European island finally set to reopen to tourists following five year closure The Montenegrin spot will be accessible from 1 July The Independent UK · May 6
Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort in Montenegro to reopen five years after beach access row Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests. Euronews · May 6
EU enlargement is often deeply political – as Ukraine and Montenegro show The EU formally unblocked a €90 billion (£78 billion) loan for Ukraine on April 23 after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition. This move came over a week after defeat in parliamentary elections brought the 16-year tenure of Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, to an end. He will be replaced… The Conversation · Apr 28
Pimlico residents vent anger as Montenegro embassy takes over house The new embassy sits within a residential street in central London Evening Standard · Apr 26
Montenegro inches closer towards EU membership Montenegro, which has been an EU accession candidate country since 2010, hopes to become the European Union's 28th member by 2028. Euronews · Apr 25
EU enlargement: What's in it for European businesses? The EU’s enlargement commissioner has urged businesses to invest in candidate countries, while new survey findings from the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise reveal that many European companies remain hesitant. Euronews · Mar 9
‘Landscapes as wild as they get in Europe’: family hiking in Albania and Montenegro Mountain walks, river swims and centuries-old traditions appeal to the whole family on an adventurous trip to the Balkans The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Montenegro: The new tourist gem shining in Europe With only 620,000 inhabitants, Montenegro is positioning itself as a luxury destination compared to Spain and Croatia. The government is committed to a quality model that already attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. Euronews · Feb 24
Enjoy a five-star stay at these award-winning European hotels Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards. Euronews · Feb 17
'Lack of political will' leaves Bosnian river choking on garbage year after year Seasonal rains sweep garbage from illegal dumps into the Drina River, where it accumulates behind a hydroelectric plant’s fence. Euronews · Feb 6
The beautiful river that becomes a dump every year Swollen rivers in the region carry vast amounts of waste downstream The Independent UK · Feb 5
Ex-VfB Stuttgart Youth Player Sebastian Hertner Dies After Chairlift Detaches at Montenegro Resort, Wife Injured Sebastian Hertner, 34, died after plunging 70 metres when a chairlift detached at Montenegro's Savin Kuk resort whilst his wife witnessed the tragedy and sustained serious injuries. International Business Times UK · Dec 23, 2025
Former international footballer falls to death from ski lift in front of wife An investigation has been ordered by the Montenegro authorities Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025
Crypto Fraudster Do Kwon Gets 15 Years for $40 Billion Terra/Luna Collapse That Triggered 2022 Crash Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for orchestrating $40B Terra/Luna collapse. Judge said he committed "fraud on epic, generational scale." International Business Times · Dec 12, 2025
Euronews · Nov 24, 2025 Montenegro: Case of jailed businessman points to political infightings Duško Knežević, an estranged ally of Montenegro's ex-President Milo Đukanović, is accused of fraud and money laundering. His lawyer claims the charges are politically motivated.
Euronews · Nov 20, 2025 Flooding in Montenegro sweeps cars away after heavy rains Heavy rains in Montenegro caused the Grđevice river in Budva to overflow, sweeping away cars parked in its dry riverbed and prompting warnings from local authorities.
Euronews · Nov 20, 2025 Montenegro PM vows visa restrictions on Russian travellers In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić talks about his country joining the EU by 2028 and the importance of aligning its foreign policy with Brussels.
Euronews · Nov 19, 2025 EU will benefit from Montenegro joining the bloc, says Prime Minister Spajić Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić told Euronews that his country will be a full member of the European Union by the end of the EU Commission's term in 2029, adding that it is already behaving like a member of the club without reaping the benefits.
International Business Times UK · Nov 15, 2025 Montenegro's President Faces Escalating Pressure That Could Shape the Nation's Future President Jakov Milatović warns of escalating political pressure in Montenegro as tensions grow within key institutions and debates over governance intensify.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2025 Montenegro protests expose fragile balance in Serbia-Turkey relations Anti-Turk protests in Montenegro have added to rising tensions between Serbia and Turkey. The unrest was set off by anger over Ankara’s sale of weapons to Kosovo, and growing fears of Turkish influence in the Balkans.
Euronews · Nov 6, 2025 EU risks ‘losing credibility’ if it fails to enlarge, Montenegro’s deputy PM warns Montenegro is a frontrunner among EU candidate countries and hopes to wrap up accession talks with Brussels next year. Failure to secure the country’s accession could dent the EU’s credibility and send a ‘horrible signal’ to other candidates, its deputy Prime Minister warns.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025 EU could admit new members by 2030, says its foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas tells reporters more countries could join 27-country bloc, including Montenegro, Albania and Ukraine
Fortune · Oct 26, 2025 How Montenegro became the world's fastest-growing hub for millionaires Montenegro has experienced a 124% increase in the number of millionaires within its borders over the last decade, significantly more than the UAE or the U.S.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 Starmer to host Western Balkans leaders as UK seeks to stem flow of migrants The UK is already working with partners in the region, comprised of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.
Euronews · Oct 21, 2025 European Council President Costa joins Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit will bring together Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, and the prime ministers of Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia together with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.