Seenews: news report of 21.03.2009
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* Bosnia *
Nabucco pipeline EU priority after all Mar 21, 2009, 17:05 CET | Story | B92 Czech Vice-President Aleksandar Vondra said that the Nabucco gas pipeline has become a priority of the EU once again. The Nabucco pipeline will be financed with free assets from the Union’s budget, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/nabuccopipelineeupriorityafterall-170504534
Libyans pull out of Zastava Arms contract Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 Zastava Arms union leader Dragan Ilić has confirmed for B92 that an export deal with Libya worth USD 37mn has fallen through. The Libyan buyer decided to terminate the contract after the Kragujevac-based Serbian weapons manufacturer failed to honor its provisions, as the state refused to issue the necessary export licenses, Ilić said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/libyanspulloutofzastavaarmscontract-153528658
Last debate ahead of Macedonia polls Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 In the last debate before the presidential elections in Macedonia, the candidates spoke about the name conflict with Greece and Euro-Atlantic integrations. Ruling VMRO-DPMNE candidate Gorgi Ivanov said that as president, he would push for NATO membership and for the dispute with Greece over the country’s name to be solved without hurting the national integrity of Macedonia. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/lastdebateaheadofmacedoniapolls-153516941
British MP to challenge ban from Canada Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 George Galloway, a controversial member of the British Parliament, said he will fight a ruling that he should be barred from Canada as a security risk. Galloway told the Toronto Sun Friday he plans a court fight against Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. He said that he has been to Canada many times up to last year. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/britishmptochallengebanfromcanada-153504718
"No more excuses over statute" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 League of Vojvodina Social Democrats (LSV) official Bojan Kostreš says there is no longer any justification for the Vojvodina statute not to be sent to MPs. He told Novi Sad daily Dnevnik that there can be "no more excuses that parliament is ineffective", adding that the LSV – which supports the government in parliament – will ask Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and Vojvodina Executive Council President Bojan Pajtić to publicly state whether there is obstruction in the process of transferring authority to Vojvodina. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_nomoreexcusesoverstatute_-143528548
K. Albanians "happy with Ban report" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Kosovo’s Albanian institutions have appraised Ban Ki-Moon’s latest report positively, Beta news agency says. However, they will ask for the UN mission in Kosovo, UNMIK, to end its mandate, the agency quotes the Albanian language media in Priština. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/k_albanians_happywithbanreport_-143516705
Hungarian PM announces resignation Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Ferenc Gyurcsany announced on Saturday that he had decided to step down as Hungary’s prime minister. According to various news sources, Gyurcsany told delegates to the weekend conference of the governing Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) that he would officially inform parliament on Monday of his intention to step aside. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/hungarianpmannouncesresignation-143504325
Jelašić: No end of crisis before 2011 Mar 21, 2009, 12:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia is not on the verge of bankruptcy, but it cannot expect to get out of the economic crisis before 2011, NBS Governor Radovan Jelašić says. The central bank chief said that the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new arrangement are ongoing, focusing on ways to secure better payment of budget revenues and decreasing public spending. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/jela__i___noendofcrisisbefore2011-123504550
U.S. "disappointed" with Spain’s KFOR decision Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 Official Washington says it is very disappointed with Madrid’s decision to withdraw its troops from NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping force in Kosovo. U.S. State Department Spokesman Robert Wood told a news conference in Washington on Friday that "in 1999, NATO allies agreed on several principles", which include that they would "go in together, and exit together". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/u_s__disappointed_withspain_skfordecision-120517176
Russian parliament: Close Hague, renew Kosovo talks Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 The deputies of the Russian Duma on Friday addressed the issue of Kosovo and the Un war crimes tribunal at the Hague. They urged president Dmitry Medvedev and PM Vladimir Putin, to make "every possible effort so that the negotiations on Kosovo’s status could be renewed with full respect of UN Security Council Resolution 1244", and called for the termination of the mandate of the International War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, ICTY, informally known as the Hague Tribunal. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/russianparliament_closehague_renewkosovotalks-120504961
Officer in custody after shooting incident Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The police officer that shot and killed a man in New Belgrade two days ago was been taken into custody, Interior Minister Ivica Dačić confirmed for B92. Dačić said that he is very sorry about the tragic events leading to the death of Đorđe Zarić, 24, and has already ordered changes within the riot police brigade, among them the chief of the unit, B92 has learned. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/officerincustodyaftershootingincident-113527756
"Balkans needs new Dayton" Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The Balkans needs a new Dayton agreement, says Daniel Serwer of the American Institute for Peace. This U.S. analyst told Belgrade’s Večernje Novosti daily that the EU should set constitutional reforms as a condition for Bosnia-Herzegovina to join, while, "unless there is agreement within Bosnia-Herzegovina", the EU and the United States "should start Dayton 2". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_balkansneedsnewdayton_-113516100
At least 9 die in armed clashes in Dagestan Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 At least nine people have died since March 19 in armed clashes between government forces and rebels in Russia’s province of Dagestan, local media reported. The clashes appeared to be the worst in weeks in the mainly Muslim region in the North Caucasus, which has a tradition of rebellions against Moscow’s rule. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/atleast9dieinarmedclashesindagestan-11350476
Serbia, Croatia to foster energy ties Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 Energy Minister Petear Škundrić said Friday that Serbia and Croatia plan to foster cooperation in the energy industry sector. This should also include construction of oil and gas pipelines, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/serbia_croatiatofosterenergyties-110516782
"Belgrade good place to hide" Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević told daily Politika that he believes Ratko Mladić could find himself at the Hague Tribunal by the end of the year. Vukčević said that "Belgrade is a possible hiding location" of the former Bosnian Serb general. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_belgradegoodplacetohide_-110504619
North Korea confirms detention of two U.S. journalists Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 North Korea has confirmed that it detained two U.S. journalists this week, accusing them of "illegally" entering the country. The North’s official news agency said Saturday the Americans were taken into custody Tuesday while crossing the North Korea-China border. It said the matter is under investigation. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/northkoreaconfirmsdetentionoftwou_s_journalists-103528920
Landmark bank vote in German parliament Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Members of the lower house of the German parliament have approved a law giving the government power to take control of banks hit by the financial crisis. The temporary legislation gives the state the right to seize all shares in stricken banks. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/landmarkbankvoteingermanparliament-10351797
Minister announces "record arms sales" Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia expects to keep exporting arms at a record pace this year, Defense Minister Dreagan Šutanovac was quoted as saying. But he also announced job cuts in state-owned weapons manufacturers to boost profits. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/ministerannounces_recordarmssales_-103504887
* Bulgaria *
New Bulgaria Gas Reserve Set to Stabilize Regional Supply Mar 20, 2009, 23:31 CET | Story | Novinite.com The new natural gas deposit near the Bulgarian village of Deventsi will give Bulgaria gas storage facilities almost as large as those of the Ukraine.Energy expert, Professor Atanas Tassev, announced; "Bulgaria can extract natural gas from the newly discovered field by the village of Deventsi, northern Bulgaria for the coming six or seven years,"According to geologists, the field holds about 6,6 billion cubic meters of gas.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/newbulgariagasreservesettostabilizeregionalsupply-233116968
Traffic Slows over Crisis at Bulgaria’s Sofia Airport Mar 20, 2009, 23:31 CET | Story | Novinite.com In February there was a fall in traffic at Sofia Airport for the first time since the start of the global financial crisis, the Airport press center stated Friday.The main fall came in chartered and business flights which are being affected badly by the current global financial crisis. Normal airline flights were not affected as badly, with most of them leaving and arriving in Sofia full.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/trafficslowsovercrisisatbulgaria_ssofiaairport-233105133
100 000 People Attend Mall Plovdiv on Opening Day Mar 20, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com Over 100 000 people attended the newest shopping mall in Bulgaria, Mall Plovdiv, on its opening day on Thursday.Most of the visitors also attended the grand concert of Bulgarian pop stars dedicated to the opening of the first shopping mall in Plovdiv, the mall owners have announced.The Cinema City multiplex complex at Mall Plovdiv was formally opened on Friday.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/100000peopleattendmallplovdivonopeningday-233053345
Largest Paper Mill in Bulgaria Closes over Crisis Mar 20, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com The largest paper mill in Bulgaria in the town of Stamboliyski is closing down until further notice due to the global financial crisis.The shutdown is part of the mill owner Mondi’s restructuring plan aimed at curbing the effect of the economic crisis. The company has temporarily closed or offloaded factories in the UK, Sweden, Hungary, Denmark, France and Spain to focus on core operations and optimise production.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/largestpapermillinbulgariaclosesovercrisis-233041563
Swiss Golden Tulip to Manage Bulgaria Golf Resort at Black Sea Mar 20, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com The Swiss Golden Tulip Hospitality Group will be the operator for the newly built Royal Tulip Golf, Spa & Wellness Resort in Bulgaria’s Balchik.The company has signed a management agreement with Royal Bulgarian Ltd., the web site hospitality.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/swissgoldentuliptomanagebulgariagolfresortatblacksea-233029664
Moody’s: Bulgaria Economy Stable, 2009 Recession Expected Mar 20, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed Friday the Baa3 local and foreign currency ratings of the Bulgarian government, saying that the outlook remains stable."Bulgaria is likely to experience a difficult recession in 2009 as the economy suffers from shrinking exports and slowing inflows of foreign capital... Nevertheless, many years of prudent fiscal policy and low debt mean that the government is well positioned to cope with the situation", Kenneth Orchard, Vice President-Senior Analyst in Moody’s Sovereign Risk Group, commented.... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/moody_s_bulgariaeconomystable_2009recessionexpected-233017899
BTC Wants Greater Reduction of Mobile Service Prices Mar 20, 2009, 23:30 CET | Story | Novinite.com The Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC) has asked for lower prices on mobile communication services.BTC has appealed to the Bulgarian Consumers Protection Commission, European Commissioner Meglena Kuneva, European Commissioner for Information Society and Media, Viviane Reding, and Bulgaria’s Ombudsman, Ginyo Ganev, over the decision of the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) to lower mobile communication prices. According to the decision the price per minute of mobile phone talk will be decreased by BGN 0,02 (from BGN 0,25 to BGN 0,23).... >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/btcwantsgreaterreductionofmobileserviceprices-233005662
* Croatia *
Nabucco pipeline EU priority after all Mar 21, 2009, 17:05 CET | Story | B92 Czech Vice-President Aleksandar Vondra said that the Nabucco gas pipeline has become a priority of the EU once again. The Nabucco pipeline will be financed with free assets from the Union’s budget, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/nabuccopipelineeupriorityafterall-170504534
Libyans pull out of Zastava Arms contract Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 Zastava Arms union leader Dragan Ilić has confirmed for B92 that an export deal with Libya worth USD 37mn has fallen through. The Libyan buyer decided to terminate the contract after the Kragujevac-based Serbian weapons manufacturer failed to honor its provisions, as the state refused to issue the necessary export licenses, Ilić said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/libyanspulloutofzastavaarmscontract-153528658
Last debate ahead of Macedonia polls Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 In the last debate before the presidential elections in Macedonia, the candidates spoke about the name conflict with Greece and Euro-Atlantic integrations. Ruling VMRO-DPMNE candidate Gorgi Ivanov said that as president, he would push for NATO membership and for the dispute with Greece over the country’s name to be solved without hurting the national integrity of Macedonia. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/lastdebateaheadofmacedoniapolls-153516941
British MP to challenge ban from Canada Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 George Galloway, a controversial member of the British Parliament, said he will fight a ruling that he should be barred from Canada as a security risk. Galloway told the Toronto Sun Friday he plans a court fight against Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. He said that he has been to Canada many times up to last year. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/britishmptochallengebanfromcanada-153504718
"No more excuses over statute" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 League of Vojvodina Social Democrats (LSV) official Bojan Kostreš says there is no longer any justification for the Vojvodina statute not to be sent to MPs. He told Novi Sad daily Dnevnik that there can be "no more excuses that parliament is ineffective", adding that the LSV – which supports the government in parliament – will ask Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and Vojvodina Executive Council President Bojan Pajtić to publicly state whether there is obstruction in the process of transferring authority to Vojvodina. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_nomoreexcusesoverstatute_-143528548
K. Albanians "happy with Ban report" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Kosovo’s Albanian institutions have appraised Ban Ki-Moon’s latest report positively, Beta news agency says. However, they will ask for the UN mission in Kosovo, UNMIK, to end its mandate, the agency quotes the Albanian language media in Priština. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/k_albanians_happywithbanreport_-143516705
Hungarian PM announces resignation Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Ferenc Gyurcsany announced on Saturday that he had decided to step down as Hungary’s prime minister. According to various news sources, Gyurcsany told delegates to the weekend conference of the governing Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) that he would officially inform parliament on Monday of his intention to step aside. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/hungarianpmannouncesresignation-143504325
Jelašić: No end of crisis before 2011 Mar 21, 2009, 12:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia is not on the verge of bankruptcy, but it cannot expect to get out of the economic crisis before 2011, NBS Governor Radovan Jelašić says. The central bank chief said that the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new arrangement are ongoing, focusing on ways to secure better payment of budget revenues and decreasing public spending. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/jela__i___noendofcrisisbefore2011-123504550
U.S. "disappointed" with Spain’s KFOR decision Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 Official Washington says it is very disappointed with Madrid’s decision to withdraw its troops from NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping force in Kosovo. U.S. State Department Spokesman Robert Wood told a news conference in Washington on Friday that "in 1999, NATO allies agreed on several principles", which include that they would "go in together, and exit together". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/u_s__disappointed_withspain_skfordecision-120517176
Russian parliament: Close Hague, renew Kosovo talks Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 The deputies of the Russian Duma on Friday addressed the issue of Kosovo and the Un war crimes tribunal at the Hague. They urged president Dmitry Medvedev and PM Vladimir Putin, to make "every possible effort so that the negotiations on Kosovo’s status could be renewed with full respect of UN Security Council Resolution 1244", and called for the termination of the mandate of the International War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, ICTY, informally known as the Hague Tribunal. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/russianparliament_closehague_renewkosovotalks-120504961
Officer in custody after shooting incident Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The police officer that shot and killed a man in New Belgrade two days ago was been taken into custody, Interior Minister Ivica Dačić confirmed for B92. Dačić said that he is very sorry about the tragic events leading to the death of Đorđe Zarić, 24, and has already ordered changes within the riot police brigade, among them the chief of the unit, B92 has learned. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/officerincustodyaftershootingincident-113527756
"Balkans needs new Dayton" Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The Balkans needs a new Dayton agreement, says Daniel Serwer of the American Institute for Peace. This U.S. analyst told Belgrade’s Večernje Novosti daily that the EU should set constitutional reforms as a condition for Bosnia-Herzegovina to join, while, "unless there is agreement within Bosnia-Herzegovina", the EU and the United States "should start Dayton 2". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_balkansneedsnewdayton_-113516100
At least 9 die in armed clashes in Dagestan Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 At least nine people have died since March 19 in armed clashes between government forces and rebels in Russia’s province of Dagestan, local media reported. The clashes appeared to be the worst in weeks in the mainly Muslim region in the North Caucasus, which has a tradition of rebellions against Moscow’s rule. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/atleast9dieinarmedclashesindagestan-11350476
Serbia, Croatia to foster energy ties Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 Energy Minister Petear Škundrić said Friday that Serbia and Croatia plan to foster cooperation in the energy industry sector. This should also include construction of oil and gas pipelines, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/serbia_croatiatofosterenergyties-110516782
"Belgrade good place to hide" Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević told daily Politika that he believes Ratko Mladić could find himself at the Hague Tribunal by the end of the year. Vukčević said that "Belgrade is a possible hiding location" of the former Bosnian Serb general. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_belgradegoodplacetohide_-110504619
North Korea confirms detention of two U.S. journalists Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 North Korea has confirmed that it detained two U.S. journalists this week, accusing them of "illegally" entering the country. The North’s official news agency said Saturday the Americans were taken into custody Tuesday while crossing the North Korea-China border. It said the matter is under investigation. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/northkoreaconfirmsdetentionoftwou_s_journalists-103528920
Landmark bank vote in German parliament Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Members of the lower house of the German parliament have approved a law giving the government power to take control of banks hit by the financial crisis. The temporary legislation gives the state the right to seize all shares in stricken banks. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/landmarkbankvoteingermanparliament-10351797
Minister announces "record arms sales" Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia expects to keep exporting arms at a record pace this year, Defense Minister Dreagan Šutanovac was quoted as saying. But he also announced job cuts in state-owned weapons manufacturers to boost profits. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/ministerannounces_recordarmssales_-103504887
* Serbia *
Nabucco pipeline EU priority after all Mar 21, 2009, 17:05 CET | Story | B92 Czech Vice-President Aleksandar Vondra said that the Nabucco gas pipeline has become a priority of the EU once again. The Nabucco pipeline will be financed with free assets from the Union’s budget, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/nabuccopipelineeupriorityafterall-170504534
Libyans pull out of Zastava Arms contract Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 Zastava Arms union leader Dragan Ilić has confirmed for B92 that an export deal with Libya worth USD 37mn has fallen through. The Libyan buyer decided to terminate the contract after the Kragujevac-based Serbian weapons manufacturer failed to honor its provisions, as the state refused to issue the necessary export licenses, Ilić said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/libyanspulloutofzastavaarmscontract-153528658
Last debate ahead of Macedonia polls Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 In the last debate before the presidential elections in Macedonia, the candidates spoke about the name conflict with Greece and Euro-Atlantic integrations. Ruling VMRO-DPMNE candidate Gorgi Ivanov said that as president, he would push for NATO membership and for the dispute with Greece over the country’s name to be solved without hurting the national integrity of Macedonia. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/lastdebateaheadofmacedoniapolls-153516941
British MP to challenge ban from Canada Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 George Galloway, a controversial member of the British Parliament, said he will fight a ruling that he should be barred from Canada as a security risk. Galloway told the Toronto Sun Friday he plans a court fight against Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. He said that he has been to Canada many times up to last year. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/britishmptochallengebanfromcanada-153504718
"No more excuses over statute" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 League of Vojvodina Social Democrats (LSV) official Bojan Kostreš says there is no longer any justification for the Vojvodina statute not to be sent to MPs. He told Novi Sad daily Dnevnik that there can be "no more excuses that parliament is ineffective", adding that the LSV – which supports the government in parliament – will ask Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and Vojvodina Executive Council President Bojan Pajtić to publicly state whether there is obstruction in the process of transferring authority to Vojvodina. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_nomoreexcusesoverstatute_-143528548
K. Albanians "happy with Ban report" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Kosovo’s Albanian institutions have appraised Ban Ki-Moon’s latest report positively, Beta news agency says. However, they will ask for the UN mission in Kosovo, UNMIK, to end its mandate, the agency quotes the Albanian language media in Priština. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/k_albanians_happywithbanreport_-143516705
Hungarian PM announces resignation Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Ferenc Gyurcsany announced on Saturday that he had decided to step down as Hungary’s prime minister. According to various news sources, Gyurcsany told delegates to the weekend conference of the governing Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) that he would officially inform parliament on Monday of his intention to step aside. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/hungarianpmannouncesresignation-143504325
Jelašić: No end of crisis before 2011 Mar 21, 2009, 12:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia is not on the verge of bankruptcy, but it cannot expect to get out of the economic crisis before 2011, NBS Governor Radovan Jelašić says. The central bank chief said that the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new arrangement are ongoing, focusing on ways to secure better payment of budget revenues and decreasing public spending. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/jela__i___noendofcrisisbefore2011-123504550
U.S. "disappointed" with Spain’s KFOR decision Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 Official Washington says it is very disappointed with Madrid’s decision to withdraw its troops from NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping force in Kosovo. U.S. State Department Spokesman Robert Wood told a news conference in Washington on Friday that "in 1999, NATO allies agreed on several principles", which include that they would "go in together, and exit together". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/u_s__disappointed_withspain_skfordecision-120517176
Russian parliament: Close Hague, renew Kosovo talks Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 The deputies of the Russian Duma on Friday addressed the issue of Kosovo and the Un war crimes tribunal at the Hague. They urged president Dmitry Medvedev and PM Vladimir Putin, to make "every possible effort so that the negotiations on Kosovo’s status could be renewed with full respect of UN Security Council Resolution 1244", and called for the termination of the mandate of the International War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, ICTY, informally known as the Hague Tribunal. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/russianparliament_closehague_renewkosovotalks-120504961
Officer in custody after shooting incident Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The police officer that shot and killed a man in New Belgrade two days ago was been taken into custody, Interior Minister Ivica Dačić confirmed for B92. Dačić said that he is very sorry about the tragic events leading to the death of Đorđe Zarić, 24, and has already ordered changes within the riot police brigade, among them the chief of the unit, B92 has learned. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/officerincustodyaftershootingincident-113527756
"Balkans needs new Dayton" Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The Balkans needs a new Dayton agreement, says Daniel Serwer of the American Institute for Peace. This U.S. analyst told Belgrade’s Večernje Novosti daily that the EU should set constitutional reforms as a condition for Bosnia-Herzegovina to join, while, "unless there is agreement within Bosnia-Herzegovina", the EU and the United States "should start Dayton 2". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_balkansneedsnewdayton_-113516100
At least 9 die in armed clashes in Dagestan Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 At least nine people have died since March 19 in armed clashes between government forces and rebels in Russia’s province of Dagestan, local media reported. The clashes appeared to be the worst in weeks in the mainly Muslim region in the North Caucasus, which has a tradition of rebellions against Moscow’s rule. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/atleast9dieinarmedclashesindagestan-11350476
Serbia, Croatia to foster energy ties Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 Energy Minister Petear Škundrić said Friday that Serbia and Croatia plan to foster cooperation in the energy industry sector. This should also include construction of oil and gas pipelines, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/serbia_croatiatofosterenergyties-110516782
"Belgrade good place to hide" Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević told daily Politika that he believes Ratko Mladić could find himself at the Hague Tribunal by the end of the year. Vukčević said that "Belgrade is a possible hiding location" of the former Bosnian Serb general. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_belgradegoodplacetohide_-110504619
North Korea confirms detention of two U.S. journalists Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 North Korea has confirmed that it detained two U.S. journalists this week, accusing them of "illegally" entering the country. The North’s official news agency said Saturday the Americans were taken into custody Tuesday while crossing the North Korea-China border. It said the matter is under investigation. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/northkoreaconfirmsdetentionoftwou_s_journalists-103528920
Landmark bank vote in German parliament Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Members of the lower house of the German parliament have approved a law giving the government power to take control of banks hit by the financial crisis. The temporary legislation gives the state the right to seize all shares in stricken banks. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/landmarkbankvoteingermanparliament-10351797
Minister announces "record arms sales" Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia expects to keep exporting arms at a record pace this year, Defense Minister Dreagan Šutanovac was quoted as saying. But he also announced job cuts in state-owned weapons manufacturers to boost profits. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/ministerannounces_recordarmssales_-103504887
* Slovenia *
Nabucco pipeline EU priority after all Mar 21, 2009, 17:05 CET | Story | B92 Czech Vice-President Aleksandar Vondra said that the Nabucco gas pipeline has become a priority of the EU once again. The Nabucco pipeline will be financed with free assets from the Union’s budget, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/nabuccopipelineeupriorityafterall-170504534
Libyans pull out of Zastava Arms contract Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 Zastava Arms union leader Dragan Ilić has confirmed for B92 that an export deal with Libya worth USD 37mn has fallen through. The Libyan buyer decided to terminate the contract after the Kragujevac-based Serbian weapons manufacturer failed to honor its provisions, as the state refused to issue the necessary export licenses, Ilić said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/libyanspulloutofzastavaarmscontract-153528658
Last debate ahead of Macedonia polls Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 In the last debate before the presidential elections in Macedonia, the candidates spoke about the name conflict with Greece and Euro-Atlantic integrations. Ruling VMRO-DPMNE candidate Gorgi Ivanov said that as president, he would push for NATO membership and for the dispute with Greece over the country’s name to be solved without hurting the national integrity of Macedonia. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/lastdebateaheadofmacedoniapolls-153516941
British MP to challenge ban from Canada Mar 21, 2009, 15:35 CET | Story | B92 George Galloway, a controversial member of the British Parliament, said he will fight a ruling that he should be barred from Canada as a security risk. Galloway told the Toronto Sun Friday he plans a court fight against Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. He said that he has been to Canada many times up to last year. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/britishmptochallengebanfromcanada-153504718
"No more excuses over statute" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 League of Vojvodina Social Democrats (LSV) official Bojan Kostreš says there is no longer any justification for the Vojvodina statute not to be sent to MPs. He told Novi Sad daily Dnevnik that there can be "no more excuses that parliament is ineffective", adding that the LSV – which supports the government in parliament – will ask Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković and Vojvodina Executive Council President Bojan Pajtić to publicly state whether there is obstruction in the process of transferring authority to Vojvodina. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_nomoreexcusesoverstatute_-143528548
K. Albanians "happy with Ban report" Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Kosovo’s Albanian institutions have appraised Ban Ki-Moon’s latest report positively, Beta news agency says. However, they will ask for the UN mission in Kosovo, UNMIK, to end its mandate, the agency quotes the Albanian language media in Priština. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/k_albanians_happywithbanreport_-143516705
Hungarian PM announces resignation Mar 21, 2009, 14:35 CET | Story | B92 Ferenc Gyurcsany announced on Saturday that he had decided to step down as Hungary’s prime minister. According to various news sources, Gyurcsany told delegates to the weekend conference of the governing Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) that he would officially inform parliament on Monday of his intention to step aside. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/hungarianpmannouncesresignation-143504325
Jelašić: No end of crisis before 2011 Mar 21, 2009, 12:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia is not on the verge of bankruptcy, but it cannot expect to get out of the economic crisis before 2011, NBS Governor Radovan Jelašić says. The central bank chief said that the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new arrangement are ongoing, focusing on ways to secure better payment of budget revenues and decreasing public spending. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/jela__i___noendofcrisisbefore2011-123504550
U.S. "disappointed" with Spain’s KFOR decision Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 Official Washington says it is very disappointed with Madrid’s decision to withdraw its troops from NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping force in Kosovo. U.S. State Department Spokesman Robert Wood told a news conference in Washington on Friday that "in 1999, NATO allies agreed on several principles", which include that they would "go in together, and exit together". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/u_s__disappointed_withspain_skfordecision-120517176
Russian parliament: Close Hague, renew Kosovo talks Mar 21, 2009, 12:05 CET | Story | B92 The deputies of the Russian Duma on Friday addressed the issue of Kosovo and the Un war crimes tribunal at the Hague. They urged president Dmitry Medvedev and PM Vladimir Putin, to make "every possible effort so that the negotiations on Kosovo’s status could be renewed with full respect of UN Security Council Resolution 1244", and called for the termination of the mandate of the International War Crimes Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, ICTY, informally known as the Hague Tribunal. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/russianparliament_closehague_renewkosovotalks-120504961
Officer in custody after shooting incident Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The police officer that shot and killed a man in New Belgrade two days ago was been taken into custody, Interior Minister Ivica Dačić confirmed for B92. Dačić said that he is very sorry about the tragic events leading to the death of Đorđe Zarić, 24, and has already ordered changes within the riot police brigade, among them the chief of the unit, B92 has learned. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/officerincustodyaftershootingincident-113527756
"Balkans needs new Dayton" Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 The Balkans needs a new Dayton agreement, says Daniel Serwer of the American Institute for Peace. This U.S. analyst told Belgrade’s Večernje Novosti daily that the EU should set constitutional reforms as a condition for Bosnia-Herzegovina to join, while, "unless there is agreement within Bosnia-Herzegovina", the EU and the United States "should start Dayton 2". >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_balkansneedsnewdayton_-113516100
At least 9 die in armed clashes in Dagestan Mar 21, 2009, 11:35 CET | Story | B92 At least nine people have died since March 19 in armed clashes between government forces and rebels in Russia’s province of Dagestan, local media reported. The clashes appeared to be the worst in weeks in the mainly Muslim region in the North Caucasus, which has a tradition of rebellions against Moscow’s rule. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/atleast9dieinarmedclashesindagestan-11350476
Serbia, Croatia to foster energy ties Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 Energy Minister Petear Škundrić said Friday that Serbia and Croatia plan to foster cooperation in the energy industry sector. This should also include construction of oil and gas pipelines, he said. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/serbia_croatiatofosterenergyties-110516782
"Belgrade good place to hide" Mar 21, 2009, 11:05 CET | Story | B92 War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević told daily Politika that he believes Ratko Mladić could find himself at the Hague Tribunal by the end of the year. Vukčević said that "Belgrade is a possible hiding location" of the former Bosnian Serb general. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/_belgradegoodplacetohide_-110504619
North Korea confirms detention of two U.S. journalists Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 North Korea has confirmed that it detained two U.S. journalists this week, accusing them of "illegally" entering the country. The North’s official news agency said Saturday the Americans were taken into custody Tuesday while crossing the North Korea-China border. It said the matter is under investigation. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/northkoreaconfirmsdetentionoftwou_s_journalists-103528920
Landmark bank vote in German parliament Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Members of the lower house of the German parliament have approved a law giving the government power to take control of banks hit by the financial crisis. The temporary legislation gives the state the right to seize all shares in stricken banks. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/landmarkbankvoteingermanparliament-10351797
Minister announces "record arms sales" Mar 21, 2009, 10:35 CET | Story | B92 Serbia expects to keep exporting arms at a record pace this year, Defense Minister Dreagan Šutanovac was quoted as saying. But he also announced job cuts in state-owned weapons manufacturers to boost profits. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/ministerannounces_recordarmssales_-103504887
Drug Maker Krka Drags Slovenian Indices Down, Bonds Lift Turnover Mar 20, 2009, 19:04 CET | Story | SeeNews LJUBLJANA (Slovenia), March 20 (SeeNews) - Plunging stock of Slovenian drug maker Krka pulled down the Slovenian bourse indices on Friday as deals in bonds lifted the overall volume, data of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE) showed. >http://seenews.com/news/latestnews/drugmakerkrkadragsslovenianindicesdown_bondsliftturnover-185431
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