All News on Politics in Montenegro
‘Polarised’ Montenegro Urged to Address Online Extremism in New Strategy
At a moment of deep polarisation in Montenegro, authorities are being urged to address online extremism in the country's new counter-terrorism strategy.
March in Support of Ukraine Planned in Montenegro
Ukrainians march in Kyiv amid tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border. Photo: EPA-EFE/SERGEY DOLZHENKO
Ukraine's Consul in Podgorica, Mykhailo Shmatov, told BIRN that similar marches were being organised by the Ukrainian diaspora worldwide, stressing that the rally in Podgorica has no provocative intentions.
More Countries in the Red Zone for Entering Bulgaria (Full List)
As of Thursday, February 17, the list of countries by color zones is updated, according to which the order of entry into Bulgaria is determined.
The red zone will include France, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Cyprus, the Maldives, Armenia, Belarus, Russia, Japan and others.
Russian, US, Ukraine, Embassies in Montenegro Argue Over Ukraine Crisis
Russian ambassador in Montenegro Vladimir Maslenikov at a celebration in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On February 9, the Ukrainian embassy accused its Russian counterpart in Podgorica of spreading falsehoods about NATO's alleged expansionism and attempts to include Ukraine, calling it a direct threat to Russian security.
Democrats: "Abazovic stands behind it"; "He owes us an apology"
The man who called for protests was detained last night, but was released without delay after the prosecutor stated that there were no elements of a crime in the procedure.
Democrats, however, warn that Abazovic is abusing his position, trying to intimidate citizens.
Stoltenberg: "We respect Serbia's decision not to join NATO"
Stoltenberg said that NATO has never forced any country to join NATO, and in that sense he especially pointed out that NATO strongly supports and respects Serbia's decision not to join the Alliance.
Media: Djukanovic postpones elections?
According to the Montenegrin media, Djukanovic can do it in the same way as he did two years ago in the case of Tivat - by changing his decision.
Djukanovic Seeks Influence Over New Montenegro Govt, Analysts Warn
Black on White bloc leader Dritan Abazovic (left) and Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic (right) at a conference in Budva. Photo: Atlantic Council of Montenegro
"Coup in Montenegro; They said that Abazovic was a thug"
We had a coup, the government and the president of the Assembly were changed by the votes of URA, we have the return of Djukanovic and the revitalization of that party. In the historical betrayal of the century, Abazovic voted with people who said he was a bastard", Milacic told TV Prva.
Montenegrin Parliament Sacks Speaker, Ruling Blocs Call for Protests
Parliament speaker Aleksa Becic (left) at a session in Podgorica. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
Meanwhile, the other two blocs in government announced protests if a new government is formed with the opposition Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS.
Crisis in Montenegro; "Everyone to protest" VIDEO
The initiative was signed by 38 opposition MPs led by the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS).
As previously announced, the Civic Movement URA will decide before the beginning of the Assembly session whether it will vote for the dismissal of the President of the Parliament of Montenegro.
"Abazovic bans Serbs to enter Government of Montenegro. It's that curly boy" VIDEO
"Regardless of all the events in the last days, we hope that Becic will have a chance to talk and not be replaced... If case of his dismissal, I think that the chances for an agreement have been reduced and tensions are still waiting for us," Knezevic said for TV Prva.
Political crisis in Montenegro; Police on the streets
On the two extraordinary sessions, MPs will decide separately, first on shortening the mandate of the parliament, which was proposed by the government, and then on distrust in the current executive power, which was initiated by the opposition and Dritan Abazovic's 'In Black and White' coalition.
Move to Minority Government in Montenegro May Only Buy Time
Montenegro's government looks likely to fall this week; moves to replace it with a minority administration may only stave off the inevitable - early elections.
Montenegro Civic Activists Quit Anti-Graft Council as Govt Crisis Worsens
Montenegro's Deputy MP Dritan Abazovic (right) and Vanja Calovic Markovic (left) at a press conference in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro