http://www.gov.me/enhttp://www.gov.me/en/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/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/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/en/news/113525/Government-approves-Draft-Revised-Budget-for-2012.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:12:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/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/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/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/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/en/news/111206/Government-2012-agenda-focuses-on-EU-NATO-economic-growth-regional-cooperation.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (26 January 2012) – The Government agenda for 2012, which comprises 200 topics, puts special emphasis on Montenegro’s EU and NATO integration efforts, alleviation of the negative effects of the economic crisis and encouragement of economic growth, as well as regional and bilateral cooperation, the Secretary General of the Government Žarko Šturanović told the press conference following the Cabinet meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/111206/Government-2012-agenda-focuses-on-EU-NATO-economic-growth-regional-cooperation.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 19:30:32 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/110891/Government-appoints-head-negotiator-for-EU-entry-talks-and-new-chief-of-police-takes-steps-to-improve-healthcare-public-sector-e.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (30 December 2011) – At yesterday’s session, the Montenegrin Cabinet introduced a number of measures aimed at restructuring the public administration for better efficiency, improving the healthcare system and boosting economic growth in 2012...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/110891/Government-appoints-head-negotiator-for-EU-entry-talks-and-new-chief-of-police-takes-steps-to-improve-healthcare-public-sector-e.htmlFri, 30 Dec 2011 11:29:54 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/109451/Government-cuts-costs-advance-treatment-of-juvenile-offenders.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (28 October 2011) – Discussing the way of reducing public spending and rationalising costs, at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting the Government commissioned relevant authorities to prepare a decision to cut phone bills and fuel spending by at least 10%, and fleet costs by 20%...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/109451/Government-cuts-costs-advance-treatment-of-juvenile-offenders.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:03:16 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/108756/Montenegro-meets-Action-Plan-commitments-for-launch-of-EU-entry-talks-begins-second-MAP-cycle.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (29 September 2011) -- The Government adopted the Sixth monthly report on the implementation of the Action Plan for meeting EU requirements, which is, at the same time, the last report before the European Commission issues an opinion on the launch of Montenegro’s accession talks on 12 October 2011, Foreign Minister Milan Roćen told the press following the Cabinet meeting...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/108756/Montenegro-meets-Action-Plan-commitments-for-launch-of-EU-entry-talks-begins-second-MAP-cycle.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 16:55:46 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/108209/Montenegro-makes-progress-public-administration-reform-migrations-control-and-border-surveillance.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (9 September 2011) – Within the public administration reform process, the Government adopted the Report on the settlement of administrative cases in 2010 on Thursday, 8 September. The report examines key issues related to the direct application of regulations and protection of public interests, and the realisation and protection of natural and legal persons in proceedings before state agencies...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/108209/Montenegro-makes-progress-public-administration-reform-migrations-control-and-border-surveillance.htmlFri, 09 Sep 2011 14:29:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107691/Montenegro-successfully-implements-Action-Plan-for-meeting-EU-membership-criteria.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (29 July 2011) – The Government of Montenegro has succeeded in fulfilling all the commitments set out in the Action Plan for meeting EU recommendations in the legislative, strategic and analytic aspects in which the European Commission is particularly interested, State Secretary for European Integration Slavica Milačić told the press following the Cabinet meeting on Thursday...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107691/Montenegro-successfully-implements-Action-Plan-for-meeting-EU-membership-criteria.htmlFri, 29 Jul 2011 13:18:37 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107680/Government-adopts-sustainable-strategy-for-refugees-offers-national-treatment.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (28 July 2011) – The Government of Montenegro adopted the strategy offering lasting solution to the issue of displaced persons and refugees and the adjacent action plan, with special reference to the refugee camp Konik, mentioned in the European Commission Opinion as the most pressing refugee-related issue, said Labour and Welfare Minister Suad Numanović following the Cabinet meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107680/Government-adopts-sustainable-strategy-for-refugees-offers-national-treatment.htmlThu, 28 Jul 2011 16:48:01 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107518/Government-of-Montenegro-recognises-Libyan-National-Transitional-Council.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (21 July 2011) – The Government of Montenegro adopted the Decision on the recognition of the Libyan National Transitional Council (LNTC) as a legitimate political representative of the Libyan people...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107518/Government-of-Montenegro-recognises-Libyan-National-Transitional-Council.htmlThu, 21 Jul 2011 15:21:13 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107280/Montenegro-promotes-professional-and-depoliticised-state-administration.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (7 July 2011) -- The Government adopted the Draft Law on Civil Servants, as envisaged by the Action Plan for meeting EU membership objectives in the area of state administration reform...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107280/Montenegro-promotes-professional-and-depoliticised-state-administration.htmlThu, 07 Jul 2011 16:27:47 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107138/Montenegro-reinforces-rule-of-law-through-introducing-judicial-reforms.htmlWith the view to implementing the EC recommendation concerning the strengthening of the rule of law, as one of the key priorities of Montenegro’s EU perspective, the Government adopted on 30 June Bills amending the Law on Public Prosecution, the Law on Judicial Council and the Law on Courts...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/107138/Montenegro-reinforces-rule-of-law-through-introducing-judicial-reforms.htmlFri, 01 Jul 2011 14:35:24 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/106708/Government-proposes-new-legislation-to-boost-NGO-involvement-in-policy-making.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (16 June 2001) – The Government of Montenegro adopted the Draft Law on Non-governmental Organisations, as envisaged by the Action Plan for meeting the European Commission’s key recommendations, Interior Minister Ivan Brajović told the press following the Cabinet meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/106708/Government-proposes-new-legislation-to-boost-NGO-involvement-in-policy-making.htmlThu, 16 Jun 2011 15:59:21 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/106358/Montenegrin-government-puts-forward-constitutional-amendments-in-line-with-EU-recommendations.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (3 June 2011) – The Montenegrin Government has put forward a set of amendments to the Constitution aimed at limiting political influence over key judicial appointments, which is one of the EU’s key recommendations for the national judicial reform...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/106358/Montenegrin-government-puts-forward-constitutional-amendments-in-line-with-EU-recommendations.htmlFri, 03 Jun 2011 13:21:15 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/105956/Montenegro-introduces-one-stop-shops-for-company-registration.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/en/news/105956/Montenegro-introduces-one-stop-shops-for-company-registration.htmlFri, 20 May 2011 15:47:20 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/105365/Montenegrin-Government-predicts-economic-growth-in-med-term-period.htmlPodgorica, Montenegro (28/04/2011) – Government of Montenegro bases its projections on the reasonable assumption of medium-term economic growth of 3,2 per cent in 2011, 3,5 per cent in the period 2012-2014 and four per cent in 2015, Economy Minister Milorad Katnić told the press after the Cabinet meeting earlier today...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/105365/Montenegrin-Government-predicts-economic-growth-in-med-term-period.htmlThu, 28 Apr 2011 15:40:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/104430/Government-facilitates-employment-of-foreign-nationals.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/en/news/104430/Government-facilitates-employment-of-foreign-nationals.htmlFri, 25 Mar 2011 16:36:02 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/104428/Montenegro-decriminalises-media-defamation-and-strengthens-fight-against-corruption.htmlThe Government of Montenegro adopted Thursday, March 24, 2011, the Bill amending the Criminal Code which decriminalises label and defamation when it comes to the media, and provides more accurate definitions of corruption-related crimes, namely bribe-taking and bribe-giving, as well as illegal influence...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/104428/Montenegro-decriminalises-media-defamation-and-strengthens-fight-against-corruption.htmlFri, 25 Mar 2011 16:34:02 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/104180/Government-adopts-report-on-Action-Plan-new-laws.htmlThe Government of Montenegro has adopted the first monthly report on the fulfilment of commitments set out in the Action Plan for the implementation of the EC recommendations. The report shows satisfactory progress regarding the planned activities and calls for continued consultation with experts on many issues...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/104180/Government-adopts-report-on-Action-Plan-new-laws.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 15:40:12 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103987/Government-cuts-red-tape-on-building-permits.htmlThe Government of Montenegro adopted Thursday, March 11, a set of laws introducing substantial changes to the process of issuing building permits with a view to simplifying the process, in terms of reducing deadlines, cutting costs for investors and achieving greater efficiency of Montenegro’s public administration...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103987/Government-cuts-red-tape-on-building-permits.htmlFri, 11 Mar 2011 12:32:40 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103680/Montenegro-continues-meeting-European-and-Euro-Atlantic-accession-standards.htmlThe Government of Montenegro adopted the Analytic Document on the need to amend the Constitution in terms of reinforcing judiciary independence. This falls, as previously announced, under the Action Plan for meeting the EC recommendations, which recognises independent, professional and reliable judiciary as a field of strategic significance for the country’s future EU integration...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103680/Montenegro-continues-meeting-European-and-Euro-Atlantic-accession-standards.htmlMon, 28 Feb 2011 13:45:32 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103586/ACTION-PLAN-FOR-MONITORING-IMPLEMENTATION-OF-RECOMMENDATIONS-GIVEN-IN-THE-EUROPEAN-COMMISSION-S-OPINION.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103586/ACTION-PLAN-FOR-MONITORING-IMPLEMENTATION-OF-RECOMMENDATIONS-GIVEN-IN-THE-EUROPEAN-COMMISSION-S-OPINION.htmlWed, 23 Feb 2011 18:24:49 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103066/Government-adopts-2011-Agenda-focuses-on-EC-recommendations.htmlSecretary General of the Government of Montenegro Zarko Sturanovic gave a press statement yesterday, February 3, in which he announced the Government agenda for 2011. The agenda comprises 370 tasks in various areas, focusing in particular on the independence of the judiciary and judges’ and prosecutors’ efficiency, said he...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/103066/Government-adopts-2011-Agenda-focuses-on-EC-recommendations.htmlFri, 04 Feb 2011 12:19:27 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/102656/Montenegro-toughens-Law-against-money-laundering.htmlThe Government of Montenegro adopted the Bill amending the Law against Money Laundering and Financing Terrorism, Director of the Administration for Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing Terrorism Predrag Mitrovic told the press on Thursday, January 20...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/102656/Montenegro-toughens-Law-against-money-laundering.htmlFri, 21 Jan 2011 11:50:00 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/102341/Government-of-Montenegro-launches-a-website-for-flood-relief-donations.htmlIn autumn 2010, Montenegro has suffered the worst floods in history that forced thousands to abandon their homes and caused unprecedented damage to crops and property. Following the link https://cert.sntcg.com/DefaultEN.aspx, it is possible to donate to Montenegro flood relief from anywhere in the world. The flood victims would welcome any donation, however symbolic, as a token of solidarity and support...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/102341/Government-of-Montenegro-launches-a-website-for-flood-relief-donations.htmlFri, 31 Dec 2010 14:33:40 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/101241/Government-strengthens-institutional-framework-for-closer-cooperation-with-NGOs.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/en/news/101241/Government-strengthens-institutional-framework-for-closer-cooperation-with-NGOs.htmlFri, 26 Nov 2010 17:11:27 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/101083/Government-sets-up-National-Commission-to-implement-strategy-against-corruption-and-organised-crime.htmlThe Government has set up the National Commission for the implementation of the Strategy against Corruption and Organised Crime as the principal body for directing and coordinating the fight against corruption and organised crime, with a view to meeting the recommendations laid down in the European Commission’s positive Opinion on Montenegro’s EU membership application...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/101083/Government-sets-up-National-Commission-to-implement-strategy-against-corruption-and-organised-crime.htmlMon, 22 Nov 2010 17:35:50 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/101014/Government-adopts-Concession-Act-for-Moraca-river-power-plants.htmlThe Government has adopted the Concession Act for the construction of hydroelectric power plants on the Moraca river. In addition, the Government also adopted the Draft Concession Agreement, the Draft Sponsorship Support Agreement, and the Instruction for Qualified Bidders...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/101014/Government-adopts-Concession-Act-for-Moraca-river-power-plants.htmlFri, 19 Nov 2010 15:56:22 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/100620/Montenegro-expects-economic-growth-in-2011.htmlAccording to 2011 Economic Policy, adopted Thursday by the Government of Montenegro, the next year is expected to be a year of economic growth, Deputy Prime Minister Vujica Lazovic told the press after the Cabinet meeting, underlining that the Policy is aimed at dynamizing economic growth and reinforcing liquidity and competitiveness...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/100620/Montenegro-expects-economic-growth-in-2011.htmlFri, 05 Nov 2010 12:09:41 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/98946/Government-of-Montenegro-Public-Relations-Bureau-asks-the-BBC-to-correct-factual-errors-in-their-article-on-Montenegro.htmlhttp://www.gov.me/en/en/news/98946/Government-of-Montenegro-Public-Relations-Bureau-asks-the-BBC-to-correct-factual-errors-in-their-article-on-Montenegro.htmlWed, 01 Sep 2010 15:37:26 +0100http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/95996/Press-release-following-Cabinet-meeting.htmlAs part of its program activates, at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic on Thursday, the Government of Montenegro adopted the Analysis of the Implementation of the Macroeconomic Policy of Montenegro for the first quarter of 2010...]]>http://www.gov.me/en/en/news/95996/Press-release-following-Cabinet-meeting.htmlThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100