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Montenegro Judicial Chiefs Trade Barbs Over Political Bias
Montenegrin Constitutional Court judges reject judicial chief's claim that the court works under political influence.
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Heatwave Scorches Balkan Countries
As temperatures rose well over 30 degrees in most parts of the Balkans, much hotter than it normally is in June, the authorities are warning people to take precautions.
Montenegro Judicial Appointments ‘Can’t Be Trusted’: NGO
There are continuing concerns that Montenegro’s Judicial Council, which chooses the country’s judges, could be politically influenced by the authorities, a rights group has warned.
UN to Assess Free Speech in Montenegro
UN special rapporteur Frank La Rue is visiting Montenegro to assess how the country is implementing the right to freedom of expression after critics alleged curbs on the media.
Number of Balkan Asylum Seekers to EU Falls
A report by the European Commission notes that the number of asylum seekers from the Western Balkans has dropped.
Montenegro Probes Alleged Ruling Party Corruption
Montenegrin lawmakers voted to launch a parliamentary inquiry into the alleged misuse of public resources by the ruling party – claims that emerged after a scandal involving leaked tapes.
Serbia Offers Montenegro Translations Of EU 'Acquis'
Serbia will hand Montenegro more than 50,000 pages of EU "acquis" translated into Serbian with the aim of boosting the two countries' European integration.
Oliver Stone Lauds Late Yugoslav Leader Tito
The Hollywood director and screenwriter has recalled the longtime leader of Yugoslavia who died in 1980 as a heroic figure for bridging East and West.
Call For Montenegrin Journalist's Murder To Be Solved
Nine years since the murder of Dusko Jovanovic, his family, former colleagues, politicians and intellectuals marked the anniversary and urged officials to solve the crime.
Montenegrin Activists Mark Refugee Deportation Anniversary
On the 21st anniversary of the wartime deportation of Bosniak refugees from Montenegro, activists urged the authorities to punish the perpatrators and build a memorial to the victims.
Montenegro Police Detain Drug Suspect Kelmendi's Son
Montenegrin police arrested one of the sons of Kosovo-born narcotics trafficking suspect Naser Kelmendi early on Friday at one of the country's border crossings.
Montenegro ‘Failing to Prosecute War Crimes Properly’
No final war crimes conviction has been achieved so far because international law is not properly applied at trials, claims a new report from a Montenegrin rights group.
Amnesty Lists Rights Failings in Balkans in 2012
The Amnesty International Report for 2012 listed war crimes prosecutions and discrimination against sexual and ethnic minorities as among the most pressing rights issues in the Balkans.
Vujanovic Starts Third Term as Montenegro President
Filip Vujanovic, from the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, started his third presidential term amid protests by people who still contest the legality of his election win.
Montenegro's Top Cleric Declares Poet Njegos a Saint
The Serbian Orthodox Church’s top cleric in Montenegro, Metropolitan Amfilohije Radovic, has declared 19th-century prince and poet Njegos a saint.
Montenegro to Cut Top Public Officials’ Wages
The Montenegrin government has decided to reduce the wages earned by the heads of public enterprises and state institutions in a move aimed at cutting the country’s expenditure.
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Speak Up Opens Amid Hope and Scepticism
As the EU organizes a second media freedom conference on June 20, the jury is out on whether Brussels has positively affected a generally deteriorating situation for the media in the region.
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Montenegro Government to Set Up New Telecom Operator
Montenegro will get a new telecom operator, which will be state-owned, said the the Deputy Minister for Electronic Communications and Postal Services, Ratko Strugar.
Ryanair To Start Flights From Montenegro
