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Montenegro: Accession talks could finish by December โ€” FrontPages.eu, October 31, 2026

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Accession negotiations could be finished by the end of the year, according to the European Commission. If the prediction holds, this would be the final regular progress report before membership, suggesting the long-standing goal of joining the bloc is moving from a prospect to a schedule. The diplomatic calendar is becoming busier elsewhere as a new visa regime for five countries begins tomorrow. Belarus has already responded by requiring visas for Montenegrin citizens, though China has chosen the opposite path by extending its visa-free policy until the end of the year. The Ministry of Justice is reportedly under a cyberattack, while the Central Election Commission may finally be formed next week. In the courts, a man from Kotor was sentenced to 17 years in prison for child sexual abuse.

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The European Commission projects that Montenegro's accession negotiations could conclude by December, potentially making this year's progress report its last regular one. This indicates a significant step towards the country's future EU membership.

Pobjeda: EU Predicts End of Montenegro's Accession Talks by December

The European Commission's progress report for Montenegro this year could be its last regular report, with accession negotiations potentially concluding by December, paving the way for future EU membership.

Montenegro is set to introduce a new visa regime for five countries starting tomorrow. In response, Belarus has announced reciprocal measures, requiring visas for Montenegrin citizens, while China has extended its visa-free policy until year-end.

CDM: Montenegro Imposes New Visa Regime for Five Countries

Montenegro is introducing a new visa regime for five countries starting tomorrow, with Belarus announcing reciprocal measures and China extending its visa-free policy until the end of the year.

Antena M: Visa Required for Montenegrins Entering Belarus Starting Tomorrow

Montenegro's Ministry of Internal Affairs has received a note stating that starting tomorrow, citizens of Montenegro will require a visa to enter Belarus.

A court in Kotor has sentenced a local man to 17 years in prison after he was convicted of sexually abusing children. The case was brought to light in July 2024 following a report from the Center for Social Work.

CDM: Montenegrin Sentenced to 17 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

A resident of Kotor has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for child sexual abuse.

Pobjeda: 17 Years in Prison for Kotor Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse

A Kotor resident has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexually abusing children. The case was uncovered in July 2024 after a report from the Center for Social Work.

Antena M: Man from Kotor Sentenced to 17 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

A court in Kotor has sentenced a local man to 17 years in prison after he was convicted of sexually abusing children.

There is a possibility that the Central Election Commission could be formed next week, signaling upcoming political developments.

Vijesti: Election Commission May Be Formed Next Week

The Central Election Commission may be formed next week, indicating potential political developments in Montenegro.

Reports indicate that the Ministry of Justice in Montenegro is currently experiencing a cyberattack, raising concerns about the security of government data.

Vijesti: Ministry of Justice Targeted by Hackers?

The Ministry of Justice in Montenegro is reportedly under a cyberattack, raising concerns about data security.

Lidl is continuing its investments in Montenegro, though without a firm opening date for its stores. Concurrently, SEPA has become widely adopted for financial transactions, with over 93% of small cross-border transfers now utilizing the system.

Vijesti: Lidl Continues Investment in Montenegro

Lidl plans to continue its investments in Montenegro but has not yet revealed when its stores will open.

Pobjeda: Montenegrins Increasingly Using SEPA, Over 93% of Small Transfers Via System

SEPA has rapidly become the standard for financial transactions, with over 93% of cross-border transfers up to 200 euros for citizens now utilizing the system, according to data from the Central Bank of Montenegro.

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