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Crimea 'Could Be Special Economic Zone,' Says Russian PM
Crimea, which joined Russia last week, could become a special economic zone, Russia's Prime Minister said.
With his comments, Dmitry Medvedev confirmed earlier reports by Russian newspaper Vedomosti, which suggested the peninsula would be managed through a separate economic program and even by a "special corporation".
Montenegro Urged to Stop Gender-Selective Abortions
The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner Nils Muiznieks called on the Montenegrin authorities on Sunday to educate health professionals and adopt strict guidelines in order to prevent selective abortions.
According to the UN, some 100 girls are born for every 110 boys in Montenegro, while the usual ratio is 100 to 102-104.
Nikolic: No pro-European, pro-Russian, but pro-Serbian gov't
VARVARIN - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said on Monday that the future government of Serbia will be neither pro-Russian, nor pro-European, but rather pro-Serbian.
Nikolic said that the new government will be established after consultations with leaders of the parties who will form the parliamentary groups.
US airline inspectors arrive in Belgrade
BELGRADE - US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors arrived in Belgrade on Monday to see if Serbia meets the requirements of Category 1 of the FAA, which would allow direct flights to the US, the Ministry of Transport has told Tanjug.
Another Bulgarian MP Leaves Opposition GERB, Considers Other Parties
Former member of Bulgaria's center-right GERB and former chairman of the Velingrad local structure of the party Angel Daskalov announced he was leaving the party.
U.S. airline inspectors arrive in Belgrade
U.S. airline inspectors arrive in Belgrade
BELGRADE -- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors arrived in Belgrade on Monday to see if Serbia meets the requirements of Category 1 of the FAA.
It would allow direct flights to the U.S., the Ministry of Transport has told Tanjug.
Ashton congratulates Vucic on election victory
BRUSSELS - EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton congratulated leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) Aleksandar Vucic on the victory and results that the party had achieved in the recent parliamentary elections in Serbia, and voiced hope that they would meet in Belgrade straight after the formation of a new government.
Tuberculosis on the Drop in Bulgaria
The number of tuberculosis cases in Bulgaria has dropped by 15% in 2013 compared to the previous year.
Last year, 1,938 cases of tuberculosis were registered around the country, while in 2012 the number was 2,280, according to preliminary data of the National Tuberculosis Prevention Program.
Kosovo Returns War Victims’ Remains to Families
The Kosovo authorities have handed over the remains of 27 of the people who were killed by Serbian forces during the 1998-99 conflict to their relatives.
Liberalization of Bulgaria's Electricity Market Will Increase Prices
The 2015 liberalization of Bulgaria's electricity market will increase the prices by 30-40%, if energy efficiency is not improved, warn experts.
Germany Will Be The Biggest Loser in Case of Sanctions against Russia
Germany could be the EU member state to suffer the most from sanctions imposed on Russia.
Data in an article posted on German newspaper Die Welt's website suggests that economic measures against Russia would be dangerous not only for Germany's energy security, but also for its car industry and its retail.
Number of flu deaths in Greece reaches 110
The number of people in Greece who have died after contracting flu this winter rose to 110 on Monday.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) said that another 46 people are receiving hospital treatment.
Liikanen says ECB to keep interest rates low even amid recovery
By Kati Pohjanpalo
European Central Bank Governing Council member Erkki Liikanen reiterated that slack in the euro- area economy means policy makers will keep interest rates low even as growth improves.
Djilas: I will not resign
BELGRADE - Leader of the Democratic Party (DS) Dragan Djilas said on Monday that he will not resign from his position, and pointed to the obligation envisaged in the party Statute of holding an election assembly to vote for a new leadership following a national level election.
Euro area survey indexes stay close to three-year high
John Fraher & Catherine Bosley
Growth in euro-area manufacturing and services stayed close to the fastest since 2011 in March as France improved, providing further evidence that the regions recovery is on track.