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Security services in Risan have apprehended Mikhail and Valeriya Zvinčuk, the alleged leaders of Rybar, a Russian hybrid network suspected of influence operations. The US State Department had previously offered a $10 million reward for information on the pair, whom it accuses of attempting to interfere in American elections. Some local reports identify the elder Zvinčuk as a colonel in Russia's military intelligence service. The Special Prosecutor’s Office has indicted eight people for allegedly smuggling more than four tons of cocaine. Following the charges, the speaker of parliament met with US diplomats to suggest that Montenegrin nationals linked to international cartels should be extradited to the United States. A fire at the Podgorica Clinical Center forced an evacuation of the polyclinic wing. Hospital directors reported that staff and patients were moved safely. Elsewhere, the national airline has secured a state contract worth up to 4.79 million euros to maintain five routes to major European cities, and new regulations will allow digital nomads to extend their stay in the country for up to four years.

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Montenegrin security services, in cooperation with the National Security Agency (ANB), have arrested Mikhail Zvinchuk, identified as the head of the 'Ribar' network and a Russian national, along with several associates, including Valeriya Zvinchuk, in Risan. Reports suggest Mikhail Zvinchuk is a GRU colonel involved in hybrid operations. The US State Department had previously offered a $10 million reward for information on the Zvinchuks, suspecting their involvement in influencing US…

Vijesti: Russian National and Associates Arrested in Montenegro

In an operation by Montenegrin security services, a Russian national named Zvinchuk, identified as the head of the 'Ribar' network, and several of his associates have been apprehended.

CDM: Who is Mikhail Zvinchuk, the arrested Kremlin propagandist in Montenegro?

Montenegrin police, in cooperation with the National Security Agency (ANB), arrested Mihail and Valerija Zvinčuk in Risan, who are identified by media as leaders of the Russian network 'Rybar'.

Pobjeda: Montenegro arrests alleged leaders of Russian 'Rybar' hybrid network

A major security operation in Risan resulted in the arrest of Mihail Zvinčuk and Valerija, identified as leaders of the Russian hybrid network 'Rybar', with reports suggesting Zvinčuk is a GRU colonel involved in hybrid operations. A total of five members of the network were apprehended.

Vijesti: Montenegro Faces Suspicion of Hybrid Warfare

An exclusive report details a security operation in Montenegro linked to suspicions of hybrid warfare activities, with an individual referred to as 'Ribar' being apprehended.

Pobjeda: US offered $10 million for information on Rybar leaders

The US State Department suspected the Russian media project 'Rybar' of activities aimed at influencing US presidential elections, offering a $10 million reward for information on Mihail and Valerija Zvinčuk.

Antena M: Leaders of Russian Hybrid Network 'Rybar' Arrested

In a major security operation, the leaders of the Russian hybrid network 'Rybar', Mikhail and Valeriya Zvinčuk, have been arrested.

A fire broke out at the Clinical Center in Podgorica, necessitating the evacuation of a section of the polyclinic. The director confirmed that all patients and employees were safe.

Antena M: Clinical Center Evacuated Due to Fire at Polyclinic

A part of the Clinical Center in Podgorica was evacuated due to a fire on the polyclinic. The director stated that patients and employees are safe.

Pobjeda: Fire at Clinical Center, patients evacuated

A fire broke out at the Clinical Center, leading to the evacuation of patients and staff.

The Special Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against several individuals, including Monić, Milović, and Ojdanić, on suspicion of smuggling more than four tons of cocaine.

Antena M: Indictment Filed for Smuggling Over Four Tons of Cocaine

The Special Prosecutor's Office has filed an indictment against several individuals, including Monić, Milović, and Ojdanić, for suspected smuggling of over four tons of cocaine.

Andrija Mandić, President of the Parliament of Montenegro, met with the US Embassy's charge d'affaires and advocated for the extradition of Montenegrin nationals involved with cartels to the United States.

Antena M: Montenegro Politician Advocates Extradition of Drug Traffickers to US

A Montenegrin politician met with the US Embassy's charge d'affaires and advocated for the extradition of Montenegrin nationals involved with cartels to the United States.

New regulations have been introduced that allow digital nomads to reside in Montenegro for up to four years. Employers who do not comply with these new rules face significant penalties, with fines reaching up to 10,000 euros.

CDM: Digital nomads can stay up to four years, employers face fines up to 10,000…

New regulations allow digital nomads to stay in Montenegro for up to four years, with significant penalties for employers who do not comply.

The national airline, ToMontenegro, has been selected to operate five flight routes from Podgorica to Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Zagreb, and Bari. These services will be implemented under the Public Service Obligation model, potentially costing the state up to 4.79 million euros.

Pobjeda: ToMontenegro to operate five lines, costing state up to 4.79 million euros

The national company ToMontenegro has been selected to operate flights from Podgorica to Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, Zagreb, and Bari, utilizing the Public Service Obligation model.

A red weather alert has been issued for Montenegro, indicating that severe weather conditions are anticipated.

Antena M: Red Weather Alert Issued for Impending Storms

A red weather alert has been issued, with severe weather conditions expected.

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