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Montenegro’s Diaspora in Turkey Raises Concerns Over Voting Rights During Meeting With Diaspora Minister

Montenegro’s Minister of Diaspora, Mirsad Azemović, met with representatives of Montenegrin diaspora associations and business leaders in Turkey to discuss cooperation with their homeland, the preservation of national identity and concerns over

October 23, 2026

Montenegro·Politics

Montenegro Must Resolve Disputes With Croatia to Join EU, Marta Kos Says

Montenegro must resolve its outstanding disputes with Croatia if it wants to join the European Union, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has warned. Speaking on October 21, Kos said bilateral disagreements are

October 21, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

The Balkans: Europe’s Hidden Gem — Top Places to Visit

Lake Ohrid ranks fourth and Mavrovo National Park sixth on the American publication’s list of eight destinations, while Sarajevo takes the top spot. The selection highlights Macedonia’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and

October 21, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina·Croatia·Entertainment·Macedonia·Montenegro

Montenegro Renames Kotor Swimming Pool, Approves Morinj Memorial Plaque Amid Dispute With Croatia

Montenegro has taken steps to address two longstanding disputes with Croatia, changing the name of a swimming pool in Kotor and approving a memorial plaque at the former Morinj prison camp. Compensation

October 20, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro·Politics

Plenković Rejects Claims Croatia Faces Pressure Over Montenegro’s EU Bid

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has rejected claims that Croatia is facing pressure from other European Union members over conditions it has set for Montenegro’s EU accession process. Speaking before a European

October 16, 2026

Montenegro

Croatia Sets Eight Conditions for Montenegro’s EU Membership

Croatia Montenegro EU membership negotiations face new diplomatic challenges after Zagreb outlined eight demands that Podgorica must address before Croatia supports its accession to the European Union. The conditions cover unresolved wartime

October 15, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro

Montenegro Moves to Rename Kotor Swimming Pool Following Croatian Demand

Montenegro has cleared the legal path to rename a swimming pool in Kotor that bears the name of former Yugoslav water polo player Zoran “Jimmy” Gopčević, addressing one of Croatia’s demands in

October 14, 2026

Croatia·Montenegro·Politics

Montenegro and Albania Make New Progress in EU Membership Talks

Montenegro and Albania have made new progress in EU membership talks. Both countries closed more negotiating chapters during meetings with European Union officials on October 12 and 13. The EU confirmed the

October 14, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegrin Referees Take Center Stage at IHF Club World Championship Final

Montenegrin referees Miloš Ražnatović and Ivan Pavićević have received another major international assignment after being selected to officiate the final of the IHF Men’s Club World Championship in Cairo. The match between

October 1, 2026

Montenegro·Sport

Montenegro Seeks EU Breakthrough as Ibrahimović Meets German Foreign Minister

Montenegro is seeking to accelerate its path toward European Union membership, with Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović emphasizing the importance of Germany’s continued support during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul

October 1, 2026

Montenegro

Montenegro Secures €50 Million EBRD Loan to Modernize Railway to Port of Bar

Montenegro has signed a €50 million loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize a 39 kilometer section of railway connecting Golubovci and Bar. The project is

October 1, 2026

Montenegro

Mirjana Martinović Becomes Judo World Champion in Sarajevo

Montenegro has a new world champion after Mirjana Martinović won the gold medal at the World Veterans Judo Championships in Sarajevo. Martinović dominated the women’s under-63-kilogram category, winning all three of her

September 25, 2026

Montenegro·Sport