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Slovenia stands with young people for peace: the international musical ‘Peace Child’ combines art and diplomacy
Government of Slovenia
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August 12, 2025
SLOVENIA, August 12 - From 13 to 23 August, 200 artists from 19 different countries – including Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Pakistan, Ukraine, Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Palestine,...
Serbia sends aid to Montenegro in extinguishing fires
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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August 11, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Ivica Dačić announced today that our country will send international humanitarian aid to Montenegro in extinguishing fires at the Đurkovići-Rogami location, near Podgorica.
Two murdered in European wildfires
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Two men died and thousands were evacuated as wildfires swept through southern Europe on Tuesday amid a severe heatwave. Heat alerts were issued in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Balkans, with temperatures forecasted to exceed...
Governor Katie Hobbs Blasts House Republicans for Plans to Gut Bipartisan, Negotiated Budget
Governor of Arizona
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June 21, 2025
Phoenix, AZ – This morning, the Governor’s Office met with House Republicans. During the meeting, House Republicans outlined their plans to unilaterally introduce a partisan and unserious “continuation budget” that guts pay raises for state...
Annual report of the European Commission on the rule of law: Slovenia achieves significant progress
Government of Slovenia
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July 8, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 8 - Slovenia will continue to actively build an open, democratic and inclusive legal order based on respect for the rule of law, human rights and the independence of institutions, and will remain committed to the fundamental values...
Montenegrin MPs sign Declaration committing them to enhanced co-operation with youth
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 12, 2025
Montenegrin MPs have committed to establishing regular dialogue with youth and youth-focused organizations across the country in order to support youth as actors in building a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful society. They also aim to ensure...
Ambassador Richard Holtzapple assumes duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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August 14, 2025
SARAJEVO, 14 August 2025 - Ambassador Richard (Rick) Holtzapple, a career diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, assumed his duties as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 14 August 2025. Ambassador Holtzapple served as...
OSCE Mission to Montenegro's support for youth entrepreneurship
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 30, 2025
On 24 June, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro partnered with the Union of Young Entrepreneurs of Montenegro to host a local networking event that connected aspiring young entrepreneurs with municipality representatives from Podgorica. The event...
The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 2, 2025
Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security concludes visit to North Macedonia and Montenegro
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 13, 2025
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security, Santeri Leinonen, concluded a visit to North Macedonia on 10 and 11 June, and to Montenegro from 11 to 13 June. Throughout the visit, Leinonen met with...
Montenegrin Police Directorate and Police Academy exchange good practices on strengthening responses to violence against women and girls with their counterparts in Spain
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 15, 2025
From 5 to 9 May, representatives of the Montenegrin Police Directorate and the Police Academy Danilovgrad participated in a study visit to Spain, organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, in close cooperation with the Embassy of Spain. The...
Statements from Montenegro do not add to stability in region
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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June 12, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses deep concern regarding the statements coming from Montenegro, in the context of support for the independence of the so-called Kosovo and active lobbying for Priština's membership in international...
At Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, Minister Fajon warns of detained civilians, including journalists
Government of Slovenia
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June 11, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 11 - A complete and unconditional ceasefire is now more urgent than ever. It is equally essential to find those responsible for crimes committed: "The Russian leadership must be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against...
OSCE-supported conference in Montenegro tackles challenges of transnational drug crime
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 5, 2025
Transnational organized crime, specifically drug trafficking, remains a critical, shared threat that transcends national borders. It can only be effectively countered through co-ordinated, joint action grounded in international collaboration,...
OSCE Mission to Montenegro facilitates discussion on establishing national press safety mechanism
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 5, 2025
Recognizing the urgency to proactively protect journalists, Montenegrin stakeholders are working toward establishing a national press safety mechanism. In support of this effort, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro assists Montenegro in crafting a...
Governor Ivey Salutes Alabama Exporters Driving Growth with Trade Excellence Awards
Office of Alabama Governor
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May 7, 2025
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the State Capitol. The awards honor...
Mondelēz International Joins the 100+ Accelerator to Help Advance More Sustainable Innovation at Scale
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 2, 2025
100+ Accelerator was created to rapidly pilot and scale solutions. Mondelēz International’s addition reinforces movement among world’s largest brands to collaborate on more sustainable innovation at scale. CHICAGO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Montenegrin State Election Commission begins livestreaming its sessions with OSCE support
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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April 17, 2025
On 17 April, the State Election Commission of Montenegro (SEC) held its first livestreamed session using video equipment provided by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. By introducing livestreamed sessions, SEC has addressed a recommendation from the...
Joint Statement by President Marcos Perestrello and Mike Turner on the 30th Anniversary of the Dayton Accords and Preserving Peace & Security in the Western Balkans
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
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May 26, 2025
26 May 2025 Over the course of the 2025 NATO PA Spring Session in Dayton, Ohio, we have commemorated the legacy of the Dayton Peace Accords, signed 30 years ago to bring an end to one of the most devastating conflicts on European soil since the...
Mondelēz International Joins the 100+ Accelerator to Help Advance More Sustainable Innovation at Scale
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 30, 2025
100+ Accelerator was created to rapidly pilot and scale solutions. Mondelēz International’s addition reinforces movement among world’s largest brands to collaborate on more sustainable innovation at scale. CHICAGO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...