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Montenegro Delays Law Easing Citizenship Amid Opposition Protests
Protesters from self-proclaimed patriotic organisations in Podgorica, Montenegro. Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
The proposed law would give people with permanent residence permits the right to vote and apply for citizenship. But protesters waving Montenegrin flags and chanting slogans against the new government accused the government of betraying national interests.
Montenegrin Minister Faces Dismissal for Srebrenica Genocide Comments
Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapic on Monday proposed the sacking of Minister of Justice, Human and Minority Rights Vladimir Leposavic after he expressed doubt about the rulings of international courts classifying the 1995 Srebrenica massacres by Bosnian Serb forces as genocide.
Krivokapic said he called on the minister to resign in a private conversation, but Leposavic refused.
Montenegro’s Empty Resorts Await Summer Season With Anxiety
Locals in Montenegro's coastal resort towns fear another bad tourist season lies ahead, as most of the resorts on the Adriatic are still almost empty. The country is recording a high number of COVID-19 cases, restrictive health measures remain in force and curfew is enforced from 10 pm to 5 am. Intercity traffic is also prohibited.
Turkey held to draw against Latvia in World Cup qualifier
The Turkish national football team settled for a frustrating 3-3 draw against Latvia on March 30 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup European Group G qualifying match.
Turkey scored the opener in the second minute as Kenan Karaman found the net with a left-foot strike in the area.
Bloomberg – Thousands came to Serbia to get a free vaccine
The president of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Marko Cadez talked to Bloomberg about vaccination weekend and some 8,500 doses of vaccines donated to business people from the region.
Serbia Vaccinates Thousands from Region Over Weekend
Some 8,500 business people from all over the Western Balkan region got their first vaccine jab against COVID-19 in Serbia over the weekend
The remarkable initiative was organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia whose head, Marko Cadez, told national broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia RTS that the action will be repeated.
Montenegrin Minister Criticised for Srebrenica Genocide Denial
Montenegro's Minister of Justice, Human and Minority Rights Vladimir Leposavic. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro.
"The embassy is concerned with comments casting doubt about what occurred in Srebrenica in 1995. We look for clarity and hope the government will unequivocally condemn the massacre and call it what it was - genocide," the US embassy said in a post on Twitter.
Thousands entering Serbia to get a vaccine VIDEO
Crossings with Bosnia and Herzegovina completely jammed.
Border crossings cameras are showing convoys of vehicles entering Serbia at the crossings of Mali Zvornik, Sremska Raca and Trbusnica.
Convoys of vehicles are also registered at the Horgos crossing, at the entrance to Serbia from Hungary, but also at Batrovci and the Sid crossing towards Croatia.
New Type of Tourism Emerges: Serbia Attracts Tourists with Free Vaccines
Foreign nationals, mainly from neighboring countries, flocked to Serbia after word spread that our western neighbor was offering free COVID-19 vaccines for foreigners.
The Serbian authorities have additional doses of AstraZeneca vaccine. Those wishing to get vaccinated are mainly from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
Montenegro Targets 2025 to be Ready for EU Accession
Montenegro's chief negotiator in EU accession talks say the country aims to be ready to join by 2025. The rest will depend on the "political will" of the bloc's 27 members
EUSAIR strategy for further green development in region
Ljubljana – Representatives of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) presented on Wednesday the initiative’s key achievements since June 2020 when Slovenia took over the year-long EUSAIR presidency. The stint at the helm has revolved around green cooperation and environmentally-friendly development.
Bulgarian Health Ministry Disproves Information by John Hopkins University – Our Country Ranks 14th in Covid Deaths in Europe
The Ministry of Health refuted the information that our country is the first in Europe and second in the world in Covid-19 mortality.
Yesterday, data from an analysis by Johns Hopkins University was released, according to which Bulgaria ranks first in Europe and second in the world in Covid-19 mortality.
In this regard, the Health Ministry made the following clarification:
Montenegro’s Relations With Serbia Remain Uneven Despite Political Changes
The Serbian and Montenegrin Prime Ministers, Ana Brnabic and Zdravko Krivokapic, at Podgorica airport, Montenegro. Photo: Government of Montenegro
The minister will be visiting Serbia almost a month after Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic donated a consignment of Russian Sputnik V COVID vaccines to Podgorica on February 17.
Route from Pozega to Bosnian border packed with 66 tunnels and 27 bridges
From there, the main route will split into two, one towards Boljare, straight to the border with Montenegro, and the other should continue towards Kotroman and the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Balkan Countries Lacking Vaccines Look to Neighbours for Jabs
Serbia, champion of the vaccination process in the Balkans, has donated thousands of jabs to its neighbours, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Albania recently started doing the same, helping Kosovo, the only country in the region that did not start its vaccination process at all.