11 November 2018 - Along with numerous participants and several hundred visitors, Tivat hosted an all-day festival dedicated to autumn - "Luštica Bay Fall Colors Fair" was held on the promenade in the Marina settlement in Luštica Bay.

This festival featured an exhibition of local delicacies and products led by producers of Agroklaster Nikšić who offered organic produce and cultivation by Bulajić family, ethnological household "Dedovina" from Grahovo, Dabović winery, Miljanić's cheese products from Nikšić, and information on a one-day excursion from the Bay of Kotor to Grahovo. It is interesting that among the 20 domestic producers, there were three producers who live and work in the Bay of Kotor and who initially came from abroad.

In addition to a wide range of over 20 varieties of cheeses, Olga Ovčar from Ukraine presented her various dairy products, such as sour cream with and without spices, while the children enjoyed this product the most. Her pepper cheese was definitely the most demanded dairy product. The Morić family has presented a wide range of olive products from their olive groves with 1500 trees, as well as other products, starting from cake and pancakes all the way to almonds. Also, their brandy was an unforgettable experience for many who tried it for the first time.

Furthermore, honey and products made out of honey were offered by Radojica Radović and Vidak Tomašević, beekeepers of the company "Grbalj". Products from olive oil were taken care of by the Abazović family, while medicinal herbs could be smelt throughout the whole fair from the stand of Julka Radmanović. Variety of juices, wines and vegetables were a specialty of Bosiljka Vuksanović. Many other manufacturers offered ham, pears, pies, sweets, juices, honey products and goat's milk. "Rančevka" produced by Predrag Klakor and Jovica Peričič was the most popular brandy. Visitors also had an opportunity to buy handmade pillows and handbags which were offered by Jan March.

"We are very satisfied with the response of the visitors and the atmosphere that was present in Luštica Bay. With many guests, especially the youngest, excellent offer of domestic products, we think that this is an approach that we will definitely nurture in the future," said Slavica Milić from marketing team of Luštica Development.

11 November 2018 - Prime Minister Duško Marković said that on November 11 – marked one hundred years since the guns fell silent to end World War I. Montenegro is again divided between perceiving it as the date to honor all the victims or the date after which the name of Montenegro disappeared from world maps.

“Only one country that courageously and consistently fought on the side of the Entente Powers and suffered tremendous losses in WWI, was left without a state name and was not even mentioned in Europe for a long time. That is why in the Montenegrin memory – 11 November 1918 is a date we mark with divided feelings. The day of great historical victory of modern Europe, to which Montenegro with its 400,000 inhabitants gave 20,000 lives – is the date to honor all the victims. But, unfortunately, the date after which the name of Montenegro disappeared from the world map, the date which reminds us of the tragic injustice done to us by the Allied Powers of the Great War,” said Prime Minister Marković.

Prime Minister Marković also noted that historical facts point out that Montenegro itself did not manage to act properly during those decisive years ahead of and during WWI.

“Montenegro’s army was ruined in the two Balkan wars, sacrificed in Mojkovac for the rescue of the Serbian army in retreat, and then handed over to the Serbian command. All this facilitated the military implementation of the political idea of the Allies on the disappearance of the Montenegrin state and its dynasty,” continued Prime Minister.

Finally, Prime Minister Marković noted that Montenegro needed almost nine decades to repair the damage of state and national disaster it experienced in the end of the World War I.

Source: Cafe del Montenegro

11 November 2018 - Negotiator for Chapters 23 and 24, Marijana Laković, said she has expected the European Commission would recognize the stable progress the Montenegrin institutions have achieved on the road to the European Union. Laković emphasized the rule of law has been an area requiring continuous results, there are some challenges but Montenegrin institutions have been decisive in an attempt to use all the available resources to achieve the best results possible.

“The European Commission regularly submits the interim reports on their perception when it comes to the progress in the area of the rule of law, i.e. chapters 23 and 24. We expect that the European Commission would recognize stable progress in numerous significant aspects of the rule of law, evaluating concrete results achieved by our institutions,” emphasized Laković.

When asked whether Montenegro reached the results the European Commission requested, she said Montenegro has been completely committed to the new approach in negotiations, much more demanding compared with the previous enlargements.

“The fact clearly denoting our progress in the area of rule of law is that so far Montenegro has started talks in 31 chapters, negotiations in 3 negotiation chapters have been temporarily closed, while we expect to open the 2 remaining chapters soon. Also, we expect the European Commission to recognize the latest activities of the National Police and state prosecutor’s office in fighting organized crime, high-level corruption, money laundering, temporarily seized assets and confiscated drugs,” concluded Laković.

Laković also added that by implementing thorough reform activities in the judiciary and setting up of a modern legislative framework, Montenegro has proved its full democratic capacity to enforce the most contemporary European standards in this area.

Source: Cafe del Montenegro/Pobjeda

11 November 2018 - From 12 to 15 November, the Culture and Information Centre “Budo Tomović“ in Podgorica is organising a film event devoted to the American actress, model, and singer, Marilyn Monroe, who was famous as one of the world's most enduring iconic figures.

This film event will mark the closure of the CIC’s program dedicated to women called “Film Divas”. From 12 to 15 November, according to the official announcement, CIC will show the following films: November 12 - "The Seven Year Itch " (1955), November 13 - "The Prince and the Showgirl" (1957), November 14 - "Bus stop" (1956) and November 15 - "The Misfits" (1961). The aforementioned films will be shown at the DODEST Hall, starting at 8 pm and the entrance is free.

"Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson) was an American film actress, singer, model and entertainer. Her film career began in 1947 with small roles to attract the attention of audiences and critics in a minor role in the cult film "Everything about Eve," with Beta Davis in the lead. Three years later, she starred in the love drama "Niagara." Although her films were mostly commercial, but not critical, Monroe was one of the greatest film stars of the 1950s.

She is best known for her roles in comedies "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953), “How to Marry a Millionaire” (1953) and “The Seven Year Itch” (1955). Limited by typecasting, Monroe studied at the Actors Studio to broaden her range. Her dramatic performance in Bus Stop (1956) was hailed by critics and garnered a Golden Globe nomination. Her production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, released “The Prince and the Showgirl” (1957), for which she received a BAFTA Award nomination and won a David di Donatello award. She received a Golden Globe Award for her performance in “Some Like It Hot” (1959). Monroe's last completed film was The Misfits (1961), co-starring Clark Gable with the screenplay by her then-husband, Arthur Miller.

The Public Enterprise for National Parks of Montenegro (JPNPCG) received the International Travel Award Golden Interstas 2018 “for excellence in contributing to the harmony of human, plant and animal life, and thus the development of tourism in Montenegro” at the jubilee 25th International Tourism Fair in Solin (Split, Croatia).

National Parks- Sustainable Tourism Areas

"It is a great pleasure for us to recognize the National Parks of Montenegro as a special and significant tourism potential in the region, and to the great honor that we have received recognition as well. This award is a great incentive for us to preserve, develop and promote the values of parks through the design and development of tourist infrastructure on the principles of sustainable development. We also improve the level of service for all interested tourists and nature lovers, their better information on the contents and tourist offer as well as the more efficient promotion of rich natural and cultural-historical heritage. We will endeavor to contribute, in cooperation with the Government of Montenegro, to the key institutions, the tourism industry and the local population in the future, to the development of the potential of parks, and thus to a better standard of inhabitants living in the municipalities that gravitate our parks," said the director of JPNPCG Elvir Klica at the tourist awards.

"As a land of the Dinaric Mountain Chain, Montenegro is proud of its five natural parks, five protected areas whose values and beauties are recognized both on the national and international tourist map. From year to year, the JPNPCG promotes a tourism offer based on the principles of sustainable development, nature and active vacation. This year, we realized a record tourist visit and increased the number of visitors by over 30 percent. We expect the growth trend to continue in the future, which will also contribute to the promotion of Montenegrin parks at the Solin Fair, as well as participation at important international tourism fairs in the first quarter of next year," said Klica.

National Parks Recognized by International Travel Journalists Federations

Prestigious international award Golden Interstas for many years awarded FEST and FIJET / European and World Federation of Travel Journalists and INTERSTAS. The award was given in the context of three event 25th INTERSTAS / International Festival of Tourism, Film and Landscape, 21 ITF 'CRO / International Tourism Film Festival, and 16 of the CEA-CRO / Competition of Croatian towns and places for "International Golden Flower". The overall manifestation was held in the City of Solin from 7-9. November 2018, under the auspices of the relevant ministries of the Republic of Croatia, Split-Dalmatia Region and the town of Solin and the high patronage of the President of Croatia.

National Parks of Montenegro Balancing Ecology and Economy

"The European and World Federation of Travel Journalists awarded Public Enterprise National Parks of Montenegro for GOLDEN INTERSTAS 2018, for your systematic, professional and extremely creative work, and the constant care of this oasis of the magnificent harmony of man, plant and animal world and the development programs of you and yours professional associates to improve and enrich this and Montenegro's tourist product, both in terms of the space and offer. Your work is recognized not only by the fundamental tasks - the preservation and revitalization of national parks: Durmitor, Biogradska gora, Skadar lake, Lovcen and Prokletije, these gems of Montenegro, but also through development projects enriching the quality of tourist offer and thus controlling the growth of the number of visitors, and the better living conditions in these areas through tourism. It is estimated that this will not only promote the sustainable development of tourism which is based on the balance of ecology and economy in the line of man and nature, but also significantly contribute to the recognition of specific tourism product of Montenegro in the world. This also contributes to the overall international tourism exchange, time and a better understanding between peoples and countries, which have recognized FEST and FIJET, "according to the award citation for JPNPCG.

The Golden Interstas Award the Managing Director of JPNPCG Elvir Klica was presented by Director of Interstate Vojko Pleština and Mayor of Solin, Dalibor Ninčević.

November 11, 2018 - The European Union (EU) is ready to continue financially supporting the Western Balkan countries and Turkey in the area of leading regional initiatives in line with the EU's enlargement strategy to the Western Balkans, it was announced at the coordination meeting of the IPA Multi-beneficiary program in Brussels.

As announced by the General Secretariat of the Government, representatives of the countries of the Western Balkans, Turkey and the European Commission took part in the meeting, which was held on Thursday and Friday.

On behalf of Montenegro, the meeting was attended by the representatives of the Office for European Integration led by the Deputy Chief Negotiator - National IPA Coordinator Vucic Cetkovic. It is reported that the participants discussed the actions proposed for funding under the IPA Multi-beneficiary Program for the next year, for which the EU has committed EUR 578 million, related to initiatives in the areas of rule of law, security and migration, socio-economic development, empowering connectivity, digital agenda and good neighborly relations. "It was concluded that the engagement of additional EU funds at the regional level will result in a greater volume of investment in infrastructure, improved security and responses to organized crime and corruption, as well as improving the situation in the areas of youth education, employment, statistics, cybersecurity, cultural cooperation and the private sector," the statement said.

The European Committee will, as it is clarified, after the implementation of additional consultations, officially adopt the proposed program in the middle of next year.

 It is estimated that the proposed projects for Montenegro will be of extreme practical importance to the negotiation process and implementation of key reforms in the process of EU accession. Cetkovic said that EU financial support to reforms that are thematically common to all beneficiary countries contributes to the improvement of regional cooperation, where Montenegro has been recognized as a constructive and reliable partner of the Union and the countries of the region. "Montenegro's willingness to contribute to the implementation of approved regional projects will be a significant factor for further successful implementation of the program," said Cetkovic.

Text by MINA, on November 10th, 2018, read more at Vijesti

November 11, 2018 - As part of its regular activities in the organization of green areas in the territory of Podgorica, the company was engaged in various activities in the domain of its business. Mowing and detailed raking were carried out at the following locations: Boulevard Vojvode Stanka Radonjića, Boulevard Miloša Rašovića, Boulevard Peka Dapčevića, Boulevard P. Ćetković, and the area around the building of JU "Museums and galleries". In addition to these locations, the company was also engaged in GO Golubovci (an area in front of the building of the GO, bypass, Valjez) where works were done on mowing, raking, the removal of wild vegetation, lifting and forming treetops as well as the fine leveling of the terrain.

The Zlaticka forest team of Zelenilo d.o.o. were engaged in cutting dry and burned trees while hedges were cut in the Boulevard of Vojvoda Stanko Radonjić, the Boulevard of Miloš Rasović, the Builder of Pek Dapčević and Bulevar P. Ćetković. In the yard of the "Slobodan Sekerovic" Gymnasium, the workers of “Zelenilo” performed works on the removal of wild plants, lifting and shaping the crown of trees, and cutting dry trees, as well as mowing and raking.

In addition to the above-mentioned activities, the company was engaged in planting seasonal flowers at the following locations: Boulevard St. Petar Cetinjski, Krusevac Children's Park and Boulevard George Washington (roundabout).

Works on the excavation of pits and planting were carried out at the following locations: Historical Museum, Faculty of Medicine as well as in front of the Office for European Integration. In the campus of the University of Montenegro, the company started preparing and planting seedlings of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Works on detailed raking and cleaning of parks continued.

Text by CdM, on November 10th, 2018, read more at CdM

November 11, 2018 - The Ministry of Agriculture and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will invest approximately 13.5 million euros in the support and development of rural areas in seven municipalities in Northern Montenegro in the next six years. The idea is to keep the population in the countryside through the improvement of agriculture and infrastructure.

That life in the country in the 21st century is very difficult is known well by Mileva Matovic from Velimlja, who was very happy to hear that she will not pass through bumpy roads on her way home anymore. She believes that new asphalt brings better days for her family and locals in this region.

"These were channels that were not possible to pass by car. And one could not pick up their child when it’s raining, when it's snowing, when it's bad weather. So, it means a lot to us," says Matovic.

The meat industry in Miljanic is also looking forward to the renovation and asphalting of roads. This factory built in the anhydrous spa area feeds 50 families and repurchases virtually everything that locals produce from these areas.

"Unfortunately, the infrastructure has been poor so far. Every meter of paved roads means something, and we hope for a solution to the water supply in the future as it would be of great importance for this region," says Pero Miljanic, the owner of the meat industry Miljanic.

Through the Cluster Development Project and the Transformation of Rural Communities, which the ministries and IFAD implement in seven Montenegrin municipalities, about 13.5 million euros will be invested in the next six-year period for the improvement of agricultural production, and the development of road and water infrastructure.

"We associate smaller agriculturist manufacturers, we create better market conditions with suppliers, traders, with providers of certain services in the form of storage, transport, to the final buyer. The idea is to place the emphasis on a smaller agricultural producer in this value chain in order to make it competitive. Returning to the village and retaining the existing population is actually the essence of a project whose benefits will be valuable to everyone. 

There have been cases recently that a couple of households have returned to live here, so with the solid infrastructure, we believe that this number would increase," Miljanic said. The project plans to build about 70 kilometers of rural roads and around thirty water supply facilities.

Text by TVCG/Portal RTCG, on November 10th 2018, read more at CdM

10 November 2018 - Looking to enhance your natural beauty? On November 10 and 11 (Saturday and Sunday), Shopping Mall Delta City in Podgorica will host the Sixth Festival of Cosmetics, Care and Aesthetics called Beauty Days. This venue will be the right place for all the people who care for their physical appearance and health.

On this occasion, Delta City Mall will gather numerous manufacturers, representatives and distributors of the world's most famous brands of cosmetic and hairdressing houses. Exhibitors from the country and abroad will present their products and services to the festival visitors.

Aside from the useful recommendations by renowned dermatologists and cosmetologists, at the cosmetic booths, the visitors will be able to find all necessary skin care products. How to lose weight, maintain a youthful look of your face or enlarge your lips are just some of the topics that experts from different areas will cover during this venue.

All visitors to the festival on numerous booths can expect a lot of interesting products and information. The festival is primarily intended for a wide audience that will be able to meet the latest achievements in the area of cosmetics, care and aesthetics. A special segment of the event is directed at the expert public who will be able to learn about the implementation of these products and techniques in everyday activities and extend the current offer in the application of various types of treatments. The event provides a great opportunity to network, expand businesses and compete with top cosmetic industrialists.

Visit hairdressing and beauty booths and find out all about the news in this area. Look for tips from experts from world famous hairdressing and cosmetic brands. In addition to the tips on the hairstyle that best suits you, the colour of the hair that goes with your face, you will also find products that will provide your hair with the necessary care!

10 November 2018 - On the occasion of the conference of the European Capitals of Culture and meetings of the new edition of Unity in Diversity, the President of the Kotor Municipality Vladimir Jokić paid an official visit to Florence at the invitation of the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, last week, and attended a joint gathering of representatives of cities of Europe.

Unity in Diversity represents a platform undersigned by Mayors from over 60 countries, which collects Mayors from all over the world that are willing to listen to and talk about culture, media, democracy, arts, education, science and research for the purpose of peaceful coexistence and progress of citizens. The conference is supported by a number of high representatives, international experts and opinion makers, artists, journalists, students, Academy Award-winning actors, scientists, Nobel laureates, religious leaders, delegates and many others who are ready to discuss actions in terms of public administration and decision making, and order to build a better future.

The opening of this year's Conference was attended by Italian Minister of Culture Alberto Bonisoli, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Tibor Navracsics and the Mayors and representatives of more than 40 different cities.

During the opening of the manifestation, Italian Minister of Culture Alberto Bonisoli noted that "this conference is held in the context of the European Year of Cultural Heritage". This conference was the perfect spot for networking and exchanging the best practices of the European Capitals of Culture cities regarding the preservation of cultural heritage.

The mayor of Kotor has received a formal invitation from the Mayor of Florence because Kotor has been recognized in the world as the Capital of Culture in Montenegro. Kotor has managed to preserve its distinctiveness through a number of unique manifestations and events such as the fashianda, winter and summer carnival, Boka night, Kotor Children Theater festival, Kotor Art Festival, Refresh festival, Searock festival and many others. This city devotedly cultivates the idea that it is a city that belongs to the world's cultural heritage under the protection of UNESCO, enjoys an international reputation, brings together great artists from around the world, and attracts a wide range of audiences with its quality and diversity.

At the conference, the Mayor presented Kotor, its cultural and historical heritage, and also expressed Kotor's readiness for cooperation with other cities in the fields of culture and tourism. President Jokić met with the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, and invited him to visit Kotor in the coming year to mark the 40th anniversary of the day when Kotor was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Unity in Diversity aims to build a network that will support and implement specific projects, in particular, those focused on supporting cultural heritage protection, cities' resilience and sustainable development, to facilitate actions directly generated by the needs and ambitions of the local community.