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47-560: For the 2023-24 season, Third league is divided in three geographical regions. Nine teams compete in the North, fourteen in the Center, and eight in the South. The Third League - North is organised by Union of the clubs - North (covering municipalities of Pljevlja , Bijelo Polje , Berane , Rožaje , Plav , Petnjica , Gusinje , Mojkovac , Andrijevica , Žabljak , Šavnik and Plužine ). For

94-597: A battalion of Sandžak Muslim militia in Metaljka , near Čajniče, composed of about 500 Muslims from villages around Pljevlja and Čajniče. A little later a command post of Sandžak Muslim militia was established in Bukovica , near Pljevlja. In February 1943, over five hundred civilians were killed during the Bukovica massacre . Since the end of 1943 Pljevlja belonged to the German occupied territory of Montenegro and after

141-734: A glass vase trimmed with blue glass threads, are kept in the Heritage Museum Pljevlja . In the Middle Ages, the region of Pljevlja was also a part of nucleus of the Serbsn state under the Nemanjić dynasty , until the end of the rule of the Emperor Stefan Dušan . After his death, Pljevlja was under the rule of Serbian autonomous rulers Vojislav Vojinović and Nikola Altomanović . After the defeat of Altomanović 1373 by

188-661: A result of this agreement, Pljevlja was formally incorporated into the Kingdom of Montenegro. From 1929 to 1941, Pljevlja was part of the Zeta Banovina of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia . At the beginning of the Second World War Pljevlja, like the rest of Sandžak, was occupied by NDH Ustaše forces. Notable Muslims from Pljevlja, Bijelo Polje and Prijepolje wrote to Pavelić and expressed their loyalty to

235-471: A teacher in Nova Varoš). Enrollment lasted until November 5, 1901. 44 male and 16 female students entered the first mixed high school class; within the gymnasium, an all-female Workers' School with 26 girls began its work. From November 22, other teachers also started to work for the department. The gymnasium, however, soon completely burned on the 30th October 1904 and with it all its archives. The gymnasium

282-496: Is twinned with: The coat of arms of Pljevlja has three lines near the bottom that represents the three rivers that run through the cities: Breznica, Ćehotina , and Vezičnica. First layer is clock tower from the center of Pljevlja and in the back are town-hall and the largest arc of bridge over Tara river which connects municipality of Pljevlja with the rest of the Montenegro . Colours are blue, white and red which represent

329-500: Is Montenegrin (17.78%), and Bosnian speaks 4.03% of population. A total of 1.74% of the population have not declared their language. Religion in Pljevlja (2023) In the past, a total of 26 mosques were built in the area of the city and surrounding settlements. There were 9 of them in Pljevlja, and today four of them exist and serve their purpose, while one is being rebuilt. There are two Orthodox Christian churches and Monastery of

376-609: Is Pljevlja and its lumber industry. Agriculture is widespread in the whole municipality. Pljevaljski sir ( Pljevlja's cheese , from Пљеваљски сир) is considered a delicacy. The main transit road connections are: The first educational life began at the Monastery of the Holy Trinity , as well as in Muslim schools madrasas and rushdiyes, and in the mosques themselves. The school in the monastery has been working continuously since

423-414: Is a treasure trove of rich historical and cultural heritage of the city and region. Main features of the town include: The main football team is FK Rudar Pljevlja , which play in the country's top tier . They share their Gradski stadion with lower league side FK Pljevlja 1997 . The town's basketball team is KK Rudar Pljevlja and the handball team is RK Rudar Pljevlja . Pljevlja Municipality

470-483: Is playing two games, and if there is no winner after 90 minutes, penalties are deciding about it. Two teams are gaining promotion to the Second League. Playoffs are playing after the regular season, at the end of May and start of June every year. Until now, most promotions to Montenegrin Second League through playoffs gained FK Iskra (2) , FK Arsenal (2) , FK Otrant (2) and FK Igalo (2) . During

517-698: Is the complete list of the clubs that took part in 17 seasons played from 2006-07 to 2022-23, ranked by champion titles won in the Third League. Ssn = Number of seasons; First = First season in Third League; Last = Last season in Third League; 1st = finishing as a champion of region; 2nd = finishing as a runner-up; 3rd = finishing as a third-placed team Since its establishing, in Montenegrin Third League - North participated overall 18 different teams. Most successful participants are FK Pljevlja , who won four titles. Except that, FK Pljevlja made

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564-485: Is the only team which played every single season of Montenegrin Third League - South Region. 07 = season 2006/07 Following the Montenegrin independence, from the season 2006/07, champions of three regional leagues are participating in the playoffs for Montenegrin Second League promotion. Until 2020, every team is played four matches, and at the end, best-placed are promoted to a higher rank. From 2020, every team

611-713: The Independent State of Croatia allegedly in the name of all Muslims of Sandjak. By September 1941 Ustaše left Sandžak which was occupied by Italian forces within Italian governorate of Montenegro . The Battle of Pljevlja , fought on 1 December 1941 between attacking Partisans and the Italian Pljevlja garrison, was the biggest battle of the Uprising in Montenegro . In April 1942 Italians established

658-734: The Pljevlja Gymnasium was built by the Serbian Orthodox Church , with the approval of the Ottoman administration. As a result of the Bosnian crisis , Austria-Hungary withdrew its forces from Pljevlja in 1908. From 1908 to 1912, Pljevlja remained under the control of Young Turks . In the first days of the First Balkan War Pljevlja was freed on October 26, 1912. On October 8, 1912, Montenegro

705-566: The Royal Serbian Army 's Javorska brigade arrived, which was accompanied by 150 soldiers from Montenegro. With the departure of Ottoman forces, Montenegro and Serbia eliminated the Ottoman "wedge" in the Sandžak and now shared a border. On November 13, 1913, a formal border agreement between Serbia and Montenegro was signed by Serbian general Miloš Božanović and Montenegro's Minister of Education and Religious Affairs, Mirko Mijušković. As

752-430: The 16th century. Rushdiyes worked from the end of the 16th to the end of the 18th century. The first elementary school in Pljevlja started working in 1823. A very important date in the history of education in Pljevlja is the opening of Tanasije Pejatović Gymnasium , on September 17, 1901. The first manager was Tanasije Pejatović (until then the substitute of Skopje Gymnasium) and the teacher - Stevan Samardžić (until then

799-417: The 17th century Pljevlja had around 650 houses in the city center and over 400 in the surrounding area. The first Muslim religious school (madrasa), was built in the 17th century; water-works were constructed in the 18th century. The Russian consul visited Pljevlja in the 19th century and wrote that Pljevlja was a very beautiful oriental city with gardens and fountains, mosques and churches and over 800 houses in

846-476: The 2023-24 season, there are nine teams competing in the North Region. The Third League - Center is organised by Union of the clubs - Center ( Montenegrin : Udruženje klubova - Centar - FSCG ). The Central region includes the municipalities of Podgorica (capital city), Nikšić , Danilovgrad , Šavnik , Plužine , Kolašin and Tuzi . There are 14 clubs competing in Montenegrin Third League - Center for

893-558: The 2023-24 season. The Third League - South is organised by Union of the clubs - South (Montenegrin: Udruženje klubova - Jug - FSCG ). The municipalities within Southern region include: Cetinje , Kotor , Herceg Novi , Tivat , Budva , Bar and Ulcinj . For the 2023-24 season, there are seven teams competing in the South region. Regional leagues as a lowest-tier competition in Montenegro, were founded in 1968. The format and system of competition has not changed. From 1968 to 2006, it

940-418: The Holy Trinity . Pljevlja is also one of the main economic engines of Montenegro . The only thermal power plant in Montenegro, which provides 45% of the electric power supply for Montenegro, is situated outside Pljevlja as well as the biggest coal mine with 100% of the coal production in Montenegro. Zinc and lead can be found in Šuplja stijena mine . The richest municipality with forest in Montenegro

987-601: The Middle Ages to the present times. The school in the Holy Trinity Monastery has been working continuously since the 16th century. In 1823, a primary school in Pljevlja started working. The school in Dovolja monastery worked since the 18th century. The very important date in the history of education in Pljevlja is the opening of the Pljevaljska Gymnasium in 1901. The Heritage Museum Pljevlja

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1034-472: The Middle Ages, Pljevlja had been a crossroad of the important commercial roads and cultural streams, with important roads connecting the littoral with the Balkan interior. In 2023, the municipality of Pljevlja had a population of 24,542, while the city itself had a population of 16,419. The municipality borders those of Žabljak , Bijelo Polje and Mojkovac in Montenegro, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina to

1081-588: The Ottoman Empire. In 1880, Pljevlja was named the capital of the newly formed Sanjak of Pljevlja (in Turkish: Taşlıca Sancağı ). Administration remained in Turkish hands, with Austro-Hungarian military presence in the cities of Pljevlja, Prijepolje and Priboj . Some 5,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers and their families came to Pljevlja. As a result, Austro-Hungarian businesses expanded in Pljevlja;

1128-651: The biggest win in some Montenegrin official men football competition - on season 2012-13, they defeated FK E-Roma 26-1 (14-0) . During the same game, FK Pljevlja player Alen Pajević scored seven goals, which was all-time record in Montenegrin Third League, until season 2022-23 when Aleksandar Krstović scored nine goals for Zora Spuž against Adria in 18-0 win. Among the other title winners in Third League - North are FK Ibar (3) , FK Brskovo (2) , FK Polimlje (2) , FK Petnjica (2) , FK Berane (1) , FK Gusinje (1), FK Tekstilac (1) and FK Radnički (1) . Two teams, FK Komovi and FK Polimlje , participated in all

1175-853: The biggest wins in the history of Montenegrin Third League - Center is FK Zabjelo , who defeated FK Ribnica away with result 0-20 (season 2019-20). Player with most scored goals on one game is Martin Đukanović (10 goals) who made a record on match Čelik - Onogošt 16-0 (season 2024-25) 07 = season 2006/07 Since establishing, 17 different teams played in Montenegrin Third League - South region. Among them, most successes have FK Cetinje with four titles and FK Arsenal with three. Except them, winners of competition were also FK Otrant (2) , FK Igalo (2) , FK Mornar (1) , FK Lovćen (1) OFK Bar (1) , OFK Federal (1) and FK Sloga Radovići (1) . Since 2006, biggest win in Montenegrin Third League - South made FK Cetinje , who defeated FK Bijela with score 12-0 on season 2007-08. FK Sloga Bar

1222-585: The cave under Gospić Peak. The traces of settlements in the later stages of the Stone Age were found in two large archaeological sites called Mališina Stijena and Medena Stijena (around 10,000 stone tools and arms), dating to 12,000–8,000 BC. During the Bronze and Iron Age , since around 2,000 BC up until the Roman conquests, a large number of necropolises with tumuli, as well as fortified settlements rose along

1269-517: The city center (7,000 citizens) which made Pljevlja the second largest city in the Herzegovina Sanjak besides Mostar . After two big fires that burned the city center to the ground, the city's economy was ruined. That was the reason for displacing the center of Herzegovina to Mostar in 1833. After 1833 the city stagnated in both an economic and cultural sense. In 1875, after a failed uprising, mass emigration took place around Pljevlja in

1316-666: The direction of Užice, Valjevo and the Drina river basin. As a result of the Congress of Berlin in 1878, Pljevlja and the rest of the Sandžak region were given to Austria-Hungary , interrupting Ottoman rule in the area for the first time in four centuries. However, by 1879, a special convention between Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire transferred western parts of the Sanjak of Novi Pazar into dual jurisdiction between Austria-Hungary and

1363-480: The first modern drug store was opened in 1879, a photo store in 1892, and a hospital in 1880. The Austro-Hungarian Army built the first brewery in Pljevlja in 1889. The Pljevlja brewery's annual production was limited to 2,000 hectoliters, and demand was greater than what the brewery could produce. As a result, the Austro-Hungarian garrison in Pljevlja consumed most of the beer produced there. In 1901,

1410-556: The history, most promotions to Montenegrin Second League gained teams from Central and South region. Representatives of that regions gained promotions via playoffs 12 times. Clubs from North region gained 8 promotions through playoffs. Pljevlja Pljevlja ( Montenegrin : Пљевља , pronounced [pʎêʋʎa] ) is a town located in the Northern Region of Montenegro , situated along Ćehotina river . The town lies at an altitude of 770 m (2,530 ft). In

1457-517: The joint forces of Serbian lord Lazar Hrebeljanović and Bosnian Ban Tvrtko I , the region of Pljevlja became part of the eastern section of the Kingdom of Bosnia , subsequently part of Sandalj Hranić 's province and later the Duchy of Saint Sava . In 1465, the Ottoman Empire conquered Pljevlja. During the Ottoman offensive, the fortress of Kukanj, the residence of Stjepan Vukčić Kosača ,

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1504-538: The municipal assembly of Pljevlja threatened a secession from Montenegro following the Montenegrin recognition of Kosovo . On 2 September 2020, glass was broken on the door of the Islamic Community of Pljevlja and a message was left saying "The black bird has taken off, Pljevlja will be Srebrenica ." The city lies at an altitude of 770 m (2,530 ft). The municipality borders those of Žabljak , Bijelo Polje and Mojkovac in Montenegro, as well as

1551-534: The paramilitaries and add reinforcements of the Yugoslav People's Army to patrol the town. To satisfy the militia, Bulatović and Ćosić asked the local Muslims not to seek autonomy, although they had not done so over the course of the meeting. In spite of the resolution, Pljevlja's Muslim community suffered various incidents up to 1995, particularly in the village of Bukovica where 6 Muslim inhabitants were killed from 1992 onwards. In 2008, some members of

1598-510: The police force turned themselves over to Dačević during his custody in what was essentially a coup d'état on a municipal level. In addition to the stand-off with Dačević, his militia included forces of the Kornjača brothers from Čajniče , who helped blocked off the town from a garrison of the Yugoslav People's Army. Duško Kornjača threatened to kill all of the Muslims in Pljevlja unless Dačević

1645-460: The republics of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina . With a total area of 1,346 km (520 sq mi), it is the third largest municipality in Montenegro. Pljevlja is the administrative center of Pljevlja municipality, which has a population of 24,542. As of the last census data in 2023, town of Pljevlja itself has 16,419 citizens, and is the only town in the municipality with a population of over 1,000. The town's population in 2023 census

1692-592: The same format and divisions, became Third League, and also a lowest tier of competition. At the end of season, champions of each region qualifies for the playoff. Every season, two top teams from playoff are qualified for the Second League. Below is the list of Montenegrin Third League champions. Key Full list of champions of regional leagues before 2006, is available on the page Montenegrin clubs in Yugoslav football competitions (1946-2006) . From 2006, 60 different teams played in Montenegrin Third League. This

1739-484: The seasons of Third League - North. 07 = season 2006/07 Overall 25 different clubs played in Montenegrin Third League - Central region since its establishing (2006–07). Most trophies won FK Iskra with three titles. Except them, among the champions were FK Zora (2) , OFK Mladost DG (2) FK Kom (1) , FK Ribnica (1) , FK Podgorica (1) , FK Grafičar (1) , FK Bratstvo (1) , FK Drezga (1) , FK Internacional (1)' and FK Blue Star (1) . Owner of

1786-437: The war to Yugoslav Socialist Republic of Montenegro . During the breakup of Yugoslavia , Pljevlja was the site of intense tension, with its Muslim community subject to intimidation and violence. On August 6, 1992, a local warlord named Milika "Čeko" Dačević walked into Pljevlja's police headquarters to ask that a vehicle which was seized be returned to his personal envoy, threatening to "declare war" on Pljevlja. Over half of

1833-424: The west and Serbia to the northeast. With a total area of 1,346 km (520 sq mi), it is the third largest municipality in Montenegro . The first traces of human life in the region date between 50,000 and 40,000 BC , while reliable findings show that the Ćehotina River valley was inhabited no later than 30,000 BC. The oldest traces of human presence in the town area, a flint tool, had been found in

1880-506: The Ćehotina valley, especially around villages of Mataruge, Kakmuža, Hoćevina and Gotovuša. The tumuli found in Ljutići, Gotovuša and Borovica have been archeologically researched. The Romans had a town built on the ruins of their town, and it was called Municipium S ,located in the Komini neighbourhood. Several hundred artifacts from the Komini necropolis including a diatreta or cage cup ,

1927-475: Was 66.41% Serbs , 18.14% Montenegrins , 7.31% Bosniaks , 3.30% ethnic Muslims . A total of 2.86% of the population have not declared their ethnicity. Serbian , Bosnian , Montenegrin and Croatian are mutually intelligible as standard varieties of the Serbo-Croatian language . Serbian language speaks absolute majority of 72.92% and it‘s the most spoken language in the town. The second most spoken

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1974-535: Was destroyed. Fearing an onslaught, many merchants, almost all feudal land owners and wealthier population fled from Pljevlja, seeking refuge in the Republic of Venice , Republic of Ragusa , or further north into the Kingdom of Hungary or Austrian Empire . In Turkish, the town was known as Taslıca ("rocky"). In the Ottoman defter (census book) of 1475/76, the majority of local inhabitants were Eastern Orthodox Christian , numbering some 101 households. The town

2021-563: Was expanded into a kasaba , a larger Ottoman city without a fortress. The 15th and 16th centuries were a period of much construction in the city: in 1465 the Holy Trinity Monastery was founded, in 1569 Husein-paša's mosque was built and during the 16th century the city got a sewage system. When the center of Sanjak of Herzegovina was moved to Pljevlja from Foča in 1572, the city started to change rapidly: urban housing increased: 72 houses in 1468, 150 in 1516, 300 in 1570; in

2068-475: Was rebuilt and is still working today. There are three elementary and two highschools in Pljevlja. Culture and education are all present throughout history of Pljevlja and its region. The first educational life, churches and monasteries, as well as in the mosques some time later. Monastery of the Holy Trinity is the richest treasury of cultural and spiritual life of the Orthodox Christians from

2115-486: Was released. The militia's control over Pljevlja was strong enough that the Yugoslav People's Army garrison in Pljevlja, composed of only 73 soldiers, refused to confront them. On August 7, 1992, Momir Bulatović and Yugoslav President Dobrica Ćosić came to Pljevlja to negotiate with all parties involved. As a result, Bulatović along with Ćosić promised the Islamic community in Pljevlja that they would attempt to disarm

2162-566: Was the first of the Balkan states to declare war on the Ottoman Empire, starting the First Balkan War. As a result, territories with significant populations of Serbs and Montenegrins were subject to conflict between the Ottoman occupation and incoming armies of Serbia and Montenegro. This was particularly the case with Sandžak, in which Pljevlja had been wedged in an Ottoman Sanjak between Montenegro and Serbia. By October 28, 1912, Ottoman forces had been completely removed from Pljevlja when

2209-996: Was the fourth or fifth level of competition in SFR Yugoslavia , FR Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro . Following Montenegrin independence (2006), regional leagues became the third tier in the organisation of domestic football competitions. From 1968 until now, the league is divided on three regions - North (clubs from territories of Berane , Bijelo Polje , Gusinje , Mojkovac , Petnjica , Plav , Pljevlja , Rožaje and Žabljak ) Center ( Podgorica with Golubovci and Tuzi , Danilovgrad , Kolašin , Nikšić , Plužine and Šavnik ) and South ( Bar , Budva , Cetinje , Herceg Novi , Kotor , Tivat and Ulcinj ). At period 1961–2006, winners of three regional leagues were promoted to Montenegrin Republic League (3rd tier) or played Montenegrin football playoffs. After independence of Montenegro, regional leagues, with

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