Danilo Peternek

BELGRADE - The reconstruction of the National Museum in Belgrade, which has been closed to the public since as far back as 2003, began on Saturday.

Serbian Minister of Culture Ivan Tasovac visited the museum, announcing that the country's oldest museum institution will reopen in the spring of 2016.

BELGRADE - South Korean Ambassador to Serbia Lee Do-hoon hosted a reception late Wednesday on occasion of his country's national holiday, the National Foundation Day of the Republic of South Korea.

The holiday celebrates the day when, according to ancient notes, the legendary "grandson of heaven", Dangun Wanggeom, founded Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, in 2333 BC.

BELGRADE - By consolidating business plans in 2015, 26 public enterprises will cut costs by RSD 31 billion, says Serbian Minister of Economy Zeljko Sertic.

BELGRADE - German Vice Chancellor and chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany Sigmar Gabriel stated on Monday that Serbia is not lonely in its need for Europe and that Europe needs Serbia as well, and added that commitment to Europe is implied when it comes to the Democratic Party (DS), while it is a novelty for some other parties.

BELGRADE - A delegation of the European External Action Service (EEAS) met with Serbia's Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic in Belgrade on Friday and expressed full support for Serbia's chairmanship of the OSCE in 2015 and willingness to work together during that period.

The EU diplomats stated that Serbia's success in chairing the OSCE would also be their success.

BELGRADE - At a meeting between Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials, an agreement has been reached on most key issues, the Serbian government said in a statement.

The members of the two delegations held constructive discussions on a new IMF deal.

BELGRADE - Serbia's Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has informed the ambassadors of the Quint countries and the EU ambassador about Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama's visit, particularly pointed out Rama's provocation during the joint news conference and stressed that Serbia reacted with determination, but also a lot of restraint, the government office for media relations has stated.

BELGRADE - Public enterprise Roads of Serbia called on all participants in traffic to be more cautious because of the high rainfall and to adjust the driving modes and speeds to the new emergency situation on I A class state roads and motorways E-70, E-75 and E-80.

BELGRADE - Leader of the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) Vojislav Kostunica said that only through political and economic neutrality can Serbia preserve its stability, continue to develop, and make own decisions about its internal matters.