Tivat is a city that truly cherishes coexistence and interethnic harmony - the foundations of Montenegrin society. The inhabitants of Tivat, today a modern Mediterranean city, have always seen diversity as an advantage. By doing so, they provided an example of how togetherness and mutual respect can be drivers of social harmony and overall progress," said the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, at the ceremonial session of the Tivat Municipality Assembly, which, among other things, marked November 21 - Tivat Municipality Day.
This was also a jubilee - the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Tivat in the Second World War in commemoration of November 21, 1944, when the partisan units of the Second Dalmatian Brigade and the First Bokel People's Liberation Strike Brigade entered Tivat and drove out the last remnants of German occupation troops.
Milatović emphasized that today we reverently remember the fighters of these two NOVJ units as well as "the contribution of the brave men and women of Tiv during the National Liberation War, which broke the resistance of the fascist occupier and won the freedom of this city on November 21, 1944".
"Their work left us a legacy of the timeless values of anti-fascism, on which we are still building a more prosperous and secure future for all the citizens of our country," said the president.
Addressing numerous dignitaries from the state administration, political and public life of Montenegro and Tivat, representatives of the diplomatic corps, sister municipalities and cities from abroad, state institutions, business, culture and religious communities who attended the ceremonial session of the local parliament, Mayor Željko Komnenović emphasized that the people of Tivat, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of their city, pay tribute to those who died in the fight for freedom and peace.
"From today's positions, when peace and overall stability seem like something that belongs to us, we are not able to fully see the magnitude of the sacrifice made, but we can sense all the courage and determination to live freely, honorably and proudly. If we direct our lives and our actions towards just for one of these ideals, we have done a lot," he pointed out, adding that 2024 is the year of many jubilees in Tivat - 115 years of City Music, 60 years of the Music School, 110 year of the "Arsenal" Football Club.
"All these and many other institutions and organizations are the strong threads of our local community, a tight weave of history and cultural heritage that we are proud of. And in each of them - people, individuals with enormous enthusiasm and dedication are the reason for success and longevity. such people! That's why we are obliged to approach the development strategy of Tivat in a thoughtful and responsible manner," said Komnenović, pointing out that the local administration has adopted the Strategic Development Plan of the municipality for the period up to 2029, which includes the implementation of 72 project ideas in the next five years.
Komnenović also stated that the last population census confirmed the accelerated development of Tivat, which is becoming an international community with a large number of foreign citizens living and working here. He emphasized that inadequate infrastructure is the biggest problem the city is dealing with and listed a large number of capital investments that will be implemented in the coming year, for which Tivat's budget is a record 32 million euros.
Next year, the municipality will invest 7,3 million euros in sports, culture and the work of non-governmental organizations alone, the mayor stated and underlined that Tivat has hosted several prestigious international events such as the Brdo - Brioni summit of the statesmen of the region, the ESG Adria Summit which brings together the political leaders of the region , companies, international organizations around the idea of green transition, sustainable finances and responsible business, and in September next year Tivat will be the stage of the prestigious international Ocean Race Europe sailing regatta.
"Until recently, it was unimaginable that events of this caliber would take place in one of the smallest Montenegrin municipalities, but now it is our reality. We are recognized as a city that is an example to others, and the local administration is proactive and very responsible. Tivat is run by the interests of citizens, and it is public interest greater and more significant than any private one. In all the years of my first and second mandate, we put a lot of effort and work into solving issues that are of vital importance for the people of Tiv. Sometimes the whole process seems slow, discouraging, but it is the fact that it is taking place and that on the way to the realization of our goals we are achieving smaller and larger victories. a community of individuals gathered around the fundamental values on which our rich history and cultural heritage rest. Our goal is so important that we will not give up on it," concluded Komnenovć.
The host of the ceremonial session, the president of the Municipal Council of Tivat, Miljan Marković, said that Tivat is "a city that is rapidly developing, and at the same time preserves its roots, traditions and values that shape it". The municipality of Tivat, as he emphasized, combines history and modernity in a unique way.
"We live in a time of rapid changes and challenges - from global movements and economic turbulence to technological innovations. All of this affects our everyday life. However, I am convinced that, thanks to the values of community and commitment we cultivate, we will be ready to face all challenges and let's continue to build a stable and promising Tivat. Our vision is clear - Tivat is a municipality of progress, safety and quality of life, a municipality where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and realize their potential," he said.
At the ceremonial session, the student awards that the Municipality awards to the best academics were handed out, and this year's laureates are Luka Reković, a student at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Belgrade, with an average grade of 10; Borjana Obrenović - Faculty of Law Belgrade, average grade 9,67; Petar Brinić - Faculty of Physics, University of Belgrade, Theoretical and experimental physics, average grade 9,95; and Mihaela Vujadinović - Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Graphic Engineering and Design, average grade 10.
The celebration of the Day of the Municipality of Tivat, according to tradition, began with the ceremony of laying wreaths on the monument to the fallen soldiers and handing over the flag to the detachment of the ancient Bokel marines, which, accompanied by the Tivat Music and Marching Society and majorettes, then paraded through the streets of the city.
On the waterfront of Pina, Komnenović conducted an inspection of the Bokel Navy detachment, whose members fired an honorary platoon from old flintlock rifles and then played their traditional round, in which, as usual, the leaders of the city and their dignitaries entered at the end.
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