Source: Tanjug
PREŠEVO -- Ethnic Albanian councilors in Serbia's south have launched an initiative to form Albanian regional institutions and a separate region of Preševo Valley.
A political declaration, adopted in an assembly of councilors of Preševo, Medveđa and Bujanovac, reminds that this initiative comes "in the spirit of the political platform of January 2006".
Albanians from the south of central Serbia wish to speed up talks between the government and "legitimate Albanian institutions and political representatives of the three municipalities, with international mediation, in order to accelerate the political process renewed in March this year, in line with the most progressive regional and European standards".
Riza Halimi, MP and leader of the PDD, in power in Bujanovac, but no longer in Preševo, told Tanjug news agency that this document "confirms the declaration from 2006".
"The latest document is also an answer to an irresponsible approach that the government of Serbia has to the problems of Albanians in the south of Serbia," said he, and explained that the Albanian councilors' assembly has 59 members.
The declaration also calls for proportional representation of Albanians in state structures and organs, public institutions, "and especially in local and border police".
The documents insists on finding an acceptable solution to recognizing diplomas issued in Priština after February 2008, when Kosovo's ethnic Albanians unilaterally declared secession.
It once again calls for Albanians arrested in Preševo in December 2008 on terrorism charges to be released from custody, and to have their case "processed within international legal mechanisms, since it is evident that the question has been politicized", and says that all members of the so-called Preševo, Bujanovac and Medveđa Liberation Army (OVPMB; UCPMB) "are being incriminated without exception".
The armed group launched numerous attacks in the area from 1999 until 2001, seeking to join the three municipalities to Kosovo.
The local ethnic councilors expressed "doubt" that the process against the captured members, accused of 1999 crimes committed in Gjilane, in the east of Kosovo, "would be legitimate".
The political declaration came after First Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dačić met with political representatives of local Albanians.
Dačić told Tanjug on Sunday that he had met with the leaders last week, "aiming to maintain political stability and security", and that the talks would continue.
“The talks were good and will be continued. I wish our security forces in the south to have understanding and support of citizens, but I also want us all to join forces against crime, corruption, because it is in the interest of all,” Dačić said in an interview with Tanjug.
He reiterated that the Serbian police (MUP) elite Gendarmerie force will be present in the south "until the situation gets fully stabilized".
Dačić pointed out the need for joint engagement on stabilization of the situation in the south, because, he said, "there is security and intelligence information, provided by Western services, on existence of certain groups in Kosovo and Metohija that originate from the area and who wish to destabilize the region".
The minister did not reveal the names of the Albanian leaders he met with, but the meeting came after the recent incidents, including an attack and wounding of two Gendarmes near Bujanovac, and a bomb planted in front of a residential building in Preševo.
The southern region is home to the largest ethnic Albanian population in the country outside of Kosovo itself.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Serbian junior basketball team European champions
The Serbian junior basketball team won the European championship in Metz, France, last night, beating their hosts 78:72. This has been the eighth gold medal for the national junior team, which has never lost in the finals yet. France won silver medal and Turkey bronze medal, after beating Lithuania 95:74.
Champion swimmer gets keys to apartment
Source: B92
BELGRADE -- Serbia's champion swimmer Milorad Čavić today received the keys to his news apartment in Belgrade.
This was another Fund B92 project, which brought together sponsors through a campaign dubbed, "Čavić for a neighbor".
The 84-sq meter apartment was purchased with the money gathered from the sponsors.
Fund B92 President and B92 Editor-in-Chief Veran Matić explained today that the fund wished to help all those “who wanted to enable this young man who came from the country of his birth to his homeland, to have a home and decent living and working conditions in his country”.
Matić reminded that B92 has had much success with connecting people with good intentions and those able to make a difference, and this time, the project began with the campaign promoted with a video clip.
Matić explained that the clip was broadcast several times in December 2008.
“Very quickly, we got to some donors who made it possible for us to give this 84 sq meter apartment, which was built five years ago, to Čavić to use for the rest of his life,” he said.
The B92 editor-in-chief added that the campaign received assistance from President Boris Tadić, who invested his authority in the bid to secure housing for the champion.
He also thanked donators from various companies that participated, and mentioned Simpo, the Serbian Building Directorate, Mladenovac Ceramics, Espana Ceramics, Polymit, Minotti, Sika and Eglo Lighting.
“Milorad himself said that the world record of Nađa Higl inspired him, and all of them together probably inspired the water polo players, while the water polo players inspired the basketball team,” Matić said in reference to a string of sporting victories achieved by Serbia's athletes last week.
“It is important to spread the positive vibe. I hope that we will continue with this gesture to spread this spirit of success and positive gestures, and that we will be able to create institutional conditions for the development of talent, professionals and amateurs, but to also create an infrastructure so that the results do not come a surprise,” Matić said.
He reminded that although everyone is ready to enjoy the victories and identify with them, when the results are not good, it is easy to forget all of the success that people previously identified with.
“We wanted to participate without any calculation in offering a positive message that work pays off, while in order to improve exceptional results, at least the elementary living and working conditions are necessary. We tried, together, to return a little to the exceptional person that is Milorad Čavić and award his expectional results,” Matić said.
B92 Sports Editor-in-Chief Zoran Panjković attended the ceremony today as well.
“From Dublin, when you first started visiting the winners’ stand, to Helsinki, Eindhoven, to Beijing, Rijeka and Rome," he addressed Čavić in a piece that aired on B92, "when you are in the water or outside in your shirt on the stand, and when you are hundreds of a second short, and the slow motion slows you down too much, and when you prove to Serbia that it is not impossible to be number one, and when you show the world Serbia's beautiful side, we are there… 92 hundredths of a second behind you. We want these keys to be yours a lot longer than the world record, and to help [Micheal] Phelps learn [Serbia's national anthem] ‘Bože Pravde.”
Čavić won his first European gold for Serbia in Dublin in 2003, when he set a new world record for the 100-meter butterfly race in 25-meter pools.
His successes followed with a silver in the 50-meter race in the same competition. Čavić defended his crown three years later in Helsinki, as well as in Debrecen in 2007 and Rijeka in 2008. Last year, he won another gold in the European Championships in Eindhoven.
He also took the Olympic silver in Beijing in the 100-meter butterfly race.
Last week at the Rome World Swimming Championships, Čavić won gold in the 50-meter race, and silver in the 100-meter butterfly.
In the past three months, Fund B92 has presented keys to end users in two other projects: the mobile mammography machine for the Institute of Oncology, which the fund gathered EUR 600,000 for, and the keys to the Safe House in Zrenjanin worth EUR 150,000, handed over to the Social Work Center there.
BELGRADE -- Serbia's champion swimmer Milorad Čavić today received the keys to his news apartment in Belgrade.
This was another Fund B92 project, which brought together sponsors through a campaign dubbed, "Čavić for a neighbor".
The 84-sq meter apartment was purchased with the money gathered from the sponsors.
Fund B92 President and B92 Editor-in-Chief Veran Matić explained today that the fund wished to help all those “who wanted to enable this young man who came from the country of his birth to his homeland, to have a home and decent living and working conditions in his country”.
Matić reminded that B92 has had much success with connecting people with good intentions and those able to make a difference, and this time, the project began with the campaign promoted with a video clip.
Matić explained that the clip was broadcast several times in December 2008.
“Very quickly, we got to some donors who made it possible for us to give this 84 sq meter apartment, which was built five years ago, to Čavić to use for the rest of his life,” he said.
The B92 editor-in-chief added that the campaign received assistance from President Boris Tadić, who invested his authority in the bid to secure housing for the champion.
He also thanked donators from various companies that participated, and mentioned Simpo, the Serbian Building Directorate, Mladenovac Ceramics, Espana Ceramics, Polymit, Minotti, Sika and Eglo Lighting.
“Milorad himself said that the world record of Nađa Higl inspired him, and all of them together probably inspired the water polo players, while the water polo players inspired the basketball team,” Matić said in reference to a string of sporting victories achieved by Serbia's athletes last week.
“It is important to spread the positive vibe. I hope that we will continue with this gesture to spread this spirit of success and positive gestures, and that we will be able to create institutional conditions for the development of talent, professionals and amateurs, but to also create an infrastructure so that the results do not come a surprise,” Matić said.
He reminded that although everyone is ready to enjoy the victories and identify with them, when the results are not good, it is easy to forget all of the success that people previously identified with.
“We wanted to participate without any calculation in offering a positive message that work pays off, while in order to improve exceptional results, at least the elementary living and working conditions are necessary. We tried, together, to return a little to the exceptional person that is Milorad Čavić and award his expectional results,” Matić said.
B92 Sports Editor-in-Chief Zoran Panjković attended the ceremony today as well.
“From Dublin, when you first started visiting the winners’ stand, to Helsinki, Eindhoven, to Beijing, Rijeka and Rome," he addressed Čavić in a piece that aired on B92, "when you are in the water or outside in your shirt on the stand, and when you are hundreds of a second short, and the slow motion slows you down too much, and when you prove to Serbia that it is not impossible to be number one, and when you show the world Serbia's beautiful side, we are there… 92 hundredths of a second behind you. We want these keys to be yours a lot longer than the world record, and to help [Micheal] Phelps learn [Serbia's national anthem] ‘Bože Pravde.”
Čavić won his first European gold for Serbia in Dublin in 2003, when he set a new world record for the 100-meter butterfly race in 25-meter pools.
His successes followed with a silver in the 50-meter race in the same competition. Čavić defended his crown three years later in Helsinki, as well as in Debrecen in 2007 and Rijeka in 2008. Last year, he won another gold in the European Championships in Eindhoven.
He also took the Olympic silver in Beijing in the 100-meter butterfly race.
Last week at the Rome World Swimming Championships, Čavić won gold in the 50-meter race, and silver in the 100-meter butterfly.
In the past three months, Fund B92 has presented keys to end users in two other projects: the mobile mammography machine for the Institute of Oncology, which the fund gathered EUR 600,000 for, and the keys to the Safe House in Zrenjanin worth EUR 150,000, handed over to the Social Work Center there.
Serbia beat Spain to gain World water polo title
Rome, ITALY, August 1, 2009 - Serbia beat Spain 7-6 on penalties after drawing 7-7 after extra time to win a men's waterpolo final at the FINA World Championships in Rome.
Milan Aleksic scored to give Serbia the title on the 18th shot in the shootout.
In the bronze medal match, Croatia defeated United States 8-6.
Milan Aleksic scored to give Serbia the title on the 18th shot in the shootout.
In the bronze medal match, Croatia defeated United States 8-6.
Swimmer Cavic wins silver in 100m butterfly at World championships
Rome, ITALY, August 1, 2009 - Milorad Cavic of Serbia won the silver medal in the men's 100 meter butterfly at the FINA World Championships in Rome.
Michael Phelps of the United States seized gold with a world record 49.82 seconds, while Cavic set a new European record with 49.95.
Spain's Rafael Munoz was third, clocking a time of 50.41.
Michael Phelps of the United States seized gold with a world record 49.82 seconds, while Cavic set a new European record with 49.95.
Spain's Rafael Munoz was third, clocking a time of 50.41.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Higl clinches 200m breaststroke victory at World championships
Rome, ITALY, July 31, 2009 - Serbia's Nadja Higl won the gold medal in the women's 200 meters breaststroke at the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome.
Higl swam two minutes, 21.62 seconds to take the first place just in front of Canada's Annamay Pierse (2:21.84), who had set a new world record of 2:20.12 in the semifinals.
Austria's Mirna Jukic took the bronze medal with 2:21.97.
Higl swam two minutes, 21.62 seconds to take the first place just in front of Canada's Annamay Pierse (2:21.84), who had set a new world record of 2:20.12 in the semifinals.
Austria's Mirna Jukic took the bronze medal with 2:21.97.
Swimmer Cavic takes gold at World championships
Rome, ITALY, July 27, 2009 - Serbia's Milorad Cavic won the gold medal in the 50-meter butterfly at the FINA World Championships in Rome.
Cavic charged to victory with a championship record time of 22.67 seconds.
Matt Targett of Australia took the silver medal while Spanish world record holder Rafael Munoz reached the third place.
Cavic charged to victory with a championship record time of 22.67 seconds.
Matt Targett of Australia took the silver medal while Spanish world record holder Rafael Munoz reached the third place.
Monday, July 13, 2009
'Slaughtermania''
Undoubtedly one of the most famous Canadians in Serbia, the lovable and handsome Nick Slaughter from the early 90s TV show "Tropical Heat", returned to Serbia in June 2009 to a tumultuous welcome from TV, newspapers, photographers and autograph seekers. Rob Stewart (his real name) had never been to Serbia, but his irresistible TV persona captured a generation when the Serbian punk band "Atheist Rap" immortalized his name in a hit song and his name became a slogan for democracy demonstrators in the 1990s.
To mark the occasion, the Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, H.E. John Morrison, joined Rob Stewart to plant maple trees at the Elementary school "Ljuba Nenadovic" in Zarkovo, Belgrade, on Monday 15 June. The event, organized by NGO Ecotopia, symbolized growth and the greening of our societies. It was held in the municipality of Zarkovo where the first graffiti glorifying TV character Nick Slaughter appeared during the protests in the 1990s.
The return of Rob Stewart/Nick Slaughter to Serbia represents a unique way to build new bridges between Canada and Serbia. I am thankful to Rob Stewart and Ecotopia for organizing this event and allowing the Embassy of Canada to make a small contribution to the protection of the environment in Serbia", said Ambassador Morrison.
Later that day Ambassador Morrison hosted a reception at the Chancery to celebrate Nick’s "return". Other guests included film crew members who followed Mr. Stewart during his visit to Serbia, representatives of Ecotopia, including former member of the protest group "Otpor" Srdja Popovic, "Atheist Rap" band members (who recorded the 90s hit "Slaughteru Nietzche") and representatives of Novi Sad’s Student Cultural Center.
Dacic meets with basketball player Marko Jaric
Belgrade, May 27, 2009 – First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Ivica Dacic met today with famous Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric and his wife, Brazilian model Adriana Lima.
The Ministry says in a statement that Jaric and Lima informed Dacic of their plans to engage in humanitarian campaigns to promote Serbia.
Adriana Lima voiced her wish to be granted Serbian citizenship, which Dacic accepted and promised that the Ministry of the Interior will issue the new documents to her by emergency procedure.
The Ministry says in a statement that Jaric and Lima informed Dacic of their plans to engage in humanitarian campaigns to promote Serbia.
Adriana Lima voiced her wish to be granted Serbian citizenship, which Dacic accepted and promised that the Ministry of the Interior will issue the new documents to her by emergency procedure.
Serbia win bronze medal in FINA World League
Podgorica, MONTENEGRO, June 21, 2009 - Serbia won the bronze medal in the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League after defeating USA, 9-7 (2-2, 1-2, 4-2, 2-1), in the third place match.
Scorers for Serbia were Andrija Prlainovic (4), Zivko Gocic (2), Dusko Pijetlovic (1), Stefan Mitrovic (1) and Vanja Udovicic (1).
In the final match, Montenegro beat Croatia 8-7.
Scorers for Serbia were Andrija Prlainovic (4), Zivko Gocic (2), Dusko Pijetlovic (1), Stefan Mitrovic (1) and Vanja Udovicic (1).
In the final match, Montenegro beat Croatia 8-7.
Zimonjic, Nestor defend doubles title
London, ENGLAND, July 4, 2009 - Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia and Canada's Daniel Nestor won the Wimbledon men's doubles title for the second year in a row with a 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-3 win over top-seeded Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States.
Nestor and Zimonjic were playing in their third Grand Slam final together. Besides winning the Wimbledon title last year, they lost in the 2008 French Open final.
Nestor and Zimonjic were playing in their third Grand Slam final together. Besides winning the Wimbledon title last year, they lost in the 2008 French Open final.
Serbia wins nine gold medals at 2009 Mediterranean Games
Pescara, ITALY, July 5, 2009 - Serbia won 35 medals - 9 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze - at the 16th Mediterranean Games which were held in Pescara, Italy.
Gold medals: men's handball team, Milos Mijalkovic (judo), Zorana Arunovic (shooting), Andrea Arsovic (shooting), Miroslava Najdanovski (swimming), Ivan Lendjer (swimming), men's water polo team, Kristijan Fris (wrestling) and Davor Stefanek (wrestling).
Silver medals: Ivan Lendjer (swimming), Caba Siladji (swimming), Aleksandar Maksimovic (wrestling), Olivera Jevtic (athletics), women's basketball team, Branimir Stankovic (boxing), Andrija Zlatic (shooting), Jasna Sekaric (shooting), Damir Mikec (shooting), Nemanja Mirosavljev (shooting - two medals), Antonija Nadj (kayak) and Marko Tomicevic (kayak).
Bronze medals: Caba Siladji (swimming), Jasna Sekaric (shooting), Andrija Zlatic (shooting), men's table tennis team, Radomir Petkovic (wrestling - two medals), Dragana Tomasevic (athletics), Dragutin Topic (athletics), Ljubomir Marjanovic (boxing), Biljana Stojovic (karate), Valentin Popa (karate), Goran Jagar/Nikola Stojić (rowing) and Dusko Stanojević/Dejan Pajic (kayak).
Gold medals: men's handball team, Milos Mijalkovic (judo), Zorana Arunovic (shooting), Andrea Arsovic (shooting), Miroslava Najdanovski (swimming), Ivan Lendjer (swimming), men's water polo team, Kristijan Fris (wrestling) and Davor Stefanek (wrestling).
Silver medals: Ivan Lendjer (swimming), Caba Siladji (swimming), Aleksandar Maksimovic (wrestling), Olivera Jevtic (athletics), women's basketball team, Branimir Stankovic (boxing), Andrija Zlatic (shooting), Jasna Sekaric (shooting), Damir Mikec (shooting), Nemanja Mirosavljev (shooting - two medals), Antonija Nadj (kayak) and Marko Tomicevic (kayak).
Bronze medals: Caba Siladji (swimming), Jasna Sekaric (shooting), Andrija Zlatic (shooting), men's table tennis team, Radomir Petkovic (wrestling - two medals), Dragana Tomasevic (athletics), Dragutin Topic (athletics), Ljubomir Marjanovic (boxing), Biljana Stojovic (karate), Valentin Popa (karate), Goran Jagar/Nikola Stojić (rowing) and Dusko Stanojević/Dejan Pajic (kayak).
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Djokovic wins Serbia Open
Belgrade, May 10, 2009 - World number three Novak Djokovic of Serbia has won the 13th ATP title of his career by beating the unseeded Lucacs Kubot of Poland 6-3, 7-6 (0) in the final match of the inaugural Serbia Open tennis tournament, which was held from May 4 to 10 in Belgrade.
The 21-year-old Serb picked up the 75,000 euros winner's cheque and earned 250 ATP points.
The 21-year-old Serb picked up the 75,000 euros winner's cheque and earned 250 ATP points.
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