Press: Campaigning hits last week

The newspapers today lead with stories related to the election campaigns, and report about economy and crime. BLIC—A not-altogether-pleasant reminder that spring has arrived is on the front page: "Kilo of cherries five grand". The article says that the incredible price tags have appeared in Belgrade's supermarkets. Press: Campaigning hits last week "Zastava beats Romanians in race for Fiat", the curious headline says, but the piece explains that "the race for Fiat" was a race to secure the Italian carmaker's partnership and investment. VECERNJE NOVOSTI—"I seek retrial", an interview with Chief Hague Prosecutor Serge Brammerz, who spoke about the Haradinaj case among other topics, is on the front page. "Incurable Yugoslavs", is about a particular kind of citizen of half a dozen states formed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, best detected on the days such as today's anniversary of Josip Broz Tito's death. "He collected evidence in Moscow", says Stanko Subotic's lawyer. Subotic, a.k.a. Cane, was detained by the Russian police last week; the authorities in Belgrade believe he masterminded a cigarette smuggling operation in the 1990s. GLAS JAVNOSTI—"Albright head coach", is about the National Democratic Institute camp, where youth branches of some Serbian political parties are trained. The newspaper ties this organization to the former U.S. secretary of state, Madeleine Albright. "Even parliament seeks my help", Public Information Ombudsman Rodoljub Sabic tells the daily. Serbian Railways chief meanwhile advocates a purchase in neighboring Montenegro: "Serbia should buy Port of Bar". KURIR—"Taken on campaign ride", the tabloid says of the Fiat deal, and accuses G17 Plus leader Mladjan Dinkic of using the cooperation memorandum for political promotion. Kragujevac Mayor Veroljub Stevanovic's name is changed into "Euroljub", which translates as "Europhile" – to emphasize his political views, when the paper reports about plans to spend EUR 100,000 on a town celebration: "Bacchanalias". POLITIKA—"Lesson in patriotism", is the broadsheet's Sunday theme. "Serbia capable of becoming EU candidate", Boris Tadic and his Ohrid speech yesterday are quoted on the front page. "Democrats, People's [Coalition] wrangle over SAA", lists accusations and counter-accusations flying between the two camps one week ahead of the elections. PRESS—"Who does Russia favor?" wonders the tabloid, as it declares that "it is no secret that the West have an interest in the Serbian elections", and concludes that Russia "likes the DSS-NS coalition to gain power". Another article explains how this may be possible, bearing in mind the coalition's low ratings: "DSS-NS to form government with SRS!", Velimir Ilic, NS, in interviewed – details can be found here.

Press: Campaigning hits last week

"Zastava beats Romanians in race for Fiat", the curious headline says, but the piece explains that "the race for Fiat" was a race to secure the Italian carmaker's partnership and investment.

VEČERNJE NOVOSTI—"I seek retrial", an interview with Chief Hague Prosecutor Serge Brammerz, who spoke about the Haradinaj case among other topics, is on the front page.

"Incurable Yugoslavs", is about a particular kind of citizen of half a dozen states formed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, best detected on the days such as today's anniversary of Josip Broz Tito's death.

"He collected evidence in Moscow", says Stanko Subotić's lawyer. Subotić, a.k.a. Cane, was detained by the Russian police last week; the authorities in Belgrade believe he masterminded a cigarette smuggling operation in the 1990s.

GLAS JAVNOSTI—"Albright head coach", is about the National Democratic Institute camp, where youth branches of some Serbian political parties are trained. The newspaper ties this organization to the former U.S. secretary of state, Madeleine Albright.

"Even parliament seeks my help", Public Information Ombudsman Rodoljub Šabić tells the daily.

Serbian Railways chief meanwhile advocates a purchase in neighboring Montenegro: "Serbia should buy Port of Bar".

KURIR—"Taken on campaign ride", the tabloid says of the Fiat deal, and accuses G17 Plus leader Mlađan Dinkić of using the cooperation memorandum for political promotion.

Kragujevac Mayor Veroljub Stevanović's name is changed into "Euroljub", which translates as "Europhile" – to emphasize his political views, when the paper reports about plans to spend EUR 100,000 on a town celebration: "Bacchanalias".

POLITIKA—"Lesson in patriotism", is the broadsheet's Sunday theme.

"Serbia capable of becoming EU candidate", Boris Tadić and his Ohrid speech yesterday are quoted on the front page.

"Democrats, People's [Coalition] wrangle over SAA", lists accusations and counter-accusations flying between the two camps one week ahead of the elections.

PRESS—"Who does Russia favor?" wonders the tabloid, as it declares that "it is no secret that the West have an interest in the Serbian elections", and concludes that Russia "likes the DSS-NS coalition to gain power".

Another article explains how this may be possible, bearing in mind the coalition's low ratings: "DSS-NS to form government with SRS!", Velimir Ilić, NS, in interviewed – details can be found here.