1. Montenegrin independence recognised under international treaties.

2. Milo Djukanovic defeats pro-Milosevic candidate in Montenegrin presidential election.

3. Milo Djukanovic becomes Montenegrin prime minister.

4. Montenegrin leadership becomes increasingly independence-minded.

5. May - Prominent journalist and critic of Montenegrin government, Dusko Jovanovic, is shot dead.

6. January - Serbian and Montenegrin parliaments approve constitutional charter for Union of Serbia and Montengro.

7. Serbian and Montenegrin parliaments approve constitutional charter for Union of Serbia and Montengro.

8. The smile comprehended Montenegro's troubled history and sympathized with the brave struggles of the Montenegrin people.

9. In a packed room at Podgorica's City Stadium yesterday[http:///Montenegrin.html], the Montenegrin Mourinho put on a bravura performance.

10. October - Parties allied with pro-independence Milo Djukanovic win Montenegrin general elections.