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22 Feb 12 / 14:17:03

Report: Worrying Status of Refugees in Montenegro

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, ECRI, has issued its first report on Montenegro, expressing concerns over the status of refugees in the country. 

 
 

Politics and Society

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17 Feb 12 / 17:10:52

Podgorica Appellate Court to Decide in Deportation Case

The State prosecution and the defendants in the case of deportations of refugees from Montenegro to Republika Srpska in 1992 presented their cases in front of the Appellate Court on Friday in Podgorica. 

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16 Feb 12 / 16:18:42

France To Help Montenegro Tackle Winter Weather

Paris has set aside cash for operations to help remote communities.

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16 Feb 12 / 10:29:48

Macedonia Gay Rights Record 'Worst in Balkans'

Macedonia least respects the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community, of all the countries in the Balkans, an international watchdog says.

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14 Feb 12 / 11:41:00

NATO Helps Montenegro’s Fight Against Cold Weather

Greece and Slovenia have sent a helicopter each to Montenegro after Podgorica asked NATO for help in battling the worst winter weather for decades.

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13 Feb 12 / 16:07:17

Montenegrin Police Investigates Attack on Journalists

The perpetrators of an attack on two journalists working for the Montenegrin daily Dan have been identified, local media report.

Business

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10 Feb 12 / 10:07:10

Montenegro Aluminum Plant Under Threat

The Podgorica Aluminum Plant, KAP, may have to close if the government does not continue to subsidy its electricity costs, management and unions say.

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13 Jan 12 / 13:41:31

Montenegrin Prime Minister Backs Telekom Probe

Montenegro's prime minister says he supports a parliamentary probe into the telecom corruption scandal, but believes the case should first be handled by the courts.

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09 Jan 12 / 15:58:31

Montenegro's Djukanovic Opts for Business Career

Longtime Montenegrin leader Milo Djukanovic has said that he doesn't intend to return to his country's political scene in an executive role.

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05 Jan 12 / 10:22:35

Montenegro Steel Factory Goes Up For Sale

Montenegro's Niksic Steel Plant will go up for sale on Thursday, almost one year after it declared bankruptcy.

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13 Dec 11 / 16:13:54

Montenegro to Repay Troubled KAP Plant’s Debt

Government says it will pay off the biggest debts of the Podgorica Aluminum Plant, KAP, in order to save one of the country’s largest exporters and employers from going under.

Culture and Lifestyle

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23 Jan 12 / 17:43:16

Serbia Library Chief Purged for ‘Backing Terrorism’

Sacking of Sreten Ugricic for supporting a Montenegrin writer’s right to hold controversial views has drawn condemnation as a return to the worst practices of Milosevic’s Serbia in the Nineties.

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09 Jan 12 / 10:37:55

Press Freedom Violations on the Rise, Watchdog Says

A media watchdog recorded more than 500 press freedom violations over the past year in southeast and central Europe, an increase over 2010 figures.

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16 Nov 11 / 18:31:15

Peak district

With 18 lakes, the deepest gorge in Europe and beautiful landscapes, the Montenegrin mountain resort of Durmitor offers opportunities for relaxation and adventure.

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13 Oct 11 / 13:41:14

Croatian Diva Shrugs off Attacks on Montenegro Concert

Tereza Kesovija’s long awaited reappearance in Podgorica may have delighted the Montenegrin government but her self-styled gesture of reconciliation has angered some.

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10 Oct 11 / 13:39:07

Montenegro Draws Against England Football Team

A dramatic goal scored in the last minute of a qualifying game between the Montenegro and England football teams resulted in a 2-2 draw and cause for celebration in Podgorica.

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13 Feb 12 / 16:01:26

A Flourishing Albanian ‘Neighborhood’ Benefits the Balkans

US policy-makers remain wary of the concept of ethnic solidarity - but harnessing natural links between Albanian communities in the Balkans will actually reduce tensions, strengthening state structures and helping to stabilize the region. 

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