Zdravko Krivokapic
Week in Review: High Stakes, Dangerous Games
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Professors Spar with Govt over ‘Bias Against Montenegrin Language’
Protests in front of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sport in the town of Cetinje. Photo: Ljubo Filipovic
The Times They Are a-Changin’: But For Better or Worse?
With the departure of Hashim Thaci, Kosovo's former president, to The Hague in November 2020 to face war crimes charges, and Vetevendosje's victory in early parliamentary elections in February, one might think that things will never be the same. It seems that we are putting the years of stagnation behind us and moving forward.
COVID-19 Cafe Ban Prompts Protests, Blockades, in Montenegrin Town
Protests in the town of Tuzi against the government health measures. Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
Protesters called on the government to withdraw its decision to prohibit the work of cafes and restaurants in the town. Police forces are currently deployed in the town where the cafes are still working, despite the ban.
Disagreements Over Prosecution Law Test Montenegro’s Fragile Coalition
Montenegrin PM Zdravko Krivokapic at a parliamentary session in Podgorica. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
On Wednesday, leaders of the Front, the largest coalition in the ruling majority, warned the government that if it did not adopt the law and dismiss the special state prosecutor, it will not vote for the state budget or other law proposals.
Family of Murdered Montenegrin Editor Wants Case Reopened
The new government, a coalition of three political blocs who together control 41 of parliament's 81 seats, has vowed to uphold the rule of law, get to the bottom of a string of corruption scandals and end the climate of impunity surrounding attacks on journalists.
Montenegrin Government Takes Tough Line on Harmful Hydropower Plants
On February 7, the Montenegrin government said they terminated concession contracts for seven hydro plants in the northern part of the country, stressing that five of the investors already filed lawsuits against the state. The Government said they will have to pay compensation to investors, accusing former authorities of making spontaneous hydropower construction planning.
Montenegro Probes Ex-Officials for ‘Destroying Secret Documents’
Special Prosecutor Milivoje Katnic (centre) at a press conference in Podgorica. Photo: PR Centar.
"A case was established at the Special State Prosecutor's Office and a pre-investigation process has been launched. More information and data cannot be disclosed in order to protect the criminal proceedings," the Special Prosecutor's Office told BIRN.
Montenegro Seeks ‘Fraternal’ Serbia’s Friendship Despite Diplomatic Feud
Montenegrin PM Zdravko Krivokapic on the press conference in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Krivokapic also called again on Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic to visit Montenegro and show good will for cooperation.
Montenegro’s President Flexes Muscles with New Government
But analysts see a bid by Djukanovic to consolidate his party ranks before a crucial congress on January 23 and rally his base before a first electoral test in Montenegro's second city, Niksic, in March.