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25 May 2020, 00:59 AM

May 25, 2020 - "Montenegro has been an exemplary country in many ways, among the EU candidate countries. But it is no longer that!" says Tanja Fajon, Member of the EU Parliament, thus expressing her concern for the latest developments in Montenegro.

There is no crisis - including this current, health one - that could serve as an excuse to undermine democratic standards, she added. And she thinks of the violations of the privacy of Montenegrin citizens: a few weeks ago, the government published the full names and addresses of people who tested positive for the corona virus on its official internet portal. She also thinks of the ongoing conflict with the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro. It marked the months before the corona crisis, and will probably seal it until the parliamentary elections lately in October this year.

During the corona crisis, the American organization Freedom House (Freedom House) issued a lousy testimony of behavior to the Montenegrin government. In its annual report on the state of democracy, the organization defined Montenegro as a "hybrid regime" in a "gray zone between democracy and open autocracy." And this organization accuses the political elite of Montenegro of authoritarian rule, abuse of power, severe deficits in the judiciary, the fight against corruption, and media freedoms.

However, the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists will not benefit from its crisis management in the crown. This phenomenon is known as the "preventive paradox": since Montenegro went through the crisis smoothly, the Montenegrin public did not register it as a "real" crisis. And thus the successes of preventive measures.

On the other hand: it will not affect the behavior of voters in the elections. Despite all the international criticism of the country's political leadership, especially that Montenegro has not made visible progress in EU accession talks for a long time, observers believe the DPS, the party of 30-year-old longtime regent Milo Djukanovic, will win parliamentary elections again in October.

Montenegro was the last country in Europe to be diagnosed with a corona infection. And there is a chance that it will be the first in Europe to declare the end of the corona epidemic. According to WHO regulations, this requires that there be no new virus outbreaks for 28 days in a row. When we wrote this, there were already 17 days without new cases.

As the first "corona free" destination in Europe, Montenegro hopes to be still able to save the 2020 tourist season. The first steps in that direction have already been taken. Beaches and hotels have been open since May 18. And from June 1, Montenegro will most likely open its borders to neighboring countries.

Author: Srdjan Govedarica, in collaboration with Zoran Ikonic and Dejan Stefanovic

25 May 2020, 00:38 AM

May 25, 2020 - Montenegro is officially coronavirus-free after 68 days with the virus, the Institute for Public Health announced. It means that we are now the first European country to beat Covid-19. The first active case was detected on 17 March, and MNE was the last place in Europe to catch the coronavirus.

"Since yesterday's press conference of the situation, IJZCG laboratories have completed the analysis of 140 samples, among which there were no new cases of COVID-19 infection. Also, in Montenegro, there are no active cases of COVID-19," they said in a statement.

The end of the COVID-19 epidemic could be declared on June 2

The director of the Institute for Public Health, Boban Mugoša, said that the end of the coronavirus epidemic in Montenegro if there are no new cases, could be announced at the beginning of June.
 
"If there is no case of coronavirus by June 2, then we can say that we are done with this epidemic," Mugoša said.
 
The director of the IJZCG warns that, as he says, we have won the first half and that the citizens must accept that not everything has passed and that they must adhere to all the measures that are still in force. Those who will come to Montenegro will have to respect those measures as well.
 
As announced, Prime Minister Dusko Markovic will address the public tomorrow regarding the coronavirus's current situation.

Djukanovic: Montenegro successfully fought COVID-19

The President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, announced that Montenegro had completed the great struggle for the most sacred values ​​- for human lives.
"Montenegro has successfully fought the coronavirus! No more sick people! This phase of the great struggle for the most sacred values ​​- for human lives - has been completed. The state authorities and the Montenegrin society as a whole have shown a superior level of responsibility in facing this new challenge, and the health system has organization, commitment, and competence ", wrote Đukanović on Twitter.
 
According to him, all state institutions have shown significant progress in terms of functionality and exceptional dedication, courage, and responsibility.
 
"Irreplaceable volunteers, led by the Red Cross, and generous donors, many locals, and it is important to emphasize the very renowned foreign friends and investors. All this is a reason for satisfaction and sincere and profound gratitude.
 
Now we must be equally responsible and determined in repairing the social and economic consequences of the pandemic, "Djukanovic concluded.
 
Source: CDM, Radio Tivat
23 May 2020, 21:15 PM
May 23, 2020 - The epidemic situation in Montenegro is the same. One active COVID-19 case and 314 recovered patients.
 
"Another 47 samples have been analyzed. They were all negative," Institute for Public Health reported. The active case is from Gusinje. Since March 17, when the first coronavirus case was registered, 324 cases have been reported.

Becoming corona free destination

To become a corona-free destination would be a real privilege for Montenegro in the world where pandemic of the SARS- Cov- 2 is looming. Montenegro's position is very favorable as counting days to acquire this status in circumstances in which other countries are recording an increase in the number of infections. Dr. Vesna Miranović, head of the Operational unit for the implementation of measures for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, has said.
 
Dr. Miranović suggests that the corona-free destination possibility is not the only news thanks to which Montenegro has attracted attention.
 
"Montenegro is the last country in Europe where the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. It is special because it is the only country where no case of the virus has been recorded in nursing homes. It would be great if we could add to this list of achievements the fact that it is the first corona-free destination in  Europe", Dr. Miranović says.

Five times more prosecuted than infected with COVID-19

From the beginning of the implementation of the measures adopted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 until May 19, the Police Directorate filed criminal charges against 1,768 persons who violated them.
 
The citizens of Podgorica violated the most measures 429, Bar 291, then Nikšić 240, while 143 misdemeanor measures were filed in Herceg Novi.
 
In Ulcinj, 102 criminal charges were filed for violating the measures, Vikend Novine writes.
 
"Citizens mostly violated the measure of banning them from leaving the residential building within the prescribed time, and on this basis, the police filed criminal charges against 714 people. Criminal charges were filed against 235 people for non-compliance with the measure banning intercity passenger traffic. Due to the violation of the rule prohibiting the gathering of the population in closed and open public places, criminal charges were filed against 81 people ", said Vikend Novine from the Police Administration.
 
According to statistical data submitted to the Weekend Newspaper by the Police Directorate, 87 criminal charges were filed in Budva for violating the measures of the NKT. At the same time, 70 people were prosecuted in Kotor.
 
They are followed by Pljevlja 62 and Berane, with 54 filed criminal charges. Thirty-seven persons from Tivat, 36 from Danilovgrad, and 35 from Plav were prosecuted for violating the measures, while 30 criminal charges were filed in Bijelo Polje and Žabljak.
 
In Cetinje, 26 people were prosecuted for violating the measures, and 24 in Rozaje. A slightly smaller number of persons, 19 of them in Tuzi, while 17 in Mojkovac and 15 in Kolašin. Eight criminal charges were filed in Andrijevica, while seven people were prosecuted in Savnik. The citizens of Petnjica violated the least measures, six of them.
 
"According to the failure to act on temporary measures adopted by the National Coordination Body for Infectious Diseases in Montenegro, there were 144 persons deprived of liberty in the Directorate for Execution of Criminal Sanctions on March 16," UIKS told Vikend Novine.
 
Source: CDM English
23 May 2020, 20:47 PM
May 23, 2020 - The regional tennis tournament "Adria Tour," which will feature Novak Djokovic and other world aces, may be held on June 27 and 28 on the tennis courts of Porto Montenegro.
 
No one has officially confirmed this information yet. But, if it is known that Porto Montenegro has four quality tennis courts and that Novak had a berth for his yacht in the marina Porto Montenegro, there are high chances that it will be realized, writes Radio Tivat.
 
Novak Djokovic, the best tennis player in the world, gathered top aces who will present themselves to the audience at the regional "Adria Tour" event from June 13 to July 5.
 
"Adria Tour" will be held in cities across the Balkans, and the first tournament starts from Belgrade, on the grounds of TC Novak (June 13/14), and then moves to Zadar (June 20/21), then to Montenegro (June 27/28) and in Banja Luka (July 3/4). It is planned to go also to Sarajevo, on Sunday, July 5, where Novak and Damir Džumhur will play an exhibition match.
 
In addition to Djokovic, who will play all tournaments, the biggest star of this sporting event will be 26-year-old Austrian Dominik Theim, the third-best tennis player on the planet, triple grand slam finalist, winner of 16 ATP cups, including one of the Masters 1000 series in Indian Wells.
 
Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov also confirmed participation in the "Adria Tour" in Belgrade, a tennis player whose career-best was ranked third and is currently the 19th player in the world. He has won eight singles titles in his career so far and is one of the best competitors from this area.
 
More big names from Europe have announced their arrival at a charity tournament designed to raise funds for humanitarian projects across the region, including the Novak Djokovic Foundation's Early Childhood Development and Education programs. At the same time, the wish of the organizers is to help tennis players get back in shape and competitive rhythm due to the coronavirus situation.
 
The system that will be applied is "Round Robin," which means that everyone will play with each other in two groups of four players each. Specifically, on Saturday, each tennis player will have two matches, and on Sunday, another game in the group, and then the finals will be played between the two best. It is planned to be played on two won sets, up to four games.
 
In case the presence of the audience is enabled, tickets will be available for two sessions per day, and the dates will be announced later. Doubles will complement the program with celebrities, as well as tennis events for children. All matches will be broadcast on Sportklub television channels, and pictures from the region will go around the world, writes the Aktuelno.me portal.
 
If the tournament were to take place in Tivat, it would be a big event and a new free advertisement for Porto Montenegro, Tivat, and Montenegro, which is very close to becoming a corona free destination, concludes Radio Tivat.
22 May 2020, 23:00 PM

May 22, 2020 - There is currently only one COVID-19 patient in Montenegro. The number of recovered cases is 314.

"Laboratories of the Institute for Public Health analyzed 94 samples and found no new cases of coronavirus", a representative of the Institute has reported.

After the transport of a Serbia national to his country, one active COVID-19 case is left. The person is from Gusinje. Around 1,298 persons are still under watch.

Serbia national positive for COVID-19 transported to Serbia

Serbian national who tested positive for coronavirus after his accident in Montenegro was transported to Serbia by helicopter this morning.

To the best knowledge of CdM, Montenegro will pay the costs of transport and treatment.

The patient is a driver of the freight program, and he entered Montenegro on 18 May. Repeat testing has established that the patient is positive for coronavirus. All contacts of this person are in isolation.

Allowing only general aviation discrimination of Montenegrin Citizens

The National Coordination Body for Infectious Diseases (NKT) recently decided to allow the arrival of small planes and helicopters, up to 10 seats, in Montenegro.

The journalist of the Independent daily "Vijesti", Siniša Luković, who has been dealing with air traffic for years, explains who can come to Montenegro in this way.

"These are people with bottomless pockets, who can afford that kind of luxury service to rent that one small plane for their own needs and fly with it to a destination that suits them. It is not just about small planes, but it is also allowed the so-called helicopter VIP traffic in Montenegro ", Luković pointed out.

Travelers who come to Montenegro in this way must bring a negative test for coronavirus, not older than 48 hours. However, they do not go to quarantine or self-isolation for up to 14 days. They have to report to the health authorities.

Lukovic points out that such a regime is not enjoyed even by Montenegrin citizens who come to Montenegro with the so-called repatriation flights, as well as seafarers, who also have to be quarantined and when they have a certificate that they are not sick with COVID-19.

The Institute of Public Health (IJZ) explained to Vijesti Television that this is the first in a series of measures to ease restrictions in air traffic and that it applies to a tiny number of people, who can easily follow. However, they admit that they are in a privileged position compared to other passengers.

"The mentioned measure in a particular part can be considered as positive discrimination of people who come in this way, but it is necessary to observe it only in the light of gradual relaxation and evaluation of the mentioned modality of the arrival of foreign guests. If it proves valid and feasible, it will be applied to other passengers who will come to Montenegro in the future, "said the IJZ.

Lukovic, although he sees nothing wrong with reintroducing some air traffic, notes:

"This step will not contribute absolutely anything in terms of improving the Montenegrin economy, because a tiny number of people use this type of air traffic. The best confirmation is that in two days only one small private plane with two passengers landed at Tivat airport. Such low numbers will not start our economy, "Lukovic said.

Only the full opening of air traffic and the arrival of tourists, can lead to positive economic effects, concluded Luković.

The authorities are announcing the introduction of regular air traffic as an opportunity for June. Some countries in the region have already started passenger traffic, such as Serbia and Croatia.

21 May 2020, 11:47 AM
May 21, 2020 - Montenegro celebrates Independence Day, marking the 14th anniversary of the restoration of state sovereignty.
 
Montenegro Independence Day is a public holiday in Montenegro and is celebrated annually on May 21st. Independence is marked by two days of public holidays, with the second day usually observed on May 22nd, though the date may change depending on what days of the week that May 21st and May 22nd fall on.
 
Known in Montenegrin as 'Dan Nezavisnosti,' this holiday is the National Day of Montenegro marks the anniversary of the Montenegrin independence referendum that took place on this day in 2006.

History of Montenegro Independence Day

In the 16th century, Montenegro emerged as a semi-autonomous region within the Ottoman Empire. A series of rebellions against Turkish control resulted in Montenegro gaining its independence in 1878 under the Treaty of Berlin.
 
The name 'Montenegro,' which refers to the black mountains that cover large parts of the region (about 60% of the country is more than 1000 meters about sea level), was first used in the 15th century.
 
In 1918, at the end of the First World War, Montenegro became part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and then a republic within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia after the end of the Second World War.
 
Following the dissolution of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992, Montenegro and Serbia established the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which was renamed as Serbia and Montenegro in 2003 under the Belgrade Agreement, which also contained a provision that any referendum on the independence of Montenegro would not take place for three years.
 
The independence referendum was held on May 21st, 2006. With an 85% turnout, the percentage of votes in favor of independence was 55.5% - a result that was only over the 55% threshold for accepting independence. The Montenegro Parliament declared independence on June 3rd, 2006, and became the 192nd member of the United Nations on June 24th, 2006.
 
Montenegro's flag was adopted on July 13th, 2004. The design is based on the flag that was in use during the reign of King Nicola I, who was king between 1910 and 1918.
 
21 May 2020, 11:01 AM

May 21, 2020 - Only one case of Covid-19 remains in the country, as the two patients in Ulcinj, and Bijelo Polje have recovered. The last patient is recovering in Gusinje. It puts Montenegro increasingly closer to becoming a corona free country.

The imported case remains undetermined

The Institute of Public Health (IJZ) announced that the recent coronavirus case – a foreign citizen who initially tested positive and then negative in subsequent tests – is being treated as an imported case and remains unclassified. It is why it is not yet known if it will be included in the official statistics. The IJZ says the subsequent negative results indicate the infection was most likely in its final stages, minimizing the risk of transmission. 

Markovic: We passed the most challenging test

In an interview for Pobjeda newspaper, the prime minister, Dusko Markovic, says the country has achieved much in the 14 years since it restored independence. He said it was a great pleasure to speak of the country's results in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic. Markovic pointed out that Montenegro had not waited for its first COVID-19 infection to ready its institutions, having begun taking decisive action against the virus as early as the beginning of January. Even before the pandemic was declared, Montenegro closed its borders to six risk countries, suspended flights to risk destinations and focused on procuring protective equipment, rather than racing to get ventilators and increase bed space. The entire healthcare system and 100,000 people were mobilized, and the National Coordinating Body was formed along with a dozen more operative agencies, Markovic said, adding that this was a better indication, more than any ranking list, that Montenegro possessed established and capable institutions.

MP's debated proposed amnesty law.

A proposal for an amnesty law put forth by MPs from the ruling coalition, not including the Social Democrats, was under debate in Parliament. The plan was explained as a necessary measure in light of the current coronavirus epidemic situation, to relieve the burden on prisons and reduce corrections officers. The proposal does not call for full amnesty but for reducing sentences by up to 15%. The Social Democrats conditioned their support on the addition of a stipulation that pardon would not be granted to anyone guilty of murder. The proposal states amnesty would not apply to those guilty of war crimes, terrorism, human trafficking, rape, money laundering, organized crime, child abuse, domestic violence, and anyone sentenced to 40 years imprisonment and for whom a warrant has been issued. Opposition parties were against the proposal, with some saying its real intention is to aid murderers, or that the law proposal undermines the whole purpose of punishment.

Nuhodzic: COVID-19 changed drug smuggling routes, expecting an increase in loan-sharking

The minister of the interior, Mevludin Nuhodzic, announced shifting drug smuggling routes and a rise in loan-sharking could be expected ahead. Nuhodzic pointed out that adaptability was an essential component of organized crime and that police were already making estimates of what means and goals criminal groups would choose, and what risks the post-pandemic period would bring. He said a priority would be to prevent criminal groups from using the crisis to recruit new members, especially among vulnerable groups. Nuhodzic stressed that police continued to carry out all regular tasks during the COVID-19 epidemic, as evidenced by the arrests of members of organized crime groups that occurred during the period.

Lajcak: Montenegro has a strong international reputation

EU high representative Miroslav Lajcak said that Montenegro had done a great job since the renewal of its independence and that it was the leader in EU integrations in the Western Balkans. He said that the EU accession was the best choice for the countries of the region, and their future was in the EU. Lajcak also said he believed that the EU would come out of the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than before. Lajcak also noted that there seemed to be another virus spreading around the EU, apart from the coronavirus – the virus of opposition parties not wanting to participate in elections.

148 arriving from Barbados

The Kouzon agency from Northern Macedonia is assisting Montenegrin diplomatic efforts to return 148 seafarers stranded on cruisers home. Between 25 and 28 May, the seafarers will fly to Podgorica on a chartered flight from Barbados. Kouzon is a partner of Royal Caribbean International for most countries of Eastern Europe. The agency will be arranging the return of seafarers from the region as well, numbering about 647. There are 128 Montenegrins on ships in the Caribbean archipelago, and about 20 are on vessels in the area of California, said the agency's Zoran Kocoski.

UPCG: Small companies hardest hit by COVID-19 crises

According to a study from the Montenegrin Employers Federation (UPCG), entrepreneurs and small and micro companies in the tourism and hotel sector have been the most severely affected by the coronavirus epidemic in Montenegro. These companies expect losses of several hundred thousand euros, and the UPCG says a new wave of the virus could lead to significant layoffs.

Tourist agencies facing the impact of coronavirus epidemic

Travel agencies are facing great difficulties in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Prevailing uncertainty is prevented them from planning travel packages. Representatives of one agency in Podgorica say they have a high level of interest for travel arrangements, but hey are unable to provide answers as to when organized and group travel will resume. Representatives say they are assessing what they can accomplish during this summer season.

COVID-19 crisis exposes neoliberalism crisis 

The crisis caused by the coronavirus has exposed the imperfections of our economic system, which was based on mutated neoliberal concepts propagated by domestic state neoliberals, says economist and director of the Fidelity Consulting company Milos Vukovic. He adds that since the restoration of independence until the end of June 2012, Montenegro had an indisputable growth of economic indicators (salaries and pensions). Since then, it has entered a vicious circle of numerous failed investments, growth of the public sector, and current spending, which has led to extreme borrowing in a foreign market. Vukovic also points to the problem relating to 70% of young people who want to leave the country and even to the high unemployment rate that reached 27%, which is the third-worst unemployment rate in Europe. One of the indicators of the inadequate growth model of the Montenegrin economy is that he cites the country's loan risk and registered in the category of speculative debt with a negative outlook. Vukovic warns that the growth of the Montenegrin economy is not well distributed to all segments of society so that all citizens could benefit from GDP growth.

Sekulic: €14.5m in subsidies for employees paid, third aid package being prepared

So far, the government has approved about 13,260 applications for subsidies. For that purpose, gross salaries for approximately 56,000 employees in the total amount of about €14.5m have been paid from the budget, or are currently in the process of payment, says Economy Minister Dragica Sekulic in an interview for Dnevne Novine. It is too early to talk about the impact of the coronavirus on our or any other economy. She points out. "Through the implementation of the first and second sets of measures, we have largely managed to minimize the negative consequences for most sectors. We expect that the third set of economic measures, which we are working on these days, will yield results",, says Sekulic. She sees the highest chances of the Montenegrin economy's recovery in the continued implementation of large infrastructure projects.

Debt increased by €3bn, deficit by €850m

Montenegro's public debt has quadrupled in 14 years, the foreign trade deficit increased by €850m. Pensions have doubled, and salaries have risen by €233. The cost of living has also risen dramatically over that period. Its GDP has increased over two and a half times since 2006 by a total of €3bn. At the end of 2006, Montenegro's public debt amounted to €701m. At the end of 2019, it amounted to €3.83bn, which is an increase of €3.12bn. Montenegro's GDP was €1.83bn 14 years ago, while now it is €4.8bn. The share of public debt in GDP rose from 38.3% to almost 80%. Fourteen years ago, the average pension was €142, while the average retirement payment last month was €288.7. Average salaries in 2006 were €282, and by 2009, they amounted to €463. Now the average wage is around €510.

Xi'an city donates a ventilator to Kotor hospital

Kotor General Hospital has received a ventilator, a donation from its Chinese sister city, Xi'an. Kotor's mayor, Zeljko Aprcovic, thanked the Chinese ambassador to Montenegro, Liu Jin, and the Montenegrin ambassador in Beijing, Darko Pajovic, for their help in obtaining the ventilator. It is recalled that the Municipality of Kotor recently donated 6,500 protective masks to the hospital.

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20 May 2020, 16:25 PM
May 20, 2020 - Public Company for National Parks of Montenegro - JPNPCG invites all nature lovers to visit all national parks free of charge on the occasion of the upcoming national holiday Independence Day - May 21 and important environmental dates of the International Biodiversity Day - May 22 and European Parks Day - May 24.
 
"Having in mind the pandemic, I would like to emphasize that the focus of interest of institutions and organizations dealing with nature protection is precisely the relationship between nature and health and that employees, despite the situation behind us, performed their regular activities." In addition to preserving and protecting our valuable natural resources, protected areas provide numerous ecosystem services and have an essential mission of connecting people with nature. That undoubtedly affects human health and well-being, said the director of JPNPCG Elvir Klica.
 
The employees of JPNPCG remind that the national parks of Montenegro provide undoubtedly the most beautiful conditions for a vacation in a healthy environment and protected nature. Visitors are offered various activities- hiking, educational and cycling trails, touring mountain lakes, sport fishing on Black, Biograd and Skadar lakes, bird watching in NP Skadar Lake, children's playgrounds in NP Durmitor, NP Lovcen and NP Biogradska Gora etc.
 
Visitors to the national parks of Montenegro must adhere to all temporary measures and recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
 
The General Assembly of the United Nations declared May 22 as the International Day for the Protection of Biodiversity to raise the awareness of citizens and increase understanding of the importance of its conservation and sustainable use.
 
The European Park Day was declared by the Federation of National Parks of Europe (EUROPARC) to draw public attention to the importance of green areas. This date was chosen to commemorate the proclamation of the first European national parks, or nine national parks in Sweden, on May 24, 1909. JPNPCG is a member of the EUROPARC Federation.
 
20 May 2020, 16:01 PM
May 20, 2020 - There were no newly infected COVID-19 patients in Montenegro for 15 days. The Institute of Public Health said that the official proclamation of the end of the epidemic would be after 28 days of the last recorded infection.
 
Epidemiologists analyzed 170 samples yesterday, among which there were no new cases of infection. Since the beginning of the event, there have been a total of 324 COVID-19 patients. Three hundred twelve have recovered, and only three cases are active at the moment- in Ulcinj, Gusinje, and Bijelo Polje.
 
The Institute explained to Pobjeda what the end of the epidemic means and what the "corona free zone" means. They stated that the official proclamation of the end of the outbreak is a procedure that is "per se" not defined by law or bylaws.
 
- In practice and among the profession, it is common for an epidemic of one infectious disease to be canceled when, during the duration of two average incubation times, there were no newly registered cases of the disease that became infected in one territory. In this case, it means that it is a situation that no one has been infected with the virus in Montenegro for 28 days - the Institute explained.
 
When it comes to the very act of checking out, i.e., declaring the end of an epidemic of a contagious disease, that, as they explain, "essentially and in practice does not change many things, nor does it mean that the risk has disappeared or been eliminated."
 
- Therefore, we must learn to continue to live with the risk of contracting COVID-19, especially considering the frequency of asymptomatic carriers of the virus. Any establishment of virus transmission would take us a few steps back, and that certainly should not be the goal of anyone - they say from the Institute.
 
They explain that territory is usually said to be "free" from certain infectious diseases when there are no registered new cases of infections for a specified period.
 
- This term is more characteristic of some infectious diseases such as polio, smallpox, and the like, which Montenegro has successfully controlled for many years by successfully implementing various public health measures. The term "corona free" is a more colloquial (rather than professional) term to denote that there is no COVID-19 disease in a territory. Ideally, there would be no viruses, which is almost impossible to maintain and preserve in the circumstances when there are more and more registered cases in the environment - they say from the Institute.
 
They stated that declaring the end or, more precisely, deregistering the epidemic is an individual process that is not prescribed by any legal action, but each state is left to define its own rules according to which it will deregister the epidemic.
19 May 2020, 23:08 PM
May 19, 2020 - No new Covid-19 cases after labs of the Institute for Public Health completed the analysis of 170 samples today. One more person has recovered, so now Montenegro records only three active COVID-19 cases in Ulcinj, Gusinje, and Bijelo Polje. Since the start of the outbreak in Montenegro, 324 cases have been confirmed, while 312 people recovered. Nine patients lost their battle with the new coronavirus.
 
Airports of Montenegro opening tomorrow for General aviation
In the first phase, which starts tomorrow, the airports of Montenegro will open for general aviation flights, which can be of a private or business purpose. The Airport of Montenegro Director, Danilo Orlandić, wrote on his Facebook profile.
 
"It is an important message showing the state's intention to open up to foreign citizens in a serious, responsible and phased way, to meet the tourist season," Orlandić added.
 
Today, the National Coordination Body for Infectious Diseases (NKT) approved the amendment to the order on the suspension of public passenger transport in international air traffic and the ban on the entry of foreigners into Montenegro by excluding from the order non-commercial air transport (passenger transport for own needs). application of interim measures, as follows:
 
1) the aircraft used for non-commercial air traffic may have a capacity of up to 10 seats,
 
2) crew and passengers are obliged to wear protective masks when getting off the aircraft and during their stay in the airport building,
 
3) when entering Montenegro, passengers and crew must have a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 not older than 48 hours,
 
4) after entering Montenegro, health surveillance measures shall be taken against passengers, following the recommendations of the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro,
 
5) for the arrival/departure of passengers from the terminal to the accommodation, it is necessary to organize a special transport following the Institute's recommendations, and
 
6) when staying in a hotel or other accommodation, passengers are obliged to follow the Institute of Public Health recommendations.
 
NKT agreed to change the appropriate order to ban games of chance so that the organization of games in casinos is also allowed.
 
Around 450 Montenegrin seafarers trapped in US waters
According to available data, around 625 Montenegrin seafarers and crew members are trapped on cruise ships sailing across the world. Of this number, 264 cruise ship passengers made it back to land, either by organized flights or on their own - using alternative routes.
 
"Our estimates say that around 450 Montenegro nationals are being stuck in the US waters, of whom 200-250 are interested in returning to their home - Montenegro. Others are under contract or represent an 'essential staff' and cannot leave cruise ships under current circumstances, "the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs told CdM.
19 May 2020, 22:45 PM
May 19, 2020 - The announcement that Montenegro will soon be a coronavirus-free destination has aroused great interest in the United Arab Emirates, said the new UAE ambassador, HE Abdulaziz Nasser Saeed Al Shamsi, during the meeting with Montenegro President, Mr Milo Đukanović, who received today her credential letter, as well as the one from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Slovak Republic, HE Boris Gandel.
 
Following the reception of credential letters, the President received ambassadors and thanked them for their understanding having in mind that the ceremony itself had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
 
“I am pleased to have this ceremony held in the Old Royal Capital Cetinje, in line with the usual protocol, which is entirely proper when ambassadors of friendly Slovakia and the UAE, to which we are bound by many beautiful and important dates in the recent history of the Montenegrin state, come to Montenegro,” the President said in an introductory speech.
 
Speaking with Mr. Gandel, President Đukanović said that he had been satisfied with the overall relations between the two states, being additionally fostered and improved over the past decade.
 
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“Montenegro does not forget the role that Slovakia and its diplomacy had in the process of regaining its independence, NATO accession, and the process of EU integration,” he said.
 
Mr. Gandel congratulated the President on the forthcoming Independence Day, noting that Slovakia played its role in it.
 
His mission will be to foster the existing relations between the two states even more.
 
As for the meeting with the UAE Ambassador, President Đukanović stressed that he had been assured that running a mandate in a friendly country represents the special privilege just as it’s a privilege for Montenegro to have the UAE and its top officials as friends.
 
“Friendship between our countries has been confirmed in the time of the coronavirus, with the donation from UAE to Montenegro following my conversation with Sheikh Mohammed, and we are deeply grateful to you,” the President said.
 
HE Abdulaziz Nasser Saeed Al Shamsi noted that she was glad to be in Montenegro, pointing out the extraordinary relations between the two governments.
 
“Montenegro has made remarkable progress,“ said the Ambassador and congratulated President  Đukanović on significant achievements and the right path Montenegro has been following.
 
Source: CDM
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