http://www.gov.mehttp://www.gov.me/en/News/114023/Independence-Day-United-society-and-international-partnership-way-forward-for-Montenegro.htmlCetinje, Montenegro (19 May 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić hosted a reception in the old royal Capital Cetinje on Friday night on the occasion of 21 May, Montenegro’s sixth Independence Day...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/114023/Independence-Day-United-society-and-international-partnership-way-forward-for-Montenegro.htmlSat, 19 May 2012 13:28:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113993/CoE-One-in-Five-campaign-in-Montenegro-Lecture-on-child-abuse-in-tourist-centres.htmlBudva, Montenegro (17 May 2012) – As part of the Council of Europe (CoE) “One in Five” campaign for Montenegro, a lecture on child abuse in tourist centres was given in Hotel “Maestral” in Budva which gathered representatives of local schools, the police, tourist organisations, as well as state officials and employees...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113993/CoE-One-in-Five-campaign-in-Montenegro-Lecture-on-child-abuse-in-tourist-centres.htmlFri, 18 May 2012 12:53:36 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113989/Government-adopted-economic-analysis-for-2011-and-first-quarter-of-2012.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (18 May 2012) – At yesterday’s session, the Government adopted the economic analysis for 2011 and the first quarter of 2012...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113989/Government-adopted-economic-analysis-for-2011-and-first-quarter-of-2012.htmlFri, 18 May 2012 11:05:09 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113949/World-Bank-prepares-study.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (16 May 2012) – Finance Minister Milorad Katnić met with the delegation of the World Bank, headed by Jane Armitage, Director and Regional Coordinator for South East Europe, in Podgorica earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113949/World-Bank-prepares-study.htmlWed, 16 May 2012 17:05:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113916/Finance-economy-ministers-of-EU-countries-praise-Montenegro-s-Pre-Accession-Economic-Programme-PEP.htmlBrussels, Belgium (16 May 2012) – Finance Minister Milorad Katnić took part yesterday in the ministerial dialogue in Brussels between economy and finance ministers of EU member-states and candidates...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113916/Finance-economy-ministers-of-EU-countries-praise-Montenegro-s-Pre-Accession-Economic-Programme-PEP.htmlWed, 16 May 2012 10:56:31 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113885/International-award-for-Montenegro-s-Ministry-for-Information-Society-project-for-persons-with-disabilities.htmlGeneva, Switzerland (15 May 2012) – The Ministry of Information Society and Telecommunications of Montenegro was awarded a prize yesterday at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) for the project entitled Promotion of the Information Society Among People with Disabilities in the category Ethical dimensions of the Information Society...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113885/International-award-for-Montenegro-s-Ministry-for-Information-Society-project-for-persons-with-disabilities.htmlTue, 15 May 2012 11:11:21 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113884/ncvn.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (15 May 2012) -- Montenegro has pursued a quality reform agenda since restoring independence and the USA is ready to be its partner in further European and Euro-Atlantic integration efforts, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Reeker underlined at his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Milan Roćen on Monday...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113884/ncvn.htmlTue, 15 May 2012 11:02:43 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113792/PM-Luksic-energy.htmlRome, Italy (10 May 2012) -- Italian investors play strategic role in developing Montenegro’s potentials, particularly in the field of energy but also in other spheres of economy, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić told the press following the meeting with his Italian counterpart Mario Monti in Rome late afternoon...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113792/PM-Luksic-energy.htmlThu, 10 May 2012 23:03:52 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113757/Gender-equality-an-important-component-of-Montenegro-s-EU-negotiation-process.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (9 May 2012) -- The issue of gender equality is highly significant in the domain of human rights, but is also an important component of Montenegro’s EU negotiation process, Deputy Prime Minister Duško Marković and UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative to Montenegro Rastislav Vrbenski agreed at their meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113757/Gender-equality-an-important-component-of-Montenegro-s-EU-negotiation-process.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 17:15:28 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113753/Montenegro-and-France-continue-advancing-judicial-cooperation.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (9 May 2012) – Following the French presidential elections, the country's foreign policy when it comes to the Balkans will continue to be supportive, Eric Fournier, Director of the Continental Europe Department at the French Foreign Ministry, said at the meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and Human Rights Duško Marković...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113753/Montenegro-and-France-continue-advancing-judicial-cooperation.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 16:23:44 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113629/PM-Luksic-and-EBRD-s-Freeman-discuss-new-ways-to-improve-cooperation.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (3 May 2012) – European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will play a great role in the recovery and development of Montenegro’s economy and in particular in encouraging entrepreneurship and development of key economies – tourism and energy, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić said at his meeting with EBRD First Vice President Varel Freeman earlier today in Podgorica...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113629/PM-Luksic-and-EBRD-s-Freeman-discuss-new-ways-to-improve-cooperation.htmlThu, 03 May 2012 15:39:29 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113594/Montenegro-joins-World-Trade-Organisation-WTO.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro(29 April 2012)--Today Montenegro officially became a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the broadest global forum for negotiating liberalisation of international trade...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113594/Montenegro-joins-World-Trade-Organisation-WTO.htmlSun, 29 Apr 2012 17:31:58 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113571/Chinese-Government-to-encourage-investments.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (27 April 2012) – Since restoring independence, Montenegro has maintained stability and achieved remarkable progress in all fields, Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said at a meeting with Prime Minister Igor Lukšić in Warsaw on Thursday. He also commended Montenegro’s EU integration efforts, expressing belief that they will continue in the future...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113571/Chinese-Government-to-encourage-investments.htmlFri, 27 Apr 2012 10:04:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113539/Cooperation-and-dialogue-are-in-everyone-s-interest-PM-Luksic-underlines.htmlWarsaw, Poland (26 April 2012) – The cooperation between Central European countries and China has greatly progressed in recent years, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić said at the meeting of Polish, Central European and Chinese prime ministers in Warsaw earlier today. This is highly significant, he added, as economic cooperation represents a basic instrument for economic prosperity and improved competitiveness...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113539/Cooperation-and-dialogue-are-in-everyone-s-interest-PM-Luksic-underlines.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 15:28:22 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113573/Montenegro-continues-activities.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (27 April 2012) -- The round table titled “Existing legislation and practical experience regarding protection of children and minors victims of sexual violence” was held in Cetinje on Thursday. The event was sponsored by the Supreme Court and the Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office, and co-sponsored by the Police Authority and the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113573/Montenegro-continues-activities.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 14:09:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113525/Government-approves-Draft-Revised-Budget-for-2012.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (26 April 2012) – At yesterday's session, the Cabinet approved the Draft Revised Budget for 2012. The main reasons for revising the Budget are negative economic developments in the euro zone which have caused investments reduction, thereby reducing the budget revenues, lower revenues in the first months due to severe weather conditions and the need to provide additional funds due to payments made under given loan guarantees...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113525/Government-approves-Draft-Revised-Budget-for-2012.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:12:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113470/Montenegro-committed-to-green-economy-and-sustainable-development-as-long-term-objectives-PM-Luksic-says.htmlKolašin, Montenegro (24 April 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić opened the two day national conference titled “How to reach sustainable development and ‘green’ economy in Montenegro? which takes places in Kolašin, Montenegro, on 24-25 April...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113470/Montenegro-committed-to-green-economy-and-sustainable-development-as-long-term-objectives-PM-Luksic-says.htmlTue, 24 Apr 2012 17:23:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113462/Montenegro-hosts-conference-on-cyber-crime.htmlBudva, Montenegro (24 April 2012) – Interpol and Europol top-level executives, Italian chief of Police, chiefs of police of the countries of the region, representatives of Austrian Interior Ministry, OSCE, FBI, ICITAP and Federal German Criminal Police met together for the conference on cyber crime in Budva, Montenegro, earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113462/Montenegro-hosts-conference-on-cyber-crime.htmlTue, 24 Apr 2012 15:29:16 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113431/Montenegrin-Government-and-UNDP-sign-agreement-to-implement-e-petitions-project.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (23 April 2012) -- Chief of Staff of the Montenegrin Prime Minister Rajko Kovačević and UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative to Montenegro Rastislav Vrbenski signed the cost-sharing agreement for the implementation of the “Citizens’ Voice – e-Petitions” project in Podgorica earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113431/Montenegrin-Government-and-UNDP-sign-agreement-to-implement-e-petitions-project.htmlMon, 23 Apr 2012 18:20:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113381/National-Conference-How-to-reach-sustainable-development-and-green-economy-in-Montenegro-in-Kolasin.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/113381/National-Conference-How-to-reach-sustainable-development-and-green-economy-in-Montenegro-in-Kolasin.htmlFri, 20 Apr 2012 17:04:05 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113568/Round-table-on-children-health-entitled-Recognising-children-victims-of-sexual-violence-and-its-medical-psychological-treatment.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/113568/Round-table-on-children-health-entitled-Recognising-children-victims-of-sexual-violence-and-its-medical-psychological-treatment.htmlFri, 20 Apr 2012 10:22:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113304/PM-Luksic-continues-consultation-on-constitutional-amendments-with-opposition.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (18 April 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić continued consultations on constitutional amendments with Montenegro's opposition leaders as one of the preconditions for further Montenegro’s progress toward the EU membership...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113304/PM-Luksic-continues-consultation-on-constitutional-amendments-with-opposition.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2012 16:55:24 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113292/Open-Government-Partnership-conference-welcomes-Montenegro-s-efforts.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/113292/Open-Government-Partnership-conference-welcomes-Montenegro-s-efforts.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2012 16:06:29 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113291/Turkish-investors-are-welcome-in-Montenegro.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/113291/Turkish-investors-are-welcome-in-Montenegro.htmlWed, 18 Apr 2012 15:38:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113244/PM-Luk-i.htmlVideo recording: Addrress by Prime Minister Igor Lukšić at the panel discussion "Challenges of Montenegro and Western Balkans towards European and Euro-Atlantic Integration"...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113244/PM-Luk-i.htmlFri, 13 Apr 2012 20:08:48 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113246/Address-by-European-Commissioner-for-Enlargement-stefan-F-le.htmlVideo recording: Address by European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle at the panel discussion "Challenges of Montenegro and Western Balkans towards European and Euro-Atlantic Integration", within the Global Security Forum GLOBSEC 2012 in Bratislava..]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113246/Address-by-European-Commissioner-for-Enlargement-stefan-F-le.htmlFri, 13 Apr 2012 20:06:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113234/Montenegro.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (12 April 2012) – The recent Budva's conference on legal solutions in combating organised crime, sponsored by the Justice and Human Rights Ministry, under the auspices of US, Italian and Croatian embassies, is one of the most significant professional meetings on the subject in Montenegro, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Duško Marković and US and Italian Ambassadors to Montenegro, Sue Key Brown and Sergio Barbanti, concluded at a meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113234/Montenegro.htmlThu, 12 Apr 2012 16:11:37 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113207/Montenegro-national-team-for-CoE-One-in-Five-campaign-adopts-activities-for-April-November-2012.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (11 April 2012) - The Montenegro national team for participation in the Council of Europe (CoE) project “One in five” met in Podgorica earlier today, and adopted, as agreed at the previous meeting, the project activities for the period April-November 2012. “One in five” campaign aims to reduce and stop the sexual violence against children...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113207/Montenegro-national-team-for-CoE-One-in-Five-campaign-adopts-activities-for-April-November-2012.htmlWed, 11 Apr 2012 15:51:09 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113199/Montenegro-India-need-to-advance-political-and-economic-relations-the-two-foreign-ministers-stress.htmlNew Delhi, India (11 april 2012) – During his first official visit to India, Foreign Minister Milan Roćen met with his Indian counterpart Somanahalli Malliah Krishna for talks on bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation and regional affairs...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113199/Montenegro-India-need-to-advance-political-and-economic-relations-the-two-foreign-ministers-stress.htmlWed, 11 Apr 2012 15:03:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113147/Montenegro.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (6 April 2012) – Montenegro and Albania traditionally enjoy good bilateral relations which have been additionally enhanced by top-level contacts, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić remarked at a meeting with Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Edmond Haxhinasto earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113147/Montenegro.htmlFri, 06 Apr 2012 16:52:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113134/Government-adoptes.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/113134/Government-adoptes.htmlFri, 06 Apr 2012 15:18:46 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113135/Montenegrin-and-Albaian-officials-discuss.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (6 April 2012) – Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Milan Roćen met with Albanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto for talks on bilateral relations earlier today in Podgorica...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113135/Montenegrin-and-Albaian-officials-discuss.htmlFri, 06 Apr 2012 15:08:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113028/Measurable-results-in-strengthening-rule-of-law-and-fight-against-corruption-and-organised-crime.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (3 April 2012) – The European Commission is working on the report which will serve as a basis for the European Council’s decision on the opening of accession talks with Montenegro. Therefore, Montenegro is required to achieve new, measurable results in the area of strengthening the rule of law and fight against corruption and organised crime by mid-June, Stefano Sannino, Director of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enlargement, remarked at the meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Duško Marković earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113028/Measurable-results-in-strengthening-rule-of-law-and-fight-against-corruption-and-organised-crime.htmlTue, 03 Apr 2012 16:57:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113029/Statement-by-Stefano-Sannino-Director-of-the-European-Commission-s-Directorate-General-for-Enlargement.htmlAudio recording: Statement by Stefano Sannino, Director of the European Commission's Directorate General for Enlargement, following his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Milan Roćen in Podgorica earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113029/Statement-by-Stefano-Sannino-Director-of-the-European-Commission-s-Directorate-General-for-Enlargement.htmlTue, 03 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113017/Montenegro-will-pay-KAP-s-debt-to-Deutsche-Bank-as-guarantees-are-activated.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/113017/Montenegro-will-pay-KAP-s-debt-to-Deutsche-Bank-as-guarantees-are-activated.htmlTue, 03 Apr 2012 15:36:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113019/Montenegro-s-EU-progress-to-benefit-the-whole-region.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (3 April 2012) -- The Government is strongly committed to the continuation of the European integration process and reforms in all areas significant for further Montenegro’s European journey and more quality life of its citizens. By the same token, the Government has been making extensive efforts to fulfill the European agenda with the aim of opening the accession talks with the EU in June, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić underlined at a meeting with the delegation of the EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Committee earlier today.]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113019/Montenegro-s-EU-progress-to-benefit-the-whole-region.htmlTue, 03 Apr 2012 15:20:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/113009/PM-Luksic-hosts-first-College-for-Negotiations-on-Accession-of-Montenegro-to-EU-meeting.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (3 April 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić hosted yesterday the first meeting of the College for Negotiations on Accession of Montenegro to the European Union, a Government working body constituting part of the EU accession negotiation structure...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/113009/PM-Luksic-hosts-first-College-for-Negotiations-on-Accession-of-Montenegro-to-EU-meeting.htmlTue, 03 Apr 2012 11:47:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112996/European-Parliament-continues-to-support-Montenegro-praises-its-results-in-protecting-LGBT-rights.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (2 April 2012) -- The European Parliament (EP) will continue to provide support to Montenegro’s EU bid and its recent resolution in that regard is another indicator of the commitment, Euard Kukan, Chairman of the EP’s Delegation for relations with South-East Europe, said at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and Human Rights Duško Marković earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112996/European-Parliament-continues-to-support-Montenegro-praises-its-results-in-protecting-LGBT-rights.htmlMon, 02 Apr 2012 16:40:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112960/Montenegro-and-China-set-to-enhance-cooperation-in-multiple-areas-confirm-good-relations.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (30 March 2012) – The visit by high Chinese officials and the signing of several bilateral agreements will propel further development of traditionally good relations between Montenegro and the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister of Montenegro Igor Lukšić said at his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of China Hui Liangyu earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112960/Montenegro-and-China-set-to-enhance-cooperation-in-multiple-areas-confirm-good-relations.htmlFri, 30 Mar 2012 17:59:26 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112958/Montenegro-learns-best-international-practices-in-combating-organised-crime-and-corruption.htmlBudva, Montenegro (30 March 2012) – The three-day conference entitled “Models of Legislation for Combating Organised Crime,” which brought US, Italian, Croatian and Montenegrin experts to exchange experiences and discuss ways to improve Montenegrin legislation in combating this challenge, concluded today late afternoon...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112958/Montenegro-learns-best-international-practices-in-combating-organised-crime-and-corruption.htmlFri, 30 Mar 2012 17:50:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112956/PM-Luksic-Civil-society-enhances-democracy-makes-state-more-efficient-through-checks-and-support.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (30 March 2012) – “The civil society not only enhances democracy, it also keeps a check on and gives support to the state, making it more democratic and efficient,” Prime Minister Igor Lukšić said in his opening speech at the round table “Cooperation between the Government and NGOs in Montenegro” held in Podgorica earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112956/PM-Luksic-Civil-society-enhances-democracy-makes-state-more-efficient-through-checks-and-support.htmlFri, 30 Mar 2012 16:58:36 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112945/Montenegro-and-China-sign-cooperation-agreements-in-economy-agriculture-culture-wine-export.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (30 march 2012) – The official visit of Chinese Government’s delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Hui Liangyu, to Montenegro and the signing of cooperation agreements reflect a strong determination to boost already good and friendly mutual relations at all levels, Deputy Prime Minister Vujica Lazović told the press conference following the signing ceremony in Podgorica earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112945/Montenegro-and-China-sign-cooperation-agreements-in-economy-agriculture-culture-wine-export.htmlFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:27:09 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112898/Montenegro-and-Itlaky.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (29 March 2012) -- Italy is an important strategic partner of Montenegro in its European journey and the fight against organised crime, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and Human Rights Duško Marković told Pietro Grasso, Chief Italian Anti-Mafia Prosecutor, on the margins of the conference entitled “Models of Legislation for Combating Organised Crime”, in Budva on Wednesday...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112898/Montenegro-and-Itlaky.htmlThu, 29 Mar 2012 11:19:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112866/DPM-Markovic-Montenegro-seeks-to-advance-fight-against-organised-crime-welcomes-cooperation-with-USA-Italy-Croatia.htmlBudva, Montenegro (29 March 2012) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice and Human Rights Duško Marković has opened a three-day conference in Budva on the best international practices in fight against organised crime, entitled “Models of Legislation for Combating Organised Crime”. The conference aims to propose ways for Montenegro to improve legislation in this field...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112866/DPM-Markovic-Montenegro-seeks-to-advance-fight-against-organised-crime-welcomes-cooperation-with-USA-Italy-Croatia.htmlWed, 28 Mar 2012 11:24:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112839/Montenegro-and-EU-Commission-discuss-law-harmonisation-in-judiciary-and-fundamental-rights.htmlBrussels, Belgium (27 March 2012) – The two-day meeting between Montenegro and the European Commission discussing the acquis communautaire as regards Chapter 23 – judiciary and fundamental rights, called explanatory screening, was completed today. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the candidate states of Serbia and Macedonia...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112839/Montenegro-and-EU-Commission-discuss-law-harmonisation-in-judiciary-and-fundamental-rights.htmlTue, 27 Mar 2012 14:15:52 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112840/Montenegro-regional-leader-in-fight-against-discrimination.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/112840/Montenegro-regional-leader-in-fight-against-discrimination.htmlTue, 27 Mar 2012 14:14:23 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112828/Montenegro-to-host-conference-on.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/112828/Montenegro-to-host-conference-on.htmlTue, 27 Mar 2012 12:23:59 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112775/European-Council-President-welcomes-Montenegro-s-EU-track-record-calls-on-intensifying-reforms.htmlBrussels, Belgium (23 March 2012) – “Montenegro has become one of the champions of European integration in the Western Balkans,” President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy told the press after his meeting with Prime Minister Igor Lukšić in Brussels this afternoon...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112775/European-Council-President-welcomes-Montenegro-s-EU-track-record-calls-on-intensifying-reforms.htmlFri, 23 Mar 2012 13:59:21 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112758/Broad-national-consensus-key-to.htmlBrussels, Belgium (22 March) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić met with Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle in Brussels earlier today. During the talks, Commissioner Füle in particular welcomed the consensus Montenegro has reached by involving parliamentary opposition, NGOs and media into its EU bid...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112758/Broad-national-consensus-key-to.htmlThu, 22 Mar 2012 19:01:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112756/President-of-European-Parliament-Montenegro-to.htmlBrussels, Belgium (22 March 2012) – Montenegro has an “enormous chance to become one of the real models for the whole region”, President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz told the press following his meeting with Prime Minister Igor Lukšić in Brussels earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112756/President-of-European-Parliament-Montenegro-to.htmlThu, 22 Mar 2012 17:47:11 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112747/Low-cost-Ryanair-to-start-flying-to-and-from-Montenegro-in-June-2012.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/112747/Low-cost-Ryanair-to-start-flying-to-and-from-Montenegro-in-June-2012.htmlThu, 22 Mar 2012 16:11:37 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112732/EU-s-Barroso-Montenegro-close-to-opening-accession-talks-work-needs-to-be-done-in-rule-of-law-fundamental-rights.htmlBrussels, Belgium (21 March 2012) -- Montenegro has made extensive efforts to meet EU accession requirements and the European Council's decission to open the door towards the start of accession talks is an acknowledgement of the hard work, President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso told the press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Igor Lukšić in Brussels late afternoon...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112732/EU-s-Barroso-Montenegro-close-to-opening-accession-talks-work-needs-to-be-done-in-rule-of-law-fundamental-rights.htmlWed, 21 Mar 2012 22:01:59 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112728/NATO-Secretary-General-Rasmussen-Montenegro-important-partner-devoted-to-regional-stability.htmlBrussels, Belgium (21 March 2012) – “Montenegro is an important partner for the Alliance and an important aspirant to NATO membership. I would like to congratulate the Prime Minister for his country’s commitment to reforms. These will be vital for future membership in NATO, especially political and defence reforms,” NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said earlier today at the joint press point with Prime Minister Igor Lukšić...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112728/NATO-Secretary-General-Rasmussen-Montenegro-important-partner-devoted-to-regional-stability.htmlWed, 21 Mar 2012 17:16:13 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112734/PM-Luksic-voices-Montenegro-s-commitment-to-international-security-at-NATO-s-North-Atlantic-Council.htmlBrussels, Belgium (21 March 2012) – Montenegro already considers ways to contribute to international activities in Afghanistan after 2014, and in domestic policy we remain dedicated to fiscal adjustments, structural reform and improving the business environment, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić said in his address to the North Atlantic Council in Brussels earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112734/PM-Luksic-voices-Montenegro-s-commitment-to-international-security-at-NATO-s-North-Atlantic-Council.htmlWed, 21 Mar 2012 16:11:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112713/PM-Luksic-Government-supports-establishment-of-independent-self-regulatory-media-bodies.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (21 March 2012) – The Government fully welcomes the establishment of media self-regulatory bodies in Montenegro, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić said to the representatives of the newly established Self-Regulatory Media Council Darko Šuković (Radio Antena M), Ranko Vujović (Agency for Electronic Media) and Draško Đuranović (Portal Analitika) in their meeting on Tuesday...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112713/PM-Luksic-Government-supports-establishment-of-independent-self-regulatory-media-bodies.htmlWed, 21 Mar 2012 13:31:44 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112705/Montenegro-and-Azerbaijan-set-to-strengthen-political-economic-cultural-cooperation.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (21 March 2012) – The bilateral cooperation between Montenegro and Azerbaijan is very good, but should be strengthened in the coming period in areas such as economy, culture and tourism, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić and Ambassador Eldar Hasanov agreed at their meeting yesterday in Podgorica...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112705/Montenegro-and-Azerbaijan-set-to-strengthen-political-economic-cultural-cooperation.htmlWed, 21 Mar 2012 10:45:32 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112700/Economic-recovery-reforms-and-attracting-investment-top-Government-priorities.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (20 March 2012) – “Economic recovery and implementation of reforms necessary for further development of investment-friendly atmosphere are Government’s priorities in the forthcoming period,” Deputy Prime Minister Vujica Lazović said earlier today at the meeting with Heads of Mission of EU countries in Montenegro. The meeting was also attended by ministers of finance and economy, Milorad Katnić and Vladimir Kavarić...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112700/Economic-recovery-reforms-and-attracting-investment-top-Government-priorities.htmlTue, 20 Mar 2012 19:29:22 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112623/Government-demands-transfer-of-shares-in-KAP-and-RBN-as-Russian-investor-fails-to-honour-contractual-commitments.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/112623/Government-demands-transfer-of-shares-in-KAP-and-RBN-as-Russian-investor-fails-to-honour-contractual-commitments.htmlSat, 17 Mar 2012 17:39:45 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112617/Montenegro-to-host-international-conference-on-LGBT-rights-Together-against-Discrimination.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/112617/Montenegro-to-host-international-conference-on-LGBT-rights-Together-against-Discrimination.htmlFri, 16 Mar 2012 17:25:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112615/PM-Luksic-meets-with-Turkish-officials.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (16 March 2012) -- Prime Minister Igor Lukšić’s state visit to Turkey is an additional incentive to deepen political dialogue and upgrade cooperation. The two countries traditionally enjoy good bilateral relations with no open issues and the continued dialogue may serve as an example of how the cooperation between two countries can be fruitful and friendly, PM Lukšić’s meetings with senior Turkish officials concluded...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112615/PM-Luksic-meets-with-Turkish-officials.htmlFri, 16 Mar 2012 11:50:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112570/Montenegro-and-Turkey-boost-cooperation-in-air-transport-social-welfare-and-investment-protection.htmlIstanbul, Turkey (15 March 2012) – Montenegrin and Turkish Government officials signed agreements to support investments, social welfare, civil air transport and air transport infrastructure on Wednesday in Istanbul...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112570/Montenegro-and-Turkey-boost-cooperation-in-air-transport-social-welfare-and-investment-protection.htmlThu, 15 Mar 2012 12:52:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112544/US-European-Command-chief-praises-Montenegro-s-results-in-NATO-bid-and-security-system-reform.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (14 March 2012) -- Montenegro has made tremendous progress in attaining NATO’s objectives and pursuing reforms of its security system, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić and Admiral James G. Stavridis, US European Command chief and , concluded at a meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112544/US-European-Command-chief-praises-Montenegro-s-results-in-NATO-bid-and-security-system-reform.htmlWed, 14 Mar 2012 15:43:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112549/Rule-of-law-judicary-fight-against-corruption-and-organised-crime.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (14 March 2012) -- Judiciary-related constitutional amendments are of high importance for the European Council's positive decision on opening accession talks with Montenegro in June, Alexandra Cas Granje, Director for Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Turkey and Iceland at the Directorate General for Enlargement, noted at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Duško Marković...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112549/Rule-of-law-judicary-fight-against-corruption-and-organised-crime.htmlWed, 14 Mar 2012 15:16:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112531/Montenegro-s-top-officials-pledge-unwavering-efforts-to-discover-attack-on-journalist-organisers.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (14 March 2012) – Top government, law enforcement, and judicial officials met yesterday at Prime Minister Igor Lukšić’s initiative to affirm Montenegro’s commitment to ensuring full respect for freedom of speech and protection of free journalism...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112531/Montenegro-s-top-officials-pledge-unwavering-efforts-to-discover-attack-on-journalist-organisers.htmlWed, 14 Mar 2012 11:52:27 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112520/PM-Luksic-EU-and-NATO-integration-economy-recovery-and-further-democratisation-remain-Government-s-priorities.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (13 March 2012) -- EU and NATO integration, as well as creating conditions for further economic growth, remain the Government’s top priorities, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić said at a meeting with heads of missions of EU member states and EU Delegation to Montenegro earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112520/PM-Luksic-EU-and-NATO-integration-economy-recovery-and-further-democratisation-remain-Government-s-priorities.htmlTue, 13 Mar 2012 16:43:26 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112502/Montenegro-police-arrest-suspect-for-attack-on-Vijesti-journalist-Olivera-Lakic.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/112502/Montenegro-police-arrest-suspect-for-attack-on-Vijesti-journalist-Olivera-Lakic.htmlTue, 13 Mar 2012 10:58:35 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112503/Constituent-Meeting-of-the-Anti-Discrimination-Council-held-in-Podgorica-Montenegro.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (13 March 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić chaired yesterday in Podgorica the Constitutive Meeting of the Anti-Discrimination Council of Montenegro. The Council aims, among other things, to enhance Government’s cooperation with the civil society towards the full development of anti-discriminatory practices and building the society where all human rights are protected...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112503/Constituent-Meeting-of-the-Anti-Discrimination-Council-held-in-Podgorica-Montenegro.htmlTue, 13 Mar 2012 10:08:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112508/Montenegro-and-EU-sign-IPA-2011-Financing-Agreement.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (13 March 2012) – Chief Negotiator for EU accession Aleksandar Pejović and Alexandra Cas Granje, Director for Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, Turkey and Iceland at the Directorate General for Enlargement, signed the IPA 2011 Financing Agreement worth EUR 43 million. It consists of EUR 25.5 million in grant aid from the EU and EUR 16.5 million of the Government’s contribution...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112508/Montenegro-and-EU-sign-IPA-2011-Financing-Agreement.htmlTue, 13 Mar 2012 09:59:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112495/EU-rule-of-law-expert-mission-in.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (12 March) -- The EU expert mission stays in Montenegro until Friday to examine Montenegro‘s achievements in the field of rule of law, with special emphasis on fight against corruption and organised crime.]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112495/EU-rule-of-law-expert-mission-in.htmlMon, 12 Mar 2012 17:07:31 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112453/Montenegro-s-PM-Luksic-strongly-condemns-attack-on-journalist-demands-prompt-police-action.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (9 March 2012) – Regarding the brutal attack on daily Vijesti’s journalist Olivera Lakić outside her residence in the capital of Podgorica late on Wednesday, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić has visited Vijesti’s editorial office and strongly condemned the attack demanding that the police take swift and thorough action to find the perpetrators as soon as possible...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112453/Montenegro-s-PM-Luksic-strongly-condemns-attack-on-journalist-demands-prompt-police-action.htmlFri, 09 Mar 2012 14:55:55 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112436/Government-prepares-Contribution-to-EC-s-Spring-Report-advances-EU-negotiation-structure.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (8 March 2012) -- The Government has prepared the Contribution to the European Commission’s Spring Report on Montenegro’s progress in meeting the seven key requirements for the period 1 September 2011 – 1 March 2012, Chief Negotiator for EU accession Aleksandar Pejović told the press following the Cabinet meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112436/Government-prepares-Contribution-to-EC-s-Spring-Report-advances-EU-negotiation-structure.htmlThu, 08 Mar 2012 16:34:16 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112448/Government.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (8 March 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić met with presidents of Albanian parties in Montenegro: Mahmet Bardhi (DSCG), Genci Nimanbegu (FORCA) and Vaselj Siništaj (Koalicioni Shqiptar Perspektiva) earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112448/Government.htmlThu, 08 Mar 2012 16:20:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112420/HR-Adviser-Kojicic-and-CoE-Gardetto-Legal-and-institutional-anti-discrimination-framework-in-Montenegro-strengthened.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (8 March 2012) – Anti-discrimination framework in Montenegro has been strengthened in the past year both legally and institutionally, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Human Rights and Protection from Discrimination Jovan Kojičić and rapporteur to the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) Jean-Charles Gardetto concluded at a meeting on Wednesday...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112420/HR-Adviser-Kojicic-and-CoE-Gardetto-Legal-and-institutional-anti-discrimination-framework-in-Montenegro-strengthened.htmlThu, 08 Mar 2012 10:17:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112412/Government-continues-dialogue-to-amend-Constitution-makes-progress-in.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (7 March 2012) -- The Montenegrin Government will continue the dialogue with parliamentary opposition with the aim of adopting judiciary related Constitutional amendments, aware of their importance for further strengthening judicial independence as a prerequisite for the rule of law, Deputy Prime Minister Duško Marković told Jean-Charles Gardetto, Rappourter of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, at a meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112412/Government-continues-dialogue-to-amend-Constitution-makes-progress-in.htmlWed, 07 Mar 2012 17:33:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112359/IMF-s-Bell-and-PM-Luksic-Montenegro-did-more-than-other-countries.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (6 March 2012) – Montenegro has implemented a number of reforms and done more than other countries to achieve a more balanced budget, propose structural reforms and enhance business environment, the meeting between Prime Minister Igor Lukšić and IMF’s head of mission to Montenegro Gerwin Bell concluded yesterday...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112359/IMF-s-Bell-and-PM-Luksic-Montenegro-did-more-than-other-countries.htmlTue, 06 Mar 2012 10:43:45 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112348/Montenegro-and-Croatia-DPMs-disscus-cooperation-possibilities.htmlZagreb, Croatia (5 March 2012) – Deputy Prime Minister Vujica Lazovic met with his Croatian counterparts Radimir Čačić and Branko Grčić earler today in Zagreb...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112348/Montenegro-and-Croatia-DPMs-disscus-cooperation-possibilities.htmlMon, 05 Mar 2012 16:50:39 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112301/Montenegro-initiates-preparations-for-participation-in-CoE-campaign-One-in-five.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (2 March 2012) – The team for preparing Montenegro’s participation in the Council of Europe (CoE) project “One in five” held a meeting today in Podgorica, following the decision reached by the working meeting held by Prime Minister Igor Lukšić on 10 February. “One in five” campaign aims to reduce and stop the sexual violence against children...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112301/Montenegro-initiates-preparations-for-participation-in-CoE-campaign-One-in-five.htmlFri, 02 Mar 2012 16:33:51 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112294/Montenegro-and-USA-sign-air-transport-agreement.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (2 March 2012) – Transport Minister Andrija Lompar and US Ambassador Sue K. Brown signed the Air Transport Agreement between the two countries earlier today in Podgorica...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112294/Montenegro-and-USA-sign-air-transport-agreement.htmlFri, 02 Mar 2012 15:27:24 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112228/Government-Secretariat-General-and-UNDP-Montenegro-extend-efforts-to-build-government-communication-capacities.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (29 February 2012) – Secretary General of the Government of Montenegro Žarko Šturanović and UNDP Resident Representative Rastislav Vrbensky signed earlier today the Agreement on the implementation of the project titled “Promoting good governance through strengthening capacities of the Government of Montenegro for strategic communications and international public relations.”]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112228/Government-Secretariat-General-and-UNDP-Montenegro-extend-efforts-to-build-government-communication-capacities.htmlWed, 29 Feb 2012 17:54:11 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112199/Montenegro-and-Poland-to-exchange-good-practices-in-rule-of-law-and-judiciary-reform.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (27 February 2012) – Ministries of justice of Montenegro and Poland will soon sign a Memo on cooperation for the exchange of experience and good practices in the rule of law and judiciary reform areas, Justice Minister Duško Marković and Polish Ambassador Grazina Sikorska announced at their meeting earlier today in Podgorica...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112199/Montenegro-and-Poland-to-exchange-good-practices-in-rule-of-law-and-judiciary-reform.htmlMon, 27 Feb 2012 19:20:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112131/EU-s-Miroslav-Lajcak-EU-issues-should-not-be-conditioned-by-others.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (24 February 2012) -- EU wants to see a responsible, pro-European attitude of all political parties to European issues in the Montenegrin Parliament, as European perspective is everyone’s perspective, Miroslav Lajcak, Managing Director for Russia, Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans in European External Action Service, told the press after talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Milan Roćen...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112131/EU-s-Miroslav-Lajcak-EU-issues-should-not-be-conditioned-by-others.htmlFri, 24 Feb 2012 16:29:10 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112133/Progress-towards-EU-requires-responsible-attitude-of-all-social-stakeholders-PM-Luksic-and-EU-s-Lajcak-stress.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (24 February 2012) -- EU and NATO accession, as well as the economy recovery, will be the Government’s top priorities in the coming period, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić told Miroslav Lajcak, EEAS Managing Director for Russia, Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans, earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112133/Progress-towards-EU-requires-responsible-attitude-of-all-social-stakeholders-PM-Luksic-and-EU-s-Lajcak-stress.htmlFri, 24 Feb 2012 15:48:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112132/Montenegro-hosts-conference-on-regional-judicial-cooperation-and-EU-practices.htmlDanilovgrad, Montenegro (24 February 2012) – Ministry of Justice, in cooperation with Institution Building Unit of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Enlargement, hosts two-day conference entitled “Fight against organised crime – Regional cooperation and EU practice” in Danilovgrad...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112132/Montenegro-hosts-conference-on-regional-judicial-cooperation-and-EU-practices.htmlFri, 24 Feb 2012 14:33:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112022/PM-Luksic-launches-consultations-on-constitutional-amendments-with-opposition.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (22 February 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić launched yesterday the consultation on constitutional amendments with the presidents of opposition parties in Montenegro: Andrija Mandić (Nova), Nebojša Medojević (PzP), Mehmet Bardhi (DSCG), Genci Nimanbegu (FORCA) and Vasel Sinishtaj (Koalicioni Shqiptar Perspektiva)...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112022/PM-Luksic-launches-consultations-on-constitutional-amendments-with-opposition.htmlWed, 22 Feb 2012 11:01:12 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/112023/Montenegro-and-World-Bank.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (22 February 2012) – Finance Minister Milorad Katnić and Head of the World Bank Office for Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Anabel Abreu, signed the loan agreement aimed at the reform of high education and building science capacities in Montenegro earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/112023/Montenegro-and-World-Bank.htmlWed, 22 Feb 2012 10:58:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111994/Montenegro-s-success-is-also-EU-s-success-says-ambassador-Denmark-welcomes-progress-pledges-integration-and-reform-help.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (21 February 2012) – EU and NATO integration and economic revival are Montenegro’s priorities in the coming period Prime Minister Igor Lukšić said at his meeting earlier today with Denmark’s European Affairs Minister Nicolai Wammen...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111994/Montenegro-s-success-is-also-EU-s-success-says-ambassador-Denmark-welcomes-progress-pledges-integration-and-reform-help.htmlTue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:25 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111953/United-Arab-Emirates-send-humanitarian-aid-to-Montenegro.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/111953/United-Arab-Emirates-send-humanitarian-aid-to-Montenegro.htmlMon, 20 Feb 2012 15:38:11 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111951/USA-sends-helicopters-to-assist-endangered-people-in-Montenegro.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (20 February 2012) – As a response to the request for help that the Montenegrin Government has submitted to NATO, the USA sent two Black Hawk helicopters and more than 40 support crew members. One of the Black Hawk helicopters is HH-60 medical evacuation aircraft, while the other is the other is a HH-60 lift helicopter...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111951/USA-sends-helicopters-to-assist-endangered-people-in-Montenegro.htmlMon, 20 Feb 2012 14:08:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111837/National-Development-Plan-basis-for-use-of-IPA-funds-FM-Katnic-and-EU.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (16 February 2012) – The National Development Plan 2013-2016, which is to be completed by December 2012, is an important strategic document for Montenegro as an EU aspiring country and one of the Government’s top priorities in 2012, Finance Minister Milorad Katnić told the press conference following the Cabinet meeting...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111837/National-Development-Plan-basis-for-use-of-IPA-funds-FM-Katnic-and-EU.htmlFri, 17 Feb 2012 12:21:48 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111792/Severe-weather-France-provides-material-support-Greece-and-Slovenia-send-helicopters-and-rescue-teams-to-Montenegro.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (16 February 2012) – French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs has decided to respond immediately to Montenegro’s request for assistance submitted to NATO member states on 12 February in the wake of severe weather the country has suffered from recently...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111792/Severe-weather-France-provides-material-support-Greece-and-Slovenia-send-helicopters-and-rescue-teams-to-Montenegro.htmlThu, 16 Feb 2012 11:59:35 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111704/Severe-weather-72-evacuated-from-stuck-train-Montenegro-asks-NATO-for-help.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (14 February 2012) – Late yesterday afternoon, after a complex operation in adverse weather conditions, the evacuation of people from the railway Kolašin- Podgrica was successfully completed. Seventy-two people in total, including 45 passengers, railway staff, two members of train police escort, members of the Special Police Unit, who came to help the passengers, and a TV cameraman, were stuck on the train since Friday...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111704/Severe-weather-72-evacuated-from-stuck-train-Montenegro-asks-NATO-for-help.htmlTue, 14 Feb 2012 15:14:25 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111599/Weather-conditions-deteo.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (12 February 2012) -- The situation in Montenegro deteriorated due to incessant snow which had fallen during the last night and caused new problems. Therefore, Prime Minister Igor Lukšić remarked earlier today, there was a need to undertake a few additional activities such as suspension of classes in schools in the northern and central part of the country, setting up an additional team within the Police Administration to additionally help the citizens and greater participation of citizens in removing snow...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111599/Weather-conditions-deteo.htmlSun, 12 Feb 2012 17:18:37 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111593/police-to-provide-greater-efficiency-citizens-to-help-in-removing-snow-clessed-suspended.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/111593/police-to-provide-greater-efficiency-citizens-to-help-in-removing-snow-clessed-suspended.htmlSun, 12 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111580/State-of-emergency-in-Montenegro-Save-energy-remove-snow-and-forward-emergency-requests-to-authorities.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/111580/State-of-emergency-in-Montenegro-Save-energy-remove-snow-and-forward-emergency-requests-to-authorities.htmlSun, 12 Feb 2012 10:44:20 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111536/Economic-revival-European-Euro-Atlantic-integration-Government-top-priorities-PM-Luksic-tells-ambassadors-to-NATO.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (10 February 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić met with Ambassadors of Hungary, Romania, Belgium, Portugal and Albania to NATO, earlier today, and he discussed with them Montenegro’s future plans for NATO and EU integration and the country’s economic and social policy. The ambassadors praised Montenegro’s reform efforts and announced positive signals at the forthcoming NATO summit...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111536/Economic-revival-European-Euro-Atlantic-integration-Government-top-priorities-PM-Luksic-tells-ambassadors-to-NATO.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:11:33 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111538/Montenegro-joins-Council-of-Europe-campaign-to-stop-sexual-violence-against-children.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (10 February 2012) – Prime Minister Igor Lukšić held a working meeting to define Montenegro's steps to get involved actively in the Council of Europe's (CoE) campaign “One in five” which aims to reduce and stop the sexual violence against children...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111538/Montenegro-joins-Council-of-Europe-campaign-to-stop-sexual-violence-against-children.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111525/Rule-of-law-is-a-precondition-for-NATO-membership.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (10 February 2012) -- Montenegro can expect good news from the upcoming NATO summit in Chicago due to, among other things, successful fulfilment of the national annual programme under the Membership Action Plan, in which a specific chapter has been dedicated to judicial reform and fight against crime and corruption, Deputy Prime Minister Duško Marković and Ambassadors of Hungary, Romania, Belgium, Portugal and Albania to NATO, Istvan Kovacs, Soros Dimitrou Dukaru, Rudolf Huygelen, Joao Mira Gomes and Artur Kuko, concluded at the meeting earler today.]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111525/Rule-of-law-is-a-precondition-for-NATO-membership.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:41:23 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111500/Montenegro-suffers-severe-weather-conditions-three-people-die.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/News/111500/Montenegro-suffers-severe-weather-conditions-three-people-die.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 17:08:11 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111467/Montenegro-s-Ministry-of-Justice-and-UNDP-office-pledge-to-extend-good-cooperation-in-judiciary-reform.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (8 February 2012) – The Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Podgorica pledged to continue the cooperation projects in the area of judiciary reform, Justice Minister Duško Marković and UNDP Resident Representative Rastislav Vrbensky agreed at their meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111467/Montenegro-s-Ministry-of-Justice-and-UNDP-office-pledge-to-extend-good-cooperation-in-judiciary-reform.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:13 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/News/111353/Montenegro-establishes-EU-accession-negotiation-structure.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (2 February 2012) – At today’s session, the Cabinet reached a decision to set up Montenegro’s EU negotiation team. The negotiation structure will be composed of 6 new bodies: College for Negotiations on Accession of Montenegro to the European Union, State Delegation, Negotiating Team, Working Groups for Preparation of Negotiations on Individual Negotiating Chapters, Office of the Chief Negotiator, and the Secretariat of the Negotiating Team...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/News/111353/Montenegro-establishes-EU-accession-negotiation-structure.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 14:59:14 +0100