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Montenegro’s Ruling Majority Eyes Defeating Djukanovic in Presidential Poll
Presidential candidates Andrija Mandic and Milo Djukanovic billboards in Podgorica, Montenegro. Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
Montenegro Investigates ‘Fake Signatures’ in Presidential Campaign
A polling station in Podgorica at the parliamentary elections in August 2020. Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
Montenegro Opposition Criticises Ambassador’s Condemnation of ‘Fascist’ Election Violence
French ambassador in Montenegro Christain Thimonier (M) and PM Dritan Abazovic (L) in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Lavrov, Steven Segal and a Bulgarian Citizen will establish an International Russophile Movement
An international movement of Russophiles will be established on March 14 in Moscow, and the initiative has been headed for many years by Nikolay Malinov, head of the Bulgarian National Movement "Russophiles".
Week in Review: Electoral Rollercoaster Ahead
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Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu speaks during an anti-government rally in Istanbul, Turkey, 21 May 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN
Bosnian Serb Leader Blocks Regional Kosovo ID Travel Deal
The freedom of movement agreement between the six Western Balkans countries, signed on November 3, 2022, as part of the Berlin Process has hit a wall in Bosnia thanks to the Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.
Vucevic: Montenegro recognised "Kosovo" despite opposition from over 85 pct of citizens
PODGORICA/BELGRADE- The Montenegrin government recognised the so-called Kosovo's self-declared independence despite opposition from over 85 pct of citizens at the time, Serbian Defence Minister Milos Vucevic said on Wednesday, noting that, if it was up to the people of Montenegro, the decision would be withdrawn immediately.
BIRN Fact-Check: Could Montenegro’s Army Protect Rivers From Illegal Exploitation?
Gravel exploitation on the Moraca riverbed near Montenegro's capital Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
After a National Council for Fighting against Corruption session, Abazovic said the authorities need help in protecting the Bolje sestre, an important water spring on the Moraca near the capital, Podgorica.
US Probes FBI Ex-Agent’s Ties with Balkan Officials
The FBI headquarters in Washington DC. Photo: EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO
Week in Review: A Make or Break Year
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (C), Prime Minister Ana Brnabic (L) and Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic (R), 24 September 2020. EPA-EFE/KOCA SULEJMANOVIC
Serbia in 58th place in Global Firepower rankings
BELGRADE - In the latest rankings published by the US-based Global Firepower website, Serbia is placed 58th out of 145 countries, ranking higher than any other country in the region in terms of military strength.
Compared to the previous rankings, Serbia has moved up from the 61st position.
Türkiye issues new ambassador appointments
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed an appointment decree for Türkiye's ambassadors. Nine ambassadors are withdrawn back to the headquarters, according to the Official Gazette published on Dec. 31.
Happy New Year 2023!
We repeated the same wish at the beginning of 2022. This time, it seems that we managed to forget about the pandemic and the pain it caused us in the previous 30 months.
However, the coronavirus did not disappear - it was only replaced by a bigger suffering.
Vučić met with the President of the Parliament of Montenegro
Vui and Djurovi met in the building of the Presidency of Serbia.
"I discussed the most important regional issues with President @skupstinacrnegore and we agreed to continue to strengthen friendly ties," it is stated in the description of the photo posted on the "Buducnostsrbijeav" Instagram account.
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Montenegro Risks Political Paralysis over Judicial Vacancies
Whether or not political parties in Montenegro can bury their differences to form a new government, they will have to find a way to agree on the judiciary or risk complete paralysis.