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France/Middle-East
Union for the Mediterranean launched in Paris
Presidents, prime ministers, even kings of 43 countries gathered around a table Sunday here in the lofty glass-domed Grand Palais in Paris for the launch of the Union for the Mediterranean, the brainchild of French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
2008-07-14 12:22 TU
Turkey
Court rules governing party is anti-secular
Turkey’s ruling party exploited religion for political ends and broke secular laws, but did not promote violence, the country’s constitutional court said in a ruling made public Friday.
2008-10-24 13:37 TU
France/Europe
The Med touch - Marseilles is European capital of culture 2013
"At last Europe has understood the importance of the Mediterranean," declared triumphant local politicians in Marseilles after France's second city was selected as European Capital of Culture for 2013. They hope to double the number of foreign visitors to the city and earn six euros for every one euro invested.
2008-11-07 11:50 TU
Serbia/UN
Karadzic to make first court appearance Thursday
Bosnian-Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic is to appear before the UN war crimes tribunal on Thursday, according to a court statement. Karadzic arrived in the Hague early Wednesday. The court's Chief Prosecutor praised Serbia for handing him over.
2008-07-30 10:46 TU
Bulgaria/EU
EU freezes funds to Bulgaria, citing corruption
The European Commission harshly criticized Bulgaria on Wednesday for failing to deal with corruption and bad management surrounding the handling of EU funds, and announced it was freezing millions of euros in aid money.
2008-07-24 10:29 TU
EU/Poland
Polish president rejects Lisbon Treaty
Polish President Lech Kaczynski announced in an interview published on Tuesday that he will not sign the EU's Lisbon Treaty, saying that it was "pointless" following the Irish rejection last month.
2008-07-02 09:03 TU
Kosovo
Serbs hold banned assembly
Kosovo's Serbs on Saturday inaugurated an assembly which has been dubbed illegal by the UN and authorities in the newly-independent country. They say they want "real negotiations" on the status of the province which broke away from Serbia in March.
2008-06-29 11:42 TU
France
President Sarkozy makes landmark visit to Israel
For the first time in 12 years ago, a French president is making an official trip to Israel. Nicolas Sarkozy is on a fence-mending mission after a chill in relations with Israel. During Sarkozy's two-day visit, he'll meet the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and address the Israeli parliament.
2008-06-23 17:17 TU
Kosovo
New constitution replaces UN rule
Newly independent Kosovo's constitution came into force on Sunday, four months after it split from neighbouring Serbia. Kosovo has been under United Nations administration for nine years after fighting between Serb and Albanian Kosovars.
2008-06-16 08:36 TU
France/Syria
Sarkozy invites Assad to Paris
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has invited his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to attend Bastille Day celebrations in the French capital after a Mediterranean summit next month, officals said Thursday.
2008-06-13 08:20 TU
Libya/France/EU
Kadhafi slams Sarkozy's Mediterranean Union plan
Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi on Tuesday dismissed French President Nicolas Sarkozy's proposal of a Mediterranean Union, dubbing it a "passing fad". Speaking at a mini-summit with other African and Middle Eastern leaders, he described the idea as a threat to their unity.
2008-06-12 13:47 TU
EU/US
Bush calls for Turkish entry, tough stance on Iran
In his final visit to Europe, US President George Bush called for Turkey to be admitted to the European Union and advocated a tough stance on Iran's nuclear projects. He was in Slovenia on Tuesday and goes on to France, Germany, Italy, the Vatican and Britain.
2008-06-10 16:04 TU
Serbia
A European future?
Pro-European parties are claiming victory in snap general elections held this weekend in Serbia.
European flags along with Serbian flags were waved out of cars and held high by joyful supporters of President Boris Tadic's Democratic Party which led the For a European Serbia alliance. The European Union was swift to welcome the early results.
2008-05-13 09:10 TU
Serbia
Pro-Europe party set to win general elections
It was against the odds, but President Boris Tadic's Democratic Party (DS) and partners won the weekend's general election. early results give the 'For a European Serbia" alliance 39 per cent.
Supporters of the alliance celebrated in Belgrade on Sunday, but the results have yet to be confirmed.
2008-05-12 07:31 TU
Serbia
Voting on whether or not to join the EU
More than 6.7 million Serbs are voting in snap general elections this Sunday to chose between parties that either want to enter or rebuff the European Union. The nationalist Serbian Radical Party is running neck-and-neck with a pro-European alliance spearheaded by President Boris Tadic. Opinion polls give each about one third of the vote.
2008-05-11 14:00 TU
Tunisia / France
Sarkozy to promote Mediterranean Union project on state visit
The French president visits Tunisia today. On the agenda: his controversial Mediterranean Union project and a nuclear cooperation agreement. He is also expected to speak about human rights in Tunisia.
2008-04-29 09:47 TU
Focus on France 13 July 2008
Mediterranean Union: Politics, not projects, dominate launch summit
2008-07-14 08:46 TU
Focus on France 6 June 2008
Sarkozy visits Greece and Lebanon ahead of French EU presidency
2008-06-06 15:33 TU
