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Support for EU drops in Serbia [Dec 22, 2011] Belgrade (dpa) - Opposition to European Union membership has risen to above 50 per cent in Serbia following a a spat with the West over its former province, Kosovo, polls published on Thursday showed.If a referendum on EU membership were to be held now, 52 per cent of voters would say "no," according to a survey published by the Belgrade daily Press.Support for the EU has dropped after Brussels ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia hopeful latest Kosovo border deal will smooth way to EU [Dec 03, 2011] BRUSSELS ? A key new agreement on disputed border crossings between Serbia and Kosovo will help quiet objections to Serbia?s candidacy for European Union membership, the country?s chief negotiator said Saturday. The accord struck on Friday creates joint border crossing controls in northern Kosovo to be shared by Serb and Kosovo authorities. For months, Kosovo?s minority Serbs have blocked roads ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia hopeful latest Kosovo border deal will smooth way to EU [Dec 03, 2011] BRUSSELS ? A key new agreement on disputed border crossings between Serbia and Kosovo will help quiet objections to Serbia?s candidacy for European Union membership, the country?s chief negotiator said Saturday. The accord struck on Friday creates joint border crossing controls in northern Kosovo to be shared by Serb and Kosovo authorities. For months, Kosovo?s minority Serbs have blocked roads ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia hopes Kosovo border deal will help EU bid [Dec 03, 2011] A key new agreement on disputed border crossings between Serbia and Kosovo will help quiet objections to Serbia's candidacy for European Union membership, the country's chief negotiator said Saturday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia 'won't give up' on EU candidate bid [Dec 02, 2011] (BRUSSELS ) - Serbia and Kosovo returned to talks to ease tension on the Balkan border Friday, with Belgrade's chief negotiator pledging extra efforts to prise open the door to European Union membership. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia hopes Kosovo progress can clinch EU candidacy [Nov 29, 2011] (BELGRADE ) - Serbia prepares for a new round of negotiations with Pristina on Wednesday after a night of violence in Kosovo, one of the main obstacles in its bid for European Union membership. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia hopes Kosovo progress can clinch EU candidacy [Nov 29, 2011] (BELGRADE ) - Serbia prepares for a new round of negotiations with Pristina on Wednesday after a night of violence in Kosovo, one of the main obstacles in its bid for European Union membership. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia gets foot in EU door but warned on Kosovo [Oct 12, 2011] Serbia took a first key step in the long road to European Union membership Wednesday but was warned to patch up its fraught relations with Kosovo before it could travel any further. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia nabs last war-crimes fugitive [Jul 22, 2011] BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) ? The last fugitive sought by the U.N. Balkan war crimes tribunal was arrested by Serbian authorities today, satisfying intense international demands for his capture and boosting the country?s hopes of becoming a candidate for European Union membership. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia arrests last war crimes fugitive [Jul 20, 2011] JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia The last fugitive sought by the U.N. Balkan war crimes tribunal was arrested by Serbian authorities Wednesday, answering intense international demands for his capture and boosting the country's hopes of becoming a candidate for European Union membership. Former Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic was taken into custody as he met a man delivering him ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Goran Hadzic, Last Balkan War Crimes Fugitive, Arrested In Serbia [Jul 20, 2011] BELGRADE, Serbia -- The last fugitive sought by the U.N. Balkan war crimes tribunal was arrested by Serbian authorities Wednesday, answering intense international demands for his capture and boosting the country's hopes of becoming a candidate for European Union membership. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia and Kosovo reach breakthrough on cooperation [Jul 02, 2011] BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Serbia and Kosovo agreed on Saturday to cooperate on several practical issues, taking their first step toward easing troubled relations and advancing toward European Union membership. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia hopes to start EU membership talks soon: PM [Jan 26, 2011] (STRASBOURG ) - Belgrade hopes to start European Union membership talks shortly, Serbia's prime minister said here Tuesday, evoking chances the entire Balkans region might someday join the block. [via YahooNews] More >>