Press: Austrians out, Russians in

The newspapers today lead with stories about the troubled privatization of RTB Bor copper mining and smelting company. ALO—"We'll bring Tadic down", the front page quotes New Serbia's Velimir Ilic, while Tadic's coalition partner, Nenad Canak says, "Radicals better than Kostunica". Press: Austrians out, Russians in "Boy kills classmate", is about the tragic incident near Novi Sad yesterday when a 13-year-old, apparently accidentally, shot and killed his school friend. BLIC—"I could no longer keep silent about threats", War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukcevic is quoted, as the daily continues its story from yesterday. "EU responsible for Serbia's stability", former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder believes. "Partizan still immature for Final Four," is about the defeat of the Serbian basketball champions KK Partizan on the European stage. BORBA—"Act with no legal force", the daily relays the message Kosovo Serbs sent after the assembly in Pristina announced it had adopted the "Kosovo constitution". "Carla faces recall", says that the Swiss government has warned its new ambassador to Argentina, former Chief Hague Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte, over her new book, "The Hunt". VECERNJE NOVOSTI—"Stronger than obstacles", the paper presents the recipients of the first batch of new Serbian passports, chosen for their merit in various fields. "Russians close to copper after all", is about the RTB Bor privatization troubles. "Ada bridge initialed", that is, a contract for the constriction of the bridge in Belgrade was initialed yesterday. The front page also brings photos MUP released showing its officers' raid on a suspected amphetamine factory near Belgrade. GAZETA—"Tadic blackmailed with Mladic", says that Holland has conditions for Serbia to sign the SAA. The paper also prints a photo of PM Vojislav Kostunica, and says he has "given the only car he owned to a friend". GLAS JAVNOSTI—"Kovats out, Deripaska in", is a fairly accurate prognosis ahead of today's government session, which decided to officially terminate the contract with Kovats' A-TEC, and start negotiations with Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. DANAS—The daily brings an interview with the EP Southeastern Europe delegation head Germany's Doris Pack: "We do not support leaders but people and ideas" – more on that here. "Negotiations with Deripaska", the RTB Bor story says. Justice Minister Dusan Petrovic, DS, has this explanation for reported threats against the War Crimes Prosecution office: "Threats after statements from opposition politicians". KURIR—"Drug factory discovered", the front page brings more from the MUP bust in Vinca, near Belgrade, yesterday. "Assassination planned", more on the threats War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukcevic reported. "Boy plays with gun and kills friend", is the tabloids take on the Novi Sad shooting yesterday. POLITIKA—"Solana causes row between Tadic and Kostunica", the paper says that the issue of the SAA is deepening election campaign hostilities. "Medvedev: Solutions outside the UN do not bring peace", quotes the new Russian president, after his meeting with UN chief Ban Ki-moon in Moscow yesterday. "A-TEC out, Bor awaits Deripaska", is also on the front page. PRESS—"Zemun gang members hide in Banja Luka", the tabloid claims that Serbian and RS MUPs are working together to track down fugitives Sretko Kalinic and Milos Simovic.

Press: Austrians out, Russians in

"Boy kills classmate", is about the tragic incident near Novi Sad yesterday when a 13-year-old, apparently accidentally, shot and killed his school friend.

BLIC—"I could no longer keep silent about threats", War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević is quoted, as the daily continues its story from yesterday.

"EU responsible for Serbia's stability", former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder believes.

"Partizan still immature for Final Four," is about the defeat of the Serbian basketball champions KK Partizan on the European stage.

BORBA—"Act with no legal force", the daily relays the message Kosovo Serbs sent after the assembly in Priština announced it had adopted the "Kosovo constitution".

"Carla faces recall", says that the Swiss government has warned its new ambassador to Argentina, former Chief Hague Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte, over her new book, "The Hunt".

VEČERNJE NOVOSTI—"Stronger than obstacles", the paper presents the recipients of the first batch of new Serbian passports, chosen for their merit in various fields.

"Russians close to copper after all", is about the RTB Bor privatization troubles.

"Ada bridge initialed", that is, a contract for the constriction of the bridge in Belgrade was initialed yesterday.

The front page also brings photos MUP released showing its officers' raid on a suspected amphetamine factory near Belgrade.

GAZETA—"Tadić blackmailed with Mladić", says that Holland has conditions for Serbia to sign the SAA.

The paper also prints a photo of PM Vojislav Koštunica, and says he has "given the only car he owned to a friend".

GLAS JAVNOSTI—"Kovats out, Deripaska in", is a fairly accurate prognosis ahead of today's government session, which decided to officially terminate the contract with Kovats' A-TEC, and start negotiations with Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

DANAS—The daily brings an interview with the EP Southeastern Europe delegation head Germany's Doris Pack: "We do not support leaders but people and ideas" – more on that here.

"Negotiations with Deripaska", the RTB Bor story says.

Justice Minister Dušan Petrović, DS, has this explanation for reported threats against the War Crimes Prosecution office: "Threats after statements from opposition politicians".

KURIR—"Drug factory discovered", the front page brings more from the MUP bust in Vinča, near Belgrade, yesterday.

"Assassination planned", more on the threats War Crimes Prosecutor Vladimir Vukčević reported.

"Boy plays with gun and kills friend", is the tabloids take on the Novi Sad shooting yesterday.

POLITIKA—"Solana causes row between Tadić and Koštunica", the paper says that the issue of the SAA is deepening election campaign hostilities.

"Medvedev: Solutions outside the UN do not bring peace", quotes the new Russian president, after his meeting with UN chief Ban Ki-moon in Moscow yesterday.

"A-TEC out, Bor awaits Deripaska", is also on the front page.

PRESS—"Zemun gang members hide in Banja Luka", the tabloid claims that Serbian and RS MUPs are working together to track down fugitives Sretko Kalinić and Miloš Simović.