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Montenegro’s Double Standards With COVID-19 Violators ‘Worsened Pandemic’
At the same time, some politicians were left off the hook for the same offence, suffering no punishment at all.
The uneven standards applied by the government, judiciary and police have drawn condemnation from both experts and activists.
Montenegro on its feet: New government election celebrated across the country VIDEO
After a three-day session and three months after the elections in Montenegro, a new government was elected, headed by Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic. 41 MPs voted for the election of the new government, 28 were against and one abstained.
Montenegro Elects First Government Without Djukanovic Party
Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic in the Montenegrin parliament. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
The leader of the "For the Future of Montenegro" bloc, Zdravko Krivokapic, was elected Prime Minister by 41 votes in the 81-seat chamber. MPs elected the leader of the Black on White coalition, Dritan Abazovic, as Deputy Prime Minister.
Serbian ‘Interference’ Adds New Twist to Montenegro ‘Coup’ Case
Montenegro's special prosecutor has accused his Serbian counterpart of attempted meddling in the so-called 'coup' case - to save the skins of two of the accused who have close ties to Belgrade.
Vucic scheduled an emergency meeting
As we find out, at the meeting, they will discuss foreign policy affairs, relations in the region, with a special emphasis on the latest developments with Montenegro.
The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 6 pm. It will be held in the building of the Presidency of Serbia.
Montenegrin Majority Announces Agreement Ahead of Vote on New Govt
Ruling majority MPs at a parliamentary session in Cetinje, Montenegro. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
On Thursday, media published that the leader of the liberal Black-on-White coalition, Dritan Abazovic, had proposed an agreement asking the future government to pass a Law of on the Examination of the Origin of Property and a Law on Lustration.
NATO deprived Serbia of getting a radar, granting Albania the right to monitor Serbia
It is either a new step of the North Atlantic Alliance towards the annexation of the countries of the Western Balkans to its structures or a mere modernization of technical capacities, Sputnik writes.
Government’s Public Sector Hiring Spree Rankles Montenegro’s Next Rulers
With four political blocs still working to create a new government in the wake of the end-August election, DPS Prime Minister Dusko Markovic has put his signature to a string of new hires, drawing fire from civil society groups that say such posts should only be filled by the incoming government. Some say the recruitment drive lacks any legal basis.
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"Their whole policy is based on lies"
"It will be discussed today and tomorrow, the decision has not been made yet. It is motivated by the need to protect the country when it comes to epidemiological reasons," he says, adding that the government will discuss it today, and that it will be a topic of tomorrow's Crisis Staff meeting.
Montenegro Police Arrest Opposition Mayor, Councillors in Budva
Police in front of the Budva municipality building. Photo: Facebook/ Iva Bajkovic
Heavily armed police surrounded the municipal building and arrested the town management. Police used tear gas to disperse citizens protesting around the building.
Pan-European Decision: If Borders are Opened to Third Countries, it Wouldn’t be Before 1 July
The government extended the emergency epidemic situation by 15 days, until the end of June.
"NATO guarantees peace in the Western Balkans, we will continue with our efforts"
He added that NATO also helps through the Alliance's support for the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, under the auspices of the EU.
‘Mini Schengen’: A Balkan Breakthrough or Political Stunt?
As the EU's refusal to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia reverberated throughout the Western Balkans, the "mini Schengen" scheme launched in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad took on extra significance.
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.