Press: Elections and Voda Voda takeover

Today’s editions of Belgrade’s dailies focus on the inability of the ruling coalition to come to an election agreement. Also featuring highly is the visit of Hague Chief Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte and economic themes. Press: Elections and Voda Voda takeover BLIC – “Divac owner of Voda Voda“ is the headline of an article concerning the controversy over who is the Voda Voda company chief shareholder, and of whether there have been oversights during the takeover of the company. “Germany master of Kosovo’s fate“ features an interview with Deputy Prime Minister Bozidar Djelic. BORBA – “Elections ever more likely“ says the paper, following government statements that four of the necessary laws for calling elections are ready. In “Divac grabbing Voda Voda“ the previous company owner, Vojin Djordjevic, has accused the former basketball player of taking his position via “illegal dealings.“ VECERNJE NOVOSTI – “I’m personally ordering barracks searches” features an interview with Defense Minister Dragan Sutanovac, who says that there are no Hague fugitives hiding in military bases. In an article entitled, “Elections shaking government“, the daily writes about the Democratic Party’s (DS) plans to hold elections on December 9, against the Democratic Party of Serbia’s (DSS) wishes. “Euro bottoms out“ concerns the falling value of the Euro compared to the dinar. GLAS JAVNOSTI – In “Sisic could get parole“, former Justice Minister Zoran Stojkovic reacts to the Novi Sad District Court’s rejection of Emir Sisic’s application for parole. In 1992 during the war in Croatia, Sisic shot down a European Community Monitoring Mission helicopter, killing five people. “FBI politicizing soldiers’ deaths“ concerns the reaction of a former president of the military tribunal, following the arrival of FBI findings relating to the deaths of two soldiers at Topcider military base in 2004. “Divac is stealing my water“ concerns the Voda Voda scandal. DANAS – “Elections before end of Kosovo talks“ concerns the continuing wrangle over the election dates. Under the banner, “I don’t want to be obstacle to Serbian EU membership“, the paper quotes Carla Del Ponte. The Voda Voda dispute is addressed in “Regional tycoon wants Si and Si“, a reference to the company that owns Voda Voda. KURIR – “Watch out Ratko“ says that the whole of Serbia is looking for the remaining Hague fugitives. The article entitled ”Mystery” refers to the FBI report. POLITIKA – The election debate is addressed in “Who will blink first?” “Serbia supports Srpska” is about Serbia’s opposition to the changes in the decision-making process announced by the Bosnian High Representative Miroslav Lajcak. PRESS – “Red Star in tears” refers to Red Star’s defeat last night at the hands of Bayern Munich.

Press: Elections and Voda Voda takeover

BLIC – “Divac owner of Voda Voda“ is the headline of an article concerning the controversy over who is the Voda Voda company chief shareholder, and of whether there have been oversights during the takeover of the company. “Germany master of Kosovo’s fate“ features an interview with Deputy Prime Minister Božidar Đelić.

BORBA – “Elections ever more likely“ says the paper, following government statements that four of the necessary laws for calling elections are ready. In “Divac grabbing Voda Voda“ the previous company owner, Vojin Đorđević, has accused the former basketball player of taking his position via “illegal dealings.“

VEČERNJE NOVOSTI – “I’m personally ordering barracks searches” features an interview with Defense Minister Dragan Šutanovac, who says that there are no Hague fugitives hiding in military bases. In an article entitled, “Elections shaking government“, the daily writes about the Democratic Party’s (DS) plans to hold elections on December 9, against the Democratic Party of Serbia’s (DSS) wishes. “Euro bottoms out“ concerns the falling value of the Euro compared to the dinar.

GLAS JAVNOSTI – In “Šišić could get parole“, former Justice Minister Zoran Stojković reacts to the Novi Sad District Court’s rejection of Emir Šišić’s application for parole. In 1992 during the war in Croatia, Šišić shot down a European Community Monitoring Mission helicopter, killing five people. “FBI politicizing soldiers’ deaths“ concerns the reaction of a former president of the military tribunal, following the arrival of FBI findings relating to the deaths of two soldiers at Topćider military base in 2004. “Divac is stealing my water“ concerns the Voda Voda scandal.

DANAS – “Elections before end of Kosovo talks“ concerns the continuing wrangle over the election dates. Under the banner, “I don’t want to be obstacle to Serbian EU membership“, the paper quotes Carla Del Ponte. The Voda Voda dispute is addressed in “Regional tycoon wants Si and Si“, a reference to the company that owns Voda Voda.

KURIR – “Watch out Ratko“ says that the whole of Serbia is looking for the remaining Hague fugitives. The article entitled ”Mystery” refers to the FBI report.

POLITIKA – The election debate is addressed in “Who will blink first?” “Serbia supports Srpska” is about Serbia’s opposition to the changes in the decision-making process announced by the Bosnian High Representative Miroslav Lajćak.

PRESS – “Red Star in tears” refers to Red Star’s defeat last night at the hands of Bayern Munich.