Montenegrin government faces no-confidence vote over church deal

06-08-2022

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Montenegrin government faces no-confidence vote over church deal

Several political parties in Montenegro initiated a parliamentary no-confidence vote on the government after it signed a disputed ‘fundamental agreement’ regulating the country’s ties with the Serbian Orthodox Church on Wednesday.

A Montenegrin barber in the city of Podgorica. photo AFP, Savo Prevelic

In Montenegro, working on Sundays might be discriminating

The Montenegrin Ministry of Economic Development announced on Thursday that traders registered as entrepreneurs and small shops with up to nine employees are allowed to work on Sundays.

International Orthodox centre recognises Macedonian Church

After decades of dispute, the Constantinople Patriarchate recognised the Church of Northern Macedonia. However, it only recognises 'Ohrid' as the name of the Church to prevent further disputes.

Serbian Patriarch Porfiry. Photo AFP, Andrej Isakovic

Russian Patriarch speaks with Serbian colleague on friendly terms

The Serbian Patriarch Porfiry has expressed solid support for the Russian Patriarch Kirill.

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