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Montenegro Opposition Urges PM Djukanovic to Resign
Several hundred opposition protesters gathered in front of the parliament in Podgorica, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic, who has held power since 1991.
Protesters carrying Serbian and Montenegrin flags shouted "Milo, thief!" and accused the governmnet of corruption, undemocratic practices and election fraud.
Montenegro Opposition Resumes Protest Cycle
The opposition Democratic Front is planning a new demonstration on Saturday aimed at forcing out Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic, who has held power since 1991.
Vienna meeting concludes with agreement for ‘close alliance’ to reduce refugee flows
The foreign and interior ministers of the nine countries along Western Balkan Route, excluding Greece, that participated in Vienna meeting on refugee issue called by Austria agreed to forge a “close alliance” so as to drastically reduce refugee flows,
Balkan States Unite to Curb Rate of Migration
Foreign and Interior Ministers of Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia met in Vienna on Wednesday to coordinate moves on reducing the flow of the migrants along the so-called Balkan route.
Kosovo Parliament Sets Date for Presidential Vote
Opposition MPs in Kosovo again let off tear gas in parliament on Wednesday during a meeting of the Steering Committee, which met to decide the date to elect a new president.
The speaker, Kadri Veseli announced that the vote would take place on Friday, with Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci as the main candidate for the post.
Montenegro Parliament Set to Oust Speaker
Montenegro's parliament could debate the dismissal of the speaker, Ranko Krivokapic, as soon as next week, after the ruling coalition submitted a motion to remove him.
Kosovo Opposition Bed Down in Tent Protest
Opposition activists and politicians set up tents in the square opposite the government building in Pristina on the night before parliament - interrupted last Friday by tear gas three times - was due to resume work on Wednesday.
At dusk, some 30 tents, including almost ten with a capacity of 10 to 40 people, were set up in the city's Skanderbeg Square.
Balkan Leaders Discuss Energy, Transport at Summit
The Western Balkans Investment Summit in London on Monday brought together the prime ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia with investors to discuss the development of transport links, energy projects and privatisation.
Bulgaria Invited to Participate at Western Balkans Migrant Route Meeting
The Austrian government invited Bulgaria for participation at an extraordinary meeting between the interior and foreign ministers of the countries along the Western Balkans migrant route.
The invitation was sent by Austria's Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz.
Montenegro Parties Haggle Over Public Broadcaster
Montenegro's political leaders are to meet again on Friday in an attempt to resolve the crisis in the country following the failure of a no-confidence vote in the government in January.
But talks between Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic's Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, and opposition parties have become stuck over who should control the public broadcaster, RTCG.
Kosovo Parliament Braces for First Session of 2016
Kosovo's parliament on Friday is due to hold its first session in 2016 after meeting for the last time two months ago, on December 17.
Kosovo Opposition Gives Ultimatum to Govt
Tens of thousands of protesters filled Skanderbeg Square in Pristina on Wednesday, on Kosovo's independence day, asking for two controversial agreements with Serbia and Montenegro to be scrapped and for the government to resign.
Kosovo: Opposition to protest, police fear unrest
The so-called state of Kosovo awaits the 8th anniversary of the unilateral independence declaration in an atmosphere threatening to cause unrest and violence.
Kosovo Braces for Independence Day Turmoil
Opposition parties have announced a major protest for Wednesday as state institutions plan a series of celebratory events marking eight years of Kosovo's independence.
Montenegrin PM congratulates Vucic on Statehood Day
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic sent his best wishes to Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic on the occasion of Serbia's Statehood Day.
In a message on Monday, he also invited him to visit Montenegro this year "to strengthen the political dialogue and further improve cooperation."