09/10/2006 (Agence Europe) - The European Commissioner for Research begun, on Monday 9 October, a two-day visit to Croatia and Serbia. The visit coincides with a workshop commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Nikola Tesla, inventor, physicist and engineer, whose work formed the basis of modern electric power systems. Janez Potocnik is to meet the prime ministers and research ministers of both countries. Discussions will cover participation in the Community framework programme...