AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Accession & Rule of Law: The European Commission’s 7th annual Rule of Law Report covers Montenegro alongside Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia, feeding into the bloc’s wider enlargement push. EU Enlargement Pace: Brussels’ “Super Tuesday” saw Montenegro close two more EU negotiation chapters, reaching 18 of 33, while Albania advanced too and Moldova/Ukraine moved on cluster openings. Visa Shake-Up for Russians: Montenegro is set to end visa-free travel for Russian citizens from Oct. 1, with the shift tied to EU-aligned migration rules and processed via VFS Global. Porto Montenegro Deal: Porto Montenegro and the IFC announced an $80m partnership aimed at jobs, investment, and higher standards in water, waste and energy use. Regional Health Policy: Albania, Montenegro and other Western Balkan governments agreed to ban smoking and e-cigarettes in public spaces. Tourism & Business: Nammos Hotels & Resorts confirmed a new Adriatic luxury destination with Smokva Bay on Montenegro’s Budva Riviera, targeting a 2029 opening.
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