Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Äukanović “informed his DPS party” that he was stepping down as the countries prime minister today. The party then proceeded to nominated Deputy PM and Finance Minister Igor LukÅ¡ić as the PM-designate, reports from Podgorica said.
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Minister bemoans “sticks but no carrots”
Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić says the country keeps getting sticks, “a little bit over Kosovo, a little bit over the Hague Tribunal”. At the same time, DaÄić, who is also the leader of the ruling SPS, complained in an interview for the Sarajevo-based OsloboÄ‘enje daily that “carrots are nowhere to be seen”.
Ruling coalition to confer after president’s return
Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Interior Ivica DaÄić said on Saturday the ruling coalition had not discussed the platform for the negotiations with Kosovo. He added that it would probably happen after President Boris Tadić returned from New York, where he attended the 65th session of the UN General Assembly.
Deputy PM: Serbia ready for talks
First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić said that Serbia was ready to talk about all open issues with PriÅ¡tina.
He stressed that solving of each concrete problem which was important for the lives of the citizens was “somehow connected” to the status of Kosovo.
Agreement on establishment of IACA
Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić signed an agreement on establishing of the International Anti-Corruption Agency (IACA) in Vienna. DaÄić underlined that it was very important that Serbia is one of the signatories of the IACA establishment agreement.
UNMIK chief in Belgrade for meetings
UNMIK chief Lamberto Zannier in Belgrade today for meetings with First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić and Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanović. DaÄić said after the meeting today that they agreed that the UN civilian mission should remain in Kosovo, but maintain status neutrality.
Serbia “won’t withdraw Kosovo draft”
First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić on Sunday again spoke about Serbia’s UN GA Kosovo draft. He said that it was “unrealistic to expect for Serbia to accept the adoption of a resolution that would recognize legality of Kosovo-Metohija’s independence”.
“Govt. will find solution for Kosovo bonuses”
First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić says the government will find a better way to solve the issue of the so-called Kosovo bonuses. First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić says the government will find a better way to solve the issue of the so-called Kosovo bonuses.
“Serbia open to changes to UN GA draft”
Serbia is open to changes to its UN General Assembly draft Kosovo resolution, First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić has said. According to DaÄić, who spoke on Friday in TrgoviÅ¡te, southern Serbia, Belgrade submitted its own draft “because there was information that other interested parties were preparing resolutions”.
“Serbia appreciates Romania’s support”
Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić says Serbia highly appreciates Romania’s backing to the country’s territorial integrity and EU integration.
DaÄić, who is visiting Bucharest today, stressed the significance of the support for Serbia since Romania is one of the EU member states which have not recognized the illegal independence of Kosovo and Metohija.
IM confirms “heightened securityâ€
Deputy PM and Minister of the Interior Ivica DaÄić on Monday stated that the security and protection measures were lifted to a higher level on Sunday.
This happened as DaÄić was visiting the Bosnian Serb republic, RS.
U.S. official visits Belgrade
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg arrived in Belgrade in the evening on April 7 as part of his Balkan tour. The American official met this morning with First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić.
Ukraine may receive USD 6bn IMF loan
Ukraine may receive a $6 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2010, Ukrainian Deputy PM on Economic Issues Sergei Tigipko said. The IMF approved the loan to Ukraine in November 2008. The fund has already provided three credit tranches worth $4.5 billion, $2.8 billion and $3.3 billion to the country as part of a program to stabilize the economy, which was seriously weakened by the economic crisis.
DaÄić continues U.S. visit
First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić has stated in Washington that unstable political and economic situation in the region serves corruption. “If we were to judge by the consequences that corruption has on the society, it is also one of the threats to the national security,†DaÄić said in a lecture he gave at the National Security Institute.
Äelić visits Baden-Wurttemberg province
Deputy PM for EU Integration Bozidar Äelić spoke in Stuttgart on Monday with Prime Minister of Germany’s Baden-Wurttemberg province Guenther Oettinger. According to reports, they discussed bilateral relations, preparation of the Danube strategy and Serbia’s projects in the area of oil and gas industry and electricity production.
DaÄić starts visit to United States
Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić says he will discuss security and cooperation in fighting terrorism and crime as he meets with U.S. officials. DaÄić, who started a seven-day working visit to the U.S., pointed out in Washington that America was one of Serbia’s most important strategic partners and that dialogue and constant cooperation with top state officials were very important, said Serbian police (MUP) media office.
Äelić to meet EU officials in Brussels
Deputy PM for European Integrations Božidar Äelić will be in Brussels today on a working visit. There, he will discuss “Serbia’s priorities in developing an EU strategy for the Danube region countries with EU with European Commission for Regional Policy Directorate General Director Dirk Ahnerâ€, announcements said.
DaÄić to start week-long visit to U.S.
First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić will spend seven days on a visit to the United States, MUP has announced. DaÄić is set to meet with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, FBI Director Robert Miller and other U.S. officials, the statement said.
“Serbia is on right path to EUâ€
The Czech Republic unreservedly supports Serbia’s endeavors for European Union integration. This was heard from Czech Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Jan Kohout and Serbian Deputy PM for EU Integration Bozidar Äelić after their meeting in Belgrade on Wednesday.



