Projects and news
Short posts about what is changing in and around the village.
Here we collect short posts about what is changing in the village: the road works, the national park and UNESCO, the Ljeskovac palace, the hydro plant and the river itself.
We do not take sides. Where people disagree, we give each position, say who holds it and link to our sources. We do not add our own opinions.
News moves fast, and we may miss things. If something here is wrong or out of date, please tell us. For the bigger picture, see people and economy, or go back to Rijeka today.
Roads
Donji Ulići road: work to start “soon”
Work is planned on the 8 km road between Rijeka Crnojevića and Donji Ulići. The mayor says it will start “soon”, but no date has been confirmed.
Heritage
What next for the Ljeskovac palace?
King Nikola's winter palace has no roof. In July 2026 a Serbian Orthodox Church foundation asked to restore it and use it.
National park
Skadar Lake watershed becomes a UNESCO biosphere reserve
On 5 June 2026 UNESCO declared the Skadar Lake Watershed a biosphere reserve, the first in Montenegro. Rijeka Crnojevića lies inside it.
National park
Draft park management plan for 2026–2030
The national park has a proposed plan for the next five years. It includes no visitor infrastructure for Rijeka Crnojevića.
Water levels
High water: the river rose 28 cm in one day
On 10 January 2026 the water rose 28 cm in a single day and covered the riverside walk.
National park
Riječka nahija and the national park: two positions
On 14 July 2025 residents of the Riječka nahija protested over the national park. Here is what each side says.
Energy
The village hydro plant is running again
After a rebuild, the small hydro plant “Rijeka Crnojevića” started making electricity again in December 2024.