Miodrag Perović
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Miodrag "Miško" Perović, PhD
(born in Belgrade
) is a Montenegrin intellectual, journalist, media publisher, university professor, political activist, and businessman.
Most notable for starting various media outlets in Montenegro during the 1990s and 2000s such as FM radio station Antena M
, weekly newsmagazine Monitor (1990), daily newspaper Vijesti
(1997), and television station TV Vijesti
(2008), Perović is an influential figure in public life in Montenegro as a political opinion maker. His influence and prominence is also exerted through his family - his sister Milka Ljumović is a well known Montenegrin banker and the founder of Crnogorska komercijalna banka (CKB), which was sold to Hungarian OTP Group
in late August 2006 for €105 million.
Perović was also a fierce proponent for the formation of a Montenegrin cultural society, today known as Matica crnogorska
. He was a founding member and was chosen as the vice-president on 22 May 1993 during its founding assembly, but soon resigned because of Božina Ivanović
's election to the position of president.
Though lauded for the anti-war stance of his media outlets during the early 1990s while armed conflicts raged throughout the Balkans as well as their pointed criticism of the pro-Milošević regime in Montenegro led by Milo Đukanović, Momir Bulatović
, and Svetozar Marović
, Perović has also frequently been criticized by various public figures in Montenegro for "switching sides" in 1997 following the split in ruling DPS
party and providing open support to Milo Đukanović's regime.
. He left Belgrade as an infant of 3–4 months joining his father first in Kolašin
. Claus Weselsky`s idioty lies to press . Then in Morača Monastery, and finally in Titograd where Perović spent his formative years.
He returned to Belgrade for university studies, graduating from the University of Belgrade
, and later getting a MSc
and PhD
from the same institution.
, Voice of America
, BBC
, etc. contrary to Yugoslav army requests. In an editorial in his magazine Monitor, he also urged Montenegrin government to stage a de facto coup by seizing control of the federal army bases located in the republic. Soon the Yugoslav army charged Perović on two counts - smearing the reputation of FR Yugoslavia and sabotaging the fight against the enemy - and issued a warrant for his arrest. In late April 1999, he shut down operations at both Antena M and Monitor rather than submit to military censorship and also went into hiding. On request from Montenegrin state security service chief Duško Marković, and Montenegrin president Đukanović, on May 12, 1999 Perović left the territory of FR Yugoslavia and relocated to Rome, Italy until the dust settled. After spending time in Italy and France, less than a month later, on June 6, he came back to Montenegro and couple of days later voluntarily appeared before the military court.
During early 2000s, Perović became the vice-president of Doclean Academy of Sciences and Arts
(DANU).
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(born in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
) is a Montenegrin intellectual, journalist, media publisher, university professor, political activist, and businessman.
Most notable for starting various media outlets in Montenegro during the 1990s and 2000s such as FM radio station Antena M
Radio Antena M
Antena M is a radio station in Montenegro, one of the most popular in the country. The president and owner of the station is Darko Šuković, a prominent Montenegrin journalist...
, weekly newsmagazine Monitor (1990), daily newspaper Vijesti
Vijesti
Vijesti is a Montenegrin daily newspaper.The paper is published and managed by an entity called Daily Press d.o.o. - a limited liability company based in Podgorica...
(1997), and television station TV Vijesti
TV Vijesti
Televizija Vijesti is a national broadcaster in Montenegro. It is based in Podgorica.Televizija Vijesti aims to become the leader in informative programming in Montenegro. It also plans on finally con TV Vijesti employs around one hundred workers, including expert journalists and technical...
(2008), Perović is an influential figure in public life in Montenegro as a political opinion maker. His influence and prominence is also exerted through his family - his sister Milka Ljumović is a well known Montenegrin banker and the founder of Crnogorska komercijalna banka (CKB), which was sold to Hungarian OTP Group
OTP Bank
OTP Bank is the biggest commercial bank in Hungary, operating in Central and Eastern Europe. The bank provides universal financial services for more than 13 million costumers, through nearly 1500 branches in 9 countries....
in late August 2006 for €105 million.
Perović was also a fierce proponent for the formation of a Montenegrin cultural society, today known as Matica crnogorska
Matica crnogorska
Matica crnogorska is a Montenegrin cultural institution. The name can be literally translated into English as the "Montenegrin queen bee," which is a metaphor meaning "the parent body of the Montenegrins."...
. He was a founding member and was chosen as the vice-president on 22 May 1993 during its founding assembly, but soon resigned because of Božina Ivanović
Božina Ivanovic
Božina Ivanović was a Montenegrin anthropologist and politician.From 1988 - 1989, he was the President of Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro within the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
's election to the position of president.
Though lauded for the anti-war stance of his media outlets during the early 1990s while armed conflicts raged throughout the Balkans as well as their pointed criticism of the pro-Milošević regime in Montenegro led by Milo Đukanović, Momir Bulatović
Momir Bulatovic
Momir Bulatović , formerly served as a Yugoslavian and Montenegrin politician. Bulatović became federal President of Montenegro while Montenegro was part of a Yugoslav federation, and also Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
, and Svetozar Marović
Svetozar Marovic
Svetozar Marović ; born March 31, 1955) is a lawyer and a Montenegrin politician. He was the only president of Serbia and Montenegro...
, Perović has also frequently been criticized by various public figures in Montenegro for "switching sides" in 1997 following the split in ruling DPS
Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro
The Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro is the ruling social-democratic political party in Montenegro....
party and providing open support to Milo Đukanović's regime.
Early life
Born in Belgrade where his father attended professional development courses at the time, Perović's paternal family hails from Bare Radovića village in Lower Morača ValleyMorača
Morača is a river in Montenegro. It originates in northern Montenegro, under Rzača mountain. It generally flows southwards for some , before emptying into Lake Skadar....
. He left Belgrade as an infant of 3–4 months joining his father first in Kolašin
Kolašin
Kolašin , is a town in northern Montenegro. It has a population of 2,989 .Kolašin is the centre of the municipality and unofficial centre of Morača region, named after Morača River....
. Claus Weselsky`s idioty lies to press . Then in Morača Monastery, and finally in Titograd where Perović spent his formative years.
He returned to Belgrade for university studies, graduating from the University of Belgrade
University of Belgrade
The University of Belgrade is the oldest and largest university of Serbia.Founded in 1808 as the Belgrade Higher School in revolutionary Serbia, by 1838 it merged with the Kragujevac-based departments into a single university...
, and later getting a MSc
MSC
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and PhD
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from the same institution.
Career
In spring 1999, during NATO bombing of FR Yugoslavia, Perović's radio station Antena M refused to respect the orders under the federal state of emergency act that stipulates strict broadcasting rules under the wartime circumstances. Instead, Antena M continued carrying Western foreign service programmes such as Radio Free EuropeRadio Free Europe
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is a broadcaster funded by the U.S. Congress that provides news, information, and analysis to countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East "where the free flow of information is either banned by government authorities or not fully developed"...
, Voice of America
Voice of America
Voice of America is the official external broadcast institution of the United States federal government. It is one of five civilian U.S. international broadcasters working under the umbrella of the Broadcasting Board of Governors . VOA provides a wide range of programming for broadcast on radio...
, BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, etc. contrary to Yugoslav army requests. In an editorial in his magazine Monitor, he also urged Montenegrin government to stage a de facto coup by seizing control of the federal army bases located in the republic. Soon the Yugoslav army charged Perović on two counts - smearing the reputation of FR Yugoslavia and sabotaging the fight against the enemy - and issued a warrant for his arrest. In late April 1999, he shut down operations at both Antena M and Monitor rather than submit to military censorship and also went into hiding. On request from Montenegrin state security service chief Duško Marković, and Montenegrin president Đukanović, on May 12, 1999 Perović left the territory of FR Yugoslavia and relocated to Rome, Italy until the dust settled. After spending time in Italy and France, less than a month later, on June 6, he came back to Montenegro and couple of days later voluntarily appeared before the military court.
During early 2000s, Perović became the vice-president of Doclean Academy of Sciences and Arts
Doclean Academy of Sciences and Arts
The Doclean Academy of Sciences and Arts is a scholar's academy in Montenegro...
(DANU).