Out of €47,000, i.e., the amount that will be allocated from the municipal budget to boost agriculture in Kolasin, most of the funds, around 29,000, are committed to supporting the quality improvement of raw milk and processing in the home farm and the procurement of photovoltaic systems in “katuni”, or mountain areas.

The rest of the money will be spent on supporting hunting organizations, the development of beekeeping, the purchase of mowers, the promotion of leafy cheese production and the formation of the association of “Moracka rakija”.

"The problem with unstable quality is recognized as one of the major problems in the placement of milk and dairy products on the market. Milk quality will be promoted through activities that will lead to a decrease in the number of microorganisms and somatic cells. The goals are to increase milk production, improve the quality of raw milk and improve the quality of dairy products," reads the program of stimulating measures.

This document estimates that poor street infrastructure is characteristic for many mountainous areas in the territory of the municipality. Such a state harms the development of both mountainous and rural areas and in a good part contributes to the depopulation of the rural population. The local administration plans to improve the living conditions and quality of life, as well as the loss of cattle-breeding through the procurement of photovoltaic systems, that is, the provision of electricity in the streets. In the program of stimulating measures, it is planned that, through the formation of producer associations, local “Moracka rakija” is promoted as an already recognized traditional product of the region. They try to get a label of geographic protection of “Moracka rakija”.

For the purchase of mowers for the farmers, the municipal support of about 7,000 is planned, while for the promotion, an increase of the number of producers and the volume of production of Kolasin leafy cheese, 6,500 euros will be allocated.

Text by Dragana Scepanovic, on April 27th, 2019, read more at Vijesti

Through an action by the “Rotary club” in Bar, a long-time neglected terrain for “bocanje” (similar to bowling) owned by the Pensioners’ Association Bar has been renovated.

After the successful completion of all the works and the purchase of “bocce”, the “Rotary Club” Bar handed the field to the use of the Pensioners’ Association on behalf of which its president, Iso Matezic, thanked everyone involved for this beautiful gesture, pointing out that this is "of great importance for the recreation of pensioners and other interested citizens of Bar".

On the same occasion, pensioners and Rotarians agreed that with the help of the citizens of Budva and Tivat who practice “bocanje”, they would organize a "School of bocanje" that will contribute to the popularize this beautiful sport.

The “Rotary club” Bar has announced that they have noticed that the terrain for “bocanje” owned by the Pensioners’ Association Bar is collapsing and that as such it “makes the city unappealing," therefore with the approval of the Pensioners' Association's management they decided to renovate it and restore its functionality.

"With the help of the Utility Company DOO, the terrain and its surroundings were cleaned of garbage and rubbish, internal grouting was carried out with thick boards that were later coated with rubber, and the terrain was filled with a larger amount of sand of the appropriate granulation, after which a manual roller flattened the terrain. The fence was painted, and the hedge along the terrain trimmed, and after the procurement of appropriate bocce, the terrain was ready to give to the retirees. “Rotary Club” Bar will, within its capabilities, realize similar projects in the future, and will work to contribute to the community continuously," it the club said.

Text by Radomir Petric, on April 27th, 2019, read more at Vijesti

28 April 2019 - One of the most famous places in Herceg Novi to have a good time, People’s Beach Bar, will officially start the 2019 season with an unforgettable party for Labour Day.

Following good practice, People’s Beach Bar will organize an event aimed at socializing with a tasty barbecue and excellent music. Of course, the organizers have ensured that all guests will have a great time and invited an influential disc jockey and the creator of "The Funk" known to the world as beat juggling, DJ Steve D. The party will officially start at 11 am.

"On May 1, Labour Day, for the first time, we are organizing an event with a barbecue and music. All those who want to enjoy a great party and a cool crowd along with the sounds of the amazing DJ Steve D can join us on May 1 at 11 am," says the invitation by the People’s Beach Bar located at the Beach of Milašinovići.

People’s Beach Bar is a place that sets new standards of how a beach bar should look. During the summer season, it hosts non-stop parties seven days a week, perfect for those who like to mingle and dance with a drink in their hand. The music varies so there is something for everyone. People’s organises parties with a variety of themes, so all party lovers can find an event they prefer at this great location.

The Labour Day Party marks the beginning of 2019 season for People’s Beach Bar, and the gorgeous beach, fantastic landscape and high-quality service is an invitation for all visitors to come back and enjoy a great time at the bar soon.

April 27, 2019 - The opening ceremony of XVIII KotorArt Don Branko's Days of Music, titled 'The Art of Remembrance', is traditionally held on 13 July, on the Statehood Day, in front of the Cathedral of St. Tripun, starting at 22h. This year's program celebrates 40 years since the earthquake and the status of UNESCO. 

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At the Jetty in AD Port of Adria, the cruise ship "Artania" of the German company "Phoenix Reisen", anchored which brought 1,051 passengers and 526 crew members on a one-day trip to Bar.

This is also the first cruiser that Port of Adria welcomed this season.

The guests from the cruise ship were welcomed by the folklore ensemble "Rumija", with “priganice”, cheese, honey, “rakija” and local wine, prepared by the Tourism organization (TO) Bar and PoA.

At the promenade near "Zero kilometer" there was the info-desk of TO Bar, where tourists could get information, city maps and advertising material on the municipality of Bar. At the stands, members of the NGO "Cluster of Tourism and Creative Industry Bar" offered guests traditional souvenirs and handicrafts from Bar.

"I'm delighted that Bar is a cruising destination also this year, and the arrival of this ship, which is in Bar for the first time this year, with about 1,600 passengers and crew members, is a sign that this season will be a success. We are still a new destination; therefore we must work on a cruising strategy to develop a unique product, impression and experience, as well as on the diversification of the products to obtain new and retain existing cruising companies," said the Director of Tourist organization Bar Emil Kukalj.

Tanja Novovic, the coordinator for PR and cruising activities at PoA, said that this company owned in majority by the Turkish GPH would host this year, besides the German, tourists from the British company "Marella Cruises", Spanish company “Pullmantur” and French company "CroisiEurope".

"By the end of the season, we in PoA expect another 16 cruisers, with about 23,000 passengers. We continue with the same intensity to promote Bar, raise the standards of the service so that we can accommodate both smaller ships and those belonging to new generations with several thousand passengers like the "Norwegian star " which we hosted two years ago," Novovic said.

Text by Radomir Petric, on April 26th 2019, read more at Vijesti

Within the media literacy campaign "Let's choose what to watch", with the support of UNICEF and the Montenegrin Electronic Media Agency, TVCG will broadcast the first episode of the new TV Journal for children and young people in Montenegro on Saturday, 27^th April at 7:10 pm in the internationally-known format of Wadada News for Kids, as announced by UNICEF.

Wadada News Montenegro is, as stated, a short TV Journal that is arranged by young reporters of media literacy campaign "Let's choose what to watch" with the experts from TVCG Children's redaction.

It will be broadcasted on the First TVCG Channel every Saturday at 7.10 pm and will also be replayed on the same channel every Saturday at 1.25 p.m.

As highlighted by UNICEF, the main novelty of Wadada News Montenegro is the participation of young people in producing news for them, as well as being the only media program of that kind offered in the local language for children and young people in Montenegro.

"Researching media literacy campaigns has shown that every other child in our country wants to participate in the production of children's media programs and we're happy that the Public Service responded first to this information by launching the Wadada News Montenegro Youth Journal," said the editor of Children's redaction in TVCG Milena Janjusevic.

Wadada News Montenegro is part of the international network Wadada News for Kids, which was established by the Dutch nonprofit organization Free Press Unlimited, in cooperation with media in various countries around the globe.

TVCG's Children's redaction launches this Journal after the Wadada News for Kids training, which is part of the media literacy campaign "Let's choose what to watch," with support from UNICEF and Montenegro's Agency for Electronic Media, organized in February of the current year.

The Montenegrin edition of Wadada News, as added by UNICEF, will be available within the international video library used by all the countries members of this network. This means that news that what young people produce in Montenegro can be translated and broadcasted in other countries, just as TVCG will download interesting news from other countries, translate and broadcast them.

"Experiences from other countries show that the Wadada Youth Journal is one of the most popular family shows, i.e., not only watched by children and young people, but also parents and other members of the family, as it is an information program that deals with topics that are included in the Journal for adults, but handles them in a way that is easier for children and young people to understand and it is more interesting to follow," says UNICEF.

Within the media literacy campaign UNICEF and AEM, "Let's choose what to watch", the Wadada News for Kids training organization and support for the Public Service to launch such a Journal for children and young people are based on the results of the first nationally representative research on children, parents and the media in Montenegro.

The study, according to UNICEF, among other things, showed that less than one-third of parents (29 percent) and children (27 percent) believe that Montenegrin TV channels have enough programs adapted to different children's ages, as well as content that children find interesting, useful, inspirational and educational.

Also, as added in the statement, research has shown that most parents (59%) believe that it is important for their child to watch TV content that includes children of the same age as their own. Children also show interest in seeing TV content in which children of their age are participating in, and every other child wants to participate in TV production and every parent supports this idea.

The media literacy campaign "Let's choose what to watch" was initiated by the Montenegrin Agency for Electronic Media and UNICEF with the aim of encouraging the development of media literacy for children and parents, as well as strengthening the media capacity to deliver quality media contents with children and young people and to report on an ethically correct manner on all issues of the children’s rights in Montenegro.

Text by Vijesti online, on April 26th 2019. read more at Vijesti

25 April 2019 - At an area of 2850 ha, 108 wineries in Montenegro produce around 17 million liters of wine annually, of which 5.7 million liters are exported. For years, wines have been one of the major agricultural products exported, whereas a share of wine in the total export of agricultural products accounts for 25.8%.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, ever since the 2007 Wine Law was adopted and trade arrangements with the EU were done, the situation has significantly improved because the Montenegrin winegrowers recognized business opportunities.

“There is an increased interest of the newly-registered wineries, i.e. in 2007, we had four wineries and now we have 108 of them. Also, the production of wine in smaller wineries has increased even though general statistics do not recognize it due to ‘Plantaže’ being the market leader,” explained Marija Krstić, the chief officer of the Department for plant production and inspection control within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Along with ‘Plantaže’ that produces over 40 kinds of wines and four types of grape brandies made of 28 wine grape varieties, small-scale wineries, such as winery ‘Kopitović’, annually produces 10,000 bottles thus creating the history of wine-making in Montenegro.

‘Plantaže’ has been holding the leading position in wine production, i.e. it produces around 22 million kilos of wine grapes and grapes for fresh production and has sales of over 16 million bottled products in more than 40 countries worldwide.

So far, wines of ‘Plantaže’ have won over 800 awards and recognition at the international level, and they are selling in all continents (except Africa). Even 60% of the annual production is exported into various countries, and we take into account the tourism season and the so-called ‘silent export’, it is estimated that foreigners consume 80% of the annual production.

Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s markets are their biggest export markets, and countries that follow are China, Kosovo, USA and Croatia.