Published in: Monitor.me International tourism authorities have repeatedly confirmed that Montenegrin katuns are not merely seasonal mountain settlements, but a “living system of knowledge, skills, customs, and the relationship between man and nature, which has shaped our landscapes, identity, and rural communities.” Finally, in this year, which is marked globally…

In the latest edition of the show “Our Heritage,” the focus was placed on one of the most precious resources of the Montenegrin north – the katuns. Jelena Krivčević, Director of the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for Bjelasica, Komovi, and Prokletije, explained in detail the significance of recent successes in…

Mount Orjen hides an invaluable treasure of folk architecture – the katuni. These seasonal mountain settlements, built exclusively of stone, wood, and rye straw, bear witness to centuries of struggle and coexistence between man and the harsh karst nature. Today, as authenticity becomes the most sought-after tourism currency, we ask:…

The Ministry of European Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Regional Development and Cooperation with NGOs, through the EU4ME project, organized a panel and workshop focused on Chapter 20 – Entrepreneurship and Industrial Policy, which Montenegro temporarily closed at the end of last…

The stories of women from our publication “Invisible Women of Montenegro” have become part of a prestigious European inflight magazine! German journalist Marc Oliver Rühle and photographer Madlen Krippendorf visited Montenegro and met six extraordinary women from villages and katuns – Danka, Rada, Gordana, Jovana, Vera, and Žizela. Their testimonies…

Evo prevoda tvog teksta na engleski jezik, sa akcentom na profesionalnu terminologiju koja se koristi u međunarodnim organizacijama poput SWG RRD i Expeditio: Within the activities promoting regional development and cross-border cooperation, we present a discussion with key stakeholders shaping the future of Balkan rural areas. The focus of this…

International Recognition for Authenticity: Katuns on the Verge of Global Protection The Director of the Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije (RDA BKP), Jelena Krivčević, appeared as a guest on TV E, where she summarized the agency’s key successes from the previous period and announced ambitious plans for…

As part of the activities aimed at the economic empowerment of Northern Montenegro, the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije is implementing a project dedicated to the “invisible women” of rural areas. The focus is on the women who are the pillars of agricultural production and rural…

As part of the initiatives to valorize the resources of Northern Montenegro, the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije presents “Mountain Bounty” – a unique concept that connects traditional cuisine with modern tourism trends. This project, recognized and awarded at the international level, focuses on collecting and…

On the occasion of October 15, the International Day of Rural Women, the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije presents the publication “Invisible Women of Montenegro.” This document, created with the support of the U.S. Embassy, aims to draw attention to the women who are key to…

The Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije has achieved a historic success on the global gastronomic scene. The publication “Mountain Bounty,” which authentically documents the culinary heritage of Northern Montenegro, has been named the winner in the gastro-tourism category at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris.…

We are proud to announce that the publication “Mountain Bounty,” after winning the title of the world’s best in Paris, has received another significant international recognition. This unique cookbook of traditional dishes from the mountain regions of Montenegro has been included in the permanent collection of the Alfred Nobel Museum…

While modern trends often focus on urban environments, in the village of Štitari near Berane, twenty-five-year-old Dalibor Ćorović is writing a different story. Continuing a family tradition of honey production spanning several decades, this young beekeeper proves that combining education with work on ancestral land can result in premium quality,…

Atlas TV station has invited director of Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije to be a guest in TV show Vlub 5. The theme of this show has been rural and regional development, and conversation touched the topic of developement opportunities of north of Montenegro. 

Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije, together with representauives of municipalities Mojkovac and Rožaje and Ministry of Economy, participated in TV show Balkan Ekspres, where the topic of discussion has been regional development.