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Montenegro’s long-ruling pro-Western president, Milo Đukanović, said he expected Montenegrins to vote for a “European future” as he cast his ballot on Sunday in the country’s parliamentary election, while leader of the pro-European opposition coalition “Peace is our Nation,” Aleksa Bečić, said his faction would offer voters economic, political and social “peace” as he cast...

Montenegro’s state debt is doubling, leaving the country desperate for a bailout, as it builds one of the world’s most expensive highways. With a price tag of over $1 billion, the project has left the tiny Balkan country at the mercy of its loaner China. As Redmond Shannon explains, the situation could have far-reaching consequences.

Opposition lawmakers have again released tear gas in Kosovo’s Parliament as they try to pressure the government into renouncing deals with Serbia and Montenegro and force new elections.

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that COVID-19 is spreading at a “worrying” pace in some parts of the northern hemisphere, just months before the winter influenza season begins. WHO technical lead for COVID-19, Maria Van Kerkhove, said they are seeing an increase in hospitalizations in intensive care units in several places including...

Montenegro’s parliament adopted a contested religious rights law on Friday amid a chaotic session that saw all pro-Serbian opposition lawmakers detained.

Kosovo’s opposition used tear gas to disrupt Wednesday’s parliament vote on a border demarcation deal with Montenegro.

A brawl erupted inside Serbia’s parliament on Friday when opposition lawmakers held up banners criticizing a “lack of response” from the Serbian government towards protests underway in neighbouring Montenegro. Protests have broken out in the country after it’s parliament adopted a contested religious rights law opposed by supporters of the Serbian Orthodox church.

Unity was on the ballot in Finland, Bulgaria and Montenegro tonight, as all three countries hold elections. David Akin walks us through what’s at stake as the election results roll in.

In an interview with Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson on Thursday, President Donald Trump appeared to question America’s obligation, under NATO, to defend Montenegro against attack.

A holiday weekend filled with warning, as a heat wave takes over Western Canada, raising the risks from a wicked wildfire season. Plus, the anger in Alberta as residents and doctors protest the province’s plans to drop COVID-19 restrictions, while a potential fourth wave looms. Meanwhile, Canadian companies get creative in offering perks to keep...

U.S. President Donald Trump muscled himself to the front of the world stage in Brussels on Thursday, firmly pushing aside the leader of soon-to-be member Montenegro at a NATO summit. Footage showing the leaders caught Trump pushing his way past Prime Minister Dusko Markovic, then confidently adjusting his suit as he emerged in the front...

Security remains tight at the U.S. embassy in Montenegro after an unknown man threw an explosive device at the building.