AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEurovision in Vienna: The 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off tonight with the first semi-final under heightened security, but the mood is still tense after broadcaster boycotts over Israel’s participation. Montenegro on the stage: Montenegro is among the 15 countries in Semi-Final 1, alongside Greece and Serbia, with Germany and Italy voting and performing in the show. EU money for the Western Balkans: The EU is set to release about €200m for Albania and Montenegro under its growth plan, as enlargement remains a top priority. EU foreign policy push: EU ministers in Brussels also backed tougher action against firearms trafficking at UN talks in Vienna, with Montenegro among the aligned states. Health crisis spillover: A separate international story is dominating headlines—evacuations from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius continue, with new positive tests reported as passengers return home. Local context: A small earthquake (3.2) was felt in the Dubrovnik area, with the epicentre near Herceg Novi.
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