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Abazovic Promises Montenegro’s New Govt Will Hold Elections in 2023
Montenegrin Prime Minister-designate Dritan Abazovic at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Abazovic said that the mandate of his government will be one year, and that its main task will be to prepare state institutions for next spring's early elections.
Vesna Medenica: Alleged ‘Judicial Protector’ of Montenegro’s Elite
The former president of the Supreme Court, Vesna Medenica, is the first top judicial official to be arrested for abuse of office in Montenegro, despite decades of accusations about widespread corruption in the Adriatic country.
Montenegrin Govt Warns of Increase in Religious Extremism
An inscription reading 'Islamic State, State of Raqqa, Islamic Services Commission, Unified Taxation Office' painted on a wall of a destroyed building in Raqqa, Syria. Photo: EPA-EFE/AHMED MARDNLI
Montenegro Arrests Ex-Head of Supreme Court for Abuse of Office
Former president of the Montenegrin Supreme Court Vesna Medenica at a press conference. Photo: PR Centar
In the transcripts of the conversations using the encrypted messaging application Sky ECC, Milos Medenica claimed his mother was aware of their illegal business and said that they can expect protection from her.
Media reported that she was arrested for abuse of office.
Germany states: "New era"
Olaf Scholz called for accelerating the accession of the Western Balkans to the European Union, which has been blocked for years, mentioning a "new era" in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
At a joint press conference with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised to help advance the issue.
US Sanctions Seven People as “Serious Threat” to Balkan Stability
The United States sanctioned seven people in politics, media and justice in the Balkans on Monday, calling them a "serious threat to regional stability" and the cause of democracy.
Montenegro’s Divided Govt Finally Silences Russian Media
Montenegrin government session in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
The government adopted the measures on Friday, more than five weeks after it joined EU sanctions on Moscow on March 1.
Deputy Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic said the move covers a wide package of restrictions on Russian officials, banks, companies and media.
BIRN Fact-Check: Can Kosovo Reopen its Border Deal with Montenegro?
On March 31, Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwartz said demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro was still not over, also pointing out that the border has yet to be marked on the ground by state commissions of both countries.
Montenegrin Deputy PM’s Push to Penalize ‘Fake News’ Condemned
Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On March 2, the leader of Black on White, the smallest bloc in the former ruling coalition, was proposed as prime minister-designate after he announced the formation of a new minority government.
Montenegro Govt Criticized for Again Delaying Russia Sanctions
Montenegrin Government session in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
An MP for the largest opposition party, the former ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, Milos Nikolic, accused the government of ruining the country's reputation.
Montenegro Urged to Prevent Volunteer Fighters Going to Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers in Independence Square in Kyiv. Photo: EPA-EFE/ZURAB KURTSIKIDZE.
The Ukrainian embassy on Monday issued an appeal on its Facebook page for foreign citizens to help in Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces, although the post was deleted after being republished by some media outlets.
Montenegro Promises to Compensate for Publishing Self-Isolators’ Names
Montenegrin army officers guarding quarantine in the town of Niksic. Photo: Government of Montenegro
According to government data, 2,720 persons filed lawsuits against the state for publishing their names on lists of people ordered to self-isolate.
Keeping Secrets: Montenegro’s Yugoslav-Era Intelligence Files Stay Closed
Vujicic cautioned however that the process requires a stable government, which politically-turbulent Montenegro does not have at the moment.
Pahor hods several bilateral meetings in Munich
Munich – President Borut Pahor held several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, focussing on the Ukraine crisis, including with his Finish and Montenegrin counterparts.
Podgorica: "It would be scandalous"
Prime Minister of Montenegro, Zdravko Krivokapi, could decide on the election of the President of the Administrative Court at the session of the Judicial Council on February 25, several lawyers told Vijesti yesterday, while the Judicial Council did not provide an answer whether this could be disputable.