Montenegro is a country located in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. Encompassing 13,883 km2, it has a population of approximately 633,158 distributed across 25 municipalities. It shares borders with Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia, and possesses a coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Podgorica is the capital and largest city, while Cetinje is recognized as the Old Royal Capital and a significant cultural center.
In 1905, a constitution was drafted for Montenegro, following the modernization of the state.
In 1906, the Port of Bar was initially built in Montenegro.
In 1909, the deposition of Abdul Hamid II occurred, marking a change in relations after about 30 years of peace between Montenegro and the Ottoman Empire.
In 1910, Montenegro became a kingdom.
Montenegro was involved in the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913, which resulted in a common border with Serbia.
Montenegro was involved in the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913, which resulted in a common border with Serbia.
In January 1916, Montenegrins achieved a victory in the Battle of Mojkovac against Austria-Hungary, after which the Austro-Hungarians accepted military surrender on 25 January 1916.
From 1916 to October 1918 Austria-Hungary occupied Montenegro.
As of late December 2019, the newly adopted Law on Religion, which de jure transferred the ownership of church buildings and estates built before 1918 from the Serbian Orthodox Church to the Montenegrin state, sparked large protests and road blockages.
Nicholas I's rule ended in 1918.
In 1922, Montenegro formally became the Oblast of Cetinje in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
In 1929, Montenegro became a part of a larger Zeta Banate of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
In April 1941, Nazi Germany, the Kingdom of Italy, and other Axis allies attacked and occupied the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and Italian forces occupied Montenegro.
In July 1941, the Montenegrin branch of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia started preparations for an uprising planned for mid-July. According to some historians, the first armed uprising in Nazi-occupied Europe happened on 13 July 1941 in Montenegro.
During the first half of 1942, war broke out between Partisans and Chetniks in Montenegro.
In April 1943, Montenegrin Chetniks were dealt a heavy defeat in the Battle of Neretva.
During German operation Schwartz against the Partisans in June 1943, Germans disarmed many Chetniks.
Following Italy's capitulation in September 1943, Partisans managed to briefly control most of Montenegro.
On 15 November 1943, the contemporary modern state of Montenegro was founded as the Federal State of Montenegro within the Yugoslav Federation by the ZAVNOCGB.
In December 1944, Montenegro was liberated by the Partisans.
On 29 November 1945, Montenegro became a republic under the name, the People's Republic of Montenegro.
In 1950, reconstruction of the Port of Bar began after it was almost completely destroyed during World War II.
In 1952, Durmitor National Park, the Biogradska Gora National Park and the Lovćen National Park were created.
In 1963, the People's Republic of Montenegro was renamed to the Socialist Republic of Montenegro.
In 1974, the Socialist Republic of Montenegro ratified a new constitution, establishing greater autonomy.
In 1983, the Lake Skadar National Park was created.
In 1991, Montenegrin forces joined Serbian troops in attacks on Dubrovnik, Croatia, under orders from Momir Bulatovic and Pavle Bulatovic.
In February 2019, anti-corruption protests began against the government of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), which had been in power since 1991.
Milo Djukanovic had dominated Montenegrin politics since 1991.
On 27 April 1992, the SRCG was renamed to the Republic of Montenegro within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia by removing the adjective "socialist" from the republic's title.
In 1992, a referendum was held on remaining in Yugoslavia, with 96% of votes in favor of the federation with Serbia, though it was boycotted by opposition parties leading to a 66% turnout.
In 1993, The Montenegrin Orthodox Church broke off from the Serbian Orthodox church.
In 1995, Montenegrin forces joined Serbian troops in attacks on Dubrovnik, Croatia, under orders from Momir Bulatovic and Pavle Bulatovic.
In 1996, Milo Đukanović's government severed ties between Montenegro and Serbia, forming its own economic policy and adopting the German Deutsche Mark as its currency.
In 1999, targets in Montenegro were bombed by NATO forces during Operation Allied Force.
In 2002, Serbia and Montenegro reached a new agreement for continued cooperation and entered into negotiations regarding the future status of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
In 2003, the Belgrade Agreement transformed the country into a more decentralised state union named Serbia and Montenegro, also delaying any future referendum on Montenegro's independence for at least three years.
The 2003 census showed that a little more than one-fourth of the country's Albanians are Catholics (8,126).
In May 2006, a referendum on Montenegrin independence was held, with 55.5% voting for independence, narrowly surpassing the 55% threshold.
In June 2006, Montenegro declared its independence following a referendum.
On 28 June 2006, Montenegro joined the United Nations as its 192nd member state.
On 3 June 2006, the Montenegrin Parliament declared the independence of Montenegro, formally confirming the result of the referendum.
All of Montenegro's governments since 2006 have been coalitions comprising a minimum of three political parties.
In 2006, the Montenegro national football team was founded.
In 2006, the referendum was monitored by international observer missions, including OSCE/ODIHR, and around 3,000 observers in total. The IROM assessed compliance of the referendum process with international standards.
The Economist Democracy Index (EDI) ranked Montenegro as a “flawed democracy” from 2006-2015.
Since 22 October 2007, the name of the country became simply known as Montenegro.
The current Constitution of Montenegro was ratified and adopted by the Constitutional Parliament of Montenegro on 19 October 2007 and officially proclaimed on 22 October 2007.
In 2007, a codified constitution was established in Montenegro, describing it as a "civic, democratic, ecological state of social justice, based on the reign of Law".
Montenegro joined the Central European Free Trade Agreement in 2007.
In 2008, the Montenegro men's national water polo team won the gold medal at the Men's European Water Polo Championship in Málaga, Spain.
In 2019, Montenegro was described as a hybrid regime because of strongman tactics by Prime Minister Milo Đukanović (2008–2010 and 2012–2016).
In 2009, the Montenegro men's national water polo team won the gold medal at the FINA Men's Water Polo World League, held in Podgorica. The Montenegrin team PVK Primorac from Kotor also became a champion of Europe at the LEN Euroleague.
In 2009, the Prokletije National Park was created.
In January 2010, The New York Times ranked the Ulcinj South Coast region of Montenegro, including Velika Plaža, Ada Bojana, and the Hotel Mediteran of Ulcinj, among the "Top 31 Places to Go in 2010".
In 2019, Montenegro was described as a hybrid regime because of strongman tactics by Prime Minister Milo Đukanović (2008–2010 and 2012–2016).
On 12 July 2011, the Parliament of Montenegro passed the Law on the Status of the Descendants of the Petrović Njegoš Dynasty, rehabilitating the Royal House of Montenegro and recognising limited symbolic roles.
In 2012, Montenegro began the process of joining the European Union.
In 2012, a protocol recognized Islam as an official religion in Montenegro. This ensures halal foods are served at public facilities, Muslim women can wear headscarves, and Muslims can take Fridays off for Jumu'ah prayer.
In 2012, the Montenegro national handball team won the country's first Olympic medal, claiming silver at the Summer Olympics, and won the European Championship, becoming European champions.
In 2012, the Nikšić-Podgorica railway, previously a freight-only line, was opened for passenger traffic following reconstruction and electrification.
In 2019, Montenegro was described as a hybrid regime because of strongman tactics by Prime Minister Milo Đukanović (2008–2010 and 2012–2016).
Montenegro has a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association since 2012.
Montenegro has been in negotiations with the EU since 2012.
In 2015, investigative journalists named Montenegro's long-time President and Prime Minister Milo Đukanović "Person of the Year in Organized Crime".
The Economist Democracy Index (EDI) ranked Montenegro as a “flawed democracy” from 2006-2015.
In October 2016, a coup d'état was prepared by a group of persons that included leaders of the Montenegrin opposition, Serbian nationals and Russian agents for the day of the parliamentary election; the coup was prevented.
In 2019, Montenegro was described as a hybrid regime because of strongman tactics by Prime Minister Milo Đukanović (2008–2010 and 2012–2016).
Montenegro came fourth in the men's water polo in the 2016 Olympics.
In June 2017, Montenegro formally became a member of NATO, despite attempts by Russia to sabotage it. This event triggered a promise of retaliatory actions from Russia's government.
In 2017, fourteen people, including two Russian nationals and two Montenegrin opposition leaders, Andrija Mandić and Milan Knežević, were indicted for their alleged roles in the 2016 coup attempt on charges such as "preparing a conspiracy against the constitutional order and the security of Montenegro" and an "attempted terrorist act".
In April 2018, Milo Djukanovic, the leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), won Montenegro's presidential election. He had dominated Montenegrin politics since 1991.
According to Eurostat data, the Montenegrin GDP per capita stood at 48% of the EU average in 2018.
In 2018, new triangulation measurements showed that Zla Kolata in the Prokletije mountains, reaches a height of 2,534 metres (8,310 ft), is the country's highest point.
In 2018, the earlier goal of acceding to the EU by 2022 was revised to 2025.
In 2018, unemployment climbs to 36.6 per cent in the northern part of the country, compared to 3.9 per cent in the coastal region, while a quarter of the population lives below the poverty line.
In February 2019, anti-corruption protests began against Đukanović and the Prime Minister Duško Marković-led government of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), which had been in power since 1991.
As of late December 2019, the newly adopted Law on Religion, which de jure transferred the ownership of church buildings and estates built before 1918 from the Serbian Orthodox Church to the Montenegrin state, sparked large protests and road blockages.
According to the International Monetary Fund, the nominal GDP of Montenegro was $5.424 billion in 2019.
In 2019, Montenegro was described as a hybrid regime by Freedom House.
Montenegro had a 2019 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 6.41/10, ranking it 73rd globally out of 172 countries.
Demonstrations continued into March 2020 as peaceful protest walks, mostly organised by the Serbian Orthodox Church in the majority of Montenegrin municipalities, following the newly adopted Law on Religion.
In May 2020, Freedom House marked Montenegro as a hybrid regime rather than a democracy because of declining standards in governance, justice, elections, and media freedom.
In 2020, the pro-European and pro-NATO Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) narrowly lost the parliamentary election which ended the party's 30-year rule.
The Economist Democracy Index (EDI) downgraded Montenegro to a “hybrid regime” between 2016-2020
Since 15 July 2021, same-sex couples may register their relationship as a Life Partnership.
The Economist Democracy Index (EDI) ranked Montenegro to “flawed democracy in 2021.
In February 2022, the same government that was formed after the 2020 parliamentary election was voted out in the first successful vote of no-confidence in the country's history.
In April 2022, a new minority government, led by Prime Minister Dritan Abazović, brought together moderate parties that are both pro-European and pro-Serb.
In September 2022 an investigation linked six Russian diplomats with twenty eight Russian citizens holding temporary visas for Montenegro and two local citizens in a spy investigation. The diplomats were expelled.
In 2018, the earlier goal was to accede to the EU by 2022, this was then revised to 2025.
In 2022, Montenegro welcomed 2.1 million visitors who spent 12.4 million nights in the country. Most foreign visitors came from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Russia.
Montenegro was one of the host countries for the 2022 European Women's Handball Championship and came third.
In March 2023, Jakov Milatovic, a pro-western candidate of the Europe Now movement, won the presidential election run-off over incumbent Milo Djukanovic to succeed him as the incumbent president of Montenegro.
The incumbent president is Jakov Milatović who has held the position since May 2023.
In June 2023, newly elected President Milatović stated that he expects Montenegro to join the European Union by 2027 or 2028.
The Spajić Cabinet had been formed after the Parliamentary election which took place on 11 June 2023, where the Europe Now! party led by Milojko Spajić won the most seats.
An agreement signed with the EU effective July 2023 permits EU Frontex border management personnel to operate in Montenegro.
In October 2023, a new minority government with confidence and supply support from ZBCG enabled Milojko Spajić to become the new prime minister.
On 31 October 2023, Milojko Spajic of the Europe Now Movement became Montenegro's new prime minister, leading a coalition of both pro-European and pro-Serb parties.
In 2023, there is a plan to install an LNG terminal at Bar to receive gas imports.
Montenegro was ranked 75th in the Global Innovation Index in 2023.
The 2023 census reported 623,633 citizens in Montenegro. Montenegrins made up 41.1% of the population, Serbs 32.9%, Bosniaks 9.45%, Albanians 4.99%, and Russians 2.01%.
In June 2024, the Parliament of Montenegro adopted a resolution acknowledging the atrocities committed at the Jasenovac concentration camp during World War II, leading to diplomatic tensions with Croatia.
As of 2024, Montenegro remains a flawed democracy according to the Economist Democracy Index (EDI).
As of 2024, all 33 negotiation chapters with the EU had been opened, with three provisionally closed. Legislation is being passed bringing Montenegro law in line with EU membership requirements.
In 2024, Montenegro was one of 22 countries with a Global Hunger Index score of less than 5.
Montenegro was ranked 65th in the Global Innovation Index in 2024, up from 75th in 2023.
In 2018, the earlier goal of acceding to the EU by 2022 was revised to 2025.
In June 2023, newly elected President Milatović stated that he expects Montenegro to join the European Union by 2027 or 2028.
In June 2023, newly elected President Milatović stated that he expects Montenegro to join the European Union by 2027 or 2028.
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