Girodivite: Seenews: news report of 04.04.2009

Seenews: news report of 04.04.2009

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Saturday 4 April 2009, by Emanuele G. - 475 letture

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* Bosnia *

Employers, unions announce protests Apr 04, 2009, 18:15 CET | Story | B92 While the government is looking for solution to the economic crisis, employers are announced that they will take to the streets in protest. The Employers Association of Serbia (UPS) stated on Friday that it will organize a protest in front of the government headquarters if the state does not pay damages to them resulting from the gas crisis in January. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/employers_unionsannounceprotests-181533382

Minister: New traffic law needed immediately Apr 04, 2009, 18:15 CET | Story | B92 Infrastructure Minister Milutin Mrkonjić said in Čačak on Saturday that the government will debate a new draft law on traffic safety on Thursday. The Interior Ministry (MUP) and the Infrastructure Ministry, along with a group of experienced professors and researchers, have drafted the law, Mrkonjić said, adding that he hopes parliament would "rush to adopt it". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/minister_newtrafficlawneededimmediately-181519380

Anti-NATO crowds burn hotel, border post Apr 04, 2009, 18:15 CET | Story | B92 Anti-NATO protesters have set ablaze a hotel and former frontier post on the Franco-German border. Riot police fired volleys of tear gas and shock grenades to try to contain growing violence. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/anti-natocrowdsburnhotel_borderpost-181504993

Rehn: First SAA, then application Apr 04, 2009, 15:10 CET | Story | B92 Despite problems with the Lisbon Treaty and the economic crisis, the EU is determined to support Serbia’s European future, Olli Rehn said. The EU enlargement commissioner told daily Večernje Novosti that he believes the European Commission will soon be able to recommend a liberalization of the visa regime for Serbia, but recommended to the Serbian government that it should apply for EU membership once all conditions have been met, which means that the SAA must take effect first. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/rehn_firstsaa_thenapplication-151032441

Govt. calls Horgoš-Požega stretch tender Apr 04, 2009, 15:10 CET | Story | B92 The government has announced a tender for the construction of 10 kilometers of highway from Horgoš to Novi Sad, says Infrastructure Minister Milutin Mrkonjić. The tender is open through April 27, and work is expected to begin by May 5, Mrkonjić said while visiting the construction area around the bridge on the Danube River near Beška. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/govt_callshorgo__-po__egastretchtender-151018567

Missile shield plans dampen Obama’s welcome Apr 04, 2009, 15:10 CET | Story | B92 U.S. President Barack Obama can expect a mixed reception when he arrives in the Czech Republic on Saturday, RIA Novosti reports. Obama will be in Prague for a U.S.-EU summit as Czechs wait to protest U.S. plans for a missile shield in their country. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/missileshieldplansdampenobama_swelcome-151004238

Another ambush killing in Valjevo Apr 04, 2009, 14:40 CET | Story | B92 Unknown attackers shot and killed a man in Valjevo, western Serbia, late Friday night. The victim was identified as Željko Đedović, a local businessman with a criminal record. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/anotherambushkillinginvaljevo-144004996

Mesić on Croatia’s contributions to NATO Apr 04, 2009, 13:40 CET | Story | B92 Croatian President Stjepan Mesić said that Croatia can contribute to NATO operations with its "war experience". “What we bring to NATO is the wartime experience of our military, which many other armies do not have,” Mesić said as his country participated in its first NATO summit as a full-fledged member this weekend. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/mesi__oncroatia___scontributionstonato-134004747

At least dozen killed in New York state shooting Apr 04, 2009, 13:10 CET | Story | B92 New York Governor David Paterson said Friday afternoon that 12 or 13 people were killed in the shooting and hostage taking incident in the city of Binghamton. In a live-televised reaction to the incident, Paterson said that "lives have been lost" in what he called a "brutal attack against innocent people," adding that he believes 12 or 13 people were already confirmed dead. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/atleastdozenkilledinnewyorkstateshooting-131018664

Crisis measures test ruling coalition Apr 04, 2009, 13:10 CET | Story | B92 Two ruling coalition parties have seen their relationship deteriorate with attempts to define measures to fight the economic crisis. This is according to daily Blic, which today writes that the Democrats (DS) and G17 Plus hold different positions on how to save money. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/crisismeasurestestrulingcoalition-131004357

Four die in Ibarska car crash Apr 04, 2009, 12:40 CET | Story | B92 Four persons died while another was seriously injured in a traffic accident south-west of Belgrade this morning. Three vehicles were involved in the crash on the Ibarska highway, which took place between the towns of Ljig and Lazarevac at 04:00 CET Saturday. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/fourdieinibarskacarcrash-124032663

Solana, Thaci meet in Brussels Apr 04, 2009, 12:40 CET | Story | B92 EU Security and Foreign Policies Chief Javier Solana met in Brussels with Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci to discuss relations between the EU and Kosovo. “The overall evaluation is that Kosovo has made progress, but there are many challenges ahead and Kosovo will have to double its efforts,” Solana’s cabinet stated. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/solana_thacimeetinbrussels-124018628

"NATO decision up to Serbia" Apr 04, 2009, 12:40 CET | Story | B92 Serbia joining NATO is a matter of a national decision, and only Serbia can provide an answer to that question, says Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. The western military alliance’s secretary general also said that the organizations relations with Russia are of strategic importance, but that NATO’s relationship with Serbia "has nothing to do with it". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_natodecisionuptoserbia_-124004332

Romas seek temporary accommodation Apr 04, 2009, 11:40 CET | Story | B92 Residents of a Roma shanty town in New Belgrade, whose ramshackle homes were razed yesterday, persist with their demands. The Roma were evicted from the illegal settlement on Friday in order to build an access road to a Student Games 2009 venue. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/romasseektemporaryaccommodation-114018887

Pope’s Serbia visit "unlikely" Apr 04, 2009, 11:40 CET | Story | B92 Pope Benedict XVI was invited to Serbia, but he will not be able to visit unless the invitation is approved by the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC). Participants in the 22nd plenary meeting of the International Bishops’ Conference decided to invite the leader of the Roman Catholic Church to visit Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/pope___sserbiavisit_unlikely_-114004340

No benefits for Fiat in Serbia-Russia deal Apr 04, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 Interior Minister Ivica Dačić and Russian Minister for Emergency Situations Sergei Shoigu signed an intergovernmental protocol in Belgrade on Friday. The protocol deals with exceptions to the free trade regime between the two countries, according to which the exchange of 95 percent of goods will be duty free. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/nobenefitsforfiatinserbia-russiadeal-110546993

NATO leaders gather for summit Apr 04, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 Leaders from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have gathered in Strasbourg on the French-German border for the 60th anniversary of the alliance. Events will be a mixture of ceremony and symbolism amid discussions on Afghanistan and NATO’s future. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/natoleadersgatherforsummit-11053343

Vukčević happy with Brussels conference Apr 04, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević attended a two-day conference of war crimes prosecutors from the territory of the former Yugoslavia. The event ended in Brussels on Friday. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/vuk__evi__happywithbrusselsconference-110519124

British judge attacks human rights court Apr 04, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 A senior British judge has accused the European Court of Human Rights of going beyond its jurisdiction and trying to create a "federal law of Europe". Lord Hoffmann, the second most senior Law Lord, said the Strasbourg court had imposed "uniform rules" on states. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/britishjudgeattackshumanrightscourt-110504743

* Bulgaria *

European Experts Set to Help Bulgaria Administration Apr 03, 2009, 23:33 CET | Story | Novinite.com European experts will arrive in Bulgaria to assist the state administration, the Bulgarian cabinet decided late Thursday.PM Sergey Stanishev was the main advocate of the proposal for outside help from other EU member-states. However, in Brussels his idea was met with a cold shoulder by the EC president Jose Manuel Barroso, the Standart daily newspaper reported.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/europeanexpertssettohelpbulgariaadministration-233348794

Bulgaria Parliament Passes NATO Anniversary Declaration Apr 03, 2009, 23:33 CET | Story | Novinite.com The Bulgarian Parliament passed a declaration on NATO’s 60th anniversary, and the 5th anniversary of Bulgaria as a member of the Alliance.The MPs expressed their support on the Afghanistan issue. Nevertheless, they did not declare their backing on Pakistan as NATO’s priority.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgariaparliamentpassesnatoanniversarydeclaration-233334801

Rasmussen Bid for NATO Job Official Apr 03, 2009, 23:33 CET | Story | Novinite.com Denmark’s Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen has officially declared his bid to become NATO’s next secretary general, according to reports in the Danish press.Jyllands-Posten newspaper cited diplomatic sources indicating that Rasmussen had made the move during a meeting of the alliance’s ambassadors on Thursday evening and that only Turkey had opposed his bid.Rasmussen, Denmark’s premier since 2001, is already reported to have the backing of France, Germany and Britain, following a private agreement between the leaders of the four countries.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/rasmussenbidfornatojobofficial-233320840

Bulgaria Revenue Agency Hits Luxury Yacht Owners Apr 03, 2009, 23:33 CET | Story | Novinite.com The National Revenue Agency has begun checking the owners of 230 luxury yachts in Bulgaria in a bid to increase tax collections, fight fraud and tax evasion.NRA has requested and received the names of the luxury yacht owners by the "Maritime Administration" at the Bulgarian Transport Ministry.NRA agents will investigate the source of money used to purchase the yachts, the way payments have been made, the accounting and property taxes owed.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgariarevenueagencyhitsluxuryyachtowners-233306861

Bulgaria Cuts Ban on Foreigners Entry Apr 03, 2009, 23:32 CET | Story | Novinite.com Bulgaria’s parliament has adopted legal amendments that according to the opposition give the green light for the return of Russian-born Israeli citizen Michael Chernoy.The ban on foreigners to enter Bulgaria has been reduced from ten to five years under amendments to the Foreigners Act, which MPs passed at first reading on Friday.The changes were tabled by the Socialist-led government and have triggered the ire of the opposition, which say they favor the return of controversial businessman Michael Chernoy, who was banned to enter Bulgaria in 2000.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgariacutsbanonforeignersentry-233252891

Bulgaria State Swaps Coastal for Mountainous Land Plots Apr 03, 2009, 23:32 CET | Story | Novinite.com The Bulgarian state has swapped mainly forest land close to the seacoast for private plots in the mountainous regions of the country since the beginning of the year, officials announced on Friday.The announcement was made by the State Forest Agency head Stefan Yurukov weeks after Bulgaria’s national security agency and prosecutors raided the Agriculture Ministry over a tip-off for large-scale illegal land swaps, one of the most widely spread corruption schemes.Yurukov said the deals sealed by the beginning of the year were no more than 47, but they will not be made public.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgariastateswapscoastalformountainouslandplots-23323921

Merkel: NATO to Pick New Chief Friday Evening Apr 03, 2009, 23:32 CET | Story | Novinite.com German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she expected NATO to choose a new secretary general as early as Friday evening, DPA reported."We want to establish the succession this evening," Merkel told journalists in Baden-Baden ahead of a meeting in the German city with US President Barack Obama.Earlier in the day it emerged that Denmark’s Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen has officially declared his bid to become NATO’s next secretary general.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/merkel_natotopicknewchieffridayevening-233225206

Swedish Appello Provides GPS for Bulgaria M-Tel Apr 03, 2009, 23:32 CET | Story | Novinite.com Swedish mobile navigation supplier Appello announced Thursday a partnership with Bulgaria’s leading telecom operator M-Tel, to provide mobile mapping, local search and GPS navigation.M-Tel launches "M-Tel NAVIGATOR", a new mobile service based on Appello’s GPS navigation platform WISEPILOT, GPS Business News reported."By using Appello’s platform we get immediate access to a leading product and the ability to create a user-friendly and uniform experience.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/swedishappelloprovidesgpsforbulgariam-tel-233207713

Bulgaria Set to Open State Run Nanotechnology Center Apr 03, 2009, 23:31 CET | Story | Novinite.com Bulgaria’s cabinet decided to set up a state-owned company dealing in nanotechnology, after discussions late Thursday in Sofia.The venture will be called the Bulgarian Centre of Nanotechnology JSC and its capitalization will amount to EUR 25 M."The creation of this company is a significant step towards building a research and industrial capacity in the fields of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, nanoproduction and micromachinery, which, undoubtedly, is going to have a positive overall effect on the economy of our country," read the Bulgarian government’s statement regarding the founding of the company.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgariasettoopenstaterunnanotechnologycenter-233153813

Steel Mill Workers Vow to Continue Protests Apr 03, 2009, 23:31 CET | Story | Novinite.com The workers from the troubled Bulgarian steel mill "Kermikovtzi" are protesting Friday for the third day in a row.The workers vowed to continue their protest rally, blocking downtown Sofia, until the mill’s future becomes clear. They demand the State finds a bidder for the mill and their overdue salaries they say have not been paid since November.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/steelmillworkersvowtocontinueprotests-233139825

Bulgaria No Longer Cheap Tourist Destination Apr 03, 2009, 23:31 CET | Story | Novinite.com Bulgaria is no longer presented as a cheap tourist destination, and it no longer has a low price advantage.This became clear from the traditional annual poll on the winter tourist season, whose results were provided by Aneliya Krushkova, Chair of the State Tourist Agency (STA).3 310 foreign tourists and 1 553 Bulgarians were interviewed between December 25, 2008, and February 7, 2009, ant took part in the survey conducted by the marketing research company, MBMD.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgarianolongercheaptouristdestination-233125789

Numerous Companies Involved in Draining Bulgaria Steel Mill Apr 03, 2009, 23:31 CET | Story | Novinite.com Over 10 companies, some of which are based offshore, have drained money from the troubled Bulgarian steel mill "Kremikovtzi".The statement was made Friday by the Sofia Deputy City Prosecutor, Bozhidar Dzhambazov, during the trail session against the former President of the CSKA Football Club and former "Kremikovtzi" Director, Alexander Tomov.Tomov is indicted for document fraud and embezzlement of over EUR 5 M from CSKA and BGN 29 M from the mill.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/numerouscompaniesinvolvedindrainingbulgariasteelmill-233111838

Bulgaria PM Heads for Moscow after Sofia Energy Summit Apr 03, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev will pay a working visit to Moscow from April 26 to 28, the press office of the government announced.The visit will take place a day after the international energy summit in Sofia, which is expected to be attended by Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and precedes the EU-Caspian summit in Prague, organized by the Czech Presidency of the block.Stanishev is expected to confer with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, with State Duma Chairman Boris Gryzlov, and with Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgariapmheadsformoscowaftersofiaenergysummit-233057896

Bulgarian Lumber Industry Endangered Apr 03, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com The Bulgarian timber and wood-processing industry are falling apart, and their future is in danger.That was announced by the chair of the States Forestry Agency, Stefan Yurukov, at the opening of the Bulgaria’s Forest Week, and the 130th anniversary of forestry service creation.Sales have halved year-on-year, and the market is still going down.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/bulgarianlumberindustryendangered-23304442

German Company N-Vision Invests EUR 300 in Bulgaria Wind Power Parks Apr 03, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com The German company N-Vision Energy is going to invest about EUR 300 M in the construction of two wind power parks in Bulgaria.The wind parks with a total capacity of 241 MW are supposed to be completed by 2011, the Pari Daily reported. However, N-Vision energy still has not announced where in Bulgaria exactly the wind parks will be located.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/germancompanyn-visioninvestseur300inbulgariawindpowerparks-233030187

Russian Gas Supplies to Bulgaria Restored to 80% Apr 03, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com Russian gas supplies to Bulgaria have been restored to 80% of normal volumes two days after an explosion on a Moldovan section of a major pipeline, a senior official at Bulgarian gas monopoly Bulgargaz said on Friday.Dimitar Gogov, executive director of Bulgargaz, announced that the company is being delivered 6 million cubic meters of gas per day.Full supplies to Bulgaria are expected to be resumed in a day or two.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/russiangassuppliestobulgariarestoredto80_-233015950

No offers for Ruse airport Apr 03, 2009, 18:55 CET | Story | News.BG The only candidate gave up participation in the tender procedure >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/nooffersforruseairport-185505161

* Croatia *

* Moldova *

U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION ON MOLDOVA’S APRIL 5TH ELECTIONS Apr 04, 2009, 08:05 CET | Story | Moldova Azi On April 1, 2009, the U.S. Senate passed a Resolution by unanimous consent urging the Government of the Republic of Moldova to ensure a fair and democratic election process for the parliamentary elections on April 5, 2009. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/u_s_senateresolutiononmoldova_sapril5thelections-0805134

* Romania *

Romania’s government willing to give Ford the requested guarantees of EUR 320m Apr 04, 2009, 13:10 CET | Story | Business Standard Romania’s government approved a memorandum by which it will give the American car maker Ford the biggest guarantee of the last 20 years, of 320 million euros, to keep up the investments in the Craiova plant, declared the economy minister Adriean Videanu >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/romania_sgovernmentwillingtogivefordtherequestedguaranteesofeur320m-131033437

Romanian Insurer Omniasig Quadruples ‘08 Gross Profit to 168.6 Mln Lei (40.2 Mln Euro) Apr 03, 2009, 19:05 CET | Story | SeeNews BUCHAREST (Romania), April 3 (SeeNews) - Romanian insurer Omniasig, part of Austria’s Vienna Insurance Group, reported on Friday a preliminary gross profit of 168.6 million lei ($54.1 million/40.2 million euro) for 2008, four times higher than a year ago. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/romanianinsureromniasigquadriples___08grossprofitto168_6mlnlei_40_2mln-183730

* Serbia *

* Slovenia *

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