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RIK announces final results of parliamentary vote

BELGRADE - The National Electoral Commission (RIK) has published the final results of Serbia's early parliamentary elections held on March 16 according to which the coalition led by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) won 158 seats.

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Bulgarian Nedelev Awaiting Mainz Debut

The young Bulgarian midfielder Todor Nedelev is expecting his debut for German club Mainz on Tuesday.

Nedelev joined Mainz in January from Botev Plovdiv, but was still recovering from an injury on his knee, suffered in September.

Ukrainian right-wing militant leader shot dead

Ukrainian right-wing militant leader shot dead

KIEV -- Ukrainian right-wing militant leader Oleksandr Muzychko aka Sashko Bilyi has been shot dead during a police raid, RT is quoting Ukraine’s Ministry of Interior.

EULEX arrests lawyer defending Serbs

EULEX arrests lawyer defending Serbs

KOSOVSKA MITROVICA -- The EULEX police last night arrested lawyer Dejan Vasić from Kosovska Mitrovica. Radio Kontakt Plus reports that another person has been detained.

"Vučić to take over as prime minister on April 24"

"Vučić to take over as prime minister on April 24"

BELGRADE -- Serbia's new government led by SNS President Aleksandar Vučić will be formed on April 24, the Belgrade daily Večernje Novosti said it had learned.

Lajovic loses to Dolgopolov

MIAMI - Serbia's Dusan Lajovic has failed to reach the 4th round of the ATP Masters tournament in Miami.

He lost to Ukraine's Alexander Dolgopolov 3-6 6-0 7-6(5) in the 3rd round on Monday.

Lajovic missed an opportunity to achieve the greatest success of his career. He served for victory in the third set, but lacked concentration and allowed his opponent to break his serve.

Romanian Parties Ready For European Elections

With less than two months to go before European elections, the parties in Romania have designated their candidates for the elections on 25 May, offering most of the positions to standing MEPs.

Romania will have 32 mandates in the future European Parliament, compared to 33 at present.

Two Killed in Latest Venezuela Protests

Two people have died in the latest outbreak of violence in Venezuela’s anti-government protests.

A National Guard soldier was killed on Monday in Merida, while a 28-year-old pregnant woman was confirmed dead on Sunday in Guaicaipuro, near the capital Caracas, Al-Jazeera reported.

Serbian Progressives Outspend Rivals on Election

The watchdog Transparency International said that the victorious Serbian Progressive Party spent far more on election campaigning ahead of the March 16 polls than any other party.

Bulgarian Businessman of Dubious Reputation Shot Dead in Sofia

Borislav Mandzhukov, 39, businessman of dubious reputation, was shot dead in Sofia on Monday evening. 

He was found by the residents of a building on the “Bulgaria” boulevard who called the police. 

Ivanovic ousted by Kvitova

MIAMI - Serbia's Ana Ivanovic has failed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the WTA premier series tournamen in Miami.

She lost to Czech Republics Petra Kvitova 3-6 6-0 6-0 on Monday.

Ivanovic went from brilliant to terrible in her game and will probably have trouble putting this match behind her.

Zimonjic, Nestor reach doubles quarterfinals in Miami

MIAMI - Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic and Canada's Daniel Nestor have reached the men's doubles quarterfinals at the AT Masters tournament in Miami.

They beat Robin Haase of Netherlands and Jonathan Murray of the UK 6-2 6-4 on Monday.

Their next match will be against Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock from the US.

The prize fund in Miami is USD 5.64 million.

RS marks 15 years since start of NATO attacks

RS marks 15 years since start of NATO attacks

BANJA LUKA -- The Serb entity in Bosnia, RS, on Monday marked the Remembrance Day for the victims of the 1999 NATO aggression against Serbia.

Serbia was at the time, along with Montenegro, a part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SRJ).

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