November 12, 2018 - The ALFA Center this year, for the sixth consecutive year, will mark World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Accidents. The event is sually celebrated around the world during the third week of November since 1993.

This time they are launching the campaign "Let it Ring", which is realized until 18 November in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior, which aims to draw attention to the dangers of using mobile devices while driving, reducing the number injured and killed in traffic accidents and raising the level of the traffic culture among all the citizens in Montenegro.

"The use of mobile phones while driving is one of the most common causes of most traffic accidents. To this end, we will conduct a campaign through social networks, as well as through the media that will support us. 17 billboards were posted across Montenegro with a message "Let it Ring" and a series of actions are planned in which members of the Alpha Center together with members of the Police Directorate in several towns at the busiest intersections will control the traffic and warn of the dangers of using mobile phones,” said Branko Cupic, Project Coordinator.

It is important to note that one of the main disadvantages is inadequate electronic records in the health system, which does not show effectively the cases of injured and treated in health institutions, the course of rehabilitation, and the generated costs incurred due to traffic accidents.

"Each country, in accordance with its national legislation, should identify key risk factors for traffic behavior, such as speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances, use of helmets and belts, children's seats, the use of mobile phones while driving, the conditions of the existing traffic infrastructure, technical characteristics of transportation means, adequate issuance of medical certificates for drivers, taking driving exams and issuing driver's licenses," said the NGO ALFA Centar.

Text by Alfa C, on November 10th, 2018, read more at CdM

November 12, 2018 - In addition to the Native Museum in the Castle of King Nikola, Old Town, Bar has another museum under the open sky. Since 2013 in the military part of the port, there is also a naval military museum, the setting of the former arms of the arsenal of the Montenegrin Navy, former JNA, and the Yugoslav Army, that is, Serbia and Montenegro.

Exhibits are well preserved despite the time from when they were produced, and visitors can only see them through a wired fence, unlike in Tivat where at Porto Montenegro parts of the armory and models of the former Yugoslav naval ships are available for sightseeing, along with the basic information and expert explanation.

Anti-ship mines, which are lined up from ships or submarines, are exposed to the Jetty next to the ships, which, with their explosive charging of the warheads and over a hundred kilos of TNT explosives, could destroy even the large war and merchant's vessels. There are anti-submarine mines that were fired from large patrol boats like "Kotor", anti-submarine mines, minesweepers used to discover mines, and more. 

Due to the rationalization and modernization of the Montenegrin Navy, all of those once-murderous assets were thrown out of the arms, and the exhibited items were, as the military dictionary says, disarmed and the explosive charges were removed from them.

The unique setting was exposed to the public on 13^th July 2013, when for the first time the Day of Open Doors was organized by the Montenegrin Navy in honor of the Statehood Day.

In addition to other exhibits, there is also a hyperbaric chamber used by members of diving and underwater diversion units, both for training and in case of an underwater incident.

Special attention is drawn to the large winged rocket, which was fired from the launcher from the deck of frigates, rocket guns and rocket boats. The rocket had a range of more than 70 miles and at the same time, it represented the terror for the navies of neighboring countries.

"The anti-ship missile P-20/21 represents an improved version of the missile P-15 (SS-N-2 Stix). The maximum range of the rocket is 80 kilometers and the cruising speed is 0,9M (900 km / h). Immediately after the launch, the rocket goes into the cruise mode at a height of 300 to 500 meters, and the guidance is inertial - autopilot. At a distance of 10-15 km, encompassing the target, the rocket switches to the active radar self-leveling mode (P-20) or IC self- -21) and reduces the height of the flight to 50 meters, until it hits the target. The total mass of the rocket is 2600 kilograms, of which 513 is the warhead," reads the description of the once-murderous war weapon on the internet forum www.paluba.info which is known for the professional processing of military issues.

Attention is also drawn to the torpedo of 533-millimeter caliber, which the Yugoslav submarines had as the basic weapon until their final disposal. The torpedo had a warhead with more than 200 kilos of very devastating explosives.

In addition to the rest of the underwater arsenal, anti-submarine mines that were in the armory of patrol boats and ships, and anti-submarine mines that served to defend ships on the connection and on an anchor of enemy underwater saboteurs are also set up.

The largest part of the exemplified weapons are Russian, that is, the USSR production.

The non-governmental association "Sua Sponte" launched an initiative in 2008 that the Museum in Bar should get a Navy department.

Text by Radomir Petric, on November 11th, 2018, read more at Vijesti

November 12, 2018 - If you are looking for Ratko Nikolic in the Niksic village Gvozdenice, it's not hard to find where he lives - just follow the smell of fruit.

The hard-working man from Niksic tells us that eight years ago he began producing domestic juices. And everything started from the pomegranate below Ostrog.

"We live in the area below Ostrog and there are a lot of pomegranates here, so every year I was paying someone to squeeze out the juice. I thought, why not do it myself? So I made a hydraulic press for pomegranates. At first, it was just for the needs of my family, and then the business slowly expanded. The housework of fruit processing has grown into an additional job involving the whole family."

My wife Stanka, says Ratko, is the financial director, with me as an employee who "listens to orders" and the children help as much as they can.

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Wife Stanka at her job PHOTO: Svetlana Mandić

In the meantime, their daughter also graduated in chemical technology, so her professional help is welcome, Ratko said.

But, no one wants anything to do with chemistry.

The juices are made without sweeteners, preservatives, or water. 

"One year after I started making pomegranate juices, I made a bigger press, bought a pasteurizer and started with apples, pears, quinces, chokeberries, blueberries, cherries, and sour cherries. Now, I juice all fruits, and even carrots and beets. I make various combinations. Initially, everything I earned was invested in the juicer, so I expanded my business, made machines, bought more pasteurizers, and now I have eight. Everything is from my own budget."

According to Nikolić, the production of domestic juices can be profitable, but it takes a lot of effort and work. 

"In a short time, I got back everything I had invested. One good season returns everything. In order to make the juice, it is necessary to pick the best fruit because one rotten apple can destroy everything. Then you must wash it, grind it, squeeze it, bottle it, plug it in and finally pasteurize it. A small part of the fruit I use is from my own property, while I buy most of it from all over Montenegro. I'm solely looking for homemade, not-chemically sprayed fruit."

He says that this year is very fruitful in the region of Niksic so they hired six seasonal workers. The preparation and squeezing of the fruit are primarily done by the Nikolic family because, as Ratko says, he can guarantee good quality.

"It's easy to expand your business if you have quality. The picked fruit must be processed within two to three days. The pasteurized juice, when the bottle is unopened, can last for three years. Every day, more and more people are interested in healthy juices. People keep coming back to healthy food."

He says the competition does not bother him because there is work for everyone.

"People come, they ask how to make the machines, which pasteurizer to buy. I explain everything to them and everyone works well together. When there is a lot of fruit, we can all do the business well. When the season is not fruitful, the business is poor. When I started to work, this object was too big for me. Now I'm thinking about an extra room."

The Nikolić family regularly participates in fairs, and two years ago they were part of a caravan of healthy food that, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, visited 14 municipalities.

Text by Svetlana Mandic, on November 11th, 2018, read more at Vijesti

11 November 2018 - Along with numerous participants and several hundred visitors, Tivat hosted an all-day festival dedicated to autumn - "Luštica Bay Fall Colors Fair" was held on the promenade in the Marina settlement in Luštica Bay.

This festival featured an exhibition of local delicacies and products led by producers of Agroklaster Nikšić who offered organic produce and cultivation by Bulajić family, ethnological household "Dedovina" from Grahovo, Dabović winery, Miljanić's cheese products from Nikšić, and information on a one-day excursion from the Bay of Kotor to Grahovo. It is interesting that among the 20 domestic producers, there were three producers who live and work in the Bay of Kotor and who initially came from abroad.

In addition to a wide range of over 20 varieties of cheeses, Olga Ovčar from Ukraine presented her various dairy products, such as sour cream with and without spices, while the children enjoyed this product the most. Her pepper cheese was definitely the most demanded dairy product. The Morić family has presented a wide range of olive products from their olive groves with 1500 trees, as well as other products, starting from cake and pancakes all the way to almonds. Also, their brandy was an unforgettable experience for many who tried it for the first time.

Furthermore, honey and products made out of honey were offered by Radojica Radović and Vidak Tomašević, beekeepers of the company "Grbalj". Products from olive oil were taken care of by the Abazović family, while medicinal herbs could be smelt throughout the whole fair from the stand of Julka Radmanović. Variety of juices, wines and vegetables were a specialty of Bosiljka Vuksanović. Many other manufacturers offered ham, pears, pies, sweets, juices, honey products and goat's milk. "Rančevka" produced by Predrag Klakor and Jovica Peričič was the most popular brandy. Visitors also had an opportunity to buy handmade pillows and handbags which were offered by Jan March.

"We are very satisfied with the response of the visitors and the atmosphere that was present in Luštica Bay. With many guests, especially the youngest, excellent offer of domestic products, we think that this is an approach that we will definitely nurture in the future," said Slavica Milić from marketing team of Luštica Development.

11 November 2018 - Prime Minister Duško Marković said that on November 11 – marked one hundred years since the guns fell silent to end World War I. Montenegro is again divided between perceiving it as the date to honor all the victims or the date after which the name of Montenegro disappeared from world maps.

“Only one country that courageously and consistently fought on the side of the Entente Powers and suffered tremendous losses in WWI, was left without a state name and was not even mentioned in Europe for a long time. That is why in the Montenegrin memory – 11 November 1918 is a date we mark with divided feelings. The day of great historical victory of modern Europe, to which Montenegro with its 400,000 inhabitants gave 20,000 lives – is the date to honor all the victims. But, unfortunately, the date after which the name of Montenegro disappeared from the world map, the date which reminds us of the tragic injustice done to us by the Allied Powers of the Great War,” said Prime Minister Marković.

Prime Minister Marković also noted that historical facts point out that Montenegro itself did not manage to act properly during those decisive years ahead of and during WWI.

“Montenegro’s army was ruined in the two Balkan wars, sacrificed in Mojkovac for the rescue of the Serbian army in retreat, and then handed over to the Serbian command. All this facilitated the military implementation of the political idea of the Allies on the disappearance of the Montenegrin state and its dynasty,” continued Prime Minister.

Finally, Prime Minister Marković noted that Montenegro needed almost nine decades to repair the damage of state and national disaster it experienced in the end of the World War I.

Source: Cafe del Montenegro

11 November 2018 - Negotiator for Chapters 23 and 24, Marijana Laković, said she has expected the European Commission would recognize the stable progress the Montenegrin institutions have achieved on the road to the European Union. Laković emphasized the rule of law has been an area requiring continuous results, there are some challenges but Montenegrin institutions have been decisive in an attempt to use all the available resources to achieve the best results possible.

“The European Commission regularly submits the interim reports on their perception when it comes to the progress in the area of the rule of law, i.e. chapters 23 and 24. We expect that the European Commission would recognize stable progress in numerous significant aspects of the rule of law, evaluating concrete results achieved by our institutions,” emphasized Laković.

When asked whether Montenegro reached the results the European Commission requested, she said Montenegro has been completely committed to the new approach in negotiations, much more demanding compared with the previous enlargements.

“The fact clearly denoting our progress in the area of rule of law is that so far Montenegro has started talks in 31 chapters, negotiations in 3 negotiation chapters have been temporarily closed, while we expect to open the 2 remaining chapters soon. Also, we expect the European Commission to recognize the latest activities of the National Police and state prosecutor’s office in fighting organized crime, high-level corruption, money laundering, temporarily seized assets and confiscated drugs,” concluded Laković.

Laković also added that by implementing thorough reform activities in the judiciary and setting up of a modern legislative framework, Montenegro has proved its full democratic capacity to enforce the most contemporary European standards in this area.

Source: Cafe del Montenegro/Pobjeda

11 November 2018 - From 12 to 15 November, the Culture and Information Centre “Budo Tomović“ in Podgorica is organising a film event devoted to the American actress, model, and singer, Marilyn Monroe, who was famous as one of the world's most enduring iconic figures.

This film event will mark the closure of the CIC’s program dedicated to women called “Film Divas”. From 12 to 15 November, according to the official announcement, CIC will show the following films: November 12 - "The Seven Year Itch " (1955), November 13 - "The Prince and the Showgirl" (1957), November 14 - "Bus stop" (1956) and November 15 - "The Misfits" (1961). The aforementioned films will be shown at the DODEST Hall, starting at 8 pm and the entrance is free.

"Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson) was an American film actress, singer, model and entertainer. Her film career began in 1947 with small roles to attract the attention of audiences and critics in a minor role in the cult film "Everything about Eve," with Beta Davis in the lead. Three years later, she starred in the love drama "Niagara." Although her films were mostly commercial, but not critical, Monroe was one of the greatest film stars of the 1950s.

She is best known for her roles in comedies "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953), “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953) and “The Seven Year Itch” (1955). Limited by typecasting, Monroe studied at the Actors Studio to broaden her range. Her dramatic performance in Bus Stop (1956) was hailed by critics and garnered a Golden Globe nomination. Her production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, released “The Prince and the Showgirl” (1957), for which she received a BAFTA Award nomination and won a David di Donatello award. She received a Golden Globe Award for her performance in “Some Like It Hot” (1959). Monroe's last completed film was The Misfits (1961), co-starring Clark Gable with the screenplay by her then-husband, Arthur Miller.

The Public Enterprise for National Parks of Montenegro (JPNPCG) received the International Travel Award Golden Interstas 2018 “for excellence in contributing to the harmony of human, plant and animal life, and thus the development of tourism in Montenegro” at the jubilee 25th International Tourism Fair in Solin (Split, Croatia).

National Parks- Sustainable Tourism Areas

"It is a great pleasure for us to recognize the National Parks of Montenegro as a special and significant tourism potential in the region, and to the great honor that we have received recognition as well. This award is a great incentive for us to preserve, develop and promote the values of parks through the design and development of tourist infrastructure on the principles of sustainable development. We also improve the level of service for all interested tourists and nature lovers, their better information on the contents and tourist offer as well as the more efficient promotion of rich natural and cultural-historical heritage. We will endeavor to contribute, in cooperation with the Government of Montenegro, to the key institutions, the tourism industry and the local population in the future, to the development of the potential of parks, and thus to a better standard of inhabitants living in the municipalities that gravitate our parks," said the director of JPNPCG Elvir Klica at the tourist awards.

"As a land of the Dinaric Mountain Chain, Montenegro is proud of its five natural parks, five protected areas whose values and beauties are recognized both on the national and international tourist map. From year to year, the JPNPCG promotes a tourism offer based on the principles of sustainable development, nature and active vacation. This year, we realized a record tourist visit and increased the number of visitors by over 30 percent. We expect the growth trend to continue in the future, which will also contribute to the promotion of Montenegrin parks at the Solin Fair, as well as participation at important international tourism fairs in the first quarter of next year," said Klica.

National Parks Recognized by International Travel Journalists Federations

Prestigious international award Golden Interstas for many years awarded FEST and FIJET / European and World Federation of Travel Journalists and INTERSTAS. The award was given in the context of three event 25th INTERSTAS / International Festival of Tourism, Film and Landscape, 21 ITF 'CRO / International Tourism Film Festival, and 16 of the CEA-CRO / Competition of Croatian towns and places for "International Golden Flower". The overall manifestation was held in the City of Solin from 7-9. November 2018, under the auspices of the relevant ministries of the Republic of Croatia, Split-Dalmatia Region and the town of Solin and the high patronage of the President of Croatia.

National Parks of Montenegro Balancing Ecology and Economy

"The European and World Federation of Travel Journalists awarded Public Enterprise National Parks of Montenegro for GOLDEN INTERSTAS 2018, for your systematic, professional and extremely creative work, and the constant care of this oasis of the magnificent harmony of man, plant and animal world and the development programs of you and yours professional associates to improve and enrich this and Montenegro's tourist product, both in terms of the space and offer. Your work is recognized not only by the fundamental tasks - the preservation and revitalization of national parks: Durmitor, Biogradska gora, Skadar lake, Lovcen and Prokletije, these gems of Montenegro, but also through development projects enriching the quality of tourist offer and thus controlling the growth of the number of visitors, and the better living conditions in these areas through tourism. It is estimated that this will not only promote the sustainable development of tourism which is based on the balance of ecology and economy in the line of man and nature, but also significantly contribute to the recognition of specific tourism product of Montenegro in the world. This also contributes to the overall international tourism exchange, time and a better understanding between peoples and countries, which have recognized FEST and FIJET, "according to the award citation for JPNPCG.

The Golden Interstas Award the Managing Director of JPNPCG Elvir Klica was presented by Director of Interstate Vojko Pleština and Mayor of Solin, Dalibor Ninčević.

November 11, 2018 - The European Union (EU) is ready to continue financially supporting the Western Balkan countries and Turkey in the area of leading regional initiatives in line with the EU's enlargement strategy to the Western Balkans, it was announced at the coordination meeting of the IPA Multi-beneficiary program in Brussels.

As announced by the General Secretariat of the Government, representatives of the countries of the Western Balkans, Turkey and the European Commission took part in the meeting, which was held on Thursday and Friday.

On behalf of Montenegro, the meeting was attended by the representatives of the Office for European Integration led by the Deputy Chief Negotiator - National IPA Coordinator Vucic Cetkovic. It is reported that the participants discussed the actions proposed for funding under the IPA Multi-beneficiary Program for the next year, for which the EU has committed EUR 578 million, related to initiatives in the areas of rule of law, security and migration, socio-economic development, empowering connectivity, digital agenda and good neighborly relations. "It was concluded that the engagement of additional EU funds at the regional level will result in a greater volume of investment in infrastructure, improved security and responses to organized crime and corruption, as well as improving the situation in the areas of youth education, employment, statistics, cybersecurity, cultural cooperation and the private sector," the statement said.

The European Committee will, as it is clarified, after the implementation of additional consultations, officially adopt the proposed program in the middle of next year.

 It is estimated that the proposed projects for Montenegro will be of extreme practical importance to the negotiation process and implementation of key reforms in the process of EU accession. Cetkovic said that EU financial support to reforms that are thematically common to all beneficiary countries contributes to the improvement of regional cooperation, where Montenegro has been recognized as a constructive and reliable partner of the Union and the countries of the region. "Montenegro's willingness to contribute to the implementation of approved regional projects will be a significant factor for further successful implementation of the program," said Cetkovic.

Text by MINA, on November 10th, 2018, read more at Vijesti

November 11, 2018 - As part of its regular activities in the organization of green areas in the territory of Podgorica, the company was engaged in various activities in the domain of its business. Mowing and detailed raking were carried out at the following locations: Boulevard Vojvode Stanka Radonjića, Boulevard Miloša Rašovića, Boulevard Peka Dapčevića, Boulevard P. Ćetković, and the area around the building of JU "Museums and galleries". In addition to these locations, the company was also engaged in GO Golubovci (an area in front of the building of the GO, bypass, Valjez) where works were done on mowing, raking, the removal of wild vegetation, lifting and forming treetops as well as the fine leveling of the terrain.

The Zlaticka forest team of Zelenilo d.o.o. were engaged in cutting dry and burned trees while hedges were cut in the Boulevard of Vojvoda Stanko Radonjić, the Boulevard of Miloš Rasović, the Builder of Pek Dapčević and Bulevar P. Ćetković. In the yard of the "Slobodan Sekerovic" Gymnasium, the workers of “Zelenilo” performed works on the removal of wild plants, lifting and shaping the crown of trees, and cutting dry trees, as well as mowing and raking.

In addition to the above-mentioned activities, the company was engaged in planting seasonal flowers at the following locations: Boulevard St. Petar Cetinjski, Krusevac Children's Park and Boulevard George Washington (roundabout).

Works on the excavation of pits and planting were carried out at the following locations: Historical Museum, Faculty of Medicine as well as in front of the Office for European Integration. In the campus of the University of Montenegro, the company started preparing and planting seedlings of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Works on detailed raking and cleaning of parks continued.

Text by CdM, on November 10th, 2018, read more at CdM