Leaders from across world governments and Hollywood descended on Sveti Stefan, Montenegro for the Global Citizen Forum. After opening remarks from Prime Minister Dusko Markovic, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, delivered the keynote address focusing on resiliency post-Hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to the […]
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Palestinians Criticize Montenegro
As multiple Ministers gather with Israeli government officials and business leaders in Podgorica at the Gateway to the Balkans conference, the Palestinians issued a scathing rebuke.The statement praised Montenegro for “excellent relations with neighbors” and a “prime example of how to deal with diversity”. The statement goes on […]
“Sweet Spot” Off Montenegro?
“Two blocks offshore Montenegro awarded to Greece’s Energean Oil & Gas are estimated to have 1.8 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas reserves, Energean said on Thursday, citing an independent audit. The findings suggest that Montenegro “sits in the ‘sweet spot’ of untapped potential in the eastern […]
Montenegro’s New Ambassador to Russia
” The Committee on International Relations and Emigrants on Thursday will give their thoughts on the candidacy Basic ambassador in Moscow. Ramiz Basic should replace Igor Jovovic at the site of the Ambassador of Montenegro in Russia. Jovovic has been ambassador in Moscow since the beginning of November 2016. ” […]
Chinese Bridge in Montenegro
“Montenegro’s government said on Friday it has signed a cooperation agreement with China for a feasibility study for a project for the reconstruction of the Djurdjevica Tara bridge over the Tara River in northern Montenegro.” (SeeNews)
Montenegro the Oil Baron?
“Two blocks offshore Montenegro awarded to Greece’s Energean Oil & Gas are estimated to have 1.8 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of recoverable natural gas reserves, Energean said Oct. 19, citing an independent audit. The findings suggest that Montenegro “sits in the ‘sweet spot’ of untapped potential in the […]
DeNiro Impressed by Montenegro
Robert DeNiro said he would film a movie in Montenegro, where he appeared on a panel of climate change at Global Citizens Forum. DeNiro met with Prime Minister Markovic following the panel. (translated from Vijesti)
Arab and Chinese Interest in Port of Bar
“Chinese and Arab investors are interested in the privatization of a stake in Montenegrin port operator Luka Bar the country’s transport minister Osman Nurkovic said. The government has not given up its plans to privatize Luka Bar after the talks for the sale of a 30% state-owned stake in the operator […]
Montenegro to Receive $50 Loan From EIB
“The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a 50 million euro ($58.8 million) loan to the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro (IRF) for the support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country, the IRF said on Wednesday. The loan represents the second and final tranche of a […]
Summit 100 Wraps Up
The Summit 100 forum of business leaders and politicians from Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and Croatia has concluded today. Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev held a press conference with Prime Ministers of Albania and Montenegro, Edi Rama and Duško Marković, and the Chairman of […]