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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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.
Freedom of movement needed for all nationalities in Kosovo-Metohija
Belgrade, May 27, 2009 – According to the Ministry for Kosovo-Metohija’s statement Minister Goran Bogdanovic and Serbian Presidential Advisor Mladjan Djordjevic today were banned from entering Kosovo-Metohija.
Bogdanovic was to visit Ranilug and Kosovosko Pomoravlje to open a kindergarten, financed by the Serbian Ministry for Kosovo-Metohija, while Djordjevic and representatives from the Intesa Bank were to open a Serbian returnee house in the village of Korminjane.
The Serbian delegation had announced its visit in time, according to the agreement with the UN and the EU, but EULEX informed the Serbian Ministry that temporary Kosovo institutions will not allow the visit.
The Ministry harshly condemns such a move and considers it a breach of basic human rights, especially the right to freedom of movement, which clearly shows that the secessionist institutions advocate the respect of the rights of all nationals only in theory.
The Ministry is determined to solve such issues as quickly as possible and will therefore appeal to the UN and the EU High Representative, demanding that freedom of movement for all nationalities is ensured in Kosovo-Metohija, concludes the statement.
Bogdanovic was to visit Ranilug and Kosovosko Pomoravlje to open a kindergarten, financed by the Serbian Ministry for Kosovo-Metohija, while Djordjevic and representatives from the Intesa Bank were to open a Serbian returnee house in the village of Korminjane.
The Serbian delegation had announced its visit in time, according to the agreement with the UN and the EU, but EULEX informed the Serbian Ministry that temporary Kosovo institutions will not allow the visit.
The Ministry harshly condemns such a move and considers it a breach of basic human rights, especially the right to freedom of movement, which clearly shows that the secessionist institutions advocate the respect of the rights of all nationals only in theory.
The Ministry is determined to solve such issues as quickly as possible and will therefore appeal to the UN and the EU High Representative, demanding that freedom of movement for all nationalities is ensured in Kosovo-Metohija, concludes the statement.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Mubarak: Egypt will not recognize Kosovo
Source: Tanjug
CAIRO -- Serbian President Boris Tadić met in Cairo this morning with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak.
Tadić received assurances on Wednesday from Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak that his country would remain firm in its resolve not to recognize the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo.
Tadić and Mubarak agreed that all global problems should be resolved within the United Nations.
The two presidents focused on a series of issues of interest to both countries, including bilateral and, especially economic and trade cooperation, as well as the issue of Kosovo and Metohija.
Tadić presented the idea that Belgrade hosts the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in 2011 on the 50th anniversary of the foundation of this movement.
Mubarak described the idea as interesting to Egypt and said it would officially be presented at the next Non-Alligned Movement conference, to be held in Egypt's resort Sharm El-Sheikh in June.
The two presidents also discussed the challenges of the global financial crisis, as well as the expansion of economic cooperation between Serbia and Egypt for which, both sides concluded, there exist great possibilities.
In that context, Tadić initiated the signing of a free trade agreement between Serbia and Egypt.
The Egyptian president welcomed his Serbian counterpart this morning outside the Presidential Palace in Cairo with full state honors.
Tadić began the two-day official visit to Egypt this morning with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he laid a wreath at the grave of former Egyptian President Anwar el Sadat.
Tadić will also be meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and the secretary-general of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, the president's press bureau announced earlier.
Alongside Tadić in the Serbian delegation are Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić and Trade and Services Minister Slobodan Milosavljević.
CAIRO -- Serbian President Boris Tadić met in Cairo this morning with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak.
Tadić received assurances on Wednesday from Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak that his country would remain firm in its resolve not to recognize the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo.
Tadić and Mubarak agreed that all global problems should be resolved within the United Nations.
The two presidents focused on a series of issues of interest to both countries, including bilateral and, especially economic and trade cooperation, as well as the issue of Kosovo and Metohija.
Tadić presented the idea that Belgrade hosts the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in 2011 on the 50th anniversary of the foundation of this movement.
Mubarak described the idea as interesting to Egypt and said it would officially be presented at the next Non-Alligned Movement conference, to be held in Egypt's resort Sharm El-Sheikh in June.
The two presidents also discussed the challenges of the global financial crisis, as well as the expansion of economic cooperation between Serbia and Egypt for which, both sides concluded, there exist great possibilities.
In that context, Tadić initiated the signing of a free trade agreement between Serbia and Egypt.
The Egyptian president welcomed his Serbian counterpart this morning outside the Presidential Palace in Cairo with full state honors.
Tadić began the two-day official visit to Egypt this morning with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he laid a wreath at the grave of former Egyptian President Anwar el Sadat.
Tadić will also be meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and the secretary-general of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, the president's press bureau announced earlier.
Alongside Tadić in the Serbian delegation are Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić and Trade and Services Minister Slobodan Milosavljević.
Daily: UNMIK delivers "yellow house" evidence to Serbia
Source: Politika
BELGRADE -- Organs harvested from abducted Serbs in the “yellow house“ were sold in Turkey, writes daily Politika, quoting UNMIK’s report to the Serbian prosecution.
The report submitted to the Serbian War Crimes Prosecution, alongside copious evidence in the “yellow house“ case, also contains the names of six suspects as well as the names of the victims, writes the daily.
The report, classified as “strictly confidential“, also includes important information that could prove invaluable in the organ harvesting investigation.
Hudreds of Kosovo Serbs are believed to have been kidnapped by the province's Albanians in 1999, and taken to northern Albania, where their vital organs were removed before they were killed.
By all appearances, the daily said, the report could act as the basis for the EULEX mission’s judicial organs to launch legal proceedings over the matter.
Head of the EULEX Justice Component Alberto Perduca has yet to state whether the mission will be launching an investigation into the alleged crimes.
“War crimes come under the jurisdiction of EULEX and the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Whenever there are grounds for launching an investigation, EULEX prosecutors will do so,“ Perduca told Radio Free Europe, adding that all case-files were in the hands of prosecutors and that every investigation was confidential.
An UNMIK official said that the Serbian Prosecution had been informed that any inquiry into human organ harvesting in Albania would be under EULEX’s remit.
Asked whether the issue had been a theme of discussion at a recent meeting of EULEX and Serbian prosecutors, Perduca said that prosecutors had addressed this issue pertaining to the gravest crimes seriously and that it was “under their jurisdiction.“
The Council of Europe (CoE) has named Dick Marty as its special envoy in the case.
Marty, a member of the CoE’s Parliamentary Assembly and Human Rights Commission, is expected to visit the region soon.
BELGRADE -- Organs harvested from abducted Serbs in the “yellow house“ were sold in Turkey, writes daily Politika, quoting UNMIK’s report to the Serbian prosecution.
The report submitted to the Serbian War Crimes Prosecution, alongside copious evidence in the “yellow house“ case, also contains the names of six suspects as well as the names of the victims, writes the daily.
The report, classified as “strictly confidential“, also includes important information that could prove invaluable in the organ harvesting investigation.
Hudreds of Kosovo Serbs are believed to have been kidnapped by the province's Albanians in 1999, and taken to northern Albania, where their vital organs were removed before they were killed.
By all appearances, the daily said, the report could act as the basis for the EULEX mission’s judicial organs to launch legal proceedings over the matter.
Head of the EULEX Justice Component Alberto Perduca has yet to state whether the mission will be launching an investigation into the alleged crimes.
“War crimes come under the jurisdiction of EULEX and the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Whenever there are grounds for launching an investigation, EULEX prosecutors will do so,“ Perduca told Radio Free Europe, adding that all case-files were in the hands of prosecutors and that every investigation was confidential.
An UNMIK official said that the Serbian Prosecution had been informed that any inquiry into human organ harvesting in Albania would be under EULEX’s remit.
Asked whether the issue had been a theme of discussion at a recent meeting of EULEX and Serbian prosecutors, Perduca said that prosecutors had addressed this issue pertaining to the gravest crimes seriously and that it was “under their jurisdiction.“
The Council of Europe (CoE) has named Dick Marty as its special envoy in the case.
Marty, a member of the CoE’s Parliamentary Assembly and Human Rights Commission, is expected to visit the region soon.
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