Predrag Gojkovic

Minister says "it seems" ombudsman's friend was killed

BELGRADE -- Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic has told reporters that he "has no new information about the death of Predrag Gojkovic."

He added that his previous statement that Gojkovic was killed was based on what has been presented publicly.

EU "did not send demarche over ombudsman"

BELGRADE -- The head of Serbia's team for EU membership negotiations has said she had no information that the EC "had sent an act" in connection to the Serbian ombudsman.

Tanja Miscevic added on Wednesday that independent institutions will be discussed during the EU-Serbia talks.