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- Government to discuss prorogue of parliament
The Serbian government is set to discuss a proposal for proroguing the parliament. The government also stated that the decision to announce early parliamentary elections for May 11, would also be discussed today.
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:10:00 +0000 - Bildt: Elections of critical importance for region
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt today commented the collapse of the government in Belgrade. The outcome of the early parliamentary elections in Serbia, requested by Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica to be called for May 11, are of "critical importance for the region as a whole, including Kosovo", he said.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:01:00 +0000 - New inter-Muslim incident in Sandžak
Police have intervened in Tutin today to prevent new serious conflict in Tutin. The two groups of Muslims, gathered around two Islamic organizations, the Islamic Community in Serbia, and the Islamic Community of Serbia, first exchanged insults, and then turned to hurling stones at each other, when MUP officers intervened.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:21:00 +0000 - Obama beats Clinton in Wyoming
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama trounced rival Hillary Clinton in Wyoming caucuses. But the two candidates continued Sunday their pitched battle for every nominating delegate.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:35:00 +0000 - Democrats: Still early for coalitions
Boris Tadić's Democrats (DS) say it is "too early" to say if they will form a coalition ahead of the May vote. "The Democratic Party has from its very establishment defined several key issues, above all the democratization of the society, preservation of the territorial integrity and, of course, as a means to realize the key goal – better life for citizens – acceleration of the process of European integration," the party whip, Nada Kolundžija, said today.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:27:00 +0000 - Russia to cancel visas for Serbians
Russia is undertaking procedures to allow for a state agreement on the abolishment of visas with Serbia. Daily Večernje Novosti reports today that Serbians will soon be able to travel to the Russian Federation only with an original invitation or a tourist voucher.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:27:00 +0000 - Drašković comments on political crisis
The Serbian Renewal Movement (SPO) leader Vuk Drašković today marked the 17th anniversary of March 9, 1991. Drašković, along with Zoran Đinđić, Vojislav Koštunica, Vesna Pešić and others, was one of the leaders of the opposition to Slobodan Milošević's regime at the time of the first mass anti-government demonstrations in Belgrade.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:25:00 +0000 - Press: PM topples cabinet, new elections
The Sunday papers' front pages are all dedicated to yesterday's announcement that the government has collapsed. BLIC—"End of government, elections May 11", the daily leads with Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica's news conference Saturday, when he said that his cabinet no longer has a united Kosovo policy, calling for fresh elections as a way out of the crisis.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:18:00 +0000 - Dodik insists RS has right to self-determination
Milorad Dodik says the Republic of Srpska, RS, could use its right to self-determination. The prime minister of the Serb entity in Bosnia-Herzegovina said this would come if international order is violated with most countries recognizing Kosovo's self-proclaimed independence, thus legitimizing the right to secession.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:17:00 +0000 - Analysts: Elections best solution
Political analysts agree that the differences within the government can best be resolved in fresh elections. Dušan Pavlović says that the EU and Kosovo-based conflict cannot be overcome by the parties in any other way.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:15:00 +0000 - Samardžić: No negative impact on Kosovo
Slobodan Samardžić says early elections will not negatively influence the state policy toward the province. "After yesterday's decision to hold new parliamentary elections in Serbia and constitute a new government, Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija and other loyal Serbian citizens have no particular reason to worry," the minister for Kosovo from Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica's Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS), said today.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:32:00 +0000 - Thaci reveals sign at administrative line
Hashim Thaci was at the Merdare checkpoint this morning to reveal a sign reading, "Welcome to the Republic of Kosovo". Merdare is situated at the administrative boundary between the province and central Serbia.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:31:00 +0000 - Several factors down stock market
The Belgrade Stock Exchange (BSE) most liquid BELEX15 index lost 7.03 pct on a weekly level. At the same time, the general BELEXline dropped 4.49 percent from Monday to Friday.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:30:00 +0000 - U.S. to Macedonia: Work harder on name dispute
A senior U.S. official appealed to Macedonia to work harder toward a solution on the name dispute with Greece. The issue, which the AP says has clouded relations between two neighbors for 17 years, now threatens to block Macedonia's bid to join NATO.
Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:30:00 +0000 - Talabani makes PKK promises in Ankara
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani promised his Turkish counterpart that his government will deny PKK rebels a base in Iraq. Talabani, a Kurd, arrived in Ankara Friday, the Financial Times reported. He is making his first visit to Turkey.
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