AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia Ownership Watch: United Group confirmed it has agreed to sell Adria News Network (ANN) to Alpac Capital, a deal that covers outlets including Vijesti (Montenegro) and N1/Nova S (Serbia). Press Freedom Concerns: Journalists’ groups warn the transaction could threaten media pluralism and editorial independence, pointing to Alpac’s majority ownership of Euronews. Regional Diplomacy: Montenegro’s Foreign Ministry congratulated Azerbaijan on Independence Day, reaffirming partnership plans. EU Path & Western Balkans: European Council President António Costa will visit the region and co-chair the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat on June 5, with enlargement and stability on the agenda. Connectivity: Sparkle plans to extend its GreenMed submarine cable through Jordan, linking Montenegro and the wider Adriatic corridor to new Middle East routes. Travel Costs: spusu cut roaming data prices across 115 countries; Montenegro is among those seeing a 25% reduction.
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