The new U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, Mary Warlick, said that she will do everything in her power to strengthen bilateral relations. “I am looking forward to working with the democratic Serbian government in order to achieve the aspirations of the Serbian citizens for economic progress, accession to the EU, and assuming the role of a constructive leader in the region,†the new ambassador pointed out.
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Public relations in the recession: Good news
January 14th, 2010 |
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Other firms’ suffering has bolstered the public-relations business
THE past year or two has tested the idea that all publicity is good publicity, at least when it comes to business. Undeserved bonuses, plunging share prices and government bail-outs, among other ills, have elicited the ire of the media and public—and created a bonanza for public-relations firms. The recession has increased corporate demand for PR, analysts say, and enhanced the industry’s status. “We used to be the tail on the dog,” says Richard Edelman, the boss of Edelman, the world’s biggest independent PR firm. But now, he continues, PR is “the organising principle” behind many business decisions.
According to data from Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS), a private-equity firm, spending on public relations in America grew by more than 4% in 2008 and nearly 3% in 2009 to $3.7 billion. That is remarkable when compared with other forms of marketing. Spending on advertising contracted by nearly 3% in 2008 and by 8% in the past year. PR’s position looks even rosier when word-of-mouth marketing, which includes services that PR firms often manage, such as outreach to bloggers, is included. Spending on such things increased by more than 10% in 2009. …
“Good neighborly relations with Serbia”
January 1st, 2010 |
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Croatian PM Jadranka Kosor says that Croatia is “still turned toward good neighborly relations”. This, she says, despite Serbia’s decision to file a genocide counter-suit against Croatia before the ICJ.
Mesić on genocidal policies, good relations
December 29th, 2009 |
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Relations between Croatia and Serbia have not worsened and cooperation is good between the two countries, Croatian President Stjepan Mesić said. Speaking on the differing stances on Kosovo, Mesić said that the policies of Serbia are too focused on the “Kosovo myth”, but that Serbia “does not have to recognize Kosovo if it does not want to”.
Serbian ambassador to U.S. sees better relations
December 25th, 2009 |
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Serbian Ambassador to the United States Vladimir Petrović said that 2009 was a year of improved relations between the two countries. He told Voice of America that Washington had strongly supported Serbia’s decision to apply for the EU membership.
Jeremić: Serbia-U.S. relations “on rise”
December 16th, 2009 |
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Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić met in Washington on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. Jeremić and Clinton held a 30-minute meeting at the State Department, which focused on the situation in the region and the relations between the two countries, reports said.
“Diplomatic relations with Kosovo after ICJ ruling”
December 11th, 2009 |
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Montenegrin Deputy PM Svetozar Marović says his country “most sincerely wants to have the best possible relations with Serbia”. Podgorica will not establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rules on the legality of the unilateral Kosovo Albanian proclamation, he told Belgrade daily Danas.
“Some Croatian statements spoil relations”
December 11th, 2009 |
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President Boris Tadić says “certain statements by Croatian officials were spoiling relations between Serbia and Croatia”, Beta reported. He stressed that he was primarily referring to the stand of Croatian President Stjepan Mesić about Serbia not conducting a sufficiently honest policy toward Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Albanian president “wants good relations”
November 5th, 2009 |
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Albanian President Bamir Topi denied claims that Albania was striving to unite with Kosovo, referring to them as “malicious and wrong interpretations”. “Albania respects the young state of Kosovo as the fully-fledged state, but neither Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia nor Montenegro can spread its territory outside their respective borders,†Topi said.
Albanian president “wants good relations”
November 5th, 2009 |
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Albanian President Bamir Topi denied claims that Albania was striving to unite with Kosovo, referring to them as “malicious and wrong interpretations”. “Albania respects the young state of Kosovo as the fully-fledged state, but neither Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia nor Montenegro can spread its territory outside their respective borders,†Topi said.
“New era in relations with diaspora”
October 27th, 2009 |
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The adoption of the first Law on Diaspora and Serbs in the region started a “new era”, says a government minister. “This regulation represents a foundation for creating partnership relations and will be of use to everyone at the economic, political and cultural plan,” Minister for Diaspora SrÄ‘an Srećković stated on Monday in Belgrade.
Rehn: Serbia-Russia relations “usefulâ€
October 23rd, 2009 |
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European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn says that good political and economic relations between Serbia and Russia can only benefit everyone in Europe. Rehn said that by strengthening cooperation with Serbia, Russia was strengthening its strategic interests in the Balkans and in Europe.
China to “forge closer relations with Serbia”
October 1st, 2009 |
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Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Wei Jinghua says China and Serbia’s strategic partnership has defined the course of future relations between the two countries. “Let us take advantage of this historical opportunity to strengthen lasting friendship, enhance strategic cooperation and build a better tomorrow for relations between Serbia and China,†he told a reception organized to commemorate 60 years since the creation of the People’s Republic of China.
New ambassador is “sign of improved relationsâ€
September 19th, 2009 |
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Montenegrin Foreign Minister Milan Roćen said that the agreement for naming a new ambassador to Belgrade is a sign of improving relations. He told daily VeÄernje Novosti that the naming of Igor Jovović as Montenegro’s new ambassador to Serbia will strengthen regional stability, adding that it will also be a recommendation for faster progress towards the united European goal of the region.
10 Ways Apple Can Fix the Google Voice Public Relations Blunder
August 14th, 2009 |
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Apple is now in a public relations nightmare after banning Google Voice applications from its App Store for duplicating features on the company’s iPhone. Apple did not adequately explain the reason for the ban and the Federal Communications Commission came calling, sending letters to Google, Apple and iPhone carrier AT T to get to the heart of the matter. Was Apple behind the Google Voice ban? Was it AT T? Even if AT T was the trigger, it was Apple that took the public initiative to ban Google Voice, which aggravated some programmers and bloggers enough to quit the iPhone. Customers are angry and the government wants to find out how this happened. Apple and the others have until August 21 to answer the FCC’s inquiries. We can’t help Apple with the current issues, but here’s how Apple can improve its reputation to avoid future flare-ups.
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“Military is best aspect of U.S.-Serbia relations”
July 17th, 2009 |
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Serbian and U.S officials agree that cooperation in the area of defense is the best area of overall bilateral relations between the two countries, says the MoD. Secretary of State in the Serbian Defense Ministry Dušan Spasojević met with a U.S. delegation in Belgrade as part of the second round of bilateral defense consultations between the two countries.
Indo-Pak relations to figure high during Clinton’s India visit
July 17th, 2009 |
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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s maiden visit to India in her capacity as America’s top diplomat is being keenly observed by experts and analysts all over.
They believe that Indo-Pak ties would be a key topic of discussion on Clinton’s agenda during her talks with the Indian leadership.
Clinton has expressed hope that during her [...]
Kyle Hotchkiss Carone: How Obama’s Ghana Visit Sets A New Tone In US-Africa Relations
July 13th, 2009 |
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The mere presence of a black U.S. president on Ghanaian soil, speaking to Ghanaian people about Ghanaian problems, marks a welcome rekindling of discourse between blacks throughout the diaspora.