Nationalist monument initiative revives collaboration row
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A political initiative to erect a monument to Divna Veković has ignited a controversy across Montenegro, with critics arguing that the proposal omits significant aspects of her biography, specifically her alleged collaboration with an occupier during wartime. The New Serb Democracy (NSD) is behind the initiative, which has drawn scrutiny for presenting an incomplete historical narrative.
In other domestic news, the October salaries of Members of Parliament have been disclosed, showing figures ranging from €1,707 to nearly €3,000, with President of the Parliament Andrija Mandić receiving the highest amount. The country's public debt at the end of September stood at 58.7 percent of GDP. Meanwhile, the Cetinje Forum, dedicated to the anniversary of Montenegro's independence, has opened with prominent figures attending.
Internationally, Montenegro has officially assumed the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers within the Council of Europe, a move that is expected to further boost its European alignment. Additionally, a significant robbery occurred in Podgorica where a car transporting money from 16 markets was intercepted.