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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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30 Nov 07
Montenegro, Italy Power Link Study
Podgorica_ A feasibility study on linking the Montenegrin and Italian power grids across the Adriatic is expected to be completed in spring 2008, Montenegro’s electricity company says.
29 Nov 07
EU Warns Sofia over Communications
Sofia _ The European Commission has warned it may take action against Bulgaria because of Sofia’s failure to appoint a president to the country’s Communications Regulation Commission, CRC.
Kosovo Status Talks End In Failure
Baden, Vienna _ Talks between Belgrade and Pristina aimed at reaching agreement on the future status of Kosovo have failed, the international troika tasked with mediating a settlement confirmed Wednesday.
27 Nov 07
Montenegro Plans for Winter Season
Podgorica _ Montenegro expects an income of €30 million from visitors in the coming winter season, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment.
27 Nov 07
EBRD's Verdict on Montenegro Reform
Podgorica_ Montenegro’s economy is continuing to lag behind the region, despite some significant reforms already carried out, a senior European economist told journalists on Tuesday.
27 Nov 07
Russia Demands More Kosovo Talks
Baden _ Russia is to call for further talks on Kosovo’s future between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian representatives after the mandate of an international Troika of mediators ends next month.
27 Nov 07
Power Shortage Threatens Balkans
Podgorica _ If new power stations are not built in the next few years, the Balkans will have a 15-20 per cent shortfall in electricity, according to a Greek power company executive.
Floods Devastate North Montenegro
Rozaje _ Heavy rains and melting snow caused flooding that has destroyed more than a hundred houses in Montenegro’s northern town of Rozaje.
27 Nov 07
Kosovo Talks Reach Stalemate
Baden_ Direct talks between Serbian and Kosovo Albanian leaders have failed to bridge the gap between the two sides over Kosovo’s long-term status.
26 Nov 07
Montenegro Logs on to the Internet
Podgorica_ Around 40 per cent of the Montenegrin population use the Internet, according to a report on the website, Internet World.
26 Nov 07
Montenegro-NATO Agreement Signed
Podgorica_ NATO forces are to be allowed to move across Montenegrin territory as part of transit arrangements to support peacekeeping missions, under an agreement signed on Monday.
22 Nov 07
Russia Backs Serbia over Kosovo
Moscow _ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed Moscow's support for Serbia over Kosovo on Thursday, warning the West not to encourage Kosovo’s Albanians to declare independence.
22 Nov 07
Albania: New Prosecutor Appointed
Tirana _ Albania's parliament voted on Thursday to elect a top judge from the Serious Crimes Court as the country’s new prosecutor-general.
21 Nov 07
Montenegro, Serbia to Fight Crime
Podgorica_ Montenegro and Serbia signed two agreements on Wednesday to boost cooperation in the fight against crime and in the pursuit of war crimes suspects.
20 Nov 07
Pristina, Belgrade Resume Kosovo Talks
Brussels_ Serbia has come forward with a new proposal on the final status of Kosovo – modelled on the status of the Aland Islands between Sweden and Finland.
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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.
25 Apr 13
Ryanair To Start Flights From Montenegro
