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SPOTLIGHT: A nation's lone church member - Christian Chronicle

Christian ChronicleSPOTLIGHT: A nation's lone church memberChristian ChroniclePODGORICA, MONTENEGRO - Jo Byrd-Huddleston, a Christian in Arkansas, is praying for the day missionaries will move to this Central European nation and work alongside her “adopted spiritual daughter,” Marsida Bobaj. Bobaj was baptized in 2010 after ...

Montenegro to join Russia's South Stream - UPI.com

Montenegro to join Russia's South StreamUPI.comPODGORICA, Montenegro, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Montenegro said it was signing on to the South Stream natural gas pipeline for Europe after meeting with Russian officials, gas company Gazprom said. Leonid Chugunov, director of project management for Gazprom, ...and more »

Podgorica airport closed over heavy snowfall - Focus News

Podgorica airport closed over heavy snowfallFocus NewsPodgorica. The airport in the Montenegrin capital Podgorica is closed over heavy snowfall, ITAR-TASS reported. The airport authorities say all flights are cancelled until the weather conditions improve. The airport in the seaside city of Tivat is open.

Snow, Ice Plague Western Balkans - CRIENGLISH.com

B92Snow, Ice Plague Western BalkansCRIENGLISH.comLow temperatures and unrelenting snowfall that measure over a meter in many places closed the main road artery in Montenegro from the capital of Podgorica to Mojkovac. The airport at Podgorica was also closed once again due to snow.Region struggles with cold waveB92all 4 news articles »

Jewish community officially recognized in Montenegro - European Jewish Press

Jewish community officially recognized in MontenegroEuropean Jewish PressPODGORICA (EJP)---The Prime Minister of Montenegro, Igor Luksic, on Thursday signed an agreement with local Jewish community leaders to recognize the Jewish community as an official minority in the country. The agreement was signed during an official ...and more »

Heavy snow traps many people in Bosnia - The Associated Press

Heavy snow traps many people in BosniaThe Associated PressIn neighboring Montenegro, a three-day snowstorm that has closed roads and the main airport in the capital, Podgorica, claimed its first victim: a 54-year-old man who died when an avalanche hit his car on a road near the town of Kolasin.and more »

Fabio Capello's reign as England manager - the highs and lows - BBC Sport

BBC SportFabio Capello's reign as England manager - the highs and lowsBBC SportOctober 2011: England survive spirited second-half fightback by Montenegro in Podgorica to book their Euro 2012 finals place. Rooney is sent off and subsequently banned for three games. November 2011: Final games turn out to be friendly wins over world ...Life and times of former England manager Fabio CapelloTelegraph.co.ukFabio Capello resigns: Highlights of his time as England managerBirmingham MailWhy you should shed no tears for Capello and his pidgin EnglishMirrorFootball.co.uk (blog)The Press Associationall 3,234 news articles »

Heavy Snowfall Grips The Balkans - Eurasia Review

Heavy Snowfall Grips The BalkansEurasia ReviewPodgorica's airport is closed again, while buses are going only from Podgorica to Niksic and to the coast. The snow storm in Montenegro has claimed two lives so far. One person died while traveling on the road from Podgorica to Kolasin due to an ...

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, ...Montenegrins hold anti-government protestB92all 5 news articles »

Greece, Bulgaria battle flooding; 8 dead - Boston.com

Boston.comGreece, Bulgaria battle flooding; 8 deadBoston.comMontenegro's capital, Podgorica, was hit by strong winds that blew off roofs from houses, pulled out trees and traffic signs, turned over garbage containers and left parts of the city without electricity. In the Croatian town of Split, on the Adriatic ...and more »

Montenegro to join Russia's South Stream

PODGORICA, Montenegro, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Montenegro said it was signing on to the South Stream natural gas pipeline for Europe after meeting with Russian officials, gas company Gazprom said.

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”.

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.

Montenegro supports Jeremić's bid

PODGORICA -- The Montenegrin Foreign Ministry announced on Monday it would back Serbia's Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić in his run for president of the UN General Assembly.

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.

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.The organisers of ...

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 ...

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.

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".

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...