Latest News from Montenegro
Montenegro Avoids Shameful Memory of Deadly Wartime Deportations
"Imagine when somebody takes away your father or husband, in front of your eyes and takes him to his death," said Bosno. "After many years, we buried several of his bones, which were found somewhere around Belgrade."
The family had moved to Montenegro from Srebrenica in Bosnia precisely to avoid any involvement in the war, explained Bosno, who now lives in Sweden.
Government of Bulgaria Grants Financial Assistance to Western Balkans and Vietnam
The government of Bulgaria approved the granting of EUR 112,000 of financial assistance to the countries of the Western Balkans and Vietnam.
The money is for coping with the consequences of Covid-19 and will be used for the implementation of 6 projects in fulfillment of the Team Europe initiative - the global EU response to Covid-19.
"Djukanovic's plan is clear - the Ustasha method" VIDEO
He appealed to Djukanovic to "consider his actions."
The Patriarch said that even during the Ottoman Empire and during communism, the authorities had much more respect for the Serbian Orthodox Church, "compared to today."
Vucic: "The goal is clear: no Serbs in Montenegro in 10 years" VIDEO
He added that he discussed with Patriarch Irinej the completion of works on the Church of St. Sava and announced the completion of construction works this year.
AmCham organizes online event on tourism
The American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce along with the AmChams of Slovenia, Montenegro and Croatia are organizing a digital event on Wednesday titled "Hosting International Tourists - When and How?" from 3 to 4.30 p.m.
For more information, visit cutt.ly/IyTMWJp.
ForMin Aurescu supports adoption at EU level of documents regarding negotiation frameworks with Albania, North Macedonia
Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu participated on Tuesday in the regional videoconference at ministerial level on the topic of managing the social-economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which context he voiced support for the adoption, at European level, in the next period, of documents representing the negotiation frameworks with Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia, follow
"Grenel speeds up agreement, demanding Kosovo issue to be resolved by September"
Focusing less on the content of the text, Grenell expressed expectation that an agreement between the two sides should be reached by September.
Montenegrin Parliament to House War Crime Document Centre
Montenegrin troops were involved in besieging the Croatian city of Dubrovnik in 1991. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Bracodbk.
Brnabic Says Freedom House Report is “Biased” Against Serbia
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic has dismissed claims made in a report by the international watchdog organisation Freedom House that Serbia is no longer a true democracy.
Brnabic insisted that Serbia was the most democratic state in the Western Balkans, adding that other international and domestic organisations had not ranked Serbia in a "non-democratic" category.
"You musn't interfere in the affairs of another state, but this is our people" VIDEO
Answering the questions of the journalists about the accusation that "Serbia is waging a biological war against Montenegro", he said that you can only shrug your shoulders at such claims.
"I don't know what to tell you. I think it is normal not to use the police against political opponents, if they
Protesters Clash With Police in Montenegro After Priests’ Arrest
Protests against the detention of the Serbian Orthodox clergy in Pljevlja, Montenegro. Photo: Facebook video screenshot
Police battled protesters in Pljevlja and Niksic with tear gas, leaving dozens of police officers and protesters injured. Protests also took place in Budva, Berane and the capital, Podgorica.
Tiodorovic: The virus is still there; Nearly 3.000 "JURA" workers will be tested
"There are fewer infected people and less risk of infection. But there is still that possibility. There are people who are virus carriers without even knowing it. Therefore, our emphasis will be on testing to reach these asymptomatic people," Tiodorovic said.
Week in Review: Turning Up the Heat
(Dis)United
Goce Delcev, the early 20th century revolutionary, could easily be a historical figure to unite Bulgarians and Macedonians. Unfortunately, he seems to be becoming a bone of contention between the governments in Skopje and Sofia.
Montenegro Detains Bishop For Leading Illegal Street Procession
Bishop Joanikije of Budimlja-Niksic. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Bishop Joanikije of Niksic and seven other priests were placed in custody for 72 hours on Tuesday for violating the ban on public gatherings after they and Metropolitan Amfilohije led a procession in the town to celebrate St Vasilije's Day on Tuesday with thousands of believers.
Vucic and Serbian Partiarch Irinej express concern over bishop's arrest in Montenegro
They said that they hope that the people will act peacefully and calmly in these moments when no reasonable person wants any riots and conflicts.