[lg policy] Kiev criticized for canceling language act

Thu Feb 27 15:28:47 UTC 2014

 Kiev criticized for canceling language act Source: Tanjug

SOFIA -- Bulgaria has criticized the decision of the new authorities in
Ukraine to cancel the State Language Policy Act.

The goal of the move was to "limit Russian influence in that country,"
according to reports.

But it also canceled the recognition of Bulgarian as a regional language.

The status was given to languages of minority groups who make up more than
ten percent of residents in an area.

Bulgaria stressed that the decision affects the 200,000-strong Bulgarian
community in southern Ukraine.

"The current political leaders in Ukraine must demonstrate responsibility
and strive for inclusion of all groups in the Ukrainian society with
respect for human rights and the rule of law", said Bulgaria's Foreign
Ministry in a statement.

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February
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BELGRADE -- Slovak Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs
Miroslav Lajcak has said that "in recent times, the Balkans made incredible
progress."
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Regional
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February
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LONDON -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development brought
together in London on Monday seven prime ministers (PMs) from the Western
Balkans, Tanjug said.
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VIŠEGRAD -- Milorad Dodik has called on those in power in the Serb entity,
the opposition, NGOs, and citizens to preserve peace and stability until
October elections.
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VUKOVAR -- A bilingual sign written in Croatian Latin and Serbian Cyrillic
has been broken in the Croatian town of Vukovar, and the police are
searching for the culprits.
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February
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BELGRADE -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will launch a debate
in the dispute between Serbia and Croatia on mutual genocide suits on March
3.
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PODGORICA -- Boris Tadić denied accusations made by Montenegrin officials
that was "working against the interests of Montenegro" while serving as
Serbian president.
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February
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PODGORICA -- The strongest opposition group in the Montenegrin parliament,
the Democratic Front, has opted for "a complete boycott of parliament's
work."
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