguing that " Turkey has its own reasons to engage the Middle East and it does not seem to care too much about how the US and the EU views Turkey 's deepening relations with the Middle East . "
The Kuwaiti company Al @-@ Zamel presented a project to build a commercial and residential complex near the city of Bihac in Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 28th .
According to Eurostat , the gender pay gap across Europe generally has narrowed by 1 % to 3 % since 2002 .
" It is a very important project for us , because Serbian students who finish electro @-@ technological majors and technical sciences leave the country ... to work in big international software companies .
By Justin Vela and Alina Lehtinen for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 02 / 02 / 11
They noted they must overcome bilateral issues , so as to make association with the EU more efficient and to better counter economic challenges .
From September 30th through October 9th , 32 performances were presented during the 51st MESS festival in Sarajevo .
" Me and my wife came here to publicly oppose the bill on reforming the health system because we feel it may end up in the jaws of private sharks , " Augustin Cozma , a pensioner , told SETimes .
In Split , the second largest city , independent candidate Zeljko Kerum won over 57 % of the vote in a campaign financed by businessmen .
Political conflict
Athletes from 16 countries , including Croatia , Bulgaria , Romania , Montenegro , Greece , Albania , and Serbia , participated in the event .
Turkey 's Islamic @-@ rooted government won a victory this week in its simmering power contest with the country 's secular military .
Global woes cloud Croatia 's holiday season
SETimes : Some say that Demos was formed by former President Branko Crvenkovski as a satellite organisation to help him win the next election .
What is the new strategy on global recognition ?
They have been joined by politicians and activists of various hues in a public campaign to prevent Canada 's Rosia Montana Gold Corporation ( RMGC ) to start the largest cyanide @-@ based surface gold exploitation in Europe .
The main source of dispute in the talks has been the reinstatement of ownership rights to the thousands of people who were forced out of their properties when Cyprus was divided in 1974 .
Tomislav Nikolic , leader of the ultranationalist Serbian Radical Party . [ Getty Images ]
New Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic presents his programme to the Serbian parliament on Monday ( July 7th ) in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
" Delay will raise tension and play into the hands of extremists on all sides . "
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 13 / 03 / 08
Shops are shutting down .
The adoption of the constitution represents the second historic moment for Kosovo after the proclamation of independence from Serbia on February 17th .
Maybe he will decide to reveal some of them in Belgrade when he is extradited , although the other clan members arrested before him as a rule failed to present anything truly new , " said Prelevic , who was the lawyer for Djindjic 's bodyguard Milan Veruovic in the assassination trial .
We had a diplomatic dialogue and will continue to discuss the issue , " Nimetz said .
Turkish Foreign Trade Minister Kursat Tuzmen 's visit to Albania culminated in the signing of a deal to eliminate customs duties on exports between the two countries .
He is married to a famous Slovak TV star , Jarmila Hargasova , with whom he has two daughters .
" Still , these protests played a role .
BiH 's political leaders told Davutoglu during individual meetings they are willing to engage in dialogue to overcome the stalemate .
" The books are the same ; my calligraphy is there , except the damage some books have suffered at the lack of proper care , " Janjevo registrar Ilaz Gashi told SETimes .
A recent Voice of Russia report said the country is seeking to form an international " quintet " of five countries - Albania , Macedonia , Montenegro , Russia and Serbia - that would act together in order to cut off drug routes going through Kosovo .
The island is at 31 , followed by Montenegro at 43 .
" This result underlines the crucial importance of continuing and accelerating reforms aimed at removing obstacles to the production of goods ' made in Kosovo ' and services provided domestically , " he said .
A similar measure , giving nearly 400 Romanian meat , poultry , fish and dairy establishments until the end of 2009 to complete structural changes required under EU hygiene legislation , was adopted a month ago .
Armco Smart also has agreed to invest an additional 28.9m euros in the next five years .
The defence and security committee rejected the two key bills on March 12th .
But even if it passes , the presidential candidate must face possible dissenting voices inside the ruling coalition .
" I blame the state , " she told SETimes as she left a pharmacy owned by Fotini Dimitropoulou , located in a working @-@ class suburb of Athens since 1984 .
Correspondent Dejan Stankovic was there for Serbia 's first @-@ game meltdown and the subsequent comeback against Germany .
The law , passed by the Romanian deputies on May 19th by a 203 @-@ 40 vote , bans any former communist dignitary and senior public servant from holding or running for public offices for a period of five years , once the law is promulgated .
A footnote will state , " This designation is without prejudice to positions on status , and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence . "
The first edition of Eco Festival was held in Herzeg Novi , Montenegro , from Friday ( June 19th ) to Sunday .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said this week that an agreement for a 7 billion @-@ euro loan will be concluded soon .
While Nikolic failed to achieve his goal , he claimed not to have lost anything in the political fight except " a few kilos . "
Since 1990 saw 82,000 births , the country 's birthrate is definitely in decline .
Constitutional Court reduces cost of parking violations in Croatia
In an apparent change of position , the pontiff voiced support for Turkey 's bid to join the EU .
In July , Eurodiesel reached 1.36 euros per litre .
The new Montenegrin constitution was adopted on Monday after 55 of 76 members of parliament voted in its favour , much to the consternation of Serbs .
Sejdiu said his party withdrawal " was a response to ignoring the ideas of this party by the [ PDK ] . "
The Serbian side will try to prove that the declaration sidestepped UN Security Council Resolution 1244 , which stipulates that any solution for the status of Kosovo must also be approved by the council .
US President George W. Bush signed a new law extending military assistance to aspiring NATO members Albania , Croatia , Georgia , Macedonia and Ukraine . [ Getty Images ]
The IMD analyses and ranks the surveyed countries on the basis of 327 criteria , grouped into four competitiveness factors , including economic performance , government efficiency , business efficiency and infrastructure .
Trade volume between the two countries exceeded $ 3 billion last year .
The Commission praised Belgrade 's efforts - particularly in harmonizing legislation with that of the EU and arresting the remaining Hague tribunal indictees -- but demanded continuing dialogue with Pristina .
They also agreed on expedited demarcation of the border with Kosovo in accordance with UN envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan .
Overall , 83 cross @-@ border agreements have been signed between Macedonia and the three neighboring countries , 60 % of which are in the final stages of implementation .
Until then , the leading EU countries will surely demand that Belgrade continues to act constructively towards Kosovo , i.e. to abolish Serbian institutions , particularly those in northern Kosovo . "
Behind Serbia are Bulgaria , Croatia , Romania , Slovenia , Hungary , the Czech Republic , Poland , and Russia , " Ministry State Secretary Jasna Matic told SETimes .
If the growth differential stays around 4 % in Romania 's favor , in conjunction with a possible 2 % average annual exchange rate appreciation of the domestic currency ( until adoption of the single currency ) , income per head in Romania could reach around 60 % of the EU average in a decade .
It is unacceptable that the communist government in Chisinau transfers responsibility for its internal problems to Romania and Romanian citizens , " it said .
He said the experience of Lithuania -- which managed to undertake comprehensive reforms within a decade -- could benefit Albania , and he called for bilateral co @-@ operation at the parliamentary level .
Facing an assassination attempt , Ataturk allegedly fled the presidential palace wearing a chador to disguise himself as a woman .
Mladic and former Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic are the two remaining fugitives sought by the ICTY .
" There 's been progress made , but it is not enough .
We only go through passport control at the first point of entry into the Schengen Zone , which typically takes no more than two minutes , " he told SETimes .
It is absurd that a single person can adopt a child , while if you apply for IVF treatment you need to prove how long you have been in a relationship .
But such parties , with new political ideas , are not in sight . "
We have Armenian readers and non @-@ Armenian readers , the number is equal , so we can say that Agos has crossed the borders of the Armenian community and has become a paper of the whole of Turkey .
That it is all about short @-@ term personal interests and not the party 's long @-@ term ones , " Ovidiu Damian , a 43 @-@ year old teacher , told SETimes .
" The more reputable companies know not to sell to the Iranians , so the front companies will ask companies in other countries to buy the items , " Paul Brannan , a senior analyst at the Institute for Science and International Security , told SETimes .
Progress reached over the past 19 months of talks should not be lost even if current Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat loses Sunday 's election to hard @-@ liner Dervis Eroglu , Papandreou said after meeting with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias in Nicosia .
Radmila Sekeriska ( centre ) was elected the new SDSM leader . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
" In the Soravia resort , there will be a spa centre with a little swimming pool , spaces for steam baths and fitness ... several shops and a little cafeteria .
Member states " must not obstruct or block the accession process over questions relating to bilateral disputes , " the report says .
By Baris Yılmaz for Southeast European Times -- 10 / 11 / 10
Strikes and protests by Serbia 's raspberry growers , who clashed with police , failed to set the purchase price for this year 's raspberry harvest at last year 's figure of 1.5 euros per kilogram .
The seasoned performer told the crowd that he well remembered his concert in the Serbian capital three decades ago .
Though no fixed price was given , Baytree Capital CEO Michael Gardner told the New York Times that the sale price is expected reach over 99m euros , and will be sold to a buyer who " will respect the property and its history . "
" Instead of carrying out reforms to improve democratic standards , Albania is experiencing a period of de @-@ democratisation , " SP lawmaker Ditmir Bushati told SETimes .
Yildiz Sahin is a Turkish social worker in Oberhausen , Germany and has worked with victims of family violence and forced marriage .
The future of the Jazz Festival is guaranteed with such a trend of Jazzers and audience , whose number is getting bigger , " says Belopeta .
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens - 18 / 02 / 12
The Fitch ratings agency upgraded Romania 's long @-@ term credit rating one notch to BBB- on Monday ( July 4th ) , thus bringing it to investment grade .
" For me , it is not only about economy .
In the nearly three @-@ centuries @-@ long tradition of Alka , it happened just a few times , " said Ivan Zorica .
Shutting down two units at Bulgaria 's Kozloduy plant has exacerbated energy shortages in the region , according to Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha and his visiting Bulgarian counterpart , Sergey Stanishev .
Dumitrescu , number two in the world rankings , won the title in a match against South Korea 's Bon Gil Gu .
Only 1.3 % of the working age population in Romania participates in education and training . [ AFP ]
These proposals now need to be put into concrete form .
The 1912 Stockholm Games were the last time Serbia participated in the Olympics as an independent state .
Turkish authorities insist they are tackling the issue .
Those were the victories of democracy and freedom over Milosevic 's grand Serbian policy of aggression , destruction and hatred , " Kosor said at a ceremony marking the day .
Relations were evaluated as good and free of any unresolved issues , the ministry said .
The visit came at a crucial time for Turkey , which is considering a possible military incursion into Iraq .
" Albania has continued to make progress in addressing the political criteria in line with the European Partnership , " it said , adding that the country 's June parliamentary elections met " most international standards . "
" It was a great success . "
" KFOR welcomes a thorough investigation and , in the case there is clear evidence , the criminals will be brought to justice , " the NATO peacekeeping force said .
Instead , Jelasic argues , budget restrictions will force a pension reduction of approximately 5 % .
" A paradise island has been transformed into a hell , " Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference on Saturday .
" The action plan discussed at the integration committee does not contain specific and very explicit terms and obligations , and this is not very hopeful .
Serbia 's men 's volleyball team scored bronze after defeating Cuba 3 @-@ 2 during a World League match in Cordoba , Argentina .
The same day , Croatia 's Ivo Karlovic triumphed in the Stockholm Open and won his third career ATP title , defeating Thomas Johansson of Sweden 6 @-@ 3 , 3 @-@ 6 , 6 @-@ 1 .
" We will do this regardless of the ethnicity of those involved in the crime . "
2010 will be a " year of Japan " in Turkey , Culture and Tourism Minister Ertugrul Gunay announced .
" Consumer and investor confidence is paramount ; if measures are necessary then take them immediately , this foot @-@ dragging is lethal , " Lekatsas told SETimes .
Last Thursday , EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele warned that the standoff threatens the country 's chances of being granted EU candidate status .
Germany 's support of Serbia 's EU candidacy , given after Belgrade reached an agreement last week on Kosovo 's regional representation , clears the final obstacle for Serbia to become a candidate for EU membership this week .
As EUSR , Lajcak will continue to offer the EU 's advice , promote overall Union co @-@ ordination , and provide political guidance to the EU Police Mission ( EUPM ) and EU Forces ( EUFOR ) .
Also this week : a fashion festival starts in Sarajevo and Cristian Mungiu 's new film wins Best Picture at the European Film Academy Awards .
" Our attempt is not a fight to eliminate the other side .
In Dubrovnik , Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) Mayor Dubravka Suica lost to the centre left Croatian People 's Party ( HNS ) candidate Andro Vlahusic .
But according to the Supreme Commander of Allied Command Transformation , General Stephane Abrial , this poses no obstacle to co @-@ operation with NATO .
" In Europe , over the last ten years , natural disasters have killed 100,000 people and caused damage worth 150 billion euros , " EU Commissioner for International Co @-@ operation , Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva wrote in her blog on December 20th .
Evangelos Venizelos will be national defence minister , while Tina Birbili will be environment , energy and climate change minister .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 08 / 08 / 07
He continues to take a tough line on the issue , pledging that any name change must be put before voters in a referendum .
( BNT , Dnevnik - 07 / 07 / 11 ; Mediafax , Voice of America , AP , Jerusalem Post - 06 / 07 / 11 )
The Ohrid Framework Agreement remains an essential element for democracy and rule of law , it said .
Initially , the government hopes to build an 1,800mw power plant at the Black Sea port of Sinop .
Earlier this year , Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed that the Garbala early @-@ warning radar in Azerbaijan be integrated into the US missile defence system , instead of the one the Pentagon wants to install in the Czech Republic .
Romania 's National Commission for the Nuclear Activity Control President Vajda Borbala said the first steps towards making the two shipments successful date back five years .
Kosovo Serbs demanding reciprocity for return of refugees and rebuilding of houses have reportedly reached an agreement with UNMIK .
About 33,000 hauliers walked off the job to protest a government measure aimed at opening up the road freight sector to competition by cutting the price of new licenses .
In the first six months of 2011 , police say Republika Srpska logged 206 illegal weapons cases .
She cried throughout the interview for this story .
Montenegro took over the one @-@ year presidency of the CEI in January .
" We feel that with the press , the media coverage that this case has been given , we have a very good chance of finding out who he is . "
Karadzic , along with his military commander Ratko Mladic , have been indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
She won a narrow victory in the fifth and final round of voting for the post Tuesday ( September 22nd ) .
This year 's Imagine Cup was held in Warsaw , Poland last week .
Differences between the two sides persist on three core issues : governance , property claims and citizenship issues .
The project was presented to the public , attracting huge interest .
Fourteen months of largely fruitless talks between representatives of Belgrade and Pristina ended on March 10th , when UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari announced that nothing more was to be gained .
Young and determined , eloquent and ambitious , the new party leader has been described in the media as a " man for change . "
Romania 's first lab for measuring radiation released by cell phones was inaugurated in the southwest town of Craiova on August 4th .
" The position of the EU is based on the progress done .
Similar tax overhauls in other countries , particularly the Baltic states , have shown favourable results .
Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Dominique Mamberti ( right ) visited the Memorial Room for Mother Teresa in the Feudal Tower in Skopje . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
High Representative to Bosnia and Herzegovina Miroslav Lajcak met on Monday ( February 11th ) with Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen and Democratic Party of Socialists leader Milo Djukanovic , who has been charged with forming the country 's new government .
The Bulgarian Black Sea coastal city of Varna is hosting the 18th " Varna Summer " International Theatre Festival from May 31st to June 11th .
Before the match with Serbia , could you possibly make " accidental " misinterpretation in Rajevac 's instructions to the footballers ?
Another major development was the conclusion of Croatia 's EU membership talks in the end of June and the signing of the country 's Accession Treaty with the 27 @-@ nation bloc on December 9th .
But Dacic 's statement is not an isolated case when it comes to the opinions expressed by Serbian officials lately .
This applies also to treasures of Islamic or other origin .
Until now , Bulgaria has not had an airport in this category .
" We don 't position ourselves behind the lines of the cops , " Lolos said .
" There was one instance where tax inspectors boarded foreign @-@ flagged vessels for checks , something that is very bothersome for the owners and crew .
We went to the other .
It will take time for Albania to fulfill all criteria and standards , and the EU should also show its readiness to welcome new members , including Albania in the future .
Greece is a full member of both NATO and EU .
Currently , the focus is on the interior .
Respecting institutions is crucial to the country 's EU integration process , the officials said . ( Top Channel , News 24 , TVSH , Klan , Telegrafi - 16 / 03 / 11 )
Police co @-@ operation between Romania and Italy will be intensified , Romanian Interior Minister Christian David said at a press conference Saturday ( May 17th ) in Ramnicu @-@ Valcea , a town north @-@ west of Bucharest .
" The bottom line is that the Western states are more and more pronouncedly talking about trust when they mention Romania and its expected Schengen accession .
Describing his proposal for a solution to the Kosovo status issue as " fair and balanced , " UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari said on Wednesday ( January 24th ) that its main goal was to ensure that all of the province 's communities would live together in peace .
Financial support comes from donors such as the United States , United Kingdom , France and the European Commission .
In Varna , the NATO chief held talks with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov , Parliament Speaker Tsetska Tsacheva and Foreign Minister Nickolay Mladenov .
The traffickers locked her in a house for several months , where she was supposed to serve at least six men per day .
His role as head of MAG , established in 2003 , keeps him busy .
Until an agreement is reached and OHR is closed , BiH is not eligible to submit its application for EU membership candidacy or to activate the NATO @-@ approved Membership Action Plan .
On the other hand , it seems that the international community is becoming increasingly fed up with the Cyprus issue and the intransigence of its two leaders .
This festival differs from other jazz events in that all performers come from the same religious background -- they are Muslims .
" The election outcome also shows that we will have a neighbouring country in which a respectable number of people ... are not focused on the past , " he said .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 27 / 06 / 11
Serbian Interior Minister Dragan Jocic and his visiting Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Petkov signed an agreement Monday ( November 12th ) on border control co @-@ operation .
" It is a very broad and strong co @-@ operation to ensure that fewer people have to endure sleepless nights or freezing temperatures because of any energy crisis in the region , " Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai said . [ Getty Images ]
During a speech in Istanbul earlier this month , Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused France of thinking more about the oil resources in Libya than humanitarian aspects .
Osijek was the last stop of the 2009 World Cup circuit .
EC Vice President Franco Frattini ( left ) and Portuguese Interior Minister Ruiz Pereira speak with the press in Brussels on Tuesday ( September 18th ) . [ Getty Images ]
What is more , the system has become so ossified politically that there is practically no way for such nonconformity to be implemented within its official structures . "
Hence , they need strong support from the international community to remain in the enclaves and to reinforce their presence there .
Turkey would not look favourably on the accords , unless Armenia withdraws from Azerbaijani land , he was quoted as saying by Reuters .
The Macedonian side , though , wants the adjective " Macedonian " for its state and language .
Romania 's FDI inflow was 7.2 % of GDP in 2006 .
" The Western Balkans are an important part of Europe , " de Hoop Scheffer said , stressing the need to " bring this part of the world closer to the Euro Atlantic institutions . "
If it 's useful for people in the Balkans to conduct more trade and business with Turkey -- I don 't know if it will be useful -- but I also know that Brussels looks weak at the moment .
Report : Bulgaria may block Turkey 's EU membership
Truckers launched a new protest on September 13th , blocking some highways and busy streets in Athens .
The country lost about 2.22 % of its residents ; 65.8 % of the victims were Bosniaks , 25.6 % Serbs and 8 % Croats .
" In every free country , and in the interest of citizens , even of those who protest , the decisions of the courts may be changed only by other court decisions , not by other instruments , " he said .
One of the persons killed had earlier stabbed a Romanian .
" There is no reason to panic . "
The Balkans are affected both by the large lithospheric plates of Eurasia and Africa , as well as smaller units such as the Arabian plate and the Adriatic microplate .
He didn 't rule out the possibility of his own candidacy .
A large section of Croatian territory , however , falls under the control of local Serbs , who set up an autonomous republic .
While Romania has launched campaigns to prevent drug abuse and safe sex , no youth alcohol prevention campaigns have been undertaken .
That 's good for the government but , said Koukouvinou , not so good for the professionals whose lives will be changed .
The focus for BiH during 2006 must be on sustaining and expanding the benefits that economic reforms can deliver .
He urged Tirana to fulfill its obligations towards minorities as a precondition of European integration .
Therefore , all I can do is wait for better times to get the most of this sale , " he told SETimes .
Sutanovac : The big defence system reform will wrap up early next year , and Serbia will have an army of nearly 36,000 members who will meet the highest professional standards .
Only then could Albanians join the European family .
The most popular positions are managers , sales representatives , software development experts , accountants , system administrators , advisers , sales specialists and internet marketing experts .
" A sacrifice should leave some kind of mark , otherwise it is pointless .
According to Talat , who is behind in the polls , such an outcome would also harm Turkey 's EU bid and relations between Athens and Ankara , as well as hamper Cyprus 's economic growth .
The funds will be provided from 2010 to 2013 .
Serbia is home to the Exit Festival , which closed Monday ( July 11th ) .
He also warns that the public can expect mass layoffs because the economy will not be able to withstand additional strain in the form of taxes and contributions .
But he succeeded in realising his idea , like he always does , and I am exceptionally honoured to be here , " Jarmusch said .
A group of retired Turkish soldiers and hard @-@ liner nationalists face charges of belonging to an alleged " terrorist network " that aimed to oust the Islamist @-@ rooted government .
Montenegro has done much to establish the necessary legal framework and institutions since gaining independence , the EC said .
Borissov has said he would pull the plug on all projects that are too expensive , including those with Russia .
Regardless of different religious beliefs and political considerations , the international community has an obligation to unite in the face of worldwide terrorism , he said in comments reported by the ANA @-@ MPA news agency .
After the recent street protests in Chisinau , President Vladimir Voronin promptly accused Romania of interference in internal affairs .
( Various sources - 16 / 11 / 09 @-@ 23 / 11 / 09 )
" I have confidence in Antic , as much as in Vidic and Stankovic .
By Sasa Ilic and Milena Petrovic for Southeast European Times in Novi Sad -- 31 / 07 / 09
" Bogdanovic said that over 34m euros worth of incentives have been allocated to 34 businessmen from Kosovo for production and service activities , " the agency reported , quoting Bogdanovic as saying his government " is continuing to invest in Kosovo and that the only way for people to survive is for them to be able to have jobs and support themselves . "
But the process of change should be led by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi , Moussa Ibrahim noted , describing the Libyan leader as a " unifying figure " and ruling out any negotiations on the ruler 's future .
If Aeroflot were to buy JAT , and Serbia were to ratify the accord , the Russian company could freely fly across Europe and be protected on home territory .
It is expected to start providing fixed telephony and internet services by the end of the year .
" Sooner rather than later you 've got to say ' Enough 's enough .
" We don 't have an optimism here based on the real situation , " said Mimoza Kusari Lila , deputy chairman of The Alliance for the New Kosovo ( AKR ) .
Mesic 's relations with the Catholic Church 's hierarchy were under constant tension , as he criticized their involvement in politics and they criticized him claiming he is not protecting national interests .
SETimes : How do you see the future of the Serb community in Kosovo ?
My family will gather and we will enjoy the holiday together , like we do every year .
The International Commission on Missing Persons ( ICMP ) is helping the OMPF in its grim task .
This summer , rock fans in Serbia can attend a number of interesting concerts , capped by the Rolling Stones in mid @-@ July .
The Swedish retailer 's signature flat packs and modernist styles may soon be coming to Bucharest .
" There should be no signing of the SAA before Ratko Mladic is arrested and full co @-@ operation established , " she told members of the European Parliament 's Foreign Affairs Committee .
Dimitris Kaimas : The cafes and taverns are overcrowded these days , as many like to watch Karagounis , Gekas and the other players .
Leaders in BiH , Kosovo and Serbia must take steps to put their countries on the right track and prevent the region from sliding backwards , the EU parliamentarian says in an exclusive interview with SETimes .
He was succeeded by South Africa 's Richard Goldstone , Louise Arbour of Canada and del Ponte .
Basha pulled Rama into a civic campaign . "
Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Bulgaria , Croatia , Greece , Macedonia , Moldova , Romania , Serbia @-@ Montenegro and Turkey pledged to adapt their laws to meet EU and Council of Europe standards .
Iliadis and 2004 triple @-@ jump silver medalist Chrysopigi Devetzi represent its best hopes for medals .
As part of the Istanbul meetings , the IMF announced its new projections for the world economy , which showed that the recession is coming to an end .
" This is Serbia 's biggest economic undertaking , and this agreement will guarantee our country 's huge economic development , " Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said late Monday .
According to the agency , the move reflects the country 's " relative wealth and the government 's affordable , albeit worsening debt metrics . "
Italy 's Lower House of Parliament Speaker Gianfranco Fini visited Serbia on Monday ( May 10th ) .
Despite the trauma of August , no major resorts or tourist facilities have reported mass cancellations , the minister said .
" Falling out with Turkey does not serve the purposes of Turkish Cypriots , " Eroglu said .
Both professors eventually resigned from the state Human Rights Advisory Council , which was headed by Kaboglu .
The vote was called by major voices within the party after Geoana 's failure to beat incumbent Traian Basescu in December 's presidential runoff .
Dayton has kept the peace , but the country is stagnating and needed reforms face institutional obstacles .
" The country needs major improvement in the Doing Business ranking , not ' tinkering at the margin ' . "
Tugluk 's lawyer said she will appeal the sentence .
Now Ceca stands accused of embezzlement and illegal possession of weapons -- charges that could land her in prison for up to 15 years .
The grandson of 1896 marathon winner Spyridon Louis plans to auction the cup this month .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader met on March 31st with High Representative to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Valentin Inzko in Mostar .
The Court of Pristina approves these deportations because by law , street beggars are committing a criminal offence .
The meeting assessed the conference 's work during the previous year .
It employs only the disabled , its own members .
The programme would need approval at the EU summit next month , but Greece -- the largest recipient of EU funds in 2008 -- is reportedly opposed to it .
OHR gives more responsibility to Bosnian leaders
Serbia 's scientific community received a boost this month as the country became an associate member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research ( CERN ) .
He also reaffirmed the military 's strong commitment to a " pluralistic " democracy and pledged to look into " civil @-@ military relations , the fight against terrorism , democracy and secularism from an academic perspective . "
Over 50 foreign film titles were featured .
Tacidar Seyhan , a member of the same parliamentary committee from the Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) , says Nabucco is a " dead project " for Turkey and that " Ankara has no use for it . "
And could northern Kosovo and the issue of the northern gates become part of the dialogue despite Pristina 's firm objections ?
He underlined that this new beginning could mark a new era for boosting regional co @-@ operation .
Reuters cited Barroso as noting that the EU would consider offering loans to Bulgaria for the Belene project ; construction could cost up to 6 billion euros .
Brussels and Moscow signalled their readiness Monday ( May 21st ) to step up efforts towards settling a long @-@ running dispute over Polish meat exports , one of the issues on the agenda of a contentious EU @-@ Russia summit last week .
The joint initiative aims to provide students with practical skills in the IT field , through several @-@ month courses , and award them internationally recognised Microsoft certificates .
Brazil leads the table with five and is followed by Italy with four and Germany with three .
The nationalists gathered in front of the Banya Bashi Mosque to protest mosque 's loudspeakers .
A cabinet led by that new alliance would " pursue a responsible national and state policy in the interests of all Serbia 's citizens , " he added .
A Turkish movie was the surprise winner at one of Europe 's top film events .
" I have always been involved in human rights issues , even as justice minister , " Simonovic told reporters .
The results have been tainted .
The Croatian government will provide 500,000 euros to help families who have lost their homes , while the Rebro Medical Centre in Zagreb has offered to help those suffering from radiation exposure .
EU : Kosovo needs to maintain momentum
That drew a sharp reaction from both Bakoyannis and the main Greek opposition party , PASOK , whose spokesman , George Papaconstantinou , said Macedonia obviously has no intention of helping solve the name dispute .
The political context for the reform is not friendly , however .
The report examines key evidence introduced at Slobodan Milosevic 's trial at The Hague . [ Getty Images ]
The debt crisis , which started in Greece in 2010 , spread to Ireland and Portugal , and continued towards core eurozone nations such as Italy and Spain , the third- and fourth @-@ largest economies in the club .
Yes , Belgrade would retain the right to stay engaged in Kosovo , but they would lose effective control of what was formerly a part of Serbia 's territory .
Serbia without Kosovo is not Serbia .
But Greece is still insisting on an investigation , without letting the allegations tatter bi @-@ lateral relations at the official level .
Ashton , meanwhile , said the co @-@ ordinated draft is a reflection of " our common commitment to Serbia 's European perspective . "
" Eliminating the 50 % requirement reduces the chances for consensus between the ethnic @-@ Macedonian and ethnic @-@ Albanian parties and raises questions about a president 's legitimacy , " says Jeton Shasivari , a professor at Southeast European University in Tetovo .
Although the emphasis now is on keeping them safe from attack , the purpose of the zones is much broader , Father Sava explains .
" Believing that they would always have access to limitless bank financing , many of them launched long @-@ term projects , financed with short @-@ term credits , which was irrational , " he said .
Culture and Society : New art gallery opens in Bulgaria
" The opening of this kind of base is in the interest of not only Serbian citizens , but also the citizens of all regional countries .
According to Dusan Janjic , president of the Forum for Ethnic Relations , it is no accident that the controversy is heating up now .
The operation against one of the best @-@ organised criminal gangs in the region resulted from months of co @-@ operation between the police forces of Serbia and Republika Srpska , according to Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic .
" One of them will be the patriarch of the Orthodox Church and it would be a shame to discover later that he 's a Securitate general , " Dinescu said on August 9th .
" If we beat Russia [ in the qualifications ] , why couldn 't we repeat this with the US ? "
Hungary is worried about the potential for an environmental catastrophe similar to the one caused by another Romanian mine in 2000 .
Both sides reiterated their commitment to continue discussions to settle the issue .
Haliti : No , the coalition would simply reduce tension between the two parties .
" The reforms are the key for this country 's future and its politicians have to realise that , " new High Representative Miroslav Lajcak said . [ OHR ]
The location of the memorial is yet to be determined .
Milic hints that the campaign for Montenegrin membership in NATO has , so far , been effective .
A new rapprochement should grant that Turkey and Israel have joint interests to build on , but also differences to work out , " Balci notes .
" If they allow the euro to disappear , in that case those countries which provided funds for saving the states on the periphery will fall themselves .
This pollution affects mostly underground waters in an area that has suffered continuous water shortage issues .
For the first time , an expected audience of 340m will be able to see via CNN what Albania can offer .
Announcing the official results , Chief Returning Officer Lazaros Savvides said the turnout was 89.62 % , about 1 % lower than that in the 2003 presidential vote .
A number of impressive winter sports facilities arose in Sarajevo and on the surrounding mountains -- Jahorina , Trebevic and Bjelasnica .
The first wind generation turbine will soon be launched in Croatia 's Split @-@ Dalmatia County , enabling the production of electricity from renewable sources .
Parliament Speaker Dimitris Christofias won Cyprus ' crucial presidential runoff Sunday ( February 24th ) , after calling the Mediterranean island 's reunification is his top priority .
A total of 11 folklore ensembles from ten countries are participating in the 38th edition of the International Folklore Festival in Burgas , Bulgaria .
Macedonia is hosting the European Women 's Handball Championship from Tuesday ( December 2nd ) to December 14th .
Lindita Milo ( Lati ) , president of the Albanian Competition Authority , discusses the challenges of rooting out corruption and anti @-@ competitive practices .
" This is outrageous .
Theopposition party Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) said Saturday 's violence was unreasonable .
The EP stressed that the EU has committed to play a leading role in ensuring stability in the Balkans and has expressed its readiness " to assist the economic and political development of Kosovo by offering clear prospects for EU membership , as it has for the region as a whole . "
" This policy wasn 't led the right way from the very beginning , " he told SETimes , saying that " the PKK 's ceasefire promises couldn 't be trusted until they totally deny terror . "
Once in place , it would cover all of Europe except Bulgaria , Greece , Romania and Turkey , which are all NATO members .
Although the 1991 constitution established the office , it started operating only in 1997 and submitted its first report in 1998 .
An Istanbul court adjourned on Tuesday ( May 26th ) in the trial of author Nedim Gursel . [ File ]
That made the whole group a target , he argued , adding that authorities seemed more interested in highlighting Christian missionary activities than in exposing the real culprits behind the murders .
Meanwhile , the yield on Greece 's 10 @-@ year bond has more than doubled since May 2010 , hitting a record high of 18.4 % on Wednesday , as eurozone officials ended more than six hours of talks on a second bailout plan without reaching a consensus .
" I believe that the final countdown to solve these problems has begun , " he told SETimes .
Two of the countries in the common currency area -- Greece and Portugal -- will experience negative growth .
The extent to which he will use these powers is a subject of considerable interest in BiH .
According to Barroso , the minority issues are the primary responsibility of the member states .
As the only Muslim member of NATO , Turkey often has an advantage over its Western allies .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , whose country is already providing shelter to more than 10,000 Syrian refugees , has condemned the crackdown on civilians as " savagery . "
According to the second one , this share is even higher at 81 % .
Speaking to the Kosovo Unity Team , he said that while the process is being debated by the Security Council , nobody should impose another solution .
He says the living conditions are at the same level as in European immigration centres .
The bearer manipulates the pole to open and close the mouth as he dances , to the accompaniment of flute music .
Albania 's National Museum in Tirana hosted an exhibition of Iranian culture from February 11th to February ( Wednesday 17th ) .
Macedonia could get EU negotiations date in 2008 , Slovenia says
Nevertheless the EU , which Turkey is seeking to join , has repeatedly urged Ankara to amend or abolish the controversial legislation .
I applied for a visa at the Latvian Embassy in Rome .
The government , however , is more worried about inflation .
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IMF funds , though , could be in jeopardy due to a stand @-@ off over benefits .
" I expect positive developments .
I didn 't have Facebook or a mobile phone or whatever [ growing up ] , but the things that I was into and the things that I hated and what I loved and my fears and everything are exactly the same .
According to World Bank estimates , Serbia spends about 2.3 % of its GNP on road accidents .
Culture and Sports : Romanian weightlifter wins gold
Speaking after meeting professors and students at the Harvard University , Davutoglu said Ankara will appoint scientific attaches to countries with advanced high technologies such as the United States , Japan , China , Germany and England .
He said it was up to EU members to decide individually on the status of Kosovo and pointed out EULEX sought to " protect the people , all people , not to decide on the status " ; hence , the mission 's deployment would be in Belgrade 's interest as well .
Although I firmly believe that Greece is one of the few countries with a plethora of musical genres and traditions , it saddens me to see younger performers going abroad and imitating instead of seeking inspiration in our collective memory .
The general drop in Albania 's birthrate , coupled with deaths and high emigration , increased the population 's average age to 31.7 years .
Participants condemned any form of terrorism and religious violence .
Figel will tour various schools on the island and meet with President Demetris Christofias .
The Union proposed the deal earlier this year to facilitate Serbia 's access to pre @-@ accession funds .
Then came Radoncic 's bid .
The latest effort to end the division failed in 2004 , when the Greek Cypriots rejected a reunification plan proposed by then @-@ UN Secretary @-@ General Kofi Annan .
The device connects to PCs that run Skype and mobile phones .
Chief prosecutor Ranka Carapic denies the arrests -- which followed three years of investigation -- have anything to do with politics .
Most Greeks look back at this era with nostalgia and pride .
The protestors were upset because he visited the seat of Turkish rule in the north .
New data released on victims of BiH conflict
Nevertheless , life here remains comparatively inexpensive .
" I deeply regret the obstruction by certain politicians in Belgrade in blocking the signature , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said . [ Getty Images ]
In winter , daily energy needs in Serbia reach 11 million cubic metres , and up to now , have been met exclusively through exports from Russia .
The two institutions play a key role in relations with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
" We take the US State Department Human Rights report seriously , especially the fight against corruption , as well as [ judicial ] independence , media freedom , and the rights of women , children and the disabled , " Qendrim Gashi , adviser to President Atifete Jahjaga , told SETimes .
Also in cultural news this week : Bucharest will host the UEFA Europe League final , and Greece will provide financial aid to rebuild Iraqi archaeological sites and museums .
Brezovica resort in Kosovo poised for privatisation
The EU has launched an infringement procedure against Bulgaria over the country 's delay in passing a new law on renewable energy , EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said on February 11th .
Meanwhile , those who do come are getting a glimpse of treasures that someday may be more widely known .
The Alliance of Independent Unions of Serbia and the Association of Free and Independent Unions will participate , for the first time , in the upcoming general election , expected to be held in May .
Kostas Kavouris , 41 , whose family has operated the bank for seven years , stood outside the burned remains .
The idea is for management to be chosen publicly among interested entrepreneurs in Serbia and abroad .
With an emphasis on house and techno , Refresh held an open call to discover new DJs . From a pool of hundreds of respondents , four have been selected to open for the headliners .
" We have to negotiate with anyone elected by the Kosovo Albanians as their legitimate representative , " Tadic said , stressing that the allegations in the report need to be checked .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul phoned Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to congratulate him on the election outcome , with Turkey becoming one of the first countries in the world to do so .
The company will not conclude an agreement with the two people who have unilaterally violated an existing one , Lula insisted .
GONG , a Croatian election @-@ monitoring NGO , deployed 700 monitors .
Another nationalist group , The Choice is Yours , is said to also be planning to press RS lawmakers to follow Kosovo 's example .
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The status of these two points is restricted military zone ... and , once favourable conditions are created , we will repair Gate 1 in Jarinje starting with deploying containers , cabins , connection of IT and then we will send police and officers to the Kosovo border there .
Novak Djokovic defends his title .
Greek Cypriots long fought granting citizenship to Turks who migrated to northern Cyprus in the last three decades , but Christofias recently expressed readiness to accept 50,000 Turkish immigrants .
The government furthermore must adopt a national war crimes policy to entrench the rule of law .
Many in the cities had left for a three @-@ day holiday , which may have significantly cut participation .
We met in Afghanistan , we were engaged in Scotland and got married in China , and now we 're been looking for a country to have children in , " they said , laughing .
Having changed the law , Ataturk then closed the book on women 's rights , believing that he had solved the problem .
A majority of the three @-@ judge panel found retired General Rasim Delic , 59 , guilty of failing to prevent and punish cruelties committed by Islamic foreign fighters under his command .
" He called it a basic European principle that needs to be implemented .
Quoting an unnamed senior British official , the Financial Times reported earlier this week that 11 or 12 of the Security Council nations support Ahtisaari 's plan .
Bajraktari and Hyseni also talked to SETimes about the religious part of Ramadan .
Among other things , a national electronic health information system will be established under the project , which is slated to cost around 3.6m euros .
She said there are too many pharmacies in Greece , and that 200 have closed in the last year .
" I didn 't know I wouldn 't find work here . "
Varna , Bulgaria will host the European Championship of Modern Pentathlon for youth under 18 years of age from Wednesday ( May 12th ) to Sunday .
I like everything -- the music , the food and the drinks , " she said as she tapped her foot to the rhythm of the trumpets .
In the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica , the Ibar Bridge is now impassable due to a barricade made of sand and stones , while security cameras in the area have reportedly been destroyed .
Research shows that the necropolis dates back to the fourth or third century BC .
" The ministry of health believes the infant mortality can be reduced through revising and implementing the new strategy for reproductive health , " said Hoti , explaining that this includes more funding for prenatal education as well as more training for health care providers .
Led by Tirana Mayor and opposition leader Edi Rama , the municipality has undertaken a " one citizen -- one tree planted " initiative to boost the " green dimensions of the city . "
Gjirokastra , also called Town of the Stones , is " a unique testimony to a cultural tradition of life developed in the XIV @-@ XIX centuries , " according to the 2005 decision .
Is strengthened rule of law finally becoming a reality ?
Although Turkey was among the first countries to demand Egypt 's Hosni Mubarak resign , its attitude towards the Gaddafi regime has been more restrained .
" Parallels on that are false , " he said .
It will have an installed capacity of 870MW and will be able to meet 3 % of domestic electricity consumption .
In the short @-@ term that may not mean much , but if the credit rating decline continues , it can result in withdrawing of deposits and reducing crediting activities , " he said .
Several US professors are working on the project .
Fifty @-@ seven people died and hundreds were wounded .
Turkey and Azerbaijan signed a major deal in Istanbul on Monday ( June 7th ) that is expected to boost the EU @-@ backed Nabucco natural gas pipeline project , aimed at reducing Europe 's dependence on Russian energy supplies .
SETimes : Is Serbia threatened by social unrest ?
In 2009 , the country began implementing its National Anti @-@ Terrorism Strategy , which , according to the State Department , " proved an effective mechanism for preventing the use of Romanian financial institutions , including the national banking system , for the purpose of financing terrorist @-@ related activities . "
Since then , Elbay and his team have visited Tbilisi twice to follow up on Ankara 's strategy of initiatives regarding the integration of the two countries ' economies .
Addressing lawmakers during a budget debate later on Wednesday , she said the ruling was a confirmation of her government 's policy of balancing solidarity in the 17 @-@ nation euro area with member states ' individual responsibility .
" Getting out of governing with Thaci , seems to be more revenge for the prime minister 's abandonment during [ Sejdiu 's ] case in the Constitutional Court , " Koha Ditore Editor @-@ in @-@ Chief Agrom Bajrami wrote .
If current polls prove accurate , however , the vote could mean victory to his main political rival , George Papandreou of the leftist Panhellenic Socialist Union ( PASOK ) .
Furthermore , Rehn noted that since the dispute between Croatia and Slovenia over border traffic had been resolved , there was no reason to postpone talks on fisheries and foreign policy .
According the their report , which will be submitted to the Chamber of Deputies in September , the return of the Bran Castle encroached on the legal and constitutional provisions regarding the right to ownership and inheritance , and calls for the measure to be annulled .
Political analyst Burak Cop believes that an AKP constitution without the inclusion of other parties would result in " an antidemocratic one , which would recreate the order of the September 12 , [ 1980 coup ] . "
Experts blame " systemic weaknesses " that the country has failed to address .
" The threat of liquid explosives is real and generic , " a statement quoted Jacques Barrot , EC vice @-@ president in charge of transport , as saying .
Their supporters pledged contributions for each kilometre run by the Vracar team .
However , the Radicals have so far dismissed the possibility of forming a government with Kostunica .
The winds of war spread fast from the north .
Cengiz said he did not believe issuing the arrest warrants against officers ahead of the meeting was politically motivated .
We intend to make a youth forum that will serve this purpose . "
Macedonia faces challenges , pressure in 2009
This will particularly be true of the IT sector in which Serbia can attract regional specialists if the investments go through , " Boban Radoevic , head of the consulting firm Bombaks , told SETimes .
The funds will be used to finance public @-@ private partnerships , internet connections , implementing e @-@ commerce and other integrated applications in the small and medium @-@ sized enterprises segment .
More than 70 % of citizens who pay bribes pay them to doctors , while almost 50 % bribe nurses , the report said .
For the first time since 2007 , Brussels paid special attention to public procurement procedures in the two Balkan countries and found important irregularities in both .
Last month , over Basescu 's objections , Tariceanu postponed them until later this year .
About 52 % of the population use a computer , two million of whom access the internet on a regular basis .
Nikolic 's party is headed by Vojislav Seselj , a war crimes indictee now in detention at The Hague .
" They need to be allowed to go to places on the web that teachers won 't let them go to , like Facebook and World of Warcraft .
The Russian company Prodis , part of the Protek holding group , is investing 5 million euros in the production facility , which is expected to create around 300 jobs .
A dozen foreign dairy companies expressed interest in acquiring the bankrupt dairy producer Swedmilk Macedonia , the company 's bankruptcy manager , Blagoj Makrevski , said on Monday ( October 5th ) at a meeting with milk producers in Bitola .
Romania modernises its highway infrastructure
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Of those who admitted to have paid at least one bribe last year , 28 % said they had done so to receive better treatment .
It wants to turn the railway into a miniature , down to 800km from the current 2,600 . "
" Escaping the UN embargos and unilateral sanctions imposed by the US and EU , dozens of Iranian firms have flown to Turkey from European and Arab markets during recent months , " said Riza Amuzgar Eser , head of the Istanbul @-@ based Iran Commercial and Businessmen 's Association .
Fireworks lit up the night skies in Bulgaria and Romania as the two Black Sea countries celebrated the New Year and their entry into the EU , 17 years after the fall of communism .
In northern Croatia , turkey with dumplings and a cheese pastry called strukli are preferred during the holidays , while in the south , prosciutto ( smoked ham ) and homemade cheese or sweet doughnuts called fritule are the holiday delights .
In the authoritarian environments of the Middle East , organisations that bring ideological baggage with them are sometimes not welcome , he added .
The economic development ministry says it expects the country 's largest energy consumers -- the aluminium factory in Podgorica , the steel factory in Niksic , and the state railway -- to reduce consumption by 20 % due to new technologies .
What would happen if I must go now for some examination and the doctor simply will not accept me ?
Macedonian companies are readying for the opportunity , and Chamber officials say they are competitive , but suggest the Macedonian government would be well advised to help improve the flow of goods and infrastructure .
Despite the upturn , Turkey 's tourism revenues shrank 10 % in the first half of the year and are expected to reach just over 15 billion euros for 2009 , down from close to 15.5 billion euros last year .
A new requirement from the environment ministry gets a frosty response from landlords .
At the same time , the SDSM accuses the government of squandering revenues from the privatisation of the power utility Elektrostopanstvo na Makedonija ( ESM ) -- a move by the SDSM government in 2006 that was opposed by Gruevski 's VMRO @-@ DPMNE .
Ankara wants to hammer out the support agreement ahead of the June 12th election .
Unemployment is near 21 % -- 48 % among the young - and more than 111,000 businesses have closed , with predictions it will get worse in the short term .
The film , a joint Czech Republic @-@ Slovakia production from 2006 , is a drama about a waiter who dreams of becoming a millionaire , against the backdrop of Czechoslovakia during World War II .
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The SFF , which opened on August 15th , closed with a screening Saturday ( August 23rd ) of " The Usual Suspects , " starring US actor Kevin Spacey , who attended the festival .
This is not Becali 's first brush with the justice system .
He described it as a " recipe for disaster . "
The Pimpsons is widening -- and sharpening -- the political debate to an entire generation of young voters , providing a much needed consensus , as well as impetus for action .
Other priorities include the upcoming talks with Belgrade and finding a resolution for northern Kosovo .
The country 's air forces are ready to cope with new challenges related to Romania 's NATO and EU membership , President Traian Basescu said during official celebrations .
Turkey , which shares a border with Iran , has sizeable economic interests in that country .
In co @-@ operation with Pristina and the Contact Group , the authority of a Serb entity in northern Kosovo would be established , and that entity would then declare independence .
Under the new law , original owners would either regain their former property or receive financial compensation .
Russia agreed on August 12th to withdraw all troops from Georgia but is still keeping hundreds of " peacekeepers " inside the country .
According to him , a large portion of the money will be available from EU funds .
In efforts to cut costs , owners in one central Athens building decided to do the cleaning themselves .
" With this agreement , it is intended that future generations learn [ history ] ... cleared of bias , " said Ozan .
The event is part of the EUROPAfest series .
The competition , held annually since 2004 , aims to distinguish the best performers in terms of design , innovation and development .
Zivojin Rakocevic , deputy head of the Kosovo Serbs Association of Journalists , is furious about adding a Serbian channel to RTK , describing it as tantamount to discrimination .
" Because of the looser mobility of people , a rise in foreign tourist arrivals of guests from the EU is expected , and for this easement to be useful to neighbouring tourists and Croatian tourism , it is necessary to show a political readiness as well . "
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It " raises profound constitutional questions ... and is politically reckless , " the US Embassy said on Friday .
The provision operated also as a benchmark for collective bargaining sessions between firm owners and workers in the private sector .
A cross @-@ border group involved in that type of activity was smashed in January as a result of a joint operation involving Bulgarian and Greek police .
Five hundred soldiers from 16 NATO countries , as well as about 150 BiH troops , participated in testing the interoperability and compatibility of the NATO and Partnership for Peace ( PfP ) members ' telecommunications systems at the " Kozara " military barracks .
Prior to the reform , contributions were paid to different institutions .
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The ombudsman 's research also concluded that while men hold most of the managerial positions , more women hold higher education degrees .
But he urged the lawmakers to strengthen " the rule of law " and enact " measures that will give municipal authorities and ethnic communities greater degrees of control of local affairs . "
More common is the experience of someone like Mentor Gashi , a 27 @-@ year @-@ old who says he has been looking for work , without success .
There is plenty to do at Theatre City , such as plays , concerts , art exhibitions , video projections and book readings .
Also in diplomatic news this week : German President Horst Koehler is in Croatia , and Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan is in London .
According to official data , at least 111 people were killed in a massacre perpetrated by Sunni Muslims and far right extremists .
The crowded streets of Pristina can be hot and stuffy in the summer sun .
The agency hopes to find a new owner by June .
" What has happened between Friday and today is probably only known to Judge Vangelija Markulova , " he said .
Under the law , " public denigration " of " Turkishness " or of the " Government of Turkey , the judicial institutions of the State , the military or security structures " became punishable by up to three years ' incarceration .
" The imprisonment of journalists , and the confiscation of an unpublished manuscript in connection with the Ergenekon investigation , fuelled these concerns , " the report says .
The agreement now awaits ratification by all 27 EU @-@ member states .
The ruling is a " flagrant violation of international law and an example of double standards in the judiciary , " the AP quoted Rajko Kuzmanovic , president of Republika Srpska , as saying .
He described the meeting as a significant milestone .
Although military action requires written permission from the governor , with the new powers under discussion , the governor would also have a crucial role in deploying and administrating the military forces .
Greek scientists are participating in the European Space Agency 's ( ESA ) Solar Orbiter project , which aims to launch a satellite for probing the innermost regions of the solar system , announced the country 's ESA representative , Kanaris Tsiganos .
EC faults Romanian anti @-@ corruption efforts
" We supported the newest state , Kosovo , as the most stable solution contributing to peace , security and stability in the region and in all of Europe , " Basha said .
Basescu 's aides say the choice of Maior is proof that the president does not want to make use of the secret services for political purposes .
In the two @-@ hour @-@ long TV duel , Jovanovic said his critics took his statement out of context but , he added , the comment is accurate .
Albanian authorities are hoping to develop not only Gjirokastra , but also the southern cities of Saranda and Vlora , as top destinations .
Merkel called for a speedy solution to Slovenia 's blockade of Croatia 's EU accession talks and pledged Germany 's readiness to back Croatia .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu confirmed that the government , in general , supports Ban 's plan , which does not threaten the sovereignty of the former province .
US Ambassador Philip Reeker praised the conduct of the second round and congratulated the public .
One euro is slightly higher than the initially @-@ offered 90 cents and will apply only in the Arlije region , better known as " the world 's raspberry capital . "
The former president was in Kosovo to participate in the unveiling of a statue of him in the capital .
Albania 's " action plan " for visa liberalisation
Outgoing Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia ( DSS ) will have 13 , while four members will represent the Socialist Party and one will represent the Citizens League .
In July 2004 , UN prosecutors charged Hadzic with 14 counts of war crimes for his alleged involvement in persecution , murder , torture , inhumane acts and other atrocities committed against Croats and other non @-@ Serbs during the 1991 @-@ 1995 war in Croatia .
According to the EMO , the cost of electricity from the planned nuclear power plant will be significantly higher than the global market averages .
Rehn had separate meetings with Thaci , President Fatmir Sejdiu , Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi and the other leaders of Kosovo 's parliament .
More than 8,000 of them get high @-@ quota pensions , an average 1,400 euros a month , as opposed to the 150 euros an average pensioner gets .
ICTY Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz told the Standing Committee of EU ambassadors that although Serbia 's co @-@ operation with The Hague war crimes tribunal is much better than before , there is room for improvement .
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Rumiana Jeleva was named last week as the EU commissioner @-@ designate for international co @-@ operation , humanitarian aid and crisis response .
" This has been a successful and effective , even if late , demolition , " Patras police chief Thanassis Davlouros said .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 11 / 01 / 07
The indictment also alleges that from May 1992 , forces under Mladic 's command sniped at and shelled the city of Sarajevo , killing and wounding civilians and thereby inflicting terror on the population . The 44 @-@ month siege of the BiH capital reportedly killed about 10,500 people , including 1,800 children , and injured 50,000 people .
A new inter @-@ ministerial group aims to identify Kosovo state properties outside the country . [ Reuters ]
Businessman Igor Bagaric welcomed the initiative .
Allegedly without obtaining a permit , Keljmendi 's company was allowed to build the " Casa Grande " hotel in Ulcinj .
Bulgarian career diplomat Irina Bokova is set to become the first Eastern European -- as well as the first woman -- to head UNESCO .
Basescu strongly opposed Tariceanu 's call for the withdrawal of Romanian troops from Iraq , as well as his move to postpone EU parliamentary elections .
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce announced that the country 's economy lost about 45m euros since late July due to the ban .
Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina balk at CEFTA deal
I will be in Bratislava on Monday to accept formally the office of foreign minister .
They say the recognition of Ramadan @-@ Bayram is fostering the return of a longstanding Balkan tradition during which the major holidays such as Christmas and Ramadan @-@ Bayram were a time of joyful celebration for all .
Should he win , Stratfor says , " the AKP will have an even stronger incentive to go after the PKK to neutralise any potential backlash . "
( Various sources - 15 / 12 / 06 @-@ 22 / 12 / 06 )
But today , neighbourhood rubbish bins are marked territory , providing not only food scraps for the hungry but all sorts of recyclable matter for the city 's scroungers , who usually " work " in pairs : one holding a pick and the other pushing the cart .
Of all these challenges , the economy is the one experts most frequently cite .
In 2011 that figure had grown to 44 % , according to National Employment Service data .
The incident wasn 't the first .
We showed that we are ready to govern ourselves , " Ceku said .
And yes , it was a good decision .
Tahiri 's statements followed Monday 's ( January 23rd ) action by EULEX prosecutors in the Mitrovica district court , who charged Kosovo Serb Jevro Pantelic with organised crime , money laundering , fuel smuggling , tax evasion , possession of illegal arms , import duty and excise tax evasion .
The EU extended the loan to help Serbia stabilise its public finances .
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According to Mira Radeva , head of the Sofia @-@ based MBMD polling agency , numerous surveys have shown that Bulgarians view Europeans as more decent , ethical and more hard @-@ working than themselves .
In addition , they agreed to make changes to Parliament 's Interethnic Relations Committee , with a VMRO @-@ DPMNE member to be replaced by one from the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia ( SDSM ) .
As the country moves forward on what it hopes will be a sure path to rejoining Europe , many are questioning whether the current status quo is sustainable .
The Romanian government approved the first budget revision for this year on Wednesday ( August 18th ) , cutting public funds for some ministries and increasing the amounts for social purposes .
However , the closed profession model is one of the reasons international lenders say the country has gone to ruin .
Observers believe a decision to end its operations in BiH would likely attract support , all the more because the OHR 's current budget expires in June 2009 .
Amid debt woes , Greece seeks new loan conditions
The recommendation came in an interim report released on Thursday ( February 12th )
Ultranationalist groups Obraz ( Honour ) and the Serb Popular Movement 1389 opposed the gay march .
Although Bulgaria and Romania are fully prepared to join , the door to the European visa @-@ free zone will remain closed for at least another few months .
In contrast , Iran 's primary goal is to expand its influence in order to reduce its international isolation .
On Monday , the SP threatened to ignore the final results if it is not declared winner in the region .
Energy Minister Petar Skundric and Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Oliver Dulic opened the three @-@ day events .
Bulgaria was represented by two teams consisting of a total of 14 students .
Hopefully , Greece will avoid what seemed to be inevitable , " Athens @-@ based Institute for Democracy head of research Antonis Klapsis told SETimes .
Hasan Preteni , head of the Kosovo Anti @-@ Corruption Agency , said specifics of the Auditor General 's report will be handled by his agency , especially serious violations .
" There is no peacemaking without truth .
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The police attaché at the Austrian Embassy , Stefan Turner , said that as many as 69 Macedonian citizens have been arrested on drug charges as a result of co @-@ ordinated action among the Macedonian , Austrian and German police .
Southeast Europe could face more bouts of extreme weather as a result of climate change , including drought and floods . [ Getty Images ]
Ermal Hasimja , a co @-@ founder of the European University in Tirana , does not link visa liberalisation to crime , noting criminals have always managed to get around travel requirements .
At the same time , reforms that will bring more vitality to Western economies are of great significance ; the Lisbon Agenda is a self @-@ explanatory policy response from the EU .
When she applied for a credit line last year in order to open a small business , the bank turned her down .
Feith will oversee an 1,800 @-@ strong EU mission to help Kosovo establish the administrative infrastructure it needs now that it has declared its independence .
EU foreign ministers have approved the nomination of Austrian diplomat Valentin Inzko as the international community and the Union 's top representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Reuters reported on Monday ( February 23rd ) .
French combat aircraft took part in allied patrols Sunday ( March 20th ) to enforce the UN @-@ mandated no @-@ fly zone . [ Reuters / ECPAD ]
" Inevitably , there 's a growing understanding between the two sides , " the former Australian foreign minister told reporters .
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A total of 1,290 respondents sat down for face @-@ to @-@ face interviews .
In the past , such crises tended to be more localised and were dealt with more easily .
A popular dish in Kosovo is proja , a type of cornbread .
The rallies , initially organised by a Facebook group , began last week to protest the country 's economic situation and corruption .
Nonetheless , Kosovo has placed great emphasis on joining the Organisation of the Islamic Conference ( OIC ) , for which it has received support from heavy @-@ weight Saudi Arabia .
Those held for ordinary crimes faced as much risk of being tortured and mistreated as did those arrested for political offences , according to human rights activists .
They repeated their warning that Kosovo 's parliament would declare independence unilaterally if no deal is reached by December 10th .
Also in diplomatic news : a Greek delegation is in Bulgaria and ICTY chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz met with Serbia 's war crimes prosecutor Vladimir Vukcevic .
" The meeting would not just be between Ljubljana and Zagreb , but it would be a meeting in the same framework as the one when the 2004 agreement was reached -- with the co @-@ operation of the European Commission and the involvement of Italy , " he told reporters .
Since 1999 , says Smajl Sinani , he has been hearing pledges of independence and economic development .
Belgrade is ready for dialogue with Pristina institutions , Jeremic told CNN , but Serbia will not accept Kosovo 's secession .
Officially , the central state is the arbiter of many local policies , a fact that leads to a system both inefficient and , for many , undesirable .
Kosovo authorities disabled unlicensed telephone networks run by Serbian providers at the weekend , calling the action an effort to implement the law and " create the conditions for normal operation . "
" I face executive office warnings to submit documents .
" The importance of this agreement [ is ] the fact that co @-@ operation between Kosovo and the United States is legalised , " Qehaja told SETimes .
About 374kg of heroin was seized in the other seven Balkan nations , the bulk of it in Serbia ( 108.3kg ) , Croatia ( 96.2kg ) and BiH ( 75.6kg ) .
Aleksandar Mihajlovski won the individual Fifa 2008 contest , while Hristian Dimitrov prevailed in the Need for Speed competition .
That is why Croatian producers are satisfied with the change , " he says .
In comments aired June 5th by TV Klan , he pledged visa @-@ free travel by the end of his Democratic Party 's second mandate in office -- assuming the party triumphs in the upcoming vote .
Kosovo 's agreement with IMF at risk
It 's the injustice , Greeks said , that drives people like Christoulas to act .
" The activists are trying to blame someone for their failure -- no doubt they have watched too many James Bond films , " Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told Army Radio in an interview Sunday .
Serbians and Macedonians can now cross each other 's borders without passports . [ File ]
" Those were dramatic times and Gligorov showed how to manage and undoubtedly has his place in contemporary Macedonian history . "
When the pictures were published , the tribunal reacted quickly and decisively .
The company is also seeking an additional 90m euros in compensation for lost profits .
" It is not logical , when one thinks about it , [ seeing how ] tourism amounts to 14 % of the country 's gross national product . "
" Hundreds of millions of euros is big money for us .
The UNSC , which plans to send a fact @-@ finding mission to Belgrade and Pristina within the coming weeks , is likely to see a draft resolution on the province 's political future by the end of this month .
During the first week , Romania 's female athletes struck gold -- Sandra Izbasa in the individual gymnastics floor event , Constantina Tomescu @-@ Dita in the marathon , Alina Alexandra Dumitru in judo ( 48kg ) and Georgeta Andrunache and Viorica Susanu in paired rowing .
( AFP , VOA , Beta , New Kosova Report , B92 , Serbian Government - 18 / 08 / 08 ; FT - 17 / 08 / 08 ; UN News Centre - 15 / 08 / 08 )
" That cannot happen , but individual members dropping out -- yes , maybe , " she said .
" The money , war booty from Bosnia , almost always leads to some big names in Serbia , from criminals to politicians , " he said .
This agreement enables different services from both sides to work together in a single space .
Papandreou offers dire analysis of Greek economy
That is a transnational issue , which goes beyond borders .
Turkey and Azerbaijan signed an agreement Sunday ( December 26th ) to build a gas pipeline to deliver Azeri gas to European markets via Turkish territory .
It defines priorities across ten major fields of activity , including social security , health , justice , education , communication and civic involvement .
About 1.5 million tourists have visited Albania this year , the Tourism Ministry announced on Wednesday ( August 19th ) .
This is the latest international honour for Porumboiu 's first feature @-@ length work , following prizes from the Cannes and Transylvania film festivals earlier this year .
JAT Airways ' debt is estimated at around 300m euros . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The stakes are potentially staggering .
The event , which will wrap up on May 30th , opened with a screening of the movie " Underground " by Serbian director Emir Kusturica .
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi . [ www.gov.ro ]
The head of the Commission for Complaints and Submissions ( ECAC ) , Xhemajl Pecani , confirmed that voting took place with no incident , although local television reported clashes between supporters from the two parties in Lipjan .
Science and Technology : Balkans mark World AIDS Day 2008
By contrast , many countries in the Balkans are caught in a vicious cycle of factors that drain competitiveness .
I 'm protesting for myself .
" Most importantly , the filter system allows the content of your connection [ to be followed ] , " he said .
City police in Istanbul have been equipped with special noise guns that allow the authorities to enforce the law without firing a single shot .
The prime minister said that while the document contains some good points , others pose a problem for Skopje .
Ignoring evidence by two leading AIDS experts that the 1998 HIV outbreak was caused by poor hygiene at the Benghazi hospital and that it predated the medics ' arrival there , the judges based their verdict largely on signed confessions the nurses made during the investigation .
Thessaloniki is hosting the 50th edition of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival from ( November 13th ) through Sunday ( November 22nd ) .
By law , Turkey allows only schools for the Armenian , Greek and Jewish communities .
Lawmakers voted not to prosecute four war crimes involving the National Liberation Army in court after a request by the Albanian Democratic Union for Integration 's ( DUI ) for an interpretation of the Law on Amnesty .
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom also voiced hope on Friday that a solution would be found .
" There is no doubt that every month Kosovo and Turkey have closer relations .
Parliament Speaker Slavica Djukic Dejanovic promised the legislature would take up the matter as soon as possible .
The EU and other observers gave a sigh of relief and went home happy .
UN envoy praises latest round of talks between Greece , Macedonia
There is some contradiction there , " Kouchner said .
Several airline fees will be eliminated , Greece decides .
Marko , 21 , of Croatia came to the festival for the first time .
In addition , a United States @-@ based company , Bechtel , plans to invest in the road infrastructure across Montenegro , " Ivanovic said .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again denounced the attacks during a public address in the city of Sakarya on Tuesday but did not name any particular organisation .
In cases of emergencies , when the financial and economic sustainability of the euro area is threatened , decisions will be taken by a qualified majority of 85 % .
By Anna Wood for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 11 / 07 / 11
SETimes : What exactly do they go through here during this reintegration process ?
Bosniak MPs protest the appointment of Momir Malic , an ethnic Serb and member of the ruling Union of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD ) , as Council of Peoples President .
Meanwhile , Albanian student demonstrations in Tetovo kept the heat on the Macedonian government , fueled by fiery speeches from Kosovo and Albanian politicians and intellectuals .
The statement came as the Turkish government seeks to build momentum for sweeping reforms aimed at ending the decades @-@ old PKK insurgency .
For this blogger , writing is art , not a form of public relations .
Belgrade claims those manning the barricades are just locals , not criminals or Belgrade supporters , while Pristina says criminal groups control the area with Belgrade 's support .
( Various sources - 16 / 11 / 07 @-@ 23 / 11 / 07 )
Lawmakers , who were still debating the formation of a pro @-@ reform government , interrupted their session to applaud the winner .
Milos Z. , a citizen of Kosovska Mitrovica , tells SETimes he does not understand why Tadic has only just now called for the removal of the barricades . "
" I suggested specific changes to the October proposal and asked them to examine the total package along with the changes , " said Nimitz .
Friday 's operation was conducted as part of a joint investigation , also involving experts from Spain and the EU justice agency , Eurojust , according to a statement Europol issued on Monday .
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's decision to postpone announcing his blueprint for Kosovo 's future has met with mixed reactions in Belgrade and Pristina .
Turkey 's Kirkpinar oil wrestling in Edirne is the oldest wrestling festival in the world .
Ramadan in Kosovo
" We do not want violence and will not apply it , and we want to defend our interests in a legal manner .
More generally , it seeks to curtail any sort of ideological or religious indoctrination in schools , including the organisation of political party or religious activities among the school staff .
Likewise , Kosovo Transport Minister Fatmir Limaj said it will " introduce comfortable conditions for passengers , while safety is a priority . "
When it comes to manpower , Pakistan tops that list with 10,629 people allocated around the world .
Tonnes of heroin are believed to be smuggled through Turkey each month , the US State Department said in its annual international narcotics control strategy reports , published on Friday ( February 29th ) .
In his letter to Vijesti , he said he knows how hard Djukanovic fought for the interests of his country and its people .
The events experienced in Sisli further exemplified the AKP administration 's approach to the Kurdish problem .
" Coalition governments in Greece don 't work well , and PASOK shows no chance of winning , even if Jesus Christ was their candidate , " Kostas Karamanlis Institute for Democracy 's head of research Antonis Klapsis told SETimes .
By that time it had witnessed the deaths of thousands of people killed in conflict zones , areas hit by natural disasters , or in the popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa .
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 16 / 01 / 09
Cavada and Gibault say Europe 's view of international adoptions has changed , due to a decline in child trafficking .
Voters will be instructed as they enter polling stations to vote on both sections of the ballot .
" We have been preparing for this task for several months now , and we believe that we will perform according to expectations .
It " would be better to cut the salaries of the deputies , ministers . "
Liberal democracies themselves are feeling the pull of authoritarian temptations -- or at least of direct state involvement in social and economic issues -- because of the threats facing the world today , including terrorism , the need to secure energy supplies , and the effects of global warming .
Remember that our country has a worrisome imbalance of revenues with expenses , and the country 's only hope remains the immediate revenue generated by the privatisation of PTK ( Kosovo 's Post @-@ Telecom ) , " Abdixhiku tells SETimes .
The indictment against Covic charged him with offering gifts and bribes to Mato Tadic , the president of the BiH Constitutional Court , in order to gain favourable court rulings .
" Without convincing arguments as to why the move is rational and justified , however , I would not support the idea , " Franjicevic told SETimes .
The number of people that said they would not vote dropped 10 % on average .
Party leaders , analysts and citizens say postponing the local elections is anything but a cost @-@ cutting measure .
The reforms have to be carried out quickly , experts say .
Environment Minister Sasa Dragin said on Thursday ( June 5th ) that Serbia has the most modern early @-@ warning system for nuclear @-@ safety threats in Europe .
Also in diplomatic news : Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar was in Montenegro , and Turkey supports Albania 's NATO integration .
Ankara has already set up a camp in southern Hatay province for approximately 300 Syrians .
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 19 / 12 / 11
Onlookers gather near partially submerged vehicles during rescue operations in Istanbul on Wednesday ( September 9th ) . [ Getty Images ]
In all , more than 18,000 troops make up the ISAF , with contributions from 37 nations .
" Exploitation of solar energy in Croatia doesn 't have systematic support and is left to the enthusiasts , " the president of the Eko Kvarner Association , Vjeran Pirsic , told SETimes .
By Christos Ringas for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 05 / 06 / 09
" It was not possible to carry out a successful campaign in regions where the terrorist PKK has threatened voters and party officials , " Turkey 's EU chief negotiator , Egemen Bagis , told reporters .
They arrived from Switzerland , the United States , Canada , Macedonia , Portugal , Spain , Poland , Italy and Croatia , performing in virtually every square of the old town .
Serbian authorities have a lot more left to do in the process of European integration , he said .
The air transport pact between Macedonia and Switzerland should help improve service . [ Getty Images ]
A tender for the provision of school buildings and gyms will be announced in two months .
Local analysts say recent political events , particularly the election of ultranationalist Tomislav Nikolic as parliament speaker , may have spurred a demand for foreign currency .
Speaking to the CNN on Tuesday , Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari described Holbrooke as an " extremely hard @-@ working man " who could " get things done , which would otherwise take weeks to get through . "
The state insurance company , INSIG , is also planned for privatisation , while the three largest private insurance companies in Albania were purchased partially or entirely by international insurance groups .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn arrived in Sarajevo with a tough warning to Bosnia and Herzegovina 's political leaders : push forward with required reforms or see the country 's EU bid put on ice .
In Washington , meanwhile , President Barack Obama said he was " saddened and outraged " by the attack .
From high @-@ end brands at nearly 211 euros a bottle , to those as cheap as 10.5 euros , organisers attempted to reach a broad spectrum : from run @-@ of @-@ the @-@ mill wine drinkers to connoisseurs .
The rest will be used to improve the urban canal network in the Pogradec resort on Lake Ohrid .
But fiscal rules are far from being sufficient ; they cannot be a substitute for a solid fiscal arrangement that must include a common treasury , " he told SETimes .
These have largely been removed from newspapers , TV broadcasts and billboards .
Murgasova encountered an even worse situation this month because its turns out that the budget is inflated , along with all other amounts based on it .
A report in Thursday 's Belgrade @-@ based daily Blic quoted the draft as saying that " Serbia recognises the responsibility of its state bodies for violation of the convention on genocide " as defined by the ICJ ruling and that it will " undertake all measures required for arrest without delay of all war crime suspects . "
Milic 's one @-@ year term as the country 's National Council for European Integration president ended last week .
If the authorities falsify history , they will only burden future generations with their misdeeds , " Todorovic told SETimes .
Gruevski met on Sunday in Sydney with representatives of Macedonians living in Australia and urged them to unite on strategic national interests , including the name issue .
The two ministers met in Bled , near Ljubljana .
Southeast Europe will be among the parts of the world most seriously affected by global warming , according to a new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change .
With no evidence found to suggest he was a member of any specific group , prosecutors have not included charges of terrorism in his indictment .
At the same time , the melody fails to target the Eurovision fans around Europe .
Stalled reforms holding up BiH 's EU integration progress
" How long that road will be and how much it will be shortened , this will depend on our work , but of course from the support we will have as well . "
Earlier this month , the European Parliament ( EP ) demanded an end to the expulsions .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 23 / 07 / 08
Papademos gained credit for bring down rising inflation during his tenure at Greece 's central bank and tried to impose monetary discipline on a country used to wild overspending .
The agency also reported that the Serb National Council of Kosovo strongly condemned the arrests calling EULEX 's move " scandalous . "
SETimes : Do you think these kinds of problems are getting better ?
SETimes : Does Macedonia have a cultural policy ?
Bulgaria , Greece and Romania are among the majority of EU nations where voters will cast their ballots on June 7th , while Cyprus will vote on the 6th .
On the diplomatic front , Turkey sent envoys to Damascus last week while the National Security Council met for a " refugee summit " on Friday ( April 29th ) and urged " friendly Syria " to halt the violence .
One proposed change is to raise the ceiling for money spent by parties in campaigns from the current 1 to 2 euros per voter .
" It is not natural for someone who was for too long the top official of state institutions in very hard times " to again take up the prime minister 's post .
Officers also charged between 50 and 100 euros to turn a blind eye to vehicles without passenger insurance , taxis without taxi transportation licenses , and trucks with loads heavier than prescribed by law , or to allow multiple cargo vehicles to cross with one permit pass .
According to former Finance Minister Dzevdet Hajredini , any delay could be very harmful to the economy .
According to media reports , Scheffer 's visit was part of efforts to reach a compromise over deployment of EULEX , the EU mission that is expected to replace UNMIK .
Students occupied university buildings , while rioters looted or vandalised hundreds of shops , public buildings and cars .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn confirmed the Union 's goals regarding visa liberalisation for the Western Balkans .
" There are several factors that increased the leu , starting with the seven @-@ years of continuous economic growth and seven @-@ years of continuous disinflation .
In an exclusive interview with Southeast European Times Milic made another Kosovo @-@ related statement .
He " recalled that there are members of the Kosovo Police Service living in Raska , Nis and Vranje . "
It is not possible to say this right now , " he said .
Pollsters , such as Vinko Djuric of the Ipres agency , say the democratic parties stand to lose ground should a new vote take place .
The figures in the budget draft also suggest that unemployment is expected to grow from 12.1 % this year to 14.6 % in 2011 , with Papaconstantinou admitting on Thursday that , although it was not the government 's goal , it might be forced to cut public sector jobs .
Bulgaria and Romania joined 23 other EU countries , including the 17 eurozone nations , in agreeing to a new pact intended to strengthen budget discipline as a safeguard against new crises in the euro area .
In the meantime , the dialogue with Pristina became a condition for Belgrade to obtain EU candidate status on December 9th -- when the EU Council is to make a decision on the matter .
Rehn encouraged Croatia to keep looking for a solution , saying that Slovenia 's three @-@ month blockade of Croatia 's efforts to open talks on accession chapters has cost Zagreb time it needs to finish its negotiation process .
Tarradellas said that the same rule should apply to companies from outside the EU , as well .
The green light , however , came under the condition that Sofia will not be obliged to co @-@ ordinate its tax and labour policies with the bloc .
The 13 @-@ day event , founded by Culture Minister Stafan Danailov , is expected to draw more than 100 actors and musicians .
General Richard Wightman : d Since entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) on May 9th 1996 , NATO has detained 29 indictees and has contributed to the transfer to The Hague of many more .
Tourist visits brought an estimated 15m euros overall to Serbia , said 2008 Eurovision Serbian media executive producer Sandra Susa .
In addition , they pave the way for appealing decisions by the Supreme Military Council .
They called " the prompt deployment " of the EU 's justice and police mission , dubbed EULEX , throughout Kosovo " an urgent priority . "
Kosovo 's Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning Dardan Gashi announced that the government has filed charges against a cement factory on accusations it is not monitoring emissions .
There are 33 organised crime cases are in pretrial stage , three in the main trial stage and three verdicts have been delivered .
Dengbej Xaliti sings Kurdish traditional tunes . [ Ozgur Ogret / SETimes ]
Richard Lukaj , senior managing director at the US @-@ based Bank Street , is a Kosovo diaspora willing to invest in the country , but said he is looking for " specific investment openings . "
" This is true for a union with different parts engaged in contradictory objectives ; a union with an integrated core but a disengaged periphery ; a union dominated by an unhealthy balance of power or indeed any kind of directorium . "
He said that in the first stage of the excavations , the team found about 130 ceramic vessels and some bronze items .
" Only limited results can be demonstrated in judicial reform , while no effective improvement could be noted for the difficult human resourcing situation in the judiciary , and the capacity of the judicial system has been put under further strain by net staff losses , " the EC said .
Moldovans are tired and confused .
" It is not easy because the Russians refuse to meet us publicly . ...
" We particularly warned Stefanovic that no agreement having joint management of customs on Jarinje and Brnjak is acceptable ... [ as ] Pristina wants to make state borders out of the crossings , " Zvecan Mayor Dragisa Milovic told SETimes , after meeting with Stefanovic on Thursday in Belgrade .
Greece threatens EU veto
Djokovic thus becomes the first to beat the world 's top three tennis players in a single tournament since 1994 , when Boris Becker achieved the same feat in Stockholm .
He explained that the parliament is responsible for five out of the 12 EU recommendations , while the government will handle the other seven .
They seemed moderately optimistic about the team 's prospects .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 03 / 09 / 08
" There are both a lengthy administrative procedure and a political evaluation to confirm a country 's adherence to the CoE principles . "
Players were more open to the press , probably they knew that at this point they don 't need to fight any other battle except the one on the pitch .
He served as a minister of health in the VMRO @-@ DPMNE @-@ DPA coalition government of 2006 to 2008 .
The EC allocates money to train auto workers in Romania .
The government of Kosovo has invited EULEX to begin talks about establishing a wide @-@ ranging task force focused exclusively on organised crime and political corruption .
" There are six of us in the household and we have all lost our jobs during this regime .
" The crucial actor in this game is now Ban Ki @-@ moon .
The panel -- formally referred to as the Commission for the Amendment of the Constitution -- was formed in April , with a mandate of nine months .
" We have agreed today to implement NATO 's new tasks in Kosovo .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Prime Minister Nikola Spiric warned on Wednesday ( October 28th ) that his country 's stability could be endangered by outside pressure for constitutional changes .
" We both made the point that nothing is agreed or will be agreed until everything is agreed , " said Christofias , stressing that neither he , nor Talat will walk away from the talks .
" The first is the fact that war crimes are very complex and it is better to explore every detail , than to make a hasty judgment .
" Matka is also the Macedonian word for ' womb ' .
The government has provided 800,000 euros to rehabilitate the houses .
Also this week : Iceland 's prime minister visits Albania .
If there is no proof , how can a country own its history ?
Unlike the AKP , however , these former Islamist parties adopted a more hard @-@ line approach and initiated highly controversial policies .
Visa liberialisation would increase Turks ' support for the country 's EU accession . [ AFP ]
The ever @-@ widening scope of arrests and of weapons seized in the Ergenekon probe is giving observers conflicting impressions .
" We want to partner with them , " he added , noting that he " wouldn 't exclude Turkey , either . "
Earlier Monday , crowds of angry Gaddafi supporters had attacked the diplomatic missions of several NATO countries in response to the Alliance forces ' airstrike on Saturday night , in which the Libyan leader 's youngest son and three of his grandchildren were killed .
Their main task is to go to school and get a good education [ not ] to leave school for political purposes .
" If your principles are going to get in the way , then you suspend your principles and concentrate on getting your citizens out of the conflict zone . "
According to Slovenian media , the visit was aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries with the main topic being Slovenian investments in Serbia .
It concludes that the Kosovo @-@ Serbia dialogue mediated by the EU is likely to look at regional co @-@ operation , communications , freedom of movement , and the rule of law over the coming months .
He adds that the tendency to privatise enterprises or their assets is not supported by Kosovo or international legislation .
A Baia Mare Roma apartment block . [ Reuters ]
Albanian President Bamir Topi paid his first official visit to Macedonia , meeting with counterpart Branko Crvenkovski .
It is expected that the two countries will refer their longstanding border disagreements to the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) in The Hague .
SETimes : With regard to the six @-@ point plan , is it being implemented in its original form , or in a revised form and what does that mean for the region ?
The Croatian Privredna Banka Zagreb ( PBZ ) bank -- owned by the Italian Gruppo Banca Intesa -- announced late last week that it completed the takeover of 67 % of the Bosnian LT Gosposarska Banka for 10.8m euros .
Greece , followed by Cyprus and four other EU members , are the countries with the highest percentage of clean surf within the 27 @-@ nation bloc , according to a European Commission survey .
The Bulgarian company won the " Table of Games " category .
Film critics in Turkey have highlighted the greater significance of shooting epic movies like " Fetih 1453 " in order to start talking about Turkey 's history .
The Greeks have again qualified for a major event , and they did so by beating Ukraine 1 @-@ 0 on its own turf .
They considered Croatia and Macedonia 's cases , as countries that had problems with EU member countries , Slovenia and Greece respectively .
According to Alfred Bualoti , the event 's director , in its eight years the festival has helped promote " not only the recognition and exchange of theatrical values , but also cultural tourism . "
Consequently , he said , the Macedonian public administration should cease to be an experimental arena of international envoys and domestic political opportunists .
" All nations need to adapt and change , and the IMF must change too , " Strauss @-@ Kahn said .
Do you think the name dispute with Greece is worth staying out of NATO and the EU ?
This is the third agreement signed by Kosovo Customs .
We ... are not dealing with it to a sufficient extent , " Radic told SETimes .
Participating states would have to introduce that tighter rule in their national constitutions or equivalent legislative acts , with provisions for an automatic correction mechanism to be triggered in the event of deviation .
Bulgaria won its first gold medal in Beijing Saturday , with rower Roumyana Neykova finishing first in single sculls .
Not a single victim survived , she told SETimes .
European Parliament ( EP ) members on Thursday ( October 13th ) approved a resolution urging all EU member states to allow Bulgaria and Romania to join the so @-@ called Schengen border check @-@ free area .
Some party @-@ run municipalities have taken steps to ban alcohol consumption .
The country has been without a leader for almost three years .
But we are losing because of those people who want to become rich through procedures , " Beqiri says .
Following in Tito 's footsteps ?
His speech drew an attentive audience in the Balkans , where religious differences helped fuel bloody strife in the wake of Yugoslavia 's collapse in the early 1990s .
NIAID chief Anthony Fauci said researchers now have to find out how this vaccine regimen cut the risk of HIV infection , cautioning that it may take years before a more effective AIDS vaccine is developed .
Operation Storm is a bitter point of contention between Croatia and Serbia , and Josipovic , who has worked to boost diplomatic ties , was clear about where to place the blame for conflict that consumed the Balkans during the 1990s .
The country also recorded the highest implicit tax rate on capital and the lowest corporate tax .
Scientists warn it is " very vulnerable to disturbances of its environment and ecosystems . "
" This investment confirms that Serbia is the regional leader in attracting foreign investment in 2011 , and this will continue even more next year , " Minister of Economy Nebojsa Ciric told SETimes .
( Various sources -- 15 / 06 / 10 @-@ 22 / 06 / 10 )
" The Macedonian government is attempting to make ajvar a world @-@ recognised product , " said government spokesman Ivica Bocevski .
Berat Buxhala , an MP from the ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) , chaired the committee .
" No word was uttered randomly in a speech that touched upon the fundamental ideals of an imaginary and ideal Romania : respect for the past , love for the country , morale , faith memory , identity and dignity .
However , she also argued the case serves more to counter the negative public reactions stemming from the recent amnesty given to four Albanian war crimes suspects .
AKP wins Turkey 's general elections
The quantity of HEU repatriated to Russia was enough to produce two nuclear bombs . [ Romanian Gendarmerie ]
Also this week : Greek archeologists discover an ancient passage , and a Banja Luka company starts building a biodiesel factory .
The author of a large number of publications , Librescu received numerous awards for his work .
In Central and Eastern Europe , economic growth could be badly disrupted , not least because of enormous current account deficits .
Many of them shouted , " God is greatest . "
In the past , the majority spent their summer holidays at the Black Sea resorts .
Out of 85 municipalities in Macedonia , around 30 are ready to take over financial management in the areas of education , culture , and social affairs , according to government estimates .
" I will not take a single drop of water until I get a date for the election from [ President ] Boris Tadic , " he told supporters at Saturday 's rally .
Kosovo elections : what the parties have to say
Earlier this month , the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) said it will stop vetting candidates for political posts in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , including the Council of Ministers .
Kosovo 's Chopin Association is hosting ten concerts from Monday ( March 15th ) to April 25th to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Chopin .
" Greece is signalling quietly that while it will not recognise Kosovo immediately , it will , given a decent interval of time , " Tim Judah wrote in a report posted on the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network 's website .
SETimes : Your agency will now have the task of controlling the financial operations of political parties , which have been identified in opinion polls as one of the major sources of corruption in Serbia .
Bulgaria 's foreign ministry slammed the publication of confidential diplomatic information but said there was no damage to Sofia @-@ Washington ties .
Albania 's ruling and opposition parties were criticised by the international community on Thursday ( January 4th ) for their continuing dispute over the local elections , scheduled for January 20th .
We look to all sides to prevent actions that may be perceived as provocation .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 22 / 11 / 07
With a majority of 336 seats in the parliament , AKP still falls short of the 367 votes needed to approve the amendments . [ Getty Images ]
If you live in luxury and peace , we in Turkey will live the same way , which is why we want to ensure you live in an as developed , peaceful and good environment as possible .
" Clapton sounded so good , it was like playing a CD , that 's how quality the performance was , " Svetozar , 22 , told SETimes .
They still do not deserve the respect of the public or government . "
" We 've received evidence that Serbia has reached a satisfactory level of co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal , " Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted Rehn as saying in an interview with Novi Sad daily Dnevnik .
The story is about Diana Budisavljevic , an Austrian woman married to Dr Julije Budisavljevic who saved 12,000 children from the Ustasha concentration camp .
He cited a decrease in his factory 's revenue in the first three months of 2010 , down nearly 20 % from the same period last year .
" My career reflects the changes Kosovo went through during the last decade , " Jahjaga told deputies after taking the presidential oath .
" There is no doubt that the killing of the world 's most dangerous person is a victory for justice , but that does not mean the terrorists will quit attacking , " Burhan Kayaturk , president of the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) ' s Political Academy in Ankara , told SETimes .
The racing event brought together competitors from Italy , Greece , Macedonia and Kosovo .
Efforts by Republika Srpska officials to undermine state @-@ level institutions slowed efforts to improve operational capabilities to combat terrorism and terrorist financing , " the State Department said .
The third zone , unaffected by the volcanic eruption , will have no restrictions .
He met with Serbian President Boris Tadic , Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic and the president of the National Council for Co @-@ operation with the ICTY , Rasim Ljajic .
Greek Cypriots fiercely reject the idea .
The ICJ is then expected to issue its ruling within the next six months .
Also in business news : Pristina Airport plans to increase flights .
They are accused of seeking to impose KLA control on the Dukagjin area of western Kosovo by attacking local civilians , 40 of whom were allegedly murdered in the area .
They agreed that Macedonia and Albania have common goals -- EU and NATO membership , maintaining good political relations and building on their potential for economic @-@ co @-@ operation .
In addition , the AKP 's entrenched incumbent in Ankara -- Melih Gokcek , in office for 15 years -- won re @-@ election , but his percentage of the vote slipped from 55 % to 38 % .
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Another member of the general 's defence team , Greg Kehoe , described Gotovina as a patriot who had worked " in difficult conditions , trying to establish democracy in his country . "
Ahtisaari 's proposal sets out what he calls the basis for a viable , sustainable and stable Kosovo .
Turkey has one of the highest rates of juvenile marriages in the world .
... " we will see in which way we can use the revenues for the benefit of the two communities , " Cypriot President Demetris Christofias said . [ Reuters ]
" There are about 375 drugs cartels that supply Europe and Russia .
" If you have Turks held hostage , your first priority is to get them back , " said Soli Ozel , a professor of international relations at Bilgi University .
" The tradition that Santa Claus should give gifts to children has acquired a new meaning during the crisis .
The new incident came amid growing concerns about rising nationalism in Turkey , where a teenager gunned down a Roman Catholic priest about 14 months ago .
Romanian lawmakers adopt bills by mistake
Although politicisation of the terrorism issue was less of a problem in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) in 2009 than in the past , the country faced a series of problems that affected its counterterrorism efforts .
Environmentalists , meanwhile , say the project 's main goal is not to improve the energy situation at home , but to facilitate exports abroad .
The opposition 's inability to form a coalition will probably simplify the DPS 's task .
Ethnic tension , political uncertainties and economic devastation contribute to the volatility of northern Kosovo , the Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development said . [ AFP ]
The events have drawn international condemnation .
Serbian director Emir Kusturica was awarded the French Order of Arts and Literature , Grade of Knight , at a ceremony in Paris on February 8th .
Yet another proposal is for a pipeline to transport oil from Constanta in Romania , via the Serbian oil refinery in Pancevo and Omisalj in Croatia , to the Adriatic oil terminal of Trieste in Italy .
Brussels took the first steps towards initiating an excessive deficit procedure for Bulgaria in May , with the adoption of a report that described the excess over the 3 % of GDP reference value as " exceptional . "
On the contrary , he said , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has made it clear that the Belgrade @-@ run " parallel institutions " must go , to be replaced by sovereign Kosovo institutions .
The Muslims are demanding the construction of a larger mosque in the city centre , close to the Catholic cathedral and Orthodox church .
The two countries formed an alliance in the mid @-@ 1990s that resulted in more than 20 bilateral military agreements , stronger bilateral co @-@ operation and joint exercises .
Analysts say that selecting officials will not be a problem for the new government , even though the Socialists and Democrats were fierce adversaries over the past few years .
Up until now , there had been practically no control .
The Arandjelovac folk dance group from Serbia won the Zlatni Opanak prize at the fifth International Folklore Festival , which wrapped up in Valjevo , Serbia , on Monday ( April 7th ) .
Turkcell , the sole bidder , won it by offering 321m euros .
So did another coalition partner , the New Social Democrats ( NSDP ) , even though party leader Tito Petkovski criticised Gruevski for ignoring the NDSP 's programme .
Organised by the TUYAP Fair and Exhibition Organization in partnership with the Turkish Publishers Association , the 30th International Istanbul Book Fair was held in November at the TUYAP Fair and Convention Center in Istanbul .
" The new terminal sets standards for Albania and is thus making its own special contribution to the way the capital city is changing . "
" Our goal is to further implement NATO training standards in all the armed forces , " said Albanian Defense Minister Fatmir Mediu .
" This has been best observed in the case of the Turkish Islamist movement transforming into the culturally conservative , but politically and economically liberal AKP . "
The move became possible after Belgrade and Zagreb signed an extradition agreement June 29th allowing the handover of organised crime and corruption suspects , who often flee to other states that were once part of the former Yugoslavia .
Fights multiplied , becoming especially pronounced between ethnic Albanians from the recently added municipalities and ethnic Macedonians from Struga proper .
ANKARA , Turkey -- Popular folk singer Ibrahim Tatlises on Thursday ( April 21st ) withdrew his candidacy from the June 12th general elections citing health problems .
" For me , it is first of all about regaining a right , while for other fellow countrymen it is about free circulation , " 24 @-@ year @-@ old Larisa Cojocaru told SETimes .
Some of the objects found in the tomb date back 3,000 years , providing more information about the ancient history of Western Greece .
The report essentially confirms the persistent reports that KLA members took prisoners -- Serb and Albanian alike -- across the border into Albania and removed their organs , mostly kidneys , for sale abroad .
It was too late .
He urged all state institutions to be prepared , but many are unsure what to do .
In return , the seven other charges against her , including genocide , were dropped .
Finland , Iceland , Norway , the Netherlands , Sweden and Switzerland -- the six European countries that have topped the index since its first edition in 2002 , tied for the top spot once again with the best possible score .
Turkey and Iraq agreed on Tuesday ( August 7th ) to co @-@ operate against the Kurdistan Workers ' Party ( PKK ) in northern Iraq .
Diplomatic Diary : Cyprus solution needs to last , envoy says
Nemescu 's last film , " California Dreamin ' , " won the Un Certain Regard prize at the 2007 Cannes festival .
In Romania , the corporate income tax stands at 16 % .
They have been asked either to change their stance or leave the cabinet .
Three UN police officers and two KFOR soldiers were wounded in an explosion and were evacuated , according to a statement from the local Kosovo police force .
Most ethnic Bulgarians live in the southeastern border towns of Bosilegrad and Dimitrovgrad . [ Reuters ]
The call came on Friday ( April 6th ) at a Turkish @-@ Albanian Business Forum held in Ankara .
He was reacting to recent comments by Republika Srpska ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who said that the RS could attain EU membership faster than BiH could .
The notion was also dismissed by Kosovo Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi .
Gallup International 's latest survey cites unemployment and corruption in governmenal structures as major problems facing Kosovo .
And ultimately the number of foreign investors has been symbolic , and the amount invested by them was symbolic , " Sejdiu told SETimes .
Serbian authorities hope a positive report by the UN tribunal 's chief prosecutor , Serge Brammertz , could lead the Netherlands to soften its position .
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Roma leaders in the region around Veszprem expressed fear of reprisals .
Supporting them are 70 long term observers from the network of NGOs Democracy in Action and 63 people monitoring campaign spending .
The Fund opted to interrupt its 18 @-@ month stand @-@ by arrangement signed with the country because elements of the 2011 budget , particularly the large increase in the wage bill , deviated from programme commitments .
An EU mission , aimed at contributing to stability in Georgia , began operations Wednesday ( October 1st ) , as unarmed observers from the 27 @-@ nation bloc started monitoring a cease @-@ fire that ended the country 's five @-@ day conflict with Russia this summer .
EU members want visa liberalisation for Western Balkans by 2010
Christofias and Talat spoke briefly on Wednesday , when they both attended a reception hosted by the Slovak embassy in Nicosia .
A large number of tourists arrived on Albania 's shores this year .
US President George W. Bush ( right ) met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev at the White House on Wednesday ( June 18th ) . [ Getty Images ]
That 's down 33.5 % , as the country 's economic crisis has them looking to go elsewhere .
Kosovo leaders urge the UN to acknowledge the " realities created after the independence of Kosovo and the clear opinion of the International Court of Justice . "
( EurActiv , Nine O 'clock - 24 / 03 / 10 ; European Commission , AFP , DPA , Bloomberg , Euobserver , The Sofia Echo , Sofia News Agency , Dnevnik.bg , Mediapool , Mediafax - 23 / 03 / 10 )
Under the deal , announced by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski on Saturday ( October 1st ) , workers must be paid at least 130 euros monthly .
Prior to the solution , Cetinje Gymnasium students were getting support from all over Montenegro .
Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Bocevski said that the move is evidence that Macedonia has the expertise and capability to manage EU funds on its own .
Crvenkovski : The name dispute between Macedonia and Greece is a bilateral dispute which in no way belongs to the criteria for membership , and in principle , it should not be an obstacle to our NATO integration .
" In all ways we should strive to reduce the trade deficit .
Further talks on Kosovo 's future are now being conducted under the aegis of the six @-@ nation Contact Group , comprising Britain , France , Germany , Italy , Russia and the United States .
" Local institutions are increasingly capable of assuming responsibility for security tasks . "
Beronov was nominated for the post by the opposition Democrats for Strong Bulgaria , the Union of Democratic Forces and other smaller right @-@ wing parties .
Tensions flared in northern Kosovo on Monday ( April 27th ) as police broke up a protest by local Serbs demonstrating against the reconstruction of seven Albanian homes destroyed during the 1999 conflict .
Following a letter sent last week by the deputy prosecutor in Slobodan Milosevic 's trial , Geoffrey Nice , a second Hague prosecutor has criticised UN chief prosecutor Carla del Ponte , accusing her of being " inept . "
Iraq was Turkey 's fifth largest export market in 2010 , following Germany , the U.K. , Italy and France .
Navigating the new Kosovo
The Lipjan Correctional Centre continues to serve as the sole detention facility for women and juveniles , with 160 prisoners .
Also in science and technology this week : cancer cases are on the rise in Albania , and Bucharest ranks as the most polluted city in the EU .
For many , bank loans are the only option .
At the same time , citizens get confused since they don 't know which party to vote for , " Stojiljkovic added .
However , wrestling is no longer as strong for Kosovo as it was before .
Serbian swimmer Milorad Cavic won the gold medal Saturday ( December 13th ) in the 100m butterfly race at the European Short Course Championship in Rijeka , Croatia .
In general , Montenegro has considerable production potential .
" Otherwise we cannot proceed with a new legislative framework , " he added .
Mercedes @-@ Benz sends a message to Kosovo on corruption
Egemen Bagis , Turkey 's minister for European affairs and Ankara 's chief negotiator with the EU , vowed in an interview with Euronews on Monday that his country would continue the process of democratic reform .
" Due to lack of regulation , large shopping centres have generally discriminated against domestic producers by imposing retail contracts requiring them to pay on average 10,000 euros , just to negotiate the shelf placement of their products , " says Admir Kapo , president of the Sarajevo @-@ based NGO .
Meanwhile , Greece is expected to run out of money for covering its domestic and international obligations by mid @-@ October .
Romania is trying to meet EU road infrastructure standards .
Obama commemorates Armenian deaths ; Turkey is critical
" We were the only ones left out of the process at a time when visas were removed for the entire region .
According to Deputy Prime Minister Zoran Stavrevski , economic policy in the country is now on the right track , and the government should push ahead with implementation .
Blushi told reporters that Topi was elected after a shameful process .
( Various sources -- 18 / 05 / 10 @-@ 25 / 05 / 10 )
Other performers who will take the stage at the festival include musical legends Paul Simon , Joss Stone , Natalie Cole and Buika .
Meanwhile , the labour and social welfare ministry recommended that workers be allowed to log shorter hours at times of excessive heat , saying employers could also consider moving the process towards evening hours , where possible .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 10 / 07 / 09
The ticket backed by the Sandzak Democratic Party , led by Serbian Labour Minister Rasim Ljajic , won five seats , while Minister Sulejman Ugljanin 's Party of Democratic Action won 13 .
" The proposal for a complex name , which Greece considers to be a huge concession , is not such a great concession , because even the reference FYROM -- which is used in the UN -- is a complex name .
A team of Turkish experts has developed an unmanned land vehicle that will compete at the finals of the Multi @-@ autonomous Ground @-@ Robotic International Challenge ( MAGIC 2010 ) in Australia in October .
" Croatia should continue its reform efforts with the same vigour , especially regarding the judiciary and fundamental rights , and be able fully to assume membership obligations from the date of accession , " the final statement from the summit read .
The first IMAX screen was set up in Romania 's largest mall , the AFI Palace in Bucharest , on Monday ( October 26th ) .
Police said two others -- Safet Becovic and Senad Ramovic -- were arrested .
Significant finds have been uncovered at a site in the province of Bitlis .
Italy , the second largest KFOR contributor , made it clear Thursday that it wants to cut its 1,935 @-@ strong contingent in half within six months .
The country saw a 5 % increase in international visitors from January to September .
" Mr Karadzic cannot be permitted to manipulate the proceedings through his decision not to attend , " Uertz @-@ Retzlaff said .
OSCE / ODIHR election observation chief Peter Eicher ( left ) and OSCE / PA representative Pia Christmas @-@ Moller hold a press conference about Sunday 's ( March 22nd ) elections . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
" As long as Russian forces are occupying large parts of Georgia , I cannot see the NATO @-@ Russia Council meeting , " he told reporters in Brussels .
Sadovic initially refused to step down , and accused Tihic of bowing to pressure from Deputy High Representative Raffi Gregorian and US Ambassador to BiH Charles English .
The Interior Ministry also has reportedly cleared the way for a probe into Istanbul Police Chief Celalettin Cerrah 's actions .
For the tribunal to successfully fulfil its mandate , it is absolutely crucial that it ensures its legacy keeps resonating long after it has closed its doors .
" The life is very nice in Istanbul , " he said .
Experts consider that the Court has opened the door to prosecute public officials , but that it has also raised questions regarding the independence of the Assembly .
Leaders vow to help each other overcome obstacles on the road to EU integration
We have done this for the sake of citizens of Serbia , we have done this for the sake of the victims amongst other nations , we have done this for the sake of reconciliation , we have done this for the sake of establishing credibility of all societies , not only Serbian society , " the president said .
" This is not a good time for the country , since Kosovo is going through a crisis and a hard time for private investors .
The bunkers were built to be strong and mobile so they could be placed by a crane or a helicopter in a hole .
" The US Steel losses could be explained by the fact that the company broke production last year .
With last month 's entrance of a new mobile provider in Montenegro , the number of mobile phone users in the country increased further .
The ruling AKP told the Constitutional Court that it has no hidden agenda to bring Islamist rule to the country .
A second has since opened in Skopje , with nearly 3,000 members , and a third is planned for Tetovo .
Radovan Karadzic has announced he will boycott his trial , which is scheduled to begin at The Hague on Monday ( October 26th ) .
But on his side of the road , the landowners were being far less co @-@ operative .
Serbian Minister for Kosovo Slobodan Samardzic and Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic both suggested more talks could be in store .
The monastery is currently under renovation .
More than a third of all 1,499 rulings delivered by the ECHR in 2010 concerned cases lodged against four members of the 47 @-@ nation Council of Europe ( CoE ) -- Turkey ( 278 ) , Russia ( 217 ) , Romania ( 143 ) and Ukraine ( 109 ) , according to the court 's annual report .
" Although Milosevic was never convicted , evidence exposed at his trial showed how Belgrade orchestrated the vicious wars in Bosnia , Croatia and Kosovo , " Sara Darehshori of the HRW International Justice Programme said .
Partial results , released by the Kosovo Central Election Commission on Monday evening , sugguest that the Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) was victorious in most municipalities , followed by the Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) .
Macedonia President Gjorge Ivanov requested that NATO re @-@ examine its 2008 Bucharest summit decision -- when it deferred to Greek demands .
During those three years , the state completed significant legislative reforms , most of which were carried out in co @-@ operation with the CoE , its monitoring bodies and other international experts .
Leaders of the Croat party HDZ BiH Dragan Covic , the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) -- Zlatko Lagumdzija , HDZ 1990 -- Bozo Ljubic and Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) leader Sulejman Tihic agreed to this initiative after meeting separately with Inzko on Wednesday ( March 9th ) .
They fare much better , however , than Bulgaria on a per capita basis when one compares the numbers of applications against them that went to an ECHR decision body in 2007 .
Oettinger , who spoke before the European Parliament 's ( EP ) Energy Committee later Tuesday , told MEPs that the European Commission ( EC ) would prepare the assessment criteria for the stress tests by June .
The United States says the shield is aimed at ensuring its own and Europe 's protection against a potential attack from rogue states , notably Iran .
Albanian President Bamir Topi gave his country 's flag to the 27 @-@ member delegation that will participate next week in the Beijing Olympics , the largest Albanian contingent ever in the Games .
The Ohrid Framework Agreement , which came into force in 2001 , brought peace , better co @-@ operation among ethnic communities and more minority rights to Macedonia .
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Significant trends have also been seen in the financial sector .
Meeting in Cordoba with Spanish counterpart Miguel Angel Moratinos , they discussed bilateral ties and EU @-@ related co @-@ operation .
Fortunately for them , the accident site lay on the inter entity border .
It passed with only 74 votes , all by the ruling Democratic Party 's lawmakers .
We had Mladic within our reach and just needed to decide on the purely technical issue of how to perform the arrest . "
The law on the minimum wage is due to enter into force in 2012 .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 18 / 10 / 11
Meta : We believe that this visit will continue to provide results .
They range in age from 18 to 89 , and nearly 30 % of them are women .
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" We Romas live in a conservative environment , and if some of us don 't have parental support , then it is difficult to finish school , " she explains .
Prokoshko Lake in central BiH is gaining popularity among adventure tourists . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
" Every job opening is welcomed for our country 's development , therefore improving the overall employment rate in our country regardless of which country the investor comes from , " Cabulev said .
" Social and political unrest in the Gulf and other Arab countries and Iran 's involvement in these events may increase the awareness of and confrontation with Iranian capital in this region and , as a result , one might expect in the near future more Iranian firms to choose to operate in a stable and emerging economy like Turkey , " he said .
" I will do as much as I can to help speeding up with the reform processes so that Croatia can become an EU member as quickly as possible , " Josipovic said .
The first was to sell out the entire stadium .
" All parties need to work to develop the Presevo economy and ensure Kosovo events do not disrupt progress . "
Environmental groups , however , say conservation should come first .
He also said the company would donate $ 200,000 @-@ worth of computer equipment to three Bulgarian schools .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader ( right ) and his Macedonian counterpart Nikola Gruevski inspect the honour guard before their meeting in Zagreb on Monday ( November 20th ) . [ Getty Images ]
World Vision International said on Tuesday ( January 29th ) it has donated 21 new computers and 25 new monitors to primary and secondary schools in the Serbian villages of Rtari and Kotraza .
The Dayton Peace Accords , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in the country , left it split into two fairly autonomous entities -- the Federation of BiH , shared by Bosniaks and Croats , and the Serb @-@ run Republika Srpska ( RS ) -- bound by a weak central government .
Customs agents seize heroin from a Macedonian truck entering the country from Greece at the Dojran border crossing .
The Turkish prime minister admits to watching YouTube .
Some Macedonian firms however , demand that the government seek mechanisms for redress or seek alternative trade routes .
Switzerland will provide 58.3m euros in aid to Bulgaria to boost infrastructure , development of the private sector , human resources , security , stability and reforms , the government announced on Tuesday ( September 7th ) .
Christofias also rejected Turkish Cypriots ' criticism of a memorandum of understanding signed by his Greek Cypriot administration and Russia .
Mladic 's relatives argue he had been in poor health and there has been no sighting of him for seven years , attorney Milos Saljic said .
Macedonia 's June 5th elections " were perhaps the best in the last decade , " according to Fuele .
That can happen only with people who have seen the world .
Authorities are not yet addressing the problem seriously , but when they do , it will require better co @-@ operation between the state institutions and NGOs .
It will be triggered as a last resort . " The aid mechanism needs the support of the other countries in the 27 @-@ member Union .
Unity against common challenges
" It was not easy in those years to come to Partizan from Sloboda , " Vicentijevic notes .
Cyprus then entered the EU with the government in Nicosia representing the entire island , and the Turkish Cypriots were effectively shut out .
With the upsurge in strikes over the last year , Greeks rely almost solely on the news to be informed of stoppages in transport and other public services , and closures in city centres .
Inspectors also conducted 208 inspections in public enterprises and local government offices and did not find a single violation .
Revolt 's past includes numerous protests and campaigns .
Tourism , particularly along the Adriatic coast , is booming and the country is ranked among the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world .
Swedish furniture maker IKEA plans to open a shopping centre east of Zagreb , in Rugvica , Croatian media reported on Tuesday ( May 4th ) .
Jokic has denied the allegation .
" With the economic crisis in Greece , and especially with the situation in state @-@ run dentistry here , people often sacrifice convenience for lower prices , " Xanthopoulos told SETimes .
" The global economic crisis has made things difficult but we survived worse times .
Erdogan and Baykal were both in an airport 's VIP section on Monday , but they did not converse .
" Serbia attracted more than 1.5 billion euros of NET [ cash ] FDI , higher than almost all our immediate competitors .
Cypriot tennis star Marcos Baghdatis won his fourth ATP title on Saturday ( January 16th ) , beating France 's Richard Gasquet .
Last month , US envoy for Kosovo Frank Wisner reiterated Washington 's support for Kosovo 's independence , and said sovereignty for the province must be the end goal .
The Croatian oil company INA demands 117m euros from the Serbian government .
It would then split into two branches -- one going west to Greece and Italy and the other going north through Serbia to Central Europe .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan admits his government has failed to end what he calls an " injustice . "
Kosovo Serbs are particularly concerned about whether they will still be able to obtain goods from Serbia .
The document analyses the ease of conducting business in 22 cities in Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Kosovo , Macedonia , Moldova , Montenegro and Serbia .
A plan by banks to raise interest rates has been squashed , with Sanader warning financial institutions of serious consequences if they go ahead .
In Belgrade , Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic told Serbian news agency Tanjug that Bildt 's proposal on separate talks regarding Kosovo 's north " was a step in the right direction . "
Croatia could become the 28th EU member state by 2010 , the Union 's enlargement chief said on Thursday , urging Zagreb to move ahead with reforms .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 17 / 01 / 12
The controversial article became law in 2005 as part of a legislative reform programme , but its vague terms arbitrarily criminalised a broad range of critical opinions .
Kurti says his party is committed particularly to the effective implementation of the rule of law in addressing war crimes , corruption , Serbia 's parallel structures , and the grey economy .
Any allegation of the existence of such a minority in Greece is groundless , politically motivated and doesn 't respect political realities in the region , " said the official response to Gruevski 's letter .
" If the international community wants to preserve BiH as a multiethnic country , it must take into account that some 220,000 Catholic Croats lived on the territory of Republika Srpska [ RS ] before the war , " he said , referring to the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH .
The World Bank board has approved the Second Programmatic Development Policy Loan for Macedonia .
Nineteen others remain eligible to hold seats in parliament .
Which category do the children prefer ?
BiH parliament gives police reform another chance
" The suspicions are that the procedure was discriminatory and undermined competition , " he said .
The number of arrivals this year is expected to increase by 7 % , according to the Institute for Tourism Research and Predictions .
" Given that EULEX has a co @-@ operation agreement with Serbia , they can act as mediator between Serbian and Kosovo police .
He said the university can 't guarantee the safety of students and educators at the Philology Faculty , and the whole academic year could be compromised if the blockade continues another 15 days .
But Turkish officials remain optimistic .
According to the Southeast Europe Media Organisation ( SEEMO ) , more than 450 criminal lawsuits involving insult and slander were filed in Macedonia between 2003 and 2005 .
Pollsters consider the ongoing maritime border dispute with Slovenia one of the main factors sapping respondents ' enthusiasm for the Union .
It set the stage for the marathon to be a prestige event in future Olympics , and for the creation of marathons in New York and Boston .
They also are one of the most disadvantaged groups in Romania , with 74 % in poverty .
" The PKK wants to provoke lynchings against the DTP and its members , " he said .
" We are not going to be part of the European problem , " Tadic told reporters after meeting EU officials .
Media reports indicate that four Serbian officers were among six people arrested by Kosovo police special units , on charges that they " threatened Kosovo 's legal order and obstructed police officers in the execution of their duty . " Five of them were sentenced to a month in custody in a closed @-@ door hearing that ended early Monday , Serbian news agency Tanjug reported .
Other re @-@ enacted events include the organisation of the republic , summoning of the assembly and electing the president .
Four such facilities have already been handed over to the Belgrade city administration , including Darko Saric 's house .
The 20.5m @-@ euro investment will encourage foreign technology companies to come to Serbia and employ Serbian experts , according to Science and Technological Development Minister Bozidar Djelic .
We believe in freedom and equal rights ... Let 's not forget that ! "
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov and Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul met in Ankara on Friday ( October 16th ) , where Gul reiterated that Turkey will continue to defend Macedonia 's interests and positions in NATO .
Sarkozy will give a further push to the Mediterranean Union project , aimed at regulating the EU 's relations with nearly a dozen countries -- Algeria , Egypt , Israel , Jordan , Lebanon , Morocco , the Palestinian Territories , Syria , Tunisia and Turkey .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 08 / 07 / 11
Seven feature @-@ length films by Turkish filmmaker Zeki Demirkubuz will be screened at New York 's Walter Reade Movie Theater as part of a series jointly hosted by the Film Society of Lincoln Centre this month .
" I simply refuse to believe that what happened today is a form of political pressure , " Kovachki told reporters .
The murder came only days after an earlier attempt on his life , during which a truck driven by a criminal gang member attempted to force the then prime minister 's car off the highway .
Cobblestone is the last in a multitude of big police raids in the past several years that highlight the government 's determination to root out organised crime .
The new legislation sets the stage for better protection of the rights of consumers , who would be able to change their gas and electricity suppliers within three weeks for free .
Judges suspended Vojislav Seselj 's war crimes trial at The Hague indefinitely on Wednesday after the prosecution said witness intimidation was threatening to compromise the case .
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik said he was not interested in the decision of BiH 's three @-@ member presidency or of the council of ministers .
Erbakan knew the value of these things , " said Ersan Agbas , a 30 @-@ year @-@ old student .
With a population of 547,000 , Elazig is near a network of dams , hydroelectric power stations and irrigation channels in the Southeastern Anatolia Project area .
On January 21st 1993 , he was serving in the Bosnian Serb army in the town of Trebinje when he witnessed four fellow soldiers arresting his friend , Alen Glavovic , and then beating Glavovic for being a Bosniak .
Serbia would also provide training for Iraqi army and police officers .
Meanwhile , the nation 's credit @-@ worthiness has been downgraded significantly and the cost of borrowing on the international markets has risen .
The tender for more than 1.5 billion euros in investment for the construction of two new power plants in Serbia will occur on January 20th , Germany 's WirtschaftsBlat said on Wednesday ( January 7th ) , referring to unnamed sources .
A total of 16 EU member states have liberalised their work market for Romanians and Bulgarians to date .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader announced on Wednesday ( July 1st ) that he is resigning . [ AFP ]
Survey finds widespread youth unemployment , discontent in BiH
" How hard could it be to melt butter ? " asks Darko , a Podgorica resident and frequent moviegoer .
SETimes : You are one of the founders of the Social Democratic Party .
Milan Stankovic will represent Serbia in May at the Eurovision Song Contest in Norway .
Romania 's parliament adopted a declaration Thursday , calling for the continuation of talks between Belgrade and Pristina and for an EU summit on the issue of Kosovo 's status and the Euro @-@ Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans .
But Macedonian Economic Chamber President Branko Azevski thinks a major change from past policies is needed .
" There is no reason to dismiss Iran 's importance in our energy policy .
Help from the IMF was key to Serbia 's stability in 2009 , when the country was faced with bankruptcy .
Currently , the only Romanian operator to offer IPTV is iNES Group , which introduced the service in 2006 .
" There were serious indications that a new terrorist attack was being planned , so we moved quickly to arrest these people , " UPI quoted police spokesman Thanassis Kokkalakis as saying .
The total number for 2009 is 316 , including 57 children , " Paunova wrote .
Skopje 's Midsummer Night Theatre will open on Saturday ( June 30th ) with a performance by the Macedonian National Theatre , directed by Bojan Trifunovski .
Former Serbian President Milan Milutinovic won acquittal Thursday on charges of involvement in war crimes against Kosovo Albanians in 1999 , while five co @-@ defendants received prison sentences of 15 to 22 years .
The fee is 1 @-@ 2.5 euros per square meter , with a minimum charge of 200 euros .
" We want to establish free movement of workers throughout the EU as soon as possible . "
To meet that obligation , member states can choose among one of three options : full ownership unbundling ; an independent system operator outside of the vertically integrated company ; or an independent transmission operator within the company , but with sufficient guarantees for its independence .
Tito 's grandson , Communist Party head Joska Broz , says he was not even invited .
Eldorado has also recently acquired the Canadian European Goldfield , which offers a chance for further exploration in Greece through Thracean and expanding operations into Turkey and Romania , although some market analysts worried what would happen if Greece defaults and exits the eurozone .
He added that Serbia opposes the planned takeover of UNMIK 's role by the EU mission EULEX because the Union did not obtain the Security Council 's permission .
Until February , Biscevic and Busek will work together to ensure that the Stability Pact 's achievements are preserved and that the transition to the new framework is as smooth as possible .
A preliminary ruling by Macedonia 's constitutional court to limit the scope of lustration cases -- examining which citizens collaborated with the former Yugoslav secret police -- has sparked a heated debate .
Lajcak warns RS prime minister over inflammatory rhetoric
" If Serbia fails to qualify for the next round , I will cheer for Argentina because of Messi , " Dejan says .
What has been dubbed as " the world 's longest bench " was officially inaugurated in the southern Bulgarian town of Pazardjik last month .
An increasing number of Bulgarians , however , appear to be feeling disenchanted with the excess construction , inadequate infrastructure and the high prices at their country 's seaside resorts .
The presidents of Hungary , Croatia and Serbia unite over the idea of a " cultural nation . "
The goal was to help boost the number of users and expand the use of the internet in daily life .
A new cabinet post -- minister without portfolio in charge of information society -- is also being established .
The field in which the current wrestling contests take place is still called " er meydani , " translated as " brave men 's field " where the master of ceremonies , dressed in traditional garb , introduces wrestlers by their names , titles and wrestling skills .
After brokering a controversial nuclear swap deal with Tehran last month , Turkey and Brazil were the only countries to vote against a new round of sanctions against Iran at the UN Security Council on Wednesday .
And in Greco @-@ Roman wrestling , Theodoros Tounousides lost to Georgia 's Ramaz Nozadze in the 96kg category .
Among them are members of Women in Black , who say Serbia must confront its past and extradite war crimes indictees Ratko Mladic and Radovan Karadzic to The Hague .
" There is no room for such practice in a modern democracy , " he added .
Newly @-@ appointed Kosovo Ambassador to the United States Avni Spahiu arrived in Washington on Sunday ( October 26th ) .
Tadic faulted international peacekeepers for failing to " protect the Serbs , who are the most endangered [ residents of ] Kosovo and Metohija . "
Now , instead of being a subject of the debate , Croatia will be playing an active role in international diplomacy .
The court freed Ejupi based on the evidence it had , but the " prosecution continues its work and can file an appeal , " de Kermabon told Belgrade 's B92 radio .
What should the EU do ?
The coalition between outgoing Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's Democratic Party of Serbia and New Serbia , which took third with 11.59 % voter support , translating into 30 seats , signalled its readiness to join an SRS @-@ led coalition government .
" My mother took care of his apartment where I once saw him , when I came over , " said Ivanovic .
Europol will establish a task force to help investigate non @-@ Islamist threats in the Scandinavian countries , media reports quoted the European law enforcement agency as saying on Monday ( July 25th ) in the wake of last week 's twin terrorist attacks in Norway .
Still , Janic added , the arrest remains a positive development , particularly considering the insistence from some EU nations -- particularly the Netherlands -- that Serbian integration cannot proceed without Mladic at The Hague .
" Our countries know that on the way to the EU , there can be rises and falls , as well as quick and slow steps , " Gruevski said .
Visitors can communicate with residents dressed in authentic clothes , practicing the customs of a bygone era .
" Now , both Kurdish deputies and CHP deputies are going to push AKP for democratisation , " Yilmaz told SETimes , " and I hope this will increase the speed and the quality of democracy in Turkey . "
" Turkey is ready to help them [ Libyan people ] to overcome this period . "
Not only did 19 @-@ year @-@ old Ana Ivanovic become the first Serbian player to represent her country in a top tennis final , but two other singles players -- Novak Djokovic and Jelena Jankovic -- finished in the semifinals .
" However , parliamentary elections may take place . "
First Lady Laura Bush 's agenda included visits to Tirana 's main maternity ward and an orphanage supported by the US government .
They supported the split of [ Serbia ] and now want to support corrupt politicians in Pristina through the development of highways and airports . "
Dragana Stankovic , 26 , of Banja Luka , said that while authorities have been generally doing a good job throughout this natural disaster , greater focus should be placed on rural areas .
To establish a new mission and be able to fully co @-@ operate with Kosovo in terms of integration , EU officials have said that Kosovo should have a clear political and legal status , which is expected to be fully resolved within a few months .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 11 / 12 / 07
" In the future , the punishments will be reduced , which will provide an opportunity to those with enough money to conscientiously libel and pay for it , " Kanal 5 TV editor Goran Momiroski told SETimes .
According to the Albanian business magazine Monitor , a number of prestigious German and Austrian banks are gearing up to enter the Albanian banking sector .
The UN has been present in Kosovo since 1999 . [ Getty Images ]
It blamed International Civil Representative Pieter Feith , saying he had contradicted EU policies and positions by pushing to have the office opened .
The agents who took part in the operation reportedly found " notebooks , address books , several CDs , computer hard disks and cell phones . "
" I had been threatened and named as a target .
Kosovo topped the agenda of a meeting between EU representative Wolfgang Ischinger and the bloc 's security chief , Javier Solana .
We did not respond to promptings of NBA players who came for two or three months until the close of the lockout , we did not agree .
Similarly , BiH has been urged to make major changes to the current state composition -- which is seen as complicated , inefficient and expensive -- but this too has run aground .
Greece has warned it will block its neighbour 's entry into NATO because of the ongoing name dispute . [ Getty Images ]
That wasn 't the case under the previous administration .
The trial chamber , presided over by Judge Bakone Moloto , also found Perisic guilty of assisting and supporting the killing of around 7,000 Muslims and displacing the Srebrenica population in July 1995 , artillery and sniper attacks on civilians in Sarajevo and for the rocket attacks on Zagreb in May 1995 .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat held another meeting Thursday ( July 30th ) as part of an ongoing effort to reunify the divided island .
Analyst and head of Transparency International in Serbia Vladimir Goati forecasts that the Democrats and the Progressives will win more than 60 % of votes and possibly even more than 70 % of mandates .
Support in Turkey for EU membership continues to decline . In 2004 , 75 % backed the effort .
But following the Baghdad meeting , positive remarks by both sides signal a new period .
He is educated , articulate and industrious -- a poster child for a new generation of activists who are out to change the way the world thinks of his people .
" The initiative is a response by local politicians frustrated with their political organisations , " Todorovic told SETimes , noting all those in charge of the new movement are veterans of current political parties .
Kirin again found himself having to explain an apparent gaffe .
" The negative reports about Kosovo in the world media and from important institutions like the CoE put a big question mark on the state of Kosovo , " Ardian Arifay of the Pristina Foreign Policy Club said .
" We should have left when we did not get paid the first time , which was over a year ago , but we kept thinking ' these are rough times , we should give some credit to the management ' .
The sides are wrangling over electricity supplies and fees . [ Reuters ]
The 10th international organic food fair , Eco Festival 2007 , took place in Athens from Thursday ( November 8th ) until Sunday .
During the festival the audience votes for its favourite film .
The second round is set to begin in September .
Science and Technology : Romania , Bulgaria sign agreement
Georgia and Turkey signed a free trade agreement as well as a deal on preventing double taxation .
After years of negotiations , leaders from five European countries signed the Nabucco pipeline agreement in Ankara Monday ( July 13th ) .
Diomidis Spinellis , a former finance ministry official , angered tax collectors by alleging their profession was ridden with corruption , and called on Greeks to go online and report cases of bribery , extortion and blackmail .
The Greek bank branches will offer consumer loans and provide Turkish and Greek businessmen with various facilities in exports and imports , a statement said .
Always a big pain , " Beg Marley said .
The Italian government has issued loans worth 30m euros to support small- and medium- enterprises in Albania .
Most of these buyers are middle @-@ class families from Moscow and St Petersburg .
ANA , he said , is not a terrorist organisation and is not planning to create problems for UNMIK and KFOR .
The project is estimated to cost around 1.4 billion euros .
They were followed by Ireland , Australia , the United States , New Zealand and Canada .
Plaks said in her opening remarks that improving inter @-@ ethnic relations in the region was eminently possible but required co @-@ operation .
Hutovo Blato spans about 7,411 hectares , most of which is marshland created by the underground aquifer system of the Krupa River .
By Jonilda Koci for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 16 / 01 / 08
To service Skopje citizens , the Interior Ministry has installed six base points in the Passport Division where the procedure can be completed .
Macedonia sent a delegation of seven athletes to Beijing last week for the upcoming Games .
Nesrin Lushta : The still not functioning of the Elections Commission for Complaints and Submissions -- an institution independent from the Kosovo Central Election Commission that [ makes decisions on ] the complaints and the submissions in the electoral process -- the new Kosovo municipalities [ and the ] late task completion of the Central Election Commission Secretariat are just some of the challenges we are facing at the moment .
The plans for expansion don 't stop there .
The voting system essentially excluded Orban from any leading position .
A total of nearly 2,500 student athletes , coaches and other sports officials from a record 52 countries participated in the 11 @-@ day event , which kicked off on January 27th .
Kolubara leased from three Savatijevic @-@ owned companies , and it sold coal at reduced prices to his fourth company .
Good relations with Turkey are fine but in certain strategic political options , the EU is still better .
Congress participants gave presentations on robotic surgery 's achievements in Greece over the last two years , Greek TV and radio ( ERT ) reported on Tuesday ( July 1st ) .
" It is certain that a massive amount of money was drawn from public companies .
Politically , the plan has encountered little resistance , and the principle of religious freedom has proved a consensus @-@ builder in parliament .
But the situation at the state level -- as well as in the other entity , the Federation of BiH -- is another question .
Challenges
Russia has said it will use its veto power to block any Security Council resolution on Kosovo that is unacceptable to Belgrade .
" The attorney general not only didn 't provide any measure against those who planned and executed the assault against the prime minister 's office , but also at the prosecutor 's office important evidence and testimonies of this investigation have been destroyed .
Serbia : split in Islamic community proves hard to heal
" Much has been achieved in the last 12 years .
AKP Vice Chairman Edibe Sozen told reporters that Gul will visit opposition leaders Tuesday to try to bolster support for his bid .
He announced a record prize of 100,000 euros -- funded by the government and private sponsors -- for any Romanian gold medalist .
" I will be partner to those in BiH who want to work on the country 's European perspectives , " Inzko said .
Additionally , some experts say building owners are aggravating the problem by ignoring the law against placing billboards on historic buildings unless they are being renovated or are under construction .
Also in news this week : Albania 's trade deficit is on the rise and Montenegro and Norway sign a memorandum of understanding .
Political observers however , do not share the politicians ' optimistic projections that Albania can reach the next train to the EU .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- Progress made in talks to reunify the divided island will not be lost , UN envoy Alexander Downer said on Monday ( May 3rd ) after his first meeting with newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu .
I start to perspire , get out of the bed , light a cigarette , and so it has been for years , " a 50 @-@ year @-@ old veteran of the BiH war told SETimes .
Under the deal , due to be signed in March , Belgrade will be paying $ 478 instead of $ 545 per 1,000 cubic metres of natural gas until the two sides agree on a new long @-@ term contract .
According to election data , the youth turnout in the 2006 general elections was 47 % , an unimpressive figure but twice as high as the turnout in 2002 and 2004 .
Martin Dimitrov , leader of the right @-@ wing Union of Democratic Forces and head of parliament 's economic committee , told Sofia daily Trud that between July 1st and 10th the former cabinet spent over 317m euros .
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Other matters often raised include the longstanding name dispute with Greece , property issues and the new biometric passports .
Energy production at the local plants has been hampered by chronic technical problems , including some caused by multiple lightning strikes which have set back production .
Bumci also underscored the will of the majority for free and fair elections .
The other main contender , Georgi Kadiev , of the main opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party ( BSP ) , was a distant second with 28 % of the votes .
It owns Telekom Srpske in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mtel in Montenegro .
Their music is breath @-@ taking , and Gino , when you see him on stage singing , playing the tambourine and giving his all to us -- it 's amazing , " Zagreb student and concert goer Ana Jezic told SETimes .
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He confirmed that the arrest took place on Serbian territory but declined to give details .
All this made Agron Mustafa , PIA 's former director , emotional during the recent management transfer .
Macedonian Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Ivica Bocevski said on Monday that he expects the process of EU integration to " resume more intensively " after the EC report early next month .
In Bitola , he noted , the same procedure costs around 15 euros .
He arrived on the island and started shooting indiscriminately at participants in an annual event of the ruling Workers ' Youth League .
The process will be followed by a two @-@ month break preceding the April presidential election in the northern Turkish region of the island .
Brajic -- a native of Sanski Most -- will perform " Munja i Grom " ( Lightning and Thunder ) .
Although Ferrara , the Italian festival , is arguably the most prestigious , BuskerFest has become a Skopje tradition , and has grown over the years to become the largest festival of this sort in the region .
She said Ramadan is a great challenge because one must refrain from food and all bodily pleasures from sunrise to sunset .
The State Prosecutor 's Office failed to pursue cases of war crimes committed against Bosnian Serbs , despite the continued submissions of evidence , she said .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday ( December 1st ) after meeting in Berlin with Serbian President Boris Tadic that her country supports Serbia 's efforts to proceed on the road to Euro @-@ Atlantic accession .
Observers expect a verdict in July .
Macedonia @-@ Turkey Association Kemal Ataturk President Shenol Memish and Turkish Ambassador Gjurol Sokmensuer . [ Courtesy of Shenol Memish ]
All other Balkan countries were rated " partly free . "
The project is expected to cost 13m euros with some of the money coming from Turkey .
Initially , the country showed relatively little interest in Eurovision and sent promising but generally obscure artists .
" Whether you like Darwin 's theory or not , whether you believe in it or not , this is another matter , " he said .
In 1994 , Slovenia 's parliament made collecting the money even more difficult .
" Given the events occurred 12 years ago and material evidence is hardly retrievable ...
Experts estimate that , without the new facilities , Serbia will have to start importing electricity as early as 2012 .
Boc says he hopes parliament will endorse it by mid @-@ January .
Regarding Kosovo , the EU said it " welcomes US participation in " the bloc 's EULEX mission , which is expected eventually to replace UNMIK .
Serbia 's health ministry officially launched a new programme for in @-@ vitro fertilisation .
The administrative reforms are considered in support of the implementation of national commitments and in the framework of the integration process .
I am very grateful to it for working in line with all the laws , so that no stain remains on the period that the Republic of Macedonia endured , " Boskovski said .
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted this week that there will still be progress towards a solution in Karabakh to ensure that the signed agreements with Armenia are realised .
The Japanese government donated 69,000 euros worth of equipment to the Serbian cinema archive company Jugoslovenska kinoteka .
He said it could only start after an audit proves that Bulgaria 's national interests are protected .
In the global rankings of 180 countries , Bulgaria slipped to 72nd from 64th in last year 's survey .
Bulgaria 's Ivailo Kalfin met with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Washington .
A poll commissioned by the Greek newspaper Kathimerini and the broadcaster Skai found that 53 % of Hellenes oppose Nimetz 's latest proposal , under which the neighbouring country would use " Republic of Northern Macedonia " internationally and " Macedonia " at home , while the language would be called " Macedonian . "
NATO Assistant Secretary @-@ General Martin Erdman paid a visit to Macedonia earlier this month to assess implementation of the Annual National Programme on NATO membership .
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Drug addiction is not just a personal problem , as it burdens the addict 's family , wider community and society in general , the centre 's director says . [ File ]
The first group of refugees fleeing the violence of the Syrian uprising appeared at the Turkish border late last week , sparking concern of mass refugee flows .
Supported by the ruling VRMO @-@ DPMNE @-@ led coalition , Ivanov won 437,470 votes , while SDSM candidate and fellow professor Ljubomir Frckovski -- ironically , a former co @-@ author of Ivanov 's -- took 252,195 votes , with nearly 97 % of the ballots counted .
LUXEMBOURG -- The Netherlands has not changed its stance on Serbia and will continue to block implementation of the EU 's Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with Belgrade .
" Russia wants to force the EU and Poland to acknowledge that it can do what it wants with the new EU members , especially Poland .
Corruption remains a challenge for Kosovo
Tomislav Nikolic ( right ) attends a session of Parliament in Belgrade on Saturday ( May 12th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" Artists and citizens of this country have already decided that we want integration , " he continued .
In an apparent rebuke to her deputy and other German politicians circulating that scenario , Merkel said what was urgently needed instead was concerted action to prevent the contagion from spreading to other Eurozone members .
The narrow streets are cobblestone in historic Prizren .
Both are big issues , Downer said on Thursday .
Kosovo authorities announced on Monday the seizure of a cache of weapons and ammunition near their country 's border with Macedonia , where they also arrested four suspected arms @-@ smugglers .
Also in business news : the new power plant in the Albanian city of Vlora will start producing electricity this month , and Kosovo Business Week opens .
Recent estimates put it in the tens of thousands .
He also discussed it in Brussels last week with EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele as part of broader talks on Albania 's longstanding political crisis .
" There is no reason to have 50 % of the cases unresolved , " he tells SETimes .
Montenegro , which has a reputation for rarely punishing those charged with corruption , is under pressure to move beyond rhetoric and achieve its goals .
Tanja Miscevic , head of the Serbian EU Integration Office from 2005 to 2008 , also expressed restraint in assessing the report .
Budget axe triggers outcry in Romania
Terziev said English and Irish buyers are currently selling to Russians .
During a visit to Belgrade on Tuesday ( October 30th ) , Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou @-@ Marcoullis said Cyprus supports Serbia 's position in the negotiations on the future status of Kosovo .
It is the responsibility of public policy to try and correct malignities that affect the functioning of markets and to deal with the social fallout of greed , lack of honesty and cynicism .
In Macedonia , a lack of constructive dialogue among political parties has hampered the decentralization process and impeded proper functioning of institutions .
The Kosovo daily Express reported on Thursday ( October 6th ) that Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi was informed by EULEX one day ahead of the operation .
Prime Minister Vlad Filat , leader of the Liberal Democrats , acknowledges he is seriously considering running for the post after polls showed his party enjoys the highest rate of confidence among the public .
Journalists Association of Serbia President Ljiljana Smajlovic fully supports the demands of the employees and calls on the state to observe their rights and media freedoms .
" So far this year , trade between us is up more than 50 % .
It provides data on such factors as youth poverty , levels of unemployment , and readiness to emigrate .
The rift between the Kostunica and Tadic camps over Serbian relations with the EU toppled their coalition government in March , with early parliamentary elections now scheduled for May 11th .
The grant is part of the 89m euros set aside for BiH this year under the EU 's Instrument for Pre @-@ accession Assistance ( IPA ) .
Together , they won 7.5 % of the vote and the SPS gained a kingmaker role in forming the new government .
The country has pledged to dispose of the ammunition by 2010 , and is receiving assistance from the US , Canada and other NATO countries .
Krivach won the competition with the song " Too Much Love Will Kill You . "
Rahsan Ecevit , widow of the late Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit , openly supported Kilicdaroglu 's candidacy .
But the process will be slow , he cautioned .
The advancement of the Balkan countries towards NATO and EU membership has had a measurable effect on drug trafficking .
He said it is critical for Serbia to make sure now that the trade deal , which it is already implementing " smoothly and consistently , " will produce results .
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The shipment was prime for mixing because it consisted exclusively of pure , high @-@ quality cocaine .
" What matters is not the size of the market , but the quality of its development .
In an unprecedented development , the main political parties in Kosovo have joined together and agreed on a new president .
If it were found guilty , Belgrade could have been forced to pay some $ 100 billion in compensation , a sum that would have bankrupted the country .
" There is not a single state @-@ level commercial company that produces arms or military equipment , and they all require entity @-@ level permits for any kind of such business activity , " says Uma Sinanovic , spokesperson for the BiH state defence ministry .
It is impossible and this situation is untenable , " Bozic told SETimes .
" If NATO is to continue to be the pre @-@ eminent security Alliance and serve the defence interests of its membership , it must continue to evolve and that evolution must include enlargement . "
" The tender was called at a time when the global economic crisis looks set to gain momentum again .
Macedonian officials welcomed on Thursday ( September 20th ) Canada 's decision to recognise their country under its constitutional name , Republic of Macedonia , while Greek authorities vowed to protest the move .
A 1.5 % overall growth is expected for the whole year , while for 2012 the latest World Bank forecast shows growth of 1.8 to 2.1 % .
A total of 208 boxers from 41 countries took part .
Though a parallel series of events affected the country 's largest opposition party , the People 's Republican Party ( CHP ) , a deal was reached between it and the AKP and the CHP boycott soon ended .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 09 / 12 / 10
Others argue it was a cheap attempt by the government to increase votes before the June 12th general elections .
US President George W. Bush is urging Turkey not to mount a unilateral incursion into northern Iraq and promises stronger military co @-@ operation and intelligence @-@ sharing to aid in the fight against the terrorist PKK .
The Article 301 controversy is one of several human rights issues about which the EU has raised concerns .
An independent , university professor Josip Kregar , bills himself as the diametric opposite of Bandic , and polls show him mounting a serious challenge .
For the past five years , Ankara has accused Iraqi Kurdish groups of harbouring the PKK and repeatedly threatened to stage a ground offensive in northern Iraq .
Portuguese poet Vasco Graca Moura , the 2004 Golden Wreath winner , said the festival brings together " both the cradle of our civilization and the avant @-@ garde . "
The raid took place just hours before Turkish Supreme Court of Appeals Chief Prosecutor Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya presented his case against the AKP at the country 's Constitutional Court .
Ahtisaari 's proposal reportedly will also allow Kosovo to apply for membership in international organisations , such as the UN , EU , the World Bank and IMF .
" It doesn 't matter , it 's once every four years , after all , " she said .
Party for Democratic Progress MP Mladen Ivanjic says vacation is an example of the political parties pushing the citizens ' limits , instead of forming a government to tackle very real and urgent problems .
The six remaining " Music Idol 3 " hopefuls include four Bulgarian and two Macedonian singers .
Cypriot tennis star Marcos Baghdatis defeated Roger Federer -- the world 's number one player - during the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 at Indian Wells , California on March 16th .
" Serbia 's only ' rival ' in the number of smokers among European countries is Bosnia and Herzegovina , " she said .
As the current crisis unfolds , it has become clear that we are confronted with an event of long @-@ lasting impact .
In that vein , EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule welcomed the council .
The state will collect less revenue from customs duties , but the economy will be free from major costs related to import duties .
The 46 @-@ year @-@ old project manager at the Samsun @-@ based IT Company , on the Black Sea north coast of Turkey , says that when he and his colleagues attempted to meet with their European partners , they had to wait more than two months for their visas to be approved .
Muk lambasted Canovic for his statement , saying he was " appalled " that a government representative would chide or caution the court for upholding the law .
The UN envoy in Cyprus said on Thursday he was encouraged by the " initiative and commitment " the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have shown in efforts to end the island 's decades @-@ long division .
According to Hodzic , food packages , sleeping bags , blankets and hygiene kits bought with the money were immediately distributed to those in need .
Serbia 's position is that Kosovo must be represented by UNMIK in international conferences and events . [ Reuters ]
" We have fantastic co @-@ operation with the FBI and DEA ( Drug Enforcement Administration ) , and with other American security structures .
The United States , however , has urged Turkey to work with Baghdad and the Iraqi Kurdish regional government to solve the problem .
A Joint Technical Secretariat overseeing IPA 's Macedonia @-@ Albania projects is located in Struga , with a regional office in Elbasan .
" Finland doesn 't want us there either .
Bulgarian archaeologists discovered a settlement believed to be 7,000 years old .
" It is more than certain that Macedonia will conduct a successful census ...
Earlier this year , the Algerians and other inmates at the detention facility in Cuba won a US Supreme Court ruling allowing Guantanamo prisoners to contest their imprisonment in civilian courts .
" The main message is that Romania has started having autonomous institutions that have started functioning and that are not politically subordinated , " he said , crediting the four years of the MCV .
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We will implement measures for airlines and tour operators ; reward the ones who bring tourists from these parts of the world .
Bühler and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci held consultations into the late hours on Wednesday night , but Pristina continues to vow there will be " no step back " from its decision to place an embargo on Serbian goods and assert customs control in the north .
Officials say the arrests are only the " tip of the iceberg " when it comes to human trafficking networks .
EC says pace of accession hinges on reform progress
Since the adoption of two declarations condemning war crimes this year , the Serbian public has been discussing the need for such documents and whether one or the other shows favouritism .
Although summer is winding down , the Macedonian concert series isn 't .
SETimes : The upcoming negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels have been put on hold ; how do you believe that will be interpreted by all parties involved ?
Serbian government representatives , local community politicians in Indjija and managers from the Indian company Embassy Group have struck a deal that may result in the biggest greenfield investment in Serbia yet .
Will it help or harm Prime Minister Thaci ?
SETimes talked to Trade and Industry Minister Mimoza Kusari @-@ Lila about the reasons behind the decision .
" Prior to 2009 , I had to ask my son to give up his job to help me at the firm because the volume of orders was so large I could not cope by myself .
In past months , successive Russian delegations increased the frequency of their visits to Belgrade .
Greek President Karolos Papoulias voiced hope Tuesday ( April 14th ) for a quick settlement to the long @-@ running name dispute between his country and neighbouring Macedonia and for " further enhancement " of the nations ' ties .
Most arguments on behalf of Turkey 's membership bid focus on bridge building .
Morin promised that France would keep its presence in Kosovo , and reiterated his country 's stance against partitioning the province .
The ruling coalition finds itself in a difficult position , Simic added , because the goal on which it established its mandate has not been achieved .
" We are in the stage of turning our countries into an area without borders to guarantee security for Albanian and Italian citizens , " Alibeaj said .
Two countries -- Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Serbia -- declined to initial an agreement on a Southeast European free trade zone at a conference in Brussels on November 9th .
During these discussions , practitioners exchanged views on various topics related to the adjudication and prosecution of war crimes cases , from procedural issues to international criminal and humanitarian law .
" Serbian people are smart and will able to see the differences between the truth and something that is imposed on them .
Political parties must now disclose their financers . [ Reuters ]
Slovenian carrier Adria Airways has made PIA its second hub after the airport in Ljubljana .
Now , more than ever before , Southeast Europe is in the spotlight .
Also this week : Sarajevo and Skopje signed a co @-@ operation agreement and Russia 's Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov began a regional tour .
Romania 's National Communications Authority ( ANC ) announced on Thursday ( February 5th ) it would call a tender to acquire a web application , allowing clients of telecom operators to compare fees and conditions for use of internet , fixed and mobile phone services .
Meanwhile , Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel , whose country will assume the rotating EU presidency from Portugal on January 1st , cited Kosovo as one of the top priorities of his country 's upcoming six @-@ month chairmanship .
The base of the museum , overlooking the Makriyanni excavation site , contains temporary exhibition spaces and support facilities .
Speaking in Brussels , he said it would be better for Kosovo Serbs to participate .
According to their document , a key reason against joining NATO is the 1999 action in the former Yugoslavia by the Alliance , which killed an estimated 2,500 civilians .
Many high @-@ ranking politicians in Turkey -- which wants to prove to the EU that it is a functioning Muslim democracy -- were relieved by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak 's decision to step down .
Bulgaria then said it would only implement the project provided a new strategic European investor is found to replace RWE .
Article 301 of the penal code makes it a criminal offence to " insult " the republic , parliament or other state institutions , and stipulates a prison sentence of up to three years for violators .
Telekom Austria submitted a new bid of 1.1 billion euros for a 51 % stake in Serbia 's Telekom Srbija on Wednesday ( May 4th ) .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 21 / 01 / 09
" I 'll repeat : it was all because of the snow . "
Memeti says Macedonia still lacks a defined framework for anti @-@ discrimination laws , now in the works for three years .
If this trend continues , what will the result be ? " one consumer asks .
The bloc is currently providing assistance , via the CARDS programme , in an effort to cut back on piracy .
Studies : half of Serbian women are victims of domestic violence
Current EU President Herman van Rompuy has been proposed for the first term .
More than half a million tourists are expected from the former Yugoslav republics -- Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia .
Meanwhile , Tariceanu has again proved himself adept at survival .
It has advised the government not to increase salaries and pensions .
The jubilee 50th edition of the Eurovision Sports Summer Games for journalists will take place in Plovdiv , Bulgaria , from June 11th to 15th .
According to a poll released on Monday ( March 26th ) , the opposition Serbian Progressive Party is supported by 33.2 % of respondents , while the ruling Democratic Party , headed by President Boris Tadic , gets support of 29.1 % .
Several Eurozone countries suggested they might ask to get collateral in exchange for their contributions to the package of rescue loans for Greece . [ File ]
More than 65 % of Bulgarians , 62 % of Romanians and 61 % of Macedonians did not travel over the holidays last year because of a lack of money , according to the latest survey of European tourism published by Eurobarometer Wednesday ( March 10th ) .
Some political commentators , however , have reacted with caution , suggesting the actual consequences could be mixed .
" Emergency services work as much as they can , but they can always do better . "
The country is now joining 31 others that are shifting to private funds .
" As a country we have met all conditions for NATO accession and continuation of our EU integration process , " Ivanov stressed .
Highly influential Kosovo Serb associations backed the bishop , claiming that his dismissal " tears down one of the strongest pillars of survival of Serbs in Kosovo . "
" Our current path offers a one @-@ way route to ecological disaster , " the report said , while acknowledging that uncertainties remain regarding the pace of global warming .
It is already showing results : from 2006 to 2008 , 7 % of men and 3 % of women quit smoking .
After numerous injuries , her return to the 2000 / 2001 World Cup was remarkable -- she won seven of the eight slalom events .
The travelling photo exhibit organised by the Athens Goethe @-@ Institute , with financial backing from the EU , focuses on the Ottoman Era and its cultural influence on the Balkans through the lens of five photographers based in the Western Balkans .
Its emerging role certainly brings with it potential perils .
Other measures it announced without offering any details included the introduction of a unified pay structure for the Greek public sector , several structural reforms and privatisations , Athens @-@ based daily Kathimerini reported .
Talat , meanwhile , met with Annan in Geneva on Monday .
Trade with Lebanon , Jordan and Egypt has also stopped since the events in Syria , which is the transportation route to all these other countries , Guzel added .
This year 's festival , which includes a slew of concerts , exhibits and theatre performances , will wrap up on August 20th with a special performance by the United Europe Chamber Orchestra .
Banks make deal for Greece
Clinching the title in Tokyo cleared the path for his promotion to yokozuna after an injury @-@ hampered two years .
The focus of the event was on category theory .
However , the accused can also settle the case with the prosecutor , a practice that sometimes does not sit well with the public
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In the vast diaspora , language is the main common cultural characteristic and the most important element of unity .
Serbia is now seeking to follow up on the Elez arrests and beef up its capacity to tackle criminal gangs .
" He was difficult to argue with because he never gave up . "
He then headed for the NATO defence ministers ' meeting in Brussels .
" Let 's see if events that have been occurring in Turkey meet [ the standard ] of a healthy democracy . "
" After the conference , with my mentor Peter Gloviczky , the chief vascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic , I will be able to spend a few months in various American clinics and learn about the latest treatment methods in vascular surgery , " Milic said .
" Last year the price of corn was 0.2 euro initially and then it dropped to 0.05 euro .
In hosting the 4th UN conference on the Least Developed Countries and funding the attendance of delegates from Least Developed Countries ( LDCs ) , Turkey underscored its commitment to eradicating global poverty .
The survey finds that six out of ten people believe in the need for more religious facts instead of science , 61 % consider wearing a swimming suit a sin , and nearly half of the respondents ( 44 % ) think that restaurants should be closed during the fasting periods of Ramadan .
By Valentina Pop for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 03 / 06 / 08
The company will operate flights four days a week .
Instead of losses , Serbia now hopes to export cars to the tune of 1 billion euros per year .
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John Klusmire was detained on charges of attempting to leave the port of Piraeus without permission and putting the lives of 36 passengers , four crew and ten journalists at risk .
For the first time in Greece , municipal waste -- both household and commercial -- will be composted under a pilot programme launched in two municipalities .
" I pledged that the United States will continue to work with those nations that have not recognised an independent Kosovo in order to convince them to do so as quickly as possible , " Bush said at a press conference following Monday 's meeting .
Foot @-@ dragging by Papandreou 's socialist government to convince Greek society that the latest austerity measures , tax hikes , accelerated reforms and privatisations are imperative to stave off bankruptcy exacerbated the gloomy forecasts about the economy in the eurozone and beyond .
The goal of Saturday 's actions was to " paralyse " the dealer networks . [ Getty Images ]
" Thousands of honest , hard @-@ working people labouring at difficult jobs tried to save , hoping they will enjoy their savings at an old age .
He also reiterated Turkey 's support for Albania 's NATO membership .
Still , despite the worries , there is room for optimism .
Under the new bill , land , rail , water and air transport providers will have to conclude agreements with insurance firms and provide insurance coverage worth up to 3,000 euros for individual repayment of damages .
Media coverage focused on the ruling GERB party candidate Rosen Plevneliev , BSP candidate Ivaylo Kalfin and independent Meglena Kuneva . [ Ladislav Tzvetkov / SETimes ]
Also in science news : Turks develop robots to engage the enemy and the Macedonian health minister addresses a forum on e @-@ health issues in Spain .
Russian suspension of arms treaty disappoints NATO
We will overcome such incidents as we did before , " Parliament 's Energy Committee Chairman Mahmut Mucahit Findikli told SETimes .
Nearly 80 % of the trucks lining up on both sides of the border bear Macedonian registration plates .
They added that their future plans are to provide maintenance and car service for the three brands .
The documents , if authentic , show how Serbia almost entirely funded the Bosnian Serb military forces .
Turkey imports much of its energy from the Middle East .
The movie , which made its Romanian premiere at TIFF , is the story of a police officer who ends up doubting his profession .
Budva is the only city in Eastern Europe where Madonna will perform .
The EU has expressed concern about the decision to deploy the police .
Any attempt to stop inflation presupposes losing all the jobs created with inflationary measures .
Mesic , US 's Khalilzad discuss war on terror at Security Council
Knead the mixture until it becomes tough .
Any citizen who believes he or she has suffered illegal discrimination has a right to file a complaint with the commission within three months of the violation or within one year since learning the act is discriminatory .
Tihomir Purda , a Croatian war veteran , remains in custody in Sarajevo .
The European Commission ( EC ) has given Bulgaria , Romania and six other EU states until the end of April to transpose the EU 's binding electricity and gas market liberalisation rules into their national legislation .
It has been represented in all assemblies in the past two decades and has been a member of three coalition governments since 1992 .
" We 've urged our citizens [ to not spend too much ] because the crisis is not too far from our borders , but it stays completely away from our economy , " he told SETimes , adding the public is " witnessing how the country is ready for any kind of difficulty that may emerge from external sources . "
He brought with him documentation concerning the evacuation of Vukovar 's hospital following the Serb takeover .
The 27 @-@ page paper alleged that a group , headed by incumbent Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and including other former KLA commanders , was behind a host of crimes committed during and after the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict in Kosovo .
As expected , RS officials and representatives of both HDZ parties were incensed .
Investors hedge bets on Greece , but will it pay off ?
Earlier on Thursday , President Basescu officially signed Nica 's dismissal and appointed Vasile Blaga , an LDP member , as interim interior minister .
One after another , they resigned .
The youngest visitors squealed when a robot utilised for mine sweeping started handing out candy .
The bomb attack against Pukanic came less than three weeks after Ivana Hodak , the 26 @-@ year @-@ old daughter of a prominent lawyer , was shot dead near a police station in central Zagreb .
TNC Deputy Foreign Minister Salaheddin Bishari responded on Tuesday , telling Sofia to go ahead and expel al @-@ Furis .
Two instruments that are in the same scale have the potential to interfere and mix tones , making an unpleasant sound , " observes Seim .
Reports at the time said many of the bodies unearthed at the two sites showed signs of torture and violent death .
Puhovski told the Belgrade media that the Serbian general 's responsibility for the genocide in Srebrenica was not confirmed , and the verdict could in no way influence Croatia 's genocide suit against Serbia .
Following tradition , the opening ceremony was held at the Antique Theatre .
Prosecutor Herbert Deimer told the court in Frankfurt that the suspect went to the airport with the intent " to kill an indeterminate number of American soldiers , but if possible a large number . "
" I want to remove any speculation concerning secret annexes .
A decade ago , the Milosevic regime suffered a major setback when it was forced to concede defeat in local elections .
The exhibition " Macedonian Christian Roots " at the Museum of Macedonia opened on Thursday ( December 13th ) during the Days of Macedonian Culture festival in Zagreb .
He explained that budget revenue will fall by 220m euros , while the largest expenses are expected due to increases in salaries , pensions and social benefits , planned for October .
Fines will range from around 30 to 500 euros and will be doubled if a child under 12 years of age is present .
Finally , the cadastral registration would allow property mortgage seriously to increase the demand for credit , and lower the interest rates , " says Abdixhiku .
The deadline for all EU members to implement the Union 's Renewable Energy Directive expired on December 5th 2010 .
As a result , many smaller political groupings have had to assimilate into larger ones .
Some pensioners say the prospects for retirees are even more ominous because pensions are lower than wages . Podujevo retiree Bajram Gashi , 69 , told SETimes he must care for his wife and grandchildren on a 75 @-@ euro monthly pension .
However , Assassination of Zoran author Milos Vasic does not believe Milisavljevic will present any significant information .
From its humble beginnings in 1982 , the festival , has , over the years , attracted a growing list of jazz greats from around the world , including Ray Charles , Brazilian Girls , Marshal Allen , Cubanismo , BB King , Antony Braxton , Gotan Project , Al di Meola , DD Jackson , Sierra Maestra , Rabih Abou @-@ Khalil , Toni Kitanovski , Youssou N 'Dour and Maria Joao .
Aluminij said that with the price of aluminium slumping by 50 % on the London commodity exchange , its revenues have been falling by $ 15m a month .
The situation is different in Kosovo where the Serb community became a minority after 1999 .
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul will run for president . [ Getty Images ]
" I am one of those who believe that the SAA should be signed as soon as possible , possibly by the end of this month , but some of our colleagues have to be persuaded that this is a good idea , " Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel told reporters in Ljubljana on Tuesday .
During his official visit , Morningstar also met with President Georgi Parvanov and Economy and Energy Minister Traycho Traykov .
The fact that the prosecutors chose to bring the witness to trial indicates that they consider his testimony very credible , she said .
Serbian drama Tilva Ros by director Nikola Lezaic won the Heart of Sarajevo Award for Best Film at the Sarajevo Film Festival on Saturday ( July 31st ) .
The phenomenon , which happens every year in the hot summer months , was particularly spectacular this year with 100 falling stars per hour .
Opposition , small parties reap rewards at poll
Another reason is the objections raised by several of the bloc 's heavyweights , insisting that the predominantly Muslim country should eventually be offered some sort of a " privileged partnership , " rather than full @-@ fledged membership .
The most serious incident took place in Aracinovo , just outside Skopje , before polls opened .
That concerns Croatia as well as Serbia , Bosnia Herzegovina , France and all the others , " Mato Babic , economics professor of the Libertas Business School in Zagreb , told SETimes .
" Press freedom must be defended everywhere in the world with the same energy and the same insistence , " RSF Secretary @-@ General Jean @-@ Francois Julliard said Tuesday at the launch of the group 's new index .
Police officers surround the scene of one of the bombings Monday ( July 28th ) in Istanbul . [ Getty Images ]
That required a little tweaking .
While the Serb Democratic Party supports it , the Bosniak Party for BiH and the Croat Democratic Union 1990 have both registered strong objections .
Albania conducted its last census in April 2002 . [ Reuters ]
Seselj 's war crimes trial suspended
Kosovo 's reaction was unanimous , hailing Sejdiu 's decision as the best he has made since becoming president .
Among men , life expectancy was highest in Iceland , at 79.5 years , and was lowest in Lithuania ( 65.1 ) , Latvia ( 65.5 ) and Estonia ( 67.3 ) .
Her visit to Afghanistan remained a closely guarded secret until just before her return home .
Ministry officials said the application process is under way for the new group , and they expect to have 10,600 professional soldiers soon after the reform .
The girl credits her Serbian foster parents for taking good care of her and telling her the truth about her origins .
It was built 40 years ago and has not been rebuilt or reinforced since .
Mesic also held an informal meeting in Skopje with Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku .
Party leader Haris Silajdzic said his party expects " good results in the October elections . "
The cheapest ticket was around 19 euros .
Besides the 7,617 files being made available now , an additional 2,684 were declassified in mid @-@ January .
All months between May and August reported an external trade deficit of around 255 @-@ 300m euros .
" These guests have already taken the ocean cruises and they want something new now , " Sesto said . " The [ Danube ] is really interesting as they can travel through different countries and cities that are connected by history . "
The National Bank of Macedonia managed to slow credit growth and contain the loss of reserves by tightening the bank liquidity and reserve requirements and by raising its policy rate from 7 % to 9 % .
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The other EU member states believe , however , that Serbian authorities are making strong efforts to capture Mladic and former Croatian Serb political leader Goran Hadzic and should therefore be allowed to move forward on the path towards eventual membership .
The EU is investing some 5.6m euros in information and communication technology programmes in the country .
EBRD contributes to Turkey clean energy fund
" The value of the projects in Libya is over 1 billion euros .
" It is a clear failure and an undignified status for Romania , which continues to be a country on the EU 's periphery , " Geoana said on Wednesday ( July 23rd ) .
When asked what he most appreciates about Islam , he says , " a clean heart , people loving each other , not doing bad things , as one takes a look at oneself before even thinking of doing something bad to someone else . "
Several other departments and sectors follow up , due to the country 's lack of a ministry dedicated to the process of EU integration .
He says the players must put aside past memories of a European championship and concentrate on the present .
Instead , it campaigned with eerie images of Rugova and vague promises of Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Every fourth child in the family receives 200 euros per month until the age of 18 .
This year 's Eid @-@ al @-@ Adha festivities in BIH coincide with an exhibition on manuscripts of the Qu 'ran , organised by the Historical Archive of Sarajevo and hosted by the 16th century Kursumli Medresa , also known as Sarajevo 's first higher school .
The new constitution fulfils one criterion in Montenegro 's bid for Union membership .
The 31st edition of Skopje Summer opened on Monday ( June 21st ) with a concert by Serbian chamber orchestra Almacian 's Obsession .
" I told them that I was not available for this office considering my mandate in BiH . "
Afterward , Stip will be upgraded to a regional prison and its capacity will grow to 400 , relieving some of the overcrowding at Idrizovo .
High @-@ profile reforms in Greece 's creaky higher education system late last month ( August 24th ) include the effective abolition of the all @-@ encompassing " asylum status " enjoyed by education institutions , after an unprecedented parliamentary majority -- 250 out of 300 MPs -- ratified the framework law .
From the Democratic Party , pictured above at a 2008 election rally , seven parties have emerged . [ Reuters ]
The project is worth 2.77 billion euros .
The Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina , which is embodied in the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement signed by BiH , Serbia and Croatia , was considered the best compromise reachable at the time .
Does it mean she 's above the law ?
Cyprus and Greece both have veto power within the EU , and both say the Cyprus dispute is a show @-@ stopper if not resolved .
Announcing its new proposal , Brussels said that Romania took effective action to trim its fiscal gap last year , citing the reduction of the country 's public wage bill and of public expenditure on goods and services .
According to figures released by the CEC on Monday , which include valid results from December 12th and from Sunday 's limited revote , the Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) won 32 % , the Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) got 24.7 % , Vetevendosje got 12.6 % , the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo ( AAK ) got 11.2 % and the AKR got 7.3 % .
The project will cost an estimated 395m euros .
United Serbia party president Dragan Markovic , a key player in Serbia 's ruling coalition , is both a member of parliament and mayor of the city of Jagodina , in central Serbia .
They come from both BiH entities , the Federation of BiH and the Republika Srpska .
Calling for talks between Serbian and Kosovo officials to be launched " without delay , " MEPs also urged both sides to show commitment and readiness to compromise , which is essential to long @-@ term stability and a better life for people in the two countries .
After Berisha , Yunshan met President Bamir Topi .
The main opposition Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) noted on Thursday that no RS cabinet official has explained why the price per kilometre of the highway was double that elsewhere in Europe .
The military should simply have no role . "
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn says Serbia definitely has European prospects but that the country must meet preconditions on the road to the EU .
Serbia recalls ambassadors from countries that recognise Kosovo
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According to experts in the field , however , the country can expect to remain a filmmaker 's Eden for years to come .
The EU opened talks on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) with BiH in October 2005 , after leaders of the main political parties reached an agreement on police reform .
" All we want is opening of ballot boxes .
On November 5th , Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader told reporters it was extremely encouraging the EC had specified a deadline for ending talks .
UNESCO Director @-@ General Koichiro Matsuura praised the accession , noting that the Montenegrin medieval city of Kotor and the Durmitor National Park are already on the World Heritage List .
Expressing confidence in Turkey 's democracy , she emphasised secular principles , as well as the public 's free will .
Members of the Association for Protection of Guarantors of BiH conduct a public information campaign . [ Ljiljana Kovacevic / SETimes ]
It has also proved an obstacle to overhauling the electoral code ahead of the local vote this coming May .
He adds another concern associated with his country .
The Serbs should withdraw from the barricades under the influence of common sense , because if KFOR uses the powers it received from the Kumanovo Agreement it would be disastrous for the Serbs in northern Kosovo , south of Ibar and for entire Serbia .
On March 1st , Sofia hosted Bulgaria 's Sixth Annual Innovation Forum , organised by the Applied Research and Communications Fund , in co @-@ operation with the Economy Ministry and the World Bank .
Scientists think that a fossil discovered near Zajecar , Serbia , might be the tooth of a deinothere , a prehistoric relative of the elephant .
" We work and make efforts , and we would like to see young people return to Fazlagica Kula .
Under the proposed legislation , the only majority holder in INA could be the Croatian government .
SRS deputy leader Tomislav Nikolic , whose party opposes co @-@ operation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia , told reporters there was evidence that Tolimir was arrested in Serbia and not in Republika Srpska , as authorities claim .
" In Romania , for instance , removing the customs has enhanced the importance of the monetary instruments , especially the exchange rate which , after the [ national currency ] depreciated , helped our exports .
Somewhat more reserved was the political representative of the Serbian ethnic minority in Croatia , Milorad Pupovac .
No premature steps will be taken , Genreal Markus Bentler told SETimes .
The survey indicated that 59 % of Serbs prefer to spend their summer holidays in Greece , followed by 10 % who prefer Turkey .
Particular punishment will be handed out to criminal groups -- often pretending to be travel agents -- who exploit people with false promises of asylum .
However , only 7 % would go abroad for better economic prospects .
According to the Institute of Public Policy , more than 20 % of the population has already decided not to participate in Sunday 's poll .
Bakoyannis , whose country is among the five EU members that have not recognised Kosovo 's independence , said Athens is still considering its response .
The Cuban band Pasion de Buena Vista performed in Mitrovica on Tuesday ( April 14th ) drawing a crowd of several thousand people .
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The investment is the first stage of a programme implemented with the support of Turkish banks and in co @-@ operation with the IMF .
He turned down both offers .
Census Commission Chairman Rifat Blaku told SETimes , " We assess the census as successful , based on the international evaluation , as foreign experts also confirm . "
Albania slow to fill court slots
At that point , they had little more than a small pile of clothes and a little suitcase .
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Rogue Kurdish militants or Turkish ultra @-@ nationalists opposed to a peaceful solution to the conflict are now the prime suspects , according to Henri Barkey of the Carnegie Endowment for Peace .
The move also follows Ashton 's recent visit to Banja Luka where she talked leaders out of holding a referendum on the Bosnian judiciary .
Romanian air carrier Tarom adds a new destination . [ Getty Images ]
He heard from Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul that Turkey does not oppose improved defence ties between NATO and the EU , but that this should be done through existing co @-@ operation mechanisms instead of new ones .
But the key question , he noted , concerned the routes along which the gas would be transported to Bulgaria .
Turkish President Abdullah Gul began an official five @-@ day visit to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Tuesday ( May 26th ) .
The men face seven charges , including murder , persecution and inhumane acts during and after the recapture of the Krajina region by Croatian troops .
Lavrov voiced Russia 's support for Belgrade 's initiative to launch an UN investigation into human organs trafficking allegations in Kosovo .
The first McDonald 's restaurant opened in Sarajevo on Wednesday ( July 20th ) .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 02 / 08 / 11
Its intention was to smuggle a large quantity of weapons and explosives into other EU states and reap huge profits .
Bratislav Nikolic is the mayor of Strpce , a southern Kosovo town widely known for its famous ski @-@ resort Brezovica .
However , Santrac notes that the team has never played in altitudinal conditions such as those in South Africa , where from a high altitude they will go to a very low one .
" The international community has all capacities to prevent any sort of conflict and you can rest assured that it would do so , " the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) quoted the Austrian diplomat as stressing in an interview with Sarajevo @-@ based daily Dnevni Avaz .
Serbia 's capital is the scene of energy and environmental events .
The old Hvar city boasts a beautiful old port with ornate stone @-@ carved architecture , built largely during the rule of the Venetian Republic .
The ministry has since appointed two replacements to the board .
The winning contractor will be tasked with turning the house into a museum .
Southeast European Times : You participated in the recent Kosovo local elections and even appealed to Kosovo Serbs to participate .
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- The European Parliament ( EP ) called on the European Commission ( EC ) to start a visa liberalisation process with Kosovo , similar to other countries in the region , and asked for a roadmap that would lead to facilitation of visas , followed by full liberalisation .
The third victim of Saturday 's attack was laid to rest in Istanbul after a funeral ceremony attended by local officials and a large group of people .
" It 's hard to tell who treats the environment worse : the people who live here or the authorities who do not protect it . "
Great white shark -- still found in the Adriatic Sea
Expressing his condolences to the Hodak family , Sanader said the killing was an " awful tragedy that we fully condemn , " and urged police to step up its fight against organised crime .
Rice and Bakoyannis are expected to discuss the name dispute between Athens and Skopje , ahead of the NATO summit in Bucharest in April .
Earlier this summer , the international ratings agency gave the country its first @-@ ever sovereign ratings -- Ba1 for foreign @-@ currency bonds and a B1 for the government 's debt obligations .
In the November vote , the PDK was winner in most of the municipalities .
Katerina Tsatouha , an archaeologist at the Athens ' Research Department , describes it as the country 's largest " outdoor funerary sculpture collection , " featuring 19th and 20th century sculptors such as Yiannoulis Halepas , Nikos Stergiou , Nikolaos Georgantis , Mihalis Tombros and Stavros Valassakis , who were commissioned to craft funerary art -- statues , engravings , urns , tombs , gravestones , sarcophagi , mausoleums and effigies in Pentelic marble and metal .
The Kosovo government is waiting for the IMF 's decision on budget cuts . [ AFP ]
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GROZD gains support in BiH
" On the other hand , if that means that there will be no more violence and murders in Kosovo , everything seems easier , " he adds .
EUFOR , NATO troops raid Mladic family homes
" This law was necessary , even if its necessity was more acute in the " 90s .
If the time lag is too large , the reform process will stall .
Delahunt , who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee 's subcommittee on Europe , said Montenegro has made significant improvements on the road to EU and NATO membership .
As part of his job , he travels at least once a week to Vranje , Serbia .
" The claims definitely do not contribute to an improvement of our relations , " he said .
One of Istanbul 's Orthodox monasteries , St. George Monastery on Buyuk Ada , goes to great lengths to bring in monks .
Effects of Greek crisis on Turkish economy ambiguous
The opposition 's push reflects concerns among secular Turks that the ruling AKP , which has its roots in political Islam , will take all key state positions .
" A country that does not adequately punish violators of any law , and does not follow verbal condemnations with imposition of adequate sanctions , sends a message of implicit support .
The trend , however , has provoked worry among Kosovo Serbs , who say they are being unfairly targeted .
Kosovo 's new president , Behgjet Pacolli , may be running into the same quagmire that unseated his predecessor , with opponents charging that his election violated the constitution .
They do not collect taxes .
She was stabbed to death by her ex @-@ husband , Istikbal Yetkin , in the middle of an Ankara street on December 7th 2010 .
Boris Pavelic , a Zagreb @-@ based journalist at the daily Novi list , told SETimes that supporters think the EU is the best solution for Croatia , while people opposed to the referendum cite a loss of sovereignty and national identity if Croatia joins the EU .
EU facilitator Robert Cooper said that political problems should be resolved through dialogue and negotiations , rather than through a selective law implementation , B92 reported .
Concrete progress will take place when the investigations have run their course , and this will happen .
According to the paper , Kostunica is to announce his support for Tadic after sealing an energy agreement with Russia , in Moscow , on Friday ( January 25th ) .
Nearly a year after Macedonia recognised Kosovo 's independence , diplomacy between the two countries gets an important boost .
In 2005 , Luminita Anghel and the band Sistem came in third , the best showing so far .
Despite these major innovations for the town , Markovic is proudest of the town 's unique social programme .
Ranking 22nd among the surveyed 165 countries and two territories , Greece is classified as a " full democracy , " along with 27 other nations .
There were young people and middle @-@ aged who feel insecure about the future , " she told SETimes .
" Even if the government has done this as an election maneuovre , I believe it is meaningful that a couple of questions were asked to Evren and Sahinkaya in a country like Turkey , where the military is identified as being one with the state , where everything starts and ends with the state , " he told SETimes .
According to Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , the government was able to do it , in light of economic stability in the country .
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" We have a legal vacuum and , in this case , we should consider previous elections , when these votes were considered not valid .
" Serbia has the political will now to hand over the four remaining fugitives , " said the prosecutor , whose mandate ends in September .
Afterwards , Josipovic told reporters that joining NATO had been a key foreign policy goal of Croatia since independence in 1991 .
Despite those problems , ethnic tensions and disputes among political leaders in BiH , the state @-@ level law enforcement organisations co @-@ operated with the United States on international counterterrorism issues .
EU President Herman van Rompuy called on all key players in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) to focus on political reforms related to the EU perspective .
The Kosova Kamerfest chamber music festival opened in Pristina on Sunday ( October 5th ) and runs through October 30th .
In Romania , a campaign like no other
During a meeting with counterpart Filip Vujanovic , he pledged to be an " advocate " of efforts by Western Balkan states to join the EU .
China warms up to Greek wines
Moammar Gaddafi was the third of the region 's leaders to be ousted by his own people in nine months , but the first to meet a bloody end .
As the winds eased , the overnight battle helped tame the flames , allowing the head of Dubrovnik 's regional protection and rescue office , Goran Violic , to say on Monday morning that the situation was under control .
Bulgaria claims that the problems leading to lengthy judicial proceedings have been resolved through new laws and organisational measures .
Cyprus talks fail to yield breakthrough
Macedonia , Greece and Montenegro are all importing electricity this winter .
Travellers often leave with good impressions about cultural heritage , natural scenery , the warmth of the people and especially the food .
Savic : In general , the application for EU membership should be filed once a European country ( in line with Article 49 , of the EU Treaty ) has accomplished good results in implementation of reforms in the previous phase of the European integration process , and once positive signals have arrived from the EU that the moment is good to submit the application .
Similar caveats -- including requirements for approval from host governments and other bureaucratic procedures -- hampered NATO efforts to restore order during the March 2004 riots in Kosovo , Jones said .
" The law also envisages clear penalties for those who fail to abide by the regulations , " State Administration Minister Milan Markovic said , adding that all financial contributions to parties would nowbe publicized and carried out exclusively through bank accounts .
At the same time , however , he believes it is a sign that Kosovo is not offering enough prospects to its youth .
Turkey will host Iraq 's neighbouring countries at a regional forum , which US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice also is expected to participate .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- The first annual Balkans special operation forces conference opened on Tuesday ( October 26th ) in Sarajevo .
The service enables users to retain their telephone numbers when changing from one operator to another .
According to a B92 report Monday , Todorovic will now head the SRS parliamentary group .
The size of the economy is also in important element to consider , and most Balkan economies are quite small .
According to Mihai Tanasescu , the country 's representative within the Fund , the board found Romania has met its commitments .
Earlier this month , five municipalities , out of a total 85 , asked to take over financial responsibility in several areas .
To ensure an infusion of new people , former judges of one court cannot join the other , he added .
SETimes : What are the biggest challenges facing the new government ?
The competition is part of a EU framework programme aimed at supporting and encouraging young people with an interest in science .
The media has been criticised for the way it handled Manole 's death . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
" These films , in a way , had been a journey through a lost heaven , through purity ... where people coexist with nature in harmony , " he said .
EULEX , the EU 's rule of law mission in Kosovo , arrested two brothers this week as part of an operation targeting organised crime .
Yusuf Tekin , a political scientist at the Ankara based think @-@ tank the Institute of Strategic Thinking , says as in every election campaign , all parties focus on foreign policy in their platforms , but this is the first time that -- due to the Middle East uprisings -- people are more interested in Eastern politics than Western .
" In Brussels , the majority of the actors has lost confidence in the future of Turkey 's accession talks .
A fast @-@ growing economy , Turkey jumped nine places to 39th in the leading Swiss @-@ based business school 's annual World Competitiveness Yearbook ( WCY ) , which covers 59 industrialised and emerging economies this year .
Kosovo analyst and university professor Belul Beqaj sees no winners in an agreement on regional presentation .
Festus Okey , a Nigerian migrant , was shot to death at Beyoglu police station in Istanbul on August 20th 2007 , after being taken into custody for allegedly carrying drugs .
Health Minister Imer Selmani confirmed Macedonia 's plans for a PET scan centre .
Also on display are pictures of Bertogli shaking hands with President Abdullah Gul and standing next to the Pope .
That could lead to " a complete destruction of family budgets , and would bring down many companies , " she said .
The previous three congresses were held in Sofia , Tirana and Bucharest .
UN Special Representative Taye @-@ Brook Zerihoun expressed optimism about the talks , saying the process was " going well . "
The PKK 's success revealed serious shortcomings in the current antiterrorism strategy .
Italy and Slovenia have both filed official complaints at the European Commission in Brussels , arguing that Croatia is taking unilateral steps in the Adriatic and risking strained relations with its neighbours .
Stavros Karkaletsis , head of the Athens @-@ based Hellenic Centre for European and International Analyses , also says nothing is likely to be resolved .
Kukan , who chairs the European Parliament 's delegation for relations with Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia , Montenegro and Kosovo , cautioned Macedonians against allowing the dispute to fuel nationalistic sentiment .
The announcement came in a statement warning that the group would continue to fight a holy war against the United States and its allies under its new boss .
EU and Balkan leaders met in Porto Carras , Greece , in June 2003 to discuss liberalising the visa regime . [ Getty Images ]
The amendments introduce property confiscation as an authorised strategy in tackling corruption and crime .
Reporting from Tehran , Ceyda Karan said Iran was facing its biggest public protest since the 1979 revolution .
Decriminalising libel boosts media freedom
Exhibitors from Macedonia , Serbia , Germany , France , Slovenia , Belgium , Russia and other countries are participating .
Science and Technology : Paleontologists make groundbreaking find in northern Greece
Increasing political and public pressure on the government has forced officials to consider reform in maternity hospitals .
Basescu wants the talks to be held Friday .
" Only a thorough reform of the constitution , providing for full institutional equality and a new administrative @-@ territorial arrangement of the country on the basis of several federal units , of which at least one would be for the Croatian majority , can guarantee actual equality of the Croatian people in BiH , " Tuesday 's resolution said .
Of these , 32 million drove through Slovenia .
The Kosova B power plant will be renovated and prepared for production .
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu met with his Italian counterpart for talks on the crisis sparked by last week 's murder of an Italian woman .
" This changes the situation in Kosovo , not in terms of powers [ granted ] , but in terms of their usage , " Beqaj said .
The Russian envoy said his personal impression was that Belgrade and Pristina wanted to keep negotiating .
" Six years ago she went from Pomoravlje to Belgrade with a wish to make Serbia a better state , " said the Police Minister and DSS Deputy President Dragan Jocic , who laid flowers on her memorial on behalf of Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica .
" It is very important that people in Serbia open their minds and see a future together with Kosovo Albanians .
" If it doesn 't go well , it will make things very difficult . "
The Balkans could again find itself enjoying worldwide attention , though for far different reasons than during the 1990s .
It will transport around 16 billion cubic metres of natural gas a year .
A woman begs for money in Athens .
SETimes : Do you believe the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia will produce concrete results ?
Turkey will be represented by three cross @-@ country skiers , two alpine skiers and the figure skater Tugba Karademir , who placed 21st in Turin .
The lines are going to get longer .
However , he admits they may not be able to send representatives to each of the 5,000 ongoing trials .
The process of Kosovo joining the Schengen zone will not be obstructed by the fact that five EU member countries have not recognised its independence , the European Parliament 's rapporteur on visa liberalisation for the Western Balkans , Tanja Fajon , said on Thursday ( October 21st ) after a meeting with Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi .
The statement followed a meeting of Central Bank Governor Radoje Zugic and IMF representatives in Podgorica .
" I think Belgrade now has a truly great event in the form of this tennis tournament , which has placed us on the map of Europe and the world . "
The 26 @-@ year @-@ old athlete is the reigning indoor and outdoor world champion .
The visit was also opposed by the Vetvendosje Movement , many of whose members took part in the protests and were arrested .
Will Kosovo be able to be part of regional initiatives ?
" [ The conference ] comes soon after the Serbian @-@ Russian emergency centre became operational , " he said .
Meanwhile , Kurdish politicians consider AKP 's economic projects " old and not perspective enough . "
" The very fact that top officials had to become involved in the matter shows that the Serbian economy is facing a difficult year . The situation would probably be even worse if it were not for a state intervention , " economic analyst Marica Vukovic told SETimes .
But this time , they were involved in air @-@ to @-@ surface missions , as NATO air controllers directed the aircraft from the ground .
" On Greece , it is obvious that leaders have learned from past mistakes , " European Policy Centre Director of Studies Josef Janning told SETimes .
An exhibition of Kosovo painters is currently on display at the Albanian National Museum of History in Tirana .
At http : / / www.pretpriemac.mk / young entrepreneurs can find useful information and advice .
Balkan leaders agree to boost economic co @-@ operation at a meeting in Sarajevo .
What has been standard procedure in the world for years will not be done here for a long while yet , " M.K. told SETimes .
Croatia 's government and banks reached an agreement August 17th to fix the exchange rate of local housing loans denominated in Swiss francs in an effort to ease the situation of borrowers amid the sharp hike in the Swiss currency 's exchange rate against the kuna .
Now that the dialogue is under way , Kosovo faces a road of reforms and challenges .
SETimes : Was there not an official process that should have been used for the creation of a new government , and was there pressure to avoid the break up of the ruling coalition ?
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Bulgaria on Sunday ( February 5th ) to cut its energy dependence on Russia by diversifying its oil and gas supplies .
While storms and floods are among the more predictable natural hazards , tornadoes are not .
The right @-@ wing dealt his moderate party a serious blow in the March parliamentary elections , so Talat must now cope with a weakened mandate and the possibility that the newly @-@ elected government will oppose an agreement .
On Thursday , Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci told reporters that move was " days " rather than weeks away .
If you say no , you 'll eventually get to yes , but the journey will be very painful . "
Beton will soon be published in Albanian , and translations of two more books are in the process -- a book of poetry by Albanian poet Arben Idrizi and a book of Serbian poetry by Zivanovic .
The new generations often do not know about the parts of the country in which others live , " Schuler Helfen Leben Foundation representative Aida Vehabovic told SETimes .
That is why they are disillusioned and depressed .
" Kosovo 's former president says he does not consider this ' a time of turning [ the country 's institutions ] upside down ' , but as a normal challenge to find the formula to move ahead towards the parliamentary elections , " the daily Telegrafi wrote .
Zeljko Kerum , a local businessman and owner of the multiplex movie theatre and shopping centre , financed the project in hopes it will increase tourism and revenue .
When security personnel stopped him and alerted police , the man tried to run off .
" Macedonians were sent by the hundreds to infamous gulags like Goli Otok because of their stated national and political ideals , and their families ' accumulated hurt and anger are understandable .
Following these events , European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso voiced concern about the possibility of weakening the ANI 's role .
A total of 20 high @-@ ranking Orthodox clerics , including potential candidates for the patriarchal post , are suspected of ties with Securitate , Dinescu said , noting that there is solid evidence of involvement of up to four of those priests in secret police activities .
Jeremic held discussions with the UN representatives of Egypt , Nicaragua , South Africa , Russia , Brazil , Venezuela , Singapore and Indonesia regarding UN Secretary General Ban Ki @-@ Moon 's six @-@ point plan on Kosovo and the formation of the Kosovo Security Force .
Luckily -- for now -- she 's only had to do it once .
Under those terms , for example , a vehicle insured in Serbia can be driven in Kosovo without additional fees .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 15 / 03 / 10
Everywhere else , as my brothers and my sister say , prices go down for holidays .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias ( left ) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus leader Mehmet Ali Talat will meet later this month . [ Getty Images ]
Complicating efforts are media reports about racial incidents involving police officers working along the borders .
By Biljana Lajmanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 15 / 02 / 12
According to Ankica Paun Jarallah , directors of the Croatian Employment Office ( HZZ ) , March is usually seen as a bellwether of things to come .
The VMRO @-@ DPMNE congratulated voters for participating in fair , democratic and peaceful elections and emphasised they were crucial to NATO and EU integration .
A crackdown on copyright infringement in the country has got bootleggers and illegal file sharers on the run .
At a press conference after the run off on November 4th , the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms , Ahmed Dogan , whose party is a member of Bulgaria 's three @-@ way government coalition , described vote buying as " a European phenomenon . "
They followed the group for a year and made arrests in Skopje .
LISBON , Portugal -- Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Saturday ( November 20th ) said he is pleased with the decisions made on the first day of NATO 's summit in Lisbon , particularly concerning an agreement to build a missile defence shield over Europe .
The road map is a very complex reform package , and it contains the benchmarks pertaining to document security , efficient border control , the fight against illegal migration , corruption , organised crime and the rule of law in general .
Such a coalition was not easy to achieve , said Rama , who is running for a third term as mayor .
SETimes : What 's the goal of the " Ethno town Krushevo " ?
He also expressed his country 's commitment to implementing judicial reform and other required measures .
Kosovo Serbs hope election will bring " better life "
" Police and customs officials , jointly with NATO and EULEX , will begin implementing the operational plan for the north , and I am proud that we have your understanding and support of international partners , " he said .
For the sixth year in a row , global press freedom suffered a clear decline in 2007 , rights group Freedom House said on Tuesday ( April 29th ) , as it released its new annual survey of media independence in the world .
" I express deep indignation for the fact that a prosecutor ... and at the same time leader of the anti @-@ corruption task force ... has come contrary to the law and is suspected of having committed penal acts , " Kabashi said .
Displaced people , refugees , the disabled , women and Roma are among those most vulnerable to poverty . [ Getty Images ]
Alina Mungiu @-@ Pippidi , president of the Romanian Academic Society , a leading think @-@ tank , says that Severin 's referral to Romanian authorities is absolutely normal and refutes his argument in this regard .
The second International Modern and Contemporary Dance Meeting opened in Durres , Albania , on April 23rd .
" With 13.812 sq km of territory , one would wonder whether reciprocity is sufficient to defend Montenegrin interests .
The club wants additional US players and attempt to win the EFAF cup .
Hoxhaj : The situation in the north has been created over the last 12 years .
The debate boils down to whether the intangible benefits outweighed the bill to Greek taxpayers .
Bosnia and Herzegovina has made inroads towards their NATO accession by being the first of the new Partnership for Peace countries to submit their Presentation Document .
They signed the document during a visit by Pahor to Serbia , his first to the country since taking office .
It is dedicated to one of Greece 's most important early 20th century statesmen .
This is the highest jobless in the country since February 2006 .
" We are living in an open society ; it 's more than a necessary thing .
Among other things , the changes are intended to discourage ministers and lawmakers from any ethnic community from blocking decisions by staging walkouts , a common practice in BiH .
" We have no time .
" We are aware that some of the recent detentions are perceived in Europe as an interference in the freedom of the press .
Shureta Berisha , who survived by feigning death and jumping off the truck carrying the corpses , was among more than 100 witnesses who testified .
Ramadan Ilazi , a political commentator and former executive director of the Speak @-@ Up Movement , a Kosovo NGO , said Vetevendosje 's popularity is growing , as is the public 's distrust of state institutions .
Romanian court says " happy news " bill is unconstitutional
Tourists have turned their attention to the country 's cultural monuments , archaeological parks , fortresses and museums .
The move came over increasing fears the country may be unable to deal with its debt woes without restructuring -- an option that has been widely rumoured but strongly denied by Athens .
" With all this anonymity , the idea of prestige is starting to shape up -- prestige as a sum of words such as discretion , passion , consistency , even modesty and generosity .
" The question is how sincere this decision to return to the parliament is .
The project , sponsored by IBM , was approved by the government in May .
" This represents a good basis for future relations , " Milanovic said .
The Croatian government adopted a revised plan to develop the national natural gas network by 2011 .
The MADS platform allows media agencies to plan , book and optimise campaigns over various mobile channels .
At one other polling centre , in Partesh , Serbs who wanted to vote were blocked by other members of their own community .
It 's necessary as an opportunity to communicate with the other nations , with the other peoples .
" I want Serbia and Serbian citizens to become a part of our Union and embrace the European heritage and the European values , rights and obligations , " Frattini said in remarks Wednesday , welcoming the start of the visa liberalisation talks .
Croatia delays activation of EFPZ
The rivals ' response signals just how far the two countries have come in working diplomatically to solve problems .
After the ceremony in Tripoli , Sutanovac said that the two countries have great possibilities to develop co @-@ operation , adding that the agreement marked the beginning of a new era in relations .
" We should accept a certain compromise with Greece , because we want to join NATO and the EU .
He is meeting with President Stipe Mesic , Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and Parliament Speaker Vladimir Seks .
" These factors resulted in Bosnia being vulnerable to exploitation as a potential staging ground for terrorist operations in Europe . "
International Criminal Court for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) chief prosecutor Serge Brammertz submitted a report to the UN Security Council last week on the state of co @-@ operation with The Hague tribunal , but to the Serbian public , co @-@ operation seems like a long closed chapter .
On June 7th , Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic urged Cypriot companies to invest in Serbia and invited them to set up business partnerships with the country .
" I watched Metallica 's concert earlier abroad ... and I am glad that they are in Zagreb now .
European University of Lefke 's Mehmet Hasguler thinks the recent emphasis made by Bagis is a significant counter @-@ move showing that there is a wide range of alternatives on the table for the current deadlock over the Cyprus issue , he told SETimes .
These kids have problems , have special needs ; they need attention .
The ministers agreed that in 2009 the two ministries will publish calls for applications for bilateral research projects .
A week before the Brdo meeting , Cedomir Jovanovic , the leader of Serbia 's pro @-@ European Liberal Democratic Party , urged Tadic to attend the summit , as well as to meet with Kosovo 's leaders as a gesture of good will .
" All they would give us was a bit of cornbread and a leek for each family , " she adds .
Drews : There is no reporting on any threat to this lake nor do I consider it to be a security issue for Kosovo .
By the end of November , every court in Bulgaria must have its own web site for posting all its rulings and verdicts .
As part of the campaign , the country has pledged to plant some 200m trees annually .
Selimi said many have abused the system by calling themselves veterans .
Serbia , Kosovo present arguments on independence at International Court of Justice
Only 18 % of the world 's population live in countries with free media , Freedom House said , singling out Western Europe as the region that ranked highest for media freedom .
The ruling comes as EULEX prepares to investigate allegations that the KLA was involved in organ trafficking during the war .
During her visit , Merkel demanded that Serbian " parallel structures " in the north be shut down .
Italians to reconstruct Gjirokastra 's airport
Croatia 's new alcohol bill also will benefit the 11 million foreign tourists who visit the country every year .
She also said that SRS leader Vojislav Seselj , who is on trial at The Hague tribunal , did not order this action .
The group , which originally included Romania , Bulgaria , Croatia and Macedonia , will now be joined by Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Moldova , Montenegro , Serbia and Kosovo .
Protest leaders , who are determined to stay anonymous , demand equality for all students and say they have the support of their professors and parents .
Since few Greeks recycle , it 's a " lucrative " choice .
Completion of the corridor offers an " extraordinary opportunity to increase the competitiveness of Macedonian companies , " he added .
Relations between Serbia and the EULEX are strained following a bomb attack during a demonstration in Mitrovica .
The missions help countries torn by conflict to develop and maintain conditions for peace .
War veterans from Western Balkans unite to promote peace , stability
A decision to count misplaced ballots could unseat incumbent Edi Rama .
The facility will have a capacity of 860 MW and is expected to become operational in three years .
Becic adds that the DPS is " probably the best organised political party in Europe , " as fieldworkers are directly in contact with voters , not just during campaigns , but constantly .
SETimes : Are you satisfied with the development of this project , keeping in mind it is a year old ?
However , Belgrade 's response has always been " not now . "
The Gates Foundation has announced plans to computerise Romania 's public libraries , providing free access to computers and the internet for all Romanians .
Any organisation that violates the new law will be erased from Serbia 's registry .
Muhamet Brashori in Pristina contributed to this article .
The new plant will produce biogas and organic fertiliser through a state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art integrated animal waste management system .
SETimes : What did you learn about the culture and tradition in Kosovo ?
Kosovo Minister of Industry and Trade Mimoza Kusari Lila announced that the country will spend 1m euros to promote its potential to foreign investors via a campaign on CNN .
During the three days of the Sarajevo Business Forum 2011 last week , all eyes were on the investors .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 22 / 12 / 11
The extraordinary session of the RS parliament convened after the Bosniak member of the country 's tripartite presidency spoke last month to the UN General Assembly .
" We think that Ahtisaari 's project will be implemented , " he said , referring to the plan proposed earlier this year by the former envoy .
Three war criminals sentenced in BiH
That trend has continued over the past two decades , and today 250 Roma graduate from Macedonian universities every year .
The focus will be bilateral relations , the EU and economic co @-@ operation .
" I would be very happy if Albania would come to be Balkans ' Kuwait , " Deputy Minister of Economy and Energy Enno Bozdo told SETimes .
" Our soldiers are serving side by side , shoulder to shoulder with American and other soldiers in the NATO missions in the world .
The court could also impose a defence counsel , which could delay the trial by several months , but would be a " reasonable price , " said Uertz @-@ Retzlaff .
The decision was announced on Friday ( June 24th ) in Brussels at the end of a two @-@ day summit of the heads of state or government of the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
Negotiations among Croatian parties before forming the new coalition government resulted in the country joining most EU countries in imposing a ban on smoking in public and an amendment to the drinking policy for older drivers .
Kosovo 's LDK seeks to preserve unity
Albania 's Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto said that the region has undergone changes through the years , which has affected European foreign policy .
The reduction , the second in three months , was prompted by falling inflation and the need to boost local economic activity .
" I 'm breaking the silence today because what the media and the people behind it are saying nowadays is unacceptable to me . "
According to him , the Serbian authorities are responsible because they did not previously address the Vlach issue .
" The last elections hurt the already fragile democracy in Kosovo .
This is a catastrophe . "
Most Kosovo Albanians remain unconvinced , seeing it instead as a nod to Belgrade at the expense of their newly @-@ independent state .
" The message [ of voters ] reached the addressee , and we will fight for the people 's will , " he told SETimes .
He says he is currently on medical leave from the television station .
He specified that the projects in question are the South Stream pipeline , one more underground gas storage facility and the construction of three to four gas @-@ fueled power plants in Belgrade , Novi Sad , Pancevo and Nis .
Former Macedonian prime minister stripped of immunity from prosecution
Our duty is to do our job professionally , responsibly , unbiased and independently from politics .
Our infantry unit will be in charge of the facility security and will have 45 members .
According to the Central Elections Commission ( CEC ) , 45 % of voters cast their ballot .
The group also believes that combining separate , but linked , war crimes indictments against a high @-@ level official into a single trial helps ensure that a complete picture of the individual 's overall role in the perpetration of the alleged crimes is presented .
Are opposition parties capable of mounting a serious challenge against the government ?
The Serbian prosecutors say they are investigating possible crimes involving Fatmir Limaj , a former Thaci associate who faces charges at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
Those assisting in acts of terrorism will be punished by imprisonment of six months to five years , and whoever assists the perpetrator by providing funds or other resources will receive sentences of three to ten years in jail .
For the period 2007 @-@ 2013 , the Polish transportation ministry has allocated around $ 38 billion in the sector .
Clint Williamson ( right ) while working for The Hague tribunal . [ Reuters ]
" The summit renewed business excitement for the region and offered American companies productive architecture with reliable points of contact and follow up , " summit organiser Charles Dillon told SETimes .
PRISTINA , Kosovo -- The OSCE says courts in Kosovo are failing to appropriately judge cases involving divorce and foster children .
According to polls , about 40 % are against EU accession , 53 % favour it , and 7 % remain undecided .
Turnout for the non @-@ binding referendum , which was held Tuesday and Wednesday , was estimated at 75 % .
The largest secular opposition party boycotted the parliamentary vote on Gul 's candidacy , and the military reiterated its uneasiness while signaling that it would respect the outcome .
Fuele made the comments during a visit to Belgrade .
Because of this , she noted , there is now room for economic partnerships in areas other than defence .
Demonstrators hold placards reading " For Hrant , For Justice , " on Saturday ( January 19th ) during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the journalist 's murder in Istanbul . [ Getty Images ]
In a retrial that ended on December 19th , the six medics -- Bulgarian nurses Kristiana Vulcheva , Nasya Nenova , Valentina Siropulo , Valya Chervenyashka and Snezhana Dimitrova and Palestinian doctor Ashraf Ahmad Jum 'a -- were sentenced to death for deliberately infecting 426 Libyan children with HIV .
However , successive earthquakes that hit both nations in 1999 gave rise to " earthquake diplomacy " and led to the removal of a Greek veto over Turkey 's bid for full EU membership .
Neither Zana nor her lawyer , Fethi Gumus , was present for the reading of the verdict .
Not all Turkish intellectuals agree with Ozbudun , however .
Even a 240 billion @-@ euro loan package and a debt write @-@ off will fail to arrest the steady rise of the country 's debt and the inexorable shrinking of its national income , concluded Varoufakis .
On Sunday , in the eastern city of Erzurum , hundreds of Turkish nationalists were on the verge of taking their rally to predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods and a party office of the DTP .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 21 / 09 / 10
Following a report earlier this week that the Serbian government will bring the north of Kosovo back into Serbia 's system of taxation , State Secretary in the Serb Ministry for Kosovo Oliver Ivanovic told SETimes on Thursday ( September 22nd ) that the government has changed the law on VAT for three articles , but not for all of them .
Kosovo 's foreign policy towards the region appears based on highlighting Kosovo 's Islamic character - a policy that some analyst say lacks depth and foresight .
Serbs in the municipality of Sterpce also expressed hope that the vote would result in a better quality of life .
He also suggested that the country may decide to cancel its participation in the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline .
Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic said that despite good intentions , there is no room for great optimism Friday .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 01 / 10 / 09
Voters have different opinions on the unions ' decision to join the election race .
Passers @-@ by can paint graffiti on the wall before its symbolic destruction on Monday ( November 9th ) .
Muller left Romania in 1987 when the Causescu regime blocked the publishing of her books .
We are starting to see some law @-@ enforcing actions .
Software piracy levels in Bulgaria were at 69 % in 2006 , dropping 2 % year @-@ on @-@ year , according to a survey conducted by the International Data Corporation .
The removal of some of the barricades in Kosovo 's north , set up by the Serbs in late July in a bid to prevent Kosovo authorities from taking over the crossings to central Serbia , started after an agreement was reached between KFOR and residents in the village of Jagnjenica .
The summit 's evening portion began with the prime ministers entering the Javitz Centre amid thunderous applause .
As any other Kosovo Serb , I still stress out at times over the fact that Kosovo is not Serbia anymore , " Kostic says .
In 2008 , the majority Democrats parliament rejected five nominations by the president .
Eleven Croatian innovators took part in the event from May 7th to 9th in Iasi , Romania .
Western Balkan countries join efforts to fight organised crime
To alleviate losses , the government might exempt some taxes for agricultural producers .
However , patience in Pristina is waning as the dispute drags on .
Awlaki 's death a major victory for counter @-@ terrorism coalition
At the beginning of November , the European Commission ( EC ) will publish a new progress report on Croatia .
An investigator searches for evidence near the Athens Stock Exchange building after a powerful bomb exploded Wednesday ( September 2nd ) . [ AFP ]
That outlook has survived the violence of the war years , which included shelling by Bosnian Serb forces .
By Esra Erduran for Southeast European Times in Ankara -- 14 / 01 / 10
We 're trying to find a bank or a rich man , but these days there are many problems here . "
I would like to take a solemn oath before you today that we value this trust , above all , as a great responsibility of my nation . "
( Various sources -- 14 / 03 / 12 @-@ 21 / 03 / 12 )
Croatian sports fans have built a reputation for trouble , with rioting both at home and abroad causing security nightmares and material damage .
Silajdzic out as voters demand change
Interior Minister Zenun Pajaziti also praised the patrols for increasing security .
Currently , the government counts 128,000 employees , but studies by Macedonian and international experts see no need for more than 40,000 , a goal that would require a reduction in manpower by nearly 69 % .
The government , he says , is sending a dire message : " don 't ask for your rights . "
The report laments legal provisions which it described as limiting press freedom and freedom of expression .
The BiH Council of Ministers has not met since October 16th .
Thousands gathered on Monday ( January 30th ) in downtown Belgrade to celebrate Serbian athletes ' victories . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
Nearly 60 % of 160,000 undergraduates now pay tuition .
PKK 's one of the major financial sources and propaganda is rooted in Europe , among the Diaspora Kurds ; and the group is known to have an " octopus @-@ like structure , " with illegal activities including fundraising , drug and people smuggling .
Five EU member countries do not recognise Kosovo 's independence " and these agreements should be signed by all 27 member states , " Kryeziu said .
According to Can Buharalı , managing partner of Istanbul Economy Consulting ( EDAM ) , since the EU has no specific common policy area yet for defence issues , it cannot currently implement an effective common defence policy against cyber attacks .
" There is still time to find a solution to the problems caused by the Lisbon Treaty .
( Various sources -- 09 / 03 / 10 @-@ 16 / 03 / 10 )
Jelena Tomasevic will represent Serbia , which is hosting the Eurovision song contest , with her song " Oro " at the competition in May .
Victor Faur , who broke into NASA servers to tamper with information , will also pay an indemnity of 188,000 euros .
Bosnia and Herzegovina Prime Minister Nikola Spiric launched a procedure Monday to dismiss Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj and two deputy ministers .
Border police analyses show that around 30,000 people in the past year traveled in the Schengen countries and the EU , " Stamatovic said .
The Serbian government " exercised undoubted , decisive influence over all of the political leaders in northern Kosovo , " Rossin said .
The Hague @-@ based International War Crimes Tribunal donated 300 used computers to Kosovo schools , according to the province 's ministry of education .
Also this week : the world 's second cloned sheep is born in Turkey
SETimes : Are you ready to go beyond the Ahtisaari Plan to provide a solution to the north ?
Officials believe he was tipped off about the operation .
It may , however , have opened a Pandora 's box in terms of transatlantic diplomacy .
Text and photos by Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo - 06 / 04 / 11
With Mladic bound for The Hague , one indictee -- Goran Hadzic -- remains at large .
Talks with Tadic focused on resolving outstanding issues .
The so @-@ called denial @-@ of @-@ service attacks against Estonian websites began shortly after authorities moved a Bronze Soldier statue , commemorating Red Army soldiers killed during World War II , from Tallinn 's centre to a cemetery outside the capital on April 27th .
Artan Hasani , a vendor at a Pristina market , said a fewer people have been shopping in recent months because the prices of some commodities , such as bread and sugar , have risen by half .
They should not give way to collective condemnation of specific groups or political forces , or even of nations , " he said .
According to the Kosovo government , the situation in prisons has undergone substantial improvement .
Also life skills : that is what they weren 't taught in their families .
( Various sources -- 21 / 07 / 09 - 01 / 09 / 09 )
The BiH tripartite presidency accepted his resignation on November 12th and launched talks on choosing a candidate for his post .
Serbia approves BiH 's ambassador to Belgrade after a three @-@ year diplomatic row .
" The new constitution will not be designed only by AKP , because the possible balance between ' no ' votes and ' yes ' votes in a constitutional referendum will force the opposition parties to join the preparation of the new constitution , " he says .
" Led by the firm conviction in the innocence of the Bulgarian citizens sentenced in Libya and fulfilling his constitutional rights , the president signed a decree for pardon and releases them of their sentences , " Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin said , reading a statement issued by Parvanov 's office .
Macedonia demonstrated increasing progress in its anti @-@ trafficking efforts in 2006 , particularly through joint law enforcement co @-@ operation with neighbouring countries , according to a US State Department report .
Also in science and technology : Bucharest students endeavour to build a 10cm micro satellite , and UNESCO praises Turkish achievements in science .
Greece should also acknowledge the " Macedonian " identity and language of its northern neighbour , bearing in mind this does not affect application of the same term to the Greek province of Macedonia .
The government provided 3.3m euros for the implementation of the export strategy .
He was a protected witness in the war crimes trial in the Klecka case against former Transport Minister Fatmir Limaj and nine other former Kosovo Liberation Army members .
TURKEYBUILD , held since 1978 , is the biggest construction material and technology trade show in Turkey .
I simply love Serbia and I chose to fight for it , " says Haudbourg .
" In 2001 , life in the Bazaar died down , people were afraid to come here ...
The arrest was viewed as a provocation by commentators .
" We have called on Public Power Corporation ( DEI ) to refrain from taking any unconventional , arbitrary and abusive action of cutting the power supply , especially of those who are in no position to pay the special property tax , " Louizos said .
" Despite the fact that the politicians could not agree , we have continued to work on collecting necessary legal documentation for the property and locations , so now we have more than 90 % of required documentation for all 69 military sites , " Marjanac told SETimes .
The politically sensitive process was made easier in 2005 , when BiH authorities created a state @-@ level Missing Persons Institute ( MPI ) , merging three ethnically separate organisations to share information across ethnic lines .
Meanwhile , the head of BiH 's top court , which incorporates the country 's war crimes chamber , voiced concern Tuesday about the safety of officials who convicted Stankovic .
The zoo is expecting city funding to finance a new space for the monkeys . [ Jusuf Ramadanovic ]
For the time being , Islamists are leading in the struggle ... [ The ] nationalists , on the other hand , are reactive and unprepared , " he wrote in the daily Radikal .
The party , boosted by a victory in the constitutional referendum held last fall , still holds a strong position .
Representatives of 20 countries are participating in the event , which features book premieres , concerts , open discussions , poetry performances , exhibitions and visual poetry .
The 2010 US State Department Human Rights report on Kosovo notes problems and abuses , including government interference in security and the judiciary , lengthy pretrial detentions , a lack of judicial process and intimidation of the media by public officials and individuals .
It is equipped with an advanced laboratory system and state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art audiovisual tools .
Japan has granted over 2m euros to Serbia 's culture sector .
Politics is practiced , and development achieved through incentives , not threats .
Italy lifted labour restrictions for Bulgarian and Romanian workers as of January 1st .
Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac said revising the Kumanovo Agreement would not mean the return of the Serbian Army to Kosovo , despite the provision allowing 1,000 troops to return to the former province .
The key factor to revive the economy from the crisis is the consumption stimulation , which will be a direct effect of the rise in public wages and pensions , he said , adding that the government plans 8 % rise by the end of this year .
Venizelos has reportedly pledged that the government will take the required actions to meet its commitments to the EU and IMF , as well as every needed measure to prevent the country 's default .
Serbian traditional cuisine 's main imprint remains Ottoman , but it also bears Greek , Hungarian and Austrian influences .
Parliament is expected to approve the new cabinet Monday with the support of the Order , Law and Security party and the ultra @-@ nationalist Ataka ( Attack ) party .
Romania 's ethnic Hungarians have been striving to achieve cultural autonomy in the Covasna and Harghita counties where they form a majority .
Children with a native tongue other than Turkish cannot learn it in public schools .
" I will always argue that the values of real Islam are not incompatible with the values of Europe , that Europe is defined not by religion , but by values , " Cameron said .
Borisov is also meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian community in France .
His company , headquartered in India , had no regrets about investing in Croatia .
More than 150,000 people attended this year 's EXIT music festival , which is held annually in Novi Sad .
And maybe because I tried to prepare myself for the worst , I 'm pretty satisfied with what I have seen so far .
" I know that one day I will win this race too .
( HotNews.ro - 16 / 05 / 08 ; HINA , ANA @-@ MPA , AP - 15 / 05 / 08 ; International Institute for Management Development , Reuters , Sofia Echo , SNA , Center for the Study of Democracy - 14 / 05 / 08 )
Bulgaria still faces Schengen hurdles
Rakic explained the increase in asylum seekers is particularly pronounced when seasonal work ends , before the onset of winter .
" It is the same with the RS vice president , Emil Vlajki , who is not a member of any Croatian political party -- i.e. he was not elected by the votes of the Croats .
" The IGF meeting in Athens can be considered a success if a fair proportion of those attending go away with some preconception changed , or , better still , some ideas about how they will work differently in their area of responsibility , " Desai wrote in an article the BBC carried on Monday .
Macedonia arrests 29 in trafficking sting
Popova Sapka ski centre and others in the region were busy this season . [ Aleksandar Pavlevski / SETimes ]
" All other political factors should be re @-@ engaged to strip Berisha and Rama of their monopoly of the Albanian political scene , " he added .
Greek cardiologist Helen Marcoyannopoulou @-@ Fojas invented an apparatus , BPULS , which can detect cardiovascular diseases ( CVDs ) , Business Mirror reported .
According to Ergil , the PKK played a role in the choice of candidates and could affect their policy positions , hindering efforts to defeat terrorism and place the Kurdish political movement within the framework of democracy .
Ana Ivanovic : I think I was quite unlucky to become injured just as I was getting used to being No 1 .
Claiming he had returned the report to the security agency , the former prime minister denied any wrongdoing , but said he would voluntarily give up his immunity from prosecution .
According to some records , the engineer of the bunker was inside while it was attacked by a tank to test its strength .
According to the GfK BH firm , very few of the male Facebook users in BiH are older than 45 .
The head of the government 's EU Integration Office , Milica Delevic , pointed out that Serbia should not relax despite the EC 's positive assessment .
Under normal conditions , the next parliamentary elections should be held in 2008 .
Qylanxhiu also complains that a pejorative name for the Roma people appears 13 times in an eighth grade text book , something the community protested .
" My clairvoyant skills and those of Kohl were up to nothing then .
The court first issued its opinion about the lustration law nine months ago , Professor Savo Klimovski of the Law Faculty in Skopje told SETimes , but since then , the ruling majority made amendments and additions to the law prompting a repeat review .
According to the latest results , Zeljko Komsic of the multiethnic Social Democratic Party is expected to take the Croat seat after defeating the Croat Democratic Union 's candidate for the post , Ivo Miro Jovic .
The US government is donating the devices , which will assist Albanian ports in complying with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code ( ISPS Code ) , and make it easier to identify ships at night or in poor visibility conditions .
" We have to do everything we can to emerge from this difficult situation , " the minister said after an informal cabinet meeting in Thessaloniki , according to Bloomberg news agency .
Macedonia 's government decided late on Monday ( February 13th ) to curb electricity exports until February 29th due to higher local consumption amid continued freezing temperatures in the region .
I have also had numerous meetings with these countries ' ambassadors and with my EP colleagues .
Pristina . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Amid concerns , Albania 's Statistics Institute Director Ines Nurja said the original form --which lists all minorities -- will be brought back .
In the first two months of the year , exports stood at 4.36 billion euros , registering a 12.5 % annual growth , while imports advanced by 31.3 % year @-@ on @-@ year to 6.93b euros .
They all have their place -- those working in natural and social sciences .
Nationalistic rhetoric " definitely does not help or improve the positive image of BiH among the international community , " says US diplomat Raffi Gregorian , soon to take office as the chief international mediator for the Brcko District in the northwest .
The biggest deal , worth 79.1m euros , was concluded with the Swietelsky @-@ led consortium , which includes German company Max Bogl and Eurovia Construct Bucharest .
Messages of support for the blueprint have come from UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ Moon , the US State Department , the United Kingdom , the EU Presidency and NATO .
" With these provisions , all possible ways of carrying out such offences are fully covered and foreseen , ranging from the perpetrator 's actions , assistant , facilitator and inciter in the act of terrorism , " Kabashi told SETimes .
The Greek government presented a 1.3 @-@ billion @-@ euro plan Wednesday ( May 20th ) to help small businesses cope with the impact of the global economic crisis .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- President Gjorge Ivanov on Thursday ( March 31st ) hailed the readiness of all political parties to run in the upcoming early elections .
Most manufacturing companies no longer exist or are used for storage of goods ; efficiency as a concept seems were only words and unemployment is deepening .
Reseacher Mergim Peci told SETimes that the recent arrest warrants and an indictment in the future will create problems between Belgrade and EULEX .
The growth rate for the whole year will be announced in March , but the projection is 6.8 % .
He arrived in Zagreb early Friday evening , welcomed at Zagreb airport by Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor .
Each time , reports were released on the poor conditions suffered by hospital patients .
" We sincerely seek to develop our relations , " Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said . [ Getty Images ]
By Ljiljana Smiljanic for Southeast European Times in Banja Luka -- 07 / 12 / 10
He lays the verdict in a regional context after Bulgaria started cleaning its diplomatic corps of former communist dignitaries .
Montenegro has been a member of Bologna Process since 2003 .
Still , the ministry said 50 % of Greeks had cut back on smoking since the ignored ban started .
He added that a professional soldier " is trained , capable and ready to respond to all challenges at a given moment , because that is his profession . "
The local authority distributes licenses and ensures that the law is being observed .
" Despite the fact that the EU was mainly dealing with its internal issues , stabilising economy and the single currency , there was visible progress in the enlargement process " in 2011 , Fuele told SETimes on December 29th .
On March 15th , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and Montenegrin Prime Minister Zeljko Sturanovic initialled a Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) , the first key step on the accession path .
There are also brochures available that cover the media , education , art , culture , economics , and efforts to stop terrorism and trafficking .
The UN chief was scheduled to meet separately with Christofias and Talat on Monday , before chairing a joint meeting .
Russian oil giant Lukoil intends to open 150 new gas stations in Croatia by the year 2011 , Jutarnji List reported on Tuesday ( November 18th ) .
" The media often uses sensationalism for one reason or another , but I believe that it is very irresponsible to speculate like that when it comes to BiH , " Inzko said .
The movie is totally regular , maybe a little tragic for my taste , but realistic and cautionary .
Crvenkovski also met with Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and Deputy Parliament Speaker Vladimir Seks .
" The lesson from this is the danger is not just abstract , it 's real . "
Minister of Economy and Regional Development Nebojsa Ciric told SETimes that the government bought the plant because its closure would have a widespread impact on the economy .
" I don 't see any improvement ... when our colleagues visit detention centres , they see they remain overcrowded .
Preventing Dicle from entering parliament , he explained , " risks undermining the goodwill [ Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ] Erdogan and the AKP had garnered " through the Kurdish Opening .
Those seeking asylum in wealthier EU nations are putting their Balkan home countries at risk of losing their visa @-@ free regime status .
South African President Thabo Mbeki discussed the Kosovo status issue with Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Draskovic last week . [ Getty Images ]
Institution and peace building will be the major topics raised at the thematic session , according to the BiH tripartite presidency .
A pro @-@ Western four @-@ party coalition led by the Liberal Democrats has won 15 parliamentary seats .
Rehn clarified later in Belgrade that " convincing evidence " of the successful implementation of the Interim Trade Agreement and the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ( SAA ) is necessary .
From September through December 2010 , individuals submitted more than 6,000 requests to legalise their houses and apartments .
They " must swiftly ratify the commitments made at the July summit , and in the meantime , the European Central Bank must continue to intervene strongly to maintain orderly conditions in sovereign debt markets , " the IMF said .
According to Sukru Elekdag , a veteran Turkish diplomat and CHP MP , in the short term it can be expected that bin Laden 's death will trigger reprisals from his supporters .
According to him , the level of criminal activity in Albania is lower than in the EU countries on average .
Riblja Corba , Djordje David , and the Gang Group will perform in concert , as will the YU Group , Partybreakers , Far , King 's Apartment ... all first @-@ rate musicians of homemade rock ' n ' roll . "
Kovtun was a contact of murdered former spy Alexander Litvinenko . [ Getty Images ]
" Kosovo 's independence is irreversible .
DS official and former Finance Minister Mirko Cvetkovic will be the new prime minister .
By Drazen Ramikovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 29 / 12 / 11
At the moment , relations between NATO and Serbia are strained since the Alliance 's force in Kosovo -- KFOR -- trained the Kosovo Security Force , an armed unit that Belgrade perceives as a threat .
SOFIA , Bulgaria -- A year @-@ old report by the National Security Agency , on the influence of criminal organisations within certain ministries and state agencies , caused a weekend scandal .
Turkey 's Erdogan rejects accusations of government pressure on media
Carrying Ankara 's " final messages " to the Syrian regime , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu met with President Bashar al @-@ Assad for six hours in Damascus on Tuesday ( August 9th ) , aiming to " sit down and talk for one last time , " a Turkish official told SETimes .
If the Kosovo economy can somehow be strengthened and better address common interests , they might forget their differences and somehow make it work amongst themselves .
" We must get them to recognise the fact that they are still too far and there is still quite a distance to be covered if really we want to get to an agreement , " Ischinger told reporters late Sunday .
Russia came under mounting pressure to withdraw its troops from Georgia immediately , as NATO decided on Tuesday to suspend formal contacts with the country until it shows full respect for the peace plan it signed on August 12th .
Kyrgyzstan 's Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev ( right ) discussed bilateral relations with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his two @-@ day visit in Ankara last week . [ Reuters ]
The EU leaders also agreed that fiscal stimuli plans need to be maintained .
Sunday 's ( July 5th ) parliamentary elections in Bulgaria are expected to produce the most splintered government since communism fell two decades ago .
The first of these is led by Reis Adem Zilkic , while the latter is headed by Sandzak Mufti Muamer Zukorlic , who recognises the supreme authority of the Riaset of the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Traffic along the busy highway outside the stock exchange was blocked off for over an hour .
The end of the political crisis paves the way for Spiric -- who resigned last month but still serves in a caretaker capacity -- to again take up his post .
SETimes : One of your predecessors as editor was Hrant Dink , who was murdered outside these offices .
A plane drops water over a blaze east of Athens . [ Reuters ]
The Serbian Army was professionalised this year . [ Reuters ]
" The status process is in a critical phase and the world has its eyes on Kosovo , " it said .
" The reality is 290 inmates , " Zorana Vucicevic , adviser to the director of the Administration for Enforcement of Penal Sanctions , tells SETimes , adding that most are there for drug @-@ related crimes , along with a " significant number of those who committed crime in situations of domestic violence . "
If a recent government bond issue is any measure of optimism regarding the Greek economy , austerity measures taken by the government this month seem to be paying off .
According to her , as many as 46.6 % of trials have not been concluded .
That rally was reportedly attended by 18,000 people from all over the country .
The officials also called on Serbia to " support further progress towards strengthening peace and order in Kosovo . "
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 03 / 08 / 09
The country " is so bureaucratically and fiscally excessive that Romanian companies seek friendlier environments in Bulgaria -- a close destination for businesses based in southeast Romania , " Editor Aurel Dragan of CAPITAL , the Romanian economic weekly .
A network of parents of children diagnosed with cancer -- Zvoncica -- was formed at the Institute for the Mother and Child in 1992 .
Science and Technology : Romania 's mobile phone use on the rise
It criminalises downloading and sharing of music , videos and other Internet content .
That agreement , though , still awaits ratification by the Serbian parliament .
Before the ceremony got under way , Dink 's widow , Rakel , delivered a brief emotional speech , again asking that those attending the ceremony refrain from turning it into a political event .
The deal still requires approval by Turkey 's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency and the Kuwaiti Central Bank .
The Balkan lynx has faced the threat of extinction for more than a decade , but conflicts in the region in the 1990s and the preceding hardships prevented conservational action .
" Parliament refuses to approve investigations concerning current and former ministers , the politicians stand beside those investigated and not the investigators .
Many of the prime minister 's former colleagues face serious charges , including former Deputy Prime Minister Damir Polancec .
SDP and the coalition government lost the elections in 2003 .
By Ljiljana Smiljanic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 02 / 09 / 10
Other companies likely to participate in the eventual tender for NIS , which has the biggest retail network in the country , include another Russian company , Lukoil , Romania 's Rompetrol , Austria 's OMV and Greece 's Hellenic Petroleum .
Survey suggests Serb voters polarised ahead of May elections
" He could prove he was under the direct command of the SR Yugoslavia authorities during the Srebrenica operation , and that nothing was done without their agreement or order , " international law professor Vojin Dimitrijevic told SETimes .
The Bulgarian government will also be receiving the financial viability report from consultant HSBC .
Serbian officials said Brammertz 's assessment was positive and objective , and insisted that authorities are making every effort to capture the two fugitives .
Riva 's song was " Rock Me . "
Thus , in December , Serbia will be able to draw on the first 190m @-@ euro credit line , although National Bank of Serbia ( NBS ) Vice @-@ Governor Ana Gligorijević says this money will only be spent in the event of domestic economic instability .
The country also now participates in ten UN peacekeeping missions throughout the world after having been the recipient of peacekeeping assistance .
EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia . [ Getty Images ]
Bush suggested it was not in Turkey 's interest to launch a major unilateral incursion into northern Iraq , as such a move could spark confrontation with Iraqi Kurds and lead to greater instability in the region .
Romanian gymnast Sandra Izbasa won a gold medal in the floor exercise at the Gymnastics World Cup in Cottbus , Germany , on Sunday ( April 13th ) .
" I don 't think I 'm being hacked yet , " she told SETimes .
Also in cultural news : Pristina hosts the International Film Festival on Human Rights , and a former Bulgarian high jumper receives the National European Athletics Award .
The government , however , accepted Dinkic 's proposal that the NIS sale contract be ratified by parliament in the event it is signed before those on South Stream and the Banatski Dvor .
Cyprus celebrates 50 years of independence
( Sofia News Agency , B92 - 04 / 03 / 11 ; US Department of State website - 03 / 03 / 11 )
PODGORICA , Montenegro -- Prime Minister @-@ designate Igor Luksic unveils his proposed cabinet and government programme on Tuesday ( December 28th ) .
The suspects allegedly forged credit cards belonging to foreigners . [ File ]
( From left ) UN mediator Matthew Nimitz , Macedonian Ambassador Nikola Dimitrov , Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki , Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and President Branko Crvenkovski meet in Skopje . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
According to experts , these businesses were opened by returning expats , who are now investing their savings in Albania .
Josipovic needed more than 50 % to avoid a run @-@ off .
Barroso , who stepped in as the 11th EC president in November 2004 , won the European Parliament 's ( EP ) approval for a second five @-@ year term on September 16th .
Vladimir Perovic , from Montenegro , received the regional Big Stamp award for his Trials , Tribulations and Sustainable Growth of a Cock .
The event drew 24 poets from Albania , Bulgaria , Greece , Macedonia and Serbia .
" I 'm really glad that I finished my high school education and that I 'll continue to educate myself because I 'm registered in the department of social work of the philosophy faculty at the University of Skopje , " Demirovska said .
One UNMIK policeman was killed and a more than 100 people were injured , members of the international forces and Serb protesters alike .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski visits Sarajevo .
Several people had to be taken to hospital .
Of course I did it only with people , artists , whom I knew well , so they would never complain .
Romanian firm wins top prize at Geneva invention fair
Trajkovic demanded the Serbian government explain what will happen to the people employed by local government as well as what social programmes or development projects -- representing a link between Kosovo Serbs and Belgrade -- the government has prepared for them .
The second was to promote Macedonia with his English album , on which he was working at the time of his death .
Google , the world 's leading search engine , has opened a branch in Romania .
Different organisations have issued statements urging Bulgarians to join the protests against the Russian companies ' involvement in major projects , such as construction of the Belene nuclear power plant and the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline .
( Reuters , DPA , AFP , AKI , B92 , Office of the High Representative - 24 / 09 / 08 ; AKI - 19 / 09 / 08 )
" Once we remove the ... vegetation from the top of Mt . Visocica , we will finally see how this medieval Bosnian locality used to look , " she added .
Serbia and Russia insist that the EU mission is illegal because the Security Council has yet to approve it .
Zebari , meanwhile , expressed his country 's readiness to " actively help " Turkey deal with this " menace . "
The main option for a political compromise seems to be an agreement with the National Liberal Party .
Sirri Sakık was one of those deputies .
" The government of Kosovo considers that del Ponte has violated in the rudest way her mandate as the chief prosecutor of The Hague tribunal , and that her interference on the issue of the status of Kosovo , particularly in relation to the co @-@ operation of Serbia with The Hague Tribunal , is unacceptable , " read a statement released by the government .
" It is our commitment to leave behind the giant deficits of the past , " he said on Wednesday , adding that an exit from the eurozone is not an option .
For the majority of Serbian citizens , buying an apartment is an elusive goal .
DUI presses Macedonia to compromise with Greece
At least 20 people have frozen to death .
Ljupco Miloshevski obtained 3,000 euros in 2010 to establish True Tone , a business that produces mouthpieces for musical instruments .
This week 's vote by Serbs in northern Kosovo to reject Kosovo 's government institutions is " unhelpful " to EU accession , the EU says . [ Reuters ]
" We did not look for consensus on this issue .
" We need to continue talks in order that also other categories to be included in this proposal , " and not just teachers , he said .
If politicians do not support police reform , they are rejecting BiH 's European path , he said .
Romania ( 55.6 ) also made significant progress , gaining 7.1 points in a year .
The junior team is the pool from which the first team is formed ; ten 2009 juniors played in the first team this year .
" I would not see this conference as a direct action because of this emergency centre , but addressing this important aspect of civil security in the region is important . "
" There is no other way for us to fight for the rights of workers , which are very endangered in Serbia .
The rate is 0.7 % higher than in 2005 .
A recent ruling by the EU 's highest judicial body , however , has called this policy into question .
Nevertheless , the PSD backed Oprescu after the first round of elections .
Cristea Dumitrascu , a 67 @-@ year @-@ old pensioner from Bucharest , is not so sure .
The law stipulates a three @-@ year jail sentence for a false claim .
The Social Democratic Party is calling on its leaders to assume responsibilty for the failure of the referendum .
UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon hosted a fresh round of talks between Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu in Geneva on Thursday ( July 7th ) .
The second alternative is to have a vice @-@ president , an option " largely supported " during the course of civic debate on it .
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor visits Belgrade on Friday ( January 29th ) . [ Getty Images ]
In the wake of the 1999 conflict in Kosovo , the World Bank estimates nearly 80 % of Albanians in Kosovo receive monthly remittances between 185 and 375 euros .
He is the first Finnish national to win the prestigious award .
The event , an undertaking of the International Peace Centre in Sarajevo , is a traditional summit of artists and citizens of the world held in Sarajevo .
There is no case where NATO was forced to intervene to stop a massive process of ethnic cleansing . "
A second instalment is expected to be disbursed following a new EC assessment in October .
Electricity rates in Kosovo increased by 2.5 % since the start of April , local media reported on Wednesday ( April 15th ) .
Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos is the favorite to replace Papandreou as PASOK leader and take over the unenviable task of trying to convince Greeks to vote for the man who doubled their income and property taxes .
The only way former communist dignitaries and servants will be removed from public life will be through natural extinction and not by means of an artificial law , which is merely meant to leave the impressions we made peace with the past , " Dumitrascu told SETimes .
TIRANA , Albania -- Prime Minister Sali Berisha returned from the NATO summit in Lisbon saying Albanian troops will stay in Afghanistan as long is required .
Anger has erupted over the impasse , with the majority Serbs charging that Bosniak politicians are striving to undermine the Bosnian Serb entity .
And my child died . "
This is the sign that the farmers ' market , or Laiki , is open for business .
Branka Bosnjak , science adviser and professor at Montenegro University , said " These students have shown civil courage and their perseverance proved that politics do not belong in schools .
" If , and only if , Bulgaria recognises minority rights in the country in line with international agreements , such declarations of the Parliament and the related apologies will have a real meaning . "
Comments by Turkish officials on Monday indicated that Ankara has yet to decide on the matter .
A young activist is on a mission to debunk stereotypes and end discrimination against one of the worst @-@ treated ethnic groups in Europe .
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci . [ Office of the Prime Minister of Kosovo ]
It was a 30cm @-@ high , 4kg gold @-@ plated statuette of the Goddess of Victory , made of sterling silver , with its base made of lapis lazuli , a blue semi @-@ precious stone .
However , leaders there have recently thrown support behind Serbia 's call for further negotiations .
Kosovo wasn 't given a start date to begin negotiations on visa liberalisation , but the EU reaffirmed its commitment to open the issue once all conditions are in place .
Children make up a majority of the zoo 's visitors -- a boost to hopes it could regain its status as a favorite weekend destination for children and adults alike .
" Rapidly rising unemployment , pay freezes and falls in the value of house prices , savings and pensions is causing popular resentment in many countries , with political repercussions , " according to the third annual Global Peace Index ( GPI ) .
Citing diplomatic sources , the AFP reported on Friday that there were no major differences between the document the Council will get and the draft of the blueprint Ahtisaari presented in early February , envisioning an internationally supervised self @-@ rule for Kosovo .
Dragan , 37 , a Belgrade salesman , echoes the popular opinion that Serbia should consider the interests of Serbs outside it .
Having members of parliament from the diaspora who view legislation through the prism of the diaspora 's needs is definitely beneficial to all Macedonians living abroad .
Stressing that it is the Treaty of Lisbon that defines humanitarian aid as an autonomous community policy of the EU for the first time ever , Jeleva also noted that one of the principal tasks before the new EC would be to draft a strategy for creating a voluntary European corps for humanitarian aid .
Social Affairs Minister Rasim Ljajic is openly critical of the country 's Kosovo policy .
Blanka Vlasic of Croatia wins the world indoor high jump championship .
Public voting favoured Tola in the contest , which is a national event aimed at discovering young professional singers .
It was normal for them to live here not only as a Romanian , Serbian or Croat but to enrich the values of a Magyar community , to consolidate its identity .
The investment amounts to 500m euros total .
The EU hopes that Tadic , who trailed Nikolic by five percentage points in the first round on January 20th , will be re @-@ elected Sunday , as it fears that a nationalist win could marginalise Serbia .
" Tareq Mousa al Ghazi and Luis Felipe Moreno Godoy agreed to sell dangerous , high @-@ powered weapons intended to be used against US forces , " Michael J. Garcia , the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York , said Tuesday .
The document condemned Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci 's government , saying its actions were a threat to " peace , stability and the possibility of finding a compromise solution . "
The parliament has tried seven times to elect a leader , but failed each time to present a candidate to garner the majority of votes .
By Menekse Tokyay and H.K.
They discussed the situation of Croats living in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Dora Bakoyianni , who started the Democratic Alliance Party after being ousted from New Democracy for refusing to support its change @-@ of @-@ heart to go along with austerity as part of the second bailout @-@ PSI , said small investors --11,000 holding up to 100,000 euros -- had been burned .
EULEX chief Xavier Bout de Marnhac says the mission is " here to help you do the job yourself , not do the job for you . "
A medium @-@ term programme Prime Minister George Papandreou was due to discuss with his cabinet on Monday ( June 6th ) , reportedly envisions higher property taxes , fewer tax exemptions and a significant reduction of government jobs .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) telecommunications regulator , RAK , issued third @-@ generation mobile phone licenses to BH Telecom , Mitel and HT Mostar .
The announcement followed a meeting between visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze .
Nationalism and protection of the so @-@ called national interests is most frequently only a curtain for organised crime , which does not know borders .
About 4,000 Kurds are being tried in the scope of several trials related to the KCK .
There are 58 double schools throughout BiH , where a generation of students acquire an " us versus them " mentality .
If the recommendation is positive , Cyprus will obtain candidate country status from one to five years .
After the verdict was announced , Janković 's wife , Milica , told reporters that she was " disgusted " with it , adding the court " believed scum , rather than honest people . "
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His wife , son , daughter @-@ in @-@ law and grandchildren would arrive and were instantly surrounded by a bunch of cameras , microphones and dictaphones .
About 28 % of Bosnian citizens do not use a computer , a survey by Algebra Edukacija Company says .
We are ready to help you .
Under the deal , each side would have to reduce the number of operationally deployed long @-@ range nuclear warheads to 1,550 , which is 30 % lower than the 2,200 currently allowed .
But then I began fasting at 13 , and understood the meaning of fasting during Ramadan . "
Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin , who is on an official visit to the United States , described the ruling as " deeply disappointing . "
Also this week : Romanian scientists plan an Africa mission , and Albania hosts a conference on thalassemia .
The hassles involved have sparked a furor every election cycle .
One is the Albanian community , which asks for NATO and EU membership regardless of the price , and another are the Macedonians , for whom NATO and EU membership is important , but not as important as the name of the state .
The blazes , which broke out more than a week ago in areas north of Athens , have now mostly been contained .
Croatia , which began its EU accession talks in October 2005 along with Turkey , would be the 28th .
Sadr , who has not been seen in public for nearly two years , made the surprise visit to Turkey for political consultations ahead of the December parliamentary elections in Iraq .
With prices and demand soaring , the region is experiencing a massive construction boom .
Discussing the visa issue on June 4th , Barrot indicated that Serbia would have to work hard to have the restrictions lifted .
A person portraying an angel performs at the Christmas tree lighting in downtown Sofia . [ Getty Images ]
Speaking at the Tirana conference , Deputy Prime Minister Gazmend Oketa insisted that the administration of Prime Minister Sali Berisha has been taking rapid action to address the problem .
After considering possible issues and consequences , Prime Minister Ivo Sanader 's Croatian Democratic Union and its parliamentary allies decided to support a delay .
The island 's coastal cliffs are some of the steepest on the Dalmatian coast .
Turkish scientific council draws criticism for censoring Darwin
Most non @-@ Serb minorities in Kosovo are concerned about economic and security issues .
Jewel losing its lustre : pollution plagues Black Sea
At a meeting in Bucharest , the two ministers mentioned plans to sign a memorandum on the preparation and implementation of the two projects in September .
Among them are European champion Dechko Ovcharov , who is competing in the men 's javelin and discus , and Stela Ivanova , world champion in the women 's discus and shot put .
Political tirades by Milosevic , who conducted his own defense , also contributed to delays .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she was not even planning to discuss the matter at the summit opening in Brussels on Thursday ( March 25th ) .
The event , which ends on April 15th , features performances by eight of the best ballet ensembles from around the world .
" This is totally ridiculous , " pensioner Ioannis Vrettos told SETimes as he stood in the long line outside a DEI office in Ano Patissia , central Athens .
An uncoordinated Greek debt restructuring could lead to a considerable tightening of credit throughout the eurozone .
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Bulgaria 's privatisation agency opened the long @-@ awaited tender on Tuesday ( April 26th ) to sell the state @-@ controlled 79.8 % stake in local tobacco producer Bulgartabac . Bot
EU financial assistance is available for a variety of key reform tasks , including boosting democratisation , strengthening institutions , fighting corruption , improving regional co @-@ operation , and economic reform .
General elections were held in October 2010 , but the political process has stalled since then because the country 's two entities cannot agree on the division of power .
But we are working on resolving the problem by funding different projects in the energy field . "
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Serb protesters in Kosovo used grenades , Molotov cocktails and gunfire in a deliberate effort to kill people , international officials said on Wednesday .
Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said on Monday that he would only respond to official public documents and would not comment on any illegally leaked materials .
In the end , it was decided that the new parliament would vote on the Russian gas deal , while the Austrian firms will have until the end of the year to raise the money to build the highway .
" The number of unfinished trials testifies to the inadequacy of our courts , with the consequence that the fight against crime becomes inefficient , and the legal security of the citizens is undermined , " Medenica said in the report .
In BiH , Russia owns Naftna Industries in Republika Srpska ( NIRS ) .
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The festival , which closes on Sunday ( March 16th ) , focuses on Balkan cinema .
" There is no progress in any sense without burying the dead and punishing those who killed them .
" Montenegro has never and will never do anything against Serbia , " Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Rocen said on Thursday .
Next Time , with lead singer Stefan Filipovski and guitarist Martin Filipovski , will represent Macedonia at this year 's Eurovision . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
Kosovo , he added , is not pressing Athens to change its stance on independence .
He added the party is looking for new blood and a change , adding that he is convinced he can be the successful new party chairman .
" This is our third big tournament after the 2000 European Cup and the 2002 World Cup .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader met with Rehn in Zagreb , where the EU commissioner presented a number of initiatives .
The awards ceremony will be held in Brussels on November 18th .
The political scene has also undergone changes over the past 11 years and Milosevic 's defeated Socialist Party of Serbia has again become a major player .
The rise in wages would be felt in both the private and public sector too .
At the same time , the authorities may find themselves hard pressed to cushion the population against the inevitable shocks .
" It is hard to speak of concrete losses , while some businesses suffer , others are benefiting .
" Without the savings that Romania offered , " Cold Mountain " absolutely would not have gotten made , " said producer Albert Berger , who estimates that the country 's low labour costs trimmed more than $ 20m from the film 's budget .
Skopje 's St. Cyril and Methodius University has signed an agreement for co @-@ operation with the pharmaceutical company Alkaloid .
Certain EU countries recently complained of a large number of Albanians overstaying their visas .
A fire that broke out due to an apparent short circuit in an improvised air conditioning device consumed the intensive care section of the Giulesti maternity hospital in Bucharest on Monday ( August 16th ) .
Erdogan , who hosted the meetings in Istanbul , pointed out some of the social impacts of the global crisis and called for world leaders and policy makers to turn the 21st century into a period of opportunities rather than a period of new challenges .
The group allegedly organised cigarette smuggling to Italy , via speedboats over the Adriatic , in collusion with the Italian mafia .
The bidding closed Monday ( January 18th ) .
" Financial difficulties , however , cannot justify inhumane treatment of patients in the clinics , " Jashari said .
" Europe must lead the world into a new ... post @-@ industrial revolution -- the development of a low @-@ carbon economy , " EC President Jose Manuel Barroso said at a press conference Wednesday in Brussels .
" In rural areas , 90 % people hardly ever go on vacation , " says a Gallup sociologist , Alexandru Toth .
" Giving the military the major role in the fight against terrorism has been wrong .
Tadic 's slight advantage does not necessarily mean anything , " CESID representative Djordje Vukovic said , adding that it all depends on the turnout .
" There are complaints of serious irregularities , " panel head Shukri Sylejmani confirmed to SETimes .
Authorities took no legal action then , he said .
I 've never been here before .
The British and US ambassadors to the security body , Ian Cliff and Julie Finley , were more critical .
He was Bosnian by the topics he most frequently picked , including the one that won him the Nobel .
Authorities say that by 2010 , when the reform ends , parents and children alike will be happy with the outcome .
Energy should be equally distributed to all who are using it , and the energy business should be transparent and based on principles of the market economy . Mesic said .
Women Network in Business ( WNB ) is one of the rare projects that together with the microcredit organization MI @-@ BOSPO has financially supports member business ideas and start ups .
Neither was licensed by the ministry , a binding procedure for all those who want to practice medicine .
Istanbul is hosting the third annual Documentarist -- Istanbul Documentary Days -- from Tuesday ( June 22nd ) to Sunday .
As they did frequently during the long career of November 17th , Greek police have again asked British police officials from Scotland Yard 's anti @-@ terrorist division to participate in a task force .
Berisha 's Democrats , meanwhile , say the Socialists are undermining the rule of law and are holding the country 's EU prospects hostage .
SETimes : Is the best way to improve the quality of higher education through increasing the number of universities , which creates competition ?
" Even if you give them [ Cypriots ] the entire Cyprus , you cannot satisfy them , " the news agency ANSAmed reported the envoy as saying .
The documents should help families of missing persons find out the truth about the fate of their loved ones .
A German probe into a Balkan @-@ linked gang points to Europe 's biggest football betting scandal .
Britain will assist Kosovo 's efforts to join the EU and NATO , British Minister for International Defence and Security Ann Taylor said in Pristina on Wednesday ( December 2nd ) .
The planned Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis pipeline has been stalled by local opposition , as well as environmental and financial concerns .
In Europe , the prevalence of heroin use was found to be highest in Scotland at 1.54 % and Estonia , at 1.52 % .
It 's a two @-@ way street , however , director for International Economic Co @-@ operation in the Kosovo Foreign Ministry Agron Maloku tells SETimes .
Particular attention will be given to secure cities , hospitals and schools .
Until now , however , this has only been implemented on one occasion -- in the trial of Lambe Arnaudov , the former manager of Elektrostopanstvo na Makedonija .
Kerim met with President Bamir Topi , Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli and Prime Minister Sali Berisha .
In his acceptance speech , the Nobel Prize laureate called for the union of civilizations , saying efforts should take place not only on the political level but across all segments of society .
But we have monitored the situation closely and together with the international community we were ready to respond to any situation . "
" Mr. Nimetz 's proposals are the beginning of a substantive negotiation , " Bakoyannis said .
May 12th -- Mladic is appointed commander of the newly created Army of Republika Srpska .
Companies from Germany , Italy , France , Austria and Switzerland attended the forum .
Continue until the baking pan is full .
Whether it will pass parliament or not , the paper noted , depends on the wording of the document .
As a consequence , the emergence of the shadow banking system , largely unregulated and lacking appropriate supervision brought about more opacity in financial markets and accentuated systemic risks .
We do family counseling , negotiate the parent @-@ child relationship and if all goes well , the child returns home and we keep an eye on her .
A new vote in Serbia 's Sandzak ?
Should such developments occur , or should the current political limbo continue , riots similar to the ones in March 2004 could erupt , the head of Bulgaria 's intelligence agency warned participants at the forum .
The ranking marks a three @-@ place improvement from last year but shows little substantive progress .
After environmental activists in Sisak proved that the concentration of hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide levels exceed the refinery 's regulatory standards , the government decided to take measures to protect the public from further health threats .
In Croatia , only 109 out of a total of 490 war crimes were fully prosecuted , according to a report presented to parliament by Croatian State Prosecutor Mladen Bajic .
But it will be acceptable , " he said .
Leaders from the 12 nations in the Black Sea Economic Co @-@ operation ( BSEC ) organisation gathered in Istanbul on Monday ( June 25th ) to mark the group 's 15th anniversary at a one @-@ day summit , hosted by Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer .
Russia 's move " is not dangerous for the United States , " Kaczynski said , " but it is very dangerous for Europe .
Despite the good news , the NGO Democracy in Action blew the whistle on a number of irregularities , such as double voting , bribes , ballot box stuffing , and electricity cuts at voting stations .
Seven years of negotiations on the document are now coming to a close .
It could happen as early as April 29th , during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg .
Barrot 's office tried to pass the comment off as lapsus linguae , or a slip of the tongue , but most Macedonians seem to disagree , including former Foreign Affairs minister Denko Malevski , who interpreted it as a strategic jab .
" If people feel only punishment and scorn , the crisis will not become an opportunity , it will become a lost cause , " he said , addressing members of the German Federation of Industry .
He said an estimated up to 90,000 people , mostly Egyptian and Tunisian migrant workers , had crossed into Tunisia since February 20th .
China and Russia , whose foreign exchange reserves as of late 2007 exceeded $ 1,400 billion and $ 400 billion respectively , have both set up SWFs with large endowments .
They are also keeping residents away from their homes and businesses until the area is safe .
But EU officials took a different view , indicating the problems are as much in Skopje as in Athens .
Students also have tests during the semester , although that can be almost impossible for a professor . "
" Every year interest grows in sommelier courses and that only proves that wine is becoming an increasingly popular drink in Serbia , " said Teofilovic .
That ruling cannot be appealed ; observers expect the ICJ may require several years to reach a verdict .
Certain statistics support his claim .
Serbian President Boris Tadic , Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic , BiH Presidency members Nebojsa Radmanovic and Bakir Izetbegovic and other BiH politicians , 15 foreign diplomats and High Representative Valentin Inzko attended the event .
But opposition politicians accused the government of trying to score points .
" This is a welcome decision , " Angelos Skiadas , president of the Hellenic Association for the Protection of Tenants , tells the SETimes .
According to Ozbudun , those who really want an Islamic state in Turkey amount to below 10 % of the population , so the threat is slight .
He communicated so well with the crowd , " he said .
Romania 's war on corruption is regressing on all fronts , a report by Belgian prosecutor Willem de Pauw , a noted European Commission ( EC ) adviser on fighting corruption , says .
The agreements , signed by Serbian Justice Minister Snezana Malovic and her Montenegrin counterpart Miras Radovic , are intended to promote co @-@ operation between the two countries ' judicial institutions and streamline their international legal aid procedures .
Diplomatic Diary : Turkey 's Sezer voices support for Albania 's NATO bid
Dragulescu won the world titles in the Men 's Floor Exercise and Vault events , and finished eighth in the Horizontal Bar category .
European Parliament members Romana Jordan Cizelj of Slovenia and Edit Herczog of Hungary made a similar request last month , citing the need to ensure regional stability .
It often leads to children dropping out of school and perpetuates the poverty cycle , but according to Guner it also contributes to domestic violence , incestuous relationships , health problems , and even death .
The two leaders discussed possible co @-@ operation in infrastructure projects aimed at attracting foreign investments .
" Besides ignoring the privacy rights and the respect due to a deceased person , some journalists brutally infringed on the ethics concerning reports in case of suicide , " they said .
Being surrounded by EU countries without having Union membership will negatively impact BiH , particularly in economic terms , and the international community is hoping that this situation will provide Bosnia 's quarrelling authorities with the impetus to move forward .
What can I do ?
More than 200 Croatian veterans took to the streets in Beli Manastir on Tuesday ( February 22nd ) to protest the detention of Tihomir Purda , a war veteran arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) early last month .
However , the property owners in the neighborhood claimed the municipality did not consult with them or ask permission before awarding the project .
" Everywhere is better than here . "
Mesic stressed on Wednesday that Croatia has fulfilled its obligation to send all indicted war criminals to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) .
According to reports , after the game police were aggressively searching an official of the Celik team , identified as Senaid Mujezinovic .
" So ... the dialogue between these two states is a prerequisite for this path , " he said .
Among other topics , they discussed the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline project .
The former politician trained for nearly two months in Nepal to become acclimised , the physiological adaption the body must go through to withstand such a high altitude .
Al @-@ Qaeda activity has also been reported in Kosovo .
" With such hardline positions , it will be difficult to find compromise , " various reports quoted Bosnian political analyst Haris Abaspahic as saying .
" Now it should also be investigated who is responsible for the violence in Kosovo , which has caused great damage to Serbian interests .
Members of the Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) , meanwhile , also staged a boycott of parliament , as a response to what it claims are invalid election results .
" It is a failure not only for [ the ] Albanian government but for [ the ] whole administration and the Albanian state , which leaves things in the hands of spontaneity and abusive officials , " he says .
After his victory Sunday in front of a crowd of 7,000 -- including President Boris Tadic and Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic -- Djokovic admitted he found the tournament difficult because of the pressure of playing in front of local fans .
Dragisic : Serbia has no significant problems with its neighbours .
The week @-@ long competition ended on November 16th .
Investors are sinking 45m euros into the project , which is expected to create around 500 jobs .
" This makes us proud and I would like to thank the audience for that , " he said .
" With our good neighbour treaty , we are trying to connect these relationships ... Kosovo is a special case and must have [ special ] treatment . "
In the EU , 23 member states are expected to back the move , according to Thaci .
The most important criterion for the selection , however , will be the price offered .
Turkish military names new commanders , stresses secularism
The Gymnich model will allow Serbia and Kosovo to participate in the upcoming EU @-@ Western Balkans summit in Sarajevo , Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said after his meeting with top government officials in Belgrade and Pristina on Wednesday ( April 28th ) .
They are mainly responsible .
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Rama said the elections will be evaluated when the official results are released .
Nanka Kolev , the victim 's widow , insists that Petrov and Filko Slavov -- the former head of the special police forces -- worked together to kill her husband .
" We think Mr. Ahtisaari is doing a good job with a very , very tough issue , " the spokesman said .
It will be government @-@ funded and built in the Votanikos district , near the city centre .
" Such acts are directed against fundamental interests of Kosovo and its future , " the AP quoted President Fatmir Sejdiu as saying .
The counting of votes cannot be stopped with threats . "
The negotiating chapters on trans @-@ European networks and health and consumer protection were officially opened during the conference in Brussels , which was chaired by Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency .
" Today , traces can still be found of collaboration with the secret services , but I think they are not enough to establish responsibility and guilt .
Some workers have begun to block major roads throughout the country .
In return , they dropped their demands for the execution of the six , who have been held in a Tripoli prison since 1999 .
" It 's a significant contribution for enforcing media sustainability at a time when they are facing numerous problems , " Imer Mushkolaj , chief executive of the Kosovo Association of Professional Journalists , told SETimes .
UNMIK wants to start such direct talks immediately .
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Bulgaria 's Meglena Kuneva . [ Getty Images ]
Culture and Sports : Croatia 's Vlasic wins indoor high jump championship
The Bulgarian Parliament ratified the agreement on construction of the Burgas @-@ Vlora oil pipeline , which will connect the Black Sea with the Adriatic and provide oil from the Caspian Sea to the Balkan region and Italy.The project will cost about 1.2 billion euros .
" The KGK / PKK is a known presence , with television production studios in Brussels .
He told presiding Judge Ole Bjorn Stole that he was " very unhappy " about the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s .
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While giving the prime minister the votes he needed , the PSD has not made any public commitments for the longer term .
Nearly 55 % of the credits were designated for export @-@ oriented economic activities , while 18 % was allocated to finance development of Small- and Medium @-@ sized Enterprises .
They also selected Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen to replace Jaap de Hoop Scheffer as secretary @-@ general on August 1st .
A Turkish woman wearing a headscarf walks by Istanbul University .
Furthermore , a " new positive agenda " was launched with Turkey " to maintain the momentum of reforms , " he added , stressing that " the accession talks are the best framework to carry on with reform efforts in Turkey . "
" Based on the progress made by Croatia , it should be possible to reach the final stage of the accession negotiations by the end of 2009 , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said .
The top international envoy in Bosnia and Herzegovina ordered on Friday the immediate removal of an intelligence official and the seizure of travel documents of 16 people suspected of helping war crime fugitive Stojan Zupljanin evade capture .
The census results also showed a negligible decrease in the number of Bosniaks , Albanians , Croats and a decrease of 0.5 % among Muslims , while the Roma doubled their numbers .
Finally , Albania has made progress recently with the adoption of a new code of ethics for journalists .
" The crisis isn 't just financial , it 's a crisis of values and aesthetics and I wanted to hear something different that would elevate your soul and make you think .
Austria tried to implement the same model years ago but gave in after the European Commission demanded ten @-@ day and two @-@ month permits .
We 'll focus on absurd situations through public polls , TV programmes , documentaries , media campaigns and through debates on different topics . "
Even as it confronts Pristina over northern Kosovo , Serbia is grappling with discontent elsewhere .
At the end of the war , it was sold to a Czechoslovakian airline , where it was refitted for civilian use and became the pride of the fleet .
On Wednesday , Austria 's OMV suggested it might pull out of the country for some time , with others hinting they might follow suit . .
Bulgaria won three gold medals at the 2010 World Wrestling Championship , held in Moscow through Sunday ( September 12th ) .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , the leader of the AKP , has called on all lawmakers to attend Friday 's session .
On June 28th , the Greek parliament will decide on the currently proposed austerity measures , passage of which are a condition of further IMF and EU support .
Milan Antonijevic , director of the Belgrade @-@ based NGO YUCOM , says the Roma comprise the largest ethnic minority in Serbia , followed by Albanians , Bosnians , Hungarians and others .
Croatian , US military instructors deploy for Afghanistan
He also criticised the international community for allowing the Libyan leader to re @-@ enter the world political stage several years ago , despite those signs , and imagining he had changed .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov and Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski visited Brussels on Thursday ( May 14th ) .
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan disappointed Armenian leaders last week , saying during a trip to Baku that Turkey will not re @-@ open its border with Armenia unless Yerevan withdraws its troops from the disputed Nagorno @-@ Karabakh region within Azerbaijan .
He picks up from where his sister , Janica Kostelic , left off when she retired in 2007 at age 25 .
" It will be against European values if one side is being isolated and the other side will be seen as the representative of the entire island during this presidency .
" They say these candidates have criminal records , preventing them from being elected .
The conflict between Russia and Georgia erupted last August , following sporadic clashes between their forces and a Georgian army offensive to regain control of its Moscow @-@ backed breakaway region of South Ossetia .
Some countries have dealt with it , such as France , but Serbia is one of the countries that have not solved that problem .
Serbian Education Minister Zarko Obradovic announced on September 28th that 100m euros will earmarked for Serbia 's education system by 2014 .
In an interview with SETimes , Haliti said there are people in both parties with the reputation and mutual trust needed to begin the talks .
EU Justice Commissioner Franco Frattini , who is also vice president of the European Commission , arrived in Podgorica on Thursday ( February 21st ) to officially open talks on relaxing the EU 's visa regime for Montenegrin citizens .
" The treaty can be translated into a success for Romania , since talks started through insistence from Bucharest with an effort to bring back Hayssam .
Republika Srpska will only seek independence if its status within Bosnia and Herzegovina is challenged , the entity 's prime minister said in remarks published on Wednesday .
" This place will be united territory and will not have a division , " he said .
His predecessor , Georgi Parvanov , did the same in 2002 , when he assigned that duty to his vice president , Angel Marin .
A group of UK lawmakers called on the EU on Monday to make arrangements for Turkey to take some of the attributes of membership in the Union prior to its full accession .
Exporters say it could slow the economic expansion .
US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates voiced hope Monday ( October 18th ) that Turkey will endorse a planned NATO anti @-@ missile defence system in Europe , which Ankara insists should not be presented as aimed exclusively at fellow Muslim nations , particularly Iran .
A single phone call from Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica is all that is needed for the two most wanted fugitives from the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s to be captured , according to Principal Deputy High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Raffi Gregorian .
Over 1,000 of them began demonstrating at the University of Zagreb 's philosophy department on April 20th to demand free tuition .
Like its neighbours , Serbia has no easy cure for its fundamental macroeconomic imbalances .
I 'm only sure of one thing -- that war did not have to happen , " Nikola Markovic , a 20 year @-@ old student from Belgrade told SETimes .
The gas war between the two countries undermined European consumers ' confidence in their credibility as partners in the energy business and prompted calls for steps to reduce the bloc 's dependence on Russia , which supplies about a quarter of all the gas the EU needs .
The north of Kosovo can not be different from the south , east or west of Kosovo .
SETimes : The opposition reacted strongly to the new Kosovo budget and its distribution in different sectors .
The CoE recently launched a programme to assist in this area .
Habibi says that they have noticed fare hikes by other companies this month .
Neighbours Turkey and Armenia made a step towards ending their almost century @-@ old enmity Monday ( August 31st ) as they agreed to launch talks aimed at normalising ties .
By Klaudija Lutovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 09 / 02 / 11
" We should not generalise these destructive trends in European politics , " EurActiv , a Brussels @-@ based independent news portal dedicated to EU affairs , quoted her as saying .
" Montenegro must continue to strengthen European integration structures at all levels , including ministries and parliament , as well as mechanisms for EU activities and co @-@ ordination , " the EU said in the partnership agreement .
The number still falls well short of the country 's needs , however .
Mitrovica Mayor Krstimir Pantic said that the agreements were " harmful and unconstitutional " and that the Serbs in the north were " upset " by their signing .
Indeed , the Italian priest 's church is located next @-@ door to a large mosque , and prominent plaques point the way .
He said the two had agreed to meet on a non @-@ work day so they could discuss all important bilateral issues at length .
According to reports , the plan was formulated by the Istanbul @-@ based 1st Army in 2003 , just months after the Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) came to the power .
" Both leaders will be sending a message of hope to their people ... to the world , that they are willing to negotiate . "
In early April , surgeons performed the first successful operation on a 54 @-@ year @-@ old patient with a chest tumor .
The village of Okcular is said to be " flattened . "
Following a period of political discord and clashes over policy issues , a splinter group , headed by Kostov , left the UDF to eventually set up the conservative DSB in May 2004 .
It listed 16 municipalities , including Pristina , where polling stations for both votes will be established .
Many hope that politicians and those in leadership positions will inspire youth to enter politics by offering them motivation , instruction and attention .
Additionally , Macedonia launched visa liberalisation talks with the EU on Wednesday .
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This principle of calculating salaries is applied in all modern market economies , and Macedonia was one of the last remaining countries in the region that had not introduced it .
The 20 @-@ year @-@ old Serb defeated Frenchman Jo @-@ Wilfried Tsonga in the final , giving Serbia its first Grand Slam title .
Erdogan denies that the fines against Dogan are politically motivated , saying the tax authority is independent .
Currently seven border crossings are open with Croatia .
" We will continue implementing reforms and we hope we will obtain EU membership candidate status and a date for the beginning of accession talks by this fall , " he said .
Abraham 's complete submission to God 's will is reflected in the faith in all three monotheistic religions , also known as Abrahamic religions : Judaism , Christianity and Islam .
And after the war I hoped to get back to my job , but it never happened . "
Also in diplomatic news this week : Cypriot President Demetris Christofias was in Sweden , and Alliance for the Future of Kosovo leader Ramush Haradinaj visited Albania .
" The Framework Agreement was imposed on Macedonia and consequently there is no closure for the families of the missing Macedonians , not to mention how many of us are unemployed because of existing quotas , " a 45 @-@ year @-@ old veteran of the 2001 conflict , who asked to be identified only by the initials S.T. , told SETimes .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 01 / 12 / 10
But , some progress was made during the two days of talks at Camp Butmir , the EUFOR headquarters on the outskirts of Sarajevo .
" The problem is that many of these people ... don 't know how to swim , " said Nikos Raptopoulos , head of the biggest state hospital in Alexandroupolis .
Most of the visitors were foreigners , followed by Albanians living outside their homeland .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic and his Bulgarian counterpart , Ivaylo Kalfin , met in Sofia on Friday ( August 31st ) .
For many Romanians , the tape simply confirmed their suspicions . " This is how things work here .
The new prison in Padinska Skela is built to comply with EU penal standards . [ Courtesy of Administration for Enforcement of Penal Sanctions ]
The opposition presented a proposal outlining ten areas for government reform -- including a proposal that both parties reach a consensus on nominating the heads of independent institutions such as ombudsman and central bank governor .
" It is in our interest for the citizens to increase their computer and communication technologies ' literacy because that is s criterion by which the EU as well as the UN conducts ratings , " Ivanovski said .
What were the main talking points with Croatian President Stipe Mesic ?
Dragoljub Micunovic , a senior DS member described as Djindjic 's political mentor , said Djindjic had learned to appreciate time when it came to making decisions .
" I barely managed to get into the car and hide , " she says .
I wanted to find out how these figures were calculated , " Logothetis told SETimes .
Serbia , Croatia boost efforts to restore relations
Borisov became personally embroiled in the scandal Friday , when the same tabloid made public the contents of a second batch of wiretaps .
For us , membership in NATO and the EU is the way to regional stability .
All other SEE countries , except for Turkey , placed among the 70 nations in the high human development group .
The Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) and the Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) , two ethnic @-@ Albanian parties in Macedonia that had proposed recognition in parliament , celebrated its passage , since they had long pressed for it .
" Some analysts think that Kurdish youths are quite furious against the regime and very enthusiastic about the riots in the Middle East .
However , once they see a smile on someone they helped their attitude towards volunteerism changes .
Voula Patoulidou , a gold medal winner in the 100m hurdles for Greece at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona , and a board member of the Marathon Museum , said she 's also trying to organise a fund @-@ raising effort .
Russia , one of the five veto @-@ wielding members of the Security Council , has been backing Serbia in its opposition to granting the province any form of statehood and has vowed to block any UN decision on Kosovo 's future that is not acceptable to Belgrade .
However , the original targets proved too difficult to attack and the group had to settle for more vulnerable sites .
General Hasan Igsiz was one of 18 senior officers summoned to give evidence regarding the alleged Internet propaganda plot . [ AFP ]
Bulgaria must have enough energy supplies to meet its domestic needs and those of the region , media reports quote the European Parliament 's rapporteur for the country as saying .
With Croatia hoping to join the EU by the end of the decade , the international community will be watching closely how the country 's judiciary handles its highest @-@ profile war crimes case to date .
The Sun Coalition is now back in parliament but has said it will challenge , in the Constitutional Court , laws that won parliamentary approval during its boycott .
Gunther Krichbaum , head of the Bundestag committee on European affairs , said that a decision on Bulgaria and Romania 's bids would be taken this summer , after the EC issues its reports on their progress under the so @-@ called Co @-@ operation and Verification mechanism .
The Turkish Army plans to employ remote @-@ controlled surveillance and shooting platforms to monitor and provide potential firepower for military posts in dangerous areas .
" In all these issues , there are criminals involved , but at the same time the government is exploiting the issue to silence its critics .
Their concerts in Croatia , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia , and Turkey confirmed that Kultur Shock has a devoted audience that will sing , dance and jump for more than two hours , while enjoying strong , loud , yet emotionally provoking sounds .
The programme covers co @-@ operation in all fields , including institutions , music , publishing , and news agencies .
On January 1st , the country assumed the one @-@ month , rotating presidency of the UN Security Council .
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Milososki stressed that mutual goals are much bigger than differences .
The decision was prompted by soaring oil prices in world markets .
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AKP leader Erdogan vowed on Sunday night to open a " new page " in Turkey . "
The trial of 56 Turks accused of involvement in an alleged plot to oust the ruling Justice and Development Party 's ( AKP ) government opened at the Istanbul Criminal Court on Monday ( July 20th ) .
Last year , the LDK proposed an increase in the budget allocation for parties from 0.17 % to 0.34 % , which the government adopted in December .
Slobodan Popovic , vice @-@ president of the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) believes that the issue of NATO membership is the state issue .
The increase in direct foreign investment , which was 240m euros in 2007 , has helped buoy the economy , which in turn should help control inflation .
In the meantime , the government and Council of Ministers are expected to allow fuel sales with a higher percentage of sulfur , compared with those standards .
Some officials in Ljubljana have even threatened to call a public referendum on Zagreb 's EU membership bid .
" We are not demanding salary increases ; we are demanding that the law be applied .
Ivica Kostelic of Croatia won the men 's World Cup slalom in Italy .
Kurtaliqi and Mazreku pleaded guilty and got sentences of six years and nine months and four and a half years respectively .
The new government -- which should be formed within weeks -- will continue with the policy of European integration , according to the LP 's Mihai Ghimpu .
" We have tolerated this in the past but now it is time to turn the page . "
Kemal Kilicdaroglu was elected president of the big opposition Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) at the party 's congress Saturday ( May 22nd ) .
Some analysts have tried to explain the turnout with the financial crisis or people being tired of voting -- just having had parliamentary elections in December -- but Zakosek disagrees .
The facility will accommodate young cancer patients and their parents from around the country for the duration of the treatment .
On November 29th , the European Commission ( EC ) recommended that talks on eight of the 35 negotiating chapters be put on ice , because of Turkey 's failure to meet its obligations under the 2005 protocol .
In an interview with RTS , he said the decision lies with leaders of the ruling coalition .
Moscow 's inaction has humiliated RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who prizes co @-@ operation with Serb @-@ friendly Russia .
Bosnian archaeologists unearthed Neolithic pottery in central Bosnia and Herzegovina . [ Getty images ]
According to Sarajevo authorities , " Without people like [ him ] and his heroic deeds , men would lose hope in humanity and without it , our life would be meaningless . "
Former Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel received the award in 2004 and Austrian Foreign Minister Alois Mock was the recipient in 2005 .
The Media Centre in Caglavica lessens the political divide between Kosovo Serbs and Albanians . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Oscar @-@ winning director to establish new political party in BiH
Macedonia 's main opposition party made a change at the top , but the new leader will hold office only until Branko Crvenkovski takes over again next year .
The daily Romania libera recently reported that Bishop Gherasim Cristea , a member of the current Synod , was a former secret police agent used against Greek @-@ Catholic Cardinal Iuliu Hossu .
Ten years ago , there were 11 % female managers in neighboring Croatia , and in 2007 , noted as the year of biggest achievement for women percentagewise , between 25 @-@ 30 % .
However , Antic was dismissed without a clear explanation and Real did not win the Spanish championship .
SETimes : Does Serbia have any security problems with its neighbours in the region ?
" Due process must be included as must the immunity of judges in recent years , who are mostly accused of corruption .
By Manjola Hala for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 09 / 03 / 10
Religious authorities have welcomed a move to restrict business on Sundays , but retailers warn hundreds of jobs may be lost .
Sırrı Sakik , a member of the now @-@ defunct DTP , who represents Mus in parliament , said the court decision has fed tensions .
When asked why they don 't watch US soaps , his wife Joanne said it 's primarily because the show portrays a reality that 's closer to " our culture . "
Macedonia has been part of the Afghanistan peace mission since 2002 , as part of the German , British and Greek contingents .
And , obviously , after that , I do everything I can to promote it .
This year brought together participants from Serbia , Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia .
The event , organised traditionally to mark April Fools ' Day , brought together 16 satirists from the former Yugoslavia .
Greece , which has a province in the north called Macedonia , voiced objections to its neighbour using that word in its name shortly after it declared independence in late 1991 , fearing possible territorial claims .
Four years ago , the Socialist Peoples Party ( SNP ) and New Serbian Democracy opposed the split from Serbia , and Djukanovic claims they are still trying undermine Montenegro 's independence .
There is international concern about the stability of ethnically divided BiH .
Business : Greece approves employment support plan
It submitted a resolution seeking the International Court of Justice 's view on the legality of the February 17th declaration of independence , on which the UN General Assembly will vote on Wednesday .
The Western Balkan countries -- Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , Croatia , Kosovo , Macedonia , Montenegro and Serbia -- are all in different stages of the accession process .
Once this ordnance reaches 20 years of shelf life , the reliability can no longer be guaranteed and the explosive content and propellant charge begin to chemically break down .
He added that after the charity event , public interest in signing donor cards grew .
Post @-@ WWII Germany also had to fix its image , he said , and it did so in various ways - such as by offering the world cheap and efficient cars .
We must not allow that FBiH is without a budget on March 31st , because that would mean FBiH 's collapse , " Lagumdzija said after meeting with Steinberg .
Next month 's trip will be the first to Albania by a US president .
I have nothing to lose .
The Serbian actor talks about his beginnings , the inner workings of the Serbian theatre , and his plans for the future .
Judge Bonomy entered a not @-@ guilty plea to each charge on his behalf .
Students ended the protest and went back to class on October 13th .
" What I like about him is the fact that he seems to be a very ordinary , normal guy .
But Niki Katsantonis , a spokeswoman for the culture ministry , told SETimes that " The National Gallery , as well as all the other museums and archaeological sites , are equipped with modern security systems , " and pointed out that there have been thefts at many other museums around the world .
Also in cultural news this week : Croatian football star Igor Tudor takes early retirement , and Prizren , Kosovo , hosts the seventh edition of Dokufest , the international documentary festival .
The expedition suggests establishing an underwater archaeological museum upon completion of the mission .
SETimes : How much has the arrest of Ratko Mladic facilitated Serbia 's European integration ?
In December 2007 , Serbia pledged military neutrality through a resolution adopted in parliament .
The Macedonian capital was awash with jazz at the weekend .
In one such case , after Friday prayers on June 24th , a more radical group illegally placed columns for the construction of the mosque opposite the cathedral in the centre courtyard of the university campus , which were later removed by police .
Turkey is also frustrated about being excluded from command and control structures in EU @-@ led operations that take place in the framework of NATO @-@ EU co @-@ operation , even though it has made significant contributions .
Another recovery was made in the Belgrade Stock Exchange , where shares of Serbian 's major companies jumped 15 % , after a record drop of almost 20 % in the value indexes on May 7th .
Therefore , there are doubts that a legally binding agreement will be reached in Copenhagen .
By Safet Kabashaj for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 27 / 03 / 12
" Everyone owns their property here , and whether they fix it or not is their own problem .
By Alexander Christie @-@ Miller for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 03 / 08 / 10
Some of the policies include reducing debt abroad and internally , increasing capital investments , revitalising industry and construction , as well as realising new projects in the road and railway infrastructure and in energy .
The town , which is under the jurisdiction of Republika Srpska ( RS ) , was populated mainly by Bosniaks prior to the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict .
The move sparked riots by ethnic Russians , who account for about a quarter of Estonia 's population of 1.3 million people .
Lushta : In the same way we implemented the policy on electoral preparatory actions , we will also appropriately implement the policy ensuring the election results .
An Iranian @-@ Bosnian movie co @-@ production focused on the experiences of women impacted by the Srebrenica massacre will be directed by Aida Bagic , co @-@ founder of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Centre for Women 's Studies . She also wrote the screenplay .
Researchers from the Munk Centre for International Studies in Toronto uncovered a vast electronic spying operation that infiltrated computers and stole documents from government and private offices around the world , including in Cyprus .
The report said Bulgaria made some progress in the area of judicial reform .
Democratic Party of Serbia member Marko Jaksic was sacked because of alleged extremist activities .
By playing for Algeria , Rafik Djebbour will try to win a transfer to a league better than ours .
However , experts consider the agreement 's most important feat to be the prevention of a civil war .
By Baris Yilmaz for Southeast European Times -- 29 / 10 / 09
Agriculture propelled the 4.4 % economic growth in the third quarter , but analysts forecast a slowdown ahead .
Ramkovski and his organisation have long been a magnet for controversy , and not only because of alleged financial malfeasance .
The Albanian fixed network operator Albtelecom has chosen Nokia Siemens Networks to develop a Next Generation Network as it moves to offer broadband services to its subscribers .
Political parties accuse each other of orchestrating the assassination of opponents , prompting calls for a probe .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 28 / 02 / 08
With significant procedural errors and delays extending the duration of proceedings , conviction rates for trafficking prosecutions remain low .
Stanishev also attended a joint Bulgarian @-@ Portuguese business forum .
And in such investigations it would be interesting to see who directly assisted the indictees in hiding , particularly who provided them with political support in the venture , " Radic told SETimes .
Serbian employers , however , paint a different picture .
At the festival , young Albanian producers will show their work and act as jury members .
In a further complication , UN chief prosecutor Carla del Ponte called this week for a delay in resolving Kosovo 's status .
" This kind of move makes the negotiations process within the UN framework harder , and in practice , rejects Greek efforts to create a positive climate between the two countries to resolve the name issue , " Foreign Ministry spokesman Gregoris Dalavecuras said .
A Kosovo mobile communications company has set up webcams at three top tourist spots , enabling " virtual tourism " to anyone with an internet connection .
It listed Turkey and Macedonia as having highest income inequality .
She says Turkey 's efforts have been " fantastic . "
Her new book , Travels in Blood and Honey : a Beekeeper in Kosovo , tells the story of a foreigner who falls in love with the traditions of a divided land .
Topics of discussion will focus on human life , the planet and the universe .
A Romanian hacker known as " Unu " broke into anti @-@ virus giant Symantec 's website , the company confirmed .
Reformist politicians have repeatedly cautioned that the political future will be bleak if they cannot deliver anything but bad news on the foreign policy front .
Nevertheless , the Cypriot president agreed to intensify the talks , which has resulted in resolving some important issues , Talat said . ( Hurriyet - 06 / 02 / 10 ; Financial Times - 05 / 02 / 10 )
There is no deadline for the ICJ to issue its ruling , which will be non @-@ binding .
" Ahmeti and Berisha agreed to form a co @-@ ordinating council to mark the 100th anniversary of Albania 's independence and Flag Day , " DUI said in a statement .
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 03 / 04 / 12
Turkey is witnessing a boom in e @-@ commerce employment , according to figures by the country 's leading human resources platform Kariyer.net.
Montenegro 's Serb minority soared from 9 % in 1991 to almost 32 % in 2003 .
Papandreou said the country is on track to meet the structural reform and deficit reduction targets envisioned in the bailout ending in 2013 , and that there are no plans to seek an extension of the programme .
By Brian Salmi for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 13 / 01 / 10
The survey also shows the extent to which domestic violence is " internalised " : 62 % of the respondents -- men and women -- argue that women should obey men , while 30 % say that some women deserve spousal abuse .
Protestors demanded a moratorium on the so @-@ called " fracking " process , arguing it could poison underground water , trigger earthquakes and cause serious health problems for the people .
The raids drew strong criticism from Kurds in Europe and from Turkey 's pro @-@ Kurdish Democracy and Peace Party ( BDP ) .
Tension , protests mark Serb elections in Kosovo
" Seven months after elections , there is no state government and little prospect for one soon , " the group said , warning that " violence is probably not imminent but is a near prospect if this continues . " The ICG urged the international community to " to launch a strategic rethink of international policy , " which should " culminate before the planned mid @-@ June Republika Srpska ( RS ) referendum . "
" MIDWEB helps potential emigrants with life @-@ changing decisions and easing the migration process , " Sarajevo project co @-@ ordinator Irma Sadikovic told SETimes .
The owner , Riza , sat in the shade , smoking a cigarette and sipping coffee .
Given that Avaz serves as a tool in the political clash with Radoncic 's opponents , some experts think that a takeover in Montenegro will foster this model in Pobjeda .
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha met with Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hongbo in Tirana on February 25th to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries .
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With the tournament over , the tennis world remains enthralled with the strong showing by players from the small Balkan country with a troubled history .
Baulovski hopes to earn enough in the US to invest in Macedonia , and Bakreski said he already invests in his homeland when he spends money there every summer .
Suceava , Botosani and Neamt in northeast Romania have taken the hardest hit .
The Turkish community in Prizren is socially prominent and influential , and the Turkish language is widely spoken even by non @-@ ethnic Turks .
Dozens of pianists , string instrument players , cellists and others from 24 countries will perform at Ohrid , according to festival director Toni Simonovski .
The stations were sold to Russia 's Lukoil after the break @-@ up of the former Yugoslavia .
The statue is 170cm tall .
Athens argues that CoE resolutions require the provisional name " Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia " to be used instead .
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At present IT specialists can most easily get a job , but even they do so in 20 months on average with salaries between 450 and 700 euro per month -- far lower than in developed countries .
Meanwhile , President Ivo Josipovic said Monday ( January 17th ) -- just days ahead of a referendum on Zagreb 's EU entry -- that the accession to the Union , planned for July 2013 , is expected to boost the country 's stagnating economy .
The European Commission ( EC ) proposed on Tuesday ( February 3rd ) to allocate at least 120m euros to the Western Balkans to help the seven countries of the region cushion the impact of the global economic crisis this year .
Hackers attacked the websites of the Montenegrin daily Vijesti and of a number of smaller companies Wednesday ( July 16th ) , a day after two similar attacks against the internet page of national air carrier Montenegro Airlines .
The AKP was criticised for its lack of planning in its previous attempt to address the long @-@ running grievances of the Kurdish minority , in May 2009 .
After the eight @-@ floor building was illegally built near the sea , the municipality of Budva and the ministry concluded it to be in accordance with urban planning laws .
By HK Tzanis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 08 / 12 / 11
That was a sort of game born out of hardship and the entire family took part in it , " Ban said .
Acharya told SETimes that " the real question is UN membership , " adding " [ The procedure ] has to be the same for every country . "
International Civilian Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith described Sejdiu as " a key leader at an historic time . "
Business roundup : Kosovo to join IMF , World Bank next year
BiH will be able to sell fish in EU countries this spring . [ Getty Images ]
NATO works by consensus , " NATO General @-@ Secretary Jaap de Hoop Scheffer explained .
I feel ashamed to see the wall and the barricades put up by criminals .
Recent opinion polls show the conservatives trailing about six percentage points behind the Socialists , who won the European Parliamentary elections in June with a 4.4 % lead over the ND .
" Police are on alert with a sufficient number of officers in order to react and prevent any possible unrest and violence , " the AFP quoted the RS interior ministry head of criminal police administration Gojko Vasic as saying on Friday .
" We are have a strategy on digitalisation , in which other stakeholders are involved , but in the absence of the Council 's final approval , there is a potential risk of having it contested at the last minute , " Krasniqi said , adding that her organisation 's credibility in the eyes of the public is taking a hit as well .
" The Southern Corridor initiative is a key priority project . "
More than one fifth of women , however , will suffer physical assault -- including being beaten , strangled , kicked , attacked with a knife or gun , or raped .
Apathy is so high that the young are often ignorant of politicians and their positions .
Spahiu was among the first -- back in February -- to sound the alarm about changes of nationality , saying such a phenomenon should be prevented .
" Kosovo has a constitution .
The issue of the rights of the Bulgarian Thracian refugees was also mentioned in a resolution of the European Parliament ( EP ) on May 21st , 2008 .
" In addition , 12 locations were searched all over Kosovo , including private houses , business premises and public offices , " it said .
" Incidents of witness intimidation are recorded regularly , " Guldiman said .
" We tried to find jobs here , but things in Tirana had changed so much that we felt like foreigners .
Tiriac is the richest Romanian with an estimated fortune of around 2 billion euros .
The 63rd session of the UN General Assembly opened last week . [ UN ]
It will be the first Albanian @-@ Serbian joint cinematic production .
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Russia , he said , " is dealing with its own problems ; hence one should not expect it -- despite its desire -- to invest in Serbia more than it has been doing so far , " he told SETimes .
Accused of masterminding the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of up to 8,000 Bosniak men and boys , he has been indicted for genocide and war cimes by the ICTY .
UNDP urges Macedonia to implement swift reform for accelerated growth
A fundamental aspect of a European orientation is to approach such difficulties with a constructive and co @-@ operative spirit , being open to dialogue and to finding an agreed way forward , he advised .
By contrast , Serb organisations in northern Kosovo say a boycott is the only solution .
Macedonia 's main opposition party , the Social Democratic Union ( SDSM ) , held its 8th Party Congress last week .
The two leaders are scheduled to sign the pact on April 8th in Prague .
It 's dangerous .
The text that lawmakers approved described Inzko 's ruling as unconstitutional and anti @-@ Dayton .
Turkey 's gross national product ( GNP ) -- the total wealth earned or brought into existence in a particular year by a country -- rose by 6 % in 2006 , to stand at almost $ 400 billion .
The festival , organised by the Belgrade @-@ based Youth Initiative for Human Rights , aims to encourage communication and help build new relationships between young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and Serbia .
Stefanova , former world champion , will bring home two medals after earlier winning the bronze in the blitz tournament .
" I don 't expect any dramatic events in Kosovo prior to the elections , and it will be good for the Kosovo issue that Serbia gets legitimate representatives at all levels of authority now , " he said .
The Union gave final approval for the launch of the operation a day before Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on February 17th .
The seven parties that did comply with the rules were The New Social Democratic Party , the DUI @-@ PDP coalition , the League for Democracy , National Democratic Party , the Serb Radical Party , the DRUM and the United Macedonians coalition .
" Organised crime must not serve as an excuse for certain political problems and for not solving them , " Veljovic said , reiterating that organised crime does not recognise borders and therefore require comprehensive co @-@ operation in the Balkans .
Under the MCV , established for both Romania and Bulgaria , the European Commission issues twice @-@ yearly reports that assess progress made by the newest member states in the field of justice .
The deal was hammered out over the summer during EU @-@ mediated negotiations held in Brussels .
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She estimated that the Brussels conditions are more than a road map to obtain a date for negotiations .
They noted some progress was achieved but refused to reveal any details .
Nikolic won 47.7 % .
The new economy minister will be Nasip Naco , while Vanghel Tavo will serve as deputy speaker of parliament .
" Those relations are now completely frozen and will be a bigger priority for the US and the EU than the problems in Bosnia and Herzegovina , " Simic told SETimes .
Macedonia lodged its suit against Greece at the International Court of Justice in The Hague . [ UN ]
Some economists argue that if Croatia cannot solve the budget deficit , it would be better off seeking help rather than risk a growing deficit and a deepening crisis .
However , there was no room in these plans for the Yugo , which once aimed to conquer global consumer markets but received ridicule instead .
The man was suspected to have been serving as the PKK 's " area manager " in the greater Stuttgart region since June 2006 .
" The PKK is a terrorist organisation .
Serbs parallel structures occupy court in northern Kosovo
A leading Swiss @-@ based business school released its annual yearbook Wednesday on world competitiveness , covering dozens of industrialised and emerging economies .
The exhibition at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art closes on June 24th .
According to the Romanian Agency for Foreign Investments , the French carmaker Renault was Romania 's number @-@ one foreign investor in 2007 , at over 670m euros .
The Italian utility Enel expanded its activities in Greece 's renewable energy sector .
Hundreds of Kosovo Serbs turned out to oppose a new customs rule . [ Ilija Djordjevic ]
Romania won 't draw IMF 's last tranche , will sign new deal
Asked whether the Serbian Army will protect Serbians , Sutanovac said that Serbia 's stand is to fight for Kosovo by peaceful and diplomatic means .
It is considered one of the most important theatrical events in Southeast Europe .
Accusations of electoral fraud sparked calls for a revote in Skenderaj / Srbica , Drenas / Glogovac and Decan / Decane .
" As far as cancer in children is concerned , more than 70 % of patients can be cured .
The IMF mission visit in November confirmed the [ Kosovo ] financial stability in a statement , confirming positive macroeconomic trends and policies .
A tornado moves across a blackened Nicosia sky in a sudden storm on September 18th . [ Getty Images ]
BiH clears key hurdle on EU accession path
Peacekeeping missions worldwide will involve up to 265 soldiers and 11 police officers .
Dodik , SNSD clear winners in Republika Srpska
The IAS hosts a meeting to " strengthen the co @-@ operation among Albanian scholars living all over the world . "
A Macedonian transportation company in Skopje hauls products to Kosovo . [ Misko Taleski / SETimes ]
Milososki said the government is prepared to give it 's all and demonstrate results needed to convince all Alliance members .
Concerned over the impact of Dick Marty 's report , Pristina is lobbying to keep the momentum alive
More than 1,500 deaths were reported in clashes between protesters and authorities in December 1989 , which precipitated the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu 's totalitarian regime .
Kosovo government pledges accountability for donations
The two neighbours have agreed to solve the issue through international arbitration .
" The government is responsible for working to ensure a development perspective and a better future for these young people who give a great joy to us , " says Prime Minister Agim Ceku in a statement appended to the UNDP report .
Also this week : Albanian boxer Kreshnik Qato won the EEEU super middleweight title , defeating Russia 's Alexander Zaitsev .
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Civil servants will have to work on their professional skills , their education and specialised knowledge in exchange for financial incentives .
" I don 't have any ambition to be in politics , as I don 't think I could change anything in my country , " said Zvonimir Duić , 27 .
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Also this week : Turkish cartoonist Ahmet Aykanat received first prize in the UN Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon competition .
Both the platform and the defence lawyers have been arguing that the case has not progressed well in the last four years , as those behind Samast are being protected by the state .
A crime in the name of religion is a crime against religion , " the IC said in a statement .
Co @-@ operation with the Pact was always compatible with the country 's EU integration processes , he added .
Serbia currently has a population of 7.3 million people .
Opposition Socialist Party chief Edi Rama leads a protest in Tirana . [ Getty Images ]
Many Albanians insist they constitute 30 % or more of Macedonia 's population .
Prosecutors , who requested a prison sentence of four @-@ and @-@ a @-@ half years , said on Wednesday they would challenge the verdict at a higher @-@ instance court , claiming judges had failed to carefully examine the evidence .
SETimes correspondent Paul Ciocoiu in Bucharest contributed to the article .
Bulgaria was among the 14 countries participating in the first modern Olympiad in Athens in 1896 and has won a total of 207 medals in summer games .
By Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 04 / 11 / 11
The move came after last month 's EU decision to lift visa requirements for Serbian citizens travelling to the bloc .
Croatia 's president paid a two @-@ day visit to Tirana .
The LDK came in second and the PDK was third .
The July 22nd opinion found that the declaration had not breached international law .
" Sarajevo musicians have always been the best in the former Yugoslavia !
In response , Romanians have avoided traveling abroad , choosing instead to vacation at local mountain resorts and the seaside .
The report is particularly positive about Macedonia making additional progress in establishing a functioning market economy by reducing trade barriers and improving the courts ' capacity and efficiency in economic @-@ related cases .
" In the context , EU membership is not a priority [ in itself ] , but a mechanism to create and increase wealth , " Jovetic said .
US National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley stressed that continuing reforms on the road to EU accession with strengthen Turkey 's stability and diplomacy .
According to the AP , Olympic has " accumulated losses of around 2.7 billion euros . "
Muharrem Ince , the main opposition CHP 's parliamentary group deputy chairman , says his party is ready to support the government 's initiatives in the anti @-@ terrorism fight .
" He is very in touch with the common person ; every time he visits the lake he stops by to talk to the fishermen , many of whom he 's known since childhood , " added Kyroussis .
Stressing that " the prospect of accession to the EU is a powerful incentive for the necessary reforms in Kosovo , " members of the EP ( MEPs ) called also " for practical steps to make this prospect more tangible to citizens by implementing human rights and enhancing the rule of law . "
Shortly after the new cabinet was formed , two fugitives sought by UN prosecutors were arrested and extradited to The Hague .
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Regardless of the communication medium , the solution to the problems the Romanian media are facing is the enhancement of professionalism in journalism .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 27 / 03 / 12
A draft memorandum calls for giving the KSF some police duties .
It said on Wednesday that its net tax profit for the second quarter of this year fell 93 % from that for the same period in 2010 as it wrote down about 25 % of the value of Greek government bonds in its portfolio , which amounted to 760m euros .
" A political decision had to be taken by the end of this month , because the later , the worse .
The plan is focused on modernisation of the existing system and on construction of modern infrastructure .
Greek Culture Minister Mihalis Liapis held a press conference in Beijing on Monday ( February 25th ) to introduce the new Acropolis museum and the theatre performance " The Birds . "
Referring to the 1,800 @-@ strong justice and police mission the EU plans to deploy to Kosovo , Jansa noted that such a European mission would not be sent to a " totally independent country , [ a ] sovereign country . "
Addressing the War Academy on Tuesday , General Ilker Basbug said problems such as unemployment and lack of opportunity made young Kurds susceptible to the PKK 's lure , and that fighting terrorism required a " comprehensive strategy " and possible legal changes .
According to the Bank of Albania , the tourism industry attracted in 170m euros in revenue in 2007 , making it a major engine of national economic growth .
Adlesic is the highest @-@ ranking Croatian official to visit her country 's troops in the International Security Assistance Force ( ISAF ) mission in Afghanistan .
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Known as the informal leader of the recently formed Lider party , he supported the creation of a new political alliance , Napred ( Forward ) , with two other small parties last month .
The Macedonian government announced an international tender for the construction and operation of 60 small hydropower plants to be built near the rivers Vardar , Strumica and Crn Drim .
If no further progress is made before the next reports in July , the EC could recommend invoking this clause for one or for both countries .
Four Bulgarian and two Macedonian singers hope to make it to the grand final in Bulgaria 's television reality show , " Music Idol , " in early June .
Germany hopes that it will be able to formally present a roadmap for navigating the constitutional stalemate during the traditional EU summit in June .
In terms of the international perspective , international recognition of Kosovo is continuing , regardless of the obstructions from the Belgrade , which are bound to fail .
The prize was awarded to Pamuk because he " belittled " Turkish values and for his " recognition of the ( Armenian ) genocide , " Kerincsiz said .
In this case , the " 60 Minutes " crew sought to investigate the alleged molestation of young girls by a local imam -- who faced similar accusations from parents in Travnik two years ago .
Today 's Serbia has inherited this approach .
By Dimitar Bocevski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 24 / 03 / 08
Bosnia and Herzegovina is marking the 10th anniversary of the peace deal that ended more than three years of bloodshed and split the country into a system of separate but equal entities . [ Getty Images ]
One is the country 's local and presidential vote , scheduled for March 22nd .
By Brian Salmi for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 17 / 08 / 09
The survey appeared to give credence to the frequently espoused view that Turkey , a longtime NATO member , is drifting away from the West .
Geography , political instability , and limited economic opportunities are proving to be obstacles .
In Albanian hospitals you can come in healthy and come out of a hospital sick , " Ismaili told SETimes .
Turkey , traditionally " a dark horse , " placed third in the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan and reached the quarterfinals in Euro 2000 .
In case of a tie , a play @-@ off match will be held .
" This project brings the total EBRD portfolio to 90m euros for this sector in Albania , " Yildiran said .
Ljubic , presenting the 2007 Agriculture Sector report for BiH in Sarajevo last month , noted that , at this point , rural development is not among the three core priorities in BiH .
Bektasevic and Cesur assaulted police who came to arrest them , a circumstance that was also taken into account when reaching the verdict .
Efforts are to under way to change that , elsewhere in the region .
Serbia 's academy is the first in the Balkans to sign such an agreement with the French institution .
According to local media , the vote will be monitored by at least two international missions - the European Network of Election Monitoring Organisations and a mission of observers co @-@ ordinated at a diplomatic level .
" HDZ is still the strongest party .
The Greek island of Rhodes hosted the 5th annual Dialogue Between Civilisations from Wednesday ( October 10th ) to Sunday .
The 35th Istanbul International Music Festival kicked off on Saturday ( June 2nd ) at the Hagia Eirene Museum .
Ion Popescu Gopo -- a director who won the Cannes Film Festival Golden Palm for the 1957 animated film " Short History " -- founded the Gopo Awards in 2007 .
He adds , however , that the call for early elections has no real basis .
The government was also criticised for its draft bill on the public prosecutor , for failing to complete the Judiciary Council , and for poor co @-@ operation with President Branko Crvenkovski .
Enthusiasts of all ages come to the swap -- the youngest are driven in baby carts by their parents , the oldest ones have already passed 70 .
" Turkey 's role and support is increasing in Europe .
Albanian writer Ismail Kadare . [ Reuters ]
The contract , signed last year , gives Limak the right to manage the only commercial airport in Kosovo for the next 20 years .
While the atrocities of the 1990s introduced the term " ethnic cleansing " to the world 's vocabulary , this was not the first time that expulsions and exterminations altered the country 's demographics .
LDK Deputy Chairman Lutfi Haziri admitted that the election results are not encouraging for his party , but said that they would accept the results and will congratulate the winners .
Analysts question , however , whether Zawahiri will be able to hold together the loosely based global al @-@ Qaeda network in the face of internal rifts and competition from increasingly prominent franchises in Yemen and North Africa .
Selimi : Romania is one of the five EU non @-@ recognisers .
In March , the Fund said a budget with a surplus of 2.5 % of the GDP will " curb demand and put Serbia on a sustainable path . "
While the level of rancor has not diminished , there are signals that the dispute may be entering its final stages .
This year 's programme includes performances by theatre , music and dance groups .
We have reached a consensus in principle to present for arbitration our disputes over the land as well as sea borders at the court , " Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa said following talks with his Croatian counterpart , Ivo Sanader .
With 9.4 points , New Zealand scored highest in this year 's CPI , followed by Denmark at 9.3 and Singapore and Sweden , which were given a 9.2 each .
Experts , however , warned that there was no room for complacency and urged the authorities to consider measures to mitigate the potential negative effect of the global downturn .
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The relationship between Kosovo and Albania already has clear objectives : first , to co @-@ operate in increasing the number of recognitions ; secondly , to facilitate Kosovo 's engagement as soon as possible in regional initiatives and Euro @-@ Atlantic co @-@ operation ; and thirdly , to realize full economic integration with Albania and other countries in the region .
Despite good tourism numbers , unemployment is high and productivity is in a slump .
The Liberal Democrats -- vehemently criticising Gruevski while continuing their challenges to Crvenkovski -- did not join The Front .
" We are reducing the supply of electricity to the region to ensure home consumption and this will inevitably create problems for the countries in the region , " the minister said on November 1st .
A former lawmaker , he cited the ITB and the IGB as the most significant of the four for achieving a true diversification of gas supplies .
Parliament passed a binding motion this week that makes clear Kosovo will ban imports from Serbia , if Serbia bans imports from Kosovo .
Mindful of the financial hardship to many Albanians , the government plans to reimburse 65 % to 70 % of the IDs ' cost to low @-@ income families , 50 % to elderly pensioners and 30 % to public employees .
In 1994 , Bulgaria managed to oust two @-@ time world champion Argentina and three @-@ time champion Germany .
Slovenia vowed full assistance to Macedonia 's " accelerated preparations " for entry in the Alliance , and will work to improve communication with the Macedonian public and institutions , raising public awareness of the benefits and obligations of NATO membership .
Meanwhile , the Dutch parliament 's Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday gave its nod to visa liberalisation , thus eliminating a potentially serious obstacle to Serbia .
Macedonia 's first pluralist parliament adopted a Declaration of Independence in January 1991 .
The group , which advocates an independent Kurdistan that would include parts of Turkey , has been waging an armed struggle since 1984 , claiming more than 37,000 lives in the process .
It will have to be repaid in eight years at an annual interest rate of 1 % .
The 440 @-@ page report ranks 177 countries according to their levels of human development . [ UNDP ]
Mladic faces charges of war crimes committed during the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) and charges of genocide over the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of up to 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys and the 43 @-@ month siege of Sarajevo .
Two lanes of the highway have been closed for the project , and will remain out of commission for at least a year .
It is " wrong to rely on the EU and think that the recovery of the Croatian economy will depend on the EU , " writes Institute for Public Finance head Katerina Ott on her website .
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However , the arrest of 83 people associated with Greece 's Super League on charges of match @-@ fixing and money laundering , coupled with unceasing violence at games , has led to a drop in attendance and premium television subscriptions .
The Institute of Monuments of Culture will cover the estimated cost of 124,000 euros .
The total savings of the population increased by 350m euros or 17 % .
Roughly 300 minivans and 100 buses will shuttle attendees to and from the summit and almost 500 cars will be used for the official motorcades , 70 of which will be armored .
We receive feedback in Albanian on our website , " Nicic said .
The incident occurred near the villages of Radusa and Rasce , about 20km north of Skopje , when police tried to stop a white Mercedes Sprinter van suspected of carrying illegal weapons .
About 12,000 Syrians have fled to refugee camps in the province of Hatay since the beginning of June , after a government crackdown in the country .
The event , which was co @-@ hosted by USAID , attracted over 100 participants from Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia and Serbia , providing them with an opportunity to explore new financial opportunities and ways to expand business networks in the region .
The high rate of inflation in Greece has increased the prices of clothing and shoes by 2.9 % in the country in July -- the highest level among all 16 members of the euro @-@ zone , Kathimerini reported on Wednesday ( August 19th ) .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 25 / 01 / 08
On Monday ( March 28th ) , the court ruled unanimously that his election was unconstitutional .
I was surprised when the consular official said to me : " Sir , as a holder of an Albanian passport , you can enter the Czech Republic without a visa , as you already have a visa for Latvia .
At 4.5 % , Cyprus 's main refinancing rate is now 1 % higher than that of the ECB .
Bosnian Serb politicians immediately rejected the proposed steps as unconstitutional and in violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH .
It ranked 24th out of the 46 countries , though it was among the last to have started implementing the declaration .
Qerimaj took a silver medal in weightlifting at the World Championships for juveniles .
Analysts estimate that the likely percentage will be between 10 % and 12 % .
Vernesa Hajradini has woven traditional garb for 35 years .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel ( left ) and his Macedonian counterpart , Antonio Milososki , hold a press conference in Skopje on Friday ( February 1st ) . [ Getty Images ]
The Democratic Party has already nominated Bamir Topi to run for the post .
The value of this greenfield investment is estimated at 20m euros .
The move , issued on July 10th , gives a green light to begin an investigation into the issue of human organs trafficking allegedly committed during the armed conflicts on the territory of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1999 , including Kosovo .
A staff member of the Libyan embassy tears a portrait of Muammar Gaddafi in Sofia on Monday ( July 25th ) . [ Reuters ]
So we do see clearly our European responsibility and we 're shouldering that responsibility together with the IMF . "
The original trial against the eight the Split County Court ended in November 2002 with their acquittal .
" Some even take the required exams in advance and then , once they finish school , they move to Europe right away . "
Out of them , 51 are in the phase of the preliminary investigations and 25 are officially under investigation , " Blerim Krasniqi , a spokesperson for the mission , told SETimes , adding that EULEX judges have issued 20 verdicts so far .
The Bulgarian parliament adopted a resolution condemning the assimilation policy conducted by the country 's communist regime against ethnic Turks back in the 1980s .
The EC proposals are expected to allow for the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls within the passport @-@ free area .
Party mayors , however , have decided not to cut relations with the government for the time being .
Ethno town Krushevo promotes Macedonia 's cultural @-@ historical heritage and alternative tourism .
Erdogan met with Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani and opened a new Turkish @-@ built airport .
The adoption process in Romania will take less time after the new law enters into force in the spring . [ Reuters ]
Historian Mile Bjelajac , who has been examining war documents in Bosnia and Croatia for years and has examined earlier diaries written by Mladic , agrees that the new find is strongly incriminating .
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The plant will employ 50 people .
The visit was not an official one , Turkish officials said .
Discussions with Belgrade could yield agreements on free movement and trade , says delegation head Edita Tahiri .
The festival was conceived as a Yugoslav theatre review event .
Between January and August , FDI in Romania amounted to 1.955 billion euros , down from 3.054 billion euros in the same period in 2009 .
The subsequent truce proved short @-@ lived .
In a letter to the tribunal judges , Karadzic took a defiant tone .
Kosovo , Montenegro and Macedonia are working to resolve political issues and increase regional economic integration .
A month after party leader Jadranka Kosor was replaced as prime minister by Zoran Milanovic of the Social Democratic Party , five candidates have emerged to challenge Kosor for HDZ party leadership .
It wants a single force established , with all budgetary and legislative matters handled at the state level .
" I express my deepest and sincerest condolences to the families of the victims .
Greek Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas visited Bucharest and Sofia on Thursday ( April 19th ) to discuss trade and energy projects and the strengthening of bilateral economic co @-@ operation .
He was a member of the American Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Sciences and Arts .
Some 30 % of the cost of building the museum and transporting the artefacts -- totaling an estimated 129m euros -- is being provided by the EU .
Some of them underwent interrogations last week for putting up posters advertising the rally .
" As soon as it happened we opened our operational centre to connect the investigation with an international platform of counter terrorism analysts , " Brussels @-@ based Euobserver quoted him as saying .
To prevent KFOR troop from dismantling the barricades , " parallel structures " have organised round the clock shifts of people to stay in the barricades .
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" A festival with so many children from around the world is the pride of Sibenik and the whole country , " Josipovic said .
Although Belgrade would be allowed to provide transparent funding to the Serb community in Kosovo , its demands for some form of continued sovereignty have gone unheeded .
Hasan , their eldest son , was at Sarajevo University , pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering .
He said he will not use his immunity as a member of parliament if the corruption charges turn into a full @-@ fledged criminal investigation .
" AKP has to prove its sincerity , " Faruk Logoglu , adviser to the CHP chairman , told SETimes , adding the CHP respects the democratic outcome of the election .
" Previously , [ when ] I travelled with Malev to Pristina , it was a direct flight and not so expensive , but now there will not be any link from Budapest to Pristina , and I need to take other routes with stops , which will cost more , " Krasniqi said .
Huljic has written four of the songs that Croatians have performed at Eurovision , including " Marija Magdalena , " which Doris Dragovic sang at the 1999 Eurovision .
When the first signs of the economic crisis loomed , Goshev introduced radical anti @-@ inflation measures .
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The decision , he said , puts questions on the table that will need to be cleared up in further talks between the coalition partners .
Investigators are looking at whether the forged dollars could be used in the market to manipulate and buy goods in massive amounts .
We never know when we may need such help , " donor Enver Karic told SETimes .
Their joint declaration also states that the countries of the region should co @-@ operate closely during the global energy and economic crisis .
Last week , Klaus signed the protocol for Albania 's accession to NATO .
The number of participants makes it reputedly the biggest marathon in the Balkans and most participatory sporting event in Serbia .
With Ljubljana already putting up obstacles to Croatia 's EU accession , some rightist parties in Slovenia are sponsoring a referendum initiative that could complicate Croatia 's entry into NATO as well .
At the same time , however , Russian troops continued to build trenches in a nearby location and reportedly captured 21 Georgian soldiers in the Black Sea port city of Poti , which remained under Russian control .
The liberal movement is interested in individual rights and more in line with Western feminist movements . "
Standing before the Asty Cinema in downtown Athens -- one of 48 businesses burned during protests -- Kostas Kalyviotis , 30 , said he condoned the February 12th arson spree perpetuated by anarchists as more than 100,000 Greeks took to the streets against more pay cuts .
Six and a half years after beginning the talks , Croatia is now set to be the 28th member of the EU .
During his visit to Greece , Ban met with Prime Minister George Papandreou and the leader of the opposition New Democracy party , Costas Karamanlis .
Market speculation must be reined in if a future world economic crisis is to be avoided , Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said during a meeting with the US secretary of state .
The figures in the UNDP report have alarmed Kosovo 's political leadership , which sees mass numbers of Kosovars wanting to leave at the very time when the province 's future is being decided .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 01 / 05 / 09
" Belgrade has no real interest in aiming for some sort of ' formal ' partition of Kosovo , because the parts of Kosovo populated by Serbs are already part of the Serbian system ; through ' formal ' partition , Belgrade would only recognise the independence of the rest of Kosovo , " Mitic told SETimes .
The political crisis is far from over .
ATHENS , Greece -- Prime Minister George Papandreou failed to convince the leaders of the opposition Friday ( May 27th ) to support his government 's austerity measures necessary to help the country overcome its financial crisis .
However , they worked hard and managed to save money and buy an apartment .
It was very clear .
Other measures of the " Decalogue plan " include tax exemptions for reinvested profit , the capitalisation of CEC Bank and Exim Bank , measures meant to sustain small and medium @-@ sized enterprises ( SMEs ) , promotion of exports and the inclusion of state institutions and agencies ' revenue in the budget .
As Serbia voted in Sunday 's parliamentary elections , the polls were open in Kosovo too .
Speaking at an Ankara press conference Monday ( November 12th ) with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul , Israeli President Shimon Peres said he believes his country will be able to reach peace with the Palestinians , but added that peace takes time .
As the country looks towards EU accession in 18 months , it is clinging to a credit rating just one level above speculative .
Ivanov strives to bridge the gap between Macedonia 's ethnic communities . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina -- British Foreign Secretary David Miliband urged BiH 's political leaders Friday ( November 6th ) to follow through with institutional reform proposed by the United States and the EU , saying it is of key importance to the country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic future .
But we do not know the date , " he added .
" My sister and I hold candles as my dad puts the wood in the fire .
" This is an issue of political maturity [ of the parliament ] and I hope this resolution will be adopted .
Dusan Mrdja , 33 , from the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia received on Wednesday ( December 23rd ) the Zoran Djindjic award for his research on nuclear structure , nuclear spectroscopy and radioecology .
Salih Kapusuz , deputy leader of Erdogan 's AKP , says everything has run according to procedure , while highlighting the resignations have not affected the order and functioning of the army .
If you keep representing economic activity with austerity measures ... you make things worse , " Theophanous told SETimes .
Kosovo 's ethnic Albanian majority is impatient for independence . [ Getty Images ]
I am even ready to cut off my arm and send it to the Serbian government . "
Fifty @-@ nine countries scoring 31 to 60 ranked as " partly free , " while 64 with scores between 61 and 100 fell into the " not free " group .
The next instalments , the IMF said , would be made available following quarterly reviews of the government 's economic performance .
The ministry plans to meet the demands of the health centers , redistribute the assigned personnel and co @-@ ordinate the flow of patients among public and private hospitals .
Some NATO members argue that such protection should be provided to all members .
Portugal assumes the presidency on July 1st .
" When the country entered the crisis , people became more aware of poetry and literature and want to hear what poets have to say , " Siotis told SETimes .
" If a caretaker administration cannot be formed within eight days , then new elections will have to be held within 45 days , " The Economist wrote .
Finland investigates armoured vehicles deal with Croatia
Kosovo Chamber of Commerce Secretary @-@ General Berat Rukiqi told SETimes that Kosovo can benefit economically from Greece 's geographical position .
Late Friday ( June 6th ) , Thaci 's bodyguards discovered a man on the balcony of the house , trying to force entry .
The government of Montenegro is devastating this country -- if we don 't stand in their way , we have no future in this country , " Jovovic said .
" This report attests [ to ] the impact of efforts to reduce software piracy in Romania , " Romanian news agency Mediafax quoted BSA 's local representative , Magda Popescu , as saying Tuesday .
" On Christmas Day , the father of the family visits his brothers and they visit him .
Raguz said there are too many layers of governing bureaucracy .
However , retired Army General Bozidar Delic , now a representative of the opposition Serbian Progressive Party , said that by joining , Serbia could lose support from Russia , a key ally .
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The company already has developed 54 IT security solutions , which are used in 180 countries worldwide .
The participants in the Sofia meeting agreed that the EU should get more involved in the efforts to improve the quality of life for Roma .
During the strike , the issuing of ID cards , passports and other documents is conducted only in cases of emergency , and border crossings are functioning with reduced manpower .
" The incident was not something between Turkey and Israel , but rather was a matter for the world , " Erdogan said .
The economic downturn in Croatia deepened in the first quarter of 2011 , data released by the State Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday ( June 20th ) .
" I 'm very glad about the co @-@ operation between the state of Maine and the state of Montenegro .
Construction of the Bucharest ring @-@ road is supported by EU funds . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
US President Barack Obama and Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev signed a new version of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ( START ) at Prague Castle , the Czech president 's residence .
Argentina , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Bolivia , China , Spain , Cyprus and Brazil are among those agreeing with Serbia , while Albania , Austria , Bahrain , Bulgaria , Burundi , Denmark , Finland , Germany , the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia have spoken up in defence of Kosovo 's independence .
Internet users in Turkey who tried to enter the website found a message stating that the page was blocked following a ruling by the court in Diyarbakir .
After years of squabbling , a deal by the leaders of the three leading political parties restored hope .
The average internet connection speed in Romania is 7.2 MBps , or 28 % faster than in 2008 .
" These statements and relevant information that have been in the media are important to us and there needs to be a thorough investigation .
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The unprecedented closure of most of Europe 's airspace a day after last week 's eruption of Iceland 's Eyjafjallajokull volcano caused travel chaos that left an estimated seven million passengers stranded around the world .
A series of important economic agreements are to be signed , including a contract to set up a company to build the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline .
" It is obvious that the Council has done something wrong and we are all now paying the consequences .
The EU welcomed the referendum results . [ Alexander Christie @-@ Miller / SETimes ]
An annual service tax will replace these fees , a move that will reduce the fiscal burden on consumers .
" But I think the actual visa regime causes much trouble for the ordinary citizens , because criminals that we want to prevent from traveling will always find [ one ] way or another to escape from the rules . "
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" Nobody has been held accountable for the destruction of Dubrovnik , the Konavle robbery , deportation of Bosniaks , crimes in Bukovica , Pljevlja , Kalduderski laz , the political persecution of SDA leaders , or helping to hide ICTY fugitives Karadzic and Mladic , " said Medojevic .
Kosovo has repeatedly tried to organise meetings between the two countries ' senior officials but without success .
He and his British counterpart , David Miliband , will discuss bilateral relations and Turkey 's EU bid , as well as regional and international issues .
This case highlights the country 's continuing problem with corruption , not only in the judiciary and economy , but also in the medical field .
The document , drafted by Austrian MEP Hannes Swoboda , the assembly 's rapporteur for Croatia , was approved in a 62 @-@ 2 vote , with three abstentions .
Dressed in civilian clothes , they blocked the street outside the Serbian government headquarters , demanding a raise and better working conditions .
Numbering about 12 million , Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Europe .
The details of Tuesday 's agreement on single sovereignty were not immediately clear .
Many also come in search of cheaper petrol , or for recreation and entertainment .
At least 17 of those killed in the earthquake were from Okcular , the largest of the six villages and the hardest hit , with up to 30 of its houses knocked down , according to the BBC .
Because of that , we should think about preventive measures in [ the financial sector ] too , " said Uzunov .
There is still much to be done in raising the awareness for the respect of human rights among the decision makers .
The Authority for State Assets Recovery ( AVAS ) , Romania 's privatisation agency , said the government 's answers to the EC 's queries were drafted by all state institutions involved in the privatisation of the Romanian car manufacturer .
Albanian Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto . [ Albert Myftaraj / SETimes ]
Enthusiasts snapped up 250,000 tickets to different events , and 2.5 billion viewers around the world watched on TV .
Prosecutors say they experience pressures or outright threats as they deal with the hundreds of thousands of unsettled cases and often poorly co @-@ ordinated actions against organised crime .
Switzerland remained the world 's most competitive economy for a second year in a row , the WEF said .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's population has not been counted since 1991 . [ Haris Memija / SETimes ]
The situation in Kosovo 's Serb @-@ dominated north remained tense but generally calm following the flare @-@ up of violence on July 25th when a Kosovo police officer was killed in a shootout with local Serbs .
Oil fields in eastern Anatolia are to reopen due to high prices in the world market .
" The agreement between Greece and Finland , which is small by itself , assumes much greater significance .
Instead of politicising the State Department report , it 's more important to find ways and determine procedures within the existing institutions for a successful fight against terrorism , " he said .
He added that Belgrade is co @-@ operating fully with the UN war crimes tribunal , a precondition for progress towards EU integration .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 21 / 11 / 2011
Now they are hesitant and fearful , " said Anthoula , a housewife .
Such programmes , says Savic , " should help change the current gun culture in the region , encourage the voluntary return of illegal weapons and stifle the desire to acquire them in the future . "
The catalyst this time was the announcement of the new name for Skopje airport -- Aleksandar Makedonski ( Alexander the Macedonian ) .
Belgrade and Brussels are in talks about granting so @-@ called Schengen visas to certain categories of citizens -- students , businessmen , scientists and academics .
It argues that 63 % of citizens said during a 2003 census that they speak Serbian , while only 26 % said they speak Montenegrin .
It also provides a tantalising glimpse of the future for a country still far from European healthcare norms .
20 years later : how the Berlin Wall collapse influenced Kosovo
Tadic has rejected all calls for early elections .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 27 / 07 / 11
Protest organisers , however , rejected the ministry 's offer .
Violent demonstrations in Tirana on January 21st did short @-@ term damage to Albania 's image , Harxhi tells SETimes . [ Reuters ]
The Socialist Party @-@ led opposition , caught in the deepening political impasse with the government after the latest election @-@ related dispute , charges privatisation abuse .
A Portuguese member of an EU peacekeeping mission in BiH stands guard as troops search the homes of Ratko Mladic 's relatives near Sarajevo on Tuesday ( February 10th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ( right ) and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran . [ AFP ]
The EC is expected to have a hard time pushing the proposal through the EP , which forced it earlier to renegotiate similar information sharing arrangements with the United States .
Albania to renovate port of Durres
Signing the accord were Albanian Interior Minister Bujar Nishani and Danish Ambassador to Tirana Niels Severin Munk .
But this ... nobody expected this .
" The EP gave strong support , 538 deputies voted in favour , so I think that BiH is ready.The fact that now some would open new dilemmas would only mean a political intensification of the situation , " EP Rapporteur for Visa Regime Liberalisation Tanya Fajon said .
Retail chains in Hungary are cheaper than in Serbia and I 'll keep going to Hungary until the cheap supermarkets arrive in Serbia , or until domestic merchants lower the prices , " Vesna Vlajic , a retired bank accountant , told SETimes .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic . [ Getty Images ]
In November 2010 , the Defence Ministry unveiled the results of a poll conducted by the European Fund for the Balkans and the Gallup agency .
But for the seven who were not and were sent to jail in Tripoli instead , the detention was the start of a protracted nightmare .
More than 50 people , mostly officials at state pension funds , banks and brokerages , may face charges of fraud , money @-@ laundering and tax evasion .
EU leaders announced on Thursday a new plan to contain the debt crisis in the euro area , after private banks and investors agreed to write off 50 % of Greek debt from their books .
It means the idea for Greater Albania has not died down .
Barrot , who replaced Franco Frattini as the EU 's top official in charge of justice and home affairs issues earlier this month , would not speculate as to how long the negotiations process could take .
By the time of his arrest in Montenegro in August 2005 on a warrant issued by the BiH Prosecutor 's Office , he was believed to be one of the richest Bosnian Serb businessmen .
In a recent development last week , the finance ministry announced it had proceeded with modifications to the levy excluding certain social groups from paying , including low @-@ income , unemployed and people with special needs .
Vuckovic said the point of the programme is to talk about violence with teachers , students and parents through various workshops , in order to identify and prevent it .
We need to maintain momentum , " Fule said .
The company plans to build three shopping malls around the country , as well as residential and office buildings .
" We have a system and laws that are designed for corruption ... as long as healthcare remains a piggybank for financing political parties , change will never happen , " said Karadinovic .
Many viewed Sunday 's vote as a gauge of party popularity ahead of snap elections , while monitoring organisations say they saw few improvements .
Belgrade will not re @-@ establish a physical presence in Kosovo , " it reads .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 17 / 11 / 11
Macedonian customs authorities have introduced mobile X @-@ rays to examine goods and container transportation vehicles .
Only if they decline to exercise their pre @-@ emptive right to purchase can the property be offered to foreign citizens and enterprises .
While EULEX will be equipped with anti @-@ riot units , the main responsibility for dealing with potential violence and ensuring stability in Kosovo will continue to lie with KFOR .
" I personally feel that it is a moral act towards Kosovo citizens , families Balaj and Xheladini , towards my parents and my family , towards our joint project of Kosovo state @-@ building and stability in the place , to offer my resignation , " Rexhepi told reporters .
Ethnic Serbs watch TV in the village of Srbovac , Kosovo .
Economic hurdles
Apart from the companies who are registered in Bulgaria , there are also those who outsource some of their activities .
" In its current form , the Serbian government lacks the capacity for a drastic change of policy , because it was elected with the message ' Both the EU and Kosovo ' , " Stankovic told SETimes .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica told Belgrade @-@ based B92 on Monday that the main purpose of holding the vote in Kosovo is to " simply legitimise " it as a part of his country , irrespective of what UNMIK wants .
The decoders will allow viewing of ERT 's digital terrestrial programming , with the " Prisma + " channel specifically geared for the disabled .
Independent observers say this means the Russian diplomats , who openly support Serb opposition to Kosovo 's independence , accepted the statements about the territorial integrity of BiH .
By contrast , turnout in a 2001 vote was 64.3 % .
( AFP , AP , Reuters , AKI , BBC , CNN , FT , Sofia News Agency - 24 / 07 / 07 )
The fight between supporters and opponents of a plan to build a museum @-@ church on the site of the Skopje Fortress erupted when the rival groups , including football fans , started hurling stones at each other .
The Broadcasting Council only registered the total airing time for political marketing , she said , but not the specific timing of aired commercials , thus making it impossible to calculate the value of the granted airtime .
We keep saying that to the democrats .
Although adopting such a document was a top priority of the democratic reformers who came to power in 2000 , the process was long delayed .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 17 / 11 / 06
He is obliged to hand in all travel documents issued to him by BiH and Croatia , preventing him from leaving the Federation of BiH .
The crowd 's adoration of Proeski demonstrated how he may have accomplished what has eluded countless statesmen and politicians -- unite the disparate peoples of the former Yugoslavia .
He said he would call for an assessment of its constitutionality .
Also in science and technology news : cardiologists convened in Belgrade , and Turkish high school students won a special prize at a robotics competition .
Romania , Moldova seal border treaty
Boris Pavelic , a Zagreb @-@ based journalist at the daily Novi List , told SETimes that HDZ 's re @-@ election campaign was pointless .
" It should refer them quickly to the UN for Security Council consideration . "
The Ferhadija mosque was destroyed in Banja Luka . [ Reuters file photo / 1993 ]
Lesson hours are 45 minutes long , " Deputy Education Minister Halit Shamata told SETimes .
Complaining of a " crisis of trust , " Kosovo leaders have threatened to declare independence -- a move that could split the EU and undermine its plan to take over supervision of Kosovo from the UN .
The former grand mufti of Macedonia 's Islamic Community , Jakup Selimovski , said that ethnic Macedonians -- though predominantly Orthodox Christian and fiercely loyal to the Macedonian Orthodox Church -- are increasingly becoming familiar with the Islamic faith and its holidays .
Mitrovic told police he suspected his sister @-@ in @-@ law Lola , and her husband , Zlatko Krmpotic , a former footballer with Belgrade 's Red Star club .
Gates also conferred with Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski , Defence Minister Zoran Konjanovski and President Branko Crvenkovski .
US Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns , meanwhile , addressed the US House of Representatives this week , saying the international community must act quickly to ensure supervised independence for Kosovo .
The most important of these was the reduction of social security contributions from businesses , from 29 % to 20 % , and a lowering of taxes on small businesses .
More than 4,000 athletes from six different disability groups , representing nearly 150 countries and regions in the world , will compete in 20 sports , including archery , athletics , cycling , equestrian , rowing , sailing , shooting , swimming , table and wheelchair tennis , volleyball ( sitting ) and wheelchair basketball .
SETimes : Discussions about the MAP are virtually non @-@ existent .
Kadijevic 's latest indictment came about in May 2006 , when the court in Osijek charged him and the ethnic Croatian commander of the Yugoslav Air Force , Zvonimir Jurjevic in the deaths of at least 30 people killed by indiscriminate shelling in eastern Croatia .
With the majority of Kosovo 's population living in villages , it is in rural areas that poverty poses the most serious problem .
After more than a year of negotiations , Turkey and Russia have concluded a deal to build a nuclear power plant on Turkey 's southern coast .
Belgrade believes that a decision by the court in its favour could also lead to the restart of status talks .
On August 2nd 1903 , Macedonians stood up to the mighty Ottoman Empire and took to arms to achieve independence .
Even if the winner is only one vote ahead , he will become president .
Although UN negotiator Matthew Nimetz did not offer any new proposals for the 17 @-@ year dispute , he asked the two sides to maintain a positive atmosphere that would facilitate a solution .
The remaining NATO personnel are now located at the defence ministry .
" They are primarily the gray economy , non @-@ liquid , because the state owes the economy 1.4 billion euros , lack of structural reforms , high taxes and fees , " Knezevic told SETimes .
A new coalition is preparing to assume the reins in parliament . [ File ]
It aims to move Kosovo 's police , justice and customs towards sustainability , accountability , multi @-@ ethnicity , freedom from political interference , and adherence to internationally recognised standards and European best practices .
" Where can I recycle and sort different types of packaging when there is not a single container for that purpose in my neighbourhood ? "
BiH police say the number of illegal weapons charges is increasing , with a criminal charge issued nearly every day .
Science and Technology : Blood drug @-@ testing lab opens in Bucharest
He also insisted that there was no factual or legal basis for the commission 's accusations against him , and that being a member of the insurance company 's managing board did not in itself imply a violation of the law .
We present the three winning entries .
Tasked with establishing and maintaining security in Kosovo , NATO peacekeepers entered the province in June 1999 .
He was selected because " he is a statesman without a war history , has a positive engagement in relations with the countries of former Yugoslavia and has a policy of reconciliation and tolerance , " says Zeljko Kopanja , the newspaper 's founder and director .
We already have consulted the corners about it and their response was positive .
The census counted 135,670 Bosniaks and 15,869 Muslims .
Now the agreements need to be implemented , and we need to see more progress , particularly in the north of Kosovo , " Clinton said on the sidelines of a Middle East quartet meeting .
Stanishev complained the EU had not always given Bulgaria the treatment it accorded to other member states .
" Fighting corruption takes a long time , " he said .
All of those questionnaires asked respondents to declare their religious affiliation .
The resolution was published Monday in the Official Gazette , despite calls from High Representative Valentin Inzko to drop it .
According to Zoran Dragisic , a security professor at the University of Belgrade , suspects " who have been so far hiding behind dual citizenship and other legal loopholes " will now be brought to justice .
Croatian leaders are hailing its overall positive tone .
Speaking at Thursday 's meeting , BiH Ambassador to the UN Ivan Barbalic voiced concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in Libya and called for an end to the violent repression of demonstrators .
Sandzak National Council President Dzemail Suljevic said that the boycott and the democratic Bosniak resistance are legitimate since the census is conducted illigally .
The Serbian government , meanwhile , has earmarked 50m dinars , or around 485,000 euros , in aid .
Officials from the bloc say building the necessary infrastructure to link markets with oil @-@ rich regions will prove essential if global oil demand increases by the expected 41 % in the next 25 years .
Wherever they may be , Croats traditionally return home for the holidays , and are doing so this year despite economic woes .
She said they and hundreds of others also hung banners from their balconies with that message .
Troupes from Kosovo , Albania , Macedonia and Serbia are participating in the week @-@ long event .
Rexhepi has criticised the EC for not delivering a strategy for visa @-@ free status .
This year 's title went to The English Surgeon , which deals with the fragile doctor @-@ patient relationship .
By George Anagnostopoulos for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 27 / 08 / 07
Since its inception , Beer Fest has joined the Guca Trumpet Festival and Exit as one of Serbia 's biggest attractions for tourists from abroad .
Three other fans of the Belgrade club Rad were sentenced to up to three years in prison for taking part in the brawl .
Motorists using the cost @-@ efficient autogas system say the investment pays off after about 20,000km of driving .
Another option proposed by the EC would allow existing vertically integrated companies to retain network ownership -- provided that the assets are actually operated by a completely independent company or body .
Usually guests from Greece and Bulgaria transit to Albania , Kosovo or Montenegro , according to the Association .
This is how it works .
The novel Photo Stoianovic by theatre critic and ethnographer Evgenia Ivanova received the fifth annual Vick Literary Prize for Best Novel in Bulgaria .
Attempting to change the essence of this system will open the way for uncertainty in our political system , " the group said in a statement .
On August 10th , eight A @-@ SMYLE participants in Montenegro prepared to embark on their trip from Podgorica to Frankfurt , and then to various destinations in the United States .
Cyprus , Greece and Turkey are among the countries listed .
Both bailouts came with attached austerity measures that have created a deep recession , 21 % unemployment and caused the economy to shrink 6.9 % in 2011 .
The IMF 's desk chief in Turkey Lorenzo Giorgianni and newly appointed senior resident representative of the fund in Turkey Hossein Samiei met with Turkish Finance Minister Kemal Unakitan and State Minister Mehmet Simsek on Wednesday ( September 12th ) .
Macedonia has become the 50th country in the world to recognise Kosovo .
Communist leader Ramiz Alia , aware of the turning tide , hoped to keep the process under control .
Kosovo 's budget for 2011 was 1,264m euros .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj announced on July 8th that BiH intends to open embassies in six countries , including Albania , during a meeting with Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli .
Kosovo enjoys diplomatic recognition by 45 countries so far , including 20 of the EU 's 27 member nations .
" This is only a temporary solution , " said school principal Mare Saveska .
Pristina must implement broad measures to enhance the welfare of Kosovo Serbs , as well as other non @-@ Albanian communities , through decentralisation of local government , constitutional guarantees and protection of cultural and religious heritage , the document says .
While the leaders of the Bosniak and Croat parties generally support the unification of the country 's divided police forces , the Bosnian Serb politicians insist they can only agree to partial unification .
Macedonian media quoted Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis as saying , " We are expecting the Skopje side [ not to ] place obstacles in various ways and avoid the essence of the negotiations . "
Greece moved ten places up the global scale to take the 96th position in this year 's ranking .
The Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Association 's founders are a group of scholars from the Middle East Technical University ( METU ) and several Turkish universities .
Investment in the EU @-@ backed project , aimed at reducing Europe 's dependence on Russian gas , totals 7.9 billion euros .
Nearly all Serbian political parties have Facebook pages and naturally traffic to those sites heats up during elections .
Romanian media tycoon arrested for helping convict flee
In the wake of the January 21st general elections , Serbia effectively has neither a parliament nor government .
A police spokesman was not available for comment .
In his opinion , Croatia has very few theatre events for children .
" Children believe that drinking will ease them into acceptance by their peers .
" I think they agreed at that meeting to give us a gift for New Yearˈs .
The [ plant ] will have an initial capacity of 500MW with an option of [ adding ] 500MW later .
Since 2007 , though , Ankara 's EU process has almost completely stalled .
Romania 's culture ministry signed a contract with the lender BRD @-@ Group Societe Generale to launch a promotion campaign under the logo " Romania , Land of Choice . "
They failed to explode , he said .
Milan says he is there on behalf of his grandson .
Ademi : Macedonian citizens have different ties with all European states .
Macedonian Customs Administration Director Vanco Kargov said the drugs travelled from Venezuela to the Montenegrin port of Bar , where they were loaded onto a truck with Macedonian license plates , driven by a Macedonian national , Alija Azirovic who drove it into Kosovo .
Croatian athletes expect much from their participation in the 2008 Summer Olympics , which will begin August 8th in Beijing .
Fish tops the menu , of course .
" It is important that there is the right political culture regarding the way political parties , government and opposition relate to each other .
Zagreb demands the punishment of all who committed genocide , the return of all stolen Croatian cultural artefacts and reparations by Serbia .
She participated in a roundtable debate , organised by UNICEF , on the findings of a new report on child poverty in Kosovo .
From imaginary news , we turn to televised reality .
By a vote of 276 to 135 , parliament gave the thumbs up to his team of 15 ministers , many retaining their jobs from the previous cabinet .
Also in business news : Albania expects to earn 100m euros from electricity exports by the end of the year , and JP Morgan downgrades the ratings of seven Greek commercial banks .
He explained how an Ergenekon member , a Turkish general , told him about the organisation for the first time , describing it as " an organisation above the Chief of General Staff , the ruling administrations , bureaucracy ; everybody . "
International , multilateral negotiations are , by definition , complex and time consuming , " he said .
Despite its rich natural resources , Croatia remains one of the world 's top food importers .
" I have a son and a daughter and have seen them three times since September because my husband 's family is prohibiting me from doing so , " the 28 @-@ year @-@ old told SETimes .
Businesses are hard hit .
With pollution from " total particles " called LNPs , Tirana has an average of 323 micro grams per cubic meter of air , slightly more than four times the EU rate .
Photographers ' pleas to reshoot the starting lineup at another spot fell on deaf ears , with the result being completely unusable .
Greek taxpayers stood to lose up to 100m euros in the dubious deal .
Its name is the Special War Department in Turkey , Gladio in Italy and other names at other countries . " This stay @-@ behind organisation changed formation in later stages and included civilians after 1999 , according to Cengiz : " It is a formation of the deep state that tries to both shape public opinion and direct political power through manipulation and provocation . "
He also pointed out that US Steel had been in a similar situation in late 2008 and early 2009 .
Other EU members such as Britain , Italy and some northern European countries strongly support full EU membership for Turkey , stressing its geo @-@ strategic importance as a bridge to the Muslim world .
It is likely , however , that the measures will pass and Greece will receive some IMF and EU support .
About 150,000 young , educated people have emigrated to Western countries since 1991 .
" It should not have started in such conditions .
The minister has been unable to recover damages .
This strike follows a January 15th protest , where police used tear gas to disperse dock workers at the two ports .
According to Information Society Ministry spokesperson Radule Novovic , the authorities will " provide 300 Montenegrin seniors with free introductory internet courses " starting in September .
In BiH there is no action which exposes the top of the chain of organized crime and corruption , the leaders of the pyramid under whose auspices these things happen , " Blagovchanin told SETimes .
Business : Macedonia welcomes third mobile operator
It is a crass violation of professional ethics , " Chamber of Deputies Vice @-@ President Victor Socaciu told Realitatea TV .
Parivodic said the plan allows the ratification of CEFTA , and lets the country open negotiations on joining the World Trade Organisation .
But , as he tells SETimes correspondent Igor Jovanovic , he also believes the situation could improve somewhat through the long @-@ anticipated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina .
On Wednesday , meanwhile , the Romanian government announced it is sending a military aircraft and a charter plane to evacuate its citizens .
" NATO will supervise the standing down of the Kosovo Protection Corps ( KPC ) and supervise and support the standup and training of a civilian @-@ controlled Kosovo Security Force ( KSF ) , " the DPA quoted NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer as saying in Brussels .
In addition , Cyprus must also speed up and finalise the crucial practical preparations to ensure that the changeover takes place smoothly , as was the case in Slovenia at the beginning of this year . "
One of the key problems the Nabucco project has faced is securing the needed gas supplies .
The men inside allegedly first unleashed attack dogs , and then threw grenades and opened fire .
Dodik claims that the introduction of a simple pluralist democracy , with the entire country as one electoral unit , would lead to the country being dominated by the Bosniaks .
The former dictator died in 2006 while in custody at The Hague .
" If the stagnation turns into full @-@ blown recession or worse , they know they will have a harder time paying off interest rates . "
Croatia 's second largest city , Split , has roots dating to antiquity , but its active contemporary scene includes a vibrant artistic side , complete with numerous museums and galleries , a well @-@ known summer music festival and concerts , a famed national theatre , excellent restaurants and a lively waterfront , the Riva .
" It proves the determination of the new Serbian government to achieve full co @-@ operation with the ICTY .
Some even tie Russia 's role in the Kosovo status process - specifically , its decision to stand in the way of supervised independence - as being linked to its efforts to gain a more solid footing in the Balkans .
The Fund generally welcomed Cyprus 's plan to join the Euro zone in 2008 , while cautioning that fiscal and wage restraint would be required to maintain low inflation and sustained growth .
The highly energy @-@ efficient materials are based on natural fibres and other products made of renewable resources .
Branko Ruzic of the Socialist Party of Serbia described the report as " a positive message and an encouragement for Serbia in the further process of the integration process , affirming the Serbian government 's commitment on the path to the EU . "
Programmes , such as the " Night without Punctuation , " were mixed with Macedonian ethno @-@ band performances .
Bomb squad officers collect evidence outside a Eurobank bank branch after a bomb explosion in Athens early May 12th . [ Getty Images ]
Thousands of bikers from Serbia , Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina arrived on June 28th in Mitrovica for a biker parade and humanitarian effort in Kosovo .
" NATO regrets this decision by the Russian Federation , " said the 26 @-@ nation Alliance 's spokesman James Appathurai .
Turkey 's Savings Deposit Insurance Fund explained it was temporarily holding the Libyan Foreign Bank 's 62 % stake in Turkey 's Arap Turk Bankasi A.S. , in keeping with UN Security Council decisions to freeze Libya 's foreign assets .
Villagers must dig tunnels to leave their homes and feed their livestock .
Prospects for the region are improving , but Balkan countries still have their work cut out for them to improve fundamental quality of life issues , according to SETimes readers polled in an annual survey .
The Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday ( November 8th ) .
A concert honouring Greek opera singer Maria Callas was held on Tuesday ( September 25th ) at the Acropolis .
Turkey 's sluggish reform progress , its refusal to open its airports and ports to traffic from EU member Cyprus , as well as the insistence of some of the bloc 's heavy @-@ hitters that it should be offered some sort of a " privileged partnership " instead of full @-@ fledged membership , are the main reasons for the slow pace of Ankara 's talks .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb - 11 / 06 / 07
More than half of Slovenes and a third of Greeks are online , according to new statistics .
The other four on the list of the top five were tax rates , inefficient government bureaucracy , corruption and tax regulations .
Music and dance at the festival takes on a form of prayer and worship .
The lovebirds unanimously said that the group wedding was special , a nice variation from the norm and the perfect stage to exhibit their love " to the whole world . "
The festival was sponsored by a slew of organisations -- the EU , NATO , EUPM , EUFOR , UNICEF and the OSCE .
Among his novels , the most notable are Death and the Dervish , which has been compared to Kafka 's The Process , and The Fortress .
Reports about the closure and downsizing of international missions in Kosovo are raising concerns .
Miletic argues that if the government does not urgently improve its image , there will be no one to work in EU @-@ type institutions when they are established .
Erdogan 's visit to Iraq could have lasting effects
These include Turkey , Albania , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Bulgaria , Georgia , Greece , Georgia , Moldova , Romania , Russia , Serbia and Ukraine .
According to experts , over the past 17 years almost one million trees have been cut down in Bucharest , and another two million in surrounding areas .
SEECP participating states are Turkey , Albania , BiH , Bulgaria , Croatia , Greece , Macedonia , Moldova , Montenegro , Romania and Serbia .
" The Greeks are hoping to solve this entire issue by the middle of next week . "
And then I intend to spend the interest rate on a trip to Cuba . " This is how Milica Gakovic , a resident of Zagreb , plans to use the money she gets from Slovenia 's Ljubljanska Bank .
Romania is sticking to plans to adopt the single European currency , the euro , in 2014 if it can meet certain conditions , Mugur Isarescu , governor of the National Bank of Romania , said on Monday ( September 8th ) .
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 21 / 02 / 12
In Serbia , the second leg of his tour of four countries that were once part of the former Yugoslavia , Westerwelle said that the UN court 's finding was " unambiguous " and should have put an end to any further discussion on the issue of Kosovo 's status .
By Katica Djurovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 17 / 03 / 12
Romania ceded Serpents ' Island to the Soviet Union in 1948 .
Members of the council take one @-@ month turns serving as its president in alphabetical order .
" New times -- new street names , that 's how I see it . "
According to the report , Greece is suffering from a " brain drain , " as is the SEE region .
Lockheed Martin will build the radar components and sub @-@ assemblies for the 17 systems , while UTI Systems will provide additional components and work on radar integration and testing .
Pahor said both countries are ready to find a solution by way of a bilateral agreement or under the EU umbrella .
SETimes : You have indicated your opposition to the UN 's [ amended ] six @-@ point plan for EULEX deployment .
The Western Balkans , therefore , increasingly provides one of the few domains in which the EU can feel a positive sense of self . "
It happened again this week : charges were filed linking government officials and businessmen to the illegal construction of lucrative property .
Prior to being trained for civil society leadership by the OSCE , Samir learned the vocation from his father , who became an organiser in 2000 .
To offset those threats , Schengen states heighten security at external borders , exchange police officer liaisons , and beef up trans @-@ border surveillance and personal data protection .
Of course , this can be done , but rule changing should happen with consensus , not cards , " he told SETimes .
But can they change the reality on the ground ?
He insisted , however , that Macedonia remains committed to its strategic goals of EU and NATO membership , and to the reform process .
Following talks with Solana and EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn in Brussels on Wednesday ( January 17th ) , Schwarz @-@ Schilling said the EU is unhappy with comments from Belgrade suggesting the outcome of the Kosovo status issue would impact RS .
Building on momentum , Turkey and Serbia look to boost trade
Discrimination against the Roma and other minority groups occasionally led to inter @-@ ethnic violence , the report found .
Asked if the tragedy has taught any lessons , Barbu says he doubts it .
According to Jaksic , the EULEX stations mean that Kosovo is an independent state .
" It has been an amazing experience , " Ivanovic said .
" The early involvement of the IFIs will support Nabucco in meeting the highest standards in environmental and social risk evaluation and procurement . "
Sarach hedges somewhat on that point , telling SETimes " The forming of regional energy bourses is of particular importance but it will not directly lead to lowering the electricity price , because it is still unrealistically low .
The Qandil Mountains in northern Iraq are the current main hideout of the guerillas , and convincing them to move into the UN @-@ controlled Makhmur refugee camp could be a key component to lasting peace , he said .
" How can I be an optimistic man ? " he asks .
Macedonian Information Society Minister Ivo Ivanovski and Skopje Mayor Koce Trajanovski gave away laptops to high school teachers on December 18th , marking the start of a national campaign to distribute a total of 22,000 laptops to teachers in secondary and elementary schools throughout the country .
Nevertheless , Bancroft told SETimes , Serbia is unlikely to alter its position radically before the International Court of Justice issues its ruling on the legality of Kosovo 's self @-@ declared independence .
The ministry of communities , with the UNDP mission in Kosovo , has launched a scholarship programme to support RAE children to attend the schools , but the number of scholarships available is limited , given the needs of the community as a whole .
As soon as the municipality declared that the current space in Tirana is 4.3 sq. m , Deputy Minister for Environment Taulant Bino disagreed publicly , claiming the real figure is 3.1 sq. m .
Social assistance was suspended to his seven @-@ member family , and his only choice was to return voluntarily or be forcibly deported .
Tobacco producer Duvankomerc 's former and current workers , for example , called off a six @-@ day hunger strike only after being paid part of their back salaries .
Using maps found in the two men 's homes , police unearthed dozens of hand grenades and smoke bombs and hundreds of rifle bullets in various sites .
It brought together 97 participants from ten countries .
Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov says that Nikola Filchev -- once Bulgaria 's chief prosecutor -- will be questioned over possible ties to organised crime .
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A second feature is massive migration .
Instead of reining in those responsible , Gruevski simply complied with them , she said .
Romania reportedly canceled the plant 's debts and guaranteed payments of the company 's debts to other former Daewoo branches .
" If I decide to go out Sunday , and if it is not too cold , I will vote SDP , as we have not seen [ Zoran ] Milanovic in political action yet .
The latest news and achievements in 25 areas -- including genetics , neonatology , immunology and cardiology -- were presented .
Also this week : Romanian middleweight champ Lucian Bute defends his world title and Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski awards medals of honour .
The award created a virtual Balkan mini @-@ summit in Banja Luka .
Diving approximately 192m into the enormous underwater Vrelo Cave , an international team of divers and speleologists explored the subterrain recently .
The 2007 @-@ 13 EU budget slates 20 billion euros for Romania , but Bucharest has attracted only 10 % of that sum , according to Romanian government data .
EU ministers to debate Kosovo mission
Tanja Karisik will participate in both the ladies ' biathlon and cross @-@ country competitions .
Athens has said it will use its veto power to prevent an invitation being given to Macedonia unless an acceptable formula is reached prior to the summit .
The equipment is expected to arrive in May .
Prosecutors say Penescu repeatedly paid Gheorghe Constantin , head of the Central Commission of Referees ( CCA ) , to appoint referees who would fix results .
According to a recent survey , to meet their basic needs in December , a typical family of four needed about 900 euros .
Incoming Prime Minister Lucas Papademos walks towards reporters to make a statement after a meeting with Greek political leaders outside the Presidential palace in Athens on Thursday ( November 10th ) . [ Reuters ]
" One such request was to really enter the house through a chimney , like in the legend , while another was to come into the apartment through a second or third floor balcony .
Geroulanos also made mention of the 54 @-@ year @-@ old Athens ( and Epidauros ) Festival , which annually features international music , theatre and dance events .
The Silver Alexander award went to Romania 's Adrian Sitaru for Hooked .
Also in business news : Cypress registers the highest tax increase among EU states , and Croatia 's stock market reacts to Prime Minister Ivo Sanader 's resignation .
The festival 's programme includes a wide range of events such as exhibitions , ancient drama and Renaissance theatre performances , ecological documentaries , live music and a conference on ancient Greek drama .
The only solution is a new party which can address the neglected issues of minorities in Serbia , " Bosniak People 's Party President Mujo Mukovic told SETimes .
It suspects those arrested made nearly 1.5 million fraudulent phone calls totaling 11 million minutes .
Also in science and technology : a new mammal species is discovered on Cyprus , and a computer forum opens in Sofia .
The centre will house a Russian aircraft , which will take part in alleviating emergency situations , primarily in Serbia and the rest of the Balkans , but also in EU countries that need help .
Banu Karakas , a 23 @-@ year @-@ old student in Istanbul , says she will not marry , despite parental pressure .
The court in the southern city of Karlsruhe required the government to get the approval of the parliamentary budget committee before agreeing to provide any further financial guarantees for future emergency loans to troubled Eurozone nations .
" We need time to talk , " he said Monday in Brussels at a conference organised by a Serbian think @-@ tank .
War crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic led the SDS during the BiH conflict .
It was the first visit by a Slovenian head of state to the newly independent republic .
The business forum is comparable to a marketplace at which one offers " goods " -- investment opportunities -- from among which investors chose .
The building survived two world wars , only to be decimated by a huge fire in August 1992 , early in the Bosnian conflict .
Instead , the court decided to adjourn the trial until next month .
The exhibition is a joint project of the UN Development Programme and Coca @-@ Cola .
However , with winds expected to remain high and temperatures expected to rise , the civil protection authorities have reportedly begun preparing evacuation plans .
Eventually , about 1,000 protesters left the peaceful rally outside the main parliament building and stormed the US Embassy .
The BiH council of ministers decided in March 2008 to put an end to this situation and allocated a 15,600 @-@ euro reward for the best lyrics .
Kosovo is an obstacle to Serbia 's EU bid
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ( right ) and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou shake hands after a meeting at the US State Department on Monday ( March 8th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Filantropia Hospital a bright spot in Romania 's struggling healthcare system
Israel should first accept this .
While he knew , or had reason to know , of the atrocities committed by troops under his command , he failed to prevent them or to punish the perpetrators , prosecutors allege .
By contrast , the minimum salary in Albania is 142 euros .
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By contrast , the Turkish government allocated only 4.5 % of GDP , or 13.8 % of the budget , to financing the social security system in 2004 .
The rush of spending gave the capital a lavish , brand @-@ new infrastructure .
Macedonian Culture Minister Arifhikmet Xhemaili and French Ambassador to Skopje Bernard Valero opened the event .
The Montenegrin permanent mission at UNESCO officially opened on April 4th , when UNESCO Secretary @-@ General Koichiro Matsuura accepted the credentials of Montenegrin Ambassador Milica Pejanovic in Paris .
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi called for a fair assessment of his country 's bid in an interview published on Monday , in which he also urged Paris and Berlin to reconsider .
Technically , the Montenegrins are now tourists in Serbia and , as such , should register with the Serbian Department of Foreign Citizenship for permission to stay in the country .
Croatia 's Supreme Court on Monday upheld last year 's ruling by a lower court , convicting eight former military policemen of war crimes committed against ethnic Serbs .
" I just heard a very loud detonation , because I live near the scene , " said Albert Kamberi , a local resident .
That is one of the Demos 's tasks , according to founder Georgi Spasov .
" I am truly delighted if I inspired in any way the Bosnian people , who suffered so much , to continue to work towards reconciliation and lasting peace . "
Montenegro granted concessions for construction of five hydropower plants to local company Kroling on October 2nd .
In a message to Jens , European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso expressed his " deepest condolences " to the victims of the attack and their families .
Neither the Serbian government nor the international community recognised the referendum as valid .
Diplomatic Diary : Balkans to tighten border controls
In the overall UNESCO science ranking , Turkey moved up from the 37th place to 22nd place last year .
Air carriers flying in or out of EU member countries would be obliged to provide passenger information to police in the country of arrival or departure on demand , under a plan the European Commission ( EC ) unveiled on Wednesday ( February 2nd ) .
" There are some positive numbers because we see the anticipation of foreign investors has not decreased [ by ] the same levels , " as the exchange 's performance and there is hope they may be perched to buy low .
The country will launch visa @-@ free travel next year . [ Getty Images ]
" Our European counterparts expected more from these negotiations , but our prime interest is to restore order in the meat market , particularly with respect to Polish products , " Gordeyev said in Limassol .
" It is a historic event of great significance , " said Greek Culture Minister Michalis Liapis .
RSF voiced concern that only ten other EU nations , aside from Finland , the Netherlands and Sweden , made it into the group of the world 's 20 best performers , and that some of the other 14 members of the Union were very low in the ranking .
The first event took place at the Leipzig Book Fair , two were held in Belgrade and Pristina , and the last took place in Vienna .
Well @-@ known Croatian business people who made their fortune abroad participated in the Zagreb conference .
Under the law , demerit points will be handed out for traffic violations .
The initiative aims to show Kosovo 's European identity .
" The Serbian people are choosing between a nationalist past and a European future ...
NATO 's aim is to have a 1,200 @-@ strong force fully operational by the end of this year , the AP reported , citing unnamed diplomats .
Political analyst Dejan Vuk Stankovic argues that The Hague tribunal has become a less important issue after the arrest of Karadzic and Mladic , and the investigation into the network of aides is not being given enough attention for political reasons .
The financial institution will aid the Serbian government 's projects with 250m @-@ 290m euros per year , Mirow said .
The new model costs about 9,200 euros .
The elections are crucial for Albania , which signed a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Brussels in June 2006 , seen as the first step to EU membership .
According to Borisov , the report , written a year ago , was labelled as the copy sent to the prime minister .
Southeast European Times : Has the morale of investors waned since the stagnation of Croatian investment funds at the end of 2007 ?
" This is a situation I had thought Europe would not have to witness again " after World War II , Reding said .
Positive signals have been coming from Brussels , and the government has declared its intention to speed up the EU integration process in 2009 .
" We should work with all interested sides , including Serbia , if we want to fight organised crime and bring stability to all people in Kosovo , " he said .
Another sign of weakness in Kosovo 's struggling economy is a decline in small @-@ business activity .
The Bulgarian @-@ made payload is a radiation dose monitor ( RADOM ) called Lyulin , which beat out equipment from 31 other countries for inclusion on the Indian mission .
It rejected any accusation it is using a different methodology about the use of Macedonia 's name or attributes since the 2009 progress recommendation .
He defeated Brian Minto of the United States .
Experts also criticise the plan for including public infrastructure at the expense of private buildings , still leaving large sections of the population vulnerable to earthquakes .
" The EU does not want us at this moment and that is quite clear .
Education Ministry spokesperson Vesna Gajevic told SETimes past experience has shown dialogue is best for finding quality solutions .
" The essential thing would be to set a date for Kosovo 's independence , " former Kosovo Prime Minister Bajram Kosumi has said .
Kosovo analyst Ramadan Ilazi says forming the council is an important achievement .
Serbia and Kosovo accuse each other of responsibility for last week 's deadly incident in the divided town of Mitrovica .
Belgrade @-@ based B92 quoted Stojan Stanojevic , a Serb political leader in Novo Brdo , as saying that the suspects " are innocent " and that " there had been no clashes or attacks on Albanians during the 1999 insurgency . "
To make things easier for the institutions , the education ministry signed agreements last week with several municipalities in Kosovo to offer schools financial autonomy .
Besides , Djukanovic said , citizens did not vote for individuals but for the further development of democracy and the economy .
In late October , the leaders of the eurozone agreed in principle on a new rescue package , worth 130 billion euros , to help the Balkan nation avert bankruptcy .
" The same as Croatia is requested to fulfil its obligation towards The Hague tribunal , I do not see why it would be a problem that Serbia fulfils its obligations , " Blic quoted him as saying .
A majority of lawmakers supported the new budget , which is 100m euros smaller than the previous one that amounted to 1.52 billion euros .
The authenticity of the recordings has not been officially verified .
The ten countries have reportedly requested that the two former Soviet republics be offered Membership Action Plans -- a step along the path to the Alliance .
EVN says its actions were in line with the Share Purchase Agreement .
" Regrettably , this report shows that the member states need to redouble their efforts to make the EU 's education and training meet the challenges of the 21st century .
Nuclear energy could be in Turkey 's future . [ Getty Images ]
Mayor Vladimir Taleski told SETimes that Greeks own more factories there than anyone else .
Fatlum Sadiku , a columnist in Pristina , commented that " Belgrade knows that Turkey would insist on different issues than [ the ones ] Belgrade and Brussels would like to open .
He and his friends then climbed aboard the boat " Macedonia " and sang the popular hymn " Vojordanie . "
" A regional forum cannot represent an implicit recognition of Kosovo 's independence , " he told reporters following talks with Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom in Novi Sad on Sunday .
Another issue of concern for the UN expert was instances of incitement of racial or religious hatred .
Eighty @-@ two deputies backed Sanader 's cabinet , while 62 voted against it .
Kosovo 's Sejdiu blames international community for problems
About 128,000 illegal immigrants crossed into Greece last year . [ Reuters ]
Romania 's new grade of 3.7 placed it 69th in the world , along with Brazil , Cuba and Montenegro , which was rated at 3.9 last year .
" The main point is that Kosovo is a single customs area . ... The rule of law must prevail for the benefit of everyone , " EULEX Press Office deputy head Francoise Lambert told SETimes .
As of Tuesday , a majority of EU nations had already said they would formally launch diplomatic ties with the continent 's newest country .
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Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov reportedly called European Commission ( EC ) President Jose Manuel Barroso on Tuesday to complain , suggesting Sofia might request compensation .
He says an exchange of Medvedja and Bujanovac in southern Serbia for the northern part of Kosovo and autonomy for other parts in Kosovo is likely . " It will affect Macedonia very negatively , and a new destabilisation of the region would then be possible , " he said .
Short tempers , frowns and dejected looks gave way to ecstatic celebrations on the field and in the locker room .
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SDA Vice @-@ President Bakir Izetbegovic accused Tihic of making Prud Agreement concessions single @-@ handedly , without consulting other SDA members .
The country 's entry to the Eurozone cannot be expected before 2016 or 2017 , a former member of the Croatian National Bank , Damir Novotny , told Poslovni.hr.
Both officials reiterated their country 's call for the continuation of negotiations to determine Kosovo 's final status until the two sides reach a compromise .
Greece 's financial crisis has sparked repeated protests . [ AFP ]
Hadley underlined the importance of Turkey 's stability and praised democratic accomplishments in the past few years .
The main task of the EU NAVFOR mission is to protect international shipping from rampaging Somali pirates .
Istanbul named as top tourist destination
More jobs are being created , but a real unemployment rate of around 18 per cent is socially unsustainable .
Seventeen European countries issued a joint statement Tuesday ( May 6th ) , announcing their decision to waive visa fees for Serbian citizens , five days before the Balkan nation 's most critical parliamentary elections since October 2000 .
" Marriage in Turkey is part of the chain of life , " she added , saying it is a chain she hopes to break .
" Although we [ Serbia and Turkey ] do not share a common border , we live as good neighbours , " said Gul .
The team will look into accusations against former senior members of the Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) levelled in a report by Council of Europe ( CoE ) rapporteur Dick Marty in December .
Less than two months before general elections , other civil servants are making similar financial demands that could devour the state budget .
The upcoming local and presidential vote in Macedonia could have a major impact on the country 's EU prospects .
The agreement on the stamp is expected to somewhat improve relations .
The predominant religious denomination in Romania is grappling with revelations published in a new report .
The head of the county police , who was a protégée of Fatuloiu , was sacked after the inquiry disclosed he had close connections with the murdered mobster .
The EU invested 1.5m euros in the reconstruction project .
The party is not expected to pick a new deputy leader until the next meeting of its Central Homeland Administration , scheduled to take place in two years .
On Monday , Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said he received confirmation from authorities in Doha that Qatar will recognise Kosovo 's independence .
The consultations were in line with a 2007 memorandum for co @-@ operation between Bulgaria and Montenegro on Podgorica 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Among them was the head of the Islamic community in Bosnia and Herzegovina , Grand Mufti Mustafa Efendija Ceric .
Macedonia 's lawsuit against Greece for blocking its bid to join NATO has angered Athens .
While often favourable towards Dayton , many in RS are critical of the international community 's policies in BiH .
" Now it will hear the petition . "
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Romania , one of the three EU members , along with Cyprus and Malta , that reported data for coastal areas only , appeared to be lagging behind its southern neighbour .
In the 1990s , both were sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison by the District Court in Zagreb , which convicted them of war crimes stemming from the clashes in Varazdin , including the deaths of two civilians .
It currently numbers about 200 staffers .
They will discuss further strengthening of bilateral relations , respective EU integration bids and Turkey 's support for Macedonia 's NATO accession effort .
Last week , Prime Minister Sali Berisha , leader of the ruling Democratic Party ( DP ) , suggested that the poll could be rescheduled for February 20th , to allow time for resolving disagreements with the opposition .
According to the constitution , extraordinary or snap elections must be held within 45 days of the post vacancy , or early elections within four to six months .
During Putin 's visit , the government plans to sign an agreement on establishing an international company to implement the project , the Burgas Bay committee said .
Electricity dispute sizzles in Montenegro
" These elections were not as good as in 2006 , " Milovanovic said .
NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer . [ Getty Images ]
However , Kostunica , who has criticised Ahtisaari on several occasions , said the UN envoy did not have " a mandate to think about elections in Serbia , but to enable real talks on Kosovo , which we have not had so far , and to help find a solution in tune with the UN Charter . "
While media reports have highlighted the unrest and allegations of election fraud , the government is sticking to a finely tuned policy aimed at maintaining sensitive ties .
If there 's still a fight being led against corruption in Romania , it is because of this European Commission 's mechanism , " Stefan added .
To restart negotiations -- and take the first step to becoming a candidate country -- Serbia must submit a proposal outlining a clear commitment to arrest Mladic and other key suspects .
" Local extremists increasingly targeted businesses and Greek law enforcement , and there was an increasing use of infantry @-@ style weaponry in terrorist attacks . "
" The eurozone leaders agreed to boost the firepower and flexibility of the European Financial Stability Facility ( EFSF ) ; made progress on the European Stability Mechanism ( ESM ) , which will replace the EFSF in mid @-@ 2013 ; and also agreed on a pact that aims to strengthen economic co @-@ ordination and governance among eurozone member countries and boost their competitiveness where it is lagging , " Archer wrote in a research note .
Belgrade and Pristina must resolve their open issues through dialogue and refrain from any unilateral actions to prevent an escalation of tensions in the region , UNMIK acting head Farid Zarif said during a Security Council session Tuesday ( August 30th ) on Kosovo .
In most cases , officers received " lenient punishments " -- suspended sentences or small fines -- or even an acquittal .
EU officials say that , until recently , the absence of an EU @-@ Turkey re @-@ admission agreement posed a key obstacle to such a roadmap .
Cyprus has been divided along the boundaries of its Greek and Turkish populations since 1964 .
Across the Balkans , media freedom still under constraint
The vehicles will be produced both in Croatia and in Finland .
At a joint press conference with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana in Brussels , Gruevski said Macedonia was satisfied with the recent positive progress report by the European Commission and will try to address weaknesses mentioned in the document .
" Considering the current account balance as the main risk area , we would expect AKP to focus on financial stability first , probably by imposing additional measures that would support the Central Bank in its efforts to narrow down the current account deficit . "
According to Transparency International 's ( TI ) 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index , all of the Southeast European countries have made progress over the past year .
One of the most popular theater actors in Serbia , Tihomir Stanic , has performed on the stages of various major theatre companies ; he is well remembered in his roles in Goethe 's " Faust , " Chekhov 's " Wild Honey , " " Don Quixote , " and , his personal favorite , " Childishness " at the Bitef Theater .
Last year , police caught 176 illegal immigrants and arrested 91 people suspected of human trafficking .
It 's fun working with him . "
The unemployment rate in the country is currently estimated to stand at around 45 % , according to the EC .
" There is still the final status of Kosovo , possible changes to the constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina .
This year , there are 10 % to 12 % less enterprises , but no major company led by a woman went bankrupt .
They will base their decisions on the files and recommendations of the CNSAS .
Nevertheless , the ruling party has lost only one or two percentage points .
Accusing the SDA leader of pushing BiH " backwards , " High Representative Miroslav Lajcak warned on Sunday that such behaviour could derail the country 's progress towards EU accession .
The international community , particularly the EU , is calling for the establishing of tolerance and co @-@ operation .
Those running the Bulgarian prostitution market are said to be making between 55m and 85m euros a year , only a small share of what the export of Bulgarian women as sex slaves brings .
Kumrovec is a small village in Croatia , 48km from Zagreb .
He urged Rasmussen to work to improve NATO 's dialogue with the Muslim world .
The game was exciting , but the stands were breathtaking .
Taliban insurgents indicated last month that opening the office could foster a negotiated settlement .
Currently , trade is conducted through the ports in Hamburg and Rotterdam , but if conducted through regional ports like Thessaloniki and via Corridor 10 the trade route shortens by two weeks .
One resident who spoke on condition of anonymity explained that initial preparations for travel went through an " agency here in this municipality , and after it being closed , the channel still functions . "
Greece backs more austerity , but pays a price
In the semifinal , he defeated the number one ranked player in the world , Switzerland 's Roger Federer .
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First , Erdogan suggests that Papandreou push Greek and Turkish Cypriots for a breakthrough in the ongoing talks to unite the island , split since 1974 .
This song is going to rock the whole Eurovision . "
The main opposition party in Kosovo was the winner in Saturday 's vote , which saw a boycott by Kosovo Serbs and the lowest turnout of any election held in the province since the 1998 @-@ 99 conflict .
" Parameters were already set in 2002 .
After reviewing hundreds of objections filed by various political parties , it decided to annul the results at 21 polling stations : 12 in Skenderaj , five in Drenas , one in Malisheva , two in Decan and one in Lipjan .
In an interview with MIA news agency , Gruevski pointed out that his government backs the idea of a referendum , though some senior EU officials -- including foreign policy chief Javier Solana --have rejected it .
Albanian exports recorded a 19 % increase from January to October 2008 compared to the same period last year .
The Serbian people deserve a future in Europe no less than any other people in Europe . "
The population still grows olives and grapes , bearing testimony " to the geometrical system of land division used by the ancient Greeks , " UNESCO said .
Zagvozd is not far from the coast , so they can go to beaches also .
Karadzic , 63 , complained the court had not provided him enough time to assemble legal advisers .
" That will improve living conditions for all Kosovo citizens . "
The elderly won 't be able to tell Papadaki their troubles anymore .
The SDP came out against the sale , arguing that strategic economic sectors should remain in state hands .
Good news appeared to be in store after a US @-@ Israeli company , Phoenix Energy , decided to purchase Swedmilk for 1m euros , following intensive negotiations -- with Macedonian government assistance .
Will Bosnia and Herzegovina be divided further ?
An exposition featuring 13 copies of frescoes from Serbian monasteries and churches opened on Tuesday ( August 31st ) at the European Parliament ( EP ) headquarters in Brussels .
Brussels recently called on Serbia and Macedonia to halt the influx .
Poverty in the countries of the former Soviet Union forces women to look for employment elsewhere . [ Reuters ]
In an exclusive interview with SETimes , Borce Davitkovski discusses the effects of reforms on his law school , and in Macedonia under the Bologna system .
He was the one who recognised her talent and worked with her since she was little .
Last week , Ahtisaari sent his proposal for a settlement to the Kosovo status issue to UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon .
Melescanu said Romania expects Croatia to receive a NATO membership invitation at the next Alliance summit , to be held in Bucharest in early April .
Who should care for the elderly ?
Less than three weeks before the NATO summit in Bucharest -- dedicated mainly to enlargement -- Croatia and Albania are expected to receive invitations to join the Alliance .
When ACR first acquired the mine on concession , she explained , Nikollaj and fellow union leader Tafe Koleci organised a protest demanding increases in miners ' salaries - initially by 30 % , and then by an additional 50 % -- as well as investments to improve working conditions .
It is a dangerous policy that sells out Greek property , he said .
Working retail is a common option for women . [ Reuters ]
The town has a large Muslim community and Jasarevic himself is described as a member of the fundamentalist Wahhabi sect who has had run @-@ ins with police before .
Turkey plans to soon add its name to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime through legislation that would allow it to benefit from international co @-@ operation in the field , Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim announced on Wednesday ( June 2nd ) .
The contracting of projects from the IPA 2012 will start in 2013 .
But one in four children in that age group still lives in extreme income poverty , it found .
The centre received nearly 5,000 calls reporting domestic violence in 2009 .
Under the programme , Italy will secure 400m euros for scientific research projects and activities in Albania .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan , who has become known for his fiery rhetoric on the international stage , attracted attention for saying that this summit , and the issue of poverty at large , has been largely ignored by the international community .
Speaking on Thursday ( March 6th ) , Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said he would advocate the importance of supporting Kosovo and recognising it as an independent state at the upcoming two @-@ day Organisation of the Islamic Conference summit .
Cypriot Big Band , the first jazz orchestra in Cyprus , according to their website , played next .
" A government that lacks a common policy can no longer function -- that is the end of the government .
Also in cultural news : Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski embarks on his first European tour and the 12th edition of the George Enescu International Music Competition is held in Bucharest .
Thus , it is difficult to assess the volume and impact of economic crime , or to pinpoint those areas where such crimes are concentrated .
Tanja Miscevic : Kosovo 's unilateral declaration of independence is a serious threat both for Serbia and the entire region .
A day earlier -- March 3rd -- the government unveiled hikes in the Value Added Tax ( VAT ) rate , along with higher taxes on energy , cigarettes , alcohol and high @-@ end luxury items .
Of those who graduated with Demirovska , 47 finished three years of high school , and the remainder completed four .
Is anything missing from that list ?
A tractor hauling refugees passes in front of a Georgian Army position 45km from Tbilisi on Wednesday ( August 13th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" The country certainly needs to hold a new census , but we will never sign the existing bill , " Beriz Belkic , the president of SBiH 's political council , told SETimes .
But the country has been unable so far to meet the requirement to restructure its police forces according to European standards .
" After that will enter into NATO and the EU , precisely in this order , " he added .
Jelena Markovic beat out 27 contestants to win the Miss Serbia title . [ Getty Images ]
" It 's awkward and unpleasant .
In northeastern BiH , nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated with the help of the army , police , volunteers and divers over the past few days .
President Stipe Mesic says he will ask the constitutional court to look into the new tax .
Currently , around 3,500 foster families are caring for about 4,000 children , with the largest concentration in Belgrade .
Albania has secured a 90m @-@ euro loan to enable its electricity network to integrate into the regional power distribution .
All this was part of an ambitious military medical exercise , MEDCEUR 2010 , organised by the Montenegrin Defence Ministry and the US European Command .
Instead of being a " prime minister of all Turkey " and moving forward with liberal democratic reforms , Erdogan has mostly spearheaded changes meant to benefit his Islamist core constituency , Ülsever says .
Sait announced a project to establish a Balkan Parliamentarian Assembly within the Turkish parliament , with the general secretariat located in Izmir .
Constitutional reforms would make Atifete Jahjaga the last president chosen by parliament . [ Reuters ]
The building is managed by a company that sells apartments and rooms to investors , offers maintenance services to their owners , as well as an option to secure occupancy for an annual fee or commission .
The current adaptation of troop numbers is a sign of confidence .
This will create a different , more positive Balkan image .
Wireless internet access and voice services will be available to over 2 million users .
" There has been no agreement with Serbia , " the spokesperson for the Kosovo Albanian side , Skender Hyseni , confirmed for Southeast European Times .
Dimitrov said a fast solution may not be possible , as the differences over the issue are broad .
" We need politicians who fear their citizens , and not citizens who fear their politicians , " Kurti tells SETimes .
The amending of Turkey 's key defence document could herald a new watershed in its relationship with historic foe Greece .
Djurovic , 54 , is purportedly a former associate of Sreten Jocic , aka Joca Amsterdam , often referred to as the " cocaine king of Europe . "
Whoever has problems with the interpretation should go to the constitutional court , " Krasniqi said .
Like many other drivers , I pay the toll fee and usually do not inspect the bill .
Great Wall Motors became the first Chinese automaker to assemble cars in the EU when it opened a plant in Bulgaria this year . [ Reuters ]
We are planning to save up to 300m euros by the end of this year , " Nikezic said .
" Despite this progress , consistency and results in a number of areas remain a challenge , " reads the report .
Turkish Cypriot President Dervis Eroglu said such developments make a solution even more mandatory .
The holy month requires appropriate thoughts and behavior , he explained .
Prime Minister Colin Papescu Tariceanu 's Liberals see the president 's move as an act of betrayal .
Each candidate for party chief would bring his own team of collaborators .
Prior to becoming Pope , he spoke out against EU membership for Turkey , citing cultural and religious differences .
" To avoid impunity in the fight against terrorism , the state whose personnel are alleged to have committed abuses relating to efforts to combat terrorism generally has responsibility in the first instance for the investigation and consideration of criminal prosecution of such conduct , " it said .
Science and technology : Bulgaria municipality goes online
The latest annual EC report two weeks ago particularly praises Macedonia for its progress in the area of culture .
" All options are on the table for a solution to the Cyprus issue .
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times in Mostar -- 20 / 05 / 08
With a third round of political talks on police reform again failing to yield agreement , the Office of the High Representative is warning that Bosnia and Herzegovina might have to restart its talks on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement from scratch .
" The resolution that was proposed by the Democratic Party of Kosovo does not intend to end supervision , only remove the ICO in exchange for Kosovo to further approve laws that further limit the lack of sovereignty of Kosovo in its entire territory , " Ahmeti told SETimes .
Russian giants Lukoil and Gazprom have been expanding their operations in Europe . [ File ]
" We will have to see how it will come out , " he said , referring to the developing events in Egypt .
The 38 @-@ year @-@ old Alkaios made his professional debut in 1989 .
In this context , the government has written a draft law on foreigners , which aims to relieve the plight of legal refugees through access to employment , health care , education , and housing .
It is a walk into endless uncertainty , " he said .
" It 's a first in Turkish history , " wrote veteran newspaper columnist Fikret Bila .
All charges were eventually dropped .
The February 17th conference was a follow @-@ up to last year 's agreement between Russia and Serbia , which envisions a regional centre that would co @-@ ordinate countries ' responses to natural disasters .
It would also do little to clarify the larger issue of a political culture that often revolves around mudslinging and vitriol , which tend to provide the day 's political headlines .
We 're going to work very hard to make sure North Korea understands the cost of this . "
The Turkish @-@ Albanian Cultural Centre resumed its activities in Shkodra , Albania , after a reorganisation , the Anadolu news agency reported on March 17th .
In April , Georgy Stoev , a reporter with expertise on organised crime , was shot and killed in Sofia .
All 17 Euro members are in via their finance ministers , " he said .
" In the near future , [ the cable ] could enhance the import of energy produced by conventional plants that [ we ] intend to develop on Albanian soil , " said a statement from Moncada Construzioni .
The Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe will end its mandate in February 2008 , and the Regional Co @-@ operation Council will take its place .
SETimes : How would you describe the situation in the north ?
Belgrade Banking Academy Professor and longtime banker Ismail Musabegovic told SETimes even if the euro 's position is challenged , the interest will remain the same but will be expressed in another currency .
Romania hopes to attract 6 billion euros in EU funding from the Cohesion Fund and agriculture funds this year , Prime Minister Emil Boc announced on Monday ( January 9th ) .
This is the slave principal , when someone has obligations but no rights , " says Kurteshi .
" Bucharest has been very eager lately to get rid of the MCV , but the latest EC report on justice shows there are slim chances of getting to that point since the document was very critical of Romania 's performance in the field of justice , " Romania Libera justice editor Cristian Ciuperca told SETimes .
It is for the convenience of the citizens who wish to obtain civil documentation , " McGuffie added .
Reiterating Washington 's offer to co @-@ operate with Russia on the system , Rice made it clear that her country has no intention to give up its plans .
Labour shortages are intense in certain sectors such as construction .
The gang reportedly tried to break into another vehicle parked in the area .
From July 1st 2002 , Kosovo 's government has provided basic pensions for all citizens over 65 , financed by the budget , by mandatory and voluntary contributions of employers and employees and by voluntary pension schemes .
Ratification by all member states will allow Albania , along with Croatia , to join the Alliance at its next summit in April 2009 .
The government announced the local and presidential election date on Saturday ( January 10th ) .
Agricultural purchase prices in Croatia are low and guaranteed , but state subsidies are meagre or non @-@ existent .
Albania and Montenegro , which ranked as Tier 2 countries last year , are now among the 41 nations on the US trafficking watch list .
Belgrade steps closer to EU negotiations
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica --24 / 08 / 09
He had many open quarrels with the UN 's mission head , General Jacques Klein .
We are now planning to head to South Africa .
Perhaps NATO officials can teach our politicians how to use property , since they don 't know what to do with it , " Cupica told SETimes .
But , he said , the bloc would not admit new countries engaged in long @-@ running external disputes and not prepared to resolve them " co @-@ operatively . "
" If not , it would be exceptionally hard to resist the impression that regarding human organs trade in Kosovo , there is something that for some reason should not see the light of day , " he told the daily Blic .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader ( right ) welcomes EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn before their meeting in Zagreb on Thursday ( November 30th ) . [ Getty Images ]
At the same time , the electorate chose municipal assembly members and , for the first time , directly chose a mayor for each of Kosovo 's 30 municipalities .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn indicated on Monday that Brussels wants to sign a key accord with Serbia before the country 's May elections , but Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica re @-@ iterated his opposition .
Croatia issued government Eurobonds worth 750m euros on Thursday ( June 30th ) .
Greek telecom operator Cosmotelco plans to invest 500m euros in Macedonia 's wireless electronic communications sector .
The fifth edition of the Anonimul International Independent Film Festival will open on August 11th in Sfantu Gheorghe , Romania .
Culture and Sports : Bulgarians Denkova and Staviski overcome injury , take gold
The vacancies are leading to delays in the handling of legal issues , he said , with the Supreme Court affected the most .
The agreements were also received differently by the Kosovo Serbs .
BiH officers to join NATO 's security forces in Afghanistan
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Serbian counterpart Mirko Cvetkovic agreed on Wednesday ( May 26th ) that bilateral relations are good and economic ties are progressing .
Even when the searing temperatures have abated , the impact - in terms of the economy - could be felt for a long time to come .
The agreement on freedom of movement between Pristina and Belgrade was implemented to make life easier for citizens .
The trio 's goal will be to ensure greater consistency in leadership .
The new head of state 's first job was to okay the list of ministers brought to him by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan .
Given the gravity of the charges and the way it was initially handled , the Lora case was viewed as a test of the Croatian judiciary 's ability to conduct its own war crimes trials .
EU urged to set date for Macedonia accession talks
" Despite a legal framework and increased measures for concealing the identity of witnesses in court proceedings , the number of witnesses willing to testify in court is still very limited , " he said .
As with so many others , when Gashi speaks of a better life , he means work opportunities .
Naumovski added that over the past years , Macedonia has made significant progress in implementing EU @-@ required reforms . ( Utrinski Vesnik - 13 / 11 / 09 ; MIA , Alsat - 12 / 11 / 09 )
The deal was inked at a meeting between Montenegrin Prime Minister Igor Luksic and Albanian counterpart Sali Berisha on January 25th .
Economy Minister Genc Ruli visited Athens on January 11th and received a confirmation that Greece is ready to increase its energy exports to Albania .
However , their political and administrative systems have not kept up the pace .
But Ali Babacan , Turkey 's chief negotiator with the EU , made clear on Wednesday that Ankara has no such plans .
Around 16,000 ethnic Croats live in Vojvodina , a multiethnic province in the north of Serbia .
In his statement on October 25th , Kostunica also implied that Lajcak 's policies were part of an anti @-@ Serb plan to grant Kosovo independence .
The gunmen reportedly fled on a motorcycle .
About 80,000 people filled Syntagma Square in Athens to protest the new austerity measures . [ Reuters ]
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 20 / 01 / 09
" We expected a different repertoire , the real fun and hits started near the very end of the concert , " Milan and Svetlana told SETimes .
Last month , UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon decided to move forward with reshaping UNMIK , as envisioned in his plan following Kosovo 's declaration of independence on February 17th .
That would be a legal problem without an exit , " Tihic said .
( Various sources 02 / 10 / 07 @-@ 09 / 10 / 07 )
There are also technical challenges that are slowing down the implementation process .
In 2010 , they fetched $ 311.6m , ranking fourth , according to the French research company Artprice .
Cukrova University professor Galip Seckin in Turkey received the Baker Medal from the United Kingdom 's Institution of Civil Engineers .
The four sites are Herklea Lynkestis , Skopje Kale Fortress , Stobi and Isar .
Ahmetaj says that the price and quality should play a role -- not prejudices .
Not only do things become costlier as the holidays approach , but year @-@ on @-@ year prices are on the rise as well .
Furthermore , Radmanovic argued , the BiH presidency was not empowered to make such moves .
His manager warned the achievement of that goal would require further effort .
But for the opposition Socialist Party , the ruling demonstrated only that the High Court is under state control .
" We are having a really good time , " Zdravko Taleski , a Macedonian emigrant in Australia said .
The indictment followed news that two Turkish companies , Elektronik Kontrol Aletleri and ETI Elektronik , were connected to the Abdul Qadeer Khan 's extensive proliferation network .
Mesic : According to Europe , the story is definitely finished .
A system allowing the automatic processing of cases was introduced at the Commercial Court in Belgrade on Thursday ( January 18th ) , as part of a $ 12.8m project co @-@ financed by USAID .
Threatening to blacklist any international companies working with Cyprus on Mediterranean oil and gas exploration projects , Erdogan said that Turkey 's energy ministry " has begun work to not accept these companies in the various energy projects " in the country .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 30 / 12 / 08
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 13 / 08 / 10
" We have to strengthen co @-@ operation within the same legal framework and practices in order to reduce bureaucratic barriers between citizens of Albania and Kosovo , " he said .
The movement seeks to promote governance at the local level , via village communes , towns , districts , and both district and urban councils , and has adopted a flag and other symbols .
It did so in April of 2008 when it purchased a small Croatian firm called Europa Mil , with eight service stations and a river terminal in Vukovar .
Financial and academic aid has helped hundreds of Roma students earn their high school diplomas , and many are now continuing their studies at Macedonian universities .
The bronze device , nearly 2m in length , is comprised of a mechanism of levers and a pendulum , with eight dragon figurines placed along the edges .
SETimes : When will Kosovo finally supply the entire country with electricity 24 @-@ hours a day ?
" Our officials are obliged by law to keep secrets but there is no immunity for them .
Kovacevic urged the EU to give more support to " civil democratic forces and independent intellectuals , " and warned " if the EU does otherwise , it risks having yet another Balkan political quagmire on its hands in the near future . "
The education ministry gets low marks from some for trying to bolster secularism .
The Pact that changed the face of Southeastern Europe
The two leaders disagreed over how best to move ahead with the peace process .
Coming at a time when the future status of Kosovo is being resolved and Serbia has just completed major elections , the political crisis in Macedonia has raised concern among analysts .
The conflict between these top institutions reached a peak with the ongoing case against an ultra @-@ nationalist , secularist group publicly known as Ergenekon , whose members are on trial for allegedly trying to topple the government .
Others accused the NGO of being a government ploy .
Bulgarian diving instructor Ivan Zhelezarov has broken the world record for the longest scuba dive .
" We will have no government yet this year , " Reuters quoted the top international envoy in BiH as saying .
Frustrated by a lack of economic opportunities and an inability to shake up the political status quo , many young people are looking abroad .
Talks focused on energy co @-@ operation and boosting relations .
The constitution stipulates that judges should be elected by parliament , and later by the Judiciary Council , while is also elected by parliament .
Under one of the two new regulations it proposed , the eurozone countries would have to submit their draft budgets for the forthcoming year to the Commission and the Eurogroup first , and then to their own parliaments .
The final version of the statute has been harmonised by the coalition , and will not contain any of the " statehood attributes " contained in the original document for the northern Serb province , Vecernje Novosti reported .
Many of the worst offenders , he said , are protected from justice due to their political connections .
Geoana asked Boc not to approve the nomination , saying the party disagrees with it -- but Boc signed the nomination , which appeared on Wednesday in the Official Gazette .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 08 / 11 / 10
The SP contested the election results , claiming they were manipulated , and called for a thorough investigation into the poll and a recount of votes , but Berisha rejected that demand .
The bronze went to the Croatians who won the semi @-@ final match against the United States .
According to Popov , a new model should be chosen through public debate .
The production unit , which is expected to start operating in 2011 , will create 75 new jobs .
Over 3,000 members and supporters attended the Big Coalition event .
The ongoing economic slump , rising unemployment rates , diminishing purchasing power , newly imposed property taxes and banks ' conservative or no @-@ loan policies have taken a massive bite out of the Southern Europe property market , which has screeched to a virtual standstill .
Asked to evaluate reactions to the news by the majority ethnic Turkish population on the island , he said some local authorities appeared " concerned " over the prospects of a minority school reopening , mostly along the lines of " if they [ Greeks ] return , there 'll be less work for us .
Turkey 's forest fires : a recurring problem
" It is evident that human rights have been violated because the presumption of innocence was not respected , which is guaranteed by the constitution , " said Sladjana Taseva , former head of the anticorruption commission of Macedonia .
" The OSCE and other international organisations in the region are keen to continue to actively support this process , in particular by pledging the necessary co @-@ funding from donors , " Tandara told SETimes .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku last month called on his compatriots in southern Serbia to vote .
Epiphany liturgies were held at 9am , after which two religious processions started at St George Church in Dolna Maala and St Nicolas Gerakomija in Varosh .
The government , meanwhile , plans to beef up workplace health and safety standards to meet EU standards .
As more than 150,000 vehicles cross it every day , some experts have warned that without reconstruction , the bridge could collapse .
The DSS and the Radicals claim they will annul the SAA , because they say that through the agreement , Serbia indirectly recognised Kosovo 's declaration of independence on February 17th .
These companies say they moved there primarily because Bulgaria boasts the lowest tax rate in the EU , offers cheaper labour , macro @-@ economic stability , good transportation services , cheap property and rent -- much of which applies to Macedonia as well .
Those who built it call the facility " the underground city " given the multitude of networks that function independencty and provide protection to withstand up to a 25 @-@ kilotonne nuclear hit .
Janjevo 's village priest and the head of the Janjevo Croatian community , Don Mate Palic , is pessimistic about the future of the Croats in Kosovo , especially the youth .
In particular , the Bank has promised to back an upcoming secondary roads scheme , as well as the Durres @-@ Morine Highway .
To expedite the process , Macedonia initially signed bilateral agreements with Serbia , Croatia and Montenegro , Justice Ministry spokesperson Mirjana Ilijeva told SETimes .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 14 / 12 / 10
After nine months of largely inconclusive talks between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials last year , Ahtisaari presented his proposal during visits to Belgrade and Pristina on February 2nd .
The Elie Carafoli Institute is the first of its kind in the country , according to the education , research and youth ministry on November 14th .
In cultural news : Contemporary Dance Week opens in Zagreb .
During a meeting Sunday , Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu , Prime Minister Agim Ceku and opposition leaders issued a statement condemning the violence .
Business : JAT resumes Dubrovnik flights
According to statistics from Serbia 's Chamber of Commerce , the country 's exports to Turkey have mostly increased in the textile , metallurgy , food , automotive and agriculture sectors , Türbedar added .
The opposition coalition led by former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica voted against ratification , arguing that Serbia cannot join the EU unless the bloc 's members respect Serbian sovereignty over Kosovo .
Female victims of domestic violence account for more than 30 % of the total number of people killed in RS .
Science and Technology : Turkish prime minister visits CERN in Geneva
The gold medal at the European Fencing Championship went to the Romanian women 's team .
Penalties range from 500 to 800 euros for individual vendors , while companies face 2,000 and 5,000 @-@ euro citations as well as possible closure for anywhere from six months to two years .
The government was especially pleased with the reduction in the size of government , tax reductions and other measures that reduced overall expenditures .
While the country wallows in a 344 billion @-@ euro debt and a deficit around 10 % , an interim coalition government headed by former ECB Vice @-@ President Lucas Papademos is charged with keeping the lifeline loans coming and implementing attached austerity measures , while privatisation plans are running far behind schedule and hopes .
The agreement calls for establishing secure communication links and an interconnected computer network .
" Clearly the original words could have been better chosen and could have avoided any potential misunderstanding , which was all the more important given the timing and of course the location of their pronouncement , " Butler said .
We had money , but we did not have the time or will to spend it .
Over the past two months , Macedonia has been criticised by EU and NATO representatives for lack of political dialogue and a stalemate in the reform process .
If the party chief does not plan to run for prime minister , then SDP Vice President Zeljka Antunovic is the strongest candidate .
For the undocumented migrants , living on the street is the only option .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 16 / 12 / 11
( From left ) Serbia 's President Boris Tadic , Bosnia and Herzegovina tripartite presidency members Zeljko Komsic , Bakir Izetbegovic , Nebojsa Radmanovic and Croatia 's President Ivo Josipovic shake hands after their meeting near Sarajevo on Friday ( February 3rd ) . [ Reuters ]
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 04 / 06 / 09
On the positive side , [ USAID implementing partner ] IREX and the other partners have done a tremendous job in improving the Serbian media 's professionalism .
The warrant for Ganic , Silajdzic said , is not the first aggressive move by Serbia towards his country .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- President Gjorge Ivanov said on Sunday ( November 1st ) that both Macedonia and Greece should make concessions to boost negotiations over their name dispute .
He maintains that the crisis will end once a new head of state is elected .
Attendance improved after the opening ceremony as the match between South Africa and Mexico approached .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- UN envoy Alexander Downer said on Tuesday ( May 4th ) that talks to reunify the divided island will resume in the last week of May .
Croatian and Serbian media have , on a number of occasions , reported that the horses did not get enough food , that some of the horses have died and that they were generally in poor health .
It will bring together a total of some 20 leaders from the region and will be attended also by US President Barack Obama , who will wrap up his European tour with an official visit to Poland .
An estimated 79,000 pensioners may be eligible for the benefit , in addition to more than 50,000 welfare beneficiaries and 30,000 recipients of other kinds of government assistance .
Among the issues the two presidents discussed were ways of boosting bilateral military and economic co @-@ operation .
The athlete holds nothing back , clearly showing her emotions , both when she wins and loses .
" Macedonia accepted implementing the EU 's European arrest warrant and is party to the European Convention on Extradition for Southeast Europe , and signed its Third Additional Protocol , " Foreign Affairs Ministry international law state counselor Goran Stevchevski told SETimes .
According to reports , those are likely to include a possible value added tax ( VAT ) increase , additional reduction of benefits in the public sector , a further fuel duty hike , as well as cuts on Christmas and Easter allowances , referred to as the " 13th wage " in Greece .
Speaking to reporters , she said police suffered no casualties in the attack .
Croatia 's former prime minister denies any wrongdoing in the privatisation of the national oil company , INA .
The framework law would be implemented in stages , according to Diamantopoulou .
" We have to act together in the fight against prejudice that originated from our difficult history , because if we leave room for prejudice , we will come to face numerous problems in the future , " said Serbian President Boris Tadic , who hosted the meeting with his Turkish counterpart , Abdullah Gul , and the members of BiH 's rotating tripartite presidency , Nebojsa Radmanovic , Bakir Izetbegovic and Zeljko Komsic .
Silajdzic and Dodik announced their deal Friday .
The university has its own curricula and gets 75 % of its funding from the state and 25 % from students , who pay about 205 euros a year in tuition .
( EurActiv - 26 / 04 / 07 ; AP , HINA , European Parliament - 25 / 04 / 07 )
As these complications suggest , while Southeast European countries are anxious for the EU to liberalise its visa regime , they have yet to secure the free movement of people even within the region .
We have much hope , but many areas of doubt remain , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Füle said .
Karamanlis reiterated Athens ' position that the matter should be decided by the International Court of Justice in The Hague , whereas Erdogan continued to insist on a bilateral solution .
The tender for selection of a construction company is expected to be announced by the end of 2011 , she said .
Internet providers are required to offer these packages for free .
We should not fear new elections , and there is the possibility of a different majority being formed in the parliament even without elections , " he said .
" I would be confident that in or about the spring of next year we would be able to do just what you are urging upon us . " Some analysts , however , seem to consider such moves premature .
The regional institution -- founded by Serbia , Croatia , Bulgaria , Romania , Ukraine and Moldova -- aims to promote the tourism potential of the Danube River and the economic development of the region .
This phenomenon provides endless comfort for the politicians , the institutions and public officials who are supposed to be the key media target .
The Zagreb suburb of Laniste has become the largest construction site in Croatia .
It has a living room for children to play , a kitchen , dining room , laundry rooms , and is walking distance from the hospital .
Greece will build a fence to stop illegal immigrants . [ Reuters ]
According to Radio Free Europe , Serbia 's Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanovic asked EULEX " to clarify " the facts on which it based the arrests .
Albania recognises the self @-@ proclaimed Republic of Kosovo .
In addition to expanding military operations , granting governors additional powers has been under discussion since the last National Security Council ( MGK ) meeting on August 18th .
After receiving the proposal , he described it as paving the way to sovereignty for Kosovo , which has been under UN administration since 1999 .
The two leaders also discussed nuclear power and diversification of energy supplies .
During the meetings , Davutoglu vowed Turkey 's support for the nation .
The lowest annual rates in May were in Ireland ( -1.7 % ) , Portugal ( -1.2 % ) , Spain and Luxembourg ( -0.9 % ) .
Continued uncertainty over Kosovo 's future could jeopardise regional stability and UN achievements on the ground , UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon warned in a report to the Security Council on Monday ( December 31st ) .
Rexhepi believes the government should sell part of the assets of public enterprises , not so much to fill government coffers , bur rather to eliminate the state monopoly in certain segments .
With no running water or proper hygiene facilities , it raised health issues and was becoming a growing source of concern among Patras residents .
Although the Pact 's tenure is coming to a close , the assistance and mentoring it provided in helping the region grow and prosper is an undeniable success .
In an address to the Greek parliament , Ban , the first UN secretary @-@ general to address lawmakers , said the UN actively supports efforts to resolve the Cypriot issue and has great hope for the talks between leaders of the two communities .
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times in Split - 03 / 04 / 08
As a reminder of Albania 's communist past , bunkers from Enver Hoxha 's regime still dot the country .
Ukraine inherited it after the fall of the USSR . [ Getty Images ]
He says Serbia gets as much as 62 % of energy from coal @-@ fueled thermal plants ; domestic coal reserves will last up to 50 years .
Montenegro is the current European champion in the sport .
The video also implicated former Agriculture Minister Ioan Muresan and local businessman Gheorghe Ciorba .
Analyst Viktor Trifunovski said French and other banks " lowered credit ratings translate into increased need for Greece to save , more budget funds to pay the debt and less for the state administration . [ Aleksandar Pavlevski / SETimes ]
According to the daily Danas , Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA plans to open a shopping centre and department store in Serbia and is searching out sites in the Belgrade area .
" Not for a single moment will I tolerate any political involvement by the army , " he said during the ceremony to invest Rear Admiral Gheorghe Marin as the new chief of staff .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski proposed to add recognition of the Macedonian Orthodox Church and renaming of the Thessaloniki International Airport to ongoing name @-@ dispute talks .
" Romania is not in a position to finance such a large public deficit . " According to him , the current situation was the outcome of " worse than expected " deterioration and lower domestic demand during the first two quarters of 2009 .
Croatian actor Rade Serbedzija won the Best Male Actor award at the 2nd Rome Film Festival for his performance in the Canadian @-@ Greek movie " Fugitive Pieces , " directed by Jeremy Podeswa .
SETimes : What do you find fascinating about Kosovo that would attract American tourists ?
The goal of the Energy Liberalisation Package , she said , is to open energy production , delivery and trade to competition , but not the transmission networks .
According to representative Rada Trajkovic , Belgrade lacks the clout to achieve a solution to its liking .
The delegation was in Tirana to attend a conference on children , organised jointly by the Albanian parliament and UNICEF .
Germany 's Muehlbauer Holding also operates in Serbia .
The average internet usage rate in the EU in the quarter was 57 % .
CEZ entered the Romanian market in 2005 when it took over the energy company Electrica Oltenia .
Other demands included lower excise duties to correspond to living standards in the country and stricter measures to secure pricing policy transparency and quality of the offered fuels .
Backing Osmanagic 's claims is US author Paul Von Ward , an " interdisciplinary cosmologist , " who has written books on reincarnation and extra terrestrial intervention in human history .
Team officials sent her home for failing a drug test .
In his address to delegates , Sanader said the party has made a huge effort to boost Croatia 's economy and improve the country 's image internationally .
This market represents a platform on which companies can develop and consolidate their products and services before breaking into the larger market of the EU .
Vingas echoed " Barba Yorgo 's " view : " Some Greek families living abroad will be much more willing to return to the island with their families and children , and this will contribute to economic development . "
Under the deal signed in Bucharest by representatives of the Turkish Justice Ministry and Romania 's DIICOT , a department at the Justice Ministry specialising in organised crime , police officers and prosecutors from the two countries can set up joint investigations and exchange information .
While it has no plans to become involved in the operation , Ankara has rethought its policy towards the crisis , analysts say .
The contrary stances of the ruling parties and opposition highlight the polarisation of the Serbian public .
Bulgarian weightlifter Boyanka Kostova won the gold medal in the girls ' under @-@ 53kg category at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore on Monday ( August 16th ) .
Efforts to root out organised crime and corruption in Bulgaria have slowed in the past two years , a Sofia @-@ based think tank said last week .
" We have not forgotten our commitments to you , " the British daily Guardian quoted him as saying .
However , Vukovic has doubts the agreement will be used for productive investment , but may be diverted towards real estate and speculation .
On the returns issue , Josipovic said the " doors are open to all citizens who wish to return to Croatia , but [ their ] return must be sustainable . "
" The consequences of the economic crisis are visible ; we have two difficult , crucial years ahead of us , " Karamanlis , the leader of the ruling conservative New Democracy ( ND ) party said .
" We also agreed that we [ would ] begin now preparations for the next season , " Petrovic said .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic kicked off a two @-@ day formal visit to Brussels on Monday ( December 4th ) .
The United States , Denmark and other countries have contributed financial support for upgrading Krivolak , he added .
Meanwhile , solar energy capacity grew from 1.4MW in 2008 to 15MW in 2010 .
The Republika Srpska government and Norway 's Technor Energy signed a contract Tuesday ( August 28th ) on the construction of seven mini hydro power plants .
But the protests have the potential to turn violent , such as in the January 14th demonstrations at two border crossings with Serbia , in Merdar / Merdare and Dheu i Bardhe / Bela Zemlja .
Bogazici University professor of political science Hakan Yilmaz argues that such tactics are a way to distract the electorate .
All other SEE nations , including EU members Bulgaria , Greece and Romania , slipped in their positions .
The week @-@ long competition brought together a total of 28 tennis players , including 19 participants in the main draw of the ATP World Tour 250 tournament .
The government says prison system has substantially improved , but others point to nepotism and corruption . [ Reuters ]
By Ayhan Simsek for Southeast European Times -- 30 / 06 / 09
International institutions like the IMF and World Bank continue to recognise Macedonia 's business progress , having ranked it the world 's third reformer in 2008 @-@ 2009 , according to the Bank 's Doing Business Report 2010 .
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( EBRD ) and the International Finance Corporation ( IFC ) have agreed to provide 58.8m euros in financing to the Greek cement maker Titan for construction of a plant in Albania .
In just a few months , prices of key goods and services rose almost 50 % , prompting the government to increase pensions and salaries in the public sector by 10 % .
The journalists , ignoring the ICTY rule that such sections must not be published , released the names .
" But we are at a point now that we have a defence against these weapons . "
Russia , meanwhile , stepped up its rhetoric , with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accusing the Alliance of protecting a " criminal regime . "
Albanian national football team coach Arie Haan resigned on April 15th following a series of poor results in the qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup .
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan categorically rejects those terms on the grounds that no religion permits terrorism and that it would be ugly to put the word Islam before terrorism .
" The United States supports Serbia on its path to membership in the EU and the WTO . "
Guzel said he had not looked for alternative destinations .
" The measures are correct and in the right direction , but not enough ; they do not deal with the problems at their root , " financial reporter and analyst Babis Papadimitriou told SETimes .
That attitude changed only after companies under the direct control of the Russian leadership began operating in Serbia and BiH .
If Sofia chooses that option , another 600m euros of taxpayers ' money would have to be paid for equipment already ordered , plus about 250m euros to pay off debts .
" The United States is our ally , our strategic partner .
Stratos Georgoulas , a sociology professor at the University of the Aegean on the island of Lesbos , said he doesn 't think the protest movement will peter out .
The facility , which will be based in the northern town of Subotica , will be Swarovski 's first manufacturing unit abroad -- and is expected to employ 600 people .
Political analysts in Romania said the country will now be better poised to meet today 's security challenges .
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Macedonian Labour and Social Policy Minister Xhelal Bajrami voiced hope that the document would be signed after diplomatic relations are established between the two countries .
They now fear unemployment will reach 5.5 % in 2009 , as opposed to 4.5 % in December 2008 .
The new bailout for Greece will see the current arrangement of EC , IMF and European Central Bank auditors visiting the country every three months to review its progress in meeting the terms of the first bailout replaced by a " monitoring capacity on the ground . "
Their deaths followed the October 6th murder of Ivana Hodak , the 26 @-@ year @-@ old daughter of a prominent Croatian lawyer .
This is proven by the fact that his people have erased all the data from the prime minister 's office server , " Bizhga tells SETimes .
But some analysts , such as Sarah Fischer from American University , who has researched the headscarf issue in Turkey for years , says the topic has not been nearly as prominent in this election cycle as in the past .
It is because of its rich reserves , the increasing price in the European markets , or because Albania offers very good conditions for foreign investments ?
Secondly , Bulgaria would be able to reduce its dependence on Gazprom , which , taking advantage of its monopoly , keeps raising the price of the natural gas it delivers to the country , Ivanov continued .
But former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica , leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Serbia , said that Serbia had been " humiliated " in the talks .
" The mayor of Baia Mare said he was afraid of nothing when it comes to law and order .
" I expect the victory of the democratic forces , the victory of a policy that is defined by one goal - membership in the EU and improvement of the citizens ' living standards , " he said .
Representatives of the Greek government and the Getty Museum sealed an agreement on the return of two Greek antiquities -- a 4th century BC gold Macedonian wreath and a marble statue -- to Athens by the end of March .
" You are not alone on this road .
The coalition partners are also at odds over several other high @-@ level government appointments , as well as over a corruption case brought against former Prime Minister Adrian Nastase .
" By leading the detrimental policy of no alternative to Europe , the current authorities have managed to shake up all values established on October 5th , " Petkovic says .
A Reuters report quoted the coalition 's leader , Victor Ponta , the chair of Romania 's Social Democratic Party , as telling the agency last week that he wanted an early election .
One of the main issues defining the status of Serbian women in society is economics .
The agreement signed Tuesday underlines co @-@ operation between the UK and Turkey , and calls for " more action in the fight against terrorism , " including exchanges of intelligence and evidence .
Following separate discussions with Greek Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat , Pascoe said he is " always optimistic " about ending the decades @-@ long division of the island .
Young participants flocked to the seminar , which ran from October 26th to November 2nd .
Talks with interested financial institutions will begin in September .
She spends two hours a day -- bringing Ikonija lunch , cleaning up , helping to pay bills , and handling doctor visits and personal care .
This is the largest @-@ ever FDI in Croatia .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu ( left ) met with US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried in Pristina on March 7th . [ Laura Hasani ]
Economy Minister Mladjan Dinkic announced that the World Bank approved a 134m @-@ euro loan for Serbia . [ Getty Images ]
Thirteen Kurds from Turkey were arrested February 5th on suspicion of financing terrorism . [ Getty Images ]
Albania and Cyprus were the only European countries to see economic growth in the first quarter .
He says Christofias has offered to let the Turkish Cypriots share a rotating presidency for Cyprus , and is so insistent on a bi @-@ zonal , bi @-@ communal federation that he 's willing to make concessions that many Cypriots vehemently oppose .
The two countries began mending ties after Turkish President Abdullah Gul 's unprecedented visit to Yerevan last September , when he and Sarkisian sat side by side during a World Cup qualifier match between their national football teams .
Prime Minister Emil Boc , whose cabinet was toppled amid a crisis in the former ruling coalition , will stay in power for the time being .
" The choice of all the Balkans , together with Kosovo , should be EU membership , " Sarkozy said after meeting with Prime Minister Hashim Thaci in Paris .
Swedish company Ericsson announced on May 28th plans to purchase Turkey 's systems integration company Bizitek for an undisclosed sum .
However , its score has dropped slightly , to 13.00 .
Sixty bridges and four overpasses damaged by heavy truck traffic are being repaired with NATO funding .
" The agreement is not ideal , as we talked in bad circumstances , " he said " [ But ] our reaction has prevented Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci from putting into practice what was intended , " the daily Zëri quoted him as saying .
" The unions ' participation is the end of union engagement and the beginning of political engagement .
" Slovenia will not lift its veto on Croatia 's accession talks unless there is progress in resolving the border issue , " said Pahor , noting there would be more high @-@ level talks in the future .
As the current crisis unfolds , it has become clear that we are confronted with an event of long @-@ lasting impact . [ Getty Images ]
Caught off guard by the scope of the case , the Romanian Football Federation ( FRF ) decided to assign referees for the remaining matches this season by drawing lots .
However , MEI is opposed to the project for the construction of the country 's second nuclear power plant in the town of Belene on the Danube River .
The chief of a border police station and a police officer were involved .
Losing biodiversity " would reduce the ability to adapt for the farming cultures , and it would make part of our biocultural heritage disappear , " he tells SETimes .
The Bank says the relative political stability and commitment to reforms since 1998 have led to robust growth in private sector activity .
Unemployment in Bulgaria continued to drop , reaching a 6.2 % average for the country in May , down from 6.5 % the previous month , the Balkan nation 's Employment Agency said in mid @-@ June .
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Prize money totals 110,000 euros .
Albania ( 2.20 ) and BiH ( 1.97 ) were cited among several Eastern Europe countries that recorded a low score on this indicator .
One of the accords envisions Austria financing construction of a railway link between Kotor and Lovcen , and the other one provides for bilateral economic collaboration .
" We demand that all students who have 48 points in the previous academic year be fully exempt from paying tuition , and the price of university admission be no higher than three [ months ] of minimum wages in Serbia [ about 450 euros ] , " a student who identified himself as Vojislav D told SETimes .
The Resen colony is unique in that " it is the only colony in the Balkans with its own exhibition , " said art director Mitko Nonevski .
Her unit is in an apart @-@ hotel building , a type of property that has been a hit among foreign buyers .
However , commentators and fans alike express concern about the way the investigations are being carried out .
BiH , Serbia , Croatia agree to help each other on road to EU
Police said it was the work of one man who entered the building of the National Gallery through a small balcony door , on a side wall , after deliberately activating alarms the night before , apparently leading a guard to leave one disabled .
The youngest candidate and the one with the briefest party membership , Zoran Milanovic , is the new president of Croatia 's main opposition Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) .
" Romania is directly interested in seeing Georgia and Ukraine get an Euro @-@ Atlantic anchor and backs approaches by the two states in this direction , " Cioroianu stressed .
A team of European scientists conducted a six @-@ day expedition to study the Danube River , starting on Tuesday ( August 14th ) .
Prime Minister Hashim Thaci described it as a step towards strengthening " peace , stability and regional co @-@ operation . "
In one particular case , a draft report by experts at the Istanbul Archeology Museum prompted the ministry of culture and tourism to announce a ban on such construction in the city 's historic centre .
In some polls , he is ahead of the main opposition candidate , Ljubomir Frckovski .
Her mother in law , Ajete , waiting to vote after her , is more concerned about the overall situation .
He was then defeated in the run @-@ off by Parvanov , who won a second term in office after taking 76 % of the vote .
" The territory of the Srebrenica municipality needs to have the status of district and as such should be taken out of the jurisdiction of the Republika Srpska institutions , " the Bosniak and Croat members of the BiH presidency , Haris Silajdzic and Zeljko Komsic , said in a statement .
The vote came after a recommendation by EP rapporteur Francesco Enrico Speroni , whose report was approved by the Juridical Affairs Committee on June 23rd .
New Jersey @-@ based Barr Pharmaceuticals has just bought Croatian drug manufacturer Pliva , Croatia has announced it will boost its deployment of soldiers to Afghanistan , and the United States has once again approved military aid to Croatia .
" In addition , house prices have fallen so far , so his apartment now is worth less than when [ the person ] took the loan , " Eric said .
They call him Miro and he hopes take " the responsibility " of representing his country all the way in Oslo in May .
Parliament passed it last month .
More than 400 intellectuals from all over the world , famous artists and several ministers of culture , as well as Arab League Secretary @-@ General Amr Moussa , are attending the event in Sarajevo .
" If the government really wanted to pass the audit [ it would be ] able to carefully draw up the guarantee and put them into law .
US Vice @-@ President Joe Biden ( centre ) is welcomed by Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu ( left ) and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
The party represents another option for ethnic Albanians in Macedonia , Selmani says . [ Getty Images ]
" We will also support other parties ' candidates in some regions where they proved they are working towards the general benefit , " said Tanovic .
Parliament will continue debating the new government Wednesday , with a vote expected later in the day . ( RTCG , Cafe del Montenegro , Portal Analitika - 28 / 12 / 10 )
Experts interviewed by SETimes say economic and political factors are shaping official policy .
US Steel is one of the biggest exporters in Serbia . [ Reuters ]
" I have consistently stated my own view of what occurred in 1915 , and my view of that history has not changed , " Obama wrote in a statement Saturday ( April 23rd ) .
The exhibition continues until April 30th .
Macedonia urged to ramp up reforms for 2008 NATO invitation
Over 100,000 people are employed in the Serbian education system .
Vojin Dimitrijevic , director of the Belgrade Center for Human Rights , told SETimes that " nothing major " had changed with the verdict , because Perisic was sentenced for supporting crimes , rather than for genocide .
A memorandum of intent signed by Romania and Gazprom on October 13th had sparked rumours that Bulgaria could be excluded . ( EurActiv - 22 / 10 / 10 ; Standart , RIA Novosti , Novinite , Focus - 21 / 10 / 10 )
See , in a multiethnic society you have to be very careful when you announce renovations , especially of religious buildings , because you can 't favour only one ethnic group .
Almost four years have passed since the Olympic flame burned in Athens 's Olympic Stadium , heralding the start of the last Summer Games .
SETimes : In what format would Kosovo have talks with Serbia on political issues ?
It raised the interest rate on treasury bills from 5.08 % to 5.25 % and expects the action to curb inflation temporarily .
Djelic and Michelin CEO Michel Rollier also discussed capacity .
The solution , he suggests , lies in increased exports and the restructuring of public companies .
On Monday , 200 women from the group known as the Mothers of Srebrenica marched to Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende 's office , near Parliament , carrying banners with the victims ' names .
A prominent expert on the PKK and counterterrorism , Nihat Ali Ozcan , said the ongoing fifth major operation would not be a solution alone to the PKK problem .
Librag company , formed in 1996 by the Sarajevo Association of Deaf and Hearing Impaired Persons , specialises in metal works .
Lulzim Basha : Albania set off on its journey towards European and Euro @-@ Atlantic integration years ago .
Fourth Bulgaria @-@ Romania ferry to be launched this fall
But some Croatian politicians do not see things this way .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 27 / 12 / 10
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The opposition Democratic Party of Albanians ( DPA ) walked out of parliament Monday ( August 17th ) as promised , joined by the smaller ethnic Albanian New Democracy party .
Such reactions show how difficult it can be to enforce rule of law amid the ongoing political dispute over Kosovo 's independence .
It is the first investment by a Serbian firm in a company from the EU .
There were ten abstentions .
Today , it has been accepted by 170 UN member countries .
The International Commission for Missing Persons ( ICMP ) in BiH , which developed the technology in co @-@ operation with BiH scientists , confirmed that Sarajevo will host its new global headquarters and central forensic laboratory .
Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica reiterated on Tuesday that his country is determined to keep Kosovo within its borders and would appeal any decision to grant it independence .
Serbia and the IMF met this week to hammer out details of a so @-@ called precautionary agreement , expected to be reached by autumn , after Serbia 's stand @-@ by loan expired last month .
The trial is expected to take six months .
Serbia is not happy about it either , fearing the referendum could affect its EU bid .
Turkish Parliament approves direct national vote for president
The industry is facing a thorough restructuring , which will lead to a major overhaul of activities in the sector and potential job cuts .
" There 's a big job ahead of us .
In addition , they want transformation of Lajcak 's Office of the High Representative to an EU special envoy 's office .
Still fuming over alleged electoral misconduct and manipulation in the June 2009 general elections , the SP and some smaller opposition parties are offering an olive branch of sorts , but one arguably designed to poke the ruling Democratic Party ( DP ) in the eye .
Although 2008 saw some successes , the country still has a long way to go in terms of meeting EU requirements .
It would offer recommendations on how to address issues in the judicial sector within the context of the EU accession process .
Several months before the official launch of its accession talks , Turkey signed a protocol extending its 1963 customs union agreement with the EU to all members , including Cyprus .
Also in science and technology : Greece develops a fix for Aegean island water shortages , and Turkey introduces internet access on trains .
Skiadas points out that when someone considers renting , they rarely see underlying problems such as leaks , poor insulation , humidity or inefficient window sealing .
Nuclear energy expert Yordan Yordanov , who headed the Kozloduy plant between 2000 and 2001 , was one of the authors of the idea to install two more reactors at the plant .
If the 2011 budget revenue from the sale is 300m euros , then it is clear that our expectations are approximately 300m euros and any potential investor will offer no more than the expected price , and we have done everything to devalue PTK , " Abdixhiku says .
It opened with a screening of " Shadows , " directed by Milco Mancevski .
She noted that the lack of preferential measures affected prices .
" The arrest is not only good news for the Balkans , but for the stability of the region and gives new impetus to Serbia 's EU accession process .
At the same time , however , Belgrade concurred with the need for talks . " The Security Council is deeply divided over the issue of Kosovo and Metohija , but dialogue is the only way out of crisis .
The curious habit was a way to showcase the importance of provincial media outlets .
EC report urges Serbia to reform judiciary , fight corruption
Selling newborns is the latest twist in Balkan @-@ style organised crime .
" We have all changed over time .
However , it is still among the 85 nations in the medium human development cluster .
But until the law was passed , we depended solely on the good will of the authorities and foreign donations , " she added .
I am praying for the peace of his soul , " Walesa said .
" My country has the potential to become a small but strong energy superpower in the region .
Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli was in France on Thursday ( December 18th ) , promoting improved business conditions in her country .
He voiced hope that the United States and other countries would strengthen their support for the EU @-@ backed Nabucco pipeline project , which would deliver natural gas from the Caspian Sea via Turkey and the Balkan states .
The five members that have not extended recognition are Cyprus , Greece , Romania , Slovakia and Spain .
World Economic Forum Report : No simple recipe for competitiveness
The " Global MetroMonitor 2011 : Volatility , Growth and Recovery " report by Brookings Institution includes the western province of Izmir at fourth place , Ankara at sixth and Istanbul at seventh .
In effect , political stakeholders have reached a deal that should make everyone happy .
Tadic said Belgrade is ready to move ahead to avoid rekindling old prejudices . " [ President Gul ] and I are friends .
Until now , the military relied on conscripts and regular officers .
" We mustn 't forget that if Turkey acts against the problem on its own , its opportunities will be limited , " she said .
Isn 't it time we stopped thinking about him and saying everything is his fault ? "
Kosovo institutions lost control over the courts in the Serb @-@ dominated north , including in Zubin Potok , three years ago , soon after Pristina declared its independence .
Police investigators inspect the military bus that was bombed Tuesday ( June 22nd ) in Istanbul . [ Getty Images ]
Turkey and Macedonia strengthen cultural co @-@ operation .
" It has been shown in the past months that throwing money at the problems is just not good enough , " Bastian said .
The SNP captured 54,545 votes in the March 2009 election and holds 16 seats in parliament .
Serbia has issued nearly 1,200 biometric passports to Kosovo Albanians and Albanians living in southern Serbia since July 2008 , the daily Danas quoted Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic as saying .
More than a few on both sides are prepared to soldier along under the status quo , even as the internationals fret and the potential consequences loom .
Others saw " Fortress Europe " reducing productivity gaps vis @-@ à @-@ vis the US economy , and even overtaking it in some fields .
Instead , she said , they should contact the police or the Interpol office in their country .
Romania 's defence ministry and Lockheed Martin signed a 78.3m @-@ euro contract for co @-@ production of 17 multi @-@ mission surveillance radar systems .
The inflation rate last month stood at 0.7 % compared to 3 % a year ago .
The pipeline will mostly pump crude oil from Russia and the Caspian Basin in Kazakhstan -- arriving on tankers from Novorossiysk -- between Burgas and Alexandroupolis .
" In order to address longstanding structural reform challenges , Serbia has three priorities : Business Environment , Business Environment and Business Environment , " Loup Brefort , World Bank country manager for Serbia , said in an email statement for SETimes on November 25th .
" My life will never be the same as those who did it to me are still free , " she says .
The new museum is located at the base of the Acropolis and provides a direct view of the Sacred Rock .
However , he added , the idea of a Western coalition conducting military operations in a Muslim country has never been appealing to the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , which has its roots in political Islam .
" The OSCE can speed things up just by being present when certain activities are in question .
He has already signaled that drumming up funds for the energy sector will be one of his key areas of attention .
Similar resolutions passed the same committee in 2000 , 2005 and 2007 , but none of them reached a House floor vote .
" Democracy and Capitalism : Incompatible Concepts . " " Nazi Merkel , Nazi Sarkozy . " " Parliament , TV , and the bankers : They work together . " " Signatures for Referendum : Democracy Now . " These are a small sample of the slogans that meet the eyes of Greek lawmakers as they look out towards the square .
Food price growth picked up to 25.2 % in March .
Once one of Europe 's well @-@ known makers of inexpensive cars , Zastava hit hard times with the breakup of Yugoslavia and now assembles the Fiat Punto .
The Istanbul Stock Exchange composite index plummeted to 29,096.18 points on Wednesday ( October 8th ) , but stocks recovered and reached 29,900 points . [ Getty Images ]
" This anniversary commemorates our partnership , reminds us of the progress made , and underscores the promise of Albania 's future , especially as you take the necessary steps to achieve the goal of membership in the European Union , " Clinton said in a press release .
" We will take our actions .
" The issues for great concern are northern Kosovo -- getting security and free movement of people and merchandise ; Bosnia and Herzegovina -- the political deadlock forming a national government ; and Albania -- some signs of progress in the frozen and detrimental relation between the big parties , " the document 's author , Swedish PACE member Bjorn von Sydow told SETimes .
" We needed to let the government know that we exist and that we are the backbone of the economy .
The IMF has agreed , and reduced expectations for growth of the Serbian economy to 2 % from 3 % .
SOFIA , Bulgaria -- The centre @-@ right Blue Coalition and the conservative Order , Law , Justice Party ( RZS ) refused on Friday ( July 17th ) to sign a memorandum to support the minority government formed by the Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria ( GERB ) .
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Ardent opponents of the pre @-@ 1989 regime saw the act as a good occasion to bring down that statue and similar monuments across the country .
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According to the poll , 71 % of Serbs believe Belgrade should continue co @-@ operating with the EU in the event it recognises Kosovo independence , while 29 % would support severing diplomatic ties with the bloc , Belgrade @-@ based news agency Beta reported .
The EU 's Economic and Financial Affairs Council on Tuesday ( May 5th ) approved a 5 @-@ billion @-@ euro aid package for Romania to help tackle the effects of " a sharp drop in capital inflows resulting from the international financial crisis . "
" This strategy can only be advanced by the enforcement of a draconian , undemocratic set of measures on the Serbian community in North Kosovo , " Tadic said .
The draft was approved with the votes of the Bosniak and Croat presidency members , Zeljko Komsic and Bakir Izetbegovic , who outvoted Serb presidency member Nebojsa Radmanovic .
Polls suggest a tight race between the ruling Croatian Democratic Union and the main opposition Social Democrats .
Serbia 's leading tennis player , Novak Djokovic , won the Masters Cup in Shanghai on Sunday ( November 16th ) .
Thaci underlined that Kosovo will have to fulfill the European criteria and become equal with states in the region .
Culture Minister Giorgos Voulgarakis welcomed the agreement , saying it confirmed mutual confidence .
His Democratic Party of Kosovo ( PDK ) has teamed up with the former ruling party , the Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) , in a bid to give Kosovo unified leadership as it seeks independence this year .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Presidency Chairman Haris Silajdzic wrapped up a visit to the United States on Monday ( May 26th ) .
Plavsic , who is serving an 11 @-@ year sentence after pleading guilty to war crimes charges , told the court that Krasnijik was one of the most influential figures during the BiH conflict .
The average monthly salary in Kosovo reached 272 euros in March , according to a report by the Statistics Institute , published on Monday ( June 7th ) .
The internet community found it hilarious , and Kirin received a new nickname .
Konstantinos Soukos , a 34 @-@ year @-@ old physical education instructor , echoed that sentiment , adding " Greece is a member of the EU and since other EU members travel visa @-@ free to the United States , the same should apply to Greeks . "
Also in science news : Romania launches a lab for measuring cell phone radiation .
In his regular report to the Security Council on Kosovo , released several days after the ninth round of the Vienna talks , Annan voiced disappointment that the Serbs and Kosovo Albanians had failed to come closer in their positions .
( Reuters , AFP , DPA , Balkan Insight , B92 , Slovenian EU Presidency website - 10 / 03 / 08 )
The new prime minister also addressed the battle against corruption and organised crime .
Such statements can undermine support for Kosovo at this crucial time , " he said .
" These are the three positions that have been stated , " Shala said on Sunday .
Asked by journalists whether Russia might use its Security Council veto power , Fried said only that Russia is a partner of the United States in the six @-@ member Contact Group , and that the group would work to resolve the issue .
Djuric explained the importance of European integration was not properly explained to the population and the authorities have been irresponsible in the entire accession process .
Albanian Central Bank Governor Ardian Fullani said on Wednesday ( February 23rd ) that economic growth in the country is stable , leaving interest rates unchanged at 5 % .
In their first face @-@ to @-@ face talks on March 21st , he and Talat agreed to start preparations for new direct negotiations .
UN prosecutors had sought a 15 @-@ year prison sentence for Delic , who is the most senior Bosnian Muslim officer the ICTY has convicted thus far .
So it was no surprise that she called him after winning the award .
If Moscow continues to block a Security Council decision on Kosovo , the EU is expected to take over within the coming months and push for implementation of former UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari 's plan , granting the province internationally supervised independence .
I am pleased to say that procedures for ratifying agreements and treaties between the countries in the field of security , justice , economy and finances have been intensified , " Veljanofski said during his visit .
Like Milchin , the previously uncovered spy and constitutional court president Trandafil Ivanovski also denied being a collaborator .
According to data from Promonte and T @-@ mobile , last year in Montenegro 263 million SMS messages were sent within the country .
DPA leader Menduh Thaci said these issues are priorities and everyone should offer their support to guarantee positive outcomes .
However , the apologetic tone of Montenegro 's pro @-@ independence parties , which have run the republic for the last decade , has been criticised by pro @-@ Serbian parties in Montenegro .
This latest honour means the world to Vasic .
Albania 's Juliana Pasha got 62 points for her song " It 's All about You , " which landed her in 16th place .
By Blerta Foniqi @-@ Kabashi for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 29 / 01 / 07
SETimes : Do you view the award as recognition of Tose as a person who , in many ways , unified the Balkans ?
Approximately 1,200 soldiers , marines and airmen from nearly 40 countries are expected to participate in roughly 1,000 military communication tests over a two @-@ week period .
The scientific institution was established based on a programme of plant genetic resources conservation adopted by the RS parliament in 2008 .
SETimes : How do you see the developments in northern Kosovo ?
This was the first flight between the two destinations in more than 20 years .
Neither side has shown any will to back off from its initial stance on the core issue of Kosovo 's status .
As with other vaccines , neither of the two showed positive effects when used individually in previous tests .
By Marina Roganovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica - 06 / 01 / 11
EU 's Fouere urges Macedonian politicians to resume dialogue
The group 's next meeting officials could take place by the end of the month .
Because our people , as I like to say , have TV sets instead of a brain .
In Pristina , Droutsas met with President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
In an effort to boost its image for the EU as a land where the rule of law holds , Bosnia and Herzegovina hit a remote Wahhabi enclave .
Albanian weightlifter Romela Begaj won a bronze medal in the women 's 58kg category at the European Weightlifting Championship on Sunday ( April 5th ) in Bucharest .
Moreover , the Macedonian government agreed to a new territorial re @-@ organisation of the municipalities that grouped Albanians in certain areas into a majority .
" The authority of power and wealth is bountiful in today 's world , but power of moral authority is the privilege of only a few .
He questioned " living together in a hybrid country in which everybody is pursuing his own agenda . "
" The new agenda is good " for Turkey , says Yilmaz , " because it will compete with AKP on issues of democratisation and liberalisation . "
Milososki , meanwhile , said his country has demonstrated its commitment to Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
" This journey to Pristina was almost symbolic for how difficult it must have been for all of them to take a big step out of their story , to listen to the other side and even more so , to build bridges in real life , " Narval told SETimes .
" The court dismisses the accusations , " Tripoli District Court Judge Salem Hamrouni said after a hearing that lasted only minutes .
The French president added that he opposed opening the remaining five key policy chapters , which he says are based on assumption of full membership .
Committee Chairman Sefik Dzaferovic confirmed that no deal has been reached on implementing the judgment .
Currently , the state @-@ run Telekom Srbija provides service to about three million home and business customers .
By Vlatko Vukotic for Southeast European Times - 30 / 10 / 07
We are also to adopt an action plan that envisages a number of anti @-@ violence measures .
" A factor in the investment climate is both political risk and instability , which is increasing because of Nikolic 's strike and weakening the view that investing in Serbia is justified , " said Kovacevic .
ECHR : Bulgaria must address " systemic " judicial problem
They are trying to win for themselves . " says Goran Milutinovic .
We thought that quickly and easily we will build democratic institutions , rule of law and a developed economy in order to provide a decent life for the citizens , " Ramadani told SETimes .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski invited Erhard Busek , the special co @-@ ordinator of the Stability Pact for Southeast Europe , to advise the government on EU accession issues .
The Serbs are looking with envy at the Czech state company CEZ , which made a few large purchases of power plants and electricity distribution in Bulgaria , Poland and Romania , and now is participating in the tender for Kosovo 's thermoelectric plant , negotiating in Republika Srpska , and preparing to invest some 4 billion euros at home over the next 10 years .
" The trial chamber failed to appreciate the gravity of the threat that witness intimidation posed to the trial 's integrity , " ICTY President Patrick Robinson said , reading his decision Wednesday ( July 21st ) .
Greece supports the aspiration of all peoples in Southeast Europe to become part of the EU , said Greek Foreign Ministere Stavros Lambridinis ( left ) during a press conference with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci . [ Reuters ]
In addition to South Stream , Bulgaria is one of the five European countries involved in the EU @-@ sponsored Nabucco pipeline project , designed to transport Caspian and Middle Eastern natural gas via the Balkans to Europe , while bypassing Russia .
The purpose of his trip was to discuss measures to protect the EU 's financial interests in Bulgaria .
" The support the PKK gets is mostly from financial contributions that are collected from its supporters through social @-@ cultural unions .
Construction of the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis pipeline is set to start in 2008 and will cost around 709m euros .
" The security situation in Kosovo has improved in the last years , " KFOR deputy chief public affairs officer Jürgen Bredtmann told SETimes .
Another prominent watchdog concluded earlier this year that press freedom had " worsened considerably " since Bulgaria joined the EU two years ago , referring to incidents of intimidation against investigative journalists and the overall climate of the media sector in the country .
Bulgaria re @-@ launched construction of its second nuclear power plant ( NPP ) on Wednesday ( September 3rd ) , in a bid to regain its leading position on the regional power market .
The plan envisions the construction of three new gas pipelines -- Nabucco , White Stream and the Interconnector @-@ Turkey @-@ Greece @-@ Italy ( ITGI ) -- that would bring Caspian gas to Europe , while bypassing Russia .
The 35 charged include former Belgrade Commercial Court president Goran Kljajevic and a judge of the court , Delinka Djurdjevic , along with several well @-@ known Serbian businessmen .
Gorenje plans to produce washers and dryers in Zajecar , Serbia .
Historians and other professors have more leeway to examine controversial subjects , but some constraints remain in place .
" But like all democracies , the parties in power have their own business constituencies to look after and only time will tell how serious Turkey as a whole is about combating the underworld of the Turkish business community . "
The launch and use of the PET , a medical and research tool , would boost diagnostics and therapy in different medical fields .
First , there must not be other candidates with the required skills and qualifications among those that have already been admitted to the domestic labour market .
" The Libyan people must be free to determine their own future , " the statement from the meeting said .
The prosecutors decided at the plenary to base the prosecutors ' Permanent Technical Secretariat in Bucharest -- a decision publicly welcomed by Kovesi .
The Yugoslav People 's Army ( JNA ) withdraws from Slovenia after a 10 @-@ day war .
The year is ending on a high note for one Serbian factory .
President Stipe Mesic was the first to mention this possibility saying that otherwise it might be difficult for the election winner to form a government .
Angola is at the bottom of the list , preceded by Burundi , Chad , Timor @-@ Leste and Mozambique .
The Gorani have their own language , albeit only in spoken form .
The only other SEE country classified as " free " was Greece , which tied for 56th with Ghana and Mali .
Prices are especially low in comparison with Mediterranean countries with similar conditions -- Cyprus , France , Greece , Italy , Portugal and Spain .
Meanwhile , speaking in Berlin on Tuesday , Papandreou urged Greece 's critics to recognise the " superhuman effort " the country is making to cut back its budget deficit .
Do they seek to find another in the same field , or do they look elsewhere ?
It was officially unfrozen in April 2005 , about three years after authorities made the decision to resume construction .
Welcoming those steps as a " good start , " Schwarz @-@ Schilling stressed the need for more far @-@ reaching measures .
The region 's first joint freight railway since the breakup of Yugoslavia , Kargo 10 , started operations this week .
Foul play is not suspected in what President Branko Crvenkovski called a " huge accident . "
The Financial Times will publish the invitation .
Do you think that , if approved , it would have impacted the reliability of the election results ?
Romania became the first country to introduce the new Sandero Stepway car model on Wednesday ( June 17th ) , Mediafax reported .
" I am sorry to see what the Libyans are going through , for the simple reason that I have never had any problems with ordinary people " there , she told SETimes in a telephone interview on Friday ( April 1st ) .
He met with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso , European Parliament President Josep Borrell , NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer , Belgium 's King Albert II and Belgian government officials .
He told the Kosovo daily Koha Ditore that Serbia , with the Vienna Agreement , " has accepted such a right , but also an obligation . "
UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari warned on Monday ( February 5th ) that if the UN Security Council failed to impose a solution for the province , it could lead to a return to violence . [ Getty Images ]
No fewer than 28 entities contested the 2005 elections : 14 parties within three coalitions and another 14 parties running on their own .
A police reform deal reached late last week by the Bosniak and Serb leaders , Haris Silajdzic and Milorad Dodik , fell short of EU requirements , High Representative Miroslav Lajcak said Monday ( October 1st ) .
Sonja Biserko , president of the Serbian Helsinki Committee for Human Rights , told SETimes that the ICTY appears determined to get to the bottom of the case .
Gazprom seeks entry to Bulgarian electricity market
The goal is to enhance Skopje 's appeal and administrative functionality .
Dink was laid to rest at Balikli Armenian Cemetery , where his parents were also buried .
The climate in Serbia 's banking sector is heating up , placing bankers on thin ice .
" The Patriarchate is one of the most important monuments of the late period in Europe .
The mid @-@ air gig broke the Guinness World Record for the ' Highest and Fastest Ever Concert ' .
Crvenkovski said the state strategy on the issue must be defined but that the country 's strategic goals should not be affected .
" This measure cannot be enforced .
The requests , both submitted on August 18th , called for the disqualification of Judge Alphons Orie , or any other judges from the Netherlands , from all judicial proceedings in his case .
Frequent strikes and disruptions next door have pressed Macedonian firms to consider alternative trade routes .
Again , this goes back to Roman times , having its origin in a ritual aimed at ensuring protection of crops .
" We already have all support to create pro @-@ European alliances in local councils in 27 regions , " said Liberal @-@ Democrat parliamentary group leader Valeriu Strelet .
As University students in Albania head back to school , numbers show that more of them are choosing the private option .
However , according to the Chamber of Civil Engineers , the plan only focuses on retrofitting buildings and , consequently , excludes housing demolishment and the reconstruction of old buildings which cannot be strengthened due to financial limitations .
Serbia signed a debt @-@ for @-@ investment agreement with Germany , one of the Paris Club creditors .
Although the consortium paid 1 euro to enter the market , it will invest at least 100m euros in the power station , which was built in 1966 by the Chinese and restructured in the 1980s with Czech technology .
They therefore oppose any strong unitary government under Greek Cypriot control .
There are between 120,000 and 150,000 Serbs there , or 7 % to 8 % of the population .
While other former communist states are now in the EU , the Western Balkan countries are still at earlier stages of accession -- even though the former Yugoslavia was comparatively prosperous and developed .
During the campaign ahead of Sunday 's parliamentary elections , Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis suggested that Athens would block Skopje 's entry into both the EU and NATO until the name issue is resolved .
Officials in Sarajevo want to establish a state agriculture ministry , but politicians from Republika Srpska ( RS ) say it is not necessary , claiming that certain functions will be taken from RS to the state level , and in turn weaken the entity .
A study released by the Institute for Advanced Studies ( GAP ) on Wednesday ( November 23rd ) shows that more than 2,200 Kosovars currently work for foreign contractors and international organisations in Afghanistan send contribute 42m euros in remittances annually .
The trend is towards sharper polarization in Turkish politics and renewed tension between the government and secularists .
Selling cigarettes to minors and advertising tobacco products are also now illegal .
What will be judged here is the right of self @-@ determination and the right of strengthening the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the internationally recognised and sovereign state , " Jeremic told Serbian state television , RTS .
" That is the most specific move on the way to joining the EU , " Konjevic told Southeast European Times .
The company 's corporate manager in Romania , Doina Kavake , denied any connection between the decision and the global financial crisis .
UN head hopes new Kosovo talks will produce agreement
If the link is severed , Iran risks losing the sources of its own legitimacy .
Kosovo artists held a number of events Thursday ( March 6th ) to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of national hero Adem Jashari .
Romanian trade unions threaten more protests
Deploying with the ISAF is another milestone for a country that aspires to become a full NATO member .
The deadline for submission of bids is July 30th .
Turkey 's score is close to the average for the Southeast Europe ( SEE ) region -- 6.81 -- which is also above the global average of 6.74 , as measured by the Canadian think @-@ tank .
By Tzvetina Borisova for Southeast European Times -- 05 / 12 / 11
You must know that some problems don 't get resolved , like Cyprus or the Middle East .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina - 17 / 11 / 11
Bishop of Montenegro and the Coast Amfilohije and Bishop of Backa Irinej were the other two names in the Book .
The traditional EXIT festival will run from July 12th to the 15th in Novi Sad , a city north of Belgrade , with a four @-@ day single ticket costing 80 euros .
Another of its major holdings is M : tel , the mobile communications operator in Montenegro .
" I 'd like to see a brand new constitution , " Cengiz told SETimes .
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev confirmed their participation .
" Problems with the penal system are manifold and well known , and Kamel bin Ali 's escape is just the latest in a long litany of problems that the authorities , and FBiH Minister of Justice Felix Vidovic , have failed to address over a period of several years . "
Article 301 of the code makes it a crime to " insult Turkishness , " and has been used to target scores of intellectuals , including Orhan Pamuk , winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature , and Hrant Dink , a prominent Turkish @-@ Armenian editor . On January 19th of this year , Dink was assassinated by a young ultranationalist .
By Ovgu Ulucay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 09 / 07 / 11
Will you be a part of that dialogue ?
Think tank says crime groups spent 100m euros on Bulgarian local elections
According to the article , during the same period last year , a total of 142.5m euros of direct foreign investment were pumped into the country .
The spread of radical Islam has prompted Redzepi to seek police protection and a meeting with the US Ambassador Philip Reeker .
For Aytun Ciray , a member of parliament 's Committee on Social Affairs from the main opposition Republican People 's Party ( CHP ) , Turkey 's aid to Somalia doesn 't look systematic because of the Turkish government 's internal political interest .
" It doesn 't matter where you are .
A court acquitted her of inciting religious hatred in a scientific paper linking the first use of headscarves by women to pre @-@ Islamic sexual rites . [ Getty Images ]
" We have financial problems in Greece .
The Union of Croatian Police has even announced they will go on strike at the country 's border crossings if authorities do not pay up by December 22nd .
The bloc 's best performers , according to 2003 statistics , are Finland ( 5.7 % ) and Ireland ( 11 % ) .
This was Ivanovic 's fifth career title , and her third this year .
Science and Technology : Romania 's disappearing beaches
KFOR representatives , meanwhile , say they will react against any paramilitary force that appears in Kosovo .
There are 220,000 mines in 3,077 locations across the country , according to the latest assessment .
The former associate of Franjo Tudjman received a diploma in traffic engineering from Zagreb University 's Transport Department , successfully passing four exams and submitting his final thesis in a week 's time .
" The Dayton Accords were not the right thing because they did not provide similar rights for the three major ethnic groups .
Held in Podgorica , the forum was co @-@ organised by the Dutch @-@ based international development organisation SNV and the German Agency for Technical Co @-@ operation .
But the economic crisis is taking a toll here as well .
In Brussels , Fried urged nations to join efforts to remove the " Iranian ballistic missile and nuclear weapons threat . "
Chinese and Turkish excavators affiliated with Noah 's Ark Ministries International , an evangelical group , say they discovered remains of the ship at 4,000m above sea level , although they have not revealed the exact location .
Journalist Hajdar Arifagic , 62 , says that expectations of the fall of communism have definitely not been met in BiH .
Once the Bosnian kingdom fell , the last Bosnian royal dynasty also fell .
Agron Limani , 41 , an electrical engineer , is writing a book on the events during the conflict in Krusha e Vogel to publicise the needs of the widows and orphans .
The unions , however , say that the contract which promised the raises was signed in early November , when the scope of the global crisis was already known , and will not accept the government 's explanation .
The event was organised to highlight the start of a three @-@ year , European Commission @-@ funded Tempus project called Governance and Management Reform in Higher Education in Serbia .
Jusuf Mehmedovic hurries along the stone pathway -- he clutches Ramadan bread in one hand , his grandson Ahmen 's hand in the other .
The Serbian government has introduced a temporary ban on all grain exports , Agriculture Minister Dusan Petrovic said on Wednesday ( March 16th ) .
" It symbolises the wood that was lit on fire in the cave where Jesus was born , " the head of the family , Cedomir Vukovic , explains .
Harxhi : If I was asked that question on January 22nd , or on February 10th or even at the end of February , I would have said -- as I said at that time -- that the image was heavily damaged .
Farmers end protests over sour milk prices , but debate continues
One of the conditions of the loan is that Serbian officials reach an agreement with foreign banks and financial institutions to reprogramme the country 's debt .
The health workers ' plight ended a week later , when they landed in Sofia on board a French presidential jet , accompanied by France 's then @-@ First Lady Cecilia Sarkozy and Benita Ferrero @-@ Waldner , the EU 's external relations commissioner at the time .
Ivan Tasovac performed as a talented pianist with the Belgrade and Zagreb orchestras for the first time at the age of 12 .
" The launch of the private pension system marks the end of the process of transition from a socialist economy to a capitalist one , creating the premises for a long @-@ term economic stability , " says Finance Minister Varujan Vosganian .
" We would like to work side by side with the opposition to pass major reforms in parliament , just as we did during the years of 2002 @-@ 2005 , " he said .
It 's a very good proposal and I believe that tomorrow we will be able to support it by way of council conclusions , " Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa , whose country currently holds the rotating EU presidency , said at a news conference Thursday .
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It was lowest in Albania and Romania , at 0.1 % each , with the latest statistics for the two countries dating back to 2004 and 2007 , respectively .
Italy 's Giuliano Razzoli was third .
The agreement did not sit well with the representatives of Serbs from northern Kosovo either .
Our economies are similar in terms of GDP and in the process of liberalisation .
The family had much to be happy about and even more to look forward to .
The final round of Kosovo talks began in a conciliatory mood , but the Albanian and Serb negotiators remain far apart , according to Martti Ahtisaari , UN special envoy .
Also big in Bulgaria is the general top blog svejo.net -- ranked 25th and more popular than both Twitter and myspace.com in Bulgaria .
Their representatives believe women are holding high positions not for the sake of meeting European recommendations , rather because they have earned it through their education and work performance .
The general election will be brought forward to June 24th , instead of November as originally scheduled , Erdogan said .
A schoolboy writes a phrase in Romany in a Buchraest classroom .
For many people who encounter these homeless children , this situation is unacceptable .
Despite the mockery it received abroad , the Yugo was the car most Yugoslavs preferred .
The commission is preparing the report , which will be presented to the member states , and after that we expect feedback from them , " Rehn said .
The impact on our prefecture is 50 % or more , " he told SETimes .
" I have not received a reply yet , " he said .
Approximately 3.5m euros will be used to improve a park around the Prespa Lake , about 200km southeast of Tirana .
" When I accepted the minister mandate , I assumed very clear objectives ... and will not accept stalling on what I promised , " he told reporters .
" We should work together to render Turkey and the EU as primary actors of the global economic @-@ political and legal system , in which Turkey will add value to the EU , rather than be a burden . "
The programme , introduced in 1999 , offers advice , assistance and practical support tailored to the individual needs of countries wishing to join the Alliance .
Secular Turks believe that the Islamic style index , along with a recent government crack @-@ down on alcohol , is proof of Turkey 's Islamisation that has them concerned the country may become more similar to Iran than its traditional Western allies .
Hence , we are currently providing the greatest part of the logistical support for the KFOR Mission in Kosovo .
The document criticised public procurement laws and their implementation for failing to comply with the relevant provisions of the EC .
A universal , a reasonable rate , leaves less room for VAT fraud .
" Until the middle of 2008 , there was a shortage of workers and specialists in all fields .
The objectives of the EU and EULEX for the north are the same as for the whole of Kosovo -- to promote good governance , socio @-@ economic development , the strengthening of the rule of law and local initiatives , while contributing to a stable and multi @-@ ethnic society .
Ozlem , who is worried that she will never get married , has just begun a new relationship .
Poverty has grown in the continent over the past year , 60 % of Europeans believe , according to a Eurobarometer survey of the social impact of the global financial crisis published on Tuesday ( June 22nd ) .
" This is the fifth time I 've seen Madonna ; I follow her on tour wherever I can .
Approximately 8,000 troops were involved in the exercise , with 2,000 of them participating directly in the area .
At the Serbian capital 's first food and drink festival , the weather was hot and some of the food even hotter .
The Paralympics is about competition , not disability .
In that territorial reorganisation , the then ruling Social Democratic Union ( SDSM ) , supported by the ethnic Albanian Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) , added several municipalities to Struga , giving Albanians a 55 % majority of the population .
SPA leader Edi Rama launched the ASF last month . [ Getty Images ]
The Privatisation Agency of Kosovo announced the names of companies sold in the 49th wave of privatisation , which generated around 9.5m euros in revenues .
In October 2007 , members clashed with members of NGOs that had organised an anti @-@ fascist rally in Novi Sad .
Croatia hopes to complete its EU accession talks by next year .
When asked , many voters of the two main parties seem to have drifted to marginal left- and right @-@ wing parties , while about 11 % say they are undecided .
Progress in Afghanistan and the steps ahead for the NATO @-@ led force there will be discussed on the second day of the event .
Kohout also met with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and President Gjorge Ivanov .
He said a committee is being formed to handle the bid .
But there is more to the story .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 14 / 12 / 09
There is untapped potential in economic relations between the two countries .
All four could face a prison sentence up to three years or a fine of about 150 euros .
Among them are Jelena Vukovic , who won the bronze medal in the women 's discus in Athens and Milka Milinkovic , a veteran athlete , who has spent the last 40 years of her life in a wheelchair .
Six people were killed and more than 100 others were injured on Tuesday in the worst bombing in Ankara in years .
Excavations of a burial mound in the municipality of Harmanli , Bulgaria , uncovered a golden necklace made of 320 beads , as well as two golden utensils , a golden plate , a silver plate and a bronze knife .
" The first film is on his life during his 40s , the second movie is on his life during his 20s ... and finally ' Honey ' is on his life during the age of six . "
EU agrees to open two new chapters in Turkey 's accession talks
Hungarians constitute the largest number of visiting officers to Croatia because a large number of Hungarian tourists vacation regularly on the Croatian coast .
They include strengthening the rule of law , reforming the judiciary and the electoral system and tackling organised crime and corruption .
" BiH 's wealth is its forests and tourists want to experience them just as they want to raft on the rivers Tara , Neretva , Una . ...
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SETimes : You have stated that you not going never to discuss the northern part of the country , but most of the issues you 're discussing with Belgrade are somehow connected to that part of Kosovo .
SETimes : What is the best thing about Serbia ?
First , we will have to improve the internal situation by raising the absorption rate ; and second , it is the EU 's poorer states that need this money the most , granted through the cohesion policy .
Washington @-@ based foreign policy expert and Hurriyet Daily News columnist Ilhan Tanir spoke with SETimes correspondent Erol Izmirli on whether the country is changing its diplomatic course .
Between 2000 and 2006 , Serbia 's unemployment rate increased from 12 % to 20.9 % .
At 4am on February 2nd , an estimated 600 BiH police agents launched the tightly co @-@ ordinated operation dubbed " Light . "
I hope it will change .
SETimes : What kind of relations do you have with EULEX , the EU Special Representative and the International Civilian Representative ( ICO ) ?
And it is not at all beating ; those who practice it mostly spank them on the bottom or pull their ear , " Ismajli said .
Many direct the growing anger at the EU , especially at Germany , whose Chancellor Angela Merkel demanded last week a " permanent supervision " of Greece after she pressured European banks to accept a 50 % loss on the value of Greek bonds .
" In practice , it happened that countries with so @-@ called liberal legislation find themselves besieged by ' economic terrorism ' , by giving up their land for money coming from the gray and black economies abroad , " he says .
And if you 're a handyman like I am , you can always find a decent deal . " Dritan bought his house in the Kato Patissia area for a " good " price , and is doing all the renovations himself .
" Physical walls may be gone , but walls remain in the minds of people in all spheres of life , " he explained .
The delay in forming the government after the elections cost Serbia dearly .
The contest , whose winner will receive the Golden Trumpet award , will also feature exhibitions , sporting events , a traditional wedding parade and a variety of local foods .
Education and Science Minister Sreten Skuletic has yet to resign , but committed to " look over the happenings , responsibilities and actions " involved in the controversy .
Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader arrived on Thursday ( February 8th ) for a two @-@ day official visit to Romania .
Environmental experts say that augmenting green space requires building or expanding parks and other green areas , not just planting trees .
" This wasn 't a parade , it was a funeral , " he told SETimes .
" I urge all elected deputies ... to come and do their democratic political duty .
Full co @-@ operation with the ICTY is a key condition for Serbia 's further progress along the path of EU accession .
" We estimated that the state 's debt will by the end of this year reach 50 % of GDP -- which is more than the law allows , " Fiscal Council member Vladimir Vuckovic told SETimes .
Analysis by Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 06 / 10 / 10
There is a sentiment in Turkish public opinion that you cannot side with tyranny , which has made it through to its foreign policy . "
During the period from 2000 @-@ 2006 , Brussels earmarked 90m euros to the region via Interreg III -- a 30 % increase from that of the previous period .
Fatlum Sadiku , a political commentator , doubts that such a treaty will be achieved .
Prime Minister Sali Berisha first mentioned Albania 's goal to produce nuclear energy over the winter of 2007 , when the country faced severe electricity shortages .
They are criminals , " he says while discussing " another [ kind of ] Islam . "
SETimes : How is co @-@ operation with KFOR and EULEX progressing ?
Davutoglu said an agreement was reached to set up working teams on economic and cultural co @-@ operation , including in the fields of transport , education and health .
The Dnevnik article also quoted Jonathan Faull , head of the EC 's Directorate General for Justice , Freedom and Security , as saying that there are numerous gaps in Bulgaria 's preparations and that several challenges still need to be addressed .
Textbooks were state subsidised in the past , costing the country about 76m euros annually .
The Social Liberals also received the tourism ministry , which will be headed by Damir Bajs .
The Central Bank says that productivity for an Albanian farmer is four times lower than farmers elsewhere in the region and 20 times lower than in the EU .
" But governments in the region need to understand that a greater commitment to human rights is an essential ingredient of those European aspirations . "
" The problems in the north have been present for ten years now due to the situation that was created at the beginning [ 1999 ] , or due to objective circumstances created due to the lack of efficiency of international structures , and the evil acts of parallel structures , " Sejdiu said in his annual speech to students at the Judicial Faculty at the University of Pristina .
" We 're also concerned that more and more countries are planning to close their labour markets to the Romanians , " Geoana added .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 15 / 10 / 10
Apart from these measures , an effort is being made to bring all of Turkey 's political parties , as well as NGOs and the press , together in a united front against terrorism .
With New Democracy still ahead in the polls , smaller parties appear to have benefitted the most from public outrage .
The constitution mandates that a candidate get 2 / 3rds -- or 200 -- votes in the unicameral parliament to become president .
Croatia steps up fight against organised crime
Oil a medium size deep oven dish .
Sixteen @-@ year old Viviane Lisbeth Ramos Puma of Venezuela won the 2006 Miss Globe International beauty contest in Butrint , Albania .
The exhibition presents avant @-@ garde paintings , architecture , design , photography , literature , theatre and cinematography .
Although the new constitution calls for men and women to be represented equally in Parliament , this has yet to be achieved .
Some Albanians , though , say they have a right to claim political asylum .
Prelevic and Vasic agree that Belgrade 's troubles with organised crime are not over .
The event , funded by the Macedonian culture ministry and the city of Skopje , ends on Sunday .
The leading Bosniak political force , the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) , said Dodik 's behaviour is proof that the police in RS are under political influence .
Kosovo seeks to identify , reclaim property
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic was in Brussels on Monday ( April 20th ) to hold talks with EU security chief Javier Solana and Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn .
" Despite our decade @-@ long track record of high quality , we need to keep up the effort constantly to both improve and maintain what we have achieved . "
Re @-@ creations of clothing and hair designs of the day have been added .
You should be very proud of what you have achieved , " he said , noting the recent consolidation of the democratic institutions , the free press , civil society and political parties working together .
Cyprus has been divided into a Turkish @-@ run north and Greek @-@ run south since 1974 , when Turkish troops occupied about a third of the island 's territory .
Two other euro @-@ lawmakers , Zoran Thaler and Ernst Strasser , fell into the same trap and soon resigned from the EP .
" There are four state homes in Skopje , Prilep , Kumanovo and Bitola , with a total capacity of 500 beds [ each ] , " Blagoja Ilievski , manager of the Sue Raider Home for the elderly in Bitola , told SETimes .
There were 16 unarmed American servicemen , including the driver , near or inside the bus , when Uka approached one of them asking him for a cigarette , according to different reports .
One of the largest banks in Italy -- San Paolo Imi -- bought a majority stake in the American Bank of Albania last fall .
All these deputies are currently imprisoned ; the BDP group was accused of having connections to the terror group PKK , while the CHP individuals are implicated in the Ergenekon scandal .
More than 500 athletes participated .
AAnkara says Turkish Ambassador to the United States Namik Tan will not be returning to Washington until the future of the so @-@ called " Armenian genocide " bill becomes known .
Amid much controversy , the government of Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski submitted draft amendments to the election code earlier this month .
The Igman Initiative , designed to help speed up the normalisation of ties between Western Balkan countries , was set up in March 2001 .
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 03 / 01 / 12
" Macedonia developed one of the first and one of the most comprehensive platforms in Europe .
" Serbia is not a member of the Non @-@ aligned Movement , but we are joining with their stance . "
The sharp drop is due to lower consumer confidence and the ongoing Eurozone crisis .
Drivers holding the permits are required to be off the road from 11pm to 5am .
But they often question existing gender discrimination and domestic violence , and consequently demand improvement of existing laws in line with the standards of contemporary Western societies .
MOSCOW , Russia -- Croatia became part of the South Stream pipeline project on Tuesday ( March 2nd ) , after signing an agreement in Moscow .
The EC requested that restructuring begin before the chapter opens , as it believes state subsidies violate EU rules .
The resulting political crisis led Turkey to early elections , which the AKP won easily .
Serbia and Montenegro were not included in the ranking .
A DSB @-@ UDF coalition -- or outright merging of the two parties -- could offer rightist voters another choice .
Kukuriku coalition to head next Croatian government
Anxious to test how easy it is to roil cyberspace with sensational news , a pair of Serbian blogs this month intentionally posted false reports , just to see what would happen .
Nis Airport General Manager Dragan Bugarinovic told the Southeast European Times that he hopes the foreign investors will wait for Belgrade to end the geodesy registry 's inaction .
Both he and Kostunica , however , expressed Serbia 's anger over the ICTY 's recent acquittal of former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj .
Romania is 17th in the overall ranking .
Dinkic , who heads the government team for talks with the Russians and who attended Cvetkovic 's meeting with Shoigu on Monday , has said he would try to negotiate a higher price for NIS before the agreement is fully implemented .
At the request of EULEX prosecutor Maurizio Salustro , the pre @-@ trial judge at the District Court of Pristina has ordered one @-@ month house detention for Limaj , as well as the temporary confiscation of his travel documents .
Bulgarian energy tycoon Hristo Kovachki was accused of major financial crimes Wednesday ( November 12th ) but paid a record bail of about 150,000 euros after a brief interrogation .
" Fighting this illegal activity has been defined as one of the priorities of the work done from the Financial Anti @-@ Crime structure in Durres , which co @-@ operates closely with the joint investigation unit Task Force , at the District Prosecution 's Office , " police said , adding that special methods are being used to investigate cases related to corruption , smuggling , forgery and tax evasion .
Bozinovska 's works , inspired by religious faith , are based on a technique close to iconography .
Pensioners ' associations have called on the government to index pensions to the projected inflation rate of 8 % in 2009 .
Representatives of both houses in the Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Assembly , as well as the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina parliament and the People 's Assembly of Republika Srpska , took a collective month @-@ long vacation in August .
The model is applicable because not all Balkan countries can participate in different projects thereby offering away out of bi @-@ lateral disputes which have stifled progress .
The tragedies have sparked calls for Health Minister Recep Akdag to resign . [ Getty Images ]
Serbian authorities refute the claim that they have security personnel in Kosovo , after the International Steering Group asks the country to pull the forces out .
It can take years for a country to progress from candidate status to actual negotiations .
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt and Slovakian Foreign Minister Jan Kubiswill , who visited Belgrade earlier this week , also voiced support for Serbia 's EU bid .
And now it seems like we were the ones who were attacking , not the ones who were defending ourselves , " Marko Tarkic , who was also waiting to hear the verdicts at the main square told SETimes .
" The allocated funds for self @-@ employment ( this year ) are in the amount of 2.5m euros and will assist about 500 small businesses , " Vlatko Popovski , head of the state Employment Agency which distributes the funds , told SETimes .
By that time , Bulgaria had reportedly spent over 1 billion euros for the project .
Serbia 's registered jobless rate fell from 28.18 % in September to 28.11 % in October , according to data from the Serbian employment bureau .
The commission is now seeking a new agreement with NNSA to improve the security of the special nuclear materials and radioactive sources .
The HPD 's responsibilities have been transferred to the Kosovo Property Agency .
EU candidate Turkey has been striving to persuade skeptics about the virtue of building cultural bridges .
Forecasts of industrial growth and development in the year ahead are not encouraging either .
Kosovo 's independence does not provide a reason for Republika Srspska ( RS ) to push for secession from Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , the entity 's prime minister indicated in remarks published on Wednesday ( February 20th ) .
Access to EU funds for developing and modernising the country , opportunities on the European labour market , free movement of people and access to studies in the EU member states are other benefits that came with the accession , Macovei added .
Political analysts agree that the move is strategic .
The blast shattered the windows of the mall and of nearby buildings and left furniture and debris scattered on the street .
" Several Turkish banks lent too much credit in the first two months of the year and the sector , or individual banks , could face additional measures to crimp lending if the situation continues , " says Economy Minister Ali Babacan .
State @-@ level bribery in Greece at one time was common , but is coming under more scrutiny . [ Reuters ]
The 80 @-@ member orchestra will perform a concert , also organised by YouTube , at New York 's Carnegie Hall on April 15th .
We are entering the very difficult process of our Euro @-@ Atlantic integration .
Italian Army Brigadier General Sabato Errico is the first non @-@ American to command the NATO forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Turkey enters a customs union with the European Union ( EU ) .
" If that court were to declare [ Kosovo 's independence ] illegal , it would be unusual that Serbia would want to join illegality .
Macedonia is close to receiving an invitation to join NATO , Gruevski said , and should concentrate on stepping up reforms rather than wasting time on such votes .
This aspect of the agreement , signed less than two months before the collapse of former Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's government on March 8th , prompted criticism from experts and politicians .
Basketball players Dino Radja ( left ) and Vlade Divac ( right ) with Biserka Petrovic , at the ZagrebDox screening of Once Brothers . [ Petar Kos / SETimes ]
Turkey has contracted Russia 's Rosatom agency to build its first nuclear power plant , while there are five already in operation in Switzerland and Russia is building a further 11 units on top of its existing 32 .
Also this week : Montenegro signs its first contract with the World Bank since gaining independence .
" We are all aware that after the situation in the Gulf of Mexico , many , many environmentalists would now be more careful when placing oil in a small port such as Burgas and in a rough sea like the Black Sea , " Borisov said .
He also faced the Armenia issue , a potential sore spot between the United States and Turkey .
" We are all very impressed with the new Acropolis Museum , " International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures Chairman David Hill said .
The key figure in politics today is President Boris Tadic , who leads the DS .
" This [ is the ] first Olympic Games for me ; every good result will be a bonus for the next Olympic Games , " swimmer Elena Popovska said .
" She will go to school in the south ; there is no school for her here . "
" We 've been engaged in talks and we see clearly that it would have been better to have arrived at a solution through negotiations , but we cannot stay hostage to such a formula forever . "
" The flower becomes brittle and can be broken into small pieces . "
" [ T ] his is an attempt by the Kosovo government to create a more level playing field in the negotiations , " Executive Director of the Balkan Policy Institute @-@ IPOL Seb Bytyci told SETimes .
" The decision on candidate status is for the [ European ] Council to make , " she added .
Other noted problems included stuffing ballot boxes , multiple voting and defective verification ultraviolet lamps .
In order for Skopje to meet the criteria , a merit system rewarding qualifications and experience must be in place .
It gives us hope that political life will be normalized and the common interest will run the political scene more than hatred and aggressive speeches .
Deputy Prime Minister Verica Kalanovic stressed that Serbia 's current economic situation is the result of its own shortcomings combined with the global recession , which impacts every citizen .
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Ischinger pessimistic about chances for deal on Kosovo status
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Following talks with Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader last month , EC President Jose Manuel Barroso said the Commission would present this autumn an indicative timetable for the technical conclusion of the negotiations in 2009 , provided Croatia met a number of conditions .
" I am here to show my personal support for the Cypriot talks to reunify the country , " Ban told reporters at Larnaca Airport .
Either way , consumers think that the savings measures are going too far .
An estimated 50 % of this demographic does not go to the polls .
Macedonian Finance Minister Zoran Stavreski and his visiting Kosovo counterpart , Bedri Hamza , signed an agreement on double taxation avoidance on Wednesday ( April 6th ) in Skopje .
The cost of gasifying Macedonia is estimated at 270m euros .
He also praised the Bulgarian leader for fighting corruption .
" These seven institutions represent the foundation of our culture and the foundation for the scientific and artistic work of the country 's education institutions .
The families of victims are not satisfied with the efficiency of the courts , while the courts justify the delays by saying that the cases are complicated .
RS political leaders , Ashton said , have also challenged the integrity of BiH and talked openly of secession .
The two men are the only Macedonian citizens indicted by the tribunal for violating the customs of war .
Software piracy cost companies 38.8 billion euros -- an 11 % increase over the previous year . [ AFP ]
" Accept this proposal and secure a brighter future for you and your children , " Fried told a group of Macedonian reporters visiting Washington .
Another issue , he says , involves Kosovo 's money abroad , as investments or money deposited in foreign banks .
Croatian borrowers have been in upheaval for the last month over their Swiss franc loans .
Gruevski briefed his Czech colleague about Macedonian aspirations for membership in both the EU and NATO , emphasising the importance Macedonia attaches to visa liberalisation .
Hara Golfinopoulou , an unemployed shop assistant , 48 , marched to save not her future , she said , but her children 's .
Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay performs at Sony Ericsson 's Gig in the Sky on Tuesday ( February 27th ) . [ Getty Images ]
More than 700,000 tourists visited Istanbul -- Turkey 's largest cultural , historical and business centre -- in August alone .
" We see the results of it in America , Britain , Spain , Italy and all places . "
SETimes : What do you see as the largest obstacles to the country 's NATO accession ?
In his first speech before the European Parliament ( EP ) since his country joined the EU on January 1st , Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov welcomed the " solidarity shown by the whole European Union " regarding the nurses ' case and urged that a solution be " a high priority " for the Union .
Without citizenship documents , more than half of the country 's Roma do not fall under the protection of Montenegro 's social safety net , which includes the right to a formal education .
" Changing the citizens ' awareness about corruption is more important than uncovering individual corruption cases .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias on Monday ( August 11th ) met his Chinese counterpart , Hu Jintao , in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and closer co @-@ operation .
The other is Greece . [ Getty Images ]
" If a piece of art is preserved and survives through the stories of many generations , and through spiritual heritage , if it remains in our memory , then we shall defeat time , " festival director Dino Mustafic said in his opening speech .
Protesters run from police during a violent anti @-@ austerity demonstration in central Athens on Sunday ( February 12th ) . [ Andy Dabilis / SETimes ]
Turkish media reported on Monday that Ankara is working out a formula to convince the PKK to lay down weapons , as part of an action plan to fight the rebel group that Turkish , Iraqi and US officials agreed on back in April .
A decision on the project should be made " only after a broad public debate , " the prime minister told the public broadcaster , suggesting that he would explore options for calling a referendum on the issue .
A 16 @-@ year @-@ old Albanian talent will be representing her country at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest .
Following the arrest of Radovan Karadzic , the European Commission has been seeking to put an interim trade agreement into effect as early as September 15th .
One surprise Sunday was voter abstention , which reached a record high of 39 % .
The mayor , however , is unhappy with the slow pace .
Greece 's young are bearing the brunt too , and about 70 % want to leave the country .
Analysts say visitors could be deterred if they see the country as unstable .
In the document , Britain pledges to support and maintain the momentum of Turkey 's EU accession talks ; to help end the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots , to encourage others in the international community to join efforts to deepen the UK @-@ Turkey defense relationship , and to improve co @-@ operation in global security .
But the situation escalated further , with Serbs on the other side chanting " Serbia , Serbia . "
Sports journalist Zoran Zeravcic , who followed Rajevac 's early coaching career , agrees that the match will be tough .
The aggressiveness of this transformation made us believe that only with strong and functional local institutions -- which would have the mechanisms to protect our identity and where we could voice our opinions -- the multiethnic and multicultural nature of Kosovo could be protected .
A helpline is also available to anyone seeking assistance or information .
( Various sources - 22 / 08 / 08 - 29 / 08 / 08 )
Among other goals , the 15m @-@ euro project is intended to help provide a boost for regional tourism .
SETimes : Can you give us an estimate of when BiH could file an application for EU membership and when accession negotiations can begin ?
There are many reasons for this .
For Selimaj 's wife , Christmas is not just about fun and merriment . " She is a very religious person and a devoted Catholic ; somehow she feels the religious importance on this holiday , " he says .
However , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic said last month that Serbia would apply for EU candidacy this year .
Maja Kocijancic , a spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton , said Monday 's deal appeared to be " a variant " of the one brokered by the IAEA last year .
The government says its hands are tied .
Major media outlets and the European Council proclaimed the Bienale , which closed last week , the " biggest painting event ever held in Bosnia and Herzegovina " .
Deputy Parliament Speaker Glauk Konjufca told the crowd that " the state and sovereignty are not made with negotiations with Serbia . "
Partition , the BBC 's Arber Vllahiu said , could trigger a domino effect that would destabilise the whole region , impacting Bosnia and Herzegovina , Macedonia and other areas .
This is the first time Montenegro has signed a contract with the World Bank since becoming an independent state .
A man rides past a wall reading ' Macedonia ' in Cyrillic in central Skopje .
In a bid to promote growth and improve the business climate , the administration of Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha plans a major overhaul of the tax system .
According to Fried , Ankara could also move to slow down traffic at the Habur gate on the border with Iraq , or restrict overflight rights for US aircraft .
The film , shot in France by the Italian director Giacomo Battiato , is based on real events .
There are several fields in which the capacities of the local institutions have increased and on which the local institutions can do the work even without the assistance of the internationals .
The US audience , only two weeks after the opening night on January 25th , outnumbered by far the Romanian audience , who had the chance to see the movie in the cinema since September 2007 .
The alleged irregularities include multiple voting , stuffed ballot boxes , non @-@ functioning ballot boxes , and threats made against individuals .
Serbian President Boris Tadic ( right ) welcomes Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D 'Alema prior to their meeting in Belgrade . [ Getty Images ]
The opposition Democratic Party of Serbia collected over 100,000 signatures against the tender .
" I will go and visit them now any time I can .
Thaci 's PDK won 35 % of the vote in the November 17th election , marking his first triumph at the polls since the Kosovo conflict . The 39 @-@ year @-@ old ex @-@ guerrilla leader was chief of the Kosovar negotiating team at the Rambouillet and Paris Conferences in 1999 .
Instead of building roads , Nibens Group road workers have ended up blocking them in order to get paid .
" After this , we will assess the extent of this catastrophe -- how many homes were destroyed , and how much damage was done . "
( AFP , DPA , Bloomberg , FT , EurActiv , Euobserver , New Europe , European Voice , The New York Times , Sofia News Agency , The Sofia Echo , Dnevnik.bg , Mediapool , Mediafax , European Commission - 20 / 07 / 10 )
Turkey 's Bosphorus Gaz will take over a natural gas sales contract between Russia 's Gazprom and Turkey 's state @-@ owned Botas pipeline , Bosphorus Gaz said last Friday ( December 19th ) .
He notes that while there are more than 30 banks in the country , there is still no competition in the sector .
He stressed that Western Balkan countries should instead employ common resources in the pursuit of the EU goal .
The plan -- agreed upon after more than eight hours of closely watched marathon talks -- also includes a new 130 billion @-@ euro bailout from the EU and the IMF for Greece to replace the 109 billion @-@ euro one agreed to in July .
The government said it decided on the approach during its January 5th meeting , to make it more affordable to struggling homeowners .
If the violence continues , the country risks losing its invitation from the EU to open accession talks .
The Veszprem club has retired the no . 8 jersey worn by Cozma , and the Romanian national handball team did the same with jersey no . 82 , which Cozma wore when representing Romania at the recent World Handball Championship in Croatia .
Actual democracy and textbook democracy are two different things .
Kosovo is a source , destination and transit country for trafficking of women and children , a recently released US State Department report said .
Countries also are urged to move away from placing children in institutions and towards supporting families in crisis .
ZNM President Naser Selmani said the range of penalties will be soon determined , but emphasised it is important libel is no longer part of the criminal code .
Numerous international and regional kayak championships are organised there .
Ethnic Croatian representatives have remained mostly out of the discussion , giving their support to neither side .
Say the name of the Balkan country twenty years ago , and the connotations that sprang to mind usually had to do with nationalism , ethnic hatred and war .
In Zagreb , teacher Josip Sabic , 49 , said he hoped Washington would help Croatia wrap up the lengthy EU accession process .
That is why in the law faculty 's new acts adopted at the beginning of the academic year foresee forming a lawyers ' alumni association made up of our graduates , through which we can find out where they are employed .
While polls going into the vote had consistently shown PASOK leading the ruling New Democracy ( ND ) party , the leftists faced the possibility of difficult coalition negotiations if the margin of victory was too small .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic will not back any candidate , saying his political position should be unbiased and neutral .
Romanian swimmer Camelia Alina Potec placed sixth in the women 's 400m freestyle final , with a time of 4 : 04.66 .
An IMF @-@ led 24 @-@ month rescue loan package totalling 20 billion euros was eventually approved .
In recent months , it has voiced objections to the AKP 's presidential candidate , Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul , because of his roots in political Islam .
" In some ways , Turkey 's democracy is not mature enough , compared with the European ones , but this is a process .
One Serb guarding the barricade , Mica J , said it was " a sign of goodwill , and an indicator that KFOR is not an enemy of the Serbs . "
" Republic of Northern Macedonia " is the basis of UN mediator Matthew Nimetz 's naming proposal after a two @-@ day round of negotiations between Macedonia and Greece in New York on Tuesday ( October 7th ) and Wednesday .
Hagi , who played 125 matches and scored 35 goals for Steaua , won Player of the Year awards six times in Romania .
It is very important that Ahtisaari 's report mentions Kosovo 's independence , " Ceku said .
Bush , Gul meet regarding PKK , Turkey 's EU bid
One of those detained is a Chechen .
Kosovo Albanians say they will accept nothing short of becoming a sovereign state , while Belgrade is offering what it calls " broad autonomy . "
Novak : " hungry " for victory
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 11 / 11 / 11
On the agenda are talks on the global economic crisis , energy security and the transit of natural gas to Europe .
Technology plays a key role in the reform process , he said .
According to official data , inflation in Serbia in July was 12.1 % and is expected to decline in the coming months .
The event was organised by Dino Siotis , editor of Dekata , a periodical that aims to keep poetry alive and includes works by both famous and up @-@ and @-@ coming poets .
The government has signed readmission agreements with 15 other countries , mostly in the EU .
" The task force will probe war crimes and organised crime allegations contained in the Council of Europe report of December 2010 .
Mayor Dragan Djilas also praised the event .
By Muhamet Brajshori for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 25 / 10 / 11
They died Saturday in a landmine explosion in Turkey 's southeastern province of Sirnak .
Aysel Tugluk addresses a session of the Turkish parliament . [ Getty Images ]
" Nabucco must be considered a priority because it is an alternative for the diversification of energy resources in Europe , " the GERB MEPs said in a declaration distributed in Brussels .
E @-@ Bay representatives tried to identify who the seller was by pretending to be an interested buyer for the application .
According to Radio Free Europe , Pristina OSCE spokesperson Elli Flen said the OSCE 's participation is unclear .
A gunshot wound to the neck from the early days of the uprising has severed the nerves to his arm .
EU foreign ministers approved measures to ease trade between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities this week , seeking to help end Cyprus 's 34 @-@ year @-@ old division .
The wind power energy park will boast a capacity of 516 MW .
Tribute : Serbian NGO leader Kovacevic @-@ Vuco
Paris supports Serbia 's EU accession , Kouchner said afterward , underlining that Belgrade should continue its co @-@ operation with The Hague war crimes tribunal to fulfil its goal .
Participants discussed new treatments and medications for autism .
The Greek government announced it would pass new legislation guaranteeing deposits up to 100,000 euros for a three @-@ year period .
The Israeli panellist also voiced reservations to some aspects of the report , particularly the description of the force used by the IDF during the raid as " excessive and unreasonable " and denied any wrongdoing by the commandos .
It will be used by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council ( HJPC ) , as well as courts and prosecutors ' offices in BiH .
They are not interested in inviting people like me , who would tell them the truth , " he said .
Also in science and technology news : Macedonian customs authorities introduce mobile X @-@ ray controls for goods .
Future steps in co @-@ operation will be joint military training , education and exercises among their forces .
H.K. Tzanis in Athens contributed to this report
" All sanctions and interventions that amount to a punishment of the Libyan people could trigger big and unacceptable problems , " Erdogan said last week .
Turkey has the sixth largest GDP in Europe with 644.8 billion euros annually and its growth over in the past decade and a half has hovered at around 6.5 % .
Topics such as biometric passports are on the table for discussion .
Harakiri graphic artist Can Baytak says he was taken by surprise . " We are people with self @-@ control .
The ICTY held a statutory session on Thursday ( September 23rd ) and has another scheduled for next month .
Former EU Commissioner Mario Monti , also a technocrat , took over in a bid to speed up the adoption and implementation of an austerity plan .
The letter sent to EC Vice @-@ President Jacques Barrot , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and the Czech EU presidency also urged the commission to finalise the reports on the countries ' progress ahead of the European Parliamentary elections in early June .
He officially confirmed Tuesday that Nicolae Corneanu , the head of the Banat Metropolitan Church and a member of the Holy Synod , and Constantin Balaceanu @-@ Stolnici , an academic and member of the electoral college that will choose the next patriarch , had collaborated with the secret police .
" Such acts are directed against fundamental interests of Kosovo and its future , " said President Fatmir Sejdiu . [ Getty Images ]
He notes however , the requirement that " no state can become an EU member without solving border contests with the neighbours .
The week @-@ long exhibition features the latest telecommunication developments of more than 800 Albanian and foreign companies .
Ornette Coleman , a pivotal figure in jazz history , will be flying in from New York especially for the 25th edition of the Skopje Jazz Festival .
Romania scores a diplomatic victory with the nomination of its former agriculture minister as EU agriculture commissioner .
" The way forward is something that needs to be decided by the people and the leaders of Albania itself , " Steinberg told political leaders .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele confirmed on Thursday ( May 6th ) the EU 's support for Kosovo 's European perspective .
" The policy drawn from the first time he took over the presidency has brought the Greek Cyprus side towards the nightmare of filing a plan similar or worse than the Annan one , " he said .
" We are at the end of a quite long process of negotiations and transition .
However , not all Mitrovica residents like the idea of a new mosque .
Bulgaria , Greece and Turkey could send up to 15 weightlifters to the Beijing Games in August , in which Turkey 's Halil Mutlu hopes to win his fourth successive Olympic gold medal .
Though most consumers agree regulation is needed , some are unhappy that they cannot buy liquor after 7pm .
The expectations for economic recovery and a revival of the real estate market that prevailed at the beginning of last year proved short @-@ lived .
Recently , a local company sent milk to the children of Krusha e Vogel , but , as Limani points out , " What would really help ... is some type of small business that would offer jobs . "
I have my best friends in Albania .
( Reuters , News.bg , Focus News Agency , Novinite , The Sofia Echo , Dnevnik.bg , Mediapool - 15 / 05 / 09 ; World Bank , Novinite - 14 / 04 / 09 )
The foreign ministers of the 27 EU @-@ member states are expected to ask the European Commission early next week to prepare an assessment of Albania 's readiness to start membership talks .
It survived the centuries .
Society as a whole still remains disinclined to view the problem seriously , and this attitude is reflected in state policy .
The Conference of Bishops of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) held its annual meeting in Mostar last month , a summit chaired by BiH 's Catholic leader , Cardinal Vinko Puljic .
As Ramush Haradinaj prepares to face the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) once again , emotions at home are running high .
Ergenekon : coup plot or foreign conspiracy ?
Sunday was a sad family reunion .
Borisov also announced he is establishing a third deputy prime minister position , and chose his economic adviser , Ilian Mihov , a professor at the INSEAD international business school , for the job , pending parliamentary approval .
After the Russian @-@ Moldovan war in 1992 , an agreement was signed to keep a mixed mission of peacekeepers in the Moldovan region of Transnistria .
British Prime Minister Tony Blair , whose country -- along with Spain and Sweden -- is among the most adamant supporters of Turkey 's EU bid , said the commission was making a major strategic mistake .
Critics blame the government for failing to head off the crisis .
Both Belgrade and Pristina , which had had a dispute over mentioning the Kosovo Declaration of Independence in the footnote , declared victory after the meeting ended .
Zorica Stipetis , the president of the Council of the Jasenovac Memorial Ground , acknowledges that further development is needed , but says the exhibition represents a big step nevertheless .
She called on Belgrade to make sure that Croatian Serb wartime leader Goran Hadzic , the last remaining war crimes fugitive sought by The Hague @-@ based UN tribunal , is also captured and brought to justice .
The lucky couples outside City Hall last month . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
The movie " Unplay , " produced in co @-@ operation with Swedish artist Joanna Rytel , will be part of the programme at the festival , which this year marks its 60th anniversary .
Police cordoned off the area to allow medics to tend to the wounded , at least seven of whom are in serious condition .
Kosovo Albanian leaders called for the process to move forward as planned , Kosovo Serbs said a delay could be a feasible option , and the EU 's foreign policy and security chief appeared to support Ahtisaari 's position .
The bulk of the funding set aside for the five Western Balkan countries will support actions in the area of institution building .
She adds , " We started using money from our savings , something that had never happened before .
A ban on importing live chickens , eggs and chicken feed remains .
" We all know that for understandable historical reasons , there might be some scepticism in Serbia in regards to a relationship with NATO , " the former Danish prime minister said during a daylong visit to Sofia in May .
" In a period of world economic crisis which is debt @-@ based and characterised by huge public debts and weak public finances , it is to be expected that the agencies will lower the ratings of banks and countries .
To stay the course and become a regional leader necessitates properly integrating the IT professionals and , through them , attracting foreign investment , he said .
Advancements in technology mean a more comfortable viewing experience , without special glasses , making 3D more feasible commercially .
Thus it was planned for the Roma living under Gazela to be moved to solid material houses , as well as for adult family members to be given jobs and their children to be given free elementary education .
Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku appealed for peace and democracy , especially at this crucial time .
Because of the new measures employers would rather sign individual agreements with employees so they can achieve a reduction in salaries , " the Kathimerini journalist explained .
Its launch is planned for 2010 .
Zerihoun will replace Michael Moller of Denmark .
Following talks with counterpart Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu , Solyom urged the Romanian Parliament to accelerate the adoption of a draft law guaranteeing more rights to minorities , including cultural autonomy .
Three EU members sign a deal on increased co @-@ operation .
On Monday , Turkish General Staff Chief General Yasar Buyukanit vowed that those responsible for the Istanbul bombings -- the deadliest attack against civilians in years -- would be held to account for their acts .
EULEX police repeatedly used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the protesters who broke through the Kosovo Police Force ( KPS ) cordon .
Following a five year break , the party returned to parliament after the July 22nd snap elections .
Furthermore , our responsible operations enjoy strong support from the entire international community because they are actions in the service of establishing the rule of law and order , the affirmation of the territorial integrity of our state .
Ceku and the Croatian Ministry of Economy state secretary , Vladimir Vrankovic , highlighted the energy sector , telecommunications and transport as particularly promising areas for co @-@ operation .
Ivana Jovanovic in Belgrade contributed to this article .
It 's become a battle of words and surveys as the Greek conservative opposition party New Democracy ( ND ) prepares to choose a new president on Sunday ( November 29th ) .
" Our path to NATO was not easy but our experience shows that the efforts are worth it . "
But there can be serious social quakes here that would increase pressure on the government to improve the citizens ' living standards , " Busatlija said .
On Friday , Traykov told parliament that if a decision was made to scrap Belene , the country would still face contractual payments that could reach another 1 billion euros .
The house has remained in the family for hundreds of years , and today is owned by Tadzudin and Zehra Muslibegovic .
" The idea of the young Republican women serving the state has gone out of fashion , " according to White .
Kosovo Economy and Finance Minister Haki Shatri said that 350m euros would go into capital investments , while another 110m euros will be allocated to the energy sector .
Albanians in Macedonia protest April census
Culture and Sports : Balkan director completes documentary on Maradona
At the end of the performance , the actors come out on the scene and play on two big drums , summoning at atmosphere imbued with the Macedonian traditional spirit .
Calls for strengthening state institutions have run into opposition from Republika Srpska Prime Minister Milorad Dodik , who advocates a federal solution for Bosnia and Herzegovina .
" I 'm satisfied .
Employers who violate the rules also will face heavy fines .
Some bloggers , however , argue that vehicle purchases are a legitimate expense and moreover , Kosovo should reciprocate with Mercedes @-@ Benz .
Hamid Xhidiku , 75 , a native of the northeastern town of Debar , is the caretaker of the oldest mosque in the centre of Tirana , the Et 'hem Bey Mosque , built in the 18th century by Molla Bey .
Vidatox was only introduced to the Albanian market two months ago and state authorities were caught unprepared by legislative issues .
Both Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica and Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu will address the Security Council on Wednesday ( December 19th ) when the 15 @-@ nation body holds a closed @-@ door session to discuss a report by international mediators on the last four months of negotiations between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials .
The first of the new chapters , covering enterprise and industrial policy , could be opened by the end of March and the other three -- economic and monetary policy , statistics , and financial control -- in the course of the next four months .
" EULEX has repeatedly emphasised that witness protection is sufficient in Kosovo .
Kosovo courts face enormous backlog
The government , which has already obtained a 150m @-@ euro loan from the European Investment Bank to back the liquidity of financial institutions , is also holding talks with the IMF and other international creditors .
Lignite -- or " brown coal " -- the fossil fuel which now supports most of the energy generated in Kosovo , is an especially dirty source of power .
The broadcaster claimed that Thursday 's raid on the building was politically motivated .
Greece unveils new measures to prevent default
Burkay has criticised the mainstream Kurdish movement for failing to support the Turkish government 's " Kurdish opening , " which has largely stalled since its inception nearly two years ago .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Tirana -- 18 / 04 / 11
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha met with Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde in Tirana last week and signed an agreement on visa liberalisation .
Also in business news : Bulgaria signs a contract for the construction of a second Danube bridge , and Croatia and the World Bank completed talks on the second Programmatic Adjustment Loan .
Upwards of 70 % of registered voters packed the polls in 2004 , and numbers are likely to be above the European average of approximately 45 % for a second straight time .
" Kosovo doesn 't expect at this moment to be ranked first concerning transparency like Iceland , but we don 't want to be in 158th place like the Republic of Chad , either . "
The conditions for getting money from EU funds are drastically tighter in recent years , precisely because the cashbox is more empty than full , " Zeljko Lovrincevic , professor at the Zagreb Economy Faculty and a member of the Institute for Economy of Zagreb , told SETimes .
WB ranked Kosovo 117th in its annual Doing Business 2012 survey . [ Reuters ]
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work warns that 35 % of the workers in the European countries feel that the work they do has negative effect on their health .
Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic told participants that regional co @-@ operation is a precondition for lasting security .
Unions in Greece went on strike Friday ( February 10th ) protesting a second proposed bailout that would cut 3.3 billion euros from state spending , lower the minimum wage by more than 20 % , and lay off thousands of workers .
Crvenkovski , a former Macedonian president , said the wide range of parties have put their differences aside for the good of the nation at a critical time .
As a burgeoning tourist destination , Croatia has great appeal as a potential property market for foreigners .
Cyprus was crowned the world champion on Sunday ( April 12th ) in the 2009 World School Football Championship that took place in the Turkish city of Antalya between April 5th and April 13th .
A specialised court to try cases of organised crime and corruption , particularly involving high @-@ level officials , is expected to be set up in Bulgaria within months , in a bid to speed up prosecutions .
University of Belgrade professor Dejan Vuk Stankovic said he understands the unions ' frustration .
Opposition Vetevendosja supporters reacted to the visit by blocking government buildings , throwing stones at buildings and at Stefanovic 's escort .
Police are aware of gasoline smuggling in northern Kosovo , says Kosovo Police Service ( KPS ) spokesman Besim Hoti .
It remains to be seen , however , whether the prime minister will suffer any political fallout over the verdict .
The government 's decision is taking effect at an opportune time -- just before the start of summer .
The feature competition included seven films , while the short film competition had 24 short fiction films and 18 short animations .
" We want no more cynicism [ or ] it will be the end of us .
A cookbook from Bosnia and Herzegovina was recognised as one of the best culinary books in the world .
France 's Jean @-@ Claude Frécon , meanwhile , warned that " if these conclusions were adopted and subsequently found to be without substance , it would seriously weaken the credibility of the Parliamentary Assembly . "
Ahead of that trip , the mediators are meeting in London with representatives of the six nations comprising the Contact Group on Thursday to discuss aspects of the process .
In addition , the French chain Club Med plans to build about 350 luxury villas overlooking the Bay of Kakome , thus investing 75m euros .
" The potential for investing in renewable energy sources in Serbia is big and amounts to at least two billion euros in the next five to seven years .
Diplomatic Diary : Montenegro , Kosovo to establish diplomatic ties
He arrived in the Greek capital two days after representatives of Athens and Skopje again failed to reach a compromise during the latest round of talks , held in New York .
Also in cultural news : the Skopje Film festival opens and Paris hosts an exhibit on the transformation of Tirana .
The nursing homes tend to attract elderly who have lost their spouses , suffer from chronic diseases , have no family or a family that is abroad , but also a growing number of socially disadvantaged individuals .
NATO troops have left Macedonia with the change of the Alliance 's mission there from military to civilian .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 03 / 06 / 10
Ruecker noted that while the status process has clearly come a long way this year , momentum needs to be maintained and a timely status settlement needs to be achieved .
But does the political will exist ?
Borrowers praised the opportunity and said the assistance made all the difference in putting their idea into practice .
The European Investment Bank ( EIB ) said it is lending another 50m euros for the rehabilitation of roads in Bosnia and Herzegovina , following a 40m @-@ euro loan signed in 2006 for the rehabilitation of the road network in Republika Srpska .
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The health ministry confirmed at that time that the clinic had no license to work .
He also explained the delay in transposing the EU gas directive with the discovery of natural gas deposits off the island 's southern coast last year .
A Bosnian Serb war criminal who escaped from prison last week poses a threat to the security of the judge and prosecutors involved in his case , the head of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's top court said on Tuesday .
US officials and diplomats have encouraged Albania 's acceptance into NATO in 2008 .
Two months after six cabinet members were replaced in a reshuffle , the sudden resignation of Foreign Minister Besnik Mustafaj has again shaken the Albanian government .
Berisha said he considers Bush 's visit as a high point in the excellent relationship between Albania and the United States .
Gordon also met with the leaders of the main opposition Social @-@ Democratic Union of Macedonia ( SDSM ) and of the ethnic Albanian Democratic Union for Integration , Branko Crvenkovski and Ali Ahmeti .
He was detained earlier and gave police hints on how to catch the rest .
Swedish furniture company IKEA plans to invest 300m euros to build a shopping mall and department store .
Within 24 hours , Sejdiu 's Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) had left the government .
Culture and Sports : Mouskouri holds farewell concerts in Athens
A top Belgrade security expert says now is not the time to be pulling international forces out of Kosovo .
Tourist agencies say Austrian ski villages are overwhelmed with Croatian guests , while the number of those travelling to France and Italy has slowly been decreasing .
" I ask you to intensify this dialogue , " the Russian leader was quoted as telling Gordeyev during a cabinet meeting Monday .
Collaboration between the government and opposition , and above all stability , are the main tasks Albanian politicians should focus on as the country moves towards EU integration .
( Various sources - 13 / 06 / 07 @-@ 20 / 06 / 07 )
In addition to the Olympic gold , it won a world championship in 2003 as well as many silver and bronze awards at the European finals .
Shevchuk won , receiving almost 74 % of votes in the second round of elections , in which more 50 % of citizens participated .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said he would discuss the possibility of a peacekeeping operation at the EU foreign ministers ' next meeting in Avignon , France , on September 5th and 6th .
I emphasise that carrying out free and fair elections is the essential criterion for the process of EU integration . "
The museum -- in the form of a church -- is being built on the foundations of a 14th century Orthodox church .
By Maria Paravantes for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 12 / 03 / 12
The first flight landed at Belgrade 's airport on Monday ( December 14th ) .
Romanian inventors won seven special awards , eight gold medals , nine silver and three bronze ones at the 10th Moscow International Salon of Innovations and Investments earlier this month .
Serbia has asked the EU to send a mission to Belgrade to verify its co @-@ operation with the UN tribunal in The Hague .
A Kremlin source told reporters that , under Sunday 's deal , the new price to be paid by Ukraine will depend on the formula for European consumers , which is pegged to oil prices with a six @-@ month delay .
Yugoslavia eventually amassed debt exceeding 14 billion euros .
Despite discontent , governments are unwilling to forego revenues by lowering excise taxes .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 26 / 01 / 12
Symi island , Dodecanese island chain , eastern Aegean . [ HK Tzanis ]
" Canadians accept that Quebec has autonomy .
Praising the country for its successful vote , the ministers discussed transformations the EU @-@ led force could undergo , including downsizing of troop levels and an increasing shift to civilian matters , such as police activities .
In light of the EU 's increasing dependence on energy imports from the surrounding world , it acquires a special urgency , " the Czechs wrote in the agenda for their EU presidency .
He added that Serbian authorities will await the opinion of the International Court of Justice ( ICJ ) on the legality of Kosovo 's independence .
IMF officials wrapped up a second visit to Belgrade last week , but not the way the government would have wanted .
Ajvar is a popular Southeast European spread made of red peppers and eggplant that differs slightly from region to region and is traditionally homemade in autumn .
Germans continue to make up the largest group , followed by Russians .
The video clip was produced by prominent Albanian producer Pali Kuke and his son Ergin .
Momo disagrees with the country 's surprise move .
The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina now constitute a BiH institution successfully established at the state level , one that is making strong progress towards NATO integration .
" We have confirmed our support of Ahtisaari 's plan , and we believe that immediately after the status resolution of Kosovo , it will begin the implantation of demarcation in the border .
While investigators try to establish the motive behind his attempted embassy attack , authorities downplayed speculation about a possible link to radical Islam .
The ( fictitious ) establishment was supposedly pressured to change its name by authorities and offended diplomats .
Hundreds of suspects , including journalists , are being tried for alleged ties to one of the plots .
About 3,000 people attended the protest in Zagreb . [ AFP ]
She also likes murder mysteries and crime stories , by Michael Crichton or James Patterson .
" I think all this is only meant to divert the public 's attention from three topics - Kosovo , relations with the EU , and the difficult economic situation , " he added .
Macedonian government , court at odds
" Bulgaria , along with all EU countries , strongly condemns the violence and calls firmly for an immediate cessation , " the minister said on Monday .
Xharra is also director of the Balkans Investigative Network ( BIRN ) office for Kosovo .
" Poiana Mare was one of the hospitals visited by a CRJ team in February 2004 when we discovered the patients there were living in inhuman conditions , with no central heating when the outside temperature had dropped to -20 degrees Celsius , as well as scarce food -- they were only given canned peas , and medics would visit them once in a while , " she said .
He voiced confidence , however , that BiH would take quick steps to meet the EU requirements .
" We may need fresh cash from the IMF , but this is a serious issue and should not be done haphazardly , " said Mehmet Buyukeksi , chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly ( TIM ) .
Their state @-@ level coalition partners , the Party for BiH ( SBiH ) and HDZ 1990 , condemned their proposal .
Then there are those who manage to tap into the utility illegally , which translate into additional losses of about 50m euros from theft , explained Buzhala .
The government hopes to complete JAT 's privatisation by the end of the year .
" The countries are looking to the future and are determined to improve relations in all fields , " Gul said after Thursday 's meeting .
Kosovo , IMF end stand @-@ by arrangement
Still , Macedonian officials do not expect a substantial impact on economic growth , forecast for this year at 3 % .
It hosted up to 600 publishing houses , NGOs and 197 activities and several hundred autograph sessions .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski ( left ) and NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer hold a press conference after their meeting last week . [ NATO ]
The Habsburg family wants 60m euros for Bran Castle . [ Getty Images ]
The tribunal trained 157 people in 32 sessions held in six jurisdictions of the former Yugoslavia .
Addressing the recent arrests of 26 Turkish journalists as part of an ongoing investigation into Ergenekon , a covert criminal network accused of plotting to overthrow the government , Erdogan noted that none of them had been detained for their professional activities .
Russian gas giant Gazprom signed agreements with the main energy companies of four partner countries Friday ( May 15th ) in a bid to speed up the implementation of the South Stream gas pipeline project .
Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany held talks Tuesday ( February 26th ) in Budapest with his Macedonian counterpart , Nikola Gruevski .
Christofias and Talat " will be the ones to determine the degree to which this is realistic or not , " he said . " [ After ] four decades or more , I think that a month here and a month there should not be an issue . "
Many say they cannot afford children , and the cash @-@ strapped government has only scarce funds available to provide assistance .
Macedonian prisons are due for renovation . [ Getty Images ]
He reassured the Macedonian leaders that Washington continues to back their country 's Euro @-@ Atlantic aspirations , which a Greek veto has put on ice for the time being .
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Diplomatic Diary : deal on CEFTA expansion signed
The escalating debt crisis within the 17 @-@ nation Eurozone and growing scepticism that European policy makers are able to resolve it are among the factors that have been fuelling anxiety among investors in recent weeks .
The report shows that since 2003 , the Serbian state budget is owed more than 2 billion euros in taxes , State Secretary at the Serbian Ministry of Finance Miodrag Djidic told SETimes .
Diaconescu is asking Serbia to agree to a protocol concerning " the non @-@ involvement of the state in the Romanians ' rights to define their own identity . " Other stipulations envisage standard minority rights , such as ethnic , religious freedom , the right to use the maternal language , state support for local institutions , such as schools and churches , Diaconescu said .
The festivities begin on Christmas Eve , when family members gather around the dinner table and look for harbingers of their future .
With these raids , the groups were disrupted before terrorist acts could be carried out , but the prosecutions did not always follow the arrests .
Almost all the war crimes cases in Montenegro have faced delays . [ Reuters ]
But polls suggest the vote may go to a runoff due to low turnout .
The information will be transferred to a dedicated unit in the specific country of arrival or departure , where it will be kept for 30 days after a flight .
The Turkish military said it hit the areas with artillery fire after the air strikes and that helicopters conducted operations along the border .
Also this week : Fortune magazine débuts in Turkey .
It has organised public awareness campaigns and sought to develop early warning systems as well as methods of quick suppression .
Kenes said that in the past , security threats were manipulated by military self @-@ interest .
Universiade drew 9,000 athletes for 15 categories of competition . [ Getty Images ]
There is no doubt that would be a huge attraction for the tens of thousands of tourists who visit Split every year , " he said .
The 2008 World Economic Forum ( WEF ) ranked Greece as 55th among 134 countries in use of IT and communications technologies , the daily Imerisia reported on March 27th .
Montenegro will not gain any friends in the Muslim world with this move , he argues .
" We will obviously impress upon the Turkish leadership our deep disappointment , the fact that we opposed this resolution , " Burns said .
Someone should control where the money goes and who manipulates it , " Predrag Petrovic of the Pharmaceutical Chamber told SETimes .
" I heard the Macedonian case for the decision , " he said .
In an article published earlier this week , Altayli cited " recent incidents in the country " as the motive behind the writer 's decision .
The daily Vecernje Novosti , however , said international mediators had listened " with great attention " to Belgrade 's autonomy proposal .
As for equipment , to the best of our knowledge , international donors have provided Moldova with some radiological and nuclear detection equipment . "
" Under the chosen model , the ownership of the transmission network must be transferred to the ESO , which it currently manages under a contract with NEK .
It insists that it will lift its ban on Greek Cypriot vessels and planes only after the EU ends its economic boycott of the Turkish Cypriot community .
Looking beyond the West , MIT Professor Lester Thurow envisaged a tripolar world economy , with Japan as the third pole .
It will meet a huge demand for higher education , strengthen the country 's role as a cultural and educational centre in Southeast Europe , and help the state universities to modernise and be competitive , " Deree College graduate Konstantinos Diakoumis said .
At the same time , Turkey 's military , which traditionally views itself as the guardian of secularism , has issued a strong warning against the government .
By Ana Blazevic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 05 / 08 / 08
Albania has released a debut Eurobond issue worth 300m euros , Finance Minister Ridvan Bode announced on October 28th .
Using the results of the surveys , the 2011 CPI scored 183 countries and territories from 0 ( highly corrupt ) to 10 ( very clean ) based on perceived levels of public sector corruption .
The 20 @-@ year @-@ old patient received his mother 's kidney .
The decision was taken following a comprehensive review of the province 's progress in implementing a set of standards laid down by the international community as a precondition for the opening of negotiations .
That sentiment , however , would have been distinctly out @-@ of @-@ place about 900km away on February 6th in increasingly crime @-@ plagued central Athens .
Tugluk , a former co @-@ chairperson of the Democratic Society Party ( DTP ) , stressed that further violence would only eliminate the party from Turkey 's political scene .
A home for the elderly in Gjirokastra will receive funds raised during a concert by Albanian opera star Inva Mula .
Some local analysts , like Professor Omer Faruk Colak , a prominent Turkish economist , say there is more to consider .
The real question is whether or not Djukanovic 's government will be able to achieve concrete results in terms of EU requirements -- in particular , judicial reform , improved state administration and a stronger fight against corruption .
The trend is worse than had been suggested by the preliminary forecasts , which anticipated a contraction of 1.5 % .
However , I still have to pay that fee , because they would otherwise fine me , " Jovanovic told SETimes .
The other was for blacks , but we were told it was safe .
The adoption of European standards , economic projects and genuine regional co @-@ operation are the focus of the proposed strategy .
" I think people in the RS and BiH have enough problems that are much more serious than a movie .
The IMF adopted a 108.9m @-@ euro stand @-@ by agreement with Kosovo .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov visits the construction site of Bulgaria 's second nuclear plant , near the Danube town of Belene on Tuesday ( March 16th ) . [ Getty Images ]
In recent months , hundreds of thousands of protestors have rallied in big cities in support of secularism and against the AKP .
The new building is expected to cost 25m euros .
The poll -- conducted in September and October 2008 -- is the largest public opinion survey in the region .
WARSAW , Poland -- Bulgaria might give up one of the major energy projects currently in the works with Moscow , Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday ( September 1st ) , during his first meeting with new Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borissov .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's post office on October 9th inaugurated its new website , www.posta.ba.
Sebnem Karaucak , editor @-@ in @-@ chief of Kriter Magazine and the chairperson of Eurohorizons Consulting , believes the ministry will nevertheless help iron out many internal obstacles to the accession process .
" When a yellow code is issued , nobody can tell whether it will rain 100 liters per square meter .
Aleksandar Perovic , director of the eco movement Ozone , a Niksic @-@ based NGO that works on local environmental problems , told SETimes that Montenegro made no progress in the 20 years since its authorities signed that proclamation declaring Montenegro an ecological state .
" The strategy of VIP Mobile is based on how to invest more money in order to have a larger market share .
It is also a warning for others to not repeat the crimes .
Kovacevic @-@ Vuco died on Tuesday in Belgrade at the age of 58 , after a long illness .
Judge Tatjana Stefanovic said she would ask for Mladic 's testimony because " he needs to answer important questions about his many years of hiding . "
As the violence continued , the warring parties were summoned to Rambouillet , France , for internationally @-@ brokered peace talks in February and March 1999 .
The Albanian opposition said these meetings were clearly public pressure against justice .
Turkish internet users can access the popular video site again , now that an offensive video has been removed and a court ban lifted .
Rejecting any possibility for a Dayton @-@ type of a peace conference , Samardzic insisted that time pressure would undermine the efforts to reach a deal .
IMF representatives will visit Croatia once a year to review the actions and policies of the government .
" We consider this to be only an interim phase , an interim measure until the period [ when ] we will return original books , as they do not belong to Serbia but to the Republic of Kosovo , " she said .
Earlier this month , Gul said Turkey would not host a system that targets neighbouring Iran .
" We do not question some form of court and prosecutors office on the state level , but in any case , the application of retroactive law should be excluded .
" A private owner would manage it far better then the state , " he said .
However , bureaucrats at the Serbian geodesy registry , whose approval is required before work starts , failed to modify the land 's status to permit construction .
In his annual address to the parliament , he blasted what he described as the administration 's overly rosy outlook .
Despite the optimistic tone , however , fundamental sticking points remain .
She defeated Chinese wrestler Yan Hun in the final .
UN envoy Marti Ahtisaari will release his report on Kosovo 's status in January .
Belgrade effectively lost control over Kosovo in June 1999 , when the province was put under UN administration following a NATO air campaign .
The ICTY confirmed a second indictment in November that year .
The global downturn led to an even sharper fall in imports for the SEE6 nations in 2009 .
Some 45 % of internet users in Turkey access the web via internet cafes , according to Yusuf Andic , president of the Internet Cafes Association .
The results also showed that while Europeans define their identity in terms of human rights , democracy and socio @-@ economic welfare , and accept these as the main criteria for membership , they evaluate Turkey 's membership in terms of culture .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and his Albanian counterpart , Sali Berisha , met in Tirana on Monday ( February 18th ) . [ Getty Images ]
In a referendum held in the port city in February 2008 , 97 % of the participants voted against the pipeline .
They are also demanding that the government amend the law on the police .
EU urges Turkey to adopt a comprehensive reform programme
Croatia will hold the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council until the end of the month . [ UN ]
Only 40 % Bulgarians , 38 % of Greeks and 31 % of Romanians use the internet on a regular basis , according to the European Commission 's 2009 Digital Competitiveness Report published on May 17th .
More than 3 million citizens are eligible to vote in Sunday 's ( October 5th ) local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
Diplomatic Diary : Cyprus 's Christofias arrives in Bulgaria
ALACs have been set up in Albania , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Bulgaria , Macedonia , Montenegro , Serbia and Romania .
Ivica Racan , 1944 @-@ 2007
" Consumers and the biggest investor in the country , the government , visibly spent less in 2010 and 2011 , and data from these first months of 2012 confirmed that the country is immersed into crisis , " he told SETimes .
Worse off right now are workers at the steel factory in the Croatian town of Sisak .
It has steadfastly denied this , but Bacik believes that its bloody entanglement with geopolitics has offered a cautionary example to other Turkish charities .
Djordjevic explained this is a political initiative that aims at autonomy for Sandzak , Zukorlic 's actual goal .
" The turnout of Serbs was as predicted ; a boycott in the north and pockets of participation in the south .
The IDC research firm has ranked Romanian software developer BitDefender as the world 's fastest growing antivirus software vendor .
Bojan Kostres , a member of the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina ( LSV ) , said on Wednesday ( October 11th ) that the draft constitution does not stipulate enough autonomy for the province , often referred to as " Serbia 's breadbasket . "
The venue staff here are highly experienced in this area and acted swiftly , in conjunction with the police , to control the situation and to escort the troublemakers off site without further incident . "
Romanian Ion Vlad Oncescu won both the right @-@ handed and left @-@ handed divisions of the 100kg class at the World Arm Wrestling Championship in Kelowna , Canada , on Saturday ( December 6th ) and Sunday .
Some turn to alcohol , drugs or simply fall into depression , unable in the meantime to care for their children . ... It is a chain reaction , " he told SETimes .
In 2004 , the threat of a possible veto of Barroso 's proposed team effectively forced the Italian and Latvian nominees , Rocco Buttiglione and Ingrida Udre , to withdraw bids .
The factory is located west of Bucharest and is expected to open September 1st .
Italy , too , offers an example of how tricky operating inside the monetary union can be unless markets adjust smoothly and rapidly .
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That , he added , would amount to imposing her faith on her pupils .
But even Cyprus , which shares 28th place with the United Arab Emirates in the global rankings this year , appears to have lost some ground in the fight against corruption , as its score has dropped to 6.3 , down from 6.6 last year .
The largest number of fatalities has been in Turkey , where flu @-@ related complications have claimed 40 lives .
One Athens doctor working for the public IKA fund was found to have issued 7,500 prescriptions amounting to 175,000 euros per month .
So far , workplace abuse court cases have been rare , since employees are afraid to report mobbing , " Bukumiric @-@ Katic said .
Baghdatis lost to France 's Gilles Simon , 6 @-@ 4 , 7 @-@ 6 .
" We have to wait for the results of the inquiry and avoid speculation until then , " he said .
Five crewmen were accused of trafficking weapons and ammunition .
About 300 officers were involved in the monitoring of the men , Ziercke said .
GENEVA , Switzerland -- UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon believes that a new meeting on the name dispute between Skopje and Athens should be initiated after the June 5th parliamentary elections in Macedonia .
I call on competent authorities to take appropriate measures to protect witnesses .
The death sentence passed on the five Bulgarian nurses and the Palestinian doctor is on the agenda of the EU foreign ministers ' two @-@ day meeting that started in Brussels on Monday .
Meanwhile , Belgrade @-@ based news agency Tanjug reported on Saturday that RS President Milorad Dodik has sent a letter to UN Secretary @-@ General Ban Ki @-@ moon reassuring him that the planned referendum in the entity is not about secession .
" [ W ] hat motivated us was that now the Greek people were being portrayed negatively , " Alexandros Costopoulos , the man behind the year @-@ old initiative , told SETimes .
Although the burning grass was only 10cm tall , the firemen didn 't have the necessary equipment -- and some say training -- to fight the fire and were trapped .
Writing in the daily Hurriyet , another commentator , Semih Idiz , remarked " No doubt the manner in which the military was put in its place in Turkey this time will be pleasing to many European officials and politicians .
BiH 's Vukasin Brajic was right behind with 51 points for " Thunder and Lightning . "
" The announcement by the German defence minister sends all the wrong signals , " the International Herald Tribune quoted Ivan Vejvoda , executive director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy , as saying .
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US vice president urges BiH leaders to halt ethnic strife
After the plane finished its flying service , it went on display at the Rajlovac military base near Sarajevo .
Former Finance Minister Bozidar Djelic , the DS 's nominee , has voiced confidence that he will take the post .
Balkan singers vying for " Music Idol 3 " title
Journalists demonstrate in central Ankara calling for press freedom on March 19th , 2011 .
Programmes like the Trans @-@ European Mobility Scheme for University Studies ( TEMPUS ) and Strengthening the Strategic Co @-@ operation between the EU and Western Balkan Region in the Field of Information and Communication Technologies Research ( SCORE ) have infused considerable funding into these countries .
Their opponents , though , argue that such growth was an artefact of a worldwide bubble rather than the fruit of enlightened policy .
Meanwhile , Kar says , Iranian capital " is not very risky for Ankara , " because it comes in the form of FDI .
By Ilija Djordjevic for Southeast European Times in Mitrovica - 24 / 06 / 09
" It would be better to change the text and garner the support of as many EU member countries as possible , rather than go after the votes of the non @-@ aligned ( in the UN General Assembly ) , " G17 Plus Deputy President Suzana Grubjesic said .
Tiring of the multiple impasses , the European Parliament ( EP ) , along with some relevant think tanks , has been pointing a finger towards the recalcitrant member states .
" We expect the majority to return , but they have until June 30th .
The visit is about confirming the US support for Kosovo , the support for the agreements reached in the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade and to encourage Thaci to continue this process , " Ilazi told SETimes .
Several NGOs in BiH provide gifts to children . [ Bedrana Kaletovic / SETimes ]
Those moves give Mufti Zukorlic far more importance than he would otherwise have .
This time SDSM repeated the process for their friend Velija Ramkovski from whom [ even ] the employees of A1 TV distanced themselves . " "
Thirty @-@ five Turkish software companies have set up a joint enterprise called Astec .
" There is no way for discussions with terrorists , " he said , commenting on the future process .
" It was our mistake that we [ DSB ] did not try to convince UDF to continue working together [ with us ] after last year 's presidential elections , " Kostov said .
On the same day it approved Thaci 's government , parliament also gave incumbent President Fatmir Sejdiu -- who leads the LDK -- a new five @-@ year mandate .
Entrepreneurs can now get on with the business of creating wealth and generating new jobs -- as this pattern becomes established in the public mind , it becomes easier to introduce more reforms and the virtuous cycle of reform and economic growth is then established .
Promonte holds 57.6 % per cent of the market ; and T @-@ mobile owns 42.2 % .
Other countries in the region have adopted their own plans for staving off hardship .
There may always be unexpected developments but Turkey will pursue reforms on these chapters , regardless . "
According to Ayhan Bolukbasi , president of Rumeli Balkan Associations Federation , the conference showed the need to bring associations together .
Jankovic was also convicted of raping female detainees in the Partizan sports hall in Foča .
On the eve of Montenegro 's September 10th parliamentary elections -- the first since the country declared its independence from Serbia in early June -- 14 ethnic Albanians were arrested in the southern border town of Tuzi .
The unemployment rate in Belgrade 's central district of Stari Grad is around 2.5 % , while in Lebane , a municipliaty in southern Serbia , it is about 60 % .
EU opens visa talks with BiH
Turkey 's minister for foreign trade , Zafer Caglayan , attended a business forum in Tripoli , Libya on Tuesday ( January 5th ) .
Most loans are granted for business purposes -- trade , construction and industry .
The longstanding rumours about the entry of a new company into the Serbian telecommunications market have been confirmed .
The instrument to effect this change has been the Defence Reform Commission ( DRC ) , which NATO has co @-@ chaired since January 2005 .
My ministry primarily handles it through prevention and education , since we do not have the instruments of force the interior and justice ministries have .
In her interview with Slobodna Bosna , Zelen @-@ Karadzic also claimed she had no idea where her husband was , " or whether he 's alive . "
Erdogan described 2008 as a year of new opportunities to develop further ties between the two countries .
Kosovo 's leaders , however , strenuously oppose Ban 's plan for UNMIK 's reconfiguration , insisting it violates the country 's constitution and paves the way for its de facto partition .
Surgeons introduced the classical method five years ago and have restored the hearing of 22 patients , mostly children .
At least five low @-@ cost airlines are reportedly also interested in launching flights to Serbia , the British daily Financial Times reported on Sunday .
Medi Shala , 47 , a taxi driver in Pristina , says he is vague on the specifics .
An attack by the PKK on the same day as the announcement , killing 13 soldiers , only fanned the flames of Turkish nationalism by associating " democratic autonomy " with separatist violence in the eyes of many .
Repurchased by the French Air Force in 1960 , it was sold again in 1973 to the Yugoslav Air Force -- its last operator .
Even if they want to spend a little , they refrain from doing so because they don 't know what tomorrow will bring .
" After the inspectorate assigned me to my job , the bullying started .
The Culture Ministry says it plans to step up the fight across the country , starting next month .
Dalmatians traditionally prepare a dried cod stew , along with home @-@ baked bread .
The governing parties , he added , try not to mention corruption , especially when it involves misuse of state and entity budgets .
Another 13m euros were allocated for the modernisation of Sibiu airport .
ODIHR mission head Audrey Glover shares her views on electoral reforms , media coverage , and the stakes for Albania in holding a fair and democratic vote this Sunday .
" Forecasts regarding economic growth in Serbia are not too optimistic , hence the arrangement with the IMF is a reflection of the real state of the Serbian economy , " he said .
Resolving Kosovo 's final status will not jeopardise security in the region , Romanian Defence Minister Sorin Frunzaverde and visiting Macedonian counterpart Lazar Elenovski agreed last week .
" The EU should resolve to act as guarantors of Dayton against unilateral challenge and begin now to focus on the specific powers its Special Representative requires , as well as increase financial support , " the report noted .
After that , the goods were sold , with no taxes paid to the state .
Nokia is the world 's leading mobile phone supplier . [ Getty Images ]
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Bullard : NATO is in BiH under the two mandates of UN Security Council Resolution 1895 and direction from the North Atlantic Council to advise BiH on defence reform .
" Economic woes are compounded by the hatred and aggressive Wahhabi propaganda , " he said , lamenting the success in attracting dissatisfied young Bosniaks .
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Huruglica : The business community expressed its discontent over the difficulties they encountered and has been working to remove them .
Despite a rocky transition , most in the country are still thankful for change .
New Kosovo highway exits to world markets
At worst , you 'll descend into ethnic chaos , " warned Biden .
A new air transport agreement between Macedonia and Switzerland should yield better and safer service .
" We understand this is the beginning of a dialogue concerning the judiciary system , in which we would discuss all the problems with the BiH judiciary system . "
Promoting rule of law and the improving the judicial system remain issues of concern throughout the region .
" Over the next four years , we will give our best .
The two heads of state visited the surviving Bulgarian tourists , who were later flown home on a special flight .
Scientists dispute charges against Bulgarian , Palestinian defendants in Libya
Anti @-@ ACTA protests are gaining momentum in Serbia . [ Maja Torbica ]
The agreement envisions changing the criteria for assessing the creditworthiness of debtors , which should increase new lines of credit and ease loan repayment .
The Balkans remain a major route in moving illicit drugs from production and processing centres in Southwest Asia to markets in Western Europe , the US Department of State said in its 27th annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report , released on Monday ( March 1st ) .
Experts say that in the upcoming period , a rapid political agreement and progress is possible .
Bulgaria welcomes EC report
Athens has made clear issues that are not subject to negotiation .
In addition , some workers have not received salaries for months .
" We need to be the owners of that process .
" I don 't expect the AKP to take any radical reform for this particular problem in Turkey .
Cities tapped for the honour use the year to transform their cultural base and raise their profile .
High school for Roma sparks confusion in Romania
Last summer , residents of the area known as Mets protested the city 's decision to build an underground parking lot near the cemetery grounds .
A year after the lower half of a 1,800 year @-@ old statue of Herakles was unearthed near Antalya in 1980 , its head and shoulders mysteriously appeared in the United States , where they were bought by the Museum of Fine Arts ( MFA ) in Boston .
He expects the ongoing investigation into the case would reveal both the organisers and perpetrators of the violence .
" We are working on uncovering thus far unknown circumstances of the murder of Prime Minister Djindjic and the revolt of the Special Operations Unit which preceeded it , " Serbian prosecutor for organised crime Miljko Radisavljevic told SETimes .
Albania is seeking to stabilise its energy situation amid 12 @-@ 13 hour blackouts .
IMF mission chief Gerwin Bell urged authorities against raising energy prices and warned of a likely decline in exports and foreign investment .
Djukanovic also met with EU President Herman Van Rompuy , who said that Montenegro needs to implement judicial reform and boost its fight against corruption and organised crime .
Morariu said judoist Alina Dumitru , the women 's canoe team and the women 's handball team have the greatest chance of taking medals in Beijing .
BiH Security Minister Sadik Ahmetovic , who visited Bugojno after the incident , condemned Sunday 's bombing as an " act of terrorism " and called for a swift crackdown on those involved in such actions .
As the latest member of NATO , Croatia joined KFOR last July .
They discussed the peace process in the Middle East and possible reforms in the UN .
" It is clear that among the winners in the elections , there is no matching programme , and that the new government will continue the tradition of division , " says Senad Pecanin , editor in chief of the Sarajevo magazine Dani .
Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev won for his film " Eastern Plays . " [ Getty images ]
She said the evidence she received from Croatian prosecutors and judicial officials was sufficient , and that the Croatian judiciary is independent , ensuring Zagorec will receive a fair trial .
Turkish police suspect an al @-@ Qaeda link to the attack , Turkish media reported .
By law , the new parliament must convene by February 25th and the government must be formed within 90 days after that .
Grand Mufti Mustafa Efendija Ceric , head of Bosnia and Herzegovina 's Islamic community , attended a three @-@ day meeting of the Catholic @-@ Muslim Forum in Vatican City .
Croatian officials lobby for UN Security Council seat
Kosovo leaders proclaim independent state based on Ahtisaari plan
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It called for the chemical castration of pedophiles and rapists by prescribing forcible administration of testosterone @-@ reducing medication to reduce sexual activity .
Among countries that do not have land or the majority population at stake , opinions differ .
Cavic , who holds the European 100m record , clocked 50.53 seconds in the 100m butterfly competition , outpacing Russian Yevgeny Korotishkin by six one @-@ hundredths of a second .
" It was hard , but we arrived at the end of the road , " Basescu said .
As part of this regional co @-@ operation , the Sarajevo Zoo donated four species to the zoo in Banja Luka --a llama , a Scottish ox , a spotted deer and pygmy goats .
To become a member of NATO , Macedonia must strengthen judicial reforms , fight corruption and maintain its image of a multiethnic society and functional democracy .
The event has become increasingly popular over the years .
I 'm currently working on a book called Edith and I : Adventures with an Edwardian traveller in the Balkans , on my travels following the route of Edith Durham around Kosovo and Albania .
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Petkovska : MIM is trying to keep pace with the needs of the media community and the market conditions .
The government was preparing to sell nine highways and two bridges by the end of the year to boost privatisation revenues .
Evaluating these events as they were unfolding , Lehigh University professor of political science and Kurdish expert Henri Barkey expressed serious concerns .
The decision to put one of the most profitable Balkan companies on the market was announced by Belgrade on Friday ( March 26th ) .
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Croatia 's Ivica Kostelic , 30 , won silver in the Men 's Slalom at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver .
It operates under UNMIK Regulation 2001 / 13 as a self @-@ managing organization , with its general director answerable to a non @-@ political Board of Directors .
A dispute over extending Turkey 's customs protocol with the EU to Cyprus leads to the suspension of eight chapters in the accession talks .
A litre of 95 octane Eurostar petrol now costs 1.26 euros per litre , 98 octane Eurosuper costs 1.28 , and Eurodiesel goes for 1.24 euros per litre .
Prosecutors are planning to submit a motion to ban the fan groups of three soccer clubs with track records of violence , including Partizan , prosecution spokesman Tomo Zoric said on Thursday .
Turkish archaeologists have discovered a Jewish temple hidden in a small building in the ancient city of Andriake on Turkey 's southern coast .
Much of the Turkish public has already lost interest . In 2004 , 73 % of Turks considered EU membership to be a good thing , but that number dropped to 38 % by 2010 .
Moldovans wait for visas outside the Romanian Consulate in Chisinau . [ Getty Images ]
" The security of our judges and prosecutors has been endangered and this sends a very bad message to victims and witnesses . "
The programme includes performances by some 31 Croatian and foreign music ensembles .
Critics say that he failed to follow the proper legal procedures in hiring the Slovenian experts , and that " Hope " went far beyond normal PR purposes .
Despite the fun and games , the competition hit a couple of snags .
Serbia holds direct elections for a council charged with safeguarding minority rights
Thaci visited Washington to discuss Kosovo 's role in the Balkans .
In April 2006 , a bomb exploded in front of the house of an investigative reporter for the Nova TV channel .
BiH has failed to form a state @-@ level government since the October general elections and the prospects of this happening any time soon are dim , he added .
Textile workers protest in front of the ministry of finance in Athens .
Serbia is sending 11 athletes to Vancouver , including bobsled competitors Slobodan Matijevic , Vuk Radjenovic , Igor Sarcevic and Milos Savic .
Among them , 23 cases involved a total of 31 Serb defendants , while six cases involved a total of 18 Albanian defendants .
Views on Kosovo 's future status differ among countries in the region . [ State.gov ]
Kosovo Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi told SETimes that Serbia 's presence in Kosovo is widely known , despite Serbian denials .
Romania 's Traian Basescu said Bucharest supports Kishinev , amid renewed calls from the separatist Transdniestr to be recognised by the UN .
Gazprom director Sergey Kuprianov said on Monday that Russia would be willing to join Nabucco .
The government has refused to talk to the PKK , and expects PKK members involved in armed struggle and sheltered in northern Iraq to surrender or face military action .
Former Macedonian Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski and former Army Chief of General Staff Metodi Stamboliski were each sentenced to three and a half years in prison on Tuesday ( December 9th ) after being found guilty of abuse of power and corruption .
Following his nomination , he vowed to abide by the principles of secularism , if elected .
" The United States of Europe project is meant as a continuation of the EU and will lead to a consolidation of the member states ' integration , especially in the economic and fiscal areas .
Heading the list was a 58 @-@ year @-@ old accountant serving a long jail sentence for not paying taxes that , with interest , amount to 950m euros .
Albania showing critical signs of economic crisis
The number of new apartments sold is down by more than 60 % .
Brucellosis , also called undulant fever , or Malta fever in humans , is a highly contagious disease spread by contact with infected animals , eating raw meat or unpasteurised cheese or drinking infected milk .
Only three applications have been submitted , one from a Texas based company .
" Nothing is set in stone and the Bosniak Cultural Community began discussing what should be done to convene the Bosniak Council , " he said .
At the end of July , about 80,000 applications had been received for biometric passports , since they started rolling out in February .
The underground test , reportedly conducted in North Korea 's Hamgyong province , was detected by the sensors at the Romanian seismic stations of Cheia and Bucovina , according to the Rompres news agency .
Smilenski is charged with acquiring 30.4m euros via illegal activities in his dealings with different Macedonian companies .
This year , Sibiu is hosting performances by Milan 's La Scala , the Classic Operetta Ensemble of Vienna , and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra , as well as art exhibitions , film screenings , theatre , dance and folklore festivals , caricature saloons , church choir recitals , book fairs , poetry readings , workshops on various subjects and stand @-@ up comedy acts .
Tose Proeski 's death shocked the region . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
US delegate Rosemary DiCarlo , on the other hand , criticised Serbia for continuing to support " illegal parallel structures " in northern Kosovo .
Istanbul 's Topkapi Museum , once an Ottoman palace , will be the first museum in Turkey to use hologram technology , the daily Hurriyet reported on May 4th .
Arguably , wherever in Central and Eastern Europe numerous citizens have lost out in the economic race or have found themselves marginalised ( excluded from the fruits of economic growth ) , their frustration is likely to be captured by extremist parties and centrist parties lose political ground .
The last attempt to negotiate a solution to a divided Cyprus ended in failure in April 2004 , when Greek Cypriot voters overwhelmingly rejected a UN @-@ sponsored reunification proposal .
Hundreds of people , many of them children , have been killed or maimed by landmines left over from the BiH conflict . [ Getty Images ]
" We are surprised to hear Gruevski talking about this , " the Macedonian daily Dnevnik quoted an unnamed cabinet official as saying Monday .
The visit will be an opportunity for him to discuss the situation in the region and Sarajevo 's EU and NATO bids , Turkish Ambassador to Sarajevo Vefahan Ocak told Oslobodjenje daily on Saturday ( August 21st ) .
" Considering the large number of travellers on internal flights , which is three times more than the number of passengers on international flights , the costs of setting up and operating the system would be much higher , " the EC noted in a statement Wednesday .
One battalion returned to the country Sunday night , local agencies reported .
Whatever we try to meet the criteria for membership , it seems that it is not crucial .
In October for example , his company Agrokop bought 68 % of stakes in the Bijeljina area sugar factory .
Following a model used in Estonia , authorities plan to charge capital gains taxes on dividends only .
That spot went to newspaper owner Fahrudin Radoncic , of the Party for a Better Future ( SBB ) .
In an effort to alleviate the country 's chronic energy crises , the government is looking into new options
" The concern that patients are not being treated appropriately and are being abused for profit brings far @-@ reaching consequences .
A joint Bulgarian @-@ Turkish intergovernmental working group that was established last year is now handling the dispute , and the issue is expected to be one item on the agenda of talks during Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov 's upcoming visit to Ankara .
For critics , however , the violence is a sign that Turkey falls well short of EU standards for religious freedom .
The Serbian Orthodox Church sent a letter to Serbian officials warning that some of the statute 's provisions violate the Serbian Constitution and could lead to the disintegration of the state .
Dusan Janjic , director of the Forum for Ethnic Relations , told SETimes that the demand for the withdrawal of Serbian security forces is nothing new .
Twenty @-@ two short and feature @-@ length movies from Kosovo and Albania will screen at the Genoa Film Festival from Monday ( June 30th ) to July 6th in Genoa , Italy . The films are part of an Albanian @-@ language movie series called " Beyond the Border . "
Smokers passionately oppose the new law , while non @-@ smokers are adamant about its implementation .
The talks were attended also by former Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer , who has been serving as UN special envoy for Cyprus since July .
In the past 22 years , there were a total of 824 such transplants in the country .
Domestic production [ meets ] only 20 % of the needs , " said Minister of Agriculture Genc Ruli .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's political leaders have been given a few more days to iron out problems with an agreement announced last week .
Socialists say Sofia was given one of the European Commission 's most insignificant portfolios .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said on Friday ( October 30th ) that his country will not change its name without a referendum .
" That date might well be January 1st , " de Hoop Scheffer said .
For starters , five deputies hired last month won 't be paid until the end of this month , because they weren 't added to the wage system as required .
The Jelah @-@ Tesanj Sport Fishing Club , representing Bosnia and Herzegovina , finished fourth . [ Antonio Prlenda ]
In addition , the country reduced the time needed to obtain construction documents , adopted new labour regulations meant to encourage businesses to hire first @-@ time workers , and eased trading across borders , " the Bank said .
Now they are trying to distort the truth , they say no one was working back then , that people were living off this and that .
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On the street , however , not all are as optimistic .
The news came amid speculation that Saturday 's meeting -- the first to bring together the leaders of all former Yugoslav republics , plus Albania , in the last 18 years -- might be cancelled over Serbia 's threat to boycott the event if Kosovo should attend as an independent state .
In that attack , the group fired off a semi @-@ automatic rifle and threw a grenade , which failed to detonate .
The government 's 2012 @-@ 2016 strategy against corruption , which was approved on January 11th , outlines the objectives and the preventive measures against corruption .
Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen expressed his country 's support for Serbia 's aspirations to join the EU during a day @-@ long visit to Belgrade on Wednesday ( December 16th ) .
" It takes time to impose these new European standards , " Stanishev said .
Among the arrested are eight customs administration officers and nine businessmen .
" Perhaps it is not humane , but I expected that a general and a war commander who is arrested by the ' enemy ' would end it there himself , " military commentator Miroslav Lazanski told SETimes .
He added he has proposed moving the talks to a neutral location to reduce domestic political pressures , but Christofias has refused .
" A dream came true today -- a dream for generations of Bulgarians who wished to live together with the free and democratic peoples of Europe in peace and prosperity , " Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev told thousands of revellers at Battenberg Square in Sofia .
The " Days of Isak Samokovlija " cultural festival , commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the death of renowned Bosnian writer Isak Samokovlija ( 1889 @-@ 1955 ) opened Monday ( January 15th ) in Gorazde and Sarajevo .
Tatlises , who is involved in the construction and restaurant business and even owns his own bus company , was among several prominent Kurds who attended a high @-@ profile meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan a few months ago .
When you think that it is not his day and he will not win the race , he wins .
In 2007 , the Alliance organised a military exercise in Croatia -- the first time such an event was held in a non @-@ member country .
What is expected of a person who is not officially in charge is to hand over ( power in ) Libya to a person who has an official leadership position . "
Authorities also hope the switch to private funds will trim the black market in labour , since it will now be in the workers ' interest to have their real salaries recorded .
" Family Ties " also got the award for best screenplay , which it shared with Brazilian Karim Ainouz 's film " Suely in the Sky . "
Georgiou said he had no reason to inflate the deficit .
Davutoglu said his meeting with his counterparts from those countries was significant .
Bosniak parties , meanwhile , want the coat of arms and flag to be changed in order to include elements of the Islamic tradition .
The footage rekindled concerns among Turks about the existence of a shadowy " deep state " -- a term denoting hardline nationalists operating within the state ready to breach the law in defence of their beliefs .
" The programme is performing well ... with a considerable margin , " Jaeger said .
Faced with mounting abuse of the EU 's three @-@ month visa @-@ free regime in the Schengen Zone , interior ministers adopted a proposal Tuesday ( December 13th ) that would allow EU states to temporarily suspend the visa @-@ free regime to Western Balkan states .
Will Kosovo engage in dialogue with the Serbs living in northern Kosovo , regardless of Belgrade 's direct involvement ?
Co @-@ operation among countries in the region will be improved with the progress of each country toward membership in NATO and the EU .
India 's Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal was in Zagreb on Friday ( February 2nd ) . [ Getty Images ]
" The reason for the police action , co @-@ ordinated with the KFOR force and the Kosovo police , are criminal groups that , not being able to act in Kosovo , shifted to Macedonia with the intention to create tensions , " it said in a press release .
A Romanian parliamentary sub @-@ commission questioned the legality of last year 's return of the castle to the family .
By partnering with the NRC , we will offer our data and experience , " said Gerta Picari , the general director of the customs department .
The legitimacy of the levy is scheduled for a decision on Friday .
Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu ( left ) , French Defence Minister Herve Morin ( centre ) and Kosovo Prime Minister Agim Ceku attend the KFOR change of command ceremony in Pristina . [ Getty Images ]
I think the issue of corruption remains on the agenda , " Merkel said .
South Stream project gets new momentum in Bulgaria
Voicing emphatic support for Serbia 's EU bid in particular , Bulgaria and Greece also vowed to help their neighbour join the club .
Many of the mourners blamed the journalist 's death on Article 301 .
Sit down for a tasty meal at one of Frushka Gora 's many restaurants .
Can Egypt follow Turkey 's road to democracy ? [ Reuters ]
Kosovo Albanians vote at a polling station in Pristina on Sunday ( November 15th ) . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
" The most important thing now is to prevent escalation and not to allow skirmishes to grow into bigger clashes , " he said .
" I think we 've done a great job , " Romania 's English @-@ language daily Nine O 'clock quoted Ovi as saying after the show .
New hospital offers hope to demographic decline
Achieving progress on these key issues is a priority for me and my HQ , together with continuing the professional development of the armed forces .
Tadic reiterated that his country would never accept Kosovo 's independence and that the EU mission planned for the former province is illegal .
The EC expressed regret over Slovenia 's announcement .
The children had their lunch served by Brazilian and Canadian ambassadors to Belgrade Dante Coelho de Lima and John Morrison , with US Ambassador Mary Warlick , who was celebrating her first Christmas in Belgrade .
The funds will be used to support projects in the energy sector , wastewater management and the construction of a wind park .
The first stem cell bank in Serbia will begin work by 2010 , the health ministry announced .
Ericsson Turkey 's Vice @-@ President Serdar Sanon said the two firms invested approximately 3.6m euros in the project .
Advocates argue that GAP will provide more than a fix to energy and economic problems ; successful development of the southeast will , they say , also alleviate tensions with Turkey 's Kurds through socio @-@ economic development and integration .
During a debate Saturday at the 65th UN General Assembly in New York , Tadic said his country is ready for the talks , which would begin " soon . "
We all have jobs , we don 't have any security , bodyguards or drivers .
Macedonian government fights " construction mafia "
After Belgrade 's ally , Russia , blocked a resolution on Kosovo 's independence in the UN Security Council this summer , the Contact Group appointed three negotiators to mediate the new status talks .
Also in science news : the Robot Zoo comes to Istanbul and Croatia 's president @-@ elect suffers Facebook woes .
" The people making these [ claims ] do not have serious information , no serious scientific research is behind it " Dubravka Stojanovic told SETimes .
" The main opposition in Albania against religious fundamentalism has come from within the Albanian Muslim community itself , " says analyst Ilir Kulla , former head of the foreign ministry 's Religions and Cults Office .
Some diplomats , however , were sceptical that this could happen before the three @-@ day Group of Eight summit opens in Germany on Wednesday .
Republika Srpska ( RS ) political leaders are crying foul .
The jubilee events included 200 scientific meetings and bilateral co @-@ operation projects with more than 25 national academies .
Banac : Unless the US invests more effort in BiH , the situation will deteriorate .
" We don 't need anyone 's advice on northern Iraq and the operation to be carried out there , " he told a party rally in Istanbul at the weekend .
They have to take every step necessary with those diplomats , " Erdogan said .
Professor Ozeren agrees with that assessment .
Registration of presidential candidates began in Turkey on Monday ( April 16th ) and will run until April 25th .
" The return of properties of the former public and state enterprises from Kosovo in central Serbia is not possible based on the enterprises model from Slovenia and Croatia , " Bogdanovic told Belgrade @-@ based Beta agency , adding that Serbia invested about " 18 billion dollars for the development " of Kosovo in the last three decades .
EU Representative for Macedonia Erwan Fouere welcomed the agreement , saying the meeting was a success because party leaders sat down together to discuss the issues .
The US Embassy in Bucharest criticised the Constitutional Court 's decision , saying it stands in the way of the anti @-@ corruption fight .
Political analysts say he faces the challenge of regaining the confidence of disenchanted party supporters while trying to tackle infighting within ND .
Russia 's Gazprom , by infusing 400m euros into the Serbian economy , is shoring up Serbia 's plunging currency .
Report : " Broad improvements " in freedom in Balkans
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 15 / 03 / 07
His office and Zagreb apartment were searched .
Those developments show that BiH can function and move forward to the benefit of its own people , he said .
Today , Kurds are asking for education in their native language , the ability to freely express their identity and culture , and the right to self @-@ rule .
Idol is no stranger to Serbia -- four years ago , he was at the Exit festival in Novi Sad .
February 15th was proclaimed Serbian Statehood Day on July 10th 2001 in honour of the beginning of the First Serbian Uprising in the small town of Orasac , led by Djordje Petrovic Karadjordje , on February 15th 1804 .
Erdogan faces a difficult question , since the military is requesting increased powers .
Now that Greece competes in the tournament , it is likely that new horizons will open for some players .
Bulgaria , Russia move step closer to South Stream joint venture
France , Germany lead eurozone on Greek rescue plan
The health of some is becoming precarious .
" The question remains why no solution was found for investing funds in education from foreign donations or privatisation projects , " Obradovic says . [ Reuters ]
In the second case , he received eight years for ordering the arrest and murder of Serbs on the banks of the Drava River .
The VMRO @-@ DPMNE says that in Bitola and Prilep , its mayoral candidates will be incumbents Marjan Risteski and Vladimir Talevski .
It speaks clearly about our readiness to become immediately a full @-@ fledged member of the Alliance . "
The government 's attitude has deteriorated the assembly , " Konjufca said .
The PDK , meanwhile , has submitted its own request for an investigation into political murders after 1999 , claiming that the AAK ordered the assassination of political rivals -- an allegation the party denies .
Ultimately , we all must work so that the entire region becomes part of a larger European family , where borders become relative thanks to co @-@ operation .
A majority of Kosovo Albanians ( 80 % ) and Kosovo Serbs ( 64 % ) believe Serbia will never recognise Kosovo .
Bulgaria , Russia sign South Stream agreement
" Recognisable leaders will be able to rally voters who are only attracted temporarily by new parties ... the system in Greece promotes the performance of the largest parties , " he said .
Britain heads EU 's Albania police mission
UNDP : Unemployment and poverty are key issues in ethnically divided Mitrovica . [ Reuters ]
The assembly should establish a working agenda and implement it with persistence , " Bytyci said .
The award for best actor , meanwhile , went to Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) Sasa Petrovic , for his role in " It 's Hard to Be Nice . "
Six ministers are being replaced -- three from Thaci 's Democratic Party ( PDK ) and three from its governing partner , the Democratic League of Kosovo ( LDK ) .
We are now simultaneously working on strengthening the Agency 's capacity .
Both died in shelling attacks during the violence that engulfed Bosnia and Herzegovina in the early 1990s .
Gas consumption in Europe is set to increase by 80 % to 100 % by 2025 , so all the pipelines together will not be enough to meet the rising demand .
After finishing this project , I hope to have the time to think of my next author @-@ movie , because this is one I am making as producer and scriptwriter .
" There was much more free movement at that time compared to today , " Beqaj tells SETimes .
If Croatia refuses to budge on the fishing zone , and does not implement the necessary reforms in time , the country may lose six to nine months in its accession , because the ratification process in member states cannot be launched without the approval of the European Parliament .
The figure amounts to 5 % of Montenegro 's population and equals the size of a larger city like Herceg Novi .
Sarkozy 's opposition has become the key sticking point along Turkey 's accession path .
The long @-@ awaited legislation envisions maternity leave extended from three months to one year .
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero reiterated his country 's stance on Kosovo during a meeting with visiting Serbian President Boris Tadic .
Last year , however , the two countries launched a normalisation process and stepped up official contacts . ( Anadolu news agency , NTV , TRT , Hurriyet - 07 / 04 / 09 )
This area , centered around the city of Bjelovar , is the country 's breadbasket , the heart of its fertile farmlands .
We would like to strengthen the rule of law , " said Feith on Sunday ( January 24th ) .
While a secondhand computer and monitor can be purchased for 200 euros , the vouchers were only valid for new computers .
Two @-@ thirds of the respondents in both Greece and Cyprus , and 58 % of those in Romania , said they wanted to see the EP play a more important role than it currently does .
Following the recommendations of the Central Election Commission ( CEC ) Secretariat , UNMIK head Joachim Ruecker certified them on Wednesday ( December 5th ) .
Turkey , which has been fostering diplomatic and economic ties with Iran , is reluctant to see NATO name Tehran as a threat , and the document adopted in Lisbon does not explicitly mention any potential enemy .
But now , like the other 19.2 % who are unemployed in Greece , she said her rage has given way to despair .
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov on Wednesday ( November 4th ) invited Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias to visit Skopje , saying it would help strengthen bilateral relations .
These include eradicating extreme poverty and hunger , achieving universal primary education , reducing child mortality , ensuring gender equality and women 's rights , fighting epidemic diseases , and fostering a sustainable environment .
Only 57 % Serbians support country 's EU bid . [ Reuters ]
Among the certified candidates , 32 are from the Serbian minority .
The ministry decided it would serve best Macedonia 's farmers if it visits them to address -- on the spot -- any issues they face in their work .
He said hedge funds have no incentive to co @-@ operate to reach an agreement that would cost them money .
Despite big dreams and high hopes , regional teams fall short of EURO 2008 final
BiH , the region 's laggard , lost a further seven places to 111th , based on its overall mark of 6.03 .
The footage was first shown at the trial of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic at the UN war crimes tribunal in June 2005 .
South Stream , a 10 billion @-@ euro joint project by Gazprom and Italy 's Eni , which is expected to be completed by 2013 , would stretch from Russia 's Beregovaya compressor station under the Black Sea to Bulgaria .
Serbia promptly expelled Podgorica 's ambassador but says it will not cut economic and other ties .
The new neighbourhood , he added , will be built in a strategic location that cannot be disclosed now .
" Kosovo will be considered as an integral part of Serbia in both internal and foreign affairs , " reads the draft , which also obliges Serbian institutions and officials to uphold that position until " a compromise solution to the issue is found based on [ UN Security Council ] Resolution 1244 . "
Police seized more than 5,000 bogus euros .
Only a few multiplexes are open in the capital on the regular basis , and even these are in trouble .
The invention was presented at a technology event in Amsterdam in late January .
Agreeing to amend its UN resolution on Kosovo has given Serbia new momentum in the accession process , he added .
Serbia 's Ivica Dacic says he is determined to take responsibility for providing people with " what they lack above all else : economic development and justice in all spheres . "
Competing ideologies and long @-@ term goals could undermine Turkish @-@ Iranian rapprochement .
At the same time , the amount of precipitation would decline significantly .
Greeks continue to support the euro despite their country 's severe economic problems , surveys by Protothema and Ethnos weeklies revealed on Monday ( November 7th ) .
When goods are more expensive there will be shortages , which means less credits .
The Belgrade war crimes court sentenced four members of a Serbian paramilitary unit Tuesday ( April 10th ) to a combined 58 years in prison for killing six Muslim men from Srebrenica .
Investments and energy are highlighted in Kosovo 's budget .
The group , however , must meet certain psycho @-@ physical criteria .
Sanader said his government hopes to " complete most of the work " this year .
" If no step is taken , the CHP MP 's will continue to refuse swearing in , although they will attend the General Assembly .
After that , he said , there would be no further delays .
The end of the Serbia @-@ Montenegro state union left Montenegrin citizens living in Serbia with a pending status problem .
In an exclusive interview with SETimes , Mitic talks about security and ethnic issues concerning Serbs in Central Kosovo and presents her view about Serb @-@ Kosovo future relations .
" The risk assessment will release our country out of anonymity and assumed maximum risk , " says Milva Ekonomi , the executive director of Agenda , an Albanian think tank .
The new government will have 27 members , 24 of whom will lead ministries , making it one of the region 's biggest .
If varying VAT rates were implemented , for various products , consumer choice could be threatened , " the BiH Indirect Taxation Authority says a November 2011 study .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias laid the foundation stone Monday ( January 26th ) for the new state theatre of the Cyprus Theatrical Organisation .
New BiH legislation encourages buying locally . [ Reuters ]
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Governance of the island , the removal of Turkish forces , property claims by Greek Cypriots who fled their homes and farms and the right of Turkish settlers to stay are problems that will require considerable work to solve and pose the risk of upsetting entrenched interests on either side .
This is the legal form that 's on the table , " Fischer told reporters after his meeting with Barroso .
Serbian Culture Minister Nebojsa Bradic and Indian Ambassador to Serbia Ajay Swarup signed a three @-@ year agreement Monday ( January 19th ) on cultural co @-@ operation .
The Exit Festival in pictures
Following the ceremony , 465 victims identified over the past year were buried .
" The institute has jurisdiction over such cases , at least in Pristina . "
However , divisions within the international community could potentially delay the process further .
A mine worker clears the Krivajevici site . [ Getty Images ]
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A summer school for media professionals , organised by the International Research and Exchanges Board , was held earlier this month in Serbia .
Irina Socol , the president and general manager of the Romanian branch of IT and software development company Siveco , won the 2010 European Award for Women 's Entrepreneurship in the science category .
The G20 summit also failed to allay concerns that Italy could now become the Eurozone 's next " Greece . "
At the time , authorities tolerated illegal construction to keep the peace .
Bank employees , meanwhile , can take advantage of special low rates available to them .
The demographic changes of the larger community were reflected in the schools .
Meeting in Sarajevo , the two officials discussed ways to boost bilateral co @-@ operation , especially in the economic sector .
Resources have also fueled Russia 's comeback on the international scene .
That is a small number .
In an Albanian magazine interview , he likened the country 's prospects to Bulgaria 's real estate boom a few years ago .
Berlusconi praised bilateral economic , cultural and political relations , and Borisov said he hopes relations continue to develop .
I admit I do not exercise , but I walk a lot , " says Split @-@ based professor Zejra Lusic .
During his first address as the top Turkish commander last week , he described military relations with the United States as " excellent " and praised US help in countering the terrorist Kurdistan Workers ' Army .
Following the renovations , due to be finished in October , Skopje 's airport will be nearly double the size of those in Belgrade and Sofia .
Croatia 's INA and its refinery in the industrial city of Sisak are being sued by the municipal government for exceeding the permitted concentration levels of dangerous gases .
This was on the sidelines of commemorations marking the beginning of World War II in Gdansk , Poland .
In divided cities like Mitrovica , Turkey 's role breeds distrust and resentment .
Although we have five times less vehicles than Vienna , they pollute 50 times more , " Guri told SETimes .
Lajcak said the signing of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between BiH and the EU and the arrest last month of Radovan Karadzic should mark the start of a new political era .
The government is in the process of privatising Kosovo Telecom , expecting revenues of up to 600m euros .
Also in the news this week : Macedonia launches an initiative to increase the birth rate and Romanian doctors conduct robot @-@ driven surgery .
SETimes : How did you receive the news that the film was not nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Oscars ?
" When the people do not know how they will survive tomorrow , then the question about EU membership is not one which the public would pressure the ruling oligarchy about , " Pecanin said .
BiH censuses date back to 1879 in Austro @-@ Hungarian times .
However , following talks with Tadic , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said the country must show " concrete and convincing actions that must lead to full co @-@ operation " with the international war crimes court in The Hague .
The company now has three months to revise its plans in line with the new law , or have its license revoked .
These suggestions , however , have faced criticism , particularly from the medical community .
International Civilian Representative Pieter Feith said on Sunday morning in a voting centre in Drenas that irregularities will not be tolerated .
" These are necessary parameters for a well @-@ functioning state , " he says .
SDA President Sulejman Tihic sent a formal request to BiH Prime Minister Nikola Spiric , who endorsed Sadovic 's dismissal on July 22nd .
As someone who has been engaged in mediation for a long time , I believe it is the best method for preventing discrimination .
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Speaking at the same meeting , however , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn voiced optimism .
Xhevdet Svarca , a political adviser and spokesperson for the ministry of diaspora , said that diaspora send about 600m euros annually to Kosovo , but the money is spent on daily expenses .
Such work , though , is necessarily slow and depends on variables like funding and the condition of recovered remains .
Despite considerable fanfare going into the election , they did not win enough votes to enter parliament .
Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) said on Tuesday ( May 29th ) they have notified Montenegrin authorities that a runaway Bosnian Serb war crimes convict may be hiding in their territory .
He had had serious heart problems in the past , and underwent surgery in Houston a few years ago .
" We want a settlement to guarantee that Turkish Cypriots will not face danger again , " Talat said .
In a surprise appearance in front of the media , Berisha and Nano urged the political parties to overcome the electoral crisis , saying it posed a danger to the country .
The group suggested that it would be better for Kosovo to hold snap elections in December rather than wait until February .
" A non @-@ binding resolution expresses the sentiments or opinion of Congress , " Lichtman told the Voice of America .
A young Kosovo woman on Wednesday ( July 30th ) received the first passport issued by the fledgling government in Pristina .
" The continued controversy over the appeals process following the May 8th local elections has highlighted the need for further electoral reforms , " Azubalis said , urging " the government and the opposition parties to overcome the polarisation and pervasive mistrust and end the political stalemate . "
" Carrying out free and fair elections is the essential criterion for the process of EU integration , " EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said . [ Getty Images ]
Police corruption of various sorts remained a problem .
By Envesa Hodzic @-@ Kovac for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 26 / 08 / 08
Libya is not the property of a single man or one family , " Turkey 's daily Hurriyet quoted him as saying .
According to plans , the 900km South Stream pipeline is to run under the Black Sea and then split into two branches -- a northern one going through Serbia and Hungary to end in Austria and a southern one through Greece to Italy .
The European Commission 's November 9th report on Serbia is a mixed bag .
Belgrade celebrates the city 's culinary specialties at the Kalemegdan fortress .
Nelson Mandela with the Mostar Peace Connection 2006 award . [ Centre for Peace ]
As the crisis deepens , the first telltale signs of social change are appearing .
In the region , UNDP is working on similar programmes with the governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Croatia , Albania and Kosovo .
In both cases , the European Court said on Tuesday , there had been " a violation of Article 6 , section 1 ( right to a fair trial within a reasonable time ) of the European Convention on Human Rights ; and a violation of Article 13 ( right to an effective remedy ) of the Convention . "
The ICMP holds out hope that recent innovations in DNA extraction may help authorities put names to previously unidentifiable remains .
Inzko : International community will prevent any conflict in BiH
I hope that all of them will achieve results which will satisfy mainly their expectations .
" We lost Kosovo a long time ago , only no one has the guts to admit it .
During an emergency summit on July 21st , the Eurozone leaders agreed on a new 109 @-@ billion @-@ euro bailout for Greece .
" We would like Greece to get on the right path as quickly as possible and we would like the reform efforts for a better and more efficient and consolidated Greece to have broad political support , " she said .
Debate centres on whether the fledging country 's declaration of sovereignty falls under international law , whether Serbia 's territorial integrity has been violated , and whether UN Resolution 1244 allowed for the possibility of independence .
July 20th -- A draft Security Council resolution based on the Ahtisaari plan is shelved due to opposition from Russia .
In addition , 115m euros for infrastructure and 121m euros for rural development were suspended , EC spokesman Mark Gray said .
The new law sets much higher criteria for hiring public employees .
The adoption of amendments to the penalty code that the EU has long demanded and a unified code of ethics of magistrates are also scheduled for November .
" When an accused represents him or herself , assigning counsel to act as amici curiae is an appropriate way of ensuring the accused 's rights are protected , " the report noted .
During the protests , farmers tried to block roads with their tractors and gathered in front of the agriculture ministry in Zagreb .
International criminal court hopes to continue legacy
Former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader says his decision to retire from politics was a mistake . [ Getty Images ]
BiH submitted its official request to join the Membership Action Plan in early October .
Nobody analysed the government 's mistakes , but the very next day began publishing the official affirmative statements in which they offer new promises , " Jerkovic said .
Slow progress with witness protection programmes in Southeast Europe
The European Commission has drafted a new economic strategy to overcome the global financial crisis , but some analysts question whether it can deliver .
Because of the arbitrary nature of the state 's rulings , such attention @-@ getting tactics , though illegal , may be necessary to wake people up to the severity of the issue .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 25 / 09 / 08
The polling centre at the Serb enclave of Gracanica , meanwhile , recorded a 3 % turnout , prompting words of praise from UNMIK head Joachim Ruecker .
Her last contact with him , she said , dated back to 2002 .
He hopes to push for energy privatisation while preventing internal party rivalries from spiraling out of control .
Greek Development Minister Costis Hatzidakis announced on March 19th a project to transform the small northern Aegean island of Aghios Efstratios into a " green island " by exclusively using renewable energy sources .
Cyprus and Greece remained the only Southeast European countries to be classified as " free . "
The strategy calls for investing 35m euros in the sector .
Early in the school year , the union made many demands , such as signing a collective contract between the ministry and the union after the bill on pre @-@ university education was approved by parliament .
Kathimerini reported on Thursday ( September 20th ) that the bank is also eyeing the purchase of Banque Du Caire , which has 230 branches and a 6.3 % market share in the country .
The independent candidates from DTP undergo registration formalities at parliament in Ankara . [ Getty Images ]
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 24 / 01 / 12
" This recent interest in all that is Ottoman can be rather explained by the fact that this subject matter has gained meta @-@ value within the market economy , " he explained .
Serbia still has not achieved a sufficient degree of decentralisation , he said .
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic voiced hope on Friday ( October 15th ) that the European Commission 's opinion on Montenegro 's readiness to acquire EU candidate status due in November will be positive and that the country will get also a recommendation to start EU accession talks .
Third place went to the Croatian Democratic Union 's Andrija Hebrang , clearly disappointed that he garnered only 12.01 % .
The Croats won a gold , silver and four bronze medals .
This year 's event included a performance of " Madame Butterfly " by the Trieste Lyric Theatre .
The signs of austerity are everywhere , especially in downtown Athens , and are spreading to its neighbourhoods .
The coastal town of Podstrana is trying to capitalise on the theory that the tomb of the legendary King Arthur is located nearby .
That 's not the case with our bikers , " he added .
Media reports said they crossed into Kosovo via uncontrolled areas in the hills and forests after being refused entry at the Jarinje checkpoint .
The group of reporters were more than a little surprised when they caught sight of the train on the tracks .
No one in the PDL matched Stolojan 's experience and credibility , Basescu said .
The EU peacekeeping force ( EUFOR ) in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) has achieved its military goals , the Union 's defence ministers said on Wednesday ( October 1st ) , as they discussed the mission 's future at an informal meeting in Deauville , France .
Agron Demi , executive director of GAP Institute in Pristina , says Serbia will not be asked to recognise Kosovo .
He added that NATO 's presence in country remains very important , despite any powers the new president , or any other person , may gain .
On August 1st , data indicated that most tourists in the first six months of the year were from Serbia -- 24 % and a significant number from the EU .
Since Ahmet Davutoglu was appointed foreign minister last month , many have speculated on the course Turkish foreign policy will take .
Increased foreign investment is needed to solve these problems , but the post @-@ Bucharest summit uncertainty does not make Macedonia a more attractive place for investors .
However , sometimes this is the price you pay for doing your job .
Meanwhile , private creditors , which are a key part of international efforts to bailout the country , warned on Monday that authorities in Athens must urgently find a way to overcome a deadlock in talks on a plan for a " haircut " of the country 's debt .
The popularity of Athens ' Sunday flea market has grown in light of the economic crisis .
Jakupi was captured in 2004 , following a gunfight in Skopje , during which three policemen were wounded .
Albania , Croatia and Macedonia can count on Bulgaria 's support and assistance in their efforts to join the EU and NATO , the minister said .
NATO commanders say restrictions imposed by countries participating in the ISAF mission in Afghanistan have hampered its effectiveness .
According to Sanarbek Uulu , the decision to grant Turkish citizens visa @-@ free travel to Kyrgyzstan is a step in the right direction in boosting trade .
If we could attract just 2,000 more trains to Corridor 10 , Serbia , Croatia and Slovenia would conspicuously increase their net foreign currency inflow , " Mrkonjic said .
It said the two sides would start internal political consultations over two protocols -- on the establishment of diplomatic relations and on the development of bilateral relations .
This means it will be some time before the KSF becomes an actual army of state .
Professor Thomas Maloutas , vice president of the National Centre for Social Research in Athens , called the roundup appalling .
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When asked about the consequences of default for the Greek people , she said that the Greek government had more money than it lets on .
Libyan rebels battling Moammar Gadhafi 's regime get a boost from Ankara . [ Reuters ]
These citizens received their visas free of charge .
The Liberal Democrats , who are also members of the EPP and upheld Tokes ' candidacy , were critical that the rightist Hungarian ruling party Fidez forwarded Tokes ' nomination .
" We strongly condemn this criminal act as citizens of Kosovo and young people of Kosovo .
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Turkey 's Abdullah Gul will participate in Japanese economic forums this week .
It calls for " supervised independence " under the guidance of the international community .
" Greece belongs to the Greeks and our main objective is to make sure this doesn 't change , " said LAOS leader George Karatzaferis , whose party advocates immigration quotas and opposes Turkey 's bid to join the EU .
Serbian authorities won praise Wednesday ( June 11th ) for the capture of a key fugitive sought by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ( ICTY ) since 1999 .
Different Bulgarian organisations will hold various events during the nine @-@ day event .
Police and KFOR personnel are investigating the case .
" If Brussels fails to coalesce quickly around a strong internal consensus , it risks inheriting a major new crisis , " the ICG stressed in a statement Wednesday .
They should not be counting votes and looking for ways to cheat the Progressives , " SNS leader Tomislav Nikolic said .
Boc , who is also the leader of the centrist Democratic Liberal Party ( PDL ) , took office in December 2008 .
Some are already dubbing it the " Railways of SCS , " referring to the old Kingdom of Serbs , Croatians and Slovenes .
Gerard Gallucci , former UN regional administrator for Mitrovica and member of the advisory board of Transconflict , told SETimes that Pristina should hold the elections in Kosovo .
Amid a rising number of sexually molested children , authorities consider alternative punishments .
Turkey is firmly committed to enacting reforms necessary for its EU accession despite opposition by some of the strongest members of the bloc , Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on April 15th .
Arben Llapashtica , a photographer from Kosovo , told SETimes , " The photos show two sides of the coin , the positive and the critical elements , letting the viewer think and decide on his own where is Kosovo now , closer or further away from Europe . "
And yet , he remained " an optimist , " noting how young Romanians retain an interest in their country 's past and mobbed the launch of his memoirs at the Frankfurt Book Fair .
Operating on a budget of 5.5m euros over the next three years , Britain said it would focus on enhancing the institutional and operational capacity of the Albanian police and enabling them to professionally and accountably investigate and counter criminal activities , notably organised crime .
Meanwhile , unresolved war crimes issues and the Kosovo dilemma have put up roadblocks along the pro @-@ Western path he espoused .
I remember his mother Rosa forbidding him to eat any food or drink water on the street or near Muslim friends during Ramadan .
KESH is undergoing a privatisation process and one of its branches -- the Operator of Distribution -- is expected to be privatised this summer .
This group includes potato , milk and dairy products , fruits , poultry and pork .
However , this was the first report to cover the period after Croatia formally opened negotiations with the Union .
Diversifying energy sources essential for region , leaders say
The dispute over several small villages and the maritime border between the two Adriatic states dates back to 1991 , when both proclaimed independence from the former Yugoslavia .
All the states of the region are moving to reassess their competitiveness in an attempt to become more attractive to foreign investment - Montenegro stands out here .
Pieter Feith , the EU special representative to Kosovo . [ Reuters ]
ANKARA , Turkey -- Interior Minister Besir Atalay on Friday ( November 13th ) revealed details of the government 's long @-@ awaited plan to give more rights to the Kurdish minority .
This is the third Macedonian contingent in the ISAF tasked with protection of the force 's headquarters in Kabul .
The Romanian Parliament on Thursday ( April 19th ) voted to suspend President Traian Basescu , despite an earlier constitutional court ruling that found he had not breached the constitution .
The ministers of the member states of the Sava Commission -- founded by an agreement in 2002 -- met at a Zagreb conference last month , and unanimously adopted a declaration on the river .
Throughout the year , the civil servants ' union declared roughly a dozen actions , mostly 24 @-@ hour strikes , one two @-@ day strike in May , as well as various work stoppages .
Croatia 's State Secretary for e @-@ Croatia , Igor Lucic , opened a Microsoft innovation centre in Split on Wednesday ( May 5th ) .
" I know of many couples which can not bridge that barrier and their relationship and love cannot be finalised by marriage because of the fear of stigmatisation and how they will face their loved ones , " says Musliu .
EU ministers back plan to monitor Georgia cease @-@ fire
The Skopje Jazz Fest tuned up at the weekend . [ Tomislav Georgiev / SETimes ]
The Irish " no " vote on the Lisbon Treaty poses tough questions about EU enlargement -- which may have an impact on Southeastern European countries .
Although Greece is making progress , and now has additional understanding and support from the 17 eurozone country leaders , more work lies ahead .
In all , the force will have 2,500 active troops and 800 reserves .
This is casting a shadow over the level that Turkey has reached and the image that is lauded by everyone , " Gul said .
Greece assesses costs , benefits of Athens Olympiad
NATO member countries monitor the envisaged reforms and evaluate their implementation .
Clean @-@ cut , dressed nattily and well @-@ groomed , Jaha Samir is about as far away from the Gypsy stereotype as he can get .
The estimated level of inflation in Romania for both 2007 and last year is set at 5.0 % , above the forecast rates for six of the other countries in the region .
This forced Nazi Germany to take matters into its own hands and occupy Greece through a concerted military effort .
" There was [ mutual ] love based on common values such as character .
On the surface , life feels tranquil .
The trial is expected to draw considerable media coverage due to the nature of the charges .
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The atrocities Ademi and Norac are accused of took place during an operation conducted by the Croatian Army in September 1993 , in a bid to recapture the area around the small village of Medak in central Croatia .
A legendary C @-@ 47 Dakota troop transport aircraft that flew in the WWII D @-@ Day landing is in the process of being restored after being donated by Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) to France .
" A unique economic government will take care of Germany and France 's interests more than the other countries ' , " Ovidiu Marincea , deputy chief @-@ editor of the Romanian newspaper Adevarul , told SETimes .
" The southern Serbian province , or the Republic of Kosovo , has certainly [ wasted ] a year of life of Serbs , " journalist and publicist Boris Drenca wrote in his blog on B92 .
Minorities in BiH wait for better times
NATO drill tests emergency response readiness
Socialist Party deputy Ervin Koci told the Albanian daily Mapo that Greece 's crisis has negatively affected the Albanian economy .
Croatian President Stipe Mesic will travel to New York to host the security conference in the council that starts on December 9th .
" It is by far the worst tragedy ever in a Romanian hospital .
" Thanks to this investment , Macedonia will have state @-@ of @-@ the @-@ art airport facilities and Skopje 's Alexander the Great airport will be one of the main drivers of economic growth in the region . "
But at an EU average of 15.3 % in 2006 , their share was still high and showed that faster progress is needed to ensure that no more than 10 % of students will be leaving school prematurely by the end of the decade .
A Romanian hacker on Thursday ( November 6th ) received a suspended 16 @-@ month prison sentence .
The EULEX probe centres around alleged war crimes . [ Reuters ]
This week , Turkey confirmed its commitment to supporting Afghan reconciliation . [ Reuters ]
Speaking on the sidelines of an Asian security meeting in Manila on Wednesday , EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said the talks were likely to kick off " around the middle of the month of August . "
By Esra Erduran for Southeast European Times in Ankara -- 29 / 09 / 09
Its predecessor was the Serbian People 's Party .
" The ' one minute ' policy is dead now , " agrees Capoglu .
A particular concern , Krasniqi says , is the current law on religious freedom .
Roughly four years after taking the reins of Turkish diplomacy , Abdullah Gul was nominated on Tuesday ( April 24th ) as the ruling Justice and Development Party 's ( AKP ) presidential candidate .
" What is needed next is for Americans to become completely familiar with them -- and for the businesses to organise , co @-@ ordinate and absorb that assistance . "
Things reached boiling point when the Frenchman asked to meet with the head of state , President Boris Tadic .
Responses also came from many bloggers .
EU Special Representative in Kosovo , Samuel Zbogar urged for calm .
Stankovic 's escape highlights " the inadequacies of the overstretched and underfunded prison systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the urgent need for proper co @-@ ordination among the country 's law @-@ enforcement and judicial agencies , " Schwarz @-@ Schilling wrote in his weekly newspaper column on Friday .
At the time , the stakes in the future plant were split 51 % to 49 % between Bulgaria 's state @-@ owned National Electric Company and Germany 's RWE , which was to provide 2 billion euros for construction .
" Low scoring countries need to take these results seriously and act now to strengthen accountability in public institutions . "
June 10th -- NATO Secretary General Javier Solana calls off airstrikes .
He believes the state government will not be formed until the state budget deficit forces Lagumdzija and Dodik to come to an agreement .
I don 't believe that November is the right date , since it may be possible that the status process will overlap with the election process . "
Using Turkey , Iranian front companies , some with ties to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad , benefit from the sanctions regime . [ Reuters ]
Simply , there is no great demand for the euro to absorb the monetary expansion of several thousand billion euros , " Trifunovski said .
Analysts believe that a number of positive events targeting co @-@ operation among the Balkan states have been initiated by the crisis within the EU .
" Unless we reduce salaries and pensions in early 2011 , we will risk engaging a new loan , this time not 20 , but maybe 30 billion euros .
The 3G network covers almost 58 % of Romania 's population .
Outlying regions , where poverty is highest , need investment .
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In an historic accord , Turkey and Armenia pledge to normalise diplomatic ties and open their shared border .
There were over 60 aircraft flying from as many as 20 different directions from six countries .
An outdoor café in downtown Belgrade .
If he wins the ballot , he will have to step down as AKP leader , potentially affecting the party 's chances in the November parliamentary elections .
There are nine government ministers listed as war veterans .
The increase was due mainly to the enlarged production of intermediary products and non @-@ durable goods .
At the outset , Turkey is better prepared to deal with the Arab Spring because what its represents is more in line with the Arab masses .
It said the suspect 's participation in the hunting trip in the Bilogora Mountain violated the conditions of his provisional release , under which he was not allowed to leave his Zagreb home without permission .
Romania catches up on building highways
The top international envoy in BiH , High Representative Miroslav Lajcak , praised parliament 's decision .
" Marijuana , prostitution ... legitimate or not , such claims are useless in the current context .
Fitch Ratings downgraded Greece 's debt to " C " from " CCC , " warning that a default is highly likely in the near term .
" There is this poverty hotbed where people have been living in makeshift barracks for about 17 years , with no running water , sewage , electric power or central heating , " Chereches said .
Therefore , he noted , calls by certain politicians for restarting the process from scratch would delay BiH 's European integration progress by several years , but would have no impact on the eventual outcome of police reform .
It is a story of hardship transcended through faith and energy , of strength found in the face of setbacks .
" If we abandon Belene , we can make a 1 billion @-@ euro pond to breed carp , " Borisov said .
In the northwestern town of Knezha , Bulgaria , temperatures plunged to -29 Celsius degrees , breaking a 70 @-@ year record there .
Goran Bogdanovic , an official with the Kosovo chapter of Serbian President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party , said that the return of Serb representatives to Kosovo institutions was a bad message for Serbs living in Kosovo .
We expect better , not worse elections than in 2006 , " he said .
The Serbian factory opened in 2006 .
February 20th -- Direct UN @-@ sponsored talks between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials on the province 's future status open in Vienna .
The World Bank approved a 8.3m @-@ euro loan to improve secondary and local roads in Albania , an Albanian newspaper reported on Wednesday ( June 4th ) .
His statement came Monday ( March 9th ) at a meeting with visiting Serbian President Boris Tadic .
The energy crisis between the two former Soviet republics erupted on Monday , when the volume of regular daily Russian gas supplies to Belarus was reduced by an initial 15 % , in a bid to press Minsk to settle its debt .
But corruption can also jeopardise lives .
The number of doctors leaving Bulgaria to look for opportunities abroad could almost double this year , according to the union representing the profession .
Education reform takes higher profile in Romania
The trial will be " an important element in assessing the level of democracy in Croatia " and a test whether the " Croatian judiciary has become professional and depoliticised , " the Italian news agency AKI quoted Ivo Josipovic , a professor at Zagreb University 's law faculty , as telling reporters Monday .
Montenegro 's biggest fixed @-@ line phone , mobile and internet operator , Telekom Crne Gore , completed its rebranding and will now be known as Crnogorski Telekom .
The paper covers the bloc 's 27 member states , EU candidates Iceland and Turkey , as well as Norway and Switzerland .
Science : Facebook bringing Balkans together
At the Men 's World Handball Championship in Zagreb at the weekend , France affirmed its pre @-@ eminence by winning gold again .
Macedonia hopes the UN court will agree that Greece shouldn 't have blocked its NATO membership bid .
Welcoming Bulgaria 's decision " to face up to a dark period of its history that caused many people to suffer , " the Turkish foreign ministry also urged Sofia to take steps to bring to justice those responsible for the campaign and " to redress in all its aspects the grievances " those who were expelled as a result .
Nature has its laws and we people with our transient existence , with our existence as individuals and / or a collective , as entities , are part of these natural laws .
" There is a lot of openness in NATO for Macedonia , but we need a solution to the name issue .
Hong Kong , followed by Singapore , remained the world 's freest economies for the 16th year in a row .
Zvonko Veselinovic reappears as the main crime group leader , according to Kosovo and Serb media reports .
" I created the first filter in 2000 for my own car , and then started to test them on my friends ' cars .
The row has become a major hurdle on Croatia 's path to EU membership .
According to experts , this summer 's disaster will raise the average temperature in downtown Athens by almost one degree Celsius over the course of the next few years .
They are followed by Romania ( 55th ) , Montenegro ( 71st ) , Turkey ( 73rd ) , Albania ( 82nd ) , Serbia ( 88th ) , Croatia ( 103rd ) , Greece ( 109th ) and Kosovo ( 113th ) .
" It remains unclear under what law one could say racketeering is being used against these citizens , " Jankulovski said .
" The same mission , this time entitled ' Odyssey Dawn ' , is now being repeated in Libya , it represents the twilight of civilisation and the impunity of these criminals must end . "
" The Serb side is putting up obstacles , " says Tahiri .
The new Plodnost hospital in Bitola . [ Klaudija Lutovska / SETimes ]
The station , however , is facing serious financial problems .
Fazlagica Kula .
BiH Justice Minister Barisa Colak , meanwhile , told SETimes that it is possible for Serbia to withdrawal the request for Purda 's extradition .
Transcripts of a telephone conversation detail Vantu asking manager Sebastian Ghita to pay 150,000 euros to end a management contract .
On August 17th 2005 , based on a deal hammered out with the Macedonian government , a Lukoil subsidiary was set up in that country which now runs a dozen service stations .
Many families in the area have refused to relocate , despite the contamination .
What keeps you going ?
U2 lead singer Bono met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his daughter , Sumeye , in Istanbul on Saturday ( September 4th ) ahead of the band 's performance at Ataturk Olympic Stadium .
Therefore , reaching an agreement on them would " inevitably " require " a bit of time . "
The EC says Romania , Bulgaria do not meet the criteria to join the eurozone . [ Getty Images ]
Earlier this month in Belgrade , representatives of Bulgaria and Serbia signed their annual plan for bilateral military co @-@ operation .
Women 's graves contained fibulas , jewels , buckles , rings and chain loops , while the men 's graves contained weapons , such as a one @-@ bladed sword called " fica , " spurs , spearheads and other objects .
Serbia looks to close new IMF agreement
Georgiou began feuding with the board 's former Vice @-@ President Nikos Logethetis , and with statistician Zoe Georganta , who were forced out .
" We will continue to fight as much as we can for those fellow citizens of ours and to provide them with accommodation and education , but one cannot accept to grant someone -- who had taken up a portion of land -- 7.5 square meters of housing space per family member and jobs for all adults , " Djilas said .
According to folklore , a pig must die that day -- otherwise , it will dream of its own death that night , putting an end to the fattening process .
As Turkey prepares for a referendum on constitutional amendments , voters and commentators have expressed disappointment that the proposed reforms do not go further .
" The structure of the Constitutional Court was created by the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia and DUI .
Arresting the remaining Hague tribunal indictees and finding a common attitude toward Kosovo , which declared independence from Belgrade on February 17th , will be the biggest challenges for the new government , they say .
The sixth International Folklore Festival is being held in Veles , Macedonia , from Wednesday ( June 24th ) to Sunday .
EU ministers green @-@ lighted the Interim Trade Agreement with Serbia after a positive assessment from Hague tribunal Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz .
Facilities tended to be underdeveloped and the attraction among high @-@ end visitors somewhat limited .
Merve Kavakci Islam was elected to parliament in 1999 , but was prevented from taking her parliamentary oath because she wears a headscarf .
Leaders in Bulgaria , Romania and Macedonia also welcomed the news , with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov saying " there can be no more doubt " as to Serbia 's readiness to co @-@ operate with the UN war crimes tribunal .
Units up to battalion size can train on the range .
The Eurovision win follows international victories in basketball , ice hockey and football , and the Russian leadership has not been slow to capitalize on the political symbolism .
It involves " cleaning and refurbishment of the space , and of the basement , which is already in use , " as well addressing the dome and window issues .
The country 's total population is currently 72 million .
He said he was simply respecting the newly @-@ adopted law .
Greece and Qatar signed a framework deal on September 23rd , paving the way for a 5 billion @-@ euro Qatari investment in Greece .
About 1,000 participants from Bulgaria , Italy and Macedonia took part in the 2nd International Kukeri Festival , held in Razlog , Bulgaria at the weekend .
BiH Directorate of European Integration Director Osman Topcagic . [ ESI ]
Qatar 's Amir Hamad bin Khalifa al @-@ Thani arrived in Istanbul on Monday ( August 17th ) . [ Getty Images ]
And this is just one example of the state Romania 's health care system is in , " Vasile Barbu , head of the National Association for the Patients ' Protection , told SETimes .
" It is essential to do it by June , because otherwise the technical timetable becomes almost impossible . "
" We have open issues , which none of us is trying to minimise or ignore .
In 1984 , the PKK began an armed campaign for self @-@ rule in Turkey 's Kurdish @-@ dominated southeast .
Under a decision made by the previous government , municipalities manage some sports facilities .
The measures cut civil servant wages up to 40 % in a region of 265,000 , where more than 12,000 people work in the public sector .
During the first seven months of the year , Germany , Russia and the United Kingdom were the top three points of origin for visitors to Turkey .
According to the National Programme for Adoption of European Legislation , about 320 laws should be adopted by 2010 .
The daily Kosovo menu , highlighted by a variety of meat and pies , synchronises well with the cold winters and hot summers .
" Those who have racist and distorted mentalities have no right to degrade democracy and the philosophy of the EU . "
As a young democracy and a war @-@ torn country during the 1990s , Croatia was often on the Council agenda .
The new construction effort met little enthusiasm , since critics sense that the new mosques ' advocates intend to spread Islam in a multi @-@ ethnic and a multi @-@ religious country .
Vassilis Zotos , a noted architect / town planner and president of the local British Graduates Society , disagrees and criticises the system .
After that , the countries will officially decide on their involvement in the project , " Maric said .
But it is drawing protests from the Employers ' Union , which warns that the regulation will lead to the shutdown of many small and medium @-@ sized businesses .
No Arab community from the Arab UN member states has a seat , " sociologist of religion Professor Mirko Djordjevic told SETimes .
The agreement provides that following their transfer , prisoners are treated under the host country 's legislation , the Bulgarian prosecutor general explained Thursday .
In his 162 @-@ page indictment , Yalcinkaya said the removal of the ban was a key step sought by political Islamists .
Another winning candidate was Steaua football club owner and alleged criminal George Becali , who teamed up with Greater Romania Party ( PRM ) leader Corneliu Vadim Tudor.The PRM ended up nabbing three seats in the EP this year .
Large scale changes occurred in the administration after the change of government , " the report says .
In the wake of EULEX 's anti @-@ corruption stings in Kosovo , opinions are divided about the effort 's overall result .
This was a decision Mustafa Kemal took at a critical moment and it turned out to be successful , " Calislar argued in a recent newspaper interview .
Formally still part of Serbia , Kosovo has been a de facto UN protectorate since the end of the 1998 @-@ 1999 conflict .
The European Commission now believes that by arresting Radovan Karadzic in July , Serbia has met that condition , but the Netherlands , part of the 27 @-@ member EU , demands that Belgrade also extradite Ratko Mladic , indicted for genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina , or that the ICTY chief prosecutor assess the existence of full co @-@ operation with the tribunal .
He described the task of the 16,000 @-@ strong KFOR as ensuring peace and security for both the majority and minority communities .
The opening of a new army base in the country sparked some criticism from local Albanians .
Washington pledged to continue its intelligence support for Turkish operations against the PKK .
" They all frighten us , but I think it ( violence ) is much less probable than before , " he said . " Even though everyone 's scaring us with these things , I think it 's a lot less likely than it was in 2004 after March 17th , " he said .
The talks , expected to take at least ten years to complete , have not gone smoothly for Ankara .
Company owners worry about the possible impact of the global crisis on business .
Croatia says no to stake in Bulgarian nuclear plant , Serbia interested
They felt secure at the base , although they heard screams and shots in the distance .
But Georgescu is optimistic .
" For months now criminals [ have felt ] pressured , " he said .
In a country where unemployment is above 22 % , this company alone employs 5,300 workers .
Turkey 's foreign minister visits BiH , says forming government " vitally important "
If the state does not pay the hospitals , they do not have any funds to pay us either , and then we cannot purchase new devices .
The OSCE poll was aimed at determining the results of the transfer of authority from the central to local levels that began in July 2005 .
Krushedol 's splendour is evident from the first tower at the entrance of the monastery estate , which was founded in 1509 by Serbian overlord Djordje Brankovic .
At the same time , USKOK has probed allegations that the party used the Fimi media company as a front for sucking money out of state companies and ministries and transferring it to party coffers and the pockets of key leaders .
While all of the country 's 49 seaside sites surveyed met the minimum quality standards , only four , or 8.2 % of all , complied with the guide values in 2009 .
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias attended a ceremony Thursday ( September 9th ) to inaugurate a new checkpoint at the border in the Rhodopi Mountains .
It 's up to the government to offer 100 % support for the Central Election Commission , and to offer its commitment to continue some processes that might be in the interest of the country . [ Hopefully the elections will lead ] to the support that the new government will need for talks with Belgrade . "
Low @-@ cost airline AirBaltic will re @-@ establish the Belgrade @-@ Riga line on April 11th , Belgrade 's airport announced on Wednesday ( March 16th ) .
When it comes to their political parties , however , opinion is reversed .
Yet Serbian officials are aware that bilateral disputes with EU member states and unresolved issues are an obstacle to the country 's EU aspirations .
The funds will support projects in the areas of water supply , railway infrastructure , human resource development and regional competitiveness .
" We , too , want to learn who was pulling wool over our eyes for years on end and helping The Hague tribunal indictees evade justice .
Prime Minister Ivo Sanader , intent on winning another term in office , gave an impassioned , more than hour @-@ long speech in which he defended his administration 's record .
Experts struggle to explain the rise in violence , but Aferdita Spahiu of the Kosovo UNICEF office says , " Studies conducted in Kosovo show that violence manifests [ itself ] because of poverty or other factors , posing a high risk to child development . "
" A Turkish initiative hopefully advances the importance of a political track .
" Religious holidays are celebrations of one group of citizens . ...
He met with his Albanian counterpart , Sali Berisha .
The three envoys charged with mediating talks on Kosovo 's future presented both sides with a 14 @-@ point working document , in a bid to open a path to a solution .
Fenerbahce Ulker closed its roster .
During the interviews , however , Kirin expressed himself in a convoluted manner .
They prevented a group of 19 journalists from entering Moldovan territory on Wednesday , saying they lacked visas .
Prevention is the key , they argue .
The Croatian construction company , Institut gradjevinarstva Hrvatske , has signed a partnership agreement with Bulgaria 's Gasstroymontaj .
It lauds progress in employment , food safety , veterinary and phytosanitary policy , social policy and some aspects of transport policy , taking note also of legislative progress made towards a customs union .
The VPP Izmir is the first of several VPPs the embassy intends to open .
In the 96kg event , Kaloyan Dinchev lost to Marek Svec of the Czech Republic , 3 @-@ 1 .
In contrast to previous years , CHP has sent thousands of volunteers door to door , pushing issues in a neighbourhood @-@ specific fashion .
Belgrade Faculty of Political Sciences Professor Pedrag Simic told the Belgrade media that because of the financial crisis , Germany in particular sees " Greece in each new candidate . "
" We will block every kind of commercial activity , and every kind of route , " the New York Times quoted him as saying .
UNODC : heroin , cocaine consumption falls , synthetic drugs use on rise
Municipalities take a new role in economic development in Macedonia
Bosnalijek controls about 23 % of the domestic pharmaceutical market .
This is resembling revolutionary messages .
Reiterating their support for the Western Balkan countries ' prospects of joining the EU , the foreign ministers of the 27 @-@ nation bloc promised on Monday ( July 27th ) to consider Albania 's application for membership as soon as possible .
Kesic : We like to brag about being a funny people , about how much we like to fool around , but I don 't really know what the characteristics of Serbian humor are .
" The Danube is not only the backbone of co @-@ operation , " Stefanovic told SETimes .
EU fiscal treaty expected to prevent new eurozone crises
Russian Gazprom said on Wednesday ( February 28th ) that it will export 250m cubic meters of gas to Turkey annually until 2021 , under an agreement reached between Gazprom and the Turkish subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell , Shell Enerji .
Milan Vranjkovic , a student of the Faculty of Security in Belgrade , is more optimistic .
The new law has already been attacked by magistrates who filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court .
( Reuters - 20 / 07 / 07 ; AP , Reuters , AFP , DPA , VOA , UPI , Xinhua , B92 , Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - 19 / 07 / 07 )
SETimes : Gazprom experienced a substantial drop in revenues during 2009 , but still managed to go ahead with some very important projects .
Simic also predicted Kosovo would not be a formal condition for Serbia 's membership as long as there were Union members who refused to recognise Pristina 's independence , though he stressed there would be plenty of informal pressure .
The deadline is February 26th 2010 .
Also in diplomatic news : Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic visited Nicosia .
Turkey has started negotiations for membership , however , it faces difficulties imposed by Cyprus .
SETimes : What can we realistically expect next in BiH ?
He extended an invitation to Egyptian investors to come to Romania , highlighting the potential of the country 's 22 million @-@ strong consumer market , especially in light of Romania 's new EU membership .
" We trust that , upon further review , the CEC will recognise its obligation fully to respect the ECAC 's decision to hold new elections in Gjilan / Gnjilane as well , " said Dell .
KFOR reports that at least eight of its soldiers have been injured in Thursday 's action .
" Rocky " monument unveiled in Serbian town
Problems noted by the EU include poor administration and pervasive corruption , as well as the country 's chronically unprofitable and heavily subsidised shipyards .
Carla del Ponte , the tribunal 's chief prosecutor , has frequently been critical of Belgrade , but on this occasion she praised the Serbian authorities , saying they had carried out a brilliant operation .
They choose to go by a different name though : " eurorealists . "
Also in diplomatic news : Turkey 's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Spain for the Alliance of Civilisations forum .
The SNS insists the snap vote should be called for December .
He told SETimes , however , that government assistance will continue for those families in 2012 .
The remains date back five to ten million years . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
The Energy Regulatory Office ( ERO ) approved the new rates following a request from the Kosovo Energy Corporation .
Bamir Topi , leader of the Democratic Party ( DP ) parliamentary group , says the majority is willing to negotiate on all electoral issues , except for the date .
He told Dnevni Avaz " The only map of BiH that I recognise is the one with RS , with the territorial and political capacity that it has .
" Establishment of this hub allows six C @-@ 17 aircraft to transport the amount of goods it took nine to ten aircraft to move from Germany , and saves the United States almost $ 160m per year . "
The local elections are also important because " they are reflected on the state level , " said Sanader , while campaigning on behalf of Croatian Democratic Union ( HDZ ) candidates for the city of Zadar .
Thousands of protestors and strikers against austerity measures paralysed Athens on Tuesday ( January 17th ) as representatives of the EU and IMF arrived for talks as part of efforts to agree on a 130 billion @-@ euro rescue package .
However , despite his efforts , no concrete progress was made .
Turkey reacts to Awlaki 's death
France , however , which is believed to be the home of huge shale gas reserves , has banned drillings , citing environmental concerns .
The Iraqi government said fewer than 1,000 Turkish troops had crossed the border , while Turkish defence sources put that figure at around 5,000 .
The announcement came a day after the IMF said it has approved the payment of another 2.5 billion euros of Greece 's 110b @-@ euro bailout plan .
SETimes : Do you see yourself continuing in your current position ?
Romania and Kosovo improved their scores by one and two points , respectively , while Moldova 's new mark of 55 points was ten points better than last year .
Since then , Schwarz @-@ Schilling 's office has attempted to take the lead .
Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic ( left ) and his Turkish counterpart , Ali Babacan , hold a joint press conference after their meeting in Ankara on Friday ( May 23rd ) . [ Getty Images ]
Former Bosnian Croat leader Jadranko Prlic and five others are on trial at The Hague on war crimes charges . [ Getty Images ]
Seven Turkish soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb attack in the southern city of Sirnak , a mine planted by the PKK targeted the convoy of a senior police official in Tunceli province ; and a separate attack in eastern Turkey derailed a freight train .
He said independence and autonomy are among the options for the province , where Albanians outnumber Serbs and other minorities 9 to 1 .
The opening ceremony took place last week at the new Acropolis Museum in Athens .
But numerous rounds of talks since have failed to produce a deal .
With Greece 's economic crisis , she said the plight of many immigrants has worsened , even as they are often blamed for the country 's deteriorating conditions .
Also in business news : IBM signs an agreement with a Romanian municipality and Greece and the UAE aim to boost co @-@ operation .
" If they announce it , what 's going to happen ? " he asked rhetorically , continuing , " Let 's say I go and announce my own democratic autonomy -- where 's that going to get me ?
ZagrebDox festival wows audiences
A teacher for 30 years , he is now unemployed .
Serbia 's Radicals rally for jailed leader
At a meeting in Podgorica on Thursday ( July 26th ) the chief prosecutors of Montenegro and Albania -- Vesna Medenica and Theodory Solaku - pledged a united effort to fight organised crime .
Ischinger , 61 , is currently serving as Germany 's ambassador to Britain .
She finally began to feel safe .
Almost all of the deals for Black Sea coastal properties in the first half of this year involved Russian buyers , according to analysis by the real estate company Bulgarian Properties .
Existing mechanisms of legal protection from gender @-@ based violence are not effective in practice , there are no protocols on police action , nor is there co @-@ operation and multisector connection between the institutions authorised for handling the matter .
" Our intelligence agencies will compare their own information with that given to us , " de Maiziere said .
Reviving Turkey 's stalled EU negotiations requires moves by both sides , experts say .
The 87m @-@ euro Zagreb Arena , expected to serve as the main venue for the 2009 World Handball Championship , is being built there .
He won 235 points for his song , " Dancing Lasha Tumbai . "
Economist Liridona Konushefci told SETimes that companies in Kosovo racked up losses due to the measures .
" Forthcoming is the affirmation of the Macedonian position and integration in the Euroatlantic institutions .
A crowded tourist boat sank on Saturday ( September 5th ) at 10 : 33am in Lake Ohrid , killing at least 15 Bulgarian nationals onboard who were travelling to St. Naum Monastery .
Soon after , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu characterised the entry of the Turkish company TAV in Macedonia as a " special opening for Turkey and for TAV . "
According to the UN , nearly three @-@ quarters of the global heroin supply originates in Afghanistan . [ Reuters ]
High Representative Christian Schwarz @-@ Schilling was in London on Thursday ( February 1st ) for a series of high @-@ level talks regarding the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) .
All Bulgarian ambassadors and consuls who served as agents for the country 's communist @-@ era secret service will be recalled , Prime Minister Boyko Borisov pledged on Wednesday ( December 15th ) .
Also in the news : About 2,000 Romanians own property on the moon , and Serbian hackers attacked the official website of Pristina .
Russia , US agree to tone down rhetoric
" It 's horrible to have a funeral for so many people , killed only because they were Muslims .
The World Bank has granted a 3.2m @-@ euro loan to Croatia as part of its Global Environment Fund .
That is largely the consequence of the politicians who didn 't take enough time among countless typical political attacks to give Romanians at least a general picture of what these elections and the EP mean , " said Dan Stancu , head of the foreign affairs department at the daily Evenimentul Zilei .
In sailing , the team of Iordanis Paschalidis and Konstantinos Trigonis finished second in the first race of the Tornado class .
Turkish General Ilker Basbug at the War Academy in Istanbul on Tuesday ( April 14th ) . [ Getty Images ]
" Since 2004 Kurdish activism has got stronger and stronger , " said Abdulhafiz Abdulrahman , the founder of a Syrian Kurdish human rights body , who recently claimed asylum in Turkey .
It was during that period that Kosovo declared independence from Serbia , despite Belgrade and the Kosovo Serbs ' opposition .
A regional training course on fighting hi @-@ tech crime started on Wednesday ( November 3rd ) in Belgrade .
They are the authorised public suppliers of electricity to households and enterprises with up to 50 on staff and an annual turnover of less than 10m euros .
Bulgarian and Montenegrin officials met last week in Podgorica for bilateral political consultations on security issues .
Business organizations are enthiusiastic .
Around 300,000 households , for one reason or another , stopped alcohol consumption altogether due to social pressure .
The last round of talks on the issue was held in February and ended with no new remedies proposed .
Author Zoran Kesic hosts of one of the most popular talk shows in Serbia , " The Closing Time Republic , " which airs on the same channel as 1,001 Nights did .
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By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 21 / 11 / 08
A total of 173 councilors assembled under cover of dark due to the danger of Nazi aviation attacks .
In Belgrade alone , 8,000 abortions are performed each year .
" If we hadn 't had this drought , the promises would have been fulfilled .
" If in doubt , " he urged them " Go and check the names and the language on the graves of your predecessors . "
Her goal ?
Russia , however , adamantly opposes the US plan , viewing it as a potential threat to its military deterrent .
This was the 18th edition of the forum , which is organised by the Students Society for computer arts .
" This is a warning for AKP 's nationalist , authoritarian , one @-@ party rule understanding , " DTP leader Ahmet Turk said . [ Getty Images ]
" We can now see the struggle of the wretched system in its entire splendor , " said President Traian Basescu , who attended the official release of the report .
BiH did make undeniable progress in some areas , notably in its NATO aspirations .
Turkey determined to go ahead with nuclear plant project
The Romanian government will grant 11m euros to the Cantacuzino Institute to the produce about 5 million doses of swine flu vaccine starting July 15th .
Relja , though , agreed to tell his story to the Southeast European Times before the film 's release .
Abbas has reportedly been pushing for Western @-@ backed Salam Fayyad 's reappointment as prime minister , while Hamas is opposed to the US @-@ educated economist 's nomination .
SARAJEVO , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) -- The president of the Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) , Sulejman Tihic , is asking leaders of the main Bosniak , Serb and Croat parties to meet this week to continue talks on constitutional changes .
Albania received 1,360 computers and 68 printers from China , worth 1m euros , to help boost educational development and the use of computers in Albanian schools .
According to SEEMO , the attack may have been connected to his investigative reporting .
Weeks ago , he said there were 192 such cases in Korca , 1,600 in Gjirokastra and 469 in Permet .
They once worked against them as ideological enemies and now they are representing our government there , " Borisov noted .
However , Ljubljana did not approve opening three other chapters , saying it had nothing to do with the border dispute . ( HINA , Poslovni , Nova TV , STA - 27 / 10 / 09 )
One noticeable characteristic of the runoff was low turnout in Albanian @-@ dominated areas , with relatively few voters making a presidential choice .
Radiation that is escaping through cracks in the existing cover must be contained , experts say .
The company , which sealed a deal last year for the distribution of some of Google 's products in Greece , will now start supplying Google Apps Premier .
According to Zaman , the constitution the AKP plans to propose will provide that international treaties and conventions Turkey has signed will have supremacy over national legislation .
To be fair to the Kosovo government , the leadership in Pristina has shown that it understands this .
At the same time , he said , it is critical for governments to step up their co @-@ operation with Roma civil society so that the social inclusion agenda could move forward .
Also in business news : Bosnia and Herzegovina signs a co @-@ operation agreement with Germany , and Albania 's Central Bank is asking private banks to increase mortgages .
Socialist Party ( SP ) chief Edi Rama noted that a full year of NATO membership has not changed the poor status of politics and the economy in Albania .
In its statement Tuesday , the Security Council also voiced hope that the two communities would undertake more confidence building measures as " part of a broader move to resume full fledged negotiations aimed at a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem . "
Ahead of the meeting in Brussels , the International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA ) confirmed a second explosion in as many days at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant , about 250km northeast of Tokyo .
By Davor Konjikusic for Southeast European Times from Belgrade - 11 / 10 / 06
Croatian shoppers reclaim Sunday
" Economics knows no boundaries , but , unfortunately , perceiving all problems through an ethnic lens in the Balkans dominates and creates problems .
Tens of thousands of Serbian Progressive Party supporters gathered in front of the parliament building in Belgrade on Saturday ( February 5th ) . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
RS Prime Minister Milorad Dodik 's cabinet decided on Thursday that it would not implement High Representative Valentin Inzko 's decisions of September 18th , aimed at ensuring the continued operations of the state @-@ controlled electricity company , Elektroprenos .
BiH saw its overall democracy rating significantly improve , from 5.17 in 2001 to 4.04 in 2007 .
The mission has set up the " North Mitrovica Initiative , " also dubbed " Task Force North , " in order to fight organised crime .
Now he is at a private hospital in Belgrade , after being transferred there on the second day of his fast .
Macedonia 's ruling VMRO @-@ DPMNE , in collaboration with the Berlin @-@ based Konrad Adenauer Foundation ( KAF ) and the Pavel Satev Institute in Skopje , organised a seminar on political management and diplomacy as part of the German foundation 's outreach to the Balkan country .
Regardless of the final solution , Montenegro will be wise enough to avoid internal problems and preserve interethnic harmony , " he said .
The research team cautioned , however , that these figures differ from actual election turnout .
" I am convinced that this investment the government is making now to advertise Macedonia will only be 1 % of the first investment that will come to Macedonia , " Gruevski said .
The first volume of a Serbian Encyclopaedia could be published by the end of the year or early next year if financing is guaranteed , the editors announced on September15th .
Croatia 's Supreme Court upheld the lower court 's ruling in the Lora case . [ Croatian government ]
Buckovski , who headed the defence ministry at the time , has denied any wrongdoing and said the purchases were justified .
Emrah Guler , a film reviewer and writer on popular culture for a number of Turkish newspapers , said the franchise reflects Turkey 's growing self @-@ confidence on the international stage .
Most of its territory is now in the RS , while Croats in its Federation part constitute a majority over Bosniaks .
Its better standing this year reflects the higher marks it received on ten of the 12 pillars of competitiveness .
Its neighbour , however , says that countries which already call it " Republic of Macedonia " should continue to do so .
" We set an ambush and ... people from inside the vehicle opened fire ; police responded and four of them [ in the van ] were killed , " Macedonian police spokesman Ivo Kotevski told AFP .
But a debate has also opened up over his role in Macedonia 's history .
" We will continue efforts to find everyone responsible . "
Others saw nothing wrong with the party 's tightening its grip on power .
Germany 's foreign minister visits Ankara .
But , Citaku says , the government has been working for two years to prepare for the dialogue .
Viewing the Bosnian Serbs ' request as a " provocation " and an attempt to revise history , the Sarajevo city council asked the BiH interior ministry last week to ban the event , but the request was turned down .
" Skopje 's Public Transportation Enterprise will be entirely equipped with new buses .
They also addressed the situation in the Balkans , the Middle East crisis , co @-@ operation between France and Greece in fighting wildfires , and the proposal for a Mediterranean Union .
About 89 % of Albanians favor EU integration and 82 % say that the country 's EU path is important for the country , according to an Albanian Institute of International Studies survey .
" We want to prevent anyone who is covered under anonymity from making defamatory comments without consequences , " although who would declare what is defamatory is unclear .
To her , like to most Muslim Albanians , Ramadan is a month of festivities .
Daily newspapers in Greece carried triumphant headlines , highlighting the pipeline 's importance for ensuring Greece 's strategic position in the Balkans .
This year , around 1,200 trumpet players gathered for the event , together with 22 senior brass orchestras , ten youth and five junior orchestras .
Reporters in the region face a number of obstacles -- including violence and the threat of prosecution -- that hinder them from doing their jobs .
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout said on Wednesday ( January 20th ) that his country strongly supports Serbia 's EU integration process .
According to media polls , most were delighted with the decision , concurring that the judges did the right thing and the fines were too high .
The opposition is fully committed to work to earn candidate status , but the ball is in the government 's court , " Balla added .
The European Commission ( EC ) last week gave a thumbs @-@ up to Serbia 's implementation of European standards on the road to EU membership and called on the Union to implement its Interim Trade Agreement with Serbia .
" We are planning a series of peaceful protests and civic disobedience , " Zubin Potok Mayor Slavisa Ristic told SETimes .
This is why reforming the public acquisition system is by far our first priority .
" With two hydro plants on the Moraca River by 2013 , Montenegro could become an energy exporter , " says Miodrag Canovic , deputy minister for economic development .
Wolfgang Ischinger -- a German career diplomat with experience in dealing with Balkan issues -- was named Sunday as the EU 's representative in the troika to mediate the upcoming 120 @-@ day round of talks on Kosovo 's future status .
While the country 's constitution and laws prohibit torture and other forms of cruel or degrading treatment or punishment , there were cases of police beating up or otherwise mistreating pretrial detainees , prison inmates and members of minorities .
The original plans were for the meeting to focus on a long @-@ term growth strategy for the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
( Various sources - 22 / 10 / 07 @-@ 29 / 10 / 07 )
Also this week : a leading Romanian exile during the communist era dies in Paris , and Albanian weightlifter Romela Begaj wins silver at the European Weightlifting Championship .
He noted Croatia 's recent invitation to join NATO and its deployment of 200 troops to Afghanistan , saying these " illustrate the co @-@ operation " between Canada and Croatia .
Prices would increase , while private spending decrease .
The issue , the first of its kind , will be offered to US retail investors .
Some , she said , are 13 or younger .
Values for new construction [ five years or less ] dropped a mere 10.4 % , according to a recent Eurobank report , indicating that most builders refuse to cut prices and facilitate market mobility .
On Wednesday , Komsic met with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano to discuss the political situation in BiH .
In her house , the godfather presents a decorated banner and the bride serves the wedding party wine and rakija , a local brandy .
Relations between Turkey and Israel have been strained since January , when Ankara criticised Israel 's military operation in the Gaza Strip .
The prime minister 's comments came during a stay in Ireland , where he met with Irish counterpart Brian Cowen .
Until the constitutional court handed down its ruling , social security reform was to be launched in January 2007 .
( Various sources - 06 / 04 / 07 @-@ 13 / 04 / 07 )
Berisha told his party 's MPs on Monday that the campaign will be focused on voters and their needs .
The award was presented at Harvard University on Saturday ( September 27th ) .
Ways to strengthen the two countries ' co @-@ operation in specific sectors , including energy , transport and tourism would also be discussed during the visit , he indicated .
The funds will provide fiscal assistance to small and medium @-@ sized enterprises as well as private households .
" These violent acts are ordered , co @-@ ordinated and led by the highest political structures of the Serbian government .
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Nevertheless , visitors are indeed coming at an ever faster pace .
Biden also visited Camp Bondsteel and the Decani Monastery , an Orthodox Serb landmark .
The State Audit Office ( SAO ) would be empowered to inspect donations parties receive from individuals and the SEC would be responsible for updating the voters ' lists .
They also agreed on the need for a more efficient use of the bloc 's structural funds .
On January 11th , Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi ordered Kosovo police to confiscate all the new Serbia @-@ issued car plates , calling them a " provocation " and a violation of Kosovo 's sovereignty , which Belgrade does not recognise .
Advancement and intensification of the political dialogue , completing the implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement , then closing the set of issues regarding the judicial system reforms and similar matters are issues the government of the Republic of Macedonia is intensively working on and finalising .
The Corners feature book collections , magazines , a CD @-@ ROM database , internet access and local programmes intended for the general public .
After one month , the post will be open again and the selection process will resume .
He urged the EU to " prevent a fire " from engulfing the European and world economy .
Schengen hurdles for Romania , Bulgaria
He was also foreign minister of Yugoslavia for a while .
That bond has broader implications , he noted .
Serbs took to the streets to celebrate their statehood , the Orthodox holiday of Sretenje and Army Day .
" Everyone who has entered Iraq until now will stay for a while and go away , but we will stay , " Erdogan told the Times .
" I am furious at everyone and everything , and I feel boundless shame . "
Their song " Water " won the fifth place at this year 's Eurovision song contest .
This is not a good measure for Romania , " Finance Minister Sebastian Vladescu said of the increase . [ Gabriel Petrescu / SETimes ]
( Various sources - 24 / 04 / 09 - 01 / 05 / 09 )
Five Kosovo residents have been detained on suspicion of involvement in illegal fuel sales to local petrol stations .
( Various sources 15 / 01 / 08 @-@ 22 / 01 / 08 )
The 5th annual Pivofest was held in Prilep , Macedonia , last week .
( Various sources - 02 / 11 / 09 @-@ 09 / 11 / 09 )
Talks on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU were frozen a year ago because of inadequate co @-@ operation , in particular Belgrade 's failure to extradite indicted General Ratko Mladic .
" It is extremely troubling , I might say inappropriate , that the Commission is now focusing on proposals on Eurobonds in different varieties , " Merkel was quoted as saying in comments at the German parliament .
( Various sources -- 30 / 04 / 09 - 26 / 05 / 09 )
The two met following Koehler 's arrival on an official visit to Bulgaria , as part of his Balkan tour .
Croatia 's delegation in Strasbourg and Kehl will be led by Croatian President Stipe Mesic and Prime Minister Ivo Sanader .
SETimes : What changes do you foresee during your tenure as the commander of NHQ Sarajevo ?
The prime minister will serve for four years , Basescu said .
A day after the death of Libya 's ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi , Turkey 's Foreign Ministry said " this is a historic turning point that would spawn a new era in Libya . "
Wolfgang Ischinger will represent the EU in negotiations on the future status of Kosovo . [ EU ]
Meanwhile , the BiH state court has confirmed an indictment against 65 political , military and business figures -- including Brankovic , Bicakcic and Croatia Democratic Union party head Dragon Covic .
The 6th annual Anonimul International Independent Film Festival was held from August 10th to the 16th at Sfantu Gheorghe in Danube Delta .
" We tackled Moldova 's priorities in its relationship with the EU and I assured President Lupu of our full support , both for the free movement agreement , the visa agreement ... and for beginning negotiations in view of an association agreement , " Romania 's English @-@ language daily Nine O 'clock quoted Basescu as telling reporters after the meeting .
Patients and healthcare practicioners alike are growing increasingly frustrated .
They also reviewed projects related to Euro @-@ Atlantic integration and efforts to seal a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
And we are doing it all over Kosovo . "
Police have also promised to introduce regular patrols to help prevent accidents .
The composite index dropped 5.28 % to end at 2,025.93 points , with turnover of 247.7m euros .
But the monitors reportedly entered the zone around South Ossetia without incident as they began work Wednesday .
The 25th edition of the Summer University Games in Belgrade officially closed with a ceremony on Sunday ( July 12th ) .
Kosovo was once considered Serbia 's cultural centre .
Spahiu vowed that every one of them would be reviewed during the next meeting of the High Council of Justice and pointed out that such changes in nationality could artificially inflate the size of minority communities ahead of the census .
Breaching the tight security measures , Bush began greeting the citizens and was warmly welcomed by them in turn .
" Substantial further efforts are still needed before we can tick all the boxes , " Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said , calling on the government to " take the lead to ensure the proper functioning of democratic institutions and to enhance political dialogue . "
Although most of the sites have been available for rent previously , the new plan drops the rental fee by more than 60 % .
" With these appointments , the BiH Council of Ministers has met the last requirement of the visa regime liberalisation road map , " said the BiH Council of Ministers Chairman and Prime Minister Nikola Spiric .
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic and Europol Director Rob Wainwright signed a roadmap for an operational co @-@ operation agreement at The Hague on May 28th .
" The report concludes clearly that Kosovo has shown strong progress in decentralisation and co @-@ operation with EULEX . "
It opened with a screening of Emir Kusturica 's documentary , Maradona by Kusturica .
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Hajredin Kuci announced a June 30th deadline for all suspended Kosovo Serb police officers to return to work
Abbas called for immediate humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip .
That way , if necessary , we can send people from one town to other locations as well , " he explains .
" We almost went bankrupt a few times , but somehow made it through , mostly due to the help from foreign organisations and embassies , " Librag Director Jasminka Karahasanovic told SETimes .
Albania and new EU member Bulgaria asked the European Commission ( EC ) last week to consider resuming the operation of the two closed units of a Bulgarian nuclear power plant .
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana predicted the Kosovo and Serbian governments both would give their " close co @-@ operation " to the EU on the EULEX deployment .
This report stated that " the number of convictions for money laundering was relatively low ; confiscation measures have not yet produced substantial results ; and the number of suspicious transaction reports was also relatively low . "
" If they sent a US judge with 30 years ' experience , it would have been very helpful and good .
A full tank of gas now costs Turks around 105 euros - more than some domestic flight tickets .
The identities of two others killed in the strike have not been confirmed .
" Instead of seeing Syrian tourists here this season , we have received refugees , " he says .
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic says it is in the country 's interest to keep Serbs living and working in Kosovo .
Eurozone nations to help Greece
Many investigations will be lost because the three year limit has been exceeded . "
The event was part of year @-@ round festivities in 2007 , which has been declared the Year of Mevlana by UNESCO .
These suddenly affluent individuals have been the subject of much scorn but so far remain untouched by the legal system .
EULEX will continue to fight corruption , bring cases to court in a dogged and determined manner to stamp it down as far as possible .
Kosovo police used minimal force and acted very profesionally , Interior Minister Bajram Rexhepi said . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
The average salary was obtained based on the monthly incomes of about 76,000 employees .
The Albanian daily Mapo reported on March 12th that over the past two years , high amounts of virgin naphtha , as the byproduct is called , were sold on the market as processed oil .
The Labour and Justice Platform ( Emek ve Adalet Platformu ) has organised fast breaking at parks near some of the five @-@ star hotels every Saturday this Ramadan .
" These people are not looking to avoid work through asylum .
" In the coming period , we expect a visible increase in the percentage of exports of Macedonian products to the Kosovo market , " Macedonian Chamber of Commerce official Jadranka Arizankovska told SETimes .
" At any moment we can expect that Thaci will re @-@ send his people , " said Boban Vukašinović from the village of Zupče .
One of the icons of the anti @-@ Milosevic demonstrations , Ljubisav Djokic , aka Bulldozer Joe , addressed reporters in downtown Belgrade , surrounded by around 15 friends .
This means they will want to easily get their goods to other countries in the region .
While the Gostivar mayor and the DPA leader say that Macedonia needs a new agreement , the ruling DUI says the Ohrid Agreement is the right framework for developing the state .
All the teachers and pupils were watching and listening [ to the vote ] .
" Only in very exceptional cases the Muslim elderly are sheltered in these homes .
" The role of the OSCE will become even more critical , particularly at the field level , not only to help fill possible gaps but , more importantly , to ensure that the achievements we have accomplished together so far are not dispersed , " he said .
In addition to Turkish Airlines , the main contenders for the partial acquisition of BH Airlines are Croatia Airlines and airline companies from Malaysia and Italy .
But his choice was opposed by the influential party vice presidents , Svetozar Marovic and Filip Vujanovic , and Sturanovic was eventually chosen instead .
The government spent around 29.2m euros in bonuses for new cars within the programme .
Sollaku was replaced by a former judge in the Appeals Court of Serious Crimes , Ina Rama .
Stavridis meanwhile praised the role of Albanian troops deployed in Afghanistan , who are training Afghan forces .
This will be Djokovic 's first acting role .
Centre @-@ right contender Bakoyannis has repeatedly stressed the need to revive the party by reaching out to society .
The pro @-@ Kurdish Democratic Society Party , meanwhile , accused the government of lacking the political will for reforms .
( EU - 10 / 10 / 08 ; AFP - 09 / 10 / 08 ; EMportal - 30 / 09 / 08 ; European Commission , Reuters , Hina , Makfax , B92 - 29 / 09 / 08 )
Bosnia and Herzegovina is lagging in its implementation of EU requirements and must take a number of important steps this year if it wants to progress towards integration , High Representative Miroslav Lajcak and EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana warned on Wednesday .
When Serbia 's bid was rejected in December , the concern was Serbia 's poor relations with Kosovo , raised by Germany .
Sunday 's elections in Kosovo face several challenges .
The disputed 150km @-@ long border between Macedonia and Kosovo has posed a problem since Macedonia 's independence in 1991 .
Serbian students have won four silver medals at a Mathematics Olympiad in the Bulgarian town of Blagoevgrad , the University of Belgrade announced on August 2nd .
Archeologists say that at the observatory 's peak there are thrones facing east for the most important people in the settlement to observe the heavens .
" We 're not asking for money .
They will have until the end of June to look into pending issues , such as additional safety nets and the project 's cost .
In 2007 , Turkish police uncovered a link between Hizballah and al @-@ Qaeda forces , after foiling an attack and arresting dangerous militant Muhammed Yaşar .
" This is a key project in Macedonia 's air transport , and we expect long @-@ term benefits as well as significantly improved services , " Minister of Transport Mile Janakievski said of the latter project .
" This kind of incident won 't improve the final marks given to this country for carrying out the elections , " said Jovan Josifovski , president of the state election commission .
Socrates said forging a unified European stand on the issue is a top priority for him .
The stances of the Serbian and Kosovo Albanian leaders on the matter were diametrically opposed .
" Regarding other deals , we can expect more integration as a result of increases in trade and economic co @-@ operation , " he said , adding the road to stronger co @-@ operation between Kosovo and Albania is likely to be rocky .
" [ The ] material benefit for Bulgaria is obvious , " the Russian prime minister said , hailing Saturday 's move as " a key step towards the implementation of the pipeline . "
" We expect [ it ] this autumn , but the sooner the better , " the AFP quoted him as saying .
They include Mario Ancic , Ivan Ljubicic and Marin Cilic from Croatia , Ilia Bozoljac , Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic from Serbia , and Eleni Daniilidou from Greece .
The heads of OSCE and Council of Europe missions in Sarajevo , including international community High Representative Valentin Inzko , condemned those remarks .
She added that the government has formed a working group to analyse the effect of increasing electricity prices on the current standard of living .
He says he witnessed first @-@ hand the problems medical personnel have to face .
That , she said , gives the impression that " even those in high positions are themselves involved in misuse and are indifferent to mismanagement of citizen taxes . "
Three people suffered minor injuries as a series of explosions at a military storage facility about 10km east of Sofia rocked the Bulgarian capital Thursday ( July 3rd ) morning .
New era dawns for US @-@ Turkish ties
EU report released on Croatia in the shadow of protests
He says a total of 277,000 tourists visited during the period , spending a total of 1.5 nights in the country 's hotels and other tourist facilities .
The goal is to help children discover the anatomy of animals .
( AFP , FENA , Office of the High Representative - 22 / 02 / 07 ; AP - 21 / 02 / 07 ; Office of the High Representative - 20 / 02 / 07 ; AFP - 16 / 02 / 07 ; Stratfor - 13 / 02 / 07 ; Office of the High Representative - 22 / 12 / 06 )
Greece reacted to statements Archbishop Stefan made in Rome on Saturday ( May 24th ) . [ Getty Images ]
The war orphans spent two weeks in Croatia , enjoying their first visit to a foreign country
The blockade must be abolished and transport and communication must be ensured , with the continuation of the fight for Serb rights , " Tadic said .
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By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 20 / 01 / 12
Opposition politicians have already voiced their doubts .
On Sunday , the US administration issued a strong warning against PKK attacks , saying they " must stop now . "
The movie opened to limited release in December in BiH , and is now being released globally .
" I appeal primarily to parents and other responsible institutions of the country , but also the whole society , to exert their influence on their children every day in order to prevent violence at school and around it , " Minister of Education Rame Buja told SETimes .
Officials have recently warned that the country will run out of money by the middle of October .
Big money is in question and as long as the profit is so large the state will not be able to root our organised crime , rather only to keep it somewhat under control , " Vasic said .
He said he hopes that AKP had learned lessons from its first term in office , and would seek compromise policies this time around .
Privately funded scholarships , as well as those provided by the Turkish government , have made this possible for a growing number of students .
During the 1990s it maintained a stable level of production , but did not introduce new products to keep up with international competitors .
The 27 @-@ year @-@ old Roman Catholic said she had suffered persecution for her beliefs and had been threatened with genital mutilation if she returned to her country of origin .
Bulgarian nurse Valya Chervenyashka hugs a relative after arriving at Sofia airport on July 24th 2007 . [ Reuters ]
I am sadder at Serbia 's defeat than losing money , " he said .
He notes that while the region is moving towards the EU , BiH continues to lag behind .
Greece 's fall from its 2009 35th place ranking was due " to political unrest and physical attacks on several journalists , " RSF explained .
Vetevendosje has announced plans for another demonstration on March 3rd
Eventually , as the construction and processing industries and other sectors felt the first pinches of the crisis , the three @-@ way government coalition -- led by the Bulgarian Socialist Party ( BSP ) -- acknowledged that the country would not be able to sail through the global turmoil unscathed .
The sensor she created is made up of a diamond paste , and measures less than 1mm .
ERE chairman Bujar Nepravishta added , " According to our analyses , 76 % of the Albanian families consume no more than 300 kWh a month , " so their prices will not increase .
Israel , Greece offer to help as Turkey reels from quake
At the BiH court last week , trials against defendants Krešo Lučić and Zdravko Mihaljević began for crimes against humanity .
The recommendations made by the EC and ECB on the two countries ' bids will first be discussed by the EU finance ministers at a meeting in early June and then by the 27 @-@ nation bloc 's leaders during their two @-@ day summit , opening on June 21st .
Dacic of the SPS will be deputy prime minister and interior minister simultaneously .
Albania honoured Italian singer Al Bano with the " Mother Teresa " award .
These will take place " without any political messages or campaigning , " said DOP President Kenan Hodzic .
Although the US has managed to prevent most major terrorist attacks on its territory over the past decade , Turkey hasn 't been so lucky -- al @-@ Qaeda was responsible for several high @-@ profile attacks in Istanbul .
The Croatia Property Show will be held for the first time as part of the well @-@ established Croatia Boat Show , with the goal of attracting foreign investors .
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in Tuzla - 26 / 08 / 10
President Branko Crvenkovski was in Kabul last week .
Miners in Romania unearthed the skeleton of a 2.5 @-@ million @-@ year @-@ old mastodon , considered one of the best preserved in Europe , local authorities announced on August 8th .
Lawsuits , politics test media freedom in Turkey
If the EU makes that move " against international law , " the RS parliament should declare the entity 's independence without a referendum , said the head of SPONA , which is composed of several Bosnian Serb war veterans groups .
The security reports show that the PKK has tried to provide significant amount of C @-@ 4 and A @-@ 4 plastic explosives to its militants in the big cities , for major attacks , " says Ihsan Bal , an anti @-@ terrorism expert at the Ankara based think tank International Strategic Research Organisation .
Bulgaria says yes to South Stream project
Failing that , the country will face new parliamentary elections , which would benefit the ultranationalist Serbian Radical Party ( SRS ) , the winner of the largest share of votes in the country 's inconclusive poll on January 21st .
FBiH 's chief veterinary inspector , Sulejman Hasimbegovic , is among those who say brucellosis in BiH is out of control .
" Turkey embraced Kucukandonyadis and carried him on his last farewell with a decent , well @-@ done [ funeral ] ceremony in his honor , " Hasan Kemal Yardimci , who for many years served as a member of the Fenerbahce Club Congress and is now deputy @-@ minister of National Defense , told SETimes .
" People who lent Greece money want back as much as they can get , but others have shorted these loans and are looking for it to go completely bust , " former IMF official Elliott Morss told SETimes .
The new government in Ljubljana has blocked the accession process for neighbouring Croatia by emphasising a longtime maritime border dispute .
Despite the quick save , problems remain complex .
Industry representatives believe installed photovoltaic capacity , which is used for electricity generation , as well as for heating and cooling , could reach 100MW this year .
Shevciuk may bring some changes , despite the fact that there is a powerful opposition against him in the Tiraspol parliament .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 02 / 08 / 10
" There was a ˈtechnical budgetˈ which only provided salaries and funds necessary for institutions to function .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat continued their reunification talks December 1st .
At the end of the process , we will know the motive . "
Regarding the issue of cost , Radic reassured the public that BiH has no financial obligations .
A UNMIK policeman guards the ethnically divided Kosovo town of Mitrovica . [ Reuters ]
Kosovo Co @-@ ordinator for book registry implementation Arjeta Rexhaj told SETimes that Kosovo expects the process to be implemented in one place , which means that books distributed in several Serbian cities will be gathered at one spot .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and a delegation of businessmen arrived in Turkey on Sunday ( January 29th ) to present opportunities for investments in the country .
Borko Stefanovic , head of Serbia 's negotiating team , tells SETimes " Reparation cannot be the paid to someone who lives in the same state .
Several organisations , such as the Turkish Trade and Economic Chamber in Kosovo , help to bolster the Kosovo @-@ Turkey relationship .
Parliament approves new Montenegrin government
EU envoy for Kosovo Stefan Lehne ( left ) met with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu on Wednesday ( June 20th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
Zivanovic believes Belgrade 's sway over Banja Luka must be curtailed , " because Serbia and Bosnia are two countries that should have their own policies . "
One of the biggest winners was Republika Srpska ( RS ) Prime Minister Milorad Dodik 's Union of Independent Social Democrats ( SNSD , which won 32 mayoral races , including those in Banja Luka and the majority of towns and cities in RS .
In Banja Luka , where Karadzic once ruled RS , public behavior was restrained and authorities enforced heavy security .
The chief prosecutor of The Hague war crimes tribunal , Serge Brammertz , was in Zagreb on Thursday ( February 5th ) , where he met with Croatian authorities to discuss documents he seeks pertaining to former General Ante Gotovina 's trial .
Cooper : The IBM agreement reached on December 2nd should really be seen in the context of the need for the parties to gradually harmonise their legislation with the EU acquis .
The goal is to improve medical equipment for the smaller healthcare facilities .
Topcagic : The European integration process in BiH is essentially a process involving institution building and development of [ BiH 's ] capacities for meeting the obligations on this path .
" Almost everybody is in favour to improve competitiveness , but what 's the way to do it ? " Finnish Finance Minister Jyrki Katainen said on Monday .
" You have to organize the tax collection system better .
By Menekse Tokyay for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 08 / 08 / 11
The trumpet festival in Guca marked its 50th anniversary this year , with close to a million visitors from all over the world .
At a press conference , Borissov said the decision would be shared by the EC and the Bulgarian parliament .
Greek firemen protest the government 's economic policy during a rally at Thessaloniki 's International Fair . [ Getty Images ]
But Turkish won 't be so in places like Prizren , Pristina , Gilan , Mitrovica , Vushtrri , etc , " the minority group says .
By Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 07 / 02 / 12
Financial services company JP Morgan downgraded the ratings of seven Greek commercial banks Tuesday ( May 25th ) , amid concerns about their liquidity .
" All acts of violence , no matter who stands behind them , must be condemned , while institutions should resolve issues that are related to such outbursts , " Gruevski said in a statement .
Nor had Bulgaria reduced its energy dependence on Russia since GERB came to power in July 2009 , he also noted .
" It shouldn 't solely be Turkey that is expected to be flexible .
The SAA is the first contractual agreement between the EU and a candidate country , and must be ratified by the parliaments of all 27 member states , as well as by the European Parliament .
In many of these areas Croatia has made a significant step forward , " Josipovic said .
" They will not live in an independent Kosovo ; they live in Serbia . " Any solution , he said , " has to come from negotiations and without violence . "
The new project promises to pave the way for future co @-@ operative efforts .
Pajaziti could not say when exactly the border demarcation -- and the initiation of formal diplomatic relations with Montenegro -- may take place , but expressed hope it will happen soon .
Mustafa Kabakci , a government spokesmen on Yemen , and a member of the Turkey @-@ Yemen Friendship Group in the Turkish parliament , says the visa @-@ free agreement was a " desire of the Turkish people . "
" The situation that existed in the north of the country has been [ ruled by ] crime , smuggling , corruption and violation of the sovereignty of the state of Kosovo , " Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci said . [ Reuters ]
More arrests are expected , sources said .
Bozidar Djelic , Serbia 's deputy prime minister , stressed that the EU would not give up its political conditions , and that Belgrade will have to meet them in order to sign the SAA .
In its view , the real problem is that the public has more confidence in foreign currencies than in the dinar -- for both savings and loans .
By 2025 , many of the 28 countries in the region will have populations that are among the oldest in the world , the Bank said in a new report , " From Red to Gray : The Third Transition of Aging Populations in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union . "
Also this week : Istanbul police are equipped with noise guns , and scientists warn of desertification in Greece .
In the last few years , scientific co @-@ operation between the EU and the Southeast European countries has made considerable progress .
Sarkozy 's top diplomatic adviser , Jean @-@ David Levitte , a former French ambassador to Washington , visited Ankara on Sunday to explain France 's position , Le Figaro said .
" The economic volatility observed over the past couple of years is not beneficial , of course , but it also shows that our economy can sustain similar shocks , " Danev said .
EU involvement is crucial to preventing Bosnia and Herzegovina from coming apart , says the ICG report . [ EUPM ]
Russia won the gold medal and Brazil took silver .
The mood is jubilant , but some questions whether the EU will grant BiH visa liberalisation this year .
Yet , nobody is planting trees and when the season comes , authorities say that they planted 100 or 200 trees , when in neighbouring countries like Macedonia they plant some five million trees in a season , " Mato told SETimes .
" The action has united the politics in the country and its citizens because the intervention was indespensable , " he told SETimes .
The abrupt end of Slobodan Milosevic 's trial deprived many of the victims of the Balkan conflicts in the 1990s of a final judgement , but this should not diminish the trial 's other achievements , Human Rights Watch ( HRW ) said in a new report , released on Thursday ( December 14th ) .
Our relations with Macedonia are old ; the time has come to go to Macedonia now , " Shri Subrata Roy Sahara of the Sahara Group company said .
The US government offered a reward of up to $ 5m for information leading to his arrest or conviction .
The editors of the Austrian newspaper Die Presse , Wieland Schneider and Norbert Rief , wrote in Thursday 's edition that they expect Ahtisaari will propose some kind of " supervised independence " for Kosovo .
Delegates of the Muslim Party of Democratic Action ( SDA ) elected incumbent president Sulejman Tihic to another four @-@ year term at the party congress Tuesday ( May 26th ) .
However , he praised Badalan for standing by him in opposition to the Liberal Party 's unexpected call for an Iraq withdrawal .
Antoniou , who lives in a one @-@ room apartment in a building where his daughter lives and helps him , said , " I feel insecurity although I have only myself to care for and there are people with families , " he told SETimes .
Director Emir Kusturica announced that the premiere of an opera based on his 1989 movie " Time of the Gypsies " would be held at the Opera Bastille in Paris on June 22nd , 2007 .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's progress in international relations is being overshadowed by a worsening domestic political climate , High Representative Valentin Inzko indicated on Monday .
" We have found a solution for our tourists by highlighting those few places that are able to offer good @-@ quality services , but if a tourist visits the country independently he will feel the existence of this gap , " Cifligu says .
" I would ask you please to take into consideration that I have not seen the drafts of those protocols and I have not been officially informed from the EULEX mission that such discussions have been done with the institutions of Kosovo , " said Kuci 's letter .
It also warned about an emerging governance crisis in Central Europe due to post @-@ accession reform fatigue and political polarisation .
Most people are acutely aware of the large gap between campaign promises and the harsh economic reality that Kosovo faces .
Critics have urged the ruling party to nominate a consensus candidate who does not have an Islamist background .
A team of scientists led by Croatia 's Tomislav Domazet @-@ Loso has announced a new method in evolutionary studies , called genomic philostratigraphy .
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By contrast , in the November 2002 election , the AKP only managed 33 % and 26 % respectively .
There is no objective security reason why [ a no @-@ fly zone ] should exist , " Serbian President Boris Tadic told the Belgrade daily Politika .
The Greek Education Ministry issued the first group of licenses , which will establish 33 private colleges throughout the country , on Wednesday ( July 29th ) .
" In his announcement , President Basescu said the cost of the missile shield for Romania would be close to nothing .
" Once embarked on this road , no country has failed to become a member of the EU , " Lajcak said as he welcomed the police re @-@ organisation , which " sends a strong signal to the EU and to investors that BiH ... is open for business . "
The coalition began to break apart under the strain , and factional struggles increasingly hampered Racan 's effectiveness as prime minister .
Bosnian Serb politicians view the EU 's demands as a step towards the abolition of RS , and have rejected successive proposals to unify and restructure the country 's two forces .
In a move that aims to improve the workload capacity of Macedonia 's administration , the government will employ 2,800 people by 2010 .
" It is time to finish with these problems because they harm relations between our two countries , " Gul said , stressing the need for joint action against terrorism .
Adding he is aware of the possible consequences of this decision , he said that EU goals must not be threatened by narrow political interests .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn urged Croatia and Slovenia to expedite resolution of their border dispute . [ EU ]
BRUSSELS , Belgium -- EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn met with Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic on Thursday ( June 11th ) to assure him of Union plans to scrap visas for Serbia and other Western Balkan countries by the end of the year .
" I have no offers , no answers , " he said , adding that that fact may drive him out of the country .
Russia and the United States agreed on Tuesday ( May 15th ) to tone down their rhetoric , but continue to differ over Kosovo and US plans to build a missile defence shield in Europe .
The signs are not good for the Albanian economy , and the finger @-@ pointing is well under way .
Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu met with a representative of wireless networks producer Ericsson on February 19th to discuss possibilities for a global support centre in Romania .
His nationality is not known .
After 17 years of transition , corruption remains one of the biggest problems afflicting public life in Albania , not to mention the country 's economy .
" Anti @-@ EU sentiments could be linked to anything but our party , " Baykal told a conference in Brussels as part of an EU visit .
They fight hard and are persistent .
Turkey and Kosovo established a joint Business Council on Tuesday ( January 13th ) , the Anadolu news agency reported .
Cigarette prices are expected to soar by 34 % .
Children share eggs on Orthodox Easter in Banja Luka on Sunday ( April 19th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Serbia draws criticism over Roma evictions
It was agreed that UEFA would work with the Hellenic Football Federation ( EPO ) to find solutions in four key areas -- violence , corruption and match @-@ fixing , doping and refereeing .
According to official final results , Christofias won 53.4 % of the vote to become Cyprus ' first communist president and the only communist leader in the 27 @-@ nation EU .
Two days before the law 's adoption , an anti @-@ fascist panel was held in Belgrade .
Reports say writer Pamuk won 't return to Turkey
Strpce will be the best example of a multiethnic municipality in Kosovo .
AKEL party leader Dimitris Christofias won the presidential runoff on Sunday .
There had to be [ one ] hundred meters of thick snow to be removed from the street right up until the ABL by KFOR .
Telekom Slovenija is ready to bid for BiH 's BH Telecom .
Also in science news : an Albanian @-@ American expedition finds a WWII ship , and Sofia hosts the Bulgarian @-@ Indian Information and Communications Technology Forum .
Republika Srpska special police stand guard during a search of the home of the parents of fugitive war crimes suspect Stojan Zupljanin in Banja Luka in April .
" I am convinced that PDK had no reason to be concerned over the votes it would win , especially in the two Drenica municipalities , Lipjan and Malishevo , " Krasniqi said .
Another problem he cites is the pollution of soil and water in the process -- hydraulic fracturing , or fracking -- which involves injecting large amounts of water , sand and chemicals into shale rock formations at high pressure to force out oil and natural gas .
In the Balkans it is no less true .
It also wants to restrict telecommunications in contested areas , in order to cut off communications among PKK militants and thwart remote @-@ controlled bombs .
Under the toughest option , however , the European energy sector would be declared " a strategic industry , " effectively making access by foreign investors almost impossible .
Forty @-@ eight companies and consortia have expressed interest in a prequalifying bid for concessions for seven tollways in Macedonia .
Text and photos by Misko Taleski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 17 / 01 / 11
The joint programme should " increase the international competitiveness of European higher education , particularly with regard to curricula development , inter @-@ institutional co @-@ operation and integrated programmes of study at a regional level , " Veronika Efremova , team leader in the GTZ Open Regional Fund for Southeast Europe Legal Reform , told SETimes .
" The procedures were not ready and the new agency was not ready to surmount enormous difficulties for selling some of the sites .
Police officers in Serbia demand improved working conditions and higher salary .
But with Italy , the third @-@ largest economy in the area , now viewed as likely becoming the next candidate for a rescue , the situation has worsened dramatically .
The European Commission ( EC ) decided on Monday ( February 22nd ) to propose extending the EU 's preferential trade regime for the Western Balkans until 2015 .
Audiences enjoyed films , as well as roundtable discussions on current challenges in the movie industry .
The French were one of the first to say there should be a military no @-@ fly zone over Libya .
" Even if Jordan 's nuclear ambitions are driven by the economy , the agreement with Turkey sounds mostly symbolic , " Nuri Yesilyurt , Jordan analyst at the Ankara University , told SETimes .
The main goal is to make it to the top two teams in the group and qualify for the semifinals .
" There will need to be spending cuts at every ministry . "
Most EU nations are expected to recognise an independent Kosovo even without UN approval .
Voters in the New Democracy leadership contest shunned Dora Bakoyannis in favour of a veteran figure who appealed to the party base .
" The Social Democratic Party BiH , which for years was in opposition , won the most votes at all levels and will be an indispensable factor in forming the government , " she told SETimes .
He is due to assume office on January 23rd , replacing incumbent President Georgi Parvanov , a former BSP leader , who will step down after two consecutive five @-@ year terms in the post .
However , Nerzuk Curak , a political analyst and professor at the University of Sarajevo , notes that the parties have contrasting positions on major issues .
Brady bonds are a legacy of that period .
New Democracy is a project that answers Albanians ' need for a political alternative that will present values . [ The party serves ] as a solution to many questions -- not only for Albanians in Macedonia but also for other communities that live in this country .
He also told reporters that police had found about 0.5kg of plastic explosives of a type often used in the former Yugoslavia during a search of Asim C. ' s home in Tulln .
Also , women over the age of 35 have narrowed choices and this is why a significant number of them decide to try self @-@ employment , " Sanja Popovic Pantic , president of The Association of Business Women in Serbia , told SETimes .
This illegal money boosts poverty , the crime rate and ends with radical groups as well .
Funds from an EIB loan could help make Serbia an attractive place for scientists and stem the brain drain .
The EU and the United States vowed on Thursday to combine the fight against terrorism with full respect for human rights .
In 2009 and 2010 , the plant will produce two new Fiat models .
" I am sure that the international community is considering a broad range of options , " Ban added , noting that he had urged the Libyan leader to stop the violence immediately during a lengthy telephone conversation with him Monday , which Gaddafi apparently ignored .
To begin with , there are the customers who fail to pay their bills .
The house , which once belonged to drug lord Darko Saric , has been transformed into a sanctuary to serve the parents and the social , emotional and medical needs of children with cancer .
Gruda : I 'm very thankful for this question which is important .
The restoration of free movement is an absolute prerequisite for effective rule of law throughout Kosovo , which we are trying to achieve .
Serbia was urged to keep working towards full co @-@ operation with the UN war crimes tribunal and arrest the remaining fugitives , Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic .
Maksim Ferra , a former employee of the State Information Service , told SETimes that the ministry 's charges are " ridiculous " and " nonsensical . "
He urged a " new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world � one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive , and need not be in competition .
" Through this symbolic action ... we wanted to repeat our demand to shrink the public payroll in Bosnia and Herzegovina . "
But in Kars , which would stand to reap the economic benefits of an open border , the desire for reconciliation is strong .
Many in the PDL are calling for his resignation .
One high profile case allegedly involves abuse in the procurement of vaccines for the H1N1 swine flu pandemic dating back to 2009 .
Authorities estimate that including the last Tree Day , citizens have planted 44 million trees .
Parliament is scheduled to hold the first round of voting for incumbent Ahmet Necdet Sezer 's successor on August 20th , the second on August 24th , the third on August 28th and the fourth and final round on September 1st .
Albania 's GDP will grow by around 2.5 % in 2011 , according to preliminary assessments published by the IMF on Friday ( October 21st ) .
" Thanks to my doctor , I can now walk again . "
Also in the news : the British rock group The Police held a concert in Belgrade , and the 48th International Children 's Festival opens in Sibenik , Croatia .
Transnational organised crime threatens international security and the global economy , the US administration said .
Nearly 130,000 Turks live in Greece , while Turkey is home to thousands of Greeks .
Apparently sympathetic to Macedonia and Croatia , the report states that " bilateral issues " should not block " accession " to the Union .
Albania suffered a series of severe energy crises during the past two years .
In September 2010 , the European Court of Human Rights has found the Turkish state guilty of failing to protect Dink 's right to life and freedom of expression .
According to a study of Kosovo 's mines and minerals done by Italian company Osservatorio Balcani , the country has an estimated 11,500 to 14,000 million tonnes of lignite coal .
In late November , Geoana was excluded from the party ranks and then toppled as speaker of the senate .
Illegal border crossings detected by the Greek authorities between January and October 2010 rose to 44,000 , up from 34,000 for the same period the previous year , the EU border agency Frontex said in a report in late November .
Also in diplomatic news : French President Nicolas Sarkozy says Kosovo 's independence is irreversible and Macedonia and Serbia plan for more border crossings .
" I will never vote for Kosovo 's independence , but only for remaining under Serbia 's authority . "
Parliament is poised to decide whether to launch an investigation into activities of the Kosovo Intelligence Service ( SHIK ) , the pre @-@ war and post @-@ war secret service organisation .
Seven officials of the Croatian Privatisation Fund ( HFP ) were arrested , including three vice @-@ presidents -- Ivan Gotovac , Josip Matanovic and Robert Pesa .
" By being placed on the ' white Schengen list ' our job is not finished .
A Montenegrin military delegation led by Army Chief General Jovan Lakcevic visited Germany late last week for talks on launching long @-@ term bilateral co @-@ operation in the sector .
Croatia 's pro @-@ smoking lobby scored a victory last Thursday ( September 10th ) , when parliament adopted an amendment to the controversial smoking ban .
The three companies want electricity prices to go up by 13.1 % , 14.3 % and 5 % , respectively , to boost investment programmes and cover costs .
Political woes play havoc with economic stability in Serbia
However , many wonder how Abu Hamza , deemed a national security threat , was allowed to roam free .
Boljevic explained her association had warned about judges and prosecutors ' re @-@ election omissions , but the government ignored the warnings .
" The implementation of pre @-@ trial detention is not limited to circumstances where it is strictly necessary in the public interest , " the European Commission said in its latest report on Turkey 's accession progress .
( Various sources - 25 / 01 / 08 @-@ 04 / 02 / 08 )
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on August 16th , without elaborating the threat , that there will be nothing left to talk about with the Syrian regime if operations against civilians don 't stop immediately .
Elektroprenos came into existence as part of a 2006 agreement .
Journalist Oral Calislar ( left ) and Kemal Burkay ( right ) at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul . [ Oral Calislar ]
The factory , owned by Turkish entrepreneur İbrahim Aksu 's United Electronic company , is expected to launch commercial production in 2008 .
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov said on Thursday ( August 13th ) he has asked the prosecutor 's office to expedite investigations into cases of budgetary abuse by the previous government .
The global economic crisis and a shortage of funds forced Universiade to scale back events .
" The Security Council agrees with Ambassador Eide 's overall assessment that , notwithstanding the challenges still facing Kosovo and the wider region , the time has come to move to the next phase , " the Council said in a statement .
He however added that Serbia will not give up on Resolution 1244 because it would , as formulated , " have lost the ability to search for a compromise solution to the problem . "
She met with Albanian and Serbian leaders , and stressed that the US continues to support Kosovo 's independence .
According to sources , the NATO chief said invitations are planned for next year for the Group , but there are no guarantees , as all three countries need to implement reforms .
" After all our research and discussions for the 11th president , our dear Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul has been chosen as candidate for the presidency , " Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , who is also the leader of the AKP , told a party meeting .
Thousands lost their homes as villages were consumed .
Three out of seven state cultural institutions in Sarajevo are closing and the others are expected to follow suit because funding for their upkeep is missing from the government 's proposed budget .
For his commission , he said " it is important to deliver in time the necessary changes for which we have been mandated . "
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 23 / 04 / 10
The play , directed by Dejan Projkovski , debuted on a foreign stage only three months since its premiere at home .
This makes the prices of imported goods seem unrealistically high and the money is drained from Serbia , " Busatlija told SETimes .
Some Bosniaks say Zukorlic and Ceric have no right or legitimacy to speak as if they are leaders of all Bosniaks .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 24 / 02 / 09
( From left ) Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu , Albanian President Bamir Topi , Macedonian President Georgi Ivanov and Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic met in Prevalla , Kosovo . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Ankara , meanwhile , has stressed that is determined to continue down the path of reform .
They make compotes of pears , sour cherries and apricots , as well as fruit preserves or stewed fruits using cherries , figs , plums , apricots , pears , cherries , strawberries and blackberries .
By Alakbar Raufoglu for for Southeast European Times -- 12 / 12 / 11
The bloc 's smaller nations , including those that joined after 2004 , are expected to provide funds as well .
Both EULEX Police and Kosovo Police are investigating the case .
Dragin , discussing the incident at Slovenia 's Krsko nuclear power station earlier in the week , said Serbia 's system collects data on radiation from ten stations throughout the country every half hour .
Neither the constitution nor any other law stipulates who should perform a deceased president 's duties .
Archaeologists discovered a large gate dating back to ancient Greece during excavations in the Pelinna region of Greece 's Trikala prefecture , last week .
The Bulgarian delegation includes Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov , Economy , Energy and Tourism Minister Traycho Traykov and Regional Development and Public Works Minister Rosen Plevneliev .
More than 11,540 people died , hundreds of them children .
Another useful measure aimed at tackling and preventing corruption is to define conflict of interest as a crime , as well as to do " integrity testing " when civil servants are suspected of corruption .
The line will run twice weekly during the summer -- on Fridays and Sundays .
Some 10m people -- mostly in France and Germany , but also in Austria , Belgium , Italy and Spain -- found themselves stuck in elevators or otherwise in the dark .
The potential impact of the seizure on EU relations is unknown .
Flexibility in production is a must for stable economies . [ USAID ]
Another sticking point is a controversial penal code article that has opened the door for prosecutions of journalists and writers .
" Tomorrow marks the 15 @-@ year anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Accords -- the agreement Dick negotiated which stopped the killings in Bosnia and paved a path to peace in the Balkans that endures today , " Clinton said on Monday .
Will you establish the model in Albania ?
He also inaugurated an EP office in Sofia .
Kosovo 's citizens have 2.1 billion euros in bank deposits , according to a recent report by the Central Bank .
" There is no aim to make anyone Muslim , " he said .
" Firstly , we do not feel threatened in Serbia , and secondly , we don 't feel like Romanians , but like Vlachs , " said Dragojevic , who is also the president of the municipality of Petrovac na Mlavi , where he was elected as a Socialist Party of Serbia candidate .
Among the SEE countries included in this year 's WCY , Greece is now ahead of Croatia , which has dropped two notches to 58th since 2010 .
Economic relations between Macedonia and Qatar were the main topic of Monday 's ( January 28th ) discussions between Macedonian President Branko Crvenkovski and Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa al @-@ Thani .
Nor is the problem unique to the Balkans . According to a study published in August by the Vienna @-@ based European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia , Roma children lack equal access to educational capacities in EU member countries .
" We will retain offices in Pec , Gracanica and Strpce , and obviously we will be present in Mitrovica , " UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier said in Pristina on Wednesday .
Radisavljevic says questioning has just begun and the prosecutor 's office is carefully following developments .
Prosecutors suspect the companies laundered Saric 's drug money , millions of euros worth .
The highest rate of 58 % was recorded in Bulgaria , where a third of households , mostly those with children , have access to the internet and more than two @-@ fifths of individuals use it on a daily basis , or at least once a week .
" The law breaches at least 28 articles of the constitution and violates human rights , " said Fatmir Xhafa , a socialist member of parliament , as he filed complaints with the Court .
" If a third of the population smokes , we have to think about the other two thirds .... whose health may still be harmed , " she added .
The Parthenon will turn off its lights Saturday ( March 28th ) . [ Getty Images ]
By Erlis Selimaj for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 20 / 03 / 07
This time , the protests will last until our requests are met , including the dismissal of the FBiH government and revision for all budget beneficiaries , " said Safet Redzic , president of the Union of Disabled Veterans of War of BiH .
On Tuesday ( March 10th ) , the European Commission gave a green light to the deal .
" So we organise and work better than those who [ practice ] corruption , " she said .
The political responses are heated , yet opinions are divided whether Kosovo was , is and should be a criterion for EU membership .
Prime Minister Emil Boc holds a press conference . [ Gabriel Petrescu ]
Lack of electricity leads to rationing in Macedonia
We are seeing migrant smugglers now using firearms , so the dangers are now very high , " he adds .
I hope that the issue will be settled this year , " Gul told a joint press conference with Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu in Ankara .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic kicked off a visit to Slovakia on Monday ( September 21st ) , where he met with President Ivan Gasparovic , Prime Minister Robert Fico and Parliament Speaker Pavol Paska .
It will bring together 57 players from around the world .
Facing the pressure of events , the regime released its grip slowly , holding multiparty elections in 1991 and finally ceding power altogether the next year .
" We will also highlight the progress made in European integration , as well as our successes in fighting organised crime and implementing judicial reform , " Trivan says .
If this is the case , common economic interests may bring the United States and Russia closer .
The president arrived in the African republic on Thursday for meetings with Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika and other top officials .
This international festival is very important , and not only for Sibenik .
Accompanied by Croatian President Ivo Josipovic , he went to the Ovcara memorial site , which commemorates more than 200 people who were gunned down by Serb forces and buried in a mass grave .
Kostunica and Tadic agree that Kosovo 's independence is unacceptable for Serbia , but disagree on policy regarding the EU .
The IMF released its new World Economic Outlook . [ Reuters ]
The Croatian Army has been sent to help with evacuations .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 23 / 04 / 10
Macedonia has amended its constitution , inserting a clause that states the country has no territorial claims .
Photo gallery : Tito 's birth place attracts thousands
The maximum speed on the section is 80 km / h , dropping to 60 km / h at places , and traffic police are recommending that drivers use caution .
" There were five other Azeri and Ukrainian girls in the house too , " she remembers .
In June alone , the country saw a 6.8 % hike in gas prices , according to the Albanian Institute of Statistics .
" I hope the new constitution will allow the best lawyers to become judges , halting the outflow of the best legal cadre into advocacy and other profitable professions , " he added .
Tome Gashi , a well @-@ known Kosovo lawyer , says the prison situation can be viewed through two perspectives : those there " by mistake " and others who know they are guilty .
" I would rather see the elections take place in October , " he said .
" Moldova is an independent country and we should deepen its sovereignty , " Lupu said after the vote .
Women 's organisations have responded positively to the new plan as they struggle to prevent the normalisation and the " internalisation " of domestic violence in Turkey .
The DSS has been holding talks on a new government with President Boris Tadic 's Democratic Party ( DS ) and former Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic 's G17 Plus for more than three months now .
Also in cultural news : Athens ' new Acropolis Museum will be officially introduced , and the International Circus Art Festival opens in Bucharest .
" There is no question that Turkey and Europe have to move closer together , " the AP quoted Merkel as saying at her joint press conference with Erdogan on Sunday .
" The pro @-@ European orientation of the new Moldovan administration positively influences the conflict settlement process .
Egro has been working 18 years now for UAW .
A scholarly conference on policy and national security opened on Wednesday ( October 2nd ) at Bulgaria 's Vasil Levski National Military University in Veliko Tarnovo .
Election posters are plastered throughout the country . [ Getty Images ]
BiH national anthem gets lyrics after years of waiting
BiH state property inventory process drags on
Since 1999 , the tribunal 's Outreach Programme has been pivotal in facilitating capacity building of the local judiciaries through holding training seminars for local legal professionals and organising numerous visits to The Hague .
He believes the challenges in the Azeri @-@ Turk relationship reflect a change in respective outlooks .
Late last year , the government undertook ten measures to protect the economy from the world 's financial disarray .
This means I was skiing the way I should have and the result will come in the future , " Kostelic said .
He added that the authorities apparently waited for a moment which would be politically advantageous for Serbia .
Representatives of the three main nationalities in BiH -- Bosniaks , Serbs and Croats --agree on scheduling a census for 2011 in line with EU norms .
They accused Lechkov , who has been running Sliven for the past eight years and hopes to be re @-@ elected to a third mayoral term in October , of stifling competition in tenders for construction projects .
The code , according to team leader Jonathan Stonestreet , does not " provide any procedure for reconciling ballots found in other boxes .
The document also covers strengthening co @-@ operation in investigating war crimes cases with Canada , local media reported on Monday .
But it is another move that has sparked greater concerns about Russia 's attempts to sneak into the European energy market through the back door .
The public 's curiosity was an additional incentive for chemistry department students , who were " magicians " for the night , complete with big hats and wands .
But without a new government in place , efforts at the political level continue to stall .
The necessity to condemn what took place in Srebrenica was not disputed .
Lalovic 's directorate is the only state @-@ level civil aviation agency in BiH and is affiliated with the ministry .
However , the smoke @-@ filled atmosphere generally is unchanged since the tables are most often next to one another rather than being placed in separate rooms .
After Serbia @-@ Montenegro triumphed , there were celebrations in many RS cities .
Architecture buffs should take note that the building was designed by the " father " of neo @-@ classical design and architecture in modern Greece , German architect Ernst Ziller .
Some analysts suggest Tadic 's visit came on the heels of pressure from Washington and Brussels , which have conditioned Serbia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration on co @-@ operation with the international tribunal in The Hague and ending close ties with RS and its president , Dodik .
But the complex institutional setup established under the Dayton Accords turned it into one of the countries with the most cumbersome systems of governance .
However , it ranks lower than both Bulgaria and EU candidate Croatia , whose unchanged score of 3.4 places it 69th in the world .
But the world we are heading to does not automatically entail the supremacy of liberal democracy .
Jelaca unsuccessfully sought assistance from most international organisations and Western embassies in BiH .
Kosovo 's contemporary and classical music festival , ReMusica , opens in Pristina on Thursday ( May 21st ) .
There are ten electoral units in Croatia , based on geography and population .
Agim Rexhepi , Kosovo head of the Friends of the USA Association , said the idea for the statue was initiated by sculptor Izeir Mustafa and financed by a commercial bank .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 08 / 07 / 09
Official data also shows that Turkey 's imports from Greece increased by 82 % in the first five months of 2011 .
That means " the return of the mosque to its previous condition , " he added .
The exhibition , called Synaesthesia , is organised by the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art .
The agreement reached between KFOR commander Major General Erhard Buehler ( right ) and Serb negotiator Borislav Stefanovic ( left ) on Wednesday ( August 3rd ) , is " unacceptable , " Kosovo says . [ Reuters ]
Another reason to feel positive is the answer I received to my second written question to the EC .
By Besa Beqiri for Southeast European Times in Kosovo - 05 / 01 / 09
" The old sense of neighbourhood cohesion and support is gone forever .
Full co @-@ operation with the ICTY is a key condition for Serbia 's eventual EU membership .
Also in diplomacy , Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumen Petkov met with Russian counterpart Rashid Nurgaliev and Austria 's Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel met with Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski .
This problem did not exist with Albania , it does not exist with Macedonia , but we still have a problem with the part of the border with Montenegro and Serbia .
Political life , however , is overshadowed by Kosovo .
According to EP web site , political parties receive a grant from the government to fund their campaigns , based on their performances in the previous election .
Their roles as mothers should also be respected rather than them suffering for bearing children , " Gordanic said .
SETimes : Some reports say that Serbian officials , in informal talks with Western officials , are advocating the partitioning of Kosovo , even though that is not Serbia 's official policy .
The move came about a fortnight after the European Commission ( EC ) froze nearly 500m euros in aid to the Balkan nation because of its failure to address persistent weaknesses in those areas during its 18 @-@ month membership in the Union .
Offers by some potential buyers are expected by the end of the month .
Similar efforts by local volunteers helped propel AKP to parliamentary victories in 2002 and 2007 , and local election victories in 2004 and 2009 .
Bosnian Serb authorities have asked all institutions , especially the police , to continue their duties on the entire territory of the entity , including at Srebrenica @-@ Potocari .
" The tenor saxophone is exactly between the sound range of the accordion .
The Albanian economy and banking system are operating within normal parameters , said Bank of Albania Governor Ardian Fullani in an interview for the dailyAlbanian .
The Kosovo ministry of culture , sports and youth allocated 1m euros to begin construction of the first opera and ballet auditorium in Kosovo , media reported on Monday ( January 12th ) .
The Kotromanic dynasty ruled the Bosnian state from the 11th to the 14th century . [ ba.gov ]
Also in science and technology news : Macedonia and Croatia sign a co @-@ operation agreement , as do Cyprus and the United States .
Now the UN has been giving signals it will slow down its efforts to bring the two sides together if there is no tangible progress in the upcoming months .
All state institutions , all sectors , all bodies and structures must be involved in that battle .
Failure to adopt the Ahtisaari plan would " strengthen the extremists and lead directly to new conflicts , " Burns said .
Crvenkovski immediately issued a public apology , saying he was sorry that the Slovenian prime minister 's name had been " mentioned without any basis . "
Albanian Foreign Minister Besnik Mustafaj wrapped up a visit to Kosovo Sunday ( December 17th ) .
Sreten Jocic , a Serb underworld boss now in custody in Belgrade in connection with the assassination of a prominent Croatian publisher , denied any involvement in the case on Tuesday ( April 28th ) .
Kosovo faces an increasing number of Roma trying to eke out a living by panhandling .
During the meetings , he briefed the foreign ministers on the Office of the High Representative transition process .
" Macedonia would not exist as it is today if the agreement were not reached , ending the 2001 conflict , " he said .
More than 100 Autovision radar systems have been distributed to traffic police officers around the country and their total number is expected to reach 449 .
The financial rating agency Moody 's Investors Service announced on Wednesday ( March 31st ) that it downgraded five Greek banks amid the country 's grave economic outlook .
Madonna will perform in Montenegro as part of her 50th @-@ birthday global tour , Maksa Catovic , head of the Komuna production company , said on Sunday ( June 29th ) .
" In theory , Greece appears to be doing fine , " he said .
Since unofficial religious marriages constitute a significant portion of juvenile marriages , religious institutions can play an important part in prevention , says Guner .
He also points out that attaining a fair representation of ethnic minorities and protecting their rights in state @-@ run enterprises remain difficult .
The IMF has signaled harder times may be ahead for Albania by forecasting a GDP growth decrease to 0.4 % this year from 6.8 % in 2008 .
Following weeks of tense talks , the trade unions said Monday that the teachers would accept a deal that would see the average gross monthly salary for the entire sector , including auxiliary staff , reach about 325 euros as of July 1st , 2008 .
The report concluded that " implementation of the Ministry of Interior Circular of June 19th 2007 on the religious freedom of non @-@ Muslim Turkish citizens has not yet had the desired effect . "
Comments and discussion will also follow each posted article .
His statement came in the wake of reports , particularly in international media , suggesting that the lack of agreement in this month 's two rounds of Western @-@ mediated talks to end the lengthy political deadlock in BiH indicated a growing risk of a new conflict in the country .
Once the scandal broke , the website was visited so many times that it frequently crashed .
In November 2011 , several members of the Communists left the party to create a Socialist faction in the parliament .
This year , the honoured guest country was Egypt .
Some 100m euros have been earmarked for the modernisation of gas stations in Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Serbian forces arrest two armed police officers from Kosovo near the Merdare border crossing point between Kosovo and Serbia on Saturday ( March 31st ) . [ Reuters ]
The last major effort to reunite the island fell through in 2004 .
Orahnjaca is a traditional walnut cake . [ File ]
Turkish President Abdullah Gul visited Yerevan to watch a football match between the two countries with Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan last September .
" For the last ten months of 2011 , exports to the EU from Kosovo have grown 11 % compared to the same period in 2010 .
Business : Macedonia , Lithuania agree to stop double taxation
More than 70 % of the respondents in a recent poll said they want the government to go .
The mountain landscape , the famous Lake Tsivlou and a Riviera @-@ type setting intrigue vacationers .
We will be with you and provide both expert help and continued financial support , " he pledged .
Insisting on retaining sovereignty over Kosovo , Serbia has rejected Ahtisaari 's blueprint .
The event opened with the raising of the festival flag in the historic square between Sibenik 's renaissance Cathedral of St Jacob and the old city hall .
Parliament 's failure to adopt crucial reforms represents , as the EC put it , a missed opportunity to " take a first step towards a more democratic and efficient state . "
This year 's festival featured 85 films from 25 countries .
The Romanian government will spend 11m euros on a swine flu vaccine .
Jankovic can take consolation , however , in rising to third on the WTA list .
It will run on BiH 's local passenger routes .
Last month , the UN 's primary judicial body ruled that Kosovo 's declaration of independence did not violate international law .
Issues expected to be finalised soon include repatriation agreements , agreements in the field of transport , and the mutual recognition of university diplomas .
They allegedly plotted the assassination of several Sandzak politicians as part of a conspiracy to undermine Serbia 's constitutional system .
The 25 SPF Festival opened in Zagreb on Tuesday ( September 25th ) .
Their factions , too , have regularly turned to violence against each other .
" Jahjaga assessed that debate and the decision @-@ making process should be developed in the institutions of Kosovo and should [ be used to ] contribute to compile , harmonise and implement policies , " her office said .
Employment rates are expected to increase by 4 % and productivity is also expected to increase by 4 to 5 % .
The first and only gold medal for Turkey so far went to Ramazan Sahin , who won the men 's 66kg freestyle wrestling title .
He recently dismissed a request by party members to meet with him , and said he would not do so until they define the PKK as a terrorist group and clearly renounce violence .
The Islamic Development Bank signed a deal with Turkey 's state @-@ run railway company for a 155m @-@ euro loan , the Turkish Treasury announced on Wednesday ( June 3rd ) .
NICOSIA , Cyprus -- Turkish Cypriots went to the polls Sunday ( April 18th ) to elect their president in a vote seen as crucial to the future of reunification talks .
To facilitate Kosovo citizens ' ability to travel , the administration issued more than two million ID cards and travel documents in the past seven years .
Higher interest rates cause pain for those who are overly indebted , with large exposures .
The Turkish delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Ali Babacan , who also serves as Ankara 's chief negotiator with the 27 @-@ nation bloc .
The archaeologists stress the importance of continuing exploration of the area .
The poor are far more susceptible to manipulation and the price of everything declines , hence one can illegitimately control social currents with much less money .
Since then , the court has ruled that Markac can still enjoy his provisional freedom as he did not break the rules , while Cermak remains at the Scheveningen detention unit .
Obama paid a well @-@ received visit to Ankara in April , and domestic polls show a 25 % jump in favourable views of the United States in recent months .
Those that look past the Divic mosque dispute hope that the area will gain notoriety not for the horrors of war , but for its natural beauty .
It intends to test about 4,000 food products this year , the Mostar @-@ based agency announced .
We are trying to reach rich people , " to buy it , she added .
Travelers can walk down Santorini 's numerous steps , take a cable car for a more breathtaking aerial view , or for a traditional approach , ride a donkey .
This statement was endorsed by a large number of EU states .
Domestic use , while still relatively low compared to the rest of Europe , also is on the rise .
The move came after a pair of bombings Sunday that killed 17 people in Istanbul .
Judicial reform is a key condition , Frattini told the Croatian officials , and the country must show its determination to tackle corruption and crime .
Croatia Airlines is launching seasonal flights between Zagreb and Belgrade this summer , the company announced on Saturday ( January 7th ) .
The new law targets these " marginalised groups , " Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said .
However , he also insists on the preservation of Kosovo within Serbia and on closer relations with Russia .
Amid the feeling of gloom , however , some analysts are hopeful .
Borisov 's only controversial nomination is that of historian Bozhidar Dimitrov as minister without portfolio in charge of Bulgarians abroad .
Up to 380,000 Romanian Jews were killed by the collaborationist regime during the war , a 2004 report indicated .
Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic cautions that increasing state sector wages could feed inflation , which stood at 11 % at the end of last year .
In a country where the monthly minimum wage is 600 TL , such iftar dinners have been the target of protest .
Karadzic has been trying to prove that he cannot be tried because of an alleged agreement he made with former US envoy Richard Holbrooke .
His call came during talks in Sarajevo with Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi .
Not all reactions across the region were as sanguine .
Remittances from Albanians living abroad decreased by 150m euros in 2008 compared to the previous year , the Bank of Albania announced on Tuesday ( March 31st ) .
Due to a decisive victory in the last elections , Milorad Dodik is again prime minister of Republika Srpska .
By Bojana Milovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 27 / 12 / 11
The move also wards off the possibility of snap elections , required by law if the number of empty seats in parliament surpasses 28 .
Tadic paid a visit again on Thursday ( January 7th ) . [ Getty Images ]
EULEX chief Xavier de Marnhac spoke with SETimes correspondent Linda Karadaku about the mission 's goals , and the hurdles it is facing .
It would be unrealistic now to finance its growth from the state budget .
An 11 @-@ year @-@ old Bulgarian , Teodora Gancheva , won first prize at the Tineriti international music festival , held from August 9th to 13th in Kostinesti , Romania .
The Cypriot church wants to invest in the island 's energy sector and banks , Archbishop Chrysostomos II said on Monday ( April 9th ) .
The influential Turkish Industrialists ' and Businessmen 's Association ( TUSIAD ) -- as well as the banking sector -- have called for an urgent IMF deal .
The Turkish government has published a decree opening the way to return hundreds of properties confiscated from religious minorities since 1936 .
SETimes correspondent Linda Karadaku interviewed Guda about the most problematic parts of the border with Serbia , a country does not recognise Kosovo and considers its borders as administrative boundaries .
Romanian President Traian Basescu ( right ) speaks with NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer on Monday ( October 29th ) at Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest . [ Getty Images ]
Karadzic again refuses to enter plea
The main challenges for the Macedonian government are the same as for the Romanian one , Macovei said .
" We are in our land ... but they ( the Serb paramilitaries ) want to come here , " the AP quoted him as saying .
The State Sanitary Inspectorate , in collaboration with the custom and tax administrations , will be responsible for enforcing the law .
The experts are now working on the final draft of the report , as part of the EC questionnaire on corruption . ( Gazeta Shqiptare , Balkan Web , Telegrafi , Lajme - 20 / 07 / 10 )
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic will play the role of Yugoslavia 's first king in a TV series that will be taped next year .
One of those camps , Cheples , is located only few kilometers from the summit .
The MOC , IRC and the Roman Catholic Church have all come out in favour of maintaining the current system , rather than allowing the establishment of more than one religious community for each denomination .
" There is nothing positive , we have been going back , the politicians give promises but people are suffering in their daily life with poverty and unemployment .
But there 's more to such an idyllic view of the town .
" Some 70 % of Kosovo women are jobless .
The government openly welcomed NATO 's recent announcement that Croatia can soon expect an invitation .
SNP draws a majority of its support from Montenegro 's large Serb minority -- about 30 % of the population .
In a referendum Sunday ( October 21st ) , Turkish voters approved a series of major constitutional changes , including one establishing direct election of the country 's president .
Sanader also told the North Atlantic Council about the recent spoke in public support for NATO membership .
Zhang used it to locate and register earthquakes , which was one of his official duties as court historian .
Today the politicians who have no clue about politics say that there are no Croats in Sarajevo , but do not mention who led to that .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 08 / 09 / 09
Money was only available to privileged companies and those close to the Milosevic regime .
" Bulgaria is doing a lot of the right things right now , " the envoy said .
The show featured designs from Italian fashion houses such as Renato Balestra , Maison Gattioni , Marella Ferrera , Gianni Calignano and Farhad Re .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -01 / 09 / 08
The 19 @-@ nation list of the " biggest gainers , " i.e. , countries that improved their index scores by at least two points from last year , included only three European countries -- Bulgaria ( + 2.6 ) , Cyprus ( + 2.4 ) and Moldova ( + 2 ) .
Environment and Spatial Planning Minister Oliver Dulic thinks Serbian involvement is a bad idea , however .
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko said the move to put soldiers on high alert was sparked by Georgian " provocations " and was aimed at thwarting more violence .
It does not mention the word independence .
Serbia has also been sweltering , with temperatures soaring as high as 42 degrees Celsius in some areas .
The new government has 15 ministers -- two more than before -- and four deputy prime ministers .
Kermas Ulaganja , a company owned by Croatian businessman Danko Koncar , announced on Wednesday ( August 12th ) its purchase of tender documentation for five state @-@ owned shipyards from the Croatian Privatisation Agency .
Its sole storage depot in Chiren can cover only a third of the country 's daily needs .
Up until mid @-@ 2010 , many of the 6,000 Chinese vendors in the capital marketed their goods to thousands of Serbs .
During a press conference earlier this summer in Pristina , Islam Caka , head of the ministry 's Asylum and Immigration Department , noted that Kosovo is ill @-@ equipped to handle asylum seekers in such numbers , given inadequate available housing .
Also in business news : Moody 's serves up more bad news for Greece , while neighbouring Bulgaria sees a sharp rise in its number of millionaires .
Ankara has shown interest in investing in Sandzak , but only if there is political stability there .
" Tsvetanov is taking measures that have not been seen in 20 years . "
A ceremony in Sarajevo on 2 December 2004 marks the historic conclusion of the NATO @-@ led Stabilisation Force ( SFOR ) in Bosnia and Herzegovina , and the launch of the EU 's follow @-@ on EUFOR . [ NATO ]
About 900m above the river bank , we come to a resort that includes a restaurant and bungalows .
Turkey 's main opposition leader , Deniz Baykal , has called for a silent , nationwide demonstration to condemn terror , similar to those held in Spain in 2004 .
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and military commander Ratko Mladic , both charged with genocide over the 1995 Srebrenica massacre , top the ICTY 's list of indicted war criminals .
The total commitment of the Russian buyers amounts to 979m euros , covering the purchase price and investments in modernising the facilities .
Albania 's Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu visited Ukraine on Friday ( March 16th ) and Saturday for talks with counterpart Anatoliy Grytsenko .
In the wake of last month 's severe flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) , the United States and Turkey are offering aid for the thousands who remain displaced .
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By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 16 / 02 / 10
The austerity measures have largely failed , creating a deep recession of 16 % unemployment and more than 40 % -- officially -- for young Greeks , although Kotzampas and his friends believe the number is higher .
Turkish company TAV is overseeing the project , which is expected to launch in February .
The Sibiu International Theatre Festival opened on Thursday ( May 29th ) in Romania .
Basically , this spirit is all @-@ inclusive and the adoption of the co @-@ operation concept is a matter of peoples , of the societies , and not an issue of the status of territories .
" It 's too harsh to say that a declaration on the ecological state of Montenegro exists only on paper , but I also think that we can always do more , " Predrag Sekulic , minister of sustainable development and tourism , told the media on the 20th anniversary marking environmental efforts in Montenegro .
However , references to Northern Cyprus as the " Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus " and to ending the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots raised a red flag among the Greek Cypriot authorities , who issued a statement on Wednesday expressing concern .
Their performance came despite serious obstacles , most importantly the lack of proper training conditions .
" Ten years ago I took over a country that was in a very ' poor condition ' and now , I am giving Croatia over to my successor who will lead a NATO member and an EU candidate , a country who is crisscrossed with highways and is a powerful tourism industry destination , " Mesic said at one of his last public lectures .
After the meeting , Silajdzic said Jolie showed interest in supporting education and other projects .
Romania 's Aeronautics and Cosmonautics Association announced that the launch of the country 's first rocket , the Helen Rocket , will be rescheduled for next year after several unsuccessful attempts failed due to bad weather .
Romania raises VAT after court ruling
A new international award , Bridges of Struga , was established in 2004 as the result of cooperation of the festival and UNESCO .
The cost of hosting the shield per se is insignificant but the cost of becoming a respected regional power would be highly significant . "
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I think we will neither be freer , nor will the independence of the judiciary will be dissolved , " she told SETimes .
Citing the recent BiH elections , which he said " went very well , " German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung told ZDF television late Sunday that Berlin " will want to speak in December about how the exit strategy , in other words the repatriation , looks in concrete terms . " According to his remarks , which were repeated on Monday , the plan appears to be for a " step @-@ by @-@ step " reduction of the German contingent in BiH .
Fearing that endorsing the province 's secession without the UN 's approval could encourage separatists elsewhere , a handful of countries -- Greece , Romania , Slovakia , Spain and , most vigorously , Cyprus -- have expressed reservations .
" We covered campaign research in previous years ; I can say that political parties in Croatia do not differ by policy , only by ideology .
They oppose the series just because the Suleiman the Magnificent drinks and enjoys harem women without considering other issues , " Ulusoy said .
The solution above all seems to be politically , practically and technically suitable for our country .
This constant trend in property investment comes on the heels of a report by the World Travel and Tourism Council which said Montenegro is expected to become the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the world .
He added that the environment ministry will oppose the use of nuclear energy until all renewable energy sources are exhausted .
The two Balkan states became the Alliance 's newest members late last week .
Milinic suggests he should have sought treatment sooner .
He added that while the blunthead puffer was the first to be documented in the Adriatic , it is likely not the only one , explaining that " it was a female and we believe it would have spawned soon . "
Senate Deputy Speaker Dan Voiculescu was charged with collaborating with the Securitate -- the communist regime 's secret police and the main oppressive body .
As Europe seeks to integrate , the event gains symbolic importance .
Certain Vojvodina parties in the ruling coalition that favour the statute have called on parliament to finally make a decision on the act .
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Serbian police said they were attacked Friday ( April 20th ) as they approached a house in Novi Pazar . [ Getty Images ]
They point out that the agreement makes Serbia part of the South Stream gas pipeline project , which promises not only energy stability for the country but also significant revenues from transit of natural gas to Europe .
" Football in Turkey was in need of this type of investigation , " Hurriyet sports editor Cetin Cem Yilmaz told SETimes .
According to a report Monday by Belgrade @-@ based B92 , between 600 and 700 Serbian citizens had contacted their country 's embassy to seek assistance .
BSA Vice @-@ President Jeffrey Hardee attributed the overall increase to " the mathematical outcome of more rapid growth of PC markets in economies of higher piracy rates . "
Several companies announced they would either reduce production or suspend activity .
His remarks came less than ten days after Russia offered 1.9 billion euros to complete construction that needs to be finished by the end of 2011 .
Activists protest the Greek authorities ' ban on Gaza @-@ bound ships Saturday ( July 2nd ) on the island of Corfu . [ Reuters ]
The Serbian tennis star cited an injury and heat exhaustion .
Bulgaria has six , one of them gold .
Tadic reiterated that Belgrade would " never recognise the independence of Kosovo . "
Overall , the interim report suggests that local authorities have to intensify efforts to finalise the accession talks by the end of June .
Some doctors cite the lack of medical equipment as the central problem , while others blame corruption within the system .
" We left no stone unturned , " said EU representative Wolfgang Ischinger .
A prehistoric giraffe discovered in eastern Macedonia earlier this summer is the first to be found in Europe , according to paleontologists .
US Ambassador to Serbia Cameron Munter said the United States was " against the partitioning of Kosovo . "
The victims were recruited through advertisements on the internet or through direct contact by people promising them " decent work " as waitresses or aides on the Canary Islands of Fuerteventura or Lanzarote , Bulgarian police chief Valentin Petrov said .
It will , according to advocates , help create the necessary conditions for a balance in the prices of oil in the world market .
Biljana Lajmanovska in Skopje , Nedjeljko Rudovic in Podgorica , Igor Jovanovic in Belgrade and Muhamet Brajshori in Pristina contributed to this article .
Public support for Serbia 's EU accession declines
Albanian internet provider Abbisnet has doubled its international capacity , enabling it to resolve recent problems involving low internet transfer .
The total project is worth 31.9m euros .
" Women 's awareness of their rights and the opportunity to report it to relevant institutions show the increase [ in violence ] .
" These are technical issues , but they carry great political importance as well , because they show that the negotiation process is still very much alive and making progress , " he told reporters after an accession conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu .
Europe currently imports about 150 billion cubic metres of gas annually from Russia , which covers about a quarter of its needs .
UNMIK chief proposes Serb force within KPS
" In light of his policy change at the end of the 1990s -- from a proponent of union with Serbia to a promoter of independent Montenegro - and as his coalition partner and associate , I have respect for his decisive contribution to the renewal of the Montenegrin state , " Rakcevic said .
The Croatian and Albanian flags were raised at NATO headquarters last April . [ Getty Images ]
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor says fighting corruption is a main priority of her government . [ Reuters ]
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It is destroyed but it is still here as virtual creation of all people willing to love and co @-@ operate , " Dragojevic said .
However , since then , little practical progress has been made for people from the region .
Is the condemnation of war crimes becoming a way for the opposition and the government to send messages to their voters ?
Croatian Minister of Science Dragan Primorac and his visiting Indian counterpart , Kapil Sibal , signed a declaration on strengthening bilateral scientific and technological co @-@ operation .
Albania will become the centre of all European police services that combat organised crime in the Balkans , Italian police head Antonio Manganelli said on Tuesday ( January 13th ) in Tirana .
The EBRD and IFC , half of whose contributions would be syndicated to commercial banks , would provide 1.2 billion euros and 800m euros , respectively .
Mullen , who is also US President Barack Obama 's top military adviser , stressed that the purpose of his trip was not to contest Turkey 's move .
According to Trajanovski , city authorities decided to make the 35m @-@ euro investment after conducting a thorough cost @-@ benefit analysis .
The second problem is that ministry and hospitals have done poor homework , therefore , services have not improved ; and thirdly , preventative care has made satisfactory achievements , but not in the hospitals . "
The Serbian public is eagerly awaiting Friday 's ( December 9th ) meeting of the EU heads of state and governments , which will decide whether Serbia is offered candidacy for Union membership .
The two new positions -- EU president and the high representative for international affairs -- have 2.5 and 5 @-@ year terms , respectively .
" If we accept the preliminary result as the final result , we will eliminate the system of free elections , " Berisha said .
The troika in charge of mediating the new Kosovo status talks met with representatives from Belgrade and Pristina this week .
However , the Serbian public is still at odds over where Belgrade should name a street after Djindjic .
The ongoing protests by Serbs in Kosovo 's north have sparked a serious security situation for KFOR .
" I think it 's in our common interest -- in Croatia 's interest as well -- that all those countries find themselves as soon as possible in the EU , " he said in an interview Saturday with Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty .
The funding comes as part of a sweeping project that envisions building and maintaining the theatre and restoring castles and historic areas in the country .
" In addition to the lack of money , politics is also to blame for the lack of roads .
At the last meeting I had with the Commissioner for Trade , Karel De Gucht , I was promised that the preferential measures will come into force in December .
This is very hopeful , " President Abdullah Gul said of the Cairo speech , describing it as " sincere , honest and realistic . "
" The establishment of the rule of law in the entire territory of Kosovo also means the disbanding of the structures or the avoidance of the obstacles coming from individuals who do not recognise the institutions and the laws of Kosovo , " Thaci said .
Macedonia , for example , last year drew 35 % more foreign tourists than in 2010 .
In July 2003 , in Budapest , the leaders of eight Central and Eastern European states agreed to launch the " Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005 @-@ 2015 , " a project initiated by the World Bank and the Open Society Institute .
Zoran Kesic -- Making Serbia laugh
The ground @-@ breaking find may help prevent cerebral haemorrhages .
However , they would be able to apply that mechanism only as a measure of last resort and in " truly critical circumstances , " according to a statement by the Hungarian EU presidency .
Speaking to SETimes at a cemevi or Alevi community centre that he runs in Istanbul 's Kagithane district , Alevi dede ( priest ) Zeynal Sahan said , " The way the Sunnis interpret the Koran is structural .
Nearly 20 months since the launch of the process of determining Kosovo 's final status , Belgrade and Pristina remain entrenched in their positions on the issue .
Observers say the mixed election outlook reflects current ethnic and administrative divisions .
" For the young people , destroying the pyramid means losing a very important public space . "
Former legal counsel to the council of ministers Blerta Kraja told SETimes there are sporadic cases of non @-@ publication , but she considers the extent of the phenomenon not that bad .
He blames the problem on some mayors ' bureaucratic mentality and on shortsighted local policies .
Together with early repayments to the World Bank and the European Investment Bank , Macedonia 's foreign debt will now drop to 216.2m euros .
Romania came in 20th in last year 's competition in Belgrade , a position that compels this year 's representative to sing first in the semifinals .
She said that since January , investor interest is a fraction of what it was last year .
Meanwhile , the EU announced new sanctions against the Assad regime .
" By means of announcements and tenders , private companies will be invited to develop school facilities on concession and own them for a certain number of years .
Claiming that the proposed reforms were anti @-@ constitutional and in violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement , which ended the 1992 @-@ 1995 conflict in BiH , they threatened to leave their posts at the state @-@ level institutions .
Serbia is planning to open a mission at NATO headquarters in Brussels during Defence Minister Dragan Sutanovac 's visit to the Belgian capital next month , media reports quoted a Belgrade official as saying on Monday ( August 30th ) .
The ministers also agreed to set up working groups of prosecutors and police officers investigating organised crime at both national and regional levels .
Solana appealed to the people and the government " to transform their joy into constructive and positive energy to build Kosovo . "
Ten feature movies and 14 documentaries are being screened in the main competition programme .
Muzaffer Kutlay , a Balkan expert with the International Strategic Research Organisation ( USAK ) in Ankara , said the declaration was " an important step forward for Bulgaria to settle accounts with its past " and towards a further improvement in its ties with Turkey .
Investigators check for traces of polonium 210 from Russian businessman Dmitry Kovtun in Haselau , Germany .
Many shops in Greece are lacking customers this season . [ Reuters ]
We notified the parents , because I find that kind of play absolutely inappropriate .
In addition , IMF Deputy Managing Director Murilo Portugal said that a moderate economic recovery has resumed in Serbia , partially as a result of the government 's economic programme , supported by the IMF .
The project aims to help Macedonia reach modern European IT standards and improve communications .
Xavier Bout de Marnhac : My three main priorities for EULEX are the north ; the fight against organised crime and corruption ; and implementing the Mentoring , Monitoring , Advising ( MMA ) part of our mandate .
Experts say one of the priorities should be investing in the energy potential of rivers such as the Danube , Drina and Neretva .
The goal would be to contribute " to the creation of a common space of peace , security and stability in the Euro @-@ Atlantic area , " they said in a joint statement .
He elaborated on the recent decision by Washington to participate in EU @-@ Iranian nuclear negotiations and to assess the likelihood of a diplomatic solution .
Paris 's move sparked a wave of criticism from human rights watchdogs , the UN , the Vatican , the United States , as well as many French and foreign media .
Dozens of pro @-@ Kurdish NGOs in Diyarbakır protested the attack last week .
" We must consistently adhere to the agreed common basis ... a bizonal , bicommunal federation with political equality , as defined by the relevant Security Council Resolutions , with a single sovereignty , citizenship and international personality , " he said .
About 40 Croatian businessmen joined the delegation to Montenegro .
Serbia 's youth offices solve key problems identified by young people themselves . [ File ]
According to some analysts , however , Ankara 's views on Libya are a departure from the proactive role it played during Egypt 's demonstrations , when Turkey became the first country to demand that Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak step down .
Drino said that when he tried to tell police that Mujezinovic was a club official , he was attacked , searched and taken into custody by officers from Zenica 's Crkvice police station .
The Turkish leader arrived for a two @-@ day official visit on Thursday , heading a large delegation of government officials , lawmakers and 70 businessmen .
Although a crucial member of NATO , Turkey lags behind in these spheres and is not at an advanced level of organisation as regards cyber defence .
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev ( left ) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the signing . [ AFP ]
Countries in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union reformed the most in 2006 @-@ 2007 , the World Bank said in an annual report .
Another US film , " Modigliani , " was shot at Mediapro .
Brajovic told the Montenegrin media that the state is ready and has the political will to deal with organised crime .
Fines for acts of corruption range from 2,000 to 20,000 euros ; so far none of the parties in Serbia has faced penalties .
However , he expressed regret the talks would not resume as quickly as he had hoped .
The incident occurred only days before Serbian and Kosovo Albanian leaders are due to meet for direct talks , on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday .
Southeast European Times : New Democracy is a new political party on the scene in Macedonia .
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Almost half of young people in Romania between the ages of 11 and 14 have tried alcohol at least once , the report found .
During the time of Milosevic , some people tried to make us to leave , but they did not succeed , and I see no reason to leave now after remaining here even in the most difficult period . "
There is no doubt that if Colonel Gaddafi left power -- wherever he went -- there would be a major change in the situation , and that is what most of the world and probably most of the Libyan people want to see , " Hague said in an interview with the BBC .
I think that here still live those that think with their hearts ... The ' first league champions ' of Serbian rock music came with us .
Serbia launched a tender for the privatization of its indebted airline JAT Airways on Monday ( August 1st ) .
EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs has signed onto the project , amid increasing concern in the bloc that the necessary infrastructure must be built to link EU markets with oil @-@ rich regions .
" Big Brother has occupied Serbia ! " writes lonelyrider .
President Georgi Parvanov insists each case should be considered individually . ( Novinite , bTV , Dnes.bg , Cross.bg - 03 / 05 / 11 )
The Justice and Development Party wins Turkey 's general elections , securing a majority in parliament and dealing a political blow to the secular opposition , which had warned of Turkey 's " Islamization . "
The remains found at Cizre may provide concrete evidence of atrocities carried out by military death squads , although forensic and DNA tests are not complete .
By Igor Jovanovic and Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Belgrade and Pristina -- 27 / 08 / 10
In 1997 , Sefko Ramic was one of the first returnees to the rural areas around Srebrenica .
Bulgaria announced it is withdrawing from the 30 @-@ year @-@ old project to build the country 's second nuclear power plant .
The other one will be in Skopje on April 23rd .
The opposition has filed written questions to parliament on the tragedies .
Citing the " huge " voter support for his pro @-@ European coalition , Tadic criticised on Wednesday the SRS and DSS 's attempt to form a government , pledging to " defend the will of the people with all democratic and legitimate means . "
According to some analysts , the surge may have been partly due to " get out the vote " campaigns organised on Twitter and other social media , aimed particularly at youth .
Montenegro and Serbia need to show progress in the implementation of reforms required by the EU , especially of their justice systems .
According to the Eurostat report , an average 84 % of the surveyed European citizens use security software or other tools in order to protect their computers and data .
Czech Republic replaces France at EU helm
" While we do not anticipate the need , we do have the physical space to open up to three additional voting polls , " Macedonian Ambassador to the US Zoran Jolevski told SETimes .
Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic told his Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) counterpart Nikola Spiric in Sarajevo on Wednesday ( July 21st ) that Serbia respects BiH 's territorial integrity and will support any agreement between the two entities concerning the country 's internal affairs .
The rush of interest in the cash @-@ strapped airline -- saving it from a nationally humiliating shutdown -- comes after the government 's international tender expired in January with no satisfactory bidders .
The European Investment Bank ( EIB ) has approved the disbursement of a 40m @-@ euro loan to Serbia for the construction of a 5.4km stretch from a bypass near Belgrade .
Why can 't you wait for December 10th ? "
The court adjourned the trial to December 19th .
Separate annual Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot war games were called off Monday ( October 13th ) following a new round of reunification talks between the leaders of the two communities .
Albania and Croatia called for acceleration of their accession to NATO .
The figures reflect the grown optimism among managers of companies in both sectors about the business climate in Bulgaria in the coming months .
The ministry of culture says it sent a decision to the Islamic community on May 21st , 2010 , ordering a halt to the demolition .
Despite the growing number of students in private schools , Cili explains that most Albanians pick public colleges because they are basically free .
Those hoping to shake up the status quo are vigorously blaming outgoing Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and his PDK , together with its former coalition ally the LDK , for mismanaging Kosovo 's affairs .
Political analyst Dritan Abazovic , a member of the NGO Forum 2010 , said that the government wants to paint the protests with political colors in order to minimise their significance .
Albania 's Finance Minister Ridvan Bode said the government will extend a $ 20m loan to the state power utility KESH to purchase additional electricity .
His 217 @-@ page file contains information he supplied to secret police operatives .
" Faces without Masks 2009 , " an international theatre festival for amateur , alternative and experimental troupes , opened in Skopje on Tuesday ( May 5th ) .
According to Belgium 's Immigration and Asylum Ministry data issued last month , the number of asylum applicants has fallen to less than 500 this year , down from 4000 in 2010 .
SETimes : Who is protecting Gazivoda Lake ?
However , even with the ruling parties on board , the statute still faces opposition .
Tirana is being decorated with Albanian and US flags to mark the occasion .
By privatising , there will be opportunities for development and employment , " he added .
" I 've been waiting for hours for someone to come and take over my shift .
Also in cultural news : Sarajevo hosts its 39th international chess tournament , and an international theatre festival opens in Skopje .
Catherine Ashton , the bloc 's foreign policy chief , said she had reaffirmed both countries ' prospects of joining the EU in talks with Tadic and Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci .
" To demonstrate that impunity for war crimes is unacceptable , European leaders should require Serbia to immediately arrest and turn over the remaining fugitives , " he added .
Romanian Justice Minister Tudor Chiuariu and US Ambassador to Romania Nicholas Taubman sealed a new extradition treaty on Monday ( September 10th ) .
The SAA , which will also give Serbia access to increased pre @-@ accession assistance , was signed in April 2008 , but the EU ratification procedure was not launched until June of last year .
However , close relations with Moscow are still new , and the two sides are working to build trust at the upper echelons of government .
The mobile phone iPhone 3G made its debut on the Turkish market on September 26th .
Snake 's Eye has been the most extensive and longest @-@ running operation involving the most officers to date in Macedonia and will continue , Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska said .
Culture and Sports : Turkey beats Greece in FIBA game
Greece confirmed its economy is expected to contract by 2.5 % in 2012 -- its fourth consecutive year of contraction -- raising the country 's jobless rate , according to its 2012 draft budget .
It now houses the Balkan nation 's new specialised court against organised crime , which opened this month after a six @-@ month delay .
Next month , through its ministry of foreign affairs , Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) will formally request that the OSCE financially support urgent plans to destroy surplus weapons and ammunition located in the country .
He created his own breakaway conservative party , Political Spring , in 1993 , but it was short @-@ lived .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj is making a five @-@ day visit to Southeast Asia with a delegation of senior officials and businessmen .
" We think he has done a very good job in a very difficult and complex issue , " EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero @-@ Waldner said in New York .
Suker scored six goals in the world football championship in France in 1998 , when Croatia won the bronze medal .
" The discrimination of the governance system is unacceptable in Turkey . "
They have dared to raise questions publicly about Herzeg @-@ Bosna 's wartime heritage , as well as bringing up topics such as segregation in education , employment and public institutions .
A spokesman for the interior ministry , Ivo Kotevski , says that Operation ATM will continue until authorities solve the case .
The Durres Amphitheatre , which was constructed in the 2nd century BC and is on the UNESCO 's World Heritage List , evokes the glory of ancient Dyrrachium ; while King Zog 's villa tells the tale of a politician ambitious enough to proclaim himself a monarch .
" We marked the beginning of production of the Yugo in 1980 pompously and the end of production quietly , because the moment was a sad one for all of us , " the head of the Zastava Planning Department Zoran Milanovic , told the Serbian media .
Talks focused on Croatia 's Euro @-@ Atlantic integration bid , stalled efforts to reunify Cyprus and regional issues , including Kosovo 's future status .
" They shouldn 't wait to see what Russia intends , because Russia is an ally of Serbia and it is just one state . "
This summer , the first group of Macedonians will visit the prestigious research centre .
They like to use the two Russian aircraft because of their low cost maintenance and passenger capacity .
A September 2010 report commissioned for the EC concluded that domestic violence has become less of a taboo topic in the last decade , thanks to effective information campaigns .
During Ramadan , radical Kosovo imam Sefket Krasnici preached at Skopje 's " Chair " stadium , attracting a crowd of several thousand .
" By this accession , the EU first destabilised the equilibrium in the East Mediterranean favouring Greece and Greek Cypriots .
Statistics from June record a 20 % increase of tourist visits to Albania from the same period last year .
The two collaborated on relief efforts when earthquakes rattled the region in 1999 .
Therefore , it is Ankara 's duty to persuade Assad that there is a way out for him . "
In addition to food , she has bought toys for her two children , Marko ( 7 ) and Lisena ( 3 ) .
That sparked international outrage and many businesses were burned .
Croatia is strongly against closing down the tribunal before the two top war crime fugitives -- Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic -- are brought to justice .
A team of people stands ready to continue developing the existing values in Montenegro 's state politics , and the resignations will not impede the process , Djukanovic said .
Romanians celebrated Dragomir , the Romanian folk equivalent of Valentine 's Day , on Saturday ( February 24th ) .
In celebration , a number of events have been staged in the past week , many driving home the same message : Serbia 's aim is membership in the EU , as well as the peaceful preservation of sovereignty in Kosovo .
The remains of a religious complex were also unearthed .
More recently , the European Commission supported Serbian government measures to erase libel and insults from the country 's criminal code .
It also reduced cherished holiday pay for public workers -- known as the " 13th and 14th salaries " amounting to two extra months of pay -- given before Easter , over the summer and ahead of Christmas .
The EU nations " note with deep regret that Turkey , despite repeated calls , continues refusing to fulfil its obligation " under the so @-@ called Ankara Protocol of 2005 , the DPA quoted the ministers as saying in a joint statement .
They also agreed to continue their talks in Brussels on October 14th .
Observers expect a high @-@ level civilian bureaucrat , rather than a military officer , to chair the division .
In RS , that percentage jumped to 61 % .
Earlier , President Bamir Topi thanked Bush and the United States .
He held a separate meeting with Crvenkovski .
Halfway into its four @-@ year term in office , Bulgaria 's ruling centre @-@ right party GERB faces a major test Sunday , when presidential and local government elections will be held concurrently .
" This study should be the basis for development of [ the country 's ] energy strategy .
By Natasa Radic for Southeast European Times in Zagreb -- 14 / 01 / 08
" We have to respect all victims equally .
University of Athens hosted a three @-@ day international scientific symposium titled Earth Observation Services for Monitoring the Environment and Protecting the General Public from June 8th to Wednesday ( June 10th ) , the ANA @-@ MPA news agency reported .
If a precedent for dividing territories and countries is set , it might prove difficult for the international community to stop in the future .
Belgrade will get 30 trams . [ Getty Images ]
From stunning stalagmites to endemic creatures buzzing around the boondocks , Matka Canyon is a Macedonian jewel .
Organised crime remains a source of serious concern in Montenegro also .
On April 15th , German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said that Germany plans to return 14,000 Kosovars to their country .
By Marina Stojanovska for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 16 / 12 / 10
Central Europe Watch has qualified China 's expansion into the Balkans as the " drafting " of " long @-@ term plans for a modern Silk Road " across Eurasian landmass .
Born in 1950 in the central city of Kayseri , Gul has a doctorate in economics from the University of Istanbul and has also studied in Britain .
The upper layer is oxygen @-@ rich , the bottom layer practically dead .
Life in BiH now is viewed now in two parts -- before and after the war .
The government generally respected freedom of speech and of the press .
Many consider Post and Telecom of Kosovo ( PTK ) the country 's most successful firm since the end of the 1999 Kosovo conflict .
And that such an effort warrants a solution in line with the constitution .
By Goran Trajkov for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 17 / 07 / 08
In group 1 , Albania 's team ranks fifth .
He has also been praised for his role in brokering the 2005 peace agreement between the separatist Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government that ended nearly 30 years of fighting .
Science and Technology : National computer @-@ game competition held in Skopje
The appeals for non @-@ violent protests by virtually all political parties and by Grigoropoulos ' mother -- Jina Tsalikian -- in memory of her son , also trickled down to the streets .
Therefore , I don 't have anybody to vote for , " Milickovic said .
The EU , however , is urging change since it keeps upgrading its criteria for the emission of hazardous gases .
The Peace Implementation Council ( PIC ) , a group of 55 countries and international organisations that sponsor and direct the peace implementation process , has subsequently elaborated on his mandate .
Komorowski 's adviser on international relations , Roman Kuzniar , said his country " respects " Serbia 's stance on the issue , while Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski urged Belgrade to " show it has overcome its past demons . "
Stojkovic , a member of the British group that cloned the first human embryo in 2005 , recently established a joint venture in Leskovac , Serbia with the Italian firm Sintofarm .
The highway will run from Pristina to Vermica , at the border with Albania as well as from Pristina to Merdare on the Serbian boundary . [ Linda Karadaku / SETimes ]
But in addition , MPs inadvertently voted on March 29th to add a third RTK channel , which will broadcast not in Albanian or Serbian , but in purely minority languages .
Kiribati is an island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean .
Croatian Foreign Minister Kolinda Grabar @-@ Kitarovic ( left ) shakes hands with Polish counterpart Anna Fotyga prior to their meeting in Zagreb on Thursday ( February 22nd ) . [ Getty Images ]
Each of the units has approximately 35 professional soldiers who volunteered for the six @-@ month shift in Iraq .
Summer festivals under way in Macedonia
The president 's office reacted quickly .
But after a meeting Wednesday with Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov , US Ambassador to Sofia James Warlick acknowledged that efforts by authorities are working .
The author of 19 plays , Havel spent a total of five years in jail during the country 's communist times , when he was closely watched by secret police for two decades until the regime 's fall in 1989 .
His friend Glavovic managed to escape .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 06 / 10 / 11
It is expected that EC will recommend granting EU candidate status to Montenegro , but will warn the country about its effort to fight organised crime and corruption , and urge the improvement judiciary reforms in order to open accession talks .
Contrary to the widespread belief in Turkey that the percentage of headscarf wearing women has been on the rise , " White told SETimes , " statistically , just over 60 % of Turkish women cover , a number that has , in fact , decreased over the past decade . "
Turkey 's interior ministry has since launched an investigation .
" Without change , distortion of competition and fragmentation of the market will continue . "
" Turkey 's democratic practices go back at least 50 years . "
The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling it one @-@ sided , out of line with reality , and unacceptable to Turkey .
" Citizens came to protest peacefully against injustice and poverty , as all people of democratic countries do .
The event , meant to popularise science and support scientific progress , will bring together 140 young scientists to present their achievements in physics , chemistry , biology , astronomy and mathematics .
He is one of four remaining war crimes suspects still sought by the ICTY , including wartime Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic and his military commander , Ratko Mladic .
The good news , however , does not come without warnings .
( Various sources - 12 / 11 / 08 @-@ 19 / 11 / 08 )
He said further cuts were in store , from 14,000 to 2,500 peacekeepers within two years .
She has to give up a lot , but it is all very good in financial terms .
Since the early 1990s , however , demand has risen fourfold , reaching 6,800 GWh . At the same time , electricity output has shrunk by half , to around 4,000 GWh . Scant rainfall and the antiquated state of the HPPs are to blame .
Masked policemen stage an anti @-@ mafia operation at the Spartak swimming complex in Sofia on February 10th 2010 .
Reforms appear to have slowed down in Serbia , which now ranks 86th among the 178 countries in the world , down from its 68th position last year .
International Community officials have repeatedly warned the political elite to address the question of military property , as resolving it is also a condition for closing the Office of the High Representative ( OHR ) in BiH .
This year , the spotlight will be focused on the DJ stage at the Maximus discotheque , which will host some of the biggest names in techno and house music .
Last week , UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier met with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci and briefed him on the current , facilitated talks , in which Zannier is the third party .
The KPC is to be transformed into a new security force that will one day serve as an army for Kosovo . [ Getty Images ]
Turkey has invested 60m euros in EU science projects and has been a partner in major scientific research worth nearly 900m euros in the past three years , EU Framework Programmes Co @-@ ordinator Okan Kara told the Anadolu news agency on Tuesday ( September 7th ) .
Now in its seventh year , ZagrebDox is now one of the most highly regarded regional documentary festivals .
Not yet
Most of these measures would be completed by 2011 .
A meeting of Macedonia and France 's ombudsmen , Idjet Memeti and Jean @-@ Paul Delevoye , and the EU representative in Macedonia , Erwan Fouere , generated some statements that could serve as future guidelines for protecting human rights .
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 14 / 06 / 10 .
The city was under siege for 87 days , and finally fell in November 1991 .
" When will you tire of that rhetoric ? " Biden said .
Thus , if the crisis endures , Macedonia will need much more than the usual half billion euros to cope with the consequences of it , according to Sukarov .
But the outgoing president declined to review it , saying the job would be better left to whoever succeeded him in the post .
The project , organised by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River , will wrap up on September 27th .
In 2008 we intervened in [ that ] market .
Modern microbiology equipment worth over 500,000 euros was installed and started functioning at the Podgorica Institute for Public Health .
US Ambassador to Romania Nicholas Taubman ( left ) warns that recent political feuding in Bucharest may deter foreign investment . [ Getty Images ]
Currently , observers favour Germany to be the Euro 2008 champion , followed by Spain and Italy .
The focus of the meeting , however , was Greece 's debt crisis and measures to overcome it .
A Turkish forensics expert inspects the scene in front of the US consulate in Istanbul following Wednesday 's ( July 9th ) attack . [ Getty Images ]
Even if the government intends to continue with the ban , business associations argued , it should at least postpone it for the time being , given the current financial crisis affecting the globe .
" It is an act of liberation from occupation and protectorate , " said the party 's leader , Milorad Dodik .
Adriatic Charter members to meet in Montenegro
Cetinje , Montenegro , hosted the sixth meeting of the Council of Ministers of Culture of Southeast European Countries on Saturday ( April 24th ) .
Washington sees EU process as key to Turkey 's exit from crisis
Macedonian border police representatives will be on hand to help their Serbian counterparts .
The new legislation would provide for increasing the number of both chambers and judges at the Supreme Court of Appeals , to help ease the workload of the high court .
Niksa Klecak , 22 , the leader of the SDP 's Youth Forum in Dubrovnik , is the founder of a Facebook group called " I bet I can find 5,000 people who dislike Sanader . "
Depending on what happens Friday , the latest dispute could fan the flames further or help defuse the crisis , according to analyst Fatos Lubonja .
Another concern was swine flu .
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor ( right ) and Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor . [ Getty Images ]
Because he loves horses , breeding them is not just a job .
The 15th Telfor telecommunications forum opened in Belgrade on Wednesday ( November 22nd ) .
" It is simple : we will be protected from buying bad quality food . "
Also , he got a job without the first month free probation , and I am pretty sure he will have better salary as well , " Stankovic told SETimes .
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt paid visits to Belgrade and Zagreb on Wednesday ( November 15th ) as part of his Balkan tour .
Albania 's Finance Ministry is selling the government 's stake in the ARMO oil refinery , media in Tirana reported on Tuesday ( March 1st ) .
" We are putting pressure on networks believed to be involved in protecting these persons . "
" There is an increase of prices to routes in northern Europe , Middle East and northern America , mainly on those where Malev had also flights , but we cannot do anything to prevent that ; it is up to the flight carriers , " Habib said .
Other wine makers , such as the small , family @-@ owned cellars of Aleksandrovic and Radovanovic were on hand .
Judiciary officials and watchdog organisations report pervasive influence and threats against judges , prosecutors and their families . [ SETimes illustration ]
By Robert C. Austin for Southeast European Times - 21 / 05 / 07
In this year 's index , Switzerland ranks first , while the United States has dropped from first to sixth .
According to experts , the settlement played an important role in the Neolithic age , linking Thessaly Plain , the Volos Bay to the Pindos Mountains .
Turkish nationalists felt offended that the surrender is perceived as a victory by the PKK , and organised a number of protests throughout Turkey .
A first : IMF extends Macedonia precautionary credit line
To meet those goals , Davutoglu said Turkey will speed up political reform and uphold democracy .
The poll 's sample consisted of 1,500 people between 15 and 29 years of age .
Finance Minister Igor Luksic is currently negotiating with Deutsche Bank to iron out the terms of a 75m @-@ euro loan that will help boost the country 's 1.6 @-@ billion @-@ euro budget .
The EU designated the PKK as a terrorist organisation in May 2002 , a month after the group changed its name to the Kurdistan Freedom and Democracy Congress ( KADEK ) .
Serbs struggle to make ends meet
Croatia is still 10 % below the EU @-@ 15 average .
On January 1st , Slovenia became the first of the ten countries that joined the EU in May 2004 , including Cyprus and Malta , to join the eurozone as its 13th member .
Copies of their letter to Malmstrom have reportedly been sent also to Belgium , which currently holds the rotating six @-@ month presidency of the Union , as well as to Hungary , whose term at the helm of the 27 @-@ nation bloc begins on January 1st .
The DP will hold the post of deputy prime minister , 11 ministries and the post of minister without portfolio .
The public in Doboj -- already familiar with such incidents -- was shaken yet again after four people died and several were seriously injured in separate mine explosions ten days ago .
If the trend continues , this year the country will import the least amount of energy in over a decade , " Kotevski said .
" In Greece , the economic crisis highlighted the fragility of its media , while photographers and cameramen covering demonstrations were exposed to conditions resembling war zones . "
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest -- 22 / 12 / 11
The new agreement will focus on macroeconomic consolidation , continuation of reforms and EU convergence . ( AFP , Bloomberg , Capital , Libertatea , Adevarul - 06 / 02 / 11 )
Starkly differing views of Kosovo 's future will be put before a closed @-@ door UN Security Council session on Wednesday .
We also foresee the development of recycled resources , such as energy from wind and solar energy .
Belgrade is intent on ensuring the number does not grow substantially during 2009 .
Jerry Mason , 62 , worked in public affairs for 27 years with the US government before deciding he wanted to teach students at the private Wilson Institute in Tirana .
Cyprus ' state @-@ owned telecom CYTA will invest about 50m euros to expand its activities in Greece , the company announced on Friday ( July 18th ) .
Writer Ipek Calislar faces charges stemming from a passage in her best @-@ selling biography of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk 's wife , Latife Usaki .
Its swelling budget deficit is likely to exceed 10 % of GDP , more than three times the 3 % of GDP ceiling set for the 16 EU countries in the Eurozone .
The United States and other Western countries continue to voice support for Kosovo while also calling for the quick deployment of EULEX .
" Without a word uttered and in the absence of a steady dramatic storyline , the play succeeded in engaging the interest of audiences in Sarajevo -- what is more , it completely enchanted them and drew them into its own world , " a review of the play said .
Diplomatic Diary : United States ' Holbrooke visits Kosovo
" They are visited at home , threatened there will be no place for them to be buried when they die , and their families are frequently isolated , " he said .
Bulgaria has contracted Russia 's Atomstroyexport , along with France 's Areva and Germany 's Siemens , for construction of the nuclear reactor , which should become fully operational by mid @-@ 2014 , according to plans .
" We are working on [ the deployment of EULEX ] with all international forums , with the UN Security Council and the EU , as well as with Russian and US representatives , i.e. , with all those vitally important for the future of Kosovo within Serbia , " Tadic said to the Belgrade daily Vecernje Novosti last week .
Civil unrest has been going on for two weeks in Syria .
Many of its elements had already been reported on in the international media .
What are Exit 's local benefits and its greatest contribution ?
Following Jeleva 's withdrawal Tuesday , EP President Jerzy Buzek said that the vote on the new EC will be postponed from January 26th to February 9th .
Upon hearing Croatia 's decision , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn announced that now the negotiations with Croatia can accelerate .
Careful planning is a must for euro adoption
" The EU should take a greater , even @-@ handed interest in Cyprus settlement talks ; send senior officials to visit both community leaders in their offices on the island ; underline willingness to give financial support for a solution ; and consider delaying oil exploration in contested territorial waters while talks are under way , the report says .
" I think the law will remain only in writing , as employees doubt that the state and judiciary will protect them from abusive employers .
Croatia 's men 's basketball team proved no match for Argentina .
Authorities trumpeted the joint nature of the investigation that spanned several months , and the co @-@ ordinated arrests of 11 suspects in both Greece and Bulgaria .
The reconstruction of the 500 @-@ year @-@ old mosque -- which is under the protection of UNESCO -- is not finished yet , but enough progress has been made that it could be opened to people this week .
" We will prove that Serbia , despite its problems , is a democratic European state , " she said .
The drive for political reforms demanded by the Arab protesters challenges the AKP 's preference for top @-@ down political reform , he adds .
Eclectic Prizren : " A city of everyone "
According AKP leader , Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan , however , parliament 's vote was a triumph for democracy and justice .
By Antonio Prlenda for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 12 / 02 / 08
Political parties , analysts , and even foreign ambassadors have for days been debating whether Serbia should withdraw or change its draft resolution on Kosovo .
Still , many residents have set up tents near the hill , and refuse relocation .
After years of strong economic growth , Romania was hit hard by the global recession and requested international assistance in March 2009 to cushion the impact .
Air quality in Serbia is recorded at more than 60 sites , but most of them record only a daily average of certain parameters , which does not achieve the measurement accuracy that exists in the EU .
De Marnhac expressed happiness at having been part of KFOR .
Ban also urged Pristina and Belgrade to take " a pragmatic approach to the participation of representatives of the Kosovo institutions in regional and international forums . "
" We talk bilaterally , which is all a big improvement from the last months .
Already one of Europe 's poorest countries , Kosovo has suffered other consequences of the global crisis .
A total of 3.5m euros has been invested in equipping the facility , which will employ 160 people and will supply over 70,000 types of spare parts for Dacia , Renault and Nissan .
According to reports , up to 2,000 people , most of them university students , joined Monday 's rally , dubbed " No Alternative to Europe . "
Cozonac , a sponge @-@ like cake adorned with raisins and walnuts , is the most common dessert on Christmas and Easter .
Somer says confrontations with the government , charges of conspiracy and incompetence in the war against the PKK have led to the military 's declining popularity .
It will allow Macedonian companies trading abroad to apply and receive import , export and transit licences electronically , enhancing the speed and cost efficiency of cross @-@ border transactions processing .
" When we demonstrate that technologies are safe , we pursue both goals at once , and we will stand with the Bulgarian people and government as they work to be able to provide affordable energy that meets your needs , " she said .
As the vast majority of EU member states agree that the bloc needs to move quickly with the deployment , the foreign ministers are widely expected to support a decision to that effect when they gather in Brussels .
Dalipi said mortgages will be issued according to banking principles that take into account an individual 's credit capacity relative to their income .
My sisters and I established family @-@ like relations with them , which we continue to this day , " Pasko says .
Come experience Kosovo , travel fair urges
By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest - 02 / 08 / 07
Inzko also met with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic to discuss the European integration of the Balkans and regional economic co @-@ operation .
Ankara refuses to open its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot ships and planes .
Authorities are required to determine the actual situation on the ground .
The joint @-@ stock companies , Electra and Hidroenergetica , will include assets of all state @-@ run energy companies .
On the anniversary of Montenegro 's statehood , September 20th , authorities acknowledged environmental shortcomings .
Lajcak stressed that the only way to change BiH 's structural makeup is through agreement of its peoples .
" By accepting to join a global defence system , Romania becomes one of Europe 's defence pillars as well .
Fires also erupted in Greece 's central Viotia prefecture and in the Dymis municipality outside the western port city of Patras .
Ankara also needs Azerbaijani support to realise the strategic Nabucco pipeline project , which would reduce European dependence on Russian energy .
The government decides to cut wages and raise taxes , and fill the deficit gap by borrowing from the IMF and domestic banks .
Although Belgrade is staunchly opposed to attempts by Pristina to impose its authority , some political commentators say the Serbian government has relatively few concrete options .
I think a new page has been turned in educational co @-@ operation [ in the region ] compared the previous years .
The one @-@ year anniversary points to increased travel and interest in EU countries .
Kosovo police officers work at the scene of the blast early Monday ( September 24th ) . [ AFP ]
It 's not clear whether this package alone can cure Turkey 's ailing economy .
As part of efforts to encourage business , the government will not tax profits that corporations reinvest in their own operations .
Bosnian Muslim men pray for victims of the Srebrenica massacre .
It will be very interesting to see how it goes .
Answering calls for assistance with the fires that have been called an " unprecedented disaster for Greece , " Turkey sent a fire fighting plane to the country Monday ( August 27th ) .
Environmental education in primary and secondary schools will be a priority . [ File ]
It 's really hard , " 55 @-@ year @-@ old Zorica Kadri , a mother of five and grandmother of 20 , told SETimes .
" It was a good idea , but the Serbian side was against it , " Ischinger said .
Culture and Society : Bronze for Bulgaria in Izmir
They include Labour Minister Mihai Seitan and Finance Minister Sebastian Vladescu , who fueled controversy with some of their recent public statements .
The report acknowledged that Serbia has taken considerable strides in co @-@ operating with The Hague tribunal , strengthening the rule of law and respecting human rights .
Danijela Mitic , a local UNDP expert and mother of two , told SETimes that her community is becoming more independent and wants to integrate for the sake of its survival .
People in private industry and in government are asking a lot of questions about Romania , trying to understand where the country is headed , " he said .
Two years ago , Oliver Canic founded the Association for Equal Parenting in Croatia .
The event , organised by the Netherlands @-@ based Avalon organic farming foundation , is bringing to Sofia experts in the field from more than 25 countries .
Bosnia and Herzegovina -- the only SEE country , aside from Cyprus , to make the top 50 -- moved to the 47th place , down from 39th a year ago .
He has been a senator representing Bucharest for the last eight years .
Following the enactment of the new detention rules , more than 1,000 suspects currently in custody could be eligible for immediate release , the minister said .
Analysts expect the final , positive outcome to be the forming of a joint national airline .
The vote was also of interest to NGOs , who say they saw little evidence that shortcomings in the election process have been overcome .
Former Yugoslav child @-@ prodigy violinist Stefan Milenkovic joined forces with renowned Bosnian lute and guitar player Edin Karamazov on a regional tour this summer .
Young Serbs protested in Belgrade on Monday ( February 11th ) against Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica 's decision to block the signing of a co @-@ operation agreement with the EU .
Christians in Turkey face hostility not only from Islamic extremists , but also from ultranationalists who see their presence as a threat to national security .
Russia 's Ambassador to the UN Security Council , Vitaly Churkin , said at a press conference last week that Kosovo will not be on the Security Council 's agenda this month .
The United States is cooperating with its NATO ally , Turkey , in the fight against the PKK , has urged for the quick completion of the ground operation .
The current unemployment levels in Southeast Europe could become a social issue for the region , where too many young people are out of school and out of work .
Isa Mustafa , leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo , says the ramifications are grave .
Bono and bass player Adam Clayton at Maksimir Stadium earlier this month . [ Getty Images ]
Agency : don 't sell Kosovo 's employee @-@ owned companies
Italian sports car company Lamborghini plans to open a factory for electric cars in Montenegro , company director Tonino Lamborghini told the Podgorica daily Pobjeda on Monday ( March 8th ) .
Viewing the country 's excessive deficit in 2009 as " temporary " in the sense of the EU Treaty and the Stability and Growth Pact , it predicted that the gap in this year 's budget would shrink to below the EU limit and the downward trend would continue in 2011 .
Shareholders were able to sell their shares for $ 140 each .
We need to recognise that Kosovo exists and to maintain the best possible economic , trade and cultural relations , " Draskovic told SETimes .
Going into the election , the VMRO @-@ DPMNE had 63 seats in the 120 @-@ seat parliament .
Every opening of the old wounds from the conflict of 2001 is not productive for interethnic relations in Macedonia .
By Bedrana Kaletovic for Southeast European Times in Tuzla -- 08 / 03 / 12
Unified education space will permit students to move freely between continues to complete their education at any university within the Bologna system .
The two were recommended as laureates from over 40 candidates submitted by 23 member states and numerous prestigious institutes .
Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb , the OSCE 's chairman this year , said he had proposed dispatching another 100 monitors .
With Syria 's Bashar al @-@ Assad ( right ) under pressure from his own people , rapprochement between Turkey and Iran could also be at risk . [ Reuters ]
They found amphorae and other items , dating back to the second century , in the wreck of a Greek ship .
" Everyone is preoccupied with much bigger existential problems -- how to survive and pay the bills -- so they don 't worry about preserving nature .
Romania was placed 80th in the world , while Montenegro ( 86th ) , Albania ( 88th ) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ( 99th ) were the only other countries from the region to make it among the top 100 .
Macedonia serves both as a transit and destination country for the trafficking of women and children , and less as a source country , the findings said .
Maden says the pipeline will further tie Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots together , but that it may also leave the door open to co @-@ operation and interdependence between Turkish and Greek Cypriots down the line .
The incident occurred three days after a crowd of about 100 people , led by senior ethnic Albanian officials from the Democratic Union for Integration ( DUI ) , a junior partner of the ruling centre @-@ right VMRO @-@ DPMNE , stormed the facility and tried to demolish the structure late Thursday .
The main opposition National Liberal Party ( PNL ) is expected to hover somewhere around 20.2 % .
Belgrade and Kosovo Serbs strongly opposed the arrival of the Kosovo police at the crossing in northern Kosovo . [ Vedat Xhymshiti / SETimes ]
She finished the event in 1 : 26 : 31 .
McLoughney noted that many crimes -- including drug trafficking , dissemination of terrorist propaganda , and child pornography -- are committed through the internet .
" It is disgraceful what the government is offering to us after six years of studies , hard work and forbearance .
I do not have any explanation , even from those who participated .
The ministry of sustainable development and tourism says that there are problems in urban development that must be addressed , but stops short of acknowledging the extent of organised crime 's hand in the issue .
Macedonia 's Ministry of Culture is allotting funds for exploration of the site .
( Various sources 27 / 05 / 08 @-@ 03 / 06 / 08 )
By Igor Jovanovic for Southeast European Times in Belgrade -- 31 / 01 / 12
Abortion is considered a regular means of contraception in Serbia . [ Reuters ]
Balkan crime boss held over Croatian publisher 's murder
Under the RCC , specific regional interests should be more decisively represented .
In total , the PDK has 15 municipalities under its belt , followed by the LDK and AAK both with seven , and the Serb Liberal Party ( SLS ) with two .
The 27th Skopje Jazz Festival opened with a joint performance by Lebanese @-@ German oud player and composer Rabih Abou @-@ Khalil and the Macedonian Philharmonic Orchestra . [ Tomislav Georgiev ]
Corruption remains a problem in many of the SEE countries . [ Getty Images ]
Limaj is under house arrest .
Turkish policy has come under attack from some quarters for its alleged opportunism .
I don 't think that song is a uniting force for just the people in Southeast Europe , but the world .
Meanwhile , a Kosovo @-@ based think tank presented its blueprint -- the so @-@ called " Ahtisaari Plus " plan -- for resolving the situation in Serb @-@ dominated northern Kosovo .
The Ekrem Mamutovic band from Vranje won at this year 's festival , and will represent Serbia in the 2010 Guca brass band world contest .
Albanian Foreign Minister Ilir Meta kicked off a tour in Central America on Monday ( August 30th ) , to lobby more countries to recognise Kosovo 's independence ahead of next week 's UN General Assembly session .
With that very public suicide , Christoulas became what one Greek newspaper called a martyred victim of a crushing economic crisis that has created 21 % unemployment , closed more than 111,000 businesses , left 500,000 people with no income and no hope and pushed many Greeks into poverty .
It still must be approved by parliament .
By Ivo Scepanovic for Southeast European Times in Split -- 29 / 04 / 09
NNSA 's Global Threat Reduction Initiative Assistant Deputy Administrator Andrew Bieniawski , who was in Bucharest for the moves , said the quantity of HEU repatriated to Russia was enough to produce two nuclear bombs .
" There are those who continue to buy and who are very selective in their choices and those who are waiting for the market to stabilise , " she explains .
The jobless rate is significantly higher for women than for men .
Therefore it is important that there is full movement on the roads of northern Kosovo , not only for EULEX and KFOR , but also for the people so they can go about their normal , every day lives .
The governors were exempt from accountability and their decisions were not subject to judicial process .
EULEX has a unified chain of command leading up to Brussels and works within the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 1244 .
The Bulgarian government " generally respected " the human rights of its citizens , the US Department of State said in a report Wednesday ( February 25th ) .
" NATO fully respects our position of military neutrality and the door of co @-@ operation is fully open , and the level and modalities of co @-@ operation are a matter of our decision , " Miletic noted .
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje - 17 / 03 / 08
Because in the end , it is us here who manage the country and take it forward or backward , depending on our skills and will .
Indeed , the Croatian leader said , he and Bush disagreed on only one issue : which of their two countries has a more beautiful coast .
Ivovic explained the facility sold was disassembled and transported to Russia .
Croatia was praised as being the " true revelation of Euro 2008 , " according to international media .
Usually , this means rapid air insertion and extraction of crowd and riot control ( CRC ) units , which are trained and ready to react if a violent incident erupts .
EU envoy Wolfgang Ischinger ( centre ) , US diplomat Frank Wisner ( right ) and Russian envoy Alexander Botsan @-@ Kharchenko hold a press conference after the latest set of Kosovo talks in Vienna on Thursday ( August 30th ) . [ Getty Images ]
Instead , he has blasted the party for refusing to acknowledge the PKK is a terrorist group and for not condemning its attacks .
At a joint press conference with Croatian President Stipe Mesic , he said the coming weeks will be a sensitive time .
AKP won 46.6 % of the vote , gaining the support of business circles as well as liberals who wanted stability and a continuation of EU political and economic reforms .
Most agree that taking up the post constitutes the country 's greatest foreign policy achievement since independence and reflects its increased international standing .
The event was supported by the European Commission .
" Serbia and the whole Western Balkans enjoy the broad , firm and unconditional support of France , " Jeremic told a press conference .
The company , which currently has some 4,100 subscribers in the capital , wants to increase this number almost 20 @-@ fold by 2016 .
For eight years now , Dritan Xhengo , 35 , has been operating a tourism agency in Tirana that offers everything from tickets and packages to travel insurance .
The world had the opportunity to feel African culture .
That means external funding sources are crucial .
Alexander Jovanovic is concerned about the license plates on his car .
Other problems appeared after the polls were supposed to close at 6 pm .
Hasic said his crops are devastated and his house is flooded .
Volen Siderov , leader of the nationalist Ataka party , which has 20 seats and has been supporting the GERB government since it came to power in July 2009 , promised his party 's backing for the cabinet .
Also in business this week : the Albanian government seeks to stabilise the state power utility KESH .
Today Belgrade is free to make use of its resources , but even this is not enough to bring about everything that Djindjic planned for the capital .
UNMIK has certified the results of the November 17th vote and is also taking steps to ensure adequate representation for the Serb community , which boycotted the vote .
Despite all the obstacles of the then reclusive system , I came out victorious in the end , " A. Sandulescu told SETimes .
The Macedonian National Theatre hosted an Evening of Contemporary Dance .
Secondly , more than 60 % of the Serbs remaining in Kosovo live south of the Ibar River .
Parliament has approved a law on private medical institutions , and the Parliamentary Commission on Health , Labour and Welfare is expected to issue a report on operations at such institutions .
The projects cover six scientific fields .
The minister for Kosovo in the Serbian government , Goran Bogdanovic , told Serbian media that Kosovo cannot ask for properties in former Yugoslav countries , because it was not a republic in the former federation and Serbia does not recognise it as an independent state .
The European Social Model does not consist of a common set of regulations imposed on member states by the EU institutions .
The government however , provides the option for the funds to be repaid in five annual installments without interest , provided the subsidy share of the mortgage is not higher than 25 % .
In 1998 , he began to advocate Montenegro 's independence from Serbia , a goal that was achieved in May 2006 .
On Wednesday ( July 4th ) , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn cautioned that Europe would pay the price of any failure in the Kosovo status issue -- not Russia or the United States .
" It 's total propaganda , " says 43 @-@ year @-@ old Marios , the CFO of a major shipping company .
" The implementation of those projects will create conditions for competition among natural gas suppliers . "
Culture and Society : Albanian artist makes Guinness record book again
A woman waits in an unemployment centre in Athens . [ Reuters ]
" The Russians accept to sign one binding agreement only , the one concerning NIS , " Dinkic wrote in an open letter , quoted by Belgrade @-@ based Blic daily on Friday .
British Minister of State for Europe Caroline Flint arrived on Sunday ( February 8th ) in Cyprus for a three @-@ day official visit .
It has indicated it may put the construction of the Belene nuclear power plant and the Burgas @-@ Alexandroupolis oil pipeline on hold .
The death toll has reached 62 and is expected to climb .
The country 's private sector debt , an indicator for internal imbalances , stood at 169 % of GDP in 2010 -- 9 % above the EU ceiling .
It 's also important for those ... who represent different political points of view to give the Albanian voters a choice so that they can make a choice .
Proposal urges EU to take leading role in BiH next year
According to a report by the American Forces Press Services , the Maine National Guard can potentially advise the Montenegrin military as it makes the transition from a conscription @-@ based to an all @-@ volunteer force , reduces its troop numbers and upgrades its Yugoslav @-@ era equipment .
Bank of Kosovo Governor Hashim Rexhepi announced on Wednesday ( June 30th ) that a legal framework is being drafted to attract Islamic banks to the country .
But this is only a small relief , because the antagonism between the majority and opposition will remain the same . "
If he signals that the Greentree summit is the last chance and if a deadline for the negotiations is not determined , I see no further motivation for the Greek Cypriots to change their position , " Ankara @-@ based International Strategic Research Organisation ( USAK ) Cyprus expert Mustafa Kutlay told SETimes .
He also said Belgrade wants the Kosovo issue to be resolved peacefully .
According to Osmanagic , there are three pyramids , interconnected through tunnels . He calls them the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun , the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Dragon .
None of the previously reached agreements , however , has been signed .
With the country still without a state @-@ level government as it faces grave economic problems , the high @-@ level holidaymaking has been met with derision by the general public , with some terming it a " rest from non @-@ work . "
" A Russian veto in the Security Council of Ahtisaari 's plan for tearing Serbia apart , for the ruthless rearrangement of our state borders , and Russia 's veto of the brutal stealing of 15 % of Serbian territory is in the deepest sense historic for Serbia and its people , " he said .
Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic and his visiting Israeli counterpart , Avigdor Lieberman , signed a visa @-@ free travel agreement on Wednesday ( September 16th ) .
The recently passed budget law for next year sets the surplus at only 0.8 % of GDP ; however , the Finance Ministry could achieve the 2 % target through various budget mechanisms .
The political goal is to double the support from previous elections .
Serbia 's Drazenko Mitrovic throws the discus at the Paralympic Games in Beijing . [ Getty Images ]
Hague 's Brammertz criticises Serbia 's failure to arrest Mladic , Hadzic
The first priority of the Strategic Energy Review package is to adopt and implement the measures that will help the bloc meet its so @-@ called 20 @-@ 20 @-@ 20 climate change targets , according to an EC statement .
" I think a unicameral parliament with fewer MPs would better respond to Romania 's necessities and there would be many advantages , " said Basescu in a televised speech .
Albanian opposition parties in Macedonia described that as a " humiliation " with " catastrophic dimensions . "
" Taxation policy must be reserved for each individual state , " Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov told reporters ahead of the talks .
The average monthly salary in December was 375 euros .
The concerns add to the widespread debate since the 2002 census as to whether Albanians in Macedonia actually constitute a quarter of the population .
According to university professor Kujtim Kerveshi , a specialist in international law and EU issues , the court 's advisory opinion " has great importance in opening the perspective of Kosovo towards future integration , which can be achieved only through more recognitions . "
Aiming to reduce the budget by 9 % , or 173m euros , the government proposed the package last week in an effort to send a message of fiscal responsibility .
They say this is a normal European practice and over 300 regions from various European states have offices in Brussels .
US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried ( left ) met with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu ( centre ) and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci . [ Laura Hasani ]
" The ICMP idea we recognised as a very positive one ...
Some PACE deputies opposed or expressed concerns about the draft resolution .
A status solution should " satisfy both the essential interests of Serbia and the essential interests of the Albanian national minority in the province . "
The second tranche , worth about 475m euros , will therefore become available to the country after approval by the IMF Board .
We have to reclaim them . " Even those born in Greece and now second @-@ generation citizens should have their rights reviewed , he said .
Since the turmoil began in Libya , Akfen shares have fallen by 4 % .
By Svetla Dimitrova in Sofia , Paul Ciocoiu in Bucharest and Christos Ringas in Athens for Southeast European Times -- 09 / 06 / 09
Fans from all around the world provided a colourful build @-@ up for the Serbia vs Ghana match .
SETimes : Last month you joined the Macedonian women business leaders at the UN 's Commission on the Status of Women session .
" We must accept the fact that Kosovo has been practically independent for the past seven years , " Jovanovic told the deputies .
At the time , doctors advised him to stay away from stressful activities , including politics .
A drop in domestic demand led to a slowdown in real GDP growth -- from an average of 9 % on an annualised quarter @-@ on @-@ quarter basis during the first three quarters of 2008 to a 13 % decline in the fourth quarter , the IMF said in a report last month .
This year 's contestants had to join either of two teams that debated homosexual marriage .
US Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) Patrick Moon praised the quick response by local police force , whose actions stopped what political parties are describing as a terrorist attack .
Cadastral officials expect registration of about 6.7 million title deeds for about 310,000 hectares of land in less than four years .
We place a great accent on education because they have to know they can do something in this life , and they ended up this way because they were told at home they are good for nothing .
More than 170 environmental organisations and companies , including firms working in renewable energy sources , took part .
Rarely does anyone buy a coat or shoes .
" It is clear that Tihomir Purda is an innocent person and his further detention would represent severe violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms , " Muselimovnic told SETimes .
And as the political infighting gives Brussels plenty of red flags to raise , it also undermines the government 's claim that Greece is the primary obstacle to Macedonia 's EU progress .
But at the same time , we got a new loan of 130 billion euros and this has left the total debt practically untouched at 330 billion euros , " he told SETimes .
Maintaining their innocence , the health workers have insisted that their confessions were extorted by beatings with barbed wire , electric shock and sexual assault .
Turkish director Ozer Kiziltan won the Heart of Sarajevo award at this year 's Sarajevo Film Festival for his move " A Man 's Fear of God . "
Under a January agreement , Serbia would be included in the Russian company Gazprom 's South Stream natural gas pipeline project , which would in return acquire a majority stake of Serbia 's Naftna Industrija Srbije ( NIS ) oil monopoly .
It would ruin us ...
Four plants -- Brodosplit , Brodotrogir , Kraljevica and Uljanik -- will undergo privatisation this summer , with the goal to privatise all six by the first quarter of 2009 .
A separate challenge is securing the former Vitezit factory in Vitez , which would take 293,000 euros .
( Various sources - 09 / 04 / 10 @-@ 16 / 04 / 10 )
The affair , dubbed " The Big Ear " scandal by the local press , was originally disclosed in January 2001 by current President Branko Crvenkovski , who was the opposition leader at the time .
In October 2011 , Tatiana Bolari , a photojournalist working for AFP , was beaten repeatedly by a riot officer while covering a large anti @-@ austerity protest .
The tribunal dismissed those arguments .
Traders of all ages come out .
The Croatian prime minister has decided to introduce a set of strict belt @-@ tightening measures , meant to help the country weather the global financial crisis .
SETimes : How difficult is it in Kosovo to prosecute high @-@ level corruption cases ?
That way , farmers and temporary employees would not have to list themselves as jobless .
" Anyone interested in offering food contacts Boroume .
Kosovo Serbs , meanwhile , have put pressure on the parties in Belgrade to settle their differences .
" I salute the Turks who saved Armenians in 1915 and am encouraged by the dialogue among Turks and Armenians , and within Turkey itself , regarding this painful history , " he said .
The drama " Yumurta " ( Egg ) by Turkish director Semih Kaplanoglu won the best movie award at the 13th annual Nuremberg Turkish @-@ German Film Festival on Sunday ( March 9th ) .
On the other hand , securing an agreement with Sofia , would strengthen Moscow 's positions in gas talks with Ukraine later this month , showing authorities in Kiev that the South Stream project , which would circumvent their country , is realistic .
But Filipovic vows that his " Voice of the People " initiative has only just begun . " We want the voice of ordinary people who have something to say to the government to be heard , so as to create circumstances for a normal life , " he said .
Nearly 180,000 signed petitions were given to parliament on March 16th , and supporters believe the proposal would make infant food more affordable and help improve Serbia 's declining birthrate .
Also in cultural news : a Romanian singer tops the US Hot Dance Airplay Billboard , and Central and East European art heads for Paris .
The theme this year was " here and now " - as the festival 's general manager , Darka Radosavljevic @-@ Vasiljevic , explains , the phrase suggests young people 's existential concerns , as well as the question of whether to stay in Serbia or go abroad .
However , he said , " We have yet to see if the new registration process will work within the next year . "
A Facebook workshop was held in Zagreb last week , bringing together 50 participants from Croatia , Slovenia and Serbia who discussed the importance of the social network for doing business , as well as ways to draft successful Facebook strategies .
" Such a measure is already being applied in Serbia against organised and war crimes convicts , who have to prove how they obtained the money for their property so as to prevent it from being seized , " Minic said .
" If the AKP wins , as expected , there is hope that it will lead the process to draft and ratify a new , more democratic constitution for Turkey that will guarantee and protect Kurdish political and cultural rights -- such as lowering the 10 % threshold for a political party to be elected to parliament and guaranteeing Kurdish language rights in all facets of Turkish life , among other necessary reforms that will satisfy most disaffected Kurds , " Gunter said .
The majority of workplace accidents occur on construction sites . [ Reuters ]
Kostunica 's representatives , now the government opposition , are dismissing any connection between their leader , the JSO rebellion , and the Djindjic assassination .
Serbia 's renewables , for example , are estimated to be around 4.1 to 4.2m tonnes in oil equivalents .
What programmes and projects have been established in the strategic communications arena with outside countries to assist in the image campaign ?
Serbian authorities are seeking a solution that will not depict them as losers in the parliamentary elections next year , he added .
" Ashton 's statements , " said Music , " will again change nothing . "
The ministry says the potential investors should make a master design with analysis of environmental impacts and the structure of project funding .
After the rules were eased for them , numerous ethnic Albanians from those two countries have requested political asylum in the EU .
Meanwhile , those who back membership do so not because of the potential for bridging faiths , but for strategic reasons -- that is , because the country could enhance the EU 's influence on the Middle East , and because of the country 's possible military contribution to European security .
The Serbian dinar ( RSD ) has reached a historic low against the euro . In 2002 , when the German mark was replaced , a euro was valued at 60 dinars .
All but two of the victims of the massacre belonged to the same family .
" But in terms of its operational functionality , I still have doubts . "
Montenegro for me and my family is an important market , " says Bushati .
A crucial war crimes trial against two former high @-@ ranking Croat officers , accused of atrocities against ethnic Serbs during a 1993 military operation , opened in Zagreb on Monday ( June 18th ) amid tight security .
Its implementation involves many government institutions and funds , all co @-@ ordinated by the ministry of finance .
The detained persons include three border police officers , a member of the State Investigation and Protection Agency ( SIPA ) and a tax collector .
Turkey and Italy signed a memorandum of understanding on high @-@ speed train services Saturday ( December 13th ) .
Nine days later , bulldozers and other heavy machinery were sent by the NCCD to another fishermen 's village to begin demolishing 147 illegal houses there .
He warns that such a move might harm inter @-@ faith relations among the Albanians .
Some are also concerned that a declaration of independence by the Kosovo Albanians would prompt a similar move by ethnic Serbs in the province 's north .
While Bulgarians are slightly more optimistic about their personal well being this year , their biggest worries are about inflation , possible loss of income and jobs and other economic hardships as a result of the global financial crisis .
Until now , the international community had been focusing its energy on the effort to hash out an agreement on overhauling BiH 's complex , entity @-@ based police system .
A lower @-@ court reversed the ruling , but the appeals court upheld the Council 's authority to freeze . In the meantime , al @-@ Kadi 's assets remained frozen .
I urge everyone to put their efforts into talking to each other , not into confrontation .
But despite institutional indifference , individuals and NGOs strive to make a difference .
The law was approved despite the international community 's stated warnings that plebiscites on such questions could further undermine BiH 's stability .
Let 's face it ; it 's easy to throw everything in a big bag .
Bosnian Serb BiH Presidency Chairman Nebojsa Radmanovic vetoed the request , saying it is " destructive " for Republika Srpska . [ Getty Images ]
Prolonged political tensions erupted into a brawl at the Macedonian Parliament on Tuesday ( September 25th ) .
The foreign buyers flock to the coast , preferring Dalmatia and its islands and the Istrian peninsula .
" Today every major company has an office in Brussels , so why not Vojvodina ? " he told SETimes .
Macedonia is the only other country to gain official candidate status but still lacks a date to launch accession talks .
Socio @-@ economic underdevelopment , human rights violations and a preoccupation among Turkish officials with security at the expense of other issues have helped the organisation gain traction .
Many Serbs below poverty line
Speaking in Brdo , Slovenia , where he attended a conference on illegal immigration , organised crime , terrorism and corruption , Maroni said that Italy is ready to assist Albania to achieve these standards by January 2010 .
By Georgi Mitev @-@ Shantek for Southeast European Times in Belgrade - 09 / 08 / 07
An overbloated and corrupt public sector must be combated fiercely , and there is still much to do in the new EU member countries to this end .
" The recent incidents in the north have been caused by people directly guided by Belgrade , " RTK television quoted President Fatmir Sejdiu as saying .
Plevneliev , a 47 @-@ year @-@ old with a background in computer technology , is the wealthiest acting politician in Bulgaria .
The first covers half of the individual 's mortgage monthly payment in the first five years of purchase .
There are spots up in the pine forests of Llogara where tourists can scope out the beautiful Dhermi coast below , and what seems like an endless blue sea .
The Islamic leader said he was returning to Sarajevo with much more optimism for the future of Europe .
Suicide is most often done by hanging , followed by the use of firearms , followed by drowning , " RS Ministry of Interior spokesman Mirna Soja told SETimes .
At the same time , thousands of regime opponents are thought to reside in Turkey ; UNHCR statistics show that around 30,000 Iranians fled to Turkey between 1994 and 2005 .
Stefanovic 's office , however , said it is hard to predict the end of the process .
The problem lies in the fact that in this part of our territory , organised crime is tolerated and the Serbian structures that are acting illegally in Kosovo with an unimpeded functioning , have repeatedly threatened and violated the state sovereignty of Kosovo .
The opposition Socialist Party disputes that figure , however , charging that INSTAT is whitewashing the picture in order to protect the government .
Tsvetanov also noted that his party will soon present a memorandum for political support to the new cabinet , whose top priorities will include limiting the impact of the global crisis , revising the 2009 budget and strengthening administrative efficiency .
Sicilian Tasca d 'Almerita , which made its Serbian debut at the festival , was among 500 wines showcased at the May 26th event , and drew the biggest crowd , according to spokeswoman Marija Teofilovic .
Salaries of most public sector employees have risen since January , as promised by the ruling Democratic Party during the December elections campaign . ( Express , Zeri , Koha Ditore - 31 / 05 / 11 )
Now municipal authorities hope to reverse the trend by planting trees in seven villages around the city , creating a Green Belt .
EU Special Representative in Kosovo Pieter Feith condemned the violence .
Prominent Croatians will speak publicly about this issue , make promotional videos and TV commercials to demonstrate membership benefits .
" Significant progress has been made over the past several months in BiH .
Turkish press reports late last year quoted security officials who warned that TAK had received orders from the PKK to launch sensational blind @-@ terror attacks inside Turkey .
The new system will not put an end to conscription .
The pipeline will transport oil from the Russian terminal at Novorossiysk , bypassing the congested Bosporus straits .
Now that their grip has weakened , however , Turkey appears caught in a contradiction between its foreign policy ideals and its actions .
With nothing resolved , the regular season began in confusion when the team Asteras Tripolis was relegated by the league after being charged with bribery , along with Olympiakos Volou , whose then team president , Achilleas Beos , has since been convicted of wrongdoing and jailed .
Now , even if a draft solution is reached , the government and president may disagree on the details .
The company plans to bid for infrastructure projects related to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi .
Exhibitors from around the world flock to Zagreb to demonstrate new products .
On Monday , he met with EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom to discuss visa issues .
She is 61 years old and doctors diagnosed her with uterine cancer four months ago .
With the election approaching , volunteers are stepping up efforts to meet with every voter in electoral districts .
Publicly , Trpevski defended himself by claiming that he had given the Bank guarantees with the prime minister 's approval , because the government approved guarantees for other banks as well .
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is in Greece .
Topping the agenda of its chairmanship are the Union 's faltering constitution , the Middle East peace process , climate change , stability in the Western Balkans , and EU enlargement .
According to legend , you can see Thessaloniki , Greece from the 2,540m @-@ high peak .
Parvanov told reporters after the meeting that Bulgaria is ready to buy 2 billion cubic metres of natural gas from Turkmenistan .
" Since Bukovina has recently been affected by floods and the effects of the global economic crisis , leading to a decrease in the number of tourists ( both Romanian and foreign ) , the unexpected publicity generated by UNESCO 's decision may give new hope to locals involved in the tourist business , " Vatamaniuc said .
Even a penny makes a difference , " he told SETimes .
In an interview with the AP on Friday , Talat warned that reunification talks may collapse if he loses the forthcoming vote to hardline rival Dervis Eroglu .
Serbia 's president says the ICJ case filed by Belgrade this week could be abandoned , but only if Croatia makes a similar move .
It was grounded shortly after the European Commission ordered it last month to repay about 100 billion forints ( 344m euros ) of illegally obtained state aid that it received since 2007 .
" It was the international community that has assured Pristina that Serbian elections will not be organised , and if the decision is taken to use police , then Kosovo police must be supported , " Demiri said .
During the period , GDP fell 6.9 % compared to the same quarter last year and contracted 8.1 % from the previous quarter .
Basha thanked Hyland for Washington 's support of Albania 's accession to NATO .
At the end of 2010 , EULEX said its judges ruled in 13 cases of corruption and four cases of organised crime .
Croatia 's Filip Ude pulled off a thrilling upset in men 's gymnastics , winning silver on the pommel horse and knocking China 's Yang Wei out of medal contention .
Serbia wants ICJ opinion on Kosovo independence
Aspiring Macedonian researchers can vie for grants from two EU programmes : 1 ) FP7 , the EU 's 2007 @-@ 2013 Framework Programme to encourage research and technical development , and 2 ) the Competitiveness & Innovation Framework Programme ( CIP ) .
In its five @-@ page proclamation in late January , when it claimed responsibility for the strike on the embassy , the group threatened to stage more attacks on Greek and foreign targets .
Blanksma was not able to say if a request will be sent to Serbia for the extradition of the brothers .
Laboratory equipment is also part of this project .
After his return home in 1955 , he joined the EOKA guerrilla group , which fought against British rule .
Pedestrians pass an election poster for President Boris Tadic in Belgrade .
Macedonia 's Ivanov upbeat on future
Only those Bulgarian companies already licensed to export milk and meat products to the EU will continue to have access to the bloc 's market , the European Commission ( EC ) said in a statement , announcing the new arrangements .
" Even though the EU has given the green light for the beginning of the feasibility study , I don 't think this was a present , not acceleration either , but only a displacement of the issue from Pristina to the EU Council of Ministers , " Kryeziu told SETimes .
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Culture Minister Elizabeta Kanceska @-@ Milevska attended the presentation Sunday ( January 18th ) of the first four sculptures placed in the centre of Skopje by the culture ministry .
A Lithuanian and Swedish consortium has bought a majority stake in a Serbian brewery .
Independent researcher Semir Osmanagic , who has no formal training , started digging three years ago .
One Ukrainian policeman was killed and about 200 people were injured in the riot .
" It was dangerous to use the term ' foreign Turks ' in the 1980s , " he told SETimes .
Rehn : Serbia has a future in Europe
The union also maintains that those in charge of border checkpoints are politically protected .
In an interview with the BBC Albanian service , al @-@ Sayed attributed the delay in Arab recognition principally to two factors .
Anadir speaks of the limits this imposes on academics , explaining , " While in principle , any topic of interest can be researched at any Anatolian university , a doctoral project that isn 't supported by the upper ranks of the hierarchy isn 't going to do much for someone 's academic career . "
It also seeks to gain political capital from an ongoing military campaign by Turkey , which has conducted cross @-@ border attacks on PKK bases in northern Iraq .
Athens @-@ based Institute for Economic Relations Director Haralambos Tsardanidis said Greece shouldn 't be left for dead .
It will become effective as of January 1st , 2008 .
The International Steering Group unequivocally called on Serbia [ in January ] to ensure that its local elections are not extended into Kosovo , " Palme said .
Runners from 32 countries take part in the 23rd Belgrade Marathon . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
However , on July 19th , the cabinet accepted the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy 's recommendations , and decreed a mandatory 11am to 4pm break for people working outdoors .
" The people who come from the eastern and southeastern part of Turkey after losing their livelihood in their local villages because of the growing political conflict [ with the separatist Kurdistan Workers ' Party ] , and the new middle class people who move to Istanbul because the city is more connected to global finance and the information economy . "
CHP leader Kemal Kılıcdaroglu will leave for Mogadishu on August 30th -- the first day of the end of Ramadan feast , ' Seker Bayram ' .
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias arrived in Syria on Sunday ( August 30th ) for a two @-@ day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart Bashar al @-@ Assad .
Macedonian workers and employers raised an uproar after a clumsily introduced software system caused many workers to go unpaid in January .
In one sector for example , besides the Ministry of Environmental Protection , there is the Agency of Environmental Protection , the Fund of Environmental Protection and the Institute for Nature Protection of Serbia .
The city 's plan to demolish Roma dwellings and relocate their inhabitants has drawn fire .
They discussed the Bulgarian nurses convicted and sentenced to death in Libya .
" If these elections do not completely fulfill international standards , I am afraid that it will be a great failure for the country and will postpone its EU integration , " EU envoy to Macedonia Ervan Fouere said last week .
Other experts and government officials cited infrastructure problems as the reason for the heavy damage and casualties .
This latest attempt to placate the EU is unlikely to be sufficient , and will resonate badly with an electorate increasingly perceiving the EU 's conditions on Kosovo as akin to blackmail , " Bancroft said .
Syria situation plagues Turkish @-@ Iranian ties
SETimes spoke with the architects of a memorial house celebrating his legacy .
Austria is willing and able to help settle the long @-@ standing name dispute between Macedonia and Greece , Foreign Minister Michael Spinderlegger said on Friday ( January 22nd ) after meeting Macedonian counterpart Antonio Milososki in Skopje .
The pipeline 's design is based on a trilateral agreement signed in March 2007 in Athens by Putin , then Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev .
Albania 's Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu was in Sofia last week .
A letter sent by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in late June , however , indicates that the 10 % figure is an exaggeration .
Can women attend Friday prayer ?
Albania joins NATO 's strategic concept for security and protection , aims to be fully part of the military structures and collective defense system of the Alliance and will engage its capacities to be part of it , according to a letter that Basha sent NATO Secretary @-@ General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer prior to the signing .
Croatian National Bank ( HNB ) Governor Zeljko Rohatinski says cutting costs would have been a better plan to help weather the economic storm , such as delaying major construction jobs like the monumental Peljesac Bridge project in southern Croatia .
If you wait ... the country will go to a default , " he warned .
Temperature , wind and humidity are being measured before each transfer .
This reflects the confidence that NATO and the KFOR troop @-@ contributing nations have in the people in Kosovo , who , in general , respect the sites also as their precious property .
" Saleh served as the general manager of all of al @-@ Qadi 's businesses in Albania , and reportedly holds 10 % of the Qadi Group 's investments in Albania , " the department said .
The Kosovo Trust Agency says privatisation is on hold until a new agency is formed .
Beopetrol 's service stations were outdated and burdened with a variety of property rights problems .
By Nedjeljko Rudovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 30 / 03 / 09
His visit came just days after Kosovo Albanian representatives met with US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice , who reiterated US support for granting sovereignty to the UN @-@ run province .
Boris Dekovic from Croatia , Cristian Sandescu from Romania and Pavel Stefanov from Bulgaria were among the five winners of this year 's prestigious international internet networking competition , NetRiders , organised by Cisco .
US Vice @-@ President Joe Biden is the highest official from Washington to visit Serbia in 29 years .
According to Djurisic , the controversy involves a chain of events that started just after his latest one @-@ year term ended .
By Svetla Dimitrova for Southeast European Times in Sofia -- 28 / 02 / 12
But we expect the politicians in different countries in the region to do their utmost to fulfil their duties , to make the needed reforms in justice , administration , energy , etc .
Turkish movie " Bal " ( Honey ) by director Semih Kaplanoglu won this year 's Golden Bear award at the 60th edition of the Berlin Film Festival .
Russia 's veterinary authorities lifted a five @-@ year @-@ old ban on Turkish poultry , effective Monday ( February 1st ) .
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad visited Istanbul on May 9th [ Reuters ]
There were no smoke alarms in the area , and some medical devices had not received fireproofing treatment , Barbu said .
EULEX chief Yves de Kermabon ( right ) speaks at the inauguration ceremony on Monday ( April 6th ) . [ Laura Hasani ]
If the state demonstrates power in this matter -- both the interior and justice ministries -- then it is a good sign . "
The LDK 's Vjosa Osmani says the investigation request was signed by 34 out of 120 MPs .
( AP , B92 , International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia -- 28 / 01 / 09 )
SOFIA , Bulgaria -- Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said on Friday ( February 12th ) that the US will have preliminary talks with the Bulgarian government on the possibility of hosting elements of the US anti @-@ missile defence shield .
He said members want to contribute to peace and security in Afghanistan by helping their Afghan colleagues , who need more training and strategy .
" Being in direct contact , we are able to identify their needs and articulate better the competitive advantages we have , " she told SETimes .
Stavrevski explains that in this phase of amendments , foreign nationals will not be allowed to buy agricultural land because of state needs .
The transformation to a democratic regime guaranteed freedom of religion in the country 's constitution .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel met with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband and Minister for Europe Jim Murphy in London on Tuesday ( November 13th ) , focusing on Kosovo and other developments in the Western Balkans .
Ivanovski explained the quick pace of technological change necessitates frequent skills upgrades in virtually all areas -- and the goal is not to leave anyone behind .
" We remain ready to work closely with both governments in support of normalisation , a historic process that will contribute to peace , security and stability throughout the region . "
The government and opposition must work together to bring about the changes needed for joining NATO and the EU , she said .
Bosnian Serbs condition their loyalty to BiH by acceptance of RS as a legitimate and permanent entity , while Bosnian Muslims oppose this , demanding a united country .
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel met with his Macedonian counterpart , Antonio Milososki , in Ljubljana on Wednesday ( June 6th ) .
In such a situation , practically one does not have so many options .
Johnson Controls is one company that has invested in Macedonia . [ Tomislav Geor @-@ giev / SETimes ]
But Bosnian Serb leaders said there was no need for it , adamantly maintaining that the declaration highlighted the crimes at Srebrenica while neglecting others committed in the 1990s .
Huge posters and billboards are not only omnipresent in commercial and business centres , but also in housing districts and historic zones throughout Bucharest .
The National Anticorruption Directorate ( DNA ) also sued the former prime minister for blackmailing the Romanian consul in Hong Kong , Ioan Paun .
Albert Vangjeli , an expert on EU integration , told SETimes this is a good step , but not enough to achieve a full integration among the regional countries .
It provides for sharing experience in the organisation and management of national defence , training of military and civil personnel , and other areas .
By Alina Lehtinen for Southeast European Times in Istanbul -- 02 / 03 / 11
" Whether in a Europe hit by debt crisis or an Arab world starting a new political era , leaders must heed the demands for better government . "
Meanwhile , Romanian canoeist Florin Georgian Mironcic finished sixth in the 1,000m final of his event .
" That 's what people say here . "
LISBON , Portugal -- Democratic values , regional co @-@ operation and good neighbourly relations are important for lasting peace and stability in the Western Balkans , NATO members said in a joint declaration in the end of their two @-@ day summit in Lisbon on Saturday ( November 20th ) .
" Conclusions that negate the legal framework regulating BiH judicial institutions , including issues regarding co @-@ operation with the ICTY , are a direct attack to the very concept of the rule of law , " Inzko said .
After the partial suspension , Turkish officials drew up their own reform plan , broken down into the 35 negotiating chapters , and based on the country 's own priorities .
We 're very close to a conclusion , " EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs told British daily Guardian .
AleksandarII comments that DSS 's statement shows " incredible hypocrisy in a situation in which the Serbian people in Kosovo are left at the mercy of the [ government ] with tacit approval from Serbian politicians , here including the opposition . "
Turkey is a signatory to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees , but with one important reservation : refugee status can only be given to those coming from Europe .
The tape has now been turned over to prosecutors .
He encouraged both sides to seek a quick solution , however .
Central and local governments can create ' matching funds ' , for example , to match the amount of money the diaspora sends for development projects , such as schools , water and roads , " Bytyci says .
Bell said the debt threatens the economy and that normality will be achieved by intervening to lower the figure at a time when the economy is expected to grow by 3.5 % in 2011 .
" The global middle asks for reassurance , " writes Harvard economist and former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers .
Serbian political parties have been rushing to take advantage of a burgeoning interest in social media . [ Nikola Barbutov / SETimes ]
Besides the problem of rapid aging , the region also faces the challenges of relatively poor populations and an incomplete transition to mature market economies , the report said .
" All security forces in Serbia will take part in the fight against organised crime .
Inzko had talks with Gordan Jandrokovic , Samuel Zbogar and Ahmet Davutoglu in Bled , Slovenia , on the sidelines of a Strategic Forum that opened Sunday .
" If not , does it have , or is it willing to build the refining capacity that can handle the kind of heavy oil Venezuela produces ? "
The OSCE assembly called for full co @-@ operation with UNMIK , EULEX and the relevant national institutions to secure all information , facts and documents regarding such crimes in Kosovo .
Or , at least , help them on their way .
The competition will bring together athletes from 20 countries .
Backed by the European Commission , Macovei fought to allocate resources and new , young prosecutors to the Anticorruption Directorate , to preserve its autonomy and to protect it from political influences .
SETimes : What are those open issues that need to be resolved ?
" The nuclear plant is being built on highly unstable terrain [ earthquake @-@ prone ] , and there is cause for concern over its impact on the environment , " Kalmar said .
However , the current situation may not change when the drought ends , as production capacity is lacking and energy infrastructure investments are expensive and yield results only in the long @-@ term .
But the assistance it offers is limited .
The EBRD provided a 15m @-@ euro loan to Romania 's third biggest city , Iasi , for upgrade of the local public transport infrastructure and services , according to a press release from the Bank on February 20th .
" The goal of the measures is not to prevent people from movement by high prices , it is , on the contrary , to allow freedom of movement , " Stefanovic said .
However , talking to SETimes , Seymen wonders why only Muslim jazz composers were invited to the festival .
" Does anyone want these people to keep living in the same dire conditions instead of offering them a decent standard of living ? "
The visit was ultimately little more than symbolic , prompting a boycott by Greek Cypriots of a reception for Ban .
In April , NATO offered Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) a Membership Action Plan ( MAP ) for joining the Alliance .
In a country facing severe economic crisis like BiH , virtually any loan guarantor can potentially become a member of this group .
The mosque was preserved during Albania 's Communist era .
Those benefits are , she said : " Romania 's entrance into the geopolitical games and the possibility to become a key regional player , achievement of an enhanced security and a much closer co @-@ operation with the United States , with all the ensuing advantages . "
" This financial support means the continuation of the EU 's commitment made after the 2004 referendum for providing 259m euros in aid for Northern Cyprus , to improve the infrastructure and enable greater foreign investment , " says Erdem Aydin , a researcher at the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation ( TESEV ) .
Roma women are discriminated against in exercising their right to protection from gender @-@ based violence , especially regarding their placement in safe houses and shelters .
The main suspect , a Moldovan citizen , received a prison furlough for minor eye surgery and never returned to finish his sentence .
Many of the 16,000 census workers say it was obvious the census was not to be , but hoped to carry it out successfully .
Ahead of Friday 's session , the purpose of which was to inform Mladic of the charges pressed against him , the UN tribunal assigned Serbian attorney Aleksandar Aleksic to represent him in court until a permanent defence lawyer is appointed .
The primary battle is expected to be fought between Tadic 's DS and the Radicals , whose leader , Vojislav Seselj , is on trial before The Hague tribunal .
" These privatisations aim to inject fresh capital to create additional sources of liquidity for the govenment , " Adviser to the Minister of Economy , Trade and Energy Fatmir Mehmetaj told SETimes .
" The matter is not these people be thrown in prison .
The Romanian parliament 's Budget and Finance Committee backed Mugur Isarescu as central bank governor for another five @-@ year term on Tuesday ( October 6th ) .
" I fail to see any incentive whatsoever for the Albanian side to do anything during these 120 days , " he said .
The view from Tirana
This is unacceptable . "
By signing the Accords , the parties also undertook the commitment to respect human rights and the rights of refugees and displaced persons .
This means , unblocking the fulfillment of the 12 European Commission criteria , " Beja said .
Local managers took over the Customs Service from UNMIK in Kosovo on Friday ( December 12th ) .
Months after a controversial article was posted on the internet , Serbia 's intellectuals and the political elite remain locked in a battle over freedom of speech .
Strengthened by its decisive victory in the July 22nd elections , the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) has decided to re @-@ nominate Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul for the presidency .
From 1986 through 1990 , he headed the Laktasi Municipality .
Kurdish rebels are believed to be behind the attack .
Sulejman Tihic : The aim of the visit was to jump @-@ start relations between two neighbourly countries .
" We believe he will establish his innocence and return [ to Kosovo ] in a short time , " Sejdiu said after Friday 's meeting .
The prospect of membership would certainly discourage most radical groups .
Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor warned recently that 2010 will remain financially difficult for her country .
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She is one of Serbia 's most popular stars , having released 13 best @-@ selling albums and performed in sold @-@ out concerts around the Balkans and abroad .
" Only then will we all be able to shoot good epic movies telling about the enmity between nations in the past without undermining the peace we have preserved today , " noted columnist Engin Ardic in the daily Sabah on January 13th .
Among the country 's longtime politicians , only three have come from the business sector : Croatian Peoples ' Party leader Radmir Cacic ; parliamentary deputy Stipe Gabric Jambo ; and former economy minister Goranko Fizulic , owner of the Turbo Limach chain of children 's stores .
" Both Bulgaria and Croatia suffered rare murders of media workers , while the general level of intimidation and violence rose in all three countries . "
Over the years , Macedonia has sent many of its most famous singers to Eurovision , including Vlado Janevski , Karolina Goceva and Proeski .
The ruling came in response to a motion by UN prosecutors on January 15th , demanding the immediate adjournment of proceedings in Seselj 's case .
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina -- 15 / 02 / 10
Talks focused on the pace of defence reforms , Macedonia 's preparation for full membership in NATO , participation in international peacekeeping missions and bilateral co @-@ operation .
" Unless the conditions for joining Euro @-@ Atlantic integration are met , Bosnia and Herzegovina will fall behind the other countries in the region . "
Below the landscape of Kosovo is over 10 billion tonnes of the fossil fuel lignite -- often called " brown coal " -- yet so far only 250m tonnes have been mined .
That is primarily underlined by research conducted by NGOs , given that certain forms of gender @-@ based violence are not registered at state level .
Serbian director Stefan Arsenijevic 's " Love and Other Crimes , " Bulgarian Stephan Komandarev 's movie " The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner " and the Dutch director Marleen Gorris 's " Within the Whirlwind " ( a co @-@ production of Belgium , Bulgaria , Germany and France ) , will receive CoE funding .
" Penalties will be taken against all subjects who have not started implementing the HACCAP standards , while those who are in the implementation phase will get warnings only , " said Marina Popovska @-@ Domazetova , chief of Macedonia 's food directorate .
Thaçi : The discussions have shown that the governing coalition is strong and has adequate capacities to continue the effective and good governance of our country .
The festival has been held annually since 1961 .
The party hopes to win as many as 20 seats .
Selling the state @-@ owned shipyards was among the conditions set by the European Commission .
In a statement he dictated in the final days of his life and read following his death , Litvinenko accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ordering his murder .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn ( front left ) and acting BiH Prime Minister Nikola Spiric ( front right ) initial the Stabilisation and Association Agreement on Tuesday ( December 4th ) in Sarajevo . [ Getty Images ]
With ethnic tensions running high and the situation in BiH deteriorating , a move in that direction " would put at risk the country 's relative stability and the progress achieved so far , " the prominent Brussels @-@ based advocacy group warned in a report .
The Greek foundation Eugenides launched the e @-@ KnowNet project " Research Laboratories - Educators - Science Centres : Collaboration with the Use of Information and Communication Technology " at a ceremony in Athens on Thursday ( October 2nd ) .
" Our mission is not to pretend we are working , but to work hard in order for Albanians to have real solutions , " Tahiri said .
The deal will strengthen co @-@ operation between police services in their fight against cross @-@ border and organised crime , the ministers agreed after the signing ceremony .
The name of the solution is not so important , even though we insist on independence . " Kosovo , he thinks , is on the right track not only for Albanians , but also for other ethnic communities .
The negotiations in Varna , which began Friday , also focused on Russian gas supplies to Bulgaria .
Entitled " what was done to our sisters , " the footage that inspired him to carry out the attack turned out to be a scene from Brian De Palma 's 2007 anti @-@ war movie , redacted and taken out of context .
Brussels considers police reform in BiH a key requirement , and had warned that the country could not sign a Stabilisation and Association Agreement this year if a deal were not reached .
The rest are being processed in hopes of resolving them by the end of next year , agency spokesman Arian Krasniqi tells SETimes .
SEE leaders attend the regional summit in Ohrid , Macedonia . [ Getty Images ]
A concentration of methane gas led to two explosions , with the second one decimating rescue crews who had responded to the first .
" The prosecution of BiH considers this is not a question of an international agreement concerning a concrete thing , but rather of a protocol about co @-@ operation of two prosecutions , which allows a closer definition of offering international legal help in cases concerning war crimes , which was regulated earlier by signed international agreements , " BiH Prosecution Office 's representative Boris Grubesic said .
" That is how Venezuela involves other nations in co @-@ operation ; they did same types of agreements with other countries , like Iran , Russia , and China , " he told SETimes .
However , his visit prompted a sharp response from the Cypriot Foreign Ministry , which condemned it as " another illegal action by Turkey and a serious provocation which is against a member of the EU and , at large , against the EU itself and the international community in its entirety . "
She stressed that EULEX does not want violence and encourages all parties to return to a constructive dialogue .
" NATO units [ KFOR ] stationed in that part of Kosovo have played an important role in controlling the two border crossings and in calming the situation created after the police intervention , " says Qehaja .
So far , authorities have amassed 60,000 items of SALW from private citizens in BiH .
The Eleusis Museum and archaeological site easily ranks as amongst the most under @-@ rated cultural attractions in the greater Athens area , given that the significant city @-@ state of antiquity today lies right in the middle of Greece 's most industrialised district .
Under the motto " Reading is Every Child 's Right , " it continued until Monday and was co @-@ organised by the National Book Centre and the culture ministry .
" BiH may not be providing these services at all , but it is still earning a significant amount of route fees , " he said .
This will be beyond doubt , " said Prime Minister Hashim Thaci , calling on all citizens and institutions to help implement the document .
US Marine Corps General Bullard has been commander of NATO Sarajevo for about three months .
EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fuele said after a meeting of the EU @-@ Macedonia Stabilisation and Association Council that the European Commission ( EC ) still wants to open accession talks with Skopje .
During a visit to Pristina , Jung also pledged that Germany would assist Kosovo 's economic development .
The agreement consists of ten chapters , which include the general principles , political dialogue , regional co @-@ operation , free movement of commodities , movement of the labour force and harmonisation of the law .
These pipelines will enable us to deliver additional 115 billion cubic metres of gas yearly to Europe directly .
If Dulic is correct , the deposit would be larger than those in Estonia , which leads the world in oil shale extraction , getting 200,000 tonnes of oil annually .
Also in cultural news this week : the Night of Museums event was held in Croatia , and a 5,000 @-@ year @-@ old altar was unearthed in Greece .
Kosovo Justice Minister Nekibe Kelmendi . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
Early this year , the EU introduced visa relief for some categories of citizens , allowing them to obtain visas quickly and free of charge .
SKOPJE , Macedonia -- The foreign ministry announced on Wednesday ( October 21st ) it will soon initiate procedures for appointing an ambassador to Kosovo .
By Erol Izmirli for Southeast European Times in Istanbul - 24 / 03 / 10
Parliament passed the budget revisions just days before the EU finance and economy ministers endorsed the EC proposal for opening an excessive deficit procedure on July 13th .
However , investment is uneven and Albania is not only Tirana .
In addition , the range of activities the government is prohibited from engaging in during election campaigns has been expanded .
Earlier this year , it acquired the Italian Albanian Bank .
There is also pressure from the IMF , currently with a mission on site , which insists that the new government adopt the 2010 budget before the holidays .
The elections " are in jeopardy , since the parties , rather than the citizens , will be counting the votes , " warns Democratic Alliance Party head Neritan Ceka .
The Socialists and their coalition partners , the Party of United Pensioners of Serbia and regional party , United Serbia , advocate immediately ratifying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU .
The gap between the Macedonian government and EVN -- the main hub for distribution of electricity in Macedonia -- is widening .
According to Kulla , bin Laden 's death will not have any direct implication on the security situation in Albania .
Macedonia will introduce a smoking ban in bars and restaurants starting January 1st 2010 .
The project was preceded by a nine @-@ month needs @-@ assessment conducted in close consultation with legal practitioners throughout the region . [ This ] culminated in publication of a September 2009 final report that identified areas where national legal systems could use assistance in dealing with increasing war crimes cases .
A photo exhibition titled " Antarctica : It 's This Way Here " was staged at the Murgash Gallery in Sofia last week .
" This will be a moment of possibility for change , " Asselborn said after meeting with President Fatmir Sejdiu , who said Kosovo is fully committed to EU integration .
According to Turkish media reports , the new initiative would likely envision arrangements for the return of some of the thousands of ethnic Kurd refugees who fled the country , and have been living at a camp in northern Iraq .
Greece 's EFG Eurobank reached an agreement to acquire a 74.26 % stake in DZI Bank , Bulgaria 's 11th largest , for 157.76m euros .
The Risto Siskov Chamber Theatre Festival in Strumica , Macedonia , closes on Wednesday ( September 12th ) .
He says that this misunderstanding on details of the agreement is the fault of the EU .
SETimes : Many Europeans fear that Gazprom could in the future use its dominant position in Europe 's gas supply to dictate higher prices .
Instead , it will have to seek support from the Social Democratic Party ( SDP ) , led by Ranko Krivokapic .
He noted " the changing attitude of Belgian authorities " towards Turkish efforts against the PKK and expressed appreciation for the US role in orchestrating the raids .
I thought long whether to take the job or not , but the curiosity to see and learn about the base , the job of the translators and soldiers , the kind of a life they lead behind the camp walls , was stronger than my prejudices .
" Austria believes in Serbia , and we are ready to continue to support and encourage Serbia , " Plassnik told reporters Wednesday after her meeting with Tadic .
" If the mechanism is adopted [ by the European Parliament ] , the member states will have the possibility to suspend the visa @-@ free regime of third countries , not only in the Western Balkans , initially for half a year .
Serbia 's chief negotiator Borislav Stefanovic addresses Serbs in Rudare , northern Kosovo . [ Reuters ]
Fouere also urged the opposition Democratic Party of Albanians to avoid a threatened boycott of parliament in the coming weeks . ( A1 , MRT , Alsat - 04 / 08 / 09 )
" For example , you produce dry meat .
That is when Gora comes alive , bursting into a myriad of colors with crowds dressed in rich traditional clothing
The poor and vulnerable suffer as political leaders squabble .
Despite the global economic crisis , Turkey recorded a 1.1 % increase year @-@ on @-@ year in the number of foreign visitors to the country during the first seven months of 2009 .
My experience is not unique .
The countries are reportedly seeking to increase bilateral trade , currently worth an estimated 3.5 billion euros .
" Recommendations are very clear when it comes to mandatory and optional questions , especially ethnic , linguistic and religious affiliation , " Eurostat Director Peter Everers said .
Periodic efforts to unify the island under UN auspices have failed .
" By repeating the trial and bringing witnesses , the tribunal has shown it is doing all it can to establish the truth .
Croatia launched the military offensive , code named Operation Storm , on August 4th 1995 , to regain control over the Krajina region , which Serb separatists seized in 1991 ..
How do you assess this sector today ?
The AGRI interconnector seeks to capitalise on Azeri natural resources -- and the strategic locations of Romania , Georgia and Hungary -- to offer an alternative route for gas supplies to Europe 's energy market .
" We primarily have faith in our people .
The team praised the Croatian president for opening a path towards resolving key issues involving housing and return of refugees from Croatia to Republika Srpska .
The accord will enable the faculty to provide educational informatics programmes , based on IBM methodology , products and IT solutions .
" The fact that Tatlises is involved in the politics , is already accepted ... no matter if he runs [ with the ] AKP or not , " he told SETimes .
Macedonian freestyle wrestler Muzat Ramazanov lost to Zalimkhan Huseynov of Azerbaijan .
Thaci said the requirements of Kosovo " surpass its capacities to finance all needs . "
Syrian promises of reform amid continued crackdown aren 't viewed as credible by Turkey , with Davutoglu going so far as to say there is nothing more to talk to Assad about -- although Turkey has stopped short of breaking ties or calling for Assad to step down .
She also met with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to discuss the Kosovo issue .
Publishers from Austria , Belgium , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Montenegro , Iran , Israel , Germany , Poland , the United States , Serbia , Spain and the United Kingdom attended the fair .
Josip @-@ Joska Broz warmly remembers his grandfather , former communist dictator Josip Broz Tito , and proudly tells stories of his achievements , the time they spent together in Dedinje and the advice Tito gave him .
She won a silver medal at the World Cup event in Cahpelco , Argentina in September and finished seventh at the December Telluride event in Colorado .
Parliament Speaker Luka Bebic also attended the event .
EU summit : Croatia ready join , Schengen rules set to change
Debate lasted more than 12 hours , with the already tense atmosphere further exacerbated by a bomb threat outside the building .
By Jusuf Ramadanovic for Southeast European Times in Sarajevo -- 29 / 07 / 10
The Constitutional Court 's decision not to ban the ruling Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) for alleged Islamist activities was a source of relief to the AKP .
After marathon negotiations in Brussels , Belgrade and Pristina have agreed on Kosovo 's regional representation , which could lead to further progress in the European integration of both sides .
" No law in Serbia provides grounds for discrimination , or is in discord with basic human rights standards , " said Jankovic .
While organisers of the Frankfurt Book Fair did not remove the book from their event , claiming they lacked the authority , the 2008 Interliber administration demanded its immediate removal .
As the demand grew , we engaged other IT professionals , " Aleksandar Aleksiev , owner of the textile import firm Alzhar , told SETimes .
Scholars fear the ongoing excavations may damage mediaeval , Roman and Illyrian relics on the mountain .
It is also said to be running prostitution rings as another means to raise funds .
One criticism that has been made relates to judicial independence .
Replacing him will be Bishop Franjo Komarica , who will also serve a five @-@ year term .
The Parthenon will be the world 's oldest landmark to turn off its lights for Earth Hour on Saturday ( March 28th ) as part of the global movement to fight climate change .
Turkey @-@ Israel : What 's next ?
He praised the fiscal stability achieved and the efforts by authorities to strengthen financial sector supervision .
" It is exactly why Thessaloniki always has belonged -- in a spiritual and cultural sense -- to us and to all Slavic peoples . "
Two weeks into the letter campaign , Fule 's office said they will reply to the letters in an appropriate manner .
Özkök suggested a new comprehensive discussion on the headscarf controversy and suggested the ban could be lifted as long as new assurances were given to secularists , such as forbidding such Islamic symbols in primary and high schools , as well as for public servants .
That has proved a barrier not only to small parties , but to several well @-@ established ones as well .
Radioactive material detection equipment was installed at the Bregana border crossing .
It also took as mitigating circumstances the fact that the defendants participated in the defence of their country in the 1991 @-@ 1995 conflict and that they were family men with young children , Croatian news agency HINA reported on Monday .
Reforms in Macedonia 's judicial system need serious and immediate attention in order for the country to meet EU and NATO requirements .
Macedonia Power Plants ( ELEM ) spokesperson Mirche Kotevski told SETimes the overproduction is a confluence of many factors , including a concerted effort to optimally manage capacities and a quality overhaul of the thermal blocks .
These agreements are not enough , " Curri added .
Instead of exporting bare products and services , the initiative aims to set up six main export clusters-- water , fish , textile , shipbuilding , forestry and communication technologies .
They allegedly had been taking bribes in exchange for allowing Albanian nationals seeking work in Greece to cross without possessing valid passports .
Obama : US wants true partnership with Eastern Europe
A regional workshop on the introduction of biometric identifiers in receiving and processing visa applications was held in Sarajevo on Thursday ( July 8th ) .
Meanwhile , a spokesperson for Ahtisaari downplayed media reports this week that leaked details of the envoy 's draft proposal .
By Tzvetina Borisova and Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 08 / 11 / 11
That must be utilised .
The discussion is expected to also focus on the Greek government 's privatisation programme and measures to cut public sector spending , a key requirement for the country to get the critically needed next 8 @-@ billion @-@ euro tranche under its first bailout from the EU and the IMF .
Standing near her , Demetrios Spiliotopoulos , 65 , shook his head at the spectacle of heavily @-@ armed riot police keeping spectators away .
Since the state budget will provide the main source of funding , RTK will be a state service , notes Naile Selimaj Krasniqi , executive director of the Independent Media Commission ( IMC ) .
We arrange our obligations around the house among ourselves , " Natasa explains .
UDMR has three portfolios in the new cabinet -- Culture , Health and Environment -- while the independents will be represented by Gabriel Oprea , who now heads defence .
" We have very good co @-@ operation , especially with Albanian colleagues .
As the singer recovers , police try to untangle a web of connections that could include pro @-@ Kurdish terrorists .
SETimes : What is the foreign ministry doing to improve Kosovo 's global image ?
Though it appears to have rejected the idea , another option is for the government to take no formal stance at all but leave it up to individuals to decide .
Little more than two weeks later , he was gone .
Construction of the biggest IT industrial park in the Balkans is expected to finish by mid @-@ 2009 .
" It 's better that they did not approve my application , because it would , most probably , have been impossible for me to repay the credit , given what happened in recent years , " Midyurov told SETimes .
Snezana Najdovska , director of a mental hospital in Demir Hisar , agrees .
KFOR will not " tolerate a return to the clashes of the past , " Commander General Erhard Drews said . [ Laura Hasani / SETimes ]
A similar statement was made by the commissioner as well .
Crimes related to illegal profiting from war include price gouging for scarce food products and selling properties for well over their market value . ( Blic , B92 , Tanjug , Index.hr - 13 / 05 / 11 )
He adds that the Serbs in Kosovo are now living with a sense of fear and distrust in Kosovo institutions .
Josipovic wants to continue with the strategy of regional co @-@ operation , EU membership goals and fighting corruption .
The European Investment Bank approved a 200m @-@ euro loan to Serbia for science and technology development , Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic announced on December 14th .
Having split from the former union of Serbia @-@ Montenegro in May 2006 , the newly independent state is participating in the Olympics for the first time on its own .
His best was fifth place at the World Judo Championship in Rio de Janeiro last year .
Business : Kosovo , Albania sign co @-@ operation pact
Karadzic 's arrest delighted representatives of the EU , the United States and the UN , who called it a very important event for Serbia 's European future .
Further actions can easily lead to an escalating cycle of violence and in the worst case , to reprisals against civilians by both sides .
Croatia would probably become the next country to join the EU , perhaps as early as 2010 , he added .
Economic and diplomatic links with Iran put Turkey in a complicated position amid efforts to resolve the nuclear standoff .
The 3rd Libertas Film Festival was held in Dubrovnik , Croatia from Friday ( June 29th ) to Wednesday .
Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) presidency member Haris Silajdzic and Kuwaiti Prime Minister Naseer Al @-@ Sabah signed a 30m @-@ euro agreement financing BiH 's infrastructure .
The authorities say they have already instructed the military to make preparations .
The Hollywood diva was in the province as a UN goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Fund for Women .
A painting showing the Parthenon before a shell exploded during the 1687 Venetian siege of an Ottoman garrison is also on display .
The analysis of latest trends and manifestations of syndicate crime suggested that emerging Bulgarian oligarchs -- former company managers , political leaders and former security officers -- are seeking to expand their influence over politicians , magistrates and civil servants .
Bosnia and Herzegovina 's ( BiH ) government announced on March 14th that it will start fresh talks with the IMF in an effort to secure a new stand @-@ by arrangement .
Veles , the most polluted city in Macedonia , finally will demolish the long @-@ shuttered lead and zinc smelter located in the centre of town .
Southeast European countries vie to play in the World Cup .
Bulgaria 's GDP growth reached 6.1 % in 2006 , according to the National Statistical Institute .
About 500 ethnic Albanians from Macedonia , Albania and Kosovo took part in the event , which ended on Monday .
Kosovo Albanians held a large rally in Pristina earlier this week to protest EULEX , while Kosovo Serb representatives have urged it to hold off in the north .
He died in his sleep before dawn , with his wife Diana Plestina by his hospital bed .
SETimes : When do you expect the first OSBiH unit to be deployed in the ISAF Danish contingent in Afghanistan ?
Ahead of next week 's meeting between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian officials , the EU representative in the troika indicated on Wednesday that the mediators are planning to propose a solution , based on a " neutral status " formula .
With this balance of power , the democratic parties could form a government only if they arrange a coalition of all the representatives that enter the new parliament , other than those from the Radical and Socialist parties .
Also in business news , Albania mine workers resume their hunger strike .
I am not a person that looks to the past .
Belgrade daily Politika reported that the government has not reached any additional agreements with EULEX concerning the new collection at the two border crossings in the north .
How is your co @-@ operation with him , and what do you plan to work on the most in order to perfect your playing skill ?
Transparency International said that campaign financing in BiH is not transparent and there is considerable misappropriation of funds , particularly by the governing parties .
In a formal complaint sent to the German foreign ministry on Thursday , Serbian President Boris Tadic has called on Chancellor Angela Merkel 's government to officially distance itself from Zobel 's remarks , Belgrade @-@ based news agency Beta reported .
The EIB has invested 690m euros in Serbia this year , and is considering providing a 500m @-@ euro loan for the modernisation and expansion of production capacity at the Fiat Automobili Srbija car factory in Kragujevac next year .
Macedonia 's Ivanov urges mutual concessions in name dispute
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski said the decision was simply a more sophisticated version of what happened at the NATO summit in Bucharest last April , when Greece squelched Macedonia 's NATO bid .
This year , the programme also spotlights Brazilian and new Chinese cinema and offers a special retrospective of world @-@ renowned German director Wim Wenders .
Nica had previously served as interim interior minister after Oprea resigned .
Last month , a Democrat politician took over the defence portfolio , formerly held by the Liberal Party .
The parade in Iraklio , Crete , was also cancelled when protestors attacked dignitaries .
At the meeting of the Adriatic Charter Countries in Tirana on December 14th , Albania , Macedonia and Montenegro signed an agreement allowing citizens of all three countries to travel with a passport and biometric ID cards to and from the respective countries .
The PKK would move out of the area and disperse into small groups which would never be caught , " he said .
We share important interests and face the same threats to our common security . "
" What I need is someone to tell me , unequivocally , that things will take a certain course ; someone to make a solid prediction , " said Paretzoglou .
Kosovo leaders oppose the amended plan , saying it would threaten the country 's sovereignty .
Voicing concern about the increasingly tense situation , Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Monday that around 25,000 Turks are currently in Libya .
In the end , I did not work with those that would not let me drink .
Cyprus is the EU 's leader in solar energy use . [ Getty Images ]
EULEX makes key recommendations for Kosovo sectors
Only after that can we ask ourselves what to do next .
The EU 's Herman Van Rompuy ( left ) visited Pristina last month to highlight the criteria for visa liberalisation .
It called them a guarantee of Macedonia 's integration in NATO and EU and of its democratic development .
On Tuesday , Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica issued a statement saying Russia would scuttle the Ahtisaari plan with a " historic veto . "
The institute and the Albanian National Film Archive funded the project .
Headscarf ban again becoming an issue in Turkish politics
Tourists enjoy a view of the famous Croatian Adriatic resort of Dubrovnik . [ Getty Images ]
After his meeting with Prime Minister Nikola Spiric , he told reporters that in mid @-@ April the European Commission ( EC ) would make an assessment of the efforts .
I think that in societies like Albania 's that have undergone dramatic transformations over the past 20 years , strengthening women 's positions will be and remain a process , a difficult process .
BiH adopts new food safety regulations
Papoulias , a foreign minister in previous PASOK governments until 1996 , is a native of the lakeside city of Ioannina , in the northwest province of Epirus .
In Macedonia , between 90 % and 100 % of the population wishes to be part of NATO and the EU .
While a host of Balkan countries -- including Serbia , Albania and Bosnia Herzegovina -- have recently secured EU visa waivers , Turks have been forced to look on with envy , despite being a membership candidate , and holding a customs union with the EU since 1996 .
The ID cards will be printed in Serbian Cyrillic and English , as well as in the languages of the ethnic minorities .
RS to organise referendum on BiH Court and Prosecutor 's Office
Although some suffered fractures , they were safe .
There is also the concern that when Cyprus assumes the EU 's rotating presidency in the second half of 2012 , the impact on Turkey 's stagnant accession negotiations could be considerable .
It develops " consciousness that only through saving during a long period of his active life , an individual could enjoy similar living standards once retired , " he argues .
" With the referendum , we show interest to live in the country which has a 1,000 @-@ year tradition , and that is why this holiday is my holiday , " Miralem Abazovic , from Bihac , told SETimes .
Rexhepi : situation at Kosovo 's northern border crossings " fragile "
Critics mock and sympathizers defend President Traian Basescu 's daughter , a model who has now won an EP seat .
Denmark tops the list with investment of 190 euros per capita .
Kobe Bryant and Chris Bosh led the scoring , with18 points each .
A day after the third hearing in the case against 19 people charged in the murder of the founder and editor of the Istanbul @-@ based bilingual Turkish @-@ Armenian weekly , Agos , observers appeared increasingly sceptical that the whole truth will ever be established .
Others see traditional customs -- and the influence of the Orthodox Church -- as the main culprits .
Greek Energy Minister George Papaconstantinou presented on Monday ( September 5th ) an ambitious plan aimed to increase the country 's solar energy capacity tenfold by 2020 , turning it into the biggest producer and exporter in Europe .
" Kosovo needs a national strategy , but given that the government has none so far , it is time for local governments to take the initiative .
The IMF will provide 12.5 billon euros under a 17 @-@ month standby arrangement , while the EU and the World Bank will contribute 6.5 billion euros and 1 billion euros , respectively .
Montenegro 's Mladjan Janovic shoots against Emmanouil Mylonakis of Greece during a preliminary water polo match at the Olympic Sports Centre on Thursday ( August 14th ) in Beijing . [ Getty Images ]
" The Museum of Broken Relationships , " founded on the idea of two Croatian artists , will be on permanent exhibit in Zagreb after a successful world tour . [ Getty Images ]
That was a reflection of the situation in our society .
Each application must be approved by parliament , after which the property will be registered in the name of the foundation by the registration office .
Two organisations -- the Institute for Research of Crimes Against Humanity and International Law and the Association of the Parents of Killed Children in the Besieged Sarajevo 1992 @-@ 1995 -- have been collecting evidence for years .
I can even hope for a chance to try some things that had always [ interested ] me .
According to Downer , Eroglu , who won the April 18th elections in the north , promised to continue what predecessor Mehmet Ali Talat had started .
Summit participants adopted a final declaration expressing optimism that the Western Balkans will not only become an integral part of the EU but will have much to offer Europe .
" Romania was supposed to sprint during the second half of the year , judging by the fact that some European voices complain we are still unprepared for the borderless area , " he added .
Culture and Sports : Wartime photo exhibit opens in Sarajevo
Speaking to Reuters , he said that this was the " first time in history " that Serbia sought to resolve the issue of a province declaring autonomy peacefully in a court of law .
European Parliament President Josep Borrell reaffirmed his support for Albania 's EU accession bid , saying the Union would be " incomplete without the Western Balkans . "
Djankov also forecast that inflation rates will continue to drop to an annual average of 2.8 % this year , down from 3.7 % in June .
Meglena Kuneva is set to become the first Bulgarian member of the European Commission .
" We have a very young population , willing to work .
" Serbia is my political responsibility , and you are my moral responsibility , " Tadic said , stressing that he would support any solution in the negotiations process . ( Beta , B92 , Tanjug - 17 / 10 / 09 )
" We have kept in custody 100 suspects out of 500 that were arrested and seized dozens of kilograms of various drugs , a large cache of weapons and ammunition , a number of stolen cars , as well as $ 1.5m forged [ US ] dollars , " Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Sunday .
Bulgaria 's men 's volleyball got off to a decisive start Sunday ( August 10th ) , thrashing the host nation China 3 @-@ 1 .
Numerous businesses participated in the event , including hotels , restaurants , associations and travel agencies .
Kosovo 's president expects recognition from five EU member states .
If the true potential of all these countries is to be achieved , there must be adequate investment in services for children . "
Reactions to Friday 's vote were mixed .
Tourists fish on Lake Ohrid .
Diplomatic Diary : Diplomats attend EU ceremony in Bucharest
" The successful British bid for PAMECA will further influence Albanian policing and political thinking and complement ongoing assistance provided through work already undertaken by the Metropolitan Police Service , Serious Organised Crime Agency , the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other Whitehall partners , " the statement said .
" We reaffirm our strong opposition to and condemnation of violence and those who promote it . "
Over the past ten years , Russian oil companies have become dominant market leaders in the distribution of oil throughout Southeastern Europe .
His father , Hacı Bayancuk , is suspected of being the mastermind behind the 2001 murder of Diyarbakir Police Chief Ali Gaffar Okkan and five other policemen .
Illegal construction points to mob influence in Montenegro
Although some differences on technical issues may have been narrowed , the two sides still remain too far apart for serious talks about Kosovo 's future .
At a meeting Monday ( March 21st ) in Brussels , the EU Foreign Council stressed that BiH needs to form a new government and immediately implement three key reforms .
He cautioned , however , against applying Obama 's words to domestic political controversies , such as the headscarf ban at Turkish universities .
Bulgaria to recall ambassadors with communist secret service records
Most RS party representatives voted against Kukic , as did the members of both the main Croat parties HDZ BiH and HDZ 1990 , and the Party for BiH headed by Haris Silajdzic .
In a move as surprising as his abrupt resignation about six months ago , former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader announced on Sunday ( January 3rd ) his return to politics .
And Gruevski says a negotiated agreement would have to be put before the citizens in a referendum .
" In the interim , regional integration can help to secure foreign direct investment ( FDI ) and exports , and hence improve sustained growth prospects , " the report said .
Religion students read suitable texts or sing songs with religious motifs .
According to unofficial estimates , the actual unemployment rate -- that is , representing people who do not have an income or steady work -- is closer to 20 % .
As it stands , the government , that is to say political parties in power , will spend in the pre @-@ election period as much as they need , " investment adviser Milan Kovacevic told SETimes .
Albanian gays celebrate as the government pushes for recognition of same @-@ sex marriage , despite strong opposition .
Macedonia established a State Anti @-@ Corruption Commission in 2002 .
The cabinet won the votes of 127 of the 164 MPs who attended the session ; many opposition members stayed away in protest .
" That bold @-@ faced lie is now gone , but instead of Djelic taking responsibility for the total collapse of the ' Kosovo as well as the EU ' policy , he now pretends he was telling the truth all these years , " DSS spokesperson Petar Petkovic told SETimes .
A rock music initiative connecting Serbian and Albanian youths from both sides of the Ibar River and beyond is becoming famous .
Rehn warned , however , that the talks cannot be concluded until all fugitives sought by the ICTY are turned over .
" When there are attacks coming from official ( IP ) addresses of Russian authorities and they are attacking not only our websites but our mobile phone network and our rescue service network , then it is already very dangerous , " he told The Times .
For over half a century , the Ohrid Summer Festival has drawn some of the world 's leading performers as well as crowds from throughout the Balkans and beyond .
Household savings in Bosnia and Herzegovina ( BiH ) banks reached 2.4m euros at the end of September , according to BiH Deposit Insurance Agency data .
The disagreement not only stood in the way of a NATO invitation at the Bucharest summit , but also could affect the start of negotiations on EU membership .
Political commentator Fatlum Sadiku said , however , that the conference should have included more countries from the region .
However , bloc voting by other countries and a decades @-@ long lack of success soured Turks on the contest ; between 1975 and 2002 , their entry finished above tenth only twice .
" Exit from the crisis includes ... a package , which should be based on opening the economy to foreign investment , thus making positive multiplicative effects , " Lajovic said , including job creation .
The other goal is EU membership .
They fight against discriminating party mechanisms which deny women access to important and correct information , " she said .
" We commend law enforcement authorities for their effective and professional conduct , and for their readiness to enforce the law , regarding acts of violence or intimidation near polling stations , " said US Ambassador to Macedonia Gillian Milovanovic in a written statement .
The World Bank approved a $ 600m export loan for Turkey , Ulrich Zachau , the Bank 's director for Turkey , said on Monday ( May 26th ) .
The companies seek additional gas to make the project more feasible .
Romanians win awards as part of the International Year of Astronomy festivities .
Up to 1.5 billion euros in assistance might be needed for Kosovo during the first three years after the status settlement , EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn told the European Parliament in Brussels .
Local elections in Croatia promise surprises
The project aims to present the history , culture and natural sites of Kosovo .
It is often said that the Prophet Muhammad prophesised the conquest of ' Konstantiniyye ' in the hadiths .
The group has been linked to several notorious attacks , such as those on the headquarters of Cumhuriyet daily and the Council of State , and is suspected of masterminding plots to kill Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk , the winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature .
Council for Defending Human Rights and Freedoms Executive Director Behxhet Shala tells SETimes that this tragedy could have been prevented if a better process was implemented .
For example , no Croat political representative supports a joint state broadcast system , but it was created by law anyway .
Democratic Party member Nada Kolundzija says that by adopting the declaration , parliament has called on neighbouring nations ' governments to adopt the same attitude towards victims of the wars in the former Yugoslavia .
" The same goes for those under investigation .
Her firm has three partners and five engineers and is owed more than 400,000 euros , she said , and now could find itself in bidding wars with foreign firms or engineers .
The protests , which reportedly drew up to 10,000 people , were organised by the Labour Union , the Student Union and the Network for Affirmation of the Civil Sector .
Croatian authorities are willing to co @-@ operate with other nations and take part in rescue efforts worldwide , he added .
According to the CSD report , " Organised Crime in Bulgaria : Markets and Trends , " an average of about 20 lawmakers within the last two parliaments ' mandates actively promoted legislation " in the interest of economic structures linked to organised crime . "
The accords , viewed as reflecting Ankara 's drive for greater political clout in the region , include one on the Kremlin @-@ backed South Stream gas pipeline project , conceived by Russia 's Gazprom and Italy 's Eni SpA .
Romania is embarking on a five @-@ year overhaul of its electricity network . [ Victor Barbu / SETimes ]
" How is it that after two years there is a need for a retrial and eventual new evidence ... and not to think that this might have been influenced from circles which have access to these kind of evidence ... it 's a bit difficult to understand , " writes Surroi .
Thousands of Croatian Serb refugees still have the right to vote in their country of origin , giving them the potential to influence political life there and secure better conditions for their return .
" It is completely baseless , these accusations . "
After those milestones , though , the process " essentially stopped , " according to outgoing High Representative Lajcak .
According to the Romanian news agency Mediafax , AGRI 's capacity may be about 7 billion cubic meters of gas per year , about 2 billion of which is for domestic consumption in Romania .
He accused the AKP of becoming a " focal point " for anti @-@ secular activities , and claimed it has a " hidden agenda " aimed at transforming Turkey into an Islamic state .
The Korean artists who make up the Nine Dragon Heads group have been participating in the festival for a few years .
The current ruling three @-@ way coalition is reportedly split on whether to stick to that plan .
Musa agreed , but argued the German car manufacturer 's decision does not address the government 's excesses .
The indictment lists charges against 86 suspects , including retired army officers , Mafiosi , academics and politicians . Writers and journalists , including strong critics of the ruling Islamist @-@ rooted Justice and Development Party ( AKP ) , also face charges .
" There is this Kurdish saying , " Tuncel said , " Either freedom , or freedom . "