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The house of the Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić, a symbol of culture and memory of the great writer, after a more than successful 2024, during which numerous programs were implemented, continues to promote culture in 2025, as a place of various cultural events. The successful, or the most visited, music-poetry duodrama "One Love Story, Milica and Ivo", which was performed as many as three times in the previous year, in the garden of the house of the famous Nobel laureate, will continue to be performed in 2025. It is about a wonderful and fairy-tale love story, written by our dear Vitka Vujnović, based on the texts of Ivo Andrić from the books "Jelena Žena koje nema" and "Signs by the Road", and based on his letters and reviews of life in Herceg Novi. The year 2025 will, among other things, mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Nobel laureate Ivo Andrić. So, March 13, 2025. marks the date when Ivo Andrić passed away, and then there will be a promotion of a book by Dr. Jasmine Ahmetagić, the book about Andrić "Small Big Dramas", Andrić's prose from the perspective of Jungian psychology, where the author herself and a professor of Serbian language and literature will speak about the book , Milorad Durutović, MSc. In addition to this program, numerous promotions and literary programs are expected, and therefore rich and high-quality event content in the luxurious museum will be in abundance during 2025 as well.

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Under the slogan "Herceg Novi is calling - festival, sun, sea", the caravan of the 56th Mimosa Festival is traveling to Belgrade, where on Saturday, January 18, the promotion of the most cheerful winter festival in the region will be organized. The promotion will traditionally begin with a parade of majorettes, City Music Herceg Novi and Maskar members from Pionirski Park to MTS Dvorana at 5 p.m., after which the musical "Cvjetaj mimozo mala" by screenwriter Viktorija Samardžić will be performed for the first time in front of the Belgrade audience at 7 p.m. in MTS Dvorana. The program of the 56th Mimosa Festival will also be presented in Zlatibor, on January 19, where a parade will also be held. The organizers of the 56th Mimosa Festival are the Municipality of Herceg Novi, the Tourist Organization of Herceg Novi and the Public Institution of Culture Herceg Fest.

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The National Tourist Organization of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro), together with local tourist organizations, successfully presented the tourist offer of Montenegro at the prestigious "Travel Expo" fair, which was held in Oslo from January 10 to 12. The fair brought together over 150 exhibitors from all continents, while more than 7,000 visitors were recorded during its three days. The organizer of the fair performance was the tourist organization of Herceg Novi, and the Montenegrin stand attracted a lot of attention from both potential tourists and professionals from the tourism sector, which confirms the huge interest in the diverse tourist offer of our country. Visitors to the fair were interested in Montenegro, and one of the visitors to the stand said; "I am very excited to be at the stand of Montenegro, a country that has many natural beauties and a fascinating culture. I also heard the experiences of my friends, who say that every moment spent there is unforgettable. I can't wait to experience it in person and look forward to learning more about everything this destination has to offer”. NTO CG and LTO Herceg Novi achieved a remarkable result by participating in the business B2B workshop "Travel Match", which gathered 170 exhibitors and more than 200 representatives of the media, travel agencies and tour operators from all over the world. Representatives of Montenegro held over 40 meetings, which established significant contacts for future cooperation on the Scandinavian market. "During the meeting, we saw how interesting Montenegro is as a destination for our clients. We are already considering the possibilities of including this destination in our offer, because we believe that our clients will be delighted," said the representative of tour operator NyeReiselivsavisen, Magnus Oren. According to representatives of local tourism organizations, Norway represents an important market for Montenegro, so participation in the TravelExpo fair is an important part of the communication strategy with that market. "In addition to the fair performance, we supplemented this year's visit to Oslo by participating in the B2B workshop that preceded the fair and where we made valuable contacts for further continuous activity on the Scandinavian market. It is very important to establish the continuity of promotional activities that will result in greater demand in the long term and in the future contribute to considering the introduction of a greater number of flights from the Scandinavian market", said Dalibor Vuković in front of the organizer of the fair performance, LTO Herceg Novi. The strategic partner of NTO Montenegro - hotel group Budvanska Riviera, local tourist organizations of Tivat and Podgorica, hotel Avala and travel agencies Montenegro Adventure and Pellegrino Travel also took part in the fair.

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"Herceg Novi is calling - festival, sun, sea" is the slogan under which the 56th Mimosa Festival will be held in Herceg Novi from February 14 to March 2. The funniest and one of the most popular tourist and entertainment events in the region will bring more than 50 folk, cultural, gastronomic, children's and sports programs during 15 winter days, and herald the beginning of spring with good entertainment. The official opening is scheduled for Friday, February 14, when the beginning of the Festival will be marked by a traditional procession of majorettes, City Music, Local Music Đenović, trombonists and members of "Maškare" from Škver to Igalo, where a concert by two giants of the regional scene will be held - Ana Bekuta and Hanka Paldum. Saturday, February 15, brings one of the traditionally most visited events, the Mimosa Harvest - a festival of mimosa, fish and wine along the Riviera, while in the evening a large masquerade ball will be held at the Igalo Institute where the audience will dance to the hits of Indira Levak (ex Colonia) . All those who do not go to the masked ball can expect an open-air concert in Garavi Sokak, in Igalo. The next day, February 16, will be marked by an attractive picigino competition on "Rafaelo" beach, with a performance by the Toć Ensemble, while in the evening, Marko Louis will hold a concert on the plateau in Igalo. The next weekend brings the same rhythm with plenty of events, with the 8th International Carnival on Saturday, February 22. Numerous carnival groups will parade from Tito's villa park to the plateau in Igalo, where there will be an open-air masquerade ball and a concert by a group whose songs are sung with love throughout the region - Hari Mata Hari. A novelty in the program is Bokeška street - the first competition in preparing pashto shuta on Škver on Wednesday, February 19, with musical performances by local performers. On the same day, in the morning hours, the Wine Salon will be opened in the Hotel Lazure. The second weekend will be rounded off by the youngest, with a children's masquerade ball on Sunday, February 23 at the Igalo Institute. The third, final weekend will begin with the Red Apple concert on the plateau in Igalo on Friday, February 28. The main culprit for all the bad things done to Herceg Novi in ​​2024 will be tried on Saturday, March 1, and after the trial, the great party continues with a concert by the unsurpassed artist Gibonni on the plateau in Igalo. Sunday, March 2nd will be marked by another traditional boccia skill, which is playing brischula and treseta. This time too, the most attractive karic race - Karotrc, which is scheduled for March 7, will not be missing. In addition to all of the above, the 56th Mimosa Festival will also offer a traditional, three-day Flower Exhibition, a Fish Dinner, performances by the Zvezdara Theater and the Duško Radović Little Theater, literary evenings and exhibitions, a traditional Cultural and Artistic Society Sloga concert and the regular Belgrade Days in the evening, as well as a whole series of sports program. The organizers of the 56th Mimosa Festival are the Municipality of Herceg Novi, the Tourist Organization of Herceg Novi and the Public Institution of Culture Herceg Fest, with the support of numerous sponsors and friends of the festival. Complete program soon on www.praznikmimoze.me, Facebook and Instagram pages of Praznik Mimosa and event organizers.

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Portonovi marina, a symbol of quality and top service on the Adriatic coast, will soon be able to accommodate luxury passenger ships up to 140 meters in length and with a capacity of up to 200 passengers. This significant novelty will additionally position Herceg Novi as a prestigious destination on the tourist map. "Portonovi is an indispensable part of the local community and at the resort we continuously strive to contribute to the development, improvement and promotion of the offer of both the resort and Herceg Novi. The decision of the competent board that Portonovi (Gat 1) can meet the requirements as a commercial marina intended for passenger traffic is a confirmation of our commitment to make this one of the most prestigious and desirable destinations to visit. Expanding the offer of our Portonovi marina opens numerous opportunities, both for tourism and for establishing new business relationships, development, but also promotion of ideas, as well as valorization of this area. I believe that in 2025, with this great news, as well as numerous other activities of Portonovi resort, we will successfully continue to position Herceg Novi on the world map and attract more guests to this part of Boka," said Rashad Aliyev, executive director of Portonovi. In the coming period, Portonovi marina will work on harmonizing with the ISPS international code of safety standards, which will further improve its status as a top destination. "We are pleased with the continuous development of Portonovi and the multi-year cooperation that we have. Portonovi marina has been attracting a lot of attention since its opening, and the new possibility of accepting luxury passenger ships allows guests of Herceg Novi and Portonovi to arrive more easily. Passengers of these high-class sea hotels will be able to enjoy both the facilities of the resort and the exploration of the natural beauties of Vrbanj and Orjen, visit the old town of Herceg Novi, the island of Mamula, the Blue Cave and other numerous attractions. For the municipality itself, this is of great importance in the future, not only in positioning it as a destination, but it will also have multiple economic effects," said Stevan Katić, president of Herceg Novi municipality. "Portonovi marina has 238 berths and until now could accommodate yachts and superyachts up to 120 meters. The year behind us has been very successful and we have recorded high occupancy throughout the year, and growth trends are expected in the next year as well, with the big change we are introducing by introducing the reception of luxury ships up to 140 m in length. Portonovi marina is the venue for regional and international regattas, and from 2022 it holds the "5 Gold Anchor" accreditation, which ranks it among the world's best marinas. We are particularly proud of the great recognition that Portonovi Marina received earlier this year, when it won the award for the best international marina in 2024, which The Yacht Harbor Association (TYHA) awards to marinas that meet the highest professional, operational and environmental standards, in terms of infrastructure and services they provide to users", reminded Novica Radojičić, manager of Portonovi marina. The expansion of Portonovi Marina's offer is another confirmation of Portonovi commitment to providing a superior experience to its guests, as well as a contribution to the improvement of the local community and the promotion of Herceg Novi on the global tourist scene. Find more information about Portonovi marina on the Portonovi website.

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To all of our dear guests, citizens, and business partners we wish you a Merry Christmas!

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More than 20,000 overjoyed visitors, including numerous guests from the region, stepped into the year 2025 in Herceg Novi in ​​the fantastic atmosphere of the concerts of young rapper Mihailo Veruović Voyage and one of the biggest regional stars, Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović. Herceg Novi has set a new record when it comes to an organized outdoor reception. The New Year's program on the plateau in Igalo was opened by DJ Čupko and local musician - Vitez Ðurović, who warmed up the atmosphere, and from 10 p.m. the Voyage concert followed, which delighted everyone present, bringing the atmosphere to a fever pitch, which started the real New Year's Happening . Voyage is proud to point out that it is a frequent guest in Herceg Novi, where it had a number of successful performances this summer as well. "I am satisfied with the organization. I can say that I have been in the machine and preparing for days. I perform every day, and this concert is special for me because I am performing with Ceca", said Voyage. This year was particularly successful for the young rapper, but as he says, the most listened to duet with Ceca is "Muškarčina", which they sang live for the first time in front of an audience in Herceg Novi. "The song with Ceca became the most listened to song of the year." It happened completely spontaneously and Ceca turned out to be a great jack because she without a doubt entered and believed in this project. And that is especially commendable for her status because she is the biggest star," points out Voyage, who wished the audience good health and love in the New Year, and shared with those present that he will share the first moments of 2025 with his family. The audience eagerly awaited and greeted the arrival of the biggest regional star, Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović, on stage with thunderous applause. Already with the first bars of one of her biggest hits "Belgrade" an extraordinary and unrepeatable New Year's Eve in Herceg Novi was announced. "There were people from all over the region, but the most important thing is that the atmosphere was fantastic. I feel at home in Montenegro, it's nothing new that Montenegrins love me, that love is mutual", said Ceca after the concert. She reflected on new projects this year, and mostly on the duet with Voyage. "We were both so happy to be able to perform our song." The nice words he addressed to me as a human being, they really don't have price," Ceca pointed out, and in the New Year she also announced a new album. The President of the Municipality of Herceg Novi, Stevan Katic, joined in the congratulations for the New Year, who pointed out that last night's program had a record attendance on the Igalo plateau. "I would like to express my great satisfaction because tonight a record was broken when it comes to Herceg Novi, that is, an open air reception." According to some estimates, more than 20,000 people are here, a large number of guests from the region, which means that we did a good job. This time we decided that the performers would be interesting to the audience of all generations, we succeeded in that, and the time served us so that many guests of the city with whom I had the opportunity to talk confirmed that they enjoyed their stay in our city", said Katic. He wished his fellow citizens and guests success, health and happiness, shared moments with his family and that they always return to Herceg Novi. The rich program of the New Year's celebration was made possible by the Municipality of Herceg Novi, the Public Institution of Culture Herceg Fest and the Tourist Organization of Herceg Novi.  

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Tourism organisation of Herceg Novi wishes you a Happy New Dear and a Merry Christmas

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Children's New Year was celebrated in Herceg Novi, on the plateau in front of the Municipality building, with the biggest children's party of the year, with lots of smiles, games and songs, hanging out with Santa Claus and great fun that lasted almost the whole day. The little ones enjoyed a concert by Leontina and Tijana Dapčević accompanied by members of the Herzegovinian Children's Choir "Cvrkutići" with conductor Lidija Ivanović, and in the afternoon there was a New Year's show and an attractive performance by animators with lighting effects. It seems that every part of the plateau was filled with joy and fun with face painting, making decorations, decorating the Christmas tree, bazaar, playing with mascots, and the attractive arrival of Santa Claus, who came down from the Municipality building and gave sweets to the delighted children, caused a special delight. The little majorettes of City Music and the majorettes of the "Lili" club signaled with their performances that it was time for the program to begin, the audience then sang with the young soloists and enjoyed the concert with "Santa's Sleigh", "Jingle Bells" and many other old and new children's hits . The secretary for culture and education, Ana Zambelić Pištalo, is satisfied with the program and the response of children and parents. "And from this place, we are once again sending a message that Herceg Novi is a city tailored to children. The response is good, the weather is kind to us this year and I believe that everyone is satisfied", said Zambelić Pištalo. It's always wonderful in Herceg Novi, said Tijana Dačević and added that "regardless of whether we sing for big or small, it's always a spectacle for us." Concerts for children and socializing with them are Leontina's project that has been going on for many years, said Dapčević. "Leontina and I have been working together for years, we have two more members, namely Ivana Negativ and Zoe Kida." Every now and then we have programs for children, at concerts we interact with them, and this is of vital importance for every child because each of them needs to listen to quality children's music, suitable for their "ears". There are a couple of us who are really trying, from the bottom of our hearts, to leave some original music like we had, for example from uncle Dragan Laković, Minja Subota, so that they also have something from us", said Dapčević for RTHN. Leontina pointed out that she is especially happy when she can sing with children from Herceg Novi, "The Choir "Cvrkutići" is my revelation. I am delighted with how this little choir has developed and is growing. Their soloists often come to the "Minja Subota" festival, of which I am the editor, and win prizes. It's really nice that a town by the sea has such a singing group like your little ones," Leontina told RTHN. The afternoon hours brought a continuation of socializing with the theatrical performance "Jumbus in the office of Santa Claus" and the great "Adventure animators" with light effects. Children's New Year is, now traditionally, a way for Herceg Novi to wish the youngest ones a singing, healthy, successful, full of love and happiness for the coming year. The organizers of this year's celebration are the Secretariat for Culture and Education of the Municipality of Herceg Novi and the Public Institution of Culture Herceg Fest. Photo: Vuk Ilić

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The following tourist offices will be open during the holidays: 2nd.,6th. and 8th. January - Square of Nikole Đurkovića, Igalo – Baron and Meljine. Working hours: 08am-14.30pm We encourage all to register and to fulfill their legal obligations.

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In anticipation of the New Year's and Christmas holidays, residents of the "Igalo" Day Center, "Mladost" Children's Home, "Zrak sunca" NGO, "Sunčev zrak" NGO, "Nova šansa" NGO and students of the special classes of the "Ilija Kišić" Elementary School yesterday visited by representatives of the Herceg Novi Tourist Organization. In the company of them and in the desire to brighten up their gift-giving time, 110 residents received gift vouchers worth fifty euros each. We wanted to make children and people with disabilities happy, wish them a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year and send our best wishes. The Herceg Novi tourist organization was pleased to participate in the campaign to donate funds to the Children's Home "Mladost" for the purchase of school supplies, as well as in the humanitarian campaign "Naše ruke daruju" organized by the NGO Volunteer Center Herceg Novi.

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For the third year in a row, the Herceg Novi Tourist Organization organized an award competition called "Shopwindows tell a holiday tale" with the aim of encouraging the local economy to contribute to the creation of a more beautiful holiday image of the city with its creativity and imagination. Twelve businesses applied for this year's competition. The competition included two categories: catering establishments and shop windows and glass surfaces of all other businesses. The evaluation criteria were: the overall design of the surface, the use of traditional holiday elements, the use of different materials for decoration, creativity, innovation and the general impression of the holiday spirit. A three-member jury consisting of Anita Šimić - MA in painting, as well as the winners of last year's competition, Mrs. Rajka Đokanović and Mrs. Aleksandra Vujisić, made decisions on the most beautiful shopwindows. In the category of the most beautifully decorated shop windows: First place - Joka's kitchen - 500 euros Second place - Mirta's flower shop - 300 euros Third place - Playground Klara - 150 euros In the hospitality category, the prize went to Apart Hotel MS Katunjanin - 300 euros and a set of photos by professional photographer Miloš Samardžić. This year, according to the jury's decision, the Tourist Organization of Herceg Novi also awarded a special prize in the value of 100 euros, which went to the Shop of Monastery Products - Topla. In addition to the awards according to the criteria of the jury, the audience award was also awarded. The best-rated photograph of the shop window with 542 votes from the audience, which had the most likes on the TOHN FB page, was awarded a monetary amount of 200 euros. The prize was won by Mirta Florist. Today, TOHN representatives visited all registered candidates in the company of Santa Claus and presented them with awards, certificates of appreciation and New Year's gifts. The city's tourism organization congratulates the award winners and thanks all the participants of this year's competition for their efforts, creativity and participation in the action.

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