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In other news Thursday, the Croatian Interior Ministry announced charges against a 44-year-old Croatian citizen suspected of stealing diamonds worth millions of euros.
U međuvremenu, hrvatsko Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova u četvrtak je priopćilo kako je podnijelo kaznenu prijavu protiv 44- godišnjeg hrvatskog državljanina za kojeg se sumnja da je ukrao dijamante vrijedne više milijuna eura.
They had been put up to guarantee the delivery of weapons to Croatia during its 1991-1995 fight for independence.
Dijamanti su bili dani kao zalog za isporuku oružja Hrvatskoj tijekom njezine borbe za neovisnost 1991- 1995.
(Vjesnik - 23/ 02/ 07; HINA, HRT, Focus, Tanjug, Makfax, MINA, Reuters - 22/ 02/ 07)
(Vjesnik - 23/ 02/ 07; HINA, HRT, Focus, Tanjug, Makfax, MINA, Reuters - 22/ 02/ 07)
Macedonia drafts law on co-operation with UN war crimes tribunal 23/ 02/ 2007SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Justice Minister Mihajlo Manevski said on Thursday (February 22nd) that Macedonia has prepared a draft law that would regulate virtually every issue related to co-operation with the UN war crimes tribunal at The Hague.
Makedonija izradila zakon o suradnji s UN- ovim tribunalom za ratne zločine 23/ 02/ 2007 SKOPJE, Makedonija -- Ministar pravosuđa Mihajlo Manevski izjavio je u četvrtak (22. veljače) kako je Makedonija pripremila nacrt zakona kojim će se regulirati praktično svako pitanje vezano za suradnju s UN- ovim tribunalom za ratne zločine u Haagu.
Officials hope the tribunal will eventually transfer four specific cases to Macedonia for prosecution.
Dužnosnici se nadaju kako će tribunal na koncu ustupiti makedonskom pravosuđu četiri konkretna slučaja.
The transfer of cases was the focus of a visit to The Hague by a delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Prebacivanje predmeta bila je glavna tema tijekom posjeta Haagu izaslanstva iz Bosne i Hercegovine.
Tribunal spokesperson Refik Hodzic described the two-day talks as very productive.
Glasnogovornik tribunala Refik Hodžić opisao je dvodnevne razgovore kao vrlo produktivne.
(Vecer - 23/ 02/ 07; MIA, Makfax, A1 TV, RTRS - 22/ 02/ 07)
(Večer - 23/ 02/ 07; MIA, Makfax, A1 TV, RTRS - 22/ 02/ 07)
University students protest education reforms in Greece 23/ 02/ 2007ATHENS, Greece -- About 25,000 demonstrators marched to the education ministry building and Parliament on Thursday (February 22nd) to protest the government's planned education reforms.
Sveučilišni studenti prosvjeduju zbog školskih reformi u Grčkoj 23/ 02/ 2007 ATENA, Grčka -- Oko 25. 000 prosvjednika prošetalo je u četvrtak (22. veljače) do zgrade Ministarstva prosvjete i parlamenta prosvjedujući zbog planiranih vladinih školskih reformi.
Riot police clashed with dozens of youths in central Athens.
Interventna policija sukobila se s nekoliko desetaka mladih u središtu Atene.
Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Policija je bacila suzavac kako bi razbila prosvjednike.
One person was arrested.
Jedna osoba je uhićena.
University students and professors demonstrated in other cities as well.
Sveučilišni studenti i profesori prosvjedovali su i u drugim gradovima.
They were upset with provisions that would establish privately run universities and institute an evaluation process for faculties and research departments.
Nezadovoljni su odredbama prema kojima bi bili uspostavljena privatna sveučilišta, te uveden proces procjene fakulteta i istraživačkih odjela.
(Naftemporiki, Avgi - 23/ 02/ 07; ANA-MPA, DPA, Xinhua - 22/ 02/ 07)
(Naftemporiki, Avgi - 23/ 02/ 07; ANA- MPA, DPA, Xinhua - 22/ 02/ 07)
Turkish National Security Council reportedly backs contacts with Iraqi Kurd leaders 25/ 02/ 2007ANKARA, Turkey -- During its closed-door session on Friday (February 23rd), the National Security Council reportedly supported the idea of launching contacts with Kurdish leaders in northern Iraq, where Turkey believes members of the terrorist group Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) have bases.
Turkish National Security Council reportedly backs contacts with Iraqi Kurd leaders 25/ 02/ 2007ANKARA, Turkey -- During its closed- door session on Friday (February 23rd), the National Security Council reportedly supported the idea of launching contacts with Kurdish leaders in northern Iraq, where Turkey believes members of the terrorist group Kurdistan Workers 'Party (PKK) have bases.
Press reports Saturday suggested those attending the meeting agreed that boosting political and diplomatic efforts could contribute to reducing tensions in the border area.
Press reports Saturday suggested those attending the meeting agreed that boosting political and diplomatic efforts could contribute to reducing tensions in the border area.
Also at the weekend, Turkish police detained three Kurdish officials in the southeast cities of Van and Diyarbakir.
Also at the weekend, Turkish police detained three Kurdish officials in the southeast cities of Van and Diyarbakir.
The three -- members of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party -- were accused of making comments that reportedly threatened stability in Turkey.
The three -- members of the pro- Kurdish Democratic Society Party -- were accused of making comments that reportedly threatened stability in Turkey.
One of them, Hilmi Aydogdu, was quoted in several newspapers as saying that the country's 20 million Kurds would consider any attack on the Iraqi oil town of Kirkuk as an attack against them.
One of them, Hilmi Aydogdu, was quoted in several newspapers as saying that the country' s 20 million Kurds would consider any attack on the Iraqi oil town of Kirkuk as an attack against them.
(Hurriyet, Milliyet, Sabah, AP - 24/ 02/ 07; NTV - 23/ 02/ 07)
(Hurriyet, Milliyet, Sabah, AP - 24/ 02/ 07; NTV - 23/ 02/ 07)
Gul says Turkey to proceed with reforms, will amend Article 301 soon 25/ 02/ 2007ANKARA, Turkey -- Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday (February 23rd) that the government will proceed with EU-related reforms, in spite of some negative rhetoric recently regarding Turkey's EU membership bid and the partial freezing of Union talks.
Gul says Turkey to proceed with reforms, will amend Article 301 soon 25/ 02/ 2007ANKARA, Turkey -- Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday (February 23rd) that the government will proceed with EU- related reforms, in spite of some negative rhetoric recently regarding Turkey' s EU membership bid and the partial freezing of Union talks.
Gul, speaking to a group of reporters in Ankara, also suggested that he expects changes to the controversial Article 301 of the Turkish penal code in a few weeks.
Gul, speaking to a group of reporters in Ankara, also suggested that he expects changes to the controversial Article 301 of the Turkish penal code in a few weeks.
He said he and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan believe the provision dealing with insulting "Turkishness" must be changed, as it casts a shadow on the reform progress.
He said he and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan believe the provision dealing with insulting "Turkishness" must be changed, as it casts a shadow on the reform progress.
It has been cited in charging several intellectuals who wrote about the murder of Armenians in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire.
It has been cited in charging several intellectuals who wrote about the murder of Armenians in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire.
(Turks. US - 24/ 02/ 07; Zaman, EU Observer - 23/ 02/ 07)
(Turks. US - 24/ 02/ 07; Zaman, EU Observer - 23/ 02/ 07)
No progress in UN-run talks on Kosovo 25/ 02/ 2007VIENNA, Austria -- Talks on UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari's plan for resolving the Kosovo status issue continued on Friday (February 23rd) but lacked progress, according to reports after the third day of negotiations between the Serbian and Kosovo teams in Vienna ended.
No progress in UN- run talks on Kosovo 25/ 02/ 2007VIENNA, Austria -- Talks on UN special envoy Martti Ahtisaari' s plan for resolving the Kosovo status issue continued on Friday (February 23rd) but lacked progress, according to reports after the third day of negotiations between the Serbian and Kosovo teams in Vienna ended.
The focus was economic issues.
The focus was economic issues.
Talks resume on Monday. In other news Friday, the Serb Radical Party (SRS), which controls the most seats in the Serbian Parliament, said that if Kosovo becomes independent, Serbia should reconsider its membership in the UN.
Talks resume on Monday. In other news Friday, the Serb Radical Party (SRS), which controls the most seats in the Serbian Parliament, said that if Kosovo becomes independent, Serbia should reconsider its membership in the UN.
SRS deputy leader Tomislav Nikolic added that Serbia should call off efforts to join the EU, if the Union recognises Kosovo's independence.
SRS deputy leader Tomislav Nikolic added that Serbia should call off efforts to join the EU, if the Union recognises Kosovo' s independence.
(RTS - 25/ 02/ 07; Beta - 24/ 02/ 07; B92, AP - 23/ 02/ 07)
(RTS - 25/ 02/ 07; Beta - 24/ 02/ 07; B92, AP - 23/ 02/ 07)
Serbia faces possibility of new election 25/ 02/ 2007BELGRADE, Serbia -- Serbia faces the distinct possibility of calling a new general election, since the process of forming a new cabinet has stalled after just one round of talks.
Serbia faces possibility of new election 25/ 02/ 2007BELGRADE, Serbia -- Serbia faces the distinct possibility of calling a new general election, since the process of forming a new cabinet has stalled after just one round of talks.
International media reported on Friday (February 23rd) that the Democratic Party, which took more seats than any other member of the reformist camp, has failed to strike a deal with outgoing Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica's Democratic Party of Serbia on regarding who should be appointed head of the next cabinet.
International media reported on Friday (February 23rd) that the Democratic Party, which took more seats than any other member of the reformist camp, has failed to strike a deal with outgoing Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica' s Democratic Party of Serbia on regarding who should be appointed head of the next cabinet.
The talks were suspended after an initial round of consultations with President Boris Tadic.
The talks were suspended after an initial round of consultations with President Boris Tadic.
Under the Serbian Constitution, a new election must be held if a government is not sworn in within 90 days of the assembly's inaugural session.
Under the Serbian Constitution, a new election must be held if a government is not sworn in within 90 days of the assembly' s inaugural session.
The deadline expires in mid-May.
The deadline expires in mid- May.
(AP - 24/ 02/ 07; AP, Reuters - 23/ 02/ 07)
(AP - 24/ 02/ 07; AP, Reuters - 23/ 02/ 07)
NATO's Ulrich says Pact will respond firmly to any violence in Kosovo 25/ 02/ 2007PRISTINA, Kosovo, Serbia -- NATO's South Wing Commander, US Admiral Harry Ulrich, said in Pristina on Friday (February 23rd) that the Pact is very concerned after a recent violent demonstration and an attack on UN vehicles in the capital.
NATO' s Ulrich says Pact will respond firmly to any violence in Kosovo 25/ 02/ 2007PRISTINA, Kosovo, Serbia -- NATO' s South Wing Commander, US Admiral Harry Ulrich, said in Pristina on Friday (February 23rd) that the Pact is very concerned after a recent violent demonstration and an attack on UN vehicles in the capital.
He warned that NATO would respond firmly to any hint of violence.
He warned that NATO would respond firmly to any hint of violence.
After meeting with international and Kosovo officials, Ulrich said he agreed with the assessment of the local authorities that such isolated incidents are counter-productive and destructive for Kosovo's future.
After meeting with international and Kosovo officials, Ulrich said he agreed with the assessment of the local authorities that such isolated incidents are counter- productive and destructive for Kosovo' s future.
The OSCE meanwhile announced that Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, plans to pay visits to Belgrade and Pristina starting on Monday.
The OSCE meanwhile announced that Chairman- in- Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, plans to pay visits to Belgrade and Pristina starting on Monday.
(Politika - 25/ 02/ 07; Glas javnosti - 24/ 02/ 07; KosovaLive, Beta, Reuters - 23/ 02/ 07)
(Politika - 25/ 02/ 07; Glas javnosti - 24/ 02/ 07; KosovaLive, Beta, Reuters - 23/ 02/ 07)
War crimes indictee Haradinaj meets with UNMIK chief, Kosovo leaders 25/ 02/ 2007PRISTINA, Kosovo, Serbia -- Former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj -- who also led the now defunct Kosovo Liberation Army, reportedly met with UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker, incumbent Prime Minister Agim Ceku and President Fatmir Sejdiu on Friday (February 23rd), ahead of his return to The Hague for the start of his trial.
War crimes indictee Haradinaj meets with UNMIK chief, Kosovo leaders 25/ 02/ 2007PRISTINA, Kosovo, Serbia -- Former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj -- who also led the now defunct Kosovo Liberation Army, reportedly met with UNMIK chief Joachim Ruecker, incumbent Prime Minister Agim Ceku and President Fatmir Sejdiu on Friday (February 23rd), ahead of his return to The Hague for the start of his trial.
Haradinaj has been on provisional release from Hague detention since June 2005 following guarantees provided by UNMIK and the Kosovo government.
Haradinaj has been on provisional release from Hague detention since June 2005 following guarantees provided by UNMIK and the Kosovo government.
He is charged with crimes against Serbian civilians during the Kosovo conflict.
He is charged with crimes against Serbian civilians during the Kosovo conflict.
Later on Friday, Serbian President Boris Tadic criticised Ruecker for meeting with a war crimes indictee and vowed to make sure such practices cease.
Later on Friday, Serbian President Boris Tadic criticised Ruecker for meeting with a war crimes indictee and vowed to make sure such practices cease.
(Glas javnosti, B92, RTS, Focus, Makfax - 24/ 02/ 07)
(Glas javnosti, B92, RTS, Focus, Makfax - 24/ 02/ 07)
Another round of BiH police reform talks ends without progress 25/ 02/ 2007SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) -- Another round of political talks on crucial BiH police reforms was held on Saturday (February 24th), but ended without much progress.
Another round of BiH police reform talks ends without progress 25/ 02/ 2007SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) -- Another round of political talks on crucial BiH police reforms was held on Saturday (February 24th), but ended without much progress.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the BiH parliamentary parties, Principal Deputy High Representative Raffi Gregorian, EUPM Commissioner Vincenzo Coppola and the US and UK Ambassadors to Sarajevo, Douglas McElhaney and Matthew Rycroft.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the BiH parliamentary parties, Principal Deputy High Representative Raffi Gregorian, EUPM Commissioner Vincenzo Coppola and the US and UK Ambassadors to Sarajevo, Douglas McElhaney and Matthew Rycroft.
After the talks, Gregorian issued a statement, warning that the time for reaching an agreement on the police reforms had effectively run out, delaying at least until 2008 the signing of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU.
After the talks, Gregorian issued a statement, warning that the time for reaching an agreement on the police reforms had effectively run out, delaying at least until 2008 the signing of a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU.
One last meeting may be held in Banja Luka this week.
One last meeting may be held in Banja Luka this week.
(Dnevni avaz, Nezavisne novine - 25/ 02/ 07; PBS BiH, RTRS - 24/ 02/ 07)
(Dnevni avaz, Nezavisne novine - 25/ 02/ 07; PBS BiH, RTRS - 24/ 02/ 07)
International community condemns murder of BiH human rights activist 25/ 02/ 2007SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) -- High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling, the OSCE, and the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights have condemned the murder of a Bosnian human rights activist, Dusko Kondor.
International community condemns murder of BiH human rights activist 25/ 02/ 2007SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) -- High Representative Christian Schwarz- Schilling, the OSCE, and the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights have condemned the murder of a Bosnian human rights activist, Dusko Kondor.
The secondary school teacher and member of Republika Srpska's Helsinki Board, was shot down in his house in Bijeljina on Thursday (February 22nd) evening.
The secondary school teacher and member of Republika Srpska' s Helsinki Board, was shot down in his house in Bijeljina on Thursday (February 22nd) evening.
His daughter was injured.
His daughter was injured.
Authorities say there have been two arrests in the case, though no other details have been released.
Authorities say there have been two arrests in the case, though no other details have been released.
(PBS BiH, Dnevni avaz, Nezavisne novine, Pincom. info - 24/ 02/ 07; OHR Sources - 23/ 02/ 07)
(PBS BiH, Dnevni avaz, Nezavisne novine, Pincom. info - 24/ 02/ 07; OHR Sources - 23/ 02/ 07)
Croatian opposition seeks no-confidence motion against cabinet 25/ 02/ 2007ZAGREB, Croatia -- The opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Croatian People's Party (HNS) filed a no-confidence motion against the government on Friday (February 23rd), citing the failure to submit regular reports to Parliament regarding the absorption of EU pre-accession funds.
Croatian opposition seeks no- confidence motion against cabinet 25/ 02/ 2007ZAGREB, Croatia -- The opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Croatian People' s Party (HNS) filed a no- confidence motion against the government on Friday (February 23rd), citing the failure to submit regular reports to Parliament regarding the absorption of EU pre- accession funds.
According to SDP and HNS, the cabinet has failed to submit a report every six months as promised, raising questions about transparency.
According to SDP and HNS, the cabinet has failed to submit a report every six months as promised, raising questions about transparency.
In other news Friday, Croatian police announced the arrests of two ethnic Serbs in Osijek.
In other news Friday, Croatian police announced the arrests of two ethnic Serbs in Osijek.
They are described as former members of the so-called Srpska Krajina Army military police, accused in relation to the May 1995torture and murder of a Croat in Dalj.
They are described as former members of the so- called Srpska Krajina Army military police, accused in relation to the May 1995torture and murder of a Croat in Dalj.
(Vecernji list, Vijesti, Makfax - 24/ 02/ 07; HINA, HRT - 23/ 02/ 07)
(Vecernji list, Vijesti, Makfax - 24/ 02/ 07; HINA, HRT - 23/ 02/ 07)
Macedonian police round up over 40 customs officials in anti-corruption action 25/ 02/ 2007SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Police detained over 40 officials in a broad action against organised crime and corruption, at four border crossings -- Bogorodica, Medzitlija, Deve Bair and Tabanovce -- on Friday (February 23rd).
Macedonian police round up over 40 customs officials in anti- corruption action 25/ 02/ 2007SKOPJE, Macedonia -- Police detained over 40 officials in a broad action against organised crime and corruption, at four border crossings -- Bogorodica, Medzitlija, Deve Bair and Tabanovce -- on Friday (February 23rd).
The Interior Ministry says 26 of the suspects are border policemen, ten are customs officers and five are other staff.
The Interior Ministry says 26 of the suspects are border policemen, ten are customs officers and five are other staff.
Over 38,000 euros in suspected bribes and other illegal activities were seized during searches.
Over 38, 000 euros in suspected bribes and other illegal activities were seized during searches.
The Ministry says more arrests are possible.
The Ministry says more arrests are possible.
(Makfax, A1 TV, Telma TV, Utrinski Vesnik, Vest - 24/ 02/ 07)
(Makfax, A1 TV, Telma TV, Utrinski Vesnik, Vest - 24/ 02/ 07)
Bulgarian prosecutors investigate Attack leader's raid on press offices 25/ 02/ 2007SOFIA, Bulgaria -- The Sofia Regional Prosecution announced on Saturday (February 24th) that it is investigating an alleged raid the ultra nationalist Attack coalition's leader Volen Siderov and Attack supporters conducted on the editorial offices of the leading newspapers 24 Chasa and 168 Chasa.
Bulgarian prosecutors investigate Attack leader' s raid on press offices 25/ 02/ 2007SOFIA, Bulgaria -- The Sofia Regional Prosecution announced on Saturday (February 24th) that it is investigating an alleged raid the ultra nationalist Attack coalition' s leader Volen Siderov and Attack supporters conducted on the editorial offices of the leading newspapers 24 Chasa and 168 Chasa.
According to local media reports, the Attack members arrived at the offices Friday, searching the premises and shouting insults.
According to local media reports, the Attack members arrived at the offices Friday, searching the premises and shouting insults.
The papers had written recently about Attack's funding sources.
The papers had written recently about Attack' s funding sources.
Siderov says he only visited the newspapers' headquarters to deliver a written statement to the editors.
Siderov says he only visited the newspapers 'headquarters to deliver a written statement to the editors.
(bTV, BNR - 24/ 02/ 07)
(bTV, BNR - 24/ 02/ 07)
International court rules in Serbia genocide case 26/ 02/ 2007THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The UN's highest court ruled on Monday (February 26th) that while Serbia failed to use its clear influence with Bosnian Serbs to prevent the genocide of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica, Serbia was not directly responsible for genocide or complicity in genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 1992-1995 conflict.
Međunarodni sud pravde donio odluku o tužbi protiv Srbije za genocid 26/ 02/ 2007 DEN HAAG, Nizozemska -- Najviši sud UN- a zaključio je u ponedjeljak (26. veljače) kako, iako Srbija nije iskoristila svoj očit utjecaj na bosanske Srbe da spriječi genocid nad bosanskim Muslimanima u Srebrenici, Srbija nije izravno odgovorna za genocid ili sudjelovanje u genocidu u Bosni i Hercegovini tijekom sukoba 1992- 1995.
In a lengthy ruling, the International Court of Justice said the leaders of Serbia "should have made the best effort within their power to try and prevent the tragic events then taking shape" in the UN enclave, the scale of which "might have been surmised".
U poduljem obrazloženju presude, Međunarodni sud pravde kazao je kako su čelnici Srbije "trebali učiniti sve što je u njihovoj moći kako bi pokušali spriječiti tragične događaje koji su tada poprimali oblik" u toj enklavi UN- a, čiji se opseg "mogao naslutiti".
Sarajevo has accused Belgrade of pursuing a policy of genocide on its territory.
Sarajevo je optužilo Beograd za vođenje politike genocida na teritoriju BiH.
Serbia denied responsibility, claiming that no plan ever existed for extermination of Bosniaks.
Srbija je negirala odgovornost, tvrdeći kako nikada nije postojao bilo kakav plan istrebljenja Bošnjaka.
This marked the first case in which an entire state was accused of genocide.
Ovo je bio prvi slučaj u kojem je cijela jedna država optužena za genocid.
(B92, Beta, AP, AFP, Reuters - 26/ 02/ 07)
(B92, Beta, AP, AFP, Reuters - 26/ 02/ 07)
Albanian commission releases partial election results 26/ 02/ 2007TIRANA, Albania -- The Central Election Commission released partial results Sunday (February 25th) of the February 18th municipal elections.
Albansko izborno povjerenstvo objavilo djelomične izborne rezultate 26/ 02/ 2007 TIRANA, Albanija -- Središnje izborno povjerenstvo objavilo je u nedjelju (25. veljače) djelomične rezultate lokalnih izbora održanih 18. veljače.
Turnout stood at 48%, and at the national level, the ruling right-wing coalition parties are ahead with 49.52% of the vote, compared to around 41.10% for the left-wing opposition formations.
Odaziv je iznosio 48 posto na državnoj razini, a stranke vladajuće desničarske koalicije vode sa 49, 52 posto glasova, u usporedbi s oko 41, 10 posto koliko imaju ljevičarske oporbene stranke.