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NEWS ABOUT: Boris Tadic

Boris Tadic stories: 10 news summaries

 Hunt Shifts
 to Butcher
 'Serb God' 

With Karadzic behind bars, focus is on genocidal partner

Jul 23, 08 6:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - Former Bosnian leader Radovan Karadzic is finally behind bars, but his alleged partner in genocide, Gen. Ratko Mladic, remains at large. Mladic is an even more ruthless figure who until a few years ago brazenly appeared in downtown Belgrade, attending soccer games and eating at gourmet restaurants, despite a $5... More »

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United Nations • Bosnia • Serbia • genocide • war crimes • The Hague • Belgrade • Srebrenica • Ratko Mladic • Radovan Karadzic • Sarajevo • Boris Tadic

 Pro-West Bloc
 Claims Win in Serbia 

But rivals say they can forge wider nationalist bloc

May 11, 08 7:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Serbia's president declared victory today as voters favored his pro-West bloc by 10 points in early returns, BBC reports. President Boris Tadic called the election a vote for EU integration but maintained his stand against an independent Kosovo. If Tadic's party wins, it still must forge a wider coalition—which... More »

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Serbia • European Union • voting • Boris Tadic • election

Serbia Set for Snap Elections After Kosovo Spurs Collapse

Most important vote in decade called for May

Mar 13, 08 10:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - The president of Serbia dissolved parliament today, paving the way for early elections on May 11 that many are calling the country's most critical vote since the fall of strongman Slobodan Milosevic. Serbia's government collapsed over the weekend due to infighting over the fate of Kosovo and the country's prospect... More »

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Serbia • Kosovo • Slobodan Milosevic • Boris Tadic • Vojislav Kostunica • Belgrade riots

Serbia's PM Dissolves Government

Kostunica cites infighting over Kosovo, calls for new elections

Mar 8, 08 11:47 AM CST
(Newser) - Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica dissolved the government today, saying it had become paralyzed over disagreements on how to deal with Kosovo and EU membership. He proposed new elections for May. "We are lacking government unity,” said Kostunica, charging that his pro-Western coalition partners aren't being adamant enough... More »

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Serbia • Germany • European Union • France • Kosovo • Belgrade • Britain • Boris Tadic • Vojislav Kostunica

Serbia Calls Home US Envoy

PM vows to pull diplomats from all nations that support Kosovo independence

Feb 18, 08 8:26 PM CST
(Newser) - Serbia called home its US ambassador today to protest America's recognition of Kosovo's independence, the BBC reports. Serbian PM Vojislav Kostunica called the move Serbia's "first urgent measure," and warned that envoys in other countries that recognize Kosovar autonomy will soon be withdrawn. More »

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United Nations • Serbia • European Union • Kosovo • separatists • Kosovar independence • secession • Boris Tadic • Vojislav Kostunica • ambassador • UN Security Council

Serbian Government May Collapse Over Kosovo

Crisis looms only days after presidential vote

Feb 5, 08 9:40 AM CST
(Newser) - Serbia's coalition government approached collapse today, only days after voters gave a new mandate to pro-Western president Boris Tadic. His reelection has led to a face-off with his PM, who opposes his intention to sign a new EU trade agreement. The PM sees EU overtures as a ploy to trick... More »

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Serbia • European Union • Kosovo • Boris Tadic • Vojislav Kostunica

Pro-West Tadic Wins in Serbia

Loser Nikolic warns EU not to blackmail Serbia over integration

Feb 3, 08 5:05 PM CST
(Newser) - Pro-West Serbian President Boris Tadic won a second-round reelection today that many saw as a referendum on Serbia’s entry into the European Union. He nabbed more than 50% of a vote that drew Serbia's highest turnout in 7 years. In defeat, challenger Tomislav Nikolic warned the EU not to... More »

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Serbia • European Union • Kosovo • president • Tomislav Nikolic • Boris Tadic • election

Serbia's Future Depends on Kosovo

Looming declaration of independence may sway presidential voting

Jan 21, 08 11:11 AM CST
(Newser) - On the verge of declaring independence, Kosovo is the key in this year’s Serbian election, the Guardian reports. Tomislav Nicolic, a Russian-aligned Serbian nationalist, won the first round of the presidential elections last night, defeating moderate incumbent Boris Tadic 39% to 35%. Seven other candidates, many pro-Western, are out... More »

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Russia • Serbia • European Union • Kosovo • Balkans • Kosovar independence • Tomislav Nikolic • Boris Tadic • Vojislav Kostunica

Polls Close in Tight Serbian Election

EU ties hang in
balance as Kosovo
split roils hopefuls

Jan 20, 08 2:44 PM CST
(Newser) - Polls have closed in Serbia in a tight presidential race between a Euro-friendly incumbent and a pro-Russian nationalist, the BBC reports. Neither pro-Western Boris Tadic nor rival Tomislav Nikolic—or any of seven other hopefuls—is expected to win a first-round majority. The election, which has sparked debates about Kosovo... More »

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Serbia • European Union • Kosovo • Slobodan Milosevic • Tomislav Nikolic • Boris Tadic • presidential election

Kosovo Talks Collapse as Deadline Looms

Province will declare independence from Serbia on Dec. 10

Nov 28, 07 9:12 AM CST
(Newser) - The last, desperate round of talks between Serbia and Kosovo ended in a stalemate in Austria today, reports the BBC. With no compromise likely before the UN-imposed deadline of Dec. 10, Kosovo looks set to declare its independence unilaterally. The US and EU have signaled that they will support the... More »

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Serbia • Kosovo • Boris Tadic

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