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State Duma predicts problems for Montenegro over abolition of visa-free regime with Russia

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Andrei Klimov said that Montenegro’s introduction of visas for Russians from November 1, 2026 threatens the country with socio-economic problems. According to Montenegrin statistics for 2025, Russian tourists accounted for 16.4% of all overnight stays by foreigners. The decision is linked to Podgorica’s course toward joining the European Union.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Merz said Montenegro is close to EU accession

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, after the Berlin Process summit in Montenegro, said the country is on the best path to joining the EU soon, and that enlargement is a geopolitical necessity. He considers the remaining disputes with Croatia over two negotiating chapters to be surmountable.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Montenegro has officially notified Russia of the introduction of visas for Russians from November 1

Russian Ambassador to Montenegro Aleksandr Lukashik told TASS that the republic has officially notified Russia of the termination of the visa-free regime from November 1. From that date, the intergovernmental agreement on mutual travel of September 24, 2008 will cease to be in effect. For entry, Russians will need a visa of Montenegro or of a number of other countries, including the Schengen states. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry declared its intention to take reciprocal visa measures.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
World

Montenegro moves to settle disputes with Croatia that threaten its EU accession

Montenegro has adopted a series of legislative measures to resolve bilateral disputes with Croatia, which earlier sent the EU a list of eight grievances. The issues include the Morinj camp memorial plaque, the name of a swimming pool in Kotor, the search for the remains of 14 war victims and a border dispute. Germany is urging Croatia to reach a swift settlement so as not to derail Montenegro's EU accession by 2028.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Lisbon Named Europe's Best City and Cruise Destination 2026 by World Travel Awards

At the World Travel Awards Europe 2026 ceremony, held on 17 October in the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, Lisbon won the titles of Europe's leading city destination and leading cruise destination. Portugal was named Europe's leading destination, Montenegro the leading nature destination, while Turkish Airlines and Zurich Airport topped the transport categories.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Croatia Secured Changes to European Council Conclusions on Montenegro: Deadlines for Provisional Closure of Negotiating Chapters Removed from Text

According to Croatian broadcaster HRT, the European Council's conclusions on Montenegro were changed following Croatia's initiative: references to deadlines for the provisional closure of negotiating chapters were removed. The earlier draft envisaged closing all chapters by the end of 2026. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said Zagreb put forward eight demands to Podgorica concerning chapters 23 and 31.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Croatia sets eight demands for Montenegro, threatening its EU accession by 2028

Croatia has sent EU governments a document with eight conditions for Montenegro, including compensation for the Morinj camp detainees, the fate of 14 missing persons, property disputes, the return of the sailing ship Jadran and border settlement. Zagreb is blocking four negotiation chapters, although Montenegro has already closed 21 of 33 and is considered the frontrunner for EU accession by 2028.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read