AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Accession & Media Freedom: Brussels warned Serbia and Montenegro over reciprocal journalist entry bans, saying restrictions on media work clash with EU candidate values after Montenegrin reporters were denied entry to Serbia and Montenegro suspended Informer TV for six months. EU Talks Blocked: Croatia blocked Montenegro from closing an EU chapter, demanding action on six unresolved issues including war crimes and Croatian property claims—jeopardising Montenegro’s 2028 target. Visas & Border Policy: Montenegro extended visa-free entry for Turkish citizens until Oct. 31, while introducing visas from Nov. 1 for Russians, Belarusians, Chinese, Saudi and Turkish nationals, with applications handled via partner visa centres (VFS) and e-visas planned. Energy Investment: Masdar and EPCG signed deals for 150MW of solar plus 400MW+ pumped storage, advancing a 2GW renewables push aimed at energy security and potential exports. Women’s Rights: Parliament approved paid “menstrual leave” (two days per month) for women with secondary dysmenorrhea linked to serious conditions. Sports (Montenegro link): NBL’s South East Melbourne Phoenix signed ex-Budućnost guard Skylar Mays, adding an ex-NBA backcourt piece.
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