Latest News from Montenegro

Men's water polo team eyes gold medal at Rio Olympics

Published by Tanjug on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 15:46

BELGRADE - Last weekend's gold medal at the European Water Polo Championship in Budapest takes the Serbian men's national water polo team another step closer to the main objective - winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games, says head coach Dejan Savic.

Dodik: Seats in Serbian parliament for Serbs outside Serbia

Published by Tanjug on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 14:12

BELGRADE - President of Republika Srpska (RS) Milorad Dodik has called for changes in Serbia’s electoral legislation to enable the Serbs outside Serbia to have representatives in the Serbian parliament.

Summer Storms Rip Through Croatia, Montenegro

Published by Balkan Insight on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 11:36

Heavy rain struck Zagreb and the northern Medjimurje region of Croatia on Wednesday as the Western Balkan region continues to suffer more freak weather.

A brief but heavy storm ripped up trees, cut some tramlines, flooded basements and hit the Maksimir stadium, home of FC Dinamo, ripping the roof off the bench for substitutes and the protective fence.

Montenegro Looks to Cruise Liners to Save Season

Published by Balkan Insight on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 10:52

Montenegro's hard-pressed tourist industry is looking to cruise liners for salvation this summer, after what looks like a disappointing season.

Montenegro Capital Faces Period of 'Technical' Rule

Published by Balkan Insight on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 09:52

Following a two-month political crisis over who should run the capital city, Montenegro's Social Democratic Party, SDP, which is led by the speaker of parliament, Ranko Krivokapic, has asked the opposition parties to support the formation of a provisional "technical" government.

SDP-DPS Feud Escalates

UN Mediator Arrives Empty Handed in Macedonia

Published by Balkan Insight on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 09:37

On arrival in Skopje on Monday, UN mediator Matthew Nimetz said he was bringing no new proposal on his two-day visit, but rather old ideas that were worth considering further.

“I don’t have a new proposal but I have some things in my head," Nimetz told reporters.

Serbia returns to Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 14:32

BELGRADE - Serbia returns to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest after a three-year absence.

The Radio and Television of Serbia confirmed that it will send a representative to the 12th Junior Eurovision Song Contest, adding that the manner in which the Serbian entry will be selected is to be announced at a later date.

Montenegro Tourists Rescued as Heavy Storm Hits

Published by Balkan Insight on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 12:31

A massive storm caused record rainfall in Montenegro on Sunday night, sparking severe flooding, particularly in coastal areas and the capital Podgorica, with further heavy downpours predicted. 

Police and marine security officers saved about 40 tourists, mostly Russians, from beaches in Budva, Bar and Kotor after they were trapped by strong winds and high waves. 

Serbia wins gold at European water polo championship

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 10:30

BUDAPEST - The Serbian men's national water polo team won the gold medal at the 31st European Championship by beating hosts Hungary 12-7 in Budapest late Sunday.

It is the third European gold medal for Serbia as an independent nation, which also triumphed in Belgrade in 2006 and in Eidnhoven in 2012.

Montenegro Marina Gets New Luxury Hotel

Published by Balkan Insight on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 10:14

The new five-star hotel, Regent Porto Montenegro, is due to open on Friday in the coastal town of Tivat as the country seeks to attract more wealthy tourists.

The hotel, situated at the centre of the Porto Montenegro marina at a former naval base in Boka Bay, is managed by Taiwanese company Regent, which runs a chain of hotels around the world.

Serbia crowned European water polo champion

Published by B92 on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 09:43

Serbia crowned European water polo champion

BUDAPEST -- The Serbian men's national water polo team won the gold medal at the 31st European Championship by beating hosts Hungary 12-7 in Budapest late on Sunday.

It is the third European gold medal for Serbia, after triumphing in Belgrade in 2006 and in Eidnhoven in 2012.

Volleyball national team second in European League

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 01:42

By George Georgakopoulos

Much as the national volleyball team tried to repeat in the finals of the European League the feat it had achieved in the semifinals, it failed to overturn the advantage Montenegro had got from the first leg in Thessaloniki and suffered a second loss on Saturday, this time at Budva with a 3-1 score, to finish second in the competition.

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