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Bosnia Investigators Search Gorazde Police Veterans’ HQ
The Bosnian State Investigation and Protection Agency searched the building as part of an investigation into alleged crimes against Serbs in the area during the 1990s war.
Bodies of drowned Bankovac children found
ALEKSINAC - Bodies of the three-year-old girl and the 11-month-old boy who fell into the surging Turija River along with their mother, were found on Thursday by the divers of the Serbian mountain rescue service (GSS), after extensive search of the riverbed and banks, GSS released.
Russia launches military drills on border with Ukraine
Russia launches military drills on border with Ukraine
BELGRADE -- Russia has decided to launch a military exercise on the border with Ukraine, in order to "deter Kiev from using violence against its own citizens."
Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu said on Thursday that Moscow was "forced to respond," RT reported.
Expanding the social dividend base
By Prokopis Hatzinikolaou
The Finance Ministry is set to make some adjustments to the plan for the distribution of the so-called social dividend, so that more recipients get a share of the 2013 primary budget surplus.
National Bank determined to remain in the Turkish market
By Yiannis Papadoyiannis
National Bank sources made clear on Wednesday that the upcoming 2.5-billion-euro share capital increase is to ensure that the group retains its majority stake in Turkish subsidiary Finansbank and its presence in the major market of Turkey.
Ferries to start using LNG
By Nikos Roussanoglou
Greeces coastal shipping sector has set a target of having at least one liquefied natural gas-fueled vessel operating in the next two years, according to a meeting on Wednesday between Merchant Marine Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis and sector associations.
Investment fund off the ground
Extensive support by KfW in capital and expertise will attract more institutional and private investors
By Evgenia Tzortzi
The Institution for Growth in Greece will start financing small and medium-sized enterprises in June with 200 million euros provided by the Greek state and Germanys KfW. The fund will refinance existing loans and issue new credit to SMEs.
Stocks decline after three days of growth
Having already priced in the favorable fiscal figures for 2013, the local bourse saw significant losses on Wednesday after three days of growth, in line with most European stock markets.
The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 1,230.20 points, shedding 2.42 percent from Tuesdays 1,260.72 points.
EC confirms Greek primary surplus, paving way for debt talks
The European Commission on Wednesday confirmed Greece’s projected primary surplus of 1.5 billion euros, paving the way for the launch of talks on a lightening of the country's debt and prompting government officials to herald a more optimistic period.
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Greeks are the EU's unhappiest workers, report finds
Greece is the only country among the European Union's 28 members states where fewer than half of its workers claim to be dissatisfied with working conditions, a poll published by Eurobarometer on Thursday has found.
Serbian Parliament 'Complete', Govt to Be Announced Saturday
Serbia's Parliament was finally constituted Thursday.
A new session due to discuss government and ministry laws is expected to pave the way for the forming of a new cabinet later this week.
Serbian Progressive Party (SNS)'s Maja Gojkovic was elected Parliament Speaker.
Alleged Kosovo Gangster Accused of Inciting Murder
A EULEX press release on Thursday said the defendant was charged with inciting another to commit the murder of Kosovo police officer Triumf Riza alongside other offences.
Riza was shot dead in Pristina by a hitman suspected of working for Enver Sekiraqa in August 2007.
PPC to sell 500 mln euros of 3- and 5-year bonds
Greece's state-controlled electricity firm PPC confirmed on Thursday it would sell bonds worth 500 million euros ($691 million).
The notes will be a combination of three- and five-year bonds and will be listed on the Global Exchange Market of the Irish Stock Exchange, PPC said in a bourse filing.
Trade Union: 20% of Households in Bulgaria Below Poverty Line
80% of households in Bulgaria live on incomes below the monthly maintenance rate, according to an analysis of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB).
According to CITUB calculations, the monthly maintenance per person stands at BGN 563 and a four-member household needs around BGN 2254 a month in Q1, 2014.
Authorities checking petition for "referendum on Cyrillic"
Authorities checking petition for "referendum on Cyrillic"
ZAGREB -- Croatian authorities will check the validity and number of signatures to a petition asking for "a referendum on the Cyrillic script" to be held in that country.