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Serbian gang leader offers to testify on major criminal cases
Veljko Belivuk. Illustration: Igor Vujcic/BIRN Veljko Belivuk, known as “Velja Nevolja” (“Trouble Velja”), a leader of the Janjicari (Janissaries), a notorious so-called group of football fans ... -
To weigh sanctions, close the back door to the Russian economy
Defiantly proclaiming his plans to resist mounting pressure to sanction Russia, Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vučić made his country notoriously visible last week as the only country ... -
Ukraine War: Have Eastern Europe’s warnings against Russia fallen on deaf ears?
For years political leaders in Central and Eastern Europe have warned of the immediate dangers posed by Russia and now – amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine ... -
CEE MARKETS-Zloty reduces losses on c.bank, finmin support
Band Alan Charlish WARSAW, March 2 (Reuters) – The Polish zloty EURPLN= cut losses on Wednesday after the central bank and finance ministry moved to back ... -
Poland ‘key’ to Western arms supply to Ukraine – EURACTIV.com
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Serbia will denounce Russia if Zelenskiy condemns NATO bombings in 1999 – EURACTIV.com
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Nuclear project with Russian reactors shakes up Bulgarian politics – EURACTIV.com
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The days of the world’s only superpower are over, says Russian expert
THRAN – A Russian expert believes that China and Russia would strengthen their alliance in the event of Western sanctions against Moscow. “The days of the ... -
Czechia sees sharp drop in car production: Emerging Europe this week
central Europe Czech Passenger car production fell 11.4% year-on-year to 92,657 vehicles in January, posting its lowest result for that month since 2010 as chip shortages ... -
‘Big Four’ speed up consensus on EU migration pact – EURACTIV.com
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Emails to US Democracy Group raise questions about Serbian lobbying
Close Vucic associates a vice president of PKS Cadez, who previously worked as a journalist and as a spokesman for the German embassy in Belgrade, said ... -
EU members question fourth dose, except for the most vulnerable – EURACTIV.com
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Poland ditches its finance minister: Emerging Europe this week
central Europe Poland Finance Minister Tadeusz Kościński has resigned following a backlash over how the government has implemented a landmark package of tax reforms. The so-called ... -
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov met with Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic and discussed cooperation – Novinite.com
Prime Minister Kiril Petkov is on an official visit to Serbia at the invitation of Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic. The two gave a joint press ... -
Vu: “100 extra euros for young people” – Business & EconomyEnglish
President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vui, said that young people will receive an additional 100 euros per Vidovdan. Source: B92.net Monday, February 7, 2022 | 22:45 Foto: ... -
Montenegro government collapses in vote of no confidence
The parliament in the capital Podgorica backs a no-confidence motion against the coalition government after internal disputes and weeks of political stalemate. The parliamentary motion was ... -
Gazprom secures additional gas volumes for Serbia, says country’s deputy prime minister – Business & Economy
BELGRADE, February 1. /TASS/. The energy supply situation in Serbia remains stable, with the Russian company Gazprom having obtained additional gas volumes, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister ... -
Le Pen secures Hungarian bank loan to fund presidential campaign – EURACTIV.com
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World leaders present at Beijing Winter Olympics, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan invited
The upcoming Winter Olympics are the target of a US-led diplomatic boycott of human rights abuses in China. But there will still be a gathering of ... -
Western embassies reject Serbian PM’s claims about funding environmental protests
BELGRADE — The embassies of the United States, United Kingdom and Germany denied in a statement Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic’s claim that they financially supported ... -
Kyiv’s stance on minority rights ‘limits’ support in conflict – EURACTIV.com
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Migrants at the Hungarian border are part of the election campaign | Business and finance
MAJDAN, Serbia (AP) – A group of migrants huddle next to a small, smoldering fire inside an abandoned building in northern Serbia, the last moments of ... -
How the tennis star’s visa saga divided Australia and Serbia
“It’s a political game. Unfortunately, the Australian Prime Minister and the Minister for Immigration are no different from the ministers in the Balkans, they are the ... -
EU must solve its own rule of law problems before reforming the Western Balkans
A recent damning report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) indicated that the EU achieved next to nothing with the 700 million euros it spent ... -
Netflix plunges, home sales drop
LONDON (AP) — European Union lawmakers have approved proposed rules that would require online companies to step up efforts to keep harmful content off their platforms ... -
Unclear if this is the last COVID wave – EURACTIV.com
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Bribes in lunchboxes: TV drama about China’s corrupt officials attracts millions
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic agreed on Tuesday to negotiate crisis talks involving all parties in Bosnia after ... -
Australia pledges to enforce Covid rules
Read this in the Manila Times digital edition. WAITING FOR ANSWERS Serbian Novak Djokovic attends a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in ... -
Djokovic trains for Australian Open while awaiting visa decision
World number one Novak Djokovic took to the court on Friday to train for the Australian Open as he waits to hear whether Australia will cancel ... -
How the ‘Djokovic affair’ came to Australian Prime Minister Bite
SYDNEY, Australia – Novak Djokovic received the bad news at 7:42 a.m. on Thursday. His entry visa to Australia was canceled and he was in detention, ... -
Australia rushes to file defense of Djokovic ban as court battle looms
Australian authorities rushed on Sunday to file a legal defense of their decision to ban entry to world tennis number one Novak Djokovic due to his ... -
Anger in Serbia after demanding Djokovic’s treatment in Australia
SYDNEY – On a tennis court, Novak Djokovic’s timing is perfect. But when he arrived in Australia to play the first Grand Slam of the year ... -
More tennis arrivals under review | Magnet
Border officials are investigating two more Australian Open-related arrivals who may have traveled the country unvaccinated, as world number one Novak Djokovic fights to stay in ... -
Prime Minister of North Macedonia officially resigns | Taiwan News
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) – North Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev officially resigned on Wednesday, in a move he announced after his ruling Social Democratic party ... -
Hungarian Prime Minister denounced in Bosnia for anti-Muslim rhetoric
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AP) – Bosnian officials and religious leaders on Wednesday denounced suggestions expressed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his spokesman that ... -
Kosovo * to build two dams to increase water reserves
Kosovo * Prime Minister Albin Kurti said two dams would be built for water supply by the end of his term and noted that his cabinet ... -
Greece, Serbia agree to reaffirm cultural ties
Serbian Minister of Culture Maja Gojković with Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni at the Acropolis Museum. Greece and Serbia further strengthen traditional relations through a ... -
Factory showed uglier face of Sino-Serbian partnership | See
The opinions expressed in View articles are solely those of the authors. the Sino-Serbian partnership flourished in recent years – according to the National Bank of ... -
Slovak secret service labels party within Renew group “left-wing extremists” – EURACTIV.com
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Pandora Papers Reports on the Middle East and North Africa
Since October, journalists from the Middle East and North Africa have published articles based on a mine of nearly 12 million leaked documents exposing the grim ... -
500 Vietnamese forced laborers in Chinese factory in Serbia have only two toilets, report says
About 500 migrant workers from Vietnam are being exploited at a Chinese-run company in Serbia, local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) reported last week. The summary: The workers, ... -
Vietnamese workers at Chinese factory in Serbia call for help
ZRENJANIN, Serbia (AP) – They shiver in barracks without heating, are hungry and have no money. They say their passports were taken by their Chinese employer ... -
Emerging Europe this week
central Europe The crisis on Poland border with Belarus will last for months, Poland’s defense minister said on Wednesday, as several thousand migrants remained stranded at ... -
Serbia plans to buy 3 billion cubic meters of Russian gas per year for 10 years – Vucic – Business & Economy
BELGRADE, November 17. / TASS /. Serbia plans to buy 3 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas per year for 10 years, Serbian President Aleksandar ... -
Snapshot: Crisis in Eastern Europe
Migrant crisis, mobilization of troops on the Ukrainian border and energy coercion. Read the latest coverage on recent Euro-Russian hot spots in Eastern Europe. You could ... -
bne IntelliNews – Serbian ‘sugar king’ becomes bank tycoon
Sberbank Europe agreed earlier this month to sell five units in the Central and Eastern European region to AIK Banka of Serbia, Gorenjska Banka of Slovenia ... -
Learn on loan: Man Utd’s most effective loan periods
Bojan DjordjicDespite all his promises, gifted midfielder Bojan Djordjic found his Reds career stalled in the years after winning the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the ... -
Čadež: “The Open Balkans initiative is crucial for the survival of the regional economy”
“The Open Balkans Initiative (Otvorni Balkan) is a crucial process for the survival of the economy and jobs in Serbia,” said Serbian Chamber of Commerce President ... -
From floats to concrete: the new British port in the Falklands
The morning of September 26 was good for Lenya Run Karim of the Pirate Party. After the preliminary results were announced, things were clear: The 21-year-old ... -
Wang Yi: Sino-Serbian friendship is “on the right side of history”
01:49 Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday hailed the Sino-Serbian friendship in Belgrade, saying maintaining it is “to stand on the right ... -
Slovenia considers possible lockdown as COVID-19 infections rise
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) – Slovenia’s Health Minister on Wednesday warned the country could face a nightmarish scenario if it does not contain the virus outbreak raging ... -
Dutch court awards Crimean gold to Ukraine
Plus, the Serbian language is back at the University of Kosovo, Moldova buys gas from Poland, and more. The big storyRussia snubbed in Scythian gold decision ... -
Bechtel and ENKA obtain loan guaranteed by UK Export Finance for project in Serbia
Bechtel ENKA UK Limited, a joint venture between Bechtel and ENKA, has entered into its first export agreement with UKEF to secure a secured loan of ... -
Why Bulgaria and Romania failed in COVID mission – EURACTIV.com
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Mirziyoyev from Uzbekistan re-elected with over 80% of the vote
In addition, a possible referendum on the euro in Croatia, the end of the blockade in eastern Ukraine, etc. The big story: Outgoing President of Uzbekistan ... -
Authoritarian rulers are not as powerful as they seem – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Take a look at some statistics: Contrary to popular belief, authoritarian regimes are neither infallible nor generous. Let us beware of falling into their propaganda; the ... -
Moldova declares state of emergency due to gas crisis in the absence of a supply agreement with Russia | International
Moldova has declared a state of emergency due to the energy crisis. The Moldovan Parliament on Friday ratified the request of Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita to ... -
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open tennis defense in tatters after immigration minister’s statement on vaccine
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open title defense is in serious doubt after Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said only doubly vaccinated travelers would be allowed into Australia once ... -
Bechtel Secures UK Export Finance Guaranteed Loan for Serbian Motorway Project
Bechtel has entered into its first export deal with UK Commodity Finance to obtain a secured credit of 430 million euros for the development of a ... -
CEE MARKETS-Forint outperforms region ahead of cenbank rates meeting
By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, October 19 (Reuters) – The Hungarian forint dominated gains in the region on Tuesday as some investors bet on a larger-than-expected hike ... -
Bechtel obtains loan guaranteed by UK export finance for highway project in Serbia
Financing of 430 million euros as part of a first export credit agreement LONDON, October 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Bechtel has reached its first ... -
Meeting with Putin will be crucial for gas contract, says Serbian President – Business & Economy
BELGRADE, October 16. / TASS /. The meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be crucial for the contract to supply gas to Serbia, Serbian President ... -
Hospital reports improved health of 6-month-old with post-COVID symptoms
Sudanese pro-military protesters gather for second day in a row KHARTOUM, Sudan – Hundreds of pro-military Sudanese protesters gather for a second day, exacerbating what Prime ... -
Historic Icelandic Elections – Modern Diplomacy
The morning of September 26 was good for Lenya Run Karim of the Pirate Party. After the preliminary results were announced, things were clear: The 21-year-old ... -
Revisiting the cradle of the non-aligned movement
The morning of September 26 was good for Lenya Run Karim of the Pirate Party. After the preliminary results were announced, things were clear: The 21-year-old ... -
Croatia says it won’t do dirty work of EU migration – EURACTIV.com
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Germany to support climate action in Serbia with € 309 million
Serbia and Germany signed a declaration of intent on strategic cooperation in the field of climate action, amounting to € 309 million. With technical and expert ... -
As EU hopes fade, Russia, China fill voids in Western Balkans | News from the European Union
With the prospect of Western Balkan countries joining the EU being seen as a receding target, Russia and China will step up efforts to fill gaps ... -
Cambodia and Serbia strengthen bilateral cooperation
In another step aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations with foreign countries, Cambodia and the Republic of Serbia have undertaken to strengthen their bilateral relations in the ... -
Poland enters minefield following EU order – EURACTIV.com
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Morning titles for Slovenia: Thursday October 7, 2021
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Romanian minority government falls into vote of no confidence
In addition, the Moldovan prosecutor has been arrested, Turkey and Azerbaijan are organizing military exercises, and more. The big story: Romanian Prime Minister Florin Citu’s government ... -
UPDATE 1-CEE MARKETS-Zloty endorses surprise Polish rate hike
(Updates after Polish rate hike) By Krisztina Than and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, October 6 (Reuters) – The zloty jumped more than 1% to a three-week high ... -
Serbian leaders defend finance minister caught in Pandora papers
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (2-R), Mohamed Ali Alabbar, President of Eagle Hills (R), Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic (L) and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali (2-L) inspect ... -
Where are the countries of the Western Balkans with their applications for EU membership?
The European Union is organizing a summit on joining the six-nation bloc of the Western Balkans. Leaders are meeting in Slovenia amid widespread pessimism about expanding ... -
Frustrated Balkans seek reassurance at EU summit
Published on: 06/10/2021 – 07:48 Brdo Castle (Slovenia) (AFP) Western Balkan countries can look forward to assurances, but no concrete progress on their stalled applications for ... -
Montenegro government urged to postpone census amid political tensions
Montenegrin Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic during a government session. Photo: Government of Montenegro Four Montenegrin NGOs called on Tuesday for the postponement of the national count ... -
CEE MARKETS-Romanian Leu progresses ahead of central bank meeting; zloty, forint drop
By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, October 5 (Reuters) – The Romanian leu rose slightly on Tuesday, driven by expectations of a central bank rate hike later today ... -
Pandora Papers: a new leak reveals the hidden riches of the Balkan PEPs
The files would also establish a link between the Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in a murky € 15million offshore deal to fund the purchase of ... -
Pandora papers – OCCRP
An 11-year-old boy from Azerbaijan who owned nearly $ 49 million in prime commercial real estate in London. A Czech Prime Minister who lent himself 15 ... -
Explore new avenues – GulfToday
Sheikh Mohammed talks to a girl during his visit to the UAE pavilion. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister ... -
Press review: the Pentagon plays the blame game on the Afghan flop and the eased Kosovo-Serbian tensions – Press review
Izvestia: Russia and United States agree to establish two working groups on strategic stability Moscow and Washington have agreed to create two strategic working groups on ... -
Hungary, Poland threatened with further EU rule of law action
Hello and welcome to Europe Express. The EU’s brand new tool allowing it to freeze money in the event of rule of law violations may soon ... -
The EU walks a tightrope – EURACTIV.com
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EU urges Kosovo and Serbia to discuss disputes and reduce tensions
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) – The EU chief executive on Wednesday called on Kosovo and Serbia to resolve their differences through dialogue and ease recent tensions over ... -
BCE to complete Belgrade waste-to-energy plant in November 2022
BELGRADE (Serbia), Sept. 29 (SeeNews) – Serbian company Beo Cista Energija (ECB) plans to complete construction of a waste-to-energy facility near Belgrade in November 2022, the ... -
What happens when politicians get creative – OZY
Of course, politics can seem like little more than a popularity contest where participants often promise more than they can deliver. But in a world beset ... -
Social Democrats win German election, ending Merkel era
Here is today’s one Foreign police in short: the Social democrats win narrowly in the German elections, the UN General Debate enters its last day, Kosovo ... -
CEE MARKETS-Forint hits eight-week low as c.bank redirects rate hikes down
By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, Sept. 24 (Reuters) – The Hungarian forint hit an eight-week low against the euro on Friday, extending its losses for a third ... -
‘False war veterans’ affair provokes long-term recriminations in Kosovo
In February this year, the Pristina Court of First Instance cleared ex-Prime Minister Agim Ceku and 11 co-defendants, including another ex-minister and several ex-deputies, of abusing ...
