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Montenegro Opposition Slam Coup Plotter's 'Witness' Status in Court
In a statement released Thursday Montenegro's opposition — made up of a coalition of parties — slammed the court's decision and said that proved that the alleged "coup" was staged by the authorities to ensure Djukanovic's Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, won the October 16 general election.
Montenegro: DPS, SDP, and Bosniaks to form cabinet - report
The Bosniak Party (BS) in Montenegro has accepted an offer of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) to form a government together.
Montenegro's state broadcaster RTCG is reporting this on Thursday.
Bosniak Party Holds Key for Montenegro's Next Govt
The agreement is expected to be officially confirmed on Wednesday after the Bosniak Party emerged as a kingmaker following the election on October 16 and won three seats in Montenegro's 81-seat parliament.
Migrants found on "new route" that bypasses Serbia
The Croatian police have detained five migrants from Iran and issued a ban preventing them from traveling to the country again during the next two years.
Croatia has also announced that the migrants, who crossed the border between Montenegro and Croatia illegally and on foot, would be sent back to Montenegro.
Vucic to Meet Montenegrin Serbs After Coup Claims
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that he would meet leaders of the pro-Serbian opposition in Montenegro, even though some of them have been accused of being involved in a plot to overthrow his Montenegrin counterpart Milo Djukanovic.
Montenegro: Close Djukanovic Ally Named As New Prime Minister
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BELGRADE - Montenegro's president has named a former head of intelligence as the prime minister-designate who will try to form a new government.
Dusko Markovic is also the deputy leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists and one of the most trusted allies of Milo Djukanovic, the outgoing prime minister and longtime leader of the party.
Montenegro PM Accuses Opposition Over 'Plot to Kill Him'
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic told Pink M television on Wednesday that the main opposition pro-Russian Democratic Front was "part of the plot" to seize parliament and murder him after last month's elections,
Trump Triumph Celebrated and Mourned in Balkans
Serbia - end of 'Clinton era' welcomed:
Like most other Balkan presidents and premiers, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic was quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his surprise victory in the 2016 US presidential elections on Wednesday.
Albania, Kosovo Keep ISIS Suspects Behind Bars
The Court of Serious Crimes in Tirana on Monday decided to keep in jail four Albanians suspected of terrorism, who have refused to be represented by lawyers.
It came after Albanian police on Saturday announced the results of a regional anti-terrorist police operation conducted in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia, and said investigations are still continuing.
Kremlin Denies Allegations of 'Russian Nationalists' Coup Plot in Montenegro
BELGRADE - Russia played no role in an alleged coup plot and an assassination attempt of Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Dukanovic, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.
Montenegro Prosecution Accused of Fabricating Russian Plot Claims
Montenegro's main opposition alliance, the Democratic Front, on Monday called on the prosecution to reveal which political structures and politicians collaborated with Russian nationalists in an alleged plot to overthrow Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic.
"Russians, Serbians, and Montenegrins planned attack"
The organizers of an attempted terrorist attack in Montenegro on election day, October 16 included "two nationalists from Russia."
The goal of the operation was "to topple the current Montenegrin authorities, liquidate PM Milo Djukanovic and prevent Montenegro from joining NATO."
Montenegro says foiled "Russian nationalists" plan to kill PM Djukanovic
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BELGRADE - A special prosecutor investigating an alleged plot to sway last month's election in Montenegro said on Sunday a group of "Russian nationalists" had planned to assassinate Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic to get an opposition party into power, Reuters reports.
Montenegro to Tighten Cyber Security Against Hackers
Montenegro's government says it splans to strengthen cyber security and the capacity of police and intelligence services to prevent hacking attacks after events on election day on October 16 highlighted how vulnerable the whole system is.
Russian, Serbian, Nationalists Accused of Plotting Montenegro Coup
Montenegro's Chief Special Prosecutor for Organized Crime, Milivoje Katnic, on Sunday accused "nationalists in Russia" of having organized a criminal group that was tasked with overthrowing the government on election day on October 16.