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Croatian Court Rules ‘Thompson’ Song Did Not Break Law
The Court of High Misdemeanours in Zagreb on Wednesday ruled that the controversial nationalist singer Marko Perkovic, widely known as Thompson, did not violate public order and breach then peace with his use of the chant "Za dom spremni" ("Ready for the homeland") in his song Bojna Cavoglave.
Montenegro Summons Serbian Diplomat over Nationalist Singer Comment
Serbian ambassador Vladimir Bozovic outside the Foreign Ministry in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro.
Bozovic said after the meeting at the ministry he had no intention of interfering in RTCG's editorial policies.
"I respect the state of Montenegro. But like all Serbian people, I am especially sensitive about the fascist Ustasa movement," Bozovic told media.
Thompson: We honour our troops and pledge to fight against apathy, pessimism
Charge d'affaires of the US Embassy in Bucharest Dean Thompson on Friday attended a ceremony that commemorated American soldiers killed in Romania in WWII.
Photo credit: (c) SIMION MECHNO / AGERPRES PHOTO
World Bank Introduces New Country Manager For Bulgaria
The World Bank appoints Antony Thomspon as new country manager for Bulgaria, said the bank in a statement.
"The recent appointment of a new World Bank Country Manager for Bulgaria is further illustration of the institutional commitment to work for ending poverty and promote shared prosperity in the country", the statement reads.