This summer, tensions rose between Serbia and Kosovo over the latter’s decision to oblige Serbian vehicles to use Kosovan license plates…reports Asian Lite News
Serbia and Kosovo have failed to reach an agreement on a long-standing dispute over car license plates, leading to a risk of violence in the coming days, the European Union’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said.
“After many hours of discussion, from eight o’clock this morning, the two parties did not agree to a solution today,” Borrell said on Monday after hosting eight hours of talks in Brussels with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovan government head Albin Kurti.
The meeting was held to help solve the latest crisis over a phase-out of Serbian license plates in Kosovo.
“I think that there is an important responsibility for the failure of the talks today and for any escalation and violence that might occur on the ground in the following days,” Borrell said.
The EU has submitted a proposal “that could avoid this dangerous situation”, the top EU official said. However, this was accepted by Vucic, but not by the Kosovan leader. Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Serbia However, rejects it and considers Kosovo its own province.
This summer, tensions rose between Serbia and Kosovo over the latter’s decision to oblige Serbian vehicles to use Kosovan license plates.
In July, ethnic Serbs blocked roads and erected barricades in Northern Kosovo to protest the move. However, Borrell said the issue “went beyond license plates”.
Hundreds of police officers, judges, prosecutors, and other state workers from the Serb minority quit their jobs earlier this month, he said, which has led to a “security vacuum”.
Borrell stressed that both the Kosovan and Serbian heads of government should show “leadership and commitment”, in order to restore their relations.
Serbia defeat Brazil to retain women's volleyball world championship title. (Credit : Volleyball World/Twitter)
The Europeans dominated the gold medal match, outscoring Brazil in attacks (50 to 33), blocks (nine to five) and aces (four to three)…reports Asian Lite News
Superstar Tijana Boskovic impressed again as Serbia defeated Brazil 26-24, 25-22, 25-17 for their second FIVB Women’s World Championship title in a row.
Brazil had to wait for at least another four years to claim their maiden world title as the two-time Olympic champions had reached the final four times, but lost them all. Serbia’s fourth victory over Brazil in 22 international encounters made them just the sixth nation to win back-to-back World Championship titles.
Boskovic led all scorers in the final with 24 points, all from attacks, and her teammate and middle blocker Jovana Stevanovic added 11, reports Xinhua.
“I’m speechless,” captain Boskovic commented. “These girls, this team, this energy… We did it without losing a single match. I’m so happy and so proud to be part of this team. I want to thank everyone that supported us over these past three weeks, especially my family.”
The Europeans dominated the gold medal match, outscoring Brazil in attacks (50 to 33), blocks (nine to five) and aces (four to three).
Three players from the South American team finished with nine points, namely captain and outside hitter Gabriela Guimaraes, middle blocker Ana Carolina da Silva and opposite Lorenne Teixeira.
Boskovic, the Most Valuable Player four years ago, became only the second player after the Cuban middle blocker Regla Torres to win the glory in two consecutive worlds. “I just enjoy being on the court and I think that’s the most important thing,” Boskovic said. “I just enjoy playing volleyball, that’s all.”
The 25-year-old opposite was also one of three Serbian players named in the tournament’s Dream Team, which also featured two players from runners-up Brazil and two from bronze medalists Italy.
In the third-place match earlier in the day, Nations League winners Italy beat Tokyo Olympic champions the United States 25-20, 25-15, 27-25.
One killed, several injured in migrant conflict in Serbia
One migrant was killed and several were injured in a conflict between two migrant groups at the Serbian-Hungarian border, the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed in a press release…reports Asian Lite News
The conflict, between groups of migrants coming from unspecified countries, took place on early Saturday morning in a Serbian forest bordering Hungary, near the city of Subotica, the press release said.
“Members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are working intensively to establish all the circumstances and identify the perpetrators of the conflict between two groups of migrants,” it added.
“Several migrants were brought to the police department in Subotica, with whom interviews will be conducted in order to determine all the circumstances of this incident,” the press release said.
For almost a decade, Serbia has been traditionally on the route of migrants coming from conflict zones in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, looking to reach some European Union countries, Xinhua news agency reported.
According to Serbian public broadcaster RTS, among the seven injured migrants who were treated at the local hospital in Subotica, the life of a 16-year-old girl is in danger.
The Ministry confirmed that no Serbian citizens participated nor got injured in the incident.
Republic of Serbia celebrates National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai (WAM)
The Republic of Serbia celebrated its Expo 2020 National Day on Tuesday with a flag-raising ceremony at the Stage of Nations in Al Wasl Plaza…reports Asian Lite News
The Republic of Serbia celebrated its Expo 2020 National Day on Tuesday with a flag-raising ceremony at the Stage of Nations in Al Wasl Plaza, including cultural performances and a speech focusing on its knowledge-based economy and investment opportunities.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed Tatjana Matic, Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications at the world’s greatest show, saying, “Serbia’s participation at Expo 2020 Dubai presents 7,000 years of history, creativity, and achievements, while also transporting visitors to the future and pushing the boundaries of communication through the use of state-of-the-art hologram technologies and augmented and virtual reality.
In celebration of Serbia’s National day, Expo 2020 Dubai was pleased to welcome Her Excellency Tatijana Matić, Minister for Trade Telecommunications and Tourism & Commissioner General of Serbia, accompanied by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, pic.twitter.com/75Ij8TaXH5
“The UAE and Serbia share strong bilateral relations that have flourished over the years, and we look forward to seeing them develop further as we explore increased partnerships and exchanges at the educational, scientific, and commercial levels across an array of fields of shared interest between our two countries.”
Matic said, “Our participation in Expo 2020 Dubai allows us to not only showcase our potential, develop business networks and raise our country’s profile, but also to further foster the partnership between Serbia and the United Arab Emirates. We encourage the development of Serbian companies, and provide significant support to the development of an innovative and knowledge-based economy through the engagement of numerous highly qualified experts, primarily in the spheres of information technology, medicine, engineering and higher education.
Republic of Serbia celebrates National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai (WAM)
“We are delighted that our Emirati partners have recognised Serbia as a major investment destination, as well as an interesting tourist destination. These past few months, we have been strongly committed to strengthening our bilateral relations, as well as promoting overall cooperation and solidarity among different countries. I am sure all of us will treasure the motto of this Expo: ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, and I am certain it will motivate us to embody it in our future activities.”
The National Day ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza included a special musical performance by internationally acclaimed, multiple award-winning violinist, Stefan Milenkovich and his String Virtuoso, Team of Serbia. This was followed by an artistic representation of traditional folk music and dance, showcasing the cultural heritage of different ethnic groups, performed by the Kolo dance ensemble.
Later, a business briefing highlighted Serbia’s investment opportunities in Biotech, Agri-food and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Speaking at a media briefing for local and international press, Ana Ilić, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister for Creative Industries and Tourism and Deputy Commissioner General at Expo 2020 Dubai, said, “We had over 1,000 business people and companies here from overseas, and they were extremely happy with the way things were organised and with the impact that they had with countries around the world. Through Expo 2020 Dubai itself, we were also able to connect with countries through other general commissioners and B2B meetings. We had more than 70 countries meet with us in the past few months. Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded our expectations, and we are preparing to take advantage of every opportunity at this Expo that has been more than what we could have hoped for.” (WAM)
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