Latest News from Montenegro
US Senators to Vote on Montenegro's NATO Bid
The US Senate is expected to vote on Wednesday on the ratification of the protocol on Montenegro's accession to NATO, which would mark the final step in the Balkan country's membership process.
Montenegro on Alert Over Rise in Cyber Attacks
After several pro-government portals and state institutions' websites went down during the October elections, Montenegro plans to tighten cyber security to protect the government's data and records.
The government in Podgorica plans to introduce mandatory training for all public employees and to establish a joint team to deal with such incidents.
Serbian Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Eve
Serbian Eastern Orthodox believers, the country's majority Christian denomination, are on Friday, January 6, marking Christmas Eve.
Christmas is a public holiday in Serbia celebrated on January 7, according to the Julian calendar. Among the countries where churches adhere to the same calendar are also Belarus, Georgia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Russia, and Ukraine.
Montenegro Releases Crime Reporter Martinovic
After almost year and a half in detention on drug smuggling charges, Montenegro has freed crime reporter Jovo Martinovic, his family confirmed to BIRN on Thursday.
Martinovic was released on Wednesday to face his ongoing trial before a court in Podgorica on drug-related charges that he has several times denied.
Albania: Europe’s cannabis paradise
Albania has become a major cannabis growing region. The police seem to have no power over the situation. Is the Balkan nation losing the battle against the illegal drug trade? Lindita Arapi reports from Albania.
Macedonia Gives Mute Response to Serbian FM's Name Comments
Macedonia's Foreign Ministry is cautious in its response to comments by Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic, who earlier this week said Belgrade made a mistake when it recognized Macedonia under that name.
The Serbian top diplomat then explained the name FYROM would be used multilaterally and that using the name "Macedonia' harmed Serbia's "Greek brothers".
Vucic: Serbia to help Serb institutions in Montenegro
BELGRADE - The Serbian government will assist all institutions of Montenegro's ethnic Serbs and, like it is helping Serbs elsewhere in the region, it will also help Serbs in Montenegro, PM Aleksandar Vucic said at a meeting with the leader of Montenegro's New Serb Democracy party, Andrija Mandic.
Bozovic to remain Red Star Belgrade manager
BELGRADE - Montenegrin football manager Miodrag Bozovic on Monday confirmed he would remain in charge at Red Star Belgrade in the second half of the 2016/2017 season next spring.
Following speculation that he might resign after clinching the Serbian Superliga top spot at the end of the autumn part of the season, Bozovic said he would see out the club's title defence campaign.
Montenegro's Bosniaks Thwart Njegos National Holiday
The Montenegrin government informed parliament on Wednesday that it will withdraw a bill on public holidays which was to include a state holiday to mark the birth in 1813 of Njegos, a bishop, prince and poet who ruled Montenegro in the 19th century.
Leader of opposition Montenegrin party visits Belgrade
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with President of the New Serb Democracy from Montenegro Andrija Mandic.
Montenegro Issues Warrant For Alleged Coup Plotters
The Montenegrin prosecution on Tuesday said an arrest warrant had been issued for five persons in connection with "terrorist" activities - including plans to kill the former Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic on election day, October 16.
Serbian Church in Montenegro Slams Planned Dams
The Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro said that it had formed a committee for the protection of nature and cultural and spiritual values of the Moraca River after the government revealed plans to build several hydropower plants there.
4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Montenegro
A 4.4- magnitude earthquake has rocked Montenegro, reported the European Mediterranean seismological centre.
At the moment, there are no reports of injured people or serious material damages, reported Nova TV.
The earthquake was at a depth of 13 km with epicentre 61 km west of the capital Podgorica and 31 km from Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Montenegro Urged to Radically Change Healthcare Funding
Montenegro's Health Insurance Fund says the public health system needs to find a new financial model to overcome its current crisis and provide care to thousands of people struggling to access basic care.
Enhanced Security Measures Introduced Along Bulgaria's Borders, Military Sites
Increased security measures have been introduced along Bulgaria's borders and at military sites, announced the chief of defence General Konstantin Popov at Novo Selo. The final stage of the multi-national military training exercise Platinum Lion took place there on Tuesday. The exercise was observed by the ambassadors of the USA, Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.