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Đukanović v Milatović: the race to become Montenegro's president

Election pollsters in Montenegro are predicting the incumbent president Milo Đukanović, who has led the country in various posts for three decades, could be swept aside by Europe Now candidate Jakov Milatović.

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Long-serving Montenegro president to face newcomer in runoff vote

President Milo Đukanović, 61, won around 35% of the votes while 37-year-old economist Jakov Milatović won around 29%, according to latest projections.

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Montenegro's elections deepen political and religious divides

The upcoming presidential elections in Montenegro are set to be a make-or-break moment for the country's political future.

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This lesser-known European capital is a cheap summer destination

You get a lot more for your money here than in honeypot capitals like Paris or Rome.

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Three countries withdraw from Eurovision 2023

Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bulgaria have withdrawn from next year's competition, saying they can't afford to pay the registration fees.

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Montenegro government falls over ties with Serbian Orthodox Church

It is not yet clear whether the fall of the government will lead to snap parliamentary elections or if the parties might try to form a new govening coalition.

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Which European countries rely most - and least - on tourism?

Which European countries rely on tourism most heavily? The answer might surprise you.

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Montenegrin PM secretly signs controversial church property contract

The opposition responded by demanding a parliamentary vote of no confidence, which could see the small Balkan country end up with a fourth government in less than three years.

Russia

'Scandalous': Russia slams Serbia's neighbours as Lavrov visit blocked

Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their airspace, preventing Russia's foreign minister from visiting Serbia.

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Montenegro's parliament approves new minority pro-EU government

The government of PM Dritan Abazović secured the support of 46 deputies in the 81-seat parliament in Cetinje on Thursday.

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Montenegro shuts down schools after multiple reports of bomb threats

Police have been deployed to schools to check for potential explosives, but none have so far been found.

Art

The gay Muslim artist representing Montenegro at the Venice Biennale

Buu is a multi-media artist from a Muslim background in Montenegro, his pieces are sure to grab attention at this year's Venice Biennale.

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Water emerges from a 150-year-old mulberry tree after heavy rainfall

Locals call this miracle of nature a gift from God or Mother Nature: in this Montenegrin village, water springs from a 150-year-old mulberry tree, a unique phenomenon.

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Dozens of Serb nationalists hold pro-Russia rally in Montenegro

One of the large banners carried by those gathered read “Serbs in Montenegro, Russians in Ukraine”.

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Lion cub rescued in Montenegro after escaping from private home

The young feline will now be released into the wild or transferred to a zoo.

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Montenegro's ruling coalition collapses after no-confidence vote

The country's lawmakers voted 43-11 in favour of the motion against PM Krivokapić following weeks of political bickering between the coalition partners.

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Montenegro's prime minister warns of government collapse ahead of vote

Zdravko Krivokapic has urged lawmakers to vote for new elections on Friday.

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Montenegro lurches back into political crisis as allies try to oust PM

Both the deputy PM and the prime minister launched motion for a vote of no confidence in the country' parliament, with the latter not attempting to dissolve the parliament altogether, triggering snap election.

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As Montenegro turns on itself, its new government doubles down

The tiny Balkan state has been wracked by instability and division since elections last year.

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Why it's not just religion inflaming Serbia-Montenegro tensions

The spark was the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) installing a new leader at a ceremony in Montenegro.