AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMontenegro-EU Accession: Montenegro will introduce visas for Russian citizens by the end of September, ending visa-free stays of up to 30 days and shifting applications to VFS centers in eight Russian cities. EU Funding Pressure: The EU is set to reallocate Western Balkans Growth Plan money toward frontrunners Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia, warning others could lose funds over missed reform deadlines. Constitutional Reform: Montenegro’s parliament begins debate on two constitutional amendments tied to EU benchmarks, including changes to the Judicial and Prosecutorial Councils and the Central Bank’s framework. Security & Justice: Montenegrin police and the FBI arrested an Iranian-Turkish suspect in Kotor over alleged $3.4bn US cyberattacks, with extradition proceedings now starting in Podgorica. Regional Context: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Bosnia to accelerate reforms, warning the enlargement “window” may not stay open forever. Tourism & Lifestyle: Regent Porto Montenegro promoted new summer features, while a revived “ancient” olive tree in Bar has reportedly started bearing fruit again after years of restoration.
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