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Montenegro Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off 38th Edition with New Additions
The Film New Europe
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PODGORICA: The novelties of the 38th edition of the Montenegro Film Festival (23 – 29 August 2025) are a selection of TV series, a focus on female directors, and workshops for young filmmakers, all of them organised together with the Film Centre...
A-fact Wins International Competition for Podgorica’s Museum and Cultural Park in Montenegro
ArchDaily
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August 22, 2025
Podgorica’s New Museum and Cultural Park by a-fact architecture factory. Image © EmmeWorks Courtesy of a-fact architecture factory Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
Lotlot de Leon admires friend Nadia Montenegro’s ‘grace, dignity’ amid ‘storms’
Inquirer
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August 22, 2025
Lotlot de Leon and Nadia Montenegro. Image: Instagram/@ms.lotlotdeleon Lotlot de Leon has nothing but kind words for Nadia Montenegro amid the “storms” the latter is going through. De Leon gave a glimpse of her recent bonding moment with “the best...
a-fact architecture factory plans riverfront museum district for podgorica, montenegro
Design Boom
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August 21, 2025
a New Museum and park for Montenegro A new Museum District and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro is set to transform the city’s relationship with its riverfront. Designed by Milan- and London-based a-fact architecture factory, in...
Montenegro-United Arab Emirates agreements: Transparency concerns and environmental risks
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Velika Plaža, Ulcinj, Montenegro © biggunsband/Shutterstock Concerns are growing over agreements approved by the Montenegrin parliament to authorise investments in the country by the United Arab Emirates, in derogation transparency and...
Nadia Montenegro resigns as Robin Padilla’s political affairs officer
Philippine Asian News Today
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August 21, 2025
Actress Nadia Montenegro resigned amid marijuana allegations, asserting her decision protects her mental health and family’s welfare. Posted by ReyFort Media Actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned from her position as a political affairs officer of...
Effect of an Educational Intervention on Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Use of Modified Early Warning Score in Recognition of Critical Illness
Dove Medical Press
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August 21, 2025
Background Timely recognition of clinical deterioration among patients remains a major obstacle in the management of critical illnesses in resource-limited settings.1,2 Critical illness is defined as “a state of ill health with vital organ...
Nadia Montenegro’s kids come to her defense amid ‘crushed dignity’
Inquirer
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August 21, 2025
Nadia Montenegro. Image: Instagram/@turnkeystudios_ via @officialnadiam Nadia Montenegro’s daughters came to her defense after her name was dragged into an alleged marijuana incident inside the Senate building, which prompted her resignation....
‘I’m free’: Nadia Montenegro on life after resignation
Philstar
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August 20, 2025
August 21, 2025 | 12:00am Nadia Montenegro’s resignation as the political affairs officer of Sen. Robin Padilla amid allegations of her marijuana use in the Senate is an act of decency. It shows her respect for the institution and the public’s...
Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Adriatic Growth with a New Flagship Signing in Montenegro
Hospitality Net
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August 20, 2025
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of a flagship new-build property on Montenegro's stunning Adriatic coast: Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Tivat. This signing with ALK Group, marks a significant step in the Group's strategy...
Montenegro resigns from Padilla’s office; drug testing at Senate set
Inquirer
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August 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Former actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned from her position as political affairs officer in the office of Sen. Robin Padilla, the senator’s chief of staff announced on Monday. In her five-page resignation letter dated Aug....
Šahmanović: Montenegro expects first large private wind and solar plants to be online in 2026
Balkan Green Energy News
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August 19, 2025
Admir Šahmanović served as Minister of Mining, Oil and Gas in the government of Prime Minister Milojko Spajić. In February this year, he became the coordinator of the Ministry of Energy, and since April, he has served as Montenegro’s Minister of...
Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano defends Nadia Montenegro amid Senate marijuana allegations
Manila Standard
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August 19, 2025
Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, wife and manager of singer Gary Valenciano, has spoken out in defense of longtime friend Nadia Montenegro, who resigned as political adviser to Sen. Robin Padilla after being linked to alleged marijuana use inside the...
Gary Valenciano’s wife Angeli defends Nadia Montenegro amid alleged marijuana use
Inquirer
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August 19, 2025
Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano (left) and Nadia Montenegro. Photos: INQUIRER.net, Jessica Ann Evangelista/Facebook, Nadia Montenegro Pla Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, wife and manager of singer Gary Valenciano, is stepping in to defend her long-time...
Wild Beauty, Empty Words: Montenegro Failing on EU Environment Benchmarks
Balkan Insight
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August 19, 2025
When Montenegro enshrined the words ‘ecological state’ into its constitution in 1991, the step was hailed as a milestone for the then Yugoslav republic rich in natural beauty. More than three decades later, however, environmental activist...
Host an exchange student: Southeast Arkansas families invited to share culture and home
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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August 18, 2025
Families in Southeast Arkansas have an opportunity to welcome high school students from around the world into their homes for the upcoming school year. Melynda Robinson, a representative for International Student Exchange (ISE), said host families...
Jose (Pepe) Montenegro
The Suffolk Times - New York
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August 18, 2025
Jose (Pepe) Montenegro of Southold passed away on Aug. 5, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on Nov. 19, 1930 in Havana, Cuba to Angel and Maria Montenegro. He attended the Civil Military Institute, the Professional School of Commerce and in 1958...
Nadia Montenegro’s exit prompts questions on her credentials in Padilla’s office
Interaksyon
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August 18, 2025
Questions about actress Nadia Montenegro‘s qualifications as a staff for Sen. Robin Padilla, an actor-turned-politician, were raised following the discovery of her salary grade. On Monday, August 18, Padilla’s office said that it has received...
Senate to resume random drug tests, Montenegro quits
Manila Standard
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August 18, 2025
Senate President Francis Escudero confirmed Monday that mandatory random drug testing will soon resume in the upper chamber. The statement came in response to a request from Senate Minority Leader Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III, who earlier called for...
Nadia Montenegro resigns over marijuana use scandal
Politiko
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August 18, 2025
By Marlon Ramos Former actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned as a staff member of Sen. Robinhood Padilla a week after Politiko broke the news about a Senate employee who was suspected of using marijuana inside the upper chamber’s building. In her...