To advance in their European integration path, Western Balkan candidate countries must ensure media freedom and pluralism. For Montenegro and North Macedonia, this means moving beyond formal commitments and proving through concrete actions that democratic reforms are more than words on paper
Montenegro: public service hostage to cronyism
Montenegro: strengthening transnational relations through territorial cooperation
Southern Adriatic: innovate, connect, and grow sustainably
Montenegro-United Arab Emirates agreements: Transparency concerns and environmental risks
EU enlargement: enhancing support while countering scepticism
Former Yugoslavia and Palestine, between solidarity and divisions
Durmitor Park, Colorado of Europe
Durmitor National Park is located in the northwestern part of Montenegro, bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina. Opened in 1952, it includes the massif of the same name. In 1977 the area and the long gorge of the Tara river, which winds through the park, were designated as a UNESCO biological reserve, while in 1980 the park was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Ajvar. A photo-recipe
In the Balkans it is a must. Ajvar is a sauce made of peppers. Many countries claim its origin, and many are the recipes. Here's one, based upon our journey in the Leskovac region of Southern Serbia. Photos by Ivo Danchev
