An initiative to remove Andrija Mandić, the President of the Parliament of Montenegro, is nearing an absolute majority, with only three more votes needed. The push for his dismissal stems from a controversy surrounding his condolences for a Hague convict, which has sparked diplomatic tensions with Croatia and prompted a statement from the European Commission condemning the glorification of war criminals. All six Bosniak Party MPs have signed the initiative to remove Mandić.

Vijesti: Three Votes Away from Absolute Majority for Mandić's Fall: Support for…

An initiative to remove the speaker of the Montenegrin parliament is gaining momentum, with reports indicating that only three more votes are needed to secure an absolute majority for his dismissal.

CDM: Growing Support for Mandić's Removal

More members of parliament are reportedly in favor of removing Andrija Mandić from his position.

Vijesti: All BS MPs signed the initiative to dismiss Andrija Mandić.

All six Bosniak Party (BS) MPs have signed the initiative of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) to remove Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić, "Vijesti" has learned. DPS has 16 MPs, and if they gather five more, the initiative will have to be on the agenda by the end of the month (by the end of the extraordinary session).

Drivers in Montenegro may face a significant financial burden next year, with proposed increases in vehicle registration fees potentially reaching up to 500%. This comes despite the Ministry of Finance not having approved the hike. [cite: CDM]

CDM: New Blow to Drivers: Registration Fees to Increase Up to 500%

Despite the Ministry of Finance not approving the proposed increase, citizens and businesses may face significantly higher vehicle registration fees starting next year, with passenger vehicles potentially seeing a 500% rise.

Metropolitan Metodije is once again appearing before prosecutors, facing legal proceedings initiated by the Basic State Prosecutor's Office in Bijelo Polje concerning a speech delivered in Gornji Zaostru. This marks a repeated investigation into similar matters. [cite: Pobjeda, Vijesti]

Pobjeda: Metropolitan Metodije Appears Before Prosecutors Again Over Speech

Metropolitan Metodije is facing prosecutors for a speech given in Gornji Zaostru. The case was initiated by the NGO Crnogorski Forum, with a similar investigation occurring last year.

Vijesti: VDT in Bijelo Polje Opened a Case Against Metodije for Speech in Gornje Zaostro

The Basic State Prosecutor's Office (VDT) in Bijelo Polje has initiated legal proceedings against Metodije concerning a speech delivered in Gornje Zaostro.

Danilo Džekulić has been arrested in Budva on suspicion of attempted murder of Ognjen Kažanegra, a case also linked to a murder investigation in Belgrade for which Džekulić was wanted. Separately, former Budva Mayor Milo Božović remains in pre-trial custody on charges of creating a criminal organization and drug smuggling, despite his significant property holdings. [cite: Antena M, Vijesti]

Antena M: Arrest in Budva: Džekulić Suspected of Attempted Murder of Kažanegra

A suspect, Džekulić, has been arrested in Budva in connection with an attempted murder case involving Kažanegra.

Antena M: Properties Worth 1.4 Million Euros Not Enough: Milo Božović Remains in Custody

Despite owning properties valued at 1.4 million euros, Milo Božović will continue to be held in pre-trial detention.

Vijesti: Kažanegra prevented his own liquidation

Ognjen Kažanegra in Budva overpowered and detained an armed man suspected of attempting to kill him, who was later identified as Danilo Džekulić, wanted for murder in Belgrade.

Vijesti: Danilo Džekulić arrested on suspicion of wanting to kill Kažanegra

Budva police arrested Danilo Džekulić, suspected of attempting to kill Ognjen Kažanegra. Džekulić is also wanted by Interpol Belgrade for a murder in Serbia.

An NGO officially registered with the Montenegrin Ministry of Justice is facing accusations of glorifying a war criminal, a development that has ignited political debate within the country. [cite: Antena M]

Antena M: Prosecution of War Criminals: NGO Registered with Ministry of Justice of…

An NGO registered with the Montenegrin Ministry of Justice is accused of glorifying a war criminal, sparking political debate.

Montenegro has demonstrated improved performance in the PISA 2025 assessment, indicating progress in educational outcomes. However, the report also highlights ongoing disparities in educational opportunities across the country. [cite: Vijesti]

Vijesti: PISA 2025: Results Better, But Chances Unequal

Montenegro's performance in the PISA 2025 assessment shows improvement, but disparities in educational opportunities persist.

Filip Adžić has confirmed that salaries and pensions in the country have increased at a rate three times faster than the cost of living, suggesting an overall improvement in living standards. [cite: CDM]

CDM: Adžić: Confirmed Increase in Salaries and Pensions by Three Times Faster Than…

Adžić confirmed that salaries and pensions have increased three times faster than the cost of living, suggesting an improvement in living standards.