http://www.news-montenegro.com/ Montenegro News Channel en © 2008 NEWS-MONTENEGRO.COM. All rights reserved auto generated by ruby on rails script 30 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11207 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11207 WEF Releases a List of the Most Competitive Economies: in this year’s list of most competitive economies, which were ranked by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Montenegro progressed by 18 positions and ended up in 65th. According to WEF’s Global Competitiveness Report, Montenegro received the highest grade, 4.52, in the category of global characteristics, 3,95 for the improvement of efficiency and 3,33 for innovation factors. Economy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:24:22 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11206 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11206 IMF’s Estimates for Montenegro: Growth of the realistic GDP in Montenegro, according to the estimates of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will amount to 7,5 percent this year, while it will drop to five percent during the next year. Slowdown of Montenegrin GDP’s growth would also continue in the upcoming period, as global estimate of the IMF reads, to drop to four percent by 2013. Economy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:23:37 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11205 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11205 “BETTON MONTENEGRO” at the North: Representatives of the association “Betton Montenegro” from France have visited Municipality of Kolasin, where they met with representatives of the Municipality, local public enterprise for culture, physical culture and sports, Regional Tourist Organization and representatives of the Tourist Agency “Eco Tours.” Two sides discussed the opportunities for the tourism development of this region. Tourism Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:22:24 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11093 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11093 Despite the Global Crisis, Montenegro Airlines’ Marks Good Business Results: Montenegrin national carrier, “Montenegro Airlines” has transported more than 400,000 passengers during the last nine months, which is by one fifth more than it has been the case during the same period last year”, representative of this company, Zoran Djurisic said at a press conference yesterday. Event has also been attended by Montenegrin Minister of Tourism and Environmental Protection, Predrag Nenezic. Tourism Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:53:37 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11092 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11092 Tivat Airport Marks Excellent Results at the End of the Third Quarter: During past nine months, 4,042 airplanes landed at Tivat airport, which is by 14, 7 percent better results in comparison to the same period last year, Airport management stated yesterday. Until the end of the third quarter of this year, 515,786 passengers have been transferred through Tivat’s airport, which is by 0,59 percent lower than during the reference period in 2007. Tourism Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:51:25 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11088 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11088 “Maybach 57S” is the Ultimate Hit at Budva’s Car Fair: Podgorica’s company “Ljetopis Automotive” has brought a sample of this car from Germany, which costs Euro 600,000. This price equals the value of four two-bedroom apartments in the metropolis of Montenegrin tourism. Society Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:50:45 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11087 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11087 Luxurious Cruiser Docks at Boka Bay: This ship is 180 meters long and it can carry 30,000 tons. “Princesses’” original port is Hamilton. It displays the flag of Bermuda Islands. Before Kotor, ship docked at Monte Carlo, Sorrento, Valetta and Corfu. Its’ next destination is Dubrovnik. Tourism Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:50:04 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11016 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11016 Association of Montenegrin Banks Satisfied with the Measures Implemented by Montenegrin Central Bank: Measures implemented by the Montenegrin Central Bank (CBCG) have significantly improved the stability of the banking sector, which should focus on possible influences of the global financial crisis in the upcoming period; it has been concluded yesterday at the Montenegrin Chamber of Commerce (PKCG). Economy Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:07:26 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11015 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11015 Even Three Years After Signing of the Contract Between the Government and Microsoft, Piracy Remains a Huge Problem: After the expiration of the Contract on Strategic Partnership and end of current negotiations, government and Microsoft should sign a new contract and continue cooperation that started in September 2005, it has been announced from Microsoft at the “Infofest” which ended in Budva recently. Fight against piracy remains a priority, as Montenegro still remains among 20 countries with the highest piracy rate, with its’ 83 percent. Economy Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:06:36 +0000 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11013 http://www.news-montenegro.com/articles/view/11013 Gala reception at elite Becici’s hotel “The Queen of Montenegro” marked the opening of 11th Car Fair in Budva last night. Event is taking place at Budva’s “Jadranski sajam” fair. Those who love cars will have an opportunity to see products of more than 80 car industry brands from 18 different countries, which are presenting their production programs in Budva. Society Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:59:32 +0000