Latest News from Montenegro
Montenegro Jails Three for Abusing Gay Activist
A court in Podgorica on Thursday jailed three men for verbally attacking and harassing the director of the LGBT Forum Progres, Stevan Milivojevic, in April.
Judge Zeljka Jovovic said the three men carried out an "unprovoked" verbal attack on Milivojevic solely because of his sexual orientation.
Region "needs money, not seminars" from EU - PM
Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said in Albania on Thursday that "regional countries must work on joint infrastructure projects and seek support from the EU."
He was addressing "Tirana Talks" of the Vienna Economic Forum, where prime ministers of Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and also Kosovo are taking part.
Balkans Features Low on Global Terrorism Map
A global risk map shows countries in the Balkan region have only a low to medium risk of terrorist attacks.
Launched on Wednesday by Aon Risk Solutions, a leading global risk management groups, in partnership with the Risk Advisory Group, the map provides insight for businesses aiming to reduce their exposure to risk.
Cheaper roaming announced in region starting June 30
The inter-state agreement on reducing roaming charges inked by Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia will come into force on June 30.
Serbian Minister of Telecommunications Rasim Ljajic told this to Tanjug on Thursday.
Montenegro: School apologizes to anti-NATO teen
A teenager in Montenegro's town of Kotor whose photo published in the school paper was edited to remove an anti-NATO message has received an apology.
The Kotor Gymnasium Director Bozo Perovic apologized to Vanja Jotic and his parents, the Podgorica-based daily Vijesti is reporting.
Foes of Montenegrin Independence 'Planned to Kill Bishop'
Prime Minister Djukanovic on Wednesday revealed that the security services had information that opponents of Montenegrin independence planned to murder the leading Serbian cleric in the country - a passionate oponent of independence - to discredit the independence cause.
Montenegro's Top Independent TV Faces Bankruptcy
A day after Montenegro's Tax Administration filed a petition to declare TV Vijesti bankrupt, Vladan Micunovic, chief editor of TV Vijesti, told BIRN on Wednesday that the request was proof that the government was determined to punish critical voices in the media.
Bulgaria's Chief of Defence Staff to Attend Annual Balkan Countries CHODs Conference
Vice Admiral Rumen Nikolov, Chief of Defence Staff of Bulgaria, will participate in the Annual Meeting of the Chiefs of Defence/General Staffs of the Balkan Countries on May 27-28 in Budva, Montenegro.
Italy Backs Montenegro's NATO Aspirations
Italy supports Montenegro's bid to join NATO, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said at a meeting with his Montenegrin counterpart, Filip Vujanovic, on Tuesday.
Mattarella said he was confident that Montenegro would obtain an invitation to join the Western military alliance by the end of the year .
"Montenegro to get NATO invitation by end of year"
Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who is visiting Montenegro, has assessed that this country is ready for membership in NATO.
Mattarella on Tuesday added that he is confident Montenegro will get an invitation to join by the end of the year.
Montenegro Firms Spy Business Opportunities in NATO
The Montenegrin Chamber of Commerce on Monday said companies in the country hope to do important business with NATO armies as a result of obtaining a coveted NATO code.
According to official data, 25 companies have thus far obtained the NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code, NCAGE. The first company to win an NCAGE award was in 2012.
Bulgaria President to Take Over SE European Cooperation Process
Bulgaria's head of state is due to take over from Albania the presidency of the Southeastern European Cooperation Process (SEECP) while on a visit to Tirana on Tuesday, his press office has said.
President Rosen Plevneliev is to take part in a Tuesday summit bringing together all heads of state and government of countries who participate in the SEECP.
Montenegrins Battle to Save Endangered Dolphins
Scientists of the Institute of Marine Biology and the University of Montenegro on Monday launched a research project to identify the number and types of dolphin in the Albanian part of the Adriatic, in order to try and preserve one of the most endangered spieces in the region.
President Nikolic warns of danger posed by "Greater Albania" plans
President Nikolic warns of danger posed by "Greater Albania" plans
The latest terrorist attacks in the region "confirm fears that creators of the so-called Greater Albania are not resting,president of Serbia Tomislav Nikolic has said.
Romanians Linked to HSBC Scandal Face Probe
The Romanian Agency for Fiscal Administration, ANAF, is to verify whether there are differences between the money declared by the 50 HSBC clients and the amounts found in their accounts in Switzerland, according to media reports on Monday.
Any unreported income will be taxed at 16 per cent, ANAF officials were quoted as saying by Digi24 television.