New parliament holds first session 09:54 | Source:B92, Beta
The mandates of all 250 MPs elected at the May 11 elections have been verified at today's constitutive session of parliament.
JS: Ruling coalition with DS next week 14:01 | Source:B92, Beta, Tanjug
United Serbia (JS) leader Dragan Marković says the coalition grouped round the SPS will form a governing coalition with the Democratic Party (DS) next week.
EU, Hague welcome Župljanin arrest 15:54 | Source:B92, Beta, Tanjug
The Hague Tribunal and the EU have welcomed the arrest of war crimes fugitive Stojan Župljanin.
Holland refuses to ratify SAA 10:36 | Source:Beta
Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen says he will not submit the SAA signed between the EU and Serbia to parliament for ratification.
"KPS to be under UNMIK control" 15:08 | Source:Beta
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has proposed the Kosovo Police Service (KPS) be answerable to international police in Serb areas, report Priština media.
Nikolić: Voters will punish SPS 09:22 | Source:Beta
SRS deputy leader Tomislav Nikolić says “it’s looking ever more likely that the government will go the other way”—i.e., that it will be formed by the SPS and the DS.
Rehn: Serbia's progress in her own hands 10:45 | Source:B92
The EU says it is prepared to do all it can to accelerate Serbia’s path to candidate status, as soon as all the required conditions are met, says Olli Rehn.
"Compromise key to prosperous Balkans" 09:42 | Source:Tanjug
FM Vuk Jeremić says a mutually acceptable solution for Kosovo’s future status is a prerequisite for a democratic, stable, secure and prosperous Balkans.
Assembly approves Kosovo anthem 15:12 | Source:Tanjug
The Kosovo assembly has approved by a majority vote a composition called "Europe" by Mehdi Mendiqi, a tune with no lyrics, as Kosovo's national anthem.
"South Stream to start in 2011 at latest" 12:19 | Source:Tanjug
Gazprom Chairman Aleksei Miller says that the South Stream pipeline's passage through Serbia will be confirmed by next year.
Anniversary of journalist's murder 13:19 | Source:B92
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the murder of daily Večernje Novosti journalist Milan Pantić.
Property return process in Kosovo 11:58 | Source:Beta
The Kosovo Property Agency (KAI) has begun ruling on applications for the return of the owner’s or management rights for property in the province.
Medvedev talks SPC churches in Kosovo 18:46 | Source:Tanjug
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and UNESCO chief Koichiro Matsuura spoke about the restoration of the Serb churches in Kosovo, reports say.
4 arrested for human trafficking, child abuse 16:36 | Source:Beta
Four people were taken into custody at the District Prosecution in Banja Luka yesterday, on suspicion of human trafficking, prostitution and child abuse.
Vujanović: Not right time for Kosovo 11:06 | Source:Beta
Our position on Kosovo is very sensitive and everyone understands it, Montenegrin President Filip Vujanović has told Deutsche Welle.
Greece, Macedonia to continue name talks 16:23 | Source:B92, Beta
Athens and Skopje will continue with efforts to overcome their dispute over Macedonia's name as their representatives meet in New York tonight.
Policeman in trouble for reporting pro-Nazi singer 15:18 -> 18:06 | Source:FoNet
Josip Gašparac, a long-serving inspector in the Zagreb police, has been suspended for reporting singer Marko Perković Tompson, writes Jutarnji List.
Bush presses German leader on Iran trade ties 13:56 | Source:AFP
U.S. President George W. Bush is pressuring Chancellor Angela Merkel to cut Germany's business ties with Iran in talks on Wednesday.
At least 33 killed in Sudanese airliner blaze 10:30 | Source:Reuters
A Sudanese airliner burst into flames after landing in Khartoum last night, killing at least 33 of the 217 people on board, officials said today.
China wins praise from WHO 11:46 | Source:UPI
The World Health Organization has praised China for its quick and effective relief work following the May 12 earthquake.
Palestinians: IDF kills 4 in Gaza 19:19 | Source:Ha'aretz
The Israel Defense Forces killed three Palestinians - one militant and two civilians - in the Gaza Wednesday, Palestinians say.
Marry or lose job, says Iran firm 14:16 | Source:BBC
Single workers at one of Iran's major state-owned companies have been told to marry by September or face being fired, Iranian newspapers have reported.
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