May promises detailed post-Brexit proposals
LONDON, July 2 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May promised Monday to roll out "detailed proposals" in a future trade deal with the European Union (EU) after Britain leaves.…
Serbia’s National Museum reopens 15 years later
BELGRADE, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The building at the Republic Square in Belgrade reopened its doors on Thursday, making the permanent exhibition of the National Museum's valuable artifacts of Serbian…
Millions to be spent on Buckingham Palace to avert catastrophe
LONDON, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Queen Elizabeth's main London home, Buckingham Palace, is undergoing a multi-million dollar refurbishment to minimize the risk of a catastrophic fire, an official report into…
Croatian doctors protest for greater autonomy within healthcare system
ZAGREB, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Croatian general practitioners protested here on Wednesday against a new healthcare bill that has been approved by the government and sent to the parliament, N1…
U.S. expected to soon announce Mideast peace plan despite Palestinian rejection
RAMALLAH, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. government has accelerated steps to announce its Middle East peace plan, known as the deal of the century, to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict…
Canadian PM to attend NATO summit amid worsening ties with U.S. president
OTTAWA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit on July 11 and 12 to discuss "trans-Atlantic…
Council extends the mandates of six EU Special Representatives
On 25 June 2018, the Council extended the mandates of six EU Special Representatives (EUSRs): Lars-Gunnar Wigemark’s mandate as EUSR in Bosnia and Herzegovina is extended for 14 months, until…
Analysis: What we’ve learned from 2018 FIFA World Cup so far
By Paul Giblin MOSCOW, June 25 (Xinhua) -- The second round of World Cup group games came to an end on Sunday with England's 6-1 win over Panama, and Colombia…
Israeli cyber company raises 17 mln USD to tackle network attacks
JERUSALEM, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Israeli cyber company IntSights announced Sunday that it had raised 17 million U.S. dollars in round C of fund raising to monitor and protect against…
Oil prices rally amid OPEC meeting
NEW YORK, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices surged on Friday as investors were closely watching the ongoing OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) meeting. The West Texas…
U.S. dollar declines as euro climbs
NEW YORK, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar dropped on Friday as euro rose amid positive regional economic data. Latest report from European data firm Markit showed that business…
Oil prices decline ahead of OPEC meeting
NEW YORK, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices ended lower on Tuesday as investors were awaiting the upcoming OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) meeting. The West Texas…
UN chief urges solidarity, compassion, action in message for World Refugee Day
UNITED NATIONS, June 19 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged solidarity, compassion and action in his message for the World Refugee Day to be observed on…
UN refugee agency urges US to prioritize family unity at its southern border
GENEVA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The UN refugee agency UNHCR on Monday urged the United States to prioritize family unity and the best interests of children as it implements new…
London mayor calls for UK-wide ban on petrol, diesel cars by 2030
LONDON, June 18 (Xinhua) -- London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced Monday he plans to call for all petrol and diesel fuelled cars and vans to be banned throughout England and…
Putin: Russia ready for FIFA World Cup
MOSCOW, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprising visit to the ongoing 68th FIFA Congress here on Wednesday, giving a short speech and extending warm welcome…
Commentary: Successful SCO summit draws new blueprint for brighter shared future
QINGDAO, China, June 10 (Xinhua) -- With the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) rounding off a fruitful summit in this eastern Chinese coastal hub, the cross-continental institution is embarking on a…
Roundup: SCO leaders voice expectations of future cooperation
QINGDAO, China, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held the annual summit of the Eurasian institution here on Sunday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping chairing the…
Read how some Cities in BiH got their Names
Stories about the origin of city names are often interesting. and, after all, do you know why the city you live in is called just like that? SARAJEVO The word…
Spotlight: China inspires SCO’s growth as it enters new era
QINGDAO, China, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are traveling to this scenic Chinese coastal city for a summit over the weekend set to open…
Commentary: Time to set sail for new era of SCO cooperation
QINGDAO, China, June 9 (Xinhua) -- As Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders gather in this dynamic Chinese port city for a summit over the weekend, the world's largest regional institution…
Wizz Air Airlines celebrates a unique Milestone!
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, celebrates a unique milestone today as its fleet reaches 100 aircraft. To…
Apple’s new iOS 12 features shared AR experiences, less interruption
SAN FRANCISCO, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Apple Inc. said Monday that its new iOS 12 will give users better Augmented Reality (AR) experiences and improved control of the time they…
Discussion on DPRK-U.S. non-aggression issue not underway: Blue House
SEOUL, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Non-aggression between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States is an issue to be discussed after declaring an end to the…
Spotlight: Turkey’s Syrian refugees caught in heat of elections campaign
by Burak Akinci ANKARA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Less than a month from Turkey's general elections, Syrian refugees who have found sanctuary in the country are being caught in the…
European Commission reacts to the US Restrictions on Steel and Aluminium affecting the EU
The US announced that starting on 1 June 2018 it will impose additional duties of 25 % and 10 % respectively on imports of steel and aluminium from the EU.…
China issues statement on Sino-U.S. trade talks
BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and U.S. teams, led by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, held economic and trade consultations in Beijing…
Israel retaliates against Gaza projectiles with airstrikes
JERUSALEM, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Israel struck Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Sunday before dawn after Gazan militants fired rockets at Israel, the Israeli army said, breaking a…
Analysis: Why did Zidane leave?
By Sports Columnist Michael Butterworth BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Football fans in Spain and across the world were left stunned on Thursday, when Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane…
The Western Balkans and Turkey agree to deepen economic and social Reforms
In the annual Economic and Financial Dialogue with the EU held yesterday, the Western Balkans and Turkey agreed to deepen economic and social reforms in order to improve the economy…
U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar decreased in late trading on Tuesday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased 0.08 percent to…
Serbia to investigate health consequences of 1999 NATO bombing
BELGRADE, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Serbian Parliament on Friday adopted the decision to form a committee for the inquiry into consequences of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) bombing in 1999…
Joint Statement by HR Federica Mogherini on the International Day of Cultural Diversity
Today, we celebrate cultural diversity across the European Union and beyond. Cultural diversity is vital for peace and prosperity. It helps us prevent intolerance, xenophobia and violent radicalisation, foster economic…
Prince Harry’s royal wedding held in Britain’s Windsor
WINDSOR, Britain, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The UK's Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle has tied the knot Saturday at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. The one-hour service, solemnized…
Sofia Declaration of the EU-Western Balkans Summit
We, the leaders of the European Union (EU) and of its Member States, in consultation with our Western Balkans partners, and in the presence of relevant regional stakeholders, today concluded…
Remarks by President Donald Tusk ahead of the EU-Western Balkans summit
We are ahead of a summit during which EU leaders will discuss innovation, European future for Western Balkans, and the response to President Trump's policies on trade and Iran. Starting…
Scientists reconstruct, explain bone’s hierarchical mineral structure
WASHINGTON, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Britain scientists have produced a 3D nanoscale reconstruction of the mineral structure of bone and explained how it could own an adequate toughness and strength…
Serbian schools working on smooth inclusion of migrant children
BELGRADE, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Although the number of migrant and refugee children in Serbian schools slowly decreases, it is necessary to provide additional support to both children and teachers…
3 dead, multiple injured in van attack in western Germany
FRANKFURT, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Three people including the perpetrator died and a dozen more injured, after a van plowed into crowd in the old town of western German city…
Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un hold talks in Beijing
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- At the invitation of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, Kim Jong Un,…
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU to commemorate the World Water Day
Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental right but is still a challenge in many parts of the world. On World Water Day, the European Union reaffirms that all…
Stephen Hawking dies at age of 76
LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking died peacefully at home in the British university city of Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday at the age…
Wizz Air Starts its greatest Operational Ramp-Up
IN 17 WEEKS: 21 AIRCRAFT ALLOCATIONS, 4 NEW DESTINATIONS, 700 ADDITIONAL WEEKLY DEPARTURES, 70 NEW ROUTES LAUNCHED Wizz Air, one of Europe's fastest growing airlines and the largest low cost…
Chinese FM highlights diplomatic agenda in 2018
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- China is hosting four events this year which feature highly on the country's diplomatic agenda, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a press conference Thursday on the sidelines of the…
China calls for accelerated investment pact negotiations with EU
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- China and the European Union (EU) should speed up negotiations on a bilateral investment protection treaty, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yisaid Thursday. "Global governance has emerged as a…
China has no need or intention to replace U.S.: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua)--China is on a long march to modernization and it has no need or intention to replace the United States' international role, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday. "Some…
China’s top political advisory body starts annual session
BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisory body started its annual session Saturday afternoon in Beijing, vowing to take on new mission for the country's goal toward a…
Listen to how Dolores from “The Cranberries” sang about our Country
The music world has been in shock after the news that suddenly, with 46 years, Dolores O'Riordan, the singer of the Irish band “The Cranberries”, passed away. Sarajevo is the…
British Journalist: The only Way to solve the Balkan Problems is the new Yugoslavia
All the problems in the region arise from the violent breakup of multiethnic Yugoslavia in the 1990s, a process that the Western powers supported and actively encouraged, it is stated…
CIA offers a Job with the annual Salary of $ 161.900 if you know Bosnian Language
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), headquartered in Washington, has published a job ad for the position of foreign language instructor, and among others, they need the United States (US) citizens…