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Zeman: It would be tough, but Prague could withdraw recognition of Kosovo (Beta, N1)

Milos Zeman, the Czech Republic’s President, said on Friday he did not exclude the possibility of Prague’s withdrawal of the recognition of Kosovo’s independence, adding “it would be difficult, but still one day” not impossible, the Beta news agency reported. In an interview with Parlamentnji Listi, a pro-Russian website, Zeman, whose administrative role is more of a ceremonial one, while decisions on such things are within the Government responsibility, has said that “war criminals shouldn’t lead any country in Europe.” Zeman, who has been at odds with the European Union over his anti-migra

Brnabic met with Borrell (Tanjug, B92)

Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic pays one-day visit to Spain where she met with the Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister and newly appointed EU High Representative Josep Borrell, Tanjug news agency reports. The main topics of the meeting included bilateral relations, Serbia’s EU integration and Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. Particular attention would be given to Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, given that Borrell would be a mediator in this process, once it gets restored.

Financial Times: Borrell to face five challenges, Kosovo among others (Tanjug, B92)

Future EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell to face five challenges on his new post, the issue of Belgrade - Pristina relations, among others, FT reports. Federica Mogherini's successor, Josep Borrell, will face with the open issues of Iran, Venezuela, China and relations with USA. "Spanish veteran will face with numerous challenges, starting from Venezuela to the Balkans, in times of EU fading impact", FT reports, adding that tensions between Belgrade and Pristina are rising, despite EU mediation. Borrell used to call Russia "an old enemy", he strongly criticized "cowboy politics" of US

Vucic: Bulgaria and Serbia have temporary misunderstanding, but good relations (BETA, Serbian media)

Serbia and Bulgaria have excellent relations while the latest developments and statements are only a temporary misunderstanding, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday commenting on the exchange of statements between Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic, BETA news agency reported. "Bulgaria has recognized Kosovo independence, Serbia does not, and these are the only differences between us.

Dacic in Panama, Pristina’s lobbying centre (RTS)

Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Ivica Dacic who participated in the inauguration ceremony of the new President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen in Panama said his visit to this country, first after many years, was very important given that he spoke with officials there about important topics, including Kosovo issue, RTS reports. Dacic also spoke with the Vice-President of Panama, the former and the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. “I would remind that Panama is a center of lobbing by Pristina and they have an embassy there. From there they cover Latin American countries that recognized Kosovo.

Spain supports Serbia on Kosovo, and on EU integration (B92, Srbija.gov.rs)

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic received on Wednesday on a farewell visit Spanish Ambassador Miguel Fuertes.

Brnabic expressed her gratitude to the diplomat for his personal engagement in improving relations between the two countries. Fuertes underlined Spain's strong support for Serbia's further progress on the road to the European Union and stressed that this support will continue through close, friendly relations with our country, the Serbian government announced.

Spanish FM: Spain does not recognize Kosovo, supports compromise solution (BETA, B92)

Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell during the visit to Belgrade said his country is against the unilateral declaration of independence of Kosovo, but it supports a compromise solution, BETA news agency reported. He spoke in Belgrade with the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

"Cases of Kosovo and Catalonia are not comparable" (BETA, B92)

Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said on Wednesday in Belgrade that the cases of Kosovo and Catalonia are not comparable. These two situations, he said, have nothing to do with one another. "Such comparisons fall on deaf ears. They have no weight, although advocates of Catalonia's independence like them," Borrell said in response to questions at a joint press conference with the Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic. Dacic said that all separatism have being guided by unilateral acts in common.

Kosovo flag saga continues: Spain allows, but India bans (B92)

After Spain "changed its mind" and allowed athletes from Kosovo to compete on its soil using their symbols, India has announced a ban on such a practice. Both countries do not recognize the unilateral declaration of independence made by ethnic Albanians in 2008, while Serbia considers Kosovo its province and the proclamation a violation of the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. In early November, Spain banned the use of Kosovo's flag and other symbols on its territory, but then this week overturned the decision, and announced it in a joint statement issued by the International

Serbian and Spanish delegations walked out of conference over Kosovo (Tanjug, B92)

A delegation of the Serbian Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday walked out of a conference held in Vienna. The inter-parliamentary conference was dedicated to EU's common foreign and security policy. The Serbian delegation, headed by committee chairman Zarko Obradovic, left the conference alongside the Spanish parliamentary delegation because of the way Kosovo was represented at the event. The Serbian and Spanish delegations protested because temporary institutions in Pristina were represented with a flag and the name "Kosovo" without an asterisk (pointing to an explanati