Need for continued Support in the tracking of the remaining ICTR Fugitives
The Principals of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) today welcomed some 90 members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and international…
Crime does not recognize Borders, Police shouldn’t either
Imagine this scenario, Albanian police spot a minivan smuggling ’migrants’. They immediately start pursuing the van but they can see that the driver is heading for the Montenegrin border.…
“Credit booms”—between buoyant economic Performance and the Danger of a Future Crisis
In Spain, private sector credit as a share of GDP almost doubled between 2000 and 2007. This increase was accompanied by a boom in housing prices—which doubled in real…
Slovenia adheres to the International Monetary Fund’s Special Data Dissemination Standard Plus
The Republic of Slovenia has completed the requirements for adherence to the IMF’s Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) Plus—the highest tier of the Data Standards Initiatives. The Republic of…
In memoriam: Murad Wilfried Hofmann, a distinguished Doctor of German law
Murad Wilfried Hofmann, a distinguished doctor of German law and former German ambassador to Algeria and Morocco, passed away on January 13, 2020 at the age of 89. Dr.…
IMF predicts Economic Benefits of over 7 Percent of Caribbean Region’s GDP in 2018
The Caribbean economies have long recognized the value of working together. Improving regional integration—for instance, through more intraregional trade and policy coordination—can help the region’s small-size economies build greater…
Most Workers feel more Positive than Negative about Automation
Tired of reading articles about how a robot will take your job? We’ve all heard horror stories that foresee the devastating consequences that automation will have on people’s working…
IMF Board of Governors Approves a Resolution on Quota Reviews
On February 7, 2020 the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) adopted a Resolution concluding the Fifteenth General Review of Quotas with no increase in IMF…
IMF European Director Poul Thomsen to Retire
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced on Monday that Poul Thomsen, European Department Director, will retire at the end of July. Mr. Thomsen, a national of…
European Union to consider Carbon Tax for Western Balkans?
The EU is said to be considering the introduction of a carbon tax for the countries of the Western Balkans, David Žarković, head of open market trade at public…
Increased investment to combat climate change and natural disasters to bring Benefits
Structural economic reforms, along with sound macroeconomic policies, helped the Philippine economy to grow, on average, by 6.3 percent annually over the last decade. But sustaining and sharing the…
IMF Predictions: Japan’s Current Population of 127 million will shrink by over a Quarter
Japan’s population is aging and shrinking fast. With a median age of 48.4 years, Japan’s population is the world’s oldest. The government of Japan projects that there will be…
Judge Bonomy was appointed to the Mechanism’s Roster of Judges
On 6 February 2020, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres, appointed Lord Iain Bonomy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to…
IRMCT President Agius briefed the Representatives on the Mechanism’s ongoing Activities
The President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Judge Carmel Agius and the Chief of Registry in The Hague, Mr. Michael Adenuga, on behalf of Registrar Olufemi Elias,…
Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Managing Director Carla Grasso Leaving IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced on Friday that Carla Grasso, Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Managing Director (DMD), would be leaving the Fund at the…
Global Growth to increase modestly from 2.9 Percent to 3.3 Percent in 2020
In the October World Economic Outlook, we described the global economy as in a synchronized slowdown, with escalating downside risks that could further derail growth. Since then, some risks…
Enhancing the Accession Process – A credible EU Perspective for the Western Balkans
Today, the European Commission put forward a proposal to drive forward the EU accession process, by making it more credible, with a stronger political steer, more dynamic and predictable.…
February turned out to be Historic but also Undramatic
On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union. We lost a member of our family. It was a sad moment for us, for European citizens –…
EU: we need to look to the Future and build a new Partnership between Enduring Friends
As the night draws in this evening, the sun will set on more than 45 years of the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union. For us, as Presidents…
Half of all Respondents of the RCC’s Balkan Barometer are unhappy with the Security Situation in their Economy
“Nearly half of all respondents of the RCC’s Balkan Barometer are unhappy with the security situation in their economy - with estimates that five out of the six surveyed…
Excellent News for the Western Balkans: France has decide to re-join the Regional Cooperation Council
The Republic of France has decide to re-join the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), announced French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, at the high-level meeting of…
Mechanism Registrar met with President of the Seventy-fourth Session of the United Nations General Assembly
The Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism), Olufemi Elias today met with the President of the Seventy-fourth Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ambassador…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia-Herzegovina issued Statement regarding Traveling to China
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia-Herzegovina recommends that all Bosnian citizens who plan to travel to China postpone the trip until further notice, and for Bosnian citizens currently in…
Supporting Macroeconomic and Public Finance Institutions has been a Common Objective of the EU and IMF
European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, on behalf of the European Union, and International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva concluded a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement that will boost…
Aboriginal People in Mourning Over Bushfires: “We Grieve because Country is Wounded and Bleeding”
Since June last year, the Australian bushfire crisis has destroyed more than 100,000 square kilometers of terrain and left at least 33 people and an estimated 1.25 billion animals…
Children from Migrant Families face Obstacles when trying to access Education in Europe
Three UN agencies are calling on European States to increase resources and practical support for their school systems to ensure all refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children can access and…
IFIMES: Serbian Orthodox Church still stuck in Milosevic’s time, Montenegro in NATO
On 27 December 2019, the Assembly of Montenegro adopted the Law on the Freedom of Religion or Believes and the Legal Status of Religious Communities. The adoption of this…
Soleimani’s Killing could get US and Iran towards a possible State of War exposing the Region to alarming Tragedy
Amidst an environment of a tense standoff between Iran and the US since the last couple of months, the United States assassinated high-ranking Iranian military and intelligence official Qasem…
Interesting Story about “Immigrant Restaurant” where People can Donate Dinner
On Tuesday, Washington’s first-ever fast-casual turned cause-casual celebrating immigrants opens less than a block from the White House. The city is taking note. "America’s story is the story of…
A new history is written as the gospel is spread through the successful 100,000 Graduation Ceremony of Shincheonji
An unprecedented event of this world – Increase of 100,000 congregation members in one year. Born again as a congregation at level of knowledge of a pastor through…
EU has a new Regime of restrictive Measures dedicated to fighting the Proliferation of Chemical Weapons
"The European Union reaffirms today its support to the universal ban on chemical weapons. It is a tribute to all those who have lost their lives or loved ones…
The European Council appoints new Commission
The European Council today appointed by written procedure the new Commission for the period from 1 December 2019 to 31 October 2024. The new President of the Commission will…
Council of Europe Secretary General: All Europeans have a reason to Celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall
Statement of Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić on the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall “All Europeans have a reason to celebrate the…
Frontex will have at its Disposal a Standing Corps
The Council adopted today a new regulation on the European Border and Coast Guard, an important element of the EU’s comprehensive approach to migration and border management. The…
International Day of Peace’s Focus is on combatting Climate Change
On the International Day of Peace, the European Union reaffirms its commitment to peace and security, to human rights and sustainable development for all, to international cooperation and to the…
Austrian President launched Climate Ambition Initiative, signed by BiH as well
Based on the 2016 Paris Climate Agreement, Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen launched the "Climate Ambition Initiative" in the past few months, which has been supported by over…
The EU will pursue its work to protect Indigenous Peoples
This year, as we mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we also honour the International Year of Indigenous Languages by celebrating the contributions of indigenous peoples to…
Declaration by HR Mogherini on the Occasion of the Day of International Criminal Justice
As we mark the International Criminal Justice Day, the European Union reaffirms its longstanding support towards the international criminal justice system and in particular its unwavering commitment to the International…
Emerging Europe announces 2019 Remarkable Achievement Awards
The World Bank’s CEO Kristalina Georgieva and two incumbent prime ministers, Alexis Tsipras of Greece and Zoran Zaev of North Macedonia, have been named as the recipients of Emerging Europe’s Remarkable…
Xinhua Commentary: The power of dialogue
BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- More than 1,300 years ago, Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang traveled thousands of miles to the revered Indian monastery of Nalanda, where he studied Buddhism for…
Share of Informal Employment in Western Balkans ranges from 18 to 33 Percent
“Share of informal/undeclared employment in the region varies from 18,1% in Republic of North Macedonia to 33% in Montenegro ,”said Nand Shani, Team Leader of the Regional Cooperation (RCC)’s Employment and…
Croatia ready to offer experts for Notre Dame cathedral reconstruction
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Thursday Croatia is ready to offer the help of Croatian experts in the reconstruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Croatia sends a strong…
Int’l fair displays innovations for Serbia’s developing construction industry
Under the slogan "We build the future now", the International Building Trade Fair opened here on Wednesday, offering technologically advanced machines and materials of interest to the booming construction sector…
Interesting: Residential Museum where everything is “Made in Yugoslavia”
The residential museum where everything is “Made in Yugoslavia” is located at Dorcol in Belgrade. His creator and owner, Mario Milakovic who is graduated costume maker, is taking care of…
Former Croat PM sentenced to six years in corruption case
The Supreme Court of Croatia confirmed on Thursday the previous ruling against former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader and sentenced him to prison, the court spokesperson told reporters on Thursday. The…
Croatia marks tenth anniversary of NATO accession
Croatia marked the tenth anniversary of NATO accession on Friday, evaluating the country as a reliable ally of a military alliance that can fulfill all its obligations. "It is a…
New Zealand attacker has nothing to with Serbia: FM
The terrorist attack in New Zealand is unrelated to Serbia, Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic said at a press conference on Friday, commenting on the alleged presence of Serbian nationalist music…
Xinhua headlines: Leading the chase for the Chinese dream
By Xinhua writers Wang Jinye, Li Zhihui, Xu Lingui and Xu Yang BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- At the "two sessions" -- a key annual event on China's political calendar,…
Men more likely to progress in Croatian companies than women: survey
Croatian women are still less likely to be promoted than men although the number of female executives is steadily growing, a survey published by the Croatian Employers' Association on Thursday…
Commentary: A landmark law in China’s opening up
Trade and investment are considered the main engines for growth and development, especially for developing countries. While trade, mainly refers to the trade of goods, makes merchandise to flow between…