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MoD sees Iraq jobs for Serbian firms

Minister of Defense Dragan Šutanovac said that he is certain Serbian companies will be hired to work on reconstruction projects in Iraq. “If the government and ministries react in an adequate way, I am convinced that there will be jobs for a large number of Serbian construction companies. We are putting in a lot of efforts to open ourselves up to that market,” Šutanovac said.

Belgrade Mayor vows cooperation with Zemun coalition

Belgrade Mayor Dragan Đilas said that he will cooperate with the new SNS-led coalition in power in the Belgrade municipality of Zemun. He also said that he expects the government to be formed soon in the other wildcard Belgrade municipality of Voždovac.

Defense minister on visit to Iraq

Defense Minister Dragan Å utanovac on July 30 began a several-day official visit to Iraq. He is heading a delegation of MoD officials and business people.

Å utanovac on security of state officials

Defense Minister Dragan Å utanovac on Tuesday stated that the degree of safety of the country’s top-ranking officials has been high for some time. But he could not confirm allegations by controversial Montenegrin businessman Ratko Knežević that the so-called Tobacco Mafia is threatening Serbian President Boris Tadić.

Defense chief on state of military

Defense Minister Dragan Å utanovac stated on Sunday that in the past year his ministry had prepared a set of laws necessary for the reform of the defense system. He also added that the economic crisis has unfortunately slowed down the process of modernization and professionalization of the Serbian Army (VS).

Ruling party rejects media law

United Serbia (JS) leader Dragan Marković Palma says his party finds a draft Law on Information unacceptable. Marković, who teamed up with the Socialists (SPS) and the Pensioners (PUPS) in a pre-elections coalition, which is part of the government in another, broader coalition, explained that the opposition to the draft came as it is “contrary to European standards”.