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Croatian food exporters faced with Russian "nyet"

Croatian food exporters faced with Russian "nyet"

ZAGREB -- A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week in response to western sanctions has also hit seven Croatian companies.

Montenegro ‘Regrets’ Inclusion in Russia’s Sanctions Net

Montenegro, once a close ally of Russia, is among the countries facing Russian counter-measures, having joined Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its role in the Ukraine crisis.

On Wednesday, Russia declared a one-year ban on the import of agricultural products from those countries that had either imposed sanctions against it, or had supported those measures.

Montenegro to be affected by Russian sanctions

Montenegro to be affected by Russian sanctions

PODGORICA -- Montenegro, which previously joined EU sanctions against Russia, is now among the countries targeted by Russian counter measures.

On Wednesday, Russia declared a one-year ban on import of some agricultural products from those states that imposed sanctions against it, or joined those measures.

Progressive Club warns of decline in Serbs' rights in region

BELGRADE - In previous six years, a decline in the political rights of the Serb people in the region has been noted, and this trend has been particularly marked in the last two years, reads a regular report by the Progressive Club.

Handball: Three Romanian players selected to U-18 All Star Team

After claiming victory on Sunday in the final of the Women's Youth (U18) World Handball Championship in Macedonia, Romania's team came to have three representatives in the All Star Team of the 2014 Women's Junior World Championship.

Young Turks claim another European title in basketball

Host Turkey beat Serbia 85-68 to win the U-18 European Basketball Championship on Aug. 3 in the Central Anatolian province of Konya.

Okben Ulubay collected 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and three blocks for the champions, while Tolga Geçim led all scorers with 18 points.

Montenegro's First Domestic Film in Years to Premiere

An audience in Montenegro will a chance to see the country's first domestic film in years on Monday, when "The Boys from the Marx and Engelsa street" ("Dječaci iz ulice Marksa i Englesa") has its first public showing at the Herceg Novi film festival.

Filming has taken nearly four years because of numerous financial problems.

Men's water polo team eyes gold medal at Rio Olympics

BELGRADE - Last weekend's gold medal at the European Water Polo Championship in Budapest takes the Serbian men's national water polo team another step closer to the main objective - winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games, says head coach Dejan Savic.

Dodik: Seats in Serbian parliament for Serbs outside Serbia

BELGRADE - President of Republika Srpska (RS) Milorad Dodik has called for changes in Serbia’s electoral legislation to enable the Serbs outside Serbia to have representatives in the Serbian parliament.

Summer Storms Rip Through Croatia, Montenegro

Heavy rain struck Zagreb and the northern Medjimurje region of Croatia on Wednesday as the Western Balkan region continues to suffer more freak weather.

A brief but heavy storm ripped up trees, cut some tramlines, flooded basements and hit the Maksimir stadium, home of FC Dinamo, ripping the roof off the bench for substitutes and the protective fence.

Montenegro Looks to Cruise Liners to Save Season

Montenegro's hard-pressed tourist industry is looking to cruise liners for salvation this summer, after what looks like a disappointing season.

Montenegro Capital Faces Period of 'Technical' Rule

Following a two-month political crisis over who should run the capital city, Montenegro's Social Democratic Party, SDP, which is led by the speaker of parliament, Ranko Krivokapic, has asked the opposition parties to support the formation of a provisional "technical" government.

SDP-DPS Feud Escalates

UN Mediator Arrives Empty Handed in Macedonia

On arrival in Skopje on Monday, UN mediator Matthew Nimetz said he was bringing no new proposal on his two-day visit, but rather old ideas that were worth considering further.

“I don’t have a new proposal but I have some things in my head," Nimetz told reporters.

Serbia returns to Junior Eurovision Song Contest

BELGRADE - Serbia returns to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest after a three-year absence.

The Radio and Television of Serbia confirmed that it will send a representative to the 12th Junior Eurovision Song Contest, adding that the manner in which the Serbian entry will be selected is to be announced at a later date.

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