Topic: Vojislav Kostunica

UPI Almanac for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008.

BRUSSELS, July 7 (UPI) -- In the Balkans, a move forward usually is followed by one or more steps backward. And last week was no different. Objecting to Kosovo's independence, the Kosovo Serbs convened their own legislature. But in Belgrade a new reformist government looked set to be formed, and relations with the West are expected to improve from now on.

MAHON, Spain, May 14 (UPI) -- Despite the unexpectedly strong results the pro-Western parties secured in the Serbian general elections, analysts say coalition negotiations will be lengthy and difficult.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 12 (UPI) -- The party of pro-western Serbian President Boris Tjadic was the top vote-getter in Sunday's parliamentary elections, a monitoring group said.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 11 (UPI) -- Serbs went to the polls Sunday in a general election many expect will decide whether the country moves toward joining the European Union.

BELGRADE, Serbia, April 30 (UPI) -- Serbia inched closer to joining the European Union by signing a bilateral agreement of cooperation Wednesday amid internal political wrangling, ministers say.

BELGRADE, Serbia, April 21 (UPI) -- Serbian President Boris Tadic said he won't reconsider an oil deal with Russia, Itar-Tass reported.

BERLIN, March 12 (UPI) -- Serbs, in the upcoming snap elections, will have to choose between closer ties with Europe or moving toward Russia, and thus further isolation.

BELGRADE, Serbia, March 11 (UPI) -- Serbian President Boris Tadic announced in Belgrade Tuesday he will dissolve Parliament Thursday because of divisiveness over Kosovo's independence.

BELGRADE, Serbia, March 10 (UPI) -- A proposal to dissolve parliament has been sent to the president of Serbia calling for new parliamentary elections May 11.