Vijesti
Montenegrin Prosecution Investigates Tobacco Theft in Port of Bar
Port of Bar in Montenegro. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On July 10, the Prosecutors' Office launched an investigation into the breaking-in to a hangar in the port and theft of a large number of "Marble" cigarettes worth 500,000 euros.
Kosovo wants independence and land in Montenegro, admitting it is part of Serbia
According to Montenegrin media, they claim that they bought the resort six decades ago, and demand that the Kotor court, which filed a lawsuit to determine property rights, issue a temporary measure banning the disposal of land and alienation of the country until the end of the court dispute, Vijesti reported.
Krivokapić made a statement after an emergency meeting in Belgrade
"We have arranged with His Holiness to agree on the date of signing the basic agreement. I am looking forward to the election of a new Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral with great faith that he will lead the people like his predecessor, the blessed Metropolitan Amfilohije," said Krivokapic who met with the Serbian patriarch in Belgrade on Thursday afternoon.
Serbian Sports Legend Djokovic Gets His Own Montenegrin Snail
Novak Djokovic on the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Melbourne Park.Photo: EPA-EFE/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Two professors at the University of Montenegro, Jozef Grego and Vladimir Pesic, told the media that the snail species, now called Travunijana djokovici, was first identified in 2019 at a spring near the capital Podgorica.
Strasbourg Court Fines Montenegrin Police for Mishandling 2015 Protests
Montenegrin riot police take position during clashes with protesters in the capital, Podgorica. Photo:EPA/BORIS PEJOVIC
The Strasbourg court said the police had violated the European Convention of Human Rights, Article 3, which prohibits inhumane or degrading treatment.
Montenegro Security Service Probes Destroyed Documents on Illegal Spying
National Security Agency boss Dejan Vuksic, meeting with Montenegrin Deputy PM Dritan Abazovic. Photo:Photo: Government of Montenegro
"There is evidence … that part of the documentation was destroyed - files on secret data collection made without a previous decision in accordance with the law," Vuksic told the daily newspaper Vijesti.
New Montenegrin Govt Maintains Russia Sanctions, Deferring to EU
New Montenegrin Government session in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On Monday Radulovic said the government won't lift sanctions on Russia because Montenegro must respect European Union rules if it wants to join the Union.
Montenegro Accused of Violating Soldiers’ Rights Over Protest Ban
Montenegin Army Chief General Dragutin Dakic and Minister of Defense Predrag Boskovic in the military camp Danilovgrad. Photo: Montenegrin Ministry of Defense
On March 11, the Defence Ministry suspended an army officer for joining the protests over the new religion law that the Serbian Church - the largest faith group in the country - says could strip it of its property.
Montenegro Warned about Poor Conditions in Remand Prisons
Police patrol during the curfew in Podgorica, Montenegro. Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
"In the remand prison in Podgorica, there were not enough blankets and no soap in the men's toilet. The council also registered the fact that two detainees shared one bed in a detention room," said Zekovic.
Tensions Rise in Montenegro After Protesters Clash with Police
The rector of the Cetinje school of theology, Gojko Perovic, called for calm on Monday after a series of incidents between police officers and opponents of the new law on religious freedom, who believe the legislation is intended to undermine the role of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the country.