The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on Wednesday adopted three resolutions related to the former Yugoslavia region. They cover issues such as witness protection, reconciliation and dialogue among the countries of the former Yugoslavia, and on the obligation of Council member countries to cooperate in the prosecution of war crimes.
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PACE to debate three more resolutions
January 26th, 2011 |
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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is today in Strasbourg debating three more resolutions.
The PACE on Tuesday adopted Council of Europe (CoE) Rapporteur Dick Marty’s report on human organ trafficking in Kosovo, which calls for an international investigation.
PACE to discuss Marty’s report on Tuesday
January 23rd, 2011 |
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Regular session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will begin on Monday.
The highlight of the event will be Council of Europe Rapporteur Dick Marty’s report on organ trafficking in Kosovo and Albania.
Mufti: Mistake to repeat council elections
January 20th, 2011 |
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It would be a great mistake by the authorities to repeat the April 17 elections for the Bosniak ethnic council, says Muamer Zukorlić. This, because it would allow the elected council to deal with issues not regulated by law, the head of one of the Islamic communities – the Islamic Community in Serbia – stated on Wednesday.
Georgia won’t attend PACE meeting
January 15th, 2011 |
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Georgia will not attend an upcoming session of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) on the future of the Russian-Georgian dossier.
“We do not believe it is possible to conduct further discussions until Russia clearly states whether or not it is ready to follow the recommendations of the Council of Europe,” delegation member Georgy Gabashvili said.
Organ trafficking investigator invited to EP
January 13th, 2011 |
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Council of Europe (CoE) rapporteur Dick Marty has been invited to address the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee. Tanjug news agency previously reported that it had learned unofficially that EP MPs invited Marty to testify on his report regarding the Kosovo organ trafficking case.
Anti-Corruption Council writes to president
January 12th, 2011 |
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The Anti-Corruption Council sent on Tuesday a letter to Serbian President Boris Tadić specifying cases of corruption faced by foreign investors in Serbia.
The council asked for a meeting with Tadić to discuss the problem.
Inquiry focuses on Hungary’s new media law
January 7th, 2011 |
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Hungary’s newly-instituted media council (NMHH) launched an inquiry into Tilos radio station in September, according to a letter from the council.
The inquiry relates to the station’s broadcast of two songs by American rapper Ice-T in its 1730h program. According to the letter from the NMHH, the songs’ lyrics were objectionable, and violated sections 5/B. § (3) and 5/C § (2) of the Regulations on Radio and Television Broadcasting.
Council of Europe: Witnesses in Kosovo risk their lives
January 5th, 2011 |
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A Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) rapporteur has submitted his report on witness protection in war crimes trials for former Yugoslavia.
The document should be adopted by the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) on January 26.
Marty’s report Nazi propaganda, Thaci says
December 30th, 2010 |
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Kosovo PM Hashim Thaci has compared Council of Europe Rapporteur Dick Marty’s report on human organ trade to “Nazi propagandaâ€.
He has denied any involvement in criminal activities and assessed that this is a “political revengeâ€.
Serbia: CoE should adopt recommendations
December 22nd, 2010 |
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Serbia will request the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to adopt recommendations regarding Dick Marty’s report, says Rasim Ljajić.
Ljajić, head of the National Council for Cooperation with the Hague Tribunal, told B92 that those recommendations would oblige the EU ministers to help the investigation.
Minister on new Bosniak council vote
December 10th, 2010 |
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Human and Minority Rights Minister Svetozar Čiplić will hold consultations and decide to call new elections for the Bosniak National Council. His ministry said in Belgrade on Thursday that six months after the Central Election Commission declared final results, the Bosniak council was yet to be set up.
Muslim council seeks “internationalization of problems”
December 6th, 2010 |
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A Bosniak national council, which has not been recognized by Serbia’s authorities, said they wold ask for support from Sarajevo.
Sarajevo should help the council make problems faced by Bosniaks (Muslims) in Serbia an international issue, it was announced on Sunday in Novi Pazar.
Anti-Corruption Council chief reacts
November 22nd, 2010 |
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The claim that the purchase of the Port of Belgrade company was completely legal is not true, said Verica Barać, the president of the Anti-Corruption Council.
The president of the Anti-Corruption Council spoke for B92 in Belgrade on Monday in response to statements made by Milan Beko on Sunday.
Anti-corruption body on Telekom sale
October 21st, 2010 |
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The Anti-Corruption Council addressed on Wednesday a letter to Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković regarding the Telekom Srbija sale.
In it, the council proposed that the privatization of the state-owned telecommunications company be stopped if detailed analysis proves that the sale is being done for political or some other reasons rather than because of valid economic needs.
Council for National Security meets
October 14th, 2010 |
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The Council for National Security has requested from all competent authorities to continue to decisively combat organized crime and extremist organizations.
The announcement states that the security situation in the country after the latest outbreak of violence in Belgrade and Genoa has been discussed.
Karzai reaches out to Taliban
October 8th, 2010 |
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai used the anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan to open the inaugural session of a peace council. VOA reports that the council was appointed to help reconcile with the Taliban and other militant groups.
Chip Shot: Otellini At Council of Foreign Relations
October 5th, 2010 |
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Intel Corporation CEO Paul Otellini was the featured speaker today at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. The event was part of the Council’s CEO Speaker Series and was a discussion moderated by Ken Auletta, best-selling author and columnist for the New Yorker. The state of innovation today, how it is driving shifts in traditional markets and industries, and the resulting implications and opportunities for business and government leaders were among the topics covered. Read Paul Otellini’s speech transcript.
EP official in Belgrade over Bosniak Council
September 27th, 2010 |
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European Parliament (EP) Special Envoy for the Balkans Jelko Kacin has announced that he will visit Belgrade on October 3.
He also said Serbia has to resolve the issue of the forming of the Bosniak national council by that date.
“Good chance for German seat on Security Council”
September 25th, 2010 |
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Germany, together with other global players like Japan, India and Brazil, has long harbored a desire for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle intends to drive home that message in an address to the General Assembly on Saturday.