Latest News from Montenegro
Divers Clear More Mines off Montenegro's Seabed
Police divers and de-miners have found more than 600 unexploded anti-ship mines, bombs and other explosive devices in Montenegrin waters this year.
The underwater mines, left over from World War I and II, were located and neutralized off shore in the bay near the resort towns of Kotor and Tivat.
Montenegro "must do everything to be invited to NATO"
Montenegro "must do everything to be invited to NATO"
PODGORICA -- Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic has said that his country "must not miss the chance to receive an invitation to join NATO next year."
In his New Year's address on Wednesday, he said Montenegro in 2014 proved to be a reliable partner to the European Union and NATO.
Montenegrins See Doctors and Police as Most Corrupt
More than a quarter of citizens of Montenegro believe corruption is most widespread in the health sector, according to a new survey. The police come in the second place, while one in ten citizens believes corruption is most common in the judiciary.
NATO Awards Montenegrin Troops in Afghanistan
Montenegro's contingent in the NATO-led ISAF operation in Afghanistan was awarded on Tuesday in a ceremony held at the Allied base in Mazar-e Sharif in northern Afghanistan.
Serb Church in Montenegro Blasts Gay 'Sinners'
In its annual statement issued on Sunday, the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral blasted "same-sex fornication" and implicity accused Montenegro's pro-EU government of encouraging it.
Region blanketed by snow, cold snap to continue
Region blanketed by snow, cold snap to continue
Snow helped by strong winds blanketed most of the Western Balkans, with air temperatures dropping to below freezing and getting colder by the hour on Monday.
The cold weather is set to continue the next few days, according to forecasters.
Mihajlovic: Secret deals caused billions worth of damage
BELGRADE - The state is willing to provide assistance to healthy companies, Serbian Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Zorana Mihajlovic said on Monday, presenting the white and black lists of contractors.
Montenegro Offers Foreign Movie-makers Rebates
Montenegro's government has adopted a new Bill on Cinematography, which contains financial incentives for foreign producers aiming to film in the country.
Under the new law, foreign producers filming in Montenegro will have the right to a refund of up to 20 per cent of the money they invest.
Third of Montenegrins Working in 'Grey' Economy
A survey conducted by the Labour Ministry in Montenegro indicates that over 14 per cent of all those working in the country work completely in the black market - which means their employment is not registered in any form or taxed.
Montenegro's Churches Row Over Royal Home
Supporters of two rival Orthodox churches in Montenegro are feuding over which of them should have the right to the old summer home of King Nikola, Montenegro's last monarch.
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Cheaper phone calls with BiH, Macedonia, Montenegro
BELGRADE - Serbian citizens will be able to enjoy cheaper phone calls with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia, as the prices of the services will gradually decrease in the next three years, Director of the Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) Milan Jankovic said on Thursday.
Patriarch Neofit Issues Christmas Blessing for Bulgarians across the Globe
Patriarch Neofit, the head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, is serving the traditional Christmas Day service at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia.
Neofit is casting a prayer for good health and long lives and with a blessing to all Bulgarian Orthodox Christians around the world.
Montenegrin Journalists' Poor Deal Highlighted
Most journalists of the 890 journalists working for 57 media outlets in Montenegro earn less than the national average, according to new research published by the country's Media Trade Union.
Montenegro PM Sets Sights on Growth in 2015
At this year's public cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic said he expected economic growth of about 2 per cent in 2015, which is lower than was planned but higher compared to the region, the eurozone and the EU in general.
"Citizens should decide on Montenegro's NATO membership"
"Citizens should decide on Montenegro's NATO membership"
PODGORICA -- Russia's ambassador to Montenegro says it would be democratic to include citizens in the decision making process on Montenegro's NATO membership.
Andrei Nesterenko also spoke against the argument that membership in the military alliance "means more democracy."