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Sergije Veselinovic, the former major of the municipality of Obrovac in Croatia, who said he was an old friend of the war crimes indictee, told the UN-backed court in The Hague on Tuesday that despite being the leader of the Croatian Serbs, Hadzic had very limited power over decisions made by Serbs in Croatia.

OBEDSKA BARA - Serbia has great potential for eco-tourism, but only 6 percent of its territory is protected, while the standard in the EU is 11 percent of a country's territory, Eco-Dev project coordinator Sophie Kekic said on Thursday.

Serbian Army and NIS sign memorandum

BELGRADE -- Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić and Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS) CEO Kirill Kravchenko signed on Tuesday a memorandum on cooperation.

The document aims at improving traffic safety and the storage and transport of hazardous and explosive materials.

Belgrade airport among fastest growing in Europe

BELGRADE -- Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport is the second fastest growing capital city airport in Europe with the passenger growth of 32 percent.

This data was released by the European airport trade body, ACI Europe, in its report for the first half of 2014.

Air Serbia launches flights to Tirana

BELGRADE -- Air Serbia has introduced a new service between Belgrade and Tirana that will run three times a week from September 23.

The company said on Thursday that promotional airfares will be offered to passengers on these flights.

BELGRADE - Air Serbia has introduced a new service between Belgrade and Tirana that will run three times a week from September 23 and promotional airfares will be offered to passengers on these flights, the company said in a release on Thursday.

Planes will be departing from Belgrade at 1.20 p.m. and from Tirana at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

BELGRADE - The province of Upper Austria is very interested in implementation of joint activities with the Serbian government in terms of the realisation of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, Upper Austria Minister of Labour, Economy, Tourism, Sports and European Affairs Michael Strugl stated on Wednesday.

NIS - Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Zorana Mihajlovic has said that the Serbian government will help Constantine The Great Airport in Nis, southeastern Serbia, become an airport for low-cost airlines, and noted that a total of EUR 3-5 million should be invested in the airport.

Montenegro to open consulate in Sremski Karlovci

PODGORICA -- The government of Montenegro made a decision to open consulates in Sremski Karlovci, a town in Serbia, as well as in Istanbul, Turkey.

NOVI SAD - The second night of 15th EXIT music festival in Novi Sad was marked by disco icon Gloria Gaynor, whose performance was a true lesson in music history.

Not even the drizzling rain that persisted for most of the evening could cast a shadow over one of the best performances EXIT has ever seen, as all those who had the chance to be there are ready to confirm.