Latest News from Montenegro
Djukanovic Seeks Influence Over New Montenegro Govt, Analysts Warn
Black on White bloc leader Dritan Abazovic (left) and Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic (right) at a conference in Budva. Photo: Atlantic Council of Montenegro
"Coup in Montenegro; They said that Abazovic was a thug"
We had a coup, the government and the president of the Assembly were changed by the votes of URA, we have the return of Djukanovic and the revitalization of that party. In the historical betrayal of the century, Abazovic voted with people who said he was a bastard", Milacic told TV Prva.
Montenegrin Parliament Sacks Speaker, Ruling Blocs Call for Protests
Parliament speaker Aleksa Becic (left) at a session in Podgorica. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
Meanwhile, the other two blocs in government announced protests if a new government is formed with the opposition Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS.
Crisis in Montenegro; "Everyone to protest" VIDEO
The initiative was signed by 38 opposition MPs led by the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS).
As previously announced, the Civic Movement URA will decide before the beginning of the Assembly session whether it will vote for the dismissal of the President of the Parliament of Montenegro.
"Abazovic bans Serbs to enter Government of Montenegro. It's that curly boy" VIDEO
"Regardless of all the events in the last days, we hope that Becic will have a chance to talk and not be replaced... If case of his dismissal, I think that the chances for an agreement have been reduced and tensions are still waiting for us," Knezevic said for TV Prva.
Political crisis in Montenegro; Police on the streets
On the two extraordinary sessions, MPs will decide separately, first on shortening the mandate of the parliament, which was proposed by the government, and then on distrust in the current executive power, which was initiated by the opposition and Dritan Abazovic's 'In Black and White' coalition.
Central European, Balkan, Athletes Dream of Glory in Beijing
With the winter Olympics in Beijing around the corner, athletes have already flown to the Chinese capital where they will compete under the five interlaced rings, symbol of the International Olympic Committee.
Russia Bans Montenegro Official in Dispute Over Fugitive Billionaire
Montenegro Interior Ministry official Zoran Miljanic at a press conference. Photo. Government of Montenegro
The Russian ministry sent a note to the embassy of Montenegro in Moscow, saying that entry was prohibited to the State Secretary of the Montenegrin Interior Ministry.
Montenegrins committed crimes against Serbs?
An investigation is underway. This information was confirmed for the RTCG web portal in response to questions about allegations that some Montenegrin citizens participated in the crime against Serbs in ajnie.
Move to Minority Government in Montenegro May Only Buy Time
Montenegro's government looks likely to fall this week; moves to replace it with a minority administration may only stave off the inevitable - early elections.
BIRN Presents Interactive Publication Within Local Journalism – European Perspectives Project
At one of the series of Platform B events, on Friday, BIRN presented its interactive publication produced within the project Local Journalism - European Perspectives.
The publication was created in collaboration with nine local media outlets from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia.
Montenegro Civic Activists Quit Anti-Graft Council as Govt Crisis Worsens
Montenegro's Deputy MP Dritan Abazovic (right) and Vanja Calovic Markovic (left) at a press conference in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Djokovic visits Orthodox monastery to finds some calm after Australian ordeal (photos)
Novak went to a monastery in Montenegro
Krivokapic removes Abazovic from another position
This is the function from the position of the president of the National Council for combating High Corruption.
Given that Krivokapi is supported by the majority of ministers in the Government, it is realistic to expect that this proposal will be voted on at today's Government session.
Pressure Rises Within Montenegro’s Crumbling Govt for Early Polls
Montenegrin parliament session in Podgorica. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
One of the Democratic Front leaders, Andrija Mandic, on Thursday said the current crisis should be solved within the ruling majority, warning that the opposition and former ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, shouldn't be allowed back into control.