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Zukorlić: Amfilohije and genocide
Zukorlić: Amfilohije and genocide
NOVI PAZAR -- Sandzak Mufti's involved the Metropolitan of the Serbian Orthodox Church into the further debate on the influence of Zukorlić on Muslims in Montenegro.
Djuric: Gov't appreciates OSCE's contribution in KiM
BELGRADE - Director of the Serbian government's Office for Kosovo-Metohija (KiM) Marko Djuric said during talks he had with representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Wednesday that the Serbian government appreciates the contribution the OSCE Mission in KiM was making to help normalize relations and improve the conditions of life in the province.
Montenegro Gay Pride Rescheduled for October
The Montenegrin capital will host its second Gay Pride parade late in October, in spite of the violent attacks on activists that marred the first parade in the country last year.
Queer Montenegro, the organizer of Montenegro Pride 2014, said on Tuesday said preparations were underway to hold the march in October, but did not specify a date due to "security reasons."
Montenegro Muslims Battle Over Toddlers' Playground
The opening of a religious kindergarten in northern Montenegro under the auspices of the Islamic Community in Serbia has reignited a bitter feud between two Islamic organisations in the area - the Islamic Community of Montenegro and its sister organisation in Serbia, led by the Mufti of Sandzak, Muamer Zukorlic.
Four Balkan States Agree to Reduce Roaming Fees to EU Level
Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Macedonia have agreed on a gradual decrease of roaming charges for mobile communications.
The four countries will also demand from Brussels to consider changes to roaming prices for their citizens visiting the union, BGNES wire service quotes Serbia's Trade Minister Rasim Ljajic as saying.
'Joy of Europe' begins on October 2
BELGRADE - Belgrade will become a place of joy and creativity that children from across the globe will share with their peers and adults as part of the event titled "Joy of Europe" from October 2-5.
This year's event will be 45th in a row, and will start off with a carnival, meaning that participants will stage a walk through Belgrade's pedestrian zone.
Deal on reduction of roaming fees signed
Deal on reduction of roaming fees signed
BUDVA -- Rasim Ljajic signed an agreement on the reduction of roaming charges with the relevant ministers of Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) and Macedonia.
Balkan States to Cut Mobile Roaming Charges
The telecommunications ministers of Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia signed an agreement in the Montenegrin town of Budva on Monday to limit sky-high roaming charges in the region by reducing the fees in phases over the next three years.
Tennis: Andreea Mitu wins ITF Podgorica (Montenegro) tournament
Romanian tennis player Andreea Mitu (seeded fourth) has won the 25,000-dollar ITF Podgorica (Montenegro) tournament, on Sunday, after disposing of Russian player Vitalia Diatchenko in the final, by 6-1, 6-4.
Agreement on cutting roaming charges to be signed Monday
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications Rasim Ljajic will on Monday in Budva, Montenegro, sign an agreement on cutting roaming charges in regional public mobile networks.
The agreement will be signed by the ministers of Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Albania.
EU: EUR 1.5 billion for Serbia
BRUSSELS - Serbia can count on more than EUR 1.5 billion from the Instrument of Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) over the next 6 years, the European Commission said on Friday.
Montenegro Parliament to Mull Islamist Threats
Parliament's Committee for Security and Defence on Monday will consider a report from the Agency for National Security on potential threats to the country from Islamist extremists and members of the Wahhabi movement.
China as special guest of International Belgrade Book Fair
BELGRADE - The 59th International Belgrade Book Fair will be held at the Belgrade Fair from October 26 to November 2 under the motto 'It's time for a book', and this year's special guest will be the People's Republic of China.
Macedonia at Bottom of Regional Wage Table
A report on average wages in former Yugoslavia countries and Albania, compiled by Anadolu news agency, says Slovenes earn most in the region per month, with average wages of 1,002 euro.
This comes as no surprise, as the country has been a member of the EU for almost 10 years and was the wealthiest republic in Yugoslavia.
Montenegro to Form Prosecution to Hunt 'Big Fish”
Montenegro has decided to establish a special prosecution office for organized crime and corruption, war crimes and human trafficking - to prove that it is a serious candidate for membership of the European Union.