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Serbia's Socialists favour Democrats for new govt [May 09, 2012] BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's resurgent Socialists said on Tuesday they were prepared to revive a coalition with the pro-Western Democratic Party after inconclusive elections but indicated they expected to lead the government. Related Stories Generals detained in Turkey's 1997 "coup" probe Tymoshenko row causes Ukraine to call off summit Afghan opium price hike to stir violence - minister ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Turkish foreign minister in Belgrade visit [Oct 25, 2011] BELGRADE -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Monday visited Belgrade where he met with Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremi?. They discussed relations between Turkey and Serbia and the discord among the Islamic religious communities in the country's southwestern region of Sand?ak. [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian team in European Volleyball Championship finals [Oct 02, 2011] BELGRADE -- Serbia's female volleyball team qualified for the European Volleyball Championship final in Belgrade late on Saturday. The Serbian team defeated Turkey in the semi-final match, 3-2 (25-10, 25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 15-12). [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbia edges Turkey to advance at Europeans [Sep 11, 2011] Turkey's Ersan Ilyasova missed the last shot of the game and Serbia held on for a 68-67 victory on Sunday to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals of the European basketball championship. Turkey scored the first basket of the game but then trailed the rest of the way, and wasted its chance for a game-winner after getting the last possession with four seconds remaining. [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 >>

Serbian, Bosnian, Turkish officials to meet [Apr 26, 2011] BELGRADE -- A summit of representatives from Serbia, Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina will today be held in Kara?or?evo, northwester Serbia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Turkish President Gul, Serbia's Tadic, Bosnia's presidency to discuss regional problems [Apr 26, 2011] BANATSKO KARADORDEVO, Serbia - Turkish President Abdullah Gul is discussing Bosnia's political deadlock and other Balkan issues with Serbian and Bosnian leaders as part of Turkey's increased involvement in the war-ravaged region now seeking closer ties with the European Union. [via YahooNews] More >>

Turkey uses economic clout to gain Balkan foothold [Mar 14, 2011] DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press NOVI PAZAR, Serbia The minarets and Turkish coffeehouses in this southern Serbian town are reminders of the Muslim empire that once shook Europe's foundations by pushing armies all the way to the gates of Vienna. Now Turkey ? the modern state that replaced the Ottoman empire ? is staging a comeback. Turkey's fast-growing economic clout is allowing it into Europe ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Serbian PM meets Turkish counterpart [Mar 11, 2011] ANKARA -- Prime Ministers of Serbia and Turkey Mirko Cvetkovi? and Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet in Ankara on Thursday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Youngsters lead TFC past Red Star Belgrade [Feb 06, 2011] TORONTO ? Young players are making their mark for Toronto FC as the club continues its preseason camp in Turkey. On Sunday, TFC Academy product and 2010 Winthrop University MVP Matt Stinson scored TFC?s goal in a 1-0 win over Serbian side Red Star Belgrade. [via YahooNews] More >>