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Montenegro is seeing significant new developments today, including proposed legislative reforms for public administration. The government has sent changes to Parliament that would require individuals to secure employment before taking a professional exam, a notable shift in hiring regulations. Politically, Parliament President Andrija Mandić is under renewed scrutiny, with a prominent politician publicly calling for him to visit Srebrenica and apologize for past actions. This comes amidst ongoing political fallout from Mandić's condolences regarding Ratko Mladić. Meanwhile, schools are grappling with a chaotic situation concerning unvaccinated individuals, leading to special classes and issues with vaccination certificates. Further domestic news includes new details emerging about a fugitive linked to the Mojkovac clan and related to tobacco and machinery, as well as an official discussing urban expansion opportunities for the capital, Podgorica. Internationally, Montenegrin media is covering discussions by MEP Tonino Picula regarding the EU's response to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's actions.

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New legislation has been proposed in Montenegro to change the rules for public administration hiring, requiring individuals to first secure employment before undertaking a professional exam. The government has sent these proposed changes to the Parliament for approval.

CDM: First Employment, Then Professional Exam: Rules for Public Administration…

New legislation in Montenegro requires individuals to secure employment in public administration before undertaking a professional exam, a significant shift in hiring regulations. The government has sent the proposed changes to the Parliament for approval.

Andrija Mandić, the President of the Parliament of Montenegro, is facing increased political pressure, with politician Nikolić demanding he visit Srebrenica to apologize for past actions, drawing parallels to Willy Brandt's historic gesture. Mandić, a member of the New Serb Democracy (NSD) party, responded by claiming that the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) is displeased with Montenegro's prospective EU membership, which he and his parliamentary majority intend to celebrate.

Antena M: Nikolic to Mandic: You will have to go to Srebrenica, kneel, and ask for…

A politician named Nikolic has told Mandic that he must visit Srebrenica and apologize for past actions, drawing a parallel to Willy Brandt's gesture in Poland.

Antena M: Mandic: Condolences are a custom, DPS is hurt that I and this majority will…

Politician Mandic claims that the DPS party is displeased with the prospect of Montenegro joining the EU, to which he and his parliamentary majority will celebrate.

A report has detailed the alleged involvement of a fugitive, who has been sought for over a decade, in the Mojkovac clan, with mentions of tobacco and machinery in connection to their activities.

Vijesti: Tobacco, Machines, and Mrkicev's Man: Fugitive for Over a Decade Linked to…

A report details the alleged involvement of a fugitive, sought for over a decade, in the Mojkovac clan, mentioning tobacco and machinery.

Reports indicate a chaotic situation within schools regarding unvaccinated individuals, with the implementation of special classes, corrections to vaccination certificates, and a shortage of available appointment slots.

Pobjeda: Chaos at school: Special classes for unvaccinated, certificates corrected…

Reports detail a chaotic situation in schools concerning unvaccinated individuals, with special classes being implemented, vaccination certificates being corrected, and a lack of available appointment slots.

Journalists from 'Vijesti' have issued a response to the Ministry of Defense concerning 'Context' and related financial matters.

Vijesti: 'Context', but for All Bills: Vijesti Journalists Respond to Ministry of Defense

Journalists from 'Vijesti' provide a response to the Ministry of Defense regarding 'Context' and related financial matters.

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