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"Montenegrins are our brothers, we have no one closer" VIDEO
He explained that he did not understand the criteria according to which it was decided whose passengers Montenegro would open its borders to.
Serbia issues countermeasure against Montenegro's decision: Montenegro Airline banned
Previously, the Government of Montenegro made a decision to open the borders of its country for as many as nine countries, excluding Serbia.
The explanation of this decision, which "Blic" had an insight into, states that as the stated measure is still in force, the citizens of Serbia have been prevented from entering Montenegro.
Montenegro Accused of Anti-Serb Bias for Continued Border Closure
Police and custom officers on Montenegrin border. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic described the decision as a "ridiculous and senseless move", N1 TV reported.
Clearly the citizens of Serbia are not welcomed in Montenegro, no reciprocal measures
However, she added that the Serbian border will be closed for Montenegrin mobsters and criminal clans.
According to the Prime Minister, Serbia will not introduce reciprocal measures, but she pointed out that our citizens should not go where they are not wanted.
BIRN Fact-check: Can Serbia Really be so Proud of its Economic Growth?
On May 1, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic had a message for Serbs fearful for their future finances in the era of COVID-19.
"I am absolutely sure," he told a news conference, "that we will be the No. 1 country on the whole European continent this year in terms of growth rate," and "one of the best in the whole world."
Serbia opens borders with four countries on June 1st
Free movement between North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro will be fully liberalized.
Central, Eastern European Countries Maintain Tough Travel Restrictions
Tight restrictions on foreign travel and on entry to countries remain in place in Eastern, Central and Southeastern Europe. Serbia, Croatia and Hungary are the only countries that have announced specific measures for foreign travelers entering their countries.
Serbia’s President Turned the Pandemic Into a Tacky Campaign
Vucic had been calling all the shots and making all the decisions in Serbia even before the state of emergency was declared. During the state of emergency, while institutions are not functioning and parliament is not in session, his position as an absolute ruler has been further fortified.
Vucic: "We offered assistance to EU; Serbia is committed to the European path" LIVE
"Serbia is extremely grateful to the EU for financial assistance and any other kind of solidarity, not only since we have been fighting the coronavirus, but also in the period when we fought against the effects of the floods and then COVID-19," President Vucic said at the beginning of his address.
He said Serbia is offering assistance to EU countries.
BIRN Fact-Check: When Did Serbia Order All Arrivals to Self-Isolate?
The measures imposed by the authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 have been tightened up several times since they were first imposed in mid-March. The changes have been announced at special press conferences, usually in the evening, and then published in the Official Gazette, often with slight alterations.