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Navigating Political Turmoil: Montenegro’s Path to EU Membership

Montenegro is currently facing significant political instability, which poses a major challenge to its aspirations for European Union (EU) membership. Recent statements from key...

EU Commissioner Marta Kos Champions Montenegro’s EU Aspirations During Visit

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos recently visited Montenegro, marking her first mission to the Western Balkans. Her visit aimed to assess the progress...

Montenegro Erupts in Protests Following Deadly Mass Shooting

Several thousand Montenegrins took to the streets in Podgorica and Cetinje to demand the resignation of top security officials following a tragic mass shooting...

Montenegro Grieves as Nation Unites for Victims of New Year’s Day Mass Shooting

Montenegro is in mourning following a tragic mass shooting that occurred on New Year's Day in the town of Cetinje, claiming the lives of...

Montenegro Makes Significant Progress in EU Accession Talks by Closing Three Chapters

Montenegro has recently achieved a significant milestone in its European Union accession journey by successfully closing three chapters in the negotiation process. This development...

NATO Secretary General Strengthens Ties with Montenegro Prime Minister

On December 16, 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The meeting underscored...

Montenegro Arrests Two Former Agriculture Ministers Amid Corruption Scandal

Two former agriculture ministers in Montenegro, Petar Ivanovic and Milutin Simovic, were arrested on December 13, 2024, on charges of corruption. The arrests were...

NATO Secretary General Discusses Security in Montenegro

On December 4, 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The discussions...

Montenegro’s President Optimistic About EU Membership by 2028

Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović has expressed a strong commitment to achieving EU membership by 2028, emphasizing the importance of reforms and regional stability. In...

Montenegro’s NeonoeN Wins Montesong to Represent at Eurovision 2025

Montenegro has officially selected its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, with the band NeonoeN winning the Montesong 2024 competition. Their song "Clickbait"...

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