On November 18, 2022, the Marines of Detachment Podgorica hosted members of the U.S. Embassy and the community for the 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The event included the traditional raising of the colors, cake-cutting ceremony, and reading from the scroll. The Guest of Honor, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke, gave remarks honoring the fallen. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 21 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: Marine Corps, Podgorica, USpartnerMNE
Two female soccer coaches and former professional soccer players from the United States, Maren Hendershot McCrary and Christina Murillo Sanchez, visited Montenegro on October 17-21, 2022, as part of the State Department funded program “Empowering Women and Girls to Become Leaders through Sports,” which was facilitated in partnership with the local Montenegrin soccer club “Breznica.” …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 22 October, 2022 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Empowering Women, Female Soccer, Sports Envoy Program
Ambassador Reinke hosted guests from all over Montenegro for a Hollywood-themed U.S. Independence Day celebration at her residence on June 30, 2022. In her remarks, the Ambassador highlighted that freedom, among other shared values, including a strong belief in democracy, binds our two countries together. Now and always, the United States is proud to stand …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 1 July, 2022 | Topics: Events, News
During his remarks at the Digital Forensic Center’s presentation on its research into the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s influence in Montenegro on June 22, 2022, Chargé d’affaires Chris Karber emphasized that countries which share a common vision of an open, secure & prosperous future must work together to respond to the challenges posed by …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 22 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events, News
As part of U.S. support for building capacity within Montenegro’s criminal justice system, the Embassy’s Rule of Law Program supported the Center for Training in the Judiciary and State Prosecution in convening a practice-based training on war crimes in Bar July 16-17, 2022. The workshop brought together regional and international experts to share lessons learned …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 17 June, 2022 | Topics: Events, News
Notice Type: Solicitation Number: PR10581665 Issued: February 28, 2022 Deadline for submission: 12:00h local time (CET) on March 11, 2022 The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica intends to establish a purchase order for event organization services to support its INL section in organizing an event …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 28 February, 2022 | Topics: Events, News
Ambassador Judy Reinke visited the Old Royal Capital Cetinje, where she met Mayor Aleksandar Kascelan, Head of the Basic State Prosecution Dusko Milanovic, and judicial and other officials. The visit was organized to commemorate the U.S. Embassy’s security equipment donations to the Cetinje Basic State Prosecution, Cetinje Courts, and the local administration. The donations, provided …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) conducted from June 21 to June 24 visits to three ports (Bar, Adria and Kotor) to analyze security procedures and vulnerabilities and to recommend policy and procedure adjustments to ensure compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code. Since 2015, the USCG has trained and provided capacity building …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 24 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke, together with the Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Erik Larson, joined the President of the Basic Court in Podgorica, Zeljka Jovovic, for a tour of the court’s newly renovated large courtroom on January 29, 2021. Through the U.S. Embassy’s Rule of Law Program, approximately $280,000 was …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Rising Reinke, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM), officially presided over the graduation of students from Nikšić from their two-year Access Microscholarship Program on January 21, 2021. The graduation ceremony was organized virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Access Microscholarship Program is a two-year, intensive, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 21 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USscholarshipMNE
Ambassador Judy Reinke presented an equipment donation on October 8, 2020 to the Montenegrin Police Directorate and its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Prevention of Terrorism Financing Department. The U.S. Embassy, through its International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), donated hardware and software required to establish a secure data network within the AML Department, enabling …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, in cooperation with the National Police Directorate, the OSCE, and the British Embassy, convened a working group on August 14, 2020 to share best practices on the collection and analysis of digital evidence in criminal investigations. The National Police Directorate’s High-Tech Crime Group and Forensic Center participated in the working group, which will continue to meet to evaluate technology …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 18 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News
The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica organized a Montenegro Airlines flight on the morning of April 9, 2020 to transport 26 U.S. citizens and residents to London, for onward flights home to the United States. The flight stopped in Sarajevo on the way, picking up an additional 22 U.S. citizens and residents. Nationals of Canada, Hungary, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Rising Reinke, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM) president Dragana Radoman, Mayor of Cetinje Aleksandar Kašćelan, and Ministry of Education representative Marash Dukaj officially launched the English Access Program in Cetinje on March 9, 2020. This is the fifth Access Program in Montenegro, building upon the …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 9 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE, USscholarshipMNE
By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 21 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, News, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
Ambassador Judy Reinke joined Labor and Social Welfare Minster Kemal Purisic and Interior Minister Mevludin Nuhodzic to visit a newly opened shelter for human trafficking victims in Danilovgrad on February 19, 2020. https://twitter.com/USAmbMNE/status/1230151138764304385 Ambassador Reinke praised the opening of this shelter for survivors of human trafficking as a positive step forward that will provide support …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 19 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
The U.S. Embassy is supporting ten trainings for government integrity managers to improve Montenegro’s ability to fight corruption and other forms of serious crime through the use of administrative law and actions. At the opening of the training series on February 10, 2019, Senior Justice Advisor Erik Larson said “In a country where almost 90% …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
Ambassador Judy Reinke hosted alumni of the State Department’s premier professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program, on February 5, 2019. Montenegrin leaders from spheres ranging from government to civil society and the media gathered to celebrate the enduring friendship between the United States and Montenegro. Our exchange program alumni are the embodiment of …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: #USalumniMNE
Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke traveled to Pljevlja December 6 – 7, 2019. She met with Mayor Igor Golubović, and discussed areas of cooperation between the U.S. and the Pljevlja Municipality.. Thank you to Mayor Golubović and the community of #Pljevlja for hosting me and for supporting our @ACPljevlja , a great community resource! Insightful discussion on current …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 9 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
Ambassador Judy Reinke met with five Montenegrin educators on December 2, 2019 who had recently returned from an exchange program in the United States to learn first-hand about U.S. federal, state, and local government efforts to promote media literacy for students. Through meetings with interlocutors in Washington, Los Angeles, and Chicago they explored current trends …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 2 December, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
Chargé d’Affaires Judy Kuo delivered opening remarks at a conference marking the conclusion of an Embassy-supported project designed to improve media literacy in Montenegro held on November 19, 2019. The project was carried out by MINA News Agency and NGO Juventas and sought to advance media literacy, critical thinking, and to improve the journalistic standards …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 19 November, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback visited Montenegro November 15-16, 2019 to meet with religious leaders, including the Jewish community, the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Montenegrin Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, and the Islamic Community. In addition to Montenegro, Ambassador Brownback is visiting Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, and the Netherlands, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro
Ambassador Judy Reinke opened the renovated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Children’s Hospital in Podgorica on November 15, 2019. As part of a joint project with the Montenegrin Government, the United States made contributions valued at over $275,000 dollars to upgrades to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This project is one of four health-related …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
Ambassador Judy Reinke joined Minister of Defense Predrag Boskovic October 23, 2019 for the signing of an agreement finalizing the sale of 67 state of the art joint light tactical vehicles, which are manufactured by U.S. company Oshkosh. The acquisition is a positive step forward in NATO ally Montenegro’s ongoing efforts to modernize its Armed …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 23 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
Ambassador Reinke spoke at the Atlantic Council of Montenegro’s Digital Forensic Center 365 Conference October 22 in Podgorica. In her remarks, the Ambassador discussed U.S. government efforts to combat and build resilience against entities that endeavor to undermine democracies through the spread of disinformation and malign influence. Very pleased to join the Atlantic Council of …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 22 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
Shelly Oria, the author of New York 1, Tel Aviv, which earned nominations for a Lambda Literary Award and the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction, was a special guest of the 5th International Podgorica Bookfair that took place October 1-5. In a conversation with Montenegrin author Dragana Krsenkovic Brkovic, who translated her story “Beep” in …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
PRIME MINISTER MARKOVIC: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to express my great pleasure over having this opportunity today to host the Secretary of State Mr. Pompeo. This is a historic visit of a secretary of state of the United States to our country. After the visit of Vice President Pence, this is another …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: PompeoINMNE, USpartnerMNE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson October 4, 2019 Strengthening Our Alliance with Montenegro Fact Sheet “During 13 years of independence, Montenegro has made important progress in its integration into the Euro-Atlantic community. Your historic admission to NATO in 2017 has further strengthened a strong partnership between our two countries and I warmly …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Events, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: PompeoINMNE, USpartnerMNE
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Italy, The Holy See, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Greece from October 1 to 6. The Secretary will attend the U.S.-Holy See Symposium on Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations, where he will deliver keynote remarks. He will have a private audience with His Holiness Pope Francis, and meet …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 26 September, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USguest2MNE, USpartnerMNE
Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke met with Montenegrin female leaders from the Women’s Political Network September 24. Members of the network, who are representatives of various political parties in Montenegro, spoke with the Ambassador about encouraging greater female participation in government in order to ensure that Montenegro has a truly participatory, representative democracy. Wonderful to meet …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Judy Rising Reinke, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM) officially presided over the graduation of participants in a two-year Access Microscholarship Program in Rožaje on September 10. The Access Microscholarship Program is a two-year, intensive, afterschool English-language learning program for outstanding students sponsored by the U.S. Department …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 10 September, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: #USalumniMNE, USscholarshipMNE
Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke hosted a reception on September 9 to welcome newly arrived Public Affairs Officer Nicole Gallagher. Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Palmer, who was on a three-day visit to Montenegro, also attended the reception. As a sign of the U.S. enduring commitment to the Western Balkans, the State Department recently named Palmer …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 10 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
Public Affairs Officer Nicole Gallagher lead a discussion at the 2019 Regional Euro Atlantic Camp about U.S. policy towards the Western Balkans on September 6 in Žabljak. The Embassy is proud to be a supporter of this camp, which gathers over 70 students from over a dozen European countries, the majority of whom are from …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
Thank you to all of our friends and partners for attending our celebration of the 243rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The theme for this year’s event was American Road Trip. At the beginning of the celebration ceremony, Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke welcomed the guests. Predsjedniče Đukanoviću, dame i gospodo, Dobro veče i …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
Congratulations to Montenegro, our friend, partner, and ally, on the second anniversary of your membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). NATO is the most successful alliance of all time. Over the past 70 years, NATO has helped to create the most secure, stable, and prosperous period in its members’ history. From deterring the …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
U.S. Embassy Podgorica is facilitating the participation of Montenegrin information and communications technology (ICT) companies Amplitudo, The Badger, Uhura solutions, Marleq, and SUPER hub in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2019 in The Hague, June 3-5. GES is one of the major global ICT business events, hosted by the United States and the Netherlands, with …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
The Embassy of the United States to Montenegro, in cooperation with the Center for Training of the Judiciary and State Prosecution, organized a conference on the use of administrative law in the fight against organized crime and corruption on May 7-8 in Petrovac. This is one in a series of events focused on combining efforts …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
Ambassador Reinke celebrated the 10th anniversary of the American Corner on April 24 in Pljevlja with Mayor Djacic and local partners. The Ambassador thanked the community for its long-standing support of the American Corner and encouraged the continued use of the Corner’s resources. American Corner Pljevlja, one of three in Montenegro, opened its doors …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 25 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica
U.S. Embassy Podgorica is excited to bring the musical band Wings of Dixie to Montenegro! Wings of Dixie, which is part of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, a U.S. is an 8-member ensemble that epitomizes Americana with every performance. The band’s repertoire covers the full spectrum of American music, including jazz, Dixieland, the …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USguest2MNE
U.S. Embassy Podgorica hosted the 2019 EducationUSA Southeastern Europe Recruiting Tour in Podgorica on April 8, 2019. Despite rainy weather, more than 400 Montenegrin high school and university students came to the fair to meet with representatives from 14 U.S. universities. Through their discussions, students learned about undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities at a wide range …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 9 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: EduUSFairMNE
U.S. Embassy Podgorica hosted American Film Showcase Envoy Nacole S. the week of March 12 to raise awareness about human trafficking. Nacole’s daughter, J.S., was a successful student that became a victim of sex trafficking at the age of 15. After recovering her daughter, Nacole became a passionate advocate for the victims of sex trafficking …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USguest2MNE
We are excited to announce another exciting opportunity for Montenegrin startups. The Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the U.S. Department of State will be running a regional startup training in Skopje, North Macedonia, May 13-16. This training is a part of the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) program. Citizens of the …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 13 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: GIST
On Thursday, March 7, Secretary of State Pompeo will host the Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the U.S. Department of State to honor 10 extraordinary women from around the world. First Lady of the United States Melania Trump will deliver special remarks at the ceremony. Now in its 13th year, the Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 6 March, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: IVLP, IWOC, WomenOfCourage
More than 65 English language teachers from 17 different countries in the Balkans, the Baltics and the Central Europe gathered earlier this month at the international English language teacher training program “Get Real! Bringing 21st Century Literacies to Life” in Budva, Montenegro. The program offered four days of intensive training with U.S. language experts, including …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 30 January, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: ELTAM
Chargé d’Affaires Judy Kuo participated in today’s kickoff meeting for the U.S. funded project “Improving Provision of Services and Awareness to Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Balkans: Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Kosovo”. This project builds on regional and national mechanisms to promote collaboration and identification of individuals who may be victims of trafficking in …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE
Elementary School “Bozidar Vukovic Podgoricanin” hosted a celebratory event on September 21 to mark the completion of the community mural project “Painting the Way to Tolerance and Inclusion.” The project was funded by the Department of State and supported by U.S. Embassy Podgorica. At the event, school principal Ljubinka Nedic and U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Jeff Adler …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USpartnerMNE, USscholarshipMNE
U.S. Embassy Charge D’ Affaires Gordon Duguid, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM), officially closed a two-year Access Microscholarship Program in Podgorica, Montenegro, on August 29. The Access Microscholarship Program is a two-year, intensive, afterschool English-language learning program for talented students sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Twenty-five 14-16 years …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 7 September, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: Access, USscholarshipMNE
The U.S. Naval Ship Carson City arrived in Bar for its first official visit to Montenegro on Sunday, July 29. USNS Carson City is a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel currently serving with Military Sealift Command. “This is the first time we’ve made a port call on Montenegro, so I’m sure this visit will be one …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 29 July, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: WeAreNATO
Thank you to all of our friends and partners for attending our celebration of the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The theme for this year’s event was Viva Las Vegas! We owe special thanks to the student choir from Musical School Vasa Pavic for performing Montenegro’s national anthem. In addition, the Embassy thanks …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: 4th July, Independence Day
Fifty students and teachers from Podgorica and Rozaje who participate in the State Department-funded English Language Access Program came together at Ivanova korita for their joint summer camp June 20-25! U.S. Embassy Podgorica Chargé d’Affaires Judy Kuo welcomed the students and started the conversation about exploration of culture, diversity, and tolerance, an …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 25 June, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events
U.S. Embassy Podgorica hosted an entrepreneurship expert Dr. Sharon Freeman the week of June 4 as a part of its continuing efforts to support Montenegrin entrepreneurs. Dr. Freeman is an entrepreneur and business owner. She established her first company in Hong Kong and subsequently established and operated another five companies there. Her consulting …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Business, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: USguest2MNE
On Saturday June 9, National Police and U.S. Embassy security forces conducted a joint exercise on the Embassy’s compound to strengthen interoperability between allies and support the development of Montenegro’s domestic security capabilities. The exercise, dubbed Gvozdeni Orao or Iron Eagle, was the first ever of its kind in Montenegro. Special police operators from PJP …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 9 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: RSO, USpartnerMNE
The international sports organization 10 Million Discs organized an ultimate at Elementary School Sutjeska in Podgorica on June 2. The event, which gathered students from different parts of Montenegro, is a culmination of a project supported by the U.S. Embassy Podgorica, Montenegro’s Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Sports. The goal of the program …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: Frisbee, Sport
EducationUSA Advising Center Podgorica, in cooperation with the Embassy of the United States of America in Podgorica, hosts a U.S. College Fair as part of the EducationUSA Southeastern Europe Recruiting Tour on Monday, April 16, 2018, 17h-20h, at Hotel Hilton, Podgorica. The fair will be open to both high school students interested in undergraduate studies …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 21 March, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: Education Fair
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann Uyehara, together with the Regional English Language Officer Jen MacArthur and English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM) President Dragana Radoman officially launched international English language teacher training program “Cross-Border Classroom Connections” on January 10 in Budva. The program covers 40 hours of training for approximately 75 current English language …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: English Language
On November 20, 2017, the U.S. Embassy’s INL Rule of Law Program organized a conference titled “Use of Montenegrin Criminal Law to Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism.” H.E. Ambassador Uyehara and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Zoran Pazin gave opening remarks, stressing the importance of commitment in the fight against all forms of terrorism. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: INL, Rule of Law
On the second day of her October 26-27 visit to northern Montenegro, Ambassador Uyehara spoke at the closing event of an U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission-funded project about preventing youth radicalization in three northern municipalities implemented by ForumMNE. #USpartnerMNE Today we are in #Berane , discussing tolerance & cooperation with youth from …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: Berane, NGO
The United States Embassy in Podgorica, INL Rule of Law Program, in Cooperation with the Supreme State Prosecution Office organized a Workshop on Public Relations in State Prosecution. The aim of this workshop is to discuss best practices and possibilities to further enhance the increasing transparency of State Prosecution. U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 30 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: INL, Rule of Law
Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara hosted a Fashion Show for Women’s Empowerment at her residence, together with Australian Ambassador Julia Feeney. The show featured the works of Open Centre Bona Fide from Pljevlja and NGO Niti from Bijelo Polje. Amb. Uyehara opens doors of her residence 2 a fashion show 4 #women 's empowerment together with Australian …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 26 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: Women's Empowerment
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann Uyehara, together with the English Language Teachers’ Association of Montenegro (ELTAM), officially closed a two-year Access Microscholarship Program in Nikšić, Montenegro, on September 15. The Access Microscholarship Program is a two-year, intensive, afterschool English-language learning program for talented students sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News
September 11, 2017 On this day, we remember the 2,997 victims of the 9/11 attacks – Americans and citizens from more than 90 other countries – and we stand resolute in partnership with Montenegro, NATO, and our allies around the world in the fight against terrorism.
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann Uyehara visited the Center for Training in Judiciary and State Prosecution (CTJP) in Podgorica on September 11, 2017. The visit featured several donations provided by the Embassy through the INL Justice Program. CTJP is one of the Embassy’s most important partners in the rule of law reform efforts in Montenegro.
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
Second Lady Karen Pence started the day with the Vice President and participated in a meet-and-greet with U.S. embassy employees and their families. Then, the Second Lady and Vice President took photos with the United State Marines Detachment Unit. The Second Lady continued her day to the Martinovic Honey Farm in Dubovik Village. There, Mrs. Pence joined …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 4 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence, Vice President Visit
WASHINGTON, DC – Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to Tallinn, Estonia; Tbilisi, Georgia; and Podgorica, Montenegro July 29-August 2, 2017. In Podgorica, Montenegro, Mrs. Pence will tour a honey farm where she will learn about a local family’s beekeeping business. Following the visit, Mrs. Pence will participate in a cultural tour of Lake Skadar, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence, Vice President Visit
Yesterday we celebrated our Independence Day a little early. Thank you to all of our friends and partners for coming to the reception organized in honor of the 4th of July. This year celebration’s theme was bringing Hawaiian flair to Montenegro. Petra Radulovic, a talented young musician from Kotor, performed the Montenegrin National Anthem. The …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 23 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: 4th July, Independence Day
Fifty students from Niksic and Podgorica who participate in the Access English language program came together at Ivanova korita for their joint summer camp! Deputy Chief of Mission B. Bix Aliu welcomed the students to the camp and shared with them what the American Dream means to him. The Access Microscholarship Program is a two-year, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, English Language Learning, Events, News | Tags: Access Program, English Language, Ivanova korita
On June 19, 2017 Ambassador Uyehara attended the opening ceremony of a course at the Montenegrin National Police Academy, presented by the U.S. Department of Justice, ICITAP program in cooperation with the Milwaukee Police Department. This “Training for Trainers: Patrol Operations” course will develop 12 experienced Montenegrin police officers into instructors who can teach U.S police …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 19 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: ICITAP, Rule of Law
On June 1, U.S. Ambassador Margaret Anne Uyehara hosted an Iftar dinner for more than 80 people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds in celebration of the Islamic holy month Ramadan at the Madressa (Islamic high School) in Tuzi. The Ambassador stressed that the message of love, peace and forgiveness taught by both Jesus and Mohammed, can serve as a unifying …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: Iftar, Podgorica, Tuzi
On 30 May, Ambassador Margaret Uyehara took part in the opening ceremony of the Trilateral Police Cooperation Center (PCC) in Plav. At the opening of the joint PCC, Ambassador Uyehara praised the commitment of the police from the three states to cooperate in “achieving safe and effective border control techniques and fostering cross border information …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Montenegro, U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: EXBS, Plav
We like to say that the Access Program is more than an English learning program. Last night we certainly lived up to that statement. Ambassador Uyehara welcomed a group of Access Program Podgorica students and teachers to her residence. She talked to the students about one of the most prominent aspects of the U.S. culture …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Art & Culture, Education, Events, News | Tags: Asian History Month, CMR
Imam Dr Talal Eid is a well-known Muslim scholar, theologian, activist, and lecturer on Islam and Muslims, and on Christian, Jewish, and Muslim relations in North America and around the globe. Last week he was our guest and he traveled around Montenegro, north to south, and shared his knowledge on the blessings of diversity. Imam …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 24 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
House Intelligence Committee Chairman, and member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Devin Nunes visited Montenegro April 18 – 20, 2017. Congressman Nunes met with the Deputy Prime Minister for Political System, Internal and Foreign Policy Zoran Pazin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Srdjan Darmanovic, Defense Minister Predrag Boskovic and Parliament Speaker Ivan Brajovic. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: Podgorica
Admiral Michelle Howard, Commander of the NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples, visited Montenegro on April 10-11. Admiral Howard met with Montenegro’s Defense Minister Predrag Boskovic and Chief of Defense Lieutenant General Ljubisa Jokic to discuss Montenegro’s progress towards becoming a full-fledged member of the Alliance. During the visit, Admiral Howard also held a …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: NATO, US Navy
EducationUSA Advising Center Podgorica, in cooperation with the Embassy of the United States of America in Podgorica, hosted a U.S. College Fair as part of the EducationUSA Southeastern Europe Recruiting Tour on April 7,2 017. Ambassador Margaret Ann Uyehara visited the event and encouraged Montenegrin students to find out about various opportunities and benefits of …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | Tags: College, Podgorica, US College Fair
In honor of Women’s History Month and this year’s topic Be Bold for Change, Ambassador Uyehara hosted a group of distinguished female leaders to discuss women’s underutilized development potential in Montenegro’s economy and what steps can be taken to empower women to become entrepreneurs. The women explored the roles Government, the American Chamber of Commerce and …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, Embassy, Events, Gender Issues, News | Tags: Podgorica, Women's History Month
On March 29, 2017, U.S. Embassy Podgorica’s ICITAP Police Assistance Program presented a “Symposium on Leadership and Ethics” for Montenegro’s twenty highest ranking police administrators. During this symposium, ICITAP’s Advisors shared their experience and knowledge of contemporary police leadership skills, ethical principles in organizational development and working with the community to solve complex crime problems. …
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By U.S. Embassy in Podgorica | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Government Offices, News, U.S. & Montenegro | Tags: ICITAP, Podgorica, Rule of Law