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The Administrative Court has overturned the May dismissal of Omer Bajraktari as mayor of Ulcinj, ruling the move lacked legal justification. His lawyer has called for accountability, though in local politics, a court order and a seat in the mayor's office are not always the same thing. The ruling Europe Now Movement (PES) is reportedly preparing to replace the head of the Danilovgrad municipality, Aleksandar Grgurović, when his term ends this week. Mr Grgurović left the party in February; the PES appears to have decided that a municipality is better led by someone who still belongs to the party that won it. Croatian MEP Tomislav Sokol warned that the country's path to the EU should not be dictated by political shifts in Belgrade, suggesting a choice between Brussels and becoming a 'Belarus of the Mediterranean.' Prime Minister Milojko Spajić remains focused on the currency, arguing the 'Euro model' will allow the country to absorb inflation.

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The Administrative Court has annulled the Ulcinj parliament's decision to dismiss Omer Bajraktari as mayor in May 2024, citing a lack of justification and stating he was unlawfully removed for political reasons. His lawyer, Artan Kurti, asserted that accountability must follow the ruling.

Vijesti: Administrative Court Overturns Bajraktari's Dismissal

The Administrative Court has annulled the decision to dismiss Bajraktari, with his lawyer stating someone must be held accountable.

Vijesti: The Administrative Court annulled the decision to dismiss Bajraktari, his…

The Administrative Court annulled the decision of the Ulcinj parliament from late May 2024, which dismissed Bajraktari from the position of mayor of the municipality, and found that the decision did not contain reasons that would justify the dismissal. According to the ruling issued on October 5, the court accepted Bajraktari's lawsuit and ordered the Ulcinj Municipal Assembly (MA) to reimburse him for the costs of the dispute, totaling 847 euros.

The ruling Europe Now Movement (PES) is reportedly planning to replace Aleksandar Grgurović as President of the Municipality of Danilovgrad, whose term expires on December 3. Grgurović, who was elected on the PES list, left the party in February 2024.

Vijesti: PES Wants Its Own Man Instead of Grgurović?

The Party of European Socialists (PES) reportedly intends to replace Grgurović with their own candidate.

Vijesti: Would PES have its own man instead of Grgurović?

Leader of Danilovgrad Aleksandar Grgurović He does not know whether he will continue in that position after December 3, when his four-year term expires, because that position, according to the coalition agreement of the local government, belongs to the Europe Now Movement (PES), which he left almost three years ago.

Croatian MEP Tomislav Sokol warned that Montenegro's European future should not depend on political changes in Belgrade and cautioned against increasing Serbian-Russian influence, stating Montenegro must not become a "Belarus of the Mediterranean." This drew criticism from a Montenegrin politician named Bojović. Metropolitan Joanikije and Patriarch Porfirije also claimed former President Milo Đukanović proposed a separation from Belgrade.

Antena M: European Future of Montenegro Should Not Depend on Belgrade's Political Changes

A political figure named Sokol stated that Montenegro's European future should not be contingent upon political shifts in Belgrade, highlighting a potential divergence in foreign policy or integration goals.

Vijesti: Metropolitan Joanikije: Đukanović is Offering Us to Separate from Belgrade

Metropolitan Joanikije claims that Đukanović is proposing a separation from Belgrade.

Antena M: Patriarch Porfirije: Dukanović directly suggested 'Separate from Belgrade and…

Metropolitan Joanikije of Miracles stated that Patriarch Porfirije directly suggested to the Montenegrin government to separate from Belgrade and clearly state their needs.

Pobjeda: Borović: Serbia preparing arrests of former high-ranking officials

A politician named Borović claims that Serbia is preparing to arrest former high-ranking officials, stating that their "false national policy" has failed and that interventions in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina will be rectified.

Vijesti: Sokol: Montenegro must not turn into Belarus; Bojović: Sokol is the enemy of…

The influence from Serbia and Russia is getting stronger, and Montenegro must not turn into Belarus in the region, said Member of the European Parliament (EP) Tomislav Sokol.

Pobjeda: Spajić: We will more easily withstand inflationary pressures

Montenegrin Prime Minister Spajić stated that the 'Euro model' is the response to inflation and that the country will be able to handle inflationary pressures more easily.

ABNA-SE: Sokol: Increasing Serbian-Russian influence on political processes in Montenegro

Podgorica, (MINA) – The EU must not allow Montenegro to turn into “Belarus of the Mediterranean” due to increasing influence from Serbia and Russia, said Croatian MEP Tomislav Sokol.

Montenegro's imports are eight times higher than its exports, totaling 3.4 billion euros in imports against 434 million in exports. Meanwhile, housing in Bijelo Polje is increasingly unaffordable, with a 50-square-meter apartment costing over 120 average salaries.

CDM: Montenegro's Imports Eight Times Higher Than Exports

Montenegro imported goods worth 3.4 billion euros and exported only 434 million euros, with trade exchange increasing by 2.5% compared to last year. Serbia is the largest trading partner, and electricity and oil derivatives are among the key imported goods.

Antena M: Cost of Housing in Bijelo Polje: Over 120 Salaries for 50 Square Meters

The article examines the housing market in Bijelo Polje, indicating that a 50-square-meter apartment requires a financial commitment equivalent to over 120 average salaries.

A significant operation, extending from Montenegro to Western Europe, has revealed the extensive scale of cross-border criminal activities.

CDM: Major Operation Uncovers Cross-Border Crime Scale

A significant operation spanning from Montenegro to Western Europe has exposed the extent of cross-border criminal activities.

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