Latest News from Montenegro
Montenegro extradites gang leader to Türkiye
The Montenegrin authorities have extradited Binali Camgöz, the head of an İzmir-based criminal syndicate, to Türkiye following an extensive diplomatic effort led by the Turkish intelligence agency.
Camgöz, wanted in Türkiye for an array of serious offenses, including homicide, drug trafficking, assault, extortion and property damage, fled to Georgia in 2018.
Cycling the Western Balkans: A wild, yet welcoming, mountain tour
"Hey mate!" a cyclist called to us in an Australian accent as he pedaled by on the rocky dirt road that serves as the main street of the village of Theth deep in Albania's Dinaric Alps. Along with my friend and travel companion, Dave, I had not seen another bikepacker in four days.
Greek startups get €170 million in funding in year’s first half
Greek startups have attracted €170 million in funding from investors in the first half of 2024, second only to the Czech Republic among Central and Eastern European countries, according to online tech media The Recursive.
Balkans’ new love for cooling stretches power grids thin
Many in the Balkans region have long mistrusted artificial cooling methods. In some areas, away from the tourist hot spots, people even avoid chilled drinks and ice cream for fear of catching a cold.
Student housing: How much does it cost to rent in Athens and Thessaloniki
The price of renting student accommodation continue to rise.
The new academic year that is just around the corner is causing extra stress for households and parents who are being asked to find accommodation for their children.
Taylor Swift: Planned Attack with Knives and Homemade Explosives at Vienna Concert
Two teenagers, aged 19 and 17, were arrested for planning a terrorist attack at Taylor Swift’s concerts scheduled to take place in Vienna this weekend. Following this development, the three concerts of the American superstar in the Austrian capital were canceled, disappointing approximately 200,000 fans who were going to watch her perform live.
US pressures Skopje over name deal with Athens
US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien hinted on Tuesday that Washington is exerting pressure on the new government of North Macedonia to respect the Prespa name agreement signed in 2018 with Greece.
Google expands AI-powered fire tracking to Greece
Google is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide detailed tracking of fire boundaries through Search and Maps, as well as location-based push notifications. According to a recent update, this tool is expanding to 15 additional countries across Europe and Africa, including Greece.
The Lamborghini of the seas: Half a billion euro catamaran in the hands of Cypriots
When it appeared at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2023, everyone was left in awe, with most wondering, “What is this?”
Turkish police capture 3 internationally wanted criminals
Turkish authorities apprehended three internationally wanted criminals involved in multiple crimes, including drug trafficking, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on July 29.
Olympic Games, Greece-Romania 14-7: Men’s National Water Polo Team Starts with a Victory – See pics
Thodoris Vlachos’s team did not face the unexpected events that occurred after the morning practice. Except for a period at the end of the second quarter when the Romanians closed the gap to three goals, the team was never seriously threatened by its opponent.
Tsitsipas, Sakkari and men’s water polo highlight Greece’s day two at Olympics
Greek tennis stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari, along with the men's water polo team, are set to compete on Sunday, the second day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Olympic Games: Greek participation on Sunday – Focus on water polo, tennis, and swimming
The Greek Men’s National Water Polo Team enters the Olympic Games in Paris today, facing Romania, while interesting matches are expected from Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari in tennis.
Olympic Games: Montenegro’s Kovinic First Opponent for Sakkari
In the first round of the Olympic Games, the Greek tennis player was drawn to play against Danka Kovinic, who is ranked No. 668 in the world. Kovinic has defeated Sakkari twice, in 2017 and 2018, but the Greek player had no trouble winning against her in 2022 on a clay surface.
NATO leaders vow to stand by Ukraine as doubts hang over Biden
NATO leaders pose for an official photo at the NATO summit in Washington, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Front row from left, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Dimitar Glavchev, Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, U.S.