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NATO Summit begins in Chicago

16:09 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs, MIA

Three topics will dominate the meeting - transition in Afghanistan, NATO capacities with regards to the 'smart defense' concept and the Europe missile shield, as well as enhancement of the Alliance global network.

G8 leaders broadly united on Iran and Syria: U.S. official

07:58 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

Group of Eight leaders agreed in their initial discussions at Camp David on Friday that Iran needs to disclose more about its nuclear ambitions and that it was time to focus on a political transition in Syria, a U.S. official said.

Positive EU-Turkey agenda launched in Ankara

09:52 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

The aim of this process is to keep the accession process of Turkey alive and put it properly back on track after a period of stagnation.

EBRD says emerging Europe remains under eurozone cloud

09:39 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

Emerging Europe is continuing to be buffeted by the crisis in the eurozone despite improved economic fundamentals in much of the region. As a result, the EBRD is still predicting a substantial slowdown in growth in transition economies in 2012.

EU Task Force chief's car and home attacked in Germany

06:29 | broj komentara 0 | ekathimerini.com/reuters

The group claiming responsibility for the attack called itself «Friends of Loukanikos» - Loukanikos (Sausage) being the name of a stray dog adopted by anti-austerity protesters who have regularly fought police in central Athens.

The European Union at the G8 summit in Camp David (U.S.) on 18-19 May 2012: "Acting together"

06:31 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

This year's G8 summit under the motto "Acting Together" is chaired by U.S. President Obama in Camp David and takes place back-to-back to the NATO summit in Chicago from 20-21 May, one month before the G20 summit in Mexico. The European Union is a full member of the

High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints 17 new Heads and Deputy Heads of Delegation

06:31 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, announced today her intention to appoint 15 new Heads of the European Union Delegations around the world, and 2 new Deputy Heads of Delegation.

IAEA begins new nuke talks with Iran focusing on suspected weapons work

04:23 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

A senior U.N. nuclear agency official urged Iran on Monday to allow access to sites, people and documents it seeks in its probe of suspicions that Tehran conducted secret research into nuclear weapons development.

Turkey: Otokar signs 17.1 mln deal with Defence Industries

04:28 | broj komentara 0 | ANSAmed

Otokar, known as one of the Turkey's leading production centers for both armored and soft skinned 4X4 Cobra tactical wheeled vehicles, has signed a 39.5 million Turkish lira (17.1 million euros) deal with Defence Industries AS on Monday.

Olympiakos wins Euroleague basketball championship

17:57 | broj komentara 0 | AMNA

Olympiakos Piraeus won the Euroleague basketball championship on Sunday, beating favorites CSKA Moscow with 62-61 in the finals at Sinan Erdem Arena in Istanbul.

China, Japan, S Korea agree to start free-trade talks

08:20 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea agreed Sunday to start negotiations towards creating a free-trade area this year, saying it would boost the economies of the region in a time of crisis, AFP reports.

Putin sets priorities in foreign policy

07:44 | broj komentara 0 | Voice of Russia

Russia's foreign policy is focused on the creation of "favourable external conditions for long-term development of the Russian Federation, modernization of its economy and strengthening of Russian positions as an equal partner on in world markets".

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EU economy towards a slow recovery

07:40 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs

While uncertainty about economic and financial prospects remains high, strong policy actions and major advancements in the EU institutional framework have brought about an easing of financial market tensions in the beginning of 2012 and a tentative stabilisation of confidence,

Turkey and Jordan establish new company

07:38 | broj komentara 0 | ANSAmed

The new ASELSAN Middle East Company was established with 51% of the shares belonging to KADDB while the rest 49% to Aselsan AS and the opening capital of the company was 2 million Jordanian dinars.

Fitch downgrades JPMorgan Chase & Co.

07:23 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services each downgraded their assessment of America's biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., on Friday, AP reports.

EXPO-2012 opens in South Korea

07:11 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs, Voice of Russia

More than 100 countries and 8 international organizations are participating in the expo to display their technology, culture and products. All these are dedicated to the main theme of the expo – “The Living Ocean and the Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable

No survivors at site of Indonesia Russian jet crash

10:34 | broj komentara 0 | Focus News Agency

The plane vanished from radar screens south of the capital Jakarta 50 minutes into what was meant to be a brief flight on Wednesday and initial efforts to locate the jet had proved fruitless.

German exports rise for the third month in a row

07:39 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

German exports grew for the third month in a row in March, with goods worth EUR98.9bn ($128bn) exported.

Ashton: Coming year will be crucial for Europe's recovery

07:39 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

In honor of the 62nd anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said that Europe will remain engaged around the world and that the coming year is going to be crucial for its recovery.

Global food prices remain high despite marginal decline

05:34 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

Global food prices fell by 1.4 per cent between March and April, but seem to have stabilized at a relatively high level, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in its monthly food price index.

Putin sworn in as President

05:35 | broj komentara 0 | Voice of Russia

Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as president of Russia for a six-year term. The inauguration ceremony which took place at the Kremlin Palace on Monday was attended by deputies of both houses of parliament, members of the Constitutional Court, and nearly 3,000 guests. The new

Italy-Turkey: Erdogan to Monti, economy boom in Ankara

05:35 | broj komentara 0 | ANSAmed

Conservative Islamic Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be accompanied by at least six ministers. He will meet Giorgio Napolitano first, then Mario Monti, while the ministers will have parallel talks. Some agreements are expected to be signed, one of them concerning

Putin to assume presidential duties May 7

10:13 | broj komentara 0 | Voice of Russia

On May 7th Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin will be sworn in to become president of the Russian Federation. Preparations for the inauguration ceremony slated for May 7th are coming to a close.

Hollande wins French presidency

10:09 | broj komentara 0 | Emg.rs, MarketWatch

Socialist challenger Francois Hollande's victory over French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's presidential runoff has no immediate impact on France's AA plus credit rating or negative outlook, Standard & Poor's Ratings services said Monday.

Schaeuble once again sounds euro alarm

15:41 | broj komentara 0 | Athensnews.gr

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaueble has once again sounded an audible alarm bell, his message aimed squarely at Greece and France, the two coutries that today are focused on electional clashes, that could well shape the future of the eurozone.

France, Greece, Serbia, Armenia vote in crucial elections

11:56 | broj komentara 0 | Novinite.com

Four European nations – France, Greece, Serbia, and Armenia – are holding Sunday, May 6, 2012, crucial elections.

Elections: Paris to Athens, live coverage on oltreradio.it

Mediterranean Election Day live in collaboration with ANSAmed

07:01 | broj komentara 0 | ANSAmed

The upcoming weekend is a decisive one for the political scene in four countries of the Mediterranean area: Sunday 6 voting takes place in Greece, France, Serbia, including elections in Syria on Monday, the first multi-party vote since the constitutional reform.

French presidential candidates make final appeals to voters

06:57 | broj komentara 0 | MIA

The two contenders in the French presidential election have made their final appeals to the voters before polling stations open Sunday.

Russia promotes new tourist brands

12:40 | broj komentara 0 | Voice of Russia

. Many foreigners who originally have misgivings about going to Russia have a nice surprise when they come. They are usually delighted with the museums and cathedrals. Foreigners could see much more if regional tourism developed faster.

EURO-2012 as political weapon

12:38 | broj komentara 0 | Voice of Russia

The EU is boycotting Kiev. The leaders of several EU countries have refused to come to the summit on Central Europe in Yalta this month. They are also urging European politicians not to attend the football matches of Euro-2012 which will be held in Ukraine in June.

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