February, 2011

• 15 February

  Kosovo Democratic Party to offer post of president to Behgjet Pacolli

  Democratic Party of Kosovo has decided to offer the post of president of Kosovo to Behgjet Pacolli. He is the leader of the New Kosovo Alliance. This should allow a new government to be formed in Priština, in the wake of the December elections.

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• 15 February

  Greek FM says the country is working to facilitate one-day visas for Turkish tourists

  Greek Foreign Minister Demetris Droutsas on Monday said his ministry was working on a plan that would allow for the issuance one-day visas for Turkish tourists. “I believe there is a significant increase in the number of Turks visiting Greece. And we are trying to work the issue out on …

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• 15 February

  EC endorses reports on Bulgaria’s Schengen readiness

  The European Council’s (EC) Schengen evaluation group has endorsed Bulgaria’s report on its preparedness for the Schengen Information System (SIS). The experts also approved the technical report concerning the control of its border with Turkey, but at the same time underscored the need for further efforts to meet the criteria.

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• 15 February

  Hillary Clinton and George Papandreou discuss about Greek economy and Egypt

  US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Prime Minister George Papandreou on Sunday (February 13th) to discuss the situation in Egypt and the state of the Greek economy. Papandreou said his country is willing to

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• 15 February

  ICO will not interfere in forming Kosovo government

  The International Civilian Office (ICO) will not interfere in the issues of forming the government, head of office Pieter Feith, was quoted as saying by local media on Sunday (February 13th). Feith told

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• 14 February

  Dutch Ambassador visits Skopje

  Dutch Ambassador to Skopje Simone Filipini was called for a talk at the Ministry of Interior in Macedonia over the involvement of an employee of the Embassy in the incidents at Kale fortress in Skopje. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia Zoran Petrovski shown concern on the fact Arton …

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• 14 February

  Mircea Geoana: Romania supports Georgia’s integration into NATO and EU

  Romania is ready to render practical assistance to Georgia in its integration into the European Union and NATO, Speaker of Upper Chamber of the Romanian Parliament, Mircea Geoană said at a meeting with Georgian Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze in Bucharest.

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• 14 February

  Turkey and Georgia agreed on travelling without visa

  Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said on Saturday that Turkey and Georgia have already started works to allow citizens of both countries to travel with only state identity cards.

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• 14 February

  Thaci says he has enough support to form government

  Incumbent Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, whose party won snap electons in December, said on Friday (February 11th) he has managed to secure support to form a coalition government. He said

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• 14 February

  Turkey praises Mubarak resignation, calls for democracy

  Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who stepped down Friday (February 11th) after weeks of mass protests. The Turkish leader expressed hope for a fast transition to a constitutional democracy through elections. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu also welcomed the developments. …

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