Montenegro's Declaration of Independence Day
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This anniversary recalls Montenegro's parliamentary declaration of independence in 2006. Following a referendum, the declaration formalised the country's departure from its state union with Serbia.
How it is celebrated: public statements, historical articles and discussions revisit the declaration and the events surrounding it. The main Independence Day celebrations take place in May, on the referendum's anniversary.
The two dates tell different parts of the story: voters went to the polls on 21 May, and parliament declared independence on 3 June. Montenegro's official Independence Day is the May anniversary.