Russia opens 'humanitarian' base in Serbia | EurActiv

Russia opens 'humanitarian' base in Serbia | EurActiv

Russian officials inaugurated a "humanitarian centre" yesterday (17 October) in the Serbian city of Niš, situated 100 km from the Kosovo border, but denied suggestions that Moscow was in fact setting up a military base. The development took place days after the European Commission dampened Serbia's EU accession hopes. 

Tension grows at Serbia-Kosovo border

Tension grows at Serbia-Kosovo border | EurActiv

Ratko Mladic arrested!

http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics-article.php?yyyy=2011&mm=05&dd=26&nav_id=74565
http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics-article.php?yyyy=2011&mm=05&dd=26&nav_id=74562

BELGRADE -- Serbian President Boris Tadić confirmed during a news conferencein Belgrade today that Hague fugitive Ratko Mladić had been arrested.

B92 has learned that beside using an assumed name, Mladić was not wearing a beard or any disguise, that his appearance showed he had "aged considerably". that he did not resist arrest, and was "very cooperative".

He did not resist arrest, and was "very cooperative", said our sources. 

According to reports earlier in the day, members of the BIA intelligence agency, assisted by police, arrested on Thursday former VRS General Ratko Mladić.
B92 previously received confirmation that a man suspected to be Mladić was in custody.
The secret operation came after a tip-off that Mladić, who used the name Milorad Komadić, "possessed some identification documents of Ratko Mladić and was physically very similar to him", the Zagreb-based Jutarnji List reported earlier today.
The report did not mention the location where the arrest took place. B92 has unofficially learned that the operation took place in the village of Lazarevo, near the town of Zrenjanin in northern Serbia.

Previously, B92 contacted the police, but was told only that an indentity check and a DNA analysis were "ongoing", and that a complete DNA analysis would take three days to complete.
The former military leader of Serbs in Bosnia is wanted by the Hague Tribunal on genocide and war crimes charges.

Bosnia-Serbs drop referendum plan, Ashton very pleased!

http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/bosnia-serbs-drop-referendum-plan-ashton-pleased-news-504831

Serbian deputy Prime Minister mulls Hong-Kong model for Kosovo-news

http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/serbian-deputy-pm-mulls-hong-kong-model-kosovo-news-502936

Serbia hopes to be ready to join the European Union by the end of 2015, but first a "creative" solution will have to be found for its former province Kosovo, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic told EurActiv Germany in an exclusive interview. He cited the "Hong Kong model" as one way of resolving the issue.

Serbia to sign agreement on participating in EU missions

http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/serbia-sign-agreement-participating-eu-missions-news-502353

BACKGROUND

Serbia has been participating in NATO’s Partnership for Peace programme since 2006. The programme, launched in 1994, envisages bilateral cooperation between NATO and the countries which participate in it. It is oriented towards practical forms of cooperation in which countries opt for activities that are in keeping with their own priorities.

On 27 December 2007, Serbia adopted a resolution on protecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity and constitutional order, a statement which referred to Kosovo. One article of the resolution determines the military neutrality of Serbia "regarding existing military alliances, until the possible scheduling of a referendum for a final decision on this issue".

Tanja Miščević was a member of Serbia’s negotiating team for drawing up a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU, and she was head of the negotiating team for an agreement on readmission and visa liberalisation between Serbia and the EU.

Miščević also works with the European Movement in Serbia, the most significant non-governmental organisation in the field of European integration.

Macedonia hold referendum on new name

http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/macedonia-hold-referendum-new-name-news-502593

Commission issues challenging to-do list for Croatia

http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/commission-issues-challenging-list-croatia-news-502724

BACKGROUND

Croatia has been an EU candidate country since June 2004 and began accession negotiations in October 2005. Currently 28 of 35 negotiation chapters are closed. Chapter 23 on the 'judiciary and fundamental rights' is expected to be the most difficult.

Other open chapters include regional policy, fisheries, competition and agriculture, as well as two technical chapters (budget and 'other issues') which must be closed last. Progress is expected on the non-technical chapters, which may be closed as early as April.

In 16 February the European Parliament voted massively by 584 votes to 43 in favour of a resolution congratulating Croatia for "substantial progress," stating that negotiations "can be completed in the first half of 2011 provided that the necessary reforms continue to be pursued resolutely".

Simultaneously, a coalition of Croatian NGOs including Transparency International Croatia issued a joint statement on Chapter 23 warning that for "some crucial benchmarks" there was "a lack of evidence of sincere political will" on the part of the Croatian government.

Article about "Couch Surfing" in a local newspaper from Uzice

Around July 2010 I went to Uzice and I was hosted by a couch surfer, Vesna. An article was made about couch surfing and referd us (aslo in the picture):

http://www.4shared.com/photo/buXAIKTb/Vecernje_novosti_-_Couch_surfi.html

Serbia asked 2,483 questions about EU entry bid | EurActiv

Serbia asked 2,483 questions about EU entry bid | EurActiv

Serbia rushes to launch accession talks | EurActiv

Serbia rushes to launch accession talks | EurActiv

Serbs and Muslims clash in Kosovo following basketball match | EurActiv

Serbs and Muslims clash in Kosovo following basketball match | EurActiv

Kosovo, Serbia advised to seek compromise | EurActiv

Kosovo, Serbia advised to seek compromise | EurActiv

EU Kosovo mission steps up corruption crackdown | EurActiv

EU Kosovo mission steps up corruption crackdown | EurActiv

Court says Kosovo independence 'not illegal' | EurActiv

Court says Kosovo independence 'not illegal' | EurActiv

Macedonia name dispute inspires exotic idea | EurActiv

Macedonia name dispute inspires exotic idea | EurActiv

Van Rompuy's Balkan visit focuses on Kosovo | EurActiv

Van Rompuy's Balkan visit focuses on Kosovo | EurActiv

waz.euobserver.com / Tito's life remains an enigma as anniversary draws near

waz.euobserver.com / Tito's life remains an enigma as anniversary draws near

waz.euobserver.com / Pressure increases for 'dialogue' between Serbia and Kosovo

waz.euobserver.com / Pressure increases for 'dialogue' between Serbia and Kosovo

Macedonia to add 'Vardar' to its name | EurActiv

Macedonia to add 'Vardar' to its name EurActiv