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12/06/2008 Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu (left) and Prime Minister Hashim Thaci stand for the country's new national anthem, chosen by parliament Wednesday. [Laura Hasani] |
News
12/06/2008
- Kosovo's parliament adopts national anthem
- Serbia's new parliament holds first session
- Greek parliament ratifies Lisbon Treaty
- Albania, Montenegro argue over shooting
- Hague prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for Delic
- Turkey ready to launch Kurdish-language TV channel
- Rehn says peaceful elections are key to Macedonia's EU bid
- Albanian government allocates more money for Gerdec blast victims
- Mild earthquake shakes island of Crete
Features
Key Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect's arrest welcomed
12/06/2008
Stojan Zupljanin, one of four remaining war crimes fugitives still sought by the UN tribunal, was arrested on Wednesday near Belgrade. Welcoming the news, Western officials urged Serbia to make sure the other three will also face justice.
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United States and EU agree to support Kosovo development
12/06/2008
In a declaration at the US-EU summit in Slovenia, the two parties promised to co-operate in ensuring a smooth transfer of powers between the UN and EU missions in Kosovo.
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Interview: SAA will launch BiH to new stage of EU integration
12/06/2008
Bosnia and Herzegovina is scheduled to sign the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU on Monday. Southeast European Times correspondent Jusuf Ramadanovic spoke with BiH Directorate of European Integration Director Osman Topcagic about the process.
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Roundup
Culture and Sports: Transylvania Film Festival rewards Mexican director
11/06/2008
The only documentary at the Romanian Transylvania Film Festival received a 10,000-euro prize. Also in the news this week: a Tirana conference honours the 130th anniversary of the League of Prizren, and Serbia's Ana Ivanovic wins her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
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Reportage
Summer in the Balkans means sea and sun
09/06/2008
With nearby beaches offering a lower-cost option, most people in Southeast Europe don't have to travel far to take a vacation. Still, a rising number are saving up for holidays abroad.
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