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EU, Montenegro make progress in accession talks — 18 December 2012, 23:59 CET

The European Union held a first round of accession talks with Montenegro on Tuesday and approved one of the 35 chapters of its application for membership, which premier Milo Djukanovic has made his top priority.

Montenegro's new PM says EU, economy are priorities — 04 December 2012, 22:39 CET

Montenegro's parliament on Tuesday voted in a new centre-left government headed by veteran Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic, who vowed to lead the country towards EU membership and boost the crisis-hit economy.

Montenegro delays inauguration of new government — 03 December 2012, 16:17 CET

Montenegro's parliament postponed by 24 hours a vote to approve Prime Minister-designate Milo Djukanovic's new cabinet at the request of a fractious opposition, the body's speaker said Monday.

Centre-left wins Montenegro vote: official results — 16 October 2012, 11:57 CET

The ruling centre-left coalition is poised to stay in power in Montenegro as official results released Tuesday show it won Sunday's parliamentary vote.

US hails Montenegro vote as step toward EU, NATO membership — 16 October 2012, 10:29 CET

The United States on Monday welcomed Montenegro's weekend parliamentary elections as democratic and voiced hope the tiny Balkan state -- independent since 2006 -- will join the EU and NATO.

Montenegro's new gov't faces economy, graft challenge — 15 October 2012, 19:22 CET

Montenegro's centre-left coalition Monday looked set to form a new government a day after winning a vote, faced with the task of reviving the ailing economy and fighting graft to keep the tiny Balkans nation on the EU accession path.

Milo Djukanovic an indestructible Balkans politician — 15 October 2012, 11:07 CET

Milo Djukanovic, whose party has won Montenegro's parliamentary elections on Sunday, according to exit polls, remains an indestructible political phenomenon in a Balkans country on the road to the European Union.

Ruling coalition leads in Montenegro vote — 15 October 2012, 11:11 CET

Montenegro's ruling coalition look set to stay at the helm after parliamentary elections Sunday in the tiny Balkans nation which is an EU candidate nation.

Ruling centre-left coalition claims Montenegro vote win — 15 October 2012, 01:03 CET

Veteran leader Milo Djukanovic late Sunday claimed victory for his centre-left coalition in Montenegro's parliamentary elections and promised to keep the Balkans nation on its EU path.

Ruling coalition leads in Montenegro vote: exit poll — 14 October 2012, 23:54 CET

Montenegro's ruling coalition leads in a parliamentary vote held Sunday, according to an exit poll, and is expected to stay at the helm of the tiny Balkans nation during the first years of EU entry talks.

Montenegro factfile — 14 October 2012, 13:14 CET

Basic facts about Montenegro which holds parliamentary elections Sunday to choose a government to lead the tiny Balkans nation during European Union entry talks amid an economic crisis.

Next steps for EU enlargement — 10 October 2012, 17:59 CET

The European Commission has recommended for a fourth time to open accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It recommends granting EU candidate status to Albania subject to completion of key reform steps, and proposes negotiating a Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with Kosovo once it has made progress in fulfilling a number of short term priorities. The Commission also confirmed that Croatia is on track in its membership preparations. In a set of annual reports, the Commission also assesses the progress towards EU accession made elsewhere in the Western Balkans, Turkey, and Iceland over the past year.

International Tax Guide Montenegro (Deloitte) — 03 September 2012, 21:54 CET

Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on Taxation in Iceland.

Montenegro: country overview — 03 September 2012, 21:44 CET

Montenegro is one of Europe’s newest countries, created in 2006.

Montenegro parliament paves the way for early elections — 26 July 2012, 22:54 CET

Montenegro's parliament on Thursday voted to shorten its mandate and dissolve itself to pave the way for early elections, so the government can go into EU entry talks with a new mandate.

Montenegro jails man over journalist's beating — 20 July 2012, 15:39 CET

A Montenegro court on Friday sentenced the attacker of an investigative reporter, whose beating in March sparked international condemnation, to nine months in prison.

Montenegro appoints new foreign minister — 18 July 2012, 20:37 CET

Montenegro on Wednesday appointed Nebojsa Kaludjerovic as its new minister for foreign affairs and European integration, following last month's start of EU accession talks.

Montenegro hopes EU talks will help tackle crisis — 29 June 2012, 16:52 CET

Montenegro will open EU accession talks that the tiny Balkan country hopes will help it overcome a serious economic crisis and stamp out corruption and organised crime.

EU summit endorses move to open door to Montenegro — 29 June 2012, 15:50 CET

EU leaders have endorsed a move to open the door to membership to Montenegro, launching accession talks but urging the Balkan nation to do more against corruption and organised crime.

Montenegro hopes EU talks will help tackle crisis — 29 June 2012, 04:52 CET

Montenegro is set to open EU accession talks that the tiny Balkan country hopes will help it overcome a serious economic crisis and stamp out corruption and organised crime.

EU ministers agree launch of Montenegro accession talks — 26 June 2012, 18:51 CET

European Union ministers have agreed to launch accession talks with Montenegro, while warning the Balkan country it will have to step up its fight against corruption and ensure judicial independence.

First regional meeting for Kosovo without Belgrade objection — 07 March 2012, 20:32 CET

Kosovo took part in a Balkans regional meeting for the first time on Wednesday without Belgrade objecting, after a Brussels-backed deal led to Serbia being granted EU candidacy, officials said.

Montenegro: Economy Overview — 05 February 2010, 15:45 CET

Montenegro severed its economy from federal control and from Serbia during the MILOSEVIC era and maintained its own central bank, adopted the Deutchmark, then the euro - rather than the Yugoslav dinar - as official currency, collected customs tariffs, and managed its own budget.

Starting a business in Montenegro — 05 February 2010, 15:31 CET

This World Bank site provides information about the procedures and costs associated with starting a business in Montenegro.

EU Project: Development of Rural Business — 05 February 2010, 15:29 CET

The EU assistance programme has assisted SME development mainly through advisory support for enterprise restructuring and privatisation, and for development of business support services.