03 September 2019 - Discotheque Maximus Kotor is proud to present the premiere performance of the techno pioneer from Ukraine, Stanislav Tolkachev on September 5^th.

The songs of the Ukrainian DJ are influenced both by the classic sound of Detroit and the sleek minimalistic tendencies born in Berlin. He is focused on experimentation with textures and psychedelic sounds, taking inspiration from many diverse sources. Tolkachev’s music has been released on many labels, including M_Rec, Semantica, MORD and Geophone.

Resistance to categorization, countering standard laws of music, striving for new and unexplored, lack of compromise, far from available - these are the words that very accurately describe the sound and attitude of Ukrainian techno magician Stanislav Tolkachev, who is one of the most respected and top-quality artists in today's world techno scene.

Stanislav started his first techno ventures in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was first noted in the techno world in 2006, due to his tapes on the label POHJOLA. Tolkachev secured his place among the list of great DJ names with further editions that regularly appear in techno sets around the world.

Stanislav has performed at famous venues such as Berghain, Berlin Tresor, Drugstore, he had two live sets organized by the world-renowned music platform Boiler Room, as well as at all other leading clubs and festivals in the world.

His tapes are on the world's leading record labels such as: Semantica, Inkblots, Krill Music, Mord, M_rec, Plector, Subsist, RAW RAW records, Energun records, Rösten and many others.

Witness the magic of the Ukrainian techno-wizard who will premiere at the electronic music temple - Maximus Discotheque in Kotor.

Experience a change in your perception of techno sound and club experience!

TIMETABLE:

23:00 - 00:00 - TANYA MOSS

00:00 - 02:00 - WAKAT

02:00 - 04:00 - STANISLAV TOLKACHEV

04:00 - 05:00 - DINO GANIC

Entrance fee before midnight - 8 EUR

Entrance fee after midnight - 10 EUR

Why engage in rural tourism, how to register a rural household, and what are the prospects for the development of rural tourism in Montenegro? These are the topics from a recently-published Guide for Rural Households by Dr Ilija Moric, who has himself been successfully working in rural tourism on Luštica for many years, and whose family is the only producer of organic olives in the country.

“Six months ago, the Ministry of Sustainable Development and  Tourism produced a study on the development of rural tourism in Montenegro, which showed it to be one of the fastest-growing branches of tourism and a huge opportunity for Montenegro. Currently, there are between 150 and 200 registered households involved in this kind of tourism, but their number is increasing on an almost daily basis,” stated Dr Moric to Radio Jadran.

The publication contains all the necessary guidelines for offering services in board and lodging for tourists in rural households.

“Registration has been changed and simplified. There are up to 200 households in Montenegro currently involved in rural tourism, and we expect this number to increase in the future. This is an excellent opportunity for households in coastal areas, where we have cruises, classic seaside and spa tourism, in other words where we already have mass tourism as such,” said Dr Moric.

These were also the reasons why the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, having produced the study, decided to print a Guide for Rural Households, with detailed guidelines on how to start out and manage the business.

“We have to explain why it is beneficial to be involved in rural tourism, how to start out, and the easiest way to develop and improve on what you are offering. The book deals with the principles of successful communication, how to welcome guests, how to look after them, and how to be a good host. The next section deals with registration, which is not complicated at all, and has advantages, because you can apply for funding. A registered rural household is entitled to several thousand Euros a year through an assistance programme to advertise what they offer. The guidebook contains a glossary of general expressions used in tourism, particularly for those who do not speak foreign languages,” our interviewee stated.

Dr Ilija Moric is himself very successful in rural tourism in Tići on Lustica, and is the author of the guidebook, which has a print run of 500 copies, with photography provided by Jovan Nikolić. The book is distributed by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, which will distribute copies of the guidebook to interested rural homeowners.

Source: Radiojadran.com

In Zabljak, from the 3rd to the 8^th September, the 12th regional Euro-Atlantic camp “REACT” will be held, organized by the NGO “Alpha Center”. Out of 270 candidates from 20 countries, the Expert Council selected 70 participants for this year's REACT.

"Through the implementation of this unique summer school, the Alfa Center is contributing to the education and training of young people on European and Euro-Atlantic integration, regional cooperation and stability, the military, defense and diplomacy," the Alfa Center said.

During the five days, 11 lectures, ten-panel discussions, two workshops and debates will be held, and this year's camp is enriched with the topics of rule of law and strengthening democracy in the countries of the region, as well as youth activism and youth participation in national policies.  Sports and cultural program is provided for the camp participants.

Lecturers at the camp are, as in previous years, representatives of the state institutions of Montenegro, “Montenegrin Army, representatives of the diplomatic community, distinguished professors from several international universities, civil society organizations and the media. This year, public figures from the cultural and scientific life of the region are also participating, "said Milos Perovic, director of the Alpha Center.

Speakers include Ivan Brajovic - President of the Parliament of Montenegro, Suzana Pribilovic - Minister of Public Administration, Aleksandar Drljevic - Chief Negotiator of Montenegro with the European Union, Slobodan Filipovic - State Secretary at the Ministry of Defense, Nenad Koprivica - Director of the Directorate at the Ministry of Sport of Montenegro, Robert Pscel - Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Security Policy at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Veselko Grubisic Croatian Ambassador, Professor Djordje Blazic Manerik. And from public figures hip-hop band “Who see”, Dejan Dedovic and Mario Djordjevic and popular „Kumare” - Srdjan Stojanovic and Miodrag Manerik.   

 “A large number of young people who have attended REACT as students are already hired in responsible decision-making positions relevant to the future of Montenegro and the region. I am sure that even this year the friendship, knowledge and experience that will be achieved in Zabljak in September will have a great and positive impact not only on their lives and careers, but also on the stability and democratic development of Montenegro and the region," said Perovic.

Text by Svetlana Mandic, on September 2nd, 2019, read more at Vijesti

Members of the Sports and Fishing Club (SFC) "Niksic", with the help of the Society of Young Ecologists Niksic, cleaned the path around Slano (Salt) lake last weekend. According to the announcement, the road, which is about ten kilometers long, should be renovated by the end of September, with the assistance of the Municipality and Electric Power Industry of Montenegro (EPCG).

SFC "Niksic" says that this month, they will arrange paths and access roads on Liverovic and Grahovsko Lake, and they hope that with the help of local government and EPCG, they will be able to arrange the path leading from the closure on Krupac Lake to Krupac Cave.

After the action of cleaning (Photo: SFC Niksic)

"Few people know about this trip. It is a cobblestone road that is completely overgrown and if it gets cleaned it would have the most beautiful promenade in the city. But we can't do it alone. We need support. Ours is to initiate, but I am convinced that we will come to an understanding with the mayors of the Municipality and Elektroprivreda and that we will be able to, jointly, arrange this promenade," said the Secretary of SFC "Niksic" Vlajko Simovic.

In July, environmentalists set up two benches, a table, and an info board, in the driveway to Salt Lake, while a month earlier they organized an action to remove waste from the shore of the lake, more than three kilometers long, and from the lake itself.

After the action of cleaning (Photo: SFC Niksic)

Salt Lake was created in 1950 for the needs of the Perucica hydroelectric power station, while it was transformed into a reservoir lake in 1968. Its surface has 8.9 square kilometers, with a dam of 1,663 meters in length, and has great potential for the development of eco-tourism and sport fishing, and also for the ornithology.

Text by Svetlana Mandic, on September 2nd, 2019, read more at Vijesti

The seawater at the Montenegrin beaches is of good quality, sanitary correct, and safe for bathing and recreation.

This has been shown by the latest analysis done by the Institute of Marine Biology from Kotor for hundreds of bathing areas for the needs of Public company “Morsko dobro”.

 “The results of the analysis of seawater quality for 100 public beaches conducted by the Institute of Marine Biology from 27 to 29 August showed that in 91 of them the quality of seawater was K1 class, while in nine baths it was K2 class. Out of the total 16 beaches in Ulcinj, 15 of them were of excellent K1 quality, while one beach was of K2 class. In Bar, out of 13 bathing areas, the analyzes showed the quality of K1 in 10 of them, while in 3 the water was of class K2. At all 26 beaches in Budva municipality, water was of excellent quality K1, and the same situation was in Tivat, where water quality was K1 class at all nine bathing facilities. In the municipality of Kotor, out of a total of 15 bathing areas, the quality of K1 was recorded at 13, and at 2 of them, the quality was K2. Analyzes of seawater quality in Herceg Novi have shown the quality of K1 at a total of 18 bathing areas, while at three beaches the water was of the K2 class”, it was stated from “Morsko dobro”.

Text by Vuk Lajovic, on September 2nd, 2019, read more at Vijesti

Four new projects have been approved and prepared by the Herceg Novi Municipality Office for International Cooperation and partners. This continues the active participation of the Municipality in the EU - Europe for Citizens Programme.

“Here we are talking about a total value of close to 400,000 Euros, which will encourage the strengthening of cooperation between local communities from various European countries, civil activism, volunteering and the development of youth policies,” the Head of the Office, Simonida Kordić, told Radio Jadran.

The Office will be representing the Herceg Novi Municipality in the following projects: Awareness of Common History for Identifying and Extending the Values of Europe-ACHIEVE; European Volunteering Engagement Network-EVEN; European Youth Empowerment – Festivals – EYE and European Volunteering is the Key of Evolution – EVOKE, explains Kordić.

“Through these projects, we are strengthening ties and the position of our municipality internationally. We must be aware that, as a municipality whose primary economic activity is tourism and therefore, by definition, a “cultural product”, we are competing internationally, and competition is extremely fierce. That is why we must be better connected and better presented to the international community through bilateral relations as well as through project partnerships. So, besides the fact that through the projects a certain amount of money flows into the municipal budget, and covers the salary costs of those involved in the implementation of the projects, we also have the opportunity to expand our international network in which each individual who wishes to can find his or her place,” adds Kordić.

Starting this summer, the Herceg Novi Municipality will start implementing projects that relate to the following:

ACHIEVE - Comprises 14 partners from 11 countries aiming to strengthen the common European identity through finding and promoting elements that bring together different European peoples and cultures. Particular attention will be paid to dialogue on specific features of local communities, as well as to how individuals understand identity and the history of the climate they come from. The project will also deal with the issue of growing Euroscepticism and ways it can be curbed. The Office for International Cooperation will, within the scope of the project, carry out a series of activities which will primarily offer young people the opportunity to discuss and create content linked to common European values, local history and customs, Euroscepticism and other topics covered by the project.

EVEN - The main goals of this project are the strengthening of civil activism, primarily promotion of volunteering in the smaller local communities and supporting broader involvement of citizens in decision-making processes at all levels. Nineteen partner organisations from 17 countries are involved in the project, and it is envisaged that over 470 people, primarily young volunteers, youth workers, representatives of civil society groups and local administrations will participate in the various project activities.

EYE - This project will deal with the issue of European solidarity, particularly the importance of building trust between current and future EU members. Within the project, five youth EYE festivals are planned, at which young people will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and reflections on what it means to be an EU citizen, cooperation between European countries and the future of our continent. The Fifth EYE Youth Festival will be held in Herceg Novi, and throughout the two-day festival various events will be held, such as a workshop on the theme of common European achievements, and evenings dedicated to various cultures, debates, panel discussions, and Live Action Role Play. The project brings together six partner organisations from Finland, Italy, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.

EVOKE - Exchange of examples of good practice and identifying new, innovative solutions for local community development are the main ideas behind this project. The project also advocates cooperation and solidarity between states in times of economic crisis, as well as working together to combat poverty. This project involves eleven city-partners from nine countries.

The Office for International Cooperation announces that the public will be kept informed in due time of all project activities to be taking place in Herceg Novi. At the same time, it calls on all interested parties to participate in any of the planned events, which they point out will be both interesting and useful, as well as being the best way to present the town to both project partners and the wider European audience.

Source: Radiojadran.com

Lustica Bay is organizing the 1^st Aquathlon in their village on Sunday, September 15^th.

The aquathlon is multisport that consists of swimming and running, the perfect test of your summer training!

Everyone is welcome to participate or enjoy this sport manifestation while having a drink and a stroll in the village.

Registration will take place on the 15^th at noon and the start of the race is expected to be from 3 p.m. 

There will be more categories for children and for adults, please find more info at https://www.facebook.com/events/419334802030417/

Queer Montenegro and Montenegro Pride condemned the assault on a trans person in Kolasin and urged the authorities to conduct an effective and thorough investigation as soon as possible of all aspects of the attack, which, according to media reports, have elements of hate crime committed on the basis of the victim's gender identity, it is stated from these organizations.

They specifically called on the Police Directorate, OB Kolasin and the relevant prosecution to do their utmost to discover the aspects of the event.

Queer Montenegro and Montenegro Pride remind that those who commit these hate crimes are guilty of all forms of violence against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans people, but all those politicians who have been "spreading hatred and intolerance" for this community for months are also guilty.

"By their failure to do so, they contribute to outweighing the opponents of respect for our human rights and abuse them in the pursuit of their daily political interests."

They called on all citizens, representatives of the Government, political parties, institutions, civil society organizations and the media to raise their voices "on Saturday 21 September at the 7th Montenegro Pride in Podgorica" against the unprecedented oppression we are particularly exposed to by those tasked to protect human rights, the rights of all members of our society.

"On Saturday, September 21, we will proudly walk the streets of the Capital and continue to fight for the freedom of all LGBT people from all over Montenegro.  Those who are trying to intimidate us we say that we will not give up, we will not lower our heads, we will not see each other in our own four walls and that the abusers will never frighten, discourage or shake us. "

Text by Vijesti online, on August 31st, 2019, read more at Vijesti

Families that use old farmhouses for guests are far more successful in rural tourism than those who welcome them in more modern facilities. Thus, the project “Cultural Landscape”, which is being implemented in the cross-border areas of Montenegro and Albania, could significantly contribute to the preservation of the traditional architecture of the rural parts in the north.

The aim is, according to the Regional Development Agency “Bjelasica, Komovi, Prokletije” (RDA), to raise awareness of traditional folk architecture, but also to improve the appearance of individual buildings, as well as entire villages in that part of the country, through a series of concrete activities.

RDA is a partner of the project and is being implemented with colleagues from the Regional Council “Shkodra” and the Polymers Museum Berane.

"Since during many years of work in the field, we have seen people either demolish old houses and make new ones or let old ones collapse on their own. It is also our experience that the families who have put the old houses in the function of tourism are far more successful than those who welcome guests in more modern facilities in the countryside. We wanted to draw attention to the importance and diversity of old architecture,” says RDA Director Jelena Krivcevic.

 Preserve the old look of real estate: Kolasin village (Photo: RDA)

That's why last summer they hired architects from “Expedition”, who identified traditional buildings in northern Montenegro. That work showed, she says, a variety of styles depending on whether it was a village or katun, but also the peculiarities that certain ethnic groups brought to the construction.

"We also estimated that this colorful character was also of great importance. An expert study has been done, as well as recommendations for those who want to build new facilities in the countryside. These recommendations will better fit them into the setting. There are also recommendations for those who want to renovate old buildings,” says the RDA director.

Krivcevic reminds that in some areas, for which a regime of protection has been announced, there is an urban boom, that is, the construction of cottages, which are often not adaptable to the environment.

The RDA is also implementing the project “Cultural Landscaping of the Village”. Two villages have shown results in rural tourism or have plans in the area.

"Kurikuce is a village at the entrance to the NP 'Biogradska Gora' and the other is Kaludra, on the way to Mokra planina. They will make changes that do not cost a lot, and significantly contribute to the overall impression - planting flowers, arranging bridges, installing containers and fences. The project also envisages the restoration of three mills, which are also one example of our authentic folk architecture. That will be finished by November," Krivcevic said.

Jelena Krivcevic (Photo: RDA)

The RDA claims that it is encouraging that the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism has recognized rural architecture as something significant for tourism development. The rural tourism development program, as one of the measures, says Krivcevic, plans to support the preservation of traditional farmhouses and associated facilities. The RDA, she announces, will work in four municipalities over the next period and show suggestions for the layout of houses to be built in the north.

Handmade artefacts were brought out of the chests

In a dozen households in the north, interiors of old and new facilities for rural tourism were also renovated. It was an opportunity, the RDA explained, to extract a lot of original handicrafts from the chest of women from the north. The members of the association “Kreativa” from Berane helped them in arranging the interior, so the interior of the rooms intended for tourists' stay was significantly refined with a little money.

Text by Dragana Scepanovic, on September 1st, 2019, read more at Vijesti