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The Ombudsman has issued a stark warning regarding the ongoing silence from prosecutors, who have yet to make decisions on reported cases of suspected sexual harassment of underage children. This highlights a critical failure within the justice system to address sensitive child protection issues. In other news, Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presented new bilateral demands to Montenegro during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, adding new conditions to the country's European Union accession path. Meanwhile, employees of the State Audit Institution have announced a general strike set to begin on Monday. President Jakov Milatović is on an official visit to the Holy See, where he presented Pope Francis with a historical Concordat document, a traditional filigree craft, and a tennis racket featuring Montenegrin symbols. The national football team also celebrated a victory against Latvia, continuing their winning streak.

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The Ombudsman has issued a warning, expressing concern that prosecutors have not yet made decisions regarding reports of suspected sexual harassment involving underage children, indicating a continued lack of action on these critical cases.

Vijesti: Ombudsman Warns, Prosecutors Remain Silent on Child Abuse Allegations

The Ombudsman has issued a warning, stating that prosecutors are still not making decisions regarding a report of suspected sexual harassment of underage children.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presented new bilateral demands to Montenegro during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, adding fresh conditions to Montenegro's European path despite ongoing talks in Brussels about the final stage of accession.

Pobjeda: While Brussels talks of the final stage of the European path, new demands…

Croatian Prime Minister Plenković, during the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, presented a list of bilateral issues with Montenegro, and four months later, new demands have emerged from Zagreb.

Employees of the State Audit Institution are preparing to commence a general strike on Monday due to unresolved issues.

CDM: Employees in the State Audit institution to go on general strike on Monday

Employees of the State Audit Institution will commence a general strike on Monday.

Antena M: Employees of the State Audit Institution will go on general strike on Monday

Staff at the State Audit Institution plan to initiate a general strike on Monday due to unresolved issues.

President Jakov Milatović is on an official visit to the Holy See, where he presented Pope Francis with a reproduction of the 1886 Concordat, a filigree item from Boka, and a tennis racket featuring Montenegrin motifs.

Antena M: Milatović gifts Pope Francis a reproduction of the 1886 Concordat, a filigree…

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović presented Pope Francis with a historical document, a traditional craft, and an item featuring Montenegrin symbols.

Vijesti: Milatović Visits the Holy See, Presents Gift to the Pope

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović is on an official visit to the Holy See and presented a gift to the Pope.

CDM: Milatović gives Concordat, filigree, and racket to the Pope

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović presented the Pope with a Concordat, filigree, and a racket.

The Ministry has approved a project for the construction of a covered pedestrian path for passengers at Podgorica Airport.

CDM: Podgorica Airport to get covered pedestrian path for passengers

The Ministry has approved a project to construct a covered pedestrian path for passengers at Podgorica Airport.

Montenegrin Railway Infrastructure (ŽICG) has reported a loss of 3.1 million euros and is seeking an increase in prices for its services.

Vijesti: ŽICG Reports 3.1 Million Euro Loss, Seeks Higher Rail Prices

The Montenegrin Railway Infrastructure (ŽICG) has reported a loss of 3.1 million euros and is requesting increased prices for its services.

Several streets in the center of Podgorica have been closed or will have traffic restrictions starting at 2 PM due to the upcoming Pride Parade events.

CDM: Several streets in Podgorica city center closed

Multiple streets in the center of Podgorica have been closed due to Pride events.

Antena M: Several streets in Podgorica center closed from 2 PM due to Pride Parade

Traffic will be restricted in several streets in the center of Podgorica starting at 2 PM due to the upcoming Pride Parade.

MAXBET has ended its business relationship with Pobjeda's printing house following a report concerning an unpaid winning ticket worth 125,000 euros.

Pobjeda: MAXBET ends cooperation with Pobjeda's printing house after story about unpaid…

MAXBET has terminated its business relationship with Pobjeda's printing house following a report about an unpaid winning ticket worth 125,000 euros.

Mirko Miličić, spokesperson for the New Serbian Democracy, stated that the parliamentary majority will continue its work and adopt laws, while also addressing what he described as ill-intentioned polemics outside Montenegro pushing a campaign that the current government is anti-Serbian.

Pobjeda: Miličić: We will not agree to conditions, parliament continues to work

The parliamentary majority will continue to work, adopt laws, and close negotiation chapters, fulfilling the goals set by 80% of Montenegro's citizens, who will soon see results.

Vijesti: Miličić: Media that are pushing the campaign that the current government in…

The spokesperson for the New Serbian Democracy (NSD), Mirko Miličić, said in a statement to the media that a lot of ill-intentioned polemics are being opened outside Montenegro about the Serbian people in Montenegro.

A commentary piece questions whether Minister Vladimir Joković should be permitted to act impulsively or make decisions without proper consideration.

Antena M: Should Minister Joković be allowed to hit his head?

A commentary piece questions whether Minister Joković should be allowed to act impulsively or make decisions without proper consideration.

A column by writer and columnist Andrej Nikolaidis discusses societal views on children, using anecdotes to explore potentially problematic situations and their upbringing.

CDM: Column: Would you give your 12-year-old daughter to a good man? And your…

A column by Andrej Nikolaidis discusses societal views on children, using anecdotes about sending them on errands and potentially problematic situations.

The Center for Civic Education (CGO) podcast emphasized the necessity of applying justice equally, asserting that criminal accountability should not be selective.

Antena M: CGO Proudcast: There are no 'our' or 'their' criminals, the standard must be…

The Center for Civic Education (CGO) podcast discusses the need for equal application of justice, stating that criminal accountability should not be selective.

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