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An independence referendum was held in Montenegro on 21 May 2006. [1] It was approved by 55.5% of voters, narrowly passing the 55% threshold. By 23 May preliminary referendum results were recognized by all five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, suggesting widespread international recognition if Montenegro were to become formally independent.
In the end Montenegro was internationally recognized as an independent state, its territory was effectively doubled by the addition of 4,900 square kilometres (1,900 sq mi), the port of Bar and all the waters of Montenegro were closed to warships of all nations; and the administration of the maritime and sanitary police on the coast was placed ...
In 2006, Montenegro held an independence referendum. 55% voted in favor of independence, but this was only a narrow victory for independence. Montenegro officially declared independence in June 2006, causing Serbia to become independent, ending the last federal union of the former Yugoslavia dating back to 1918. [7]
After falling under Ottoman Empire rule, Montenegro gained semi-autonomy in 1696 under the rule of the House of Petrović-Njegoš, first as a theocracy and later as a secular principality. Montenegro's independence was recognised by the Great Powers at the Congress of Berlin in 1878. In 1910, the country became a kingdom.
Because of 3 Serbian votes and 1 of Montenegro Mesić does not become president. [68] 19 May: Referendum held for independence in Croatia. With 86% of all Croatian voters turning out, 94.17% vote in favor of independence. [67] 25 June: Croatia makes a constitutional decision about independence. 25 June: Slovenia declares independence. 26 June
Independence restored after Indonesian occupation. Initial declaration of independence in 1975. June 3, 2006 Serbia and Montenegro Montenegro: Independence restored after Yugoslav union. Initial establishment in 1516: June 3, 2006 Serbia and Montenegro Serbia: Independence restored after Yugoslav union. Initial establishment in 780: June 14, 2007
Milatovic replaced Montenegro's long-ruling pro-Western leader Milo Djukanovic following an election in April. While in power, Djukanovic led Montenegro to independence from Serbia and defied ...
Turnout at the 1992 Montenegrin sovereignty referendum by each municipality of Montenegro. The 1992 Montenegrin sovereignty referendum was the first referendum regarding Montenegrin sovereignty, held on 1 March 1992 in SR Montenegro, a constituent republic of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.