HISTORICAL FACTS: Montenegro - The Untold Story

Neighbour of new Montenegro embassy in London sues council over impact on mental health

Exclusive: Case in Pimlico is latest instance of tensions between residents and small countries seeking a space in the capital

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29

EU begins talks on tougher safeguards for newcomers, with Montenegro first in line

EU governments are divided over proposed safeguards for future members, including a 15-year probation period and the possible suspension of voting rights, as Montenegro becomes the test case for tougher enlargement rules.

Euronews · Oct 28

Princess’s gambit: At 11, Bodhana Sivanandan is an international master

Sivanandan, who lives in the London suburb of Harrow, broke the 38-year-old record held by Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar, widely regarded as the greatest female player in chess history, after winning her final-round game at the European Women’s Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro on Friday. Polgar had qualified at…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Croatia's wartime grievances threaten Montenegro's hopes of joining EU by 2028

Croatia's list of grievances with Montenegro include missing persons, war crimes, prison camps, property seizures and borders. Podgorica has closed 21 of 33 chapters, but Zagreb is blocking progress unless bilateral issues are resolved.

Euronews · Oct 14

Officials confirmed as Celtic discover Benfica and Hearts referees

The officiating teams for Celtic's matches have been confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13

Balkan temperatures swing as heavy rain heads for Greece

Clear skies bring warm days and cold nights to Montenegro, while a low-pressure system moves towards Aegean Sea

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

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 · Oct 9

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 · Oct 9

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 · Oct 8

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