Latest News from Montenegro

Montenegro's New Leftists Carry Torch for Syriza

An opposition MP and former union leader, Janko Vucinic, on Friday announced the formation of a new left-wing party modeled on Greece's Syriza, which will rally the country's "looted and disenfranchised" workers.

Montenegrin activists work to increase support for NATO

Montenegrin activists work to increase support for NATO

NATO membership is beneficial because it improves democratic principles, state security and EU integration, experts and citizens say.

Citizens need to become more aware of what NATO membership would mean for the country, activists say. [AFP]

Snowstorms Claim Man's Life in Bosnia

Heavy snow which has left parts of Southeast Europe paralyzed took on Friday the life of a 53-year-old man buried by a landslide in the central part of the country.

The landslide was triggered by snowfall and rains which flooded Bosnia-Herzegovina in the past few days, the BalkanInsight website writes.

Montenegro Shrugs off French Veto on NATO Enlargement

Prime Minister Minister Milo Djukanovic on Wednesday said Montenegro expects an invitation to join NATO by the end of the year and is working hard to meet the conditions.

Commenting on the French President's statement of opposition to NATO enlargement, Djukanovic said he did not see in Francois Hollande's words any intention to revise NATO's policy towards Montenegro.

Rule of Law Worries US Firms in Montenegro

The latest survey of the American Chamber of Commerce in Montenegro, AmCham, released on Wednesday, suggests that a significant number of US companies - 70 per cent - do not believe that the rule of law has improved and more than half see "uneven implementation of the laws" as an issue.

Balkans Remain Paralyzed by Storms and Strong Winds

The Reya Cyclone has taken over the Balkans causing prolific snowfalls, strong winds and low temperatures in a number of regions.

Code red has been issued for Adriatic countries and the Eastern parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina on account of the imminent dangerous storms that have the potential to cause severe damages.

Podgorica "expects NATO invitation" by end of year

Podgorica "expects NATO invitation" by end of year

PODGORICA -- Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic has said that his country was steadily moving toward the EU and NATO.

According to him, Montenegro will be invited to join the western military alliance "by the end of the year."

Juncker Urges Montenegro to Settle Aluminium Case

The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, on Tuesday warned Montenegro that it risks bankruptcy if it loses an arbitration case with the Central European Aluminium Company, CEAC, which is seeking almost a billion euro in compensation for its alleged losses in the country.

US Pushes Montenegro to Punish Fighting Abroad

The US ambassador in Podgorica, Margaret Ann Uyehara, on Monday praised the efforts of Montenegro to curb violent extremists but urged MPs to speedily adopt amendments to the criminal code, penalising participation in foreign battles.

Montenegrin companies interested in buying Serbian ones

BELGRADE - Serbia's Minister of Economy Zeljko Sertic has said after a meeting with his counterpart from Montenegro Vladimir Kavaric that Montenegrin companies are interested in taking part in privatisation in Serbia.

Montenegrin held in Damascus for smuggling arms and drugs

Montenegrin held in Damascus for smuggling arms and drugs

PODGORICA -- A 37-year-old man from Berane in northeastern Montenegro was arrested in Damascus, Syria, on suspicion that he was smuggling drugs and weapons.

Region shares similar corruption issues within police

BELGRAD - Transparency, internal contril and more integrity are key in solving the problem of corruption in the police forces of the region, which share similar issues, according to the conclusion of the conference on responsibility in police work in Western Balkans, held on Friday.

Nikolic pledges support to work, development of NBS

BELGRADE - Speaking at the main event marking the National Library of Serbia Day and the National Book Day, Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said on Friday that, as the patron of the National Library of Serbia (NBS), he will back its work and development, noting that the role of the NBS is unavoidable in preserving the Serbian language, the Cyrillic alphabet and the cultural heritage.

Montenegro Police Chided Over Organized Crime Wave

Parliament's Committee for Security and Defence on Friday said police and prosecutors need to be more efficient in the fight against organized crime after increased activity by members of organized criminal groups was registered.

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