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Resurgent Serbia [Jan 26, 2012] As peace has returned to most of the Balkans, countries in the region, including those that broke off from the former Yugoslavia, are opening their doors to tourists. And Serbia, despite the unsettled conflict with Kosovo to its south, is no exception. [via YahooNews] More >>

"Brussels made mistake in December" [Jan 11, 2012] BELGRADE -- A Washington-based Woodrow Wilson Center expert for the Balkans says Brussels made a mistake in not giving Serbia EU candidate status in December. [via YahooNews] More >>

Foreign investors reconsider Balkans [Nov 28, 2011] Foreign investors reconsider Balkans Associated Press Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 01:29 [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia, IMF agree on new stand-by loan, officials say [Aug 31, 2011] BELGRADE : Serbia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement for a new one-billion euro ($1.4 billion) stand-by loan for the Balkans country, officials said on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian mufti taps into ethnic tension with Belgrade [Aug 26, 2011] SANDZAK, Serbia ? The rising tensions between ethnic communities in the Balkans have accompanied Serbia?s bid for EU membership. read more [via YahooNews] More >>

AP Interview: Serb forn min wants Kosovo progress [Jul 04, 2011] GEORGE JAHN Associated Press VIENNA Serbia's foreign minister said Monday the capture of Ratko Mladic and progress in Kosovo talks reflects his country's desire for a stable Balkans, not pressure from the European Union. Vuk Jeremic said Serbia is ready to work on resolving the impasse over Kosovo ? which declared independence three years ago ? although Belgrade remains firm in its resolve not ... [via YahooNews] More >>

AP Interview: Serb forn min wants Kosovo progress [Jul 04, 2011] GEORGE JAHN Associated Press VIENNA Serbia's foreign minister said Monday the capture of Ratko Mladic and progress in Kosovo talks reflects his country's desire for a stable Balkans, not pressure from the European Union. Vuk Jeremic said Serbia is ready to work on resolving the Kosovo impasse, although Belgrade will never cross "red lines" that would mean recognizing its independence. Jeremic ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian FM says Belgrade-Pristina dialogue needs to continue [Jun 14, 2011] Visiting Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said Monday that it is important for Belgrade and Pristina to begin direct talks so as to secure peace in the Balkans. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian state TV apologises for 1990s war reporting [May 23, 2011] BELGRADE (AFP) - Serbia's state television network RTS, notorious for its biased reporting of the 1990s Balkans conflicts, apologised Monday to viewers for being used as the wartime regime's propaganda tool. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian state TV apologises for 1990s war reporting [May 23, 2011] Serbia's state television network RTS, notorious for its biased reporting of the 1990s Balkans conflicts, apologised Monday to viewers for being used as the wartime regime's propaganda tool. [via YahooNews] More >>

1 year house arrest for Serb folk music star [May 10, 2011] BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - A Serbian court has approved a controversial plea bargain that will allow the Balkans' most popular folk singer to avoid a heavy prison sentence for massive embezzlement. [via YahooNews] More >>

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather Sports1 year house arrest for Serb folk music star [May 09, 2011] BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - A Serbian court has approved a controversial plea bargain that will allow the Balkans' most popular folk singer to avoid a heavy prison sentence for massive embezzlement. [via YahooNews] More >>

1 year house arrest for Serb folk music star [May 09, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia A Serbian court has approved a controversial plea bargain that will allow the Balkans' most popular folk singer to avoid a heavy prison sentence for massive embezzlement. Belgrade's High Court ruled Monday that Svetlana Raznatovic known as Ceca will spend one year under house arrest in exchange for a ?1.5-million ($2.2-million) fine ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serb folk music diva Ceca reaches plea bargain in $5.8 million embezzlement case [May 09, 2011] BELGRADE, Serbia ? A Serbian court has approved a controversial plea bargain that will allow the Balkans? most popular folk singer to avoid a heavy prison sentence for massive embezzlement. Belgrade?s High Court ruled Monday that Svetlana Raznatovic known as Ceca will spend one year under house arrest in exchange for a ?1.5-million ($2.2-million) fine. Raznatovic pleaded guilty on charges that ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Turkish President Gul says Serbia and Bosnia should join EU, NATO [Apr 26, 2011] KARADJORDJEVO, Serbia ? Turkey wants to help turn the war-ravaged Balkans into a region of cooperation with a joint future in the European Union and NATO, Turkish president said Tuesday, as part of his country?s increased involvement in the region where it has historic influence. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serb folk diva pleads guilty in embezzlement case [Apr 12, 2011] DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia Serbia's flamboyant folk music queen Svetlana Raznatovic, better known as Ceca, pleaded guilty to embezzling millions in exchange for a lenient sentence, prosecutors said Tuesday, bringing to an end a legal soap opera that has transfixed the country. One of the Balkans' most popular singers, the diva famous for her flashy "turbo-folk" music ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia wants Serbia as "regional energy leader" [Mar 17, 2011] BELGRADE -- Russia wants Serbia to become an energy leader in the Balkans, Russian Ambassador to Serbia Aleksandr Konuzin stated on Thursday in Belgrade. [via YahooNews] More >>

Iran hails direct Kosovo-Serbia talks [Mar 13, 2011] Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says Tehran hopes talks between Kosovo and Serbia will help restore peace and stability in the Balkans. [via YahooNews] More >>

Balkans' hospitalized TV mogul claims he's been intentionally poisoned [Jan 29, 2011] BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) ? The Balkans' biggest TV mogul announced Thursday that he has been intentionally poisoned, and Serbian police said they are investigating the claim. [via YahooNews] More >>

Balkan TV mogul claims he's been poisoned [Jan 27, 2011] (AP:BELGRADE, Serbia) The Balkans' biggest TV mogul announced Thursday that he has been intentionally poisoned, and Serbian police said they are investigating the claim. [via YahooNews] More >>