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The Ecumenical Patriarch is in the United Arab Emirates capital on the occasion of the “Human Fraternity” event on the importance of promoting interfaith dialogue, tolerance and harmonious coexistence of religions. "Very nice coincidence", the Prime Minister told the Ecumenical Patriarch at their meeting. “We are very happy about the coincidence and the good times. If God wills it, in May I will come to Athens", Mr. Bartholomew said, adding: "We arrived last night; it is an open city, liberal". The Greek Prime Minister and... The priorities of Kurti’s Administration With 66 votes, Kosovo's parliament approved the coalition government between the Self-Determination Movement and the Democratic League of Kosovo. The new government will be led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, leader of the Vetevendosje movement, which won last year's October 6th parliamentary elections. Introducing the program and composition of his cabinet, Mr. Kurti said, among other things, that the priorities of his government will be development and employment and that the country's budget would reach 3 billion euros. He said foreign security will also be a government priority, along with preparations for NATO membership. Mr Kurti said no one will be above the state and... BiH Presidency members met with deputy USAID director Bonnie Glick BiH Presidency members and deputy USAID director Bonnie Glick said at a meeting on Monday in Sarajevo that it is necessary to implement the Strategy of the Fight against Human Trafficking at the level of BiH. She added that this is a very important field in which BiH should improve its cooperation with USAID. It was stressed at the meeting that the USAID expects the BiH authorities to make additional efforts to remain in the Tier 2 category and that the transfer to the Tier 3 category would mean interruption of international aid from the USAID, is mentioned in a statement from the BiH Presidency.... Violence breaks out on island of Lesvos as migrants stage protest Violence broke out on the island of Lesvos on Monday as migrants and refugees being accommodated on the island protested the circumstances in which they are residing in Greece. About 2.000 asylum seekers complained about their stay over two months at camps in Moria and Kara Tepe. The protestors lit fires and blocked off roads, while police forces tried to break up their march using tear gas. The protest caused the reaction of local residents who took to the streets to show their disgruntlement, while later on Monday evening, furious residents visited the Moria town hall to complain. According to local reports, the regional governor... Serbia: Main opposition officially kicks off boycott against the elections The Alliance for Serbia and PSG held a rally in Kombank Hall, where they signed a joint document officially launching the boycott of the elections. Party of Freedom and Justice leader Dragan Đ...