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Consul of Ukraine in Montenegro Mikhail Shmatov protested the decision of the authorities of Montenegro, according to which the Russians can enter the country without restrictions. Appropriate post the diplomat posted on his page in Facebook.
"I am outraged that Russia immediately placed in the "green" zone without any conditions," said Shmatov.
Ukrainian Consul in Montenegro Mikhail Shmatov protested the opening of borders for tourists from Russia, accusing the Republic's authorities of discrimination of Ukrainians.
"I am outraged that Russia immediately placed in the "green" zone without conditions. I remind you that Ukraine, which since the beginning of summer provides Montenegro the largest number of tourists, having 13 or 14 boards in a week, is limited rights," he wrote in his Facebook.
National coordinating centre for infectious diseases (NKT) under the government of Montenegro adopted the decision on opening the borders for citizens of Russia, despite the proposals of the tourism industry, reported RIA Novosti a source in the body.
The entry in Montenegro in connection with the restrictions due to the COVID-19 currently banned two major categories of tourists - citizens of the Russian Federation and Serbia, the loss of the tourism industry in July are estimated at more than 90%.
Tourists interviewed by the online service, said if they are willing to change plans for the summer, if in the near future will open flights from a number of countries, reports OneTwoTrip.
Among the countries that in the near future may be possible, the media citing sources in the government called, for example, Hungary, Maldives, South Korea and UAE.
Montenegrin police filed a criminal case against the priest of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) in Podgorica for the violation of measures against coronavirus after a Liturgy in connection with the conversion of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul from a Museum into a mosque, said the interior Ministry.
In Serbia and Montenegro, which, with varying success fought the Ottoman rule in the Balkans from the XIV to the XX century, the news about the change of status and the first since 1934 the Friday prayer in the Hagia Sophia caused a resonance. Patriarch Irinej of Serbia on July 13 called on the Turkish authorities to leave the object as a Museum with the possibility of both Christian and Islamic religious services.
Switzerland from July 23 to add to the list of countries for the arrival of which the required 10-day quarantine, according to the website of the Federal office of public health of the country.
According to published data, the list of States with unfavorable epidemiological situation will be made to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Swaziland, United States, including Puerto Rico and the virgin Islands, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Luxembourg, Maldives, Mexico, Montenegro, Suriname and Palestine.
National coordinating centre for infectious diseases (NKT) with the government of Montenegro in the night of Wednesday declared an epidemic COVID-19 in all areas of the country due to the spread of the disease, said the Cabinet.
Institute of public health in Podgorica said on Tuesday evening that for the past day tested 612 people, from them 98 - test positive for coronavirus. The dead in the last 24 hours, since the resumption of the epidemic in June passed away 26 people in the country 1920 active patients.
Consulate of Russia in Montenegro is restricted due to the rise in the incidence of COVID-19 in the Republic, said the Russian Embassy on Friday.
Institute of public health in Podgorica announced on Friday evening that for the past day tested tests 372 persons, of which 59 positive for coronavirus. Died two patients in Bar. Since the resumption of the epidemic in June, had 19 deaths, in the country 1618 active patients.
Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill urged the Montenegrin authorities to stop the persecution of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) and to repeal its discriminatory law, it follows from the open letter of the Patriarch on the website of the Russian Orthodox Church.
In December 2019, the Parliament of Montenegro, by majority of votes of the ruling coalition approved the law "On freedom of conscience and religion and the legal status of religious communities", which caused a strong public reaction and protests. The Serbian Orthodox Church, fear that the law will facilitate the seizure of the property of SPTS and its transmission in the unrecognized Montenegrin Orthodox world "Autocephalous" Church. At the same time the Synod of the Russian Church urged all local Orthodox churches to speak in support of the canonical Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro.
Public health Institute of Montenegro has updated the list of countries allowed to enter the country without additional restrictions COVID-19, Russia in the list yet, according to TourDom.ru.
Went to Belarus, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Georgia. The first Charter flight to Tivat from Belarus will take place July 10.
Riots in Belgrade in the night of Wednesday in front of Parliament in connection with measures against COVID-19 gross political violence in the last few years, said the President of Serbia Alexander Vucic.
Vucic on Tuesday evening announced plans of imposing new restrictions in order to combat coronavirus. So, from Friday to Monday again curfews during a state of emergency from March to may 6th. After his speech in the night of Wednesday, protesting against the tightening of measures clashed with police near the Parliament of Serbia, suffered 43 police detained 24 participants of the protests, various injuries to two dozen citizens were burned five police cars.
Dutch authorities re-imposed a ban on the entry of Serbia and Montenegro after a sharp increase in the number of infected COVID-19 in these countries, informs television channel NOS.
Citizens of the Netherlands are advised to visit these countries unless absolutely necessary.
National coordination Council (NKT) with the government of Montenegro declared the epidemic COVID-19 in several communities (districts) in the country's North in connection with incidence growth, the government said.
According to the national Institute of health, on Wednesday morning in Montenegro with the start of the pandemic identified 907 patients with coronavirus, 80 patients are in hospitals, 17 people died. In recent days revealed 66 new infected. Sources in the ruling Democratic party of socialists told local media that the issue was scheduled for August 30 parliamentary elections.
Montenegro has opened another Chapter of the negotiation file for the accession to the EU, we are talking about the Chapter on competition issues, said the EU Council.
"Today in Brussels hosted the fifth meeting of the Conference on accession (to the EU) with Montenegro at the level of Deputy to start talks on the last selected Chapter", - said in a release.
Teachers of the University of Montenegro and physicians from different cities of the country with their signatures in an open letter and personal participation in the meetings of believers defended the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) of the disputed law on religious associations.
In the centre of Podgorica on a plateau in front of the Cathedral Church of the Resurrection in the evening gathered about 10 thousand people for the solemn service.
Two people died in Montenegro with a diagnosis of COVID-19, the third deceased is also supposed to be coronavirus, it tests test, announced by the government.
Institute of public health of Montenegro announced on Sunday that in recent days has been testing analyses 438 people, of which 12 were positive for coronavirus. It is the residents of cities in Rožaje, Podgorica, Budva and Bar.
Over thousand Serbs solemnly celebrate near the town of Pristina anniversary of the historic battle with the Ottoman Turks on Kosovo field, the event passed without incident, reports Agency Tanjug.
One of the most important Serb holidays of Vidovdan (St. Vitus day) on the anniversary of the battle of Kosovo Polje on 28 June 1389 by the Ottoman Turks. During the battle, killed Serbian Prince Lazar Hrebeljanovic and the Turkish Sultan Murad, the event became decisive for the formation of the national philosophy and attitude of the Serbs. Traditionally on this day, Patriotic Serb national symbols are sent to the monument Gazimestan near the former battlefield near Pristina, in the churches the services are held, dedicated to the Kosovo martyrs. The self-proclaimed authorities of the Republic of Kosovo normally inhibit the Patriotic actions of Serbs in the area that cause irritation by local Albanians. On Sunday the event is held peacefully.
The national Council on infectious diseases under the government of Montenegro (NKT) imposed a ban on all political and religious meetings in connection with the increase in the incidence of COVID-19, said the Cabinet.
According to NKT, currently in the country for 90 patients with coronavirus, with 75% of infections "imported" from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. New patients identified in mid-June, despite the fact that in the second half of may, the government of Montenegro declared victory over the epidemic.
The crisis headquarters of the city of Novi Pazar in southwest Serbia introduced on Thursday a state of emergency due to the growth in the number of patients COVID-19, said city officials.
Novi Pazar is the center of a region that locals, more than 80% of whom are Muslim, are called the word Ottoman times – Sandzak. As in the North of Macedonia and Albania, the increase in the incidence of coronavirus began after the violations of the restrictions on meetings of citizens in the feast of Eid al-Fitr 23 may and due to weddings and other traditional celebrations. According to local doctors, the rise in the number of patients is particularly noticeable in the last 20 days, all in the municipality of 339 infected, died 14 people.
During the riots in Montenegro detained 41 people, injured 9 officers, said the police Department in the country.
In several cities of Montenegro on Wednesday and Thursday have been protests with the unrest. The police used force and special means, including tear gas. The opposition and social activists accused law enforcement agents of excessive use of brute force, reinforcing its position with video recording.
Former interior Minister of Montenegro and leader of the party "United Montenegro" Goran Danilovich called on the embassies of Western States and the EU delegation to respond to the violation of human rights when police clashes with protesting citizens.
In several cities of Montenegro on Wednesday and Thursday have been protests with the unrest. The police used force and special means, including tear gas. In Budva was arrested 17 protesters, including members of the opposition of the leadership of the city, injured one policeman. In the capital - Podgorica - detained 18 people, including two deputies of Parliament from the opposition Democratic front, the injured police officer. In the town of Niksic in the riots injured four police officers, arrested two protesters, but the police said that "working with the participants of the incident continues."
Four employees of the Ministry of interior of Montenegro suffered during the riots in the city of Niksic in clashes with protesters on Thursday night, said police Department of the country.
In Podgorica, the capital of the country - on Wednesday evening, police detained the parliamentary deputies of the opposition Democratic front, Miloon of Sugovica and Marina Jocic. In front of the police station in Podgorica gathered about 200 protesting citizens. They are not separated, which demanded the police used tear gas then. Police arrested 18 people for any unrest that injured one police officer. Protests in front of police headquarters were also held in the cities of Bijelo Polje and Niksic.
Law enforcement authorities of Montenegro detained Wednesday evening 18 people amid the unrest in front of the interior Ministry Department in Podgorica, reported to the police Department.
In Podgorica on Wednesday evening, police detained the parliamentary deputies of the opposition Democratic front, Miloon of Sugovica and Marina Jocic. Jocic were detained during the broadcast on Facebook. Then in front of the police station in the capital gathered about 200 protesting citizens. They are not separated, which demanded the police used tear gas then.
The police used tear gas against protesters in the tourist capital of Montenegro – Budva on the Adriatic, the stream are several portals.
On Wednesday the social network of the inhabitants of Montenegro and the opposition parties were filled with photos and videos of clashes between citizens and security forces in front of the city administration of Budva. Local resident George Dzhurashevich was by force detained, according to the interior Ministry for the attack on the police inspector, which is not recorded on the common in social networks the cell phone records of the witnesses.
Montenegrin police filed a criminal case against the Metropolitan of Montenegro and seaside of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) of STS in connection with sacred processions on Sunday, the interior Ministry reported.
Mass peaceful protests against the persecution of SPC in Montenegro and a controversial law on freedom of religion, were held on Sunday in various cities of the country. On Monday, the Metropolitan Amphilochius was summoned to the security centre (police) in Podgorica and spent more than five hours, giving explanations.
In Serbia the day he died, one patient COVID-19, identified 96 new infected, reported the Ministry of health.
March 23, in Serbia every day one or more people have died from coronavirus. In the second half of may and in June, a few days have passed without victims.
Montenegrin police on Sunday night carried out the detention and interrogation of Ministers of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) after they carried out protest marches and prayers, reports local news portal IN4S.
Mass peaceful protests against the persecution of SPC in Montenegro and a controversial law on freedom of religion, were held on Sunday in various cities of the country. As reported day, the RIA Novosti source in the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Seaside, the clergy did not expect mass arrests.
In Serbia the day he died, one patient COVID-19 identified 93 new infected, reported the Ministry of health.
March 23, in Serbia every day one or more people have died from coronavirus. In the second half of may and in June, a few days have passed without victims.
Montenegro identified 18 new cases COVID-19, said the Institute of public health of the country.
In Montenegro, whose authorities have declared her free from COVID-19 country in June, has identified 11 new cases to the already existing two imported from Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the night of Saturday, the Institute of public health reported 18 more infected.
Four new patients COVID-19 identified in Montenegro, the national Council for infectious diseases (NKT) introduced compulsory wearing of masks in public places, being in a closed space, said the government of the Republic.
In Montenegro, whose authorities have declared her free from COVID-19 country, before it was revealed seven new cases to the already existing two imported from Bosnia and Herzegovina. On Thursday, the Institute of public health reported four infected.
Local authorities in Montenegro are discriminated against Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC), said Thursday the Chairman of the Synodal Department of the Moscow Patriarchate on relations of the Church with society and mass-media Vladimir Legoyda in his Telegram.
Earlier Thursday, the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told reporters that the Serbian Orthodox Church is under threat and it needs the support of Russia.
Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) is under threat in the region and it needs the support of Russia, said on Thursday the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic after the meeting with Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"It is imperative for us to take care of the Serbian Orthodox Church, whose preservation is threatened in the region, and I asked about support from Russia," - said Vucic.
In Montenegro, after authorities declared it free from COVID-19 country revealed 7 new cases of the disease, said the Institute of public health on Thursday night.
The national Council for infectious diseases (NKT) with the government of Montenegro, June 2 officially recognized the epidemic of coronavirus in the country is over. President Milo Djukanovic in may declared victory over coronavirus, the government declared it free from COVID-19 direction and opened the borders for tourists of several countries. The opposition expressed doubts about the reliability of epidemiological data authorities.
Twenty-three people, including the employees of public utilities, detained in the police of Montenegro, in Budva municipality, suffered one policeman, said police Department of the country.
The municipal authority tourist capital of Montenegro in the autumn of 2019 is under pressure from the ruling Democratic party of socialists and its coalition partners. Several attempts to elect local authorities and to replace them by administrative means previously failed. Special counter-terrorism police unit of Montenegro (SAJ) Wednesday morning conducted a military action in which arrested the mayor of Budva Marko the Prince of the DF, the President of the Assembly (municipal Assembly) Krsto Radovic from Democratic party of Montenegro and other members of the local leadership of the opposition.
Military action of the police of Montenegro, which broke into the municipality of Budva and detained him the opposition leadership with the use of force and special means, put the Republic on the brink of conflict, told RIA Novosti the leader of the opposition Democratic front (DF) Milan knežević.
The municipal authority tourist capital of Montenegro in the autumn of 2019 is under pressure from the ruling Democratic party of socialists and its coalition partners. Several attempts to elect local authorities and to replace them by administrative means previously failed.
Republicans in Congress have accused Russia of supporting terrorism. For alleged sponsorship of the Taliban*, the "Islamic state"* and "Hezbollah" legislators have proposed to tighten sanctions. If Donald trump would support these allegations, the joint fight against terrorism between Moscow and Washington would be under threat. Why do Americans put at risk the most fruitful area of cooperation between the two countries, understood to RIA Novosti.
"Russia sponsors terrorism, but it creates the image of the partner in dealing with it. The commander of the U.S. military in Afghanistan has accused Moscow of direct arms supplies to the Taliban. During the Syrian war, Russia has directly interacted with the Islamic revolutionary guard Corps and Hezbollah. In Syria, the Russian troops fought mostly against the rebels supported by America. In October 2015, Russia launched air strikes on rebels and helped the militants of the IG*", — stated in the report "Strengthening America and combating global threats."
Detained in Montenegro for violation of the restrictions in connection with COVID-19 for 72 hours, two priests of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) released by the judge, said the Metropolitan of Montenegro and seaside.
In several cities in Montenegro, after a three-month break due to pandemic COVID-19 on the night on Monday held mass prayers and processions of the faithful against the law on religious associations and in support of SPTS. Peaceful protest rally in Podgorica is headed by Metropolitan of Montenegro and the coastlands Amfilohije, who pointed out that parades and processions will continue until the cancellation or correction of the law, threatens the interests of the Church and Orthodox believers.
The Prosecutor's office of Montenegro decided to detain for 72 hours, two priests of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC), they are charged with violation of the restrictions in connection with COVID-19 in the past a Monday night mass meetings of the faithful, said the Metropolitan of Montenegro and seaside SPTS.
In several cities in Montenegro, after a three-month break due to pandemic COVID-19 on the night on Monday held mass prayers and processions of the faithful against the law on religious associations and in support of SPTS. Peaceful protest rally in Podgorica is headed by Metropolitan of Montenegro and the coastlands Amfilohije, who pointed out that parades and processions will continue until the cancellation or correction of the law, threatens the interests of the Church and Orthodox believers.
In Serbia the day he died, one patient COVID-19, revealed 57 new infections, said the Ministry of health.
March 23, in Serbia every day one or more people have died from coronavirus. In the second half of may and beginning of June, several days passed without victims.
In several cities in Montenegro after a three-month pause due COVID-19 thousand people came to March in support of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) and against the controversial law on religious associations.
Metropolitan of Montenegro and the littoral Amfilohije after the evening service in the main temple of the resurrection of Christ in Podgorica is headed by a procession through the streets of the main city of Montenegro. Members of the tribal Union of the Heap came from the suburbs to the centre of Podgorica column and brought 70-foot historical flag with red-blue-white tricolor, which took place on the square.
Slovenia will open the border with Italy and Montenegro for the free movement of citizens on 15 June, but to impose the mandatory quarantine for visitors from other countries, the Agency STA.
It is reported that the government of Slovenia has included Italy and Montenegro to the list of countries whose nationals from June 15 can enter the country without having to comply with the quarantine. This list was compiled by the National Institute of public health (NIJZ) based on the assessment of the epidemiological situation in countries and now includes 19 States.
Metropolitan of Montenegro and the littoral Amfilohije called on citizens not to vote for the current government of Montenegro in the upcoming parliamentary elections, if they will not cease to exert pressure on the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC).
Montenegrin police on Thursday opened a criminal case on the Metropolitan of STS and the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Seaside unauthorised construction demolished by the authorities of the monastery of the object. On Wednesday morning the municipal service under heavy police guard for the construction of destroyed residential building in a convent in honor of one of the most revered in the Balkans the Orthodox ascetics - St. Basil of Ostrog near the town of Ulcinj. Metropolitan Amphilochius on Thursday appealed to the citizens to the Central Church of the Resurrection in Podgorica.
Montenegrin police opened a criminal case on the Metropolitan of Montenegro and seaside of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC) of STS and the Archdiocese unauthorised construction demolished by the authorities of the monastery of the object.
Church of the XVIII century in honor of one of the most revered in the Balkans the Orthodox ascetics - St. Basil of Ostrog in place Briska Gora near Altinum in may 2020 was transferred to the status of the convent, which was built Konak – residential facility. On Wednesday morning the municipal service under heavy police guard excavators destroyed under the pretext of lack of necessary documents for its construction. Metropolitan Amphilochius called the move of the authorities, "a crime against the Church and the people."
Patriarch Irinej of Serbia on the day of the Holy Trinity held a festive divine service at Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Belgrade, said the press service of the Department for external Church relations of the Moscow Patriarchate (DECR).
"June 8, 2020, the day the Holy spirit, the metochion of the Moscow Patriarchate in Belgrade (Serbia) celebrated the patronal feast of their temple. A festive Liturgy on this day made a representation of his Holiness Patriarch Irinej of Serbia. His Holiness concelebrated with the rector of the metochion Archpriest Vitaly Tarasyev and the clergy of Belgrade," the report says.
In Serbia the day he died, one patient COVID-19 identified 66 new infected, reported the Ministry of health.
March 23, in Serbia every day one or more people have died from coronavirus. In the second half of may and beginning of June, several days passed without victims, including Monday and Tuesday.
Deaths of patients COVID-19 a day in Serbia was not identified 69 new infected, reported the Ministry of health.
March 23, in Serbia every day one or more people have died from coronavirus. In the second half of may and beginning of June, several days passed without victims.
Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the seaside and other diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) in Montenegro preparing for the resumption of mass demonstrations of believers and negotiations with the authorities in connection with the controversial law on religious associations, said to RIA Novosti, the rector of the Cetinje Seminary Protopresbyter-stavrophor Gojko Perovic and head of the legal Council of the Metropolitanate, Archpriest-stavrofor the Velibor of Comic.
Law enforcement of Montenegro on Friday questioned eight priests of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Seaside in connection with a procession in the city of Bar on the feast of St. Jovan Vladimir in the evening on Thursday. After a survey of the clergy of the Prosecutor's office reported that it found no grounds for initiating criminal cases in connection with violation of the ban on public gatherings.
In Serbia the day he died, one patient COVID-19, identified 96 new infected, reported the Ministry of health.
March 23, in Serbia every day one or more people have died from coronavirus. In the second half of may and beginning of June, several days passed without victims.
The national Council for infectious diseases (NKT) with the government of Montenegro officially recognized the epidemic of coronavirus in the country is over, said on Tuesday the Cabinet.
The President of Montenegro Milo Djukanovic in may declared victory over the coronavirus in the country, the government declared it free from COVID-19 direction. The opposition expressed doubts about the reliability of epidemiological data authorities.
In Serbia, during the day, one person died from COVID-19, only there are more than 11.4 thousand patients, reported the Ministry of health.
March 23, in Serbia every day one or more people have died from coronavirus. In the second half of may, a few days have passed without victims.