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Montenegro Accused of Threatening Religious Freedom

The European Platform on Religious Intolerance and Discrimination, EPRID, has sharply criticised the proposed new law, saying that it would "seriously violate rights of religious freedom and autonomy for churches and religious communities and unfairly discriminate against them".

Russia's Rogozin banned from entering Montenegro

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, invited by the opposition DEmocratic Front (DF), "will not be able to visit Montenegro."

Lavrov: Montenegrins have not forgotten NATO bombs

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Montenegro's NATO membership decision was "artificial" - and one that will not add to the security of the alliance.

Kosovo 'on the Brink', US Ambassador Warns

Kosovo is heading towards the danger point, the US ambassador said, as the ongoing political deadlock shows no signs of a possible solution.

"Kosovo at this point stands at the brink, progress is possible but it is not assured," ambassador Greg Delawie told BIRN.

NATO Chief Urges Montenegro to Tackle Corruption

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said Montenegro has to continue to implement reforms in order to become a member, but the Western alliance will not interfere in the internal affairs of the country concerning how such decisions are made.

Hopes Fade For New Montenegro Crisis Talks

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 last week.

Balkan Leaders Urge Better Security Cooperation

Ministers and diplomats from Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia, Hungary and Bulgaria gathered for two days in Pristina, Kosovo, to discuss matters of shared interest, especially security and migration issues.

The struggle against terrorism and religious radicalisation was among the main topics, along the migration crisis and security in the region.

Russia accused of interfering in Montenegro's affairs

The Russian Duma is interfering in the internal affairs of Montenegro, Slovenian ambassador to NATO Jelko Kacin has said.

Kacin in this way reacted to the Russian stance mentioned by officials during a meeting in Moscow with representatives of Montenegro's opposition Democratic Front, that Montenegro should adopt the Swiss model of neutrality.

UN Blames Kosovo Opposition For Stalling Dialogue

The violent acts of the Kosovo opposition parties have resulted in the postponement of some agreements between Belgrade and Pristina, especially concerning the formation of an Association of Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo, the UN chief has said in his quarterly report to the Security Council.

The Security Council will review the situation in Kosovo on February 24.

Montenegro to Force Troops to Join NATO Operations

As one of the first moves in its upcoming accession negotiations with NATO, Montenegro's goverment is set to amend the defence laws and define participating in the alliance's military operations as mandatory for all troops.

Southeast Europe Urges Strict Control of EU External Borders at Sofia Meeting

In a joint statement, Southeastern European countries have callef for stricter border controls at the EU's external frontiers, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said on Tuesday.

Mitov's remark came as Bulgaria hosted an informal meeting of states that are part of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), which at the moment is rotationally chaired by Bulgaria.

Montenegro Leaders Plot Ways Out of Crisis

In the first attempt to resolve the crisis in Montenegro following the failure of a no-confidence vote in the government, leaders of political parties will meet on Monday to discuss the formation of an interim government and organization of new elections.