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After the mining accident in Soma, the elevator accident that resulted in the loss of 10 workers at an Istanbul construction site was the final straw. The protests that began right after the incident are still continuing.

BELGRADE - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will allocate USD 1.5 million to fund a project aimed at improving the quality of life of the citizens of Serbia affected by the May floods and reducing the risk of future disasters.

Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO), has called on the next Bulgarian government to seriously address the issue of grey economy

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio, he argued that excessive financial discipline and pay cuts harmed economic growth and consumption.

BELGRADE - International Labour Organisation (ILO) coordinator for Serbia Jovan Protic has said that the proposed amendments to the labour law followed the international standards regarding labour and ILO conventions.

BELGRADE - World Population Day was celebrated in Belgrade on Friday and during the event, Representative of the UN Population Fund Irena Vojackova-Sollorano said that care for the young needs to be an interest and responsibility for everyone while Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Snezana Klasnja warned that unemployment and negative economic situation pose the biggest problem for Serbia'

Turkey is very supportive of the UN, says the head of the United Nations Development Program, adding that it is breaking ground in its transition from a recipient to a provider of development support. ‘Turkey has a very positive story to tell and an experience to share,’ says Helen Clark.

Turkey signed a five-year, $15 million agreement with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on June 20 to support development in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (ECIS).

The moves are considered to be a signal of Turkey’s enhanced focus on sustainable and inclusive growth in the region.

Turkish President Abdullah Gül met with outgoing U.S. ambassador to Ankara Francis Ricciardone on June 20 in Istanbul.

BELGRADE/GENEVA - Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Guy Ryder expressed his support to efforts of the Serbian government to work out a compromise between union representatives and employers on a new draft labor law, and underlined ILO's readiness to assist Serbia with the strategy for recovery after the recent catastrophic floods.

Turkey and the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at supporting forestry in the Balkans and Africa.