Latest News from Montenegro
More Clashes as Police Break-up Podgorica Protest
Police in Montenegro fired tear gas on Saturday to disband hundreds of protesters who have been calling for the government to resign and hold early elections amid allegations of corruption and election fraud.
At least three opposition leaders and several MPs were injured during the violence, which erupted when protesters tried to march toward the parliament headquarters in Podgorica.
Best retailers in Slovenia, worst in Montenegro
Retailers in Slovenia are the best in the region and are followed by their colleagues in Serbia, while Montenegro is a synonym for poor retail service.
Kosovo:Opposition demands abandonment of Brussels agreements
Opposition in Kosovo pressed the government in Pristina demanding that agreements reached with Belgrade in Brussels and be abandoned.
The parties said the protests they were staging in the Pristina parliament would not stop until Pristina's signatures were withdrawn from those documents as well as from the agreement on the demarcation with Montenegro.
Montenegro Hosts NATO Amid Protests
NATO officials were greeted with protests and an invitation to visit anti-government demonstrators during a high-level visit to the Montenegrin capital on Wednesday.
Renzi: We have to open up to Balkans
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi stated Wednesday that Europe needs to open up to the Balkans, including Serbia, Montenegro and Albania.
On the occasion of the forthcoming session of the European Council, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi stated Wednesday that Europe needs to open up to the Balkans, including Serbia, Montenegro and Albania.
Montenegro Opposition Splits Over Parliament Boycott
Opposition parties failed to agree on whether they should jointly start a boycott of parliament on Wednesday, after their proposed electoral reform amendments aimed at ensuring free and fair polls were not adopted.
Tickets for 2015 Junior Eurovision Go on Sale in Bulgaria
The tickets for the 2015 Junior Eurovision, which is scheduled to take place at the Arena Armeec hall in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on November 21, went on sale on Monday.
The prices of tickets range between BGN 40 and 60, with a 50 % discount available for children aged under 14 years.
Montenegro Gay Pride Postponed Amid Political Turmoil
The organisers of the Pride march confirmed on Monday that it will be postponed due to the current protest rallies against alleged government corruption, which have been going on for over two weeks.
Marks & Spencer Leaving 5 SEE Countries
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has announced it is pulling out of Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia.
M&S has 12 stores (employing 106 people) in these five Southeastern European countries, three of them in Bulgaria.
Montenegro Woos EU by Matching Sanctions
Montenegro has expanded the list of countries against which it has an arms embargo, allying itself further with the EU, which it hope to join.
A government document, which BIRN has seen, shows that the list of countries against which the sanctions have been imposed to include Belarus, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Egypt, Somalia and Zimbabwe.
Montenegro Protesters Refuse to Quit Streets
Despite an order from the local authorities to unblock traffic in the centre of Podgorica, protesters on Wednesday said they would use "their bodies" to defend their right to demonstrate against Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic's government.
IMF Projects Economic Growth for Bulgaria of 1.7 % in 2015, 1.9 % in 2016
According to the latest World Economic Outlook of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which was released on Tuesday, the Bulgarian economy is expected to register a growth of 1.7 % in 2015.
Thus Bulgarian GDP will retain its 2014 level and it is projected to increase further to 1.9 % in 2016.
Bulgaria's Lukoil Neftochim Remains Third Biggest Company in Southeast Europe
Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, the largest crude oil refinery in Southeastern Europe and the largest industrial enterprise in Bulgaria, retained its third position in the latest annual ranking of SeeNews released on Tuesday.
The company which specialises in the production of fuel, petrochemicals and polymers retained its ranking from 2013.
Montenegro Activists Defy 'Unlawful Protest' Ban
Hundreds of protesters in several major towns demonstrated on Monday against Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic's administration, which they accuse of widespread corruption, undemocratic practices and election fraud.
Anti-Government Rallies Spread in Montenegro
The Montenegrin opposition announced new rallies for several major towns on Monday while thousands of anti-government protesters continued demonstrations in the capital, Podgorica, calling for the government to resign.