Latest Montenegro News
A bus plunges into a ravine in Montenegro, killing at least 2 and injuring several
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — A British national and another person were killed Tuesday and nine people were seriously injured in Montenegro when a bus plunged into a ravine, authorities said. The bus was carrying some 30 passengers when it swerved on a steep road around noon,...
Whoever dug a tunnel into a courthouse basement attacked Montenegro's justice system, president says
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro's president called Thursday for a thorough investigation of whoever dug an underground tunnel into a court storage area in the country's capital, describing the action as an an attack on the state and its justice system. “I urge full...
Montenegro police probe who built underground tunnel leading to court depot holding drugs, and why
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Police in Montenegro said Tuesday they have launched an investigation after an underground tunnel was discovered linking an apartment building with a nearby court depot holding seized drugs and other crime evidence, officials said Tuesday. The discovery...
USA Basketball rallies to beat Montenegro 85-73 at the World Cup, reaches quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Everything had looked so easy for the U.S. at the Basketball World Cup. Points were coming in bunches, final scores were blowouts and stress wasn't a problem. Until Friday. If the Americans were waiting for a serious test at the World Cup,...
France eliminated from World Cup; Latvia, Germany, Montenegro, Canada, Lithuania reach Round 2
France came to the World Cup planning to win gold. It won't even make the second round, an absolutely stunning development for the reigning Olympic silver medalists. Latvia got 22 points from Arturs Zagars and shocked France 88-86 Sunday night in a Group H game at Jakarta, Indonesia....
Preview capsules on the 32 teams that'll compete in the Basketball World Cup
Capsules on each of the 32 nations in the Basketball World Cup, listed by their group and in order of world rankings: ___ GROUP A — MANILA ITALY World ranking: 10 World Cup appearances: 10 Best World Cup...
Former police chief in Montenegro arrested on suspicion of smuggling and abuse of position
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro's former police chief was arrested on Monday on suspicion of running a criminal enterprise, abuse of position and smuggling, authorities said. Veselin Veljovic served two terms as the director of police administration between 2007 and 2020....
After years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The leaders of several Western Balkan countries that want to join the European Union met informally Monday in Albania's capital, Tirana, to prepare for a summit on their progress in preparing for future membership. At an informal lunch, Albanian Prime...
Former allies Serbia and Montenegro agree to patch up strained relations
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The presidents of Serbia and Montenegro agreed Monday to try to patch up strained relations between the historic Balkan allies. The two countries had formed a joint state until Montenegro split in 2006 following a referendum on independence. The former...
