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This new publication by the LSEE is edited by Will Bartlett and Milica Uvalić. The impact of the Eurozone crisis on the peripheral countries of the EU has been well documented, with much commentary and debate about the social and economic impact on EU member States such as Greece, Spain and Portugal. However, the serious social consequences of the economic crisis on the countries of South East Europe have been far less in the spotlight of public awareness. This book presents a ...

The Strategy operates at an intermediate level between national and EU-wide work on topics such as research and innovation, migration or security. It strengthens the integration of countries with the EU, and brings countries in the Western Balkans, Moldova and regions of the Ukraine closer to the Union. After 18 months of implementation, significant achievements are evident. The Strategy: promotes concrete transnational projects with impacts on the Region and gives new impulse to ...

This factsheet takes stock of achievement so far and future challenges as for the EU Strategy for the Danube Region. European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/cooperate/danube/pdf/pamphlet.pdf

... supported by €11.5 million in grant funds provided by the European Union for technical cooperation programmes and investment incentives for borrowers, who will benefit from consultation and advice such as free energy audits. The programme covers the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. Eligible borrowers include private sector companies, energy service companies (ESCOs), municipalities and public building owners. WeBSEFF II builds on the success of the fully committed Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility I (WeBSEFF I), launched in April 2009. A first loan under the framework is being provided to Raiffeisen Bank ...

... The conference presented results from analyses performed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, revealing similar media coverage patterns of EU related topics. The majority of reports present high-level state political activities, whereas the everyday stories of normal citizens are neglected. The EU is also represented, though primarily through politicians. Finally, commentary by NGOs, experts and other stakeholders are almost absent from the media ...

The book presents the main findings of a study of current trends and issues in higher education which was conducted in seventeen higher education institutions from eight countries of the Western Balkans. The study was included in a broader research project entitled Differentiation, equity, productivity: The social and economic consequences of expanded and differentiated higher education systems – internationalisation aspects" (DEP) supported by a grant from the Slovenian Research Agency ...

The other main highlight is a look into the joint auditing process (European Commission and national authorities) to ensure Cohesion Policy funding is properly spent. Also featured are an overview of the recently published Strategic Report on Cohesions Policy, a preview of October's OPEN DAYS event, and an article on the review of State Aid regulations. This issue of Panorama magazine will be available in 24 languages in the coming weeks. The summer 2013 edition of Panorama magazine is now ...

... and innovation links: tackling common challenges in areas like health, energy and sustainable transport. The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) covers 9 EU countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia) and 5 non-EU countries (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova). Projects include: The co-operative approach has helped to complete the Vidin-Calafat Bridge between Bulgaria and Romania - a vital link on a key priority route of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The bridge is only the second one along the 630 ...

This factsheet provides a short but clear information on the current status, financial assistance and economic cooperation between Croatia and the EU

... in our region. The average GDP in the region is just 38% of the EU average. It is a terrifying figure. It means that the gap between Serbia and EU is constantly deepening. The potential for frustrations, protests and instability is thus increasing. This is not in the interest of Serbia. Opening of negotiations on Serbia’s entry into the EU and the commencement of negotiations on Stabilisation and Accession Agreement for Kosovo* linked with it, are extremely important as they bring concrete opportunities to lessen lagging behind of the economy. Negotiations are the key. From the moment negotiations open, EU ceases to be a political ...

In June 2003 the EU-Western Balkans summit resulted in the Thessaloniki Declaration, affirming unequivocally that ‘the future of the Balkans is within the European Union’. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the declaration, and on the eve of Croatia’s accession to the EU, this publication assesses the progress that the countries of the Western Balkans have made on the path to European integration in the past decade. It notes the positive momentum generated by the Thessaloniki Agenda ...

... urban areas incorporating sustainable land use; nature and biodiversity; ambient air quality; quality of the acoustic environment; waste production and management; water management; wastewater treatment; eco-innovation and sustainable employment; energy performance; integrated environmental management. The award is open to EU Member States, acceding and candidate countries, (Croatia, FYROM, Iceland, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey) and European Economic Area countries. Cities can apply online at www.europeangreencapital.eu. The deadline for applications for the 2016 title is 17 October 2013. The title is awarded by a European jury supported by a panel of renowned experts in different environmental fields. The winner will ...

... The Newsletter is available at Sixteenth Newsletter on Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction. Some of the articles featured in the new issue of the Newsletter: Suzana Paunović, Director of the Office for Human and Minority Rights: “Advancing Human Rights with a View to Social Inclusion in Serbia“, “Study on Options for the Establishment of the Social Inclusion Fund” prepared by the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit, Action Plan for Fulfillment of the European Commission Recommendations Implemented 77%, Rulebook on Technical Standards of Accessibility adopted and will advance the status of persons with disabilities, Roma Social ...

... Abstracts Conference Papers are available here. For pictures from the conference please click here More than one hundred researchers and scientists from the region and beyond participated in the Fifth RRPP Annual Conference “Social, Political and Economic Change in the Western Balkans” last 24 - 26 May 2013, in Belgrade Serbia. The conference provided international and regional scientific exchanges while addressing the challenges, contradictions and ambivalences in the transformation process of social sciences in the Balkans. In addition, the conference served as a means for discussing potential issues that may be addressed to more effectively influence policy development with scientific research ...

Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad Dr Zorana Dindica 2 21000 Novi Sad Serbia http://www.ff.uns.ac.rs Dr. Petar Milin +381 21 458 948 pmilin@ff.uns.ac.rs http://lepns.psihologija.edu.rs/?lang=en The Laboratory for Experimental Psychology in Novi Sad was founded in 1994 and is the part of the Department of Psychology. Our lab is also ...

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... and implementation of adaptation schemes as discussed and selected in the frame of the Second Review Meeting in April 2013 in Skopje is envisaged. The following innovation schemes/Task Force meetings shall be organised: Voucher scheme (interest expressed by Croatia, Kosovo*) Innovation officer (interest expressed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia) Strategic Innovation (interest expressed by Montenegro) Soft Landing Platforms (interest expressed by Albania, FYR of Macedonia). Fostering WBC Regional Innovation using the Smart Specialisation concept: Only EU member states and their regions are obliged to present an S3 strategy in order to be able to access structural funds of the ...

... Yu. Light scattering from an assembly of tracks in a PADC film. Nuclear Instruments and Methods A. 602, Issue 2, 21 April 2009, Pages 545-551 2009. 10.Dugalic, G. , Krstic, D., Jelic, M., Nikezic, D. , Milenkovic, B. , Pucarevic, M., Zeremski-Skoric, T. Heavy metals, organics and radioactivity in soil of western Serbia. Journal of Hazardous Materials. Volume 177, Issue 1-3, May 2010, Pages 697-702. No data 1. It is important to control radioactivity in environement. 2. Refreshing courses for personal who are working with ionizing radiation are mandatory according to international and odmestil low. Main obstacle is lacking of financial support for ...

The report provides an overview of the current status of climate change initiatives and methods of tracking financing aimed at climate change issues in the Western Balkans. It aims to facilitate discussions on the scope and content of such initiatives and to contribute to better planning of assistance. The intended audience includes officials from beneficiary countries, the EC, IFIs and bilateral donors involved in programming climate change assistance and climate change policies. IFI ...

Below you will find all presentations held. Please note also the links below which will lead you to further information regarding the SP meeting in Budva - such as Conclusions of the 14th SP. Please note that for project policy reasons all appellations in the presentation "What has been done" Macedonia and Kosovo were replaced by FYR of Macedonia and Kosovo* (This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo ...

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