Unexpected bond with China puts Serbian Steel Plant workers at ease
by Gan Chun, Wang Huijuan, Han Chong SMEDEREVO, Serbia, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- When Aleksandar Duncevic took a job at the Smederevo steel plant in 2013, he did not expect…
EU pays Tribute to Aid Workers’ Commitment Worldwide
On the 15th anniversary of the bombing of the UN Headquarters in Baghdad, the European Union pays tribute to the commitment of aid workers who risk their lives to deliver humanitarian aid worldwide. The unequivocal respect of…
Serbia’s 2018 GDP growth projection revised up to 4 percent
BELGRADE, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) revised its projection of the country's gross domestic product from 3.5 to 4 percent this year due to higher…
Chinese owners give Serbian Steel Factory, Workers new Lease on Life
SMEDEREVO, Serbia, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- About an hour's drive away from Belgrade, capital of Serbia, stand some blast furnaces and cooling towers, in a centuries-old Serbian city called Smederevo.…
Serbian president worried tensions in Kosovo might endanger Serb population
BELGRADE, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic called for a meeting of the National Security Council on Saturday to discuss the political-security situation in the southern province of…
Declaration by HR on the occasion of the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples
On the International Day for the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the contributions of indigenous peoples to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures and indeed to our common…
Nine Deaths related to the West Nile Virus reported in Serbia
BELGRADE, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Nine deaths related to the West Nile Virus have been reported in Serbia since the beginning of the mosquito season, four of which occurred in…
Commission clears acquisition of Gorenje by Hisense
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control over Gorenje gospodinjski aparati of Slovenia by Hisense Group of China. Both companies produce and…
Serbian president says compromise with Pristina impossible without Kosovo Serb community
BELGRADE, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- An establishment of the Community of Serb Municipalities is the key condition for starting discussing a potential compromise solution between Serbia and temporary authorities in…
EU Commission publishes its Annual Report on Trade Defence Activities
As part of Commission’s commitment to “Europe that protects”, the report details how the EU used its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures in 2017 to ensure a level-playing field for European…
Death toll from wildfire near Athens reaches 50
ATHENS, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the wildfire which broke out in a small seaside resort near the Greek capital of Athens on Monday has increased to…
Serbia introduce incentives to stimulate family growth, parenting
BELGRADE, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Serbia will provide grants to 61 municipalities with total worth of 500 million RSD (around 4.96 million U.S. dollars) intended for population policy measures, Slavica…
Serbian president calls for accelerated European integration
BELGRADE, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday urged the European Commission to accelerate the European integration of Serbia. He made the remarks while meeting with visiting…
China’s role in WTO has increased a lot since its accession in 2001: WTO chief
GENEVA, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China's role in the system has increased a lot with its exports being increased by…
Roundup: 16+1 cooperation to boost economic development in Europe
by Xinhua writers Chen Xu, Stoczek Magdalena WARSAW, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The seventh leaders' meeting of China and Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) is set to be held…
The EU’s Customs Union celebrated its 50th Anniversary
The EU’s Customs Union celebrated its 50th anniversary on 1 July, one of the greatest achievements of the European Union. Borne out of the landmark post-war agreements that paved the…
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…
