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Rama pays official visit to Serbia
BELGRADE - Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama will arrive and meet with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade Monday.
Vucic will greet his colleague from Albania in front of the Palace of Serbia, where the two prime ministers will also hold their talks.
Montenegro Govt Accused of 'Betraying' Prevlaka
Montenegrin opposition leader Nebojsa Medojevic on Thursday accused the government of handing over vital territorial waters to Croatia and called on "democratic forces" in the country to hold a protest rally.
Montenegrin Albanians Sue 'Informer' for Hate Speech
Two members of the Montenegrin parliament, Genci Nimanbegu and Nik Djeljosaj, on Wednesday said that they and leaders of ethnic Albanian parties in the country were filing charges of hate speech against Informer's editor-in-chief, Novak Uskokovic, as well as two journalists over the "insulting articles on Albanians in Montenegro".
Montenegro citizens' support for NATO integration has increased
Montenegro citizens' support for NATO integration has increased
Ethics Code Aims to Tame Montenegro's MPs
Montenegro's parliament is preparing to adopt a Code of Ethics once the rulebook has recieved the appropriate nod from the European Commission.
The draft document says that deputies who violate the code and who refuse to publicly apologise will have to pay fines of up to several hundred euros.
Regional governments urged to give up territory
Regional governments urged to give up territory
PODGORICA -- Albanian historian Koco Danaj has sent a letter to the governments of Montenegro, Serbia, Greece and Macedonia demanding they give up parts of their territory.
These countries should do so, he argues, for the sake of "unification of all Albanians".
Montenegro, Turkey strengthen military ties
Montenegro, Turkey strengthen military ties
Military co-operation between Turkey and Montenegro will benefit Podgorica's NATO bid, officials say.
A new five-year military agreement between Montenegro and Turkey will involve joint training of troops and will be important for the Montenegro army and the country's NATO bid, officials and experts said.
Montenegro, Croatia, Spat Over Adriatic Oil Probes
Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic on Monday said the two countries needed finally to resolve a long-standing border dispute in the Adriatic Sea, as continued arguments could deter potential investors in oil and gas fields.
Montenegro Army to Join EU Mission in Africa
Montenegro plans to deploy troops in the EU mission in the Central African Republic, a country torn by ethnic violence between Muslims and Christians.
By year-end, Montenegro will send several staff officers to the command of the EU operation, known as EUCAR, in the capital, Bangui, BIRN has learned.
Djukanovic Denies Giving Loans to Criminals
Prime Minister Djukanovic has dismissed opposition claims that the government handed out a loan of 2 million euro to a notorious alleged gangster.
Addressing the public on "Prime Minister's Hour" in parliament on Tuesday, and responding to a question from opposition MP Darko Pajovic, the Prime Minister said he was not aware of any such cases.
"International community should protect Serbs"
"International community should protect Serbs"
BELGRADE -- The Serbian Parliament Committee on Kosovo discussed on Tuesday the current security situation in the province and adopted conclusions.
The document urges the international community to act in line with its mandate and ensure security for all Serbs and other non-Albanians in Kosovo and Metohija.
Committee: International community should protect Serbs
BELGRADE - The Serbian parliament's Committee on Kosovo-Metohija discussed on Tuesday the current security situation in the province and adopted conclusions urging the international community to act in line with its mandate and ensure security for all Serbs and other non-Albanians in Kosovo-Metohija (KiM).
NATO Urges Montenegro to Stay on Track
Danish General Knud Bartels, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee, said on Monday that Montenegro and other Western Balkan countries joining the alliance would be including themselves in the most powerful military alliance in world history.
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Montenegro Rushes Through Anti-Lobbying Law
Montenegro's government on Thursday approved a new bill that imposes limits, rules and penalties on lobbying.
With penalties of up to 20,000 euros, the government aims to curb lobbying-related corruption in the public sector - the illegal involvement of public officials, failures to report contacts with lobbyists, as well as receipts of gifts and services.
Western Balkan countries for stronger ties and cooperation
BELGRADE - Countries of the Western Balkans continue to work together towards a common goal - safe environment, political stability and economic prosperity of the region, participants of the regional conference in Belgrade stressed in a joint statement.