Serbia’s Viktor Troicki and Germany’s Christopher Kas won the men’s doubles title at the the PTT Thailand Open tournament in Bangkok on Sunday. The Serbian-German duo defeated Israeli’s Jonathan Erlich and Austria’s Jurgen Melzer in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.
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Serbian patriarch enthroned in Kosovo
October 3rd, 2010 |
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The tolling of church bells and serving of Holy Liturgy have marked the beginning of enthronement ceremony of Serbian Orthodox Christian Patriarch Irinej.
Patriarch Irinej and bishops are serving the Holy Liturgy. President Boris Tadić represents the state of Serbia at today’s ceremony.
KFOR: All precautions taken
October 3rd, 2010 |
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KFOR has taken all necessary security measures ahead of enthronement of Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) Patriarch Irinej in the Peć Patriarchate.
KFOR commander Erhard Buehler said that area surrounding the monastery and a road to Peć would be secured.
“Government to ensure safety of Pride Paradeâ€
October 3rd, 2010 |
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Civil Rights Defenders (CRD) director has stated in a letter to Serbian PM and IM that he hopes that promises regarding safety at the Pride Parade will be kept.
“Civil Rights Defenders will actively participate in the Pride Parade and oversee conduct of the Serbian state authorities during preparation of the Pride Parade,†CRD Executive Director Robert Hardh said.
Enthronement of Serbian patriarch prepared
October 2nd, 2010 |
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Preparations for the ceremony of inauguration of Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church Irinej in Kosovo are in their final stage. It seems almost certain that Serbian President Boris Tadić will not be the only politician at the ceremony. Leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) Tomislav Nikolić and former Serbian Parliament Speaker Predrag Marković confirmed their attendance.
Preparations for Sunday’s enthronement
October 1st, 2010 |
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The Kosovo government in Priština has announced they had not received a request from Serbian officials to attend the enthronement of SPC Patriarch Irinej. They added that that the religious act should not be politicized.
Two dead in traffic accident
October 1st, 2010 |
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A tow truck and a pickup truck collided near Belgrade last night, resulting in the deaths of two people, said reports. The victims were said to be two men in their mid-20s, while a Turkish citizen was also injured.
Belgrade-Bar railroad traffic to resume tomorrow
September 30th, 2010 |
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Traffic on the Belgrade-Bar railroad line is expected to resume on Friday evening, it has been announced. The disruption came after a freight train derailed late on Wednesday in central Serbia, near Kraljevo.
Police will ensure security of Pride Parade
September 30th, 2010 |
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Serbian Interior Minister Ivica DaÄić stated on Thursday that the police will ensure the security of the Gay Pride Parade participants. He also called on the citizens not to use any type of violence towards the participants in this event.
Patriarch interviewed ahead of enthronement
September 30th, 2010 |
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Serbian Patriarch Irinej stated on Wednesday that peace is in the interest of the Church and the time we live in. He spoke in favor of negotiations between Belgrade and Priština, but in such a way that would satisfy both Serbs and ethnic Albanians.
UEFA CL: Partizan fall to Arsenal
September 29th, 2010 |
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Serbian football champions Partizan FK were defeated by London’s Arsenal FC in the second round of the Champions League Group H.
The match played in Belgrade on Tuesday evening ended 1-3 (1-1).
Serb WW1 soldiers honored in Greece
September 26th, 2010 |
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Defense Minister Dragan Å utanovac visited Thessaloniki, Greece, on Saturday, on the the 92nd anniversary of the Macedonian Front breach. Serb and Allied forces were engaged in this World War 1 battle.
City sanitation workers killed in accident
September 25th, 2010 |
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Two city sanitation company workers were killed in a traffic accident on the outskirts of Belgrade this morning.
The deadly accident involved a collision between a DAF truck and a Fiat Punto, which then swerved and hit a garbage truck.
Roma education, health-care improves
September 23rd, 2010 |
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The situation related to education and health-care for Roma (Gypsies) in Serbia has significantly improved. However, it is still far from matching the position of Roma to other citizens, it was concluded at the final conference on the implementation of a training program for pedagogical assistants and health-care mediators at the local level on Thursday.
200 years since Serbo-Russian victory over Turks
September 23rd, 2010 |
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Serbia must be strong and have a powerful army, and it should not realize its goals through warfare but rather peaceful means. This was heard today from Serbian Defense Minister Dragan Å utanovac, who attended a ceremony marking 200 years since the Battle on the Varvarin Field, that took place during the First Serb Uprising against the Ottoman Turk invasion and occupation of the country.
Street named after murdered journalist
September 23rd, 2010 |
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The Belgrade City Assembly has unanimously made a decision to name a street after murdered journalist and publisher Slavko Ćuruvija. The decision to name the second part of the Baje Pivljanina Street in Belgrade’s Dedinje neighborhood after the journalist was supported by representatives of all political parties.
Serbia-FAQ exhibition in New York
September 22nd, 2010 |
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The audience in New York will have an opportunity to visit an exhibition dubbed “Serbia – Frequently Asked Questions”, said reports. The purpose is for those interested to be acquainted with the responses of contemporary Serbian artists to universal questions related to the general political and economic situation in the world, said organizers.
World Peace Day marked in Belgrade
September 21st, 2010 |
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The Art of Living Foundation is holding a special event in Belgrade on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Peace. The topics for this year’s event are peace and future, with a special focus on children.
Policeman finds, returns EUR 8,000
September 21st, 2010 |
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Policeman Dragan Nikolić found EUR 8,000 at a hotel ATM machine in Belgrade, and returned the money to the owner. MUP said that their officer found the money and a notebook in Russian while on duty at the Park Hotel, during the Kick-Box World Championship competition.