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Head of Montenegrin Public Broadcaster Re-Elected Despite Court Ruling
The head of Montenegro's public broadcaster Boris Raonic at a conference in Podgorica. Photo: PR Centar
The Higher Court ordered the RTCG council to choose one of the other candidates as a new director or make readvertise the position, stressing that Raonic must not be re-elected.
Montenegro May Seek Expert Help on Editor’s Unsolved Murder
Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic at the commemoration in front of the daily 'Dan' building in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro.
The editor-in-chief and owner of the daily newspaper Dan, well known for his opposition to the then government, was shot dead on leaving his office in Podgorica on May 27, 2004. He had received numerous death threats.
Montenegro’s Troubled Public Broadcaster Elects New Chiefs
The Montenegrin Public Broadcaster RTCG building in Podgorica. Photo: RTCG
"By electing a new management, we will try to make RTCG professional and act as public broadcaster immune to any pressure," the head of Council, Veselin Drljevic, said before the interviews.
Bucharest Mayor Dan, on Euro 2020: Bucharest proved it can organize large scale events
Mayor of Bucharest Nicusor Dan stated, on Tuesday, that, by organizing the European Football Championship, Bucharest has proven that it can organize large scale events. "It's a pride for Bucharest, it's a pride for the Municipality that we managed to be up to the standards of a competition of this level, followed probably by over one billion persons at the global level.
Bucharest Mayor: We are trying to avoid quarantining Bucharest; two more months to overcome
Capital General Mayor Nicusor Dan says the authorities are trying as much as possible to avoid quarantining Bucharest, through measures such as strengthening the checkups in public transport, and underscores the importance of observing sanitary rules during the next two months, when a great number of Romanians are to be vaccinated.
Bucharest Mayor Dan: Two billion RON, Bucharest's debt as of this moment
The mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, declared on Monday that the debt of the capital as of this moment goes up to 2 billion RON, although when he took upon his 4-year term, the debt was 3 billion RON. "We have debts that result from court decisions: 430 million RON, of which Constanda - 375 million RON; Law School and colleges - 25 million RON.
PM Orban: Healthcare system to benefit from 7.5B euros investment in the following years
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban on Monday said that in the coming years the healthcare system will benefit from a total allocation of almost 7.5 billion euros, with the money to come from European funding. "Today's event is an event in which financing agreements are signed for the endowment of 10 hospitals in Bucharest.
Montenegro Activists Seek Outside Help on Editor’s Unsolved Murder
The car of Montenegrin editor Dusko Jovanovic, who was murdered by an unidentified gunman in front of his office in Podgorica on May 27, 2004. Photo: EPA-EFE/SASA MARICIC
Montenegro Activists Criticise Arrest for Mocking Anthem
Police patrol in Podgorica, Montenegro. Photo:BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
"A criminal complaint has been filed against Cabarkapa and the state prosecutor has stated that he offended Montenegro's reputation in a published post," the police directorate said.
Montenegro Albanian Mayor Disputes Municipal Boundary with Capital
Nik Gjeloshaj Photo: Courtesy of Nik Gjeljoshaj
The territory claimed by both Tuzi and Podgorica includes the largest waste landfill site in Montenegro, a livestock market and part of the vineyards belonging to Plantaze, the largest wine company in Montenegro.
Representatives of Tuzi believe that their municipality should collect taxes from these businesses.