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Montenegro Marks Restoration of Independence
Seven years after citizens voted to end the loose State Union with Serbia, Montenegro is celebrating independence day with a series of events.
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Vujanovic Runs Again as Montenegro President
In a move whose legality is disputed, Montenegro's ruling party has declared Filip Vujanovic, the current head of state, as its presidential candidate in the April election.
European Parliament Praises Montenegro's Progress
Foreign Affairs Committee welcomes Montenegro's progress, while urging it to do more to tackle media freedom issues, women's rights and gender equality.
Montenegro War Veterans Hope for Serbia Payouts
Montenegrin reservists are seeking to prove they were mobilised during Yugoslavia's NATO conflict but hopes of getting unpaid wages from Belgrade may be misplaced.
Montenegro Due To Call Presidential Election
Facing a Sunday deadline, Ranko Krivokapic, speaker of Montenegro's parliament, is expected to call elections for a new head of state on Friday.
Serbian President Seeks to Boost Montenegro Ties
Tomislav Nikolic is to pay his first official visit to Montenegro in a few days time, on a mission to improve relations between the two countries.
Freedom House Ranks Balkans 'Partly Free' and 'Free'
Annual report on the state of global freedom by Freedom House, shows Balkan countries remain divided into 'partly free' and 'free', with only Bosnia moving up the table a notch.
Montenegro Shuts Media out of Constitutional Talks
Parliament’s constitutional committee was to discuss changes intended to bring EU accession closer but instead agreed to close its doors to press and public.
Montenegro’s Kosovo Refugees Protest for Electricity
Refugees from Kosovo living in containers at a camp in Montenegro's capital staged a demonstration to demand power supplies.
Montenegro to Debate Constitutional Changes
Parliament’s consitutional committee will discuss moves that will help address EU concerns about judicial independence.
Montenegro Asks Depardieu to Act as Ambassador
As the film star visits Montenegro negotiating a deal for a film, the Prime Minister has asked him to become a cultural ambassador for the country in the world.
Montenegro Expected To Call Presidential Election
Ranko Krivokapic, the speaker of parliament, is expected to call a presidential election by the end of next week after meeting the heads of various parties.
EU Urged Not to Reinstate Visas for Balkans
The European Stability Initiative, a think tank, says the EU does not need to reintroduce visas for the Western Balkans in order to reduce the flow of asylum seekers from the region.
Montenegro Court Confirms Jail for Journalist’s Attacker
Podgorica’s high court has rejected an appeal aimed at overturning a nine-month prison sentence for the beating of a reporter.
Tito’s Old Blue Train Gets Back On Track
The train once used by the former Yugoslav leader, Josip Broz Tito, is now taking tourists from Serbia to Montenegro.
Depardieu May Seek Montenegrin Passport
The film star who has become a high-profile tax exile from France has said Montenegro could become his tax haven.
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Boosting the Balkans’ Progress Towards the EU
Ten years after the Thessaloniki summit, the EU enlargement process for the western Balkans needs an injection of new energy.
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Montenegro Miners End Strike Over Unpaid Wages
Niksic bauxite miners ended a strike over unpaid salaries and exited the mining cave after the authorities guaranteed payment of some of the money they are owed.
Ryanair To Start Flights From Montenegro
