Pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk arrested in Montenegro Founder of influential Rybar blog detained after warnings of attempts to destabilise Balkan country, officials say The Guardian - UK · 10h ago
Russian pro-war blogger among 5 arrested in Montenegro over alleged destabilization plot Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic said an influential Russian blogger and former military officer has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to destabilize the Balkan country that is seeking to join the European Union The Independent UK · 10h ago
Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow. Euronews · 23h ago
EU hopefuls fear new safeguard plans could create second-class members EU candidate countries fear safeguards designed to prevent democratic backsliding, like a planned 15-year probation period, could create second-class membership and be used to exert political pressure. Euronews · Oct 7
Lost in translation: Montenegro's EU accession faces a language barrier Montenegro may not be able to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession, so the European Commission is currently weighing options for a derogation, including allowing Podgorica to use an existing EU language to fill the gaps. Croatian would be the most obvious choice. Euronews · Oct 1
Serbia and Albania: Two European Countries Indians Can Visit Without a Schengen Visa Why These Two Countries Matter for Indian Passport HoldersThe Indian passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to roughly 60 destinations. Europe, almost entirely locked behind the Schengen visa process, has been the hardest wall to clear. Serbia and Albania are the exceptions that most Indians overlook. Serbia allows Indian nationals… Times Life · Sep 30
Montenegro's EU accession bid faces race against time to solve bilateral issues with Croatia Montenegro's 2028 EU accession timeline is at risk unless it resolves soon its bilateral disputes with Croatia over war crimes, maritime borders, and property claims. Euronews · Sep 24
35,959 flights a day: Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Middle East war The conflict has seen a large increase in flights to countries including Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia as Europeans choose holiday destinations closer to home. Euronews · Sep 14
Budva travel guide: How Montenegro's dazzling riviera town is winning over Europe Budva’s medieval old town, its beaches, nightlife and sites such as Sveti Stefan are turning Montenegro’s coast into a rising Adriatic destination, but the tourism boom is already revealing the challenges the country will have to confront. Euronews · Sep 4
Montenegro manhunt ends with Russian triple-murder suspect dead, police say According to the interior ministry, the suspect, a 30-year-old Russian, shot dead three employees of a shooting range in Danilovgrad, close to the capital Podgorica. Euronews · Sep 1
Montenegro is approaching EU membership. Serbia may try to stop it Montenegro leads the EU accession race, but Serbia may try to spoil the process to protect Belgrade's regional influence and avoid awkward questions about its own progress, officials tell Euronews. Euronews · Sep 1
New Expedia data shows autumn travel can still be more affordable than summer – if you know where to look Expedia data reveals where hotel prices are falling after summer, while interest in lesser-known destinations including Luxembourg, Albania and Montenegro is soaring. Euronews · Aug 18
Which way for EU enlargement? Brussels faces moment of truth over bloc's expansion EU enlargement is set to face its moment of truth in the coming months as Montenegro and Albania near membership, Ukraine and Moldova advance, and Brussels weighs reforms needed to absorb a bigger, more complex Union. Euronews · Aug 13
Revealed: The best European countries for digital nomads in 2026 From affordable Estonia to long-stay-friendly Montenegro, these are the European countries offering the best mix of low costs, fast internet, safety and visa options for remote workers. Euronews · Aug 10
Euronews · Jul 23 Safeguards for new EU members need objective criteria, Montenegro's ambassador says Montenegro is backing new EU rule-of-law safeguards for future members while insisting they must be based on objective criteria and not create a second tier of membership.
LiveScience · Jul 21 Giant, milky-green vortex swirls across massive 'cryptodepression' lake in Southern Europe — Earth from space A 2020 astronaut photo shows a massive, milky-green vortex in Lake Skadar, which lies on the border between Montenegro and Albania.
Euronews · Jul 21 Trade, trophies and tanks In today's newsletter: A team of Members of the European Parliament travel to China, Spain's reigning champions tour Madrid, and an expert explains the point of Europe's military parades.
Euronews · Jul 21 How Montenegro might complicate the EU's already tense budget talks Montenegro's €3.2 billion EU accession package is small change for the bloc's taxpayers, but it could set a precedent for how future enlargements are funded.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Skip the queues with these 10 European countries that do not have EES Breeze through border control with these countries that do not have EES checks
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14 LibDem MSP branded 'out of touch' after Montenegro rental cottage revealed A SCOTTISH LibDem MSP has been branded “out of touch” after it emerged he owns a rental home in Montenegro.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Europe's 'Schengen Shuffle' explained: Can it help you stay beyond 90 days? The Schengen Shuffle allows longer European stays by alternating between Schengen and non-Schengen nations. This unofficial strategy adheres strictly to the 90/180-day Schengen rule for all travellers. Time spent in countries like Albania and Montenegro does not count towards the Schengen limit.
Euronews · Jul 6 EXCLUSIVE: Commission prepares enlargement reform proposals to regain the initiative The European Commission is working on proposals to reform the enlargement process, aiming to regain control over a debate now largely shaped by member states and to avoid placing the burden of new safeguards discussions solely on Montenegro, the most advanced candidate country.
Euronews · Jul 2 EXCLUSIVE: EU set to reallocate Western Balkans funding in favour of accession 'frontrunners' The EU will redirect Western Balkans reform funding towards frontrunners Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia, as other countries are struggling to keep up with reform deadlines.
Euronews · Jun 30 Montenegro's ruling Europe Now! links up with EPP ahead of EU membership Montenegro's latest political milestone comes as the country enters what leaders describe as the "final lap" of its long campaign to become the European Union's next member state.
Euronews · Jun 30 Mamula Island by Banyan Tree opens in Montenegro, the luxury brand’s first resort in Europe Europe’s first Banyan Tree resort has opened on a secluded islet on the Bay of Kotor, revamping a centuries-old fortress into a luxury Adriatic escape.