Latest News from Montenegro
Greece gets EU fire-fighting assistance (video)
In an immediate response to a request for assistance from Greece, the EU provided firefighting planes to help stop the spread of forest fires in several parts of the country, including in the outskirts of Athens.
Ex-Yugoslav general arrested in Montenegro
A former Yugoslav general was arrested in Montenegro on July 19 on suspicion of having committed war crimes in the 1990s, an official source in Podgorica said.
Russian Tourists Start Returning to Montenegro
The number of Russian tourists visiting Montenegro has increased compared to last year, data from the National Tourism Organization have revealed.
According to the data, in the first half of the year, Russian visitors made up 22 per cent of the total tourist arrivals, 5 per cent more than in the same period last year.
Kosovo Neighbours Pledge to Work Harder on Returnees
Representatives from Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia and Kosovo, dealing with the issue of displaced persons from the 1999 conflict, met in Pristina on Wednesday to discuss regional solutions to a problem persisting 16 years since the war in Kosovo ended.
Pro-ISIS Video Calls for Balkan Caliphate
A new video published on July 10 on YouTube, named "Put hilafa", which in Bosniak means "Way of caliphate", calls for the establishment of a caliphate in the Balkans - Serbia above all.
The video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with the video has been terminated.
Balkans Floods Germany With Asylum Requests
Kosovo leads the Western Balkan countries in terms of the number of asylum seekers in Germany this year.
It was responsible for 31,400 requests over six months from January to June 2015, followed by citizens of Albania, Serbia and Macedonia, the Germany Interior Ministry said in a press release on Monday.
Montenegro Opposition Pledges Fresh Round of Protests
The Democratic Front is planning new protests aimed at forcing out Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic - who has held power since 1991 - on September 27, it said on Monday.
Montenegrin embassy marks holiday with reception
Relations between Serbia and Montenegro are "at the best level since their establishment in the 19th century," says Montenegrin Ambassador Branislav Micunovic.
He made the statement during a reception in Belgrade on Monday, held on the occasion of Montenegro's Statehood Day.
Serbia Jails Saric For 20 Years For Drugs Smuggling
Besides Saric, the court in Belgrade jailed around 30 defendants, 14 of whom are still on the run.
After being found guilty of smuggling more than five tons of cocaine from South America in 2008 and 2009, the gang members received jail sentences of five months to 20 years each.
This was a first-instance verdict and both the accused and the prosecution can appeal.
Greece 'Should Follow Bulgaria's Currency Model in Case of Grexit'
Bulgaria is the better currency model for Greece if the country slides towards Grexit, renowned economist Prof Steve Hanke says.
Bulgaria's PM, Montenegro's President Discuss Opportunities for Power Exports to Italy
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has suggested at a meeting with Montenegro's President Filip Vujanovic that Bulgaria may use a high-voltage link between Montenegro and Italy, which is yet to be completed, in order to export electricity to Italy.
Borisov and Vujanovic met Friday at the Council of Ministers building in Sofia, according to the press office of the Bulgarian government.
Bulgaria to Continue Supporting Euro-Atlantic Integration of Montenegro - President
President Rosen Plevneliev assured that Bulgaria will continue supporting the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Montenegro.
Plevneliev said this after his meeting with the President of Montenegro Filip Vujanovic in Sofia on Thursday, the website of the president informs.
Brussels Manneken Pis Gets Montenegrin Look
One of Europe's best known statues and a national treasure of Belgium, the Manneken Pis, was dressed on Thursday in Montenegin traditional costume ahead of Montenegro's National Day.
Croatia PM Urges NATO to Admit Montenegro
Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic underlined the importance of Montenegro's NATO membership for Croatia, at a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Zagreb on Thursday.
"This is something that interests Croatia, bearing in mind that Montenegro is a neighboring state and security in this part of Europe and the region is an important matter for us," the PM stated.
Exit Festival Returns with Big Names
Exit is back in Novi Sad again this year as the organizers celebrate the 15th birthday of this annual music festival. Besides Exit in Novi Sad, fans this year will be able to follow the musical adventure to Montenegro with the Sea Dance festival.