Elections 2018

50 Minority Neowctober 2s 018 On the Eve of Elections for National Minority Councils CONTENT EDITORIAL 50

Fifty Reasons Fifty Re asons F or Op timism Alth ough it is not easy to look ba ck over 50 months, one thing is certa in : during all these months, the Minority NEWS monthly newsletter has both enabled For Optimism 2 the ma jority comm unity to learn mo r e about all imp ortant events i n the lives of m embers of natio nal m inorit ies and the nationa l m inorities to become better acqua inted with each o ther. For 50 m onths we have t ried to record a nd sh ed light on the most im portant issues an d events f or the national minorities in , and, accordingly, this Minority NEWS jubilee 50th issue focuses on one of the most important events for members of national minorities - elections Albanian Com muni ty 3 for mem ber s of nationa l co unci ls of national mi noritie s.

The Repub lic Electora l Commission announced th e first lists of ca ndida tes on Ashkali Community 6 August 23 and the last one at a session held on October 22. The Commission members hav e appro ved reg is trat ion of the total of 58 lists of 18 nation al mi - norities , wh o w ill elect m ember s for the ir counc ils in direct ele ctions . The Rut - Bosniak Community 8 henian and Al ba nian na t iona l m inoritie s have the highest num ber of c and idates list s registered, 7 and 6, respectiv ely, whe r eas Greeks, Poles a n d Slovenians Bulgarian Comm unity 12 have one each. NIationa l councils o f t he C roatia n, Ma ce d onian, Mo nteneg rin and Russian

Bunjevac Community 14 national minorities will be selected through electoral assemblies, and, to this end, a total of 379 el ecto ral a pplications have b een approve d by the decisi on of the M inist ry of Stat e A dministrati on and Lo c al Self-Gove rnmen tzbog. toga Czech Commu nity 16 Ršegar dles s of the wa y they will be ele cted, members of th e nationa l minorit y

councils, as legitimate representatives of their minority, will represent the Egyptian Comm uni ty 18 interests of their min ority in the ne xt 4 year s and, as we have he ard many times, will act as a bridge b etwee n tštohe a uzdišemouthorities a nzad „starletama“the citizens of t kojeheir msino rity. This " bridge" should b e both f irm enough to withstand all the difficulties Greek Community 20 and alert enough to avoid potential malversations. And it seems t hat the list of alleged abuse s of the electoral p roce ss has been Hungarian Communi ty 21 longer this yea r than it w as the cas e in th e prev iou s elect ions. A s t he m edia repo rted, as w ell as the min ority comm u nities the mselves and the civil so ciety German Community 24 organ izat ions, the num ber of m embers o f a few com munities registere d i n the Spe cial Voters List ha s incr eased dispr opo rtionately in th e las t c oup le of m onths, the political influence over the lists of candidates has been widely spread, and

Polish Commu nity 2 6 incidents have been reported among the candidates. We can only hope that new members of national councils will indeed be elected in a legitimate manner

and that they will rather advocate for interests of the members of their minorities Roma Commun ity 2 7 than e ncourage and deepen divisio ns w ithin th em, as it has b een the case t hus far. Romanian Commu nity 32

Ruthenian Community 35 30 d iffer ent national m inorities live in Serbia

Slovak Communit y 38

Slovenian Comm unity 4 2

Ukrainian Comm un ity 43

Vlach Community 45

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Approved 47 www.minoritynews.rs Minority News Portal DIRECT ELECTIONS FOR NATIONAL COUNCILS OF NATIONAL MINORITIES Albanian Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 6 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Albanian National Minority.

1. ALTERNATIVA ZA PROMENE (AZP) – ŠĆIPRIM ARIFI –ALTERNATIVA PËR NDRYS - HIM (APN) – SHQIPRIM ARIFI (Alternative for the Change – Shqiprim Arifi) Leader of the List: Arber Pajaziti

1. Arber Pajaziti, 1984, Albanian language teacher, Bujanovac 2. Nezaćete Isahu, 1990, master of law, Preševo 3. Fejran Šemšedini, 1989, economist, Preševo 4. Vjolca Aljiu, 1989, lawyer, Bujanovac 5. Škeljzen Hiseni, 1989, geodesy engineer, Preševo 6. Saranda Ljatifi, 1985, pedagogy professor, Preševo 7. Šefket Šefkija, 1979, math professor, Bujanovac 8. Šefat Ademi, 1993, Albanian language teacher, Preševo 9. Doruntina Redžepi, 1992, pedagogy professor, Preševo 10. Gentiana Beljulji Memeti, 1989, economist, Bujanovac 11. Mirzan Daljipi, 1973, entrepreneur, Preševo 12. Aljma Ferati, 1995, English language teacher, Preševo 13. Mendim Sopi, 1991, lawyer, Bujanovac 14. Aljtin Boriči, 1994, sociologist, Preševo 15. Valjtina Nuhiu, 1995, lawyer, Preševo

2. DEMOKRATSKA PARTIJA – Dr sc NAGIP ARIFI – PARTIA DEMOKRATIKE- Dr sc NAGIP ARIFI ( Democratic Party – Dr Nagip Arifi) Leader of the List: Sali Salihi

1. Sali Salihi, 1985, economist, Veliki Trnovac 2. Šemsedin Jahiji, 1984, teacher, Samoljica 3. Arđenda Sopi, 1992, math professor, Bujanovac 4. Naim Salihi, 1961, Serbian language teacher, Veliki Trnovac 5. Bajram Mustafa, 1965, agricultural engineer, Tupale 6. Ljiridona Iseni, 1991, law faculty senior, Veliki Trnovac 7. Selver Nuhiji, 1964, biology professor, Biljača

3 Minority News 8. Ljimon Šaćiri, 1995, law faculty senior, Rajince 9. Lutfije Ibraimi, 1993, student, Veliki Trnovac 10. Nazmi Suljejmani, 1988, math professor, Letovica 11. Haki Memeti, 1988, master teacher, Nesalce 12. Esra Aliji, 1993, economist, Bujanovac 13. Ramadan Selmani, 1961, economist, Breznica 14. Sedat Selimi, 1965, English language teacher, Bujanovac 15. Erdoneta Bećiri, 1992, art teacher, Lučane

3. PARTIJA ZA DEMOKRATSKO DELOVANjE – ŠAIP KAMBERI – PARTIA PËR VEPRIM DEMOKRATIK – SHAIP KAMBERI ( Party for Democratic Action – Shaip Kamberi ) Leader of the List: Ragmi Mustafi

1. Ragmi Mustafi, 1984, sociologist, Bujanovac 2. Besim Nasufi, 1971, physical education teacher, Preševo 3. Remzije Redžepi, 1981, lawyer, Preševo 4. Enkel Redžepi, 1987, Albanian language teacher, Preševo 5. Ljemane Mustafa, 1990, master lawyer, Bujanovac 6. Muhamet Mustafa, 1976, physical education teacher, Preševo 7. Memet Dalipi, 1958, biology professor, Bujanovac 8. Agim Hasani, 1964, master of ecology, Bujanovac 9. Fljorije Hida, 1974, professor, Bujanovac 10. Haki Kadriu, 1964, high school graduate, Medveđa 11. Krešnik Fazliu, 1993, English language teacher, Preševo 12. Arbnore Biljali, 1983, school pedagogue, Preševo 13. Duan Salihu, 1990, geodesy technician, Bujanovac 14. Ismet Abazi, 1959, physical education teacher, Bujanovac 15. Ardita Saćipi, 1978, journalist, Preševo

4. Sami Salihu – Pokret za Reforme / Sami Salihu – Lëvizja për Reforma (Reforms Movement – Sali Salihu ) Leader of the List: Sami Salihu 1. Sami Salihu, 1985, psychologist, Preševo 2. Špresa Abdulahu, 1983, economist, Preševo 3. Šerif Avdili, 1981, English language teacher, Preševo 4. Manduše Ahmedi – Idrizi, 1968, nurse, Preševo 5. Erdžan Ramadani, 1991, biology professor, Preševo 4 Minority News 6. Hevzi Ramadani, 1983, lawyer, Preševo 7. Hasan Hasani, 1983, lawyer, Preševo 8. Ajtene Ramadani – Beriša, 1985, psychologist, Preševo 9. Ahmet Ahmedi, 1989, medical school professor, Preševo 10. Baškim Jašari, 1989, mechanical engineer, Preševo 11. Rukije Sahiti, 1991, psychologist, Preševo 12. Rezarta Šabani, 1990, lawyer, Preševo 5. DEMOKRATSKA PARTIJA ALBANACA – Dr sci. RAGMI MUSTAFA – PARTIA DEMOKRATIKE SHQIPTARE – Dr. Sc. RAGMI MUSTAFA ( Democratic Party of Albanians – Dr Ragmi Mustafa) Leader of the List: Enver Mehmeti 1. Enver Mehmeti, 1981, lawyer, Preševo 2. Albiona Ibrahimi-Redžepi, 1982, teacher, Preševo 3. Amir Latifi, 1955, Albanian language teacher, Preševo 4. Mehmet Hida, 1961, graphics engineer, Preševo 5. Nora Aguši, 1991, mr sci. economist, Preševo 6. Gezim Bajrami, 1997, civil engineering student, Preševo 7. Mumin Bajrami, 1964, mechanical engineer, Preševo 8. Hana Emrlahu-Arifi, 1987, Albanian language teacher, Preševo 9. Astrit Ramizi, 1985, electrical and IT engineer, Preševo 10. Škurte Asani, 1997, economy student, Preševo 11. Bilal Malići, 1969, writer, publicist, Preševo 12. Bujar Ademi, 1986, history teacher, Preševo 13. Vjosana Ajdini, 1992, public administration graduate, Preševo 14. Blerta Jahiji, 1996, nurse, Preševo 15. Besnik Emini, 1986, economist, Preševo

6. Udruženje „Albanski forum za ekonomski razvoj u Srbiji“ – Muharem Saljihu - Shoqata Forumi shqiptar për zhvillim ekonomik në Serbi – Muharem Saljihu (Association “Albanian Forum for Economic Development in Serbia – Muharem Saljihu) Leader of the List: Muharem Saljihu 1. Muharem Saljihu, 1968, entrepreneur, Medveđa 2. Nailje Malja Imami, 1960, Albanian language teacher, Belgrade 3. Dželal Memeti, 1974, entrepreneur, Preševo 4. Demo Beriša, 1963, economist, 5. Besa Ismajlji, 1986, master of law, Medveđa 6. Fljorentina Rama, 1995, teacher, Medveđa 5 Minority News Ashkali Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 3 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Ashkali National Minority.

1. „ZA POBEDU“ – Erdelj Osman ( For Victory – Erdelj Osman ) Leader of the List: Erdelj Osman

1. Erdelj Osman, 1979, entrepreneur, Belgrade 2. Zijadin Salihu, 1974, intern, Belgrade 3.Pemba Demir, 1995, hairdresser, Belgrade 4. Afrodita Demir, 1994, student, Belgrade 5. Adam Ramani, 1972, tile mason, Belgrade 6. Fetija Gaši, 1997, salesman, Belgrade 7. Adžer Demir, 1973, homemaker, Belgrade 8. Asim Demirovski, 1978, tile mason, Belgrade 9. Ferida Zejnel, 1985, homemaker, Belgrade 10. Albert Ramani, 1998, salesman, Belgrade 11. Danijela Kostić, 1973, accountant, Belgrade 12. Pemba Demir, 1947, pensioner, Beograd 2. AŠKALIJE, ALI ZAJEDNO – ILjAZ RAMADANOVIĆ ( Ashkalis, But Together – Iljaz Ramadanovic ) Leader of the List: Iljaz Ramadanović 1. Iljaz Ramadanović, 1960, butcher, Zemun 2. Denis Alijević, 1999, butcher, Zemun 3. Selvija Ramadanović, 1961, homemaker, Zemun 4. Damir Ramadanović, 1994, worker, Zemun 5. Hamdi Jašari, 1956, pensioner, Zemun 6. Anifa Milovanović, 1956, pensioner, Zemun 7. Jašar Jašari, 1989, driver, Zemun 8. Zoran Polzer, 1966, worker, Zemun

3. „BUDUĆNOST AŠKALIJA“ (“Future for Ashkalis”) Leader of the List: Zulfije Toplica

1. Zulfije Toplica, 1968, tailor, Novi Sad 2. Ajnur Toplica, 1981, car mechanic, Novi Sad 3. Muhamet Behrami, 1988, designer, Novi Pazar 6 Minority News 4. Ćavit Sejdiju, 1985, musician, Novi Sad 5. Luleta Bajrami, 1970, tailor, Novi Sad 6. Murat Toplica, 1987, hardwood floor installer, Novi Sad 7. Miloš Nakić, 1968, construction technician, Novi Sad 8. Kadrija Kamberi, 1974, physical therapist, Novi Sad 9. Džemalj Seljmani, 1987, electrician, Novi Sad 10. Adilje Sejdiju, 1961, nanny, Novi Sad

7 Minority News Bosniak Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 4 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Bosniak National Minority.

1. SAMOOPREDELjENjE – dr Sulejman Ugljanin / SAMOOPREDJELJENJE – dr. Sulejman Ugljanin (SELF-DETERMINATION – dr Sulejman Ugljanin) Leader of the List: Sulejman Ugljanin

1. Dr Sulejman Ugljanin, 1953, dentist, Novi Pazar 2. Salih Hot, 1957, chemistry teacher, Tutin 3. Vasvija Gusinac, 1948, English language teacher, Novi Pazar 4. Muhedin Fijuljanin, 1965, political scientist, Sjenica 5. Esad Džudžo, 1958, sociologist, Tutin 6. Dr Jasmina Curić, 1965, university professor, Novi Pazar 7. Hazbo Mujović, 1965, mechanical engineer, Sjenica 8. Kenan Hot,1972, master economist, Tutin 9. Minela Kalender, 1984, sanitary engineer, Sjenica 10. Prof. dr Hasim Mekić, 1959, university professor, Novi Pazar 11. Prof. dr Fahrudin Mavrić, 1956, university professor, Novi Pazar 12. Selma Kučević, 1991, lawyer, Tutin 13. Dr Fuad Baćićanin, 1974, PhD of philology, Novi Pazar 14. Prof. dr Sead Šemsović, 1978, university professor, Novi Pazar 15. Behija Hadžić, 1961, technology engineer, Nova Varoš 16. Eldin Jejna, 1982, social worker, Prijepolje 17. Mirfat Tahirović, 1977, civil engineer, Tutin 18. Zana Ličina, 1987, master economist, Novi Pazar 19. Dino Lotinac, 1986, Bosniak language teacher, Sjenica 20. Hajro Bećirović, 1949, technology engineer, Priboj 21. Merisa Nuković, 1991, lawyer, Prijepolje 22. Jusuf Sinanović, 1961, master of physical education and sport, Tutin 23. Dr Bahrija Kačar, 1958, PhD agro-economist, Novi Pazar 24. Ismeta Šmaković, 1967, teacher, Tutin 25. Mirsad Ikić, 1978, economist, Novi Pazar 26. Mirhan Zlatanić, 1965, electrician, Priboj 27. Edita Hasanagić, 1990, mechanical engineer, Priboj 28. Mustafa Baltić, 1983, archeologist, Sjenica 29. Edib Kajević, 1974, economist, Prijepolje 8 Minority News 30. Maida Korać, 1987, Bosniak language teacher, Sjenica 31. Mirza Hajdinović, 1977, economist, Novi Pazar 32. Amina Saračević, 1993, pedagogue, Novi Pazar 33. Almasa Tafilović, 1993, teacher, Tutin 34. Ibro Fazlić, 1962, professor, Prijepolje 35. Ahmedin Škrijelj, 1982, lawyer, Novi Pazar

2.MATICA BOŠNjAČKA – AKADEMIK MUAMER ZUKORLIĆ MUFTIJA - MATICA BOŠNJAČKA – AKADEMIK MUAMER ZUKORLIĆ MUFTIJA (Bosniak Heritage – Academician Muamer Zukorlic Mufti ) Leader of the List: Muamer Zukorlić 1. Muamer Zukorlić, 1970, academician, Novi Pazar 2. Jahja Fehratović, 1982, university professor, Novi Pazar 3. Misala Pramenković, 1980, university professor, Novi Pazar 4. Enver Gicić, 1976, university professor, Novi Pazar 5. Admir Muratović, 1977, university professor, Novi Pazar 6. Amela Zoranić, 1979, university professor, Novi Pazar 7. Zaim Redžepović, 1980, lawyer, Tutin 8. Sabahudin Hajdarević, 1963, lawyer, Prijepolje 9. Jasmina Nikšić, 1984, master of law, Novi Pazar 10. Fadil Nikšić, 1976, entrepreneur, Sjenica 11. Edin Đerlek, 1987, professor, Novi Pazar 12. Atifa Šaljić, 1963, teacher, Tutin 13. Ismet Bihorac, 1970, imam, Nova Varoš 14. Zehnija Bulić, 1970, professor, Novi Pazar 15. Alma Čolović-Međedović, 1985, master psychologist, Novi Pazar 16. Ljutvija Balkan, 1956, entrepreneur, Tutin 17. Sead Ličina, 1962, orthopedic surgeon, Novi Pazar 18. Sanela Halković, 1971, writer, Sjenica 19. Muamer Suljić, 1965, university professor, MD, Novi Pazar 20. Abid Ćelović, 1953, professor, Priboj 21. Binasa Sokolović, 1974, medical doctor, Kovin 22. Safet Smailović, 1960, professor, Novi Pazar 23. Kemal Sadović, 1958, professor, Tutin 24. Semrija Smailović, 1974, master psychologist, Novi Pazar 25. Muzafer Župljanin, 1962, master journalist, Novi Pazar 26. Smail Alić, 1962, forestry engineer, Tutin

9 Minority News 27. Larisa Karaosmanović, 1990, master of law, Priboj 28. Ferid Bulić, 1984, university professor, Novi Pazar 29. Dženis Šaćirović, 1989, master of law, Novi Pazar 30. Džemila Dudić, 1996, student, Novi Pazar 31. Zihret Abazi, 1976, ophthalmologist, Beograd 32. Safet Hajradinović, 1972, nurse, Sjenica 33. Kanita Višnjić, 1992, philologist, Sjenica 35. Belmir Mujezinović, 1989, lawyer, Prijepolje 36. Semir Madžgalj, 1989, philologist, Novi Pazar

3.„VAKAT JE – Prof. dr SAIT KAČAPOR“ / „VAKAT JE – Prof. dr. SAIT KAČAPOR“ (It Is High Time – Prof Dr Sait Kačapor ) Leader of the List: Sait Kačapor

1. Sait Kačapor, 1947, university professor emeritus, Novi Pazar 2. Esad Rahić, 1959, history teacher, Novi Pazar 3. Indira Gicić, 1977, master teacher, Novi Pazar 4. Nadir Dacić, 1969, PhD philologist, Prijepolje 5. Hamza Halitović, 1984, art historian, Novi Pazar 6. Dženeta Bogućanin, 1976, pediatrician, Novi Pazar 7. Elvir Eminbegović, 1964, industrial manager, Novi Pazar 8. Mudžahit Muderizović; 1964, veterinarian, Novi Pazar 9. Kemala Kadribašić, 1994, economy faculty senior, Priboj 10. Rifat Redžović, 1963, university professor, Novi Pazar 11. Irfan Ćosović, 1984, physical education and sports teacher, Novi Pazar 12. Ajhana Spica, 1973, kindergarten teacher, Novi Pazar 13. Mensur Zukorlić, 1965, PhD orientalist, Novi Pazar 14. Rızo Demıć, 1958, math teacher, Tutin 15. Anela Šemsović, 1977, general practitioner medical doctor, Novi Pazar 16. Senad Ljuca, 1970, teacher of physical education, Novi Pazar 17. Emir Bihorac, 1989, political scientist, Novi Pazar 18. Sanida Bačevac, 1992, master therapist, Novi Pazar 19. Metko Krdžović, 1959, geodesy engineer, Nova Varoš 20. Zerın Kasumovıć, 1993, master physicist, Sjenica 21. Nezrina Dolovac, 1972, Serbian and Bosniak language teacher, Novi Pazar 22. Albin Škrijelj, 1980, economist, Novi Pazar 23. Mirza Vesnić, 1988, medical doctor, Novi Pazar

10 Minority News 24. Ajla Dazdarević, 1988, graphic designer, Novi Pazar 25. Nedžad Kršić, 1982, medical doctor, Novi Pazar 26. Adnan Kajević, 1994, Islamic pedagogue, Prijepolje 27. Zahida Bibić, 1988, medical doctor, Novi Pazar 28. Nedim Mehović, 1991, law faculty senior, Novi Pazar 29. Sedad Vejselović, 1988, medical doctor, Novi Pazar 30. Tamera Hoćanin-Trtovac, 1980, master psychologist, Novi Pazar 31. Ismet Hadžifejzović, 1948, pensioner, Novi Pazar 32. Erkan Hamidović, 1987, medical doctor, Sjenica 33. Alma Nokić, 1983, defectologist speech-language pathologist, Novi Pazar 34. Hamza Eminović, 1994, dental prosthetist, Novi Pazar 35. Saniha Džigal, 1980, painter, Novi Pazar

4. „STARI DEDO“/ „STARI DEDO“ / (” The Grandpa ”) Leader of the List: Amer Hakić

1. Amer Hakić, 1989, master of political science, Novi Pazar 2. Amina Islamović, 1988, master of philology, Novi Pazar 3. Mirsada Tripković, 1979, master teacher, Novi Pazar 4. Armin Zećirović, 1994, master of physical education, Novi Pazar 5. Sanela Međedović, 1976, economist, Novi Pazar 6. Samir Hanuša, 1966, philologist, Novi Pazar 7. Edin Isović, 1989, neurologist, Novi Pazar 8. Adaleta Vatić, 1992, artist, Novi Pazar 9. dr Amel Ličina, 1976, general surgeon, Novi Pazar 10. Suad Suljović, 1975, PhD of electrical engineering, Tutin 11. Alma Škrijelj, 1988, philologist, Novi Pazar 12. Faris Rebronja, 1993, faculty of philology senior, Novi Pazar 13. Almedina Martinović, 1990, master of philology, Novi Pazar 14. Altin Grbović, 1986, philologist, Novi Pazar 15. Sadžida Batilović Pepić, 1990, therapist, Novi Pazar 16. Rahim Džanković, 1987, economy faculty senior, Novi Pazar 17. Faris Krkmišević, 1994, student of agriculture, Novi Pazar 18. Dalila Kurtagić, 1990, master civil engineer, Novi Pazar 19. Semir Nicević, 1988, lawyer, Novi Pazar 20. Ersin Halilović, 1973, lawyer, Novi Pazar

11 Minority News The Republic Electoral CoBmmuissilong has arppiroavend 2 lisCts oof camndidamtes foru elenctioints fy or members of the National Council of the Bulgarian National Minority. 1.„DA VRATIMO DOSTOJANSTVO NARODU“ – STEFAN KOSTOV (To Bring Dignity Back to the People – Stefan Kostov ) Leader of the List: Stefan Kostov 1. Stefan Kostov, 1974, director, Bosilegrad 2. Jovica Kostov, 1963, forestry engineer, Bosilegrad 3. Nevenka Kostadinova, 1972, chemist, Bosilegrad 4. Dalibor Georgiev, 1987, lawyer, Bosilegrad 5. Vlaiko Askov, 1964, lawyer, Bosilegrad 6. Rajka Ivkov, 1991, manager, Bosilegrad 7. Darko Anačkov, 1991, economy faculty senior, Vranje 8. Velin Stoičkov, 1950, pensioner, Bosilegrad 8. Deška Georgijev, 1959, Bulgarian language teacher, Bosilegrad 9. Rade Ilijev, 1964, forestry technician, Bosilegrad 10. Mitko Milanov, 1960, geography teacher, Bosilegrad 11. Valentina Hristova, 1971, English language teacher, Bosilegrad 12. Aleksandar Dimitrov, 1972, economist, Bosilegrad 13. Simeon Jordanov, 1961, lawyer, Bosilegrad 14. Žaklina Milanov, 1987, economy technician, Bosilegrad 15. Vinko Todorov, 1961, mechanical engineer, Bosilegrad 16. Miroslav Penević, 1984, forestry engineer, Bosilegrad 17. Silvana Stamenov, 1972, economy technician, Bosilegrad 18. Spasko Ivančev, 1959, civil engineer, Niš

2. „To smo mi“ – Prirodni pokret – „ Това сме ние“ – природно движение – Vladimir Zaharijev – Владимир Захарийев (“ It is Us – Natural Movement ” – Vladimir Zahariev ) Leader of the List: Vladimir Zaharijev 1. Vladimir Zaharijev, 1962, programmer, Bosilegrad 2. Vladica Dimitrov, 1974, medical doctor, Dimitrovgrad 3. Slavica Vasov, 1974, economist, Dimitrovgrad 4. Stefan Stojkov, 1982, athletics coach, Bosilegrad 5. Slavčo Vladimirov, 1967, worker, Bosilegrad 6. Ljiljanka Vasilova, 1952, pensioner, Bosilegrad 7. Straško Apostolov, 1972, mechanical engineer, Bosilegrad 12 Minority News 8. Saša Milanov, 1970, electrical engineer, Bosilegrad 9. Slavica Stojanova, 1956, lawyer, Bosilegrad 10. Novica Zdravkov, 1979, worker, Bosilegrad 11. Vasko Georgiev, 1963, worker, Bosilegrad 12. Roza Stojimenov, 1978, economist, Bosilegrad 13. Ivan Jordanov, 1971, worker, Bosilegrad 14. Angel Josifov, 1957, radiologist, Dimitrovgrad 15. Ljubinka Milanov, 1971, economist, Bosilegrad 16. Nebojša Stojanov, 1981, maintenance specialist, Vranje 17. Dimitar Asenov, 1951, economist, Niš 18. Stojadinka Mitov, 1969, worker, Surdulica 19. Metodi Čipev, 1956, physical education teacher, Bosilegrad

13 Minority News The Republic Electoral CoBmmuissionn hjase apvproavedc 2 liCsts of camndidamtes four elenctioints yfor members of the National Council of the Bunjevac National Minority. 1. BUNJEVCI ZAJEDNO ( Bunjevacs Together ) Leader of the List: Suzana Kujundžić 1. Dr Suzana Kujundžić Ostojić, 1969, PhD in social sciences, Novi Sad 2. Mirko Bajić, 1950, professor, Subotica 3. Veljko Vojnić, 1959, master civil engineer, Subotica 4. Nikola Babić, 1942, agricultural engineer, Subotica 5. Sandra Iršević, 1973, master of communication, Subotica 6. Dragan Kopunović, 1972, teacher, Subotica 7. Branko Pokornić, 1948, pensioner, Bajmok 8. Tihomir Vrbanović, 1979, sanitary-ecology engineer, Subotica 9. Stela Bukvić, 1960, accountant, Subotica 10. Miroslav Vojnić Hajduk, 1951, choreographer, Subotica 11. Kata Kuntić, 1956, cultural technician, Subotica 12. Boris Bajić, 1979, master economist, Subotica 13. Stanislava Lutkić, 1978, geography teacher, Sombor 14. Jadranka Tikvicki, 1973, teacher, Subotica 15. Siniša Tikvicki, 1973, energetic technician, Subotica 16. Antun Romić, 1955, pensioner, Subotica 17. Ksenija Stojičić, 1984, journalist, Subotica 18. Željko Šuput, 1953, economic technician, Subotica 19. Suzana Nikolić, 1960, teacher, Novi Žednik 2. Udruženje građana „Bunjevačko kolo“ Sombor ( Citizens Association “Bunjevac Kolo” Sombor ) Leader of the List: Vlado Babić

1. Prim. dr Vlado Babić, 1960, specialist MD, Sombor 2. Dejan Parčetić, 1974, economist, Sombor 3. Marija Brdarić, 1975, entrepreneur, Sombor 4. Aleksandar Bošnjak, 1964, agricultural engineer, Sombor 5. Nikola Žuljević, 1945, pensioner Sombor 6. Ksenija Vuković, 1961, organizer of cultural events, Sombor 7. Josip Parčetić, 1980, farmer, Sombor 8. Antun Fratrić, 1968, farmer, Sombor 14 Minority News 9. Stojica Matarić, 1965, senior sanitary technician, Sombor 10. Mihajlo Vuković, 1946, pensioner, Sombor 11. Josip Ostrogonac, 1967, farmer, Sombor 12. Ilonka Bogišić, 1944, homemaker, Sombor 13. Antun Raič, 1942, pensioner, Sombor 14. Zlata Marković, 1970, entrepreneur, Sombor 15. Estera Bošnjak, 1942, accountant, Sombor 16. Ivan Jurišić, 1939, lawyer, Sombor 17. Kata Vranić, 1962, teacher, Sombor 18. Jelena Čekić, 1959, lawyer, Sombor 19. Goran Fratrić, 1998, pharmaceutical technician, Sombor

15 Minority News Czech Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 3 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Czech National Minority.

1. Češka budućnost – Davorin Škornjička ( Czech Future – Davorin Škornjička ) Leader of the List: Davorin Škornjička

1. Davorin Škornjička, 1979, economist, Bela Crkva 2. Jaroslav Hoc, 1964, professor, Bela Crkva 3. Mirjana Pančić Bužek, 1965, professor, Bela Crkva 4. Valentina Simidžija-Hoc, 1970, professor, Bela Crkva 5. Jaroslav Bodnar, 1962., media manager, Bela Crkva 6. Jozef Mareš, 1952, pensioner, Bela Crkva 7. Sonja Bužek, 1976, economist, Bela Crkva 8. Darko Hubert, 1979, electrician, Bela Crkva 9. Vaclav Šistek, 1961, worker, Bela Crkva 10. Bojana Krišan Njemoga, 1986, pharmaceutical technician, Bela Crkva 11. Zdenko Irović, 1971, worker, Kovin 12. Ivana Dolovac, 1983, road transportation technician, Bela Crkva 13. Jaroslav Kral, 1990, road transportation technician, Bela Crkva 14. Alen Kuželka, 1985, mechanical technician for computer construction, Bela Crkva 15. Adrijana Zajc, 1982, kindergarten teacher, Bela Crkva

2. “Zajednica Čeha u Srbiji“ / “Česka komunita v Srbsku“ (Czech Association in Serbia ) Leader of the List: Ljiljana Stehlik

1. Ljiljana Stehlik, 1959, economist, Bela Crkva 2. Štefan Klepaček, 1950, economist, Bela Crkva 3. Ivana Ristić Hubert, 1978, ethnologist – anthropologist, Bela Crkva 4. Anton Stehlik, 1958, entrepreneur, Bela Crkva 5. Šiman Irović, 1975, traffic engineer, Kruščica 6. Boženka Stavrić, 1972, teacher, Bela Crkva 7. Zlatko Irović, 1980, choreographer, Bela Crkva 8. Ivana Razumenić, 1987, master chemist, Bela Crkva 9. Dragana Radović, 1958, economist, Vršac 10. Jozef Irović, 1969, graphic designer, Kruščica 11. Dragutin Jovanović, 1963, engineer, Kruščica 16 Minority News 12. Zdenka Frumos, 1964, teacher, Bela Crkva 13. Nenad Jokanović, 1984, professor, Bela Crkva 14. Igor Irović, 1991, sports and physical education teacher, Bela Crkva 15. Karolina Ninku, 1987, Czech language teacher, Straža

3. Česi Vojvodine, Beograda i Šumadije – za Čehe cele Srbije /Češi z Vojvodiny, Bělehradu a Šumadie – pro Čechy celého Srbska ( Czechs of , Belgrade, and Šumadija – for the Czechs of Serbia ) Leader of the List: Milan First

1. Milan First, 1978, master mechanical engineer, Chairman of the Czech Speech Belgrade, Czech language court interpreter, entrepreneur, Belgrade. 2. Jozef Irović, 1962, pensioner, Belgrade 3. Jovana Sivaček Veselić, 1986, master manager, Omoljica 4. Martin Kuželka, 1947, retired military officer, Belgrade 5. Ruža Kolaček, 1956, pensioner, Petrovaradin 6. Svetlana Stojilković, 1960, Chairwoman of the Association Czechs of Šumadija, principal of music school, Kra - gujevac 7. Ivana Hubert, 1954, pensioner, Bela Crkva 8. Ivana Olujić, 1969, economist, Belgrade 9. Andrej Kubiček, 1987, sociologist, Belgrade 10. Doc. dr Jan Krasni, 1984, professor, Belgrade 11. Mirjana Hemun, 1955, Chairwoman of the Czech Speech of Srem, entrepreneur, Maradik 12. Jozef Mahaček, 1969, organization science engineer, Belgrade 13. Ljubica Irović, 1993, dentist, Belgrade 14. Jarmila Lanik, 1940, pensioner, Belgrade 15. Stanislav Kruta, 1942, metallurgy engineer, Belgrade.

17 Minority News Egyptian Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 3 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Egyptian National Minority.

1. „ESNAF“ – Kujtim Demir Leader of the List: Kujtim Demir

1. Kujtim Demir, 1973, entrepreneur, Belgrade 2. Seladin Osman, 1959, entrepreneur, Belgrade 3. Aleksandra Demir, 1999, student, Belgrade 4. Saša Kostić, 1968, ecologist, Belgrade 5. Sead Demir, 1980, salesman, Belgrade 6. Jasmina Osmani, 1997, student, Belgrade 7. Besim Gaši, 1974., worker, Belgrade 8. Snežana Osmani, 1966, homemaker, Belgrade 9. Adem Osmani, 1983, worker, Belgrade 10. Suzana Alija, 1960, cook, Belgrade

2.‚‚EGIPĆANI ZA MIR, STABILNOST I PROSPERITET U SRBIJI AGIM AJRA“ (“Egyptians for Peace, Stability and Prosperity in Serbia - Agim Ajra”) Leader of the List: Agim Ajra 1. Agim Ajra, 1969, construction armature installer, Belgrade 2. Besim Ajra, 1996, mechanical technician, Belgrade 3. Šadije Ajra, 1969, homemaker, Belgrade 4. Besime Ajra, 1992, technician for computer operations, Belgrade 5. Baškim Ajra, 1975, worker, Belgrade 6. Besnik Ajra, 1998, physical therapist, Belgrade 7. Šuhrete Ajra, 1978, homemaker, Belgrade 8. Ahmet Beriša, 1991, construction worker, Belgrade 9. Ali Salihi, 1961, teacher, Belgrade 10. Afrim Halili, 1976, musician, Belgrade 11. Svetozar Todorović, 1976, driver, Belgrade 12. Ganimete Avdulahi, 1971, homemaker, Belgrade 13. Dijamanta Salihi, 2000, fashion tailor, Belgrade 14. Ivan Živković, 1964, pensioner, Belgrade 15. Emran Beriša, 1995, car mechanic, Belgrade

18 Minority News 3. TI BIRAŠ SVOJU BUDUĆNOST (YOU CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE ) Nosilac liste: Emin Zejnulahu

1. Emin Zejnulahu, 1984., religious education teacher, Belgrade 2. Idriz Zikolaj, 1967., wood processing engineer, Kać 3. Pakize Keljmendi, 1995., pediatric nurse, Belgrade 4. Nezir Keljmendi, 1965., defectologist, Belgrade 5. Mirsad Fejzula, 1990., electrical engineer, Belgrade 6. Šefka Neziri, 1997., religious education teacher, Belgrade 7. Hisen Hodići, 1968., locksmith, Belgrade 8. Menesi Kodroli, 1994., student, Belgrade 9. Sevrija Fejzula, 1958., senior nurse, Belgrade 10. Veton Zorjani, 1992., Islamic theologian, Novi Sad 11. Muamet Šabanovski, 1976., worker, Belgrade 12. Sanije Krasnići, 1969., homemaker, Novi Sad 13. Idaver Krasnići, 1971., salesman, Novi Sad 14. Fehmi Aliti, 1954., electrician, Novi Sad 15. Špresa Gaši, 1985., school coordinator, Belgrade

19 Minority News Greek Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 1 list of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Greek National Minority.

1. “GRCI ZAJEDNO – ΕΛΛΗΝΕΣ ΜΑΖΙ“ – Petar Rodifcis-Nađ (“Greeks Together”- Petar Rodifcis-Nadj ) Leader of the List: Vasilios Proveleggios

1. Vasilios Proveleggios, 1978, economist, Belgrade 2. Petar Rodifcis-Nađ, 1966, forestry engineer, Smederevo 3. Katarina Kodžas-Jovanović, 1958, architect, Smederevo 4. Bojan Lukić, 1975, ethno-choreographer, Smederevo 5. Miloš Jovanović, 1956, mechanical engineer, Smederevo 6. Jasmina Rodifcis-Nađ, 1968, pediatrician, Smederevo 7. Radisav Lukić, 1950, pensioner, Smederevo 8. Nikolas Provelegkos, 1986, economic analyst, Belgrade 9. Milena Lazić, 1972, musicologist, Smederevo 10. Pavle Vujasić, 1944, pensioner, Belgrade 11. Apolon Savanov, 1973, economist, Subotica 12. Jelena Selimović, 1986, manager, Novi Sad 13. Senad Kostandinidis-Sefer, 1956, salesman, Novi Sad 14. Zoran Marković, 1955, clerk, Beograd 15. Aleksandra Najdenov, 1951, electrical engineer, Smederevo

20 Minority News Hungarian Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 2 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Hungarian National Minority.

1. „Magyar Összefogás – Mađarska sloga“ (“Hungarian Unity”) Leader of the List: Hajnal Jenő

1. Hajnal Jenő, 1954, Hungarian language and literature teacher, culture mediator, Senta 2. Aniko Jeras, 1981, Serbian language and literature teacher in national minorities’classes, Novi Kneževac 3. Zoltan Mesaroš, 1969, archivist, Subotica 4. Ibolja De Negri, 1961, teacher, Subotica 5. Ištvan Šarkezi, 1988, master of law, Feketić 6. Edvina Erdedi, 1988, lawyer, Novi Sad 7. Bela Kalo, 1973, actor, director, Subotica 8. Erika Verebeš Krnač, 1961, journalist, artist, Senta 9. Čaba Paško, 1975, priest, Subotica 10. Agota Vitkai Kučera, 1973, professor, Novi Sad 11. Gabor Dolinski, 1979, priest, Subotica 12. Agneš Bajus Konc, 1978, chemistry teacher, Trešnjevac 13. Ištvan Ternovac, 1962, journalist, Temerin 14. Ana Kišimre Serda, 1971, folklore pedagogue, Bačka Topola 15. Atila Molnar, 1977, chemistry and biology teacher, Zrenjanin 16. Marta Petkovič, 1970, geography teacher, Čantavir 17. Atila Perpauer, 1967, teacher, Senta 18. Gabriela Linka Berec, 1961, organizer of cultural events, Mali Iđoš 19. Gabor Gergelj Barat, 1989, history teacher, Subotica 20. Natalija Lerinc Bačik, 1982, Hungarian language teacher, Nova Crnja 21. Robert Fazekaš, 1976, system administrator, Stara Moravica 22. Kristina Čikoš, 1980, teacher, Subotica 23. David Lošonc , 1982, lawyer, Temerin 24. Mariana Turkal, 1972, teacher, Doroslovo 25. Atila dr Dudaš, 1978, university lector, Subotica 26. Čila Abraham, 1969, food technology engineer, Hajdukovo 27. Josip Slako, 1965, entrepreneur, Sombor 28. Kristina Peter, 1987, Hungarian language and literature teacher, Ada 29. Zoran Teslić, 1983, master teacher, economist, Trešnjevac 30. Emeše Đere Dečov, 1988, history teacher, Bačko Petrovo Selo 21 Minority News 31. Andraš Boja, 1956, pensioner, Mileševo 32. Iboja Olaj, 1961, teacher, Čoka 33. Atila Šoti, 1988, student, Kanjiža 34. Agneš Želi, 1970, teacher, journalist, Novi Bečej 35. Aron Šutuš, 1983, Hungarian language and literature teacher, Subotica

2. MAĐARSKI POKRET, Žoldoš Ferenc – MAGYAR MOZGALOM, Zsoldos Ferenc (Hungarian Movement - Zsoldos Ferenc ) Leader of the List: Zsoldos Ferenc

1. Zsoldos Ferenc, 1973, history teacher, Senta 2. Ildiko Menđan Pletikosić, 1974, psychologist, Bajša 3. Žužana Kalmar, 1973, actress, Palić 4. Geza Kučera , 1948, retired professor, Subotica 5. Aniko Novak, 1984, docent, Kanjiža 6. Andraš Balogi, 1973, physical education teacher, Debeljača, Kovačica 7. Gizela Berze, 1965, development pedagogue, Senta 8. Josip Lepeš, 1954, professor, Kanjiža 9. Peter Knezi, 1957, interpreter, Bečej 10. Peter Kokai, 1966, journalist, Senta 11. Jožef Miškolci, 1951, entrepreneur, Subotica 12. Livija Jo Horti, 1965, psychologist, Subotica 13. Laslo Kiš, 1955, pensioner, Kikinda 14. Karolj Čizik, 1960, technologist, Senta 15. Erika Bence, 1967, professor FF, Kupusina 16. Viktorija Radić, 1960, writer, Sombor 17. Lajoš Bala, 1951, pensioner, Trešnjevac 18. Laslo Joža, 1957, lawyer, Subotica 19. Đerđ Hernjak, 1952, professor – director, Subotica 20. Zoltan Kokai, 1954, pensioner, Subotica 21. Sara Hajdu, 1996, student, Sremska Kamenica 22. Viktor Tomek, 1979, philosopher, Subotica 23. Monika Halas, 1978, teacher, Kanjiža 24. Agošton Legvari, 1964, teacher, Bačko Gradište 25. Šandor Kerekeš , 1945, retired professor, Subotica 26. Katalin Buranj, 1970, professor – ethnologist, Senta 22 Minority News 27. Ferenc Kajari , 1954, agronomist, Senta 28. Ilona Bende, 1967, medical doctor, Kanjiža 29. Ferenc Šebek , 1953, teacher, Subotica 30. Gergelj Garai , 1999, student, Subotica 31. Ede Hireš, 1957, pensioner, Kevi, Senta 32. Ferenc Ševenj, 1985, entrepreneur, Palić 33. Ildiko Maglai, 1966, dentist, fogszakorvos, Subotica 34. Janoš Mak, 1958, teacher, Kanjiža 35. Žolt Šimon, 1981, master economist, Bajmok

23 Minority News German Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 3 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the German National Minority.

1. „Gerhard“ Podunavske Švabe – zajedno, Antun Bek (“Gerhard” Danube Germans Together – Antun Bek ) Leader of the List: Antun Bek 1. Antun Bek, 1950, pensioner, Sombor 2. Petar Rang, 1968, ambulance driver, Sombor 3. Kornelia Dobo Vajgner, 1985, lawyer, Subotica 4. Mihael Plac, 1978, master of agriculture science, Sombor 5. Mihajlo Veniger, 1967, electrician, Sombor 6. Andrijana Bauer Živković, 1980, master of forestry engineering, Sremska Mitrovica 7. Vladislav Turner, 1963, mechanical engineer, Sombor 8. Valerija Salai, 1960, saleswoman, Odžaci 9. Laslo Gence, 1945, electrical engineer, Subotica 10. Imre Gerštmajer, 1971, teacher, Sombor 11. Antun Renc, 1955, pensioner, Sombor 12. Andreja Popović, 1968, driving instructor, Vrbas 13. Ingerborg Lihva, 1946, pensioner, Crvenka 14. Damir Bertran, 1976, worker, Bač 14. Stanko Lajoš, 1947, chemical technologist, Stara Moravica

2. NEMAČKA LISTA – DEUTSCHE LISTE ( German List ) Leader of the List: Rudolf Vajs 1. Rudolf Vajs, 1964, history teacher, Subotica 2. Robert Sabo, 1970, veterinarian technician, Zrenjanin 3. Vlasta Brna, 1973, registrar, Kisač 4. Marko Miler, 1987, master of engineering, Sremska Mitrovica 5. Miroslav Brna, 1960, game specialist, Kisač 6. Klara Toth – Glemba, 1962, professor, Zrenjanin 7. Janoš Althajm, 1962, professor, Pančevo 8. Saša Aćimović, 1973, economist, Novi Sad 9. Zorica Petrić, 1976, German language teacher, Zrenjanin 10. Jevrem Stanić, 1959, economist, lawyer, Kisač 11. Blaženka Vozar, 1977, food producer, Kisač

24 Minority News 12. Katarina Nikolić, 1933, pensioner, Subotica 13. Stevan Ceh, 1951, pensioner, Laćarak 15. Mateja Štajn, 1978, clerk, Pančevo 16. Elizabeta Engi, 1932, pensioner, Subotica

3. PODUNAVSKE NEMICE I NEMCI, SVI ZAJEDNO – DONAUSCHWÄBINNEN UND SCHWABEN, ALLE ZUSAMMEN! (Danube German Women and Men – All Together ) Leader of the List: Radmila Vilma Getman

1. Dr Radmila Vilma Getman, 1973, PhD, Belgrade 2. Miodrag Mihailović de Deo, 1946, psychologist, Bela Crkva 3. Magdalena Buš, 1955, German language teacher, Novi Sad 4. Slobodan Rajter, 1977, technical adviser, Belgrade 5. Danica Kremzer, 1987, cello teacher, Zemun 6. Ivan Dorotka fon Erenval, 1982, it project manager, Novi Sad 7. Aleksandar Rafač, 1977, car mechanic, Bela Crkva 8. Maja Rajter, 1978, chemical technician, Vršac 9. Ervin Buheker, 1939, pensioner , Zrenjanin 10. Hildegard Fodor, 1959, clerk, Vršac 11. Adolf Hefler, 1942, pensioner, Kikinda 12. Gita Đokić, 1960, pensioner, Vršac 13. Ingeborg Šajrih, 1940, pensioner, Vršac 14. Jozef Lah-Bis, 1933, pensioner, agricultural engineer, Bela Crkva 15. Marina Šnajder, 2000, chemical lab technician, Bela Crkva

25 Minority News Polish Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 1 list of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Polish National Minority.

1. SVIM SRCEM ZA POLjAKE ( “Wholeheartedly for the Poles” ) Leader of the List: Josip Češljar

1. Josip Češljar, 1977, agricultural engineer, Ostojićevo 2. Anita Šalbot, 1975, economist, Ostojićevo 3. Zlatko Sabo, 1972, accountant, Ostojićevo 4. Paulina Poljak Bicok, 1958, homemaker, Ostojićevo 5. Geza Poljak, 1955, pensioner, Ostojićevo 6. Pal Mesaroš, 1952, pensioner, Senta 7. Andrea Beata Bicok, 1987, Serbian language teacher, Ostojićevo 8. Duško Kenđur, 1981, agriculture engineer, Čoka 9. Zlatko Šalbot, 1972, car mechanic, Ostojićevo 10. Paulina Maluckov, 1963, accountant, Ostojićevo 11. Andrija Kenđur, 1946, pensioner, Ostojićevo 12. Gustav Češljar, 1955, pensioner, Ostojićevo 13. Ida Vilovski, 1966, farmer, Ostojićevo 14. Andrija Poljak, 1961, elektrician, Ostojićevo 15. Ermina Vilovski, 1950, pensioner, Ostojićevo

26 Minority News Roma Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 5 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Czech National Minority.

1. „SVEEVROPSKI ROMSKI POKRET” ( “Paneuropean Roma Movement” ) Leader of the List: Jelena Jovanović

1. Jelena Jovanović, 1980, master manager, Novi Sad 2. Igor Paunović, 1974, transport technician, Niš 3. Pava Čabrilovski, 1970, economist, Pančevo 4. Zvezdan Ramić, 1970, engineer - technologist, Vranjska Banja 5. Saša Ališanović, 1962, electrician, Prokuplje 6. Živana Živanović, 1987, economist, Bačko Gradište 7. Miodrag Ramić, 1954, graphic worker, Zemun 8. Sonja Mitrović – Lukić, 1970, economist, Belgrade 9. Miloš Nikolić, 1977, violin teacher, Subotica 10. Milan Beljić, 1984, master of electrical engineering and computer technology, Novi Sad 11. Zdravka Simić, 1976, textile technician, Smederevska Palanka 12. Emin Selimi, 1988, kindergarten teacher, Beočin 13. Dalibor Nakić, 1979, teacher, Kruševac 14. Dejan Vlajković, 1984, engineer, Aranđelovac 15. Ljiljana Mihajlović, 1982, manager, Novi Sad 16. Dragan Krstić, 1979, worker, Novi Belgrade 17. Aleksandar Balinović, 1983, master of law, Stara Pazova 18. Željka Nikolić, 1990, hairdresser, Novi Sad 19. Stevan Jovanović, 1965, hospitality industry technician, Pančevo 20. Dragan Đorđević, 1972, master manager, Belgrade 21. Danijela Tadić, 1987, entrepreneur, Ruma 22. Aleksandar Radulović, 1983, mechanical technician, Sombor 23. Svetislav Jovanović, 1982, worker, Niš 24. Klaudija Kurina, 1976, chemical technologist, Subotica 25. Miloš Roštaš, 1971, worker, Srpski Krstur 26. Milivoje Didanović, 1967, economic technician, Smederevska Palanka 27. Monika Fodor, 1994, saleswoman, Senta 28. Miljan Rašić, 1984, computer operation technician, Zaječar 29. Božidar Jovanović, 1985, master of communications, Obrenovac, Zvečka 30. Dobrila Đin, 1974, tailor, Bačko Gradište 27 Minority News 31. Zoran Nikolić, 1974, worker, Novi Sad 32. Željko Todić, 1992, political scientist, Bogatić 33. Danijela Ignac, 1990, economic technician, Apatin 34. Miroslav Novakov, 1969, transportation technician, Crepaja 35. Zlatomir Rajić, 1961, accountant, Čoka

2. ROMI ODLUČNO ZA SRBIJU ( “Roma Resolutely for Serbia” ) Leader of the List: Tefik Ramadanović

1. Tefik Ramadanović, 1969, worker, Belgrade 2. Živojin Mitrović, 1969, economist, Belgrade 3. Zumra Ramadanović, 1969, worker, Belgrade 4. Ljuan Koko, 1960, political scientist, Belgrade 5. Riza Jusufovski, 1973, worker, Kostolac 6. Zorica Stanković, 1981, economic technician, Belgrade 7. Vasip Bakić, 1956, teacher, Leskovac 8. Rajko Elezović, 1965, tailor, Leskovac 9. Đulizara Elezi, 1988, worker, Belgrade 10. Vladimir Amzić, 1973, graphic worker, Leskovac 11. Aca Demirović, 1958, salesperson, Leskovac 12. Lepa Nedeljković, 1976, worker, Belgrade 13. Vasip Eminović, 1964, knitter, Leskovac 14. Senjur Demiri, 1980, worker, Belgrade 15. Sandra Đorđević, 1992, economist, Belgrade 16. Ivan Durmišević, 1989, teacher, Lebane 17. Slobodan Đorđević, 1970, metal worker, Belgrade 18. Jovana Zekirović, 1996, economist, Bojnik 19. Milorad Popović, 1983, student, Belgrade 20. Miodrag Durmišević, 1960, police officer, Vranje

3. RESPEKT ZA ROME – VLADAN STANOJEVIĆ (Respect for Roma – Vladan Stanojevic ) Leader of the List: Vladan Stanojević

1. Vladan Stanojević, 1970, economist, Lazarevac 2. Ibro Idić, 1973, economist, Bujanovac 3. Marija Demić, 1980, lawyer, Niš 4. Aleksandrar Durmišević, 1986, young Roma leader, Pirot 28 Minority News 5. Ramadan Demirović, 1970, economist, Bujanovac 6. Snežana Marinković, 1964, entrepreneur, Belgrade 7. Amet Ramadanović, 1960, construction technician, Vršac 8. Redžep Alijević, 1976, construction machinery operator, Kostolac 9. Suzana Lazarević, 1988, civil engineer, Aleksinac 10. Anton Jovanović, 1972, plumber, Nova Crnja 11. Milan Simić, 1985, waiter, Vrbas 12. Marijana Knežević, 1994, teacher, Žabalj 13. Zoran Rašković, 1968, journalist, Bela Crkva 14. Branislav Jovanović, 1957, pensioner, Stara Pazova 15. Nataša Šain, 1979, journalist, Novi Bečej 16. Ćemal Zejnulovski, 1954, pensioner, Surčin 17. Sandra Lazarević, 1972, health care mediator, Mladenovac 18. Bojana Ametović, 1999, economic technician, Loznica 19. Žarko Pavlović, 1949, director of publishing company, Šabac 20. Damir Osmanović, 1975, economic technician, Knjaževac 21. Jelena Bugarinov, 1981, cook, Vršac 22. Živko Jovanović, 1961, veterinarian, Stara Pazova 23. Aleksandar Alić, 1993, student, Niška Banja 24. Dragana Stanković, 1990, homemaker, Šabac

4. SAVEZ DRUŠTAVA ROMA REPUBLIKE SRBIJE „SLOŽNO I ZAJEDNO ZA BOLjE SUTRA ROMA“ (Union of Roma Association in the Republic of Serbia “Unified and Toget - her for Roma Better Tomorrow” ) Leader of the List: Nenad Tairović

1. Nenad Tairović, 1973, master of law, criminology specialist, Surdulica 2. Gafur Saćipi, 1967, entrepreneur, Požarevac 3. Nevenka Vasić, 1962, health care mediator, Vlasotince 4. Bratislav Jašarević, 1979, professor, Leskovac 5. Milan Petrović, 1969, economist, Kragujevac 6. Blagica Stojanovska , 1986, pedagogical assistant, Vladičin Han 7. Marko Marković, 1988, musician, Vladičin Han 8. Miroljub Demković, 1968, lawyer, Vranjska Banja 9. Samanta Pavlović, 1996, student, Vranje 10. Saša Denić, 1971, transport specialist manager, Doljevac 11. Miroslav Stanković, 1973, musician, Surdulica 12. Tamara Nika, 1992, student, Alibunar

29 Minority News 13. Žikica Asković, 1988, program coordinator, Pirot 14. Jovan Đorđević, 1995, student , Babušnica 15. Zora Šerifović, 1964, Roma coordinator, Bujanovac 16. Aleksandar Jović, 1974, musician, Vranje 17. Dijana Dinčić, 1989, homemaker, Babušnica 18. Nena Tairović, 1971, lab technician, Surdulica 19. Elvis Ajdinović, 1981, musician, Surdulica 20. Saćip Salimović, 1950, pensioner, Surdulica 21. Monika Dimov, 1998, student, Pirot 22. Bogdan Jašarević, 1949, musician, Leskovac 23. Sabri Šerifović, 1962, mechanical technician, Bujanovac 24. Vesna Osmanović, 1979, hairdresser, Vlasotince 25. Raša Mijajel, 1991, salesperson, Alibunar 26. Dragiša Zekić, 1965, transportation, Vinarce 27. Natalija Tairović, 1998, nurse, Surdulica 28. Velibor Nešić, 2000, high school student, Pirot 29. Vukašin Veljković, 1986, student, Vranje 30. Nela Demković, 1971, lab technician, Vranjska Banja 31. Kristijan Trajković, 1995, musician, Surdulica 32. Ćamil Osmanović, 1961, carpenter, Surdulica 33. Gabrijela Tajirović, 1986, hairdresser, Surdulica 34. Samir Sajdić, 1974, mechanic, Vranjska Banja 35. Dragan Mirković, 1960, mechanical technician, Surdulica

5. Ujedinjena partija Roma – Jekutni Partija Romani (United Roma Party ) Leader of the List: Miloš Mihajlović

1. Miloš Mihajlović, 1982, master of management, Belgrade 2. Ramiz Seljimi, 1971, economist, Bujanovac 3. Jasmina Marković, 1992, farmer, Dren 4. Nebojša Ajvazović, 1958, construction technician, Leskovac 5. Florijan Arifi, 1987, pedagogical assistant, Bujanovac 6. Aleksandra Bećirović, 1994, nurse, Bojnik 7. Jovica Usić, 1957, mechanical engineer, Surdulica 8. Zvonko Redžepović, 1964, graphic technician, Leskovac 9. Marija Marinković, 1959, salesperson, Obrenovac 10. Vitomir Mihajlović, 1958, professor, Prokuplje 11. Slađan Ristić, 1974, mechanical technician, Vladičin Han

30 Minority News 12. Živadinka Đorđević, 1969, entrepreneur, Paraćin 13. Zoran Dimić, 1965, pensioner, Belgrade 14. Davor Tanić, 1982, helicopter pilot, Doljevac 15. Sandra Vasić, 1998, student, Valjevo 16. Trail Muratović, 1981, salesperson, Leskovac 17. Refik Jajić, 1949, pensioner, Belgrade 18. Monika Đeljić, 2000, pharmacist, Leskovac 19. Milan Memišević, 1961, mechanical technician, Surdulica 20. Dragan Stanković, 1950, worker, Belgrade 21. Sanja Avdić, 1991, teacher, Žitni Potok 22. Miroslav Mitrović, 1952, pensioner, Čačak 23. Dejan Durmišević, 1992, car mechanic, Lebane 24. Mirjana Barčić, 1999, student, Surdulica 25. Gordana Ajvazović, 1957, tailor, Leskovac 26. Milica Jusufović, 1955, pensioner, Surdulica

31 Minority News Romanian Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 4 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Romanian National Minority.

1. „Rumunska lista – Dr Jon Omoran – Lista Românească – Dr Ion Omoran“ (Romanian List – Dr Jon Omoran ) Leader of the List: Jon Omoran 1. Jon Omoran, 1962, cardiologist, Vršac 2. Stevan Mihajlov, 1977, engineer, Banatsko Novo Selo 3. Rodika Almažan, 1965, history teacher, Alibunar 4. Deniel Magdu, 1980, economist, Kovačica 5. Jon Magda, 1959, entrepreneur, Seleuš 6. Rodika Petku, 1957, medical doctor, Vršac 7. Marius Savu, 1974, medical doctor, Vršac 8. Marius Ramjanc, 1986, economist, Uzdin 9. Kornja Manuela, 1970, homemaker, Barice 10. Marinel Blaž, 1975, professor, Banatsko Novo Selo 11. Dorel Čebzan, 1973, historian, Lokve 12. Romanca Varađan, 1963, professor, Markovac 13. Marin Anka, 1957, pensioner, Grebenac 14. Tiberiu Čortan, 1962, pensioner, Vršac 15. Viktorija Sekešan, 1979, geodesy technician, Vladimirovac 16. Jon Čizmaš, 1959, journalist, Vršac 17. Trajan Boljancu, 1960, mechanical technician, Belgrad, Ovča 18. Iluca Pančovan, 1960, master of geography, Vojvodinci 19. Jovan Danilov, 1954, mechanical engineer, rtd., Dolovo 20. Jon Paunesku, 1960, worker, Sutjeska 21. Ana Bojer, 1948, pensioner, Uzdin 22. Jon Baba, 1955, dentist surgeon, Seleuš 23. Aleksandra Popa, 1991, nurse, Grebenac

32 Minority News 2. SNAGA RUMUNA – TIHAN MATASAREVIĆ – PUTEREA ROMÂNILOR – TIHAN MATASAREVICI ( Romanian Power – Tihan Matasarevici ) Leader of the List: Tihan Matasarević

1. Tihan Matasarević, 1945, administrator, Kladovo 2. Miroslav Petrović, 1967, mechanical technician, Majdanpek 3. Svetlana Ilić, 1982, nurse, Negotin 4. Radiša Dragojević, 1972, business secretary, Kučevo 5. Ilija Popović , 1945, economist, Kladovo 6. Radica Belčić, 1972, seamstress, Kladovo 7. Ivan Vržogić, 1974, mechanical engineer, Kladovo 8. Marinel Sebešan, 1975, mechanical engineer, Jankov Most 9. Dragica Veljković, 1968, saleswoman, Kladovo 10. Ljubiša Popović, 1950, civil engineer, Kladovo 11. Slađan Genčić, 1971, courier, Kladovo

3. ČAST I DOSTOJANSTVO! ZA RUMUNE – Daniel Petrović – CINSTE ȘI DEMNITATE! PENTRU ROMÂNI – Daniel Petrovici (Honor and Dignity! For Romanians – Daniel Petrovici) Leader of the List: Daniel Petrović 1. Daniel Petrović, 1964, technological engineer, Torak 2. Roman Bugar, 1985, director, Ečka 3. Anišoara Caran, 1968, Romanian language and literature teacher, Novi Sad 4. Dragan Marčel, 1962, master of law, Novi Sad 5. Niku Čoban, 1960, journalist, Novi Sad 6. Aleksandra Ranković, 1989, master pharmacist, Nikolinci 7. Gabrijel Babuc, 1970, administrative worker, Uzdin 8. Jonel Malajmare, 1958, commercialist, Banatsko Novo Selo 9. Alina Jorga – Knežević, 1981, lawyer, Belgrade 10. Stivi Miuca, 1992, mechanical engineer, Lokve 11. Aleksandar Šajin, 1980, professor, Grebenac 12. Lidija Čina, 1990, music teacher, Ovča 13. Saša Sekešan, 1971, driving instructor, Vladimirovac 14. Todor Groza, 1952, PhD, Mesić 15. Eufrozina Greonjanc, 1955, professor, Nikolinci 16. Marin Živojin, 1971, agricultural engineer, Sutjeska 33 Minority News 17. Igor Vorgić, 1983, air-conditioning electrician, Jankov Most 18. Elena Lelea, 1953, professor, Vršac 19. Vikentije Nistor, 1962, teacher, Barice 20. Marija Pislaru, 1961, teacher, Vršac 21. Elenuca Vojin Cimeša, 1962, kindergarten teacher, Mramorak 22. Diniku Vojin, 1966, mechanical engineer, Zrenjanin 23. Kamelija Bugar, 1986, Romanian language and literature teacher, Ečka

4. Rumunsko bratstvo-Frația românească ( Romanian Brotherhood ) Leader of the List: Dragan Demić

1. Dragan Demić, 1975, lawyer, Petrovac na Mlavi 2. Jasmina Glišić, 1976, PhD, historian, Golubac 3. Jasminka Ivanović, 1968, homemaker, Ćuprija 4. Vlada Savić, 1958, farmer, Boljevac 5. Aleksandar Balan, 1972, economist, Belgrade 6. Biljana Buzejić, 1976, homemaker, Bor 7. Veterin Budimirović, 1952, pensioner, Petrovac na Mlavi 8. Ilija Likucić, 1956, electrician, Žagubica 9. Mirjana Marković, 1986, economist, Kučevo 10. Gradomir Đorđević, 1970, farmer, Ćuprija 11. Anta Žurkonu, 1967, mason, Svilajnac 12. Emina Petrović, 1987, saleswoman, Kučevo 13. Dejan Predić, 1999, waiter, Žabari 14. Miroslav Vojinović, 1972, worker, Bor 15. Silvana Ilić , 1973, homemaker, Žabari 16. Olgica Karanović, 1966, economic technician, Veliko Gradište 17. Ivica Jovanović , 1979, agricultural engineer, Požarevac 18. Maja Marković, 1995, student, Kladovo 19. Radisav Dimitrijević, 1958, lawyer, Zaječar 20. Slaviša Jovanović, 1958, pensioner, Petrovac na Mlavi 21. Jovana Marković, 1993, nurse, Petrovac na Mlavi 22. Gorica Janković, 1984, restaurant owner, Petrovac na Mlavi 23. Dragana Prvulović, 1969, homemaker, Zaječar

34 Minority News Ruthenian Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 7 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Ruthenian National Minority.

1. Rusini zajedno / Rusnaci v єdno ( Ruthenians Together ) Leader of the List: Borislav Sakač

1. Borislav Sakač, 1959, electrical engineer, Novi Sad 2. Joakim Rac, 1956, choreographer, 3. Martica Tamaš, 1961, Serbian and Ruthenian languages teacher, journalist, Vrbas 4. Nikola Kuhar, 1968, farmer, Đurđevo 5. Zdenko Lazor, 1983, master of philology, Bikić Do 6. Jelena Sivč, 1987, master of geography, Ruski Krstur 7. Mihajlo Kiš, 1984, economist, Kucura 8. Milomir Šajtoš, 1960, programmer, Novi Sad 9. Marina Džudžar, 1988, master Ruthenian language and literature teacher, Ruski Krstur 10. Mihajlo Pašo, 1981, graphic printing technician, Ruski Krstur 11. Igor Fejdi, 1986, production management engineer, Ruski Krstur 12. Sanja Tirkajla, 1970, physical education teacher, Ruski Krstur 13. Vladimir Olejar, 1981, business IT specialist, Ruski Krstur 14. Boris Nađ, 1969, electrician, Bačinci 15. Aranka Međeši, 1960, interpreter, Kucura 16. Miron Ramač, 1974, history teacher, Ruski Krstur 17. Miroslav Džudžar, 1964, car electrician, Đurđevo 18. Ksenija Bence, 1965, teacher, Kucura 19. Vladimir Varga, 1980, economist, Ruski Krstur

2. Biti i ostati RUSIN – OLENA PAPUGA – Буц и остац РУСНАК - ОЛЕНА ПАПУҐА (“Being and Remaining Ruthenians ”) Leader of the List: Olena Papuga 1. Olena Papuga, 1964, journalist, Ruski Krstur 2. Dejan Zahorjanski, 1981, medical doctor, Vrbas 3. Đura Vinaji, 1958, journalist, Novi Sad 4. Melanija Rimar, 1958, journalist, Petrovaradin 5. Boris Magoč, 1979, economist, Novi Sad 6. Viktor Vinaji, 1995, student, Novi Sad 7. Olga Radović, 1950, economist, tourism specialist, Novi Beograd 35 Minority News 3. „Za Rusine – Željko Kovač“ – „ За Руснацох – Желько Ковач“ (“For Ruthenians – Zeljko Kovac ”) Leader of the List: Željko Kovač 1. Željko Kovač, 1973, mechanical technician, Ruski Krstur 2. Jakim Vinaji, 1986, journalist, Ruski Krstur 3. Marina Dudaš, 1991, master pedagogue, Ruski Krstur 4. Ivan Emejdi, 1992, economist, Ruski Krstur 5. Jaroslav Fejdi, 1977, mechanical engineer, Ruski Krstur 6. Karolina Papuga, 1976, Ruthenian language teacher, Ruski Krstur 7. Željko Oros, 1989, economist, Ruski Krstur 8. Tihomir Fejdi, 1972, electrical engineer, Ruski Krstur 9. Tatjana Bučko-Rac, 1967, math teacher, Ruski Krstur 10. Mirko Nađ, 1985, entrepreneur, Ruski Krstur 11. Dejan Budinski, 1997, student, Ruski Krstur 12. Marija Striber, 1972, teacher, Ruski Krstur 4. Rusinska budućnost / Руска будучносц ( Ruthenian Future ) Leader of the List: Stevan Samočeta

1. Stevan Samočeta, 1990., diplomirani profesor sporta i fizičkog vaspitanja, Kucura 2. Melanija Mali, 1994., student, Kucura 3. Sonja Vislavski, 1992., diplomirani psiholog, Ruski Krstur 4. Igor Barna, 1992., student, Đurđevo 5. Ivan Kanjuh, 1991., student, Novi Sad 6. Tamara Salag, 1995., student, Đurđevo 7. Andrej Oros, 1997., student, Ruski Krstur 8. Jovan Živković, 1998., student, Ruski Krstur 9. Ivana Čordaš, 1999., student, Novi Sad 10. Monika Hardi, 1980., organizator kulturnih aktivnosti, Kucura 11. Tatjana Cap Imrić, 1984., specijalista – strukovni vaspitač, Subotica 12. Timotej Rac, 1992., inženjer informacionih tehnologija, Kucura

5. Lista slobodnih kandidata – Лїстина шлєбодних кандидатох (List of Independent Candidates ) Leader of the List: Nikola Šanta 1. Nikola Šanta, 1959, journalist, Kucura 2. Vesna Ragaji-Cap, 1960, biology teacher, Kucura

36 Minority News 3. Helena Babić, 1959, pensioner, Novi Sad 4. Julijan Rac, 1954, teacher/priest, Ruski Krstur 5. Taras Čapko, 1973, gas manipulator, Đurđevo 6. Marija Tot, 1959, journalist, Novi Sad 7. Zvonko Sabo, 1954, lawyer, Vrbas 8. Vladislav Varga , 1954, priest, Novi Sad 9. Irina Kovačević, 1944, pensioner, Novi Sad 10. Julijan Kovač, 1950, pensioner, Šid 11. Nikola Cap, 1959, journalist, Kucura 12. Helena Papuga, 1989, master of philology, Vrbas 13. Leona Vislavski , 1956, pensioner, Đurđevo 14. Olja Ruskovski, 1985, Ruthenian language teacher, Kucura 15. Nikola Kolesar, 1955, pensioner, Kucura 16. Marija Dudaš-Fejsa, 1959, pensioner, Kucura

6. I mi smo Rusinke / Rusini – И ми Рускинї / Руснаци (We, Too, Are Ruthenians ) Leader of the List: Nataša Makaji-Mudroh 1. Nataša Makaji-Mudroh, 1974, director, Sremska Kamenica 2. Aleksandar Čovs, 1982, electronics engineer, Novi Sad 3. Vladimir Ivan, 1981, construction technician, Kucura 4. Darja Međeši, 1972, pharmaceutical technician, Vrbas 5. Janko Homa, 1992, geography teacher, Ruski Krstur 6. Vladimir Balašćak, 1980, actor, Laćarak 7. Sašenjka Đorđević, 1993, grammar school graduate, Vrbas 8. Miron Džunja, 1969, journalist, Novi Sad 9. Sebastijan Njaradi, 1992, unemployed, Ruski Krstur

7. MLADI IMAJU PREDNOST – МЛАДИ МАЮ ПРЕДНОСЦ (The Youth First ) Leader of the List: Boris Fejdi

1. Boris Fejdi, 1992, historian, Kucura 2. Rebeka Plančak, 1997, student, Ruski Krstur 3. Miroslav Kovač, 1978, sales representative, Vrbas 4. Melita Ruskai, 1993, sociologist, Sremska Kamenica 5. Mikita Vladimir, 1976, entrepreneur, Kula 6. Ljupka Skuban, 1980, economic technician, Kucura 7. Ljubomir Međeši, 1992, economist, Kucura 8. Slavica Marmila, 1966, math teacher, Kula 37 Minority News Slovak Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 4 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Slovak National Minority. 1. SLOVACI NAPRED! – SLOVÁCI VPRED! – PAVEL SUROVI – SLOVACI NAPRED! – SLOVÁCI VPRED! – PAVEL SUROVÝ (Slovaks Forward! – Pavel Surovy ) Leader of the List: Pavel Surovi 1. Pavel Surovi, 1980, business IT specialist, Kisač 2. Miroslav Tomaš, 1984, physical education teacher, Kovačica 3. Ana Huđanova, 1963, professor, Gložan 4. Hviezdoslav Čmelik, 1955, pensioner, Stara Pazova 5. Jan Makan, 1965, unemployed, Bački Petrovac 6. Katarina Vrabčenjak, 1956, professor, Selenča 7. Tatiana Štaub, 1995, student, Padina 8. Jaroslav Stevanov, 1963, tourist promotion organizer, Zrenjanin 9. Milinka Hrćan, 1978, actress, puppeteer, Kisač 10. Jan Tomaš, 1988, Cultural Center director, Kovačica 11. Anna Čapelova, 1983, plants protection engineer, Selenča 12. Vesna Kalaba, 1987, teacher, Rumenka 13. Zoroslav Spevak, 1956, university professor, Bački Petrovac 14. Danijela Lazor, 1980, lawyer, Lalić 15. Jan Palik, 1978, entrepreneur, Kisač 16. Ana Zolnaj, 1969, food technologist, Stara Pazova 17. Jarmila Hajko, 1997, student, Kovačica 18. Miroslav Sabo, 1990, entrepreneur-student, Padina 19. Daniela Hodak, 1989, English language teacher, Gložan 20. Jan Bačur, 1937, pensioner, Padina 21. Daniela Halupka, 1980, IT engineer, Kulpin 22. Miluška Kolar, 1965, teacher, Lug 23. Jan Šimak, 1963, entrepreneur, Padina 24. Tatiana Nemet, 1980, teacher, Hajdučica 25. Zuzana Halabrin, 1958, teacher, Janošik 26. Rasćo Dudok, 1978, physical education teacher, Erdevik 27. Milina Kotvaš, 1988, master defectologist, Padina 28. Ana Goda, 1978, economic technician, Zrenjanin 29. Miroslav Oravec, 1968, electrician, Pančevo 38 Minority News 2. MATICA SLOVAČKA U SRBIJI – LjIBUŠKA LAKATOŠ – MATICA SLOVENSKÁ V SRBSKU – LIBUŠKA LAKATOŠOVÁ (Slovak Heritage in Serbia – Libuska Lakatosova ) Nosilac liste: Ljibuška Lakatoš 1. Ljibuška Lakatoš, 1972, physical education teacher, Stara Pazova 2. Branislav Kulik, 1987, priest, Pančevo 3. Zlatko Šimak, 1965, lawyer, Padina 4. Tatiana Vujačić, 1974, pediatrician, Bački Petrovac 5. Vladimir Francisti, 1986, math teacher, Kisač 6. Janko Havran, 1966, physics teacher, Stara Pazova 7. Svetlana Zolnjan, 1968, teacher, Bač 8. Jan Šuljan, 1979, specialist medical doctor, Bački Petrovac 9. Janko Kolarik, 1965, teacher, Padina 10. Tatiana Brtkova, 1980, physical education teacher, Kovačica 11. Zlatko Lenhart, 1966, Belgrade 12. Juraj Suđi, 1968, music teacher, Selenča 13. Ana Horvatova, 1968, language editor, Bački Petrovac 14. Branislav Slivka, 1953, pensioner, Bačka Palanka 15. Vjera Miškovicova, 1958, agriculture engineer, entrepreneur, Gložan 16. Jaroslav Mudri, 1962, construction technician, Lalić 17. Marija Galasova, 1971, principal of the elementary school, Padina 18. Anjička Halupa, 1971, journalist, Kovačica 19. Pavel Gaža, 1963, RTV producer, Kulpin 20. Danica Vrba, 1995, student, Novi Sad 21. Nataša Kolar, 1971, journalist, Šid 22. Slađan Srdić, 1980, priest, Janošik 23. Rastislav Surovi, 1935, pensioner, Kisač 24. Tatiana Nađ, 1967, teacher, Pivnice 25. Šandor Tot Išasegi, 1951, medical doctor, Bajša 26. Igor Feldi, 1978, priest SEAVC, Novi Sad 27. Katarina Kalmar, 1994, student, Pančevo 28. Jaroslav Boldocki, 1977, economist, Novi Sad 29. Boris Babik, 1969, opera singer, Stara Pazova

39 Minority News 3. Hej, Slovaci! – Mihal Balaž, Hej, Slováci! – Michal Baláž Leader of the List: Mihal Balaž

1. Mihal Balaž, 1970, farmer, Stara Pazova 2. Jano Puškar, 1956, worker, Kovačica 3. Martina Martinko Sabolčki, 1987, master of political science, Bački Petrovac 4. Juraj Červenak, 1951, pensioner, Gložan 5. Vlastimir Kotvaš, 1959, medical doctor, Padina 6. Anna Petrović, 1974, priest, Belgrade 7. Branislav Kevenski, 1973, agriculture engineer, Bački Petrovac 8. Jaroslav Hrješik, 1964, pensioner, Kovačica 9. Marija Turan, 1959, pensioner, Padina 10. Katarina Zornjanova , 1948, accountant, Kulpin 11. Stanislav Đierčan, 1964, entrepreneur, Šid 12. Pavel Đuriš, 1971, driving instructor, Kovačica 13. Jan Balca, 1963, farmer, Kisač 14. Ana Leginj, 1972, teacher, Kisač 15. Željko Čapelja, 1973, mechanical technician, Dobanovci 16. Valentin-Mihajlo Grnja, 1962, music associate, Pivnice 17. Rastislav Struhar, 1973, worker, Gložan 18. Ana Širka, 1963, janitor, Padina 19. Pavel Kukučka, 1958, metal worker, Boljevci 20. Katarina Mikulić, 1980, math and IT teacher, Kovačica 21. Samo Žjak, 1958, agriculture engineer, Silbaš 22. Jaroslav Kriška, 1971, worker, Gložan 23. Zlatko Đurčik, 1977, worker, Stara Pazova 24. Zuzana Grnja-Agarski, 1958, economic technician, Kisač 25. Darko Toman, 1990, farmer, Erdevik 26. Jana Francisti, 1963, commercial sector manager, Bački Petrovac 27. Mihal Marčok, 1971, salesman, Gložan 28. Kvetoslav Agarski, 1972, activist, Kisač

40 Minority News 4. Liga Slovaka Vojvodine – Liga Slovákov Vojvodiny (Vojvodina Slovak League ) Leader of the List: Zdenko Kolar

1. Zdenko Kolar, 1981, industrial management engineer, Selenča 2. Jan Gages, 1983, food technology engineer, Kovačica 3. Jarmila Agarski, 1968, homeopathy specialist, Kisač 4. Daniel Spevak, 1966, farmer, Bački Petrovac 5. Adam Paljov , 1970, teacher, Aradac 6. Ana Pinćir, 1986, lawyer, Novi Sad 7. Jan Slavik, 1956, organizer of cultural activities, Kisač 8. Jan Litavski, 1983, political scientist, Kovačica 9. Anna Durgala, 1984, administrative worker, Padina 10. Milko Ribar, 1961, pensioner, Novi Sad 11. Robert Mamojka, 1990, manager, Kulpin 12. Antonija Čapelja, 1989, specialist manager, Selenča 13. Andrej Stano, 1975, farmer, Kovačica 14. Juraj Javornjik, 1979, civil engineer, Selenča 15. Ivana Lenhart, 1992, nurse, Kovačica 16. Jozef Provodovski, 1983, entrepreneur, Selenča 17. Žan Petrak, 1971, salesman, Kovačica 18. Tatiana Javornjikova, 1980, graphic engineer, Selenča 19. Adam Siroma, 1977, agronomist, Kovačica 20. Mihal Poliak, 1970, farming equipment technician, Selenča 21. Marina Gojković, 1981, grammar school graduate, Pančevo

41 Minority News Slovenian Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 3 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Slovenian National Minority.

1. Slovenci zajedno – Slovenci skupaj ( Slovenians Together ) Leader of the List: Saša Verbič

1. Saša Verbič, 1948, chemical technology engineer, Belgrade 2. Maja Đukanović, 1962, university professor, Belgrade 3. Dragomir Zupanc, 1946, pensioner, Belgrade 4. Elza Ajduković, 1961, grammar school graduate, Novi Sad 5. Đorđe Veselinov, 1967, electrical engineer, Novi Sad 6. Saša Radić, 1982, lawyer, Požarevac 7. Milena Spremo, 1978, philosophy doctor, Belgrade 8. Anica Sabo, 1954, Musical Facutly professor, Belgrade 9. Josip Veber, 1968, geographer – tourism specialist, Pančevo 10. Dino Dolničar, 1980, docent, Drama Faculty, Belgrade 11. Aurena Dinić, 1987, economist, Belgrade 12. Biljana Milenković Vuković, 1961, ethnologist, librarian adviser, Belgrade 13. Ivica Gruden, 1955, pensioner, Niš 14. Jadranka Bugarinov, 1962, clerk, Vršac 15. Marija Vauda Pilipović, 1961, visual artist, Belgrade

42 Minority News Ukrainian Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 5 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Slovak National Minority. 1. KOLOMEJKA – Nikola Ljahović Leader of the List: Nikola Ljahović

1. Nikola Ljahović, 1965, mechanic for agricultural machines, Sremska Mitrovica 2. Igor Šćurk, 1981., defektologist, Sremska Mitrovica 3. Slavka Kanjuga, 1962, kindergarten teacher, Sremska Mitrovica 4. Anka Rožek, 1956, pensioner, Inđija 5. Darko Tur, 1985, master historian, Sremska Mitrovica 6. Aleksandra Buha, 1989, master of law, Sremska Mitrovica 7. Aleksandra Kopestenski, 1991, master of economy, Sremska Mitrovica 8. Nikola Vorinski, 1994, business analyst, Sremska Mitrovica 9. Nenad Leščuk, 1976, painter, Mačvanska Mitrovica 10. Marica Kadar, 1962, commercialist, Sremska Mitrovica 11. Tatjana Nalesnik, 1973, accountant, Laćarak 12. Goran Krivošija, 1992, economist, Sremska Mitrovica 13. Ankica Lukač, 1963, civil engineer, Sremska Mitrovica

2.„Tvoj narod, tvoj glas – Zajedno za Ukrajince – Miroslav Hočak“ (“Your Nation, Your Vote – Together for Ukrainians – Miroslav Hocak” ) Leader of the List: Miroslav Hočak 1. Miroslav Hočak, 1977, manager, Novi Sad 2. Miloš Katić, 1986, master of economy, Kula 3. Angela Fajsi, 1987, master management engineer, Veternik 4. Bogdan Hemun, 1978, electrical engineer, Inđija 5. Ivica Moroz, 1964, manager, Sremska Mitrovica 6. Irina Džamić, 1983, journalist, Beograd 7. Havrljenko, 1976, manager, Zmajevo 8. Ivana Jakemiv, 1990, master psychologist, Vrbas 9. Slavko Nalesnik, 1968, skilled energy worker, Laćarak 10. Marina Kvasni, 1986, manager, Kula 11. Miroslav Meljnik, 1956, electrical engineer, Inđija 12. Zvonimir Kaprocki, 1966, electrical engineer, Novi Sad 13. Zorjana Kanjuga, 1989, master manager of safety, Kula 14. Pera Kopestenski, 1967, electrician, Sremska Mitrovica 43 Minority News 3. GRUPA BIRAČA „SENjUK“ – IVAN KUZMA (Group of Voters “Senjuk” – Ivan Kuzma ) Nosilac liste: Ivan Kuzma 1. Ivan Kuzma, 1951, pensioner, Kula 2. Tatjana Kvasni, 1968, medical laboratory technician, Kula 3. Filip Pronek, 1992, electro-mechanic, Kula 4. Dalibor Pjekni, 1974, master of physics, Kula 5. Nataša Petrović, 1982, master of graphic engineering and design, Kula 6. Mihal Kržaček, 1966, electrical engineer, Kula 7. Slavica Pečilj, 1973, teacher, Inđija 8. Mihajlo Letvenčuk, 1973, production management engineer, Kula 9. Nadija Vorotnjak, 1962, cultural-educational worker, Kula 10. Pavle Ključkovski, 1959, pensioner, Kula 11. Ljubomir Pjekni, 1953, pensioner, Kula 12. Katarina Polić, 2000, high school student, Kula 13. Ivan Mokricki, 2000, high school student, Kula 14. Tanja Letvenčuk, 1973, teacher, Kula 15. Katica Kuzma, 1955, pensioner, Kula

4. „SLAVKO BARANOVSKI“ – „DOBRA VOLjA“ (Slavko Baranovski – Good Will ) Leader of the List: Slavko Baranovski 1. Slavko Baranovski, 1947, transportation technician, Vrbas 2. Slavko Mikitišin, 1955, car mechanic, Kula 3. Snežana Antonjak, 1977, MD, Savino Selo 4. Slavka Đivuljskij, 1956, pharmacist, Vrbas 5. Goran Rahman, 1975, physical education teacher, Vrbas 6. Vladimir Rahman, 1975, physical education teacher, Vrbas 7. Olja Fa, 1970, electrical engineer, Vrbas 8. Aleksandar Bojko, 1984, serviceman, Vrbas 5. „KALINA“ – PETAR ZAKAMAROK Leader of the List: Petar Zakamarok

1. Petar Zakamarok, 1956, entrepreneur, Inđija 2. Josip Stan, 1946, mechanical technician, Inđija 3. Evica Turkalj, 1972, hairdresser, Inđija 4. Marija Rehlicki, 1974, seamstress, Inđija 5. Stefan Cacko, 1984, master of sociology, Inđija 44 Minority News Vlach Community The Republic Electoral Commission has approved 2 lists of candidates for elections for members of the National Council of the Vlach National Minority.

1. VLASI ZA SRBIJU ( Vlachs for Serbia) Leader of the List: Novica Janošević

1. Novica Janošević, 1978, manager, Kučevo 2. Dalibor Orsovanović, 1977, metallurgy engineer, Bor 3. Selena Ničić, 1975, economist, Zaječar 4. Radiša Dragojević, 1955, political scientist, Petrovac na Mlavi 5. Neli Đorđević, 1974, mechanical engineer, Boljevac 6. Ivana Srbulović, 1988, master teacher, Majdanpek 7. Miletić Mihajlović – Tića, 1951, professor, Petrovac na Mlavi 8. Slađan Marković, 1975, lawyer, Veliko Gradište 9. Devica Čenaković, 1984,economic technician, Žagubica 10. Đorđe Raducić, 1968, farmer, Dupljane 11. Dragi Damnjanović, 1958, specialist medical doctor, Žagubica 12. Jadranka Grbinović, 1981, music pedagogue, Petrovac na Mlavi 13. Slaviša Đorđević, 1976, agronomy engineer, Zaječar 14. Danijel Stojanović, 1989., master electrical engineer for computers and IT, Majdanpek 15. Dragana Strahinović, 1975, cook, Zlot 16. Nikodije Adamović, 1955, lawyer, Malo Crniće 17. Slavica Davidović, 1963, homemaker, Despotovac 18. Dragana Janošević, 1965, economist, Boljevac 19. Đorđe Milenković, 1959, mechanical engineer, Kladovo 20. Bojana Dlbokić Dubočanin, 1974, management engineer, Bor 21. Rozica Dragojlović, 1964, teacher, Kučevo 22. Miodrag Stojković, 1953, entrepreneur, Žabari 23. Saša Marković, 1972, metallurgy technician, Bor

2. Udruženje „Gergina“ Negotin-Primarijus dr Siniša Čelojević (Association “Gergina” Negotin ) Leader of the List: Siniša Čelojević 1. Siniša Čelojević, 1952, MD, gynecologist, Negotin 2. Janko Nikolić, 1960, mechanical technician, Majdanpek 3. Danijela Stanković, 1973, MD, anesthesiologist, Negotin

45 Minority News 4. Živojin Niculović, 1961, farmer, Negotin 5. Vlasta Bačilović, 1959, pensioner, Bor 6. Elizabeta Dajić-Grimplinović, 1972, German language teacher, Mihajlovac 7. Milutin Karabašević, 1951, pensioner, Bor 8. Bane Kračunović, 1968, worker, Boljevac 9. Slobodanka Petrović, 1960, teacher, Negotin 10. Slobodan Pecić, 1970, musician, Negotin 11. Zoran Martinović, 1966, musician, Majdanpek 12. Snežana Čelojević, 1958, pensioner, Negotin 13. Danilo Petrović, 1951, retired biology teacher, Negotin 14. Staniša Kržanović, 1963, waiter, Majdanpek 15. Ljiljana Germanović, 1966, insurance agent, Majdanpek 16. Boban Janošević, 1956, city council clerk, Brestovac 17. Jovan Miljković, 1966, entrepreneur, Negotin 18. Brankica Strahinić, 1975, homemaker, Bor 19. Dragiša Brebulović, 1952, pensioner, Negotin 20. Zoran Janošević, 1963, pensioner, Bor 21. Ljiljana Trujić, 1960, homemaker, Bor 22. Milija Mikulović, 1988, master engineer of energy management, Niš 23. Živojin Marković, 1959, journalist, Mokranje

46 Minority News ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF NATIONAL COUNCILS OF NATIONAL MINORITIES THROUGH ELECTORAL ASSEMBLIES Electoral Applications Approved In the period from August 17 to October 4, 2018, a total of 382 electoral applications were submitted to the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government (82 members of the Croatian national minority, 103 members of the Russian national minority, 117 members of the Montenegrin national minority and 80 members of the Macedonian national minority). A total of 379 electoral applications have been approved by the Ministry's decision, as follows: • 82 electoral applications from members of the Croatian national minority • 103 electoral applications from members of the Russian national minority • 115 electoral registrations of members of the Montenegrin national minority • 79 electoral registrations of members of the Macedonian national minority. For all four national minorities, the minimum number of electoral applications was confirmed, thus the conditions for convening the electoral assembly have been met. The National Council of the Croatian National Minority will have 29 members, Montenegrin and Macedonian National Minority Councils will have 23 members each, while the Russian National Minority Council will have 15 members.

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