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Failing aluminum complex threatens Montenegrin economy - Xinhua

Failing aluminum complex threatens Montenegrin economyXinhuaThe Aluminum Plant Podgorica (KAP) is jointly managed by the Montenegrin government and the Central European Aluminum Company (CEAC) controlled by Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire, each with roughly 30 percent of the shares.and more »

Serbia, Montenegro should harmonize relations – deputy PM - B92

B92Serbia, Montenegro should harmonize relations – deputy PMB92PODGORICA -- Serbia's deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dačič says relations between Serbia and Montenegro should be harmonized since the two peoples are very close. He explained that the two countries' citizens had excellent relations while ...

Thousands protest against economic woes in Montenegro - AFP

AFPThousands protest against economic woes in MontenegroAFPPODGORICA, Montenegro — More than 5000 people took to the streets of Montenegro's capital Podgorica on Saturday to protest against the worsening economic and social situation in the EU candidate country. The organisers of the demonstration, ...Thousands protest austerity, rising power prices in MontenegroMonsters and Critics.comMontenegrins hold anti-government protestB92all 5 news articles »

Montenegro, Albania strengthen economic cooperation, sign agreement on transport - EMportal

Albeu.comMontenegro, Albania strengthen economic cooperation, sign agreement on transportEMportalThe two countries signed an agreement on a motorway connecting Montenegro's town of Plav with capital city Podgorica, good portion of which goes through Albania. PM Lukšić noted that this project showcases good cooperation between the two states and ...Albania, Montenegro Sign Agreement on Two New Border CrossingsBalkans.com Business NewsMontenegro and Albania Sign a Transport AgreementDaily News Montenegroall 8 news articles »

Montenegro: Serbia is top trade partner for Podgorica - ANSAmed

Montenegro: Serbia is top trade partner for PodgoricaANSAmed(ANSAmed) - PODGORICA, JANUARY 25 - Serbia was Montenegro's top foreign trade partner in 2011, with the trade totaling 600 million euro, the Statistical Office of Montenegro (Monstat) said. According to Monstat, last year most of the goods imported to ...and more »

Montenegrins want a better standard of living - Southeast European Times

Montenegrins want a better standard of livingSoutheast European TimesBy Drazen Remikovic for Southeast European Times in Podgorica -- 24/01/12 A liter of diesel now costs 1.42 euros in Podgorica, while a liter of unleaded gasoline costs 1.39 euros -- an increase of 10 cents per liter since January 17th.

World Bank Lends $80 Million to Montenegro in Budget Support - Bloomberg

World Bank Lends $80 Million to Montenegro in Budget SupportBloombergMontenegro will repay the loan over 20 years, including a five-year grace period, at an interest rate of 0.80 percent above the six-month EURIBOR, which currently totals 2.7 percent, the Finance Ministry, based in Montenegro's capital Podgorica, ...

Montenegro and NATO Hold Talks on Development... - defpro

Montenegro and NATO Hold Talks on Development...defproOn 25th-26th of January Podgorica has hosted bilateral talks between Montenegro and NATO on development of the third package of Partnership Goals 2012. Head of the Force Planning Directorate in the NATO's Department of Defense Policy and Planning, ...and more »

Fingleton moved €500000 offshore in wake of debt order - Irish Independent

Irish IndependentFingleton moved €500000 offshore in wake of debt orderIrish IndependentMr Fingleton moved the €500000 to an account in his name at the Atlas Mont Bank in Podgorica, Montenegro, in November 2010. This account was emptied weeks later, on January 21, 2011, when Mr Fingleton transferred €480000 to the London Barclay's Bank ...and more »

Montenegrin unions agree to pay and job cuts - World Socialist Web Site

Montenegrin unions agree to pay and job cutsWorld Socialist Web SiteBy Ognjen Markovic A large protest against austerity, social deprivation and falling living standards was held in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, last Saturday. Triggered by the latest rise in electricity prices the January 21 protest reflected ...

Serbia, Montenegro should harmonize relations – deputy PM

PODGORICA -- Serbia’s deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dačič says relations between Serbia and Montenegro should be harmonized since the two peoples are very close.

Croatian court drops charges against JNA pilots

DUBROVNIK, PODGORICA -- Dubrovnik Municipal Court has dropped charges against former Yugoslav People’s Army (JNA) pilots for the bombing of Dubrovnik.

Montenegrin speaker’s adviser compares Serbia to Iran

PODGORICA -- Montenegrin parliament speaker’s adviser Andrej Nikolaidis has compared Serbia to Iran “that issued a fatwa on Indian writer Salman Rushdie”.

Montenegrins hold anti-government protest

PODGORICA -- Montenegrin citizens held a protest over difficult social and economic situation in the country in Podgorica on Saturday. The protesters threw eggs at the Montenegrin government headquarters.

Thousands protest austerity, rising power prices in Montenegro

Podgorica (dpa) - Thousands of people rallied on Saturday in the Montenegrin capital Podgorica to protest austerity measures and a decision by the government to raise the price of electricity by 7 per cent.Organizers said 10,000 people attended, a huge crowd in a country of 650,000. Some demonstrators threw eggs at the government headquarters, but the protest ended without major incidents.Prime ...

Montenegrin MFA addresses controversy

PODGORICA -- The Montenegrin Foreign Ministry says statements made by Andrej Nikolaidis in one of his articles "did not reflect in any way Montenegro's official stance".

Thousands protest against economic woes in Montenegro

More than 5,000 people took to the streets of Montenegro's capital Podgorica on Saturday to protest against the worsening economic and social situation in the EU candidate country.

Serbia represents Montenegro in 42 countries

PODGORICA -- Serbia represents the interests of Montenegro and its citizens in 42 countries where Montenegro has no diplomatic or consular offices.

Montenegro meets all major NATO accession requirements, says Slovenian Ambassador

Podgorica, Montenegro | Slovenia will continue to provide political, expert and other support to Montenegro’s EU and NATO bid, Ambassador Vladimir Gasparic told Deputy Prime Minister Dusko Markovic...

Pardoned actor sues Montenegro

Belgrade, Podgorica -- Actor Žarko Laušević has filed charges against Montenegro for numerous violations of human rights to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.