Latest News from Montenegro

Vucic: It would be easier with 10 donors such as Norway

Published by Tanjug on Fri, 05/23/2014 - 19:20

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic thanked the Kingdom of Norway on Friday for being one of the greatest donors to flood-hit Serbia.
“Serbia will remember what the Kingdom of Norway has done for its people," Vucic said, adding that Norway has always stood by Serbia and offered its generous help.

Balkan Clerics Blame Conchita Wurst for Floods

Published by Novinite on Fri, 05/23/2014 - 11:52

The winner of this year's Eurovision, Conchita Wurst, is responsible for the flooding in the Balkans, according to church leaders in Serbia and Montenegro, reports The Telegraph. 

NATO Chief Urges Montenegro to Speed Reforms

Published by Balkan Insight on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 15:36

NATO appreciates the efforts that Montenegro has made to meet the criteria for Alliance membership but strengthening the rule of law and security sector reform should be its priorities before it becomes a full member, NATO’s chief said on Wednesday.

Copenhagen Choir to stage humanitarian concert Thursday

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 15:09

BELGRADE - As part of its Balkan tour, the Copenhagen Music Choir, directed by Ole Reuss Schmidt, will stage a humanitarian concert at the Slavija Theatre in Belgrade on Thursday evening.

The choir will continue its international tour by May 30 in Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia, Batric Zarkovic, Slavija Theatre founder and director, has said.

Montenegro Marks Independence Day With Optimism

Published by Balkan Insight on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 14:22

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the NATO Secretary General, is coming to Podgorica on Wednesday on a two-day official visit to discuss Montenegro's aspiration to become full member of the Atlantic Alliance.

Ahead of NATO’s September summit in Wales, the government is confident that the Alliance is close to admitting it to membership.

Humanitarian aid arrives from Sweden

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 13:07

BELGRADE - Humanitarian aid including three tons of canned food, water, and clothes arrived at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport from the Kingdom of Sweden for the flood-affected citizens in Serbia.

Rail traffic Belgrade - Thessaloniki, Sofia back to normal

Published by Tanjug on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 12:23

BELGRADE - Serbian Railways restored on Tuesday evening the international rail traffic with Greece and Bulgaria on the entire stretch from Belgrade to Thessaloniki and Sofia.

On Wednesday, Serbian Railways will get back to normal the international passenger traffic from Belgrade to Montenegro and Macedonia.

Rail traffic restored between Belgrade, Thessaloniki, Sofia

Published by B92 on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 11:58

Rail traffic restored between Belgrade, Thessaloniki, Sofia

BELGRADE -- Serbian Railways restored on Tuesday evening international rail traffic with Greece and Bulgaria on the entire stretch from Belgrade to Thessaloniki and Sofia.

Countries expecting fewer tourists from Russia

Published by SETimes on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 00:00

Countries expecting fewer tourists from Russia

Bulgaria and Montenegro are expecting a drop in Russian tourists this summer. Also in business news: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will invest 500 million euros in Cyprus.

The number of Russian tourists visiting the region this summer is expected to decline. [AFP]

Humanitarian aid arriving from countries, organizations

Published by B92 on Tue, 05/20/2014 - 13:14

Humanitarian aid arriving from countries, organizations

BELGRADE -- The Serbian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that relief aid for flood victims is expected to arrive from Japan, and the OSCE.

In addition to assistance coming in daily from all parts of the world, Danish, Slovak and German water pump teams should arrive later in the day.

Relief aid coming in from all parts of the world

Published by Tanjug on Tue, 05/20/2014 - 11:32

BELGRADE - The Serbian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that relief aid for flood victims is expected to arrive from Japan and the OSCE and that, in addition to assistance coming in daily from all parts of the world, Danish, Slovak and German water pump teams should arrive later in the day.

Albania Siezes Ship With Contraband Cigarettes

Published by Balkan Insight on Tue, 05/20/2014 - 10:31

The cargo ship Era-1, which was sailing from Greece for the port of Bar in Montenegro, had sought temporary shelter on May 14 from bad weather in Albania’s southern port of Vlora.

After the weather improved on Friday, the ship, which has a Tanzanian flag and a Ukrainian crew, left port without seeking permission from the port authorities, raising suspicions about its cargo.

First estimates of damages from flooding soon

Published by Tanjug on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 19:03

BELGRADE – Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Zorana Mihajlovic said Monday that first estimates show that floods damaged about 4,500 kilometers of roads and the damages to 124 bridges are estimated at about half a billion dinars.

Serbian Flood Relief Campaign Goes Viral

Published by Balkan Insight on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 13:20

At over 20 locations in Belgrade and at others all over Serbia, the Red Cross has been collecting food, clothes and other necessities for around 25,000 people evacuated from their homes after the severe flooding of recent days.

At the same time humanitarian aid is arriving from Russia, Germany, Austria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and other countries.

Pages