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September 25, 2026

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Montenegro's political scene is gripped by an escalating standoff, as the parliamentary majority actively denied a quorum for a session intended to address constitutional amendments. This move further entrenches the political deadlock surrounding Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić, drawing sharp criticism and sparking concerns about institutional functionality. In other news, a former high-ranking official, Gzim Hajdinaga, is now facing accusations of misusing public funds through extensive travel expenses during his tenure as director of the Employment Bureau. Meanwhile, the nation anticipates a UEFA Nations League match against Cyprus, and a heartening social initiative has successfully raised over 167,000 euros for children with developmental disabilities.

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The political crisis in Montenegro deepened as the parliamentary majority denied a quorum for a session intended to discuss constitutional amendments, with Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić at the center of the dispute. Critics suggest this action protects Mandić and undermines the credibility of the government, further exacerbating the institutional deadlock.

Vijesti: Mandic Locks Up Seat and Constitutional Amendments: Majority Denies Quorum…

The article reports on a political deadlock concerning constitutional amendments, where the majority denied a quorum for a session, indicating a potential new crisis. Andrija Mandic is central to the story.

CDM: I Refuse to Be a Member of Any Club That Would Accept Me as a Member

A column by Andrej Nikolaidis discusses Andrija Mandić's past political stances against the EU, NATO, Kosovo's recognition, and sanctions on Russia, as well as Montenegro's foreign policy alignment.

Antena M: Stanisic's Condition for Meeting in Parliament: Hofreiter's Meeting with…

Stanisic has conditioned a meeting in Parliament on a meeting between Hofreiter and Mandic, a condition that Germany reportedly refused.

Antena M: Sokol: PES Decided to Protect Mandic, Spajic Lost Credibility

Sokol states that the PES party has decided to protect Mandic, and that Spajic has lost credibility.

Pobjeda: Institutional Defeat Occurred as Expected

A political analysis discussing an expected institutional failure, with mentions of interest in the Adriatic-Ionian Corridor and parliamentary quorum issues.

Gzim Hajdinaga, the former director of the Employment Bureau of Montenegro, is under scrutiny for allegedly misusing public funds. He is accused of logging over 330 travel orders within 18 months, primarily for travel between Ulcinj and Podgorica, while having two apartments available in Podgorica.

Pobjeda: Former Director Traveled at Public Expense, Had Two Apartments Waiting in…

Gzim Hajdinaga, former director of the Employment Bureau of Montenegro, is accused of misusing public funds for travel, with over 330 travel orders logged within 18 months, primarily between Ulcinj and Podgorica.

Montenegro's national football team is set to play Cyprus in their UEFA Nations League opener tonight at the Gorica stadium in Podgorica.

Antena M: Montenegro Tonight Plays Cyprus Under Gorica in Nations League Opener

An upcoming football match between Montenegro and Cyprus in the Nations League, played in Podgorica.

After 34 years, Ferid Klapuh can finally bury his parents and sister, whose remains have been handed over. The case raises serious questions about why the victims were buried without proper investigation following an autopsy in 1992, highlighting a long-standing quest for justice.

Pobjeda: Ferid Klapuh Can Bury Parents and Sister After 34 Years, Justice Still Pending

After 34 years, Ferid Klapuh can finally bury his parents and sister whose remains were handed over to him. The case raises questions about why the victims were buried without proper investigation after an autopsy in 1992.

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