new-dispute-over-montenegro-s-identity-landmarks
19 Jun 12 Royal Chapel Enters Montenegrin Identity Row

Opposition proposal to restore a chapel erected by Serbia's Karadjordjevic dynasty slated as another attempt to present Montenegro as “Serbian".

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13 Jun 12 Croatia Helps Montenegro’s EU Efforts

Montenegro and Croatia signed a partnership agreement, concluding the meeting on the optimistic note that regional co-operation will improve once the post-election atmosphere in Serbia “calms down“.

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vujanovic-sees-nikolic-as-a-partner
12 Jun 12 Vujanovic Defends Presence at Nikolic's Inauguration

Montenegro's President says his decision to go to Belgrade - the only leader of a former Yugoslav republic to attend the inauguration of President Tomislav Nikolic - reflected his respect for the will of Serbian voters.  

 

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regional-leaders-decline-invitation-to-nikolic-s-inauguration
11 Jun 12 Regional Leaders Shun Nikolic's Inauguration

Several regional leaders refuse to attend the inauguration of Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic due to his controversial past and recent inflammatory comments.

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vujanovic-puts-ambassador-to-kosovo-on-hold
08 Jun 12 Montenegro Puts Ambassador To Kosovo on Hold

President refuses to appoint an ambassador to Pristina until Montenegrins obtain ethnic minority status in Kosovo.

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freedom-house-no-command-responsibility-in-montenegro-s-trials
07 Jun 12 Freedom House Criticises Montenegro’s War Trials

The Montenegrin judiciary is reluctant to objectively process war crimes and top officials are not investigated, according to a Freedom House report.

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montenegro-and-bosnia-to-define-its-border
05 Jun 12 Montenegro and Bosnia to Seal Border Deal

Montenegro will soon sign border and dual citizenship agreements with Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Montenegrin President announced.

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04 Jun 12 South East European Countries Pledge to Nurture Peace

The Heads of State of South-East Europe have agreed to nurture peace and trust in the region and to protect cultural heritage, in order to foster understanding and a more intensive cooperation.

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montenegro-to-open-embassy-in-kosovo
01 Jun 12 Montenegro to Open Embassy In Pristina

Four years after it recognized Kosovo's independence Montenegro is to open its embassy in Pristina, in a move that is likely to annoy Serbia.

 

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31 May 12 Montenegro Welcomes Nikolic's Line on Independence

Montenegro's hails new Serbian president's words, that Montenegrin independence is a done deal, as a message for Serbs in the country to reconcile themselves to Montenegrin statehood.

 

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montenegro-amendments-for-judiciary-reform
30 May 12 Montenegro: Amendments for Judiciary Reform

The amendments to the constitution proposed by Montenegro’s ruling parties aim to enhance the independence of the judiciary by expanding its authority and changing the structure of the Judicial Council.

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29 May 12 Monument to Victims Awaits Trial’s Outcome

The mayor of the town where the deportation of refugees from Montenegro to Republika Srpska allegedly occurred, says a monument for the victims should be erected once the trial is completed.

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us-minorities-discriminated-in-former-yugoslavia
28 May 12 US: Minorities Discriminated In the Region

The US State Department reports on former Yugoslav republics recognise discrimination against minorities and inefficient judiciary as often causes of human rights infringements.

tito-s-followers-mark-his-birthday
25 May 12 Tito’s Followers Mark His Birthday

Hundreds of Yugonostalgics from all over the former Yugoslavia gathered at Josip Broz Tito’s mausoleumon Friday to celebrate Youth Day and the late Yugoslav leader’s 120th birthday.

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eu-montenegro-s-refugees-status-improved
24 May 12 EU: Montenegro’s Refugees’ Status Improved

A progress has been made in ensuring the rights of Montenegro’s refugees, but institutional capacities for the enforcement of those rights need to be enhanced, the European Commission says.

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