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Monday, September 28, 2026

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Montenegro is seeing significant developments on both the legal and economic fronts. Former Supreme Court President Vesna Medenica sustained a fractured nose and injured arm after a fall at the Investigation Prison in Spuž, where she is currently held. Separately, citizens are set to benefit from a substantial increase in pensions, with an announcement of at least an 11.23% rise starting in October. In other domestic news, the national football team is currently leading Armenia in a Nations League match. Meanwhile, concerns are emerging regarding the availability of wood pellets at limited prices, with citizens alleging that they have been exported. In the judicial realm, Slobodan Kašćelan, a figure associated with the Kavački clan, appeared in court but remained silent. The political landscape also remains a topic of discussion, with analyses on how the opposition plans to challenge Prime Minister Milojko Spajić's 'Euro-model.' Additionally, NGOs and civic activists are drawing attention to new cases of the unpunished glorification of Ratko Mladić, highlighting persistent issues in the justice system, and a former President, Milo Đukanović, made a statement to Pobjeda.

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Former Supreme Court President Vesna Medenica sustained a fractured nose bone and injured left arm after a fall at the Investigation Prison in Spuž. In a separate judicial development, Slobodan Kašćelan, identified as a leader of the Kavački clan, appeared in court but remained silent and reportedly fell asleep during proceedings. Medenica was sentenced to 10 years in prison in January 2026 for protecting a criminal network.

Pobjeda: Medenica Fractured Nose Bone, Also Injured Left Arm

Former Supreme Court President Vesna Medenica was urgently taken to the Clinical Center of Montenegro after falling at the Investigation Prison in Spuž, where she sustained a fractured nose bone and an injured left arm.

Pobjeda: Kašćelan Remained Silent in Court, Fell Asleep at One Point

Slobodan Kašćelan, a leader of the Kavački clan, did not answer any questions from the judge during his trial in a separate proceeding.

Pensions in Montenegro are set to increase significantly starting in October. One report indicates an increase of at least 11.23%, while another suggests a minimum rise of two percent.

CDM: Pensions in October will be at least 11.23% higher

This economic news indicates a significant increase in pensions, stating they will be at least 11.23% higher starting in October.

Pobjeda: Pensions in October Will Be At Least Two Percent Higher

The average pensions in Montenegro are expected to increase by at least two percent in October.

Citizens are expressing concerns that wood pellets, which are supposed to be available at a limited price, have been exported. Questions are being raised to the Ministry regarding the available stock to prevent shortages.

CDM: Where are the wood pellets at the limited price? Citizens claim they were…

Citizens are claiming that wood pellets, which are supposed to be available at a limited price, have been exported. The Ministry is being questioned about the available stock to prevent shortages.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the political landscape and how the opposition can effectively challenge Prime Minister Milojko Spajić's 'Euro-model.' Former President Milo Đukanović also made a statement in an interview with Pobjeda.

Vijesti: Spajić unchallenged: How the opposition can counter the Prime Minister's…

The article discusses the political landscape, questioning how the opposition can effectively challenge Prime Minister Spajić's 'Euro-model'.

Pobjeda: Đukanović for Pobjeda: I Didn't Even Have...

In an interview with Pobjeda, Đukanović made a statement regarding his involvement or lack thereof in a certain situation, though the full context is cut off.

NGOs and civic activists are criticizing the unpunished glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladić, citing new cases in Bar and Kotor and highlighting the prosecution's inaction over six months concerning a case in Zeta.

Antena M: NGOs and activists: Unpunished glorification of Mladić becomes practice; new…

NGOs and civic activists criticize the unpunished glorification of war criminal Mladić, citing new cases and the prosecution's inaction.

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