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Instagram removes account showing destroyed Serb churches
An Instagram account maintained by the Student Office in Kosovska Mitrovica has been shut down for publishing "disturbing content."
The content in question are photographs posted on the account dubbed "No to Kosovo's Membership in UNESCO," showing destroyed Serb holy places and cemeteries in Kosovo.
Montenegro Drops Probe Into Journalist's Brutal Assault
Montenegro's prosecution on Monday closed the investigation into the attack on the journalist Tufik Softic who was assaulted outside his home in November 2007 and left with serious injuries.
The eight-year investigation was concluded with no results and no suspects indicted.
Kosovo Parliament ratifies agreement with EU
Kosovo's Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ratify a stabilization and association agreement with the European Union, considered a milestone for its economic growth.
The 120-seat Parliament voted with 86 votes for the deal signed last week in Strasbourg, France, that opens the way to eventual full membership in the EU, Kosovo's main trading partner.
Montenegro Opposition Plans New Protest Rallies
Montenegro's strongest opposition alliance, the Democratic Front, announced a fresh anti-government protest for Saturday in the coastal town of Herceg Novi, demanding the formation of a transitional government in place of Prime Minister Djukanovic, who has been in power since the early 1990s.
U.S. "strongly supports" Montenegro's NATO membership
The U.S. strongly supports Montenegro's membership in NATO, it was said as Montenegrin Speaker Ranko Krivokapic met with influential congressmen and senators.
Montenegro Protesters Fired Up by Poverty
Montenegrins who have been protesting for weeks for the resignation of veteran Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic's government took to the streets led by an opposition which is calling for fair elections and a tougher fight against corruption and organised crime.
Montenegro Opposition Mulls Options After Clashes
Montenegro's strongest opposition alliance, the Democratic Front, vowed on Sunday to continue and strengthen its "fight for freedom", after two of its officials were arrested when police broke up an anti-government demonstration late on Saturday in Podgorica.
Montenegrin police fire teargas to disperse opposition
Police in Montenegro on Oct. 24 fired teargas for the second successive weekend to break up around 5,000 protesters who marched on the parliament demanding the resignation of veteran Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and snap elections.
Germany Puts in Place Tougher Asylum Rules
New, tougher asylum rules will take effect in Germany on Saturday, a week earlier than planned, as the country is faced with an unprecedented migrant influx, AFP has reported.
Montenegro Opposition Promises Peaceful Protest
The strongest opposition alliance, the Democratic Front, will stage a new rally in the capital Podgorica on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic and early elections.
Kosovo Parliament Hit by Tear Gas Again
MPs from the opposition Vetevendosje (Self-Determination Movement) set off tear gas inside the parliament chamber on Friday, forcing lawmakers to evacuate.
They also set off gas in front of the parliamentary speaker's office just before the start of Friday's session.
Neighbors' UNESCO vote on Kosovo "to reflect on relations"
Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic has commented on Montenegro's and Macedonia's vote in favor of recommending Kosovo for membership in UNESCO.
Montenegro PM Says He Will Not Bow to Protests
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic on Thursday said that his government had full legitimacy and will not quit in the face of opposition protests in the capital, Podgorica.
Kosovo opposition insists on annulment of Brussels agreement
Kosovo parliamentary opposition has not accepted President Atifete Jahjaga's initiative for talks with government officials.
They want the government to fist give up on the Brussels agreement with Belgrade and a demarcation agreement with Montenegro.
Protesters in Podgorica Demand Resignation of Montenegro's Government
Several thousand people continued their protests in the capital of Montenegro on Sunday, calling on the government of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic to resign.
Tensions ran high as the security measures were heightened after violent clashes between protesters and riot police had taken place on Saturday, Balkan Insight informs.